https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/57dfd4ae9791ecfffae1bfc977e7e0de.pdf 11c7b8a3ad90677d3378caef3acb1c21 PDF Text Text [1ii~ ~~~~'~oi!~! HERCULES, CALIFORNIA 94547 COUNCIL MEETS WITH SOLONS This is the first of what we hope will be a long series of newsletters to supplement other media coverage of what is going on in the City that you should know about. We hope you will The City Council has planned a series of meetings with County, give us your comments and suggestions. You can start by State and Federal representatives - County Supervisor Nancy suggesting a name for the Newsletter_ Fahden, Assemblyman John Knox, State Senator Nejedly, Representative George Miller, Jr. and Senators Hayakawa and Cranston. Among topics for discussion are the improvement of the width and alignment of State Route 4 (Franklin Canyon Road) to TO HERCULES - WITH LOVE eliminate some of the hazards on this dangerous stretch of road. A preliminary meetings with State highway officials The Pacific Refining Company in Hercules is turning over to was held by City and County staff members on March 3. the City its 1"!o sales tax billed for fuel oil produced at the The Council also wants to talk to State and Federal repre- plant. A check in the amount of $500,000_00 was deposited sentatives about the growth inhibiting regulations of State to the ·City's account last week, representing little more than and Federal agencies which impair Hercules' efforts to finance one calendar quarter's income, which may reach as much as needed public improvements such as wastewater treatment 2 million dollars a year. The Company wanted to demonstrate and disposal. their desire to be a good neighbor and to contribute signi- The meetings are to be held over the next several weeks. ficantly to the development of the community. The gesture was so unusual that it received widespread SCHOOL AND PARK coverage in the press, wire services, radio and T.V. and was TO BE CONSTRUCTED the subject of a segment on NBC's "Today" show on March 1. The new-found money can be used for any municipal purpose The Richmond Unified School District announced plans to including the reduction of City property taxes, improving construct an elementary school on the site on Lupine near parks, constructing public buildings, paying for new pro- Violet Road. The main building will contain cafeteria faci- grams. The City Council will begin to weigh priorities and lities and a large meeting room . The City is moving ahead with needs in connection with the budget process which begins plans to construct a neighborhood park adjacent to the in May. school which will contain tennis courts, tot-lot, ball field , and a mUlti-purpose play area. Landscaping and turfing will be postponed, however, until the end of the water emergency. CABLE TV - GETTING CLOSERI The school is scheduled for opening in September, 1977 and the principal elements of the park by the end ofthis year: Appllcanons lor a \...aDJC J y rrancmse WID oe CC\.."elVCU UJ the City Council on March 8. So far, it appears that there TUESDAY IS VOTING DAYI will be three submittals from private operators. At the same time, the Council will receive a report on the feasibility of the City building and operating a system as a municipal enterprise. Tuesday, March 8, is the day Hercules' voters go to the polls to vote for a City Councilman and to fill vacancies on the I , '. I • Richmond Unijied School.District Board. The Hercules pol- plllf~ is -'It o~?7 L!>tu~ ~;~~cise ~ All applicants have been asked to propose 20 channel, two-way ling non-voice capability with at least.one "public access" channel citizenship and vote. The polling place will be open until 8:(10, for local origination broadcasting. This would make available o'clock. Court. Be s';" 't o to the viewer the broadest possible spectrum of available channels plus future capability for educational and informa- HOMEO~RSORGANUE tional programing by local groups. In addition, two-way non-voice facilities makes possible polling public opinion Hercules homeowners are organiiing an Architectural Con- on local issues and other potentialities of the electronic age. trol Committee as required by the Covenants, Conditions and Residents are advised that FCC regulations require certain Restrictions accepted by every purchaser of a home in Her- submittals to that Federal Agency which may require, from cules. The Committee will be made up of bona-fide residents the day of issue of the franchise, six to nine months to process. and will have no connection with either the developer of tbe Efforts will be made to expedite the procedures but we are City but will work closely with both. More information will probably nine months to a year away from full cable service. be coming sbortly directly from the Committee. �T t t .., - - - - - - - , "" LvSv6 'riO 'S31nO~3H 9S~X08 'O'd r"""'' '----,----- -.".", I ., .~~-- --.,-------~....,..........".. . WATER CRISIS IDTS The water emergency is real and potentially dangerous - but S31nO~3H .::10 AlIO ,;~ t".....,.... , -...".,.,--:-"''--;----'~------,'"-'' servation devices. The Council will be studying ways to conserve other resources such as gas and electric power. All street landscaping will be hand-watered only. we can all live with it if we follow the sensible advice of the East Bay Municipal Utility District. A pamphlet was mailed HOUSING IMPACT STUDIED to water users last week setting forth some of the things everyThe City Council has authorized the firm of Economics Re- one can do to conserve water. search to conduct a telephone survey of residents of Hercules. Experts say that the shortage is going to get worse before it gets better, so it's well to develop water saving habits now. The survey will help measure environmental and'0ther impacts of new housing in the City and will help in future planning. . The City is working with your Homeowners' Association to distribute plastic bottles for insertion in toilet tanks to dis- All responses will be held in confidence by Economics Re- place flush water and flow-reducers for faucets and shower- search and will not be coded for any future use. as The ~J'p~lf liSfs. The heads. They'll be available as long Association will" ask for a (fbbafloh of Si:10"to 'co~er the "" .. ,. ~.. Associatio~'s future mailing ~psts ~.It t .... -" The calls will be made during the seven days of March beginning March 2. Your cooperation will be appreciated. :" and oth€!r·expeHses. Anticipating the diliiirlUtion 'of hliidral"re~ti?c~~~'tgeiIercules ,COUNCIL MEETS THE SECOND TUESDAY City Council enacted an ordinanc~ last N()vember requiring OF THE MONTH -8:00 PM all residences, commercial and 'office establishmentS and CITY HALL, RAILROAD STREET ~ \ ~, . industrie~ ll-uijj: after J~nJJary 1__ 1977 t.9,_build in_wa.ter con.:.- HERCULES ',;t.~~~ · � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1977-03 https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/2fdc95ee2c7c53e97b59b75bb1cd7fd8.pdf 27f441328ad5b3824b3f0c2f03300604 PDF Text Text [)ii~ ~~~~E~.~oi!~! • HERCULES, CALIFORNIA 94547 PHONE: 758-4880 JULY, 1977 This is the second of what we hope will be a long series of newsletters to supplement other media coverage of what is going on in the CHy that you should know about. We hope you will give us your comments and suggestions. You can start by suggesting a name for the Newsletter . NEW LOGO IDENTIFIES CITY commute distances to places of work. At build-out time (I 990 with 23,000 residerits) assuming that commute-miles saved translates to an air and energy conservation of nearly 1,000,000 gallons of gasoline, 683 metric tons of particulates, 399 tons of carbon monoxide and 54 tons of organic City Councilmen , staff members, passers-by and many others chose a design for a Gity "logg?-' -- a-sign to...represent the City . . _. material. The report ;' produ-ced-by Economics Research ASSOCiates, has The most popular choice from five designs is shown above and been widely distrib uted to State and regional agencies concerned will soon grace the letterhead and other property of the City. The with environmental affairs. seal embodies the elements of land, upon which the City is built, CRYST AL-BALLING THE FUTURE and water which it borders. It also shows the figure of a California Quail which abound in Hercules. A stylized Valley Oak, prevalent The City Fathers also accepted a five-yea r projection of in the landscape of the area, completes the design . The colors are operating costs and a capital improvements budget for the same green, blue an d black. The date of the year of incorporation of the period . The shopping list of consturction projects an d price tags CHy , 1900 , is shown on the -horizon . include: Expanded wastewater facilities $4,200,000 Refugio Valley Parks and trails 165,000 Neighborhood parks 255,000 Relocation of Route 4 500,000 dogs who roam the streets and parkways without evidence of their Signalization of San Pablo Ave ., and Sycamore 250,000 owners control. The City has adopted the County Animal Control Community Center 960,000 The Quail's name is "Herc". DOG DAY AFTERNOON MORNING AND EVENING, TOO Many residents have expressed concern about the number of Ordinance -whiCh says, among -other things, thii -adog mustoe The Council rejeCteo-a"proposafTo-build anmnicipal CATV under the " eye and control" of its owner or other responsible per- system as not being cost effective. (See article about CATV in this son unless confined upon the owners property . Dogs must also be newsletter). licensed when five months old. There are many hazards to animals off their own turf. Do yourself and your dog a favor - don't let it roam . You can get further information by calling Animal Control at 235-7 666. If no answer, try 228-3000. They can also tell you about their low-cost anti-rabies shots. HEAD COUNT COUNTS Sometime during the months of June and July, all Hercules residents will be contacted by a Census-taker to get an accurate count of the number of people now in the City. We don't need more publicity as " California's Fastest Growing City" but we do All of the projects listed are anticipated for construction during the five -year period with the budgets being reviewed annually . Each of these projects will be described in detail in subsequent issues of "Newsletter" but if you can't wait that long, the budgets are on file at City Hall and you are welcome to inspect them . TAX RATES AND YOU The subject of property taxes is more than a cocktail party casual conversation piece these days. Property values have skyrocketed and, although there are signs that values a re levelling off, tax bills are going to shock many folks who have just taken the big plunge in buying a home. ___ need.. _the _income _from~rt.'!!!J. State collected taxes which are ~--ili-~-tri-b-u-~-d-to-ci-ti-es-a~n~d~c~ o~ ~~t-~-s-o-n~ a =p=e~r-~-a-p-H-a-b-a-s~-.·~E-a-c-h-~~~m~t~ ~ lo~ct~twOlimlilicts-Ms~~dv~tt~ - . : resident is worth nearly $20 annually to the City for such purposes as street and drainage (?) maintenance , street lighting, landscaping care and for a variety of other functions and activities. times tax rate equals tax bill. Assessed value is based upon what the ,County Assessor says your property is worth on the open market. Don't blame the poor old Assessor for high tax bills - he is required by law to re-value property on a regular basis to re- HERCULES IS PART OF A SOLUTIONNOT A PROBLEM! flect changing market conditions and his options are very limited. So many equations are plugged into his computations that if he _ The survey of area impacts of housing in Hercules , authorized says your property is worth $60,000 you can pretty well bank on by the City Council, clearly indicates that Hercules residents drive , being able to get that. For taxing purposes, assessed value, again an ,average of six/ewer miles per day to and from work than they by law, is 25% of market value; a property worth $60,000 market would if they did not live in this community. value carries an assessed value of $15 ,000. In answer to the question , "Where would you have moved if Ta~ rates, expressed in dollars ancl cents for each one hundred housing was not available in Hercules? " , places such as Vallej o, dollars of assessed value , vary from county to county, communHy Vacaville, Pittsburg and Hayward were ni:uhed .. far beyond present ; to community and even within communHies as is the case in �1 Lt>St>6 \I:) ' S31n:)~3H 9S~ XOS 'O'd S31n:)!:I3H.:I0 Ail:) -:- -= -.- =-Hercul es. Dependin g upon where you live here the total tax rate may range from S 11 .34 to $1 ~.42 with three other rates in -- --- --~. -- - -:-- . - - --- - reception will also be prOvided. The system will also have capacity for future local o ri gination between. The reason is that there are a number of taxing juris· programming and two·way non-voice communication which could dictions of which the City is bu t one, whose boundaries may facilitate police and fire alarm systems and electronic polling. include only part of the City as in the case of the Rodeo Fire Pro· City Attorney Robert Anderson and City Manager Ralph tection District and some nood control dist ricts. Here are some of Snyder are meeting with Mr. Danie ls on the terms and conditions the taxing ju risd ictions and their 1976·77 rates (rounded to the of the franchise . Construct ion of the system is expected to begin nea rest cent) again shown as dollars and cent s pe r one hundred in the earl y fall and will take nine months to a year to complete. dollars of assessed values: TAXPAYERS TO GET A BREAK! Richmond Unified School District 55.64 :!.55 Contra Costa County City of Herclues 1.00 Rodeo Fire District .99 Community CoUeges .7:! BART AR East Bay Regional Parks .2:! West County Hospita l . 1R Coun ty Libraries .17 The City Cou ncil adopted the annual budget fo r the fiscal yea r 1977·78 on June "2 1 and announced that prope rty taxes levied by the City would be reduced by 25%. In addition, the City is picking up the tab for the $54 per home annual sewer service charge and, for hom ~wne~s in ~~Rodeo Fir ~ Protection Ulst n ct tgeneraJly , properties north o t Lupin e) will pay the Dist rict's bill . The latter is about $142 saving to the homeowners . The $745,000 operating budget provides, amon g other things, for an inorease in po lice protection , the construct ion of a Schools Service Fund s (specia l ed ucation, handi capped, ett.) .16 neighborhood park, the provision of a bus system and a summer Coun ty Flood Control .05 recreation program when the new park is ready. Fund s were also Mosquito Abatement .02 allocated for wastewater treatment ($90,000), fire se rvi ces Air Pollution District .O:! ($ 162,000), stree l Iighling ($14 ,000), streel cleaning and main - County Superintenden t o f Schools .O:! ten ance ($11 ,000) and all other housekeeping costs such as County Water Agen cy .0 1 engineering, buildin g in spec tion , plannin g and administration. Then , there are local flood contro l zones Within the City for which the Flood Control District levies an additio nal 4· 10 cents depend ing upon the exten t and cost of special drainage structures Copies of the budget are on file at City Hall and you are en couraged to come in and review it. NEW DEVELOPMENT IS UNDERWAY and/or main tenance required to lessen fl ood danger to that New residential development is under construction in Refugio particular area. The _ -.. .= =;:-;-=;:-;-,-;;''';:-r-..:::-_-''..l801lkh'l')_.,,"~~-tljh...,...,.."iC......' ...$out~~'"'Aomes Fias ~ Ity is re spon sibl e for approxi mately on ly 1/12 of the total ta x bill but the Council has done its pa rt in lowerin g the rate approval fOf a 264·unit townhouse subdivision concentrated on as much as fiscal integrity and balance allows. It is hoped that the valley floor. The deve lopment will include a rec reation ce nter , other jurisdictions will do likewise. tot·lot and open space for the use of its residents. Models are CATV RIDES AGAIN! At a recent meeting, the City Council voted to offer a CATV franchi se to Vid eo Engi neerin g, ln c .. o f Sunnyvale. The firm has built .and operated a number of small systems in northern California with o ut standing success. Ken Daniel s, pri ncipal owner of the com pany , proposes to build a uniq ue dual cable with 24 expected to open in September. Suburban Homes of San Francisco is undertaking t he first phase of a projected 1,988 single.fam ily de tached housing development in the area sou th of Refugio Vall ey. The plan in· cludes elementary sch ool and a neighborhood park sites. The init ial construction will consist of 633 homes in the $60·70,000 price range with mode ls opening in October. channel capab ility eliminating the ne ed for a converter. The cos t is expected to run abou t $7.50 per mont h for the se rvice . Video wi ll carry 19 chan.n ds whe n the system is operat ional. including availab le Spanish :~n d or iental language stati on s. High qualit y FM COUNCIL MEETS THE SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH - 7:30 PM CITY HALL, RAILROAD STREET HERCULES � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1977-07 https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/ba37159524950ad7bef0bd355e9979c9.pdf dd360398520b172acaf134ad071b0115 PDF Text Text [Jii~ [!~!!~E!~oi!~! HERCULES, CALIFORNIA 94547 PHONE: 758-4880 FEBRUARY, 1978 HERCULES POLICE UNIT FORMS Steps have been taken to organize a full-time, full-service police unit'for the City of Hercules beginning with the appointment of Russell S. Quinn as Director of Public Safety Services. Quinn , 36, is a veteran police careerist having served the Ventura, California Department, Naval Intelligence and other policerelated organizations. He teache$ police science in Alameda. His duties will include responsibility for all city programs related to public safety such as burglary protection, fire safety, medical alert, etc. With his wife, Marion, and three boys, he hopes to make Hercules his home in July . Recruitment procedures have been completed for five police officers; three of whom will be entering the Police Academy at Los Medanos Community College. They are Arthur Shields, 30; Tom Muehleisen, 27; and Alona Payne, 28 . After completing the Academy, they will be on temporary assignment with ~--~-rrrePi:ITOle- rotiavepartn'Ie11lfot furthertTainin-g-!JefoTea:ssum"ing duties in Hercules. A fourth officer is Jeff Lastusky, who just finished in the upper quartile of the Academy and is now undergoing training with the Pinole Department. The fifth member of the team is Lester Wasco, 37 , who is currently a San Francisco police officer and will be joining the unit as supervisor on June 1. The Department is expected to be fully operational by July 1. r Shields and Wasco are residents of Hercules. More than 400 applications were received-a measure of the desirability of Hercules. The underlying concept of the Hercules Police Unit will be to bring the police back to the people. More time will be spent on the sidewalks, in the schools and parks, meeting with the citizens groups and, by invitation, in the homes meeting residents, getting to know the kids and trying to solve inter-personal problems before they become crisis. The officers will be fully equipped to handle emergencies and will be distinctively uniformed , but the more threatening appearance and attitude of "cop" will be moderated. A Police Reserve unit is also being organized which will be trained, equipped and uniformed to ride with regular officers as back-up, cover special events, etc., on a part-time basis. If you are interested call Director Quinn at 7584881. HOW TO PROTECT PERSON AND PROPERTY Enclosed with this issue oL Newsletter is a copy of the Contra Costa County "Crime Prevention Manual". Compiled by the Crime Prevention Committee of the County , an organiza- FLOWER POWER SEWAGE PLANT (cont'd) digester to generate methane gas wl).ich can generate electricity to operate the plant. Ozone will be used as a sterilizing agent as the sewage is introduced into the plant. Ozone leaves no residual and is completely neutral. The techniques employed have been known for thousands of years but only recently understood . Much of the technology is a result of studies and demonstrations performed by EPA and NASA, but it is believed that the Hercules plant will be the first "City-size" installation of its kind, anywhere. Designs are underway and it is hoped to begin construction in late June with the plant on-line in December or January. If you are interested in reading more about this unusual and pioneering project, loan copies of studies and reports are available at City Hall, 758-4880. -eOME-'ftT THE "H(){)Pl:;X--'1 ~ - ------The Hercules City Council and staff has challenged the Pinole City Council and staff to a basketball game dubbed the "Hoopla". The respective Councils have often been at odds over service contracts, truck routes, zoning and other matters but personal relationships have always been congenial. To demonstrate their spirit of friendly antagonism, they face off on the court at the Pinole Valley High School on Saturday, February 18 at 8:00 PM. Tickets are only $1 .00 for adults and 50 cents for kids under twelve. All proceeds go to the Carquinez Coalition, an area organization performing some badly needed social services for the aged and disadvantaged. Both sides are secretly planning antics on and off the court and it all shapes up to be a real fun evening. Why not show up with all the family to see your Council people and staff make fools of themselves other than in the City Hall? There will be a drawing, too! Tickets are available at either City Hall or by calling 758-4880. SOLAR COMMUNITY CENTER? An application is being prepared to the Department of Energy for a grant to discover the feasibility of using solar energy to heat and cool a Community Center in Hercules. The designs are being prepared by the architectural firm of Hardison and Komatsu which has had extensive experience in solar use in buildings. The complex, in addition to containing city offices, will also include a Youth Center, meeting rooms , day-care classrooms and an amphitheater. A swimming pool is an essential part of the solar system and will be designed as a "heat sink" , warming the water for year-round swimming. Excess heat will be drawn off by fountains or roof cascades as a decorative as well as a func- tion of private citizens interested in reducing the incidence of burglary and other criminal acts, the City Council believed you would be interested in having a copy for study and applicl!tion. In the near future members of the Hercules Police Unit will be tion~~elerent.. t t . It " contacting you and your neighbors for discussion of ways you . e pans are. st~ll very en ahve and .a~p e oppor umty will can help controlCflIIie and protect your propmty-arrtt-yuursetf- _~_ kgtv:en~bhCJn~uJ befo~de..QSlOnS a.r~ ml!de ,:- ___ _____._ f0 tt k DIscussIOns are bemg held WIth Hercules, Inc. to dedIcate a r ~~u ~~e'strongly urged to read the manual carefully and to , IS -acre site for ~he. Commll:nity ~enter on the no~theast side of put its recommendations into effect at earliest possible moment. Sycamore near Its mtersectlOn WIth Redwood Dove. Only an alert and aware community can be a totally safe comVALLEY OF THE GIANTS munity for all its residents. Planning is underway to design and develop the extensive If you are interested in joining the Crime Prevention Comopen space in Refugio Valley into a linear park and recreational mittee, call Barbara Parker or Don Burke at 798-2572, They'll area. The firm of Susaki, Walker and Associates have been enwelcome your support. gaged to do the preliminary planning. Play and exercise areas, along with bike , hike and horse trails, scenic turnouts, picnic FLOWER POWER SEWAGE PLANT spots and just plain unspoiled open spaces are being talked about. The City Council has authorized the construction of a unique Again, there will be public meetings before plans become hard ecology-oriented sewage treatment plant on property recently and fast. purchased from Valley Nitrogen Producers, Inc. The 350,000 The preservation of the gigantic eucalyptus groves in the valgallon-per-day plant utilizes nature's methods of cleaning waterley is a primary objective. solar heat, plants, organisms and acquatic life. The end product is a recyclable water which can be used by industry and/or for FIRST PARK TO BE DEDICATED TO EX-MAYOR irrigation, or returned to streams with no harmful affects upon Many residents were saddened to learn of the death of Gene the environment. L. Woodfield who was Mayor of Hercules during its formative Wastewater will be introduced into tanks for up to six days . period. "Woody" was instrumental in the development of the 1972 retention time during which it is subjected to sunlight under a General Plan which is the blueprint for the current design of the greenhouse-type roof, heating the sewage to over 75 0 , thereby City. He was a devotee of the out-of-doors and insisted that there stimulating the growth of healthful bacteria which consume be as much open areas as possible accommodated in the anitcipatcoliforms and other pathogens present in the sewage. These, in ed development. He was on hand to greet the first new family in turn, are fed upon by invertebrates such as snails and shrimp and Hercules, Mr. & Mrs. Tim Blotzer, 100 Azalea Court, and took fmally, by fish. Water hyacinths will be grown on the surfacp. time from his job as Maintenance Superintendent of the then of the ponds, which will absorb heavy metals and nutrients: Hercules Plant to present them with champagne and roses as they from the sewage. The water hyacinths can be easily harvested moved in. (over) and converted to fertilizer and cattle feed, or fed to an anerobic �FIRST PARK (cont'd) Retired in 1976 because of disabling heart problems, he built a woodsy retreat l}ear' Nevada City where he lived with his wife , Barbara, until his death on January 17. . .The City Council 'felt that it was fitting to name the first city park after Mayor Woodfield and it was so done by official resolution. The PlIrk is located next to the Hercules School on Lupine. Presently under construction, it is planned for completion in June with the official opening 'and dedication to follow soon after. COUNCIL MEETS IN NEW LOCATION In an effort to make themselves available and accessable, the City Council now me'ets in the Hercules Elementary School multipurpose room on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m . The City Hall is still located in the Old Village at 555 Railroad Avenue. Day-to-day business is conducted there, but the Council sessions will now be at the Hercules School. The Council sincerely welcomes the input of any citizen to their discussions. COMMUNITY GET-TOGETHER HERCULES NEEDS YOU! Hercules is unique in that it is a new community in every sense of the word. New development, new people, new ideas and concepts that have not or connot be applied in other cities, open opportunities and challenges that few have experienced. If you have read this far in Newsletter you can readily see that some differe-nt approaches to urban lifestyle are on the horizon. The Council and staff have long felt that there are talents and skills among our new residents that should be utilized to help build the future for all of us and those who will be coming along '. later. A questionnaire has been drafted to elicit from you: 1) what you think Hercules should be like and look like; 2) our needs, and ; 3) ho,*, you can contribute to the process. It will be mailed soon. We need to know what you can contribute in time and talent to the betterment of your community. Won't you respond? HEY MAN, YOU'RE BLOCKING MY VIEW! At its inception, Hercules was designed as a "no clutter" community. This meant requiring ample off-street parking, undergrounding all utilities, prohibiting RVs and boats in sideyards, keeping massive fencing to a reasonable height and, generally, attempting to maintain an open feeling in the neighborhood. Accordingly, both the City Ordinances and the CC & Rs (Covenants, Conditions and Agreements) act to these ends. Ordinances are laws: they can be enforced in a court of law and you may be fined - even jailed for serious violations. The CC & Rs are contractual agreements that you have made with your neighbors and any or all of them may bring a civil suit to enjoin you from detracting from the enjoyment of their property. In some cases, they can collect damages from you if they can make a case. The most prevalent problems in Hercules are: 1) fences over six feet in sideyards and backyards (the sideyard is that portion of your lot behind the main front building line ), "privacy fences", usually installed with swimming pools, mounted on top of the normal six foot backyard fence ~ not allowed; 2) RV s and boats stored or parked in front ~ (trucks and cars, too); 3) roof-top antennas. The CC & Rs limit the height of rooftop aritennas and prohibit them entirely when cable television is available. The City is inderstanding about TV antennas and will not take, action against those residents who enjoy reception from their installations. CB and ham radio fans, though, should take stock of their situations and make application for special permits (to be considered by the Council) if they are to operate without inconvenience to their neighbors. TV antennas must be removed when Cable is in. Please take a look at your property and evaluate whether or not you are violating your neighbor's property rights. Let's try to keep"1:his -a -"h:rsste-:free-'-'-CUmrhunlty.- -- ----..~. ~- - - - A Hercules resident , Edwardo Manuel has submitted a comprehensive plan to the City Council for a community "hoe down" to bring together all of the neighborhoods and residents to meet each other and their official representatives. An event is proposed for early Spring which would feature entertainment, food and drinks and a "Getting to Know You" theme . Manuel also proposed the organization of a Hercules mixed choir which, if it comes off, will be one of the first in this area. He suggests that the community should capitalize on its rich cultural resources and develop a series of ethnic festivals wherein all residents could flavor the traditions, food, dance, and music of the heterogeneous popUlation which marks Hercules. COUNCIL ELECTIONS MARCH'S.7 All registered voters are urged to vote for Council candidates on March It?At this writing there are fwo persons running for ___ .~ two seats on the City Council. Fred Wachowicz, an incumbent; is running as is Lynn Judnich. Former Mayor Ernest Fawcett fIled for candidacy but resigned following a job offer that required his transfer from this area. Unfortunately, the legal requirements will keep his name on the ballot but it should be known that he is not a viable candidate. It is understood that there are petitions circulating for write-in candidates which is a sign of the political health of our City. Councilman Ron Ardissone has taken over as Mayor and Fred Wachowicz is Vice-Mayor. Lynn Judnich, if elected, will be the first woman Councilperson in Hercules since its inception in 1900. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1978-02 https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/bb663e927627824a1e55c589daa64bde.pdf 55872434efdf374faeb0381e7594a384 PDF Text Text [Jii~ [!~!!~E!~oi!~! HERCULES, CALIFORNIA 94547 PHONE: 758-4880 DECEMBER 8, 1978 THE MAYOR'S MESSAGE Following is the statement Mayor Ardissone read to the audience at the November 30, City Council meeting: "The series of dramatic and unfortunate events these past two weeks has undoubtedly affected the lives of everyone in the Bay Area. These events, whether they took place on - -foreigrrtlll1orGr light here clOsem1rnrrre-willc~yaffe(;t ­ each and everyone's participation in this social environment where we all try to live out our lives in peace and tranquility , "The tragic deaths of Congressman Leo Ryan, Mayor George Moscone , and Supervisor Harvey Milk seem to make reality an unreachable plateau . Let us not forget the recent deaths of hundreds of nameless, faceless victims in Jonestown, Guyana . All these lives were ended violently by the demonized, fully calculating acts of others. Let's hope that society will not again condone such violent acts as we have witnessed these past weeks. "Let us remember forever our public servants who met violent deaths simply because others did not share their beliefs regarding their social commitments nor their political endeavpTs. "Yes, like most of you, my lasting reaction after the initial shock was one of anger. But, if anger persisted, I fear I would approach the level of insanity that perpetuated these criminal acts. I sincerely hope that all feelings of anger will dissipate and that each of you will take time for inner reflection to re-evalute your individual purpose on this good Earth. Undoubtedly, the world will continue. to turn in spite of these deaths and we will be asked to turn with it. "For all of those who have met their Maker in such violent acts and especially for those lives that were taken while they chose to serve the public , I ask this assembly to stand in a moment of silence in their memory." Ronald J. Arciissone, MAYOR CHIEF'S COUNTRY With the holiday season here, we at the Hercules Police Department would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year. On a safety note, we know we will see lots· of new bikes and other new mobile toys during the Christmas season. We ask that you instruct your children in proper safety precautions while riding. AlSQ , a word of caution to our adults. With the holiday season upon us, we see an increase in the drinking driver. Please use discretion with that glass of Christmas cheer. A drunk driving arrest or serious accident certainly has a Bah-humbug affect on Christmas. While shoppjng, remember to lock your gifts in the trunk of your car. Do not be an easy target for parking lot thieves. In an attempt to keep you informed of the Police Department' s activities, a note of interest. We have already begun to s,ee a reduction in our traffic accidents in the city, due to the fact that we have a 'full time Traffic Officer. You probably have noticed that there has been a reduction of speed limits on two toads in the city-San Pablo and Willow. Official enforcement on the new speed limits will begin the _ eod ot JJecemb6f . U~rburgla.r-y -!atejsF(actica1Jy non-- -, __ existent, and a word of praise goes to our Patrol Division, for their high visability patrol and plain clothes patrol. I also feel that you should be aware that we_have a very fine Police Reserve Unit in the city that donates many hours of assistance to our regular patrol to supplement it , all directed towards Hercules resident safety . On a final note, if you are interested in seeing how the Police Department operates, we have a Citizen Ride-Along Program that you can ride along with patrol officers. For details call 758-4883 , Again, Merry Christmas from the members of the Hercules Police·Department. ANNOUNCING THE HOMEOWNER'S MEDIAnON SERVICE The Council has responded to the occasional complaints they receive from homeowners dissatisfied with the various developers in the City by forming the Homeowner's Mediatibn Service. This service is for homeowners who have ftIed~ a written complaint to the developer and have not received what they feel is adequate service within 30 days. A Council committee selected six mediators for this program all of whom have the background and personality to handle conflict situations. Homeowners interested in using the program can obtain a form at City Hall which lists the mediator's qualifications and gives the homeowners directions on how to ask for mediation. Briefly, the program works this way. The homeowners who -;wa = n..-v;m =ediafion ot thelr dispute pays $2 ) .00 direcfTy to the mediator. The developer will match the amount. The $50.00 is the totlll fec; the mediator's receive. The mediator wUl contact both sides to rec~ive background information, set up a meeting with both parties present, listen to both sides and propose a solution to tlle problem. Both parties will be asked to abide by the decision of the mediator. The developers have indicated their support for the program and are willing to cooperate with this new service. It is hoped that dissatisfied homeowners will try this avenue to help settle the complaints they have. AN OLD FASHIONED TOWN MEETING The City Council has decided to hold its first town meeting in order to hear from Hercules citizens. If you have any questions about plans for development and city policies, or comments on what is happening in Hercules, bring them with you to the meeting. Also at this meeting the plans for the Refugio Creek Unear Park will be reviewed and citizens will be asked for input. The meeting will be held in January in the MultipurJ'lose Room of the Hercules Elementary School. Watch the papers for an exact time and date. The Council wants to hear from you!! LEISURE SERVICES PROGRAMS The Leisure SerVi.ctrs Department has developed a selies of successful programs for residents of all ages. If you aren't participating now, your chance is coming up_ December activities include a B.A.F. for adults, and a visit to Santa's Village for the children. The B.A.F. (Bring a Friend) trip is a shopping trip to the Clinnery and Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco. Thirteen people will be taken in a van to these shopping areas on Wednesday, Dec-ember 13. The fee is $3.00. Registration begins December 4. On December 1.6, the little ones aged seven: to twelve will be taken to Santa's Village in the Santa CtU~ Mountains. There will be a chance to visit Santa, to have gingerbread cookies in in Mis. Santa's Kitchen, t() ride the Christmas Tte_e and Santa's sled pulled by real reindeer, to visit the elves and to shop at the gift shop. The cost is $7.00 for unlimited rides and transportation: Sign-up deadline is December 13. Call John Powderly at 758-4880. for more information. • The response to the fall adult classes has been very positive and a new ·schedule of classes is being developed. If you have · a talen, or a skill in a craft or other areas that you would like to teach others, contact John Powderly at 758-4880. A new brochure listing all of the classes offered will be mailed to homeowners in the City. Watch for it-very likely there will be a class that you would like to enroll in. In addition to these classes, the Leisure Services Uepartmen,t is--w-omng-with- the-Richmond-School DistrJcL - -.~ Adult Education Program to organi~e an English class for Spanish speaking people in the community. Emphasis will be placed on spoken English and grammar. If you, or someone you know, would like to take the class, call Cyndy Maloney at 758-4880. Remember that the In-school Program and Playground programs are going strong at the elementary school. Children are given a chance to play games , learn skills in sports, make .arts and craft projects, and play in Woodfield Park under the direction of department personnel. The Playground program runs Monday through Friday from 2:45 to 4:45 p.m.; and Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon; and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. RECYCLING COMES TO HERCULES Mark your calendars and start sorting your trash! The Leisure Services Department, working with the E1 Cerrito E. C. Ology Recycling Center , has scheduled January 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 3: 30 p .pl. as the time to collect recyclable rna terials ~n Hercules. Containers will be set up in the vacant lot across the str~et from Woodfield Park on Lupine. (continued on reverse side) �Recycling comes to Hercules(cont'd) The hyacinths, duckweed; sludge, and other by-products -of the Solar Aquacellsystem can be harvested and recycled to make fe.rtilizer and livestock feed, or processed to make methane gas. Although the recycling of the by-products will not be incorporated, into the system initially, long range plans include the use of methane made from by-products to make electricity forthe plaht, and use of t4ecleaned wate(,to irrigate the open spaces· in the City. Perhaps the nicest advantage of the system for the passers4lY is the fact that it doesn't smell like conventional systems. The balanced ecosystem and the well-oxygenated ponds eliminate unpleasant odors. When the plant is,completed next summer, Hercules will have a modern economical and reliable sewage treatment system which will be a model for many 'other,communities. Workers will be present to collect newspapers, magazines, glass cont3jners, alummum, and tin cans. Newspapers must be tied securely in bundles not more than two feet high. Glass bottles and jars' should have metal or plastic lids and neck rihg~ removed. Paper labels may stay on. Separate the glass by color (clear, green or brown). Aluminum cans, foil, trays and cups Will be accepted. They do not have to be flattened. Tin cans, however, must be flattened with both ends removed. Holidays often mean extra glass containers and, pop cans, andothe,r recyclable material's are used. This year , save them ,to turn in on January 13. If you are intetested in having a recycling day in Hercules on a monthly basis, it is important that you participate on Jam,i!ln' 13, The response Qn this day wUllndicate the interest levelln HerculeS'. If the interest is high, the program will be continued. WHA1'8 GOING UP IN HERCULES? NEIGHBORHOOD MEFIlNOS New people, new development, and new programs make Hercules an exciting place' to live. Since' so much is happening ,---'-"-'~~ c.a'~M'...~~~:tt..:tnA."J..lA.~~il.Hi~I·h:.~QhlW\s meet~ to inform people abou~ events in the .city. People mODe part of town a~ invited to a meeting at-one of their neighbor's homes: A City staff member gives a talk about the General' Plim. the new sewer system history of Hercules,: ~ other development, and activitiestaking pla~e inth~ City. It's a·time to find out if that rumor you hea;r:d wag true', and dis',<ov~r what's really gQiilg to nappe-n to that vacant lot you. drive by eve~yday. If you would be inter~s~ed in ho&ti~g a me'eling or having a meeting·in your neig)1horhood, call Pam Dorway-Worley at 7584880. the THE-SYSTEM DOESN'T STINK II Groundbrealcing ceremonies for Hercule.s· n'e,wseWer sy,stetn will take place in December. This will be an especially important occasion because gf the unique system tolW.iristillled. B'ecause of the ever-stricter federal regUlations, conventional Sewetsys.telns te-quire e-ver-more_environmentilladditions and -. contrQls. The City CouneU I00ked at alternatives and 'decided on the-S.olar AquaceU system which is basically the process Mother Nature uses speeded up with the aid of solar energy. :The system consists ofa series oLholdmg ponds through ' whi.ch , the 'sewa~ fl.ows. I~ each pon.d bactenll.', diatoms, snails small fish and water hyacinths, duckweed, and' other plants - whiQl.t.1hrlve=Q6'!SeW~ill te~ orr1l'le :tffluMt. 1Ul: e affluent moves from pond' to . pond, it beoomes cleaner and' cleaner _until, ~e final pond where the water will be clean ,enough to use for ,irrigation and industrial water.lf done naturally, this ptocess takes a great deal of time. Howevef. it:' ~ercules this protess=wlll be aiqed by a gre_~nh()us:e built over the. whole plant. The sun shining into the greetrhouse will keep a cOnstant 'water temperature .which will speed up the process. This:system has many advantages. 'Tbt construction costs for the initial system- arellbo_ut tbe same. as for the conventional system ~ Mter construction, ~aintenance C0StS afe less because there is little macbinery involved that can break down and expensive chmucals are not needed. The biological processes "requirg less .care -than machines. Expansion of the system involves llie construction of more ponds which is much less comple" than the construction of new m~chan.ical systems and thus Can be aCcomplished more easily and with less eXpense. ~ --- In the next few months a great deal of construction will take place in Hercules. Below is some Information that should keep your scorecard straight. ~ oa liftnnifiY'Rmi"fowmr-e;iit~ioe:itfelroi?KimgxO'V: " ey will h\ive' a' total of 264 un1~s- when' it Js completed in ~bout two _years" Between 75 and 100 Writs of the first track have been sQll pow, Country Run has a Homeowners Association that earlY for common landscaping and maintenance, and a 'swimmilg pool for t.owiihous-e residents. Centex Homes of California ~ the bUilder. - L8dems £states at the end of Redwood off o ~Refugio Valley ROild (s-alsO' built by Centex. This qe\lflbptnent will have approximately 300 single family homes. fOur of the plans will be the same as the Las Laderas homes aId three designs will be . offered. The contim.\ed plans are the ca Cumbre (G) , The Granada (C), The La lalla (E), aru' the La Lorna (K); Some of the hom;es\vill be dn sale in l)R:ember but the new model homes _will not be opened until FelnJary. The Las Laderas model horntls w,ill be .for,sale iii ~cember for occupancy in February or March. S.\inStream 'Holtes built by Suburban Realty offers five m@qels price~ LlOm $68 ,000 to $85 ,000 . Three , four and five bedroom hones can be purchased. One hundred homes have been 'COll\Yi'eted and one hundred more homes are under ,constm:tion. When the project is completed in about three year;, there will be 633 single family homes in this area west Q~Refugio Valley Road. - ----- - City Newsletter is simply not a very exciting name for this publica,tion. In one of the first newsletters published·over a' year ago an appeal was made for a name for the newsletter. Suggestions did not corrie flooding in but we ~id get a couple of good ideas. With the large number of new residents who have moved 'into Hercules recently, it was decided to ask once again for suggesticins ~ If you hilve a suggestion. c:»l Pam Dorway-Worley -at 758-4880,. --. CITY OF HERC.ULES P. Q. SOX ,156: . HERCULES, CA ~4547' IU_LIC lAd U. S. POSTAGE PAID Hercules, CA 94547 PERMIT NO. 53. Citizen of Hercules. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1978-12-08 https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/46f15b5979317837ae028c8206849e11.pdf 450d4160aaf369622610dbfb9157454f PDF Text Text THE HERCUILEAN NEWSLETTER OF THE CITY OF HERCULES P. O. BOX 156 HERCULES, CALIFORNIA 94547 PHON E: 758-4880 APRIL,1979 MAYOR'S MESSAGE The rapid growth of the City of Hercules-we have doubled in size in less than two years-has been a challenge and an opportunity for the City Council to oversee the development of a model community. Our decisions have been based on the General Plan and what we believe to be the best interests of the present and future citizens of the community. We are always anxious for the input of Hercules' citizens. Up to this point that input has been rather informal; people calling us or individuals speaking at Council meetings. In an effort to receive more input on a wide range of issues, the Council is in the process of creating three Citiizens' Advisory Committees. These committees are a Hercules Tomorrow Committee to review the General Plan; an Open Space Maintenance Committee to advise Council on the best use and maintenance of public open spaces; and a Sister City Committee to select a foreign community as a Sister City for Hercules. (Further details on qualifications and application deadlines are outlined in another article in the newsletter.) We hope that many of you will apply. We want your ideas and suggestions so that we can better represent you. Ronald Ardissone MAYOR City of Hercules CHIEF'S COUNTRY The Hercules Police Department is pleased to report that crime and traffic accidents have decreased in the last two months. Most of our property damage accidents are on San Pablo Avenue at Sycamore. Please be extremely careful at that intersection. In addition, if you are driving up any of the hills including Violet, Lupine, and Redwood, watch for residents who are turning into their driveways. A recent ordinance requires that red curbs be paint~d in all courts. These "no parking" zones will ensure that there is room for emergency vehicles to reach all houses in the court. There have been incidents when aid vehicles could not reach the scene of an emergency because of cars parked in the street. Park your cars in your driveway or in the parking spaces provided. If you do not do so, you will be ticketed and/or towed. Two new officers and a reserve will graduate soon from basic training at the police academy. Officers Janice Ono and Larry Watts and Reserve Officer Mark Stevenson will be on duty in Hercules late this spring. The addition of these new officers will bring our total police force to seven officers (plus the Chief of Police, Lieutenant,and Sergeant) and ten reserves. We would urge you to call the Police Department at 758-4883 if you see anything suspicious in your neighborhood. We would much rather answer a false alarm than miss the chance to apprehend a criminal. In addition, police officers are available to speak to organizations or neighborhood groups about burglary prevention, rape and other public safety issues. Call 758-4883 for more information. If you have always been curious about what actually happens on a police beat, contact the Police Department at 758-4883 for information regarding the citizen Ride-Along Program. You will be allowed to accompany an officer on his/her patrol and watch him/her in action. Spring is here and with it comes softball. The Police Department has organized a softball team. We challenge any community softball team to a game at Woodfield Park. Contact Chief Quinn (the coach) at 758-4883 if you are interested. One last announcement-Officer Tigger, head of the Mouse Patrol, gave birth to five kittens on March 23. Mother and kittens are doing fine. COUNCIL IS LOOKING FOR ADVICE The City Council is seeking applicants for three Citizens' Advisory Committees. These committees will meet regularly for a specified length of time to study a specific issue. Applicants must be willing to spend time at meetings and time doing background research between meetings. Hercules Tomorrow Committee-This committee will meet regularly for one year to study the General Plan and present quarterly reports to the City Council. Areas of study would include land use, housing mix, commercial and industrial development, annexation policies, traffic impacts, and social impacts of rapid growth. Eleven (11) members will be appointed by Council and will be selected with regards to age, geographic location, cultural and ethnic background, professional and technical expertise (to include groups such as architects, engineers, economists, planners, and fields related to the subjects discussed), and special interests such as developers, ecologists, P.T.A., etc. Open Space Maintenance Committee-This committee would discuss the proper use of public open space, alternative means of maintenance, maintenance costs, and related topics. Seven (7) members will be appointed and selected on the basis of location (to include people who live adjacent to open space and those who do not) and professional expertise (to include architects, landscapers, horticulturists, and related professions). This committee would meet regularly for four months and make monthly reports to the City Council. Sister City Committee-This committee would explore the possibility of having a city in another nation be the Sister City of Hercules and would propose programs which the two cities could participate in. Since the Pacific Refinery in Hercules was the first refinery in this country to receive crude oil from the Peoples' Republic of China, some overtures were made to the Chinese government regarding a possible Sister City in that country. The committee would explore this as well as connections with cities in other countries. The committee would report back to the Council in two months and each month thereafter until a Sister City is established. Seven (7) members will be appointed with consideration given to national and/or ethnic background and international afflliations such as involvement with import/export trade, consulate relations, or relatives in a foreign nation. All committee members are volunteers and will serve without compensation except for travel expenses outside the immediate area which are authorized by Council. The City staff will offer any assistance necessary to the committees. Hercules residents interested in applying for one of the committees should write a letter stating their name, address, phone number and qualifications for the specific committee they are interested in serving on. Send your application to Citizens' Advisory Committees, City Hall, P. O. Box 156, Hercules, Ca 94547 by April 16. �I. THE HISTORY OF THE HISTORICAL AREA OF HERCULES staff to explore in detail a municipal historic district such as the Council had proposed before and to suggest ordinances that would govern this area without the need of State and Federal guidelines and mandates. The staff recommendations will be heard at art April or May City Council meeting. Watch for notice of this meeting on the bulletin board in front of the school and in the press. The City of Hercules was founded in 1900 as a company town for the Hercules Powder Company. Workers at the plant lived in the company-provided houses some of which still stand on Santa Fe and Hercules Avenues. Most of these houses are of identical designthe tract homes of the early 1900's. The buildings on the hill were the office buildings and laboratory of the plant, a clubhouse WHO LIVES IN HERCULES? for workers and their families, and an industrial hospital. Throughout the last few years, several plans have been The week of January 29 a special census was taken in examined on the best way to deal with the area. Outlined below Hercules. The results have been tabulated and, as was suspected are the various ideas that have been explored. all along, Hercules is a unique community. Thirty-nine hundred Since the first General Plan of 1975, the area on the "hill" has (3900) people live here as of January, 1979. Citizens are youngbeen designated as part of the waterfront park that would be the the median age is 27. Almost one quarter of the population is other end of the linear park that starts in Refugio Valley. During under nine years of age and only 1% of the population is over 65 informal discussion about the buildings on the hill, the City years of age. About one third of the heads of household are Council had expressed an interest in buying the property and professionals and managers. Another third are blue collar and buildings and using the buildings for recreational purposes. No service workers. Over 75% of the families in the City have two wage earners which is why the City seems so empty during the bids could ever be made on purchasing the property because its owner, Valley Nitrogen Producers (VNP), wanted to sell this day. Most workers commute to San Francisco and Oakland area to work. The median income per household in 1978 was land plus the old plant as a unit. The City in turn could buy the waterfront park area from the new owners. Valley Nitrogen approximately $26,000.00. --pfOducers has-llot soldthe. land yeLlnihe lastfeF week~, hO~t!v<rr, __ Citizens in Hercules come from diverse ethnic backgrounds VNP has indicated an interest in selling the park area apart from - - ana -fio -one gY6upl s a.nrajority-group:- Forty-seveu--percent--.the plant. (1,818) of the population is white; 21 % (830) is Filipino; 10% The old company houses are located in Neighborhood 6 of (406) is black; 8.4% (327) is Chinese; and 4.9% (189) is of the General Plan. When the Draft Environmental Impact Report Spanish descent. The citizens here are also highly educated. Over (DEIR) was heard in October, 1978, it included a proposal to save a quarter of the heads of household hold bachelors degrees and eight of the best examples of the old homes around the Triangle forty-one people (4%) have earned doctorate degrees. Park area on Hercules Avenue for a small commercial area. There The citizens of Hercules are an interesting group of people. was some discussion about whether or not a commercial area Because of our cultural diversity and our highly educated working would be profitable there because of its location. The DEIR also population, the citizens will have an opportunity to develop a called for a school site where the old tennis courts are and a waterunique and exciting community. front park near the water to connect with the land on the "hill". THE ARTS ARE COMING! Single family and patio homes would be built on the meadow. The City Council did not feel that they had enough information Hercules residents should get their toes primed for tappin' to approve the DEIR and asked that more study be done, especially and their eyes and ears ready for some great sights and sounds, as on the historic area. As a result, Sally Woodbridge, an architectural THE ARTS are on their way. The City's new cultural consultant, historian, was hired by the developer to make a survey of the old Linda Parker Yglesias, is preparing an extensive community arts houses. She felt thai there were twenty houses which were proposal that would offer citizens of all ages innovative experiences structurally secure enough to be renovated. Their only significance in visual and performing media. Already the wheels are in motion was as a representation of a company town, and not as individual for a summer Street Music program in which sounds from Dixieland architectural models; and therefore, they should be placed together forward will wind their way through Hercules neighborhoods. The around the Triangle Park or along Bay and Pinole Streets. monthly happenings are set to begin in June and Ms. Yglesias urges The City Council was also thinking of creating a City historical residents to look for further information beginning in early May. district that would include the buildings on the hill and some of Ms. Yglesias moved recently with her husband to Hercules from the houses near the meadow which would be congregated either Tampa, Florida, wherp~he was the administrator for a community around the Triangle Park or along Bay and Pinole Streets. The arts program. rest of the area by the houses would be used for a school site and "Hercules is a perfect setting for community arts," she said . . -. the waterfront park. .~- ---- .__.. "It is-a-new, gHlwing-cOmmunity. where.the-arts can .be.come~_. __ . At about this time, Dr. Joseph Mariotti of the Pinole Historical part of daily life. Not only is the setting beautiful, but there is Society and the members of the Hercules Environmental Resources an awareness among the residents here that art is indeed a Committee (HERC) were applying to have the whole area, including necessity rather than a luxury. Federal studies show that the arts the hill, the Triangle Park, the proposed school site, and the are viewed no longer as ends within themselves, but also as tools proposed waterfront park, placed on the list of the National for social interaction, rehabilitation and, perhaps most importantly, Register of Historic Places. They did not want any of the houses a better educational system. It has been shown that, if Johnny moved but wanted new, custom built houses to be built between learns -to draw, Johnny may better learn to read." the existing old houses. The school site would have to be located The Council will review other programs which will include elsewhere and the size of the waterfront park would be altered. neighborhood projects in the visual arts, murals, painting workshops and wood sculpture, which could be available to residents At a meeting in March, 1979, the area was placed on the as early as September. In addition would be experiences in the National Register of Historic Places in the configuration proposed performing arts, from ethnic dance and music to mime, by the Pinole Historic Society. This meant that the owners of the improvisation and puppetry and a special project of Ms. Yglesias houses were eligible to compete for some special rehabilitation would offer film-making to Hercules·youth. loans from the Federal Government. In addition, if Federal funds "By setting up a community approach to the arts, the very were used, the houses could not be demolished or moved without highest arts processes can be enjoyed," Ms. Yglesias explained. approval from the Office of the National Register of Histroic "There.is no pressure to perform; emphasis iSlon experiencing Places in Washington, D. C. the art process rather than on setting unrealistic, and often The listing.on the National Register meant that the Council intimidating, standard for participants. This means that the would have to re-examine its position on the area. At subsequent community can be drawn together through the arts. The community meetings, the Council restated their continuing interest in the can experience in a low-key, informal setting the dreams and historic area. They also expressed a strong desire to keep the visions that for too long have been found 'only on concert stages land in Hercules under the control of the City with as little State and museum walls." and Federal interference as possible. They instructed the City . �MEDIATION SERVICE RESULTS The Home Mediation Service was set up several months ago at the request of the City Council to provide a means for homeowners dissatisfied with the developer's service to find a solution to their problems. Many homeowners have been hesitant to use the service until they found out how the "other guy" fared with the mediation service. The "other guy" has taken the first step and found a successful resolution to his problems. John and Patricia Patterson had several of their doors out of alignment, some problems with the stucco cracking, and a problem with their kitchen cabinets. After a mediation meeting at the Patterson home with the Pattersons, the developers, and the mediators in attendance, developer agreed to remedy the problems-even one problem they said was not under warranty. The Patterson's were very satisfied with the success of the mediation and felt that they would not have achieved the same results on their own. John Patterson's comment was that "Mediation is a good thing for the community," and he urged other citizens who have problems to use the Home Mediation Service. If you would like more information or an application form, call Pam Dorway-Worley at City Hall, 758-4880. The Home Mediation Service is not the only option available to homeowners, however. Complaints regarding your home can be .----lodged-with the State Department of Consumer Affairs at 8301 Edgewater Drive in Oakland, California 94603. They will send you information and forms. You can also go to the small claims court if you feel that $750.00 or less damage has been done to your home. You must appear in person at the Municipal Court, 100 - 37th Street, Room 248, in Richmond to complete forms and pay a $2.00 filing fee. You must name an officer of the development company as the defendant in the case. Although the majority of citizens in Hercules are satisfied with their homes, it is hoped that those who have problems will take some positive action to correct the problems. CABLE TV Cable facilities are in place on all streets in Hercules with the exception of Country Run townhouses and the 200 block and up on Swallow Way. If you are interested in receiving.Cable TV service, you can have the cable connected to your house. Call 799-0111 for an appointment. Hookups usually take place within a week after you call. However, problems are being encountered in many areas because mud has gotten into the cable conduit and must be cleaned out before the cable can be put underground. In these cases, your house will be hooked up the day of your original appointment. A construction crew will then be notified that the conduit is plugged and will clean it out. They have a backlog, so this may take as much as an additional two weeks. After the construction crew has completed the job, the cable will be operable in your house and you will be asked to pay the fee. Fees are $15.00 for installation and $7.50 per month service charge to receive 19 channels. If you would like to receive the movie channel in addition to this, they will hook up the additional line for another $15.00. You will be billed $9.95 per month for the movie station plus the standard service fee. Video Engineering was awarded the Cable TV franchise in Hercules by the City Council. Rates cannot be changed without Council approval. Video Engineering also agreed to provide several local option channels to be used for local programming. Possible uses are numerous and include the broadcasting of Council meetings, little League and high school events, recreation and language classes. Corki Johnson of 169 Orchid Court, a student at St. Mary's College, is conducting a study of the local option for Hercules. She and others will be conducting a door-to-door survey of cable subscribers to determine what they would like to see on the local option station. The survey will be taken in late April or early May. The local option station is an opportunity for residents to be involved in their community through television. Programs will only be successful if they fill a need or desire of the community. Please give your opinion if you are asked. LEISURE SERVICES EVENTS April 14-Recyc1ing Day from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the lot across from Woodfield Park. Bring your newspapers, magazines, glass, aluminum, cardboard and tin cans to be recycled: April 20-A Dance sponsored by the Reserve Officers of the Police Department and the P.T.A. will be held from 7:30 p.m. to 10:3.0 p.m. at the Hercules Elementary School for students from seventh grade through eleventh grade. The cost is only twenty-five cents (25¢) per person at the door. Goodies will be on sale during the dance. Adult supervisors will be in attendance throughout the dance. The music will be provided by two special people who really know how to make the records sing. A dance contest is scheduled so polish your dancing shoes and be ready to boogie!! April 25-A BAF (Bring a Friend) trip to the John Muir Home and the Benicia State Capital will be conducted from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The cost of $3.50 includes admissions but does not include lunch which will be at the Commandant's House in Benicia. Registration begins April 2. March 2-An Open Gym program to play basketball starts at Pinole Valley High School gym and will continue every Friday until May 25 for people over 18 years of age. Cost is fifty cents (50¢) per person. Supervision will be provided by the City. Teen Open Gym is every Wednesday from 7: 15 p.m. to 9: 15 p.m. at the Pinole Valley High School gym. Basketball will be played the first, second, fourth and fifth Wednesdays. Volleyball will be offered the third Wednesday of the month. The program is for everyone between the ages of 13 and 18. Cost is fifty cents (50¢). A five-day camping session at Redwood Glen in the coastal Redwoods near Pescadero will be offered as a Children's Summer Camp on June 18 to June 22 for ages 8 to 12. The $80.00 cost includes food, lodging, transportation and insurance. The summer Leisure Services calendar will be arriving at your home in late Mayor early June. For more information on any of the above programs or other Leisure Services activities, call 758-4880. SWIMMING POOL FENCES Due to the danger of small children falling into swimming pools and drowning, the City Council has passed an ordinance requiring that fences be built around swimming pools. The fences or walls shall be at least four and one-half (4~) feet high with openings, other than doors or gates, no larger than four (4) inches wide. In most cases your yard fence will be adequate. In those cases where the side fences are less than four and one-half feet high, the fences must be raised or a new fence built around the swimming pool that is at least four and one-half feet high. All gates and doors opening through a swimming pool fence shall be equipped with a self-closing and self-latching device which will keep the gate or door closed at all times that it is not in use. Hot tubs are excluded from these requirements if a lockable cover is installed at the time of installation of the hot tub that would prevent anyone from getting into the hot tub. All swimming pools and hot tubs existing in the City at the time this ordinance is in effect will also have to comply with the ordinance; all swimming pools must be surrounded by a fence at least four and one-half feet high with gates such as those described above, and all hot tubs must have a locking cover. This ordinance was passed March 20 and will become effective April 30. All existing pools and hot tubs must conform to the ordinance within 90 days after the effective date, or July 20. You do not need a building permit to build a fence. The Building Official, Bill Burke, will be happy to answer your questions regarding this ordinance. Call him between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.; or 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m at 7584880. HAWAIIAN CLUB FORMING A club for families originating from the Hawaiian Islands or who have an Hawaiian heritage is being formed in Hercules. An organizational meeting is being planned for late April. All Hawaiians are welcome and are invited to attend to meet other Hawaiians in Hercules. Call Roy Wong at 799-0910 or Reuben Lee at 799-3305. �£9 ' ON .llll\ll:l3d 'if':) 'saln:lJaH L179176 a IYd :l9Y1SOd "5 "n ilVII >nnl WHAT TO DO WHEN THE MOSQUITOS COME Mosquito season is almost upon us and since over one dozen species breed in marshes, creeks , drainage ditches and rainwater in various areas of Contra Costa County, it is time to think about mosquito abatement. The Mosquito Abatement District budget has been cut by 55% due to Proposition 13. Although preventive planning, treatment and inspections for pe'st and disease carrying mosquitos are still taking place, severe limits must be placed on visits to individual homeowners . Therefore, Charles Beesley, Manager Entomologist of the District, suggests that the homeowner pay special attention to the following items in order to prevent the breeding of mosquitos on his property. -Eliminate standing water, including rainwater , around your house where mosquitos can breed. - Stack pails, tubs and other containers upside down so that water, where mosquitos can breed, will not accumulate. - Stock ornamental ponds with mosquito fish. Ornamental ponds that do not have running water become breeding places. The Mosquito Abatement District will provide free fish for your pond. They can be picked up at the address below. - Clean your swimming pools and doughboy pools early and thoroughly to keep standing water from accumulating. -Check the drainage around your house for standing Water. -Don't deposit any debris in creeks since it blocks them and causes standing water. In addition, if you see swarms of mosquitos, call the District. When they receive several complaints from one area, they schedule treatment for that area . You can contact the Mosquito Abatement District at 1330 Concord Avenue in Concord, and at 685-9301. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS The City Council has authorized the purchase of 1,000 fivepound fire extinguishers that will be sold at cost (less than $15.00 per unit) to residents in the Rodeo and Pinole Fire Districts. Watch the newspapers for details on when and where to purchase the extinguisher for your home. Sales will be limited to three per household. Fire Department personnel will instruct buyers on the proper use of the extinguishers. Hercules residents will be considered first for purchase since the City's money was used for the initial purchase. Lv9v6 'V::> 'S31n::>ij3H 99l X08"0"d S31n::>1::I3H :10 A.lI::> IT'S A CULTURAL FESTIVALl Saturday, April 14, from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 p.m., Woodfield Park will be the site of the Hercules Cultural Festival. Filipino, Japanese, Hawaiian, Caucasian, and other groups will be providing food, crafts and entertainment for the whole family. Admission is free but the food and crafts will be for sale. The Leisure Services Department, sponsors of the event, would like to have additional contributions from cultural groups in the City. If you would be interested in selling ethnic food or crafts, providing music or dance, or some other contribution, contact Cyndy Maloney at City Hall, 7584880. The City will provide the booths and electricity. Restrooms will be available. The citizens of Hercules represent many cultures from around the world. This festival is a chance for everyone to share their culture and learn about their neighbor's way of life. Mark your calendar for April 14-see you there! CARPOOLING AND VANPOOLING One vanpool is underway in Hercules and another is forming. If you are feeling the squeeze from the high price of gasoline, you can contact one of the following people about a rIde to San Francisco on weekdays. Lily Bischof of 112 Iris Court needs additional riders in the vanpool she started. They leave about 6:30 a.m. from Hercules and at about 4:15 p.m. from San Francisco. Call her at 799-1312 if you wish to participate. Ted Wong of 433 Violet is starting a vanpool which will leave Hercules at 6:30 a.m. with stops at the bus terminal and Civic Center in San Francisco. They will leave San Francisco at about 5:00 p.m. Call him at 799-0873 (home) or 558-2515 (work) if you are interested. Robert and Jesse Craig will be starting a jitney service which will drive commuters to Richmond and Oakland begining in May. They are also looking for people interested in going to San Francisco. Call them at 799-5198 for more information. � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/da3cf4cc017a58905631c31a28a94fcc.pdf fd30ec457498b5af76d44e12458b494e PDF Text Text • THE JEIJERCUILEAN NEWS LETTER OF THE CITY OF HERCULES P. O . BOX 156 HERCULES. CALIFORNIA 94547 PHONE, 724·2489 (CITY) AUGUST. 1979 Councilman Joel Zieper didn't discover the West Coast until he decided toattend the University of California at .Berkeley where he received a Masters in Business Administration. Joel grew up in Massachusetts and did his undergraduate work at the Hofstra University in New York. Afler receiving his MBA, he did some financial consulting. He also worked for Alameda County. He presently owns and operates the Blue & Gold Liquor STore in _ Oakland. Joel and his wife. _Cheryl. were one of the first fow families to purchase a house in Hercules. Cheryl is employed at P.G .&E. in San Francisco as a clerk. They have one daughter, Natalie. aged 2. They now Jive at 325 Iris Road. HERCUI. FS C ITY COUNCil MEMBERS Left 10 right. JOO Z~r. Chuck and Geny Solidum. Col~.,s. Fred Wachowicz, Lynn Jodnich PORTRAITS OF THE COUNCIL Beginning with this issue, the Herc ulean will prinr pictures of the council and City staff members so thaI you can connect the names you read with the faces they belong 10. In this issue we presenllo you your Cit!/ Council Below you will find some background on each member. Mayor Fred WachowK:~ is a native Californian who was born and raised in Sacramento. He received his undergraduate degree from Annapolis Naval Academy. He also earned a Master's Degree in Systems Management from the University of Southern Califomia. His career has included five years in naval aviation and six years work ing wilh various computer systems. He is presently the Manager of Information Systems for Bio·Rad Laboratories in Richmond. Fred's wife, Chris. is a medical assistanT for a physician in San Pablo. They and Their Three children, Kelly, 9; MaTThew.S; and Brian, 5, live aT 142 Pepperwood. Mayo r Pro Tem Chuck Collins was born in Panama TO American parents and. Thus. holds a dual ciTizenship. HI.' came TO the United States when he was only five years old and grew up in The Berkeley·Albany area where he attended several parochial schools. Chuck did his undergraduate work aT San Francisco State University in design-arT-induslry and sociology. He also received a Master's Degree in IndusTrial Arts from San Francisco University. He presently is working on his dOCToraTe in higher education at the Uni ....ersity of SoUThern California. He Taught industrial arts and electronics at several junior high and high schools in San Francisco and I«tured in the Department of Design and Industry at the University of San Francisco. He is presently Assistant Director for the San Francisco Community College Centers. assigned to John Adams Community College Center. His wife. Pam, is a reading teacher at St . Jerome's School in EI Cerrito. They and their three children, Analisa, 14: Anton, 10: and Andreana. 3 !~ , live aT 1611 Swallow Way. - Councilwoman Lynn Judnich was born in San Francisco but was raised in Hawaii. She grew up amongst many different cultures and was educaTed in both pubfic and private schools. For her undergraduate work, she chose TO move off the Islands to Knox College in IDinois where she ma;ored in Art and Education. After graduation, she mol.led to the Bay Area. She nowworksasa Marketing Specialist in Forms Management with Moore Busi nE'SS Forms, Inc .• in Oakland. Her hobbies include free lance graphic arts work. mainly in the area of publiciTy. Lynn holds the distinction of being the first woman elected to the Hercules City Council since the Clty"s'incorparallon fTf l900. Herhusband.Tony, works for WeUs Fargo Bank. He hasalso taken an active role in the communiTY by becoming a member of the Reserve Force of the Hercules Police Department . They have ill lO·year-oid SOTI, Louis. and live at 1778 Redwood Road. Councilman Gony Solidum is the newest member of the Council; he was appointed to his post in July after Ron Ardissone resigned because of a move to Phoenix. Gony grew up and attended school in lhe Philippines. He graduated with a Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree from the University of·the East in Manila and has also studied pencil sketching. watercolor and oil painting. He worked as a medical adverllslOg writer and artist for a large Filipino drug company belort~ moving to the United Slates in 1968. In San Francisco, he founded and now operates Ideal Dental Ceramics, Inc. In addition, he has been involved with professional and youth activities in all of the communities in which he has lived. After moving to Hercules last year, hI:' became deeply in .... ol .... ed in the formation of the Filipino·American Association of Hercules. Gony's wife. Heidi. IS a claims examiner for New York Life Insurance Company. They and their children. Mark. 9; and Bryan, 2, live at 148 Poppy. CHIEF'S COUN I RY New Faces: The Hercules Police Department has two new officers. Jerry Baker, who was an officer with The EI Cerrito Police DepartmenT for over 11 years, joined H.P.D. recently. Two of the years Jerry spent at EI Cerrito he was the Victim Assistance officer. Prior to that he was working patrol functions. Jerry has also had a. lot of experience dealing wilh The YOUThs of ThaT community. Jerry and his wife. Frankie, and TWO daughTers ages 11 and 14, left the Bay Area for two years and went back East where Jerry entered private business. Jerry al1d his family recently returned to the Bay Area, where he was raised. 10 return 10 the lawenforcemenl field. We are fortunate to have an officer with his experience in our Cily. Mark Stevenson, who has been a Cadet with the Hercules Police Department since ils conception, and who was appointed as a Reserve Officer January lsi olthi.s year, was sworn as a fuD time peace officer July 1, 1979. Mark auended the basic academy in February of this year and is now performing rteld duly in the City. Congratulations Mark! Corporal's Position; Hercules Police Department held an Assessment Center testing session for the position of Corporal on the 26th of July which was extremely comprehensive. Theofficers were required to take a psychological exam. an in·baskel exercise, where persons in a supervisory position are given a series of work related exercises, a comprehensive essay type written exam, and a leaderless group exercise. The highlight of the day seemed to be the role·pIaying exercise where an actress was brought in to PaY Ihe pari of an irrale parent - she did a realistic job of creating a stressful situation.Thenew corporal field supervisor is Art Shields, Sr. Congratulations! Crime Prevention depends on you! OfrlCer Frazer of the Hercules Police Department is our Crime Prevention officer. Individuals or groups who are interested in a meeling w;th Officer Frazer 10 obtain information on how to make you r home more secure, or how 10 help in crime prevenTion. shouIdcall724·COPS. We would also like to remind you tha t we have engravers available for your use in marking your belongings. Call 724·COPS TO obtain these engravers or schedule your crime prevention meeting. BUDGET UPDATE At their July 26 meeting, the Council approved the 1979·80 Fiscal Year Budget for the City. The opera ling budget for the 1979· &:l Fiscal Year is SI .437.951. This COllE' T5 such expenses as police, fire , planning, engineering, leisure services and ....arious administrative and maintenance items. The capital budget covers expendiTures including the new Solar Aquaculture Wastewater Facility, parT of Refugio Park. a MW neighborhood park. the proposed Community Services Center and re·routing Highway 4. For the 1979.so Fiscal Year. the Capital Improvements will CO$! _ 53.975.000. Copies of the budgeT as adopted are available at the <::il\l 1-1<111. HERCULES TOMORROW COMMII I EE FORMED The Council is always anxious to receive input from community members before making decisions regarding the City's future. to formalize this process, the Council recently appointed the Hercules Tomorrow Committee. This committee will be an advisory committee to the Council regarding the development of the industrial zone, The commercial areas, and housing mix in the areas of the City which are noT in the formal planning stages and are not currently before the Council. The committee will have several . orientation sessions and then be divided into subcommittees to study the issues above. The committee will report back to the Council with a final report in six months. The committee members are: Delfin Andres. Walt Bizzare, Al CeleSTin, Arnold Eilers, Frank Filice. Barbara Fort , John Greene, Josephine Hernandez. Doris Holstein. Moyse Howard, Jr., Ed Johnson, Bill Kay, Thea. Klapperich, Russ Perkins, Ed Quinteros, Joe Robinson, Jr. , Mike Talbol. Ramon Taraya, Marcia Toruoo, and Ching·chi Wu. �I and park dnd curving toward the east. 256 $i~ family homes WIll be construc too by Suburban Realty (SunSln!bm Homes). CITY BEAUTIFUL O ur city pIa~ assured us a beautiful c ity from the very sta r t. They insisted on buried electrical and telephone cables and they required developers to li!avi' useabl!! open space in lheir willke. Oni' 0 1 the most im portanl parts of the plan was thi! Covenants, Conditions, and Restric tions placed on thi' Title 10 each lot and agreed to by every homeowner. Dead weeds, exterior antennas. and boats parked in driveways or on the stree t are all violations of the CC& R'sand areenfOfceab!e inacou rt of civil law. The Architectural Review Commi"ee for the La Cresta and Las Ladera s Centex homes has inspected the Cente~ neighborhood and reminders have been mailed to CC&Rviolators . 1t ,sthe sincere wish of the Committee that these notices are received in the spirit in wh ich they are sen t: neighbors helping neighbors. Please take pride in your city and home; you deserVl' to live in the most bi!autifu1city tn the EaSt Bay. It cao't happen without you . The next Architec tural ReVieW Co mm1llee and Homeowner's Association meeting is on Wednesday, August 29th at 7:30 p.m. The meetings a re held in the City Hall. Although meetings are ina City building the Architeclural Review Committe":! is not connected wiTh Cit y government. It is a n aUTonomo us organizatio n of homeowners in the La Cresta and Las Laderas neigh borhoods. The Homeowner's Associat ion, hoW!:'ver . is open to homeowners lrom all parts of the City. OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE The Cou ncil recent ly ... ppoinTeC an Open Space Maintenance Commille":! 10 discuss , in-depth. some of the concems citizens ha ve e~press~t:I regarding open space in the City. Discu5Sionsof the committee wilt center 00 the uses of the openspace. fire retardation and maintenance in the open space areas. Thecommittee will meet regularly forlour months and then report their fIndings to the Council. Members a re: Sharon Ardissone.Roy Bryant. Lawre nc e Custus, Mira King, Sara McLeod. Joyce Marlin, and Ed Strahan. PINOLE VAil EY OR DEANZA HIGH? This la lt high school students in Hercules can a ttend either Pinole Va lley or DeAnza High School. Any stude nt who would like to lransfer should contact the principal or a counselor at Pinole Valley High School to make the preliminary arrangements. Alte r these arrangements a re make, students should contact a counselor a t DeAnza to make sure they are offe ring the a ppropriate courses lor him/her. If a decision is made to t ransler, the principals 01 both schools will take ca re of all the record keeping. AI St udents who attend Pinole will have to find their own transportation since neither nor WestCAT will be p roviding service. (If a group of parents is interested in putting together a bus system. WesTCAT will help . Contact Ron Service at 758·7993.) The graded ilTea parallel to Refugio Valley Road will become Falcon Way wllere 137 additional single family homes will be construct ed hy Subu rban Realty. • CenteK is cont inuing the const ruction of Lade ras Estates al the end 0 1 Refugio Vall.!y Road and Redwood. When completed. 300 new single family homes will be in that area . The disruption along San Pablo Ayenue is due to the construction of Ii sewer ou tfall line . The Cities of Hercu les, Pinole, and Rodeo will be depositing their I,..ated sewage in this pipe 10 be pump('d out into the bay near Rodeo. The projec t is financed by a federalgTilnt and money from The cities of Herc ules. Pinole and the Co unty (for Rodeo). LEISURE SERVICES DEPARTMENT As summer winds down towards fall, the leisure Services Department is wrapping up its s ummer programs and looking forward to th!! new season. Opportunities for boys and girls who want 10 play soccer are avai1able. A Soccer league for boys and girls between the a ges of 6 a nd 14 is now forming in West Contra Costa County. A $ 15.00 lee includes insurance. use of a unifonn, and team equipment. Teams will be assigned by a ge and neighborhood with separate teams for boys and girls. Games begin September 15 and last until Tha nksgiving. You can register at the He rcules Leisure Service s DepartmenT (City Hall). telephone 724·2489, or at the Pinole YM CA at 2454 Simas Avenue . Pinole at 758·5 114. Parents a re also needed to help with the program. A tennis tournament for all ages is planned for Saturda y a nd Sunday. September IS, and 16, at the Woodfield Park tennis cour ts. Categories of play are men's and women's and mixed doubles. The fee is $4.00 per person for residents and $5 .00 per person for non-residents. Sign-ups wiD be taken until September 10, at 5:00 p .m . at City Hall . Tutors. Experienced tutors who have previously worked in sc hools in the Pinole a rea are available 10 help Hercules youth. Employ A Youth Many eager young Hercules re sidents are willing to do a variety of jobs to earn pocket money. If you have a ny jobs, Con lact Cyndy Maloney at 724-2489. She will put you in contact with a yout h. The Leisure Services Department is looking a head to its faU programming schedule. Their purpose is to offer classes that the citizens would be interested in taking. Some popular classes from the past will be offe red again _They would also like to know from you what newclassesyou would like to see offered. If there seems to be e nough interest, the Leisure Services Office will try to find a teacher to offer the class you would Hke to take. In dddition. anyone who would like to teacha class,call724-2489. The fall calendar of events will be out mid·September. For more information on any program call Leisu re Services Office at 724·2489. DIAL·A-RIDE ARRIVES A new Dial-A-Ride service will be offered by WestCAT starting September 1. The Dial·A-Ride van will pick up passengers at their homes and take them anywhere in the area from Port Costa to Tara !-liDs. WANT TO BE A FIREFIGHTER? Passengers may 1I1so be taken to the 78A fine wh ich runs direc tly to the Are.yl)LI.one..oLthose peopl'! whose..rbildbocyl desire..l£l be a fl/"efiAh"te~'~_--'HiUtnp Mall iUId Ricbtllond or to t he Q line.whichruns tothe..ELCerrilO Del has neverq uite died? Your chance is here! The Rodeo Fir!! Dist rict which Nor te BART statio n. protects Herc ule s is looking fo r additi onal volunteers . Volunteers will be The Dial·A.Ride program differs somewhat from a taxi cab. Most on caU 24 hours a day when they are in the City limits. [n addition , they importantly. the cost is less. For 50¢ (25¢ for seniors and ha ndicapped m ust pass a general wrillen exam and a phys ical agili ty teST . people) you Clln ride anywhere in the sys tem. Secondly, you may not be Any person interested s hould conlac t Assi stant Chief Pedro Jimel"\l'zat the only paffenger. A few OTher passenge rs may be picked up before you 799·4561 betwe'!n 8:00 a .m. and 4:00 p .m. Tuesday thro ugh Saturday. reach your des tination . Howe ver, there is not a fixed route so you will be FIRE EXTINGUISHERS FOR S ALE taken di rectly to your destination. The City 01 Hercule s purc hased 1000 fire e~tinguis he rs to sell aT cost to A dispatch number will be available by September. Passengers will be asked for a destination. whe ther or not they must be residents of the Rodeo and Pinole Fire Districts. The extinguishers a re aU · at the destinaHon by a c ertain time, and where to pic k them u p. The metal 5 lb. capacity which are rated for all types of home fires and RV and dispatcher will tell thp na s~p.nger approximate)!' when the va n will arrive. marine use . They have a two year warranty. Because of the quantity purchased , they are availahle for $15.00 - \ess than half 01 retail cos!. CARPOOUNG Two openings a r!! now available with a van pool to San Fra ncisco. The The e~tinguishers are on sale at the Rodeo and Pinole Fire s tations. [he van leaves Hercules at 7:00 a .m. each weekdayforthe financial distric t and P"lnole Fire Department on Plum Street behind Pinole City Hall will sell the leaves San Franc isco again at 5:00 p .m. For more information con tact devices during alike ho urs. The Rodeo Fire Depa rtment at 326 Third will George Booras at 768·8675. Although there are o nly two openings, he will sell extinguishers anytime Mondays through Saturdays. pass on the names of other interested people to Rides, Inc., wi th the hope Having an extinguisher pays off. One of the extinguishers purchased that other van pools can be organized. through this program was used to control a house fire . Fire Department officials report thaI the use of t he extinguisher prevented greater damage CHINESE ASSOC IATION FORMING than what did occ ur. Fire prevention acts payoff - equip your home with at An organizational and gl:!t·ac quainted meeting 01 the Chinese lea st one fire extinguisher. Association of Hercules will be held August 30 at 7:00 p .m. at 124 Oak Court (off 01 Redwood Road in Laderas Estates). English·speaking, WHA UNDER C ONSTRUCTION WHERE? Mandarin and Cantonese s ub·committees are tentaliwly planned. Goals The fr":!nzy 01 earth moving a t the corner 01 Sycamore ancfRefugio of the committee will be discussed . Possible activities could include Ian· Valley Roads is in preparation for a new elementary school named Ohlol"\l' guage classes, Chinese dance lessons, child care, a nd recteation ..AJlinte r· School whiC h will open in September. A neighborhood park is planned for ested people are invited .~call He len or Bill t:eong at 799·4842 for further the a rea a mongst the trees IIdjacent to the school. Plans call for a natural information. seltin..Q witluiatUTe.£lJdv, tr.ails ..am::I. picnic area:Unlhe_area by the school rs • CITY OF HERCULES P.O ..BOX 156 HERCULES. CA 94547 • BULK RATE U. S. POSTAGE PAID H'!rcule s. CA 94547 PERMIT NO . 53 Citizen of Rercules • , •• � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/bc655c40f8ac9332cd7514c4a2eef26e.pdf f558795660f07f0ee54b8dc7d208192b PDF Text Text THJE JEIJERCUILJEAN NEWSLETTER OF THE CITY OF HERCULES P. O. BOX 156 HERCULES, CALIFORNIA 94547 PHONE: 724-CITY (2489) DECEMBER, 1979 MAYOR'S MESSAGE Probably the greatest appeal of our City is its open space and parks. Careful planning has ensured that at least 25% of the land in the residential section of Hercules is open space. [n addition, parks of all types are planned for the City. Below is a brief description of the present and future parks: Neighborhood Parks: Every neighborhood will have a park within a mile or less of people's homes , usually adjacent to the elementary school. Woodfield Park, next to Hercules Elementary School, provides playground equipment, tennis courts , a softball diamond , basketball courts, and green grass for picnics. Ohlone Park will be built along the creek amidst a huge stand of eucal yptus trees and other specie trees behind Ohlone Elementary School. To fit into this environment, passive uses such as picnicking, walking, and relaxing in the shade are provided in the architectural designs. [n addition , a children's play area, and a small amphitheater are planned. Before the Council makes any final decisions on these plans, they want input from the public. The plans can be seen at City Hall. The Council will hold public hearings on the park and the plans will be discussed at neighborhood meetings . At least two additional neighborhood parks are planned for other parts of the City. The geography of the area and the needs of the residents will be considered when designing these parks . Refugio Valley Park: A large community park spanning the City from the east to the waterfront will be built in stages. At the corner of Refugio Valley Road and Sycamore Avenue a community park will be developed consisting of a small lake, an amphitheater, and a large playing field . Across the street at Pheasant and Refugio Valley Roads , four lighted tennis courts are planned. Plenty of parking will be available in both areas. The tennis courts will be ready for use in spring of 1980. The community park and bike and walking paths running the length of Refugio Valley Road will be under development next summer and should be completed by fall of 1980. A tot lot at Refugio Valley Road and Redwood will be the next phase of development. [n addition , picnic areas and a 16·station par course will be located along Refugio Valley Road . Waterfront Park and Historic District: The bike and walking paths from Refugio Valley Park will continue under San Pablo Avenue via an old railroad tunnel to the waterfront area. At the waterfront, a park will be developed. This park will have a great deal of natural open space where Herculeans can sit in the shade of oak and eucalyptus trees to watch the sunset. [n addition , the proposed Municipal Historic District is in this area . Plans call for preservation of the Clubhouse, the present City Hall, and Police Department, and other buildings in the area. Although no definite plans have been made, the Clubhouse may be purchased by the City for a recreation center, and the other buildings used for commercial purposes such as restaurants, and art galleries. Upon approval of the Municipal Historic District, the old houses near the meadow will be sold to a developer experienced in historic property restoration. Twenty houses will be located on Bay and Pinole Streets. The houses will be brought up to code, then painted and landscaped to conform with their original style . The Council is always looking for new ways to serve the public. New propasals regarding . open space and parks include the Adventure Playground described elsewhere in the newsletter and a Staff Naturalist . The naturalist would be under contract with the City of Hercules to prepare a wildlife preservation plan that would be used to modify any development which might harm wild animal and bird habitats and to recommend steps to enhance wildlife which are so much a part of the Hercules environment . The Council is interested in hearing from you on these issues. Please feel free to call me, other Council members , or the City staff with your input. Fred S . Wachowicz MAYOR CHIEF'S COUNTRY We at th e He rc ules Poli c e Department would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. The holiday season is a time when we relax and tend to over· indulge in the holiday spirit. We do not want to ruin Christmas for anyone by making a drunk dri ving arrest, so please don't drink and dri ve. After Santa's visit we see a number of new bikes and motorcycles . Please take that few extra minutes to instruct your children on safety. Also , for motorcycle riders a reminder that the hills are off limits and that you cannot ride on the street if you are unlicensed . A few safety reminders when shopping. Lock your gifts in the trunk . Check for fire hazards involving your Christmas trees and lights . For the past two weeks and during the coming year, officers from the Police Department will be contacting you on a personal basis. We are conducting a neighborhood survey regarding police services and we ask your cooperation. As your Police Administrator [ am truly trying to assess the concerns and needs of this community regarding police services. [ can only do this with your cooperation. Police Cadets needed! We need young adults interested in a career in law enforcement. We are recruiting male and female applicants age 17 who po,,;sess a California driver's license and a desire to work with the police department and community. We offer assistance with school expenses, a small salary and an inside look at police work as a career. [ would urge any young adults or parents who have young adults interested in law enforcement to call us at 724-Cops. Our ride-along program is still in operation. If you would like to ridealong with a police officer on patrol to get a first hand look at your police department in action, please call for an appointment. Again, let me wish you a joyous Holiday, and if we can be of any service to you, please do not hesitate to call us . Cyndy Ma[oney Cyndy Maloney is the Leisure S e r vic e 's Coo r din a tor . A s department head she is responsible for all the recreational programs, classes, and activities sponsored by the department. Cyndy has a B.S. �degree in Public Recreation from Fresno State University. Her experience is varied. She counselled at YMCA youth camps in Fresno for three years and was program and camp director at a family camp. One of her favorite jobs before coming to Hercules was working at Marriott's Great America as a tour guide for VIP's. Cyndy was activities director for the 400 Club at the Diablo Keys apartment complex prior to taking a job in Hercules. In addition to her responsibilities as Leisure Services Coordinator, Cyndy teaches CPR classes and is a graduate assistant for the Dale Carnegie course. She is on the Board of Directors of the Richmond YMCA and the TriCities Discovery Center. She and her husband Dale and their puppy Sundance live in Martinez. John Powderly John Powderly is the Recreation Supervisor for the Leisure Services Department. He directs and coordinates programs related to the parks, playgrounds, sports and cultural activities and organizes the - BAF programs. Henry, Ken and Naomi report to him .John is a lifelong resident of Pinole where he graduated from Pinole Valley High School. He has a B.S. in Recreation from Cal State University, Haywa~d . and a California secondary teaching credential from the University of San Francisco. For a while he substituted and coached basketball at his high school alma mater but decided that his first love was recreation. Prior to Prop 13 cutbacks he worked for the Pinole Park and Recreation Department for ten years where, among other things, he did programming, organized city-wide sports events and intramural teams , and developed a summer camp program. John continues to have an active interest in high school sports activities. He enjoys travelling, camping and photography. after school and on weekends and organizes intermural sports such as soccer, flag football and baseball. Ken is a 1979 graduate from Pinol~ Valley High School. Water polo is his favorite sport but he also acts as captain of the Dolan Lumber Softball team. Adventure Playgrounds Remember how much fun it was to build forts, make mud pies, and get dirty in the vacant lot near your house? And no adults telling you what to do so you could let your imagination run wild! There aren't many vacant lots any more but the next best thing may come to , Hercules. The Leisure Services Department has proposed an Adventure Playground for Hercules. It would consist of a dirt lot where kids of all ages are free to build forts and treehouses, to garden and camp, or to do any nU[Tlber of other activities. The playground would be supervised by Leisure Services personnel. They would Ire there to insure the safety of the children and to teach them to use tools, but they would not be structuring activities. This playground is a place for kids to use their imaginations without adult interference. Although Adventure Playgrounds are a new concept in the U.S., they have been flourishing in Europe since World War II. Interestingly enough, injuries are not a problem in these playgrounds. No more, and in some cases fewer, accidents occur at Adventure Playgrounds than at conventional play areas. Safety is not a problem. Costs for these programs are minimal compared to conventional playgrounds. Most materials like wood, nails and tools are donated. There are no large capital outlays. Staffing is usually the only major expense. The Leisure Services staff is investigating other aspects of the Adventure Playground. For more information call John Powderly at 724·PLAY. Leisure Services Programs Henry Chan Henry Chan runs the In-School program at Hercules Elementary School. The program consists of arts and crafts, perceptual motor contro@Gjiyities, rhythm and games ...physical educ.ation.c1asses, and field trips. Individual tutors are also provided. Henry is attending Cal State Hayward majoring in Recreation Administration and minoring in Theraputic Recreation . He is also working towards a certificate in Special Physical Education. He holds certificates from the American Red Cross in personal first aid, advanced first aid, and CPR. Naomi Sanchez Naomi Sanchez has worked as a playground leader for over a year. She supervises the after-school program and organizes arts and crafts activities. Naomi formerly had a similar job in Pinole. When she is not working for the City, Naomi is acting as an Oakland Raiderette Cheerleader for her favorite football team. In addition to over 16 hours of cheerleading practice a week, she is involved in numerous promotions for the team including appearances for charities. Naomi's hobbies include taking advanced jazz dancing lessons, working on arts and crafts projects, listening to Elvis music and collecting his memorabilia, jogging and domesticating Antartic penguins. Ken Hensley Ken Hensley is a playground leader. He supervises the playground Several Herculeans have indicated a desire to become a United States citizen. If enough people can be found to form a class, the Leisure Services Department will organize a Citizenship Class. The class would help people prepare for the test given to those who become naturalized United States citizens. Call 724-PLAY (7529) if you are interested. Feeling o.verw.eight after holidav indulgence? If YOlLare.interested in joining Weight Watchers, contact Leisure Services at 724-PLAY (7529) . Do you have toys or games that your children no longer use? The Carquinez Coalition, a community organization in Rodeo, is collecting new and used toys to distribute to needy youngsters. They would particularly appreciate the toys this Christmas season but they could use them year-round. Show your Christmas spirit by sharing with the children of our area. Take your contributions to the Coalition office at 199 Parker Avenue in Rodeo between 8:00 a.m. and 5;()0 p.m. , Monday through Friday. A Gift to Hercules The City of Hercules received two grants recently; $5000 was rece'ived from the Carl Gellert Foundation and $5000 was granted by the Fred Gellert Foundation. The Gellerts founded Suburban Realty, the company that builds Sunstream Homes. The Council has indicated that they would like most of the money to be used for playground equipment at Ohlone Park. �~ Something for the New Year 1 •~ . The New Year is upon us. What ., . better way to celebrate than to find \ ~' out more about your City? Neighbors I " ----:' are gathering to hear a presentation :! describing the General Plan for City growth and answering questions about new parks, shopping centers and housing. Leisure Services programs, the Solar Aquaculture Sewer plant and the newest programs in the City are discussed. Find out what's happining! Call Pam Dorway-Worley at 724-2489 if you would like a meeting in your neighborhood. I J Used Christmas Tree, Anyone? The bright ornaments are put away, the tinsel is in the garbage can but what to do with a dried, used Christmas tree? The Pinole Garbage Company has a solution. On January 4,1980 you can deposit your tree in a Pinole Garbage container set up in the lot across from Woodfield Park. If the container is full when you arrive you can leave your tree beside it. If you can't bring your tree to the container, leave it with your trash on the day your .9?rbage is picked up. Thank you to the Pinole Garbage Company for this service! Dial 3 on A becomes Channel 3; Dial 3 on B becomes Channel 32 Dial lIon A becomes Channel 38; Dial lIon B becomes Channel 11 Video Engineering is continuing its work to improve reception on the other channels. New requests for cable service have been flooding the Video Engineering office. They are booked for two solid weeks in advance of service time. They ask that people desiring cable service call their office at 799-0111 for an appointment; however, no hookups can be made before the first part of January. Council Elections Many new residents will have their first chance to vote for members of the Hercules City Council next March when the terms of three of the five Council members expire. Council members presently holding those positions are Mayor Pro T em Charles Collins and Council members Gorgonio Solidum and Joel Zieper. It's not too early to register to vote. If you have changed your address since the last time you voted, you must re-register. Registration cards are available at City Hall and at any Post Office. Simply fill out the form and mail it in at least 30 days prior to the election. Be sure to take part in this very important event. New Business, New Jobs The industrial zone of Hercules is again showing signs of life. The Al Conhagen , Inc. of California, the western branch of a service that repairs equipment for oil companies, shipping lines, and utilities has leased the old VNP , machine shops. In addition to work in their ships they fly their employees to service oil tankers stranded in the oceans of the world. None of their work involves environmentally detr imental operations or machinery. Principals in the business are Pierre Morinaud and Louis Schroll. Mr. Morinaud will be the head of sales and administration. He has degrees in mechanical engineering and business administration. He was involved in anti-submarine defense work for NATO . For over 13 years he was in charge of design and building of new production facilities for an electronics company. Since 1973 he has been selfemployed. Louis Schroll will be..the operations manager for the company. He has 32 years of experience in the petro-chemical industry and marine business. His experience includes refinery construction and work on the Alaska pipeline. Both performed similar work in Benicia. The company wants to hire Hercules citizens. At this point they are looking for highly skilled machinists and mechanical technicians to work in high paying jobs. Operations will run24 hours a day, 365 days a year . The company provides steady employment and full medical and pension benefits. They are concerned about their employees; "The good ones we take care of", they say. Write to the Al Conhagen, Inc. of California, P.O. Box 137, Hercules, 94547. Cable News Video Engineering announces several changes on your cable dial which should make reception better on the channels involved. The change on Channel 3 will improve reception on the Home Box Office station. It will probably not clear up all of the problems on that channel but it should help. The other switch is to clear up reception on these channels. The Aquaculture System Hercules is creating a sensation with its unique Solar Aquaculture Wastewater Treatment system . Inquiries stream into City Hall from many sources. Cities looking for a better sewage plant and universities and organizations interested in the ecological aspects of the system call or visit. In fact, a report on our system done by Harvard University will be presented to the U.S. Congress. What is causing all of this interest? The Solar Aquaculture system, which uses a biological process to clean sewage water, will be a less costly, more efficient and environmentally sound means of treating sewage. After the aquatic plants and animals suck up the nutrients in the sewage, the water is clean enough for use as irrigation and industrial water. The Solar Aquaculture Wastewater System being built in the city will be the first of its kind in the nation -- a very innovative step on the part of the Council. The system consists of a series of holding ponds through which the sewage flows. In each pond bacteria, diatoms, snails, small fish, water hyacinths , and other plants which thrive on sewage feed on the effluent. The effluent moves from pond to pond becoming cleaner and cleaner. The water in the final pond will be clean enough to irrigate the City's open spaces and to sell for industrial uses . If done naturally this process takes a great deal of time In Hercules however, this process will be aided by a greenhouse built over the plant. The sun shining into the greenhouse will keep a constant water temperature which will speed up the biological process. The water hyacinth, a hardy aquatic plant, craves the nutrients and even the toxic chemicals and heavy metals in sewage and is thus highly effective in treating wastewater. This high protein plant can be harvestea and sold as feed for hogs, cattle and fish or placed in a compost pile and converted into a rich organic fertilizer. Thus, unlike conventional wastewater treatment plants, a product can be sold and bring in a separate income from the thriving vegetation grown in the pond. �£s 'ON .llWH3d t9St6 'rI"J 'alou!d OIVd 3DVlSOd os Of) Ltst6 V:::> ! S3'[l:::>~3H 3liN3i\V 'aVOH'IVH SSS S3,n:::>H3H.:IO All:::> 3.1VH }fl08 - -.- . - - ---·---· --------------- ~ __noLhauing.J:o.rgmov~chemical residual which are detrimental in Unlike conventional wastewater plants throughout the United receiving wate;s. Fewe~ " ~~Zhines "are-l1eededWhich elirriinates,. . tfi""' ,. , ""e-- =-States, the Hercules plant does not utilize the environmentally initial capital costs for machines and ongoing costs required to hazardous and very expensive chemicals to treat its water. The operate and maintain them. system in the plant merely helps speed up "Mother Nature's" method This 100% city·financed pioneer project began in 1976 when it was by using an environmentally balanced system to convert raw sewage first presented to the City Council. Two years later jt was into reclaimed water. This water can eventually be used for irrigation unanimously approved by the Council and construction was started, and ind.ustrial uses at a lower cost than water supplied by EBMUD. in March of 1979. April 1980 is the target ·date to start processing In addition to the income from aquatic plants and the recycled waste water through the facility from the new development in water, money is saved by not using the expensive chemicals and by Hercules. HERCULES I !..... ""\ \ C> \ \ \ \. -- . - - - - ---------"""- -.=...::=--=-:~==~=-,----......-.------ � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/96356e8d465316f32ac4d3628d5e5eb6.pdf 3a4cf9be44125f67f9908330a4b732b8 PDF Text Text � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/9826124b49eea2f2a87a0f27e3e89645.pdf 93cb09c4301e9a79b46edbb293126710 PDF Text Text TEJE IBIJEJRCUILJEAN NEWSLETTER OF THE CITY OF HERCULES P. O. BOX 156 HERCULES, CALIFORNIA 94547 PHONE: 724-CITY (2489) OCTOBER, 1979 MA YOR'S MESSAGE The Council was pleased to see so many citizens present at the Neighborhood 6 DEIR public hearing on September 18. Too often the Council is required to make important decisions for the City with little or no public input. For many citizens this was the first public hearing they had attended. There were questions raised about the General Plan was formulated, what an EIR consisted of, and how a neighborhood was planned. I would like to take this opportunity to answer some of these questions in the HERCULEAN where all residents will have an opportunity to see the answers. The major working tool for planning purposes is the General Plan. The General Plan is a description of the overall plan for the City; it shows the residential areas including the density of each area, where the industrial and commercial areas will be and schools , parks, and open space sites. The General Plan document includes a map and an analysis of the following elements: land use, circulation (traffic) , housing, open space and conservation, seismic safety, and noise . The Herc ules G eneral Plan was the result of a three·year study conducted by the Council eiected in 1972 . They consul ted e xpe rts in various fields , and held numerous public hearings. The result of this input was a plan which is substantially the same as the Plan we use today. City co uncils elected since 1972 have found the Plan to be very sound in its basic ass umptions and de tails . There have bee n some changes in the General Plan as vario us neighborhoods came under consideration. For the most part, these have been mino r changes with density in residential areas reduced because of to pographical a nd grading conside rations . The General plan is just that . .. a general description of City growth . The City is divided into nine study areas called "Neighborhoods. " After one or more deve loper (s) buys property in a Neighborhood and proposes some kind of development, a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) is written. The DEIR includes al ternative plans for development that the developer and staff have examined . It includes soils tests , research on wildlife , vegetation , archeology, and impacts on noise , air, and water pollution. Positive and negative impacts of each alternative are discussed and mitigating factors for negative impacts are suggested. A public hearing is set 45 days after the document is a vailable and documents are distributed to many federal, state and county agencies and to the general public. Written responses are requested and testimony is taken at the public hearing held before the Council. This is the hearing that took place on September 18, on Neighborhood 6. All questions raised during the public hearing are studied and responded to in the Final EIR. After the public hearing on the DEIR and the Final EIR information is presented to them , the Council makes their comments and directs staff on how to finalize the EIR for certification and approval. This EIR process gives the Council an opportunity to see the environmental factors influencing the proposed project. Approval of the Final EIR by the Co uncil indicates that the y ha ve recieved this informa tio n .. . it is not an approval of construction. This is just the first step in the development of the Neighborhood . After the discussion o n the Final EIR , the Council usua ll y selects a n al te rnative plan from the EIR which the City staff a nd de ve lopers use in preparing furth er info rmation for the Co uncil. Based o n this input , a Neigh borhood Plan is developed and a ny needed c hanges in the General Plan are prepared . The Neighborhood Plan allows the Council to see more details on each of the elements of the General Plan document. The General Plan is usually not altered; but if there are changes, this is when the documentation is prepared. If the Council approves the Neighborhood Plan and any General Plan changes required, a tentative map covering the proposed amendment is then presented to the Council at another public hearing. These maps give details about the individual lots, landscaping, electrical lines, street lights and many other items in the development. The Council asks questions and may make changes . As conditions of approval of the tentative map , the Council lists all the items they will require of the developer. These include all grading, ~ ~Iandscaping, lot specifications , street construction, and all othe r details that deal directly with subdivision. In addition, improvements outside of the de velopment may be required such as stop lights ,irrigation system , park land donation, or other items that would be appropriate for the particular location. Off-site improvements by deve lopers have incl uded the cons""uction of Sycamore and Refugio Roads, the sewage truck system , storm drainage and donation of land for both Woodfield and Ohlone Parks and sc hool sites. After Council agrees on a tentative map and subdivision ag reements, a Resolution is passed which states all the conditions which must be met by the developer in that Neighborhood. A final ma p is prepared from which the descriptions for indi vidual lots a re figured and the map is filed with the Council Recorder's Office for recordation. As you can see, this is not a hasty process. Indeed , it involves a grea t deal of input and thought on the part of the Council , staff, and the public . The Council hopes that you will take time to study the Neighborhoods as they come before the Council and give us your views on the de velopment of our city. Fred S. Wachowicz MAYOR CHIEF'S COUNTRY T rash is Ugly Litter problems are beginning to plague our fair City. Have you driven along the roads and seen the bags of trash and other articles dumped on the side of the road? It looks horrible! If you have a load of trash and are transporting it, make certain it is covered to prevent it from dropping off your vehicle. We are strictly enforcing the litter laws. The citation for trash dumping from a vehicle is very expensive and the littering fine is $500. Parking Problems We have received a number of complaints regarding the extended parking of R.V.'s , campers, boats and commercial vehicles on city streets. There is a city ordinanc e prohibiting extended and overnight parking of commercial vehicles and R. V. 'so As I am sure you are awa re , the Department is issuing a number of citations and they are e xpensive. School's Open School is bac k in session , a nd there a re lots and lots of li ttle people o ut there o n the street . Please slow down that e xtra litt le bit and let's have another no·accident school year. �Stop-A-Cop We at the Department like to keep an exchange of information flowing with the community. If you want to talk or ask questions about what's happening, our officers would be happy to talk with you. They would enjoy having coffee with you and your family or friends. All you have to do is ask. Also, don't be surprised if an officer just stops to talk. The people here are all human, so don't let that mistique of the uniform and car hold you back. Also, our Ride-Along program is still available. Please call and make an appointment to ride at 724-2677. Crime Prevention Officer Frazer is our Crime Prevention Officer. Any organized group or group of individuals who would like to schedule a meeting to obtain information on home security and crime prevention, can call 724-COPS. Ginger Amantite Ginger Amantite is the City Manager's secretary and Deputy City Clerk. Her secretarial duties include responsibility for typing reports and letters, filing information, keeping personnel records, answering the phones, and dealing with the public. As a Deputy City Clerk she attends Council meetings, types minutes, and performs other duties of the City Clerk which our part-time City Clerk does not have time to perform. Prior to moving to the City Manager's office as a full-time secretary, Ginger worked part-time for the Hercules Police Department. She also worked part-time in the City Manager's office in Richmond. Ginger lives in EI Sobrante with her husband Gary, and their three sons, Mike (19), Randy (17), and Gary, Jr. (17). Gary works for United Grocers in Richmond . The family enjoys black bass fishing and camping. -HERGlH::.ES Ralph Snyder Ralph Snyder is Hercules' City Manager. He is hired by the Council to administer the programs of the Council and to supervise all City Departments on a day-to-day basis. Examples of specific responsibilities include working with staff and consultants on the Solar Wastewater Treatment Plant, Refugio and Ohlone parks, and various neighborhood developments. In addition, he works with the Council's citizen advisory committees and various county and state agencies and the press . A native of New York, Ralph has a BA in Political Science and History from Duke University and a Masters in Public Administration from Syracuse University. Ralph has been a City Manager for over 27 years . He became the first City Manager in Hercules when he was hired in 1975. Prior to this appointment, he was City Manager in Walnut Creek for eight years He has also managed cities in Illinois and Ohio. Ralph and his wife, Ellie, live in Hercules. They have three grown children, Ralph, Lorena, and Lynn; and a grandbaby is expected soon . Ralph enjoys woodworking and sailing as hobbies. TOMORROW COMMITTEE The Council is always anxious for citizen imput in the decision-making process. They have been quite discouraged to find that most citizens do not attend Council meetings to give their views. This is especially crucial at public hearings before a new development is built. Recently, a public hearing on Neighborhood 8, a SOD-home development near Willow Avenue was advertised in the press and at various points in the City. Only two citizens came to the public hearing to testify about the development. This kind of turnout had become commonplace . The Council decided that they must have more advice from citizens. Since it was not forthcoming on a spontaneous basis, they decided to form the Hercules Tomorrow Committee to advise them on specific questions pertaining to housing, commercial and industrial development. Twenty citizens were chosen to be on the committee. Seminars were held to give committee members information on the legal and procedural aspects of planning and the Hercules General Plan. The sub-committees are now meeting to discuss their specific charges. Due to other commitments, three members of the committee resigned. Applications are being taken for openings on the Housing - - - -- -- - - - - -- - - ----fMtx,-The-Cbrr1merCial and the rnous[naI stio-cofilmittees:-EacFI Pam Dorway-Worley committee will look at specific areas in the City pertaining to their Pam Dorway-Worley is the Staff topic. They will also discuss traffic patterns, security and parks . Assistant to the City Manager, a Please call Pam Dorway-Worley at 724-CITY by October 21, if you are interested in serving on this committee. position she has held for about one year. Her job involves writing reports SISTER CITIES for the City Manager and City The Sister City Committee appointed by the City Council is Council, writing the Herculean, meeting regularly to explore options for a Sister City to Hercules. working with citizens' committees, They are presently getting details on a number of cities all over the and dealing with developers and the world before they narrow down their choices. press. Councilman Gony Solidum was a member of this committee befo're Before working in Hercules, Pam participated in the Coro he was appointed to the City Council. He has resigned and there is Foundation Fellowship program, a series of internships with now a vacancy on the committee. If you are interested in serving on this committee. call Pam Dorway-Worley at 724-CITY. government , labor, business, and the media. She has a Masters Degree from Occidental College in Los Angeles. She is originally from Washington State where she was a junior high and high school WHAT IS YOUR OPINION? teacher. She was also a VISTA volunteer on the Navajo Reservation Enclosed with the newsletter is a questionnaire prepared by the and has worked with Tulalip Indians in Washington. Open Space Maintenance Committee, an advisory group to the City She and her husband, L C Worley, and their cat, Twerp, live in Council. In order to facilitate their work, they ask that you fill out the Hercules. Pam enjoys backpacking, sewing, and crafts. questionnaire and return it as soon as possible. �SEWER SERVICE CHARGE The Cities of Hercules, Pinole and Rodeo are joint recipients of a federal grant which pays a significant amount of the cost of building a sewage outfall line. The outfall line was required to carry the treated sewage of the area's ever-increasing population to the Bay. As with all federal grants , there are strings attached. The law requires that each induvidual household using the sewage outfall line must pay a portion of the maintenance and capitalization costs. This amounts to $70.00 per household, per year. This sewage service charge was paid by the citizens until two years ago when the Council voted to pay the charge from the General Fund. As a result of this grant, the users must , once again, pay the service charge . A public hearing on this matter will be held October 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the City Hall. CABLE TV Video Engineering Company has a contract franchise with the City to --J2.rovide Cable ~prQgr_amming to re~"if"ms who woulcfITke to subscribe to the service. Fees are $15.00 for the installation and $7.50 per month service charge to receive 19 channels. For residents who would like to receive the Home Box Office movie channel, they will hook up the additional line for another $15.00. Residents will be charged and additional $9.95 per month for the movie station. Before the Cable TV service can be hooked into a home, the main cable must be laid and spliced. This has been done in all neighborhoods except for parts of Laderas Estates . Barring unforeseen complications, the Laderas Estates area cables should be laid by the end of October. A door hanger will info rm you when your street is completed. In all areas where the cable is ready, residents can call 799-0111 to schedule a hook-up for their home . A technician will come to your home at the scheduled time about five or six working days after you call. Sometime when the technicians arrive they discover that t-he conduit from the main cable to your house was plugged with concrete or debris during construction_In this case , they will inform you of this and then contact a construction crew who will Llnblock the conduit. Due to the large number of blocked conduits, it will be from one to two weeks before this will be done. When your conduit is clear, another door hanger will inform you that you can call for a final hookup. There have been some complaints of poor reception on some channels. The Council requested the Vlaeo~Engineering owners meet with City staff to investigate the situation. This is being done and staff will report back to the Council on the matter at their October 9 meeting. HOMEOWNER'S MEDIATION SERVICE Last year the Council requested that a Homeowner's Service be organized to provide a means for · homeowners who are dissatisfied with the developer's service (not involving Building Code Violations) to find a solution to their problems. A Council committee selected six mediators for this program, all of whom have background and personality to handle conflict situations_ Briefly, the pogram works this way. The homeowners who want mediation of their dispute pay $25.00 directly to the mediator. The developer will match the amount. The $50.00 is the total fee the mediators receive. The mediator will contact both sides to receive background information, set up a meeting with both parties present, listen to both sides and propose a solution to the problem. Both parties will be asked to abide by the decision of the mediator. The City acts only as a conduit for the service. The developers have supported the program by giving mediators copies of the pertinent files and by sending their representatives to meetings. Homeowners who have used this service report very positive results _Anyone who is interested in knowing more about the Home Mediation Service may call Pam Dorway-Worley at 724-CITY. The Home Mediation Service is not the only option available to homeowners, however. Complaints regarding your home can be lodged with the State Department of Consumer Affairs at 8301 Edgewater Drive in Oakland, California 94603. They will send you information and forms. You can also go to the small claims court if you feel the $750.00 or less damage has been done toyour home _You must appear in person at the Municipal Court, 100 -37th Street, Room 248, in Richmond to complete forms and pay a $2.00 filing fee_ You must name an officer of the development company as the defendant in the case. Although the majority of citizens in Hercules are satisfied with th~ir homes ,- it is hoped that those who have problems will take some positive action to correct the problems_ DIAL-A-RIDE Citizens of Hercules now have access to a transit system that will pick them up at their doorstep and deliver them to their destination anywhere in the Port Costa to Hilltop Mal! area for only 50q: (25q: for seniors and handicapped) . The Dial-A-Ride vans also connect with a 78A AC Transit bus which runs down San Pablo Avenue from Crockett to the El Cerrito Plaza and the Q line which goes to the EI Cerrito Del Norte BART station. The service is in operation from 6:00 a.m . to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturdays. Ride rs should call 799-5757. A dispatcher will ask you where you are going, whether or not you must be there at a specific time, and where to pick you up. The dispatcher will tell you approximately when they will pick you up. Approximately 150 people use the system each day. The California Highway Patrol has informed Dial-A-Ride that they cannot take school children to and from school because the system does not have a fixed pickup route and schedule_ Unlike San Francisco where the City government runs the bus system, the Dial-A-Ride program is run by an independent Board of Directors_ The cities of Hercules and Pinole, and Contra Costa County have a Joint Powers Agreement to operate a transit system. The seven members of the Board of Directors are selected in the following way :·two members are appointed by both the Hercules and Pinole City Council. One of these members from each city must be a member of the City Council. The HercJles Council chose to appoint two Council members . .. Lynn Judnich, and Chuck Collins. Lynn Judnich is presently Chairman of the Board. Three at-large members are appointed by the County Board of Supervisors. The funding for the system comes from sales tax revenue and federal funds which are distributed by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC). CITY HALL PHONE NUMBERS CITY HALL . __ . _____ LEISURE SERVICES POLICE (business) __ POLICE (emergency) . . _. 724-CITY (2489) ___ 724-PLA Y (7529) .. _ 724-COPS (2677) . __ _. __ .. __ 724-1111 �ESON lJWH3d 179S176 \;J'J '<lIQU'd OIVd 39V.lSOd 'S '(1 LPSP6 VJ 'S31flJH3H 3flN3/\ V aVOH1IVH SSS S31flJH3H .:10 AlIJ 31.VH }fmH ---_. - ------------ ---=-= ~-- ----.- - - -:---.- -- -----.--- -- -._---==--=:- -- disc jockey will be there. Cost is only 25'::. Door prizes will be given a nd a dance contest will be held . FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Fire extinguishers are still for sale. The Ci ty of Hercules purchased 1,000 extinguishers and is selling them at cost. . . thus, you can buy a 5pound capacity, all metal extinguisher UL rated for all types of home fires, recreational vehicles , and marine uses. Because of the quantity purchased, they are available for $15.00 each less-than half the retail cost. Extinguishers are available at the Rodeo and Pinole Fire Departments. The Rodeo Fire Department at 326 Third Street wil! sell extinguishers any time Monday through Saturday. The Pinole Fire Department on Plum Street behind the Pinole City Hall will sell the devices during office hours. FAMILY SEMINAR AT HERCULES SCHOOL VANPOOL SPACE AVAILABLE If you are interested in saving gas in your commute to San Francisco , contact Ming Ko at 799-4173 to join a vanpool. The Ko 's own a van and want riders to accompany them. They will leave Hercules at 6:45 a. m . for the Financial District in San Francisco and pick people up again at 5:00 p.m. for the return trip. TENNIS ANYONE? The first phase of the Refugio "7Valle~omm' lI.litj,L ~:,:,u.::..J·L::>u.~,'-l.1--=--"~ CITIZENSHIP CLASSES Are you interested in becoming a naturalized United States citizen? If there are about 20 people interested in taking citizenship classes, an instructor may be able to come to the Hercules area. Call Cyndy Maloney at 724·PLA Y (7529). To celebrate one year of dances in Herc ules the Hercules PTA and the Hercules Reserve Police are sponsoring a dance for students in the 7th through 11th grades on October 20 from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. A Discussions will be held after each film. You do not need to atte nd each session to receive benefits from these films. You are encouraged to attend as many as possible . Most sessions contain lots of humor mixed with plenty of hard punches (you'll laugh between each _ _"o~L- four (c oun't"e;;;) lighted teiinis courts located at the southeaster corner of Refugio Valley and Pheasant Roads should be under construction this winter. On October 9 the City Council a lso will be studing the Draft EIR on all aspect of the park. The proposal for the park includes a lake , small amphitheather, small childrens play area , soccer and football field, and a Par Course for joggers. Siowwaikers and bikers will be accomodated , too . DANCE! DANCE! DANCE! "FOCUS ON THE FAMILY" a filmed seminar originated by Dr. James C. Dobson , USC School of Medicine, will be presented at the Hercules Elementary School , 1919 Lupin Road. The schedule is: Friday, October 12 -- 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Film I: The Strong· Willed Child . Film 2: Shaping the Will Without Breaking the Spirit. Saturday, October 13 "- 9:00 to 12:00 Noon. Film 3: Christian Fathering Film 4: Preparing for Adolescence: The Origins of Self Doubt. Film 5: Preparing Adolescence : Peer Pressure & Sexuality. Sunday, October 14 -- 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Film 6: What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew About Women: The Lonely Housewife. Film 7: What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew Abou t Women : Money , Sex , and C hildren There is n~~gistrationfee. -For mC;re information c~1I the 'seminar discussion leaders , Larry and Jean Webb, 271 Pepperwood Drive, 758-5737. WHAT'S HAPPENING IN HERCULES? If you are interested in information about the General Plan , the building under construction, the new sewer system, the proposed parks, and answers to other que stions about the City, a neighborhood meeting will satisfy your curiosity . Neighborhood meetings are held in the evenings at homes around the City'. They provide and opportunity to find out more about the City in which yo u li ve and to meet your neighbors . If you would be interested in hosting a meeting or having a meeting in your neighborhood, call Pam Dorway·Worle y at 724·CITY. NEWSLETTER NEWS The Herculean has been published regularly for a year now. We'd like to hear your comments about the newsletter. Do you have a ny suggestions for articles, new features, or other input? If so , please call Pam Dorway·Worley at 724·CITY. �OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE QUESTIONNAIRE There is going to be a public meeting of the Open Space Committee to discuss the results of the follow ing survey and to obtain additional information pertaining to the use of open space. Please answer the following questions regarding open space, detach, fold, and return to City Hall by October 24, 1979. l ,t For your convenience the postage is prepaid. , -- ... "----. -:..---- ---:--- -- - - - - - - -- - - -- - - - - - - -- ---- - - - - - - - - - - -..-- ~-~~~~_: ~.:~_ ~~ - - --.,-.r. ~~_~~ ~: . 1. \ 2. . . What do you feel is your personal responsibility toward maintaining open space? What would you like to see growing on the hills in Hercules that are designated open space? If so, how? 3. Would you be willing to pay for maintenance of open space? 4. What would you recommend to control the fire hazard of our hills? 6. If possible, would residents of Hercules be willing to buy into a gray wate,r irrigation system for their personal non-potable use? . - . ..;---....--- . � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/7274b3e80c75bd1e2ff7a48e0a43a81f.pdf 59099056c36e3612d8d33a8b2eff51b9 PDF Text Text TEJE JEIJERCUILJEAN NEWSLETTER OF THE CITY OF HERCULES P. O. BOX 156 HERCULES, CALIFORNIA 94547 PHONE: 724-CITY (2489) April 1980 MA YOR'S MESSAGE promptly, the only person who will see it will be a clerk who has As you know, Hercules is a new, growing, evolving community. thousands of returns he/ she checks to see if all answers are Here, an old·timer is someone who has lived in the City over five completed. If all answers are completed , the information (excluding years! People move into their neighborhoods as strangers and soon your name, address and telephone number) is read into a computer find that the people of Hercules are good folks to know. Gradually which sorts all answers for the statistical summaries. The actual former strangers join into the community spirit of our City. questionnaire is locked into a vault that only the Census Bureau has This community spirit is enhanced by the many people helping access to. others , being good neighbors. It's time these people be recognized for This census is very important to Hercules. It is important that ~ . ~..lheir.....efforts,--SO--.-the-l:le.r-culean _is.. establishing. the GOOD ~-everyone(mswel tlte cetlsas so tlte City-can-have-a--complem-cuunt~ NEIGHBOR AWARD . The Good Neighbor Award will recognize To underscore this, the CityCouncilpassedaProclamationdeclaring those people who add a spark to other people's lives through their April 1 as Census Day and strongly urging all residents to cooperate words and actions. It can be a neighbor, someone from another part fully with the census. Wh Y IS . th e census so Impor . t an t t 0 H Ies. ? of town, or a member of your club or organization who is a special ercu person to you. Do you know a Hercules Good Neighbor? I urge you to nominate him or her by writing or calling Pam Dorway·Worley, City Hall, P .O. Box 156, Hercules, California, 94547 , 724·2489 . Good neighbors will be recognized in the pages of the Herculean. Fred Wachowicz Mayor CHIEF'S COUNTRY Burglary Prevention: We have had a number of burglaries in the City in the past months. We were able to apprehend a suspect through some fine investigative work by our officers. We want to make the community aware that you can assist us . If you see anything suspicious, please do not hesitate to call us . We are also prepared to give burglary prevention talks in the community. If you are interested on how to make your home less attractive to a potential burglar , please call us at 724·2677 (COPS) to set up an appointment. Reserve Officers and Cadets: We are still recruiting male and female Reserve Officers and Cadets . If you would like a chance to serve your community, please call for an appointment and we would be happy to e xplain the program to you. Traffic Enforcement: We have received a number of complaints regarding speeders . We will be concentrating on a stricter traffic enforcement program in the residential area , both in the Centex (especially Violet Road) and Sunstream areas. Please remember the speed limit is 25 MPH in the residential areas . The spring weather brings a number of children out to play in and near the streets. It is up to you to drive cautiously and carefully . Ride--Along Program: Our ride·along program is still active . If you a re interested in seeing your police department in action , call for an appointment to set up a ride with our officers. The April 1, 1980 Census Day By April 1, you will have received a census questionnaire in the mail. Questions about the age, sex, education, income and ethnic group COUDtlDg of family members, your house, utilities , automobile , taxes , and job are included . Many· of ffie quesfiOns ~ are detailed but each is asked for a specific reason . For example, the questions on plumbing facilities and number of rooms per house are used to determine where substandard housing exists and allows the federal, state and local governments to determine where grants and loans will be made. The questions may be detailed, but be assured that your answers are CONFIDENTIAL. Census Bureau workers are sworn to secrecy. The census has been taken every decade since 1790. Not once has a census employee ever been formally charged with releasing anyone's census answers. No other government agency including the IRS, the FBI, or the Immigration Service has access to Census Bureau records. The information from the census is distributed only as statistical summaries . Your particular answers cannot be identified. If you do not mail back your census questionnaire, census takers will visit you and ask questions orally. If you mail your questionnaire We're on you. Answer the census. Revenue Income Based on Population: Certain revenues collected by the State are shared with the cities based upon population. Each man, woman and child brings about $140 in revenue for city services. In the 1970 census, Hercules had 121 residents. After a special census in August 1977, the population had zoomed to 1,658. By the time of another special census in January 1979 the population had risen to 3,900, almost double the 1977 number. City staff estimates the present population to be 6,500 to 7,000 residents. The City needs to have an accurate count of the population to budget for programs of direct benefit to all its citizens. Planning Programs: The census will give age and sex distribution, and ethnic background of Hercules citizens. This information will be very important to the Leisure services Department as they determine the type of programs to offer. The City Planner will use similar information in planning the type of parks, and other facilities needed for the residents. The City Council will use the information on the census as background for the policies they make for the City. Attracting Business: Businesses thinking of coming to Hercules call City Hall almost daily. They want to know the age, ethnic groups, income, job skills and education of the population. An updated census will allow the City to give them an acc urate picture. This will help attract commercial establishments to serve the needs of residents. The Council is also interested in developing the industrial zone. The information from the census will be a valuable marketing tool to attract industry which will provide appropriate jobs for residents. Applying for Grants: The more accurate the census is, the greater chance Hercules can obtain state and federal grants if available and when needed . In these days of inflation and tight budgets, even a relatively prosperous city like Hercules needs to look at these sources of income. The first step for eligibility for state and federal loans and grants is a population profile including information on age, ethnic groups, income, housing, and employment. The only acceptable information is information verified by the census. Since Hercules is growing so rapidly, our census information will be outdated quickly. In many ways, this makes it even more important to have an accurate 1980 census count··we have to rely on these numbers for many years. The grants affected by the census count includes those for public works (streets, highways, traffic control, and sewage treatment plants), public services (fire and police protection), human and social services, and housing and planning grants. Proposition 4: The recently passed Constitutional amendment put a limit on government spending. The formula for the spending limit factors population and cost of living. Accurate census counts will determine the ceiling for Hercules. Reapportionment: Districts for the U.S . House of Representatives and State Legislature are determined by the population of each district. The one person, one vote Supreme Court ruling dictated that the districts have to be apportioned by exact numbers. The Census is important to Hercules. We 're counting on you! Lee Girl Lee is Finance Officer for the City, a part time position he has held for over a year . He is responsible for City investments, accounting for revenues and expenditures, cost statements and internal audits . Lee also keeps his eye on the fiscal policies, procedures and systems related to State of California governmental codes. 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BOX 156 HERCULES, CALI FORNIA 94547 PHONE: 724-CITY (2489) AUGUST, 1980 MAYOR'S MESSAGE The Council has spent the last several months discussing the 198081 Fiscal Year budget and planning for the future ofthe City. Thisisa long and arduous task made more difficult by the fact that our expected revenues will be decreasing in the next few years. In the past, our only real source of income has been the sales tax from the Pacific Refinery. The total revenue from this source has topped $3 million--more total sales tax than any city in the West Contra Costa County, excluding Richmond. Pacific Refinery management has informed the City that we can no longer expect this windfall--the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow is disappearing. There are several reasons for this. Pacific's fuel oil contract with Los Angeles utilities provided most of the sales tax to Hercules. The contract has been terminated as of December, 1980. To offset this loss, Pacific has decided to expand their facilities . T<heir major product will then be jet fuel--a product which is exempt from state sales taxes. Thus, the revenues will decrease dramatically from this source. Major sources of revenue are: Sales Tax Interest Earned Property Taxes 1979,80 FY Actual 1980-81 FY Estimated $3,416,856 828,300 129,740 $1,000,000 400,000 175,000 Hercules has approximately $7 million in reserves, however, much of it is earmarked for needed capital projects such as the wastewater treatment plant, parks and a civic center. Because of the planned capital outlay expenditures this year, the amount of interest will be low. Once again, our high reserve level is dependent upon the money saved from the Pacific Refinery sales tax which is dwindling. The other major source of revenue is property taxes. Since Prop. 13, these taxes are fixed at 1% of assessed value. As Hercules grows, these will increase, but this will never be a high source of income. The operating budget has been carefully examined in light of the changing revenue picture. However, Hercules is growing rapidly. Between January, 1979, and January 1980, at least 1900 people have moved into Hercules--an increase of 67%. Additional services are needed for these people. The departmental increases are nominal considering the increase in population. Major departmental budgets 1979-80 FY 1980-81 FY follow: City Manager Community Development (Planning) Public Safety Maintenance & Public Services Leisure Services Actual $90,743 264,197 Budgeted $101,250 348,600 357,546 219,236 106,800 446,400 291,900 130,250 Planning functions include work on two housing tracts, Refugio Valley & Ohlone Parks, and the civic center. The Public Safety budget is expanded to continue our excellent police services. As the population increases, an additional patrolman, plus a records clerk will be added. Aggressive staff training and development will occur, plus a continuation of the functions already performed , by the department. Maintenance functions are contracted to Preventative Maintenance, Inc . (PMI). Due to the addition of new parks and streets this year, the cost of maintenance will increase dramatically. PMI provides street maintenance, street cleaning, park maintenance, janitorial services, traffic striping and control, and street wastewater collection. Leisure Services continues an active program for children and adults. Current programs are listed elsewhere in this newsletter. In addition, special events, such as the 4th of July celebration, and the Cultural Fair emanate from this department. Civic Arts programs have been scaled down considerably from the proposed budget, but some programs will be developed throughout the year. As mentioned earlier, capital improvements use a great deal of our reserves. The major projects slated to begin for 1980-81 are the following: Refugio Valley Park Ohlone Park Civic Center Industrial Road $1,365,000 201,000 500,000 250,000 Further information on Refugio Valley Park, Ohlone Park, and the civil center is contained elsewhere in this newsletter. We are anxious to complete these projects to provide recreation and a community center for the citizens of Hercules. The industrial road is proposed to extend from Highway 4 into the industrial zone near San Pablo Bay. This road is an important step in the development of the industrial area. Although the fiscal picture in Hercules is changing dramatically, the Council is making its best effort to pr'ovide a sound future for the citizens of Hercules. A two week Police Youth Academy is being conducted by Hercules Police Department. The 26 students who are enrolled are receiving instruction in basic law, police operations and a general overview of how police officers are trained. The main purpose is to improve the relationships of police and young people in the community. A reminder that there is an active vacation watch program available to residents. If you are planning to go on vacation, please call 724COPS, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to arrange a daily check of your residence and some helpful hints. Upon your request, an officer will come to your home, survey your home with you and give helpful suggestions on improving the security of your home . The program is designed to make your home less attractive to burglars, by helping you help yourself. The program will start August 1, 1980. If you are interested , please call 724·COPS for an appointment. It takes 20 minutes to complete the survey. The campaign to reduce traffic accidents is still very active . The intersection of San Pablo Avenue and Sycamore is one of the worst spots in the City. Please use extreme caution when making tutns and obey the stop signs. There are a number of abandoned and non-operating vehicles throughout the City. The vehicles will be cited and, if they are not moved within a reasonable time, they will be towed out of the City. If you are aware of any vehicle that is creating a problem, please call Hercules Police Department. Remember, the traffic officers are still strictly enforcing the speed limits in the City, so please use caution. The children are still on the street. �I I I I RUSSELL QUINN When Chief Russell Quinn was hired in late 1977, his primary responsibility was to organize the Hercules Police Department. After many months of hard work, the departm ent officially became operational in July, 1978. Since that time, the Chief has been responsible for the administrative and operation· al functions of the department including working on fiscal year budgets, planning, grant writing , and vendor contracts. The Chief's prior experience includes working as a civilian special agent with a top secret clearance for the United States Naval Intelligence. His duties revolved around felony investigations for the Navy. He served for several years as an officer and investigator for the Ventura Police Department concerned wit h robberies, burglaries, and general assignme nts. He received an honorable discharge from the Marine Corps after four years of service. He has a B.S. degree in police sc ience with an emphasis on sociology and psychology from UCLA. He recently received his Maste rs Degree in local , state and federal governance from Golden Gate University. He and his wife, Marion, IiV(' in Hercules wit h their three sons, William, Michael and Russell. LESTER WASKO Lester Wasko is Lieutenant for the Hercules Police Department. He is second in command to Chief Quinn and is acting Chief in his absence. His pnmary responsibilities are the supervision of ten Hercules patrol officers, two civilians, two cadets, and the detective division. He assists the Chief in writing grant proposals . Les moved to Herc ules after ten years' ex· perience in the San Francisco Police Department where he worked as d communications supervisor, an undercover agent for robberies and narcotics, and as a volunteer with the Police Youth program. He was awa rded the Medal of Valor for performance while working robberies for the San Francisco department. His education includes a BS from San Francisco State and two years of law school at Lincoln University in San Francisco . He and his wife, Sandra , live in Hercules wi th their daughter , Danielle. Les enjoys racquetball, te nnis, camping, skiing and swimming. Duties and responsibilities include complete records security and control, responsibility for the custody, control and release of restricted information, pro cess ing inform at ion on active investigations, insurance, and court citations, and other duties related to police records. The job requires a basic knowledge of general office eq uipme nt and procedures , good communication skills, and ability to work effectively with the public. Prior law enforcement records experience is desired but not required. The pay is $5.00 per hour, plus benefits negotiated in a contract. Closing date for filing is August 15 , 1980. Applications can be obtained by calling the Police Department at 724· COPS. Hercules is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD --T~h~ is-m -onth the Herculean is proud to annoui1Ce1FiatfFie"G'Cioa- Neighbor Award" goes to two deserving citizens: Barbara Kell y of 349 Violet Road , and Jim Meska uskas of 115 Ash Court. Barbara Kelly is nominated by Sunni Peterson·Eilers of 158 Elderberry Court , who praises Barbara's many acts of kindness. When Sunni was locked out of her house, Barbara took her to work, took her children to a sitter, and then after work, she allowed them all to stay with her until Sunni's husband arrived home with a key . On another occasion, when the whole Eiler family was ill , Barbara helped by feeding the family with a special pot of chicken and noodles . Barbara is simply a good friend, someone who really listens ... a very special neighbor. Jim Meskauskas is nominated by Mrs. Zeene Harris of 112 Ash Court, and all the other neighbors on Ash Court. He is characterized as a very kind and helpful man. He plays with the children on the court and helps them when they need assistance. When one little boy was hit. by a rock, Jim cleaned his wound and comforted him until his family returned home. Jim always seems to be around when he's needed and is pleased to help his neighbors. The Herculean is pleased to honor· these fine people. If you have a friend or neighbor who deserves a Good Neighbor Award , call or write Pam Dorway·Worley at City Hall, P.O. Box 156, Hercules, CA 94547; or call 724·2489 . I lliLLSPENCER Bill Spencer is the Detec tive f....---Ser.geant..-o.£ __ the.-H.er:cules Department. His responsibilities , include criminal and gene ral investi· .gations, court liaison activities, and the control and supervision of the newly organized Records Division. Prior to coming to Hercules in March of 1978, Bill was an officer in EI Ce rrito for eleven years and an officer in Herndon, Virginia for one year. Bill has continued his law· related education at various colleges in California. He is currently attending an external degree program at St. Mary's College. Bill i'\nd his wife , Marina, have two sons, Bill & David . One of Bill's major off·duty activities is watching his sons play football and baseball. He also enjoys fishing and painting. I JOB OPENING - RECORDS CLERK The Hercules PQlice Department is urging Hercules residents to apply for the position of Police Records Clerk . The Records Clerk will work directly for the Records Supervisor, and will assist him/her in all duties of the Records Division. The Records Clerk will be responsible for all records and functions of the Records Department in the absence of the supervisor. The Records Clerk must be able to meet and deal effectively with the public. CONSTRUCTION IN HERCULES The area being graded adjacent to Highway 4 and Willow Avenue is the future site of 558 Centex patio homes and townhouses. Plans call for 365 patio homes with a mix of three and four·bedroom housing, units varying in size from 1200 to 1700 square feet. There will be a five · acre park with a private recreation center adjacent to the elementary school site . A large tot lot and play area will be near the open space in another part of the neighboorhood. There are 26 acres of open space. Willow Avenue will be widened to four lanes. Sales of homes will begin in the spring of 1981. If you have additional questions call the Laderas Estates sales office at 799-4214. Refugio Valley Community Park at the corner of Sycamore and Refugio Valley Road is under construction. The park will include a jogging and bike path running the length of Refugio Valley Road . At the corner of Sycamore Avenue, a small lake , an amphitheatre, and a play field are planned. The completion date is spring, 1981. �Ohlone Park adjacent to the Ohlone Elementa ry School will be started this year. The park will be for passive ac ti vities suc h as picnicking and walking. A children's playgrou nd will be bui lt. T he first phase , closest to the school, will be completed fi rst. Planning for a Civic C enter on Sycamore Ave nue is in the preliminary stages. The C ouncil ha s toured C ivic C enters in o ther cities , discussed the needs of Hercules a nd made some dec isio ns regardi ng expendi tu re limits . A great deal of public inp ut will be sough t be fo re the project is completed in la te 1982. RA TTLESNAKES: - BE AWARE, NOT AFRAID By Gary Bogue, City Natura list HERCULES HISTORY BOOKLET The He rcules history booklet is receiving praises from all sides. It's full of inte resting stories abo ut the first 100 years of He rc ules' history , plus pictures of old-timers a nd the places they frequented . Readers will e njoy stories about the Village life of the worke rs, the Superintendent's ma nsion , the tough school marms, the chicke n wire and stucco statue of Herc ules, and the tragic explosions a t the He rcules dynamite pla nt. The authors are two Herc ules residents, Cori Oja la a nd Kevin Mc Grath. They spo ke with ma ny of the people who lived in Herc ules when it was a company town for the man ufac tu re of ex plosives a nd fe rtilize r, the n compiled their stories into a bookle t called , "Remembering Days Past: He rcules 1879 to 1979 ". The booklets are available a t City Ha ll. They will a lso be sold at meetings of various groups in the community a nd at community events . They are a lso being sold at Lafaye tte Federal Savings in the Safeway shopping center in Pinole , Lloyd's Bank and S tacy's. The cost is $5.50 per DOOk. II you would li ke to order the booklet by mail , send a c heck for $6.50 payable to "City of Herc ules" to: Histo i y Bookle t, Hercules City Hall , P .O . Bo x 156 , Hercules , CA 94547. Recently, a ratt lesnake was fo und in He rc ules. Because of this, there has been some concern ex pressed on what should be done to avoid any potentiall y dangerous encounters with one of these reptiles in the futu re . The first thing to re membe r is not to panic. Rattlesna kes a re fo und in the hills around He rc ules , and occasio nall y (but not commonly) turn up in town. But as long as you and you r famil y - espec iall y the c hildre n - a re awa re tha t they're arou nd , and yo u keep your head and avoid the m if you see the m, nobody will get hurt. There is no sure-fire way to re pel rattlers with sprays or to keep them out o f your yard wi th horsehair ro pes . T hey don't tra vel in pairs , or avenge the d eath of thei r ma tes . T hey cannot o ut run you ... their to p speed is 3 to 4 miles per hour ... a fa st walk or a slow trot . And they a re jus t as afraid of you as yo u a re of them. Tell your child ren tha t if they should see a rattlesna ke , o r any snake they THINK is a rattlesna ke, wh ile hiking in the hills . they should just leave the a rea and go somewhe re else . They sho uld also tell the ir fr iends so they can a lso avo id that area in the futu re . And if a nyone wan ts to discuss this mat ter furt her , call the C it y Hall at 724-CITY, and leave your name and phone num be r. I' ll be most happy to phone you back and answer any ques tions . Using a little common sense. . we can li ve in peac e a nd harmo ny with our wild neighbors .. . be they covered with fur, feathe r. o r scales . Enj(!!JSummer LEISURE SERVICES SEWER SERVICE CHARGE Notice of the $70.00 sewer c harge was ma iled to all Herc ules prope rty owners befo re July 12. A July 22 public hearing was held to discuss the method of payment of the fee which will become pa rt of the property assessment rolls. This sewer service charge is a fee for service similar to the fees paid for EBMUD water or for Pinole Garbage Company pickup. The sewer se rvice charge was paid by individual property owners until two years ago when the C ouncil voted to pay the charge from the G eneral Fund . The City can no longer do this for two rea sons: 1. The Cities of Hercules, Pinole and Rodeo are joint recipients of a federal grant which pays a significant amo,un t of the cost of building a sewage outfall line. The outfall line was required to carry the treated sewage of the area's ever-increasing population to the Bay. As with all federal grants, there are strings attached. The law requi res that each individual household using the sewage outfall line must pay a portion of the maintenance and capitalization costs. This amounts to $70.00 per household, per year. 2 . Due to changes in product line at the Pacific Refinery, the City will no longer be receiving the large sales tax revenues they have in the past few years. This means belt-tighte ning in many areas, including this one. II you have fu rthe r questions , call City Clerk J oe Valles a t 724CITY . Come to the FREE Woodfie ld Park Twilight C once rt on Augus t 6, fro m 7:00 to 8:30 p.m . where Dave Robbins will perform a Country Music Concert. The Monday nigh t movies at Woodfield Park continue. The last showing of the season is Snoopy Come Home on August 4 afdusk . Weight Watchers is looking for members fo r their Wednesday e vening classes from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. a t the Hercules Ele me nta ry School. A registratio n fee of $8 .00 is levied a nd a weekly cost of $5.00 is collec ted at the meeting. New me mbers are welcome at an y time. Friday , August 8 , children from 8 to 88 years of age can e njoy themselves at the Manteca Water Slides_ Tickets are $12 .00 which includes transporta tion and three ride tic kets . Registration form s are available at City Hall . The sign-up deadline is August 6. A teen dance will be held on August 15 , from 7:30 to 11:00 p .m. for SOG: per person. The dance is for Hercules residents and their guests only_ Each Hercule s teen will be a llowed one guest and must put the ir guest's na me on the guest list prior to the dance. This can be do ne by calling 724-PLAY . The Summer Arts progra m is held for children.over six years of age ea ch Tuesday, Wedne sday and Thursday. The Dial-a-Ride bus will pic k up youngsters at 12:15 p.m. at Herc ules Ele mentary Sc hool to transport the m to the Civic Arts Ho use near the City Ha ll. They re turn at 2:30 p.m . Totem pole carving continues at Woodfield Park from 9:00 to 11:00 a. m. on Tuesdays , Wednesdays, a nd Thursdays for children ove r seven yea rs of age . �.... OOH3S S:l....fl3H:lH l V . 'W'd t Ol 'W'V 6 WOH.:I HlNOW :lHl .:10 AVOHfll VS ON03:lS :lHl Sf 9NH3A3:lH £9 'ON .lIWH3d fl99fl6 V'J '<lIOUld OIVd 39V.LSOd 'S '0 31.\lH }llflS , ; " - - - . - _ _ _ _ _ .~ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ J _ SISTER CITIES FOR HERCULES L.PSP6 V::> 'S3.... fl::>H3H 3flN3/\V aVOH....IVH SSS S3.... fl::>H3H .:10 A.lI::> --~H~r~~les can ~fi;r T~-u~hiTT1~ -i~for~ati~~n its in~ocativeideas in relation to the environment and providing city services. The ethnic groups in Hercules can provide the Japanese with an insight into many different American cultures. T sushima can offer Hercules an example of tradition and stability elements that the ' young City of Hercules is still developing. The City Council passed a resolution officially recognizing Tsushima, Japan as the first Hercules Sister City. The government in Japan now has this resolution and will be discussing the matter with their government officials. There is every reason to believe that Tsushima also wants to affiliate with Hercules. The Sister City Committee is discussing ways to involve more citizens in the work of the committee. The Sister City program is for all Hercules citizens. Everyone can become involved in the program either by helping with Japanese 'visits , or by going to Tsushima. Watch the Herculean and the local papers for more details. -: The Council-appointed Sister City Committee recommended recently that Tsushima, Japan become a Sister City to Hercules. The committee, consisting of Connie Rogers (Chairperson) , Bennett Tom , (Vic'e Chairperson) , Pat Perkins (Secretary) , Mario Estioco, Roger Tom , and Ted Villacorte, studied cities in the Philippines , England, China , Italy , Australia, and Japan. TEL-MED FOR ANSWERS The committee members learned a great deal about Tsushima Have you ever wanted to know about a medical problem but have whe n two of the Tsushima City staff visited Hercules during the been hesitant to ask your physician an embarrassing question? Teldedication of the Solar Aquaculture Wastewater Treatment Plant. Tsushima is a religious and cultural center with 60 ,000 people (small Med is here to help you. Tel-Med is a program of taped health information available by by Japanese standards) located in central Japan near Nagoya and about two hours by bullet train from Tokyo . Famous religious shrines telephone at Doctors Hospital in Pinole. All tapes are approved by the and festivals are seen here . Beautiful artwork including cloisson medical staff. The information is accurate, up-to-date, and clearly presented. Each tape is 3 to 5 minutes in length. dishes are hand made in the area . r-,- -~-'fB(;SisterClty CommlHee- was-searcning -fora- c it9 tharwOGla--~-o --- -A-e.reaG- raflgN)f-slilbjeGts-is-Gov~- .the-l.18-tapes.-AILcaller5 complement Hercules. Tsushima seems to do this . Although in many remain anonymous, so people can feel free to call about subjects such ways Tsushima is very different from Hercules, there are many basic as venereal disease, birth control, drugs, or any number of diseases similarities. without fear of being identified or embarrassed about lack - of 1. Long-range plans: Tsushima has a 1,OOO-year history. During knowledge on a subject. this time they have built and preserved shrines, parks and For access to the tapes ; dial Tel-Med at 758-5510, give the number recreation and housing facilities . A current project is a field house · of the tape you would like to hear, or the subject you are interested in. for martial arts which may be used for the 1988 Olympics. At the conclusion of the message, the line will automatically disconnect. 2. Innovative programs: They have built a solar-heated senior . citizens home and are very interested in the innovations occurring in Hercules and Davis. The fact that they sent two representatives Some frequently requested tapes are the following . For other to the United States to visit solar projects shows the city's items, just ask by subject matter. TAPE 127 Art hrit is -Rhe umat ism commitment to innovation. 3.- Concern for citizens: The city has constructed senior citizen - TAPE 54 · Birt h Control 77 centers, recreation areas and schools, and conducts annual TTAAPpEE 1196 Canc er Pa ti en t Se rvices & Rehab ili tat ion In fo . Pe ptic Ulc e rs religious festivals. Thus, they seemed to be interested in the TAPE 199 C ol it is & Bowel Disorde rs physical, spiritual and mental well-being of their citizens. TAPE 945 So You Love a n Alcoholic TAPE 50 · Tee n Years · Age of Rebellion 4. Cultural awareness: A famous Shuito Shrine, built 1,400 ~~~t I ;~ ~;;~i~t~ cs TAPE 1~~. - ~~~~~~o~or Parents of Te ena gers years ago, has been p'reserved for the thousands of pilgrims who TAPE 5013 . POI'son Oak - TTAAPPEE 606 Nutrition & Pregna lilc y flock to Tsushima to pay their respects. In addition, the July TAPE 26· S troke & Apoplexy TAPE 90 Hay Fe ve r Tenno Festival of fire, water, and the full moon, draws people TTAAPpEE 440 034' The You ng Chi ld's Ea ting & Mea ls TAPE 147 - The La dy living Alone f II h Th h d - Brother & Sisters Getting Along TAPE 693 - We ight Control While Q uitt ing Smoki ng rom a over t eir country. eir concern for t eir culture an TAPE 898 · Fe male Sexual Response TA PE 152 _ Social Sec urity their city can best be summed up in the city slogan, "Preserving TAPE 1050 Male Se xual Response TAPE 155 Medica re life and a way of life." TAPE 1180 - Homosexualit y TAPE 84 Dizziness TAPE 33 - Tension TAPE 1140 Blood in the Urine � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/2bba026fe81a48f88d3a2e53b5e4749a.pdf 3bb72419eac588825152678d16fefe07 PDF Text Text /1 I ~JE[JE JBlJEIRCUILJEAN NEWSLETTER OF THE CITY OF HERCULES P. O. BOX 156 HERCULES, CALIFORNIA 94547 PHONE: 724-CITY (2489) December, 1980 MAYOR'S MESSAGE A month has passed since the election when Hercules voters expressed their feelings about the development of Neighborhood 6, the area which bears directly on historic Hercules and the commercial center of the City. The vote, 70% in favor of the Council's position, indicated that the community would like to see the area developed as proposed. The Council is moving forward to fulfill the wishes of the citizens. We are taking the following steps: On December 17, at 7:30 p.m. at the Hercules Elementary School, Council will hold a public hearing on the planned unit development for the Citation Homes in Neighborhood 6. At this. time, the final placement of the housing units, the recreation center and the accompanying roads will be discussed. The plan to be presented is essentiaHy the same as the one the voters approved. This is the next step in the process of final approval. At the same meeting, a public hearing wit! be held on the proposed Hercules Municipal Historic District. The historic district would include the old Village homes clustered along Bay and Pinole streets near Railroad Avenue, plus the Clubhouse, the present City Hall and police buildings, and other structures on the "Hill." Any citizens wishing to study the maps or documents related to these issues can obtain information in the City Clerk's office at City Hall. Final Council approvals were granted for the Alpha Beta Shopping Center on Sycamore Avenue at the regular Council meeting on November 26. Since the shopping center will be "downtown Hercules," the Council had special concern for the quality of the development. The staff has been very pleased with the cooperation between the developer and the City as this project progressed. At the November 26 meeting, very few issues remained unresolved. The major issue, parking in front of the stores, was thoroughly discussed, and a decision was reached which the Council feels is in the best interests of the community. We believe that this center will be an attractive place for Herculeans and their neighbors to shop. Wood front stores, Spanish tile roofs, lots of landscaping, a clock tower, and the special treatment of the Refugio Creek, all add up to a first class facility for our City. Creekside Center, the name chosen for the center, reflects the emphasis on the natural creek area. This name was submitted by Louise Crooks of 118 Nutmeg. We thank her for her contribution. The developers will begin grading in March or April, depending upon the weather. The opening of Creekside Center is projected for early 1982. The Council is striving to carry out the desires of the community in Neighborhood 6 as it has in all developments of the City. We sincerely hope that the November election will serve as an incentive to aU Hercules citizens to become more involved in the planning process of the City. We urge you to read the documents available at City Hall, attend Council meetings, and testify at public hearings regarding the areas to be developed in your City. CHIEF'S COUNTRY Christmas Season Safety Tips While shopping, be sure to lock your packages in the trunk. Many thefts occur in the parking lots. If your packages are out of sight you won't be a target for theft. The Christmas season brings with it many social gatherings. It becomes difficult not to overinduldge in the Christmas spirit. We ask you to be aware of mixing drinking and driving and not to ruin your holiday with a drunk driving arrest. A tip for home fire safety. Check all of your Christmas lights and replace worn or frayed light stands. Make sure your Christmas tree has plenty of water and does not become a fire hazzard. Please instruct your children on proper safety rules for the new bikes that they receive for Christmas. Construction Area Dangers We ask that parents warn your children regarding playing in the construction areas. We have a number of complaints from the builders regarding children in the construction areas at Sunstream and the new park. Please instruct them not to play in those areas for their own safety. Traffic Safety The intersection of San Pablo and Sycamore seems to be our trouble spot for traffic accidents. Left turn violations, and running the stop sign are the major contributors to accidents at that intersection. Please use caution at that intersection and obey the traffic rules. A new stop sign at Pheasant and Partridge has been installed. Enforcement started the week of December 7th. We have been warning violators, but full enforcement began December 7th . Fire Danger in Cul-De-Sacs People are parking vehicles and placing dumpsters along the curb in the City's cul-de-sacs. Fire trucks cannot come into the area when cars are parked there. This could be an ' extremely dangerous situation if a fire should occur in one of these houses _. both property and lives could be lost. Use only the parking spaces provided. We are presently recruiting for Police Officers for our department. If interested, please contact us for an application at 724·COPS. POLICE OFFICER Male / Female $1412 - $1611 MO. Perform basic law enforcement with heavy emphasis on crime prevention, through neighborhood and public contact programs. Min. qualifications including equiv. to 12th grade. AA desirable. Lateral transfers are encouraged. Applications by 12/20/80 to City of Hercules Police Department, P.O. Box 156, Hercules, CA 94547, (415) 724·2677. AA I EOE A Christmas Greeting We at the Hercules Police Department would like to extend our wishes to you for a very Merry Christmas and joyous New Year. I would like to add my personal Christmas greeting to each of you. WILLIAM A. FRAZER Bill Frazer has been a member of the Hercules Police Department since its beginning. He has served as a full-time traffic officer under a grant from the California Office of T raftic Safety. He now has the additional duties of a patrol officer. While employed by the Hercules Police Department, he has studied traffic accident investigations and defensive driving and has taken advanced officer training courses at Los Medanos College. Prior to coming to ,oHercules, Bill. worked for the San Francisco Police Department as a patrolman and helicopter pilot, a communications specialist, and a records supervisor. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam as an Army helicopter pilot. Bill is originally· from Toronto, Canada, but graduated from Oakland High School. He and his wife live in Benicia. �BUS PROBLEMS JANICE P. ONO Janice Ono began her service with the Hercules Police Department in June, 1978, as a volunteer reserve officer. She was hired as a full-time police officer in December, 1978, and has served on patrol since that time. Janice was born and raised in Galt, California. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of California at Berkeley and has taken continuing education courses at Diablo Valley and Los Medanos College. While at UCB, she worked as a police aide with the campus police department. She and her husband, Keith, enjoy skiing and backpacking. Janice lives in Richmond. The problems do not end with the parks. Fights and vandalism are also occurring on the Patchetts busses that carry Hercules youngsters to school and at the bus stops. A word to all parents of children who ride the bus~es, and especially to those youngsters causing the damage: Patchetts may cancel their contract in Hercules if this kind of behavior continues to occur. Parents will recall the difficulty involved in securing bus service for Hercules youngsters. Please do everything you can to solve this problem before it forces the cancellation of the service. Students who are caught vandalizing the busses no longer may use Patchetts to get to school. If the offense is serious, students will also be expelled from school. LEISURE SERVICES CLASSES MARK E. STEVENSON The winter Leisure Services calendar should be on your doorstep Mark has worked his way from the before Christmas. Get out of your after Christmas blahs by signing up to learn a new craft or skill. There will be many choices. position of student cadet to a full· time police officer with the Hercules Police Two on going classes need more students in order to continue. The Department. In June, 1978, he began Citizenship Class that is designed to prepare applicants for the serving the City as a cadet, then, one United States Citizenship Examination is held on Wednesdays from year later he became a reserve officer. 6:45 to 9:45 p.m. at the Hercules Elementary School. The class is free When a vacancy occurred, he was hired as a Hercules police officer. to enrollees and paid for by the Richmond Unified School District. ._On€.-Of _.rus.._duties......as......an .....offi.c.er_bas-beeA. as......r- e.sewe-j- taGef ..~_~Inhe_d~~ alotaLoU8 to 2Qstudenis.in.or.deLto.continue. If coordinator. you've been considering U.S. citizenship, sign up for this class now Mark has attended Contra Costa College majoring in law while it is taught in Hercules. enforcement and trained at the Basic Police Academy at Los The English for the Spanish Speaking class also needs more Medanos College. While with the Hercules Police Department, he students. This free class i9 held on Thursdays at the Hercules has studied vice and burglary investigation techniques. Mark is single Elementary School from 6:45 to 9:45 p.m. A total of 18 to 20 students and a resident of Hercules. is needed before the class can be held. Call the Leisure Services Department, 724-PLAY, for more information on these classes. Weight Watchers is looking for interested members. If you end PARK VANDALISM up as plump as the holiday turkey after indulging in the tempting Parents: Please read and treats of Thanksgiving and Christmas, consider joining Weight discuss the following with your Watchers to shed the extra pounds in a sensible manner. Call 724children. PLAY. Woodfield, Ohlone, and Refugio Teens: Did you spend all of your savings on Christmas gifts and VaHey parks, and the tennis courts need a job to recover financial health? Sign up for the Job Skills class are part of a carefully planned park offered to teens between 14 and 17 years old. You will learn how to system for our City. Softball games, find out who has a job to offer (they often are not advertised in the tennis tournaments, picnics, parades, paper), how to apply, and how to sell yourself during an interview. It's and cultural fairs have become a part not as easy as you may think! Ten teens must sign up before the class of City life because of the parks. can be held. Cost is$1O.00 for residents, and$12.00 for non residents. Vandals (mainly Hercules youth) are spoiling this for the rest of us. ~:m\l:m Examples: Kids are riding bikes over sprinkler heads at Woodfield Park and the tennis courts; slats have been kicked out of the fence at CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS Ohlone Park. At the tennis courts in Refugio Park, youngsters have ridden their bikes over recently planted landscaping causing serious Need an unusual gift for someone on your Christmas list? The City damage to plants and lawn areas that have not had time to gain may be able to help. Some fire extinguishers are still available. The strength by rooting into the ground. City has made available 5-lb. capacity, all metal extinguishers that are ----'--- - T--O---iAose--of -you who-think-thiS--Ciestruc1iOU-.-is-a--9re3Lga,me,-_ _ UL rated for all ty~~ ?fhome fires, r~~~~tion~;,~~icles,~nd m~rin~ . remember these parks belong to everyone in the community, uses .. Bec~use of tFie quantity purch.asea~ey are avaIlable at a including YOll. They are for positive recreation purposes only. If you bargam price of $15.00 eac~ . less than .half t~e r~tail c?st. They can be and others continue to vandalize the parks, they can't be enjoyed for purchase.d at the Rodeo FIre ~rotect.lon Dlstnct offIce at 326 Third soccer, picnics, and community gatherings. This may not bother you. Ave.nue, I.n Rode:" and at the Pm.o.le Fire Department on Plum Street Do remember, however, the consequences to you. When you are be~md PI.nole. CIty H.all. In addItion a special after Christmas sale caught for a small offense, you will be turned over to the custody of of h.re extmgwsh.ers wIll be held January 10 from 9:00 a.m: t03:30 p.m. your parents. Your parents will be required to pay for any damage dunng the recylmg day at Hercules Elementary School. you have done. For larger acts of vandalism or for repeated offenses, Another good gift idea for a Hercules resident is a copy of the history booklet, "Remembering Days Past: Hercules 1879 to you will be charged with a criminal offense and required to appear in juvenile court. If found guilty, you will be placed on probation . Your 1979." This booklet was written with the new resident of Hercules in parents will be required to pay for the damage you did. mind. Information on the minority groups who lived here, the A note to parents: Please know what your children are doing. acti~ities of the youth, ~nd the s~ciallife of the community, as well as Remember, you are responsible for them and will be required to pay sto~les about the tragIc explOSIons and the Spanish flu epidemic dunng the Herc.ules Powder Company days are mcluded. Buy a copy restitution to the City for any damage they do . The damage to Ohlone Park, alone, cost the City $1,500 to repair. for $5.50 at City Hall, Lafayette Federal Savings in the Safeway A note to all citizens: Report any act of vandalism promptly to the shopping ce~ter, or Stacey's Bookstore at Hilltop. Mall. To receive a Police Department at 724.1111. They much prefer a false alarm than C?py by mall send $6.10 (to cover postage) to: Hsta.ry Booklet,.c/o to miss catching a vandal in the act. As Chief Quinn promises, City Hall, P.O. Box 15.6.' Hercules~ C.A 94547. The pnces cover (Just "Vandals will be dealt with accordingly." barely) the cost of wntmg and pnntmg the booklet. ,,:.. \1:1\$ \I:.. \I:.. \I:m It's up to all of us to keep our City beautiful and useful. Don't let a few spoil it for the rest of us. ~ (ffJ) tm:'l rlDJ \I:m r:ft}) !l!l1 �SISTER CITY COMMITTEE In May, 1979, the City Council appointed a Sister C ity Citizen's Advisory Committee. The committee's task was to determine whether or not Hercules should have a Sister City and, if so, what city it should be. They spent a year studying worldwide cities giving special attention to cities in the Philippines, En gland, China and Japan. In April, 1980, they concluded that Tsushima, Japan, would be an excellent first Sister City for Hercules. The Council passed a Resolution in June, 1980, designa ting T sushima as a Herc ules Sister City. T sushima, with a population of 60,000 people, is a small city by Japanese standards. Although quite different in many ways from Hercules, the Sister City Committee found that the City of T sushima has many of the same concerns for its population as does Hercules. Th ese include: 1. Long-range plans: Tsushima has a 1,000 year history. During this time they have built and preserved shrines, parks and recreation and housing facilities. A cu rrent project is a field house for martial arts which may be used for the 1988 Olympics. 2. Innovative programs: T hey have built a solar heated senior citizens home and are very interested in the innovations occ urring in Hercules and Davis. The fact that they sent two represen tatives to the United States to visit solar projects shows the city's commitment to innovation. 3. Concern for citizens: The city has constructed senior citizen ce nters, recreation areas and schools, and conducts annual religious festivals. Thus, they seemed to be in terested in the physical, spirit ua l and mental well being of their citizens. 4. Cultural awareness: A famous Shuito Shrine, built 1,400 years ago, has been preserved for the thousands of pilgrims who flock to Tsushima to pay their respec ts. In addition, the July Tenno Festival of fire, water, and the full moon, draws people from all over their country. Their concern for their culture and their city can best be s ummed up in the city slogan, "Preserving life and the way of life." Two delegates from Ts ushima visited Hercules for the dedication of the solar AquaCulture Wastewa ter Treatmen t Plant in April, 1980. They met our City officials, talked with the Sister City Committee, and toured the City. They were fascinated by Hercules' pote ntial for growth and development through the use of innovative ideas. They felt that Hercules could offer Tsushima information on its innovative ideas on the environment and City services. The Sister City Committee felt that Tsush ima can offer Hercules an example of tradition and stability _. an element that the young City of Hercules is still developing. Thus, the two cities complement one another. Citizens of both cities can gain a great deal from the Sister City affiliation. The Sister City link between the two ci ties is not yet complete. Hercules has adopted Tsushima as a Sister City. Now, Tsushima has invited three Hercules delegates to Japan to finalize the linkage between the two cities. The Sister City Committee chose the following delegates: Lynn Judnich, Mayor Pro Tern and Council liaison to the Sister City Committeej • Ralph Snyder, City Manager; a nd Connie Rogers, Chair person of the Sister City Committee. T s ushima citizens are host ing the delegates fo r one week and will pay their expenses during thai time. They asked that Hercules pay their air fare. The round trip fare for the three delegates is$2,400, the lowest fa re possible. After the Sister City affiliation is finalized between the two cities, a Sister City Association will be created. This association will be separate from the City government. They will be looking for members in the community who wou ld like to become involved in Sister City programs. More information will be in the next issue of the Herc ulean. BOWLING LEAGUE The Association of Filipino-Americans of Hercules (AFAH) has formed a bowling league whi ch is scheduled to s tart as soon as the Pinole Valley Bowling Lanes are completed, probably in January, 1981. All ci tiz ens of Hercules are invited to participa te by calling Al Bel1ez at 799-0108 for more informa tion. NEW CITY HALL FLAGPOLE For 106 10ng City Hall was without a flagpole. The situation was remedied in grand style on November 7 with the dedication of the 80 foot tall flagpole that now graces the entrance to City Hall. The flagpole previously stood majestically over the Hercules Powder Company near the ent rance of their plant. The present owners of the plant, Hercules Properties, Ltd. , donated the pole to the City. Moving and erecting a pole of this size was a projec t PMI, the City's maintenance contractor) donated their labor to paint the rusty pole, and to haul it via heavy machinery to City Hall. Cal Mechanical donated the cement that holds the pole steady (it took six yards!} and Con hagen, Inc., donated the welding. Two large American flags were donated by Teruko Burke, wi fe of buildi ng official Bill Burke. Mayor Chuck Collins officiated at the dedication ceremony. The United States Marine Corp Color Guard from the Naval Weapons Station in Concord performed the flag raising ceremony. Mayor Collins then placed a large ye ll ow ribbon on the flagpole reminding all who pass by that the American hostages are still in Iran. The ribbon , donated by the Flower Cart in Pinole, will be displayed every day until the hostages return. Prayers were offered by Hercules pastors Reverend Larry Webb and Reverend Calvin Pols too. Members of the O hlone School Student Council, City staff, and comm uni ty members attended the ceremony. IN·SCHOOL PROGRAM Now that it's December and school is in full swing, it seems a good time to let you all know about the City's InSchool Program and also to solicit some hel p. . First, about the program: The In· School Program is sponso red by the H erc ul es Leis ure Services Department and functions as an ~~g~~~~~~~~l) enrichment program the s tudents of both Herc ules forand Ohlone Elementary schools during regular school hours. The on goi ng progra m includes bi-monthly visits to the schools by Gary Bogue, the Cit y Nat uralist. and weekly visits to the schools by Linda Harrison, our Art Specialist and Eliza Weave r. our Dance Specialist. We also offer a film series that supplements the sometimes mundane fare offered by· the Richmond Unified School Dis trict, and a speaker's bureau that offers in class prese ntations by people from different publ ic and private organizarions. s uch as the Oakland Museum. Cadillac Am bulance. Green peace. PG&E .. etc. In addition to these programs, Hercules Elementary School will also be participating in a garden project sponsored by the City. The City has provided lumber and labor wh ich we re used to build raised beds, Sunstream Homes provided some rerrific wpsoil for the project. The plot wi!! not on ly be a garden, bu t also a mini science lab for the s tudents. Linda Harrison will coordinate the projec t and will operate it on a rotat ing, pull·out basis so that all interes ted students will be allowed a c hance to work with her on the site. He re is where we may need your help: For our garden project we need winter vege table seeds and fe ncing. If anyone is interested in donat ing any of the above. please drop them off at either Herc ules Elementary School. o r the Civic Arts House at #3 Rail road Avenue be tween 10:00 a .m. and 4:00 p.m .. Monday through Friday. If anyone has access 10 fenc ing. plea:5E' (all 72-1·1710 ~lll d ask for Ann Ostrander. We are also looking for a volunteer to assist Eliza Weaver a few mornings a week at the elementary ·schools with basic dance instruction. No dance experie nc(:' is req uired but WI:' do need someo ne who can help with classroom preparation. individual assista nce. and be a generalteacher·s helper. Please call 724-1710 if interested and ask for Ann Ostrander. �CABLE TV RATES Early last summer a public hearing was held on the proposed ra~e inCf!23Se for basic Cable TV service in Hercules. At tha t time, many citi zens came forward in opposition to the increase primarily because their present service was not adequate, The Council heard complaints about HBO. poor reception on various channels. and related issues. The Council expressed deep concern about these problems. They requested that an outside technical firm be hired to examine the operations of Video Engineering and to suggest improvements. The City hired the firm and Video Engineering paid the fees . Hammett & Edison, radio and television specialists from San Francisco, performed a technical audit of the Video Engineering system in Hercules. They made five suggestions for improvement. Video Engineering addressed all the problems and implemented improvements. In a follow up report in October, Hammett & Edison stated that Video Engineering has "conscientiously carried out steps" recommended in their report and that "various problems discussed in that report have been corrected or substantially reduced." The public hearing on this rate increase was continued on November 26. At that time. no residents testified. This fact, and the positive report from Hammett & Edison, led the Council to conclude that the citizens of Hercules were satisfied with the service of Video DECEMBER EVENTS Christmas Carolling: Everyone interested in raising their voices in song for their fellow Herculeans should join the carolling party the evening of December 19. Sheet music will be provided. Good voices are not required - but loud is good. Refreshments will be served afterwards. Call 724-PLAY by December 15 to sign up. Late registration will be accepted. Christmas Crafts for Children: All six to twelve yecr olds . help decorate your home with a Christmas craft that you made yourself. An artist will teach you a craft December 20 at the Civic Arts House. Mee t a t Hercu Ies EI emen tary S c h 00 I a t94s 'd : a,m. for a neon WestCAT. You will return to the school by 12 :00 noon. Admission is free b ut you mus tSIgn ' up by Decemb er 18 by ca II'1I1g 724 -PLAY , Christmas Day Camp: Two sessions of camp will be held over vacation . Six to twelve year olds can attend one or both sessions. The d a t es are Decem b er 22 , 23 , an d 26 ,or f th e f'Irs t seSSIon; . and December 29, 30, and 31 for the second session. The day starts at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 4:00 p.m. Field trips, special events, and lots of ;~;~~::~~h~ ~~~_~nac~~~:~:~~li;: :8~~~:7f~~-~:~h;a~~~~:~:~~~ ~ ~interesting things will happen during day camp. Cos-t- is $15 -for · residents and $18 for non resl·dents. Regl'ster by December 15 by This rate. the first increase in eighteen months, was granted due to economic factors faced by Video Engineering. calling 724-PLAY. Late registrations will be accepted. The Association of Filipino Americans of Hercules (AF AH) has a To complement the service they already give, Video Engineering will be offering one more channel on 78. This will be WTBS , the super special treat planned for the youth of Hercules between ages 2 and 12 . On December 20 between 3'.00 and 5'.00 p.m. at Hercules Elementary station from Atlanta which offers sports. old movies, news, and other School the children of Hercules are invited to a puppet show! A programs. professional puppeteer will treat the children to a special performance just for them. Clowns and balloons and refreshments will add to the fun. Everything is free· please plan to come! LOCAL TV STATION FOR HERCULES A part of Video Engineering's operating franchise from the City EXCHANGE STUDENT stipulates that they will provide 3 0 0 of Other cultural exchange programs are also being coordinated by their gross revenues to the City for a Hercules residents. Allee Roberts of 283 LHac Circle (799 -7447) is local television station that will serve affiliated with the American-Scandinavian Student Exchange (ASSE), Hercules residents subscribing to a non profit organization recognized by the United States State cable TV. Department. The program sponsors American students in Norway, The first step towards a full scale Sweden, and Finland, and hosts students from those countries here. Area students who are 16 or 17 years old who are interested in a station has been taken. The City has purchased a character generator, a school year or a summer in Scandinavia should begin thinking about device somewhat like a video bulletin the program now. The students pay the $2,500 cost for transportation. They will live with a family in Scandinavia who will pay board. Messages will be printed onto a "page." The pages will revolve so the their room and board. People in Hercules are encouraged to host students also, either for the summer, or for a school year. Two viewer can read all messages. News of Council agendas, Leisure Hercules families have already hosted the Scandinavian young people_ Services classes, community· group activities and special events will all be listed. If you are interested in having ,this rich cultura l family experience, The Council sees the character generator as an important cont~ct . Alice Roberts: Families provide roo~ ~nd board. communication_ hnk between, the Council and the community and" ApplIcatIons for host fam ily are due May I , 1981. ApphcatJonsare due bet~eeri ~ario~s groups oIthe City. - -- - ~- _ ._ . -_._- --.. ~ lroni" fhe exchange stuch?ntsoyMarch 1, 1981. For more information, • . . ' call Alice Roberts at 799·7447. The character generator IS now bemg hooked mto the Hercules cable system. The station will be broadcast over channel 12B early FOR YOUNG HERCULEANS next year. Parents of young children interested in joining a babysitting co-op In the future, the local station in Hercules will be located in a studio at the new Community Services Center. Equipment will be should call Cyndy Maloney at Leisure Services office 1724-PLAY). purchased for the filming of local interest programs. Volunteers from This program involves parents who are willing to babysit free for one the community wi!! be producing, directing and acting in the Hercules another's children on an irregular basis. The Tiny Tot Program continues. Tiny Tot classes are held all programs. year long, but sign ups occur every six weeks. Classes are divided into Remember to look for Channel 126 - the station for and about two sessions. The morning program is for children who are 2Y2 to 4 Hercules citizens. years old, and runs from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. The afternoon session is for children who are 4 or 5 years old, and runs from 1:00 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED People are needed to plan and organize events and activities for the p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The instructor, Margaret Rodriguez, works with the Grand Opening of the Refugio Valley Community Park on the 4th of children on social and educutiunal development through games, basic July. Committees will be needed for: review of shapes, colors, numbers, and alphabet. Special activities Parade. Musical Events. 10 Meter Run. Balloon Ascension include cooking, nature walks, science, field trips, and motor Dance Events. Beauty Contest. Singing Groups. Soccer development. Sign ups are now being taken by the Leisure Services Baseball games. Fireworks. Family Picnic, Etc. Department for the classes to be held January 19, through February Next meeting is January 13, 1981. Contact Cyndy Maloney at 27,1981. The cost is $45 for residents, and $50 for non residents for 724-PLAY if you can attend. each six week session. �CREEKSIDE CENTER A l..:"'1-lA c;;"';'"A "'~,~ o~ ~" The Nature of Things ... By Gary Bogue. City Naturalist The last leaf fell from my tree today_ I remember I was standing at the kitchen sink, drinking my first cup of coffee and looking out the window at the fog. Have you ever really looked at the fog? It's not really the fog you're looking at, yo .. know. It's what you're looking at through it. Fog is an artist and it lets you look at things with someone else's eyes. Someone mysterious and moody, who dresses in billowy, gray robes. That's when I saw the leaf fall. I remember thinking it was as if the fog had plucked it from the branch anq then dropped it into a gray-lined pocket. It was very early and I was the only one up. I often rise early, to allow myself the pleasures of that quiet time. That moment of aloneness when one can identify with one's self. You see, those leaves have been falling daily for weeks. And we'd rake and rake and rake, and pause for breath, or go into the house to answer the phone, and when we returned, many more had fallen. It was as if the tree had leaves that fell forever. And now, incredibly, I was on hand to witness the downfall of the infinite leaf. The last of its kind. The end of a race that is born, achieves greatness, and then dies -- all in a single year. I caught myself wondering -- what if r hadn't been there to see? Would it have been the same? In a forest, when a tree falls, if there is not one there to hear .. _is there any sound? I finally think I understand. Take a walk over the greening hills of Hercules and see for yourself. And have a Merry Christmas in the process. See you next year. RABIES - PARVO CLINIC Dr. Eddie Parayno is again offering low cost rabies shots for the dogs in Hercules. Rabies shots, Parvo vaccines, and a distemper combination will all be available on Saturday. January 17, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Hercules Elementary ••••• School. Dogs must be four months old for rabies shots, twelve weeks old for the Parvo vaccine, and eight weeks aid for the distemper combination shot. Costs are $4.00 for a rabies shot, $7.00 for a Parvo vaccine, and $6.00 for a distemper combination. Cat owners can receive a discount on cat shots at Alberrito Veterinarian Clinic if they pick up a discount coupon at this January 17 clinic. � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/ad5636d65baa39f95c2f623dafa5a8a6.pdf 6ff3b23192a0abf8d238e2cd66b9b62d PDF Text Text THJE HJERCULJEAN NEWSLETTER OF THE CITY OF HERCULES P. O. BOX 156 . HERCULES, CALIFORNIA 94547 PHONE: 724-CITY (2489) FEBRUARY, 1980 MAYOR'S MESSAGE On April 8, 1980, citizens of Hercules will vote for three Council members who will serve four-year terms. This election is an important one for our City. In the next few years Hercules will be developing more residential areas, an industrial park area, and shopping centers. Members of the Council will make decisions which will determine what Hercules will look like in the next decade and develop programs which will affect the quality of life in our city for many years to come. Mayor Pro T em Chuck Collins and Councilman G0ny Solidum have put their hats in the ring. Due to business and family obligations, Joel Zieper decided not to run for another term. Other candidates are Ann Earnest, Mike Freeman, Doris Holstein, Bill Kay, and Ramon Taraya. I strongly urge you to talk to the candidates, make your decision, and vote on April 8, 1980. If you are not registered in Hercules, pick up a voter registration form at City Hall, a~d mail it before March 10. You will receive a Voter Notification Card informing you of your registration. Act now so your voice will be heard. CHIEF'S COUNTRY Burglary Prevention: In the past few weeks we have had several major burglaries throughout the City. The police department would like to solicit your help. If you see something suspicious, either a person or vehicle in your neighborhood, please call the police at 724-1111. We would be happy to check it out. Art important bit of information to ponder: most burglary arrests come through information from concerned citizens. So, you can help yourself and your neighbor. If in doubt, call us. We also have a Burglary Prevention Officer available for meetings to assist you in making your home more secure and less attractive to a potential burglar. If you would like to arrange a meeting, please call us . ~ . . '. ~ ~,,.:... -<~(:~ ~~.,~ ~~ FIREWORKS: Gung Hay Fat Choy! Chinese New Years is nearly upon us and with it the use of traditional fireworks. Chinese celebrants are advised to use extreme caution and , please, don't use bottle rockets which have a habit of landing on roof tops. Littering: We have had five successful prosecutions (involving bags of trash and garbage thrown on the roadways) within the City. The fines have been at least $250.00. We are taking a very dim view of individuals who spread trash in our City. Traffic Enforcement: We are stepping up our traffic enforcement program in the residential areas. We have complaints in the residential areas regarding speeding motorists. Please be aware that there are many children out and the speed limit is 25 MPH. Slow down for safety. Police Survey: Members of the Department are being well received throughout the community on our survey. In the coming months, I will disseminate information we gained from the community. CITY MANAGER'S MESSAGE Propositions 13 and 4 were heavily supported by the voters, purportedly to get the "fat" out of government. No one, however, has paid much heed to the need to do something about the "fatheads" who are responsible for costing unneccessary substantial sums to the taxpayer. These are the slobs who wantonly and willfully litter your streets, parkways and other public areas with their garbage, bottles, cans, paper and other trash. The cost of picking up after such nerds-street sweeping, manual pickup and other equipment expense-averages $3600 per month. The streets, other public ways and places are, literally, extensions of your property. As you would not tolerate anyone dumping their junk in your front yard, why endure anyone disfiguring your public landscaping and areas. Get mad about it, as I am, and get your kids and neighbors angry too--enough to demand that people have a care about where they dispose of their refuse. Besides, it will save a lot of dollars for other things of more direct benefit to you and your family and put some real meaning in JarvisGann. Eve Thomas Eve Thomas, who produced and directed the Christmas Concert mentioned elsewhere in the newsletter, is the Hercules Civic Arts Consultant. The Civic Arts program will include concerts, demonstrations and programs giVen in Hercules by professional artists . Eve brings to her job a wealth of experience in the arts and public relations. She did public relations work for Canadian broadcasting companies and worked as a laision between American and Filipino personnel for the Navy. She is a "devotee of Shakespeare and the symphony" and has been involved with the Diablo and San Francisco Symphony associations and other civic arts organizations. Nancy Thompson Nancy Thompson is Hercules' . Artist-in-the -Community. She supervised the art work by the children- at Woodfield Park and Hercules Elementary School and is now helping children create a stitchery banner at Ohlone School. Nancy has earned a degree in art from the University of Chicago. In San Francisco she was the Artist-inResidence for the Alvarado program. �This experience propelled her into new projects including directing art programs at five public schools, creating murals, stained glass commissions, and teaching art. She will continue her work in Hercules by teaching a stained glass class for the Leisure Services Department this spring and developing other programs throughout the year. Most of the funding for Nancy's position comes from a California Arts Council grant. Ann Ostrander Ann Ostrander is the arts specialist at the Hercules School, a job she finds very rewarding because of the "terrific creations by the kids". Ann recieved an English degree from San Francisco State University . After three years of working as a waitress and selling soft sculpture at crafts fairs , she decided an English major was worthless and returned to school for a teaching credential. This led her Pinole where she taught arts and crafts in their summer program and then to Hercules. She also teaches part·time at a private school and works one day a week at a toy store. 'plftlftlN°C ~F(ES1 Low-Cost Rabies Shots Dr. Eddie Parayno of Hercules has volunteered to administer low· cost rabies shots to dogs at least four months old. Bring your dog to the basketball courts at Woodfield Park between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 17. For four dollars ($4.00) Dr. Parayno will give your animal a rabies shot and issue a certificate. You may also pick up a dog license application form at this time. Leisure Services The Leisure Services spring calender has been delivered to all homes in Hercules. Consult it for activities ranging from classes in guitar and Filipino dancing to classes in diamond investments and income taxes. Two additional classes are available. Weight Watchers will be held Wednesdays beginning February 20 from 6:30 to 9.00 p.m. A registration of $8.00 is required. Each class will cost $5.00. Think slim for spring. United States Citizenship classes will be held to prepare people for the citizenship test needed to become a citizen. Twenty people are needed before the class can begin. Call Cyndy Maloney at 724·PLA Y for more information on these classes. IS EVERYONE'S BUSINESS! Bargain Fire Extinguishers Still Available The recent earthquakes may shake you into considering home fire safety needs. A limited number of approved 5·lb. dry chemical extinguishers are still available from the quantity purchase the City made last year at $15.00 each. They are also approved for boats and RV's. Fire personnel at either the Rodeo or Pinole fire stations (326 Third Street, Rodeo; 2170 Plum Street, Pinole) will be glad to sell one or more to you and instruct you in the use of the device. It isn't too late to begin recycling your used newspapers, tin cans and bottles. It's not complicated. Simply bring your items to the parking lot in front of Hercules Elementary School the second Saturday of the month. Newspapers can be bundled or put in paper sacks. Tin cans need to be washed out but you can leave the labels on. Put aluminum cans in a box or bag. You can flatten them if you wish but it is not necessary. Cardboard should be flattened before you bring it to the recycling truck. Glass bottles do not need to be sorted by color. E.C.Ology of EI Cerrito, in conjunction with the Hercules Leisure Services Department provides this service. Revenues generated go towards funding Leisure Services programs. Artist in the Community: Nancy Thompson has been involving students in projects around the city. Have you noticed the colorful equipment shed near Woodfield Park and the outside hallways at Hercules School? This was done by the Hercules young people. Nancy is presently working with students at Ohlone School creating a stitchery banner. The Leisure Services Department would like your opinion of these projects and ideas for other projects in the City. Call Cyndy Maloney at 724·PLAY. A Disneyland Trip with stops at Knotts Berry Farm and Magic Mountain will take place during Spring Vacation March 31 to April 2. Boys and girls ages 10 to 15 are invited. The cost of $65.00 per person includes round trip transportation, lodging, admission to Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm and Magic Mountain and adult supervision. Sign· up before March 3 at the Leisure Services Department in City HaU, 555 Railroad Avenue. A $25.00 deposit is required. An Easter Egg Hunt for children will start at 10:00 a.m. at Woodfield Park on Saturday, March 29th. The Easter Bunny will be there, too! �A Nine Day Adventure to Yellowstone Park, the Grand T etons and the high country of Wyoming is being planned. Call John Powderly at 724·PLAY for more details. The New Tennis Courts are under construction! Work will continue throughout the spring on four lighted courts at the corner of Refugio Valley and Pheasant Roads. The courts will be ready for play this summer. Dial-A-Ride Need a ride in the West County area? Call WestCAT Dial·a·Ride at 799·5757. A van will arrive at your home and take you to your destination anywhere from Port Costa to Hilltop Mall between 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. (Because of its charter, Dial·a·Ride cannot take school children to and from school , except in areas that Patchett does not cover. Students can get rides home frofTl after school activities or to evening events.) The cost is SOC!: . A new half fare price of 25C!: for children under 18 is available on Saturdays. Five new, comfortable buses which will accomodate handicapped people are now in use. Three others will be delivered soon. Peak use hours are 6:30 a.m. t08:30a.m. and2:30 p.m. t06:00 p.m. At these times it may take 45 minutes for the van to pick you up. During off hours may take only 10 minutes. One reason for the long wait is that WestCAT must share its radio frequency with several other groups. It is often difficult for headquarters to communicate with drivers . WestCAT is working hard to get a new frequency from the FCC. When that happens , passengers will no longer have to wait as long for a van to arrive. '\ \, '\ \ ,7' \~ \~ '\ / DIRECTIONS TO ~.; HERCULES ~<: CITY HALL 0 History In Hercules Ever wondered what the City of Hercules was like before the new development? Although many stories about the dynamite plant and company town of Hercules were told by former residents, no one had written them down. Several Council members suggested that these stories be complied so new residents can learn about "Old Hercules". The result is a book, as yet untitled, on the history of Hercules as remembered by people who lived and worked here. Kevin McGrath and Cori Ojala, residents of Hercules and honor students at Pinole Valley High School, were hired to interview former residents and write the story of Hercules. Pam Dorway·Worley of the City Staff supervised the project and edited the book. Pat Perkins of Hercules assisted with the editing. The final draft of the book will be at the printer's in February. The book will be available to the public sometime this spring. SF Van pool Rider Wanted SF Vanpool rider wanted. (Rides, Inc.) Lv, Hercules 6:25 Arr. SF 7:00 Lv. SF: 4:15 Arr. Hercules 5:00. Phone Dennis Schardt 799·0313. THE CHRISTMAS CONCERT The first community concert unde r the Civic Arts program was held December 15, 1979, at the Hercules Elementary School. The ninety people in the audience listened to the Moraga Chamber Singers perform music ranging from classical to barbershop. The hit of the program, however, was the Hercules Heralds , a choir composed of youngsters from Hercules , who sang a song written espec ially for them by the Civic Arts Consultant , Eve Thomas. For those of you who missed the performance, the words to the song are given below. TOGETHER Together, together, We all will sing together, Together we'll make music, Together we'll make joy, In HERCULES the music's here For every girl and boy, Together. (echo 3 chimes and triangle) Together, together, Oh We are rainbow children, From all our different races, We all have special places, In HERCULES the music's here For every girl and boy, Together (same as above) Together, together, We'll join our hands together, To build our city's beauty, We all will do our duty, In HERCULES the music's here For every girl and boy, Together. (same as above) CITY HALL PHONE NUMBERS CITY HALL ............. 724·CITY (2489) LEISURE SERVICES ... 724·PLA Y (7529) POLICE (business) ..... 724·COPS (2677) POLICE (emergency) ........... 724·1111 �f:5 'ON .llWH3d 1795176 V-:J 'alou!d OIVd 39V.lSOd 'S '0 3.lVH LPSP6 V::) 'S::nO::)H3H 30N3t\V aVOH"lIVH SSS S3"lO::)H3H .:IO All::) >nos ---------------------------------------(CUT HERE & SAVE) EARTHQUAKES Earthquakes are a natural phenomena which must be expected to occur in California including our area. All experts agree--there will be a major earthquake in California within the next ten years. There are at least three major faults within twenty-five miles of Hercules and innumerable minor faults which will be affected here and all over the state. They are part of our environment as certain as the sunshine, fog and winter rains. They can be very destructive and very traumatic. A major earthquake (Richter Force 6 or greater) will, in all probability, result in: 1. Disruption of telephone, gas and electric power, water, sanitarY sewer and surface transportation of all kinds (automobile, bus, railroad, BART, etc). 2. Members of the family at work or school or shopping being out of touch with the people at home for up to a week--maybe longer. 3 . Extreme danger from fires, falling objects, overhead structures, broken windows and power lines. 4. Psychological disorientation and insecurity. BUT--there are things you can do to minimize physical and emotional damage: 1. HAVE A PLAN. Talk about what can happen and what all members of your family should do and where to go. You are better off in familiar surroundings. Your own home should be a focal point for your planning. 2 . PREPARE YOUR HOME. A good beginning is to follow recommendations shown on page 33 of your Telephone Directory. • Have a good battery-powered radio. This may be your only means of receiving information and advice for several days. Your car radio will work but be careful about running the motor in enclosec:\ places. • Stock some food. Remember you will not have refrigeration for some time. • T urn off gas and water. Your hot water heater and water in flush tanks will last for several days if you use it sparingly. • Be very careful with fires. Fire and Police Departments will be very busy during the first several hours following an earthquake. A portable campstove with propane fuel, ste·r no heater or even a backyard barbecue can be a source of heat fot warmth and cooking. Don't use any of these, however, in closed-in spaces because the air can be exhausted and there is danger of suffocation. • Secure anything that can fall over or fall down--water heaters, heavy free--standing furniture, light fixtures, etc. • Have several good flashlights with fresh batteries handy. • Stay away from windows during earthquakes, but tape up surviving windows after the first shock. • Consider a place to dispose of wastes, including human waste. A backyard "slit-trench" or pit may be a good idea. Kitchen sink and drain cleaners or any substance containing Iyes or ammonia will help keep down ordors and bacteria. • Have a complete first aid kit and know how to use it for cuts, scrapes, bruises and broken limbs. 3. KNOW WHERE TO GO. Your own home is the safest place to be. Wood frame construction will "give" with earthquake shock waves-noisy, maybe but safe. Safest places in the house are in doorways, under stairways, or in the inside hallway. Inside doors may stick so leave them cracked open. Stay away from windows. • MasonrY buildings are, generally, unsafe unless they have been constructed to take earthquake shock. .If you are downtown or in a commercial area, stay inside. Falling debris and overhead power lines will be very dangerous. .If on the freeways, pull over and stop. Stay in the car until shocks are over. • The bay bridges will probably survive even an extreme earthquake but the approaches may be closed. If you are on one of the bridges, stop your car and stay there. help will come eventually. The BART underbay tube is also designed to take strong motion. Don't panic and wait for evacuation instructions . • Most public buildings, if still standing--schools, churches, city halls, recreation centers, armorys--will become reception centers and shelters. Go there if you need emergency help. .Stay off streets and highways. Don'ttrY to sightsee. Conditions will be hectic at best so don't add to the problem. • Wait for directions. Radio instructions and information will be broadcast at noon and six o'clock, at least daily. Be patient and stay as calm as possible. • Keep pets, especially dogs, under control. • Encourage kids to talk about their experiences and help them to understand what is happening. Set a routine as soon as possible and let them help in housekeeping and safety procedures. The City of Hercules is part of a regional, state and national disaster preparedness network. Help, food, water and first aid supplies will come as soon as possible, but don't expect miracles. Be ready to volunteer when asked. ABOVE ALL -- DON'T PANIC CHANCES OF SURVIVAL ARE EXCELLENt IF YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/e775b222714d40e3aa9ba04552d23e2b.pdf 20863da998e7a4886b8560b6be8fcf89 PDF Text Text THE HERCUILEAN NEWSLETTER OF THE CITY OF HERCULES P. O. BOX 156 HERCULES, CALIFORNIA 94547 PHONE: 724-CITY (2489) .. June, 1980 MAYOR'S MESSAGE The ballots have been cast, the results announced, and the New Hercules City Council installed. For the next four years, this body will sit as your official representatives. We wish to truly reflect the needs and desires of present and future Hercules citizens. At the heart of our decision-making process is the input from the community. As your Mayor, I encourage you to become informed about the issues before the Council, then give members of the Council your opinion on issues before them. I assure you we will consider your ideas. Even iI1 a relatively small city like Hercules, it is sometimes difficult to find background information. Below are some sources for your use. City Staff: Staff members give presentations to groups and individuals. For information and a general overview of the City's General Plan, the functions and activities of City departments, the transit system, and the new Aquaculture Wastewater Treatment Plant, contact Pam Dorway-Worleyat 724-CITY who will help you organize a meeting of your neighbors and give a presentation of the above information. For programs on burglarly prevention, rape clinics, or other aspects of public safety, contact Crime Prevention Officer Bill Frazer of the Police Department, 724-COPS. For specific information on City issues, the City Manager, City Planner, City Engineer, and the Leisure Services personnel would be glad to speak to you individually or in a group setting. You can contact any of these people at 724-CITY. Public Records: All resolutions, ordinances, EIR documents, maps and other official documents are available for public inspection in the City Clerk's office at City Hall during office hours (9:00 a.m. to S:oo p.m., weekdays). Many documents (such as EIR's) can be purchased by the public at a minimal cost which covers printing expenses. Newspapers: The West .County Times and the Independent & Gazette cover Hercules quite thoroughly. The Oakland Tribune also runs stories on Hercules. The Times is delivered to your door on Wednesdays and Fridays. Both the Independent and the Tribune are dailies obtained by subscription or at newsstands. Council Meetings: Regularly scheduled meetings are held every second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Hercules Elementary School. Other meetings are scheduled periodically. Agendas are posted on the bulletin board in front of the school. City Council meetings are the forum for our decision-making process. During every meeting, a period of time is. set aside for public communications. At this point, any citizen is welcome to address the Council about City matters. If Council needs more information and cannot deal with the issue at the meeting, it will be referred to staff for further study and agendaed at a later meeting. An important step in ·our decision-making process is the public hearing. Public hearings give citizens a chance to formally address the Council regarding major issues under discussion. Hearings are held regarding development plans, garbage and CATV rates, the budget, and other subjects directly related to growth and revenues. Listed below are hearings scheduled for early summer: JULY 1 DIER for Neighborhood 2. This hearing discusses the environmental impacts of the proposed Alpha Beta shopping center, and the IS-acre Civic Center adjacent to it. JULYS DEIR for Hanna Property. The environmental impacts of the proposed annexation and development of the property adjacent to the eastern portion of the City limits will be discussed. I hope that many of you will study background materials on these and other City issues then inform the Council of your thoughts. Community participation is a vital aspect of a democracy. Your participation is important to us. We are looking forward to hearing from you. MAYOR CHUCK cOU:.iNS CHIEF'S COUNTRY DRIVER SAFETY The school year is coming to a close and with that we begin to see more young people on the streets. We at the department again ask that you slow down and use due caution while driving through the city. RIDE-ALONG PROGRAM During the summer is a good time to get acquainted with the police department. Our Ride-Along program is open to members of the community, both adults and young people. The rides are scheduled for a maximum of three hours from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM. If interested, call the department to schedule a ride at 724-2677. VACATION WATCH When you are planning your vacation, please include contacting the police department. We have an active vacation watch whereby we check your residence daily while you are gone . We have a short questio~aire that can be taken over the telephone, which gives us the necesary emergency information needed to give you that small added protection while you are gone. Please take advantage of it. Call us at 724-COPS. We hope you enjoy your summer. Don't forget July 4th fire dangers in the use of fireworks. Please make it a safe summer for all of us. ' EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION Earthquakes can strike anytime witho ut warning, and there are several things people can do if they are going to be ready for a major earthquflke. No matter how efficient government is, it is going to take a few hours to marshal all the necessary resources to mitigate the effects of the quake. During those first hours, people will be much better off if they are adequately prepared. Below is a brief checklist to assist you in preparing for an earthquake. Important factors to consider before, during and after an earthquake are: �EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION (cont.) Before * Be prepared. Have the following items on hand: a portable radio and flashlights with extra batteries for both. * A first aid kit. (And know how to use it.) * A few gallons of water for each family member. * Food-canned or dried- to support family for one week. * Pipe wrenches and crescent wrenches to turn off gas and water lines. * Know the location of gas, electric, and water main lines. * Have a plan to reunite your family. During the Quake * Keep calm, and if you're indoors, stay there. Get under a desk, table, or in a doorway. * Stay clear from windows, bookcases, shelves, etc. * If outside, get into open area, away from buildings and power lines. * If driving a car, pull over to a safe spot and stay inside the car. After the Quake * Check for injuries. * Wear shoes in all areas near debris and broken glass. * Clean up any spilled medicines, drugs or potentially harmful materials. * Check utility lines and appliances for damage. * Shut off main gas valve ONLY IF YOU DETECT A LEAK. (Use flashlight, not matches to check for leaks.) * Shut off electrical power at control box if any damage to house wiring. * Do not use lighters or open flame appliances. * Do not touch downed power lines. * Check for cracks in building and chimney. * Confine frightened pets. * Turn on battery-operated or car radio to receive disaster instructions. * Stay off the telephone, except to report medical or fire emergencies. * Do not go sightseeing afterwards. * Keep streets clear for emergency vehicles. * Be prepared for aftershocks. Mike Freeman The newest face on the City Council is Mike Freeman who was elected in April. Mike is a native of Illinois and lived in New Jersey and Michigan before his family set their roots down in the Los Angeles suburb of LaCanada, California. Mike attended Glendale City College for two years, then served in the U.S. Navy for six years. During his Navy career, he spent a total of two years on four cruises in Southeast Asia, including stopovers in Guam, Okinawa, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore, and the Philippines. He was honorably discharged in 1973. He entered the University of Southern California, graduating in January, 1975 with a degree in Economics. He finally saw the light and fled from Southern California to take a position in data processing with Electronic Data Systems in San Francisco. He has also worked for U.S. Leasing & Itel. He is presently employed with Bio·Rad Laboratories. Mike met his wife, Irene, while stationed in Hong Kong. After proposing to her, the Navy promptly transferred him to San Diego! All ended well, however, when three months later Mike flew back to Hong Kong to marry her. Later, in 1975, they purchased a home in Hercules, becoming one of the first families to live in the "new" Hercules. They have one 3·year·old daughter, Michelle. Mike enjoys playing racquetball and openly challenges anyone to a game of handball or racquetball at the two courts in Refugio Valley. Joe Valles Joe R. Valles was appointed as City Clerk/ City Treasurer on February I, 1980 and assumed his full time duties on that date after resigning his position as Secretary to the City Manager and City Council of the City of Martinez. As City Clerk, he keeps the official ordinances, resolutions, Council minutes, and EIR's. The recent Council elections were officially monitored from his office. As Treasurer, he works with Finance Officer Lee Girl coordinating daily disbursements and financial records to maintain procedures and controls over City revenues. Joe retired from active duty with the United States Army after serving for thirty years. During that period, he served in the Pacific and European Theater of Operations, including two tours in Viet Nam. From 1950 to 1954, he served at the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory and participated in nuclear and thermonuclear test operations in Eniwetok and Bikini Atolls and the Nevada Test Site as Administrative Assistant to the Scientific Test Director. Following his tour with the Atomic Energy Commission, he served in Struttgart and Heidelberg, Germany. Thereafter, he served as the Command Sergeant Major of the Continental Army Command at Fort Monroe, Virginia, and the United States Army, Europe, headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany and the Central Army Group of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Joe is married to the former Gertrude Bode and they are the parents of Michael Stephen and Richard Martin. Their daughter, Charlotte, was married on June 30, 1979, to Richard Tibbetts. The primary reason for accepting the Hercules post was his desire to become involved in an innovative, "can do" city and be a part of the cohesiveness of the community. "My first impressions of the community's goals and ideals' were confirmed during the recent general elections. Although there were seven candidates running for the City Council, each had the best interests of Hercules as their primary platform. It's a great city and I am proud to be a part of it." Maryellen McCormick Deputy Clerk Maryellen McCormick has a wealth of experience as City Clerk. She retired from the City of El Cerrito as their City Clerk/Director of Finance upon completion of 35 years of service. At the time of her appointment, she was the youngest City Clerk in the State. During her tenure in EI Cerrito, she installed the City's bookkeeping system and organized the City Credit Union as well as participating in several professional organizations. After several years of retirement, she decided she missed her profession and took a job as the part-time City Clerk of Hercules in 1974, thus becoming the first employee of the "new" Hercules. Having watched EI Cerrito grow from a town of 3500 to a City of 29 ,OQO, she is now watching Hercules' mushrooming growth. When it became evident that Hercules needed a full-time City Clerk, Maryellen chose not to take on another career. She became, instead, the Deputy City Clerk. Her duties include general assistance to the City Clerk, record maintenance and working with resolutions and ordinances. Maryellen and her husband, Joe, have travelled extensively in the United States and Europe. They also enjoy music and the theater. �'JrHJE HERCUILJEAN SHOPPING Ct:NTEk~ & TENNIS COURTS Plans for the long awaited shopping center in Hercules are underway. Alpha Beta and Santa Anita Development Corporation plan to develop 25 acres of property on the north side of Sycamore Avenue nearest the freeway . The Environmental Impact Report has been drafted and will be presented to the City Council on July 1. After public hearings, design review and map approvals, the developers will begin construction--probably in the fall of 1980. Winter weather will be a factor in any plan, but a tentative opening date is set for February or March, 1982. Anyone interested in leasing space for a shop should contact George Navonne at 986-6547 . The Sycamore Place Shopping Center is a one acre site across the BLACK AMERICAN ASSOCIATION The Black American Cultural Association of Hercules invites all interested residents of Hercules to attend their meetings. This group is open to any resident over the age of 18 years. Meetings are tentatively scheduled to be held on the third Tuesday of each month. The current president of the group is Patricia Holmes, 340 Lilac Circle. For additional information about the group, she may be reached at 799-0167. The Association welcomes your membership and ideas and hopes to develop a strong organization. BUILDING PERMITS & FENCES Due to the danger of small children falling into swimming pools and drowning, the City Council has passed an ordinance requiring that fences be built around swimming pools. The fences or walls shall be at least four and onehalf (4Y2 ) feet high with openings, other than doors or gates, no larger than four (4) inches wide. In most cases your yard fence will be adequate. In those cases where the side fences are less than four and one-half feet high, the fences must be raised or a new fence built around th~ swimming pool t~~tJs_~t least four _-.S1r.eetJr.otnlbe..Alpha..Beta-Cet:\.ter-.-1.afayet~vi_Rgs-&..beafl,_f and one-half feet high. All gates and doors opening through a swimming pool estate, insurance and title company offices, an oriental food store, a fence shall be equipped with a self-closing and self-latching device which will beauty shop, Video Engineering, an optomitrist, and a gynecologist keep the gate or door closed at all times that it is not in use . are among the proposed tenants of the site . Construction dates Hot tubs are excluded from these requirements if a lockable cover is depend.upon interest rates; however, construction may begin this fall installed at the time of installation of the hot tub that would prevent anyone and be completed within six months. Leasing information is available from getting into the hot tub. from John Mcintyre of California Pacific Real Estate, phone 935-2440. Swimming pools and hot tubs existing in the City at the time this ordinance Tennis buffs, rejoice! The expected completion date for four is in effect will also have to comply with the ordinance; all swimming pools must new, lighted tennis courts at the corner of Refugio Valley Road and be surrounded by a fence at least four and one-half feet high with gates such as Pheasant is the end of July. The Leisure Services Department will be those described above, and all hot tubs must have a locking cover. Voudo not organizing tournaments later this summer. need a building permit to build a fence. If you are thinking of building a tool shed, or patio, putting in a pool, or CIVIC ARTS adding a room to your house, there are a few procedures you must follow. Civic Arts House, at the corner of Talley Way and Railroad First, refer to the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (affectionately Avenue in Old Hercules, opened with the pop and bubble of known as the CC&R's) you signed when you purchased your home to be sure champagne and the cheers of a. hundred happy citizens at the Open your plans are in accordance with the rules you agreed to. House festivities on May 31st. Music , a mixed media gallery showing Second, in some cases you must receive a building permit from one of the of oil paintings, watercolors, stitchery, ceramics, off-loom weaving, Building Inspectors at City Hall. Plans for all new structures, additions to the and various crafts, were all shared by the partygoers_Mayor Collins inside and outside of your home, and for other buildings on your property must gave words of welcome and wisdom, touching upon the lasting be submitted to the Building Department so you can receive a permit. Fences influences of the Arts in a community. People nibbled hors d'oeuvres can be built without a permit. Permits can be obtained from the Building contributed by Auxiliary members and other volunteers, and admired Inspectors at City Hall between 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., and 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 the transformation wrought in the old house , formerly a disaster and p.m. on weekdays. Fees are minimal and cover only the expense of the now a triumph. Volunteers were commended by Civic Arts Consultant Eve Thomas and_plans for the future were shared ~~_ insp~n. The purpose of the ins~ection is to insure_ .!~: saftey of the Nancy Thompson, Hercules' Artist-in-Residence . Cliff Ballou, recent structure:Jl1e-BWIamg Inspectors, BilfB"urke and Gus Silva will answer any winner of the coveted Shellie award for "Best actor in a musical questions about building permits. Call them at 724-2489 during the hours production" in Contra Costa County, sang, closing with an especially mentioned above. apropos number "To Dream the Impossible Dream". Herculeans ,..----------------------------. signed up for membership in the Civic Arts Auxiliary. Everybody had Some of the best things In life are still free! a good time. "Sunday Soirees" will be held at Civic Arts House the first and third Sundays of every month at 4:00 p.m. throughout the summer, and perhaps continuing throughout the year. Don't let the name fool you. These will be informal get-togethers for the sharing of all types of artistic experiences. A balanced assortment of events will be offered, all of them free. Bring the family and have a summer picnic on the grass while you're enjoying what's going on in Civic Arts House. JOBS FOR YOUTH--HELP FOR YOU Again this summer the Leisure Services Department is operating the Employ-A-Youth Program. Anyone in need of a babysitter, housekeeper, or yard maintenance worker should contact Cyndy Maloney at 724-PLAY. She has a list of 75 youths who would be glad to help you in return for a fee. Cyndy will get you in contact with a youth who needs a job. You will explain the job to the youth and negotiate a wage. Woodfield Park Wednesday Twilight Concerts Outdoors . . . Free . . .7:00 - 8:30 July 23 Babe Pallotta Combo - Crowd-pleasing music_ July 30 Brass August 6 Dave Robbins, Country-Western , United States recording companies funded in whole, or part, the instrumental music for this performance as arranged by Local No. 424 of the American Federation of Musicians. Monday Night Movies Woodfield Park. Begins at Dusk • No Admission. Bring a blanKet and enjoy the movies under the stars. June 30 Cartoon Frolics, 75 min. July 7 Games of the XXI Olympiad, 119 min. July 14 Secret Squirrel, 60 min. July 21 Godzilla vs. the Bionic Monster, 84 min. July 28 Atom Ant, 60 min. August 4 Snoopy Come Home, 70 min. �HISTORY BOOKLET FOR SALE Did you know that Hercules has been a City since 1900? Our suburban community was a company town for the Hercules Powder Company which, at one time, was the largest high explosive manufacturer in the United States. The story of our City's past has been researched and written by two young Hercules residents, Cori Ojala and Kevin McGrath who interviewed many people who once lived here. Their research uncovered stories about the Spanish influenza epidemic, the stucco and chicken wire statue of Hercules, the mischievous antics of Hercules youngsters, and the tragedy of the big explosions. These, and other stories are told in the 30-page booklet entitled, Remembering Days Past: Hercules, 1879 to 1979. The booklet is being sold at cost to residents of Hercules. To order yours, send a check or money order for $6.50 payable to Cit, of Hercules, to: \ History Booklet ~ Hercules City Hall P.O. Box 156 Hercules, CA 94547 A copy will be mailed to you. If you do not want to pay the postage, you may purchase the booklet after June 25 for $5.50 at City Hall during office hours. GOOD NIEGHBOR AWARD Hercules has its first official Good Neighbor! Malanie Crews, an 18year-old resident of 133 Heather, has been nominated for the honor by her neighbor, Marlene McDonough. Malanie helps Ms. McDonough with her yard work and helps care for her house, yard, and animals. She often brings cookies and other goodies to share when she visits. Malanie is described as an "absolute delight" who always has a smile on ~er face. Ms. McDonough claims Malanie's neighborliness has "made it pleasant for me to live in Hercules." Malanie is a fine example of the kind of people who live in Hercules The Herculean is proud to honor her with the Good Neighbor Award. Do you have a special neighbor you would like to nominate for this award? If so, call or write to Pam Dorway-Worley at City Hall, 724CITY (2489). LEISURE SERVICES June is National Recreation and Parks Month. The California Park and Recreation Society is supporting it through a public awareness campaign entitled "Recreation -- Life's Necessity." Recreation is not a luxury but a necessity for increasing an individual's ability to cope with and successfully operate in a complex and demanding society. Support your local, state and federal recreation agencies not only in June but throughout the year. The Leisure Services Department in Hercules has many programs for people of all ages. Consult your Summer Leisure Services Calendar for details or call 724-PLAY. In addition to these programs, they would be happy to help you with other recreation needs. If you are looking for that special place to take the family on a Saturday afternoon or somewhere to escape for the weekend, call the Department. They have information on many interesting places in and around the Bay Area. OF SEWER PLANTS AND TOURS Tours of the new Solar Aquaculture Wastewater Treatment Plant are planned for Hercules citzens on June 21 and June 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Tours and question/answer sessions will be arranged as people arrive. To get to the plant, drive out Sycamore to San Pablo Avenue. Turn left. Turn left again at the left turn lane into the vacant, paved lot. You will see signs marked WestCAT, and Gate 13. Go through that gate and follow the road into the tunnel and out onto a dirt road. You will see a large greenhouse structure ahead on your left. This is the Solar Aquaculture Wastewater Treatment Plant. You can park in the lot inside the chain link fence. Tours will begin by the brown portable near the parking lot. All are welcomed! Special group tours for school classes, scouts, organizations,etc., may be arranged by calling Karen Partoyan or Bob Hendrix at 7242727. On Earth Day, April 22, the plant was formally dedicated. Federal, state, county, and local officials attended an opening ceremony and plant tour. Without exception, they were impressed with the work done by the City. This pioneering project has also aroused interest from many groups including the United States Congress, Governor Brown's office, the Environmental Protection Agency, and cities and counties across the nation. In the ultimate form of flattery, many cities are interested in building similar plants in their jurisdictions. The plant consists of a large earthen lagoon divided into three parts. The sewage comes into the first section of the lagoon where the sludge is settled out. The second section of the lagoon furthers this process and starts digesting the sewage. After the sludge is settled out, the remaining sewage flows into a large pond covered with water hyacinths. Attached to the floor ofthis part of the lagoon are bio-web substrates--plastic webbing that looks like seaweed and serves as a place for bacteria and diatoms to live. Small fish also live here. In this pond natural processes take over. The sewage is converted to tertiary water, almost clean enough to drink. The hyacinths absorb the nutrients in the sewage, thus simultaneously sustaining their own growth and cleaning the water. The bacteria and fish continue the digestion process and complete the food chain. The entire lagoon is covered by a greenhouse which speeds the process by maintaining a constant water temperature day and night, year-round. The chemicals and heavy equipment necessary in a conventional plant are not needed here. This eliminates potential environmental hazards and results in lower maintenance costs for the City. Most of the by-products of the treatment process can be recycled--another environmental plus. The tertiary water will be used to irrigate City open space and parks. The bacteria, fish and hyadnths are good animal feed. In addition, the hyacinths can be composted and used as fertilizer. The recycling possibilities of these by-products will be explored indepth after the testing is completed for the wastewater facility. Numerous state and federal agencies require lab tests and analysis before they approve the use of wastewater treatment facilities . The City is proceeding with these tests at this time. Preliminary tests are very positive. These tests show the plant exceeding state standards. �ES 'ON J.IWH3d t>9SP6 'V'J 'alou!d OIVd 39V.LSOd·S '0 LtSt6 V:J 'S3'O:JH3H 30N3/\V aVOa'IVH SSS S3'O:JH3H .:10 A.lI:J 3.1VH >I'lOS A special surprise may be on the July 4 program. Watch for a later announcement ! FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS ' Buying, selling; or possessing ~ . i':F~ " ~ , ).: ~ ':" :" ~":.~ :.'::-.:~.::,·.;·:':i fireworks of any kind is illegal within " .. \ .'\,\", .. the City limits of Hercules. , ~~~ Although this may sound harsh to ' ~'f . those folks who enjoy setting off . rOckets, 'cherry bombs, and other ~~~~~ ~ss?rted . firewordks, the ban ' is ' . : 1,::-J)~ iJ)StJtuted for goo : reason~ : ~ 'r. Fireworks cause fir~s. Already' the Rodeo Fire Department has p~t out grass fires caused by fireworks . They are very concerned ab~uf this problem' because of. the"dry grass in and around our cities. House fires could result ftom sparks landing on shingle roofs. Sparks .travel--a house a block away may have sparks fall on the roof from ,your fire~orks . Last year solar panels were damaged at some homes in Hercules due to sparks. .2_ Fireworks' hurt people. The Rodeo fire Department reminds e~eryone thatther~ is no such thing as "safe and sane" fireworks. Every year people are burned, fingers blown off, and eyes damaged due -to fireworks. Even worse, people die 'from firework explosions. The Rodeo Fire Department is extremely concerned about fireworks. If you see anyone setting off fireworks, call the fire Department at 799-4484, or the Hercules Police Department at 7241111. ,,', ' . ' ' 0l, '. '~~ID ~..-' ' <. :':. .., The danger from fireworks is not worth the momentary pleasure they might give. Have a safe and sane Fourth ofJuly this year--without fireworks . " FOURTH OF JULY PARADE The Leisure Services ' Department is again sponsoring an oldfashioned Fourth of July Parade. We are encouraging individuals, families, neighborhoods, organizations, and clubs to help us celebrate the Fourth of July by participating in the parade. The parade will assemble in Hercules on Tamarack Drive at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, July 4. The parade will proceed down Lupine Road to Woodfield Park and disassemble there. This distance is approximately Y4 mile. Remember, this is a fun-time event. Children's entries are welcomed. Get your neighborhood organized and enter a float, or develop your own idea. No entry is too small!! For information and parade entry forms , contact the Leisure Services Department at 724-7529. We look forward to everyone participating. , GOAL: ENERGY EFFICIENCY In keeping with the concern for energy conservation and the environment, the City Council recently authorized a study that will lead to an energy conservation ordinance. Consultants were instructed to develop a program to encourage energy savings by the builders and homeowners. Suggestions at this point revolve around maximum use of passive solar energy, insulation, and other features to be built into the homes. The requirements would probably exceed the P.G.&E. Energy Conservation Code presently in use in Hercules. The Council will act on the proposal later this summer. If you are interested in protecting yourself from rising energy bills, P.G.&E. has a program which will aid you. P.G.&E. offers a free service to owners interested in having a more energy efficient home. Their personnel tour your home examining insulation, weatherstripping on windows and doors, appliances and furnaces. After taking an inventory of your home, a toll free call will be made from your phone hooking up to a computer which will give an immediate evaluation of your situation. The computer will outline steps you can take to save energy. You will be given an estimate ofthe cost of doing the work yourself, the approximate costfor a contractor to perform the same work, and the energy savings you can realize over time. If you are interested, the P.G .&E. staff person will show you examples of storm windows. If you decide to insulate your home, P.G.&E. will send someone to your home after the work iscompleted to inspect the job.P.G.&E.also offers financing for insulation. Call (BOO) 792-8000 to arrange to have your house inspected. Inspections, performed Mondays through Fridays, and occasionally on Saturdays, take an hour to an hour-and·a-half. This service is very popular. There is presently a waiting period of one month. Don't hesitate to call--it can save you money! BUMPER STICKERS!!! People like living in Hercules. When asked why, they mention good neighbors and friends, space and parks, and a strong, growing City with innovative ideas. This kind of City is a place to boast about--and now you have a chance. In this newsletter is a bumper sticker saying, Hercules: Tomorrow... Today. Put it on your car or truck, bicycle, trike, or big-wheel. Let the world know that you live in Hercules, a unique and forward-thinking City. The bumper stickers were developed by the City staff. A special "thank you" to Centex Homes, Citation Builders, and Suburban Realty who paid for the printing of the bumper stickers. � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/12d696e2ccae8acd251baa6259e5c231.pdf d8fde8e577ac114024637fcec1321090 PDF Text Text TJEIJE JEIJERCUILJEAN OCTOBER, 1980 NEWSLETTER OF THE CITY OF HERCULES P. O. BOX 156 HERCULES, CALIFORNIA 94547 PHONE: 724-CITY (2489) MAYOR'S MESSAGE REFERENDUM MEASURE, NEIGHBORHOOD 6 Recently, several newspaper articles have appeared in local papers concerning a development plan in the Neighborhood 6/01d Town area. In connection with this plan, the articles pointed out that a referendum measure would be on the November ballot. In this message, I would like to provide Hercules residents with a history and background of City Council action on this proposed neighborhood plan. As in the case of all Hercules neighborhoods, Neighborhood 6 is defined in general terms in our city's General Plan. This General Plan was developed and certified in accordance with California state law in the early 1970's. Under the provisions of the General Plan, Neighborhood 6 is zoned for residential development. Approximately three years ago, Citation Builders acquired this property to build residential housing units in accordance with the General Plan. The City Council set public hearings to review the developer's proposed plans and to assess the project's environmental impact. Over the two-and-a-half year period, the Council conducted five public hearings and held thirteen public meetings. The hearings and town meetings produced hundreds of thousands of words of testimony. They provided every interested citizen with an opportunity to participate and to voice their opinion on virtually every aspect of the proposed plan, including in-depth discussion of all environmental issues. After the public hearing process was completed , the Council reviewed and analyzed the reams of testimony. As a result, an environmental imact report was issued and certified. The Council also amended the Hercules General Plan and adopted a Neighborhood Plan for Neighborhood 6. The City Council's adoptions were a direct result of the public comment and careful consideration of all the issues involved . The adoptions included: (1) a plan to construct the first historical district ever in the City of Hercules at no cost to taxpayers; (2) 33% fewer houses to be built than called for in the General Plan before amendments; and (3) the addition of 10 acres of land donated by the developer to ensure wetland and animal habitat protection. City Attorney Robert Anderson has advised the Council that no development may take place within Neighborhood 6 until the referendum is voted on in November. I urge each Hercules resident to study both sides of this issue , weighing all facts and testimony carefully , before casting your vote on November 4. CHIEF'S COUNTRY T raftic Safety Many children are playing with friends and riding skateboards and bikes in the streets. This is very dangerous. One child was struck by a motorist. Parents--please warn your children of the dangers involved in these activities. Motorists--please slow down and watch for children. Another potential danger comes from operating mopeds . You must have a driver's license with special permission to operate a twowheel vehicle. Juveniles caught operating a moped without a license are being cited. Diversion Program The City of Hercules participates in a diversion program for adults who are first time offenders charged with a misdemeanor. Adults with no previous criminal record who commit crimes, such as disturbing the peace , minor vandalism, or shoplifting and certain vehicle violations, are eligible for this program. A committee consisting of two probation officers, and representatives from the District Attorney's office, a police department , and the community, meet to determine whether or not a person is eligible for the program. People diverted to the program are required to repay their victims and to volunteer for hours of community service in the West County area. If the program is completed, the individual does not have a criminal record. This program assists the minor offender, benefits the community and keeps minor cases out of the 'extremely crowded court dockets. The program sponsors are searching for volunteers who would be willing to spend one or two evenings per month hearing the cases for di~ersion. If you are interested, contact Sergeant Bill Spencer of the Hercules Police Department at 724-COPS. Crime Prevention The Department's ongoing Crime Prevention Program continues. Our crime prevention officer will be happy to-answer your individual questions or attend neighborhood meetings to assist you and your neighbors on how to make your home less attractive to burglars. Working With Your Police Department In the past few months we have had several incidents where members of the community have observed suspicious activity in the community, but failed to contact the department. The activity that was witnessed were crimes in progress! When interviewed, these people said they felt it was not important to bother the police. I urge you to contact us if you observe suspicious activity. The officers are dedicated to serving the community. The police would much rather investigate a false alarm called in by a citizen who sees something suspicious, than miss a crime in progress. With your help we can make Hercules a safe place to live . VOTE NOVEMBER 4! Many important decisions will be made by the voters on Election Day, November 4. Voters will have an opportunity to select a President, members of Congress, State representatives, and decide on numerous issues on the state and local level. One ballot measure, Measure G, relates directly to the City of Hercules. Measure G is printed below as you will see it on your ballot. m CITY OF HERCULES REFERENDUM MEASURE Shall Resolution No. 80-50, entitled "Adopting City of Hercules General Plan Amendments , May 27, 1980" and YES Resolution No. 80-51 , entitled "Adopting Neighborhood Plan for Neighborhood 6 in the City of Hercules, "each of which was adopted by the City Council on May 27 , 1980, NO be appproved? Hercules will have four voting places this election. Locations are: Hercules and Ohlone schools, 157 Lotus Court, and #10 Range Court. Your polling place will be printed on the mailing label of your sample ballot. You may vote by absentee ballot if you are unable to get to the polls for any reason. Applications for absentee ballots are found in the sample ballot you will receive in the mail. The application must be received by October 28. The absentee ballots must be postmarked no later than midnight November 3. Remember, it is a right and a privilege to vote. Make your opinion known--vote November 4! If you don't vote , you have no right to complain about your government. ART SHIELDS Art Shields is Corporal and Field Supervisor for the Hercules Public Safe ty Services Department. He was selected for this post a year ago after an extensive interview process. He coordinates the work of the reserve officers with tha t of the full ·time police officers. �He's responsible for report review and routing, insurance , and maintenance of department equipment. He is also supervisor of fie ld operations for the department and serves as range master and fi rearms instructor. He successfull y completed Hostage Negotiation School. Art was born and raised in Chicago, then he joined the Marines as a membe r of the Military Police. He has attended Contra Costa and Diablo Valley colleges majoring in management and supervision. Prior to serving in Hercules, he was a reserve officer in EI Cerrito and worked as maintenance foreman for U.S. Peroxygen. Art is a baseball fan who has worked with the teams his three sons play on, including a 4-year assignment as manager of the Tara Hills Little League teams. THOMAS MUEHLEISEN Tom Muehleisen, one of the first officers hired by the Hercules Public Safety Services Department , presentl y serves as the juve nile and school offic er. He orga nized and managed a successful Police Youth Academy for enthusiastic yo uths from Hercules and the surrounding area . Prior to this assignment , Tom was the department's traffic officer for one year working in a program fu nded by the State O ffice of Traffic Safety. In preparation fo r this assignme nt he attended the Traffic Accident Investigation School presented by the Oakland Police Departme nt. After attending the Basic Hostage Negotiations School , he became part of the Hercules negotiation team . Tom was born and raised in Colorado. He served in the U.S . Navy, then attended San Diego State College and Chapman College majoring in business law and principals of investment. Tom is a talented artist who specializes in watercolor and oils. Tom is married and the father of two children . JERRY BAKER J erry Baker is Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Police and the departme nt's detective. His responsibilities include backgro und investigations of potential City staff persons and internal affairs investigations. He serves as the training officer, scheduling school and training opportunities for officers in the department. Prior to accepting a position in Hercules, J erry worked for eleven years as an officer with the EI Cerrito Police Department where he developed their Victim Assistance Program. Jerry has had advanced training in police work , including an AA in Police Science. He is currently enrolled in the St. Mary's External Degree Program. Jerry was born and raised in the Bay Area . He, his wife , and two daughters live in Suisun. GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD Jeff Garrison of 2282 Lupine nominated Roy Rogers of 1910 Redwood Road for the Good Neighbor Award . Jeff's car was in the repair shop, so he took his motorcycle to work in Marin. Being unaccustomed to commuting on a motorcycle , he didn't tie his briefcase securely to his cycle. His briefcase, containing important papers, and an irreplaceable family document , fell off his motorcycle somewhere between Hercules and Marin . He searched fruitlessly for over three hours, then headed home . When he got there , he discovered Roy Rogers had found his briefcase and brought it back to him. A very relieved Jeff Garrison gives a heartfelt "thanks" to a Hercules Good Neighbor, Roy Rogers. The Herculean is pleased to honor Roy with the Good Neighbor Award. If you know of a Hercules citizen you feel is a good neighbor, write or phone Pam Dorway-Worley at City Hall , 555 Railroad Avenue , Hercules; 724-2489. LEISURE SERVICES The fall Leisure Services brochure arrived at your home rece ntly with information on classes and events. Some additional programs are listed below. Please call Leisure Services Department at 724PLAY for more information. Tutoring: Tutors are available for youngsters from first grade through high school. Weight Watchers: Classes are available for interested citizens. You can join at any time . A Mother's and Toddler's Play Group is being formed. Structured and free play time gives tots a chance to learn how to share and play with other youngsters and gives their mot hers an opportunity to meet new people. Co-Op Babysitting: Groups can be formed in Hercules if there is enough interest. The City will act as a facilitator for bringing parents together who are interested in a co-op babysitting program. A special treat for Hercules youngsters is arriving this Halloween courtesy of the Leisure Services Department and the Mechanics Bank. The department ordered special, 15x19 trick-o r- trea t tote bags for all Hercules children. A big "thanks" goes to Mechanics Bank who purchased the tote bags for the City. Children will receive their tric kor-treat bags at either Hercules or Ohlone elementary schools . If you do n't atte nd these schools, contact John Powderly at 724-PLAY to receive you r Halloween trick-or-treat bag. CIVIC ARTS The newly formed Hercules C ivic Arts Association is sponsoring a Victorian Christmas Faire on Saturday, November 15, from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m. at the Civic Arts House, #3 Railroad Avenue (in O ld Town near City Hall). The Faire will feature exhibits by local artists and handmade craft s fo r holiday gift gl vmg. Entertainment and refreshments will be featu red throughout the day. People interested in exhibiting their art or selling their handc rafts , should contact Doris Holstein at 799-1835 , or Cyndy Maloney at 724PLAY. The Hercules Civic Arts Association is searching for members interested in pursuing their goals . They are striving to create a complete artistic environment in Hercules complete with painting, theater, music , and crafts. Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Membership is $10.00 per year. For more information, contact the Association via Herc ules Civic Arts Association, 124 Cottonwood, Hercules, 799-1835. All Hercules citizens are encouraged to join . Come meet the other members at the Victorian Faire! SHOPPING CENTER NEWS Final plans have been approved by the Council for a 25-acre shopping center to be located on Sycamore Avenue just east of the freeway underpass . Major tenants will be Alpha Beta, Longs Drugs , and a hardware store/ nursery complex. Small shops (many owned by Hercules residents) , a bank and restaurants will be located in the center. The shopping center buildings will have wood fronts and tile roofs . Covered walkways and tiled patio entrances will greet shoppers. The center will be heavily landscaped including many trees in the parking lot. A special feature of the center will be the creekside area along Sycamore Avenue. Refugio Creek will be diverted to parallel Sycamore Avenue . Natural vegetation and trees will be planted in the area . A jogging and bike path following the creek will connect with the path from Refugio Valley Park. Sketches and plans can be viewed at City Hall . The shopping center needs a name. The Council asked that citizens be given an opportunity to submit names to the developer . If you have any ideas, please contact Pam Dorway-Worley at 724-2489, or at City Hall, 555 Railroad Avenue , Hercules. Although the Council has finalized all the appropriate documents , it is uncertain when the shopping center will be constructed. The owner of the property, Santa Anita Development Company , also ownS the deep 8-acre site on San Pablo Avenue between Sycamore Avenue and the freeway entrance. The grading material from the shopping center will be used to fill this area. The developers do not want to use another fill site because they would eventually have to move the fill back to this 8-acre site. Transferring the fill twice would be too expensive. The 8-acre site is in Neighborhood 6; the shopping center is in Neighborhood 2. Neighborhood 6 has been delayed until �the voters determine on November 4 whether or not to approve the Co uncil's plans for the area . If the Council 's plan is approved , the Santa Ani ta Company can use the 8-acre site to deposit the e xcess dirt fro m their gradi ng opera tions . They would have to wait until the winter rains are over , so construction could no t begin until March, 1981. If the voters rejec t the Council's plan , new hearings, environmental impac t reports , and other docume nts must be readied . This process could take several months to several years to complete due to the controversial natu re of Neighborhood 6. The C ouncil can choose to take the 8-acre site out of Neighborhood 6. This wo uld also entail public hearings and , perhaps, environmental impact state me nts which would take several mont hs to comple te . Sycamo re Place owners re port they will sta rt construction as soon as they complete their financing. Thus , construction will pro bably sta rt in November a nd be completed in si x months, excluding work stoppages fo r winter weather . Te na nts in this shopping cente r include Lafayette Savi ngs & Loan, Sec urity Pacific Bank, a gift shop, an Asian food store, and a coffee shop . HERCULES HISTORY REMEMBERING DAYS PAST: HERCULES, 1879 to 1979is the official history of He rcules . Get yours soon so you can read abo ut the company tow n that was the beginning of the City you now live in. The booklet contai ns s tories abo ut the me n and women who toiled at the dynamite fac tory and the tragic explosions that occured . The a ntics of childen growing up in a small town, the exciteme nt of Halloween and Christmas , the social life re volving around the me n's Clubhouse --all are featu red . You can obtain yo ur copy at City Hall , Lafa yette Fede ral Savings in the Safe way shopping ce nter , o r Stacey's Bookstore at Hilltop Mall. Cost is $5.50 which covers the expense of writing and pri nti ng the booklet. If you would like a copy mailed to you , send $6.10 (to cover postage ) to : History Booklet , c/ o City Hall , P.O. Bo x 156, Herc ules, CA 94547. PARKS FOR PEOPLE The Refugio Valley Communit y Park construction , at the intersection of Sycamore and Refugio Valley Road , is well underway. This $ 1,365 ,000 project , fina nced from building fees and sales taxes, will contain a small lake, amphitheater and performing area, a large multi-purpose playing field , a unique children's play area, restrooms, parking and 1-1/ 2 milelong jogging and bike trails. The four -court tennis facility opened on September 14, and is complete except for the lights which must wait upon constructio n of a power center for the community park complex. Grand Opening for the entire park facility is scheduled for July 4, 1981 , and a full day of community events is being planned. Ohlone (Neighborhood) Park is nearing completion except for seeding and planting and will be ready for use in the early spring. This passive recreation area incorporates outstanding natural features including a 500 year-old oak tree , pathways, a small brook , and is believed to be an ancient Indian encampment. A major piece of apparatus is a maze of climbing, crawling, hanging, jumping and sliding equipment dubbed "Big Toy" -- a gift of the develope r of Sunstream Homes. Its purpose , according to its designers , is to develop motor and coordination skills esse ntial to reading aptitudes. The use of the park would be primarily for family outings , picnics, nature study , frisbee throwing and kite flying . The park will also be the beginning point of wilderness trails through the hills between Hercules and Pinole. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED People are needed to plan and organize events and activities for the Grand Opening of the Refugio Valley Community Park on the 4th of July. Committees wiII be needed for: Parade. Musical Events. 10 Meter Run. Balloon Ascension Dance Events. Beauty Contest. Singing Groups. Soccer Baseball games. Fireworks. Family Picnic , Etc. Call Cyndy Maloney at 724-PLA Y - NOW! FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Due to concern about home fires and the need fo r the homeowner to take quick action, the City Council purchased 1,000 fire extinguishers. They a re sold at cost to anyone interested in purchasing them . Thus, you can buy a 5-pound capacity, all me tal exti nguisher UL rated for all types of home fires, recreational vehicles, and marine use::; . Because of the quanti ty purc hased, they are available for $15.00 each -- less than half the retail cost. Extinguishers are available at the Rodeo and Pinole Fire de pa rtments. The Rodeo Fire Department at 326 Third Street will sell extinguishers during office hours Monday through Friday. The Pinole Fire Department on Plum Street behind t he Pinole C ity Ha ll will sell them a t any time d uring the wee k or on wee kends. NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS New people , new development , and new progra ms make Hercules an e xc iting place to live . To inform citizens abo ut the present and future plans for the City, neighborhood meetings are scheduled. This is how it works: people are invited to a meeting at one of their neighbor's homes . A City staff membe r gives a talk about the history of He rcules, the General Plan, the new park system and other developments , programs and ac tivities ta king place in the City. It's a time to find out if that rumor you heard was true , and discover what's really going to happen to that vacant lot you drive by every day. If you would be interested in hosting a meeting or having a meeting in your neighborhood , call Pam Dorway-Worley , at 724-CITY. REMINDERS FOR CITIZENS Occasionally items which are causing eyesores in the community , becoming flagrant abuses of City ordinances, or are a nuisance to other citizens, come to the attention of C ity officials . Several of these items a re listed below: l. Trash and lawn clippings have been dumped along Refugio Valley Road. This is NOT permissible. It is unsightl y and requires that ta xpayers' mone y be used to pick it up and dispose of it. 2. Rainwater from roof gutters is surface water which does not require treatment at the sewe r plant. Rainwater should be channeled into the storm drains behind the curbs in the streets. Some people have connected their gutter drains and downspouts into the sanitary sewe r. This overloads the sewer with e xcess water,leaves , and sand, causing clogged pipes and resulting in an ove rload and ge nerally making it difficult to deal with sewage resulting in more costly treatme nt. 3. When you change the oil in your car , do NOT put the used oil down the storm drains. The drains feed into Refugio Creek. Oil down the drain can kill plants and birds and ruin the environment for the living things in the c reek. Used oil can be taken to local gas stations where it will be rec ycled. 4 . The large dumpsters in the newer areas of town are owned by the contractors. Do NOT throw your ga rbage or debris there . S. Complaints have come to City Hall regarding free --roaming dogs who are leaving their mark on their neighbor's lawns . digging under fenc es and howling when left unattended . Please have your dogs in your sight and under control at all times . BLACK AMERICAN CULTURAL ASSOCIATION The Black American Cultural Association (BACA) has announced a cale ndar of eve nts for this fall and winter. OCTOBER 16 All Hercules citizens are invited to a BACA potluck and general meeting a 6:30 p.m. at Herc ules Elementary School. Bring your favorite dish. OCTOBER 31 BACA youth a re sponso ring a cit y- wide Halloween da nce and party a t Hercules Elementary School from 7:00 p.m. to 10: 45 p.m . Wear a costume' Cost is 25<1: fo r people wearing costumes a nd SOC for people not wearing a costu me. Refreshments v.:ill be served. DECEMBER 23 BACA will spo nsor a Christmas dinner dance at Ivy's in Jac k Londo n Square . Tickets a re $10.00 a nd a re a vailable from BACA members. �.... 00H3S Sn0383H 1.v ·W·d E 01. ·W·V 6 W08.:1 H1.NOW 3H1. .:10 AV0801. VS ON033S 3H1. SI 9Nn3A338 LtSt6 V::> 'S3,n::>H3H 30N3/\V OVOH'IVH SSS S3'O::>H3H .:10 A.lI::> BACA is planning a Community Health Fair. Booths will feature information on a variety of subjects ranging from blood pressure and cancer, to skin and hair care. More details will be available later. BACA invites all Hercules citizens to their events. For more information contact President Isabelle Brown at 799-5308. THE NATURE OF THINGS By Gary Bogue, City Naturalist Meadow mouse .. . nasty varmint . .. (expletive deleted) . .. a vole by any other name is still a vole . And still a furry bundle of toothy trouble if they move into the house and raid the cupboards. In their own place, California Voles serve an important function in the wilds. Their own place, of course, being outside in the fields . These little short-tailed mice are all a part of the endless food chain that Nature has provided earth to insure the survival of life here . And voles provide life to reptiles, hawks and other predators in the form of food . This year we have and overpopulation of voles. Heck , they're coming out of our ears. (Let's hope that's just a figure of speech). Every 4 to 5 years these rodents reach the top of a population cycle. But take heart , after storming this peak, they rapidly decline in number and things return to normal. Mouse traps are the normal response to mice in the house, but there is something else you can do which will effectively slow down these unwelcome boarders. Go carefully around the outside of your house and plug up every little entry hole you find. And don't underestimate their ability to slip through tiny holes. Put new screens over torn vents, plug spaces around pipes that go through walls, put insulation along the bottom of the door to block that crack (and also stop heat loss this winter.) A little time , patience and common sense can help us to live compatibly with the furry and feathered critters that help make Hercules such a pleasant place to live. Join Gary Bogue, Hercules' Naturalist, as he leads an exploration of the wilderness areas of our City. You'll be surprised to learn about the variety of plant life , birds, reptiles, and mammals that live here with the two-footed citizens. Enjoy a leisurely hike through the valleys, hills, and forests; learn to recognize animal tracks and other signs. The next hikes are: October 18 - Bird watching at Waterfront Park . October 24 - scouting Neighborhood 4's wilderness area (the hillside near Sunstream behind Ohlone School). Advance sign-ups are required for each hike. Call 724-PLAY to participate in the hikes. Meet at Hercules Elementary School the day of the hike at 9:45 a.m. Hikers will caravan by personal car to the hiking area. Bring the whole family . Children should be capable of completing a two-hour hike. Wear old clothes, hiking shoes and a hat if the weather is warm. You may also bring snacks and water if you'd like . The hikers who joined Gary on the exploration of Neighborhood 3 near the east end of Refugio Park saw evidence of and learned to indentify tracks of male and female deer, wildcats and coyote, and observed hawks and birds of many types. WHO DOES THE MAINTENANCE? Some confusion seems to exist about who to contact regarding road and park maintenance . This is understandable since the City is responsible for some areas and the developers are responsible for others. The reasons for this are as follows: As soon as the roads are paved, the developer dedicates them to the City for use. All City ordinances (speed limits, parking, fences, etc.) regarding the streets now apply. However, the developers are still responsible for all maintenance for one year after this dedication for use. After the year is over, the Hercules Public Works Department makes a detailed inspection of the roads and requests any necessary repairs. After the repairs are finished, a second inspection is made. If no further repairs are required, the roads are dedicated to the City for manintenance. This process can take up to two years to complete. At this point, the City is responsible for San Pablo and Willow Roads, all of Sycamore, Lupine to Sequoia, and the streets and courts off this part of Lupine, all of Redwood to Fir, and Chestnut and most of Pepperwood, and the courts off of those streets. In the Sunstream area, only Swallow and Partridge from Refugio Valley Road to Swallow have been accepted. The City is also responsible for Woodfield Park. For concerns in these areas, call the building inspectors at 724-CITY. The developers are responsible for all of the roads in the Sunstream development except those listed above and all of the roads, including open spaces, other than those mentioned above in Las Laderas and Laderas Estates. Developers are still responsible for the Refugio Park. Call Centex at 799-4231. Call Sunstream at 566-4422. The Richmond Unified School District is responsible for the Ohlone and Hercules elementary school grounds. Their phone number is 234-3825. PHONE NUMBERS City Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724-CITY Leisure Services ... . . . 724-PLA Y Police Dept .... . 724-COPS (bus.) 724-1111 (emer.) Fire Dept .... . .. . 724-1111 (emer.) Ambulance .... . . 234-3242 (emer.) Doctor's Hospital . .... . 758-5000 Brookside Hospital .. . . . 235-7000 Poison Control. .. 1-800-792-0720 Suicide Prevention . . . .. 939-3232 Battere d Wome n . . . . . 284-CARE(24hr.) Rape Crisis C lr. ....... 236-RAPE(24hr.) BOWLING LEAGUE The Association of Filipino Americans of Herc ules (AFAH) has formed a bowling league to start in late Octobe r. Any inte rested citi zens sho uld call Dr. Al Belle z at 799-0108 for more informa tion. � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/3edf93ec0ee3a6ba340c3e3bf4c6e0fd.pdf 93b0029373df0a65184d98a6bdf42437 PDF Text Text TEJE EJERCCUILJEAN NEWSLETTER OF THE CITY OF HERCULES P. O. BOX 156 HERCULES, CALIFORNIA 94547 PHONE: 724-CITY (2489) APRIL, 1981 MAYOR'S MESSAGE On February 24, City Manager Ralph Snyder informed the City Council that official state sources had noti fied the city that there would be a drastic reduction in the sales tax generated by the sale of fuel oil by Pacific Refinery. Additionally, Mr. Snyder noted that the housing market had collapsed because of the astronomical interest rates for home mortgages. These two factors, coupled with the impending fiscal crisis in California, have tremendous impact on the financial situation of Hercules. The City Counci l has begun evaluating its current economic status with the intent of establishing budgetary priorities for the coming fiscal year. Definitely, the situation spelled out by Mr. Snyder will have an impact on this process. The budgetary process for any public entity involves the establishment of a program, an analysis of the income available to support the program and an analysis of the expenditures necessary to carry out the program . If these elements do not balance, the policy-making body must adjust its expenditures on a program level to assure that expenditures can be met by the available income. With the decrease in available income, most certainly the City Council will be forced to reexamine its priorities in regard to both the operational portion of its city budget, the day-to-day necessary items such as city business offices, police and leisure services as well as our ambitious capital improvement programs. The City Council is committed to the maintenance-of all necessary city services, but it most certainly will be looking toward the capital improvement area of the city budget in terms of making major adjustments. The City Manager has outlined in his preliminary budget message a series of recommendations that will affect both the city's ability to generate additional revenue and the magnitude of our current 5 Year Capital Improvement Program. In the next few months, the City Council will be evaluating and discussing these recommendations and will be seeking public comment on them. I urge your participation in the budget process and I encourage you to contact any or all of the council members and express your opinion . MAYOR'S SPECIAL REQUESTS I have been contacted by a member of the transportation advisory committee who has informed me of a sharp increase in vandalism on the school buses serving the Hercules area. The bus operator has indicated that if there is continued vandalism , he will modify his service to this area. If your children are riders on the bus, I urge you to discuss the importance of respect for the bus service and ask them to discuss it among their peers. This service is a vital and important one. I am sure you agree that we all wish to assure the continued availabilty of school bus service. Additionally, I would ask your enthusiastic support for the forthcoming Cultural Fair. This is a time when Herculeans can come together in a spirit of community. CHIEF'S COUNTRY I would like to address two topics this month which are important to both the Department of Public Safety and the residents of the community. AJarm Systems The Department of Public Safety would like to propose to citizens who have installed alarm systems in their homes a system enabling the police department to record certain information on a card which would be maintained at the department under strict security control. This card would include: 1. The emergency contact. 2. The name of the alarm company. 3. The resident's business telephone number or a local contact. . 4. The type of alarm, i.e., silent, audible, perimeter, interior. This information would assist officers who respond to an "alarm soundi ng" to either secure the alarm or use this information to contact the appropriate person. An alarm key for resetting the alarm also could be a consideration . We would like to solicit your response to this matter. Please call the Department of Public Safety at 724-2677 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Tear Gas Training The Leisure Services Department and Los Medanos college is sponsoring a class in tear gas training at Ohlone school on Thursday, April 16, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. The cost is $17 and enrollees must be at least 18 years old. The instructor is Captain Steve Tamborski from the Concord Police Department who comes to us with th~ highest recommendations possible. I strongly recommend this class. Tear gas is an extremely effective and non-lethal course of action over that " use of deadly force," a firearm. State law requires this class before any person may carry tear gas or mace devices. , �The class size is limited to thefirst50, so please sign up as soon as possible at City Hall, 555 Railroad Avenue, or call 724-7529. A reminder ... radar is now being operated on Pheasant Drive in both directions. The posted and legal limit is 25 MPH. Please obey the speed limit. In closing, I would like to take this opportunity to express our thanks to all of you who have helped the Department of Public Safety serve the community. HERCULES POLICE CADET PROGRAM The Police Cadet Program has been an integral part of the Hercules Police Department since our inception in July, 1978. The Cadet Program employs youths of Hercules, Pinole and surrounding communities. The program better acquaints youths with the police department's everyday operations and builds positive relationships between police and the younger members of the community. April 18, Saturday - The April Recycling Program will be at the Hercules elementary school parking lot, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Bring your old newspapers and magazines, glass and aluminum tin cans. , w • u u u L April 20 - May 29 - Tiny Tots Program . Sign-ups for the fifth session start April 6 at Hercules City Hall, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. Classes are limited to 15 students per class. The morning session is from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 nobn for children 2112-4 years old. The afternoon class is from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m . for children 4112-6 years old. The fee is $45.00 for residents and $50.00 for non-residents. April 25, Saturday - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - An Arts' and Crafts class will be conducted at the Hercules elementary~~hool for children between 6-12 years old .. The class will be limited to 15 students. Flyers will be distributed at both schools, Hercules and Ohlone. , u u w w w 4 Mid April - Resident artist Nancy Thompson will soon start the mural painting on the wall at Sycamore Avenue and Highway 80, next to the Pacific Telephone building. She welcomes Hercules residents interested in learning to paint murals or contributing additional ideas. The preliminary drawings, which may be viewed at City Hall, were made with the helpofthe art classes at Pinole Valley high school. The mural will depict the history of the area and its people. Dawn Salvi and Brandy Russell perform such tasks as records keeping and processing to acting as receptionists for visitors to the police department. Honor roll students at Pinole Valley high school, Dawn and Brandy both were born and raised in the area. John Eaves, ourseniorcadet, is presently attending the basic police academy at Los Medanos college. He is primarily responsible for the care and maintenance of the police vehicles and assists in various aspects of the patrol division. John, Dawn and Brandy are competent in all their assigned tasks and we are proud to include them as a valuable part of the Hercules Police Department. Leisure Services Spring heralds the busy months ahead. Be sure to save this calendar of events. For additional information on the following, contact the Leisure Services Department, 724-PLAY, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. April 11, Saturday - Our Third Annual Cultural Fair will be held at Woodfield Park, adjacent to Hercules elementary school. This year's fair will feature multicultural foods, goods, entertainment, dancing and singing. The kids will also love the Easter Egg Hunt. Look forthe Easter Bunny to visit your school on Friday, April 10. Refugio Valley Park Dedication, July 4th For this coming special event, several committees have been formed: Publicity, Parade and Transportation, Food and Booths, Activities and Contests, Music, Performance Groups, Demonstrations, and Arts and Crafts. If you are interested in joining any of these committees, contact the Leisure Services Department, 724-PLAY. , w w w uP . u • Photo Contest at the 4th of July Park Dedication The contest will be open to all age groups, adults and children. Prints or slides can be in black and white or color. Print sizes must be 8" x 10" or 11" x 14". Pictures need not be mounted. The subject matter categories are still life (both in and out of doors or in studios), or scenery (views and nature shots) . Deadline for contest entries is at 5:00 p.m. , June 22. Submit photos to City Hall, 555 Railroad Avenue, Hercules. Ladles Tennis League - Hercules Tennis Club The spring singles league is now being formed. There will be a round-robin tournament lasting approximately three months. One match will be scheduled each week. All ages and abilities are welcome. The men's spring league is also being organized. For more information and sign-ups, call Julia Lim, 799-6035. , w w w w w • Hercules Video Bulletin Board - Channel 12B The Leisure Services Department apologizes for the inconvenience experienced with the Video Bulletin Board. The technical difficulties have been corrected and important information, messages and greetings may be submitted to John Powderly at 724-PLAY. Tune in for your neighbor-hood news, Channel 12B. �CLUB FETES HIRING A CONTRACTOR Hercules Civic Arts Association In 1926 Joseph-Nicephore Nicpce, a French photographer, captured the world's first photograph -- a dim image of his farmyard. The process took eight hours to achieve. Over 60 years passed until a bookkeeper in Rochester, New York created a place in history by inventing the first hand-held portable camera. His name? George Eastman, founder of Eastman-Kodak! Many people in Hercules are improving their homes by adding rooms or hiring contractors to paint, wallpaper, etc. Hercules' Building Official Bill Burke reminds all homeowners that they should take certain precautions before signing any contract. Most contractors are honest, capable, hard working and financially responsible . However, just as with any major transaction, the best policy is "buyer beware." With this in mind, Mr. Burke requests that all Herculeans who plan to hire a contractor heed the following advice endorsed by the State Department of Consumer Affairs and the Contractors State License Board. HCAA has noted the growing interest in photography and has planned two upcoming ' exhibits -- one for the Cultural Fair on April 11 and an exhibit/photo contest for the Refugio ' Park dedication on July 4th . (See contest rules under Leisure Services). Herculeans are encouraged to share their pictures and discuss photography with the comm'unity. HCAA also is scouting for talent to entertain at the Refugio Park dedication. Musicians, mimes, magicians, dancers and artists are all invited to participate. Call Doris Holstein , at 799-1835 for more information . Finally, persons interested in joining the chorus and band, please notify Pat Holms, 799-0167. They can't strike up without you! I© e ©I Chinese Association of Hercules Adding to the girth of Hercules citizens, the Chinese Association will sponsor a food booth at the April 11 Cultural Fair by introducing assorted Chinese dishes. Also, a Chinese martial arts group will lead a demonstration in addition to performing the traditional lion dance. Black American Cultural Association The 1981 officers for the Black American Cultural Association (BACA) include: Joe Robinson, president; Emma Mims, vice president; Naomi Fluker, secretary; Jane Prater, treasurer; Pat Barnes, corresponding secretary; Grady Prater, sergeant-at-arll.1s. At the Cultural Fair, BACA members will be up to their elbows in smoked hot links, hot dogs and assorted cold drinks. Hercules Sister City Association Also taking a booth at the Cultu ral Fair is the HSCA which will conduct a membership drive that day. Due to the pending visit of Masaru Igeta, mayor ofTsushima, for the Refugio Park dedication on July 4th , many volunteers are needed for assorted tasks. Additionally, the Hercules Sister City Association is seeking a part-time coordinator to work on the Tsushima delegation visit. The paid job would span approximately six weeks -- from mid May to the first part of July. Send resumes and salary requirements to Connie Rogers, 145 Marigold, Hercules 94547, or call 799-5470 for further information. DO'S FOR HIRING A CONTRACTOR: 1. Plan your project carefully . 2. Provide a rough sketch of your project to contractors from whom you request bids . 3. Consult with a lending institution or attorney regarding what type of loan to obtain . 4. Shop around before hiring a contractor. 5. Check with the Contractors State License Board to see if a contractor is properly licensed , 6, Look at work the contractor has completed . 7. Check out contractors with your local building department, trade association or union, consumer protection agency and the Better Business Bureau. 8 . Get at least three written bids on your project. 9. Ask your contractor to furnish a "completion" or " labor and materials" bond. 10. Check with your lender for recommendations before obtaining a funding control company. 11 . Make sure your contract provides for a " retention". 12. Make sure everything you and your contractor have agreed to is included in your contract. 13. Ask your contractor about inconveniences which may occur and plan for them . • 14. Keep a Job File. 15. Make sure you receive lien releases from subcontractors and material suppliers. 16. Make frequent inspections of the work , and a final "walk-through". 17. Consult an attorney if a mechanics lien is filed against your property . 18. T ry f irst to negotiate with the contractor if problems or disagreements occur. DO NT'S 1. Hire an unlicensed contractor. 2. Hire a contractor without first shopping around . 3 . Act as an "Owner/ Builder" unless you are very experienced in construction . 4. Sign anything until you completely understand what you are signing, and agree to the terms. 5. Make agreements with subcontractors or workers without consulting the prime contractor. 6. Ever pay cash without proper receipt. 7. Make adown payment without checking with your lender or the Contractors State License Board to make sure it doesn't exceed the legal limit. 8 . Hesitate to ask questions of the contractor. 9. Let your payments get ahead of the contractor's completed work . 10. Make final payment until you are satis ~he d with the job. For more information , or for answers to questions you may have, contact Bill Burke or Gus Silva at 724-2489 between 7:30 and 9:00 a.m., and 4:00 and 5:00 weekdays. �GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD Our Good Neighbor file is depleted! We need your help in filling it up. If you have a friend or neighbor who deserves a Good Neighbor Award, call or write City Hall, P.O . Box 156, Hercules 94547; 724-CITY. HERCULEANS IN BUSINESS THE NATURE OF THINGS By Gary Bogue, City Naturalist Next time you get caught home on a rainy day, or maybe just when your youngsters are driving you up the walls an d you can't think of another thing to do, try one of the fo llowing nature-type projects. They're simple, fun and can be a part of the life-long process of acquainting your c hildren with life and living things. Nature Rubbings Take paper, crayons and assorted rocks and wood. (Be creati ve!) Lay the paper on top of your object and have your child rub with the flat of the crayon. Endless possibilities. Hold the paper against a tree and make a print of the trunk . Try different trees so you can discuss why t rees have different designs. Feel and Smell Contest This one's for the whole family. Whoever is "it" must be blin dfolded . Other players offer natural objects to be felt and guessed. Use your imagination (and tell the kids no fair something slimy!) Rocks, leaves, sticks and blades of grass are perfect. Yo u can do the same thing with smell -- assorted fruits and vegetables, soap. These games are especially fun on a wa lk. A modification of this is to go out into the yard. (Great fun for small birthday parties.) Blindfold the "it" person again and bring a piece of something growing in the yard. Let him feel and smell. Then remove the blindfold and see if he can find it growing. Kids really enjoy watching Mom and Dad try this . Miniature Worlds Life is everywhere. Your backyard is a world in itself, and just like a telescope brings other worlds closer to you, a magnifying glass can take you closer to the living worl ds beneath your feet. Give an ant a crumb and then watch it carry it to the anthill. Ever look at a cricket really close? Did you know that the earwig with the bigger pincers is the male and the female has the smaller ones? Be brave and show your child that those pincers are all show and won't hurt. Okay, let your child show you! Of course, on rainy days there's always the lazy man's way out. Outside, that is. Just put on something warm -together -- and go out for a walk and look and feel and sm ell , together. (The best part.) See why it's so much fun to live in Hercules? Ever catch a drop of water on your tongue before? Isabelle Brown and Ann Earnest recently opened Classy Creations, 2433 San Pablo Avenue, Pinole. The shop specializes in gift items, jewelry and ... designer jeans. A word of caution -- Classy Creations is directly across the street from Super Scoop! Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m ., Monday through Saturday. The HERCULEAN invites local entrepreneurs to write a brief description of their endeavors so that your business becomes everyone's business. Puff! Puff! The HERC DYNAMITE II RUN will be held Sunday, April 12 at 10:00 a.m. in Hercules. Participants may preregister by completing an official entry form available at City Hall in Hercules, or at the following Pinole locations- Mechanics Bank, Antler's Tavern, Pinole Food Center and Lafayette Savings. Runners may also on race day until 9:45 a.m. The pre-registration fee is $4.00; $5.00 for post entry. Do you like the idea of nature activities here in Hercules? Would you like to participate in a nature program of hikes, classes and exhibits? Hercules has a very interesting and varied natural environment which encompasses seashore, marsh woods and open hills. Great possibilities exist for nature activities in Hercules which include bird watching, fossil hunting, hiking , nature photography and wildflower identification. In the past, Naturalists Gary Bogue and Gordon Lane have offered nature hikes and presentations in the InSchool Program at the elementary schools to enthusiastic participants. Funds for this and other similar programs, however, have run out because of the loss of revenues . It has been proposed that a Hercules Nature Club be organized with an a,nnual membership subscription for families and/or individuals which would entitle members to special events, discounts on programs and, perhaps, a special newsletter. If you are interested in the continuation of this nature program, please give us your reaction by contacting the Leisure Services Department, 724-7529. � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/6cbff453b994adf887fe67a5d7724ac7.pdf 53b0da7c1b22923c1bf2a8b9c52c4d19 PDF Text Text TEJE EJEJRCUILJEAN NEWSLETTER OF THE CITY OF HERCULES P. O. BOX 156 HERCULES, CALIFORNIA 94547 PHONE: 724-CITY (2489) August 1981 MAYOR'S MESSAGE The City Council passed the 1981-82 Fiscal Year Budget on July 8. As noted in the last Herculean, we needed to cut back in many areas and to seriously study the programs we fund. The results of our actions include: Leisure Services: We want to encourage greater participation in after-school programming and to continue to provide a wide range of activities and classes for all ages. Fees will be somewhat higher to cover a greater percentage of the cost of providing programs. Engineering & Planning: Development fees were raised to offset the costs associated with the planning and development of residential, commercial and industrial areas. Police: Vandalism is a costly problem in our parks. To prevent its occurrence and to assist people inthe parks, a Park Ranger has been hired. He rides an off-street motor bike to patrol our parks. We also allocated funds for another officer to fill an old vacancy on the police staff. Maintenance: We cut our maintenance program budget Streets will not be swept as often, medians will not be weeded as frequently and, in general, the upkeep of City property will not take place as regularly as in the past. This cutback means that you need to take added responsibil ity for your City. If you see litter, pick it up. Pull the weeds in the median near your home. Help where you can. The Council broke ground for the Creekside Shopping Center on Sycamore Avenue on August 1. Grading has begun. Stores will be open late in 1982. We are pleased that the public is enjoying Refugio Valley Park. The official dedication ceremony will take place when the park is completely finished in October. The American Flag flies over the park day and night. The law allows the flag to be flown 24 hours per day if it is lit at night. On holidays and for special events, a larger flag, costing $600, was given to the City by Centex, Citation, Sunset Builders, D&S Developers, and Hercules Properties. Until the park is completed, Eugene Alves Construction, Inc. , the contractor who built the park, is paying forthe lighting of the flag and dome. The lake in the park serves as both a picturesque design feature and a flood control device. We caution you to accompany your children to the park when they will be near the lake. No swimming nor wading is allowed in the lake. The lake does not yet have a name. I suggested that the Council name it "Lake Tennoglfwa" (Emperor River or Imperial Water) in honor of the Sister City relationship with Tsushima, Japan. Tennogawa is the name of the park in Tsushima which has a lake similar in appearance to the one in Hercules. At the Fourth of July celebration, I asked for a vote of the people on this issue. If you did not have an opportunity to express your opinion on this issue, leave a message for me at City Hall. Mayor Lynn Judnich CHIEF'S COUNTRY There have been some noticeable changes in the Hercules Department of Public Safety. The Hercules police officers now have a new look due to a change in the police uniform . The light blue color has given way to the more tradit iona l uniform color of dark blue. The decision was made by the City Council to make a new look for Hercules. However, there is no change in the philosophy of how our officers relate to the public. We try to give that little extra service and take the time that people deserve. The new Chevy Malibu police cars have arrived and have a light blue color over white. The car change-over will be completed by the end of July. The next change for the Hercules Department of Public Safety is the addition of the K-9 unit, or the Police Service Dog Program. Officer William Frazer has been appointed the K-9 handler. His partner will be an 85 pou'nd Doberman named "Matt", short for Matthew. This team should prove to be a great asset to our police department. We welcome Matt to the department. Damage totalling thousands of dollars has been done to our parks by vandals. These parks are designed forthe entertainment and recreation of our citizens and we do not intend to have them destroyed needlessly by a few. We are initiating a Park Ranger Program to constructively stop these activities. We wi II have an officer out on an off-street motorcycle in an attempt to prevent this vandalism. John Eaves will be the Hercules Park Ranger and will be available to assist the public in the parks when needed. We request that anyone who sees vandalism in our parks contact our police department immediately at 724-2677 or 724-1111 (our emergency number). BILL CHAPMAN Bill Chapman is our Director of Public Works and President of KCA Engineers. Since Hercules does not need a full-time City Engineer, City Planner or City !nspector, the Council contracts with KCA Engineers to provide these services. Bill Chapman was appointed Director of Public Works and as such, oversees the development of housing and commercial projects, the wastewater treatment plant, and all other construction projects approved by the Council. Prior to joining KCA. Bill was City Engineer and Director of Public Works for Daly City , Daly City grew rapidly in the seven years Bill was there. He contributed to orderly growth by rebuilding an antiquated water system; designing parks, building streets; and supervising subdivision growth. Bill is an honors civil engineering graduate of the University of Illinois. He presently is a registered civil engineer in California, Arizona, Illinois, Nevada, and Hawaii. BiH can be reached through City Hall, or by calling him at his San Francisco office at 546-7111. ~ GARY ODAFFER Gary Odaffer, also an employee of KCA. is the City Planner of Hercules. Gary brings a wealth of experience to this position. He attended the University of Kansas Schools of Engineering and Earth Sciences and received his B.A. in Geography in 1959. He earned a masters degree in Urban Geography from San Francisco State in 197n. He has experience in engineering , surveYing, graphics, sales, and teaching. He specializes in municipal planning. In Hercules he has supervised the planning of every aspect of the city from residential �l areas to the shopping cen ter to the parks. He performs detailed analysis of site cons traints, envi ronmental restrictions, and economic considerations as he works with the developers and Counci l to fin alize plans for the City. In hi s spa re tim e Gary lectures in geography at several Bay Area c olleges and restores Victorian homes. Although he is a world travele r, he is finally making his first trip to Australia this year, a trip that he has antic ipated tor 20 years. Ga ry, his wife and two c hildren live in San Franc isco. He can be reached th ro ugh City Hall at 724-CITY or by call ing KCA Engineers at 546·7 11 1. DOUGLAS SPINDLER Doug Spi ndler is the Public Works Inspector for the City of Hercu les. Doug is an employee of KCA Engineers, the firm that contracts with the City for engineering, planning and inspection services. He in spects the underground . utilities, such as sewe r and water lin es for new constru ct io n. He also inspects all City projects incl ud ing the parks and sewage treatment plan t. After attending the Universi ty of M in nesota and spending fou r years in the Air Force; Doug began his career in publ ic works. He spent six yea rs working in all phases of the field from laborer to superintendent. He was a contractorsuperintendent for two and one-half years. Prio r to work ing i n Hercules he worked for the Rodeo San ita ry District. Doug has taken courses in pol lution control and engineering. He is cerified by the State of California State Water Resources Control Board as a Wastewater Treatm ent Plant Operator. SIGNS OF THE TIMES Clustered at the corner of Sycamore and San Pablo avenues are signs asking for va n pool rides or selling puppies. Throughout the City similar sign s app ea r upon lamp posts and traffic signs. In addition to cluttering the landscape, these signs are safely hazards and they are Illegal. Th ey are remo ved by City maintenance crews. Real estate brokers ' sign s advertising a open house are permissible because they are on sandwich boards which can be removed after the open house is over. Please do not post illegal signs. LEISURE SERVICES YOUTH ACTIVITIES SUMMER DAY PROGRAM: Weekly sessions of summer activities for youth between ages of 5 and 12 years are being held at the Hercules Elementary School through August 28. Arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, excursions and speci al eve nts are scheduled each week. Parents who wo rk can leave their chi ldren at the Summer Day Program knowing that trained Leisu re Serv ices perso nnel will be providing interesti ng activities for them. Classes are limited to 15 children per week. Child ren can att end from 8:00 a.m . to 5:00 p.m. for $47.00 (resident fee) or $52.00 (non -residen t fee); or from 9:00 a.m . to 4:00 p.m. fo r $43.00 (resident fee) or $48.00 (non- resident fee). Call 724PLAY for further information. DAY CAMP: Ou tdoor activities, field trips and specia l events are in store for the kids from 5 to 12 years old who take advantage of the Leisure Services Day Camp. Sess ion I is from August 24 to 28. Sess ion II runs from August 31 to September 4. Both sessions will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Refugio Valley Park. There will be a lim it of 15 campers per session. The cost is $37.00 per week for residents and $41.00 per week for non-residents. ARTS & CRAFTS:Youngsters between 6 and 12 years of age ca n learn new skills at upcoming arts and crafts sess ion s. On Aug ust 22 and September 19, a Leisure Services staff member w ill teach the youngsters a new craft. The cost is only $1.00. Ca ll the Leis ure Services Department at 724-PLAY for location and sign-up information. TEACHERS NEEDED Want to offer a class? The Lei su re Services Department is constantly seeking new prog ram instru cto rs. Do you have a skill ortalentto share? Do you like to teach? We are looking for in structors to offer classes in their homes on a volunteer basis. If you are interested, please call the Leisure Services Departm en t at 72 4-PLAY , Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p. m. SOFTBALL If you are interested in joining a men's or co-ed softball team , contact Steve Kent at 799-4075. ART IN THE COMMUNITY From the Editor: ADS FOR THE HERCULEAN In these times of belt-tightening and inflation, we search for new ways to save money while serving the public. We believe advertising will be appropriate for The Herculean. The advertising would serve two purposes: II would provide income to help defray some costs of The Herculean; just as Importantly, it would also provide -Hercules residents a chance t01earn about'businesses that provide the services they need. The Herculean is delivered to every Hercules. If you want to reach this select Ginger Amantite at City Hall (724-CITY) rates. We will run V. and V4 page ads and Space Is limited, so act NOW! household in audience, call for forms and classified ads. CABLE TV Bay Cablevision is the new owner o f the Herc ul es cab le TV fra nchise. They recently moved their trailer to 1616 Pheasant near Ohl one School. The phone number is stili 799"'()111. When Video Eng ineering. the previous owner, received a rate increase, they promised to install equipment for WTBS , Channel 17 which is seen on Channel 7B on our cable system . Soo n after, Bay Cablevision contracted to buy the system and installed equipment fo r WTBS . A refund was made to customers for the lag time between the date of the first rate increase and the insta ll ation of equipm ent. All was going well until vandals stole the equipment for broadcasting WTBS. It took over a month to gel new equipment. Bay Cabl ev ision wi ll refund the cost of the se rvice lost on Channel 17 if you call them at 799-0111. Good news for Hercules! Nancy Thompson, the City's Artist-inResidence, has been notified of the renewal o f the Cal ifornia Arts Council grant which allows her to work in our City. This is the last y ear the grant will be available. You may not know Nancy personally, but you have ce rtainl y seen the work she has promoted. Her latest project is a mural depicting the historical aspects of Hercules· and Pinole. It illu strates the artist-inresidence concept. Nan cy taught senior high schoo l students how to conceptualize and plan a mural. Interested people are helping Nan.cy paint the mural. The process puts peopl e in our community in touch with the art profession. The end product brightens the landscape and enrich es the lives of people in our C ity. Nancy's ha nd is visible in many areas of the City. She taught youngsters how to ca rve the totem pole which now sta nd s proudly in Woodfield Park. Students at Ohlone Schoo l created a stitche ry il lustrating life in Hercu les which hangs in the O hlone School Multi-Pu rpose Room . Children at H e r c ules Sc h ool painted the equipment shed and school walls under her direction. The sign at the corner of Refugio and Sycamore depicting the finished park was completed under her guidance. cannot be renewed afte rthisyear. it is upto usas a community carryon the work she has sta rted. We need your inputto plan future projects. We want to start planning early so we can use Nancy's expertise and enthusiasm to help us develop a program for art in the community. Contact the Leisu reSe rvi ces Department at 724-7529 with your ideas. �TENNIS, ANYONE? TRANSIT NEWS Beginn ing September 1, the City of Hercules will be taking tenn is court reservations on Woodfield and Refugio Valley courts. Courts can be reserved for one hour at a time for up to one week time slots. For examp le, a court can be reserved from Monday to Monday for one hour per day, or just once or twice a week for an hour at a time. Reservations will be taken for play from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. You will be charged $1 .00 per hour from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p .m. From 5:00 to 10:00 p.m ., the charge will be $1.50 per hour. Also, on weekends the charge will be $1.50 per hour. Your receipt is proof that you have paid to use the court if questions should come up. You may use an unoccupied court without a reservation, however, if you want to make sure that you have a court to play on, reserving one would be a good idea . In addition, lighting on the Refugio Valley tennis courts is now available for those wishing to use the courts after dark. Coin-operated boxes will control the lights - - four quarters will pay for lighting for one hour. The lights will go off automatically at 11 :00 p.m. , so anyone inserting coins at 10:30 p.m . will find the lights out by 11:00 p.m. The money collected from reservations and lighting helps defray the costs of park maintenance. The Leisure Services Department is sponsoring a tenn is tournament Saturday and Sunday, September 26 and 27 at Refugio Valley and Woodfield Park tennis courts. Categories are C, 0, and Open in men's doub les, mixed doubles, men's singles , and women's doubles. Fees are $5.00 for resident singles players, $6 .00 for non-resident singles players, and $5 .00 per person for doubles. Sign-ups will beg in on September 14 at City Hall, 555 Railroad Avenue . Call 724-PLAY for more information. On September '8 WestCat will initiatea number of changes to improve the quality of the public transit services being provided to the Hercules and WestCAT area . They include: • extention of service hours until 10:00 p.m. on weekdays and 9:00 p.m. on Saturdays • construction of a transfer point near Sycamore and San Pablo Avenue to help people transferring between 70A and J lines and the Dial-a-Ride shuttle vans serving Hercules. • discontinue Dial-a-Ride to Hil ltop Mall. People will be urged to use AC Transit to the Mall. Service to the Mall will now be provided by 70 , 70A and Q lines with free transfer to Dial-A-Ride. • sometime this winter a new BART Express bus, the J line, will begin serving the Hercules-Rodeo area. Watch the papers for details. • unfortunately rising costs are impacting costs of providing WestCAT service. This necessitates a fare i nc rease . Fares will be ad ults, 75¢ and elderly and handicapped discount, 35¢. Youth discount fares on Saturday will be discontinued. For mo re information call WestCAT Transit Manager Ron Serviss at 758-7993. T INY TOTS The TinyTot program continues serving the chi ldren of Hercules. The morning session for 2 1/2 to 4-year-olds teaches pre-kindergarten skills, basic co lors, shapes, numbers, alphabet, arts and crafts, music and physical coordination . Sharing and following directions are stressed . The afternoon session for 4 and 5-year-olds teaches kindergarten readiness skills in numbers, alphabet and science. Arts and crafts, cooking, and physical fitness activities satisfy chitdren's curiosity. Classes are lim ited to 20 per session. The cost is $45 .00 for residents and $50 .00 for non-residents. Sign-ups are taken at City Hal l. Call 724PLAY for information . HAPPEN INGS IN HERCU LES EDITOR'S NOTE: Periodically we will feature reports from various groups and associations in Hercules. If you would like to see your organization featured, call Pam Dorway-Worley at 799-0602. Pinole-Hercules Chamber of Commerce members own and operate businesses in Herc ules and Pino le. Their purpose is to enco urage a positive busin ess climate in our cities and to promote pos itive comm un ity eve nts. The Fun Fa ir (mentioned elsewhere in th is newsletter) is an annua l event. They are also sponsoring Family Bowl ing Day at Pinol e Valley Lanes . Groups of six people wi ll be able to bow l for t hree hours fo r $12.000n August 22. The six peop le do not have to be fro m th e sa me fam ily, so gather your neighbors and friends and buy a tic ket fro m any Chamber merchant or con tact the Chamber of Commerce at 724-4484. Free refreshments will be served thro ughout the day. Hercules Sister City Association was formed to encourage international friendship and understanding and to plan activities with the Hercules Sister City , Tsus hima, Japan. Their mayor and delegation will visit Hercules this November. The Association sponsored a sak i tasting fund raise r. They are now plann ing a back yard tour of Hercules homes for August 30 from 1:00 p.m . to 4;00 p.m. The tour wil l feature five to 10 homes with uniq ue and interesting landscaping, gardens and back yard ideas. If you hav~a back yard you wou ld like to show off, co ntact Connie Rogers at 724-0290 or Pat Perk ins at 799-1264. Tickets for the event can be ordered from either of t he above peop le or other members of the Sister City Association. As a public service and fund-raiser, the Association is also selling street maps of Hercules. These are the most current maps availab le - - more up to date than AAA! The map indicates block numbers as well as street names. On the reverse side is a street map of our Sister City, Tsushima. The cost is50¢ . Contact RogerTom at 799-0352 for a copy. Hercules Civic Arts Association strives to br ing together people interested in all aspects of the arts and encourages people to learn about, participate in , and appreciate a variety of art forms . The Hercules Chorus that performed on July 4 is sponsored by the Association . The chora lers will resume rehearsals in September so call Pat Holmes at 799-0167 if you'd like to join in the singing. The Association also encourages peop le to enter ceram ics, glass, meta l , jewel ry, wood, and/or textiles in the Ri chmond Art Cente r's Designer/ Craftsman Exhibitio n to be he ld October 21 to November 22. Entry deadline is September 30. Ca ll Dor is Holstein at 799-1835 for entry blanks and additio nal in formati on. The Civ ic Arts Association sponsored a Victorian Christmas Faire last year. T he Faire will be held again if enough people show a'n interest in plann i ng and participating in the event. Contact Doris Holstein .1t 799-1835 if you would like to help. I'ts not too early to start plann ing. Chinese Association of Hercules was formed in January, 1980. The Association has grown from 50 members to 200 members si nce then. It's goals are to be a non-partisan, non-profit organization to promote Chinese Culture, to share interests and services and to provide a voice for the Chinese with in the community. Their current activities are: Table Tennis Club, Babysitting Co-op, Chinese Cooking Club and Ethnic Dance Group. The annual picnic will be schedu·led sometime in September. Theywill also starta Chinese language class (Mandarin and Cantonese) in the Fall. Anyone who wishes to join the Association should contact Bill Leong at 799-4842. The Association of Filipino-Americans of Hercules (AFAH) was founded in 1979 to preserve the ethnic and cultural heritage of FilipinoAmericans and to participate in the growth and development of the C ity of Hercules. Recently elected officers are: Dr. A Bellez, President; Mario Estioco, Vice Pres ident; Becky Gatchal ian, Secretary; Penny Velasco and Chit Pangan iban , Ass istant Secretaries; Minda Maramag, Treasurer; Fernanndo Arevalo, Auditor; and Cita Dinglason and Shiela Estioco, Press Relations Off icers. The Board of Directors is cha i red by Frank Dinglason. Members of the Board are Ted Vtflacorte, AI Abad, Rene Cruz , Dan Maramag, Dario Panganiban, Pompey Festejo, Imelda Ferraren, Rey Gu ingon, and Fred Salonga. Committees are now being formed to further the work of the Association. Call AI Bellez at799-1807 or Frank Ding lason at 799-0547 if you would like to serve on a committee . Country Run Homeowners Association elected off icers in April They are: Betty Behrens President; Sammy Pratt, Vice President; Carlene Berchulski , Secretary; Bob Po lacch i, Treasurer; and Lee Medeiros, AtLa rge Representat ive. Past Association events included a pool -side barbecue on June 28 and a Mexican Fiesta on July 18. Country Run also sponso red a successful booth at the Fo urth of July celebration . Currently a free co -ed aerobics c lass, taught by Shau la Smi t h, is scheduled for Tuesday even i ngs. Mary Schmidt, Social Chairwoman, is conducting a recycling program to earn money for the purchase of pool-side furniture and equ i pmen t. The Social Committee planned a champagne br unch for Sunday, August 9. �r ~JJj.UC3~:S:tS:SSi:S;~ FUN FAIR FACTS The annual Pinole-Hercules Chamber of Commerce Fun Fair is fast approaching . Everyone is invited to Fernandez Park in Pinole on August 28,29, and 30 for all the tun and excitement of a western theme fair. A highlight this year is the Beard & Mustache Wiskerino Contest. Men (and bearded ladies) will win prizes for the longest beard, the widest mustache, most original beard, and best western beard. Entry blanks are available from merchant members of the Chamber . Prizes will also be given for best dressed working cowboy and cowgirl, best dressed rhinestone cowboy and cowgirl, and best dressed children's cowboy and cowg irl. In conjunction with the Fun Fair, a mini-marathon will be run beginning at 8:30 a.m. August 29. The 10 kilometer race course will begin at Fernandez Park, continue into Hercules down Refugio Valley road, and wind back to Fernandez Park. Proceeds from the race will be sp l it evenly between the Chamber and the Pinole-Hercules Little League Association . For more information please call the Chamber office at 724-4484. Organizations are encouraged to reserve booth space and participate in the Fair. Call the Chamber office at 724-4484 for more information. OHLONE PARK_ The City of Hercules is proud of our newly dedicated park, Ohlone, located direct ly behind Ohlone School. The park has a qu iet atmosphere with a large play structure for youngsters' enjoyment. There are picnic tables, benches, and barbecue pits for the public to use. The park is 75% completed at this time; the remainder (including restrooms) wil l be completed when Turquoise Road is built to accommodate new houses that will be constructed upon the hill. If you are a member of a group, or if you wish to have a family gettogether, and the participants exceed 15, it would be a good idea to reserve the park by calling the Leisure Services Department and asking to fill out an application to reserve the area. If you have further questions or need reservations, please call the Leisure Services Department at 724-PLAY. SAVE ENERGY, SAVE MONEY$$$ Pacific Gas & Electric Company helps residents save money on their electrical and gas bills by conducting energy audits for homeowners who request them. Even though the homes in Hercules are relatively new and feature energy saving devices, P.G.&E. can give advice on the most efficient use of energy in your home. A P.G.&E. certified energy specialist examines your house and points out savings available to you. Many times more efficient use of energy gobblers such as appliances and air conditioning can be accomplished by some Simple changes in your lifestyle. You may also find that install ation of storm windows, weatherstripping, solar hot water heating and the li ke will payoff quickly. In Hercules solar heating of swimming pools and domestic hot water can save a great deal of money and energy. The energy audit helps you learn the energy efficiency of your home. Installation costs and possible energy savings for conservation measures will be calculated. The energy specialist will advise you about which conservation measures you can install yourself and which shou ld be installed by a contractor. A list of reputable contractors for solar devices is available for your use. P.G.&E. assists customers in obtaining bids from contractors for installing these devices. If you choose to finance conservation measures through a bank, you may repay your loans through your P.G.&E. bill. In fact. certain conservation measures may be eligible for financing through P.G.&E. After the conservation device is installed, the P.G .&E. energy aud itor returns to make a postinstallation inspection. The cost for the inspections? FREE! Call 1-800-792-8000 or 1-800742-2000 to make an appointment. To obtain the most prompt service, call 232-7363 and ask for the Weatherization Department. You should be able to schedule an appointment within a week of your call. - ..-- SECOND FIDDLE THRIFT SHOP The Second Fiddle Thrift Shop will now be open on Wednesday evenings until 9:00 p.m . The store's new hours are Mondays 11 :00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.; Wednesdays 11 :00 a.m. until9:00 p.m .; Thursday, Friday and Saturdays from 11 :00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The Second Fiddle was founded to provide funds for Tri-Cities Discovery Center, our local free counseling agency. Shopping for good used clothing, household items, and other "finds" helps fund Tri-Cities Discovery Center. Staff volunteers are still needed to further expand our hours. Stop in at the store at 2103 San Pablo Avenue in Pinole (corner of Scho l Street), or call 724-7948. Your tax-deductible donations of clothing articles, etc., are also needed. On behalf of the Second FiddleAuxiHary, r wish to express our thanks to the City of Hercules, Lafayette Federal Savings, Bank of America, the City of Pinole, Sunstream Homes, and the many volunteers who have made this project possible. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. Donna l. Barley; President Second Fiddle Auxiliary GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD Steff Agnitsch and Tori Furtado of 1960 Lupine submitted the following letter about their neighbors: "We would like to nominate two of the most wonderful neighbors that we have ever had, Richard and Maiko Sum!. In a time span of two years we could not begin to express all of the nice things that they have done. "Richard Sumi is a very busy man with his job, home responsibilities and being a great father to his two darling children , but even with his -extensive schedule, he st ill manages to lend a helping hand - - whether it be manual labor, or lending a tool or such, he's always 'Johnny-on-thespot.' "Maiko Sumi has got to be one of the most ideal moms and housewives around. She is always busy with her children, home, or garden, but still finds the time to go out of her way to do something nice for us or one of her other neighbors. Maiko's kindness warms our home with beautiful flowers, exotic Japanese foods, delectable desserts, etc ., etc., etc. "The nice things they have done far exceed anything we could put into words, and we feel the Sumis are what good old-fashioned neighbors are all about. I think they deserve more than a "Good Neighbor Award - maybe 'Neighbor of the Year'! We only wish there was a more effective way to thank them. Weare so grateful to know there are still these kinds of people left in an ever changing world. "Rich and Maiko ... a special 'thanks' for everything." The Herculean is honored to recognize these fine people with the Good Neighbor Award. If you have a nominee for this award, write to "Good Neighbor Award," c/o City Hall, 555 Railroad Avenue, Hercules, CA 94547; or call 724-2489, or 799-0602. PHONE NUMBERS City Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. 724-CITY Police Department (bus.) .724-COPS Police Department (emer.) . .724-1111 724-PLAY Leisure Services. 799-4561 Fire (bus.). 724-1111 Fire (emer.) . .. 724-1111 Ambulance. Pinole Sanitary Service. . . . . . . • .•..... . .. 236-8000 Pinole Library ........... . . ... . . . . .. 758-2741 ..... 235-7666 Animal Control Services Cable TV. .. 799-0111 � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/26b16bf860bcf849f83740d7e4b35755.pdf f79987e4b487a59764b69da3d5571246 PDF Text Text TJEIE JEIERCUILEAN NEWSLETTER OF THE CITY OF HERCULES P. O. BOX 156 HERCULES, CALIFORNIA 94547 PHONE: 724-CITY (2489) DECEMBER, 1981 MAYOR'S MESSAGE Positive steps have been taken to encourage development of the in dustrial zone between San Pablo Avenue and the Bay . an area that can provide an important tax base for the City of Hercules. On October 24 , the City Council sponsored a Community Development Seminar which focused on the best methods of developing the industrial zone . Council members, staff , developers and townspeople listened to panels of experts speak about options available to cities who want to encourage industrial development . An afternoon session allowed the Council and staff to exchange views with the developers . The final result of the seminar was a general agreement that work needed to progress as rapidly as possible on the development of the industrial zone and that all parties would cooperate in this effort. Due to the general ill health of the economy and various State laws passed in recent years , options available to the Council that will encourage development are limited . The formation of a City Redevelopment Agency is one option . A Rede ve lopment Agency can assist developers (and thus speed up development) by financing roads, sewers , lights , etc ., and by providing a coordinating function for planning . Sometimes these functions can be handled by other means . To determine the proper route for Hercules . the Council authOrIZed a feasibility study to determine If a Redeve lopment Agency is needed in Hercules . We feel this is a wise in vestment. If a Rede velopment Agency would help us reach our goals. the information in the feasibility study would be a basis for setting up the agency If a Redevelopment Agency is not wa rranted , no more money will be spen t on this angle Th e Counci l also decided to appoin t a committee to study Indus tri al development. As o f this writing, the members had not been appointed , how eve r, the committee will consist of CounCil mem bers . industrial zone land owners and developers . a member of the Herc u les Tomorrow Industrial Subcommittee , and one person representing the Hercules PubliC Facil ities Corpo ration . the non-profi t organ ization handling the CIVIC ce nt el sit e We hope that these preliminary steps toward our goal of full industrial development will speed up the growth of the industrial zone and will soon prov ide jobs and taxes for Hercules. * * *' * * The City Council is pleased to announce that the Sister City affiliation with Tsushima , Japan was formalized during the November visit of Tsushima officials . At a ceremony at Refugio Park on November 5, Tsushima Vice Mayor Mitsuya Vagi presented the Hercules-Tsush im a Sister City affil iation document which had been signed by Tsushima Mayor Ig eta . I signed the document as a representative of the people of Hercules, thus establishing the official ties of friendship between our cities . The City of Tsushima presented the City of Hercules a beautiful painting by a well known Japanese artist . Ogisu . Three members of the Tsushima Jaycees arrived from Japan just for the ceremony . On behalf of the Jaycees , Takehiro Sasaki , Fumiyoshi Kato and Masayuki Sumita gave the City of Hercules a lovely cloissone work depicting a famous Tsushima festival. These gifts are now hanging in City Hall . The C ity of Hercules gave our friends in Tsushima two large books of photography of California and the Bay Area . To honor the City of Tsushima and to remind the citizens of Hercules of the friendship between our cities , our City Council voted to name the bridge in Refug io Valley Park the Tsushima Friendship Bridge . After Signing the affiliation document. a ribbon cutting ceremony was held , then our City Council and their City officials walked over the bridge together . In Tsushima , Hercules was also honored . On Sunday, November 29, a street in downtown Tsushima originally called Nishiki Machi was renamed Hercules Street . On that day the stores on that block had a big sale . The Sister city affiliation documents and pictures the delegates took during their viSit were on display . As another tribute to Hercules , a special stamp was on sale for two days at the Tsush ima Post Office. A memorial tower w ill be built near Hercules Street to commemorate the Tsush ima-Hercules Sister C ity relationship . The Sister City affiliation between our cities promises to be a rewarding opportunity for citizens of Hercules and Tsushima to bridge the gap between our cultures through people-to-people contact . Elsewhere in this newsletter you will find details about the visit from Tsushima and information on how to become involved in the Sister C ity Association . The other Council members and I urge you to take advantage of the rich experiences the Sister City program can provide you and your family . Lynn Judnich Mayor T~St,..t D C1tllW.lI CHIEF'S COUNTRY Happy Holidays to everyone/ Hercules police officers and personnel hope that you have a safe and enjoyable holiday . With this in mind , we would like to caution you to follow safety rules when purchasing Christmas toys for your children , Remember . .. ~eee~e~eeeeee~ee~ ! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 1) When buying electrical toys , look for the UL approved label. This guarantees that the item meets safety standards . 2) When buying toys for small children , beware of .sharp edges and small parts that could come loose and be swallowed . 3) Buy toys for the age and maturity of the child . Toys safe for one age group can be dangerous for younger children . ! ~ .51. ~ @ @ ~ ~ ~ ~ee~eeeee~~e~~~e~ �The long-term weather forecast is for heavy rains and storms. We can expect flooding and rainfall that will be similar to what we received in 1955 and 1964. We do not want to alarm you , but wish to alert you so you will be prepared for periodic sieges of heavy rainfall. Now is the time to check your vehicles for safety. Your tires, windshield wipers, and brakes will be tested by the weather. Make sure they are working at a safe level. Be especially careful driving during the holidays. Remember that drinking and driving don 't mix, especially in bad weather. The holidays are a time for celebrating, but there is little to celebrate when you are robbed . This time of year many burglars do their Christmas shopping in other people's homes. You can keep this from happening to you . Officers from the Police Department would be happy to speak with individual families, organizations, and neighborhood groups about crime prevention . A successful crime prevention meeting was held November 19 at the Ohlone PTA meeting . We would like to continue spreading the word . Contact us at 724-COPS for more information . To find out more about the life of a patrol officer in Hercules, make an appointment to ride with an officer for a guided tour of the streets of Hercules. For more information on the RideAlong Program, call 724-COPS . KATHY CARTER Kathy Carter is the secretary for the Chief of Police, a position she has held for four months. Kathy and her two sons, Kevin , 10 years old ; and Brian , 8 years old, live in Bay View Park South in San Pablo. Kathy is a native of the Bay Area having grown up in Richmond . She attended EI Cerrito schools and Contra Costa College. Prior to working in Hercules, she spent eight years as a legal secretary. Her spare time is spent with her sons and a variety of family outings. KEALA TSUKIYAMA, ESTHER BANUELOS AND SCOTT MILLER ESTHER BANUELOS Esther works as a Recreation Leader for the Leisure Services after-school program at Hercules School. She is a 1979 graduate of Pinole Valley High School. She plans to transfer to Sacramento State in the fall of 1982 where she will major in recreation administration and graphic design. For thirteen years Esther has participated in Girl Scouts programs. As an active member in AFS (American Field Service), she and her family hosted foreign students and she lived with members of the Jicarrilla-Apache Indian Tribe in Dulce, New Mexico. She has travelled extensively in the western United States and Canada and also to Mexico to visit relatives. Camping, snow skiing, arts & crafts, social and school events keep her busy in her spare time. KEALA TSUKIYAMA Keala also serves as a Leisure Services Recreation Leader at Hercules School. Her specialty is art. She enjoys expressing herself through artistic mediums of many kinds and hopes someday to be an animator. Presently she teaches children to appreciate art. Her goal is to help the children enjoy art as much as she does. SCOn MILLER Scott is a playground leader for the Leisure Services Department. He is 18 years old and a senior at Pinole Valley High School. Scott enjoys photography and is on the school year book staff. Other interests include running , tennis and skiing . SISTER CITY VISITORS The City of Hercules recently hosted visitors from Tsushima, Japan , our Sister City. Mitsuya Vagi , Tsushima's Vice Mayor: Yutaka Hibino, Tsushima's City Council Chairman ; Shunji Hirano, Tsushima's Sister City Committee Chairman ; and Takeshi Yano and Mikio Ogawa, Tsushima's City staff members arrived in the United States on November 4. The City Council and members of the Hercules Sister City Committee hosted them during their four day stay. Efforts were made to show our visitors American Sights unfamiliar to Japanese. They toured the C&H Sugar Refinery in Crockett. visited the famous Sights in San Francisco, feasted at a Chinese dinner hosted by the Sister City Association at the North China Restaurant in San Francisco, learned about American higher education at San Francisco Community College and Golden Gate UniverSity, tasted wine at Buena Vista, one of California's oldest wineries, and Domaine Chandon, one of the newest wineries, and shopped at Hilltop Mall. During their tour of Hercules they were treated to a program by the students at Ohlone School and were presented gifts from the students when touring the facility . At Juan Crespi Junior High School , the delegates delivered letters from Tsushima students as part of a pen pal program between the junior high students of our cities . They toured our subdivisions , enjoyed our parks, viewed our Historic District (almost new by Japanese standards!) , and learned of plans for development in the future. During their stay, the Pinole-Hercules Lion's Club and the City of Hercules hosted a western steak barbecue for them complete with American I ndian dancers and square dancing for entertainment. Our visitors were honored guests at the Contra Costa County Mayors' Conference when a Resolution was passed by the Conference acknowledging the affiliation between Hercules and Tsushima. Saturday night prior to their departure, the Sister City Committee hosted the Japanese at an old-fashioned Thanksgiving dinner complete with turkey , trimm ings, and mince meat pie. All who met them found our guests congenial with a lively sense of humor. Learning firsthand about the cultural differences and the rich ethnic traditions of Tsushima was a rewarding experience for all who shared time with our Sister City guests. Tsushima Mayor Igeta was to lead the delegation but had to cancel his trip for health reasons. He plans to visit Hercules sometime next year. The Hercules Sister City Association was pleased with the community participation during the visit of the Tsushima delegates. The Association will be very active in the next few months prior to Mayor Igeta's visit. Fund raisers will be held and programs such as the pen pals exchange atJuan Crespi School will be expanded . The Association urges all of you to join them in their work and especially to partiCipate in the activities when Tsushima visitors arrive. Call Connie Rogers at 724-0290 or Bennett Tom at 799-5649 for more information. CHRISTMAS CAROLING H~rcules residents and friends will sing the joyous Christmas carols in the streets of Hercules on Friday, December 18, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Everyone aged 5 years old and up is urged to join the fun . Meet at Hercules School at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments and after-caroling fellowship will be at Hercules School. Please call the Leisure Services Department at 724PLA Y to sign up so they know how large a vehicle they need to transport carolers . �OLD HERCULES The Village in Old Hercules is coming to life once again . The 20 homes built by Hercules, Inc., the explosives manufacturer who ran a company town here, are being renovated by Peter Supino & Partners of Lafayette. Due to a Hercules Inc. policy of tearing down houses they no longer needed, many vacant lots appeared among the houses in the Village. Some old houses have been moved to Bay and Pinole Streets to fill in the vacant lots. Two housing types survive . One, the Queen Anne, is more ornate in design . The majority of the homes, built in the early 1910's, are Colonial Revival , a much plainer design . The developer has plans to make the streetscape similar to that of the turn of the century when the homes were built. Upon approval of the Hercules Mun ic ipal H istoric District Board (the City Counc il members ), the developers will paint the homes to reflect their design . The colors will be muted and an overall color scheme wil l be used for the whole area. Doors, windows and decorative touches will be accented with colors complementing the main body of the houses. The interiors will reflect the era of t he homes. The Queen Anne homes had mould ings and trim th roughout the house. The Colonia l Revivals had simpler interiors but included accents such as wide door mouldings and panelled doors. P.G .&.E staff members researched lighting types of this time period . They suggested the use of teardrop shaped light fixtures on cast iron poles which are replicas of the lights used in the 1920's on ma in thoroughfares . These lights will continue the attention to historic detail in this renovation project and visually set off the Historic District from the rest of the area. The homes w ill be available for sale sometime between August and December, 1982 . Most of the houses are 1600 square feet plus a basement with 6'6" ceilings and will sell for approximate ly $120, 000 . A COMMUNITY QUILT? An old fanshioned quilt hand-made by the citizenry of Hercules. Does that sound interesting to you? If so, the Leisure Services Department (724-PLAY) would like to hear from you . Nancy Thompson , our Artist-in-Residence, would teach anyone will ing to learn about the traditional art of quilt- making . The qu ilt would take shape in quilting sessions starting in April 1982. Quilters cou ld work one day or many on the project. When the quilt is finished , it would be raffled off. The lucky winner would have a very special heirloom . The money from the raffle would finance other community art projects. Call Leisure Services now if you would like to participate. If enough interest is generated, the quilt will be made. Otherwise, another project will be developed . Let your voice be heard! ELECTIONS Now is the time for all residents to register to vote. Voter registration forms are available at the City Clerk's Office. There will be a municipal election in April and the State primary in June. Register now so you can be counted . The City needs inspectors, judges and clerks at the three polling places in the City. If you can serve in any of these capacities, please contact Joe R. Valles , City Clerk (724-CITY) . These pos itions receive compensation . HERCULES HISTORY BOOKLET Contrary to popular belief , Hercules is not a new city . On December 15, 1981 , the City of Hercules will be 81 years old . The story of Hercules from its days as the site for the manufacture of explosives to the present is told with vivid detail in Remembering Days Past: Hercules, 1879 to 1979. Why did Hercules become a city? Where did the name Hercules come from? This excerpt from the booklet tells you. "On December 15, 1900, with a population of less that 100 , Hercules officially became an incorporated town . Previous to the incorporation, the Company officials were finding it difficult to get the County Board of Supervisors to pass laws necessary to control the production of explosives. Consequently, town fathers formed a town so they could make their own laws. After much deliberation , they decided to name their new town Hercules, the most appropriate choice since residents and employees had already been calling the area by that name for many years. The actual name, Hercules, comes from a potent and explosive black powder, first made in California Powder Works ' Santa Cruz plant. The Company named their product after Hercules, the Greek mythological hero known for his strength, in order to signify how powerful their black powder was. " The history booklet is available at City Hall for $5 .50 (to cover the cost of writing and printing) . This would be a fine Christmas gift for any citizen of Hercules. Hurry to City Hall to get your booklet today. CITIZEN RECOGNITION AWARD The true nature of the City of Hercules shines through the actions of its individual citizens . Everyone is enriched by the deeds of those people who volunteer their time, effort and expertise to further the goals of the City and to serve others in their community . Most often these people work in obscurity. We would like to change that , so we have created the Hercules Citizen Recognition Award . Various departments in the City will nominate citizens for the award and they will be recognized in the Herculean. The Leisure Services Department has nominated Calvin Polston to receive the first Hercules Citizen Recognition Award . Calvin has served the City in a variety of ways . He and his wife have volunteered their services as part of the Fourth of July, Cultural Fair, and Park Dedication committees. Calvin helped find entertainment, and assisted with the many details that make an event special. In another important role, Calvin acts as Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny. (Don't tell the kids!). After he retired from service as a postman , the City hired him to deliver the Herculean and the Leisure Services brochure. We know it will be delivered to every house on time when Calvin is working for us. Calvin is there when he's needed and is one of those people who make a positive difference in his community . We are pleased to bestow upon Calvin the Hercules Citizen Recognition Award. Congratulations! GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD Mayor Lynn Judnich has nominated Calvin and Jane Hirohama of Mesquite Court forthe Good Neighbor Award . The Hirohama's are good neighbors of a special kind -- they gave their time not only to their immediate neighbors but to all the people of Hercules and to the delegates from our Sister City , Tsushima, Japan . Calvin and Jane, as members of the Hercules Sister City Association , offered valuable suggestions while the Association members planned the visit of our Japanese guests. Du ring their four day visit , the Tsushima visitors would have missed a great many details if Jane and Calvin had not been able to .translate for them . Translating is not an easy task because the Japanese and English languages are very different from one another. However, the Hirohama's rose to the occasion and did an admirable job, even translating (on short notice) a speech the Tsushima delegates brought from their mayor. They also picked up the Tsushima Jaycees at the airport and Jane baked an elabo rately decorated cake for the Thanksgiving dinner. As a prime example of their �thoughtfulness , Mayor Judnich noted that they rose very early the day the Tsushima visitors left for L.A . to deliver to them special Japanese food snacks for their trip , The Herculean is proud to honor these fine neighbors. If you have a neighbor or friend you would like to nominate for the Good Neighbor Award, call or write City Hall , PO . Box 156, Hercules 94547 : 724-CITY . MOTHERS' SUPPORT GROUP Mothers: Do you ever feel a need to talk to someone over five years old? Have you wondered how other mothers handled the tough situation you face? A mothers' support group is meeting twice monthly to give mothers a chance to visit with other mothers and their children enabling each to make new friends. Meeting dates are the first Monday and fourth Thursday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to Noon in various homes in the community. For more information , contact the Leisure Services Department at 724-PLA Y, or Kathy French at 799-3620. CHILD CARE NEWS Parents have complained about the difficulty they have finding after-school care for their youngsters. If enough parents are interested, the Leisure Services Department will set up an afternoon program. They propose an after-school enrichment program from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Hercules School for youngsters from 5 years to 12 years of age. Two teachers would conduct a well-rounded program of art and crafts , sports and homework time. Two sessions are proposed as follows: Monday through Friday session: $20,00 residents $22,00 non-residents Monday, Wednesday & Friday sessions: $12,00 residents 514 ,00 non-residents Call the Leisure Services Department at 724-PLAY soon if you are interested . Fifteen students must enroll before the program can begin . TINY TOTS Registration for the February 1 to March 12 session of the Tiny Tot classes will begin January 18 at Hercules City Hall. Classes will be held at Civic Arts House in Old Hercules. The instructor, Margaret Rodriguez, is assisted by Debbie Alves as teacher's aide . Classes for 2'/2to 4-year-olds are held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The afternoon class from 1:00 p.m . to 3:00 p. m. is for 4 and 5-year-olds. Parents now have a choice regarding the number of days their children attend the program. The schedule and fees are as follows: Tuesday & Thursday only: Monday, Wednesday & Friday only: Monday through Friday: 530,00, S33.00 , S45.00 , S49.00 . S70 .00 , S77.00 . residents non-residents residents non-residents residents non-residents Children must be pre-registered . Registration will be taken by telephone . Payment is due no later than the first day of the class . Call Cyndy Maloney at 724-PLAY for more information. ADS FOR THE HERCULEAN The advertising insert in this issue is designed as a service to Hercules residents as they search for products and services they need. The advertising revenue helps defray the printing costs of the Herculean. The Herculean is delivered to every household in Hercules. If you want to reach this select audience , call Ginger Amantite at City Hall , 724-2489, for forms and rates . We run 1/ 8 page , 1/ 4 page , and classified ads . Space is limited and ads are accepted on a first come first served basis , so act NOW! VANPOOL A new van pool is organizing to commute to San Francisco Financial District. They will leave Hercules at 6:20 a.m. and return from San Francisco at 4:15 p .m. Contact Paley Pang at 799-5497 (evenings) or 396-5803 (days). RECYCLING The Hercules Leisure Services Department and the City of EI Cerrito Community Services Department have been providing a cooperative recycling program since January, 1979 in Hercules. On the second Saturday of each month from 9:00 3:30 p.m ., Hercules residents have been recycling newspapers, metals and glass and other items at Hercules School. The Richmond Unified School District has allowed use of the Hercules School parking lot for this program. Between three and four tons of material are collected and returned to EI Cerrito 's E.C.ology Recycling Center on Schmidt Lane in EI Cerrito . There the material is processed (i .e., crushed and baled) then sold to the recycling industries. The program has been self-supporting for both the City of Hercules and EI Cerrito to date. However, because the prices of aluminum and newspaper have dropped , it has become difficult to meet program costs. The alternative to low prices is higher volume. The secret is how to get greater volumes . This is how you can help: 1. Save your newspaper, magazines, tin cans , aluminum foil , scrap aluminum (old lawn chairs, screen doors, etc .) glass bottles , jars , scrap metal (i .e. engine parts, etc .), used motor o il , California wine bottles and jugs and cardboard during the month . 2. Separate and prepare the materials for recycling . 3. Take your materials to Hercules School on the 2nd Saturday of the month between 9:00 a. m. and 3:30 p.m. Please do not leave your materials before 9:00 a.m . at the school . How to Prepare Materials: 1. Newspapers: Newspapers should be free from magazines, inserts and strings . Place newspap ers in brown grocery bags or boxes . 2. Magazines: Place magazines in brown paper bags or boxes . 3. Cardboard: Pl ease flatten all cardboard . 4. Aluminum Cans and Foil: Please flatten but not required . 5. Glass: Glass bottles and jars may be mi xe d by color . Remove caps and rinse out. No t necessary to remove labels. No mirro rs, py rex or pottery . 6. Wine Bottles: California wine bottles fifth size that come with corks and gallon jugs can be reus ed without crushing . Rem ove c ap s and co rks . 7. Tin Cans: Please flatten but not required . 8. Scrap Metal: We can accept m oto r parts. We can also acc ept o ld c hai rs, sc ree n d oors and other sc rap al uminum. 9. Office Paper: Separat e bo nd pape r fro m co mputer pap er. 10. Oil: Bring yo ur used motor oil in tightly capped plasti c c ontainers . What We Can't Accept: We can 't ac cept the foll owing : 1. Plastic of any type: Hopefull y in the future there will be a market fo r reusabl e plastic . 2. Mixed Paper: We cann ot ac cept cereal boxes, old mail , milk carto ns, grey-t ype cardboard packaging bec ause of th e transportation cos ts. Howeve r, th is type of pap e r c an be tak en to the E.C .o lo gy Rec yc ling Center at 7501 Schmidt Lan e in EI C erri to . We thank everyone who has been recycling and hope that all Hercules residents will join in the effort. If you have any questions, please call 724-7529. Thank you for your support. JAZZERCISE Do you want to look your best in your holiday finery? Spend some time with Lorraine Patterson and her Jazzercise classes where you can firm up those flabby muscles. All classes are held at Hercules School. Adult classes began in early December but you can still dance away the pounds on December 15 and 17 . Session #1 begins at 5:30 p.m. and Session #2 begins at 6:45 p.m. Youngsters from 5 to 13 years of age can jazzercise on Thursdays from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. The last session is December 17. For further information , contact Cyndy Maloney at 724 PLA Y.. . . :w.::."!.........$.!,....~~'....~, ....~c....'..:-~....~,...~~j~~ ~#~~..e.~~.t?" ~~II'-Q-~I =,)"1 ~:'"'J~-~'" ~j}f,'i" "~~"?,":,r'..,!,"I; -~.• ".j ~;"''?'I~~~~~ The City Council and staff of the City of Hercules wish you all Joyous holidays. We look forward to another year of service In 1982. �The Video Station For That PERFECT HOLIDAY OUTFIT or GIFT! 3607 Macdonald Ave. Ca. 94805 Sales and Rentals Dress or Casual Styles YOU'LL LOVE! ~ ichmond, WITH THIS AD 100/0 25% OFF OFF ALL CLOTHING Video Movies *** Atari Games RCA Video Recorders Cameras and Accessaries ALL GOLD JEWELRY Blank Tapes Free when you join our Video Club 6 Movie Rentals & a giant Movie Guide. Home Delivery Available in Hercules,Pinole,and Rodeo Friendly Service-Affordable Prices 2436 San Pablo Ave. -In Old Pinole 724-7798 HOURS: Tues.-Wed. 12-6/Thurs.-Sat. 10-6 Phone: 235-TAPE Ann Earnest, owner wishes you & yours a happy holiday IT'S NO SECRET.... ELLCEE EXCELLS Il4'~ t"Y ~ :=j rJ ' S C ; HEADQUARTERS. ELLCEE DRAPERIES HOURS 620 2nd Street Rodeo Mon·Fri 9·4:30 799-4661 .758-8030 Sol &Eve! By Appl. Famous brand apparel in men's, women's and junior sizes. Regulation gymwear. Free gift wrap. 23 years in West Contra Costa County. Best Wishes lor the Holiday Season From FOWLER'S DEPARTMENT STORE RODEO 260 PARKER AVE. COMMERCIAL PRINTING 799-5300 362 Parker Avenue. Rodeo VISA ' 799-4456 or 799-5120 EI EL SOBRANTE 425 APPIAN WAY 223-4900 SObr.nt~ houri: Mon. thru ~rl. 9:3~ to 9:00 S. t. 9.30 to 6.00. 5un. 11 .00 to 5.00 Rodeo hours, Mon. thru Sat. 10:00 to 5:30 ca .. .,: . Gardening Service by the week or month. Free Estimates. Depenaable. Call 758-5410 after 8:00 P,M. Crystal Clear Window Cleaning Service •• , Estimates. Phone: 799-5862 . - Dedicated Gardener at Home? How about some good ' .. gardening equipment for Christmas. Gift certificates are Free nice too. Greenwood Gardens, 636 San Pablo Ave., Pinole, Phone 758-5091. �JANICE'S GYMNASTICS WI~IDOW FASHIONS Complete gymnastics training for girls. * TINY TOTS PROGRAMS OFF * BEGINNER PROGRAMS * COMPETITIVE GYMNASTICS Come see our 10TH Annual Christmas Show December 20TH at 3:00 p.m. Richmond Memorial Auditorium 150 Colors to choose from Example 80" width 84" ht. FREE VALANCE Sale $114. Reg 799-3125 (after 3 :00 p.m.) 208 . 799-2767 532 First Street, Rodeo, CA 94572 BUY A POOL - GET A $1,250 CASH REBATE! * Would you like '1250 CASH to .pend a. you wl.h? * Would you like a ' 1500 TAX CREDIT? * Would you 01.0 like '750 worth o f Merchandl.e FREE? HERE'S HOW IT WORKS Polly Distributing of Sacramento hOI teamed up with Polly Paoli of Contra Co.to to oH. r a Special Limited Ed ition pool package 01 follow. : A .p«;ol/y-follor.d 17' x 3~' "Ecology" Pool compl.,.· Arne.on oufomotic pool cI~n.r, 'panel Sunbur.t lolor heating sy.tern. TOTAL PACKAGE PRICE OF ....... ........ .... .... .. ·14.250 MANUFACTURER'S DIRECT REBATE . .... .. .. .. .. . . . . ·1.250 45% Solar Tax Credlt . . ........ .. . ..... ..... ......... . .. ·1.500 FREE ARNESON POOL SWEEP WORTH .. .. .... ....... . '750 TOTAL SAVINGS ... . ..... . .. ....... ... .. ... ... .... ... .. .. ·3.500 Your Unbelievable net cost for this pool pkg. '10.750 C."f~!lly P.9c!11 Estimate: 223-1000 Pleflse Act Now So You Con En;oy The Bes, Pool OHer Ever! -less deck and electrical : n o rmal condit ion . Remember how much work it was to cut those weeds last ',: spring? Dec. is the best time to start controlling next spring'sweeds. If you want to save most of this labor call Greenwood Gardens - 758-5091 . .: Volkswagen problems? Call today . Pinole Valley Texaco 758-6747 . All works guaranteed . 17 years of dealership :" ': experience. Very low rate on parts and labor. Insurance :! works ,accepted on eng ines, trans. & front ends. Gregor's Window Fashions is having a sale. 30% to 45% savings on all our beautiful window treatments. Such" '': items inclu de: 1" levolor blinds, draperies and custom window tinting. Call now for free in home. consultation and estimate. 799-2767. � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/fc01913ad88676b4da5cf7d748cf1ee5.pdf 2fc6af31f0b310addffd279f39d75341 PDF Text Text THE HERCUILEAN NEWSLETTER OF THE CITY OF HERCULES P. O. BOX 156 HERCULES, CALIFORNIA 94547 PHONE: 724-CITY (2489) JUNE 1981 MAYOR'S MESSAGE Critical decisions are being made regarding the future of our City as the Council discusses the 1981-82 budget. I would like to discuss the budget situation with you and urge you to participate in the process. There are a number of basic steps that take place in the budget process. The end result will be a budget which serves as a guide for the specific City programs for the coming fiscal year and sets goals for capital improvements over the next five years . The Process: The City Council sets general goals for the City. The Situation: Major goals for this year include continued support for adequate police and safety services, public works maintenance, and community activities through Leisure Services. Long-term goals involve the prompt development of the industrial, and commercial land and construction of City parks and a Community Services Center. The Process: Finance Officer Lee Girl estimates the revenues available to the City in the coming fiscal year. Revenues are generated primarily from property taxes, sales tax, state subventions, and fees . The Situation: Projected revenues for the coming fiscal year are substantially less than in previous years. Property taxes comprise only 7% of City revenues under the Proposition 13 fo rmula. The City depended primarily upon sales tax from Pacific Refinery -- up to $3 million in other years. Due to market conditions, the refinery is changing products. The new products are not subject to sales tax . The revenue from sales tax this year will be down to $50,000. The State subventions are taxes collected by the State on gasoline, motor vehicle fees and cigarettes which are distributed to cities according to population. The State is having monetary problems and will likely keep much of the subvention revenues this year. Fees collected from developers and the Cable TV franchise are earmarked for such things as the sewer fund and community development. With inflation , the fees do not always cover costs of all programs. Thus, the revenue picture is rather bleak this year. The Process: Department heads develop a budget for the fiscal year reflecting the projected revenues available. The Situation: Due to reduced revenues, every department has been required to cut its budget substantially. Some positions will be eliminated and others left vacant for the time being. Costs for City programs, such as those offered by Leisure Services, cannot be subsidized by the City to the extent they are now, and thus will cost more for the participants. The Process: City Manager Ralph Snyder, the Administrator hired by the City Council to run the daily affairs of the City, reviews departmental budgets, and makes recommendations to Council about the overall budget. This includes the capital projects budget for the next five years. The Situation: The Manager must reconcile the amount spent on department budgets and capital projects with revenues that constitute 30% fewer dollars than last year. The Process: The Council holds public hearings to discuss the budget recommended by the City Manager. The Situation: The Council holds hearings in May and June. The policy decisions about budget cuts are made at these hearings. The Council looks at its goals and decides if the proposed budget fulfills those goals. This year we have the regrett\3.ble task of deciding how much we should remove from the City's reserve fund to cover programs we feel the City needs. The proposed budget for fiscal year 1981-82 is not a final product. Alternative levels of service are stili being considered by the Council. The services we provide are, of course, dependent upon our revenues. In the budget process we carefully prioritize the programs and services we authorize. This is why your input is so important. (The proposed budget for fiscal year 1981-82 follows on page two) �~ 'E~ ~~':'·<I~~ J~ "~JIU.~~ ~~ BUDGET INFORMATION REVENUES: "Actual 1979-80 FY Taxes Property Taxes Sales Taxes Franchise Fees & Permits Building & Construction Planning & Map Filing Fees Sewer Service Fees Leisure Services Fees Subventions Interest Other TOTAL "Estimated 1980-81 FY "Proposed 1981-82 FY $130, 000 3,417,000 18,000 $180,000 730,000 34,000 $200,000 50,000 35,000 77,000 107,000 -015,000 171,000 786,000 155,000 16,000 75,000 140,000 20,000 181,000 600,000 48,000 33,000 80,000 140,000 30,000 196,000 600,000 58,000 $4,876,000 $2,024,000 $1,422,000 EXPENDITURES: "Actual 1979-80 FY "Estimated 1980-81 FY "Proposed 1981-82 FY $312,000 $394,000 $338,000 Public Safety (Police & Fire) 391,000 444,000 469,000 Leisure Services 107,000 264,000 113,000 213,000 104,000 113,000 424,000 573,000 533,000 $1,498,000 $1,737,000 $1,557,000 General Government (Council, Manager, Clerk, Attorney, Finance) Community Development (Planning & Engineering) Public Service (Street & park maintenance, sewer plant, street lights, etc.) TOTAL "Rounded to nearest thousand If the economy picks up resulting in more growth and therefore more taxes in Hercules, we will fund the programs and services lower on our priority list. However, there will have to be cutbacks in Hercules. One example is the maintenance of our streets, parks and open spaces. We will have to cut back on this service to some extent. The streets won 't be swept or litter picked up from the parks and open spaces as often. It will be necessary for all cit izens to take more personal responsibility for the condition of our city. Don't litter the streets or parks. If you see litter, pick it up. If weeds are growing in your cul-de-sac I .... II III I I I I F" As you can see, our budget exceeds our revenues for this Fiscal Year. However, we have a reserve of seven million which was collected in the last few years when Pacific Refinery was providing sales tax. The Council will have to decide how much of this reserve to use for the daily operation of our City in the next fiscal year. Th is task is more diffi cult because of the many capital improvements which must be financed out of that same reserve . Bel ow are some of the capital projects the Council would like to see completed in the next five years . Three Neighborhood Parks Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Community Services Center Traffic Signals Relocate Highway 4 $1 ,250,000 5,000,000-7,500,000 5,000,000 300,000 400,000 (These estimates are based upon 1980-81 cost data and are subject to revision .) Unlike most cities, Hercules does not have parks, a City Hall, a completed wastewater treatment plant and other facilities which comprise an older city. These projects take a great deal of money. If the City's income does not increase, many of these projects will have to be postponed . The Council feels that Hercules residents should have the services these projects will provide. Thus, we are searching for ways to increase the revenues to the City. In order to accomplish this, we are encouraging the development of the industrial and commercial zones to increase sales and property tax revenue. At the same time, the Coun cil has increased the building and planning fees and is considering an increase in Leisure Services fees, and a business license tax . area between the times maintenance is scheduled , pull them up. Keep youngsters from riding over the open spaces and cul-desac areas. Take on the responsibility yourself. If everyone pitches in , we can use your tax dollars for other program s and services you favor. The budget process is very difficult, especially this year. We need your help with these decisions. Talk to the Counc il members about your views and attend the budget hearings. Let us know what you think so we can represent you and the other citizens of Hercules. Lynn Judni ch, Mayor CHIEF'S COUNTRY The Hercules Department of Public Safety Services wishes to remind you that crime does not go on vacation for the summer. When you are planning your vacation, please take a few minutes to protect your property while you're away. Have a neighbor or relative pick up your mail and newspapers. Arrange to have your lawn mowed if you are going for an extended period of time. We also recommend that you set a timer on one or more lights to turn on at 9:00 p.m. and go off around midnight. It is a good idea to have a radio or two come on by timer also. This will give the appearance that you are home. Do not leave your porch light on all the time when you are gone. This is a giveaway to the would-be burglar. Ask your neighbors to keep an eye on your house and to call the police if they see anything suspicious. Before you go, call the Hercules Police Department and fill out a vacation watch form . It only takes a few minutes to give us the necessary information and it gives our police officers the opportunity to help you enjoy your vacation , knowing your property will be safe while you are gone. Recently, vendors selling a service to homeowners have distributed a leaflet implying their service had the end orsement of the Hercules Police Department. This is not the case . Our department does not endorse any commercial product or service. Please beware of sales peop le who state otherwi se. Remember also that nunchaku sticks are illegal because they can be used as a deadly weapon . If found by the police, th ey will be confiscated. We hope you will enjoy your summer. The Hercules Department of Public Safety Services will be available to assist you in any way we can . Just call 724-COPS or for emergencies call 724-1111. A ground breaking ceremony for the shopping center on Sycamore Avenue will be held In mid-summer. �, JULY·----~~James Cagney won't be there, but all other Yankee Doodle Dandies are urged to participate in the Fourth of July. This will be the place to be on Independence Day. I nvite you friends and neighbors to the big celebration. You will be able to enjoy the gala parade,samplefood at the booths, buy arts and crafts from local artisans and watch fine entertainment. But don't just be a spectator! You can be part of the planning, too. Read on. Parade. The parade theme is, " It's a Grand Old Flag!" Use your imagination and join the fun . See the entry form below. Arts and Crafts. Do you have a special talent for creating? Show off your abilities and sell your wares. Booths are available for individuals or groups. Contact Doris Holstein at 799-1835 , or Cyndy Maloney at 724-PLA Y. Food Booths. Does your organization number among its members some good cooks? Gather your forces and rent a booth . This is a great way to raise money for your group. Most groups sell out before the day is over. Call Cyndy Maloney at 724-PLAY for booth rental information . Photo Contest. Photo buffs have until June 22 to submit their entries for the photo contest. Contest rules and photo categories are: (1) Still life, both in and outdoor, and studio. (2) Scenery views and nature shots. (3) People. (4) Black and white, or color slides or prints , 8"x10" or 11"x14". (5) Limit of three pictures per category per person . (6) Pictures need not be mounted. (7) Entries must be labeled in appropriate category. (8) Contest open to all ages. Prizes have not yet been determined , but will be given . Pictures must be turned in at Hercules City Hall , 555 Railroad Avenue, Hercules, by 5 p.m ., June 22. If you have questions, please call the Leisure Services Department Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m . at 724PLAY . ~~.~ •••••••••~ •••• ~.~+¥•••~••••• 4th of July Schedule ........ 10:00 a.m. - Parade 12:00 noon - 6:00 p.m. - Booths, food, games entertainment Entertainment. Not only a parade, booths and games, but entertainment, too! If you'd like to sing, dance, juggle, mime, ~r otherwise entertain the crowds, contact Doris Holstein at 7991835. Games. What would the Fourth of July be like without tug-of-war and sack races? Kids of all ages will be encouraged to participate in these and other games during the day. Volunteers are needed to conduct the games. Call Cyndy Maloney at 724-PLAY if you'd like to help. Many Hercules residents have participated in the planning of the Fourth of July. They have done a fine job. You are urged to join them as they formulate the final plans. Even if you choose not to be a part of the committee, come to the big celebration. See you July 4! 0" SING! SING! SING! d Everyone (especially men) who likes to lift a voice in song is invited to join the Hercules Chorus. Membership is open to anyone aged senior high to senior citizen who enjoys singing. No auditions are held -- the pOint is to have a good time. Meridith Withers is director. Withers has taught at Balboa and Kennedy High Schools and Contra Costa College, and he is well-known in the area for his talents as a pianist, composer, and director. Practices are held Wednesday evenings at 8 p.m. at Pat Holmes' residence at 340 Lilac Circle. The group is practicing now for a Fourth of July performance. Call Pat Holmes at 799-0167 for more information. FIREWORKS Please note: Fireworks of any kind are illegal within the city limits of Hercules. Why? Fireworks cause accidents. Every year fingers are blown off and eyes put out by fireworks. Fireworks cause fires. This is of extreme concern this year. The Hercules Police will strictly enforce the prohibition of fireworks. Parents are responsible for the actions of their children . ....................... FOURTH OF JUL Y PARADE INFORMATION ~ The City of Hercules is again sponsoring an old-fashioned Fourth of July Parade. We are encouraging youngsters, individuals, families, neighborhoods, organizations and clubs to help us celebrate the Fourth of July by participating in the 1981 Fourth of July Parade. There will be participant ribbons for all, and trophies for the best floats. No entry is too small. We hope to have floats of all sizes, antique cars, marching groups, all types of cyclists, and individuals as clowns or patriotic figures , acrobats, baton twirlers, and skaters. Date: July 4, 1981, Time: 10:00 a.m., Assembly Time: 9:30 a.m., Assemble place: Beechnut, Parade route: Lupine to Woodfield Park. Come join in the fun and excitement. For more information please contact Leisure Services at 724-PLAY. To partiCipate, complete the following form and mail to: City of Hercules, Attn. Leisure Services, 555 Railroad Avenue, Hercules, CA 94547 . (~.~!..~!r.~l., .............,..........,...,....,............................................................................ ••••••••••••••••• 111 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ••• Applicant's Name: _ __ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ Age (if minor) _ _ _ _ __ If group, person in charge: Address : (n umber) (street) (zip) (city) Phone number: _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ Type of entry: (please circle one, then describe entry below) Number of people in entry: _ _ __ Float Cycle Other DEADLINE FOR ALL ENTRIES IS JUNE 26, 1981/// �! I I '. LEISURE SERVICES NEWS EXERCISE CIRCUITS In-School Program. We had a most successful school year with this spring 's highlight being our participation in the Cultural Fair. Under the supervision of Liza Weaver, over 45 children from Ohlone and Hercules elementary schools participated in a multi-faceted dance presentation. Many thanks to all who helped us throughout the school year, especially the PTA and Hercules School for their contributions to our garden project. Mural Painting. Join us as we create the mural on Sycamore Avenue. Nancy Thompson, the Hercules Artist-in-Residence sponsored by the California Arts Council, has directed volunteers as they designed and drew the mural. The mural, depicting the history of Hercules from the days of the Ohlone Indians until the present, will be finished this summer. Anyone who wo uld like to work on the mural should contact John Powderly at 724-PLAY. Are your joints stiff and bones creaking due to lack of use over the winter months? Do you get out of breath just walking downstairs to the kitchen? Take heart. The City of Hercules, with a grant from Wells Fargo Bank, --is installing the Conversation Pace Gamefield at Refugio Valley Park. This exercise circuit offers an enjoyable way to increase your flexibility and maneuverability. Fifteen games along the pathway provide specific exercises for particular parts of the body. The circuit warms you up slowly, then it encourages a vigorous walking pace. For those of you who have been jogging and keeping in shape, a change of pace will soon be available which will allow you to exercise and have fun at the same time. The Olympic Gamefield course will be available along the jogging path a Refugio Valley Park beginning and ending at the main parking lot. The course has three levels of play and exercise at each stop allowing you to play for fun, play for a workout, or play for competition. Special featu res of this cou rse are two games which provide stress and tension-reducing benefits. Both of these ci rcuits will be available when Refugio Valley Park is completed. After that, there will be no excuse for any Herculeans to be out of shape! SUMMER MOVIES & CONCERTS Attention Kids! The Leisure Services Department is sponsoring Monday movies just for you at Refugio Valley Park. All movies begin at dusk. See you there! July 13: Bugs Bunny Cartoons (60 minutes) July 20: Star Trek TV episode & Roadrunner Cartoon (60 minutes) July 27: Mighty Mouse Cartoon Carnival (60 minutes) August 3: Adventures of Tom Sawyer (80 minutes) August 10: W.C. Fields, Laurel & Hardy, Little Rascals (60 minutes) August 17: Roadrunner Cartoon Carnival (60 minutes) Music lovers will have an opportunity to enjoy a series of concerts in Hercules this summer. Performers are still being lined up for August 5 and August 12 concerts. Mark your calendar for these and the following free concerts . All concerts will be held at Refugio Valley Park from 7-9 p.m. July 22: Babe Paliota - popular music July 29: Dale Pryor - country and western EMPLOY-A-YOUTH The Leisure Services Department is once again offering the Employ-A-Youth program . Residents who need assistance with yardwork, housekeeping or odd jobs should contact Cyndy Maloney at 724-PLAY. She will provide names of area youngsters willing to work for reasonable rates. Young people aged 12 to 18 interested in being part of the program should also contact Cyndy Maloney. THANK YOU FROM LEISURE SERVICES Staff in the Leisure Services Department would like to express their "thanks" to the community for your interest and support of programs we offer. We consider ourselves a community resource so your continued input and support are extremely important to us. If you have any suggestions for programs and activities you would like us to sponsor, please call Cyndy Maloney at 724-PLAY. We are scheduling programs for the summer and will make every attempt to implement your ideas. The Leisure Services Staff HERCULES TELEVISION What's happening in Hercules? A good way to find out is to flip your TV dial to Channel 12B, the Hercules channel available to Hercules cable subscribers . On channel12B messages about City business, community meetings, and local events are on the Video Bulletin Board . If you or your organization would like to put a message on the Video Bulletin Board regarding meetings or activities that Hercules residents can attend, contact John Powderly at 724PLAY. Individuals can also submit messages of congratulations for birthdays, anniversaries, or the like. Messages appear for at least one week . The service is free to Hercules residents and organizations who have activities which Hercules residents can attend. PRINCIPAL SHIDELER RETIRES Kline Shideler, Principal of the Hercules Elementary School for the last four years , is retiring this June. He is well-liked by students and teachers and will be missed . He will be enjoying "as much travel as we can afford " during retirement beginning with a trip to the Orient later this year. Ceramics, golf and other hobbies will take up more of his time after retirement. Thank you, Mr. Shideler, for your service to the children of Hercu les. Happy retirement! GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD People in Hercules will rally around those in need of help. Mrs. Zenaida Bonifacio of 2113 Pheasant Drive discovered how true this is when her husband was called to the Philippine Islands for a funeral. Her car broke down the same day her husband left. Being without a car can be very difficult, but Herculeans generously offered help. Mrs. Bonifacio's neighbors, Mr. & Mrs. So-Jen So, of 2119 Pheasant, and Pastor Larry Rust and his family of 103 Lily Court drove her on her errands. Mrs. Ada Dalang and her family of 115 Thrush Court babysat for her children when Mrs. Bonifacio was on her errands. The mother of her daughter's friend , Neva, drove Mrs. Bonifacio's daughter home from school. Neighbors Mr. & Mrs. Felipe Domondon of 2103 Pheasant were available to help when needed . The Herculean is pleased to honor these fine neighbors with the Good Neighbor Award. There are many good neighbors in Hercules. If you would like to nominate someone for this award, contact Ginger Amantite at 724-CITY. SAKE TASTING PARTY The Hercules Sister City Association is sponsoring a sake tasting party June 26 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Numano Sake Company in ~OO~!iW~ Berkeley. The cost for an evening ..::I!~~~, of tasti ng is on Iy $5.00.The brewers i\i§!ti1~~~ wi II descri be the different types of sake and demonstrate how to make mixed drinks with sake. A slide show about Tsushima , Japan will be shown. The sake company is located off the University exit of 1-80 near the China Station and Spenger's restaurants . The Mayor of Tsushima, Japan, Hercules' Sister City, will be visiting Hercules next fall. Proceeds from the sake tasting party will help defray the cost of his visit. Tickets are available from Sister City Association members. For information call Connie Rogers at 724-0290, Pat Perkins at 799-1264, or Bennett Tom at 799-5469 . � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/a1c12cd6a754ed8faf824325a96c1565.pdf bcdb741c599b32efdb56602eb35408a6 PDF Text Text TIBIE IBIERCUILEAN' NEWSLETTER OF THE CITY OF HERCULES P. O. BOX 156 HERCULES, CALIFORNIA 94547 PHONE: 724-CITY (2489) OCTOBER, 1981 MAYOR'S MESSAGE Hercules is booming once again as grading for construction takes place in several parts of town. On the north side of Sycamore Avenue the ground is being prepared for our long-awaited shopping center. The grading is quite extensive for three reasons. A) Plans call for the rerouting of Refugio Creek to parallel Sycamore Avenue. Along the creek will be a continuation of the path that runs through Refugio Valley Park. This process involves careful maneuvering around the existing creek so that there will be a minimum of disturbance to the creek until it is time to change its flow . B) The power lines also will be moved, probably in the spring. The lines were erected when the manufacturing plant by the bay was the only structure in town. C) Santa Anita Development Corporation, coowners of the shopping center site, also own the land on San Pablo Avenue now being filled . Since a great deal of dirt needed to be removed from the shopping center site, the Council granted Santa An ita permission to fill the low site adjacent to San Pablo Avenue. Traffic is sometimes halted to allow trucks to move from one site to another. We hope that this has not caused you much inconvenience. Grading for the shopping center will be completed within 30 to 60 days, depending upon the weather. The site will then be winterized . In the spring the P.G .&E. lines will be moved and the final grading finished . Construction should start in the summer. Lucky's will be the grocery store in our shopping center. Across the street from the shopping center, major grading is being performed on the future site of an office park, townhouses and single fam ily homes. The single family homes will grace the hill above and to the west of the Sunstream Homes development. The townhouses will be constructed adjacent to the freeway. An office park will be constructed at the corner of Sycamore and Refugio Valley roads . The grading will be done this fall and building will begin in the spring . The owners of Sycamore Place next to the telephone company building will see some action this winter also if the developers succeed in their financing plan by the end of the year. The Village houses in the Hercules Historic District are on their way to once again becoming a community. A number of the houses have been raised onto jacks and will be moved in October to fill the vacant lots between the other old homes on Bay and Pinole streets. New foundations will be built under the homes, then both the exterior and interior of the homes will be renovated . Grading on the remainder of Neighborhood 6, the Bay Village project built by Citation Builders, will continue until the rains come . New Hercules and Santa Fe Avenues will be constructed first. The intersection of the new road with San Pablo Avenue has already been graded . The developers will provide roads for people driving to City Hall during the project. Single family, patio homes and townhouses will be constructed in the area. The single family homes will be built first, beginning next spring or summer. The City Council is now working on plans to encourage development (and a tax base!) on the remaining parcel of vacant land, the industrial zone near the waterfront. We will keep you appraised of our actions through Council meetings, the Herculean and the press. The Council urges you to participate in City government. Council meetings are held every second and fourth Wednesday at Hercules Elementary School at 7:30 p.m. Other meetings are scheduled as needed. Watch Channel 12B or call the City Clerk for up-to-date information on meeting times and dates. We are very interested in your ideas and opinions. Mayor Lynn Judnich CHIEF'S COUNTRY The summer season is over and our children are once again back in school. The weather is good so bike riders and skateboarders are still seen everywhere after school hours. Be alert for children playing or walking to school. Those of you who have children of your own should advise them about traffic safety . Request that they use the crosswalks and always cross the street at the corners . Remind them to pay attention to the crossing guards whose job it is to help them and to look out fortheirsafety . Our police units will keep a watchful eye on your children as they walk to and from school. In addition, parents should remind their children never to get into cars with strangers. If a problem of any kind arises, tell the children to go to a teacher, playground leader, or a police officer. If anyone sees a suspicious person around our schools or playgrounds, call the Police Department at 724-1111 . Another traffic hazzard exists near the construction site on Sycamore Avenue. Be very cautious when approaching this area. Obey the flaggers and drive defensively. Bicycle burglaries have sharply increased in the last �--=-- I L I and Mr. Forcier is tackling the problem. Helping him will be Greg Mcginnis, the new PTApresident. Other officers are needed . Come to the next PTA meeting to offer your services. Ohlone School has 266 students this year, up from 230 last year. The October 6 Back-to-School-Night introduced parents to their children's teachers. The new PTA officers have been elected. They are: President, Laurie Suttle; First Vice President, Ken Briscoe; Second Vice President, Larry Collison; Treasurer, Pearl Flemming; Secretary, Loretta Stirling; Parliamentarian , Delora Quinteras; Auditor, Jay Tucker; and Historian, Nancy Ylagan. few weeks. We advise all bicycle owners to take precautions to prevent the theft of their bikes. Always put your bike in the garage or by the side of the house where it will not tempt a burglar. Use a case hardened steel lock and chain to secu re your bike to a stationary object. Record any numbers on your bicycle (they are often on the rear sproket). If a bike is reported stolen,the numbers will be run through a state-wide computer that lists all bikes recovered. If your bike does not have numbers, engrave initials and date of birth or a driver's license number on the bike. Parents are asked to review bicycle safety tips with their children . Do they know the proper hand turning signals? Does their bike have reflectors for late evening riding? Do they know wh ich side of the road to ride on? Also remind them that they are not to weave back and forth th rough the center lines of the street or to ride on the hillside open space areas. Call the Police Department if you have any questions on bicycle safety. '1%00W#.#/¥L? HAPPENINGS IN HERCULES The Hercules Sister City Association eagerly anticipates the arrival of the Mayor and four other representatives of our Sister City, Tsushima, Japan on November 4, 5, and 6. The Association plans to treat our Japanese visitors to a number of all-American events. Everyone is welcomed to join the Sister City Association and to participate in the events scheduled for the delegates from our Sister City. Members of the Association meet the second Monday of every month. The next meeting is at the home of Pat Perkins at 121 Nutmeg at 7:30 p.m. on October 12. For more information, call Pat Perkins at 799-1264; Connie Rogers at 724-2490; Bennett Tom at 799-5649; or Adria Schwartz at 799-6681 . The Association of Filipino-Americans of Hercules (AFAH) held a general meeting and potluck picnic at Ohlone Park on September 19. On September 26 , AFAH sponsored a Reno Fun Trip to the gambling capitol of the west. Winners and losers alike had agood time -- some just a richer good time than others! Congratulations to the members of the AFAH Summer Bowling League Champions -- the "Cowboys." Members of the winning team are Pompey and Grace Festejo , Dario Chitpanganiban, Dan and Minda Maramag and George Mareno. The Country Run Homeowners Association wishes to thank their former social chairperson, Mary Schmidt, for her fine work in this position. Mary hosted gracious meetings that helped improve the communication and caring among the neighbors who make up the Country Run family. She and her husband, Fran, spent their spare time organizing events, then carrying out the many details that made our social activities a success. Micki Cocklin has assumed the chairmanship of the Social Committee. Welcome M icki to her new position by calling her 799-1090 to volunteer your time to her committee. The Hercules Tennis Club urges all current members and anyone else who's interested in tennis to attend a club meeting on Monday, October 12 at 7:00 p.m . at the home of Thian Lim, 161 Elderberry Court. Officers will be elected. Club membership is open to all tennis lovers. The club will form tennis ladders ar) d hold tournaments after they get organ ized . f&&H!'MhW/47//ffff'#///ffd//#MJ7#)(~#/i/)0"/ffiP#/#/.@Wff/i//(0Mr Emergency Phone Numbers Hercu les Police Department (bus.) ..... Hercules Police Department (emer.) .... Rodeo Fire Protection District . .... . .... Ambulance ................. . . . .. . ..... 724-2677 724-1111 799-4484 234-3242 REFUGIO VALLEY PARK The Refugio Valley Park construction is now completed. The next step is the finishing details. The city gives a list, calied a "punch list" to the developer which details all the final work that must be done before the city accepts the park as finished . The developer must complete this list by early November. If the city is not satisfied with their work, the developer must continue to work after that date. The developer was unable to complete his "punch list" prior to the scheduled October 10 dedication ceremony, so the ceremony was postponed . It will be rescheduled. Watch t he press and Channel 12B for details. SCHOOL NEWS With the advent of September came the yearly confusion and excitement of the new school year at Hercules and Ohlone Schools. The new Hercules School principal, Chuck Forcier is busy getting acquainted with the teachers, students and parents at his new school. Mr. Forcier has been with the Richmond Unified School district for over 20 years. He spent several years at Fairmede School in Richmond teaching second and sixth grades. He spent the rest of his career to date as principal of Kensington, Bay View, and Kerry Hills elementary schools. Mr. Forcier likes the children at Hercules and feels that the teachers are doing a good job. His main goals for this year are to improve the physical plant. There is a great need for more storage space, for example. He isalso working to improve theJandscaping . The PTA placed a sprinkler system in the front garden that they landscaped; but much more needs to be done SEWER SAGA It In' July the City's innovative Solar AquaCulture Wastewater Treatment Plant was certified by the State to discharge 200,000 gallons per day to the Bay. Technical problems, however, limited capacity without additional modifications and additions. The City Council, faced with the prospect of more costs in an already tight budget �year and, most importantly, delay in acquiring sufficient treatment facilities by 1984-85 when all available capacity will be exceeded, opted to begin negotiations to expand the Pinole Treatment Plant which utilizes a conventional and proven technology rather than continue to support an admittedly experimental methodology, however promising. The price tag of Pinole expansion, as estimated by a competent engineering consultant at $6.2 million, is about the same as bui lding a modified plant at Hercules but some of the construction costs are expected to be shared with Pinole and operating costs should be lower because of economies of scale. CHANNEL12B Some frustrating technical difficulties have been eliminated and Channel 12B, the Hercules local television station, is now broadcasting daily messages to our citizens. The station runs a video bulletin board full of information that will keep you up to date on City Council activities, Leisure Services programs, and special events. Community groups are urged to place their messages on the station. Messages are changed weekly. Call John Powderly at 724-PLA Y for more information. ATTENTION, MOTHERS! All Mothers are invited to participate in a Mothers support group. Mothers and their children will meet during the day to share ideas and to discuss common concerns. An evening group will be formed also if enough interest exists. Call Cyndy Maloney at 724-PLA Y or Kathy French at 799-3620 for more information. HAUNTED HOUSE The spooks and goblins of Hercules will once again congregate at the Haunted House on the McLeod Ranch at #1 Hercules Avenue. To join them for their Halloween fun, come to the McLeod Ranch on October 28 and 29 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p. m. for a tou r. WestCA T has a special bonus for Haunted House-bound visitors. Vans will pick up youngsters at Hercules and Ohlone Schools between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m . for 25¢. The ride back is free! The goblins charge 50¢ for children up to 12 years of age to enter the Haunted House and 75¢ for anyone older. Beware! Anyone refusing to pay will be duly punished by the Resident Boogeyman. Youth or teen volunteers who'd like to help scare the daylights out of the Haunted House visitors should contact Cyndy Maloney at 724-PLA Y. GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD Mrs. Bonafacio of 2113 Pheasant wishes to acknowledge the Ohlone School P.T.A for their efforts and concern for the school children, not only while they're in school, but also while they're at home and in the community. As a working mother, Mrs. Bonafacio appreciates the thoughtfulness and dedication of the Parent-Teachers' Association. Mrs. Bonafacio also wishes to thank everyone at City Hall and feels the Leisure Services Department provides excellent programs for the citizens in Hercules. We know that Hercules is populated by blocks and blocks of wonderful friends and neighbors. If you live near some of these special people, let us know. We would like to honor them in future issues of the Herculean. Call Pam Dorway-Worley at 799-0602 or 724-CITY with your nomination . ABSENTEE BALLOTS TINY TOTS Registration for the October 24 to December 4 session of the Tiny Tot classes will begin October 12 at Hercules City Hall. Classes will be held at Civic Arts House in Old Hercules. The instructor, Margaret Rodrigues is assisted by Debbie Alves as teacher's aide. Classes for 2% to 4year-olds are held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The afternoon class from 1:00 p.m . to 3:00 p.m. is for 4 and 5year-olds. Parents now have a choice regarding the number of days their children attend the program. The schedule and fees are as follows: Tuesday & Thursday only: Monday, Wednesday & Friday only: Monday through Friday: $30.00, $33.00, $45.00, $49.00, $70.00, $77.00, residents non-residents residents non-residents residents non-residents Children must be pre-registered. Registration will be taken by telephone. Payment is due no later than the first day of the class. Call Cyndy Maloney at 724-PLA Y for more information. On November 3 voters of the Richmond Unified School District (which includes Hercules) will elect three members to the School Board. Voters who for any reason will not be able to vote in their precinct should contact City Clerk Joe Valles to obtain an absentee ballot. Ballots must be returned by October 27 . ADS FOR THE HERCULEAN The advertising insert in this issue is designed as a service to Hercules residents as they search for products and services they need. The advertising revenue helps defray the printing costs of the Herculean. The Herculean is delivered to every household in Hercules. If you want to reach this select audience, call Ginger Amantite at City Hall, 724-2489, for forms and rates. We run 1/8 page, 1/4 page, and classified ads. Space is limited and ads are accepted on a first come, first served basis, so act NOW! �ES 'ON .LIWH3d V9St>6 'V'J '310U!d OIVd ]9V.LSOd·S '0 L.PSP6 V:) 'S3.f1:)H3H 3f1N3AV aVOH.IVH SSS 3.lVH }l1ml S3.f1:)H3H .:IO All:) EXERCISE & WEIGHT LOSS VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS FAIRE The Hercules CiviC Arts Association is sponsoring the .. Victorian Christmas Faire on Saturday, November 14, and Sunday, November 15 at the historic Herucles Clubhouse near City Hall. The Faire will feature an art exhibit, handmade Christmas items, refreshments, and live entertainment. If you are interested in participating, call Doris Holstein at 799-1835. TENNIS COURT RULES & REGULATIONS The following rules and regulations are posted at both Refugio Valley and Woodfield Park tennis courts. These rules will be strictly enforced. Reservation system in effect at all times. Play is limited to 1 hour beginning on the hour. Tennis shoes only. No food or drinks on courts. Activities other than tennis prohibited. Lessons and tournaments by permit only. - Be careful, clean, and courteous Reservations must be made at City Hall,555 Railroad Avenue, 724-7529. 7:00 8.m. to 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Weekends $1.00/hour $1.50/hour $1.50/hour Junior Jazzercise: Lorraine Patterson instructs youth between the ages of 5 and 12 in the fi ne art ofexercise to music from 4:00 p.m . to 5:00 p.m. on Thursdays at Hercules Elementary School. The cost is $12.00 monthly, payable at the first class. Adult Jazzercise: Adults can dance away their extra pounds and forget the stress of the day at one of the two Jazzercise sessions held at Hercules Elementary School on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Sessions are held from 5:30 p.m. to 6:20 p.m. and from 6:35 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. If you want to check out the program without committing yourself for the long term, buy a $3.00 ticket at the door. For longer term membership, you pay $2.00 per session. You can purchase tickets at the class. Non-residents are charged an additional $2.00 per month. Weight Watchers: Weight Watchers are meeting every Wednesday from 6:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m . in Room 10 at Hercules School. Registration is $15.00, and a$6.00 fee is collected at each meeting. The Lose-A-Size-Club is another way to shed those unwanted pounds. The group meets Thursdays in the Multi-Purpose room of the Hercules School from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The program consists of one-half hour of meeting time and one-half hour of exercise. The initial membership fee is $1 .00; a quarter for dues is collected at each meeting. For information on any of these programs, call the Leisure Services Department at 724-PLAY. LEISURE SERVICES ITEMS A tear gas for self-defense class will be held October 14 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Call Cyndy Maloney at 724PLAY for further details. The fall brochure outlining classes and activities will be in your mailbox by the end of October. Keep your TV tuned to Channel 12B for updates on Leisure Services programs. The items are updated weekly. Lights are provided at Refugio Valley courts only for $1.0Q (quarters only) per hour. At 11 :00 p.m. lights will go out automatically. I -i � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/59523fedf829bbc3bc2654cb7fb58c71.pdf 7a9699d824d2cc1f4a1721ba180d315a PDF Text Text TElE ElEJRCUILlEAN NEWSLETTER OF THE CITY OF HERCULES P. O. BOX 156 HERCULES. CALIFORNIA 94547 APRIL 1982 PHONE: 724·CITY (2489) MAYOR'S MESSAGE Oevelopmenl 01 the induslrial land has long been a Council priori ty. As the latest in a series 01 steps taken toencaurage its development. the Council re quested a report on the feasibility of form ing a Redevelop ment Agency which could enhance industrial growth in our City. Befo re I discuss redevel opment as it applies to Hercules , twi ll explain the general redeve o lpment proc ess. Redevelopment is a l eal thaI can be used 10 enhance and encourage development in specified areas. A Redevelopment Agency Board (usually the Council) designates a blighted site where they assist the property owners in the rehabilitation and development of their properties. Redevelopmen t occurs on ly in areas where private enterprise canno t develop property without some ass istance fr om governmen t, and where the Ci ty wou ld suffer a serious economic. physica l. o r socia! burden il the property were not developed . As indicated, a site must be declared bl ighted before it can be part 0 1 a redevelopmen t area. Blight is a legal term which encompasses more than the norma l dictionarydel ini tion. A site can be bl ighted if Ihere are: a) inadequate p ublic improvements such as sewers. roads, ut ilit ies, etc., which cannol be remedied by p riva le or City action alone; b)lIood p lains or other physical conditions which impede development; c) b uildings on the site which are deterloraling and are un useable causing a health or sa fety pro blem : o r d ) social and economic maladjustments because the property is not developed (examples include loss 01 possible jobs and tax revenues). A Redevel opment Agency can assist development by : a) reducing construction costs to the developer by undertaking the construction of public imp rovements such as sewers and roads: b) reduci ng Iron t-end cos t s of the developer by financing feasibility and marketing studies. soil reports, surveys. appraisals and arChitectural and engineering costs; and c) reducing con tin ui ng expenses 01 a developer by taking resp o nsibi lity fo r expenses suc h as secu rity and common area operation and maintenance. Revenues 10 provide Ihese services come from new taxes generated by the growth 01 the designated area (called tax increments) . Th ey do not come Irom the General Fund . l n other words, all the taxes spent on the Redevelopment area come from taxes collected in that area alone. In case of the proposed industri al lone redevelopment. no property taxes from the housing developments, sales taxes from the commercia l area or any other taxes collected outside the industrial area would be used by the Redevelopment Agency. The Redevelopmen t Agency Board makes decisions on the proper expend iture o f the tax increment. II redevelopment is feasible in Hercules, it would be in the industrial zone bounded by the Bay. San Pablo Avenue. Rodeo and the Hercules Municipal Historic Area. Th is includes the site 01 the old powder plant and Pacific Refining . We need to make a careful study o f the legal derinition of b light as it applies to this area. Possible sources of bl ig ht include the deteriorating powder plant l acility. the lIood plain. and the economic impact on the Ci ty if the area does not develop . Now that the refinery has ceased operation, the City needs to l ind other sources 01 revenue. Ou r ci tizens could benelit greatly Iromjobs generated by the new business brough t to the area. If the developers of the property cannot ove rcome the problems posed by the site, the Councit can set up a Redevelopment Agency which can provide them assitance in one o r more of the ways discussed above. Although we wo uld like industrial growth to occur as soon as possible , the Council is proceeding cautiously in this matter to make sure we make decisions that will benelit the City in th e long-run . Industrial development will be on the Council agenda a number 01 times in th e coming months. I urge you to attend these meetings and participate in public hearings we may hol d. Mayo r Lynn Judnich CHIEF'S COUNTRY The Police Department has begun a bicycle licensing program . All bikes in the City should be licensed. It is much easier 10 trace stolen bicycles which are reg istered . The reg istraHon program will begin at the Cultural Fair April 17. To reg ister your bike.bring proolol pu rchase if you haveil o r the 10 number on the bicycle to prove you own the bike. Adults will be asked for theIr driver's license. All registrations are tree unt il J une. Alter June 1. a license will cost 52.00. You must renew you r license once every th ree years. Renewa l costs on ly 51 .00. A Change o f add ress, lost registration form replacement and tran sfer of ownerSh Ip also WIll be 51 .00. We are proud of the school traffic safety patrol. The young people in the prog ram have done an outstand ing job and deserve our recog n ition . In June, there will be a presen tatIon of a certificate l or recognition 01 service lor each student on the traffic salety patrol. An award 01 merit rosette will be presented to Hercules and Ohlone Elementary Schools . Captain Wasko: Mr. Forcier. Principa l 01 Hercules School; and Mr. Collison. Pnncipal o f Ohlone School are planning programs for the schools . The presentation for Hercules School will be on Monday. June 14, 1982 at 12:00 Noon at the student service luncheon served by the P.T.A. This program will last approximately one hour. The presentation at Ohlone Schoo! wi!1 be during the first week 01June, but the actual date has not been determined at lhis time . These events are sponsored by the California State Automobile Association and the Hercules Police Department. If you have any questions regarding this p rogram, o r bicycle licensing . you may con tact Captain Lester Wasko at 724-2677 VOTE APRIL 13 Two Cit y Counc il members will be elected on April 13. 1982. Polls will be open lrom 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m . Consult your sample ballot lor the location of your po lling place. This election polling places are at Ohlone and Hercules Schools in the multipurpose rooms and at 157 l otus. HAPPENINGS IN AND AROUND HERCULES Lillie League: Opening Day ceremonies w ill be held Apri l !7 (il it doesn 't ~ain) . Th e teams have decorated ca rs and trucks lor a pa rade throug h Hercules and Pinole that day. The parade will end at the Little League fields in Hercules west of San Pablo Avenue. After the Open ing Day ceremony, baseball games will be played all day. A few spaces are still avai lable l o r youngsters who would like to play in little League. Contact Carol Nausin at 222-2258 for informatio n. �County Run Homesowners Association plans a full caiendar of events for 1982 including a day at Golden Gate Fields, a matinee performance of the Berkeley Rep., an A's game, and winery trip. Pool parties, ch ildren's events, and a Country Run walk will be scheduled. Country Run cooks wi ll be given the opportunity to contribute to a cookbook . Members of a new Homeowner's Maintenance Committee are doing simple maintenance jobs on common property to save the homeowners money. Hercules Sister City Association elected Bennett Tom, Chairman : Barry Toms, Vice Chairman; and Calvin Hi rohama, Treasurer. The Mayor of Tsushima and his delegation tentatively planned to visit Hercutes early this spring, but they have been unable to schedule the exact date. Theirvisit will be announced i n local papers and on Channel 12B. All residents are encouraged to join the Sister City Association . Come meet usat our Cu ltrual Fair Booth! The past president of our Association , Connie Rogers, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Northern Californ i a Chapter of Sister Cities International. Congratulations, Conn ie! The Hercules Tennis Club urges anyone interested in being a part of a tenn is ladder to contact Thian lim at 799-6035. HELPFUL HOUSEHOLO HINT A Hercules c itizen livi ng in Las Laderas homes by Centex reports an expensive plumbing bi ll due to the fact she did not follow the warrant y d irections on her gas furnace. Warranty directions tell homeowners to replace air filters regularly and to l ubricate the motor every two years. If you do not lubricate your motor. it will freeze up - as some homeowners have discovered through bitter experience. All homeowners i n Centex and Su nstream developments should check their appliance and furnace warranties to avoid unnecessary repai r expenses. Preventative maintence pays off. HEALTH FAIR '82 The Carqu inez Coalit ion at 199 Parker in Rodeo will host a Health Fair at the ir c enter on April 16 from 9:00 a.m t04 :00 p .m. and April 17 from 10:00 a.m . to 4:00 p.m . Visitors can browse through educatio nal ex hibits and participate in a health screening , and a medical history. A blood chemistry test for twenty-five ail ments will cost $8.00 ( Don 't eat for four to six hours before giving blood samples .) After the screen ing , registered nurses wi ll counsel c lients and refer those with problems for the appropriate help. Free c hi ld care staffed by teac hers and aides will be available all day Saturday . People who ride West CAT to the Health Fair will receive a free ride ho me . Vo lunteers are needed to assist the medical personnel. Call Pam at 799-3131 for more info rmation . YMCA AQUATIC SEASON 1982 The Pinole branch of the West Contra Costa YMCA announces the grand reopening of its aquatic facility lor the 1982 season . Everyone is invited to attend aspecial open house May 22. 1982. Staff , board members and volunteers w ill be available to discuss the " Y" and its programs. May 22nd has been set aside to honor West Contra Costa County VIP's: a speCial thank you for all the time, effort and support by those business and community members who have contributed to the ··Y". Th is is a day for all West Contra Costa to share in the " Y" experience . Representatives will be available to discuss the varied YMCA aquatic programs, including infant swim. tiny tots, sycronized sw im, lifesaving , lap swim , recreational swim , adult and sen ior programs and,of course. sw im team. Information and sign- up forms will be avai lable. In addition , the YMCA proud ly announces its new ly resurfaced pool and renovated bath house. Sandy Ehrenberger, the newly appointed Director of Aquatics, wi ll be on hand to discuss her plans for the 1982 aquatic season. Refreshments will be provided and everyone from Hercules is invited to attend. For further detai ls, contact the Pinole YMCA at 758-5114. EASTER EGG HUNT The Easter Bunny arrives i n Hercules on Saturday, April 10, for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Children from infant to five years of age will search for brighllycolored eggs and goodies at Refugio Valley Park beginning at 10:00 a.m ., sharp. The Easter Bunny will be there to talk to the children between 10:00 and 10:30 a.m. For youngsters six to 10 years old. the place to hunt eggs is Ohlone Park begin ing at 10:00 a.m .. sharp . The Easter Bunny will be there from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m . The Easter Bunny also visited Ohlone and Hercules Elementary Schools on Fri day, April 2. CONSTUCTION IN HERCULES After literally years of lobbying efforts on the part of the Council, the 1- 80 southbound freeway on-ramp is finally being improved. A new, two-lane bridge wi ll parallel the freeway from the old on- ramp to approximately the first Pinole exit where the lanes will mergewilh the rest of the freeway. This will be the new on-ramp from the Highway 4 and from Hercules, a much safer freeway entrance . The project should be completed by early lall. The completion date depends upon the weather. Sunstream is grading land between Refugio Valley Road , Sycamore, and the freeway which will eventually become homes, townho uses, and offices. The homes will be buitt when consumers feel more c onfidence in the economy and are wil ti ng to make a move. Pending approval of the Council at ano ther public hearing , a condominium office park will begin construction this summer . Businesses will be able to purchase offices in the 50,000 square foot center at the corner of Refug io Valley Road and Sycamore. Centex Homes recently opened their Foxboro models and are selling homes located across from Viewpo inte in Rodeo. The patio homes are detached two and three bedroo m homes on small lois with price s starting at about $100.000. Models are open for inspec tion from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p .m. daily. Grad ing in Neighborhood 6, west of San Pablo Avenue near the waterfront , will begin this spring. C itation Ho mes, the developers of the proiect, anticipate that site preparation will continue throughou t 1982 and that houses will be constructed in 1983. Th e devel ope rs of Sycamore Place, the o ffic e and commercial sit e between the fre eway and the telephone build ing , plan to start constr uction late this spr ing. It wi ll house reta il busi nesses and offices . includi ng medical and dental fac i lities. �REFUGIO VALLEY PARK Refugio Valley Park, the site of th is year's Cu lt ural Fai r, was designed to be a community park serving all the citizens of Hercules. The park recently received the 1982 Facilities Award from the California Parks and Recreation Society (CPRS) District III in recognition of the quality and beauty of the park. Refugio Valley Park, located in a beautiful, eucalyptus-lined valley. was designed to be a focal point for community events and recreation. Judges were impressed with the design of the park because it used the features of the valley so well toach ieve its purpose. The hiking and biki ng path will eventually connect the Hercules waterfront and East Bay Regional Parks trails . The lake is a design feature which also provides flood control. The natural meadow serves as a play field for numerous sports, a location for the Fourth of Ju ly festivities, and a picn ic site. People of all ages can use the park . There is a toHot for todd lers with sprin!=,l-action toys and a wooden play structure: a spray and wading beach for young ch ildren; a play hill with a large play structure and slide for o lder kids; a sun bathing beach; a sports fie ld for team playing; grassy mounds for picnicking; a town garden site for people of all ages; and an O lympic-pace Gamefield exercise course for the City's fitnessm inded teens and adults. There are plans to install a Conversation-pace Gamefield in the near future for older people who wish to participate in light exercise while strolling through the park with friends. Four lighted tennis courts are also available to tennis fans, each with an available backboard for those who wish to improve their handball , tennis, or racquetba ll stroke. There are several unique features in RefugiO Valley Community and linear Park. One of the most d ramatic is the pavil ion that was created by designers with the SWA Group of Sausalito, California. The pavilion was designed to recall c lassical pavilions and its columns are patterned after classical deSigns. The entire structure was created to produce shadow and catch light and can be rigged with a canvas " skirt" that provides wi nd and rain protection . The pavilion's general apperance is highlighted by its location in the lake. The lake is equipped with two fountains that shoot water thirty feet into the air, and in doing so, provide an attractive way to aerate and circulate the lake water. Another interesting aspect of the park is its Tsushima Friendship Bridge. so named in honor of Hercules' Sister City. Tsushima . Japan. It crosses RefugiO Creek j ust north of the park·s play hill and , like the pavilion's bridge, is construc ted with wood and wh ite metal tub ing . Cost and energy efficiency were factors of great importance to the park ·s planners. As a resu lt. mai ntenance needs are m inimal and vandalism is difficult due to the type of mater ials used in construct ion . lighting of the park is carefully programmed with only the needed amount of light beinq provided at anyone time in the area. Irrigated zones on the amphitheater slope are also programmed to function at specific times of the day and year and thereby reduce personnel time. The park areas provide easy access for maintenance crews and all park controls and electri cal panels are located in one central facility. This year marks the first full year of park operation and will be highlighted with the dedication during the Cultural Fair in Apri l. GARDENING NEWS The Pinole Garden Club is open for membership to all West County residents who would l ike to meet wi th others in the area who have an active interest in gardening, flower arranging and civic beautification. Pinole Garden Club is a member of Bay Bridges District of California Garden Clubs, Inc. and of National Council of State Ga rden Clubs, Inc., Pacific Region. The Garden Club plans a trip tothe Filoli estate, owned by the Roth family and noted for its beautiful gardens. It is also the site used by the TV program Dynasty. On June 8, 1982, the Garden C lub will sponsor a social hou r fea turing the installation of officers. Call Aileen Couzens at 758-0808 for more information. LEISURE SERVICES Spri ng is here! Can summer be far behind? Plan yoursummer activites with the aid of the Leisure Services Department brochure which will be delivered to Hercules residents around June 1. Jo Ellen Rutherford was recently been hired by the City's leisure Services Department as its new In-School Art Specialist. She is a recent graduate of T he Califo rni a College of Arts and Crafts, where she specialized in ceramics. In March she began working with Nancy T hompson at Hercules School presenting specialized art projects in the classrooms. In February she presented a teacher's art workshop at Hercu les School that taught teachers how to p resent specific art projects on their own. Jo Ellen wil l also be working with Pau l Zomolek, the City's InSchool Dance Specialist, at Ohlone School on a collaborative effort geared toward a presentation at the City's annual Cu ltural Fair, Apr il 17 at Refugio Valley Park. Paul will prepa re the children f or a dance presentation and Jo Ellen will work with her students to create percussion instruments that will be used during the dance presentation. We welcomeJo El len tothe City and look foward to seeing the results of her work. COED SOFTBALL TEAM Anyone interested in playing adult coed softball should call Steve Kent at 799-4075 . Any teams interested in competition should also call Steve. SECOND FIDDLE OPPORTUNITIES Interested in gaining job experience? Like learning new things? Interested in meeting new people? Do you have a few hours to spare? WE NEED YOU! We are The Second Fiddle Thrift Shop, a secondhand clothing store located at 2103 San Pablo Avenue, Pinole. The store raises funds to support Tri-Cities Discovery Center, a free counseling agency serving Pinole, Hercules. Rodeo, and Crockett. We need your help to keep the shop open and running smoothly. Volunteers are needed to be clerks, to sort and price merchandise, and to make pick-ups. We are also i nterested in receiving your tax-deductible donations . The Second Fiddle is open Monday through Satu rday from 11 :OOa.m . to 3:00 p .m. For more information , please call us or stop by when we are open. Our phone number is 724 7948 . �CULTURAL FAIR 1982 FIRST ANNUAL VOLKSMARCH Come to the Cultural Fair Aprilt? at Refugio Park ! Bring your family and friends to sample Filipino, Vietnamese , Chinese . Mex ican, Japanese, and Black American toods. While feasting on this international cuisine, watch the entertainment parade before your eyes. The Hercules pre-schoolers will be costumed appropriately to sing. " It's A Small, Small World : ' The Vietnamese Association will offer a trad itional butterfly dance. and the Chinese Association wil l demonstrate Kung Fu . A dance troup from Jefferson High School in Daly City: bi-lingual child ren from EI Nuevo Mundo Children's Center in Richmond: dancers from Adr ienne's Dance Studio in Pinole: and a countrywestern group sponsored by Country Run will perform. Everyone w ill be able to take out their frustrations at the dunk tank sponsored by the Hercules Police Association. The offiCial dedication of Refugio Park and the mural on Sycamore Avenue will lake place at noon at t he gazebo. CULTURAL FAIR COMMITTEE Al though many people have spent a great deal of time preparing for the Cultural Fair. the people on the Steering Committee deserve special thanks for the time and effort spent coordinating the event. These people are: AI Bellez. John Cadigan. Micki Conklin . Galen Greenwalt. Lynn Judinch. Bill Leong. Calvin and Elsie Polston. and Jay Tucker. City staff members Cyndy Maloney, John Powderly. and Sargent Bill Spencer also spen t much time and effort in preparing for the Cultural Fair. Thank you to all of these people and to the many others who worked with their groups to make the Cultural Fair happen CULTURAL FAIR SCHEDULE 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon 11 :00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m . 12:00 Noon - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m . - 4:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Vo lks march Boot hs O pen Refugio Park Dedic ation Co nti nuo us Entertainm ent Vol ksmarch On special occasions the people in Germany gather to take a walk, called a Volksmarch, around their community. They stop to visit w ith those fo lks who stay home and get an opportunity to see parts of their City they seldom visit. A Volksmarch is not a competition, but rather an opportunity for friends and neighbors to get some exercise, make new friends. and see the ir community. On April 17. this tradition comes to our City during the First Annual Hercu les Volksmarch . Anyone may en ter. Bring the lamlly . Iflcludlflg the children . The only requirement IS that enlrants be on foot -- either walking , jogging. or runnlflg Meda ls Will be awarded 10 every enlranl who flflishes th e course Medals will be g iven accord ing to the distance completed Gold Med al: for 10 kilometers , or 6.3 miles Silver Med al: for 8 kilometers, or 5.1 miles Bro nze Medal: for 5 k ilometers. or 3.3 miles Pre-registration is necessary if the entrant wishes to receive a medal the day of the Volksmarch . Entrants who register the day of the march will receive medals. but will have to wait several weeks to have them delivered. The medals are well worth the walk. They w ill be gold. silver, or bronze-colored d iscs with the seal of the City of Hercules stamped into them.Volksmarch organizers anticipate that these will be keepsakes for years to come. Because the medals are so special, a registrat ion fee of $5 .00 per entrant is requi red . Anyone who pays the fee and completes the walk will recieve a medal. However. the marCh organizers want to encourage everyone to walk in the Volksmarch just to enjoy the fellowship of other Hercules citizens . Therefore, people will be allowed to march without registering . They will not receive a medal. Route markers will guide the Volksmarchers on their way Check-in stations will be spaced along the route so entrants cards can be punched Showing they passed each station . Volksmarchers can begin and fin ish their march anytime between 9:00 a.m . and 12:00 Noon : and I :00 p.m . to 4:00 p.m . No one 'will be at the stations to punch cards from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 p.m . during the park dedication ceremonies. Registration forms will be delivered to every home in the City . For further informat ion, contact march organizer Galen Greenwalt at 799-7875. or Leisure Services Coordinator Cyndy Maloney at 724-PLAY . �-:,. For Your April Cl u b }lember ship Special Only $25.00 a 50% Nembership Includes: $3.00 one day rentals ~( l>'lonthly two for the price of one rental specials .;: Herchandise discounts -:~ Atari g ame Rentals ~'" All ratings for the same 1m.; rental fees .,,, Free giant movie guide with your membership purchase .;,. Ho:ne delivery available Bring this ad and try our club one ",8ek for free The Video station 3607 Nacdonald Ave ~ichmond, Ca. 94805 Phone: 235-~ 2 73 ~:- II-----·------ -~----------- ---- , ~ ,",0" Buy one "'~ d~"~'t"i P BURGER KING Double Cheeseburger get another Double Cheeseburger free. PLEAS( PRESENT THIS COUPON BEfORE ORDERING LIMIT ONE COUPON PER CUSTOMER. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. expires April 30. 1882. Good only al IS71 f l'g" ra ld Dr. , Pinol e Pinole Vi5fO Sh!.".t'!!.~':!!":..._ GRAND OPENING (1Z~~ . r~e) ~r::es ~:. New in HerCUle: $98.500 13 -7 / 8 % Interest Annual Percentage Rate 14- 1 ! 8 ')'0 first Years Payment Rate IO~7/8% Beautiful singl e family detached patio homes. 3 bedrooms. 2 bedrooms plus den. Rustic wood and stucco ex · teriors. One and two story designs for contemporary California living. Large kitchens with build in pantries . lots of closet space. spaciou s master bedroom suites . attached garages and more. Rush to Foxboro Heights for one of the best buys in the area. For more information call June C rookes at 799-170 I. Models open daily , When driving north on 1-80 take the Rodeo / Willow Avenue exit and turn left one block to Cante rbury and right up the hill to the mod e ls. Pri ces. d vailabili ty , s p l'rl(i r'a1i om; j ee l 10 Ch a 'lg C wit l zo u t no/ i cc. .lil t! l erm ~ ~ ub · FOWLERS DEPARTMENT STORE MEN·S, WOM EN 'S & J UNIOR APPA REL RODEO EL SOBRANTE 425 APPIAN WAY 260 PARKER AVE. 799-5300 223-4900 (-------------------------PRESENT THIS COUPON TO RECEIVE A 15% DISCOUNT On Any Purchase v:..¥.#II'C~.....~_..:_ ..-AW§.:g........~~....._..:_...;t......-~ AT FOWLER'S RODEO STORE ONL Y expires April 30, 7882. --------------------------/SA · ,o ~.oo J/IllII!i!IIlii\l ~ E, S",>,. o '. ""'''' . MOn. ,"'u <" j · j O SOl. 9. JO ' 0 6: 00. Su n " 00 ' 0 '_ 00 RO(I o" " "" " . MOft , " , " S. ,. 1000 '0' )0 TO PLACE YOUR AD IN THE HERCULEAN Call Ginger Amantite at 724-CITY �lelha,oloe from Thousands of Items in Any of These Departments: TOYS. FABRICS. NOTIONS. STATIONERY OFFiCE SUPPLIES. ¥~ ~ GIFT WRAP Community Baptist Church . OF HER CULES PARTY. CANDLES. GIFTS. PICTURE FRAMES ALBUMS • NOVELTIES. CANDY. CRAFTS Rev. K. G ~ le n Green wa lt. P,,{or Bihk T ~a"hin~ Fellowship \ l in;Slry VARIETY -1t~ SUNLMYS : 9 :4 5 J.m . Il :OO "-,II. PINOLE VALLEY CENTER TH URSDAYS 7 :00 p.m, Next to lucky 's Hwy . 80 8 Pinole Volley Road 758·7 799· 787 5 Sunda~' Sch ool Worsli ip s.:I'ke A<lult Bi ble Stu dy and Prayer Fe ll owship EVERYONE WE LCOM E All 3.!!", in ' ;(ed --- - - Nu rser)' provided MEET ING AT OHLONE SCHOOL, 1616 PHEASANT DRIVE Happy' Lion P[es,hool/ Daycare 2612 Appian Way Pinole (Just off 1-80) Announces the addition k be~n~!r~~~"t~ This will be an accelerated of a Fresh Roses EASTER SPE'CIJI,j.. One Dozen LONG STEMMED ROSES $12 50 I Love You" Bouquet program limited to 17 students. Full day and half days available. *** also are taking registrations for openings we expect in June and in September for our full day program (which includes Pre-school) for ages 3-5 yrs. For i nformation call: 222-2416 days and 222-2335 evenings. STATE LICENSED * ~- * TRA I NED STAFF Will do housekeeping. Reliable. Experienced. References. CALL 799·7875. Seed , Plants , Soil Amendments, Pesticides, Fertilizer and advice for your vegetable garden. Drop by and see our demonstration vegetable S "",e 191 1 RICHMOND lOIS Mwlo~1(! A' I 235-04'5 PINOLE 1711!'1no1o ~ 11lIy Rd 758-0825 garden. Greenwood Gardens, 636 San Pablo Ave., Pinole 758·5091. Warrens A-34 Sod - minimum delivery 450 square feet. $0.30 per square foot. Call Greenwood Gardens before starting . 758-5091. � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/88b6ac43f4369e9ef260f0708948af3d.pdf b6d95c9578dde892ee2cbef5a9ce997b PDF Text Text TEJE JEIJERCUILJEAN NEWSLETTER OF THE CITY OF HERCULES P. O. BOX 156 HERCULES, CALIFORNIA 94547 PHONE: 724-CITY (2489) MAYOR'S MESSAGE After intense and sometimes contentious negotiations with our counterparts on the Pinole City Council, an agree· ment regarding the expansion of the wastewater treatment plant has been reached. The agreement increases the capacity of the plant by two million gallons per day to a total of four million gallons. Each city will have rights to two million gallons per day. Since Hercules did not pay for any of the original costs of construction of the plant, we agreed to provide 75% of expansion costs. The City of Pinole will pay the remaining 25% of the costs. The Pinole City Council originally required a contribution of $400,000 to provide them with a waterfront park in the vicinity of the plant in addition to Hercules' costs for the plant expansion and other changes in the existing contract. After negotiating, we agreed to $250,000 payment which will be used to purchase waterfront property for purposes of a park adjacent the plant and future plant expansion. The $4 million price tag for the Hercules portion of the expansion will be generated via the creation of assessment districts on all new developments. For Hercules, expansion is vi tal to accommodate commercial and industrial development which will provide the economic base for needed City services and facilities and jobs for residents of this City. For Pinole, who is already experiencing odor and operational problems at the wastewater plant (which is located on the Pinole side of the waterfront), it represents an updat ing of the fac il ity in addition to providing additional capacity for their future growth. We are pleased that an agreement has been reached and hope to see soon the benefits that the expanded sewer plant can bring our communities. Mayor Gony Solidum LEISURE SERVICES NEWS The next Leisure Services Brochure will describe classes for both the fall and winter. Look for it in September. CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) classes will be offered by a certified Red Cross instructor if two more people sign up. CPR is easy to learn. Imagine passing up the opportunity to learn this life saving technique, then needing it someday. To spend the 8 hours it takes to learn the course, ca ll Cyndy Maloney at 724-PLAY for sign-ups. Cost is $15.00 to cover materials. Class dates will be set by participants. The Leisure Services staff would like to remind you that department hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday. Although people in other departments are often at City Hall prior to these hours, they do not know the answers to Leisure Services questions. We are always pleased to hear from you and would be glad to answer your questions during our office hours. AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 1982 CHIEF'S MESSAGE CRIME PREVENTION: The Hercules Police Department would like to invite all of you to participate in our crime prevention program. Crime prevention is everybody's business and everyone benefits! The Hercules Pol ice Department has been heavil y involved in crime prevention. Recently we have been seeing a lot of new enthusiasm in the community. Reserve Officer Judy Murdock, the Crime Prevention Coordinator for the Police Department, and Reserve Officer Mary Walker, the Crime Prevention Officer, have been busy conducting meetings and providing information to citizens. Diane Barley, Crime Prevention Coordinator of Country Run, recently scheduled a crime prevention program there that was attended by eighty-five people. The guest speaker was Steffanie Mann from the Contra Costa County Crime Prevention Program. She is also involved in the Crime Prevention Tra ining Program for the State. Suzanne Farina and Joane Gilbert gave a demonstration of canine training for the family pet that helps protect the home. The program was moderated by Captain Les Wasko. We hope to receive the same enthusiasm from all of our residents as we did from the people of Country Run. If we do, we will have a very successful crime prevention program. If you see something suspicious, call the police at their emergency phone number, 724-1111; or 724-COPS, the nonemergency phone number. Give us a chance to serve you. You, as a member of the community, wi ll see far more than we do as police officers. After a call is made, our officers would be del ighted to find that the suspicious person was actually a friend, or a gardener at the residence. You may be asking yourself what procedure to use when calling the police to report something suspicious. First of all , call the police - 724-1111. Then, 1. Optional Give your name, address and phone number. 2. Tell the dispatcher what the problem is. 3. Give as detailed a description as you can of the suspect ' and/or vehicle. 4. Tell the dispatcher the circumstances. 5. Be sure to tell them if weapons were used. Remember: You do not have to identify yourself if you do not wish to. It is easier for us if you do, but it is not necessary! If you have any questions on crime prevention or if you want to schedule a crime prevention program in your neighborhood, please call Captain Wasko at 724-COPS. We look forward to hearing from you . �HAPPENINGS IN HERCULES Congratulations are due to the local boys and girls who recently won their league championships and played in the Tournament of Champions, a county-wide event. Sandman Optical, the Major Girls Softball team with many players from Hercules, are Tournament Champs. The Sportsman Major Boys Baseball team won the league championship, then won the first and lost the second game in the Tournament of Champs. Like the older boys, the State Farm Minor Boys Baseball team came out on top in their league; they won the first, then lost the second game in the Tourney of Champs competition. Hercules citizens can be proud of the boys and girls in our community who played so well. Boy Scout Troop #63 invites boys from eleven to eighteen years of age to join t hem at their troop meetings from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursdays at Scoutmaster A. Brownlow's home on 187 Starling Way. The troop has had an active summer so far. They sponsored the Dunk Tank at the July 5 celebration. The boys learned lifesaving techniques at a recent Scout meeting. They are planning overnight camping trips and swimming and hiking outings t o fill out their summer. Call Scoutmaster Brownlow at 799-0972 for more information . Boys from eight to ten years of age who are interested in becoming part of Cub Scout Pack #63 can join the fun by contacting Cubmaster Howard Pal lick at 799-3624. The Pinole Garden Club will start the fall season with the following slate of new officers: President, Norma Erickson; Vice President, Marie Matthews; Secretary, Jane Lindell ; Treasurer, Alice Strain. A varied program of interesting trips and speakers will be planned by the Club during the year. Pinole Garden Club meets the second Tuesday of the month at Lafayette Savings and Loan located in the App ian 80 shopping center. The first meeting wil l be September 14, at 1:00 p.m. All residents of the Pinole-Hercules area are invited to attend. The Pinole Garden Club is a member of Bay Bridges District of California Garden Clubs, Inc. and of the National Council of State Garden Clubs, Inc., Pac ific Region. The Hercules Sister City Association wants you to plan ahead for a special event-the October 2 Open House at the Civic Arts House. The Open House will feature a 40 minute film made in Japan about our Sister City, Tsushima, Japan. The film describes the ancient city, with its modern over· tones, explains the cloissione and ot her crafts made there, and high lights the Tenno Festival of Lights. Refreshments will be served and a surprise is promised. Anyone interested in Japan and our Sister City program should mark the calen· dar for this free event . The Filipino·Americans of Contra Costa County spon· sored a.July picn ic and plan a dance in September. Ramon Taraya of Hercules is president of the group. Call Norma Esperante at 799-1840 for more information on the ir activit ies. IN AND ABOUT HERCULES Centex Homes recently completed the resurfacing of Refugio Val ley Road to complete their obl igations to the City before the road is deeded to the City. Weeds are thriving in the lake at Refugio Valley Park as an aftermath of the spring floods. The flood waters carried weed seeds from t he hills to the lake, deposited them in a hospitable habitat, and they "grew like weeds. " City officials are pondering the appropriate methods to clean them out of the lake. Rental of special equipment is very expensive, so they may be pu lled by hand. The gazebo and amphitheater area of Refugio Park were recently the site of a wedding, the first held at the park. Anyone interested in having a wedding or other special event at any of the parks in Hercules should call the Leisure Services Department at 724-PLAY. A FOURTH OF JULY CHALLENGE The Fourth of July parade featured circus clowns, Boy Scouts, festive bikers, fancy floats, and the Cardinal Way Precision Drill Team. The CWPDT is no ordinary drill team, as spectators "ViII agree. This drill team carried real drills. At the command of the Drillmaster, the team racheted to the right, cranked forward into a pyramid, and even performed a fancy drill to the left around some tired, tiny tyke bikers. Although they were nervous about their debut, the members of the drill team had a great time. They've decided to challenge other neighborhoods a follows: • Dear Hercules Residents: The Cardinal Way Cui-de-Sac Homeowners recently sponsored a highly acclaimed Cardinal Way Precision Drill Team in the Fourth of July Parade. We challenge all other Hercules Neighborhoods to a competition in next year' s parade. Come show your neighborhood togetherness and ingenuity and make next year's parade truly spectacular. We are giving you all year to develop your entry, so it better be good . We know ours will be. Signed, Cardinal Way Cui-de-Sac Homeowners. A resident of Pepperwood has informed the team she' ll be forming the Pepperwood People Parade. How about the rest of you? PHONE CALLS & NORA PLANT Many citizens of Hercules have been frustrated by the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company's policy of charging Hercules and Rodeo cit izens with a 799 prefix for calls to Richmond. Since the school district, utilities, and garbage services and shopping are located in Richmond, it would seem more sensible to have Richmond calls local. Presently, calls to Benecia, Vallejo, and Martinez are toll free. Nora Plant"' of Hercules has represented citizens with 799 prefixes by circulating petitions asking for a change and appearing before the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) regarding the issue. Evidently, the toll areas were set up when Hercules was still a small company town. Now that the whole West County area has grown, the telephone company agrees it's time to look at the situation. The telephone company, thanks to the many people who have taken an ac! tive interest in this issue, is studying ways to correct the situation. Nora urges anyone interested in the issue to write to the California Public Utilities CommisSion, 350 McAllister Street, Room 7200, San Francisco, CA 94102, Attention: Con~umer Affairs Branch. Everyone who responds helps build the case in favor of a change. We've all heard people comp lain about the toll calls to Richmond, but it took Nora Plant to spearhead the action necessary to make the change occur. As one citizen put it, "I admire her spirit! " The citizens of Hercules thank her for her initiative and persistence. �1982·83 BUDGET One reason Proposition 13 passed in 1978 was the multibi llion state tax surplus. For three years, that surplus was used to "bailout" cities, counties, schools and various programs. (Hercules did not share in the bail-out because it had put aside money from sales taxes received from the Pacific Refinery.) The surplus is gone now, and the State is in financial trouble. As a result, there is no bail-out, and the State is withholding money from gas taxes, motor vehicle in lieu fees, and other funds normal ly passed through to the cities. In Hercules, th is is also the first fiscal year without the sales tax from the Pacific Refinery because of the closure of the plant. Th is all adds up to a very tight budget for fiscal year (FY) 1982-83 ,in the City of Hercules. The budget pict ure is as follows: . INCOME: Income for FY 1982-83 is projected to total $1,734,000. General fund income is generated primarily (47%) from the interest from the $6.5 mill ion in reserves we accumulated when the Pacific Ref inery was in operation. Other major revenue sources are t axes, 23% (including property tax), charges for service, 15%,licenses, permits (mainly building and construction), 8% , and fines and forfeitures, 3% . This year the state has drastically reduced the subventions (fees collected by the state which were passed back to local government) it gives. Hercules will lose approximately $110,000 (or equivalent to 6% of our income) from subventions such as gas taxes, Cigarette taxes, trailer fees and motor veh icle license fees. The motor vehicle subvention alone was reduced by $78,300. Th is money will be kept in Sacramento to be used in state funded programs. The income from reserves will diminish as we dip into the reserve and as interest rates go down. About 22% of the budget is related to bu ilding activity in one way or another, so if new construction moves more slowly than predicted, the budget may be in jeopardy. EXPENDITURES: Needless to say, continued belt tightening is taking place due to the bleak income picture. The Council decided on a budget of $1,647,450 (This is projected to rise to $1,858,000 in 1985-86 due primarily to growth factors. Reve nues during the same period, however, are projected to decline to $1,770,000.) The budget breakdown follows: General Government $278,025 This budget provi des for the general administration of government, specifical ly the following areas: The City Manager's Office administers City government to carry out the policies made by the Council. The Clerk keeps the official records of the Counci l and City, conducts elections, and, as City Treasurer, keeps fund balances. The Attorney advises the Council and staff and writes ordinances. The Finance Officer, Account Supervisor, and Account Clerk, all part-t ime, handle the daily finances of the City. The Finance Officer invests City money. City Counci l expenses, insurance, and some membersh ips also are included here. Community Development $275,625 The work of the City Planner, City Engineer, building inspectors, and related services compose this budget. These people serve Hercu les under a contract with KCA Engineers. Under the City Manager's direct ion, they supervise private developers and design City built streets, sewers, etc. Public Safety $609,000 The twelve officer police force protects the City with the money budgeted here. Public Services $402,600 Street, park, and public building maintenance, street cleaning, street lighting, traffic cont rol, and wastewater collection fall under this budget. $82,200 Leisure Services Recreation programs of the Leisure Services Department are funded under this budget. * * * * In order to increase the revenues and thus to maintain the present levels of service in the future, the Council is pursuing several courses of action outlined below. Increase the Sewer Service Charge by 10% in 1982 and an add itional 7% in 1983 to pay for higher costs of maintenance and treatment. This means that the 1982 sewer service charge will rise from $70 to $77. The charge is collected with your property taxes. Council has taken action to institute this change. Extend the Use of the Community Development Fund to include any general community fac ility such as the Civic Center, police and fire stations, historical preservation, etc., as well as the presently designated parks and recreation uses. The Council also proposes to raise the fee from $500 to $1,000 per res idential unit. This fee is paid by the developer before the homes are constructed. Since this is considered a tax, the measure will be on the November ballot. Enact a Business License Tax to generate income from all commercial and industrial growth in the City and to allow the City a way to regu late the safety of businesses. Almost all cities require business licenses. The measure provides reasonable license requirements for all types of businesses that can locate in Hercules including home occupations. Consider the Use of Assessment Districts to offset the costs of installing, operating, and maintaining street lights and landscaping in all new developments. Promote Growth of the Industrial Zone to provide revenues for the City and jobs for our citizens. A Redevelopment Agency has been proposed which may assist in this. Council has directed the staff to help possible developers and businesses interested in the area in any way possible. The development of this area is a high priority for the Council this year. Copies of the budget may be obtained at City Hall. City staff members would be glad to explain any portion of the budget to you. WORDS OF WISDOM He who knows not and knows not that he knows not is a fool - shun him. He who knows not and knows that he knows not is a ch ild - teach him. He who knows and knows not that he knows is asleep wake him. He who knows and knows that he knows is wise - follow him. "Anonymous" Contributed by Councilmember John Cadigan A NEIGHBORLY REMINDER Too many people are letting their dogs run loose this summer. The resu lt is little piles on neighbors' lawns, trampled bushes, and burned flowers. Dog owners, please keep your dogs on a leash and prevent them from using the neighbor's landscaping for their daily duties. �VETERAN'S GAZEBO In the Hercules Municipal Historic District, the memory of the workers in the dynam ite plant of the old company town has been memorial ized in a veteran's gazebo dedicated on Memorial Day this year. The Hercules Properties guards raised the American flag over the gazebo. Mayor Gony Solidum and Council members Mike Freeman and Lynn Judnich participated in the ceremony. Ann and Wilbur Thatcher cut the ribbon officially dedicating the gazebo. The Hercules Gazebo is a good example of the continuing effort to improve and beautify the Historical DiStrict in the City of Hercules. Employees from Hercules Properties, Ltd., former employees of Hercules Powder Company, and friends got together to make an idea come to life. They wanted to put a gazebo in the Kings Way "Circle". Down in the plant area, they found an old smoke shed (the smoke shed was one of the few areas in the plant where employees could smoke). They resurrected it with the aid of Blair and Sons, a painting contractor now located in the plant. The metal framework was sandblasted and painted with a special weather resistant paint resulting in the gazebo you see. Thanks are offered to all of those individuals who realized the dream of adapting the old to a new and beautiful contribut ion to the community. Special recognition is extended to four individuals without whose time, effort, and love of Hercules this gazebo would not have been possible. They are Ann and Bill Thatcher, Ed Randall, and Bea Talbot. To visit the Gazebo, follow the signs to City Hall but turn left on Kings Circle. The gazebo is in the grassy area in front of you. - CIVIC ARTS HOUSE RENOVATION The Hercules Civic Arts House, located in Hercules' historic district, is about to undergo some dramatic changes. The Leisure Services staff is coordinating the renovat ion of the facility with money allocated to the City under the State of California's Roberti-Z'berg Urban Grants Program . , Several internal walls will be removed in order to create a large and airy arts studio that will accomodate Na!1cy Thompson 's community arts program. The facility will become wheelchair accessible and will also be prpvided with a ceramics kiln and kick wheel. The Civic Arts House will, in addition to housing daytime and evening arts classes, still be the site of the Hercules Tiny Tot pre-school program five days a week. Renovation work should begin sometime in August. We in the Leisure Services Department await the facility's transformation and look forward to new and expanded . usage of the building begining th is fall. rl· &1l{7~ FOWL PLAY? Reports have been received at City Hall about people, mostly youngsters, harassing the ducks at Refugio Park Lake. The ducks, which provide a source of serenity and amusement in the park, are very sensitive and will die from trauma if bothered excessively. Worse, if chased into nearby streets, they can be killed by traffic as has been one, at least, already. Please do not allow your children to chase the ducks, throw stones at them, or otherwise bother them - and do not tolerate others dOing so. GOOD N~IGHBOR AWARD Non-resident Sue Atcheson from Oakland would like to nominate a mystery man on Lupine Road for the Good Neighbor award. Enroute to visit friends in Hercu les on July 4th, Sue's terminally-ill car bowed its hood and died in front of 1908 Lupine. A man living there noticed her dilemma, checked under the hood and quickly determined not only had the fuse link gone out on the battery but that the whole electrical system has as well. He then corrected the faulty wiring, explaining that she could probably drive it back to Oakland safely, which she did later that night. The Herculean is proud to besh)w the Good Neighbor award upon the Lupine Mystery Man who went out of his way to help a stranded motorist on a holiday. If you know of someone, you feel should be recognized for good deeds, please contact Pam Dorway-Worley at 799-0602 or leave a message at City Hall at 724-CITY. HOUSING ALLIANCE The Housing Alliance is a community-based organization provid ing a broad range of housing services to residents of Contra Costa County. The organization incorporated six years ago in response to the housing needs of low and moderate income families and individuals living in the County. The early focus was on developing an emergency shelter for those who found themselves in imminent danger of being without housing. The recognition that such a need existed was shared by a group of workers, community· based agency staff, and church volunteers who were con· cerned about the growing number of citizens who needed housing assistance. From this coalition, the Housing Alliance's services have grown to include: information and advice to landlords, tenants, homeowners, and others with housing problems or questions; mediation of housing disputes; budgetary management planning and education to homeowners and tenants; on a limited basis, rental referral services; and working with interested groups and community leaders on housing issues affecting senior citizens and lower income , famil ies. Private contributions and donations are welcomed as well as volunteer assistance. The Central County office is located at 2480 Pacheco Street in Concord; telephone 825-4663. The West County office is at 2373 Market Avenue, San Pablo; telephone 234·1853. NOTICE ON NOZZLES Have you been frustrated with the nozzles at the gas station pump? The Bay Area Air Quality Management District says that the equipment is always being improved and points out the importance of the nozzles. The nozzles are designed to return gasoline vapors to underground service station tanks during refueling . Their use results in cleaner air by preventing over 36 tons a day of smog·forming gasoline vapor from getting -into the air. That means, of course, that America will import tens of thousands of barrels of crude oil less than otherwise. When used correctly, the nozzles lower the concentrat ion of vapors around the vehicle and the pump. This helps prevent fire from the flammable vapors and keeps the vapor's toxic component from being inhaled. If you have questions about the proper use of the nozzle, ask the service station attendant. If you see any violations -at the service stations, such as defective or broken equip· ment, point them out to the service station operator. It is their responsibi lity to maintain the equipment in good work· ing order. 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Or mailing service? 724-8463 TO PLACE YOUR AD IN THE HERCULEAN Call Ginger Amantite at 724-CITY, Bookkeepi ng - Reasonable Rates 724-8463 - Ask for Betty. �SAl..ES - PARTS· REPA I RS - SHARPENING RODEO SMALL ENGINE CO. 799-0138 LAWN MOWERS - CHAIN SAWS ELECTRICAl.. HAND Tool..S 1058 SEASCAPE CT, GEORGE BENDIX 400 Sq. Ft. of Stain Deck (REDWOOD OPTIONAL) "'~'7::.':.:'~" ELSOOllANn, CAL''''AN'A ,:::.. FREE POOL DIG rs FIRST 15 CUSTOMERS ONLY! RODEO , CA. 94572 Our 1982 Solar Swimming Pool Decking Included Financing Available $3995 COMPLETE Con. Lie. No. 361873 C63 -INSTALLATION AVA~lA8LE Happy Lion 2612 APPIAN WAY PINOLE Announcing the Addition of a Kindergarten Class Beginning Sept. 'S2 In addition we offer A.M. PRESCHOOL and FULL DAY CARE for ages 2% to 6 yrs. * * * * * Come check out our program of living, loving and learning in a warm "home-like" environment in a country setting just off Interstate SO. Hot lunch, snacks, pets, trips. For information call: 222·2416 STATE LICENSED TRAINED STAFF Member: PRIVATE NURSERY SCHOOL ASSOC. Personalized Christmas Cards Too Expensive? Order yours before August 27th! Get 20010 off on price of cards & imprinting. 724-8463 (Rag-Time) Give Extra Meaning to that Special Gift! Have it engraved. Call 724-8463 (Rag-Time) � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/2272f6d0b44e648b27d6d59eb53c14ea.pdf 67253574d58336fc7e27c1a392e077d3 PDF Text Text TJEIJE JEIJERCUILJEAN NEWSLETTER OF THE CITY OF HERCULES P. O. BOX 156 HERCULES, CALIFORNIA 94547 PHONE: 724-CITY (2489) February 1982 MAYOR'S MESSAGE City Council elections take place April 13, 1982. Two people will be elected to serve four-year terms. Important issues concerning growth , budgets, traffic and industrial development will face the Counci l in the next few years. I urge you to register to vote (if you haven 't already done so), to support the candidates of your choice, and on April 13 to make your voice heard at the polls. Elsewhere in the newsletter you will find information on how to register and how to vote by absentee ballot. * * * * * This newsletter contains a section on disaster preparedness. Emergencies will occur from time to time and our Police Department has contingency plans to hand le all types of disasters. They are very effective in emergency situations such as the January flood . It is the further responsibility of each household to be prepared to handle an emergency situation. If a disaster strikes , each family will be required to survive without much aid for several days at least. Tips on simple steps to take to prepare your family and make your house as safe as possible appear in this newsletter. Please read them carefully and act upon them . Lynn Judnich Mayor, City of Hercules ELECTION DAY - 1982 The General Municipal Election has been called by the City Council for April 13, 1982. Two seats on the Council are to be filled by th is election. The City of Hercules has 2,489 registered voters which is an increase of fifty percent in the number registered during the last General Municipal Election. There are still many residents who have not registered to vote. As a convenience to residents , the Clerk has been deputized by the County Registrar of Voters to register residents in Hercules. Another method of registering is to complete the card form available in City Hall. If the Clerk registers you in his office, you are immediately registered. If you utilize the card form , you will be registered when the card is received by the Registrar of Voters in Martinez. If you have ·fo Hercules from another locality, you must reregister. You must be registered to vote 29 days prior to the election or subsquent elections in June and November. The final date for registering for this election is March 15, 1982. The City Clerk encourages you to avail yourself of the Absentee Vote Ballot. Voters do not need a specif ic reason for requesting an absentee ballot. You should make applicat ion to the City Clerk on the app lication form wh ich is included in the Sample Ballot. Applications must be on file at least seven days befo re the election. Absentee ballots must be mailed to the voter or delivered to the voter in person . It may not be delivered to a third party tor such delivery. The completed ballot , likewise, must be returned in person or mai led and may not be returned ' by a third pe rson except in hardship cases. Therefore , if you feel that you cannot return from your place of employment in time to go to the polling place and don't want to stand in lines to exercise your right to vote, you should apply for an absentee ballot. . Three polling places have been establ ished in Hercules: Ohlone and Hercules Elementary Schools and another place to be announced later. Your sample ballot and voter information pamph let will indicate your polling place on the address label. You should therefore place th is document where you can readily find -it on Election Day. If you should inadvertently misplace it, the City Clerk can advise you of your polling place by calling him at 724-2489. Remember, however, that he will be extremely busy conducting the election in addition to carrying out his other duties. REMEMBER, a person who does not vote cannot blame anyone else but himself/herself when things and actions do not go the way they wou ld like them to go. BE THE MASTER OF YOUR OWN DESTINY. VOTE! THE STORM REPORT The January storm that ravaged the Bay Area was, for the most part, kind to Hercules. The only major problem here was the flooding of the lake at Refug io Valley Park. The flooding was not caused by an excess of water. I nstead, the debris from the eucalyptus trees and the creek swept into the lake and clogged at the grating. The water, being blocked by the debris, flowed over the grating and into the street. Maintenance crews worked feverish ly to unclog the grate but were unsuccessful in the short run . The lake overflowed twice. The Police Department shut Sycamore Avenue to traffic except large vehicles that could pass through the water. The grates have been removed so that flooding due to excess debris will not occur again. The lake is, however, designed to overflow in a 100 year storm, a storm much more severe than the J anuary storm. This is to insure that water damage upstream would be minimal in a 100 year storm. The January storm caused minor slides in some parts of the City. The rear fences of two homes on Marigold were destroyed by a slide. The open space area they abutted was the site of a large landsl ide over the paved path a year ago. It did not slide further. The old slide was due to excess water in the hill, so Centex Homes has drilled thirteen wells in the hill which wi ll drain out the storm drains rather than saturate the hill causing slides. CITIZEN RECOGNITION AWARD Many people volunteer their time and effort to the City but receive little recognition for their efforts. The Citizen Recognition Award was developed to give City department heads an opportunity to thank these people publ icly. The Hercu les Police Department wishes to bestow the Citizen Recognition Award on Bob Schulhauser. As Project Supervisor for Sunstream Homes, Bob is a 9 to 5 citizen of Hercules. Chief Quinn says Bob is " not a say no person " and , in fact, offers his time and expertise in many circumstances . During the January f lood, Bob's ass istance was invaluable. He helped the police by , giving his time and arranging for people and equipment to assist in the emergency. When the Police Department ran the Youth Academy, Bob arranged to have the carpentry work done on the obstacle course used by the youth . When the department needed equ ipment boxes for the back of patrol cars, Bob arrang'e<;t for a donation of wood for the project. He keeps his eyes open for problems the police should be aware of, serving as another set of eyes and ears for the department. Thank you , Bob Schulhauser, for your contributions to the City of Hercules! GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARDS Nothing is quite so frustrating as having car problems far �from the nearest service station and watching cars whiz by without offering aid. Thanks to our Good Neighbors this month, several people were spared this frustration . On December 15, around 8:30 p.m. the Johnson family of Lilac Circle found themselves stalled on Highway 4 near Sycamore Avenue. Earnest and Laverne Brooks of Lupine Road stopped to offer assistance. When they couldn't get the Johnson car started, the Brooks' pushed the car with their truck all the way up Sycamore Avenue and part way up the steep hill , Violet, so that the Johnson's were very close to their home on Lilac Circle. This act of kindness during the busy holiday season was greatly appreciated. When the lake at Refugio Park flooded Sycamore Avenue preventing most small cars from reaching home, many people were stranded a long, rainy way from home. This kind of situation can bring out the worst -- or the best -- in people. One citizen who was a model for others was Tony Daniels of Marigold who was able to get his van through the flooded waters and offered a ride to other people stranded in the rain. Many other people assisted the Police Department during the flooding. Although we do not have their names, we want to thank them for their help. Citizens like Earnest and Laverne Brooks and Tony Daniels make our City a special place. We are pleased to honor them with the Good Neighbor Award. If you have a neighbor or friend who deserves a Good Neighbor Award, contact City Hall at 724-CITY, or write to P.O . Box 156, Hercules, CA 94547-0156. ENERGY AND MONEY SAVING HINTS Most customers were appalled to see how their January PG&E bill had risen under the new rates. But what can you do to reduce the bill? Here are some simple money saving tips . ' 1. Turn back your thermostat to 55 0 every night and when you are away for more than two hours. Thermostats in houses in Hercules have a timer that will heat the house back up automatically. You can also turn the heater completely off each night by flipping the switch located near your heater. Heat will not come on again automatically, of course. 2. Use an electric blanket on your bed instead of heating your whole home to keep warm at night. 3. Turn thermostat down during waking hours and wear sweaters and wool socks to stay warm. 4. Cook in the oven rather than on the stove top, because the oven uses less energy. 5. Convert to fluorescent lights. Warm white fluorescent bulbs give the same color light as incandescent lights but use less energy and last longer. Fluorescents are most cost effective in lights used frequently. 7. Close the heat vents in rooms you dQ not use and keep the doors closed . . 8. Turn the thermostat on your hot water heater down to 140 0 if you have an automatic dishwasher, and 120 0 if you do not. (The dishwashers need the hotter water to dissolve the soap.) Put an insulating blanket or jacket around your water heater to reduce heat lost when water is hot but not being used. 9. Install storm windows. They act as an insulatorto keep cold air out. 10.0pen the curtains of south facing windows on sunny days and close all curtains at night. This allows free solar heat to work to your advantage. 11. Call PG&E for a 'Home Energy Audit. Trained specialists will survey your home and suggest cost effect ive methods to save energy and money. If you do not have time for the energy audit, ask for the Conservation Checklist. Call 232-7363, ext. 54. 12. Call PG&E to get Planning Your PG&E Bill, a step by step way to discover exactly where you use electricity and gas. Call collect 777-9515 . Additional energy saving hints will be mailed to you if you call 800-792-8000. PARK & RIDE STOP SOON Hercules residents can now board AC Transit in Hercules and ride to BART in EI Cerrito for fast and convenient transportation to San Francisco and other areas served by the Bay Area system. The stop is located on the east side of San Pablo Avenue just south of the Sycamore intersection . Walkers can reach the bus stop via a pathway beginning on the south side of Sycamore at Willow. """ III 0..... ~ ¢'~. ~:~ AVO ~v , rC-401,f ~~ ~'t' S" ~y,~ Path Oll~ {.>",'~< PARKING lVay ~ LOT BUS STOP Soon to be added is a twenty-car parking lot adjacent to the bus stop for park-and-riders. Striping the lot and the addition of lighting have been delayed by the inclement weather but should be done by mid-Febuary. FOR SENIOR CITIZENS Hercules seniors wishing to visit and fellowship with other seniors are invited tomeet with the Pinole Seniors on Tuesdays and Fridays from 12:00 Noon until 4:00 p.m. at 601 Tennent Avenue (Memorial Hall near Fernandez Park) . The seniors play cards, listen to guest speakers, see slide shows, and enjoy one another's company . A special six-week exercise program started February 9 at Memorial Hall. The exercises are directed toward sen iors, but everyone can attend . The free classes are held on Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 11 :15 a.m. You may join the class at any time during the six weeks. For more information on these and other senior programs, call Ann at 724-9000. Income tax time is rolling around again. People, especially seniors, with uncomplicated returns may make an appointment for free assistance from Francis Lewis, a retired accountant. He will be at the Rodeo Senior Citizens Center at 189 Parker from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursdays. You must make an appointment by calling 799-3131. Renters' assistance is also available. . REFUGIO VALLEY PARK WINS AWARD The California Parks and Recreation Society (CPRS) District III honored the City of Hercules with the 1982 Facilities Award for Refugio Valley Community and Linear Park. Public recreation and park agencies in Alameda and Contra Costa counties enter new parks, plazas, remodeling and rehabilitation projects in the facilities category. Judges look for a "unique and outstand ing recreation and/ or park facility made so by its design, construction, or maintenance." This award is recognit ion by park and recreation specialists of what we feel Refugio Park will become - a true community park that people of all ages and interests can enjoy. The plaque commemorating this award is on display at C ity Hall. This year marks the first full year of park operation and will be highlighted with the park's dedi.cation during the Cultural Fair in April. COMMUNITY ARTS Changes are being made this winter in two Leisure Services community arts programs. Nancy Thompson, our Artist-in-Residence, has been working this fall at Juan Crespi Junior High School on a mosaic proje~t intended for Refugio Valley Park. Work on a project such as this needs to be done in an uninterrupted space, and unfortunately, such a space is not available at JUan Crespi. Nancy had hoped to arrange an outdoor studio, but because of weather conditions, that is not feasible. Nancy has consequently postponed this project and has decided to begin work at Hercules Elementary School on a fabric printing and dyeing project that she had originally planned for this summer. She will resume work on the mosaic project in the summer in an outdoor setting. Working with Nancy this spring will be the Leisure Services new In-School Program art special ist. Nancy and the In-School specialist will - �work together at Hercules School on the fabric projects. Our new art specialist will also work at Oh lone School on a weekly bas is throughout the rest of the school year offering projects similar to those taught at Hercules Elementary School. Nancy hopes to provide In-Service workshops to parents and teachers from both Hercules and Ohlone Schools th is spring. [f there is sufficient response, demonstrations on fabric printing and Inko-dye resist as applicable to c lassroom use will be offered. Nancy and represenatives frofTI the Hercules Leisure Department will be talk ing to teachers and parents about this project and will schedule dates and times of workshops at a later date. If you are interested in this project, please let us know by call ing the Leisu re Services Department at 724-PLAY . From February 16 to 18, 1982, Artist-in-Residence Nancy Thompson wi ll share her talents with youngsters seven years old and over. Youngsters should meet in the Hercules Multipurpose Room from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m . to work on projects that promise to be enterta ining and interesting. Arts and crafts classes will also be held on Saturday, February 20, March 20, and April 24 from 10:00 a.m. to Noon at Hercules School for children from 5 to 12 years of age. Cost is $1 .00 and sign-ups are required . Call 724-PLAY for more information . A special community project begins in April under the d irection of our Artist-in-Residence, Nancy Thompson. A "traditional" design quilt will be made by members of the community at quilting bees held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Civic Arts House. The quilt should be fin ished by December when it will be raffled off to provide funds for additional community art classes . If you are interested in joining one or more quilting bee, contact the Leisure Services Department at 724-PLAY. Watch the newspaper and Channel 12B for specific dates. EASTER WEEK SPECIALS The Leisure Services Department offers vacati oning youngsters an opportunity to learn new ski lls and have fun (without homework!) during the Easter holiday. Advance registration is necessary for all events. Call 724-PLAY. MONDAY 4/5/82 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. : ARTS & CRAFTS: A Leisure Services staff member w ill guide youngsters from 5 to 12 years old as they create an art project. $3 .00. TUESDAY 4/6/829:00 a.m. to Noon: CREATIVE DRAMATICS: Katheeyn Penquite, an actress who has performed with the Contra Costa Performing Arts Association will encourage the talent of youngsters 6 to 12 years old. $5.00. WEDNESDAY 4/7/82 9:00 a.m. to Noon: SPRING INTO SPORTS: Roddy Lee w ill teach 6 to 12 year old boys andgirls the fundamentals of basketball and soccer (1 '12 hour session for each sport) . $3.00. THURSDAY 4/8/829:00 a.m. to Noon: TENNIS CLINIC: Beginners from 6 to 13 years of age can learn tennis basics from Oily Hoop, Hercules tennis instructor. There will be three one hour clinics for $5.00 per clinic. FRIDAY 4/9/82 9:00 a.m. to Noon : CREATIVE MOVEMENT: Youngsters from 6 to 12 years old can express themselves through exercise and motion to music.$5.00. TINY TOT NEWS Tiny Tot classes for21/2 t05-year-old children have provided the youngsters with learning experiences while tHey are having fun. At Christmas, gifts were exchanged , stockings were hung from the Civic Arts House fire-place , and , best of all, Santa pa id a visit. In January a trip to the Steinhart Aquarium taught the little ones about the world beneath the sea. Coming soon will be a picnic at Fernandez Park and a demonstration by the police canine patrol. The Tiny Tots morning sessions from 10:00 a.m. until Noon are for 2 1/ 2 to 4-year-olds. They learn co lors, shapes, and other pre- kindergarten skills. The afternoon session for 4 and 5-yearolds is from 1 :00 until 3:00 p.m . Kindergarten skills are reinforced . Classes are limited to 20 chi ldren per session. Instructor Margaret Rodriguez is assisted by Debbie Alves as Teacher's Aide. T iny Tot sessions continue throughout the year. The next session is from March 15 to April 23. Payment is due by the first day of class. Registration begins March 1, 1982. You may register your child as well as other children. The schedule of classes follows: 2-Day A Week Program - Tuesday & Thursday - $30.00 for residents/ $33.00 for non-residents 3-Day A Week Program - Monday, Wednesday & Friday - $45.00 for residents/ $49.00 for non- residents 5-Day A Week Program - Monday through Friday - $70.00 for residents/ $77.00 for non-residents If you have questions regard ing the Tiny Tot sessions, please call the Leisure Services Department at 724-PLAY . HIKES IN HERCULES Those of us who drive the same route up Sycamore towards home everyday miss the variety of natural wonders in our town . The hills of Hercules abound with wildlife: deer, fox, rabbits, hawks, and songb irds quietly lead their lives within walking d istance of our. homes. At the waterfront, little animals shed th eir shells, the se agulls cry out , and the family of owls sleeps through the day . These wonders at our doorstep can be experienced during a series of hikes on March 13, 20 and April3 , and 10. Hikers meet at Hercules School at 10:00 a.m. for a two- hour hike. Preregistration is necessary (ca ll 724-PLAY) . A fee of 50¢ per person is charged to help cover the cost of hiring naturalist Gordon Lane to lead the hikes. Join us for one or more hikes . You w ill be glad you did. DYNAMITE RUN Pending Council approval, the Third Annual Dynamite Run is scheduled to begin at Refugio Park the morning of April4, 1982. The four mile course will be the same as in previous years. All participants will receive a T-shirt and participants ribbon . Trophies and place metals will be awarded in the following age categories for both men and women : 0-12, 13-17, 18-29,30-39, 40-49 , and 50 and over. The race is sponsored by Mechanics Bank, Centex, Sunstream Builders, Lafayette Federal Savings, The Ant lers Tavern , Cadallic Ambulance , and Pinole Food Center. Any profits from the race go to HERC (Hercules Enviromental Resources Committee) and Zephyr, the West Contra Costa County running c lub . Call Bill Kay at 799-1376 for further inf ormation. CULTURAL FAIR & REFUGIO PARK DEDICATION The eagerly awaited Cultural Fair arrives in April at Refugio Valley Park. This year promises to be a fun-filled family time . Come taste foods of the many ethn ic groups in Hercules, buy the merchandise for sale, and enjoy entertainment featuring the music and dance of countries around the world. The Cultural Fair w ill have special significance this year because Refugio Valley Park will be dedicated the same day. SISTER CITY NEWS The~ Hercules Sister City Association plans programs and organizes visits with our Sister City, Tsushima, Japan. All citizens are urged to partiCipate in this program of international friendship . Officers of the Association for 1982 will soon be elected. Plans wi ll be formulated for the spring visit of Mayor Igeta of Tsushima. Hercules school ch ildren are corresponding with children at schools in Tsushima ., Ohlone School children sent Valentines to their new Japanese friends in our Sister City. Contact Connie Rogers at 724-0290 or Bennett Tom at 799-5649 for more information on the Hercul es-Tsushima Sister City program. TENNIS CLUB The Hercules Tennis Club will start a tennis ladder Febuary 1 1982. New members are encouraged to join the club. Contact President Thian Lim at 799-6035 for more information . , �DISASTER PREPAREDNESS Floods and earthquakes are inevitable in the Bay Area. If these natural disasters are going to occur, it is best to be prepared . The Hercules Police Department suggests the follow ing measures be taken before a disaster occurs: - - HAVE A FAMILY PLAN A family will need to survive on its own for at least 48 hours in most emergencies . You should take the following precautions now. 1. Store Drinking Water, One gallon per person per day is suggested for cooking and drinking. Distilled water in containers will store indefinitely. The water in the back of the toilet and in the hot water heater will be drinkable. 2.Store Canned Goods & Dried Food. Canned meat, vegetables and fruit , and freeze-dried meals to sustain your family for four days will help you survive the disaster. A camp stove or barbecue can be used for cooking . Keep all emergency supplies in a cupboard near a door so it can be reached more easily if your house should collapse. 3. Have Flashlights & Extra Batteries Available. Keep a flashlight near your bed . 4. Keep a Battery Operated Radio at home and at any other places where you spend a lot of time. Check batteries from time to time to make sure they are fresh . 5. Keep Fire Extinguishers in convenient locations. Keep garden hoses attached to faucets. (If water pressure is adequate, they can be used immediately in the event of fire .) 6. Have Basic First Aid Supplies and know how to use them. Have an ample supply of special medicines needed by members of your household . 7. Learn how to turn off the gas, electricity and water at your home. Keep a wrench of the proper size near the gas shut-off valve. 8. Put straps around water heaters and gas furnaces and attach them firmly to the wall . Bolt the supports to the floor. 9. Fasten to the walls bookcases or other heavy pieces of furniture that might topple during an earthquake or mud slide. 1O.Sto re dangerous materials such as flammable liquids and poisons in a secure place where they cannot fall and break open . 11 . Make sure your beds are not located near large glass windows. 12. Decide in advance where your family will meet in case your neighborhood is evacuated due to a disaster. 13. If you have small children who regularly stay with a babysitter, talk to the sitter about keeping your children during an emergency . 14. If you have school-age children, talk to them about emergency procedures and tell them what to do in case of an earthquake or flood . (It is usually best to have them stay at school until you can pick them up. The Police Department will set up emergency centers at each school in Hercules.) 15. If you have a CB radio,teach all the responsible members of your family how to use it in an emergency . - - IN CASE OF AN EARTHQUAKE Recent studies by the UC Berkeley Seismology Department predict a major earthquake on the San Andreas and Hayward faults within six to nine months. The Hayward fault runs near Hercules. As soon as July 1982 , we may be victims of an earthquake . The following earthquake safety rules should be read and followed by everyone. During the shaking: 1. DON'T PANIC. The motion is frightening, but unless it shakes someth ing on top of you , it is harmless. The earth does not yawn open , gulp down a neighborhood , and slam shut. KEEP CLAM AND RIDE IT OUT. 2. IF IT CATCHES YOU INDOORS, stay indoors. Take cover under a desk, table or bench, or in doorways or halls, and against inside walls. STAY AWAY FROM GLASS. 3. DON 'T USE CANDLES , MATCHES OR OTHER OPEN FLAMES, either during or after the tremor. DOUSE ALL FIRES. 4 . IF THE EARTHQUAKE CATCHES YOU OUTSIDE, move away from buildings and utility wires. Once in the open, stay there until the shaking stops . 5. DON'T RUN THROUGH OR NEAR BUILDINGS. The greatest danger from falling debris is just outside doorways and close to outer walls. 6. IF YOU ARE IN A MOVING CAR , stop as quickly as safety permits . but stay in the vehicle. A car is an excellent seismometer and will jiggle fearsomely on its springs during the earthquake, but it is a good place to stay until the shaking stops . After the shaking: 1. REMAIN CALM and take time to access your situation . 2. HELP ANYONE WHO IS HURT. Give first aid . Cover injured with warm blankets to keep them warm and to prevent shock. Seek medical help if necessary. 3. CHECK YOUR UTILITIES, but do not turn them on . Earth movement may have cracked water, gas , and electrical conduits . 4. I F YOU SMELL GAS, open windows and shut off the main valve. Then leave the building and report gas leakage to authorities. DON'T REENTER THE HOUSE UNTIL A UTILITY OFFICIAL SAYS IT IS SAFE. 5. IF THE WATER MAINS ARE DAMAGED , shut off the supply at the main valve. 6. IF ELECTRICAL WIRING IS SHORTING OUT , closethe switch at the main meter box. 7. CHECK SEWER LINES to be sure they are not broken before using toilets. 8. IF DANGEROUS CHEMICALS , GASOLINE OR OTHER MATERIALS ARE SPILLED , clean them up or warn others of the danger. 9 . TURN ON YOUR RADIO OR TELEVISION (if conditions permit) to get the latest emergency bulletins . 10. STAY OFF THE TELEPHONE, except to report an emergency. 11 . DON'T GO SIGHTSEEING . 12. STAY OUT OF SEVERELY DAMAGED BUILDINGS : aftershocks can shake them down. 13. FOLLOW YOUR FAMILY PLAN. 14. IF YOU ARE A NURSE, DOCTOR , CB OPERATOR , OWNER OF A VAN OR 4-WHEEL DRIVE, or have other services to provide in an emergency, contact the police as soon as possible to volunteer your help. - - IN CASE OF A FLOOD 1. If your house is flooded , FOLLOW YOUR FAMILY PLAN . . 2. GO TOSHEL TERS at Ohlone and Hercules Elementary Schools if you need emergency care or information. 3. SCHOOL CHILDREN will be picked up by West CAT and taken home or will be sheltered in the schools . 4 . If the ROADS ARE CLOSED into Hercules, park your vehicle by Gate 13 (the paved vacant lot on San Pablo Avenue near Sycamore) . A police command post will be set up there. Police w ill arrange to have you transported home by vans or West CAT buses when the water can be forded . 5. If you have a 4-WHEEL DRIVE OR VAN that can ford the water, volunteer to help the police. 6. Contact the Police DeJ)artment at 724-COPS , or, in an emergency , 724-1111 for an update on flood conditions . THE HERCULES DISASTER PLAN The Hercules Police Department has detailed plans of action for all types of emergencies . Emergency operations centers will be set up at Ohlone and Hercules Schools if they are standing . You can get food , shelter, blankets, medical attention and !nformat ion there . Register your whereabouts with them if you are not at home. They will give this information to your friends and relatives who call. If the people of Hercules must be evacuated , West CAT vans, AC Transit buses, and private vehicles will be used. For more details about the Hercules plans or disaster preparedness, contact Lieutenant Les Wasko at 724-COPS. �Feature of The Month: TEAK 3607 Macdonald Ave. Richmond, Ca. 94805 Sales and Rentals Video Movies *** Atari Games RCA Video Recorders Cameras and Accessaries Blank Tapes Free when you join our Video Club 6 Movie Rentals & a giant Movie Guide Home Delivery Available in Hercules,Pinole,and Rodeo Phone: 235-TAPE A Beautiful Selection of Accessories For Your Kitchen & Home. We Also Carry: • • • • • CRYSTAL JEWELRY PEWTER CERAMICS STAINLESS STEEL • VASES • BOWLS • STOVECOVERS • RECORDS • CANDLES • EMBROIDERY KITS • BOBECHE • CANDLEHOLDERS .UNENS • TABLERUNNERS • CARDS • DOLLS • NOTEPAPER • TOYS .ARTPRINTS • TROLLS • BOOKS 2350 San Pablo Avenue Pinole. 724-0204 HOURS: TUES.-SAT. 10-5 BUY A POOL - GET A $1,250 CASH REBATE! 'l~tl P ? 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PLEASE PRESENT THIS COUPON BEFORE ORDERING LIMIT ONE COUPON PER CUSTOMER. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. KING THIS OFFER EXPIRES FEB. 28, 1982 Good only at 1571 Fizgerald Dr. , Pinole Pinale Vista Shapping Center ® ---------------------------, .:;2!-~;: ;;~: '. TO PLACE YOUR AD IN THE HERCULEAN Call Ginger Amantite at 724-CITY Will do housekeeping. Reliable. Experienced. References . Call 799-7875. So. Tahoe Co ndo for rent. Vie w, fireplace, loft , c lose to casinosski to Stag eco ach - Hvnl y Vly . Call 799-1312. Loo king for Childcare? We have an enriched program for your pre- sc hooler. Crafts, music , cooking , language arts and loving care . Call Carqu inez Child Development Center, Rodeo. 7993122. Tired of hi gh PG&E bills? For information on how to save $$$ by solarizing call your local Servamatic Solar Representative at 7995875. Licensed Day Care Sunstream Area. Call 799-6051/799-1454. FUll-time, part-time, structured pre-scho ul Qc t ivities. Two fulltime staff members. 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Vintage Lumber 1514 Sears Point Road Vallejo, CA (next to Orchard Supply) (707) 642-7551 � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/e26895d830120bd708c3db4271783781.pdf f56310b31057fa0e49fbd798d7dabe8c PDF Text Text TEIE EIEJRCUlLIEAN NEWSLETTER OF THE CITY OF HERCULES P. O. BOX 156 HERCULES, CALIFORNIA 94547 PHONE, 724-CITY (2489) JUNE/JUL Y 1982 MAYOR'S MESSAGE Everyone wants a shopping center in Hercules and nobody wants it more than the members of the City Council. The Council has been through almost three years of proposals, plans, and public hearings. We want the Creekside Shopping Center to be a useful and attractive addition to our community. It Is Important to us that it be built as soon as possible, but we also feel a responsibili ty to protect Hercules cit izens by examining the plans and requests of the developer carefu lly. The process has often been frustrating but we feel now that we may have crossed the final hu rdles. The main delay of the shopping center has been economics. In order to make a shopping center profitable, the owners need a certain number of households in the community. Hercules promised to grow fast enough to provide these houses. However, the bottom dropped out on the housing market bringing the sales of houses in Hercules to a standstill until just recently. Santa Anita Development Corporation and Alpha Beta Real Estate Division, owners of Creekside Shopping Center, did not feel they could profitably lease out the bus iness sites. Small business owners cou ld not afford to relocate or start a new business with the economy so bad. They have revised their sales plans and will now sell the business owner or investor the property in a condominium-type arrangement called parcelization rather than leasing the property. Parcellzation will encourage more investors. For example, the present owners would build the grocery and drug stores. Other investors could provide for banks and small businesses to lease. Th is process will allow Creekside to proceed more rapidly than it would with only one landowner. During the planning stages of the shoppng center, t he Counci l had requ ired offsite improvements from the shopping cent er developers just as they had of t he residential developers. The shopping center owners agreed to place traffic signals at the Intersections 01 their property and Sycamore. They further pledged to widen Sycamore to a four-lane road to the east side of City-owned Civic Center site adjacent to the shopping center site. In the period following the final Council approvals, the developers graded the property. The economy had not picked up as had been predic ted so they came back to the Coun· cil asking for a revision of their pla n approvals. The primary request was the elimination of the traffic signals and street widening requirements. Council did not feel we could grant th is request. All other developers in Hercules have contributed offsite improvements. For example, Centex built much of the sewer system and Sunstream donated the land and moved in portables for Ohlone School. It was only right that the commercial developers do their stlare. The Council did realize that economic conditions were dif· ferent now and that a comprom ise might be in order. At our May 26 meeting, the Council decided to postpone the requirement of stop lIghts until the traffic was heavier at Sycamore and the shopping center. We felt that the requirement to widen Sycamore could be modified but not eliminated. For safety reasons we required the developer to widen Sycamore with an additional lane from the east end {Continued on back page} CHIEF'S CORNER I am happy to announce that Detective Sergeant Art Shields and Officer Larry Watts are to be recognized by the Cont ra Costa Drug Abuse Board. There have been two very successful drug raids in Contra Costa County recenlly. One raid was made by the Antioch Police Department and the other by the Hercules Police Department. Sergeant Art Shields and Officer l arry Watts will be presented with certificates of commendation lor their part in the arrest of three men involved in drug sales and a major confiscation of cocaine. Some nine thousand dollars in silver value and cu rrency and over $100,000 worth of uncut cocaine was seized. This is usually cut to generate three times that amount for street sales. There were also quantities of marijuana and hash ish taken. Th is was a successfu l operation in the war against narcotics enforcement. Supervisor Fahden of Contra Costa Board of Supervisors Is working directly with Mr. Alan Strike Force, Is devoting a lot of time and energy into keeping Contra Costa County a f ine place for us all to live, enjoy life and raise our families. We commend Sergeant Art Shields and Officer Larry Watts for their part in the excellent work. I am delighted that Supervisor Nancy Fahden has taken such an interest in narcotics enforcement. Supervisor Fahden, of Contra Costa Board of SuperVisors, Is working directly with Mr. Alan Frumkin, Chairman of 'the County Drug Abuse Board, In these presentations. I wish to announce t hat our K-9 Team (police dog unit), consisti ng of Officer William Frazer and Max, Is certified and act ively serving the City. Max is a two-year old Dober· man who loves his job. He has been certified for patrol work after extensive training under Sergeant Sam Decker 01 the Martinez Police Department. If you would like to meet Max , call Officer Frazer, arid he wlll arrange to meet with you and introduce Max. The number Is 724-CO PS. I wish to remind you that summer is approaching. Children will be out of school again, so please drive safely. We invite you to use the parks and enjoy them. Remember, there is no dri nking in our parks. The Park Ranger will be around to remind you. We also have a leash law in effect. We invlte you to walk your pets on the jogg ing path, but you must keep them under control and clean up after them! COUNCILMAN JOHN CADIGAN John Cadigan was elected to serve on the Hercules City Council in April. He Is a three-year resident of Hercuels who lives in Country Run. John was born in Portland, Maine but went to school in South San Francisco and lived there and In San Bruno before moving to Hercules. In San Bruno he was appointed to the Planni ng CommiSSion, the Environment al Committee, the Traffic Safety Committee and the San Mateo County Solid Waste Advisory Committee. He was also active in the Chamber of Commerce and the (Continued on back page) �YOUTH ACTIVITES SUMMER ENTERTAINMENT Summer School that's fun? Yup! Come to the sessions sponsored by the Leisure Services Department and Project Learning to find out. Session I runs from June 21 to July 8 and Session II is from July 12 to July 29. The classes are three hours in duration and are held from 9:00 a.m. until Noon for children from first through sixth grade. Subjects covered will be math, reading, music, folklore, drama, elc. Fees are $60 for residents and $67 for non-residents. Call 724·PLAY for more information. The gazebo at Refugio Valley Park will be the site of the Twilight Concerts sponsored by the Leisure Services Department. Concerts will be held on July 21 and 28, and August 4 and 11. The July 21 concert features the Rockridge Band, a blues and jazz group. On July 28, Salvage, a Pinole band, will perform. The artists for the August concerts will be announced at a later date. The Monday Night Movies will be held once again this summer at Refugio Valley Park. All movies begin at dusk. Bring a blanket and all the kids to enjoy a free movie. The schedule is: July 12 .. . . . . . . .... . .... . .. . . Cartoons, 60 minutes . ..•... . . . . .. Star Trek (TV), 50 minutes July 19. Ju ly 26 .. . . ..... . .... .. . . . .. ... Cartoons, 60 minutes Aug. 2 .. . . . .. .. . .. . . . .... . . Horror Shorts, 60 minutes Aug.9 . . . . ...... .. . . . .. . . Little Rascals, 50 minutes Summer is the time to get outdoors. Enjoy the scenic beauty of Hercules this summer during the Nature Hikes. Hikes will be held on June 19 and 26 and on July 3. Preregister by calling the Leisure Services Department at 724·PLAY, then meet at Hercules School at 10:00 a.m. on the day of the hike. The fee is 50'. The hikes will be led by Naturalist, Joyce Gustein. Football Camp taught by Coach Don Wilson of Contra Costa College and Coach Jim Erickson of Pinole Valley High School will show the budding Joe Montana's in our community the basics of footbal l. The day camp program has a low-key, participation·oriented, fun emphasis. Campers wi ll be instructed in all phases of the game to enhance their understanding of the game and to improve their skills. Children from fourth through sixth grades will meet from 9:00 a.m. to Noon on July 19 to 23 at Woodfield Park. Football campers in grades seven and eight will meet from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the same dates. Fees are $27 for residents and $30 for non·residents. Youth excursions will be held throughout the summer. Pre·registration for all trips is necessary. Contact Leisure Services Department at 724·PLAY for more detai l s. Trips planned are listed below: June 21 .. . . . .. . . . . . . . Lawrence Hall of Science June 24 . . . . . ....... . . . . . Kite Flying . ... . Bowling June 28 . . . . . . . • . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . July 2 . . . . .. . ......•......... Standard Oil Refinery Tour July 5 ....... •. . .. • ... • .. . . . . .. . ...... . . ... Farm Tour July 9 ...... . . .. . . .. . . • . . . . .. ... . .. . . . . Exploratorium . . . . . .. Picnic July 12 . . ... . . . .. . . . . . . . . Waterslides Jul y 16 ....... . . . . Giants Game July 21 July 23 . ....••...•.. .. .. . . . . .. . . . Swimming July 26 . . . . .. .•. .. • •. . .... . . . .. . .. . Hospital Tour July 30 . . .. . . . •. . . . • . . .. ... Marriott's Great America Aug.2 .. . .... . ..... .. ... . ........ . .. .. ... . .... Picnic Aug.6 .. . .. . . .•.. . . •. .. ... . .. . . . ... Horseback Rid ing Aug.9 .. .. . .. •.. ... ... .. .. . . ...... . . . Bowling Aug. 13 . . .. . . . •.. . .•. . . • . . .. . • . . ... . .. Miniature Golf SUMMER NATURE HIKES Summer is the time to get outdoors and enjoy the scenic beauty and wonders of Hercules. Hikes are scheduled for: Hike along Refugio Creek June 19 June 26 . ... Changing Habitat in Old Hercules to the shore. July 3 .... Oak grassland Hikers meet at Hercules Elementary School at 10:00 a.m. Pre·registration is necessary. The fee is 50¢ per person. The Naturalist is Joyce Gustein. Call the Leisure Services Department at 724·7529 to register. PARKS FOR YOU ~ -~ Small as Hercules is, our park system is one to boast about. The variety is great, but many people do not know about all the features offered in our parks. Within Hercules, the Refugio Valley Park, Ohlone Park, and Woodfield Park can provide facilities for almost any activity desired. Woodfield Park is located next to Hercules Elementary School on Lupine Road. The park boasts two tennis courts, a baseball diamond, and a basketball court. Little ones can play in the sand or swing and slide in the tiny tot area. The grassy area in the outfield of the ball diamond is used for soccer games and picnics. Ohlone Park is a different sort of park than Woodfield . The park was designed to enhance the beautiful creekside setting in a forest of eucalyptus. Large and small group pic· nic areas are nestled amid groves of trees. A 500·year·old oak tree is the umbrella for a natural stage area where pro· grams are held. For those who like to hike, a footpath begin· ing near the bridge wanders along the creek into the hills for about 11t mile. For active youngsters, a Big Toy provides all the variety they could desire. Ohlone Park is located behind Ohlone Elementary School. The park is inaccessible to cars now due to construction of homes in the general area. For those who walk in, the Big Toy, some picnic areas, and the footpath are useable. Refugio Valley Community Linear Park is the centerpiece of the Hercules park system. Located in the center of the Ci· ty, it offers Herculeans a place to meet their friends. Picnic areas near the Hercules·Tsushima Friendship Bridge are laden with food on the weekends. Children are playing in the sand area or feeding the ducks in the lake. Softball games, frisbee and kite·flying center around the open field. Summer concerts are scheduled for the gazebo in the lake. Every day many joggers and walkers are found along the paved path that n"ns the length of Refugio Valley. The par course exer· cise stops along the path to give them a chance to tone up their muscles. The Leisure Services Department schedule activities at each park. Call 724·PLAY for a list of events. The variety is great in our parks. Enjoy them this summer! �\ / " ~@~/ ~ ~ ---- . ~ ~~APPENINGS IN HERCULES / " The Country Run Homeowners' Association members recently elected Sammy Pratt and Joanne Watson to the Board of Directors. The newly elected officers of the Board are Carlene Berchulaski , President; Sammy Pratt, Vice President; Joanne Watson, Secretary; Bob Polacchi, Treasurer; and Ken Foster, At-large Member. West Contra Costa Youth Soccer League (WCCYSLj is already preparing for the fall soccer season. This League had a tremendous season last year, and the Board members are anticipating an even larger participation this year. As a result, the League is currently looking for coaches and assistant coaches. Those interested may contact David Hataye al 799-2515, or Jeet Bindra at 799·5514. You don't have to have a child involved in soccer, nor be a soccer wizard to become a coach! The League will be happy to ac· cept you as a volunteer even if you have never played soccer before. Most past coaches have found soccer interesting and the opportunity to work with young children both challengi ng and rewarding. Free soccer clinics will be held soon to prepare you as a coach, or an assistant coach, before the start of the season . The League is also in need of referees. If you are interested in helping in this area, please call Ms. Nicole Vallier at 799·3522. The WCCYSL season will begin in early September. Registration was the last week of May. Contact the League now so you can enjoy soccer with the young people in West Contra Costa County. The Black American Cultural Association (BACA) recently elected the following officers: Larry Custus, President; Con· nie Rogers, Vice President; Lesley Custus, Recording Secretary; Emma Mimms, Corresponding Secretary; Mary Howard, Treasurer; and Julius Varnado, Seargeant·at·arms. The calendar of events for BACA activities was determined at their June 15 meeting. Call Larry Custus at 799·6017 for information. The Boy Scout troop sponsored by Ohlone School PTA. is looking for members from anywhere in Hercules. Boys who have completed fifth grade or are aged 10 to 18 years are eligible to join. Most boys in the ti\.Jop are 10 to 12 years old. This spring the troop marched in the Chuck E. Cheese parade, presented the colors at the Refugio Park dedication and hiked 10 miles to Camp Herms. Plenty of summer ac· tivities including camping and community affairs will take place. The troop meets Thursdays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Scoutmaster Alloy Brownlow's home at 187 Starling. Call the Scoutmaster at 799·0972 for more information. DRY GRASS & FIREWO~~ The dry grass season is upon us once again! Thi s year, the potential for devastating grass fires is the highest it's ever been. A survey of the open grasslands within the City of Hercules indicates a severe fire hazard exists. There are numerous target hazard areas in which a grass fire could spread rapidly wi th increased intensity, causing extreme damage. The fire department has been working with the City of Hercu les in the cutti ng of firebreaks in the accessible areas. there are some ares, however, in which heavy equip· ment can't be used and we are therefore relying on the in· dividual to provide his own margin of safety. If your home is bordered by open grasslands, the fire department strongly urges you to clear a minimum 25' firebreak along fence lines. In addition to the dry grass hazard, an equally dangerous hazard exists with the use of illeagal fireworks. A recent bulletin from the State Fire Marshal stated that fireworks, for all t heir patriotiC association, present very serious safety hazards, particularly for children. Deaths, blindings, am· putations, and severe burns have been all too often the result of 4th of July celebrations. Severe burns and blin· dings are often the result of fireworks misuse or ma lfunc· tioning. It is unlawful to sell, offer for sale, buy, possess, or use fireworks within the Rodeo Fire Protection District. Failure to comply with local ordinances may result in confiscation, citation, and prosecution. Remember, fireworks are ex· tremely dangerous and are very capable of starting those grass fires that we don'! want this year!! CHILDREN'S COUNCIL The Contra Costa Children's CO:Jncil is a private non· profit tax·exempt organization devoted to serving parents and children. The Council provides ref~rrals for licensed day care in the West County area, classe~ and discussions for parents and parents·lo·be, a free toy lending library, and <: Share Center where parents can get free scrap materials for crafts their kids can make. Parents Anonymous, a group consisting of parents who abuse their chi ldren and meet to correct th is problem, meet regularly at the Council head· quarters. The Council also lobb ies on bE-half of children in the State Leg islatu re and provides technkal assistance for child·related services. Many of the Council activites can be used directly by parents. To te ll parents in Hercules more about the Children's Council services, Helen Leong, a member of the Board of Directors, is hosting an informational meeting on July 8, at 7:30 p.m. at her home at 124 Oak Court. Call her at 799·4842 for more detai ls. CPR CLASSES "" ",11NG loI GARDJll'f.t ~ GREEN THUMB NEWS ,)f&~ Atlention gardeners and could be gardeners! Would you be interested in attending a series of workshops in Hercules regarding landscapi ng techniques that would answer your questions about what to do with your yard? Adria Schwartz of 286 Bobolink in Hercules is interested in organizing a series of workshops. She would arrange for speakers to ad· dress the interests and what topics should be discussed. Call her at 799·6681. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) classes will be offered in Hercules by a certified Red Cross instructor if six or more people are interested in enrolling in the class. CPR is a life·saving method that combines mouth·to-mouth breathing which supplies oxygen to t he lungs, and chest compres· sions which circulates blood, thus reviving people suffering from heart attacks and drowning victims whose heart and lungs have stopped functioning. Everyone should take th is class :- you never know when a family member, friend, or co-worker will be in need of you r life·saving assistance. In· fant and sma ll children CPR technique will be covered also. Classes cost $15.00 to cover materials. Call Cyndy Maloney at 724·PLAY for more information. Class dates will be set by the class members. �MAYOR'S MESSAGE (continued from front page) of t he Civic Center site to the shopping center. The. effect wou ld be similar to the transition f rom two to four lanes at Sycamore and Refugio Valley Road. With these compromises we anticipate t hat the developer will push forward with the marketing of the Creekside Center and that we will soon see concrete evidence of a shopping center in Hercu les. The P.G. & E. lines wi ll be moved and final grad ing completed this summer. If the weather is nice,. construct ion can start t his fall. The shopping center and the ind ustrial zone are important for our citizens as a source of revenue for the coffers of the City and for jobs for our citizens. As Chairman of the Counci l comm ittee instructed to work with industrial developers, I wou ld like to report that there have been fru itful meeti ngs with t he landowners and developers of the industrial land . Developing indust rial land is a much slower process than, for instance, residen tial development. I wil l keep you informed of majo r developments in the industrial zone. The Council is representing you. Please let us know your thoughts on development and ot her issues facing ou r City. Gony Solidum, Mayor, City of Hercules CO UNCILMAN CA DI GAN CULTURAL FAIR WRAP·UP The Fourt h Annual Cult ural Fair and Refugio Valley Park Dedication on May 15 was a rousing success. The weat her was warm, the park was beautiful ,lnd the booths and entertainment provided plenty to do. Eating was one of the highl ights of the day for most people. The Ohlone PTA Pan· cake Breakfast started people out wit h full stomachs. For lunch the tempting choices inc luded Filipino, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, and Black American foods. Games of chance and arts & crafts were enjoyed at t he booths. Fly casting demonst ra t ions wer9 held a!. the lake and dancing and si nging entertainment performed under the Qazebo. At noon the Counci l members offic ially dedicated Refugio Valley Park and t he historic pa;'lorama mural along Sycamore Avenue. " Hig h on Hercules" helium-filled balloons were set free at the conclusion of the ceremony. The First Annual Volksmarch through Hercules drew about 32 people who walked 10 ki lometers for a gold medal; 8 kilometers for a silver medal ; or 3 ki lometers for a bronze medal. The youngest person to earn a medal was Evan Greenwalt , aged five, who walked 3 ki lometers to earn a bronze medal. Several people walked the route three times so they cou ld earn gold, silver, and bronze medals. The Cultural Fai r was an enjoyable event for t hose atten· din\:, If you missed it this year, wait until the Fifth Annual Cultural Fai r! It will be even bigger and better! (con tinued from front page) Jaycees. John is an Assistant Manager for Pacific Telephone in Berkeley. John hopes to see the citizens of Hercules become involved in the issues facing the City. With this in mind , he found the following words of wisdom he wanted to share with the community: People who refuse to get involved in the problems of their community are like the two shipwrecked men in a lifeboat . From their end of the boat, the pair watched as those at the ot her end bailed frantically to keep the boat afloat. One said to the other, " Thank Heaven, the hole is not in our end of the boat ." STREET LIGHTS OUT! Occasionally the bulbs in the street lights around the City burn out. Citizens have been asking who to call if t hey not ice a light is out. Answer: To report a st reet light out call the Public Works Department at City Hall, 724-CITY. Every pote has a metal number affixed on it. Service can be im· proved it t he number is reported with your call. HERCULES JOURNALIST HONORED Pat Perkins of Nutmeg Court was recenlly awarded f irst and third place for t he promotion publicity category in the statewide California Press women competition. Pat's firs t place award was in the sub-category called "Consumer Brochures" for a sales brochure advertising a Cast ro Valley housi ng development. The third place award was in the subcategory " Mixed Media" for a package of press releases, direct mail informat ion, and brochures for a townhome development in Benicia. 11 you know of members of our community who have received honors you feel should be recognized in The Herculean, call Pam Dorway-Worley at 799·0602, or leave a message at 724-CITY. Good neighbors need to be recognized, also. They are the people who make this City a fi ne pl ace to live. To nominate a neighbor for the Good Neighbor Award, contact Pam Dorway-Worley at the numbers above. WHAT TO DO WHEN THE MOSQUITOES COME Mosqu ito season is upon us and since over one dozen species breed in marshes, creeks, drainage ditches and rainwater in various areas of Contra Costa County, it Is time to Ihink about mosquito abatement. The winter rains will make the mosqu ito problem worse this year, so the Contra Costa County Mosquito Abatement District advises homeowners to pay special attentio n 10 the following items to prevent the breeding of mosquitos on t heir property: Eliminate standing water, including rainwater, arou nd your house where mosquitoes can breed. Stack pails, tubs and ot her containers upside down so that water, where mosquitos can breed, will not accumulate. Stock ornamental ponds wit h mosquito fish. Or· namental ponds that do not have running water become breeding places. The Mosquito Abatement Distr ict wi ll provide free fish for your pond. They can be picked up at the address below. Clean your swimming pools and doughboy pools early and t horoughly to keep standing water from accumulating. Check Ihe drainage around your house for standing water. Don't deposit any debris in creeks or drains since it blocks them and causes standing water. Remove organic debris such as leaves and si lt from t he eaves around the roof. Check under the house for plumbing leaks or residual flooding from the wi nter's storms which would become mosquito breed ing grounds. In addit ion, if you see swarms of mosquitoes, ca ll the District. When they receive several complaints from one area, t hey schedu le treatment for that area. You can contact the Mosquito Abatement District at 1330 Concord Avenue in Concord, and at 685-9301. �OUR SAUCY VEAL PARMAGIANA .• ................. ... ...... . . . """' ........ ,..,,., a·-.· ,.,. . :.,,,--.,, ...... , -"'''"f "... ,', ." Choose from Thousands ollteml in Any 01 These Departments: ~~ .~ ~"""'k., PINOLE VAllEY CENTER Suy one Veal Parmagiana sandwich, get another Veal Pannagiana free. Please present this coupon before ordering. Limi t one coupon per customer. Not to be used with other coupons or oHers. Void where Next t o l ucky's prohibited by law. This offer expires JULY 30, 1982 . Good only at : Hwy. 80 & Pinol. Voll ey Rood 157 1 Fitzgerald Or . Pinole (Pinole Vista Shopping Center) - - - - ' &. -9u'i)t! -K'IIg_Reg - - - us - ;~ :':~:"l'~~;;:~~':~~o::l:,,~ -'••' -_. c1'e"~otti ,tawlt 8 #a~"elt ea~e Professional Service Di.eolln! Price. • Lawns Installed, Sod, Seed On VCR'" Video Came,.s & S/."" Tap.' ! • • Lawn Care Mike Pedrotti 799·2808 Join our Video Club & SAVE 50% on Movie Rentalsl COMPLETE FLORAL SERV ICE 222-6108 4705 Va ll ey View Rd . EL SOBRAN T E 3607 MACD ON ALD AV E. RICHMOND , CA 94805 (4' 51 2J5 .T.o\,,, Custom printed T -sh irts, caps and k it es for fund raisi ng and promotio n. Cal· Fabric Printers, 2354 San Pablo Avenue, Pinole. 758· 1423 TO PLACE YOUR AD IN THE HERCULEAN Call Ginger AmantJle at 724· CITY Ava Care - Al oe Vera Sk in Care Products. 799-2484_ �POOL SA 1..!:S _ PARTS _ REPA I R 1!I _ SHARPEN I N G RODEO SMALL ENGINE CO . 7ga _0 138 LAWN MOWI!:R $ E L ECTRIC A L. • C HA IN SAWS HAN D TO OI..,$ 10158 SEA SCAPE CT. GEORGE BENDIX ~::;.:..":.-= ... _ FREE POOL DIG Our 1982 Solar Swimming Pool Dec~ m9 Included .....: . :. _ ... F nancmg Available "',- ru FIRST ~ CUSTOMERS ONLY' $3995 RODEO . CA . 94$72 . )Nesiem Printing I5)lfJddM'fI ,yl,moemcemenlo Business Caras News/el/ees Stationery Envelopes co. "", Invitations Engraving Trophies Stamps Business Services :..C4. ... " '.,. e .. ·, ..." ....T..,••" ...... 2356 San Pablo Ave Pinole RAG -TIME 724-8463 YARDWORK· IF YOU HAVE A MESS, CALL THE BEST \tea * HILLSIDES CLEARED... Famous brand apparel i n men ' s, women ' s and junior sizes. Regulation gymwear. Free gift wrap. 23 years in West Contra Costa County. A SPECIALTYI FOWLER ' S DEPARTMENT STORE RODEO 260 PARKER AVE. 799·5300 Np,JOB IS TOO BIG FREE ESTIMATES ED 223 -8979 "Summer discou nt specia l. Tota l landscape services. 15 percent off on all sad installed. Sprinklers, plant· ing, fencing offered. Mon t hly maintenance low rates. Phone today: Frontier 799·9409." HEADQU AR TERS. Bring in 1hi5 ad to receive a 20% discou nt on any l evi's brand item. * WEEDING * MOWING * CLEAN-UP - .;-- ~ _ EL SOBRANTE 425 APPIAN WA Y 223-4900 EI Sobrante ho ... ", Mon . Ihru Fri. 9:30 to 7 :00 SII. 9:3010 6 :00, Sun. 11:ooto$ :00 ~ ROdeo hourf, Mon . Ihr ... Sit. 10:00 to 5 :30 w.: Transfer T·shirts and lettering for your family and gift giving. T·Prints, 2354 San Pablo Ave., Pinole. 758·1423, We need someone who would be responsible fo r sel· ling ads for the Herculean - Interested? Call Ginger at 724·CITY , �~****************** HERCULES 4th OF JULY CELEBRATION 4:30pm 10am Monday I . Refugio Valley Park JulyS all hercules residents are welcome to attend this old fashioned celebration A parade beginning at 9 : 45 at l,voodfield Park a nd ending at 11 : 00 t at Refugio Valley Pa rk will open the day ' s events . ities include : Ug, Of,W ~ ar . ,\ ~\0~'O .~~ -a.~ -a.~ eat. CheCk I~g 9,0 0 -Jo • * \ ~ A\0~ -a.'" ou'(~ Othe r activ - CO~t ers eSt 3-legged races * A barbeque pit will be provided for use by resider:ts who ·, Iish to bring their own f ood . For more in f ormation . call the Hercules Leisure S ervi~es Department at 724 - 7529 . ****************** . �THE HERCULES LEISURE SERVICES DEPARTMENl PRES ENTS the 3rd annual film and concert series at REFUGIO VALLEY PARK . ·d \ln~b the stars * ab1ankel * • MOVIES CONCERTS Monday nights at Dusk WeJnescay Nights 7:30-9:00 July 12 - Cartoons July 19 - Star Trek J 'Jly 26 - Cart oons J u ly 21 Ro ckri dge Band Jazz an d Blues ( TV) Ju ly 28 - Salvage Pop a nd Rock Augus t 2 - Horror Shorts August 9 - August Little Rasca ls ~ - Ne w Petroleum Symphony St eel Drums August 11 - Babe Palotta Popular Music Un ited States recording companies in whole, or part, funded the instr umental music for certain c oncerts. as arran ged by the American f ederation of Musicians, Local 424, The City of Hercules would also like to acknowledge the cont ributions made by :~ c chan ic s Bank and Alfred Conhagen . Inc . . to th i s commun ity program � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/b167000cef572fc954a493cb8c4f521c.pdf 0b9669e63a28b8b23f88eff546b14a2e PDF Text Text TEJE EJEJRCUILJEAN NEWSLETTER OF THE CITY OF HERCULES P. O. BOX 156 HERCULES, CALIFORNIA 94547 PHONE: 724·CITY (2489) OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 1982 MAYOR'S MESSAGE This month I would like to draw your attention to items concerning affordable housing, industrial development , the freeway on·ramp, and other news of progress and changes in Hercules. I would also like you to note the arti· cle elsewhere in this issue . regarding the Hercules measure on the ballot for the November election. • Rising interest rates have prevented many families from buying their dream home, or any home for that matter. To assist home buyers, Hercules is participating in the Nor· thern California Home Mortgage Revenue Bond issue. The Council authorized developers in our City to participate. Tax exempt bonds sold to investors provide a pool of money for housing at below market interest rates. Developers participating in the program arrange to lend this money to first time homebuyers. First-time home buyers benefit because they can purchase homes in Her· cules with 30·year loans at below market, variable rate interest. Households with less than a $44,000 income can apply for these loans. The Centex Foxboro Heights patio homes, Sunstream Homes and the D&S Development Company condominiums (which will be built near the Bay) are elig ible for these loans. Interested people should contact the developers. • On September 21 , the City Council held a public hearing on a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the In· dustrial Zone. This DEIR proposed several alternatives for the development of the area, reflecting the thoughts of the City staff and developers. Comments made at this meeting will be studied and a Final EIR prepared . The Council will review this Final EIR and decide on a plan for the area. When this is done, an important step in the development of our industrial zone will be complete. The EIR will provide a design for the whole zone. This will allow developers to br· ing businesses into the area without having each business or group of businesses prepare a separate EIR. This , in turn, will make Hercules more attractive to businesses looking for a site. The Council looks forward to the development of the industrial site so more jobs will be provided for Hercules citizens and more taxes generated by the area. • Construction on the Interstate 80 on-ramp is progressing. As motorists have observed, the Hercules on-ramp is part of a larger construction project. When the entire pro· ject is completed in the summer of 1983, motorists will merge safely onto 1·80. In place of the present on·ramp, there will be a two·lane bridge built allowing Hercules traffic from San Pablo Avenue and traffic from Highway 4 to each have a lane. After the bridge, traffic will merge into one lane that will run all the way to the Pinole exit. • The story on Highway 4 is not so positive. After the disastrous fire in the Caldecott Tunnel earlier this year, CalTrans asked businesses using large flammable trucks to divert their truck traffic from the Caldecott Tunnel to Highway 4. This has led to a 57% increase in truck traffic near Hercules on Highway 4. Now that Governor Brown has signed the bill requiring trucks carrying flammable liquids to be diverted from the Caldecott Tunnel except for a (Continued on page 3) FREEMAN RESIGNS FROM COUNCIL As the Herculean was going to press, Mayor ProTem Mike Freeman announced his resignation from the City Council citing the press of business and added family responsibilities. Council has 30 days to decide whether to appoint his successor or to go to a special election to fill the two-year unexpired portion of Freeman's term of office. WHAT YOUR VOTE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TAX MEANS At the November election, Hercules voters will be asked to approve or disapprove changes in a local revenue ~easure. The Community Development Tax was adopted In 1974 to help offset the cost of neighborhood parks and playgrounds. The $500 per housing unit is collected at the time of issue of each building permit and is applied to facilities in the immediate neighborhood of the respective subdivision. Changing market conditions and housing style trends have encouraged developers to construct private facilities, open only to the residents of a given area and the funds collected have been reimbursed to the developers for such purposes under the terms of the present ordinance. The City Council has felt that the funds 1) would be bet· ter used for public facilities; and 2) other facilities such as fire and police stations, Civic Center, recreation~1 activity rooms, swimming pool, and comml!nity theater may now, or in the future, be needed by all residents of Hercules in addition to parks and playgrounds. Further, the passage of time and the erosion of the value of money by inflation requires that the tax be increased from $500 to $1000 per new housing unit in the future if the , revenue is to be meaningful and the benefits therefrom be realized in a r~asonable period of time. To be sure, the tax is certain to be passed on to new home buyers but so is the cost of labor, nails, lumber and almost everything else that goes into a new home. This is the ' price of building facilities that make a place a com· munity for all to use and enjoy. NOTE: Change of Due Date for Recreational Sites Committee Questionnaire: Due by Nov. 1,1982 �CHIEF'S COUNTRY CIVIC ARTS • On September 18, almost 100 bicyclists f rom our area rode in the St. Jude Hospital Bike-a-Thon. Bikers received pledges of money for each mile they rode. Bike-a-Thon coordinator Sergeant Tom Muehleisen explained that the money goes to the St. Jude Children 's Hospital in Tennessee where children are treated for cancer. • Recently, citizens have complained about solicitors in Hercules. If a solicitor who comes to your home refuses to leave or becomes insistent in any way, call the police at 724-1111. We wi II send an officer who can arrest the solicitor on trespassing charges. If you have a " No Solicitors" sign posted, sales people do not have the legal right to come onto your property. • Some motorists using Refugio Valley Road have been concerned about hitting joggers using the road. Joggers who run on the road are reminded to put safety first by watching for cars and to run facing the traffic. If possible, use the pathway along the creek as part of your jogging circuit. • The Police Department is recruiting for reserve police officers. Community oriented people interested in performing the duties of a police officer on a volunteer basis are encouraged to apply. Reserves will be sent to the Reserve Training Academy, then shall serve 20 hours per month in Hercules. Call Captain Wasko at 724-COPS for further information . • Remember that the Police Department is here to serve you. Call us at 724-1111 for emergencies, or 724-COPS for business calls . During the Summer Arts Program , Hercules youngsters completed several projects under the guidance of Nancy Thompson , our Artist-in-Residence. Colorful mosaics fashioned by our youth will soon grace the entrance planter to Refugio Park. Fabric and dye were used to create animals and figures designed by the young artists. The carved wooden sign for Ohlone Park depicting early Indian life in our area is completed and will be dedicated when the second phase of Ohlone Park is finished . Programs for youth and adults will be offered at the recently remodeled Civic Arts House. Youth classes will be taught from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for a fee of $10.00 for a ten week session that began October 19. On Tuesdays children under 12 may learn to fashion ceramics. On Thursdays a ceramics class will be held for youth over 12. On Wednesdays a stained glass making class will be taught to youth over 12. Evening adult classes also started October 19. Eight sessions of ceramic classes will be taught by Jo Ellen Rutheford from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. No more than 12 people will be in each class . The fee is $45.00 which includes all materials. Beginners are welcomed. Nancy Thompson offers stained glass making class for eight weeks that began October 21 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The fee is $35.00 which includes tools. Students pur- · chase their own materials (approximately $25.00 to $35.00). Beginners are welcomed . There will be a maximum of 12 students in the class. A community quilt depicting scenes in Hercules is being created by residents. Quilters meet on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Materials are provided and there is no fee. People interested in working on the quilt at home can do so. Call 724-PLAY for more information. A FIRE STATION FOR HERCULES? Concerned that new growth in Hercules was outdistancing the ability of fire apparatus to reach homes in a fire emergency in time to prevent losses, the City Counc il commissioned a special study to determine the best location for an additional fire stat ion in cooperation with the Rodeo Fire Protection District which provides that service. The computer-assisted study indicated five alternative sites, each with distinctive advantages. Criteria involved included running time from the stations to any given point in the City, availability of support of other stat ions both within the District and other firefighting agencies in the event of a major fire emergency, and cost-effectiveness of equipping and manning requirements. A special comm ittee, comprised of two members of the Council and two members of the District Board, along with appropriate staff people, has been meeting to evaluate the alternatives and to recommend a site to its respective governing bodies. The Rodeo Fire Protection District's Chief Tom Birdwell recently appeared before the County Board of Supervisors to request funds for additional firefighters to man an additional station and new equipment is on order. Hercules Director of Public Safety Services Russ Quinn supervised the station location study and is preparing cost estimates of site and building acquisition. Mayor Solidum and Councilman Cadigan represent Hercules on the special committee with Commiss ioners Jose Perez, a Hercules reSident , and Don Selvester representing the District. A final report is expected in December. VICTORIAN FAIRE The third annual Victorian Christmas Faire will be held on November 13 and 14, 1982 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the historic Clubhouse. Arts and crafts people are encouraged to participate. Santa Claus has promised to be there. He and his Country Run elves will pose for pictures with children of all ages. Call the Leisure Services Department at 724-PLAY for more information. 2 GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD Rhonda Triheib and Jo-Ann Steel of Country Run have been nominated for the Good Neighbor Award by Wendy Harrison of Country Run . She and her husband are the happy " parents" of Bandit, the cat. For three weeks Bandit hao been gone and the Harrisons feared they would never see him again. It turned out that Bandit had been caught in a trap and taken refuge under Jo-Ann's deck where he existed for two and one-half weeks. Jo-Ann and Rhonda tr ied every method possible to entice Bandit out from under the house, including removing part of the fence. They contacted the Animal Control officer who left a special cage they hoped Bandit would enter. Nothing worked . Finally, through the Country Run grapevine, the Harrison 's heard about the cat under Jo-Ann 's house and rushed to the rescue. Bandit was so glad to hear their voices that he limped out to see them . Sadly, Bandit had to have his paw amputated. However, the Harrison's are very grateful for the care and concern shown by Rhonda and Jo-Ann that enabled them to get Bandit back alive. The Herculean is proud to honor these Good Neighbors. If you know of anyone who should be recognized , call Pam Dorway-Worley at 799-0602, or leave a message at City Hall,724-CITY. �MAYOR'S MESSAGE (continued from frantpage) few hours each day, the situation on Highway 4 will become worse. For many years, we have been concerned about this dangerous road. Now we are alarmed at the effects the increased traffic will have. Highway 4 is slated to be improved into a 2-lane, relatively straight highway in 1984. That may be too late for the people who are involved in accidents due to this dangerous road . We urge you to write or call Assemblyman Bob Campbell and Senator Dan Boatwright. Urge them to pressure CalTrans to move the date to improve Highway 4 into 1983. Until the highway is improved , I suggest you take the alternate route around the most dangerous section of the highway by taking the Crockett exit off 1-80 and enjoying the scenic and safer route to meet Highway 4 at the top of the Franklin Canyon hill , then returning home via the same route . • Our City Manager Ralph Snyder has announced his retirement as of December 31 , 1982. Ralph has been our City Manager since 1975 when the " New Hercules" was being planned. Ralph 's expertise in the field of management and his vision of our City's potential guided suc· cessive City Councils. He will be missed as our City Manager, but we are pleased that he is making Hercules his retirement home. In our search for a new Manager, we seek someone who will have the expertise to administer the policies of the Council and one who will have the abili ty to respond to community concerns. Our new Manager will become a resident of Hercules. We will introduce the new Manager in a future issue of the Herculean . The Council is always interested in your views. Attend the Council meetings held on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at Hercules Elementary School, or call any Council member with your ideas . It is our job to represent you. The more we know about what you are thinking , the better we can serve you . Mayor Gony Solidum CIVIC CENTER Soon a Civic Center meeting place may sit proudly on the Civic Center site across from Refugio Park. The Council authorized negotiation for the purchase of a modular building that will serve as temporary meeting places until a permanent structure can be built. The building will have two workshop rooms for Civic Arts and recreational activities. One large meeting room will hold about 100 people for Council meetings and community events. Money to purchase the building was allocated from the Hercules Federal Revenue Sharing funds . The City has also applied for landscaping and site improvement grants from a foun dat ion. HAPPENINGS IN HERCULES The Chinese Association of Hercules recently elected the following officers: Lambert Din, President; Byron Doung, Vice President; Beverly Doung, Secretary; and Thomas Li , Treasurer. Anyone interested in membership can contact Bill or Helen Leong at 799-4842. The Association of Filipino-Americans of Hercules (AFAH) is sponsoring a masquerade Halloween Ball on October 30. Their winter bowling league has started at Pinole Valley Lanes. Anyone interested in more information on these events should contact AI Bellez at 799-1807. The Association of Filipino-Americans of Contra Costa County had an active summer that included a family camping trip to Lake Comanche and a summer dance. Its Anniversary Ball will be held October 30 at H's Lordships Restaurant in Berkeley. For information contact Ramon Taraya at 799-0721, Norma Esperante at 799-1840, or Virgie DelaCruz at 799-3016. The Hercules Sister City Association (HSCA) recently sent a package to its Sister City of Tsushima, Japan - photographs of the Sister City Association float in the July 5 parade in Hercules, quantities of buttons reading " I . Hercules" and " I . Tsushima" , and maps with Hercules on one side and Tsushima on the other. The buttons and maps are available for those who wish them on this side of the Pacific as well, at nominal cost. In the near future, HSCA plans to send acorns from an oak tree in Hercules for planting in Tsushima. The Association is exploring the possibility of producing a film or videotape telling the story of Hercules. If anyone knows of some aspiring film makers, please contact Barry Toms at 799-2633 evenings and weekends . TEEN DROp·IN CENTER The Leisure Services Department, in conjunction with the Tri-Cities Discovery Center, is sponsoring a teen dropin program for youths 14 to 18 years of age. Sheri Howe of the Discovery Center acts as coordinator. She is drawing on years of experience with the teen center in Concord to structure a program teens will enjoy. Instead of expecting the teens to entertain themselves once they get to the Teen Center, Sheri has devised interesting activities, lined up guest speakers and organized problem-solving sessions. One emphasis of the programs will be on setting goals and objectives and developing problem-solving skills. Programs will not be all serious, however. Teens can expect to have a good time. Posters describing the weekly programs will be posted at Pinole Valley High School. The center will be located at the Civic Arts House in Hercules, #3 Railroad Avenue (Old Hercules) on Thursdays from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. No fees will be charged , but you are asked to pre-register at 724-PLAY so that Sheri will know how many people to plan for. ENERGETICS HIKES IN HERCULES The crisp full weather is a fine time to hike in Hercules . You can hike with a Naturalist as your guide on October 30. Hikers will discover the wonders of Refugio Creek. Hikers aged 7 years old and over are invited to the 2-hour hikes. Cost is 50¢. Meet at Hercules Elementary School at 9:45 a.m. to carpool to the hiking area. Please pre-register with the Leisure Services Department at 724-PLAY. Keeping in shape is fun when exercise routines are done to the lively beat of music. Once again, a dance and exercise program is being offered here. Ongoing Energetics ' classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays at Ohlone School from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. You can register at the class. Costs are as follows: $3.00 for one class; $10.00 for four classes ; $15.00 for six classes; $18.00 for eight classes; and $32.00 for sixteen classes . Youth Energetics for children from five to eleven years old is held on Mondays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Hercules School. These classes emphasize balance, coordination, flexibility and improving the child's self-image. Cost is $14 per month for residents and $16.00 per month for nonresidents. Call 724-PLAY to register. 3 �EARTHQUAKE NEWS The February issue of the Herculean carried a fu ll page article which gave citizens an outline of what to do in various emergencies. Since then, the Police Department has received numerous calls requesting further information, especially on earthquakes. A Family Plan is extremely important to your survival and peace of mind . Below are steps to creating a family plan. We strongly suggest you follow them. BEFORE THE EARTHQUAKE: 1. Train family members · .. In first aid (the Red Cross offers frequent courses); · .. In how to shut off the gas, water and electricity ; · . . In how to protect oneself during the earthquake (get under something or get something over you). 2. Play the earthquake game · .. What would happen here if the earthquake occurred now? · . . How would we protect ourselves? If you play the game regularly, you will be quicker to react when the earthquake occurs, alert yourself to dangers in your home that you can easily correct, and feel more secure about other members of your family when you are apart . 3. Set aside supplies · . . Portable radio, flashlight, and batteries; · .. A one-week supply of food, and water in plastic bottles ; · .. Wrench to shut off gas; · . . First aid kit; · .. Fire extinguishers. 4. Inspect home, secure furniture and appliances · .. Secure water heater, refrigerator and heavy items of fur .iture to wall studs; · . . Check closets, shelves and cabinets and move heavv items to lower shelves ; · . . Install clips or latches on inside of cabinet doors ; · .. Remove or isolate flammable materials. WATER TIPS To purify drinking water, use anyone of the foliC' ~ing methods : 1. Boil for 5 to 10 minutes. 2. Use a household bleach solution such as ,;LOROX. Add about 10 drops per gallon of water, mix well and ,et stand for 30 minutes. A slight taste or smell of chlorine indici' _es that the water is good to drink. 3. Use household tincture of iodine in the same manner as for the CLOROX . 4. Use commercial purification ta ~ , .ets such as HALAZONE or GLOBALINE . Follow instru(" ~lOns on the package. AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE 1. Give first aid to anyo :.e who is injured. 2. Sniff for gas leaks, starti~g at the hot water heater. If you smell gas or suspect a leak, turn off .;"Iain gas valve, open windows, and carefully leave the house. 3. If water leaks are suspected, shut off water at main level. 4. If damage to your electrical system is suspected (frayed wires, sparks, or the smell of hot insulation), turn off system at main fuse box . 5. Check with neighbors about injuries or fire hazards. 6. Turn on batter-powered radio and listen for advisories. 7. Check house, roof, chimney for damage, 8. Start clean-up effort. Be prepared for after shocks. 9. Do not use phone or go for a drive. 4 IF YOU MUST EVACUATE ·1. Prominently post a message indicating where you can be found. 2 . Take with you : · .. Medicines and first aid kit; · .. Flashlight, radio and batteries ; · .. Important papers and cash; · .. Food, sleeping bags and extra clothes. REUNION POINTS IF SEPARATED List three or four places where you plan to go if you cannot stay in your home, such as neighbors' or relatives' homes or local schools or community centers. If you arrive home after the quake and no one is there, this will give you some places to start looking. 1. 2. 3. 4. KEY ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBERS List work or school addresses and phone numbers of all family members here) Father's work address and phone : Mother's work address and phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ 's school address and phone : School Policy isto: Hold Children Release Children Other _ _ _ _ _ _ 's school address and phone : School Policy is to : Hold Children Release Children Other Why is this so important? Because 50,000 to 100,000 lives can be lost in 60 seconds_ Plan and survive. For further information on earthquakes or disasters, call CaPtain Wasko at Hercules Police Department, 724-COPS. YOUR REPRESENTATIVES CITY COUNCIL Gorgonio "Gony" Solidum, Mayor John Cadigan, Councilman . , Charles Collins, Councilman . Lynn Judnich , Councilwoman . 799-2584 .799-1090 .799-3572 . 799-2006 STATE REPRESENTATIVES Robert Campbell, Assemblyman Dan Boatwright, Senator . . . . .237-8171 .236-3620 UNITED STATES CONGRESS George Miller, Congressman . Alan Cranston , Senator S.1. Hayakawa, Senator . . . .231 -5791 .556-8440 . 558-8686 . . �HERCULES RECREATIONAL SITES CCHMITTEE THE HERCULES RECREATIONAL SITES COMMITTEE .(A CITIZENS COMMITTEE APPOINTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL) NEEDS YOUR IDEAS IN ORDER TO HAKE HERCULES A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE. YOUR RESPONSES TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS WILL HElP US DETERMINE THE NEEDS OF THE COMl1l.UTY WHEN RECOMMENDING FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES TO THE CITY COUNCIL. WHAT ACTIVITIES WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE IN HERCULES: SOFTBALL FOOTBALL TENtUS BASKETBALL OTHER OTHER SOCCER SWII1f1IHG OTHER Jo:OULD YOU LIKE TO SEE BENCHES AVAILABLE: IN OUR PARKS? OTHER PLACES ? ALONG THE SIDEWALKS? DO YOU USE THE CURRENT FACILITES AT: WOODFIELD PARK OLONE PARK REFUGIO VALLEY PARK OTHER WOULD YOU BE WILLING TO PAY FOR LIGHTING AT SPECIAL ATHELETIC AREAS: (IE. TENNIS COURTS. ETC.) WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE A COHI1UNITY BOTANICAL GARDEN? WHAT TYPE OF FACILITIES ~~LD YOU LIKE TO SEE ADDED: TOT LOTS INDOOR CLUBHOUSE TENNIS COURT HORSESHOE COURT PAR-COURSE BADMINTON SELF DEFENSE CLASSES (JUDO KARATE BOXING) ~~AT OTHER RECOHENDATIONS DO YOU HAVE: PLEASE FOLD ,THIS QUESTIONAIRE WITH THE ADDRESS BELOW FACING OUTWARD AtID EITHER MAIL IT OR DROP IT OFF AT CITY HALL. PLEASE RETURN THIS BY OCTOBER 23. THANK YOU. RECREATIONAL SITES COMMITTEE C/O RON ARDISSOHE HERCULES CITY HALL 555 RAILROAD AVE HERCULES. CA. 94547 �BURGER KING ' THE WHOPPER : DELICIOUS ALL viJ{iNCj CjiFTS For Your Holiday Shopping A Beautiful Selection of Accessories For Your Home & Kitchen We Also Carry. .CRYSTAL • JEWELRY .STOVECOVERS • CANDLES • EMBROIDERY KITS • PEWT£R • BOBECHE • UNENS • CERAMICS • CANDlEHOt.DERS • TABLERUNNERS • DOlLS • TOYS • STAINLESS • CARDS STEEL • NOTEPAPER • VASES .ARTPRINTS .TROl.Ui • BOWLS • RECORDS • BOOKS 2350 San Pablo Avenue Pinole. 724-0204 HOURS: TUES.-8AT 10- 6 :--Buy~ne WHOPPER; 1 lI --ill sandwich, get another WHOPPER free. : : Please present thiS coupon before I ordering . LImit one coupon per customer. r VOid where prohibited by law I I This offer expires OCTOBER 31, 19B? I I Good only at 1571 FITZGERALD DR. I L _______ ~~O~E_ V.!.S2.A~H~~I~ .EE~T!~)J 237-2712 (0110) NEW • RECAPPED • USED 1608 MARKET AVE. SAN PABLO, CA. 1--------------------------------------- i 1.0% OFF ON ANY NEW TIRE PURCHASE (WITH THIS COUPON) GOOD FOR PURCHASE OF ANY NEW TIRE IN STOCK - INCLUDES FREE MOUN'TING ON STANDARD WHEELS. -------------------------------------- [Ij~ TO PLACE YOUR AD IN THE HERCULEAN Call Ginger Amantite at 724-CITY TUXEDO T-SHIRTS orders being taken for Halloween and other special occasions. We have some in stock. T-PRINTS, 2354 San Pablo Avenue, Pinole Call 758-1423 Seven days a week. Store Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10:30 - 5:30 �\'(\~ Welt.el'D .,i. ~...~. Pl'iDt.iD2 ~~~ & Selfs Engraving Your Complete Printing and Engraving Shop Family Dentistry IN THE RODEO SAFEWA Y SHOPPING CENTER • PeraonaIized Chri8tmas Cards • Offset .~ ·Rubbers-.. .CopIea • EngravIng • Bookkeeping 2356 San Pablo __ • Pinole, CA .724-8463 (RAG-TIME) In the Park View Plaza EMERGENCY CARE PROVIDED INSURANCE & UNION PLANS WELCOME NITROUS OXIDE SEDATION SAL.ES - PARTS - REPAI RS - ~HARPENING Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dr. Lawrence Porteous, D.D.S. Dr. Leland Porteous, D.D.S. Linda Herndon, R.D.H. Mary Porteous R.D.H. 665 Parker Ave., .Rodeo 799·0194 RODEO SMALL ENGINE CO. 799-0138 LAWN MOWERS - CHAIN S ....WS ELECTRICAL HAND TooL.S tOe8 SEASCAPE CT . GEORGE BENDIX RODEO. CA. 1t4!572 FISHERMAN'S CHOICE SEAFOOD MARKET · Fresh ftsh & shellfish daily Steven Risk (415) 222-0877 3636 San Pablo Dam Road EI Sobrante, California 94803 I WANT YOUR HOUSE TO SELL! No cost or obligation property evaluation. Casey Gray Hercules Marketing Specialist CUSTOM PRINTED O ....RMENT. SHIRTS it .J ....CKETS • UNIFORMS HEAT TRANSFERS. RIBBONS BUSINESS CARDS L.OUp~~A~~EL.A (415) 758-1423 Remember How Much Fun You Had Cleaning Up Weeds AroundYour Lot Last Spring? Plan Ahead! Call GREENWOOD GARDENS 724-5091 for winter weed control. Work done by Calif. State Licensee. Associated with Better Homes Realty 222-3800 Bus. 799-1688 Res. WHO ESCAPES A DUTY AVOIDS A GAIN. Theodore Parker Contributed by Councilman John Cadigan � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/f22428be732847c657eb10d4ea20ad91.pdf 85c48de596f65ff4b8d62980d3293587 PDF Text Text TEJE JEIJEJRCC UILJEAN NEWSLETTER OF THE CITY OF HERCULES P. O. BOX 156 HERCULES, CALIFORNIA 94547 PHONE: 724-CITY (2489) DECEMBER '82/JANUARY '83 MAYOR 'S MESSAGE One of the Counc il 's major concerns is the safety of Hercules citizens . In recent mon t hs we have made substantial progress in improving fire service. Speci f ically, the Council recently allotted $250,000 for a fire station to be located in Hercules along Sycamore Avenue on the Civic Center site. After carefully timing runs from various potential sites to portions of Hercules, the Rodeo Fire District Board of Directors, with the aid of consu ltants ' findings , chose the Civic Center site for the second firehouse in the district. The funds the Counc il budgeted will purchase a large relocatable modular unit and equipment bay. The station will be staffed by two firefighters . The County is expected to provide funds for salaries, and equipment has been orde red. We hope to see the fire station operational by mid-1983. There has been some discussion about the safety of a two-person crew compared to a three-person crew at the fire scene. We feel comfortable with a two-person crew for several reasons. First, 90% of the calls the fire district receives are to aid victims of heart attacks, choking and other emergencies. A two-person crew can hand le these situations. In any case, the Police Department is usually on the scene before the Fire Department. They are crosstrained to handle fires and know emergency first aid . In addition, the Rodeo and Pinole fire departments have a Mutual Response Program. Calls for fire emergencies alert firefighters at both stations. Both departments respond to all calls . After the extent of the fire is determined, unnecessary equipment returns to the station. The City Council recently approved a unique Minority Assistance Program for Law Enforcement (MAPLE), which will begin January 1, 1983. Project MAPLE is an attempt to encourage more minorities from Hercules to become police officers. Few minority candidates apply for any of the Police Department positions. Because more than 50 % of our population is non-white, the Council felt it was important to initiate a program to encourage minorities to apply for positions. Two minority candidates will be trained in the sixteenweek law enforcement program at Los Medanos College in Pittsburg, a course that all Hercules officers finish. The City pays expenses, provides uniforms, equipment and other necessary equipment, transportation expenses for the officers it trains and a sma ll monthly allowance for miscellaneous expenses. The candidates chosen for this program must fulfill all the requirements of any other officer hired by the City. Selection of candidates will be made by a Mayor's Committee consisting of me, community representatives and one police .officer. For more information, contact Chief Quinn at 724-COPS. Mayor Gony Solidum THANK YOU, HERCULEANS . .. for making the last seven years the most exciting , challenging and gratifying of my career in local government. We 've come a long way-and have a long- way to go-to realize the hopes, dreams and aspirations for a model community where everyone has the same opportunity to live and grow physically, mentally and spiritually in a pleasant env ironment. With your great enthusiasm and willing participation in community activities and affairs, you 're going to make it! Ralph W. Snyder, City Manager .n~~~~~~;( ~~~t."de ~~ fo C~~~chF?' S7~ ~ /,J. /,Pcf.J d /.·.JtJ/- .m. ~~~eu �CHIEF'S MESSAGE Floods: Long range weather forecasts from the State Office of Emergency Services suggest we may receive a repeat of last winter's storms that caused so much damage in the Bay Area . Chances are there will be at least one series of storms. Already the fall precipitation is somewhat above normal. . You will probably recall that the lake in Refugio Park overflowed last year. We have fixed the storm drain problem that contributed to this . However, there still may be some flooding in Hercules. To prepare for this we would like to establ ish a list of people with skills or vehicles who would be w illing to help us. If you have a four wheel dr ive that can get through flooded areas, please let us know. We would like a. list of 'dQctors, nurses-aQQ heavy equipment operators who would be willing to len 9.- a hanq in a flood eme rge ncy. Call Captain Wasco at 724-COPS if you would like to volunteer. Reserves: If you are working at another job but have an interest in law enforcement , our Reserve program may be for you. Reserves are trained as police officers and work with regu lar police officers protecting life and property in our community. Reserves volunteer at least twenty hours a mOllth to patrol Hercules . The City provides training , uniforms and equipment. Call Reserve Coordinator Bill Goswick at 724-COPS for more information . Ride-Along Program: Residents are encouraged to sign up for a ride with a Hercules police officer. For an hour or two you will see our City from the police perspective. Call 724-COPS to sign up. JOHN EAVES Although John is a newly appointed police officer, he is a familiar face in Hercules. He spent si x months with the Hercules Police Department as a student cadet learn ing about the police profession . He took training to be a reserve officer and served in this volunteer capacity for six months . For one year John served as the Park Ranger and mechanic for the Hercules department. You may have seen him on a motorcycle patrolling our parks as Park Ranger. His mechan ical skills saved the department a great deal of money that would have gone to garage mechanics. John is a graduate of DeAnza High School. He will complete his AA degree in Police Sc ience from Diablo Valley College within a year. His hobbies are swimming and motorcycle riding . LARRY CLARINE Larry comes to the Hercules Police Department with six years ex perience with the Richmond Police Department. He has special training in collecting evidence at the scene of the crime. In Hercules he will be a patrol officer and given opportunities to use his skills as an evidence technician. Larry, his wife and two sons live in Hercules. Larry has managed and coached . Little League teams and enjoys outdoor sports such as hunting, fishing and camping . CITY HALL PHONE NUMBERS City Hall ... ... . .. . . . .. .. . . . . . . . ...... . . . . ... 724-CITY Leisure Services . .. . ........ . . . ... . . . .... .. .. 724-PLA Y Police (business) .... .. . .. . . ... . . . .... . .. . .. . 724-COPS Police & Fire (emergency) .. . ... . .. ... ....... .. 724-1111 2 COUNCILMAN RUSS PERKINS Russ Perkins , a five year resident of Hercules, was recently app ointed to the City Council to fill the vacancy created by Michael Freeman . In November, 1977, Russ and his wi fe, Pat, moved from San Francisco to their first house at 121 Nutmeg Court. He quickly became active in c it y affa irs - chai rman of the Her· cules Tomorrow Industrial Subcommittee, member of the Hercules Industrial Development Committee, and the Hercules Sister City Association . Russ wou ld like to see more citizens involved in the workings of Hercu les and is inst itut ing a mp nthly coffee for people who would like to voice their concerns on an in formal basis. Circle Tuesday, January 18th at 7:30 p.m. for that f irst meeting at his home. A native son , Russ was born and raised in Sacramento and received his BA from Menlo College in Menlo Park and an M.B.A. from Golden Gate Un iversity in San Francisco. He works as an accountant/auditor at Mare Island Naval Shipyard in Vallejo . An avid stamp collector Russ specializes in U.S., British and Hawaiian stamps. H~ also is involved in the Scowrers and Molly Maguires, an organization which studies and promotes the adventures of Sherlock Holmes. GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD Diana Barley has been nominated by John Cadigan and her neighbors for the Good Neighbor Award for her involvement in the Country Run Neighborhood Watch Program. It has been her energy and enthusiasm which has enabled the program to succeed. Diana took it upon herself to get the program kicked off in June, by hold ing our first meeting at the Country Run pool. Through her efforts, approximately 85 residents turned out for the meeting. Diana has formed neighborhood watch module areas, each with a captain, and conducts two meetings a month to get the individual Neighborhood Watch modules functional. Dia~a's concern and enthusiasm on this program will benefit all of Country Run , and will help to make it "Burglar Proof" in the future. ' Diana is also an active member of the Count ry Run Landscaping committee, and is the President of the Second Fid· die Thrift Shop, wh ich provides the funds necessary to operate the Tri-Cities Discovery Center in Pinole. The. Herculean is pleased to honor Diana with the Good Neighbor Award. If you know of someone you feel deserves to be recognized, please contact Pam Dorway-Worley at 799-0602 or Ginger Amantite at 724-CITY. �CHRISTMAS IN HERCULES BUSINESS LICENSE TAX Christmas is a magic time filled with trad it ions and celebrations. In Hercules a number of specia l Christmas events are planned. On the evening of December 15, Hercu les School is spo nsoring a special evening of music and fun . Mrs. McDermott 's kindergarten/f irst grade class will premiere the ir Ch ri st mas play. The primary (grades 1 to 3) and intermediat e (grades 4 to 6) choruses will help get you into the Christm as spirit wi th the ir delightful music. The Ohlone School primary and intermediate choruses w il l give you a musica l Ch rist mas card at the December 8, PTA Bazaar. All four choruses , under the direction of Peter Vanleuven, are supported by funds allocated by the City Council. The public is invited to attend these events. Call Hercules School (799-3930), or Ohlone School (799-0889) for . times and pla ces. Starting January 1, 1983, the City of Hercules will require everyone (with some exceptions) doing business in Hercules to have a business license. Expressly concerned will be persons doing business from their homes, such as importers, consultants , sales persons, interior decorators, and repair services of all kinds. The Hercules Business Municipal License Code states that " every person doing business within the City of Hercules . .. shall pay a quarterly business license tax based upon monthly gross receipts ." The excepti ons include anyone who makes less t han $500 in monthly re ceipts, The gross receipts table for several categories is below: WORDS OF WISDOM " I expect to pass through this life but once. If, therefore, there is any kindness I can show or any good I can do to any fellow being , let me do it now, for I shall not pass this way again ." Author unknown Contributed by Councilman John Cadigan PROFILE: SUPERVISOR NANCY FAHDEN County Supervisor Nancy Fahden represents the citizens of Hercules on the County Board of Supervisors. Our district (District 2), the largest of the five supervisorial districts of Contra Costa County, extends from Port Costa to the northern edge of San Pablo and to Martinez, lafayette, Moraga and Orinda. . Nancy describes this district as " diversified , large and challenging ." To fully represent her constituents , she devotes herself to the pos ition as a full-time job. She is a member of the Board of Supervisors ' Finance Committee, its representat ive on the ABAG Hazardous Waste Committee, and the Bay Conservation and Development Commission . She conducts liaison meetings regularly in several communities in her district and is available to citizens ' groups who would like to speak with her. Her office receives over 30 calls per day and she makes every effort to respond to the callers within 24 hours. The full Board of Supervisors meets every Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. in the Supervisor's Chambers t6 set policy for the County. They control the budget and oversee programs such as the sheriff and county f ire departments, juvenile programs, libraries, ambulance service, road maintenance, and health and welfare services. They settle land use disputes, and negotiate with state and federal agencies to keep as many services as possible under local control. Nancy has regular office hours and encourages citizens to contact her with the ir questions and concerns. She maintains an office in Martinez that is open weekdays. Call 372-2080 to reach this office. On Friday mornings an EI Sobrante off ice is open to serve cit izens. To contact this of' fice, call 222-2822. $ 500.01 to $1 ,000.00 monthly 1,000.91 to $1,500,00 monthly 1,500.01 to $2 ,000:80. monthly 2,000.01 to $3 ,000.00 monthly 3,000.01 to $4,000,00 monthl y 4,000.01 to $5,000,00 monthly receipts .. , . $10.00 receipts , . . . 12.50 receipts . , , . ' 15.00 receipts . , , . ; 20.00 rece ipts , . . . 25,00 receipts . , . . 30,00 quart erl y quarterl y quarterly quarte rly quarterly quarterly The bus iness license ta x is based on gross receipts alone because cities have found this to be the most equitable type of ta x, If a business is flou rishing , it pays a higher rate. If a business has a bad year, the ta x automatically decreases. A typical example of a home-owned business: A Hercules citizen doing business in his home as an upholsterer estimates the business receipts for one year to be $12 ,000. Twelve thousand dollars per year equates to $1 ,000 per month . From the rate table above, that would require a business license fee of $10 ,00 per quarter that can be paid quart erly or $40.00 per year if paid at one time . At the end of the business year, a re port must be filed with the Finance Department repo rting the actual gross receipts and subsequently getting a refund if the estimated amount was too much or paying additional fees if the estimate was not enough. The Finance Department of the City of Hercules wi l l supply all forms and will assist in obtaining the business license. Staff members will be available to answer any questions and to discuss each case on an individual basis. Please telephone 724-2489 and ask for the Finance Department. " Doing Business in Hercules" has a very broad connotation and there will be cases where a legal opinion by the City Attorney will be necessary. Further, there will be appeal pro· cedures for reviews by the City Council for subsequent amendments of the Business license Code and Fees. A public hearing was held on November 10, before the City Council. If other citizens or people who do business in Hercules would like to comment on the new license law, responses will be taken prior to January 1, 1983. Write to Mayor Gony Solidum, City of Hercules, P.O. Box 156, Hercules, CA 94547-0156. If enough comments are received to warrant reopening the matter at a Council meeting, that step will be seriously considered . Copies of the new law are available at City Hall. BUSINESS LICENSE TAX 3 �HAPPENINGS IN HERCULES • Th e Mayor of our Sister City , Tsushima, Japan, has invited four Hercules Sister City Association (HSCA) representatives to visit Japan. Arrangemen t s are being made for the trip in Apri l 1983. In addit ion to the excitement of a trip to Japan , HSCA is working with the publ ic schools to involve Hercules ch ildren in our Sister City program through pen pals and specia l lessons. HSCA is actively seeking new members. Anyone interested is invited to attend the monthly meetings which are held the second Monday of the month. For further information , call Bennett Tom at 799-5649. • During the month of November, students in grades 2 to 6 at Oh lone School were involved in the March of Dimes Read ing Olympics. Those students who chose to participate obt ained a list of sponsors who pledged a dime" a quarter or whatever f or each book the child re ad on his/her level. Du ri ng November each student read as many books as possible. At the end of the period the monies collected were sent to the March of Dimes to aid in rese arch to end birth defects. The student, class and school received educational prizes at the end of the Reading Olympics. Each year Ohlone students work for one " THON ." Last year over $2,000 was raised through a Math-A-Thon and sent to St. Jude's Research Hospital for childhood cancer research . LEISURE SERVICES ACTIVITIES The second session of the Youth Arts & Crafts classes held Ln the newly renovated Civic Arts House st udio runs from January 11 through March 24. Classes are taught by Nancy Thompson and JoEl len Rutherford in the aft ernoon . On Tueaday, youngsters under twelve years of age can learn to make pottery. On Thursdays , pottery lessons are held for youths over the age of twelve. On Wednesdays , youth over twelve can learn to create stained glass art. The f ee for the ten-week session is $10.00. Adult classes will be offered beginning January 25, 1983. Pottery classes are offered Tuesday evenings or Friday mornings. The fee is $45.00 which inclurles instru ct ion , materials, and tools . Stained Glass clas ses are offered Wednesday mornings or Thu rsday evenings. The fee of $35.00 covers instruction an d tool us age. A Christmas shopping excursion for yo ut hs aged seven to twel ve to Macy 's and The Emporiu m in San Franc isco will take plac e on Sat urday, December 18 from 10:30 a.m. t o 3:30 p.m. For $5.00 youngsters can window shop or buy Christmas gifts and have lunch in the City. Sign up by December 10th by calling the Leisure Services Department at 724-PLAY. The Leisure Services staff wishes all Hercules residents a Happy Holiday Season. We look forward to serving you in 1983. CHILD CARE STUDY HERCULES MEASURE FAILS The City Council has asked the staff to determine the unmet need for child care in Hercules. This wil l be done by a random telephone survey in December. If you are contacted , please answer the survey questions to the best of your ability. After compiling the results , a report will be given to Coun cil with suggestions for improving child care in our City. Changes could incl ude a change in City laws to allow more types of child care in residential neighborhoods, or to organize enrichment programs for existing care givers, or to develop programs for prospective child care providers. The City does not intend to run a full-time child care center- just to encourage more child care of the types requested by citizens through this survey. If you are interested in working on the effort to encourage more day care in Hercules, or if you have an opinion on the subject , call Cyndy Maloney at 724-7529 or Pam Dorway-Worley at 799-0602. On November 2 Hercules voters rejected the increase in the Community Development Ta x by a vote of 61 % yes to 39 % no. (Tax measures must pass by a 2/3 margin.) The tax would have ra ised the fees paid by developers from $500 per housing unit to $1 ,000 per housing unit. Th is would have only applied to newly constructed homes and not to occupied homes. The rejected tax would also have allowed the money to be used for public facilities and parks anywhere in the City. Under present law the money can only be used for parks and playgrounds in the immediate neighborhood of the new subdivision. Council may, however, authorize citywide use of these fees by ordinance even though they cannot change the amount. The defeat of the measure means that it will take longer for the City to accumulate the funds to build fac ilities such as a civic center, swimming pool , community theater or parks. HERCULES RESIDENT HONORED Bob Barley of Country Run recently received the U.S. Navy Commendation Medal for meritorious service as Master Chief Petty Officer of the Naval Reserve Readiness Command Region Twenty. His leadership ability and organizational skills were cited as the key factors in the success of the Command Chief Petty Off icer Program he initiated for thirteen Naval Reserve Centers in the western U.S. He " fostered increased leadership, with emphasiS on pride and professionalism, among the Chief Petty Officer Corp." He also served with " tact , diplomacy, maturity and consummate skill" as the ombudsman for the 4,500 enlisted personnel attached to Naval Reserve Readiness Command Twenty. On his own time , he earned the coveted Surface Warfare Qualif ication . The Herculean is pleased to recognize Bob for th is honor. If you know of anyone who has received an honor that you feel shou ld be mentioned in this newsletter, contact Pam Dorway-Worley at 799-0602, or call 724-CITY. ~CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS Although many people think Hercules is a new communi ty, its history goes back to the 1800's when the first explosives manufacturer moved here. The history booklet , , " ~emembering Days Past: Hercules, 1879 to 1979," brings thiS colorful past al ive. The booklet is written with the residents of " New Hercules " in mind. Stories of the minority groups who lived here, the activities of youth , and the soc ial life of. the community are all told . In the booklet you will find details on the Spanish flu epidemic and the tragic explosions that took place at the Hercules Powder plant. To obtain a copy, contact the staff at Ci t y Hall at 724-CITY. Cost is generally $5.50, but as a Christmas only speCial , the booklets will sell for $3.50 per issue. �HAVE YOU HEARD THE LATEST NEWS? .CASEY GRAY HERCULES MARKETING SPECIALIST Is now associated with SECURITY PACIFIC REAL ESTATE IN PINOLE! For proven seNice, results and success with Hercules residents exclusively, call your specialist. I can now serve your real estate needs even better than ever! 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Richmond 233-4360 NEW PRODUCT Applications for consultants are available if you are interested . Please send resumes to P.O. Box 607 Rodeo, CA 94572 For CIIRISTmAS! mOligOOSeTM Motocross bikes by G.t,Redline, Thruster, and Mongoose from 119.95 ~PElJCiEOT Ten speed bikes by Ross, Shogun, S.R., Peugeot. from 149.95 dale sharp bic'lcle SAN PABLO AVENUE -PINOLE 724-4212 COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH OF HERCULES Meeting at Hercules School, 1919 Lupine Invites you to attend Sundays 10 A.M. Bible Study ~ 11 A.M. Worship Special Services and Caroling during December Contact Pastor at 799-7875. � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/c104497a590c95139f3e66096baa0ee5.pdf 0e74a77fd4f760d3d0184bf18ae589c4 PDF Text Text TEJE EJEJRClJILJEAN NEWSLETTER OF THE CITY OF HERCULES P. O. BOX 156 HERCULES, CALIFORNIA 94547 \ PHONE: 724-CITY (2489) APRIL - MAY 1983 MAYOR'S MESSAGE In my acceptance speech when I was elected Mayor one year ago, I stated six goals I wanted to achieve by April, 1983.. The Council agreed with these goals and together we have worked to make t t:1 em a reality. Major steps have been taken and significant progress made in reaching these goals. We feel we have accomplished what we set out to do last year and we are proud to report the results to you. Goal 1: A Positive Solution to the Wastewater Treatment Needs of the City. In February of this year the .Councils of Hercules and Pinol.e signed an agreement which provides for the expansion of the Pinole Wastewater Treatment Plant. The expansion will provide enough sewer capacity for all the planned growth within the City of Hercules plus reserve capacity. The developers using this capacity will pay for the expansion through an assessment district. Goal 2: Acquisition of a Fire Protection Facility in Her· cules. The City of Hercules, part of the Rodeo Fire Protection District, funded a study to determine the best location for a Second fire station in the district to complement the station in downtown Rodeo. It was determined that the Civ ic Center site on Sycamore would improve the district's response time so that it would take no more than five minu tes to reach all parts of the district. The Counc il allocated funds for a modular building to house the fire station on Sycamore. The County Board of Supervisors budgeted funds for the purchase of an engine and the salaries of the firefighters. The f ire station will be constructed this summer. Goal 3: Encouragement of Industrial and Commercial Development to Enhance Local Job Opportunities and to Create a New Economic Base. The Council and staff have worked closely wi t h the developers of tbe industrial area to creat e an overall plan for traffic flow, utilities and grading. Bio-Rad Laboratories, a major life-sciences firm in the area, anticipates moving their offices to Hercules. Two other large landowners also have plans for their property. To enhance and speed up this development process, the Council created a Redeveloment Agency. The Agency will give the city more options to help the developers get their projects moving. Commercial developers for Creekside Center on Sycamore Avenue plan to pave the parking lot early this summer. Across the street at Sycamore Place construction will begin after the space is leased. Goal 4: Initiation of Meaningful Opportunities for Citizen Input to the Council. The Counci l created the Hercules Planning Commissi·on which will review development plans and take part in the Redevelopment Agency process. The Council is now interviewing candidates for the positions ava ilable. Goal 5: Improvement. of Recreation Facilities. A pvb lic building for use by community organizations, the Leisure Services Department, and City Council meet ings will be built in OhlonE;! Park. The facility will hold up to 80 people for meetings or events, provide small meeting room/off ices and indoor and outdoor restroom facilities. Sunstream Homes, as part of their approval process for the subdivision in·the Ohlone Park area'i is contributing to the cost of the facility_ During the past year, restroom facilities have been in.stalled in Woodfield and Refugio Valley parks. Goal 6: A Realistic Appraisal of Revenue Needs and Ex· penditure Control to Sustain an Acceptable Level of Ser· vices. As you are well aware, the revenues to cities in general and Hercules in particular have diminished greatly in the last few years. The Council is continu ing the process of closely examining the expenditures of the City. The growth of the industrial area and shopping centers will contribute to increased sales and property taxes. In addit ion, the Council felt it was app ropriate to increase the revenues used to bu ild and maintain public facil ities like parks, civic buildings and recreational facilities. To do this, we voted to raise the Community Development Property Tax paid by the developers from $500 to $1 ,000 per new house. This fee increase will only apply to newly con· structed homes before they are purchased by the homeowner and will not raise taxes of current residents in any way. The Council urges you to vote in the June 7 election to indicate your views on this issue. The Council has worked hard on your behalf to accomplish these and other goals we set. It is only because of the fine teamwork and good communication among the Council members that these goals can be reached. I have been honored to serve as Mayor of this Council for the citizens of Hercules, and I look forward to continued service to the community as a Councilmember after the new Mayor is elected. Gony Solidum, Mayor CHIEF'S MESSAGE The City Council has initiated Project MAPLE to recruit minority and women reserves for the Hercules Police Department. MAPLE (Minority Assistance Program for Law Enforcement) will assist minority and women reserve candidates to become competitive applicants for pos itions on the po lice force. Minority and women candidates between 18 and 35 J',ears of age, especially those from Hercules, are encouraged to apply for one of ·the two initial pos itions open. Selections will be made by a committee chaired by the Mayor and consisting of four citizens and one representative from the Hercules Police Department. Selected candidates must pass the same backg round investigation and entrance standards required of all can- , didates for police officer. Candidates selected will be sent to the Police Academy and, upon completion, will work as a volunteer reserve officer for on e year. Reserve duties will include recruiting other MAPLE applicants and community relations work. As openings occur for pOlice officer positions, MAPLE candidates will be encouraged to app ly. Although selection as a MAPLE candidate does not guarantee selection as a police officer, MAPLE candidates will have the background and experience to be very strong competitors for any openings. Applications will be accepted until May 15. Contact Chief Quinn at 724-COPS for more information. Continued on Page 2 �HAPPENINGS IN HERCULES The Hercules Sister City Association continues promoting activities related to our Sister City Tsushima, Japan. Pen-pals with youngsters from -Hercules and Ohlone anq Juan Crespi schools and some adults in the community are forming international friendships. The Herculean is being sent to Tsushima and we are receiving their newsletter. The Pinole-Hercules Lions Club and the Tsushima Lions Club are establishing ties of friendsh ip. The Hercules and Ohlone school children are enjoying artwork of Tsushima children which is on display in ,t he mult i:purpose rooms of the schools. Later, the artwork wi" go to the libraries and financ ial institutions in the area. The Sister City Association urges you to visit their booth at the Cultural Fair. You can feast on sushi, chicken wings andice cream . They wi" display sOrt\l e of the children's artwork and show a film about Tsushima and teach you how to make sushi. The Sister City Association encourages you to join them as they plan their activities and learn about Japanese culture. Call Barry Toms at 799-2623 for information . Hercules Elementary School children are exchanging a school banner with Tsushima schools. The choirs from Hercules and Ohlone, under the direct ion of Peter Van Leuven, wi" combine for a songfest at the Cultural Fair. ·Ohlone Elementary School children are collecting pledges in April for the March of Dimes Walk America to ra ise money to provide research to combat birth defects. The Ohlone PTA is sponsoring the San Francisco Zoomobile ~ s Visit to allow students to learn more about wild anima ls. The West Contra Costa Youth Soccer League is registering boys and girls from kindergarten through high school for this year's soccer season at their May 24 registration booth at Pinole Valley High School and on May 26 at PVHS and Hercules Elementary School. Watch the newspaper for more details .. Meet the soccer peop le at their booth at the Cultural Fair and buy a soccer T-sh irt with your name on it. l . It is interesting to note that Tagaytay City in the Philippines near Manila has made a proposal about becoming a Hercules Sister City. People wishing to support the idea of Tagaytay City as a second Sister City for Hercu les shou ld call Pat Perkins at 799-1264 or AI Be"ez at 799-1807. Boy Scout Troop 63 honored its members who received advancement awards at an early April Court of Honor c eremony. Jose Ramirez and Raymond Ram irez both received Boy Scout patches. Anthony Secopure and Joey Melad both advanced to the second step of scouting to receive the Tenderfoot patch. Ski" awards were given to Charles Chapman, Vernon Fabia, Shachin Pandna and Mike Rivera. A special plaque was presented to A"oy Brownlow;C the first Scoutmaster of Troop 63. The last . weekend in April the Scouts wi" attend a Camporee at Lake Berryessa with other Scouts from Herms District (Contra Costa County) where they wi" compete in relays, rope tying, log rolling and first aid events. The members of the Association of Filipino-Americans of Hercules (AFAH) invite you to sample Filipino cuisine at the Cu ltural Fair. The Chairman of the Board is Fred Salonga. Members of the Board are AI Abad; Rene Cruz, Imelda Ferraren, Pompey Festejo, Rey Guingon, Dan Maramag, Dario Panganiban, Ro"y Sanmadeo and Ted Vi"acorte. The ex-officio member is Reuben Gatchalian, past President. Officers of AFAH are AI Be"ez, President; Mario Estioco, Vice President; Becki Gatchalian , Secretary; Chit Panganiban and Penny Velasco, Assistant Secretaries; Minda Maranga, Treasurer; and Lena Arcenal, Assistant Treasurer. 2 Country Run Homeowners 'Association invites you to enjox a game at the ir Cultural Fair Booth. They are holding a Country Run garage sale April 30 and May 1. Call Social Chairwoman JoAnn Steele to contribute items for sale or to get more details. The Hercules Historical Area Restoration & Preservation Committee (HHARP) continues its active efforts to restore the Clubhouse in historic Hercules. The Clubhouse, once the center of soc ial life in Hercules, may soon serve that function aga in. Committee members are working with Theodora Robertson, an architect ' experienced with historic buildings. Volunteers from the community bring expertise in electrical, eng ineering, carpentry, painting and other skills needed to restore the building. Other people with build ing expertise are needed. Also in demand are people willing to learn to repair windows, clean up landscaping and perform work on a" aspects of restoration under the supervision of experts. If you're interested in helping,contactJohn Cadigan at 799-1909 or Lynn Judnich at 799-2006. , .Ie _ Chief's Message (continued) On behalf of our Crime Prevention Comm ittee, (Jay Gilmore, Dianna Barley and Capt. Les Wasko) , we would like to thank those of you who attended the crime prevention meeting at Hercules Elementary School on March 8. The turnout was excellent. We received many sign-ups to attend future neighborhood watch meetings. Crime prevention is everyone's business. Hercules has one of the lowest crime rates in the enti re Bay Area. We want to keep it that way. By working together, the police and the co'mmunity can prevent crime and reduce our crime rate even further. If you have any questions or would like to get involved in crime prevention, please call Captain Les Wasko, 724-COPS. As of January 1, 1983, a" children under 40 Ibs. must wear protective seat belts while riding in a vehicle. This important safety law states that the drivers are responsible for insuring that any children riding in their veh icles are properly. secured even ' if they are not their own children. The fine for a first offense is $50.00 unless the driver can produce proof of purchase of an appropriate seat restraint within a specif ied period of time. Safe, we" constructed car seats for infants and toddlers can be purchased for approximately $45.00. It is eS! imated that from 80 to 90% of young car crash victims would avoid ser ious injury or death if they were properly restrained. Studies show that a 15 lb. infant in a head-on collision at 20 mph wOiJld "weigh" rTlore than 300 Ibs. The resulting impact is equal to that of dropping a • child off the top of a three-story building .Securing your child properly is as important as prov iding the car seat. Check to make sure the car seat is secured proper ly. If there is a tether attached to the back of the , seat, it must be bolted or securely fastened to the car. In a " co"ision a seat not properly tethered could fa" over on the child. Make sure the child is harnessed or snapped secure- , Iy in the car seat. Just putting the arm rest down or oilly fastening the adult seat belt around the car seat could be as bad as not having a car seat at·a". Hercules police officers have allowed a grace period to give motorists time to get educated about this law. Remember, it is the law. It wi" be enforced for the safety of you r children. Plans are underway to install traffic Signals at San Pablo & Sycamore Avenues. �DISASTER PLAN FOR HERCULES The possibility of a disaster of some type in Hercules has to be considered by us all. We cannot afford to go about our day to day business pretend ing that we will. not be affeCted. Our greatest hope is that we will be 'spared. , The Emergency Preparedness Committee for Hercules is updating our disaster plan. We would like to inform you of a few basic th'ings to remember in case of an emergency: 1. Where to Report (Citizens) All citizens ir need of food , clothing ,' or shelter go to Ohlone s ,:!h00 I.' Ohlone school will be the information center ana shelter b,ase. 2. Volunteers , All volunteers repert to Ohlone School. You will be formed into teams and deployed as needed. A police supervisor will ,be there to coordinate th is part of the plan. 3. Council members Report to Ohlone School. Your services will be very valuable there. 4. CB Radios - Channel "12" If you have a CB Radio, mobile on CB base capability, sign the list at the Ohlone School in formation center. You can be of greaf help in maintain ing communications. If you / would like to sign up prior to a disaster, please contact , Captain Les Wasko at the Hercules Police Department, 724-2677. Monitor channel " 12" for information on CB and your cable TV Channel 12. MORE MONEY FOR PARKS? On June 7,: 1983, Hercules citizens will be asked to vote on ~easure A which will provide funds to build parks, public buildings and recreation facilities without raising the taxes of current res idents. Measure A, to increase the Property Development Tax , will raise the fee from $500 to $1000 on newly constructed homes in Hercules. The fee is paid by developers after they receive approval of their devel~pment plans 'from the City Council. Homes already occupied or sold will not be affected by this increase. , The Council fee ls that public buildings, recreation facilities and parks are essential components of a community. In order to have the funds necessary to construct facilities for our rap idly growing city, the Council feels it is necessary and appropr iate to increase the amount the developers pay for each new house in Hercules. This will not increase the taxes of presently, occup ied homes . . The election is June 7, 1983. The measure needs a 2/3 Yes vote to pass. Be sure to vote to express your opinion oh thi~ issue. / 5. The Emergency Operation Center (EOC) The center will 'be maintained at the Hercules Police Department. 6. Family Plan We all have a respons ibility to maintain our own Plan. Each fami ly needs te 'sit down and p~an what they will &1 0 and where they will meet in case of a disaster. We suggest that as long as your home is intact, tliat you meet there. If your home is destroyed your children should go to a specified 'neighbor or Ohlone School. You should maintain a food supply for at least three (3) to four (4) days. Drinking water may be a problem. You can store water in plast ic containers. Water purification tablets or even household bleach (10 drops per gallon) can be used. A camping stove is excellent for cooking or boiling water. 15 minutes of boiling is. requirE;ld before water is ready for drinking. Have a flashlight , portable radio and a first aid kit available. Know how to shut off the gas and electric power ( in 'your house. ' " Be sure every member of your family un,derstands pis/her part in your emergency family plan. There will be an Emergency Prep'aredness booth at the Cultural Fair on Saturday, April 23, 1983. Please stop by and ask any questions you may have on d isaster preparedness. We would also appreciate any suggestions you may have to improve our plan. _,~~'tj,,~~ ~: ~t! ' ..( f~~~,", 1'1(""c lr·T J· ' 11' Frj., ATTENTION, GARDENERS! ~~~~ ~iF1;",,.., , In Rl'!fug io Valley Park there are large planters which provide a showcase for colorful annuals and perennials. The City Council is asking Hercules gardeners to form a group that will ,be rl?sponsible fqr planning the types of flowers to go into these spaces and planting them each s~ason. The group cou ld also be involved in other beaut ification projects in the City. The gardeners who perform this service would be saving the City hundreds of dollars a year in costs that would otherwise go to the maintenance firm . To volunteer , or receive more information, call John Powde-r ly at 724-PLAY. FOURTH OF JULY PARADE' The Cultural Fair is just, around the corner. Can the Fourthof July be far behind? It's time now to think about entering the Fourth of July Parad,e. Last year the parade featured circus clowns, Boy Scouts, festive bikers, fancy floats, and the Cardinal Way Precision Drill Team. The CWPDT is no ordinary drill team, as spectators will agree: This drill team carried real dril ls. At the command of the Drillmaster, the team racheted to the right, cranked for: ward into a pyramid, and even performed a fancy drill to the left awund some tired, tiny tyke bikers. Although they were nervous about their debut, the members of the drill team had a great time. , The CWPDT issued a challenge to other neighborhoods and groups to join them in this year's parade,. We repr ipt their letter to remi ~d you that it is time to start planning ' your parade ent ~ y . Dear Hercules Res idents: The Cardinal Way Cui-de-Sac Homeowners recently sponsored a highly acclaimed Cardinal Way Precision Drill Team in the Fourth of July Parade. We challenge all other Hercules neighborhoods to a competition in next year's parade. Come show your neighborhood togetherness and ingenuity and make next year's parade tru ly spectacular. We are giving you all year to develop your entry, so it better be good. We know ours will be. Signed, Cardinal Way Cul-de-Sac Homeowners A res ident of Pepperwood is reportedly organizing th'e Pepperwood People entry. Members of the Hercules Book Review Club are booking on a winning entry. How about \, you and your. neighborhood? 3 �CULTURAL FAIR April 23, 1983' 11:00 a.m . - 4:00 p.m. Refugio Valley Park ' Come out and enjoy a full day of food, music and entertainment. Enjoy international cuisine and a variety of foods from the many booths sponsored by Hercules residents and Hercules community groups. A portion of the entertainment on April 23 wil l include: • The Ohlone and Hercules Schools' primary and intermediate chorus. ~ • A " Drum Dance" sponsored by the Vietnamese Association. • Performers from Adrien oe's Dance Studio. • An art display from the children of Tsushima, Japan, Hercules' Sister City. • A sushi making demonstration and a film from Tsushima highl ighting the Tenno 'Festival sponsored by the Hercules' Sister City Association . • Community Artists Nancy Thompson and JoEllen Rutherford providing art projects for children of all ages. • The Hercules Police Dept. providing finger printing for children 's records. • Chinese calligraphy, paper lantern making and silhouette cutout demonstrations sponsored by the Chinese Association. HERCULES VOLKSMARCH 1983 On special occasions the people in Germany gather to take a walk, called a Volksmarch , around their community. They stop to visit with those folks who' stay home, and get an opport unity to see parts of the ir City they se ldom vis it. A Volksmarch is not a competition, but rather an opportunity for friends and neighbors to get some exerc ise, make new friends , and see their community. 9n. April 23, this tradition comes to our City during the Annual Hercules Volksmarch. Anyone may enter. Bring the family, including the children . The only requirement is that entrants be on foot - either walking, jogging, or running. Medals will be awarded to every entrant who finishes the course. Medals will be given according to the ,distance completed: , , Gold Medal . .. . . .. .. for 10 kilometers, or 6.3 mi les Silver Medal .. , . . .. ... for 8 kilometers, or 5.1 miles Bronze Medal . . •. ..... for 5 kilometers, or 3.3 miles Pre-registration is necessary if the entrant wishes to rece ive a medal the day of the Volksmarch. Entrants who register the day of the march will receive medals, but may have to wait several weeks to have them delivered. The medals are well wort n 'the walk. They will be gold, silver or bronze-colored discs with the seal of the City of Hercules stamped into them . V.olksmarch organ izers ant icipate that these will be keepsakes for years to come. Because the medals are so special, a registration fee of $5.00 per entrant is required . Anyone who pays the fee and completes the walk wil t receive a medal. However, the march organizers want to encourage everyone to walk in the Volksmarch just to enjoy t~ fellowship of other Hercules citizens. Therefore, people will be allowed to march without registering. They will nqt receive a medal. , Route markers will guide the Volksmarchers on their way. Check-in stations will be spaced along the rpute so entrants cards can be punched showing they passed each station. Volksmarchers can begin and finish their march any time between 9:00 a.m. and .12:00 noon. For further information, contact march organizer Galen Greenwalt at 799-7875, or the Leisure Services Department at 724-PLA Y. REGISTRATION FORM Name Address _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ Phone_ _ _ _ _ __ Age: _ _ 1-12 _ _ 13~ 18 _ _ 19·29 _ _ 30-50 _ _ 51 Participating as: _ _ + Individual _ _ Group_ __ _ _ __ Distance: _ __ 10 km/6.3 miles 8 km/5.1 miles 5 km/3.3 mile;; - GOLD MEDAL SILVER MEDAL BRONZE MEDAL Enclosed is my registrat ion fee of $5.00, payable to the City of Hercules - Leisure Services, which reserves a medal for the distance indicated above. I hereby release the City of Hercules, its officers, agents , aRd employees from any liabilities in connection with the Hercules Volksmarch 1983 event. Signature _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ Please send all entries to: Hercules Volksmarch 1983 c/o City of Hercules - Lesure Services 555 Railroad Avenue/P.O. 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TO PLACE YOUR AD IN THE HERCULEAN Call Ginger Amantite at 724-CITY 799-3620 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY New Line Burglar Alarms - Distributor Needed Small investment in inventory required Excellent opportunity for full or part-time Call Bob: 724-7803 � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/f592cba9e5fe324d61bf776776c4956d.pdf b36bacda8377c885e733e7b3bade58ac PDF Text Text TEJE EJEJRCUILJEAN NEWSLETTER OF THE CITY OF HERCULES P. O. BOX 156 HERCULES, CALIFORNIA 94547 PHONE: 724-CITY (2489) FEBRUARY/MARCH'83 MAYOR'S MESSAGE At the January 26 meeting , the City Council approved a new sewer agreement with the City of Pinole. As you know, this was not an easy decision and was the result of many hours of negotiation and discussion between the Councils and staffs of the two cities . I want to take this opportunity to explain my affirmative vote. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Significant savings to the City of Hercules can be generated by approval of the agreement. The cur· rent estimated cost of the Hercules share of the Pinole plant expansion is $4.2 million. The cost of construction of a Hercules plant has been estimated as high as $8 million . Approval of the agreement will allow design of the Pinole plant expansion to begin immediately. Construction of our own plant would probably take two years longer with probable cost increases because of inflation. It is my belief that the operation of one plant for both cities is more cost effective and a better use of tax dollars than the operation of two plants. While developers would pay for the cost of construction of a new Hercules plant, the City will be responsible for its operation . If additional development does not occur rapidly, the present residents of Hercules, through the annual sewer service charge, will bear the cost of operating a separate plant. This cost will undoubtedly be higher than the cost of operating an expanded Pinole plant. The continued orderly planned growth of our City is essential to our ability to maintain even our present level of municipal services. The City of Hercules is fortunate to have a reserve accumulated from past sales tax revenues . Forty-seven percent (47%) of our current year operating budget comes from interest earned on that reserve. With the recent decline in interest rates, it is imperative that the City expand its revenue base through growth of commercial and industrial uses. This can only occur if we have adequate sewage capacity. The agreement provides for total control of development by each city within its city limits and sphere of influence. I would not support the agreement if this were not the case. Approval will enable us to examine alternative uses for the existing Hercules plant. Approval of the agreement continues the pattern of mutual support and cooperation between the two cities . We support each other in the delivery of fire and police services. Our businesses belong to the STEVE SALOMON The new City Manager of Hercules, Steve Salomon, comes to the City with a background that includes experience in federal, state and local governments. Prior to accepting the position in Hercules, he was Director of Housing & Community Development in Concord. For seven years he supervised Concord's distribution of federal Community Development Block Grant funds for projects that included affordable housing for seniors, handicapped and low and moderate income families , child care facilities, and public works projects. He had served as Director of the South Coast Region of the California Coastal Commission in Long Beach , and as a staff member for the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) in Chicago. Steve received a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from the University of Cincinnati and a Masters degree in City planning from Ohio State University. Steve and his wife Kathy and their children - three-yearold Jacob and nine-month-old Leah - will be moving to Hercules in June or as soon as the house they purchased is completed . You are invited to a Get-Acquainted Reception with cake and champagne, introducing Steven M. Salomon, Hercules City Manager at Schober's Restaurant 1300 Pinole Valley Road; Pinole, California on Monday, March 14, 1983 from 6 :30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. All Hercules citizens are encouraged to attend. The cost is $4.00 per person. Reservations are requested so adequate space and food can be provided. Call Ginger at 724-CITY by Monday, March 7, 1983. �same Chamber of Commerce. Our children play in the same Little League and attend the same secondary schools. I firmly believe that we can accomplish the most by working together. On February 8 the mayors of Hercules and Pinole signed the final agreement providing for the expansion of the Pinole wastewater plant. The Hercules Council feels confident that this agreement will lead to a good working relationship with Pinole. Solving the sewer treatment plant issue paves the way for continued future growth of residential, commercial and industrial areas of our city. I am proud to announce that we will soon have a fire station in Hercules. After several weeks of disagreement about the West County fire service, the county Board of Supervis9rs voted 5 to 0 to appropriate funds to operate a fire station in Hercules. The Council has already approved building plans for a-relocatable fire st ation that will be placed on the Civic Genter site on Sycamore. Construct ion should begin sometime in late Spring. Response times to all corners of the city will be less than five minutes. A great deal of effort on the part of Hercules citizens and staff contributed to the favorable vote at the Board of Supervisors meeting. We appreciate the time and energy you gave to help Hercules obtain better fire protection. Mayor Gony Solidum DYNAMITE RUN The annual Dynamite Run through Hercules will start at Refugio Park at 10:00 a.m. on April 10. Pre-registration forms will be delivered to your door and are available at City Hall. You may also register the day of the run. CLUBHOUSE RESTORATION The Hercules Clubhouse may someday be returned to its former glory if dedicated members of the community have their say. The Hercules Historical Area Restoration and Preservation Committee (HHARP) has been meeting regularly to determ ine steps necessary to prevent further deterioration of the building and to find funding sources for the restoration of the Clubhouse. In its glory in the early part of this century the Clubhouse was the center of social activities in Hercules. It was actualIya men's club where workers met after work for a drink or to bowl. The large ballroom was the scene of annual Valentine dances and children's Christmas parties. The City Council , Scouts and crafts groups met in the upstairs rooms . The City Council supports the restoration of the Clubhouse and has set up the mechanism for a fund to be used to restore it. Donations are being solicited by HHARP from citizens, community groups, and foundations interested in restoration of historic buildings. A $500 donation was made by the Hercules Environmental Resources Committee (HERC). Individuals or organizations willing to donate should make checks payable to the Clubhouse Restoration Fund, clo Hercules City Hall, P.O. Box 156, Hercules, Ca. 94547. This fund is completely separate from City funds. All contributions are tax deductible. HHARP anticipates that volu nteers will do a great deal of the restoration work. HHARP is exploring a method which will allow members of groups who might want to use the restored clubhouse facilities to volunteer their services toward restoration in return for free or reduced rent in the future. Anyone interested in the Clubhouse project is invited to attend HHARP meetings at 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the Clubhouse located next to City Hall on Railroad Avenue. 2 CHIEF'S COUNTRY Are you tired of the humdrum of suburban life? Do you want to go where the action is, serve your community, protect life and property? If any of the above applies to you , give us a call. The Hercules Police Department has openings for a few good reserves . The Reserve Program allows you to do something meaningful for your community by serving as a volunteer police officer. We need your help. If you would like further information, call Officer Bill Goswick, the Reserve Coordinator, at 724-COPS. Also see the article elsewhere in this issue that describes MAPLE, a special recruiting program for minorities and women who want to become reserves . The Hercules Police Department sponsors a ride-a-Iong program. This gives you a chance to see the community cthrough the eyes of a police off icer. It also gives us a chance to meet you and gives you a chance to know you r local police offi cers. The program has been very su ccessful in the past and with your help, it will continue. Call 724-COPS to sign up. The Police Department offers you a word of warning . Accidents don 't always happen to someone else. Slow down and li ve. We hope all of you have made a New Year's resolu tion to drive more carefully. This is one resolution that benefits us all. We wo uld like to invite you to get involved in crime prevention. The Hercules Police Department has a Crime Prevent ion Program t hat we are proud of , but we need you to get invo lved to cont inue its success. The Hercules Police Department and the Contra Costa Count y Crime Prevention Committee are sponsoring a crime prevention meeting on March 8, at 7:30 p.m. at the Hercu les Sc hool Multi-Purpose Room. Everyone is urged to attend to receive information on how to make your home and neighborhood safer. For more information call Captain Les Wasko at 724·COPS. PROJECT MAPLE The City Council has initiated Project MAPLE to recruit minority and women reserves for the Hercules Police Department. MAPLE (Minority Assistance Program for Law Enforcement) will assist minority and women reserve candidates to become competitive applicants fO'r posit ions on the police force . Minority and women cand idates between 18 and 35 years of age, especially those from Hercules, are encouraged to apply for one of the two initial positions open. Selections will be made by a committee cha ired by the Mayor and consisting of four citizens and one representative from the Hercules Police Department . Selected candidates must pass the same background investigation and entrance standards required of all candidates for police officer. Candidates selected will be sent to the Police Academy and, upon comp letion, will work as a volunteer reserve officer for one year. Reserve duties will include recruiting other MAPLE applicants and community relations work. As openings occur for police officer positions, MAPLE candidates will be encouraged to apply. Although selection as a MAPLE candidate does not guarantee selection as a police officer, MAPLE candidates will have the background and experience to be very strong competitors for any openings. For further information, call Chief Quinn at 724-COPS. �HAPPENINGS IN HERCULES The Black American Cultural Association of Hercules will hold an open meeting for the residents of Hercules on March 15, 1983, at 7:45 p.m. at the Hercules Elementary School. All are welcome ! The guest speaker is from the Richmond Branch of NAACP. The Hercules Sister City Association cont inues its act ivit ies with our Sister City Tsushima, Japan. Representatives from Hercules have been invited to Tsushima and pl ans are being made to find a suitable date and to choose representatives from our City. Pen pal programs continue at Ohlone and Juan Crespi schools. Ohlone School students recently rece ived letters and art work from Tsushima students. They are sending paintings, tapes of songs, and letters back to Tsush ima. New members are welcomed at all meetings. Contact Barry Toms at 799-2623 for more information . Ohlone School 4th , 5th , and 6th graders are aga in participating in the county spelling bee sponsored by East Bay Newspapers, Inc. , whi c h is a group of newspapers including the West County Times. Contests will be held at Ohlone, then the best speller in the school will go to the county spelling bee. last year Ohlone came in fifth in the county. Good luck! Si xt h graders at Hercules School will be learning about everyday finances during a banking unit that was developed in conjunction with the Bank of Amer ica . Each student will rece ive a checkbook full of checks and a ledger. A system of " earning " and " spending " money in the classroom will be developed as students will have to keep track of the ir money. In April Hercu les students will be treated to a tour through the Terw illiger Nature Van. Once in the van students will enter t he world of birds and animals and learn about how they live in their natural environment and how the food chain works . Hercules and Ohlone schools have resumed the afterschool music program sponsored by the City under the direction of Peter Vanleuven. Sessions at both schoo ls start at 2:30 p.m. in the school mult i-purpose room. Choir practice at Ohlone is on Monday and Tuesday; and at Hercules School on Wednesday and Thursday. All elementary children are welcome even if they do not attend Ohlone or Hercules schools. The choirs are now preparing for a spring concert. Call Ohlone School at 799-0889; or Hercules School at 799-3930 for further information . TREES The eucalyptus trees in our City were planted almost 100 years ago as a buffer zone for the occasional explosions at the dynamite manufacturing plant owned by Hercules Powder Company. The dynamite plant is long gone, but the trees proliferate, despite sensitivity to the environment. The trees are not native to California and have a hard time surviving our winter storms . The bad wind storms of this winter illustrate the problem. The trees that fell along San Pablo Avenue between Sycamore and Highway 4 had shallow root systems unable to support the height of the trees . The swollen creek at the trees ' base eroded the so il, contributing to the problem. Many trees fell during the fi rst storm. Four others, no longer protected by the trees which had fallen, toppled over in the next big wind in mid-January. The City's Public Works Officer Doug Spindler has init iated a study of all the trees in the City. Those trees needing it will be topped . Others which are dying , especially along RefugiO Park, will be cut during the spring . Surveys for dead trees occur in spring and fall. Although you might be tempted by the free wood of the fallen trees , due to liability problems , the City cannot allow anyone to cut or gather wood that has fallen. CONNIE DENNETT Connie Jones Dennett is working in Hercules for three months while leisure Services Coordinator Cyndy Maloney is on maternity leave. John Powderly is Acting leisure Services Coordinator. Connie is fill ing the leisure Services Supervisor post . Connie originally comes from the Fresno/Clovis. area. A graduate in Recreation Administration from California State University at Fresno, she began her professional work as a Recreation Supervisor for the City of Visalia. In Visalia she worked with youth programs, playgrounds, special interest classes and special community-wide events. Following her work in Visalia, she completed an elementary teaching credential and then took a posit ion as a dorm counselor and activit ies coordinator for a private high school in Pacifica. During her two and one-half years there, she met and married John Dennett, a math and drama teacher at the school. Prior to working here in Hercules, Connie completed her Masters Degree in Recreation at San Francisco State University. John and Connie presently live in San Bruno. YOUTH ACTIVITIES The leisure Services Department has an excitementpacked spring planned for youngsters interested in joining in the fun . Trips to Disneyland, Hearst Castle, and Yosemite Park are being planned. All trips will be chaperoned and children will be carefully supervised. The Disneyland trip will cost $105.00 for the April 4, 5, & 6 trip. The Hearst Castle trip on April 16 and 17 w ill cost $80.00. The Yosemite trip on June 4 and 5 is also $80.00. To sign up call 724-PlAY. New Pottery and Stained Glass Classes begin the first week of April at the Civic Arts House. The $15.00 fee covers instruction, materials, and tools . A pottery class for children under 12 years of age and a pottery and stained glass class for youths over 12 years of age will be taught by professional artists. The Easter Egg Hunt will be on April 2 at 10:00 at Refugio Park for ages 0 to 5 and at Ohlone Park for ages 6 to 10. Categories for tiny children and older kids will keep the contest fair for all. The Easter Bunny will also be there! Call 724-PlAY for more information. RECREATIONAL PRIORITIES The Recreational Sites Committee appointed by the City Council is conducting a survey of Hercules citizens to determine the recreat ional needs of the community. People may knock on your door sometime in February, March, or April or ' ask you to fill out a survey at the Cultural Fair. If you are asked to respond to the survey, please do so. It will only take five minutes. Your input is important because the survey results w ill help the Council to determine short and longterm priorities for spending City funds on recreation. The Recreational Sites Committee meets the first Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Arts House. Hercules citizens are welcomed to join the committee. Present ly the committee members are Fred Wachowicz, Chairperson; AI Graichen, Secretary; Ron Ardissone , Carlene Berchulski, Chuck Mcintyre, Ed Quinteros and Mary Schmidt. 3 �CULTURAL FAIR BUILDING IN HERCULES The fifth annual Cultural Fair is scheduled for April 23, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Refugio Valley Park .. Booths brimming with ethnic foods and crafts will tempt even the most timid palate. Entertainment will be offered under the gazebo during the day. A committee of citizens is planning the fair . Anyone in terested in being on this committee, obtaining booth space, or providing entertainment should contact the Leisure Services Department at 724-PLAY. A look around Hercules tells the casual observer that the ailing economy has affected construction here. A year-end report from City Engineer Bill Chapman showed this to be very true but showed encouraging signs for 1983. As background, in 1980, over $4 million in construction (including 72 new homes) took place in Hercules providing the City with $24,000 in fees. In 1981 , only $8,000 was collected on construction valued at a half million dollars. Only three new homes were built. In 1982, over 124 new homes were bui(t , primaril y from August to December. Total valuation of all construction in the City was over $8 mil lion providing $81 ,000 in fees . Sunstream Homes (also known as Standard Builders) has begun building single family homes in the Pheasant Road area. Grading has begun for 64 two-bedroom townhouses to be called Valley Oak Villas . Const ruction will begin in ea rly spring for these units which are located by the freeway behind the telephone building . Three models, including one designed with two large bedrooms to accommodate two singl e peop le living together, will be off ered sta rting at $110,000. A community center which can be used for Council meetings and community activities will be built in Ohlone Park this year . The building wil l seat over eig hty (80) and include a kitchen. Sunstream Homes (also known as Standard Bu il ders) is financing the constru ction of this building as part of their agreemen t with the Cit y on th e housing located bet ween the free way and Pheasant Avenu e. Bids will go out in May for the realignment of Highway 4 from San Pablo Avenue to the railroad underpass near Fran kli n Can yo n Golf Course. Construct io n w ill probabl y begin in Ju ly and last for almost t wo years. The new road will be a straighter 2-lane highway. The present Highway 4 will continue to be used as a secondary road after the new high way is completed. The construction should not slow traffic on the present road until the end of construction when the two roads are tied together. HAVE A JOB? NEED A JOB? Spring will soon be upon us and that means yard work, housecleaning and assorted other unpleasant tasks . If you would like help with any of these jobs, call Employ-A-Youth at 724-PLAY. This Le isure Services Program matches teens willi ng to do yard work, housecleaning , babysitting, and the like with people in the com munit y who need some short term help. The employer receives a name from the Leisure Services Department , then interviews the teen to determine if the person is right for the job. Wages are negotiated between the employer and the teen . If you are a youth interested in th is program, you can sign up to become an Employ-A-Youth by calling 724-PLAY. UNSIGHTLY LITTER Litter, debris and refuge are being dumped in our open spaces causing unsightly messes. The Public Works Department urges you to refrain from any dump ing or throwing of refuge anywhere in the City. People found responsible for littering will be cited. Title 5, Chapter 1, Article 2.04 of the Hercules Municipal Code states that " no person shall thro w or deposit or cause to be thrown or deposited any re f.uge on any open lot, or vacant private property in the City whether owned by such person or not ; or throw or dump or cause to be thrown or dumped any refuge or waste matter of any kind on any street, avenue, lane, or road , or to throw or dump or cause to be thrown or dumped any refuge or waste matter into gutters, sewers or waterways." We need your cooperation in th is matter to keep our City clean . If you see anyone violating this law, contact the Public Works Department at 724-CITY or the Police Department at 724-1111 . IMPORTANT NOTICE The Business License Ord inance adopted by the Hercules City Council effective January 1, 1983, stated anyone doing business in the City of Hercules would be subject to the City tax . This includes anyone who uses their home as a basis of operation . There are many legal opinions as to what constitutes, " doing bus iness in the City," and the Hercules City Attorney feels that every case should be reviewed on its own merits. For this reason , the Finance Department is set up to review each and every case where person(s) are " doing or engaging in a business or activity with the object of a gain or benefit , whether direct or indirect " within the City limits. Businesses include selling cosmetics and household products and real estate, running a catering service, or any type of business us ing the home as a base. Although businesses may not be subject to the tax if the ir gross receipts do not reach $500 per month, the City needs to examine each case. This will protect the business in the long run. To avoid possible penalties, please contact the Finance office in the City of Hercules for an appointment to review your situation or business on an individual basis. Please call 724-2489, business licenses. GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD Mayor Gon y Solidum has nominated Betty Bussey as a Good Neighbor to all Hercules citizens for her efforts in organizing and informing the community about the fire station issue. Bett y has spent hours phoning citizens and educating them about the possibility of a delay or change in the plans for the Hercules fire station to be located on Sycamore Avenue. She alerted the public about the crucial Board of Supervisors meeting where a vote on the issue would take place and she organized ca r pools for those wishing to attend the meetings. Lupe Schneckenberger joined Betty in her efforts and was instrumental in getting flyers distributed and contacting citizens about the issue. She and Betty teamed up in effective lobbying of the Board of Supervisors. Their work paid off; the Board of Supervisors voted 5 to 0 to locate a fire station in Hercules. These women have shown that people who care can make a difference in the community. Thank you for your efforts and thank you to all of the citizens who responded to the call to become involved in this issue. If you know of someone who should be recognized for his or her efforts in Hercules, contact Ginger at 724-CITY, or Pam Dorway-Worley at 799-0602. WORDS TO LIVE BY Undertake something that is difficult; it will do you good. Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered , you will never grow. By: Rona ld E. Osborn Contributed By: Councilman John Cadigan � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/09397c36d72f0b058b0f278718fc5993.pdf 5f5ab35330d0cb4ab5f42257d8eaffaf PDF Text Text TEJE EJERCUILJEAN NEWSLETTER OF THE CITY OF HERCULES P. O. BOX 156 HERCULES, CALIFORNIA 94547 PHONE: 724-CITY (2489) JUNE - JULY 1983 MAYOR'S MESSAGE Bulldozers, earth movers, carpenters, electricians, fur· niture movers . . . the City is growing again! On the map inside this issue you will find numbers corresponding to the description of the projects below. 1. Fire Station. Swift, direct service to all parts of Hercules will be available at the completion of the building next November. The new firehouse will hold two fire engines and house three firefighters. 2. Creekside Shopping Center. Work continues on the grading for a Lucky's grocery store, Thrifty drug store, and retail shops. Other businesses will include a pizza parlor, dry cleaner and savings & loan. 3. Sycamore Place. Construction on office and medical facilities and retail businesses will soon begin on this site. 4. Park Place. Medical and dental offices and commercial, rental/financial institution will locate at the site on the corner of Sycamore & Refugio Valley Road beginning early next year. 5. Valley Oak Villas. Sunstream Builders will construct 64 townhouses here. The models will be open in mid-August for the two-bedroom units. Some units will have two equal sized bedrooms to appeal to roommates. Others are designed for easy access for handicapped and elderly people. 6. Ohlone Community Building. This building will be the first City-owned building to provide meeting places for the City Council and community groups. A multi-purpose room will seat 96 people. A kitchen, bathrooms accessible from inside and outside, and small offices are part of the design. The building is scheduled to open in November. 7. Falcon Way. Sunstream Builders will build 143, three to five-bedroom single family homes along Falcon Way probably beginning this fall. 8. Foxboro. Foxboro Heights patiO homes have received the P.G.&.E. Natural Gas Home Award, and the Golden Nugget Award from the Pacific Coast Builders Conference and Builders Magazine for excellence and value for the best affordable single family attached homes. A new 1300 sq. ft. model with three bedrooms and two baths is now open. Foxboro Village will be a 113-unit townhouse development along Willow Avenue. Models are scheduled to open in December. Foxboro Downs, 192 condominiums along Willow Avenue, will be smaller twobedroom units. Models will be open in the spring. 9. Olympian Hills is a 301-unit condominium development west of San Pablo Avenue. The units are 1,000-2,000 sq. ft. with two and threebedroom floor plans. Four models will open in August. 10. Bayside Village will build 120 New England-style single family homes on the hills overlooking the Bay on the western side of San Pablo Avenue. Five models will be opened before December. 11. Hercules Village. Twenty homes formerly oc· cupied by workers at the Old Hercules explosives manufacturing plant are being restored and will be rented beginning next year. 12. Bio-Rad Laboratories. This life sciences research company will move its headquarters to Hercules and become the first new tenant in the industrial zone. The campus-style facility for 400 workers should be completed by 1985. Bio-Rad will lease from the city the former AquaCulture Wastewater Treatment Plant for its sewage until the Pinole plant is expanded . Bio·Rad wi ll modify the plant to accommodate its needs then pay the City a monthly fee for the use of the facility. 13. Signalization at San Pablo & Sycamore. A stop light system is being planned for this intersection. It should be installed next spring . 14. Highway 4. Bids are due in early August for constructing the realignment of this dangerous road from San Pablo Avenue to just outside the Hercules City limits. The new road will eliminate the curves through Hercules. Construction will take two years. It will not affect motorists on the present Highway 4 until the end of the two years when the roads are linked to one another. In addi· tion, to regulate traffic at the intersection of Highway 4 and San Pablo Avenue, a stop sign will soon be installed on San Pablo Avenu~ at that intersection. As you can see, Hercules is on the move again . If you have further questions about these projects, contact a member of the City Councilor a member of the City staff. Other development projects are coming before the Planning Commissio.n and the City Council. Agendas detailing the items to be discussed are posted at Hercules Elementary School prior to the meetings. We encourage you to attend meetings or contact Councilmembers with your views. This is your City - we want to represent you as we make decisions on' the future of Hercules. Mayor Lynn Judnich �- -- - -- - - - ---- CHIEF'S COUNTRY The City of Hercules held a disaster exercise on June 29, 1983. This exercise was a test of our current disaster plan to see how well it allows us to respond to a possible disaster situation. Carolyn Hay of Carolyn Hay & Associates was our consultant. She has been instrumental in many of these exercises throughout the state. Her expertise was evident in the exercise. The disaster committee, consisting of Doug Spindler, Department of Public Works; Councilman John Cadigan and Captain Les Wasko have been working for several months on updating our disaster plan. The city staff is organizing itself to respond in case of a disaster. Police, fire, and the Publ ic Works Department were taxed to the limit in the exercise. We expected this to happen as our resources are limited and our staff is small. Citizen involvement is the important ingredient that we need. You , the citizen, must get involved if we are to be able to handle the first 24 to 48 hours in an earthquake or other major disaster. If you have a fourwheel vehicle or can drive heavy equipment, give first aid or if we could use your skills in time of emergency, we need your help. All citizen volunteers are requested to report to Ohlone School in the event of a disaster. We will assign you to teams and place you in the areas of need . All families must have a plan. Decide where each member will go in the event of a disaster. We suggest that you go home first if it is still safe. If not, go to a pre-designated neighbor or Ohlone School. Bring blankets and sleeping bags with you if possible. You should include in your family plan enough food for a minimum of three days, a flashlight, a portable radio, and water. If you wish to find out more information on your family disaster plan and the City's plan, call Captain Les Wasko at the Hercules Police Department , 724-2677. We are searching for owners of gold oriental-style women 's jewelry stolen from a home in Hercules between April 30 and May 15 of this year. Jewelry including chains, rings , pierced earrings and a brooch which is valued up to $10,000 was recovered when two burglars apprehended in San Diego admitted to a burglary in our area. If you suspect this may be your property, contact Detective Larry Clarine at 724-COPS. ELLEN ZAPATA Ellen Zapata was appointed by the City Council on June l, 1983, as the City Clerk-Treasurer for the City of Hercules. Ellen's experience includes City Treasurer for the City of Albany from 1976 to 1980, Project Coordinator for the Albany Unified School District, and Store Manager at Capwell's in the EI Cerrito Plaza. Ellen resides in Albany with her four children , Katy, Kurt, Karen , and Kent , and in her free time she is an avid Giants fan and Slow-pitch softball participant . Ellen has learned a lot about Hercules in just a limited length of time, and finds the City fascinating. She was chosen from among 25 candidates for the position. We all wish Ellen well in her new position. SHIRLEY DOLPHIN The City of Hercules welcomes Shirley Dolphin who began working at City Hall as Departmental Secretary. Shirley will be working primarily in the Public Works Department. She presently lives in Martinez with her two sons, Scott and Keith. Shirley's business background also includes extensive bookkeeping and accounting experience . In her spare time Shirley enjoys doing volunteer work aSSisting the Martinez Unified School District and the County 4-H program. We welcome Shirley to our ranks. HERCULES PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS A BART Express Line connecting the EI Cerrito Del Norte BART Station and Hercules Dial-A-Ride began service on July 5. The service extends to Martinez. Busses leave the BART Station and stop at the County building, 23rd & MacDonald , San Pablo and EI Portal, Hilltop Mall, Hercules at the WestCAT .terminal on San Pablo Avenue, the County Hospital and County Courthouse area. For more information , call 236-BART. WORDS OF WISDOM " If men would consider not so much wherein they differ, as wherein they agree, there would be far less of uncharitableness and angry feeling in the world." Joseph Addison contributed by Councilman John Cadigan. 2 The City Council recently established a Planning Commission in the City of Hercules and began the recruiting process for commissioners . Seventeen residents applied for the five positions and interviewed with the City Council. Then the difficult process of choosing from a group of qualified and interested individuals began for the councilmembers. The Planning Commissioners selected were: AI Bellez, Ann Earnest , Norman Schwartz, Frank Tetzschner, and Bennett Tom. The first Planning Commission meeting was held on Monday, June 6. They will meet regularly on the first and third Mondays of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Civic Arts House, #3 Railroad Avenue. All meetings are open to the public. Among the responsibilities of the Planning Commission will be to review development plans, General Plan amendments, and Neighborhood Plans; to grant use permits and variances; and to hear zoning changes, conduct deSign review and make recommendations on approval of tentative maps. The Planning Commissioners will be profiled in the next issue of the Herculean. �SISTER CITY The people-to-people aspect of the sister city program in Hercules is realizing its busiest time of the year now. Mr. Shizukiyo Kato, a member of the Tsushima Lions Club, visited Hercules on Monday, June 6. He was present for the ceremony opening the new Hercules onramp to the 1-80 freeway, met with members of the Pinole-Hercules Lions Club and enjoyed an extensive tour of Hercules. On July 16th, Hercules was treated to a visit by Mr. Koji Iwata, Treasurer of Tsushima. He will be representing Mayor Masaru Igeta and intends to meet with Mayor Judnich and members of the Hercules Sister City Association . Following a full day of sightseeing in the Bay Area, Mr Iwata will be entertained at a potluck dinner hosted by Councilman Russ Perkins and his wife Pat. Several months ago, Tsushima invited delegates from Hercules to be their guests for a visit. The association chose its chairman Bennett Tom and his wife Phyllis. Ben and Phyllis are providing their own transportation as they are already scheduled to be in the Far East for another commitment. They will spend September 13 and 14 in Tsushima seeing such sights as those facilities in Tsushima named after Hercules, the schools from which artwork was recently received and the cloissone factory in the nearby area. If time allows, they will visit Gifu and other areas of interest. At the recent Hercules Cultural Fair, the new Hercules Sister City Association logo was introduced on some very unique T-shirts. The logo was designed by Bennett Tom and refined by Hercules' Artist-in-Residence Nancy Thompson. The result is a graphic representation of the special qualities of both Hercules and Tsushima. The domed pavilion is a landmark in Hercules' Refugio Valley Park, the site of the City's annual Cultural Fair. The lantern boat represents the annual Tenno Festival in Tsushima, a 500 year old event, which is one of Japan 's most outstanding summer festivals. The water represents the Pacific Ocean, the link between bur two cities. The outer circle symbolizes the harmony and interdependence of all peoples. Below the circle are the japanese characters for: Tsushima, Friendship and Hercules. The T-shirts are available from Bennett Tom (Ph. 799·5649). Children's sizes are $5.00 and adult sizes are $6.00. These make very good gifts as well as helping the Association. Before the end of the summer, HSCA members expect to receive a visit from Katsuhiko Tomomatsu, the son of the Tsushima Rotary Club President. Katsuhiko is a student at University of California at Riverside. He is looking forward to visiting our city and meeting its people. Various Hercules residents will be hosting him while he is here, introducing him to the many marvellous features of our city and the Bay Area. PARK VANDALISM Parents: Please read and discuss the following with your children. Woodfield, Ohlone, and Refugio Valley parks and the tennis courts are part ot a carefully planned park system for our City. Softball games, tennis tournaments, picnics, parades, and cultural fairs have become a part of City life because of the parks. Vandals (mainly Hercules youth) are spoiling this for the rest of us. Examples: Kids are riding bikes over sprinkler heads at Woodfield Park and the tennis courts, slats have been kicked out of the fence at Ohlone Park. At the tennis courts at Refugio Park, youngsters have ridden their bikes over recently planted landscaping causing serious damage to plants and lawn areas that have not had time to gain strength by rooting in· to the ground. To those of you who think this destruction is a great game, remember these parks belong to everyone in the community, including you. They are for positive recreation purposes only. If you and others continue to vandalize the parks, they can't be enjoyed for soccer, picnics, and com· munity gatherings. This may not bother you. Do remember, however, the consequences to you. When you are caught for a small offense, you will be turned over to the c(.;stody of your parents. Your parents will be required to pay tor any damage you have done. For larger acts of vandalism or for repeated offenses, you will be charged with a criminal offense and required to appear in juvenile court. If found guilty, you will be placed on probation. Your parents will be required to pay for the damage you did. A Note To Parents: Please know what your children are doing. Remember, you are responsible for them and will be required to pay restitution to the City for any damage they do. A note to all citizens: Report any act of vandalism promptly to the Police Department at 724-1111. They much prefer a false alarm than to miss catching a vandal in the act. As Chief Quinn promises, "Vandals will be dealt with accordingly." It's up ,t o all of us to keep our City beautiful and useful. Don't let a few spoil it for the rest of us. SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY ARTS PROGRAM The Leisure Services Department has sponsored the making of a community quilt by members of the community and our Artist-In-Residence, Nancy Thompson. The quilt theme is "Hercules Today and Yesterday". Each square represents a portion of the community. The gazebo at Refugio Valley Park, old and new homes, the Hercules Water Tower, children playing soccer, and other community . landmarks. The quilt will be on display at the Bank of America in Pinole (Appian Way) from September to November. It will be raffled off at the Victorian Xmas Fair, November 19th and 20th, 1983. Tickets are on sale at city Hall, $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. The money collected for the quilt will support the Community Arts Program. For further information please contact the Leisure Services Department, 724-7529. 3 �Development In 1983 City Of Hercules /4 RODEO .1 2 ..3 CIV!C CE~n:R CRADINC. SUMI..IER ,SOJ --4c-------.. . . CREEKSlOe CENTER (SHOPP;:-.;GJ Ll£GIN Wl.DQ.;G SUMM(;R ~ 903 --,-------~ SYCA"~F£ P(.ACE (SHOPP;NGl GEG'" SUl~DI N G SUMMER 1983 ---+------- PARK PLACE (OFFICEoCOMMERClAl.l4BEGlN CONSTRUCTION 10S3 q :>0 I APPROVED CONVOMINIUMS F~ES£NTL Y lJ1..OER CONSTRuCTION 20 tfS ' C" IC HOMES REHAI3ILIT,ATlON SUMMER 1983 - - , I I.:!J "..... "0 • . U6 10"_ !!.. " �CHILD CARE IN HERCULES GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD At the direction of the City Council, a child care telephone survey was taken of a random sample of Hercules residents earlier th is year. The purpose of the survey was to find out what types of child care was available in Hercules and what types of care people needed or desired. Surveys are generally very expensive. To keep the costs under control , volunteers conducted the survey and compiled the results. Without the volunteer efforts of these people, this survey would not have been possible. Many thanks to Hercules residents Bunnie Hale and Ena Harris, to Contra Costa Children 'S Council staff member Shirley Stahlke, and City staff members Connie Dennett and Cyndy Maloney (who did many surveys during her maternity leave). Many thanks also to Marilyn Helton, Helynna Larkowich and Linda McEwen who comp iled data from the survey. Helynna also did very va luable work on the statistical analysis. Although parents saw a need for more child care for children of all ages, school-age children and infants seem to be the age groups most difficult to find care for. In general , parents seem to be searching for supplements to the care they have for t heir children. It is apparent that there is a need for more child oare in Hercules and that a group was needed that would coordinate the efforts to create and enhance the child care in Hercules. As a result , the Council created the Hercules Child Care Committee. This will be a nine-member committee made up of Hercu les citizens with children of various ages, professional child care providers , teachers, and others interested in Hercules youth. The emphasis of the committee will be on children .under 13 years of age. Members of the committee would work for two years on a series of tasks. Comm ittee members would be on subcommittees relating to subjects that were identified by the survey as important to Hercules parents. Subcommittees would meet several times a month . The subcommittees will include: City Hall staff has nominated several volunteers for the Good Neighbor Award for their efforts in the childcare survey. These Good Neighbors, Bunnie Hale, Ena Harris, Marilyn Helton , Helynna Larkow ich and Linda McEwen , donated many hours and hard work to developing, conducting and interpreting the survey . The results of their efforts promise to be a quality childcare system for the City of Hercules and a real service to many families in need of childcare in the future: The preceding article on Child Care in Hercules described the service these women performed , and the City staff fe lt that they should be commended for the ir dedication and interest in thei r community. If you know of someone who should be recognized for his or her efforts in Hercules, contact Ginger at 724·CITY , or Pam Dorway·Worlev at 799-0602 . 1. 2. 3. 4. School·age child care (SAC C): Coordinating the creation of SACC through the YMCA, parents' groups, the Leisure Services Department, or other means for full or part-time care for this age group. Block parents: To set standards, recruit and train people to be block parents. Block parents are available ill their homes to assist children needing emergency help on the way to or from school. Caregivers' Association: To facilitate the formation of a providers ' group that can share ideas, create supplemental programs , provide substitutes , etc., for child care providers in the City. Nursery School Activities & Outings: To explore the development of enrichment programs for pre· schoolers to be used by providers and parents whose children are at home. The committee will work on these and other projects. To actually carry out the programs developed by the committee, the Council anti cipates that parents ' groups, non·profit agencies, and other groups will be involved in child care rather than having the City do the programming . Anyone interested in being on a subcommittee should call 724·2489 for an application. Deadline for applications is August 12, 1983. Some people may not be able to volunteer as much time as the committee requires but would be interested in being on a specific subcommittee. We need your help, also, and would like you to fill out a form so we know who you are. Call 724·2489 for an application . CABLE TV NEWS Credits fOJ service Interruption (other than those beyond the control of the Company, i.e. PG&E outage , acts of God) are available when requested by subscribers under the following condiitons and verified by a Company service technician. 1. 2. No picture/No sound situation: Full credit is applied from the day the interruption is reported to the system office or answering service to the day it is repaired by a service technic ian. Verified pay service outages are credited on an hourly basis. Example: monthly service is $11.95 per month .3983 per day or .01659 per hour $11.95 + 30 days = $.3983 per day .3983 + 24 hrs $.0122 per hou r 6 hours outage = 6 x .01659 = .09954 or .10 cents Unviewable channel(s): Pro rata share of daily charges per unviewable channel per hour from time reported to system office or answering service, until repa ired by a service technician. Credits for Basic Service are calculated as follows: $8.75 * + 30 days $.2916 per day for service $.2916 + 24 hours $.0122 per hour for service $.0122 + 21 ch $.00058 per channel per hour *$8.75 monthly rate for Basic Cable 's 21 channels (24 total less 2 pay and 1 city channel) Sample applicat ions: 2 channels verified as unviewable for 25 hours. (25 x $.00058) x 2 = $.0190 We would credit three (3) cents = = 3. = = = All credits under $1.00 are paid in cash at the Company of· fice in Hercules. Those over one dollar will be cred ited against the next month 's billing . 5 �HAPPENINGS IN HERCULES LEISURE SERVICES NEWS The American Filipino Association of Hercules (AFAH) held its election of officers in June. Elected were the following: Fred T. Salonga, President; Rey Guingon, Vice President; Chit Panganiban, Secretary; Lily Reyes, Assistant Secretary; Vicky Calub, Assistant Secretary; Lina C. Arcenal, Treasurer; Ester Cruz, Assistant Treasurer; Cathie Arradaza, Assistant Treasu rer; Clem Agtarap, Auditor; Alex Gabriel, Public Relations Officer; Daisy M. Paras, Press Relations Officer; and Delfin Plamenco, Sergeant-at-Arms. Members of the Board of Directors are AI Abad, Cip Ayalin, AI Bellez, Eugene Espinosa, Imelda Ferraren, Pompey Festejo, Ray Juachon, Dan Maramag, Manny Murillo, Rolly San Mateo, and Paul Velasco. A dinner-dance highlighted the induction of officers and fourth anniversary of the association on Saturday, July 16, 1983, at the Golden Gate Field Turf Clubhouse in Albany. The Black American Cultural Association (BACA) announces the 1983-84 Executive Board: Larry Custus, President; Elizabeth Bogard, Vice President; Audry Henriquez, Recording Secretary; Jane Prater, Corresponding Secretary; Mary Howard, Treasurer; and Julius Varnardo, Sergeant-atArms. The Country Run Homeowners Association's newly elected officers are Bob Barley, President; June Wheeler, Vice President; Jim Kroyer, Treasurer; Norma Raddue, Secretary; and Sammy Pratt, Sergeant-at-Arms. Country Run buildings are getting a new look due to the fresh paint job that the homeowners association authorized . The whole development will be repainted before the end of the summer. The Hercules Historical Area Restoration & Preservation (HHARP) Committee continues working on the restoration of the Clubhouse in Old Hercules. Volunteers from City organizations and people interested in historic buildings have been involved in working , repairing, replacing and planning for the use of the Clubhouse. HHARP general meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of the month. Work parties are scheduled on Saturdays throughout the year. Call Lynn Judnich at 799-2006 or Jay Tucker at 799-0473 for more information. Bring a blanket and €ill th0 kids for 60 continuous minutes of cartoon fun at dusk on August 1 at Refugio Valley Park gazebo. If your taste runs to music more than cartoons, come to the same place at 7:30 on August 3 for the Babe Pallotta Concert of pop standards. Young baseball fans are encouraged to sign up for the trip to the August 3 afternoon Giant's game. A $5.00 fee is required and you must pre-register. The trip is open to Giant fans from age 6 to 15. Call Leisure Services at 724-PLAY. You've wanted to see a play in San Francisco but didn't want to pay the full price for expensive seats? Join your neighbors and friends at the Golden Gate Theater for the Saturday, August 20 matinee (2:30 p.m.) performance of Zorba the Greek with Anthony Quinn. Tickets are $14.00. This does not include transportation. Call 724-PLAY for information . Summer Day Camp has two sessions this year for youngsters 7 to 13. Session I is August 15 to 19 and Session II is August 22 to 26. Arts and crafts, games and general allround fun will be generated at thp Civic Arts House from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day of camp. The fees are $30.00 for residents and $34.00 for non ·residents. Call 724-PLAY to sign up. Soroptimists are looking for members. This group of business and professional women works together on projects which benefit the communities in the area. The Carquinez Straits Chapter has raised money for the schools, the Crockett pool and other local projects. Members meet at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesdays for business meetings and periodically for fund raising efforts. Contact Sneh Sharma at 237-4827 or 799-1010 for more information. The Leisure Services Department would like to sponsor a se,nior citizen's group. If you have an interest in participating in this newly formed group, please contact the Leisure Services Department, Monday through Friday, from 8,30 a.m. to 5,00 p.m. at 724-7529. Pinole-Hercules Lioness Club. After being sponsored by the Pinole-Hercules Lions Club, this new Lioness Club has 16 charter members. It is the only Lioness Club in the western portion of Contra Costa County. Membership, at this time, is open to all women, not just those living in Pinole and Hercules. If you are interested in jOining, please contact Lioness Sandra Wasko at 799-4155. ~~~ -i . ~ S~~:f 'G= .~~ ~ .' ~. i ~~~~""jL?J, \\:y A "Sweet Shoppe" booth at the Hercules Cultural Fair was the first fund raising event for this new club. The proceeds from the sale of the home-made baked goods will be used to benefit the community. Other fund raising events, as well as work projects, are being planned now. S Tennis lessons for adults, teen and youth of all abilities will be held at Refugio Valley courts beginning August 17. Call 724-PLAY for specific times and dates. GROUPS TO JOIN t The Mothers' Support Group is looking for new members interested in trading ideas and sharing frustrations on parenting. Moms and kids meet at members' homes or in the parks on the first Monday and fourth Thursday of the month. Call Debbie Cook at 799,6164 for more information. CHANNEL 12·6 INFORMS Cable Channel 12-B displays announcements and information about Hercules community events and activities. If your Qrganization is planning an event of interest to the citizens of Hercules, Icall Shirley Dolphin at 724-2489 and she will include itin the programming. Please tune in to Channel 12-B for information about activities in your City. �GUARDIA~ TPANSr~ISSION SPECIAL ~470 CALIFORNIA ST. 2ND FL. S. 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Pinole, CA .n4-8463 (RAG-TIME) In the Park View Plaza • local--Lup i ne Road between Beechnut and Violet • morning programs for kids ages 2 and up • a comp l ete pre - school experience Kathy Fr ench 799 - 3620 ATTENTION HERCULEANS Do you own or operate a business from your home or in the local area? Perhaps ·you give music lessons, tutor children or operate a shop or restaurant. People always like to do business with someone they know. Let your neighbors know about you with an ad in the Herculean. Call Ginger at 724-CITY FUN TIIVlE LEARNING CENTER Fun Time Learning Center was established in January 1980 and is licensed by t~e State of California. The school is open to all children between 2i and 5 years of age. Our program · include: Arts & Crafts Music & Creative Movement Cooking Learning Groups Indoor (Outdoor) Play Perceptual Motor Skills Story Ti!ile Field Trips We are now taking registration for the Fall(1983-84 school year). Call Helen Leong at 799-4842 for more information. Part time job openingl Assistant Teacher Interested persons please call Helen Leong at 799-4842. MUSIC TEACHER OFFERS PIANO LESSONS In Her Home. Beginners & Advanced $7.00 for % hour lessons Openings for 6 students on Tuesdays & Thursdays Call NADA 799·0792 �IT ALL BEGINS RIGHT HERE! For the fastest, most courteous and professional service possible for your Hercules real estate needs, call your professional! Free no cost or obligation market analysis and property evaluation! in Hercules by t§'unstream Homes Presenting a brand new town home community in a delightful garden setting. These 2 bedroom homes, available in 3 different floorplans, will feature a fireplace, dramatic sloped ceilings, fully fenced rear yard and concrete patio , automatic garage door opener, and much more! Excellent financing: FHA , VA and conventional. Priced in the low, low $IOO,OOO's. Just Call! Casey Gray CALL NOW FOR MORE INFORMATION . 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TO PLACE YOUR AD IN THE JEAN WEBB 724·3566 HERCULEAN 115 Crane Court Call Ginger Amantite at 724-CITY � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/db6566473c3a3df3ecf8fbe3c3aa07a0.pdf 7412d135ce9f2f75c37a92ab38d544db PDF Text Text TJEIJE JEIJEJRCUILJEAN NEWSLETTER OF THE CITY OF HERCULES P. O. BOX 156 HERCULES, CAL.IFORNIA 94547 PHONE: 724-CITY (2489) Ci.ty Council Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Councilrnembers John Cadigan Rus s Perkins Charles Collins Lynn Judnich Gorgonio M. Solidum Mayor's Message Citizens in Hercules have approached me with 'an excellent idea to improve the appearance of our Ci ty. An Arbor Day has been proposed and plans are being formulated for next Spring. I urge you to come forward to help plan and later plant trees, shrubs and flowers in Ci ty open spaces and medians. Due to a limited City budget, we are seeking donations to purchase plants and trees. If you are interest,ed in the project, fill out the interest form in the "Donations Wanted" article of this newsletter or call Cliff Marchetti at 724-7529. The City Council is also studying methods to encourage homeowners to landscape thei r front yards and other ways the Ci ty can improve the open space. More on this later. On the November ballot you will be asked to vote on Proposition 36, the Jarvis tax initiative. This proposition may have a great impact on local government and the individual. I urge you to stUdy this complex issue carefully and to vote in November. Mayor John Cadigan Day Care Providers The Hercules Child Care Committee can provide services to YOU! These nocost services include: 1. 2. 3. Referrals to your home day care. Information on upcominq pre-school events. Help with questions or problems concerning in-home day care. The Committee is currently updating its list of day care providers. If you have never been on our list before, this is a good time to let us include you. Licensed or unlicensed providers feel free to contact the Child Care Committee and let us help you provide this most important service to our community. Call Bunnie Hale at 724-1710 or 7993424. 1984 FALL/WINTER Community Services Commission The newly-formed Communi ty Services Commission held its first meeting on June 20, 1984. Commission members were selected by the Ci ty Council from among several applicants who responded to the Council's call for volunteers to serve. Members include Fred wachowicz, Chairman, Jim Morris, Vice-chairman, Suzanne Lingenfelter, Sylvia Paulk, David Ritchie, Mary Schmidt, and Ted Villa corte. The Commission makes recommendations to the Council. Its initial tasks are to: 1. Develop plans and recommendations for parks, playgrounds, recreational facili ties and use of communi ty buildings and advise the City Council in this rega rd. 2. Work with the Parks and Recreation Department on the development and evaluation of recreation programs. 3. Render assistance and , support in the initiaion and operation of recreation service groups and programs such as Little League, Cultural Fair, Garden Clubs and others. 4. Develop priorities for recreation services expenditures in the City's capital improvement program. 5. Review and comment on the annual operating and capital improvement budgets for the Parks and Recreation Department. 6. Identify and evaluate community human service needs such as child care and youth summer employment. 7. Review and make recommendations with respect to fees for the use of parks, playgrounds, recreational facilities and community buildings. 8. Perform such other duties relating to Parks and Recreation activities and community human service needs as may be directed by the Ci ty Council. Current projects include development of Foxboro Park, Woodfield park improvements, facility reservation fees, recommendations for Community Access TV (Channel l2B), and a review of Little League rules and regulations. �Chief's Corner' School is back in session and the 'traffic problems around the schools have increased. We have had additional traffic enforcement around the schools the ~irst few weeks of the opening ~ess10!l' We ask that you do your part 1n trY1ng to alleviate any problems by abiding by traffic rules around the school and to strictly observe the speed limit. REMINDER - The speed limit during school hours (8:00 a.m. to 2:30) in school zones is 15 miles per hour. Our vehicle abatement program is in full swing. We are targeting abandoned vehicles throughout the City on and off the street. If you want to report an abandoned vehicle, please call the department at 724-2677. Services available at the police Department are: child fingerprinting at no charge; fingerprinting for residents at a minimum charge; ride-along program for residents. If you would 1 ike to ride along with an officer and observe how your police department operates, call us to set up a ride. Young people are also encouraged to get to know us. The department has an active Police Explorer program. We are seeking young people in the community that are interested in a career in law enforcement. Explorers assist the department in many tasks and gain a working knowledge of law enforcement work. We are interested in male or female candidates between the ages of 16 and 20. If you are inte .r ested, please . contact Officer Clarine at 724-2677. Selective traffic enforcement is also a major program in the department. We target drunk drivers, and we also select specific areas in the City for increased enforcement. Be aware of the speed limits and if you are going to drink, don't drive. The Police Department is sponsoring the Block Parent Program. If you are interested, please call us at the Department for more details. Commuter's Alert Are you aware that there is a Park & Ride facility in Hercules where you Good Neighbor Award Michael Patterson of 166 Goldenrod receives this issue's Hercules Good Neighbor Award for his efforts to assist his neighbors, the Ruiz family, last Winter during the unusually heavy storms. During one such storm, gusty winds lifted the Ruiz' tool shed off the ground, blowing i t over by a fence. Michael came to the aid of Mis. Ruiz, helping her to hold down the shed while she called the Fire Department. Had Michael not been there to help, the shed, located on the top of a hill, could have beep broken into pieces by the wind and blown down onto the neighboring houses below. Michael also moved the contents of the shed to the garage during that heavy rain. Michael was nominated for the Good Neighbor Award by Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Ruiz, also of Goldenrod Drive, who said that he also helps by watching their home and gathering newspapers when they are away on vacation. The ~~ would like to thank Michael for helping his neighbors in thei r time of need and bestow upon him the Good Neighbor Award. If you know of someone who deserves recognition for going upove and beyond in behalf of his/her neighbors and friends, call Ellen at 724-2489 to nominate that person for the Good Neighbor Award. Foxboro Park ~r~ Plans have now been approved for the construction of Foxboro Park near the intersection of Canterbury and Newberry Streets. For the athletically inclined there will be tennis and basketball courts, a grassy field and a walking/running path. Families can enjoy the group picnic area, barbecue pits and tot lot. A gazebo and community building are also planned for the 3.2 acre park, scheduled to open in late 1985. Community Calendar may park your car, catch your ride and commute to your place of business? The Park & Ride is located on San Pablo Avenue at the WestCat/AC Transit bus stop area. OCTOBER 20 - Flea Market at Ohlone Community Center tield. Bring your trash and treasures or come to browse and buy. Call Cliff at 724-7529 to reserve a space. Some commuters are using neighborhoods as their Park & Ride location. This results in limited parking for those people who live in the area. Those residents w ill appreciate you using the Park & Ride facility. For more information on the location of the Park & Ride, please call the City of Hercules at 724-2489. NOVEMBER 3 & 4. Victorian Faire at Historic Hercules Clubhouse. Handmade gift items, good food and dr ink. Shop for the holidays at our fifth annual cel'ebration. Check our FALL ACTIVITIES BROCHURE for special events and dates which will include Halloween and Christmas activi ties. �ree side Shopping Center Sycamore Place Update Sycamore Place, the first shopping center in Hercules, has officially opened its doors and offers a wide variety of services. The 1Lerculean urges you to patronize these businesses. ~ UAn.K .Q1lQ Katrina .z.ll1!!~n. A husband and wife team of optometrists offers a broad background in the field of eye care services. The Zismans are Hercules residents. 799-7380 D~ ~Qn ~QL~~~~l. A dentist specializing in children's dentistry has moved his practice to Hercules from Alameda County to serve the residents of our area. Sycamore Place Family Dentistry, 799-3100. ~ln~ ~Q~~~. A travel agency owned by Hercules resident Angelina Arevalo specializes in Reno tours. 7994249. Oriental ~ Center. Filipino and Asian food is offered for sale. Elisa Frias and Teresida Dimaano of Hercules are the owners. 799-4644. Valley ~ ~1!! Parlor ~ ~. Sandwiches made to order and gelato primo Italian ice cream are specialties. Elisa Frias and Teresida Dimaano are the owners. 799-4644. Galaxy H~. A gift shop which offers items ranging from childrens' toys to women's clothes is owned by Hercules resident Grace Festejo. 7999454. Sunflower Bakery. Cakes and bakery goods made to order and Asian bakery goods are offered by Hercules residents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Montoya. 799-1234. .B~.Q.u.t~ .M~~.t~LR .B~~.u.t~ .s~.bQQ~ . Classes in hair and nail care leading to a beautician's license are now being offered. Karen Jiminez is owner. 7990100. ~Q .s~. Sales and rentals of video movies and VCR rentals are offered by owners Aurora Avila and Michael Hennessey. 799-6335. A group of physicians connected with Doctors Hospital in Pinole will have full-time staff in front offices of the building in the near future. Also, Planera Investors, owners of the Sycamore Place complex, will have ten executive offices completed and available for occupancy soon. Call Bill Henretty at 935-2440 for information. The first stores at Creekside are open for business by now. They include Round Table Pizza, Loards Ice Cream and Burgers, the Tennis Rack, a flower and gift shop, and GalVin Appliances. In addi tion, leases have been signed for a family doctor, a dentist/orthodontist, a travel agency, a dry cleaners, a video rental shop and a men's and women's bea uty shop. The long-awai ted market opened it doors 9:00 a.m. September 16. the Thrifty Store is in Lucky's superfor business at Construction of progress. Negotiations continue with tenents for the remaining spaces, which should be occupied by the end of the year and may include a post office. ··i :: Round Table Round Table Pizza in the Creekside Shopping Center now offers the community a new combina tion: pizza and video taping. Restaurant patrons can now savor the taste treats of the last honest pizza while watching themselves star on big screen television. The video taping service is free of charge for group events. Patrons are only expected to watch the replay of their event and to enjoy the Round Table menu. The Round Table has successfully video taped and shown softball games, basketball, soccer, gymnastics and martial arts; in addition to childrens' and adult plays, dance performances and service tapes for small businesses. Video tape copies (on VHS format) are available for purchase. The Round Table Video Taping Service also offers the Children's Tour and the Royal Birthday Party. For more information please contact Robert Godfrey at 799-1966. * Streets of Hercules . The Public Works Department is now reviewing all City-owned streets for restriping. The markings will include stop bars, yellow and white road dividers, pedestrian crosswalks, and curb markings~ The painting w ill take place throughout the City and is scheduled to start sometime in September or October. Also, potholes throughout the City will be repaired. While work is being done, traffic will be delayed and re- routed. , Also, during September and October, tree trimming will be done on San Pablo Avenue and Refugio Valley Road in an effort to minimize tree problems resulting from winter storms. So be on the lookout, high and low, for maintenance work being done throughout the City. �Volunteers Needed Chamber of Commerce Channell2B On The Move The Hercules Parks and Recreation Department is seeking volunteers to join our Channel 12B T.V. Committee. We will be starting our own television station with real programs this winter and need interested individuals who will become actively involved in the start-up operation and on-going programming. We n~ed your help in production, program, po11CY development and review. Call Cliff at 724-7529 for further details. The new Hercules Chamber of Commerce is actively seeking members. The Chamber is organized to help promote business in Hercules and to promote the City as a fine place to live and work. Membership is open to everyone interested in this effort. Volunteers are needed to get the Chamber started. A few hours a day to answer phone inquiries and give information is all that is required. If you are interested in helping or joining the Hercules Chamber of Commerce, please call Pat Perkins at 799-0300. Donations Wanted As a new community, the City cannot provide all the needed services, events and items that are truly needed in a developed city. You now have the opportunity to make a lasting contribution that will express your commitment and benefit both you and your neighbors. The strength of our community, and especially a new and growing one, is residents becoming involved. Donations provide for direct expression of public support, pride and spirit. As a donor, you can .help provide a program, item or service that will enhance our community and show how you had a part in helping create a better environment for future generations. To initiate this process, donations are being sought for three programs. They are the Clubhouse restoration, the Summer concert series and special communi ty landscaping. In conjunction with Mayor Cadigan's call to improve the appearance of Hercules, a number of citizens have expressed interest in an ARBOR DAY for community landscaping where donated trees, shrubs and groundcover can be planted in specific areas of the City. Citiz~ns are urged to donate money to buy trees and shrubs that will be planted in open space where there currently is no planting, on medians, in school yards and in vacant areas. The landscaping on City land would be maintained by the City. Trees and shrubs could be donated in the memory of loved ones, to celebrate the birth of a child or a special birthday. Adria Schwartz and other communi ty volunteers will organize the Arbor Day for this Fall if enough interest is generated. This could become an annual event with one section of the City planted each year. NAME The CLUBHOUSE project is spearheaded by the dedicated members of HHARP, the Hercules Historic Area Restoration and Preservation Committee. They are now concentrating on the restoration of the bar room but much more needs to be done. The Grand Ballroom, the library, kitchen a.nd meeting rooms all need to be renovated. Volunteers can do much of the work, but materials are expensive and some things, such as the roof, need to be done by professionals. The estimated cost of restoration is over $200,000. The Council has allocated $100,000 and $22,000 in grant money has been received. You may not feel that a $5, $10, $25 or $50 or other rela tively small donation can make a difference, but tha t is not true. If enough people each contribute money, time or materials, the cost of the restoration can be cut substantially. Your donation can purchase anything from sandpaper to redwood paneling to bar stools and make the Clubhouse grand opening .a reality. The SUMMER CONCERT SERIES in Refugio Park is only a memory now, but it will occur again next year with your help. This year pop music and 50's and 60's rock and roll sounds reverberated in the hills as families enjoyed a summer evening in the park. The series cost $200 per concert. It can be expanded and continued with your donation. Donations will be acknowledged in future issues of the Herculean and they are tax deductible. HERCULEAN DONATIONS ADDRESS. _______________________ PHONE.____________ c- I WISH TO DONATE TOWARD THE FOLLOWING PROJECT(S): CLUBHOUSE RESTORATION $ SUMMER CONCERTS $________ LANDSCAPING $____ I would like my gift acknowledged in a Herculean Yes Make checks payable to City of Hercules and mail to Hercules City Hall, . 555 Railroad Avenue, Hercules, 94547. WILLING TO HELP _____ No �\{ Pacific Refinery \? ~.. Bio- Rad site School Park "- ...... ~ .".~-9C'" / ...... /' ~.r ...... ~/ / ",-~ '- ~ Hanna Ranch site (future development) ...... " , ... ....... �.c.I.l'I OFFICES USEFUL NUMBERS FOR HERCULEANS EMERGENCY SERVICEs General Emergency Assistan ce': 911 (for all emergencies) Hercules Police Department Business 724-2677 - vacation watch ,- fingerpri n ting Dispatch 724- 8950 (non-emergency reporting after ,hours) Rodeo Fire District (busi ness) - to report a fire o r any emergency 799-4561 911 Poison Control Children's Ho s pital 547-2928 Oakland - information on what to do if chil d o r adult may have been expo sed t o a poison . - informati on o n plant s , medicines, household products, etc. San Francisco Poison Control Center 666-2845 - inf o rmation o n what t o d9' if expose d to a po i son. - also has inf o r mati on on environmental spills, etc . Animal Contr ol 235-7666 (Co ntra Cos ta County) - pi c k up of stray or owne d animals, dead or alive . patrol f o r nuisance animal s . - quarantine owned and stra y biting animals suspected of having rabies, etc. - pi c k up of injured animals. - ew.ergency calls on sick o r injured wildlife. - l oose li vestock. City Clerk 724-2489 - voter registration information - matters relating to City Council meetings and a c tions. - general information Parks & Recreation 724-7529 - information on classes. - parks and tennis court reservations. - City-sponsored c ommunity events. Tiny Tots Program 724-1710 Ohlone CommunitY , Center 724-4910 Finance Department - business li cen s es - personnel - budget inf ormation 724-2489 Public Works Department 7 24-1145 - buildLng co de i nformation . - building pe rmits - c omplaints re garding regular maintenan ce of City facilities (sewer s , s prinklers, et c .) - s treet re pair s - zo ning inf o rmati o n - To report a street light outage in Hercules (if possible, please have a pole number and location handy) 233-4360 Garbage: Richmond ' Sanitary Services 236-1223 Water: East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) - billing - emergencies Other i nformation - water conservation materials - assistan c e for specific problems (locate leaks, etc. ) 232-5051 891-0615 Telephone: Pacific Bell Residential Service - new service and orders 644-7600 - bill i ng 231-4000 Business Servi ce new service and orders 545-7355 - billing 545-8900 - special service information (DATA, WATS, etc.) 594-5111 - Yellow Page Advertising: Customer Service ( 800) 882-1079 Repair Service (all) 611 (The above Pacafic Bell nlimbers are all toll free.) Chamber of Commerce 799-4666 Cable TV: Bay Cablevision 799-0111 Public Transportation: West CAT 724-7433 Q.TI!.U SERVICES Utilities: P.G.&E . General Inforw. ation 232-7363 ga s and ele c tric services (residential, c ommercial a g ricultural) - billing inquiries - speaker ser v ices - gas pilot relighting - s pecial elderly and l owin come advis o r y serv ices Energy Co ns ervation - As sistan ce 233-7446 - Gas leak investi gati o n and locat io n of underg r o und ga s and e le c tric fac iliti es 7 99-4422 1 2 'l You may want to keep this pa g e handy for useful reference. herc/ nos.ez 3 � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/5d6a12fa717a590f6a2561a98e1c6543.pdf bd65180ae11b8afd5507ea8305b22abb PDF Text Text THJE JEIIERCUlLJEAN NEWSLETTER OF THE CITY OF HERCULES P. O. BOX 156 HERCULES, CALIFORNIA 94547 PHONE: 724-CITY (2489) Lynn Judnich, Mayor John Cadigan, Mayor Pro Tern Charles Collins, Councilrnernber Russ Perkins, Councilrnernbe r Gorgonio Solidum, Councilrnernber Spring 1984 l'lAYOR'S NESSAGE vI e are all fortunate to be living in a city which is still in the process of being created. Several projects now being built were approved months, and in some cases, years ago. _ Those areas in the Ci ty I'."hich a re not yet developed have proposed plans which are in vario~s stages o£ being approved. This is where you can participate in the creation of your city. The Planning Com mission hol d s meetings an d hearings on proposed developments bef.ore these same projects come before the City Council. Your attendance an d in.put at both Commission and Council meetings will help the Commissioners and Council members as they decide what is best for the community. Along with the development of land comes the impacts which that development w ill have on the City. Some of these impacts are associated with services which the City already provides such as police protection, ~lastewater treatment, road maintenance and parks. There are additional impacts which touch our daily lives but over which the City does not have total control. Some of these are: 1) ~ublic transportation; 2) schools; and 3) travel on Highway 4 and the I-80 free\~ay • In order to plan effectively to reduce the impacts on present and future residents, Councilmembers are participating on boards, commi ttees and subcommittees of the Council. This participation gives us more control than we have had in the past in planning ways to prevent. future problems. Participation on the WestCAT Board, the School Facilities subcommittee and the Highway 4 Task Force has already shown results in improving the quality of life for Hercules. I n . add i t ion, i n for mat ion i s constantly sought from other cities, the County and even the State on matters which do not now affect our city but will be potential areas of concern when the City is built out. In the creation of a city, we have a chance to do things right by learning from others' mistakes. There are committees on which residents of Hercules can serve to give input to the City on matters which also impact our daily lives. At present there are: the Child Care Committee and the Communi ty Services Commission. These groups meet regularl y and welcome input from intereste d residents. Other committees will be created as the need for them arises. As you can see, there are several ways to provide input on what is happening in the City of Hercules, your city. The Council, City staff and I thank those who have and are participating in this process. We invite everyone to participate in the future. On April 17 the Council will have its annual reorganization. At that time, the Council will select from among its five members, people to serve as Mayor and Mayor Pro Tern for one year. It has been a pleasure serving the Ci ty as ~layor this past year. A great many worthwhile projects benefitting the entire community have either been proposed, planned 0 r implemented during the year. My work has been made much easier by fellow members of the Council, the City staff and you the residents of the Dynamic City of Hercules. Lynn Judnich A NE W LOOK This is the first issue of the combined Herculean and Parks and Recreation Department brochure. This publication will be mailed to residents in March, June and September. A separate December Herculean will be published. The cost of the combined publication is considerably less than producing two separate issues. We felt the information we wanted to convey could be attractively presented and still save us money. We hope you like our new look! �PLANN ING COmUSSIO N Add it io nall y, t h e P u b lic He a rin gs f or the pr e zo n in g and Pl a nn e d Unit Dev e l op me n t o f t he Ha nn a Ranch re cent l y a ppea red befo re the Pl an n i n g Commi ss ion. Th i s a nne xa tion c on sis t s o f p r op erty at the eas t ern e nd of Re fu gio Va lle y . The Comm ission e rs consi d ere d the l ot s ize s , custo m h o me lots , pa r ks an d h o u si ng den s ity. Their rec om me n da tions ar e t h e n pr es ented to the City Council for their finaliz a tion an d a p p rov al. Environmental Im pact Reports (EIRs), an d Site I mp rovements con s istin g of streets, sew e rs, utilitie s , lot l ay out s an d traffic flow are also subject to Planning Commission revie w. Front (L. to R.) Norman Schwartz, Ann Earnest, Frank Tetzschner; Back (L. to R.) Al Bellez, Bennett Tom. Planning Commission meetings ar e held on the 1st and 3rd Mon d ay of each month at th e Ohlone Community Ce nter, 190 Turquoise Drive. The pu b lic is encoura g ed to at t end a n d participat e . Commission members are: Ann Earnest, Chairperson (799-0578); Nor man Sch wa rt z , Vice Chair (799-6681); Al Bellez (7991807); Frank Tetzschner (799-1950) an d Bennett To m (799-5649). The Commissioners encoure.ge you to be aware of the meeting a gen das and welcome your com ments and ideas. HERCULES FIRE STATION NEARS COMPLETION The Planning Commission is a legal body appointed by the City Council to review, recommend and in some cases take final action on development plans in the City. Although final actions taken by the Commission are not generally appealed, the right to do so is possible. For example, all requests for permits, variances and design review appear before the Commission. An example of a variance would be as follows: If y ou want to put an addition onto your house which will encroach into the setbacks required by the City, you present your case before the Planning Commissioners who decide if they will allow you to build, Le., grant y ou a variance. If you are not satisfied with the decision, you may appeal to the Ci ty Council. Design Review is an example of a function of the Planning Commission which is not normally appealed to the City Council. Developers appear before the Commission to present proposed development plans, both commercial and residential. The Commission takes into consideration the type of roofing, siding and colors they plan to use on their proj e c t s. Re c e n t 1 y S tan dar d B u i 1 d e r s appeared before the Commission with a presentation on their new models to be built. Also, Turquoise Associates has presented plans to construct a new restaurant/office complex. This review included a requirement to landscape and maintain open space adjacent to the site. Design Review applications may be appealed to the City Council. The long-awaited Hercules fire station is nearly completed and should be in operation by April 1. There will be two firefighters on duty 24 hours a day, with two fire trucks less than five minutes from any portion of the City. Presently, it takes up to thi rteen minutes for f ire engines to reach some parts of Hercules from Rodeo Fire District's Third Street station in Rodeo and nearly as long from the Pinole fire station. There will be six firefighters assigned to the new station. They are Scott Bramford, Orlando Conti, Larry Moniz, John Houseman, Yves Tanguay and Phil Baker. The firefighters will respond to medical emergencies with two of the three shifts now staffed with certified Emergency Medical Technicians. Both men on the third shift are currently enrolled in an EMT course and should be graduated shortly after the fire station is completed. The fire truck is completely outfitted for administering first aid. Additionally, the Hercules fire truck is especially designed for the topography of the Ci ty. It has an automatic transmission to enable dr ivers to more easily maneuver the hills in the City and contains several other features that were designed specifically for Hercules '. 2 �CITY'S FINANCE DEPARTI1ENT REORGANIZED Along with the rapid growth of our city comes increased demands on City Hall departments. Such was the case in the Finance Department. l'lhen the parttime Finance Director, Lee Girl, decided to retire, the Council determined that it was time to recruit a full time department head with increased responsibilities. After an extensive search, Bill Lindsay vias hired as Finance Director/Assistant to the City Manager. The reorganization of this department has resulted in the abilit y to accomplish projects such as new financing methods for a new police communications system. The City is now in a positio n to serve its c itizens in a more ef f icie n t manner as growth takes place an d t h e various projects beco me more e xte n sive. Tamaryn Quan Additionally, a parttime account clerk, Tamaryn Quan, has been hired to help lighten the work load in this busy office. Tamaryn is a resident of Rodeo and has e xp erience as an account clerk with a manufacturing firm. Originally from Sa n Francisco, Tamaryn has two child ren and teaches meditation in her spare ti me. Accounting Supervisor, Joan Woods, co n ti n ues in this capacity. A five-year e mplo y ee of the Ci ty, Joan cur rently ho l d s the record as the longest employ ed me mber of the City 9all staff. DECALS Bill Lindsay Bill comes to the City of Hercules with experience as a consultant for a large accounting firm and a degree from Yale University. His wife, Negan, is an attorney and they reside in Walnut Creek. As Finance Director, Bill is responsible for accounting and budgeting duties, as well as the issuance of city business licenses. In his capacity as Assistant to the Ci ty Manager, Bill is assigned other projects such as development of personnel rules, analysis of procedures, assisting in the formation of special districts and implementation of the new computer system. Have you noticed those classy decals on your neighbor's car with the "Hercules, the Dynamic City" logo? You wanted one but didn't know where to find them? The decals were developed and printed by the Hercules Economic Development Association (HEDA). They are available ~ at City Hall. The decals are part of an image building campaign developed by HEDA. If you have ever told someone you live in Hercules and had them ask "Where's Hercules?", you understand the problem. We have a great deal to be proud of in our ci ty -- we need to let others know who we are and where we are. Drop into City Hall, 555 Railroad Avenue, for decals and put them proudly on your cars. Let the world know about Hercules, the Dynamic City! 3 �The H~§~ ~Qn~~£ ~Q§~£ XQg~D Bocg~~ League offers YQungsters, ages 5-13, in Richmond, San Pablo, El Sobrante, Pinole, Hercules, Rodeo and Crockett the opportuni ty to learn and play soccer. The under 8 division played at Woodfield Park in Hercules this past season; remember the blue and white uniforms? MAYOR TO VISIT JAPAN At the invitation of Tsushima Mayor Igeta, Mayor Lynn JUdnich and her husband, Tony, will be visitors to our Sister City, Tsushima, Japan, from March 18 to the 22nd. They w ill be gr eeted in Tokyo by Tsushima City staff members Mikio Ogawa and Takeshi Yano who will give them a tour of Tokyo prior to travelling with them to Tsushima. During their trip to Tsushima, they will meet City officials and citizens including members of the Lions and Lioness clubs. They plan to visit schools and parks in the City and learn more about the people of Tsushima. Mayor Judnich will present a number of gifts. The gift f rom the Ci ty of Hercules to the ,Ci ty of Tsushima is a brass City seal plaque imbedded in oak. The seal is like those on the signs in our Ci ty parks. The oak symbol izes the oak trees present on the City seal and found on the hillsides of Hercules. The travel expenses, gifts and other portions of the trip will be entirely at the expense of the JUdnichs. HAPPENINGS IN HERCULES The Hercules Sister ~ Association has elected officers for 1984. They are Bennett Tom, Chairman; Barry Toms, ViceChairman; Pat Perkins, Treasurer; and Phyllis Tom, Historian. Early 1984 will be highlighted by a trip to Tsushima. Mayor Lynn JUdnich and her husband Tony will visit Tsushima in March at the invitation of Tsushima Mayor Igeta. The Sister City Association plans quarterly special events such as the potluck and armchair traveller's night that took place March 3. The Association is also planning a 1985 group tour to the Tenno Festival in Tsushima and the World Exposi'tion in Japan. Tsushima visitors will be welcomed in Hercules this year and will stay in citizen's homes. If you are interested in the activities of the Hercules Sister City Association, cal~ Bennett Tom at 799-5649 or Pat Perkins at 799-1264. The WCCYSL is run by parents who serve on the Board of Directors and as commi ttee members, coaches and team coordinators. The 1984 Hercules residents on the Board are Board Chairman, David Hataye, Bruce Munson, Alex Para,; Ron and Madelyn Peters, Richard Fukatsu and Kathy French. Other Board members are Bev Wanlin and Rolf Schuette of ' Pinole, Glen Stieper and Mark Walker of Richmond, Darlene Yuen and Debi Grushus of San Pablo,; John Davies of El Sobr a nte and Ronnie Wimberly of El Cerrito. The 1983 season, in which 500 players participated, has just ended, and the 1984 season is now being planned. Registration will take place in the Spring, teams will be formed midsummer, practice will begin in August, and the season w ill open in September with play continuing through November. For more information about the league, please call David Hataye at 799-2515. If you would like to have your name on the registration mailing list, please call Kathy French at 799-3620. The Pinole-Hercules Lioness ~ is a community service club. It is presently 19 members strong. t<!embers come from the communities of Pinole, Hercules, Rodeo, San Pablo, Richmond, El Cerri to and El Sobrante. Supporting services for the blind and the deaf and hard-of-hearing are among the activities in which this club participates. In addition, since the club was formed in January 1983, much work has been done to bring alcohol and drug abuse awareness, prevention and treatment to residents of the West County area as well as those in a major portion of the Bay Area. Lioness Sandie Wasko, the Club's president (and an emergency room nurse at Brookside Hospi tal) and her husband Les (Pinole-Hercules Lion President and Captain in the Hercules Police Department) have made many visits to other Lion and Lioness clubs in addition to other groups to educate them on this most important and timely subject. The Lioness Club is open to membership for women in the West County area. Meetings of the Club are held on the second and fourth Thursday o f each month at the Broiler Fish House in San Pablo starting at 7:00 p.m. For further information about the Club and its future activities, contact Sandie Wasko at 7994155. 4 �RECREATION SITES COmlITTEE REPORTS The Recreation Sites Committee, created by Council in 1981 to make recommendations to Council regarding recreation facilities, recently gave its final report to the Council. Committee members had surveyed the community and based its recommendations on its findings. The Committee proposed that a site or si tes be developed to accommodate adul t softball, soccer and footbalL , They strongly supported the restoration of the Clubhouse as a community building and urged it contain space for youth activities. Other recommendations include improvements and continued develop- , ment of a trail system in Hercules and the creation of a community garden group to work towards City beautification. The need for tot lot facilities in Refugio Park and elsewhere were stressed. 8. Related duties assigned by Council. Commissioners will be appointed for two year terms. Meetings will be held on the second Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Ohlone Community Building. Hercules citizens interested in the Commission should call City Hall at 7242489 for an application. Applications are due by April 13. Candidates will be interviewed by Councilmembers in late April. The active members of the Recreation Sites Committee are Carlene Berchulski, Al Graichen, Charles McIntyre, Ed Quinteros, Mary Schmidt and Fred l-lachowi6z. The Committee members suggested to Council that a permanent commission be developed to provide ongoing advice to Council on parks and recreation issues. The Council agreed with the suggestion and created the Community Services Commission. See the article below for details. COHNUNITY SERVICES CONI-IISSION FOR1-1ED The City Council has created a seven-member Community Services Commission. The Commission w ill have the following duties: 1. Advise the Council and develop plans and recommendations for parks, playgrounds, recreation facilities and use of buildings. 2. Work with the Parks and Recreation Department on the development and evaluation of programs. 3. Assist and support groups and projects such as the Cultural Fair, Little League and Garden Club. The Boy ~~QY~ ~~Q~~ in our city have been active in the last few months. Troop 63 meets with Scoutmaster Charles Chapman at 208 Cardinal Way. The six scouts with the troop have gone on overnight trips and plan to participate in an area-wide Camporee. They have earned money for their projects by distributing the Herculean and flyers for businesses. They are looking for mere members. Interested boys can call Scoutmaster Chapman at 799 - 6046. They are also searching for an' Assistant Scoutmaster who would work with the scouts on activities including overnight trips. Scouts from Troop 115 led by Scoutmaster Don Gagnon recently participated in Scouts in Government Day. Two Scouts toured City offices, rode in a police car and made the rounds with Public Works staff. Call Scoutmaster Gagnon at 7582709 for more information about this troop. 4. Recommend priorities for parks and recreation expenditures in the City's Capital Improvement budget. 5. Rev iew and comment on the annual Operating and Capital Improvement budgets for the Park and Recreation Department. 6. Identify and evaluate community human service needs such as child care and youth summer employment. 7. Review and make recommendations on fees for use of parks, playgrounds, recreational facilities and community buildings. ' 5 �SHOPPING IN HERCULES CHIEF'S CORNER The ,Hercules Pol ice Department will be start1ng an BQBngQngg ygbi£lg abateIDent n~Qg~BID in the near future.--This program will be targeting vehicles, boats and motorcycles that are located on :esidential property and appear to be 1noperable. The program will start by a letter to the homeowner or current resident, notifying them that there is a vehicl~ on the property that needs to be removed. If the problem is not rectified ~ithin a re~sonable time, the police aepartment w1ll tow it and a fee will be charged to do so. There are provisions in the ordinance to request a hearing before the vehicle is r~moved. If you ~ave que~tions regarding the program, or 1f you w 1sh to report a problem, you may contact Officer Larry Clarine at 7242677. The Police Department is accepting applications for the law enforcement Explorer Program. If you are between the ages of 16 and 20 and interested in a career in law enforcement, please contact Officer Larry Clarine for details on the program. The ~xplorer Program is being sponsored by donations from Richmo n d Sanitary , Bio-Rad Laboratories, the Mechanics Bank and Centex Homes. We wish to thank them for their generous donations to our program. The Police Department is also ta k ing applications for our Reserve Program. If you are interested in serving the community as a Reserve Police Officer, please contact Officer Bill Goswi~k or Sergeant Bill Spencer. In mid-'~larch Hercules' first shopping center w ill open its doors. Sycamore Place, located just east of the freeway, will have a variety of shops, many owned and operated by Hercules residents. A husband-wife optometrist team from Hercules will operate Zisman Optometry. Grace Festejo will offer gift items ~t her boutique: Aurora Avilo will rent movies and provide other video services at the Video Scene: Caroline's Deli will offer sandwiches and ice cream: Sunflower Bakery will cater to pastry lovers. Beauty Masters, a hairdressing school, Aravalo Travel Agency and an Asian food store w ill also be open to serve the public. Dr. Corselli will provide preventive dental services and help for those who have succumbed to their sweet tooth. In late Spring or early Summer, Creekside Shopping Center will open. Lucky's grocery store will be flanked by smaller retail shops. Round Table pizza, an ice cream store, a dry cleaners, a video store, a beauty shop and a dentist are all definite tenants. Capital Federal Savings & Loan will be housed in a separate building. Other leases are pending and expected to close soon. We urge Hercules residents to patronize these shops. Not only will they be convenient to home, but some of the sales tax they collect will actually c om e back to the City to be used for programs. are experiencing some t~af1ic primarily at Hercules School during pick-up times. There are a lot of double-parked vehicles and trafficrelated problems especially during inclement weather . There will be street enforcement at the school. Please heed this notice. We n~QQlgID~ CITY ELECTION CANCELLED The April 10 City Council election has been cancelled because only the three incumbents whose seats were at stake filed candidacy papers by the February 2 deadline. In accordance with State law, Council has appointed the three, Charles Collins, Russ Perkins, and Gorgonio "Gony" Solidum to the offices. Their new four-year terms will begin on April 17 and they will serve exactly as if they had been elected. The City is due to save approximately $5,000 by not holding the election. JOGGERS, ATTENTION! It was recently brought to the of City officials that joggers are uS1ng t,he street area on Refugio Va~le:( Road 1nstead of the jogging path. Th1S 1S creating a dangerous situation for both joggers and motorists. A word of cabtion to Joggers -- use the path for you~ running, not the street. You may avo1d serious injury to yourself or someone else. attenti~n 6 �TRY VANPOOLING ~861·POOl If you're ready to give ridesharing a try, RIDES' representatives are ready to help you out. We'll let you know how you can get into a carpool or vanpool or start ~ne of your own. RIDES will provide you ":l~h a computerized matchlist co~ta1n1ng names and phone numbers of ~e1ghbors or co-workers who are also 1nt~re~ted in sh~ring the ride. If yo~ re 1nterested 1n vanpooling, then we 11 tell you how to obtain a van, put together your van p ool group, and maintain a successful, smooth- running vanpool. For rideshare information call RIDES for Bay Area Commuters at 415/861-POOL. OR YOUR COMMUTE COORDINATOR RELIEF FOR COt-lI'lUTERS To anyone who drives to work in the Bay Area it's no mystery why the newspapers are full of articles about traffic congestion. It seems every corner of the Bay Area has its "infamous" route th~t ~e:ves as the brunt of local jokes ana 11m1tless frustration for those who must travel it everyday. In the last couple of years, Hercules and its surrounBing neighbors have experienced a dramatic increase in the amount of traff1c on Highway 80. In a recent report from the Development Association, there is good news and bad news First the good news: The future fo; development and growth in Hercules looks strong. Unfortunately there is a price to pay for economic health -- longer commutes due to added congestion from the expected growth. Solutions to the traffic problems faced by commuters in the North Bay corridor are constantly being proposed but they te!1d to take a long time to actually occur 1n the form of new or improved roads and transit as well as costing the taxpayers a significant amount of money. Commuters need answers to their commute problems no}t. RIDES for Bay Area Commutets offers an answer that's easy, cheap and efficient • . Carpooling and vanpooling. The concept is simple. When two or more people get together and share thi ride to work instead of each of them driving thei r own cars, there w ill be that many less cars on the road. Fewer cars means less congestion. Plus carpoolers and vanpoolers save money. Add one passenger to your car and you've cut your commute costs in half. Add two or three passengers a~d you reduce your expenses even further. The average carpooler or vanpooler saves between $500 and $1,000 a year. Our communities save, too. GOOD NEIGHBOR A~vARD . The He..rg.!!.l~.f!n .,ould like to recogn1ze Jay Tucker as a Good Neighbor. Jay has .~een 30min~ted by Councilmember Gony Sollaum Lor h1S work in the community . Jay is president of the Ohlone school PTA and has spent many hours \vorking for the ~chool. He has also assisted the youth 1n the community by helping the Little League with its facilities. His background as . a contractor has been invaluable in the restoration of the Clubhouse. He has spent countless hours poking around the building to determine how it was built so it can be restored properl y . He has guided the volunteers at work parties and done a great cieal of the work himself. VIe are glad to have concerned and committed people like Jay Tucker in our communi ty and are pleased to bestow upon him the Good Neighbor Award. All around Hercules are people who go out of their way to give a helping hand or perform a friendly deed. As in so many areas of 1 ife, the good deeds often go unrecognized. We invite you to tell us about people you know who should be r·ecognized. VI e will p'rint a story about them and bestow upon them the Good Neighbor Award. i To nomiriate someone for the award, contact City Hall at 724-2489 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. weekdays. 7 �HERCULES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION The Hercules Economic Development Association (HEDA) was formed to promote Hercules as an attractive place to live, ",ork and own a business. It was apparent that many people are completely unaware of the opportunities here -- or even that Hercules exists. HEDA has ini tiated a number of projects which will enhance the image of the Ci ty. The slogan "Hercules, the Dynamic Ci ty" ",as chosen because it seemed representative of Hercules and its opportunities. The decals with this slogan have been distributed to all Hercules households and are appearing on vehicles throughout the Ci ty. HEDA also paid for the directional signs which will soon appear at major intersections of the City. A four-color brochure was printed which '" ill be used by developers and businesses to attract more people to the City. . The City Council and staff have been active in HEDA because of its obvious benefits to the City as a whole. Councilmember Gony Solidum was appointed Council 1 iaison to HEDA. Ini tially the members of HEDA were developers. Now that commercial centers such as Creekside and Sycamore Place are opening here, the HEDA Board of Directors decided to change the organization into a Chamber of Commerce. The overall direction of HEDA will remain the promotion of Hercules and programs will be developed which will benefit all HEDA members. Businesses C.re encouraged to learn more about HEDA and join in the work of the organization. Any citizen interested in the work of HEDA is also invited to attend the monthly meetings held the first i'lednesday of the month at 3:00 p.m. Call City Hall for an agenda. CLUBHOUSE RESTORATION PARTY The historic Clubhouse in Old Hercules has been alive with the pounding of hammers and scratching of sandpaper. HHARP (Hercules Historic Area Restoration and Preservation) Committee volunteers have spent many hours working on the building. Their main focus now is the restoration o£ the bar area. Beneath numerous layers of paint they found a wonderful redwood bar and mirrored backbar. Redwood tongue and groove paneling graces the walls. The volunteers have worked diligently to restore the bar to its former glory. They plan a grand "reopening" on Saturday, May 5, when the bar is finished. Commemorative wine glasses w ill be sold to those imbibing and food . will be available to hungry revelers. The volunteers involved here represent community groups. Each volunteer hour donated by a member of a communi ty group is figured into a formula which w ill allow a certain amount of free use of the Clubhouse to the group once it is finished. The follow ing groups have donated hours as of the end of February: 165 hrs. 109 hrs. 80 hrs. Country Run Homeowners Assn. Assoc. of Filipino Americans Ohlone PTA Hercules Environmental Resources Committee Boy Scout Troop #63 Hercules Sister City Assn. Pinole-Hercules Lions Club Boy Scout Troop 115 Black American Cultural Assn. Pinole-Hercules Lioness Club Pinole-Hercules Little League HHARP Tiger Cub Scouts Pinole Historic Society 36 31 21 18 11 9 9 6 6 3 1 hrs. hrs. hrs. hrs. hrs. hrs. hrs. hrs. hrs. hrs. hr. 500 hrs. TOTAL Community groups are also sponsoring fundraising events to benefit the Clubhouse. The Country Run Homeowners Association sponsored a pasta feed on Narch 3 at the Ohlone Community Center that was a great success. Other groups also plan social events which will raise money for the Cl ubhouse. CHANNEL 12-B INFORMS Channel l2-B displays and information about Hercules community events and activities. If your organization is planning an event of interest to the ci tizens of Hercules, call Shirley Dolphin at 724-2489 and she will include it in the programming. You don't have to represent a community group before you are eligible to work on the Clubhouse. Everyone willing to lend a han d ( 0 r more correctly, elbow grease) is welcomed. Call City Hall at 724-2489 for work party dates and times. Cable announc~ments Please tune in to Channel l2-B ,f or;. information about activities in your City. ~vORDS OF WISDOM , "A government big enough to give us everything we want ",ould be big enough to take ~rom us. everyt;hing we have." President Gerald Ford Contributed by Councilman John Cadigan 8 � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/29eb300ddc13d1357dae695400148236.pdf baf51153a3c5c93d3f29bfc7b2f2674c PDF Text Text , TIl IIRCULI!R City of Hercules Newsletter, 555 Railroad Ave. 724-2489 I MAYOR'S MESSAGE It gives me great pleasure to serve as Mayor of the City of Hercules for the 198586 year. Of the many challenging opportunities facing Hercules, I plan to concentrate on the following areas: (1) Commercial, Office and Light Industrial Development Encouraging commercial, office and light industrial development will allow the citizens to both shop and work in Hercules, while at the same time, diversify and broaden our revenue sources. Presently, our largest single source of revenue is from interest on the City's reserves. In the 1984-85 budget year, interest totaled $720,000, which represents 35% of our total revenue. The next most important income source is property tax, which totaled $254,000, or 12%. Sales tax revenue totaled only $45,000, which is 2% of the City's total general fund revenue sources. In most California cities, sales tax revenue is the major source of operating funds. I Having a budget which is so heavily dependent on interest income from investing our reserves does not provide a sound basis for funding the necessary services that our citizens want an"d deserve. Interest rate fluctuations can cause our revenue in any single year to decline significantly, regardless of the increased levels of service which we mU5,t provide. In addition, because the amount of our general fund reserves is essentially fixed, this revenue source will not grow to keep pace with the growth in our City, eroding our ability to provide essential services. The long-term financing solution is to inctease our sales tax revenue by developing a strong commercial and light industrial base. In the short term, our sales tax revenues will grow if residents increasingly patronize commercial establishments in Hercules. Greater participation by Residents We would like to see greater input from our residents. As Hercules grows, the need for your involvement in civic affairs becomes more necessary. This is your City, and you can offer input into its planning, development and destiny. You can choose from a variety of community activities to use and share your special skills. By being involved in civic affairs, you can make a positive impact, and meet your Hercules neighborL In the next HERCULEAN, you will be giv'e n a survey to fill out and return. This will assist the City Council in setting priorities, to inform us as to any unmet needs you .have observed, and to -help define short and long-term goals for our communi ty. (3) Beautifying Hercules Many new buildings and houses are starting up these days • • • and so are trees of every description, thanks to the Arbor Day Committee. Ie would 1 ike .to encourage a continuation of the open space beautification and hope that Hercules will soon qualify for the Tree 'C ity, USA Award. To be considered, a city must have a tree ordinance; a legal tree-governing body; a comprehensive urban forestry program; and observe Arbor Day. The award is given by the, Na tiona 1 Arbor Day ~ounda tion which chooses recipients from communi ties upon recommendation of State Forresters through~ out the country. This program would give all of us an opportunity to create a visual statement by making Hercules appear to be a city within a forest. I look forward to serving as your Mayor in the coming yea r. Please feel free to call if I, or any other Councilmember, can assist you in any way. (2) Russ Perkins Mayor of Hercules Summer Recreation Activities Attached �CHIEF'S CORNER The ttDo Nots" of Parking The communi ty of Hercules is grow ing at a rapid rate and with this growth, the Department of Public Safety would like to remind all residents of parking "Do Nots": 1. 00 NOT PARK IN HANDICAPPED PARKING STALLS. These parking stalls are for individuals who need close accessibility to public buildings and shopping areas. Please give these people the courtesy of parking in designated handicapped stalls. 2. DO NOT PARK IN FRONT OF A FIRE HYDRANT WITHIN 15 FEET OF EITHER SIDE. 3. DO NOT PARK A "FOR SALE" VEHICLE ON THE STREET OR A VEHICLE WHICH NEEDS REPAIR. 4. DO NOT PARK YOUR VEHICLE AGAINST TRAFFIC. PARK WITH TRAFFIC. 5. ONLY PARK IN DESIGNATED PARKING STALLS IN A PUBLIC PARKING LOT. DO ROT PARK ALONG CURBSIDES. Highway 4 Dea ths/lnjuries Total: 260 "Swerving Semi Kills One Driver" "Highway' Dangerous Despite $3.6 Mi\lion Widening Project" "Car Flips, Rolls Over Into Ditch In Hercules~ 2 Dead, 3 Injured" "Brentwood Man Killed, 5 Injured in Highway , Crash" The dangerous curves near Franklin Canyon Golf Course will not be adjusted until the proposed freeway from Cummings Skyway to Interstate 80 is funded and buil t. Presently, this proj ect is .2 on Contra Costa County's road project priority list and is at least 10 years from the start of any construction. Since the solution of building an alternative freeway route is in the future, the Hercules City Council is developing a safety awareness program whi ch will attempt to reduce the number of traffic accidents along this stretch of Highway 4. Councilmembers John Cadigan and Gorgonio Solidum are reactivating HULD-' (Help Us Link Up 4) in hopes of speeding up the project of linking the freeway from Cummings Skyway to 1-80. The Hercules' City Council will ask Rodeo and Pinole officials, property owners along the route, and any residents and businesses who would like to participate in re-establishing the HULU-4 Commi ttee. Once established, HULU-4 could start petitions in Hercules, Pinole and Rodeo to submit to the appropriate groups and representatives to push the development of a permanent freeway and improvements of Highway 4 higher on the State and County priori ty list. HULU-4, along with the Public Safety Department, will also try to incease public awareness of the number of fatal and injury accidents which have occurred on Highway 4. Presently, the Hercules Department of Public Safety. along with the California Highway Patrol are planning to increase patrol enforcement along Highway 4 and will be conducting ·spot safety checks· on commercial vehicles in order to assure that these vehicles are highway safe. If you are interested in joining HULU4 or pa rticipa ting in a Highway 4 awareness program, please call the Hercules Department of 'Public Safety, 724-2678. Pinole Man Killed in Head-on Collision These front page headlines are becorn ing common in the west County Ti meso Since January 1st, there have been three fatal accidents on Highway 4 and one person has been critically injured. These accidents have all occurred on the winding stretch of the highway, east of the City limits to Christie Road. Currently, Highway 4 is being widened and straightened a t the Santa Fe Railroad trestle. This proj ect should be completed in November and will remove one of the twisting, winding curves which have resulted in numerous accidents. HIGHWAY 4 ACCIDENT RATE 5 YEARS STATISTICS Fatal Accidents 12 Injury Accidents - 173 Accidents causing Property Damage - 75 Total: 260 �PUBLIC WORKS PIPELINE New Employees History is Made Hercules will make history when the first traffic signal light is installed at the intersection of San Pablo Avenue and Sycamore Avenue. The signal light is being installed in conjunction with the san Pablo Avenue street improvements. Improvements will include widening San Pablo Avenue, installing a landscaped median, turn lanes, new asphalt surface and installation of curbs, gutters, and safety guard rails. Improvements will also include the extension of Sycamore Avenue into the Hercules industrial park. . This major str~et improvement project lS expected to begln this summer. So, be on the lookout to see Hercules make history with its first traffic signal light. What's a Lift Station? This month, the third sanitary sewer lift station will be constructed. A lift station is necessary to raise wastewater from a low point to a higher point in order for the sewage to enter properly into the wastewater Treatment Facility. The lift sta Hon w ill be installed a t the Ci ty' s Corporation Yard and is designed to serve the new Industrial Park. A Facelift for Hercules Hercules streets continue to be re juvenated. As part of the City's capital improvement project, street maintenance and repair work includes asphalt patching, crack sealing, and coating the streets with a slurry and fog sealer which helps protect street wearing surfaces. Olive, Chestnut, Toyon, Redwood, willow, Manzanita, Nutmeg, Violet, Lupine and San Pablo Avenue are the streets which will be receiving a -facelift- this summer. The maintenance work w ill be done by MCE Company. ~ venturino ~ washington Joe venturino, is the City's new parttime building inspector. Joe recently retired from Contra Costa County Public Works Dept. where he was an inspector for 7 years. Previ~us to working for the County, Joe was an lnspector for the City of Pittsburg. Joe brings over 13 years of experience in building inspection to the City. Now that Joe is semi-retired, he hopes to have more time to spend on his n~me~ous hobbies w~ich include hunting, flshlng, gold pal'lnlng and antique boat restoration. Presently, Joe is restoring a 1967 Century motorboat and an ancient fishing boat. Karen washington, a Hercules resident and recent graduate from Pinole Valley High School, is assisting in the Public Works Department with clerical work. In the Fall, Karen plans to attend Mills College in Oakland and will be studying computer programming. Karen enjoys bike riding and body building in her spare time. New Hours for Building Department Beginning May 14th through August 27th, the Public Works Dept. will be open ev~ry. Tue.sday evening to 7:30 p.m. A bUlldlng lnspector will be available to ~ssue.permits. and answer questions regardlng Clty requlrements pertaining to fences pool installations, irrigation systems' room additions, decks and other home/busi~ ne~s improve~ents. Acc~rding to Doug Splndler, PubllC Works Admlnistrator, -the City understands that many people are unable to stop by the inspection department from 8 - 5, and to better serve the rE7sident~ of Hercu.les, these evening hours wlll asslst thos~ ln need of information or permits.- �Civic Center To Be Built SOUTH-EASTINORTH-WEST SECTION In the last several months, the City Council has taken major steps toward construction of the long-proposed Civic Center on a site owned by the City next to Creekside Shopping Center. Bonds were sold to provide financing for the facility and the Council approved preliminary plans done by the San Francisco architectural firm of Hardison, Komatsu, Ivelich and Tucker. Working drawings are currently being prepared. It is anticipated that construction will begin some time in 1985, with occupancy in 1986. The building will house the Police Department, City Council Chambers, meeting rooms, Channel l2B programming space, as well as the Public Works Department, Planning, Engineering, Finance, City Clerk and the City Manager. This project has been planned for many years. The City offices are currently located in space rented on a month-to-month basis in the Historic District. Portions of the City operation are run from a former single-family house, the former Hercules Powder Plant infirmary and a portion of the Old Clubhouse. All these buildings are over 70 years old. $90,000 Clubhouse Grant The City of Hercules received a $90,000 grant for the restoration of the Clubhouse in Old Hercules from the State Office of Historic Preservation. The grant w ill be used to reinforce and, in some area s, r epl ace the f ounda ti on of the Clubhouse which was originally built in 1899. The State told the City staff that the Clubhouse project was one of the most highly rated projects in the State because of its historic interest and because of the support of the community in restoring the building. HHARP, the Hercules Historic Area Restoration and Preservation Committee, has guided the restoration process thus far. HHARP volunteers successfully restored the Cl ubhouse ba r. The current project is to repair or replace unsafe portions of the Clubhouse so that volunteers can begin working on restoring the grand ballroom and stage to its former glory. The State grant money, plus other grants and City funds will be used for this ~':I~pose_. HHARP continues to search for people interested in working on the Clubhouse. Carpenters, plumbers, and building trades people would find a wonderful place to volunteer their skills. Those without specific skills are needed very much, a l s o. It takes many, many volunteer ho ur s to complete a project as enormous ·as t h e restoration of the Clubhouse. Call Thea Robertson, Clubhouse arc hitect, at 787-3021 or Lynn Judnich at 7 992006 for more information. No More Soggy Fields! Have you ever been to Woodf i eld Pa rk in the Spring and wondered why it wa s s o wet? Each Spr ing, ground water ma kes it s way out of the hills and down to Woodf i eld Park. The water then lays be n ea th th e surface of the field until the hot da y s o f summer dry it out. Two years ago, the Recreat i o n S ites Committee made recommendations to i mprov e the drainage by adding a n umb e r of improvements. As a result of t he i r ef fort s and planning, work w ill begin t h is Summ er to improve the drainage. Al s o, a n additional basketball court will be a dded in the park. Work will probably begin i n July a n d take about a month to complete. �What is Channel 12B Cable TV? Cable Channel l2B is the Hercules Communi ty television station. The station was established in an agreement between TCl Bay Cablevision and the City of Hercules and can only be viewed by Hercules residents who are cable subscribers. The objectives of Channel l2B are: This summer, a special "Kiddy Kamp" will be offered. Kiddy Kamp will run weekly Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the month of August. Activities will include a weekly nature field trip, pre-kindergarten skills, crafts, and group games. Kiddy Kamp will prepare children to attend school in the Fall with primary level reading and math skills fresh in their minds. For more information on both programs, call 7247529. to put "community· into Cable TV by covering local areas of interest; to promote the availability of Chan- nel 12B to the community; to train people in the community in -basic video production; to offer groups and individuals the opportuni ty to use Channel 12B's video production facil iti es and personnel to produce local community programming. So far, community information has been seen on a flipping message board, but soon, Channel 12B will carry live programming which will be of interest to Hercules residents. The City of Hercules encourages community members to use the studio production facilities and to attend the video workshops which will train people in video preproduct:"ion, production and post-production planning and equipment operation. Once trained, groups or individuals will be able to produce, direct and create their own TV shows. which will then be shown on Channel 12B. Workshops are scheduled to begin in the Fall and wi.ll be two saturday morning sessions from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Workshop participants will be encouraged to work in areas of their major interest and com~ pentency, using their skills in producing or assisting in the production of local community TV programming. To sign up for a workshop or to get involved in Channel 12B, contact Tamara at 724-2489 for more information. UKiddy Kamp" Hercules Tiny Tots pre-school is grow ing by leaps and bounds. The staff of three provides pre-school care daily for children 2 - 5 years old. Activities include arts and crafts, motor skills, multi-cultural studies, and preKindergarten skills. The school provides all the activities found in any large . center, while still providing a horne-like atmosphere where each child receives individual a ttention.The Tiny Tot program is open daily September through June from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and is located in the Civic Arts House, 400 Railroad Avenue. UAfterschool Delight" The Hercules Before/After~School Child Care Program has been nicknamed "After School Delight· by the children who attend the program each day. This title accurately describes the variety of activities in the program. On a typical day, students can be found finishing their daily homework assignments, creating a piece of imaginative art, cooking a delicious concoction for an afternoon snack, or working off excess energy by taking a nature hike or playing games such as kickball, softball, or football. _ The program is designed to provide a safe, educational and fun environment for students before and after school. Often, the daily activities include special visitors who will tell of their adventures to foreign countries, give demonstra tions in karate or art, or explain their occupations and jobs. The Before/After-School Child Care Program will be open again in September at the Ohlone Elementary School from 7:00 am. to 8:30 am. and 11:30 am. to 6:00 pm., Monday through Friday for children ages 5 through 12. Transportation is available from Hercules Elementary School to Ohlone. Sign your chjldren up today, call 724-7529. Hercules Senior Citizens In March of 1984, the Senior Citizens Organization was formed and is now meeting at Ohlone Community Center on Wednesdays from 12: 00 to 3: 00 p.m. This group has grown from an initial 10 members to the current number of 35. Each month, the Seniors schedule a one-day trip, and take off with a volunteer driver to exotic and interesting places around the Bay Area. When not traveling, the group has potluck lunches, plays bingo, and has interesting ~uest speakers drop by. More members are being sought to bring in new ideas and join in on an exciting, new organiza tion. I, �Japan Sister City Tour , ,- In 1981, the ci ty of Ts ushima, Ja pa n, became Hercules' official Sister City. This year, the Hercules Sister City Association and Mayor Igeta of Tsushima invite you to join the 1985 Japan Tour. The 2 week tour (July 2l-Aug 1) will include a visit to Tsushima for the annual Tenno Festival, the 1985 World's Fair, and visits to the ci ties of Tokyo, Nagoya and Kyoto are also scheduled in the itinerary. The Tsushima Tenno Festival is held annually in July to celebrate fire, water, and the full moon. Each year, over 200,000 spectators visit Tsushima to participate in this ancient, 500-year old event. The festival is divided into 3 parts. The ceremonial festivities begin with a boat parade on Tsushima's lake in which 5 boats, representing the 5 villages of Tsushima, are decorated with 365 lanterns symbolizing the days of the year. The next morning, festi v i ties continue with more boats added to the boat parade, colorfully decorated with flowers and large dressed figures. Next, 10 young men carrying cloth halyards (an ax-like weapon of the 15th and 16th century) dive into the lake and swim with the boat floats. To complete the cer emony, a Festival Child is selected, clothed in ancient, ceremonial garments, and carried around the town to ward off ev il spi ri ts. The World's Fair, held in Tsukuba, 30 miles northeast of Tokyo will also be a tour highlight. The theme for the Fair is "modern science and technology" and will feature exhibits and programs from countries around the world. The tour will be hosted by Hercules' Sister City, Tsushima, and by Dr. Bennett Tom, Chair of the Sister City Association. For exact itinerary, costs, and departure, please contact Dr. Bennett Tom, 799-5649. Teen Employment ThiQ summer, the City will be conducting the Teen -E mployment Summer Training program. This year, -three Hercules teens between the ages of 14 and 18 will be employed to complete seasonal clean-up tasks in the City. The teens and their supervisor will perform various maintenance projects in the parks, along the streets, and in the open space areas throughout Hercules. The County will also provide an add i tional three teens from the area as part of their ongoing Neighborhood Youth Corp program. TEST participants not only will provide a valuable service to the community in clean-up, but also will receive training in use of tools and standard safety requirements. Parents should keep in mind that this is an ongoing program each summer . Applications for employment are available each Spring for Hercules teens who would like to be considered for the program. New Employees Darnell Styles Dorothy Deblock Who is the voice behind the City telephone? It's Darnell Styles, t~e City Receptionist. Darnell has been wlt h t h e City since September and handles a ll incoming calls, as well as attends t h e City's front desk and coordinates t he Pa r k & Recreation Class registration. Dar n ell is the mother of 6 children, rangin g i n age from 3 to 18 years old. Original ly fr om New York, Darnell now enjoys the Ca lifornia sun and San Francisco Bay. When she fi n ds some free time from her busy sc h e du le, Darnell finds a quiet place to rea d a goo d book. Dorothy Deblock is the Cit y 's pa rttime Account Clerk in the F in a nc e Department. Dorothy has worked f o r the City since October and assists the Fina nce Department in accounts payable, pa y ro l l, business licenses, and other acco unt ing matters. Prior to working for t h e City , Dorothy worked for 15 years for various California school districts in the accounting department. Dorothy and her h usband, Jim, enjoy perfecting their game of golf. Open House for New Residents Come and meet your Mayor and Councilmembers in an informal Open House and become familiar with the City's past, present and future . This will be an opportunity for new members of the community who have just -moved in, or those who have been here a short time, to meet their elected officials and some of the City's staff. You can ask those questions which new residents always have. Questions pertaining to information on public works projects, future development and recreational opportunities can be answered at this get-acquainted Open House. The meeting will be at the Ohlone Communi ty Center,' 190 Turquoise, 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 13th. Coffee, juice and cookies will be provided. In order to allow us to plan accordingly, please RSVP by calling 724-7529 by August 12th. �Calendar of Events HERCULES CITY COUNCIL Meets the 2n d and 4th Wednesday of each month. PLANNING COMMISSION Meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION Meets the 2nd Monday of each month . Everyone is welcom~ Meetings are held at Ohlone Communi ty Center, ~90 Turquoise. JULY 4 Thursday - Come and JOln the Hercules 4th of July celebra tion. Festivities will begin at 10:30 a.m, with a parade down Redwood to Sycamore Avenue, ending at Refugio Valley Park. Prizes will be awarded for the best motorized unit, marching unit, and best overall entry. Following the parade, there will be live entertainment, games, and other activities at Refugio Park for the whole family. Festivi ties will culminate with a spectacular fireworks show over San Pablo Bay. AUGUST 17« 18 Saturday, Sunday - Hercules Art and Wine Festival, Refugio Valley Park. An event which will include arts and crafts demonstrations and booths, wine tasting from a variety of vineyards, live entertainment and food. An event not to be missed! Come and join the celebration of Summer. In order to have a successful Arts and Wine Festival, many volunteers are needed from the community. If you would like to serve wine, sell wine tickets, help in the hamburger cookoff, or help in other ways, please contact 724-2489 to sign up. Donations Wanted: Donations provide a direct expression of public support, pride, and spirit. As a donor, you can help support a community program, item, or service that will enhance the entire community. Presently, donations are being sought for 2 programs - Community Landscaping and the Sum.er Concert Series. Arbor Day was a tremendous success. Numerous shrubs and trees were planted in City open space. The Arbor Day Committee is planning another planting this Fall and dona tions of ei ther trees or money is being sought· The Summer Concert Series will be held again at Refugio Valley Park. 10 concerts are planned with a variety of music offered from pop to classical. Donations for the Series are still being accepted. The Mil::. .QJJllsn would like to acknowledge the following businesses for contributions to the 1985 Series: Doctors Hospital $500 Franklin Canyon Enterprise 500 KCA Engineers 500 Pacific Refinery 500 500 Shea Homes Chevron 300 Mechanics Bank 300 Centex Homes 200 Citation 200 Sunstream Homes 200 North Shore Business Park 100 TCI Bay Cablevision 100 Dogs Dogs Dogs The City has received complaints from residents regarding animals, specifically dogs, which are running unrestrained and into neighbors' gardens and yards. In 1980, the Hercules City Council adopt~d Contra Costa's Animal Control Ordinance. Pet owners should abide by the ordinance restraint provisions which state: No person owning, possessing, harboring, or controlling any animal shall allow such animal to be at large. -At large ft is defined as, dogs not under effective restraint by leash. Dogs are not required to be under a leash when the dog is YQQD private property owned by, or in possession of, the person owning the dog. Anyone violating the restraint laws can be fined $50 - $100. Please call Animal Control at 235-7666 to report violations of the law. HERCULEAN DONAtIONS NAME._____________________________________ ADDRESS______________________ ~ __________ PHONE.___________________________________ I wish to donate to the SUMMER CONCERT SERIES $_______ COMMUNITY LANDSCAPING $_______ Make checks payable to City of Hercules, 555 Railroad Ave., Hercules, CA 94547. ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE. �Creekside Shopping Center 2. 3. 15. 4. 5. 6. s· 7. 9. 16. 17. 1 8. ~9 14. 1. LAURO A. , ELIZABETH P. MORA, DDS. 7. CREEKSIDE CLEARERS 13. WARDS FRIENDS RES'I'AU RABT 2. Available 8. J F BOUTIQUE 14. LUCKY' S SUPERMARKET 3. Available 9. MAGIC MOVIES 15. D. S. POST OFFICE 4. ROUND TABLE PIZZA 10. ASIAN FOOD MART 5• BONEY TREAT YOGURT 11. FAMILY RAIR CUTTING 6. AQUILA TRAVEL 12, LOARDS ICE CREAM' CANDY TE!iS IS RAG l S. IJ:Sll 'S FLORI ST , GIFTS GALVIS APPLI ANCES (Tenta tive) !"B.RI"P'TY DRUGS 16. Avail abl e 17. EXPRESS FILM' COPY CENTER Sycamore Place 1. HERCULES MEDICAL DR. JOSEPH LABR 2. VIDEO SCENE 3. OPTOMETRY ( First Floo r ) FRANK & KATRINA Z ISMAN 4. BEAUTY MASTERS BEAUTY SCHOOL ( Firs t Floo r ) 5. SUNFLOWER BAKERY 6. GALAXY MART 7. ORIENTAL FOOD CENTER 8. VALLEY ICE CREAM PARLOR & DELI 9. SYCAMORE FAMILY DENTISTRY JOHN WAYLAND, DDS (2nd Floor) 10. 10. Av aila ble (2nd Floor) 4. 11. FACTFINDERS & SYCAMORE PLACE SECRETARIAL SERVICE (2nd Floor) 12. NINA'S TOURS (2nd Floor) 1. CEN~ER 2. 3. 6. 9. 12. 11. 7. 8. 5. � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/7ea0d6b5ddab04fe1b2b3d602c334576.pdf 6da3563a8220da76336cadfeaecfe64f PDF Text Text The current City of Hercules fiscal year, which runs from July 1, 1986 to June 30, 1987, promises to be one of continued growth and accomplishment for the City. Recently, your City Council set forth an ambitious work program in adopting a $7 million FY 1986-87 Operating and Capi tal Improvements Budget. I would like to take this opportunity to describe exactly where your money will be spent in the community during the next fiscal year. Operating Expenditures The Ci ty' s Operating Budget includes all expenditures which are required to service the needs of our residents on a day-to-day basis. The total operating expenditures for FY 198687 are budgeted at $2 , 720,569. The five major categories of operating expenditures are General Government, which provides for City administration, including the City Council, Ci ty Manager, Ci ty Clerk, Finance, and City Attorney functions: Community Development, which provides for planning and managing the City's residential and commercial growth: Public Safety, which consists of Pol ice Department expend i tures: Publ ic Works, which provides ongoing maintenance of the City's parks, streets, and other infrastructure: and Community Services, which provides for the many community services and events and children's and youth's programs in Hercules. The chart below indicates the~ercentage FY 1986-87 Operating Expenditures of total operating expenditures for each of these five categories. As shown in the chart, the largest share of the operating expenditures are for Public Safety services. In adopting this year's operating budget, the Ci ty Council authorized an expansion in the level of sworn police personnel to increase the number of manhours available for patrol and patrol supervision. The next largest share of expenditures is for General Government, followed by Public Works, Community Development, and Community Services. General Fund Revenues The Ci ty' s operations are funded by the Ci ty' s General Fund revenue. The six major catego ries of General Fund Revenues are Local Taxes, State Transfers to local governments, Community Development fees, Investments of City reserve funds, Commun i ty Service fees, and Other revenues . As shown 1'n the chart below, t h e three largest City revenue sources for FY 198687 are, in order, Community Dev e lopment fees, Investment income, a'nd Local ' Tal es. This is a Unique, and not al together ' desirable, revenue structure in' comparison with other California cities. In most cities, Local Taxes would be far and away the single most important revenue source. However, in Hercules, only 8 cents of every Property Tax dollar which you pay each year is allocated to our City, wi t h the remaining going to the County, School, and Special Districts. In addition, the City's commercial development i 's still in (see page 2, column 1) ". FY 1986-87 General Fund Revenue Sources Community Services 12.6% General Government 24.1% Administration FALL/WINTER RECREA.TlON BROCHURE INCLUDED h - �· Mayor's Message Cont. an embrionic state,· so th-at sales ~ax ., revenues are still quite li~ited. Thus, the City's operations are very dependent on prudent management of the City's financ~al reserves, and on 'operationof self-supporting programs. Calender of Event s ·. '. t: ' A , 3RD Annual Art, Wine 'IA Festival ~When: ti) Saturday & Sunday, $eptember :I: ___ 20th and 21st, 10:00 a . m. ~Where: Refugio Valley Park, located a ~ . corner of Sycamor e/Refug~o Val :I: ley Road ~This booming community of Hercules will, ~for the third year in a row, aim to pu ~itself on the map with the Hercules Sum ~Dynamite Art, Wine & Food Festival. Th ~Festival will feature a marvelous win ~selection for tasting, food of all kinds ~an array of excellent arts and crafts, an :I:a street dance on Saturday evening. ~ The hours of the Festival are 10:00 a. ~to 10:00 p.m. on . Saturday and 10:00 a.m :I:to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. A variety of en ~tertainment will be featured throughou ~the Festival and a singing contest i ~ be ing pI anned. There is free admission to the Festival ~TO taste wine, a spec~al glass must ~purchased at one of the ticket booths a ~the site and $1.00 tickets will be sol IDfor each taste. Proceeds from the Festi~val will benefi t the Hercules Historical Area Restoration a.nd Preservation Commi ttee, Inc. (HHARP), which is presentl resto:ring the Old Hercules Clubhouse. ~ Volunteers are needed to work in eit ~a wine booth, ticket booth, or as a go- fe i' (running errands) or at the dance on Sa t ~urday night. 'Additional information abou ~the event may be obtained from Festival ~Chairman Ann McLaughlin at (415) 724-2045 Capital ImprOVements Budget- The City and Redevelopment Agency will spend nearly $4.2 million in new Capital Improvements for FY 1986-87. Some of the major projects for the forthcoming year are the design of the proposed Swim Center, design and construction of the Senior Citizens Center, construction of a new Fire Station on Refugio Valley Road, and completion of the new Civic Center which is now well under construction. Major traffic or street improvements are 'also planned for the intersections at San Pablo Avenue/Highway 4, Sycamore/Willow Avenues, and Hercules/San Pa.blo Avenues. The Ci ty' s budgetary goal s and work program for FY 1986-87 are ambitious. The City Council is confident, however, that our citizens will see Hercules continue to grow beautifully, with both expanded levels of quality service, and with a quality community infrastructure. I ~ Charles N. Collins, Mayor Charles N. Collins Bennett Tom Ann M~ Earnest Russ Perkins Gorgonio M. Solidum ' ~What: ~ ~ ~ COIIDIIission Frank Tetzschner Alex Sample Al Bellez Lambert Din Frank Giuliano Community Services COmmission The Great Pumpkin Contest October 25, 12:00 2:00 p.m. Ohlone Community Center, 19 Turquoise Avenue, Hercules. Where: ~ Bring your pumpkins and Festivities i' pumpkin decorating contests ~ the "Hercules Pumpkin of the ~ Pumpkin Contest. ~ come to will inc l and a wardi Year". t9 t9 • ~What: ~ Friday, Preschoolers Hallowe en Parade October 31. 10: 00 a . m. Sylvia R. Paulk Suzanne Lingenfelter Richard Estevez TOm Letcher Ed Messner Judy Musgrove Ted Villacorte City Hall, General Information Community . Services Dept. Finance Dept./Bus. Licenses City Clerk City Manager Police Department Emergency Only Public Works, Planning, B~dg. Inspections Hercules/Rodeo Fire District Fire Emergency • When: . Saturday, ~When: ~ ~Where: Refugio Valley Park. ~ ~ Come join the costume Hallowe~ n Parad e. will be given for prett~est, fun scariest, and most origi n al cos ~ tumes. ~Awards ~niest, 72 724-9811 724-9808 724-9812 724-9813 724-9815 911 724-9825 799-4561 911 :t ~ What: ~When: ~ ' ~Where: ~ . ~ Victorian Faire Saturday and Sunday, Nov e mb e 8th & 9th, 10 . a.m. to 4 p . m. Hercules Historic Clubhouse , Railroad Avenue, Hercules. Free admission. The Faire wi ll :I: offer fine hand-made arts and crafts i ~ in the old-fashioned atmosphere of . t ~ Historic Clubhouse. :I: �CHIEF'S. CORNER Tips For Burglary Prevention Burglary is the most often felony in the United States. some preventive steps that can reduce the chances of becoming victim. City Adopts Skateboard Law On July 16, 1986, the Hercules City Council adopted a Roller Skate, Skateboard, and Toy Vehicle Ordinance. Ordinance #234 states: No person shall ride upon a skateboard, roller skates, coaster, toy vehicle or propel any such device upon any roadway within the City or upon any sidewalk along any streets which fronts, abuts, or adj oins any property zoned "c" Commercial within the City. Riding or propelling a skateboard, coaster, or other .imilar device shall be undertaken in an uprigh t position, and it shall be unlawful for any person to rid.e any such vehicle in a prone, crouching, or other than uprig'ht position. The Hercules Department of Public Safety Services is responsible for enforci'ng this newly-passed City ordinance. The Department has developed a process to help educate young people of the danger of skateboarding in roadways and inform parents when their children are violating this City ordinance. Fo'r , a first violation, a "Warning Notice" will ' be sent to the parents/guardian indicating that their son/daughter has been confac'ted by a member of the Pol ice Depar,tmen~ for- violatin?t ' the City's ordinance. ., A second violat,i'Cm of' the ordinance will involve issuance 0'£ a ci tation. , A "Notification of Violatibn" letter will be sent to the parents/guardian when this citation is issued. ~uveniles (under th~ ~ge of 18) will 'be required to appear at Juvenile Court and possibly either be fined, pu,t " on probation, or assigned to the Work Alternatives . Program.Adults can be either fined and/or c;lssigned to the Work Alternatives~' program. This ordinance was adopted for the public safety and welfare of the community. The Police Department will make every effort to educate skateboard riders of the ordinanc~ before i~~uing a citation . . committed There are be taken to a burglary 1. Locks: Obtain good quality deadbolt locks for all exterior doors, including the side garage door. 2. Windows: Sliding glass windows and doors can be secured with a variety of hardware which can be purchased and installed by Y2~ Such items as cut-tofit dowels and slide locks are just some of the hardware that is easily selfinstalled. 3. Lights: Making your horne appear occupied is extremely important. Timers are available and can be set to any time desirable. For example, you could set the livingroom timer to go off at 9:00 p.m. and a hall or bathroon light to corne on at 9 : 0 0 p • m • Tim er s s h 0 u I d b e set i n combinations that give the outward appearance that someone is home. 4. N,oise: Creating noise such as leaving a radio on is also a good way to discourage a burglar. Neighborhood Watch The Hercules Department of Publ ic Safety Services has officers available to speak at homeowner or neighborhood meetings to assist your neighborhood in forming a Neighborhood Watch Progr am. We strongly recommend that those residents at horne keep a close watch on your neighborhood. Don't hesitate to call the Police Department if you see or hear anything unusual. If your neighbor is a victim of a burglary and you didn't report suspicious activity, you could be the next victim. Vacation Police Watch The Hercules Department of Public Safety Services will make periodic security checks of your h o me while you are away. Please call the Hercules Safety Services Department to arrange for vacation security checks; The patrol officers will make checks ~epeE~i~ 2E !he ~vailable a n d ac t ivity. �PUBLIC WORKS PIPELINE -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-~ (9) Establish fi re b re a k s along City slopes to r e duc e th e spread of grass fires. (10) Perform daily li tter p i c k -up in City parks, pa thways and s treets. Summer Teen Employment Program A Success ! Every y ear, the City of Hercules Public Wo r ks Maintenance Department hires three to four youths from the community for its Teen Employment Summer Training Program (T.E.S.T.). This year, youths were hi r ed on June 30, 1986, to work 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday. Anthony Secapure, Joey Melad, Scott Wieranga, and Louis Judnich were selected out of 38 applicants. In addition to these individuals, the Employ me nt Development Department sponsored Tchannin Dumas from their Summer Youth Jobs Program (S.Y.J.P) and the Con tra Costa County Office of Education sponsored Kevin Olivera from the County Summer Youth Employme n t and Training Program (S.Y.E. T.T.). Both of these programs are funded by the Private Industry Council (P.I.C.) of Contra Costa County. The i n te nt of this progra m is to provide youths with marketab l e ski l l s in general ma i ntenance. Program par t i c i pants learned s kill s in paintin g, c arp entry, landscap ing a nd s afety method s. In addi tion, partic ipant s received "hands-on" training and e xp e ri e nce with v ar iou s maintenance equipme nt s uch as gas -powe r ed weed mulchers, we ed- eaters, power blow ers, and miscellan eou s hand tool s. Th e T. E. S. T. program ben e f its both the youths who participat e a nd l earn marketable s kill s , as well as th e City, which accomplishes some esse nti a l summer maintenan ce tasks . Succ ess of th e T.E.S.T. program is attrib uted to the T.E.S.T. participants, as we ll as thi s year's T.E.S.T. Supervisor, Mike Maloney. Mike's commitment to the pr ogra and his ability to work directly with th e participants earned him respect from t h e both the youths and maintenance s t af f . Under the direction of the Ci ty's Maint e nance/Utili ty workers and the T.E.S.T. Supervi s or, the following City maintenanceil " This y ear ' s T.E.S.T. progra m a success? projects were completed: Truly, y es ! Tim O'Malley (1) Label island noses, install and paint Lead Mainten ance/ pavement markers for traffic safety. Utility Work er .~ (2) Clean and cut vegetation along Railroad Avenue to reduce the risk of fire during 4 th of July activ ities. (3) Clean all islands on San Pablo Avenue within City limits for traffic safety and beautification. (4) Remove brush, debris, from Refugio Valley Creek. trees, etc., (5) Inspect and clean storm ditches throughout the City to reduce the ris k of blocked storm lines and flooding during the winter months. (6) Re-locate trash receptacles in the Refugio Valley Park to r educe litter prob lem . (7) Inspect sanitary sewer col lection tem to establish cleaning schedule. (8) Perform miscellaneous throughout the City. cement ~ �City Council Adopts $3.6 Million Ca pital/Redevelopment Improvement Projects __ ~~ the next Fiscal Year, the City of Ee~=-: es s h ould begin and/or complete a ===-e::- o f maj or proj ects in the Ci ty. ~ dC' _ =o r these improvements comes from a ~:e~ o f sources, including the City's ~-a: ?und , developer fees, taxes, Ci ty ;~~cp= e nt Agency, State gas tax funds, ~a=~ s . e t c . The City Council approved ~ :: io n dollar capital improvements ::::r:: -..: ::1i l ion dollars for redevelopment ~_ = e n t s. Major projects include: Historic Clubhouse Restoration - This proj ect will provide funds to supplement the volunteer efforts of the Hercules Historic Area Restoration and Preservation (HHARP) Committee and State grant monies received in restoring the old Hercules Powder Company Clubhouse. Work has started in repairing the foundation and roof. As soon as these efforts are done, the interior restoration will begin. Once the Clubhouse is restored, it will be used as a community center, and will be a significant local historical landmark. a;flltp or Ci tizens Center - This project in=he design and construction of the ~ __ -=- e s S enior Ci tizen Services Center, ~= _~ : o c ated on the Civic Center site, ~ ~ Hercules City Hall. The majority ==e = nding is being provided through a - -1 . (78 grant from the California Depart- ~= cf Aging. The Senior Center, when ~ :e c e, will consist of a large, multie recreational room, kitchen, rest~, and a small office. =~=5:s == San Pablo Avenue Improvements - Improvements will be made to the San Pablo/State Route 4 intersection, which will include signalization and island channelization. In addition, improvements will be done to the westerly half of San Pablo Avenue near the North Shore Business Park. This project will provide for the installation of curbs, gutters, sidewalks and necessary street repairs. 1i2t • <'": ~'- ~'~ ~~~ ,":' : , ~ - ' ,. I ~ ·, t!\A ~. ( , :~;._-"_ ~~ !, ". ~...:,~ Ohl one School Expansion - In cooperation ~tb Ri chmond Unified school District, a=a wi t h fees paid by residential develope rs, Oh lone School will receiv e two addi=i on a l classrooms. Sycamore/Willow Avenue Improvements - This project will provide for the design and construction of improvements to the Sycamore/Willow Avenue intersection, which will include new signals, islands, and a widening of Willow Avenue. .. Coaaunity/Swim Center Design - This pro:; ect will be the first step in building a ommunity/Swim Center comp lex i n the City o f Hercules. The City plans to build a om mu nity/Swim Center of approximat e ly : 0 ,00 0 sq. ft. for recreational purposes. : 0 the coming fiscal year, an overall site and f acility plan will be p r epared for 'his complex . ~ S treet Re-Surfacing - Thi s project represent s the third year of a f i ve-year pro_r a m t o provide patching, re-surfacing, s l ur ry and crack- sealing to City streets. : n add i t i on, this project will also rep av e the lower portion of Violet at 'upine. -i! Open Space Planting - This project will .rovide for planting in City open space to p rov ide both fire protection and City be a uti fication. TCI Bay Cablevison Moves Hercules Office TCI Bay Cablevision business office has been relocated from Titan to #5 Railroad Avenue. The TCI business office is located in the Old Hercules Post Off i ce in the City's Historic Area adjacent to the present Ci ty Hall. Business hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am-1 : 00pm and 2:00pm5:00pm. The phone number is 724-4242 . ,,~ Site Selected For Community ~ Swim Center The Community Services Commission, Planning Commission and City Council have all approved the sit,e located at Refugio Va l ley Road, approxima t ely 300 yards from the Redwood/Falcon intersection as the best suited place to construct a Community/ Swim Center Complex. Now that the s i te is approved, the desi g n of the com p le x c an commence. It is anticipated that actual construction on the Center would b e gin some time in 1987-88. �Recycling Center Open In Hercules The Hercules Recycling Center was dedicated this past Spring in an effort to promote recycling, thereby reducing the wastestream into landfills. By re-using certain materials, basic resources such as metal, trees, water, and energy can be saved. The City, in cooperation with Richmond Sanitary Service, has installed four 20yard recycling bins for residents to deposit glass, aluminum, newspapers, and . card-board. The Center is located at Ohlone Elementary School, 1616 Pheasant Drive, and is open on Sa turday 9am - 6pm, and Sunday, 9am - 4pm. Residents are encouraged to "drop off" the following recyclable materials: 1) GLASS - All glass, except mirrors, is accepted. You do not have to remove labels. 2) NEWSPAPER - Please deposi t onl~ !!~~~ papers into the bin. Please do not dump brown grocery bags filled with newspapers. 3) CARDBOARD - Pleas,e flatten or break down all cardboard boxes before depositing into bins. 4) ALUMINUM CANS ONLY "- No tin (vegetable or other) cans are accepted. Please deposi1-onlyaluminum cans into bins. The Hercules Recycling Center is a volunteer drop off center, not a buy-back site. We do not pay for recycled materials. We will, however, sell collected materials to 'pay for the operation of the Center. Please abide ~ the rul~ of the Center when dropping off recyclable materials into the bins. Other Ways To Recycle Berkeley Buyback Center: Individuals and groups wanting to earn money can take their recyclable materials to 2nd and Gilman in Berkeley. Call 524-5355 for 24hour information on materials and prices. Berkeley Compost Center: Households can take their garden wastes to the "old Berkeley landfill" for composting and also purchase compost. Call 540-1077 for further information. Why Recycle ?? Recycling helps solve the problem of what to do with our garbage. Because when things are recycled, there is that much less that needs to go to the dump. In case you didn't know, a dump is a ' place where all of the garbage goes to be buried. We can't go on burying "things at the dump forever. ' Recyclng also "helps us with another important problem. By using the same materials over and over again, we save our "resources". Saving resources means not only saving basic iilgredi,ents like metal to make cans, but the energy and water needed to make those things. Benefits of recycling are: 1. Fewer garbage cans: By eliminating one can, a Hercules household can save $48 per year. A household using only one can, and recycling, can often eliminate special pickup or trips to the landfill. . 2. Lower refuse rates: Less garbage saves landfill space and could keep rates lower longer. Each ton of refuse that is recycled and not taken to the landfill saves all rate payers. 3. Extension of landfill life: The West County landfill is relatively close to Hercules. WhE;!D the landfill is full, another landfill adjacent to our City or one much further away will be created. Since the close proximity of a new landfill and the added costs to transport refuse to a more distant si te are both undesirable solutions, it is important to extend the life 9f the current landfill as long as possible. 4. Rec~ing is less expensive than garbage dispo~al: The cost to collect and dispose of a ton of garbage is approximately three times higher than to collect and recycle a ton. Recycl ing becomes less expensive with ~ volume. 5. General savin~: ' As" more people recycle, a larger and more stable source of recycled materials becomes available to manufacturers,. ' These manufacturers are willing to use more recycled materials in their products. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that manufacturers save up to the following in energy costs: use of recycled paper, 70%1 use of recycled glass, 22%1 use of recycled aluminum, 97%. These savings are passed on to all consumers through competitive market prices. �Perhaps many of you have been wondering, what is that building on the top of the hill next to Creekside Shopping Center? It's the new Hercules Civic Center. Soon, residents won't have to search for City offices any more among the buildings of the old Hercules Powder Plant, because City offices will be conveniently located i n the Hercules downtown area. The Civic Center building wi 11 hou se the Police Department, Ci ty Council Chambers, meeting rooms, HCTV Channel 12B Studio, as well as the Community Services Department, Public Works, Plann ing, Engineering, Finance, City Manager, and Ci ty Clerk of fices. Occupancy of the building will probably occur in April. 1987. San Pablo/Hercules Avenue Intersection Improvements ----- 100 50 ~I~ -Iu .Q.:o.~ ., :I: - ~ "Q.H. d B)': KCA Enginuu Inc Bike Pa th ---- SAN PABLO 0 100 200 AVENUE 5 /20 /88 Major intersection improvements have started at San Pablo/Hercules Avenue. Improvement will include the installation of signals, curbs, storm drains and sidewalks. In addition, San Pablo Avenue will be widened to provide for right and left turn lanes onto Hercules Avenue and a 'bike path. The bike path will be constructed on the northeast side of San Pablo Avenue beginning at Hercules Avenue and will continue to the Hercules/Pinole City limit line. 300 �Toxic Chemicals In My Home? You Bet! (How to Reduce Chemical Hazards in the Home) Many home and garden products contain potentially dangerous chemicals. If not used and disposed safely, they may cause injury to living things and damage the environment. Some chemicals found in consumer products may contribute to allergic reactions, headaches, burns, nausea, coughs, and dizziness. Others are associated with more severe effects, such as liver/kidney damage, cancer, and birth defects. Improperly disposed, products containing hazardous materials can injure refuse workers and contaminate water supplies. An increasing number of people are expressing an interest in switching to less toxic substitutes for toxic consumer products. Switching to less toxic substitutes will reduce the amount of hazardous waste needed to be disposed, reduce toxic exposure to workers involved in the manufacture and disposal of the products, and encourage manufacturers to provide effec"tive non-toxic or less-toxic products. The following list are alternative homemade substitutes for use against household pests. Safer Substitutes HOUSEHOLD PESTS Ant Control - Pour a line of cream of tartar at the place where ants enter the house. The ants w ill not cross over it.! Sprinkle red chili pepper, paprika and/or dried peppermint where the ants are entering the house./ Sprinkle salt along baseboards, corners, entrances, etc. Hercules Post Office Opens Saturdays The Hercules Post Office located in Creekside Shopping Center has recently extended their business hours to Saturday. The Post Office is fully staffed and their operating hours are: Monday-Friday Saturday 8:30am-5:30pm IO : OOam-I .: OOpm A special thanks to Congressman George Miller who assisted the City in expanding the Post Office Hours. Flea and Tick Repellent - Herbs such as fennel, rue and rosemary repel flies . / Place eucalyptus seeds and leaves around the area where your pet sleeps. Insect Spray - Blend 6 cloves crushed garlic, 1 onion (minced), 1 TBSP dried hot pepper and 1 TSP pure soap in 4 1 i ters of hot water. Let sit 1-2 days . Strain before using./ Place 1 cigarette in 1 liter of water overnight. Strain and spray. Mosquito Repellent - Oil of citronella is a barrier against insects. Burned in candles outdoors, it leaves a scent pleasing to humans, but not mosquitos. Moth Repellent - Place cedar chips around clothes./ Dried lavender can be made into sachets and placed in drawers/closets./ Try bay leaves or citrus peel. Roacbes - Set out a dish of equal parts baking soda and powdered sugar. / Set out a dish of equal parts of oat ll! eal flour and plaster of paris./ Put so me grease or vaseline on the inside of a j ar that contains a banana. Set a to n gue depressor near the jar to serve as a ramp. The cockroaches will be trapped inside the jar./ Place bay leaves arou n d cracks in rooms. Snail and Slug Killer - Fill a shallow . pan with stale beer and place in infested area./ Overturn clay pots and the snails will seek shelter in them fro m the heat. The snails can then be collected./ :t Lay boards between rows of planted veget~les. The snails often attach themselves to the boards which can then be removed. The above information was supplied by the Golden Empire Health Planning Center. For more information on household toxic consumer products and how to make and use safe substitutes, contact: Golden Empire Health Planning Center 2100 21st Street Sacramento, CA 95818 (916) 731-5050 � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/983d967cb10b4b1e9b73cd48ec2f38bd.pdf e22968dd3eb796f635b76a89a515531e PDF Text Text THE HERCULEAN SPRING 1986 ISSUE MAYOR'S MESSAGE Do you shop in Hercules? If your answer is no, you are missing out on an opportunity to show support of the excellent goods and services available in our two shopping centers. From seniors to tiny tots, from joggers to bird watchers, from softball enthusiasts to tennis nuts, we all benefit by "Shopping Hercules". In most California cities, sales tax revenues are the major source of operating funds. For 1985/86, our sales tax revenue is estimated at $72,000, which averages to $7.20 per person, or 3% of the City's total General Fund revenue source. Hercules has the lowest per capita sales tax generated in the County. For comparison, sales tax per person in other Contra Costa cities: Pinole, $64; San Pablo, $66; Richmond, $79; Pleasant Hill, $135; Concord, $117. Also, did . you know that only $302,376 out of the $3.8 million of the property tax dollars collected in the City will be returned to the City? This represents only 12.5% of City revenue. Our largest source of revenue is from interest income on investing reserves. A budget heavily dependent on interest income does not provide a sound basis for funding the necessary services our residents want and deserve. first building in the North Shore Business Park. Construction also began on the world headquarters of Bio-Rad Laboratories. Groundbreaking for the Hercules Civic Center occurred in December and actual construction will begin this Spring. Public improvements were made to all three of the City's parks, and a fourth park in Foxboro is presently under construction. Major road improvements were completed at the San Pablo/Sycamore, San Pablo/Hercules Avenues and San Pablo/Highway 4 intersections, including the installation of Hercules' fiI..§1 traffic signal. The realignment of Highway 4 was also completed. Other accomplishments for 1985/86 includes expansion of the Child Care Services and Programs; another successful Dynamite Run and Cultural Fair; the second annual Arts, Wine and Food Festival; the receipt of a State grant to construct a Senior Citlzens Center; and the opening of the Hercules Post Office. RUSS PERKINS, Mayor The long-term financing solution is to increase our sales tax revenue by developing a strong business base. Our sales tax revenues will grow if residents increasingly patronize commercial establishments in Hercules. We must patronize our local businesses to show the business community that Hercules does, indeed, have the marketing area disposable income to attract ~:ri:~£. support addi tional shopping faciliotcli'es ::':,,,,we must make sales tax revenue a majoi> source of our operating funds. In other matters this past year, which was our 85th birthday, Hercules has again experienced many exciting changes. Our present population is approximately 10,200, a huge increase from only 52 residents in 1975. Construction of 452 homes was completed in 1985, in addition to the SPRING PARKS & RECREA TION BROCHURE INCLUDED �able at that time for bicycle licensing. Watch for further information in the next issue of the Herculean. ClITEF'S CORNER New Seat Belt Law Enacted Effective January 1, 1986, California law requires drivers and passengers, either in front seat or back, to use safety belts when they ride in a passenger vehicle on California roadways - California Vehicle Code Sections 12810.2 and 27315. The law was enacted to protect you from needless death or injury, and to reduce taxpayer costs resulting from traffic collisions. In 1984, over 3,200 people died as a result of traffic collisions and over 252,000 people were injured. It is estimated that 1,000 people each year would live, if safety belts were used by everyone • ., The law states a person may be issued a citation only when an officer has stopped the vehicle for another reason. Fi rst offense carries a maximum fine of $20; with repeat offense subject to fines of not more than $50. In addition, the court may order the offender to attend sc'hool where the use of safety belts is demonstrated. The Department of Public Safety Services currently has a brochure from the CaliforniaOffice of Traffic Safety which answers the most often asked questions on the Seat Belt Law. Call 1-800-BELTS (1800-235-8766) for more information. Drunk Driving Enforcement Program Although the holidays have passed, the department's drunk driving program is very active in reducing the number of intoxicated drivers from our streets and highways. A total of 30 arrests have been recorded since January 1, 1986. Don't become a statistic! Don't drive under the influence of alcohol. Police Auction The Department of 'Public Safety Services will be scheduling an auction of property and bicycles currently being stored at the police department. The auction will occur in the summer and a booth will be avail- 2 Public Education Programs The Hercules Department of Public Safety Services has a variety of public education programs which are available to the residents of Hercules. Officers are willing to come to speak to your family, cultural group, homeowners associations, community group, business, or school on the following areas: Sexual Assault/Nomen Safety Program This program is to educate citizens, especially women, on home and vehicle security. The program also presents preventative methods on how to reduce the occurrence of an attack, and tips on surviving an attack. Dangerous Stranger Program This program is designed for children ages 4 - 12 on how to react to an approaching stranger. Crime Prevention/Neighborhood Watch Want to organize a Neighborhood watch Group? This program will help you and your neighbors organize a Neighborhood Watch Group. The program also provides tips on how to recognize suspicious activity, and offers suggestions on lighting and landscaping your home to deter crime. Merchant Awareness Program The purpose of this program is to educate and train merchants on how to prevent and handle crime. This program will discuss everythi,ng from burglary to bomb threats and give you tips on spotting bad checks, credit cards, travelers checks and counterfeit money. All of these programs are available upon request by calling the Hercules Department of Public Safety at 724-9817. �PUBLIC WORKS PIPEUNE .254 $ 5 S S ss • CS sot Stopping & Going As Hercules grows, so does the traffic on its streets. To alleviate several problem areas, improvements have been initiated which should cause traffic to flow more easily. Last summer, work began on the San Pablo Avenue and Sycamore Avenue intersection consisting of such items as new lanes, left-turn pockets and, most importantly, the much-needed traffic signals. As part of this project, the old tunnel near San Pablo Avenue was closed when Sycamore Avenue was extended. This new street extension provides access to the business and industr ial lands to the west, and the Little League facility. All work at this intersection was completed at the end of January. At the end of January, the Ci ty removed the island on old Route 4 and Sycamore Avenue. For the last 10 years, this island prevented left turns onto and off Route 4. With the construction of the Highway 4, this road is now a secondary roadway. The City, anticipating the opening of Bren's and Centex Homes' new condominium models off Hercules Avenue, has installed a temporary four-way stop sign and warning flasher at the intersection of San Pablo Avenue and Hercules Avenue. Construction plans to improve fully this intersection with median islands, left-turn pockets and signalization are in design. It is anticipated that these improvements will be built in the summer of 1986. Lastly, the City is negotiating , with the state of California Department of Transportation to obtain funds to pay for a portion of the San Pablo Avenue and Route 4 intersection. Preliminary plans for this intersection have been completed and cover 'such items as signalization and channelization. As part of this improvement, a free righthand-turn lane from northbound San Pablo to Route 4 will be buil t. Upon completion of negotiations with the State, the City anticipates beginning final plans. Two other projects in the Ci ty's 5-year Capital Improvements Program are improvements at the Willow/Sycamore Avenue intersection and improvements to the 1-80 off ramp at Willow Avenue to provide for lefthand turn movements. Save The Bay Do you change your own automobile oil? If so, please remember that it is a ha~= ardous waste and it is against the law to dispose of used oil by dumping it into a storm or sanitary sewer system. Your sewage system ultimately discharges into San Pablo Bay. Any and all oil should be disposed of in a proper manner. Most gas stations will accept used oil and dispose of it properly. Also, the Hercules Recycling Center hopes to have the capabili ty of accepting used oil soon. Remember, you can help to save our Bay by not dumping oil into any sewage/water system. After-School Youth Work Program The Public Works Department is presently recrui ting Hercules teenagers (15 - 18 years of age) to assist Ci ty maintenance staff for 2 hours a day (from 3 - 5 p.m.) with a variety of maintenance work. Typical tasks will include: litter control, lakeside and creek-way cleaning, play structure maintenance, weed control and general maintenance duties. This program is on a temporary probationary period, ending on June 11, 1986, at which time the program will be evaluated by the City on its overall progress and efficiency. If proven successful, the Youth Work Program will be made permanent. operating year around. For employment applications, call 7249800 or stop by the Hercules City Hall at 555 Railroad Avenue. 3 �CALENDAR OF EVENTS HERCULES CITY COUNCIL Meets the' 2nd and 4th Wednesday of 'each month. ' '; PLANNING COMMISSION Meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION Meets the 2nd Monday of each month. Everyone is welcome. Meetings are ~eld at Ohlone Community Center, 190 Turquolse. Appreciation Dinner for Lynn Judnich and John Cadigan Friday., April 4, 1986. An appreciation dinner in honor of Lynn Judnich and John Cadigan will be held at Richmond Country Club, 3900 Giant Road, Richmond. For tickets and information, calL 724-9807. City Council Election Tuesday, April 8, 1986. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Look for the address of your polling place in your sample bal16t packet mailed to each regiStered voter. spring Flea Market Saturday, April 26, 1986 - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Cree-kside Shopping Center (near Thrifty's). Spaces available. Call 7249806. March of Dimes Walk-a-Thon Sunday, April 27, 1986. This Walk for the March of Dimes will benefit children with birth defects. The Walk will begin at Pinole Valley High ' School at 8:00 a.m. and will trek through Pinole and Hercules for a distance of 32 km (20 miles). If you, your family, or friends would Eke to partiCipate, either in part or the entire distance, call Ray Greer at 2735650 for information .and sponsor sheets. 8th Annual CuI tural Fai r "Dynami te Run May 3, 1986 This year, the 8th AnnualCultural. Fair will again be held at Refugio Valley Park iri Hercules, d~r~ctly after the Dynamite Run. Approximately 500 people are expected to participate in the Dynamite Run. 4 The Dynamite Run will be~in at 10:00 a.m. The Cultural Fair will begin immediately jollowini the R~n and . ~ill continue until 5:00 p.m. in the Refugio Valley Park in Hercules. ' The day will be filled with art and crafts exhibits, demonstrationsand~duca­ tional displays, entertainment and delicious ethnic foods. ' For more informa"tion on the Cultural Fair, call Hercules Parks & Recreation at 724-9806. To register for the Dynamite Run, call Steve Justice at Fleet Feet in Pinole at 222-0188, or pick up an application at the Hercules City Hall. Spring Pick-Up Day saturday, May 10, 1986. Richmond Sanitary Service will pick up items/objects no longer than 5 ft. in length and weighing less than 75 lbs. All items for pick~up must be placed at your curbside by 5:00 ~ Saturday morning. Items for pick-up must be in dry, disposable containers. Do n.21 place ftems in your garbage cans, or the cans will be picked up, too. The following items will not be picked up: concrete, pipe, household garbage, water heaters, stoves, iron objects, furn'iture, rock, earth or large bulky items. Open House for New Residents May 22, 1986 Come and meet your Mayor and Councilmembers in an informal Open House and become familiar with the City's past, present and future. This will be an opportunity for new members of the commun~ty who have just moved in, or those who have been here a short time, to meet their elected officials arid some of the City's staff. You . can ask those questions which new residents always have. Questions pertaining to information on public works projects, future development, and recreational 'opportuni ties can be answered at this get-acquainted Open House. The meeting will be at the Ohlone Community Cen ter, 190 Turquoi se, 7: 30 p.m., Thursday, May 22nd. Coffee, jl,lice and cookies will be provided. In or.der to allow us to plan ,accordingly, please RSVP by calling 7.24-9800 by May 21st. Communify Golf Tournament Friday, June ,6th. 'hank:lin Ca-I;lyon Golf Club, shotgun start~ dinner and 'awards, $35 ~ntry fee per person includes: green fee, cart, refreshments, prizes and dinner. Call 724-9806 for entry form. �Tips For Best Local Cable Service The following information and helpful hints are offered in an effort to provide the best possible cable television service to the people of Hercules. I. SERVICE CALLS AND SCHEDULING Bay Cablevision schedules its service calls on the following priority basis: a. Major System Outage - disruption of service to the majority of subscribers. b. Minor System Outage - disruption of service reasonably identifiable as unique to 8-10 subscribers or more, or to a specific geographic area. c. Impairments - when the cable signal is delivered but there is a deficiency in either the picture or sound, making the quality of the service sustantially less than satisfactory to the viewer. d. Miscellaneous - disruption of service caused by another party. For example: cable is cut by subscriber while planting garden. A service technician will be available to respond to service calls Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Fr iday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Thursday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Installations and cable connects can be scheduled Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Thursday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. TCI maintains an office at 5292 Titan, located off Hercules Avenue. Hours are Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m - 5 p.m. Phone: 724-4242. II• 4. If the General Manager is unable to assist, Tamara Wickland of the City of Hercules should be contacted. Call 7249800. CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS Any service industry expects that there will be legitimate complaints from its public from time to time. At TCI Bay Cablevision, the procedure involves four basic steps: 1. Chris Cordoza, the Customer Service Representative, is expected to add~ess complaints first. She should do so 1n a polite and professional manner. Call 7244242. 2. Lorna Yales, the Hercules Office Manager should be contacted if the Customer Service Representative is unable to assist. Call 724-4242. 3. Frank Hernandez, the General Manager of TCI Bay Cablevision should be contacted if the Hercules Office Manager is unable to assist. Call 232-1238. III. HELPFUL HINTS 1. If the service goes out, call your cable c~mpany ii£§! instead of your television repairman. 2. Do not disconnect cable wires coming into the converter boxes or switch cables around. It may result in loss of signal. 3. Always keep the television dial on cQannel 3 if you have a converter box. 4. Do not plug the converter box into an electrical outlet that is controlled by a wall swi tch. 5. Contact the Hercules cable office for packet containing pertinent information on VCRs and cable-ready sets, which will include a diagram and/or list of equipment needed to facilitate the installation and interfacing of your equipment with the cable system. Cable FM Radio Frequency CABLE CHANNEL KOIT KABL KQAK KYUU KDFC KTIM KIOI KGO KMEL KFOG KEAR 97.5 98.5 100.5 101. 5 102.5 lQ3.1 103.5 104.1 104.5 105.1 105.7 CABLE SIGNAL DISNEY MTV NASHVILLE ESPN KQED KCSM KJAZ KLHT KSAN KKHI KRQR 88.5 89.5 90.5 91.5 92.0 92.5 93.5 94.5 95.5 96.1 96.5 CABLE CHANNELS BROADCAST "IN STEREO" ARE: DISNEY, MTV, NASHVILLE, ESPN Cable TV Representative To Appear At Hercules Council Meeting On Wednesday, April 23, 1986, the General Manager of TCI Bay Cablevision will be making a presentation to the Hercules City Counci 1 regarding the sta'tus of CATV in Hercules. The City Council invites all interested residents to attend this meeting. City Council meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. and are held at Ohlone Community Center, 190 Turquoise, Hercules. 5 �Fire &cape Plans What is a fire escape plan? It's your strategy for a safe exit from your home during a fire. An effective escape plan depends on: (1) careful preparation to ensure that you are ready for any fire; (2) proper placement of smoke detectors to provide early warning if there is a fire; (3) regular drills so you will know what to do if there's a fi re in your home. Draw a floor plan of your home and label all doors and windows. Indicate primary and alternate exits from each room. If an alternate route is a window, be sure it can be opened easily. Include outdoor features that may help or hinder escape -such as balconies, roofs or trees. Choose an outdoor meeting place that's easy to remember and easy to get to. DO - Discuss company emergency procedures for earthquakes and other disasters. Actively participate in drills. DO - Know locations of emergency equipment and exits. DO - Learn first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. DON'T - Stay near windows, bookcases, mirrors or outside doors during an earthquake. Get under a sturdy table, desk or doorway. DON'T - use elevators. Feel free to contact the fire department if you need help in designing your plan or if you would like to have your plan reviewed. Once your plan has been developed, follow these survival tips: DON'T - Panic. others. 1) Crawl to the door on your hand and knees -- smoke and poisonous gasses collect near the ceiling. 2) Feel the door before opening it. 3) If the door is hot or smoke is seeping in , use your alternate exit. Earthquake preparedness is an individual decision -- make it your choice to be quake-safe. Dennis Salmi Assistant Chief Fire Prevention Bureau Rodeo Fire Prevention District 4) Lower yourself to safety by using a fire ladder or hang by your hands from the windowsill, then let go. Bend your knees to cushion your landing (don't jump unless it's your last resort). 5) Signal for help by waving a sheet or other light-colored object if you can't escape through the window. 6) If your clothes catch fire - STOP, DROP AND ROLL. Do not run! 7) Never re-enter a burning building. If you have any questions about your FIRE ESCAPE PLAN, please feel free to call 799-4561 and ask for the Fire Marshal. Earthquake Preparedness 6 DO - Check for hazards around your workplace. Be aware of them. (Look for objects, wall fixtures or cabinets which might fall dUring an earthquake). We live in earthquake country. As one of the highest risk areas in the United States, California is shaken by earthquakes every day. Most are barely felt -and cause little or no damage. Preparedness is the key to earthquake safety and survival. Knowing what to do before, during and after an earthquake can save lives, reduce casualties and prevent unnecessary financial losses. The Rodeo Fire Protection District would like to offer the following simple Do's and Don'ts of quake safety. Stay calm and reassure DON'T - Use telephones unless there is a fire or severe injury. Community Celebrations Three events took place last December 14 which mark significant progress in the City of Hercules. Beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday morning, councilmembers, residents and City staff gathered together to celebrate the start-up of Hercules' first traffic signal, the groundbreak.ing for the new Civic Center and the City's 85th birthday. First Traffic Signal. Located at San Pablo and Sycamore, the first signal light marks the beginning of significant improvements being performed and planned on the entire length of San Pablo Avenue. Mayor Russ Perkins christened the light pole properly with a dose of champagne. The development of projects along the street are necessitating the improvements, and the various developers are paying for these improvements as the projects progress. Civic Center Groundbreaking. This event also featured the Mayor who turned the first shovel of dirt with a backhoe. Simultaneously, dozens of balloons were released in celebration of the occasion. Work is progressing at the Civic Center site ' on Sycamore Avenue, and the building is scheduled for completion in January of 1987. Rudo-Metkin Corp. of San Rafael was the successful bidder on the project. �Landfill Update 85th Birthday Party. The City of Hercules was incorporated on December 14, 1900, and was 85 years old on the day of the party. Celebrants were treated to birthday cake which was decorated with the City Seal, a traffic signal (for the signal celebration) and a shovel (commemorating the groundbreaking). The party was held at the Hercules Fire Station which presently sits on the Civic Center site, and the station was decorated for the occasion with streamers and balloons. Entertainment included a clown and magician. A good time was had by all. Origins of Hercules In 1861, California Powder Works established its first plant near Santa Cruz. It made "black powder" (gun powder). In 1868, after the invention of dynamite by Albert Nobel, California Powder Works started manufacturing that commodity. In 1869, they established a dynamite plant in San Francisco in what is now Golden Gate Park. Sand dunes, wild grasses and isolation from civilization made it a perfect locale for producing dynamite. As San Francisco grew and developed, the location became more and more undesirable. In 1879, California Powder Works purchased from Samuel Tennent a 21. 7 acre parcel of land on the isolated shores of San Pablo Bay. Over the years, the company bought more land. The ini tial dynami te plant was constructed in two years and started production in 1881. Eventually, California Powder Works changed its name to Hercules Powder Works. In 1900, the company incorporated the area it owned into the City of Hercules. Historic ,Homes Win Grand Prize Congratulations to Aegis Financial Corporation, developers of the Hercules Historic Homes, for their receipt of the Grand Prize Award in Renaissance '85, a remodeling and rehabilitation contest sponsored by the National Association of Homebuilders & Remodeling Magazine. Hercules Historic Homes took first place over 100 other contestants from across the country. The 20 Historic Homes were scattered along an old street system in what is now the single family subdivision built by Citation Builders, and at one time, housed company workers for the California Powder Works from 1890 - 1910. Today, the homes have ' been restored to their original Queen Anne and Colonial Revival style splendor. The homes are still located along the Bay and are once again occupied with families. In the last issue of The Herculean, information was provided-on--two--proposed landfill sites near the Hercules City limits in Franklin Canyon. As was delineated at that time, the Hercules City Council has taken a very strong position against those two si tes. Since , the last issue of ~h~ ~~rcYlean, the City Council has joined with organizations and residents in Hercules, Rodeo and Crockett to aggressively oppose the sites. Petitions with over 1,000 names in opposition were submitted to the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors. The City was successful in its arguments that the County's focus should not be on identifying sites near current urban development. Other jurisdictions in West County ,j oined Hercules in this posi tion. As a result, the Board of Supervisors has initiated a study to identify possible landfill sites in the southeastern part of the County. This location is the least populated and remote from urban development in the County. At the same time, environmental documents are being prepared for ,3 prospective landfills in Central to East Contra Costa County. All 3 proposals are by private sector garbage firms. . We will continue to try to provide updates on this issue of most importance to the City. Hercules Receives Bond Act Funds This past November, Hercules was recommended to receive $223,478 from the State of California Senior Center Bond Act Funds to construct a Senior Center in Hercules. The Hercules Senior Citizens Project was ranked #1 in Contra Costa County to receive bond monies. When the State Legislature approves the grant, the Center is proposed to be built on the Civic Center site next to the new City Hall (off Sycamore, northwest of Creekside Shopping Center). The Senior Center building will architecturally blend with the design of the new City Hall building and will be a single-story structure, with a large multipurpose room; outdoor patio, restroom facilities, and a kitchen. This facility will give the Seniors adequate space for group activities, meetings, dinners and other recreational and special activities. As soon as the State Legislature approves the projects to receive bond monies, the City will finalize the plans and competitive bids wil ~ be received to construct the Center. It is hoped that construction could begin in late 1986. For more information on the Hercules Senior Citizens Program activities, please see the attached Park & Recreation Brochure, or call 724-9806. 7 �HERCULES CITIZEN SURVEY RESULTS The results of the Hercules Citizen Survey, which was conducted in the Winter Issue of Th~ H~rcylean, have been tabulated. A special thanks to all of you who took the time to fill out the Survey. We received a total of 261 responses to the SurveYi an 8.5% return. The results of some of the questions are listed below. A complete copy of the Survey results are available to the public by calling the City Hall at 724-9800. 1. What do you feel are the most important problems facing Hercules? Please rank from 1 to 13 with 1 being the most important and 13 the least important Ranked a. b. c. d. e. f. g. Ranked Responses il #2 29% 10% 3% 1% 3% 2% 13% 12% 4% 1% 7% 3% 232 221 214 220 225 223 1% 0% 10% 6% 22% 5% 12% 5% 3% 13% 14% 19% 4% 5% 225 214 233 229 234 236 236 h. i. j. k. 1. m. Proposed landfills in Franklin Canyon •••••••• Expansion of the City's tax base ••••••••••••• Provision of Child Care Services ••.•••.•••••• Community Recreation Center •••••••••••••••••• Lack of shopping facilities •••••••••••••••••• Street improvements •••••••••••••••••••••••••• Expanded recreational programs & facilities for youth •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Senior Citizens Center ••••••••••••••••••••••• Public School facilities ••••••••••••••••••••• Bus services •••••••••••••••.•••••.•••.••••••• BART extension to Hercules ••••••••••••••••••• Landscaping open space ••••••••••••••••••••••• Crime •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• n. Othe r . • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . • . . . • . . . • • . . . • . . • • • . • . . .. 40 - Need for gas station ••••••••••••••••• 4% - Concern that residential homes and property are maintained .••••••••••••• 3% - Concern about odors/pollution from Pacific Refinery ••••••••••••••••••••• l% - Misc. (less than 1% each) •••••••••••. 8% Total Othe r ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 16 % 12. Are you satisfied with the following in Hercules? a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. Police Protection •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Fire Protection ••••••••••••••••••••.••••••••• Street Cleaning •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••. Park Maintenance and Improvements •••••••••••• Street Landscaping •••••••••••••••••.••••••••• Condition of Street Pavement ••••••••••••••.•• Traffic Management ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Recreation Programming ••••••••••••••••••••••• Garbage Pick-up •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Schools •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••.•••• Yes 81% 79% 69% 74% 55% 69% 48% 78% 90% 70% No 19% 21% 31% 26% 45% 31% 52% 22% 10% 30% Responses 262 145 254 246 256 251 251 245 262 219 k. Othe r ...•.•.•......•.•....•....•.••......•...............•••... 29 - Majority of comments were that there are ntoo many STOP signs n 13. How do you feel about the following statements? Strongly Agree (SA) 8 Agree Undecided (A) (U) Disagree (D) Strongly Disagree (SD) a. Hercules should do more to attract SA A retail business development ••••••••••.• 45% 39% (84%) b. Hercules should do more to attract industrial development •••••••••• '.•••••• 26% 31% (57%) c. Hercules needs better signage on 1-80 and Highway 4 ••••• '••••••••••••••••••••• 30% 34% (64%) U D 7% 7% 3% (10%) 10% 17% 16% (33%) 13% 18% 6% (24%) SD �SA A d. Every household in Hercules should be required to have garbage pick-up service •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 48% 32% (80%) e. Hercules should develop a program to ensure that residential homes are property maintained •••••••••••.••.••••• 55% 24% (79%) f. The City should regulate the parking of recreation vehicles in residential areas ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••.•••.• 44% 34% (78%) g. The City should oppose the two proposed landfill sites in Franklin Canyon ••••.• 62% 16% (78%) h. The City should place emphasis on the restoration of the Historic District ••• 16% 41% (57%) i. The City should develop the Waterfront Park and acquire additional land on the bayside of the Southern Pacific Railroad for public parks ••••••••.••.•• 38% 43% (81%) j. The City should work with BART to locate a site for a future location in Hercules ••••.•.•••••.•.••••••••••••• 66% 22% (88%) k. The City should establish fixed public transporation routes through Hercules •• 44% 37% (81%) u D 8% 7% 5% (12%) 10% 8% SD 3% (11%) 12% 6% 4% (10%) 17% 3% 3% (6%) 26% 15% 2% (17%) 13% 5% 0% (5%) 6% 4% 2% (6%) 12% 4% 2% (6%) 15. What new retail businesses would you like to see in Hercules? Gas station ••••••••••••.••••••••••••••• 27% - Department store ••••••••••.••••.•••.••• 16% - Restaurants •••••••••••••••.••••••.••••• ll% - Hardware store ••••.•••••••..•••.••••••. lO% - Bank •••••••••••••••••••.•••••••.••••••• 8% - Nursery ••••••••••••••••.••••••..••••••• 6% - Misc (less than 1% each) ••••.••.••••••. 22% 100% 17. What public facilities would you like to see in Hercules? Please rank from 1 to 12. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. 1. m. Ranked Ranked Responses U 12 Swimming Pool Center •••••.•••...•••.••••••••• 37% 10% 198 Soccer field ••••••.•••••••.•••••••••••.•••••• 3% 10% 174 Baseball fields •••••••••••••••••••••••••••.•• 1% 7% 167 Tennis courts ••.••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 8% 5% 165 Basketball courts ••••••••••••.••••••••••••••• 1% 5% 173 Gymnasium •••••••.•••••••••••••••••••••••••••• · 6% 18% 185 Tot Lots..................................... 6% 5% 167 Playgrounds •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 5% 11% 184 Senior Citizens Center ••••••••••••••••••.•••• 10% 3% 176 Child Care Center ..•••••••••••••••••••••••••. 9% 8% 170 High School .••••••••••••••..••••••••••••••••• 13% 22% 187 Junior High School .•••••••••••••••••••••••••• 15% 23% 181 Other......................................................... 23 - Wide variety of items all less than 1% each - no significant number of comments were the same 9 �LYNN JUDNICH & JOHN CADIGAN RETIRE FROM CITY COUNCIL Councilmember John Cadigan will leave office in mid-April after the municipal elections- on April 8th. He has served on the Hercules City Council for four years, serving as Mayor during the 1984-85 year. John was also the Chairman of the Contra Costa Mayors Conference dur~ng that year, the second Hercules Mayor to ever hold that posi tion. After 8 years of service to the residents of Hercules, Councilmember Lynn Judnich has decided not to seek a third term. Lynn first moved to Hercules in September, 1976, and was elected to the City Council in March, 1978. She served as Mayor twice, in 1981-82 and 1983-84. Lynn was born in San Francisco and is currently Supervisor of Administrative Support in the University of California Patent office in Berkeley. John was born in Portland, Maine, and moved to California in 1952. He was very active in the community and city government in San Bruno before moving to Hercules over six years ago. John has been intimately involved in many issues and activities during his four years on the Council. He ~orked hard to obtain the funding for the first fire station in Hercules, and to provide the mechanism for the expansion of the Pinole Sewage Treatment Plant which Hercules shares. John has served on the Board of Directors of the West Contra Costa County Transit Authority and the Council Subcommittee on School Facilities. He has been active in efforts to restore the Old Clubhouse and in efforts to establish local programming on the Ci ty' s Channel l2B. During Lynn's 8 years on the Council, she devoted many hours of service both di rectly on the Counci 1 and on a number of committees. She served on the Board of the west Contra Costa Transit Authority, as Council liaison to the Hercules Sister City Association, as Chairperson of the Hercules Industrial Development Committee, as a member of the Council's School Facilities Subcommittee, and has been actively involved with the restoration of the Old Clubhouse in Hercules. After 8 years of serving the community, Lynn stated, "I feel that the time has come to allow other residents to participate in what I believe to be the most challenging and creative posi tion anyone wishing to get involved in Hercules could hold." When interviewed about his Council term, John could not single out just one thing that was extremely important, but indicated how satisfying and rewarding the last four years have been. John's energy, commitment and humor will be missed. Lynn's time, efforts and commitment to the City will be missed. In honor of Lynn and John's community service, an appreciation dinner is being held Friday, April 14, 1986, at 6:30 p.m. at Richmond Country Club, 3900 Giant Road, Richmond, CA. For more information, call 724-9807. Election 1986 Eight Herculeans are currently campaigning for two seats on the Hercules City Council. Councilmembers John Cadigan and Lynn Judnich are not running for reelection, leaving two open positions. The eight candidates are Ann Earnest, Robert Kard, Deborah Long, Judy Musgrove, Norman Schwartz, Lynette Tanner, Bennett Tom and Ted villacorte. The election will be held on Tuesday, April 8. The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8: 00 p.m. The address of your polling place will be included in your sample ballot which will be mailed to all registered voters prior to April 8. 10 You are encouraged to get to know the candidates and the issues, and vote on election day. �4th City Park Under Construction [ . --- r·1 ~' - -- !I 1] -' r -I . '- ~ , -1 ' ~-' rJi" i • ! " I _I ' I! --W~ : w-_ ____. -I j [ . Foxboro Park Foxboro Park is currently under construction and will be completed some time during the Summer. Foxboro is a 3.59 acre park designed to be a neighborhood park for the homes, townhouses and condominiums in the Foxboro area. When completed, recreational amenities in the park will include 2 tennis courts, a basketball court, 7 picnic tables with barbeques, a grass volleyball field, a Tot Lot, -a large grassy play field, a quartermile aggregate concrete running path, and a recreation building. The building will be used to house community aetivities, recreation classes and a Tiny Tots Program. Recycling Program Expanding As part of the Council's overall efforts to develop a comprehensive solid waste program, approval has been given to an expanded Recycling Program. At the present time, there is a drop-off for recyclable materials the first Saturday of each month at Hercules Elementary School. In the near future, a drop-off center will be located at Ohlone Elementary School which will be open and supervised at least one day a week. Please try to separate your recyclable materials (tin, aluminum, newspapers, cardboard, and glass) and , bring them to the drop-off pOint. More information on the new hours and location will be available in the near future. Rem~mQ~L. j2g.r1 Qi 1he ~itD ~ifo.rts 1Q Qj2pos~ n~~ 19ndiill.§ n~g.r Q.y'!: community is based on g comprehensive prog.rgID . ~hich ~ill .r~g~£~ mg1~.rigl.§ Q~ing placed in the existing landfills and 1hus help to lengthen their life. 11 �City Directory 3 City Council Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmembers Russ Perkins Charles Collins John Cadigan Lynn Judnich Gorgonio M. Solidum Planning Commission Chair Bennett Tom Vice Chair Frank Tetzschner Commissioners Al Bellez Alex Sample Norman Schwartz City Staff Steven M. Salomon Ellen M. Zapata William A. Lindsay Russell Quinn Douglas V. Spindler August Silva Cliff Marchetti Tamara Wickland Please note these new City Offices phone numbers: Community Services Commission Chair Vice Chair Commissioners City Manager City Clerk/Treasurer Finance Director/ Assistant to the City Manager Director of Public Safety Services Public Works Administrator Building Official Director of Parks & Recreation Administrative Analyst City Ball, General Infor.ation Parks , Recreation Obi one Co.aunity Center Civic Arts Bouse (Tiny Tots) Finance Depart.ent, Business Licenses City Clerk's Office City Manager's Office Police A~inistration Eaergency Public Work., Planning and Building Depart.ents, Inspections and Engineering Rodeo Fire Protection District Fire Eaergency Sylvia R. Paulk Suzanne Lingenfelter Richard Estevez Raymond Ingalls Lynette Tanner Ted Villacorte Fred Wachawicz LYNETTE TANNER Hercules City Council • • • • Experience In Local Government Family Oriented Has the Time and Dedication to Serve Will Represent all Citizens of Hercules Committee to Elect Lynette Tonner 144 Skelly. Hercules. CA 94547 FPPC ID. '851717 (415) 724·2145 all ask for your vote on April 8" 12 This is a paid political advertisement. 124-9800 124-9806 724-9832 124-9833 124-9808 124-9812 124-9813 124-9815 911 124-9825 199-4561 911 � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/37dafdf88a489c5d8737dd97ef22e100.pdf 76cc376536db24fda5e20a0bd3644028 PDF Text Text THE HERCULEAN MAYOR'S MESSAGE My Fellow Herculeans: We are proud of our city and what has come to be. We are blessed with a unique environment and many fine physical amenities. Most importantly, we are fortunate to have a population comprised of many fine individuals. Throughout our growth process, the Ci ty Council and staff have a ttempted to foster and encourage the development of a unique community spirit, one founded on the premise that we should all take an active interest in our neighbors and the communi ty at large. This summer we have a number of activities that have been scheduled by the Park and Recreation Department to continue the effort in developing the communi ty spi ri t. The following is a list of summer activities available for you to enjoy: Summer Entertainment Series Beginning June 24 through September 17, this summer series will feature campfire programs at Ohlone Park on topics ranging from snakes and lizards to stargazing. Concerts at the Refugio Valley Park gazebo will include rock, jazz, 50's and 60's, bluegrass and classical music groups. General entertainment such as a clown and puppet show will also be part of the Summer Entertainment Series. Please refer to the attached Park and Recreation brochure for the exact dates, times and activities of the Summer Entertainment Series. Threes, Please - A new program offered this summer for 3 year olds to keep them active and challenged. Your 3 year old can join other 3 year olds at the Ohlone Communi ty Center on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9 to 11:30 a.m. for games, crafts, play and socialization. The program begins July 1. Kiddy Kamp - A young person's alternative to Day Camp, this program is designed for children ages 4, 5 and 6. The day runs a little shorter than a normal Day Camp, from 9 to 2 p.m., with activities ranging from field trips to crafts Kiddy Kamp will also provide learning program to keep your or her toes and prepare them return to school. and games. an academic child on his to enter or The Kamp w ill run Monday through Thursday during the months of July and August. Summer Day Camp - For children ages 5 through 12, this program will run weekly from June through August. Each week has a theme around which activities, field trips and cr afts w ill be or iented. Camp hour s are available from either 9 a.m. to 3 p. m., or 8 a. m. to 6 p. m. If enough people are interested, early morning care will be available from 6:30 to 8 a.m. Call 724-9800 or 724-9833 for ' 1l10re information or to pre-register for any of these programs, listed above. 4th of July - Once again, Hercules will celebrate our nation's birthday with a "bang." The day's celebration activities will include a parade down Redwood to Refugio Valley Park complete with bands, neighborhood drill teams, horses, games, and 1 ive entertainment. The highlight of the day's celebration will be the fireworks display at dusk over San Pablo Bay. Art, Wine & Food Festival - The 3rd annual festival will be Saturday and Sunday, September 20 and 21, at Refugio Valley Park. This year's festival will once again feature fine wines to taste plus great entertdinment and ar~ As you can see, the ci ty staff ha s worked diligently to plan and schedule these summer activities. I encourage you to participate in building community spirit by attending some of the activities and sharing the Herculean experience. Charles N. Collins Mayor SUMMER PARKS & RECREA TION BROCHURE INCLUDED �1{;~'>.CIICK9all)l(%:lN{X:CKo»ll:K'iXIII:'{'>"'-.cK~~~'>.CIICKiX'III:K~'_;~'>.CIIQ(,>.CIICK;~'>.CIIQ(;>.CIIQ(;~~>~,~;~~; ~~~;>.CIIQ(·~'1 Ii I II I CHIEF'S CORNER ~ ~ I I II Earthquake Preparedness I D!!RING .BE W!TIIOlJlIIIE IF INDOORS, don't run outside. Stay where you are! Take cover under a table, desk, bench or doorway of an inside wall. Stay a\,ray from outside walls. ~ 8 I a, ~ ! I ~ 8 I i~.,~ i s Earthquakes are a fact of life in California.This is particularly true of the greater San Francisco Bay Region, an area that lies astride a broad complex of major active faults. The San Andreas fault is the best known, but it is by no means the only potential source of a maJ'or earthquake. There are at least nine other Jm.Q}ll} active faults in the region capable of producing strong, potentially damaging earthquakes. The Hercules Police Department would l .ike to offer the following tips on preparing for an earthquake. ~ IF DRIVING, pull away from any objects that could fall. Stop and stay in your car. AFTER THE EARTHOUAKE 1. BEFORE THE EARTHQUAKE I 1. 2. D . B~ ~ I 2. § II ~, ~ 'J,. ~ ! *, I 3. ~ I a I a, I.'.' ! I I .i ~ I I i g i~ ~~~S\~i:hut 4. ~~juere~~rst aid to anyone who is Sniff for gas leaks - start at the hot water heater. If you smell gas or suspect a leak, turn off the main i::v:a~~:, h~~:~.windowsand 3. 4. Play the earthquake game: what would happen i f the earthquake occurred now? how would we protect ourselves? 5. 6. If you play the earthquake game regularly, you will be quicker to react when the earthquake occurs. Alert yourself to dangers in your home that you can easily correct and feel more secure about other ~embers of your family when you are apart. ..I.. . . I Train the family: off gas, water and electricity. in how to protect one's self during the earthquake. ~,<'. 8 l:l I i i25 i I" I I i,I l.'!! IF WALKING, and you can get into an open area or field, do so, but take care that you are not in the range of falling objects. B ~ I.'!' 7. 8. 9. carefully If water leaks are suspected, shut off water at main valve. If damage to your electrical system is suspected, turn off system at main fuse box. Check neighbors for inj uries or fire hazards. Turn on battery-operated radio and listen for advisories. Check house, chimney and roof for damage. Start clean-up efforts. Be prepared for aftershocks. Do not uSe phone or go for a drive. REMEMBER- BE PREPARED Set aside supplies: portable radio, television, flashlight and extra batteries. a one-week supply of food and water in plastic bottles. wrench to shut off gas. first aid. kit. i, i I.', ! I ~ II I... I' I I *. I~." I'..'. I~" ~ I g 8 I~~ II.'., fire exiinguisher. Inspect home, secure furniture and ap- ~~fl h:tauv&.. items of furni ~ ureto I I check ciosets, shelves and cabinets I pli:~~~~~ . wi;itei heater, refrigerator, i ~~~l ~~:.e heavy items to the lower ~lips install or latches on inside of cabinet doors. re!flove or isolate flammable matenal. ~. ~ 2a ~ ~ i(>.QIO(>.CIIQ(~'>.IIICK~>.NK~;>.QIIK~>.NK~~~~iX'III:K~~~'~~~_~>.IIIk'>.CIIQ(!4IIK~'~'~~. �r-' ~'~oaIIK' ~'~ll!IIIKXlII<~')N(,~~~~~c.3D.CXlII<XlII<· ~~XIIi:!G~' XIIi:!G)jack"~~NICK~~~1 I~ ~ I,: I II ~ I '·Are you planning to put ' a deck in your new backyard, a shade cover over your patio, or install a sprinkler system? I.. '1' • 8. '1" . I.' '2 fl... I I.. R i " , I_ 1' 9 I ~ Each bfthese items require a permit from ' the Public Works Department at City H!alL Permits Ail required for raised decks, shade structures, and anything dealing with electrical, mechanical or plumbing modifications or additionL Permits are llQ.t required for fences less than 6 feet high, concrete work (patio slabs and sidewalks), and retaining walls less than 3 feet high (over 3 feet must be an ~ngineered wall). ,' Beginning June 3rd through August 26th, the Publ ic Works Depa rtment w ill be open every Tuesday evening until 7:30 p.m. " A building inspector will be available ,to issue permits and answer questions regard.,., ingCity !:equirements pertaining to fences, pool instal l ations, ·irrigatio,n systems, room addi tions, decks a 'n d other hDOomUge/sbpU~nidnleesrs, ip,mUPbrlol,vCemWeonrtkss· AdAmcl,cn~. rsdtirnagt,otro,' 6 6 t .,.. I I ,8 :, I.i· ~ g B "the City understands that many people , are O unable to , stop by the inspection depart'. ment from 8 - 5, and to better serve the ~ residents of Hercules, these evening hours I will assist those in need of information or permits." An inspector will also be ~."'." :l1.andscapeirrigation systems are a modiavailable to perform inspections during ~ fication to the water system and require these extended hours by appointment. "'~.'. aperlliit to ensure that there are no u n - , safe conditions. Improper installation '8 could tie ha-zardous· not only at the homeowner's re'sidence, but also t ,o neighbors, .~ through possible contamination by back . ' B ' flow of .contaminated water into the water uLl·ghts Out'" .';l' .I' ' .' 1 -., , , - 1. ~.'. I '~."'.' ~ I . ~ ,i' I~,. I, i·,, I <, 1 Extended Hours Home Improvements i! a: I1 i '1 I . PUBLIC WORKS PIPELINE, ._._._._._._._._._._._._._.-.-._. i~..' B. ' .' I1.e:•• a I .~. mains. I Structures and accessory buildings which .' extend to the property line represent a i.·. fire hazard. If minimum setbacks which Hercules' streets are friendly during X have been established throughout the City the daytime hours, but after dark, streets . t. are not maintained, eventually properties should be \Olell lit for safety and protecI could be connected to one another by a tion. Most residents hardly notice their '1"" , f s t ructures w h'lC h exten d to t h e street lights until they burn ou. t. Hercu'. .,; serles 0 side fence. If a fire started at any resles' street Hghts are maintained by P.G. ~ 'd ' d' 'bl ' & E. You can contact P. G. & E. di rectly I 1 ence, lt woul be lmposs~ e for flre t t b II ' 233 4360 I'," ' d b 0 repor outages y ca 1ng • equ1pment an personnel to get etween Please have the following information structures to control the fire. This could ". & .' >. have an effect not only on the horne inready when you call: ~ vol ved, but enti re neighborhoods. The " I'~ minimum s .e t,back ' of 5 feet from the side 1. the Pole number (w,hich is clearly vis, ," . f , . " , ible on the street-side of the pole at f en«e ".I lne 1S notbnly or pr~vacy,but ~t , h' h d ",IIt, provides an 'a ccess for ,emergency use. approXlmately 8 feet 19; an People like to save money and "do it ' yourse If" wh en rna k'~ng h orne ' 1mprovements, however, not everyone is aware of the various requirements which are imposed for o ne's Q}lD_llLQ.I.j;lJ;;.I..iQD. Improper installations of horne improvements co'Uld be , d l sastrous. Please' call the Publ.ic Works Department (724..,9126) to determine i f a permit is needed for your horne improvements before you plunge into your project. A telephone call may mean savings in time, money, e nergy and effort. 2. the address of behind the pole. the house di rectly If your street light(s) are out, don't assume someone else has already called P. G. & E. or the City. The average time aIlowed for repair of a street light is five (5) working days. I f you -need assistance or the reported street light has not been energized in the allotted time span, please feel free to contact the City of Hercules Public Works Department at 7249825. I B.'. .. 1·.·.'.· I•Ii!.·' I... ','.' a 8 I '3a ' , IB_II_Z~~~~~~XlII<'~~~~~~XlII<>'3Ia<?i3""<*'I:<~XlII<;~~XWC~~:iNc~ �1l:~M.K~_~~HlCKMIIK~~ _ _ ~1:iM(~,!>N(;'_C>~*"HICK~XIIIX~~)(.<El.c,,_~~~, I.ff-.... I ~ ! I·.· Il5.,' I i " " I, '.' " B.' I I,; Ia.· ~ 8.,. ~ ~ 2 iI ~ ! I a " I ~ ~ i .·.··.· ~ ~ .'.'..' " iii I2 j ~.;.' . .' 2 1J .... ~ ~ I t~,.,.''. i ~ i '." II ~.' ! Ia a"2 8 2 l5 , Nonlicensed Contractors The nonlicensed contractor is a problem for everyone. Many times, the public is , h' k' hI' d fooled lnto t In lng t at a non lcense contractor w ill give them a better deal because nonlicensed contractors sometimes quote lower prices than the licensed contractor. Last year, the Contractors state License Board received nearly 30,000 consumer complaints against contractors in California. Approximately 1/4 of these were against nonlicensed contractors. There are 196,000 licensed contractors in this state. When a consumer files a complaint against a licensed contractor, the Board attempts to mediate the problem with both parties. I f mediation is unsuccessful, the Board takes additional steps which could lead to a legal action against the contractor which could involve r.estitution, a fine, and possibly license suspension or revocation. On the other hand, a consumer complaint against an unlicensed contractor, if he/ she can be found, usually resul ts in a citation against the nonlicensee, but the Board cannot order 'the nonlicensee to correct the work because he/she is not licensed. Before hiring a contractor, consumers are encouraged to: (1) obtain more than one lill.tiln bid; (2) look a t the work the contractor has completed for other customers; (3) verify that the contractor has workers compensation insurance coverage; 04) insist that the contractor file a building permit with the City where a contractors license must be shown in order for an issuance of a building permi t. If unlicensed contractors say they will do a good )'ob, all you have is their word on it. Licensed contractors a re regulated by state law. For more information on how to hire and work with a contractor and get the most for your money, read "Blueprint for Building Quality", available by contacting the Contractors State License Board, P.O.Box 26000, Sacramento, CA, 95826. ~ Fire Hazards Dear Citizens: th~~:g~O~~a;o's/~f~~~C~l~~eagvii~l~!br~~i~ dents of the threat of wildland ty p e fires. At that time, firefighting resources throughout Contra Costa Co un t y were assisting with efforts in the Sa n ta Cruz area to bring major wildland fires under control. The flyer was intended to mfotivatedresidents to dClear t?eir prope rty 0 any ry grass an provlde adeq ua t e firebreaks around their homes. The f lyer also cautioned people on the use of o u tdoor barbecues and other ignition so urces. State law requires a licensed contractor for jobs costing $200 or more. Consumers a r e warned against the many financial risks and workmanship problems posed by unlicensed contractors. Thenonlicensed contractor community continues to survive because consumers believe that nonlicensed contractors will give them a better deal. if:e The Board has found that unlicensed contractors consistently submit the lowest bids on projects. The reasons for this is noncompliance with state and federal tax requirements and their failure to contribute to employee benefit programs, such as disability and unemployment insurance. However, because the homeowner is typicCjlly more interested in getting his/ her project completed as inexpensively as possible, the "technicalities" of state license and tax requirements become less important--until something goes wrong, of course. Then the homeowner wants to know how the state can allow something like this to happen. But the public is not alone in becoming the victim of unlicensed contractors. The state's economy suffers Homes buil t with wood shingle roofs or with wood siding are more suscepti bl e t o the threat of fire than those ho mes wi th tile roofs and stucco siding. Th e b est preventive measure residents can ta ke to protect their homes from wildland f i re exposure is to clear a firebreak 1 5 - 20 feet of all combu.stible dry gras s. The City has taken steps to lessen the thr eat of wildland fires to those homes bo rdered by openland ,areas by establishi n g fi rebreaks in those areas accessible t o heavy machinery. In those areas not p r ovi ded with firebreaks, we are asking res i de n ts to go beyond fencelines into the openl and areas and provide their own 15 - 2 0 f eet firebreaks. too. Experts estimate that California is losing more than $2 billion in income taxes alone each year. Where, then~ is the advantage of hiring an unlicensed contractor? The low bid becomes illusory since every taxpayer ends up paying for the benefits .a nd costs that the unlicensed contractor doesn't. Remember, the critical time for w i l dland fires is here, so let's prepare o u rselves .now. If you have any quest ions concerning firebreaks or ways to safeguard your home, please contact the Fire Prevention Bureau of the Rodeo/Hercul es Fi re Protection District for assistance at 1994561. Thank you. Dennis Salmi, Ass't Chief I15 I ~ I" '. I I I···· ~ !is ",..•. .r.I i R. 1 I Sf Ig I:i .'.' ! I.·.·. ·. ~ ~ ! ii i.:. I 1: I ", '1' .'. I.·.· I ~ Once again, the fire district would l ik e 8. to urge all residents with tall dry g rass ~ in their yards or surrounding area to take ! nh~~~~~:~Y steps to el iminate t h ese i i 1.,'- " . .. I '."> ,2., ....... i " ,. I"'" 8.'. I i!i i ! a t I , ~_.~:'::::'I �~-<);""'IX>:.c;C:O;~C<D§I>X,>8X>.3tX,~,»x,>8X'''<>:::e<o~>:»X''''<>:iIC<>!.X>3'!<~<*,,'<»>:O~;.:.eC:<+l'O~,XW(>'::C.<iMC.<'x.:.<);""CK«e<-.xC:-CXC:<i');""CiC~"C~ ~ ! t.·.· ~ ! ; ~~~'~,~l,"~~~~~!,~ ~, l \ 1Jh~ ~ I , ~ ~ %~~....J" vv i~ ~ ~ ~ x I Ii ~ I I ~ ~,~ ~ iJ~~ ~ ~ y. ~~~ X ~,~;,: ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ :.:l v, ~ 1:1 ~ ~ ~ ~ X § • REFUGIO VALLEY ROAD FIRE STATION Construction will be starting this summer on a new Hercules fire station at the intersection of Refugio Valley Road and Falcon rlay. The station will include a two-bay aparatus room, with enough space for four fire engines, hoses, and other equipment, plus office and living space for the engine crews. i • ~ ~ located at the Civic Center site off Sycamore. The temporary portable station will be relocated to the Hercules Corpoation Yard where it will be used to house Public Works offices and equipment. I The new fire station is being financed through, a joint venture between the City and local developers. ~ X ~ The new fire station will replace the temporary station which is currently "~ ~ '.' ~ >~ I X~ ;~::::~~~~~~~~~~~~~~iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii;;iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii~i!i~i~ ~ ~ R K • R ~ ~ ** i\ x ~ ~ X ~_ ", ,)0;;, ~ ~ Bio-Rad Laboratories ** Bio-Rad Laborator ies, owner of approximately 73 acres in the North Shore Business Park, is presently constructing 2 out of 11 proposed buildings which will c:omprise their World Headquarters. ~ From San Pablo Avenue, the 89,000 square foot building can be seen. This building Wl'II h ouse manufacturing, research, and development labs. Approxi mately 160 employees will work in this clinical building beginning this Fall. ~ A ,50!~~ A second 30,000 square foot building is also under construction. This building will house the company's corporate offices. Approximately 60 people will >'j ~ ., ~ >. ~ ~~~~:Ro::.~~;;;::~~- , ", ~ .- . . . '. ..,::l~~~~:.': wO::t~n ' '. ' . ' _ 'II -. "t"" Ji ' ~~::::.,'~'.~/ ~ ~ ---- . '0-.1 . ' - a b:irledi::~edul : : : ::riPlo:::;s ed for completion and occupancy in September. Bio-Rad manufactures cl inical diagnostics, ;\ ~) \ , \ ~:~'>f'';, ~_ ~:~;, ~:~::.' ch ~ ~ ~ J7, ;--~l.J'.;?1;-,~;' G" 'jjJ:T:r:-!?!r~-' >f ._iliLil." .:...:~~;. .':.-5 .;.. ,:' '. ~ '. rL ~4: P' odoct. an dana 1y tic" i n>t' l l - ~ ~~ ~ ~ & ~ ,~~.j~: ~ ~ ,', ~~ ~ X l' ~ . ~ ~ ~ r Z g I ~ ~ X ~ lX.~iC);""'IX:~:XW(~~.>.3tX>~'»>X'»>:<"'<<<le)':!lC<)":'x"'<.XC<i>~.X:>3'!'~>~.<»>:<,~§I>X:»>~.~:>""CK,>:::c:.g'iM:i~:<:",:...,<->:c:<">:«<·>:«<{>::«<:i �IiF::~_K~<'>l'."K4Q('>'::41X";:C'C>"~.'>_">.NK~>.3£K,~,K4Q('>.3£K'>aIX,K4Q('~x.X>:e<,~...X'x.X~,"<,>:::C<'~,>~:<,;a.,"<·XC"g;~X"<'>:WXYM<>:WX'>S I I I iY iI i g ~ i I i i~ ~ ~ x ~ ~ I~ Ia S ,i i8 ~~ ~ t~ Z ~. •. gI.' I i I I N ~ i i . ~ I • i~~ 5Q ~ ~ I ~ ! ~ i . ~\ I § I & I.·~.:. Ii ~ Mechanics Bank pteioopnlSe dwel,Plalr tbmeenwto"r kl' AnPg Par to xtihmea tHeelrYc ull e4 0s On Apr i l l 0, Swanhill Pr ope r t i es, the developers of North Shore Business Park, announced the sale of the first building in the Park to Mechanics Bank. North Shore, which occupies 158 acres at the J' unction of Highway 4 and San Pablo Avenue, willbecomprisedofover20build- facility. Two additional buildings are proposed to be builtin the Business Park beginninq this Fall. One building will be used pri': ~~g~f~~~:~i~~s~~~~h2 a~~lit~~t s[~~~:t;~:i ~~{li~{ngf~~lff;:cSeUb~l~f~e;~~r t::alsle~~~~ and commercial facilities when completed. leasing for light industrial and wholesale businesses. Mechanics Bank w ill use the building for the bank's data processing/computer opera- ~ i.,. ! I~ I.' B. ~ S. ~ i<;,~ ~ I~ i ~.j II ~ i §. Before/Mter School Child Care Program it IIi I~ ~ I II I ~ , Ii z Come join the extended family at the Before/After School Child Care Program next Fall. This program provides daily care for school children, ages 5 - 12, from 6:30 a.m. until school begins and from school dismissal to 6·00 pm • •• work. An excellent alternative to latchkey situations, this progra m provides a safe and enriching enviro nm ent for children. monthly themes, arts and crafts, organized sports, exercise programs and science, as well as a comfortable place to do home- able at Hercules and Ohlone Schools. Register at Hercules Ci ty Hall, 555 Railroad Avenue. The Before/After School Child Care Program is now accepting registration for st~~;tSur~~Oi~tai~if{eos: i~~~l:di~~r !:;{ti~~ :~~;:;i~~rt} ~~~de ~~~~il::g\~Sc; ia~~l~~ 6a I ." '. ~ , ~.: " ~ ~ t I ~ " ~ i"XICi(o'§IIK>aIX'>aIX'>'::C<'>aIK~"'<>""'4N!KCK1XC:<>aIX~<x.e)MK~'MIIK'~~'>3&\C'MIIK,}!II£i(,K4Q(\>aIX'>'»X~X~""'XC<'~~X'~""'>.:iIC<.)i �CALENDAR OF EVENTS The Ohlone 50+Club was organized in February, 1986. In its short 4-month existence, the group has accomplished many of its goals, such as travel, sociali~ation, crcifts~ sports, and speakers -all activities have met with great success. Club members have traveled to: Napa Flea Market and Palbys for lunch; Reno Overnighter at the 'MGM Grand; Benicia State Capital for i~e cream; Lawrence Hall of Science for the Dinosa ur exhibi t and Hof Brau lunch; "Bay City Limits" TV show; Hercules Fire Statio'n for movie, lecture and fire extinguisher class. Free coffee, tea, sodas and snacks help in socializing at get-togethers. Social events have included everything , from a Valentine Social to an Easter Egg Hunt. The 50+ Club is also active in a variety of craft activities such as clock-making, fabri c painting, stitchery, decopaging, wall plaques and leathercrafts. Sports are geared for Club members, such as horseshoes, lawn darts, ping pong, bingo and cards. Members are quite accomplished as golfers, bowlers, outdoorsmen and fishing enthusiasts. Upcoming activities include Health Walks, a Self Defense Class, Beadmaking, Japanese Flower Arrangements, Tri Chern Painting and visits to the Tropical Birds & Circle Miniature Horse Ranch, and a plane trip to Las Vegas in autumn. A monthly newsletter is sent to all people on the mailing list. The month's activities for the 50+ Club are outlined, as well as other centers' activities. If you would like to receive the newsletter, please send your name and address to Irene Winnie, Senior Services Coordinator, City Hall, 555 Railroad Avenue, Hercules, 94547. Arbor Day Nursery The Arbor Day Committee and the Hercules Parks & Recreation Department have started a tree and plant nursery. ' The nursery is being used to perpetuate. seedlings and plants for openspace plantIng in Hercules. The Arbor Day Committee will .volunteer to help any neighborhood group In the design and planting of openspace. Neighborhoods and communi tY. gro~ps who would like to "green-up" theIr neIghborhood openspa.c e should contact the parks & Recreation Department at 724-9806. Hercules City Council Meets the 2nd and 4th wednesday of each month. , Planning Commission Meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of ekch month. Community Services Commission Meets the 2nd Monday of each month. All m~eU:ngs are. held at the Ohlone Communi ty, 190 Turquoise, Hercules, at 7: 30 p. m• . JUNE June 24 - Beginning of Hercules Summer Entertainment Series. Thfs series will consist of live concerts, naturalist and campfire programs, and genera! entertainment such as a puppet show. The ente~~ tainment series will run from June 24 to September 17. JULY July 4 - Fun-filled activities for the e~­ tire family are scheduled at Refuglo Valley Park to celebrate our nation's independence. 10:00 am 12-1:00 pm 1-4:00 pm 6:00 pm Dusk SEPTEMBER Parade down Redwood to Sycamore, ending at Refugio Valley Park. Richmond Municipal Sand. Curley Shaw's Frontier Melody Boys. Activi ties/Games for the whole family. Chicken BBQ. Fi reworks over the B;Jjj." ,..)1 , " September 20, 21 - Hercules 3rd Annual Art, l<line and Food Festival. Entertainment, wine tasting, games and activities for kids. �r~~XM¢)NQ~'!iI·Kl)_CX!IIK~-' NII»}[IID.(;-~'~",!{'>.3iK'il'aIl<' >~'~"(·- '>.3IW~· ~~,~oar;c'X!IIK-l iI ' City Directory & ~ ~ i 8 ! City Council i Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Councilmembers .II iI Please note these City Offices Charles N. Collins Bennett Tom Ann M. Earnest Russ Perkins Gorgonio M. Solidum ".:.''.. I ~ phone numbers : II Planning Commission IS ~.' Acting Chair Frank Tetzschner Al Bellez Lambert Din Frank Giuliano Alex Sample , I. ,.'' II* .: • ~ City Hall, General Information Parks & Recreation Ohlone Community Center Civic Arts House (Tiny Tots) Finance Department/Business Licenses City Clerk's Office Community Services Commission VChl' caei r 'r Cha1 Commissioners Sylvia R. Paulk Suzanne Lingenfelter Richard Estevez Tom Letcher Ed Messner ~~~Yv~~~~~~~e ~.', .' 724-9800 ~ 724-9806 ~ 724-9832 i.'.'. .' 724-9833! 724-9808 I 724-9812 ~ ~~ircMEema~e~rmgge~nnr lC~y:t~!~t~~ ~~:=91~1~i~ Public Works, Planning and Building Departments, Inspections and Engineering 724-9825 He,cu~r~~R~:~g!~~; P,otection Dist,ict t i! S lIS I I I 19'Oti" I Ii I I II i I Ia,·.· . I'.·· II • GEORGE MILLER O'STRlCT O'FlCES, 7TH DISTRICT. CALIFORNIA 367 CIVIC DRIVE, # 14 PLEASANT HILL, CA 94523 2228 RAYBURN Hous~ OFFICe. BUILDING w.]~~~T5~!~:;;'5 €ongrt~~ of tbt 1tnittb 6tatt~ ADM INISTRATIVE ASSISTANT CHAIRMAN, SELECT COMMITTEE ON i l'h ROUSe of CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES Ii ~ept'esentatibes COMMITTEE ON INTERIOR AND INSULAR AFFAIRS II ~.:;~ CHAIRMAN, SUBCOMMITIEE ON WATER AND POWER COMMITIEE ON THE BUOGET , May 19. 1986 COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND LABOR • i o,~~!~~:6E~~;~~~R ~ Rlasbington, iBe: 20515 8~~.'· 'i.·~. 3220 BLUME DR. ~l Su,,, 2 8 1 R'~~~~)N~'2;~<;~~06 ~ AN;~~~~~~~3H;ll a~ ANTIOCH, CA 9 4 50 9 «15) 778-37 77 iii Z i · TTY (202) 225- 1904 I I ~ I~."" I.! Th,,' ! I. ~ Y'" f" th, .,em ""pt1" I ",ei"d ,t th, Eighth A,"",j ~ Cultural Fair on May 3, ~ It was a truly enjoyable event for all who participated and demonstrated the spi ri t and strength of your community, II I .1 ".1. '.·· 'I I The Citizens of Hercules: Congratulations for a job well done! Si ncere ly • c;e GEORG~ IA1V I~ . , iil I.Z' Member of Congress Seventh District '. . , .~ . ~ Ii i Sa i ~~~~~il'aIl<_~~_~~~~~~~~~~_~_ _ >.3iK'>.3iK'~J � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/aadd3ada975a809fc5400fb0f01022d1.pdf 5f8365875fdab00e7a000ce418abd135 PDF Text Text As 1986 draws to a close, I look back with pride on the progress we have made in managing the development of our City to enhance the quality of life in Hercules and to provide for the long-term economic well~being of the City. Hercules is well established as an attractive, convenient, and pleasant place to live. We have welcomed over 1,000 new residents to the City this year. Hercules is also beginning to be recognized as an excellent place to do business. This Mayor's Message will focus on the re·sidential, commercial, and industrial development taking place in our City and update projects currently in the planning and construction phases. Building permits issued to date this year exceed $54 million dollars -- the highest valuation in the City's history. Strong residential development is the major factor in this growth. Residential projects currently approved, or under construction, include a total of 3,000 units. On the map below, these projects are identified by number with the number of proposed units included in parentheses: (1) Refugio Valley Ranch: (2) Village Park: (3) Tiffany Ridge: (4) Bedford-by-the-Bay: (5) Olympian Hills: (6) Marsten Ranch: (7) Willow Glen. Commercial and industrial development will increase the availability of jobs and the variety of goods and services in the communi ty. In addi tion, the sales tax revenue generated provides increased stability for City finances. Construction on a 14 , 000 sq. ft. building , which will expand the Creekside Shopping Center (8), . will begin next year. The building will be divided into seven to ten 1,200 to 1,950 sq. ft. spaces and will be available for lease to individual tenants. Development of the North Shore Business Park is proceeding rap i dly. Bio-Rad is the first company to occupy a building at North Shore (9). About 140 Mechanics Bank employees will move to their new 68,000 sq. ft. Data Processing and Computer Operations Division office (10) next Spring. Buildings under construction on the 4.3 acre site adjacent to Mechanics Bank (11) will provide over 55,000 sq. ft. of office and research/development space. Articles about these projects appear on page 7 of this Herculean. As we watch the progress on these projects over the next several months, remember that commercial and industrial projects are vital to the process of development. Successful planning must provide for a balance between residential and commercial/industrial growth. I look forward to continuing progress during the coming CITY OF HERCULES �CHIEF'S CORNER Holiday Safety Tips We, a t the Department of Publ ic Safety Services, would like to wish e 'a ch and everyone in the community a very happy holiday season. We would also like to pass on some helpful safety tips which may reduce the chances of your becoming the victim of a theft or other crime. Unfortunately, these crimes occur too often each year during the holiday season. Shoppinq Tips DdnJdnq and Drivinq We often read about . the accidents deaths which have been caused by "drinking driver" during the holidays. The police department will be vigorously enforcing traffic safety laws relating to driving under the influence du r ing the com ing hoI idays. I f Y'Otl pI anto a t tend a party, consider ' calling a cab, staying overnight, or selecting someone to remain sober so helshe can drive home. Don't end up being arrested or becoming a holiday statistic. DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE. It has been a pleasure to serve you, the members of our fine community. We look forward to a prosperous and Happy New Year. Chief Russell S. Quinn - Park your vehicle as close as possible Park your to the front of the store. vehi cle where there is street lighting if you are shopping at Hilltop or another shopping mall. - Shop in groups or with someone else. A lone shopper is an inviting target for the thief. - Do not carry a purse with long straps. The straps are often used to pull the purse or handbag away from the victim. - Take only the amount of cash that you plan to spend. Separate the cash from your credit cards. Put cash in one pocket and credit cards in a separate pocket. - Place all of your packages in the trunk or out of sight and LOCK YOUR CAR! Home Security Tips - Many of our residents will be planning a vacation or trips out of the community. If you plan to be gone for an~ period of time, the police department should be contacted and a vacation watch form will be completed. This form is used by our patrol officers to make checks on the homes listed. These checks are made on a time availab~e priority, a check is made and recorded when time permits. Take advantage of this service provided to you by the Depar.! ;.ment of Public Safety Services. - When your house is not occupied at night, leave a" light on • . Don't always use the same light. From the outside, your house will appear to be occupied. Christmas Tree J,ights NEVER leave your Christmas tree lights on-when you ' lefive the house .and NEy~!-. " leave the 1 ights on overnight. The tree willbe~ome~rymbre quickly the longer tree lights are allowed to remain on. Allowing lights to reina'in can create a fire hazard. ~ New Patrol Officer =:::: The Department of Public Safety Services is pleased to welcome David Longacre as the City's newest police officer. Dave was hired effective November 1 to fill the new position in the Department authorized by the Ci ty Council when the 1986-87 budget was adopted. Dave began his law enforcement career in 1984 as a police cadet here in Hercules, ' . and served as a volunteer reserve officer ' for 1 - 1/2 years. He was most recently employed as a seasonal officer with the East Bay Regional Parks District. Dave is a graduate of the Northern California Police Officer Training Center at Los Medanos Junior College in Pittsburg. As a new officer, Dave is currently un. dergoing a . twel ve-week field training pro. gram.owhich · cov'ersal'larea.sof· ·law ·en .... forcement and service to the cominunity·. During this period, he is assigned to a senio~ officer and evaluated daily. Upon completion of field training, Dave wi,ll be assigned to ' the patrol division. �3 PUBLIC ...... ... .......WORKS -.- _I_._.... PIPELINE ... .-.~ ~~ ~ ~-.- _I_~. Mandatory Garbage Collection Winter Property Maintenance As winter rains become more frequent and intense, it is important to remember that the exterior of your home will require periodic inspection and maintenance to ensure that it does not sustain water damage. Most wa ter problems resul t from an interference of the flow of surface water. Before your home was finished, the Building Department inspected your lot to make sure that it was properly graded, so that there would be no apparent water problems. Properly graded lots direct the water away from the house through the use of drainage di tches. Most hillside lots and lots located at the foot of hills include a concrete drainage di tch on the property. These ditches were installed to allow rain water to flow off the hillside and into the sewer. In order to avoid the possibility of these water flows causing damage to your home or property, the drainage ditch must be kept clear of weeds and other debris. The drainage ditch should be inspected frequently during the winter months and cleaned whenever debris begins to accumula teo When doing landscaping, use caution to be sure that you don't change the drainage pattern on your property or block the drainage ditch. Changing the grade without proper advice may cause serious problems. In addition, to protect your home from dry rot or termite damage, all earth deposits should be kept at least 6 inches below any wood construction and should slope away from the house on all sides to allow water to drain ~way. Property owners should check roof drains, gutters, and down spouts to be sure they are clear and that landscaping does not block the flow of water. Hedges, Fences & Shrubbery Hedges, shrubs, or other plantings should be planted and maintained so that they do not impede or obstruct use of public streets, right-of-ways, or sidewalks. The property owner is responsible for maintaining hedges, shrubs, walls, and fences in a nea t and orderly condi tion at all times. This is particularly important during the winter season when storms may cause damage to plants or other landscaping and eventually lead to obstruction of public walkways. The Hercules City Council has recently enacted a mandatory garbage collection ordinance requiring that every residence and place of business in the City have reg~ ular, weekly garbage pick-up service. It is the responsibility of the property owner to arrange and pay for this service. Richmond Sani tary Service provides garbage collection service in Hercules. To arrange for pick-up, call their office at 236-8000. The accumulation of solid waste, or garbage, can create a health and safety hazard. The mandatory garbage collection ordinance is intended to eliminate these hazards. Solid waste materials which can be recycled can be retained unless they create a specific hazard. Earlier this spring, the City, in cooperation with Richmond Sanitary Service, opened a Recyclying Center at Ohlone Elementary School, 1616 Pheasant Drive. Glass, newspaper, cardboard and aluminum cans are accepted for recycling here on weekends. Residents are encouraged to recycle these materials. Trash in Open Space The City has recently received a number of complaints regarding residents depositing yard clippings, grass and other waste materials in the open space. This practice not only destroys the visual quality of the open space areas, but can cause a serious fire hazard. The Hercules Municipal Code specifically prohibits throwing or depositing of refuse "on any open or vacant private property within the City" regardless of ownership of the property. Waste materials should be properly disposed of at the appropriate dump sites. Unlicensed Contractors Many homeowners feel that they can save money by hiring unlicensed contractors to do remodelng or home repair work. However, a case decided by the California Supreme Court graphically illustrates that the homeowner may expose him/herself to serious liability in hiring an unlicensed contractor. That Court has ruled that if an unlicensed person is performing work for which a contractor's license is required, he/she is classified as an employee, rather than as an independent contractor. Thus; the ruling makes the contractor eligible for Worker's Compensation benefits. In a similar case, an unlicensed contractor injured on the job has filed a liability action against the homeowner. Depending upon' the outcome of this case, homeowners may find that hiring an unlicensed contractor to perform work for ' which a license is required, mayexpose them to liability just as if the contractor were an employee. �COMMUNITY EVENTS Victorian ·Faire The Seventh Annual Victorian Christm Faire was held on November 15th and 16 in the Hercules Historic Clubhouse. Roof, foundation, and front entry repair work to the Clubhouse had been completed just in time for the Faire. In this old fashioned setting, thirty-two artists displayed and offered for sale their fine arts and crafts. ' Among the items available were fine handmade Christmas ornaments, porcelain jewelry, wooden toys and whimsical chocolate creations. Community groups provided a variety of foods and liquid refreshment. A visit by Santa highlighted the event. The popularity of the Faire grows each year: this year's event was attended by 2,800 people. Fine holiday and community spirit was shared by all. ~ Family Entertainment Series Beginning this Fall, the Family Enter tainment Series has offered amusement and entertainment for young and old alike. The series featured the Magic Window Puppet Theater on Saturday, November 15th, and the Theatre Flamenco Dance Program on Saturday, December 6th. Coming attractions include the Berkeley Ballet Theater'.s selections from the "Nutcracker Sui te", Saturday, January 17th, at the Ohlone Elementary School, 1616 Pheasant Avenue. Admission is $2 General: $1 Seniors and Children under age 10. "Make A C:ircus", featuring Dr. 'Gesundheit, will offer a fast-paced acrobatics dance and juggling act on Sunday, February 8th, 1 2 p.m. at the Ohlone Community Center, 190 Turquose. Fee is $1 at the door. . For more information about the Family Entertainment Series, plea'se call 7249806. ~ Hercules Seniors Club The Hercules Senior Citizens' Club meets every Wednesday at the Ohlone Community Center from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. to enjoy conversation, potlucks, dancing, and Bingo. New members are always welcome. Call Tacio at 799-6270 for more information. Art, Wine & Food Festival ~ On September 20th and 21st, approximately 8,000 people enjoyed a weekend of celebration at the 3rd Annual Hercules Dynamite Art, Wine and Food Festival. Fine wines and foods were enjoyed as over 30 artists , and craftspersons . offered their items for sale. Entertainment ..included a variety of activities from jazz to juggling and bands to bellydancing. Children created artiStic masterpieces at the Tiny Tots-sponsored "Art For Tots", and train and pony rides provided great fun. Community groups staffed wine and food booths. Proceeds from the event benefitted the activities of the Hercules Historic Area Restoration and Preservation Committe~ Senior Activity 50+ Club ~ The Senior Activity 50+ Club, has been very busy with craft classes, trips, excursions and other activities. The Seniors are also currently app~aring on Dr. Dean Edelle's show, Chann.e l 7, at 5:25 p.m., weeknights and have been featured on KPIX, "People are Talking". The Country Christmas Party will be held December 13, 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. at the Ohlone Community Center. Admission will be $5.00 at the door, or a homecooked potluck dish (no condiments). Entertainment will feature Charlie Elliot, the Banjo Man and his band, and the Circle 8 Squaredancers of San F'ablo. The festivities will also include a fishing pond, door prizes, and a visit from Santa. Tr ips to Laguna Honda Hospi tal, San Francisco: Kite Factory, Crockett: and the Astronomy Dome, Contra Costa College are scheduled for January. In February, the group will travel to Las Vegas, Nevada: take a Bargain Van Tour to Wholesale Outlets, San Francisco: Lunch at the Culinary School, Sausalito: and visit the Experience Theater and Pasta Factory, San Francisco. The Senior Activi ty 50+ Club invi tes Seniors to attend meetings and join the Club. The group meets Mondays at the Ohlone Community Center 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. For information, call Irene Winnie . at 7249806. Movie Rentals & Sales * Monday· Thursday 1500 Sycamore Ave., No. Al Hercules, CA 94547 (415) 799-6335 11 :OOam to 8:00 pm * Friday - Saturday 11 :OOam to 9:00pm * Sunday noon to 7:00pm No MemberShip Fees Pre Pay Plan - $20.00 for 10 Rentals �RECREATION ACTIVITIES ATA GLANCE -Fees I Res/Non- I Res , I I Date Day I I 1# ofl I I Time I Place I Mtgs I Nutcrker Dance Mom & Me Exercise Introduction t o Dance Pre- Ballet Ballet I Baton, Dance & Pom Pon Babysitters Training Color Analysis Junior Aerobic Dance Kung Fu - Beginning Kung Fu - Intermediate Martial Arts $15/$17 10ngoing I $15/$17 I Ongoing 112.50/15.5010ngoing 118.50/21.5010ngoing IT OR ThlCall 724-9806 FCC I Thur I 1 -2pm I FCC I Tues I 2 - 2:30pm I OCC I Fri I 4:30-5:15pml OS I $18/$20 IT OR Th l I OCC TEEN ACTIVITIES $15/$17 IBeg 1/261M , T , W 16'30 - 8'30 pml $25/$28 1/10 Sat 1 - 4pm $25/$28 Ongoing Tu & Th 4-5pm $12/$15 Ongoing Wed 4-4:45pm $12/$15 Ongoing Wed 4:45-5:30pm IBeg:. 12/41 Thur 17 :30 8:30Em 1 1 $12/$15 TEEN DANCES . $3 $3 "Winter Whirl " "Heart Attack" I Ongoing & & . 3.501 12/19 2/13 3.501 . Fri Fri 1 9 - 11 Em 1 - 9-11 Em Sat 4am-9Em 6 6 6 6 12 6 FCC 6 FCC 1 FCC 12 OCC 4 OCC 4 FCC 1 4 1 OCC OCC 1 1 Snow-TriE TEEN TRIPS 1$42 incl. I 1/10 ILift & Trnl Handwriting: Analysis Intro. to Callig:raEhy Lamaze Chinese Cooking Chocolate Candy Making Color Analysis Proportion Analysis Dog: Obedience Mart~al Arts ADULT ACTIVITIES 1 $30/$33 1Beg:. 1/8 1 Thur 7-9Em CAH 1 5 1 1 $22/$25 IBeg:. 2/101 Tues 1 7 : 30 9:30 1 CAH 1 4 1 IBeginner and Refresher Course Call 724 9806 for Infol 2/7 lOam - 1pm $15/$17 Sat OCC 1 1/31 $7/$9 OCC 1 Sat 1 - 312m 4pm 1 1/10 FCC $25/$28 Sat 1 2/7 FCC 1 $25/$28 1-4pm Sat 1 $25/$28 IBeg:. 1/ 10 1 Sat 1 11am 1 OS 1 6 1 $12/$15 1Beg:. 12/41 Thur 8 :30 9:301 FCC FACILITIES: CAB - Civic Arts House FCC - Foxboro Communi ty Center OCC - Ohlone Community Center OS - Ohlone School ~"","-",- ""'~al%nu91% ~~ ~~ ~ ~ ~rtttiug.s 02830 Pinole Valley Road. Pinole, California 94564 • (415) 758-9700 Thle Voucher Good "or COMPLETE MARKET ANALYSIS OF YOUR PROPERTY Includes Survey of Recent ·and Put &alee of Comperable PrCJl)ertlea, Measurement of Property, Loen and Market COndIt~ etc.. so a. to ArrIve al Preaent Eetlmate of V...... __ I ____ --.--M . . .----...,,-FREE (Value $150.00) FREE IDeparts 1 OCC TONY KING 158-9100 199-1421 NOTARY �Fire District Fee Proposal ....-.-.-.-.-.-.-....-.-....-.-.-. .... ~.- -~.-.- The Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District has proposed a Benefit Assessment Fee to be levied District-wide on all parcels of property. The proposed fee is part of a comprehensive plan to provide funding for a quality level of fire prevention and suppression service for Hercules residents. In October of this year, the Hercules City Council adopted the Fire Protection Impact Fee Ordinance formalizing the imposition of a fee on all new development in the City, which has been charged since 1984. The ordinance provides for each project to pay a pro rata share of the costs for capital equipment according to the need generated by the new developmen t. The Fire District has developed a fiveyear plan which outlines the enhancement to staffing levels and fire suppression equipment which are proposed. Beginning in 1987, the plan provides for the addition of seven firefighters to the Fire District staff and the purchase of seven emergency vehicles over a five-year period. Hiring additional firefighters will allow the District to upgrade the staffing of engine crews from two to three firefighters each. Three-person crews are a standard in the firefighting service in other juris~ic­ tions. The purchase of emergency vehicles will allow for the replacement of aging equipment. The proposed Benefit Assessment Fee consists of a flat charge for each parcel of land and an additional fee based upon a risk schedule correlated with the dominate use of the parcel as determined by the County Assessor Use Codes. During the first year of the fee implementation, a single family residence would be assessed less than $3 per month. In the fifth year of the program's implementation, the fee would have grown to less than $5 per month. Property owners will be mailed a Notice of Intent to adopt the Benefit Assessment Fee in January, 1987. More specific information regarding the proposal may be obtained from the Fire Chief at 326 3rd Street, Rodeo, or by calling 7994561. " :f>inolz ~ .!il runiUJ cM.~thoJut Cfw~ 2000 San Pablo Avenue Pinole. CA Refugio Valley Park Design A ward Refugio Valley Park was featured in the September/October issue of "Landscape Archi tecture", the publ ica tion of the American Society of Landscape Architects. SWA Group, landscape archi tects, has received the Honor Award for park and recreation facility design for their work on the design of Refugio Valley Park. The six-page article features many fine photographs of the park area and gives a brief history of its development. The City contracted with SWA Group to design a "village green" in Refugio Valley. Located at the center of Hercules, the park was intended as a recreational area with a strong visual impact to act as a centerpiece for the City. The park needed to appeal to a wide range of tastes and serve as a community focal point. The park's design grew out of series of "shirtsleeve" meeting sessions, including community members, City officials and proj ect designers. As a resul t of these meetings, the 1 i vel iness and pr ide of the community were reflected in the design program. 945&4 Phone (415) 724-3312 We think you'll enjoy.... Our WOnhip SUnday Service. llla.m. Church School. all Ages. 9.45 a.m. (Nursery Provided 9:30-12.30) OUr MUsic ~Di.trx In making the award, the Design Jury commented on the success of the park's design in acting as a communi ty landmark, establishing a "classical identity", reminiscent of the classical English gardens, while preserving and heightening the existing natural features of the area. On a practical level, the Jury noted that the park successfully serves the recreational " needs of our young, ethnically mixed and grow~ng community. Refugio Valley Park is rightful~y very much an element of our civic identity and pride. �The City of Hercules Redevelopment Agency has undertaken the project of restoring the Old Hercules Powder Company Clubhouse to preserve the historic structure and provide a much-needed communi ty facility. Owned by the Hercules Land Company, the Clubhouse is located in the Historic District and leased on a longterm basis to the City. The restoration project is anticipated to cost $380,000 and is being funded by a combination of grant funds and Redevelopment Agency contribution. The State Office of Historic Preservation awarded $90,000 grant funding in 1984-85 for structural repairs to the Clubhouse roof and foundation. An additional $10,000 has recently been received from the Carl Gellert Foundation. Extensive structural repair work has been completed. The entire roof of the Clubhouse was replaced. In several areas the roof support structure was also replaced. The foundation work included the installation of a new concrete foundation wall along the entire west and south sides of the building. The next phases of the work will include upgrading the electrical system and the installation of a sprinkler system for fire protection. The City has applied to the State for additional grant funds to assist with these projects. Finally, interior and exterior finish work and painting will be done to restore the grand appearance of the Clubhouse. When the Clubhouse was first constructed by the Hercules Powder Company in 1899, it provided a social center for employees of the dynamite manufacturing plant. Because of the nature of the work, the plant and its workers were isolated from the rest of society. The Clubhouse was an important community gathering place. The Clubhouse is a striking, visible symbol of the City's history. Upon its restoration, the building will be able to reassume its historic function. I CUT $7 HHARP Projects Hercules Historic Area Restoration and Preservation (HHARP) Committee members have provided over 2,500 volunteer hours toward completion of the Clubhouse restoration project. Recently, under the expert guidance of stained glass designer/ teacher Don Robertson, several Hercules residents learned stained glass techniques and created a work of art to enhance the unique decor of the recently restored bar. HHARP volunteers worked for 8 months to create the 4-1/2 feet by 6-1/2 feet window, consisting of 3 separate panels, to be inserted in the skylight 20 feet above the center of the bar. The window features the quail and oak tree from the City's seal and a sun face of red and orange. The completed project will be inserted into the skylight when work on the building is finished. Meanwhile, it is displayed on a wall in the bar. A small window to go in the area above the double doors in the bar is currently being designed. Volunteers will be needed to work on this project. Anyone interested in helping out and learning a new skill may contact Lynn Judnich at 799-2006 • ••••••••••••••••••• I rERMI $25 Men, Women & Children Cut $7.00 7994740 No Appointment Necessary Just Walk In OPEN: MONDAY·FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 10 AM· 8 PM 10 AM· 6 PM 12 NOON· 5 PM CREEKSIDE SHOPPING CENTER On Coing Classes Start Anytime �~-_ __ - _s;= - ~ .-----= -~-.~ Construction of two new buildings is proceeding rapidly in North Shore Business Park. Together. the two buildings will offer 55.000 sq. ft. of office and research/development space. Swanhill Properties. the developer of the North Shore Business Park. is actively seeking tenants for the space. The two buildings. 35.000 and 20.000 sq. ft. respectively. are divisible to 1.250 sq. ft. Located at 825 and 875 Alfred Nobel Dr •• the buildings are adjacent to the recently completed Mechanics Bank data processing and computer operations division offices. Ceramic tile wainscotting. chrome. glass and landscaping with planters will provide an attractive. distinctive appearance. Small businesses seeking a prime location with space for expansion are encouraged to locate here. The North Shore Business Park is within walking distance to central Hercules. conveniently located for Hercules residents. Ben Swan. partner in Swanhill Properties. says "We are particularly interested in bringing Herculeans back home to do business. whether they move or expand here or encourage their employers to do so." ~ Hercules Welcomes Bio-Rad Early this month. the Clinical Division of Bio-Rad Laboratories moved into their recently completed building in the North Shore Business Park. The 89.000 sq. ft. Clinical Division building is the first to be occupied at North Shore. The Bio-Rad Corporate Headquarters building is scheduled for completion and occupancy in Spring. 1987. Eventually. Bio-Rad will locate its entire World Headquarters operations in an 800.000 sq. ft. laboratory. research and office complex at North Shore. Bio-Rad is one of the Bay Area's top 100 firms and a leader in the fields of separation and identification chemistry, clinical diagnostics, and analytical instrumentation. The accessibility of Hercules and proximity to the major industrial and educational centers of the Bay Area motivated Bio-Rad's decision to relocate here when plans were developed to extend a freeway through their Richmond site. The natural amenities of North Shore, including spectacular views of the Bay and Mt. Tamalpais, provided an additional attraction. 01'. Stephen L. Gold ()rthodontics For Children And Adults 1500 Tara Hills Drive Pinole, Ca �....-.-.-.-.... CITY DIRECTORY .-~.-.-.-.-.- Council Charles N. Collins Mayor Pro-Tem Councilmembers Bennett Tom Ann M. Earnest Russ Perkins Gorgonio "Gony" solidum Planning Commission Frank Tetzschner Alex Sample Al Bellez Lambert Din Frank Giuliano Community Services Commission Ed Messner Richard Estevez Tom Letcher Suzanne Lingenfelter Judy Musgrove Syl via Paulk Ted Villacorte City Hall. General Information 724-9800 Community Services Dept. 724-9806 Finance Dept./BuS. Licenses 724-9808 City Clerk 724-9812 City Manager 724-9813 Police Department 724-9817 Emergency Only 911 Public Works. Planning. 724-9825 Bldg. Inspections Hercules/Rodeo Fire District Fire Emergency City Manager Receives A ward 9 Hercules City Manager Steve Salomon was recently awarded the Contra Costa Council Award for outstanding contributions to the betterment of Contra Costa County. The Council named him the "most outstanding public official in a staff position to a public agency" for his leadership in building consensus among City Managers on the transportation issue. The Contra Costa Council is an organization sponsored by the private sector involved in policy issues which affect the economy and quality of life in the County. Congratulations. Foxboro Community Center Dedication ceremonies for the new Foxboro Community Center were held on November 1. . The Center is the City's third community facility. Unlike the other centers. Foxboro Community Center is located on the site of a 3.5 acre park. When completed next Spring. Foxboro Park will provide a scenic surrounding for the center and allow for the use of the facili ty for a wide variety of indoor/outdoor community and recreational activities. Foxboro Community Center is currently being used for the City's Tiny Tots program and small communi ty events. Beginning this month. the Community Services Department will schedule classes at Foxboro. The Center is available for rental by private groups and individuals. The building is appropriate for meetings and small parties. but does not have ki tchen facilities. For more information about using Foxboro Community Center, call the Community Services Department at 724-9806. John B. Wayland. D.D.S. lAC E Modern Gentle Dentist • Childrens Dentistry • Adults • Orthodontics Open on Saturday! 1500 Sycamore Ave., Ste. 8-7 • (415) 799·3100 �WestCAT has initiated a new demonstration transportation service intended to improve peak hour service to Hercules. Beginning November 3rd, and continuing for at least 6 months, the WestCAT Hercules Shuttle offers direct scheduled service between eastern Hercules residential areas (see map) and the BART express bus stop on San Pablo Avenue near Sycamore. The shuttles operate along established routes at scheduled times, but do not have designated stops. Instead, the shuttles operate as a "flag-down" service. Buses will stop to pick up or drop off passengers anywhere along the route in response to passenger requests. It is not necessary to phone to arrange for transportation on the shuttles. Instead, riders should plan to be along the shuttle route approximately 5 minutes prior to the time the bus is scheduled to pass by. As the bus approaches, riders should simply motion to the driver to indicate they wish to board. Shuttles operate Monday through Friday from 6 - 8:15 a.m. and from 5 - 7:45 p.m. During these commute hours, the shuttles replace much of the Dial-A-Ride service in eastern Hercules. Dial-A-Ride service is still available for elderly or disabled riders, and to the residents of areas not directly served by the shuttles, as well as to passengers who cannot complete their trip on the BART or AC transit buses. Further information and schedules for this program are available from the WestCAT office. Please phone 724-7993. MONTESSORI CENTER of EI Cerrito announces The opening of a second location near Hilltop Pre-school Kindergarten First Grade 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Full Day School Day 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Half Day 9:00 a.m. ,- 1:00 p.m. Enrolling ,Now for January Admission r information 237-8 •• 8 01' 222-1130 �Self-Care Education for Children & Parents Hercules Medical Group Joseph W. Lahr M. D. Experts estimate that from 5 to 12 mill ion children be tween the ages of 5 and 13 are at home alone for some period of time every day. Children in self-care, without the benefit of self-care education, are about three times more likely than those supervised by adults to be involved in accidents, engage in delinquent behavior, or be victimized. The State of California has recognized the need for self-care education for children and parents by providing funding for such a program. Child Assault Prevention of Contra Costa County, Inc. has been awarded a three year State grant to provide self-care education for children and parents. The trainings will include information in the following areas: personal safety, handling conflicts be tween sibl ings, recogniz ing and addressing fears and potential dangers, increasing parent/child communication, and establishing safety networks. Self-care education will provide an opportunity for parents and children to discuss all aspects of safety and crime prevention, as well as build the children's self-esteem, confidence, and competence. Studies have shown that a close relationship with parents decreases any negative effects of self-care. FAMILY PRACfICE 1500 Sycamore Place, Suite A-I Hercules CA 94547 iA> Children's Programs~.t\ '1..~ Before/After School Child Care '~ Child Assault Prevention of Contra Costa County, Inc. is a private non-profit agency whose goal is to prevent child abuse. This agency is one of three statewide to receive the self-care grant funding. Child Assault Prevention will be offering self-care trainings in Richmond Unified School District schools. The agency has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the School District and is currently in the process of scheduling trainings. Self-care training is also available through professional organizations and can be offered to parents at their places of work. For more information about this important program, contact the Child Assault Prevention office at 945-1627. == = B"'\ • ""IIr ~ - ~ - • 1lJr== ~ - ~= == ~ =f--1iI. A. (415) 799-1066 Hours By Appointment Open Tuesday and Thursday Evening The City of Hercules Before/After School Child Care Program is currently accepting applications to fill opepings at its Hercules School site. The City's Child Care Program is operated at two sites: Hercules School (1919 Lupine) and Ohlone School (1616 Pheasant). The program offers a safe, challenging and creative environment for children before and after school. The program provides a variety of structured activities including exciting monthly themes, arts and crafts, sports, exercise, and science as well as a comfortable place to do homework. The program operates before school from 6:30 a.m. until school begins, and after school from school dismissal until 6:00 p.m. For more information, call 724-9806. Hercules Tiny Tots Preschool Program Hercules Tiny Tots offers a fine preschool experience in three loca tions: Civic Arts House, Ohlone Community Center and Foxboro Community Center. Full threehour programs are offered for PreKindergarten, Pre-School and Toddlers. Foxboro Tiny Tots is now taking registration. For information on these programs, call 724-9833. __ ----- -- .£ _ _ 6 ' II/C' ~ __ ~ ~- -'-.!!!I I~_--~~ GRADUATE REALTORS INSTITUTE -- REALTOR Better HomeS Realty Creekside Shopping Center 1511 - C Sycamore Avenue Hercules, CA 94547 Business: (415) 799-3800 (415) 758-3800 �Lauro & Elizabeth Mora, 1. Creekside Shopping Center Hercules Pet Clinic 2. Better Homes Realty 3. Round Table Pizza Honey Treat Yogurt 15. Aquila Travel 4. Creeekside Cleaners H. J. F. Boutique Magic Movies Asian Food Mart Family Hair Cuttery Loard ' s Ice Cream & Candy 14. Loard's Restaurant 15. U. S. Post Office 16 . Bank of America _ _ _ _ _ SYCAMORE AVENUE--- 19 . 17 . Sweet Satisfaction 18. Stylistic Beauty Supply Bakery Imageworks 20. Galvin Appliances 21. Thrifty Drugs B-3 B-2 B-5 & 6 UPPER LEVEL Sycamore Place is:1 B-7 B-a LOWE R LEVEL 1-1 Dlla Frank fa Katerina Zinl&ll Optometry 8 - 2 Beautym&ater8 School of CO.Detology 1- 3 Sunflower Baltery 1 - 4 Victorioua PraDIotions B-10 r:n ~ A-I Hereule. Medical Center Jo.eph Lahr , KD B-9 B-8 A- 2 Video Scene I-S Valley lee Cr .... , D.U 8-6 Oriental Food Center Sycamore Place Family Dentistry John B. Wayland, DDS B-1 B-7 Bensen Insurance 8-8 A. Abad & D. Laurette, CPA 8-9 Michael Devereaux, Attorney At Law B-9 Creekside Printing 8-9 Fact Finders, Secretarial 8-9 TREK Sale s. Inc. 8-9 HOOle Guard Alarm Co. 8-10 Nina I 8 Travel Service - - - - - SYCAMORE A V E N U E - - - ' - - - - - - - - - - - - Did you know that you can rent a video movie, get a haircut, grab a bite to eat, mail a letter, shop for gifts, appliances, househOld goods, groceries, specialized foods and sporting supplies right here in Hercules? Medical, travel, printing, and secretarial services are also available. A quick drive around Creekside Shopping Center and Sycamore Place will show you that these and many other goods and services are conveniently available in Hercules. Recently, Sweet Satisfaction, a European-style bakery has opened for business at the Creekside Shopping Center, bringing to three, the number of bakeries in our Ci ty. Next door at Creekside, Bank of America has opened the first b a nk branc h office in the City. Convenient late afternoon and evening hours further distinguish the Hercules Bank of America branch office • . Next time you visit y o ur favorite business in Hercules, stop by and welcome our newest commercial residents, Sweet Satisfaction Bakery and Bank of America. City of Hercules 555 Railroad Avenue Hercules, CA 94547 Postal Customer BULK RATE Permit #23 Rodeo. CA � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/ef8343aaee384eb6b1b319c721c7d44e.pdf da8effa97358f622da651a7e0e8249af PDF Text Text FALL 1987 1SSUE MAYOR'S MESSAGE My Fellow Herculeans: July 1 marked the beginning of a new fiscal year for the City, one which promises continued accomplishment and growth for our community. The City Council has adopted an $11.4 million Operat ing and Capital Improvement Budget ' for Fiscal Year 1987-1'988 which includes expanded service levels to meet our growing needs. General Fund revenues fund the City's operation and services. The six major categories of General Fund revenues are Community Development Fees, income from Investments of City reserve funds~ Local Taxes , State Transfers to local governments, Community Services Fees, and Other Revenuese The c"h art below shows the percentage of total General Fund . revenues we receive fram each of these categories. In most cities, local taxes w6uld be the single most important revenue sou rce, usually representing over 50% of the total Genera l Fund revenues. In Hercules, because full comme rcial development has n ot yet occurred, sales tax revenues are relati ve ly limited. In addition, only 8 cer:ts of every property tax dollar residents pay is allocated to the City. the rest going to the County, Schools and Special Districts. Because of the conti nu ing high level of development activity in our City, Community Development Fees, including all building permits, subdivision a nd plan checking fees account for a relatively high percentage of the City 's revenues. The City's operations also cont inue to . b e highly dependent upon the prudent manag eme nt and investment ~f the City's reserves. The City's Operating Budget is a detailed operating plan which provides for the coordination of estimated costs and estimated revenues ' required to serve the needs of our residents on a day to day basis. The Operating Budget is more than a financial document. it represents the process through which policy is made, implemented and controlled. The total operating expenditures for FY 87-88 are budgeted at $3,575 ,739 . The five major categories of expenditures included in this budget are Publ ic Safety, General Governmen t, Communi ty Development, Publ ic Works alJ..d Communi ty Services. The percentage of total expendi tures allocated to each of these categories js shown on the chart b elow . Th e largest share of our City's expenditures are for Public Safety Services. The City Council authorjzed the addition of two Police Sergeant posi tions to increase the level of manpower and field supervision. In addition, the budget provides for the establ ishment and filling of a non-sworn Community Service Officer position to assist Police Officers by performing routine support activities. General Government expenditures provide for all City administrative functi o ns includin g the City Council, City Manager, City Clerk, Finance Department, City Attorney and all indirect, non-departmental administrative costs. Communi ty Development provides for planning and managing the City's residenti a l and commercial growth and development activity. Public Works is responsible for all maintenance activity throughout the City including parks and streets. Communi ty Services develops. implements and monitors all r ec reational activities in the City including the many community events~ and the Senior, Adult and Youth programs available to our residents. ~ The FY 87-88 Budget includes expenditures of 56,507,000 for Capital Improvements. Some of the major pr ojects t o be funded this year are the improvement of Refugio Valley Road, which is currently underway; the design and co~ st r uc tion of the Swim Center: the acquisition of the Hanna Ra nch Ele mentary School site, expansion of Ohlone School~ construction of th e Hanna Ranch Fire Station; and major street repair projects o n SequoIa and Violet. The City Council is committed to providing quality infrastructure and serv..i.ce- .t.o-He rcules residents. Our adoption of the FY 87-88 Budget and the wo rk program it represents is an i~portant step in that direction. Charles N. Collins Mayor FY 1987 - 88 G ENERAL F U ND BUDGET C ITY OF HER CU L ES OPEJU TI N C EX P £ N DI TURES BY F"U N CT ION F"'1 HU17- aa C£ N£RAL F"UND R(V( N UE SOU RCes COIoOol. SERVICES (12._) CO....... SERVICES ( 'O. &IIi_}~.-""'T_ _ GE N'I. OQVERHIoII£ N T (23 .911) PU9l..IC WORK S ( 15.5) ,, LOCAL TAX ES (73. 111) IH V ESTt.I [NTS (2I.Mt) · STATE TRNSntS ( 1:5._ ) ~u euc SA FO '1 ( 2IUIIJ) CO"""' . O£V£ LoPloII £ N T (20.7tJ) 1987 Summer Entertainment Series The Hercules 1987 Summer Entertainment Series has nearly completed another very successful season. The Series began on June 17th with a record-breaking attendance of over 400 people. The performing band, Cris Loiter and the Hangouts, has recently r·eceived the prestigious Bay Area Music Award and has become popular with the Hercules residents. They did a wonderful job opening the season. The season's presentations have included a ventriloquist, naturalist programs, wildlife programs and, of course, band and vocal concerts. Bands included Yakety Yak (50 's), BREC (40's-80's), and Milestone (Top 40's Rock). Coming up in September, to conclude the series, are Vikki Lee and the Convertibles (Sots), John Fowler, "Naturalist from the Black Diamond Mines, the Wildlife Associates with "The Sky Hunters" (birds of prey), and Naomi and Kim, the Clown. The Series is organized through the Community Services Department. However, it would not be possible without our many contributors including Alpha Pacific, Bay Cablevision, Doctors' Hospital of Pinole, Easthill Associates, Lusk Company, Mechanics Bank, Pacific Refining, Pheasant Realty, Inc., Richmond Sanitary Service, Shea Homes, Standard Buildj.ng, Tabco, Tai Associates, and the Hercules Chamber of Commerce. I At. special thank you to all of the above, and to a!]. the resid~nt£ who are attending these programs. ., }Plannlng Coulss·foD.. Chair V-ice Chair Fran~ T etzs chne~ Alex Sample Ci t y Cl e rk City Manage r Police Depa rtment Emergen_c y 0111 y _ Public We·r ks. Plann.i,ng . Building Inspeetlons Rode.o - Hercu.les. Fire Di ~-tr i ct Fire Eme rgen~y Al Bellez ~ambert Din Fr.ank. Giuliano City Counc u . Mayor 'Mayor P,,"o ' Tem Co.ung:;il f.lfemb~r9 Co_unity Services Co_lssion Char.les N. Coll~ns B:enne.t t Tom Ann M·. Earne.et Russ ' Perkins Gorgo n16 M. Sol idum c' Chair Viee Chair :> Ed Messner Riohard Bsteve ~ 1 9 9--8 20 0 7 99- 8230 799 -8'22 0 799-8 2 1 5 7 9 9-8'206 799-8260 911 799-8240 7 99-4 561 91.1 • , Tom Itetcher Suzanne L,i .ngenfel ter Musgrove City Ha l l , Genera l I nformatl qn Communi ty Servi ce s De pt, Fi nance Dept . - Business t.i cense Civic· Arts House Ohlone Gommud'i tY · Cente·r Foxboro Co~unlty Cente~ 799-8:2 3-5 799-8236 799-8237 Paulk 1 �----_._._- _- --------_ PUBLIC WORKS ... .. PIPELINE ...--Refugio Valley Road Widening On August 10th. work began to widen Refugio Valley Road. The project is intended to provide improved access for emergency vehicles and for residents. Completion of the project is sCh~uled for December, 1987. The westbound lane of Refugio Valley Road will remain closed throughout the construction period. All traffic heading toward the park and out of the City is detoured via Redwood Road to Sycamore Avenue or via Falcon Way, Sparrow Drive, Bobolink Drive, Partridge Drive and Pheasant Drive to Refu- gio Valley Road. The eastbound lane of Refugio Valley Road will remain available at all times. I During the hours of construction, traffic on Country RUn from Valley Run is restricted to one lane controlled by flagmen and is subject to short delays. westbound Refugio Valley Road traffic from COuntry Run travels east on Refugio Valley Road to Partridge Drive to Pheasant Drive to Refugio Valley Road where the westbound traffic lanes of Refugio Valley Road are available. These alternate routes are shown on the map below. The Public Works Department urges residents to carefully review the detour routes available during the period of construction and avoid westbound Refugio Valley Road to minimize traffic confusion and d.elay. Summer Youtn BARRICADE TO WESTIIOUCl DETOUR ROUTES FOR WESTBOUND REFUGIO VALLEY ROAD Trial Garbage Collection ServiGe Richmond Sanitary Service bas announced a trial program for a new, automated garbage collecti on service this Fall in Hercules. The program features the use of a 90-gallon plastic garbage container, equipped w ith wheels, and an automated truck which lifts and dumps the container automatically. The automated collection service is expected to offer several advantages to residents. The 90-gallon container provides 1/3 more capacity than the existing 2-can service. In addition, the containers are easy to handle, even when fully loaded, and can be easily wheeled to curbside. The plastic containers are durable and include a tight-fitting lid. Richmond Sanitary has purchased a new truck for use in Hercules that is equipped to dump the containers. The truck operator wheels the container to the rear of the truck, and operates the controls to lift and dump the containers automatically. The trial program will involve about 300 Hercules residents and is scheduled to include residents of BobOlink, Hawk, Dove, Partridge, Sparrow and Starling. Program participants will receive notices from Richmond Sanitary describing the program and providing specific instructions on the use of the new containers. During the trial period, containers will be provided at no extra charge to residents of the trial area. The trial program represents the first time this service has been offered in Richmond sani tary's service area. The concept Itself is not new and is in use in many parts of the Bay Area. In other c1 ties where the automated service has been offered, customers have reported a The City of HerGUles, high degree of satisin 'c onjunction w1 tb faction with the sysRichmond ' , Sanitary tem. In Hercules, the Service,. , opera'tea a trial program is being drop-off rec,y c.l1ng designed to test the center in the Ohlone feasibility of offerSchool parking area. ing the automated The , Center accepts ' service City-wide. newspaper, cardboard,. The test period will aiumin~ cans and be 60-90 days, during glass for recyc~ing. which time affected " Hours for the Cen-ter residents will be re- ' are Saturday, 9.: 00 ques ted to prov ide a .... to 6:00 ,p.m. and feedback in a quesSunday, 9;00 a.m. tb tionnaire. Any ques4:00 ' p.m. .por more tions about the ' information, plea$8 program can be directcall the Co,..unity ed to John Parodi, Serv1ces Department at '. Managing Supervisorl, Richmond Sanitary Ser- .. 199-8230 .. vice, at 236-8000. Recyc ingCenter 2 During 1983, the City of Hercules d:e velope.d a: ' sunqner e~pl,.oy.men.t progra~ for "teens cal~ led Teen Em'ploymen,t Summer Training, O.r T.E.S.T. , The program "s goal8- were twof,oi-d. Fi rsl:. to p'r o- ' vide " ~ssist~nce with routine ci ty main t~n­ ance. and .second.. 't 'o provide employment arid training opportunities f.or yout.hs in Hercu'les. Youths learn :the fundamentals and iml'ortance of city mai-ntenance act .i vities, as w.e!1 as the responsibi iities' of employment sllen as punctu'a l i ty, att~ndance, " appea~ance and teamwork. The 1987 T.E.S.T,. program ,emphasiie,d j .¢l;> $,afety, .t eamwork, job skills, resP'onsibility' and efficiency. t>arti.cipants learned the proper uses ahd maintenanc~ of gas blowers, self-propelled power mulchers, mowers, industrial weed eater.s, electrica,l tools and hand tool~. The T.E.S.T . worke ,r 's were respo'n sible £b.r rna i n t a in i n g ·C i ty pa rks:, compI eting the clearing of f i r e bre~ks i ,n open apace's, miscellaneous roadwor'k , cl eariug of .rights af way, ' maintaining Ci ty vehlc·les and vario"lls oth·ez: t",sks. The prOgram begins iI?i, mid-June ·e ·a ap 'year ,as soon as school is gut and cO.nti.nues through la'te "August'. 'In 1983 .. the program employed , j He.rcule·s youth~.. Each year, the ' number af you,ths em,ployed has increase.d. This year the Ci ty funded 4 posiei 'o ns and 2 add{~ .t i·o nal workers w'ere provid'ed by other agencies. ' for ,t he ' provide~ by ion III is City. All »~rticip~nts In t 'he T.E.S.:r. progra<n are re·si.dent·s of Hercules • . W·O·rkers were selected on t 'he ba'sis of a '¢ompet,L qve r 'e:c:ru1.tmen t and' interview prOcess. ; First ~e~r T . E.I.T. participants ,this y,ear , were: Rommel. · ·\[111a .... garci,a, a JU'nior ' at Finole Vall.y High .chool (PVHS) ' , Mik~ alaDche~, a Senior at· PVHS: Daniel Byrne, a S'enior ,a t , PYlrs.I Ron Per~z, i S~nlor at ' PVHS. ' DavId Crescen~i a ' Juhi~r a '~ PVH~. Wo:rke rs · who have . com- . pleted tb'i. '~ ~~Cond year w"ith ' the T.E.S.T. Prog~a~ includ.d: Anthony Secapure, a Senior at PVHs ana Kevin 01 ivera, a Ju.nior at PVHS. , '. T.E.S.T. Sup,e ~rvis. or iJoey Melad is ' <\ gradua te of Pinole Valley High School and has completed two previous years with the 'l'.,E.S.T • .program as a worker. Joey has also served as a Recreation Leader with ~he City's .comrnun.i ty Services Department. This yeaJ;'s T.E.S.T. 'p rogram wa's a big success. More y,ou. ths were employed than i~ previou-s ye:ars, and ·m·any lm.p ortant . Cl ty ma:i.n te·n ance · proj ects were accomplisheq. The crew demonstra.ted a strong enthusiasm an4 commitment to the program. Unforseen were the good times and t 'h e funny D)oments the cr' ew aha red thr.oughout the . sumJijer. This yea'r's T.E.S.T. crew did a 'g ood j o·b and did it with styler 1 �ACTIVITIES AT A GLANCE SPECm EIlENTS . SPECIAL EVENTS CA LENDA R Art. Wine a ' ood ' estival Auction Cal" Races Dinosaur Star,! •• Great ~pkin Cballenge Hall.oween Parade . , Parents' 'Night OUt Pet Sbow Santa is Coming t o Town Sbopping Spree Victorian Paire SEPTEMBER 25 Auction SPECIAL P'EATQRES 27 Off Road Car Races Letters ?rom Summer Da y Camp Remember When 111 OCTOBER 12 ADULT CLASSES Begi.nning, Painting Cbines. Cook.ing CPR ' , Dog Obedience Genealogy Lamaze a 13 Video Production - Sasic; Course Video Production· Advanced 3 Dinosaur S t or i es rl 10 "Snak e llnd Annua l Pe t Show 10 11 10 30 Pres chool Ha ll oween Pa r a de 31 Gre a t Pu mp ki n Con t est 10 9 10 IIi) BaHet DECEMBER 8 Sa ton, Ds,n ee' anQ, Po m Po n 8. Dance Exploration Dynamotibn 'Kung, Fu 8 8 9 4 5 CHILDREN'S ' rROGR~S 7' 7 9 7 JunIor Temiis C!.\lb Tiny Tots PARKS. PLAYGROUNDS §! BllliTAL FACILITIES PHYS~CAL 9 Energe·tics Jacki Sorensen1s" ~erobic$ Jazzercise Junior Tennis Club Kung Fu ' Tennis Lessons 9 9 Tennis lieservations 9 9 9 9 SENIOB ACTIVITIES Seniors Club Ohlone 50+ Club 5 5 He~cules n;Jlli ACTIVITIES 11 Rollerska·ting Scand i a Fun' Cent.er 11 Vi ct oria n Faire Vi ctor ian Fa i re ~ Ro llerska tlng Teen Trip Holi day Shopping.Spree 22, 23, 24 Santa is Coming to Town 31, 1 Pare nts I Night Out all you connoisseurs! join us for tw~ exquisite of wine ,tasting, food sampl.ing and art buyi-ng during the 4th Annual Arts, Wine and Food Festival to be held on september 12th and 13tb from 1'0:00 a.m . to 6:00 p.m . The Festival is · co-spo·h~ored by · the City of Her'cules and the Hercuiles- Historic Are~ RestorFi-t ,l on and- Preservation Commi t - t ee (HHARP) and will be held in Refugio Valley Park, Hercules . While all the adu'lts are enjoying the pleasures o·t the grap'e , why not bring the kids to Ollt< spe:cia·l HAll Thing.s Grape and Small" - A Children'S Grape Festival in itself. this section of the Fes t ival ~s designed just for the young and is sponsored by the Cotnmuni ty Services Department. There will be pony rides, clowns, an aw.ard winning storyteller, Ken Haven, games, shoWS, little kids ' food and, of cours e, Mam·a Dragon . . For. mor-e information , call- 799- 8230. REGISTRATION INFORMATION Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis . No registration will be accepted by the instructors and there are no phone registrations. You may register at the Com munity Services Department from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Monday th r ough Friday . Or, you may mail in yo u r r egist r ation for all of our class es and activities. Please include with your check or money order the following information regarding the . class or activity you are -registering for: Checks should be made payable to the uCi ty o f Hercules" and may be mailed to the Community Services Department, 1 11 Civic Drive, Hercules , Ca. 94547. If you are signing up for chi l drenls activities, include the name and age o f your child . Name, address and phone number (a dayti.e number and an evening number). 2. Name of activity. 3. The date, day and time of the activity for wh i ch ou are re ister ing.; please You will be notif i ed if there are c h anges in the sched ul es or j f the c l ass is full. Otherwise, p l ease attend the firs t class 1. *' , .:s " ART, WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL 13 FITNESS ~~'''~- ;.~ NOVEMBER 7 & 8 14 & 1 5 Holiday Camp Food Festival Scandia Teen Tr i p CHILDREN"S CUSSES' Before/ After. School Child Care « 2 10 Tennis' Lessons . Ar ts. Wine mee t in~. Ref u nds ( l ess $5.00) or transfe r s wi l l be granted no l ater t han one weekday prior t o the f i rs t c l ass meeting. A fu ll refund will be g i ven if t he cl ass i s cance l led by the Com munity Service s Department . No re f u nd s or transfers will be allowed t h e day of the class or after the c l ass has .started. 'ALL THINGS GRAPE & SMAIl.' FREE ADMISSION }(-. A CHILDREN'S GRAPE FESl'lVAL WINE TASllNGS ~ ARTS & CRAFl'S ' GRAPE" FOOD INTERNATIONAL & AMERICANA FOOD ~ LIVE ENTERTAINMENT -« CHILDREN'S AC1'JVIT1ES & ENTERTAINMENT PONY & TRAIN RIDES TALENT SHOW BY VIcroRIOUS PROMO'l'IONS MAMA DRAGON FOR I NFORMATION 7 99-3619 A. benefit for H.rcul•• Hi.torlca' A.raa Re.toratlon a Pr•••rvetlon CommlttM. STORYTELLER Refugio Park in Hercules 3 �SPECIAL EVENTS I A UCTION! A UCTION! AUCTION! Location: Hercules Bistoric . Clubhoua8 Railroad Avenue On Friday. September 25th. the City of Hercules will auction all the old office furnishings that were used for many years in the old City Hall. This includes furniture from the old Police Department, Public Works and Community Services Department offices. If you are interested in a really good deal on metal desks. chairs, file cabinets, and other "antique ll and historical . offlc,e furniture, this is your time to buy! The auction will start at 8:00 p . m. in the old Clubhouse on Railroad Avenue, Hercules. There will be an hour prior to the start of the auction for review of the items. For further information, please contact the Community Services Department at 799-8230. I miss out on t h e ,nex t Hercules Dynami te 1 /1 0 Scal'e, Ca r Rac e s f co-sponsored by the Ci t y of 1fercul es , Se rvices Department and Kood ' & 'Cra fts and Hobbies . o f Ceremonies" 'S il:1 Hood, has a fu-:l l ' day <of t~ophy dashes pianned fo~ your en)oyaent . 27. Some of ~he best nacers from allover be competing in tlie to110., ,1'ng ciasse!S 0 Pr,~d~~,~:~ Stock; 2WD 'ModI fied .4wg; Stoel<: 'WD Modif .< Mte,t s;l'''' as wen , as Nov:i ,,'" ~d Pee-Wee . Registration first 100 r.~ce·rs .. so b" s't(re to sigll-up early . , registration infor.lIIat10n .. cail the Co.....unity 1~~t'ar'tDlerlt ,. at 199-8230 or Bill Hood at 235-7364. you J re ' no-t a racer, just cOl\le for a day of fun,. the",e'" admission charge ' tor spectators. , the speed and agility these ~~ing ca·r s will aa%;zle 'Iou! ! ! . Kegls'~r·a~ion begin~ at 7 ; QO a.m. I Q'ua.>1fyin!i1 races b,gin a~ 1 90,00 a ... . am , ~r~ekBide Sho~wing ce~ler parking pets IIpurr ofQl'm', a~r are t .hey just "pu r r " t y ??? way, bring them to '~he "S-n ak.etl'r id Annua!l Pe t Sh o w . we p,ave new lIeat lt egor1.es like Pe,t and Owner ' Look Most Bxot,ie and Most Tal-e n ted, as we l l 'a s the ever Best Costume Class . All ent:rants w i ·1 1 r eceive r o,s't"Special Partic i pant Certificate.... ana tliere w1,1 1 be ' of p~i:z:es " f ur" the "egg"xtra "sss "sp'ecial winners . pecial \luests, Susan and T:Lmothy Sung . D. V.M •• of IIhfrc;u1les Pet> Cli·nic will be back again 1>0 act as Ma sters They will be joined by a panel of d.1sUngu ___ : _.,. Pinole Pet Snop, Suzan-ne WIls on. owner o:f Rodeo and Loma Hallis~y , Qwher. of Danlos Kennels . m.' HALLOWEEN PARADE Preschoolers and their parents are invited to attend the Hercules Preschool Halloween Parade, October 30, in Refugio Valley Park. 10 : 00 a.m . Prizes will be awarded for the funniest, prettiest, scariest a~d most original costumes . All children will receive a treat. Children must be accompanied by an adult . In case of rain, meet at the Ohlone Communi ty Center. See Race Day Reai'stra·tlc ' 'V.n ....' ' ' ' T PUMPKIN CHALLENGE Creekside Shopp-i ng Ce.nter Parking Lot Join ghosts and gremlins fro~ allover Hercul es at the Second Annual Great Pumpkin Contest . Bill Prather will again be the Spec ial} Master of Ceremonies , and he has issued a c hallenge to all co mmunity groups and individual s to grow Her c ulea n-sized pumpkins and b i ing them to the fe s ti v i t ies . Your homegrown pumpkin or g;ourd mi g ht be crowned the "Hercules Pumpkin of the Year" based on its size or unusual shape . The Key to Selling a Home Bring a decorated pumpk~n ,f,rem home and compete for the title of "Best Dress ed Pumpkin!':. Pumpkins will be judged on the basis of originality. Again this year, you can guess the weight of the "Great Gourd" and perhaps be the lucky one to take it home . ... Is Professional Real Estate Experience. pum.,p k fi n pie. 'LeG ,Gusc'h lbauer Satlsfaetlon Bakery is looking forward to the task th o se dei l cieus pi~s and naming one of 198'7 Call us flISt . . . If , U : 00-2 0'00 p.m: 10 / 31 $.50 (Free to anyone in For a FREE estimate of value costu~e) No obligation - .just the facts Experience • Integrity • Personal Service Counseling • No Surprises HERCULES MEDICAL GROUP is pleased to;an!,!ounce that DR. MILES GRABER has joined the practice Bill Prather 724-7800 days 799-1367 eves c Alice LaPlace 724-7800 days 758-3440 eves O~l)11Af~ ( '23~n~ ) Joseph W. Lahr, M.D. Miles Graber, M.D. Family Practice 1500 Sycamore Place, Hercules. CA , Post Office Box 681 Pinole. CA 94564 Open evenings & Saturday mornings for your convenience' 4 -- (415) 799-1066 �MORE SPECIAL EVENTS DIN(JSA UR STORIES LocatIon,: SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN Refugio 1(alley' Park - Gazebo Do you ' know- which· was the one. di"nos.a urthat no one could sleep with? Or wh,lch .dinosaur made the best policeman? Do you know what ' you call a coWboy dinosaur? Or even what the Woolly Mammoths really did w.i"th tbose long I curved, tusks of theirs? NO???.!!! Then come and hear some DrROSAUR stoRIBS! Professional Storyteller Kendall Haven w.ili spin the ,magic of his orig.1nal, zany and e-nchanting Dinosaur Stories. He has appeared at Marine World/Afri'c·a U.S . A., Knotts Berry Parm, Lawrence Hall of S·c ienee, and is . the w1nnll!r of the 1985 West Coas't Storyteller Competition and ' the 1·986 N'a tional Storyteller Compe,tl tion. ' This 90-minu<te program wil~ delight both y,oung and old wi tli its DXNO-SIZED FijII' ... ET' S D1NO-MI'l'E!!! DATE, Sat. TIME -,1:00-2:30 pII. 10/03 i'ree Let Santa come to your home this Christmas! Santa will visiting Hercules December 22, 23 and 24 from 6:00 to 9 : p.m . Santa will visi t for 10 minutes and give each chil candy cane. If you wish, Santa's helper will also t pictures if you provide the film and camera. This is Hercules residents only. The fee is $10. Call 799-8230 schedule your visit with Sant.a--Rudolph 1 s wai:ting! Spec! arrangements can be made for daytime visits to loc child care facilities, but please call wel.l in advance fo this service. NEW YEAl? 's EVE - A PARENTS' NIGHT Location: Ohlone Community Center If you've found it impossible to f .i .nd·. a reliable sitter New Year's Eve, this program is for you. Kids ages 6 - 12 can spend a fun evening playing games, partying and celebrating "midnight ll - New York time , Chicago time , Denver time and Hercules time. Kids need to bring a sleeping bag and pillow- and ma y bring records, tapes and games. Dinner , snacks and breakfast will be provided . For further information on this fun-filled evening, ca,II the Coaaunity Service. Depart.ent at 199-8230. EIGHTH ANNUAL VICTORIAN FAIRE Location : TIME Hercules Hi s toric Clubhouse Thurs/Fri Ra i lroad Avenue In standing tradition, the City of Hercules Community Services Department will hold the 8th Annual Victorian Faire on November 7 &: 8 and November 14 &: 15 in the Hercules Historic Clubhouse. Again, the Faire will feature Christmas gift items and refreshments from 10:00 a.m . to 4 :00 p.m. This year the Faire has been expanded to two weekends to accommodate the increased number of artisans. as well as to give the public more opportunity to view the many original handicrafts which are available for sale. As in the past, there will be thirty booths of fine arts and quali ty crafts shown at the Faire . Space is always very lim1 ted at this event and only 'fine arts and crafts are exh1bi ted . Th,i s year, artisans have the opportunity to reserve booth space for bne or two weekends. Food at the Faire will be provided by community groups. Historic Clubhouse Bar will be serving beverages in opulent surroundings of the antique redwood bar. The the If you would like t o participat e at the Paire or would like more information, please contac t the Community Services Department at 199-8230. The Community Se rvices Department is always looking for e x perienced and qualified teachers in all different fields of endeavor. Particularly, we are looking for someone to teach a "gymboree l' type program to children ages 18 mos . to 4 y ra. old, or possib ly even an infant exercise program . In addition, we would like to find people to teach arts and crafts of all kinds to ·children and / or adults, knitting or crocheting , foreign languages, or any other type of program that we do not currently offer . We are open to suggestions! If you have the skills and experience to be an instructor, you may submit a proposal for the class you'd like to teach. as well as a resume indicating your experience history and we will consider your proposal. For information, please contact the Community Services Department at 799-8230 . 12/~1-1 / 01 6:00pm. Thurs 10 : 00am. Fri See below To encourage family participatic)n, we have structured the fees as tollows: Res./Non-Re s . 1st child 2nd c hild 3rd o r more $20.00 / 25. 00 15.00 /2 0.00 10 .00/ 15.00 'CLUB SENIOR The Hercules Senior Citizens' Club . meets every Wednesday the Ohlone Community Center from 12:30 3:30 pm. Seniors enjoy friendly conversation, potlucgs, dancing, and Bingo. Bring your friends, hav.. fun and join the Club. Call Bob at 799-69 64 or Tacio at 799-6270 for infarmation. OHLONE 50+ CLUB Location: ;O hlone Cemmunity Cent{!r Senior act,ivit1es, hosted by the 50.+ Club, are held: every Monday at the Ohlone Community Center from · 1:0.0 - 3:00 pm. SpecIa l g~est . speakers and demonstrations are presented weekly. Cpffee; tea and snacks are served. Crafts cards relaxation and sociai izat'ion aTe regular act-ivi ties.' Bing~ is played the 'first Monday of the month, after birthd'a ys are celebrated. Peatur!!:d a'ctivitles include monthly tours, $ocj~lsJ BBQ's and dancing . # For infol"matien on 50+ ac·t ivities, p.leas-e leave a m'.ssa,g..dJ fo~ Irene W~nnie' at 799-8'235 or 799-8230. SBNIORS ACTIVITIES CALENDAR Monday ' Wednesday Wednesday Monday Yriday 'Wednesday Monday Monday ' 9/28 - BBQ - Ohl~ne 9/30 - Santa Cruz 10/21 - Nut Tree ,L~~~h~~~.~ 10/26 - Halloween Pot 11/06 ' - Wine Coun ~ ~y !l/lS - Par~mount Theatre Tour. 11/23 - Thanksgiving Pot Luck 12/21 - Christmas Pot Luck The City of Hercules would like to thank all the businesses and individuals who contributed to maIdng these special events 801 PARK CBlITRAL Richmond, California 94803 such great successes: John B. Wayland. D.D.S. Modern Gentle Dentistry Open on Saturdayl , 799·3100 • Chlldrens Dentistry • Adults • OrthodontiCS 1500 S camore Ave ., Ste. B-7, Hercules Golf Tournament SHABBAT SERVICES WITH RABBI JUDY SHANKS Foxboro Dedication 4th of July Summer Entertainment Series 2nd & 4th Friday Evenings Girls' Night Out Art, Wine & Food Festival RlU.IGlOUS SCHOOL Grades Pre Kdg. - 7th ROSD IlASIIlIIIAII SBRVl:CBS Sept. 23 & 24 YOM Kl:PPUR SBRVICI!S Oct. 2 & 3 lOR MORE DIFO CALL TEMPLB OFFICI! (415) 223-2560 1:00 p.m. 9:00 - 5 �LETTERS FROMDAY CAMP We are $Ieased to announce the opening of THE BREAST CENTER MIDLAND PACIfIC MORTGAGf: COMPANY Family Hair Cuttery • FULL SERVICE SALON. "LOCAL I..ENDEI! FOR LOCAL NEEDS' AT HILLTOP We offer a comprehensive program of low dose mammography. education and, examinations for women--bY women' '. " Please can for further infonnation 2970 HILL TOP MALL ROAD. SUITE '1.05 . MondaY u.ru Frida,. by aPPOintment • Residential Home Loan Specialists • First Home Buyers Welcomed • FH{IIVNConventional Loans rERMI $25 eRANCH MANAGER. ROBBIN PARKER No Appointment Necessary Just Walk In HOURS,9-5 Appta. Avail. (Wee:kends/Evenings) MONDAY-FRIDAY 10"• •PM SATURDAY 'e"M- .PM SUNDAY ' 11AII-4PM CREEKSIDE SHOPPING CENTER 1511 SUITE L SYCAMORE AVE. HERCULES 799-4740 �CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS TINY TOTS • • .~ I .• ,i t .. ·•• The Community Services Department sponsors the Tiny Tots program which offers a fine pre-school experience for children ages 2 yrs. 9 mos. and up. Tiny Tots operates at three locations: Civic Arts House, Ohlone Community Center and Foxboro Community Center. All three sites are staffed with highly qualified teachers who will provide an exciting and varied program of educational and social experiences. In addition to the General Program, there is a Pre-Kindergarten program. This fall, we have added an afternoon Pre- Kindergarten program at the Foxboro Community Center. Toddlin ' Time Is a program run at Ohlone Community Center for ages 1-1/2 - 3 yrs. It's a play group consisting of songs, dance, games, art projects, stories, etc. A light snack is provided. I The p ,r ogr'a m will include songs and movement, arts and crafts, cooking and games. There wl11 also be a lesson time each day. The Fall Tiny Tots program begins September 8th. PO'r info.rmation on Tiny Tots, please call 799-8235. CIVIC ARTS HOUSE - 400 Railroad Avenue OHLONE COMMUNITY CENTER - 190 Turquoise FOXBORO COMMUNITY CENTER - 1025 Canterbury ." ~,.J V Program - 2 yrs. 9 mos. to 4 yrs. 9/08 - 10/01 10/06 - 10/29 11/03 - 11/24 i / \'. . I - \," Jl -' - II Civic Arts House - Tues./Thurs Foxboro Center .- Tues./Thul"s. ~: 00-12' : 00 noon 9:00-12:00 noon BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE Come join the extended family at the Before/After School Child Care Program. This program provides daily care for school children, ages 5 - 12, from 6:30 a.m. until school begins, and from school dismissal to 6:00 p.m. The program provides a variety of structured activities, including exciting monthly themes, arts and crafts, organized sports, exercise programs, and science, as well as a comtortable place to do homework. An excellent alternative to latchkey situations, this program provides a safe and enriching environment for children. The staff works to create an atmosphere in which each chjld is accepted and supported. To accomplish this, statf assist children wIth learning to function in a group. recognlzHlg and expressing their emotions, and developing techniques for effective problem-solving. In addition, guidelines and limits are set to ensure a physically and emotionally nonthreatening environment for all. The City's Child Care Program is operated at two sites: Hercules School (1919 Lupine Road) and Ohlone School (1616 Pheasant Dr.) in Hercules. Both sites are equipped with playground equipment, baseball. basketball courts, indoor activity space and grassy playing fields. Both centers are located by park settings, providing safe. and easy access to the park. Enrollment is limited according to grade level and space available at each school. Children presently enrolled in the program have first choice - their siblings have second choice. After these chi ldren are accommodated, publ ic registration will be on a first-come, first served basis. ~ TYPICAL 6=30 - 9:00 a . •. - Choice of: craft, board games, stories. songs or school yard play. Pre-Kirider'g arten Program - 4. yrs. and up Ses"Sion~ 3:30 p.m. - Lunch, reading stories, rest time, home ~ work. Choice of: craft, boardgames, theme-related activities. school yard games. A nutritious snack is available for all who attend. 9/09 - 10/02 10/05 - 10/30 11/02 - 11/25 11:50 - Civic Arts' Hous:e - Mon./Wed.!Fri. Ohlone .cen.t er .... Mon-. /Wed . tFrj. Foxbo·ro Center ' ,- Mon ._ /Wed./Fri. Mon. /Wed./Fri. Fee, $80. OO / Res. ToddIin' Tim~ Sessi o ns noon noon noon pm . 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. - Monthly theme-related activities. Some offerings are: cooking, nature activities, science, studying different cultures, exercise programs, drama, sports, crafts exploration. $87 .aO/Non-Res. 5:00 - 6:00 p.m . - Choice of: sports. Clean-up . - 18 mos. to 3 yrs . - Tues ./Thurs . $24 . 00 / Res. Location: 9;00- 12,00 9: 00-1.2 : 00 9:00-12:00 1: 00- 4: 00 quiet indoor gam es or outdoor 9/08 - 10 / 01 10/ 0 6 - 10 / 29 11 / 03 - 11 / 24 Ohlone Cent e r Fee: SCHEDULE 9:00-10:30 a.m. or 11:00-12: 3 0 p . m. $26 . 00/Non-Res. Hercules School r Room . 3B, 1.919 Lup.1ne Holiday Ca·mp offers children, ages 5 through 12, a recre.a _ tional experi-ence during those hectic holiday times, as well as proviq:es working parents wi th qual i ty chi Id carEL One field trip is planned for each W:eek. Sat./Sun. , November &8 Sat./Sun.,November 14&15 DAYS DATES MTWTh MTWTh 12'/ 21-12/24 12/21-12/24 9:00-am.-3:00 pm. 6:30 am . -6-:00 pm. $40.00/48.00 $48 . _00 / 56.00 10a. m. to 4p. m. MTWTh MTWTh 12/28-12 / 31 -9:0Q a~. -3 :O:Q pm. 6,3{) a.m.:-6:00 pm . $40 . 00/48.00 $48.00/56.00 Historic Hercules Clubhouse . - 500 Railroad Ave. ~ 12 /.28~12 / 3- 1 Short Day = 9:00 a.m. Long Day := 6:30 ·a .m. - - 3:00 p . m. 6:00- p.m . <.:Pinal. 7inilLd .M.dJ:od~t (!r.u~r. EARL McGREGOR REALTOO ASOOCIAlE 2000 San Pablo Avenue Pinole. CA 945&4 Phone (415) n4·3312 We think you 'll enjoy.... Our WOUhip H LLTOP For Non Life threatening emergencies for the whole family. • if you don't have a physician ·when your physician is unavailable • on the job accidents 9am to 9pm daily No Appointment Necessary _ 2800 Hilltop Mall Road, 8uilding12, Richmond 222-8000 Su nday Servi c e. ll;a.m. Churc;h Scho ol. al l "gel!. 91415 a.lII. {Nunery Pr ovided 9 ' lO~12:30J BRING THIS AD FOR $5.00 OFF VISIT PRIME PROPERTIES REAL ESTATE IH .... Itor OUr conpTeyatiolUlll Activit lUI Retreatll Workshops Potluck Dinner s Youth f'ell~"hlp OUr )tude Jt!obtrx Chancel ChoiT Children's Choir Hen's ChorAle Bell Ringers Filipino Choir 3575 SII'l Pablo DIm A:1 B Sobnr1Ie, CA 94Im Res. 799-0641 7 �CLASSES YOUTH BALLET~ DANCE EXPLORATION .Location: Location: Sally Whitehead baa. been teacb1ng ballet tor .over · 15 .11 ages and skill I.vela. Her ·own ba'c kg'l 'ound Ohlone Community Center Hef"Cules Hist oric Cluof\ouse training and Oakland Ball:1t'~~~~;~1:~:;~'~~~1 Company, a ·nd performance the HOUston wi:th Balle:ttheAc~demy. She one summ.er observing classes at the l)l:gply respe'q ·t ed of l\JDerican ~all>et · .in New Yor.k Clt·y ., Currently, t n ~=~l~::i::~ to the classes she teaches in 'He+¢ul-es, she is also " at the Berkeley Ballet Thea~re . . . Instructor Jacqueline Corl received her early tra.ining at the University of California at Irvine . A scholarship to the American School of Ballet (Jaffrey) took her to New York tor 3 years. Another scholarship took her to Austria where she spent nine years dancing in Landestheaters in Linz and Salzburg and teaching classes to ~hildren and adults in both ballet and expressive movement. - . Hercul.es· youth Ballet Clas;es 0tt'6 r seri-ous baliet. for the profe$siona~ly ~riented ' stude~t as well as average child or t .e en wpo is interested in. acqu'lring a sol balle~ tecbn,ique. We 'have both boys I al'l:d girls I .cl.asses. · Jacqueline has performed in, as well as prepared, programs for children in Los Angeles and New York public schools under the auspices of Young Audiences . She has taught dance since she was 16 and is currently teaching at the Berkeley Ballet Theater. I is ·a fir.st y,e ar cOU'rse in c~asslcal ballet age.s 8- 12 years. No previous . dance exper.i ence ne·c essary . Two . one-hour classes weekly ar'e required . the first 'session. admiSSion to "ihe olass requires teacher I s prior approval. ' S~veral ' di ·f ferent 'times .and are' ava·flable. BALLET gir~s DANCE EXPLORATION A (Ages 4 - 5 yrs.) This class provides an opportunity for children to and express ideas through movement. (stretching and locomotor) contribute coordination, required . muscle to tone and grace. Basic explore movements the development of No class uniform is ~ Shorts and t-shirts are acceptable. DATE 9:30-10 : 00 am. 9:30-10:00 am. 9/19-10/24 10/31-12/12 M 6< M 6< Th Th 9/14-10/2.2 10/26-12(01 ,;"00-6,00 pm. .5 ;'00-6,00 pm. $15 . 00/18.00 $15.00/18.00 Tu « F Tu 6< F 9/15-10/23 10/21-12/08 3,45-4,45 pm . 3,45-4,45 pm. the focus is more on the area of expressing exercises will be taught. No class Shorts and t-shirts are acceptable. RES./NON-RES . DATE 10 : 00-10 : 45 am. 10:00-10:45 am. 9 / 19-10 / 24 10/ 31-12/12 Sat. ~ $20.00/23.00 $20.00/23 . 00 Tu <Ii. F Tu 6< . F BA TON, DANCE AND POM PON Location: ,Ohlone Comm'unity ~ .j; Center This is a llighly individualized. program. Students advance at their own speed. Therefore the levels liGted be19w are applicable . only ·to Session 1 . If y0U wish to enroll in Session 2, please be .s ure to contact th.e Community ;Services Department so we will place your child in the correct class. 9/15 - 10/20 · ICV21-12/0.1 !.!l1l! New Beginner Advanced · Beg/Int: THURSDAYS 2,45-3,30 pm • . 3,30-4,10 pm. 4,1.5 - 5,00 ·pm. SessioI! 1 · Se:s sion '2 -- II is the corr~$ponding second ye.a r course ' ba.lIet fO,r boys' and girls age s 9 and up. students ' with a -t ' least ·one year o~ solid prior 't raining. wil be accepted; BAL'LET $.20.00/23.00 . $20 . 00/23.00 $20.00/2:> . 00 "9it 7 - 1'0/ 2 2 DAYS M. M « « DATES Th .T h 3:45-4:45 pm . 3,45-4,45 pM. 9/14-10/22 10/26-il.2/ 07 $35.00/38.00 $35 . 00/38.00 DYNAMOTION Location : Foxboro Community Center DYNAMOTIOIf 1. RES. I NON-'RES . 3,30-4:15 pm. 4,15-5,PO pm. RES./NON-RES. $20.00 / 23.0P $20.00 / 23.00 * The,re ' will 'b e no class on 11/2·6 (Thanksgiving). o~ass $35.00/38.00 . $35.00/38.00 I ~ 3-5 ~ DATE Wed/Fri Wed/Fri Wed / Fri TIME 9 / 16-10 / 01 10 / 14 - 11 / 06 11 / 18-12 / 11 ~ 4,30-5,00 pm. 4,30-5,00 pm. 4,30-5,00 pm. :.--......... $18.00 / 20.00 $18 . 00 / 20.00 $18 .00 / 20 . 00 10/29 - 12/03* TIME Beginner Int l Adv 4,45-5;45 pm. 4,45-5,45 I'm , Sue Dalonzo has designed a new and dynami C motion c ourse c hildren age s 3 7. The level s of instructi o n specifically designed to fit the interest a nd phys ' abilities of each age group. Children will have a or'e., tI workout while having fun! Sue has an ex t e n s i v e as a phys ical fitness instructor and has worked children of all ages, I Session· 1 Session 2 9 / 15 - 10/23 10/27-12/08 classic~l This uniq~e ' ~]ass · . taU:ght by sa.n ei; Rios. ,comQines baton, ill da-n ce and porn pon for children ages 5 and up~ T~e program ,; helps deve10p rhythm and hapdieye coordination, building confIdence '\ :flt'hln the child'. All levels of instruction are 'offered from :beg.inners through . competj. tion teams. This is an ongoing cou-r se/ from September ' through .July each year. Sandi has taken teams to ·t he USTA National Twirling Championships' 7 years in a ,row, and has had several state and national ·winners . TUESDAYS '~ $35 . 00/38.00 $35.00/38 . 00 BO:VS" 'BALLET I of tel's first year training for . boys a'nd wu",A men, .ag.es 10 th.rough · 18 , (boys gen~rally start la·ter girls due; to different JIluscle development). We · wi~.l Jlore' emphasis on the ma$cu1ine skills of jumpi"ng turning, as we-II as :cul tivating ·t he male stance arms ·. Two one-hour classes weekly are required. ' I .,p.,ciflc ideas and feelings through movements using dramatic Some ballet is required. TIME RES./NON-RES. EXPLORATION B (Ages 6 - 1 yrs.) this class, DATES A make-up' DAY DATE Wed / Fri Wed / Fri Wed / Fri TIM~ 9 / 16-10 / 01 10/ 14-11 / 06 11 / 18-12 / 11 5,00-5,30 pm . 5,00-5,30 pm. 5,00-5,30 pm. $18.00 / 20.00 $18 . 00 / 20.00 $18.00 / 20 . 00 will be . sqheduled . . ''''HO Dr. Stephen L. Gold Orthodontics For Children And Adults 1500 Tara Hills Drive Pinole, Ca Free Second Set of Prints OR 5"x 7" Color Enlall?eT1:lent with eyery Color Print Portraits Copy Machine (415) 724-GRIN Video Transfer Next-Oay Buy-6acks on Prints Business Cards, Invitations DiSCOUlled FrJrn & Video Tape rom §~ lB31U§ill'TIE§§ §gWlI<ClE§ MANAGEMENT ADVERTISING FINANCIAL PLANNING BOOKKEEPING INTERIOR DESIGN Reasonable Rates 18 years experience Hi-QuaJity Frames and Photo Albums iDe'tweer. Lucky & Thrifty Sycamore Mon-Fri llam-7pm (415) 799-6199 8 Sat Ilam-5pm S&D CONSULTING Hercules, Ca. (415) 799-0668 Sharon Smith & Deborah Busby �PHYSICAL FITNESS !o~~~ ~~-'~"T ,.;,.,'1' Instru.ctor James I. Wong', B"A., MA., TENNIS LESSONS Location: 3D::, . has over" 25 years of Mar,tlal , Arts experi'enc.e . with 14 years teaching traditional Kung. Fu. lwIr. Wong 1s a college profess.o r, Ma'r tial Arts producer f publ ishe:d scho'lar 1-1;1 As,ian Stud1 es and Mar' tial Arts, and is an inspector ,w ith the California State A~hl~tle C~mmis$ion. BBGINNIHG KUNG l!!.: Thois cou·rse introduces the student, ages 1 a$d up, to the:. philosophy of Kung Fu, aa well as teaehing· fundamentals such as stretching, stances, strikes, kicks and blocks. The instructo.+ will. .t each one Kata form . which wil-l incorporate- the . basics of this Martial Art. ~ DAY Wed. Wed. Wed. 9/23-10/14 10/21-11/11 11118-12/09· INTRRMEDIATR/AOVANCED ' ~ TIm; RES ./NON-RES . 4,00-4,46 pm. ' 4:00-4,45 pDt. 4 ': 00-4:45 PII: 816.50/18 ..50 $16.50.(18.50 $16.50/18.50 < as staff, ' sword, .DAY Wed, Wed·. Wed. Our professional ten~is , instructor, OIly , will teac private lessons to individuals by appoin If you interested in pinpointing the one fatal flaw that a.w'a'/ ~ costs that point, maybe private lessons are the Rates are $20 per hour for resident s , $22 per hour for residents; and $11 per h~lf-hour for residents, $12 half-hour for non-residents. Call the Community Service Department at 799-8230 for referral to the instructor. If you'd like to participate in group lessons (maximum of students per class), classes are available as shown. It is imperative when registering for these classes that specify the DATES and TIMES on with your cheek. Each sion is 4 classes long. Students provide their own tenni racquet. TUESDAYS Session 1 Session 2 AGE LEVEL 8-12 yrs. Adult Adult Adult Beg!Int Beg Beg/Int Adv 9/15-10/06 10/ 1 3-11/03 TIME FO Students in this course· must have met the. requirements' of the Beginning Kung Fu class. (s'ee abo-ve' class description). The ins·tt'uctor w.t,ll , teach AS-ian ph.ilos'o pby and advaace'd Ka,'t a ,f orm, as well 'as t~e ' f'un'damen·t als of ·sele.cted weapons, :such will study taught. Refugio Valley Tennis Courts spear, "nunchaku-s, "etc. weapons' sparring and the Advanced students Lion" Dance Session 1 Session 2 WEDNESDAYS will ' "be DATES tIME ' RES·LNON-RES. 9/23-'10/14 10l21.-11/11 11/18-12/09 . 4:45-5,45 pm:, 4: 45-5 ::45 po.. 4,45-5,45 pm .. . $la.00/~1.00 $'111,'00121-.00' $18 • .00/21,00 4:00 - 5,00 5 , 00-6,00 6,00-7,00 7,00-8:30 ~ LEVEL Adult Int pm. pm. pm. pm. S16 . 50/18.50 Sl7.00 /19 .00 S17 . 00/19.00 $21. 00/23.00 9/16-10/07 10/14-11/04 . TIME 6:30-7,30 pm . $17.00 /19 .00 PLEASE SPECIFY THE DATES AND TIMES YOU ARE SIGNING UP WITH YOUR CHECK. If you have questions aaout' these classes, call 799-8230 . TENNIS RESER rATIONS :A CKI SORENSEN~ AEROBICS Location: TenniS court reservations can be made at 'the Communi Se,rvices Department. Play is limited to 1 hour for Slnales and 1-1/2 hours for doub-les. Foxboro Community Center Monday - Friday Jack! Sorensen! s Aerobic Dancing is the original aerobic dance program. This program is well known through its books, records and videocassettes. Featuring a wide variety of motivating music, it is a specially developed program that trims, tones and burns fat. Twice a week, a certified instructor leads students through the 7 or 14 week course that is designed with the non-dancer in mind. Jacki's unique "Get-It-AII-Together" approach works every major muscle in your body while conditioning the cardiovascular system. Classes follow a safe and effective format: stretching, warmups, high-level aerobic activity and a cooldown. Instructors in this program must meet demanding standards. They are carefully trained and certified before teaching their first class and must be re-certified four times a year. Instructor Jane Rager-Braun has participated in the Jacki Sorensen program since 1976. While living in Anchorage, Alaska, she opened the first aerobic dance classes in the area. She has recently returned to her native California and now resides in Hercules. She feels that: the cardiovascular fitness achieved wi th this aerobic fitness program is the key to overall fitness--plus, it's fun! This is not a drop-in class . instructor at the first class. DAY M DATE & W or 9/14-11/04 9/14-12/16 Please register TIME 6:00-7:00 pm. with the FEE $45 . 00' $84.00' FAMILY DENTISTRY LAURO A. MORA, JR., D.D.S. ELIZABETH P. MORA, D.D.S. 7am - 5pm . 5pm - 10pm. 'Weekends . . . . Lights (Refugio Only). JUNIOR TENNIS CLUB · ~· x ENERGETICS Locat·i en: Ohione Community Center This ' p 'rogram, designed by Gena Christian" i.s . an aero'hi danceexe-rcise program: It is a fun, invigora:ting approach to tot-at body fitness. Classes are taught by Chr'is Renkert on M.onday.s lit. Wednesdays 6"7' 7 PM. Cost: Drop In . $ 4 4 meetings - $12 8 meetings - $20· JAZZERCISE Location: Ohl?oe Community Cen.te·r The original jazz'- dance-fitness program. This class pro.etes fitness, firmness, and flexibility through aerobic exer-cises. · Classes are taught by Holly B~ngston Tuesday~ Thu'r s.days 6:'15-7:10 PM. Cost: Drop In - $ S' 4 meetings - $10. e meet ings - $1,8 Bruce R. Carlton DISEASES OF SKIN (415) 799-1699 Jackl Sorensen's Aerobic Dancing • Board Certified Dermatologist HERCULES. CA 94~47 ! hour I hour I . hour ! hour onl y) The Junior A'ces Tennis Club is for girls and beys, ages 12 .and over, who enjoy tennis. ' Once again, this year, t will be s ·u pervised by OIly Hoop. The Aces began meeting , August. Please call 799-8230 if you would like to be 1, eluded' in this grQUp. SKIN SURGERY 1511 SYCAMORE AVENUE. SUITE A CREEKSIDE SHOPPING CENTER $1.00 $1.50 S1. 50 $1. 00 (quarte·r s A Progrenive Course of Aerobic C~oreogr.phy • Regbter Now' " FOXBORQ COMMUNITY CENTER Canterbury Road, Hercules Mon 1416 Tenneu_ St. & Wed 6:15 - 7:l5pm START SEPT 14 VALLEJO 7 Weeks (l4 Classes) - $45 l4 Weeks (28 Classes) - $84 (707) 552- 0201 NEW STUDENTS - 20% Discount • Adu lt and Chi ldren • Preventive, Restorative and Reconstructive Ca,re • Weekdays, Evenings and Saturdays 2023 Vale Rd. Suite 106 ~ AN PABLO 758-4020 INFORMATION 800-42-DANCE 9 �VIDEO PRODU,TION Location: CPR Hercules Community TeleVision Studio (HCTV) Civic Center VIDEO PRODUCTION - BASIC COURSE Would you like to turn your idea for a video production into an actual tape that Is shown on the CIty's cable TV station? Or, if you don't have "your own ideas, we have plenty of projects you can work on. By taking this class, you will learn how to operate the City's cameras, VCR's and editing equipment and become certified to use the equipment for HCTV productions. You wIll also learn about scripts and the ~ntire production process from initial idea to final pro~uct. Class size Is limited to 8 to 12 people. The 1ns~ ructor is Barry Benioff. DATE Wed. Location: Cardia-pulmonary resuscitation training teaches a highly effective method used to restore heartbeat and breathing in a victim by means ot external heart compression and mouthto-mouth resuscitati~n. This modular course is taught through the combination of workbooks, viewers, peer practice, mannequin demonstration, and evaluation by the Fire Department's CPR instructors Bill Baker and Scott Bamford. REGISTRATION IS EXTREMELY LIMITED. The Community servic'e s Department· will issu·e receipts to pre-registered students which must be shown as proof of registration. Students will receive Red Cross Certification cards upon successful completion o·f the course. DATES RES./NON-RES . 9/30-11/04 Hercules Fire Station 10/26 & 28 11110 & 12 $30.00/33.00 RES ./NON-RES. TIM! 7:00-10 : 00 pm. 7:00-10:00 pm. $7.50/10.00 $7.50/10.00 VIDEO EDITING - . ADVANCED COURSE Editing Is the extremely c.reative process of making a polished video production from your original video t .a pe·s. Along the way, you can add music, ~itles, narration and special effects. In this class you will learn how to make an editing script and get hands-on experience with HCTV's 3/4" editing equipment. This is an advanced clas~ and enrollment Is li'mlted to persons who ha'v e taken a prev~. o·us ItCTV workshop or had cODlparable training. .Class e:l.ze is 8 or 9 persons. The instructor is Barry Benioff. DATE Mon. RES. (NON-RES . 11/02-12/07 $35.00/38 ·. 00 GENEALOGY Civic Arts House want to find your roots? Search into your family's trace your family tree. Learn how to find clues, records ' and organize data. Guides tor U. S. and I l.n1:eJrn,atio,na,] origins are available, including Asia and Islands. One field trip is scheduled . This course also useful in completing Scout merit badge requirements. terials are included in the tee. LAMAZE Location: Civic Arts House and Foxboro Community Center This Lamaze series prepares the expectant parents for labor and delivery and beyond . Topics include physiology of labor, relaxation, breathing awareness and medical procedures. Husbands/Partners welcome and encouraged to attend. A 3week refresher class tor 2nd, 3rd, etc., time parents Is aleo available . Please bring to class: 2 pillows (and exercise mat, if you have one--it is not necessary to purchase one just for this class), Husband/Partner, notepaper, a watch and casual dress. Mona Jamieson, R.P.T., is the certified Lamaze instructor and she handles registration personally. Please contact the Communi ty Services Department at 799-8230 for referral. Civic Arts ~ LEVEL DAY Refresher Refresher Tues. Tues. Foxboro DATES ~unlty TIME 7:30-9:30 pm . 7:30-9:30 pm. 9/15- 9/29 10/27-11(10 FEE ·$40.00 $40.00 • Center RES./NON-RES. 10/15-11/19 $12.00/14.00 MARTINEZ ADULT SCHOOL JOB TRAINING & PLACEMENT SECRETARIAL SCIENCE . ... 7:30-9:30 pm. 7:30-9:30 pm. $55.00 $55 . 00 BEGINNING PAINTING Location: Ohlone Community Center This class will introduce students to painting through pro- This class is o:ffered in conj.unctio·n with Contra Costa College and carries .5 unit credit. Instructor Kim Thoman has been teaching 'p ainting in local community colleges for the past seven years. In · addition, she continues to develop her all painting and shows her work regularly. WORDPROCESSINGSPEClAllST . ... Train on IBM PC. AB Dick. Wang, Xerox860, IBM Wheelwriter, Monroe Microcomputer, Mult1mate, Wordstar, D1splaywrite III, pfs:Write, Vydec, Word Perfect. Desktop Publ1shing. c;J Please register and pay by check at the first class m·eeting. Mater"ial lists will be distributed then. If you wish to contact the instr·u cto·r, please call the Community Services Department at 199-8230 for referral. DATES COMPUTERAPPUCATIONS ... . Train on Lotus 1·2-3, Supercalc. Programming, dBase III +, DOS and morel I3j 9/23-10/28 11/04-12/09 o11s. Typing, English. Math. Transcription. Filing, TenKey. Proofreading. Telephone Systems. o Wed. Wed. jects de,signed to help them see balanc~d composition and learn the ·f undamentals of COlol". Guidance and support will be offered as students begin their individual projects. Beginning' s tudents will wo.rk with charcoal and acrylic paint on paper. Experienced students are welcome to bring their CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS IN .... o Regular Regular Thurs. EY< $3.50 9/17-12/17 For Complete Vision Services ACCOUNTING . ... Manual and Computer, NA, NP, Payroll. Bank AeconcHlatlon. Double Entry, Financial Statements, General Ledger. CJ KAT ERINA R . ZI$M A N , 0.0.. F.B .C .o. FRAN K ZI~M"'N. 0. D.. PH.D.. " . .0. •.0..0. DATAENTRY .... IBM PC. Alpha and Numeric Entry on Actual Busl· ness Forms, Computerized Keyboarding. THE MARTINEZ AOULT SCHOOL JOB TRAINING AND PLACEMENT PROGRAM offers the student an opportunity to be trained and placed In the booming office workforce In Contra Costa County. Our credentialed teachers provide Instruction in modem office procedures on state-of-the-art equipment. Asslttance In developing job search skills. HAl R CARE PRODUCTS COSMETICS WIGS. ACCESSORIES Persons Interested in this program should call 228-3330 or 228-3276 for an appointment with our Placement Officer. Ellen Johnson. The Martinez Adult School has an excellent placement record for those atudent. completing the requirements of the program. DESIGNER HOSIERY MARTINEZ RESIDENCY NOT REQUIRED. TUITION: MARTINEZ ADULT SCHOOL 600 "F" Street Martinez, CA 94553 Phone: 228·3330 OR 228-3276 1 Call 799-7380 for an appointment. BRIDAl, FORMAl. WEAR ACCESSORIES PROFESSIONAl DISCOUNTS PUBLIC WELCOME 1611-E Sycamore, Hercules (415) 799-3025 �.•. d) TEEN SCENE " ,; '" ~ , (~ DOG OBEDIENCE Locatio n: 8a's 'ic 'd og o bedie'r ice teaches your. dQ"g to be, a · f r iend o'f neighbo rs and helps to devel o p a confiden~ relationship between dog and handler . Instructor Eileen 'Hanson' of Danlos Kennels, . has· taught lDany .c lasses in the area~ This class is designed f o r both pet and o wner and wi l l t ·e ach y o u to train ' your ' dog with kindness, n o t abus·e. Tp.e be~;Jinning class is ' designed ·t o r dogs over' 4. months of ' age and will teach the pandler h o w ·:to train his/her do.g to heel, sl.t ; stay, stand ~nd come 0.1\.1, command. 'No dogs the first 'c las s ~- handlers bn+y, pleas'e. Brin g ,a1-"l sho t records t o the fl~st class at Ohlone School, Room 18. :., LEVEL DAY Beg.. Int. Sa t . s at. Beg, Int. Sat. Sat. · DATES TIME RES. LNON-RES. 9/19-10/2 4 9/19-1 0 / 2 4 1 0 :'0 0-11: 0 0 am. .' 1-1 : 0 0 -12 : 0 0 pm •. $~5 . 00/28.0 0 1 0/3 1 -12/05 10/31 - 12/05 10:00-11:00 am. 11 :00-12:00 pm. $25 . 00 / 28 . 00 $25 . 00 / 28.00 $25 . 00/28.00 ROLLERSKATING Come join us for a fun evening 'of rolle.r skating at Rol World in Conco r d. Price includes admiss-ion, skate and transportation. Space is lim~ted. so pl~as~ register advance. For information, call 799-8230. ~ Fri. 1 2 / 04 Tbi$ gourme t Chinese cOOk £hq workshop Roll'S . Ean ~Sl\aped Steamed .81)1'>, Ma i and Sh redded Me:i it . !rlieae d .e l ec t a ble Beef Rol .l s an.d Shill> ~~~~~:l ~::;~;~~'r;t d·loeuvres for h o l1da¥ . part;ies. ,'I ,,,.,,,,_ i n a::l.lpbases o f pre paratiel'l ~lj:j oy· eat ing . what . ·have. .pr'ElP·a,p'" ng ]:>O)a:rd '$ 10 . 00 / 12 . 00 6.:00-9:30 p m. CALLING ALL TEENS ! ! ! I / HOLIDA Y SHOPPING SPREE Kin d aT g .a r·t a n The holiday seas on is qui'i::'kly approaching - ~~o i d the c;ro,wds and the q ·r ush of holiday shopping. Great ba:.rgains will be f o und as we vis! t some ,0 ,£ the be s t outlets 1 n the San Fra ncisco Bay Area . We w·il,l visit giftware, acces so ry anl1 clothing. out l et s, as reGbrnrnend e d by Sally Socol i ch 1n her book "&al;:gain Hunti.ng ~ri t n~ Bay Area" . I. Gr~de .DATE. i I . O.~.ferd.n'g int.e ll e·>~~{l·'l: explor.a :t-i 0 n. " " . a g<t; i1. e·~ rI)in g in RES. LNON-'RES • nU 'r"turi.n~· ·· S at . s 7-. Ii O.Q'i t·.,m ~ -6 :.00 p . m. 8m PARK CENTRAL R!CHM.ONP, CAlIFQRNIA 94803 '.' " ........' ' .h·c u t E H ·e n d e"d Be sure t"O bri n g cash, -six)p.e many ot the s ·tares deal ona cas.h- onl y ' :Q,as is.:. L'u nclt, '.\'/,1"11 be· a qui 'c k s,t .op I $0 we don't lose va l :uah'ie shopping time. S'pace' is, l 'itmited O,n , this excurs.ion; !s,o' donl".t '.iTi.iss ou,t - regi. s ~e. r how! C~e had waiting . Yi'~:q:Jl for our p'i~~.i.o.us ~hopping ,;t i:·i;i?~. f:) If you ne'~d a 'bapys f tte-r' tor. the day." b~ s:ure. to contact the Communjt.y Services Depat:-t'UJen.t ~t '7:99'- '8'23'0 for- ou·r cur rent Babysi e:t~rs Referra l L.ls.t. . .p r e·s.c 11'0'0 I a. warm" environment . .. . <, (forme r ly 'known : a ~ ' Montes8 o r-i 'Cenler) r \ APPLE LAKES TUTORING '. Thgrr,; - Voy~g~1 ~. '".; lIcmet 6nd • P6rs~oalized Pe10tiJit... ~., ... .'.. . . .S2 ..~).. r ~ . " " .. ~. - ,.,' . PINOLE rI ------CALL 724-0ELl . ~~~I ' ' 724-DELI ' \' SELECT FROM THESE TOPPinGS ~~~~~~~~ .~.~~.~. UNOQIIA - SIW8MIe _IUAT. IAU. ouve • NLL ~ ~ ."",,"~ . ': ' tI .' .' .' f~, • I" • . ANY LARGE PIZZA 'WE DELIVER TO TARA HILLS; . MO.NTALVIN MANOR, BAYVIEW, PINOL.E. . HERCULES & RODEO • FOR MDRE INFORMATION AND APPOINTMENT conTINENT"L DEW P1ZZA COUPO" J,$300 I OFF .. ' STR~TEGIES . 799-8175 DELI , IUIJI INDIVIDUAL TUTORING A.NO COUNSELING JlIIJI LEARNING ~ : =~~~~....,U ·· . ., ' . I· �DO YOU 'REMEMBER WHEN ••• ? page TRIVIA 1. ,In what . year d;1d California Powder ' Works ' ~\1rchase land to bu.1ld the explosive plant? tn ~~at year did the C~ty become incorpQr.ted~ What war was the 'Her.cules plant involved. dynami te fo'·r the A>ll ted FOI'c;es? 4. in 9Y producing From 1940 to 1966, the plant changed its focus and prQduced instead of e>l;pl.o s.lve.s. 5. Who was the tir.st non-company maYQr of the Cit¥,1 6. Whiqh elementary school opened first in the City? 7. Wha't was the City popu,latlon 1n 1911)1 8. · When did the fir'St r~side.nt8 move into "new ' Hercules"? 9. , Which development was the f ·fret prope.r.ty tor residential ·homes? ,10. to Inves:t and purchase In what year was Ref.ugio 'V alley Park decUca·ted? Historic Location 01 triangle Park ' ~861 fOl} v'!U.:A:oHte:)·' (6·) 9L6 f (8 Y OZ: t .( ~) ,{oot{:)S !..:A:9~UQ..an satn~uaH (S) (tL-tL6t ·) s"vrttTM qdt:e}l (9) ·.:A:e%np.:A:a1 (t) . I .taM. P,y.%OM (tl 006t " 9t .:raq_a:laa (e:) sLat •.ge: .laqara.i:les (t) 10 s'~utaH xa.ua:) :Slf3MSN1I' r.!Afridtl Doctors Hosp/tal Introduces LARRY YEE, M.D. Family Practitioner Wessner, • g}A A knowledgeable professional . On-S~e Lab and Pharmacy Evening Appointments Available . Blood Pressure Checked Free of Charge in Hercules who will piOVide you with personal attention & . quality service for all of 2150 Appian Way Suite 103 your real estate needs. Pinole. California 94564 OFFICE: (415) 724·6100 724·1957 We Make House Calls. RESIDENCE: (415) 799'0238 San I'IIbIo Aw. 'CA 94564 �PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS, & RENTAL FACILITIES OHLONE COMMUNITY CENTER : The Ohlone Community Center is a~al1able for . rentals on Friday evenings and weekenda. This building has a main room that is 10'00 squa,.e f"et and will hold 60-70 people for 'a sit-dow·n dinner, or approxima-tely 1.00 people for meetings. A kitchen is available for. use and is includ.ec:t in the re'n tal fee. Oh"lone Park. 1$ a short distan'c e a.way f.rom the Center and includes a tot lot and play stru'cture. Fees and policies for the building are available thro,u gh the Comm1:.J;nlty S.e rvlces Department.. Call " 799 .... 8·230 for informati~)n. FOXBORO COMMUNITY This new commun.i ty center 1s located at 1025 Canterbury in the Foxboro Heights. SU'bdivision. It is surrounded by the Foxbo'r -o neighborhood, park:~ which inc·}udes a sand t .ot lot, tennis co·urts and a basketba·ll court. The center has a banquet capac! ty of 50 and a meeting capac:.! ty of 75. Ther.e are no kitchen facilities in this buUding. Fees a.nd p<>11cies for the building ar.e avail'abl·e the Comm-uni"ty Call CIVIC ARTS HOUSE R~member your chi ld's last birthday party? Rem·e mber the noise?? REMEMBER ALL T.ROSE CHILDREN??!! '??! !.??!! ThiS year treat yourself and· yo.u r· child to a relaxed, fUFl birthday at the Civic Arts House ~lay V_rd. Perfect tor parties and family picrtics, our ene·losed. play yard" provides many chal- lenging play areas with a bE!aut1ful Bay view. Call 799-8230 f.or in,formation. REFUGIO VALLEY PARK Refugio Valley Road Facilities: Picnic Tables (7); B.a.Q. Pits (7); Children's Tot Lot; Tennis Courts (4); Drinking Fountain; Parking Spaces (37); Restrooms; Walking Path; Par Course; Gazebo; Lake; Playfield. OHLONE PARK Facilities: Picnic Tables (19); B.B. Q. Pits (19) ;Children's Tot Lot; *Bas ketbal l Courts (2);*Tetherball (6); Open Fiel d; Restrooms (Ohlone Commun ity Center); *Vo lleybal l Court ( 1); and Nature Tr a il. Thi s park is adjacent to t he Ohlone Community Center. FOXBORO PARK 1025 Canterbury Fa c ilities: Children's Tot Lot; Tennis Court s (2); Basketball Court (1); Picnic Tables and SSQ1s (4) , Grassy, open playfield; Walking /Running Path; Drinking Fountain; Restrooms, Recreation Building. \ WOODFIELD PARK 1919 Lupine· PRIME PROPERTIES Cliff Taylor Facilities: Children's Tot Lot; Basketball Courts (3); Tennis Courts (2); *Drinking Fountain; Softball Field; Restrooms; Volleyball Court; *Tetherball. Broker J i FREE MARKET ANALYSlS FREE HOME WARRANTY (-Indicates equipment on Bchool property adjacent ~o park. ) Be a part of the dream. LeJ me assist you in buying or selling yOU' home. Park facilities at Ohlone ' and Woodfield parks o~ly, aay be reserved through the Community Services Department. 'Pees are determined by the type of activity, number ' o,f peopls at'ten- ding, and- park s1 te. 3575 San Pablo Dam Rd. EL SOBRANTE Bus. 222-5602 Res. 7~1782 For c'urr~nt ' intormation on fees, call, the Com·lluni- ty Services Department at 799-8230. 13 �Community Servi ces Commissi6n Trail. hi Hercul.es i~SijfSfli#iWf • not be aWa ra that ,e~cu 1 as ' hae an ·. xten8ive a .tra11 eyete. tl!roughout tha cu:y. ,You lilly be . .....ui';a,r wi th tha liinear Park Trail' wh i ch l"IlM troa Refugi o Park Trail to the end of : :Refugio . Va l lay • How. v • .,. ve Jiof'e trails, '. of : Hercules· are encouraged to attend the mont hly meetin gs of t he Community Services Commis sion. Mee t ings are held on· the second Monday of every month at 7:30 p .m . in the General Pllln , 1>l'ov1des .Il<!th i.proyed t::~I~a:U::~~(~~~~~~;i:~~ and ,una.prall.d (d:lrt) · throughout tha the ' (;,1ty has one I mpr<:>ved ,t rail tiiat rune from tile Watar·tront HIs·t prie" lIomea .., u . e : League f l e}'d s. " Th i'! ·t ra11· ~I!en eontf nues Refugio Va lley Park t o Redwood Road . ·· EII.ntlla11 'I, til" w11.1 "oJ)t ~nue out tbl'ough the new Re f ugio Valley .Ranch 1~~:~~:~~:E'''!i~~~. I t 18 hope d that the trail wi'll a l so eOI)t1nue t be East Bay Muni'Cipsl Ut lli W Di strict ,;(:EBMOt!) lP~ppel;"·ty and on to Bri ones Ra gl ona:l Park. .,' I . 1 ' ,' 0 1 ty i 8 also working on 'a tra..11 1oha.t wi ll or.igl na te .at . 1"''R"one .Par k and wind ~h~9ugh 'the Canyon , . eventu;':U y ending ' tqp ·o f tlle Be·r cules/ Pinol e ridge . 'j:I}is I l.nt:et,pt·e 1:a1:i"e t r a i l wi l l . p r ovi d e h ike r s with a s h a dy r oute be aut H ul va:Uey t hat has var ~ ed soenery . It t'he .floor of t he v"lley, a long a /Wri ng- t ed, t ,ree- -. I ~!:::::~:~~~~~~e~~i' g:radua) 11'ltoBay "n, oak wooM and .vis tas ),y of c li-mbi"g Sa~ Pablo N~ pa . a nd.and Mari n Th e trail wi ll conHlIue ' u ti l1z'1 ng e:;1::~~,!t:~~~~~,' along t>he r 1dgeHne a nd wi.ll 'end at t h e tlie 'City. I I ~::: ' ''' '' ilO'UB, t rails ,w1.1 1 pr.ovide hikers wi'th lIIan'l" ~dU!~";~, e x;per 1.ences . whe the r .1 t ! s , 'U", O:"9' ~::~~:~~ uni mproved ar~as at the City, on dir t ~~a:,~~:~~~~)~ Councl~ Hercules. Chaabers at the .Civic Center, 111 Civic Drive, In 1984, t~e Hercules Oi ty Council created a seven-member Community Services Commission to advise and assist in issues 'relating to the growth and d e velopment of parks, recreational facil! ties and human s ervice program.s in City. Currently, the Commission 1s working on the master plan the Swim Center/Community Center. Notices of m.e etings been sent to var ious community groups to invite r e sidents to become involved in the planning stages of this, and other , projects . Upcoming projects include a neighborhood park in Village Park (Neighbor hood 5), the Senior Ce nt e r , and other projects which are propos'ed if the general obligation bond measure is ~pproved by voters in November. If you, or information your group, are not CUr rently receiving this and you wo u ld like to, please contact the Community Services Department at 199-8230 . Or, if you would like the Commission to address other concerns or needs of the community in terms of recreat i onal activities or facilities , please a t'tend. one of the meetings or contact one of the Commission members. t ~ all '1 ·a long. the · Re f 1Jg1.o ,V al l e Y c.r eek con ta i n l oops and connec:t1pDe so the .h:1·kf;' r need t o;> ' r e h'ace t heit l'teps back a10ng: ' the. salile t wl11 & different l'out e . . Co aper, a Recreation $,p e.ci·alist .. who is ·n ow attendi ng I c;a J ~t or n1 a State. U nlv~-r slt y ~t S ac r ~e nt;o , has bee n d o ing 1nt ernsh1'p wi t h the Ci t y this ·,summe·r . One ' of . p r o jects ha s 'b ee n the deve lopment o f the 'l n t e r p r etat'i v e trai l t h rough t he Ohlone . c reek v~ l :1ey . Ol}oe comp l.eted , wil l be ab le t o ' read a bput 4i f fe r en~ a nd I nt~ r e$ t ing a bou t 'tihe c r eek , the valley;s, the -wil dlife , vege-t at 1on and h i stor y in t his are a . As a n i.ate >l'pretat.ive t l;"ai 1., it 'i~ ImpG:rtant t hat hikers underrstand the va l ue of the ,o pert spa ce and pa y part i cular a t ten ti on t th i s , very n;;tural a nd bea,ut iful part i l'lf.ormat.donon t .. a :i, ls i s :avallab J.¢ ' fro~ Dep'a rtment . Persons wbo are i n vo lv~d in t~al l ,deve l opme nt a re: e n courage,d Cl i ff Mar c het ti 799- 82 3 0. -. LAW OFFICES OF DAVID J . YANG Celebration An , est.i ma t e d 2,~j)9 people. a t ti>nd e d , tlle ' ~ 9 8 7r o u r t ~ ' o~ d Ul y Cel'e b'r a t i on a t Ref u gio Va l l ey Parlt'., Beaa t;;l.f 1,ll weather, df!l:Lci o t\s food , ' and free ' en ter.tainment w·e re some of the attractions fo r residen t s who cele' brated the holiday to,·gether , in the ' City ' S 'l arges·t communi ty pa rk. . ." Mama . Dragon" a'nd the Cache Creek Ponies proved to be ' the highli,ghts of tbe daY"eviqenced by long ~ ines of an~ious chil¢i:ren awai 't ing their ~u~ns. ~ 'c ongr a 't u la ,t 0 fhe palC"de • BUSINESS REPRESENTATION Corporations • Partnerships • Sole Proprietorships . • REAL ESTATE Civil • Business Litigation Sales • Leases Inju.ries • Accide nts • Workers Compensation :Ln~ Ch~ ,nes e, ation (Mos t 0ri\1ina Unit.l. the East Bay Classic Car Club • CIVIL TRIALS • PERSONAL INJURY whiCh t:~e (Best Motox:ized Unit), and Big Bird (Best Un! t). The Communi ty' Services Department is consid-' ering a dding mor e Ma 'rcb~' ng • CRIMINAL DEFENSE Misdemeanors • Juve nile • Drunk Driving • WILLS & PROBATE ca.t e go.ries ,n ext yea,r , ~uch as the Be.s t ehi1~ < dft'en '.g EntlI:Y and tbe ~' M:est Batriotic l:1n H. The Oom'mu.n,i t:y 'Se:rv ices Depa .. t'ment · thanks all toe :parade p,art;ici ,~ pal)ts foo~ ' taking ·,the·, " time and ,effort: to ent'e.r , >rhe da-y's a ,ctivit i .es culminated, at dus'k ~lth a fabulOUS fire- works· display performed by pryospectaculars, Inc., the COmpany , which prese,n ted displays for bcoth the Bay Bridge and Golden i Ga te AtlOi versary celeubrations. Th ~usands of people watch ed along 'Ebe 'shdre~ ine be twc;oen . Pinole and Rodeo, while others· wa~che d 'from t.he' r homes. Th e display Wall' 'mueh lar~ ger and more exciting this year than ever before with over 10 0 shells shot off in the finale. The disp!lay wa s co-sponsored by the Cities of Ber~ cules and Pino le. PARKS- R ECREATIO N FAC Il.lT IES OPEN SPACE IMPRO V EMEN Wills. Trusts • Probate • IMMIGRATION LAW • FAMILY LAW FOR yOU VOTE YES NOV. 3 • BANKRUPTCY LAW GE N ERAl OBLIGATION BON D (MEASURE MJ .,. SAN FRANCISCO EAST BAY (415) 982-7315 (415) 799-3178 221 Pine Street, Suite ·600 ,S an Francisco, CA 94104 256 Violet Road Herc.u les, CA 94547 ImpJ'.looing the Quolit(yof li.,:e ":OJ'.l alL J'.lesl ()ents Iinvest in (YOUJ'.l communit(yll PAID BY: Evening &: Saturday App()intments Available 14 HERCULEANS FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS MEASURE M �I Hercules Community Television ' Hercu l e s Bay Cablevision Communi t y Channel Line-up Tel e vi si on (HCTV) h a s been e xtremely active in t h e l a st seve r a l months. New p rodu c tions , new equ i pment a nd a new As of August 1. 1987, . Bay Cablevision changed the Hercules Cable . Television Ch annel · Li n e-up.. Five new chann e l s were added to every. s u bscriber's basic s e rvice, these are Arts & Enter t ainment, Bravo, The Oi sCQvery Cha nn e l, Th e Weather Ch annel , and VH- l . f a c i l i ty h i ghlight this ac tivi ty. We h av e r ec entl y comp l eted t he mov e to our 200 s q . ft . stud i o a nd a dj a c e nt c ontrol room in th e new Ci v ic Center ( see photo t hi s page) . This new space will make it p o ss i ble to prod uce interview, call-in shows. and li ve Care Program, tap e s were made of folk da ncing , k i ckball, and a balloon launch. We are currentl y working on two documen ta ry projects, ~ A Letter to Tsush ima " , addressed ter generator allows us to add titles to pre-reco r ded videos, prey iding a more pro- fession a l look . We now also hav e the cap- abil i ty to us e VHS home v ideos in HCTV productions. Origin al Location Bay cablevi s i o n 's Her cules office is still located at 5 Railroad Avenue. Sever a l cable subsc ribe r s hav e made the trip to the n ew City Hall on Civi c Dri v e to pa y th ei r to the school children If you in He r cules' Sis t er City, and ~ What Ma y be You Di dn ' t Kno w," about toxic products in the home. shoot a video with your o wn equipmen t on a subject with general appeal to the community, we may be able to use it . bills, on ly to di s - c ov e r tha t Bay Cablev ision' s off i ce is not there. . Upcoming events scheduled for show i ng on HCTV are the dedication of our new City Hall and the annual Art. Wine and Food Festival. HCTV Coordinator , Barry Beni o ff , is continuing to se e k ne w vol un tee rs t o assist w it h th e se and other projects . If yo u a re interes t ed , please contac t Barry ,at Cit y Hall, or by We have taped civic events including the Lions Health Fair, the Annual Cultural Fair , the Foxboro Park dedication and the 4th of July celebration. Also taped were t h e Tiny Tots active in their classrooms and dur i ng their graduation cere~ monies . Most o f these eve nts have been shown on HCTV. For the convenience of subscr i bers. there are sev eral option s for payi ng Ba y Cabl ev ision bi ll s . Payment can be' I f.~~~~:" mail e d to Bay Cablevi~~~~____~~~~~~~!I sion . P.o . Box 7 , Rodeo, CA 94572. Sub- scribers can also pay in pe rson a t an y of the 1 2 Me c han i c s Ba nk b ra n c h o f f i ces . or a t Bay Cabl e v i si o n ' s Herc ules ' o f f i ce, 5 Ra ilroad Avenue. Hercules .. call ing 799-8212. * with the assistance o f Satell i te July 20 I the Hercules €±ty eounoi-l adQpted an oxdinance izt _n g t ile submis s ion O£I a proppsi'tion f,or a General i.Qatiqu. bond issue to J:.ne vote:r;s -ja:t a general elec,ti-bn teo be cheld, NG>VeInber 3 , ta8?,. .T,p'e, b,P'nd ,proceEtds would be use!;l, to finance park and at-hex Iijunic;ip:qaimp,r.Qveme,n tsl. .1?- list ofwhic4. aI>pears BelOW. ' , 1,3 'in June, ],978" General Obliga,trion (GOj''bonds Were the most commOR Die ·t hod of fina.nql:ug pcuhlic £mpr0v, em~nts .• l?rol?os i tion 13 e-l imina ted dp l:;lqnds a 's a ~f i"n~cipg methQd in Cal i fornia. Propo·s! t&on 46 which was, pi;l ssed ' rxi 'J une '~ 19 86 I, re-esta.: qlished th~e abil.i t y- of 1 oea'l i2g,enc.t~s' t <?is~ue" " G() bonds in ce,r tain ci~l;cumstanc~ s . '. . , jf " i ' ,'" GO bonas c·a n b e issued bo £-inan'ce tlui!r: a cquisition and ' improv emen. t o f rea l ·p -rop,erty o -n ly' a,fee r <'a two-·tbi-rtis favorable vote a,t a general electio,n:.~ c ,% PARK I lIPj(OitpIiXB Refugio Valley Linea r Park - expect ed to cons i st o f the and t ac11 a t i ton 0 fs paendde st t rrash ian rece bri dges a nd, pa c e qu rmai sn eitnti on b e nc he sins , pi n ic a b le p tacles a lo ng wi t h c ompletion o f a l oop tr a i l. Woodfield Pa rk - expe cted t o inc lude r esurfacing of tenni s cou rts, replacement o f exi stin g permanen t p lay structu r e and landscapi ng wi t h in t he pa r k. I'ozboro Park - expected to inc lude landscaping along with acquisi t ion a n d install a ti on o f add i tions t o t he exi sting perma n e nt pla y st r u c tu re, p er ma n e n t pi c nic t able s and barbeque pi ts a long with exter i or pa r k lighting . Ohlone Park - e xpected t o i nclude r epl acement of e xisti ng play s t ruc ture with an upgraded permanent play structu re, per ma ne nt p icnic fa c ilit ies, and ma y a l s o include r e p air of drink i ng fountai n and volleyball court. Open Space Are a on Wre n Cour t and Open Are a Betwee n Beechnut and Co ronado - e xpected to i nc l ud e g ener a l pe rmane nt pa r k i mp ro v e ments such as landscaping and ac quis i tio n and i nstal l at i on of play facilities and benches. Land Ad j a cent to Civic Arts Bouse - expected to include Shared Format •.... 19.8 7, .H.erctiles<_vat:!'rs 'wi;f11 b~ . ~re;sented teques ~ing app;rOViiH '£6t t!,e ~a,1 e 0 ,£ $3, iJOb in bon<1s to 13: i ,n aFlce ~he proj eats ll.s'teo. ,p~l .ow. These !ProJects are inciu4l:ed in ,the Master , Plan fo,r ParKs 'a nd Reerea tion ' w.}:licb 'the· communi,ty . Servi-c'e s· Commis's iOn bas been working '. on . The. to·tal: cost: for, de.vel_opment/ of~hese proj 'ec·ts i~ "ove;r $,6 million. ApprOKimat~LY' , one-,qa.lf ·of. these funds ,wi'11 Qe 'r 'a-j::sed t;.nr~gh thJ! . .co.llec-tioTI, of development <fees. ~< I Using tnis project, list and a bond issue of >$3 llIillion, annual household COB·t in incr'e aSed1 t axes c~n be predicted·. Of the $3 m,illion .' $2, ,8'65,000 wou l ,d be available for projectsanc;i '$135,000 would be the cos'ts (paid to others ) connec'te-d . with th'e bond issue. We ~a· ssume that t;.ne bonds would matu,r e 25 yearS, that the ' average interest rate ' " if; / ~X ;Ori~: No'V:ember ~roposa t(ion cQmpJ.e~~ ~eneral Ohl·iga tion bond's ~ lte b onds for ' ~b'iC-h ' the ,c i ty b:-r .ot.-her ;tocal ag:~ncy uS'es its taxing autho-ri·t .y to levy l?t:operty tax for the repayment. -Of p'rlncipleand int'ereSt ' on ~tl"e out;s:tp.J)ding deht:.P~lor 'to t;h.e' pas:sag~:~()f ProPQ.Ed tion , Cablevision In After-Schoo l Child A new charac- " ': < in ,pid!'! will be 7% and that the 'City's asse's sed valuation .will in.ereaee by 7% .annually.. O·n . the basis of the·s e assump,t~ons, a pr,o,~erty o~ner with ~n as'sessed valuation of $100,000 would pay $49.2 9 111 additional taxes the Urs't year. This amount would dec~ease a nnually to approximately $9.12 in the ~":' : f ina ll ~The < • determined that., GO bond financing 'is an il:a~l~~~~~~~~;~~~~~~~~i:m:p:r~ov~em:e~l):t:s~'f~i~"'~o~u:r~~,,';o;; mmu;n:i~t~y~W;h~i~C~Il~'1 gJJIftRllC'rIOI Slf IQIICIrAL IlIPROl1I!!IBlHS Communi ty Center - e xpecte d to i nclud e the acq uisition and c on st ructio n of fac ili ti es co ns t itutin g a per man e nt mu nicipa l c ommunit y cen t er, i n cl u d i ng a gymnasi u m, a e rob ic s /gymnastics / d a nce studi o, multi p urpo s e r o omS a nd p r e s c ho o l e rs area , int e nd e d to acc o mm o date s pace fo r gathe r ings of up t o 25 0-300 people . Child Care Facilities - expected to include acqui s i t ion and con s t ru c tion of permanent muni ci pa l child care fa cilities fo r use in con j unct i on with the Before/ Afte r School Child Ca re Pr ogram. Li b rary - exp e cted to consist of the acquisition and const r uct i on of a permanent municipal libr ary facility of approx i mately 5,000 - 6 , 000 squa re feet . ' i mp r oveme n ts to land adjacen t to Civ ic Arts Bouse consisting of s i dewal k and walkway construction , landscapi ng and acqu i sition and installation of lighting, as well as improvements to the pa rk i ng, l i ght i ng and irrigation systems . t , the Ci v i c Arts House . General Open Space Iaprove a e nts - expected to include landscaping improvements, such as the planting of trees and ot her vegetation , in open space areas throughout the City, i ncluding along Refugio Valley Road extending into the Hanna . .nch a rea as well as the open space slopes in the Foz boro aubdivision. I KPROYBKBBTS '%Q gxIstIftG IORICIPAL FACILITI BS Se nio r Ce nt er - expected to include acquis i t i on a n d construc tionof up to an additional 1,500 squa re fe e t to the Senior Cent er being built on the City Civi c Center s i te, as well as other permanent improvements to the Senior Center . Histo ric Cl ubhouse - e xpected to include acquisitio n and insta llation of heating and fire 'sprinkler systems, repai r or r"pla cement of electr ical systems and kitchen facilities, •• well •• refu rhi abing of i nterior wall and floor 5 �CHIEF'S CORNER Play It Safe, Plan Your Escape It was the memory of the tragic Chicago fire of October, 1871, that prompted President Warren Harding to proclaim Fire Prevention Week in 19"22. Since then, f ire protection . and prevention agencies nationwide have been spreading the firesafety message to as many people as possible. This year, Fire Prevention Week is scheduled for October 4-10 and has as i \;s theme, "Play It Safe ••• Plan Your Escape". The Rodeo-Hercules Fire District encourages r.sidents to pre-plan and practice for a safe escape in the event of a fire. Don't wait to be surprised by smoke or fire! A fire escape plan is your strategy for a safe exit from your home during a fire. An effective escape plan depends on: (1) Careful preparation to ensure that you are ready for any fire; (2) Proper placement of smoke detectors to provide early warning; (3) Regular drills so you'll automatically know what to do if there's a fire in your home. Traffic Enforcement The Hercules Police Department haS received numerous requests for increased traffic enforcement throughout the City. The Police Department is equipped with radar units and will be enforcing the speed limits. Remember -~ all residential streets are posted with a 25-mile per hour speed limi t. Exceed it, and you place yourself, your pa·ssengers, and pedestrjans in danger and you may receive a citation. To prepare a fire escape plan, draw a floor plan of your home, label all doors and windows, and indicate primary and alternate exits from each room. If an alternate route is a window, be sure it can be opened easily by each family member. Outdoor features that may help or hinder escape (such as balconies, roofs or trees) should be noted. Choose an outdoor meeting place that's easy to remember and easily accessible. Once your fire escape plan has been developed, families should schedule regular practice sessions to review the plan. Practice should also include discussion and practice of the following survival tips: (1) Crawl to the door on your hands and knees -- smoke and poisonous gases collect near the ceiling; (2) Feel the door before opening it; (3) If the door is hot or smoke is seeping in, use your alternate exit. (4) Lower yourself to safety by using a fire ladder or hang by your hands from the windowsill, then let go. Bend your knees to cushion your landing (don't jump unless it's your last resort). (5) Signal for help by waving a sheet or other light-colored object if you can't escape through the window; (6) If your clothes catch fire -- stop, drop, and roll to put t:pe f.lames out. Do not run! (7) Never re-enter a burning building. Feel free to contact the Rodeo-Hercules District at 799-4561 if you need help in designing your plan or would I ike your plan ·reviewed. ·T he District will also be schedul ing special programs i'n the schools to commemorate Fire Prevention Week and will be conducting tours of the Rodeo Fire Station. Please call the Fire District for more information or to schedule a tour for your group. FALL 1987 ISSUE CITY OF HERCULES III CIVIC DRIVE HERCULES, CA 94547 POSTAL CUSTOMER 1 � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/02dba9feff1be49cc1b5211ec60c3e4d.pdf 8335375c6d9c94027ebf95fe0c6b93ce PDF Text Text MAYOR'S MESSAGE My Fellow Herculeans: Transportation planning is an important part of your City Council's approach to effective growth management. We have taken a proactive approach to this process with the knowledge that flexibility in the infrastructure and traffic patterns which develop will be necessary to accommodate growth . Key elements of this planning include a regular program to identify and imp r 0 v e areas 0 f the s t r e et s y s t e m receiving heavy traffic and coordination with other jurisdictions and agencies on regional transportation issues. In 1983, a computer-based analysis of the City's street sy~tem and capacities was prepared. This study determined that the City's streets could accommodate projected development, and with improvements, major intersections could provide a reasonable level of traffic flow without the occurrence of major backups. The study iden~ified a few critical intersections: San Pablo Avenue and Highway 4 San Pablo Avenue and Sycamore Avenue Sycamore Avenue and Bayberry Avenue The improvements recommended by the study have been incorporated into the City's General Plan and a Traffic Master Plan was developed for road improvement projects . The City is in the process of implementing the recommended improvements. The 1983 traffic study was based primarily on analysis of residential development. Since that time, significant commercial development has occurred. The traffic projections for the time that our City is built out have been altered . The City has recently contracted fo r ~ n upd ate to t he 1983 traffic study. Th is p. ~w pro ject will include the creation of a ,yc:!lll p u t er-based model which will be u sed ,tq' ~~t d ifferent assumptions and anal yze -tFxEh- "r e'q ui rements of new development p roje 9i4,~ ;'~, Prel iminary results indicate that t h1!i, in ters ections identified in the p re v i ou s~.!'ud y remain areas f or 'ft raffi q ),fl ow in the Recognizing that efficient transportation systems are important, not only locally, but regionally, the City Council has been proactive in supporting regional transportation planning . The Council has worked cooperatively with the County in seeking funding for improvements to Highway 4 and the Interstate 80 Corri d or. We have also been actively involved wit h both County-wide and West County Transportation Advisory Committees. The encouragement of a viable public mass transportation system to serve residents of Hercules and West County is a priority for long-term solutions to traffic congestion problems on our major thoroughfares. The City Council has recognized the importance of the WestCAT and BART systems to regional transportation planning and has supported the extension of the BART system in West County to assist in alleviating the traffic congestion on Interstate 80. (continued on page 2) �RecElnt;;~l ?!:~A.RT , pu:eC'n'iilsea the ;" ;;; adr'e ' pa'rCEYI 2'. of 'a f' rt ,h e in t ersection ·of IJ,i.ghway 4 .. ~l'ai:rd . .,~nd" I'ti:t·~r~t · ~~;. !3..S ' ap-d ~nno~ng edi51a~l!;; ~>~ ~r ., 1;'he " 7V~I'l:lj:lUonstruch o n of a , sta t'l o.n 'on f~~fhe , s ~ t~,: , w\ ' 1;h fh,e ",'i'n t e'rim "bls~), .. o·f. tt ;);:le i-".,,"Vdd,I!'''''''·.?~ I:\' property · as ~' F .a rk:- and Ride ' lo;{ ':'(see .map }'this p age): BART'''Jinteri ds , to , provlde 'f o-r jO.,;i n t~\g.e·Y e~ 0 p m'e n 1; " 0 f ~ t 11 e sit e . ,'bYc ,' ,@,ohs tr~s:fi~~a: " parkilf&r garage "and l"aHow i .ng.'.' . ~ommer(;J. aJ dieve. lopmeht on the si te. ){: -:~:,.,"'",;~'~!{.~~~:<' ,§ The CU: b Y · 'Counc i l has.. taken apos it i on opposing the use i,of ,t ·h'is ·;£'g i'~e., 'f;o'r .a 'BART .. '\,' PA€IFIC''t'i facility and proposed an al'ter,n'ate ; s ,ite . Fl£fIN£FlY which is cdrrently being cori~i~~retl Jby ·BART . - ' <. .~. , Cur opposition to t ihe prop6s~d BARTsH~J cis based on . theimpactof the locat"i'on1 on ~uture t~affic flows th~ough th~ . ~ey .' intersect'iorrs ' in Hercules . .'A ' future·:·BART ·:statio,fr '·combined·· wi th Joint ' development. 'of . ".the s'i tte could add up ' to 2,0,0,0, ~rips daily -,·t othe 'ev,entual :trraffic levels in the 'Clt'ea and increase intersec·tionloadirig'· by up to 60,% . Individual . move,ments through ' intersections C'ouldbe ' arast'icallY '. 'af,fected. ),urtherJ' ' it , !IIay',', not' be~o~,sfbie . :to.' mitigate these impact's regard,less of ' the ~'ii\Oney expended; ' I ri''£ p-articul'ar, th.e support structures for !ht-erstate 8C ' would preclude further improve~ent t6 the Sycamore/Bayberry in.tersection '; t.h,an th,at which isaJreadyplahned :'{>.. ':' ..... : . ; . . =-.i -;;,',' i~·. .i .c ..". • . . . . _ - - PARKING ,~ STRUCTURE ·,.f P~SSENGER PLAT.FORM ~. ).', ~ ~ The alternate site ' pre t er'$ ed ' by th e 'Council is located 'at the intersecfic)n ' of ;; Intersec'tion 80 and w i"llow Avenue . (as shown on the map", this page) . -Access to the site is readily availabl~;:' without ., a .d verse impact orr our key intersections H' and traffic circulation: The Willow Avenue site further allows for development of the central Hercul,e s area as a business ,.' center in aCCOi:'d:anc~e> with our General ~la~. ,::\.'C. ';;"~~'. " _ _, ", ." f t 1S the 1ntention of t he City Councilt:o' play an integral ~ rol~ in the process of ~ 4)ecision-making ' ontzlansportation issues ~ ~ffecting our C ty. " C' PARKING STRUCTURE ~~~~,~ ~ (S\"'t- '~;' ~l ~ : �CHIEF'S CORNER CONSTRUCTION HAZARDS As our City co n tinues to grow, we anticipate t h at contruction-related activities will cause some traf f ic problems. The Police Departme n t is working closely with developers and con struction companies to - reduce or e li mi nate noise and traffic problems . The major areas of con cern are speeding vehicles, parking violations and cleaning of roadway su r faces. As we continue ou r effort s , we s uggest that i f you observe a proble m o r d es ire to have an o fficer t alk with you, p lea s e call the Poli c e Departm ent a t 7 24 - 981 5 . RADAR ENFORCEMENT Citizens of our community have made numerous requests for radar e nforc e ment of traffic speed regulations. Radar units are currently being operated t h rou g hout the City. Remember, the speed .limit in residential a reas is ~Q miles pe r hour . In some areas, such as nea r school s and a t uncontrolled intersections (no signal lights or stop signs), the s p eed limit is lQ miles per hour . We wi l l c o ntinue to respond to request s for rada r enfor ce ment . COMMUTER PARKING Remember to park your car carefully i f you leave your car on a City street and u se public transportation or a van pool to commute. Parking to o close to an interse c tion c an create a t r affic hazard b y obstructing the view o f t he intersect ion for other motorists . It is also i mportant to avoid b l ocki n g private drive ways. A series of auto burgl a ries are curr e ntly under investigation in our City. -Ve hicles parked in the Park & Ride lot s ha v e b e en t h e target of these burglaries. In one case a garage door opener was removed from the vehi c le and used by the bur g lar to gain access to the victim's home. Do not leave valuables in your vehic le a nd b e s ure to lock all doors securely. POLICE REPO'R TS We would like to remind res i dent s tha t it is the responsibility o f your insur a nc e company to co ntact ou r Depa r tment regarding reports . If you are the victim of a crime , or ar e inv o lved in a t raffic collision, contact your insurance compan y and have your agent contac t the P olice Department. EMERGENC Y VEHICLES The , California Vehic l e Code requir e s t hat the driver of any.. vehicle immedia,t ely yield the right-of - way to an approac h i ng , authorized emergency ,vehicle having a red light o r sounding a" siren. Author i zed emergency vehicles i nclude poli c e vehicles, fire departm e nt vehi c l e s a nd ambulances or paramedic units . All vehicles must pull to the right-han d edge of the street, stop, and rema i n stopped , until the emergenc y vehicle has pas s e d . These requirements apply to al l tra f fic · i n both directions. POLICE DEPARTMENT PROGR AMS The Police Department has a n umber o f programs available f o r c itiz e ns of 0 0ur community. If y ou are inte r este d i n any of these, please call 724-9815. Fingerprinting - This service i s availab l e to all residents Monday t h rough Friday 9 : 00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1 : 0 0 to 5 : 00 p . m. at the Department Offfice, 575 R a i l~ road Avenue, Hercules . Crime ~~~~~n!iQn ~~Qg~~~ - Of ficers ar e available to meet wit h gr o ups ' o r individuals and provide c rime preve ntio n suggestions and inform at ion. Th e Department also organizes Neighborhoo d Watch programs and provides vacation watc h services for residents. .£Q~~!:!ni!.Y. Relations - Officers are available to meet-W-ith-community o rgan i z ations to exchange ideas and c o ncerns and promote better understanding . ~~f~!.Y. - This program p rovid es instruction and educati o n for . c it iz e n s, espe c ially women, on preventative methods for avoiding assault and provides tips f o r surviving an attac k. ~Q~~~ 1i£~n~ing - Hours wil l b e scheduled in the spring for bike o wne r s to register their bicycles with the Depart.ent. I n the event t hat the biCyc le · is l a ter s tolen from home or sch o ol, licensing makes it easi e r t o trace an d recover the bi c ycle . ~i£.Y.£l~ Drug Awareness - Officers ' are avilabl~ to , talk .to individuals or groups and prov i de educ a tion about drug abuse. Th e Departmen t also conducts a n annua l educa tiona l p ro gr a m in t h e e l emen ta ry s chools. �PU[J~IC WORKS PIPELINE BUILDING REC(1RD A re c ()rd year for b u i ld ing ,activit y ,in Hercules has recen t l y end ed. As 19 86 closed, the Building Departm e n t repo r t e d that the total valu e o f cons tr u cti'on' in the City was $72,980,57 9 . By compari sOn, the p rev i ous y e a r' s bu i ld i ng va l ua t ion was $38,337,039. STREET AND INTERSECTIO IMPROVEMENTS The City is curr e ntly in the process of c o mpleting and/or designing a number of maj or and minor street improvements at maj or interse c t i ons. The intent of the c ur rent improvements, and those planned in the future, is to en~~re that traffic will flow at acceptable levels through the .City as it continues to grow. Work is almost complete at the intersection of San Pablo and Hercules lve n ues . The sic o ri~ signa! li~ht at an i n tersection in the City has been recently c on structed. Landscaping $n the median s tr ips has been completed . Additional l a n d scap ing o n both sides of the street between the Pinole city limit and the intersection will be installed within the nex t seve ra l months . An o ther measure of b u i ldi ng a c tiv ity is the total number o f l iving un it s wh ich received final inspec t ions by t h e Building Depart ment and wer e a p pro ved for occupancy. During 19 86 , 47 8 livi ng uni t s were added to the hou s ing sto ck in our City. In addition t o. th e a c t i vity i n the residential s e ct or dur ing 1 9 86 , . the first tenants mo v e d in to build i ng s i n North Shore Business Pa rk . Bio -Rad ' s Clinical Building has bee n occupied since December. Work continues on the construction of other buildings in the Park and 1987 will see s everal othe r busi nesses moving in. The nex t major s treet pr o ject will occur at th e interse c tion of Bayberry and Syc a more (see diagram ' on this page) . The p roject which is currently being designed wil l a dd lanes and a new signal to fa cilita t e traffic flow through this c ri,t i ca l inters ec ti o n. The signalization will eliminate the stop signs and should provide f o r quicker movement for residents lea ving t he City, as well as those people wor king in the North Shore Business Park a nd o ther e mployment areas. Th e City has also recently completed s eve ral minor projects. In order to minimize confusion for motorists, the se ction of road fed by the northbound Highwa y 8 0 e xi t i n to Hercules has been re~ n a med " Ba y b e r r y Ave n ue " . This road was p r e v i ousl y par t o f Willow Avenue, which · con t inued from Sycam o re acros s . Hi ghwa,y 4 a nd in t o Rodeo . The two pieces of Willow Av enue had been separated because of the r e cently complet e d Highway 4 improvem e nts. Add i tio n a lly, the City has re c ently str ipe d the inter se ctio n s of Sycamore / Ba y ber ry a nd San Pa bl o/Highway 4 to h elp f aci litate t r aff i c movement. F ina ll y, a n upd a te of the 198 3 Traffi c Study s h oul d be completed within the next se veral mo n ths. This will provide rec o .mend~ti o ns and guidance t o Council fo r future traffic impro'vements. Almost a l l of the imptovem~nts are .being ' paid for wit h fee s p a i d by d e ve l opers, the City's Red eve lopment Agency, and tax funds rece ived from the St~te o f California; ·8ANTA ... "AIIo."GAD �OPEN SPACE FIRE HAZARD MITIGATION Many Hercu l es residents clearly remember the grass fire which roared up the slope between Lupine and Columbine last J~ly. The fire caused fear for nearby residents and d a mage to private property at' the top of the slope. This fire was the fifth similar fire our City has experienced in the past six years. Since summer, the City has been investigating and implementing measures to mitigate fire hazards arising from the close proximity of residences to natural open spaces. City and Fire District staff have worked closely with ' specialists, in f ire safety, building and vegetation management to develop recommendations for programs and policie s wh ich will reduce the danger that fires wil l originate in open spac e s and s pread to residences. Although clear cut solut ions to fire hazard problems are not readily available, two general areas of activity are important. These are : 1. Minimizing the potential for fire to start in open spaces, and 2. Increasing the ability of residences to withstand exposure to fire. I n the first area, reducing the amount of vegetation available to feed a fire is of p r imary importance . The Columbine slope burned last summer was re-seeded with a mixture composed primarily of Zorro Annual Fescue, a type of grass native to many areas of California, which is relatively finer and shorter than other na t ive gras ses . These qualities reduc e the v egetative fuel for gras's fires. Zo rro Fescue also has the substantial r o ot system necessary for erosion control on hillsides. This seed mixture is also being used on newly graded areas where development is underway. Vegetation abatement, or the clearing of all flammable plant materials and debris in close proximity to structures, is critical for fire safety. This Spring, the City will expand the existing program to cut firebreaks i n open spaces to include hand cutting of the grass e s alohg residential fence lines i n City-owned open spaces where fire h azards exist . Homeowners are responsible for proper maintenance of yard areas, including removal of flammable vegetation and debris from around structures. During the fire hazard . season, dry grasses should be removed or cut to a height of no greater than 3 i nches. As part of the Fire District's vegetation abatement program; inspections of private property in the . City will be made and abatement required wh ere necessary. I • I I• ' • I • I • I • I • I • I The City Council has recently contrac t ed with a consulting firm which specializes in open space fire hazard mitigation . The consult a n t will develop site specific open s pace management programs to mitigate fire hazards in existing City-owned open spaces and will recommend policies to guide the establishment of open spaces in new developments. Improving the ability of structures to withstand exposure to fire is also a n important means of mitigating fire hazards arising from the proximity of open spaces t o residenc es . During the coming months, the City will continue to evaluate alternatives for action in this area . Currently under consideration is the adoption of fire hazard overlay zones throughout the City to identify properties most directly at risk of involvement in op en spa ce'- fire. Roofing and fencing material requirements are also being considered. Proposals currently being evaluated would requir e homeowners replacing their roof or making substantial roof repair to use a r o of coveri n g ~ h ich is fire resistant. Noncombustible material would need to be used in the construction of fences at the border of yards and open spaces. Develo p ers · would be required to use fire resistant roO'f and fence materials for the constru c tion of ne w residences. Fire safety is an important issue for all residents· of our City and joint effort by al l seg ment s of our community will be re q u ire d for the identification an d implementati o n o f satisfactory solutions to the prob l ems. CIVIC CENTER UPDATE Con s truction on the new Civic Center building is rapidly nearing completion. On the ex·ter ior, the wa 11 s have been finished and the final phase of the roofing work is underway. Inside the building, sheetrock is being installed a nd the int e rior wall s are under constructi on . The buildi n g is scheduled for completion in Jun e . The City Council is working on pl ans for a " dedication ceremony which wi l l be held this summer. Residents will be e ncouraged ' to join the fe'stivi t i e s in celebra t ion of ou r new Civic Center. �SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL Contra Costa County is current l y facing a solid was t e management crisis due both to the severely limited landfill c apacity currently available and to the difficulty of locating a new~and f i l l site in any area of the County. The West Count y landfi ll used by Richmond Sanitary Se ~ vi c e is sCheduled to close in 1992 and t he capaci ty of the ACME land f ill serving t he central part of the County will b e depleted in 1989. I • I • I • I • I • Two alternatives currently under conare the de v elopment o f a new · landfill site and the ·construction of a w~ste-to-energy plant. sider~tion Landfill Site Development The Board of Supervisors has appointed a "Blue Ribbon Committee" composed of representatives from all parts of the County to ;tudy the landfill ~ssue and recommend a site which can serve our solid waste disposal needs. The search f o r a new landfill site is hampered by: The detrimental environmental i mpacts of a transfer station must also be considered. These include potentially i ncreased litter air and noise pollution from diesel tru~k traffic. The landfill ca.n create similar problems, with increased potential for ground water contami nation. Waste-To - Energy Plant Another alternative for s o l id wa ste disposal which i s c u~r ~nt ii under consideration is the constr u ction . of a was~~-i~~ ener~y plant as p~r t ~ f an integrated Resource Rec o very Proj e ct. Such a project could i n c lud e , in a ddition to the waste-to-energy plant, r ecycling o f paper, glass , plastic an d a luminum, composting of vegetative and wood de bris, and disposal of power plant residue in the existing landfill. ,. A waste-t o- e ner gy ' plant is. not a ne w con cept , but it i s a t .tr:acti n g i nc r ~a s in g a ttention a s a po~e ntia l so l ut i o n to th e solid waste disposa~ issue . Recen t technologi~al advance s have 1.proved the . Despite the potential advantages, there is concern o ver the effects of a waste-to~ energy faci'lity on l .o cal air .quality . The waste burning proce.ss can c ause emission of hazardous air pollutants. Appropriate system design and proper operation of a facility c a n minimize the producti o n of such pollutants and gas emissions. The permitting process for approval from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District for a waste-to-energy facility and the necessary emissions modelling and . health risk assessments are currently underway . . The choice of the best s y stem f o r waste in our area is an i mpo r tant one. Both the system sele c ted and i ts consequences will be aro u n d f o r many years. As a result, the five West County citi~s, including th~ City of He rcul es , have formed a Joint Powers Authority which meets regularly t o discuss waste disposal. dispos~l the objection of neighbors to pro posed sites; ~_ the high cost of transporting waste to a remote site; and the lengthy and ~omplicated proce~s for certifying and constructing a new landfill. If a suitable site can be identifi e d, it will most likely be necessary to construct regional transfer stations, including one in West County, where smal) garbage collection trucks transfer waste into larger trucks for transport to a large s?nitary landfill. Road i mprovements may also be necessary to accommodate d aily travel by large transfer tr~cks. . performance of such facili ti e s and at least two .uch plantscorrent l y opeFat e in the Western states . The waste-to-energy plant being considered in our area utilizes a "mass burning" system, involving no pre-treatment or separation o .f the waste . . At the plant, waste i s burned at a high temperature, fueling a boiler in which water is heated to ~team and used to generate electricity. . The electricity generated ~ould be sqld to PG&E. RS'EsCyec/igI N area. I • I • I • I • I • I • I •I • I • I !I .I • I . ~ QR essential to the Public participation is success of any solid waste disposa l system. Recycling is one important way that individuals can take direct action t o reduce the amount of waste materials requiring disposal. Recycling can als o provide immediate benefit to households by reducing garbage service costs. The . need to have regular pick-up service for a se c ond can, or to make frequent trips to the landfill can be eliminated. Limiting the amount of refuse which must be disposed of at the landfill , will extend the landfill's . useful life and can kee p garbage service rat. es low longer . A waste-to-energy program receives s everal benefits in combination with a successfu l recycling effort. Yard wastes becau~e of th~jr high moisture content, prov~de a poo r fuel. Diverting these wastes t o c o mposting p u ts them to better use an~ _ im­ proves the plant's efficiency. Burni~g plas t ics and heavy metals can cause tox~c emissions which are minimized by the recycling o r re-us e of these material s. The City o f Hercules, in cooperation with Richmond Sanitary Service operates a drop - • off recycling center in the Ohlone Schoo l parking area. The Center accepts newspaper, flattened .cardboard, aluminum cans and glass for recycling. Hours for the Center are Saturday, 9 : 00 a.m . to 6 :0 0 p.m . . and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 4 : 00 p.m. For more information about the Hercule s Recycling Center, please call th e Commu nity Services Department at 724-980 6. �RECYCLE USED A UTOMOBILE OIL Have you wondered what to do with use d a uto mob i l e oi l ? Many recycling centers do n o t acc e pt used motor oil. Because it is a h az ardous was t e , special precautions mus t be tak e n t o dispose of it properly. It is illegal to dump ~sed oil in the sewer systems o r into storm drains. Since the s e systems ultimately discharge into San Pablo Bay , serious p o llution of our envir onme nt can ~esul t f rom this practice. The Co ntra Cost a County Health Services Departme nt has c ompiled the following list of Used Au to mobile Oil Recycling Stations in our area. It is recommended that reside nt s p h o n e before visiting a station to determ in e if the station still accepts oil, s ince t he si,tuation can change often. In add i t ion, t h e Cal i fo r nia Waste Managemen t Board can provide more information throug h the Re c y cli ng Hotline , (800 ) 7329 225. Some of the st a tions in our area are : I I I Wa ll y Damm Chevron 354 8 Dam Road El Sob r ante CA 94803 (415 ) 2 23 - 9934 Booze Automo t ive 3701 Cutting Blvd Richmond CA 94804 Dennis Teif el Chev ron 660 6 _Al hambra Av e nue Martinez CA 94553 (415) 9 39 -738 7 Hilltop Chevron 4 25 1 Hilltop Dr. Richmond CA 94803 ( 415) 222-1731 Frank Lazzarini's Exxon Alhambra " v enue Mar t i nez CA 9 455 3 ( 415) 228-2278 Croc k et t Union 1245 Pomona Ave. Crockett CA 94525 Card oza's Servi c e 400 Garber Ave. Rodeo CA 94572 C . Des mond & Sons 10 00 Loring Ave. Crockett CA 94525 ( 41 5 ) 799-4430 (415 ) 787-3001 (415) 236-3030 ( 4 15 ) 787 -1 0 62 MOSQUITO ABA TEMENT I I Spring wi l l soon a r rive and wi t h it, t h e mos q uitb s e as on. Althou g h we c an exp e c t below average numbers of mosquitoe s because of the light rain fall th is year , mosqu i toes continue to be a problem in o u r area . Mosqui toes norm al ly emerg e f r om standing or still water such as ma rshes, pastures, rain ponds, cre e ks , d r aina g e dit c hes, underground storm basins , tr eeholes and ornamental ponds . The Contra Costa Mo squi to Abatement District was formed to provide informati o n and assistance on the iss u e o f mosquit o abatement. Homeowners shou l d look a round the house for anything unusu a l such a s drainage problems or container s of wat er where mosquitoes might breed. Ways whi c h people can help thems e l v es and t h eir neighbors include: Q~~igigg impounded wat er on the ir property. containers such as bucket s , barrels, wheelbarrows and portable pools. QY~Ltl!~gigg Removing organic debris such as l e aves a nd silt from t~e eaves around the roof. Cleaning and fi l tering p oo ls o r ornamenta l ponds . ornamental ponds with mosquitofish which are av ai la b le free o f charge at the District o f fic e . ~lQ£!Sigg Qh~£!Sing unde r the house for plumbi n g leaks or r esidual flo o di n g f rom th e winter's storms. !:!QLE1~£igg tree o r lawn clippi ngs i n drains or creeks wh i ch b l ocks effec t i ve drainage . ~L:l!!iigg tr e es properly and fi ll ing in tree - holes to prevent them from holding water. Information about mosqu itoes you observe is of value to the District. If you have el i minated all of the abov e sources of water and are s till bei n g bitt e n by mos quitoes or need more information, phon e the Mosquito Abate ment Dis tr ict, 685-930 1 or 800-331-8321. A GILE CHOOSES N ORTH SHORE BUSINESS PARK Ag i ~ e of Concord has cho sen to re l o cat e thei r fir m to the North Shor e B us i~es s Park . Agi l e Corporate He adquarter s, R &D, eng i neer i ng, and manu f a cturing f a c ilities wi l l o c c u p y 20,000 s q . ft. in Nort h Sh o re's n e we s t buildi n g wh ic h wi ll be co mpl ete d in Ma rc h . Ap proximately 40 empl oy ees will be working in the Hercules offices. Ben Swan, Partner i n Swa nhil l Properties, developer of No r t h Shor e Busi ne ss Park , ci ted the q uali t y of the Pa rk a n d t he overall env ir o nment of the c ommunity as the majo r f act ors for Agile ' s de cis ion to relocate to Hercul e s . Agile ma n ufactures dat a commun i c a tion p roduct s and se rvi c es . The f i rm maint a ins a spec tru m o f se r v i ce s back i ng i ts products, i n clud in g engi nee ri n g , adverti sing and ma rke t ing, sa l es and t e c h nical suppor t . Hercules welcomes Agil e! �8 COMMUNITY SER VICES COMMISSION I n 1984, the Hercules City Council created a se v en-member Community Serv i ce s Commission to advise and assist in issue s relating to the growth and development of parks, recreational facilities and human s ervice programs in the City . The current Co mmi ss ion, in addition to handling specific ass i gnments from the City Council and addressing the needs of various projects as they arise, has been concentrating efforts on developing the Community Services Master Plan. As an integral part of a planned community , the City's General Plan allows for parks and recreational facil i ties. These have been built o n an "as needed" b a sis as the City has gr o wn. It has be c ome evid e nt, however, that a separate Master Plan is necessary whi c h s tudies the specifi c recreational needs of the c o mmunity a nd sets a direction for future development. The Commission meets every se c ond Monday of the mon t h at the Ohlone Community Center at 7:30 p.m. FOXBORO PARK The neighborhood park in the Foxboro area has recently been completed. The City's newest park is located at the intersection of Newbury and Canterbury in the Foxboro Heights subdivision. This park surrounds a 1 , 200 sq.ft . community center and features a large, grassy, open playfield . It also includes a Tot Lot, a basketball court, two tennis courts , four picnic tables and barbecues, and a concrete walking/running path. The Tot Lot is already extremely popular since it has a large sand lot that surrounds a d l imbing / slide structure and is clearly separated from other areas by a wooden fence. Residents will enjoy a variety of recreational activities in this park whose design blends function with aesthetics. The City will hold a park dedication ceremony and celebration on Saturday, June 13, 1987. In addition to a formal, ribbon-cutting ceremony ,there will be entertainment and refreshments. All residents are encouraged to attend. SISTER CITY VISITORS In late January, Hercules was honored b y a day long visit from two officials of ou r Sister City, Tsushima, Japan. Mr. Shizu r o Sugimura, Director of the General Affa ir s Division and Mr.- Ichiro Kato , Depu t y Chairman of the Development Commissio n , were in the Uni ted States for one week on a tour which also included visits to San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Hawaii. Wh i le in Hercules, Mr . Sugimura and Mr. Kato were hosted by members of the Hercu le s Sister City Association at a luncheon a nd a tou,r of the City. Our Sister City relationship with Tsushi ma was es t ablished in 1981. The Hercules Sister City Association was formed ~he same year to promote understanding between citizens of our cities, facil i tat e appreciation of the social, cuI tural, economic and educational aspects of o ur cities, and to encourage exchanges. Students at both Ohlone and Hercules Schoo l s have exchanged artwork and letters with students at Tsushima's Ki ta Grade School. Please contact Pat Perk i ns (799-1264) i f you are interested in the activities of the Association . CULTURAL FAIR In celebration of the cu l tural a nd ethnic diversity which makes our City uniqu e in the Bay Area, the City of Hercules will hold its 9th Annual Cultural Fair o n Sa t urday, May 2nd. The Fair will begin at 11:00 a.m. i n Refugio Valley Park, as soon as the win ners of the Annual 4-Mile Dynamite Ru n cross the Finish Line. The Cultura l 'Fair will be an o pportun it y f or the e ntir e family t o e njoy a v arie ty of ethnic foods from lum p i a to Chines e cuisin e t o hamburge r s and hot dogs . Entertainment will be provide d by different gro'ups, including Chine se and Filipino mus i cians , dancer s repres e nt i ng different countries, demon strations by ' local groups including martial arts , baton, dance, and ' tu mbling , and performers from the Swan Brothers' Circus. There will also be attractions for th e entire family such as a puppet show, pony rides, face painting and a varie t y of craft b ooths. Mark your calendar now for the Cu ltural Fair, May 2nd. � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/e8b116cb80466080a593363fb5d1e922.pdf 938b00f70519e9aa0491bb5d32f7bcda PDF Text Text SUMMER 1988 ISSUE MAY It has been almost th r ee years since the City of Hercules City Council and staff began efforts to annex the Franklin Canyon Golf Course area. In early 1985, Tai Associates , the owners of the Golf Course area, requested the Ci ty to subm i t an appli ca tion for annexation. very preliminary drawings indicated that the owners were interested i n developing estate-like h ousing around t h e Golf Cours e, a sma-ll up-scale hotel and limited retai l in the 640 acres . The As a fi rst step towards annexation , an Envi ronmental Impact Report was prepared and cert ified by the City in August, 1986. The City then adopted land use des ignations and an extensive set of policies for the property including guidelines and procedures to mitigate the impacts identified in the Environme n tal Impact Report. 1- 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. recently adopted occur formal position The major points include : 1. City development standards are ofte n higher than Coun ty developme n t standards. The annexation wil l better e n sure that devel o pment at our c u rre nt borde r s i s consis tent with our General Plan and wi'::h the City' 5 quality of life. 2. After annexation, the City will ensure that a neighborhood plan and subsequent EIR's are 3. City st udi es show that lo cal streets can accommodate any traffic generated from t h e development. There will be a connection road from Highway 4 to Hanna Ranch . 4. The deve l ope r for Highway development. 5. Almost one-half of the Golf Course property will remai n open space and will connect with the open space i n the Hanna Ranch. 6. The new property tax and deve l opment fees from the Franklin Ca nyon area will help provide for police and community services. 7. Sewer capacity and service will be provided at the developer's cost. 8. Housing will be low density f upper end housing which generally require fewer City or County casedriven services . and Cal Trans . wi ll be responsible 4 improvements related to the The City Council wants to ensure that development at our borders is consistent with the high quality of life already existing wi t hin Hercules and that we play a major role in controlling the e xtent a n d type of gro wth proposed. Our efforts to annex Franklin Canyon are designed with this intent . Maximum service area Range of services needed Future population growth Type of development planned Present and future needs of the area Adequacy of c u rrent local services Area's social/economic relationship with City Intent to maintain agricultural preserves The City anticipates that the LAFCO review will early to mid-summer . a p r epared prior to any development action. Currently, the City ' s boundary falls a few hundre d feet short of Highway 4 at Sycamore. Con tra Costa County's bounda ry begins at that point and co ntinu es throug hout Franklin Canyon. However , much of F ranklin Canyon is within the City ' s planning area. If it developed as County land, it could impact City services without City control. The last step in the annexation process is to formally apply and be considered for annexation by the Local Agency Formati o n Committee (LAFCO ). All annexations lega ll y require act i on by LAFCO. LAFCO is a Board made up of the County , t he Cities and one a t - large Representative which reviews t he s uitabil i ty of the annexation. Specifically, there are eight formally adopted factors whi c h are reviewed by LAFCO to determine if the City o r the County has the better c apability to provide services and oversee development. These factors are: has Franklin Canyon Area. The basis of the City's initial interest in this area was similar to other areas which the City has already annexed: to play a lead role in the type and manner of the development. As a se.c ond step in annexation, State law requires that the City negotiate with the County regarding tax revenue. Although an annexation brings the land under City contro l, certain County serv ices such as health , welfare, and the courts continue. Therefore , the City and County must come to an agreement on how much property tax will be retained by the Coun t y to pay for t hese services. Those n egotiat ions are largely complete and the Ci ty will be see king for mal app roval for the negotia ted revenue split fro m the Board of Supervisors in the next severa l months. Council City paper outlining its interest and concer n regarding the CHARLES N. COLLINS Mayor in VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR HERCULES PLANNING COMMISSION The Hercules City Council is looking for a volunteer to serve on its five-member Planning Commission . Commissioner Frank Tetzschner, whose term expires in December 1988, resigned from the Commission due to a conflict with his work schedule. This appointment will fill the vacancy until his term expires. Commissioners are reimbursed for their expenses. Regular meet ings are held on the first and third Monday of eac h month at 7 : 30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Interested Hercules residents may pick up an application at City Hall and return it by May 20 at 5 : 00 p . m. Finalists will be interviewed by the City Council . Formed in 1983 , the Commission advises a n d assists the council in matters relating to the growth and development of the City including planning and zoning issues. Further questio ns Planning Commission CITY DIRECTORY Chair Vice Chair Alex Sample Frank Giuliano Al B'ellez Lambert -Din ' F~ank ~etzschner 'City Couneil :Mayor Mayo::r Pro Tern Council Members Cgmmunity. Seryices CrymmigSion Char l es N. Gullins Bennett ·Tom Ann M. Earnest Russ PerkiAs Gor:gonio M. Solidum Chair Vice Chair should be directed to City Clerk Ellen Zapata, 799-8200. Richard Estevez Judy Musgrove Tom Letcher Suzanne L ~ngenfe~ter ,E d Messne r Sylvia Paulk City Hall, General Information Community Services Dept. Finance Dept . - Business License City Clerk City Manager Police O"e partment Emergency Only Public Works , Planning, ~uilding lnspections Rodeo - Hercules Fi~e District Fire Emergency . Civ~c Arts' House Ohlone Community Center Foxboro Comm~nity Cente r 799-8200 799-8230 799-&220 799-8215 799-82'06 799-8260 911 799-82~0 799-4!;61 911 ,' 799-8235 ·7'99-8236 799-8231 , Ted Vl·l lacor·te 1 �PUBLIC WORK S PIPELIN E - Use a r a ke and a b r oom i n s t e ad o f t h e ho se t o c lea n up l e a ves and deb r is on yo ur s i de walk s, ya r d s a nd g ut te r s. LANDSCAPE WATER CONSERVATION - And on t hos e hot su mme r da ys whe n k i ds are j u s t itc hing f o r a wa t er figh t, EBMUD sugges t s wa t e r ba l l oon ba tt les r at he r t ha n garden hose f i ght. s , a nd u s e t he la wn as t he "ba tt le gro und" . I n s t ead of runn i ng t hr oug h t he spr inkle r s , yo u mi g ht wa n t t o i nv e s t in a s ma l l pool wh ic h co u ld be f il led and us e d fo r a whil e . I f c ha nging t he wa t e r become s ne c e ssa r y, u se the wa t er f r o m t h e pool t o wate r y o ur la nd scaping . This wil l he lp Chi l dre n and p l a t s t o "be a t th e hea t". Wbe th e r y o u're p l a nn ing t he l andscapin9 f or your newl y pu r c h a sed home in Rercules or r ep lacing /refu rb i shi ng your e..'<is t l ng ga r de n, i t is i mpor t a,n t t o n!:lte t hat you can have a ' beauti f ul, l ush and color f u l ga.r de n wi t h a minimum o tir r igat i on . This is pa r ticu l arly s i gni fica nt ~n v ie~ of toe re s t.r i c t io'ns soon to b e impose d b y Ba st Ba y Mun lc~p a1. Utilit y Dis t r ic t (EBMOO ) o ~ i ts c uato~e r s. No one wa nts t o lose " hard - e arned " money t h at b a s b ee n inves t e d i n a garden tha t cannoc be wa tered . . EBMU D, as we ll as l oca l l i br a ries a nd nu rser i es , ha ve a vari et y o f pub l i c at i ons whi ch provide use f ul i. n fo r mation a nd ti ps f or a wa t e r conse r v ing l ands c a pe . Climate - Rainfall He r c ul e s ha s what 's kno wn as a med i te r r anea n c l imate , whi ch mean'S t hat we t ypi c ally have 5-7 mo nt h s of dry we.at: h@r (l i t t l e or no r a infa l l ) eac h y e~r. There a re ma ny p l ants that c an l i ve with o n ly t he winter ra infal l a nd just l i tt l e wate r duri ng the very dry and hot t imes . It s hould also b e noted t hat in order fo r a "dr ough t -res i s t ant " plant t.o survi ve , t he root sys t:E'..m mu st be deep and establi s hed . Dependi ng upon es tabli s'h ment, r ainfa l L from t he previous sea s o n and the s e ve rity Of t h ~ summer , some pla nt s ca n eve n su r v ive a s umme r wi t h no a dditional wa ter i ng. _ ...... a HOUSEHOLD WATER CONSERVATION -'\J When mos t of us t urn o n the wate r t ap , we expec t - a nd get pu r e dr i nking wate r. We us e wat e r i n so many wa ys , eve ry day , t hat it i s easy t o t ake i t f or g r ant.ed . We seldom t hi nk about ho w o ur li ve s would c h ange if wa t e r we r e no t al ways r e ady at our finge rtips. La..... Lawns a re ~ thi r s ty ground c over . 0 ne usefu l ide a is t o cut back o n l awQ azea. Wood o r ma s onr y mowi ng str ips can b e used to edge a lawn and wil l lic l p t he Lawn t a ke on a d efin ite s hape . When wate r is l i mi t ed , as i ~ wIl l be thi s s umme r, y ou may wa nt t o look at a~ t~ r nati ves fo r a lawn . With li t tle ra i n fall an d snow run o ff t o f eed r ese rvoi r s t his year , wate r wi l l become a pr ec i ous a nd limited res ou r ce . Water co nse r va t i on c an he l p o ur supply o f wate r t o las t Yo u c an s a ve on you r wate r bill, save l onger thi s y e ar . ene rgy , and he lp contr ol wa ter p oll uti.on by usi ng l ess wa t e r in the home . If you d o pl a nt a J awn, t ry t,o- use mode ra t e wa ter us ing var i e t i es s uc h as Tall Fesc ue Hyb r ids o r Hybr i d Bermuda grasses. Mow them at 2- t / 4" t q 2-1 /2 " t o ma.x i mize water re t e n ti on . Tw o- t hirds of r es ide nt ia l water used in side the hou se is for f l u shing t oi le t s , sho we r s an d bat hs . Muc h o f t ha t water goe s into the se we r ne edlessly, whe r e i t a dd s t o t he vo l ume o f s ewa ge a nd put s a n e xtra burden on the trea t me nt p l a nt. Lawn PERSONAL WATER USZ ~t.rn.tlv•• Cr us he d rook and / o r g r avel are a l t ernat i v es for a lawn . These mate ria l s c an be s t ylish and o f f e r o ther a dvant a ges. Roc k is r el ative l y cheap a n d wide l y avai l able , and a r oc k cove r a llows water to e nte r ~he soi l i ns t ead o f ru nning of f . Bark and woodchips al s o all ow wate r to "soak in" rather than -runo f f- , &rick Or s and ls a l most a s wa t e r abs o rp tive, but a lit t le mor e ~KPe n sivo and time - consuming t o p lace . Al l of thes e k eep the so i l bene a t h c oo l, t h e reb y re ducing evapo r a ti on, whi c h .he~ ps s U'rrounding plan t s r e c eive water. Yo u can use comme rcial t o il e t dam s a nd we i ghted plasti c bot t les t o he l p re d uc e t he amo unt of wate r flu shed i n yo u r b a th r oo ms . DO NOT USE BRICKS - t hey are t oo heavy a nd tend t o d i s integ r a t e , wh ich could ca u se se r i ous a nd expe ns i ve proble ms in yo ur pl umb i ng s yst e m. 'rime to Plant Whi le y ou're b r u shi ng yo ur t eeth o r Sh avi ng, yo u c a n shu t th e water of f b e t wee n "rins es". You c an a lso use a st op pe r i n the s i nk t o " po nd" the wa t er f o r shav in g o r wa shi ng y ou r h a nds a nd/ o r f ace . Di d you know t h at a fiv e-mi nut e s h ower c a n us e 30 gal l o ns of wate r ? Yo u ca n r educe the a moun t o f wa t e r u sed by t a k i ng s h o rt e r s h o we r s. An o t her r ed u c ti o n ca n be r eal iz e d b y b a thi ng c hild r en t ogether . Th e bes t time t o p l a nt in Calif o r n i a i s in the c oo l s eas on , f a ll thr ough s pring . Mo st wood y p l a nt s (t r ees a nd shrubs) s ho uld be pl a n ted as early in f a l l a s p ossib l e t o i n sure go od r oot e s t a blis hme nt. "Dro u ght -r esistant " pl an t s need e x t r a wate ring a f te r i n i tia l plan t ing to h e l p es t ab lish t he r oot ing sys t e m. In v iew o f t h e r es tri c ti o ns t h a t wi ll b e i mp osed by EBM UD , yo u ma y want t o wai t u nti l f a ll to p la nt ne w l a nd s c api ng . ItI'l'CIIlUI The b ig u SO r of wa t er i n t he ki.t.che n is t h e automat ic dishwas her . It wil l u se a bout. 1-4 ga l l ons a run , whet her the r~ i s a ful l load o r just a. te a cup in it. Watering Your Garden and Outdoor 0.8 - Loa d t he wa she r a nd ene r g y . ful ly before runni ng it . You ' ll save wat e~ Abo ut ha l f t he wa te r us e d by EBMUD resident i al cust omers goes i n t o g a rd ens . Th e basi c princip l e f o r e f f icien t wa te ri ng is t o gi ve p l ant s o n l y a s much wate r as they nee d , a nd on l y whe n t hey s ho w s i g n s o f ne ed i ng it. -Dish es don ' t ne e d to be t h o r oughly r ins e d bef ore they are i n to t he d ishwasher . usu a llf i f ~ h e y arc s c raped clean f ir st t he d ishwa s her c a n handle the res t . pu~ - Es t ab l is hed p l ants c an surv i ve o n l ess water t han yo u might e xpec t . Rathe r than f o l] owin g a fi xed sc he d u le f or wa tering , wa tc h t h e p l a nt s. If lea ve s beg i n to c ur l under s lig htl y a t t he edges , or l ose a bi t o f t he i r g l os s , o r i f t he l awn d oes n ' t sp r i ng b a c k i mme dia t el y a ft e r yo u st e p o n i t, i t i s t i me to wa t er. - Whe n wa shing d i s h es by hand , d'On' t l e ave the wa ter runn ing. A s i nk o r dishpan ful~ of 'wash wa te r an d 'o ne o f rinse wat e r will do the job. -. ttl'h e n you s crub veg e t ab les a nd prepa r e fo od s , put a 6 t opper i n the s i nk i n see ad o f let t i~ g tne f auce t r un . Wa t e r in the coo l o f t he da y , suc h as mo r n i ngs and eve n i ngs , a nd at wind l e ss t ime s , in order t o r e d u ce wat er l oss f r om evapo r a t i o n , s p ray a nd runo ff. Watch t he we at he r, t he re' s no ne e d t o wa t e r b e fo re a rai nst o rm. ... Wa t er won ' t ""ant a d r i nk. i nste a d. ge t much c o l der if you le t it r un when you Keep a j ug 6 f water c old i n the raf r i ge rato r LAVNllRY - To e ncou r age deep r oot gr owt h , l a wns s hou l d be wate r e d s l owl y a nd d eep l y . Dee p r ooted l aw ns wi ll not need wate r i ng as often. Us e a ki t c he n tim e r t. o re min d y ou no t to ove r wa t e r. A wa shing machine will u se about 35 g a llo ns of wat e r a l oad, whe t her iL is a ~eek's worth o f clothes or jus ~ a couple of wa shc oths. The same idea a p pli e s t o bot. h d i s hwashe r ~1.d wa shi.ng machines - s a ve u p f o r a f l!l.ll l oa d and ma ke your - Ke ep th e ga r den f ree of weeds wh ich stea l wa t e r f r o m pla nts . Use mulche s s u ch a s g r a ve l, bar k, l ea ves o r p l a st i c fi l m o ver the r oo t 1ng area of p la n ts t o re d uc e evapo r at i o n an d dis courage we ed g r o wt h. wa~ e r ~xk effic iently. - If yO\lr waaher h. a s a you was h am l ler l oa ds . w ater-l ~ ve. l ad j ust: menl , I,.lse it when· ~'ewer illodel was he lis a re e quippe d with a variet y o f wate-rsa v ing f eat ures, au ch as a d j ust able te mperat:ure and wa terleve l c o ntrols. I f you ' re in t he market "for a new washer, as k about $oma of t hese f eature s. - Ad ju s t s pr ink l e r s a nd h oses t o water p l a nts , no t t he s i dewa l k . I f you a r e insta lli ng a wate rin g s y s t e m, t he "d r ip" irri gat i on met h od c a n c ut water u se by 20 - 50 %. If you p l a n t o i n st a ll a s prinkl er syst e m, y ou nee d t o obtain a perm i t f r om t he City Bu i ldi ng De pt. The permjt is necessa r y t o in su r e t h at back- fl o w dev i ces ar e i nsta ll ed . ~ Fo r hand launde ring , put a S t o ppe r i n ehe wa shtub foz bot h wa s h i ng nc rinsing, and don' t, let t he wat r run. - Gr ey wa t e r - t he wa t e r l e f t f rom d i s h washin g o r ba t h ing usua ll y may be s afe l y used o n o r na me nta l s hr u bs and t he l awn . To a vo id a ny po ss ibi l i t y o f hea l t h h azard, d o n't use it on vege t ab l es . Wa ter con se.r: v at ion is a qocd way of Ii fe ~ Th e ma ny sugge stions for water - saving ma~ Seem o verw he l mi ng a t f irst , bu t do not. ne cessari 11" reqtlire you t o drastica lly c hange yo u r s ty l e o f li v i ng . You c an· th i n}t abou,t you r wat e r and where it come s f rom, a nd Lhin k about m a~i n g t h a t wa ter suppl y: l a st a li ttle longer. Eo'l l o w t he wa ter-s av ing i deas t hat seem p r accical t o y.o ur .way of 1 i f e, ahd thi nk of you r o wn wa y s to Sa1le wa ter . .You ' ll be su r prised at how smal l change s in hab it c an add liP t o a big w~ter sav ing . - As muc h as 600 ga llo ns o f wa t er can f l o w t hr o ugh a S / S" ga rden ho s e i n an hour - a hose run ning unatten ded can was te th ousa nds o f ga llo ns i n a ve r y short t ime. - Whe n was h i ng t he c a r, u s e a bucke t f o r s oapy wa te r, a nd don't l e a ve t he hose runnin g wh ile yo u wa sh. A shut - o ff noz zle o n the hose will do t h e t ri ck. Use t he hos e o nl y f o r r i n Si ng th e ca r . I �SUMMER FIRE SAFETY BUSINESSES IN DRY GRASS AND FIREWORKS HERCULES The c ommercial area of the City continues to expand with ·t he addit i o n of sever a l new bus i nesses to serve Hercules residents . Two new b u sinesses have rec e ntly opened in the No rt h Shore Busi n ess Park. Cafe Nobel, adjacent to Mechan i cs Ba nk Computer Operations Cent er, serves a wide selection of wonderful b r e akfas t and lu nch i t ems from 7 a . m. 4 p.m. , Mo nd a y through Friday . The delig~tfu l su rr o undin g s inc l ude a s mal l o u t do or patio area . Bay Cablevision h a s reloc a te d t h e ir Herc u les of f ice from the hi s tori c area o n Rai l r o ad Ave nue to Alfre d Nobel Dri v e. Cus t omer Servi ce Re pres e ntative s are available during regular b u s i nes s hours t o sch e du l e s ervice appointment s and ans wer que s ti ons . At Cr eeksi de Cente r , Dr. Wa lther ha s ope ned the Hercules Chiropractic Center . Dr . wal ther specializes i n gent l e and effective care f or neck and back pa in. Als o opened i n t h e new Cree k side Center building is Cabrera Rea1ty . POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS TEN YEARS OF SERVICE The Hercules City Council recen:tiy honored three police depart me nt employees for their ten years of service t-o the commun ity. These -e mpLoyees are Chief Russe l l S . Quinn , Lie u,tenant Wil l iam H . Spencer and Sergeant Thomas L . Mue'h l eisen. The dry grass seas on i s upon us once aga i n ! Thi s ye a r , the poten t ia l for devastating grass fires is the highest i t' s been re c ently. A survey of t h e op e n grasslands within the Ci t y indicate s a severe fire hazard exists. The r e are numerous target hazard area s in whi c h a grass f i re coul d spread rapidl y wi th i ncreasing inten s ity and cause ext r eme damage. A ma rg in o f s afe ty can b e a chie ved by removing dry g rass and de b r i s fr o m the a re a a r ound h ome s . I f y ou r home is b o rdered by open grassla nd s , the fire dep a rtment strong l y urges y ou to c l ear a minimum of a 25' fi r ebreak a l ong fen ce line s . In additi on to- the dry g ras s ha z ard, an e qua l ly dangerous ha z a rd e xist s wi t h t he u se o f i l l e g a l f ire wo rk s. A r ecent bul l et i n fr om t he Stat e Fire Ma rs ha l stated th a t f ire works , f or all their p at ri ot i c assoc i at i on , present very s e riou s sa fe t y ha z ards , p art i c ul ar l y for children . De a ths, blindings , a mputat i o n s , and severe burns h ave b e en a ll t oo oft e n t he r esul t of 4th of Ju ly ce lebrations . Seve re burn s a nd blindings are o fte n t h e resul t of f i re works ' mi suse or ma l f unctioning . It is unlawf u l to se ll , off e r fo r sale , b uy , possess , or u se fi re wor k s withi n the Ro d eo -He r cu l es Fi r e P r otect i on Di s tri c t. F a ilure t o co mply wi th loca l o rd ina n c e s ma y r esu l t i n co n f is c a t i on , c it at i o n , and p r o sec u tion . Reme mbe r , fir e wo rk s are e x t r emel y dange r ous a nd are ve ry c apa ble o f sta r t ing g r a ss fires . \ I / ~~ PERSONAL FIRE PROTECTION Ru sS Qu inn was h ired in Deoember 1977 -as Director of- Public Safety Services . The Po l ice Department was formed in J u ly ,of 1978 . He became its firs~ Police Chief and has served ih t hat capac i ty ' since that tim~ . Chi ef Qui nn has ~atched his depa r tment gr-ow from one employee (himse1f) to its current number of 1 9. More thq,n 1-50 , 000 people are seriously burneq. each year when their clothing catches fire , with childr.en under 15 years of age and peo pl e over 55 years of age the most frequent cas ualties. Sergeant Muehl eisen began his ' employment with t h e City on February 1 , 1978 and w~s one of t h e first police officers . He ~ as worked as Traf-ft,C Of*,ic'e r, o r gan ized and managed t h e Poll.ce Youth Academy ' and has served as Sergeant sin ce March 1984. The Se r geant received. a commendation in 1984 fro m the City Council for his part in solving a homicide ca$e. Pers on al b e havior is an e xtreme ly crucial eleme n t of protection from s e vere burns . Fo r exa mple , a reqent surv ey of 1800 cl o thing fire case s , compil e d by th e Co n sumer Product Sa fe ty Commission , s hows that in over h a lf the cases , clot he s road been contaminat ed with fla,m mable liquids or vapor, whe n they ignited.. Ex a mples: . Lieutenant Spencer started wo rking f o r t -h e City on March 16 , 1978, a nd was soon appointed to the rank of Corporal. He also was i nvolved in form i ng the ne w p o iLice department and has worked a variety · of ass i gnments i ncluding watch Commander , "Detective Supervi s or and ma naging .the Records Divisi.on . Spencer was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on January 1 6 , 1985 arid comma nds both the Pa,t rol ana 1.nvestigative Divisions. Lt. Spen cer serve s as Acting po~ice Chief in the absence of Chief Quinn. Lighter fluid is sprayed on a charcoal fire to speed it along. The liq\:lid or vapor falls on the c l o·t hing . Someone 'wo r king on an au t omobile wipe'S off gaso li ne onto his clothing , and then lights a cigarett·e . The ·C ity Coun cil presented each of t hese e mployees with a res-ol~tion of commendation and a momento of their ten years of service to ·t he .c ommunity .., Cong.r atulations t ·o each ! RESERVE OFFICER RECRUITMENT The He r cul es Po l i c e Department is cu r rent l y seeking citiz ens f r om t h e commu nity who are intereste d in becomi ng Hercule s police Rese r ye Offi cers. The Hercul es Po lice Rese r ves is a vo l unt ee r o r gan ization . Rese r ve Off ice r s ass i st t he r e gu l a r off ice r s wi t h a var ie t y of dut i e s a nd assignme n ts as members o f the u n ~ f orm pat ro l di v isi on . Reserve Off i c e r c a ndi dates must be a t l eas t 18 years o ld, posse ss a valid Cal iforni a drivers lice nse , a nd mus t a t tend cou rses t hat will q ua lify the m as a Rese r ve Po lic e Offic e r. The best course is to remove clothing ' that . may be contaminQte.d with a flammable liqu id and wash the skin - and do it immediately. If a pers on 's clothing does i gni t e , he should no·t run or stand. He should keep calm, quick l y' drop to the ground , and smother the flames by rolling ove r and ov er . It is essential ·t o k-e~p the heat and flames away f r om the nose and mouth. Rolling witl1 hands cross.e d over the Chest or with one hand over the fa-ce .may det.e r the f.l;:imes and. heat from r e a ching ~e. f~ce. If a heavy bla·n.ket~ rug, o:t coat is handy, the ~nd1vJ.dual should roll up 1.n a. t, or others should ll't around the pers on. ro 1 . One of ' t he essen t ial ingredl.en~s for a fire is o xygen . Oxygen i s restricted from reacha.ng the fire by t h t d rop , and roll technique .. I n the abSence of 0 e s ~h' fire wi l l go out . However , running will i.nc~:eg:~~ t h~ e-xp0-:>ure o f t he f l a me to the ai r . and increase t h .t f bu r nJ.ng. " e ra e 0 Ne ve r use .your ha nds t o .put o ut a fi:te Hands are very de licate , eas il y in jured, a nd d i f fi c u lt t ~ he a l . The h a nds Sh ? uld, o f co u ~s~ , be u s e d .t~ pro t ec t the f a ce. The fa·ce is even more senS 1t1ve a nd c r l.t l.cal b ecaUSe o f the r esp i rat ory sys tem open ings -- the nose a nd mo uth. If yo u are i nt e r e sted, please call 7 9 9- 826 0, Monday-Friday, 9 : 00 a. m. to 5: 00 p.m . EMERGENCY BORN CARE l. 2. 3. VACATION WATCH 4. .5. 6. Th e He r c ul es P o li c e Depa rtme nt wi s h es to rem i n d the resi d e n ts o f t h e c ommu n it y t h at t he P o li c e Departmen t provide s a vac a tion watch servi ce. Thi s servi ce provi des securi t y c he c ks of your h ome whil e you are away . The checks a r e made b y t he members o f the Pat r o l Di vis i on when a c t ivity permits. I f you a r e i nt erest e d in p a rti cipat i ng in thi s p r og r a m, pleas e contac t t he Hercul es Pol ice Depart ment a t 799- 82 60, Monday - Fr i day , 9 : 00 a . m. to 5: 0 0 p.m. f or f u rt he r informat i on. Relieve pain wi t h coo l o r co ld wat e r . Lea ve c l o thi ng whe r e it i s. Use no oint ment o f any kind. Cove r the in j u re d ar ea l oosely with coo l, mo ist dr ess ings a nd wrap l oo se ly. Co ver t he un inj ured a r e as wit h a blan ket t o ma intain norma l b ody t e mperature. Se e k medi c al assist a nc e w.i thout de i ay. �REGISTRATION Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Unless otherwise specified in the individual class descriptions, no registration will be accepted by the instructors and there are no phone reqiatrations. You may register at the Community Services Department from 8: 30 AM - 5: 00 PM Monday through Friday_ Checks should be made payable to the "City of Hercules" and may be mailed to the Community Services Department, 111 Civic Drive, Hercules, Ca. 94547. If you are signing up for children's activities, please include the name and age of your child • . .... " ... You will be notified if there are changes in the schedules or if the class is full. ~ Or, you may mail in your registration for all of our classes and activities. Please include with your check or money ,o rder the following information regarding the class or activity you are registering for: 1. Name, address and phone number and an evening number) . (a daytime number 2. Nama of activity. 3. The data, day and time of the activity for which you are registering. .... Otherwise, please attend the first class meeting. Refunds (less $5.00) or transfers will be granted no later than one weekday prior to the first class meeting. A full refund will be given if the class is cancelled by the Community Services Department. No refunds or transfers will be allowed the day of the class or after the class has started. ~ ACTIVITIES AT A GLANCE ~ JULY 4TH CELEBRATION Once again the City of He·r cules will be sponsoring a 4th of July Celebra·tion. The Celebration will include the annual Parade, a Country Western .band, children'S activities, food and' a fun day in the park fo.r the whole family! SPECIAL SUMMER PROGRAMS 4th of July Celebration Golf Tournament (Dynamite Opefl) Summer Day Camp Summer E:nterta.inment Series Summer Tiny Tots Teen Video 4 4 5 .2 5 5 CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS Ballet eaton, Dance, Pompon Dance Exploration Kung Fu Summer Day Camp Tiny Tots (Prescho'o l) Toddlin' Time 6 6 6 7 5 ,The Parade will start at Pecan Court and march down Redwood to Sycamore and end in Refugio Valley Park as usual. We are anticipating' a larger Parade this year and are adding incentive to motorized floats and/or musical entries by 0'ffering additional prizes. Special guests will be in attendance. variety of events wi ll take place in Refugio Valley Park once the Parade has concluded, such as pony rides, Mama Dragon,. carnival rides for children and game booths. Please plan to participat.e with your group or organization and issue challenges to other groups. A The H.ercui-es 4th of July Celebration w,i ll culminate with a fantastic display of fireworks over the Bay at dusk. For more information, please call 799-8230. 5 5 b!l.l11I BROGRAMS Calligraphy 8 8 8 9 Chinese Cooking Dim Sum Luncheon (Chinatown Trip) Dog Obedien<;e Kung Fu Lama.ze Photography - Basic Video P~oduction - Advanced ,SBORTS ~ 7 8 8 8 FITNESS Aerobics (Jacki Sorensen's) Bowlihg (Learn-to-Bowl) Bowling ' (Seniors) Energetics Jazzercise '9 9 BARKS , PLAYGROUNDS 10 ~ 7 7 7 RENTAL fACIL!TIES SENIOR ACTIVITIES H€rcules Seniors Club 9 9 9 Ohlone 50+ Club Senior Bowling DEB'S SALON 'J)ino(, '7.1ni/.J cA~d ru,du/ C(,u "'(, AN IN-H OME SALON OFFERING PERSONAL AND PROF ESSIONAL HAIR-CARE Lowest Prices PRESS & CURL BLOW DRY & CURL HAIR CUTS RELAXER & TOUCH UP RELAXER (VIRGIN) HAIR COLOR CURL (BODY WAVE) $18 $15 $8 $25 $30 $5-up $35 ~~~~~ FLEXIBLE HOURS LATE EVENING APPOINTMENTS Rodeo 4 7~5049 HERCULES DYNAMITE OPEN ' / 2000 San Pablo Avanue Pinole, CA 94564 Phone (415) 724-3312 We think you'll enjoy.... The Shotgun start will be Ft'iday, June 3rd at l: 00 p.m. at the franklin Canyon Golf Course. ¥our $45 ent.ry fee includes greens fee, cart , refreshment cart, prizes, and a steak B'SQ and awards presentation at 6:30 p.m. If you can't play, pian to attend the dinner ($13). Over $1,000 in prizes! Call 799-8230 for more information and an ent:t:y form. ~~ ~ Caring lor your Olal and Ma xillofacial Surgery Our Specialty: A Commitment to Excellence LOW rates make state Farm homeowners insurance a good buy. Our service makes it even better. Calf me. Our Worship SuOOay Service, 11:00 ON'A.4"NY,""" 8.111_ Adult Bible Clas9_ 9:30 a.lII. (lllrsery PrOVided. 9:30-12:30) IAN B. MILLER, D.D.S. MARK w. BUCKLEW Agent 2665 Appian Way Pinole, CA 94564 Our consrevational Activities Re treats Work . hops ro t)uck lJinnefs Youth fellow~ hip Our Mu.lc MIDhtrx Chanc.el Choi r ChIldren'S Choir Hen'li Chor.le lIell Ringers Fil ipino Choir 1430 Tara Hills· Suite B Pinole, California 94564 724-5064 223-8275 �SPECIAL SUMMER PROGRAMS SUMMER DAY CAMP SUMMER TINY TOTS · Tiny Tots' (preschool) w.ill run this summer fro~ June thrDugb Aug.ust 26. You m.a y. sign--qp monthly or weekly,_ 27 T.he prog,r am o.per·ates Mondays, Wednesdays ,and Fridays, 9: 00 12: 00 for Pre-Kiridergarten and Tuesdays anti Thursdays, 9 : 0-0 12:00 fpr 2 yrs. , : 9 mos. to 4 yrs . .. . . . The Summer -Pr~graJli 'w ill empha&,iz"e' arts and crafts "a-od social interaction. The prQgra~ ' is held at th~ee locations! Civic Arts Rous'e ., Centez:: • . June (1 July - Ohione Commu:nity Center and .Fo':tbo.ro Community ~ SummQr Tuition Rates ' NON - RES •. . RES. ' week~ MWF TTh 22.00 15.00 2·4.00 16 .0 0 l.'fIonthly MWF 740.00 94.QO ' SO.OO 58.00 TTh 1S.00 i5.00 16.0'0 16:00 MWF . TTh 22,0·Olwk. 15. dO/ wk .• 24.00/wk. 16.0·0/wk. MWF TTh SO.OO 54. 0 0 87.00 5.8.00 MWF TTh. 22 . iJO/wk: 15.00/wk. 24.0·0/wk·. 16 .00/wk. ,\Th weekly (1st· wk) all 6t·he·r wks. :August .- monthly weekly MWF For curren,t openings, ' registration ' '~nd inf: o·rmat"i~n, . please. call 799-8235 between9 ·:·0,0 ' and 12:00 ·p.m. TODDLIN' TIME Toddlin' Time designed specifically for children ages 18 mos. to 3 years. It is a play group consisting of songs, dance, games, art projects, stories and more. A light snack is provided. Toddlin' Time is held at Ohlone Community Center. RES. /NON-RES. TIMES lllill 9:00-10:30 a.m. Tues/Thurs information call 799-8235, Mon-Fri" Each week the children will enter into a new world of workshops, one of which is "The World of Puppetry " . Each child will make several enchanting puppets and create and design a group stage for their original scripts. They will end the week by enjoying the magical presentation of Crabgrass Uprising performed by Puppet works , a professional puppet theatre. Another e~citing workshop ' is titled " Dinosaurs of Yesteryear". During this week, the walls will come to life with three-dimensional dinosaur habitats. From this workshop wil l be developed the pre-historic, musical sensation, " Dinosaur Dimension". Also participating will be a paleontologist from the Museum of Paleontology at U. C. Berkeley. Also included in our summer program will be several bus trips to some of the regional parks, a visit by the Whale Bus, a storyteller and a trip to Marine World. The Summer Program will be located at Ohlone School, rooms 20 & 21, 1616 Pheasa nt Drive. Space is limited to eighty children. Yo u may register as early as May 24 at the Communi t y Services Department, or you may register weekly by 5 p.m. Thursday for the following week. Each week of registratio n must be paid in full. For more detailed information on weekly workshops, enrollment procedures, and other questions which pertain to the program, please contact : Community Services Department 799-8230 Cynthia Catalli at Ohlone Extended Family Program 799-0542 . '. ::J1!ID1l:i. Bli:lL. .NON-RES. (Long . Day/Short Day) . 1. . 6/20-6/24 World of Puppetry - performance by Puppetworks ~~.~~~z:~ 73i63 2. 6/27-7/01 Our Underwater W0r"ld (Oce·a n) - Whale Bqs 63/53 73/63· 3. 7/05- 7/08. . (closed 7/04) History of Califo.rnia OaklaFld Museum - tri.p to regional park 63/53: 73/63 Dinosaurs of Yesterye·a r - . paleontologis.t frQrn 'U .C"~ . Be-rke lfiy '.- pe·tformance by 93/5~ 73/63 Art istic cr'e atJvity. p'a rt 1 .. - . Tilden ·!?a.rk 63/53 73/63 ,Artist.ic Creat.i v·ity Part I I -:- :S1:.9ryteller 63/53 . 73/63 Myster'i~s 'of Sciepce ,- ·. crab Cove Trip 63/53 7;)163 Summer .·Showcase Part I £3/53 - performance py Magi,c·a l 'Moonbeam Theatre ' 73/63 $24.00/26.00 or 11: 00-12: 30 p.m. For The Community Services Department present s "A Summer to Remember", a weekly day care program for children 6-12 years of age. The children will be provided with a safe and loving environment which will encourage self-esteem through special individual and group art activities, projects and unique experiences. 9:00 a.m. - 4.. noon. Puppetwo:r:k~· 5. 8~ TEEN VIDEO Location: 78 Studio, City Hall Once again, this summer the City of Hercules is offering a Teen Video Camp. In an intense two-week program, you will learn about writing scripts, operating professional cameras and VCR ' s , video editing and you will make short video pieces. A field trip to a television studio is being planned. When you have finished the camp, you will be qualified to use the equipment to make videos for the City 's cable TV station, Channel 7B. Space is limited to 12. DAY M/Tu/W/F = RES./NON-RES. 7/25 - S/05 9:00-11:00 am. 6. 7/25-7/29 7. . 81:01 -~/0 5 S. S/OS-8/1 2 Surnrr\(~r:" Showcase Part II . 63/53, , . 73/!53 '-" . performance Oy chil.dren at Refugio Valley Park 10. 536.00/39.00 8/22-$/26 Endi.n g Summer' fun "Mad.ne WorLd Trip. , - ~icnic at Ohlone Park p.m . N-OTE: . ., '. Jffr 70/60 . . .". S0/70 .. . Dr. Stephen L. Gold Orthodontics For Children And Adults 1500 Tara Hills Drive Pinole, Ca i cOCAELLL7E24~DEoLI"-1 I (415) 724-GRIN 724-DELI WE DELIVER TO TARA HILLS. MONT ALVIN MANOR. BAYVIEW. PINOLE. HERCULES & RODEO. I :ANY$3~R I LAR~L7!!~ I THESE TOPPINGS • "UA,"'" 1'E1'f'e.~. "_ UI'IOUIIA· SAt.lIoAQ!!· ....!.AT· BALL • OlIV!! • 8I!LL "'..r:1I • JIOIUSI1!tOO1". PI.AIfIOta&f Fre e Delivery 1 P i zza per c v alid I I �CHILDREN'S CLASSES DANe EE X P .L·O RA "rION Locatiqn : : 'Ohlo~'e ' BALL ET C~~Un.itY . Ce~ter .. ' Location: Instructor Jacqueline Cor l rece i ved,'her : early trcH'ning 'at University of _California at . Irvine . ' - A schoi'arstlip .t9 ~he the . America n Sch ool of ' Bal l et (Jof.fr.ey) too'k her to New York for 3 year.s. Anot her. sCholar.ship took her t o Au'stria where' sh"e spent n.in e years d a-n ci ng in Landestheaters ' in 'l;..inz · 'an d S~izburg and t 'e aching c l q.sses to chil dren ' and. adult.s i n . both ballet: "and e,xpressive ' movement. . . . '. " .' . .' Jacqueline h as' per f o rme d ' io , .as well ' .a s prep~r ed , p rograms .for ,'c h ildre n · in Los Ange l es .and New , York ' publiC s~ h'oo l s under 'tl1e auspices : of :toung Audiences . . She has taught dance since she w-a s "19 "and is currently teaching at the Ballet Theater . ' DAllCI: EXPLORA'i'IOR A ·(Age. 4 ~ 5 · ~e r,ke l .ey . Hercules Historic Clubhouse Sally Whitehead has been teaching ballet for ove r 17 years, all ages and skill levels. Her own background includes training and performance with the Oakland Ballet Academy and Company, and the Houston Ballet Academy. She recently spent one summer observing classes at the highly respected School of American Ballet in New York City. She has also been a regular teacher at the Berkeley Ballet Theatre . Hercules Youth Ballet Classes offer serious ba l let train i ng for the professional l y orie n ted student as well as the average child or teen who is interested in acquiring a so l id ballet technique . INTRODUCTION m BALLET is designed to acquaint boys and girls ages 8- 12 with the fundamentals of classical ba l le t technique. Students from t hese classes will enter Bal l et I yra . i Thi's ' ' class p r ovi des an opportunit,y for c;:hildren, to explo:r;e and expres's ideas t hrough movement .. ' Basi'c move ments (stretch ing and , 'locomotor') contribute ~o th~ deve l opment o{ coordination , muscl e tone ,and ' gr'a -ce. No c:lass uni.form: i s r .e guired. Short s and t -sh.~ r ts a r e acceRt~blt::. Due' . t o the ' large numb.er. of stud ents i~terested, in " ihis c;:l.ass , we are offering the, same c l ass . a~ '9 : '0 0 a nd 9:.30 a. m. The r ef.ore , . i t i s ' u.pera't;iye tha,t whan registering, please .pecify wlUch tJ... you daal. re. . in the fall. This class is not required for entry to Bal l et I but can help those first fe w weeks of t h e first yea r course be more enjoyable for the s t udent. He/she will a l ready be acquainted with fundamen ta l s such as t u rn - out and t h e five positions of the feet. The students can t hen focus in greater detail on the c u r r ent execution of steps and exercises. Some movement for p u re enjoyment is i ncluded i n every class! ~ ' A=l IlAi. IlAIE. Sat • . Sat. 6/11 - 7/23 , 7/30 - 9/10 ~ iiJ' A::2. 12M - t 6/11-7/b ' 7/30 - '9/10 Sat . Sat. DAllCI: EXPLORA'i'ION B • (Ages 6 :um;. BES I LliQN -B&!~ ~ Wed. .9:00~ , 9:00- 9:30 am. 9:3'0 am . $15 . OO/l~ .. 00 $15 .,00/ 1'8 .'00. BALLET llSL (formerly Balle t IA) is a preparatory class fo r entry into Bal let I I this fall. On l y children with at least one year solid prior training will be accept ed. :um;.. 1lJ>~ ; lNQ\-l~RE~ 9:30-10:00 am. 9: 30.-10: 00 a: m. .$15 •.00/ 18.00 $15 . 00/18':00 , 7 y rS .) w ,I n ,t his. 'c l ass; ' t he' , foGUS 'is more on the ,ar'e a 'of expressing specific ideas~ and fee l ings through movements using dr,a matic play: Some b alJ.et exet:cises will be taught. 'No c l ass uniform i& re,qui r ed . Shorts ,and t-shirt,s are a.cceptable .: DAY' 1lr:;'S, LNQN-RE~; :um;. IlAIE. 10,: 00 - 10: 45 am. 10:00 - 10:45 am. 6/ 1.1-7/23 7/30-9/10 Sat. Sat. $20.00/23,00 $20.00/23 . 00 BATON. DANCE . AND POMPON Location: Ohlone Community Center This unique class, taught by Sandi Rios, combines baton , dance and porn pon =or children ages 5 and up. The program helps develop rhythm and hand/eye coordination, building confidence within the child. All levels of instruction are offered from beginners through competition teams. Th is is an ongoing course, from September through July each year. andi has taken teams t o the USTA National Twirling Championships 7 years in a row , and has had several state and national winners. Session 1 : I!l~SQAi::S 6/14-7/12 TIME lJlYI>j, 2:45-3:30 pm. 3:30-4:15 pm. 4:15-5:00 pm. Beginner Advanced Beg / Int Session 1 : IHUBSOAlS 6/09 - 7/14 :um;. l&lOO. New Beginner Int/Adv ;; 4'j} ,; ~ $20 . 00/23 . 00 $20.00/23.00 $20.00/23.00 BI>~,lI!QN - RES. 3 : 30-4 : 15 pm. 4:15-5:00 pm. $20.00/23.00 $20.00/23.00 REALTOR ASSOCIATE NOTARY PUBLIC 3:30-4:30 pm. $35.00 /38. 00 ~ (formerly Ballet II) is a preparatory class for These students have had entry into Ballet III this fall. two or more years of training and are moving into the in te rmediate levels. BALLET RES. I NON-RES . ~ 7/12-8/16 Tu • Th 4:30-5:30 pm. $35.0 0/38. 00 NOTE: All st:.mmer c lasses : two make -up weeks will be offered 8/22 t hrough 9/2 to help cover for classes missed -:iue to vacations, illness, etc . during the s u mme r and the past school year. "FAMILY DAYS" This year , we have spec i dllY scheduled some "Family Days the Park" in addition to 9ur" re$JUlar Summer Entertainment Series (see P9 .12). Besides the c'oncerts and wildli.fe presentations (f,eaturing ' live animals), we have added enter tain in,g cQ.ildren's act.ivities on several .weekends during the sllmme'r to encour.age .the whole family to enjoy the ,~ay together .. The "Famil¥ Days" begin with the 4th '. o f July Celebr a t iQD (see pg.4) .Otl Sunday, July .' 24~, a' .sp'e cial 'puppet show presented by Magical M09n~hj,ne .The?tre ana The Whale fSus, a c,o rnrnuI)ity education program o'~ ,T he " Whale Center will be speci,al act;'vit:l,es.' Tl?-e' Cit;.y.' S Mama Dragon will be r,eady for jump3.:,r'I~ a,nd , there wil ,1 . be, p:~ny ~~~es. ,.. . ...,' , August 21st· a ' ," pea'r -y" special day is p l a n ned . In' addition to a progra:m. by ·W ildlife ,A?sociates, who will be bringi'n g a live bl'ack be,ar ,(alsO a . 'w plf and. eagle) I professional . s·torytell~r, Kendall. Haven, will tell some ' ",B ear Stories."., , A specia;l feature ~f the day is a ~Teddy Bear Picnic" where. children are invited to bring ~hei.r "teddy" to a picnic for teddy bea;rs . . On' ,Sunday , Watch for more information 'and ad~ert{sing on these speoial "Family Days in the Park" ' and plap to .bring the whole family for some sp~cial activites . HERCULES DYNAMITE ()PEN 6:30 pm- Dinner & Awards Presentation Fo r Complete Vision Ser vic es K...l"EIi INA R. 7.ISI<oI .... "'. 00 . 0< . _ o.o~ F a.c.o. ZISM "N. 0.0.. P" ,D.. F.... A.O' _ "' _ ''''~ ' . . .00 •• " . - - . 5",'1 .. 0 ..;OOCvt . ". ~_." ... tA1 $45 Entry Fee per per s 1 Includes: , . Greens Fee. Cart. Prizes~ Refreshments and Turkey Dinner PRIME PROPERTIES REAL ESTATE Bus. ( 70 7)64 7 · 7 570 6 7/12-8/18 "'~"'NK ~ Vallejo, CA 94589 RES. INON-BES. TIME IlAI.E.S. M • Th $25 . 00/28.00 4:00 - 5:00 pm . FRIDAY JUNE 3 ,1988 1:00 pm· Shotgun Start FREE MA RKET ANA LYS IS OF YOUR HOME O R BUS INESS NO OBLIGA T ION Fairgrounds Dr. Plaza Suite A 7/ 11 -8/ 1 8 RES, LNQN - BES, EARL MCGREGOR 1680 RES. I NON - BES . ~ (4 15)2 22- 5602 Res. (415) 7 99-064 1 IH .... ltor Entry Fonns at City Hall Sponsored by the Hercules Community Services Dept. Call 799-8230 for more info. Call 799-7 38 0 for on appointment. �SPORTS & FITN ESS ENERGETICS Location: Location: Ohione Instructor' Ja11\es 1. Wong, ' BA •., M1\., JO. , ' ,ha-s over 25 · years of Martial Arts experience , with 14 years teaching . tradi - ' tional Kung Fu . 'B e:s1.des holding kUI)g fu ra~k, f.!r : Wong 'a lsdholds 5th dan (black belt rank) in Wei Kune Do. M,r. Wong is a college professor , . Martial Arts pr·Oduc~r,. published scholar in Asian Studies and Martial · Arts:, a.n'd is an inspector with the California State Athletic COrMllssion', BEGINNING .I:\lllill. El1 Ohlone Community Center This program, designed by Gena Christian , is a low impact aerobic dance exercise program. I t is a fun , invigorating approach to tot al b ody fitness. Classes are taught by Chris Renkert o n Mondays & Wednesdays 6-7 PM. Cost: . This course introduces the student, ages 7 and up·, to the philosophy of Kung Fu, as well as teaching fundamen~als such as stret.ching, stiJ,nces, stri'k es, kicks and blocks . The instructor will teach one Kata form which will . incorporate clAZZERCISE the basics of this Martial Art • . Location: BEGINNER Il.lIIU Hon. 6/06-6/27 .7/11-8/01 Mon. Mo!). . 8/08~8/29 INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED ntIf: . RES, /NON-RES , 3:30-4:30 pm. 3:30-4:30 pm. 3:30-4:30 pm; S16 . 00/19 .00 $16.00/19 . 00 Ohlone Community Center The original jazz-dance-fitness program. This class promotes fitness, firmness, and flexibil ity through aerobic exercises. Classes are taught by Holly Bengtson Tuesdays , Thursdays and Fridays 6:15-7:15 PM. ~16 . 00/19.00 Cost: ~. EU St,u dents il\ this course" must have met the requirements of the Beg,inning Kung FU class ' (see above class description). The instruct:o r will teach Asian philosophy a'm1; ,advanced Kat a ' form, as well as the fundamentals of selected weapons , such a,s staff, sword, spear , nunc'h akus, etc . Advanced students wjl~ study weapons sparring and. the Lion Dance will be taught. 11M l1l\I.&S; l:.UIf< RES./NON"'BES. lied. lied. lied. 6/15-7 / 06 7 / 13-8/03 8/10-8/31 3:30-4:30 pm. 3:30-4:30 pm. 3:30-4:30 pm. S17.00/20.00 S17.00/20.00 S17. 00/20.00 Location: M. M 6/06-6.129 7/11-8103 8/08-8 / 31 & II & II M & II ~ llAll M to W 6/27-8/31 6: 15-7: 15 pm. These are not, drop-in classes. i ,nstru'c toi at the first class . RES. /NON-RES. 4:30-5:45 pm. 4:3-0-5:45 pm .. 4:30-5:45. pm. FoXboro Community Center Jacki Soxensen's Aerobio Dancing is the o riginal aerobic dance pr:ogram. This program' is we l l known through its books, records and videocassettes . Featuring a wide variety of motivating music, ' it is a specially -developed program, designed with, the non-dancer in mind, that trims, t ones . and burns' fat. Jac ki ' s unique "Get-It-Ail-Together" approach works every major muscle in your boOY whil~ conditioning the cardiovascular system. Classes follow a safe and effective fQrmat : stretching, warmups, high-level aerobic activity and a cool-down. . This bi-weekly class is designed for Kung , Fu students ove'X' the age of 14 regardless of previous ma+ti'a). arts experience. The , clas~ stresses high level physical conditioning and flexibility . Students will be taught an ~dvanced ~~ta form . Supplemental eq.uipment will be required for this ' class (equtpment list wil.l -be s~pplied by 1I71stru'c~or) . ' 1l.lIIU Drop In - S 3 4 meetings - S10 8 meetings - S18 clACKI SORENSON'S AEROBIC PROGRAM . .'I1M. - $ 4 Drop In 4 meetings - S12 8 meetings - S20 S60.00 Please 'register witl;l the $30.00/33.00 S30.00/.33.00 S30.00/33.00 TENNIS Location: TENNIS RESERVATIONS Refugio Valley Tennis Courts Beginning in J une, the Community Services Department will offer a complete tennis program - instruction in a ll levels of skill from beginner through advance d and se rving ages 8 through adult. Instructor OIly Hoop, with her vast expe ri ence and years of teaching, will also offer semiprivate and private lesson s in addition to group instruction. Clas ses meet Tuesday and Wednesday evenings for one hour at Refugio Valley Tennis Courts and will run through the summer. Call the Community Services Department at 799 - 8230 for referral to the instructor, wh o wi ll plllce you in the appropriate class levels. Tennis court r eservat i ons can be made at the Community Services Department . Play is limited t o 1 hour for singles and 1-1 /2 hours fo r d o ubles. Monday - Friday 7am - Spm . 5pm - 10pm. Weekends . . . . Lights (Re fugio Only) . HERCULES MEDICAL GROUP I hour I hour / hour I hour (quarters o nly) $1. 00 S1.50 S1. 50 S1. 00 ~ Bruce R. Carlton M.D. Inc . ·i'b ..~~ . . . .·DI·SE . ..·SE · S. . O·F· S·K·,N ...... SKIN S URGERY John B. Wayland, D.D.S. Modern Gentle Dentistry Joseph W. Lahr, M.D. Miles Graber, M.D. Board Certified Dermalologist Family Practice 1500 Sycamore Place, Hercules, CA Open on Saturdayl 799-3100 • C h lldre n s De ntistry • Adults • O rthodo ntics 1500 Sycamo r e A v e . • Ste . B- 7 . Hercule s 617 Tennent Ave. (415) 799-1066 :::::r::::*~:tf%r:M~::::~:::;~:·:·:·::~~::r:m*"':"~:::~:~~::::~~"ti%1~1~t~~:1:~~@ PINOLE (415) 724- 2047 ttr~~:~:::~:::~::~:;~~:::::~:~:::::~~:~;fW~x~:::::~~:::::~§j:~~~t*~~k~:::::;~~:::::~~ 7 �ADULT CLASSES .. VI~EOEDITI LAMAZE Location: Civic Arts House and Foxboro Community Center , E.diti.ng ' is' ' the,· extremely ' creativ~ ,proce,ss " of "taking a " po~i:shed vide9 p,r oquction . froni 'Y9.Ur , 'erigina,l v~~eo tapes. , : Al,o ng tl1e way, y,oll ' ,can add music , titles, narration arid speci~l :, ef,fe:cts. . In this . cI .a~s . you 1'!i.ll learn bow ~ to; make ,a n , 1~q.1tl:n,~ scr~pt a nd get .hpnds-on e~pe.rience w;ith ' HCTV's , · 3/4' , ed1t.1ng ' equIpment. ''l'his is an , advancec;i ' 'class and enr? llment fs limitea ,to :persons wl)o have ,taken a' previous · HCN..worksbo~ or · bad cQrn'par·a ble training : Parti-cipation must' be approved 'by- the ' instructor . . Class size is '8 or 9 persons..- For informatio~ p,1 'ease s ::'all 799-8230 . This Lamaze series prepares the expectant parents for l abor and delivery and beyond. Topics include physiology of labor, relaxation, breathing awareness and medica l procedures. Husbands / Partners welcome and encouraged to attend. A 3week refresher class for 2nd, 3rd., etc., time parents is also available. Please bring to class: 2 pillows exercise mat, if you have one - -it is not necessary to purc hase one just for this c las s), Husband /P artner, notepaper, a watch and casual dress. Mona Jamieson, R. P. T., is the c ertified Lamaze instructor and she handles registration p e rsonally. Please contact the Community Services Depa r tment at 799-8230 for referral. DATES Tues . Tues .• Tues . Refresher Refresher Refresher Wed. DAY Regular Regular Regular Wed. Wed. Wed. ~ 6/07-6/21 7/05-7/19 9/06-9 / 20 7:30-9:30 pm. 7:30-9:30 pm. 7:30-9:30 pm. 70:'·00-9:30 pm . $35.0·0 /38.00 $40.00 $40 . 00 $40 . 00 BASI C PHOTO G RAPHY DATES :.tll:!E. 6/15-7 / 20 7/27-8/31 9/07-10/05 7:30-9:30 pm. 7:30-9:30 pm. 7:30-9:30 pm . FEE Location: $55.00 $55.00 $55.00 Ever "just miss" that perfect once-in-a-lifetime picture? Didn't quite get the right angle at the family reunion photo session? Red- eyed, too - white subjects can be a thIng of the past! .Y'~' , . . ... y" , ' : ;O M15 - 7/20 RES . /NON-RES FEE Foxboro Community Center ~ ., . .:rnu;; ~ Foxboro Community Center This course is designed, for age 16 and over, as an introduction to photography and a workshop to help you to take better pictures. John Schmitt, professional photographer, has developed this class for 35 mm owners. Each session includes a Slide show to emphasize and enhance different aspects of taking pictures your friends and famil y wi ll ooh and aah over. -_D I M SUMtUNCl-HEON Location: " ~ew Asia R~st,au.:ant.f ' S:~n; Franc.isco . ~onn'i~' . M~Ck ' ; int~oduc~.: :~qu' t'~ : ~he f. ~nta·$tic avai'labl,e in Sa:n :E'rahc.i 's c(>' ;s Chinat'own"! sampl~ many .new arid , interesting ' item~., as Ldmlie irig,redi~nts ·and ' pr.e;tYaratio.'i1· technique. · .A fter J ieis.u;r'~l'y t.our·· ,0~~ C'hi"natow~: ,s' . store.s : whicn c.ar~y .fr~sh ex'p tJ,c ': pr, od,~c'(f;! ( ' , seaf~ood ', .. past!' i'es, ::' c?ok~I1q ' ~t' en:sils ' ap~ DATE Mon. 7/11, 18 TIME & 25 RES, INON RES. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $12.00/14.00 w{I,I provide their" Qwn'., tran$porta"tl;on (carpooling . may be' arranged: ·through .the .co:Intnu:nit.y .services ' ,Departmen.t ) :' . Th~ 'cost., of · lun~h wil.l pe diVided 'e:qua;L ly at ,t he restaur;ant among :alJ... ,who att~ild . 'this , lunc,he'on~ ' <Registrati~in must be re'ceived no' lat:er ttlail 'FI;iday; Ma::Y" 77th. . .:rnu;; !lAll< 8:/06 · Arrive S ,•.F. 10:00 am. ·" "prplL 2.: Q0. RES. INQN~RES' . . TCALLlGItJ\PHY $10.00/12.00 Location: CHINESE COOKING Location: Ohlone Community Center Lonnie Mock , author and instructor of Chinese CU1S1ne, will present a workshop for you to learn all about Mo Shu Pork. Featured in this workshop are Mo Shu Pork, Mandarin-thin pancakes (we will make the pancakes from scratch), white-cut chicken, and chicken-corn soup. Students will participate in all phases of preparation of these delicious dishes, , then sample what they have prepared. -Foxboro Contn\unity Center ~v:er' th6U~.~t ' ~·~.u :CO~ld s' om'~t~ing ~s' : ;e.arn . .' .'· coinpllcat'ed;,' , as > , ca'llig:J;.a phy q,nd still have ' 'fun , in ,t he . . process? : ):';es,' ' vi+,gini.a', ,·t-h~r,e ll ' ,a $ant,a: .' Clabs . .. Even i"f your . nam~ 'isn·' t, Vil;ginia" ·_'i nstruct.9r ,E~te :J;le ' Baumert .intends· to ' ''tea¢J::l' ' P· .basic call.ig,r aphic. alphabet and expose ·t he ' "secrets'" of this · ~eautiful ,handwl:"iting ,which .,can be .,u·sed for both , prof,it'·, and ' pleasure . .: ' .' .' , . :.' ' : . '. . . ' . ,' \ , The ~ ?15 " 9,0 :materia,l s ' fee, 'wh~ch . is pay-able to 'the:iinstr-qctor. . , -at; ;t.h·e · · '~i'rst cl,as$'." , ~l).,cl,udes!2 'pens" , ·a . " p'ro'fes's~'0nal px:actic.e. :1?~~iand the ,C adil:l ac .o f ifl$tructfop ·book$.. ' Please . · l?pecify " ~h~t'h~r you· -are . r.'i;ght ' et ,'left handed : ~ This ~lass is " d!$si'g<n~d. ~ for ,, ~:\"ges l~ . and · over~ '. ' ...., ' . . '.' . . , ' , ' .( ' :'" " ' . .. Please bring a rolling pin, an electric skillet (if !lAm, ,..:tIMi;iREs ./NONCBES . available), knife, cutting board, cup or bowl, a large · DAY ?'o, platter and silverware. Come join the fun and see how easy 7·: 30 ":.. 9.;30· pm, .: $18.• 00/20:00 · it is to make this gourmet specialty. A $5.00 lab -fee is ' payable to the instructor at the class meeting. · Fo:rtrier stupertt·g of "this .class . a:r:e< - ;~en:c0ur'aged "t 'o _attend any: " RESt/NON-RES. : ·or> .a ll sess'ions ' ~ree , of . charge, _-but '.: ml.!st >: s::al·~ .:· ahead to ··~ ~regtste.r" $.0 ext'ra :I?ra_ c tice $heets"· (a.qd ch'a~rs) wil,! be $15.00/17 ,00 avHlabl~. Sat. 11:00am. - 2:30 pm. 6/11 ", " CREEKSIDE FAMILY DENTISTRY LAURO A. MORA,JR., D.D.S. ELIZABETH P. MORA, D.D.S (415)799-1699 1511 SYCAMOR E AVENUE. SUtTE A CREEKS IDE SHOPPING CENT HERCU L ES, CA 94547 • • • • 8 Ad ult and Childre n Pr even t ive , Res t orative an d Reconst ru ctive Care Weekdays. Eve ni ngs a nd Sat urdays D ental Plan s We lco m e �SEN lOR ACTIVITIES ADULTS CaNT. Ohlone Community Center DOG OBEDIENCE Location. Ohlone School Yard 1616 Pheasant Basic dog obedience teaches your dog to be a neighbors and helps to develop a confident friend of relationship between dog and handler. Ins~ructor Eileen Hanson of Danlos Kennels, has taught many classes in the area. This class is Senior activities, hosted by" the, 50+ Club, are held every Monday at the Ohlone Community Center from 1:00-3:00 pm. Special guest speakers and demonstrations are presented weekly. Coffee, tea and snacks are served. Crafts, cards, relaxation and socialization are regular activities, as well as ceramics instruction each Monday. Bingo is played the first Monday of the month, after birthdays are celebrated. Featured activities include monthly van tours and socials. For information on 50+ activities, please leave a message for ~rene Winnie at 799-8235, Mon-Fri. 9:00 a.m. - noon. designed for both pet and owner and will. 'teach you to train you:r dog with kindness, not abuse. The beginning class is designed for dogs over 4 rnonths of age and will teach the handler how to train his/her dog to heel, sit, stay, stand and come on command. N,Q dogs the first claSs -- handlers only, please. Bring all shot records to the - first class. ~ . ~ ~ .l:.I.Mti B,tjfZ. tHOH-RES I Beg. Int. S.at. Sat. 7/23-8 / 27 7/23-8 / 27 10: 00-11: 00 am. 11:00-12:00 pm. $25.00/28.00 $25.00/28 . 00 Beg. Int. Sat. Sat. 9!-10·-10/15 9/10-10/15 10:00-11:00 am. 11:00-12:00 pm. ·$25.00/28.00 $25.00128.00 ERCULES SENIORS' CLUB Hercules Senior Citizens' Club meets every Wednesday at Ohlone Community Center from 12: 30 - 3: 30 pm. The ~e'nl<'rs enjoy friendly conversation, pot lucks, dancing, and Bring your friends, have fun and join the Club. Bob at 799-6964 or Tacio at 799-6270 for information . LEARN-TO-BOWL Location: SPECIAL BOWLING DAY FOR SENIORS Pinole Valley Lanes 158 0 Pinole Valley Rd. This 4-week introduction to bowling is open to any age group and the class fee includes instruction , use of lanes and r e ntal of equipment. He l d at Pinole Valley Lanes, once a week, the class schedule offers a variety of times and days for students t o attend thi s course. A supervised playroom is available for children 6 mos. to 6 yrs. Every Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 p.m., lanes at Pinole Valley Lanes are res'e rved' for Hercules Senior Citizens. Two games of bowling , rental shoes and a small prize fund - all for just $2.75! For more information, please call 724-9130. Upon completion of this 4-week class, students will have the bas i c knowledge to bowl confidently and enjoy the sport of bowli ng. IlAl:ll..S. Tues. 6/ 2 1-7 /19 RE S ! / NON-RE S 6:30- 8:00 pm. $10.00112.00 ART. WINE and FOOD FESTIVAL The 5 th Annua l Ar t, Wine and Fo'o d Festival will be held on Se ptember 1 0t h and 11 t h in Re f u gio Valley Park. The Fest ival is co -spons ored by the Ci ty of Hercules and The Her c u l es H.i sto r i c Are a Res t oratio n and Preservation (HHARP) Comrni·t t ee . The.re will b e arts a nd craft s b oo·t hs, wine t a st ing, f ood, ent e rt.a i nmep.t and a c tivities for childre n. F o r info rm at i o n, please call the Community Services De partment at 7 9 9-823 0 . The Key to Selling a Home ...Is Professional Real Estate Experience. Call us first . . . For a FREE estimate of value No obligation - just the facts Experience • Integrity • Personal Service Counseling • No Surprises URGENf CARE CENfER H L L TOP For Non Life threatening emergencies for the whole family. • if you don't have a physician .when your physician is unavailable • on the job accidents 9am to 9pm daily No Appointment Necessary 2800 Hilltop Mall Road, 8uilding 12, Richmond 222·8000 Bill Prather 724·7800 days 799·1367 eves BRING THIS AD FOR $5.00 OFF VISIT Alice laPlace D~ 724·7800 days 758·3440 eves (O~n~.~) Post Office Box 681 Pinole, CA 94564 �PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS, &. RENTAL FACILITIES . '. : .. ',,' ...• ~. .. ', .. . . ' .:. ,: OHLONE COMMUNITY CENTER 1'he Ohio ne Community CenteL' iti available fo ~ rEmta!s on Friday evenings and weeke nds. This building has a main room that is 1000 square feet and will hold 60-70 people fo r a sit-do wn dinner, o r approximately 100 people for me~etings. A kitchen is available for use and is included in the rental fee. Ohione Park. is a short distan ce away fr om the Center and includes a tot lot and play structure. Fees and policies for the building are available through t he Community Services De pa rtme nt. Call 799 -8 230 for information. FOX.BORO COMMUNITY CENTER The Foxboro Community Center is located at 1025 Can t erbury in the Foxboro Heights Subdivision . It is surrounded by the Foxboro neighborhood park, which includes a sand tot lot, te nnis courts and a basketball court. The center ha s a There b anquet capacity of 50 and a meet in g capacity of 75 . are no kitchen facilities in this building . Fees and poli cies for t he building are available through the Commu n ity Services Depa rt ment. Cal l 799- 8230 for in formation . CIVIC ARTS HOUSE Remember you r child's last birthday party? Remember the noise? ? REMEMBER ALL THOS E CHILDREN??!!??!!??!! This year trea t y ou rself and your child to a relaxed, fun birthday at the Civic Arts House play yard. Perfect for pa.rties and fam il y picnics, ou r enclosed play yard provides many challenging play areas with a beautiful Bay view. Call 799-8230 fo r information. REFUGIO VALLEY PARK Ref ugiO Vall ey Road OHLONE PARK Facilities: Pic ni c Tables (7) ; B.B.Q. Pits (7); Children's To t Lot; Tenn is Courts (4); Drinking Fountain; Parking Spaces (37); RestroomS i Walking Path; Par Course; Gazebo; Lake : Playfie ld. Fac ilities : P icnic Tables (19) i B .B. Q. (19) i Children' S Tot Lot; *Basketball (2); *Tetherbal 1 (6); Open Field: Restrooms (Ohl Communit y Cen te r) : *Volleyball Cou r t (1); and Nat Trail. This park is adjacent to the Commu n i t y Center. FOXBORO PARK 10 25 CanteL'Dury Faci lities : Children ' 5 Tot Lot ; Tennis Courts (2); Basketball Court (1): Picnic Tab l es and BBQ's (4), Grassy , open playfield; Walk i ng/Running Path: Drinking Fountain: Restrooms , Recreation Building. (* :Indicates equipment on school property adjacent to park.) WOODFIELD '-ARK 1919 Lupine Facilities : Children 's Tot Lot; Basketball Courts (3): Tennis Courts (2): *Drinking Fountain; Softball Field: Restrooms: Vol leyball Court : *Tetherball . next issue of ~ (Fall) will be distributed during the week of August 1 5th. The dead1ina for advertisers is 5 : 00 p.m ., Friday, July 15th . Advertisers must, by that date, submit camera-,ready ads and payment. Curr~nt advertisers will automatically receive an a'dvert,ising contract for the next issue. New advertisers should contact the Community Services Department at 799-8230 to receive an ad or for 10 Park facilities at Woodfield P only, may be reserved through Community Services Department . are determined by the type activity, number of people ati~~~;~i~: and park site . For current ' · tion on fees , call the Community : vices Department at 799-8230. �'.. .: '.: .. HER'c utES . 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The schedule is as follows: 6:30-7:00 p.m. The rest of the week, HCTV shows a at interest to the community. billboard with messages "Target", produced by students at DeLaSalle Rig}"1 School in Concord 7:00-8:0 0 p.m. "Hercules Happenings", programs produced by HCTV and other programs o f interest 8:00- 9:00 p . m. "An Open Window", University of current events 8. .'. , . ,_..... produced by The California about FOR BETTER SERVICE CALL " BETTER HOMES ~""" " ">« """'-""' ­ . ., We G.(ve u~ a call at 799-3800 want to give you a Better way:- AFTER HOURS JiJ! Cal!.tpa '/34-5634 ROlf Uc.K.i.JtntJj '/'/3-6443 Galtlf T.i.o-dUO Net.a HtvIf 7'14-3135 AItIeLi.JJ. 0{60.lt 799-stl1 Cta.udi.a "i.c1za1.lt paJfI Howt.U 799-5151 Jag Padi.UA 799-5366 He.lVl ".u1Wt4 799-7631 787-JJ4S U3 - 51U 1 �June 26 Rock Concert "Cris Loiter & The Hangouts ll Gazebo 3-5 pm. June 29 Wildlife Assn . "Wildlife of the Americas" Mountain Lion, Fox/ Owl Ohione Park 7-9 pm. July 4 Country Western Concert "Sundown" Parade 4th of July Celebration Refugio Park 12-3 pm. July 6 Rock Concert "Coupe De Ville" Gazebo 7-9 pm. July 13 Wildlife Assn. "California Wildlife" Raccoon, Opossum, Tortoise Ohlone Park 7-9 pm. July 20 Rock Concert "Milestone" Gazebo 7-9 pm . July 24 Puppet Show "Animal Folktales" Whale Bus Mama Dragon Gazebo 1-3 pm. August 3 50'.-60'. Concert "Vikki Lee & The Convertibles" Gazebo 7-9 pm. August 7 Concert "Bill Williams Orchestra" Gazebo 3-5 pm. August 10 Wildlife Aasn. Ohlone Park 7-9 pm. "Animals of the S.F. -Bay Area" Bobcat, Coyote, Retl-Tailed Hawk !'ugust 17 Pop/,Rock Concert "Steve Seskin" August 21 August 28 Gazebo 7-9 pm. Wildlife Aasn. "All American Wildlife" Black Bear, Wolf, Eagle "Bear Stories" Kendall Haven, Storyteller Teddy Bear Picnic Mama Dragon Gazebo 1-3 pm. 60's to 80's Concert Gazebo 3-5 pm. 7-9 pm, II .' BREC " Sept. 7 Rock Concert "TomKatz" Gazebo Sept. 10 Art, Wine 5 Food Festiva1 Refugio Park 10-6 pm. 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" ...... ,..-.... ....,., ............... ,.,....-.. . "-"',, .. ' co, .... """"" COl'. CO,.,.,"" .... 00 .... " _ ,.. A«I.,., •• _ , •• c.nt •• ..Ud.... "._" Cit. « ~,.,., . . "' _ _ "',dI -.. • , ...... , ....U_ "K, . . ,bo M .. .. .." , .. 10".. " "'_u,.1. , .. _ .... ",. """" ,. OhM'" foo _ Cit .....' . _ "" "U"' .. 10"," •• on ... """ <... .'''-'''' ....." "'-f.., ",-.". .. -.... "0-.... ....... .....' . , �PUBLIC WORKS PIPELINE SEVENTH YEAR OF TEEN SUMMER EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM For each of the past 7 years, the City of Hercules Public Works/Maintenance Department has hired youths from the community for the lO-week Teen Employment Summer Training (T.E.S,T.) Program. This year's crew consisted of three first time participants: Aaron Wong, a sophomore at Pinole Valley High, Dan Sanchez , also a sophomore at Pinole Valley High , and Shane Roj o, another sophomore who attends St . Mary ' s High School. Michael Thompson, a senior at Pinole Valley High, is a second year participant, and Dave ere.c a nti , Crew Leade r, has three years experience with t he T.E. S .T . Program. This year's T.E.S.T. Supervisor was Pamela Ober h a u s e r , the first female to be emp loy ed in the T . E. S. T. Program. Pamela ' s job was to o ver see an d supervise the participants, explain project goals , and see them through to complet i on. Pame l a is a first year graduate student at San Francisco State Unive rs i t y in School Psychology. Pamela deserves half of the credit for this year ' s successful T.E.S.T. Program , while the other half goes to the participants and maintenance staff who assisted with scheduling. The intent of the T.E.S.T. Program is to provide youths with marketable skil l s in gene ral maintenance, a n d basic jot> skills, such as attendance, punctuality , cooperation, dedication to the job , appearance and teamwork . The 1 989 T .E. S.T. Program emphasized job safety, team work, j ob skills, and e f ficiency. PartiCipants learned the proper use ,and maintenan c e of power maintenance equipment , various electrical tools and miscellaneous hand tools. The T.E.S.T. workers were responsible for maintaining City parks , miscellaneo us road work , clearing of right-of - ways, and mai ntaining City vehicles. For the first time , the City also employed a youth to work in the City Hall offices through funding of the Contra Costa County Private Industry Council. Rache 1 N. Braq g assis t ed the City Clerk and various other Ci t y departments. Her tasks included typing , f i ling , answering tel e phon es , assembling City Council and Planning Commission packets, and ass isting the secretarial staff with various assignments . T.E.S.T. Prosrlm Crew All simmer YOl th employees provi4e4 vlluable assistance with City projects. Thank YOI ' or I job well 40n.1 HOME MAINTENANCE INSPECTION PROGRAM ACCESSORY STRUCTUR E _ ORDINANCES As part of the fiscal year 1989 - 90 budget approval process recently cOl11Pleted, the City Council has authorized t h e development of a lIome Maintenanc e I n ~pection Program. The p u r pose of this program i s' to ensure that resHle nt i al s t ru ctures in. th,e City a re ma inta'ined and co nt .i nue to project a posit i ve City- wide image. As part of ,this program, the Building Divisi on ,w-ill be pla cing an emphasis City Counai ~ is con.s idering revision of the current regulat ions for acce,~sory structures at residential properties. Thes~ regulations specify where 0-0 a lot a freestanding tool soed, spa, gazebo or similar structuLe may Qr may n9t be located. on home maintenance to make sure that deterioration of improvements which have previously been inspe c ted and approved is avoided . The ob j ectives of the Home Mai ntenance Inpsection Program are : ~ oni.n9' All new construction, must con·form to zoning regulations, and homeowners should check wit·h City ' staff concerning these regulations prior to signing contracts foy home improvements. Current C~ty regulations were last revised in the 1970 ' s. For further inIormation about existing regulations or the proposed revision, contact the Plannin.g Department at 79~ - 8 2 42 . ~ducating 1. the .p\lblic concerning the benefits (personal and community wide) of home maintenance , elementary home mainte nance skills., City Permit requi r ements, and City Code regulati ons. 2. Systematic inspec tion of f ,r ont yards and ot h e r a re as visible from public streets to determine· c omplian.c e with nuisance ordinance. 3. Monitoring compliance wi1:h City Building a nd :z oning Regulations regarding ne w constructi on at existing residences. 4. Pursuing violations ' through administrative and judioial processes to secure c o mp liance. 5. Expanding the progr am to include possible pe'r io d ic inspection of rental properties (exteriQr and interior) , inspection/certification of properties - prior to sale or transfer , and other more "pro-active" activities. The position Of Home Maint enance Inspector will be fil l ed on a one-half time basis through e&isting Building Divisi onstaff and will support and benefit the Bu ilding Divis ion by maintaini ng zoning and building compliance throu ghout the City 'If Hercules . Duties , of this position i nclude distr:\,but i ng literature on home maintenance t o -t he publ-ic, and various cOl\Ullunity groups , estabHshing spec ial worksl\op s to educate t he public 'In ' City regulations and the peI'Illit process , periodic inspeGt i on q.f resident i a l areas for c 0de co mp l iance , and foll o w-u p una u thorize d constr u ction / violations a nd t h e legal r amifications ,of these violati olls . I f you would l,ike the Ch ief Building Official t o speak tc your gr oup o r organi zat i on c oncerni n g any 'issues r e.1at i ng to this program, please c ontact our office at 799- 824 0. 2 The • ~ STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS In recent years, t he City of Hercules has experi ence d a phenominal growth in it s population, which has nece·ssitated major improvements in two o f t h e main arteries in and out of the City; Sycamore Avenue and Bayberry Street. The Bayberry/Sycamore Avenue street widening project is underway and is expected to be completed in December of this year. The widening of these two main arteries is intended to accommodate future t r a f fic needs as well as improve t h e existing traffic flo w. As p a rt of the tra f fic signal locations along begin follo wing project: 1. 2. 3. 4. ove rall tr a f fi c improvement project, four lights will be installed at stra tegic the se rout es. 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" ...,,, ,o.. o' .ry "'.> <'''''"' .M •••••• ,o.. ."" ... h .. . ' " ' ' 0' . . . . ' . _ i ...... ........ "'" , .., ... . '.£001 . . . , .1o. nI. . . . . . 11 . . In ,.,,, .... ,... . "to ,"'1, ....1... , " ,. . 010 ..... , • • , . . , a" ......, TO nch of the De ... bu . lnnses, WELCOME TO HERCU LES! THE HERCULEAN , . " •• � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/d92fe33f40c684c2010334fbd5bfe66f.pdf 607b56d35337ee63ec09d0c2714ac918 PDF Text Text THE HERCULEAN CITY SCENE FRANKLIN CANYON: The City of Hercules Plans for the Future The City of Hercules began to plan for the future of the Franklin Canyon area four years ago. These efforts intend to maintain and promote well-managed growth and quality of life in that area. Immediate efforts are two-fold: ensure that responsible planned growth continues at our borders through annexation, and ensure that State Highway 4 is rebuilt to a safe standard. Recently, our efforts have been called into question by a member of the Board of Supervisors. However, despite her recent protests about "blood alley", there has been no assistance or support to rebuild Highway 4 by Supervisor Nancy Fahden. Meanwhile, the City has completed towards preparing for the future: the following To that end, the City Council adopted a policy paper in 1988 regarding its intent and interest in Franklin Canyon. A copy was provided to Supervisor Nancy Fahden and other Supervisors at that time. The major points include: 1. City development standards are often higher than County development standards. The anne~ation will better ensure that development at our current borders is consistent with our General Plan and with the City's quality of life. 2. After annexation, the City will ensure that a neighborhood plan and subsequent EIRs are prepared prior to any development action. We have invited the County to participate in this planning. 3. City studies show that local streets can accommodate :any traffic' generated from the development. There will be a connection road from Highway 4 to Coronado Street, which is needed as an emergency vehicle exit. efforts • conducted an environmental study to identify the impacts of development and determine how to mitigate those impacts; • assisted the successful effort to establish the Briones Agricultural Preserve which borders Franklin Canyon; 4. The developer, CalTRANS, and Measure C funds will be responsible for providing Highway 4 improvements. • paid $500,000 for the reconstruction of State Highway 4 to eliminate a dangerous curve, and; 5. Almost two-thirds of the proposed annexation area will remain open space and will connect with the open space in the Hanna Ranch and Briones preservation area. • worked successfully to have State Highway 4 as a funded project with Measure C Sales Tax. 6. The new property tax and development fees from the Franklin Canyon area will provide for police, fire and community services. 7. Sewer capacity and developer's cost. 8. Housing will be low density, upper end housing which generally requires fewer City services or County casedriven services. The City has worked hard to put these basic stepping stones for planned growth in place. We are now ready to move on with the formal process of annexation. Two major steps remain: negotiate and adopt a Property Tax Exchange Aqreement with the County Board of Supervisors and gain approval to annex by the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) • The terms of the tax agreement were largely agreed upon with the County staff over one year ago. Since that time, there have been a series of artificial delays by the County. The most recent is to portray that the City will immediately develop and allow new traffic on Highway 4. This is a deliberate distortion. The City has established a policy position that will not allow occupancy of new development to occur without basic urban services first being in place. This policy means that no new traffic will be permitted on Highway 4 until it is rebuilt. The City has a consistent IS-year track record of providing services before or at the time of growth. The fact that Hercules is a planned community is the very reason that its residents selected the City in which to purchase their homes. The community is proud of the quality of its planned growth and is pledged to continue that effort in Franklin Canyon. service will be provided at tne Supervisor Tom Powers and the West County Transportation Committee recently have provided significant help to move forward the Highway 4 reconstruction. Supervisors Sunne McPeak and Tom Torlakson have also provided their support. We are seeking and expect sincere problem solving assistance and support fro~ ou~ . Supervisor, Nancy Fahden. The rebuilding of Highway 4 and the annexing of Franklin Canyon are two top priorities of the Hercules City Council as part o·f maintaining the City program for balanced growth. The community's long term well-being depends upon these efforts being planned and managed in a responsible way. We are prepared to continue delivering that well-mana·ged growth. CITY DIRECTORY City Council Planni Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Bennett Tom Gorgonio M. Solidum City Phone Numbers Councilmembers: Russ Perkins Alexander C. Sample, III Darrel "Jay" Tucker City Hall, General Information Community Services Department Ohlone Community Center Foxboro Community Center Finance Dept.-Business License Commission Frank Giuliano, Chairman Al Bellez Edward Desmond Connie Jorgensen Robert Kard Communit Services Commission Judy Musgrove, Chairwoman Beth Bartke Michael Doran Eduardo Manuel Lynn Merritt Sylvia Paulk Warren Schilling Public Works, Planning, and Building Inspections City Clerk City Manager Police Department Emergency Only Rodeo-Hercules Fire District Emergency Only 799-8200 799-8230 799-8236 799-8237 799-8222/ 799-8220 799-8240 799-8215 799-8206 799-8260 911 799-4561 , 911 1 �j, THE CONTRACT State law requires that all contracts for construction must be in writing. Before signing a corit:ract, be certain that it contains the following items which are required by law: 1. The name, address and license number of the contractor, and the name and registration number of any salesman who solicited or negotiated the contract. 2. The approximate date when work will begin and the date on which the construction will be completed. 3. A scale drawing showing the shape, size, and dimensions of the structure to be built. 4. A complete description of the work to be done and a listing of materials and equipment to be used, such as type and color of tile; type of wood, type of and manufacturers specifications for heating and filtering equipment, etc. 5. The total contract price, and a schedule of payments in dollar amounts (not percentage figures) including specific definitions of the amount of work that must be completed or equipment installed prior to each payment. (Review this schedule carefully. At no time may the contractor legally require or receive payment in excess of the value of the work completed.) 6. If a down payment is included in the schedule of payments, it may not exceed $200 or 2% of the contract price, excluding finance charges, whichever is less. 7. A statement that the contractor: must furnish you with PUBLIC WORKS PIPELINE UNLICENSED CONTRACTORS ARE TOO EXPENSIVE With Summer approaching, Ed and Thelma Wright were sitting on their front porch debating whether or not to add onto their home. They decided to call for estimates from local builders. After obtaining several estimates, the Wrights noticed one particular estimate from Fly-By-Night Construction was almost 50% less than all other bids. The only difference from the other construction companies was that Fly-By-Night Construction was not a state licensed contractor. This left the Wrights concerned, but not aware of the risks involved. The Wrights ' selected Fly-By-Night construction. In the process of constructing the addition, the following events took place. While working on the home, a worker was erecting scaffolding and fell from two-stories and was rendered a quadriplegic. When Fly-By-Night Construction attempted to collect from the Wright's worker's compensation carrier under their homeowner policy, the Wright's insurance company argued that Fly-By-Night Construction was an independent contractor and that the Wrights were not liable. California law defines an independent contractor as lIone who is hired by a principal, such as a homeowner, to perform a specific job," i.e., additions, remodeling, kitchen work, etc., but is not controlled (by the homeowner) as to how the work is accomplished. A California Supreme Court ruling determined that if one is performing work for which a 'state contractor's license is required, that person is classified as an employee rather than an independent contractor . In the ·W right's situation, having hired an unlicensed contractor for the construction of their room addition, they may be liable for worker's compensation benefits, with FlyBy-Night Construction considered their employee, rather than an independent contractor. If Fly-By-Night Construction has empl oyees as well, they, too, would fall under the same classification. What if the Wrights hired a contractor who was licensed, who quoted a higher price on the estimate, and the same accident occurred? In this case, the Wrights would be free from any liability and not responsibl~ for any damages. The following are suggestions and guidelines to assist residents interested in having any form of construction work done to their property: HIRING A STATB LICENSED CONTRACTOR State law requires that anyone contracting to construct any structure must be licensed by the Contractors state License Board. Licensed contractors .are subject to laws designed to protect you. There are many types of contractors, each of whicl:l must have a specialty contractor's license. For example a contractor may be licensed to do only landscaping, concrete or tile work. Be sure to check with the nearest Contractors State License Board office to mak·e certain any contractor you are considering is licensed for construction. You should also ask if the license is in good standing and if there has been any previous disciplinary action taken against it. OIINER/BOILDER Be cautious of suggestions that you be your own contractor, or "Owner/Bullder", for construction of any structure. As an owner/builder you legally become the contractor. You, not the person you hire (such as a consultant), assume responsibility for the overall job. Your responsibility may include such things as state and federal taxes, worker's compensation, and other legal liabilities. Unless you are experienced in construction and knowledgeable about the law, it is best to leave these matters to a licensed contractor. SELECTING A CONTRAC'rOR One of the best means of selecting a contractor may be personal recommendations from friends, relatives or neighbors who have recently had work performed. It is a good idea to solicit bids from more than one company, and to request bids in writing for comparison of prices and contractors. When considering a contractor be sure to ask for: 1. The contractor's state license number. (Licensed contractors are requir~d to include their license numbers in all advertising, bids and contracts.) 2. A current business address and telephone number. 3. Names and addresses of homeowners for whom the contractor has worked in your area in the past year. (Contact the homeowners to find out i f the work was satisfactory and if possible see the work yourself). 4. Other references, such as suppliers, subcontractors and financial institutions which may be able to verify the contractor's financial responsibility. BEKaRB of contractors who are reluctant to talk to you about their buaiD••• or fOEmer cuatoaer8. 2 unconditional releases from claims of mechanics liens by the contractor and any other person entitled to lien rights on each phase of the job when you have made satisfactory payment for that portion of the work, and prior to your making any additional payments. 8. A statement that you have a right to require the contractor to provide a payment and performance bond. 9. A "Notice to Owner II regarding the State's lien laws and the rights and responsibilities of a property owner. If your contract requires the ·contractor to furnish you a payment and performance bond, then limitations on the amount of down payment, the necessity for a payment schedule, requirements that payments be made only for the amount of work completed and that you be provided with unconditional lien releases prior to further payments do not apply . bond must cover full performance and completion of your contract. Those same items also do not apply if your contract does not require any payments until the job is completed, and full payment is to be made only ~pon or after its completion. A You must be given a legible copy of tne written contract, signed by your contractor, prior to any work being done. Any changes or ad.ditions to the work described in the original contract must be in writing on a change-order form describing the reasons for, an exact description of, and cost of the change or add~tion to the total contract price.) RIGHT TO CANCBL California law and federal regulations provide that a contract may be canceled within three business days after you sign·, if the contract: (a) (b) (c) Is signed in your home, or Is signed in some plac~ other than the business' 5 appropriate trade prem~ses, or Is a credit contract that involves a lien against your home. The contractor must give you a notice of your right to cancel. A cancellation is effective when it is in writing and properly addressed and mailed to the contractor. The contractor must then return any money or check to you within ten calendar days. Within twenty days, the contractor must pick up any goods de~ivered and return your property to substantially as good 'conditions as it was at the time the services were rendered. WHAT II' PROBLEMS OCCUR? If you have planned carefully and contracted with a reputable licensed contractor, the construction and completion of the job should be accomplished without major problems. If, in spite of the precautions you have taken, a problem does occur either during construction or after completion, talk to your contractor. The contractor will usually make corrections willingly. Should your contractor refuse to make corrections, you can file a complaint, in writing, with the Contractors State License Board office nearest you and/or the local Building Department. In some cases you may also wish to consult an attorney, or if the amount involved is below $1,500, file an action in Small Claims Court. rOR I'ORTIIB1l INFORMATION OIl ASSIS'l'ANCB The Contractors State License Board licenses and regulates contractors in the building trades. Board staff stand ready to report on the license status of any California licensed contractor, and will answer inquiries regarding any disciplinary action taken against a contractor by the Board. They will also investigate any valid complaints against a contractor's work or business practices. Office Locations: San Francisco District - Oakland District - 301 Junipero Boulevard .206 San Francisco, CA 94127 (415) 469-6200 8301 Edgewater Drive Oakland, CA 94621 (415) 464-0964 �• Public Works cont'd ... THE SYCAMORE/BAYBERRY INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT SLABS AND DECKS On February 22, 1989, the Hercules City Council passed two On May 8, 1989 construction began to install traffic signals ordinances, one dealing with the pouring of concrete slabs and other Bayberry. months. and the other with decks under 30· in height. intersection improvements at Sycamore and Construction will continue for about 2 1/2 The City has had many complaints regarding slabs built on slopes and thus interfering with the natural drainage of water. Production housing in Hercules is built on lots designed with an approved drainage pattern, so that run-off will not interfere with nearby housing. However, residents have poured slabs that are in the wrong location and the wrong thickness for the particular lot, causing breakage of concrete and drainage problems that may affect not only their homes, but those of their neighbors. The City Council and the Building Division felt that an ordinance was needed t o prevent further inconvenience to the residents of Hercules and the City itself. The new ordinance requires a building permit for any slab over 25 square feet. A minimum fee of $25 will be charged for plan checking and filing fees, with the total fee based on the value of the proposed work. The new construction includes the reconstruction of all of the paving on Sycamore between San Pablo and Bayberry and the construction of new street improvements on Bayberry from Sycamore to approximately 600 feet easterly. During Phase 1, Bayberry will remain open for use, as will the two northern lanes of Sycamore from Bayberry to San Pablo. The two southern lanes of Sycamore between San Pablo and Creekside will be closed for construction. Commuters from San Pablo Avenue and Interstate 80 who wish to avoid delays should take Highway 4 east to Sycamore to reach Hercules. During Phase 2, the two southern lanes of Sycamore between Creekside and San Pablo will be open as well as the new lanes on Bayberry. Commuters may use the same alternative route to avoid delays. Some of the benefits of the slab ordinance are as follows: 1. The homeowner and the City can be assured that the slabs will be of proper thickness, to insure that they are structurally sound. 2. With proper construction, the homeowner and the City will be helping to insure that water does not settle under the home, or drain back toward the house. 3. The possibility of altering the drainage system and pos s ibly affecting adjacent neighbors will be minimized. The need for a deck ordinance was reali zed in much t he same way a s the slab ordinance, through citi zen complaints and concern of the City' s Building Division. Residents were concerned about poorly constructed decks and those built in such a way that neighbors suffered a los s of privacy. Redwood The Building Division had the sarne general concerns, but specifically wanted an ordinance which would allow better control of setback provisions and proper location of decks on lots; the ability to inspect for sound structural integrity; and the ability to observe the proper use of materials so the deck conforms to current building codes. A building permit is required and the fees are the same as for the pouring of a slab. For the Building Do It". involved convenience of Hercules homeowners, the City's Division has developed a brochure called "You Can In easily understood terms, it explains the process in obtaining a building permit and answers many of the most commonly asked questions regardi ng why a permit is needed. This publication is free and available at the Building Division ·counter in City Hall. - . CITY BIDDING PROCEDURES The City receives occasional inquiries about the City's project bidding procedures. The City of Hercules has two procedures for awarding a construction contract to a licensed contractor. One for small projects with an estimated cost of under $5,000 and one for larger projects. For smaller projects with an estimated cost of $5,000 or less, two to four contractors with expertise in undertaking the project are requested to submit bids. When received, these bids are reviewed and the lowest qualified bidder's proposal is submitted to the City Council for award. The City has also established a list of pre-qualified contractors to undertake speciality work. Due to the small volume of such work undertaken to date, only two contractors have requested and been pre-qualified for street and utility construction and one contractor has been pre-qualified for landscaping and street pothole-patching work. For larger projects with an estimated cost greater than $5,000, full plans and specifications are prepared. The project is advertised in the West County Times and plans are also submitted to eleven builders' exchanges located in the Bay Area and Sacramento. Plans can be inspected at the builders' exchanges, at City Hall, or purchased at City Hall by interested parties. Bids for these projects are formally opened on an advertised bid-opening date, which is open to the public and held at City Hall. After a bids review, the Department Head responsible for the project will recommend the best proposal to construction contract. the Council. for award of the The City is also establishing a list of professional consultants and consulting firms qualified to undertake the preparation of studies, reports and designs of various kinds. If any resident is interested in having the firm he or she is associated with reviewed for pre-qualification, all that is necessary is to send a letter of interest and a brochure or other document describing the expertise and background of the firm to the City .Engineer to start the process of prequalification. 3 �(:Ol~ncil of the City of Hercu les inVites yputo attend the Dedication Ceremony & Reception for the City of Hercules Senior Center, Saturday, June 3, 1989 I :00 to 4:00 p.m. I I I Civic Drive , Hercules The City City of Hercules Senior Center 1989 SUMMER ENTERTAINMENT SERIES .CALENDAR OF SPECIAL 'EVENTS Jo in us in t he park and enjoy a vari ety of programs in our 1989 Summer Entertainment Series. Once again this exciting program i s presented at no cost due the generous donations from local businesses and developers . JUNE . Senior ·Center DediCation We welcome the first day of summer with an evening concert on Wednesday, June 21st at the Gazebo in Refugio Valley .~ummer Park . Concerts continue throughout the summer and our grand finale concert will be liednesday, September 20th , the last day of summer . Don' t forget to bring your picni c dinner. Teen 'Trit:?S Agai n this year Wildlife Associates will present live animal prog rams from their -Amazing World of Wildlife" Begins . 6/2 1 Beg ins 6i25 JULY series. These programs take place in Ohlone Park on Wednesday evenings . July 4th a schedule of our complete 1989 Summer En~er~ainment Series schedule. Why not cut it out and keep ' i c handy so you won't miss a thing!! Fo llowing Ehtert<?-inment Se·r ie·s 6/ 3 is Fe~·ti vi·t ies Bicycle· Boogi e BaSh AUGUST 8/21 SEPTEMBER 9{22 llercu1es . Dyna!'l.it:,e Open Golf TO)lrnameht j I of Gazebo 7-9 pm 4TH OF JULY FESTIVAL Gazebo 7- 9 pm PARADE BEGINS AT IO:30AM Ref ugio Valley Park Gazebo wed . 6/21 lied . 7/ 1 2 lied. 7/19 Concert Starring C01lPB-DB-VU.LII: Concert Starring VlUI LIllI , TBB COHVIRTIBLBS Wildlife Asso. SlIADS , LIZARDS, Oh10ne Park 7-8 pm ACTIVITIES & FOOD IN THE PARK FOLLOWING THE PARADE , OTIIBR CURle CIU\IILUS lied. Wed. 7 / 26 Concert Starring SBSKIN , FRIENDS Gazebo 7- 9 pm 8/2 Wildlife Asso . Oh10ne Park 7-8 pm Gazebo 7-9 pm sn BOII'1'II!RS FIREWORKS AT DUSK FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL79 9· 823 0, GOLDJ:N J:AGLII:, OIIL , lied. Sun. 8 /9 8/13 IIAWIC Concert Starr ing CHRIS LOITBR , TBB HANGOUTS Concert Starring .ltfRCUlES DYNAMITE OPEN GOLF ' TOURNAMENT· . Gazebo 7- 9 pm Gazebo 7-9 pm Gazebo 7-9 pm 1.ocat i~n :. . KILll:STOHll: lied. 8/23 Concert Starring The Shotgun Start . will ·00 Friday, September 22, · 1989, . at· l:OO . v.m . at the "r"nkl~ri .ca ny on, '·Golj: C.ours,L , YO.)l.r $50 ei\try· fee TIIlI CRUISERS lied . 9/6 Concert Starring • VOI CZS lied. 9/20 Concert Starring inchldes greens fee, ca:r:t, ': refreshment . ·prizes ·,. and it · 'i'u';:}cey . Dinn~r' "an"d . awa pre~entation at 6::30 · p .'m·, '·If you can ' t . p l an . t ci ; attend , tl'e . dinner · : (H3) ': ' .. < ;, Gazebo 7- 9 pm TltADElIIHDS ." ; ... ~ : valuable pr-iz.e s ·will;:· b¢ . :awttrded.! .82 " . f or . i"nformat,icin" "a·n~·. an ~. < :',;~:J~~.~l;b;~~l.•~~~~ ,toB, :!tegf$t f~tions ., City of Hercules 1989 Summer Entertainment Series 4 I'ranl<11.. C8!>yt>... Golr Cour . •• . 19.89. ': '" .. ". . �THE HERCULES COMMUNITY SERVICES ACTIVITY BROCHURE SUMMER 1989 ISSUE REGISTRATION INFORMATION Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Unless otherwise speoified in the individual class descriptions, no registration will be accepted by the instructors and there are no phone registrations. You may register at the Community Services Department from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. Checks should be made payable to the "City of Hercules" and may be mailed to the Community · Services Department, 111 Civic Drive, Hercules, Ca. 94547. Or, you may mail in your registration for all of our classes and activities. Please include with your check or money order the following information regarding the class or activity you are registering for: You will be notified if there are changes in the schedules or if the class is full. 1. Name, address and phone number and an evening number) . 2. Name of activity. 3. The date, day and time of the activity for which you are registering. (a daytime number you are signing up for children's include the name and age of your child. If activities, please Otherwise, please attend the first class meeting. Refunds (less $5.00) or transfers will be granted no later than one weekday prior to the first class meeting. A full refund will be given if the c l ass is cancelled by the Community Services Department. No refunds or transfers will be allowed the day of the class or after the class has started. .TABLE OF .CONTENTS; page Special Program~ (B~ke . Blcy.cle Boogie .Ba·Sh page Senior ·Citizens Rally) · .Senior Center Dediqati.9 I}, ·Hercules. Dy~amite' Open Golf · Tour~~m~nt 4. 9. S·enior Activities' ·· < July ·4 ·FestiYities ·' · Senior Cente.rr-f)€!d.~ ¢ ~tion . Sports and Fitness " SpecJ.~l pr6·9";~J'ri:so Summer 4 Entert:a i'±).in~nt · Series · lieidu.i~s bynami te open GoXf ,· T~ournament < Jackie Sorensen'·S · Aer~ic Dan~e .. T~ddy:B~ar' · ?tpt1~c Teen Scene/Special ·Tr;ps . 9. 4 . ·10 ' Jazzercise 10 · . Tennis., Les.s ons 10. Children's Programs 6 Ballet Adult Programs P~inting/Open Bicycle !3,oo:.g.i e Bash (Bike Rally) B.e ginnin.g Dance Exploration (Pre-S.allet· Experle·n ce) Dog .Obedience Su~er Studio 11 11 Hercl.il·¢is:. Dyn~ite Open Golf .T"ournament Day Camp S~imming LesS6n~ ' Jackie So.rens,e n' $ . Aerobic· Danc,e 4 . 10 . T¢dqY" Bear P ic·nic 10 . ~ . 'liersonal Hqme De .corat".i~ng Tennis !,..e:s sons . Ti-nYTot~;·· 8 The .l"/p.r ld 'of Tl}e.a l;Fe ., 11 · Tennis Lessons .. 10 6 s. .Rem·e mbering Days Past:. Teen· Scene '. MAIL IN REGISTRATION FORM (Please fill in completely) ·The Hercules Hist.:ol:,Y Book 12· Parks & Rentai Facilitie.s 13 9 ~, Refunds or transfers will be granted no later .than one weekday prior to the first class meeting. A $5.00 service charge will be subtracted for all cancellations. A full refund will be given if the class is canceled by the Parks and Recreation Department. No refunds or transfers will be allowed the day of the class or after the class has started. Name ______________________________________ Home Phone _______________________ Work Phone ______________-1 Address __________________________ city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ____ Zip - - - - - - - - - - - 1 Signing up for Children's Aotivities7 Please include the age of your child. Participant's ~ Agtivity Session Total Amount Due: 5 �CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS Location: Senior Center Sally Whitehead has been teaching ballet for over 18 years. Sally has taught all age groups and all skill levels. Her own background includes training and performance with the Oakland Ballet Academy and Company, and the Houston Ballet Academy. She has also been a regular teacher at the Berkeley Ballet Theatre. Hercules Youth Ballet Classes offer serious ballet training for the professionally oriented student as well as the average child or teen who is interested in acquiring a solid ballet technique. BALLET la Introductory Ballet - 7 yrs. old Designed for the younger dancer, this class covers all the basics of Ballet IB at an easy, incorporating movements. imaginative more flexible pace, exercises and basic while dance -6 months to 1 year to complete RES./NON-RES. ~ Wed. 7/12-8/2 BALLET Ia 4:00-5:00 pm $17.00/19.00 Introductory Ballet - 8-14 yrs. old IB covers all the most fundamental ballet movements to prepare the new beginner for entry into the elementary ballet levels. -6 weeks to 3 months to complete ~ Mon. BALLET 7/10-8/14 ~ RES. /NON-RES . ~ 4:00-5:00 pm $25.00/27.00 DANCE EXPLORATION: A Pre-Ballet Experience Location: Oh1one Community Center Instructor Jacqueline Carl received her early training at the University of California at Irvine. A scholarship to the American School of Ballet (Joffrey) took her to New York for 3 years dancing in Landestheatres in Linz and Salzburg and teaching classes to children and adults in both ballet and expressive movement. Jacqueline has performed in l as well as prepared, programs for children in Los Angeles and New York public schools under the auspices of Young Audiences. She has taught dance since she was 16 and is currently teaching at the Berkeley Ballet Theatre. Dance Exploration provides an opportunity for children ages 4-7 to explore and express ideas through movement and contribute to the development of coordination l muscle tone and grace. Some ballet exercises will be taught. No class uniform is required. Shorts and t-shirts are acceptable Sessions are 6 weeks long . Elementary Ballet - 8-14 yrs. old ~ This is the regular first level course in ballet. New beginners should first complete IA or IB before entering this class. Ballet Ie meets twice a week for proper development of posture l strength and technique (no practice at home is necessary). 7/8-8 /12 Sat. RES./NON-RES. ~ 9:00-9:45 am $20.00/23.00 -6 months to 1 years to complete DAY ~ TTh ~ 4:00-5:00 pm 7/11-8/3 BALLET lL RES. INCN-BES. Elementary Ballet (2) $24.00/26.00 8-14 yrs. The second elementary level teaches the remaining fundamental ballet exercises and prepares the student for intermediate work. ' J:,.9ciltion: -1 to 1 1/2 years to complete RES./NON-RES. ~ TTH 7/11-8/3 5:00-6:00 pm BALLET .ill First Level Intermediate $24.00/26.00 10 yrs. old tliree; hou~s Intermediate students are required to take class three t i mes a week. Strength and concentration are built up and proper technique is incre~singly fine-tuned. Students of sufficient age, strength and technique will be permitted to begin pointe work. Opportunity will also be given to learn short choreographed ballets for those who wish to do so. -1 1/2 to 2 years to complete ~ ~ MW 7/10-8/4 Fri Pointe Class Fri Make up classes w~ll 5:00-6:15 pm 4:00-5:15 RES INCN-BES $34.00-36.00 5:15-5:45 pm be scheduled as needed. John B. Wayland, D.D.S. Modern Gentle Dentistry Open on Saturdayl 799-3100 • Childrens Dentistry • Adults • Orthodontics 1500 Sycamore Ave ., Sle. B-7 , Hercules 6 C""':-111e " .~~.~.,,· J9in ·t he ~~l;p of <~a'Ke~ }i)~.i:;eye an,d Fair~. Ta~~s as you le:a rn ' how ·to b:e .an 'ac,t .o;r/actl:ies:s. The .class'" w~~l be diviil,rd j:~t,,, two groupSi "i~;) 2and13 :':~i:J c yel' r" 0.1' ;a.ge ,and ,a'~l whL:I ,y, l,earn :techn'i, <~u~ .i~: .p·~~; 9~~i~e'., Movern:¥~t., " . ·Perfor·m ance. ('l'he,a .t ·r e Clas$ ~'\;} ;;;d:l.l · consist ' of ".' •. j' . ". , ' ~~~~ias~ . ~ . ·. tor '. t~-Cf'·"we~k:s., " ..,' .'. Stlide:nts wi .1l 'pe abl~' ..t .O .ShOW ~off .~:ti4Er~r 'Il\~riy' ,t ~~nes ·as . .f~O~.lS' Fairy' T:a:le-$-. !J:bi 9 :':is; A 'g;i.¢~t· .clas's (~:O;,;:-,. ' child $9''l':a,l :ready lias 'ii6me ..•eheat:'i'E' ti'al:fi.Jni1 as ,we;l 'pitS;' very ' begin.ne .:b.~""~B.< 1< "~;t ~ . >,I ' ,:4~ "~,"If:+ '.~ "'>' .pe.r i'ci:,pm •. " ..." -'. , . .".~: t-:' ", '..:-::t',j <::1,o.,$ s",$. wpl ' !>e founders , o,f tJle AJ:l P~ifI~;'s~pe i l~t ~!~:;~~ij.~p~~~!]i$ �CHILDRENIS PROGRAMS A SWIMMING LESSONS The Summer Swim Program of the BICYCLE BOOGIE BASH Location: Department will be held Parks and Recreation He~cules in a beautiful private pool. Classes for children from 5 years to 14 years of age will be taught by Anita Roger-Fields, Ohlone Elementary School Playground a Red Cross Certified Water Safety Instructor. The Parks & Recreation Department and the Hercules Police Department are sponsoring a Bike Rally on Sunday, July 16th, for children ages 6-18. Activities will run from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Ohlone Elementary School playground. Activities will include a bike decorating contest, bicycle licensing, skill contests, and an awards ceremony. All participants should pre-register at the Parks & Recreation Department by Friday, July 14th at 5:00 p.m. Bicycle SESSIONS; There will be 5 sessions of swim classes throughout the summer. A session consists of eight one-half hour lessons, held Monday through Thursday. Beqinoer A ~ non-floaters Students will learn to float, blow bubbles, arm movements, and kicking. Floaters They will learn to coordinate breathing, arm movements and kicking. Beginner B Activity and Coloring books are included for the first 200 participants. Advanced Beginner ~ ~ !!lhQ. ~ . completed Beginner Clas ses . They will learn to perfect crawl, elementary backstroke, basic dive, and basic rescue skills. /89 Intermediate E..2L. students ~ ~ completed beginner classes - They will learn to perfect above strokes and side stroke, breast stroke, then, more diving and basic rescue 11:00-3:00 pm skills. Children will be placed in classes and advanced by their demonstrated skill lavel as determined by the Instructor. SESSION llAU.S. :I.I!m. Session I 6/19-6/29 12:00 noon Beginner B Session II 7/3-7113 12 :30 pm Beginner Session 7/17-7/27 1:00 pm Advanced Beginner Session IV an-8/17 1:30 pm Beginner B Session V 8/21-8/31 2:30 pm Intermediate III A RE~LNQN-RE~ THE HERCULES ROTARY CLUB MARK D. BYRNE LAWOPPtcw.. o.. JOHN S. HAU.lJ,l,UIII: • _ _ ....... O-'!YII_M __ "AkO. c.-OII ...... _ _ _ "_COII_noN ~141"ZS7._ RUSS PERKINS' COUNClLMEM8ER PRESENTS -- ;;;;- EDWARD J. MESSNER THE !ll MECHANICS BANK ~Pacific 111 CI'JIC DRIVE HERCULES. CA 94547 PHONE; (415)799-8200 RES: (415) 799·1264 PMI' S. Wll'llroalh Real Estate Brokerage 3223 Blume Orlve '" RK:hmond. CetilomJa 94808 Office{41~222·8340 Res. (41S) 791·1)238 M ~l.nlC.",,~ AssiIIMI Manag,e,._ o.pt. ... Hlad CIne. 31TO HI'- ..... ROad RIcIltnOr.d. CA t.... C4'!,I2R.nao ~ NAG M.NT DON41O" MOon IIOII,[ltAIItAllO u.ut • aUlIII Y. CA'4110 .1$ 6U-)346 " _ I : ....... ~ ... CO .. _._NT'~ . 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CA . . . . . . - ~SoI7 lJIWIe L CrMlSkrl JI-,- 01 eonUt.u\ttl.l.l?GIIIJJ. ...........0 ......... 011: PIZZA ...... Gifts 0ItiC'!" OF ClIIIIWII'fY Ul'IICQ DEUCATESSEN and PIZZERIA (:oN .... 1I'T1: PINOLE JR. mGH SCHOO' . ~ CUFF MARCHETTI Telecommunication Consuliine _F~WWf ~c.I'. fIoISoI7 a Syc_, A..... c.1'IIf( Su." G Hlt'evlls. CA ClHks.,. 1611 W. H. Fnmlc ComJMIIY WiIIlam H. FN#i.. CCIM {41S)'f2.4.S116 7 �CHILDRENIS PROGRAMS SUMMER DAY CAMP Location: Ohlone School, 1616 Pheasant The Hercules Parks & Recreation is offering a weekly Day Camp Program for children ages 6-12. Each week a new theme will set the mood for the Camp's activities. Children will participate in arts & crafts, sports, nature hikes, skits and music, plus many other activities that will provide a unique camp experience. Day Camp will be held at the Ohione Elementary School, 1616 Pheasant Drive, Hercules. Registrations are now being accepted . You may obtain the necessary forms at Hercules We'e k , .1l.'lsiNon":ll.es Long Day 6/19'::'6/23 Lif~ .Marine Short. ~ay $70/S0 $~O/70 Crazy C.ritters $.63/73 . (Wildlife Associates) . $53/63 Yankee Doodle (Great $30/40' ~Marine . 6/26-6/30 .Il.eS/Non.-ll.es and- You World) After School Child Care or Ohlone After School Child Care and at the Parks & Recreation Department. You may register for several weeks in advance or by weekly sessions. All camp registration must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the Friday proceeding the requested session. Fees vary weekly to reflect the cost of different excursions. $4.0/50 $53/63 There is no on-site registration. registration must be mai1ed or dropped off at the Parks 'Recreation Department, 111 Civic Drive, Hercules, CA ~1 94547. Registration is a first come, first serve basis and space is limited to the first eighty children enrolled. 6 .. ,/24-7/2& $53[63 (Puppetwo.rks) There is a one time charge of $5.00 for camp shirts to be used on excursions. Camp shirts will be used throughout the summer. The following is a list of weekly themes for the 1989 Summer Day Camp. Carnival Madness Me & MyC!.>l.t ure . ' $63/73 (M. H. rieyoung MuseUm)' .g. S'i7-S/11' . Woody Woodpecker Da~e ·. $ 6317$ (Muir Woods ( Lit (5, Mo.ve& GrOov:e'; (Dance •.8/21-S/25 $63/73 P~rform.ance'sl wild Vlaterfest (Raging Waters). SUMMER" TINY tOYS .Locat-i on: <;lhfone" ComJuAA:lty SWIM li'Qxboro COll~"i\i ~,y C'$'!t,..~ this summer at Contra Costa College. • Complete program of swim lessons for children and adults, Monday-Thursday: Beginners, Intermediates, Advanced Springboard Diving Parent-Child Lessons Lifesaving Snorkellng ... and many morel TANNING ATTRACTION Indoor Tanning Studio 1581 Sycamore Drive, Suite 9 • Hercules, CA 94547 (415) 7994701 The finest state·of·the·art tanning equipment available today. • • • • • Olympic-size pool, heated to 82 degrees F Lifeguards on duty at all times Public recreational swimming Adult lap swim Competitive swim team and water polo (Compete by age group) Join the Fun!! TANH'!) LOOK IN' GOO!) 8. FEELlN' FINE !! TANH'!) LOOKIN' GOO!) 8. FEELlN' FINE !! $5.00 OFF MEMBERSHIP WITH THIS AD 8 The CCC Summer Swim program begins June 5 and continues through August 17, 1989. For more information on cost, session dates, and enrollment times, call: 232-2207 CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE 2600 MISSION BELL DRIVE * SAN PABLO, CA 94806 (Pool is off castro Street, across from Anny Reserve Center) �TEENS & SENIORS TEEN SCENE Are you bored with the same old routine? Or have nothing to do? Why not join the Hercules Parks & Recreation Department for an outrageous sununer of fun in the sun! Trips are designed for ages 12-18 years of age and space is limited, so sign up early. Scandia Sur prise! Miniature golfing, race cars, bumper boats, batting cages, arcades, and more! Fee transportation and entry into the above areas. Mark the dates below on your calendar and we'll see you this summer! Registration deadline: Stinson Beach Raging Wate rs Wonderland Sun. Sat. Wed. Fri. Sat. Wed. Car Show Great America Scandia Raging Waters Shopping Spree ~ 6/25 7/8 7/19 8/4 8/19 8/30 1:00-8:00 pm 3 : 00-8 :00 pm 8:30 am-8:00 pm 6 : 00-11:00 pm 9:00 am-7:00 pm 9:00 am-6:30 pm $15.00 $15.00 $21. 50 $15.00 $20.00 $15.00 aBQ Bonanza Join the Recreation Staff on a trip to Stinson Beach in Marin County. The fee includes transportation, a BBQ dinner, and a variety of beach activities. Please bring a beach towel and your favorite musical cassette tapes. Registration deadline: June 23rd, 5:00 p.m. Are you always looking for that something special for your car? Well, we will be visiting the Moscone Center Car Show sponsored by Lowrider Magazine in July. Please bring spending money for snacks or dinner. Registration deadline: ~ Friday, July 7th at 5:00 p.m. August 3rd, 5:00 p.m. "Imagine what it would be like to float down a lazy river ... swing o ff a cliff • •• twist, turn, and slide down thousands o f feet o f rushing water ... " We will be viSiting Raging Waters Water Slides in San Jose. Fee includes trans portation and park admission. Please bring a bag lunch or spending money. Registration deadline: Shopping August 18th, 5:00 p.m. ~ DO you want to look hot for September? Why not join us on our Annual Back-to-School Shopping Spree. This year we will be visiting the Factory Stores near the Nut Tree in Vacaville in the morning hours and then up to Old Sacramento for a short lunch break. After lunch we will spend the rest of the afternoon visiting the famous "K" Street Mall in Sacramento. Parents are themselves. also welcome Regist'ration deadline: to c?me along and shop for August 29, 5:00 p.m. America Join the Hercules Parks & Recreation and the City of San Pablo Community Services in a combined trip to Great America. All the Looney Toones characters are waiting for your arrival. Please bring a bag lunch or spending money. Fee includes transportation and park admission. Registration deadline: July 14th, 5:00 p.m. \~ - - . -- ~- "":""- SENIOR ACTIVITIES city , o,f Hercule"s would like . to ext.end i ,ts warmest we'lcome to. the seniors with.in our c0111rnuriity ,~nd e.n cqu.r age · them ' to come visit the ' new Senior C·e nter. The Center , is . centrally loc.ated ·next tl> City · Hail Civic Drive: "nil provides a .beautiful panoramic · view .of ' the . The' ·an . ~ 'i<,,<-. Dr. Phillip A. Howard Sen Ior Pastor ~ " After seventeen years, we are finally at home in the Oty of Hercules! We are a loving, cartng, grace community of believers who desire to minister and seNe those around us who have a need. We offer; Stephen L. Gold,D.D.S. ORTHODONTICS scufptor of Smiles SERVICE SCHEDULE • • • • • • Christ-centered Bible preaching and teaching Excellent SundBy School classes for all ages FLOCKS (Mid-week Adult Home Bible Studies) T.N.T. (Teens Night Tonight) Mid-week J . V:s (Junior Varsity) Jr. High's Mid-week AWANA Clubs (Mid-week clllSSes (or children 1st thru 6th grades). • PreSchool Program. both interesting and exciting Bible-centered stories, crafts, and music. • Nursery care provided . . . . .~. . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . .A . ... . . . . . . . .. .. A ..................................... • Sunday SChool 9:30 am • Worship 10:45 am • Celebration 6;00 pm • Wednesday 7;00 pm .... . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Other ministries: • Enrichment Training (Equipping people for leadership) • Music/Drama Ministries • Singles Ministry • 1500TARAHILLSDRIVE • SUITE 204 • PINOLE, CA. 94564 • • • • Friendship Circle (for Senior women) M.O.P.S. (MoU.ersofPreSchoolers) Ladies' Bible Studies Women's Ministries· eD.compa$Ses a variety of areas for ministry, service and fellowship . • Men's Fellowship • 415·724·4746 9 �SPORTS AND FITNESS JACKIE SORENSEN'S AEROBIC DANCE LESSONS Tennis instructor Paula Reynolds began playing tennis at the age of nine, and was NCTA ranke d by -the age of sixteen. She is still on avid competitor and has won several tournaments throughout the s t a te. Last summer, paula's group lessons were a huge success, and we are " pleased to offer them again. In addition, we will conti nue the popular Junior Team Tennis and participate in the Domino's Pizza Teamtennis League. All group lessons me et once a week for 1 1/2 hours. Sessi o ns are 4 weeks long and the fee is $28.00 for Residents and $30 . 00 for non-residents. Location: Ohlone Community center Jacki Sorensen's Aerobic Dancing is the original aerobic dance program. This program is well kn own throug h its books, records and vide ocassettes. Featuring a wide va riety of motivating music, it is a specially developed program, deSigned with the non-dancer in mind, tha t t rims, tones and burns fat. Jacki's unique "Ge t-It-AII- Toge ther" approach wo rks e very major muscle in your body while c ondit i oning the cardiovas cular syste m in a low impact mode. Classes fo llow a safe and effective format: stretching, warm-ups, highlevel aerobic activity and a cool-down. ~ Locations of all group leSSODS : 6/26-8/31 M&W Session 1 Meet s at Refugio Valley Tennis Courts Session 2 & 3 Meet s at Foxboro Tennis Courts Pre-Raqistration for a11 tennis classes is mandatory and done DO lass than one week in advance of first class. must be ~ 6 : 20-7:20 pm $63. 00 The instructor bandles all registration fees in clas8. Drop in our current session by June 5 to pre-register for the June class and receive a free cosmetic tra vel bag. For further information call Community Services Department at 799-8230. Adult/Teen (14+) Beginner Tuesdays 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Adult/Teen (14+) Intermediate Tuesdays 7:00 - 8 : 30 p.m. Sess ion 1 Session 2 Session 3 6/6, 13, 20, 27 7/7, 11, 18, 25 8/1, 8, 15, 22 Refugio Valley Tennis Courts Foxboro Tennis Courts Foxboro Tennis Courts Due to the 4th of July holiday I the first class mee ting o f will be Friday, 7/7, then reverts to a Tuesday Session 2 schedule . Adult/Teen (14+ Advanced) Mondays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Session 1 Se ss i on 2 Se ss i on 3 6/ 5 , 12 , 19, 26 7 /3 , 10, 17, 2 4 7 /3 1, 8/7 , 14, 21 ' ;, " ' - ;,. f: <' "" .~{'" if., me'<!,\ :in:g wit.hj:~e clas.s instructor. $ 3 . 00 Drop -In: 6/7, 14, 21, 28 . 4 Classe s : 7 / 5, 12, 19, 26 8/ 2, 9, 16, 231 8 Clas s.e s: 10 . 00 18 . 00 Children (7-14 yrs.) Intermediate Thursday 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Sess i on 1 Session 2 Sess i on 3 i Beginni ng June; ,10th, ou r . "':(:lynam~ c ja,zzerci $e, cl~'Ss,e s' wil):. meet In t he ~ o ew Se n i or .centel;., a dj.acent, to E.:i t y · Ha l l: Regi.stration fs! at yqur· firsj: Children (7-14 yrs.) Beginners Wednesdays 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Sess i on 1 Ses s i on 2 Sebsion 3 . Th e o r -ig iria l ' jazz:-dan ce.:,-fit ness -.p.J;ogr.am. ',< :Tb i~ ;' 'C l ~ S ~ ' promotes fitn e ss , f irmnes s, 9-nd f,lex. :i,bi+ity · t hroug,h ,aerobic. ,e xe r 6 ise.. , .c la~ ,~;e$ a r e ~a, ugh t by ' H.o Tly Behgs.t '0 l) :_ T~'e sday & , ~h:uri;ciay's, 6: ; i5" ' ,;" 7:'1'0 ,p . m"and S:":tlJrdays ':trqi)l ' 9;0,0 , +O:v'; ',1II a,.mo." ' Re fugio Valle y Te nnis Court s Foxb or o Te nnis Court s Foxbo r o Te nnis Cou r ts Senior Cel1ter " 'L oeatiqn.: , t .;I:-to<; 6/ 8, 15 , 22, 29 7/6 , 13, 20, 27 8/3 , 10, 17, 24 Junior Team Tennis (Advanced) Jun ior Team Tennis workdut s wi ll be he l d at Foxboro Tennis Courts on Mondays and Refugio Valley Tennis Courts on Fridays The wo r ko ut s c hedule begins Friday, June 9th . Competition will be sche du l e d monthly. The fee is $45.00 per month. Ne w team me mbers must get an OK fro m Paul a Reynold s be f ore r e gis t e ri ng. Contac t Paula at 7 99-4 645 f o r fur t he r i nfo rmat i on . Tennis Court Reservations Tennis court reservations can be made at the community Services Department. Play is limited to 1 hour for singles and 1-1/2 hours for doubles. Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Weekends Lights (Refugio Only) (quarters only) $1. OO/hr. $1. SO/hr . $1.50/hr. $1. OO/hr. The Key to Selling a Home ...Is Professional Real Estate ~xperience. Call us first . • • For a FREE estimate of value No obligation - just the facts Experience • Integrity . , Personal Service Counseling • No Surprises RODEO SWIMMING CLUB, INC. **.....***•••** ..................*.****. Memberships $250 6 lane solar heated pool on 3.86 acres Diving welf & kiddie pool Adult lap & family swimming 1 PM - 8 PM daily Barbeques, wine tastIng, kids' overnights ••••• Lessons begin May 15 2 week sessions (Mon.• Fri.) $25 members I $30 non-members ••••• Swim Team for ages 4-18 begInning May 15 •••** Elm Drive and Laurel Coun, Rodeo ©~1l.1l. (l®®,,@7n@ 10 Alice LaPlace Bill Prather 724·7800 days 799·1367 eves D'I1l\( 724·7800 days 758·3440 eves LO~~~.~) FbslOfficeBoxti81 Pinole. CA 94564 �ADULT PROGRAMS I. _. m ... tor . I ~~ ... 13·6· 11 -0 no(tk 12 - 0 ·12 -1 dh • • kltelun BEGINNING PAINTING/OPEN STUDIO Loc ation: Locat ion: Foxboro Community Center Instructor Sue Wright - Jageman has over eleven years experience in interior design. Initially she began with structural renovations on interiors of old houses. Later Sue worked as a consultant to clients who wanted guidance in creating a personal feeling in the decor of their homes. She decorated offices and businesses using her knowledge of color and marketing. In Sue's class each member will be working on his or her own horne decorating project . Classes will cover the steps leading to a completed design, which include room plan, color choice, accessories , and lighting for the various decorating styles. He or she will learn how to measure for wallpaper, window coverings and placement of furniture to enhance room size. Shopping guides along with merchant discount cards wi l l be given to help you achieve that professional decorated l ook in your home at an affordable price. Ohlone Community Center Thi s class will introduce students to painting through projects designed to help them see balanced composition and learn the fundamentals of color. Guidance and support will be offered as students begin their individual projects. Beginning students will work with charcoal and acrylic paint on paper. Experienced students are welcome to bring their oils. Th is c ·lass if offered in conjunction with Contra Costa Coll ege and carries 1.0 unit credit. Instructor Kim Thoman has been teaching painting in local community colleges for the past seven years . In addition, she continues to develop her oil painting and shows her work regularly. Please reqister and pay by che c k at the fir s t class meeting . Material lists will be distributed at that time. I f you wish to contact the instructor, please call the Community Services Department at 799-8230 for referral . En ~ Thur 7:00-10:00 pm 8/24-12/14 $6.00 Sue encourages you to bring your own wallpaper, fabric, paint and floor samples to the last class for a workshop on that room you have been wanting to decorate . Class . ill be limited t o 12 , s o sign up e arly. ~ RES/NON.RES 7:30-9:30 pm $35 , 00/$38.00 ~ Wed. 6/21-8/9 Exclusive of 7/5 DOG OBEDIENCE Locatio n: Ohlone School Yard 1 616 Pheasant Drive Basic dog obedience teaches your dog to be a friend of neighbors and helps to develop a confident relationship between dog and handler. Instruct or Eileen Hanson of Danlos Kennels, has taught many classes in the area. This c·lass is designed for both pet and owner and will teach you to train your dog with kindness, not abuse. The beginning class is designed for dogs over 4 months of age and will teach the handler how to train his /her dog to he e l, s it, stay, st"and and come on command. No dogs the first c lass -- handlers only, please. Bring all shot records to the first class meeting. ~ ~ RES . t N ON RES Sat . Sat. 7/15-8/19 7/15-8/19 9:00- 10 :0 0 am 10: 00-11: 00 am $25.00/28.00 $25 . 00/28. 00 Sat. Sat. 9/9-10/14 9/9-10/14 9: 00-10:00 am 10:00-11:00 am $25.00/28.00 $25.00/28.00 ~ QAt Int. Beg . Int Beg. Pinole United Methodist Church FOR COMPLETE VISION SERVICES KATERINA R. ZISMAN, 0.0., F.B.C.O. 2000 San Pablo Avenue Pinole. CA 94564 Phone (415) 724-3312 FRANK ZISMAN, 0.0 ., F.A.A.O. Train up a child in the way he should go ...." Sunday Service 11: 30 am Church School, All Ages 9: 30 am (Nursery Pro vided 9:30-12:30) H OPTOMETRY 1500 SYCAMORE, SUITE B 1 HERCULES CA 94547 (415) 799·7380 llT O Vaca tion Bible School 6/17-23 Evenin g of Music 7:00pm 6/11 August Sunday Afternoon Outings P ror Non Life Threatening Emergencies for the Whole Family. • if you don't have a physician • when your physician is unavailable • on the job accidents • urine drug screens physical exams NO 'APPOINTMENT NECESSARY Mon - Fri 9am·9pm Sat, Sun & Holiday s 9 am· 5 pm 2800 Hilltop Mall Road, Richmond A Community Service of Doctors Hospital 222-8000 . IONAL ACT IVITIES Retreats Workshops Potluck Dinners Youth Fellowship Sma l I Groups OUR MUSIC MINISTRY Chancel Cho i r Children's Choir Men's Chor'a l e Bell Ringer'S FII ipino Choir' Youth Choir' 11 �REMEMBERING DAYS PAST: HERCULES, 1879 to 1987 The old Hercules exists now only in the memories of those who lived and worked here. Tract homes line streets where the dynamite box factory once stood. Hercules has become a far different place over the last 100 years. Once a company town, Hercules has now grown into a thriving new community. The new Herculeans know very little about the hi s tory of their City. The Parks and Recreation Department offers a history book entitled REMEMBERING DAYS PAST: HERCULES, 1879 to 1987. The book is compiled of memo r ies and stories of the people who once lived here. The book describes what was most important to the people, their jobs, their everyday lives and the big e vents, such as explosions and the wars. For more information or purchase ($3.50), call 799-8 230. ICalUQnua... "',', .' t -_.... " .;r-I moult/or ... '; ;;. ~~ CAMU. p;il (Il./Z, l . 'ltlorlrs Coste COlllll, Sute (rill Coulll'r" •• ....-.............. - I' iJfercules ~ . [ . •.. 1),mamitc .,'f 07· ~CIfAflPION BLASTINli r"'BEAR BRAND OEI..\TIN 1'<' BLACK BlASTiNO - '., ~;$I_ 1m" 3moJ.lu.I 31'."/11.9 '" __ ....... .. I'QICES ON ... PWXAl W,... ~ . ~~r:-LFR.ANCISCO. 1 I ~~~:.~ ... ~~·:·:·l""" ,".~;. ".(' ...... --, ••. !/'oWtl. n • • , I ,r .< . THE STATUE OF HERCULES Hercules. the mighty mythological hero, stood draped in his lion skin robe. powerful and ready. his dub resting upon his shoulder with his hands clasped tightly jlTound the handle. Towering a lofty 13 feer high. rhis massive chicken wire and Stucco work of art was constructed in the summer of 1913. the year after the Hercules Powder Company [Ook over the plant from DuPont. It was placed o n a hill overlooking the Southern Pacific railroad tracks and San Pablo Bay. A popular mode of transportation in those days was rhe passenger railroad that ran some 50 feet from the site of the statue, placing it in plain view of the riders. Clad only in his lion skin with its tail extending ro the base ~. ._ . _:'. ' . . of the statue, railroad passen' '. ~ gers were surprised. shocked and embarrassed to see that Hercules "was exposed in every manner." People took a disliking co the sight of "his rail and other appendages hanging Out." Man y complaints were made to the compan y by peo ple no t known as connoisseurs o f the arts. and as a result, the st atue was dynamited in the late 1920's. The statue had seen the war come and go and the expansion of thc plant and ,he Village. He had heard the ro ar of the '20's and the n left wi th the cnding of the happ)' yea rs and th e birth o f the Depressio n. Heteulu. r' "'I .. , '.:>1.1 ", . 01< ' ... .. :.~ ' .~/ . _ . ... :...-' , ;. -- _. .~ " Free Program for People 55 Years and Older ("~ wondetful w~to .,. ~~ soc'Ia,,'1ze••• '~ . . . and a wonderful way to enjoy a fme dinner," say Eva and Eldon Hall ofEI Cerrito. They're talking.bout the Y.I.P. Dining Club at Brookside Hospital. Dinners at discount prices, along with entertainment and educational offerings, are another good reason to join over 2,800 west Contra Costa residents who are satisfied members ofY.I.P. ADVANTAGE. Just ask your neighbors! Chances are they're already taking advantage of program benefits such as the Dining Club, as well as hospital and pharmacy discounts, a free exercise club, free health screenings, help with medical fonns and insurance and more. Let us help YOt, stay healthy. To enroll in this free program, t:RU todn;y: 234-8111. Asuvitt of BROOKSIDE HOSPITAL For Lifelong Good Health Can: 12 �Parks, Playgrounds and Rental Facilities REFUGIO VALLEY PARK Refugio Valley Road Facilities: Picnic Tables Tot Lot; Tennis Courts Spaces (37) i RestroomSi Lake; Playfield. (7); B.B.O. Pits (7); Children's (4); Drinking Fountain; Parking Walking Path; Par Course; Gazebo; FOXBORO PARK 1025 Canterbury Facilities: Children's Tot Loti Tennis Courts (2); Basketball Court (1); Picnic Tables and BBQ's (4), Grassy, open playfield; Walking/Running Path, Drinking Fountain; Restrooms, Recreation Building. WOODFIELD PARK 1919 Lupine Facilities: Children's Tot Loti Basketball Courts (3); Tennis Courts (2); *Drinking Fountain; Softball Field; Restrooms; Vol- leyball Court; *Tetherball. OHlONE PARK Facilities: ('Indicates equipment on school property adjacent to park.) I Picnic Tables (19); BBQ Pits (19); Children's Tot Loti *Basketball Courts (2); *Tetherball (6); *Volleyball Court; Restrooms (Ohione Community Center); Nature Trail; and Softball field. This park is adjacent to the Ohlone Community Center. FOXBORO COMMUNITY CENTER The Foxboro Community Center is located at 1025 Canterbury in the Foxboro Heights Subdivision. It is surrounded by the Foxboro neighborhood park, which includes a sand tot lot, tennis courts and a basketball court. The center has a banquet capacity of 50 and a meeting capacity of 75. There are no kitchen facilities in this building. Fees and policies for the building are available through the Community Services Department. Call 799-8230 for information. SENIOR CITIZENS' CENTER I The Hercules Senior Center is located at 111 Civic Drive adjacent to City Hall and the Police Department. This facility has one large assembly room approximately 1,475 square feet, with a wooden fl ,o or suitable for d .a ncing. There is a full kitchen, as well as a patio area. There is ample parking space near the Center. All activities at the Center must conclude by 12 midnight. Cleanup to be completed by 1: OOam. This building is suited for . parties 150 people or less. OHlONE COMMUNITY CENTER The Ohlone ·Community Center is available for rentals on Friday evenings and weekends. This building has a main room that is 1000 square feet and will hold 60-70 people for a sit-down dinner, or approximately 100 people for meetings. A kitchen is available for use and is included in the rental fee. Ohlone Park is a short distance away from the Center and includes a tot lot and play structure. Fees and policies for the building are available through the Community Services Department. Call 799-8230 for information. 13 �DO YOU REMEMBER WHEN ..•?? • CIVIC CENTER CONSTRUCTION OVERLOOK OF OHLONE SCHOOL AND OHLONE PARK CONSTRUCTION CREEKSIDE SHOPPING CENTER ~~~~l Invi';es 'IOU o:r.~.~~ ,I}l"'IV.G iu: .SVMMOiR. SVNl>AY SCHOOL 'FIIMU.'{ CLASf.eS 9:M) ..t/.. • SUI"OAt WOR.:'HIP 10: I/SpM. 'VACAr/Oill 13I4HE SCHOOJ. • 9:00 liM - JLI~'1 11-rh.- ZS+h NoON 725 SRN PAS/./) AII~. A VIEW DOWN SANTA FE FROM RAILROAD AVENUE NEAR. PINoLE SHOR.ES DRIV~ P/NO/..E, Cit. q "iS61/ 724· 4-782MAR.l' CANS/AlO, PASroR. CREEKSIDE FAMILY DENTISTRY BROOKSIDE HOSPITAL Your Community Health Resource Brookside Hospital offers the following classes to the community as a public service. For information and reservations call 234-8811. Community Health Leclures June 7 • 12: 15 p.m. AudilOrium July 5 - 12: 15 p.m. Auditor ium "Hearl Talks" June 13 - 7: 30 p.m. 2nd Floor Eas! June 27 - 7:30 p.m. 2nd Floor East Jul y II - 7:30 p.m. 2nd Floor East Jul y 25 - 7:30 p.m. 2nd Floor East Ongoing Programs Call 235-INFO for these 4 classes June 5 - June 28 LAURO A. MORA.dR •• D.D.S. Bac k Care for Older Adults for Women Only. Facts About Breast Cancer (415)799-1699 Cardiac Catheterization Cholesterol and the Prudent Heart Diet Risk Factors for Heart Disease Exerdse for a Healtlly Hear! 1511 SYCAMORE AVENUE, SUITE A CREEKSIDE SHOPPING CENT HERCULES, CA9454 7 CPR . Weight Management Program Prenatal Exercise and Education PACE (People With Arthritis Can Exercise) 2000 Vale Road, San Pablo, CA ELIZABETH P. MORA. D.D.S. • • • .• Adult and Children Preventive , Restorative Weekdays, Evenings and . Saturdays Dental Plans Welcome 14~------------------------~------------------------~ �", POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS ,'ECO~OMICI)EVELOPME~T " , STRATEGY PLANNING TASK ·FORCE ," . ', GRU'J':n.'I . Over the past year, the City of Hercules has experienced an increase in graffiti on public buildings, park restrooms, and private property. The Police Department has increased efforts to reduce this graffiti and is asking for the cooperation of the community. Graffiti is an act of vandalism and is a violation of Section 594 of the California Penal Code. Also, Section 594.1 of the Penal Code states that it is unlawful for any person, firm, or I " '; r·' · - The Hercciles City 'Counc~l is iil '·t:Ii~ proces} ~ ' Plann'in~ : f9r the economic future of tne ' City of . Hercules. In February, .t he. Council establ~ah~d, aI1 qverall economic '~evelop.ment>: ,policy. , As par,t of t!l,a t . policy, an .' E9onomlc. Dev.elopment ,_ s~r.~t\e.gy <P.l~~p.i:n~ Ta~k F9.roe· was ·,~stablishe.d. .. ,< .; ., . • .. . ' Iii;. .4 r . ... ~.h~.. Co.U;0,cil ,wan.!;e?, ~ di~E!Fse ' T~sk ~~.~<;~ • .".,... . , l,.- • ,y fth: · z:.ep~~s~nt~tive~ who are affected . . . b.y; . or, contr-Ibute ' .t o, I the ··eco'norni · corporation, except a parent or legal guardian, to sell, or '; p.evelopment, of this a·r~'a. · ~ ·"'Reside"ht·s, ro.6a~ busii).e sses" ., anef give, or in any way furnish to another person, who is under • representatiyes' of ' agencies, or organization's · able· 't·o ' the age of 18 years, any aerosol container of paint larger contribute' to the , problEiiii .,soI';'ing etfort's , by nature o'f their' than six ounces that is capable of defacing property. " ,f,ri1iaUon ha?e ' be~n"sel~,ct;'1d' for ,t he Task,: Force,." The ,Task ' Please join our efforts and help reduce graffiti in the City :Force will , beg>n meet,>ng >n .;July; " . of Hercules. VACATION liATCJI Now that summer is rapidly approaching and school will soon be dismissed for the summer break, the Hercules Police Department strongly recommends to the residents of Hercules who plan on taking a vacation to take advantage of the tlVacation Watch Program." This program provides vacationing residents with periodic security checks of their residence while they are away. If you plan on taking a vacation or wish to learn more about the program, please call 799-8260, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. CAT,EGCRY , Chairman " RetaiL ,' , < -, The Hercules Police Department would like to remind the driving public to drive safely and watch out for our youngst e r s during the summer months. The Hercules Police Department commends the citizens of Hercules for their safe driving in the past. Keep up the good work and watch out for the children. GoveJrrunent SKATEBOARDING Communi-ty Rea~ Estate ,Schools ' R~si.d~nts AS a reminder t o Hercules residents, the Hercules City Counci I has enacted an ordinance which restricts the operation/use of skateboards in certain areas of the City. The ordinance reads as follows: Skates, Skate Boards, , (~) . Riding or propelling a skateboard, coaster or other sl.ml.lar device shall be undertaken in an upright position, and it shall be unlawful for any person to ride any such veh~c.le in a prone, crouching or other than upright , pos>hon, (Ord, 234 Div, 1, 1986)" If you have questions, please call 7 99-8260, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m, DIRT BIKES It is against the law to operate a dirt bike or off-road vehiCle (motorcycle, ATV) or similar type vehiCle on the public street or on private property in the City of Hercules. There are a variety of laws that apply to this problem. Anyone apprehended on a dirt bike or off-road vehiCle in violation of this law could have the vehicle impounded. Also, with the extremely dry weather and lack of rain, the potential for one of these types of vehicles causing a grass fire is extremely high. The Hercules and Pinole Police Departments and the County Sheriff's Department have officers on motorcycles that will be enforcing violations in all areas of West Contra Costa. EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS The Hercules Police Department recently held an earthquake safety and preparedness seminar for City residents. This seminar was video-:otaped and is available for residents to check out and view. If you are interested in borrowing this video, please call the Police Department at 799-8260. LIBRARY SERVICES Did you know that the County library system's Jiookmobile comes to Hel?cul~s? . The Bookmobile is in Hercul'es every ' othe~ Tuesday afte.rnool) and m·a kes two stops as follows: 3:i5-4: ,OO p.m. I " .' . . • . . , . Cit'l(; CC!unc±:l ~ Bu~ger~ina ... Videb ~ 'Sc.ene J Mecha~.ics _ .. ~ , ,Alex S.ample BH1 ,Lindley ,Aurora Avila Paul Breslin · ·'Bio-~d;. ,~..,. ~ , Fred. Wach'Owicz . P,,"cific 'Refinery ': Steve Rick:S Gelsar Georgia KeJ:ly. Bar:r;y Toms ,Gouncil :of Industt"ies P ,G': Ii: Ma·r k Rozario East ' llay MUD Not Conflrmed Fire D.i stri.£t : Denise Mortorff East Bay Reg. Parks Lloyd Wags,t aff P lal)·n.ing Commission Frank Giulian.(j· p'.O.R.T.H. , Lloyd Wagstaff Cpamber of Commerce Pam Dickinson Bill Frank Richmond 'Unified Santiago Wood Contra, 'Co,sta College Not Confirmed Charl~s LeGrave Larry .Phillips , Ilill I.eong Mila C9ffey M~angulizi Sanyika " and Toy (a) No person shall ride upon a skateboard, roller skates, coaster, toy vehicle or propel any such device upon any roadway within the City of Hercules or upon any sidewalk along any street which fronts, abuts or adjoins any property zoned "C" Commercial within the City of Hercules . . '1:30-3:00 p.m,. ~ A Baril<ing Industry Utilities , Roller . BUSINESS SCHOOL WILL BE OUT - DRIVE SAFELY "Sec. 3 -4.811. Vehicles " ,The fJ?1;i.owing ' persons w,e re, 'o'fficially app,o'inted to the ·,Task: ':Forcf" at , t~e " ~ay lOeh Ciey. coupdi ,Me~ting: " ' .' ' , ,: , .'Lup'l .ne·. Dr;.; across fpom .Hercules Elementary School Greekside Shopping ,Center , HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT EMPLOYMENT WITH THE CITY OF HERCULES? The City of Hercules employs approximately 86 full-time and part-time employees in over 29 job classifications. Positions in the City are varied from Secretarial and Office Assistants to Police Officers, Maintenance Workers, Recreation Coordinators, Accountants, and Code Enforcement Inspectors, to name just a few. The City also employs professional managers who are responsible for administering specific City departments such as: Police, Public Works, Planning, Finance, Personnel, Parks and Recreation, Building, Maintenance and General Administration. In addition to full-time positions, a variety of part-time positions are available to both teenagers and adults working in the City's Park and Recreation Department: The City's Personnel Office receives phone calls and resumes every day regarding present and future job openings with the City of Hercules. Employment opportunities with the City are publicly announced by: posting openings at City Hall advertiSing in "help wanted" section of various local newspapers such as the West County Times and The Tribune ad·v ertising in applicable trade journals, recruiting brochures and magazines mailing job announcements to over 250 agencies consisting of libraries, employment agencies, local community groups, homeowners' associations, colleges and universities, cities and counties, and employment and training agencies. Individuals interested in employment with the City may also fill out a City Application Form which will be kept on file for approximately one year . When a job opening is announced, applications on file are reviewed for the opening along with the others received. Residents of the community are welcome to contact the City's Personnel Office at 799-8200 to find out what positions are currently being recruited for. The City of Hercules is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer. , $uring th.e $ummer months' the Bookmob.ile will be in' Hercules on the following: dates: June 6 and 20; July '18 ,(July 4 is. 'a holiday); August 1, 15, and, 29, :- .The B. OOk· ri\a~ile is " c,oit.e ·r a, Costa Count·y,s. m.obi-le libra17· ~ · pranch·. ~\ R.e siq.ent$.._'may· o1:)tain a library card arid po·r~ow .. bq.ok~ , oir.'· t .t(e.i r fir$t ..vi-'~i~·. Books m.ay De ~et':l:t:ned ' to" any 'branch ' library in' ttie ,CouJ),y , systel1l. ' 'Nearby branches are " located ,;i ,h' Pio<lle', at , 2'935, ' .Pinole , 'Valley R<l,!d, llhe: ' phone , humber' i 's , , 124-2741; , and :in Rodeo' 22j) , ' Pacific' l>."j;. the ' pho'ne ilurilber', is '79.9':260~;; '. " " ,,'. ::. :~, ' ii" 15 �FIRE SAFE CALIFORNIA More than half of California's 101 million acres is covered with flammable vegetation, making California the highest fire-risk area in the world. 3. Trim tree limbs hanging within 10 feet of your chimney or house. 4. Ninety-five percent of all wild fires are people-caused. As more people move to fire-prone urban wildland interface areas, the risk to life and property increases. The burden of fire protection is everyone's responsibility and the Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District would like to offer Make sure your fireplace chimney is equipped with a proper 1/4" mesh spark arrester screen. 5. Select low-growing fire retardant plants when landscaping' your home. the following safety tips to help reduce the risk of wild- 6. Never smoke in or near wildland open space during dry summer months. land fires in our community. a defensible space around your 1. Maintain 2. Clean all needles and leaves from the roof, rain gutters. home by cleaning all flammable vegetation within 30 feet of any structure. eaves and Please be watching for the local video on wildland fires to be cable cast sometime in June on Hercules Community Television, Channel 26B. In the meantime, anyone wishing further information on how to make his/her home fire-safe is epcouraged to call the Rodeo-Hercules Fire P~otection District's Fire 'Prevention Bureau at 799-4561. RECOGNITION FOR HERCULES CITIZENS REFUGIO VALLEY FIRE STATION AS the last issue of ~ Herculean reported, the City is moving ahead to construct anew, permanent fire station along Refugio Valley Road. The station will replace the temporary station now located at the Civic Center, and will include a three-bay aparatus garage and living quarters for fire staff. Since geotechnical concerns make the original site at Refugio Valley and Falcon infeasible, a subcommittee of the City Council has been reviewing alternative sites with representatives of the Fire District. At press time they have identified a 1.5-acre parcel at the southwest corner of Refugio Valley and Partridge as the proposed site; final site approval will go to the City Council on June 14. Design plans will be completed during the summer, with design approval scheduled for mid or late July. THE HERCULEAN City of Hercules 111 Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 BULK RATE PERMIT #23 RODEO, CA. "- POSTAL CUSTOMER HERCULES CITY HALL 16 � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/f4d698e9084ecc3fdc921918c33bd34c.pdf b4437b78940d5c279bd452c8cf6c155d PDF Text Text THE HERCULEAN SUMMER 1990 ISSUE cn'YSCENE JUNE 5, All 1~ residents - TRAFFIC RELIEF DAY of the Bay Area know of difficulty that they are experiencing when this region. the increasing traveling within The traffic congestion and the deteriorating are literal parking lots by 7 o'clock each morning. In the evening, especially on Fridays , the traffic congestion from the Carquinez Bridge back-up is at a standstill in Hercules. road conditions are the result of a decade or more of rapid population growth and the increasing use of the roadways. The congestion is also the result of deferring road expansions and reconstruction due to the lack of State and Federal funding. On June S, 1990, every registered voter in the State of California will have the opportunity to vote in favor or against new funding for traffic congestion relief. The ballot will contain Propositions 108 and 111 which are designed for major improvements to the State transportation system. Since 1984, ,the California Transportation Commission has been forecasting a shortfall of State transportation revenues to occur in 1989-90. The October 17', 1989 earthquake had made this shortfall even more acute. However, because all State, County and City governments are restricted by a constitutionally imposed spending limit amount for all services, it would be necessary to raise the spending limit ~ transportation before new revenues can be raised. To deal with this financial and transportation crisis, Propositions 108 and 111 are worded to, first, raise the spending limit for transportation and, second, to increase fuel tax on July 1, 1990 by 5 cents per gallon. Thereafter, the cost per gallon will increase by one cent through the year 1994 for a total of 9 cents per gallon. Trucks, which pay on a weight basis, would have their rate increased by 30%. 'How does this tax increase impact the City of Hercules, West County and the region? The City of Hercules sits at the confluence of Interstate 80 and State Route 4. These routes are instrumental in carrying people from Solano County, Alameda County and Central Contra Costa County through Hercules and on to their destination. Currently, the morning commute traffic from 1-80 (north and south) to Highway 4 (eastbound) is bumper to bumper. Access for Hercules residents from Sycamore or from willow Avenues is very difficult due to this pass-through traffic. In addition, Interstate 80 and San Pablo Avenue (westbound) Interstate 8 0 , Highway 4, and the Carquinea Bridge are scheduled to be reconstructed within the next several years. The projects are only partially funded with previously approved highway funds, bridge toll money and Contra Costa's one-half cent sales tax revenue. Funds from Propositions 108 and 111 would complete the funding for these projects in order to move them forward to construction. The funding would also indirectly help move the Richmond Parkway forward to completion. The Parkway is important to Hercules as it begins its east- west route at Atlas Road, continues south through Richmond and ultimately to the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. It provides a significant alternative route to 1-80 and San Pablo Avenue which should reduce traffic congestion. Other Contra Costa County projects which would benefit by the increased funding include improvements to Interstate 6BO and the East County BART extension. These same conditions are true for traffic relief projects in Alameda, Solano and San Francisco Counties. Having the traffic congestion relief projects constructed and functioning has many effects on the region. Some of those effects include reducing air pollution by not having cars sitting and idling due to traffic standstills; keeping the region's economic health vital, allowing 900ds and services to be transported on a scheduled basis; allowing people to use their time more p r oductively by getting to and from work in a reasonable time-frame and not spending potential work hours or family hours sitting on a freeway; and it helps to provide for a t r ansportation system which will be a support sys~em in the event of natura~ or man-made disasters. How you choose to vote on these Propositions on June 5, 1990 is each resident's own choice. There are many positive aspects to Propositions 108 and 111. There is also the recognition that it will cost the taxpayers of this State additional money. The value of the product that you will receive by paying the additional money can only be judged by each voter. What is most important is that everyone becomes informed on the issues, registers to vote .. . and votes! EARTHQUAkE SURVIVING AN As a public service to the residents of Hercules, the Bank of America is providing in this issue of the Herculean information re9arding earthquake preparedness. Readers may clip the information on page 2 and save it for future reference. The article lists ways to prepare for an emergency and supplies needed to get through that period of ..time. It also describes what to do after an earthquake . This information is very useful and the Herculean staff encourages you to clip and save the article and prepare for . emergencies. IMMEDIATE ACTION STEPS BE PREPARED Start preparing for an earthquake today. Obtain the (oHowing supplies and become familiar with the following genera"y ...,.,mrnonded safety proc:edures. o Supplleo o Drinking water. Two gallons for each person each day for one week.. Replace every six months. Canned and dried foods, sach as powdered milk. dried fruit, canned tuna. BaHery-opera1ed radio D FIashllght> Extra batteries for radiO and flashlights Prescrtption medications for seven to 14 days D Firs. aid kit Wrench to shut off gas valves o o o o o D o o o During an Earthquake: Don'! Run o Stay calm. o Move to a safe place. After an Earthquake: Think. Think, Think Establish out-of1tate contact for family members. Make sure each family member carries the contact name and complete phone number, including area code, at all times. Develop a famUy plan and review it with all family members 8$ soon as possible. Check the water and gas shut-off valves to make sure they tum freely and are not frozen. Do hOt tum off gas during Ie$Iing. Know how shu. off the eledridty. Secure the water heater 10 wall studs. City Couocll Hayor: Gorgonio Solidum Mayor Pro Tem: Russ Perkins Councilmelllbers: Alexander C. Sample III Bennett TOil Darrel ~Jay" TUcker '0 CITY D1RECfORY Edward P. Desmond Micbael Geier Prank Giuliano Connie Jorgensen Richard Rard o Get supplies. Develop • family plan. Learn CPR and fU'St-aid procedures. D Pull car OWT. stop, stay inside. SafelyTipo o Befo... an Earthq1Ulr.e: Prepaft o Beth Bartke Kichael Doran Eduardo Manuel Denise Hortorff Alexander Paras Warren Schilling o o o Assess ·yourself first. Nonnal responses are shock. dizziness. rapid pulse, or trembUng. Relax. Take a few slow, deep breaths. Put on comfortable shoes, it possible. Check others; for physical injuries and me ntal o Check for fire hazaJds. o confusion. City Hall , General In~oraation Parks , Recreation Department Senior Center Finance Department-Business License Public Works , Planning , Building Inspections City Clerk City Hanager Police Department Emergency Only RodeO-Hercules Fire District Emergency Only 799-8200 799-823 0 799-8219 799-8222 799-8240 799-8215 799-8206 799-8260 911 799-4561 911 �SURVIVING AN EARTHQUAKE A CHECKLIST FOR EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS SAFETY TIPS FOR EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS Here is a list of safety measures to observe before, during. and after an earthquake. Check off each suggestion as you complete it and note the safety tips to follow in the event of an emergency. Note: (}c: To Do .. =To Know. IN YO UR HOME Family Disaster Plan o Workout a disaster plan with your family. Your plan should provide for storing food and supplies. for evacuating and relocating family members, and for tracking missing members. Practice your plan periodically to make sure everyone knows it and thai it is up to date. Revise your plan as necessary when circumstances in your famil y change. D Learn basic life-saving procedures, such as CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and other first-aid procedures, such as taking care of bleeding, choking, electric shock, seizures. or diabetic comas. T ips for Your House o o & 11 your house to the fo undation. Check the chimney, roof. and exterior walls for stability. Install a fire extinguisher and know how to operate il . Be careful when you evacuate, taking care to avoid falling objects and tripping over debris. Know which areas in your house are safe - under a desk or in a hallway - and which are dangerous - near windows, mirrors, hanging objects. fireplaces, and lall furniture. If you are in an unrein forced brick building during an earthquake.. move to the inner part of the building. Bricks on the outside of the building are very likely to fall, and they may hurt you or your family if you go outside. o In The Bedrooms Place beds away from windows. Close your drapes and blinds to protect you from breaking glass. o Securc hcavy artwork and mirrors to walls with appropriate hangings. Consider removing mirrors on ceilings, ",/hich can be extremely dangerous during an earthquake. Keep a working flashlight by your bed. a Keep a pair of shoes by your bed, because you may have to walk over broken glass. If you are in bed during an earthquake. stay in bed and cover yourself with blankets and pillows. o a o IN YOUR OFF ICE Be prepared.. The better your plans. the better you and your family o o Identify the safe areas in your office. Know where first aid kits, fire extinguishers, and otheremergency supplies for your work area are located; know how to use them. o Remove objects that could fall on you. Suppress-the urge to run. Drop, cover, and hold -under your desk or working table. o Test this procedure before an earthquake to make sure you can get under your desk. If you can't, at least move just under a desk or table. During nn earthquake, move away from windows, temporary walls, and hanging light fixtures. Move toward the center of the building. where permanent structural features are located. If you a re in an elevator when an eart hquake hits, do not panic. All elevators are equipped with emergency phones, which you can use to speak directly with someone in the building manager's office or with an emergency unit. In many buildings, generators will power up when electricity shuts do wn, and elevators will automatically be directed to ground levels. Keep emergency supplies at your desk, such as: • A list of key telephone numbers for fami ly members, emergency services, and your out-of-state contact. • A flashlight with batteries. • An AM battery-operated radio. • A supply of your medical prescriptions. • An extra pair of your prescription glasses or contact lenses. • Aspirin or non-aspirin pain killer safe for you to use. • Personal hy~iene s~pplie.s, such as toothbrush: toothpaste, razor, femmtne sarutary Items. • A pair of good walking shoes. • A couple of high-energy food bars; avoid salty foods. • A whistle. • Spare change for use in public pay phones and vending machines. Note: Keep these items in a safe place. .. o o In The Kitchen a Install ''baby'' latches on cupOOards to prevent doors from flying open. Magnetic latches may not hold . When an earthquake starts, get out of the kitchen as fast as possible. When the earthquake stops, open cabinet doors carefully as objects may topple over and hit you. o IN YOUR CAR o o Keep emergency supplies - water, food, radio, flashlightin a backpack in your car, so that you can carry them with you if you must leave your car. Keep local maps in your car. Listen to the radio for news of danger areas and mark theseon your map so you can avoid them. During or right after an earthquake, pull over to the sideof the road or freeway and stop your car. If possible, do not stop under an overpass or on a bridge. If you can, stay in your car. because it provides good shelter. Listen to the radio. If you must get out of your car, watch where you stand: Aftershocks can cause cars to bounce around, which can injure you if you are slanding between cars. If you must leave your car: leave a note on which you've written your name and where you have gone. Don't walk toward steep sloping hills because of possible landslides. Keep a manual can opener on hand. Consider buying an alternate cooking source, such as a camp stove or ba~becue, as well as charcoal, starter, and matches. Eat refrigerated foods ftrst, frozen foods second, and canned foods last. Do not eal canned foods if the can is swollen or if the food smells bad. In Other Areas o o D D D D Fasten top-heavy fumiture, such as bookcases, cabinets, files, with eye screws and L-brackets. Secure with Velcro quake-grip or similar material any objects you keep on top ofTVs, counters, desks, shelves, and mantels. Keep breakable and heavy objects on lower shelves. Remove hanging plants in ceramic pots; they can be lethal during an earthquake. Keep your hallways free of objects that might fall and block your passage. Store household chemicals, such as paints, pest sprays,lighter fluids, and deaning products, in a safe place. Clean up any flammable or other hazardous liquids that have spilled. During an earthquake, brace yourself in the strongest structureof the building or get under a desk or table. Doorwayscan be dangerous: The door can slam shut on you or furniture moving through the doorway may hit you. CHILDREN o o o o o o o Tell your children that after an earthquake, the family will get together again. but that it may take from three days to two weeks. Tell your children not to believe earthquake-related rumors. Educate your children on the difference between entertainment dealing with earthquakes (which is exaggerated for visual effects) and reality. Consider givingyourchildren "earthquake buddies" -stuffed animals - with which your children can talk out their fears after an earthquake. Check with your children's teachers or day-care people about their earthquake policies and procedures. Work with your children's school teachers and princip"ls to make sure they conduct proper earthquake drills. Make plans to l\ave someone pick up your children at school or the day-care center if you are unable to do so. Utility Controls Regularly check to make sure that all utility valves are working properly and that they are not rus ted. frozen, or stuck. IN PUBLIC PLACES Gas Valve Keep a gas shut-off wrench or adjustable wrench next to the utility controls. D Lubricflte the adjustable wrench and store it in a plastic bag so that it does not rust or freeze shut. D Test the valve by lurning only 1 / 8 tum -so that gas does not shut off - then returning it to open position. To turnoff gas, turn valve all the way. To tum gas back on, call the gas company. DO NOT reactivate gas valve yourself. Electrical Panel If electrical wiring is damaged or if your house is severely damaged, shut off the electricity to prevent sparks, w hich could cause fires. Avoid touching or moving electrical wires. Water Heater Secure the water healer 10 the wall studs with metal, nylon tape, galvanized plumbers tape. or other material that will hold the heater in place. o Install a "flex hose" gas connection to prevent breakage and gas leaks. Use water in the hot water heater fo r drinking, if necessary. At a ball park: Stay where you are to avoid a stampede At a shopping center or mall: Get into a store as quickly as you can. In a theater: Stay where you are to avoid a stampede. If possible, get below seat level and hang on. Elsewhere: Move to an open area and get away from buildings and power lines. Cooperate with public safety individua ls. Do not go sightseeing. PHONES o o House Insurance Check to make sure that your insurance policy provides the coverage you want. FaT example, you may want coverage for damage caused not only by an earthquake but also by aftershocks, fire, fire in neighboring buildings. or flooding. o o o Choose an out-of-state friend or relative whom all family members can call to report their condition and whereabouts. Makesure that all family members as well as baby sitters carry the contact name and complete phone number, incJudingarea code. Always carry change with you for ma king pay phone ca lls or using in vending machines. Tape to your phone a list of telephone numbers for emergency services, relatives, and your out-of-state contact. Put phone receivers that have fallen oif back on their hooks. Avoid using phones except for emergency calls. Help keep lines free for disaster-assistance calls. Remember that emergency phone services for the police and fire departments, as well as out-of-state and public phones, will be restored before service i.n the city or within the state. AI/hough the infomlJ2tiorl in this checklis/ is drawlI from u number of rtliable sources, &mk of Amuica has 110 ;IIdeperldent expertise in /lle arM of Mrtllquak emergtllCY planning, and it is nol able to verify Ihe accuracy of tile infonna/jorl contained in tire checklist. 2 ESSE NTIAL SUPPLIES Emergency Supplies The following items might be useful in the event of an emergency. Pack them in a bag, with shoulder straps or carrying handles, ready to carry incase you must evacuate. Store the bag dose tothe doorway. Consider preparing a duplicate set of supplies to keep in your ca r or to take with you when you travel. o Heavy work gloves D Duct tape to tape patches in s helters Boy Scout Field Book and Handbook o Cash, because some merchants may accept only cash o Family pictures. which ca n help psychologically and help locate family members who are separated or lost o AM battcry-operatcd radio and extra batteries o Aashlights and extra batteries o Batteries with twist-top activation a nd a 20-year shell life o First Aid Handbook, available from the Red Cross o First aid kit, with heavy bandages, splints. copies of your prescription medications and glasses o Cooking utensils o Personal Em ergency Supplies PreSCription medications for seven to 14 days Extra pair of prescription g lasses o Feminine and other personal hygiene supplies o o Additional Supplies Crow bar to free trapped persons or to open jammed doors D Crescent or pipe wrench Fire-resistant security strong box in which to siore valuable papers Sleeping bags o Portable toilet Plastic bags for human waste D Rape o Plastic sheeting and sta ple gu n, to cover broken windows Goggles o Dust masks Heavy }ackets o Dry chemical fire extingUisher o Emergency power failure lights for each room. These lights plug into electrical outlets and are always charged. When the power fails, these lights tum on. They can be removed from the sockets and used as flashlights. o o o o o o Food Supplies Keep at least a week's supply of non-perishable food - dried foods, powdered milk, and canned goods. o Water Supplies Store enough water so that each member of your family has two gallons each day for one week. To purify water, keep a supply of disinfectants, such as iodine tablets or chlorine bleach. o Bottled water • One gallon containers, which you can carry in case you must evacuate. • larger containers for home use. large water h.1rreJs • Keep these barrels outdoors, if you have enough space. Fill half of a 55-gallon drum with tap water, add 1 ounce Q..f liquid chlorine bleach, then fill to top. Change the water every six months. \. Swimming pool water: Do not drink watet from a swimming pool. However, this water is suitable for bathing, fighting fires, and pouring into toilets. o o o will be able to cope during and after an earthquake. Here is a Jist of supplies that you and your family can store to help you survive a major earthquake. Check off each item as you acquire it. For additional suggestions that apply to your individual circumstances. consider consulting experts such as licensed building engineers a nd contractors, talking with friends and neighbors, and reading books on earthquake preparedness. o Pet Supplies Store enough pet food, extra water, and other supplies for your pets for one week. o OPTIONAL SUPPLI ES These items may be costly in the short run, but could add to your peace of mind over the long term_ o State-certified automatic gas shut-off valve, which a utomatically shuts off the gas in your house when an earthquake hits. Investing in a shut-off valve may be a good idea if you travel a lot, if nobody is home during the day, oriE you take vacations a way from home. o Power generator. powered by gasoline, is to be used outdoors to prevent exposure to exhaust fumes. o Long extension cords, to hook up the generator to appliances in the house. D Safety cans, for storing gas for the generator. Or, you can gel a hose to siphon gas from your car to the generator. Adapted from material provided by Balik of America m Bank of America • I �/ R~9istration Information ~ Regi strati on is on a first-come, first served basis. Unl ••• otherwise specified in the individual cla •• descriptions, no reqiatratlon will be accepted by the instructors and there are no phone re;iatrations. You may register at the Parks & Recreati on Department from 8 :30 a.m. t o 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Checks should be made payable to the "City of Hercules" and may be mailed to the Parks & Recreation Department , 111 Civic Drive, Hercules, CA 945 47. Or you may mail' in your reg istration. Please include with your check or money order the :following information re;ardinq the class or activity you are registering for: You will be notified if there are changes in the schedules or if the c l ass is full. If you are signing up for chi ldren's include the name and age o f your child. activities , please Otherwise , please attend the first class meet i ng. 1. Nama , address and phone number an evaning number). (a daytime number and 2, Nam. of acti vi ty . 3. The date , day and time of the activity for which you are registering . Refunds (less $5.00) or transfers will be granted no later t ha n one weekday prior to the first class meeting. A full re fund wi ll be given if the class is canceled by the Parks & Recreation Department . No refunds or transfers will be allo wed the day of the class or after the class has started . TABLE OF CONTENTS DANCE CLASSES ADULT PROGRAMS Calligraphy Chiropractic Seminar Dog Obedience Drawing Hercules Community TV Hercules Stargazing Program Jacki's Aerobic Dancing Jazzercise Judo Tahitian Dance & Drumming Tennis Lessons 11 10 11 11 11 4 10 10 13 6 8/9 CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS Ballet Child Care Dance Exploration Ja zz Dance Judo Mini Gym Summer Day Camp Swimming Program Tahitian Dance & Drumming Teen Camp - Vision Stree t Tennis Lessons Tiny Tot s 6 7 6 6 13 7 5 13 Ballet Dance Exploration Jacki's Aerobic Dancing Jazz Dance Tahitian Dance & Drumming 6 6 10 6 6 FITNESS & SPORTS Chiropractic Seminar Jacki's Aerobic Dancing Jazzercise Judo Mini Gym Swimming Program Tennis Lessons 10 10 10 13 7 13 8/9 SENIOR PROGRAMS Classes & Prog~arns 12 SPECIAL PROGRAMS 4th of July Hercules Stargazing Program Summer Entertainment Series 4 4 4 6 5 8/9 7 3 �SUMMER SPECIALS f SUMMER 1990 CONCERT SERIES Hercules Public Stargazing Program Location: J'oztloro Community Park Tired of a long drive for an evening out? Want something fun, educational, and Uw:. to do in the evening with the kids? Under clear nighttime skies right here in Hercules ' see exciting, brilliant views of the moon, planets, beautiful star clusters, galaxies, and the Milky Way and other wonders through telescopes and binoculars, and learn about what you see. Come to a bi-weekly public stargazing program begun in March, and led by two experienced volunteers from the Lawrence Hall of Science Public Stargazing Program in Berkeley. If you are a teacher, bring your class; if a parent, bring your children. If you are an amateur astronomer, novice or expert, bring your own binQculars and telescopes and share your knowledge and enthusiasm. Please, no smoking or alcohol. Dress warmly. RED FILTERED FLASHLIGHTS ONLY. SEE YOU TBZRB I!! Comet Austin, a new comet believed to be brighter than Halley's, will be visible during May just before dawn. Sun. 6/24 2:00-4:00 pm Brian Tubb Wed . 7/4 10:30 am 12:00-4 : 00 pm Parade Roadmaster Sun. 7/15 1:00-6:00 pm Alpha Omega Higbway & The Igniters Wed. 7/25 6:30-8:30 pm Seskin & Friends Sun. 8/5 2:00-4:00 pm Contraband Wed. 8/15 6:30-8:30 pm D'Votlon Sun. 8/26 2:00-4:00 pm Milestone Wed. 9/5 6:30-8:30 pm Tradewinds Sun. 9/23 10:00 am 1st & 3rd Sat. Through through June; November 2nd & 4th Sat. starting in July weather permitting. Partly cloudy 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. ~ Conducted by David Harris and Mark Duncan EXTRA EVENINGS ANNOUNCED ON HERCULES COMMUNITY TV CHANNEL 6-B; DIGITAL NO. 36. WATCH FOR STREET ANNOUNCEMENT BOARDS. READ ~ COUNTY COMMUNITY PAGE. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 799-8230. ~ Vintage Thunderbird 12 : 00-2:00 pm Auto Concourse Vikki Lee & The Convertibles The City of Hercales is please4 to again present the free Sammer Concert Series held in the Refagio Valley Park Gazebo. These concerts are ma4e possible by ,enerolS 40nalions from the local business To all of oar THANK YOUIII EDDIE SOLIS KARATE FOLLOW THE PARADE TO THE PARKI CaU Parks & Recreation 799-8230 for more Information "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Karate Classes Now forming for all age groups"! Try something new and exciting! You will learn extraordinary selldefense techniques. Best of all you will gain leadership abilities. Visit a class of your own age group. All classes taught or personally supervised by a Black Belt Instructor Call Today! ",tS Ohlone Park WILDLIFE OF THE AMERICAS SKY HUNTERS Wed. 8/3 7:00 pm Wed. 7/1 3 7:00 pm These wil4life programs are made possible by 40utions tro. the IoCiI business community. Thanks to ,II of ou, s,onsorsl ~ ~t(j ~fO SUMMER WILDLIFE SERIES INTRODUCTORY OFFER $19.95 includes uniform John B. Wayland. D.D.S. WITH THIS AD GOOD THROUGH 6/30/90 Modern Ge ntle Dentistry Open on Saturdayl 799·3100 • Childrens Dentistry • Adults • Orthodontics 1500 Sycamore Ave .• Ste. B-7, Hercules 4 �SUMMERTIME ACTIVITIES SUMMER DAY CAMP Are you looking for something exciting to do this summer? The Parks & Recreation Department is offering a weekly Day Camp Program for children ages 5 to 12 years. Each week a VISION STREET SERIES new theme will set the mood for the camp's activities. Children will participate in arts and crafts, sports, adventure activities, skits, and other activities that will provide a unique, well - round experience. Children will also have opportunities to attend occasional field trips. Camp hour. are 6:30 •• m. to 6:00 p.m. Summer registration is currently being accepted on a first come, first served basis. Enrollment is limited to the first 84 children. You may register for one or more weekly sessions in advance. After June IS, registration, accompanied with payment, must be received no later than the Thursday preceding the requested session. If payment is not received by the preceding Thursday, your child will not be enrolled in the program. All registration must be mailed or delivered to the Parks & Recreation Department, 111 Civic Drive, Hercules, CA 94547. There is no on-sita reqistration. The following is a list of weekly themes and weekly costs. RES. /NON-RES. WEEK NO./DATE THEMES/TRIPS 1. Moonshine Madness $65.00/$75.00 Little People's Ranch, San Ramon 2. 6/18-6/22 6/25-6/29 aeat Wave. $65.00/$75.00 Morton Warm Springs, Kenwood Hercules Child Care Center 1919 Lupine Road The Parks & Recreation Department is offering a new program this summer for young adults ages 10-14 years of age. The program is designed for energetic teens who enjoy excitement and adventure! The Vision Street Series allows teens to become involved in creating their own activities, meal preparation, and to enjoy a variety of recreation locations. Each week the teens will be traveling to new sites to experience the thrills and chills of rides, games and overnight activities. There is no on-site reqistration. Registration is accepted on a first come, first-served basis and is limited to the first 30 children enrolled. Registration must be received on the Thursday preceding each requested session. The camp runs Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. $52.00/$60.00 7/2-7/3 7/5-7/6 aercul •• U.S.A. 4. 7/9-7/13 Creative Critter. Sacramento Zoo $65.00/$75.00 5. 7/16-7/20 Strike. , Spares Pinole Valley Lanes, Pinole $65.00/$75 . 00 6. 7/23-7/27 Tidepools , Tidbit. Slide Ranch, Muir Beach $65,00/$75.00 7. 7/30-8/3 rilma , Fabl •• Century 9, Pinole $65.00/$75.00 8. 8/6-8/10 Tropicana Blue Lagoon Waterslides $65.00/$75.00 Science'Maqic $65.00/$75.00 3. Location: Refugio Valley Park, Hercules No. 1 Tidal Wave , Ta~~y 6/25-6/29 Trips: Great America Santa Cruz Boardwalk Cost: $85.00 Residents & $95.00 Non-Residents No. 2 Surf . ' Turf Trips: Cost: No. 3 Slam It! Trips: Cost: 9. 8/l3-8/17 No. 4 Bay Area Discovery Museum, Corte Madera 7/9-7/13 Manteca Waterslides Waterworld U.S.A. $85.00 Residents & $95.00 Non-Residents 7/23-7/27 Scandia Fun Center Oakland A's vs. California Angels $85.00 Residents & $95.00 Non-Residents 8/6-8/10 Depths , Darknes. Trips: Beach Trip Slide Ranch (Overnighter) Cost: $95.00 Residents & $105.00 Non-Resident To FIND THE BEST IDEAS IN CHECKING, SIMPLY OPEN. The Key to Selling a Home ... Is Professional Real Estate Experience. Call us first . . . For a FREE estimate of value No obligation - just the facts Experience • Inregrity • Personal Service Counseling • No Surprises Open a Wells Fargo checking account and you'll enjoy 24hour, person-to-person phone service, 365 days a year. Plus, you'll find the most convenient hours of any major California bank. 9 am to 6 pm, Monday through Friday. And now 9 am to 4 pm Satutday. Only ~ Fargo has no per-check charges on e.ery per. sonal checking aa:ount. And no charge for using 0IIel' 1250 Express Stop" ATMs throughout California. And Wells Fargo was the first to come through with 5 Minute Max. A no-strings guarantee that youll get to a teller in less than 5 minutes. So sign up for a Wells Fargo checking account nCM< And get your hands on the best ideas in checking. Wells Fargo comes through_. Again. WEIJS FARGO BANK Alice LaPlace Bill Prather 724-7800 days 799·1367 eves 724-7800 days D ~758'3440 (O~~~ eves ) . RlIt Oftioc Boa 681 Pino&e. CA. 94564 1631 Sycamore Ave., Hercules Hercules Office In the Creekside (Lucky") Shopping Center ....... Phone 799-2111 5 �DANCE CLASSES Hercules Youth Ballet Dance Exploration Ballet I will take a summer break and resume in September . A pre-ballet experience Ballet II Location: Elementary Ballet (second level) 8- 14 yrs. old. The second elementary level teaches the remaini ng fun dame ntal ballet exercises and prepares the student for intermediate work. Will take 1 to 1 1/2 years to complete. Ballet III Intermediate Ballet - Ages 10+ Intermediate Ballet students build up strength and concentration while proper technique is increasingly fine tuned. Students of sufficient age, strength and techniques will be permitted to begin pointe work. Opportunity will also be given to learn short choreographed ballets for those who wish to do so. Will take 1 1/2 to 2 years to complete. Ballet II meets pn Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 4:00 to 5:00 Ballet III meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00 to 5:15 p.m. and again on Thursday (with Ballet II) from 4:00 p.m. Ohlone Community Center Instructor Jacqueline Carl received h e r early training at the University of California at Irvine . A scholarship to t~e American School of Ballet (Jaffrey) took her to New York for 3 years dancing in Landestheatres in Linz and Salzburg and teaching classes to children and adults in both ballet and expressive movement. Jacqueline has performed in, as well as prepared, programs for children in Los Angeles and New York public schools under the auspices of Young Audiences. She has taught dance since she was 16 and is currently teaching at the Berkel ey Ballet Theatre. Dance Exp l oration provides an opportun ity for children ages 4 - 7 to explore and express ideas through movement and contribute to the development of coordination, muscle tone and grace. Some ballet exercises will be taught. No class uniform is required. Shorts and t-shirts are acceptable. Sessions are 6 weeks long. TIME RES. /NON-RES. 9:00-9:45 am 9:00-9:45 am 9:00-9:45 am $20.00/$23.00 $20.00/$23.00 $20.00/$23.00 to 5:00 p.m. The The fee for fee~for Ballet II is $ 40.00/Res. and $ 44.00/Non-Res. Ballet III is $60.00/Res. and $64.00/Non-Res. 6/9-7/14 7/21-8/25 9/8 -10/1 3 Sat. Sat. Sat. Sessions dates are as follows : Session 1 Ballet II Ballet III 7/ 10-8/!6 7/9-8/ 16 Jazz Dance Location: This class is designed for Level III and up for ballet dancers who wish to broaden their dance training. Dancers are welcome to take this class if they have had a minimum of three years previous dance training, or permission of the instructor. (Creative movement and pre-ballet classes do not qualify). Tahitian Dance and Drumming Location: Foxboro Community Center Instructor Sybil Pruett has been teaching Tahitian Dancing and Tahitian Drumming for the past 20 years. Sybil has ~aught all age groups and all levels. Her own background l.ncludes extensive training in the Hawaiian and Tahitian Dance. Her professiona l group known as "The Kuuipo Ohana Dancers" has 12erformed and compet~d at various dance competitions traveling to Southern California and as far as Hawaii; her group has consistently placed in the top "3." This class will be taught by Trisha Odenkamp who performed locally with the In Motion Dance Troupe. RES Sat On-going 10: 30-11: 30 am Additional family members pay: O,·~ Sat On-going ~ 11 :30-12: 30 pm Additional family members pay: V o/) \S\ $21. 00/$23. 00 $11.00/$13.00 $21.00/$23.00 $11.00/$13.00 of Pinole/Hercules Tee Ball Beginning , Intermediate (NON-RES. $30.00/$33.00 to the Champions $21. 00/$23 .00 $1 1.00/$13.00 has ~t\tatulati RES. /NON - RES , New Beqinnera 5:00-6:15 pm 7/13-8/17 Fri. The Tahitian classes a ls o serve as a form of exercise for for some adult students. This can be a fun form of aerobic conditioning. ~ Ages 11+ Senior Center Advanced. Sat On - going ~ Addition~) 1 :00 - 2:00 pm family members pay: ~ 'rahitian Drumming Sat ~ All. On-going 2 : 30-3 : 15 pm Additional family members pay: ·'\Vii l ~'V $18.00 /$ 20.00 $ 9.00/$11.00 '1!\ ;~'-.. reea are per month. J'1l Dr. Axelrode's Smile Shop We think you're great! Coach John Souza Team Mom Wendy Hallock Kyle Davis Willy Lyon Katie Johnson John Michael Souza Chris Knierim Kaiser Albino Steve Hammond Marcus Davis David Hallock Ivette Vazquez Danny Rose Marcus Merrit Chad Ridley Dr. Alex Axelrode 2000 Appian Way #301 Pinole 724-8855 6 �PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS Mini-Gym Location: OhlonG Community Center Instructor Christine Pesrnark is excited about bringing a fun new program to the City of Hercules! Children between the ages of 2 1 /2 to 4 years will have the opportunity to explore and develop fundamental motor skills such as eyehand coordination, light stretching, running , jumping, crawling, swinging, rolling, balancing and hanging while under the guidance of trained staff. Class size 1. limited to 10 students and children will be placed in claas according to a98 lavel and 80cial development. The class structure and emphasis revolves around the differing developmental needs of children during the toddler and pre- school stage . During this period of early childhood there is significant motor learning and development . Specialized equipment such as balance beams, climbing structures, tunnels and music are used to increase motivation and enhance performance. The open layout of equipment will allow the child to explore objects, interact with peers, explore language and feelings all within a safe and enriching environment. While the class is designed to increase a child's motor skills, the goal is to HAVE rON' Christine is presently a graduating senior at the University of California at Davis. Her field of study is Human Development, with an emphasis on the development of children. This emphasis involves a variety of c lasses which include the observation, interaction, and study of early childhood development. Through her students, she has gained hands-on experience working in pre-schools and elementary schools. In addition, she has worked with the City of Hercules Parks & Recreation Department since 1987. Her goal in this course is to encourage children to explore their world and become independent individuals with high selfesteem. = 11M 7/7-8/18* 7/7-8/18* 8/25-10/6** 8/25-10/6** Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. = 10:15-11:00 11:15-12:00 10:15-11:00 11:15-12:00 BES.LtlQH-MS. am noon am noon $30.00/$33.00 $30.00/$33.00 $30.00/$33.00 $30.00/$33.00 *exclusive of 8/4 **exclus ive of 9/2 Note : There will be a special introductory meeting interested parents on Saturday, June 30th at 10:30 a.m. Ohlone Community Center will be set-up as it will be class. Pa rents are encouraged to attend this meeting meet the instructor. Children may attend, but must watched at all ~ by a parent. for The for and be The general program (2 yrs. - 4 yrs.) is designed to introduce children to the pre-school experience and perhaps to their first experiments with socialization in a large group setting. Children are encouraged to move up to the PreKindergarten class the September before they start Kindergarten . This class is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 am to 12 pm. The Pre-Kindergarten program is designed for 4 year olds who start kindergarten the following September. This class is a little more structured and children are expected to follow instructions for a longer period of time. This program is designed to prepare the child for kindergarten, and not to accelerate the child beyond the basic requirements set by the school district. This class is held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 am to 12 pm. Tiny Tots programs are offered at the following locations: Hercul.s ~ ~ cantar - 1919 Lupine Road QhloAa Community Cantar - 190 Turquoise Drive roybgro Cpmmunity Center - 1025 Canterbury For more information and space availability for the Fall, call Marsha Reynolds, Tiny Tots Coordinator, at 799-8230. Summer Tiny Tots The City of Hercules will be running a Summer Tiny Tots Program which starts June 25 and runs through August 24. There will be games, songs, crafts, and outside activities. The program will run weekly sessions with tuition due on the preceding Friday. Registration is currently being accepted at the Parks and Recreation office, 799-8230. The MWF program is for 4-5 year olds. The TTh program is for 2 year 9 months to 4 year olds. Both programs run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Fees: Fees: MWF TTh Residents: Resident: $23.00 $15 .0 0 Non-Residents: Non-Residents: $25.00 $17.00 The Parks & Recreation Department sponsors a Before/After School Chi ld Care Program for children K-6 grades. The Child Care Program is designed for parents who need a safe , challenging, and creative environment for their children throughout the school year . contQct: Office Manager Red Carpet Ellte Realty 1581 Sycamore Ave .. Ste.5 Hercules. CA 94547 (415) 799-3000 REAL eSTATe Local Real Estate Professionals Complete Red Carpet Management Institute ~ercules. The Parks and Recreation Department sponsors a Tiny Tots program which offers a pre- school experience for children 2 yrs. 9 mos. to 5 yrs. of age . The Tiny Tots Preschool offers many different types of programs to serve the children of our community. The staff are very well-trained, experienced teachers that are dedicated to providing the best pre-school experience available for your child. BEFORE/ AFTER SCHOOL CHILDCARE NEWS RELEASE RED CARPET· Tiny Tots CA.. Hermie Sunga and Romy Deang, two real estate professional s with Red Carpet Elite Realty In Hercules. CA. ve completed the Red Carpet Management InStitute held Januruy 15 to 19th In San Diego. California. The Mangement Institute Is designed for new Red Carpet Real Estate franchise owners and management representatives. The fourday intensive training covers the development and control of a business base through the use of a comprehensive computer system and management techniques. Red Carpet uses computer and management programs as an integral business tool. Sunga and Deang also studied other topics at the Institute including recruiting strategies. the development of a specific business plan, and how to use the multi-faceted Red Carpet Success System™. When a new Red Carpet franchise Is purchased. the owner. or management representative Is brought to San Diego for the four-day Management institute. Red Carpet also provides additional training and continuing education programs at the regional and local level for franchise owners, managers and salespeople. These seminars cover The program is designed to offer a variety of daily activities such as crafts, games, sports, cooking, science, drama, self-discovery, cultural appreciation, environmental studies, and life skills. Staff work cooperatively with parents to provide overall enrichment for each child. Special guests and programs are featured frequently and occasional field trips are scheduled. For grades 4-6, a special section has been developed called Club youth. This section has been created to give the emerging young adults a sense of belonging to a club rather than being in a child care program. We hope that this new club will give added self-assurance and self-esteem to those participants who must attend a child care program. Fall registration is currently being accepted at the Parks & Recreation office for all new enrollees. Registration is based upon space availability. For more information on the 1990-91 school year, call the Program Coordinators at each location. Those telephone numbers are: Hercules Child Care, 799-3455 and Ohlone Child Care, 799-0542. ~ EZ HOME REPAIR CLIJ & MAINTENANCE Pinole United Methodist Church 2000 San Pablo Avenue Pinole. CA 94564 Phone (415) 724·3312 Additional service now available. We will cut a fire-break to protect your home. Call us now for a free estimate before the fire season arrives! Sunday Services 11:00 a.m. Filipino Bible Study 9:30 a.m. (Nursery provided 9 : 30-12:30) vacation Bible School June 18-22 9:00 am to 12:00 noon Pre-School & Elementary Levele business base, computer system, management techniques. career development for salespeople and more. Red Carpet Elite Realty is located at 1581 Sycamore Ave .. Ste.5 In Hercules. CA Red Carpet Real Estate. an International company with some 500 offices throughout the U.S. and Canada. Is the nation's oldest full service franchise company. JERRY l. HARVEY, OWNER 130 ASH COURT HERCULES, CA 94547 (415) 799·6352 ll.etnata Worksbaps Pot~uck Di.n.oera Youtb re110wship Sma~l COroupa CbaAoel Choir Cbildretl's Choir Neg'. Choral Bell Rinoers Youth Choir 7 �TENNIS Tennis Classes Meet Our Tennis Instructor Paula Reynolds learned tennis at the young age of oioe(9). Her competitive edge started while attending John Swett High School. She won many awards and attained a high ranking in the Northern California Tennis Association (NCTA). started teaching tennis for the City of Hercules in junior year of high school. She her In the past two years, Paula has developed a well-accepted Once again the Hercule s Parks & RecI;:eation Department is offering a wide range of tennis c lasses from Pee Wee (ages 3-6) to adult/teen advanced. Pr.-registration for all tennis cl..... is mandatory and must be completed. . t least one week in .dvance of first class meeting. Looation: Refuqio Valley Tenni. Courts teaching methodology for adults and juniors alike. Currently Paula is directing and coordinating the Annual Refugio Valley Classic Tournament. Other tournaments that she has been instrumental in bringing to Hercules include ChHdren (7-14 yr •. ) B<ogiDD8r The Tues. Tues. Tues. USTA Sanctioned Junior Tournament and the USTA/Vol vo Tennis League. Paula recently received her certification as an Official USTA/Provisional Umpire. She is a member of the Diablo Va lley College Tennis Team and recently competed in the state championships in Santa Barbara. RES, INON - RES. June July July Aug . $28.00/$30.00 $28.00/$30.00 $28.00/$30.00 5:00 - 6:15 pm 5:00-6:15 pm 5:00 - 6: 15 pm 5,12,19,29* 3,10,17,24 31 & 7,14,21 Children (7-14 yr•. ) Beginner/Intermediate RES. lNON-RES . Wed. Wed. June 20 , 27 & July 11,18, 8:45-10:00 am $28.00/$30.00 Thur. Thur. Thur. June 7,14,21,28 July 5,12,19,26 Aug. 9, 16,23,30 5:00-6:15 pm 5:00-6:15 pm 5:00-6:15 pm $28.00/$30.00 $28.00/$30.00 $28.00/$30.00 Chi1dren (7-14 yrs.) Intermediate lNON-RES RES Wed. Wed. Wed. June 8*,13 , 20,27 July 2*,11,18,25 Aug. 8,15,22,29 $28.00/$30.00 $28.00/$30.00 $28.00/$30.00 5:00-6:15 pm 5:00-6:15 pm 5:00-6:15 pm Children (7-14 yr •. ) Advanced RES./NON-RES· Wed. wed. Wed. Pee Wee Tennis Classes Location: , The basic concept of Mr. Pee Wee Tennis is similar to that of T-Ball, the pint size version of baseball . Every element of Mr. Pee Wee Tennis has been created specifically for small players -- from the short court they play on, to the 21" racquets and foam tennis balls. Students may provide their own 21" racquet, or purchase from the Parks & Recreation Department for $12.50. = Tues . Tues . Tues . June July July Aug. Wed. June 20,27 July li,18 Thur. Thur. Thur. June 7,14,21,28 July 5,12,19,26 Aug . 9,16,23,30 * 5 , 12,19,29* 3,10,17,24 31 & 7,14,21 & on~ MS.lNQN RSiS 4:15-5:00 pm 4:15-5:00 pm 4:15-5:00 pm $25.00-$27.00 $25.00-$27.00 $25.00-$27.00 8:00-8:45 am 8:00-8:45 am $25.00/$27.00 6:15 -7 :00 pm 6:15 - 7:00 pm 6:15-7:00 pm $25.00./$27.00 $25.00/$27 .00 $25.00/$27.00 6 :1 5-7:30 pm 6:15-7:30 pm 6:15-7:30 pm $28.00/$30.00 $28 . 00/$30.00 $28.00/$30 . 00 Adult/Teen (14+) Beginner/Intermediate TIME & Wed. June 20,27 July 11,18 Wed. Wed. Wed . June 8*,13,20 , 27 Ju l y 2*,11,18,25 Aug. 8,15,22,29 RES lNON-RES, 10 : 00-11 : 15 am $28.00/$30.00 7 30-8:45 pm 7 30-8:45 pm 7 30-8:45 pm $28.00/$30.00 $28.00/$30 .0 0 $28.00/$30.00 Adult/Teen (14+) Advanced RES. lNON-RES. ~ 5,12,19,29* 3,10,17,24 Tu~s. 31 & 7,14,21 * means different class Tues. Tues. June July July Aug. $28 .00/ $30.00 $28 .00/ $30.00 $28.00/$30.00 7 30-8 45 pm 7 30-8 45 pm 7 30-8 45 pm o •**•••••••**••••••••••••**.***** BuyoneBigMaCSandwich II GET ONE IT'SA FREE buying a Big Mac and you'll get another Big Mac free! limit one coupon per CUSlQmer, per visit. Please present coupon when ordering. Not valid with any other offer 11 GOODTIME II rm FORTHE II GREAT TASTE. II II . II II Ju" p""a«h;"oupoa wh,a . . GoOOonlyat . ,. .' , Hercules McDonald s Sycamof8. at Turquoise INC • Memberships $250 '-r-~~~~-~~~~~-~~~-~~~-~-~-~~~ I( • @1981McDonald'sCorporation )1 II ,,,.",,,,"200",,,, II II II Il __ ___ ·_________ _ _ _ ___ ~I~n~9J119~ _ )1 8 5,12,19,29* 3,10,17,24 31 & 7,14 , 21 RODEO SWIMMING CLUB, GRAND OPENING II June July July Aug . !!! Hercules McDonald's II Tues . Tues. Tues. INQN-RES. means different 01&.s day. Announci~g II II II II II II REjS. ~ Mr. Pee Wee Tennis is a comprehensive program designed to introduce children 3 to 6 years old to the game of tennis in a fun and rewarding way. By tailoring the equipment and size of the playing court to the size, needs, and athletic ability of young children, Mr. Pee Wee Tennis allows them to learn the sport quickly and to have fun!!! = $28.00/$30.00 $28.00/$30.00 $28.00/$30.00 6:15- 7:30 pm 6:15-7:30 pm 6:15-7:30 pm Adult/Teen (14+) Beginner Ages 3 to 6 Refugio Valley Tennis Courts llIIX June 8*,13,20 ,27 July 2*,11,18,25 Aug. 8,15,22,29 ~--------------------------" 6 lane solar heated pool on 3.86 acres Diving well & kiddie pool Adult lap and family swimming 1 PM· 8 PM daily Barbeques, wine tasting, kids' overnights HH> Current Swim Classes 2 week sessions (Mon. - Fri.) $25 members I $30 non-members HH> Swim Team for ages 4-18 *............ \ 861 Laurel Court at Elm Drive ~~il~llil@ \ \ �TENNIS Tennis Camp Location: Tennis Tournaments Ages 8 to 16 INFINITI AMATEUR MIXED DOUBLES CLASSIC "OPEN DIVISION" June 16 & 17 Foxboro Tennis Courts The Hercules Parks & Recreation Department is exciting new tennis program for young people participants in the Tennis Camp will have learning proper tennis techniques . Appropriate stretching exercises will be stressed, as well cardiovascular conditioning . offering an ages 8-16. f'un while warm-up and as healthy All participants in this tennis camp must provide their own racquets (balls are provided), a water bottle or jug, lunch . Dress code: ~ tennis shoes, shirts and sweats or shorts (no blue jeans or pants) . Space is limited, so register early to reserve your spot. Session Session Session Session I II III IV "open n tournament for players of all ages. Winners of the local tournament will advance to the Regional Play-Offs to be held in San Francisco. Winning teams will then progress to the National final to be held at the USTA National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, Tennis Camp runs Monday through Friday, 11 : 00 a . m. to 3: 00 p.m. (see below for dates). Registration fee is $66.00 for Hercules residents and $70.00 for non-residents . The deadline f'or registration is 5: 00 p .m. one week prior to first class day. Don't miss out on the fun! On June 16 & 17, Hercules will sponsor a local mixed doubles June 18-22 J u ly 9-13 July 16-20 August 13-17 o Free Tennis Carnival On Monday , June 25 , the City of Hercules will sponsor a free tennis carnival at the Refugio Valley Tennis Courts. This carnival is for children ages 3-14 and for players of all ability levels - beginner to advanced . Ages 7-14 will participate from 2 : 30 p . m. to 4 : 30 p.rn and Pee Wee Tennis . (3-6) will be from 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. To register for this fun free ev ent. Please call the Parks & Recreation Department at 799-8230 by Friday, June 22. Domino's Pizza Team Tennis League The Domino's Pizza Team Tennis is a league for all levels and ages , men and women participants. The league will be broken into two divisions; an upper level 4 . 5 and lower level 3 . 5 . The format will be 6 sets; men's and women's singles and doubles and two (2) sets of mixed doubles. The scoring is the total games won in all six (6) sets . Just by joining the league, each player receives a Domino's Pizza Teamtennis T-shirt. In addition, each member of the winning team receives an award . The re must be a minimum of six (6) and a maximum of ten (10) people per team . The fee is $14.00 for resident and $16 . 00 for non-residents. New York in the fall of 1990. If you qualify for the nationals, your trip is all-expanse paid . Don't miss out on this exciting tournament. To receive an application, contact Parks & Recreation at 7998230. 1990. The deadline for registration is Monday June 11, HERCULES TO HOST FIRST U.S.T.A. SANCTIONED TENNIS TOURNAMENT JULY 23-27 Hercules will host Attention junior competitors ages 8-18! a junior satellite tournament during the week of July 23-27 . This tournament is open to all unranked juniors who possess a current U.S. T.A. card. Players from different areas of Northern California are invited to this tournament; however, only unranked juniors· with limited tournament experience are eligible to participate. If you need to purchase a U.S . T.A. card, you may do so the first day o·f play. Entries will open June 16 and close July 7. Age categories will be Boys 18, 16, 14, 12, 10 and Girls 18, 16, 14 , 12, 10. This is a double elimi nation tournament for boys and girls 10, 12 and 14. The fee is $10 .00 for singles and $14.00 for doubles . For a complete entry form, contact Paula Reynolds 799-8230 . Deadline to register is Friday, July 13, 5:00 p.m. HERCULES ANNUAL "REFUGIO VALLEY TENNIS CLASSIC August 11-12 and 18-19 Once again, Hercules will sponsor the annual Refugio Valley Tennis Classic August 11 & 12 and 18 & 19. Play is open to everyone. Players may play in all three events (singles, doubles , and mixed doubles) ; however, there will be no cross-division entries . The levels of play will be Open (4 . 5 and above); B (4 . 0); and C (3 . 5 and below). Entries will open July 13, and close on August 3 at 5:00 p . m. For a complete entry form, please call the Parks & Recreation Department at 799-8230 . Tour:n.:;ment Chairperson is Paula Reynolds and Referee is Fausto Cuizon . F'i,.... If you would like to play, your name can be placed on a reservation list, or you can put together a team of your own choice. For more information, please contact Paula Reynolds at 799-8230 . The deadline for entries i8 June 18. Dates and times will be announced after teams are formed. Tennis Court Reservations Tennis court reservations can be made at the Parks & Recreation Department. Play is limited to one (1) hour for singles and 1 - 1/2 hours for doubles . Reservations are 1imdted to Hercules residents only. Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm 5 :30 pm to 10:00 pm Weekends Lights (Refugio Valley) Quarters only $3.00/hr $4.S0/hr $4.S0/hr $1. OO/hr SPQrts Physical Exams $20.00 • Youth to 18 Years • No Appointment Necessary • Mon-Fri 8am-8pm Sat-Sun 9am-5pm ~URGENT "S..P " CARE CENTER ,2970 Hilltop Mall Rd., Ste 101 Richmond, California (Hilltop Medical Center) When you want to travel, come see us. We're convenient, professional, and we'll get you the best deal possible. Open Monday thru Friday 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. Saturday 9 A.M . to 5 P.M. In Raley's Superstore on Sycamore. 222-8000 9 �Oh My Aching Back! Jazzercise Location: Location: Senior Center Backaches are a common problem plaguing many people, young and old alike. Good posture, specific back exercises, chiropractic preventative care and correct ergonomics provide ways to prevent hea l thy, pain free back. back injuries and maintain a Senior Center The original jazz-dance-fitness program. This class promotes fitness/ firmness, and flexibility through aerobic exercise. Classes are taught by Holly Bengston Tuesday & Thursdays 6:15 - 7:10 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00-10:00 a.m. This course is designed to demonstrate how our backs work and why they fail us. We will discuss ways to reduce and prevent back pain. Registration instructor. is *Good posture starts when you are young and prevents back- Drop-In: 8 Classes: $ 4.00 aches when you are older. at your first clas8 meetinq with the 22.00 *Back exercises for a strong flexible back. *Chiropractic treatment for a healthy spine. *How to prevent backaches : *Li fting correctly. *Does the over tufted chair cause you back pains? *Does your back feel worse after a night's sleep? *00 you feel more back pain after a day's work? In this course we will try to answer these questions and offer solutions to common back ailments. Dress comfortably in loose fitting clothing to try some of these exercises and bring a blanket or a large towel. Dr. Joel Horowitz and Dr. Denise Walther are both California licensed chiropractors who graduated from Life Chiropractor College West of San Lorenzo, California and practice here in Hercules. = Tues. Thur. RES. /NON-RES 7:30 - 9:30 pm 7:30 - 9:30 pm 7/17 8/16 _r-,~~ $2.50/$5.00 $2.50/$5.00 Y" ",\\' • Jacki's Aerobic Dancing Location: Senior Center Jacki's Aerobic Dancing i s the original aerobic dance program. This program is well known through its books, records and videocassettes. An exciting new dimension has now been added called I t 's standing up, muscle strengthening exercise for t he Lower Body ! You will be working the lower body with control led and focused moves/ and wi l l be introduced to l ight/medium weights. The firs t half of each class is warming up and strength-training, and the second half is aerobi c conditioning and coo l ing down. Vertifirm . For your personal fitness program, Jacki's Aerobic Dancing has incorporated Vertifirm with weights and this is the The Complete Dancing Program. And you will have a great time ~ . . so you can be who you want to be! Join us July 9th for a free introductory class. Classes wil l be held MOnday' Wednesday, 6:30 to 7:3 0 p.m. There will be two options: a 10-week session @ $65.00 (20 hours) and an a-week session for $56.00 (16 hours). The sessions begin July 9th . For fUrther information call Janey at 724-4509 and leave a message. The instructor hand1es all reqistration fees in class. Summer Aquatic Program ...o~_rv'!>'" ~'(; ~if:~.p-~ ~,~-'" .,. ~~ IJiY ':Y- •. Swimming II 'l' (Must be 4 years ..p' • Spnngboard Diving CT at Lessons CCCS heated Olympic-size pool! older and at least 3 1/2 Jeet tall) • Advanced Springboard Diving • Parent-Child/focldler Swim • Water Polo • Snorkeling & Skin Diving • lifeguard Training • Competitive Swim Lessons I & IT • Advanced lifesaving. Basic Water Safety & Emergency Water Safety Recreational Swim Team (West County Aquatics) PracDce by age grrups Summer practice: June IS-Aug. 17. 9·11 a.m & 5-6 p.m. August 2o-5eptember 7. 3-4 p.m. · & 4-5:15 p.m. Cost: Initiation fee: $35 for returning and new families. One child • $47; 2 children $55; 3 or more children $62. Adult Lap Swim Time: Session 1. 4-7 p.m. Monday - Thursday Sessions 2-6. 11 a.m.-l p.m. & 4-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday Cost: $ 1 each time Lanes may have to be sh11red at any time Public Recreational Swimming Pool open for public recreational SWimming beginning June IS. Hours: 1:45-3:15 p.m. Monday-Thursday Cost: 75< per person, each time. Swim suits only - NO cut-off pants or Tee-shirts U.S. Water Polo Team - June 4 - August 9 Competitive water poID team Jar swimmers interested in playing a team sport. Cost: $25 for U.S. Water Polo membership. plus $40 for West County Aquatics team memebrs or $50 for non-members. TIme: 11 :30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. -- 13-15 year old boys 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. 14-1S year old girls 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.·- 16-1S year old boys COI,IEGE FOR KIDS One 3-week Session J1Dle 26July 12 REGISTRATION Tuesday - Wednesday - 11wrsday INFORMATION Registrotion takes place at the eee pool o.ffice at times nnted • Pre-registration for all classes 9-11 a.m. & 6-S p.m. Tuesday & Wednesday. May 22-23 Wednesday & Thursday. May 30-31 • Continuing registration Starting June 4: 4-6:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday Starting June IS: 10 am.- 1 p.m. & 4-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday • NO REFUNDS • FIve 2-week sessions, June 4-Aug. 9: I-week session Aug. 13-16 3 grade Levels; 2nd-4th Primary Level 5th - 7th Intennediate Level 8th - 10th Advanced Level Fees; $55 reguIar class. $85 GAT.E. class For more information, please call 235-7800, ext. 301 CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE 2600 10 ~ON BIlIL DRIVE • SAN PABLO, CA 94806 • (415) 235-7800 �ADULT CLASSES " ..;;; Dog Obedience Drawing Location: Location: Ohlone School Yard 1616 Pheasant Drive Basic dog obedience teaches your dog to be a friend of neighbo·rs and helps to develop a confident relationship between dog and handler. Instructor Eileen Hanson of Danlos Kennels, has taught many classes in the area. This class is designed for both pet and owner and will teach you to train your dog with kindness, not abuse. The beginning class is designed for dogs over 4 months of age and will teach the handler how to train his/her dog to heel, sit, stay, stand and come on command. Bring all shot records to the first class. Intermediate handlers bring their dogs to the first class meeting. Beqinning handlers do not bring their dogs to the first class meeting . only. ~ It Sat. Sat. Int. Beg. Sat. Sat. an orientation meeting = ~ IlA1: Int. Beg. is for owners RES/NON RES . 9:00-10:00 am 10 . 00-11: 00 am $25 . 0 0/28.00 $25.00/28 . 00 7/14-8/25 9:00-10:00 am 7/14-8125 10 : 00-11: 00 am Exclusive of 8/4 $25.00/28.00 $25.00128.00 6/2 -7/7 6/2-7/7 "I hope Ohlone Community Center YOl caa't ~rlw I You will learn through slides, student work and art books about the t qualities of a good piece of art , i.e., composition, value, form and a little "off the wallness . " You need not be an experienced artist; j ust be curious and ready for the unexpected! An additional fee of $15 .0 0 for art supplies is payable to "Alic e Larsen " at the first class meeting . You will have at your disposal some newsprint, leadless pencils, two difference kinds of charcoal and kneaded erasers . Alice Larsen has taught many types of art expression to a wide variety of people. Her BFA in Drawing and Painting is from the University of Hawaii. After 25 years of art making and teaching, Alice is still infatuated with art in its many forms. Al though figures and portraits are her specialities, Alice loves to sketch anything that stays still long enough. DATES ./ Mayl!e !jou'd like to leArn how to write like this _.• Calligraphy Location: PRE-REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY AT LEAST ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE FIRST SESSION OR THERE IS NO GUARANTEE OF AVAILABLE MATERIALS. ) Please specify if you are left- or right-handed . As usual, anyone who has taken this class previously is more than welcome to attend any and all sessions free of charge to hone his or her cal.ligraphy skills . Age recommendation: 16+ years. = 6/21-7/12 8/15-9/5 · Thur. 6/14-8/2 TIMES RES . /NON RES. 7:30-9:30 pm $36.00 - $40.00 New Class Coming to Hercules !! Fo xboro Do you live in fear of a handwriting analyst analyzing your cursive writing? Perhaps a second grader's printing looks better than your writing . This is the obvious solution: Learn the surprisingly easy and beautiful art of calligraphy . With just a little effort, you will find legible letters leaping out of your pen! Instructor Estelle Baumert wil l teach you an upper and lower case calligraphic alphabet , numbers, flourishes, and bushels of graphic art tips . In addition to the class fee there is as materials fee of $18.00 (checks should be made payable to Estelle Baumert) which will be collected at the first session. The materials you will receive include two pens, a calligraphy instruction book, and a professional practice pad--all of which will be used during the class . Thur. Wed. strais.t Ii....." Most of life is designed in unstraight lines so you no longer have an excuse to miss this basic drawing class for beginners . We will experience some different art tools to draw STILL LIFE. With varied drawing techniques and media, you may find a unique way to express your art . RES./NON RES. 7:30-9:30 pm 7:30-9 :3 0 pm . $18.00/$20.00 $18.00/$20.00 If you don't write about your memories, who will? Collect those thoughts and feelings; it's time to express them as only you can . In a trusting group you will learn to write in a clear, sensitive and powerful style . It is time to let imagination flow in the the wonderful world of words! Alice Larsen has written articles, prose and poetry for her varied managerial positions and for pleasure . She has assisted many students to edit, energize their work, reflect deeply, and more fully express their feelings. Alice! s love affair with writing that's challenging, beautiful and fun, has been going on for many years . In f act, she loves it as an art form! WatSP , for her exciting class to be offered in the fall. ~~ "\: COUtD . '{O,,~ ~t. Bethel Christian Academy Kindergarten through 8th Grade .AI) , I .FOR MORE INFORMATION, t.~\.\. • • • • • • • • High Achievement Scores Phonics Reading Program Remedial Reading Available Non-Denominational Evangelical Disciplined and Structured Classrooms Extended Child Care Sponsored by Bethel Baptist Church Member Assoc. of Christian Schools Int'l. Hercules Community Television No scheduled classes are planned for the summer, but if you have a group that would like to produce programs on Hercules Community Television, special classe-s can be arranged . The cost for a I5 - hour class is $30 . 00 for residents and $33.00 for non-residents . There must be at least five (5) participants and no more than ten (10). For more information please call 799 - 8212. CREEKSIDE FAMILY DENTISTRY LAURO A. MORA.dR., D.D.S. ELIZABETH P. MORA, D.D.S. I S I I Sycamore Ave. Ste. A Herelles, CA. 94S47 City of Hercules Parks & Recreation For Additional Inlormation Call 223·9550 '3 1 RINCON LANE. Et S06llANfE 94803 LAURO A. MORA, JR., D.D.s. EUZABETH.P. MORA, D.D.s. Announce the Opening of their Second Office for the Practice of Family Dentistry 14 I S) 799- 1699 I 402 PeansylVllli. Ave. FairfieW, CA. 94SH (707) 42S-62 I 6 • • • .• Adult and Children Preventive. Restorative Weekdays, Evenings and . Saturdays Dental 'Plans Welcome 1402 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE FAIRFIELD, CALIFORNIA 94533 Office Hours By Appointment TELEPHONE 707-425-6216 11 �CITIZENS' ,." .... .... ... .. .... ... . ... . . ... • • !. . . . . . . . -.... ", -," - . 00_.," .. ......... ,,, . -'''' ... -,. " . . 10 • • U.,. . - " . ...... To.', ..... " , , " ,-" - " " " • " - ,-", ." .... .... ,---, .............. -,.......... -.. . ..... -......... -, _.. ....... "- _. .......... ..... ..... . ...... ,...... ... ........ "' , "" -". . -, '" " , --''''''' '''CIo! ' " " , , ",, , •••• ..... "'m'" ,,"'h.... t, .. ·",,. .. ,"- • ,""'.."" . """""" t . .,,, ..... , . . ' ..-.g ... ...... .. - " . . . , ... po """ "" ,", .. · >l,ot_ --,. .,..-,...... ..,.. ",.. ,,,_ ""n,' •.,.. , ""', ........ .." ",.". Vi..,'." _,.. of'-" -, "" "",, ... ", N, , ... "" -.- " - --,., ... I ......... ' .. .If . ,... _ ' ' ' ' ~. • _" " ...... . m -- ------'-... You can tum to us with coruidence: • OlympIC SWImmIng I':>ol • ChIldren', Programs • Nautilus and FTw Weights .-- ' SIo!rM~ • Ulecyd"" .. _-- • All this cmd mor&••, 12 • .. �SUMMER SWIM PROGRAM The Summer Swim Program of the Hercules Parks & Recreation Department will be held i n two beautiful private pools. Classes for children from 5 to 14 years of age will be taught by Anita Roger-Fields, a Red Cross Certified Water Safety Instructor NM. Class size will be limited to a maximum of five (5) children. f There will be five (5) sessions of swim classes thr oughout the summer. A session consists of eight one - half hour lessons, held Monday through Thursday within a two - week period. Session dates are as follows: SESSIONS; SBSSIOM PATES; .DDI INSTRUCTION LlYBLS Session I 6/18 - Session II 7/2 - 7-12 BKGlmlZR A Non-floater They will learn to float, and kicking. Session III 7/16 Session IV 7/ 30 BKGINNBR B Floaters They will learn movements and kicking. Ses~ion 8/20 - V 6/28 7/26 8/9 8/30 Pre-registration is mandatory for all a.aaions. Children . i l l be placed in class8s and advanced by their demonstrated skill level a8 determined by the Instructor. ~ This schedule will be times - see dates listed above. 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:30 2:05 2:35 SCgDQLI; (5) Beginner B Beginner A Beginner B Beginner A Advanced Beginner I & Advanced Beginner II Intermediate noon p.m. p.m. p.m . p.m. p.m. ru..:. repeated five s s to kick, coordinate arm movements, breathing, arm ADVANCED BKGlmlZR I For those who have completed Beginner Classes. They will learn to perfect crawl, elementary backstroke, basic dive, and basic rescue skills. . ADVANCED BKGIIINIIR I I For those who have completed Advanced Beginner I and/or a 20 yard freestyle swim. Student will continue to perfect their coordination with crawl and elementary backstr oke, a basic dive and basic rescue skills. INTBRMBDIA'1'II For those who have completed Advanced Beginner Class II. They will learn to perfect above strokes and side stroke, breast stroke, then, move diving and basic rescue skills. Beginner classes. They will le arn to perf,e ct crawl, basic and basic rescue skills. JUDO SB~ METROD: In the Shiai Class the student will learn to apply their techniques on a person who is resisting and also attempting to apply their own techniques. Location: All students are required to have their own judo 9i (judo costume). They may provide their own or purchase one from the instructor . We have now added a family. payment plan . Ohlone Community Center S Instructor Wayne Cunningham brings a new and much experience to Hercules . He has studied for 29 years and has been teaching for 20 years. He is a Sandan (third degree black belt) and he is a member of many judo organizations . Since the beginning of these judo classes in SepteTnber, 1989, a number of students have progressed rapidly and are actively competing in invitational tournaments. In the eight competitions throughout Northern and Central California, which they have entered, they have placed highly in 22 events. Fi ve students entered the O. S. National Championships in April, and four of them placed in the top three of their respective classes, including a first place in the 35-39 Year Masters Class, and second place in the 3034 Year Masters Class, and a second place in the JO-NO-KATA team event. Students also attended a clinic in Salinas, which was put on by the U. S. Coach for the World and Olympics Te am. In addition, the group has been invited to demonstrate their talents at many festivals in the area, including this year's Cultural Fair in May. In judo a match can be won by using one of several ways. Each technique has many variations and has strict rules as to when and how they m~y be applied. Two methods of technique will be taught. They are Shiai (tournament style) and Kata (pre-arranged forms). Classes are open to students ages 8 through adult. PHYSICIAN REFE~~~~, Junior Class - Agee 8 to 12 = Mon. & Wed. 6/25-7/18 6:00 - 7:00 pm Mon. & Wed . 7/23-8/15 6:00-7:00 pm Mon. & wed. 8/20-9/12 6 : 00-7:00 pm I:ll!t.e..:. Additional family members pay : .,..DoctorS Hospital lLlJ . 2151 Appian Wa, Y Pinole $32.00/$35.00 $32 . 00/$35 . 00 $32 . 00/$35.00 $15.00/$17.00 Senior Cla&& - Age. 13 and Up BES/NON-BES. :nMr< Mon. & Wed. 6/25-7/18 7:00-9:00 pm Mon. & Wed. 7/23-8/15 7:00-9:00 pm Mon. & Wed. 8/20 - 9/12 7:00-9:00 pm ~ Additional family members pay: $32.00/$35 . 00 $32 . 00/$35.00 $32 . 00/$35.00 $15.00/$17.00 KA~ METROD: In the Kata Method of teaching, two students wi ll work together, practicing the same techniques as in the Shiai class, but without resistance, and in a precise regimented manner. This class is for ages 15 and up. ~ IlAnS. Fri. Fri. Fri. = Bfi5lHQH-Bl.i5. 6/29-7/20 7:00-9:00 pm 7/27/8/17 7:00-9:00 pm 8/24-9/14 7:00-9:00 pm I:ll!t.e..:. Additional family members pay: $32.00/$35.00 $32.00/$35.00 $32.00/$35.00 $15.00/$17.00 FOR COMPLETE VISION SERVICES Stephen L. Gold/D.D.S. KATERINA R. ZISMAN. 0.0.• F.B.C.O. ORTHODONTICS FRANK ZISMAN, O.O.,T.H.O.• F.A.A.O Whatever your ~ Ian close to your ., we have a phYS C home or work. .ng appointments • Same day or even! available. aking appointment • Assistan~e tn !:'a m. to 5:00 p.m. • Mon - Fn. 9.0 . al 'harge tor reterr • No C 223-101 1 RES/NON-RES . OPTOMETRY 1500 SYCAMORE, SUITE B 1 HERCULES CA 94547 (415) 799·7380 SculptoT of SmiCes I SOO TARA HILLS DRIVE SUITE -204 . PINOLE, CA. 94S64 724-4746 13 �· Z ~ ~ ;..,. .~ Most of you have noticed the .~ PUBLIC WORKS PIPELINE ...81n:1 _I~ II) .;I.I J1 \.Q.T/I: round UNDERGROUND RIVERS in your streets and the openings in the curbs near your homes. steel plates You see runoff from rains flowing into these curb openings but do you know what happens to that water? In order to keep your streets and roads from flooding every time it rains the City must build a system of pipes, culverts, and ditches to transport runoff into natura l waterways . The drainage pipes are usually made of reinforced concrete ranging in size from 12 inches to 48 inches in diameter . Some of the culverts are large enough to drive your car through . These underground pipes comprise a storm drain system or an underground river network. In the event we have a storm which is called a "Hundred Year Storm" some of the runoff will not be able to flow in this system of underground pipes. This extra flow will remain in the street and be channeled directly into creeks throughout the City. This is normal, the cost to provide an underground piping system capab l e of transporting all surface runoff would drive the price of houses up by as much as 25% and would not be practical. On the east side of Interstate 80 mos t runoff waters travel through Refugio Park then through large culverts under Creekside Shopping Center and San Pablo Avenue then on to San Pablo Bay. Refugio Creek from the end of Refugio Valley Road to the Bay. Sometimes you can see this trash floating in the lake at Refugio Park . Not only is this an unsight l y condition, the trash can cause other serious problems such as temporary flooding , cont:ami n ation of fish and wildlife habitat, failure of mechanical equipment at the lake and promotion of insect breeding . Ano"ther problem we are experiencing is the introduction of liquid wastes into these waterways. Recently the California Department of Water Resources was given legislative authority to test open waterways. This could cause a significant increase in your sewage treatment bill if the City is found out of compliance with State law. The City would then be required to build large retention basins and treat runoff water through the sewage treatment plant. This may sound grim but if we all preserve our investment in the underground river system and creeks we will reduce the need for future expenditures. Placing litter and other disposable items in proper receptacles will keep our City clean and beautiful. It wil l also keep our parks and lake looking like the showplace we all expect them to be. This system of pipes and culverts works quite wel l until debris -and garbage are placed within the wat erways . This City has a pr ogram to regularly sweep your streets and clean out the inlets t o t he Sto rm Drain System, however, garbage still find s its way int o the system. Litter and t ras h clog WEST COUNTY RECYCLING CENTERS Center *Materials AdClrQsa EL CII:IUU!!'O EL SOIlRl\ll'l'E 5070. Appian Way CGRC Glass Bank (P&W Market) PINOLE c, CGRC Glass Bqmk CGRC Glass Bank (LuCky's) Pinol'e Valley Hi9'h Regalia's Chevron PO·rt Costa Recycles' G 15M Pinole .valley Rd. 2n4 Pinole' Valley Rd. G. 290.0. Pinole Valley Rd . 120.1 'Para Hills Rd. AGN G C . , 64 Canyon Lake Drive ACGNP RICHMOND . Bay Area Environmental Fass' Mer.al Encore : Levin Metal corp. ' Lloyd B. Henry / ' Inc. : west Contra Costa La.nd'fill : RODEO . iCa'rdoza Chevron 112'5 Hensley 818 West Gertrude, 860. S. 19th St. 1310. Canal Blvd. 270.0. Rydin Rd. Foot of Pa~r BLVd. o !!'II:MPORARY POSI!!'IONS AG AM. General Office Assjstant - $5 . 50 - 6.00 per hour. Part - time temporary opening working in the City Clerk's office, to assist in records management and maintenance. Hours are 9:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M., Mondays - Fridays for 1 year. Position is open until filled . A ACGN 40·0 Parker Ave. o 1640.0. San Pablo Av~. 18·35 Rumrill Blvd. AEG o *ltey: A=alu.minum, B=batteries. C-cardboard, plastics, G,=glass, H=haz,ardous, I=paint" N=newspapers, O=oil, P=paper, ~=plastic E=c!ear M=metals Tiny Tot Site Director - $9.00 - 11.50 per hour. 2 hourly part-time openings at the Parks & Recreation Department. This position is responsible for coordinating the Tiny Tots Program. Applicants must have education equivalent to graduation from High School with at least 12 college units in Early Childhood Education, supplemented with experience as a Director or Assistant Director in an organized day care program. Hours are 8:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M., MondaysFridays. Position is open until filled . To request for the City's official application form for the above job opportunities, please call 799-8204 or stop by at Hercules City Hall during office hours - 8:30 A.M. to 5 : 00 P.M., Mondays through Fridays . PUBLIC INFORMATION NUMBERS Am Teen Employment Summer Training Program Workers - $5.50 per hour . The City is recruiting for 3 teen agers who are Hercules residents, ages 15 to 18 to work full-time with the T.E . S . T. Program Supervisor on various City beautification projects. Experience in areas of repair, and maintenance is helpful but not ,;:-equired . The Program will start on June 25 and end on August 24, 1990. Hours are Mondays-Fridays, 7 : 30 A . M. to 4:00 P.M . A City official app li cation form must be completed and received in the Personnel Office by Friday, June 15, 1990. lIM SAN PABLO : San Pablo EXKon , , Food B'o wl Market Teen Employment Summer Train i ng Program Sllperyisot - $8 . 00 per hour. This position wil l directly superv ise the work of 3 teen-agers who will be involved in a variety of beautification and maintenance projects throughout the City. Experience in working with teens required , along with knowledge of general maintenance and carpentry skills , and use of a variety of handtoo l s. This full-time position will start June 25 and end on August 24, 1990 . Hours are Mondays-Fridays , 7:30 A.M . to 4:00 P.M . w " , POR!!' COSU SOMMER POSI!!'IONS 7501 Schmidt Lape 11757 S~n Pablo Ave. 1019,2 San Pablo Ave. 3160 Carlson Blvd. City recycling Food Bowl Market Pryde' 5 Chevrpn St.eve's Union Serv~c-e CITY OF HERCULES EMPWYMENT OPPORTUNITIES For up-to-date full-time and part-time job openings for the City of Hercules, please call the job hotline no. 799-8204. DISTB.ICT 1-800-334-0DOR, 24-hour air pollution complaint hot line. IlfIRGY State EBergy Commission, Inforamtion 1-916-324-3000. Adviser, 1-800-822-6228. n Public et1'8 Cancer Information Service, 1-800-422-6237. Contra Costa County Environmental Health Services, 646-2521. Contra Costa County hazardous material emergency response hot line, 646-1112. BICYCLING Contra Costa Community Recycling Center , 937-7737. TRANSPORtATION AC Transit, 839-2882. BART Central Contra Costa, 933-2278. WestCat (West Contra Costa), 724-7'993. 14 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR EMERGENcv PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM · As p'a.rt of tl!le C~ty' S on-'going Emergency Preparedness Pro_g r.am, -we are seeking names, addresses and phone~ numbers of individuals who' cou,ld , volunteer during or afte,t; a major -emergency, s,uch as a severe earthquake. ' The City i~ especially interes'te(i in ',individua,ls tha't have skills needed for post..,.d'isast'er ' resp onse. Doctors, ' nurses" fire department personnel; police office!=,s, equipm~nt ',operators, and ' ~helter managers are a sample of a few ' of . the -many skilled ' pers,o ns being sought. If you feel ,that you ha,v e the, a:bility' ~nd sk.i lls to hel-p 0ut aft'e r a maJor , emerg,e ncy, please call .' us ' at 799--8230. Your, name, address, phone' number, and, yo~r particular 'ski,l l ,w.ilJ: be p.laced ~h our files. ' �·PUBLIC SAFETY INFORMATION FIRE DISTRICT NEWS POLICE DEPARTMENT WILDLAND FIRE SAFETY NEW POLICE OFFICERS The Hercules Police Department recently hired two new patrol officers. These positions became available with the retirement of Officer Bill Frazer and Officer Daniel Feng accepting a position with the Richmond Police Department. Officer Fraze r retired and will be returning to school with plans to obtain a law degree . Officer Feng will be assigned to the uniform patrol division with the Richmond Police Department. The City of Hercules recently hired two new officers. Reserve Officer Karl Lippincott successfully competed in the recruitment process and was hired by the City. Officer Lippincott is currently undergoing a 12-week Field Training Officer Program . Prior to his appointment as a sworn police officer, he was a member of the Hercules Police Department Reserve Organization. He is a graduate of the Sacramento Sheriff's Department Academy and joined the Hercules Police Department Reserve Program in January 1989. He is single and is currently living in Richmond . Upon successful completion of his Field Training Officer Program, he will be assigned to the uniform patrol division. The second position will be filled by Mr. Reuben Rodriguez who is currently attending the Basic Police Academy at Los Medanos College. He will graduate in May and will then be assigned to the uniform patrol division and placed in a 12week Field Training Officer Program. Mr. Rodriguez was born in the state of New York of Puerto Rican heritage, served four years in the United States Navy, and speaks Spanish and some Tagalog. He and his wife, Janet, currently live in the City of Pittsb u rg and have plans to move to the Hercules area. The Hercules Police Department is extremely pleased to have these two fine young men join the police department. VACATION WATCH The Police Department would like to remind the citizens that one of the services of the Hercules Police Department is the Vacation Watch Program. If you plan on leaving the community for any length of time and wish to participate in this program, you may either call or drop by the Hercules Police Department and fill out a vacation watch form. This will provide the Police Department with information to make periodic security checks, when time permits, while you are away. If you are interested in this program or wish further information, you may contact the Hercules Police Department business office at 799-8260, Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. COMPLAINT PROCEDURE The Hercules Police Department wishes to inform citizens of the community that the Police Department has a complaint . procedure available to address citizen concerns regarding contact with members of the Police Department or our services. If you have a question or concern regarding a problem with a police officer, you may contact the Police Department at 799-8260, Monday through Friday, 8 : 30 a.m.5:00 p.m. The department would also like to hear from citizens on a positive note if you are pleased with the service provided by the Police Department . This can be accomplished by calling or writing a letter to the Chief of Police. SUMMER VACATION - Be Careful, Be Alert! Summer vacation is quickly approaching and school age children will be enjoying summer activities throughout the community. Please drive safely, . obey all traffic laws, and be particularly alert around the community parks . · School age children will be on foot, skateboards and riding bikes. Please be careful and drive safely. LOST AND FOUND The Hercules Police Department currently has numerous items in the department's lost and found. The following items have been turned in and can be claimed with proper identification: 1. A Swatch watch found March 26, 1990, near the catwalk at Lupine and Heather. 3. Ninety-five percent of all wild fires are caused by people. As more and more people move to fire-prone, urban, wildland areas, the risk of life and property increases. Hercules is one of these. areas and the Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District would like to offer the following safety tips to help reduce the risk of wildland fires in our community: 1. Maintain a defensible space around your home by cleaning all flammable vegetation within 30 feet of any structure. 2. Clean all needles and leaves from roof, eaves and rain gutters. 3. Trim tree limbs hanging within 10 feet of your chimney or house. 4. Make sure your fireplace chimney is equipped with a proper 1 /2 inch mesh spark arrester screen. 5. Select low-growing fire landscaping your home. 6. Never smoke in or near wildland openspace during dry summer months. a. Three keys on a key chain found March 22, 1990, at Foxboro Park. b. One key on a key chain found March 8, 1990 , at the Westcat bus stop in the 2200 block of Lupine. c. One motorcycle key on a key chain found March 25, 1990 , at the Glouchester Swim Center . retardant plants when The burden of fire protection is everyone's responsibility. For more information, please watch the wildland fire video to be cablecast on Channel 6B on June 20th and June 27th at 7:00 p.m. Residents may contact the Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District's Fire Prevention Bureau at 799-4561 for more information on how to make your home and the area around it ~ fire safe. RATTLESNAKE DISPOSAL It is rattlesnake season again and some residents of Hercules may be paid a visit by one. If you should come upon a rattlesnake and kill it, the Rodeo Hercules Fire Protection District asks that you behead it and place it in a bag. You should then call the Fire District at 799-4561 and they will take the properly bagged snake to the Afiimal Shelter in Pinole. They suggest that residents not transport the snake themselves and do not dispose of the snake in your garbage can. ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT POLICY The City of Hercules has an ordinance which provides for the removal of vehicles from private property. The California Vehi cle Code also provides fo r the removal of any vehic les which are discovered or reported to have been parked/stored on a City street in excess of 72 hours . The Police Department aggressively enforces both the City ordinance and th o se sections of the vehicle code pertaining to abandoned vehicles • If you have any questions regarding this enforcement policy or desire more information regarding this article, please feel free to call the Police Department at 799-8260, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a . m. - 5:00 p.m. DISTURBING THE PEACE/NUISANCE The City of Hercules has received numerous inquiries regarding possession of chickens within the City. The possession of chickens is not illegal . The noise ana associated health issues created by chickens and the possession of large numbers of any type of fowl is regulated under the health and safety code and/or penal code. Citizens possessing chickens may be subject the Police Department and possible criminal taken as a result of this contact . to contact by action may be If you have any questions regarding the law as it pertains to this article, please feel free to contact the Police Department at 799-8260, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.5 : 00 p.m. GRADUATION PARTIES. A boys Murray bicycle found March 12, 1990, at Falcon and RefugiO valley Road. 2. More than half of California's 101 million acres is covered with flammable vegetation, making California the highest fire-risk area in the world. Hi·gh s"Cfuooil. graduatien day is rapidly approacl)ing. ·The purpose of this article is- ,to' advise high se.hool senio.J:."s and their: ,par~, nts t ,~at t -he .gov.e rn,m ent code provides tOr" enfare·erne-nt of monet{lry flne~ t ·o tho·sepa.·rents permitt-ing their ,. childJ;en t9 ; have alcol\p.l iobeve rag.e,s consumed or S"er:v~a, at graduation part.i es. if "the PQlica ob-serv~e or d±sc,Q\l"er a·n y vi91at~on5 pert'·a iqifl9' to POsSe}ision o,r consumpti.pn l>Y m*not:s under 'the ag,e qf 21 ,~ this, code will lYe st,rictlYi, ~p·fo~ced. ' ' , o If any of these items belong to you , please contact the Police Department at 799-826,0, Monday through Fr iday, 8 :30 a . m.- 5 : 00 p . m. The ; H~r9~le·s P61i~ce Dep'lirtme~\; >JI1is1tes' , t eo qongratUlat'e , and ,Send fhebeE(t o'f -w·ishes' t 'o · the "' 9xaduating sen,io>!"s" a·n dhope t;p~:t ttrey -haye a safe ~nd sane ~1jmmer '~ ie, , Y RU$'.$ell S a Quinn , ~b:i.ef of PoUce 15 �The City of Hercules Wants Vour Inputff The City of Hercules is interested in receiving your ideas, concerns, suggestions and complaints. Residents are encouraged to use the form below, clip it out and return it to the City Manager's Office, City of Hercules, 111 Civic Drive, Hercules, CA 94547. Residents are also encouraged to attend City Council meetings or contact City personnel during operating hours if they have a concern, suggestion or complaint . ,.-- --- City of Hercules Citizen Input Form . ".- City Hall is interested in your ideas, ~ concerns, suggestions and complaints regarding City services . Please use thi s fo rm for communicating a brief description and/or location of a suggestion or concern. - Information below is optional; however , direct response, please complete. if -- . you desire a Name: Address: Date: Suggestion or Concern: Phone: Return co: City ~nage r' $ Office City of Her cules 111 Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 (415) 799-8200 Location: (please be as specific as possible) , FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Date Received: Department Assig·ned: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Response Date: cut here and mail ----- ----- ---- - --~-- - --~ ~- ------ ----~~--~~-~--- ~~- --- --- -- ----- --- -------- ~--- ~-- - -- - -- - --- ---- -~~ THE HERCULEAN 1990 ISSUE CITY OF HERCULES 111 Civic Drive Hercules, Ca. 94547 BULK RATE PERMIT #23 RODEO, CA. POSTAL CUSTOMER Refugio Yaney Park Gazebo 16 � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/2e94964a732084afd1fcdebb31daa379.pdf a711b0e92087e256c8b168c21c82bccd PDF Text Text THE HERCULEAN CITY SCENE GRAFFITI HURTS HERCULES Hercules has recently been experiencing increasing problems with vandalism and graffiti. Vandalism is the intentional destruction or spoiling of private or public property of all types. Graffiti consists of written phrases and symbols which identify actions, attitudes, groups and prejudices, and which deface public or private property. These inscriptions are simply a form of vandalism created by persons who feel the need to express themselves in a destructive way. Graffiti is most often seen on building walls, street signs, fences, utility control boxes, billboards, bridges, and sidewalks. Spray paint and broad tip markers aIre frequently used to apply graffiti. Often the phrases and symbols used have some significance to a particular group, gang, or club. The areas of the City which have been hardest hit by graffiti and other vandalism are Foxboro Community Center and Park, Refugio Valley Park and Tennis Courts, the Childcare Facilities at Hercules and Ohlone Schools, and Ohlone Park. In September, vandals attacked the Foxboro Community Center, leaving one wall completely covered with language and pictures which were profane. In another instance, vandals took apart the new water fountain at Ohlone Park, then scattered the parts in the play lot and wrote on the benches and play structures. Graffiti markings can also be seen on signs, poles, and play structures at Refugio Valley Park. The nature anq content of the graffiti suggest that a significant amount of this activity is the result of children and young adults. In June, the City began an active campaign to discourage and remove graffiti. The intent of the program is to remove graffiti as quickly as possible in order to maintain the City's appearance and to discourage persons from creating graffiti. The City has placed a high priority on graffiti removal because allowing this damage to remain in place creates a negative image in the community. As a preventive measure, City maintenance staff apply graffiti resistant paint to surfaces which have been the target of frequent graffiti and vandalism. High pressure washing and sandblasting are used to remove graffiti markings. The City's response to vandalism is to remove or repair dangerous conditions immediately. In extreme cases, public property must be replaced as a result of vandalism. All of these efforts are costly to the City and its residents. In August and September of this year, the City of Hercules spent $3,500 on labor and materials to remove graffiti and repair vandalism. At this rate, these maintenance efforts will cost $21,000 or more each year. Clearly, these costs are costs which could be avoided. The City's graffiti removal program has been successful in reducing the incidents of graffiti in some locations. However, the City cannot continue to channel this large portion of the facility maintenance program budget into this activity. Over time, the City may be forced to simply remove damaged items without replacement. To enhance and assist the graffiti removal program, the Ci ty' s Public Works Department will soon be contacting East Bay Municipal Utilities District, Pacific Gas & Electric Company, Pacific Bell, and all Homeowner Associations in the City for their active support. We will be requesting these groups to either remove graffiti on their property promptly or to pay the City to remove it . The City's goal is to eliminate graffiti and vandalism altogether. To do this we will need to focus on prevention of the problem and we will need the help of all Hercules residents. The Public Works and Police Departments are asking that Hercules citizens help stop graffiti and other vandalism by reinforCing the desire for a pleasant community with family members. In addition, the Police Department will respond to reports of susp~c~ous activities related to graffiti or vandalism. The Police will actively pursue investigation and prosecution of these incidents. Convicted vandals can be required to pay for the costs of their damage. In cases where minor children are responsible for vandalism damage, parents can be assessed up to $2,500 per child for each incident. By taking a pro-active, positive approach and working together, we can make a difference and eliminate the blight and cost of graffiti and vandalism. Please help us! NEW COMMISSIONERS APPOINTED The Hercules City Council appOinted new members to the Hercules Planning 'Commission and the Community Services Commission at their September 11, 1990 City Council meeting. The two appointments were made to replace two commiSSioners, one of whom resigned to move from the area, and the other because of increased job commitments. William Simpson was appointed to the Planning Commission and will serve until the term expires in January, 1992. Mr. Simpson has resided in Hercules for a year an a half. During that period of time, he has served as a manager in the Pinole/Hercules Little League and as an alternate for the WestCAT Board of Directors. Mr. Simpson feels that the three major issues facing Hercules today are the need to develop an economic base, maintenance of the infrastructure and developing and maintaining zoning requirements. Moyse Howard, Jr. was appOinted by the c.~ty Council to the Community Services Commission to complete a term that will end in January, 1991. Mr. Howard has volunteered in the community as a former member of the Hercules Tomorrow Committee and on the selection committee for the current Pinole/Hercules Little League field. He believes the most important issues or concerns to be addressed by the ~ommunity . Services Commission are day care centers, an ~ncrease ~n recreational activities and ways to enhance communication and partiCipation among the multicultural people of Hercules. �CITY OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING HOLIDAYS Monday, December 24 Christmas Eve Tuesday, December 25 Christmas Day Monday, December 31 New Year's Eve Tuesday, January 1 New Year's Day Monday, January 21 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day you THE CITY STAFF WISH A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASO" " RIDESHARE WEEK On September 11, Resolution 133 1990, the Hercules City Council adopted supporting Governor WEST COUNTY RECYCLESf In a continuing effort to recycle, .Richmond Sanitary Service will provide curbside collection services for recyclable materials. on your regular pick-up day, place the following items in your green recycling container and set i t out alongsid,e your garbage cans. NEWSPAPERS - IN BROWN PAPER SHOPPING BAGS OR SECURELY BUNDLED PLASTIC PET BOTTLES (2 LITER SODA BOTTLES) ALUMINUM AND TIN CANS GLASS BOTTLES/JARS Recycle Toda Deukmejian's proclamation declaring the Week o f October 1- 5, 1990 as Rideshare Week in California. The Governor's Proclamation is as follows: Save Tomorrow f EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT Richmond SanItary Se:r:vice also. provides other recycling services. For more info~tion call them at 262 - 1600. STATE OF CALIFORNIA EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE CITY OF HERCULES A PROCLAMAT I ON I;.y Iht:; Goyernor oi tht Siolte 01 CJlifo rn ia \/lIDZAS . the! ..... ot ...·idQllhll.. iDj\ ........... of t~Ol!I ap onn i"n in Calitol;'n;b b ... pouo t ul to re<i llclt f uoll c:on . ...pti OQ. nit l'oll ll tl11n. t ra,r fi \l.· C<mll , .. tion. tr .... po'ttatioll eo~t .....d pedr.ilIt Uli'fI'd. : IlAd 1;'"' IIBD&&S. tbe pl1bUe u.d p:d.... t.. bni" .. 1t e _ u ) ' tt!l'ooSbout e .. 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St n. t o be _ te of t b.. u n,. hn<lfiu -rid ••ll.rilIg haa to ofh e t o bot h i .. 4iv Ld ... h and h ..,d,lI &11' u: ... <1 1lBDI&S. du .. in~ th .. ... ek of Oc. l obn I-~ . 1990. t lroe C.l iforl)l.a D-ep nweot of 't'z:uuop oH'tion . nd Ol b. .. t r .... pon n iotl- r el.t:ed IIroupa throug&oul ou r a tat . vil l b<l ob... "nns Ca I,H ond. !tUu b.& ... Week : .... taaa'IIII:. I. ~ llmmcE.llAJl. Govern of of t b. Sute of C&.lUorni • • do baRhy p'l'OClaiJo Oc tober 1-5 . 1990. u Rt6 ... hilu lite!< i n Cali f omia &lid .. r , . all dtis..,. t o 1'Ko",iz .. tb. u,01't~t rol..c .. h ieh rid .. lh. rir> g plaYI ill .... !lring t he e onti:lul d eeonooo le I"d ...vi~ul hea lt h of our Sure . The City o f Herc ul e s is recruit i ng fo r a Perso nn e l Off ice r. The Pe r so nne l Off ice r is res ponsibl e for pl a nn ing , o rganiz i ng, a nd a dmini s t e ring t he Ci t y' s Perso nne l se rvi ces , e mp loyee / labor re l a tion s , aff irma ti ve acti o!,), e mployee training and d e ve l opme nt, employee bene fit plans, and r isk management. Final f iling deadline : 121 2 8 / 90 . The fol l owing are t empo rary / part - time openings in th e Parks a nd Recreatio n De par t ment. Bot h po s it io ns are open unt il f i lled: 1 ) B/ A Sc hool Child Ca r e Program Teacher $8. 0 0 - $10.21 pe r hour Requires education e quivalent to graduation from HS, plus 12 units of c oursework in early childhood educ ation. 2) Fac ility Attendant $8.00 - $10.21 per hour App licants must be at least 21 yrs. o ld; respons i ble, dependable and must be able to work independentl y. Further information abo ut the job o pportunitites and a City a ppl i cation f orm are available at the City of Hercules, 111 Civic Drive or by calling (415) 799-8204. DI vn1IISS IIIIIaOF 1 hIN" be u'unto . e r I<y had end clU n d the Greet Seal of. tb, Stu. of CaUforn i a Hay 19'10 . t o be atf~ecI tU.. 30t h d.y of ;,.......y- "'OI......l:.J: ...... --,?Jr-'.- COMMISSION VACANCIES G.....,rnor of Califomia Beginning December 10, applications will be available for the Hercules Planning and Community Services Commissions. The terms of Planning Commissioners Robert Kard and Connie Jorgensen will expire in January. The terms of Community Services Commissioners Beth Bartke, Michael Doran, Eduardo Manuel and Moyse Howard will also expire in January. Applicants must be residents of the City of Hercules. The City Council may choose to reappoint the incumbants or Interviews will be held in January appoint new members. and the appointments will be made at the first meeting in February. The City Council continues to encourage residents of Hercules to use public transportation. If you need information regarding mass transit, call the following numbers: Ferry Serv ice 415-546-2896 WestCAT 415-724-7993 AC Transit 415-758-2266 BART 415-236-BART RIDES 415-861-POOL Sharing rides ensures a healthier environment for this and future generatio ns of Hercules residents and other residents of California. The members of the Planning Commission act in an advisory capacity and assist the City Council in their duties relating to the growth and development of the City of Hercules. Other duties include making recommendations to the City Council on the General Plan, specific neighborhood plans, tentative maps, environmental documents, design review, zoning issues and various other duties related to planning. The Commission meets the first and third Mondays of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The Community Services Commissioners are appointed to advise and assist the City Council in their duties relating to the growth and development of parks, recreational facilities and human service programs in the City of Hercules . The Community Servic es Commission meets on the second Monday of each month in the City Council Chambers at 7:30 p.m. Interested residents may pick up applications December 10 at City Hall, 111 Civic Drive. information call the City Clerk at 799-8215. 2 beginning For more �PUBLIC WORKS PIPELINE A NEW LOOK FOR THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS The City of Hercules Building Department has a new Chief. She is Margret Elliott. Margret comes to Hercules from the City of Berkeley, where she was very active in code enforcement issues. Margret will be a valuable asset to the Cl ty and 1s available to discuss your Building Code questions most every afternoon, Monday through Friday. Stop by and get acquainted, she's there to. help you. Sycamore Avenue and Civic Drive Lighting Improvements .! INFORMATION MEETING Blue Water in Hercules Sycamore Avenue Overlay On ' p,c tober 10, "the County tlea~th Department held a nother . int·ormation meeting on the "Blue Water" situation 1n the Heights . The high'-copp'e r . level in ' the drinking water ,Of several homes seems - to. be. t!te res!ll t ,Of se:veral 'factors . I act.lng tog.e the·r . One i~ t.h~ corrasi ve action on the intex:lor of the pipes ".by the flux used in soldering pipe joints, . The ot.her major factor is the fact that long periods' of ~,ime m~y pass befr;,re the , houses ar.e sold ·a nd -the p.ipes put into· .r egular ' use ', Once the pipes are used regularly, a. p:ro:tec;t.1:ve coating bu~lds up on the interior .,a nd the oorros i va ac~ ion is hal t 'ed·. . This is 'a ' publ.ic h'e alth .Lssue and the Counby Hea.lt.h Department .is W'orking 'ii.t h Standard pacif~c to solve the problem. East )lay Munlclpl'l Utility District The City is advertising for bids to improve the lighting at Sycamore Avenue and Civic Drive. The City expects that by improving the lighting at this intersection, the drive up to City Hall during night meetings will be much safer and easier for all . Measure C Funds will be used to finance this project. (EBI!UD) is testin9 their l.aterals· fLam the street to the me'ter. The City's Building Department will keep ·t he test results from the -County in the property files.' If requested, City Buj,lding Inspectors wj..ll . perfoz:m post flus-h inspections of ~he water lines to insure that' the minor plumbing alteratiefls necessan to the' flushing procedure have been repaired . .' - STREET SWEEPING The City has recently completed an overlay on Sycamore Avenue from Palm Avenue to approximately 910 feet west. The overlay was required to repair various road fail ures that existed. A new program to overlay the City's arterial and collector routes is being developed to make efficient use of any gas tax money rece ived by the City. CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT IN 1990 Community /Swim Center The construction of a Community/Swim Center ,Complex is well .unde.r:way . The CommunitylSwim Center complex 1s loca.t ed near the intersection of Refugio Valley Road and Redwood Road. The complex ~ill provide a diverse range of activities and will contain dressing rooms, an instructional /recreational pool, a play pool for small children, and a full service kitchen . . Additi'onally, the building can be used for large assemblies. It is expected that the Community/Swim Center will open by Summer of 1~91. The Community/Swim Center complex was financed . through a combination of General Obligation bonds, -Community Development Fees, and City fund£ . The City of Herc ules Public Works department contrac ts for routine street with Universal Building Services sweeping. Attached is the schedule for streets in your area. Street sweeping is performed on the 3rd wednesday of the month, between the hours of 8:00 8. m. and 5:00 p .m . To increase the efficiency of the street sweeping service, mark your calendar to note the day t hat sweeping is to be done in your area and remove your vehicles from the street by 8:00 a.m. This will allow the sweeper to stay in the sweeping lane, and clean all the c urbs and gutters. Street sweeping delays may be caused by several things s u ch as rain, breakdown and construction. In the event of rain delays I street sweeping will be done the following day or the following Wedne sday. Feel free to contact Cheryl, in the Public Works Maintenance department for scheduling information at (41 5 ) 799 - 8241. Community/Swim Center ·F ire Station A new fire station is being constructed at the intersection of .Partridge and Refugio Valley - Road. The new station will have approximately 1800 squar.e feet of 11vi,ng and office space and will provide fire protection to developments on the east side of the City. Additionally, the new station will have a drought tole~ant demonstration garden. The Rodeo-,Hercules Fire Protection District will operate the new station under a long-term lease agreement with the City. It is expected that the new station will be in s.ervice early next year. The station is being funded by a combination of Communi ty Development Fees, Shea Homes, and City funds. EVEN MONTHS February, April, June, August, October and December All streets and courts off of and including: Lupine, Iris, Violet, Beechnut, Manzanita, Tamarack, Ca nterbury, Dartford and Newberry. Redwood, Sequoia, , ........"" ----" ., . "}.\ ' . .-, ~. -----,.------- r / .~ / "'r - - - - - - - - . KEY: EVEN MONTHSEVERY MONTH· ".,111 000 MONTHS- EVERY MOlITH Refugio Valley Road, Sycamore and San Pablo Avenue. January, March, May, July September and November All streets and courts off of and including: Pheasant, including up to Tanager, Falcon, Sparrow, Partridge, Northshore Business Park, Hercules, Santa Fe, Pearce, Skelly, Dunham, Fawcett, Williams and Rosti. 3 �Reg istration is on a first-come, fi rst served basis. Unless otherwise specified in the individual class descriptions, no registration "ill be accepted by the instructors and there are no phone reqistrations. You may register at the Parks & Recreation Depa rtment from 8:30 a.m . to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday . Checks should be made payable to the "City of Hercu les " and may bemail.e dto the Parks & Recreation Department,/111 Civic Drive, Herc ules, CA 94547. Or you may mail in your regi s tra tion. Please include with your che~k or money order the following information regarding the olass or activity you are registering for: 'tou will be notified if there are changes in the schedules or if the class is full. 1. Name, address and phone number (a daytime number and an evening number) . 2. Name of activity. .;3. The date , day and time of the activity :for which. you are registering. If you are signing up for childre_n 's inclu de the name and age of your child. Otherw i se l activ ities, please please attend the first class meeting . Refunds (less $5.00) or t ransfe rs will be granted no ~ater than one weekday p rior t o the first class meeting. A full refund wi ll be given if the class i'5 cance l ed by the Parks & Recr eation Department. No refunds or transfers will be allowed the day of the c~ass or after the c lass has started. SPECIA,L ACTIVITIES Family Sing-Along 5 Chinese Cooking Toy Drive 5 CPR B from, Santa 5 Dog Obedience B S;4rita Visits s .t cargazing " 5 5 CHILDREN'S CLASSES Balletc 6 Baton, Dance & Porn Pon 7 Dance Exploration 7 Judo 10 Mini Gym 7 Tahitian Dance & Drumming 7 Drawing Painting 9 Palettes of Color Home Decorating 9 Video Production B Volunteer Program B SENIOR CITIZENS' ACTIVITIES CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS ,~ Child Care 11 Holiday Day camp 11 Tiny Tots 11 . Winter Day Camp 11 FITNESS & SPORTS 4 Aerobics with Dena 10 Back Flexibility & strengthening 10 Jacki's Aerobic Dance 10 Jazzercise 10 Judo 10 so~ stOv ~~:'V.~~~ ~V 12 " �" , +' SPECIAL 'ACTIVITIESII ails \\\e ~ ~et. ~\\\\ ,<)0"'" J'l 1 The City of Hercules, cooperatively with the Rodeo/Hercules Fire District and local business owners, is once again collecting toys in this area for the needy children in our communities. TOys will be presented to the Department of Social Services for distribution through their "Toy Shop" to individuals and families who qualify for assistance. The agency was able to serve over 2,400 underprivileged children last year by providing free toys with the help of Hercules residents, and this year we hope to increase our support. New and/or used toys can be dropped off at the following locations before December 15, 1990. City Hall Monday - Friday Saturdays 8:30am - 5:00pm 8:30am - 12:00pm Hercules Fire Station Daily 8:00am - 4:00pm holly at .. ~ n 1'l II FAMILY SING-ALONG Are you looking for a fun, free family activity this Holiday Season? Join our Community Chorus for their Holiday Performance and Family Sing-Along to be held Sunday afternoon, December 16 from 3:00 to 4:00 p . m. at the Hercules Senior Center, 111 Civic Drive , Hercules. For more information contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 799-8230. " For He's A;J611y Good Fe-HOw , ' " ~ In Creekside Shopping Center: Bank of America Monday - Friday Saturdays 12:00pm - 6:00pm 9:00am - 6:00pm Wells Fargo Bank Monday - Friday Saturdays 9:00am - 6:00pm 9:00am - 4:00pm Monday - Saturday Burgerama 10:00am - 8:00pm In Park Lake Plaza (near Raleys) 8:30am - 6:30pm 10:00am - 3:00pm Monday - Friday Saturdays Postal Annex In willow Avenue Shopping Center lin's Food Center 6:00am - r1:00pm Daily ,Fo~oro Neighborhood Park Ti-red of a 10n9 drive L0r art :eyeniri:1:J out? Want somethIng ' fun, e'duc:a~ipna,l, and ~ ~, to do' in the eyening with the ~:ttl'S? , l[~de~. ~clea:r:: ni"glttt~me ski~s · t'igl}t here,' in J{eJ;cu1.eS; Bee ex~it.ing, .~. btiH. ian1;; , Vi~W'S o ·f tne moon, ' planets " beautiful , star €~u·sters, ~ ~al~xj.es ; ·the Milky Way, anq other wonders tl:u70ugh: te~escopes and binodu.a.ars, ,and learn what . y.ou.,' see'; ,(zom~ ' bo., a ' s ,e m - m:o n:thIy pu:blic :,~:.i;I:;:~:f51 program be,gun , .in MaxC;n, ' ;", and : letl ' by two e v'ol.uQ.t'eeis f:rom ; bll~ : . Lawrence Fla') .l : of Soience Stargazing,_ prqgram in Ber!5:eley. If ' y6u are 'a - ·teacher" bri!lg 'your" 71,as~j . i:f~'~ :l?aient;, bring ' your ~hi:Qd~en. If you are' Ia:n ·amat,e.ur " j3:'st-ronomer, noyj,ce ', or· expell"t, bring your own. bi,nocu+ars" and . teles.capes ~n(:l''' share your knowledge .and ' enthusia'sm~ 'D ress w:armly. ," PLEASE",. ~ ·NO SMOKING.' OR ,ALCOHOL, THERE!!! ,: p'd HERCULES COMMUNITY CHORUS " ' Enjoy sin9ing'i? """aUld you like 'to Join a cOlMlunity choruS? The Rercu l~if Community Chor~s is now forming in antic~ation ·of H¢lict~y. performances. Dorr't miss, out on the fun - call the Parks & Re-crea,tion D~partment at' 799-82-3.Q for mo're - inLorma,t~en ~ . " ' ' . A LETTER FROM SANTA Have you been looking for that extra-speCial item that will make your c hild's Holiday exceptional this year? May we suggest a letter from Santa Claus~ Santa's elves will be sending out personalized letters on North Pole stationery for delivery just before Christmas. Rudolph has volunteered to lick stamps this year. Forms may be pi c ked up at City Hall at the Parks & Recreation Departmen t . All registration forms and fees must be received by Wednesday, December 12th. The fee is $4.00. STARGAZING , Location: a: ' . jol ~. 11 good lei. tow, ' Red-Hrte:r:;e<j ' flashl1gh,ts ' ' <roly, SEE A spe cial personally autographed photo of Santa will included. For more information call Santa's elves 799 - 8230, be at Y!>U We' ~l be viewing .Saturn': ~!1~ ~~rs , :thrOU9,hout the Fall t! Second & Fourth Through Saturdays Januar;y weather permitting "'Partly cloudy ' QK 1: 3,0 pm-ll: 00 pm 1'5'1', ' coor~~nate4 Marc Dunoan, by Ba~.Ld ~ ifarris · , and ,Ch ar.J..J..e Bush, ,R iCk> Ta,ft{, Ray Lou~e, Wong, and, :AI Tallman' ~, :lC!l.OJIUb \ . ---~~ Er~ie as,s is.t ed by ' >,C hu'n g ~'!t1~r , SANTA VISITS Invite, Santa to your home this holiday season! Santa will be visiting our community December 21, 22, 23, and 24 from 6:00 p.m . to 9:00 p.m. He will spend ten minutes with your fami ly . Each child present wi ll receive a coloring book a nd candy cane. Santa wi l l also pass out any presents which you may provide. Santa's helper will take pictures of the fun if you supply a camera and film. Santa's elves at the Parks & Recreation Department wil l provide you with t he dates a nd times Santa will be in your neighborhood when you phone them at 799-8230. Reservations will be accepted beginning December 1 at 8:30 a.m. at the Parks & Recreation Office, 111 Civic Drive, and visits must be paid for at that time. For parties larger than ten children, please reserve two time slots so Santa . can spend some time with each child. Santa has set aside Friday, December 21 for his visits to the Viewpointe area, and he will be in Hercules December 22, 23, and 24!! Fees for Santa's visits are as follows: December 21/22/23 December 24 $15.00 $20.00 5 �CHILDRJENI.S CLASSES BALLET Location : Hercules Historic C1ubhouse Hercules ~ Ballet offers excellent train ing for the professionally oriented child and the student who simply wants to enjoy the art and technique of dancing . The goal of the program is to h e lp each chi l d achieve personal best at the pace most suited to him. his or her Classes follow a semester system , with each semester comprised of three six-week sessions. Promotions to new levels take p l ace at semester breaks, but new students are· accepted at any time . The normal number of semesters required to complete a level is indicated in the level descriptions. Sally Whitehead has been teaching ballet for over 18 years . Sally has taught all age groups and all skill levels. Her own background includes training and performance with the Oakland Ballet Academy and Company , and the Houston Ballet Academy. She has also been a regular teache.r at the Berkeley Ballet Theatre . Ballet lA Introduction of Classical Ba l let Ages 7 and 8 years = = 12/4-1/22 Tues. Semester Break 1/29 -3/5 Tues . 3/12-4/23 Tues. 4/30-6/4 Tues . aallet l. RES. LNON - RES . !lanS. 1213 -1 /23 MW Semester Break 2/4 - 3/18 MW 3120 -4/ 29 MW 5/1-6/12 MW III BES./NON- RES . 4 : 00 - 5:00 pm $55.00/$60.00 4:00-5:00 pm 4:00-5:00 pm 4:00-5 :0 0 pm $55.00/$60.00 $55 . 00/$60.00 $55 . 00/$60 . 00 Intermediate Ballet stu d ents build up strength and concentration while proper technique is increasingly fine tuned . Students of sufficient age, strength and technique will be permitted to begin pointe work . Opportuni ty will also be given to learn short choreographed ballets for those who wish to do so. Three classes per week are r equired, except by spec i al p e rmis sion . Th ree to f our semesters are nee ded to complete this course. p DAYS 3:15-4:00 pm 3 :15-4:00 pm 3:15-4: 00 pm $30.00/$33.00 $30.00/$33.00 $30 .00/ $33.00 12/5-1128 Th (pointe) Semester Break 1/30-3/13 MW Th (pointe) 3/ 14-4/30 MW Th (pointe) 5/2-6/13 MW Th (pointe) = = Intermediate Level One Ages 10 years and up $3 0.00/$33 . 00 Elementary Level One Ages 8 to 14 years = 12/6 - 1/29 TTH Semester Break 1/31-3/12 TTH TTH 3/ 14-4 /30 5/2-6/11 TTH DAYS 3:15-4:00 pm This is , the first year course in classical ballet; ~Eight to ten year olds with no previous e xperience should take Ballet IA before entering t hi s class. Older stude nts may enter this c lass directly but please join us at the semester break. Two classes a week are required to e nsu re adequate practice and muscular development . No practice at home is required. Two semesters are nee ded to complete this level. I2AXS. Elementary Level Two The second elementary level teaches the remaining fundamental ballet exercises and prepares the students for intermediate work. Two classes per week are required, with two to three semesters to complete the level. BALLET Along wi th learning fundamental ballet exercises, Ballet IA students will be experimenting with basic dance concepts through creative movement and exploration . This class is designed to uniquely prepare the younger student wi th little or no e xperience for c lassical ballet tra ining . It is also an excellent follow- up class for graduati n g Dance Exploration students , with material appropr iate for the slight l y older child . New students may join at any time. It takes one to two semesters to complete t he level DAY Ballet I i RES. Lt:IQ~-RES. 4 :1 0- 5:00 pm $50.00/$55.00 4 10-5 00 pm 4 10-5 00 pm 4 10-5 00 pm $50.00/$55.00 $50.00/$55 .00 $50.00/$55 . 00 QATI;.S. MW e511let lY = ' RES. /NON - RES. 5 : 00 - 6 : 15 pm 6:30-7 :3 0 pm $75.00/82.00 5 : 00-6:15 6:30-7:30 5:00-6:15 6:30-7:30 5:00-6:15 6:30-7:30 $75.00/82 .0 0 pm pm pm pm pm pm $75.00/82.00 $'75.00/82.,0,0 Intermediate Level Two ~al le t IV continues to build technique, strength , and complexity levels to prepare the student f o r advanced levels of training. Ballet IV students must commit t o a minimum of three days a week . (Thursday evening pointe c lass may not count as a separate c lass , but must ~ taken in conj uncti on with the Thursday Ballet IV class . ) Addit ional lower level classes recommended for serious students, and may b e taken with permissi o n of instructor , at no extra charge. Approximately four semesters are needed to complete the course. = M (III/IV) 12/4-1/28 TTH TH (pointe) S~mester Break M ' (III/IV) 1 /29-3/ 12 TTH TH (point) M (III/IV) 3/ 14-4/30 TTH TH (pointe) M (III / IV) 5/2 - 6/ TTH TH (pointe) Bl:jS LtlQtl-BESI 5:00-6:15 pm 5:00 - 6:30 pm 6:30-7:30 pm 5:00-6:15 5:00-6:30 6 : 30 - 7:30 5:00-6:15 5:00-6:30 6:30-7 : 30 6: 00- 6 :15 5: 00 - 6 : 30 6:30-7:30 pm pm pm pm pm pm pm pm pm $85.00/$93.00 $85.00/$93.00 $85.00 /$93.00 $85.00/$93 .0 0 FOR COMPLETE VISION SERVICES KATERINA R. ZISMAN, 0.0., F.B.C.O. FRANK ZISMAN, 0 .0., PhD, F.A.A.O. UPS . FAX . Federal Express High Speed Copies . Laminating Stamps . Pri.ate Mailboxes . Keys Greeting Cards.' Gifts . Packaging OffICe Supplies • Notary Public r HOURS: Mon· Fr; 8:30 am to 6:30 pm Saturday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm 1572 Sycamore Av~nue Hercules, CA 94547 (415) 245·0434 6 John B. Wayland. D.D.S. Modern Gentle Dentistry Open on Soturdayl 799-31011) • Childrens Dentistry • Adults • Orthodontics 1500 Sycamore Ave·" Ste. B-7, Hercules OPTOMETRY 1500 SYCAMORE, SUITE B 1 HERCULES CA 94547 (415) 799-7380 �CHILDRENIS CLASSES· DANCE EXPLORATION A Pre-Ballet Experience Location: BATON, DANCE '& POM PON Ohione community Center Instructor Jacqueline Carl-Seidel received her early training at the, University of California at Irvine. A scholarship to the American School of Ballet (Jaffrey) took her to New York for 3 years. Another scholarship took her to Austria where she spent nine years dancing in Landestheatres in Linz and Salzburg and teaching classes to children and adults in both ballet ~nd expressive movement. Location: This unique class combines dance movement and baton twirling skill.s. Routines are choreographed to music and are easy and fun to learn. This class is designed for children ages 5 years and up and helps with the development of rhythm, hand/eye coordination and self confidence. Jacqueline has performed in, as well as prepared , programs for ch.i:ldren in Los Angeles and New York public schools under the auspices of Young Audiences. She has taught dance since she was 16 and is currentl~ teaching at the Berkeley Ballet Theatre. Instructor Sandi Rics has taken teams to the USTA National Twirling Championships 9 years in a row, and they have won the championship each year. This year, the Syndication Twirl Dance Exploration provides an opportunity for children ages 4-7 to explore and express ideas through movement and contribute to the development of coordination, muscle tone and grace. Some ballet exercises will be taught. No class uniform is required. Shorts and t-shirts are acceptable. Sessions are 6 weeks long. Sat. Sat . TIME 1/5-219 2/16-3/23 9:00-9:45 am 9:00-9:45 am Team won the Bronze Medal in the 1990 World Championships. Beginners RES/NON-RES DATES Ohlone Community Center 1/15-2119 2/26-4/09 4/16-5/21 Tues. Tues. Tues. $24 . 00/$27.00 $24.00/$27.00 TIME RES./NON - RES. 3:15-4:00pm 3:15-4:00pm 3:15-4:00pm $30.00/$33 . 00 $30 . 00/$33.00 $30.00/$33.00 f, MINI-GYM. TAHITIAN DANCE AND ··DRUMMING Location: ~cation: Foxboro Community Center Instructor Sybil Pruett has been teaching Tahitian Dancing and Tahitian Drumming for the past 20 years. Sybil has taught all age groups and all levels. Her own background includes extensive training in the Hawaiian and Tahitian Dance. Her professional group known as "The Kuuipo Ohana Dancers" has performed and competed at various dance competitions traveling to Southern California and as far as '1Iawaiii her group has consistently placed in the top "3." u The Tah! tian classes also serve as a for m of exercise 'for for some adult students. This ca n be a fun form of aerobic conditioning. .' DAY RES. /NON-RES. New Beginners Sat On - going 10: 30-11: 30 am Note: Additional family members pay : Beginning & Intermediate $25 . 00/$28.00 $12.501$14.00 Sat Note: $25.00/$28.00 $12.50/$14.00 On- going 11:30 - 12:30 pm Additional family members pay: On-going 1:00 - 2:00 pm Additional family members pay: $25.001$28.00 $12.50/$14.00 Tahitian Drumming Sat ~ On- going 2:30 - 3:15 pm Additional family members pay: Instructo~ ' Chri~t1ne Pesmark is ' excited about bringing a ' , fun new program to the City of Hercule~! Children 'between ,the , ages ' of ' 2 1/2 to 4 years wi l~ . have the opp<?rtunity to explore and develop fundamental ' Flo,t or skills such ' as eye-hand coordination, light stretching, ronning, jumping, \ cra\.tling" swinging, rolling", balancing : and hanging while , under .the guidance of trained., s -t aft. C,lass size is lir;aited to 10 students ' and, ,children, will be placed In .class accordi.n g to. age le'v el and BoeHll deV'e~Qpment. clas$ structure and emp'h~slS vevol v~s around the differing developmental needs. 0f ,chlldren . during the toddler and . pre-$choo,l' , 'st'a ge. During this pe,r iod of early childhoo~ there is ,significant motor learning and deve19pment. Specialized equiptnertt such as balance beam~, climbing structures, tunnels and ' musiC are used to increase mp.t~vation and enhance performance. The open layout of ti equi.pment will allow th~ -~hild to ' explore objeots, ' interact ~ wl:th peers, explore language and feelings adl within a safe ··and enriching enyirorunent. While the class ' is designed to increase a, childf~ motor skills, ~he 99al is .t o HAVE FUll! ! :r'he Cnr.tstine presently a graduating seni,or at the · california . i\t 'Oavi.s.-· Her field of study is Human D$velopment, with an emphasis ' on the development of '~children; Thi$ ' emphasis. ' in~olves· '·a variety of olasses , which , include the observation" interaction, and study of ' early ; childhOOd 'development. ,> Through her student.s , she has gained haridEi-on, exper,ience, . working in 1?t'e-schoo!s and _ elementary sch'ools. In addition, . she has work.ed with the, Ci:t;.y of H'e rcules , Parks -& Recrea'tion .pepartment·, since 198'7. H'fr goal i 'n this course is to an'aoura,ge chi;ldren to exploxe their world:' 'and ti~come independent -individual.s wlt·h high self-as·teem. . is un~versity of Advanced Sat ~ .6hlorie Community $21.00 / $24.00 $10 . 50 / $12.00 A11 fees are per month. RES/NON - RES Tahitian Dance & Drumming will take a break for the holiday season and will resume in January. Sat. ,Sat. ·Sat. ,. Stephen L. Gold,D.D.s. ORTHODONTICS URGENT CARE CENTER - HILLTOP Mon - Fri 8am - 8pm Sat & Sun 9am - 5pm 1S00 TARA )fILLS DRIVE SUI~ 204 PINOlE~~. 94S64 7;4-4746 Q Holiday $35.00/$38.00 $35.00/$38 . 00 $35.00/$38.00 $35.00/$38.00 :. Wishing you a Healthy and Happy Holiday! Regular Hours: Scu!ptor of Smiles 10:15- 11:00 ~ 11:15-12:00 noon 10:15-11:00 am li:15-12:00 · noon 1/5-2/9 1/5 - 2/9 2/16 - 3123 2/16 - 3/23 Sat. RF/MrlC Sun Belt Proper1ies An Independent Member Broker H~urs: Christmas Eve - 8am - 4pm Christmas Day - Closed •. New Yea(s Eve- 8am - 4pm New Yea(s Day - 9am 2970 Hilltop Mall Rd., Suite 101 Hilttop Medical Building Richmond 222-80000 ", ~~_4II:'~~**.*~_\?1.4iI*4II,;lis . Gary Tioseco Broker/ Principal Hercules West Contra Costa Bus: (4'5) 970· 7659 Res: (4'5) 799-6632 Tagalog Fluently Spoken 7 �ADULT ACTIVITIES VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM r OBEDIENCE Location: QhIone School Yard 1616 Pheasant Drive Basic dog obedience teaches your dog to be a friend of neighbors and helps to develop a confident relationship between dog and handler. Instructor Eileen Hanson of Danics Kennels, has taught many classes in the area. This class is designed for both pet and owner and will teach you to train your dog with kindness, not abuse. The beginning class is designed for dogs over 4 months of age and will teach the handler how to train his/her dog to heel, sit, stay, stand and corne on command. Bring all handlers shot records bring to the first their dogs to the class. first Intermediate class meeting. Beginning handlers do not bring their dogs to the first class meeting. It is an orientation meeting for owners only. TIME RES/NON-RES 9:00-10:00 am 10.00 - 11:00 am $25.00/28.00 $25.00/28.00 3/2-4/13 3/2-4113 9:00-10:00 am 10:00-11:00 am $25.00/28.00 $25.00(28.00 4/20-5/25 4/20-5125 9:00-10:00 am 10:00-11:00 am $25.00/28.00 $25.00/28.00 LEVEL DAYS DATES Int. Beg. Sat. Sat. 1112-2/16 1/12-2/16 Int. Beg. Sat. Sat. Int. Beg. Sat. Sat. ... . Hercules Co~ity Television Studio ' Hercules COlMlunilty Telev:ision Is the City's public .acce·ss television station where qualified residents can make and: show their own video programs. This class wLli qualify you to use the facilities and teach the use of cameras, VCR's and other vi.deo equipment . Al$o covered will be scripts and the ent~re .producti.o n process from initial idea to inal Maximum class' size Is 12. Please 1 at Clty Hall between 8:30 a.m . and 5:00 p.m. , through Friday. ~ ~ RES/NON-RES 1/10 - 2/14 7:00-9:30 pm ~30.00/$37.50 Pinole United Methodist Church 2000 San Pablo Avenue Pinole, CA 94564 (415) 724-3312 , ,(fV' cardio-pulmonary resuscitation training teaches a highly effective method used to restore heartbeat and breathing in a victim by means of external heart compression and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. This modular course is taught through the combination of workbooks, pee'r practice, mannequin demonstration, and evaluation by the Fire Department' 5 CPR instructors. REGISTRATION IS EXTREMELY LIMITED. The Parks and Recreation Department will issue receipts to pre-registered students which must be shown as proof of registration. The Red Cross will issue certification cards to students who successfully complete the course. The fee to reserve your space in the CPR classes is $2.50 for Hercules residents and $5.00 for non-residents DAY Wed Mon Mon DATES 1/30 & 2/6,20 2/25 & 3/4,11 4/22,29 & 5/6 RES/NON-RES TIME 7:00-10:00 pm 7:00-10:00 pm 7:00-10:00 pm $25.00/$27.50 $25.00/$27.50 $25.00/$27.50 *The balance of $22.50 is payable to the Rodeo Hercules Fire District at the first class meeting . INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICE • Custom Window Trea/ments • Wal/covering • Catpet k • Residential & Commercial Call for Free Con sultation • Elaine Sc hmidt • Barbara Orloff HOLIDAY EVENTS 12 / 2 Adve nt Workshop 12:15 pm 12 / 10 Choir Program 6: 30 pm "·Chris tmas Around the World" 11 :30 am 12/23 Children's Chris tmas Service 12/24 Family Service 12/24 10:30 pm Candlelight Communion Service ,, \ (415) 724-9616 BROUGHT\ or 256-9307 TO YOU BY DECORA'FING 7:00 pm 11 Foxboro Community Center • Furnilure 100 lI1ars of Failh, Growlh and Service 8 If you feel that you have the ability and skills to help out after a major emergency, please call us at 799-823 0 . Your name, address, phone number, and your particular skill will be placed in our files. Location: VIDEO PRODUCTION CIty Hall As the designated shelter and volunteer coordinator, the Parks and Recreation Director is responsible for maintaining a list of community volunteers for this purpose . CPR" A well trained dog is . the best kind there is( Location: As part of the City's on-going Emergency Preparedness Program, we are seeking names, addresses and phone numbers of individuals who could volunteer during or after a major - emergency, such as a severe earthquake. The City is especially interested in individuals that have skills needed for post-disas't er response. Doctors, nurses, fire department personnel, police officers, equipment operators, and shelter managers are a sample of a few of the many skilled persons being sought. D~~ \ \ \ �FITNESS & SPORTS JAZZERCISE Location: Senior Center The original jazz-dance-fitness program. This class promotes fitness, firmness, and flexibility through aerobic exercise. Classes are taught by Holly Bengston Tuesday & Thursdays 6:15 - 7:10 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Registration instructor. is Drop-In: 8 Classes: $ 4.00 22.00 BACK FLEXIBILITY AND STRENGTHENING Location: at The purpose of this class is to teach you an array of no-impact deep muscle therapy exercises. You will learn how to prevent (or rid yourself of) unnecessary back discomfort by flexing and strengthening your delicate back muscles. Instructors are Dr. Denise Walther and Laura Ianacone.. DAY AEROBICS WITH DENA Location: , Tues. Hercules Historic Clubhouse ,$4.00 9ne-month unlimited: $4'0.00 Monday, ' Tu'esday, Wednesday at 6 · :4~ to 7:45 p.m. Thursday at 7:45 to 8:4'5 , R~m~ ' Saturda~ DATE TIME 1 / 15-3/5 7:30-8:30 pm RES./NON-RES. $22.00/$25.00 TAl CHI CHUAN Dena, a certified aerobic instructor with 9 years experience has develo·p ed an ' intense', fun.! energetic exercise class. ' Whether you pre,f er ' hi-gil or low impact, " y~u can "join t.h!'s· class. The instructpr handles ';1'11 class fees·. ' Drop' in: Senior Center Location: Foxboro Community Center Tai Chi Chuan is an l promote flexibility, ancient Chinese exercise designed to strength, balance and coordination. , It also emphasizes stretching and slow graceful movements, ; and is especially good for reducing tension in the body. : Many animal movements are mimicked in teaching this art . form such as the bear's, the tiger's, and the crane's, just to mention a few. The form of Tai Chi being taught by instructor Bryan Umeki is called Kwang Ping Yang Style, which is at least 3,000 years old l and is rarely taught outside of China. This class is also beneficial as a tool for meditation purposes. at. 9.:00 a.m: I Bryan has been practicing the art form of Tai Chi Chuan for ' fifteen years and has been a teacher for twelve through Wen t-------------------~--------------------------~--------------_fwu Martial Arts scnool in El Cerrito. Sign early since this class is limited to twelve students. TIME 1/12-3/2 Sat ~EROBIC , 9,00-10:00 am up RES/NON-RES $40.00/$44.00 DAf'lCE Seni.or Center Jacki's Aerobic Dancing is the original aerobic dance program. This program is well known through its books, records and videocassettes. An exciting new dimension has now been added called It's standing up, muscle strengthening exercise for the Lower Body! You will be working the lower body with controlled and focused moves, and will be introduced to light/medium weights. The first half of each class is warming up and strength- training, and the second half is aerobic conditioning and cooling down. Vertifi~ ~ For your personal fitness program, Jacki's Aerobic Dancing has incorporated vertifi~ with weights and this is the The Complete Dancing Program. And you will have a great time ... so you can be who you want to be! The instructor handles all registration fees in class . For further information call Janey at 724-4509 and leave a message. DAY DATE TIME M/W 1/7-3/27 6:15 -7:15 pm JUDO ~8tion: Ohione community Cen~~ Instructor wayne. , Cunn1ngham brings a' ,wealth ,of eKperience to Hercules . He has ~tudied judo for 30 years and has been teaching for 21 years. ', He is ,a Sandan (third degree black belt) and he is 'a member of many judo organizat'ions. In judo a match can b'e won by using one of several). ·w ays. Each techn.Lque has , many variations , and , has strict: ~ules as' to when and how ~hey may ~e aPE1ie4. . ' TWo methods of technique will be taJght. · They are Shiai: (tournament style) and ·Kata (pre-arra·I'!ged ' f,arms). .Classes are open to stu~ent·s . ages B through ,a dult. SHlAI METHOD: In the SMai Class the stud'e nt will learn to apply their ' t ,e!chniques on a person who is reSisting anQ. als·o attempting ~·o appl~ their own techn1ques. . $80.00 1------------------------------..,f' All studen.ts are required to have their Qwn judo gi. (j>uc;io costume). < 'l'h~Y may pro,v ide their own or purchas-e one' from the instructo." We have now added i1 ',Jlamily 'payment plan. Instructor will ,take registratio,n ,.for all ela'sses ' a~ any time during the sessions. .Lf you wish to speak to the ' .instructor prior to enrollment,. you may call '799 .-82~0 for referral. . BAY POINTE IN REFUGIO VALLEY A VERY SPECIAL PLACE ! Remember - Bo Knows Football & Baseball !!! Bill & Alice Know Bay Pointe '"••• Junior Class - Ages 8 to 12 , RES/NOli-RES Mon & Weq On-g6i09 6:: 00--7 tOO, pm Not.e: AdditJ.onal fam1ly members pay·: $32.00/$35.0,0 , ' $i!; : OO/$l7'.cio Sentor Class - Ages 13 anQ Up Team Re;tl Estate IT WORKS! Buying? Selling? Call Us!!! Bill Prather 222·2200 Days 799-1367 Eves ~Pacffic RESlNON-RES Mon Allee LaPlace 222-2200 Days 758·3440 Eves Real Estate Brokerage 3223 Blume Dr., Suite B 10 & No~e: Richmond, CA 94806 Wed On-going "00-9,:00 pm Additional f~ml1y membets pay: $32 •.001'$35.00 $15.00/$17.00 ICATA METHOD: ;:I .n ·the Ka~aMetl1Qtjof teaching~ two $tudent~ will wor~ together ,practicing< the same techniques as in the Shlai class, but without resistance, and in a pl;ecise regimented manner. This class is for ages 15 and up. RES/NON-RES Frl M!!m on- going 7.00-9 ,00 pm AddlUo""l 'family members pay: $32.00/$35 . 00 $15.00/$17.00 �FITNESS & SPORTS JAZZERCISE Location: Senior Center The original jazz-dance-fitness program. This class promotes fitness, firmness, and flexibility through aerobic exercise. Classes are taught by Holly Bengston Tuesday & Thursdays 6:15 - 7:10 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Registration instructor. is Drop-In: 8 Classes: $ 4.00 22.00 BACK FLEXIBILITY AND STRENGTHENING Location: at The purpose of this class is to teach you an array of no-impact deep muscle therapy exercises. You will learn how to prevent (or rid yourself of) unnecessary back discomfort by flexing and strengthening your delicate back muscles. Instructors are Dr. Denise Walther and Laura Ianacone.. DAY AEROBICS WITH DENA Location: , Tues. Hercules Historic Clubhouse ,$4.00 9ne-month unlimited: $4'0.00 Monday, ' Tu'esday, Wednesday at 6 · :4~ to 7:45 p.m. Thursday at 7:45 to 8:4'5 , R~m~ ' Saturda~ DATE TIME 1 / 15-3/5 7:30-8:30 pm RES./NON-RES. $22.00/$25.00 TAl CHI CHUAN Dena, a certified aerobic instructor with 9 years experience has develo·p ed an ' intense', fun.! energetic exercise class. ' Whether you pre,f er ' hi-gil or low impact, " y~u can "join t.h!'s· class. The instructpr handles ';1'11 class fees·. ' Drop' in: Senior Center Location: Foxboro Community Center Tai Chi Chuan is an l promote flexibility, ancient Chinese exercise designed to strength, balance and coordination. , It also emphasizes stretching and slow graceful movements, ; and is especially good for reducing tension in the body. : Many animal movements are mimicked in teaching this art . form such as the bear's, the tiger's, and the crane's, just to mention a few. The form of Tai Chi being taught by instructor Bryan Umeki is called Kwang Ping Yang Style, which is at least 3,000 years old l and is rarely taught outside of China. This class is also beneficial as a tool for meditation purposes. at. 9.:00 a.m: I Bryan has been practicing the art form of Tai Chi Chuan for ' fifteen years and has been a teacher for twelve through Wen t-------------------~--------------------------~--------------_fwu Martial Arts scnool in El Cerrito. Sign early since this class is limited to twelve students. TIME 1/12-3/2 Sat ~EROBIC , 9,00-10:00 am up RES/NON-RES $40.00/$44.00 DAf'lCE Seni.or Center Jacki's Aerobic Dancing is the original aerobic dance program. This program is well known through its books, records and videocassettes. An exciting new dimension has now been added called It's standing up, muscle strengthening exercise for the Lower Body! You will be working the lower body with controlled and focused moves, and will be introduced to light/medium weights. The first half of each class is warming up and strength- training, and the second half is aerobic conditioning and cooling down. Vertifi~ ~ For your personal fitness program, Jacki's Aerobic Dancing has incorporated vertifi~ with weights and this is the The Complete Dancing Program. And you will have a great time ... so you can be who you want to be! The instructor handles all registration fees in class . For further information call Janey at 724-4509 and leave a message. DAY DATE TIME M/W 1/7-3/27 6:15 -7:15 pm JUDO ~8tion: Ohione community Cen~~ Instructor wayne. , Cunn1ngham brings a' ,wealth ,of eKperience to Hercules . He has ~tudied judo for 30 years and has been teaching for 21 years. ', He is ,a Sandan (third degree black belt) and he is 'a member of many judo organizat'ions. In judo a match can b'e won by using one of several). ·w ays. Each techn.Lque has , many variations , and , has strict: ~ules as' to when and how ~hey may ~e aPE1ie4. . ' TWo methods of technique will be taJght. · They are Shiai: (tournament style) and ·Kata (pre-arra·I'!ged ' f,arms). .Classes are open to stu~ent·s . ages B through ,a dult. SHlAI METHOD: In the SMai Class the stud'e nt will learn to apply their ' t ,e!chniques on a person who is reSisting anQ. als·o attempting ~·o appl~ their own techn1ques. . $80.00 1------------------------------..,f' All studen.ts are required to have their Qwn judo gi. (j>uc;io costume). < 'l'h~Y may pro,v ide their own or purchas-e one' from the instructo." We have now added i1 ',Jlamily 'payment plan. Instructor will ,take registratio,n ,.for all ela'sses ' a~ any time during the sessions. .Lf you wish to speak to the ' .instructor prior to enrollment,. you may call '799 .-82~0 for referral. . BAY POINTE IN REFUGIO VALLEY A VERY SPECIAL PLACE ! Remember - Bo Knows Football & Baseball !!! Bill & Alice Know Bay Pointe '"••• Junior Class - Ages 8 to 12 , RES/NOli-RES Mon & Weq On-g6i09 6:: 00--7 tOO, pm Not.e: AdditJ.onal fam1ly members pay·: $32.00/$35.0,0 , ' $i!; : OO/$l7'.cio Sentor Class - Ages 13 anQ Up Team Re;tl Estate IT WORKS! Buying? Selling? Call Us!!! Bill Prather 222·2200 Days 799-1367 Eves ~Pacffic RESlNON-RES Mon Allee LaPlace 222-2200 Days 758·3440 Eves Real Estate Brokerage 3223 Blume Dr., Suite B 10 & No~e: Richmond, CA 94806 Wed On-going "00-9,:00 pm Additional f~ml1y membets pay: $32 •.001'$35.00 $15.00/$17.00 ICATA METHOD: ;:I .n ·the Ka~aMetl1Qtjof teaching~ two $tudent~ will wor~ together ,practicing< the same techniques as in the Shlai class, but without resistance, and in a pl;ecise regimented manner. This class is for ages 15 and up. RES/NON-RES Frl M!!m on- going 7.00-9 ,00 pm AddlUo""l 'family members pay: $32.00/$35 . 00 $15.00/$17.00 �CHILDREN'IS PROGRAMS' CHILD CARE TINY TOTS The The Parks and Recreation Department sponsors a Tiny Tots program which offers a pre- school experience for children 2 yrs. 9 mos. to 5 yrs , of age. The Tiny Tots Preschool offers many different types of programs to serve the children of our community. The staff are very weil-trained experienced teachers dedicated to providing fthe best ' pre-school experie nce availab l e for your child. Parks School & Child Rec r eation Department sponsors a Before/After Program for children K-6 grades. The Child Care Program is designed for parents who need a safe , challenging, Care and creative environment for their children throu ghout the school year. The program is designed to offer a variety of daily activities such as crafts , games, sports , cooking, science, drama, self-discovery , cultural appreciatio n, environmenta l studies, and life skills. Staff work The general program is designed to introduce childre n to the pre-school experience and perhaps to their first experiments with socialization in a large group setting This class is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a .m. ·to 12 noon. cooperatively with parents to provide overall enrichment for eac h child. Special guests and programs are featured frequently and occasional field trips are scheduled. Children are encouraged to move up to the Pre-Kindergarten c l ass the September before they start kindergarten . The 'pre-kindergarten program is designed for 4 year olds who ·start kindergarten the following September. This class is a little more structured and children are expected to follow instructions for a longer period of time. This program is designed to prepare children for ki ndergarten, and not to accelerate the them beyond the basic requirements set by the school district. This class is held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 am to 12 pm For grades 4-6, a special section has been developed called Yout h . This section has been created to give the emerging young adults a sense of belonging to a club rather than being in a child care program. We hope that this new club will give added self - assurance and self-esteem to those participants who must attend a child care program . Club Registration is currently being accepted at the Parks & Recreation office for all new enrollees . Currently, both sites have openings for all grade levels. Registration is based upon space availability . For more i n formation, call the Program Coordinators at each location. Those telephone numbers and directors are: Hercules Ch ild care, Ambra MacGregor, 799 - 3455 a nd Ohl one Child Care, Genetta Hays, Tiny Tots programs are offered at the following locat i o ns: Hercules Child Care Center - 1919 Lupine Road Ohlone commun i t y Center - 190 Turquoise Drive Foxboro Community Cente r 1025 Canterbury 799-0542 . .' For more information and space availab i lity, Reynolds , Tiny Tots Coordinator, at 799-8235. HOLIDAY DAY CAMP WINTER DAY CAMP Location : Location: Ohlone School 1616 Pheasant The Parks & Recreation Department is sponsoring a holiday camp for children ages 5 - 12 years of age. Camp hours will be 6:30 a.m. until 6 : 00 p.m . at the Ohlone Child Care Facility. Children will be involved in a variety of activities throughout the day and one field trip is scheduled . .' Registration will be accepted beginning Saturday, December 1st on a first come, first serve basis. Registration is limited to the first 168 children enrolled. Please note: Parents who currently have children enrolled in the Hercules or Ohlone Child Care programs are already enrolled for the Day camp program with no additional charge. Please complete the registration form included with your. December tu i tion bill and return it to your Program Coordinator as soon as possible . December 26/27/28 Janu a.ry 2 /3/4 Ohlone School 1616 Pheasant The Winter Camp is for children ages 5 - 12 years of age. Camp hours will be 6:30 a.m. until 6:00 p . m. at the Ohlone Child Care Facility. Children will be involved in a variety of activities throughout the day and one field trip is scheduled. Registration will be accepted beginning Saturday, January 19, and is on a first come, first serve basis. Registration is limited to the first 168 children enrolled. Please note: Parents who currently have children enrolled in the Hercules or ahlone Child Care programs are already enrolled for the Day Camp program with no addit ional charge. Please complete the registration form i ncluded in your February tuition bill and return it to your Program Coordinator as soon as possible . RES./NON - RES. TIME DATES RES./NON-RES. TI ME DATES call Marsha 6:30 am - 6:00 pm February 19/20/21/22 6 : 30 am - 6:00 pm 6:30 am - 6:00 pm $52 . 00/$60.00 $39.00/$45.00 $39.00/$45.00 lft**********************************************'Ir************ ~ ClTY ' OF HERCULES . . BEFORE/AFr.EJ! SCHoot CHlLQ CARE : OPENINGS . GRADES '. A:VAILAaLE K , CITY OF HERCULES " .... " TINY TOTS 'PRE-SCHooL . ......-5-V -<J F- ..-2,V~ -p..v . . , -p.. , . 'I'ITH GENERAL PRQ(lR().M .6 AGES;. 2 yrs, 9 mOs. until 4 Y.rs, till J2:60 bO~~ Open aU year1 , .;, : Tfi~'e: sh6' l~tiori'$.; ~.F/)XbollO (lQrnm. "Center.~' ~ , O.hlone .·Colnm, Center, L'upjne Cllild Cpre Genter " Gali for 'more i1lfo~mation and rat".s I ! . "" ..~ ~ Can ~~:rSha., f9r .~Qfe in"formatj"on at :799 ******************'*************************'***************** 11 �.SENIOR·.,·C/T/ZENS·' ' , .. ',' . - " " - ", \lITIES'·,. " 111 Civic Drive Location: Irene Winnie, Senior Citizen Programming Coordinator, and al l the seniors who are part of the program, wish to extend a warm invitation to all other seniors in Hercules and surrounding areas to join them at the new Hercules Senior Center. The center is open Monday through Friday I 9: 00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and serves all senior citizens ages 50 or older. The center features a hardwood dance floor, outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a full kitchen, a quiet lounge, a confere nce/game room and a full-size piano. There is also an outdoor bar-b-que pit located on the patio. Birthdays month . are celebrated the first Wednesday of each CURRENT CLASSES Needle - beads Instructor: Maxine Faust Thur 1:00 - 3:00 pm Calligraphy Instructor: Tues 1:00-4:00 pm Estelle Baumert Ceramics Instructor: Mon 9:00-12 noon sign up one day ahead of time . Julie Harris Make Your Own Salad Bar, Thursday 12:15 p . m. Seniors: $1.50 Adults: $3.00 Please sign up by preceding Tuesday. Cultural Enrichment Discussion Group Fri 12:15-1:00 pm Coffee & Snacks "Exercise with Angela Tues Lansbury" (VCR) A variety of tapes will alternate in this time. 1:00-1:45 pm Fabric painting 1st & 3rd Punch Embroidery Wed. & Fri. Instructor : Louise Horton 9:00-12 noon Meals Mon/Wed/Fri Federal Hot Lunch Program: 11:30 a.m. - l:00 p.m. You must Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Ice Cream Socials To be announced. Services Legal, Health, Personal & Job Referrals Call center. Recreational Activities MWTh Bingo Bowling (fee) Open to all adults 12:15-1:30 pm Thur 2:00-4:00 pm Pinole Valley Lanes Cards - Choice MTh 1:00 -4: 00 pm Horseshoes MW 10 : 00 - 11:00 am Ping Pong & Table Games MTWThF 9:00-10:00 am MTTh Hercules Health Hikers Leader: Cheri Bellecei, Doctors Hospital Ref4gio Valley Park Needlepoint Instructor: 1st & 3rd Tues Edgar (Steve) Stevens Tai Chi Instructor : Bryan Umeki Wed 1:00-3:00 pm 9 :00-1 0:00 am 10:00-11:00 am Nutritionist Th Instructor: Tracy Baker, Doctors Hospital Seasonal Crafts 2nd & 4th Wed pmInstructor: Virginia Kunaniec 9:00-1:00 Western Floral Design (fee) Instructor: Soho Sakai 9:00-12 noon Creative Movement Instructer: Carla Tandy Tues Man stained Glass (fee) Instructor: Gene Gilligan & Fri Tues 9:00-10:00 am 9:00-12 noon The Key to Selling a Home ... Is Professional Real Estate Experience. Call us first . • • For a FREE estimate of value No obligation - just the facts Experience • Integrity • Personal Service Counseling • No Surprises PHYSICIAN REFE~~~n, Whatever your ~~e n ~\ose to your we have a phYS1Cla home or work. . ppointments day or evemng a 'iii' BILL PRATHER ALlCE LaPLACE 222-2200 Days 222-2200 Days 799-1367 Eves 758-3440 Eves ~Pacific Real Estate Brokerage sp • Same available . making appointment • AssistanCe I~O a m to 5:00 p.m. . ' \ • Mon - Fn. 9. • No charge for referra 223-101 1 " ' Doctors Hospital UJJ . wa, y Pinole 2151 Appian 12 ., �SUPPORT OUR lOC'Al BUSINESSES Creekside Center Creekside Family Dentistry Wells Fargo Bank Hercules Pet Clinic Willow Center Collin's Foods Videos 2U Guerrero Farmer's Insurance Beauty Cuts Willow Garden Restaurant Mrs . GiS Donuts BP Oil Gas Station Jarnalos Pizza Dragon Terrace Restaurant Diamond Fil-Am Video Hercules Chiropractic Center Better Homes Realty Round Table Pizza Aquila Travel Very Berry Yogurt Cabrera Red Carpet Creekside Dry Cleaners Hercules Florist & Gifts Magic Movies of Hercules Asian Food Mart Hercules Internal Medicine Associates Hercules Cleaners Burgerama Restaurant Tanning Attraction Family Hair Cuttery Chess Cafe Lucky Supermarket U. S. Post Office Cotton Tales Children's Clothing Realty Bank of America Sweet Satisfaction Bakery Stylistic Beauty Supply Imageworks Photo Processing Nutri-System Weight Loss Center Thrifty . ./' ",,-----------. ____ of ------- ---- , ,. /.---J ---ow, ' "~.. , /'""\ , PACIFIC REFINERY SAN PABtO BAY "N Northshore Business Park I Cafe Nobel Sycamore Place Hercules Medical Center Video Scene Zisman Optometry Sunflower Bakery Victorious Promotions Valley Ice Cream & Deli Oriental Food Center Sycamore Place Family Dentistry Firmac Mortgage Brokerage Century 21 Realty Abad, CPA SHOP' H,ERCULES Park Lake Plaza Raley's Superstore McDonald's Restaurant Postal Annex + Video Outlet Domino's Pizza I• 13 �PUBLIC SAFETY INFORMATION FIRE D I STRICT NEWS POLICE D EPARTMENT NEWS VIAL OF LIFE Emergency soo n fo r be HOLIDAY TIPS c rews raiding answering medical refrigera tors a plast i c v ia l -- emergency n ot for a c alls sna c k will -- but that might mean the diff e rence betwe en life and death. The Vial o f Life progr am comes highly rec omme nde d by the Rodeo -Hercules Fire Di strict b ecause many o f o ur c all s f or hel p of te n come f r o m fr i e nds o r r elatives who are not f amil i ar with th e p atie nt 's health h i st ory. The plasti c v ial is s t rappe d b e n e ath t he top s he l f in the refr i g era t or a nd c ont ains detail e d in f ormation on an i ndi vi dual's he alth p roblems such as he a r t t r o ub le, d i abe t e s, epile p s y, a nd ot he r s. The r e as on fo r loca t i ng the vials inside re fr igerato r s is because the y are re lat ive ly secure a nd e very home h as o ne. To determi ne if a r e f r ige rator c ontai ns a v i al, f ire f ighters look for t he Vial of Li fe de c al af fix e d to the refrigera t or d oor. Th e Vial o f Li fe kit c ontains: p l ast i c v i a l, b lank h ea l th histo r y fo rm , i nstruc t ions, and Vial of Life decal. The cos t of ki ts i s .50 cents e ach a nd may be purc ha s ed throu gh the f i r e de pa rtme nt . For f ur ther informa tion, plea se ca l l 799-456 1 . , , The holiday season is rapidly approaching and with the holiday coming the c o ncern for s afety increases and it becomes necessary to remind o ur citizens about "crimes o f opportunity . " Here are just a f e w "do's and don't's . " When shopping, shop with a friend or r e lat i ve . Lock gifts and pac kages in the trunk of y our car . Pa rk your centers . car in well - lighted areas of s hopping Do no t c arry large sums o f c ash and/or n umer o us c redit cards . If y o u p lan o n v is i t ing r e l ati ves or are go i ng to t ake a vacation during the hOlidays, u se t he Pol ice Depart ment 's Va c ation Wat c h Pr ogram and / or have a neighbor or r e lati v e watc h y our house . SAFETY TIPS HOLIDAY SAFETY With the, h01iday seas'on upon ' us:{ t he Rodeo::Hercules Fi,r e Di;:;trict 'would like to w;ish everyone 'a hapRY ho,l:idClY and· ;to offer .the f011,o'o:l.1;n9,' safe.ty' tip,s to r;:eep ten)+" holiday rs~,ason a hap~y ope! I The He r cules Po l ice Department wis hes to provide the following safety tips to the citizens of Hercules and wi l l co ntinue to provide information, assistance and services to ke ep the City of Hercules a safe pl a ce to live. In Your Neighborhood Be sure your , stove , oven arid other cPpKing ' appliances are in gQo.d conditLon ':for ThankS91,v!ng Day cookin9· DE:!-tective o~ over!)~a:t:ed .ce>o.Kinq appli'anoes cause man1[ tires ,. ~~eh year. Get to know your neighbors and work with them. 00 not leave stove bUrners Think about organizing a program so neighbors can other. uncov~red pans o~ heat producing of grease or fat near a~p~iaAces. . ~, W:pe u~ -a ll d%ippJ.ngs as 'soon as '~pOS5ibl~~:'~ cQrA. stai'ks I or other ' lton'1;. use- dried: leaves., combustible d~~o1;:at.ions near li9h~ed candles or other ignition sou~rce'S . '!\'lways, , kElep a: fire ex t inqu.ishei ,nearby in case of fi.re 'Make: sure ' the 6xt,.ilnguisne :x: is ' ~n 'g ood working condi tion. . 1" ' • 0 neighborhood watch look out for each I,.n large complexes, consider providing escort services for the elderly and people who may be out late at night. Work together and share information on building security. " Have the emergency tetephorie number' 9-~ -1 posted on or . rtear all eel.ephones '. ' Con Artists Have you ever given your s olic itor ? CHRIST MAS T REE credit card number to a phone purc hased land you haven't seen? bought stoc k on a stranger's suggestion? SAFETY agreed to home r e pairs o r landscaping serv ices that- were quick, cheap and paid for up front or before the actual work was completed? Chris t ma s The trunk l o ng, and Make sure never use trees' tend to dry out and catch fire e aSil y . sho uli:l be c ut of f at a n angle about two inches kept i n a sturdy ho l de r that c ontains water. t he tree is se c,urely fas t ened in the holder and flammable decorat i ons. Other s afety tips inc lude : Use only U. L . lights . listed and State Fire Marshal approve d Before using approved lights, and loose sockets each year. c heck fo r frayed wires Last year, swindlers used scams to c heat consumers ou t of 40 Million Doll a rs! Be skeptic al of anything that~ sounds t o o good to be true o r promises of easy money . If y o u become a victim of a con artist, report it to the Police Department. Get the word out to help protect your friends and neighbors . T hink sma rt & avoid becoming a victim! You don ' t get something for nothing. Do not place the tree near exit doorways . Don't trust riches . strangers who offer you instant Turn off tree lights when you go to bed or out . check out charities before makin9 contributions. Keep gift wrappings tree. When the needles the house. and electric toys start to dry, of from the Don't give out your credit card number to anyone over the phone . remove the tree Never use candles for decorations or Do not dispose fireplace . away trees by from "I, ~isplays. burning them in the Freshly cut trees and flame-retardant, artificial trees bearing the label of a testing laboratory si9nificantly reduce the hazards of tree fires . If met,a l artificial trees are used , electrical lights should never be placed on the tree. Please remember that a dry tree can be consumed by fire in an instant, and generate enough heat to i9nite an entire room . 14 " H@ME SECtJRIT\,; StJRVEY , ,.: T.he' ' Herbul;'e~ ' POf lqe Department has ' produced a; ~,·Hotne' Security Survey" checklist . A copy nas ' byeen, .tnc:;luded in ehis issl,l~ 'Of',:, the..Herculeao. Please t.ake a, few:rfi.inutes to reag the ':'aurv~y ., ·. Add$.t:,to'nacl copies c an b~ obtained by' ,calling:; ttl'S Pol~ce , D,e part,ment 'a,t 799-826()', ~,ol\day-Fri,day , allO a .m ."- 5 :,00 'p.lII. . . .. 0 �Hercules Police Department Home Security Survey Burglary and other crimes often occur in homes. This survey has been _igned to help you identify vulnerable areas in your home. opportunity. ~ Burglars are criminals of Improving home security. Tho home security handout Is available at the Neighboltlood Watch meeting. you can reduce opportunity. then yOu reduce your chances of becoming a victim. Good home aacurity is the first step. ~ you have any queotiono or would like additional information, please ido_ Survey your homo with the attached checklist. Go through your home with this list carefuHy and systematically. Every "NO: _ a v u l _ area. your home security every 3-4 months. 00 oat become lax or vou will be the burglar's next vic\In1. Keep your guard up. Take a critical look at Tho next stop is to attend a Neighborhood Watch meeting where you will learn Remember, how to correct the vulnerable areas identified with this survey. Additionally, the Police ~ Depanmont has 8 home security handout which is _ with your home? SAFE with suggestions on PRACTICES 2) 00 you mark your valuable property (Operation Identification) with your ' 3) Do you have a list of serial numbers of yo ur watches, cameras, typewriters, stereos, computers, VCRs. and similar items? 4) 00 you have a description, photos, or a video tape of other property that cannot be engraved? 5) Do you avoid unnecessary display of your propeny by keeping your garage door closed or valuables a:Nay from open windows? 6) 00 you keep excess cash and other valuables in a bank? 7) Are you organized so that you do not need to ·hide" a key under the doormat or simitar vicinity? 8) Does your family know what to do if they discover a burglar breaking in or already in the house? o o D· o o o o o o o o o o o o o 9) Have you told your family to leave the house undisturbed and call t he police depanment If they djscover a burg!ary'had t)een,fO ~itt~ . - . 00 you have a security closet with a solid core door, pinned hinges. and a deadbolt lock? Do you have 911 stickers or emergency telephone numbers listed on your phone? Do you keep your doors locked at all times even when you are in your house? DOORS Law Enforcement cannot do A NI.) ENTRY 2) Do entry doors have a wide angle viewer? 3) Do exterior doors have cylinder type dead bolt locks with al ieast a one-inch throw and beveled cylinder guard? 4) Do t he doors without cylinder locks have a heavy bolt or similar secure device that can be operated only from the inside? 5) Can alt of your doors (basement, porch, french, balcony) be securely locked? 7) Are the door strike plates and hinges installed with three-inch screws? 8) Do you know everyone who has 8 key to your house? (Or are there still some in possession of pl'EMous owners and friends?) 9) Do all oUiswinging doors have the hinges pinned or have non-removable pins? II A ~e entry areas unobstruoted by shrubbery: and other~ decor to permit maximum viSibility? 11) 00 your exterior lights have a minimum 6()...watt bulb? 12) Do sliding doors have an auxiliary lock that locks both the door panels together or active side to the frame? 13) Is the garage door secured with a padlock, hasp, or other good auxiliary lock and can it be locked tram both sides? 15) Do you lock your car and the take the keys out even when it is parked in your locked garage? YOU GO ON A TRIP 1) Do you arrange tor neighbors or fri~nds to piCk up papers, milk, mall, and packages? 2) Do you notify 'a neighbor that you will be gone? 3) Do you notify the police that you will be gone (Vacation Watch Program)? 4) Without creating too much visibility. do you leave some shades up or cunains open so that the house does not look deserted? 5) Do you arrange to keep your lawn maintained? 6) Do you have timing devices for your lamps? YES NO o o o o o o o o o o o o 1) Are all windows equipped with auxiliary Jocks or pinned, and are the locks property and securely mounted? Z.l Have you replaced or secured lowered windows? 3) Do you keep your windows locked when they are shut? 4) Do you use locks that allow you to lock a window that is partially open? 6) Do you-have garage windows covered on the first floor? 7) Are you as careful of second floor Windows as you of those on the first floor? 1) Are your trees and shrubs trimmed to eliminate hiding places? 2) Are lights installed around t he perimeter of your house? 3) Do you leave lights on In the front and rear of your home all night? 4) Is your house number illuminated or easily visible from the streef during all hours? 5) Have you limited.access to the second floor and root by locking up your ladder and aVOiding climbable trellises and drainpipes? -6) Do you keep your side gate locked? o o o o o o o o o o o o o WINDOWS 5) Do you have good. secure locks on garage windows? EXTERIOR o o o o o o 6) Are your locks all in good repair? 14) Do you lock your garage door when not in use? WHEN NO AREA S 1) Are your exterior doors Of solid core construction? D. o o o o o o crtme prevention Is a community effort. alone. Help us help you make your neighborhood a safar pIaoo to live. Why not start NO 1) Do you keep a list of valuable property? California driver's license number? _tid NeIghborhood Watch meetings or call the Crime Prevention Officer at (4 t 5) 799-8260. ' o o o o o o 0 YES 0 0 0 0 0 D 15 �, NEW BUSINESSES IN TOWN • Hercules· First Gas Station Opens! The first gas station in the City has recently opened at the Willow Avenue Shopping Center . BP Oil offers both self service and full service gasoline pumps at the station . Full service attendants on duty 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. will be happy not only to pump the gas, but will also check your oil and tires and wash your windshield . The BP 011 station also includes a car wash with regular wash,; wash, wax, and dry; and deluxe wash $ervices. No g8s01ine purchase is necessary for use of the car wash, however, BP all customers can receive a $1.00 discount on a car wash wit.h an eight gallon gasoline purchase . BP all also offers a mini - mart at the station with a full range of snack items available. In addition, SP 011 intends to offer c ustomers the lowest gasoline prices possible. Stop by the station is now open from 6:00 a.m. - 11:00 p . m. !n Hercules! Cotton Tales OUUet for Kids opened in mid- November at the Creekside Cente~, in the space formerly occupied by Cotton Tales Children's Sture. Cotton Tales Qut:I:et for lt1ds brIngs a full range of familtar brand children's clothing to Hercules at unfamiliar prices. Mest items are priced below $20.00. Co~hing of all types for boys and girls 1n sizes infant to ~4 is available at Cotton Tales OUtlet for Kids. Stop by the stor~ soon)' say hello to santa, and take ad~antage . of the values tn chiidren~~ clothIng availabl~ at Cotton Tales OUt~et for Kids . The Park Lake Plaza Shopping Center (Raley' s Center) is now completed, with the opening of the third building in the Center th-is Fall . Postal Annex + and Video Outlet are now open for business here and Domino's pizza is expected to open during early December. Postal Annex +, "your home office, " offers a wide variety of services to local businesses and residents. Now you can find a fax machine, high speed copying and notary services all in this convenient, downtown Hercules location. Postal Annex + provides mailbox rentals and a full range of shipping services, including UPS and overseas delivery . Office suppliefiJ, rubber stamps, greeting c ards, stationery and money orders are all available at Postal Annex +. stop by and let the staff at Postal Annex + h.elp you with typesetting, key duplication, laminating, engraving, resumes , business cards, wedding announcements, packaging, shipping and much, much more . Postal Annex + is open Monday through Friday , 8: 30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and on Saturdays f r,om 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p . m. Video OUtlet brings expanded opp~rtunities for video entertainment to Herouies. Hundreds of video titles arce avaitable at Video OUtlet, including the new releases. The staff at Videq OUtlet. will be happy to assist you ini finding t -h e video you waQt or t;o make recommendations. Video OUtlet offers free memberships and coupon specials, as \Jell as a convenient discount pre-bUX program. -Reservations for popular videos are acsepted ana general re1eases are rented out for 3 nights (new releases; 1 night only). Stop by V~deo OUtle~ and browse through the attractive displays conveniently arranged by video type, during the conven,tent houlis of Sunday t.hrough Thursday, 10;30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10:)0 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. nomino's Pizza expects to be open at Par~ Lake Plaza during early December, in time eo help with mealtimes during the busy holiday peE'iod. The Hercules Domino's Pizza 1s 100% guaranteed to provide service and products to the customer's satisfaction . Domino's Pizza wi~l offer both take-out and Jlree delivery service, as well as both lunch and dinner specials. In atldltion, the "Domino's Nold" will appea-r regularly at the Hercules DOmino's Pipza and will be available to assist with local ftmdralsing activities. Domino's Pizza w~I.I be open 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 midnight daily. THE HERCULEAN w City of Hercules 111 CiviC Drive Hercules, CA 94547 BULK RATE PERMI T #23 RODEO, CA. POSTAL CUSTOMER REFUGIO VALLEY LA KE 16 � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/bd87b3227811315f456da74253fbda10.pdf 9eaffef041ff43ad4ca0c69403e56afd PDF Text Text .. THE HERCULEAN FALL 1991 ISSUE City Scene Hercules - a Special Place to Live ! Hercules offers a special and pleasant place to live. Hercules residents enjoy well-groomed parks and attractive community facilities located throughout the City, travel on clean and well maintained streets, participate in a wide variety of programs and events, and move about the community in a safe environment . Residents and visitors alike frequently comment on the unique qualities which make Hercules a particularly desirable place to live. A large part of the reason that Hercules is special is due to the excellent level of service that the City and the Fire District provide. Most importantly, Hercules residents have supported this type of community . The City's efforts to establish and maintain the high quality o~ life enjoyed in Hercules requires ' a number of things . T~ese include adequate funding, enforcement of policies and laws, and cost effective management . In the mid-1970's during ., Expand the Landscaping and Street Lighting District to include the entire City and ~o cover costs for maintaining the new Community/Swim Center and rejuvenating Refugio Valley Park . • Adopt and implement a Utility User's Tax of 5% on gas, electric, and telephone to raise approximately $750,000 in additional revenue to maintain police and maintenance services. The total savings and revenues generated from this -program will be $1.4 million, which effectively removes the deficit l and provides for a positive balance at year end. The program is intended to create on-going stability in future years . Residents should observe the following results over the next year: by • residential developers and pre-Proposition 13 property taxes covered the costs of the City I s services . Beginning this year, the City's revenue base could no longer keep pace with maintaining the City's services and facilities. Cul-de-sac planted areas will be cleaned and reviewed for revegetation . • Police emergency response average of 5 minutes . • The new Community Center/Swim Center will be fully operational and programming will respond to community needs and interests. • Landscape improvements will Valley Park and Linear Park. • Trees will be pruned and replanted as needed throughout the / o • early stages of the City's growth, fees paid The City Council projected this problem in 1988 and immediately began to work towards reducing expenditures, providing services more efficiently and studying the need to r~ise new revenues . For the past two years, the City has successfully contained its operating c~osts through these efforts. However , due to the decline in the City ' s revenues, increased costs to maintain services, and new State mandated , the City has developed a serious financial problem . With a doption of the City's budget for the year beginning July I , 1991 , the City Council has acted to turnaround these problems through a long term financial stabilization plan. The City Council adopted the following actions: • Reduce City expenditures by $165,000 including the elimination of t::,o full-time and two part-time positions. • Postpone staff salary adjustments for one year. • Increase user fees to recover at least 75% of the cost to provide service. - ,. should be be restored completed at to an Refugio the City. Overall the City will focus on providing existing services and programs to the highest level of quality possible . The City remains committed to maintaining the quality environment which makes Hercules a unique and enjoyable place to live and do business . With the strong support of its residents and a stable revenue base established, Hercules continues to be a place people are proud to call home. Community Bulletin Board Are you interested in what's going on in the community, or do you want to publicize your group's meet';ng or event? Hercules Conununity Television, Channel 6B on the cable television system , shows a Community Bulletin Board during a .ll hours when programming is not being played. Any resident of Hercules may submit announcements about meetings, activities or networking opportunities of interest to others in the community. Bulletin Board forms a-re available through the Television ' If you are interested in activities such as singles networking, library programs, co~unity organization meetings and ·mQre, watch Channel QB for an update about what's going on in and - around Hercules. - Studio at City Hall ·, 111 Civic Drive, Hercules, or by calling 79.9 -8212. CITY COUNCIL CITY DIRECTORY Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Councilmembe ~ s Russ Perkins Darrel "Jay" Tucker .Alexander C. Sample III Bennett Tom Gorgonio "Gony" Solidum PLANNING COMM1:SSION COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION Edward P. Desmond Michael Geier Alfredo "Ed" Balico Robert Kard William Simpson Beth Bartke Michael Doran Eduardo Manuel Denise Mortorff Alexander Paras Warren Schilling Moyse Howard City Hall - General Information Community Center/Swim Center Parks & Recreation Department Hercules Senior Center Finance Department-Business License Planning Department Engineering -Public Works Building Inspections City Clerk City Manager - , Personnel - Job Hotline Police Department EMERGENCY ONLY Rodeo-Hercules Fire District EMERGENCY ONLY 799-8200 799-8291 799-8230 799-8219 799-8222 799-8246 799-8242 799-8241 799-8240 799-8215 799-8206 799-8204 799-8260 911 799-4561 911 �~ew Busines~es c inHercules WELCOME TO OUR NEW COMMUNITY /SWIM CENTER STAFF ~he Cl-ty's _shopping ' <;:-enters 'continue _ to attract new b~,sinesses . .,~' Duri ng recen't mpri:tl)s,-two new realty Qffice~ and two 'I;le,w r 'es.t aurants have "'i . , " , ,,open~d . ' " for busines~s - ~ in Hercules. opened July 12th at the Raley' sPark c Lake plaza shqpping center. ,As part of a nati.cn-wide 'f ran'c hise organization, subwaY ,j-n Hercules pffers the full range of Su-p.w a'y Geli sandwiches lfiade the way you want it on fresh baked br~p:d . al1d stu;f.fed w-it)1. your choice qf free :'fixings . Apy sap.d\:i~ch is c~r;'so available as a -custom sal ad plate. Having a .party or a quick f~mily dinner,? , Subway prepares orders to ,e at there or take ou:t 7 _days a week from 10:00 a . m. to 11:00' p.~ . (,ond until midnight · Friday and Saturday). Ask about their giant party subs and platter,s . Subway is conveniently located at the corner .of Sycamore and Refugio Valley Roads and is looking ~,otward to' adding an outdoor - patio seating area with a view of th,e park. cSubway • C < in Realty World Landmark Properties is loca~ed Suite A-3 at the Willow Shopping Center_ ~ Five realtors from the local area are available at Realty World specializing in residential properties in the local Hercules/Rodeo area . As part of a nation-wide franchise organization ; Realty World also specializes in relocation services . The Hercules offi'c e offers a training program for agents and looks forward to br~nging new agents into their: office -'to serve local clien~s. Dynamic City , Realty, Inc. has opened at Creekside Center between Round Table Pizza and the Hercules Pet Clinic . Dynamic Ci ty's five owners have several years experience in the local real estate market and chose the firm name 'to reflect their specialization in local residential real ·estate. Agents at Dynamic City speak a variety o'f languages, including Spanish and Tagalog and actively partiCipate in community events with fund raising for local elementary schools . Overseeing the new Community Center/Swim Center Complex are Doug Long, Senior , Recreation Supervisor; Rick Brown, Recreation Coordinator; and Laura Sumner, Office Assistant II. These three individuals are responsible for all programming activities and registration for the City's activities. This year the City expects to collect approximately $800,000 in user fees; Doug, Rick, and Laura will be responsible for collecting and monitoring these fees. Laura Sumner, Office Assistant II If you are tninking of buying Qr ~elling prop.e.rty, be sure t ·o check with one 6f our s~veral Hercules realty offices . Oriental Food ,to Go aE Raley-"s Park tak~ Plaza (between Subway and Pos,t al A·n nex +) bxings a little bit of C;:hinatown to Hercules with roasted duck and barbecue pork displayed in the window. Using the Hong Kong method of cooking, selections are ,il1dividually prepared. to order . This method requires a little more' time than the fas _t fond s -t yle, but is intended to ensure the quality and fres-hness of the meal. Oriental Food To Go is currently open cjaily 11 : 0,0 a . m. to 10:00 p.m . Spec j..alties from the extensive ,m enu include- such de1i'cacies as deep fried squid with Chinese .5 spi,ce sauce, -walnut ,s hrimp in fresh mayonnaise s 'a uce, and hot pepper ch:icken. Or.iental Food To Go' also offers special lunch 'plates, Chinese roast ' food and noodle and r"ice dishes. Enjoy an Orienta:! Food To Go .! selecbion ~i~n . . the com'iort of ypur home , or plan to have y.our next party c~tered by Oriental FO,od 'ro Go '. c Laura is a native Californian who was raised in South San Francisco. She moved to Madrid, Spain, in 1970 and returned to California in 1974. Currently she lives in Vallejo where she has resided for the past 13 years. Laura has worked extensively for the past 24 years in the private sector for companies such as Western MacArthur and Pacific Bell where she was employed as service representative and staff clerk in customer service. Most recently she has served as a teacher's assistant for the Vallejo Unified School District. She is deeply committed to volunteer work with children and has served with PTA's and helped to support youth sports activities including softball. Laura wil_l be responsible for providing clerical support to the Community Cen~~r/swim Center. Rick Brown, Recreation Program Coordinator Rick spent four years in public recreation as a Recreation Supervisor before entering the private sector. He worked for the Yucca Valley Parks & Recreation Department where he had overall responsibility for all sports, aquatics, leisure ac_t i vi ties and special events. He is most proud of the High Desert Nature Museu~ and Community Center that he helped establish. He also worked with the City of Gilroy serving as liaison between the Swim Club and the City. I:n addition to these new bUSinesses, one of the City's first businesses, Zi.uBan 9Ptometry, is expanding into a n,e ,w 10catiQn at tl1e Creekside Center. Zisman Optometry will offer the t'r full range of optometric examination services along with a large selection 0-£ eyewear. Doctors Fr:ank and ,Katarina Zisman are lang time Hercules residents arid first opened their busine~s here 1984 . Zisman Opto~etry welcomes existing and new patients at tl1eir spacious and attractive new office i on the building an the south s i de of "'€ reekside -Center. in Remember, shopping in He-r cules is a strong and direct way to supp-o rt our local businesses and to ensure that your sales tax dollars remain in the community. To all of our ne,w businesses, welcome to Hercules! Congratulations to Zi.sman Optometry on expansion and continued succes_s in Hercules ! To all Hercules residents Shop Hercules! You will be impressed with the variety of goods and servioes a-v:a:ilable right he'r e at h<;>me! ,.... For 10 years Rick was also in the field of hotel management where he quickly advanced to Director of Sales and Marketing. His main responsibility was to attract new businesses for meetings and conventions . Rick also served as facilitator for staff training seminars on public relations and public speaking. Some of the companies Rick worked with include the Hyatt, Marriott, and Sheraton Hotel chains . Rick's responsibilities for the City include the coordination all of our aquatics and sports programs along with various special events . Rick will also be utilizing his background in promoting to assist in expanding the City's recreational programs. Doug Long, Senior Recreation Supervisor Doug's experience touches on a wide variety of recreation programs . He has supervised programs for children, teens, and adults as well as developing major recreation programs for the opening of Antioch's Community Center . Doug has extensive experience supervising large staffs; most recently in the City of Benicia, where he helped increase the number of recreation programs from four to 28. His wide range of experiencEt will be invaluable when developing a fullscale program at t -he new Community Center/Swim Center. Doug's area of responsibility includes overseeing operation of the new Community/Swim Center and development of the City's specialty classes. the the Rideshare Week September 23 - 27 The Governor of California and the Hercules City Council have declared the week of September 23 - 27 as Rideshare Week. ReSidents of Hercules are encouraged to leave their cars at home and use alternative forms of transportation such as carpools, vanpools, transit, BART, ferry, bicycle or walking. Use of alternative transportation effectively contributes to the reduction of fuel consumption, air pollution, commute costs, and parking needs. Ridasharing is an integral component in the effort to improve environmental conditions and maintain optimal air quality levels, so' do your part and be an act! va participant during Rideshare Week . ~ �Registration is on a first-come, first served bas.is . Unless otherwise specified in the individual class descriptions, no registration will be accepted by the instructors and there are no phone registrations . You may register at the Community Center/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, from 8 : 30 a . m. to 9:00 p.m . Monday through Thursday; 8 : 30 a.m . to 5 : 00 p . m. Friday; and 8 : 30-12:00 noon on Saturday . Or you may mail in your registration. Please include with your check or money order the following information regarding the class or activity you are registering for: 1. ,2 . 3. Name, address and phone number (a daytime. number and an evening number). Name of activity . The date , day and time of the activity for which you are registering . Checks should be made payable to the "City of Hercules" and may be mailed to the Community Center/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, CA 94547. If you are signing up for children's include the name and age of your child. Behavior Modification & Weight Control Breast-feeding & Newborn Care Otherwise , please attend the first class meeting . Refunds , (less $5.00) or transfers will be granted no later than one weekday prior to the first class meeting . A full refund will be given if the class is canceled by the Parks & Recreation Department. No refunds or transfers will be allowed the day of the class or after the class has started . CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS 5 15 14 Cooking for Company 14 ~ll _ Cooking Once & For All Psychological Types in Films & Novels 16 Before/After School Children Program 8 Show Box to Showcase 13 Tiny Tots 8 Spanish Style Cooking 14 Camp Tinseltown 5 Sports Nutrition 15 Tap Dancing 16 Trick Training for Dogs 16 7 cake Decorating Cooking on ·' the Ru n HOLIDAY EVENTS 15 14 Video Production Diet for Your Child/Teenager 5 15 Wine Making 14 Diets - Fact & Fiction 15 Dog Obedience 16 ADULT FITNESS Drawing . 13 Back Flexibility & Strengthening 9 Eating Healthy on the Run 15 Dena's Aerobics Hand Building Ceramics for Beginners 13 Holiday Photo Album Showcase 13 Homestyle Baking, Fun & Natural 15 How to Select a Private School or Daycare 16 Open Painting & Drawing Studio Workshop 13 Breast-feeding & Newborn Care Painting 13 CHILDREN'S CLASSES Painting with Gouache (opaque watercolors) 13 ' Ballet 6 Baton & Dance 16 Psychological Types at Work 16 Holiday Toy Drive 4 Letters from Santa 4 Pilgrim Family Saturday 4 Spook-a-Rama Showcase 4 MARTIAL ARTS Judo 12 9 F;arate 12 Jacki's Aerobic Dance & Workout 9 Women's Self-Defense 12 Jazzercise 9 SENIOR CITIZENS ' ACTIVITIES 17 Tai Chi Chuan 9 SPECIAL ACTIVITIES Amateur Radio Club 5 Camp Tinseltown 5 Gir1·s Night Out 5 Hercules Public Stargazing 5 Second Annual ClaSSic & T-Bird Cone ours 5 7 Dance Exploration 7 Ski Hercules 5 Kindergym 7 Video Production 5 CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION Palettes of Color for Your Home For information:;oa:IL (51.Q) 799:8230 please You will be notified if there are changes in the schedules or if the class is full . ADULT CLASSES Amateur Radio Club activities, 7 eornmunitY/~wim •Center ' •., Hef~gio ,<Valley R,oad , �i Spook-a-Rama Showcase Pilgrim Family Saturday LOCATION: LOCATION: Community/Swim Center THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31st 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm Community/Swim Center , 0&,;- It's Pilgrim Family Saturday at our Community/Swim ' Center." Saturday , November 23, 1991. We will embark together on ' action packed journey of Pilgrim proportions! For individuaLs ' and families, you can work o,t f those calories early, befor.e COSTUME PARADE Children, ages pre-school to 12 years of age, are encouraqe~ ta attend our Halloween Costume Parade at the Community/Sw.l m Center, Thursday, October 31st at 4 : 00 pm. Children will be divided i 'n to age categories and will march around the park displaying their costumes. Younger children should b,e accompanied by an adult. Prizes will be awarded for th'e funniest, prettiest, scariest, and most original costumes in each category. the big feast, by entering the Pilgrim Family, Walk & Trot, a 3 mi;te walk-run course up and down Refugio Valley Road. After , t.he race everyone can join together for .our Plymou·t h Breakfast, which will incl.ude your choice of scrambled bac(!m, sausage, pancak.e s, french toast, coffee, milk, tea juice. Once you1re busting at the seams from your mammoth breakfast feast, it will be ~ime to take your place and cheer on , those lit't le gobblers of yours in our Little Gobbler Tricycle Race, an obstacle course in our parking lot. SCARECROW CONTEST to try out our Turkey Shoot Basketball Accuracy contest, shoO:t Groups 'o r ind! viduals of all 8ges are encouraged to enter their scarecrow in the City's 3rd Annual "Scarecrow Madness" contest. Scarecrows must be handmade by applicant and any type of materials may be used. scarecrows, accompanied by an entry form, must be received by Thursday, October 24th, at 5:00 pm . The week prior to the activities, scarecrows will be on display for public review and official judging. Prizes will be awarded for the most original, scariest, and funniest scarecrows in each ·'category. Entry forms may be picked up at the Community/Swim Center. w1"th a n~urkey" for your family! Most i mportant, we'll ' have your mascot of the day on hand for observations ! Yes, Mr . & for pOints and the one who scores the most pOints will go home Mrs. Turkey and their family of pen pals will be on hand for you to see, talk to and enjoy. So be adventurous and be a Pilgrim for a day by joining us on Pilgrim Family Saturday. LOCATION: Community/Swim Center EVENTS: AGE: Pilgrim Family Walk & Trot All TIME: 7:00 am FEE: $ 5.00 Individual $ 10.00 Family PUMPKIN CONTEST Groups or individuals are encouraged to enter their pumpkins in the Hercules "Great pumpkin" contestw Prizes will be am $ 3 , 50 Adults $ 2.50 Children 12 & under a~ $ ,2. ,5 0 All 10:30 am $ 2 . 50 All All Mor:n fng Plymouth awarded for the "'p umpkin 'of the Year", based on its unusua'l s 'i ze or shape, the "Best Dressed Pumpkin", based upon ,o riginality o~ dres6 .~ decoration, or carving, and the "Most Creative Gourd", based upon overall uniqueness. Entry forms may be picked up at the Community/Swim Center office. Entries may be placed in mOre than one entry into the contestw All LittLe Gobbler Tricycl.e Race entry forms must be received no later than Thursday, Octob.er 24th, at 5: 00 pm. Pumpkins may be brought for publicrevi'ew and official judging on the day of the event, providing that an entry form as been submitted prior to the above deadline. L ~;V e Turkey' Display AWA~:bS! PI\J;"Z'ES: P\lMPKIN PAT!;!! .P.ICK-IN 6 & undeJ; T~()ph:l.e!:;, ,tu, :r~ey.$: , _h~E;" rACJ:PAINTING 'Facepainting will be conducted by rnake'';' u:p a'n d fa'cia! 'ar·t i·s :t , Lor i 'Tyminsk;v:, o"i "Le.t '''S' ·.F ace It". HAUNTED "HPU$E . Do, you want. to expe.rien..ce a ha.i r rais:i'ng chi.fl and thrlll?' i :f ,s o " check Oti~ thi's .po~d, spooky and haunted place. " we I've "g o.t a double thriller, onefp+ kids up to a,g~ .8 ~ ,a nd one for age '~ and Q:ver. ~ill Prather and f'riend~ will be your ,haunt'e d 'hosts . . TEEN COSTUME DANCE th.rill~r fans., 'we I ve gO.t an ac;:,:t lon packed gl10st bust,e r evening of -dancing and fun games w1tfl prtzes for the winners. ,P urchase your ticke;ts early or pay at ··t ,h e ,p articipant's must be. ,in ,a hallowei;3:h c9stume. door. All EVENTS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26th TIME Pumpkin Patch Pick-In: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31st "HALLOWEEN" Tiny Tots Parade: Face Painting: acarecrow Man Contest: Great Pumpkin Contest: Refugio's Haunted House: Teen Costume Dance 4:00 4:00 5:00 5:30 6:00 7:30 pm pm pm pm pm pm to to to to to to 5:00 7:00 5:30 6:00 9:30 9:30 pm pm pm pm pm pm FEES: Pumpkin Patch Pick-In All other events (except Tiny Tots Parade - Free) Facepainting - Per SKULL! 30 Free' ,an4 bea.n s .f dr a1..1 'events ;:~:~:~~::Y'~;!.~,e~:;~t::J Hey ~: ~ ,REGISTRATION: By the pound $1.00 $4.00 BUY A PUMPKIN FROM THE PUMPKIN PATCH AND YOUR ENTRY FEE IS ONLY - 50 CENTS! .' 4 Now that your competitive spirit has been revived, it will be time --- bl' -ji B taken " D~aaHne -, �Hercules Public St argazing Second Annual Classic ,-& Vintage Thunderbird Concours Location: Foxboro Community Park Location: Tired of a long drive for an evening out? educatio-nal, Want something fun, and free to do in the evening with the kids? Under clear nighttime skies right here in Hercules see exciting, brilliant views of the moon, planets, beautiful star clusters I galaxies, and the Milky Way and other -wonders through telesc.opes and binoculars, and learn about what you see . Come to a semi -monthly public stargazing program coordinated by two experienced volunteers from the Lawrence Hall of Science Public Stargazing Program in Berkeley. If you are a teacher, bring your class; parents, bring your children. If you are an amateur astronomer, novice or expert, bring your own binoculars and telescopes and share your knowledge and enthusiasm. Please, no smoking or alcohol. Dress warmly. RED FILTERED FLASHLIGHTS ONLY. SEE YOU THERE!!! .Refugio Valley Park On September 15th we are pleased to co-sponsor the Second Annual Classic & Vintage Thunde rbird Concours beginning at 10:00 am . Thirty- five to fifty authentically restored T-Birds _ will be on display at Refuglo Valley Park. You are invited to come and s e e these beautiful automobiles and vote for the "Peoples Choice Award". OWners will be on hand to answer questions. At 12:30 pm "Roacimaster l l wi ll provide entertainment featuring songs from the 50's & 60 ' s. Mama Dragon will also make an appearance for the children in the afternoon. So come and join us for a day full of fun, food, and entertainment. TIME Second & Fourth Saturdays weather permitting ·Partly cloudy OK All year 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm PST 8:30 pm - midnight PDT Coordinated by David Harris and Marc Duncan, assisted by local amateur astronomers. Video Production Location: Hercules conununity Teleyis,ion Studio, City Hall Would you like to turn your idea for a vide9 production into an actual tape that is shown on the City's cable television station? Or, if you don't have your own ideas, we have plenty of projects you can work on . By taking this class you will learn how to operate the C! ty' s cameras, VCR t S and other eqqipment and b e coni~ certi f ied to use the equipment for productio'n s 1 You ,will also learn about scripts and the entire production process from initial idea to final product. Class size 1s limited so be sure to pre-enroll. The instructor is Barry Benioff. For further information call 799-8·212. RES/NON-RES Ski Hercules Location : Kirkwood Ski Resort Are you ~tartin9 to get the itch to swish down the icy slopes? Or tip-toe through the moguls? Well .• . join the Hercules Parks & Recreation Department, i ·n conjunction with the other local recreation agencies, for a cool day Qf sun and snow at Kirkwood Ski Resort. The trip is designed for youth, grades 6 and up, of all skill levels. The day will begin at 4:00 a.m. at the Community Center/Swim Center located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road in Hercules. The Hercules group will then depart for the Albany Community Center to meet up with the other recreation groups . The tour group will leave Albany at approximately 4:30 a.m . fo r all day skiing at Kirkwood. The group will then return to Hercules at approximately 9 : 00 p.m. the same evening. Price of the trip includes transportation to/from the Albany pick up location, tour bus transportation to Kirkwood Resort, all day ski lift ticket, and supervision by e xperienced staff . Participants must pre-register ' ,wi til, the Hercules Parks , Recreation Department no later than Tuesday, November 26th at 9 : 00 p.m. Trip participants are limited to the first 22 registrants, so sign up early111 **Price does not include ski rental equipment. We strongly recommend tha t you pre-rent equipment in the Bay Area prior to the departure date. This will prevent time delays caused by long rental lines' at the ski resort for the group . Please ask the office reg:1stratioI;l staff for a listing of rental agencies in the area. ~ DATE Saturday 12/14 ~ 4: 0·0 am-9:00 pm FEE $65.00 --- Camp Tinseltown Location: Ohlone Child Care Center 1616 .Pheasant Drive The 'P arks & Recreation Department will be sponsorlng a special camp during the holiday season. The camp is for children ages 5-12 years and is open to non-residents. The camp runs from 6:30 a . m-. untn 6:00 p . m. with a variety of daily activities . The Children will participate in seasonal arts and crafts , games, videos, and special l is its from guest speakers . Camp registration will begin Friday, November 1st and is based upon a first come, first served basis. Parents/guardians who currently have children enrolled in the Lupine and Ohlone Child Care programs are already enrolled in the camp program at no additional charge. Please watch for your child I 5 anticipated attendance form with your December tuition bill. DAYS M-Th- F M-Th-F TIME Dec·. 23,26,27 6:30 am-6:00 pm Dec. 30 & Jan. · 213 RES/NON-RES $42 . 00/$45.00 per week s �CHILDRENrS:CLASSES ' ,. Ballet Location: Hercules Historic Clubhouse Hercules Youth Ballet offers excellent training for the professional l y oriented child and the student who simply wants to enjoy the art and technique of dancing. The goals of the program is to help each child achieve his or her personal best .-at the pace most sui ted to him. ClAsses follow a semester system, with each semester comprised of three six-week sessions. Promotions to new levels take place at semester breaks, but new students are accepted at any time. The normal number of semesters required to complete a level is indicated in the level descriptions. Sally Whitehead has been teaching ballet for over 18 years . Sally has taught all age groups and all skill levels. Her own background includes training and performance with the Oakland Ballet Academy and Company, and at the Houston Ballet Academy. She has also been a regular teacher at the Berkeley Ballet Theatre . Ballet IA Introduction of Classical Ballet Ages 7 and 8 years Along with learning fundamental ballet exercises, Ballet IA students will J:?e experimenting with basic dance concepts through creative movement and exploration. This class is designed to prepare the student with little or no experience for classical ballet training. It is also an excellent follow-up class for graduating Dance Exp!oration students, with material appropriate for the slightly older child . It takes one to two semesters to complete. TIME 3:15-4:00 pm Semester I Session I Session II" Session III 9/3-10/8 10/22-11/26 12/3-1/21 $33.00/$36.00 This is the first year course in classical ballet. Students with no previous experience are recommended to take Ballet IA before entering this class, except by instructor permission. Two classes a week are required to ensure adequate practice and muscular development. No practice at home is required. One semester to comp!ete level. TIME , RES/NON-RES 3:30-4:15 pm MW The second elementary level teaches the remaining fundamental ballet exercises and prepares the students for intermediate work. Two classes per week are required, with two to three semesters to comp l ete the level. bAYS MW 4:15-5:15 pm Semester I Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 9/4-10/21 10/23-12/2 12/4-1/29 Ballet III Ballet IC IC continues the first year couese. the level. ~ DAY 4:00-5:00 pm Semester I Session 1 Session 2 SeSSion 3 9/3-10/10 10/22 - 1213 12 MW Thur (pointe) 5:15-6:30 pm 5:00-6:00 pm Semester I Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 9/4-10/21 10/23-12/4 1215-1/30 Stephen L. Gold,D.D.s. ORTHODONTICS Spiritual Nurture You're only minutes aw~y from 6 Tues 5:00-6:30 pm Thur 6:00-7:30 pm Plus all Ballet III classes Semester I Session 1 SeSsion 2 SeSSion 3 through Worship 11 :OOam Church School 9:30am NON/RES-RES $80.00/$88 . 00 Intermediate Level Two ~ $60.00/$66.00 in your life (41S) 724-3312 TIME One semester to complete RES/NON-RES TTH PINOLE UNITED METHODIST ' C."URCH 2000 San Pablo A~enue Pinole, CA 94S64 Intermediate Level One Ages 10 years and up Ballet IV continues to build technique, strength, and complexity levels to prepare the student for advanced training. In addition to Ballet IV classes, all Ballet III classes are required except by instructor permission. Approximately four semesters are needed to complete the course . Elementary Level One (2nd half) Help fill the gap $60.00/$66.00 $55.00/$60.00 9/4-10/21 10/23-1212 12/4-1/29 DAYS RES/NON-RES Intermediate Ballet students build up strength and concentration while proper technique is increasingly fine tuned. Students of sufficient age, strength and techniques will be permitted to begin pOinte work. Opportunity will also be given to learn short choreographed ballets for those who wish to do 80. Ballet IV Semester I Session I Session II Session III TIME Three classes per week are required, except by special permission. Three to four semesters are needed to complete . this couf se. s "." __ ,~ ... Elementary Leve! One Ages 8-12 years DAYS Elementary Level Two RES/NON-RES Tues Ballet IS Ballet II • Sculptor of Smifes I soo TARA HILLS DRIVE SUITE 204 PINOLE, CA. 94S64 724-4746 9/3 - 10/10 10/22-12/3 1215-1/28 RES/NON-RES $100.00/$110.00 �CHILDREN1SCLASSES Baton and Dance Kindergym ~OCATION: Community/Swim Center Location: My Buddy and Me: This class is designed to allow your child a comfortable atmosphere in which to explore and discover their fundamental motor skills . Because of the child's tende r age, "My Buddy" is a known companion (parent or guardian) who will partIcIpate through encouraging and helping dire ct the child during class . 2 1/2 to 4 years old or development of child. AGE: RES/NON RES 9/21-10/26 9:00-9:45 am 9:00-9:45 am 11/2-12114*No class 11/30 Sat Sat On My 38.00/42.00 38.00/42.00 own: This class is designed for children who are ready to participate in a classroom setting on their own. The program Community Center/Swim center This unique class combines dance movement and baton twirling skills . Routines are choreographed to music and are easy and fun to learn. This class is designed for children ages 5 years and up and helps with the d e velopment of rhythm, hand/eye coordination and self-confidence. Instructor Sandy Rios has taken teams to the USTA National Twirling Cha mp ionships ten (10) years in a row, and they have won the championship each year. This year they participated in the World Championships in Rome and won fourth (4th) place. DAYS DATES RES/NON-RES Beginning: Tues 10/1 4:00-4:45 pm $29 . 00/$32 . 00 Advanced: Tues 1011 5:00-5:45 pm $29.00/$32 . 00 TIME Program begins on October l, with continuous enrollment on the first of each month . will build upon the skills learned in the "My Buddy and Me" program. Special FREE INTRODUCTORY CLASS ON September 241 Christine is a graduate of UC Davis, receiving a degree in Human Development, with an emphasis on the development of children, including observation, interaction, and early childhood development. AGE: 4 years old or development of child. DAYS DATE Sat Sat 9/21-10/26 10 : 00-10:45 am 38.00/42 . 00 11/2-12/1410 : 00-10 : 45 am 38 . 00/42.00 *No class 11/30 TIME Dance Exploration Location : Senior Center RES/NON RES Instructor Jacqueline Carl-Seidel received her early training at the University of California at Irvine . A scholarship to the American School of Ballet (Jaffrey) took her to New York for three years . Another scholarship took her to Austria where she spe nt n i ne y e ars dancing in Landestheatres in Linz and Salzburg, and t e aching classes to children and adults in both ballet and expressi v e movement. Jacqueline has performed in, as we l l as prepared, programs for children in Los Angeles and New Y('..ck public schools under the auspices of Young Audiences . She has taught dance sinc e she was 16 and i s c urrently t.eachln~.T at the Berkeley Ballet Theatre . Dance Exploration provides an opportunity for children ages 47 to e x plore and express ide es:. through movement and contribute to the deve lopment of coordination, muscle tone and gra ce . Some ballet exercises will be taught . No class uniform i s required. Shorts and t-sh .L rts are acceptable . Sessions are 6 weeks long . DATES Sat Sat RES/NON- RES TIME 9/14-10/19 10 / 26 - 11/30 9 : 00-9 : 45 am 9:00-9:45 am $26 . 00/$29 . 00 $26 . 00/$29.00 ' CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION . ... " ,.' " Breast - feeding and Newborn Care Breast-feeding and Newborn Care Class for new fathers, siblings and other interested people. LOCATION: mothers, Community/Swim Center Barbara Katayama, RN, BSN, LE, is a Lactation educator and experienced in intensive care nursery . She was formerly with Children's Hospital, Oakland, and is currently employed at Merritt-Peralta Hospital, in the Newborn Nursery. She is a mother of two girls, both were breast-fed. Newborn Care: The following dates are one day seminars : This class is deSigned to assist new mothers and significant others in the basiCS of newborn care: - bathing -diapering -feeding -when to call the doctor -breast-feed or not? -positioning -which formula -skin care DAY DATES TIME Thur Thur Thur Thur 10/10 10/24 11/7 11/21 7 : 00-9 : 30 7 : 00-9:30 7 : 00-9:30 7:00-9:30 Sat 11/16 10 : 00-12 : 30 pm 35.00/38 . 00 RES/NON RES pm pm pm pm 35 . 00/38 . 00 35.00/38 . 00 35.00/38 . 00 35 . 00/38.00 Breast-feeding: This portion of the class will cover elements of breast feeding that are of interest to parents and not covered fully during your postpartum stay in most hospitals . - frequency -trouble shooting - engorgement -positioning -expressing, storing breast milk -drugs and breast - feeding -latching on will include a video, discussion, and This class demons tration. Bring a friend! Spouse! Your baby! Single moms so are single dads, grandparents, and are welcome, babysitters. 7 �Before/ After School Childcare Program Tiny Tots The Parks & Recreation Department sponsors a Before/After School Child Care Program for children K-6 grades. The Child Care Program is designed to enhance the child' 5 school experience through activities that may not be available to them during school or at home. The program operates during the school year from 6:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and is based upon socialization and recreation rather than education. The daily schedule is structured to offer a variety of daily activities such as crafts, games, sports, cooking, science, drama self - discovery, cultural appreciation, environmental studi~s I and life skills. Staff work cooperati vely w~ th parents to provide overall enrichment for each child. Spec1al guests and programs are featured frequently and occasional field trips are scheduled. Within the daily schedule, there is also some time allotted for homework. ClubYouth, a special section for grades 4, 5, and 6, has been developed to give the pre-teens a sense of belonging to a club rather than being in a child care program. ClubYouth participants get to experience youth councils, special guests, field trips, dances, mini special events, and joint activities with other site locations. The Parks and Recreation Department sponsors a Tiny Tots program which offers a pre-school experience for children 2 yrs. 9 mos. to 5 yrs. of age. The Tiny Tots Preschool offers many different types of programs to serve the children in and around our community. The staff are very well-trained, experienced teachers dedicated to providing the best pre-school experience available for your child. Staff will assist your child in developing self confidence and self esteem, along with a sense of responsibility and independence. The activities will cover the social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and creative aspects of your child's development. Our three program sites provide all the learning materials and apparatus of any large center, while still offering a horne-like atmosphere and an opportunity for daily individualized instruction. The general program is designed to introduce children to the preschool experience and perhaps to their first experiments with socialization in a large group setting. This class allows a great deal of freedom as far as balancing work and play projects. The emphasis of this class is learning how to work with others in a variety of social situations . Numbers, colors, shapes, and letters are introduced and special attention is paid to both large and small motor development . Res./Non-Res. Registration for the 1991-92 school year, is currently being accepted for all enrollees. Registration is accepted on. a first come, first served basis for all grade levels K-6 and 15 open to non-residents. For more information, please contact the Program Coordinators at each location. Those telephone numbers and Coordinators are: Lupine Child Care, Marsha Reynolds, 799-3455 and Ohlone Child Care, Ambra MacGregor, 799-0542. Types of care available are: $ 63. OO/month Morning Care (5 days per week) All Grades 6:30 a.m. until school begins Kinder Care (5 days per week) Grade K school dismissal until 6:00 p.m. $215.00/month Afternoon Care (5 days per week) Grades 1 - 6 school dismissal until 6:00 p.m. $178.00/month T/TH 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon $ 70.00/$73.00 (per month) The Pre-Kindergarten program is designed for 4-year-olds, who will start kindergarten the following September and participants in the general program are encouraged to move up to the pre-kindergarten class the September before they start elementary school. This class is a little more structured and children are expected to follow instructions for a longer period of time. This program is designed to prepare children for kindergarten, and not to accelerate them beyond the basic requirements set by the school district. The emphasis of the pre-Kindergarten class is on how to use the tools of learning and gaining a positive self image. Res./Non-Res. M/W/F 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon ........•. .. • Wanted! ··. ' .... , Specialty Class .;Instructor~ IIY9u have a talenfthatmight be of illterest' . to the public whflroHeach acl~ss? . . . t~1I i99-8291 it you . ate interested. FAMILY DENTISTRY John B. Wayland. D.D.S. Modern Gentle Dentistry Open on Saturday! 799-3100 • Childrens Dentistry • Adults Orthodontics 1500 Sycamore Ave., Ste . B-7. Hercules 8 Hercules Tiny Tots at Play $102.00/$107.00 (per month) �ADULT FITNESS 7777777 Aerobic Dance & Workout Location: DenaIS Aerobics Location: Senior Center A new fall 12-week session begins Wednesday, October 16 . Class meets every Monday & Wednesday evening 6:30 to 7 : 30 p.m. Hercules Historic Clubhouse AEROBIC EXERCISE AT ITS BEST CHOREOGRAPHED BY JACKI! Dena , a certified aerobics instructor with nine (9) years experience, has developed an intense, fun, and energetic exerci se class. Whether you prefer high or low impact, this class is for you . The instructor handles all clasB fees. All aerobic dance workout exercises are choreographed by JACK! to be safe, non-repetitious, fun, and they include all of the major muscle groups as well as cardio-pulmonary strengthening. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday at 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Saturday at 9:00 a.m. Class size is limited to 18 participants so there is never over-crowding. Choose your own level of aerobic exercise LOW (walking level), MEDIUM (jogging level) or VIGOROUS (running level). Students are always encouraged to choose their own pace and level. New: Stair-stepping Join us stepping. for the newest innovation in f1 tness. Stair-- In this non-impact class Dena will promote overall fitness and a'e rabic conditioning while working out to fun routines . Our certified instructor has devised routines Btru~tured for all age g~oups and fitness levels. Don't miss au"t on this new and exciting fitness program! Thursday at 7 : 45 to 8 : 45 p.m. Sunday at 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Drop-in: $5.00 One month unlimited for all classes listed : $45.00 continuo~s Class format is one full hour of aerobic ' exercise : Beginning with floor stretching and abdominal 'exercises, progressing to standing in place exercises, 'VERTIFIRM' exercises burn more calories than floor exercises. During VERTIFIRM weights can be used but are optional . VERTIFIRM progresses to light- cardio vascular dances/workout and then onto 7 to 10 separate workout routines as time allows, then to the cool-down medley. $80.00 for 12 weeks (24 hours) or $4 . 00 drop in. Instructor: Jane Rager, 724-4509 for information. Bring: Floor mat, water bottle, safe aerobic shoes, wear loose comfortable shorts, T's, leotarps, sweats. Hand- held weights not to exceed 5 lbs/ankle weights not to exceed 3 1bs. Jazzercise "b ~ u ~ , ' ' Location: Community Swim Center Back Flexibililty and Strengthening Location: Senior center The purpose- of th'! s class is to teach you an array of noimpact deep muscle therapy exercise~ . Ydu will learn ho.w to prevent (or rid yourself of) unpecessary back discomfort ' by flexing and strengthening your delicate back muscles. Excellent for over-all toning! Great before or after workout~! Inst'ructors for this eight (8) week· course are Dr. Denise Walther and -Dr. Roxann Bettencourt . Jazzercise is the most original dance exercise program . We still have the most original and c reative ideas around. Each class features energetic dance routines with choreography that's always new , always exciting, and is under the direction of a CPR certified instructor . No contracts! No competition! J azzercise isn't the latest in fads, it's the latest in fun l We help people turn the corner on fat loss , fitness and better self-esteem. This is a continuing pr09ram ~ New students may register at class and join a nytime . DAYS TIME TWThF TTh Sat Sun 9 : 30-10:30 am 6 :1 5- 7 :15 pm 9:00-10:00 am 6:30 -7 :30 pm 8:30 - 9:30 Drop-In: 4 Classes 8 Classes 12 Classes $ 5.00 $16.00 $24.00 $32.00 MW Students may join the class at any time du:drlg ·the· session or may participate on a drop-in ba·s is . ·The fee is $.4.00 per class . DATES Tues TIME 10/22-12/10 7 : 30-8 : 30 pm RES/NON-RES Babysitting this class only! $25.00/$28.00 •••••••••••••• {1lI1<:J.} •••••••••••••• Tai Chi Chuan JUNMAE GUEY """' *... 'nitJt'" • ROAST I'ORK • RO-,STOUCK Location: Foxboro Community Center ! B..8.Q. PO"RK Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese exercise designed to promote fle"xibility, st'r ength, balance and coordination. It also emphasizes stretching and slow graceful movements and is especially good for reducing tension in the body. Many animal movements are mimicked in teaching this art form such as the bear's, the tiger's, and the crane's, just to mention a few. The form of Tai Chi being taught by instructor Bryan Umeki is called Kwang Ping Yang Style, which is at least 3,000 years old, and is rarely taught outside of China. This class is also benef-icial as a tool for meditation purposes. Sat DATE ~ RES/NON-RES 10119-1217 9 : 00-10:00 am $44.00/$48.00 'i'i+"-lt Jtlt ~.* ,,-.j.MI • B..8.Q. SPA"REttl8S • DELICIOUS CHICk£N • CHOWMEIN ;YO}/H.· • CHOW fUN ;t"",,, .00M SUM 1>~"'1.: Specialited Catering: For All o.ccasions ;>j<.:Jt:1fi ~ W:. iEE,~-l~ Restaurant (:53'JiS) Market (lEJiS) 12221 San Pablo Ave., #6 3641 Balboa St. (lit Bo.rrett Ave) - (ot Richmond, CA 94805 Te!: (415) .234 - 9898 OPEN: 10:00 A,M. -7:00 P.M. 38th Ave.) San Francisco, CA 94 121 Tel: (415 ) 387·9898 .MONDA Y CLOSED OPEN: 9,00 A.M.· 7:00 P.M. 9 �SPORTS Pee Wee Basketball ' ,:...:,'--- - '"" ¥~ Location: Community/Swim Center I:'~"') Here's a great program that's being offered for the first time for second and third grade boys and girls. Your son or \J~, daughter will develop and learn the elementary skills associated with basketball while learning sportsmanship, eye- i-\ \,,~ hand and running coo+dination, and most of all they'll have lots of fun. Everyone plays! All participants will play on a reduced size basketball court with basketball hoops lowered . BOys and girls will be coached by trained recreation staff. There will be practices on Monday and Wednesday and games will be played on Saturday mornings. (,(\)-~;:yr I Everyone who participates ~. will receive T-shirts. ENROLLMENT LIMITATIONS Only 60 boys and girls Only 2nd and 3rd graders . Registration deadline - November 25th, 5:00 pm. Practice begins - December 2nd Program duration - 1212/91 to 218192 Resident Non Resident - $49.00 - $54.00 Mon & W:ed - 3:30 to 4:30 pm ,~) Elementary Youth & Junior High Basketball Location : Community/Swim Center The City of Hercules, Parks & Recreation department, is proud to announce it's new Youth & Jr. High basketball programs. These two programs are designed to teach the basic skills of basketball play, sportsmanship, and recreational competition. This program will provide instruction from trained Parks & Recreation staff. All games will be officiated by certified and trained officials. Everyone who participates will receive a T-shirt. Practices will be held after school hours and games will be on Saturday mornings. ENROLLMENT LIMITATIONS Youth Jr . High - , 3 on 3 Teen Basketball teague Onl y 60 boys and girls Grades 4th to 6th Grades 7th & 8th Registrations deadline Practice begins - December 2nd, 5:00 pm - December 9th, Youth - December 10th, Jr . High Resident Non Resident - $49.00 - $54.00 Youth Jr. High Mon & Wed Tue & Thur - 4:30 to 6:00 pm - 4:30 to 6:00 pm Location: Community/Swim Center Team up and get ready for a brand new basketball league for teenage boys ages 15 to 18 . Three on three basketball will comprise 12 teams in round robin (11 games per team) competition every Tuesday at the Community/Swim Center gym. Teams wil l compete in weekly, 1/2 court competition, with play-off and championship games played on full court. early and get your team together now! League size: Roster size: Start Minimum 6, maximum 12 teams Minimum 6, maximum 12 teams Each roster must have minimum of 3 Hercules residents. 15 to 18 years old - October 8th, 7:00 pm Ma nagers Meeting Team ·Rosters Due League Starts - October 25th, 5:00 pm Tuesday Nights - 7:30 to 10 : 00 pm - November 5th Resident - Per team - $115.00 $5.00 additional per non-resident player. Includes: offiCials, scorekeepers, and trophies for 1st to 3rd place. Men's Basketball League Location: Community/Swim Center Michael M. Doran Attorney At Law Probate Divorce Wills & li'usts 724-2020 2518 San Pablo Ave. • Pinole 10 Get your teams and sponsors together now as we prepare for tip-off time in the new Hercules men' 5 basketball league beginning November 7th. Teams will compete in round robin play with play-offs and championship action concluding the season. All games will be full court, officiated by certified basketball officials, and scored by trained staff. League size: Roster size: Double Round Robin: Minimum 4 to 6 Maximum 10 players Play each team twice 19 and over Managers Meeting Team Rosters Due League Starts - October 7th - October 21st - November 7th Thursday Nights - 7:30 pm Resident - Per team - - $350.00 $5.00 additional per non-resident player . Includes: 2 officials per game, scorekeepers, awards for 1st to 3rd place teams plus 1st and 2nd individual trophies, and weekly statistics. �SPORTS Pee Wee Tennis Pee Wee Tennis is a comprehensive program designed to introduce children 4 to 6 years old to the game of tennis in a fun and rewarding way. By tailoring the equipment and size of the playing court to the size, needs, and athletic ability of young children, Mr. Pee Wee TenniS allows them to learn the sport quickly and to have fun!! The basic concept of Mr. Pee Wee Tennis is sim.ilar to that of T-Ball, the pint size version of baseball. Every element of Mr. Pee Wee Tennis has been created specifically for small players -- from the short court they play one, to the 21" rackets and foam tennis balls. Students may provide their own 21" racquet, or purchase one from the Parks & Recreation Department for 12.50. DATES TIME RES/NON-RES ~ 10/1-10/22 10/29-11/19 5 : 30-6:00 pm 5:30-6:00 pm $27.00/$30.00 $27.00/$30.00 4-6 4-6 Tues Tues INDOOR FALL/WINTER ADULT VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE Location: Community/Swim Center Get r~ady to join the first Fall/Winter indoor volleyball league. Two divisions are planned, co-ed and mens, with 6 teams in each division competing in double roun~ robin play. Get your teams and sponsors together now! 4 teams minimum, 6 teams maximum 8 maximum players Co-ed League size: Roster size: Divisions: Mens League duration: Double round robins October 1st Play each team twice Play-offs, top four teams 18 and over o - September 12th - September 23rd - October 2nd Wednesday Night s - 7:30 to 10:00 pm Resident -_ Per Team - $275.00 $5.00 add1tional per non-r_esldent plaver. Includes: scorekeeper, officials, awards, weekly statistiCS, and play-offs. Tennis Classes Location: Managers Meeting Team Rosters Due League Starts Refugio VallE'y 'Z'ennis Courts Member West Contra Costa Association 01 Realtors since 1978: P,esident Elect & " easurer Realtor of the Year 1990 Board of Directors 1989-91 Communications Chair 1990 Membership Chair 1989 BEGINNER The beginning level stresses instruction on the basic strokes and desirable foot position. *forehand/backhand *volley *overhead *serve ' DATES DAY The basic stro,kes are: State Director, California ASSOCiation of Realiors 1989-91 TIME RES/NON-RES AGES 7-14 7-14 Man Man 9/30-10/21 10/28-11/18 4:30-5:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm $36.00/$39.00 $36.00/$39 . 00 Man Man 9/30-10/21 10/28-11/18 5:30-6:30 pm 5:30-6:30 pm $36.00/$39.00 - 14/up $36.00/$39.00 14/up Sat Sat 10 / 5-10/26 11/2 - 11/23 5:30-6:30 pm 5:30-6:30 pm $36.00/$39.00 $36 . 00/$39.00 14/up 14/up ALICE laPLACE 222-2200 Days 758-3440 Eves INTERMEDIATE There is continuous emphasis on the basic strokes. Instruction and drills will relate to ball direction, court coverage and keeping the ball in play. Tues Tues DATE TIME RES/NON-RES AGE 10/1-10/22 10/29-11/19 5:30-6:30 pm 5:30-6:30 pm $36.00/$39.00 $36.00/$39 . 00 All All ADVANCED The importance of the basic strokes in ordeir to enhance the players' skills is emphasized. Instruction and drills are geared toward match play - placing shots, su:staining a rally, showing consistency in serves . Students will play pOints and play matches against each other, talk about conditioning and consider entering tournaments. Tues Tues NOTE: DAT§ TIME RES/NON-RES 10/1-10/22 10/29-11/19 6:30-7:30 pm 6:30-7 : 30 pm $36.00/$39.00 $36.00/$39.00 Intermediate/Advanced students will be All All The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is NOW! Call us regarding free tree/ tree planting 222-2200 Days 799-1367 Eves evaluated periodically to determine their levels of ability. o Bill PRATHER Security Pacific Real Estate Brokerage 32·23 Blume Drive Richmond. California 94806 sp Member West Contra Costa Association of Realtors since 1975: Community Service Committee Chairman 1991 Board of Directors 1989·91 . Local Government Relations Committee 1990 Condo Committee 1990 " �MARTIAL ARTS , Judo Karate Location: Refugio Valley Community Center/Swim Center This exciting new program brings instructor Joe Garcia, 5th degree black belt, to the City of Hercules. Mr. Garcia has more than 30 years of experience in the martial arts and is a well respected teacher in the Bay Area. He Is trained in the Wado Ryu style of karate, a traditional form of the art that emphasizes kata (form), Kumite (very light contact fighting), and self-defense. philosophy Mr. passed down martial artists. Garcia will also teach traditional from generation 4 weeks and enrollment is continuous. DAYS DATES 10 yrs Wed Friday & to Students meet twice a week. generation of Each session is Location: Instructor Wayne Cunningham brings a wealth of experience to Hercules. He has studied judo for 30 years and has been teaching for 21 years. He is a Sandan (third degree black belt) and member of many judo organizations. Judo is a sport for women as well as for men. Classes consist of women that range in age from eight to forty years and in experience from beginner to national champions. Some of the reasons given for taking judo are: Classes begin 9/25/91. TIMES *As self-defense mechanism *A martial art that allows student to practice what she has learned *Exercise and movements learned promote strength and flexibili ty -Judo offers physical and mental discipline -Judo is just plain funl RES/NON-RES under: Monthly 11 yrs to Adult: Thur Monthly Friday Ohione Community Center 5:00-6:00 'pm 5:30-6:30 pm $35.00/$38.00 5:00-6:00 pm 5:30-6:30 pm $35.00/$38.00 If you think you might be interested in Judo, why not come in, observe the class, and speak with the instructor and students. You might find that Judo is the Martial Art for you! We are proud to announce that on April 19 and 20, 1991, the Senior Nationals were held in Honolulu, Hawaii. At that tournament Sharon Bookmyer placed second in the Women t s "Master's" Division, and Mike Grunwald and his, partner Maury Waulf placed second in the Men's Kata Competition. u.s. Instructor will take registration for all classes at any time during the sessions. If you wish to speak to the instructor prior to enrollment, you may call 799-8291 for referral. Junior Class - Ages 8 to 12 RES/NON-RES MW On-going 6:00-7:00 p.m. Additional family members pay: $35.00/$38.00 $16.50/$18.50 Senior Class - Ages 13 and Up RES/NON-RES I Women's Self-Defense Location: MW On-going 7:00-9:00 pm Additional family members pay: Refugio Valley Community Center/Swim Cent~r 5th degree black belt Joe Garcia offers his expe:rience in teaching women to defend themselves in confrontational situations . Mr. Garcia will emphasize recognizing potentially dangerous situations and how to avoid them. More importantly, he will instruct the students on how to quic.kly and met·hodically deal ,with an attacker. ,TIME ~ -DAY ,Thur - 9/2~-11I2 ,l 7:3'0 pm-8,30 pm RES/NON-RES $40.00/$44.00 -No class 10/31 CREEKSIDE FAMILY DENTISTRY LAURO A. MORA.JR •• D.D.S. ELIZABETH P. MORA. D.D.S. 1S 1 1 Sycamore Ave~ Sfe. A Hercules, CA. 94S47 141 S) 799-1699 1402 Pennsylvania .Ave. Fairfield, CA. 94S 3 3 1707) 42S-6216 • • • • 12 Adult and Children Preventive, Restorative and Reconstructive Care Weekdays, Evenings and Saturdays Dental Plans Welcome $35.00/$38.00 $16.50/$18.50 KATAS RES/NON-RES F On-going 7:00 - 9:00 pm Additional family members pay: $35.00/$38.00 $16.50/$18.50 �ADULT CLASSES Hand Building Ceramics for Beginners Location: Community/Sw~ Holiday Photo Album Showcase Location : Community/Swim Canter Center Some of the world's most beautiful ceramic objects were created using hand-building methods . Attractive and usefu l bowls, boxes, and vases can be built using simple kitchen gadgets as tools. Instructor Yvonne Ford will instruct students on how t o create lovely pieces of art in a fun and enjoyable atmosphe re . Fee includes all material. Additional fee fo r firing. Capt u r e t hose memo rabl e h o liday moments and ensure that your pi c tures l ast f o rev er . Create a n d design yo ur own fa mi l y phot o album in thi s unique, s imple, and economic c ourse . Gather up t h o se o l d phot o s t u cked away in yo ur closet a n d br i ng them t o life in a showcase setting. Bring at least 15 20 photographs. ~ lOO: Mon. :liJi!li 12 / 2 - 12 / 9 7 -9pm Yvonne received a bachelors degree in Fine Arts from the University of Buffalo and has studied ceramics in the Netherlands. Res / Nan r es $ 2 0/$ 22 + $20 material fee She has taught o i l paintin g, watercolors, and ceramics at Hartfo rd Community College in Churchville, . Mar y land . She h a s been a free lance instructor and lecturer si n ce 1968. lOO: Wed. Res / Moores $85 / $90 Time 7-9 : 30pm !&t.= 10/ 9 - 11/27 Shoe Box to Showcase Location : Commun i ty / Sw~ Center Are your treasured photos stuffed in shoeboxes and drawers? Or worse, are they stored in albums that are chemically des t roying your pictures ... and your memories? The Shoebox to Showcase class and hands on workshop will offer yo u i nformation, step by step instruction, creative inspi ration, and the photo - safe supplies that you need to master the mounds of memorabilia and per serve your memories for generations to corne. Students pay materials fee at first class . lOO: Mon. Ruth Anderson holds a Master degree with distinction from the College of Arts and Crafts . She has exhibited her work widely throughout the Bay Area and her work has been included in several national exhibitions . She has taught classes at CCAC, JFK University and is now with Contra Costa College . Drawing Location : This drawing class will use 'both traditional and contempor'a ry approaches to develop basic drawing skills . We will be working from still life , landscape, models, persona l imagery and imagination . Students will learn the use of concepts such as form , line , perspective, light , and color , and the students will work with several materials such as c halk and oil pastels, charcoal, graphite I and ink . Class e xercises will be geared to accommodate the beginners as well as the students who have had previous drawing experience . There is no class fee, but students must purchase their own equipment. Material lists will be distributed in class. TIME Tues 9/10-12/1 7 Students may enroll semester . in this class at any time during the Painting In this class students will develop basic skill and visua l concepts of pai n ting. Through various assignments students will learn ho w to app ly p aint to the canvas and mix colors. concepts such as composition , share, surface and texture will be discussed. Beginn i ng students will work in acrylic pa i n t s but students al r e a dy working in oils s hould fee l free to contin ue their own work . There i s no class f e e , b ut s tu de nts must p u r c h ase thei r own equi p ment. Mater ial l ists will be dis tribute d in c l as s . DAYS Wed TIME 9 / 11 - 12 / 18 St ud ents may enroll semes t er . i n t hi s No Fee 7 : 00 - 10 : 00 pm class at any time d u ring t he " Res/Nonres $20/$22 + $35 material fee Communit y/ Sw~ Cente r Instructor Randall Goni is a world renowned artist . He received his formal education form the University of Ca l ifornia at Berkeley , graduating with a degree in Fin e Arts . The University has in its permanent collection a suite of his lithographs . He received his graduate degree from St . Marys College in Moraga where he specialized in Art Education . His sculputural ski l ls were further polished at the Royal Endowment of the Arts in Glasgow, Scotland . Randall's art work is featured world wide . Thu rs. No fee 7 - 9PM This 8 week class offers each student the opportunity to learn figurative drawing using professional models . Students will learn how to effectively use color and techniques that wil l aid t hem in developing artis t ically . lOO: 7:00-10:00 pm ~ Open Painting and Drawing Studio Workshop Loca t ion: Community Center/Swim Center !&t.= ses. I 10/7 - 10/14 " II 11/4 - 11/11 ~ 1 0/10 - 1 2 / 5 .'!'..i.me. 7- 9pm Res /Nao res $5 0 / $55 �.-:ADULT CLASSES Cooking Once and for All LOCATION: Community/Swim Center Wednesday Evenings: November 13th and 20th, 1991 two part class will introduce you to an innovative cooking method where it is possible to prepare excellent meals in one day to last an entire month. These are carefully planned entrees and side dishes which incorporate only the best and freshest ingredients, and when they are defrosted and This served, taste freshly made. You'll learn how to chose recipes for a months' worth of food, and how to plan rerving portions for each recipe. We'll discuss shopping and j budgetlng tips, as well as focus on the importance of a well balanced and healthy diet. We will prepare a variety of dishes: pasta sauces, chicken dishes, soups, and side dishes. Stephanie Stephens will be the instructor for this class. Stephanie is the author of liThe Family Cookery", a quarter l y newsletter that features recipes, cooking tidbits, and useful tips. Stephanie teaches classes in Southern Italian Cuisine and baking scones, muffins, and quick breads. Wednesday DATES TIME RESINON RES 11113 & 11/20 6:30-9:00 pm $33.1$36. Wine Making Location: Community/Swim Center This class will consist of hands on experience, demonstrations, tasting and evaluation premium varietal grape wines, lecture, and a whole lot of fun. Each person will have the opportunity to physically engage in all aspects of wine making, including bottling, labeling, and most important, tasting various components of the finished product. The course will also include grape picking, crushing, pressing and fermentation of several varietals found in northern California. Instructor Fred Ewing, a Hercules resident, and the founder, wine maker of Hercules Wine Works, has taken wine courses at the University Of California at Davis and has produced some outstanding varietal wines, including Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet over the past five years. Fred is also a collector of fine wines . Mr. Ewings education includes a BFA degree from Carnegie-Mellon University in Pittsburg and has done graduate San Francisco State University. lli!.Y Sat. Cooking for COl!lpany ~ 10/5 - 1119 Time 11am-12prn Res/Nonres $62.50/$66.50 Cake Decorating . Location :COmln)1llity(S"iJI!.centjlr If you have eve,r wantea to i~px:-e:ss' your c6mpanY;, v;i,t1:'l-an outstanding meal this class is for you P~'ter ShXper:tt', ' re I1 owned._ chef,. will :be your, instructor , for ;thi's~ :4 week N"" program: .l?eter ha~ recenUy" move.9. tdtne ~ayAr;ea :hbm ·Yoi]<;:, Wnere he · p;depared mealS for . a. number ' o:E·<!,istingui.s hed · indi"idual,s 'including Former New York; .Mayor Ed KOch, . actre$.S BrookeSh:(elds ,Gary Hart, ahd Maureen $tapleton. . peteY Was the' 'chef and .owper' ofhiS:._O$Fl; cat'eri):lg2 CQmpany. , ~'n . Manh;atten_, h~s <Cl~en1:s included Polo: for_ :BO:ys" , Eya~, Biccm.e, and~ , Anne" Klein. ' " , ' 'where \'" Peter will oinstr-utt ,student,s on how to prepare t:our CQmplet~> dinners that .w:.:lll feature ~ an aIipeti,z'er, ei-tt'ree,. : anQ, c;ie-s~e+::,t~ . Students wi 1.1 samp.le e"aC'h lll.eal' · 'I'jle f1.naJ;.·clMfwill. sons·i~t t>f. a full ·mea,: §erved ·to e<j.ch,·sqident featuring a ,S.almonlla".~l 'l;oite· . tha.t was) ph¢to9D'IPhedf?r:: t ·h e New:. l(.o):k .Times, /' .pete"ris. own ..An\a):etto .brea<:" puddlfl.g. · D;~ Wed> .: . · 10/9 . -" 1013·0· and 'pCslNQnre§ ; ~ ·$.5Qt$55 :· . Location: Community/Sw~ Center Learn to create beautiful cakes in this class taught by Nancy Mayo . Nancy will instruct students on how to make a variety of decorative cakes. Each student will learn how to make beautiful flowers that will bring your cake to life. Also, Nancy will provide instruction on how to decorate a Christmas cake for the upcoming holidays and students will even learn how to create a Thanksgiving and Halloween cake. For the final class each student will create a mini wedding cake. Mrs. Mayo has over 7 years of experience as a cake decorator and has decorated cakes for weddings, receptions, school and church affairs. Nancy has also produce flowers for Kathy/s Kreative Kakes Bakery in San Mateo, and was sale wedding-cake decorator for San Mateo Catering Company before moving to Hercules in 1988. lli!.Y Tues • ~ 10/8 - 11112 Time Res/Nonres 7-8pm $22.501$25 ..........--...--- FALL BEAUTY SPECIAL $35.00 $35.00 $20.00 $20.00 RELAXERS CURLS PRESS & CURL SHAMPOO SETS LIMIT ED TIME ONLY Long Ilair cxtr.l WITH THIS COUI'ON "~~UlHlUI"••" " . " " " . " " " " " " " Spanish Style Cooking Location: Community/Swim Center NOW AVAILABLE NEW TECHNIQUE PERM SPECIAL CALL FOR INFORMATION WITH ·SUNGLITZ HI-LIGHT SPACE A\"'AIL.\BLE FOR HAIR STYLISTS & !\1:\~JCLRIST l(jmmb~lononl,' ELAINE'S BEAUTY SALON & SUPPLY Boars: MOD.-sat. lOam-8pm Early am &: late pm appointments welcome Individually designed styles &: colors 14 I 223-4542 I 2562 &: 2564 Appian Way. PInole (Pinole 1t:rt'1\ce ShopplDg Center) Margurit 7 Bolden learned Spanish Style Gourmet Cooking while living ~n Spain where she spent nearly fifteen years perfecting her recipes. She currently runs her own business in which she prepares meals for private occasions . Recipes featured in this class include gazpacho, mejillones a la marinera, huevos rellenos and more. The final class will feature a full meal served to each student. lli!.Y Thur. ~ 10/3 - 10/24 ~ 7-9pm Res/Nonres $35/$39 �The following classes are taught by Rose Marie Shramick MA, RD. Rose Marie is a Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Educator. She spent 20 years in the United States Air Force, and her last position wa"s as Chairwoman, Department of Nutritional Medicine at the David Grant Medical Center, Travis AFB in Fairfield. She has been active in Health Promotion/Wellness programs for the past 17 years, done extensive outpatient nutrition teaching. and has Eating Healthy on the Run Location: I"ozl:>oro This class will make it easy to work a balanced diet into a hectic schedule. You will learn to choose healthy foods at fast-food restaurants, prepare nutritious meals and snacks easily, and substitute low-fat alternatives for high calorie food. !rue Mon. ~ ~ 10/7 7-8:30pm Res/Nonres $30/$33 Diets - Fact and Fiction Sports Nutrition Location: I"ozl:>oro Neighborhood Canter Location: I"ozl:>oro Neighborhood Center This class will help to break through the confusion concerning athletic activity and nutrition. It will help atheletes use safe and effective dietary practices designed to enhance performance. Q.u Wed. ~ ~ 10/16 7-8:30pm !In Mon. ~ 10/21 ~, Location: Foxoboro Neighborhood Center Location: l"ozl:>oJ;<) Neighborhcod canter This class will focus on healthy eating for the preschool child, the elementary school chfld, and the teenager . You will learn correct portions of foods for each age group and ~ow to, introduce children to fun and nutritious foods. ~his !rue ~ Mo A ~o .\ Oe S:t< 11./4 ~ .1I::'S ••. -zr ;7 ~8:, 3 Op,!" Res/Noores $30/$33 Res/Nopres 7-8:30pm $30/$33 Behavior Modification & Weight Control Res/Nonres $30/$33 Diet for your Child/Teenager f This class will review many of today's popular diets and evaluate them for nutritional adequacy. It will help shed some light on myths concerning weight control. .J_, 6 week session wirl offer techniques of Behaviorial Intervention. It will cover topics such as psychological factors related to eating, stress management, exercise program compliance, and maintenance of weight loss. !In Mon,. ~ 11/11 - 12/16 ~ Res/Noore s 7-8pm , $110/$120 DR. FRANK ZISMAN DR. KATERINA R. ZISMAN OPTOMETRY Complete ,. Family Vision Care IN HERCULES Homestyle Baking, Fun & Natural Location:Community/swim Center Have you ever wanted to learn how to bake from scratch, create delicious desserts, bread, and pastry? Instructor Laveeda Johnson has spent a life time baking. She has been a neighborhood instructor for many years sharing recipes she developed while living on a farm in North Dakota. Laveeda uses only natural ingredients in all her recipes including picking and canning her own fruit. Ms. Johnson will teach students how to make a variety of breads, pies, cakes, and pastries. Come and learn the joy of baking and add wholesome, tasty treats to your family's diet. !In Tues. !lAtu. 10/8 - 10/29 ~ 7-9pm Res/Nonres $30/$33 • Comprehensive Eye Examinations • Total Contact Lens Care • Extensive Selection of Frames • Evening & Saturday Appointments 1581 Sycamore Ave., Suite 10, Hercules please call 799-7380 for appointment s �Tap Dancing Location: Community/Swim Center Tap is a dance form that is not only fun but a great way to exercise. Tap dancing teaches rhythm and coordination and is taught in an atmosphere that is fun and energetic . Learn to shuffle off the buffalo, shuffle hop, and shuffle step . Students will learn a complete dance routine in this 8 week program. Instructor Mel Menefee is a former vaudeville performer who has danced professionally in many clubs in the San Francisco .B ay Area. He has been a tap instructor for over ten years teaching in neighbori ng cities and private clubs. Class is limited to adults 18 years and up. Iru1. Mon. Ilatu 11/4 - 1/6 lime. 7-Bpm Res/N a nres $40/$44 How to Select a Private School or ·Daycare Location: Community/Swim Center This class presents a perfect opportunity for those individuals interested in findi n g a quality private school (K12) or . day care to devel op the skills in assessing and evaluatl.ng the schools. Instructor Torn Sarnicola has a background in Private School Administration and Curriculum Development and has deve loped a program designed to assist parents in effectively selecting the proper school or day care for their child. Tom has authored a book (currently in the process of being published), that provides step by step instructions for evaluating curriculum, staff, and administration. Materials for this course are provided Iru1. 1.i.m.e. Wed. 7-9pm 7- Palettes of Color for Your Home Location: Senior Center This class will explore color trends in the 90 I 5 for home decorating. Hands on activities will include mixing color together in different living areas of your horne . If you a 'r e planning any future home decorating, Y ,QU , wilL- cer.t ainly benefit from what you will learn in this class. We guarantee t 'hat you will gain a good sense o'f color to suit your personal tastes and lifestyle. Bring ideas and accessories to class. Free decorating consultation will be offered to participants, so sign up early and don't miss this great opportunity. Instructors for the class are Elaine Schmidt and Barbara Orloff. Instructor Elaine Schmidt owns and operates the Decorating Den franchise in Walnut Creek and has been at that location for two years. She 15 a graduate of Ohio University and has been with the parent company of Decorating Den for 20 years . Instructor Barbara Orloff is a graduate of U. C. Irvine and has She has been been to Decorating Den's Lifestyle classes. associated the Decorating Den for one year. DAY RES./NON-RES Dog Obedience Ohlon~ Scho·o l Yard 1616 Pheasant Drive Location: Basic dog obedience teaches your dog to be a friend of · neighbors and helps to develop a confident relationship between dog and handler . Instructor Eileen Hanson of Danlos Kennels has taught many classes in the area . This class is designed for both pet and owner and will teach you to train your dog with kindness, not abuse. The begi nning class is designed for dogs over 4 months of age and will teach the handler how to train his/her dog to heel, sit, stay, stand and come on command. DAYS Sat Sat DATES TIME 9/21-10/26 9:00-10:00 am 9/21-10/26 10:00-11:00 am 9:00-10:00 am 10 : 00-11:00 am 16 RES/NON-RES 30.00/33 . 00 30 . 00/33.00 �Location: 111 Civic Drive The Hercules Senior Center, like many "new senior centers," is like a social community center or country club without the greens! Our center is diverse, fun entertaining, informative, and is act! vely programmed. Adults 50+ who use our center are enjoying their new status in life. The individuals who attend our new progressive center are active people, who live life to the fullest and with purpose. Our seniors enjoy making new friends who are In various stages of life . Our younger and older seniors have no barriers that are set by age. We all blend harmoniously together. RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES Bingo MWTh 1:00-2:15 pm Please join us and fill your 11fe with new experiences, friends, travel, fun and purpose. We would like the privilege of getting to know you and having you as our friend. Hope to see you 500n - Irene Winnie, Senior Center Proqram Coordinator. The center is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m . to 3:00 p.m. and serves all senior citizens ages 50 or older. Bowling (small fee) Th 2:00-4:00 pm The center features a hardwood dance floor, outdoor patiO with tables and chairs, and full-size piano. There is also an outdoor bar-b-que pit located on the patio . Monthly 11:30-1:30 pm Lunch Bunch Bunch meets at Senior Center and car pools to various restaurants. You will need to sign up in advance, please call center for dates. Birthdays are celebrated the first Wednesday of each month. MEALS Federal Hot Lunch Program MWF 11: 45 am-1: 00 You must sign up one day ahead of time, a qreat meal for $1.50! Make Your Own Salad Bar Seniors: $1.50 Adults: Th 12:00 pm & MTWTHF Snac·ks IITTh Cards - Your choice 9:00 am-3:00 pm SPECIAL EVENTS!!! 10:00-11:00 am Horseshoes Ping pong/Table Games MTWThF Open Hercules Health Hikers MTTh 9:00-10:00 am Leader: Cheri Bellecci, Doctors Hospi ta·l At Refug-io Valley Park Ceramics Instructor: Ice ,Cream Social Fall Bazaar 10/26/91 - 10:00-4:00 pm Halloween Party Fall social White Needlepoint Instructor: · T 9:00-12:00 noon Meets the 1st , 3rd 9:00-12:00 Tuesday of each month Edgar (Steve) stevens Th 10:00-3:00 pm Maxine Faust Th 10:00-11:00 am Nutritionist Instructor: Tracy Baker, Doctors Hospital SPECIAL WORKSHOPS Case Management for Seniors Bjorg Wasserfal from Family Counseling and Conununity Services, Contra Costa County, w·i ll give you insight into managing your finances, health, home care, or legal needs. This workshop will be held 9/9/91 . Origami Instructor: Instructor: Instructor: Cultural Aspects of Careqivinq Joanne Routzhan of Geriatric Services, Contra Costa County, will explain the ways quality care is given by different cultures. SERVICES Bookmobile Just think, you can get a library card, have access to best sellers (or special order your favorite novel), and meet some of your favorite Seniors at the Center. The County Bookmobile is here in our parking lot every other Tuesday, from 1:30-2:00 p.m. We have coffee, and ·snacks are available. This is a great time to visit and socialize with friends. Bookmobile Schedule for Hercules Senior Center: september 10/24 November 5/19 October 8/22 December 3/17/31 Legal, Health, Personal & Job Referrals 799-8219 W 9:00-10:00 am Meets the 2nd' 4th 10:00. am-~:OO pm Wednesday of each month Virginia Kunaniec F Singing Instructor : 12:00-1:00 pm Bryan Umekl Seasonal Crafts support) • 4th T Kato/Fujikawa Tai Chi Power of Attorney Forms Nancy Masters, from Brookside Hospital's VIP Program, will explain and help you understand the Durable Power of Attorney forms (your right to deny Life Please call Center: 10:00-12:0.0 noon soho Sakai Needle-beads Instructor: l 9:00-10:00 am Meets the 1st , 3rd Floral Design 11/13/90 - 12/11/91 Live Entertainment! Holiday Surprises! Santa! M/F Carla Tandy Fabric Painting Instructor: Veterans Salute 10: 00-12: 00 noon Punch Embroidery MF of each month Instructor: Louise Horton 10/30/91 - Ghostly Social! Party! Holiday Party Instructor: M Julie Harris Creative Movement 9/18/91 - 3 scoops! Sports Kick-Off Party r Handmade Crafts, Refreshments, Raffles, Bake Sale, Elephant, and Grab Bags I Come and join the funl 1:00-3:00 pm CURRENT CLASSES $3.00 Please sign up the preceding Tuesday. Coffee Adults welcome at Pinole Valley ~anes Register at Hercules Senior center 1:00-2:00 pm Staff Stained Glass (16 sessions) T 9 : 00 Instructor: Gene Gilligan Fee: $15. OO/Seniors , $30 . OO/Non-Seniors " Tap Dancing F am-12:00 2:00-3:00 pm Instructor: Mel Meneffe Beginners always welcome ·l SENIOR TRIPS The Senior Travel Committee is now in the process of planning monthly trips for seniors and adults. Please call the Center at 799-8219 for further information. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We are in dire need of your services I We need senior volunteers for our AdviSOry Committees: Fund-raiSing Committee, Special Events Committee, Publicity Committee, and Kitchen Committee. You are all welcome to join, partiCipate, and enjoy your Senior Center! Graphic Artist needed : If you have artistic ability and would like to share your talents, and be published newsletter, plea~e call Irene Winnie at 799-8219. In our Cultural Ethnic Diversity Instructors in Dance, Song, Oral History, Folklore, Music, Cuisine please call UB, you are needed J If you wish to share any of your special ethnic background with others, this is the place to do it! Irene Winnie at 799-8219. Contact 17 �CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS ~ ~~ During the last 6 months the City's Public Works Department been working on several cap! tal improvement projects throughout the City. Most recently the Department completed renovations to the Refugio Valley Tennis Courts which inc l uded resurfacing the playing surface, refurbishing the practice court backboards, improvement to the court lighting system and repairs to the , fencing. The City will also install a shade structure and community bulletin board at this site. has Public Works Pipeline Other projects of significant transportation improvement area. o San Pablo Avenue intersection with State Route 4 -- this project is 85% designed and will provide a Signal , add left turn lanes, construct a median and sidewalk, widen the roadway on San Pablo Avenue to Linus Pauling Drive to provide a bicycle lane in each direction and provide for future landscaping. This project is expected to be ready for construction in January 1992 and will be a welcome relief to those who use this intersection. o Stop signs on Willow Avenue at Interstate 80 Eastbound Ramps--this is the first phase project of what will ultimately be a signalized intersection. The City wi l l be installing stop signs on Willow across from the BP Oil Station and replaCing worn and faded street striping on Willow Avenue. This project will be constructed in August and September. o Street, Sidewalk, and Street Strlping- - as part of the Ci ty' s on-going street maintenance program, contracts will be advertised in August to complete scheduled street, sidewalk and striping work. This Capital Improvement program Is set up to prioritize needed repairs to remove hazards and provide safe roadways throughout the City. This year, emphasis has been placed on roadway repairs in the older sections of the City and sidewalk hazard remova l . o Regional Transportation Projects--Several agencies in Contra Costa County are currently working to improve the roadways around or through Hercules which have a regional importance. One project, sponsored by the County, is to widen Willow Avenue west of 1-80 and construct a signalized intersection at San Pablo Avenue-Willow Avenue-Parker Avenue. Design is 20% complete and construction is slated to begin in June 1992. Another project is a grade separation (bridge) at Willow Avenue and State Route 4. This project is sponsored by Contra Costa Transportation Authority and funded with Measure C tax dollars. A study is currently underway to determine the best engineering solutJon to this intersection and to widen Route 4 from 1-80 to Cummings Skyway. The City will be responsible for design of the first portion of this project which is to construct the grade separation and ramps at Willow Avenue. PROJECT T.E.S.T. Project T.E.S.T. celebrates its lOth Anniversary this year! Teen Employment Summer Training Program began in June of 1982 with the blessing and approval from the City Council. Since that time , crew size has jumped from two people to four with a supervisor. This year's program was used as in past years, to assist the Public Works Department through the summer with the Maintenance Division 5 sununer workload. Projects were originally centered around routine tasks such as park maintenance, rest room cleaning, pathway and creek maintenance, curb painting , weed, litter control, etc. I Today ' s projects range from those mentioned above, to operating wa l k-behind trai l mowers, spray-paint rigs, blowers, weedeaters, and miscellaneous power and hand tools. In addition to operating s u ch equipment, the partic i pants are trained in prop~r operation and safe u se as we l l as maintenance of a ll equipment. Th i s year's format was changed a little compared to past years. Glen Moniz, Division Maintenance Worker, was responsible for overseeing, directing and monitoring projects for this year's program. Dave Crescenti, who is a five-year veteran (three years as a participant and two as the supervisor), was responsible for direct supervision. Both deserve credit for the successful 10th Year Program. importance are in the Specific projects are! This year ' s participants were Daniel Sanchez, a three-year participant who was also used as a lead worker for the program. Daniel is a Senior at Pinole Valley High School and will be eligible for next year's T'e st Supervisor position. Jose Castregon is a first year participant and a Senior at Pinole Valley. Jose is also eligible to apply as supervisor fo~ next year's program. Pedro Jimenez and G~eg Chaloner are both students at Pinole Valley High School and are first year participants. All participants expressed that they may be interested in next year's program. Based on this year's enthusiasm and project completion, the 10th Year Test Program was again very success-ful. The residents of the City of Hercules should feel very proud of this program and its participants. CONSTRUCTION IN HERCULES Despite the recession, residential developers continue to build new homes in Hercules. Shea Homes has three developments in various stages of completion: Mandalay, Caprice and Bravo. Centex and Standard Builders/Sunstream are approaching completion of their projects. When all of the units of these five projects are finished all of the developments approved for construction will have been completed. At Caprice, which consists of seventy-five units constructed as tri-plexes, 2~1 units are completed and twenty are in various stages of construction. At Bravo, which will eventually have 220 apartments, the first two model buildings are a l most completed. Roads and utilities are now being installed. The Mandalay project of Single family homes, has submitted new plans for the homes to be constructed during the final phase of the project. This phase will be called "Seasons", however, the street names wi l l not be changed. 1991 T.E.S.T. CREW Jose Castregon, Dave Crescenti, Greg Chaloner, Pedro J imenez, Daniel Sanchez The permits for the final t welve units of Centex Homes' "Westwood" devel opment have just been issued. The total number of units in this projects is 166. These un i ts will be completed by December. :'SVCl\MORE AVENUE : "€IViC , ":~, ' ., ,,,,.~ .' ' . " ~",, " " DRIVE ;>~E,CONSTRUt.T:IOl'l.JjROJECT " " Several homes on the estate lots are under construction and several sets of drawings for planned homes have been subm i tted for review. The estate lots are located on Midship Drive, Turquoise Drive and Malachite Court. Each lot is one half acre or more and the homes average more than 3,000 square feet. The major new commercial construction under way in the City is CRE~K~IDE ' " SHOPPING CENTER the new Bio-rad building on Alfred Nobel Drive. It is very similar in design to the existi ng building on the site. Nine buildings in all are planned for the Bio-rad property. ;; .. CIVIC CE;NTER / . a II .'......• '.' . '. . . ... in the North /Shore The reconstruction project at Sycamore Avenue -and CiViC Drive a sidewalk adjacent t .O . the Civic " ~il"l widen Sycamore and add !;lOAD ... . ' ..DETOUR PLAN three-building "flex-space" project Business Park. The proposed buildings will contain about 50,000 square feet of leasable space which would be leased to small and medium sized offices and light industrial businesses. A starting date for construction has not been set. ~.• -sYCAMORE .p:. · , AEFUGiOVALLEY ' The City Planning Commission is presently reviewing plans for · Cen·t l'r. ·Along with this 'project, ·the. 9ity 'is working with the .Hercules 1l0tarY' Club t.o landscape the hillsi,de in fron·t of · Oi ty Hal1. ··· . Durin"g con~tr.uctiori, th"e re will be one l -ane bf· tr,aff"i c in Keach ·\lirectlonthrough . the . site ' and a. deto.ur will. be in place. Tz;affi9 "in the". are~ w;ill he sJ,ow and delays "are antiCipated • · Res:idents may wish to use .altez::native routes. It is anticipated . th·a t· roadwork will' begin in lat'i' September /;lnd .be comp).,eted by the end of :October. 18 �I I PUBLIC SA~FETY INFORMATION· FIRE DISTRICT r\JEWS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS The Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District ,WOUld like to pass on the following information obtained fro m the American Red Cross, to assist you in preparing for an emergency . This guide is primarily geared to earthquakes, but the planning you and your family do now will be of benefit when and if a disaster strikes you. Disasters can be natural, such as earthquakes or hurricanes, or th'e y can be the result of a wide range of hazards, including hazardous-materials spills, civil disorders, energy or power shortages, major fires, contaminated water supplies, radiological incidents, and enemy attack. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS A portable fire extinguisher can save lives and property by p u tting out a small fire or containing it u,ntil the Fire Department arrives. Portable extinguishers are not designed to fight a large or spreading fire . Even against small fires, they are useful only under the right conditions : An extinguisher must be large enough for the fire at hand, be available, in working order, and fu lly charged. The operator must know how to use thE! extinguisher quickly, without taking time to read t:he directions during an emergency. The operator must be reasonably strong to lift and operate the extinguisher. PREPARATION: Family Meeting - at least once a year have a meeting with your family to discuss and update your plan and determine what training, equipment and supplies are needed. Fire extinguishers come in a variety of types each one made for a specific use. When you purchase an ex·tinguisher you will ,w ant to keep the following in mind. Draw a floor plan of your home showing the location of exit windows, doors, utility cutoffs, first aid kit, emergency supplies, food, clothing, tools, etc . and have everyone in your household review it including babysitters and house guests. Include a deSignated meeting place near the home as well as alternate reunion locations, e.g. Red Cross shelter, neighbor, park, school, etc. 1. 2. 3. TRAINING: Learn how to protect yourself from falling Objects; smoke, fire, caustic fumes, etc. Learn Basic First Aid and CPR through your local fire department or Red Cross Chapter. A fire extinguishers should be "listed" i~nd labeled by Underwriters Laboratory and the State Fire Marshal's Office. The higher the rating number on an A' or B extinguisher the more fire it can put out . But high-rated units are often the heavier models. Make sure you can hold and operate the extinguisher you are buying . 1. 2. ~~IfiP~~¥'~l:ViT~eh!i.~S list contains bas'ic essential items. ,~on needs the following list may be Remember that extinguishes need care and must: be recharged after every use; a partially used unit might as well be empty. You may need more than one extinguisher in your horne, for example, you may want an extinguisher in 'the garage or workshop as well as in the kitchen. Each extin.guisher shquld be installed in plain view near an escape routE! and away from potential fire hazards such as heating appliances. When do I fight a .. .. .. .. ~ .. fire~' portable radio - food flashl~ght and batteries - water sanitation supplies - fire extinguisher clothes, shoes, gloves - cooking equipment safety equipment - blankets 'spare prescription glasses - medications tools (utility shut-off and/or light re,s cue) INSPECT YOUR HOME ,. Everyone has left or is leaving the building. The Fire Department has been called. DON"]~ WAIT TO CALL! The fire is small and confined to the area of origin (wastebasket, cushion, small appliance, etc.) You can fight the fire with your back to a safe escape route. Your extinguisher is rated for the type of fire you are fighting, I'and is in good working order . You have had training in use of the extin9uisher and are confident that you can operate it effectively . 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Secure wa't er heater, refrigerator, and tall and h~avy furniture to wall studs. Move heavy items to lower shelves . Install clips, latches and other locking devices on cabinet doors. Provide strong support and flexible connecti'ons on gas appliances. Rernpve or isolate flammable mater,ials . 'DURING AN EARTHQUAKE 1. If you have the slightest doubt about whether or not to fight the fire - DON'T! Instead, get out, closing t,he door behind you. If you're indoors, get under a -table, desk or bed, or brace yourself in a strong doorway. Watch for falling, flying and $liding Objects ., stay away from w,indows . 2. When don't I fight a fire? 3. I f you 're. ou-t doors move to an open area away from buildings, trees, power poles, briCk or block walls and other objects that could fall. If you're in an automobil~, stop a·nd stay ~n it until the shaking stops. Avoid stopping riear trees and power lines, or on or under overpasses . If you"re in a highrise building, get under a desk -u -ntil shaking stops. Do not use the elevator; use the stairs. If you're in a store; get under a table, any sturdy obj-ect; or a doorway. Avoid stopping under anything that could fall. Do not dash for the' exit . Choo se your exit carefull~y . There are times it is reckless to fight a fire extinguisher : <III <III <III <III If the fire is spreading beyond its is already a large fire. \~ith point~ a portable 4. of origin, or If the fire could block your escape route. I f you are unsure of the. proper opel~ation of the extinguisher . If you are in doubt of whether the extinguisher you are holding is rated for the type of fire at hand. If even one of these conditions is true, leave immediately, close off the area, and leave the fire to the Fi.re Department. Anyone wishing further information on the use or selection of a fire extinguisher should call the Rodeo-'Hercules Fire District, Fire Prevention Bureau at 799-4561. Remember: Knowing how to use a fire extinguisher is only one aspect of good fire safety . Other key elements are: installing and maintaining smoke detectors, having an escape plan and practicing it regularly, and keeping your property as fire safe as possible, both indoors and out . AMERICAN RED CROSS DISASTER RELIEF SERVICES All Red Cross help to disaster victims is an outright gift. No repayment is required or requested. All funds used by the Red Cross for this purpose are voluntarily donated by the American people . PREPARING FOR A DISASTER In a continuing effort to assist residents in preparing for a disaster, the Rodeo-Hercules Fire District would like to direct attention to the fire aid and survival quide section of the Pacific Bell Telephone Directory. The action gUides and illustrations are an excellent reference source for anyone rendering aid to an injured person. Although the guide does a good job of coveri ng first aid procedures for the common life-threatening injuries, the best way to prepare yourself is to enroll in a First aid or CPR course offered by the fire department. The American Red Cross now offers an eight hour Standard First Aid course which includes CPR. Contact the fire department at 799-4561 for further information. 5. IF YOU MUST EVACUATE 1. 2. 3. Prominently post a message indicating where you ca-n be found. Take with you: a. Medicines and first aid kit b . Flashlight, radio and batteries c . Impor·t ant papers and ca's h d. Food, sleeping bags/blankets and extra clothes Make arrangements for pets AFTER A DISASTER Put on heavy shoes immediately to avoid injury from stepping on glass and other debris. 2. Check for injuries and give first aid. 3. Check for fires and fire hazards. a. Sniff for gas leaks, starting at the hot wa·ter heater . If you smell gas or suspect 'a leak: turn off main gas valve, open windows, and carefully leave the house . Do not turn lights on or off or light matc·h es or do any thing that makes a spark. NOTE: Do not shut off gas unless an emergency exists. If time permits call the gas company or a qualified pl,u mber . Do not turn it back. on until the gas company or plumber has checked it out. h. If water leaks are suspected shut off water at main valve. , c. If damage to electrical system is suspected (frayed wires, sparks, or the smell of hot insulation) turn off system at main circuit breaker or fuse box . 4. Check neighbors for injury. 5. Turn on radio and listen f.o r advisories. Locate light source, if necessary . 6. Do not touch downed power lines or Objects touched by downed wires. 1. Clean up potentially harmful material. 8. Check to see that sewage lines are intact before continued flushing toilets. 9. Check house, roof, and chimney for damage . 10. Check emergency supplies. 11. Do not use phone excep.t for genuine eme,r gencies. 12. Be prepared for after shocks. 14. Open closets and c upboards carefully. 15. Cooperate with public safety officials. Be .prepared to evacuat~ when necessary. 1. 19 �PUBLIC SAFETY INFORMATION ~ERCULES POLICE POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS Q BACK TO SCHOOL SERVICE REDUCTIONS Our children will be returning to school soon and the Hercules Police Department encourages you to be extra watchful for children near the schools and at all intersections. Young children become very excited about going to school and do not always think about their own safety. So, as parents, we must be acutely aware of the presence of our children as we drive The Hercules Police Department will be reducing service levels in the following areas due to budget constraints and manpower shortages: Noise Complaints near the schools. A special message to Parents: The Hercules Police Department would like to ask that parents who drive their children to and from school refrain from stopping in the traffic lane to drop off or pick up their children. You are violating the California Vehicle code if you double park or impede traffic and may be subject to receiving a citation. Parking in bus zones is also a violation of the California Vehicle Code and causes the children to have to get off the bus in the street. This places those children in an extremely dangerous Situation. LOST AND FOUND The Hercules Police Department has in its custody the items listed below. In an effort to locate the rightful ow~er and return the lost property, the Police Department will return the recovered property at the Police Department, I I I Civic Drive, Hercules, Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., or call 799-8260. 1. 2. 3. Loud parties (non-criminal activity) Vehicles Barking dogs or animal complaints Annoying or Harassing Phone Calls 1. 2. Juvenile pranks Hang-ups Vandalism Cases 1. Eggs 2. Toilet paper Traffic-Related Cases 1. 2. 3. 4. Speeding Vehicles Loud stereos Motorcycles Noise related to mufflers) vehicles (squealing tires, loud Abandoned Auto Abatement If you have lost/misplaced any of the following property, all you need to do is describe the item and it will be returned to you. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Auto emblem(s) Keys Camera Eye glasses Lenses Audio tape and carrying case Boys and girls bicycles Scooter Due to th e loss of a Community Service Officer's position, the abandoned auto abatement program will be dramatically affected. The remaining eso will only pursue the abatement process on a time permitted basis. The abandoned auto abatement program will be given a low priority classification. The Hercules Police Department will continue to provide the highest level of police service as it has in the past. These service reductions are necessary to continue that level in the areas needed. THE HERCULEAN FALL 1991 ISSUE City of Hercules 111 Civic Drivt! Hercules, CA 94547 BULK RATE PERMIT #23 RODEO, CA. POSTAL CUSTOMER � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/84a419b8f4b1d18420e3f31932d0ef38.pdf b636b70d42f0848085818dfd20053734 PDF Text Text I "" ' ~ THE HERCULEAN Summer 1991 Issue , , 1 COMMUNITY CENTER/SWIM CENTER OPENS! -' DO You enjoy lap swimming? Would you like swimming lessons for the entire family? Where can you go to join a pick-up game of basketball? All of this and more is now available \ here in Hercules at the new Community Center/Swim Center on , Refugio Valley Road! For very reasonable rates, children, adults and entire families can ,participate in a wide variety of recreation activities. The new Center is designed specifically for fun and active enjoyment for all ages! Planning for the new , Center began in 1985, when the City found through community surveys that residents were strongly supportive of a community center facility for a variety of recreational activities and programs. Facility masterplanning began at that time, although no funding was available . Passage of the City's 1987 General Obligation Bond (G.O. Bond) measure provided initial funding and the ' Community Center/Swim Center project became a reality. The rest of the total $4.1 million project cost has come from developer fees, Park Bond funds and the City's General Fund. The Center's design concept was devel'oped by a committee of Community Services - Commissioners and residents. The committee reviewed the community's recreation needs and the operation of similar facilities to determine what types of activities and spaces should be included in the Center. The pr~orities were a large assembly hall/gymnasium for indoor sports and social events, meeting and cl?issrooms, kitchen, ' offices and patio areas. This was all to be accomplished in a facility which would also offer residents the amenities of a Country Club and a full recreational activity program . The new Community Center/Swim Center incorporates these program elements and takes advantage of the natural beauty of the site. The Center is on Refugio Valley at Redwood and totais 13,000 square feet including 3 classroom/meeting rooms, a 5,200 square foot multi-purpose room with full commercial kitchen, a patio area and staff" offices. The adjacent Swim Center offers a children's wading pool, a large instructional, lap swimming and diving pool, as well as lawn and patio obs'ervation, and sunbathing areas. The Center's innovative design allows for several different activities to be conducted at the same time to encourage maximum use by individuals and families. The City plans to offer activities to suit all ages and interests, including arts and crafts classes, exercise and fitness programs, indoor volleyball and basketball and youth and teen " activities. With a capacity of 300-400 persons, the multipurpose room at the Community Center will provide a location for larger community events and sports activities. The Swim Center program operates during the summer months and offers swimming instruction for all ages and ability levels, water safety and lifeguard training, and water exercise classes. The large pool has a unique "Zn shape to accommodate lap swimming, recreational swimming and diving; all occurring in different areas of the ,pool . During the Center's construction, many residents have inquired if membership will be required. The answer is "no". As a public facility, membership is not require~. However, reasonable fees will' be charged for participation in recreation programs and activities. Hercules residents will be able to take advantage of discount tickets which can be purchased for both Community Center abd pool programs. Construction of the Community Center/Swim Center completes the City's ambitious G. O. Bond community facility building program. Since early 1988, the City has completed the Senior Center; Child Care Centers at Hercules and Ohlone Schools; mini-parks on Railroad Ave. and Beechnut Court; improvements to Refugio Valley Linear Park, Foxboro and Woodfield Parks; open space planting throughout the City; and the Historic l€:lubhouse renovation. With all these improvements and the mew Community Center/Swim Center completed, the community can truly be proud of what Hercules has to offer . Swimming programs begin on June 10th; program information is included in this Herculean . Details on new Community Center programs will be available soon. Dedication ceremonies will be held on July 4th after the parade, join the festivities and corne down and enjoy your Center! ==========~========~ Business Seminar Scheduled for June 26 Welcome Home Desert Storm Troops!! , To honor Hercules residents who bravely served in Operation Desert Storm, the Hercules City Council would like to extend a "warm welcome home. In addition they would like to invite you to participate in the July 4th Parade. I f you are interested, please call the City Clerk at 799-8215. The City of Hercules and Hercules Chamber of Commerce are jointly sponsoring a workshop for local ,businesses Wednesday, June 26th, 6- 9 p.m. at the Historic Clubhouse on Railroad. The program includes a buffet supper and networking hour. Mary Jurkonis, West County Times and Torey Nixon, Bank of America will speak on marketing strategies and financial assistance for small businesses. All Hercules businesses are invited. For more call 799-8206. Council 1M,.;',.r Pro-Tern I ~OU,"O, lmembers Community Services . ..,.---~-­ Planning Commission Beth Bartke Michael Doran Moyse Howard,_ Jr. Eduardo Manuel Denise Mortorff Alexander Paras Ed SaUco Edwar~ P. Desmond Michael Geier Robert Kard William Russ Perkins Darrel "Jay" Tucker Alexander C. Sample III GOl:gonio "Gony" Solidum Bennett Tom City Hall - General Information Parks & Recreacion Deparcment Hercules S'e nior Center Finance Department-Business License Planriing Department Engineering Public Works Building Inspections Cit Director 799-8200 799-8230 199-8219 7'99-8222 799-8246 799-8242 799--8241 799-8240 City Clerk City Manager Personnel - Job Hotline Police Department EMERGEN€Y ONLY Rodeo-Hercules Fire District EMERGENCY ONLY 799-"8215 799-8206 799-8204 799-8260 911 799-4561 911 , �PUBLIC SAFETY INFORMATION "ERCULES POLICE • POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS FIRE DISTRICT NEWS SUMMER TIME SAFETY DRY GRASS Summer vacation is rapidly approaching and our children will be out of school. Please watch out for children at play . As adults, it is our responsibility to - drive safely and to anticipate that children may play in the street or will run out into the street to retrieve a ball. As parents,' we should teach our children to avoid playing in the street and to use one of the schools or park facilities located in the City . The safety everyone's jobl and Have a happy and safe well being of the chi ldren is The dry grass season is fast approaching! This year, the potential for devastating grass fires is higher than it has ever been. Five years of drought along with the recent record winter cold have hit our wildland and open areas very hard . One only needs to drive down any street in our community to see the results of the drought and winter freeze on local vegetat'1on . The recent rains hav e brought us lush green hills and- thriv'ing grasses which will soon turn brown and tinder dry , adding to the severe fire hazard in Hercules . which summer . a There grass fire are numerous could spread intensity and the potential target hazard rapidly with areas in i ncreas~d for causing extreme damage to our homes. The fire department has been working with t .he City of Hercules in the cutting of fire breaks in assessable areas . There are however , some areas in which men or equipment can't be used and, therefore, we are relying on the indivipual homeowner or occupant to provide his/her own margin of safety . If your home is bordered by open grasslands, the fire department strongly urges you to clear a minimum 25 foot fire br eak along the outside of your fence<line . Also, don't neglect your own property, the accumulation of tall dry grasses or vegetation in these areas can contribute substantially to the spread of a wildfire through your neighborhood. CRIME PREVENTION TIPS As a reminder , you may be held liabie for any property damage or personal injury resulting from a fire due to negligence on your part as a property owner or renter . The City of Hercules has experienced a sharp increase in burglaries and automobile thefts. 'There are several things Let's work together to make this summer season a safe a nd pleasant one for a'll . If you should receive an advisement that can be done to prevent being victimized. letter from the fire department regarding a fire hazard on Burglary : y our property, please correct it . Your safety and that of y our neighbors could depend on it . Don't use f i reworks o f a ny 1. Mark ¥our valuables with your Ca-lifornia driver's license numl:>er or record the seria'l nUMers of your eqUipment, such as cameras, stereos, televisions . 2. Photograph antiques and jewelry . 3. Keep a list of your property safety deposit bo-x , safe, etc. 4. If you leav e your home , even for a short period of time , have a neighbor look after your home. 5. Leave a light on. 6. Have someone pick up th.. mail and new-spapers. 7. Call the Hercules Police Department and ask for informati.on on burglarY prevent.i on and home security" in a safe place, i. e. type. Hercules e x treme They and are ALL I LLEGAL within the City of the County of Contra Costa because of the i r I WILDLAND FIRE SAFETY VIDEO The Wildland Fire Safety to borrow it . This information on how you, Automobile Th.. fts: video produced by the Rodeo-Hercules Fire District and the City of Her,cules is now available for loan to any group or individual wishing ' short '5 minute video is full of as an individual, can have a great impact on the fire safety of your home and community . The City of Hercules has also experienced a marked incvease in the thefts of automobiles ~ The "target" vehicles appear to be General Motor vehicles, such as Chevrolets, Buieks and Oldsmobiles, and imports, such a's Hondas and Mazdas. 1. Do not leave your vehicle unlocked . 2. Do not leave the keys in your vehicle. 3. If your vehicle is equipped with an alarm, use it. 4. There are several anti-theft devices purchased to pr.otect yout automobile. works for you . 5. that can Anyone wanting information community more fire safe on or how to make their home or to borrow the video should contact the District Fire Prevention Bureau at 799-4561. be Select one that ·Most vehicles are stolen during the hours of darkness. Be alert and call the police any~ime you hear or see any unusual circumstances. SKATE BOARDING Skate boarding in the City of Hercules is illegal in some areas and dangerous . NEW FIRE STATION OPEN HOUSE Parents of children who skate board should talk with their child and educate him/her regarding the law and the dangers of skate boarding . The RodeO-Hercules !":I?W with fire station . The event took place on March 2, 1991 , several hundred adults and childre n touring the facility The Hercules Police Department has received calls regarding motorcycles trespassing and using private property as a place to . ride . The Hercules Police Department has a special unit that will be issuing citations and in some cases will impound the motorcycles when dealing with repeat offenders. It is against the law and is dangerous. Motorcycles without· spark arresters will cause a grass fire! Fire Protection District would like to thank all the residents who attended the open house for the during the afternqon hours . Regional ambulance paramedics were on hand .t o give demonstrations on patie nt care and allowed pa rticipants to t our the ambu lance . Demonstrations were present ed by firefighters on various types of rescue eqUipment which everyone seemed to enjoy. The afternoon was filled j<ith a carnival like atmosphere making it v ery enjoyable for all. Residents wishing to tour the new facility may call 799-4561 to arrange for a date and time . �1 CITY OF' HERCULES PARKS AND RECREATION BROCHURE .SUMMER· 1991 • ,. REGISTRATION INFORMATION I Registration is on a first-come, first served basis. Unless otherwise specified in the individual class descriptions, no registration will be accepted by the instructors and there are no phone registrations. You may regis·t er at the Parks & Recreation Department from 8: 30 a. m. to 5 : 00 p. m. Monday through Friday . Checks should be make payable to the "City of Hercules" and may be mailed to the Parks & Recreation Department, 111 Civic Drive, Hercules, CA 94547 . Or you may mail in your registration. Please include with your check or money order the following information regarding the class or activity you are registering for: You will be notified if there are changes in the schedules or if the class is full. you are signing up for children's include the name and age of your child. If activit-ies, please Otherwise, please attend the first class meeting . 1. Name, address and phone number (a daytime number and an evening number). ! 2. ·Name of acti vi ty. ! 3. The date, day and time of the registering. 1 activity for which you are. Refunds (less $5.00) or transfers will be granted no later than one weekday prior to the first class meeting. A full refund will be given i f the class 1:s canceled by the Parks & Recreation Department. No refunds or transfers will be allowed the day of the class or after the class has started. TABLE OF CONTENTS , Aquatic Programs Adult Classes Special Activities , 4 Adult Lap Swim /' Childbirth Preparation Classes Adult Lessons 6 Dog Obedience Aqua Kinder Play 6- Fitness Classes Beginning Spring Board Diving 5 Judo Children's Group Lessons 5 SwinUning Classes Emergency Water Safety Course 7 Tennis Family ~wim Night 4 Life Guard Training 7 Parent-Infant-Toddler Classes 6 Ballet Pool Rental 4 Public Swim 9 Girls' Assertiveness Training 9 11 Hercules Public Stargazing 9 14 Summer Concert Series · 8· 12 . Wildlife Associates Programs 8 Sports & Fitness 13 14 Community Center Gym Programs 14 12 Dena's Aerobics 14 Before/After School Child Care 11 Jacki 's Aerobic Dance 14 · 4 Girls' Assertiveness Training 11 Jazzercise 14 Snorkel & Skin Diving 7 Judo 12 Judo 12 . Scuba 7 Summer Day Camp 10 Swimming , Swim Lesson Practice 5 Summer Tiny Tots 11 Tai Chi Chuan 14 Swimming Fast Class 6 Teen Swim & Movie Night Tennis 13 Teen Swim & Movie Night 6 Tennis 13 Water Aerobics 4 Tiny Tots 11 Water Polo 6 Vision Street 10 Youth Activities 6 4-7 Senior Citizens 9 AQUATIC DEMONSTRATIONS __________________________________________________________________ ...3 Parade starts at 11.:00 am Dedication Ceremonies,at 1:00 pm _ '_ ~ .' :::::::::::'!_ ....,='..:."'.-'--_ _ ~ -. ___ __ __ _ . _~_ ~ _~ ____-='--" _ ___ i ~ \ 4-7 Back Flexibility & Strengthening .. • - - _ ._ --_4 , J • J • ) �• AQUATIC PROGRAMS Pool Information Competitive Pool Size: 5,625 sq. ft ., 255,255 gallons of water SWIM CENTER POOLS 710 gallons/minute, (6 - hour turnover rate) Filtration: Training Pool Size: 1,800 sq. ft., 28 , 284 gallons of water Filtration: 0" 18" 470 gallons/minute, (I-hour turnover rate) 30' 1,800 sq. ft . 28,284 gallons of water Size: 32" 40' 75' 13' 5' 45' Public Swim Recreational swimming for all ages . Play, work- out, dive or just relax i n the safety of a well supervised setting. Children 5 years or younger must be supervised by 3'6" 4'6" a responsible adult 16 years of age or older . Public Swim can be canceled because of inclement weather or if participants fall below 25. Flotation devices will be allowed on Fridays . 30' 75' General Information Children 5 years or younger must be accompanied supervised by an adult 16 years or older . and directly Flotation devices - Special times are set aside for the use of f lotation devices . Please leav e yours at home a t other times. Please read the complete set of pool rules prior to entering Proper swim the water. They are posted on the pool deck . wear is required . Your compliance with all requests made by the lifeguard staff is necessary and greatly appreciated so that a ll of us will have a fun and safe experience at our community pool. DAYS DATES TIME FEE Daily 6/14-9/29 1 : 30-4 : 30 pm 2.50 Adult 1. 75 Child or one swim ticket per person Discount Swim Tickets If you or your family plan to swim more than occasionally, you Not only do you receive a discount on public swimming and adult lap s ·w imming, you also don't have to ~o.rry about losing a card or having to make the most of your membership. All ticket books contain tickets that can be used anytime during the swim season . Twenty (20j tickets per book. may want to consider purchasing discount ticket books. Children's/Youth Ticket Books (infant to 17 yrs) Resident $27.00 Non-ReSident $30.00 Adult Ticket Books Resident $'35.00 Non-Resident $40.00 Pool Rentals Group rental Need a unique atmosphere for your special eve nt or school c lub outing? Call the Aquatic Director at 799-8290 fo r more information. All pools are available for rentals when not in use for regular programs . Family Swim Night On Thursday evenings the Swim Center is set ' aside for family swim . Children and their parents or guardians can swim f~om 7:30-9 : 30 p.m. Fee: $5.00 Resident Families and $7 . 00 NonResident Families. 4 Swim thtough 1 . FREE! LaPJune 10 Adult Lap Swim Strengthe n - Stretch - Tone all muscle groups have a vigorous work-out or a leisurely swim . Lanes divided for fast and s l ow swimmers. Lap lanes open during Rec reational & Family Swi m. Lap swim will go on during inclement weather unless dangerous conditions exist . FREE LAP SWIM DURING JUNE 10 - JUNE 14 Mon-Fri Sat-Sun DATES TIME RES/NON-RES Through Sept . 2 6:30-9:00 am 12: 00-1 : 30 pm 5 : 00-7:30 pm 2 . 50 Drop- In or one swim ticket 9 : 00-11 : 30 am 5 : 00 - 7 : 00 pm Same as above Through Sept. 2 Water Aerobics This program is for adults who may have I imi ted swimming skills. Classes use water resistance to strengthen and tone muscles in a non-traumatic manner . Classes follow sound exercise principles for a balanced upper and lower body workout using low impact aerobics. DAY DATES ' MWF MWF MWF 6117-7 / 5 7/8-7/26 7/29-8/9 TIMES RES/NON-RES 12:00-1 : 00 pm 12 : 00 - 1:00 pm 12:00 - 1 : 00 pm 27.00/31. 00 27.00/31. 00 27 . 00 - 31. 00 ____________________________________________________ ~ ~ ~-r~ ,-;.~~~~ 4~ ~ �AQUATIC PROGRAMS Children's Swim Lessons - Summer Age Group: Level: Location: Provides a 4 to 14 All Large & Small Pool Progressive Learn to Swim Program to improve individual swimming skills, endurance, and water safety -in a fun and s.upportive environment. Each progressive level develops new and more advanced skills. Our s~aff of 'caring and experienced instructors 'are Red Cross certified and profe·s sionally tr·a i"ned . Classes are. taught according to Red cross guidelines . Large group lessons consist of 6 to 10 students I and small group lessons of 3 to 5 students. All swimming levels are available as well as individual lessons. Pre-registration is mandatory for all sessions. Children will be placed in classes and advanced by their demonstrated skill level as determined by the instructor. Sessions consist of 8 lessons during a 2-week period and are hel.d Monday through Thursday. Swimming Levels Beginner I Turtle - No prerequisite - course is designed for those 4 years of age through adult, with no experience in the water and for those who cannot float. Students will learn the following : to go underwater, to blow bubbles, t~ float, to kick, do swim movements and safety skills. To advance student must float on stomach. Beginner I I Prerequisite - student must float on stomach. Course is designed tQr ages 4 through adult . Students will learn front and back float and gliding with tuck . They will work on breathing control, tinning, stroking on front and bac k , and safety skills . To adv ance a student must glide with kick and a rm movements 10 feet on front and back . Beg i nner I I I - Prerequisite : student must glide on front and back with kick and arm movements for 10 feet . Course will teach breathing and coordination of breathing with arm movements and k icking, treading wa ter , basic dive , a nd s afety skill s. To advance student must pass ..skills test equivalent to Red Cross Beginner . Advanced Beginner - Prerequisite: Beginner III or equivalent . Students ~ill perfect front crawl and side breathing, breath contror-r~ basic dive, and treading water'. Student will learn elementary backstroke and survival floating plus more basic rescue skill . Intermediate Prerequisite: Advanced Beginner or equivalent . Students will work on developing endurance and coordination for crawl , elementary backstroke and underwater swimming, treading water and survival floating . They will learn side stroke and breast stroke and more rescue skills . Swimmer - Prerequisite: Intermediate or equivalent . Studen t will learn surface dive , long -shallow dive , bac k crawl, turns, butterfly stroke and how to float with clothing and h o w to disrobe in the water . Student will continue to develop endu rance and perfection in all strokes and rescue skills . Swimmer or equi v alent . Advan ced Swi mmer _ \ Prerequisite : Students will learn inverted breaststroke, overarm Sides troke , trudgen, and running front dive . Swi mmer will increase endura nce and perfect other strokes especially butterfly and rescue skills. . Group Lessons Session Dates Session Session Session Session Session Session 6/17-6/27 7/1-7/12* (no class July 4) 7/15-7/25 7/29-8/8 8/12-8/22 . /26-8/28* 1/2 ~ession only (1/2 fee) I II III IV V VI Swim Lesson Practice On Friday mornings from 9: 00-10 : 30 a .m. current students in the Center's lesson program can practice their skills under the watchful eyes of our instructors -and guards.. This session is included as part of the program and there is no ad~itional fee . Small Group Lessons (SEE SESSION DATES ABOVE) DAY TIME LEVEL RES/NON-RES Mon-Thur Mon-Thur Mon-Thur 10 : 30-11 : 00 11: 30 - 12: 00 5 : 30-6 : 00 All .All Beg I,II,III 36 ~00/40 . 00 3 6 . 00/40 . 00 36 . 00/40 . 00 Group Lessons (SEE SESSION DATES ABOVE) DAY TIME LEVEL jlES /NON- RES Mon- Thur Mon- Thur Mo n -Thur 10 : 00-10 : 30 11 : 00-11 : 30 ·5 : 00--5 : 30 6 : 3~-7 : 00 pm All All Beg I,II,III All 2 4. 50/28.50 2 4 . 50 / 28 . 50 24 . 50/28.50 24 . 50/28 . 50 Individual (WEEKLY BEGINNING JUNE 17) DAY TIME LEVEL RES/NON-RES Mon-Thur Mon-Thur 12:30-1:00 7 : 00-7 ·: 30 pm All All 38 . 00/45 . 00 38 . 00/45 . 00 Beginning Spring Board Diving The focus ot this class is to learn how to safely use the one meter diving board. Students need beginner level swinuning skills . Classes are Monday through Thursday for 2- week sessions . ~ DATES ~ RES/NON-RES Mon-Thur Beginning 6/17 4 : 30-5 : 00 pm 18 . 50/22 . 00 �AQUATIC PROGR,AMS, J Adult Lessons 14+ . All Large Pool Age Group: Level: Location·: Afraid of water? Can I t swim? Can t t coordinate breathing? Do you want to brush up on skills and learn new strokes and techniques? We have caring and experienced certified instructors for all skill levels. Session I Session II Session III DAYS See above Mon/Wed Mon/Wed Mon/Wed Swimming Fast Class 6/24-7/10 7/15-7/31 8/5-8/21 See above See above Location: TIMES RES/NON-RES 1:00-1:30 pm 7:00-7:30 pm 7 : 30-8:00 pm 43.00-48 . 00 43 . 00-48.00 43.00-48.00 Large Pool This class teaches advanced competition swim skills for preparation for future competitive swimming. The focus is on techniques for speed and endurance th~ough ' a work- out oriented program. DATES TIMES RES/NON-RES Tues/Thur 25 . 00128 . 00 6/25-7/18* 9 : 30-10:30 am Tues/Thur 25 . 00/28 . 00 6/25-7/l8~ 6 : 30-7 : 30 pm *7/4 class to be made up prior to conclusion of class Aqua Kinder Play Age Group: •• 5" Age Group: TueslThur Tues / Thur 6 months to 3 years old 9 : 30-10:30 am 6 : 30-10:30 pm 7/30-8115 7/30-8 : 15 25 . 00/28.00 25 . 00/28 . 00 This drop-in on-going play group emphasizes parent and child interaction as well as play time with other children . You can attend with your child any time between the scheduled hours . The class for parents and children is primarily a ~ play group in th"e water facilitated by qualified staff who will teach games and songs for basic water orientation. Parents may bring a small water toy and child should have tight fitting pants or a swimsuit, no diapers are allowed in pool. DAYS DATES >. TIMES RES/NON-RES Friday 6/21-T/26 10 : 30-1 : 00 pm 5: 0'0-7 :00· pm 24 . 50/28.50 Friday 8/2 - 9"/6 10:30-1:00 pm 5 : 00-7:0·0 pm 2.4.50-28 . 50 • • • ~' - • ~'l'II':; "":" . 1 ~_ I::> •• /> .e..IV CoA ~ Uiiter Polo Age Group: Level : Lo cation : 7-14 Al1 Large Pool·' This "fun and e x ci.t ing class will teach basic skills and techniques of water polo competition . Students will have the opportunity to use swinuning ski-lIs in a team situation . This class r e quLres advanced beginner level swimming ability for play in deep and shallow pool areas. DAYS Mon/Tues Man/Tues . JParent -Infant -Toddler ~Swim Classes " 6/24-7/16 7/22-8/ l3 7 : 30-8 : 30 pm 7 : 30-8 : 30 pm • RES/NON-RES 25.00/28 . 00 25.00-28 . 00 Summer Teen Swim & Movie ,,!ight 6 months to 4 years Age Group: 'Parents ' and children 6 months to 4 years old - Clas.s is designed to helP the parent and child enjoy water and help child become a littl'e safer in t -he water. Classes will not water-prqof kids . Parents w·il1. actively -p articipate in the child's learning process. Small group and large group lessons will be available . Child should w!"ar tight fitting pants or a swimsuit, no diapers are allowed in pool; parent . may also, bring a small water toy. Classes will be offered in 30 minute Ages: 13 to 18 Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Welve got just the answer. Friday nights are teen nights at the swim center. You't h age 13-18 are invited to come and join the fun . Themes will include Beach parties, Dive-in Movies (Jaws, The Deep, etc.) and Luaus! Personal inflatables, crafts, tubes will be allowed and encouraged . Bring your flotation device! Parent will be provid-ed with swim ticke't to enter time of registration. Limi ted to 20 s ·e ssions .' pool with child at children. FEE: TIMES RES/NON-RES Fri Residents -$24 : 5{) 7 : 30-10:00 pm 1.75 or 1 swim ticket Non-Resident - $28.50 Monday/W;>dnesday Sessions: Ses'sion I Session I I Session III 12:0·0-12:30 or 6:30-7 : 00 pm 6/n~7 /3 7/8-7/24 12:0·0-12:30 or 6:30-7:00 pm 7/29-8/14 12:00-12:30 or 6:30-7:00 pm Tuesday /Thu·r sday Sessi"ns: 6/18-7/3 12:00-12' :30 No class 7/4 make-up 7/3 7/9-7/25 12:00-12:30 Session V Session VI \ 7/30-8/15 12:00-12:30. Saturday Session: 6/22-7/27 12 : 00-12 : 30 Session VII Session IV or· .6qO-7.:00 pm Note: 6~ or 6:30-7:00 pm or 6 : 30-7 :,00 pm or 12:30-1:00 pm ____________________________________________________ ~ t �AQUATIC PROGRAMS J---~ .-___ .- -- / Emergency Wilter Safety Course (EWS) 12 Age Group: Location: Level: & Personal & Community Water Safety Course ( PWS ) Up Pool All This class is designed to teach the public how to make swimming assists with emphasis on personal safety. Instruction will stress the use of flotation and rescue equipment. The primary audience for this course are: backyard pool owners, hunters , fishermen, fire and rescue personnel and individuals who want to learn personal "lifesaving" techniques but who do not want to be lifeguards. 7/27 8/3 Sat Sat RES/NON-RES TIMES DATES Age Group: Location: Level: All Focus is on personal safety and accident prevention. Course is designed for families, recreational boaters, backyard pool owners, and clubs , ie. Girl Scouts, etc. TIMES Sat 15 .00 118 .00 15.00118/00 9:00-1 : 00 pm 9 :00- 1 : 00 pm 12 & up Pool 6/15 7/20 8/3 10:00-12 : 00 noon 10:00-12 : 00 noon 10 : 00-12 : 00 noon RES/NON-RES 10.00/12.50 10 . 00112.50 10 . 00/12.50 Life Guard Training Age Group: Location: Instructors: 15 & up Pool & Classroom Anita Roger-Fields & Denise Brown This course is designed for those who wish to become life guards. Materials are presented for qualifications, responsibilities, skills and training of life guards. Swimming rescues of active drowning victims emphasized. Must be 15 yrs . of age or older and be able to pass a skills test. Mon/Wed/Fri DATES ~ 6/10-6/28 6:30-10:00 pm RES/NON-RES 45.00/50 . 00 book. Fee includes Scuba Age Group : Level: Instructor: 16 & up Beginning Marshall Ness Why not enter the wonderful underwater wor l d as a certified PADI SCUBA DIVER? Intermediate l eve l swimming ability necessary. Equipment needed: mask, fins, booties, snorkel, and book from instructor. DAYS DATES TIMES RES/NON-RES Mon/Wed 6/24-7 - 10 7:00-10 : 00 pm 150.00/ 175.00 Sat/Sun 7/13 - 14 Weekend Dive Monterey Snorkel & Skin Diving Age Group : Level: Instructor: 12 & Up Beginning/Advanced Marshall Ness This class will open a new underwater wor l d to participants. Learn u se of mask, fins, snorkel and skin diving techniques . Poo l work will culmina t e with optional open water abalone di ve at Salt Point in August . Student must have advanced/beginner l evel swimming ability for pool course and intermediate l evel for ocean dive . Equipment needed: mask, fins, snorkel, booties. Beginning DAYS DATES Tues 6/25 & 7/2 TIMES RES/NON-RES 7:00-8:30 pm 20.00/22 . 00 TIMES RES/NON-RES 7:00-9:00 pm 20.00/22.00 Beginning Advanced Scuba Age Group: Level: Location: Instructor : 16 & up Advanced Monterey Marshall Ness Learn advanced skills' for the scuba diver. Class will provide certifica,t ion for deep water, night diving and underwater navigation and includes one week-end dive in Monterey. PAD! Beginning Diver course or equivalent prerequisite . Equipment needed: mask, fins, snorkel, booties, and course book from instructor. DAYS DATES TIMES RES/NON - RES Sat/Sun 8/17-18 Weekend Dives Monterey 95.00/115.00 DAYS DATES Tues 7/15 & 7/22 �199 1 SUMMER ENTERTAINMENT SERIES The following programs are supported entirely by donations from our local business community and are free to the THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS III concert by Deuce Jazz Fusion, Blues & Rock Kite Caravan 6/30 2 : 00-4:00 pm Foxboro Park 2:00 pm Refugio Valley Gazebo 7/28 Come see the sky full of brilliant shapes and colors! No charge for show! Fiesta en El Parke del Valle Refugio You can build your own kite for $3.00! Music by: 4th of July Parade & Swim Center Dedication Dancing by : Ritrno Latino Ballet Folklorico de VallejO Mexican Food Available! 7/4 Refugio Valley Road 11:00 am Community Center/Swim Dedication (after parade) Center Concert by steve Seskin & Friends An original blend of Pop, Blues, Coun"t ry Come join us for our Annual Independence Day Parade which will be immediately followed by the dedication of the new Community Center/Swim Center. Entertainment activities include a concert by Country Jam, trolley rides, pony rides, aquatic .demonstrations, and much, much more! Wildlife Associates California Wildlife : Raccoon, Turkey Vulture, Gopher Tortoise 2:00 pm Refugio Valley Gazebo Opossum, 7:00 to 8:00 pm Swim center Concert by Tradewinds Oldies & Standards Concert by John Carrick Trio Original Ballads, Blues, & Humor 7114 2:00 pm RefugiO Valley Gazebo 8/11 8/14 Refugio Valley Gazebo 2: 00 pm 2:00 pm Refugio Valley Gazebo 8/18 Concert by Hurricane Sam Piano Hanky Tonk, Blues & Jazz Wildlife Associates Animals of the San FranCisco Bay Area: Bobcat, Barn Owl, Coyote, Red-Tailed Hawk 7117 Swim Center • & Folk mixed with some Humor! Concert by D'Votion Contemporary & Latin Music 7/7 2:00 pm Refugio Valley Park 8/4 2:00 pm Refugio Valley Gazebo 8/25 Wildlife Associates Wildlife ' of the North: Mountain Lion, Coatimumdi Curassow, & Great Horned Owl 7:00 to 8:00 pm Concert by Milestone Rock 'n Roll 7/21 Refugio Valley Gazebo Swim Center .. ~o 8:00 pm Vintage Thunderbird Auto Cone ours 2:00 pm Beginning at 10:00 restored T-Birds will Wildlife Associates All American Wildlife": Black Bear, Timber Wolf, Bald Eagle 7124 7:00 swim Center 8/28 7:00 to 8:00 pm Refugio Valley Park - Come and cast . your ballot for the People '. 5 Choice Award and then enjoy a concert by Roadmaster! contemporary Rock ,. 1. am authentically be on display at . " Refugio Valley Park 9/15 10:00 am WILDLIFE ASSOCIATES "SUSIE" THE BEAR Pinole United Methodist Church •. Dr. Joel Horowitz 724-9760 2000 San Pablo Avenue Pinole, CA 94564 (415) 724-3312 Accidents . Auto ,.. . work Related IniuriOes "Jesus Calls: Come Follow!" or: tal ,0 . care faJ11I1Y RS OF Cl.JIR n O d APpO weeken OCT . 9 and Ev entn PAACTIC Allailable. intJ11 ents ,.. D ! Vacation Bible School 6/24-28 9:30 - 12:00 noon 2 yrs. - 11 yrs. June & July Sunday Worship S...........1.0.:.0.0.a•••m. . . . . . . . . .. . Dr. Dorothy Lee-Meider 724-6002 �. , I· -SENIOR CITIZENS ADULT CLASSES Location: Childbirth Preparation Classes The Hercules Senior Center, like many "new senior centers," is like a social community center or country club without the . If::: greens! our center is dl verse, fun entertai-ning, informatl ve, and is actively programmed. Adults 50+ who use our center are ~ ~~I \~I\~~ Location: Community Swim Center . This new class integrates a number of well known enjoying their new status in life. ' j'Nhirrh methods. The result is a common sense approach to labor and birthing. There is no one way to have a baby. This class explores knowledge and intuition os the birthing experience is unique to each woman or couple. The goal is to prov ide an informative and supportive atmosphere where your own specific needs are met. Class size is limited to nine (9) couples to ensure individual attention. Class includes: *weekly handouts *demyst1f ication of the physical aspects of pregnancy and birth *a simple common sense approach to working with your baby *relaxation, breathing and positions of comfort in labor *labor support techniques *normal labor variations *medical technology in childbirth *breast feeding, baby care and post partum information . R.N. is a nurse, childbirth educator, labor coach and has direct entry midwifery experience . Mother 0 f two children, ages nine yours Instructor: Windi ·' Hea~on-Blasinqame, and nine months. Thur Civic Drive III DATES TIME RES/N.oN-RES 8/lS-9/26 7:'0'0 - 9:'0'0 pm $1'0'0. '0'0/$11'0. '0'0 The individuals who attend our new progressive center are active people, who live life to the fullest and with purpose. Our seniors enjoy making new friends who are in various stages of life . Our younger and older seniors have no barriers that are set by age. We all blend harmoniously together. Please join us and fill your life with new experiences , friends, travel, fun and purpose. We would like the privilege of getting to know you and having you as our friend . Hope to see you soon - Irene Winnie, Senior Center Program Coordinator. The center is open Monday through Friday, 9:'0'0 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and serves all senior citizens ages 50 or older. The center features a hardwood dance floor, outdoor patio with tables and chairs, and full-size piano. There is also an outdoor bar-b-que pit located on the patio. Birthdays are celebrated the first Wednesday of each month. MEALS Federal Hot Lunch Program MWF You must sign up one day ahead of time. ll:4S am-1:QQ Make Your Own Salad Bar Th Seniors: $l.S'O Adults: $3.'0'0 Please sign up the preceding Tuesday. 12:1S pm Coffee & Snacks MTWTHF 9:0'0 am-3:QQ pm Ice Cream Social To be announc ed : SERVICES ~ , . ~~ .' Hercules Public Stargazing Location: Tir~d Please call Center : J \ Bingo MWTh 1:QQ-2:1S pm : Bowling (small fee) Th 2:'0'0-4:'0'0 pm " Foxboro Community Park r t ~ ,I '" • Hall of Science Public Stargazing Program in Berkeley. RED FILTERED FLASHLIGHTS 'oNLY . Hercules Health Hikers MTTh 9:'0'0-1'0:'0'0 am Leader : Cheri Bellecci, Doctors Hospital Ceramics Instructor: Julie Harris Fabric Painting Needlepoint Meets the 1st & 3rd Needle-beads 7:3'0 pm-ll:OQ pm PST 8:3'0 pm-midnight PDT Nutritionist Instructor: Instructor: helps teaches to between dog and handler. Instructor: Fee: dog a to be confident a friend of relationship Instructor Eileen Hanson of Danlos Kennels has taught many classes in the area . This class is designed for both pet and. owner and will teach you to train The beginni~g class is designed for dogs over 4 months of age and wil l teach the handler how to train his/her dog to heel, Sit, stay, stand and come on command. 1'0:'0'0 am-l:QQ pm Wednesday of each month Virginia Kunaniec T 9 : '0 '0 am-12: QQ Gene Gilligan $lS.QQ/Seniors & $3Q.OQ/Non-Seniors Location: Ag·e Gro~p: Meet at Senior Center Seniors If you have had a yearning to visit Califor·n ia's vast wilderness, but feel it too big an undertaking, then join us . for a tour of natural California in just 10 acres . We wi ll visit Tilden Park Botanic Ga·rden, a garden devoted to California nature plants. This living museum is organized in ·a way that we can learn about the plants as w€ll as the natural communi ties in which they Int ., Beg. Sat Sat 6!iS-7/27* 9:'0'0-1'0:'0'0 am 6/1S-7/27 1'0: '0'0-11: 0'0 am 3'0.'0'0/33.'0'0 3'0 . '0'0/33 . '0'0 grow. Int . Beg. Sat Sat 8/1'0-9/14 8/1'0-9/14 9:'0'0-1'0:'0'0 am 1'0:'0'0-11:'00 am 3'0.'0'0/33.'0'0 3'0 . '0'0/33 . '0'0 We will walk on groomed trail·s. ,shoes and a sun hat in case ttl"e Int. Beg. Sat Sat 9/21-1'0/26 9 : '0'0-1'0:'0'0 am 9/21-1'0/26 1'0:'0'0-11:'0'0 am 3'0.'0'0/33.'0'0 3'0 . '0'0/33.'0'0 TIME RES/N.oN-RES .' Tour Tilden Park Botanic Garden DAYS *No class 7/7 , 9:'0'0-1'0:'0'0 am Meets the 2nd & 4th LEVEL DATES 1'0:'0'0-11:'0'0 am I your your dog with kindness, not abuse. Th Bryan Umeki Stained Glass (12 sessions) develop 1'0 : '0'0-3:'0'0 pm \ Seasonal Crafts Ohlone School Yard 1616 Pheasant Drive Th W Coordinated by David Harris and Marc Duncan, assisted by local amateur astronomers. Dog Obedience , Tracy Baker, Doctors Hospital Tai Chi obedience 9: '0'0-12: '0'0 Maxine Faust Instructor: and 1'0:'0'0-12:'0'0 noon Edgar (Steve) Stevens 'Partly cloudy ,OK Location: Meets the 1st & 3rd Punch Embroidery MF of each month Instructor: Louise Horton Instructor: TIME Sa·turdays weather permitting 1'0:'0'0-12:'0'0 noon M Tuesday of each month We'll be viewing Jupiter and Mars throughout the spring. All Year '. CURRENT CLASSES Instructor: Second & Fourth • At Refugio Valley Park SEE YOU THERE !!! DATES , '.T' . If you are a teacher, bring your class; if a parent, bring your children. If you are an amateur astronomer , novice or expert, bring your own binoculars and telescopes and share your knowledge and enthusiasm . Please, no smoking or alcohol. Dress warmly. dog , RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES of a long drive for an evening out? neighbors 799 - 8219 , Want something fun, educational, and free t ,o do in the evening with the kids? Under clear nighttime skies *right here in Hercules see exciting, brilliant views of the moon, planets, beautiful star clusters, galaxies, and the Milky Way and other wonders throug,h telescopes and binoculars, and learn about what you see. Come to a semi-mont-hly public stargazing program coordinated by two experienced volunteers from the Lawrence Basic : Legal, Health, Personal & Job Referrals Please wear · comfortable is warm. we~theJ;' TIM·E Mon June 24 1'0:'0'0-'3:'0'0 pm RES/N.oN-RES $2 . 0Q/per .............................................................................................................;p;e;r;s; o;n. . . . . . . . 9 \ �YOUTH ACTIVITIES Summer Daycamp Are you one of Vision Street those parents who need all day care for. your child but also want your child to participate in swim lessons over the summer vacation period? WELL, HAVE WE GOT A PROGRAM FOR YOU I I The Summer Day Camp program has been re-structured to· . in addition to the traditional activities such as arts and crafts, games, sports, nature hikes, and occasional field trips. Every a new theme will set the tone for the camp I s activities and will provide a well-balanced experience for all. Camp hours will be from 6:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m . at the Ohlone Child Care Center at 1616 pheasant Drive. Summer registration will begin on Wednesday, may 1st and will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. not restricted to residents. Parents may register for one .or more weekly sessions in advance. DATES RES./NON-RES. THEMES/FIELD TRIPS l .e adership techniques f The camp program operates Monday through Friday from 9: 30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with optional morning care beginning at 7:00 a.m. The program will be held at the Lupine Child Care Center . located at 1919 Lupine Road adjacent to the Hercules Elementary School. Registration sessions . is currently being accepted Registration is accepted on a for summer first come, first served basis and is limited to the first 36 participants. For more information, call Ambra MacGregor at 799-3455. Farm, Folks, and Fun Field Trip - Little Hill's Ranch, San Ramon Week No. 2 Slip Sliding Away July 8-12 Tuesday-Windsor Waterworks Thursday-Raging Waters $85.00 Residents $95.00 Non-Residents $15.00 a.m . Care 6/24 - 6/28 Farm, Folks, and Fun The Adventure Continues! $70.00/$75.00 Week No. 3 Mystery Week July 22-26 Tuesday-Mystery Trip No.1 Thursday-Mystery Trip No. 2 $85.00 Residents $95.00 Non-Residents $15.00 a.m. Care 9. 7/01 - 7/05 Stars and Stripes No camp on 7/4 $56.00/$60.00 10. 7/08 - 7112 Stars and stripes The Adventure Continues! $70.00/$75.00 11. 7/15 - 7/19 Spills and Splashing $70.00/$75.00 6/17 - 6/21 8. 7/22 - 7/26 .* Spills & Splashing - part . 2 Field Trip - Blue Lagoon Waterslldes, Vacaville $75.00/$80.00 August 5-9 Thursday-Oakland A's vs. Seattle $95.00 Non-Residents $15.00 a : m. Care Week No. 4 Sports Mania Tuesday-Scandia Fun Center $85.00 Residents Week No. 5 Tuesday-Movies Overnight Madness August 19-23 Thursday-Oakwood Lake Resort Overnighter & Manteca Waterslides ..~~~~~;;~~~____~~____~N~o~n~-Residents 13. 7/29 - 8/02 Fun-In and Sun-In $70.00/$75.00 l4. 8/05 - 8/09 Fun-In and· Sun-In The Adventure Continues! $70.00/$75.00 15. 8/12 - 8/16 Castles in the country $70.00/$75.00 16. 8/19 - 8/23 Castles in the country - Part 2 Field Trip - Castle Rock Picnic Area, 'Walnut Creek 15.00 a.m. • ATHLETIC CL . .. "A LUXURY THAT'S WITHIN REACH . FOR YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY" ,. A WEALTH OF ACTIVITIES: Sports Medicine Clinic Cardio-Vascular .Room Computerized Fitness Profile Olympic Swimming Pool· Blood Chemistry Analysis Outdoor Basketball Court Personal Fitness Programming Complete Locker Roo~ Facilities Nutritional Counseling Whirlpool & Sauna Large Aerobics Studio Tanning Free Weights Massage Four Racquet Ball Courts Scuba Certification Four Lighted Tennis Courts Restaurant Paramount Weight Training Equipment Club Hours: FREE CHILDCARE ... Monday thru Frtday 5: 15 a.m. ·- 10 p.m. Saturdav and Sunday 8 a ,m. - 6 p.m. 6350 San Pablo Dam Road El Sobrante, California (415) 222-2500 • Week No. 1 Great American Bash June 24-28 Tuesday-McDonald Tour Thursday-Great America $85 . 00 Residents $95.00 Non-Residents $15.00 a.m. Care $75.00/$80.00 7. 12. \, problem soiving skills, and self-confidence within each participant. Enrollment is limited to the first 168 participants each week and is WEEK NO. The Vision Street Teen Series program 1s being further enhance self-esteem, include daily swim instruction each week, two weeks IT'S BACK!! offered again in summer 1991 and it looks more exciting than evert This camp is designed for youth~, ages 10-14 years to 10 minutes from Hercules ' �I , Summer. Tiny1Qt~ , 'Before/ After Schoq~ , 9hild Care 'Tlr'e , <ili ty ,'If 'HeI!cuies wfn be runnirrg a 'Summer Tiny TDts PrDgram' 'whic'h 'starts Ju-ne 'l!4 'a nd runs thI!Qugh August 23,. There' w.j:ll bet games, ~ '8011:9 8, . (crafts, and ·o.utside 'a -ctiviloies'. The prDgram will run weekly 'sessJidns with ,uitiptt duE! 'In 't'he ' preceding, Friday. Re'gist;;'atiDn is current I ¥! being accepted j!t the 'Parks & RecreatiDn Office, 79,9~,82'3d:: " I f, yO'u 'Qave 'further questiDns, plea"e cOhtact Map i!.fia ,'B!!YtIolCls ', prqgram" Gl6ordinatcir a't 799-823~ ;" 'The Parks & Recreation Departmeqt. spo.n sers 'a · Befo~e ;f. Af .tYe.z; SChDDl thild Care PrD:gram fDr 'children. , K-6 grades, The 'Child 'care PrDgr'am is· designed t;Dr ·p arerits WhD nee'd paf,e , clral1el)ging, and creativee.I )V±rDnment fDr their :children Ithz;oughout t 'h'e s'chool yea·r ! The .program ;:q pera1te.$' 'during the Bc,hDDl ,year frDm 6:3<1 a.m. ',u n.t il 6:00 ,p.'m. ' a 'The' program is des-1gnetl ,t D bffer '!i variety 'If' da'ily activities such as ' c"r afts,". gi;imesi sports, c,oo'kin9." ~ science, drama, self -dIscovery, ' cultural apprec.i at1-on,. environmental studies, and life skills. Staff ~ wo~r~ cooperatively wi,t h parents to prev.ide overall enrichment fDr each Child. SpeCial guests and progra,ms are featured frequen.t1y and DccasiDna+ field trlpsare .s cbeduled. " i ~-! '- The MWF 'p r,Dg'" am is fDr ,4 t -" 5-year-,oid§'. The TTh prDgram is ,f or 2 Year 9 mDnths to' 4-year-Dlds. B..9th I'rDgrams run ,frDm9 ,:,O_Oa,.,m·" ,t D 12: 00 nODn,. ;Fees 'lIWF' (FEies\ " ,~lt! ' Non-Residents: , $2iT : 00 ' lIon~Residents: '$1.9.0'0 Residents: -, Resi aent;;,: A speciai section fDr grades 4" 5, :a nd 6 ·lra's been develDpe'c). called' Club YDuth. Tlri's ' sectlon "has bee r'i 'created ,to give emerging yo'ung adults, the 'sense ot belonging ' to a club' r 'athe'r ,than ' being' in a, child, 'eare' prDgram, We hope that this new club will give added self-·a ssuranC.e and ,sei.f'- esteem t.o those' partiCipants \W·h 6 f9,u,s t a ,tt~I)d a chIld care "p rogram'. , 'Fall re:g 'istration fDr S;eptember l~g'l wt'll begi.n on ,May', 1st for all new enrollees. Registr?ltion i s accepteCi ".QfI. a ) first 'c c)'m e, first served basI's fat ~:li g rade levels ' 'K-'6'~ For more in'forl1)at-ion on Fa-II regis t ration, ple"ase c.onta'ct~ ,the Program Coordinators. Those tel~phone numbers' and Coordinators are: "L1.}pine Cl;lild cal!'e,' Ambra MacGrego~, 799-.3 '45.5 and OhlDne Child Care, Genetta Hayes, 799 - 0542. , .-..:."" • Tiny Tots ~I.J , ' L~ ~... .' The P'arks' 'and ReCr'eaA! it'>r1 ' 'lQ.epa'l7tment ~'&P:q'iiso:rs , :Ei 'TillY-. TO,ts 'program wh,ich otfers a ,p'r.e,;-- S(:ho,ol exp~ri:..n:c'e fl''' child"en 2 yrs. 9 mos. to 5 yrs . o :r ag.el • . 'T·be Tiny' T-o ts: Preschool of,f ers many dif-ferent types of, 'pro9'r ams 'to sverv~~ the children bf our commun;i ty. The staff. 'a!=,e very we'l ;t-t;.ralned, experienc;'e d teacher,s dedicated to provJ.ding the best ,pre-schD,O~ exp,e rience .\ " . av:a iljab'le ~or X O'ur J<iIlJ)iq r' l " ' \ ' , ' .. - .~---,j . . . 0, ' ,' •• ';'r.~. t~ ~, ....' -, . _ \' -.. .4jl .. , t .... , '.! I , ,. ,.. 'Ti'te'g em£_ai!', p"~i'<l'ri\~ ,!s' JIeslg,n'ed' 'toT'l nt",';Guce " , thEt p.reseh¢:ol :expe.r ,iemc·e Eu(d ,perhaps' t c;)l 't.-l~e:.i;'W' . . , ,W~,lohSD':'~a"liza:t1'on :tn a l;>;,ge <;!,?o.li;g ,;'!!!'l'fr'i'f,rcp ' ',held 'on 'T u,e 'sdays' and ' ThuI!sdays from: 9 ,: 0'0, a, . iii , ; I' i :; ,.~ '" " LDca:!;j,QJH '.errild . This ,t r'!'J ni.!lg., Rrogral!l ',!!,~-§esigned t~r: ~D~U,W women: ages'_ 13-18: rears. T-h e program t_e~a'G..hes asserti~en~&& and' ,s e lf-d,e.,f~nse skills as W all ' 'as ',' ,p rpviding part~'(:l~ants with :basic ' informatipn ~ Th'e 'course is con,d1.:fct:e:d 'by; the Rape ,. criSiS Center c;:q:l)tra 'Cb~'ta CC;>UJlty' and is f 'l1E!,,,, 1:<> '.!il,,<1, pa,rt'ic,lpants,. • Topics discussed in the course inc1l:!de-: !l) Assertiveness _Behavior...,. how to speak UP" and say what you mean; 2) SelfDefense - , how to protect yourself verbally and physically;, 3) Information about ·the reality of se-x ual a~s~ult; 4) Preventi'on - how 1;.0 reco.gnize danger0us s 'ituation's. CQurss. is , . 'ciDndd,ucttelr,.d DV,e,r ,six ej1ffer,ent eve~ings and tDpics are 'covered , n ep, ' . Oates Fe'e Time '7(30, :1/,:3,1 , _ § ,:OO 8/6, 8/7, 818 I?:, !D-., - 7;, ~ 0 ,P ,}Il'· . Klndergi!rt,en PrDgram' is deslgned, for 4-,year-olds, who, will , k tart 3C j.ilde.J;garten thE1 i -a llOWing Septemb~r. ' ~hisi class i .s a llt:tlemDre structured and chi,ldren, are ell'pectedtD ,fD,;l,l .o¥ lnstr.jlct,ipns ,f Dr ' .. longer peri od '.of ' t i me. This program "b ¢esign,ec;j., :1;:.0 prepare, ch:t ldqm for kindergart_en, and nD:t " '.tD , acce:l~erp.l"e t 'hem ' beyond tlft:! · ·basi c ' ~t;'~qulreme.n~sl set ,o¥ "f{fle: , Sc"J;loal d;iistx:ic;t,. This~ cla_s,B is held oh; ,:9o;o4F1,Y't .w.edn~sAq·a¥" ,aJ}.d Frfejj~y il'i'Qm 9: 00, a .,m:- t.o 1'2: 00 ' nODn.. , -<' , ' I ' of ~ ClU.l(:il1en are encouraged t:~' mb ve up 't .9 -f :h'€! Pre-K! ndergart'ell I ci7B.ss :th"e iSepternbe'r be1jo-:r:.e' they sta_rt kfn'de,%garte·n -. The 'Pr~ -;- I 'j:.upi.ne C~i!'re ,CenteZ" l!nS Lup £i~ "ROi"d:. N~ CDjll; ; . . I. Registra,i'Dn will b,e accepted on .., fl",s,t come, fl r st 's erve,d basis based upon space. availability. F_o r more informat-ion,;, plei\.se qaJ.-l ,M;>rsha ~eynDl(f,," :riny To1;:s :f ,£>Q9P'!!lI CODr.diI\a,f.O'~:,.. ~1l. ~9 .9 .;'8235 ; , 'Lupine, 'child Care Center Ohlone Child Care ,Center rFO'icbo.r ,o 'CQmmuni ty Cente>; 1919 Lupine RDa,d , 1616 Pheasant i,02!! Cante,rbuli" !'-I.\iV!1', CREEKSIDE -'f N MIL ' Yl IDEN-T ISTRY .. . ." ~~.- 1 • "J" " . tAV'R01<~.,iMORA,.JR., Q.'D.$'. ...... . ELIZABEtH P. MORA, D.D.S • , rSIt Sycamore AV,e. Ste. IA: Hercules, 'CA. '94s47 (4tS) (7,99-1699 i 4:0,2 Pennsylvania AV.e. , ' c Fairfield, CA. 94$ 33 ,,(70,7,) 42S-6216 :.. , I I ef. ·" Adu l tand ChiH:lren I .r~reventi~e, Restorativ.e. and Reconstructive Care • y\leekd_ays, Ey!! nings an.d S.aturdays ,. ben tal Plans Welcome; ... ~~ ... ------~-- ---~u , �BALLET JUDO Location: Location: Ohione Community Center Instructor Wayne Cunningham brings a wealth of experience to Hercules. He has studied judo for 30 years and has been teaching for 21 years . He is a Sandan (third degree black belt) and member of many judo organizations. Judo is a sport for women as well as for men. Classes consist of women that range in age from eight to forty years and in experience from beginner to national champions . Some of the rea sons given for taking judo are : *As self-defense mechanism *A martial art that allows student to practice what she has learned *Exercise and movements learned promote strength and Hercules Historic Clubhouse The Hercules Youth Ballet offers excellent training for the profes s ionally oriented child and the student who simply wants to enjoy the art and technique of dancing. The goal of the program is to help each child achieve his or her pers onal best at the pace most suited to him . Sally Whitehead has been teaching ballet for over 18 years . Sally has taught all age groups and all skill levels . Her own background includes training and performance with the Oakland Ballet Academy and Company, and the Houston Ballet Academy . She has also been a regular teacher at the Berkeley Ballet Theatre. ' 8allet I Ages 7-12 flexibility *Judo offers physical and mental discipline *Judo is just plain fun! Designed for continuing Ballet I and IA students . This class is also open to new beginners . Both creative dance and elementary ballet movement will be covered . If you think you might be interested in Judo, why not corne in, observe the cl.ass, and speak with the instructor and students . DAYS DATES RES/NON-RES You might find that Judo is the Martial Art for you! Tues . We are proud to announce that on April 19 and 20, U. S. Senior Nationals were held in Honolulu, Hawaii. 7/9-8/13 3:00-3:45 pm 33.00/36.00 1991, the At that t ournament Sharon Bookmyer placed second in the Women's "Master's" Division, and Mike Grunwald and his partner Maury Waulf placed second in the Men's Kata Competition. Ballet II This class is a transition class for new Ballet II students . Continuing Ballet II students should also enroll in this level '. Instructor will take registration for all classes at any time If you wish to speak to the instructor during the sessions. prior to enrollment, you may call 799-8230 for referral . DATES Mon/Thur TIMES 7/8-8/15 RES/NON-RES 60 . 00/66 . 00 Ballet III Newly promoted Ballet III and all continuing intermediate s t udents should take this class. One class a week will be a pOinte class - students no yet dancing'· en pointe should take it as a preparatory class . DAYS DATES Mon/Tues 7/8-8/15 Thur (POinte) TIMES 4:00-5 : 15 pm 4 : 00-5 : 00 pm RES/NON-RES 80.00/87 . 00 J unior Class - Ages 8 to 12 RES/NON-RES MW o n -going 6: 00-7 : 00 p . m. Additional family memb ers pay: $35 . 00 / $38.00 $16 . 50 / $18.50 Senior Cl ass - Ag es 13 and Up RES/ NON- RES MW On-going 7:00-9 : 00 pm Additional family members pay : $35. 00/$38 . 00 $16.50/$18 . 50 KATAS RES/NON-RES F On-going 7 : 00-9: 00 pm Additional family members pay : $35 . 00/$38 . 00 $16.50/$18 . 50 Ballet All Le vels One to two make-up weeks for missed classes will be offered at the e nd of the summer session in accordance with students' ne eds . f OR COMPLETE VISION SERVICES KATERINA R. ZISMAN, 0.0., F.B.C.O. FRANK ZISMAN, 0.0., PhD, F.A.A.O. PHYSICIA.N 150 0 SYCA MORE, SUITE B 1 HERCULES CA 9 4547 (415) 12 ...._ _ _799-7380 _ _ _ _..........___ ORTHODONTICS RE~~~~~ Whatever your \clan close to your we bave a pbys boUle or work. . appointments day or evemng . t • Same available . making appomtm en • Assistance m to 5:00 p.m. " _ FrL 9:00 a.m· tor reterral • ",on. • No charge OPTOMETRY Stephen L. Gold,D.D.s. 223-101 1 " ' Doctors Hospital UlJ 21 51 Appian way. Pinole Scu!ptor of Smifes 1SOO TARA HILLS DRIVE SUITE 204 PINOLE, CA. 94S64 724-4746 �TENNIS Refugio Valley Tennis Classic Tennis Clinic Location: Attention, tennis enthusiasts! The City of Hercules will sponsor the Summer Refugio Valley Tennis Classic on August 24, 25, and 26! Play is open to everyone. Players may participate only in two events and may not cross divisions. The levels of play will be: Open (4.5 and above), B (4.0), and C (3 . 5 and under). Woodfield Park The Hercules Parks & Recreation Department .is pleased to announce a new addition to the Tennis Program. Jean-Marie Lozano has developed a Tennis Clinic suited for players of all levels, ages 10 through adult. Entries will open July 8 and close on Wednesday, August 14th at 5:00 p.m. Entry forms are available at the new Community Center/Swim Center at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. For more information; call 799-8290 or 799-8230 . Jean-Marie brings a wealth of experience to the Hercules program. She is currently on the Pro Circuit, and" she is nationally ranked int he top 400 in singles, and the top 250 in doubles. She is also a three time "All American" in both singles and doubles. In addition, she is a U.C. Berkeley graduate and was ranked in the top 10 in Collegiate Tennis singles and doubles for the '90-'91 year. Her other accomplishments and awards are too numerous to list here. Fees: In this Tennis Clinic, participants will learn proper technique and will have the opportunity to polish their skills under the direction of an experienced. coach. Tennis Classes --, Beginners Space is extremely limited to ensure quality individual instruction, so be sure to register early to reserve your spot. The fee for this one week clinic is $150.00 for Hercules residents" and $165.00 for non-residents. The clinic is held at Woodfield Tennis Courts, Monday- Friday from 9: 00 to 11:00 a.m. Session I Session II Session III June 24 - 28 June 8 - 12 July 15 - 19 $15.00 per person Singles $20.00 per couple doubles Children's Classes (ages 7-14) 6/24-7/15 7/22-8/12 Mon Mon Juniors ages 10-14 Teens ages 14 - 17 Adult ages 18 and up $36,00/$39.00 $36 . 00/$39.00 7/9-7/30 8/6-8/27 Tues Tues RES/NON-RES TIME DATES New Classes .. 7:00-8:00 pm 7:00-8:00 pm $36 . 00/$39.00 $36.00/$39.00 Intermediate/ Advanced Adult Beqinner Classses I, 3:30-4:30 pm 3:30-4:30 pm Adult/Teen Class (ages 14 , up) For further information or referral to the instructor, contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 799-8290 or 799-8230. Sat Sat Sat RES/NON-RES TIME DATES Children's Class (ages 7-14) DATE TIME RES/NON-RES 6/23-7/14 7/21 - 8/11 8/18-9/15 4:30 - 5:30 pm 4:30 - 5:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm 36 . 00/39.00 36 . 00/39 . 00 36,00/39.00 DAY DATES Mon Man 6/24-7/15 7/22-8/12 RES/NON-RES TIME 4:30-5 : 30 pm 4:30-5 : 30 pm $36 , 00/$39 . 00 $36.00/$39 . 00 Adult/Teen Class (ages 14 and up) TIME Member West Contra Costa Association of Realtors since 1978: President Elect & Treasurer Realtor of the Year 1990 Board of Directors 1989-91 Communications Chair 1990 Membership Chair 1989 • 7/9-7/30 8/6-8/27 Tues Tues / 6:00-7:00 pm 6:00-7:00 pm RES/NON-RES $36.00/$39.00 $36.00/$39.00 Pee Wee Tennis Lessons Ages 3 to 6 Location: State Director, California Association of Realtors 1989·91 Refugio Valley Tennis Courts Mr. Pee Wee Tennis is a comprehensive program designed to introduce children 3 to 6 years old to the game of tennis in a fun and rewarding way. By tailoring the equipment and size of the playing court to the size, needs, and athletic ability of young children, Mr. Pee" Wee Tennis allows them to "learn the sport quickly and to have funtt ALICE laPLACE 222-2200 Days The basic concept of Mr . Pee Wee Tennis is similar to that of T~Ball, the pint size version of baseball . Every element of Mr . Pee Wee Tennis has been created specifically for small players -- from the short court they play one, to the 21" racquets and foam tennis balls . Students may provide their own 21" racquet, or purchase one from the Parks & Recreation Department for 12.50. 758-3440 Eves DATES Tues Tues 7/2-7/23 7/30-8/20 RES/NON-RES TIME 5:30-6 : 00 pm 5:30-6 : 00 pm $27 . 00/$30 . 00 $27.00/$30 . 00 The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is NOW! Call us regarding free tree/ tree planting FAMILY Bill PRATHER 222-2200 Days John B. Wayland, D.D.S. '799-1367 Eves Modern Gentle Dentistry Member West Contra Costa Association 01 Realtors since 1975: ~Pacific Real Estate Brokerage 3223 Blume Drive Richmond. California 94806 ~ sp DENTISTRY Community Service Committee Open on Saturday! Chairman 1991 Board of Directors 1989·91 799-3100 Local Government Relations Committee 1990 Condo Committee 1990 __________________________ ~ ____ 1500 • Childrens Dentistry • Adults • Orthodontics Sycamore Ave .. Ste. B-7, Hercules ~~~~~~~~~~ __ ~ U �ADULT,FITNESS Community Center Gym Programs Dena's Aerobics Location: Hercules Historic Clubhouse The new Community Center is designed for both basketball and volleyball use for all age groups. Since this is the first time the City has been able to offer these programs as a scheduled activity, the following schedule may be adjusted based on participation. All gym drop-in activities for the occasional player are fee based. Discount use tickets can ~::Tbe ~ purchased. Volleyball Basketball Dena, a certified aerobics instructor with nine (9) years experience has developed an intense, fun, energetic exercise class. Whether you prefer high or low impact, you can join this class. The instructor handles all class fees. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday at 6:45 to 7:45 p . m. Saturday at 9:00 a.m. co-ed~ Monday Tuesday 'OH'~M"'~","M~@'",.' ~ '0-", New: Stairstepping Join us for the newest innovation in fitness . Stair- stepping. In ·this non-impact class you will promote overall fitness and aerobic conditioning . while working out to fun routines. Our certified instructor, Dena, has devised routines structured ,f or all age groups and fitness levels . Don't miss out on this new and exciting class! Thursday at 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. , Sunday at 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Drop-in: $5.00 One month unlimited for all classes listed: $45.00 Back Flexibility & Strengthening Location: Swim Cent~r The purpose of this class is to teach you an array Qt noimpact deep muscle therapy exercises . you will learn how to prevent (or rid yourself of) unnecessary back discomfort by flexing and strengthening your Excellent for over-all toning",! workouts! Inst~uctor Denise Walther. delicate back muscles. Great before or after for this eight (8) week course are Dr. DATES ' TIME 7/2-8120 Tues RES/NON-RES 7 : 30-8 : 30 pm 7:30-8:30 pm 8/27~10/l5 Tues Location: Communi~y Swim center Jazzercise is the most original danGe exercise program. Studen't s may join the class at any t 'ime during the session or may participate on a drop-in basis. The fee is . $4.00 per class. .. /: lazzercise $25.00/$28.00 $25.00/$28.00 , We still have the most original and <::reative i,deas around. Ea<::h class features energetic dance routines with choreography thae's always new, always exciting, and is under the direction of a CPR certified instructor. No contracts! No competition! Jazzercise isn I t the latest in fads, it's the la-test in fun! We help people turn the corner on fat loss, fitness and better ' self-esteem. This is a continuing program. New students may register at class and join anytime. , TIME 9:30-10,30 am 6:15-7:15 pm 9.: 00-10: 00 am 6:3-0-7:30 pm 8:30-9:30 am TW~'hF T,Th Sat MW SuI,) 777771r Babysitting this class only! Drop-In: 8 Classes: $ 4.00 $22.00 Aerobic Dance: Location: Senior Center 'A new summe;-! 12-week session begins Monday, July 15, 1991., JClass meets every Monday & Wednesday evening 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. AEROBIC EXERCISE AT ITS BEST CHOREOGRAPHED BY JACKI! All aerobic dance workout exercises are choreographed. by JACKI to be safe, non-repetitious, fun, and they include all of the major muscle' groups as well ~s cardia-pulmonary strengthening . Class size is limited to 18 partl"cipants so there is never over-crowding. Choose your own level of aerobic exercise LOW (wa'lking level), MEDIUM (jogging 'level) or VIGOROUS (running . level). Students are always encouraged to choose their own pace and level. Class format is one full hOYF of continuous aerobic exercise: Beginning with , floor stretching/abdominal exercises progress~ng to standing in place exercises 'VERTIFIRM' s1!.andlng and stretching exercises burns more calories than Location: Foxboro Community Center Tai Chi Chuan is an . ancient Chinese exercise designed to promote flexibility, strength, balance and coordination. It also emphasizes stretching and slow graceful movements,and is especially good for reducing tension in the body. Many animal movements are mimicked in teaching this art form such as the bear' s, .the tiger's, and the crane's, just to mention a few . The form of Tai Chi being taught by instructor Bryan Umeki is called Kwang Ping Yang Style, which is at least 3,000 years old, and is rarely taught outside of China. This class is floor . During VERTIFIRM weights can be used but are optional. VERTIFIRM progresses to light~ cardio vascular dances/workout and then onto 7 to 10 separate workout routines as time also allows, then tb the cool-down medley. Bryan has been practicing the art form of Tai Chi Chuan for $78.09 .for 12 weeks (24 hours) or $4.00 drop in. Martial Arts School in El Cerrito·. Sign up early since this class is limited to twelve students. Instructor: I Tai Chi ·Chuan Jane Rager, 724-4509 for information. Bring: Floor mat, water bottle, safe aerobic shoes, wear loose comfQrtable shorts, TiS I leotards, sweats. Hand-held weightS not to exceed 5 lbs/ankle weights not to exceed 3 lbs. (all weights are to be used only during the 'VERTI.FIRM' segment of class). 14'~ beneficial as a tool for meditation pu~poses. fifteen years and has been a teacher for twelve through Wen Wu DAY DATE TIME RES/NON-RES Sat Sat 6/29-8117 8/24-10112 9:00-10:00 am ,$4.4.00/$48 . 00 9:00-10:00 am $44 . 00/$48.00 __________________________________________________________. . �. , PUBLIC PIPELIN HELP BEAT THE BACKUP AND REDUCE POLLUTION BRAVO Subdivision Tract 7437 .cons,truction is underway on Shea Homes "BRAVO" Subdivision .' The Brave Subdivision is located en the seuth side ef Refugio Valley Road next to the Caprice Tewnhemes. Two hundred and twenty (220) condominiums un'i ts are to be censtructed by Shea. I Shea Homes will be dedicating a parcel ef land to. the City fer a future park site. The p"opesed park site will be appreximately 11 acres and will accommodate future baseball and seccer fields and tennis courts and childcare facilities. Shea Homes has also dedicated a parcel ef land to. the Ri c hmend Unified Schoel District for the censtruction o,f an elementary schoel. The City is proposing to. ceordinate constructien ef the playfields and ether imprevements, in conjunction with new school construction. You see them,. lots of them, everyday . Chances are, you live with at , least ene--prebably two er three- -spending a great deal ef your time and money to ensure that it stay s healthy. It, of course, is your car . Most people would agree that having a set of wheels is a virtual nec.essi t y fo r teday's lifestyle . .The autemebile is unmatched ameng forms of transportation, but what are the effects of cars and driving upon seciety . Recent studies reveal that 74 ' percent ef all cemmuters travel in single occupant vehicles with average auto. eccupancy rates fer commuting between 1.12 and 1 . 3 persens per vehicle. The ave r age California commuter spends nearly 84 heurs per 'year--that's abeut 10-and-a-half work days--sitting in traffic . is The automobile costing us more than we. realize I .. j most netably in the ferm ef air pellution and its clese eQusin, global .w arming . Sur prisingly , c ommuting workers account for enly 27 percent ef tetal--the ether 73 percent comes from non-work trips like s.hopping. So what can you as a Hercules resident do ,to help? First, carpool, vanpool, or use public transit as c 'f ten as you can for c.ommutip9 ~o work and~ for shopping ~ rips. Seco ~d " ensure that your vehicles are operating at maximum N eff i ciency by having it serviced regUlarly. Third, if yeu must drive, plan your trips to combine several tasks, thus reducing the tetal number ef cold starts to. yeur engine . La~tly , consider walking to the grocery store as a part of your exercise or health program . I f we all 'do a little mere, here for eur grandchildren this pl anet we live on will be a!ld great- grandchildren to. enjoy. ) , FIRESEASON '91 [t ' s t liat tiin§' 'of Ye'ar again when the hills are ad'or h ",d 'with ,the cel"r o f the g olden state , and c e ncerns a " e focused WESTCAT RELOCATES TO NEW OFFICES The Western Centra Cesta Ceunty Transit Autherity (WESTCAT) relocated en April 1 , 1991 to. their new offices at 601 Wal ter Avenue in Pinole. The location is off Avenue, one block west of Pinole Shores Drive. West~AT's phone number.s also changed and S.an they Pablo can be reached by dialing the fellowing: Administration Transit Infor~ation Dial-a-Ride on ~ the fi ~e ~season ahead. This ' ye'llr " like in yea r s past; , t ,he Cd. ty of Hercules Publi c Wb;rks Department wilcl be ·scheduling the annual <c utting' <if Hre br~ aks ,thr eughe u b' t he City ' s epen sp,a ce for the ' mentlr~ ef May and : JUI)e . The City is asking ,res i dents whose heuses berder these ' open spac es n.a t to contri bu.t e t.o the already severe ' fire . hazards by discardi ng lawn" shrub , a nd tree c iJppings into open spaces . I f it is f"und that this, activity ba 's occurr ed , residents may face fines A and wi l l 1:>e· requ"ired to clean-up the affecte'd area. <':., 724-3331 724-7993 724-7433 Fire breaks will bE! cut e.n all upper-sleped epen space!; accerding to. a prierity schedu1e !let by thEl Redee/Hereules Fire District. This werk will begin in mi d-May and shoul d' , be cempleted within three to. ,f our weeks. . ... <. J. ' Ac;tual fire break werk wi.ll co.ns'ist ·of ,e.learing weeds' from preperty fence lines down the . hill ferty feet (4'0 ") anli then "",king the cuttings lio...n ,away {"om the f.ences and homes .. If you nave any questions abou~t the program, please o.a ll the Public werks Department at ?,9-824 l. ~ :Tobacco lnformation and Support tine Gentt .. 'cesta County Heal til 'S~:cvices Department ! S ' To.bacc·e Con.t rol Project is providing , a toll-free phone line 'wh'ich , ,gives e:allers' facts 'about smoking pol i Ci es , infp,mna·t lon on smOKi ng <::essation programs I and support •• messag'Bs fo:r t hose attempting to quit using cigarettes or l q hewing tobacco. Residents ef the County can dial 64 .6 -16 22'. , f.!'l)<;!" , ,.,to i "The ,most innQvati<v~ ~. The Hercules 'City Ceuncil at ,t hei r Regular Meeting on March 26 , appOinted Eduardo Ma·n uel as the City's representative to. the Lj brary Commissien. Deuglas Eisinger was appOinted as the alterna,te to the Commission . Mr. Manuel has . f eature of the Tobacco Information - and {S u~port ,- Contra Costa County Library Commission rec~ived numerous recegnitions from both the Ceunty and the State for his service to. the Centra Costa C;ounty Library System, including an Award for Outstanding Line ar·e messages f,e r peep Ie wh" have decided to g u.i t <but ,n e!'d seme help getting past urges to. light up or lite' dij;> . ·T hese ,m essages previde a variety "f relaxatien ; ;te"hn.l.ques and confidence buildi ng tips which are replaced with n~w infezmati" n each wee~ . " . ·: Desp~ te 'all the data linking .t obacco addiction to health . problems , . quitting is very difficult . Smoklng fs 'the leading . flr!,ventallie cause ef death in the United States , accQrding· Soe the 'Centers fer Disease Centrol. Mr. Eisinger is interested in impreving library services in Hercules. He will be werking with Mr. Manuel and the Cemmissien teward that geal . , fer.. !Dore irifg pnati.o n e:an 646-6521. f The Centra Cp sta Ceunty Library Cemmissien is 'a newly fermed commissien and held its first meeting in April . abeut the T.e ba'cce Con1:rel Preject, Volunteer Service from the Contra. Costa county ' Library. Mr . Manuel i s ene ef two delegates frem Centra Cesta Cou'ntf and 48 frem California selected to attend the White House Conference on Library Washington, D.C . in July. and Information Services in ,. .__' ________________________________________________________...S < �.. BAY AREA CALL BOX PROGRAM an empty gas tank or a'n Wfiether $t is a flat automobile accident , chances are that one day you will need help on the highway . Use of the call bo'l is free, but morotists. are resp; nsi.ble for towing ' and .other roadside assistance charges . Cal l; l;>olj:es can be found a long the right shoulder of most help is an easy phol)e call away tfirough the call box ~ high~ays in parti€ipating counties , Alameda, Contra Costa , program of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano and sonoma . They are Service Authority for freeway .Emergencies. Highways in usually located· about one-half mile .apart and have large pa".ticipating Bay Area counties, including Contra Costa ~ , bf'ue and wIU t e-' .s i gns' above each ,one. ' Th" call boxes . are are being equipped with over 2,000 call boxes---direct usually mounted on a pos e . . _ ..: lines ' to the California Highway Patrol for motorist assistance. Vse tlie following ,gu'idelines when using the call box , ~ *Use a call box to report a road hazard or .help. for your automobil<! . ' accide~t, or qet "Park your car as far over on the right shoulde" possible . Exit the car from the passenger side . as "If you are stranded in tlte median , stay in yoifr ,car and ,wait for assistance from the California Highway Patrol . "NEVER cross a divided highway in orde" to reacn a call 'box. Do not attempt to cross an on-ramp or an off-ramp by foot to reach a call box . . ".Stay on the call box answered immediately. line even i 't your call is "DO NOT use call box es for personal calls . Call Boxes have a direct line to the Highway Patrol and they wUl not *Speak clearly and remember that you must be heard over the h ighway noise. ~ *Fo llow the instructions of the Californi a Highway Pat ro l o p e r a t i n 9 ~ )J0 Pick up phone. Levanle ellolilono. ~rif Listen for ringing. If none, hang up,and try again. Si no oye que timbra, cuelgut ef teUfona y trate de nuevo. !'~ 'iti . ,\ ' 0 ~&;; ~,itufij . -X~~ #~ , 45t *~mt.J:., ~ ~ - /?\ . ,0 i'Mt. " '" not Wait untIl operator answers, then speak clearly. Espere hasta que la operadora conteste. Hable claramente. t~~~ ~f-J, fHt'l Hang up phone when finished. Cuelgue el telif anD al terminar. connect any personal calls. ' "DO NOT tamper with the call boxes. An electronic alarm system in e ac h box will ale r~ the Californi a Highway Patro l vandalism. to t heft I n s t r u c t i R s " it t~ , ,ns '11f 'Rlru* . !l:. , I~ .' ' THE HERCULEAN Summer 1991 Issue City of Hercules III Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 BULK RATE PERMIT #23 RODEO, CA. POSTAL CUSTOMER ., -- II � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/6d93df4c38be8bb0b5d9ed053dd77ffd.pdf a591be3639eec61a65ed12380303c5fc PDF Text Text THE HERCULEAN FALL 1992 ISSUE Cit Scene GRAFFITI BUSTERS! ~~~-- Fil-Ams of Hercules, the Latter Day Saints Youth Organization, and other residents have vo~unteered their time to assist the City with graffiti removal and litter control. This new program, overseen by Public Works Maintenance Supervisor Jim Craig, is an idea that was first identified by FII-Am members and others in response to the City's diminishing resources. It is also a response to the increasing occurrences of vandalism and graffiti. Since Spring- of this year, the incidence of graffiti · and deliberate damage to the parks' sprinkler system, the restrooms and traffic signs have been both numerous and costly. According to Police, the perpetrators are both residents and non- residents ' is g·a ng-related. damage during the month of July was so extensive that the restrooms at Refugio Valley Park and Woodfield Park were totally destroyed and had to be locked. The restrooms will be rebuilt over the next few months, but will be locked at night . If you would like to be a part of the vO;I.unteer clean-up group, please contact the City Public Works ' Department (7998200) or Andy Paras, President of Fil-Ams at 799-3926. If you see suspicious activity in the City, you are encouraged to call the Police Department immediately (799-8260) to report it . You do not have to provide your name if you do not want your identity known. It is the information that is valuable! CITY City Hall - General Information Community Center/Swim Center Parks & Recreation Department Hercules Senior Center Finance Department-Business License Planning Department Engineering Public Works Building Inspections City Clerk City Manager P e rsonne l - Job Hotline Police Department EMER GENCY ONLY Rodeo-He rcules Fire District EMERGENCY ONLY 799-8200 799-8291 799- 8230 799- 8219 799- 8222 799-8246 799-8242 . 799-8241 799-8240 799- 8215 799-8206 799-8204 799-8260 911 799-4561 911 Adelfo "Ed" Balico Edward P. Desmond Michael Geier Robert Kard William Simpson Beth Bartke Moyse Howard Roland Hui Robert Krall Denise Mortorff Alexander Paras Warren Schilling CITY Mayor and City Councilmembers City Manager Marilyn Leuck 799-8200 �Fire District News r-..::::::::::.;;~Fire Service Alert National Fire Prevention Week October 4 - 10, 1992 Community Support is Urgently Needed!! Severe cuts in State funding of fire services will adversely affect all Hercules and Rodeo residents. The Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District expects to lose up to half of your firefighters. You will experience drastic service reductions such as: . • Delays in firefighters' emergencies. • arrival at the scene of Diminished ability to handle multiple emergencies at the same time. (Includes the inability to handle two separate serious incidents simultaneously, or a single incident requiring both medical assistance and the extinguishing of a fire.) • Assistance during major disaster, placing the lives of you ~nd your family at far greater risk. • Closure of one o~t . School - Fire Safety Inspections for Business • Public - • be forced to Programs: Supervised Fire Drills Fire Safety Education Classes First Aid & CPR Fire Prevention Week Activities • • Test Your Detector gives suggestions regarding the purchase of smoke detectors and the placement in your home. It explains how to test the detector and what to do if it sounds a warning. E.D.l.T.H. (Exit Drills in the Home) explains how to prepare an exit plan and what to do in case of a fire. Portable Fire Extinguishers explains install and use fire extinguishers. Sparky ' s Detector Facts for Kids regarding smoke detectors. how to purchase, provides hints for kids of two fire stations. In addition to the above, the District will eliminate such services as: · October 4 - 10, 1992 is National Fire Prevention Week and this year's theme is "Test Your Detector." In observance of that week, the Rodeo - Hercules Fire District asks residents to stop by the Fire Station at 1680 Refugio Valley Road and pick up information on how to be fire safe. The Fire District has the following pamphlets available: Service Calls Lock - out and/or Lock-in Snake Calls Assistance to the elderly and/or handicapped Odor Investigation/Hazardous Conditions 10 Tips for Fire Safety provides very basic information regarding fire safety that is useful to both adults and children. Did you know that when there is a fire, the smoke will actually put sleeping people into a deeper sleep, not awaken them? Most fatal home fires occur during the hours of midnight and 4:00 a.m. when most of us are sleeping. According to the National Fire Protection Association, that is the reason smoke detectors are so important. They provide an early audible warning of a fire, and can provide extra time to escape safely. The Rodeo - Hercules Fire District encourages residents who do not have smoke detectors, or a sufficient number of them, to purchase them and to replace the batteries at least once a year. This is the absolute key to fire survival. Public Education - First Aid & CPR Fire Extinguisher Training - Earthquake Preparedness Education Safety Programs - Weed Abatement You are urged to contact the Fire District by calling 799~4561 for more information to learn how you can help your community maintain its fire protection services. If you are interested in protecting lives and property in our community as a reserve firefighter, call Asst. Chief Dennis Salmi at the above telephone number and you will be provided with the minimum require~ents and application procedure information. ~ FIRE PREVENTION WEEK OCTOBER 4-10,1992 Dry Grass Season City Provided Fire Breaks Prove Their Worth Two recent grass fires, one in Ohlone Canyon and the other along Refugio Valley Road, have proven the worth of fire breaks by preventing the spread of fire from grassland to adjacent homes. The first fire located behind homes on Pheasant Drive, adjacent to Ohlone Park, was contained within a small area bordered by a recently installed fire break. The Fire District feels certain that had it not been for the fire breaks in this ar~a, the fire would have certainly spread to heavy brush thus jeopardizing the safety of residents and the homes located directly above the park. The second fire occurred on the night of July Fourth when illegal fire works started a fire along Refugio Valley Road. The situation here was the same as with the earlier fire. Conditions were ripe for the fire to spread to heavier fuels an~ into eucalyptus trees located behind homes on Partridge Dr~ve. Again because of fire breaks and a quick response by Rodeo-Hercules Fire crews this fire did not get out of hand and was confined to a small area. 2 Dry grass season is here! This year, the potential tor devastating grass fires is higher than it has ever been due to 6 years of drought. One only needs to drive down any street in Hercules and see the results of the drought on local vegetation. Late rains brought lush green hills and thrivir.g grasses which have now turned brown and tinder dry, adding to the severe fire hazard in Hercules. There are many areas in which a grass fire could spread wildly out of control causing extreme damage to our homes, or loss of life. The Fire District has been working with the City of Hercules on the cutting of fire breaks behind homes in open areas for which the City is responsible. If your home is bordered by open grasslands, you can see the results of this program by looking over your rear fence. You should not neglect your own property ei ther . I f your property has an accumulation of tall dry grasses or vegetation, it can contribute to the spread of a wildfire through your neighborhood. I f your property has a large sloped area directly behind it, then it is your responsibility to maintain that property, even if there is a fence between your house and the sloped area. If you own the property, you must maintain it. The Fire District is beginning a program to address the sloped areas along with weed abatement and brush removal. If you receive a notice from the Fire District regarding a fire hazard on your property, DO NOT IGNORE IT, correct the hazard, as your safety and that of your neighbors depend on it. As a reminder, you may be held liable for any damage or personal injury resulting from a fire due to negligence on your part as a property owner or renter. The Rodeo - Hercules Fire District would like to work with you to make the summer and fall season a safe and pleasant one for all. �Police Department News Summer Youth Employment & Training Program It's the Law During th e 198 0 5 , many states began to a dop t safety belt use laws . Curre n t ly, more than thr ee qu art e rs o f th e states and t h e Dis tr i ct of Co lumbia have s ea t be lt l a ws . AlISO states a nd the Dist r ict of Colu mbia ha ve passed l e g i s l atio n re q uiring t h at young children be sec ure d i n sa,ety sea t s. Bot h o f t hes e laws are in effec t 1n Ca lif o rn ia and r e s i dents may be cited for failu r e to use seat belts or child safety seats. The Nat i onal Hig hway Tr affic Saf e t y Admi nis t ratio n has estimated that ove r a six year pe ri od of ti me , a b out 20,0 8 6 lives we r e s aved na ti o nwide by the use of seat be lt s . Du r ing the sa me period of t ime , an es ti mated 52 3,1 00 mo de r ate to crit i cal i n juries we re pr even t ed th r o u gh sa f ety belt u sage i n sta tes wi t h and with o u t l aws r e qui ring sa f ety b e lts. By 199 0, use of c hild safety s e ats h a d i nc r e a s e d t o 83\. Over a o ne ye a r p e riod, in 1989, c hild sa f e t y s eats saved a n est i mat e d 2 3 8 l ives of children under 5 years o f age. With 100 % co rrect u s age, it is estimated that nati o nwide, 53,000 i njuries co uld be prevented and approximat e ly 5 00 lives saved. The Herc u les Po lice Department urges their s afety and that o f their famili e s to wear sea t b e lts when riding in t he c hildren in c hild safety seats. They t hat this is the law . residents t o co nsider by requiring everyone ca r and placing young al s o r e mind residents The City of Hercules is once again a work. site for the Summer Youth Employment and Training Program. Six young people from West County are assisting City staff with a variety of tasks . Michael M. Brewer is 16 years old and a tenth grader at Pinole Valley High. He resides in Hercules and wants to attend community college and major in automotive repair when he graduates from high school. He is working in the City Clerk's Offic e and in Personnel where he has done filing, copying of documents, helped with City Council mail and packets and a variety of other activities. Kateri (Terri) Pangelina is acting as off i ce Financ e De partment. She is 21 years old and a Cerrito High. Terri lives in Richmond and has son, Eugene. She is interested in pursuing a Bicycle Thefts There has been an alarming increase in the number of bicycle thefts occurring in Hercules since the beginning of summer. There are some precautions that you can take to prevent the theft of your bicycle, such as: 1. Do not leave your bicycle unattended or unlocked. 2. Lock your bicycle o ther bicycles . 3. Use a good bicycle. 4. Have your bicycle licensed . De partment for more information.) 5. Don't leave your bicycle out on the front lawn or porch at any time. to a quality pole or lock and lock cable it together with to secure (Contact your the ' Police 1. Re gister / license your children's bi c y c les. 2. Re co rd t he b rand name and serial i nf o rmati o n in a safe place. 3. Ha ve t h e in f o rmation a vailab l e to g i v e to the Police Departme nt in case the bicyc le i s s tolen . . This i nformati o n will assist in ide ntifying t he stolen bicyc l e a nd help the po l i c e reco v er a nd return the bie c l e to it s ri htful owner. • ?• Johnny Pho thipanya is 18 years old and was bo rn in Thailand . He graduate d from E1 Cerrito High l ast y ea r a nd will be att e nding San Francisco State i n the fa ll where he will study bus ine ss. Johnny works in the Enginee r i ng/'Public Works Department where he answers phones, types, files and helps with s pecial projects. Li o ta Saep harn is a student a t UC Davis. She is 20 years old Liota i s a ssis t ing t he Planning and r es ide s in San Pablo. Depar t me n t with filing o f project files , p lans and other documents . Adr'ian Fl o r e s graduated from Berkel e y High Sc hool and bUSiness col leg e . He is 20 years old and is c urrently a cosmetology stude nt . Adrian works in the Maintenanc e Division of the Publi C works Department where he does filing, light typing and other o ffice duties. Brian Guiterre z is in the 10th grade at Pinol~ Valley High and is 15 years old . He plans to attend Sa n Francisco State when he graduates and major in psychology. Brian is working on the fil es i n the Engineering/Public Works Department . And for the parents: number . clerk for the graduate of El a two-year-old legal career. Keep this ? ?? • Did you know ... That whe n y o u have a change o f a d dres s , that yo u a re r equired to no t if y the Departmen t o f Mo t o r Ve hi c les within 10 d a y s of yo ur o ld and new addr e s s ( Cal i f o rnia Vehi cl e Cod e sec t io n 14600) . I t is illega l to par k any v ehi cle upon a ny s tree t fo r more th an a c o nsec ut i ve p eri o d of 72 hour s ( He r cule s Muni c ipal Cod e section 3 - 4.1 00 5 ) . I t i s ill ega l to stop , park, or l eave standing an y ve hi cle wi t hin 15 fee t o f a fire hydrant un les s t h e v e hi c l e is occu pied by a licen sed driver sea ted in t he f r o nt seat and wh o can immedi ate ly move such ve hi cle in ca se o f necessity . This se ct io n doe s no t apply t o fire d epartment vehicles. (Cal i f or n i a Ve hi c le Code secti o n 22514. ) If yo u have a ny questions or wo uld l ike a dditional i nf o rmat io n, pl e ase refer t o t he sec t io n ci ted above or co nt ac t t he He r c ules Police Department a~ ( 510) 799-8260. "D id yo u know ... " i s a public service co lumn by t h e He rcules Po l ice De partmen t and is intended t o se rve as an aid to loca l d rivers. It does not exempt the r e ader from t he re s po nsi b i lity of abiding by all s tate and loc al l aws. Each of th e departments where these six s t udents work ar.e extre mely p lea s e d with their dedi ca ti on , in itiative and co mpete nc e . ilt New Businesses in Town Raley's Pa rk Lake Plaza Shopping Center is the location of the Ci t y ' s ' n ewest cleaners. Park Lake Cleaners has been o pen since January in Suite C (two do o rs d own from Subway) in the shop building at the center. Park Lake Cleaners offers expert dry c leaning, laundry and alteration services, all performed o n the pre mises. You can even lea v e shoes to be repaired at Park Lake Cleaners! All services are p r o vided with a special emphasis o n meeting the customer's parti c ular needs. Park Lake Cleaners is o pen for business Monday thro ugh Friday, 8:30 a . m. - 8:00 p . m. and 9:00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m. Saturday. Jo Jo's, Hercules' newest restaurant, o pened J u ly 4th at the Will o w Ave nue Sho pping Center next t o the SP Oil Gas Station. Full breakfas t, lunch and dinner service is available at Jo Jo's in a bright, c heerful, coffee shop decor. (The complete pancake breakfast looked delicious!) Jo Jo' 5 is open 5: 00 a.m . - 9:00 p . m. , Monday through Saturday and Sunday, 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Traditional American cuisine menu items, including a c omplete selection of sandwiches f o r l unch and dinner i tems such as meatloaf, fried chicken and chicken-fried steak ar e t he specialty at 30 Jo's. Stop by s oon and have your next meal at 30 30'5. �· City of Hercules Parks & Recreation Brochure Fall 1992 Registration is on a first-come, first served basis. Unless otherwi se specified in the individual class descriptions, no registration will be accepted by the instructors and there are no phone registrations. You may register at the Community Ce nter /Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Va l ley Road, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m . Mo nday through Thursday; 8:30 a . m. to 5:00 p.m. Fri day ; and 8:30-12 : 00 noon on Saturday. Checks should be made payable to the "City of Hercules" aLd may be mailed to the Community Cente r /Swim Center, 20(;1 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, CA 94547. I f you have any questions, please cal l the center at 799 - 8291. Or you may mail i n your registration. Please include with your check o r money o rder the following information regarding the class o r activity you are registering for: You will be notified if there are changes in the schedules o r if the class is full. 2. 3. Name, address and phone number (a daytime number and an evening number ). Name of activity. The date, day and time of the activity for whic h you are registering. If you are signing up for children ' s include the name and age of your child. activities, please Ot herwise, please attend the first class meeting. Refunds (l ess $5.00) or transfers will be granted no later tha n o ne weekday prior to the first class meeting, A full refund will be given if the class is canceled by the Parks & Recreation Departme nt. No refunds or transfers will be allowed the day of the class or after the class has started. Table of Contents ADULT ACTIVITIES CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS Ballroom Danc ing Business Servi ces Market Yourself Suc cess fully Personal Power Quality Commu ni catio n Start Your own Business Winning Through Goal Achievement Childbirth Preparation 10 Before/After School Child Care 11 Camp Tinseltown Tiny Tots Li ttle Learners Pre-Kinderga rten Collage 10 10 Dog Obedience Health Enhancement Programs Fight Fat Low Fat Meals in Minutes Hercules Chess Club Resume Writing 11 11 MARTIAL ARTS Judo 14 Karate 14 10 11 SENIOR CITIZENS ADULT FITNESS Back Flexibility & Strengthening Dena'a Aerobics Jazzercise Stress Management Tai Chi Chuan 15 15 15 15 15 .' AQUATICS 13 12 13 12 12 13 13 13 12 Adult Lap Swim Chil dren 's Swim Lessons Family Swim Night Individual Swim Lessons Parent/Infant Toddler Classes Publi c Swim Scuba Scuba C lub Water Aerobics Halloween Happenings Costume Parade ScarecrOw Contests Spook .!. A.-Rama Hercules Public Stargazing Santa Letters Santa Visits Victoria n Fa ire Vintage Thunderbird ConcQurs Adult Co-ed Volleyball League Elementary Youth & Jr . High Basketbal l 6 6 8 8 Collage tl ercules Chess Club Hercules Youth Ballet Int er.natio nal Folksong Chorale 8 Jazz Dance 6 6 7 7 ---:7 6 CITY OF HERCULES 13t h ANNUAL Victorian Crafts Fair Saturcfay, :A(pvem6er 7 S uncfay, :A(pvem6er 8 10 5iJ..:M. . 5 P:M. Community Center Comp[q 2001 'R.f.jugio ~ll[[ey 1(pcuf J{eTCt1£e.s, O! 94547 799 · 8291 4 5 5 5 5 4 5 SPORTS PROGRAMS Men ' s Open Volleyball League Ballet for the Young Da ncer Barefoot Danci n g C~rtooning [ or Kids 1 7 & 18 SPECIAL ACTIVITIES Ope n Gym Pee Wee Basketball Ten ni s Women's Open Basketball League CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES Ki nd ergym 'rap Dance 9 9 9 16 16 16 16 16 14 16 �SPECIA'L ACTIVITIES Third Annual Vintage Thunderbird Auto Concours Halloween Happenings!!! You have n't seen classics until you take a walk down memory lane with the Bay Area Thunderbird Owners Club, and the Vintage Thunderbird Club of Northern California, as they display Thunderbirds from the eras of 1957 to 1966. COSTUME PARADE It' 5 all coming to the Dynamic City of Hercules, Sunday, September 20th, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Refugio Valley Park. Thirty-five to fifty authentically restored T-birds will be on display. The community is invited to attend and participate, view these beautiful automobiles, and cast their - vote for the "Peoples Choice Award". Children, ages pre-school to 12 years of age, are encouraged to attend our Halloween Costume Parade at Refugio Valley Park, Saturday, October 31st, at 4:30 pm. Children will be divided into age categories and will march around the park displaying their costumes. Younger chi.ldren should be accompanied by an adult. Prizes will be awarded for the funniest, prettiest, scariest, and most original costumes in each category. Owners will be on hand to answer questions as part of an action- packed afternoon, with entertainment and music from "Roadmaster" featuring songs from the 50's & 60's, and Mama Dragon (air jump ride) will be in the park for the kids. This is a quality "family day" outing that's free and open to the public. For more information call the City of Hercules Community/Swim Center at (415) 799-8291. SCARECROW CONTEST Groups or individuals of all ages are encouraged to enter their scarecrow in the City's 3rd Annual "Scarecrow Madness" contest. Scarecrows must be handmade by applicant and any type of materials may be used. Scarecrows, accompanied by an entry form, must be received by Saturday, October 24th, at 12:00 noon. The week prior to the activities, scarecrows will be on display for public review and official judging. Prizes will be awarded for the most original, scariest, and funniest scarecrows in each category. Entry forms may be picked up at the Community/Swim Center. SPOOK-A-RAMA NO. 2 Location: Community/Swim Center Spook-A-Rama (Haunted House) No.2 is coming again!! If you thought our first Spook-A-Rama was big and scary, take the fright train via Transylvania through Graffitiville, the Black Lagoon, Dinner with Dracula, and Frankie's Futuristic Laboratory. It 's your choice - but I wouldn't miss this!! Saturday, October 31st . It all happens Cost - $1 . 50 per person Santa Visits SPECIAL PREVIEW For children 7 years and younger there will preview of the Spook-A-Rama (Haunted House Invite Santa to your horne this holiday season! Santa will be visi ting our community December 19, 20, 21, · 22, 23, and 24. He will spend ten minutes with your family. Each child present will receive -'a coloring book and candy cane. Santa will also pass out any presents which you may provide. Santa's helper will also take pictures of the fun i ·f you supply a camera and film. Santa's elves at the Parks & Recreation Department will provide you with the dates and times Santa will be in your neighborhood when you ph·one them at 799-8291. Reservations will be accepted beginning Saturday, December 5, at 8:30 a . m. at the Community Center/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, and visits must be paid for at that time. For parties larger than ten children, please reserve two time slots so Santa can spend some time with each child. Fees for Santa's visits are as follows: December 19 to 23 December 24 $22.00 $27.00 7:00-9:30 p.m. 6:00-9:00 p.m. Hercules Public Stargazing Location: Foxboro Community Park Coordinators: David Harris and Marc Duncan Looking for something , different for an evening out? Want something fun, educational, and free to do in the evening with the children? Under clear night skies, right here in Hercules, see exciting, brilliant views of the moon, planets, beautiful star clusters, galaxies, the Milky Way, and other wonders through telescopes and binoculars, and . learn about what you see. Santa Letters Come to a semi - monthly public stargazing program conducted by experienced amateur astronomers for the benefit and enjoyment of skywatchers of all ages. If you are an amateur astronomer, novice or expert, bring your own binoculars and telescopes and share your knowledge and enthusiasm. P~ease, Have you been looking for that extra-special item that will make your child's Holiday exceptional this year? May we suggest a letter from·'Santa Claus. Santa r S elves will be sending out personalized letters on North Pole stationery for delivery just before Christmas. Rudolph has volunteered to lick stamps this year. Forms may be picked up at the Community Ce nter /Swim Center. A special personally autographed photo of Santa will be included. All registration forms and fees must be received by Saturday, December 12th. The fee is $6.00 for residents and $7.00 for non-residents. For more information call Santa' 5 elves at 799-8291. red no smoking or .alcohol, and no flashlights without a Dress warm. filte~. WHEN: 2nd and 4th Saturdays Weather permitting, partly cloudy OK! AI+ year, except January to April. TIME: 7:30 - 11:00 pm 8:30 - Midnight Pacific Standard Time Pacific Daylight Time For more information call (510) 526-5974. evenings call (510) 799-8237 after 7:30 pm. On scheduled Hercules residents: Watch for the program announcements on Cable Channel 68 (36). s �CHILDRENIS CLASSES Children's Dance Location: Community Center/Swim Center The following classes are offered by Rosalyn Jordan who is a former student of the internationally acclaimed ballet choreographer and teacher, Bronislava Ni j inska. She has studied tap with Al Gilbert and Tommy Sutton, and jazz with Gus Giordano and Luigi. Rosalyn has performed professionally for over twenty years and has taught dance to children and adults. Currently she is teaching in the East Bay and Marin community centers. If you require more information, you can call Rosalyn at 74 1 -7284. Barefoot Dancing Location: Ballet for the Young Dancer---l Conununity Center/Swim Center Patricia d' Ottillie has been worki,ng with children for over 25 years. She holds a life teaching credential and currently works part-time for the Richmond School District teaching movement and art. She has worked with Anna Halpin, Christina Bush, and other modern dance teachers. She also has performed with the Next Step, a performance dance group. Barefoot dancing- is a creative movement class for young children. This exciting class will explore new ways of moving to music . Warm-ups, rhythmJ and coordination games are used to develop body awareness and creativity. Props are used to stimulate imagination. Guaranteed Fun!! Your child will be introduced to the fundamental ballet movements which stimulate grace and muscular development. He will learn fun dances to classical music and songs c hildren lo ve. SesSion AGES: DAY 9/18-10/23 11/6-12/18* TIME RES/NON-RES 3:30-4:00 pm 3:30-4:00 pm $20.00/$22 . 00 $20.00/$22.00 AGES : 4 to 5 years old Thu r 9/i7-10/22 Additional child: DATE TIME RES/NON-RES Fri Fri 9/18-10/23 11/6-12/18* 4:30-5:00 pm 4:30-5:00 pm $20.00/$22.00 $20 . 00/$22.00 No class on November 27th . DATE Session RES/NON-RES 4 : 00 - 4:30 pm $30 . 00/$33.00 $20.00/$22.00 TIME RES/NON-RES 5:00 - 5:30 pm $30.00/$33.00 $20.00/$22.00 TIME RES/NON-RES 4:00-4:30 pm $35.00/$38.50 $23.00/$25.50 TIME RES/NON-RES ." 5:00 -5:30 pm $35.00/$38.50 $23.00/$25.50 II - 7 weeks 3 1/2 to 5 years old DAY OATE Thur 10/29-12/17* Addit i ona l child: AGES: TIME 5 years old and up Thur 9/17 - 10/22 Additional child: AGES: DAY * DATE DAY DATE Fri Fri 3 1/2 to 5 years old DAY AGES: AGES: 2 to 3 years old I - 6 weeks 5 years old and up DAY . DATE · Thur 10/29-12/17* Additional child: Tap Dance High energy patterns for coordination which can be I - 6 weeks Session Kindergym AGES: and . lots of fun! Routines and great rhythmic dancing feet will be taught. Besides developing and grace, this class stimulates concentration important in learning academic subjects. 3 1/2 years old and up DAY Location: COJJun\uLity Center/Swim Center Christine is a graduate of UC Davis and received a degree in Human Development, with an emphasis on the development of children, including observation, interaction, and early childhood development. Thu r 9/17 -1 0/22 Additional child: Session My Buddy and Me: AGES: This class is designed to allow your child a comfortable atmosphere in which to explore and discover their fundamental motor skills. Because of the child 's tender age, "My Buddy" is a known companion (pa ren t or guardian) who will participate DAY through encouraging and helping direct the child during class. AGE: 2 1/2 to 4 years old or development of child. DAY DATE TIME RES/NON-RES Sat 9/26 -11 /7* 11/14-1/9* 9:00 -9:45 am 9:00-9:45 am $38.00/$42.00 Sat 838.00/$42.00 DATE TIME RES/NON-RES 4:30-5:00 pm $30 . 00/$33.00 $20.00/$22.00 TIME RES/NON-RE S 4:30 - 5:00 pm 835.00/$38.50 II - 7 weeks 3 1/2 to 5 years old DATE Thu r 10/ 29 -12/17* Additional c h ild: $23.001$25.50 Jazz Dance A great new class for kids who love to move wi tJ"l the beat! Includes stretches, isolations, turns and leaps. Learn a routine you can put your heart into . AGES: *No class October 31st, December 26th, and January 2nd. 7 to 10 years old, or 6 years old with previous dance experience. Session I - 6 weeks On My Own: This class is designed for children who are ready to participate in a classroom setting o n their own. The program will build upon the skill learned in the "My Buddy and Me" program. DAY DATE Thur 9/17-10/22 Additional Child: TIME RES/NON-RES 5:30-6:00 pm $30.00/$33.00 $20.00/$22.00 Session II - 7 weeks AGE: 4 years old or development of child. DAY DATE TIME Sat Sat 9/26 -1117* 10:00 - 10:45 am 10:00-10:45 am 11114-1/9* DAY RES/NON-RES $38.00/$42.00 $38.00/$42 . 00 *No class October 31st, December 26th, and January 2nd. 6 RES/NON - RES DATE Thur 10129 -1 2/17* Addit i o nal child : 5:30-6:00 pm *No class on November 26th. $35.00/$38.50 $23.00/$25.50 �CHILDRENIS CLASSES International Folksong Chorale Hercules Youth Ballet Location: Hercules Historic Clubhouse Location: Instructor: As always, the aim of our youth ballet is to help your child find his/her personal best, whether they aim at a professi?nal career or simply wants to enjoy the wonderful are of danclng . Dress code information will be distributed on the first d~y of class. All examinations wi l l 'be optional, though highly recommended for the career oriented child. 1st Semester: Session 1 Sept. 8 - Oct. 16 Session 2 Oct. 19 - Nov. 24 Session 3 Nov. (includes 2 week break) This is an introductory class for the young dancer. exploration and refinement of various natu~al RES/NON-RES 3:30 - 4:10 p.m. $30.00/$33.00 (ages 9-12) New beginners 9 years old and older need to start here. This class will progress during the course af the year. More classical technique is taught, and character dan,c ing is introduced. RES/NON-RES Tue. 4:10-5:00 p.m. $35.00/$38.50 The "International Folksong Chorale" is designed for our multi-cultural community. Children will learn folksongs from America as well as songs from around the world, such as Filipino, Spanish, African, French, Italian, Australian, Japanese, and German songs. The children will study theory, rhythm, and learn to read music. Emphasis will be on the expression of music with beautiful voices. t hildren are encouraged to audition with one song of their choice at the first meeting. Those who do not know how to sing will learn to do so in a short time. The Chorale will be prepared to sing for up-coming community events. There will be a one time $15.00 material fee payable to the chorus instructor at the beginning of your first session. Registration will be accepted during all sessions. Special performances in sessions III and IV will be restricted to only those participants who were previously registered in sessions I and II. New registrants for sessions III and IV will not be included in holiday performances due to the advanced practice time required to prepare for each\ performance. Grades 1 to 3 only Ballet II Ballet II students attend class twice a week to begin to develop the strength and control needed by the ballet dancer. No practice at home is necessary. Man/Wed Ms. Rivera teaches, performs, conducts, and composes for children's choruses in Church and at schools around the Bay ', Area. Most recently she taught at the Ohlone School, Jefferson School, Downer School, Nomura School, and the East Bay Center for the Performing Arts. Through movements, the child is prepared for the s t udy of classlcal dance. ~ome elementary ballet movements are taught, as we,l l as exer~ls~s to increase strength and rhythm. Come dance wlth us! ThlS lS a fun class. Ballet IB Peggi Ratsch Riv~ra was born and raised in Berlin, Germany. Her musical family has a long tradition of building pianos . She was encouraged to pursue music by her mother, an accomplished ballerina with the National , Theater in Weimar. Ms. Rivera travelled with her father, an American journalist, to study the falkmusic of Italy, Spain, France, Ireland, Scotland, England, and America. Her family then moved permanently to America where Ms. Rivera earned a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Hawaii. There she met her husband, Lino Rivera, a native of the Philippines, who is a concert artist, teacher, and a candidate for doctorate in music. " 30 - Jan . 22 Ballet IA (ages 7 and 8) Tue. Senior Center 111 Civic Drive Sally Whitehead TIME RES /NON-RES 4:00-5:00 pm $60.00/$66.00 SESSION DAY DATE TIME I II III IV W/F W/F W/F W/F 9/9-10/2 10/7-10/30 11/4-11/25' 12/2-12/23' 3:30-4:25 3:30-4:25 3:30-4:25 3:30-4:25 RES/NON-RES pm pm pm pm $45.00/$50.00 $45.00/$50.00 $45.00/$50.00 $45.00/$50.00 " *Includes one performance Grades 4 to 6 only Ballet III (minimum age 10 years) It generally takes two years to complete this level, at the conclusion of which students will be ready to begin preparing for their major examinations, should they desire to do so. Girls with sufficient age, strength and training are permitted to begin pointe work. Three classes per week are required, except by special permission. SESSION DAY DATE TIME I II III IV W/F W/F W/F W/F 9/9-10/2 10/7-1.0/30 11/4-11125' 12/2-12/23' 4:30-5:25 4:30-5:25 4:30-5:25 4:30-5:25 *Includes one RES/NON-RES pm pm pm pm $45.00/$50.00 $45.00/$50.00 $45.00/$50.00 $45.00/$50.00 pe~formance RES/NON-RES Man/Wed Thursday 5:00-6:30 5:00-6: 1 5 $80.00/$88.00 Ballet IV Ballet IV students are required to attend class four to five days per week, three classes weekly by special permission only. RES/NON-RES Mon/Wed 5:00-6:30 (with Ballet III) Tue 5:00-6:30 Thur (pointe) 4 : 00-5:00 Fri 4:00-5:30 $100.00/$110.00 7 �CHILDRENIS CLASSES Collage Location: Lupine Child Care Center 1919 Lupine Instructor: Mojdeh Mara~hi A mixed media '/artist and a professional graphic designer for many years, Mojdeh Marashi, now owns and directs M/E Design. She has studied at C.C . A.C. and San Francisco State University . She does illustration, drawing t painting, watercolor, computer graphics, photography, performance, sculpture, and collage. collage for Fun 8 to 10 years Want to make the best invitation card for your party, send grandma a ca rd , or make the coolest print for your wall? Then come to this class. Have lots of fun and make wonderful stuff. DAY Wed Wed Wed 9/9 -9/30 10/7-10/28 11/4-11/25 TIME RES/NON - RES 3:00-4:15 3:00-4:15 3:00-4:15 $45.00/$50.00 $45.00/$50.00 $45.00/$50.00 $5 . 00 material fee Collage for Fun Cartooning for Kids Location: Community Center "Beginning Cartooning for Kids" is recommended for children ages 6-10 years . This class fpcuses on the developmental level of the individual. It's designed to foster the child's 10 to 12 years fun, educational , creative process. and All materials will be provided except your child's imagination. Next time you send a card to someone special, make it yourself! Of course making cards is not all we do in this class. Collage is a wonderful , fun adaptable, and expressive form of art . We' 11 use all sort of materials, including: paper, magazine cut outs, pieces of fabrics, our own photos, and much more. DAY DATE TIME RES/NON-RES Wed Wed Wed 9/9 -9/30 10/7 - 10128 11/4 - 11/25 4:30-5 : 45 4:30-5:45 4:30-5:45 $45.00/$50.00 $45.00/$50.00 $45.00/$50 . 00 DAY DATES TIME RES /NON-RES Mon Mon Mon 9/21 -10/26 11/2 -12/7 12114-1118 3:30-4 : 30 pm 3:30-4:30 pm 3:30-4 : 30 pm $43.00/$46 . 00 $43.00/$46.00 $43 . 00/$46.00 A CI-IE55 GYMNASlvM FlOP.. T\-IE: MIIVt:> r $5 . 00 material fee DR. FRANK ZISMAN DR. KATERINA R. ZISMAN OPTOMETRY Hercules Chess Club Location : Community Center INSTRUCTION and supervised p l ay for beginners thro ug h USCF Class "c" rating. Learn the openings, c hess notation, how to . analyze positions, solve problems and much more! Compatible pairings will be made tor individual and special ' te am games'. Complete Family Vision Care IN HERCULES • Comprehensive Eye Examinations • Total Contact Lens Care • Extensive Selection of Frames • Evening & Saturday Appointments This class is open to all ages over 7. provide all materials for these classes. Instructor will DAY DATES TIME RES /NON-RES Mon Mon Mon Mon 9/21-10112 10/19-11/9 11/16-12/7 12/14 - 1/4 4:30 -6:00 4:30 -6 :00 4:30 -6:00 4:30-6:00 DO US 1581 Sycam,ore Ave., Suite 10, Hercules please call 8 799-7380 for appointment We'd at pm pm pm pm $32.00-$36.00 $32.00-$36.00 $32.00 - $36 .00 $32.00- $36.00 �CHILDRENIS PROGRAMS Before/ After School Childcare Tiny Tots The Parks & Recreation Department sponsors a Before/After School Child Care Program for children K-6 grades. The Child Care Program is designed to experience through activities enhance the child's school that may not be available to them during school or at home. The program operates during the .T he Parks and Recreation Department sponsors a Tiny Tots program which offers a pre-school experience for children 2 yrs. 9 mos. to 5 yrs. of age. The Tiny Tots Preschool offers two different types of programs to serve the children in and around our community. school year from 6:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. and is based upon socialization and recreation. The daily schedule is structured to offer a v -a riety of daily activities such as crafts, games, sports, cooking, science, drama, self-discovery, cultural appreciation, environmental studies, and life skills. Staff work cooperatively with parents to provide overall enrichment for each child. Special guests and programs are featured frequently and' occasional field trips are scheduled. Within the daily schedule, there is also some time allotted for · homework. ClubYouth, a special section for grades 4, 5, and 6, has been developed to give the pre-teens a sense of belonging to a club rather than being in a child care program. ClubYouth participants get to experience youth councils, special guests, field trips, dances, mini special events, and joint activities with other site locations. The Lupine and Ohlone Child Care Programs currently have openings and are accepting new fall registration for the 199293 school year. Registration is accepted on a first come, first served basis and is open to non-residents. Beginning August 1, 1992, all new registrations will receive a 10% discount on their first month's tuition . For more information, please contact the Program Coordinators at each location. Those telephone numbers and Coordinators are: Lupine Center, Marsha Reynol,ds, 799-3455, and Ohlone Center, Ambra MacGregor, 799-0542. The staff are very well-trained, experienced teachers dedicated to providing the best pre-school experience available for your child. Staff will assist your child in developing self confidence and self esteem, along with a sense of responsibility and independence. The activities will cover the social, emotional, phYSical, intellectual, and creative aspects of your child's development. Our three program sites provide all the learning materials and apparatus of any large center, while still offering a home-like atmosphere and an opportunity for daily individualized instruction . Fall Registration for the 1992-93 program year is currently being accepted on a space available basi.s. Registration is open to non-residents and is accepted on a first come, first served basis . Beginning August 1, 1992, all new registrations will receive a 10% discount on their first month's tuition . For information on multiple child discounts and our new program enrollment incentive plan, please contact Marsha Reynolds, Tiny Tots Program Coordinator, at 799-3455. Fall Tiny Tots locations: programs will Lupine Child Care Center Ohlone Child Care Center Foxboro Community Center be offered at the following 1919 Lupine Road 1616 Pheasant 1025 Canterbury Dr~ve LITTLE LEARNERS Types of care available are: Morning Care (5 days per week) 6:00 a.m. until school begins $ 55.00/mo All Grades Kinder Care (5 days per week) Grade K Long Day - dismissal until 6:30 p.m. Short Day - dismissal until 4 : 30 p.m. $222.00/mo $182.00/mo Afternoon Care (5 days per week) Grades 1 - 6 Long ' Day - dismissal until 6:30 p.m. Short Day - gismissal until by 4 : 30 p.rn $184.00/mo $144 . 00/mo For more information on multiple child discounts and our new program enrollment incentive plan, please contact your Program Coordinator. The "Little Learner" is designed to introduce children to the preschool experience and perhaps to their first experiments wi th socialization in a large group setting. This class allows a great deal of freedom as far as balancing work and play projects. The emphasis of this class is learning how to work with others in a variety of social situations. Numbers, colors, shapes, and letters are introduced and special attention is paid to bo;h large and small motor development. T/TH Time Res ./Non-Res. 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon $73.50/$78.75 (per month) PRE-KINDERGARTEN eittf ot .- CHI{l6~S SERVICES The Pre-Kindergarten program is designed for 4-year-olds, who will start kindergarten the following September and participants in the general program are encouraged to move up to the pre-kindergarten class the September before they start elementary school. This class is a little more structured and children are expected to follow instructions for a longer period of time. This program is designed to prepare children for kindergarten, and not to accelerate them beyond the basic requirements set by the school district. The emphasis of the Pre-Kindergarten class is on how to use the tools of learning and gaining a positive self-image. Res./Non-Res. M/W/F 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon $107.00/$112.00 (per month) Camp Tinseltown Location: Lupine Child Care Center 1919 Lupine The Parks & Recreation Department will be sp~nsoring a special camp during the holiday season. The camp is for children ages 5-12 years and is open to non-residents. The camp runs from 6:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. with a variety of daily activities. The ' children will participate in seasonal arts and crafts, games, videos, and special visits from guest speakers. Stephen L. Gold,D.D.S. ? • ORTHODONTICS Camp registration will begin Monday, November 2 and is based upon a first come, first served basis. Parents/guardians who currently have children enrolled in the Lupine and Qhlone Child Care programs are already enrolled in the camp program at no additional charge. Please watch for your child's anticipated attendance form with your December tuition bill. TIME MTW MTW Dec. 21,22,23 Dec. 28,29,30 5:00 am-6:30 pm *Camp will be closed on 12/24, 12/25, 12/31, RES/NON-RES $45.00/$51. 00 • lJJjj~8J\\SU8 8~J ~OJ Artwork by: Stephanie Barker NV31n~~3H ~8JU!'" 8~J ~09~~ Sculptor of SmiCes 1soo TARA HILLS DRIVE SUITE 204 PINOLE, CA. 94S64 724-4746 9 �ADULT CLASSES Collage Ballroom Dancing Lo cation: Lupine Child Care Center Location: Hercules Hi s t oric Clubhouse 1919 Lupine Instr u ctor: Instructor: Assisted by: Mojdeh Marashi A mixed media artist and a professional graphic designer for many years, Mojdeh Marashi, now owns and directs M/E Design. She has studied at C.C.A.C. and San Francisco State University. She does illustration, drawing, painting, watercolor, computer graphics, photography, performance, sculpture, and collage. Want to take an art class but feel intimidated? There is an artist in all of us. Well, don't! In this class, you will discover the artist in you and have a great time too. You will be learning the techniques of that wonderful art of collage that is a very personal, expressive, and creative form This clas s offers both fun and entertaining dance steps. If you plan o n doing any ballroom dancing in the near future; at a wedding, party, or dinner dance, t his class is for you. Enjoy the skillful teaching of Davitt Kasdan as he guides you through the latest steps and dances. This is an out standing o pport unity to brush up o n your sk ills as a seasoned dancer or start fro m t he beginning as a newcomer. For better dancing performance wear leather soled shoes, collared s hirts, and clothing suitable for a pleasant dance function. 13 Lessons (20 hours) of art. We' 11 be using magazine cut outs, color Xeroses, fabric swatches, personal photos, and may even incorporate painting and drawing! Bring to class a pair of good scissors, and your enthusiasm. DAY DATE TIME RES/NON-RES Wed Wed Wed 9/9 -9130 10/7-10128 11/4-11/25 7:00-8:15 7:00 -8: 15 7:00 -8: 15 $45.00/$50.00 $45.00/$50.00 $45.00/$50.00 Mr. Davitt H. Kasdan Co nnie and Gani Tolentino WALTZ (TW1NKLES) RUMBA - ( BOLE RO) (JITTERBUG) DAY DATE TIME RES/NON-RES Thur 9/17-12117* 8:00-9:30 pm $54.00/$59.00 per person $5.00 material fee * ~10 c lass on November 26 th. COUPLE S : Registration for this class accept ed Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. at the INDIVIDUALS: Register 1/2 hour early at the first class on a fi rs t come basis. For furthe r information please call 799-8291 Dog Obedience Mr•• Mrs. <il)a"ltt 7i. X""dall Location: Ohlone School Yard 1616 Pheasant Drive Basic dog obedience teaches your dog to be a friend of neighbors and helps to develop .:>. confident relationship between dog and handler. Instructor Eileen HanSon of Danlos Kennels has taugnt many classes in the area. This class is designed for both pet and owner and will teach you to train your dog,with kindness, not abuse. The beginning class is designed for dogs over 4 months of age and will teach the handler how to train his/her dog to heel, sit, stay, stand and come on command. TIME RES/NON-RES LEVEL DAYS DATES Beg Int Sat Sat 9/19-10/24 9/19- 10/24 10:00-11:00 am $30.00/$33.00 9:00-10:00 am $30.00/$33.00 Beg Int Sat Sat 10/31-12/12* 10131-12/12* 10:00 - 11:00 am $30.00/$33.00 9:00-10:00 am $30.00/$33.00 *No class November 28th. CREEKSIDE FAMILY DENTISTRY LAURO A. MORA,JR., D.D.S. 1S 1 1 Sycamore Ave. Sfe. A Hercules, CA. 94S47 (41 S) 799-1699 1402 Pennsylvania Ave. Fairfield, CA. 94S 33 (707) 42S-6216 • Adult and Children • General Dentistry • Weekdays. Evenings and Saturdays • Dental Plans Welcome • Engli sh and Tagalog Spoken 10 ELIZABETH P. MORA, D.D.S. Hercules Chess Club Location: Community Center INSTRUCTION and supervised play for beginners through USeF Class "C" rating. Learn the openings, chess notation, how to analyze positions, solve problems and much more ! Compatible pairings will be made for individual and special 'team games ' . This class is open to all ages over 7. provide all materials for these classes. Instructor will DAY DATES TIME RES. / NON-RES . Mon Mon Mon Mon 9/21-10/12 10/19-11/9 11/16-12/7 12/14-114 4:30-6:00 4:30-6:00 4:30 -6 :00 4:30-6:00 C\-\E5S A pm pm pm pm $32.00 - $36.00 $32.00 - $36.00 ' $32.00 - $36.00 $32.00-$36 . 00 GYMIllASIVM f.oil.. '1-1E. MIIV~' �ADULT C ASSES Resume Writing Location: Lupine Child Care Center 1919 Lupine How do you project a positive written image of yourself during a 1S-second resume screening? Whether you're an entry-level candidate, a jack-ai-all trades or a seasoned professional, this highly interactive course will teach you how to prepare or update your resume to generate res u lts! Learn how to prompt employer interest; how to enhance your marketability; and how to polish your resume with proven composition, editing and presentation techniques. Don't ever let your resume get filed or ignored again! Instructor Carrie Low is the Marketing Director and Regional Recruiting Manger for the Chester Group, a staffing and consulting firm and owner of The Communications Dept., a Bay Area Resume and BUEiness Writing Service. She has consulted with both small and Fortune 100 firms in a variety of industries, and has successfully recruited and placed hundreds of candidates into entry-level through executive level positions throughout the Bay Area. Tues Sat Childbirth Preparation professional DATES TIME RES./NON-RES. Sept. 29 Oct. 3 7:00-9:00 pm 9:30-11:30 pm $20.00/$23.00 $20.00/$23.00 Communi .t y·, Center /Swim ('...enter The following class is offered by Windi Heaton-Blasingame, R.N., who is a childbirth educator and labor coach. This class explores different methods and ideas on childbirth and is designed to meet the specific needs of the individual woman. Classes include body relaxation, breathing positions for comfort in labor, labor support techniques and other labor variations. DAY Wed Wed Ohione Child Care Center 1616 Pheasant Instructor : Kathryn Hayes Kathryn Hayes is pr~sident of Illumination Business Services, a firm which specializes in communications consulting . Her background includes a career with Dale Carnegie, where she was actively involved in presenting six different personal growth courses. She brings to the classroom the experience of over 10 years as a successful business owner. Kathryn is an avid good seller and finds her greatest challenge to keep clear goals in front of her faster than she can accomplish them . Personal Power DAY DATE TIME RES/NON-RES Sat 9119 10: 00 am-3:00 pm $24.00/$28.00 Tue/Thur 11/3 7:00 pm-9:00 pm $24 . 00/$28.00 1l/5 & DATE Tue/Thur 9/29 TIME 10/1 & 7:00 pm-9:00 pm September 17 7:00-9:00 pm $20 . 00/$23.00 $24.00/$28 .0 0 low Fat Meals in Minutes Sat 10/3 10:00 am-3:00 pm $24.00/$28.00 Tue/Thur 11/17 7:00 pm-9:00 pm $24.00/$28.00 Sat 12/12 & 10115 Lupine Child Care Center 1919 Lupine So, you want to eat low fat, low cholesterol, nutritious meals, but don't want to spend too much time preparing them ? Join the crowd! Discover how to prepare dinner in 30 minutes or less using information and skills presented in this class . Cooking demonstration of recipes and tasting included. DAY Market Yourself Successfullv 10/13 Concerned about your fat intake? How much fat should you be eating? Find out why and how to cut fat in your diet in this eye-opening class which will give you the information and motivation to begin a low fat, low cholesterol diet . Tasting of low-fat foods is included in the class . Location : TIME Lupine Child Care Center 1919 Lupine Thur RES/NON-RES Tue/Thur Location: RES/NON - RES TIME DATE Fight Fat! RES./NON-RES. DATE DAY Tracy Taylor-Baker, R.D . (Registered Dietitian), B. S . Nutrition and Clinical Dietetics, U . C. Berkeley, has specialized training in the management of weight, diabetes, and heart disease through nutrition . She is a member of the American Dietetic Association and is actively involved with the American Heart Association . Her expertise and years of experience in hospitals, clinics and community programs will help you translate medically-sound nutrition, exercise and behavior modification information into realistic, sensible daily practice. TIME DAY 11/19 $85.00/$89.00 $85.00/$89.00 DATES Qualitv Communication & 7:00-9:00 pm 7:00-9:00 pm DAY Start Your Own Business DAY RES/NON-RES Health Enhancement Program Business Services Location: 9/23-10/28 11/4-12/9 TIME RES/NON-RES 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm $24.00/$28.00 10:00 am-3:00 pm S24.00/$28.00 Tues October 20 TIME RES./NON-RES. 7:00-9:00 pm $20.00/$23 . 00 Winning ThrQugh Goal Achievement DAY DATE TIME RES/NON-RES Sat 10/24 10:00 am-3:00 pm $24 . 00/$28.00 Tue/Thur 12/8 & 12110 7:00 pm-9:00 pm $24.00/$28.00 Tue/Thur 115 & 117 7:00 pm-9:00 pm $24.00/$28.00 11 �AQUATICS Children's Swim Lessons Aqe Group: Level: Location: Fall Swim Lessons Children's Group lessons 4 to 14 Beginner I to Swimmer Large & Smal l Pool GROUP LESSONS Provides a Progressive Lear.;) t.o Swim Program to improve individual swimming skil l s , endurance , and '.... ater safety in a fun and supportive environment . Each develops ne w and more advanced skills . and experienced instructors professionally trained . Cross guidelines . are Red progressive T IME LEVEL RES./NON-RES. Mon-Fri 5:30-6:00 Beg I, II , II I $36.00/$40.00 Mo n -Fri 6:00-6:30 Adv.Beg. Intermediate Swimmer $36.001$40 .0 0 level Our staff of caring Cross certified and Classes are taught according to Red Group lessons consist of 3 to 5 students. All swimming levels are ~vailable as well as i ndividual lessons . (10 lessons) 9/21-10/2 Individual lessons be placed in classes and advanced by their demonstra te d skill le vel as determined by the instructor . Indiv idual lesso ns are 5,. 1/2 hour, one on one , private ses si ons . Lessons are open f rom ages 4 to adult, on all skill levels from Beginners to Advanced Swimmers. Registrations are limited to four per time pe riod, so sign up now. Sessions consist of 10 lessons during a 2-week period and are held ' Monday through Friday. DAY DATE TIME RES./ NON RES. Mon-Fri Mon-Fri Mon-fri 9/14-9/18 9/21-9/25 9/28 - 10/2 6:30-7:00 6:30-7:00 6 : 30-7:00 $38.001$45.00 $ 38 .001$45.00 $38.001$45.00 Pre-registration is mandatory for all sessions. Children will Limited space available - sign up early Adult Water Aerobics Swiming Levels Beginner I (Turtle) , No prerequisite - course is designed for those 4 years of age and older, with no experience in the water and for those who cannot float . Students will learn the following: to put their face in the water, to blow bubbles, to front float, to kick, and some safety skills . Beginner I I (Killer Whale) Prerequisite - student must float on stomach. Course is designed for ages 4 and older . Students will learn front/back floating and gliding. They will work on breath control, finning, stroking on front and back, and safety skills . To advance, a student must glide with kick and arm movements 10 feet on front and back. Beginner I I I (Penguin) - Prerequisite: student must glide on front and back with kick and arm movements for 10 feet. Course will teach breathing and coordination of breathing with arm movements and kicking, treading water, basic dive, and safety skills. To advance, a student must pass skills test equi valent ,to Red Cross Beginner. NO DROP IN FEE FOR FALL CLASS MINIMUM ENROLLMENT IS 8 PARTICIPANTS This program is for adults who may have limited swimming skills. Classes use water resistance to strengthen and tone muscles in a non - traumatic manner . Classes follow sound exercise principles for a balanced upper and lower body workout using low impact aerobics . DAY DATES TIME Tues/Thur & Sat 9/8 - 9/26 6 : 30 - 7:30 pm $27.00/$31.00 10:00-11:00 am Instructor: Maureen Gerrity DAY DATES TIME Mon/Wed/Fri 9/7-9/25 12:00- 1:00 pm $27.00/$31.00 Instructor: Anita Roger-Flelds DAY DATES Mon/Wed 9/7-9/30 Instructor: Patty White TIME RES./NON-RES. RES. INON-RES . RES ./NON - RES . 7:30 - 8:30 pm $27.00/$31:00 Advanced Beginner (Great White Shark) Prerequisite: Beginner III or equivalent. Students will perfect front crawl and side breathing, breath control, basic dive, and treading water. Student will learn elementary backstroke and survival floating plus more basic rescue skills. Intermediate (Dolphin) - Prerequisite: Advanced Beginner or equivalent. Students will work on developing endurance and coordination for crawl, elementary backstroke and underwater swimming, treading water and survival floating. They will learn side stroke, breast stroke and additiona l rescue skills. Swimmer (Surgeon Fish) Prerequisite: Intermediate or equivalent. Students will learn surface dive, long shallow dive, back crawl, turns, butterfly stroke, and how to disrobe in the water as part of basic lifesaving skills. Student will continue to develop endurance and perfection in all strokes and rescue skills. Advanced Swimmer (Starfish) Prerequisite: swimmer or equivalent. Students will learn inverted breaststroke, o verarm sidestroke, trUdgen, and running front dive. swimmer will increase endurance and perfect other strokes, especially butterfly and rescue skills. 12 Parent-Infant-Toddler Class Age Group: 6 months to 4 years Parents and children 6 months to 4 years old - Class is designed to help the parent and child enjoy water and help child become a little safer in the water. Classes will not water - proof kids. Parents will actively participate in the child's l earning process. Child should wear tight fitting pants or a swimsuit . No diapers are allowed in pool. Parent may also bring a small water toy. Limited to 20 children. DATE DAY TIME RES. INON-RES. 9/14-9/25 Mon/Wed/Fri 1:00-1:30 pm $24.50/$28.50 �AQUATICS SCUBA Public Swim Recreational swi!l'~~ing for all ages. Play, work-out, dive or just relax in the safety of a well supervised setting. Ch ildren 5 years or younger must be supervised by a responsible adult 16 years of age or older. Flotation devices will be allowed at Family Swim only on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. General In'ormation Children 5 years or younger must be accompanied supervised by an adult 16 years or older. and directly Age Group: ,Level: Instructor : 18 & up Beginning Marshall Ness Why not enter the wonderful underwater world as a certified PADI SCUBA DIVER? Intermediate level swimming ability necessary. Equipment needed: mask, fins, booties, and snorkel. All course materials and books will be provided. Instruction includes all classroom and ocean certification. Certification dive at Monterey is extra. RES/NON-RES Flotation devices - Special times are set aside for t h e use of flotation devices . Please leave yours at home at other times. Please read the complete set of pool rules prior to entering the water. They are posted on the pool deck. Proper swim wear is required . Your compliance with all requests made by the lifeguard staff is necessary and greatly appreciated so that all of us will have a fun and safe experience at our community pool. DAYS Mon/Wed/Fri Sat/Sun 9/9-1012 9/12-1014 TIME FEE 2 : 30 - 5:00 pm 1:30-4:30 pm 2.50 Adult 1.75 Child or one swim ticket per person Public Swim can be canceled because of inclement weather or if participants fall below 25. Discount Swim Tickets If you or your family plan to swim more than occasionally, you may want to consider purchasing discount ticket books. No~ only do you receive a discount on public swimming and adult lap swimming, you also don't have to worry about losing a card or having to make the most of your membership. All ticket books conta'in tickets that can be used anytime during the swim season. Twenty (20) tickets per book. Children's / Youth Ticket Books (i nfant to 17 yrs) Resident $27 . 0 0 Non-ReSident $30 . 00 Adult T ic ket Bo oks Resident $35. 00 Non - ReSident $ 40.0 0 Tues / Wed 9 / 9 - 9 / 29 Certification dive 4th. 7:00 - 10:00 pm $ 200.00 1 $225 . 00 Saturday, Oct o ber 3rd & Sunday October SCUBA Club Are you interested in meeting people who are divers or want to become divers? Divers enjoy the thrill of swimming with exotic fish and viewing the colorful under-water world. This sport is fast becoming a family experience for people of all ages. I 'm trying to get as many of the "local" divers and non-divers together to plan trips to Hawaii, Fiji, Cozamel, the Channel Is lands , Monterey and the North Coast. This club will be made up of a group of people who wish to tr.avel at reduced rates and s h are their experiences with others. Our first meeting wi 11 held on Wednesday, September 23. My name is ·Marshall Ness and I am a certified scuba instructor. If you are interested, please call the Community/Swim Center at 7998291, and leave a message for me. Adult Lap Swim Strengthen! Stretch! Tone all muscle groups! Have a vigorous work-out or a leisurely swim. Lanes are divided for fast and slow swimmers. Lap swim will go on during inclement weather unless dangerous conditions exist . DAY DATES TIME RES/NON-RES MWF Mon-Fri 9 / 9 - 10/2 9/9 - 10/2 11:00-1:00 pm 5:15-7:00 pm Sat/Sun Sat/Sun 9/12-10/4 9/12-10/4 11:00-1:00 pm 5:00 - 7:00 pm $2.50 Drop-In o r one swim ticket Same as above Same as above Pool Rentals Fam."ly Sw."m N."ght On Tuesday and Thursday evenings the Swim Center is set aside for family swim. Children and their parents or guardians can swim from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fee: $5.00 Resident Families and $7 . 00 Non - Resident Families. ••• •• •I •• I I Group rental Need a unique atmosphere for your special event or school club outing? Call the Aquatic Coordina tor at 799-8290 for more information. All pools are available for rentals wh en not in use for regular programs. 13 �MARTIAL ARTS w "'~ ~.,:'I'W Karate ~~ )' Location: Refugio Valley Community Center/swim Center This dynamic program brings instructor ~oe GarCia, 5th degree black belt, to the City of Hercules . Mr. Ga rcia has more than 30 years of experience in the martial arts and is a we ll respected teac her in the Bay Area. He is trained in the Wado Ryu style of karate, a traditional form of t he art t ha t emphasizes Kata (form), Kumite (ve ry light co ntact fighting), and self - defense. Mr. Garcia will also teach traditional philosophy passed down from generation to ge neration of mart ia l artists. Each session is 4 weeks and enrollment is continuous. Children must be at least 5 years old and know the difference between left and right. Judo Location: Oh1one Community Center Judo is a martial art that concentrates primarily on throwing and grappling techniques. The striking and self-defense techniques are practiced only in Kata form. Judo has been an Olympic event since 1964 I and is the only martial art to become an official Olympic sport. Our Judo instructor, Wayne Cunningham, who is a Yodan (4th degree black belt), has been studying Judo for ove r 30 years . W~yne is one of the few teachers of Judo Kata in the United States . The instructor will take registration for all classes at any time during the sessions. If you wish to speak to the instruc t or prior to enrollment, you may call 799-9906, or you may visit the class. Junior Class - DAY Fee: RES/NON-RES $35.00/$38.00 $20.00/$22 . 00 Additional Fa mily Members Ages 7 to 12 RES/NON-RES TIME ~ On-going Mon & Wed 6 :0 0 -7:00 pm Additional family members pay: Senior Class - Ages $35.00/$38.00 $17.00/$19.00 13 and Up WEDNESDAY: DAY 5:00 t o 6:00 p .m. - Under 6:00 t o 7:00 p.m. - Over 10 years ol d - ,Beginners 10 years old - Adu lt Yellow Belt Beginners ( 9 .Ky) 10 yea r s old - Adult Yellow Belt Advanced ( 8 Ky) 7 :00 t o 8:00 p.m. - Ove r DATES Mon & Wed On-g01ng 7: 00-9:00 pm Additional fa mily members pay : KATAS 10 years old - Yellow Belt Advanced (8 Ky & 9 Ky ) $35.00 / $38.00 $17.00/$19 . 00 (Pre-arra nged forms) DAY DATES RES/NON-RES TIME - THURS DAY: 5:00 to 6:00 p . m. - Under RES / NON-RES TIME On -going Fri 7:00-9:00 pm Additional fa mily members pay: $35.00/$38.00 $17.00/$19.00 FRIDAY: 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. - Under 10 years old - Kumite (Fighti ng) 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. - Ove r 10 years old - Kumite (Fighting) TENNIS Location: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts Ad~anced Beginner The beginning level stresses instruction on the basic strokes and desirable foot position. The basic strokes are: *forehand/baGkhand *volley *overhead *serve The importance of the basic strokes in order to enhance the players' skills is emphasized. Instruction and drills are geared toward match play - plaCing shots, sustaining a rally, showing consistency in serves. Students will play points and play matches against each other, talk about conditioning and consider entering tournaments . DAY DATES TIME RES / NON-RES AGES Mon Mon Mon 9114-10/5 '10/12-11/2 11/9-11/30 4:30 - 5:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm $36. 00/ $39.00 $36. 00/ $39.00 $36 .00/ $39.00 7-14 7-14 7-14 Tues Tues Tues Mon Mon Mon 9/14-10/5 10/12-11/2 11/9-11/30 5:30-6:30 pm 5:30-6:30 pm 5:30-6:30 pm $36.00/$39.00 $36.00/$39.00 $36.00 / $39.00 14/up 14/up 14hp NOTE: Intermediate/Advanced students will be evaluated period.ically to determine their levels o f ability. Sat Sat Sat 9/26-10117 10/24 - 11114 11/21-12 - 19 5:00-6:00 pm 5:00 - 6:00 pm 5:00 - 6:00 pm $36.00/$39.00 $36.00/$39.00 $36.00/$39.00 14/up 14/up 14/up RES / NON-RES AGES 7:00-8:00 pm 7:00-8:00 pm 7:00 - 8:00 pm $36.00 / $39.00 $36.00/$39.00 $36.00/$39.00 All All All Intermediate PEE WEE TENNIS the basic strokes. There is continuous emphasis on Instruct io n and drills will relate to ball d irection, court coverage and keeping the ball in play. Pee Wee Te nnis is a comprehens ive program designed to i n trodu ce children 4 to 6 years o ld to the game of tennis in a f un and rewarding way. By tai loring the equipment and size of the playing co urt to the size, needs , and athletic ability of your children, Mr. Pee Wee Tennis a ll ows them t o learn the spo r t qui ck ly and to have fun! OAY DATES TI ME RES / NON-RES AGES Tues Tues Tues 9/8-9/29 10/6-io/2 7 11/3-11/24 6:00-7:00 pm 6:00 -7:00 pm 6:00-7:00 pm $36.00/$39.00 $36.00/$39.00 $36.00/$39.00 All All All o The basic concept o f Mr. Pee Wee Tennis is Similar to that of T-Ba ll, the pint size version ' of baseball. Eve ry element of Mr. Pee Wee Tennis have been created spec ifically for small playe r s - f r o m t he short court they play on , to the 21" rackets and foam t e nnis balls. Students may provide their own 21" racquet, or purchase one from the Parks & Recreation Department for $12.50. Tues Tues Tues 14 9 / 8-9 / 29 10/6-10/27 11/3-11/24 TIME DATES TIME RES/ NON-RES 9/8 - 9/29 10/6 - 10/27 11/3 - 1 1/24 5:30 - 6:00 pm 5:30 - 6:00 pm 5:30 - 6:00 pm $27.00/$30.00 $27.00/$30.00 $27. 0 0/ $3 0 . 00 4-6 4-6 4-6 �ADULT FITNESS Stress Management Location: Senior Center The following classes are offered by Lise Nance, Certified Massage Therapist, who encourages better health and well-being through her expertise as a Health Practitioner. She is sensitive to the diverse needs and considerations of her clientele. As an educator, instructor, and program developer, Miss Nance utilizes a variety of techniques to accomplish the desired result. She believes that flexibility and integration of procedures are vital to the client's comfort and healing. Through various techniques Consider massage therapy a tool. and styles you will learn to get relief from pain, eliminate stiffness, attain joint mobility, and reduce stress and trauma in your body. Tai Chi Chuan Location: Foxboro Community Center Each class is a three part lecture consisting of: 1.) Audience participation/hand outs, with discussion to define stress. 2.) Introduce new and creative avenues of relaxation . 3.) Sel f massage instruction for relief of chronic condi tion. RES/NON-RES DAY DATE TIME Sat Sat Sat Sat 9/12 10/10 11/14 12/12 10:30-11:30 10:30-11:30 10:30-11:30 10:30-11:30 am am am am $10 . 00/$12.00 $10.00/$12.00 $10.00/$12 . 00 $10.00/$12.00 Tal Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese exercise designed to promote flexibility, strength, balance and coordination. It also emphasizes stretching and slow graceful movements and is especially good for reducing tension in the body. Many animal movements are mimicked in teaching this art form such as the bear's, the tiger's, and the crane ' s, just to mention a few . The form of Tai Chi being taught by instructor Bryan Umeki is called Kwang Ping Yang Style, which is at least 3,000 years old, and is rarely taught outside of China. This class is also beneficial as a tool for meditation purposes. DAY DATE TIME RES/NON-RES Sat Sat 8·/29 -10/17 10/24-12/12 9:00-10:00 am 9:00-10:00 am $44.00/$48 . 00 $44.00/$48.00 Dena's Aerobics Location: Hercules Historic Clubhouse Dena, a certified aerobics instructor with nine (9) years experience, has developed an intense, fun, and energetic exercise class . Whether you prefer high or low impact, this c l ass is for you . T he instructor handles all class fees . Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday at 6:45 to 7:45 p.m . Saturday at 9:00 a.m. New: Stair- stepping Join us for the newes t innovat.ion in fitness. Stalrstepping. In this non - impact class Dena will promote overall fitness and aerobic conditioning while working out to fun routines. Our certified instructor has devised routines structured for all age groups and fitness levels. Don't miss out on this new and exciting fitness program! Thursday at 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Drop - in: $5.00 One month unlimited for all classes l isted: $45.00 Back Flexibility & Strengthening Loc a tion: Senior Center The purpose of this class is to teach you an array of noimpact deep muscle therapy exercises. You will learn how to prevent (or rid yourself of) unnecessary back discomfort by flexing and strengthening your delicate back muscles. Excellent for over-all toning! Great before or after workouts! Instructor for this eight (8) week course is Dr. Denise Walther. Students may join the c l ass at any time during the session or may participate on a drop - in baSis. The fee is $4.00 per class. Please bring mat and wear loose clot~ing. DATES TIME RES/NON-RES Tues 9/8 -10/27 7:15-8:15 pm $25.00/$28.00 Tues 11/3-12122 7:15-8:15 pm $25.00/$28.00 Jazzercise Location: community Swim Center Jazzercise is the most original dance exercise program. We still have the most original and creative ideas around. Each class features energetic dance routines with choreography that's always new, always exciting, and is under the direction of a CPR certified instructor. No contracts! No competition! Jazzercise isn't the latest in fads, it's the latest in fun! We help people turn the corner on fat loss, fitness and better self - esteem. This is a continuing program. New students may register at class and join anytime. DAYS TIME TWThF TTh Sat MW Sun 9:30-10 : 30 6:15- 7:15 9:00 - 10:00 6:30 - 7:30 8:45- 9:45 Drop-In: 4 Classes: 8 Classes: 12 Clrlsses: $ 5.00 $16.00 $24.00 $32.00 FAMILY am pm am pm am Babysitting this class only! DENTISTRY John B. Wayland, D.D.S. Modern Gentle Dentistry Open on Saturday! 799-3100 • Childrens De[1tistry • Adults Orthodontics 1500 Sycamore Ave., Ste. B-7. Hercules 1S �SPORTS PROGRAMS Open Gym Pee Wee Basketball The Community Center is designed for ""both basketball and volleyball use for all ?ge groups. All gym drop-in activities for the occasional player are fee based. Discount use tickets We're off and running early this year for Pee Wee Basketball. All boys and girls, second and third grade, will partiCipate in a basketball program designed to teach the basic fundamentals of basketball while learning good sportsmanship, eye - hand and running coordination, and most of all, they'll have lots of fun! Everyone plays in this league. Practices and games are played at reduced basketball hoop heights. Boys and girls will be coached by trai ned recreation staff coaches and vo lunteers. Maximum enrollment is 40 with a minimum of 30 players. All participants will receive a tee-shirt . can also be purchased. The prices for ticket books are as follows: Residents: $35.00 for 20 tickets Non-Residents: $40.00 for 20 tickets ADULT VOLLEYBALL CO-ED 18 years & over FEE ON A DROP-IN BASIS: Residents: Two separate practice· times have been established for your child, either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Games will be played either Friday afternoons 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. or Saturday mornings between 10:30 and 12:30 p.m. $2 . 50 Non-Residents: $5.00 TIME Mon/Wed Mon 9/9 - 1017 10112-12/28 7:45-10:00 pm 7:45-10:00 pm PRACTICE DAYS ADULT BASKETBALL CO-ED 18 years & over FEE ON A DROP-IN BASIS : Residents : $2.50 Non-Residents: $5.00 DATES Man/Wed Tues/Thur 9/28 -1l1l8 9/29 - 1l119 RES./NON-RES. 4:30- 6:00 pm $51 . 001$56.00 4:30 - 6 : 00 pm $5~.001$56.00 GAME DAYS DAY DATE TIME Tues/Thur 9/8 -lOllS 10/20-12/29 7:45-10:00 pm 7:45 - 10:00 pm Tues DAYS *Fri *Sat 10/9 - 1l/20 10110-11/21 4:30- 6 : 30 pm 10:30 - 12:30 pm *Some games may have to be rescheduled due to rental conflicts and/or annual special events. Adult Co-ed VolleybaU League r==============-- 18 and over Community/Swim Center Location : Get set for the match of your life when you join our Fall/Winter Adult Co-Ed Volleyball Leagues! All participants must register as a team. All league matches are held at the Hercules Community/Swim Center from 7:45 p . m. to 10 : 45 p . m. beginning October 14 . This l eague is limited to the first eight teams, so register now! All league fees must 1ge accompanied with a team roster . Team fee inclu~e~ one rou~d.of play, a practice game, an instructional cllnlc, cert~fled official, and awards . Roster size will be 12 per team wlth a minimum of 4 teams and maximum of 8 teams . A managers' meeting will be held on September 23 at 7:00 p . m. in the Press Room at the Community/Swim Center. DAYS TIME RES./NON-RES . Wed 10/14-12/9 7:45-10:45 pm *$225 . 001$275.00 Wed 12116-2/10 7:45-10:45 pm *$225.001$275.00 *Non-residents on a resident team: player additional $5.00 fee per Elementary Youth ·& Junior High Basketball These two programs are designed to teach the basic skills of basketball play, sportsmanship, and recreational competition . The program will also provide instruction from trained Parks & Recreation staff and volunteers. All games will be officiated by certified and trained officials. Everyone who participates will receive a tee-shirt. Practices will be held after school hours and games will be held Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings. Two separate practice times have been established for your child, either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday from 4:30 to 6:00 p . m. Games wil l be played either Friday afternoons 4: 30 to 6: 30 p . m. or Saturday mornings 10:30 to 12:30 p.m. The fee for residents is $51 . 00 and the fee for non-residents is $56 . 00. ENROLLMENT INFORMATION: Men's Open Basketball League Location: 40 boys & girls on Monday/Wednesday 40 boys & gir l s on Tuesday/Thursday Registration deadline : November 9 Season Schedule : November 23 to January 30 Junior High School: 20 boys & girls on Monday/Wednesday 20 boys & girls on Tuesday/Thursday Registration deadline: January 18 Season Schedule: February 1 to March 27 Women's Open -~~:::::::::~ Basketball League Community/Swim Center Location : Community/Swim Center The Men's Open Basketball League ~s a team "basketball league for ages 18 and over . Games will be played on Thursday evenings beginning at 7:45 p.m. at the Hercules Community/Swim Center. All teams must complete a team roster when submitting league fee . Maximum roster size is 12 with a minimum of 4 teams and maximum of 6 teams. All games will be officiated by 2 certified high school officials. Teams will playa double round or each t~m twice. The Women's Open Basketball League is a team basketball league for ages 18 and over. Games will be played on Thursday evenings beginning at 7: 45 p.m. at the Hercules Community/Swim Center. All teams must complete a te am roster when submitting league fee . Maximum roster size is 12 with a minimum of 4 teams and maximum of 6 teams . All games will be offiCiated by 2 ~ertified high school officials. Teams will playa double round or each team twice. All rules and league schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on Thursday, September 24 at 7 : 00 p . m . in the Press Room at the Community/Swim Center . All rules and league schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on Thursday, December 17 at 7: 00 p . m. in the Press Room at the Community/Swim Center. Thur DATES TIME RES ./ NON - RES. DAY DATES TIME RES./NON-RES. 10/22-11 c4 7:45 - 10:45 pm *$375.001$425.00 Thur 1/21-3/25 7:45 - 10:45 pm *$375.001$425.00 *Non-residents on a resident team: player 16 Elementary Youth : (Grades 4 to 6) additional $5.00 fee per *Non-residents on a resident team: player additional $5.00 fee per , �SENIOR CITIZENS HERCULES SENIOR CITIZENS' PROGRAMS III Civic Drive Location: Friends, Food, and Fun! program is all about. That's 799 - 8219 what the Hercules Senior ONGOING ACTIVITIES We would like to invite you to join our ce nter for a full day of activities or just a place to come and relax for awhile. The Hercules Senior program provides services to our senior population similar to a large center , while st~ll providing a homelike atmosphere which encourages personalization. Our professional, caring staff will assist you in the selection of activities or referrals to support agencies. The Hercules Senior program provides a variety of social, recreational, and intellectual support services to the 50+ citizenry within our surrounding communities. These services include activity classes, day/overnight excursions, health screening services, hot meal programs, multi-cultural enrichment, and much, much more! Our program strives to ensure a physically and emotionally non-threatening environment for all , as well as encouraging socialization with peers and fa mily . We encourage yo u to drop in and say hello to our volunteer staff any time Monday through Friday, from 9 : 00 a .m. to 4:00 p .m . They will provide you with updated information on cur rent and upcoming activities/events at the center . We would like to invite all adults in our commun ity to jo in us in o ur classes. We offer a wide variety of activities. 1st & 3rd Thursday Breakfast Buffet 8:00-8:30 a.m. Delicious meals served twice monthly for City Staff, Seniors, Adults, Community Members, Business People, and Families on the go!! Menu includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, French toast, fresh fruit , coffee and tea . Reservation (pre-paid): Without reservation: $3.00 Federal Hot Lunch Program $4.50 11:45 a.m, -1:00 p.m. MWF This meal program is an inexpensive, nutritious guarantee for $1.50 per meal. Please sign-up one day prior to scheduled meal. Lunchtime Buffet & Salad Bar 12 :00 Noon TTH Sign-ups will be take n up until the preceding Tuesday for the lunch buffet. Cost is $3.00 for Seniors and $4.00 General. Lunch Bunch Monthly 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. This is a gathering of seniors who enjoy going out t o lunch in the company of friends . The group meets at the Senior Center and car pools to different locations each month and all are welcome! Please Sign-up in advance at the Senior Center and to find out upcoming dates. Special Ethnic Luncheons CURRENT CLASSES Calligraphy Session I : Sept. 1 to Oct . 6 All adults & seniors a=e h'elcome! Instructor: Estelle Baumer~ T Special Bingo 2nd Wed 10 - 12:00 Noon 1:30 - 3:00 pm 12:15 p.m. Last Thur. of Month For your eating pleasure, the Hercules Seniors are planning to provide different ethnic food theme luncheons on the last ~hursday of each month. These luncheons are part of our ongoing fund raising efforts. Tickets will be so ld in advance. Co me and e njoy foods from the Philippines, Japan, Mexico, Scandinavia and many other countries! PiJilanthropic 1st Thur. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. We will be working on special projects for local co nvalescent hospitals and local charitable organizations. Creative Movement T/Th 9:00 - 10:00 am Session I: Sept. I-Oct. 6 All adults & seniors are welcome! You do not need to be a senior citizen for this college sponsored class . Instructor: Carla Tandy Eastern European M 10:00 am MTTH 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. This walking gro up is led by Cheri Bellecci Hospital and meets at Refugio Valley Park. from Doctors & Israeli Folk Dance Bingo MWTH 1:00-2:15p .m. All adults and se ni ors are welcome ! Instructor: Ingr id Talmadge Bowling TH 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Fabric Painting 1st & 3rd Monday and Friday of month Instructor: Louise Horton Filipino Folk Dance All adults & seniors are welcome ! Amelia Dima!anta I nstructor: l 9:00 - Hercules Healthy Hikers W 10:00 - 12:00 Noon 12:30 - Holiday Crafts 2nd & 4th Wednesday of month Instructor : Virginia Kunaniec 10:00 am - International Cooking 3rd Tuesday of month 10:00 - Japanese Folk Dance All adults & se niors are welcome! Instructor: Tsuna Lane F Line Dance All adults & seniors are welcome! Instructor: Mel Menefee F Needlebeads Workshop Instructor! Dav ids on"/ pascua /wong Th Nutrition Instructor: Th 1:00 pm Cards (your choice) MTTH Coffee & Snacks Weekdays Horseshoes MW 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Weekdays Open 12:00 Noon 9:00 - 2:00 - 10 am 3:00 pm 10:00 am - 3:00 pm 10:00 - 11 :00 am Tracy Baker, Doctors Hospital Origami 4th Tuesday of month Instructor: Fujikawa/Kato Plastic Canvas Instructor: June Puckett W Punch Embroidery 1s t & 3rd Monday and Friday of month Instructor: Louise Horton Tai Chi Instructor: 1: 30 pm For a nominal fee, all adults and seniors are welcome to bowl at Pinole Valley Lanes. Please register at the Senior Center. W 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 10 :00 - 12:00 Noon 9:00 - 10:00 am Bryan Umeki Join us II Don't miss out on the runH 17 �SENIOR CITIZENS Attention SeniOrS! • . / ~ Vacancy ftC The term of ti l e City of Hercules' representative to the Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Aging expires on September 30 and the current representative will not be able to continue to serve. A recruitment for a new representative will begin on September 1 and applications may be picked up at the Senior Center or at City Hall. They must be returned to City Hall by 5:00 p.m . on Friday, September II, 1992. The new representative will be apPointed by the City Council to serve a two year term beginning October I, 1992 and ending September 30, 1994. The Advisory Council on Aging meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month in Martinez. Representatives are asked to serve on at least one conunittee of the Advisory Council as part of his/her membership responsibilities. If you have questions regarding the position, please contact the City Cl erk at 799-8215. Seniors' Fall Bazaar Do you r~member the bazaars you went to as a kid? Handmade crafts that didn't cost you a month's allowance. You can experience that again at the Hercules Senior Center Old Fashioned Fall Bazaar Join us Saturday,. October 24th from 10: 00 am to 4:00 pm for food, fun , entertainment and a wide variety of handmade crafts, all ... reasonably priced! We also will have a special bike sale, 1~~~~~~ book sale, plant sale, white elephant sale and lots of grab bags and games. Best of all there ,,"~n is No Admission Charge. For more information on our Fall Bazaar, contact our Senior Coordinator, Irene Winnie. ( S IC) 799-8219. Member wec Association of Realtors since 1978 President WCC Association of Realtors 1992 Treasurer WCC Association of Realtors 1991 Realtor of the Year 1990 Member wec Board of Directors 1989 - 91 wec COmmunications Chair 1990 wec Membership Chair 1989 State Director, CAR 1989 - 92 Graduate Realtor Institute Certified Residential Specialist Specialty Workshops Basic Fundamenta l s o f Stock Market Investing 2nd Friday of each month beginning in Oct. Practitioner: Bob Brusatti, CFP Donation October 4: Learning Journal how and 2:00 p.m. to read the Wall Street basic fundamentals of November 6 : December 4: Reflexology Foot Massage 1:00 p.m. Appointments Only Monthly Practitioner: Leslie Custer, M.A. Reflexology Specialist Fee $5.00 Massage Therapy Appointments On l y Monthly Practitioner: Lisa Nance $6 for 15 minute massage Free Blood Pressure Screenings 2nd Wednesday of each month Legal, Health, Personal, & Job Referra l s - Information on Immigration - Senior Discounts on BART tickets/stamps/greeting cards - Forms for DMV/Fishing Licenses - Other Miscellaneous Senior Service Information Notary Public AppOintments Only Practitioner: Bill Prather, Realtor & Notary No Charge Bookmobile - A free Community Service for you! Just think, ' you can get a library card, have access to best sellers (or special order your favorite novel), and meet your friends at the Senior Center. The County Bookmobile visits our parking lot every other Thursday from 1:00 - 1:30 p.m . Coffee and snacks are also provided. For exact dates of visits, please call the Senior Center or the Pinole Library. Trips Join the Hercules Senior Center for exciting travel on the California coast. There will be day trips and overnighters scheduled for all to enjoy. Excursions are open to all senior citizens and adults within the surrounding communities . Safety, as well as, enjoyment are always emphasized and each trip is accompanied by trained personnel. For more information or reservations, please call Irene at 799-8219 or mail your registration to the Hercules Senior Center, III CiviC Drive, Hercules, CA 94547. ALICE laPLACE 222-2200 Days 758-3440 Eves Monterey for the Day DATE fhe best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is NOW! Wednesday, October 14 Call us regarding free tree/ tree planting BILL PRATHER 222-2200 Days 799-1367 Eves Security PacifIC Fleal Estate Brokerage 3223 Blume Drive Richmond. California 94806 '8 sp TIME 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. FEE $35.00 Our day will begin with a beautiful tour of the Carmel Mission. Surrounded by giga n tic, brightly colored Bougainvilleas, Carmel Mission is one of the most unique missions along the coast. We will then tour the "17 Mile Drive" to l ovely Monterey where we will enjoy a "no-host" lunch at Denney's. After lunch, we will viSit the Larkin House which was built in 1835. This ~~ber WCC Association of Realtors since 1975 house served as the American Consulate from 1843-1846 and is a beautiful combination of Spanish Co l onia l and New England American Arbitration Association architectura l features. Certified Residential Speci alist Graduate Realtors Institute wec Community Services Our day will conclude with a brief tour of Pacific Grove in Committee Chair 1991 - 92 hopes of catching a glimpse of the magnificent Monarch Butterflies. �I l Public Works Pipeline Teen Employment Summer Training T.E.S.T. Willow Avenue The Contra Costa County Public Works Department plans to begin construction in mid-August on improvements to Willow Avenue. The area affected is between the intersection of Willow Avenue and San Pablo Avenue and the intersection of Willow Avenue and Hawthorne Drive. The County has advertised the project and plans to open bids on Augus t 6 th and award a contract by August 11th. Construction is expected to be complete by mid- December -of this year. The construction will involve realigning the San Pablo/Willow Avenue intersection and installing a traffic signal, crosswalk and right turn lanes. Willow Avenue will be widened and upgraded between San Pablo Avenue, Hawthorne Drive and the on-:-ramp to Interstate 80 westbound. Due to the nature of the construction at the intersection of San Pablo Avenue and Willow, the traffic pattern will be changed temporarily using traffic delineation devices and concrete barriers to re-direct the flow of traffic. This may cause a slight inconvenience during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m . during portions of the construction. The City is looking forward to the completion of this project and the improvement of traffic flow into and out of Hercules. To oversee and explain project goals, and see them through completion is David Crescenti, a veteran of the T . E.S.T. program with 3 years as T.E.S.T. supervisor. A graduate of Pinole Valley High School, Dave was last year's crew . le~der ~nd has done an excellent job as 's upervi"sor for this year's program. HAWTHORNE DRIVE I I During the term of the program, the teens learn how to safely operate gas powered equipment such as weed eaters, chain saws, leaf blowers, portable pumps, air compressor and auxiliary electric generators. They will also learn landscaping, tree trimming, sidewalk and street maintenance and how to safely work along busy roadways. HERCULES The teens will be working on a landscaping project at the Community/Swim Center which will consist of removing weeds, planting trees and wild flowers above and below the parking lots. In addition to the project, they will repair the concrete cribbing on the slope area of Refugio Creek and provide creekway maintenance, cul - de-sac maintenance, some street repairs on Turquoise and assist the City Public Works Maintenance staff with facility repairs. /:(:)f,;,;;.;A-.' '~"!/;;The Beat of the Hammer It's hammer time in the City of Hercules--We have experienced another surge in building!! The figures show that since January 1st, 1992 private homeowner permits have risen. The City of Hercules Inspection Services Department has issued 7 room addi t,ions, 48 concrete' s labs, 34 new roofs, 18 retaining walls, 21 redwood decks/patio covers/solariums, 7 spas, 3 swimming pools, 1 custom home and 185 miscellaneous permits. The estimated $11,113,000. The City of Hercules is sponsoring the Teen Employment Su~ner Training Program (T.E . S.T.). The intent of the program is to give Hercules area teens the opportunity to receive first hand training in all aspects of City maintenance work. The program also provides them with marketable skills in general maintenance, and basic job skills, such as attendance, punctuality, cooperation, dedication to the job, appearance and teamwork. This year's T.E.S.T. crew consisted of four first time participants: Donte Churchill and Christopher Vera, both sophomores attending Pinole Valley High School, John , Fairhurst, a freshman who attends Pinole Valley High School and Frank Tucker, a sophomore attending Salesian High School. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ~ Frank, John, Donte, Christopher & Dave value of new work, through June, totaled Shea Homes Development report that Seasons (Mandalay II) and Bravo are selling continually. Seasons and Bravo recount 53 single family homes and 88 condo units under construction at this time, respectively. For further information please call Gregory J . McFann, Chief Building Inspector, at (510) 799-8244. San Pablo Avenue, Construction on San Pablo Avenue between Highway 4 and Linus Pauling Drive began July 27th. The General Contractor is Joe Carone, Inc. Construction will involve a new signal at the intersection of San Pablo Avenue and Highway 4 and improvement to San Pablo Avenue between Highway 4 and Linus Pauling Drive. Due to the nature of the construction at the intersection of San Pablo Avenue and John Muir Parkway IHighway 4, traf f ic pattern will be changed temporarily using pavement markers and concrete barriers to direct the flow of traffic. This will cause a slight inconvenience from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. during parts of the construction, however, traffic will be routed through the intersection. The ultimate reconstruction and improvement to San Pablo Avenue and the intersection will significantly improve traffic movement through Hercules. 'l'he City is looking forward to a successful construction job ~nd we expect to have construction completed by November of th.is yea:':'. Improvements to Sycamore Avenue Recent improvements to Sycamore Avenue between Refugio Valley Road and Civic Drive have been completed. The project involved widening of Sycamore Avenue to two lanes in each direction and placing a center median with a left turn pocket at the Civic Drive entrance into the Civic Center. The project was completed by Bay Cities Paving and Grading. This project is a portion of the City's overall plan for the improvement and widening of Sycamore Avenue. Future improvements include completion of planting in the Sycamore Avenue and Refugio Valley Road islands near the Park and planting trees adjacent to the new sidewalks at City Hall. This work will be completed next Spring. 19 �Election 1992 On November 3, 1992, the residents of Herc ul es will go to the polls tq elect a President, State and Federal representatives and three 7:00 a.m. a list of 14. The Community City Councilmembers. The polls will be open from to 8:00 p.m. The City Clerk will post and publish polling places and officers no later than October list will be posted at the Post Office, Ohione Center and at City Hall. Residents who are not registered address must complete a new voter forms are available at City Hall submitted before October 5, 1992, for this election. Hercules Happenings The Herculean staft has been notified of several upcoming events that will be of interest to residents. If your o rganization will be holding events that you would like other Hercules residents to know about, please call the City Clerk's Office at 799-8215 or Parks and Recreation at 799-8291. to vote at their current registration form. Those and must be completed and the last date to register The annual Art, Wine and Food Festival sponsored by HHARP will be held on Saturday, SePtember 12 and Sunday, September 13 at Refugio Valley Park. Hercules residents who wish to vote using an absentee ballot must apply for those ballots between the dates of October 5 and October 27. This should be done in writing to the Contra Costa County Elections Office at P. O. Box 271, Martinez, 94553. For the second year in a row, Hercule s' Sister City, Tsushima, Ja pan, will be sending 4 students, one teache r and o ne mu nicipal government staff member to Hercules. They will arrive on Sunday, October 4th and leave October 6th. An in ternational potluck will be held o n Sunday and the students will visit local schools on Monday. Each of the students is president of the student council at their junior high school and all are male. For more information, contact the City Clerk, Kay Woodson , at 799-8215. The Sister City Committee requests that groups or organizations wishing to partiCipate in the international pot luck contact the City Clerk's Office. Host families are needed for the visitors and the Hercules Sister City Committee is asking for volunteers. If you and your fam ily would like to host a student, the teacher or representative of the City of Tsushima, please call the City Clerk's Office at 799-8215. The Black American Cultural Association of Hercules (BACA) ·.... ill hold its annual Christmas Party at the Corrununity/Swirn Cente r on December 5, 1992. Volunteer for Community Clean-up City offices holidays: will be closed in Hercules to Thursday, November 26 Friday, November 27 Thursday, December 24 Friday, December 25 observe the During recent months, .there has been a significant increase in the amount of vandalism and graffiti in the City of Hercules. In an effort to clean - up the City, the Public Works Department has been coordinating a program that involves volunteers. On Saturday, August 15 and Wednesday evening, August 19, volunteers helped remove graffiti and pick up trash with members of the Fil-Ams of Hercules, City staff and other residents participating. More community clean-up days are planned for the near future. I f yo u are interested in volunteering, please contact City Engineer/Public Works Director Ron Richardson or Maintenance Supervisor Jim Craig at 799 - 8242. Friday, January 1 THE HERCULEAN FALL 1992 ISSUE CITY OF HERCULES 111 CIVIC DRIVE HERCULES, CA 94547 BULK RATE PERMIT #23 RO DEO, CA POSTAL PATRON Hercules Community/Swim Center � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/c21852b38fdb4df904482da284e71a76.pdf f5e74c5de2285338576eb16db9d0f9fc PDF Text Text THE HERCULEAN Winter ·'992 City Scene . , Volunteer Coordinator Needed . . ' . . . . , r -=%'- -"--.,,, , , , ~ Need some fun in your life? Want to l ook ten years younger? You have just won the lottery and you're looking for something to do with your time ? Well , the City of Hercules is l ooking for someone exact l y like you who would be wi lling to donate 5-10 hours of their t ime per week. Your time and talent is greatly needed by the City to coordi nat e volunteer programs c urrently operating within the City . They would also help .staff expa nd the volunteer ' services in Recreation, Police - -:"" .,' -' {JITYOF HERCULES DATE: _ _'--_ _ _ _-". VOLlmTEER APPLICATION ,. w===========~========~=======================, LAST NAlVIE MI FIRST ADDRESS. ZIP . fIDME PHONE NO . . This is a very important position for the City! You will be making a significant contribution to the City in its efforts to the • Publi c Works, and Genera l Administration. maintain ~,,- " , community's attractiveness, WORK PHONE NO. 1; SPECIAL SKILLS OR AREAS OF INTEREST: support safety and health services and continue with a healthy social environment . The City has already established the beginnings of an energetic vo lunteer core that, with the right encouragement and assistance, can have a signif icant impact on the community and on keeping service costs low! We hope you are interested! Please contact the City at 799-8206 or fill out the form located to the right and mail it to the City of Hercules, City Manager's Office, III Civic Dri ve , Hercules, CA 94547. t certify that I am willing to be hon-paid volu nteer for. the ·City of Hercules ' Vol~nteer Program. 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When using your credit card to make purchases, make sure that all of the carbons are destroyed. 3. Do not shop alone. relative. 4. Do not carry large sums of money and take only the credit cards and cash you plan on using or spending. 5. Park your vehicles close to the stores that you plan to shop at and park where i 't is well lighted. 6. All purchases and packages should be placed in the trunk or covered so they - cannot be observed from outside the vehicle. 7. When leaving home, even for a short period leave a light on or a light and a radiO. 8. If leaving town over the holidays, Department's Vacation Watch Program. What is Community Oriented Policing? Communi ty Oriented Policing, sometimes called Neighborhood Oriented Policing, constitutes a major philosophical departure from traditional means of providing police services. The essence of Neighborhood Oriented Policing is in thinking about new and innovative ways of providing services to the public through increased communication with community members ascertaining citizens concerns and getting citizens more involved in addressing and resolving problems that are of mutual concern to both the police and the public. I The traditional event/call oriented, random, preventive patrol concept emphasizes mobility, impersonal relationships, and the lack of a need to establish a more meaningful interaction with the citizenry. The more desired perception is for the officer to be viewed as someone who can provide help and assistance, not just an enforcer. The philosophy needs to be one that motivates community groups and facilitates the efforts of these groups. Our ultimate goal is to form a working partnership between police and the law-abiding public to prevent crime, arrest offenders, and find solutions to problems that affec..t the quality of life in our community. As our Community Oriented Policing Plan develops, we would like input from the community. Please contact Sergeant Tom Mueh l eisen with your ideas and suggestions on forming this partnership between the police and the public at 799-8260. always Always go shopping with a friend or use of the time, Police All of these suggestions are proven to reduce the chances of becoming a victim of a criminal act. The members of the Police Department wish to extend to the citizens of Hercules our wish that you have a safe and happy holiday season and don't drink and drive! Fire District News The Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District would like to remind you that human error is involved in most home heating fires. These fires happen when people place things that can burn too close to space or portable heaters, fireplace chimneys are not inspected and cleaned regUlarly by a certified chimney sweep, or when improper fuels are used in fireplaces, like cardboard or tree trimmings. December, January and February are the leading months for home fires as well as horne fire deaths in this country. On the average, more than a third of these occurs during the winter months. For the fifth time in six years, portable electric heaters accounted for the highest home heating fire death toll. Most of these fires could be prevented with proper understanding and use of these devices. When purchasing new heating equipment, the fire department would like to offer the following guidelines: Portable Heater safety Tips: • Heater should be placed at least 36" away from anything that can burn, including wallpaper, bedding, clothing, pets and people. • Never leave space heaters operating when you are not in the room or when you go to sleep. • Don't leave children or pets heaters. • Don't attempt to dry clothes on the heater and if it is worn or frayed, have the cord replaced by the professional electrician. unattended with space Additional Heating Safety Tips: • Be sure to select products that have been tested and approved by an independent testing laboratory. • • Install and maintain heating equipment correctly. Be sure it complies with local fire and building codes. Safety should be your first consideration when heating your home • Have your chimney inspected by a professional prior to the start of every heating season. • Always use a sturdy screen in front ,of the fireplace opening to prevent ' sparks from flying out. • Remember to burn only wood in a fi,replace and not trash, trimmings, or cardboard and never use flammable liquids in a fireplace!! Holiday Party Have a Fire Safe Holiday Season The Winter holidays are a time for celebration, and that means more cooking, lots of parties, and a risk of fire. In recent years, Christmas tree fires have accounted for numerous deaths, injuries and high dollar loss. Follow these fire safety tips to help keep your family safe during the holidays: Decorate with only combustible materials. • Provide guests with large, deep ashtrays and check them frequently. • After the party, check inside and under upholstery and trash cans for smoldering cigarette butts. Take care when burning candles. Be sure they a~e kept well away from decorations or other combustible materials. Don't leave children unattended in a room with lit candles, and keep candles, matches and lighters up high out of reach of Children. • Never use candles to decorate Christmas trees!! • Never place electric lights on a tree! ! • When decorating with lights, use only those labeled by a testing laboratory. Check for and replace frayed or damaged cords. • metal Christmas Don't overload electrical outlets and unplug all lights before leaving home or going to sleep. flame-retardant non Christmas Tree Safety • Choose a fresh Christmas tree and put in a stand designed not to tip over. • Keep tree well away from heat sources and exits and water it constantly. If you purchase an artificial tree, be sure it is labeled fire retardant , • If you hang stOCkings over the burn in the fireplace. Holiday Lighting • or • fireplace, don't Kitchen Fire Safety • Wear tight-fitting clothes when cooking - clothes can be ignited by hot burners. • Don't leave the kitchen with something cooking on the stove top and always turn pot handles inward. • • • Don't store items on stove top -- they could catch fire. The Rodeo-Hercules Fire District would like to wish loose Don't overload electrical outlets. Don't use electrical appliances in or near water. e~eryone a happy and safe holiday season. 3 �Got A Second? Spare the Air! ~ The Bay Is Closer Than You Think Runoff from your driveway and the street goes straight to the Bay; there are no treatment plants, filters or anything else to stop pollutants before they get there. Oil, debris, litter, dirty water from washing y o ur car and lawn runoff contaminated with ferti l izers and pesticides are all easily carried to the Bay with rain water. Everybody contributes just a little bit to the problem. with everybody contributing, it's a really big problem. But The little steps you can take to solve the problem may seem too little to matter. But with everybody working together, we can make a really big difference. In 1987 the Federal Government passed the "Clean Water Act" to require Cities to reduce pollution in bays and rivers from stormwater runoff. Hercules is currently developing a Best Management Program (BMP) aimed at stopping pollution from entering the stormdrain system. The cost to implement the City ' s BMP will be borne by residents and businesses in Hercules. You can keep this cost down and help the City minimize urban runoff pollution entering the Bay by following some of the suggestions below in our daily lives. Household and Home Maintenance +Buy household products such as cleaners and furniture polish labeled "non-toxic". Use small quantities and purchase only the amount you heed. +Properly use and store all cleaners, solvents and pai~ts. toxic products, including tTake unwanted household hazardous materials and containers to a local collection program for disposal. tUse kitty litter or other absorbent material to clean spills Depending on the substance, dispose of from paved surfaces. absorbents in the garbage can or at a hazardous waste collection event. tRinse paint brushes in the sink. Filter and reuse paint thinner or brush cleaners. Dispose of used materials at a hazardous waste collection event. +Recycle reusable materials. Throw litter into trash cans and keep cans tightly covered to prevent foraging by neighborhood animals. +Control erosion at construction sites and prevent dirt and debris from entering storm drains. Lawn and Garden tUse pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers carefully and sparingly in accordance with label instructions. Do not apply if rain is forecast and dispose of at a hazardous waste collection event. tUse a broom rather than a hose to clean up garden clippings. Deposit leaves and clippings in a garbage can or a compost pile. tDivert rain s pouts and garden hoses from paved surfaces onto grass to allow filtration through the soil. Water only your lawn and garden. +Pick up toilet. animal wastes and dispose of in garbage cans It just takes a second, but it can change a lot -- thinking twice about air pollution. Every day in the Bay Area, cars give off 173 tons of air pollution, and aerosol sprays alone give off another 25 tons. That's a lot of pollution, but it doesn't have to be that way--if we all take a second to think about alternatives to polluting the air. Air pollution is an important problem that everybody can help solve. So we would like to encourage you to participate in the Bay Area Air Quality Management District's Spare the Air Program . You don't have to donate .money or a lot of time. On Spare the Air days (when air pollution is expected to exceed state health standards) you just have to take a second and ask "Is there something I can do t:J avoid polluting the air?" The Spare the Air program runs in the summer and early fall, when ground level ozone (known as smog) can reach unhealthy level around the Bay. The Air District may announce Spare the Air days to ask residents and commuters to curtail pollution causing activities. Which activities cause the most pollution? Driving is the worst. Motor vehicles are the biggest single source of air pollution in the Bay Area. On Spare the Air days, try to avoid using your car by taking transit, carpooling, and avoiding "topping off" the gas tank. RIDES for Bay Area Commuters can help you start or join a carpool or vanpool. Call RIDES at 1-(800) 755-POOL for information. "Linking" your trips together can also significantly reduce air pollution, since most of the pollution from a car occurs when the car is "cold." An easy way to reduce pollution from cold starts is to link your trips and do a series of errands so the engine stays warm. Other activities to avoid on Spare the Air days are running gas-powered lawn mowers or pleasure boats, and using oil-based paints, charcoal lighter fluid and aerosol sprays. The Spare the Air campaign is sponsored by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, the regional government body charged with improving our air quality. To receive written information on what you ca do to help clean the air, call the Air District at 1-(800) HELP-AIR and to check on daily air quality conditions, and find out if its a Spare the Air day call 1-(800) 794 - SMOG. Then take a second and take a deep , breath of fresh air. LEARN C.P.R.!!! People do not realize how valuable their presence can be when a family member or friend suffers a heart attack or serious injury. The fact is that family, friends, or bystanders play· a crucial role in increasing a person's chance of survival. Stuciies show that if cardiopulmonary resusci tation (C~R).- i9 i1J1. performed in the first few minutes before professional help arrives, a person has a greater likelihood of surviving. By phoning for help immediately and knowing CPR, you become a rescuer. You CAN make a difference! An American Heart Association has identified four steps called the "Chain of Survival" for surviving a heart attack. Whether or not these steps occur within a few minutes may determine who will survive and who wil l not. ' EARLY ACCESS Phone First! Call 9-1-1 immediately! Getting professional help to the victim must be done as soon as possible . -EARLY CPR When CPR is performed correctly, blood continues to \ travel to the brain and other vital organs . A person in cardiac arrest has a better chance of survival if CPR is initiated immediately by family, friends or bystander . -EARLY All firefighters in the county have recently trained and equipped to administer defibrillat~on (electric shock) to certain heart attack victims . Studies have shown that this early defibrillation saves lives. However, the person should receive CPR before the fire and ambulance service arrives. or Automotive tTake used motor oil and antifreeze to a gas station with a recycling center I ' to a hazardous waste collection event or check with your city for curbside motor oil pickup. DEFIBRILLATION been tHave your car inspected and maintained regularly to reduce leakage of oil, antifreeze and other fluids. tReduce automotive emissions through regular auto maintena.nce, ride sharing and by using public transportation. -EARLY ACLS +Conserve water when washing your car and use biodegradable soap. You can also control urban runoff pollution by supporting City and County activities to clean streets and to provide convenient sites to take hazardous wastes and recyclables. In addition, because most people do not realize they are contributing to urban runoff po l lution, spread the word and get your neighbors and co-workers involved. Together, you, your neighbors and your City can make a big difference in keeping the Bay clean and healthy for fish, birds, wildlife and ourselves. Knowing how to administer CPR is more important now than ever. To find out where you can learn CPR, call l-800-GIVE - CPR, the county EMS Agency at 646-4690, or your local American Heart Association or Red Cross chapter. For further information or to obtain a copy of the county's 9 - 1 - 1 information brochure, contact Barbara Center, R.N., Trauma Coordinator, Contra Costa County Emergency Medical Services. I*I~"I~I*I~I"~I*I ~ Il l ustrat i on courtesy of Lindsay Museum 4 In addition to defibrillation, paramedics and emergency department staff trained in Advanced Cardiac Life Support administer drugs and oxygen, and perform other measures which can improve heart function and promote breathing. ELECTION UPDATE! fo On November 3, 1992, the residents of Hercules went to the polls to elect a President, State and Federal representatives and three City Councilrnembers. Incumbent City Councilmambers Darrel "Jay" Tucker and Eduardo "Ed" Manuel were reelected and Beth Bartke was elected to the Council _. Measure G was defeated. �Regist.ration is on a first-come, first se rved basis. C he cks should be made payable to the "Ci ty of Hercules" ar d may be mailed to the Corrununity Ce n ter/Swi.m Center , 20(;1 Refu gio Valle y Ro ad, Hercules, CA 9 4547. If you have any Unless otherwise specified in the individual c lass descriptions, no registration will be accepted by the instructors and there ar e no phone re g i s trations. You may register at the Communi ty Ce nt er/S wim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, from 8:30 a.m. to 8 : 00 p .m. Monday through Thursday; 8 : 30 a .m : to 5 : 00 p.m. Friday; and 8 : 30 a . m. to 12 : 00 n oon o n Saturday . questions, p l ease cal l the center at 799-8291. If YOll are s ig ning up for children's include the name and age of your child. activities, please You will be notified if there are Cha nges i n the sc hedules o r i f th e class is f u ll. Or yo u may mai I in your registration. Please inc lude with your c heck or money o r der the following i nf ormat io n regard ing the c l ass o r activity you are registering f or : Ot herwi se, please attend t he first class meeting. Name, add r ess dnd p hone numb er (a daytime number and an eve ni ng number). Name o f activity. The date, day and time of the a c tivity for which you are t'eg is tcring. 1. 2. J. ~ , ~+~ i <'~":" ·*...:,- , X, . ~,,,,,, ~~ '\t "~.", -1.~ ' ,\1 " : ' .~. ,'il',~,. -. : ~" ·'. ::i;. • '.;'~ Bac k Flexib i lity 11 Kar ate 12 Dena ' s Aerobics 11 14 Ja zzercise 11 SENIOR CITIZENS SPORTS PROGRAMS Tai Chi Chuan 11 Adult Open Gym 13 Men ' s Open Basketball League 13 Teen/Adul t Vo lle yba ll League 13 Teen Open Basketba l l League 13 Teen Open Gym 13 Women's Open Basketball League 13 ' ,, Youth/Teen Basketball League 13 TENNIS 12 Ballet 6 Ballet for the Young 6 Barefoot Dance 6 Five Star Cheer & Pom Pon 7 Kindergym 7 Tap Dance 6 Tiny Tumblers 7 .. ~;.. ... IT • · ," ~1~ ->.~ •.. ~.;<. ~ · · ,~~ " -: . :..y. ~-t ~~:.. .. ... ~. ~ ~ ~ ~ ';: .~. '"11 ~ CHILDREN'S ACTlV\TlES ";" };-Ir4-,t:," .!-, Refunds (l e ss $5.00) a~ trans(ers will be granted no laLer tha n one weekday pr-iol' to the first c lass meeting. A full refund will be given if t he c la ss is can c eled by the Parks & Recreation Departmen t. No refunds or trans fers wi 11 be allowed the day of the class o r after the c la ss has slarLed. ~'f. . " '>• • ,. ;.,~ Tumbling & Pre - Gymnastics ~:iooh~:ioo.l!\.:ioo.leI:ioo.l!\,"< 7 l!\.:~~:~ l!>.:ioo.leI:1.o. ....:~.< l!>.:ioo.l!\.:~ l!\.:~ l!>.'< ·.7<_... lei" •., ~-"·,-,_··"'iMr.~~a=·~ .~ ~_.~~-.~~~~~ .. ~ .. l!>.:~ ~.. ., ., .. . l' ~~~,~IlII·~~•••laII Santa is Coming to To\yn! Hercules Holiday Toy Drive Invi te Santa to your home this holiday sea~o n! Santa will be v is iting ou r communit y December 19 , 20 , ~1, 22 , 23 , and 24. He wi ll spend ten minutes with your fa mily. Each child present will re ce ive a coloring book. Santa wil l also pass out an y presents which you may pr ovide . Santa ' s helper will a l so take pictures of the fun if y ou supply a camera and film. The City of Herc ules, cooperatively with t h e Rodeo/ Hercules Fire Distric t and local business owners, is once again coll ec ting toys in this area f or needy c hildre n in our communities. Toy s will be presented to the Department of Socia l Servi ces for distribution through their " Toy Shop " to individuals and fam ilies who qualify for assistance . The agen c y was' able to serve many underprivileged c hildren last year by providing free toys with the help of Hercules residents , and this year we hope to in c re ase our suppo rt. Santa ' s elves at the Parks & Recreation Department will provide you with the dates and times Santa will be in your neighborhood when you phone them at 799-8291 . Reservations will be accepted beg i nnin g Saturday, De c ember 5 , at 8 : 30 a.m. at the Communi ty Cente r /S wim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road , and visits must be paid for at that t ime . For parties l arge r than ten children , please re serve two time slots so Santa can spend some time with each child . Hercu l es Re s idents Onl y ! December 19 t o 23 December 24 $22.00 $27.00 Ne w and/or u sed toys can be dropped off in Her cu l es at the followi n g l ocations between December 1st t h rough 1 7th . Mpnday-Friday 8 : 30 a . m.- 5 : 00 p .m . Community Center/ Swim Center Monday-Friday Sat urday 8:30 a . m.- 1 2:00 noon Her cules Station Dai ly 8:00 a .m.- 4:00 p . m. 9 : 00 a . m. - 6 : 00 p.m. 9:00 a . m. - 4:00 p.m. City Hall Fire 8 : 30 a . m. - 5 : 0 0 p.m . Well s Fargo Bank Monday-Friday Sat urday Round Table Pizza Sunday- Thursday Friday-Saturday 11 : 00 a . m.- ll : OQ p.m. 11 : 00 a . m.-1 2 : 00 mid . Monday - Friday Satu rday 8 : 30 a . m. - 6 :3 0 p . m. 10 : 00 a . m. - 3 : 00 p.m. Postal Annex s �Barefoot Dance Ballet Pa tri cia d'Ottillie has been working with children for over 25 years. She holds a life teaching credential and curre ntly works part - time for th e Richmond Scheol Dist.rict teaching movement and art . She has worked with kina Halpin, Christina Bush , and o ther modern dance teachers. ' She a'150 has performed with the Next Step , a performance dance group . Barefoot ch ildren. dancin g is a creative movement class for young This exciting class will explore new ways of moving to music . Warm - ups, rhythm , and coordination games are used to develop bod y awareness and creativity . P~ops are used to st imulate imagination . Guaranteed Fun! ! Location: Community/Swim Center l Village Room 1/8 - 2/19* 2/26 -4/2 Location: 535 Railroad Ave. Session 1 January 29 - March 5 TIME RES/NON - RES Session 2 March 12 - April 23 3:30 - 4:00 pm 3 : 30 - 4 : 00 pm S30.00/$33 . 00 S30 .0 0/S3 3.00 Session 3 April 30 - June 11 AGES : 4 to 5 years old RES/NON - RES QA11; 1/8 -2/19* 2/26 - 412 Dress code information will be distributed on the first day of class . Location : Histo ric Clubhouse Community/Swim Center , 2001 Refugio Valley Road Vil-lage Room Fri Fri Instructor Sally Whitehead has been teaching ballet for over 18 years. She has taught all age groups and all skill levels . Her own background includes training and performance with the Oakland Ballet Academy and Company, and the Houston Ballet Academy . She has also been a regular teacher at the Berkeley Ballet Theatre . 2001 Refugio Valley Road AGES : 2 to 3 years old Fri Fri The goal of Hercules youth bal let is to help children ac h ieve their personal best , whether they aim at a professional career or simply want to enjoy t he wo nderful art of dancing . 4 : 15-4 : 45 pm 4:15 - 4 : 45 pm S30 . 00/$33 . 00 $30 . 00/$33 . 00 Ballet IA (ages 7 and 8) This is an introductory class for the young dancer . Through exploration and refinemen t o f various natural movements, the child is prepared for the study of classical ballet _ Some elementary ballet movements are taught, as well as exercises to increase strengt h and rhythm. Come dance with us! This is a fun class. RES/NON-RES *NO class Friday , February 12th. 3:30-4:10 p . m. Tue . $30.00/$33.00 Ballet IB (ages 9-12) New beginners 9 years and older should start in IB . This c l ass will progress during the course of the year. Cla ssical technique is taug h t , a nd character dancing i s introduced. Tue . Children's Dance Bal.let The following classes are o ff ered by Rosa l yn Jordan who is a former student of the internationally accla imed ballet choreographer and teacher, Bronislava Ni jinska . She has studied t ap with Al Gilbert and Tommy Sutton , and ja z z with Gus Giordano and Luigi . Rosalyn has perfor med professionally for o ver twent y years and has taught da n ce to children and adults. Curre ntly she is teaching in t he East Bay and Marin community centers . If you requ ire mo re info rmation, you can call Rosalyn at 7 41-7284. Your chil d ·will be in troduced to t h e fundamental ballet movements whi ch stimul ate gra ce and muscular development . We will learn fun dances to c las sical music and songs c hildren lo v e . Ballet for the Young Dancer Location: Community/Swim Center, Village Room AGES: 2001 Refuqio Valley Road Thur 1/7 - 2/11 2/18 - 3/25 Thur Additional child : $35.00/$38.50 II Man/Wed Ballet III TIME RES/NON-RES 4:00 - 5 : 00 pm $60.00/$66.00 (minimum age 10 years) It generally takes two years to complete this level, at the conclusion of which students shou l d be ready to advance . Girls with sufficient age , strength and training are permit ted to begin pointe work . Three classes per week are requi red, except by special permission . RES/NON-RES Mon/Wed Thursday 5:00-6:30 5 : 00-6 :1 5 $80 . 00/S88 . 00 TIME RES/NON - RES Ballet IV 4 : 00-4 : 30 pm 4 : 00-4 : 30 pm $30 .00 /S33 . 00 S30 . 00/S33 . 00 $25 . 00/S28 .00 Ballet IV students are re quired to attend class four to five days per week, three classes weekly by special permission only . 5 years o ld a nd up RES/NON - RES Thur 1/7 - 2/11 2/18-3/25 Thur Additional child : 5 : 00 - 5 : 30 pm 5 : 00-5 : 30 pm $30 . 00/$33 . 00 $30 . 00/$33 . 00 $25 . 00/$28 . 00 Tap for Boys & Girls High energy patterns fOr coo r dination which can be and lots of fun ! Routines and great rhythmic dancing feet will be taught . Besides developing and grace , this class stimulates concentration important in learning academic subjects . Locat1on: Community/Swim Center , 2001 Refugio Valley Road Village Room 3 1/2 to 6 years old RES/NON -RES ~ Thur Thur '~dditional 6 4:10-5:00 p.m. Ballet II students attend class twice a week to begin developing the strength and control needed by the ballet dancer. No practice at home is necessary _ DAY AGES : RES/NON-RES 3 1/2 to 5 years old Q1\IT AGES : TIME 1/7 - 2/11 2/18 - 3/25 child : 4 : 30-5 : 00 pm 4 : 30-5 : 00 pm S30 . 00/$33 . 00 $30 . 00/$33 . 00 $25 . 00/$28 . 0C llJ1.!>. Mon/W ed 5:00 - 6 : 30 (with Ballet III) Tue 5 : 00-6 : 30 Thur (pointe) 4 : 00-5 : 00 Fri 4:00-5 : 30 RES/NON-RES $100 . 00/$110 . 00 �Five Star Cheer and Pom Pon Come and lear n t he l atest c h e e r tec h niques from local c o l l e g e chee r leaders! This course uses cheer leading to teac h team part i cipation , phys i cal fit ness , self confidence , but mo st o f all fun! The course is des i gned for grades 1 6 a nd participan ts need to we ar loos e comfo r table cloth i ng wi t h ae r obic shoes. Kindergym Christine Pesmark is a graduate of UC Davis and received a degree in Human Development, development of children , with an emphasis including observation , on the interaction , and early childhood development . My Buddy and Me : This class is designe d to allow your child a comfortab l e a t mosphere in which to e xp lore and discover their funda me ntal motor skills. Becaus e of t h e c hi ld ' s tender age , "My Buddy " is a known compan io n (pa r ent or guardian) who will pa r t i ci pat e throug h encouragi ng an d help i ng d i rect the child d u r ing c lass. Location: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road Location: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road Village Room Grades ! 1 throuqh 3 !)Ali !l.ATI<.S. TIMES Mon *2/8 - 3/ 2 2 3 : 00 p m - BESLNQN- RES 4 : 00 pm $38 . 00/$ 4 2.00 Grades : 4 through 6 DAY S ~ Mon *2/8 ~ - 3/2 2 4: 00 pm RESL NQ!;:l -BES - 5 : 00 pm $38 . 00/ $4 2.00 Vi1.1age Room AGE: 2 1/2 to 4 years old or development of child. * No c l asses will be held o n Mond ay , February 15 , 19 9 3 RES/NON - RES 1/23 - 2/27 3/6 - 4/10 Sat Sat 9:00-9:45 am 9:00 - 9 : 45 am $38 . 00/$42.00 $38 . 00/$42 . 00 On My Own : Th i s class is design e d for children who are ready to part i cipate in a classroom setting on their own. The program wi l l build upon the ski ll lea r ned i n the "My Buddy a nd Me " program. Location : Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road Village Room AGE : 4 years ol d o r d evel opment of ch i ld . RES/NON - RES IlAll. Sat Sat 1/23 - 2/27 3/6 - 4/10 10:00-10:45 am 10 : 00 - 10 : 45 am $38.00/$42.00 $38.00/$42.00 DR. FRANK ZISMAN DR . KATERINA R. ZISMAN DR. MELISSA R. SHEPPARD OPTO MET RY T iny Tumblers Come j o in the fun whil e l ea r ning body movement awar enes s. Students lear n some r saults , splits , cartwheels, hand stands, and more ! This course is designed for children ages 5 and 6 yea r s of age and some experience is required for continuing students. Location: Complete Family Vision Care Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road Village Room Beginner Students: !)Ali !lAI.!>..S. Sat *2/6 - 3/20 ~ RESLNQN-RES 11 : 30 am - 12 : 15 pm $38 . 00/$ 4 2.00 TI ME S RESL@N-RE S 12:30 p m - 1:15 pm $38 . 00/$42 . 00 Continuing Students: !)Ali !lAI.!>..S. Sa t *2/6 * - 3/20 No classes will be h el d on Saturday , February 13 , 199 3 Tumbling and Pre-gymnastics This fun -f illed class is d es igned for chi l dren 7 - 10 yea r s of age . Th i s course is desi g n e d for continuing tumbling students who are preparing for a mo r e adva n ced gymn astics class . Location ! Sat * IN HERCULES • • Comprehensive Eye Examinations • Extensive Selection of Frames • Evening & Saturday Appointments Total Contact Lens Care Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road Village Room !l.&I.Il..S. TIME S RES/ NON-RES *2/6 - 3/20 1 : 30 pm - 2 : 30 pm $38 . 00/$ 4 2.00 No classes wi l l b e h e ld on Saturday , February 13 , 1 993 1581 Sycamore Ave., Suite 10, Hercules please call 799-7380 for appointment 7 �Dog Obedience Basic dog obedience teaches your dog to be a friend of n e ighb o r s and helps to develop a con fi dent relationship betwee n dog and handler . Instructor Eileen Hanson of Oanlos Kennels has taug ht many classes in the area . This c lass is designed for both pet and ow ne r and will teach you to train your dog with kindness , not abuse . The beginning cla ss is designed for dogs ove r 4 months of age and will teach the handler how to train h is /her dog to heel , sit, stay , stand and come on command . Locatio n : Ohlone Elementary Sc h o ol Yard, 1616 Phe asant Dr i ve TIME RE!lLNQN - RES LEVEL DAYS DATES Beg Int Sat Sat 1/9 - 21 13 1/9 - 2/13 10 : 00 - 11 : 00 am 9 : 00 - 10:00 am 530 . 00/533 . 00 530 . 00/533.00 Beg Int Sat Sat 2/ 27-4/3 2/27 - 4/3 10 : 00 - 11: 00 am 9 : 00 - 10:00 am 530.00/$33.00 $30 .00/$33 . 00 Beg Int Sat Sat 4/17-5/22 4/17 - 5/22 10 : 00-11: 00 am 9:00-10:00 am 530.00/$33 .00 $30 .00/533 . 00 Business Services Kat hryn Hayes is president of Illumination Business Se rv ice s, a firm which specializ es in communications consulting . Her background includes a caree r with Dale Carnegie , where she was acti vely involved in presenting six different personal growth courses . Sh e brings to the classroom t he ex perience of over 10 yea rs as a s ucc e ssful b u siness owner. Personal Power Anyone who would like to increase their personal effective ness and influence in both business and social appli cat i o ns will benefit f r om this cou rse . With skill bu ilding exercises, i nd iv idual s lea r n to expand their comfort zones and develop confiden ce to take mo re positive act i on . This workshop stresses participation . Ohlone Community Ctr , 190 Turquoise Drive Location: Tear Gas Se lf-Protection Seminar Tear gas - an ounce of prev ention - a non-~ethal device ~hich can save your life . It immediately i ncapa c1ta tes an assallant for 15 - 30 minu t es , giving you a chance to escape . Tear gas ' Certification/P ers onal Defense is a one time.3 ho~ r class in which individuals are licensed by the Ca11fo rn1a Department of Justice to carry tear gas o r ma<;=e . fo r , self defen se. The program includes: (1) Tear Gas Cert1f1cat 1on and (2) the Psychology of assault prevention ,and back-up phys~cal de fen se. Th e go al of this vital program 1S to help you reauce your risk of assau lt and increase your self - confide,n ce and pe r sonal safe ty . Information will also be prov1ded o n ca rj acki ng and car safety . Tear gas (optional) will be availabl e t o those who take the training and become certified. (Eligibility: ' Adults and teens , ages 16-17, with o fficial paren ta l co nsent fo~m ), not a convicted felon , not a dd icted to drugs , never conv1cted of an assault or the misus e o f tear gas . Instructors: Judith Fein ,' Ph.D . black belt in Korean kara~e , author o f the book I1 Are You A Target l1 and frequent rad10 te levisi on talk sho w guest has taught people ho w to protect thems elves fr om assault since 1975 . Nancy Worthington, Masters deg ree, has an extensive background in psychology and has received training in the martia l arts. QAl:: l.lATIl. TIME BESt.NQN- B,E;S Sat Sat Sa t 1/23 2/13 3/20 10 : 00 am - 3 :00 pm 10 : 00 am - 3 : 00 pm 10 : 00 am - 3 : 00 pm $24.00/528.00 524 .00/$28.00 52 4.00/528 . 00 Start Your TIME Tues 2/2 7:00 - 10:00 p . m. *9 . 50 due at class for State License RES/NON-RES Location : Sat Sat 15 1 1 Sycamore Ave, Ste. Hercules, CA . 94547 (4 15) 799-1 699 A 1402 Penn sylvani a Ave. Fairfield, CA. 94533 (707) 425-6216 · Adu lt and Chi ldren 8 Ohlone Communitu C'tr, 190 Turquoise Driv e DATE TIME RESLNQN -RES 1/30 3/13 10 : 00 am - 3 : 00 pm 10 : 00 am - 3 : 00 pm $2 4 . 00/$2 8 . 00 $24 . 00/528 . 00 Quality communication Have you ever felt misunderstood? Anthony Robbins stated , tiThe quality of your life is the quality of you r This course o ffers you the opport unity to communicat ions . " practice a series o f exercises which allow you to develop new skills . Emphasis will be on listening , persuading, negotiating , and presenting . Location: Sat Ohlone Community Ctr, 190 Turquoise Drive DATE TIME RESLNON - BES 2/27 10 : 00 am - 3 : 00 pm 52 4. 00/$28 . 00 $38 . 00/42 . 00* CREEKSIDE FAMIL Y DE NTISTRY L A URO A. MO R A,J R. , D .D. S . Business If you are thinking o f starting a business , t h is workshop is for you . We will begin by def1ning your business or concept and creatin g a positioning statement. We will then write a business and marketing plan to get your bus iness up and running . Many great businesses were starte d with minimum budgets and maximum creativity . Location : Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio valley Road DATE Own E LI ZABETH P . MORA, D .D.S. Market Yourself Sucgessfully This is a sales course for individuals who are re s ponsible fo r the sales and marketing of their business or product. We will discuss market position , image , service , and creating a method to e valuate the effect iveness of your efforts. You will create a strategic marketing plan to apply to your bus i ness. Location : Ohlon e Commun ity Ctr, 190 Turquoise Drive QAl:: llliI& TIME BI>::;Lt:lQN - RES Sat Sat 2/20 3/27 10 : 00 am - 3:00 pm 10:00 am - 3 : 00 pm $24 . 00/$28.00 524.00/$28 . 00 Win ni n g Thro ugh Go al Achiev ement If you'd like to learn ho w to set and accomplish your goals , this workshop is for you . Onl y a small percentage of people actually work with a set of written goals , yet those who do have p r ove n they realize a consistently greater success than those who fail to set goals. If you ' d like to get even better , join us . We will work on short - term, long - term, daily , and lifeti me goals. Ohlone Community Ctr , 190 Turquoise Driv e · Gene ra l Den t is tr y Locat i on : • We ekda ys. Evenings and Saturd ays Qhl. llb.TJl. TIME · De nt a l Plans Welc ome · Englis h and Tagalog Spo ken Sat Sat 1/9 2/6 10 : 00 am 10 : 00 am RESLNQN - RES - 3 : 00 pm 3:00 pm $24.00/528.00 $24 . 00/528.00 �Ballroom Dancing Share . the magic of partner dancing. You will learn how to l ead with confidence , or follow with ease and have a great ti me on the dance floor with Davitt Kasdan/s fine instruction. Enrich your world by making new friends while having fun . Whether you are a fi rst time dancer or a seasoned dancer, you !o'/ill Hercules Public Stargazing "IMPROVE YOUR DANCING" For better dance performance, wear leather soled shoes I collared shirts , and clothing suitab l e for a pleasant dance function . For further information, please call 799-8291 . Instructor : Assisted by: 11 Lessons Mr . Davitt H. Kasdan Connie and Gani Tolentino (17 hours) FOX TROT -(VARIATIONS) TANGO - (ESPECIAL) 80SSANOVA COUPLES: Registration for this class accepted Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. at the INDIYIPUALS : Register 1/2 hour early at the first cl a ss on a first come basis. This course is continuous so you can continue improving your dancing skills. Watch fo r new session dates in spring (March 25 - June 3) and in summer (June 10 - July 29) . Location : Historic Clubhouse, 535 Railroad Avenue BESINON RES ~ Th 1/7-3/18 8 : 00 -9: 30 pm S49.00/S54 . 00 per person Looking for something differe nt for an evening out? Want somethi ng fun, ed ucational , and free to do in the eve ning wi th the chi ldre n ? Under clear night skies right here in Hercules, see exciti ng , brilliant views of the moon, planets , beautiful star clusters , galax ies , the Milky Way , and other wonders through telescopes and binoculars, a nd learn about what yo u see. Come to a semi - monthly public stargazing program co nducted by exper ienced amateur astronomers for t he benefit and enjoyment of s kywat c he r s of all ages. If you are a teacher, bring your c l'a ss ; i f a parent, bring your c hi l dr en. If you are an amateur astronomer, novice o r expert, bring your own binoculars a nd te les copes and s hare your knowledge and e nthusiasm. Please, no smoking or alcohol, and no fl ashlights without a red filter. Dress warm . For more i nformati o n, ca ll ( 510) 526-5974. 7:30 p.m. On sc heduled evenings, ca l l (5 10) 799-823 7 after The Stargazing pro g ram is presented by the Hercules Stargazers, with assistance from the Hercules Parks and Rec reat i on Department. The Coordinators of the program are Dav id Harris and Marc Duncan. Hercul e s residents: Watch for the program announcements on Ca b le Channe l 68 (36) . Location: Foxboro Neighborhood Park, 1025 Canterbury Avenue 7:30 - 11:00 p.m. PST 4th Saturday of eac h month t hroug h April. Weather permitting! Partly cloudy OK ! 8:30 - Midnight PDT Membe r woe Association of. Realtors since 1978 President wee Association of Realto'rs 1992 Treasurer wee Association of Realtors 1991 Realtor of the Year 1990 Member wee Board of Directors 1989 - 91 wee Communica t ions Chair 1990 IICC _bership Chair 1989 State Director, CAR 1989 - 92 Graduate Realtor Institute Certified Residential Specialist THE KASDANS ALICE laPLACE Shoebox to Showcase 222-2200 Days 758-3440 Eves Are your treasured photos stuffed in shoe boxes and drawers? Or worse, are they stored in albums that are chemically destroying your pictures . . . and your memories? Are you overwhelmed by the task of organizing boxes full of photos and memorabilia? If so, the instructor will guide you how to properly protect and display your family photos. You will learn how to organize photos and negatives, document family history, creative cropping, album page layout, and much more. The class wi ll consist of a lecture (approximately 30 minutes) followed by a hands-on workshop. Each person will complete one or twO album pages . Students need to bring a recent roll of pictures (12-24) and a pair of sharp scissors to c la ss. Special cutters and tools are provided for students ' use. Instructor: Location: Linda Burkhart Community/Swim Center , 2001 Refugio Valley Road Dynamite Room TIME RES/NON - RES Sat 9:30 am-12 : 00 pm S I5. 00/S17.00 Tue pm- 9 : 30 pm $15.00/S17 . 00 fhe best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is NOW! Call us regarding free tree/ tree planting Bill PRATHER 222 -2200 Days 799-1367 Eves wee Association of Realtors since American Arbitration Association Certified Residential Specialist Graduate Realtors Institute wec Community Services Committee Chair 1991 - 92 ~ember Security PacifIC 118al Estate Brokerage 3223 Blume Drille Richmond. California 94806 sp 197 ~' �Tiny Tots The Parks and Recreation Department sponsors a Tiny Tots program which offers a pre-school experience for children 2 yrs. 9 mos . to 5 yrs. of age . The Tiny Tots Preschool offers two different types of programs to serve the children in and around our community . The staff a r e experienced teachers dedicated to providing the best pre - school experience available for your child. Staff will assist your child in developing self confide nce and self esteem, along with a sense of responsibility a nd independence . The activities will cover the social , emotional , phys i cal, intellectual, and creative aspects of your ch ild' s development . Our three program sites provide all the lea rn ing materials and apparatus of any large center , while still offering a home-like atmosphere and an opportun ity for daily individualized instruction . Registration for the 1992-93 program year is currentl y being accepted on a space ava il able basis. Registration is open to non-residents and is accepted on a first come , first served bas i s. ~l new registrations will receive a 10% discount on their first month's tuition. For information on mu ltiple child discounts and our new program enrollment incentive plan, please contact Marsha Reynolds , Tiny . Tots Program Coordinator, at 799-8259. Tiny Tots programs are offered at the follo wing location s: Lupine Child Care Center ,19 1 9 Lupine Road Ohlone Child Care Center 1616 Pheasant Foxboro Community Center 1025 Canterbury Drive The "Little Learner" program is designed to introduce children to the preschool experience and perhaps to their first e xperiments with socialization in a large group setting . This class allows a great deal of freedom as far as balancing work and play projects. The emphasis of this class is learning how to work with others in a variety of social situat ions. Numbers , colors t shapes t and letters are introduced and special attention is paid to both large and small motor development. ~ T/TH Res./Non-Res. 9 : 00 a.m . to 12 : 00 noon (per month) S73.50/S78.75 Res . / No o - Res. 9:00 a . m. to 12:00 noon The Parks & Recreation Department sponsors a BeforelAfter School Child Care Program for children K-6 grades. The Child Care Program is design ed to enhance the child ' s school experience through soci aliza tion and recreat.ion activiti es that may not be available to them during school or at home. The program operates du ring the school year from 6 : 00 a.m. until 6 : 30 p . m. The daily schedule is structured to offer a variety of ac tiv ities including crafts, games , sports t cultu ra l appreciation , and life skills. Within the daily schedule , there is also a short time allotted for homework. The Child CRre Program is offered in the City t s Child Care buildings on site at Ohlone School and Hercules School (Lupine site) . Lupine Child Care Center Ohl one Chi ld Care Center 1919 Lupine Road 1616 Pheasant The Lupine and Ohl one Child Care Programs are cu rrently accepting registration for t he 1992-93 school year on a space available basis. Registration is open to non - residents on a first come , first served basis. ~l new reqistrations will receive a 10% discount on their first monthts tuition. For more information , please contact the Program Coordinators at each location. Those telephone numbers and Coordinators are: Lupine Center , Marsha Reynolds t 799 - 8259, and Ohlone Cent er t Ambra MacGregor, 799 - 8224 . Types of care available are: Morning Care (5 days per week) 6 : 00 a.m . until school begins All Grades S 65 . 00/mo Kinder Care (5 days per week) Grade K Long Day - dismissal until 6 : 30 p.m. Short Day - dismissal until 4: 30 p . m. S222 . 00/mo $182 . 00/ mo Afternoon Care (5 days per week) Grades 1 - 6 Long Day - dismissal until 6 : 30 p . m. Short Day - dismissal until 4 : 30 p.m S184.00/mo S144 . 00/mo For more information on multiple child discounts and our new program enrollment incentive plant please cont.act your Program The Pre-Kindergarten program is designed for 4- year - o lds t who will start kindergarten the following September and participants in the general program are encouraged to move up to the pre - kindergarten class the September before they start elementary school . This class is a little more structured and children are expected to follow instructions for a longer period of time . This program is designed to prepare children for kindergarten t and not to accelerate them beyond the basic requirements set by the school dis tri ct. The emphasis of the Pre - Kindergarten class is on how to use the tools of learning and gaining a positive self - image . M/W/F Before/ After School Child Care S107. 00/S112 . 00 (per month) Camp Tinseltown The Parks & Recreation Depart ment will be sponsoring a special camp during the holiday season. The camp is for elementary sc hool age children grades K 6 and non - x::esidents are welcome. The camp runs from 6:00 a.m . until 6 :3 0 p.m. with a va riety of daily activities. The children will participate in seasonal arts and crafts , games, videos, and special visits from guest speakers. Camp registration is c urrentl y being accepte d a nd is based upon a first come , first served basis. Space is limited SQ reg ister now . Children enrolled in the Lupine and Ohlone Child Care programs are already enrolled in the camp program at no additional charge following parent/guardian confirmation o f the dates your child will be attending. For more information , contact Ambra MacGregor t Marsha Reynolds, 799 - 8259 . 799-8224 or Location : Lupine Child Care Ctr, 1919 Lupine Road RES/NON - RES MTW MTW ••• •• I ••• •• I Dec . 21,22,23 Dec. 28 , 29,30 6:00 am - 6:30 pm S45.00/$51.00 * Camp will be closed on 12124 , 12/25, 1213 1, ** Participants may register per a daily rate of SI5 . 00/day for residents and $17.00/day for non-residents & 1/1 Winter Break Camp Is your ch ild out of school during the week of February 15-197 The Parks and Recreation Department ':"s offering a special program for the Winter Break. The program is open to elementary school age children grades K - 6. Non-residents are welcome . The program runs from 6 :0 0 a.m . - 6:30 p.m. There will be arts & crafts t sports , games , music and a special guest ! This program will be held at the Ohlone Child Care Center , 1616 Pheasant . Registration will begin January 11 , 1993 . Space is limited and is based on a first corne , first served basis . Children enrolled in the Lupine or Ohlone Child Ca re programs are automatically enrolled in this program at no additional cha r ge following parent/guardian confirmation of your chi ld' s attendance. Residents - S75.00 Noo-Residents. - $85 . 00 For more information contact Ambra MacGregor , 799-8224 or Marsha Reynolds, 799-82 59. 10 �.' .. '-""; , ~ •. '" '"'. ..... "'* Jazzercise Jazzercise is the most original dance exercise program. We still have the most original and creative ideas. around. Each class features energetlc aance routines with choreography that's always new, always exclting, and 15 under the dir~c~iO~ of a CPR certlfled instructor . No contracts! No competltlon. Jazzercise isn't the latest in fads, it's the latest in fun! We help people turn the corner on fat loss, fitness and better self-esteem. This is a continuing program. register at class and join anytime. Location: New students may Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road 9:30-10:30 6:15- 7:15 9:00-10:00 6 : 30- 7:30 8 :45- 9:45 TWThF TTh Sat MW Sun Drop-In: 4 Classes : B Classes : 12 Classes: am Babysitting this class only! pm Back Flexibility and Strengthening The purpose of this class is to teach you an array of noimpact deep muscle therapy exercises . You will learn how to prevent (or rid yourself of) unnecessary back discomfort by flexing and strengthening your delicate back muscles. Excellent for over-all toning! Great before or after workouts! Instructor for this eight (8) week course is Dr . Denise Walther. am pm am $ 6.00 $20 . 00 $28.00 $36.00 Students may join the class at any time during the session or may participate on a drop-in basis. The fee is $4 . 00 per class. Please bring mat and wear loose clothing. Location: Hercules Senior Center, 111 Civic Drive ~ ~ TIME RE;)LNQN-RE;) Tues Tues 1/5-2/23 3/2-4/20 7:15-8:15 pm 7:15 -8:15 pm $25.00/$28.00 $25.00/$28.00 Dena's Aerobics Dena, a certified aerobics instructor with nine (9) years experience , has developed an in tense, fun, and energetic exercise class. Whether you prefer high or low impact, this class is for you. The instructor handles all class fees. Tai Chi Chuan Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese exercise designed to promote flexibility, strength, balance and coordination. It also emphasizes stretching and slow graceful movements and is especially good for reducing tension in the body. Many animal movements are mimicked in teaching this art form such as the bear's, the tiger's, and the crane's, just to mention a few. The form of Tai Chi being taught by instructor Bryan Umeki is called Kwang Ping Yang Style, which is at least 3,000 years old, and is rarely taught outside of China. This class is also beneficial as a tool for meditation purposes. Location: Foxboro Community Center, 1025 Canterbury Avenue RES/NON-RES Sat Sat 1/9-2/27 3/6 -4 /24 9:00-10 : 00 am 9:00-10:00 am $44.00/$48.00 $44.00/$48.00 Location: Historic Clubhouse, 535 Railroad Avenue Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday at 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Saturday at 9:00 a.m. Stair-stepping Join us for the newest innovation in fitness. Stairstepping . In this non-impact class Dena will promote overall fitness and aerobic conditioning while working out to fun routines. Our certified instructor has devised routines structured for all age groups and fltness levels. Don't miss out on this new and exciting fitness program! Thursday at 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Drop - in : $5.00 One month unlimited for all classes listed: $45.00 Do The Town At Half Price SAVE 50% ON DINING, MOVIES, SPORTS, TRAVEL & MORE ENTERTAINMENT® books work as hard to save you money as you do to earn it. With this wonderful book of 50% discounts you can save on almost everything-oil year . Only $40.00 For more information call: Hercules Senior Center 799-8219 FAMILY DENTISTRY John B. Wayland, D.D.S. Modern Gentle Dentistry Open on Saturday! 799-3100 Childrens Dentistry Adults Orthodontics 1500 Sycamore Ave., Sle. B-7, Hercules 11 �Classes Location: Refugio Valley Tennis Court Complex Corne-r of Refugio Valley Road and Pheasant Drive BEG INNER The beginning level stresses instruction on the basic strokes and desirable foot position. The basic strokes include forehand/backhand, vo lley , overhead , and serve. DATES RES/NON-RES ~ Man Man Man 1/4 - 1/2 5 2/1 - 2/22 3/ 1 - 3/22 4:30-5:30 pm 4 : 30-5 :3 0 pm 4 : 30 - 5 : 30 pm S36 . 00/S39.00 S36 . 00/S39.00 S36 . 00/S39 . 00 7 -14 7 - 14 7 - 14 Man Man Man 1/4 - 1/25 2/1 - 2/22 3/1 - 3122 5 : 30 - 6 : 30 pm 5 : 30-6 : 30 pm 5 : 30 - 6 : 30 pm S36 . 00/S39 . 00 S36 . 00/S39 . 00 S36 . 00/S39 . 00 14/up 14/up 14/uF Sat Sat Sat 1/9 - 1/30 2/6 - 2127 3/6 - 3/27 5 :0 0 -6: 00 pm 5:00 - 6 : 00 pm 5 : 00 - 6 : 00 pm S36 . 00/S39 . 00 S36.00/S39 . 00 S36.00/S39.00 14/UF 14/up 14/up INTERMEDIATE There is continuous 'emphas is on th e basic strokes . Instruction and drills wi ll relate to ball direction, court coverage and keeping the ball in play. RES/NON-RES Tues Tues Tues 1/5 - 1126 2/2 - 2/23 3/2 - 3/23 6:00-7 :0 0 pm 6:00-7 : 00 pm 6:00-7:00 pm $36.00/S39.00 $36.00/S39 . 00 S36.00/S39 . 00 All All All ADVANCED The importance of the basic strokes in order to enhance thE players' skills is emphasized. I nstruc ti on and drills arE geared toward match play - placing shots, sustaining a rally, showing consistency in serves. Students will play po i nts anc play matches aga i nst each other, ta lk about condit ioni ng anc consider entering t ournaments . Tues Tues Tues 1/5 - 1/26 2/2 - 2/23 3/2. - 3/23 7 :00-8:00 pm 7:00-8:00 pm 7:00-8:00 pm RES ( NON-RES AGES $36. 00/ $39 .00 $36.00/S39·00 $36.00/S39.00 All All All Refugio Valley Spring Tennis Classic The Parks and Recreation Department is sTJon3.J ring a spring tennis tournament. The tournament is open t o residents and non-residents and registration is received on a first corne, first served basis. The following event classifications are available for registration: Ages 15 and under Singles Singles Doubles Youth Mens A,B,C Mens A,B,C Ages 16 and up Ages 16 and up Entry fo r ms may be p i cked up at the COITUTIunity/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Deadline for entries is Saturday, March 13, 1993 and entry fees must accompany the form. Fo r more information, please call 799-8291. Location: Refugio valley Tennis Court Complex Corner of Refugio Valley Road and Pheasant Drive Sat/Sun Sat/Sun DATES FEES 3/27, 3/28 and 4/3, 4/4 Youth Singles $15.00 Adult Singles S20.00 Adu lt Doubles S25.00 Karate Judo This dynamic program brings instructor Joe Garcia , 5th degree black belt, to the City of Hercules. Mr . Garcia has more than 30 years of experience in the martial arts and is a well respected teacher in the Bay Area . He is trained in the Wado Ryu style of karate , a traditional form of the art that emphasizes Kata (form), Kumite (very light contact fighting) , and self-defense. Mr. Garcia will also teach traditional philosophy passed down from generation to generation of martial artists . Sessions are monthly and enrollment is continuous. Children must be at least 5 years old and know the difference between left and right . Judo is a martial art that concentrates primarily on throwing and grappling techniques. The s tri king and self - d e fense techniques are practiced only in Kata form. Cudo has been an Olympic event since 1964, and is the only martial art to become an officia l Olympic sport . Fee: Location : RES/NON - RES S35.00/S38 . 00 Per Month $20 . 00/$22 . 00 Additional Family Members Community/Swim Center , 2001 Refugio Valley Road The instructor will take registration for all classes at any time during the sessions . If you wish to speak to the instructor pr i or to enrollment, you may call 799-9906, or you may visit the class . Location: Oh1one Community Center, 190 Turquoise Drive Junior Class - Ages 8 to 12 WEDNESDAY: RES/NON - RES 5:00 to 6 : 00 pm - Under 10 yrs .- Beginners Adult Yellow Belts (9 Ky) Man & Wed On -go ing 6 :0 0 - 7:00 pm Additional family members pay: 6 : 00 to 7 : 00 pm - Over 10 yrs . - Beginners Adult Yellow Belts (8 Ky) 7 : 00 to 8:00 pm - Ove r 10 yrs . - Green Belt Our Judo i nst r uctor , Wayne Cunningham , who is a Yodan (4t h degr ee black be lt), has been studying Judo for over 30 years. Wayne is one of the fe w teachers of Judo Kata in the United States . (7 Ky) Senior Class - Ages 13 and Up RES/NON-RES THURSDAY: 5:00 to 6 : 00 pm - Under 10 yrs . - Yellow Belts (8 & 9 Ky) Green Belts (7 Ky) $35.00/S38.00 S17. 00/S19 . 00 Mon & Wed On -going 7 : 00-9: 00 pm Additional family members pay: S35 . 00/S38 . 00 S17.00/S19 . 00 Special Congratulations to our Karate Program This past October was the first yea.r anniversary of the joining of Garcia Karate and the City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department. The program began with seven students and currently has approximately 60 participants, the majority of which are residents of the city . The Hercules Karate students have become known as strong competitors in many tournaments and have won several trophi es for their skill . Dominic Cayme, age 6 , has been awarded The Sword of Excellence for his hard work and excellent attendance . Dominic is the first child of his age to receive this award as a green belt . KATAS (Pre - arranged forms) Fri Additional ':\"i On-going , ••a, RES/NON - RES 7 : 00 - 9 : 00 pm S35 . 00/S38.00 ~ ~H""""OO 12~------------------------------~----------------------------~ �Adult Open Gym Teen Open Gym Join all your friends f or a n af ternoon o f basketba ll o r volleyba l l. Open p l ay peri o ds a r e fo r teens ages 1 3 - 1 8 Players, with b e g in ner years and non-residents are we lcome. to advanced sk i ll l eve l s, a re e nco u raged to drop-in. The p l ay recreational environment where e v e ryone feels comf ortable t o participate! Join al l your friends for a energetic evening of basketball or volleyball. Open play periods are for persons 16 years and older and non-residents are welc o me. P layers, with beginner t o advanced skill l evels, are enco u raged to drop-in. The play periods are for fun and ar e d esigned to create a social, r ecreational environment where e v e ryone feels comfortable to participate! Location: Community/Swim Center, 2001 RefugiO Valley Road Location: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road DAYS DATES Il!:lll..O. RES/NON-RES QAX.S. ACTIVITY TIMES RES/NON - RES M/T/W 1 2/21, 22, 23 12/28, 29, 30 11: 00 - 1 :00 p.m (volleyball) 1:00 - 3 :00 p.m. (basketball ) $1.75/$2.50 M/W T/Th V-Ball B- Ball 7:45 - 1 0 :00 p.m 7:45 - 10:00 p.m. $2.50/$5.00 $2.50/$5.00 11: 00 - 1:00 p.m. (volleyball) 1 : 0 0 - 3:00 p.m. (basketball) $1.75/$2.50 periods are M-Th f or fun and ar e de s i gned to c =eate a 2115 - 2118 s o c i a l, ** Wednesday and Thursday nights are used for league play during the winter/spring season. Please refer to league schedules ,for exact dates. Youth/Teen Basketball League The Teen Basketball program is designed to teach the basic skills of basketball with an emphasis on sportsmanship and recreation. The program will provide basic instruction on dribbling, shooting, passing, rebounding, defensive and offensive positioning. In addition, players will be introduced to rules and regulations similar to high school level basketball. The league is designed for beginners to advanced skill levels and is open to non-residents. Participants must be in grades seven (7) through nine (9). Participants in the league will receive one free tee-shirt, league practice periods, referrees for league - games, and awards for the 1st place team. Practices are held from 4:30 6:00 pm either Mondays/Wednesdays or Tuesdays/Thursdays. All games will be held on Fridays afternoons and Saturday mornings. JOIN THE FUN! Location: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road ", I. _, M/W T/Th 2117 - 4/7 2116 - 4/8 $51.00/$56 . 00 $51.00/$56.00 4:30-6:00 pm 4:30-6 : 00 pm Teen/ Adult Volleyball League Get set for the match of your life when you join our Winter Co-Ed Volleyball League for teens and adu l ts 16 years or older! Al l participants must register as a team. All league matches are held from 7:45 p.m. to 10 : 00 p.m. beginning February 24. This l eague is limited to the first eight teams, so register now! Al l league fees must be accompanied with a team roster. Team fees include league games and certified officials, practice periods, and awards. Roster size will be 12 per team with a minimum of 5 teams and maximum of 8 teams. A managers' meeting will be held on January 27 at 7:00 p.m. in the Press Room at the Community/Swim Center . Location: Community/Swim center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road DAYS DATES Wed 2/24-4114 TIME 7:45-10:45 pm *Non-residents on a resident team: each non-resident player. RES. /NON-RES. *$175.00/team additional $5.00 fee per Teen's Open Basketball League The Hercules Parks and Recreation Department is interested in developing a Teen's Open Basketball League for ages 15 to 18. Games will be played on Friday evenings beginning at 7:45 p.m. a ,t the Hercules Community/Swim Center. If you are interested in participating in a league, please contact our office to be placed on an interest list. Location: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Val l ey Road Women's Open Basketball League The Hercules Parks and Recreation Department is interested in developing a W-omen' s Open Basketball League for ages 18 and over. Games wil l be p l ayed on Thursday evenings beginning at 7:45 p . m. at the Hercules Community/Swim Center. If you are interested in part i cipating in a league, please contact our office to be placed on an interest list. Location : Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road Men's Ope n Basketball League The Men's Open Basketball League is designed for teams with 5 or more players, ages 18 and over. Games are played on Thursday evenings beginning at 7:45 p.m . at the Hercules Community/Swim Center. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. I ndividuals are encouraged to sign - up on the player interest list for possible placement on teams . All Maximum roster size is 10 with a minimum of 5 players . games will be officiated by certified basketball officials . The department must have a minimum of 4 teams to run the league and a maximum of 6 teams will be admitted. Rules and game schedule will be discussed at the managers meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the Press Room at the Community/Swim Center. I Location: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road DAY DATES Th· 1/21 RES./NON-RES. 3/25 7:45-10:45 pm *Non - residents on a resident team: each non-resident player . *$375.00/$425.00 additional $5.00 fee per Stephen L. Gold,D.D.s. ORTHODONTICS of Hercules Th e City Par k s and Recreation Depart me n t is current l y recr ui ting i ns t ructors to teac h n e w a nd exciting co u rses as a p a rt of our g r o win g p rogram. We are h oping t o find skilled in d epend e nt contractors to ins t r u c t cl a sse s for all a g es in ARTS AND CRAFTS, DANCE, TUMBLING AND MOVE~NT , COOKING, NATURE ACTIVITIES, HEALTH, SAFETY, HOLIDAY AND SPECIALTY CLASSES. I f y ou h a v e t h e int e r ests an d s k ills to p ro vide instructio n f or our communit y, please call Christine Coope r, Rec r eatio n Super v isor , a t (510) 799 - 82 91 for a class proposal form o r furthe r information . Sculptor of Smifes I soo TARA HILLS DRIVE SUITE 204 PINOLE, CA. 94564 724-4746 13 �111 Civic Drive Location: (510) 799-8219 CURRENT CLASSES Friends, Food, and Fun! That's what the Hercules Senior program is all about. We invite you to join our center for a full day of activities or just a place to come and relax for awhile. The Hercules Senior program provides services to our senior population similar to a large center, while still providing a homelike atmosphere. Our professional, caring staff wil l assist you in the selection of activities or referrals to support agencies. The Hercules Senior program provides a variety of social, recreational, and support services to the citizens ages 50+. These services include activity classes, day/overnight excursions, health screening services, hot meal programs, multi-cultural enrichment, and much, much more! Our program strives to ensure a physically and emotionally non-threatening environment for all as well as, encouraging socialization with peers and family. We encourage you to drop in and say hello to our staff and volunteers any time Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. They will provide you with updated information on current and upcoming activities/events at the center. Acti~itios Ollgoilg Federal Bot Lunch program 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. MWF This is an inexpensive, nutritious meal program for $1.5 0 per meal. Please sign-up one day prior to scheduled meal . Lunchtime Buffet & Salad/Bar 12:00 Noon TH Sign-ups will be taken up until the preceding Tuesday for the lunch buffet. Cost is $2.00 for Senjors and $4.00 General. Special Luncheons Featuring Different Cultures Last Thur. of Month 12:15 p.m. For your eating pleasure, the Hercules Seniors are planning to provide different ethnic food theme luncheons on the last Thursday of each month. These luncheons are part of our ongoing fund raising efforts. Tickets will be sold in advance. Come and enjoy foods from the Philippines, Japan, Mexico, Scandinavia and many other countries! Philanthropic 1st Thur. of MOnth 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. We will be working on special projects for local convalescent hospitals and local charitable organizations. Hercules Healthy Bikers MTTH from MllTH 1:00 - 2:15 p.m. Bowling TH 2:00 - 4:00 p.iu. For a nominal fee, all adults and seniors are welcome to bowl at Pinole Vall-ey Lanes. Please register at the Senior Center. Coffee & Snacks Weekdays Horseshoes MW Ping Pong/ Weekdays Table Games o~ ~' Specialty Workshops 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 9:00 a . m. - 3:00 p.m. 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Open • • ~. '*' . 0 0 Free Blood Pressure Screening Twice monthly (call the Senior Center for dates) Legal; Health, Personal, & Job Referrals - Information on Immigration - Senior Discounts on BART tickets/stamps/greeting cards - Forms for DMV/Fishing Licenses - Other Miscellaneous Senior Service Information Notary Public Appointments Only Practitioner: Bill Prather, Realtor & Notary No Charge Bookmobile - A free community Service for you! Just think, y6u can get a library card, have access to best sellers (or special order your favorite novel), and meet your fr iends at the Senior Center. The County Bookmobile visits ou r parking lot every other Saturday from 11:00 - 11 :30 a.m. For exact dates of visits, please call the Senior Center or the Pinole Libra·ry. Tax Assistance Every Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. - 1 : 00 p.m. 14 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Creative MovQlDent T/Th 9: 00 am - 10: 00 am Session I: Sept. 1-0ct. 6 All adults & seniors are welcome! You do not need to be a senior citizen for this college sponsored class . Instructor: Carla Tandy Fabric Painting 1st & 3rd Monday and Friday of month Instructor: Louise Horton - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Filipino Folk Dance W All adults & seniors are welcome! Instructo r: Amelia Dimalanta 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Japanese Folk Dance F All adults & seniors are welcome! Instructor; Tsuna Lane 9:00 am - 10:00 am Line Dance F All adults & seniors are welcome! Instructor: Mel Menefee 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Make It Yourself Crafts For $ . 50 and Up 2nd & 4th Wednesday of month Instructor: Virginia Kunaniec 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Needl.ebeads Workshop Th Instructor: Davidson/Pascua/Wong 10 : 00 am - 3:00 pm Nutrition Instructor:Tracy Baker, Doctors Hospital 10:00 am - 11:00 am Th Origami Starting in January 4th Tuesday of month Instructor: Fujikawa/Kato 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Plastic Canvas Instructo~: June Puckett 10:00 am - 1:00 pm W Punch Embroidery 1st & 3rd Monday and Friday of month Instructor: Louise Horton 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Smile Program (Gentle Exercise) Chair exercises Tu 10:00 am - 11:00 am Tai Chi Instructor: W 9:00 am - 10:00 am Bryan Umeki Doctors Bingo MTTH 2nd Wed 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. This walking group is led by Cheri Be"llecci Hospital and meets at Refugio Valley Park . Cards (your choice) Special Binqo NEW CLASS' Creative Movement This class is taught by Carla Tandy and is being offered through Contra Costa College. Although this class is sponsored through Contra Costa College, there is no fee, This class will emphasize each person's own unique rhythm within a caring atmosphere. We'll have fun with music, props, stretches, strength exercises, gentle aerobics, easy dances, and relaxation . This class is available to the whole community. All adults are welcome, including individuals in wheel chairs, and individual limitations are worked out so everyone can enjoy this class . Meet new friends while getting out of home. SENIOR SPRING BAZAAR Do you remember the bazaars you went to as a kid? Handmade crafts that didn't cost you a month's allowance. You can experience that again at the Hercules Senior Center Old Fashioned Spring Bazaar. Jo in us Saturday, April 3rd from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm for food, fun, entertainment and a wide variety of handmade crafts, all".reasonably priced! We will also have a special bake sale, book sale, plant sale, white elephant sale and lots of grab bags and games. Best of all there is no admission charge. For more informat ion on our Spring Bazaar, contact our Senior Coordinator, Irene Winn ie at (510) 799 - 8219. TRAVel Prepare to pack your bags for Mexico! The trip is scheduled for March 15th - 19th and transportation from Hercules Senior Center to the airport and onto Royal Caribbean is included . All fees, tips , service charges and air fare are included . SUCH A DEAL! Children over 12 are welcomed when accompanied by an adult. For more information, please call Hercules Senior Center at (510) 799-8219. Santa Barbara/Solvang tour ... call Hercules Senior Center for details at (510) 799-8219. �Commission Vacancies Notice is hereby given that the City Coun ci l of the City o f Hercules encourages residents to app ly for posi tions on the Hercules Planni ng a nd Community Se r vices Commissions. There two terms expi ri ng on the Planning Co mmi ssio ni o ne vacant pos i tfon and th ree terms expiring o n the Community Serv ices Commissi on . The following is a list of the commissions, the number of expiring terms and vacancies, the names of incumbents, and the dates of their o riginal appointment : COMMISSION & NUMBER OF VACANCIES PLANNING COMMUNITY SERVICES 4 2 COMMISSIONER DATE APPOINTED TO THE COMMISSION Robert Kard Februar , 1989 Adelfa "Ed" Baliee February, 199 1 Vaca ncy Moyse Howard September, 1990 to c Robert Krall February, 1992 to complete a term Roland Hui February, 1992 to comp lete a te rm Applicants must meet the following cr iteria: 12. 3. 4. 5. Must be a resident of Hercules . Should have employment experience, ed ucation and/or community activities relevant to the work of the Commission. Should hav e decisi o n making experience and ability. Should have knowledge of development or community service s needs in Hercules. S ho ul d be ab le t o serve a two ye ar term. Residents may pick up appli c at io ns beginning December 14 at City Ha l l, 11 1 Civic Drive and mus t return them by 5:00 p .m. on Friday, Ja nua ry B, 1993. Applicants will be not ified when interviews are sc heduled. For more i nformati o n ca ll the City Clerk at 799-8215. City 1992-93 Final Budget Fil!ancia lIy Stable With LoW Taxes The City of Hercules is financially healthy a nd stable! We are fortunate tha t this City is not experie nc ing some of the very serious fina ncial problems of ot her cit i es and counties. The Hercules City Cou ncil has kept expenditures l ow over the past five yea rs (an average of 6% increase ann ually ). The Cit y has also instituted a replac e me nt r eve nue program since development rela ted revenue is disappea ring with the City's build - ou t . The City works hard to maintain it s financial health and stability. Current ly, the City is reviewing the need to de li ver se r vices differently or to eliminate s o me levels of service in order to remain financially so und . This is because City costs have remained relativel y constant a t the same time that revenues have declined due to the recession. The State has also withheld City revenues to bala nce its budget. Most City serv i ces fulfill health and safety requirements. The few except i ons -inc lude recreation programs (which are largely user fee supported) and landscape maintenance of parks a nd median islands. While these are no t strict ly health and safety services, they are important t o the social health of any community. City staff ing for all programs is kept at a minimal leve l . That is how we keep the costs low . So, when the loss of revenues force service reductions, the service loss is noticeable to the public. The City is currently considering the reduction of building inspecti o n services. This may affect the homeowner making home improv e me nts. Requests for permits or inspections may be delayed as many as several days . In addition, assistance to the walk-in public by the staff at the Planning / Public Works Counter may become less available, with ass~stance being "by appointment." Other reductions ha ve already taken place in Administration and the Recreation Department . No reductions are planned for the Police Department. The State has re l e ased its new deficit figures f o r the current fiscal yea r and they are $7.5 billion. The cities of Ca lif o rn ia fully expect that, the State will, once again, withhold City revenues to balance its budget. If that occurs and if the recession does not abate soon, the City will be looking at significant reductions in service and/or increases in taxes and fees. WestCAT Dial-a-Ride Fares Increase While no one wants to consider the idea of increasing taxes, t he r es ident s should know that on a per capi ta basis, the City of Herc ules has one of the lowest overall tax rates in Contra Costa Cou nty . At the same time, the visual image of the City is one that is very pleasing, well maintained and provides an atmosphere that i s safe and healthy for its residents . On Novembe r I, WestCAT Dial-a-Ride fares increased to $.60 for se ni ors (age 65 and above) and disabled passengers, and to $1. 00 for general public passengers . This r epr ese nts the first fare increase in eleve n years for the WestCAT system. The increase is necessary because fare r eve nue has simply not kept pa ce with opera ting costs which ha v e ris e n significantly along with infl at ion. I n f u tu r e mo nths the City will be conducting budget workshops and o t he r meet ings related to City services and the City's future . We e ncourage you to participate through your a ttendanc e or by watChing on Channel 68! The fare increase will apply only to the Dial-a-Ride system . Current fixed route fares of 35 cents for senior/disabled passengers, and 75 cents for the general public will remain unchanged . WestCAT provides local public transit service throughout the Western Contra Costa county area. WestCAT serves Hercules, Pinole, Tara Hills, Montalvin, Crockett and Rodeo. Currently, WestCAT operates four fixed routes in the Hercules area, offering direct, timed connections to BART Express buses for co nvenie nt service to Hilltop Mall, and t o the EI Cerrito Del Norte BART station. The Dial-a-Ride system offers door-to-door service for senior a nd disabled pass enge rs tra vel ling anywhere wi thin the WestCAT area, and for general public passengers trave lling within the no rthern portion of the servic e area between Highway 4 and the Carquinez Strait . On Saturdays, when t he fixed route system does not operate , the door to door Dial -a -Rlde service is available for all passengers . WestCAT provides both fixed route and Dlal-a-Ride service from 6am to 8pm on weekdays . On Saturdays, Dial-a-Ride service is offered between 9am and 7pm . Generally , Dial-a-Ride reservations must be made at least an hour before you wish to travel. The Dial-a - Ride dispatcher ca n be reached at 724-RIDE (724-7433) . For fixed route schedule information, or for addit i ona l info rmation about the Dial - a - Ride service, call 724 - 7993. Hercules Community Television Training Hercules Community Television i s the City's public and educationa l cable station where residents and l oca l schools can make their own video productions. To be eligible to use the equipment , you must go through a two - part trai ning process. Part I consists of a video production course of at least 15 hours. If you have a group of five or more people, call 799 - 8212 for information on how the Ci t y can schedule a co u rse for your g roup. If you are an individual, you ca n take t he Richmond Adult Sc hool 's Video Producti on cl ass that meets Monday nights beginning January 25, at Pinole Valley High Sc ho ol. For registration information, call 234-1766. Part 2 of the traini ng consists of an orientation to Hercules Communi ty Television ' s equipment and procedures. The next orientation will be Tuesday, March 2, 7:30-9:30 p . m. in the Hercul e s Community Television Studio at City Hall, I I I Civic Drive. Eve n though it is free, pre-registration is necessary because spaces are limited. Please c a l l Hercules Commun1ty Te l evision at 799-82 12 to pre-register. \ Logo Courtesy of WestCAT Location: Hercules Community Television Studio, City Hall Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Aging Appointment On Tuesday, November 6, the HerCu les Cit y Council appointed Mario Estiocp as the representati ve for the City of Hercules to the Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Aging. They also appointed Laura Beck as the .alternate. Mr. Estioco i s a registered nurse who is very i nterested in making a v ariety of health care programs a vailable for seniors. Mrs. Beck served on senior councils in Oakland and worked on a survey of seniors to determin e their interests. Both bring to t he position a great deal of se nsitivity to the needs of seniors and a desire to r ep r ese n t t he senior community. 1S �'; THE OITYOF HERCULES Will OBSERVE TH,E FOllOWING 'H,OlIDAYS AND ,WIU<BE CLOSED: A Community Service The Creekside Merchants Association recently adopted Ohione School as part of an "Adopt a School Program". They chose Ohlone because the merchants have more association with the school staff and students. '''''' The Merchants Association, at the suggestion of school staff, presented the students at QhIone School with a variety of playground equipment. They also presented computer games such as the series about the location of Carmen Santiago. In the next few weeks, they will be presenting the students with the PBS series titled "Land of the Eagle to be used in the science classes. The Merchants Association members that are parti~ipating in the "Adopt a School Program" include Lucky Stores, Image Works, Stylistic Beauty Supply, Hercules Optometry, Thrifty Drugs, Hercules Florist, Creekside Dentists, Drs. Elizabeth and Lauro Mora, and Jack Kaus Associates. December H (Thurs~ay) 'Christmas Eve D~cerober 25 (Friday) Christmas Day Jllnuart.l(Ftid ay) .New 'fear's Pay January 18 (Monday) Martin luther King, Jr. Day Pruident~.' Day . PresJdenfs'Day (MonhYJ City Hall Landscaping Community Project The City Council of the City of Hercules is looking for Community volunteers who are willing to help with the development of a landscape plan for the property adjacent to City Hall. This property along Sycamore Avenue between the two entrances has been absent of landscaping since the completion of City Hall in 1988. Since that time, the City has completed several improvements including construction of the Senior Center which added landscaping around the Civic Center Complex. The City Council has been working with the Hercules Rotary Club, reviewing the feasibility of development of a Community Peace Garden on the property. The Rotary Club has developed a concept for planting drought tolerant plants and shrubs to this property which would provide a pathway and leisure spot for residents to enjoy. Students, left to right, are Justin Ocreto, President of the Student BodYi Cindy Poquiz, Vice-Presidenti Liza Augustin, Treasureri Allison Schwartz, Secretary i and Janice Santos, Commissioner of Publicity. Also pictured are Scott Frietas and Lillian Perkins of the Merchants Association and Ohlone School Principal Frank Bianchi. If you, your group or organization ·are interested in participating in this corrununity project, please call Ron Richardson, City Engineer, at 799-8242. The City Council 1s looking to complete development and design of the project .by the end of January. Construction work parties would then be established in order for installation to begin in March of 1993 with completion by June. It is the Council's hope that a coordinated project can bring all of the community organizations together to landscape this property which will show the community pride that resides within our City. THE HERCULEAN CITY OF HERCULES 111 CIVIC DRIVE HERCULES, CA 94547 BULK RATE PERMIT #23 RODEO, CA POSTAL PATRON Hercules Historic Clubhouse � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/e3be543c81cf1cb2978512e5e1a10f36.pdf 54acef2b68d4883e922b84799ca85c1f PDF Text Text THE HERCULEAN FALL 1993 City Scene COMMUNITY RESIDENT SURVEY RESULTS ARE IN AND THE NEWS IS GOOD!! Strategy Research Institute (SRI) of Lafayette, California 17. The Graffiti Removal Program ranked high in importance with 42%. 18. Hercules residents prefer budget cuts and/or volunteerism to preserve services rather than paying additional taxes 0' But the individual commitment to volunteer their time " is low. conducted a Community Resident Survey in July 1993. Overall, the Survey results show a high level of community pride and happiness (82%). There are concerns and issues which they feel strongly about (see below), but 77% believe that the quality of 11fe in Hercules is dependent upon maintaining the City's suburban character . SRI is an accomplished public survey company that uses a sophisticated methodology in developing its survey instrument and analyzing the results. The City felt that a professional survey was needed to assist the Community 1n how best to allocate scarce resources. The Survey was in addition to 5 public workshops and hearings. While the City Council and employees believe that they are aware of Conununity preferences, it is also known that approximately 40% of City residents have lived in Hercules for less than 5 years. The long term resident needs may not be the same as those of new residents and vice versa. The City's Budget Response to Community Concerns: The City's FY 1993-94 Operating Budget reflects a total $500,000 reduction overall. The loss of revenue was caused by the State taking local money to service ~heir deficit and due to the recession. The adopted budget reflects determined by the Survey: the concerns and attitudes Major Survey Findings: 1. The issues of highest concern are crime (69%), graffiti (39%), Schools (39%), and local taxes/fees (37%). These areas should be given funding priority. 2. Residents are generally happy living in the Community (82%) 3. Most believe that the Parks and Recreation Programs are adequate. 4. Most want to retain a suburban character (77%). 5. 50 percent strongly agree that significant cuts in the amount and quality of City programs and services are likely due to the State budget crisis. 6. 52 percent believe that all taxes are too high and would never vote for a tax increase. 7. Few believe that there is waste in the City Budget (29%). 8. 50 percent do not see local traffic in Hercules as a serious problem, while 35% do. 9. The widening of Refugio Valley Road to a four lane boulevard received a split response with 43% agreeing to the need to widen and 45% against. 10. 65 percent of residents actively encourage some commercial development to provide convenient shopping and dining options to residents and to provide more City revenue. However, environmental impacts should not be disregarded. 11. The Direct Services Departments (Police, Parks and Recreation and Maintenance) received high marks in the 70% range overall. The Planning Department received the lowest rating at a "c" level. The reason is related to high expectations for service quality primarily for residential improvements. 12. The City Council's rating was high with 42% gi~ing "A's and , S's" and 49% giving "C's." In a time when all government, good or bad, is viewed with suspicion, this is a very good rating. 13. The best managed services were perceived to be Park Maintenance (79%), Maintenance of Recreation Facilities (79%), Recreation Programs (75%), and Street Maintenance (63%) . 14. The lowest progr~m performance evaluation was attributed to business development with 32%. Within the context of an extended statewide recession, this is to be expected. 15. 64 percent want to encourage business development to provide additional sales tax for local government. 90% to 99% said they would patronize new bUSiness. However, this approach may be in conflict with the reSidents who view traffic as a serious problem. Residents were not surveyed to determine how to increase bUSiness during a recession. 16. The notion of "Community Problem Solving" and volunteerism received high marks (41%) and (52%) respectively, especially in lieu of adding taxes. (see Related Article, Page 2). 1. $250,000 in cuts were made to service operations. 2. Police direct services were not cut. All Officers and Sergeants remain on duty with all positions filled. In addition, the City Council established a policy to add a new pOSition, a Youth Services Officer. Emergency response time is being maintained at 5 minutes or less. 3. The City Council adopted the Citywide "Community Problem Solving Program" to emphasize all City Departments working in coordination with one another to best serve the public and to further support community service organizations and volunteerism. A City Volunteer Program has been established and has recruited 20 volunteers since April 1993. 4. The City Council authorized the reorganization of the Planning Department in the new Community and Business Development Department with an emphasis on business development and affordable housing. 5. A greater emphasis is being placed upon youth development programs in the Parks and Recreation and Police Departments . New programs and re-oriented programs are emphaSizing the needs of community youth. 6. Park Maintenance and Landscaping Budgets were not cut; service levels were maintained. 7. Employee layoffs of 6.0 positions did occur in Engineering, Finance, City Manager's Office, the Senior's Program and Cable TV. These cuts are seriously affecting workload capacity and "checks and balance" systems. The City only provides essential services. With two years of "back-to-back" cuts, no cost of living increases and an increasing workload (people keep asking for services), City support service to City direct services (Police, Recreation, Maintenance, Business Development) are very thin. B• The City Council utilized $170,000 of the General Reserve Fund to sustain essential services in lieu of a significant tax increase . A minor increase ($3.00/year per household) was adopted to replace the interest earnings lost due to the use of the principle from the Reserve Fund. 9. The City Budget has identified infrastructure .projects which need to be newly built or re-built. There is no funding for the rebuild of Refugio Valley Road to service the Middle and High Schools; Hanna Ranch Park, Neighborhood 5 Park, an emergency siren warning system, or the rejuvenation of Refugio Valley Park. Long term financing will need to be developed to provide these "quality of life" facilities. Summary Overall, the residents are proud -of thei'r community and like living here. Residents have valid concerns and strong preferences. The ability to maintain the "quality of life" without reducing services (after budget cuts), not instituting new taxes and the low level of willingness to volunteer by the majority of residents will be difficult. The Survey gives us all information to ponder and to design a future that will be either a problem or one which will continue with a positive destiny. �Citywide IICommunity Problem Solving ll The Hercules City Council has formally adopted a new Citywide policy called Community Problem Solving. This new policy comes as a culmination of a two-year effort to optimize all City services in conjunction with already existing community organizations and neighborhoods. With diminishing public resources and with increasing social problems and aging infrastructure, the City Council believes that the most effective way to retain the high quality of life and environment in Hercules is through Community Problem Solving. It is another way to avoid or mi nimize increased taxes. Numerous community-wide meetings and public hearings hav e been held since 1991 in order to develop a more pro-active way of delivering service and encouraging greater resident participation . The Council is pursuing an "Adopt a Cul-De-Sac Program. II Many of these neighborhood cul-de-sacs have not been well maintained over the years and, in fact, create a significant cost to the City . A proposed program would have the Ci ty clean the c ul - de-sac, bringing it up to standard. Thereafter, we would be asking the immediate neighborhood to adopt their cul-de-sac and conduct litter removal, pulling of weeds, and turning on the water for the plants periodically. The City would provide fertilizer or new plant materials as needed. Further, the Council authorized the new Police Cadet Program in August, 1993 which will provide personal and career development opportunities for boys and girls. Finally, the Council is working with the West County Unified School District to create a Community Public Library for both High School and Community use. Police The City council recognized early in this process that the community was already rich with community based organizations which were actively contributing to programs and efforts that created real value and benefit to the community. Those organizations include: BayPointe HOA Caprice HOA Cheleea By the Bay HOA Country Run HOA Devonwood HOA Foxboro Heights HOA Foxboro Village HOA Glenwood. !;lOA Herculee By the Bay HOA Olympian Hil l s HOA Refugio Val ley HOA Refugio Valley Ranch HOA valley Oak Villas HOA RodeO-Hercules F i re D'istrict Richmond Unified school District John Swet_t Unified sc\1ool District West Contra Costa Soccer The Creekside Merchants Association American Field Services Assoc. of Filipino-Amer icans of Hercules Black American Cultural Association Chinese Association of Hercules Fil-Arns of Hercules Girl Scouts of Hercules and Ohlone schools HHARP Hercules Amateur Radio Club Hercu les Chamber of Commerce Hercules Elementary PTA Hercules Pi nole Lions Club Hercules Seniors Hercules seniors Association Jobs Daughters of Hercules Latin American Cultural Association Ohlone Elementary PTA Pinole- Hercules Little League Rotary Club of Hercules sister Cities Association Raley's Park Lake Plaza Merchants West Contra Costa Soard of Realtors One facet of community-wide problem solving was to begin an on-going forum for all community based organizations .to understand the goals and objectives of other communlty organizations. This process occurred in Spring 1993 . The community groups were impressed with the amount of total activity occurring within the community. As mentioned above, some examples of Community Problem Solving already exist and have been on-going for some time by Hercules residents: • • • • • • • • • • • • • * SACA/Anne M. Earnest Scholarship Program The Hercules and Ohlone Schools PTA Fund Raising and School Support Programs The Heritage Garden Community Volunteer Group commun~ty Volunteers to Remove Graffiti and Litter The Homeowners Associations which enforce their own rules to maintain appearance and property values Neighborhood Watch Groups Restoration assistance to the Herculee Clubhouse and creation of the Historical Museum by HHARP Thousands of hours of donated time by Soccer and Little League parents Sister City Community Reception and Pot Luck for the Tsushima St~dent Exchange Recent beginning efforts by the West County Cities and two School Districts to pool education, recreation and law enforcement intervention resource s for the kids . AFAH/Al Bellez Scholarship Program Halloween Haunted House-Bill Prather HHARP/Art. Wine and Food Festival (involving all community groups) Hercules Graffiti Busters The Rotary-sponsored Boy Scout Troop The Community Problem Solving effort began over two years ago with an effort to better coordinate th e Police Department and the Parks and Recreation Department. Greater interaction of both departments with the youth who were at risk with the Juvenile Justice System needed to b e made. Sirlce then, both departments have been restructured and progress has begun in this area. Effective August 1, 1993, the Police Department began a new effort designed to encourage community i~put a nd involvement through organized interaction with the community. The new "Adopt a Neighborhood H approach involves the entire department. Under the leadership of Chief Powers, each officer has adopted one of 15 neighborhoods as their exclus ive area of responsibility in addition to their regular patrol or detective duties. Off icers will spend non-emergency available time in their chosen neighborhood in o rder to get t o know the residents o f that neighborhood and their public safety needs. Specific neighbo rhood meetings for Neighborhood Watch, Crime Prevention, and the Block Parent Program will be pursued. The Officers will be making a renewed efforts t o es tablish youth acquaintances, getting to know one another as people . Renewed efforts will be made to report street light outages for safety reasons and to pursue abandoned vehicle abatement. Reports of graffiti and litter problems will be actively reported to the Public Works Department and the new, non-proflt, Graffiti Busters organization. Parks and Recreation The Parks and Recreation Department have worked vigorously to adjust their child care program in order to respond to the needs of the Ohlone Year-Round School Pro gram. By adjusting the child care program, the City's program can continue to ' minimize the occurrence of latchkey children . In addition, the Department has instituted new programs geared towards older youth of the community such as the late evening open gym and Friday night open swim program . The Department is working with the Hanna Ranch/Mandalay HOAfs to develop the concept design for the new Hanna Neighborhood Park. The Department hires 20 to 30 youth each year to supervise or lead recreation programs to provide teen development. Engineering and Public Works The Department ha.s done an outstanding job in organizing weekend resident volunteer graffiti and litter clean up programs, solicited residents living in the immediate neighborhoods to lock the public restrooms at night and unlock them in the morning to curtail the significant vandalism. Department staff have voluntarily worked nights and weekends to assist the building of the Heritage Garden. Community and Business Development This department has been re-organized and retitled by the City Council to give greater priority to streamlining and accelerating tenant improvements of existing businesses and new business. In addition to business development, affordable housing and resident horne improvements will be targeted. The City has drafted a new Sign Ordinance in order to make business more visible to our residents while still protecting the community aesthetics. The City Council The City Council has adopted a policy whereby community groups, organized to provide direct benefit to Hercules, can receive free use of community facilities once per year to hold a major organization function. This policy was established to recognize the great benefit that these organizations provide throughout the community and to strengthen their efforts. 2 Summary The Council is currently reviewing a draft Graffiti and AntiVandalism Ordinance which would establish a "no tolerance" policy for graffiti and vandalism in the community. Immediate removal of graffiti and the repair of vandalized property will be required by law. Community Problem Solving is a very old idea. Early civilization learned to live together in order to create a better defense, food gathering and the social need for companionship. Cities emerged for that same reason. People learned quickly that there was a need to "look out for one another." The Council has adopted an Ordinance which restricts the repair of automobiles and boats in residential areas. It does not restrict a resident from working on their own vehicle. However, it does greatly discourage the use of private homes to operate a car or boat repair business which can deteriorate the quality of life in a neighborhood. Community Problem Solving is this Community's way of taking responsibility for itself and building upon the success of the past and present! If you are interested in becoming more involved in your Community, contact one of the many Community Groups, the Schools, the Fire Department or the City of Hercules . �Police Department News "'~RCUI.ES llOLlCf ~ Keep Using those Seatbelts!! Crime & Safety Report The most frequently asked questions of the Police Department involve the quantity and type of crime in He rcules. effort to respond to these concerns, we quarterly report of the most common crimes. will In an provide a The following statistics for April, May and June are representative of most months in this community. The most frequent crimes continue to be burglaries I petty thefts, assaults and vandalism (most commonly graffiti). Residential Burglaries Theft from Autos Petty Theft Assaults Vandalism April 6 12 7 12 14 Hay 6 0 10 June -67 12 12 10 3 11 The majority of assaults occur as a result of violence, involving spouses and family members. domestic Many thefts occur from open garages, doors, windows and unlocked cars. Residents can easily deter many of these crimes merely by l ocking all doors and windows. Garages should be closed when no one is present t o observe potential intruders. Not only are you less likely to become a victim, you can concern city tax dollars and maximize the use of police officers' time by making your homes and cars subject to crime. ~ The California Highway Patro l recently reported that safety belt usage in California has increased to 76% since last January. "Traffic deaths in the past two years have gone from 5,173 in 1990 to 4,185 last year ... a saving of almost 1,000 lives." Safety belts are clearly the main reason for these improvements. Unfortunately, the same report indicates a DECLINE in the use of child passenger safety restraints. There were 59 deaths in 1992, 75% of which "might have been avoided with a properly used child safety seat." · Here are three graphic examples of preventable child deaths that could have been avoided: Families with frequently violent arguments are encouraged to seek prof e ssional help with conflict resolution. The Contra Costa Dispute Resolution Network has a number of programs available, including relationship violence prevention and conflict management. Various programs are available for teens, men, and women, as well as couples and families. The 24-hour crisis hotline is 233-2420. Information about other programs can be obtained at 236-7625 or 676-2845 . ~ . Doors should. be locked even when a res ident is home and no one should ope n a door until they have verified who .i s there. Do n't leave messages on answering machines that say "we're not home right now". Better t o say, "we can't come to the phone right now". Single folks should also leave "we" messages , rather than signal they live alone. Women might co nsider having a male friend leave the recorded me, ssag~.. .. :, No doubt you have read recent arti c les ci ting the "alarming" rise in crime in Hercules, using percentages to demonstrate such increases. Please keep in mind if y o u o nly have five burglaries one year and ten the next, that's an increase of "100%," but is still not unreasonable for the accompanying increase i n population. In future issues, we will attempt to keep y ou informed and prov ide information on crime rates that keep the statistical data in perspective. The community remains a safe one. However, reasonable caution prudence is always advisable. Lose Your Keys??? The Police Department frequently has "found" k.eys turned into the department at the Civic Center . If you lose keys, remember to check with the Police Department at 799-8260 during normal bUSiness hours, Monday through Friday, 1: 00 p . m. - 5:00 p . m. Let Us Hear from You! Sacramento. 1 Yr./Female. Mother exited a park.ing lot and turned onto a street. During the turn, the right rear door swung open and the child fell out and was run over by the vehicle's right rear tire. None of the five children in the vehicle were in a safety belt or safety seat. NO SAFETY SEAT/PREVENTABLE. Fresno . 3 Yrs./Female. Driver entered intersection in front of oncoming traffic and her vehicle was struck broadside. Unrestrained child in first vehicle ~as killed while a second twoyear old c hild in the same v ehicle survived because he was properly secured in a safety seat. NO SAFETY SEAT/PREVENTABLE. Hanford . 1 Yr./Female . Driver made left turn and vehicle was struck broadside by o nc oming car. Impact ejected the child who was sitting o n his father's lap. NO SAFETY SEAT/PREVENTABLE. Don't let you or your child become the next statistic. THOSE BELTS! Teens: Interested in Law Enforcement?? Are you a teenager interested in volunteering in law enforcement? The Hercules Police Department is pursuing the possibility of establishing an Explorer program comprised of the young people of Hercules. The objectives of the Explorer Program are to further the Explorer's education, to encourage participation in a rewarding and productive service activity, and to enhance preparation for future roles as a citizen and community member. A few of the approaches used to achieve the objectives are: regular meetings where representatives of various law enforcement agencies meet with members of the program and a ride-along program where Explorers can observe field activities of the police first hand. Although most Explorer activities are of an educational nature, social activities may also be included. Besides gaining a working knowledge of policing, the Explorers have the opportunity to contribute to the community. If you are a young person, age 16-20 years, and this sounds like a program you would be interested in, contact any of the following officers at the Hercules Police Department for more information or phone (510) 799-8260: We would like your feedback on this column. Let us k.now your area of concern and what subjects we can offer safety tips on. We will address the topics that receive the greatest request in future Herculeans. City Hall - General Information Community Center/Swim Center Parks & Recreation Department Hercules Senior Center Finance Dept/Business License Community Development Department Engineering Public Works Building Inspections City Clerk City Manager Personnel - Job Hotline Police Department EMERGENCY ONLY Rodeo-Hercules Fire District EMERGENCY ONLY Officer Officer Officer Officer J. T. S, J. Washington, Project Coordinator Herbert Todd Hecht CITY COUNCIL CITY DIRECTORY 799-8200 799-8291 799-8230 799-8219 799-8222 799-8246 799-8242 799-8241 799-8240 799-8215 799-8206 799-8204 799-8260 911 799-4561 911 USE 799-8200 Mayor Alexander Sample III Mayor Pro Tern Bennett Tom Councilmember Beth Bartke Councilmember Eduardo "Ed" Manuel Councilmember Darrel "Jay" Tucker City Manager Marilyn Leuck COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION Frank Batara Robert Krall Denise Mortorff Alexander Paras Warren Schilling Donald Taylor Lorraine Walsh PLANNING COMMISSION Adelfo "Ed" Balico Edward P. Desmond Michael Geier Chris Lewallyn William Simpson 3 �Fire District News Emergency Preparedness Disasters can be natural, such as earthquakes or hurricanes, or they can be the result of a wide range of AFTER A DISASTER hazards, including hazardous-materials spills, civil disorders, energy or power shortages, major fires, contaminated water supplies, radiological incidents, and enemy attacK. Moreover, disasters 1. Put on heavy shoes immediately to stepping on glass and other debris. of the same type differ widely in severity, depending on such factors as the degree of warning and duration and scope of 2. Check for injuries and give first aid. impact. 3. Check for fires and fire hazards. There 1s no such thing as a 'typical' disaster. avoid injury from Virtually every community in the country is vulnerable to some sort of serious emergency, or disaster situation. Although the potential for a disaster exists e.verywhere, and the cost in suffering, life, and property· can be devastatingly high, citizens remain apathetic about , emergency preparedness. a. The Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection pistrict would like to pass on the following information obtained from the American Red Cross, to assist you in preparing for the next emergency. This gUide is primarily geared to earthquakes, but the planning you and your family do now will be of benefit when and if a disaster strikes you. . NOTE: Do not shut off gas unless an emergency exists. If time permits, call the gas company or a qualified plumber. Do not turn it back on until the gas company or plumber has checked it out. b. If water leaks are suspected, main valve. c. If damage to electrical system is suspected (frayed wires, sparks, or the smell of hot insulation), turn off system at main circuit breaker or fuse box. PREPARATION Family Meeting: At least once a year, have a meeting with your family to discuss and update your plan and determine what training, equipment and supplies are needed. Occasional drills will assure quick reaction and avoid injury and panic in an emergency. Share your plans with neighbors, friends, relatives and co-workers. shut off water at 4. Check neighbors for injuries. 5. Turn on radio and listen for advisories. source if necessary. 6. Do not touch downed power lines or objects touched by downed wires. 7. Clean up potentially harmful material. 8. Check to see that sewage lines continued flushing of toilets. 9. Clear house, roof, chimney for damage. 10. Check emergency supplies. TRAINING Learn how to protect yourself from falling objects; smoke, fire, caustic fumes, etc. Learn Basic First Aid and CPR through your local fire department or Red Cross Chapter. Family members should know where utility shut-ofts are and how to shut utilities off if necessary. Sniff for gas leaks, starting at the hot water heater. If you smell gas or suspect a leak, turn off main gas valve, open windows, and carefully leave the house. Do not turn lights on or off or light matches or do anything that makes a spark. are You should draw a floor · plan of your home showing the location of exit windows, doors, utility cutOffs, first aid kit, emergency supplies, food, clothing, tools, etc. Be sure everyone in your household is familiar with it. Show it to babysi tters and house guests when you're going to be away. Have a designated . ~eeting place around the home as well as alternate reunion locations when your fam·ily is ' not af.~ horne": such as a Red Cross shelter, a neighb0I;' s home, a park, a school, or some other location. 11.' Do ·' n'o t. ' use 12. Do not go sightseeing. EMERGENCY SUPPLIES 13. Be prepared for after shocks. Depending on individual family member needs, the following emergency supply list may be modified. This list contains baSic essential items: 14. Open closets and cupboards carefully. 15. Cooperate with public safety officials. portable radio flashlight and batteries water 'ph~6ire~ ext:'·~'p'e·..!.f6r Locate light intact before "'g enuine --e-m:ergefifciEHt : -.. -.---- IF YOU MUST EVACUATE 1. Prominently post a message indicating where you can be found. 2. Take with you: food sanitation supplies fire extinguisher tools (utility shut-off and/or light rescue) blankets cooking equipment safety equipment spare prescription glasses medications clothes, sh~es, gloves, etc. a. b. c. d. e. Medicines and first aid kit Flashlight, radio and batteries Important papers and cash Food, sleeping bags/blankets and extra clothes Make arrangements for pets Protect your family, BE PREPARED! INSPECT YOUR HOME 1. Secure water heater, refrigerator, furniture to wall studs. 2. Move heavy items to 3. Install clips, cabinet doors. 4. Provide strong support and flexible connections on gas appliances. 5. Remove or isolate flammable materials. l~wer latches tall and heavy shelves. and other locking devices on DURING AN EARTHQUAKE 1. If you're indoors, get under a table, desk or bed, or brace yourself in a strong doorway. Watch for falling, flying and sliding objects. Stay away from windows. 2. I f you're outdoors move to an open area away from buildings, trees, power poles, brick or block walls and· other objects that could fall. 3. If you're .in an automobile, stop and stay in it until the shaking stops. Avoid stopping near trees and power lines or on or under overpasses. 4. If you're in a highrise building, get under a desk until shaking stops. Do not use the elevator to ev·a cuate. Use the stairs. 5. If you're in a store, get under a table or any sturdy object, or ~n a doorway. Avoid stopping under anything that could fall. Do not dash for the exit. Choose your exit carefully. 4 The RodeO-Hercules Fire District, in cooperation with the City of Hercules, has been working to provide firebreaks behind all homes adjacent to City owned open-space. As in the past, firebreaks provided by the City of Hercules have shown their value. This program, although costly to the City, has provided on several occasions the added protection necessary to prevent the spread of wildfire to your homes. On July 1, July 29 and August 4 of this year, fires broke out within the open-space areas. Each fire had the capacity to become a major fire and cause tens of thousands of dollars in damage. However, in all cases these fires were either held in check or greatly reduced in intensity due to the placement of the firebreaks. The Fire District would like to take this opportunity to remind you of the need to maintain your property in a fire safe manner, and to thank all those property owners who, after contact by the Fire District, have completed their weed abatement. This fire season is expected to last through October and possibly into November. Cooperation in maintaining your property is of great benefit to you and your neighbors and will go a long way in preventing the spread of a wildfire. �Join the Hercules Graffiti Busters!! GRAFFITI STEALS from everyone. Today, with limited money in the City, County, State Treasuries, we, the community, cannot afford to fix vandalism or pay for GRAFFITI REMOVAL. you help? > How can Join Graffiti Busters! Graffiti Busters is not just a "paint out" of the graffiti. Graffiti Busters is the coordination and cooperation of a number of community organizations and individuals. Acting together, Graffiti Busters will have a positive effect on the control of graffiti, vandalism and also in providing positive programs for youth. It is this positive aspect of Graffiti Busters that will help youth become productive, trained citizens. active and TO WIN THE WAR ON GRAFFITI, WE MUST HAVE ... Community CPR - Commitment, Pride and Respect Removing Graffiti is the first step. Graffiti Busters will do this, but will also work with youth to prevent damage. This will include community education and youth oriented activities such as auto clubs, night basketball, computer clubs, and so HERCULES GRAFFITI BUSTERS · VOLUNTEERS fOR A CLEAN CITY on. Do you have the time to help? You really don't have a choice! We need all types of volunteers. Anyone can help! Please come to the Community Graffiti Clean Up Day! September 25, 1993 Refugio Valley Park 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. I f you are interested in becoming a Hercules Graffiti Busters, contact: Charter Member of the Mr. Bill Prather West County Realtors Association 799-1367 OR 222-8340 The City of Hercules City Council enthusiastically supports the Graffiti Busters I As such, the City of Hercules gratefully accepts donations of mismatched exterior paints which could be remixed and used to abate graffiti. Your donation will help save tax dollars from being spent on the purchase of paint. I f you have unusable paint products, please call 799-8258. In addition, if you are 18 years or older and would like to be trained to remove graffiti, training sessions are available by calling 799-8241 or 799-8258. Graffiti kit. will be issued to those trained . Residents can then carry the kit in their car and remove graffiti on their own schedule or as they observe it. West County Times Sues to Obtain Confidential Information The West County Times has demanded that the City of Hercules reveal the roll call vote, if any, of the City Council with respect to its decision to accept the findings and recommendations of an Arbitrator concerning d.isciplinary proceedings against an Officer of the Hercules Police Department. In order to preserve the integrity and confidentiality of its disciplinary process, the City has refused the West County Times' demand . In a similar situation, the State . of California Attorney General has published an opinion that such reporting is not required. There are no court decisions on this issue. The personnel exception to the Brown Act protects employees from public embarrassment and permits free discussion of personnel matt·e rs by a local governing board by protecting the confidentiality of discussions concerning particular employees. An expansive interpretation of the Brown Act, according to . the Attorney General, would defeat the purpose of the personnel exception because it would require public disclosure of all personnel actions taken in Closed Session. For example such interpretation would require public reports following a decision not to dismiss an employee, even if the possible dismissal was not a matter of public knowledge. Since the City Council simply upheld the findings of the Arbitrator, there was no action to appoint, employ or dismiss a public employee within the meaninq of the Brown Act. Fire District News (cont1d) "Get Out, St~y Out: u Your Fire Safe Response NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION WEEK OCTOBER 3 - 9, 1993 Having a working smoke detector to warn you of a fire is only part of the battle against fire deaths, say the experts at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Residents need to understand how quickly fire in their homes can spread, and to stay out once they are safely out of the building , Because people too often are not well prepared to evaluate a fast-growing fire, NFPA decided to make escape the focus o·f this year's Fire Prevention Week, October 3-9. The theme for the national commemoration is "Get Out, Stay Out: Your Fire Safe Response." You may only have a very few minutes to safely escape a fire, and NFPA teaches people to resist any temptation to re-enter a burning building, Fire fighters are equipped and trained to go into a fire, most residents are not. Sadly, people who make the tragiC mistake of re-entering a burning building may suffer injury or death as a result. Every household should develop a home fire escape plan and practice it with all occupants at least twice a year. Residents need to get in the habit of identifying escape routes wherever they are, so they can escape quickly in the event of a fire or other emergency. The Rodeo-Hercules Fire District recommends that fire drills be conducted regularly in the workplace and at schools, day-care centers, nursing homes, and all places where people gather for extended periods. A good escape plan includes knowing two ways out of every room and a meeting place outside. Fire Prevention Week is observed each year in North America and several European countries in remembrance of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, in which 250 people died. Held in October, it is the full week - Sunday through Saturday - that includes October 9, the anniversary of the Fire. In recognition of Fire Prevention Week in 1993, the Rodeo Hercules Fire District encourages the residents of Hercules and Rodeo to dev elop an es~ape plan and be prepared. For more information call Captain Alan Biagi at 799 - 4561. Reserve Firefighter Application The Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District is currently accepting applications for reserve firefighter . Those Fire District residents who are interested in serVing. the conununity as a reserve firefighter must be at least 18 years of age and reside within Fire District jurisdictional boundaries. They must also meet the following minimum requirements: -be able to meet Contra Costa County physical fitness requirements for safety members. -possess a valid California driver's license and any other applicable state license, with no serious motor vehicle violations for the prior three years. -be gainfully employed and with the ability to verify in writing, or be a full time student with the ability to prove student status in writing. -Must pass a physical examination and agility test as prescribed by the Fire District. -Must earn a qualifying score on a pre-appointment written examination administered by the Fire District. -Agree to a character reference background check. -Should be free of any felony conviction record, although such record is not an automatic disqualification. -Must possess qualities consistent with those expected of a reserve firefighter within the District. -If accepted, must successfully complete a probationary period of not less than one year, nor longer than eighteen (18) months. Upon adoption of the 1993-94 fiscal budget, the Fire District will attempt to fill four (4) reserve firefighter vacancies. All candidates on file will be notified by mail of the testing dates, times and places. The selection process may consist of a written test, an agility test, an oral interview, a background reference check and a medical examination. Applications may be picked up at District Headquarters, 1680 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, Monday through Friday, 8: 00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Any questions regarding the reserve firefighter program may be directed to Assistant Chief Dennis Salmi by calling 799-4561. s �Public Works ·Pipeline PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION C>rl.. ROUTE MEETING th~ 4/WILLOW AVENUE GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT HERCULES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS SEPTEMBER 2 8 , 1993 7 : 3 0 P.M. The public is invited to a Public Information Meeting on the Route 4/Willow Avenue Grade Separation (overpass) project. The purpose of the meeting is to provide the City Council and local residents with information regarding the latest designs for the roadway improvements I and the current status of environmental studies being conducted for the project. This project will interchange at the involve the construction of a new existing intersection of State Route 4/Wl11ow Avenue, as well as several highway a nd local street modifi cations. Coristruction is sc heduled to begin in early 1995. The project would inc lude the following components: • The existing intersection wo uld be replaced with Willow Avenue realigned to the west and connecting to Bayberry Avenue via an overpass. • A n ew westbound off- ramp from Route 4 to Willow Avenue and a new westbound on-ramp from Willow Avenue to Route 4 would be constr ucted immediately north of the new overcrosSing structure. • The existing Bayberry Avenue/I-SO Exit Ramp intersection would be reconstructed as a "T" type inters ec tion , with a new eastbound on-ramp from Bay berry Avenue to Route 4 constructed immediately north of the existing o ff-ramp. • The route 4 / Sycamore Avenue intersection would be modified to provide improved d eceleration and acceleration lanes, and the elimination of left turn movements to and from Route 4. • Retaining walls would be constructed on the westside of the realigned Willow Avenue and a portion of the new westbound on.-ramp. • A noise barrier would be constructed on the northside of Route 4, between the AT & SF Railroad overcrossing and the westbound off-ramp connection to Willow Avenue. For more information, please call Ro n Ri·chardson ~ Engineer / Director of Public Works at 799-8242. CURRENT ALIGNMENT City PROPOSED ALIGNMENT '. ~r?;.~C!!""" '- " ~ .. -@. .' t~~· · _. . . ' _··"_ ··~~'~_ ... ...- ...., 'II" '" ... " ~. " . LEGEND --~ -PROPOSED Teen Employment Summer Program (T.E.S.T.) The City of Hercules sponsored the Teen Employment Summer Training Program (T . E.S.T.) again this summer. The intent of the program is to give Hercules area t ee ns the opportunity to receive first hand training in all aspec ts of City maintenance work. The program also provides them with basic job skills, such as attendance, punctuality, cooperation, dedication to the job, appearance and teamwork, and ma rketable skills in general maintenance. The year's T.E.S.T. crew consisted of six participants: Alan Heredia, a High School Freshman who will be relocating to the East Coast; Dennis Hi bbs, a High School Sophomore at John Swett High; Juan Mora, a Junior at Richmond High; Russell Soriano , a Freshman, at John Swett High ; and Chris Vera, a Freshman at Pinole Valley High. Jose Castrejon, a vete ran of the T . E.S.T. program is serving as T.E.S .T. Supervisor. He is re s ponsible for Superv i s ing and explaining project goals, and seeing them through completion. A graduate of Pinole Valley High School, Jose is studying Fire Science at So lano Community College . The 1993 T.E.S.T. Crew 6 The teens worked on a landscaping projec t at the Sycamore Avenue Island at San Pablo Avenue; Creekway maint~nance at the Community/Swim Center and the west branch of Ref~gio Creek in the Forest Run Complex in Village Park; and assisted the City's Public Works Maintenance staff with facility repairs. All of this year's T.E.S.T. employees did an excellent job. �CITY OF HERCULES PARKS & RECREATION BROCHURE FALL 1993 Registration Information Registration is on a first-come, first served basis. U nless otherwise specified in the individual class descriptions, no registration will be accepted by the instructors and there are no phone registrations . You may register at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 8:00 pm, Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, and Saturday 8:30 am to 12:00 noon. You may register by mail. If registering by mail please include the following information with a check or money order: 1. 2. 3. Information regarding which class or activity you are registering for, including days, dates, times, etc. Your name, address and phone number (daytime and evening). If you are registering for children's activities, please include the name and age of the chil<L You will be notified if there are changes in the schedules or if the class is full. Otherwise, please attend the first class meeting. Checks should be made payable to the "City of Hercules". The mailing address is City of Hercules, Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, CA 94547. If you have a ny questions please call the center at 7998291. Refunds (less $5.00) or transfers ,vill be granted no lat er than one weekday prior to the first class meeting. A full refund will be given if the class is canceled by the Parks & Recreation Department. No refunds or transfers will be allowed the day of the class or after the class has started. FITNESS Back Flexibility 16 Jazzercise 16 Tai Chi Chuan 16 GYM PROGRAMS ,, \ . Adult Open Gym 14 Eleme ntary Youth Basketball 15 Girls' Yputh Basketball ..15 Pee Wee Basketball 15 Teen/ Adult Coed Volleyball League 14 Teen/ Adult Open Basketball League 14 Teen Basketball 15 Youth/Teen Open Gym 14 MARTIAL ARTS Judo 13 Karate 13 PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS 19 RENTAL FACILITIES 18 & 19 SENIOR ACTIVITIES 17 TENNIS 16 7 �ADULT ACTIVITIES BALLROOM DANCING POP PIANO WORKSHOP Adults of all ages are invited to learn the joy of partner dancing! This is an outstanding opportunity for newcomers to learn the basics of "lead and follow" dancing, and for seasoned dancers to sharpen their skills and learn new steps. Our new instructors are Mr. and Mrs. Jerry R. August, who are pleased to continue Ballroom Dance lessons in the Kasdan tradition and will be assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Gami Tolentino. This one day workshop is designed for ages 14 through adult. Participants will learn how to play any pop tune with both hands in this 3 hour class. The secret lies in using chord $ymbols rather than reading all the notes in the music. Topics in this workshop will include: * * * For better dance performance. wear leather soled shoes, collared shirts, and clothing suitable for a pleasant dance function. For further information, please call 799-8291. * * • ***********Please note our new location********** 13 Lessons (20 hours) Participants must have basic knowledge of treble Clef. If not, send a self addressed stamped envelope to MUSICMAKERS, 418 Beloit Ave., Berkeley, Ca 94708, for a free pamphlet. FOX TROT - (Slicker/Country) RUMBA - (Wraps) This workshop will be taught by Louise Milota of Musicmakers. Louise has been teaching this ~ype of workshop for two years in this area including Walnut Creek, Benicia , Tiburon, San Leandro, Napa Valley and Ohlone Community Colleges. Louise has an extensive musical background and enjoys teaching at the local level. SINGLE SWING *EXTRA* - "WILD WILD WEST" COIIPLES: Registration for this class accepted at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Location: INDIVIDUALS: Register 112 hour early at the first class on a first come basis. Sat Location: Senior Center, 111 Civic Drive DAY Th 9/16 - 12/16* * how chords work in a song how to get more out of sheet music by reading less of it how to derive all major chords how to change major chords to minors and sevenths how to handle different keys and time signatures how to avoid "counting" how to simplify over 12,000 complex chords TIME RES/NON-RES 8:00-9:30 pm $60.00/$65.00 per person Senior Center III Civic Drive 10/30 TIME RESINON·RES 9:00 am-12:00 Noon $25,00/$30.00* 'There is an additional $17.00 materials fee which includes a spiral bound workbook and a 60 minute practice cassette. *No class on Thursday, November 25, 1993. COUNTRY WESTERN DANCING HERCULES PUBLIC STARGAZING Looking for something different for an evening out? Want· something fun, educational, and fre.e to do in the evening with the children? Under clear night skies* right here in Hercules, see exciting, brilliant views of the moon, planets, . beautiful star clusters, galaxies, the Milky Way, and other wonders through telescopes and binoculars, and learn about what you see. Come to a semi-moO:thly public stargazing program conducted by experienced amateur astronomers for the benefit and enjoyment of skywatchers of all ages. If you are a teacher, bring your class; if a parent, bring your children. If you are an amateur astronomer, novice or expert, bring your own binoculars and telescopes and share your knowledge and enthusiasm. Please, no smoking or alcohol, and no flashlights without a r:e.d..filter. Dress warm. For more information, call (510) 526-5974. On scheduled evenings, call (5 10) 799-8237 after 7:30 p.m . The Stargazing program is presented by the Hercules Stargazers, with assistance from the Hercules Parks and Recreation Department. The Coordinators of the program are David Harris and Marc Duncan. Join the City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department for an exciting new class that began this summer. The class is held every Tuesday evening from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm! Carrie Harner and Mike Tarabini would like to invite you to put your best foot forward and learn the latest in Country Western Dancing. Both instructors are accomplished dancers here in the Bay Area and compete regnlarly within the region. They have designed the course to allow you to learn both individual Cline dances) and couples dances. Individuals who wish to learn to dance and have FUN should register now! The course is designed for participants ages ten (10) through adult. Parental supervision is required for minors. Partners are not required and participants should dress comfortably with leather-soled shoes suggested. ** A minimum of 20 pre-registered participants must be received in order to conduct the class. Please register prior to the class session beginning. Location: Session One: Location: Foxboro Neighborhood Park, 1025 Canterbury Avenue DAYS 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month * Weather permitting! Partly cloudy OK! 8 TIME Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road Main Room Two Step (2) Flying 8 Tush Push DAYS DATES TIMES RES INON-RES Tues 9/21 - 10/12 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm $20.00/$ 22.00 NO CHARGE 8:30-11:00 pm Session Two: Slappin Leather Speed Jam Waltz (2) DAYS DATES TIMES RES INON.RES Tues 10/19 - 1119 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm $20.00/$22.00 �ADULT ACTIVITIES MACE TRAINING WOMEN'S SELF DEFENSE Assault Prevention Training and Consulting Services is a training institute that has been certified by the State Department of Justice to license private citizens in the use of tear gas for self-protection. The goal of this vital program is to help you reduce your risk of assault, and increase your self-confidence and personal safety. Mace fonnulation can stop an aggressor up to ten feet away, almost instantaneously. The legal issues concerning pepper based tear gas will also be explained. This course is certified by the State Department of Justice and a State license is issued immediately after completion ofthe approved training course. (It is illegal for a person to possess tear gas without a State license). In addition to tear gas instruction, class content includes a variety of information pertaining to personal safety on the street, while at work, and in the home. A portion of the lecture will be devoted to the prevention of car jacking and other types of assaults. This class is open to the general public, youth 16 and 17 years old must have signed parental consent. The instructor, Ted Todd, is a police officer who has specialized in crime prevention and self defense for over six years. Location: Tues CommunitylSwim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley RDad Village Room DATES TIMES RES INON-RES.. 9/28 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm $31.001$33.50 INVESTMENT BASICS Are you aware that one in three women will be a victim during her lifetime? Did you know that 45% of assaults occur in the home? Are you a target? This workshop will help you lower your risk profile and help you recognize and avoid potentially dangerous si tuations. You will learn how to assess a dangerous situation and the appropriate response; should you fight back, flee or comply? You will be taugh t "fighting back strategies" like where to target the attacker physically and disable him /her. Gain hands-on experience in proven defensive tactic techniques. This class is strongly recommended with the Mace Training Class offered by the same instructor Ted Todd, an instructor of the Assault Prevention Training. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable work out clothing. RES/NON-RES Sat. 9:30 to 12:30 pm 10/9 $35.00/$38.00 1---------------------------------.. DOG OBEDIENCE Basic dog obedience teaches your dog to be a friend of neighbors and helps to develop a confident relationship between dog and handler. Instructor Eileen Hanson of DanIos Kennels has taught many classes in the area. This class is designed for both pet and owner and will teach you to train your dog with kinrlness, not abuse. The beginning class is designed for dogs over 4 months of age and will teach the handler how to train his/her dog to heel, sit, stay, stand and come on command. Location: Ohlone Elementary School Yard, 1616 Pheasant Drive LEVEL DAYS Beg Int Sat Sat 9/11-10/16 9:00-10:00 am 9/11-10116 10:00-11:00 am $30.001$33.00 $30.001$33.00 Beg Int Sat Sat *10/23-12/4 9:00-10:00 am ' 10/23-12/4 10:00-11:00 am $30.001$33.00 $30.00/$33.00 Beg Int Sat Sat DATES 118 -2112 1/8 -2/12 TIME 9:00-10:00 am 10:00-11:00 am RESfNON-RES $30.001$33.00 $30.001$33.00 'No class on Saturday, November 27, 1993. This 4 week course will introduce you to basic information about stock, bonds, mutual funds, and other common securities. The course will include such topics as tax free investing, alternatives to low yield CD's, mutual funds, retirement planning, and how to read the financial pages. No previous experience necessary. The course will be taught by Dr. Richard B. Speed, Ph.D., from Baraban Securities in Walnut Creek. Richard is a current stockbroker/investment advisor, as well as an instructor of History at CSU, Hayward and Sacramento. Location: Lupine Child Care Center 1919 Lupine RDad DAYS DATES TIME RESINON-RES Tue Tue 9/21-10/12 10/26-11/16 7:30-8:45 pm 7:30-8:45 pm $12.00/$15.00 $12.00/$15.00 INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION ENGLISH CREEKSIDE FAMILY DENTISTRY LAURO A. MORA.JR .• D.D.S. This course is designed to assist participants in improving their daily english conversation skills. Through a variety of fun classroom speaking activities, you build your vocabulary, your use of idioms, and everyday expressions in order to speak more fluently and with greater confidence. Instructor Elizabeth Monteadora guarantees to make this class fun, worthwhile, and interesting. Ages: 18 through adult Location: CommunitylSwim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley RDad Dynamite Room DAYS DATES TIMES RESINON-RES Tue 9/28-11/2 7:30-9:30 pm $75.001$82.50 ELIZABETH P. MORA. D.D.S. 15 11 Sycamore Ave. Ste. A Hercules, CA. 94547 (415) 799-1699 1402 Pennsylvania Ave. Fairfield, CA. 94533 (707) 425-6216 - Adult and Children . General Dentistry _Weekdays. Evenings and Saturdays . Dental Plans Welcome - English and Tagalog Spoken 9 �CHILDRENS· CLASSES CHILDREN'S DANCE HERCULES YOUTH BALLET The following classes are offered by Rosalyn Jordan who is a former student of the internationally acclaimed ballet choreographer and teacher, Bronislava Nijinska. She has studied tap with AI Gilbert and Tommy Sutton, and jazz with Gus Giordano and Luigi. Instructors: Leah Arintok, Sally Whitehead Rosalyn has performed professionally for over twenty years and has taught dance to children and adults. Currently she is teaching in the East Bay and Mann community centers. If you require more information, you can call Rosalyn at 465-1541. Your child will be introduced to the fundamental ballet movements which stimulate grace and muscular development. We will learn fun dances to classical music and songs children love. Location: CommunitylSwim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road Village Room Hercules Youth Ballet uses the Royal Academy of Dancing methodology, which is an internationally recognized standard. Fall classes begin August 30th and will continue in six week sessions throughout the school year. There is a set dress code for each class level, details of which will be distributed the first day of classes. Fewer than the recommended number of classes per week for levels 3, 4, and 5 (not less than 2 classes weekly) will be permitted, but it may slow the students progress. A minimum of three ballet classes weekly is required for pointe work; daily class is expected for students planning on doing major examinations. Location: Historic Clubhouse 535 Railroad Ave. BALLET 1 (new beginners - 8 to 11 years old) BALLET FOR THE YOUNG DANCER AGES: 3 1/2 to 5 years old DAY RESINON-RES Thur 9/16-10/21 . 4:00-4:30 pm Thur 10/28-12/9* 4:00-4:30 pm Additional family members pay: $30.00/$33.00 $30.00/$33.00 $25.00/$28.00 DAY DATE TIME RESINON-RES TuelThur TuelThur Tue!Thur 8/31-1017 10112-11118 11123-1113' 3:30-4:15 pm 3:30-4:15 pm 3:30-4:15 pm $60.00/$66.00 $60.00/$66.00 $60.00/$66.00 *No classes Thanksgiving Day (11125193), and Winter Break (12/20/93 12131193). *No class on Thursday, November 25, 1993. BALLET 2 AGES: 5 years old and up DAY DAY RESINON-RES TIME $30.00/$33.00 $30.00/$33.00 $25.001$28.00 Thur 9/16-10/21 5:00-5:30 pm Thur 10/28-12/9* 5:00-5:30 pm Additional family members pay: *No class on Thursday, November 25, 1993. Tue!Thur TuelThur TuelThur 8/31-1017 10/12-11/18 11123-1113* TIME RESINON-RES 4:15-5:15 pm 4:15-5:15 pm 4:15-5:15 pm $60.00/$66.00 $60.00/$66.00 $60.00/$66.00 *Noclasses Thanksgiving Day (11125/93), and Winter Break (12120/93 . 12131193). BALLET 3 DAY TAP FOR BOYS AND GIRLS High energy and lots offun! Routines and great rhythmic patterns for dancing feet will be taught. Besides developing coordination and grace, this class stimulates concentration which can be important in learning academic subjects. TIME Thur 9/ 16-10/21 4:30-5:00 pm Thur 10/28-1219* 4:30-5:00 pm Additional family members pay: • • Altordable Quality dental care ··Hercules .. across trom Lucky's *ll~~.)ffll~. *Jl:ailt. . . . , !t.lt'R151J1 *)fAiii:i-fII ..&ltA)fa*3 *~. ~A~.:&{l.lI/I" *iI_,4,lIld to 3:45-4:00 pm BALLET 4 DAY t!.. \!e ~ <: W,; ~;,.<il $80.00/$88.00 $80.00/$88.00 $80.00/$88.00 $30.00/$33.00 $30 .00/$33.00 $25.00/$28.00 Betty J. Fong, DDS Sam S. Leung, DMD, Associate, Welcome You. CODvenlent --Hercules .- across trom Lucky's 3:45-5:00 pm 3:45-5:00 pm 3:45-5:00 pm 'No classes on Monday, 9/6/93, during the Thanksgiving Holidays (1 1126/93 ) and Winter Break (12120/93 -12131193 ). ' ~~v :~~~~r)U~V l ~"'Q; • RESINON-RES RESINON-RES *No class on Thursday, November 25, 1993. by lrIendly stalt. ABk about our Introductory value lor new paUentB. Call 245-2522 lor your beallbl UCSF, member 01 Ibe American Dental ABsoclaUon and CaUlomla Dental soclaUon. 8/30-10/8 10/11-11119 11122-1114* Stretch Class will be from: AGES: 3 112 to 6 years old DAY MonlWedlFri MonIWedlFri MonIWedIFri TIME MonlWed Thur MonlWed Thur MonlWed Thur DATE 8/30-1017 10/ 11-1 1118 11/22-1113* TIME 5:00-6:30 5:15-6:45 5:00-6:30 5:15-6:45 5:00-6:30 5:15-6:45 BESINON-BES pm pm pm pm pm pm $80.00/$88.00 $80.00/$88.00 $80.00/$88.00 Serious Ballet 4 students who are interested in future, major examinations are encouraged to also attend the Friday Ba llet 3 class. ' No classes on Monday, 9/6/93, on Thanksgiving Day (11125/93), and Winter Break (12/20/93 -12/3 1/93). BALLET 5 DAY MonlWed Fri MonlWed Fri MonlWed Fri DATE 8/30-10/8 10/11-11119 11122-1114* RESINON-RES TIME 6:30-8:00 5:15-6:45 6:30-8:00 5:15-6:45 6:30-8:00 5:15-6:45 pm pm pm pm pm pm $100.00/$110.00 $100.00/$110.00 $100.00/$110.00 Major examination candidates, as well as students who wish to achieve peak standards, must take the Thursday Ballet 4 class. 'No classes on Monday, 9/6/93 , during the Thanksgiving Holiday (11126/93), and Winter Break (12120/93 -12131193). �CHILDRENS· CLASSES BAREFOOT DANCING Patricia d'Ottillie has been working with children for over 25 years. She holds a life teaching credential and currently works part-time for the Richmond School District teaching movement and art. She has worked with Anna Halpin, Christina Bush, and other modern dance teachers. She also has performed with the Next Step, a performance dance group. Barefoot dancing is a creative movement class for young children. This exciting class will explore new ways of moving to music. Warm-ups, rhythm, and coordination games are used to develop body awareness and creativity. Props are used to stimulate imagination. Guaranteed Fun!! Lomtion: CHEER LEADING &POMPON AGES: 2 to 3 years old DAY Come and learn the latest cheer techniques from local college cheerleaders! This course uses cheerleading to teach team participation, physical fitness, self confidence, but most of all fun! The course is designed for grades 2 - 5 and participants need to wear loose comfortable clothing with aerobic shoes. Location: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road Village Room RESLNON,RES TIME Man 9/20-10/25 Mon 1111 -12/6 1:00-1:30 1:45-2:15 1:00-1:30 1:45-2:15 pm pm pm pm $30.00/$33.00 $30.00/$33.00 Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road Village Room Grades: 2 through 5 DAYS DATES Mon Mon 9/27-10/18 10/25-11/15 RESlNaN-RES 3:30 - 4:30 pm 3:30 - 4:30 pm $26.00/$28.00 $26.00/$28.00 TUMBLING AND PRE-GYMNASTICS This fun-filled class is designed for children 7 - 10 years of age. This course is designed for continuing tumbling students who are preparing for a more advanced gymnastics class. Emphasis will be on balance, coordination and strength. Limit - 12 students per session. Location: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road Village Room DAYS DATES TIMES RESlNaN-RES Sat Sat 9/18-10/23 *11/6-12118 12:15 am-l:00 pm 12:15 am-l:00 pm $38.00/$42.00 $32.00/$35.00 CARPET CLEANERS SINCE 1978 *No class on Saturday November 13 and 27, 1993. The second class session is pro-rated due to a shorter holiday session. 799-5072 SUMMER SPECIAL CARPET STEAM CLEANING SS9CJCJ * ~NALSI499* TINY TUMBLERS ~ome join the fun while learning body movement awareness. -)faja'Ceaaace SteaDliDtJ lacludes: • Basic SteaJII cteaaiD8 -Color Bri&bCeaers • JDIJIIPresau.... £:nracttloa • FREE Estimates Tumbling ~nst:ruc~r Matthe:w Silveria brings over 10 years experience in motivating and Instructing tumbling and gymnastics. This class is designed for children ages 5 and 6 years of age and leads students to learn rolls, stretches, cartwheels, hand stands and more in a playful environment. • Heavily soiled. aRIU will require preconditioning at ZOe per :gq. ft . • 'Whita carpcta 2:50 per sq. f\. tnOI'O. • 0.... 1000 sq. ie. ct.... ed. ac • $45.00 minimum c~c I reaidcnl:iall ~.,. ...... ,q. it. Ask about our year-round maintenance program Limit - 12 students per session. Location: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road Village Room VALUABLE CotJPON -, - -, VALUABLE COUPI!I?+ VALUABLE COUPON- '%/2 PRICE', CHAIRS , BEGu..NTINGSTUDENTS DAYS DATES TIMES RESlNaN-RES Sat Sat 9/18-10/23 *11/6-12/18 11:15 am-12 :00 noon 11:15 am-12:00 noon $38.00/$42.00 $32.00/$35.00 CLEANED FROM --"""31 , 54'9'9 : & DUPONT TEFLON' WITH ENTIRE 'No class on Saturday November 13 and 27, 1993. The second class session is pro-rated due to a shorter holiday session. 11 �CHILDRENS· PROGRAMS TINY TOTS CHILDCARE The Parks and Recreation Department offers a Tiny Tots program which is a pre-school experience for children 2 yrs. 9 mos. to 5 yrs. of age. The Tiny Tots Preschool consists of two different types of programs to serve the . children in and around our community. The staff are dedicated to providing the best pre-school experience available for your child. Staff will assist your child in developing s elf-confidence and self-esteem, along with a sense of respons ibility and independence. The activities will cover the social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and creative aspects of your child's development. Our three program sites provide all the learning materials and apparatus of any large center, while still offering a home-like atmosphere and an opportunity for individualized instruction. Registration for the 1993-94 program year is curre ntly being accepted on a space a vailable basis. Registration is also open to non-residents and is accepted on a first come, first served basis. Lupine Child Care Center 1919 Lupine Road OhIone Child Care Center 1616 Pheasant Fox boro Community Center 1025 Canterbury Drive Th e "Little Learner" program is d esigned t o introd u ce c hildren to the p r eschool exp e rience and perhaps to their fi r st expe rimen t s wit h s ocialization in a large grou p setting. T his class aHows a g r eat dea l of f r eed om as far a s bala n ci n g work a n d p lay projects. The emphas is of t his class is learning how to work with othe rs in a v ariety of s ocia l s it u a tion s . Numbers , colors , s ha pes, and letters ~ r e introdu ced and s pe cia l atte ntion is paid to both Large a nd s ma ll motor d evelopment. T / TH Begins September 7 RES . /NON-RES. 9:00 am - 12:00 noon M/W/F Begins September 8 Lupine Child Care Center Ohlone Child Care Center 1919 Lupine Road 1616 Pheasant Lupine Ce nter, 799-8259 $78 .00 / $82 . 00 (pe r month) Kinder Dismiss al 4:30 p.m. Dismissal 6:30 p . m $207 . 00 $299.00 Grade 1-3 $ 92 . 00 $132.00 $212.00 Four-Day Program A.M . Care Dismissal 4:30 p.m. Dismissal 6: 30 p. m $ 74.00 $166.00 $239.00 $ 74.00 $106.00 $170.00 $ 74.00 $ 85.00 $159.00 $ 55.00 $124.00 $179.00 $ 55.00 $ 79.00 $127.00 $ 55.00 $ 64.00 119.00 $ 92.00 Grade 4-6 $ 92.00 $106.00 $199.00 Three- Day Program A.M. Care Dismissal 4:30 p.m. Dismissal 6: 30 p . m $115.00/$120.00 (per month) Ohione Cente r , 799-8224. Fee s are effective for the 93-94 s chool year b eginni n g Septe mber, 1993 at Her cules Sch ool (Lupine Child Care Cen ter ) a nd July, 1993 a t Ohione School (OWon e Child Care Center) . The se fees are mon thly. Fees ~ include holidays and sch eduled inservice (non-student) days. Thes e f ees are only effectiv e during t h e s c h ool y ear. Five- Day Program RES. /NON - RES. 9:00 am - 12:00 noon The Child Ca re Program is offered in the City's Child Care Buildings at Ohlone School and Hercules School (Lupine Site ) . A.M. Care The Pre-Kindergarten program is designed for 4-year-olds who will start kindergarte n the following September. TWs class is a little more structured and children are expected to follow instructions for a longer period of time. This program is designed to prepare children for kinde rgarten, and not to accelerate them beyond the basic requirements s et by the s chool district. The emphasis of the Pre- Kindergarten class is on how to us e the tools of learning and gaining a positive self-image. DAYS The daily schedule is structured to offer a variety of activities including crafts, games, sports, cultural appreciation, and life skills. Within the daily schedule there is also a short time allotted for homework. The Lupine and Ohlone Child Care Programs are currently accepting registration for the 1993-94 school year on a space available basis. Registration is als o open to non-residents on a fir s t come , fir s t served basis . The progr a m provides a 10% discount fo r two or more children in the same family . For more in fo rma tion, please conta ct t h e P r ogram Coor dinator s at each location . Thos e t elephone numbers are as follows: Tiny Tots programs are offered at the following locations: DAYS The Parks &,; Recreation Department offers a Beforel After School Child Care Program for children in K"6 grades. The Child Care Program is designed to enhance the child's school experience through socialization and recreation activities. The program operates during the school year from 6: 00 a. m. until 6:30 p.m. INTERSESSION DAY CAMP For more information , please contact the Tiny Tots Program Coordinator, at 799-8259 or 799-8235. Intersess ion is a weekly day camp offering care for children who are out of school during their track break on the Ohlone School Multi Track Educati~n Program. The program is open to school age children, grades K -6. There will be arts, crafts, sports, games, music and lots of fun! Registration is on-going. Space is limited to 46 c hildren each week. ~his program will be held at Ohlone Child Care Center, 1616 Pheas ant. The fIrst Intersession Day Camp Program starts on August 30th (for the Yellow Track). Intersession dates are: Yellow Track Red Track Blue Track Green Track Yellow Track Red Track Blue Track Green Track Yellow Track Red Track WINTER RECESS DAY CAMP The program will be closed on the following h olidays: The Parks 8& Recreation Department will be sponsoring a special camp during the Winter Recess. The camp is for elementary school age children grades K-3 and 4-6 and non-residents are welcome. The camp runs from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p. m with a variety of daily activities. The children will participate in seasonal arts and crafts, games and sports. Day Camp will be available at Lupine Child Care Center only on December 21,22,23,.27,28,29, and 30 for grades K-6. ~ESIDENTS' August 30 to September 24 September 27 to October 22 October 25 to November 19 November 22 to December 17 January 3 to February 2 February 3 to March 4 March 7 to March 31 April 4 to April 29 May 2 to May 27 May 31 to June 30 20~ WEEK DAYCAMP Is your child out of school during the week of February 22-25? 'Fhe Parks &. Recreation Department is offering a special program for Presldents Week Break. The program is open to elementary school age c hildren grades K-~ at the Lupine Child Care Site and grades 4-6 at the OWone ChUd Care Site. Non-residents are welcome The program runs from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. There will be arts &. crafts, sports, games and music . Registration will begin January 10, 1993. Space is limited and is based on a first come, first served basis. Labor Day Thanksgiv ing Chris tmas Eve New Year's Eve Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Pres idents Day Memorial Day September 6 Novembe r 25 & 26 December 24 December 31 January 17 February 21 May 30 Fees are charged on a weekly basis: RESIDENTS NON-RES Five- Day Program Core Program a: 00 am-4 : 30 pm A . M. Extended Care 6: 00-8: 00 am P.M. Extended Care 4:30-6:30 pm $85.00 $ 7.50 $ 7.50 $95.00 $10.00 $10.00 Four-Day Program Core Program a: 00 am-4 : 30 pm A . M. Extended Care 6:00-8:00 am P.M. Extended Care 4:30-6:30 pm $68.00 $ 6.00 $ 6 . 00 $76.00 $ 8.00 $ 8.00 Note: The program will be closed Presidents Day. Monday. February 21. Fees for the Winter Recess and the Presidents Week Day Camps are charged on 8 weekly basis: RESIDENTS NON-RES Four- Day Program Core Program 8:00 am-4:30 pm A.M. Extended Care 6:00-8:00 am P.M. Extended Care 4:30-6:30 pm $68.00 $ 6.00 $ 6 . 00 $76.00 $ 8.00 $ 8.00 Three- Day Program Core Program 8: 00 am..:4: 30 pm A.M. Extended Care 6:00-8:00 am P.M. Extended Care 4:30-6:30 pm $51.00 $ 4.50 $ 4.50 $57.00 $ 6.00 $ 6.00 Three- Day Program Core Program 8: 00 am-4: 30 pm A.M. Extended Care 6:00-8:00 am P.M. Extended Care 4:30-6:30 pm $51.00 $ 4.50 $ 4.50 $57.00 $ 6.00 $ 6.00 Registration forms are available at the Community Center/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. A $10.00 deposit is required for each week reserved (deposit will be applied to weekly fee). For more information call 799-8224. Day Camp will be available at Lupine Child Care Center on December 20, 21, 22, 23, .27, 28, 29, 30. �MARTIAL ARTS TE • This dynamic program brings instructor Joe Garcia, 5th degree black belt, to of Hercules. Mr. Garcia has more than 30 years of experience in the 1m."""", arts and is a well respected teacher in the Bay Area. He is trained in Wado Ryu style of karate, a traditional form of the art that emphasizes (form), Kumite (very light contact fighting), and self-defense. Mr. Garcia also teach traditional philosophy passed down from generation to I"en"ration of martial artists. Sessions are monthly and enrollment is ::~~::'::f Children must be at least 5 years old and know the difference left and right. I RESLNON-RES $35.00/$38.00 Per Month $20.00/$22.00 Additional Family Members Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road Village Room WEDNESDAY: 5:00 to 6:00 pm All White Belts (Beginners & Children under 10 years) All Yellow Belts (Children 9 Ky) 6:00 to 7:00 pm All White Belts (Beginners & Children over 10 years) All Yellow Belts (Adults 8 Ky and 9 Ky) 7:00 to 8:00 pm All Green Belts (Adults 6 Ky and 7 Ky) THURSDAY: 5:00 to 6:00 pm All Yellow Belts (Children 8 Ky & 8+ Ky) 6:00 to 7:00 pm All Green Belts (Children 6 Ky & 7 Ky) 7:00 to 8:00 pm All Purple Belts (5 Ky) FRIDAY: 5:30 to 6:45 pm All Belts - Students must have fighting gear to attend this class. There will be no exceptions. COULD YOUR AD!!! JUDO Judo is a martial art that concentrates primarily on throwing and grappling techniques. The striking and self-defense techniques are practiced only in Kata form. Judo has been an Olympic event since 1964, and is the only martial art to become an official Olympic sport. Our Judo instructor, Wayne Cunningham, who is a Yodan (4th degree black belt), has been studying Judo for over 30 years. Wayne is one of the few teachers of Judo Kata in the United States. The instructor will take registration for all classes at any time during the sessions. If you wish to speak to the instructor prior to enrollment, you may call 799-9906, or you may visit the class. Location: Oblone Community Center, 190 Turquoise Drive JUNIOR CLASS - Ages 7 to 12 DAY nATES Man & Wed On-going Additional family members pay: TIME RES/NON-RES 6:00-7:00 pm $35.00/$38.00 $17.00/$19.00 TIME RESfNON-RES 7:00-9:00 pm $35.00/$38.00 $17.00/$19.00 TIME RESfNON-RES 7:00-9:00 pm $35.00/$38.00 $17.00/$19.00 SENIOR CLASS - Ages 13 and Up DAY DATES Man & Wed On-going Additional family members pay: See page 22 for information on how to advertise in THE KATAS (Pre-arranged forros) DAY DATES Fri On-going Additional family members pay: Let your neighbors know about your business!! �GYM PROGRAMS OPEN GYM PASSES The City of Hercules Community/Swim Center complex has open gym passes available for residents and non-residents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry, while the non-resident passes are for convenience only and are set at the regular drop-in rate. Open Gym Passes are valid throughout the year. D~iD Rates Adults Youth (16 & under) Open Gym: $ 3.50 1.50 Open Gym passes TEEN/ADULT OPEN Resjde nts ** Non_Residents Dynamite Pass (10 visits) Adults Youth $25.00 12.00 $35.00 15.00 Avid Athlete (25 visits) Adults Youth $50.00 25.00 $87.50 37.50 ** Identification will be requested for purchases of resident discount passes. YOUTH/TEEN OPEN GYM oin all your friends for an exciting game of basketball. Open play periods are scheduled for youth and teens ages 9 - 16 years and non-residents are welcome. Players, with beginner to advanced skill levels, are encouraged to drop-in. The play periods are for fun and are designed to create a social, recreational environment where everyone feels comfortable to participate and socialize! Location: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road wrrw DATES TIMES 11122 - 11124 11:00 - 2:00 pm BASKETBALL LEAGUE The Teen/Adult Open Basketball League is designed for teams with 5 or more players, ages 16 and over. Games are played on Thursday evenings beginning at 7 :45 p.m. at the Hercules Community/Swim Center Gymnasium. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Teams will be required to provide a photograph of each player on the team roster prior to the start ofleague play. Individuals are encouraged to sign-up on the player interest list for possible placement on teams. Maximum roster size is 10 with a minimum of 5 players. All games will be officiated by certified basketball officials. The department must have a minimum of 4 teams to run the league and a maximum of 6 teams will be admitted. Rules and game schedule will be discussed at the managers' meeting scheduled for Monday, September 20 at 7:15 p.m. at the Community/Swim Center. Location: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road DAY Th ** DATES TIME RES /NON-RES 10/21 - 1113 7:45-10:45 pm *$375.00/$425 .00 • There is an additional $5.00 fee per non~resident player on a resident team. To qualify for a resident team, there must be a 60% minimum of Hercules residents actively playing on the team. ** There will be no league games on Thursday, November 25, 1993 and December 23 and 30, 1993 due to the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays. $1.50 ADULT OPEN GYM Join all your friends for a energetic evening of basketball or volleyball. Open play periods are ongoing for persons sixteen (16) years and older. Players, with beginner to advanced skill levels, are encouraged to drop-in. The play periods are for fun and are designed to create a social , recreational environment where everyone feels comfortable to participate and socialize! . @,, tttttt ,. Location: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road DAYS ACTMTY W Volleyball Basketball wrh '" T IMES 7:45 pm - 10:00 pm 7:45 pm - 10:00 pm RES/NON-RES $3.50 Drop-in' $3.50 Drop-in' Multi-visit discount passes are available for residents. Please refer to the Open Gym Pass section in this brochure. Note: Open gym program will not be available during league programs; Volleyball League Wednesdays, 9/15 to 11117 Basketball League Thursdays, 10/21 to 1113 Stephen L. Gold,D.D.s. ORTHODONTICS TEEN/ADULT COED VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE Get set for the match of your life when you join our Winter Coed Volleyball League for teens and adults 16 years or older! All participants must register as a team. All league matches are held from 7:45 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. beginning in January. This league is limited to the first eight teams, so register now! All league fees must be accompanied with a team roster. Teams will be required to provide a photograph of each player on the team roster prior to the start of league play. Team fees include league games and certified officials, practice periods, and awards. Roster size will be a maximum of twelve (12) players per team with a minimum of 5 teams and maximum of 8 teams. A managers' meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the Dynamtte ltoom at the Community/Swim Center. Individuals are encouraged to attend the manager's meeting for possible placement on teams. Scu!ptor of Smifes Location: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road DAYS 1SOO TARA HILLS DRIVE SUITE 204 PINOLE, CA. 94S64 724-4746 14 DATES Wed. 1/5 - 3/9 •• TIME 7:45 - 10:00 pm RES /NON-RES $ 185.00/$2 25.00 per team There is an additional $5.00 fee for each non-resident player on a resident team. To qualify for a resident team, there must be a 60% minimum of Hercules residents actively playing on the team. �GYM PROGRAMS TEEN BASKETBALL PEE WEE BASKETBALL The Pee Wee basketball program is designed to teach the basic fundamentals of basketball with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce participants to dribbling, shooting, passing, and rebouneling skills, in addition to assisting in the development of eye-hand and running coordination. League fee includes a team practice shirt, coaching staff, practice periods. league games and referrees, and awards at the conclusion of the season. The Teen basketball program is designed to teach the basic skills of basketball with an emphasis on sportsmanship and recreation. The program provides instruction on dribbling, shooting, passing, rebounding, defensive and offensive positioning. In adelition, players will be introduced to mles and regulations similar to high school level basketball. League fee includes a team practice shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, league games and referrees, and awards at the conclusion of the season. The league is open to youths ages 7 to 9 years with beginner to advanced skill levels. participants must hring a copy of their birth certificate 1It the time of registratioD, The league will have priority registration for Hercules residents only and then open registration for non-residents. Maximum enrollment is 36 with a minimum of 24 necessary to conduct the program. There will be an information meeting to discuss rules and regulations on Monday, September 27th at 7:15 p.m. at the Community/Swim Center. The league is open to youths ages 13 to 15 years with beginner to advanced skill levels. participants must hring a copy ofthejr bjrth certificate at the time of registration. The league will have priority registration for residents and then open registration for non-residents. Maximum. enrollment is 36 with a minimum of 24 necessary to conduct the program. There will be a parent information meeting to eliscuss mles and regulations on Tuesday, September 21st at 7:15 p.m. at the Community/Swim Center. Practice sessions will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays either at 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. League games will be held on Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings. Practice sessions will be held on Tuesdays!Thursdays from either 4:00 to 5:15 p.m. or 5:00 to 6:15 p.m. Leagne games will be held on Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings. Location: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road Location: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road DAYS MfW MfW DATES 10/4 - 12118 10/4 - 12118 T.IM.E.S B.ES.LNON:RES. DAYS DATES T.IM.E.S RES /NON-RES 4:00-5: 15 pm 5:00-6: 15 pm $55.00/$60.00 $55.00/$60.00 T!Th T!Th 10/5 - 12118 10/5 - 12118 4:00-5:15 pm 5:00-6:15 pm $55.00/$60.00 $56.00/$60.00 9/7/93 - 9/18/93 9/20/98 - 10/ 2193 .. Priority registration: (Hercules residents only) Open registration: <Residents and Non-Residents) • Priority registration: (Hercules Residents Only) Open registration: (Residents and Non-Residents) 9/ 7/93 - 9/18/93 9/20/93 -10/ 2193 ELEMENTARY YOUTH BASKETBALL GIRL'S YOUTH BASKETB}lLL The Girl's Youth basketball program is designed to teach the basic skills of basketball with an emphasis on sportsmanship and recreation. The program provides instruction on dribbling, shooting, passing, rebounding, defensive and offensive positioning. League fee includes a team practice shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, league games and referrees, and awards at thl2! conclusion of the season. The league is open to girls ages 10 to 12 years with beginner to advanced skill levels. participants mnst hring a copy of their hirth certificate at the time of registration . The league will have priority registration for Hercules residents only and then open for non-resident registration. Maximum en,-ollment is 36 with a minimum of ·24 necessary to conduct the program. There will be a parent information meeting to eliscuss rules and regulations on Monday, March 14th at 7:15 p.m. at the Community/Swim Center. The Elementary Youth basketball program is designed to teach the basic skills of basketball with an emphasis on sportsmanship and recreation. The program provides instruction on dribbling, shooting, passing, rebounding, defensive and offensive positioning. League fee includes a team practice shirt, coaching practice periods, league games and referees, and awards at the conclusion the season. The league is open to youths ages 10 to 12 years with beginner to advanced skill levels. participants must hring a copy ofthejr hirth certificate at the tjme of registration. The league will have priority registration for Hercules residents only and then open for non-resident registration. Maximum enrollment is 72 with a minimum of 24 necessary to conduct the program. There will be a parent information meeting to discuss mles and regnlationa on Monday, December 13th at 7:15 p.m. at the Community/Swim Center. Practice sessions will be held on either Mondays/Wednesdays or Tuesdays!Thursdays from 4:00 - 5:15 p.m. or 5:00 - 6:15 p.m. League games will be held on Friday afternoons or Saturday mornings. Team (and practice time) assignments will be made after the registration. When registering, please specify Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday!Thursday practice. Practice sessions will be held on either Mondays/Wednesdays or Tuesdays!Thursdays from 4:30 - 5:45 p.m. League games will be held on Friday afternoons or Saturday mornings. This is a Location: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road DAYS DATES TIMES 1110 - 3119 1110 - 3119 1111 - 3119 1111 - 3119 4:00-5:15 5:00-6:15 4:00-5:15 5:00-5:15 ll.el:)' popular program, so we suggest that you register early! Location: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road RES /NON-RES pm pm pm pm DAYS DATES T.IM.E.S RES /NON-RES MfW T!Th 3/21 - 5/14 3/22 - 5/14 4:30-5:45 pm 4:30-5:45 pm $55.00/$60.00 $55.00/$60.00 MfW MfW T!Th T!Th 2114/93 - 3/ 5/93 31 7/93 - 3/19/93 • Priority Registration: (Hercules Residents Only) Open Registration: (Residents and • Priority Registration: (Hercules Residents Only) Open Registration: (Residents and Non-Residents ) $55.00/$60.00 $55.00/$60.00 $55.00/$60.00 $55.00/$60.00 11115/93 - 121 4/93 �TENNIS FITNESS /AZZERCISE TENNIS CLASSES The art of jazz dance combined with the science of exercise physiology. Each 60- to 65-minute class includes both easy-to-follow. fun aerobic-dance routines and muscle-toning-and-stretching exercise; a warm-up precedes the aerobics, and cool-downs follow the exercise. All to the beat of great music, from oldies to jazz to the newest popular tunes! Watch for JazzerCircuit coming soon! New students may register at class and join anytime. Location: Location: PEE WEE TENNIS Pee Wee Tennis is a comprehensive program designed to introduce children 4 to 6 years old to the game of tennis in a fun and rewarding way. By tailoring the equipment and size of the playing court to the size, needs, and athletic ability of your children, Mr. Pee Wee Tennis allows them to learn the sport quickly and to have fun! Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road Main Room CLASS FEES Drop-In: 4 Classes: 8 Classes: 12 Classes: The basic concept of Mr. Pee Wee Tennis is similar to that of T-Ball, the pint size version of baseball. Every element of Mr. Pee Wee Tennis have been created specifically for small players - from the short court they play on, to the 21" rackets and foam tennis balls. Students may provide their own 21" racquet, or purchase one from the Parks & Recreation Department for $12.50. $ 6.00 $20.00 $28.00 $36.00 TIME TWThF Sat Sun 9:30-10:30 am 9:00-10:00 am 8:45- 9:45 am * MW 6:30- 7:30 pm 6:15- 7:15 pm * * TTh Refugio Valley Tennis Court Complex Corner of Refugio Valley Road and Pheasant Drive !lAY DATES TIME RERfNON-RES Tues 9/21-10/12 Tues 10/ 19-1119 4:00-4:30 pm 4:00-4:30 pm $27.00/$30.00 $27.00/$30.00 All All BEGINNER * Babysitting available these classes only. Fee: $1.00 per family. The beginning level stresses instruction on the basic strokes and desirable foot position. The basic strokes include forehandlbackhand, volley, overhead, and serve. BACK FLEXIBILIIY & STRENGTHENING The purpose of this class is to teach an array of no-impact deep muscle therapy exercises. You will learn how to prevent (or rid yourself of) unnecessary back discomfort by flexing and strengthening your delicate back muscles. Excellent for over-all toning! Great 'before or after workouts! Instructor for this ,course is Dr. Denise Walther. Location: Hercules Senior Center, 111 Civic Drive DATES TIME RF.RINON-RES Tues Ori~Going 7:15-8:15 pm $15.00/$17.00 Per Month TIME RESfNON-RES AGES Man Man 10/11-1111 1118 -11/29 3:30-4:30 pm 3:30-4:30 pm $36.00/$39.00 $36.00/$39.00 7-14 7-14 Man Mon 10/11-1111 11/8 -11129 4:30-5:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm $36.00/$39.00 $36.00/$39.00 141up 141up Sat Sat 9/18-10/9 10/16-1116 4:00-5:00 pm 4:00-5:00 pm $36.00/$39.00 $36.00/$39.00 141up 141up ~~ I This class is on-going and students may join at any time during the month or may pay on a drop-in basis. The drop-in fee is $5.00 per class. Please bring mat and wear loose clothing. DAYS !lAY DATES INTERMEDIATE There is continuous emphasis on the basic strokes. Instruction and drills will relate to ball direction, court coverage and keeping the ball in play. !lAY DATES TIME RESINON-RES AGES Tues 9/14-10/5 Tues 10/12-11/2 Tues 11/9 -11130 4:30-5:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm $36.00/$39.00 $36.00/$39.00 $36.00/$39.00 All All All ADVANCED The importance of the basic strokes in order to enhance the players' skills is emphasized. Instruction and drills are geared toward match play - placing shots, sustaining a rally, showing consistency in serves. Students will play points and play matches against each other, talk about conditioning and consider entering tournaments. TAl CHI CHUAN Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese exercise designed to promote flexibility, strength, balance and coordination. It also emphasizes stretching and slo\v graceful mov.ements and is especially good for reducing tension in the body. Many arumal movements are mimicked in teaching this art fonn such as the bear's, the tiger's, and the crane's, just to mention a few . The form of Tai Chi being taught by instructor Bryan Umeki is called Kwang Ping Yang Style. which is at least 3,000 years old, a nd is rarely taught outside of China. This class is also beneficial as a tool for meditation purposes. This class is on-going and students may join at any time during the session. Location: Sat Sat 16 Foxboro Community Center, 1025 Canterbury Avenue 10/23-12111 118 -2/26 TIME RESINON.,RES 9:00-10:00 am 9:00-10:00 a m $44.00/$48.00 $44.00/$48.00 !lAY DATES TIME RESfNON-RES AGES Tues 9/14-10/5 Tues 10/12-1112 Tues 11/9 -11/30 5:30-6:30 pm 5:30-6:30 pm 5:30-6:30 pm $36.00/$39.00 $36.00/$39.00 $36.00/$39.00 All All All �SENIOR ACTIVITIES Current Classes friends, Food, and Fun and Companionship is what the He rcules Senior program is all about. We would like to invite you to join our center for a day of activities or to just come and relax for awhile. The Hercules Senior program provides a variety of social and recreational activities in a home-like atmosphere with an emphasis on hospitality. You will be warmly welcomed by our volunteer s taff when you stop in to visit our center or to ask for additional information about Qur programs and Creative Movement T/F 9:00 am-lO:QO am (Resuming Sept . 14) Instructor: Carla Tandy All adults & seniors are welcome! You do not n eed to be a senior citizen for this college sponsored class. No fee. Fabric Painting MF· ·lst & 3rd Wednesday and Friday of month Instructor: Louise Horton services. In this s upportive e n v ironment you will find a variety of social recrea tional and intellectual services for all seniors. The Hercu les Senior program and s upport services are available to adults 55+ . Most activities and programs welcome participation by adults of all ages on a space available basis. These serv ices include activities classes, day/overnight excurs ions, health screening services, multi-cultural enrichment, and mu c h, much more! Our program strives to e nsure a physically and emotionally non-threatening environment for all, as well as encouraging socia lization with peers and family. We e n coura ge you to drop in and say hello to our staff and voluntee rs any time Monday, Wednesday, T hursday and Friday, from 9: 00 a. m. to 2: 00 p.m. We will be open some Tuesdays for special activities. Our Center \,0,;11 provide you with updated information on current a nd up coming activities and events. Ongoing Activities Federal Hot Lunch Program MWF 11 :45 am-1:00pm This is a.n inexpensive, nut~itious meal program for $1.50 - $1. 75 per meal. Pleas.e Slgn-Ul? one day prIOr to scheduled meal. For this program the reqUIred age IS 62 years or older, or the participant must be physically challenged. Lunchtime Buffet" Salad Bar TH 12 : 00 Noon Sign-ups will be taken in advance for the lunch buffet. Cost varies according to menu. Hercules Healthy Hikers MTTH 9:00 am-l0:00 am This walking group is led by Cheri Bellecci from Doctors Hospital and meets at Refugio Valley Park. . Bingo MWTHF 1:()0 pm- 2:15 pm Bowling TH 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm For a nominal fee , all adults and seniors are welcome to bowl at Pinole Valley lanes. Please register at the Senior Center. cards (your choice) MWTHF 1 :()O pm- 2:00 pm Coffee " Snacks Weekdays 9:00 am- 2:00 pm 10:00 am-12:oo pm Make It Yourself Crafts Holidays and All Occasions For $.50 and Up -2nd & 4th Wednesday of month Instructor: Virginia Kunaniec W· 10:00 am-l:oo pm NeedIebeads Workshop Instructor: Davidson / Wong Th 10:00 am-3:00 pm Ceramics Instru ctor: Gina Robinson M 9:30 am-12:oo pm Nutrition Instructor: Tracy Baker, Docto r s Hospital Th 10:00 am-11:00 am Origami *4 th Tuesday of month Instructor: Fujikawa /Kat o T* 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm Plastic Canvas Ins tructor: June Puckett W 10 : 00 am- 1:00 pm Punc h Embroidery MF* *Ist & 3rd Wednesday and Friday of month Instructor: Louise Horton Sequin Art 10:00 am-12:00 pm W· 10:00 am-12:00 pm W 9:00 am-l0:oo am *1st Wednesday of mont h Instructor: Louise Horton Tai Chi Instructor: Bryan Umeki New! New! Ballroom Room Dancing b e.g ins on Wednesday, September 15 from 1: 00 to 4: 00 p.m. Bring your dancing partner for an enjoyable afternoon of exercise, fun, and a good time! A minimal fee of $1.00 will be charged per person. If you have a favorite tape you would like to dance to, please feel free to bring it in! English as a Second Language (ESL) is a class that will be open to a ll adults regardless of age. The class will be held Mondays and Fridays beginning September 13, 12: 30 to 3:00 p.m. Please register in class with the instructor. This class is being offered free of charge by the West Contra Costa Unified School District. Special Services Free Blood. Pressure Screening 2nd Wednesday of the month 10:00 - 11:00 am ON THE ROAD AGAINff Legal, Health, Personal, &: Job Referrals - Information on Immigration - Other Mis cellaneous Senior Service Information - Special Workshops and Speake rs to be arranged Notary Public Appointments Only Practitioner: Bill Prather, Realtor & Notary No Charge Tax Assistance - Free Service - January to April BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. CALL 799-8219 :I: : BESTSETJ·ER IS BACK! l.'!i.~..t IIIII ADULT TRIPS lO'tl US Otl Otl~ --'§ Enjoy up to 50% off dining, theatre, mOvies, sports, travel and morel Get away for the day and join us on a fun and exciting day trip. Travel to places that you have always w81)ted to see but don't want to drive to. Le t the bus driver chauffeur you there in style. Call the Senior Center at 799-8219 f or more trip information. Call RENO OVERNIGHTER to be held on Monday and Tuesday, NO"meber 16 & 17 leaving Hercules at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday TO ORDER: MUCH MORE TO COME!!!!!! PROCEEDS TO: (S 10) 799-8219 0Dly ~"II.UII. HERCULES SENIOR CENTER 17 �RENTAL FACILITIES Historic Clubhouse Ohlone Community Center The Ohlone Community Center is located at 190 Turquoise Drive, adjacent to the Ohlone Neighborhood Park. The Ohlone Community Center was one of the first public facilities constructed in the city limits in 1985, and served as a meeting location for the Hercules City Council until the Civic Center Complex was built in 1988. . This facility is best suited for small parties and meetings not to exceed 100 people. Due to its proximity to the surrounding residential neighborhood, this facility is not available for dances and/or strobe, flashing, or rotating lights. The Ohlone Center has one medium sized assembly room approximately 1,000 square feet, in addition to a residential kitchen, outdoor patio, restrooms, and small parking lot. Standard rental fees include facility use for minimum of five hours, five 12ft. tables, and 100 folding chairs. The Historic Clubhouse is located at 535 Railroad Avenue overlooking the beautiful San Pablo Bay. This facility is situated within the City's Historical District and is registered as a National Historic Building. The Historic Clubhouse was built in 1899 as a social center for workers of the Hercules Powder Manufacturing Plant, and after extensive renovation work, this facility was re-opened for public use in 1990. This facility is best suited for parties, fundraising events, and other social gatherings not to exceed 200 people. The facility has one large assembly room approximately 1,860 square feet, in addition to the kitchen, serving room, bar are!!., bay window alcove, restrooms, and parking lot. Standard rental fees include facility use for minimum of five hours, twenty 60" round tables (seating for 8), four 6ft. tables, and 200 folding chairs. Foxboro Community Center Senior Center The Hercules Senior Center is located at 111 Civic Drive, adjacent to the Civic Center Complex. The Hercules Senior Center was constructed and dedicated in 1988. The Senior Center is used throughout the week for senior citizen programming, however, this facility is available for evening and weekend rentals. This facility is best suited for parties and group meetings not to exceed 150 people. This facility has one large assembly room approximately 1,275 square feet, with a wooden floor suitable for dancing. Additional areas available for rentals include kitchen, outdoor patio area, restrooms, and parking lot. Standard rental fees include facility use for minimum of five hours, ten 12ft. tables, and 100 folding chairs. The Foxboro Community Center is located at 1025 Canterbury Avenue, adjacent to the Foxboro Neighborhood Park. This facility was constructed and dedicated in 1986 for the Foxboro area. This facility is best suited for small parties and meetings not to exceed 75 people. Due to its proximity to the surrounding residential neighborhood, this facility is not available for dances and/or strobe, flashing, or rotating lights . The Foxboro Center has one small assembly room approximately 735 square feet, restrooms, street parking, and large outdoor park area including tennis and basketball courts. This facility does not have a kitchen facility. Standard rental fees include facility use for minimum of five hours, six 6ft. tables, and 60 folding chairs. For more information on rental fees and applications, call the Hercules Community Center at 799-8291 18 �RENTAL FACILITIES Hercules Community Center / Swim Center The Community Center/Swim Center is located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. This facility is situated within a beautiful valley surrounded by eucalyptus groves and open space. The Community Center/Swim Center was opened in 1991 and is the focal point for all recreation activities in the City of Hercules. In addition to housing the Parks and Recreation Registration Office, the center's design allows for a variety of activities and/or rentals to be conducted with the same facility. This facility is best suited for parties, fundraising events, weddings, receptions, and other social gatherings not to exceed 400 people. The Community Center portion of this facility includes a large assembly room approximately 5,200 square feet, with a portable stage area, three multi-purpose classrooms, a full commercial kitchen, outdoor patio area, restrooms, and parking lot. Standard rental includes facility use for a seven hour minimum, twenty 12ft. tables, ten 6ft. taules, and 300 folding chairs. The Swim Center portion of this facility includes a large adult lap pool with diving area, including one and three meter diving boards. In addition, there is a smaller children's pool which provides for wading from 0 to 3 feet in depth. Adult pool attendance is limited to a maximum of 250 persons and the children's pool is limited to a maximum of 75 persons. Rentals of the pool areas include supervisory and lifeguarding staff and is li'm ited to the swim season. . PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS Foxboro Park Refugio Valley Park Refugio Valley Road/Pheasant Drive ., Facilities: Picnic Tables (7); Barbeques (7); ChIldren s P.lay Structure; Tennis Courts (4); Drinking Fountain; Parklllg Spaces (37); Restrooms; Walking/Jogging Path; Par Course; Gazebo; Lake; Open Playfield. 1025 Canterbury Avenue Facilities: Children's Play Structure; Tennis ·Courts (2); Basketball Court; Picnic Tables (4); Barbeques (4); Open Playfield; Walking/Jogging Path; Drinking Fountain; Restrooms; Street Parking; Recreation Facility. Woodfield Park 1919 Lupine Road Facilities: Children's Play Structure; Basketball Courts (1) ; Tenn!s Courts (2); Drinking Fountain; Softball Field; Open Playfleld; Restrooms; Street Parking; ""Basketball (2) and Volleyb.all Courts (2); and *Tetherball (3). Adjacent to the Hercules Elementary School. Ohlone Park 190 Turquoise Drive Facilities: Picnic Tables (19); Children's Play Structure; Softball Field; Open Playfield; Restrooms, Parking Spaces (17); Nature Trail; Amphitheatre; Recreation Facility; **Volleyball (2) . and Basketball Courts (2); *Kickball; and "Tether ball (4). Adjacent to the Ohlone Elementary School. (** Indicates equipment on school property adjacent to park) 19 �Support our Local Businesses Willow Center Creekside Center Collin's Foods Videos 2U Guerrero Farmer's Insurance Beauty Cuts Willow Garden Restaurant Mrs. G's Donuts BP all Gas Station Jamalos Pizza Jo Jo's Restaurant Creekside Family Dentistry Hercules Pet Clinic NRS Dynamic City Realty Round Table Pizza Aquila Travel Creekside Dry Cleaners Hercules Florist & Gifts Magic Movie Video Asian Food Mart Family Hair Cuttery Lucky Supermarket U.S. Post Office Bank of America Stylistic Beauty Supply Imageworks Photo Processing Thrifty Northshore Business Park Wells Fargo Bank Dragon Terrace Restaurant Diamond Video Hercules Chiropractic Center Elite Red Carpet Realty/Pacific Mortgage Hercules Internal Medicine Associates Hercules Cleaners Burgerama & Mexican Food Restaurant Zisman Optometry Dr. Fong Family Dentistry Cafe Nobel PACIFIC REFINERY SAN PABLO BAY Railroad Avenue Business Associates Cottage Crafts Inform Public Relations Synergistic Telcom Wordsmiths Sycamore Place Hercules Medical Center Hunnington Learning Center. Sunflower Bakery Victorious Promotions Comix Comic Bookstore Oriental Filipino Food Center Sycamore Place Family Dentistry Century 21 Realty Abad, CPA New York Life Insurance Farmers Insurance Park Lake Plaza Raley's Superstore McDonald's Restaurant Postal Annex + Video Outlet Oriental Foods To Go Park Lake Cleaners Subway Sandwiches , , SHOP HERCULES • • 20 �HERCULES HAPPENINGS!! The Herculean staff has been notified of upcoming events that will be of interest to residents. If your organization will be holding events that you would like other Hercules residents to know about, please call the City Clerk's Office at 799-8215 or Parks and Recreation at 799-8291. The Annual Art, Wine and Food Festival will be held on September 11 and 12 at Refugio Valley Park from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Hercules Halloween Committee will hold a planning and organization meeting on September 16 from 5: 30-6: 30 at the Community/Swim Center. Volunteers are needed and may c~ll Bill Prather at 799-1367 or 222-2200 for this year's "Antigraffiti & Mural Fundraiser." This year's halloween event will feature a haunted garden and a visit from the Creature in the Black Lagoon. HERCULES YOUTH ASSIST THE CITY The City of Hercules staff received a great deal of assistance during the summer from two young women who live- in Hercules . Stacy Anne Fillanadora came to the City through the Summer Youth Employment Program. She was assigned to the City Clerk's Office and aSSisted other departments as needed. Stacy is a Senior at Pinole Valley High. She plans to attend community college after graduation and work in her family's business. Jennifer Isidro answered the City's plea for volunteers and provided assistance to almost every department. During the last weeks of August, she spent most of her time in the Finance Department. Jennifer is a Junior at El Cerrito High School and serves as a Youth Advisor to the City's Community Services Commission. The fourth annual Vintage Thunderbird Concours will be held in Refugio Valley Park on Sunday, September 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 4: 00 p. m. There is no admission charge. Proceeds from a raffle and t-shirt sales will benefit the Hercules Senior Center. September 20 - 24 is Beat the Back-up Week in California. Help reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality and conserve fuel, use public transportation or rideshare. Visitors from Hercules' Sister City, Tsushima, Japan, will be in the City on October 3, 4,and 5 . An international potluck will be held on Sunday beginning at 5:00 at the community./Swim Center. Residents wishing to have a student from one of the Tsushima intermediate schools stay with them should call 7996231. October 4 is the deadline to 2 election. ~egister to vote for the November ·S0 E.~e(G\ ~\Gtl1' The Hercules Seniors' Fall Bazaar will be held on Saturday, october 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Hercules Senior Center, 111 Civic Drive. This is an annual event showcasing many fine handicrafts along with a bake sale and a raffle. October 30 and 31 is the date for disposal of toxic household products. Call 1-600-750-4096 for an appointment. November 2 6 p.m. ELECTION DAY. The polls are open from 7 a.m. to ~OO~ ifEH\ 1'0 'JO NOVEMBER 2, 1993 CITY OF HERCULES EMERGENCY SIREN SYSTEM The Annual Victorian Faire is scheduled for Saturday, November_ ........................................................................ 13 and Sunday, November 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 5;00 p.m. at the Community/Swim Center on Refugio Valley Road. This event is a juried crafts fair which draws artists and craftspeople from all over the state. Admission is $.50 and parking is free. CLEANING REFUGIO VALLEY CREEK BED Country Run Homeowners Association contracted with California Conservation Corps (CCC) to clean the bed of Refugio Valley Creek through country Run property to Refugio Valley Park. cce's west County crew (San Pablo) worked for two weeks, August 9-20, an East county (Pittsburg) crew helped for three days. Hercules resident, Kelly Soriano was one of the hardworking CCC crew. Storm debris, dead cattails and fallen trees were removed to improve stream flow. Shrubs were trimmed and some smaller trees removed to avoid future fire and flood problems. Work was done under a permit from the California Department of Fish and Game. Hercules City Engineer Ron Richardson and Public Works Inspector John Dudgeon cooperated by providing advice and the loan of a truck to haul debris to dumpsters. , City.of Hercules staff is working wittJ. a countywide committee of cities, Contra Costa County and industries to develop an integrated warning system including sirens. The planning process will be completed in December with implementation scheduled for January, 1994. More information will be provided in the Winter issue of The Herculean. DO YOU HAVE OLD PAINTS AND PESTICIDES TO DISPOSE OF? These and other products are hazardous waste and don't belong in your garbage can or down your storm drain or sewer. They can pollute the environment, harm garbage workers, and disrupt wastewater treatment. Stored in the home, they present a hazard to children and pets. THE RIGHT THING TO DO ••. Residents of Contra Costa County may properly dispose of their unwanted toxic household products without Charge. Temporary weekend collection sites will be established throughout the county in an ongoing program. ApPOintments are required and spaces are limited, so make your appointment as soon as possible by calling the toll-free number below . Hercules residents will be asked to bring your hazardous waste to a collection site in Pinole on October 30 and 31. These products are also hazardous: paint thinners, solvents and varnishes, cleaners, bleaches, drain openers and aerosols, used motor oil, antifreeze and batteries, chemicals for pool, garden and hobby use, and similar products with toxic properties labeled toxiC, poison, corrosive or flammable. TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT ... CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS MEMBERS CALL THE COUNTY'S RECYCLING/HHW HOTLINE: 1-600-750-4096, 6:00 A.M. TO 12:00 NOON AND 1:00 PM. TO 4:00 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. Please leave a message and staff will return your calls soon as possible. This program is sponsored by the County Health Services department in cooperation with the incorporated cities, your franchised waste hauler, and CalEPA. The program is paid for through garbage collection fees. 21 �CITY HALL HOURS AND HOLIDAYS CITY HIRING OF PERSONNEL The City is requested, from time to time I to explain its hiring practices. The following is an outline of the key steps and of the City's policies and practices. The City has had a published Recruitment and Selection Procedure for regular, permanent job classifications since 1987. The primary reason for the formal procedure is to better ensure that: Everyone is aware of each job opportunity; 1. 2. 3. The current hours are as follows: 8:30-12:00 1:00-5:00 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday (Closed from 12 noon to 1:00 for lunch) 1:00-5:00 Thursdays (Closed from 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.) The best candidate is selected; and Each candidate is treated with fairness and respect The Personnel Director is responsible for carrying out the recruitment and selection process as outlined below: The job specification is reviewed to be consistent with the job to be done and the Citywide need. 1. Recruitment brochures are developed, published and distributed to all public sector agencies and targeted Affirmative Action / Cultural Groups. 2. Ads are placed in the West County Times, newspapers and professional journals. 3. Completed applications are received by interested individuals. 5. The first screening of applications is conducted by the Personnel Department for the best qualified applicants. Applications are either received directly by the Personnel Department or by State of California Employment Development Department located in Richmond. In some recruitments, the Employment Development Department is a more cost effective way to process applications. 6. The first cut of candidates are invited to take written exam and/or to take performance test. 7. Panel Interviews Interviews by a panel of individuals qualified to judge candidates' skill, abilities, knowledge and experienc e. A majority of panel members must be s elected from outside agencies t o aVOid the opportunity for any internal bias . Final selection o f panelist is by the Personnel Director; howeve r, suggestions can be provided by the Department with the vacancy. Standard questions are asked of all candidates. Certified List If a candidate achieves a composite rating of 70% or better, they are included on a Certified List of E~igibility for the posi tion applied for. The List is good for one year or until it is depleted, whichever occurs first. 9. Department Head Interview and Selection The Certified List is given to the Department Head and interviews are conducted to select the best candidate from the List. The Department Head develops and uses standard questions for all candidates. 10. Background The Department Head conducts a background review with past employers to validate job performance. 11. Selection - The Department Head recommends to the City Manager the best candidate . The Personnel Director reviews the recommendation and the background to ensure that procedures were followed and that the selection was made on the merits and not for artificial reasons. 12. 13. Telephone calls will continue to be routed to our Voice Mail system and calls will be returned promptly. The City's Public Works and Community Development Hours for counter service have also changed due to staff reductions and are as follows: 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Thursdays other 4. 8. AppOintment - The City Manager reviews all material regarding the recommended candidate and offers the appointment to the best candidate if all is in order. The City Manager can (and does) reject recommended candidates, from time to time, based upon past job performance issues or organization needs. The City Manager reviews specifically to ensure that the City's Affirmative Action Policy has been followed in content and spirit. Probation - After appointment to the pOSition, the employee serves a 12 month probation period (18 months for Police Officers). Probation is an extension of the testing process to allow the employee to learn the job and to allow the City to determine if the on-the-job performance is acceptable. Evaluations and training are provided to the employee. If Probation is successful, the employee becomes a permanent employee with all of the rights of the Personnel system. If they do not pass probation, they are r e leased from employment . As a side note, the Personnel Director acts as the City Manager's appointed Affirmati v e Acti o n Officer and Labor Relations Officer. The City conducts its recruitments in a manner that will attract as many "under represented" candidates as p o ssible. After applications are received, the screening and interview process ~s conducted on the merits of the job and a candidate's skills, abilities, lmowledge and past performance only. Interview panels are deliberately designed to be multiracial, represent both genders and to represent a variety of ages or generations. If there is a tie between two top candidates, the "under represented" candidate will receive the job offer. If you are interested in a position with the City, please call 799-8299 or contact Yolanda Irigon, Personnel Director. 11 Hercules City Council has authorized a change to the hours of operation at City Hall to promote more efficient use of staff time. City Administrative Offices will be closed to the public every day from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and every Thursday between 8:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. '!'~le If you want to make an appointment or have questions regarding an inspection, building permit, plan approval, or other issues for Public works or the Community Development Department, a sign up sheet is available during non-counter hours. Messages may also be left by calling 799-8240 for building inspections only. Staff will contact you as quickly as possible. The City of Hercules values you as a resident and a customer and hopes that this change in operation will not create a significant inconvenience to you. City Hall will be closed for the Thanksgiving holidays on Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26. HERCULES·TRAIN STATION!! ,' Hercules residents can ride the train to work September 20-24, 1993! The trains will run from 6:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Southern Pacific, in cooperation with BART, will be operating a demonstration commuter rail project during this week. A temporary train station site will be loc ated in Hercules just to the south of Bio-Rad in the Industrial Park. There will be no cost to passengers during this week. Ultimately, the City of Hercules, BART, and Southern Pacific Railroad are working to establish a permanent train station site. A station will offer Hercules residents an alternative to the 1-80 commute. Efforts are being made to establish long-term funding. If successful, a station site could be under construction within the next several years. The commuter train project is in recognition that there is no funding for the 1-80 BART Extension for the next 10 - 20 years. A promotional campaign to advertise the demonstration commuter rail project will be underway in early September. If you need more information, call the City of Hercules at 799-8206. VOTE! NOVEMBER 2 On November 2, Hercules residents will vote on several state measures, one county measure and for representatives to the West Contra Costa Unified School District Board. If you are not registered to vote at your current address, you must re-register by October 4. Voter registration cards are available at City Hall, 111 Civic Drive. ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS IN THE HERCULEAN Would you like for Hercules residents to know about your bUSiness? Why not advertize in The ' Herculean? Advertisements may be purchased in the following sizes and at the following costs: Size of Advertisements Cost Business Card (31" x 2") $75.00 Small (21" x $115.00 Medium $150.00 Lar e Ex-Lar e $230.00 x 8'·) $375.00 If you would like to place an advertisement for the Winter edition, the deadline for submitting ads is November 5. For more information, contact t .he City Clerk's Office at 799-8215. �Franklin Canyon Development Update Editorial Note: The following article is a departure from the typical Herculean policy. This article has been written jointly by the Save Franklin Ridge Coalition and the City of Hercules staff. City staff only. Typically, Herculean articles are written by However, due to the sensitivity of .any future development in the Franklin Canyon area, a combination of views appears to be in the public's best interest. We hope you will find this article informative. The City has been working hard to develop the full funding and construction of Highway 4 as soon as possible due" to the heavy traffic and safety problems. Phase I of the Highway, (the overpass at Willow Avenue and improved ingress and egress from Bayberry and Sycamore) is scheduled to be under construction in early 1995. Phase II, the balance of the highway to Cummings Skyway, will begin environmental review and preliminary design in 1993. Detailed highway design will follow in 1996 with phased construction to potentially begin in 1998. What is in store for Frankl!n Canyon and Franklin Ridge? is the status of planning for its future? Read on. What In the mid-1980's, Tai Associates, a San Francisco archi tecture and development group acquired the Franklin Canyon Golf Course and much of the ridge between it and the then City limits. Tai Associates proposed a conceptual development plan for the area upon which an environmental report was certified. Annexation of the property to the City was begun at the same time, but was not successfully completed until 1992. This property is now a legal part of the City of Hercules. In early summer 1992, residents who were concerned about the impact of the proposed development challenged a portion of the City's General Plan Amendment which would have paved the way for a project. This challenge culminated in November 1992 with the defeat of Measure G. A majority of voting residents were concerned about the impacts resulting from development in Franklin Canyon, specifically traffic circulation, the ridgeline environment, and taxes. The actual language of Measure G did not deal specifically with these issues, but did address the issue of the number of houses that, in turn, would have triggered these issues. A 1990 Agreement was executed between the City of Hercules, Contra Costa County and Tai and Associates. The Agreement allows for an Advisory Steering Committee to be formed to develop a Specific Plan. A new additional Environmental Impact Report would also be prepared based upon the proposed Specific Plan. Professional planning and environmental consultants would assist. The Committee would then send its recommendations to the City's :Planning Commission and the City Council for final action. Throughout the process, citizen participation will be encouraged through public forums and meetings. " The composition of the Steering Committee has been set by the terms of the Agreement as follows~ Three members each of the City and the county governments, plus a seventh member to be selected by the majority of the six other members. The City is represented by Mayor Alex · sample, Councilmember Eduardo Manuel and City Planning Commissioner Michael Geier. The County members are Supervisors Jeff Smith and Tom Powers and Planning Commissioner Richard Clark. Three finalists for the 7th member have been the six other committee members . However, the representati ves have been unable to agree upon member should be. Because of this lack of parties agreed to a "time out" in the process for an unspecified length of time. established by City and County who the seventh agreement, all that would last In the meantime, the City Council was interested in maintaining communication with residents regarding Franklin Canyon development. City staff and members of the Save the Franklin Ridge Coalition (active in the referendum No on G Measure campaign) have been meeting to continue discussions on issues. The goal of these meetings is to promote dialogue and to explore everyone's concerns, perceptions and common interest. The Save the Franklin Ridge Coalition is made up of Hercules residents, homeowner associations, environmentalists, and labor unions. Of the $90 million dollars in total cost, $45 million is already in hand from the 1989 Countywide Measure C tax measure. The City is aggressively pursuing the balance of the funding from State and Federal sources. However, it is not expected that a highway, capable of handling any new reSidential traffic, will be available until after the year 2000. Tai Associates, the project sponsor, is currently working to develop their own proposed Specific Plan. However, any plan to be considered will require a full review by professional consultants, the Steering Committee, and the public. Thereafter, it is the responsibility of the City Planning Commission and the City Council to make a final determination regarding the appropriateness of the Specific Plan and the adequacy of the Environmental Impact Report. The City's primary goal has been met inasmuch as the City has successfully annexed the Franklin Canyon Golf Course property. However, beyond this pOint, the idea that development will " happen is on the basis that it is economically feasible for the developer, financially sound for the City, environmentally responsible, and that infrastructure can support the project . How can you, as a Hercules resident, become involved in the process? * Request to have your name placed on the Franklin Canyon mailing list. This can be done by either writing to the Community and Business Development Department of the City at 111 Civic Drive, or by phoning 799-8246~ * Request to be informed regarding the steering committee meeting schedule. * Read the basiC documents associated with this project which include: The City/County/Tai Associates contract; The Supplemental 'EIR; The CIty's Development Guidelines. These are available through the Community and Business Development Department. * After you have become informed, contact City Councilmembers or your county Supervisor to express your feelings " and ideas regarding Franklin Canyon. • If you would like to contact Save the Franklin Ridge Coalition, you can do so by calling Dave McCoard @ 7247469. BALANCING SERIOUS ECOLOGICAL CONCERNS WITH PROJECT BENEFIT IN A NUTSHELL: POTENTIAL PROBLEMS AND BENEFITS Concerns: Hydrology: The Rodeo Creek, wetlands and Watershed effect must be protected. Geology: Hillside stabllit.y and impacts from seismiC activity. Coalition members and the City Council are jointly concerned about the impact on the quality of life, environmental impacts, increased traffic flow, and costs to the City which could be caused by the development of Franklin Canyon. Vegetation & Habitat: Everyone is in agreement that the final number of homes to be included in the Specific Plan and allowed for ultimately in the new Environmental Impact Report should strive to be less than the 822 homes maximum established in the earlier conceptual planning process. Everyone also agrees that a final plan should be in keeping with the spirit of the development guidelines which the City Council adopted in 1991. These guidelines speak to the need to minimize grading, protecting the creek, preserving the native oak trees, etc . Viewshed: Maintaining the natural beauty views of the area. Traffic: Maintaining reasonable traffic loads on Refugio valley Road and not aggravating noise and air pollution levels . Pollution: Protection of Rodeo Creek and San Pablo Bay from runoff from developed areas. Everyone agrees that environmental issues are important. The ridge above the golf course contains rich riparian and grassland vegetation and wildlife. The natural vegetation and soil soak up and filter winter rains, provide clean water and minimize flooding in the Rodeo and Refugio Creek drainages. Residents and visitors to Hercules and the surrounding region enjoy views of these wooded hillsides and open ridgetops. These factors affect regional economics as well as quality of life. Currently, a professional study is underway to assess the biological resources and ecology of the area. The findings will be used in developing the Specific Plan and the associated environmental impact statement. The planning for improvements to Highway 4 are underway and are a factor when considering the timing and residential development of the property. impact The Franklin canyon proposed development is outside of the 5 , 756-acre Preserve. However, every effort must be made to avoid secondary impacts to the Briones Preserve by disrupting or destroying habitat and wildlife corridors that should be protected. Benefits: An upgraded 18 hole golf course which will remain public and accessible to -residents. A small upscale hotel with meeting rooms and tennis courts, etc., as a social amenity to Hercules and West County. An upgraded pro shop and restaurant. Condominiums and single family housing with a golf course orientation. critical of any Effectively addressing the ecological concerns may cause the project to be modified. �Hercules Heritage Garden Community Day in the Park Last Chance to Buy a Tree October 2, 1993 The Heritage Garden is being built t ·h ls summer and the trees are due to be planted in October. The Herl tage Garden is located on Sycamore Avenue in front of City Hall . It is a commmunity volunteer project. There is still time to .participate in buying a tree to be dedicated in honor or memory of a friend, a loved one, a family or yourself .• For informati-on call: 724-2114 ORDER FORM Name. ________________________ ~ ___________________ Address: city, ______________________ State : Zip Code: Phone: ~i-~f-,~;M:;.:~d:ie:t~oqt to the "Hercules Heritage Garden." at bottom of check. II receip,t, Put tree You will be mailed a Heritage Garden - 560 Railroad Avenue - Hercules, Size Price 15 gal. $85 .00 Tree Name 10 5 2 25 3 1 2 Big leaf Maple Madrone Coast Live Oak Coast Live Oak Va lley Oak 15 gal. 24" 36" Valley Oak Calif. Bay On Saturday, October 2, 1993, the City of Hercules City Council and staff will sponsor a Community Day in Refugio Valley Park. All residents are invited to this special event for an enjoyable and relaxing day in our beautiful park. Planned activities include a BBQ hotdog lunch, volleyball, and a concert by Hercules' own Milestone Band. The fun begins at 11:00 a.m., and the concert will be held beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the gazebo. The purpose of the event is for residents and City Councilrnembers and City staff to get to know one another better. The event is being designed to avoid any use of tax dollars. The City is seeking donations of "food and other supplies in order to of fer the event at no cost to the City or to residents. The Milestone Band generously o ffer e d to play the concert free of charge as a special service to our community. If you are interested in helping to plan the Community Day, please call the Police Department or the Finance Department at 799-8206. Mark your calendar now for October 2nd and plan to join us for an afternoon of lunch, music and socializing. We look forward to seeing you there . $8"5 .00 $·275.00 $750.00 $750.00 5.00 00 • Once you have made your purchase, you will be notified when the trees have arrived and are scheduled for planting. The first planting party will be October 1993. You will be offered the opportunity to either help plant the tree or shrub or to watch. • A Recognition Display Board is being deSigned, to be located in the Park, for permanen t recognition of those donating and those being donations are a THE HERCULEAN FALL 1993 BULK RATE PERMIT #23 RODEO, CA CITY OF HERCULES 111 CIVIC DRIVE HERCULES, CA 94547 POSTAL ·PATRON � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/f5c91bbc77a726c5490be33318d24920.pdf 1fd914fea04ce49858c02b2152b072a6 PDF Text Text THE HERCULEAN SPRING 1993 City Scene RSS Curbside Garbage Rates Under Review Cable Television Franchise Negotiations Near Completion Richmond Sanitary Service has appl i ed to the Ci t y for an 86% rate increase. The company has not received a rate increase for curbside garbage collection in three years. The current rate for single family residential is $10.35 per can per month. The 86% requested increase would raise the per can rate to $19.23 per month. Rates f o r addition, to e nsure diverted required. The City c urbside collection are regulated by the City. In the City has responsibility under State law mandates that 25% of the Hercules wastestream is recycled or from the landfill by 1995. By 2000, 50% will be adopted a Curbside Collection Rate Regulation Ordinance in 1989. This Ordinance provides a methodology and process by which rate increases will be submitted to the City, reviewe d and analyzed, public participation encouraged; and RSS allowe d ample opportunity to submit cost data and discuss the needs of the company. Over the past several mon ths , the City of Hercules has been working with Bay Cablevision to develop a new contract (franchise) for cable television service in Hercules. These negotiations conclude a 2! year franchise renewal process which has included comprehensive review o f the cable television system performance, and current and future cable related needs of the community. During October of 1992, a major change in the law related to cab l e television operation and regulation occurred at the federal level . Known as the Cable Television Cons umer Protection Act of 1992, it recognizes local authority to set customer service standards and may, in the future, allow the City to regulate rates for certain limited services. The law also encourages competitive cable markets and the creation of national standards for signal quality . The Ordinance allows the City to conduct rate review based on the supportable cost data and a reasonable profit . The Ordinance also allows the public to be present throughout the process a nd to have access to all pertinent information. ' Closed-door negotiations are not a part of this process . In fac t , four separate evidentiary hearings have been held since December 1992 and further public hearings wi l l be held in Mar c h . The new franchise agreement will be updated to incorporate the provisions of the new law. Additionally, the City and Bay Cablevision are working to address this community's spec1fic cable needs and issues through a new agreement. These issues include: • A Schedule for rebuild of the cable television system and convers·i on f r om a dual cable to a single cable system, The City' s ana l ysis, conducted b y Hilton, Farnk o pf and Hobson, i ndi c ates t hat a 36 % increase is j ustified which would change t he r a t e f r o m $ 1 0. 35 t o $ 14.07 per c an p e r month . RSS b e li eves t ha t t he $14 .0 7 does no t c over all o f th e ir costs and h a s s u bmi t te d additional informati o n fo r Ci ty review. RSS al so be li eves t hat r a tes have been and shou ld co ntinue t o be subject to n ego ti ati o ns. • Maintenanc e of the City's cable te l ev i si o n channel, All in f ormatio n and the public's c omme nts wi ll be sent to the Cit y Cou n c i l for their review and d ec isi o n in March. All info r mation i s available to the public at City Hall, III Civic Drive, 799 - 8206. Furt-her public comment i s' welcomed by letter or at future public hearings. • • Specif ic c ustomer pr o c e dure s, and service standard s a nd repor t ing I ncre a sed fr anchise fee revenues to t h e City. The City c urr e nt l y expects to fina l i z e t he f ranch i se negotia t i o ns by late March . The next step will b e t o schedu l e a publ ic h e aring f or residents to rev i ew a n d c omment o n the propos e d agreement prior to the City Co uncil' s f inal review and appro v a l. If you are interested in addit i onal information about the proposed franchise or the publi c h e aring schedule, please c all the City Manager's Office at 799 - 8206. RSS has served Hercules for forty years and has provided a re l iable and effective service. A rate i ncrease at a higher level is warranted due to inflation or new regulatory costs. Howe v e r, the issue is to establish a new rate a nd profit that is fair t o both the ratepayer and RSS. New City Hall Hours As part of the City Council's adoption of th·e current year's Operating Budget, the Council authorized that City administrative offices be clos~d to the public one.-half day per we ek. The purpose of this chang·e in office hours is to provide the City's departments with uninterrupted work time to complete high priority projects. This change will be implemented in a manner w.hich creates the least possible inconvenience to th~ publ ic. Beginning the week of March 15th, all City offices including the City Hall Reception, Busin.e ss License, Planning, and Buj,lding Permits counters and the O:ommunity!Swim Center office will be closed 8:3"0 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Thursdays. (The Police Department office w·i ll remain open). All incoming telephone calls Thursday mornings will be received through a voice mail system and will be returned as soon as possible Thursday afternoon. The City expects to improve the efficiency of services to the public through this change. We appreciate your . understanding. CITY COUNCIL CITY DIRECTORY City Hall - General Information Community Center/Swim Center Parks & Recreation Department Hercules Se nior Center Finance Dept/Business License Planning De partment Engineering Public Works Building Inspections City Clerk City Manager Personne l - Job Hotline Police Department EMERGENCY ONLY Rodeo- Hercules Fire District EMERGENCY ONLY 799-8200 799-8291 799-8230 799 - 8219 799- 8222 799-8246 799-8242 799-8241 799 - 8240 799-8215 799-8206 799-8204 799-8260 911 799-4561 911 Mayor and City Councilmembers City Manager 799-8200 Marilyn Leuck COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION Frank Batara Robert Krall Denise Mortorff Alexander Paras Warren Schilling Dona ld Taylor Lorraine Walsh PLANNING COMMISSION Adelfo "Ed" Balico Edward P. Desmond Michael Geier Chris Lewallyn William Simpson �POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS FIRE DISTRICT NEWS ~ YOUR FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ARE IN JEAPORDY! On December 30, 1992, all property owners wi thin the Rodeo- Hercules Fire Protection District were sent a proposal by the Board of Directors to levy a supplemental fire assessment fee in order to maintain the current level of services that are being provided to residents of Hercules and Rodeo. This proposal became a necessity due to the State's financial crisis and Governor Wilson' 5 plan to transfer monies from public agencies I including fire protection districts I to balance the State's budget. Last year, .t he State took $1.3 billion in property tax "bailout " funds. As a result, the Fire District suffered a loss of approximately $700,000 primarily due to these State cutbacks. Fartunately, the District's Baard .of Directars was able to maintain fire pratectien and emergency medical services by balancing this budget with available fiscal reserves, a w~ge freeze · and na purchases .of needed equipment. Witheut the financial suppert .of residents hewever, future services will be cut dramatically and place the lives and praperty .of residents at risk. The State is seeking an additienal $2.6 billian, a 100% increase aver last year's praperty tax shift. The Baard .of Directars feels that in .order ta continue te adequately pratect the lives and praperty .of residents it is necessary ta prapase the supplemental fire assessment due ~e the magnitude .of these cutbacks. This decisian has net been an easy .one fer the Beard of Directars. They have examined all optians and want ta stress the gravity .of the fiscal situation that will be realized fram the State praperty tax shift. Since this supplemental fire assessment fee prapasal will be an the June ballat far District residents ta vate an, it is important that all residents be well infarmed of the impact these cutbacks will have an their lives and preperty: 1. Laying .off about one-half .of the firefighting force (11 of 22) firefighters. 2. Clasing either the Radeo .or Hercules. Fire Stati a n. 3. Increasing the risk .of death and lass of praperty by increasing cur respanse times. Currently we a v erage a 4.5 minute respanse. Ta dauble .or triple t his time, wauld mean: a persan that has stopped breathing and the pulse has stapped has little chance .of being resuscitated after 4 - 6 minutes a small fire in a raem needs .only 5-7 minutes ta graw ta have everything in the raom burning. 4. Diminishing the capability tc replace and maintain equipment needed to fight fires and provide medical services. The Baard of Directcrs encaurages you to suppcrt the supplemental fire assessment fee. Cantact the Fire District at 799-4561 with questians and cancerns ta receive accurate infarmatian fram which to make ycur decisian. Alsc, please write the fallowing persons and make yeur vaice heard. The praperty tax shift is unfair and, in the case of fire services, results in an increased risk to the lives and prcperty .of Hercules and Radec residents. Gcvernar Pete Wilsan State Capitol Sacramenta, CA 94814 Assemblyman Robert Campbell 2163 Capitol Building Sacramento, CA Senatar David Roberti 205 Capitol Building sacramenta, CA 94814 F. Y.1. The Rodea/Hercules Fire District has many boaklets far your infarmatian and self-educatian. Please come in and pick up whichever .ones yau fee·l wauld be of benefit ta you and yaur family. Same .·cf the pamphlets available a .r e: • • • • • • Recent gang-related incidents and graffiti in the cammunity have resulted in renewed inquiries regarding these issues. While Hercules is fortunate that these activities da not .occur to the extent that they da in many areas, our city is not immune. We must continue effarts ta cantral .or eliminate escalatian .of these crimes. This will require the ccllabarative effcrts .of the entire cammunity, which is .one of the precepts of Community Oriented Policing. Over the next few months, the Police Department will be reviewing the history .of gang-related activities in Hercules and developing a strategic plan far prevention efforts. This will include a "zera tolerance" apprcach to criminal activity, educatian effcrts, and cammunity involvement pragrams. The city is currently finalizing a graffiti .ordinance which will require prompt remaval .of graffiti by property .owners. This is a critical element .of the ordinance since existing g~ffiti invites capycat behaviar. Untended graffiti detra'cts from a sense of community safety and contributes te a decline in praperty values. The caurts have been respansive to the seriaus prablem of graffiti. Codes have been enacted prohibiting -the sale of aerasal paint cans ta miners. Passession .of aerosol paint by minors is a misdemeanar . The painting .of graffiti falls under the criminal definitian .of vandalism. Depending on the amaunt of damage, a convicticn can carry a penalty .of a fine, imprisanment or bath. In additian, a persan canvicted .of writing graffiti may be .ordered to repair the damaged property personally .or ta pay restitution for the cast .of repair. Parents can alsa be held liable far · payment .of fines. Under the civil code, guardians can also be held liable for acts of vandalism by their wards. In addition ;to criminal and civil liabilities, the Vehicle Cade provides far suspension (or delay of issuance) of drivef ~ s license privileges fer each canvictian of vandalism by persans 13 years .of age .or older. Graffiti is not just a law enforcement problem. It impacts the entire cammunity. Enfarcement alone is nct the answer. The Police Department is saliciting active participatian fram parents and the cammunity to assist in prevention efforts. All .of .our efforts will be needed ta keep our community safe and graffiti free. Yau can help the City in their efforts to eliminate If yau see anyone making graffiti .or vandalizing property, cantact the Hercules Palice Department immediately at 799-8260. If ycu see new graffiti that needs ta be removed, cantact Pubic Warks at 799-8241. graf~iti . BUCKLE UP!.! In an effart ta reduce the severity of injuries that may .occur due ta the failure ta wear a s ·e atbel t, Assembly Member Willie Brawn intraduced Assembly Bill 338, spansored by the California Highway Patrol. This measure allcws peace officers to stop a car fcr a suspected seatbelt viala~ian. This law was effective January 1, 1993. It is antiCipated that primary enfarcement will increase the seatbelt use by about 10%, according to the Natianal Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In Califcrnia, this could translate inta abaut 150 additional lives saved each y .e ar. So remember, buckle up! 94814 Assemblyman Willie Brawn, Jr. Senatar Daniel Baatwright 3086 Capitol Building 219 Capitol Building Sacramenta, CA ·94814 Sacramenta, CA 94814 Assemblyman Tam Bates 446 Capitol Building Sacramenta, CA 94814 TIRED OF GRAFFITI?? E.D.I.T.H. (exit drills in the heme) Firewcrks: Spectacular Danger! Partable Fire Extinguishers Sparky's Detector: Facts far Kids Ten Tips far Fire Safety Test Yaur Detector: It's Scund Advice Fcr further infarmatian call 799-4561 or drop in to the Fire Statian at 1680 Refugio Valley Road. Parking in Spaces Designated for Disabled Persons Effective ' January 1993, parking in a space that is deSignated for disabled persens is a $250 fine and includes blocking that portian of a curb which has been cut dewn, lawered, .or constructed to provide wheel chair accessibility ta a sidewalk . Ignition Interlock Devices for Repeat DUI Offenders Assembly Bill 2851 by Assembl'y Member Terry Friedman uses the technalagy .of the ignition interlock device in addressing the problem .of the repeat DUI .offenders. An ignitian inter lack device prevents a car fram being started if the presence .of alcahol an the breath is detected. Ccmmencing January 11 1993, a ccurt will be required to prohibit a person canvicted .of DUI and having a previaus our cenvicticn within seven years frcm operating a motar vehicle unless an ignition interlock device is installed. The .offender would pay fcr the installatien .of the device. The device is ta remain installed fcr a period .of one ta three years. The requirement will ga inta effect July 1, 1993 . �ANNOUNCEMENTS! New Chief of Police Appointed The City Manager of Hercules is pleased to announce the appoin tme n t o f Alicia A. Powers as th e ne w Chie f of Police for the City of Hercules . Hercules City Council· Has Appointed Craig Labadie as the City's New Attorney Chief powers, with 22 ye ars of experience , is most rece ntly ftom the City of San Clemente Police Department where she has been serving as Captain and functioning as the Assistant Ch ief. In that role she has been responsible for Patrol, Investigations, and Management functions . Mr . Labadie is from t he law firm of McDonough, Ho ll and & Allen. Mr. Labadie is the managing share holder of the Bay Area office for the Sacramento based fir m wh ich speci al i zes in municipa l law and represe n ta ti on of l ocal public agencies on land use and env ironmenta l l aw matters and related litigati on. A tota l of 73 police off ici als statewide app li ed for the pos i tion . Chief Po wers and 5 o ther top ca ndidates were reviewed by a panel o f Police Ch iefs, City Managers and Hercules residents . She consistently re ma ined the top candidate following an extensive background review. The City Manager is looking forward to Chief Powers jo ining the City February 1 and ha ving her management, leadership and police expertise as part of the City organization . Mr. Labadie has ex t e ns i ve knowledge and backg r o und in municipal law and has bee n a freq uent lecturer and writer on topics such as l and use planning, development agreeme nt s and exactions and t he California Environmental Qua lity Act. He i s a graduate of the Unive r sity of Ca lif or ni a at Berkeley ' s School of Forestry and received his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of California at Davis. Mr. · Labadie is· also the City Attorney for the City of Novato. Chi ef Powers began her law en force ment ca reer in 1971 as a Pol i ce Officer with the City of Long Beach Po l ice Department where her ass ignments included day a nd n ig h t s hif t patrol, he li copter obse rver, juveniles, narcotics, vice and detectives. Michelle Kenyon was appointed Assistant City Attorney and is a partner in t he Oakla nd Office of McDono ugh, Ho lland & Allen. She specializes in pu bl i c and municip a l law and has experience at both tria l and appellat e levels in litigation involving land use regulations and redeve l opmen t financing. She c urrentl y ser ves as Town Attorney for the Town o f Moraga and Interim City Attorney for the City of San Bruno. In 1982 Chief Powers was promoted to Police Sergeant of the Patrol Bureau and se r ved as Stati o n Supe r viso r and Field Supervisor. She also worked as one of a three member team to develop the City's new Metro Unit. From 1986 to 1989, Chief Powers was promoted to Police Lieute na nt s e r vi ng as Field Commander and Stati.o n Commander for t he oper atio ns of ove r 100 sworn and civilian personnel in the Traff ic DiviS i o n and 150 officers of the Patrol Bu reau. Ch ief Powers has also participated on the State Comm ission on Peace Of fice r Standards and Training (POST) helping to develop a Substance Abuse Resource Manual and standardizi ng a Field Training Officer Program for statewide use. Chief Powers has a B.S. Degree in Criminal Justice from California State University at Long Beach and is co mpleting a thesis for an M.S. Degree in Communi ty/Cl ini ca l Psychology, also at Long Beach. She is a graduate of the POST Command College Class 13 and serves a s a pr ese nter and advisor to several POST activities and commit tees. She has also been accept ed at t he FB I Academy and will be atte nding at a fut ure ti me . Chie f Powe r s has involved local high school stude nt s i n the Police Summer Olympics anp encourages th e Officer s under her command to be involved with young people . She also in tr od uced t he Gang Preve ntion Program in San Clemente . Chief Powers' experience with community invo lvement and j uvenil e programs is supportive of furthering t he CommunityOriented Policing P,r ogram begun by Acting Chief Casey. That program is a philosophy which ties th e City and the community together to solve problems and to prevent problems. City Manager Marilyn Leuck states that Chief Powers' 21 years of law enfo r cement experience covering a wide range of aSSignments and experiences. This gives the Hercules commu nity and Police Department an unprecedented opportunity to begin new programs and allow of ficers to develop professiona l law enforcement careers. Chief Powers has been work ing with and supportive of the Ora ng e County Commun ity Services Program for voluntee r s and participates i n the Leu kemia Society Annual Swim Fundraiser and Police Olympics . HERCULES HAPPENINGS! ! The Herculean staff has been notified o f seve ral upcoming eve nt s t ha t will be of interest to residents. I f y o ur o rgan izatio n will be holding events that you would like ot her Hercules residents to know about, please call the City Clerk's Office at 799-8215 or Parks and Recreation at 799- 8291 . Hercules Sen i o r Ce nter will hold a Spring Bazaar on Saturday, April 3 , from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Activities inc lude a book sa l e, white e l ep hant table, bake sale, games , raffles , crafts a nd food. The Senior Center is l oca t ed at III Civ ic Drive. For more i nf o rmati on cal l 799-8219 . The Black American Cultural Association o f Hercules (BACA) will hold its Annual Scho la rs hip Di nn er/Dance on Saturday evening , April 17 1993. The event begins at 7:00 p.m. For more information cal l 799-7954. The 15th Annual Cultural Fair will be held on Saturday, May 8 fro m 10:00 a.m . to 6:00 p.m. at Refugi o Valley Par)e.. For more information ca ll the Parks and Recreation Department at 7998291. New Personnel Director Appointed The Hercules C.ity M an~ger, Marilyn Leuck, has appointed Yolanda Irigon as the City's new Pers o nn el Direc t or . Ms. Irigon brings with her 15 years of Personnel Administration experience. Ms. I r igo n was selected from among 138 appl i ca nts for the position. A panel of Personnel Directors and City Managers from othe r cities provided professional as sistance in the final interview of the top 7 candidates. This top ca ndidate pool was highly qualified and competitive, the res ult of a well focused recruitment. An extensive background was also condu cted successfully . Ms. Irigon has resigned her position as Pe rsonnel Offic er for the City o f Fairfield, a full service city of 70,000 population. Her six year tenure at Fairfield included f u ll responsibility for all daily personnel ma tters inc ludi ng recrui tments, e mployee relations, d iscipline matters, payclassification-benefits administration and la bor negotiations for three bargaining units. Ms. Irigon also authored and administered the Ci ty' s Affirmative Action Employment Plan and an Affirmative Action Plan for Public Works Contracts and the Purchasing of Goods. From 1978 to 198.6, .Ms. Irigon served as the Personnel Officer for the City of Menlo Park, a community of 35 ,000 population. Her duties, while serving Menlo Park, were si milar to t hose at the City of Fairfield. Ms . Iri go n has a Batc helor of Arts degre e from San Jose State University wi th co nsiderable cours ework co mpleted at the University of Washi ngton . ' Ms. I rigon was instrumental in building the Per sonnel offices at Me n lo Park and Fairfie l d. This buildi ng expe ri ence , her emp hasis o n staff deve lopment and employee relations and her community outreach efforts in a multi -c ultural community made her the most qualified ca ndidat e . Ms . Irigon's duties as Personnel Director will be to direct all pe rs o nnel fu nctions, negoti at e labor co ntrac ts and agreeme n ts and manage t he City 's wo rk ers ' compe nsati on and lia b i l ity risk mana gemen t pro gram . She will also be in c ha rg e of Citywide tra·i ning and development and t he City' s new communi t y volunteer program. City Ma nager Marilyn Leuck states that she is very ple ased to be able to appoint such a well qualified profeSSional to the position . "Ms . Irigon brings to the City a great deal of experience, maturity and skill in work i ng with people to create fair so lutio ns and to encourage a good working environment through coaching and education of employees. Her Fairfield co lleagues speak enthusiastically of her capabilities and will miss her guidance." Job Openings The City will be recruiting for the following positions: Police Off i ce r, Recreation Supervisor, Aquatics Cashier, and Li feguard POSitions. If you are int'erested flye rs will be available the week of March 8th; contact t he Job Hotline at 799-820 4 . 3 �ANNOUNCEMENTS! Community Services Commission Youth Advisors New Commissioner-s Appointed The Hercules City Council made appointments to the Planning and Community Services Commissions on February 9. The Council reappointed Planning Commissioner Ed Baliee who will be serving his second term. Mr. Baliee be li eves the major issues facing Hercules today from a planning perspective are economic development; Pacific Refinery, Fra nklin Canyon and waste water treatment; and crime prevention and you th development. Chris Lewallyn was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission. Mr. Lewallyn believes the three major iss ues facing Hercules are planned business and industrial growth, planned residential growth and positive image/marketing of our City . Three new members were appointed to the Community Services Commission and Commissioner Robert Krall was reappointed to his first full term. Mr. Krall stated that the most important issues that should be addressed by t "he Community Ser vices Commission are reevaluation of Parks and Recreation Department activit i es and encouragment for contin u ed success in those programs and'projects; tuning in to the needs of the commun ity rat h er than "creating" programs; and development of a strong cohesive team as a Commission. Frank Batara believes that the purpose of the Community Services CommisSion is to "genera l ly assist the Ci ty Council and residents i n pla n ning, organizing and managing the most efficient and effective uti l ization of l imited city tacil iti es and resources in o rder that current and future residents of Hercules may benefit to the utmost possible e njoyment and enrichment of everyone ' s lives both individua l ly and as a community . " Donald Taylor ~as res ide d in Hercules since 1979 and participated as a Little League coach and a basketball coach. He helped develop a drug counseling program in another city and believes that his experience as a counselor and a father will be an asset to the Commissi on. The City wishes to thank t h e three young adults who have been serving as Youth Advisors to the Community Services Commission since May of 1992. The Community Services Commiss i on seeks i n put and advice from Youth Advisors on issues that directly affect them in Hercules . youth Advisors attend the monthly Community Se rvices Commission meeting; however, th ese are nonvoting positions. These appointments are one-year terms. The Youth Advisors are as fol l ows: Cristina Ignacio is 17 years old a nd attends Pinole Va l ley High School where is s h e is a juni or (11th grade) and is an Honor Roll student. She is a second year membe r of ' PVHS Color Guard/Flag Team, of which she serves as Captain , and is a l so part of .the PVHS Marching Band. Cristina received recognition for high scores on the Go l den State exams in Algebra and Economics. Besides her public service of serving as a Youth Advisor to the Community Service Commission, Cristina also does community work in the Adopt-a-Highway program. Cri stina has also received awards for water polo, scholas tic achievement and poetry writing. Marie Louie attends Pinole Valley High School where s h e i s a freshman (9th grade) and is an Honor Roll student. Marie is an active member of the Asian Pacific Islander Clu b. She has enjoyed serving as Youth Commissioner because it has been a learning exper i ence for her . She has learned more about the governmental process here in Hercules and ha s become knowledgeabl e about the needs and requirements of the communi ty. Pamela Inocencio attends St. Joseph's School whe re she is in 8th grade. Pamela has served in the past as stud ent representat i ve for her class. She was also a semi-final i st in th e North American Poetry Contest las t year. Pamela was interested i n becoming a Youth Advisor so that she could give something back to her community. Her community involvement includes tutoring younger children. One of Pamela's goals is to see teenagers and younger children taking part and making this community a better and brighte r place through recreat10n programs . Lorraine Wa ls h' has volunteered as a board member for the Devonwood Home Owners ASSOCiation and partic ipated in community sponsored activities such as the Cultural Fair. She believes the Community ' Services Commission should address the issues of preservation and memorialization of the City ' s historic background, expansion of community services and programs and deve lopment of additional youth programs . The Herc ules City Counc il welcomes all of the n ew appointees and l ooks forward t o workin g with them. The Council would also like to encourage those residents who were not appointed to co ntinue to participate and to apply for commi ttees, commissions and boards. For more information contact the City Clerk ' s Office at 799-82 15. Alternate Emergency Routes The r eca nt storms have necessitat ed periodic closing of Refugio Valley Road. It became apparent as officers attemp ted to direct traffic to a1 t ernat e routes that many residents are unaware of these options. For your future refere n ce, we are providing the information below to assist you in getting to and ·from your home i n the event of an emergency. Please place this information in your glove compartment. It will give you · a quick reference in the event of a future r oad closure that impacts you. P lease note that these r o utes are not intended for routine traffic for non-residents. PRIMARY ROUTE country Run Refugio Val ley Ranch Sycamore onto Refugio Valley Road, rig ht on Pheasant, left on Swallow, l eft on Partridge. Partridge will take you to Refugio Va lley Road. Left on Refugio Valley Road to Country Sycamore Avenue onto Refugio Valley Road, right on Pheasant Drive to the top of Pheasant, turn left on Sparrow, turn right onto Fa l con. Falcon will take you back to Refugio Valley Road. Run. SECONDARY ROUTE Refugio Valley Ranch Sycamore o nto Redwood. Trave l on Redwood whi c h will bring you back to Refugio Valley Road. 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G,m "00''''' yovc""_ Ooon G,m SPEC!'~ AC","",ES AQUATICS " " " " " " " " t .. "ARI'.' A!!T$ " City of '}{ercu(es 15 tfi Ylnnua{ C'll£fT'll'l(J7LL :F5'L'l'l( f OR MOR E INFOR M AT IO N ON THIS SPECTACULAR EVE NT CAL L PAR KS " " " " • • • , • " " " " ....,,...ON ,"-' ..... ........ " " a RECREATIO N AT 7&9-8291 �SPECIAL ACTIVITIES EASTER EGG HUNT Location: Foxboro Park 1025 Canterbury The Hercules Annual Easter Egg Hunt for children 3-10 years of age will be held on Saturday, April 10 at 10:00 a.m. at Foxboro Park, 1025 Canterbury. Join us for an eggciting day in the park filled with Easter candy and special prizes! Come and meet the Easter Bunny! STARGAZING Looking for something different for ·an evening out? Want something fun , educational, and free to do in the everung with the children? Under clear rught skies* right here in Hercules, see exciting. brilliant views of the moon, planets. beautiful star clusters, galaxies, the Milky Way, and other wonders through telescopes and binoculars, and learn about what you see. Come to a semi-monthly public stargazing program conducted by experienced amateur astronomers for the benefit and enjoyment of skywatchers of all ages. If you are a teacher. bring your class; if a parent, bring YOUT children. If you are an amateur astronomer, novice or expert, bring your own binoculars and telescopes and share your knowledge and enthusiasm. Please, no smoking or alcohol, and no flashlights without a red filter. Dress warm. For more information, call (5 10) 526-5974. On scheduled everungs, call (510) 799-8237 after 7:30 p.m. The Stargazing program is presented by the Hercules Stargazers, with assistance from t he Hercules Parks and Recreation Department. The Coordinators of the program are David Harris and Marc Duncan. Hercules residents: Watch for the program announcements on Cable Channel 6B (36). Location: Foxboro Neighborhood Park, 1025 Canterbury Avenue FREE TAX HELP 4th Saturday of each month through April. 7:30-11:00 pm 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month beginning in May. 7:30-11:00 pm VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE When: Every Tuesday until 4/15/93 Where: City of Hercules Community/Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm • Weather permitting! Partly cloud) OK! ADULT TRIPS Size of class is limited, therefore it is necessary to pre· register at the Commuruty/Swim Center. Need a break? To enable us to better assist you with your simple income tax return, please bring with you: Get away for the day and join us on a fun and exciting day trip. Travel to places that you have always wanted to see but don't want to drive to. Let the bus driver chauffeur you there in style. Call the Seruor Center at 799-8219 for more trip information. • RENO TURN-A-ROUND 7:00 am - 8:30 pm 6 hours of gambling! • I • • • • The tax forms you received in the mail W-2 form for wages, salaries and tips All 1099 forms (for interest and dividends) Copies of your tax returns from last year Social Security nwnber for dependents one year or older Any other information that the Assistor can use to help you ISLAND QUEEN P ADDLEWHEEL CRUlSE & PHILLIPS FARM ON THE SAN JOAQUIN RIVER 9:00 am - 5:00 pm . /-J~p' ~1\-1-+iJ'r MONTE CARLO CRUISE PIER 39, SAN FRANCISCO JOHN STEINBECK HOUSE SAN JUAN BAUTISTA JAKE FINIGAN'S RENDEZVOUS CAFE Travel back in time to 1927 and visit one of San Francisco's notorious speakeasies. Hot time in the old town is guaranteed! Enjoy the live music, dancers, singers and "shimmy"' your way into the Charleston Contest! MUCH MORE TO COME!!!!!! HERCULES FLEA MARKET Don't miss the Annual Hercules Community Flea Market on Saturday, April 24th beginrung at 8:30 a.m.! Once again the City's Flea Market will be held in the Creekside Shopping Center parking lot. This is a great opportunity to clean out those overloaded closets and cupboards. Who knows what treasures you may find! Spaces are reserved on a first come, first served basis. To reserve your space, stop by our office at the Commuruty/Swim Center or you may send us a check payable to "City of Hercules". The fee is $20.00 for Hercules residents or $25.00 for non-residents. For further information call the Parks & Recreation Department at 799-8291. 6 �ADULT ACTIVITIES ~ . DOG OBEDIENCE Basic dog obedience teaches your dog to be a friend of neighbors and helps to develop a confident relationship between dog and handler. Instructor Eileen Hanson of Danlos Kennels has taught many classes in the area. This class is designed for both pet and owner and will teach you to train your dog with kindness, not abuse. The beginning class is designed for dogs over 4 months of age and will teach the handler how to train hislher dog to heel, sit, stay, stand and come on command. Location: Ohlone Elementary School Yard, 1616 Pheasant Drive LEVEL DAYS DATES TIME RESINON-RES Beg lnt Sat Sat *4/17-5/22 4/17-5/22 10:00-11:00 am 9:00-10:00 am $30.00/$33.00 $30.00/$33.00 You are invited! * Beginner class will be held at 9:00 am on 4124 only. Beg Int *6/5 -7/17 *6/5 -7/17 Sat Sat 10:00-11:00 am 9:00-10:00 am $30.00/$33.00 $30.00/$33.00 BALLROOM DANCING * No class on Saturday, July 3, 1993. Beg Int 7/24-8/28 7/24-8/28 Sat Sat inttruction by MR. & MRS . DAVITT H . KASDAN 10:00-11:00 am 9:00-10:00 am $30.00/$33.00 $30.00/$33.00 Share the joys of American Social Dance as it has been influenced by countries all over the world. If you are new to partner dancing, the Kasdans will make your introduction to their classes most comfortable. If you have been with them before you know there is always something new in dances, steps, and in ways to improve your skills. If you are an accomplished dancer, the class will acquaint you with worthwhile subtleties and bigger challenges. Imagine the fun of attending a wedding or going out for an evening and being a ble to dance with confidence. Being comfortable in any social situation is the extra dividend that these group classes of Diane and Davitt's bring to those attending. For better dance performance, wear leather' soled shoes, collared shirts, and clothing suitable for a pleasant dance function. For further information, please call 799-8291. • .. •" ' - " " , " TEAR GAS SELF-PROTECTION SEMINAR Tear gas an ounce of prevention - a non-lethal device which can save your life. It i=ediately incapacitates an assailant for 15-30 minutes, giving you a chance to escape. , I ' Instructor: Mr. Davitt H. Kasdan Assisted by: Connie and Gani Tolentino 11 Lessons (17 hours) WALTZ - (Circle) SWING - (LINDY) POLKA & Tear gas CertificationIPersonal Defense is a one time 3 hour class in which individuals are licensed by the California Department of Justice to carry tear gas or mace for self-defense. The program includes: (1) Tear Gas Certification and (2) the Psychology of assault prevention and back-up physical defense. The goal of this vital program is to help you reduce your risk of assault and increase your self-confidence and personal safety. ' Information will also be provided on carjacldng and car safety. Tear gas (optional) will be available to those who take the training and become certified. (Eligibility: Adults and teens, ages 16-17, with official parental consent form), not a convicted felon, not addicted to drugs, never convicted of an assault or the misuse of tear gas. Instructors: Judith Fein, Ph.D. black belt in Korean karate, author of the book "Are You A Target" and frequent radio-television talk show guest has taught people how to protect themselves from assault since 1975. Nancy Worthington, Masters degree, has an extensive background in psychology and has received training.in the martial arts. Location: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road Thur DATE TIME RESINON-RES 5/6 6:30·9:30 pm $38.00/$42.00' COUPLES: Registration for t his class accepted at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. INDIVIDUALS: Register 112 hour early at the first class on a first come basis. This course is continuous 80 you can continue improving your dancing skills. Watch for new session dates in summer (June ],0 - July 29). Location: Historic Clubhouse, 535 Railroad Avenue RESlNON·RES Th 3/25 - 6/3 8:00-9:30 pm $49.00/$54.00 per person CREEKSIDE FAMILY DENTISTRY LAURO A_ MORA,JR., D.D.S. ELI'ZABETH P. MORA, D.D.S. I 5 I I Sycamore Ave. Sfe. A * $9.50 collected in class for lifetime State WHAT'S HOT? WHAT'S NOT? • TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! • The Parks & Recreation is requesting your input to help us plan future progr~mming. Please take a minute to complete the survey on page 20. We'd like to hear from youlll Hercules, CA, 94547 (415) 799-1699 1402 Pennsylvania Ave. FairField, CA. 94533 (707) 425-6216 .. Auult and Children • Gene ral Dentistry · Weekdays, Evenings and Saturdays ,Dental Plans Welcome · English and Tagalog Spoken 7 �CHILDREN- S ACTI-VITIES CHILDREN'S DANCE The following classes are offered by Rosalyn Jordan who is a fonner student of the internationally acclaimed ballet choreographer and teacher, Bronislava Nijinska. She has studied tap with Al Gilbert and Tommy Sutton. and jazz with Gus Giordano and Luigi. Rosalyn has performed professionally for over twenty years and has taught dance to children and adults. Currently she is teaching in the East Bay and Marin community centers. If you require more information, you can call Rosalyn at 741-7284. .~ BALLET The goal of Hercules youth ballet is to help children achieve their personal best, whether th ey aim at a professional career or simply want to enjoy the wonderful art of dancing. Your child will be introduced to the fundamental ballet movements which stimulate grace and muscular development. We will learn fun dances to classical music and songs children love. Instructor Sall y Whitehead has been teaching ballet for over 18 years. She has taught all age groups and all skill levels. Her own background includes training and performance with the Oakland Ballet Academy and Company, and the Houston Ballet Academy. She has also been a regular teacher at the Berkeley Ballet Theatre. Location: Dress code information will be distributed on the first day of class. Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road Village Room 535 Railroad Ave. Location: Historic Clubhouse BALLET FOR THE YOUNG DANCER BALLET I (ages 9-12) AGES: 3 1/2 to· 5 years old New beginners 9 years and older should start in I. This class will progress during the course of the year. Classical technique is taught, and character dancing is introduced. RESINON-RES Thur 411 -5/6 4:00-4:30 pm Thur 5/13-6/17 ' 4:00-4:30 pm Additional family members pay: $30.00/$33.00 $30.00/$33.00 $25.00/$28.00 DATE Tue Tue 3/9 -4/20 4/27-6/ 1 RESINON-RES 4:10-5:00 pm 4:10-5:00 pm $35.00/$38.50 $35.00/$38.50 AGES: 5 years old and up RESINON-RES Thur 4/1 -5/6 5:00-5:30 pm Thur 5/13-6/17 5:00-5:30 pm Additional family members pay: , $30.00/$33.00 $30.00/$33.00 $25 .00/$28.00 BALLET II Ballet II students attend class twice a week to begin developing the strength and control needed by the ballet dancer. No practice at home is necessary. RESINON-RES DATE Mon/Wed Mon/Wed High energy and lots offun! Routines and great rhythmic patterns for dancing feet will be taught. Besides developing coordination and grace, this class stimulates concentration which can be important in learning academic subjects. BALLET III (minimum age 10 years) AGES: 3 112 to 6 years old Thur 4/1 -5/6 4:30-5:00 pm Thur 5/13-6/17 4:30-5:00 pm Additional family members pay: 3/8 -4/21 4/26-6/2 4:00-5:00 pm 4:00-5:00 pm TAP FOR BOYS AND GIRLS $60.00/$66.00 $60.00/$66.00 It generally takes two years to complete this level, at the conclusion of which students should be r eady to advance. Students with sufficient age, strength and training ar e permitted to begin pointe work. Three classes per week are required, except by special permission. RESINON-RES DAY DATE TIME RESINON-RES $30.00/$33.00 $30.00/$33.00 $25.00/$28.00 Mon/Wed Thur 3/8 -4/22 5:00-6:30 pm 5:00-6:15 pm $80.00/$88.00 Mon/Wed Thur 4/26-6/3 5:00-6:30 pm 5:00-6: 15 pm $80.00/$88.00 BALLET IV Ballet 1V students are required to attend class four to five days per week, three classes weekly by special permission only. BAREFOOT DANCING RESINON-RES Patricia d'Ottillie has been working with children for over 25 years. She holds a life teaching credential and currently works part-time for t he Richmond School District teaching movement and art. She has worked with Anna . Halpin, Christina Bush, and other modern dance teachers. She also has performed with the Next Step, a performance dance group. Barefoot dancing is a creative movement class for young children. This exciting class will explore new ways of moving to music. Warm-ups, rhythm, and coordination games are used to develop body awareness and creativity. Props are used to stimulate imagination. Guaranteed~un!! ' Location: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road Village Room AGES: 2 to 3 years old RESINON-RES DATE Fri Fri 4/23-5/28 *6/4 -7/ 16 3:30-4:00 pm 3:30-4:00 pm $30.00/$33.00 $30.00/$3 3.00 AGES: 4 to 5 years old RESINON-RES DATE Fri Fri 4/23-5/28 *6/4 -7/16 *No class Friday, July 2, 1993. 8 4:15-4:45 pm 4:15-4:45 pm $30.00/$33.00 $30.00/$33.00 Mon/Wed 3/8-4/23 Tue Thur (pointe) Fri 5:00-6:30 5:00-6:30 4:00-5:00 4:00-5:30 pm pm pm pm $100.00/$ 110.00 Mon/Wed 4/26-6/4 Tue Thur (pointe) Fri 5:00-6:30 5:00-6:30 4:00-5:00 4:00-5:30 pm pm pm pm $100.00/$ 110.00 �CHILDREN- S ACTIVITIES TINY TUMBLERS Come join the fun while learning body movement awareness. Students learn somersaults, splits, cartwheels, hand stands, and more! This course is designed for children ages 5 and 6 years of age and some experience is required for continuing students. Location: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road Village Room BEGINN1NG STUDENTS Sat Sat DATES TIMES RESINON-RES 3/27-5/8 *5/15-6/26 11:30 am~12:15 pm 11:30 am-12:15 pm $38.00/$42.00 $38.00/$42.00 DATES TIMES RESINON-RES 3/27-5/8 *5/15-6/26 12:30 pm- 1:15 pm 12:30 pm- 1:15 pm $38 .00/$42.00 $38.00/$42.00 CONT~GSTUDENTS Sat Sat * No classes will be held on Saturday, May 29, 1993 KINDERGYM Christine Pesmark is a graduate ofUe Davis a nd received a degree in Human Development, with an emph asis on the development of children, including observation, interaction, and early childhood development. Location: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road Village Roo"," MY BUDDY AND ME This class is designed to allow your child a comfortable atmosphere in which to explore a nd discover their ftmdamental motor skills. Because of the child's tender age, "My Buddy" is a known companion (parent or guardian) who will participate through encouraging and helping direct the child during class. TUMBLING AND PRE-GYMNASTICS AGE: 2 1/2 to 4 years old or development of child. This fun-filled class is designed for children 7 - 10 years of age. This course is designed for continuing tumbling students who are preparing for a more advanced gymnastics class. Location: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road Village Room DATES Sat Sat . 3/27-5/8 *5/15-6/26 TIMES 1:30 pm- 2:30 pm 1:30 pm- 2:30 pm DAY - 1- DATE RESINON-RES I Sat Sat *3/ 13-4/24 *5/1 -6/ 12 9:00-9:45 am 9:00-9:45 am $38.00/$42.00 $38.00/$42.00 RESIN ON-RES $38.00/$42.00 $38.00/$42.00 * No classes will be held on Saturday, May 29, 1993 ON MY OWN This class is designed for children who are ready to participate in a classroom setting on their own. The program will build upon the skill learned in the "My Buddy and Me" program. AGE: 4 years old or development of child. RESINON-RES Sat Sat CHEERLEADING & POMPON 10:00-10:45 am 10:00-10:45 am $38.00/$42.00 $38.00/$42.00 * No class April 10, 1993 or May 29, 1993. Come and learn the la:test cheer techniques from local college cheerleaders! This course uses cheerleading to teach team participation, physical fitness, self confidence, but most of all fun! The course is designed for grades 1 - 6 and participants need to wear loose comfortable clothing with aerobic shoes. Location: *3/13-4/24 *5/1 -6/ 12 Stephen L. Gold,D.D.S. ORTHODONTICS LEARNING STAR * PRESCHOOL * AGES 13 MONTHS - 5 YEARS Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road Village Room FULL & PART TIME ENROLLMENT OPEN 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM Grades: 1 through 3 Early Childhood Education Program Mon Mon DATES TIMES RESINON-RES 3/29-5/3 *5/10-6/21 3:00 - 4:00 pm 3:00 - 4:00 pm $38.00/$42.00 $38.00/$42.00 Individualized Instruction ScuLptor of Smifes Grades: 4 through 6 Mon Mon Nutritious Meals and Snacks DATES TIMES 3/29-5/3 *5/10-6/21 4:00 - 5:00 pm 4:00 - 5:00 pm * No classes will be held on Monday, May 31,1993 RESINON-RES $38.00/$42.00 $38.00/$42.00 1soo TARA HILLS DRIVE SUITE 204 PINOLE, CA. 94S64 724-4746 Kindergarten Preparation State Licensed CAR MELITA LYNCH M.A . Multicultural Education ,724-9204 119 BEN LOMOND HERCULES IWESTWOOD) 9 �The Hercules Swim Center is scheduled to re-open on Saturday, April 10, 1993 ~ ( The following course descriptions are only a sample of the various aquatic programs to be offered this spring and summer. FOl' specific dates, times, and fees, please contact the Hercules Community/Swim Center after March 15, 1993 and Aquatic Schedules will be available. Swim Center Pools 30' ~, We ask that all participants of the public swim sessions become knowlegdeable with general information as described below: Children 9 years and younger must be accompanied by a n adult at least 18 years of older for safety purposes. . Flotation devices such .a s inner tubes, water wings. air mattresses, etc. are not allowed in the pool during public swim sessions. Full face masks, snorkels, and fins are not allowed in during public swim sessions. 32" ~O' 13' The Hercules Swim Center is open for public swim for participants all ages. You may come to play, work-out. dive, or just enjoy lounging around the poolside in a beautiful outdoor setting. The Hercules Aquatic staff are certified by the American Red Cross and are fully trained in the supervision of aquatic activities and rescue situations. " 18" ) 75' PUBLIC SWIM " 5' 45' I ,'--\-----,~'6" 3'6" L---------~7~5'~~----~ Public swim sessions may be canceled due to inclement weather or if attendance in the pool drops below 25 participants. 'rhere are no refunds for closed public sessions. It is the responsibility of the participant to read and comply with all swim center rules and regulations. These rules are posted on the swim deck and proper swim attire is required. Your compliance with all requests made by the Aquatic staff is necessary for your safety and that of others. The Aquatic staff are here to ensure that you are able to have a fun, safe experience at the Hercules Swim C.e nter. LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM , LEVEL FOUR SWIM INSTRUCTION LEVELS Prerequisite: The Hercules Learn To Swim program is based upon the new, improved American Red Cross certification standards effective this year for progressive swim instruction. Each level of swim progression builds on the skills learned in the previous level. Below are the descriptions for each level of swim instruction. Please read the skills carefully since the levels will differ from last year's program descriptions. Students will develop coordination and endurance in front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, and treading water. Students will also be introduced to the breaststroke, sidestroke , and introduction to turning at the wa ll. Students will learn to dive from a standing and stride position on the side of the pool, in addition to more safety skills including rescue breathing and CPR. Each class session will be composed of eight, one-half hour sessions, Monday through Thursday, and will have a maxllnum of 8:1 ratio between students and instructor. Pre-registration is mandatory for all courses and specific schedules will be available on March 15, 1993. To advance to Level V, students must become competent in all Level IV requirements. LEVEL FIVE LEVEL ONE WATER EXPLORATION This course is designed for those who have no experience in the water. There is no prerequisite for this course. The objective of the course is to assist students in becoming more comfortable and safer in the water. Students will learn to blow bubbles, to submerge their face, to float on front and back with support, kick on front and ba:ck with support, introduced to alternating arm action, and learn basic water safety skills. To advance to Level II. students must become competent in all Level I requirements. LEVEL TWO Prerequisite: Certification for Level I or Demonstrated Competency in Level I Skills To advance to Level III, students must become competent in all Level II requirements. LEVEL THREE Prerequisi te: Prerequisite: STROKE DEVELOPMENT Certification for Level III or Demonstrated Competency in Level III skills STROKE REFINEMENT Certification for Level IV or Demonstrated Competency in Level IV skills Students will continue to develop endurance and refine the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke, Students will also be introduced to the butterfly, underwater swimming, and surface dives. Students will learn additional open swim turns, alternate kicks for treading water, rules for safe diving from the springboad, and recognition for spinal injury care. To advance to Level VI, students must become competent in all Level V requirements. PRIMARY SKILLS Students will learn to float unsupported, to kick and coordinate arm movements on front and back unsupported, to turnover from front to back and back to front, to retrieve underwater objects at shallow depths, rhythmic breathing, and safety skills. STROKE READINESS Certification for Level II or Demonstrated Competency in Level II skills Students will learn to coordinate the front and back crawl, be introduced to treading water and elementary backstroke. Students will also learn to dive from the from the side of the pool, learn safe diving rules, learn self rescue skills, and introduction to rescue breathing. To advance to Level IV, students must becoQle competent in all Level III requirements. LEVEL SIX Prerequisi te: SKILL PROFICIENCY Certification for Level V or Demonstrated Competency in Level V skills Students will continue to increase endurance and refine the front crawl, back crawl, elementsry backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Students will learn approach strokes, the front flip turn, speed turns, the approach and hurdle on the springboard, surface dives in tuck and pike positions, and additional kicks for treading water. Rescue skills will also be included. ' To advance to Level VII, students must become competent in all Level VI requirements. LEVEL SEVEN Prerequisite: ADVANCED SKILLS Certification for Level VI or Demonstrated Competency in Level VI skills Students will perfect all strokes and skills previously presented and swim greater distances. Students will learn conditioning principles for lifetime fitness, the backstroke fliptum, in-water rescue techniques, the springboard dives in pike and tuck positions, and explore alternative aquatic activities. To pass this course, students must pass the Level VII skills test. 10 30' �AQUATIC PROGRAMS LIFEGUARD TRAINING This comprehensive course includes basic water safety and lifesaving skills, how to handle special rescue equipment, and emergency situations. This course provides the foundation for effective lifeguarding principles and American Red Cross certification. Prerequisites: Must be at least 16 years of age Must have Red Cross First Aid and Adult CPR training Must be proficient in Level VI or equivalent INSTRUCTOR CANDIDATE TRAINING This course is a prerequisite for those participants who wish to become Instructors of American Red Cross courses such as Basic First Aid, CPR, Water Safety, and Disaster Preparedness. This course is designed to teach participants the theories of effective teaching, techniques and the history of the American Red Cross, and to stress the importance to assist in educating the public in areas which can save lives and alleviate unnecessary suffering. Prerequisite: ADULT LAP SWIM Are you ready to begin a steady pool exercise program again after such a rainy winter? Why not come to the Hercules Swirp. Center to strengthen, stretch, and tone all your muscles. You may wish to choose a vigorous training schedule, or just. a leisurely swim. Lanes are divided for fast and slow swimmers and will operate during inclement weather unless dangerous conditions exist. Must be at least 16 years of age WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR AIDE 'This course is designed for those who wish to become a volWlteer or instructor aide at the Hercules Swim Center and assist with swim instruction. The training is designed for youth (ages 11 - 17), adults, and senior citizens who desire further involvement in aquatic activities. The course is also designed for current lifeguards who do not meet the age requirement necessary to become a Water Safety Instructor. The training consists of four days, 2 112 hour sessions, with an optional 5 hours of additional training for volunteers wishing to assist in Level VI and VII swim classes. Prerequisite: Must be proficient in Level VI or equivalent TEEN SWIM Are you bored and looking for something to do on a Friday afternoon? Well, we have just the answer for you! The Hercules Swim Center will be available for teen swim every Friday afternoon for youth grades 7 - 12. You can enjoy lap swimming, diving, or just hanging out by the snack bar. Participants must bring in a copy of their school schedule or report card to verify grade level. OPEN WATER SCUBA CERTIFICATION Are ;you pl~g to take that vacation of a lifetime to the tropics? Or just looking to be mtroduced to the exciting underwater world of scuba diving? Jam the Hercules SWlm Center and Cal School of Diving from Berkeley for a fun and adventurous course for ages 16 to adult. The course provides instruction on mask clearing, buoyancy control, regtda~or retrieval and clearing, emergency out of air procedures, a~cendmg, descending, tired diver assists, surf entries and exits, repetitive dive tables, compass navigation, and boat diving. Each class has certified instructors to help you through all phases of your training and PADI or NAUI certification is available. WATER AEROBICS Course fee includes lecture, pool, certification packet. scuba gear rental (pool and ocean), and a weekend of diving in Monterey. Transportation and lodging for weekend dive trip is not included. Are you looking for an alternative to high impact aerobics and stair stepping? Then, this is the class for yo u! Water Aerobics follows sound exercise principles while using water resistance to improve your cardiovascular system, tone muscles, and burn fat. Water Aerobics is designed for different fitness levels and movement abilities, using a wide range of music tempos. Males and females are welcome and no swimming skills' are necessary. SPRINGBOARD DIVING The focus of this class will be to introduce students to basic safety rules for springboard diving, learn the approach and hurdle for diving from a springboard, and various beginning clive positions. Students must be proficient in Level III skills or equivalent. JOIN THE FUN BEGINNING SATURDAY, APRil 10th II �ADULT FITNESS JAZZERCISE Jazzercise is the most original dance exercise program. We still have the most original and creative ideas around. Each class features energetic dance routines with chore-o graphy that's always new, always exciting, and is under the direction of a CPR certified instructor. No contracts! No competition! Jazzercisc isn't the latest in fads, it's the latest in fun! We help people turn the comer on fat loss, fitness and better self~esteem. This is a continuing progtam. New students may register at. class and join anytime. DENA'S AEROBICS Location; CommunitylSwim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road Dena, a certified aerobics instructor with nine (9) years experience, has developed an intense, fun, and energetic exercise class. Vlhether you prefer high or low impact, this class is for you. The instructor handles all class fees. CLASS Location: Historic Clubhouse, 535 Railroad Avenue Drop-In: 4 Classes: 8 Classes: 12 Classes: $ 6.00 $20.00 $28.00 $36.00 TWThF Sat Sun 9:30-10:30 am * 9:00-10:00 aJll 8:45- 9:45 am MW 6:30- 7:30 pm 6:15- 7:15 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday at 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Saturday at 9:00 a.m. Stair-stepping Join us for the newest innovation in fitness . . . Stair-stepping, In this nonimpact class Dena will promote overall fitness and aerobic conditioning while working out to fun routines. pur certified instructor has devised routines structured for all age groups and fitness levels. Don't miss out on this new and exciting fi tnesB program! Thursday at 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. $6.00 Drop-in: One month unlimited for all aerobic classes listed: F~:ES TTh * Babysitting available these classes only. Fee: $1.00 per family. $45.00 BACK FLEXIBILITY & STRENGTHENING TAl CHI CHUAN The purpose of this class is to teach an array ofno~impact deep muscle therapy exercises. You will learn how to prevent (or rid yourself of) unnecessary back discomfort by flexing and strengthening your delicate back muscles. Excellent for over-all toning! Great before or after workoutsl Instructor for this eight (8) week course is Dr. Denise Walther. Students may join the class at any time during the session or may participate on a drop-in basis. The fee is $4.00 per class. Please bring mat and wear loose clothing. Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese exercise designed to promote flexibility, strength, balance and coordination. It also emphasizes stretching and slow graceful movements and is especially good for reducing tension in the body. Many animal movements are mimicked in teaching this art form such as the bear's, the tiger's, and the crane's, just to mention a few. The form of Tai Chi being taught by instructor Bryan Umeki is called Kwang Ping Yang Style, which is at least 3,000 years old, and is rarely taught outside of China. This class is also beneficial as a tool for meditation purposes;- Location: Location: Hercules Senior Center, 111 Civic Drive DATES Tues Tues 3(2 -4/20 4127-6/15 Foxboro Community Center, 1025 Canterbury Avenue DATE RESfNON-RES 7:15-8:15 pm 7:15-8:15 pm * * $25 .001$28.00 $25.001$28.00 Sat Sat RESNON-RE3 316-4124 *5/1-6/19 9:00-10:00 am 9:00-10:00 am $44.00/$48.00 $44.00/$48.00 * No class on Saturday, May 29, 1993. 6 t ,tt) bJ ••• •• I '2 HERCULES SENIOR CENTER SPRING BAZAAR Saturday. April3rd -108m' til4pm 600k Sale. White Elephant Table. 6ake 6ale Gamst!i • Raffts5 • Craft~ 8. Food FREE 111 CIVIC DRIVE· HERCULf::S (510) 799-8219 �TENNIS TENNIS CLASSES Location: Refugio Valley Tennis Court Complex Corner of Refugio Valley Road and Pheasant Drive BEGINNER The beginning level stresses instruction on the basic strokes and desirable foot position. The basic strokes include forehandlbackhand, volley, overhead, and serve. DAY DATES TIME RESIN ON-RES . AGES Mon Mon Mon 4/5 -4/26 5/3 -5/24 6/7 -6/28 4:00-5:00 pm 4:00-5:00 pm 4:00-5:00 pm $36.00/$39.00 $36.00/$39.00 $36.00/$39.00 7-14 7-14 7-14 Mon Mon Mon 4/5 -4/26 5/3 -5/24 6/7 -6/28 5:00-6:00 pm 5:00-6:00 pm 5:00-6:00 pm $36.00/$39.00 $36.00/$39.00 $36.00/$39.00 14/up 141up 14/up Sat Sat Sat 4/10-5/1 *5/8 -6/5 *6/12-7/10 4:00-5:00 pm 4:00-5:00 pm 4:00-5:00 pm $36.00/$39.00 $36.00/$39.00 $36.00/$39.00 14/up 14/up 14/up *No class on Saturday, May 29, 1993 and Saturday July 3, 1993. INTERMEDIATE There is continuous emphasis on the basic strokes. Instruction and drills will . relate to ball direction,_court coverage and keeping the ball in play, DAY DATES TIME RESINON-RES AGES Tues 4/6 -4/27 Tues 5/4 -5/25 Tues 6/1 -6/22 5:00-6:00 pm 5:00-6:00 pm 5:00-6:00 pm $36.00/$39.00 $36.00/$39.00 $36 .00/$39.00 All All All REFUGIO VALLEY SPRING TENNIS CLASSIC The Parks and Recreation Department. is sponsoring a spring tennis tournament, The tournament is open to residents and non-residents and registration is rece.i ved on a first come, first served basis. The following event classifications are available for registration: Youth Mens A,B,C Mens A,B,C Singles Singles Doubles Ages 15 and under Ages 16 and up Ages 16 and up Entry forms may be picked up at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Deadline for entries is Saturday, March 13, 1993 and entry fees must accompany the form. For more information, please call 799-8291. Location: Refugio Valley Tennis Court Complex Corner of Refugio Valley Road and Pheasant Drive ADVANCED DATES The importance of the basic strokes in order to enhance the players' skills is Sat/Sun emphasized. Instruction and drills are geared toward match play - placing Sat/Sun shots, sustaining a rally, showing consistency in serves. Students will play points and .play matches against each other, talk about conditioning and . .- - - -.... consider entering tournaments. 3/27, 3/28 and 4/3, 4/4 Youth Singles $15.00 Adult Singles $20.00 Adult Doubles $25.00 -----------------------t DAY DATES TIME RESINON-RES AGES Tues 4/6 -4/27 Tues 5/4 -5/25 Tues 6/1 -6/22 6:00-7 :00 pm 6:00-7:00 pm 6:00-7:00 pm $36.00/$39.00 $36.00/$39.00 $36.00/$39.00 All All All OPPORTUNITIES IN APPRENTICESHIP NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY Earn income while YOU learn a skill Contra Costa County anticipates a significant increase in building and construction activity over the next five (5) to seven (7 ) years. Th is work will utilize both private and public funds. PEE WEE TENNIS Pee Wee Tennis is a comprehensive program desigIfed to introduce children 4 to 6 yea.r s old to the game of tennis in a fun and rewarding way. By tailoring the equipment and size of the playing court to the size, needs, and athletic ability of your children, Mr. Pee Wee Tennis allows them to learn the sport quickly and to have fun! The basic concept of Mr. Pee Wee Tennis is similar to that ofT-Ball, the pint size version of baseball. Every element of Mr. Pee Wee Tennis have been created specifically for small players - from the short court they play on, to the 21" rackets arid foam tennis balls. Students may provide their own 21" racquet, or purchase one from the Parks & Recreation Department for-$12.50. DAY DATES TIME RESINON-RES AGES Tues 4/6 -4/27 Tues 5/4 -5/25 Tues 6/1 -6/22 4:30-5:00 pm 4:30-5:00 pm 4:30-5:00 pm $27.00/$30.00 $27 .00/$30.00 $27.00/$30.00 4-6 4-6 4-6 Due to the Clean Air Act, local refineries will undergo massive modernization in order to comply with the new standards for fuels. Chevron USA anticipates $750 million at its Richmond Refinery; Shell Oil in Martinez anticipates more than $1 Billion, and Exxon Refinery in Benecia potentially $1 Billion in construction activity. All of this work is anticipated to be completed by 1996 when the Clean Air Act takes effect. Contra Costa County antiCipates highway construction activity that will be the billions of dollars during this period. This construction activity will result in employment and training opportunities for residents of your community in the local union apprenticeship training programs. If you are interested in becoming a union apprentice, you can get more information by contacting, Jonothan Dumas at: Richmond Community Outreach Program 330 - 25Th Street Richmond, CA 9~803 (510) 307-8020 13 �MARTIAL ARTS KARATE JUDO This dynamic program brings instructor Joe Garcia. 5th degree black belt, to the City of Hercules. Mr. Garcia has more than 30 years of experience in the martial arts and is a well respected teacher in the Ba y Area. He is trained in the Wado Ryu style of karate, a traditional form of the art that emphasizes Kata (form), Kumite (very light contact fighting), and self-defense. Mr. Garcia will also teach traditional philosophy passed down from generation to generation of martial artists. Sessions are monthly and enrollment is continuous, Children must be at least 5 years old and know the difference between left and right_ Judo is a martial art that concentrates primarily on throwing and grappling techniques. The striking and self-defense techniques are practiced only in Kata form. Judo has been an Olympic event since 1964, and is the only martial art to become an official Olympic sport. Fee: RES/NON-RES $35.00/$38.00 Per Month $20.00/$22.00 Additional Family Members Our Judo instructor, Wayne Cunningham, who is a Yodan (4th degree black belt), has been studying Judo for over 30 years. Wayne is one of the few teachers of Judo Kata in the United States. The instructor will take registration for all classes at any time during the sessions. If you wish to speak to the instructor prior to enrollment, you may call 799-9906, or you may visit the class. Location: Ohlone Community Center, 190 Turquoise Drive Location: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road JUNIOR CLASS - Ages 7 to 12 WEDNESDAY; DATES 5:00 to 6:00 pm 6:00 to 7:00 pm Under 10 yrs.- Beginners All White Belts Adult Yellow Belts (9 Ky) Over 10 yrs. - Beginners All White I)elts Adult Yellow Belts (8 Ky) Mon & Wed On-going Additional family members pay: RESINON-RES 6:00-7:00 pm SENIOR CLASS - Ages 13 and Up DATES 7:00 to 8:00 pm Over 10 yrs. Green Belts (6 Ky) Green Belts (7 Ky) $35.00/$38.00 $17.00/$19.00 On-going Mon & Wed Additional family members pay: RESINON-RES 7:00-9:00 pm $35 .00/$38.00 $17.00/$19.00 THURSDAY: KATAS (Pre-arranged forms) 5:00 to 6:00 pm 6:00 to 7:00 pm Under 10 yrs. Yellow Belts (8 & 9 Ky) Under 10 yrs . . Yellow to Green Belts (6 & 7 Ky) DATES Fri On-going Additional family members pay: RESINON-RES 7:00-9:00 pm $35.00/$38.00 $17.00/$19.00 FRIDAY: 5:00 to 6:30 pm All Belts' • Must have fighting gear to attend this cla ss. PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS LOCAL 159 JOINT APPRENTICESHIP & TRAINING COMMITTEE 1993 APPRENTICESHIP APPLICATION ANNOUNCEMENT Applications for 5 year plumber/steamfitter apprenticeships will be accepted at: Plumbers and Steamfitters Local #159 1308 Roman Way Martinez, CA 94553 Telephone 510-229-0883 or 229-0400 WHEN: April April April 8:00 12 thru 19 thru 26 and a_m_ to April April April 12:00 15, 1993 22, 1993 27, 1993 Noon MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Age: At least 17 years of age Education : High School Diploma or G_E_D NOTE: Please have copy of diploma or G_E.D certificate with you when you apply_ TESTING REQUIREMENTS: Written test Oral interview For more information, please contact Vince Radosevich, Training Coordinator, at 510-229-0883 14 JUDO ••• Another Successful Youth Programlf �SPORTS PROGRAMS OPEN GYM PROGRAM ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUE J Din all your fri ends for a energetic evening of basketball or volleyball. Open play periods are for persons 16 years and older and non-residents are welcome. Players , with beginner to advanced skill levels , are encouraged to drop-in. The Cooed softball leagues for men and women 18 and over will be starting June 14, 1993. Interested teams should plan on attending the managers meeting Monday, May 17,1993. play periods are for fun and are designed to creat~ a social, environment where everyone feels comfortable to participate ! ~ecreational Maximum number of teams: Roster size: 30 15 Location: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road M/W * Tll'h * * ACTIVITY TIMES RESINON-RES Volleyball Basketba ll 7:45 - 10:00 p.m 7:45 ·- 10:00 p.m. $2.50/$5.00 $2.50/$5.00 Wednesday and Thursday nights a re used for league play during the winter/spring season. Please r efer to league schedules for exact dates. Monday, May 17, 1993, Co=unity/Swim Center. discussed at the meeting. Registration: Resident Teams Non-Resident Teams Locations: Ohlone Softball Field and Woodfield Park Ages: 18 and over Mon-Fri 6/14-8/27 Beginning 4112193 Beginning 5/ 3/93 RESINON-RES DATE YOUTH / TEEN OPENGYM 7:00 p.m., at the All rules will be Managers meeting: 6:00 pm & 7:00 pm $360.00/$430.00 $15.00 per non-resident player on a resident team. For more information call 799-8291. Jain all your friends for an exciting game of basket ball. Open play periods are scheduled for youth and teens ages 9 - 18 years a nd non-residents are welcome. Players, with beginner to advanced skill levels, a re encouraged to drop-in. The play periods a re for fWl and are designed to crea te a social , recreational environmen t: where everyone feels comfortable to participa te! G) Location: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road DAYS DATES TIMES COST M-F 4/12 - 4116 11:00 am - 1:00 pm (Ages 9 - 12 yrs) $1.75 M-F 4/12 - 4116 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm (Ages 13 - 18 yrs) $1.75 Comfortable Dental Care ... We Listen & Explain Complete Dentistry Including: • • • • • • • Dentures - partials & relines Implants - permanent teeth to replace dentures Cosmetic Dentistry - bonding, bleaching, porcelain veneers Periodontal Care - Gums Intravenous Sedation for your comfort State-of-the-Art Antiseptic Procedures Convenient Payment Plans Call Today! 799-3100 V.J.P. NEW PATIENT WELCOME Experience our special care. Bring in this card, signed or not. for a $35.00 exam, x-rays. and oral cancer screening. Please call for an appointment. TO OUR PATIENTS: Please sign this card i,lnd give it to a friend . A referral from you .is something special! JOHN B. WAYLAND, D.D.S. "General Dentist"!" HERCULES DENTAL CARE 1500 Sycamore Ave. #8-7 Across the street from Creekside Shopping Center in Hercules lS �CHILDREN- S PROGRAMS CHILD CARE TINY TOTS The Parks & Recreation Department offers a BeforelMter Sch ool Child Care Program for children in K-6 grades. The Child Care Program is designed to enhance the child's school experience through socialization and recreation activities. The program operates during the school year from 6:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. The daily schedule is structured to offer a variety of activities including crafts, games, sports, cultural appreciation, and life skills. Within the daily schedule there is also a short time allotted for homework. The Child Care Program is offered in the City's Child Care Buildings at Ohlone School and Hercules School (Lupine Site). Lupine Child Care Center Ohlone Child Care Center 1919 Lupine Road 1616 Pheasant The staff are dedicated to providing the best pre-school experience available for your child. Staff will assist your child in developing self-confidence and selfesteem, along with a sense of responsibility and independence. The activities will cover the social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and creative aspects of your child's development. Our three program sites provide all the learning materials and apparatus of any large center, while still offering a home-like atmosphere and an opportunity for individualized instruction. Registration for the 1992-93 program year is currently being accepted on a space available basis. Registration is also open to non-residents and is accepted ort a first come, first served basis. All new registrations will receive a 10% discount on their first month's tuition. The Lupine and Ohlone Child Care Programs are currently accepting registration fo r the 1992-93 school year on a space available basis. Registration is also open to non-residents on a first come, first served basis. All new registrations will receive a 10% discount on their first month's tuition. The program also provides a discount for two or more children in the same family, For more information, please contact the Program Coordinators at each location. Those telephone nwnbers are as follows: For information on multi}Jle child discounts and our new program enrollment incentive plan, please contact the Tiny Tots Program Coordinator, at 799-8259 Dr 799-8235. Tiny Tots programs are offered at the following locations: Lupine Child Care Center 1919 Lupine Road Ohlone Child Care Center 1616 Pheasant Foxboro Commuuity Center 1025 Canterbury Drive Lupine Center, 799-8259 Ohlone Center, 799-8224. Types of care available are: Morning Care (5 days per week) 6:00 a.m. until school begins The Parks and Recreation Department offers a Tiny Tots program which offers a pre-school experience for children 2 yrs. 9 mos. to 5 yrs. of age. The Tiny Tots Preschool offers two different types of programs to serve the children in and around our community. All Grades Kinder Care (5 days per week) Grade K Long Day - dismissal until 6:30 p.m. Short Day - dismissal until 4:30 p.m. The ''Little Learner' program is designed to introduce children to the preschool experience and perhaps to their first experiments with socialization in a large group' setting. This class allows a great deal of freedom as far as balancing work and play projects. The emphasis of this class is learning how to work with others in a variety of social situations. Numbers, colors, shapes, and letters are introduced and special attention is paid to both large and small motor development. S 65.00/mo S222.00/mo S182.00/mo Res.lNon-Res. Mternoon Care (5 days per week) Grades 1 - 6 Long Day - dismissal until 6:30 p.m. S184.00/mo Short Day - dismissal until by 4:30 p.rn S144.00/mo TITH SPRING BREAK April 12 - 16 The City of Hercules, Parks and Recreation Department is offering a special program for the Spring Break. The program is open to elementary school age children, grades K - 6. Non-residents are welcome. There will be arts & crafts, sports, games, music and lots of fun. This program will be held at Ohlone Child Care Center, 1616 Pheasant. Registration will begin March 15, 1993. Space is limited and is based on a first come, first served basis. Children enrolled in the Lupine or Ohlone Child Care programs are automatically enrolled in this program at no additional charge following parent/guardian confinnation of your child's attendance. Residents $75.00 Non-Residents 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon $73.50/S78.75 (per month) The Pre-IGpdergarten ' Program is designed for 4-year-olds, who will start kindergarten the following September and participants in the general program are ,encouraged to move up to the pre-kindergarten class the September before they start elementary school. This class is a little more structured and children are expected to follow instructions for a longer period of ti:me. This pr,ogram is designed to prepare children for kindergarten, and not to accelerate them beyond the basic requirements set by the school district. The emphasis of the Pre-Kindergarten class is on how to use the tools of learning and gaining a ,positive self-image. Res.lNon-Res. MlWIF 9:00 a .m. to 12:00 noon $107.00/$112.00 (per month) $85.00 For more infonnation call 799-8224 or 799-8259 SUMMER DAY CAMP SUMMER TINY TOTS The Parks & Recreation will be offering a weekly Day Camp Program for children in grades K-6 . The children will participate in arts and crafts, sports, nature activities, skits, and other activities that will provide a unique wellrounded experience. Location: Ohlone Child Care Center [fyou are currently enrolled in our Child Care Program we will be taking preregistration for our Summer Program from April 19-30. Enrollment fonns will be available from each Child Care Center. New participants may register beginning May 3. Fonns will be available at the Community Center/Swim Center office. For further infonnation call 799-8224 or 799-8259. The Parks & Recreation Department is operating a su=er pre-school program beginning June 22 through August 21. The program runs in weekly sessions and is held from 9:00 a .m. to 12:00 noon. Participants may register at the Community Center/Swim Center. The MWF program is designed for 4 to 5·year-olds who will begin Kindergarten in September '93. The TTh program is designed for children 2 year 9 months to 4-year-olds. FALL CHILD CARE & TINY TOTS PRE-REGISTRATION If you are currently enrolled in our Child Care or Tiny Tots programs, w~ will be taking pre-registration for the Fall from March 15 through Apnl 16. Enrollment fonns will be available at each Child Care Center and Tiny Tots Site. For further infonnation call 799-8224 Dr 799-8259. We will be taking pre-registration for Fall Child Ca refI'iny Tots from new participants starting May 3. ' Forms will be available at the Community Center/Swim Center office. For further infonnation call 799-8224 Dr 799-8259. 16 �SENIOR PROGRAMS tocation: Hercules Senior Center . Friends, Food, and Fun! That's what the Hercules Senior program is all about. We invite you to join our center for a full day of activities or just a place to come and relax for awhile. The Hercules Senior program provides services to our senior population similar to a large center, while still providing a homelike atmosphere. Our professional, caring staff will assist you in the selection of activities or referrals to support agencies. The Hercules Senior program provides a variety of social , recreational, and support services to adults 50+. Most activities and programs welcome participation by adults of all ages on a space available basis. These services include activities classes, day/overnight excursions , health screening services, multi-cultural enrichment, and much. much more! Our program strives to ensure a physically and emotionally non-threatening environment for all, as well as encouraging socialization with peers and family. We encourage you to drop in a nd say hello to our staff and volunteers any time Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. They will provide you with updated information on current and upcoming activities and event~ at the center. ONGOING ACTIVITIES MWF Federal Hot Lunch Program 11:45 am-1:00 pm This is an inexpensive, nutritious meal progra m for 81.50 - $1.75 per meal. Please sign-up one day prior to scheduled meal. For this program the required age is 62 years or older, or the participant must be physically challenged. Lunchti';'e Buffet & Salad Bar TH 12:00 Noon Sign-ups ;till be taken up until the preceding Tuesday for t he lunch buffet. Cost is $2.00 for Seniors and $4.00 General. Special Luncheons Featuring Different Cultures Last Thur. of Month 12:15 pm For your eating pleasure, the Hercules Seniors provide different ethnic food theme luncheons on the last Thursday of each month. These luncheons are part of our on-going fund raising efforts. Tickets ,vill be sold in advance. Come and enjoy foods from the Philippines, Japan, Mexico, Scandinavia and many other countries! Hercules Healthy Hikers MTTH 9:00 am-lO:OO am This wa lking group is led by Cheri Bellecci from Doctors Hospital and meets at Refugio Valley Park. Bingo MWTHF 1:00 pm- 2:15 pm Bowling TH 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm For a nominal fee , all adults and seniors are welcome Lanes. Please register at the Senior Cent,e r. 111 Civic Drive 799-8219 CURRENT CLASSES Calligraphy Th 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm Instructor: Estelle Baumert New students, there will be a fee for materials, please call the Senior Center for information. Creative Movement Ttrh 9:00 am-10:00 am Instructor: Carla Tandy All adults & seniors are welcomel You do not need to be a senior citizen for t his college sponsored class. No fee. Fabric Painting MF* ' l st & 3rd Monday and Friday of month Instructor: Louise Horton 10:00 am-12:00 pm M 2:00 pm- 3:00 pm Make It Yourself Crafts Holidays and All Occasions For $.50 and Up '2nd & 4th Wednesday of month Instructor: Virginia Kunaniec W* 10:00 am- 1:00 pm Needlebeads Workshop Instructor: Davidson/Wong Th 10:00 am- 3:00 pm Ceramics Instructor: Gina Robinson M 10:00 am-12:00 pm Nutrition Instructor:Tracy Baker, Doctors H ospital Th 10:00 am-ll:OO am Origami *4th Tuesday of month Instructor: FujikawalKato T* 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm Plastic Canvas . Instructor: June Puckett W 10:00 am- 1:00 pm Line Dance All adults & seniors are welcome! Instructor: Mel Menefee Punch Embroidery MF* '1st & 3rd Monday and Friday of month Instructor: Louise Horton 10:00 am-12:00 pm Smile Program (Gentle Exercise) Chair exercises M-F 9:00 am-10:00 am Tai Chi Instructor: Bryan Umeki W 9:00 am-lO:OO am to bowl c;.t Pinole Valley ~~~~~~~~~ Cards (YOUt choice) MWTHF 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm Coffee & Snacks Weekdays 9:00 am- 3:00 pm Horseshoes MW 10:00 am-1l:00 am Ping Pongl Table Games Weekdays Open SPECIAL'IY WORKSHOPS Free Blood Pressure Screening 2nd Wednesday of the month 10:00 - 11:00 am Legal, Health, Personal, & Job RefelTals - Infonna tion on Immigration - Senior Discounts on BART tickets/stamps/greetin g cards - Forms for DMVlFishing Licenses . Other Miscellaneous Senior Service Information Notary Public Appointments Only Practitioner: Bill Prather, Realtor & Notary No Charge . Senior Spring f}3azaar Do you remember the bazaars you went to as a kid? Ha ndmade crafts that didn't cost you a month's allowance. You can experience that again at the Hercules Senior Center Old Fashioned Spring Bazaar. Join us Saturday, April 3rd from 10:00 a m to 4:00 pm for food, fun, entertainment and a wide variety of handmade crafts, all ... reasonably priced! We ,viII al so have a special bake sale, book sale, plant sale, white elephant sale and lots of grab bags and games. Best of all there is free parking and no admission charge. For more information on our Spring Bazaar, contact our Senior Coordinator, Irene Winnie at (5 10) 799-8219. Last day for Vendors to reserve a space is March 26. MAMA DRAGON will be available - weather permitting. ~ ~~~~ ,- ADULT TRIPS Get away for the day and join us on a fun and exciting day trip. Travel to places that you have always wanted to see but don't want to drive to. Let the bus driver chauffeur you there in style. Call the Senior Center at 799-82 19 for more trip information. Bookmobile - A free Community Service for you! Just t hink, you can get a library card, have access to best sellers (or special order your favorite novel), and meet your friends at the Senior Center. The County Bookmobile visits our parking lot every other Thursday from 1:00 1:30 pm. For exact dates of visits, please call the Senior Center or the Pinole Library. Tax Assistance -'Free Service Every Tuesday and Thursday' from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. *Thursday open to the general public - simple forms only. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. CALL 799-8219 11 �RENTAL FACILITIES Historic Clubhouse Ohlone Community Center The Ohlone Community Center is located at 190 Turquoise Drive, adjacent to the Ohlone Neighborhood Park. The Ohlone Community Center was one of the first public facilities constructed in the city limits in 1985, and served as a meeting location for the Hercules City Council until the Civic Center Complex was built in 1988. This facility is best suited for small parties and meetings" not to exceed 100 people. Due to its proximity to the surrounding residential neighborhood, this facility is not available for dances and/or strobe, flashing, or rotating lights. The Ohlone Center ' has one medium sized assembly room approximately 1 , 000 square feet, in addition to a residential kitchen, outdoor patio, restrooms, and small parking lot. Standard rental fees include facility use for minimum of five hours, five 12ft. tables, and 100 folding chairs. The Historic Clubhouse, is located at 535 Railroad Avenue overlooking the beautiful San Pablo Bay , This facility is situated within the City's Historical District and is registered as a National Historic Building, The Historic Clubhouse was built in 1899 as a social center for workers of the Hercules Powder Manufacturing Plant, and after extensive renovation work, this facility was re -opened for public use in 1990, This facility is best suited for parties, fundraising events, and other social gatherings not to exceed 200 people. The facility has one large assembly room approximately 1,860 square feet, in addition to the kitchen, serving room, bar area, bay window alcove, restrooms, and parking lot. Standard rental fees include facility use for minimum of five hours, twenty 60" round tables (seating for 8), four 6ft. tables, and 200 folding chairs. Foxboro Community Center Senior Center The Hercules Senior Center is located at 111 Civic Drive, adjacent to the Civic Center Complex. The Hercules Senior Center was constructed and dedicated in 1988. The Senior Center is used throughout the week for senior citizen programming, however, this facility is available for evening and weekend rentals. This facility is best suited for parties and group meetings not to e xceed 150 people. This facility has one large assembly room approximately 1 ,275 square feet, with a wooden floor suitab le for dancing. Additional areas available for rentals include kitchen, outdoor patio area, restrooms, and parking lot. Standard rental fees include facility use for minimum of five hours , ten 12ft. tables, and 100 folding chairs. The Foxboro Community Center is located at 1025 Canterbury Avenue, adjacent to the Foxboro Neighborhood Park . This facility was constructed and dedicated in 1986 for the Foxboro area. This facility is best s uited for small parties and meetings not to exceed 75 people . Due to its p roximity to the surrounding residential neighborhood, this facility is not availab le for dances and/or strobe, flashing, or rotating lights. The Foxboro Center has one small assemb ly room approximately 735 square feet , restrooms, street parking , and large outdoor park area including tennis and basketball courts . This facility does not have a kitchen facility . Standard rental f ees include facility use for minimum of five hours, six 6ft. tables, and 60 folding chairs. For more information on rental fees and applications, call the Hercules Community Center at 799-8291 18 �RENTAL FACILITIES Hercules Community Center / Swim Center The Community Center/Swim Center is located at 2001 Refugio Vaney Road. This facility is situated within a beautiful vaney surrounded by eucalyptus groves and open space. The Community Center/Swim Center was opened in 1991 and is the focal point for an recreation activities in the City of Hercules. In addition to housing the Parks and Recr eation Registration Office , the ce nter's design anows for a variety of activities and / or renta ls to be conducted with the same fa cility. This facility is best suited for partie s, fundraising events, weddings, r e ceptions, and other social gatherings not to ex ceed 400 people. The Community Ce nte r portion of this facilit y in clude s a large assembly room approximately 5,200 square feet, with a portable sta g e area, three multi-purpose classrooms , a full commercial kitche n , outdoor patio area , rest rooms , and parking lot. Standard rental includes facility use for a seven hour minimum , twenty 12ft. tables, ten 6ft. tables , and 300 folding chairs . The .Swim Cente r portion of this facility includes a large adult lap pool with diving area, including one and three meter diving boards. In ad~ition, there is a smaller children's pool which provides for wading from 0 to 3 feet in depth. Adult pool attendance is limited to a maximum of 250 persons and the children's pool is limited to a maximum of 75 persons. Rentals of the pool areas include supervisory and life guarding staff and is limite d to the swim season. PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS Foxboro Park Refugio Valley Park Refugio Valley Road / Pheasant Drive . ' .' Facilities: Pic nic Tables (7); Barbe ques ( 7), Cluldl e n s Play Struc ture ; Te nni s Courts (4) j Drinking Fountmn; Pa rkIng Spaces ( 37); R est r oOlllS j ~alking / J o gging Path; Pa t' Course ; 1025 Canterbury Av e nu e Facilities: C hildre n's Play Stru c ture ; T e nnis Courts ( 2); Bas ke tball Co urt; Pic nic Table s (4 ) ; Barbeq ues - (4); Ope n Pla y fie ld; Walking / Jogging Path; Drinking Fountain; Res U'fJu rn s; S l l'~e l Par'king; RCCr(1a. ti o n Facility . Woodfield Park Gazebo ; L;tk e ; OP (, 11 Pla y f w ld . 1919 Lupine noad ~aciliti"s: Childre n's Play Structure ; Bas ke tball Courts (1); 1ennls Court s (2); Drinking Fountain; Softba ll Fie ld; Open P layfle ld; Res trooms; Street Parking; **Bas k e tball (2) and Volle yba ll Courts (2); and *Tetherball (3). Adjacent to the Her cuJ es Elmnen to r'y. School. Ohlone Park 190 Turquoise Drive Facilities: Picn ic Tables (19); Children 's Play Structure; Softball Field; Ope n Playfie ld; Res trooms, Parking Spa ces (17); Nature Trail; Amphitheatre; Recreation Facilit y ; **Volleyball (2 ) and Bas k e tball Courts (2); *Kic kball; and *Tetherball (4 ) . Adjace nt to the Ohlone Elementary S choo l. (** Indicates equipment on school property adjacent to park) 19 �RECREATION PROGRAM SURVEY I The City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department is requesting your input to guide in future programming decisions. If you and/or your family are residents of Hercules OR you andlor your family a re recent participants of the city's classes/programs, we welcome your su ggestions! We request your response to the following survey by March 31,1993 and return or mail it to: I I I I I I Hercules Community/Swim Center Refugio Valley Road Hercules, CA 94547 H ercules City Hall 111 Civic Dri ve Hercules, CA 94547 OR I Has someone in your household attended any of the following activities/programs sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department? 1. Children's ACtivity Classes Children's PreschoollI'iny Tots . Children's Childcare Adult Activity Classes Adult Fitness Classes Martial Art s Program Aquatics P rogra m Sports Program S pecial Events/Activities (i. e. Halloween Even ts, Victorian Faire, Cultural Fair, etc. ) ~enior Ci tizen Activities 2. I How would you rate/evaluate the classes/programs you have participated in? I I I I Richnwnd Sanitary Service Invites You to a Yard Waste Composting Workshop I I When: Samrday, March 13,1993; 9:30-11:30 a.m. Where: 3260 Blwne Drive (Near Hilltop Mall) I I I I o Discover the benefits of backyard composting o Hear about the in's and out's of how to make compost o Learn how to compost and how to construct a simple backyard compost bin; see other composting units on the market o Learn how to use mulch and compost around your garden I I 3. Woul d you or your family members be interested in attending the following activities if t hey were offered by the Parks and Recreation Department? I For information. please call the RSS Injol"mati011 telephone number at 262-1 690 ® I CHILDRENSI'I'EENS CLASSES _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Tumbling and Movement Gymnastics Drawing and Painting Clay/Ceramics Music Baton NatureiWildlife Cheerleading Drama Holiday/Seasonal Crafts Leadership Classes Pre-J ob Tralning & Interviewing Certified Babysitting TEEN/ADULT CLASSES _ _ _ '_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Country Western Dance Drawing and Painting Ceramics Cooking Jewelry Making ~usic Financial Planning Parent Enrichment Flower Arranging Group Excursions Nature Hikes Self Hypnosis Color Analysis Safety Awareness/Self Defense ~ ')(.6. I I 3260 r ~ ,,;y ruarnOND SANITARY BLUME "" SERVICE DRIVE ® 'if .~ •• •• N I I I I I I I In which age groups are you interested in seeing more programs offered? . 4. I I _ _ _ _ Preschool (under 5) Elementary (6 to 12) Teen (13 to 17) Adult (18 and up) I I I 5. Are there other classes or activities (including Sports, Aquatics and Seniors programmin g) that yo u would like to see established? I I I I I OPTIONAL: Name: _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ Bil l PRATHER CRS - GRI I Selling or Buying? I Daytime phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ __ I Address:_ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ I A LI CE laPLACE CRS - GRI Remember - Michael Milkin had an impressive resume Trust But Verify I (This·information will be used by city staff for follow-up .only) I I THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND INTEREST 20 ISP IN HELPING US TO BETTER MEET YOUR NEEDS I FOR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY I Security Pacific Experience-Competence & A Sense of Humor. All the skepticism regarding the current real estate market can be summed up in two words of optimism: .. Buy Now! Real Estate Brokerage You can reach us at 222-2200 �A Costly Situation C0 Celebrate Household sewers are not the place to dispose of such things as cook ing grease and oil. Cooking oils and grease that you pour down your drains have a severe direct impact on the Sanitary Sewer Collection System. These greases may be hot when poured into the drain, but by the time they reach the lateral piping system under your street, they begin to solidify. Over a very short period of time this grease mass totally blocks the system, causing raw untreat~d sewage to flow into the streets and storm drains, and eventually to the Bay. The clean-up of these unnecessary flows is very costly t o ·you the tax payers . This is a practice we can all live wi thout. Our creeks, wate rways and bays need our help to keep them envir.o nmentally sound. Clear Choices Clean Air The week of May 2, 1993 has been declared Clean Air Week. In recognition of Clean Air week, the American Lung Association is asking residents of Hercules to become their partner in the fight for clean air and healthier lungs by • using mass transit, carpools and vanpoo!s • limiting the use of gasoline-powered lawn mowers, chain saws and weed-cutters • decreasing stoves • performing conscientious car care to insure maximum vehicle efficiency • conserving household energy so power plants will burn less fuel • supporting clean air regulations usage of wood-burning fireplaces The Romance of the Hearth Meets the Realities of Wood Smoke Pollution Winter is here and with it comes the romance -- and the pollution -- from hearth fires and crackling wood stoves. I According to Milton Feldstein, Air Pollution Control Officer for the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, these wood burning methods of home heating are a major cause of poor ai~ quality in winter _months. "We all have heartwarming visions associated with the hearth, I ' Feldstein said, "but the truth is fireplaces and wood stoves are both inefficient sources of heat and are major contributors to the a,ir pollution problem." In the Bay Area, fireplaces and wood stoves emit up to 300 tons of carbon monoxide and 55 tons of particulate matter every day during winter ~ This smoke is especially dangerous on nights when cold, still air causes temperature inversions. Wood smoke is then trapped in valley areas, becoming even more concentrated and especially unhealthy to breathe. There are ways, however, to minimize the amount smoke caused by fireplaces and wood stoves. Much problem is caused by improper and inefficient wood techniques. The Air District suggests these tips for burning fires: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Pollution of Storm Drain Systems and of wood of the burning cleaner Burn only clean, dry "seasoned" wood and nonglossy white paper. Firelogs burn more slowly at higher temperatures, producing less smoke and sending less air up the chimney than is generated by wood . Don't burn garbage, plastics, rubber, painted and treated wood, colored and glossy paper, or other materials that produce noxious, corrosive smoke. Pollution is caused by people dumping garbage, trash, oil, detergents, fertilizers, pesticides and anything else that runs off of lawns ~ down roads r along gut ters and into the storm drain system. Storm drains are not sewers. Unlike sewer systems, what ends up in the storm drains is not chemically treated. Storm drains empty into a system of pipes and culverts that drain directly into streams, creeks and rivers, which drain to the Bay and the Delta. Eyentually the entire San Francisco Estuary gets filled with pollutants that do not need to be there . Garbage can be recycled or put into trash cans. We can cut back on fertilizers and pesticides in our gardens. Oil can be taken to recycling centers . We can wash our cars with biodegradable detergents. Non-point source pollution is pollutants such as leaves, cigarette butts, paper, trash, etc. which are carried into the storm drain system by rain water runoff . These pollutants are responsible for nearly 80% of California's water pollution. The practice of pouring waste down the storm drain has a direct, severe impact on our environment. You can stop non-point source pollution by paying attention to Some the way you discard your waste and other trash. informational hotline numbers are: Recycling Hotline - Contra costa county (510) 646-4196 Hazardous Materials - Contra Costa County (510) Fish & Game Department (707) 944-5500 646-2286 Thank you for your cooperation in making our environment cleaner and healthier. You can make a difference. Stormwater Pollution Control Program Public Hearing A public hearing will be held March 9, 1993 in the City CounCil Chambers during the regularly scheduled City Council meeting to discuss and adopt a Stormwater Pollution Control program and 1993/94 Budget. Council on February 9, 1993 held a workshop to discuss the issues related to compliance with the Federal Clean Water Act of 1987. The following is a list of those issues: • NPDES is a F~derally mandated program administered by the State and Regional Water .Quality Control Board. • The City will not receive any Federal monies for this mandated program. • Hercules is required Stormwater Pollution within its borders. • For the · ambience of a fireplace without the work of purchasing and stocking wood, convert to a gas fireplace. The emission are much less than even the new E . P.A. - certified stoves. The Board of Supervisors will levy the fee to fund local BMPs through the County Assessor. • The City will benefit financially by continuing to band together with the other cities and County Flood Control to administer the Countywide NPDES . permit. Thoroug h ly insulate your home so your heating needs wil l decrease. Recognize that fireplaces rob yo ur home of heat by drawing surroundi ng air up the chimney. • The City will have five (5) years to implement a fully functioning program. The Regiona l Board should issue a County-wide permit in July, 1993. • Counc il must submit its program and budget to the Board of Supervisors by March 12, 1993 to be included in the Countywide Program. • Proposed annual fee f or an Equivalent Runoff Unit (ERU) wi ll be between $23.00 and $30 .00. • Staff will return to Council eac h year with a report on the effec tiveness of the program and proposed revisions. Build small, hot fires instead of large smoldering ones and refuel while the fire is still hot. If you use a wood stove to heat your home, consider purchasing a U.S. E.P.A.-certified Phase II stove, pellet stove or equivalent that heats more efficiently and pollutes less. Pellet stoves are the most efficient and least polluting of the new stove designs. Observe "Don't Light Tonight" requests. When air quality approaches unhealthy levels , the Bay Area Air Quali ty Management District will ask residents to refrain from using their wood burni ng fireplaces and wood stoves un les s they 're E. P. A-cer tified . The Air District will issue a "Do n' t Light Tonight" voluntary request through the media and on their toll-free information line: (800) HELP-AIR . Typically, these requests occur during periods when nights are cold, with little wind or preCipitation. Bay Area residents can request inior.mation by calling the Air District's (800) HELP--AIR line. to develop Prevention and BMPs or State administer utilized If you have any questions on this program you should contact the City Engi n eer at 799 - 8242 or attend the public hearing. 21 �Public Works Pipeline Retaining Wall Permit Yes/No We Love the Rain ..... But Hate the Bumps!! San Pablo Avenue and Route 4 Intersection Im provements Completion of improvements to the intersection of San Pablo Avenue and Highway 4, and the widening of San Pablo Avenue from Highway 4 to Linus Pauling Drive has been delayed due to the rain that Northern California and the Bay Area have been blessed with this Winter. Although all of us love having the rain and the possible end to the drought, we all hate the "bump--bump" as we go through the intersection. Those bumps are pavement conforms that will allow the new paved surface to evenly match the existing street. Placement of the The Building DiviSion answers a lot of questions regarding when a permit is needed to build a retaining wall. These simple diagrams illustrate when a permit is needed and when a permit is not needed to construct a wall. ~C>.PERMITS ARE NOT REQUIRED FOR THE CONDITIONS SHOWN BELOW. new pavement has been delayed because asphalt concrete cannot be placed in the rain or on a 9ay when the air temperature is below 50°. The Contractor, Joe Carone, Inc., estimates that it will take three days to place all of the asphalt once the temperature rises above 50° and the rains stop. After the asphalt is placed, new pavement striping will be installed and the signal will be changed from flashing red to its normal green, yellow, red cycles. Ulvel baeklilt "Y"'~ \ San Pablo Avenue Improvements The City has entered into an agreement with Willdan Associates, Civil Engineers, for the preparation of plans to construct improvements to $an Pablo Avenue between Linus Pauling Drive and the City limit line -to the north. This improvement project will add curbs, gutters, a bicycle lane, storm drainage facilities and a center median to San Pablo Avenue. The project will complete the link between the City's current improvement project at San Pablo Avenue and Highway 4 and Contra Costa county's intersection improvement project at San Pablo/Parker/Willow Avenues in Rodeo. Construction is expected to begin in Summer of 1993 and be completed that Fall. San Pab16/Parker/Willow Avenues Contra Costa County Public Works Department has made marked progress in constructing improvements at the intersection of San Pablo, Parker and Willow Avenues just to the north of our City limit line in Rodeo. San Pablo Avenue has been realigned at the intersection with Parker & Willow Avenues, signal poles have been erected and street widening has been undertaken. This project is also being delayed because the contractor is not able to place asphalt concrete during the rain or when the air temperature is below 50°. This is an important project for the City as it will help to improve access from I -80 at Willow Avenue onto San Pablo Aven4e. Construction is expected to be completed in early Spring, 1993 . T 3'·0· mall. Level - Less than 3'-0" ~~f3.PERMITS .'.- ARE REQUIRED FOR THE CONDITIONS SHOWN BELOW. T' L Over 3' · 0· Level - Over 3'-0" Sloping uilcklill Any Height With Sloping Backfill Any Height With Surcharge (Extra Weight) Any Height If Distance To Adjacent Foundation Is Less T~an Wall Height Heritage Garden in Hercules Seeks Green-Thumbed Volunteers Highway 4/Willow Avenue Phase 1A Safety Project The City has entered into a professional services contract with Mark Thomas and Company to prepare the Project Approval Report, Environmental Documents and Geometric Approval Drawings for a new overpass and freeway on/off ramps from Willow Avenue to Route 4. This project includes the following: extending Willow Avenue over Route 4 and connecting it with Bayberry Avenue on the south side of the Highway; constructing an acceleration lane on eastbound Highway 4 which will allow easier and safer ae-cess from Sycamore Avenue at the "Franklin Canyon" end of town; ~ will provide the environmental clearance for a new onramp to eastbound Route 4 from Bayberry Avenue; ~ will realign the existing Bayberry off-ramp from 1-80 to allow left turns from the off-ramp onto Bayberry. The Bayberry Ramp will be constructed as a separate project from the Willow Overpass and Ramp project . When these approval documents have been completed and approved by Caltrans, final design of the Willow Overpass project will begin. Construction is projected to take place in 1995/96. This is a critical project to the City which is partly funded by your Measure C Tax dollars. 22 The Heritage Garden is a cooperative project involving the City of Hercules and its residents and community groups. The purpose is to landscape the open area along Sycamore Avenue in front of the Civic Center. This project was conceived by the Hercules Rotary Club two years ago. It will provide a colorful setting with oak _trees and native California plants and seating areas. The Steering Committee is looking for volunteers to assist with the planning and implementation of this project. A site plan has been prepared which will be t he basis for the final design. The Steering Committee anticipates that groundbreaking may occur as early as April with formal dedication and completion of the first phase in July of this year. This project is in need of community groups, individuals or companies willing to help with soil preparation, irrigation, grading and planting! Donations, in the form of materials or money, will gladly be accepted . For further information, contact the Heritage Garden "Hotline" at 799"-4255. Planning meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at the Chamber of Commerce Office (next to City Hall) from 7:30 9:00 p.m . Separate sign-ups to be a member of the "planting Corp" in the Spring are also being conducted. Be a part of this project and "Watch Our Heritage Grow." For vour information the Heritage Garden Concept Plan is on page 23 ~ ~ �FIRE DISTRICT NEWS YOUR FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ARE IN JEAPORDY! On December 30, 1992, all property owners within the RodeoHercules Fire Protection District were sent a proposal by the Board of Directors to levy a supplemental fire assessment fee in order to maintain the current level of services that are being provided to residents of Hercules and Rodeo . This proposal became a necessity due to the State's financial crisis and Governor Wilson's plan to transfer monies from public agencies, including fire protection districts, to balance the State's budget. Last year, the State took $1.3 billion in property tax "bailout" funds. As a result, the Fire District suffered a loss of approximately $700,000 primarily due to these State cutbacks. Fortunately, the District's Board of Directors was able to maintain fire protection and emergency medical services by balancing this budget with available fiscal reserves, a w~ge freeze and no purchases of needed equipment. Without the financial support of residents however, future services will be cut dramatically and place the lives and property of residents at risk. The State is seeking an additional $2.6 billion, a 100% increase over last year's property tax shift. The Board of Directors feels that in order to continue to adequately protect the lives and property of reSidents it is necessary to propose the supplemental fire assessment due to the magnitude of these cutbacks. This decision has not been an easy one for the Board of Directors. They have examined all options and want to stress the gravity of the fiscal situation that will be realized from the State property tax shift. Since this supplemental fire assessment fee proposal will be on the June ballot for District residents to vote on, it is important that all residents be well informed of the impact these cutbacks will have on their lives and property: 1. Laying off about one-half of the firefighting force (11 of 22) firefighters. 2. Closing either the Rodeo or Hercu1e_s Fire Station. 3. Increasing the risk of death and loss of property by increasing our response times. Currently we average a 4.5 minute response . To double or triple this time, would mean: a person that has stopped breathing and the pulse has stopped has little chance of being resuscitated after 4 - 6 minutes a small fire in a room needs only 5 - 7 minutes to grow to have everything in the room burning. 4. Diminishing the capability to replace and maintain eqUipment needed to fight fires and provide medical services. The Board of Directors encourages you to support the supplemental fire assessment fee. Contact the Fire District at 799-4561 with questions and concerns to receive accurate information from which to make your decision. Also, please write the following persons and make your voice heard. The property tax shift is unfair and, in the case of fire services, results in an increased risk to the lives and property of Hercules and Rodeo residents. Governor Pete Wilson State Capitol sacramento, CA 94814 Assemblyman Robert Campbell 2163 Capitol Building Sacramento, CA 94814 Assemblyman Willie Brown, Jr. Senator Daniel Boatwright 219 Capitol Building 3086 Capitol Building Sacramento, CA 94814 sacramento, CA 94814 Assemblyman Tom Bates 446 Capitol Building Sacramento, CA 94814 Senator David Roberti 205 Capitol Building Sacramento, CA 94814 F. Y.I. The Rodeo/Hercules Fire District has many booklets for your information and self-education. Please come in and pick up whichever ones you feel would be of benefit to you and your family. Some of the pamphlets available are: • • • • • • E.O.I.T.H. (exit drills in the home) Fireworks: Spectacular Danger! Portable Fire Extinguishers Sparky's Detector: Facts for Kids Ten Tips for Fire Safety Test Your Detector: It's Sound Advice For further information call 799-4561 or drop in to the Fire Station at 1680 Refugio Valley Road . POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS TIRED OF GRAFFITI?? Recent gang-related incidents and graffiti in the community have resulted in renewed inquiries regarding these issues. While Hercules is fortunate that these activities do not occur to the extent that they do in many areas, our city is not immune. We must continue efforts to control or eliminate escalation of these crimes. This will require the collaborative efforts of the entire community, which is one of the precepts of community Oriented Policing. Over the next few months, the Police Department will be reviewing the history of gang-related activities in Hercules and developing a strategic plan for prevention efforts. This will include a "zero tolerance" approach to criminal activity, education efforts, and community involvement programs. The city is currently finalizing a graffiti ordinance which will require prompt removal of graffiti by property owners. This is a critical element of the ordinance since existing graffiti invites copycat behavior. Untended graffiti detracts from a sense of community safety and contributes to a decline in property values. The courts have been responsive to the serious problem of graffi ti. Codes have been enacted prohibiting the sale of aerosol paint cans to minors. Possession of aerosol paint by minors is a misdemeanor. The painting of graffiti falls under the criminal definition of vandalism. Depending on the amount of damage, a conviction can carry a penalty of a fine, imprisonment or both. In addition, a person convicted of writing graffiti may be ordered to repair the damaged property personally or to pay restitution for the cost of repair. Parents can also be held liable for payment of fines. Under the civil code, guardians can also be held liable for acts of vandalism by their wards. In addition to criminal and civil liabilities, the Vehicle Code provides for suspension (or delay of issuance) of driver's license privileges for each conviction of vandalism by persons 13 years of age or older. Graffiti is not just a law enforcement problem. It impacts the entire community. Enforcement alone is not the answer. The Police Department is soliciting active participation from parents and the community to assist in prevention efforts. All of our efforts will be needed to keep our community safe and graffiti free. You can help the City in their efforts to eliminate graffiti. If you see anyone making graffiti or vandalizing property, contact the Hercules Police Department immediately at 799-8260. If you see new graffiti that needs to be removed, contact PubiC Works at 799-8241. BUCKLE UP!! In an effort to reduce the severity of injuries that may occur due to the failure to wear a seatbelt, Assembly Member Willie Brown introduced Assembly Bill 338, sponsored by the California Highway Patrol. This measure allows peace officers to stop a car for a suspected seatbelt viola~ion. This law was effective January 1, 1993. It is antiCipated that primary enforcement will increase the seatbelt use by about 10%, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In California, this could translate into about 150 additional lives saved each year. So remember, buckle up! Parking in Spaces Designated for Disabled Persons Effective January 1993, parking in a space that is designated for disabled persons is a $250 fine and includes blocking that portion of a curb which has been cut down, lowered, or constructed to provide wheel chair accessibility to a sidewalk . Ignition Interlock Devices for Repeat DU I Offenders Assembly Bill 2851 by Assembl'y Member Terry Friedman uses the technology of the ignition interlock device in addreSSing the problem of the repeat DUI offenders. An ignition interlock device prevents a car from being started if the presence of alcohol on the breath is detected. Commencing January 1, 1993, a court will be required to prohibit a person convicted of DUr and having a previous DUr conviction within seven years from operating a motor vehicle unless an ignition interlock device is installed. The offender would pay for the installation of the device. The device is to remain installed for a period of one to three years. The requirement will go into effect July 1, 1993. �April is Earthquake Preparedness Month Child Health and Prenatal Care Services IT~II Free Line I The Contra Costa county Health Services Department, Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Unit is pleased to announce its new toll free information and referral line for child health and prenatal care services. County residents can call 1-800696-9644 to find out where and how to get no cost or low cost health services such as ·: Are you prepared to meet your own needs for 72 hours afte.r a major disaster such as an earthquake occurs? If not, you should contact the City of Hercules at 799-8215 or the RodeoHercules Fire District at 799-4561 for information and get prepared. If you have a trade or skill that would be useful during disaster recovery, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 799-8231. *physical examinations for infants, children, teens and young adults *family planning, birth control *nutrition related services *testing for the AIDS virus and other sexually transmitted diseases *immunizations (shots) *dental care *pregnancy related services *and more Callers can hear the recorded information and referral messages in English or Spanish. These services are available to those residents under 21 years of age. The toll free line is designed to make it easier for county residents in need of health care to find out about services available to them at no cost or low cost . These cards are being printed especially for your convenience - please cut out and place on your refrigerator or telephone. cut here -,~ -, i.NECESITA cUmADO PRENATAL 0 CUIDADO DE SALUD DE N.INO? C1~t.~44 LOOKING FOR PRENATAL CARE OR CHILD HEALTH CARE? I (' • For Help Call 1-800-696-9644 l A toll free referral service from Contra Costa County Health Services Cover! Contra Costa County Earth Day Festival The Contra Costa County Earth Day Festival will hold its 4th annual festival at the Concord Pavilion, its new permanent home, on Sunday, April 25th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This year's event is sponsored by all 18 cities in the County and the Board of Supervisors. Continuous programs featuring musicians, comedians, actors, jugglers and speakers are planned. In addition, the committee has created arenas of interest such as Alte:r:native Transportation and Energy, the Green Home and Green Garden, Wildlife Near and Far, Native American and non - profit and bUSiness booths. For more information. call (510) 376-5794 or (510 254-9747. THE HERCULEAN SPRING 1993 BULK RATE PERMIT #23 RODEO, CA CITY OF HERCULES 111 CIVIC DRIVE HERCULES, CA 94547 Postal Patron Hercules Seniors Enjoying One ot Their ips � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/730223b99750efea4e4cc0fb00b0fd59.pdf 86fff2f1df2df873e3cba2fa9319acdb PDF Text Text THE HERCULEAN SUMMER 1993 City ·Scene Why Bad Things Happen to Good Communities The City of Hercules is presenting significant information in this edition regarding City services and how your tax dollars are being spent. We are also considering a significant reduction in services due to loss of revenue to the State of California. Basics that you should know first. On Page 2 is the City of Hercules organization chart. We serve a community of 20,000 people with only 56 full-time employees, i.e., one employee for every 357 residents. That is a very lean ratio. The City: l. 2. Is fiscally sound ' Did not raise taxes last year 4. Did n ot grant cost of living increases to employees for two years Did make $250,000 in reductions last year 5. Serves a population of 18,600 with only 56 employees 6. 7. Expects to lose $500,000 in local property tax to the State Expects to lose $220,000 in taxes due to the Pacific Refinery change in business ope rations Expects to lose $250,000 in economic development funds to the State Expects to make substantial budget cut s and to layoff employees Expects to have to reduce services drastica lly May consider us ing the City's Reserves Will only oonsider a tax increase as a last resort Doe s not propose to layof f swor n Police emp l oyees $xpects to remain fiscally sound--for what remains of the City Cannot sustain another major taking of revenue by the State after FY 1993- 94. 3. 8. 9. 10 . ll. 12. 13. 14. 15. HERCULES HAS BEEN FORTUNATE, BUT • .. The City of Hercules has been fortunate over the ·past two years. We have been able to maintain a high level of service to the residents even though our revenue base has been shrinking. We have made cuts and we continue to make o ur service delivery as co st e ffective as possible. Ot her Cities and Counties have not been as fortunate and have made massive cuts and layoffs. LESS IS NOT ALWAYS BETTER You may call the Fire District for help and the fire truck takes 10-15 minutes to arrive rather than 5, and then ~s only equipped with two firefighters, not three . You may want to make home improvements r equiring a permit which you will have to wait weeks for and then days or more for each inspection. The grass in the parks and along roadways will become very high and weeds will not be pulled, graffiti not cleaned off nor litter removed. NO MORE FAT! These service changes are not occurring to upunish" the reSidents! Most local government is staffed at minimum levels although the news media highlights the exceptions. And, a high percentage of local public employees take pride in their work and work very hard. Statements that cities and counties must "cut the fat" reflect a lack of understanding of the real working conditions. ~) REAL LIFE Most small to medium cities (5,000 to 50,000 population) provide only State mandated local services: police, fire, building inspections, roads, sewer, planning and zoning, etc. The closest thing to a "riice to have" service is Parks and Recreation of which 50% or more of the costs are paid directly by the user and not by general taxes. Most operating departments are covered by one employee per major service at best. The average workload is well in e xcess of the one full time person filling the position. Many employees wear a "multitude of hats." When that employee is sick, o n vacatio n o r must be laid off, those services often cannot be prov ided as there is no back-up person. This is not a complaint. We only spend what is absolut~ly necessa ry. But we do need the public's understanding of the ci rcumstances . CITY DIRECTORY City HaU - General Information Community Center/Swim Center Pa rks" Recreation Department Hercules Senior Center Finance Dept/ B.u siness License Planning Department Engineering Public Works Building Inspections City Clerk City Manager Personnel - Job Hotline Police Department EMERGENCY ONLY Rodeo-Her:cules Fire District EMERGENCY ONLY If the City loses $500,000 to the State ' s deficit, if Pacific Refinery scales back its refining operation reducing Utility Users Tax by ' $220,000 and other recession - driven impacts occur, the City will need to reduce services significantly, raise taxes or use a portion of its reserve fund. CITY SERVICE REDUCTIONS If we reduce services, approximately 11 positions will be deleted and the employees laid o ff (no Sworn Police positions are proposed for layoff in order to preserv e Officer safety in the field and to maintain an average 5 minute emergency response). Therefore, the 11 positions must be reduced from the 37 non-sworn Citywide positions. The ratio of employees to residents becomes "more than lean " at 1: 445. Given these Circumstances, the residents will see and experience a lower level of service. WHY BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD COMMUNITIES The loss of revenue at all levels of government and the loss of private sector jobs is due to a very deep recession affecting everyone. Clearly, the City of Hercules is not satisfied with the State Government's handling of the problem . But spending all of our time blaming is wasted energy. There simply isn't enough money to fund services. So, you make tough decisions in tough times. The City is very reluctant to raise taxes . We are aware that some of our residents live on fixed incomes and others have suffered a loss in earnings. A limited use o f the City's reserves will be considered in an effort to soften the blow. We have never actually had to spend our Reserves. BUDGET WORKSHOPS Below are a series of illustrations, graphs and tables which further help everyone to understand how the City has operated in the past and how we propose to serve the residents in the future. If you would like to receive more information on this topic, please call the City Manager's Office at 799-8206 or plan to attend or watch (Channel 6B) the Budget Workshops on wednesday, June 9, Tuesday, June 15, and Thursday, June 17, all beginning at 7:00 p.m. We would like to hear your point o f view and ideas! Also - Let the STATE know what you think. Governor Pete Wilson Governor's Office State Capitol Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 445-2864 Willie L. Brown, Jr. 13th District Assemblyman Speaker o f the Assembly State Capitol, Room 219 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 445-8077 Assemblymember Robert Campbell State Capitol, Room 2163 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 445-7890 Senator Daniel E. Boatwright State Capitol, Room 3066 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 445-6083 David Roberti 20th District Senator President Pro Tempore State Capitol, Room 205 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 445 - 8390 ClTY COUNCIl. 199-8200 799-829J 199-8230' 199-82J9 799-8222 199-8245 799-8242 199-8241 799-8·240 799-8215 199-8206 799-8204 799-8260 911 799-4561 911 Mayor and City Councilmembers City Manager 799-8200 Marilyn Leuck PLANNING COMMISSION COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION Adelfo II Ed It Balico Edward P. Desmond Michael Geier Chris LewaUyn William Simpson Frank Batara Robert Krrall Denise Mortorff Alexander Paras Warren Schilling Donald Taylor Lorraine Walah �c:rry OF HERCULES ORGANIZATION CHART FY 1993-94 H.ESJIYENTS O F HER.CULES I H Eft. 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Chy " • 1. 0 ClLy Mana, •• 1.0 S. cre,ory to tho Clly Mon. t •• 1.0 R. eopllonbl 1.0 Ad ..lnl. ' .... U vo Analy .. 'INANCI D!PARTrorDIT ItlDGEf {C ....LI! TV Planning Commission CITY OF HERCULES 1987 / 1988/ 1989/ 1990/ 1991 / 1992 / 1993 / 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 NEW FACILITIES AND SERVICES ADDED SINCE 1987 1.00 Parks and Recreation Director .25 Secretary to the City Clerk .50 Administrative Assistant to the City Manager .50 Accounting Office Assistant 1.00 Building Inspector B. City employees did NOT receive a cost of living increase for a second year. c. City taxes and fees were NOT increased. D. Use of Ci.ty Reserves limited to $30,000. E. City will end the fiscal year in balance! City Hall Fire Station community/Swim Center Clubhouse Renovation 2 Tot Lots 2 Child Care Centers Senior Center Interim corporation Yard New State Solid Waste Law New State Stormdrain Control Law Graffiti and Vandalism Repair Program Swim Program Business Development Street Improvements Seniors Program Year Round school Child Care Program Allocation of City Expenditures BEFORE Proposed Reductions of $900,000 Are Made to Match Available Revenues • Examples of Curr.ent Service Levels Which Will Significantly if Revenue is Los t to the State 1 Be Reduced 1. Litter is removed every 2 to 3 days. 2. Parks are mowed and maintained every 7 to 10 days. 3. Graffiti is removed within two to four weeks . 4. A full Swim Instructional provided 6 months / year. 5. 30 Recreation classes in differ ent t o pic areas. 6. 7. and Recreati o n Program Total Proposed 1993-94 Operating Budget is $6,866,559 Street Maintenance $ 80,934 1% Park / Open Space Maintenance $ 525,747 8% Recreation Programs $1,052,060 15% Facility Maintenance $ 301,126 4% Police* $1,824,759 27% Development Services $ Records Managemen t 561,250 8% $ 175,210 3% Information Services $ 202,000 3% 3 Adult Leagues with 46 teams. Insurance $ 440,000 6% Child care for 300 children annually. Debt Service $ 645,000 9% 8. Public Workshops and community issues. 9. Cablecasting o f all public meetings. 10. Streets that maintenance. 11. Regulated and enforced traffic control--no pedestrian deaths. 12 . Five minute Police. 13. Timely response information . 14. Same day service for Planning and Zoning information. 15. Clean annual financial audits. 16. Minor or infrequent sewer problems. 17. Well maintained facilities. are in average to Ad-HOC top Committees condition emergency or response c omplaints or on all major scheduled for pro vided requests by for * Financial Services $ 290,528 '4% Personnel Services $ 153,853 2% Policy Development & Implementation $ 139,344 2% Intergovernmental $ 142,889 3% Citywide Administration $ 331,459 5% Sworn Police Services are not proposed for any reduction. �WHY PROPOSITION 13 NEEDS SOME MODIFICATION EXPLANATION OF CITY REVENUES FOR FY 1993-1994 A. (21%) • (20%) • Fees Reserve Fund $1,343,000 $1,230,000 Property tax was originally desiqned to provide basic City services. In fact, it only covers 11% of basic costs! Earnings have Average Cost to Provide Basic City Services to each Herc u les home declined along with interest rates. This is the City's single largest revenue and is a Interest Earnings Property Tax Does Not Pay for Basic Services Only those individuals using the service pay for the service. non-tax source. (12%) • Restricted $750,000 Revenue Revenue is dedicated to a specific program and cannot be used elsewhere. (11%) • Utility Users Tax A City tax set at a $680,000 low rate of 5%. II Average Property services. Tax $ 1,133.00/Year paid by each home to cover If Pacific Refinery reduces operations, City will lose $220,000. ( 11 %) • (lO%) • Property Tax $668,000 Vehicle (7 %) Sales Tax • • Transfers (7%) City receives 6¢ per dollar spent, down from 7¢ last year due to State faking City Property Tax. If the State takes $500,000 more property tax, the City will receive less than 3¢ per dollar.* $615,000 City revenue protected by State Constitution. $445,000 City receives less than l¢ per dollar spent, per State law. License Fees $ Shortfall • * $ 1,022.00 II $, 495.00 $427,000 PLUS Misc. (100%) 111.00 Use of Other Major Revenues needed to cover property tax shortfall (Sales Tax, Utility Users, Vehicle License, Interest Earnings) from other funding sources «1%) basic $33,340 $6,191,340 If the State takes property Tax again next year, Hercules will have no Property Taxes left by 1995! $ 111.00 $ 606.00 $ 527.00 (Property Tax) (Remaining Shortfall) The City covers the remalnlng shortfall costs through fees for service, restricted revenue and continual budget reductions. B. Unequal Taxation WHERE DOES YOUR PROPERTY TAX DOLLAR GO? Cents Per Dollar Contra Costa County Total Revenue Received 29 . 62¢ $2,125,894 1. 66¢ 115,992 County Flood Control .23¢ 16,346 County Water Agency .04¢ 3,082 9.41¢ 675,413 .28¢ 20,031 1. 70¢ 121,908 • House Built: East Bay Municipal Utility District 1.67¢ 119,551 • County Library Rodeo-Hercules Fire District County Mosquito Abatement West County Hospital BART .70¢ 50,351 Bay Area Air Quality Management District .20¢ 14,677 3.33¢ 238,161 City of Hercules* 7.97¢ 572 ,486 County Superintendent of Schools 1.47¢ 105,174 36.59¢ 2,626",766 5.11¢ 366,729 100.00¢ $7,177,066 East ~ay Regional Park District Richmond Unified School District County Community College Total * The State's taking of the City's Property Tax will reduce our portion from 7 . 97¢ per dollar to less than 3¢ per dollar. This is a very low rate! The State controls the formula regarding how much each City and County receives. • House Built: Single Family, 5 Bedroom • Single Family, 4 Bedroom • • Original Owner • Original Owner Total Property Tax Paid: $1440 • Total Property Tax Paid: $2,219 • City's Share: $115 • • The 1987 house pays 54% more for identical City services. 1978 ·City's Share: 1987 $177 �Support our Local Businesses Willow Center Creekside Center Collin's FOQds Videos 2U Guerrero Farmer's Insurance Beauty Cuts Willow Garden Restaurant Mrs. G's Donuts BP Oil Gas Station Jamalos Pizza Jo Jo's Restaurant Creekside Family Dentistry Hercules Pet Clinic ERA Dynamic City Realty Round Table Pizza Aquila Travel Creekside Dry Cleaners Hercules Florist & Gifts Magic Movie Video Asian Food Mart Family Hair Cuttery Chess Cafe Lucky Supermarket U.S. Post Office Bank of America Stylistic Beauty Supply Imageworks Photo Processing Thrifty Wells Fargo Bank Dragon Terrace Restaurant Diamond Video Hercules Chiropractic Center Elite Red Carpet Realty/Pacific Mortgage Hercules Internal Medicine Associates Hercules Cleaners Burgerama & Mexican Food Restaurant Tanning Attraction Zisman Optometry Dr. Fong Family Dentistry PACIFIC REFINER'f' SAN PABLO BA'f' , Northshore Business Park Cafe Nobel ~-- -----............--- - Sycamore Place Park Lake Plaza Hercules Medical Center Video Scene Hunnington Learning Center Sunflower Bakery Victorious Promotions Comix Comic Bookstore Oriental Filipino Food Center Sycamore Place Family Dentistry Century 21 Realty Abad, CPA New York Life Insurance/Farmers Insurance Raley's Superstore McDonald's Restaurant Postal Annex + Video Outlet Oriental Foods To Go Park Lake Cleaners Subway Sandwiches , , SHOP HERCULES • • 4 I I I �CITY OF HERCULES PARKS & RECREATION BROCHURE SUMMER 1993 Registration Information Registration is on a first-come, first served basis, Unless otherwise specified in the individual class descriptions, no registration will be accepted by the instructors and there are no phone registrations . You may regi ster at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 8:00 pm, Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, a nd Saturday 8:30 am to 12:00 noon , You will be notified if there are changes in the schedules or if the class is full, Otherwise, please attend the first class meeting, You may register by mail. If registering by mail please include the following information with a check or money order: 1. 2, 3, Information regarding which class or activity you are registering for, including days, dates) times, etc. Your name, address and phone number (daytime and evening), If you are registering for children's activities, please include the name and age of the child , Checks should be made payable to the "City of Hercules" , T he mailing address is City of Hercules, Community/Swim Cen ter, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, CA 94547 , If you have any questions please call the center at 7998291. Refunds (less $5,00) or transfers will be granted no later t han one weekday prior to t he first class meeting, A full r efund will be given if the class is canceled by the Parks & Recreation Department , No r e funds or transfers will be allowed the day of the class or after the class has started. ADULT ACTIVITIES Ball room 15 10 Country Western Danci ng 15 10 Dog Obedience 16 10 German Language 16 10 Mace Training 16 Starg azing 16 9 AQUATICS 9 Adult Lap ,Swim 11 Adult Lessons 12 Family Swim 11 Group Lessons 12 Individual Lessons 12 Lifeguard Training 13 Open Water Scuba Certificatio n 14 Parentllnfantffoddl er Class 13 Public Swim 11 Springboard Diving 13 Swim Passes 11 Teen Swim 11 Volunteer Program 14 Wate r Aerobics 13 Water Safety Instructor 11 BOW LING Big & Little 7 Junior Learn to Bowl 7 Teen Scene 7 CHILDREN 'S ACTIVITIES Ballet 6 Kindergym 6 Tiny Tumblers 6 Tumbling & Pre-Gymnastics 6 9 o GYM PROGRAMS Me n's 3 on 3 Basketball 8 F Open Gym Passes 8 Open Gym Program 8 Teen/Adult Coed Volle yball League 8 Youth Basketball Camp 8 YouthlTeen Open Gym 8 c \" o MARTI AL ARTS N T J 10 9 K rate 9 PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS E N T S 19 RENTAL FACILITIES 18 & 19 SENIOR PROGRAMS 17 TENNIS Cl asses \ - Pee Wee Tennis Refugio Valley Fall Tennis Classic 7 7 , 7 s �CHILDRENIS ACTIVITIES KINDERGYM HERCULES YOUTH BALLET Christine Pesmark is a graduate ofUC Davis and received a degree in Human Development, with an emphasis on the development of children, including observation, interaction, and early childhood development. Instructors: Leah Arintok, Sally Whitehead Location: CommunitylSwim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road Village Room MY BUDDY AND ME This class is designed to allow your child a comfortable atmosphere in which to explore and discover their fundamental motor skills. Because of the child's tender age, "My Buddy" is a known companion (parent or guardian) who will participate through encouraging and helping direct the child during class. AGE: 2 1/2 to 4 years old or development of child. DATE 9:00-9:45 am 9:00-9:45 am *6119-7/31 *8n -9/25 Sat Sat * No class Saturday, July 3, Hercules Youth Ballet uses the Royal Academy of Dancing methodology, which is an internationally recognized standard. Summer classes begin July 6th and the session ends July 30th. A fifth makeup week will be held the week of August 3rd, which all students are invited to attend even if no classes were missed. No set dress code colors are required during summer session. Fewer than the recommended number of classes per week for levels 3, 4, and 5 (not less than 2 classes weekly) will be permitted, but it may slow the studentS progress. A minimum of three ballet classes weekly is required for pointe work. RESINON-RES Location: Historic Clubhouse $38.00/$42.00 $38.001$42.00 BALLET lA (new beginners - 7 years old) DATE 1993, August 28, 1993, and September 4, 1993 .. Tue ONMYOWN This class is designed for children who are ready to participate in a classroom setting on their own. The program will build upon the skill learned in the "My Buddy and Me" program. AGE: 4 years old or development of child. RESINON-RES *6/19-7/31 ' 8n -9/25 Sat Sat 10:00-10:45 am 10:00-10:45 am $38.00/$42.00 $38.00/$42.00 • No class Saturday, July 3, 1993, August 28, 1993, and September 4, 1993. TINY TUMBLERS 535 Railroad Ave. 7/6-7/27 RESINON-RES 4:10-5:00 pm $20.001$22.00 BALLET IB (new beginners - 8 to 10 years old) If possible, 10 year olds are encouraged to enroll in the Ballet lC class DAY DATE Th 7/8-7129 RESINON-RES . 4:00-5:00 pm $22.001$24.00 BALLET lC (new beginners - 10 to 16 years old) DAY DATE TulTh 7/6-7129 RESINON-RES 6:00-7:00 pm $40.00/$44.00 BALLET 2 Come join the fun while learning body movement awareness. Tumbling instructor Matthew Silveria brings over 10 years experience in motivating and instructing tumbling and gymnastics. This class is designed for children ages 5 and 6 years of age and leads students to learn rolls, stretches, cartwheels, hand stands and more in a playful environment. DAY DATE TulTh 7/6-7/29 5:00-6:00 pm $40.00/$44.00 717-7/28 7/9-7/30 4:00-5:00 pm 3:00-4:00 pm $55 .00/$60.50 717-7/28 7/9-7/30 5:00-6:30 pm 4:00-5 :30 pm $60 .00/$66.00 717-7128 7/6-7/29 7/9-7/30 5:00-6:30 pm 6:00-7:30 pm 4:00-5:30 pm $70.001$77.00 RESINON-RES BALLET 3 Limit ~ 12 students per session. Location: CommunitylSwim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road Village Room BEGINNING STUDENTS DATES Sat 7/17-8/21 MonlWed Fri BALLET 4 TIMES RESINON-RES 11:15 am-12:00 noon $38.00/$42.00 MonlWed Fri BALLET 5 MonlWed TulTh Fri BAREFOOT DANCING Patricia d'Ottillie has been working with children for over 25 years. She holds a life teaching credential and currently works part-time for the Richmond School District teaching movement and art. She has worked with Anna Halpin, Christina Bush, and other modern dance teachers. She also has performed with the Next Step, a performance dance group. Barefoot dancing is a creative movement class for young children. This exciting class will explore new ways of moving to music. Wann-ups, rhythm, and coordination games are used to develop body awareness and creativity. Props are used to stimulate imagination. Guaranteed Fun!! TUMBLING AND PRE-GYMNASTICS Location: This fun-filled class is designed for children 7 - 10 years of age. This course is designed for continuing twnbling students who are preparing for a more advanced gymnastics class. Emphasis will be on balance, coordination and strength. Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road Village Room AGES: 2 to 3 years old RESINON-RES Limit - 12 students per session. Location: CommunitylSwim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road Village Room DATES Sat 7/17 -8/21 TIMES RESINON-RES 12:15 pm-l:00 pm $38.00/$42.00 Thur Thur 10:45-11:15 am 10:45-11:15 am $30.00/$33.00 $30.00/$33.00 AGES: 4 to 5 years old RESINON-RES Thur Thur 6 6/17-7/22 7/29-9/2 6/17-7/22 7/29-9/2 11:30-12:00 noon 11:30-12:00 noon $30.00/$33.00 $30 .00/$33.00 �TENNIS BOWLING TENNIS CLASSES Location: Refugio Valley Tennis Court Complex Corner of Refugio Valley Road and Pheasant Drive BEGINNER The beginning level stresses instruction on the basic strokes and desirable foot position. The basic strokes include forehandlbackhand, volley, overhead, and serve. DAY DATES TIME RESINON-RES AGES Location: Pinole Valley Lanes 1580 Pinole Valley Road Mon Mon Mon 7/12-8/2 8/9 -8/30 9/13-10/4 3:30-4:30 pm 3:30-4:30 pm 3:30-4:30 pm $36.001$39.00 $36.001$39.00 $36.00/$39.00 7-14 7-14 7-14 Mon Mon Mon 7/12-8/2 8/9 -8/30 9/ 13-10/4 4:30-5:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm $36.00/$39.00 $36.00/$39.00 $36.001$39.00 141up 141up 141up TEEN SCENE: Ages 13 and up Sat Sat 7/17-8/7 *8/14-9/11 4:00-5:00 pm 4:00-5:00 pm $36.00/$39.00 $36.00/$39.00 141up 141up Learn to bowl! Class will be divided between instruction and practice time, and fee includes use of bowling shoes and bowling balls. Each cla ss will be approximately 2 hours. / Registration: *No class on Saturday, September 4, 1993. All registrations for the bowling program are accepted at the CommunitylSwim Center only. DATE INTERMEDIATE Th 6/24-7/29 RESINON-RES 3:00-5:00 pm $45.00/$50.00 There is continuous emphasis on the basic strokes. Instruction and drills will relate to ball direction, court coverage and keeping the ball in play. DAY DATES TIME RESINON-RES AGES Tues 6/29-7/20 Tues 7/27-8/17 Tues 8/24-9114 4:30-5 :30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm $36.00/$39.00 $36.001$39.00 $36.001$39.00 All All All JUNIOR LEARN TO BOWL: Ages 8 - 12 Learn the bowling basics. Each week students will learn and practice a new skill. Fees include use of bowling shoes and bowling balls. Each class will be approximately 1 1/2 hours. ADVANCED The importance of the basic strokes in order to enhance the players' skills is emphasized. Instruction and drills are geared toward match play - placing shots, sustaining a rally, showing consistency in serves. Students will play points and play matches against each other, talk about conditioning and consider entering tournaments. DAY DATES TIME I',' Tues Tues Tues 6/29-7/20 7/27-8/17 · 8/24-9/14 RESINON-RES . DAY 5:30-6:30 pm 5:30-6:30 pm 5:30-6:30 pm , RESINON-RES AGES $36.00/$39.00 $36.001$39.00 $36.001$39.00 All All All Th 6/24-7/29 1:00-2:30 pm $45.001$50.00 BIG & LITTLE: Ages 8 and under (adult partner) This is a fun introduction to bowling for younger children, that parents can eAjoy with them. Bumpers will be used on lane gutters. Each class is approximately 1 hour. White soled tennis shoes are appropriate for children and shoes will be provided for adults. Bowling balls are provided. PEE WEE TENNIS .Pee Wee Tennis is a comprehensive program designed to introduce children 4 to 6 years old to the game of tennis in a fun and rewarding way. By tailoring the equipment and size of the playing court to the size, needs, and athletic ability of your children, Mr. Pee Wee Tennis allows them to learn the sport quickly and to have fun! DAY DATE Th 6/24-7/29 RESINGN -RES 10:00-11:00 am $30.00/$33.00 Free snpervised play land available during all class sessions. The basic concept of Mr. Pee Wee Tennis is similar to that ofT-Ball, the pint size version of baseball. Every element of Mr. Pee Wee Tennis have been created specifically for small players - from the short court they play on, to the 21" rackets and foam tennis balls. Students may provide their own 21" racquet, or purchase one from the Parks & Recreation Department for $12.50. DAY DATES Tues 6/29-7/20 Tues 7/27-8/17 Tues 8/24-9/14 4:00-4:30 pm 4:00-4:30 pm 4:00-4:30 pm RESINON-RES AGES $27.001$30.00 $27.001$30.00 $27.001$30.00 All All All REFUGIO VALLEY FALL TENNIS CLASSIC The Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a fall tennis tournament. The tournament is open to residents and non-residents and registration is received on a first come, first served basis. The following event classifications are available for registration: Youth MensA,B,C Mens A,B,C Singles Singles Doubles Ages 15 and under Ages 16 and up Ages 16 and up Entry forms may be picked up at the CommunitylSwim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Deadline for entries is Saturday, August 7,1993 and entry fees must accompany the form. For more information, please call 799-8291. Location: Refugio Valley Tennis Court Complex Corner of Refugio Valley Road and Pheasant Drive DATES Sat/Sun Sat/Sun 8/21, 8/22 and 8/28,8/29 Youth Singles $15.00 Adult Singles $20 .00 Adult Doubles $25.00 CREEKSIDE FAMILY DENT ISTRY 1=============================== LAURO A. MORA,JR., D.D_S. ELIZABETH P. MORA, D . D . S. 15 1 1 Sveamore Ave. Ste. A Hereules, CA. 94547 (415) 799-1699 1402 Pennsvlvania Ave. Fairfield, CA. 94533 (70 7) 425-62 16 • Adu lt and Child ren · General Dentistry • Weekdays , Evenings and Saturdays • Dental Plans Welcome • English and Tagalog Spoken 7 �GYM PROGRAMS OPEN GYM PASSES The City of Hercules Community/Swim Center complex has open gym passes available for residents and non-residents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry, while the non-resident passes are for convenience only and are set at the regular drop-in rate. Open Gym Passes are valid throughout the year. Drop-in Rates Open Gym: Adults Youth (17 & under) $ 3.50 1.50 Open Gym Passes Residents Non-Residents YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMP A special late summer Basketball Camp will be conducted by Diablo Valley College Head Coach, Steve Coccimiglio. Coach Coccimiglio played for the University of Hawaii, Hilo, before becoming the head coach at De La Salle High School. At De La Salle, Steve compiled an impressive 101-41 record and his team was ranked fifth in the State. Steve also coached for St. Mary's College under Lynn Nance when the team gained a berth in the NCAA tournament in 1990. Currently, Mr. Coccimiglio is the head coach at D.V.C. where, this past season, he led his team to the "Elite Eight" of the State Community College tcurnament. In addition, Steve has conducted numerous clinics throughout California. Dynamite Pass (10 visits) Adults Youth $25.00 12.00 $35.00 15.00 The camp program is for youth grades 4 through 8 and is limited to the first 32 participants. Participants should bring a sack lunch and beverages will be provided. Avid Athlete (25 visits) Adults Youth $50.00 25.00 $87.50 37.50 Location: DATE Identification will be req;>ested for purchases of resident discount ** Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road RES/NON-RES passes_ Mon-Fri ** YOUTH/TEEN OPEN GYM 8/9 - 8/13 11:00-3:00 pm $55.00/$60.00 Camp fee also includes a tee-shirt for each participant. Join all your friends for an exciting game of basketball. Open play periods are schednled for youth and teens ages 9 - 18 years and non-residents are welcome. Players, with beginner to advanced skill levels, are encouraged to drop-m .. The play periods are for fun and are designed to create a sOCIal, recreational envirorunent where everyone feels comfortable to participate and socialize! Location: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road DATES DAYS M-F ** ./ 6/21 - 9/3 TIMES COST 11:30 am - 1:30 pm $1.50 There will be no open gym on Monday, July 5 due to the Fourth of July holiday. MEN'S 3 ON 3 BASKETBALL The Men's 3 on 3 Basketball program is designed for teams with 4 - 6 players, ages sixteen (16) years and older. Games are played on Thursday evenings beginning at 7:45 p.m. at the Hercules Community Center gymnasium. Participants must register as a team and must have a team roster when submitting the registration fee. Games will be officiated by one certified basketball official. The department must have a minimum of six (6) teams tc run the league and a maximum of twelve (12) teams will be accepted. Rules and regulations will be discussed at a Manager's meeting scheduled for Monday, June 21, 1993 at 7:00 p.m. in the Dynamite Room at the Community/Swim Center complex. Individuals are encouraged to attend the manager's meeting for possible placement on teams. Location: DAYS DATES TIMES RES./NON-RES. Thur 7/8 - 8/19 7:45 pm - 10:45 pm $85.00/$110.00 per team ** ~ Join all friends for a energetic evening of basketball or volleyball. Open play periods are ongoing for persons sixteen (16) years and older and non· residents are welcome. Players, with beginner to advanced skill levels, are encouraged to drop-in. The play periods are for fun and are designed to create a social, recreational envirorunent where everyone feels comfortable to participate and socialize! Location: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road 8 There is an additional $5 .00 per non-resident player on resident team rosters. To qualify for a resident team, there must be a 60% minimum of Hercules residents actively playing on the team. TEEN/ADULT COED VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE OPEN GYM PROGRAM DAYS ACTIVITY TIMES RES/NON-RES . W Volleyball Basketball Basketball 7:45 pm - 10:00 pm 7:45 pm - 10:00 pm 10:00 am - 12:00 noon $3.50 Drop-in $3.50 Drop-in $3.50 Drop-in MlTh Sun Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road * Multi-visit discount passes are available for residents. Please refer tc the Open Gym Pass section in this brochure. ** There will be no Open Gym Basketball on Sunday, July 4 or on Monday, July 5 due to the Fourth of July Holiday. Get set for the match of your life when you join our Fall Coed Volleyball League for teens and adults 16 years or older! All participants must register as a team. All league matches are held from 7:45 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. beginning in September. This league is limited to the first eight teams, so register now! All league fees must be accompanied with a team roster. Team fees include league games and certified officials, practice periods, and awards. Roster size will be a maximum of twelve (12) players per team with a minimum of5 teams and maximum of 8 teams. A managers' meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 18 at 7:00 p.m. in the Dynamite Room at the Community/Swim Center. Individuals are encouraged to attend the manager's meeting for possible placement on teams. Location: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road Wed DATES TIME RES ./NON-RES. 9/15 - 11117 7:45 - 10:00 pm $185.00/$225.00 per team There is an additional $5.00 fee for each non-resident player on a resident team. To qualify for a resident team, there must be a 60% minimum of Hercules residents actively playing on the team. �MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS JAZZERCISE KARATE Tms dynamic program brings instructor Joe Garcia, 5th degree black belt, to the City of Hercules. Mr. Garcia has more than 30 years of experience in the martial arts and is a well respected teacher in the Bay Area. He is trained in the Wado Ryu style of karate, a traditional form of the art that emphasizes Kata (form), Kumite (very light contact fighting), and self-defense. Mr. Garcia will also teach traditional pmlosophy passed down from generation to gimeration of martial artists. Sessions are monthly and enrollment is continuous. Children must be at least 5 years old and know the difference between left and ~ght. Fee: Location: Location: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road Main Room CLASS FEES RESINON-RES $35.00/$38.00 Per Month $20.00/$22.00 Additional Family Members Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road Village Room WEDNESDAY: 5:00 to 6:00 pm All wrute Belts (Beginners & Children under 10 years) All Yellow Belts (Cmldren 9 Ky) 6:00 to 7:00 pm All wrute Belts (Beginners & Children over 10 years) All Yellow Belts (Adults 8 Ky and 9 Ky) 7:00 to 8:00 pm The art of jazz dance combined with the science of exercise physiology. Each '60- to 65-minute class includes both easy-to·follow, fun aerobic-dance routines and muscle-toning-and-stretching exercise; a warm-up precedes the aerobics, and cool-downs follow the exercise. All to the beat of great music, from oldies to jazz to the newest popular tunes! Watch for J azzerCircuit coming soon! ., New students may register at class and join anytime. All Green Belts (Adults 6 Ky and 7 Ky) Drop-In: 4 Classes: 8 Classes: 12 Classes: $ 6.00 $20.00 $28.00 $36.00 DAYS TIME TWThF Sat Sun 9:30-10:30 am • 9:00-10:00 am 8:45- 9:45 am MW 'TTh 6:30- 7:30 pm 6:15- 7:15 pm * * * Babysitting available these classes only. Fee: $1.00 per family. THURSDAY: 5:00 to 6:00 pm All Yellow Belts (Children 8 Ky & 8+ Ky) 6:00 to 7:00 pm All Green Belts (Cmldren 6 Ky & 7 Ky) 7:00 to 8:00 pm All Purple Belts (5 Ky) FRIDAY: 5:30 to 6:45 pm All Belts - Students must have fighting gear to attend this class. There mIl be no exceptions. BACK FLEXIBILITY & STRENGTHENING The purpose of this class is to teach an array of no-impact deep muscle therapy exercises. You will learn how to prevent (or rid yourself of) unnecessary back discomfort by flexing and strengthening your delic<,te back muscles. Excellent for over-all toning! Great before or after workouts! Instructor for this eight (8) week course is Dr. Denise Walther. JUDO Judo is a martial art that concentrates primarily on throwing and grappling techniques. The striking and self-defense techniques are practiced only in Kata form. Judo has been an Olympic event since 1964, and is the only martial art to become an official Olympic sport. Students may join the class at any time during the session or may participate on a drop-in basis. The fee is $4.00 per class. Please bring mat and wear loose c1otmng. Location: Hercules Senior Center, 111 Civic Drive Our Judo instructor, Wayne Cunningham, who is a Yodan (4th degree black belt), has been studying Judo for over 30 years. Wayne is one of the few teachers of Judo Kata in the United States. The instructor will take registration for all classes at any time during the sessions. If you wish to speak to the instructor prior to enrollment, you may call 799-9906, or you may visit the class. RESINON-RES DATES Tues Tues 7:15-8:15 pm 7:15-8:15 pm 6/22-8/10 8/17-10/5 $25 .00/$28.00 $25.00/$28.00 Location: Ohlone Community Center, 190 Turquoise Drive JUNIOR CLASS - Ages 7 to 12 DATES Mon & Wed On-going Additional family members pay: TIME RESINON-RES 6:00-7:00 pm $35.00/$38.00 $17.00/$19.00 SENIOR CLASS· Ages 13 and Up RESINON-RES DATES Mon & Wed On-going Additional family members pay: 7:00-9:00 pm $35.00/$38.00 $17.00/$19.00 TAl CHI CHUAN Tai Cm Chuan is an ancient Chinese exercise designed to promote flexibility, strength, balance and coordination. It also emphasizes stretcrung and slow graceful movements and is especially good for reducing tension in the body. Many animal movements are mimicked in teaching this art form such as the bear's, the tiger's, a nd the crane's, just to mention a few. The form of Tai Cm being taught by instructor Bryan Umeki is called Kwang Ping Yang Style, wmch is at least 3,000 years old, and is rarely taught outside of China. This class is also beneficial as a tool for meditation purposes. Location: Foxboro Community Center, 1025 Canterbury Avenue RESINON-RES DATE KATAS (Pre-arranged forms) DATES Fri On-going Additional family members pay: TIME RESINON-RES 7:00-9:00 pm $35.00/$38.00 $17.00/$19.00 Sat Sat 6/26- 8/14 *8/21 -10/16 * No class on Saturday, 9:00-10:00 am 9:09-10:00 am $44.00/$48.00 $44.00/$48.00 September 4, 1993. 9 �CHILDRENIS PROGRAMS TINY TOTS FALL PROGRAM & REGISTRATION INFORMATION The Parks and Recreation Department offers a Tiny Tots program which is a pre-school experience for children 2 yrs. 9 mos. to 5 yrs. of age. The Tiny Tots Preschool consists of two different types of programs to serve the children in and around our community. The staff are dedicated to providing the best pre-school experience available for your child. Staff will assist your child in developing self-confidence and selfesteem, along with a sense of responsibility and independence. The activities will cover the social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and creative aspects of your child's development. Our three program sites provide all the learning materials and apparatus of any large center, while still offering a home-like atmosphere and an opportunity for individualized instruction. Registration for the 1993-94 program year is currently being accepted on a space available basis. Registration is also open to non-residents and is accepted on a first come, first served basis. Tiny Tots programs are offered at the following locations: Lupine Child Care Center 1919 Lupine Road Ohlone Child Care Center 1616 Pheasant Foxboro Community Center 1025 Canterbury Drive RES.INON-RES. TlrH Begins September 7 9:00 am - 12:00 noon The Parks & Recreation Department offers a Before/After School Child Care Program for ·children in K-6 grades. The Child Care Program is designed to enhance the child's school experience through socialization and recreation activities. The program operates during the school year from 6:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. The daily schedule is structured to offer a variety of activities including crafts, games, sports, cultural appreciation, and life skills. Within the daily schedule there is also a short time allotted for homework. The Child Care Program is offered in the City's Child Care Buildings at Ohlone School and Hercules School (Lupine Site). Lupine Child Care Center Ohlone Child Care Center $78 .00/$82.00 (per month) The Pre-Kindergarten program is designed for 4-year-olds who will start kindergarten the following September. This class is a little more structured and children are expected to follow instructions for a longer period of time. This program is designed to prepare children for kindergarten, and not to accelerate them beyond the basic requirements set by the school district. The emphasis of the Pre-Kindergarten class is on how to use the tools ofiearning and gaining a positive self-image. 1919 Lupine Road 1616 Pheasant The Lupine and Ohlone Child Care Programs are currently accepting registration for the 1993-94 school year on a space available basis. Registration is also open to non-residents on a first come, first served basis. The program provides a 10% discount for two or more children in· the same family. For more information, please contact the Program Coordinators at each location. Those telephone numbers are as follows: Lupine Center, 799-8259 The ''Little Learner" program is designed to introduce children to the preschool experience and perhaps to their first experiments with socialization in a large group setting. This class allows a great deal of freedom as far as balancing work and play projects. The emphasis of this class is learning how to work with others in a variety of social situations. Numbers, colors, shapes, and letters are introduced and special attention is paid to both large and small motor development. DAYS CHILD CARE Ohlone Center, 799-8224. Fees are effective for the 93-94 school year beginning September, 1993 at Hercules School (Lupine Child Care Center) and July, 1993 at Ohlone School (Ohlone Child Care Center). These fees are monthly. Fees do not include holidays and scheduled inservice (non-student) days. These fees are only effective during the school year. Five-Day Care A.M. Care Dismissal 4:30 p.m. Dismissal 6:30 p.m Kinder $ 92.00 $207.00 $299.00 Grade 1-3 $ 92.00 $132.00 $212.00 Grade 4-6 $ 92.00 $106.00 $199.00 Four-Day Care A.M. Care Dismissal 4:30 p.m. Dismissal 6:30 p.m $ 74.00 $166.00 $239.00 $ 74.00 $106.00 $170.00 $ 74.00 $ 85.00 $159.00 Three-Day Care A.M. Care .D ismissal 4:30 p.m. Dismissal 6:30 p.m $ 55.00 $124.00 $179.00 $ 55.00 $ 79.00 $127.00 $ 55.00 $ 64.00 $119.00 RES.INON-RES. MIWIF Begins September 8 9:00 am - 12:00 noon $115.00/$120.00 . (per month) For more information, please contact the Tiny Tots Program Coordinator, at 799-8259 or 799-8235. NEW PROGRAM!!! INTERSESSION DAY CAMP PROGRAM: Intersession is a weekly day camp offering care for children who are out of school during their track break on the Ohlone School Multi Track Education Program. The program is open to school age children, grades K-6. There will be arts, crafts, sports, games, music and lots of fun! Registration will begin July 14, 1993. Space is limited to 46 children each week. This program will be held at Ohlone Child Care Center, 1616 Pheasant. The first Intersession Day Camp Program starts on August 30th (for the Yellow Track). The calendar year is as follows: August 30 to September 24 - Yellow Track September 27 to October 22 - Red Track October 25 to November 19 - Blue Track November 22 to December 17 - Green Track 'Closed 11125 & 26 - Thanksgiving Holiday Day Camp will be available at Lupine Child Care Center on December 20, 21, 22, 23, & 28, 29, 30. January 3 to February 2 - Yellow Track 'Closed 1117 - Martin Luther King Holiday February 3 to March 4 - Red Track March 7 to ·March 31 - Blue Track April 4 to April 29 - Green Track May 2 to May 27 - Yellow Track May 31 to June 30 - Red Track July and Augnst track students will attend our Summer Camp during the summer months. The next Intersession Day Program starts Augnst 30, 1994_ Intersession Day Camp fees are the same as Summer Day Camp fees - see that section on this page for fee information. 10 SUMMER DAY CAMP The Parks & Recreation Department is offering a summer day camp program for children entering grades K-3 and 4-6. Grades K-3 will be held at Lupine Child Care, 1919 Lupine. Grades 4-6 will be held at Ohlone Child Care, 1616 Pheasant. Activities will include swimming, sports, games, crafts, and music. We will have entertainers coming to the K-3 program, and there will be field trips for the 4-6 group. Fees are charged on a weekly basis: RESIDENTS NON-RES Five-Day Care Core Program 8:00 am-4:30 pm A.M. Extended Care 6:00-8:00 am P.M. Extended Care 4:30-6:30 pm $85.00 $ 7.50 $ 7.50 $95.00 $10 .00 $10 .00 Four-Day Care Core Program 8:00 am-4:30 pm A.M. Extended Care 6:00-8:00 am P.M. Extended Care 4:30-6:30 pm $68.00 $ 6.00 $ 6.00 $76.00 $ 8.00 $ 8.00 Three-Day Care Core Program 8:00 am-4:30 pm A.M. Extended Care 6:00-8:00 am P.M. Exended Care 4:30-6:30 pm $51.00 $ 4.50 $ 4.50 $57.00 $ 6.00 $ 6.00 Registration forms are available at the Community Center/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. A $10.00 deposit is required for each week reserved (deposit will be applied to weekly fee). For more information call 799-8259 or 799-8224. �AQUATICS PUBLIC SWIM FAMILY SWIM The Hercules Swim Center is open for public swim for participants of all ages. You may come to play, work·out, dive, or just enjoy lounging around the poolside in a beautiful outdoor setting. The Hercules Aquatic staff are certified by the American Red Cross and are fully trained in the supervision of aquatic activities and rescue situations. We ask that all participants of the public swim sessions become knowledgeable with general information as described below: All entries to the pool and deck area must be paid admissions, including non-swimmers. Children 9 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult at least 16 years of older for safety purposes. Swimming provides an excellent recreation activity for the entire family so why .n ot come down to the Hercules Swim Center! Monday and Wednesday evenings are set aside for family swim and children, parents, and relatives are encouraged to join us for a relaxing evening around the po.o!. Individuals may also attend this swim period. For additional fun, families are encouraged to bring floatation devices such as inner tubes and air mattresses to the last Family Swim session of each month. There will also be two nights per month that will feature special activities in the pool for families at an additional fee. Watch for more details closer to the activity dates. Special Activity Dates: Flotation devices such as irmer tubes, water wings, air mattresses, etc. are not allowed in the pool during public swim sessions. Full face masks, snorkels, and fins are not allowed in during public swim sessions. Diving toys, water guns, etc. are not allowed in during public swim sessions. Public swim sessions may be canceled due to inclement weather or if attendance in the pool drops below 25 participants after the first hour of operation. There are no refunds for closed public sessions. 6114- 9/1 •• June 17 June 29 July 15 July 27 August 19 August 31 Mama Dragon Night Buried Treasure Hunts Dive·in Movie Night Wacky Water Relays Ice Cream Social Adios Summer Party TIMES RES.INON·RES. 7:30 . 9:30 pm $5.00/$7.00 per family Family swim sessions may be canceled due to inclement weather or if attendance in the pool drops below 25 participants after the first hour of operation. , here are no refunds for closed family swim sessions. It is the responsibility of the participant to read and comply with all swim center rules and regulations. These rules are posted on the swim deck and proper swim attire is required. Your compliance with all requests made by the Aquatic staff is necessary for your safety and that of others. The Aquatic staff are here to ensure that you are able to have a fun, safe experience at the Hercules Swim Center. DATES TIMES RES.INON·RES. 6/16 • 9/5 1:30 . 4:30 pm $2.25 Adult $1.25 Youth 81.25 Non·swimmers Daily · .' SWIM PASSES TEEN SWIM The City of Hercules CommunitylSwim Center complex has swim passes available for residents and non-residents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry, while the non-resident passes are for convenience only and are set at the regular drop-in rate. Are you bored and looking for something to do on a Friday evening? Well, we have just the answer for you! The Hercules Swim Center will be available for teen swim every Friday eveuing for youth grades 7 . 12. You can enjoy lap swimming, diving, or just hanging out by the snack bar. Add to the fun on the la st Friday of each month by bringing floatation devices such as inner tubes and air mattresses. Participants should bring in a copy of their school schedule or report card to verifY grade leve!' Drop-in Rates Public Swim: Adults Youth (17 & under) Non-swimmers $ 2.25 1.25 1.25 Swim Passes Special Activity Dates: Residents Dynami te Pass (10 visits) Adults Youth Frequent Swimmer Adults (25 visits) Youth Non·Residents $21.00 11.00 $ 22.50 12.50 $50.00 25.00 $ 56.25 31.25 Family Season Membership N o.of members (Unlimited visits and 10% off swim lessons) 3 (available only until July 1 and 4 is for residents only) 5 6 or mOTe •• There will be three special activity nights where participants may enter contests, watch movies at poolside, and play inner tube basketball or water polo. Watch for more details closer to the activity dates. Fri •• June 25 July 16 August 20 Wacky Water Relays Dive·in Movie Night Totally Tubular! DATES TIMES 6118 . 9/3 7:00 10:00 pm $1.25 or one swim pass Teen swim sessions may be canceled due to inclement weather or if attendance in the pool drops below 25 participants after the first hour of are no refunds for closed teen sessions. $220.00 270.00 320.00 370.00 Identification will be requested for purchases of resident discount passes or family member ships. ADULT LAP SWIM WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR Are you ready to begin a steady pool exercise program again after such a rainy winter? Why not come to the Hercules Swim Center to strengthen, stretch, and tone all your muscles. You may wish to choose a vigorous training schedule, or just a leisurely swim. Lanes are divided for fast and slow swimmers and will operate during inclement weather unless dangerous conditions exist. This class is designed to train individuals as swimming instructors. Students will learn all the progressive swimming levels for parent·infant toddlers, preschoolers, children and adults. New material with all the latest technical advancements in conjunction with USS swimming requirements will be taught. DAYS DATES TIMES RES.INON·RES. M·F M· F M·F 6/14 . 9/3 6/14 . 9/3 6/14 . 9/3 7:00 am . 9:00 am 11:30 am . 1:00 pm 5:00 pm . 7:00 pm $2.25 or one swim pass $2.25 or one swim pass $2.25 or one swim pass Sat/Sun Sat/Sun 6/19 . 9/5 6119 . 9/5 9:00 am . 11:00 am 5:00 pm . 7:00 pm $2.25 or one swim pass $2.25 or one swim pass Prerequisite: Individuals must be at least 17 years of age and successfully pass the precourse test of water safety swimming skills and knowledge. Fees: RESIDENT: $90.00 , NON·RESIDENT: $100.00 ($40.00 of this fee will go towards materials) Dates: ICT· Monday, 6/28/93 WSI . Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6129193 • 813193 11 �AQUATICS LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM LEVEL THREE STROKE READINESS SWIM INSTRUCTION LEVELS Prerequisite: The Hercules Learn To Swim program is based upon the new, improved American Red Cross certification standards effective this year for progressive swim instruction. Each level of swim progression builds on the skills learned in the previous level. Below are the descriptions for each level of swim instruction. Please read the skills carefully since the levels will differ from last year's program de"'Tiptions. Students will learn to coordinate the front and back crawl be introduced to treading water and elementary backstroke. Students will 'also learn. to dive from the from the side of the pool, learn safe diving rules, learn self rescue skills, and introduction to rescue breathing. Each class session will be composed of eight, one-half hour sessions, Monday through Thursday, and will have a maximum of8:1 ratio between students and instructor. Pre-registration is mandatory for all classes and the registration deadline is the preceding Friday of each session at 12:00 noon. LEVEL ONE WATER EXPLORATION Certification for Level II or Demonstrated Competency in Level II skills To advance to Level IV, students must become competent in all Level III requirements. LEVEL FOUR Prerequisite: STROKE DEVELOPMENT Certification for Level III or Demonstrated Competency in Level III skills Students will develop coordination and endurance in front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, and treading water. Students will also be introduced to the bre~ststroke, sidestrt>ke, and introduction to turning at the wall. Students will learn to dive from a standing and stride position on the side of the pool, in addition to more safety skills including rescue breathing and CPR. This course is designed for those who have no experience in the water. There is no prerequisite for this course. The objective of the course is to assist students in becoming more comfortable and safer in the water. Students will learn to blow bubbles, to submerge their face, to float on front and back with su~port, kick on fron~ and back with support, introduced to alternating ann actIon, and learn ~aslc water safety skills. To advance to Level V, students must become competent in all Level IV requirements. To advance to Level II, students must become competent in all Level I requirements. LEVELFNE LEVEL TWO Prerequisite: Prerequisite: PRIMARY SKILLS Certification for Level I or Demonstrated Competency in Level I Skills STROKE REFINEMENT Certification for Level IV or Demonstrated Competency in Level N skills Students will learn to float unsupported, to kick and coordinate arm movements on front and back unsupported. to turnover from front to back and back ~ front, to retrieve underwater objects at shallow depths, rhythmic breathing. and safety skills. Students will continue to develop endurance and refine the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke. Students will also be introduced to the butterfly, underwater swimming, and surface dives. Students will learn addition~l open swim turns, alternate kicks for treading water, rules for safe diving from the springboard. and recognition for spinal injury care. To advance to Level III, students must become competent in all Level II requirements. To advance to Level VI, students must become competent in all Level V requirements. LEVEL SIX GROUP LESSONS Prerequisite: The group lesson program is designed for participants ages four (4) years and up. Each class session is composed of eight, one-half hour sessions, Monday through Thursday, and will have a maximum of8:1 ratio between students and instructo:. P~e-registration is mandatory for all classes and we encourage early reglstratIOn due to the popularity of the lesson program. Deadline for class registration is the preceding Friday of each session at 12:00 noon. Session Dates: #1 #2 #3 6/21-7/1 7/6- 7115* 7/19 - 7/29 #4 #5 SKILL PROFICIENCY Certification for Level V or Demonstrated Competency in Level V skills Students will continue to increase endurance and refine the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Students will learn. approach strokes, the front flip turn, speed turns, the approach and hurdle on the springboard, surface dives in tuck and pike positions, and additional kicks for treading water. Rescue skills will also be included. 8/ 2 - 8/12 8/16 - 8/26 To advance to Level VII, students must become competent in all Level VI requirements. LEVEL SEVEN DAYS LEVELS TIMES RES.INON-RES. M-Th M-Th M-Th I, II, III, N, V I, II, III, VI, VII I, II, III, N, V 10:00 - 10:30 am 10:30 - 11:00 am 11:00 - 11:30 am $32.00/$38.00 $32.00/$38.00 $32.00/$38.00 M-Th M-Th M-Th I, II, III, N, V I, II, III, VI, VII III, N, V, VI, VII 5:00 - 5:30 pm 5:30 - 6:00 pm 6:00 - 6:30 pm $32.00/$38.00 $32.00/$38.00 $32.00/$38.00 * Session 2 will be pro-rated for one less class due to the Fourth of July holiday. ADULT LESSONS Are you fearful of the water? Can't coordinate breathing with arm strokes? Or are you just wanting to brush up on skills and learn new techniques? The Hercules Aquatic staff are caring and experienced certified instructors who will teach basic swimming skills for all levels. The adult lesson program is designed for participants ages thirteen (13) and up. Each class session is composed of eight, one-half sessions, Monday through Thursday, and will have a maximum ratio of5:1 between participants and the instructor. Pre-registration is mandatory for all classes and we encourage early registration due to the popularity of the lesson program. Deadline for class registration is the preceding Friday of each session at 12:00 noon. Session Dates: #1 ' #2 #3 6/21-7/ 1 7/6- 7/15* 7/19 - 7/29 #4 #5 LEVELS TIMES RES.INON-RES. M-Th M-Th All All 11:30 am - 12:00 noon 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm $43.00/$48.00 $43.00/$48.00 Session 2 wi" t-,e pro-rated one less class due to the Fourth of July holiday. Certification for Level VI or Demonstrated Competency in Level VI skills Students will perfect all strokes and skills previously presented and swim greater distances. Students will learn. conditioning ·principles for lifetime fitness, the backstroke fliptum, in-water rescue techniques, the springboard dives in pike and tuck positions, and explore alternative aquatic activities. To pass this course, students must pass the Level VII skills test. INDIVIDUAL LESSONS Individual lessons are designed for participants ages four (4) years and up. The individual lesson program should be utilized as a supplement to group lessons when a participant is experiencing difficulty with a particular skill, or if you are just looking for that one-an-one instruction. Each class session is composed of four, one-half hour ciasses, Monday through Thursday. Preregistration is mandatory for all classes and we encourage early registration due to the limited number oflesson times available and due to the popularity of this program option. Session Dates: • 8/2 - 8/12 8/16 - 8/26 DAYS * Prerequisite: ADVANCED SKILLS #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 " 6/21 - 6/24 6/28-7/ 1 7/12 - 7/15 7/19 - 7/22 7/26 - 7/29 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 There will be no individual lessons the week of July 5 due to the Fourth of July holiday. RES.INON-RES. LEVELS M-Th M-Th 8/2-8/5 8/9 - 8/12 8/16 - 8/19 8/23 - 8/26 8/30 - 9/2 All All 11:30 am . 12:00 noon 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm $32.00/$38.00 $32.00/$38.00 There will also be special one day only supplemental instructional lessons available every Saturday morning. Sat All 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm $8.00/$9.50 �AQUATICS WATER AEROBICS Are you looking for an alterna tive to high impact aerobics and stair stepping? Then, this is the class for you! Water Aerobics follows sound exercise principles while using water resistance to improve your cardiovascular system, tone muscles, and bum fat. Water Aerobics is designed for different fitness levels and movement abilities, using a wide range of music tempos. Males and females are welcome and no swimming skills are necessary. DAYS DATES TIMES MWF MWF* MWF MWF MWF 6/21 - 71 2 717 - 7/16 7/19 - 7/30 8/ 2 : 8113 8/16 - 8/27 12:00 12:00 12:00 12:00 12:00 * noon noon noon noon noon RES.INON-RES. - 1:00 1:00 1:00 1:00 1:00 pm pm pm pm pm $18.001$21.00 $15.001$17.50 $18.00/$21.00 $18.001$21.00 $18.001$21.00 There will be no class on Monday, 7/5 due to the Fourth of July Holiday PARENT/INFANT TODDLER CLASS This course is designed for parents/guardians with young children ages six (6) months to four (4) years of age. The course is to introduce the water to the children and create an enjoyable, non-threatening environment for the children to become a little safer in. Parents/guardians actively participate in the child's learning process by entering the pool area with the child. Class sessions are held Monday through Thursday in one-half hour sessions. There are also Saturday morning class sessions available. Children should wear tight fitting pants or a swimsuit, no diapers are allowed in the pool. Parents/guardians may also bring a water toy if preferred. Weekday Session Dates: #1 #2 #3 LIFEGUARD TRAINING Prerequisites: Must be at least 15 years of age Must ha ve Red Cross First Aid and Adult CPR training Must be proficient in Level VI or equivalent DAYS DATES TIMES RES.INON-RES. MWTh 6/10 - 6/30 6:30 - 10:00 pm $45.00/$50.00 #4 #5 81 2 - 8/12 8/16 - 8/26 DAYS TIMES RES.INON-RES. M-Th M-Th 12:00 noon - 12:30 pm 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm $26.00/$30.00 $26.00/$30.00 Weekend Session Dates: #1 This comprehensive course includes basic water safety and lifesaving skills, how to handie special rescue equipment, and emergency situations. This course provides the foundation for effective lifeguarding principles and American Red Cross certification. 6/21 - 71 1 7/6- 7/15' 7/19 - 7/29 Sat 6/26 - 7/24 #2 7/31 - 8128 TIMES RES./NON-RES. 12:00 noon - 12:30 pm $16.25/$18.75 MABUHAYlf .. Cafe Nobel Welcomes 'Youfl Since 1987 we have been serving Hercules And now, Cafe Nobel introduces Filipino food for here or to goff SPRINGBOARD DIVING The focus of this class will be to introduce students to basic safety rules for springboard diving, learn the approach and hurdle for diving from a springboard, and various beginning dive positions, Students must be proficient in I.evel III skills or equivalent. Session Dates: #1 #2 #3 6/21 -71 1 71 6 - 7115* 7119 - 7/29 #4 #5 81 2 - 8/12 8116 - 8/26 DAYS LEVELS TIMES RES./NON-RES. M-Th M-Th M-Th Beginner Adv. Beg. Beginner 10:00 am - 10:30 am 10:30 am - 11:00 am 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm $22.00/$26.00 $22.001$26.00 $22.001$26.00 • Session 2 will be pro-rated by one less class due to the Fourth of July holiday. Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Saturdays 10:00 am - 3:00 pm CAFE NOBEL 825 Alfred Nobel Drive, Hercules North Shore Business Park fietween Mechanics Bank & Bio-Rad Laboratories (510) 724-7636 13 �\ OPEN WATER SCUBA CERTIFICATION AQUATIC CENTER VOLUNTEER PROGRAM Are you planning to take that vacation of a lifetime to the tropics? Or just looking to be introduced to the exciting underwater world of scuba diving? Join the Hercules Swim Center and Cal School of Diving from Berkeley for a fun and adventurous course for ages 16 to adult. Participants must have mask, snorkel, fins, compass, boots, and gloves (see below as additional costs). The City of Hercules Community/Swim Center complex has fifteen (15) volunteer positions available for youth and adults, ages twelve (12) years and up. Volunteers will be assisting with the swimming instructional programs along side certified, trained personnel or assisting in the pool office and locker areas during public swim sessions. The course provides instruction on mask clearing, buoyancy control, regulator retrieval and clearing, emergency out of air procedures, ascending, descending, tired diver assists, surf entries and exits, repetitive dive tables, compass navigation, and boat diving. Each class has certified instructors to help you through all phases of your training and PADI or NAUI certification is available. Volunteers wishing to gain experience in assisting in lesson programs must complete a twelve (12) hour Water Safety Instructor Aide course and the nine (9) hour Emergency Water Safety Course. Course fee includes lecture, pool, certification packet, scuba gear rental (pool and ocean), and a weekend of diving in Monterey. Transportation and lodging for weekend dive trip is not included. If you are interested in these volunteer positions, please stop by the Community/Swim Center complex to pick up a volunteer application form or call Mike Arwine, Aquatic Facility Manager, at 799-8291. Further information on training dates and times will be available in mid-June. DATES Tues!I'hur • Volunteers who wish to only assist in pool and locker areas need only to complete the nine (9) hour Basic Water Safety Course. COURSE FEE 6/29 - 7/22 7:00 - 10:00 pm $250.00 Certification dive to occur on 7/24 and 7125 if weather permits $25.00 $15.00 Water Safety Instructor Aide Volunteers Basic Water Safety Volunteers DATES Tues!I'hur * 7/27 - 8/19 7:00 - 10:00 pm $250.00 Certification dive to occur on 8/21 and 8/22 if weather permits June 7, 9, 11 June 12 & 13 5:00 pm -8:30 pm 9:00 am -2:00 pm Fees include the training textbook for each course and the American Red Cross certification card. All accepted volunteers wi]1 also receive a City of Hercules Aquatic Volunteer tee-shirt. Additional costs: (approximation only) Personal dive equipment (may be purchased separately or through the instructor) Text and dive log book Air fills for dive weekend $200.00 40.00 10.00 (Students must arrange and fina nce transportation and lodging for the dive weekend) Comfortable Dental Care... We Listen & Explain Complete Dentistry Including: • • • Dentures - partials & relines Implants - permanent teeth to replace dentures Cosmetic Dentistry - bonding, bleaching, porcelain veneers • Periodontal Care - Gums • Intravenous Sedation for your comfort • State-of-the-Art Antiseptic Procedures • Convenient Payment Plans Call Today! 799-3100 V.J.P. NEW PATIENT WELCOME Experience our special care. Bring in this card, signed or not, for a $35.00 exam, x-rays, and oral cancer screening. Please call for an appointment. TO OUR PATIENTS: Please sign this card and give it to a friend. A referral from you is something special! JOHN B. WAYLAND, D.D.S. "Genno/ Dentistry" ERCULES DENTAL CARE 1500 Sycamore Ave. #B-7 Across the street from Creekside Shopping Center in Hercules .4 �ADULT ACTIVITIES COUNTRY WESTERN DANCING BALLROOM DANCING Join the City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department for a brand new class beginning this summer every Tuesday evening from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm! Carrie Harner and Mike Tarabini would like to invite you to put your best foot forward and learn the latest in Country Western Dancing. Both instructors are accomplished dancers here in the Bay Area and compete regularly within the region. They have designed the course to allow you to learn both individual (line dances) and couples dances. Individuals who wish to learn to dance and have FUN should register now! Special Summer Class: Learn the sophisticated Fox Trot, a great Latin Tango, some hip rock moves, and as an added feature, the "Achy Breaky". Share the joys of American Social Dance as it has been influenced by countries .·all over the world. If you are new to partner dancing, the Kasdans will make your introduction to their classes most comfortable. If you have been with The course is designed for participants ages ten (10) and up. ·Parental supervision is required for minors. Partners are not required and participants should dress comfortably with leather-soled shoes suggested. Imagine the fun of attending a wedding or going out for an evening and being able to dance with confidence. Being comfortable in any social situation is the extra dividend that these group classes of Diane and Davitt's bring to those attending. Location: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road Main Room Tush Push Cotton Eyed Joe Ten Step Session One: TIMES RES.INON-RES. 6/ 1 - 6122 7 :30 pm - 9:00 pm $20.00/$22.00 Boot Seoot'n Boogie Session Two: Electric Slide For better dance performance, wear leather soled shoes, collared shirts, and clothing suitable for a pleasant dance function. For further information, please call 799-8291. Instructor: Mr. Davitt H. Kasdan Assisted by: Connie and Gani Tolentino DATES Tues Tues Two Step (beginner I) Two Step (beginner II) them before, you know there is always something new in dances, steps, and in ways to improve your skills. 9 Lessons (14 hours) FOX TROT - (Westchester Rhythms) The Drifter (pattern dance) Cowboy Cha Cha (pattern dance) TANGO - (Cape Steps) ROCK & HlP DATES TIMES RES.INON-RES. 6/29 - 7/20 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm $20.00/$22.00 OIArtE & DAVITT 'EXTRA' - "ACHY BREAKY" COUPLES: Registration for this class accepted at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Session Three: Tues • Wild, Wild West Alley Cat Western Waltz (beginner I) Western Waltz (beginner II) DATES TIMES RES.INON-RES. 7/27 - 8/17 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm $20.00/$22.00 A drop-in fee of $6.00 will be accepted if a minimum of twenty .INDIVIDUALS: Register 112 hour early at the first class on a first come basis. 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MORTGAGE PROTECTION SERVICE, STRENGTH ANO INTEGRITY FOR 148 YEARS Life' Health • Group Insurance Disability • Annuities • Pension Plans The Company You Keep' Cll 991 Hew York Ufe lrtll.uance CompMIY 51 t.1.<f1Ofl Av ....... , Ntv< YOlk, NY 10010 AI A GOOD PERSON TO KNOW FOR YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS • AUTO • HOMEOWNERS • LIFE • • CONDOMINIUMS • TOWNHOUSES • • RENTERS • LANDLORD PROTECTOR • • COMMERCIAL • All policies can be combined in one monthly payment ~181."rv.d. EMMA M. MAGBITANG Executive Council Agent 1500 Sycamore Place, 99, Hercules, CA 94547 Office: 799-2017 Home: 799-6722 Fax: 799-7372 1500 Sycamore Avenue • Suite B9-B • Hercules, CA lS �ADULT ACTIVITIES DOG OBEDIENCE MACE TRAINING Basic dog obedience teaches your dog to be a friend of neighbors and helps to develop a confident relationship between dog and handler. Instructor Eileen Hanson of Danlos Kennels has taught many classes in the area. This class is designed for both pet and owner and will teach you to train your dog with kindness, not abuse. The beginning class is designed for dogs over 4 months of age and will teach the handler how to train hislher dog to heel, sit, stay, stand and come on command. Assault Prevention Training and Consulting Services is a training institute that has been certified by the State Department of Justice to license private citizens in the use of tear gas for self-protection. This two hour course on self-defense is available to individuals, private groups, businesses, city or county governments, etc. A State license from the Department of Justice will be issued following the completion of the course. Tear gas, which has proven to be the most effective non-lethal deterrent ever developed for protection against physical attack, can be purchased after the class. Location: Ohlone Elementary School Yard, 1616 Pheasant Drive LEVEL DAYS DATES TIME RES/NON-RES Location: Community/SwiJn Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road Village Room Beg Int Sat Fri *6/5 -7/ 17 *6/4 -7/ 16 9:00-10 :00 am 7:00- 8:00 pm $30.001$33.00 $30.001$33.00 DAYS DATES TIMES RES.INON-RES. Beg Int Sat Fri 7/24-8/28 7/23-8/27 9:00-10:00 am 7:00- 8:00 pm $30.001$33.00 $30 .001$33.00 Mon 6/21 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm $31.001$33.50 *No class on Friday, July 2, 1993 and Saturday, July 3, 1993. ~ ~~~. O~\fl,~ Wie geht's'? f,s gebt mir gut, danke BEGINNING GERMAN FOR FUN ! This class is a fun introduction to modem spoken German. The primary focus is on speaking, listening, reading and some writing. The lea rning goals are begirming mastery of communicative situations in a German-speaking context. Instructor Elizabeth Monteadora, who has taught German all over the Bay Area, make this course fun, interesting and worthwhile! Age: 18 and older Location: CommunitylSwim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road Dynamite lWom RESINON-RES DATE Tues. 6/22-7/27 7:30 - 9:30 pm $75.001$82.50 CARPET CLEANERS SINCE 1978 799-5072 SUMMER SPECIAL STARGAZING CARPET STEAM CLEANING ANYs ROOMS S5999 * :=ONALS 1499 * ·Main1:eaaJlce SteaDlintJ Includes; • Basic: SteaDl CleanintJ • Color Brtp-teDers • WIlhPressu.... Extrac:1:iOD • FREE Estimates • Heavily 9Oi1cd arMII will require p~ondition:i.ng u :Dc pcr!q. ft. • Whho carpcu 2!5a per sq. ft. tnOI'CI. • 0 .... 1000 .... it. cl.... ed. • $4$.00 minimum charge I n::sidcnc:iai) ~c CLEANED FROM -, , VALUABLE COUPO'" -, - Come to a semi-monthly public stargazing progra m conducted by experienced amateur astronomers for the benefit and enjoyment of skywatchers of all ages. If you are a teacher, bring your class; if a parent, bring your children. If you are an amateur astronomer, novice or expert, bring your own binoculars and telescopes and sha re your knowledge and enthusiasm. %0. p.r sq. it. Ask about our year-round maintenance program VALUABLE COUPON Looking for something different for an evening out? Want something fun, educationa l, and free to do in the evening with the children? Under clear night skies* right here in Hercules, see exciting, brilliant views of the moon, planets, beautiful star clusters, galaxies, the Milky Way, and other wonders through telescopes and binoculars, and learn about what you see. Please, no smoking or alcohol, and no flashlights without a red filter. Dress warm. For more informa tion, call (510) 526-5974. On scheduled evenings, call (5 10) 799-8237 after 7:30 p.m. The Stargazing program is presented by the Hercules Stargazers, with assistance from the Hercules Parks and Recreation Department. The Coordinators of the program are David Ha rris and Marc Duncan. VALUABLE COUPON- '%/2 PRICE' CHAIRS & , . '~ ...~~.~~~~ Hercules residents: Watch for the program announce!Dents on Cable Channel 6B (36). Location: Foxboro Neighborhood Park, 1025 Canterbury Avenue DUPONT TEFLON' NO CHARGE WITH ENTIRE 2nd a nd 4th Saturday of each month * Weather permitting! Partly cloudy OK! 7:30-11:00 pm �.SENIOR PROGRAMS Location: 111 Civic Drive 799 - 8219 Current Classes Friends, Food, and Fun! That's what the Hercules Senior program is all about. We invite you to join our center for a full day of activities or just a place to come and relax for awhile. The Hercules Senior program provides services to our senior population similar to a large center, while still providing a homelike atmosphere. Our professional, caring staff will assist you in the selection of activities or referrals to support agencies. The Hercules Senior program provides a variety of social, recreational, and support services to adults 50+. Most activities and programs welcome participation by adults of all ages on a space available basis. These services include activities classes, day/overnight excursions, health screening services, multi· cultural enrichment, and much, much more! Our prograPl strives to ensure a physica Uy and emotionally non-threatening environment for all, as well as encouraging socialization with peers and family. We encourage you to drop in and say hello to our staff and volunteers any time Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. They will provide you with updated information on current and upcoming activities and events at the center. Ongoing Activities Federal Hot Lunch Program MWF 11:45 am·1:00 pm This is an inexpensive, nutritious meal program for $1.50 . $1.75 per meal. Please sign-up one day prior to scheduled meal. For this program the required age is 62 years or older, or the participant must be physically challenged. Lunchtime Buffet & Salad Bar TH 12:00 Noon Sign-ups will be taken up until the preceding Tuesday for the lunch buffet. Cost is $2.00 for Seniors and $4.00 General. Special Luncheons Featuring Different Cultures Last Thur. of Month 12:00 pm For your eating pleasure, the Hercules Seniors provide different ethnic food theme luncheons on the last Thursday of each month. These luncheons are part of our on·going fund raising efforts. Tickets will be sold in advance. Come and enjoy foods from the Philippines, Japan, Mexico, Scandinavia and many other countries! Hercules Healthy Hikers MTrH Bingo MWTHF 1:00 pm· 2:15 pm Bowling TH 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm For a nominal fee, all adults and seniors are welcome to bowl at Pinole Valley Lanes. Please register at the Senior Center. Cards (your choice) MWTHF 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm Coffee & Snacks Weekdays 9:00 am· 3:00 pm Horseshoes MW 10:00 am·11:00 am Ping Pong! Table Games Weekdays Open Hercules Seniors Creative Movement Ttrh 9:00 am-1O:00 am (Resuming Sept. 14) Instructor: Carla Tandy All adults & seniors are welcome! You do not n eed to be·a senior citizen for this college sponsored class. No fee. Fabric Painting MF* *lst & 3rd Wednesday and Friday of month Instructor: Louise Horton 10:00 am-12:00 pm Japanese Folk Dance Instructor:Tsuna Lane M 9:00 am-10:00 am Line Dance All adults & seniors are welcome! M 2:00 pm- 3:00 pm Make It Yourself Crafts Holidays and All Occasions For $.50 and Up *2nd & 4th Wednesday of month Instructor: Virginia Kunaniec W' 10:00 am- 1:00 pm NeedJebeads Workshop Instructor: DavidsonIWong Th , 10:00 am- 3:00 pm Ceramics Instructor: Gina Robinson M 10:00 am-12:00 pm Nutrition Instructor:Tracy Baker, ·Doctors Hospital Th 10:00 am-ll:OO am Origami '4th Tuesday of month Instructor: FujikawalKato T* 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm Plastic Canvas Instructor: June Puckett W 10:00 am- 1:00 pm Instructor: Mel Menefee 9:00 am·10:00 am · This walking group is led by Cheri Bellecci from Doctors Hospital and meets at Refugio Valley Park. ;) Calligraphy Th 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm (Resuming Summer) Instructor: Estelle Baumert New students, there will be a fee for materials, please call the Senior Center for information. E Punch Embroidery MF* *lst & 3rd Wednesday and Friday of month Instructor: Louise Horton 10:00 am-12:00 pm Sequin Art *lst Wednesday of month Instructor: Louise Horton W' 10:00 am-12:00 pm Smile Program (Gentle Exercise) Chair exercises M/F 9:00 am-10:00 am Tai Chi Instructor: Bryan Umeki W 9:00 am-10:00 am ADULT TRIPS Need a break? Food Specialty Workshops Free Blood Pressure Screening 2nd Wednesday of the month 10:00 - 11:00 am Legal, Health, Personal, & Job Referrals . Information on Immigration - Senior Discounts on BART tickets/stamps/greeting cards . Forms for DMVlFishing Licenses - Other Miscellaneous Senior Service Information Notary Public Appointments Only Practitioner: Bill Prather, Realtor & Notary No Charge Tax Assistance· Free Service - January to April Every Tuesday and Thursday' from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. *Thursday open to the general public - simple forms only. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. CALL 799-8219 Get away for the day and join us on a fun and exciting day trip. Travel to places that you have always wanted to see but don't want to drive to. Let the bus driver chauffeur you there in style. Call the Senior Center at 799-8219 for more trip information. MONTE CARLO CRUISE PIER 39, SAN FRANCISCO JULY 21st JOHN STEINBECK HOUSE SAN JUAN BAU'I'ISTA AUGUST 19th JAKE FINIGANS RENDEZVOUS CAFE Travel back in time to 1927 and visit one of San Francisco's notorious speakeasies. Hot time in the old town is guaranteed! Enjoy the live music, dancers, singers and "shimmy" your way into the Charleston Contest! JULY 1st MUCH MORE TO COME!!!!!! 11 �RENTAL FACILITIES Historic Clubhouse Ohlone Community Center The Ohlone Community Center is located at 190 Turquoise Drive, adjacent to the Ohlone Neighborhood Park. The Ohlone Community Center was one of the first public facilities constructed in the city limits in 1985, and served as a meeting location for the Hercules City Council until the Civic Center Complex was built in 1988. This facility is best suited for small parties and meetings not to exceed 100 people. Due to its proximity to the surrounding residential neighborhood, this facility is not available for dances and/or strobe, flashing, or rotating lights. The Ohlone Center has one medium sized assembly room approximately 1,000 square feet, in addition to a residential kitchen, outdoor patio, restrooms, and small parking lot. Standard rental fees include facility use for minimum of five hours, five 12ft. tables, and 100 folding chairs . The Historic Clubhouse is located at 535 Railroad Avenue overlooking the beautiful San Pablo Bay. This facility is situated within the City's Historical District and is registered as a National Historic Building. The Historic Clubhouse was built in 1899 as a social center for workers of the Hercules Powder Manufacturing Plant, and after extensive renovation work, this facility was re-opened for public use in 1990. This facility is best suited for parties, fund raising events, and other social gatherings not to exceed 200 people. The facility has one large assembly room approximately 1,860 square feet, in addition to the kitchen, serving room, bar area, bay window alcove, restrooms, and parking lot. Standard rental fees include facility use for minimum of five hours-;'twenty 60" round tables (seating for 8), four 6ft. tables, and 200 folding chairs . Foxboro Community Center Senior Center The Hercules Senior Center'is located at 111 Civic Drive, adjacent to the Civic Center Complex. The Hercules Senior Center was constructed and dedicated in 1988. The Senior Center is used throughout the week for senior citizen programming, however, this facility is available for evening and weekend rentals. This facility is best suited for parties and group meetings not to exceed 150 people. This facility has one large assembly room approximately 1,275 square feet, with a wooden floor suitable for dancing. Additional areas available for rentals include kitchen, outdoor patio area, restrooms, .and parking lot. Standard rental fees include facility use for minimum of five hours, ten 12ft. tables, and 100 folding c hairs. The Foxboro Community Center is located at 1025 Canterbury adjacent to the Foxboro Neighborhood Park. This facility was constructed and dedicated in 1986 for the Foxboro area. Av~, This facility is best suited for small parties and meetings not to exceed 75 people. Due to its proximity to the surrounding residential neighborhood, this facility is not available for dances and/or strobe, flashing, or rotating lights. The Foxboro Center has one small assembly room approximately 735 square feet, restrooms, street parking, and large outdoor park area including tennis and basketball courts. This facility does not have a kitchen facility. Standard rental fees include facility use for minimum of five hours, six 6ft. tables, and 60 folding chairs. For more information on rental fees and applications, call the Hercules Community Center at 799-8291 18 �RENTAL FACILITIES Hercules Community Center / Swim Center The Community Center/Swim Center is located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road, This facility is situated within a beautiful valley surrounded by eucalyptus groves and open space, The Community Center/Swim Center was opened in 1991 and is the focal point for all recreation activities in the City of Hercules, I In addition to housing the Parks and Recreation Registration Office, the center's design allows for a variety of activities and/or rentals to be conducted with the same facility, This facility is best suited for parties, fundraising events, weddings, receptions, and other social gatherings not to exceed 400 people, The Community Center portion of this facility includes a large assembly room approximately 5,200 square feet, with a portable stage area, three mUlti-purpose classrooms, a full commerCial kitchen, outdoor patio area, restrooms, and parking lot, Standard rental includes facility use for a seven hour minimum, twenty 12ft. tables, ten 6ft. tables, and 300 folding chairs, The Swim Center portion of this facility includes a large adult lap pool with diving area, including one and three meter diving boards , In addition, there is a smaller children's pool which provides for wading from 0 to 3 feet in depth, Adult pool attendance is limited to a maximum of 250 persons and the children's pool is limited to a maximum of 75 persons, Rentals of the pool areas include supervisory and lifeguarding staff and is limited to the swim season, l( I PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS Foxboro Park Refugio Valley Park Refugio Valley Road/Pheasant Drive " Facilities: Picnic Tables (7); Ba rbequ es (7); Children s P,lay Structure' T ennis Courts (4); Drinking Fountam; Parkmg Spaces (3 '/); Restrooms; Walking/Jogging Path; Par Course; Gazebo; Lak e; Open Playfield. 1025 Canterbury Avenue Facilities : Children's Play Structure ; Tenni$ Courts (2); Basketball Court; Picnic Tables (4); Barbeques (4); Open Playfield; Wa lking/ Jogging Path; Drinking Fountain; Restrooms; Street Parking; Recreation Facility . Woodfield Park 1919 Lupine Road Facilities: Childre n's Play Structure; Basketball Courts (1)' Tenn~s Courts (2); Drinking Fountain; Softball Field; Ope~ PlayfJeld; Restrooms ; Street Parking; "Basketball (2) and Volleyball Courts (2); and *Tetherball (3). Adjacent to the Hercules Elementary School. Ohlone Park 190 Turquoise Drive Facilities: Picnic Tables (19); Children's Play Structure; Softball Field; Open Playfield; Restrooms, Parking Spaces (17); Nature Trail; Amphitheatre; Recreation Facility; '*Volleyball (2) and Bas k e tball Courts (2); *Kickball; and 'Tetherball (4). Adjace nt to the Ohlone Elementary School. (** Indicates equipment on school property adjacent to park) 19 �Public Works Pipeline Contra Costa county has recently completed improvements to the intersection of Willow, Parker I and San Pablo Avenues 1n Rodeo. Improvements include re-allgning and fully signal.izing this intersection and also signalizing the intersection of Willow and Hawthorne. Willow Avenue was widened to two lanes in each direction between San Pablo and Hawthorne. This project is an important project for the City of Hercules as it will improve access onto San Pablo Avenue from 1-80 at Wil l ow Avenue. The following road projects are scheduled construction in Hercules this summer: • to be under Wil l ow Avenue Signal/Widening A new signal will be insta·l !ed on Willow Avenue at the eastbound ramps to 1-80. The roadway will also be widened to two lanes in each direction from BP Oil to Hawthorne Avenue. • San Pablo Avenue--Linus Pauling to City Limits at Rodeo The roadway will be widened shoulders and bicycle lanes. • and repaved to create Willow Avenue Reconstruction--Westbound Lanes The westbound lanes will be reconstructed and paved from Route 4 to Interstate 80. Aquatic Facility Manager_ The Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Arwine as the Aquatic Facility Manager at the Swim Center. Mike is responsible for all swimming instruction and recreational swim programs offered at the Swim Center. Mike has been involved in aquatics for the past 15 years. He is certified in Lifeguard Training, Basic Life Support, Community C.P.R. and Water Safety Instruction. He has experience as Guard Instructor and Aquatic Program Coordinator. Previously, he worked at the Benicia Pool for 13 years in every aspect of pool operations. This is his second year at the City of Hercules Swim Center. Mike lives in Alameda. He teaches Theology and is a Junior Counselor at St. Patrick - St. Vincent High School in Vallejo. One of Mike's special interests is sign language. Mike would like to contribute this knowledge, as well as his extensive background in aquatics facility operations and programming to the Swim Center. Mike looks forward to continuing working with our community. If you have ideas or suggestions on aquatic programs, please feel free to give him a call at 799 - 8291. New Sports League Manager The Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce the hiring of Dave Weber as Sports League Manager at the Community/Swim Center complex. Dave will be responsible for the planning and organizing of youth and adult sports programs in the Community. Proposed sports programs will include basketball, volleyball, and softball for adults and youth, in addition to specialized tournaments and sports clinics. If you have any questions on these projects, please call the Public Works be artment at 799-8242. Dave has a Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education from the ........................................................................1 University of La Verne and comes to the city with an extensive Hercules Happenings The Herculean staff has been notified of upcoming events that will be of interest to residents. If your organization will be holding events that you would like other Hercules residents to know about, please call the City Clerk's office at 799-8215 or Parks and Recreation at 799-8291. On T h urs d ay, June 10, 1993, Richmond Unified School District will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the Hanna Ranch School. The event begins at 4: 00 p.m. ......"~~......~......~~....~..~..~~....~~..~....~.......... 1 Herculean Advertising Fees Revised On May 25, the Hercules City Council voted to revise the City's Fee Resolution, which includes changes in both the size of advertisements for The Herculean and the cost. The changes are listed in the following table: Size of Ads Current Cost $115.00 $140.00 $150.00 Lar e (114 pa e) $210.00 $230.00 Ex-Lar e $340.00 $375.00 e) (1/2 pa e) in coaching and sport league His background includes experience as Head Coach of U.C. Berkeley's Men's Basketball Club Program and Supervisor of a University recreation facility. Dave has also held the position of Director of Athletics at Dominican College and was Head Coach for the Men's Varsity Basketball Team. Dave has also served as Head Coach of Saint Elizabeth's H,· gh School VarSl· ty Women's Basketball Team and led the team in qualifying for the East Shore Athletic League and North Coast Section playoffs for two seasons. He was Assistant Coach of Monte Vista. High School's Junior Varsity Men's Basketball Team and conducted the Junior Varsity Tournament. Dave is looking forward to working with our community. If you have ideas or suggestions on sports programs, please feel free to give him a call at 799-8281. Proposed Cost $105.00 Medium ( 1/8 knowledge EAM $75 . 00 Business Card (new) Small ( 1116 background and management. These fees apply to both Hercules businesses and businesses outside Hercules. A survey was completed that showed most cities in the area charge one fee for all advertisers. This will also reduce the amount of staff time needed to calculate advertising fees. The City Council recognizes that not everyone can afford even the cost of a small ad and so a Business Card size advertisement has been added . Non-residents who have requested that copies be mailed to them must either subscribe for a fee of $10 per year or pick up a copy of The Herculean at one of the City's public counters. If you would l ike to place an advertisement for the Fall edition of The Herculean, the deadline is August 6. The deadline for the Winter edition is November 5. For information, contact the City Clerk's Office at 799-8215. Stephen L. Gold,D.D.S. ORTHODONTICS Scufptor of Smifes I SOO TARA HILLS DRIVE SUITE 204 PINOLE, CA. 94S64 724-4746 10 NOTICE TO RESIDENTS The City regrets to announce that the July 4 fireworks display wi l l not be presented this year. For the past several years this annual event has been co - sponsored by the cities of Hercules and Pinole. Both Cities are experiencing a significant loss in revenue . Regrettably, the fireworks .display and the Refugio Park ;actlvities have been canceled for this year. Bill PRATHER CRS - GRI ALI CE laPLACE CRS - GRI Selling or Buying? Remember - Michael Milkin had an impressive resume Trust But Verify SP Security Pacific Experience-Competence & A Sense of Humor. All the SkeptiCism regarding the current real estate ma rKet can be summed up in two words oj optimism:. Buy Now! Real Estate Brokerage You can reach us at 222-2200 �EVALUATING YOUR NEW GARBAGE BILL! 12A-wesl County TImes The new residential garbage rates by Richmond Sanitary Service (RSS) went into effect on April 1, 1993. The diagram below should help you judge if you are paying the correct amount and to explain what each amount is for. But first, EDITO some background information is explained: • - RSS has a long term franchise (monopoly) with the City. This condition exists with every City and County in the State--just different garbage companies. Cities are duty-bound to conduct thorough rate reviews and to allow only those costs that are justified by the company's records plus a reasonable profit. • December, 1989 - City adopts a Garbage Rate Regulation Ordinance. RSS informed by the City of need to produce reasonably reliable financial records to justify their next rate increase request. • July 20, 1992 - RSS requests I) 86% rate increase; 2) three years of retroactive rates at 9% interest and 3) a landfill fee at twice the rate charged to the Cities of Richmond and San Pablo ($40/ton). • Sept. - City hires Solid Waste Industry expert to analyze rate increase request and examine RSS's financial records. Hercules and Pinole share expert services to keep review costs low. • Dec. 1992-April - City conducts five publicized public hearings after issuing copy of the RSS request and City's analysis. - 4 months of available time for RSS to submit additional data to support 86% increase. - City Council approves final report; a 26% increase justified by RSS's financial records; all retroactive rates at 9% interest are denied and the lower landfill rate of $20 per ton (based on RSS's own records) is approved. - City of Pinole concludes its analysis and authorizes a 25% increase or $12.92 for the first can and $10.54 for the second can. The same RSS financial records are reviewed and the same review methodology is used as in Hercules. 1992 199~ • December-April 1993 • April 27 f 1993 • May 3, 1993 Wednesday, March '31, 1993 Garbage rates justified? the council. Since 1989, Hercules has been pay· ing $10.35 per can per month. The company wanted to boost this to $19.25, plus an 83-cent fee to the city for a state-mandated waste reduction program, for a total of $20.18. That 86 percent rate increase was too much for the council to swallow in one gulp. It voted instead to give the finn a 26 percent increase - $13.02 per can, plus a $1 .50 surcharge through the rest of this year tQ make up for the delay in negotiating rates that has dragged on since last July. Ratepayers would still have to add on ' the extra 83 cents as well. City Manager Marilyn Leuck said the new rate schedule would give the company an 8 percent retum. That is more than a reasonable return these days. The company disagrees. Richmond Sanitruys comptroller, Alan Kline, said the company would lose $100,000 a year Under those terms. These numbers are too far apart to. be accepted without question. Are the two sides talking about the same thing? Are comparable accounting methods being used? Why, ail of a sudden, is it going'to cost so much more to get rid of the garbage collect· ed in Hercules? Hercules has had its inning. You're at bat, Richmond Sanitary Service. Richmond Sanitary must show evidence for hike ost businessses that vvould dare to jack up prices near· ly double in one gargantuan step had better be ready to justify the increase to customers with some con· vincing evidence that the move is necessary or that they're going to be in big trouble selling their goods or services. Unfortunately, the residents of Hercules and other West County cit· ies can't shop around for a better deal when it comes to garbage disposal. Under various franchise agreements, Richmond Sanitary Service runs the only "store" in the area. That hasn't stopped Hercules from balking at the huge rate increase and unilaterally setting a rate it believes is fair and that the city is willing to levy on its residents. The Hercules City Council acted prudently, and now the burden of proof has shifted back to Richmond Sanitary Service to justify its need for more money. The company has 30 days from March 23, the day the council voted unanimously to set the rate itself, to reapply and provide more complete financial documentation for its case. Otherwise, the disposal firm will continue to receive the rates set by M Pinole's New Rate: First Can Second Can RSS Surcharge State AB 939 State Landfill Closure $12.92 1. 42 .83 2.02 $10.54 1. 16 .68 2.02 Total $17.19 $14.40 Hercules Rate Comparison PREVIOUS RSS RATES NEW RSS RATES RATE IF THE CITY BAD Pre-April 1, 1993 Adopted by City Council Effective April 1, 1993 GRANTED THE RSS 86% REQUEST Figures include RSS's Request for 3 Years Retroactivity at 9% Interest Single Can (30 Gal) Second Can RSS Surcharge State AS 939 $10.35 $8.45 0 0 Single Can (30 Gal) Second Can RSS Surcharge* State AB 939** State Landfill Closure Surchar e $2.02 state Landfill Closure Surchar e Total Monthly Bill-One Can $12.37 Total Monthly Bill-One Can*** $13.02 $10.63 $1. 50 $1. 23 $.83 $.68 $2.02 (26%) single Single Can (30 Gal) Second Can RSS Surcharge* second single second er can $17.37 State AB 939* State Landfill Closure Surchar e Total Mor;thly 8illOne Can $19.24 $16.34 $1.50 $1. 23 $.83 $.68 $2.02 (86%) single second single second er can $23.59 • Surcharge ends December 31, 19931 $15.87. ** The State enacted AS 939 in 1989. This law mandates that cities will provide planning and implementation of recycling programs. The State did not provide any funding to cities for this. The City of Hercules had to borrow money from its other service areas to pay these start-up costs. This portion of the fee repays the City loan. The loan will be repaid through this fee by 1995 and . will be discontinued thereafter. Total monthly bill (absent further RSS requests for fee increases) then becomes $15.04. *** RSS bills customers quarterly; Multiply these rates by 3 to cross-check your bill; Effective date for new rate is April 1, 1993. Money received by RSS for their own use. The Total Monthly Bill then becomes 11 �POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS MESSAGE TO THE RESIDENTS TELEPHONE AND BUSINESSES OF HERCULES FRAUD Hercules Police Department I 5 new Chief is most anxious to meet .with you and hear your issues and concerns and welcomes your phone calls, letters, or other means of communication. business owner. If you have not received one, please let us know! A letter will also be sent t o each of the homeowners associations and service clubs for which we have addresses. Hercules Police Department has received information that there is a possible telephone fraud being perpetrated throughout the city and county. Individuals state they represent Express Market Services out of Toronto, Canada. They c laim to be selling chances to win the Canadian lottery . The Police Department loo ks f o rward to in vi tations to meet with your Neighborhood Watch groups, services clubs, home owners associati ons, or any other forum where we can address and work together to resolve issues of mutual According to Metro Police Department in Toronto, Canada, there is no such l ottery. If this company ca lls you , do not buy these cha nces from them and do not provide any personal finance information, such as credit card numbers. The PolIce Department recently sent a letter to each concern. 10 In December, 1992, the men and women o f the Hercules Police Department worked together to develop a Mission and Values statement. We are proud to share these with the citizens of Hercu l es as a symbol of our commitment to publi c safety and services. Mission Statement We, the members of the Hercules Po lice Department, are committed t o the improvement of the qual ity of life for the citizens of He rcules by working in partnership with them . We will wo rk t o maintain safe and secure neighbor hoods while treating everyone with respect and dignit y. We will be open minded and consistently improve ourselves professi o nally in orde r to serve the community. Statement of Organizational Values We, the member.s o f the commi t t e d to t he highest of Hercu!es. To achieve service, we are dedicated Hercu!es Po!ice Department, are leve! o f se rvice for the citizens and maintain this h igh level of to the following va lues: Accountability and Responsibility As h o lders of the public trust, we use our resources· improve the effectively and continually strive t o quality of our services. ~------------~------------------------~ RESERVE POLICE OFFICER OPENINGS The City at Hercules is look ing for local residen ts t o apply for the posj.tio n o f Reserve Police Officer. Reserve officers assist the ful l time officers in the ir duties. The positio n is a non-paid assignment and is primarily fo r those interested in law enforcement and their co mmuni ty . Some special assignments, such as carnivals, fairs, and private functio n s may receive compe nsati on . Qualifications include being a United States citizen, a t least 18 years of age, no felony convictions, possess a high school dip l oma or GED certificate, and have a valid State of Californi a drivers license. Appli cants mu s t also pass medical, polygraph, a nd psycho l ogical examinat i ons, as well as a background investigation. Each applicant must be able to a tte nd and compl ete a bas i c Peace Officers Standards and Training Course which is held at local communit y colleges approximately two nights a week for six months prior to being offered the pos it ion. Any additional inq uiries are to be directed to Sergeant Larry C!ar ine 0 f the Hercules Police Department, Monday Friday, 8:30 a .m - 5:00 p.m. This is a r ewarding way to be of service to your community cal l now! Hercules needs you! Communication We strive for understanding through o pen, timely, and clear communica,tions . We listen well to o ur community. 10 Employee Welfare We promote healthy minds quality wo rk environment. a nd bodies and provide a LOCAL CITIZEN 'RECOGNIZED AT AWARDS CEREMONY STAY HEALTHY AVOID CARJACKINGS It's late at night and you're stoppe d at a red light behind another vehic le. Suddenly, there 's a car behind you and aFl.other on your right. And on your left is someone pointing a gun at your head through the driver's side window. Unheard of even two years ago, carjacking has become the crime of the decade. Congress recent l y approved a bill that made carjacking a federal crime. The penalty is 15 years in prison. What ca rjacking precautions can you take? • If you stop to use a public facility (e. g . pay phone, gas station) park in a well-lighted place. • Keep your doors l ocked at al l times. I f you dri ve wit h the window open, try to keep it up hi g h e nough so that someo ne c annot reach in. • Avoid dark corners or parking behind pillars in parki ng lots . Try to park in an area that has heavy pedestrian traffic. • Lo ok under your parked car. hide there. Mr. Paul Tiu • When approaching a stop sign or red light, leave a litt=le more space between you and the car in fro nt of you . This allows you to attempt a quick getaway if someone approaches your car. The Contra Costa County Police Chiefs Association and Lesher Communications held its annual Citizen Recognition Awards Ceremony on Monday, May 17th . One of our residents was being honored for his assistance to the Hercules Police Department. • If you have a car tailing close behind you as if they wanted to pass, the other lane(s) are clear and yet the other ca r does no t pass, be c areful. That dr ive r may be tailing you to set you up for a phony rear end accident. I f you are bumped fr o m behind and do not feel comfortable getting ou t of your car, moti o n to the o ther drive r and proceed t o the nearest police station, 24-ho ur store or service stati o n, ho spital or fire s tati o n. • If someone flashes a police -type badge at you from an unmarked c ar and motions y ou to pullover, do not. Drive to a facility that is op e n, lighted and occupied by people . • Use y o ur rear view mirror to watch for any unusual activity. Be alert. Make sure n o one followS you home . If you feel someone is following you, drive to a safe place, but not home. • Finally, if co nfronted by a gunman who wants your car, give it up . Don't be a h e r o. The loss o f your vehicle is not worth risking your life. On January 27, 1993, the Wells Fargo Bank was the victim of a bank robbery. As customer Mr. Paul Tiu approached the bank to e nter, he saw a man jump over the bank co unter and run out o f the building. He observed a plastic gun in the man 's hand. When a bank empl oyee exited and asked Mr. Tiu to write down the license number of the ve hicl e the suspect entered , Mr. Tiu quickly entered his own ve hicle and began to follow the suspect. Mr. Tiu followed the suspect at high speeds for approximately thirty minutes before his own vehicle became disabled. He was able to give officers information on the suspect and vehic l e description that eventua ll y led to the arrest of the suspect a short time l ater. Mr. Tiu is to be commended for his willingness to get invol v ed at the r isk of his own saf ety. 22 Carjackers sometimes �FIRE DISTRICT NEWS KITCHEN FIRES In recent months, the Fire Department has respond·e d to an increasing number of kitchen fires. This increase is alarming, as several injuries and severe property damage have needless ly occurred. The following safety steps can prevent these types of fires and resulting injuries: DON'T LEAVE FOOD COOKING UNATTENDED. 1. The first step to safe cooking is to stay in the kitchen whenever something is cooking. Also turn· off appliances promptly when you finish using them. Coffee pots, toaster ovens and other appliances can overheat if you leave them on, causing a fire. Always unplug electrical appliances when they are not in use. DANGER!! .WARNING!! The dry grass season is here! This year, the potential for devastating grass or wildland fires throughout California is very high! KEEP APPLIANCES CLEAN. 2. BUilt-up grease catches fire easily .. Clean ovens, stoves and other appliances regularly. Six years of drought and two seasons of severe freezing have killed off or damaged trees and brush throughout our wildland areas. This, combined with the recent record rains, has created a fuel load the likes of which has not been seen in many years. As I write this, out of control wildfires are burning in northern and southern California and this is o nly May! The City of Hercules and Town of Rodeo are not exempt from these types of fires. We have several areas within our Fire District which have been designated target areas by the Fire District. Fires in these areas can quickly increase in intensity and spread to residential structures with the potential for loss of life or extreme da'm age to homes. The Rodeo-Hercules Fire District is in the process of notifying property owners throughout the Fire District of fire hazards on their property which will require abatement. As you look around Rodeo and Hercules, you will see where City, County, individual property owners or homeowners' associations have, or are in the process" of cutting the required firebreaks on or around their property. These measures are required by law and enforced by the Fire District. As a property owner or renter, you may be held liable for any property damage or personal injury resulting from a fire due to negligence o n your part. If you receive a notice for abatement from the Fire District do n ot ignore it! Requirements for abatement will be strictly enforced. If you do not abate the hazard, abatement will be performed at your expense by the Fire District and a lien placed against the property for payment. Please, your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated! With help from property owners and residents, we can make this summer season a safe and pleasant one for all. If you receive an abatement letter from the Fire District regarding a fire hazard on your property, please correct it. YQur safety and that of your neighbors could depend on it. ! WEAR CLOSE-FITTING SLEEVES WHEN YOU COOK. 3. Loose sleeves can catch fire when they dangle near hot burners. Protect · yourself by wearing sleeves that fit snugly. For added safety, do not store things over the stove where you must reach over hot burners to get them. KEEP FLAMMABLE OBJECTS AWAY FROM THE STOVE. 4. Pot holders, dish towels, blowing curtains ... if any of these come too close to a burner, you can start a fire. Keep them a safe distance from your stove. DON'T OVERLOAD ELECTRICAL OUTLETS: 5. You might cause an electrical fire by plugging too many appliances into the !?jame outlet. Another electrical hazard is any cord that is cracked or frayed. These should be replaced immediately. HEAT OIL SLOWLY. 6. Keep a careful watch while you heat cooking oi l. A fire can eas ily start if you set the burner to.o "high" and then leave the pan of oil unattended. COOL A BURN WITH RUNNING WATER. 7. If someone gets burned, run cool water over the wound for 5 to 10 minutes. This will prevent continued burning and relieve some of the pain. Burns may be worse than they seem at first: if the burn is char red or blistered, see a doctor as soon as possible. 8. IF A FIRE STARTS. • If you have any questions regarding this matter, or would like more information regarding fire safety, please call Captain Alan Biagi ac 799-4561. Thank you. • ~'$~~~~ l Smother a grease fire. Never put water on a cooking fire! If a pan containing food catches fire, slide a lid over the pan, then turn the burner off. For oven fires, close the oven door and turn off the heat. ~f the flames do not go out immediately, call the fire department. Never, never, never try to carry a flaming pot out of the house, you will only spread the fire and possibly burn yourself. • • HERCULES HERITAGE GARDEN - BUY A PIECE OF ETERNITY!! - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - h C{Jt , . ere A group of Hercules res~dents have voluntar~ly come together to develop a park on the land just below City Hall facing Sycamore Avenue. It will be called "Heritage Park" and be landscaped with native oak trees and other colorful nativ·e plant life. A special area will include a landscaped globe of the world representing the many regions that make up the backgrounds of Hercules residents. The goal is to build the Heritage Park ~ the community for the community--now and for an eternity! Fundraising is being conduc ted in three ways: • ORDER Name' _____________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________ City: State: _______________ Zip Code: Phone: I I Chec ks Only; Made out to the "Hercules Heritage Garden." Put tree name(s) and quantity at bottom of check. You will be mailed a I receipt . Sale of Tee-Shirts and Sweatshirts with the Heritage Garden Logo for $10 and $15 each. Call 724 - 2114 to order! • A community-wide Pasta Feed at the August 7, 1993. Mark your calendars! Community Center Details to follow! TREES I No. Needed I I • The purchase of trees by residents and community groups to be dedicated in honor or memory of a friend, a loved one, a family, or yourself! FORM I -'rl~~~~~=Z======~~~~~~~~~~---=~==~======~~~~~= I I I. 21 5 30 19 I 4 I 3 I • 3 Tree Name Bigleaf Maple Madrone Coast Live Oak Coast Live Oak Calif. Black Oak Valley Oak Valley Oak Calif . Bay Calif. Bay Size Price 15 gal. 15 gal. 24" 36" 24" 36" 24" 15 gal. 24" . $85.00 $85.00 $275.00 $750.00 $275.00 $750.00 $275.00 $85.00 $275.00 No. Ordered Total Cost SHRUBS I I I I I 6 I 4 21 I. 8*5R¢JJ1}ES~*1iR~t "lJtSJ _ ' _ "".f1.AR'~PEtr / / ~ v 12 20 5 12 20 30 .f I • Manzanita Manzanita Carmel Creeper Upright Ceanothus Ceanothus Flannel Bush Toyon Toyon Red Flowerinq Currant 15 gal. 5 gal. 5 gal. 5 gal. 5 gal. 5 gal. 5 gal. 15 gal. 5 gal. $85.00 $17.50 $17.50 $17.50 $17.50 $25.00 $17.50 $85.00 $17.50 Once you have made your purchase, you will be notified when the trees have arrived and are scheduled for planting. The first planting party will be Octob·er 1993. You will be offered the opportunity to either help plant the tree or shrub or to watch. A Recognition Display Board is being deSigned ', to be located in the Park, for permanent recognition of those I~...;;;;;;;;;~~~~~;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;~~~~~;;;;;;;;;;......~ __donating and those being recognized. I Anonymous d~nc:t:or:s _a~e _a~w~y: ~e:m:t:e~. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 23 �ANNOUNCEMENTS CELEBRATION OF DR. JOSE RIZAL'S BIRTHDAY On Saturday, June 19 at 11:00 a.m. the Pinole Library will host the Third Annual Celebration of the birthday of Philippine National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal who was born on that date in 1861. The celebration which is dedicated to Filipino youth will take place at the library, 2935 Pinole Valley Road, and will include readings of Rizal's poetry by local teens. Filipino music and dance performances by children and teens will also be part of the program. Hercules Councilman Ed Manuel will be Master of Ceremonies and Dr. Mars Ramos will give the opening address. At 12:30 a light lunch of Filipino foods will be provided for all who attend. For VOLUNTEERS FOR HERCULES PROGRAM The City 5 Volunte,e rs for Hercules Program is · underway. If you are willing and able and want to contribute, call the Personnel Departmen.t at 799-8223 or drop by City Hall to schedule an application interview. I The Voluntee,r s for Hercules staff will: • Describe the volunteer opportunities currently available to you through the City of Hercules departments and sponsored programs. • Re.g ister you as a Volunteer For Hercules. more information contact Librarian Sara Loyster at 758-2741. STUDENTS SOUGHT FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION ·YOUTH ADVISOR The City of Hercules Community Services Commission is seeking applications from local high school students interested in serving as a Youth Advisor to the Commission. The Community Services Commission advises the Ci ty Council on issues related to recreation programs, parks and recreation facilities and human service "needs in the community . The Commission meets each second Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. The Youth Advisor will be appointed to a one year term beginning July, 1993 . Although this is a non-voting position, the Youth Advisor will have the opportunity to develop leadership skills, participate in local government, serve as a liaison between youth and government officials and have significant input on topics of interest and concern to youth ' in the community . The ideal candidate would be a high school student who will graduate in the 1994 or 1995. Candidates must be residents of Hercules 1 and should have leadership skills, maturity, the ability to communicate well and an interest in community service . Applications are available from the Parks and Recreation Department at City Hall, 111 Civic Drive, Hercules . The application deadline is June 8, 1993. For more information, please call Yolanda Rico-Chinn at 799-8231. Please bring with you: • The names an~ phone numbers of people willing to be contacted as references. • If available a copy of your resumes and/or samples of your work. who are Generally, volunteer aSSignments vary from 3-15 hours per week and volunteers are asked to make a minimum 3-rnonth commitment to each position they accept . However, there are always exceptions plus a variety of special projects and community events that require only a short - term cOlnmi tment . (Note : Volunteer aSSignments in sensittve areas and physically demanding assignments may require fingerprinting and medical release. ) Once we' ve determined the appropria"t e placement that most closely matche-s your skills and interests, we will introduce you to the City staff who supervise those placements -- and go from there . Below is a partial list of volunteers to perform: tasks needed by the City for Typing Filing Graphics Neighborhood Watch Bike Licensing Fingerprinting Abandoned Vehicles (tracking, sending letters) Receptionist i· THE HERCULEAN SUMMER 1993 CITY OF HERCU LES 111 CIVIC DRIVE HERCULES,CA 94547 BULK RATE PERMIT #23 RODEO, CA POSTAL PATRON in at Hercules Community Swim Center � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/50eb2720fea54c8299a7d7882646a519.pdf 0e7d48a69bb2c9913dae5a06f262f2c3 PDF Text Text THE HERCULEAN WINTER 1993' City Scene The Techrwlogical Superhigluvay of the Future Starls in Hercules Hercules' cable customers' AlB switches have been declared extinct Technology is changing at a rapid pace withi n the cable industry. In order to meet this challenge, Bay Cablevision is preparing to move forward with the installation of state of the art technology which includes a single cable, 750MHz, fiber to feeder cable system ultimately capable of delivering more than 100 channels. Hercules will be one of the first cities in the entire nation to convert to an optical fiber system. the AlB switch is completely optional. It is not necessary tc return the switch tc Bay Cablevision or tc drop it in the recycling drop box at Creekside Center. By using a single cable 750MHz system, Bay Cablevision will change cable in Hercules as we know it today. Hercules customers will have access to future technologies including interactive video games, access to computer data bases, data transmission and home shopping, and home telephone/video conferencing via the cable system. In the future , digita l compression technology will allow expansion of the system channel capacity up to six times. In order to make sure that Hercules residents are kept fully informed about the rebuild project activities, Bay Cablevision has developed an information system a nd a method for residents tc provide Bay Cablevision with feedback as needed. Bay Cablevision has prepared instructions for connecting single cable to connect a VCR and converter box. Please watch for these instructions to be delivered to homes and inserted in billing statements upon completion of construction in each neighborhood. Here is how the system will work: The Hercules rebuild will be completed in five phases with the fi rst beginning in December, 1993 and the final phase finishing in January 1995. The five phases of the plan have been determined and scheduled according tc engineer drawings based on geographic factors and the locations of optical fiber nodes which will be placed in the city. The expected construction dates for each phase are shown on the diagrams below. Following completion of construction in each area, the single cable system will be operational in that area. After all phases are completed, Bay Cablevision will continue to have construction crews in neighborhoods to remove the dual cable connections from the pedestal boxes to single family dwellings. In some cases, city streets wi ll be trenched i.n order to install new underground conduit, cable and electronics. However, according to Bay Cablevision's assessment, this type of work will only be necessary in approximately 30% of the city. In other areas, Bay Cablevision will remove the existing underground cable. Installation of new cable and electr onics will be done through existing access points. • Bay Cablevision has set up a 24 hour construction hotline, (5 10) 262-1954 which will provide a daily updated recorded message. In most cases, a construction department member will answer the hotline to assist you. However, in the event you receive a recording, remain on the line for an update and then leave a recorded message explaining your concern. • When·Bay Cablevision crews are in your neighborhood to conduct activities related to the rebuild, a letter will be sent to your home ten days prior to the beginning of construction. h' this letter you will find special notices regarding parking and traffic requirements during the actua l construction. You will also be notified of anticipated service interruptions and any need to exchange cable equipment. • An update of construction activities will appear in the Herculean (quarterly) and in the West Hercules cable subscribers will obtain immediate benefits from the rebuild project with the expansion of channels to include ten more active channels and the ability to order block buster movies and events by phone. The long awaited elimination of the need for an AlB switch will also occur. The AlB switch can be easily removed and the cable reconnected to a single cable. Bay Cablevision plans to have a drop box at Creekside Shopping Center for subscribers to discard AlB ·switches for recycling purposes. However, recycling Phase I phase IV Dec '93 - Feb '94 April'94 - June '94 phase II • Ca~es once per month. Door Tags will be left at your home to notifY you of rebuild activities. Bay Cablevision and the City of Hercules are pleased tc initiate this state of the art plan a nd look forward to a very successful project. February '94 March - '94 Phase V Phase III March '94 - April'94 June '94 - August '94 �ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMISSION VACANCIES COUNCILMEMBER WILLIAM G. SIMPSON The Hercules City Council encourages residents to apply for positions on Boards, Committees and Commissions. Each year, the City Council is required by law to have a list prepared before Oecember 31 of upcoming aPPointments to all ongoing boards, commissions and committees. The following is a list of all terms which expire in 1994: COMMISSION BOARD OR COMMITTEE PLANNING NUMBER VACANT 3 COMMISSIONER OR REPRESENTATIVE DATE APPTED. TERM EXP. DATE vacant Edward Desmond 2 / 1989 111994 Michael Geier 2 / 1990 111994 Denise Mortorff 211990 1/1994 I Andy Paras 2/1990 111994 I Warren Schilling 211989 111994 COMMUNITY SERVICES c.c.c. 3 Vacant 12/1993 Mosquito Abatement Board c.c.c. 1 Barbara Rowl 1993 3114/94 1 Mario Estioco 1992 9/30 / 94 Library Commission C.C. C . Advisory Council on Aging Applicants must meet the following criteria: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Must be a resident of Hercules. Should have employment experience, education and/or community activities relevant to the work of the particular commission, committee or board. Should have decision making experience and ability. Should have knowledge of development, community services needs, seniors and health issues in Hercules. Should be able to serve a two year term. Residents may pick up applications for the Planning and Community Services Commissions and the Mosquito Abatement Board beginning December 13 at City Hall, 111 Civic Drive and must return them by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 7, 1994. Applicants will be notified when interviews are scheduled. For more information call the City Clerk at 799-8215. HERCULES HERITAGE GARDEN The Heritage G~rden Committee which is comprised of resident volunteers has "taken a major step in planting landscape in the open area adjacent to City Hall. More than 60 trees and 100 shrubs have been planted during the last two months. In addition, a retaining wall was constructed and 11 light foundations put in place in September and October. This project will pro vide a very natural and serene setting for citizens to enjoy while visiting City Hall, or anytime. If you are i nterested in participating wi t h the final work ' necessary to comp,lete this project, please give Toni Cadigan a call a t 724-2114. THE CITY OF HERCULES WILL OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING HOLIDAYS AND WILL BE CLOSED On October 26, 1993 the Hercul es City Council voted unanimously to appoint William G. Simpson to fill the vacancy on the City Council. When appointed to the Council, Mr. Simpson was serving as Chair of the Hercules Planning Commission on which he has served since 1989. He served as alternate to the WestCat Board prior to being appointed to the commission. Mr. Simpson has also been a coach/manager for the Pinole/Hercules Little League. Councilmember Simpson graduated from Georgia Tech with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and has an M.S. from Stanford in Engineering. He works for a real estate company of a large corporation where he supervises the design and construction efforts for complex and diversified commercial projects. The five main policy issues that Councilmernber Simpson believes should be addressed within the next two years include maintaining the quality of life in Hercules, developing an economic base, sound land use policies, maintaining security and life safety for residents and regionalism. NEW COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR APPOINTED The Hercules City Manager is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Gary Hembree as the new Community and Business Development Director . Mr. Hembree brings with him significant experience in business development and affordable housing development. He has most recently resigned his position with the City of Richmond, California as the Chief of Redevelopment Projects where he played a significant role in the development of the downtown Richmond retail and housing effort. He was also responsible for obtaining Richmond's Enterprise Zone status for business development. Prior to his Richmond position, Mr. Hembree worked for 'the City of Garland, Texas as an Economic Development Specialist which greatly involved the planning and implementation of a comprehensive economic development program and planning efforts throughout the city. Mr. Hembree has also worked in the Governor's Office for EconomiC Development for the State of Texas. He has his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and a Master of Science in Community and Regional Planning, both from the University of Texas at Austin. The recruitment efforts for the Director position were statewide, resulting in approximately 75 applicants. In depth interviews were conducted by both in-house and outside professionals covering legal, environmental, housing and business development fields. A panel of community residents was also involved in the process . The position is a new one but a conversion of the City's previous Planning Director position. The new emphasis is in response to community needs over the next five to seven years. " The City' 5 business expansion and development efforts have been underway for some time. Mr. Hembree will continue these efforts. He will also be greatly involved in creating and implementing a State required affordable housing program in 1994 . This housing program will be created with full resident participation. City Hall Hours Hercules City Hall is open the following hours: December 24, 1993 (Friday) -- Christmas Eve 8:30-12:00 & 1:00-5:00 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday (Closed 12 noon to 1:00 for lunch) December 27, 1993 through December 31, 1993 DeSignated Christmas and New Year's Holidays 1:00-5:00 Thursdays January 17, 1994 (Monday) -- Martin Luther King Day February 21, 1994 (Monday) -- President ' s Oay Telephone calls will be received by our Voice Mail system during this time and calls will be returned promptly . CITY COUNCIL CITY DIRECTORY City Hall - General Information Community Center / Swim Center Parks & Recreation Department Hercules Senior Center Finance Dept/Business License Community Development Department Engineering Public Works Building Inspections City Clerk City Manager Personnel - Job Hotline Police Department EMERGENC~ ONLY Rodeo - He rcule s Fire District EMERGENCY ONLY (Closed from 8:30 a.m. - 1:0 0 p.m . ) 799-8200 799-8291 799-8230 799-8219 799-8222 799-8246 799-8242 799-8241 799-8240 799-8215 799-8206 799-8204 799-8260 911 799-4561 911 Mayor Eduardo Mayor Pro Tern Councilmembe r Councilmembe r Councilmember 799- 8200 G . Manuel Be th Bartke Alexander Sample III William Simpson Darrel "Jay" Tucker City Manager Marilyn Leuck COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION Frank Batara Robert Krall Denise Mortorff Alexander Paras Warren Schilling Donald Taylor Lorraine Walsh PLANNING COMMISSION Adelfa "Ed" Balico Edward P. Desmond Michael Geier Chris Lewallyn Vacancy �CITY OF HERCULES PARKS & RECREATION BROCHURE WINTER 1993 Registration Information Registration is on a first-come, first served basis. Unless otherwise specified in the individual class descriptions, no registrati on will be accepted by the instructors and there are no phone registration s. You may reg ister at th e Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugi o Valley Road . Hours of operation are Monday through Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 a.m . to 12:00 noon. You will be notified if there are changes in the schedules or if the class is full. Otherwise, please attend the first class meeting. You may reg ister by mail. If reg istering by mail please include the following information wi th a check or money order: Refunds (less $5.00) or transfers wi ll be granted no later than one weekd ay prior to the first class meeting . A full refund wi ll be given if the class is canceled by the Parks & Recreation Department. No refunds or transfers will be allowed the day 1. of the class or after the class has started. 2. 3. Information regarding which class or activity you are registering for, including days, dates, times, etc. Your name, address and phone number (daytime and evening). If you are registering for children's activities, please include the name and age of th e child. Checks should be made payable to the "City of Hercules". Th e mailing address is City of Hercules, Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, CA 94547. If you have any questions please call the center at 799-8291 . CHILD CARE PROGRAMS ADULT ACTIVITIES Aspiring Writers 5 Ballroom Dancing 5 Country Western Dancing 4 Dog Obedience 4 Investment Basics 4 . Let's Sing 4 Mace Training 4 Oil Painting 5 Pop Piano Workshop 4 Porcelain/China Painting 5 Stargazing 5 T A B L E Back Flexibility 9 Jazzercise 9 Tai Chi Chuan 9 CHILDREN'S CLASSES Ballet for the Young Dancer 6 Baton & Dance 6 Broadway Babies 7 Oil Painting 6 Tap for Boys & Girls 6 Tiny Tumblers 7 Toddler Tune Towne 7 Tumbling & Pre-Gymnastics 7 8 Intersession Day Camp 8 Presidents' Day Camp 8 Spring Break Day Camp 8 Winter Recess Day Camp 8 GYM & SPORTS PROGRAMS Evening Open Gym 10 Girls' Youth Basketball 11 Holiday Open Gym 10 Men 's 35+ Softball 10 Open Gym Passes 10 Teen/Adult Cooed Volleyball 11 Teen/Adult Open Basketball 11 F Women's Open Basketball 11 c Women's Open D Softball 10 YouthfTeen Open Gym 10 o ADULT FITNESS Child Care o N T E N T S MARTIAL. ARTS Judo 9 Karate 9 SENIOR PROGRAMS 12 TINY TOTS 7 YOUTH PROGRAMS Creative Writing 5 Girls' Youth Basketbal l 11 Teen/Ad ult Cooed Volleyball 11 Teen/Adult Open Basketball 11 Yo uthfTeen Open Gym 10 3 �ADULT ACTIVITIES INVESTMENT BASICS This 4 week course will introduce you to basic infonnation about stock, bonds, mutual funds, and other common securities. The course will include such topics as tax free investing, alternatives to low yield CD's, mutual funds, retirement planning, and how to read the financial pages. No previous experience necessary. The course will be taught by Dr. Richard B. Speed, Ph.D., from Baraban Securities in Walnut Creek. Richard is a current stockbrokerlinvestment advisor, as well as an instructor of History at CSU, Hayward and Sacramento. Location: Lupine Child Care Center 1919 Lupine Road DATES LET'S SING Step out of the shower and learn an old favorite or current hit. This 8 week course is an introduction to singing for your own personal enjoyment. This class is designed for participants ages 12 to adult. Learn how music can bring joy into your life. All registrants are required to bring a blank 30 or 60 minute cassette tape. This course is taught by instructor Judy Whiting. Judy currently teaches and performs professionally throughout the Bay Area. She has appeared in over 35 musicals including the title roles in "Marne, "Hello Dolly", and ··My Fair Lady··. Judy has also just returned from a tour in Europe where she played Sister Robert Ann in .the musical "Nunscence". RES/NON-RES Location: Tue Wed Thurs 1111-2/1 1126-2/16 2/17-3/10 7:00-8:30 pm 7:00-8:30 pm 7:00-8:30 pm $12.00/$15 .00 $12.00/$15.00 $12.00/$15.00 Senior Center, III Civic Drive DAY Wed MACE TRAINING _ " Assault Prevention - T" Ifalnlng 5ervlces- Assault Prevention Training and Consulting Services is a training institute that has been certified by the State Department of Justice to license private citizens in the use of tear gas for self-protection. The goal of this vital program is to help you reduce your risk of assault, and increase your self-confidence and personal safety. Mace formulation can stop an aggressor up to ten feet away, almost instantaneously. The legal issues concerning pepper based tear gas will also be explained. This course is certified by the State Department of Justice and a State license is issued immediately after completion of the approved training course. (It is illegal for a person to possess tear gas without a State license). In addition to tear gas instruction, class content includes a variety of information pertaining to personal safety on the street, while at work, and in the horne. A portion of the lecture will be devoted to the prevention of car jacking and other types of assaults. 1112-3/2 TIME RES/NON-RES 7:30-9:00 pm $48.00/$50.00 DOG OBEDIENCE Basic dog obedience teaches your dog to be a friend of neighbors and helps to develop a confident relationship between dog and handler. Instructor Eileen Hanson of Danlos Kennels has taught many classes in the area. This class is designed for both pet and owner and will teach you to train your dog with kindness, not abuse. The beginning class is designed for dogs over 4 months of age and will teach the handler how to train hislher dog to heel, sit, stay, stand and come on command. Location: Ohlone Elementary School Yard, 1616 Pheasant Drive LEVEL DAYS Beg Int Sat Sat Beg lnt , , ~ . , DATES Sat IS'a:"t" 1.-' RES/NON-RES TIME 2/19-3/26 2/19-3/26 10:00-11:00 am 9:00-10:00 am $30.00/$33.00 $30.00/$33.00 4/16-5/21 4/16-5/21 10:00-11:00 am ' 9.:00 010:00 am $30.00/$33.00 $30:00/$33.00 ' L-:>O >....L This class is open to the general public, youth 16 and 17 years old must have signed parental consent. The instructor, Ted Todd, is a police officer who has specialized in crime prevention and self defense for over six years. Location: Sat This is to Certify that "Butch" has successfully comflete4 Beginl'lin! Do! Obeilenee Commwrity/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road Village Room DATES TIMES RES /NON-RES 1/8 10:00 am - 12:00 noon $31.00/$33.50 COUNTRY WESTERN DANCING POP PIANO WORKSHOP This one day workshop is designed for ages 14 through adult. Participants will learn how to play any pop tune with both hands in this 3 hour class. The secret lies in using chord symbols rather than reading all the notes in the music. Topics in this workshop will include: * * * * * * * how how how how how how how chords work in a song to get more out of sheet music by reading less of it to derive all major chords to change major chords to minors and sevenths to handle different keys and time signatures to avoid "counting" to simplify over 12,000 complex chords Participants must have basic knowledge of treble clef. If not, send a self addressed stamped envelope to MUSICMAKERS, 418 Beloit Ave. , Berkeley, Ca 94708, for a free pamphlet. This workshop will be taught by Louise Milota of Musicmakers. Louise has been teaching this type of workshop for two years in this area including Walnut Creek, Benicia, Tiburon, San Leandro , Napa Valley and Ohlone Community Colleges. Louise has an extensive musical background and enjoy~ teaching at the local level. Location: Senior Center 111 Civic Drive D..AYS Sat 2/26 TIME RES/NON-RES 9:00 am-12:00 Noon $25.00/$30.00* "'There is an additional $17.00 materials fee which i.ncludes a spiral bound workbook and a 60 minute practice cassette. 4 Join the City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department for an exciting new class that began this summer. The class is held every Tuesday evening from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm! Carrie Harner and Mike Tarabini would like to invite you to put your best foot fOl'Vlard and learn the latest in Country Western Dancing. Both instructors are accomplished dancers here in the Bay Area and compete regularly within the region. They have designed the course to allow you to learn both individual (line dances ) and couples dances. Individuals who wish to learn to dance and have FUN should register now! The course is designed for participants ages ten (10) through adult. Parental supervision is required for minors. Partners are not required and participants should dress comfortably with leather-soled shoes suggested. ** A minimum of 20 pre-registered participants must be received in order to conduct the class. Please register prior to the class session beginning. Location: Commwrity/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road Main Room Session One: East Coast Swing Slap pin' Leather 2 Step Travelin' 4 Corners DAYS DATES TIMES RES /NON-RES Tues 1118-2/8 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm $20.00/$22.00 Session Two: Tues Flying 8 Lost in Texas 2 Step Walkin'Wazi DATES TIMES RES/NON-RES, 2/15-3/8 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm $20.00/$22.00 • �:G jilit' ~ Jil' ~ :,111 " H~-l ,pI; }.!!/ ~ ~ ~:> ril , lilll i' i'I til 0. o~ ... l' I ~ 1l !t· ,I 'lltl! ::s ~fl. u 'i' '1 ',! 1 ~..,.: ". III , 11 Jllllll ' '>IH oil I· U 'jl J 1I , ~ ~ . ~, i! d I • , Ii 1 , I j ,j • 'J I ;, 1, ,• , " ! 1 i• I !ililJ It ,iH 'j j 1 f II ~ '1 i' ~ !j iiI '1 hI '1] It o ::l . ., 111 I!ll'! 1 !l! ! J j ~ ~ 1 !I~ .!!f1 ~ hi ,,! >-~ I ! 1 "!' i 11tH {j',l!! ! .II iI .J i! "'I, I .f dl!t;i." Ji'>lo , - 'I' I ~ I ... LIJ 1ill )111 I " i l, ;0 ' ~ i ''' In o:r' I '" roH S H, , " ;g liU 1!!1 j, 1m 11.. ! ;],'11 11 11 I ',lit1 !Illil Illl] t t I j , I I. 1 ~ I '1 :> JlI i!;! . H il,11 '. _~~ .,f. ... " .!I'~;d 11111 J I I.:l !-.. ", ~ ~ '1"1 !;; fUll j " r' -.'I~ di li,'l l' 'I; l,sJi~ ·jl I~f' Ii,l" l~! !I liiIJ!lll n~ til :I ~";- i' I - J "'li ,!I .!!!::~ i <ill f - II ~ • p II (. , 'i Io, ! '" ! '; I Ii in J ~ I i t i nll i I Ii ' 1 I i ~ ,., ~ ::.~ .J~!I Q § ~ ~ ~ < ~ a "u ~ ~ t th",! I _~ ~ ,'! '>lItH ill I 5 l! 11.;; his 1 ~ ii/I ~ ii/I J « I 'j,l']l u j,! f 'J1 ... j"1"1 ' H!l ~'l -I' ~ I, B~'lj ~ •I '"'" jP !.l,I ,'i I ~ ! § 'l't 'Hit I ! R i,,lll mIl' ~ I ~ \;: t < I r a j ;-: ~ ,I, '" ~ • i, i!i ~ !. u , ~ , j ' l.!l~i I fJ"' !IB ,Il!l 1 ! ~ 8 , ., IH f. ",, • • . "1.~ "",U ! I d ! ' ~ ~ l ~ ~ �CHILDREN1S CLASSES BATON AND DANCE CLASS This energetic 4 week class is designed for youth ages 6 year s and older. Students will learn dance movements and twirling skills, while improving their self confidence. Techniques will improve hand and eye coordination and expressiveness. Batons are provided to all participants and students should wear comfortable clothing. Students will be eligible to participate in local shows and demonstrations. This course will be taught by instructor Sandi Rios. Sandi has been teaching in the Bay Area for over 20 years and has resumed teaching here in Hercules. She is the instructor for the 1993 World Champions Syndication, as well as many National titles. Location: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road Village Room CHILDREN'S DANCE The following classes are offered by Rosalyn Jordan who is a fo rmer student of the internationally acclaimed ballet choreographer and teacher, Bronislava Nijinska. She has studied tap with AI Gilbert and Tommy Sutton, and jazz with Gus Giordano and Luigi. Rosalyn has performed professionally for over twenty years and has taught dance to children and adults. Currently she is teaching in the East Bay and Marin community centers. If you require more information, you can call Rcsalyn at 465-1541. Your child will be introduced to the fundamental ballet movements which stimulate grace and muscular development. We will learn fun dances to classical music and songs children love. Location: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road Village Room DAYS DATES TIMES RESfNON-RES Tue Tue 1/11-2/1 1/11-2/1 4:45 - 5:30 pm 5:30 - 6:15 pm $25.00/$28.00 $25.00/$28.00 Tue Tue 2/8 -3/1 2/8 -3/1 4:45 - 5:30 pm 5:30 - 6:15 pm $25.00/$28.00 $25.00/$28. 00 BALLET FOR THE Tue · Tue 3/8 -3/29 3/8 -3/29 4:45 - 5:30 pm 5:30 - 6:15 pm $25.00/$28.00 $25 .00/$28.00 YOUNG DANCER AGES: 3 112 to 5 years old nAY DATE RESINON-RES TIME $30 .00/$33.00 $30 .00/$33.00 $25 .00/$28.00 Thur 116 -2110 4:00-4:30 pm Thur 2117 -3/24 4:00-4:30 pm Additional family members pay: AGES: 5 years old and up CHILDREN'S ART Age: DAY 7 to 17 years Children will have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, Tnix colors, and combine colors. Your child will also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. Students will learn on an individual basis, at their own pace. This class will provide children with the opportunity to find a new interest while making new friends and developing new talents. Children will learn to appreciate art and discover the beauty of nature in a fun and relaxed atmosphere! This course is taught by Maria S.C. Davi. Maria has taught oil painting and porcelain china painting for the past 17 year s in the Contr a Costa County area. Maria has taught in San Pablo and currently has classes at the Montara Bay Community Center. Location: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road CHILDREN(S OIL PAINTING TAP FOR BOYS AND GIRLS High energy and lots offun ! Rcutines and great rhythmic patterns for dancing feet will be taught. Besides developing coordination and grace, this ciass stimulates concentration which can be important in learning academic subjects. DATE RESfNON-RES TIME nAY DATE TIME RES/N.QN-RES nAY Tue 1118-3/8 3:30 pm-5 :00 pm $27.00/$30.00' Thur 116 -2110 4:30-5:00 pm Thur 2117-3/24 4:30-5:00 pm Additional family members pay: ~1IA'~~ ~po>-- M! DEN.,./. $)-.~ LAURO A. MORA, JR., D.D.S. * ELIZABETH P. MORA, D.D.S. • • • • General and Cosmetic Dentistry Weekdays. Evenings and Saturdays Practice Proper Sterilization Procedures Delta Member/Military Dependents 1511 Sycamore Ave. Ste. A Hercules, CA 94547 (510) 799·1699 • • • • 1402 Pennsylvania Ave. Fairfield. CA. 94533 (707) 425·6216 $30.00/$33.00 $30.00/$33.00 $25.00/$28.00 A GIFT FOR ALL SEASONS Enjoy up to 50% savings on casual and family dining. movies . recreation . retail merchandise and services. • Payment Plans Available English'and Tagalog SpOken Member ADA-CDA. NAPA-SOlANO Visa and Mastercard Accepted * $30.00/$33.00 $30.00/$33.00 $25.00/$28.00 Thur 116 -2/ 10 5:00-5:30 pm Thur 2117-3/24 5:00-5:30 pm Additional family members pay: AGES: 3 112 to 6 years old ' There will be an additional fee for supplies. Instructor will provide supply information on the first day of class. 6 RESINON-RES TIME For information on this spectacular value contact the Hercules Com!"unity / Swim Complex 799-8291 �CHILDREN1S CLASSES TODDLER TUNE TOWNE TINY TUMBLERS Come join the fun while learning body movement awareness. Tumbling instructor Matthew Silveria brings over 10 years experience in motivating and instructing tumbling and gymnastics. This class is designed for cmldren ages 5 and 6 years of age and leads students to learn rolls, stretches, cartwheels, hand stands and more in a playful environment. Limit - 12 students per session. Location: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road Village Room This 6 week course is designed for children ages 3 to 6 years old. Children are natural performers and in this class, they will learn to express themselves through singing, movement, and musical circle games. Students will sing and . learn familiar songs from Disney, Barney, Sesame Street, etc. Tms course is taught by instructor Judy Whiting. Judy currently teaches and performs professionally throughout the Bay Area. She has appeared in over 35 musicals including the title roles in "Marne, "Hello Dolly", and "My Fair Lady". Judy has also just returned from a tour in Europe where she played Sister Robert Ann in the musical "Nunscence". Location: BEGINNING STUDENTS DATES Sat Sat Il 8-2112 2/26-4/2 TIMES RES/NON-RES 9:00-9:45 am 9:00-9:45 am $38.001$42.00 $38 .001$42.00 Man Foxboro Community Center, 1025 Canterbury DATE TIME RES/NON-RES 1/10-2128* 3:30-4:30 pm $35.00/$38.60 *There will be no classes on 1117 and 2/21 due to legal holidays. BROADWAY BABIES This 8 week course is designed as a musical showcase for your, aspiring stars and starlets, ages 9 to 13 years. Your Broadway Babies will be singing and dancing in scenes from "Annie", "Gypsy", "The Sound of Music", and much more. All boys and girls will be taught stage presence, singing and dancing sltills. All registrants are required to bring a blank 30 or 60 minute cassette tape. TUMBLING AND PRE-GYMNASTICS Tms fun-filled class is designed for children 7 - 10 years of age. Tms course is designed for continuing tumbling students who are preparing for a more advanced gymnastics class. Emphasis will be on balance, coordination and strength. Limit - 12 students per session. Location: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road Village Room Tms course is taught by instructor Judy Whiting. Judy currently teaches and performs professionally throughout the Bay Area. She has appeared in over 35 musicals including the title roles in "Mame, "Hello Dolly", and "My Fair Lady". Judy has also just returned from a tour in Europe where she played Sister Robert Ann in the musical "Nunscence". Location: DAY DATES Man Sat Sat 1/8-2/12 2/26-4/2 Foxboro Community Center, 1025 Canterbury 10:00-10:45 am 10:00-10:45 am $38.00/$42.00 $38.001$42.00 1/10-3/14* TIME RES/NON-RES 4:30-6:30 pm $48.001$50.00 *There will be no classes on 1/17 and 2/21 due to legal holidays. TINY TOTS Program and Registration Information The Tiny Tots program is a pre-school experience for cmldren 2 yrs. 9 mos. to 5 yrs. of age. The Tiny Tots Preschool consists of two different types of programs to serve the children based upon their age. The staff are dedicated to providing the best pre-school experience available for your child. The program is designed to assist your child in developing selfconfidence and self-esteem, along with a sense of responsibility and independence. The activities will cover the social, emotional, physical. intellectual, and creative aspects of your child's development. Our three program sites provide all the learning materials and apparatus of any large center, while still offering a home-like atmosphere and an opportunity for individualized instruction. Registration for the 1993-94 program year is currently being accepted on a space available basis. Registration is also open to non-residents and is accepted on a first come, first served basis. Tiny Tots programs are offered at the following locations: Lupine Child Care Center 1919 Lupine Road Ohlone Child Care Center 1616 Pheasant Foxboro Community Center 1025 Canterbury Drive For more information, please contact the Tiny Tots Program Coordinator, at 799-8259 or 799-8235. The "Little Learner" program is designed to introduce children to the preschool experience and perhaps to their first experiments with socialization a large group setting. This class allows a great deal of freedom for balancing work and play projects. The emphasis of this class is learning how to work with others in a variety of social situations. Numbers, colors, shapes, and. letters are introduced and special attention is paid to both large and small motor development. in TtrH TIME RES /NON-RES 9:00 am - 12:00 noon $78.00/$82.00 (per month) The Pre-Kindergarten program is designed for 4-year-olds who will start kindergarten the following September. This class is a little more structured and cmldren are expected to follow instructions for a longer period of time. This program is designed to prepare children for ltindergarten, and not to accelerate them beyond the basic requirements set by the school district. The emphasis of the Pre-Kindergarten class is on how to use the tools of learning and on gaining a positive self-image. M1WfF TIME RES /NON-RES. 9:00 am - 12:00 noon $115.001$ 120.00 (per month) 7 �CHILDCARE PROGRAMS CHILD CARE INTERSESSION DAY CAMP PROGRAM The Parks & Recreation Department offers a Before/After School Child Care Program for children in K-6 grades. The Child Care Program is designed to enhance the child's school experience through socialization and recreation activities. The program operates during the school year from 6:00 a .m. until 6:30 p.m. The daily schedule is structured to offer a variety of activities including crafts, games, sports, cultural appreciation, and life skills. Within the daily schedule there is also a short time a llotted for homework. Intersession is a weekly day camp offering care for children who are out of school during their track break on the Ohlone School Multi Track Education Program. The program is open to school age children, grades K-6. There will be arts, crafts, sports, games, music and lots of fun! Registration is on-going. Space is limited to 28 children each week. This program will be held at Ohlone Child Care Center, 1616 Pheasant. The first Intersession Day Camp Program starts on August 30th (for the Yellow Track). Intersession dates are: The Child Care Program is offered in the City's Child Care Buildings at Ohlone School and Hercules School (Lupine Site). Lupine Child Care Center Ohlone Child Care Center 1919 Lupine Road 1616 Pheasant The Lupine and Ohlone Child Care Programs are currently accepting registration for the 1993-94 school year on a space available basis. Registration is also open to non~residents on a first come, first served basis. The program provides a 10% discount for two or more children in the same family. For more information, please contact the Program Coordinators 'at each location. Those telephone numbers are as follows: Lupine Center, 799-8259 Green Track Yellow Track Red Track Blue Track Green Track Yellow Track Red Track March 7 to March 31 April 4 to April 29 May 2 to May 27 May 31 to June 30 The program will be closed on the following holidays: Christmas Eve New Year's Eve Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Presidents Day Memorial Day Ohlone Center, 799-8224. Fees are effective for the 93-94 school year beginning September, 1993 at Hercules School (Lupine Child Care Center) and July, 1993 at Ohlone School (Ohlone Child Care Center). These fees are monthly. Fees d<Lnnt include holidays and scheduled inservioe (non-student) days. These fees are only effective during the school year. Novemher 22 to December 17 January 3 to February 2 February 3 to March 4 December 24 December 31 January 17 February 21 May 30 Fees are cbarged on a week ly basis' NON-RES RESIDENTS Fi ve_Day Option Five-Day Option A.M. Care Dismissal 4:30 p.m . Dismissal 6:30 p.m Kin.dru: $ 92.00 $207.00 $299.00 Grad.eJ,3 $ 92.00 $132.00 $212.00 Grade 4-6 $ 92.00 $106.00 $199.00 Core Program 8:00 am-4:30 pm A.M. Extended Care 6:00-8:00 am P.M. Extended Care 4:30-6:30 pm $85.00 $ 7.50 $ 7.50 $95.00 $10.00 $10.00 $68.00 $ 6.00 $ 6.00 $76.00 $ 8.00 $ 8.00 $51.00 $ 4.50 $ 4.50 $57.00 $ 6.00 $ 6.00 FOJJr-Da ~ptinn Four-Day Option A.M. Care Dismissal 4:30 p.m. Dismissal 6:30 p.m $ 74.00 $166.00 $239.00 $ 74.00 $106.00 $170.00 Core Program 8:00 am-4:30 pm A.M. Extended Care 6:00-8:00 am P.M. Extended Care 4:30-6:30 pm $ 74.00 $ 85.00 $159.00 Tbree_Da y Option Core Program 8:00 am-4:30 pm A.M. Extended Care 6:00-8:00 am P .M. Extended Care 4:30-6:30 pm Three-Day Option A.M. Care Dismissal 4:30 p.m. Dismissal 6:30 p.m $ 55.00 $124.00 $179.00 $ 55.00 $ 79.00 $127.00 $ 55.00 $ 64.00 $119.00 Registration forms are available at the Community Center/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. A $10.00 deposit is required for each week reserved (deposit will be applied to weekly fee). For more information call 799-8224. Day Camp will be available at Lupine Child Care Center on December 20,21, 22, 23, & 27, 28, 29, 30. PRESIDENTS WEEK DAY CAMP SPRING BREAK Is your child out of school during the week of February 22-25? The Parks & Recreation Department is offering a special program for Presidents Week Break. The program is open to elementary school age children grades K-3 at the Lupine Child Care Site and grades 4-6 at the Ohlone Child Care Site. Non-residents are welcome The program runs from 6:00 a .m. to 6:30 p.m. There will be arts & crafts, sports, games and music. The Parks & Recreation Department will be sponsoring a special camp during the Spring Break. The camp is for elementary school-age children grades K-6. Non-residents are welcome. The camp runs from 6:00 a .m . to 6:30 p.m. with a variety of daily activities. The children will participate in seasonal arts and crafts, along with gam~s and sports. Registration will begin January 10, 1994. Space is limited and is based on a first come, first served basis. Children must be pre-registered. Space is limited and is based on first come, first served basis. Day Camp will be available at Lupine Child Care Center on.\J1 on April 4, 5, 6 for grades K-6. Note: The program will be closed Presidents Day, Monday, February 21. Fees for the Wjnter Recess presidents Week Day and Spring Break Camps are cbarged..JJn a weekly basis' WINTER RECESS DAY CAMP RESIDENTS NON-RES $68.00 $ 6.00 $ 6.00 $76.00 $ 8.00 $ 8.00 $51.00 $ 4.50 $ 4.50 $57.00 $ 6.00 $ 6.00 Four-Day Option The Parks & Recreation Department will be sponsoring a special camp during the Winter Recess. The camp is for elementary school age children grades K-3 and 4-6 and non-residents are welcome. The camp runs from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.rn with a variety of daily activities. The children will participate in seasonal arts and crafts, games and sports. Day Camp will be available at Lupine Child Care Center on.\J1 on December 20, 21, 22, 23, & 27, 28, 29, and 30 for grades K-6. WORDS INTO PRINT EDITING· WRmNG • WORD PROCESSING· MAll..ING LISTS BROCHURES. FLYERS· RESUMES. NEWSLE"ITERS· "TRANSCRIPTION. DATA EflrffiY • MANUSCRIPTS FAST, PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Kate Gilpin 8 (510) 236·8544 Core Program 8:00 am-4:30 pm A.M. Extended Care 6:00-8:00 am P.M. Extended Care 4:30-6:30 pm Th ree-D ay Opt; on Core Program 8:00 am-4:30 pm A.M. Extended Care 6:00-8:00 am P.M. Extended Care 4:30-6 :30 pm A lawver in Hercules? Robert C. Hubbs Attorney at Law 52 'I- Tuolumne (510) 245-2906 Van!!jo, Ca. Str!!!!1 Q'l-5QO [101 J&'1-2-5&01 �ADULT FITNESS MARTIAL ARTS JAZZERClSE JUDO The art of jazz dance combined with the science of exercise physiology. Each 60- to 65-minute class includes both easy-to-follow, fun aerobic-dance routines and muscle-toning-and-stretching exercise; a warm-up precedes the aerobics, and cool-downs follow the exercise. All to the beat of great music, from oldies to jazz to the newest popular tunes! Watch for JazzerCircuit coming soon! New students may register at class and join anytime. Judo is a martial art that concentrates primarily on throwing and grappling techniques. The striking and self-defense techniques are practiced only in Kata form. Judo has been an Olympic event since 1964, and is the only martial art to become an official Olympic sport. Location: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road Main Room CLASS FEES $ 6.00 $20 .00 $28.00 $36.00 Drop-In: 4 Classes: 8 Classes: 12 Classes: Our Judo instructor, Wayne Cunningham, who is a Yodan (4th degree black belt), has been studying Judo for over 30 years. Wayne is one of the few teachers of Judo Kata in the United States. The instructor will take registration for all classes at any time during the sessions. If you wish to speak to the instructor prior to enrollment, you may call 799-9906, or you may visit the class. Location: Ohlone Gommunity Center, 190 Turquoise Drive JUNIOR CLASS - Ages 7 to 12 DATES TWThF Sat Sun 9:30-10:30 am * 9:00-10:00 am 8:45- 9:45 am On-going Mon & Wed Additional family members pay: MW 6:30- 7:30 pm * 6:15- 7:15 pm * SENIOR CLASS - Ages 13 and Up TTh * DATES · DAY Babysitting available these classes only_ Fee: $1.00 per family. Mon & Wed On-going Additional family members pay: TIME 6:00-7 :00 pm TIME 7 :00-9:00 pm RESINON-RES Monthly $35.00/$38.00 $17.00/$19.00 RESLNON-RES Monthly $35.00/$38.00 $17.00/$19.00 KATAS (Pre-arranged forms) DAY TAl CHI CHUAN DATES Fri On-going Additional family members pay: TIME 7 :00-9:00 pm RESiNON-RES Monthly $35.00/$38.00 $17.00/$19.00 Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese exercise designed to promote flexibility, strength, balance and coordination. It also emphasizes stretching and slow graceful movements and is especially good for reducing tension in the body. Many animal movements are mimicked in teaching this art form such as the bear's, the tiger's, and the crane's, just to mention a few. The form ofTai Chi being taught by instructor Bryan Umeki is called Kwang Ping Yang Style, which is at least 3,000 years old, and is rarely taught outside of China. This class is also beneficial as a tool for meditation purposes. This class is on-going a.n d students may join at any time during the session. Location: Foxboro Commwrity Center, 1025 Canterbury Avenue DAY DATE Sat 118 -2/26 TIME RESINON-RES 9:00-10:30 am $44.00/$48.00 KARATE This dynamic program brings instructor Joe Garcia, 5th degree black belt, to the City of Hercules. Mr. Garcia has more than 30 years of experience in the martial arts and is a well respected teacher in the Bay Area. He is-trained in the Wado Ryu style of karate, a traditional form of the art that emphasizes Kata (form), Kumite (very light contact fighting), and self-defense. Mr. Garcia will also teach traditional philosophy passed down from generation to generation of martial artists. Sessions are monthly and enrollment is continuous. Children must be at least 5 years old and lmow the difference between left and right. Fee: RESINON-RES $35.00/$38.00 Per Month· $20.00/$22.00 Additional Family Members Lexation: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road Village Room WEDNESDAY: 5:00 to 6:00 pm All White Belts (Beginners & Children under 10 years) All Yellow Belts (Children under 10 years, 9 Ky) 6:00 to 7:00 pm All White Belts (Beginner Adults) All Yellow Belts (Adults, 8 Ky and 9 Ky) The purpose of this class is to teach an array of no-impact deep muscle therapy exercises. You will learn how to prevent (or rid yourself of) unnecessary back discomfort by flexing and strengthening your delicate back muscles. Excellent for over-all toning! Great before or after workouts! Instructor for this course is Dr. Denise Walther. 7:00 to 8:00 pm All Green Belts (Adults. 6 Ky and 7 Ky) 5:00 to 6:00 pm All Yellow Belts (Children under 10 years, 8 Ky & 8+ Ky) This class is on-going and students may join at any time during the month or may pay on a drop-in basis. The drop-in fee is $5.00 per class. Please bring mat and wear loose clothing. 6:00 to 7:00 pm All Green Belts (Children under 10 years, 6 Ky & 7 Ky) 7:00 to 8:00 pm All Purple Belts (4 Ky & 5 Ky) Location: Hercules Senior Center, 111 Civic Drive FRIDAY: BACK FLEXIBILITY & STRENGTHENING Tues DATES TIME RESiNON-RES On-Going 7:15-8:15 pm $15.00/$17.00 Per Month THURSDAY: 5:30 to 6:45 pm All Belts - Students must have fighting gear to attend this class. There will be no exceptions. .. There is an additional fee of $28.50, for the complete uniform. All orders and payments for the uniform are taken by the instructor. 9 �- o �GYM & SPORTS PROGRAMS WOMEN'S OPEN BASKETBALL LEAGUE The Women's Open Basketball League is designed for teams with 5 or more players, ages 16 and over. Games are played on Monday evenings beginning at 7:45 p.m. at the Hercules CommunitylSwim Center Gymnasium. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Teams will be required to provide a photograph of each player on the team roster prior to the start ofleague play. Individuals are encouraged to sign·up on the player interest list for possible placement on teams. Maximum roster size is 10 with a minimum of 5 players. All games will be officiated by certified basketball officials. The department must have a minimum of 4 teams to run the league and a maximum of 6 teams will be admitted. Rules and game schedule will be discussed at the managers' meeting scheduled for Monday, March 7, 1994 at 7:15 p.m. in the Dynamite Room at the CommunitylSwim Center. Location: CommunitylSwim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road M DATES TIME RES !NON.RES 4/4 . 6/27 7:45·10:45 pm *$375.001$425.00 * There is an additional $5.00 fee per non-resident player on a resident team. To qualify for a resident team, there must be a 60% minimum of Hercules residents actively playing on the team. ** There will be no games scheduled for Monday, 5/30 due to the Memorial Day Holiday. For more information, please call our Sport League Manager at 799~8295. TEEN/ADULT OPEN BASKETBALL LEAGUE The Teen/Adult Open Basketball League is designed for teams with 5 or more players, ages 16 an.d over. Games are played on Thursday evenings beginning at 7:45 p.m. at the Hercules CommunitylSwim Center Gymnasium. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Teams will be required to provide a photograph of each player on the team roster prior to the start of league play. Individuals are encouraged to sign-up on the player interest list for possible placement on teams. Maximum roster size is 10 with a minimum of 5 p·layers. All games will be officiated by certified basketball officials. The department must have a minimum of 4 teams to run the league and a maxim urn of 6 teams will be admitted. Rules and game schedule will be discussed at the managers' meeting scheduled for Monday, February 28, 1994 at 7:15 p.m. in the Dynamite Room at the CommunitylSwim Center. Location: CommunitylSwim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road DAY DATES TIME RES.LNON-RES Th 3/17 - 6/2 7:45· 10:45 pm *$375.001$425.00 * There is an additional $5.00 fee per non-resident player on a resident team. To qualify for a 'resident team, there must be a 60% minimum of Hercules residents actively playing on the team. TEEN/ADULT COED VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE Get set for the match of your life when you join our Winter Coed Volleyball League for teens and adults 16 years or older! All participants must register as a team. All league matches are held from 7:45 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. This league is limited to the first eight teams, so register nowl All league fees must be accompanied with a team roster. Teams will be required to provide a photograph of each player on the team roster prior to the start of league play. GIRLS' YOUTH BASKETBALL The Girls' Youth basketball program is designed to teach the basic skills of basketball with an emphasis on sportsmanship and recreation. The program provides instruction on dribbling, shooting, passing, rebounding, defensive and offensive positioning. League fee includes a team practice shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, league games and referees, and awards at the conclusion of the season. The league is open to girls ages 10 to 12 years with beginner to advanced skill levels. Earticipants must bring a copy of their bjrth certificate at the time of :registration. The league will have priority registration for Hercules residents only and then open for non~resident registration. Maximum enrollment is 36 with a minimum of 24 necessary to conduct the program. There will be a parent information-meeting to discuss rules and regulations on Monday, March 14th at 7:15 p.m. in the Dynamite Room at the CommunitylSwim Center. Team fees include league games and certified officials, practice periods, and awards. Roster size will be a maximum of twelve (12) players per team with a minimum of 5 teams and maximum of 8 teams. A managers' meeting will be held on Monday, March 21, 1994 at 7:15 p.m. in the Dynamite Room at the Community/Swim Center. Individuals are encouraged to attend th-e manager's meeting for possible placement on teams. Location: CommunitylSwim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road Wed. ** DATES TIME RES !NON-RES 4/20 - 7/6 7:45 - 10:00 pm $185.001$225.00 per team There is an additional $5.00 fee for each non~resident player on a resident team. To qualify for a resident team, there must be a 60% minimum of Hercules residents actively playing on the team. For more information, please call our Sport League Manager at Practice sessions will be held on either MondaysIW e<:inesdays or TuesdayslThursdays from 4:30 - 5:45 p.m. League games will be held on Friday afternoons or Saturday mornings. 799~8295 . Stephen L. Gold,D.D.S. ORTHODONTICS Location: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road DAYS DATES TlMES RES !NON.RES M/W TlTh 3/21 - 5/28 3/22 - 5/28 4:30·5:45 pm 4:30-5:45 pm $55.001$60.00 $55.001$60.00 * Priority Registration: <Hercules Residents Only) Open Registration: (Residents and Non-Residents) ** 2/14/94 - 31 5/94 31 7/94 - 3/19/94 There will be no games scheduled on Saturday, 517 due to the City's 16th Annual Cultural Fair and 5/14 due to private rental. Sculptor of Smifes :;{app!f :;{ofU!dys 1500 TARA HillS DRIVE SUITE 204 PINOLE, CA. 94564 724-4746 11 �SENIOR CITIZENS· ACTIVITIES HERCULES SENIOR CITIZENS' CENTER 111 Civic Drive 799-8219 We are pleased to announce these new classes and activities: Friends, Food, and Fun and Companionship is what the Hercules Senior program is all about. We would like to invite you to join our center for a day of activities or to just come and relax for awhile. The Hercules Senior program provides a variety of social and recreational activities in a home-like atmosphere with an emphasis on hospitality. You will be warmly welcomed by our volunteer staff when yOll stop in to visit our center or to ask for additional information about our programs and services. Ballroom Dancing Wednesdays, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Bring your dancing partner for an enjoyable afternoon of exercise, fun, and a good time! A mirtimal fee of $1.00 will be charged per person. If you h ave a favorite tape you would like to dance to, please feel free to bring it in! In this supportive environment you will find a variety of social recreational and intellectual services for all seniors. The Hercules Senior program and support services are available to all adults ages 55 a nd over. Most activities and programs welcome participation by adults of a ll ages on a space available basis. These services include activity classes, day/overnight excursions, nutrition services, health screening services, multi-cultural enrichment, and much, much more! Our program strives to ensure a physically and emotionally non-threatening environment for all , as well as encouraging socialization with peers and family. Driver Improvement for Drivers 55 & Older This course is designed for mature drivers to help increase awareness of driving precautions that can) and should, be used to compensate for diminished physical and visual skills. You will improve your diving skills and become eligible for reduced insurance costs. When you complete this 8 hour course of instruction with our experienced driver education instructor, you will receive a 3 YEAR CERTIFICATE, registered with the De partment of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The certificate registration is your record of eligibility for REDUCED AUTO INSURANCE PREMIUMS. We encourage you to drop in and say hello to our staff and volunteers any time Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We will be open some Tuesdays for special activities. Our Center will provide you with updated information on current and upcoming activities and events. This 4 week course will be offered at the Hercules Senior Center on Tuesdays, from 9:30 to 11:30 am. The course starts 3/1/94, and the fee is $12.50. Current Classes Creative Movement TIF 9:00 am·l0:00 am (Resuming in January) Instructor: Carla Tandy All a dults & seniors are welcome! You do not need to be a senior citizen for this college sponsored class. No fee. Fabric Painting WF* *1st & 3rd Wednesday and Friday of month Instructor: Louise Horton 10:00 am·12:00 pm Make It Yourself Crafts Holidays and All Occasions For $.50 and Up *2nd & 4th Wednesday of month Instructor: Virginia Kunaniec 10:00 am·1:00 pm ; 10:00 am·3:00 pm N eedlebeads Workshop Instructor: Davi dsonIWong Th Ceramics Instructor: Gina Robinson M Nutrition Instructor:Tracy" Baker, Doctors Hospital Th 10:00 am·11:00 am Plastic Canvas W 10:00 am· 1:00 pm Creative Writing Class for Beginners - this class is specially designed for people who have English as their second language or those who would like to improve their use of the English language through the written word. This class will begin 111lf94 and will meet once a week for 10 weeks. The class will be held on Tuesdays from 1:00 . 3:00 pm. The fee is $30.00. A minimum of 3 people in the class is required. The instructor is Sue Clark, a local writer and Literary Agent. Writing Course· this course is being offered Mondays from 1:00 . 3:00 pm, at the H ercules Sernor Center. This is an ongoing fiction writing class which includes techniques for journal writing, personal essays, memoirs, poetry, and short story and novel writing. If there is something you have always wanted to write, then join the seniors, on Monday afternoons. You will learn to write and have fun doing it. The class begins on 1/10/94, and will be for 6 weeks. The fee is $30.00. The instructor is Sue Clark, a local writer and Literary Agent. English as a Second Language (ESL) this program is offered for those with limited or no knowledge of the English language. Emphasis is placed on understanding and speaking English for everyday use. Instruction will include: pronuncia tion, vocabulary, grammar, listening, speaking, reading, writing and other basic English survival skills. 9:30 am·12:00 pm Instructor: June Puckett Punch Embroidery WF* '" 1st & 3rd Wednesday and Friday of month 10:00 am·12:00 pm Classes are available at the Hercules Senior Center, Monday and Friday from 12:30 to 3:00 pm. This class is open to all adults regardless of age. This class is being offered free of cha rge. Ang programang "English as a Second Language" ay isang pagkakataong inihahandog para sa mga may kaunti 0 walang kaalaman sa sabtang English. Ang pag-unawa at pagsasalita ng English oa pang-araw-araw ang siyang binibigyan ng:halaga. Ang pagtuturo ng pagbigkas, bukabularyo, was tong balarila, pagdinig, pagsasalita, pagb~sa, pagsulat at Iba pang mga natitirang karunungan ng batayang EnglIsh. Ang mga klase ay gaganapin sa He.rcules Senior Center, Lunes at Biyernes, 12:30 . 3:00 pm, "alas dole y medla" hanggang 3:00 pm. Instructor: Louise Horton 10:00 am·12:00 pm Sequin Art ' l st Wednesday of month Instructor: Louise Horton Tai Chi Instructor: Bryan Umeki W 9:00 am·l0:00 am Free Blood Pressure Screening 2nd Wednesday of the month 10:00 · 11:00 am Ongoing Activities Federal Hot Lunch Program MWF 11 :45 am· 1 :00 pm This is an inexpensive, nutritious meal program for $1.50 . $1.75 per meal. Please sign-up one day prior to scheduled meal. For this program the required age is 62 years or older, or the participant must be physically challenged. Lunchtime Potluck First Thursday of the month Hercules Healthy Hikers MTI'H 12:00 Noon Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) Free Help With: oMedicare oMedigap oBillingS/Claims • Nursing Home Insurance • Legal Services A counselor will be on site every 1st & 3rd Monday of the month, from 9:00 to 11:30 am, if there are sign·ups. If you would like free counseling call the City of Hercules Senior Center for an appointment at 799·8219. 9:00 am·l0:00 am This walking group is led by Cheri Bellecci from Doctors Hospital and meets at Refugio Valley Park. 12 Special Services Bingo MWTHF 1:00 pm· 2:15 pm Cards (your choice) MWTHF 1:00 pm· 2:00 pm Coffee & Snacks Weekdays 9:00 am· 2:00 pm Legal, Health, Personal, & Job Referrals - Information on Immigration - Other Miscellaneous Senior Service Information . Special Workshops and Speakers to be arranged Notary' Public By Appointment Only. Call 799·8219 Tax Assistance - Free Service - January to April By Appointment Only. Call 799·8219 �Support our Local Businesses Willow Center Collin's Foods Videos 2U Guerrero Farmer's Insurance Beauty Cuts Willow Garden Restaurant Mrs . G's Donuts BP Oil Gas Station Jamalos Pizza Jo Jo's Restaurant spo.rts - n -Gear KJ's Asian Foods Northshore Business Park Creekside Center Creekside Family Dentistry Hercules Pet Clinic Wells Fargo Bank Round Table Pizza Aquila Travel Dragon Terrace Restaurant Diamond Video Creekside Dry Cleaners Herc ules Chiropractic Center Hercules Florist & Gifts Elite Red Carpet Realty/pacific Mortgage Magic Movie Video Asian Food Mart . Hercules Internal Medicine Associates Family Hair Cuttery Hercules Cleaners Lucky Supermarket Bu~gerama & Mexican Food Restaurant U.S. Post Office Zisman Optometry Bank of America Dr. Fong Family Dentistry Stylistic Beauty Supply Imageworks Photo Processing NRS Dynamic City Realty Thrifty Cafe Nobel PACIFIC REFINERY SAN PABLO BAY Railroad Avenue Bu sine ss Asso ci ates Cottage Crafts synerg i st i c Te lcom Wordsmi ths Sycamore Place Park Lake Plaza Hercules Medical Center Hunnington Le arning Center Sunflower Bake ry Vi c tor ious Promo tions Comi x Comic Bo okstore Or iental Filipino Food Center Sycamore Place 'Family Dentistry Century 21 Realty Aba d , CPA New York Life Insurance Farmers Insurance Raley's Superstore McDonal d 's Restaurant Pos tal Annex + Video Outlet Oriental Foods To Go Park Lake Cleane rs Subway Sandwiches , , SHOP HERCULES • • 13 �Community Problem Solving Hercules School Recently the City's Community and Business Development Department Public Works and Police staff met with residents of the Hercules School area and the school principal to discuss improvements to traffic control during school hours. This meeting resulted in changes to the street striping and signage in front of the school. With the assistance of parents when dropping off or picking up their children, these changes will better protect students. Foxboro Development Foxboro Homeowners' Association has approached the City asking for assistance in helping to reduce speeding and protecting the pedestrians within the development. The City has agreed to assist the residents by installing additional street lighting, signing and striping in the area. These actions will better illuminate areas which are very dark, provide new stop signs and new pedestrian crosswalks, contributing to a safer neighborhood environment. Graffiti Clean-up The City of Hercules citizens continue to take an active part in removing and abating graffiti and other vandal related activities. On October 28 several citizens in the City met with City staff at Refugio Park and spent several hours cleaning up graff"iti throughout the City. If you are interested in helping out with this community spirited project, please call the City's Public Works Department at 799-8241. Landscape .Improvements The ~ity's Public Works Department has just completed reconstruction of 10 cul-de-sacs wi"t hin the City of Hercules as part of its plan to refurbish all publicly owned cul-desacs over the next four to five years. In addition, the median islands on Refugio Valley Road and Sycamore Avenue adjacent to Refugio Park have been landscaped. These islands were constructed many years ago and only recently was the City able to complete planned landscape improvements. Building Division The Building Division of the City of Hercules is charged with enforcement of the Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Energy and Handicap Accessibility Codes. Enforcement of the Codes is necessary to ensure that all buildings meet minimum construction, health and life safety standards, which serve to protect building occupants in everyday living and in case of emergencies or natural disasters. Evidence of a Building Permit is often necessary to obtain financing at time of sale or during refinancing. Fire and liability insurance claims may not be paid in some cases where permits were not obtained and improvements do not meet Code requirements. Before starting any construction, repair or making alterations, please confer with the Building Division to make certain that your project conforms to current Building and Zoning Codes and that proper Permits are obtained. Some examples of projects requiring permits are as follows: • • • • • • • Room Additions Covered Patios Heaters & Air Conditioners Lawn Sprinkler Systems Sewer Replacements Water Heater Replacements Satellite Dishes • • • • • • Swimming Pools Any & All Electrical Work Any & All Plumbing Work Re-Roofs Solar Panels Water Softeners Some projects which do not require a Permit from the Building Division: Retaining walls or planter boxes which are no more than 4ft in height (measured from bottom of footing to top of wall) and do not support another structure, fence or take additional loads. Fences not greater than 6ft high (or not greater than 3ft high if masonry) Single story detached structures used as tool or storage sheds, playhouses, etc., as long as the projected roof area does not exceed 120 square feet and does not have plumbing or electricity. ~ " Minor improvements including: Interior Painting Installing Draperies or Blinds Installing carpeting or resilient floor covering Changing fixtures and utility outlets, such as lighting and light switches. The Building Division of the Community Development Department is located in the City Hall at III Civic Drive. Permi t counter hours are: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Thursday: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Sycamore Avenue Median Strip Tailpipe Smoke Getting in Your Eyes and on Your Nerves ? How many times have you been exhausted? Not tired, but stuck in traffic when a car, truck or bus spews noxious exhaust fumes in your face? Well, now you can do something about it. You can register complaints on the Bay Area Air Quality Management District's 24 hour smoking vehicle complaint line, 1-800-EXIIAUST. To report a vehicle, all you need is the license plate number and the date, place and time that the offending vehicle was seen. The Air District then obtains the owner I s name and address through the Department of Motor Vehicles and sends the registered owner a letter. The letter informs the owner that the vehicle was seen emitting excessive smoke and asks the owner to have the vehicle checked and, if necessary, repaired. A smoking vehicle generates 10 to 15 times more pollution than a well maintained vehicle, and is responsible for 20-40% of the smoke and soot in the Bay Area's air. Automotive exhaust has been cited as a contributing factor to lung cancer and other diseases. The best way to keep your car from smoking is to have it checked by a good mechanic and to have it tuned regularly. Remember, "clean" vehicles help make the air healthier for all of us to breath. CALL 1-800-EXHAUST 14 If you have any further questions regarding the above information, please call Gregory McFann/Building Official at (510) 779-8246. NEW BUSINESSES IN HERCULES Willow Avenue Sports-n-Gear, providing retail sales of sport clothing and accessories, has recently opened in the Willow Center, located on Willow Avenue near 1-80. KJ's Asian Food Store has also recently opened in the same center. Creekside Shopping Center Burgerama restaurant located in the Creekside Shopping Center, has expanded it's menu, and now serves Mexican food in addition to other established menu items. NRS Real Estate has relocated to larger space in the Creekside Shopping Centeri previously near Roundtable, they are now located next to Thrifty. Railroad Avenue Cottage Crafts, located near the end of Railroad Avenue, is open; specializing in the sale of handmade crafts and unique gifts. �Police Department News G "tRCULfs pOLICE Crime and Safety Report 3-Month Statistical Comparison for service for the last three Vandalism significantly decreased As indicated, most other calls The most frequent calls months are listed below. in August and September. show a downward trend. JUL False Alarms Miscellaneous Disturbance Noise Disturbance Citizen Assist Suspicious circumstances Suspicious person/s Vandalism Juvenile complaints 75 65 54 43 41 33 33 22 AUG SEP 72 53 35 40 34 39 45 32 22 31 Red Ribbon Week During the recent "Red Ribbon Week," fac ulty, parents and students wanted to make a significant visua l statement against drug use . Students stood in formation spelling out their message. The moment was captured, courtesy of CHP pilot Rick Porterfield and Observer Mark Nally. The Hercules Police Department made arrangements for the fly-by and were on hang for the event. 29 37 38 28 15 28 OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE OF INTEREST: Assaults (all types) Burglary (residential) 13 2 4 6 6 10 A commercial area in Hercules did have a significant breakin recently. Over the last several weeks, the Police Department has been contacting local businesses and providing prevention awareness materials. If you would like copies of this material, please cal l 799-8271 and leave a message. Neighborhood Watch can increase prevention in a neighborhood. Off icers provide home security information to residents as well as other crime prevention tips. Neighbors who learn how to look out for each other increase their community safety and help solve crimes by learning how to be good witnesses and report suspicious activity. Ca ll 7998272 to start a Neighborhood Watch program. Police Explorer Program The Hercules police Department is currently accepting applications for the Explorer Program. Besides gaining a working knowledge of policing, the Explorers have the opportunity to contribute to the community by volunteering in a variety of law enforcement duties. If you are a young person, age 16-20 years, and are interested in becoming a part of this program or would like further information, please contact Officer T. Herbert at the Hercules Police Department at 799-8268 between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. OHLONE STUDENTS SAY "NO" TO DRUGS !! Bicycle Safety Update Each year, over 400 children die as a result of bicycle c rashes. In addition, over one million children are treated for bicycle-related injuries. Effective January 1, 1995, it will be mandatory for all bicyclists under t he age of 18 to wear a helmet . Head injuries cause three o ut of four of all deaths and serious injuries that occur in bicycle collisions. We do know, however, that approved helmets certified by the manufacturer to conform to the applicable safety standards reduce the risk of head injury by 85% and brain injury ' by 88%. A properly fitting helmet covers the forehead, rests level on the head, does not rock back and forth or to either side, and does not interfere with vision or hearing. The different-sized foam pads that come with the helmet can be inserted to ensure a snug fit around the wearer's head. A helmet should always be replaced after a crash, even if there are no vi sible signs of damage to the helmet . •• •• .. Holiday Tips at Home Drug Free School Zones Be extra cautious about locking doors and windows when you leave the house, even for a few minutes . Leave lights and a radio or television on so the house looks occupied. Do not put large displays of holiday gifts in view of your windows or doors. On October 26, the Council adopted a resolution declaring the area around Hercules schools a "drug free zone." A drug free zone includes the school grounds and any public area which is located within 1000 feet of the school grounds. If you go away for the holidays, get an automatic timer for your lights. Ha ve a neighbor watch your house and pick up your newspapers and mail. The law provides punishment of 3-5 years for anyone convicted of selling drugs within 1000 feet of schools during any time that students are present. By posting signs Immediately mark your new gifts, appliances and tools with your driver's license number or Ope rati o n 10 number. in these areas, the City is making a statement to potential violators that these violat i ons will not be to lerated and punishment will be sought to the full extent of the law. The cost of posting these signs is being shared by the City and the Parent-Teacher Associations at the schools. Signs will also be posted at all new schools. Whe n putting up your Christmas passageways are clear. tree, make sure doors and Be sure your Christmas tree ' is mounted on a sturdy base so that small children or pets cannot pull it over on themselves . 1S �. '. ", . " Fire District News·' The .Holidays are almost here!! .Christm.as.Tr~e .,Safety C;.h ristmas 'tre'e s t .end ta , <;iry , out and catch fire 'e asily. The .. trunk s.hould be c'ut Qff :a 't an angle about two inches ,long, and kept ·1n :a sturdy .ho.l:.der that. conta).ns wat~i • . fMake sure the tree 1s flammable securely fa.steneq. in the holder and never use d~cor·ations. 'Other safety .tips include: ': -, .Holiday Safety 'Tips Use · only u.r.. · 'lis'r ted ana 'gate Fire . Marshal ·approved ligllts. Bef.ore using approved lights, check for t'ra:yi.ng W'ir,es .and ,.loose sockets each , y.~ar. . D,o not place :the -tr, e e ' near,,~ex;~t .d:o o,r ways .• ., . ~urn ' of.! t~ee lights. when yOU' go to be9 ~~ out·, ' Keep' gift wrapplng,s . B:nd -el:.ectfic tpYs awa·y f.r~m th.e . ' . W.hen .'the needl.e s · start ·to nOUS"e. dry, ' ~emove .' Nev~r Use candl~s . W.1.t·h the hellday aeason upon us, the., Red,eo : H~rcul.es Fire Dlscrfct WOuld like to wi.sh everyone a hap!?y : holiday .and to ·offer the following ·safety . tips to .1keep· your . ~oliday seas'on , a 'h appy one I . . Be ,sur,s your s:t.Qv.e, oven 'Snd ather cooking ' appl1:arices ' a ·r e tree '. '. the tree from the " Do not leave unc.o vel'ed pans o.f graase o·r f'l't .near stove burners. or heat produ~ing ',aJ?p;liances: · ' . tiqr qecorati0ns or displays .. ' Do not 'dls,pose , of trees 'by burning th"em ,i 'n . the f1ireplac.e . , , in go.od. yondi tion. Defective or oyerhe"a~ed cooking appl'i ances 'cause many. tires each, yea.x;'. '- W,ip'i' I1p aJ.1 dripp'i ngs as ' soon as possible . . · .' Don't use dried :l eaves, corn ,s:t-alks~ or other· combustible " decorations near. lighted candles or other ) . gnition c <"" Freshly . cut trees . dnd 'fl.arne-retardant, · art l.ficial, er.ees bear.1ng .the label of a testing laborato·r y .,significantly reduce the tlazards of tree fires . It me4a.l a-rtificiai t~ees are £, used, ~.l-~ctric al ligh1::S s :hould tlever" be pl~c:ed on' t~e tree. . . Pleas~rei}leniber that a ·d;ry ".tree can be co~sul1led bt fir'; 1n an . in5'tan~:.f a,nd generate enough heat to ignite an ~ entire ,room. ; sources. 'Always keep fire e~tinguiShe:r.· n~ad)y: i 'n ' case of fire•. · Mak.e- sure ' the ' sxtlnguisher is -in good, working .co"ndi tion. a,' . " .. . Have " the emergency .telephon~ A' , •• number 9-1-1 - poste.d on" o+ "near a11 telephones. I \ City of Hercules 111 Civic Drive . Hercules, CA 94547 THE HERCULEAN WINTER 1993 BULK RATE PERMIT #23 RODEO, CA POSTAL PATRON � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/8a6e1274646f0dab3917b1372ef40d65.pdf df0f70c69584d326a50bf51c57bc4493 PDF Text Text e Herculean City of Hercules b(fonnation & Activity Brochure· Fall 1994 In This Issue: Voluntary Home Beautification Program Begins! Page 2 Page 5 City Budget Update Page 36 Fall Teen Program �The Herculean Fall 1994 Table of Contents City Message City Scene Public Works Pipeline General Plan Public Safety Fire District Cable TV New Employees Community Recreation Youtb Services Community Recreation Page I 2-9 10-11 12 13 - IS 16 - 17 18 19 20 21 22 - 23 City Hall Hours Monday, Thesday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30 a.m. to Noon & I to 5 p.m. Thursday 1 to 5 p.m. From 8:30 a.m. to / p.m. on Thursday, voice mail is operational. City offices will be closed Labor Day (September 5) and Thanksgiving Holiday (November 24 & 25). City Directory Classes Adult Activities Children's Activities Parenting Workshops Rental Facilities Senior Services Day CarefTiny Tots Teen Activities & Services Classes (Cooking) Tennis Sports & Fitness 24 - 27 28-29 30 31 32-33 34-35 36-37 38 40 41 - 44 City Hall- General Information Community Center /Swim Center Parks & Recreation Department Hercules Senior Center Finance Dept/Business License Business/Community Dev. Engineering Public Works Building Inspections City Clerk City Manager Personnel- Job Hotline Police Department EMERGENCY ONLY Rodeo-Hercules Fire District City Manager Marilyn Leuck 799-8200 799-8291 799-8230 799-8219 799-8222 799-8246 799-8242 799-8241 799-8240 799-8215 799-8206 799-8204 799-8260 911 799-4561 799-8206 City Council - 799-8200 Planning Commission Adelio "Ed" Balico Edward P Desmond Michael Geier Bill Leong Sharad Pandya Community Services Commission Frank Batara Robert Krall Bill Prather Warren Schilling Donald Taylor Lorraine Walsh Joanne M. Ward �City Message Homeowners Associations At Work! An Open Letter of Appreciation To All Homeowner Associations of Hercules! The Hercules City Council would like to express its hearty appreciation to all of the Homeowner Associations in the community! The Associations playa very significant role in keeping the community well landscaped, litter-free and graffiti-free. The Associations are also active in helping to keep homes well maintained which prolongs their life, appearance and value. The Homeowner Associations often assume responsibility for keeping their neighborhoods informed through a newsletter and neighborhood meetings. In addition, some HOA's hold block parties, form neighborhood watch groups, and conduct walking patrols of their neighborhoods in the evening hours. Active Homeowner Associations include: It is no secret that communities which are well maintained are comprised of neighbors who get involved. These are the neighborhoods which remain nice places to live and are the greatest deterrent to crime! Baypointe HOA Refugio Valley ISouthwind area Refugio Valley /Tuscany area Bravo HOA Caprice Circle area Caprice HOA Chelsea-By-The-Bay HOA Hercules Avenue/Fawcett Drive area Refugio Valley/Country Run area Country Run HOA Devonwood/Glenwood/Westwood/ Wildwood HOA Hercules Avenue/Village Parkway VIllage Parkway/Forest Run area Forest Park HOA Foxboro Downs/Foxboro Heights/Foxboro Village HOA's Canterbury area Hercules-By-The-Bay HOA Hercules Avenue/Fawcett Drive area Olympian Hills HOA Hercules Avenue/Zeus area Homeowner Associations or Refugio Valley & Refugio Refugio Valley/Coronado Street area neighborhoods which remain Valley Ranch HOA's Turquoise Avenue/Crystal Drive area vital represent the pinnacle of Valley Oak Villas HOA "self-rule". It is the neighborhood which solves its Anyone who has not had the opportunity to visit these neighborhoods to see the "pride" firsthand should try to do so. If you do own problems and develops plans to keep its homes safe and not presently have a Homeowner Association and are interested in forming one, most Associations can put you in contact with an attractive. association management company or contact the City's Community and Business Development Department (799-8246). Again, the City Council and staff greatly appreciate the time, money and effort that each Association contributes to the good of Hercules! 1 Fall Herculean �City Scene Let's Continue To Keep Our City Beautiful! The Voluntary Home Beautification Program Begins! The City of Hercules has begun a voluntary program to encourage residents to improve the appearance of their property. Properties which have become significantly neglected with overgrown weeds, landscaping that has died or home exteriors which have deteriorated will receive a letter from the City encouraging the owner to improve the property's appearance. Concerns regarding neglected properties are shared by the City, local realtors and residents. The number of these properties are relatively few in number but can have a significant effect on a neighborhood or block. Most homes in Hercules remain well kept and attractive. The Program has just begun with a limited number of letters mailed. It is too early to assess the level of success. However, the voluntary approach is based upon the belief that most people will cooperate if the initial contact is made in a respectful and "asking" manner. The City intends to recruit and train volunteers to carry out the Home Beautification program in order to avoid new service costs. Volunteers would need to be mature in their thinking and judgement, be willing to be trained in assessing the visual appearance of property and have a sensitive style of communication. If you are interested in this program, please call Ms. Yolanda [rigon, Personnel Director at (510) 799-8299. Reasonable thresholds for appearance will be established. Owners should only receive a " request" letter when the property's appearance has fallen well below the threshold. The City appreciates that some families may have fallen on difficult times due to the recession or other circumstances. It is not the City's intent to create further problems but to work with the property owner to improve the situation to the extent possible. Likewise, the City will be sending letters of appreciation to residents and businesses which make an extra effort to keep their property attractive and are making a positive contribution to the community's appearance. The City has begun the rejuvenation of the neighborhood cul-desacs. To date, approximately 30 cul-de-sacs have been relandscaped with 14 more scheduled for this Fall. We hope that the cul-de-sac program helps to set the tone for keeping Hercules neighborhoods attractive. 2 Fall Herculean �City Scene Residents Can Malee A Difference! Commendations The City Council recently honored Dr. Willie Reed and Dr. Summer Reed for saving the life of an 18 month old infant. The child fell into a neighbor's backyard spa and the Reeds, who witnessed the incident, rushed to the child and began performing CPR. Celestine Green, another Hercules resident, was one of 12 women selected as "Moms Who Make a Difference" by Emporium. Ms. Green created Grandparents as Second Parents (GASP), a support group for grandparents raising grandchildren. These outstanding Hercules residents have made significant contributions to the quality of life in Hercules. The 15th Annual Victorian Crafts Faire Election 1994 On November 8, residents will go to the polls to vote for two Hercules City Councilmembers, candidates for regional offices, the Governor and other State officers and members of Congress. If you are not registered to vote or have moved since you last registered, you may pick up registration forms at City Hall, 111 Civic Drive. The last day to register is October 10. Absentee ballot applications are also available. Remember to Vote November 8111 The Hercules Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting craft and food vendor applications for the 1994 Victorian Crafts Faire. The faire is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, November 12 and 13 from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm at the Hercules Community /Swim Center. • ~ The Victorian Crafts Faire began fifteen years ago and was first located in the Historic Clubhouse. The faire continued to grow over the years and expanded to the Senior Center in 1989. Then in 1991, the Victorian Crafts Faire moved to its permanent home at the Community/Swim Center. The City of Hercules would like to extend a warm invitation to all residents to come and share the day with us! Enjoy browsing through holiday gift items as you begin to get in the "holiday" mood! For application forms, please call the Hercules Parks and Recreation Department at 799-8291. 3 Fall Herculean �City Scene Use Your Technical Skills & Assist Your Local Government! Volunteers for Hercules New Volunteer Area! Home Beautification Program! We need volunteers for: Typing Filing Graphics Neighborhood Watch Bike Licensing Fingerprinting Tracking Abandoned Vehicles Receptionist Copying Photography The City's Volunteers for Hercules Program is underway! Students, do you need practical experience? Homemakers, would you like to brush up on your skills? Seniors, do you have extra time to share your expertise? If so, this is the program for you! Since the program began in June of 1993, we have had over 20 resident volunteers donating over 400 hours. They have helped the City by working in the City Departments. If you are willing and able to contribute your time, call the Personnel Department at 799-8299 for a volunteer application. The Volunteers for Hercules staff will describe the volunteer opportunities available with City departments and register you as a Volunteer For Hercules. Please bring with you: The names and phone numbers of people who are willing to be contacted as references and a copy of your resumes and / or samples of your work. Generally, volunteer assignments vary from 3-15 hours per week. Once staff has determined the appropriate placement that most closely matches your skills and interests, we will introduce you to the City staff who supervise those positions - and go from there! 1-------------------------, Volunteer Application Mail or drop off your application to: City of Hercules 111 Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 Name:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Social Security No. _ _ _ _ _ __ Address/ City: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.Zip: _ _ __ Phone Home: _ _ _ _ _ _ _~Phone Bus.: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ City Department & Program volunteering for: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Areas of Interest & Skills:. _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ L _________________________ ~ Note: Volunteer assignments in sensitive areas and physically demanding assigrunents may require fingerprinting and medical release. Additionally you must be 14 years or older. 4 Fall Herculean �City Scene City Budget Update City Council Adopts FY 1994-95 Budget with a 3% Overall Increase The Hercules City Council adopted the new FY 1994-95 Operating Budget of $7,035,058. This is only $205,427 or 3% higher than last year's budget of $6,829,631. In addition, $73,330 of the total cannot be ' spent until the midyear budget review is completed. All basic services have remained in place including y.outh recreation programs, landscaping and park maintenance, street and sewer maintenance and police services. The Budget maintains the City Council's on-going program emphasis fod) public safety; 2) maintaining an attractive community; 3) youth services and 4) economic development. The City has lost $460,000 in ongoing local revenue to the State of California since 1991 and will lose and additional $400,000 over the next 2 years. The State has unilaterally taken local The Lighting and Landscaping District fees were increased by an average of $13 per household per year to cover costs associated with revenue from all Cities over the graffiti and vandalism, facility cleaning and ongoing street lighting past four years. Cities do not and landscape maintenance services. Protests equalled less than 2%. have any legal authority to stop the State, even though lawsuits The Council did authorize a limited use of Reserve funds of $106,000 in have been pursued. . The Utility Users Tax was increased by a limited amount equivalent to an average of $12 per year per household. This increase helped to cover the cost of additional police services and youth programs. This tax has not been raised since 1990. Protests equalled less than 2%. order to avoid raising revenues any higher than was absolutely necessary. Any unanticipated revenue received by the City during the year will be pledged first to repaying the Reserve. The refinancing of outstanding bonds by the City Council earlier in the year reduced General Fund expenditures by $100,000 each year for the next 20 years. City staff continued to cut costs by an on-going effort to maintain cost effective service delivery. Three public workshops of three hours each and a public hearing were conducted in February, May and June for a total of 15 hours of public review. The City permanently cut over $250,000 including 5.35 positions in FY 199394 in order to avoid tax increases. The City's fiscal condition remains sound even after four years of recession and $800,000 revenue loss to the State. 5 Fall Herculean �~~--------------- - -- - - - - -- - City Scene Profiles of Solid Waste Committee Members Solid Waste Oversight Advisory ) Committee On August 9, the City Council appointed five members to the Solid Waste Oversight Advisory Committee. The Committee was formed to assist with the current request for a residential rate increase by Richmond Sanitary Service and will review future rate requestS-including commercial rates and work to streamline the rate review process to make it more cost effective. The following members were appointed to the Solid Waste Oversight Advisory Committee: Vernon Agoyan is retired and serves as a volunteer for the Hercules Police Department and as President of Glenwood Homeowners Association. He is interested in establishing reasonable rates. Byron Doung is an Industrial Engineer with knowledge of solid waste for industrial operations. He is Past President of the Chinese Association of Hercules and is active in the PTA. Mr. Doung wants to improve solid waste services and clean up the environment. Linda Eggerth has been a consultant in the field of solid waste for 17 years. She has experience in rate analysis, recycling, composting and market analysis. Ms. Eggerth would like to assist the City in implementing the most technically feasible and cost-effective garbage/recycling program possible. WASTE DISPOSAL Louisa Lee is a tax auditor for the State of California. She would like to contribute to the City of Hercules by serving on the Committee and gain a better understanding of solid waste disposal. Andy Paras is a local businessman who is also an accountant. He has served on a variety of civic organizations and on the City's Community Services Commission. Mr. Paras wants to learn more about garbage rates and what to do about them. 6 Fall Herculean �City Scene Pest Controls For a Safer Environment Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District The District would like to alert you to public services that may be of interest to you. Mosquitoes Property inspection, advice, control for mosqtritoes. Yellow Jackets of ground-nesting colonies. Ticks Lyme Disease pamphlets, Tick identification, Tick testing. Rats A Vector Control Technician can provide advice and/ or site visits to assist you with a rodent prevention and control program. Skunks Traps can be loaned out and captu~ed skunks will be removed. Ponds Stocking ponds with mosquito fish is a practical, biological control for mosquitoes. This North American minnow is an adaptable, hardy fish that has a voracious appetite for mosquito larvae. Community Effort To Spare the Air "Are you Raising Mosquitoes in Your Backyard? " "Lyme Disease in California" "Mosquitofish " "What You Can Do to Prevent and Control Rats" "Bee Alert: Ajricanized Honey Bee Facts" "The Western Treehole Mosquito and Dog Heart Worm" and others ..... For more information & service requests: CONTRA COSTA MOSQUITO & VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT 155 Mason Circle Concord, CA 94520 Today's air pollution comes from some surprising sources: (510) 685-9301 1. The biggest source of air pollution in the Bay Area is cars. 2. Aerosol sprays contribute over 25 tons of pollutants to the air every day. 3. Cars pollute more when they are first started than after they warmup. The biggest contributors to the Bay Area's air pollution are individuals: people driving cars, running gas-powered boats or lawn mowers, and using ~erosol sprays and oil-based paints. When the Spare the Air day is announced, you can help most by not driving alone to work. Motor vehicles are the single largest cause of Bay Area air pollution, contributing 2,100 tons of pollution to our air each day. Carpools and vanpools are also good commute options. For free help in joining a pool, call RIDES for Bay Area Commuters at 1800-755-POOL. The Spare the Air campaign is sponsored by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, the regional agency charged with improving our air quality. If you'd like more information, call the Air District's Public Information Office at (415) 7494900 or call the Air District's recorded line at 1-800-HELPAIR. 7 Fall Herculean �City ·Scene Industry Enhancements for Hercules Paving the Way For the Future At Pacific Refining I'I The doors of a new, state-of-the-art paving asphalt facility are opening this summer at Pacific Refining. With an investment of over $6 million in new equipment and facilities, Pacific stands in a position to become a leading supplier of asphalt products in Northern California. "This project represents a serious commitment to the long term viability of our Hercules plant and will playa significant role in the future of our company," said Joe Sparano, CEO and Chairman of Pacific Refining. The facility has enabled Pacific to produce additional asphalt in place of fuel oils. Paving asphalt sales with the new equipment, started in JulY, with additional storage, blending and shipping facilties due to open early in September. "This is the beginning of an exciting new era for Pacific Refining," said Jim Lopeman, Vice President, Asphalt Marketing. "Our goal is to be the supplier of choice for asphalt products to the regional paving and roofing industries:" The project includes the addition of several new storage tanks, asphalt blending equipment, truck and rail car loading facilities, as well as high-tech laboratory testing equipment. 8 I' Fall Herculean �City Scene Oakland Symphony Orchestra Concert in Richmond If your organization will be Hercules Happenings holding events that you would like other Hercules residents to know about, please call the City Clerk's Office at 799-8215 or Parks and Recreation at 799-8291. September 1-30 Participate in the "School's Open Drive Carefully Campaign." September 5 Hercules Pool closes. September 10 & 11 Art, Wme & Food Festival Refugio Valley Park. The annual event is sponsored byHHARP. October 9 International Potluck for visitors ~ from Hercules' Sister City, ~ Tsushima, JajOan. For information call 724-6818. ~ October 16 ,& 23 Flea Market - 10 a.m,to 4 p ,m, Community /SwimCenter Call 799-8291 for info, November 12 & 13 Victorian Crafts Fair - 10 a.m. Community /SwimCenter ...2 f f Family Day at the Symphony! All students and their parents of the West County Unified School District are invited to attend a special concert by the Oakland Symphony Orchestra. The performance and music is especially suitable for school-age youngsters. When: Where: Sunday, September 18, 19942 p.m. Richmond Convention Center Civic Center, 24th & Nevin, Richmond Cost: $1 per child under 12 years of age $5 per adult To Order Tickets: Send a check payable to Symphony Performance to: ATTN: Carolyn Poage Mechanics Bank 3170 Hilltop Mall Road Richmond, CA 94806 Please include a stamped, self-addressed envelope. This event has been organized by the West County Public Education Fund Volunteers and is sponsored by: Bass Tickets, Bay Cablevision, Chevron, EI Cerrito Rotary, Mechanics Bank, Norris & Norris, and Richmond Sanitary Service. 9 Fall Herculean �ublic Works Pipeline Coming Soon to a Street Near You! Where's The Work? Reconstruction of two westbound lanes from Mariner's Point to 1-80 eastbound ramps is expected to be completed by late August/ early September. This project is a joint effort sponsored by the City of Hercules and Contra Costa County. The new paving, contracted by Joe Carone, Inc., should be a very welcome change. To improve traffic flow, additional street improvement work is expected to be undertaken by Cal trans in the area of Willow Avenue, adjacent to Willow Shopping Center, and the access ramps to Eastbound 1-80. The work is planned to begin in September and will include the installation of a new traffic signal and the widening of Willow Avenue to 4 lanes. Transit Transfer Station Is Caltrans just moving dirt or is something really being built? On July 18th, Joe Carone, Inc. started the construction of a Transit Transfer Station at the comer of Sycamore and San Pablo Avenues. The Transit Center will provide a central location for Westcat, Bart Express, AC Transit and Vallejo Transit buses to pick up and exchange passengers. The Transit Center will provide approximately 200 parking spaces, security lighting, landscaping and many other features. A new sidewalk will also be constructed along Sycamore Avenue and San Pablo Avenue. Patrons of the existing transit site on John Muir Parkway and others should be pleased with this new facility. 10 Fall Herculean �Public Works Pipeline Hardworking Teens On Their Way To Becoming Model Adults! T.E.S.T. Program a Success! The City of Hercules Teen Employment Summer Training Program is under way again this year. Sixteen workers; John Fairhurst, Antoinette Niblett, Brandon Church, Mike Donoghue, Nathan Wade, Eric Smith and two teen supervisors, Pedro Jimenez and David Dudgeon are receiving first hand experience in many aspects of City maintenance work. The teens are gaining marketable skills in general maintenance and basic job skills, such as attendance, punctuality, team work and job safety. The teens have completed tree trimming and weed abatement work along Railroad Avenue and to City open space areas near Village Parkway and Forest Run. Additional projects included creekway maintenance, renovation of picnic tables and park benches at Refugio Valley Park and reconstructing the tot lot fence at the Ohlone Child care facility. T+Zese fine young people are to be commended for their diligent efforts & hard work in assisting City staff in building fire breaks, especially in the residential areas of our City! Left to right: Pedro Jimenez, Dave Dudgeon, John Fairhurst, Nathan Wade, Brandon Church, Eric Smith, Antoinette Niblett 11 Fall Herculean �General Plan Your City At Work General Plan Update Moves Ahead One of the basic "building blocks" which guides how any city in California develops is the "General Plan". This General Plan is similar to a house "blueprint", but on a larger scale. A city's General Plan guides existing and future development including land which is now vacant, areas in need of revitalization, and areas which should be preserved. OJ OJ Ttte City has an existing General Plan which is currently being revised to reflect the City's desire for additional commercial, retail and office development, and affordable housing for "first time buyers" and senior citizens. Public hearings and final action by the City Council is expected in December. The General Plan Revision Focuses On Two Themes ~1. 2. I Greater emphasis to commercial/retail and office develop ment. This will provide additional commercial and retail services and an added tax base. Provide affordable housing as required by state law. It is the legal responsibility of the City to provide a range of housing avallable to a broad range of family income levels. This includes first time buyers who may have incomes consider ably less than the Contra Costa County average family in come of $52,400 per year. . The city is responding to a state mandate which requires that cities and counties develop and provide housing by a complicated allocation formula developed for the Bay Area by the Association of Bay Area Governments. The current housing production allocation for Hercules for 19901995 is 2,200 units (approx.) of which approximately 750 units are designated to be "affordable units". 12 FaJI Herculean �Public Safety Citizens That Got "Involved" Are Honored Citizens Honored at Awards Ceremony On May 18, four Hercules residents were honored at the Annual Citizen Recognition Awards Ceremony in Walnut Creek, for their efforts to assist law enforcement. The ceremony was jointly sponsored by the Contra Costa County Police Chiefs' Association and Lesher Communications, Inc. The Hercules Police Department nominated Erik Perla, Sam Laudari and Tanya Weijnschenk. Perla, a 14 year old student, was aware that his neighbor 's car had been stolen. Several days after the theft, Perla spotted the stolen car while riding to school with his mother and called police who later recovered the car. City Mmlager Marilyn Leuck and Police Chief Alicia Powers greet Hercules nominees before the award 5 ceremony. From left: Marilyn Leuck,Tanya Weijnschenk, Sam LAudari, Erik Perla, Alicia Powers. After a shooting on a residential street in Hercules, Laudari and Weijnschenk administered CPR to the victim who, despite their valiant efforts, died of massive head injuries. Laudari and Weijnschenk provided valuable information to officers that led to the arrest and conviction of the suspect. Another Hercules resident, Aaron Tan, was nominated by the Richmond Police Department for his part in capturing an escaped inmate from the Contra Costa County Jail. The escapee attempted to force a woman motorist from her car. Tan and two other men working nearby observed the disturbance and went to aid the woman. The escapee attempted to flee but Tan and the other men tackled him and held him until police arrived. The valiant actions of these citizens contribute to the safety and quality of life enjoyed in Hercules and all of Contra Costa County. On June 14, 1994, Perla, Laudari, Weijnschenk and Tan were also recognized by the City Council for their valiant efforts. Aaron Tan 13 Fall Herculean �Public Safety Our Goal Is A Safe & Happy Community Increase in False Alarms Keeps Officers Busy False alarms have increased 25% over the past quarter. Alarm owners are urged to keep their alarms in good working condition and to train family members in the use of the alarm system. You should also know that there is not only a charge for false activations, but when an officer responds to a false alarm, he/she may be delayed in responding to a real emergency. Most Frequent Calls Apr False Alarms 60 Suspicious Cir. 37 Juv. Complaint 33 Citizen Assist 31 Misc. Disturb. 28 Traffic Warning 25 Suspicious Auto 14 Vandalism 13 Other calls: Assaults 8 Burglary Res. 6 Burglary (Auto) 2 Auto Theft 6 CPS Contacts' 8 May 65 49 30 35 33 36 16 9 9 15 8 3 21 June 62 47 46 23 23 31 17 16 7. 9 7 4 27 • Community Problem Solving (CPS ) contacts. These include Neighborhood Watch programs, foo t patrols in the business areas, "get acquainted" contacts with youth, residents and others. Vandalism, assaults, auto thefts and thefts from autos were significantly lower this quarter. In May, residential burglaries were unusually higher than in preceding months. Residents are reminded to lock doors and windows. You can also employ other prevention methods such as making sure your home looks "lived in" when no one is horne, using lighting and leaving a radio on. Keep your shrubs cut down around the house to prevent someone from hiding while trying to enter illegally, and consider forming a Neighborhood Watch Program. Parents' Liability Parents often ask, "Can I be held civilly liable for crimes committed by my child?" The answer is, "Yes." According to Civil Code 1714.1, a parent who has custody and control of the minor child is liable for "any act of willful misconduct" that results in injury, death or damage to another person's property. This includes the time the child spends in school. The limit under this code is $10,000 for each such act of willful misconduct. A crime involving the discharge of a firearm by a minor under the age of 18 may increase the parental liability up to $30,000 for each person killed or injured as a result of "anyone occurrence" and a maximum of $60,000 for the incident. (Civil Code Section 1714.3). Parents are also liable for not less than $50 and no more than $500, plus court costs, for a minor who steals from a store or library (Penal Code 490.5b). When your child is at school, a parent or legal guardian is liable for their willful misconduct that results in dea th, injury or damage to property. The limit for this is $10,000 and, if the school offers a reward for informa tion leading to the arrest, the parenti guardian is liable for that amount, plus damages, not to exceed $10,000 (Education Code 48904) . 14 Fan Herculean �.Public Safety Save Lives - Practice Safe Driving Two Police Officers Hired The Hercules Police Deparbnent is happy to announce the hiring of two new officers. One officer filled an existing vacancy and the other filled the position vacated by the Youth Services Officer. Officer Thomas Koeppe has been a Reserve Police Officer for the Deparbnent for almost a year. He has an A.A. Degree from Diablo Valley College and is currently attending Hayward State. Officer Koeppe was born and raised in the Bay area and speaks fluent Germ Officer Imboden was also born and raised in Northern California. He is in the National Guard and served in Desert Storm. He has an A.S. degree from Santa Rosa Junior College. The City welcomes these officers who are currently assigned to work with Field Training Officers while they undergo required on-the-job training. Charles E.5. Wilson Police Volunteers Charles E.s. Wtlson applied to be a Volunteer for Hercules and was selected to serve in the Police Deparbnent. Mr. Wuson is retired and is a World War II Navy veteran and served on several amphibious ships. He holds a commendation for his role in the Normandy invasion. Mr. WIlson and his wife recently returned to Europe to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. He enjoys playing golf and creative writing. Mr. Agoyan is retired and is also a World War II veteran. He is currently the president of the Glenwood Homeowner's Association and is the treasurer of the New Orleans Jazz Society of Northern California. He enjoys playing the guitar and drums, playing tennis, snow skiing, and reading. The Police Deparbnent's goal is to increase the number of volunteers to eight within the next year. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for the City you can pick up an application at City Hall. For more information, contact the Personnel Deparbnent at 799-8299. Applicants will be matched to deparbnerits according to their interests and availability. The Police Department is fortunate to have these two volunteers assisting on a weekly basis. These volunteers each average about four hours per week and assist with front counter reception and clerical duties. 15 Fall Herculean �Fire District Your Fire Fighters in Action! An Excerpt from the Emergency Medical Services Newsletter, July-August 1994 ku-dos (koo'das) n. [G., kydos I credit for an achievement; glory; fame. Rodeo/Hercules Fire Department Personnel Assist in Saving Man's Life Congratulations to the crew of Rodeo-Hercules Fire Engine 76 (Fernandez, Craig and Perez) and the crew of American Medical Response Paramedic 17 (Fall and Robinson) for a successful cardiac arrest save. Engine 76 arrived to find a 73-year-old male in cardiac arrest. After connecting their serni-automatic defibrillator, they shocked the patient one time. Paramedic 17 arrived and began ALS treatment of the patient, who now had weak carotid pulses. The patient received an additional five defibrillation by the paramedics, in addition to various cardiac medications. The patient was transported to Doctor's hospital/Pinole, with a pulse, BF, and making respiratory attempts. He was transferred to Alta Bates five days later, and discharged home from Alta Bates following surgery for an internal defibrillator. What maintenance do smoke detectors need? Smoke Detector Checklist: Install smoke detectors on every level of the home and outside sleeping areas. Test every detector at least once a month. Replace batteries with new ones at least once a year. Smoke detectors more than 10 years old should be replaced with new units. 16 Fall Herculean Replace batteries according to the manufacturer's recommendations at least once a year or when the smoke detector chirps, signaling low battery power. A good time to replace batteries is in the fall when you change your clock back from daylight saving time. It's important to keep your detectors clean. For routine dust and cobwebs, vacuum or clean your detectors once a year - when you change the batteries. Make sure everyone understands the importance of having working batteries in every detector - and how dangerous it is to remove them for something else. �Fire District Information on how to create your fire breaks! Know Your Fire Breaks Responsibilities. It Could Mean Saving Your Home! [.: .•:.:. : . : . :. : . : IF YOU HAYE AN OYER-GRO"'TH :.:.:.:.:.:.] OF BRUSH, MANZANITA,SCRUB OAK, COYOTE, GREASE "'000, ETC. "'ITHIlI YOUR PROPERTY L· . · . ·.·.·.·.··.· YOU MUST BEGIN TO THIN THIS ••••••••••••• , OUT TO CREATE A FIRE BREAK FOR YOUR HOME AND YOUR .• .•.•.•. •. .• . • NEIGHBORS Maintain your property in afiresafe manner at all times. You are responsible for everythng within your property line. Under most conditions you will share a common property line with your rear neighbor. If your home is at the bottom of a slope with homes directly above, 99% of the time that large slope area is your responsibility and must be maintained in a fire-safe manner at all time. The City has completed fire breaks in its area of responsiblity. If you have cut your weeds and removed the fire hazard, thank you! If you have not done so, please do it now! Don't let this be your house, keep brush cut down and make your fire breaks a priority! 17 Fa II Herculean �- , Cable T.V. System The End oUhe AlB Switch Is in Sight! Cable System Update from Bay Cablevision It's true! The Hercules cable system rebuild is more than 50% complete! With all of the sawing, cutting, digging, and drilling going on, and reaching the goal is corning closer. Here are a few key guidelines while you await the completion of the rebuild: 1. You don't have to be horne during the rebuild. 2. All Hercules residents should have received or will receive installation packages on how to remove the A l B switch and hook up your cable to a single line. Call the Hotline at 262-1954 if you have not received your packet. 3. You do not have to rewire your cable on the inside of your horne. The dust is clearing! If you spotted the enormous round saw chiseling down Sycamore in early August, you witnessed the cutting of the main artery of the "Hercules Rebuild." Its completion marks a major step in servicing the Hercules cable system subscribers. The rebuild is scheduled to be completed by the end of November, if not sooner. Remember, if you have any questions, call Bay Cablevision's "Rebuild Hotline" at (262-1954). Keep those great calls coming! A total of 28 power supplies will be needed to run the NEW system. These power supplies will keep your cable's ability to maintain an optimum level of picture quality constant. So if you see Bay Cable crews building and placing equipment, you are seeing progress on this part of the project. What's Going On In Your Area Power supplies are being placed and a "fiber trunk" will be installed in Phases 1,2, & 3. Power supplies ate currently installed in Phase 4 and this area is being equipped with "fiber." Power supplies are being placed and the completion of pulling new cable will occur during October in Phase 5. 18 Fall Herculean �New Employees The City's Workforce City of Hercules Welcomes New Employees The City is pleased to announce the appointment of three new employees to important public service positions. Each fills a position which had been vacant for some time. Bobbi Price joined the City Manager's Office in July as Office Assistant II. Bobbi's duties include greeting and assisting visitors to City Hall at the main reception counter, answering and directing telephone calls for all departments, and providing clerical support. Bobbi is a longtime resident of Contra Costa County and has several years experience in administrative support functions. When you come by City Hall, Bobbi will likely be the fust person you speak to, she will be happy to answer any questions. Doreen Matthews is the City's new Community and Business Development Department Administrative Secretary. Doreen joined the City staff Alfgust 1st after working for 15 years in the administrative offices of Vallejo Unified School District. In Hercules, Doreen is responsible for providing all administrative support for the City's planning, business development and building inspection functions. You may also find Doreen at the Community Development counter answering questions or helping issue building permits. Alexander Hall brings a wealth of recreation programming experience to his position as Recreation Supervisor, having worked in similar positions in several other cities over the last IS years. As Interim Recreation supervisor for the last 4 months, Alexander developed the City's new Teen Activity Center and program at the Community/Swim Center and opened the Concession Stand there. Alexander will be working with youth in the community to continue development of these programs. He will oversee the City's Sports Programs and assist in supervising all other operations of the Parks and Recreation Department. With our City's small staff size, every position truly counts. We're very pleased to welcome such capable and qualified new employees. Please stop by and say hello to Bobbi, Doreen and Alexander; they will be happy to help you do business with the City. 19 Pall Herculean �Community Recreation Teen Center "A" Success! City Response To Community's Request! New Teen Activity Center! The City of Hercules' Parks & Recreation Department heard the community's request for new and expanded recreational services for teens and responded with a well-balanced 10-week Summer Teen Program. A year-round Teen Program will commence Monday, August 29, 1994. The program will operate Monday thru Friday: 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. and Saturday: 10:00 a.m. ·- 2:00 p. m. Planned activities include: bumper pool, foosball-table hockey, ping pong, movies & videos, tutoring, actors workshop, cards, dominoes, table games, an organized teen club, bowling league, and special even ts for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter and fund-raising activities for the Teen Center. We hope to open a separate building for the Teen Activity Center in the near future . The City opened the New Teen Center on June 20 at the Community / Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. The average daily attendance has been approximately 41 teens. A total of 85 teens used the Teen Activity Center at one time or another during the Summer. This summer the Teen Center provided recreational, educational, social and physical activities for youth ages 13-18, including: swimming, basketball, volleyball, field-trips, guest speakers, ping pong, movies & videos, cards, dominoes, chess, checkers and table games. Guest speakers made presentations on the following topics: College, Employment, Drug Abuse, Gangs, D.A.R.E., Violence and Anger. Field-trips were taken to the following locations: Great America, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and Cal Expo State Fair in Sacramento. The Parks & Recreation Department would like to personally thank Chief Alicia Powers, Sergeant John Eaves, and Commissioner Joanne Ward for being group supervisors on these excursions. The Parks & Recreation Department would like to thank all departments of the City of Hercules and the Community Service Commission for their tremendous support of the Teen Center. We would like to extend a special thank you to Yolanda Irigon, Personnel Director, for being a guest speaker on Job Readiness for the Teen Center and for providing us with quality . part-time personnel to operate the Center. The Parks & Recreation Department also opened the Foxboro Playground program during the summer. Organized activities included: Basketball, flag football, softball, dodgeball, group games, table games, dominoes, card games, checkers, and chess. This program was designed for youth ages 6-18. The program operated Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 20 Fall Herculean �Youth Services Youth . .. Tomorrow 's Leaders Numbers to Call The following activities are available for youth. If you would like more information, please call the numbers listed below: Youth Sports Leagues Child Care Day Camp 90 Part-time temporary positions annually Skateboard Park is under construction Teen Center Youth Volunteer Programs Drug Awareness (D.A.R.E.) Police Explorer Programs (799-8291) (799-8224) (799-8291) (799-8299) (799-8206) (799-8291) (799-8299) (799-8268) (799-8260) Health~ M~att8 Drug free:;: Other excellent private non-profit activities include: Youth Soccer League Hercules Little League Hercules School Girl Scouts Hercules Amateur Radio Club Ohlone School Girl Scouts (799-3620) (799-2494) (799-5152) (799-4458) (799-2397) Officer Tim Herbert with students at Ohlone School Graduation from the D.A.R.E Program for Dtug Abuse Resistance Education Class Red Ribbon Week The National Red Ribbon Celebration is October 23-31, 1994. Communities across the nation will be using this week to send the message, "Healthy Means Drug Free." During this week, the Hercules Police Department encourages your support to send this collective message 'child by child, family by family, neighbor by neighbor, ribbon by ribbon ... to all young people across the nation. So please wear a red ribbon during this week to show your support. Contact your neighborhood officer for a free ribbon! 21 Pall Herculean �Community Recreation Look Who's Teaching . . ... You Could Also Join This Elite Group Featured Instructors Denise Walther, D.C., has been teaching the Back Flexibility and Strengthening class at the Senior Center for soon to be four years. Recently she has started a special stretch class for Seniors, Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m., co-taught by Leslie Zarrinkhameh who has a degree in kinesiology. Dr. Walther is a Chiropractor and has practiced in Hercules since 1988. She also takes an active role in the community. When you see her out and about she is probably coming or going to a meeting with the Chamber of Commerce or a function sponsored by Rotary. Why Stretch? Stretching is a great way for everyone, regardless of age or fitness level, to begin to enjoy better health. it allows the body to move freer without undo stress to the joints, ligaments, and muscles for a greater expression of health. Come and join us! Dr. Denise Walther Matthew Silveria came to the Hercules Parks and Recreation Department in the spring of 1993. He brought with him an extensive background in gymnastics instruction, as well as, a general knowledge of other recreation programs. Matt has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and has been very active with the City of Fremont Recreation Department and Key Resources, Inc in Walnut Creek. While working with the City of Fremont, Matt held the position of Head Gymnastics Instructor and was responsible for training & directing gym aides and planning & developing programs and routines for Romper Gym through Advanced Gymnastics levels. Matt hopes to see the Hercules gymnastics program become more established and continue to expand over the next few years. He wants to encourage residents to come out and see his classes on Saturday mornings and join in on the fun! 22 Fall Herculean �Community Recreation Support Your Hometown Recreation Teen Program! Concession Stand at Community/Swim Center Opens! It's Here! The long awaited Concession Stand is now opened. The Parks and Recreation Department held the grand opening on Friday; July 8,1994. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday: 4:00 7:00 p .m. and Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p .m. Your favorite snacks available at reasonable prices. The Concession Stand will eventually be a part of the Teen Job Skill Development Program. Funds from this project will support addiN C . 51 d . 1 youth servIces . . Stand fsewa oncesswn an tIona and supp l'les. The ConceSSlOn new additional service for the Hercules Community. Please stop by and spend some time on the patio. We provide comfortable chairs and tables for your convenience. The price is right! We'll see you soon. ~'r~ .,!!.,;~... .. .. -~"-I' _~ .~ Don't forget to drive carefully- . -- - ~ -J'tI.. School is back in session! Watch our kids! - - . '"T -~~ .... • lk. -e=-. - ~fo' L~ ..... ~ -(~. ~-. . ~ I.'~- -rfe~ -~.-~"fIi· .~. ., 23 Fan Herculean �Classes Adult Activities Flea Market Beginning Ballroom Dancing The Hercules Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a Fall Flea Market on Sunday, October 16 and 23 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p .m. at the Hercules Community /Swim Center. This is a great opportunity to clean out those overloaded closets and cupboards. Get together with neighbors. Who knows what you may find? Learn Fox Trot, Mambo & Samba ! Adults of all ages are invited to learn the joy of partner dancing! This is an outstanding opportunity for newcomers to learn the basics of "lead and follow" dancing, and for seasoned dancers to sharpen their skills and learn new steps. For better dance performance, wear leather soled shoes, collared shirts, and clothing suitable for a pleasant dance function. Spaces are reserved on a first come, first served basis and spaces are limited. To reserve a space, stop by the registration office at the Community / Swim Center, or you may mail in yo ur registration fees. Location: Fee: 30501-A 30501-B Community / Swim Center Parking Lot $20 per day Residents $25 p er day Non-Residents Sun 10/ 16 8:30 am-4:OO pm Sun 10/ 23 8:30 am4:00 pm Location: Instructors: Assisted by Fee: 31504-A Senior Center Mr. & Mrs. Jerry August Mr. & Mrs. Gani Tolentino $55 res/$6O non-res' Thur 9/ 22-12/15' 7:30-9 pm .. If you sign up for the beginner & intermediate classes, cost is $92/ person (res) & $97/ person (non-res). The extra dance for both classes is the Tush Push. Aspiring Writers Couples: Register at the Community /Swim Center Individuals: Register 1/ 2 hour early at the first class on This writing course is designed for adults, teens, and beginners! PartiCipants will explore all forms of writing depending upon the interests of class members. Various forms will incl ude biographies, autobiographies, journals, essays, short stories,. novels, and poetry. Information on how to market one's writing will also be provided throughout the course. come basis. Location: Instructor: Fee: 31501-A 31501-8 Community/Swim Center, Press Room Sue Clark $45 res/$50 non-res Tues 10/ 4-12/6 7:30-9 pm Tues 1/ 10-3/ 14 7:30-9 p.m. Writing Course Intermediate/Advanced This writing course is designed for continuing students or intermediate/advanced level writers. Participants will explore all forms of writing depending upon the interests of class members. Various forms will include biographies, a utobiographies, journals, essays, short stories, novels, and poetry. Information on how to market one's writing will also be provided throughout the course. Location: Instructor: Fee: 31502-A 31502-8 Community/ Swim Center, Press Room Sue Clark $45 res /$5O non-res 7:30-9 pm Mon 10/17-12/19' 7:30-9 pm Mon 1/9-3/ 27" 'Class will be held at Sr. Ctr. on 10/ 31 only. .... There will be no class on Monday, 1 / 16 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday and Monday, 2/20 Presidents' Day. 24 Fa U Herculean a:pt 'There will be no class on Thursday, Novernb,,, (Thanksgiving Holiday). Intermediate Ballroom Dancing Learn American Waltz (Shadow), Bossa Nova (MerryGo-Round) & West Coast Swing (Whip & Roll)! Adults of all ages are invited to learn the joy of partner dancing! This is an outstanding opportunity for continuing students to improve upon the basics of " lead and follow" dancing, and for seasoned dancers to sharpen their skills and learn new steps. For better dance performance, wear leather soled shoes, collared shirts, and clothing suitable for a pleasant dance fW1ction. Location: Instructor: Assisted by Fee: 3150S-A Senior Cen tee Mr. & Mrs. Jerry August Mr. & Mrs. Gani Tolentino $55 res/ $6O non-res' Thur 9/22-12/ 15* 8:30-10 pm • If you sign up for the beginner & intermediate classes, cost is $92/ person (res) and $97/ person (non-res). The extra dance for both classes is the Tush Push. Couples: Register at the Community/Swim Center Indivjduals: Register 1/ 2 hour early at the first class on a first come basis. 'There will be no class no Thursday, November 24 (Thankgiving Holiday). �Classes Adult Activities We Want to Lease Your Expertise! CPR (Basic Cardiac Life Support) The Hercules Parks and Recreation Department is currently seeking qualified, part-time instructors to teach a variety of activities and/or programs. Some areas of interest are ceramics, sewing, first aid and safety training, computer training, color analysis, and photography. This Heartsaver course will include background information about heart disease, risk factors, prudent heart living and heart and lung function. One-rescuer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and foreign body airway obstruction will be taught for adults, children and infants. The course will consist of lecture and practice on CPR manikins. Certification will be from the American Heart Association. The Parks & Recreation Department has scheduled three one-day sessions listed below; only one session is required for certification. Teaching through the Parks and Recreation Department can be easy with flexible scheduling, multiple facility locations, and easy registration procedures. Ii you have a hobby or special interest and want to teach others, contact the Parks ahd Recreation Department at 7998291. Instructor Proposal packets are available at the Community /Swim Center registration office for all interested instructors. ~~ ........ .. • C .... ~ •.... 1/ .. • ~. ~ ~ . ...... ~ ~ ~ ~ ......... Instructor: Community /5wim Center, Press Room Chery I Garcia Fee: $25 res/$30 non-res 31508-A 31508-B 31508-C Sat Sat Sat 9/24 11/19 1/21 10 am-2 pm 10 am-2 pm IOam-2 pm ~ ~ • . Location: ~~ ~ . .... Dog Obedience Basic dog obedience teaches your dog to be a friend of neighbors and helps to develop a confident relationship between dog and handler. This class is designed for both pet and owner and will teach you to train your dog with kindness, not abuse. The beginning class is designed for dogs over 4 months of age and will teach the handler how to train his / her dog to heel, sit, stay, sta.'1d and come on command. Location: Instructor: Fee: Ohlone Elementary School Yard Eileen Hanson $30 res /$33 non-res Investment Basics Beginner Class 31509-A Sat 31509-6 Sat 31509-C Sat This course will introduce you to basic information about stock, bonds, mutual funds, and other common securities. The course will include such topics as tax free investing, alternatives to low yield CD's, mutual funds, retirement planning, and how to read the financial pages. No previous experience n~cessary. Intermediate Class 31510-A Sat 9/10-10/15 9-10 am 31510-B Sat 10-22-12 /3' 9-10 am. Sat 1/7-2/11 9-10 am 31510-C "There will be no class on Saturday, November 26 (Thankgiving Holiday). Location: Ins tructor: Fee: 31511-A 31511-B 3151l-C 31511-D 31511-E 31511-F 9/10-10/15 10/22-12/3' 1/7-2/11 10-11 a m 10-11 am 10-11 am Va rious Loea tions Dr. Richard Speed, PhD. $12 res/$15 non-res Wed Tues Wed Tues Mon Tues 9/28-10/19 10/4-10/25 10/26-11/16 11 /8-11/29 11/28-12/19 1/3-1/24 7-8:30 pm 7-8:30 pm 7-8:30 pm 7-8:30 pm 7-8:30 pm 7-8:30 pm 25 Fall Herculean �Classes Adult Activities Judo Karate Judo is a martial art that concentrates primarily on throwing and grappling techniques. The striking and self-defense techniques are practiced only in Kata form. Judo has been an Olympic event since 1964, and is the only martial art to become an official Olympic sport. The instructor will take registration for all classes at any time during the sessions. If you wish to speak to the instructo r prior to enrollment, you may call 799-9906, or you may visit the class. In today's world, you and your family are exposed daily to issues of violence, gangs, weapons, and child molestation / abduction. This class is designed to provide participants with proven methods of increasing one's alertness and awareness, as well as, providing a solid philosophy in self defense, self discipline, and self confidence. The class is on-going and students may enroll at any time. For more information on specific styles or levels, call the instructor at (707) 425-1847. Location: Ohlone Community Center Locations: InslTuctor: Fees: Wayne Cunningham $35 res/$39 non-res Based on a monthly rate $17 res/$19 non-res additional family members 31519-A Sept. 1994 31519-8 Oct. 1994 Nov. 1994 31519-C 31519-D Dec. 1994 31519-E Jan. 1994 Junior Class - Ages 7 to 11 Mon / Wed Continuing Senior Class - Ages 12 and up Mon/Wed Continuing Katas (Pre-arranged Forms) Friday 6:30-7:30 pm 6:30-7:30 pm Wed Classes at Community /5w im Center Thur Classes at Hjs toric Clubhouse Fri Classes at Community j Swirn Center Ins tructor: Joe Garcia Fees: $35 res/$38 non-res Based on a monthly basis. $20 res/$22 non-res - addi tional famil y members No. 31529-A No. 31529-8 No. 31529-C No. 31529-D No. 31529-E September October November December January All White Belts - Beginners & children under 10 Wed 4:30-5:30 pm 6-9 pm All Yellow Belts - Children under 10 yrs, 9 KY Wed 5:30-6:30 pm Alt Green Belts - Children under 10 yrs Wed 6:30-7:30 pm All Yellow Belts- Adults Thur 5-6 pm All Green Belts and Beginner Whilte Belts - Adults Thur 6-7 pm All Purple Belts and Brown Belts - Children & Adults Thur 7-8 pm All Belts - students must have fighting gear to attend this class. No exceptions Fri 5:30·6:30 pm ,.. There is an adclitional fee of $28.50, for the complete uniform. All orders and payments for the uniform are taken by the ins tructor. A very intent karate student at work! There will be no classes on the following dates: Thursday, October 13 Friday, November 11 Thursday, November 24 Friday, November 25 Friday, December 23 through January 2 26 Fall Herculean �Classes Adult Activities Mace & Pepper Gas Training Porcelain/China Painting Assault Prevention Training and Consulting Services is a training institute that has been certified by the State Department of Justice to license private citizens in the use of tear gas for self-protection. Have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors. Students will also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. This course allows students to learn on an individual basis at their own pace, while making new friends and developing talents that you have been wishing to accomplish for years. There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply information will be provided at time of registration The goal of this vital program is to help you reduce your risk of assault, and increase your self-confidence and personal safety. Mace and / or pepper gas formulation can stop an aggressor up to ten feet away, almost instantaneously. The legal issues concerning pepper based tear gas will also be explained. This course is certified by the State Department of Justice and a State license is issued immediately after completion of the approved training course. (It is illegal for a person to possess tear gas without a State license). In addition to the instruction, class content includes a variety of information pertaining to personal safety on the street, while at work, and in the home. A portion of the lecture will be devoted to the prevention of car jacking and other types of assaults. nlis class is open to the general public. Youth 16 and 17 years old must have signed parental consent. Mace and pepper gas containers are available for purchase the day of class but are not included in the course fee. Training and certification now includes OC (pepper gas spray). Students already possessing a mace license may take this course at half price to receive the additional OC certification. Location: Instructor: Fee: 31515-A 31515-B 31515-C Ohlone Community Center 11/5, 1/14 Community /Swim Center 9/ 17 Ted Todd $31 res / $33.50 non-res 10-12 noon Sat 9/17 10-12 noon Sat 11/5 10-12 noon Sat 1/14 Oil Painting Have fun while learning to draw, paint, deSign, mix colors, and combine colors. Students will also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. This course allows students to learn on an individual basis at their own pace, while developing talents that you have been wishing to accomplish for years. There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply information will be prOVided when registering. Location: CommWlity I Swim Center, Village Room Instructor: Maria S.c. Davi $27 res/$30 non res Tues 10/25-12/13 1-3 pm Tues 1/ 10-2/ 28 1-3 pm Fee: 31516-A 31516-B Location: Instructor: Fee: 31517-A 31517-B Community / Swim Center, Village Room Maria S.c. Davi $27 res/$3O non-res Tues 10/25-12/13 Tues 1/10-2/28 10-12 noon 10-12 noon Hercules Public Stargazing Looking for something different for an evening out? Want something fun, educational, and ~ to do in the evening with the children? Under clear rlight skies' right here in Hercules, see exciting, brilliant views of the moon, planets, beautiful star clusters, galaxies, the Milky Way, and other wonders through telescopes and binoculars, and learn about what you see. Come to our public stargazing program conducted by experienced amateur astronomers for the benefit and enjoyment of skywatchers of all ages. If you are a teacher, bring your class; if a parent, bring your children. If you are an amateur astronomer, novice or expert, bring your own binoculars and telescopes and share your knowledge and enthusiasm. Please, no smoking or alcohol, andno flashlights without a red filter. Dress warm. For more information, call (510) 526-5974. On scheduled evenings, call (510) 7998237 after 7:30 p.m .. Location: Foxboro Neighborhood Park Instructor: David Harris & Marc Duncan Fee: No Charge Dates: 9/10, 10/8,10/29,11/5,12/3,1/7 Time: Sat At dusk • Weather permitting! Partly cloudy OK! 27 Fall Herculean �Classes Youth Activities Tiny Tumblers Ballet for the Young Dancer Come join the fun while learning body movement awareness. Mr. Silveria brings over 10 years experience in motivating and instructing tumbling and gyrrmastics. This class is designed for children ages 5 and 6 years of age and leads students to learn rolls, stretches, cartwheels, hand stands and more in a playful environment. This class is an introduction to the fundamental ballet movements which stimulate grace and muscular development. Your child will learn fun dances to classical music and songs children love, If you require more information, you can call Rosalyn at 525-4619. Clothing: Leotards, tights, and ballet slippers Location: Instructor: Fee: 31522-A 31522-B 31522-C Community /Swim Center, Village Room Matthew Silveria '$32 res/$35 non-res 9-9:45 am Sat 9/24-10/22 9-9:45 am Sat 11/5-12/17* 9-9:45 am Sat 1/7-2/4 There will be no classes on Saturday, Nov. 12 (Victorian Fair) and November 26 (Thanksgiving Day). Tumbling & Pre-Gymnastics This fun-filled class is designed for children 7 - 10 years of age. This course is designed for continuing tumbling students who are preparing for a more advanced gymnastics class. Emphasis will be on balance, coordination and strength. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community 15wim Center, Village Room Matthew Silveria $32 res/$35 non-res 31523-A 31523-B 31523-C Sat Sat Sat 10-10:45 am 10-10:45 am 10-10:45 am 9/24-10/22 11/5-12/17* 1/7-2/4 There will be no classes on Saturday, Nov. 12 (Victorian Fair) and Novmeber 26 (Thanksgiving Day). Stephen L. Gold, DDS" Inc. Orthodontics for Children and Adults,,~ 1~ . ......_:.}.." ,... ~ - 1500 Tara Hills Drive, Suite 204 Pinole, California 94565 ".. ' ' . '(:;".\ , -I .." .~(, ) I >I 415 • 724-4746 (GRIN) "Sculpture of Smiles" 28 Fan Herculean Location: Instructor: Fee: Community /Swiro Center, Village Room Rosalyn Jordan $30 res/$33 non-res $25 res/$28 non-res for additional family members or if you enroll in two classes taught by R Jordan Ages: 3 1/2 to 5 years 31530-A Th 31530-B Th 31530-C Th 9/8-10 /13 4-4:30 pm 10/20-12/1** 4-4:30 pm 12/8-1/19'* 4-4:30 pm Ages: 5 years old and up Th 9/8-10/13 5-5:30 pm 31531-B Th 10/20-12/1** 5-5:30 pm 31531-C Th 12/8-1/19** 5-5:30 pm 31531-A *A winter recital will be held, date to be armounced at a later time. '* There will be no classes on Thursday, November 24 and December 29. �Classes Dancing For Children Lowell Ballet Academy The Parks and Recreation Department would like to welcome instructor Sally Whitehead and her newly created Lowell Ballet Academy back to Hercules! The Lowell Ballet Academy utilizes the Royal Academy of Dancing methodology and syllabus, a style of teaching that is internationally recognized. Sally receIved her formal training and performing experience at the Houston Ballet and the Oakland Ballet and has been teaching in Hercules for over eight years. There is a ballet dress code required for this class. Information will be distributed the first day of class. Instructor: Fees: Sally Whitehead 1 class per week 2 classes per week 3 classes per week Unlimited classes $ 30 res/$33 non-res $ 60 res/$66 non-res $ 80 res/$88 non-res $100 res/$110 non-res Pre-Primary Class (Beginners - 51/2 to 6 years old) Location: Senior Center 111 Civic Drive Thursdays 3:30-4:15 pm 31525-B 9/22-10/27 31525-C 11/3-12/15 (No class on 11 / 24) 31525-D 1/5-2/9 Primary Class (Beginners - 7 to 8 years old) Location: Historic Clubhouse, 535 RaIlroad Avenue Saturdays 9:00-9:45 am 31526-B 9/24-10/29 31526-C 11 /5-12/17 (No class on 11 /26) 31526-D 1/7-2/ 11 B Level Class (Beginners - 9 to 12 years old) Location: Historic Clubhouse, 535 Railroad Avenue Saturdays 9:45-10:45 am 31527-B 9/24-10/29 31527-C 11/5-12/17 (No class on 11/26) 31527-D 1/ 7-2/ 11 Pre-Elementary through Intermediate Levels . Day: Varied' TIme: Vaned' Location: Varied' 31528-A 8/8-9/16 31528-B 9/19-10/29 31528-C 11 / 2-12/17 (No classes on 10/31, 11 /1, and 11 /23-26)' 31528-D 1/2-2/ 11 'Days and times are scheduled with the instructor for the advanced level classes listed above. Tap for Boys and Girls High energy and lots of fun! Routines and great .rhythmic patterns for dancing feet will be t~ught. Be~ldes developing coordination and grace, this class stimulates concentration which can be lffiportant ill learnmg academic subjects. Clothing: Tap shoes and comfortable clothing Location: Instructor: Fee: for Community /Swim Center, Village Room Rosalyn Jordan $30 res/$33 non-res $25 res/$28 non-res additional family members or if you enroll in two classes taught by R. Jordan Ages: 3 1/ 2 to 5 years old 31532-A Thur 9/8-10/13 31532-B Thur 10/20-12/ 1 31532-C Thur 12/8-1/ 19 Ages: 5 years old and up 31533-A Thur 9/8-10/13 31533-B Thur 10/ 20-12/ 1 31533-C Thur 12/ 8-1 / 19 4:30-5 pm 4:30-5 pm 4:30-5 pm 5:3~ pm 5:30-6 pm 5:30-6 pm 'A winter recital will be held, date to be announced at a later time. 29 Fall Herculean �Classes - Parenting Workshops Hercules Educational Living Program (H.E .L.P.) H.E.L.P. The Parks and Recreation Department is committed to assisting parents and guardians in opening communication with their children, learning family problem solving skills, and options for families in conflict. OUf aim is to provide programs and activities which will aide families within the community in resolving today's parenting issues. The Parks and Recreation Department is continuing in its third season in developing an informative parenting program series in which our participants w ill obtain information, techniques, and local support opportunities with other concerned parents and guardians. The Fall series contin ues to be co-sponsored by the Richmond Adult School Division of the West Contra Costa Unified School Distric t. Instructor Doug Spangler returns with his enthusiastic teaching styles, as well as, a new instructor. Session I - Effective Parenting Techniques Here's a 3-session course for parents of toddlers to preschoolers. How do parents take care of themselves and their children, so both get their needs met? Young children present specific challenges, often when the parent is feeling frustrated and stressed. Learn skills to help children when they are experiencing problems and parents will learn skills to handle situations where their needs are being interfered with. This course includes practical ways to resolve conflicts and communicate respectfully. lnstructor Location: Fee: 31518-A Chan 9/14-9/28 7:15-9:15 pm Session II - Parenting the Elementary School Age Child Adolescence: You've heard about how hard it is on parents and children alike. But it doesn't have to be a difficult time for your family. If you're the parent of an elementary school child, there is important foundation work you can do ll.QW. to benefit everyone. Don' t be fooled--the relative calm of the grade school years is actually a critical time for good parenting. If you wait until your child is a teenager to help him / her adjust or cope with those difficult years, you may have lost some valuable time and inp ut. In this 3-session course, you will learn what you can do during the pre-teen years to help your child prepare academically, psychologically and emotionally for the "tough" teen years ahead. If you want to avoid the pitfalls and enjoy your child's teenage years, you need to attend this class. Bring a friend. 30 Fall Herculean Fee: $12 31518-6 Wed Doug Spangler Senior Gen ter, 111 Civic Dr. 10/12-10/26 7:15-9:15 pm Session III - Family Relationships What do you do when your pre-schooler doesn't talk to you, or doesn't listen to you after repeated attempts for their attention? Parents often feel frustrated when they need to communicate with their children and get no response. In this 3-hour workshop learn specific ways to respond to your child to encourage rapport, the things to avoid that may block communication, and h ow to communicate your needs clearly and resp ectfully. Instructor: Location: Fee: 31518-C Sat Chan Senior Center, 111 Civic Dr. $6 10/15 9:00 am-12 noon Session IV- Parenting the Adolescent One of the most frustrating times for parents is living with and understanding teenagers. What do teens really need? What are they up to? Why do they do the things they do? How do you influence them or get them to behave responsively? These and other questions will be addressed in this 3-session course. You'll learn specific parenting and communication skills, and how to apply them to the many challenges you and your teen Senior Center, 11] Civic Dr. $12 Wed Instructor: Location: face. The class will focus on the daily issues unique to coping with and constructively raising teenagers. Bring a friend. Instructor: Location: Fee: 31518-D Doug Spangler Senior Center, 111 Civic Dr. $12 Wed 11/2-11/16 7:15-9:15 pm �Rental Facilities Do You Need a Place For Your Party? The Community/Swim Center - This facility is situated within a beautiful valley surrounded by eucalyptus groves and open space. This facility is best suited for parties, fund-raising events, weddings, receptions, and other social gatherings not to exceed 300 people. The Community Center portion of this facility includes a large assembly room, with a portable stage area, three multipurpose classrooms, a full commercial kitchen, outdoor patio area, rest rooms, and parking lot. COlllnt;Uni.·ty Ohlone Swim Center Reservation Procedures - For detailed information on rental fees, facility availability and application procedures, pick up a Facility Application Packet at the Community / Swim Center during normal business hours. The packet contains step-by-step instructions for booking all of the City's five facilities. Reservations must be made in person. Phone reservations will not be accepted. Comfortable, Personalized Dental Care • • • • • • • Dentures - Partials & Relines Permanent Teeth To Replace Dentures Cosmetic Dentistry Periodontal Care - Gums Intravenous Sedation For Your Comfort State-of-the-Art Antiseptic Procedures Convenient Payment Plans HERCULES DENTAL CARE John B. Wayland, DDS Call Today! 799-3100 31 Fall Herculean �Senior Services Come Visit Your Senior Center! Hercules Senior Center 111 Civic Drive 799 - 8219 Special Services Friends, Food, and Fun and Companionship is what the Hercules Senior program is all about. Join our center for a day of activities or to just come and relax for awhile. The program provides a variety of social and recreational activities in a horne-like atmosphere with an emphasis on hospitality. You will be warmly welcomed by our volunteer staff when you stop in to visit our center or to ask for additional information about our programs and services. Free Blood Pressure Screening 2nd Wed of the month 11 am In this supportive envirorunent you will find a variety of social, recreational and intellectual services for all seniors. The Hercules Senior program and support services are available to adults 55 and over. Most activities and programs welcome participation by adults of all ages on a space available basis. These services include classes, day/overnight excursions, nutrition services, health screening services, multi-cultural enrichment, and much, much more! Our program strives to ensure a phYSically and emotionally non-threatening environment for all, as well as encouraging socialization with peers. We encourage you to drop in and say hello to our staff and volunteers any time Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Our center will provide you with updated information on current and upcoming activities and events. On-Going Activities Golden Days Hot Lunch Program Mon-Wed -Fri 11 :30 Participant must be age 60 or older. Sign up one day prior. Cost: $1.50-$1 .75 Pot Luck Lunch 2nd Thur of month 12 Noon Hercules Healthy Hikers Mon and Thur 9-10 am This walking group meets at RefugiO Valley Park. Bingo Mon-Wed-Thur-Fri 12:30-2 pm Become An Official Member of the Senior Center Membership cards are now available for you. Please stop by and see Kathy Gagnon at the Senior Center. Fees are $5.00 per person or $8.00 per couple; half price from now through December. 32 Fall Herculean Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) . Free help with: Medicare, Medicap, Billings/Claims, Nursing Home Insurance, Legal Services 1st & 3rd Mon 9-10:30 am By Appointment Only! Legal, Health, Personal, Immigration & Job Referrals Notary Public Free Service - By Appointment Only Classes Ballroom Dancing Wed 1-3 pm Country Line Dancing Mon 9-10 am Instructor: Gil Chun $l/c1ass $2.50/ class English as Second Language (ESL) Mon & Fri 12:30-3:00 pm No charge. Offered through Richmond Adult Education Fabric Painting Mon & Fri* 10-12 Instructor: Louise Horton *lst & 3rd Wed & Fri of month Needlebeads Workshop Thur 10:30-3 pm Instructor: Wong Nutrition 2nd Thur 10-11 am Instructor: Tracy Baker, Doctors Hospital Plastic Canvas Wed 10-1 pm Instructor: June Puckett Punch Embroidery Wed & Fri* 10-12 pm Instructor: Louise Horton *lst & 3rd Wed & Fri of month Sequin Art Wed* 10-12 pm Instructor: Louise Horton *lst Wed of month Tai Chi Tues 8:30-10 am Instructor: Bryan Umeki �Senior Services IjYou Don't See Your Favorite Class, Let Us Know Senior Stretch Calligraphy For You Treat your mind, body and spirit to deep relaxation each week. Join us for a class that is designed for the special needs of seniors. We will be teaching an array of nonimpact deep muscle exercises. Learn the proper way to stretch the tight areas of your body. Great for overall relaxation! This class is ongoing and students may join at any time. Wear loose clothing and be ready to feel GREAT! Instructor: Dr. Denise Walther with Leslie Zarrinkhameh Two mini-classes are being offered by Estelle Baumert, who has taught Calligraphy for the past 8 years. If you are interested, call the Hercules Senior Center and ask to be placed on the list to receive more information about these classes, and you will be sent a flyer with all the particulars. Each class will have three 2-hour sessions, mid-morning or early afternoon .. Times and dates will be announced. Tues The Refresher That Pauses! 1:00-1:45 pm English as a Second Language This program is offered for those with limited or no knowledge of the English language. Emphasis is placed on understanding and speaking English for everyday use. Instruction will include: pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, listening, speaking, reading, writing and other basic English survival skills. Classes are available at the Hercules Senior Center, Monday and Friday from 12:30 to 3:00 pm. This class is open to all adults regardless of age. This class is being offered free of charge. Ang programang "English as a Second Language" ay isang pagkakataong inihahandog para sa mga may kaunti 0 walang kaalaman sa salitang English. Ang pagunawa at pagsasalita ng English na pang-araw-araw ang siyang binibigyan ng halaga. Ang pagtuturo ng pagbigkas, bukabularyo, was tong balarila, pagdinig, pagsasalita, pagbasa, pagsulat at iba pang mga natitirang karunungan ng batayang English. Ang mga klase ay gaganapin sa Hercules Senior Center, Lunes at Biyernes, 12:30-3:00 pm, "alas dole y media" hanggang 3:00 p.m. Driver Improvement for Drivers 55 & Older This course is designed for mature driver~ to help increase awareness of driving precautions that can, and should, be used to compensate for diminished physical and visual skills. You will improve your driving skills and become eligible for reduced insurance costs. When you complete this 8 hour course of instruction with our experienced driver education instructor, you will receive a 3 YEAR CERTIFICATE, registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The certificate registration is your record of eligibility for REDUCED AUTO INSURANCE PREMIUMS. This 4 week course will be offered at the Hercules Senior Center on Tuesdays from 9:30-11:30 am. This course starts 11/15/94, and the fee is $12.50. Has your Calligraphy pen been collecting dust on your desk? Have you forgotten whether "p" is one stroke or two? Clean off your nib and let's start writing again! This class is a refresher course to the foundational Calligraphy class. We'll do an extensive alphabet review, various writing exercises, and offer the usual support and motivation and lemon drops. WhatA Card! We' ve all done it: Planned on making each and every Chanukah and Christmas card this year, but a week after you'd planned on having them in the mail, you're at the store buying boxes of the most expensive cards to compensate for your procrastination/lack of imagination. We'll lOgically plan a dl'sign and medium and investigate possibilities that may not have occurred to you. Be prepared to share your ideas and successes with us! \.~f'~ .t,l- ' f~~t W ~eEnjoy the fall season! ~ Take a class at the Senior Center! 33 Fall Herculean A �Youth Services Tiny Tots Child Care The Parks & Recreation Department offers a Before/ Aiter School Child Care Program for children in K-6 grades. The Child Care Program is designed to enhance the child's school experience through socialization and recreation activities. The program operates during the school year from 6:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. The daily sched ule is structured to offer a variety of activities including crafts, games, sports, cultural appreciation, and life skills. Within the daily schedule there is also a short time allotted for homework. The Child Care Program is offered in the City's Child Care Buildings at Ohlone School and Hercules School (Lupine Site). For more information, please contact the Program Coordinators at each location. Lupine Child Care Center 1905 Lupine Ohlone Child Care Center 1616 Pheasant 799-8259 799-8224 Hanna Ranch School is scheduled to open Oct. 1,1994 for all 4-5-6 graders who currently attend Hercules School. The Parks and Recreation Department will offer a Before/ After School Child Care Program at Hanna Ranch School starting Oct. 1. Prior to Oct. 1, child care will be available at the Lupine Child Care Center. The program at Hanna School will be specially designed for 4-5-6 graders. Ohlone School's (Ohlone Child Care Center's) first day of the new school year is July 6 (Wed). This is for Yellow, Red, and Green Tracks. Blue Track's first day of the school year is August 2, 1994. The Hercules School's (Lupine Child Care Center's) first day of the school year 1994-95 is August 31. Registration is open to the public. Please register at the Community / Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road The TIny Tots program is a pre-school experience for children 2 yrs. 9 mos. to 5 yrs. of age. The Tmy Tots Preschool consists of two different types of program options to serve the children based upon their age. The program is designed to assist your child in developing self-confidence and self-esteem, along with a sense of responsibility and independence. The activities will cover the social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and creative aspects of your child's development. Registration is also open to non-residents and is accepted on a first come, first served basis. Tmy Tots programs are offered at the following locations: Lupine Child Care Center 1905 Lupine Ohlone Child Care Center 1616 Pheasaot Foxboro Community Center 1025 Caoterbury Drive The "Little Leamer" program is designed to introduce children to the preschool experience. The emphasis of this class is learning how to work with others in a variety of social situations. Numbers, colors, shapes, and letters are introduced and special attention is paid to both large and small motor development. . Tues/Thur 9-12 noon $78 res/$82 non-res/Monthly The "Pre-Kindergarten" program is designed for 4-yearaids who will start kindergarten the following school year. This program is designed to prepare children for kindergarten, and not to accelerate them beyond the basic requirements set by the school district. M/W /F 9-12 noon $115 res/$120 non-res/Monthly Registration for Fall Tmy Tots Programs is now being accepted at the Community /Swirn Center, 2001 RefugiO Valley Road. For more information, please contact the Tmy Tots Program Coordinator at 799-8259 or 799-8235. Child Care Program Fees Fees do not include holidays and scheduled inservice (non-student) days. These fees are monthly. Three-Day Option/Monthly Five-Day Option/Monthly Grade 4-6 Kinder Grade 1-3 Grade 4-6 Kinder Grade 1-3 A.M. Care A.M. Care $55 $ 55 $ 92 $92 $ 55 $92 School Dismissal to 4:30 p.m. School Dismissal to 4:30 p.m. $124 $ 79 $64 $207 $132 $106 School Dismissal to 6:30 p.m. School Dismissal to 6:30 p.m. $119 $299 $212 $199 $179-.!' ... $127 Four-Day Option/Monthly A.M. Care $ 74 $ 74 $ 74 School Dismissal to 4:30 p.m. $124 $106 $ 85 School Dismissal to 6:30 p.m. $179 $170 34 Fall Herculean $159 �Youth Services Day Camps Intersession Day Camp Program Intersession is a weekly day camp offering care for children who are out of school during their track break on the Ohlone School Multi Track Education Program. The program is open to school age children, grades K-6 .. There will be arts, crafts, sports, games, music and lots of fun! Registration is on-going. Space is limited to 28 children each week. Ths program will be held at Ohlone Child Care Center, 1616 Pheasant. For more information, call 799-8224. Intersession Dates Session 1 Yellow Red August 29 to September 23 September 26 to October 21 Session II Blue Green Yellow Red October 24 to November 18 November 21 to December 16 January 3 to January 27 January 30 to March 3 Day Camp will be available at Lupine Child Care Center only on December 19, 20, 21 22, 23 & 27, 28, 29, and 30 for grades K-6. Day Camp will be closed December 26 and January 2. Presidents Week Day Camp Is you child out of school during the week of February 21-24? The Parks & Recreation Department is offering a special program for Presidents Week Break. The program is open to elementary school age children grades K-3 at the Lupine Child Care Site and grades 4-6 at the Ohlone Child Care Site. Non-residents are welcome. The program runs from 6:00 am to 6:30 pm. There will be arts & crafts, sports, games and music. Registration will begin January 9, 1995. Space is limited and is based on a first come, first served basis. Note: The program will be closed Presidents Day; Monday, February 20. Spring Break Session III Blue Green Yellow Red with a variety of daily activities. The children will participate in seasonal arts & crafts, games and sports The Parks & Recreation Department will be sponsoring a special camp during the Spring Break. The camp is for elementary school-age children grades K-6. Nonresidents are welcome. The camp runs from 6:00 am to 6:30 pm with a variety of daily activities. The children will participate in seasonal arts & crafts, along with games and sports. March 6 to March 31 April 3 to April 28 May 1 to May 26 May 30 to June 16 Winter Recess Day Camp The Parks & Recreation Department will be sponsoring a special camp during the WIDter Recess. The camp is for elementary school age children grades K-6. Nonresidents are welcome. The camp runs from 6:00 am to 6:30pm Children must be pre-registered. Space is limited and is based on first come, first served basis. Day Camp will be available at Lupine Child Care Center only on April 17-21 for grades K-6. Fees For All Day Camps Listed Above Five-Day OptionlWeekly Three-Day OptionlWeekly $85/res $95/non-res $ 7.50/res $10/non-res A.M. Extended Care 6-8 am P.M. Extended Care 4:30-6:30 pm $ 7.50/res $10/non-res Core Program 8 am-4:30 pm Core Program 8 am-4:30 pm $68/res A.M. Extended Care 6-8 am $ 6/res P.M. Extended Care 4:30-6:30 pm $ 6/res $51/res $57/non-res $ 4.50/res $ 6/non-res $ 4.50/res $ 6/non-res Registration foans are available at the Community Swim Four-Day OptionlWeekly Core Program 8 arn-4:30 pm A.M. Extended Care 6-8 am P.M. Extended Care 4:30-6:30 pm $76/non-res $ 8/non-res $ 8/non-res Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. A $10 deposit is required for each week reserved (deposit will be applied to weekly fee) . The deposit amount is non-transferrable and non- refundable. 35 Fall Herculean �New Teen Program Safe, Fun Activities for Teens City of Hercules New Year-round Teen Program Fall 1994 The New Teen Center will operate Monday through Friday: 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p .m., and Saturday: 10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m. at the Community /Swim Center located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road in the Dynamite Room. The Teen Center will provide Recreational opportunities to youth, ages 13-18 (entering 7th through 12th grade). Youth must provide a copy of Birth Certificate. The Fall, Winter and Spring Activities will include: • Foosball-Table Hockey' Teen Club • Bumper Pool • Bowling • Dominoes • Card Games • Checkers • Table Games • Ping Pong • Basketball • Chess • Videos & Movies Program Fees: Option-1 Drop-In, Teen Center $ 1.25 Per Day Res $1.50 Non-Res Option-2 $ 5.00 Per Week Res $7.00 Non-Res Option-3 Teen Club Officer $20 Per Year (October to October) Must complete a Volunteer Application Must sign a Volunteer Agreement to work in the Teen Center and / or Concession Stand Must attend Teen Club Meetings Will serve as an elected officer of the Teen Club Option-4 Bowling Club / Pinole Valley Lanes. $6 Per Week. Free kick Off Party September 24 at 7:00 p.m. Price include: 3 Games, Shoes, Use of Colored House Ball, High Game, and High Series Trophies, Pizza Christmas Party on December 17th. The Teen Bowling Club will start Saturday, October 1, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. We will have automatic Scoring. Sign up today for the Hercules Teen Bowling Club The New Teen Club The City is now recruiting officers for the New Teen Club that will be organized in October 1994. The Teen Club will participate in long range program planning, SpeCial Events, Fund Raisers, and the Concession Stand. The Teen Club will co-sponsor activities with the Parks & Recreation Department. The Club will also advise the Parks & Recreation Department of Teen Program priorities. The Teen Club will develop a Neighborhood Beautification Program to include maintenance of yards and appearance in the community. The Teen Club will accept all donations to the City on their behalf for services rendered. The Teen Club Officers will consist of the following: • President • Vice President • Assistant Secretary • Secretary ""Treasurer The purpose of the Teen Club shall be to provide a Business Development Enterprise opportunity for youth and produce additional revenue to fund special teen activities and purchase additional program supplies and equipment. Recreation Room The Teen Activity Room is restricted to Teens Only! No adult participation. The Activity Room will be open Monday through Friday; 4:00 p .m . - 7:00 p.m. and Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Parents and Guardians are welcome to drop by at any time. We welcome your comments and suggestions. This Room will be open to all youth who have paid the required fees. This room is equipped with: Heavy duty Table Hockey- Foosball Table, Ping Pong Table, Heavy Duty Bumper Pool Table, Colorful Heavy Duty Multi-Use Card Tables, Comfortable Padded Stacking Chairs, Color TV/VCR, Cassette Stereo, and many table games. For additional information call the Community /Swim Center at 799-8291. Our goal is a bright life for our kids. 36 Fall Herculean �- - ----- - -------------------------------------------- Teen Activities & Services Fun Activities For Teens Youth Oil Painting Other Great Teen A ctivities & Classes Youth, ages 7-17 years, will have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors. Your child will also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. This course allows students to learn on an individual basis at their own p ace, while making new friends and developing new talents. Location: Ins tructor: Fee: 31521-A 31521-8 32521-C 32521-D Community /Swi m Center, Village & Press Rm Maria S.c. Davi $27 res/$30 non-res Tues Tues Fri Fri 10/25-12/13 1/10-2 / 28 10/ 21-12 / 16' 1/13-3/3 3:30-5 pm 3:30-5 pm 3:30-5 pm 3:30-5 pm • There is an adcti tional fee for supplies. Suppl y information will be provided at time of registration. *There will be no class on Friday, November 25 (Thanksgiving Holiday). Ballet See Page 28 Elementary Flag Football See Page 42 Girls Elementary Basketball See Page 42 Judo See Page 26 Karate See Page 26 Pee Wee Basketball See Page 42 Tennis See Page 40 Youth/Teen Open Gym See Page 41 Hercules Teens await another day offun-filled activities at the Hercules Teen Center Amy Holmes, Teen Center Leader, & Jennifer Hewitt, Ohlone Child Care Aide, at the Hercules Pool overseeing the swim time. Teen Center participants enjoy an afternoon at the pool! L to R Sean Alfonso, James Johnson, Chris Hodah 37 Fall Herculean �Classes Adult Activities or Let's Cook! Cooking 101 The Parks and Recreation Department would like to welcome aboard a new and exciting cooking series for ages 16 and up! Cooking 101 will focus on particular styles and techniques. Students will receive a packet containing all the recipes and techniques related to the session topic. No other equipment is needed for the classes, although you may want to bring a pencil and paper to take notes. At the conclusion of each class, students will also be able to enjoy the food that was created in class. The instructors for this cooking series will be Chef Jeff Moschetti and food Jover Mindy Niualiku. Chef Jeff is currently working at Skates By The Bay restaurant in Berkeley. Jeff attended the California Culinary Academy, and graduated with the highest honor the Academy gives out. He also worked on the PBS series "Cookinl? at the Academy". Jeff is a very imaginative Chef and will teach you things that you can do at home. Mindy is a food lover and does catering on the side. She recently catered tl1e H eritage Garden Fundraiser. Mindy is a graduate of the Academy of Art College in San Francisco. • A minimum one week pre-registration is required to allow adequate time for instructors to plan menu amounts. We also ask that young children are not brought to these classes for safety purposes. Session One - "One Pot Dishes for Sunday Dinner" In this class, we will prepare a nice soup with a special seasonal salad and easy bread, a Sunday pot roast with root vegetables that will simmer slowly all day, and a pear dessert that will top the Sunday supper - very easy and relaxing to do. Location: Fee: 31520-A Senior Center, 111 Civic Drive $40 res/$45 non-res Fri 10/ 21 6:30-9:30 pm There will be no classes on Saturday, Nov. 12 (Victorian Fair) and Novmeber 26 (Thanksgiving Day). Session Two - "Thanksgiving Side Dishes Made Easy & Elegant" This class will feature the following side dishes: a special cranberry salad, sweet potatoes done in a n ew sweet, tangy way, two appetizers, and one fantastic vegetable dish. We will also discus the makings of a moist, tender turkey. Loca tion: Senior Center, 111 Civic Drive Fee: $40 res/$45 non-res 31520-B Fri 11 / 18 6:30-9:30 pm Session Three - "Holiday Open House Menu" We will prepare several appetizers that will include shrimp with a spicy dip, blintzes filled with cream cheese and then baked in a tangy citrus sauce, a vegetable platter with two dips, and a punch for all ages or just for adults. We will also give wonderful tips on how to decorate for your holiday table. Computer Training . Featuring Fully Equipped Computer Lab Small Class Size Personalized Instruction Topics for ALL Levels of Interest Convenient Hercules Location 560 Railroad Avenue, Hercules, CA 510-724-0661 38 FaU Herculean Loca tion: Senior Center, 111 Civic Drive Fee: $40 res/$45 non-res 31520-C Fri 12/9 6:30-9:30 pm �Sports & Fitness Get Healthy! Back Flexibility & Strengthening Jazzercise The purpose of this class is to teach an array of noimpact deep muscle therapy exercises. You will learn how to prevent (or rid yourself of) unnecessary back discomfort by flexing and strengthening your delicate back muscles. Excellent for overall toning! Great before or after workouts! This class is on-going and students may join at any time during the month or may pay on a drop-in basis. Please bring mat and wear loose clothing. Fees are monthly. The art of jazz dance combined with the science of exercise physiology. Each 60- to 6S-minute class includes both easy-to-follow, fun aerobic-dance routines and muscle-toning-and-stretching exercise; a warm-up precedes the aerobics, and cool-downs follow the exercise. All to the beat of great music, from oldies to jazz to the newest popular tunes! New students may register at class and join anytime. Location: Instructor: Instructors: Holly Bengtson & Linda Young Location: Community jSwim Center, Main Room Senior Center Dr. Denise Walther Tues Continuing 6:30-7:30 pm $15 res/$17 non-res * Students may attend class on a drop-in basis at $5 per class. Yoga and Body Scan Meditation The benefits of yoga - flexibility, strength; and balance along with the benefits of meditation -centeredness, calmness, and inner knowing - can be brought to bear in the moment by moment unfolding of our daily lives. Regardless of the stressors we encounter, we always have the opportunity to find our point of balance and to focus attention on the renewing reality of our breath. In this beginning class we learn a basic breathing technique, a body scan meditation, and simple yoga poses. Instructor: Fee: Community /Swim Center, Vtllage Room Phyllis Clipson $40 res/$45 non-res 31512-A 31512-B 9/19-11/7 Man 1/9-3/13* Man Location: 9-10 am 9-10 am "" There will be no classes on Monday, January 16 (President's Day) and February 20 (Martin Luther King. Jr. Day). There is an additional $11.00 fee for practice cassette, payable to the instructor on the first day of class. ~~ .. . . . . tl* ~~ Wed/Fri Man/Wed Sat Tues/Ihur Sun 9:15-10:30 am * 6:30-7:30 pm* 9-10 am 6:15-7:15 pm* 9-10 am Drop-In: $6 4 Classes: $20 8 Classes: $28 U Classes: $36 * Baby-sitting available these classes ortly. Fee: $1.00 per family. Special Note: There will be no Tuesday & Thursday morning classes through December 1994. Tai Chi Chuan Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese exercise designed to promote flexibility, strength, balance and coordination. It also emphasizes stretching and slow graceful movements and is especially good for reducing tension in the body: Many animal movements are mimicked in teaching this art form such as the bear's, the tiger's, and the crane's, just to mention a few. The form of Tai Chi being taught is called Kwang Ping Yang Style, which is at least 3,000 years old, and is rarely taught outside of China. This class is also beneficial as a tool for meditation purposes. Location: Instructor: Foxboro Community Center Fee: Sessions A&C $44 res/$48 non-res Fee: Session B 31513-A 31513-B 31513-C Sat Sat Sat Bryan Umeki $33 res/$36 non-res 9/10-10/29 11/5-12/17* 1/7-2/25 9-10:30 am 9-10:30 am 9-10:30 am *No class on Saturday, November 26 (Thankgiving Holiday) 39 Fall Herculean �Tennis Want To Improve Your Swing? Tennis Classes Pee Wee Tennis Ages 4 to 6 Lessons at several levels will be offered by long-time local teaching pro Amado Lozano. The beginning level stresses instruction in the basic strokes; forehand, backhand, volley, overhead and the serve. At the intermediate level, stroke improvement is stressed and added emphasis is placed on instruction and drills related to ball direction, court coverage and keeping the ball in play. Advanced instruction will continue to stress the fundamentals, but with instruction and drills emphasizing skills needed in match play; placing shots, sustaIDing a rally; and developing a consistent serve. Students will play points and matches against one another, discuss conditioning and the potential for entering tournaments. Pee Wee Tennis is a comprehensive program designed to introduce children 4 to 6 years old to the game of tennis in a fun and rewarding way. By tailoring the equipment and size of the playing court to the size, needs, and athletic ability of children, Mr. Pee Wee Tennis allows them to learn the sport quickly and to have fun! The basic concept is similar to that of T-Ball, the pint size version of baseball. Every element of Mr. Pee Wee Tennis has been created specifically for small players, from the short court to the 21" rackets and foam tennis balls. Students may provide their own 21" racquet, or purchase one from the Parks & Recreation Department for $15.00. Locations: All classes are held at Refugio Valley Tennis Court Complex on the comer of Refugio Valley Road and Pheasant Drive. $40 resl$45 non-res Fee: Beginner Ages 7 to 14 31401-A Mon 9/19-10/10 31401-B Mon 10/17-11/14* 31401-C Mon 11/21-12/12 3:30-4:30 pm 3:30-4:30 pm 3:30-4:30 pm Beginner Ages 14 & up Mon 9/19-10/10 31402-A 31402-B Mon 10/17-11/14* 31402-C Mon 11/21-12/12 4:30-5:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm 31403-A 31403-B 31403-C 3:30-4:30 pm 3:30-4:30 pm 3:30-4:30 pm Sat Sat Sat 9/24-10/15 10/22-11/12 11/19-12/17* Intermediate All Ages: 31404-A Tues 9/6-9/27 31404-B Tues 10/4-10/25 31404-C Tues 11/1-11/22 4:30-5:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm Advanced All Ages 31405-A Tues 31405-B Tues 31405-C Tues 6:00-7:00 pm 6:00-7:00 pm 6:00-7:00 pm 9/6-9/27 10/4-10/25 11/1-11/22 *No classes on 10/31 (Halloween) or 11/16 (Saturday after Thanksgiving). Location: Fee: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $30 resl$35 non-res 31406A 31406B 31406C Tues Tues Tues 9/6-9/27 10/4-10/25 11/1-11/22 3:30-4 pm 3:30-4 pm 3:30-4 pm Adult Open Gym Program Join all your friends for a energetic evening of basketball or volleyball. Open play periods are ongoing for persons sixteen (16) and over. Players, beginner to advanced, are encouraged to drop-in. Play periods are for fun and designed to create a social, recreational environment where everyone feels comfortable participating & socializing! Location: Community /Swim Center · Mon/Thur Wed Basketball Volleyball 7:45-10 pm 7:45-10 pm $3.50 Drop-in* $3.50 Drop-in* *Discotint passes available for residents. Refer to the Open Gym Pass section on next column. Note: Open gym program not available during league programs. 40 Fall Herculean �Sports & Fitness We Have Open Gyms! Youth/Teen Open Gym Open Gym Passes Join all your friends for an exciting game of basketball. Open play periods are scheduled for youth and teens ages 9 - 16 years, non-residents are welcome. Players, with beginner to advanced skill levels, are encouraged to drop-in. The play periods are for fun and designed to create a sociat recreational environment where everyone feels comfortable participating and socializing! The City of Hercules Community j Swim Center complex has open gym passes available for residents and nonresidents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry; while the nonresident passes are for convenience only and are set at the regular drop-in rate. Open Gym Passes are valid throughout the year. Location: Community / Swim Center Mon/ Pri 2-4 pm Fee: $1.50 res & non-res Drop-in Rates: Adults-$3.50 Open Gym Passes: "'Discount passes available for residents. Refer to the Open Gym Pass. Holiday Open Gym Location: Tuesday to Friday Youth (16 & under) $1.50 Daytime Use Only Community Swim/Center Gymnasium 12/26-12/30 11 am-2 pm Dynamite Pass 10 visits Avid Athlete 25 visits Adults Youth Adults Youth $25 res/$35 non-res $12 res / $15 non-res $50 res / $87.50 non-res $25 res/ $37.50 non-res I.D. will be requested for purchase of resident discount pas~es. "Discount passes available for residents. Whole Life • Term • Universal Dividends • Loans • Cash Value Premiums • Riders • Conversions It's Easy To Feel Confused About Life Insurance There's a lot to know about life insurance before you can decide what's right for you! And since protecting your family is a serious business, the last thing you need from insurance programs for years. I can answer your questions about insurance and help you select products to provide a secure future for your family. No pressure. 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The program is created to introduce new parti?ipant~ to . dribbling, shooting, passing, and reboundmg skills wh~e further developing the abilities of girls who have expenence in the sport. League fee includes a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, league games, referees, and awards at the conclusion of the season. The Pee Wee basketball program is designed to teach the basic fundamentals of basketball with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce participants to dribbling, shooting, passing, and rebounding skills, in addition to assisting in the development of eye-hand and running coordination. League fee includes a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, league games, referees, and awards at the conclusion of the season. The league is open to girls ages 10 to 12 years with beginner to advanced skill levels. Participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate at the time of registration. Birthdates of players must faU between December 18, 1981 and December 17, 1984. Maximum enrollment is 40 with a minimum of 24 necessary to conduct the program. There will be a parent information meeting to discuss rules and regulations on Monday, September 26 at 7:15 p.m. at the Community /Swim Center. The league is open to boys and girls ages 7 to 9 years old with beginner to advanced skill levels. Participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate at the time of registration. Birthdates of players must fall between December 18,1984 and December 17, 1987. Maximum enrollment is 40 with a minimum of 24 necessary to conduct the program. There will be an information meeting to discuss rules and regulations on Monday, September 26th at 7:15 p.m. in the Village Room. Practice sessions will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays either from 4:00-5:15 pm or 5:00-6:15 pm. League games will be played on Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings with each team normally playmg once per week. Practice sessions will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays either from 4:00-5:15 pm or 5:00-6:15 p.m. League games will be played on Friday afternoons or Saturday mornings with each team normally playing once per week. Location: COIT)IDunity jSwim Center, Gymnasium Fee: $60 res/$65 non-res 10/4-12/17 4-5:15 pm 10/4-12/17 5-6:15 pm Tue/Thur Tue/Thur Priority registration: (Hercules residents Only) 9/6 - 9/17 Open Registration: (Residents and Non-Residents) 9/19 -10/1 Location: Community jSwim Center, Gymnasium Fee: $60 res/$65 non-res Man/Wed 10/3-12/17 4-5:15 pm Man/Wed 10/3-12/17 5-6:15 pm Priority registration: (Hercules Residents Only) 9/ 6 - 9/17 Open registration: (Residents and Non-Residents) 9/19 -10/1 Elementary Flag Football Youths 11 and 12 years of age interested in having fun and developing their fundamental football skills can join in the inaugural season of the Parks and Recreation Department flag football program, Passing, ball handling, blocking and team play will be stressed in this league. Participants must bring a copy of their birth certificates at the time of registration. Boys or girls born between November 20, 1981 and November 19, 1983 are eligible. There will be an informational meeting to discuss rules and regulations on Thursday, September 8, 1994 at 7:15 p.m. at the . Community Swim Center. Practice sessions will be held on Tuesday and Thursday 11-12 year old with games played on Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings. Location: 42 Fan Herculean Fee: Tue/Thur Mon/Wed Refugio Valley Park $60 res/$65 non-res. 9/12-11/19 9/11-11/19 3:30-5 p .m . 3:30-5 p.m. �Sports & Fitness Keep Fit the Fun Way! Women's Open Basketball League The Women's Open Basketball League is designed for teams with five or more players, ages 16 and older. Games are played on Monday evenings beginning at 7:50 p.m. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee . Teams will be required to provide a photograph of each player on the team roster prior to the start of league play. Individuals are encouraged to sign up on the player interest list for possible placement on teams. Maxirnum roster size is 10 with a minimum of five players. All games will be officiated by certified basketball officials using modified NCAA women's rules. The department must have a minimum of four teams to run the league and a maximum of six teams will be admitted. Rules and game schedule will be discussed at the manager 's m eeting on September 12, 1994, 7:15 p.m. in the Village Room. For more information call the Sport League Manager at 799-8295. Location: Community Swim Center Gym Fee: $400 res/$450 non-res per team Mon 9/26-12/12 7:50-10:50 p .m. There is an additional $5 fee per non-resident on a resident team. To qualify for resident team status, at least six players on a team's roster must reside in Hercules. rcUleS hirop a:ctic enter ~ 799-0900 Dr. Denise I. Walther Chiropractor Men's Open Basketball League The Men's Open Basketball League is designed for teams with 5 or more players, ages 16 and over. Games are played on Thursday evenings beginning at 7:50 p.m Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Teams will be required to provide a photograph of each player on the team roster prior to the start of league play. Individuals are encouraged to sign-up on the player interest list for possible placement on teams. lv,Iaxirnum roster size is 10 with a minimum of 5 players. All games will be officiated by certified basketball officials using modified NCAA men's rules. The department must have a minimum of 4 teams to run the league and a maximum of 6 teams will be admitted. Rules and game schedule will be discussed at the manager's meeting on Monday, September 19, 7:15 p.m. in the Village Room. For more information, call our Sport League Manager at 799-8295. Location: Fee: Th Community I Swim Center Gymnasium $400' res/ $450 non-res 10/ 20-1 / 26 7:50-10:50 pm Gentle and effective spinal care ... Naturally Creekside Shopping Cneter 1581 Sycamore Avnue, Suite 4 Hercules, California 94547 'There is an additional $5.00 fee per non-resident player on a resident team. To qualify for a resident team status, at least six players on a team's roster must reside in Hercules. 43 Pall Herculean �Sports & Fitness There's No Ball Strike Here! Come and Join the Fun! Men's 'D' Softball League Teen/Adult Coed Volleyball The Men's D Softball League is designed for male teams with nine or more players, age 18 and over. Games will be played on Sunday mornings at Woodfield Park. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Teams will be required to provide picture identification of each player on the team roster prior to the start of league play. Individuals are encouraged to sign up for the player interest list for possible placement on teams. Plenty of high-fiying.action is guaranteed during the Fall Coed Volleyball League for teens and adults 16 years or older. All participants must register as a team. All league matches will be played from 7:50 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. beginning Sept. 21. The league is limited to eight teams. All league fees must be accompanied by a team roster and teams will be required to provide photographic identification of each player prior to the start of league play. Maximum roster size is 16, with a minimum of nine players. The league will be sanctioned by the United States Slo-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules regarding what constitutes a 'D' level team will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. The Parks and Recreation Department requires four teams to run the league and a maximum of six teams will be admitted. Rules and scheduling will be discussed at the manager's meeting on Monday, September 12, 8 p.m., in the Village Room at the Community Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. For more information, call the Sport League Manager af7998295. Location: Fee: Sundays Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Road $400 res/$450 non-res per team Plus $5 per non-res on a res team (10 or more Hercules residents) 9/18-11/6 11 am-3:30 pm Women's 'D' Softball League The Women's D Softball League is designed for female teams with nine or more players, age 18 and over. Games will be played on Sunday mornings at Ohlone Park. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Teams will be required to provide picture identification of each player on the team roster prior to the start of league play. Individuals are encouraged to sign up for the player interest list for possible placement on teams. Maximum roster size is 16, with a minimum of nine players. The league will be sanctioned by the United States Slo-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules regarding what constitutes a 'D' level team will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. The Parks and Recreation Department requires four teams to run the league and a maximum of six teams will be admitted. Rules and scheduling will be discussed at the manager's meeting on Monday, September 12, 8 p.m., in the Village Room at the Community Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. For more information, call the Sport League Manager at 799-8295. Location: Fee: Sundays 44 Ohlone Park, 190 Turquoise Drive $400 res/$450 non-res per team, plus $5 per non-res on a res team (10 or more Hercules residents) 9/18-11/6 11 am-3:30 Pm Fall Herculean Team fees include league games and certified officials and awards. Roster size will be a maximum of 12 players per team with a minimum of five teams. A manager's meeting will be conducted Tuesday, September 6, at 7:15 p.m. in the Village Room at the Community /Swim Center. Individuals are encouraged to attend the manager's meeting for possible placement on teams. Location: Fee: Wed Community/Swim Center Gynmasium $200 res/$250 non-res per team 9/21-11/16 7:50 pm-10 pm There is an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player on a resident team. To qualify as a resident team, seven or more team members must be Hercules residents. �2 Ways To Register! Mail-In Registration Drop-In Registration Registration is based upon a first come, first served basis. Unless specified in the class description, no registration will be accepted by the instructors, or by telephone. Participants may register in person or by mail at the Community /Swirn Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Participants must pre-register for classes at least one week prior to the class starting date. Hours for registration are Monday - Wednesday 8:30 am -8:00 pm, Thursdays 1:00 - 8:00 pm, Fridays 8:30 am 5:00 pm, and Saturdays 8:30 am - 12:00 noon. Checks should by made payable to the "City of Hercules". If you have any questions or would like additional program information, please call 799-8291. Refunds (less $5 .00) or transfers will be granted no later than one weekday prior to the first class meeting. A full refund will be given if the class is canceled by the Parks and Recreation Department. No refunds or transfers will be allowed the day of the class or after the class has started. If there are changes in the schedules or if classes are full, you will be notified before the starting of eaqh class. ----------------------------------Class Registration Form Participant's Name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Name of Parent/Guardian (if participant is under l8yrs of age): _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Address: _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ City: _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Zip Code: _ _ _ __ Home Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Work Phone: _ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ Participant Name Age Course Number Date Course Ti tie Time I, the undersigned. in consideration of participation in the program(s) listed above. agree to indemnify and hold the City of Hercules harmless. and release the City. agents and its employees from any and all liability for any injury suffered by the above named participant(s) arising out of. or in any way connected with participation in the program(s). [hereby agree to all the terms and conditions for participation within the City of Hercules Parks and Recreation programs. Signature of Parent/Guardian/Participant (over l8yrs of age) Date Fall Herculean �SUSAN VENDIL ex REAl ES { .; [I\CH OffiCI IS I NDH'!ND~~ll Y OW"ID "N D OrIR~T!D 2574 Appian Way, Pinole CA 94564 To All My Hercules Clients : THANK YOU FOR MAKING ME THE No.1 FILIPINO REALTOR OF WEST CONTRA COSTA COUNTY". God Bless You Always!!! FREE PROFESSIONAL MOVERS & HOME CLEAN ING with this Ad.Not valid when used with other promotional offers. City of Hercules 111 Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 BULK RATE PERMIT #23 RODEO,CA Postal Patron Come See The New Hercules Teen Center! The Herculean Fall, 1994 � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/6206b21238ce43f16f1467921e004045.pdf e38fa4738f32f419a50dbc8bf9b1638b PDF Text Text The Herculean City of Hercules Information & Activity Brochure · Spring 1994 In This Issue: Business Development in Progress Pages 6-8 Public Safety News Pages 10-12 Parenting Workshops Pages 26-27 Youth Programs Pages 30-36 �The Herculean Spring, 1994 Table of Contents City Hall Hours Page \ City Scene Community Development Business Development Announcements Public Safety Community Problem Solving Building News Be Prepared! Fire District News Rental Facilities Community Recreation Classes Adult Activities Parenting Workshops Senior Services Youth Services Youth Activities Sports & Fitness 1-5 6-7 8 9 10 - 12 13 14 15 16 - 17 18 - 19 20 - 21 22 - 25 26 - 27 28 - 29 30 - 31 32 - 33 34 - 36 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30 a.m. to Noon & 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday I to 5 p.m. Frpm 8:30 a.m to 1 p.m. on Thursday, voice mail is operational. City Directory City Hall- General Information Conununity Center /Swim Center Parks & Recreation Department Hercules Senior Center Finance Dept/Business License Conununity Development Dept. Engineering Public Works Building Inspections City Clerk City Manager Personnel- Job Hotline Police Department EMERGENCY ONLY Rodeo-Hercules Fire District 799-8200 799-8291 799-8230 799-8219 799-8222 799-8246 799-8242 799-8241 799-8240 799-8215 799-8206 799-8204 799-8260 911 799-4561 City Council - 799-8200 Mayor Eduardo G. Manuel Mayor Pro Tern Beth Bartke Councilmember Alexander Sample III Councilmember William Simpson Councilmember Darrel "Jay" Tucker City Manager Marilyn Leuck Planning Commission Adelfo "Ed" Balko Edward P. Desmond Michael Geier Chris Lewallyn Vacancy Community. Services Commission Frank Batara Robert Krall Denise Mortorff Alexander Paras Warren Schilling Donald Taylor Lorraine Walsh �City Scene Youth - Tomorrow's Leaders The City Council's Policy Agenda for 1994 & 1995 Has Given High Priority to Youth Programs, Public Safety & Business Growth At a recent budget planning session, the City Council directed that: o o o The City expand opportunities for youth in active recreation, community service and job skills training activities The City expand its new business development and existing business retention efforts, and The City maintain its high level of public safety service. Look for the Sun! These classes are geared for youth 13 to 18 years old! More information about what the City is doing can be found in articles elsewhere in this "Herculean." The City's Recreation Department and Police Department are playing the lead role to expand and design new programs to involve youth. These programs will reach out to youth already on the right track, those who may be tempted to make harmful choices and those who have made some harmful choices but are looking for alternatives. Programs and services which are under reivew and development include: o o o o o o Skateboard Park · New sports activities such as streethockey, rollerblade hockey, entry and competitive level table tennis, bowling, girls' sports leagues, and swim teams. Teen Activity Center - A special, safe place where youth can socialize, obtain tutoring and resource referrals and participate in special activity, sports and excursion programs. Job opportunity and Job Skills Programs to provide a local resource for youth to become prepared and locate jobs. Parenting and Family Issues workshops to assist parents in communicating with their children, learn family problem techniques, and what families in conflict can do. The Police Cadet Program, call Officer Washington at 7998260. Input from residents, and especially our youth, will be very important to the City as we move to this exciting new phase in the City's development. If you are interested in developing programs, the Recreation Department wants to hear from you! Please call the Department at 799-8231 and look for program and activity announcements at the Community/Swim Center, at school, and in the "Herculean." 1 Spring Herculean �City Scene Use Your Technical Skills & Assist Your Local Government! Volunteers for Hercules The City's Volunteers for Hercules Program is underway! Students, do you need practical experience? Homemakers, would you like to brush up on your skills? Seniors, do you have extra time to share your expertise? If so, this is the program for you! Since the program began in June of 1993, we have had over 20 resident volunteers donating over 400 hours. They have helped the City by working in the all City Departments. If you are willing and able to contribute of your time, call the Personnel Department at 799-8223 or drop by City Hall to schedule an interview. The Volunteers for Hercules staff will describe the volunteer opportunities available with City departments and register you as a Volunteer For Hercules. We need volunteers for: Typing Filing Graphics Neighborhood Wa tch Bike Licensing Fingerprinting Tracking Abandoned Vehicles . Receptionist Copying Please bring with you: The names and phone numbers of people who are willing to be contacted as references and a copy of your resumes and/ or samples of your work. Generally, volunteer assignments vary from 3-15 hours per week. Once staff has determined the appropriate placement that most closely matches your skills and interests, we will introduce you to the City staff who supervise those positions -- and go from there! 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1 Volunteer Application Name: _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _~Sociai Security No. _ _ _ __ _ _ Address/City: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Zip: _ _ __ Phone Home: _ _ __ ____Phone Bus.: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Return your application to: Volunteers for Hercules City of Hercules 111 Civic Drive Hercules City Deparbnent. & Program volunteering for: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Areas of Interest & Ski1ls:._ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ L __ _ _ ___ _ _ __ __ _ __ _ __ ____ __ Note: Volunteer assignments in sensitive areas and physically demanding assignments may require fingerprinting and medical release. 2 Spring Herculean ~ �City Scene Use Your Technical Skills & Assist Your Local Government! Volunteers for Hercules The City's Volunteers for Hercules Program is underway! Students, do you need practical experience? Homemakers, would you like to brush up on your skills? Seniors, do you have extra time to share your expertise? If so, this is the program for you! Since the program began in June of 1993, we have had over 20 resident volunteers donating over 400 hours. They have helped the City by working in the all City Departments. If you are willing and able to contribute of your time, call the Personnel Department at 799-8223 or drop by City Hall to schedule an interview. The Volunteers for Hercules staff will describe the volunteer opportunities available with City departments and register you as a Volunteer For Hercules. We need volunteers for: Typing Filing Graphics Neighborhood Wa tch Bike Licensing Fingerprinting Tracking Abandoned Vehicles . Receptionist Copying Please bring with you: The names and phone numbers of people who are willing to be contacted as references and a copy of your resumes and/ or samples of your work. Generally, volunteer assignments vary from 3-15 hours per week. Once staff has determined the appropriate placement that most closely matches your skills and interests, we will introduce you to the City staff who supervise those positions - and go from there! 1---- - --- - - - --- - ---- ----- -, Volunteer Application Name: _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _~Sociai Security No. _ _ __ __ _ Address/City:._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Zip:_ _ __ Phone Home: _ _ __ _ _ _ _Phone Bus.: _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ Return your application to: Volunteers for Hercules City of Hercules 111 Civic Drive Hercules City Department. & Program volunteering for:._ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ Areas of Interest & Skills:._ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ L ___ ____ _ __ _ _____ _ ____ _ ___ Note: Volunteer assignments in sensitive areas and physically demanding assignments may require fingerprinting and medical release. 2 Spring Herculean ~ �City Scene The AlB Switch Is Gone in 19941 Cable System Update from Bay Cablevision It was not the ceremonial platinum shovel that broke ground on February 14th, but a rocksaw as Bay Cablevision began construction on the Hercules, state of the art cable system. Crews started trenching on Skelly Avenue in Phase 1 of the project. The construction has been divided into five geographical phases; all phases will be completed in 1994. Bay Cablevision has mailed a letter to all subscribers outlining the five phases with dates for each phase. Bay Cablevision reports that the rebuild hotline (262-1954) has been ringing with some very good questions from residents. In fact, the response to the rebuild has been overwhelmingly positive. Here are some of the questions most frequently asked: Will I need to be home when my neighborhood is completed? The answer is no. All work will be done outside of the homes, so customers will not have to be home. Will there be written information on the changes? Yes, Bay Cablevision is preparing installation packages with instructions so that customers can easily remove the AlB switch and connect the single cable to their TV, convertor or VCR. Bay Cablevision is also preparing a Public Service Announcement with visuals on connecting to single cable. Will subscribers have to rewire their cable on the inside of the home? No. The existing dual cable will simply be disconnected · from the AlB switch (which you then can get rid of) and one side of the dual cable will remain. The installation package will also highlight new services. Customers on single cable will see more programming available on the expanded channel line-up. You'll be able to order block buster films such as "The Firm" or "Sleepless in Seattle" by phone! Pay Per View will make this possible with an addressable convertor box (available at Bay Cablevision) . Also available on Pay Per View will be exclusive sporting and music events. Digital Music Express (DMX) will also be part of the expanded services. So, stay tuned as Bay Cablevision moves Hercules one step closer to the future. Please note the following amended phase schedule: Phase 1 - Febrnary 14 to April 1 Phase II - April 1 to June 1 Phase III - June 1 to July 30 Phase IV - August 1 to November 1 Phase V - Nov. 1 to Dec. 31 Phase I - Bayside Village, Olympian Hills, Village Park Phase II - Foxboro Phase III - TIffany Ridge Phase IV - Valley Run, Birds, Trees & Flowers Neighborhoods Phase V - The Heights, Mandalay For Map Information Look in the Winter, 1993 Herculean 3 Spring Herculean �City Scene Upcoming Community Events Mark Your Calendar! March 19--Parent University at Helms Middle School, 2500 Road 20 in San Pablo. Sponsored by West Contra Costa Unified School District, this daylong conference will feature relevant topics in parent education. Childcare and lunches provided; $10 preregistration by March 4th is requested. For more information call 215-4666 or 235-9179. March 26--Spring Bazaar at the Senior Center from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00p.m. April is Earthquake Preparedness Month. Develop an emergency plan for your family. Buy emergency supplies! April 23--BACA will sponsor their Annual Scholarship Dinner at His Lordship's at the Berkeley Marina from 6:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. April 24--Celebrate Earth Day at the Concord Pavilion from 10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy the entertainment and exhibits and learn how to preserve and respect our great planet. ApriI30--Dedication of the Heritage Garden on Sycamore Avenue in front of City Hall. The whole community is invited to celebrate. Call 724-8051 or 799-1118 for reservations! May 7--16th Annual Cultural Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Refugio Valley Park. Come and enjoy tasty foods and wonderful ethnic cultural entertainment. No admission charge! May 28--0pening Day for the Pool at the Community Swim Center at 2001 Refugio Valley Road! Look for the Pool Schedule in May and in the Summer Herculean. May 21--Raley's Take a Kid Fishing in the Park! Saturday, May 21, 8:00 a.m . to 12:00 noon - Free of charge - See store for details. May 30--Memorial Day. City Offices will be closed. 4 Spring Herculean �City Scene ContributIOns to Our Community Congressman George Miller Helps Hercules Congressman Miller has placed an application for $20 million before the House Subcommittee on Public Works for additional Highway 4 construction. The Congressman and his staff have taken a very personal involvement in this process because of their familiarity with Highway 4 and its dangerous condition. Anyone wishing to express their support for the Congressman's efforts on Hercules' behalf can write the Congressman at: Congressman George Miller Representative, 7th District 3220 Blume Drive, #281 Richmond, CA 94806 Telephone - 262-6500 For further information regarding the first phase of Highway 4 Construction to begin in the Spring of 1995, call the Hercules City Council at 799-8206. Local Residents Honored The Hercules City Council recently recognized several residents and organizations for their outstanding contributions to the community. Mr. Doug Crooks was presented with a "Captain Graffiti" award by Govenor Wilson for his tireless efforts in removing graffiti within the City of Hercules. He was nominated for the award by the Police Department. Mr. Paul Tiu received a $500 check from Mr. Paul Gray of Wells Fargo Bank for his assistance with the capture of a bank robbery suspect. His quick thinking and willingness to participate contributed to the capture of the suspect. NAACP President Lloyd Madden was presented with a proclamation commending him for his oganizational and leadership skills which have greatly benefited the entire County. He is a resident of Hercules and was also named the 1994 Humanitarian of the Year by the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors. The City Council adopted a proclamation of recognition for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday and the high human ideals which Dr. King advocated. The Hercules Lions Club was recognized for their annual Holiday Luncheon for over 200 senior citizens. The Lions have sponsored the event for the past five years and it is free to seniors. 5 Spring Herculean �Community Development New Development Begins in Spring 1994 Construction Happenings In Hercules! Hanna Elementary School - The school is fifty percent completed by West Contra Costa Unified School District. It is located near the east end of Refugio Valley Road and is scheduled to open in Fall of 1994. However, uncontrollable factors affecting construction may delay the opening until September 1995. Hercules High School and Middle School - The West Contra Costa Unified School District will begin construction in April. The site is on Refugio Valley Road between Falcon and Partridge. TACO 'BELL Taco Bell - City permits have been issued for the construction of a Taco Bell restaurant at Creekside Center. Construction will begin in Spring 1994. Proposed Retail Center with a Gas Station - Final negotiations between the owner / developer and the City are underway for the south corner of Sycamore and San Pablo. Construction should begin in May. Transit Transfer Station - The City, Caltrans and BART have worked jointly for the construction of an upscaled Park 'n Ride facility with landscaping, lighting, and other services. Construction will begin in May 1994. The station will centralize bus services for residents using BART and WestCat Transit. County Social Services Building - This 4,300 square foot build. ing is under construction at the corner of Linus Pauling and San Pablo Avenue in the Northshore Business Park. It will house county administrative and direct services and provide 200 new jobs to the community.. Reconstruction of San Pablo Avenue - The City will begin reconstruction of San Pablo Avenue from Linus Pauling to City Limit at Rodeo in June 1994. The project will widen the roadway to provide a median and new bicycle lanes. New Construction! II 6 Spring Herculean Reconstruction of Willow Avenue at 1-80 - Caltrans will widen Willow Avenue at 1"80 to four lanes. Cal trans to begin construction in May. �Where's the work? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Hanna Elementary School High / Middle School Taco Bell Transit Transfer Station County Services Building Reconstruct San Pablo Avenue Reconstruct Willow Avenue at 1-80 Proposed Retail Center with Gas Station. RODEO " "-----~ , ! "'" "- ~. • \ PINOLE J '-, ~_A~ I I \_J I I I "" ',,- ' _____ _ O!!'------- ....""~ ~\/\ (2) \ $. I -'!!tttt- '~ if '", r - - - - - ---.l ~ '-, <D / '~ / , " '",,- / / / �Business Development City Council Emphasis on Jobs & Business Growth! New Jobs for Hercules Two hundred new jobs will be located in Hercules at the new County Social Services Center. The Center, now under construction, will open in August 1994. Pacific Refinery, through its Clean Fuels Project, will bring 600800 new construction jobs and 80 permanent jobs. Efforts to fill these jobs will be from the local area. The New Retail Center at Sycamore and San Pablo will provide approximately 50 service industry jobs at Center buildout. For 1994, these new business activities should increase jobs in the Hercules community from 2,370 to 2,505. Efforts to attract additional new businesses and jobs continue. Pacific Refinery - 800 New Construction Jobs! New Programs for Small Businesses Over the next few months, the City will be working with Hercules small businesses to develop resources for their continued growth and success. If you would like more information, please call the City Manager's Office, 799-8206. New Associate Planner Hired Dennis Tagashira joined the Community and Business Development Department on February 28. He came to Hercules from the City of Oxnard where he was a Supervising Planner and managed major projects. Dennis has considerable planning experience with small and medium sized communities in California and brings a full complement of skills to Hercules' development needs. Mr. Tagashira will work with the Community and Business Development Director to assess development processing timeframes. Considerable effort is being made to streamline and simplify the development approval process to support business attraction and expansion efforts. 8 Spring Herculean �Announcements 16th Annual Cultural Fair Come To The Cultural Fair! The City of Hercules would like to extend a personal invitation to you and your family to attend the 16th Arinual Cultural Fair on Saturday, May 7 at Refugio Valley Park from 10 am to 6 p.m.. This one-day event has over 100 booths and includes live cultural entertainment, educational materials, hobbies and crafts, children's games! activities, and of course, an exquisite selection of ethnic food. Fair attendance is open to all ages and there is no admission fee. The Cultural Fair was first established in 1978 with less than one dozen booths. However, today's festiviJ.l attracts approximately 8,000 to 10,000 participants from all over the Bay Area. This fair has also received recognition for outstanding achievement in representing our Community Heritage from the California Parks and Recreation Society in 1992. Cultural Fair Saturday,11ay 7 Heritage Garden Dedication Saturday, April 30 With the significant support of our local community organizations and residents, the Fair has been able to improve and expand with each new year. The event staff looks forward to working with anyone who may be interested in assisting with the event. For additional information, call 799-8291. Heritage Garden To Be Dedicated . The Heritage Garden Committee and the City of Hercules invite you to the park dedication Saturday, April 30 in the Heritage Garden. Make reservations by calling Mindy Niualiku at 7248051 or Bonnie Curtis at 799-1118. In 1992, community volunteers joined forces with the City to landscape the front slope of City HalL The unique design of native oak woodland with a central global garden represents the heritage of Hercules. Many hours of volunteer service and donations have made this special project a reality. Community groups have purchased trees and shrubs for this project. Small donations of $5.00 are still needed to create the formal entrance to the garden. A few larger trees are available for purchase and dedication. If you wish to donate, make checks payable to the Hercules Garden and mail them to 560 Railroad Avenue, Hercules, Ca. 94547 or call 724-8051. 9 Spring Herculean �Public Safety City Council Improves Police Service Police Commander Position Filled The Police Department welcomed Douglas I. Miller as the new Police Commander on January 24,1994, after an extensive recruitment process. The initial interview panel included qualified law enforcement professionals and Hercules residents. Commander Miller brings 21 years of diversified experience to the position. He began his career with the Tiburon Police Department. He moved to the Petaluma Police Department in 1974 where he was a detective and Youth Services Officer for a number of years and was promoted to sergeant in 1977. In 1983 Miller accepted the position of Public Safety Director for the town of Ross in Marin County, overseeing both police and fire services. Miller has a BA degree in Administration of Justice from Dominican College. He teaches report writing, ethics and interpersonal communications at the Los Guilicos Police academy in Santa Rosa. He has also authored a number of articles which have been published in law enforcement magazines. Miller introduced a number of innovative programs with a focus on youth while in Ross. Commander Douglas Miller The Commander position completes the reorganization of the Department that has been underway over the last year under the direction of Chief Powers. The Commander will oversee the Patrol and Investigations functions. New Youth Services Officer A new Youth Services Officer has been appointed by Chief Powers. Primary responsibilities of this position will be to introduce a Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program in the local elementary schools. The officer will also handle investigations involving youthful offenders, oversee the Diversion program, develop a Gang Prevention Program and handle other youth-related issues. 10 Spring Herculean Officer TIm Herbert has volunteered to fill this pOSition which he sees as an opportunity to serve the youth of the community. He can be reached at 799-8268. Callers should expect to receive voicemail since Officer Herbert will spend a great deal of his time in the schools and community but all calls will be returned as soon as possible. �r Public Safety Striving for Excellence New Patrol Officer Position The Hercules City Council has recently added a new officer position to the Hercules Police Department. This addition will allow Officer Herbert to concentrate on Youth Programs by having a replacement officer in Patrolin order to keep the Street Patrol at full strength. A recruitment to fill this position is underway. (;raffitiJlrrests Officers arrested burglary suspects in October and made two significant arrests for graffiti in December and January. The December arrest was a combinaMost Frequent Calls tion of quick response by the officer and the ability of a witness to identify the suspects and Oct Nov their actions while vandalizing Hercules Elementary School. This resulted in the arrest of False Alarms 50 66 four suspects. Officers were able to identify Misc. Disturbance 29 13 Citizen Assist and arrest two suspects in a January graffiti 51 40 Suspicious Circum. 36 30 violation because of their knowledge of the Vandalism 15 9 "taggers." Restitution for damage is pending 26 Juvenile Complaints 35 and is being handled by the West Contra Costa Other Calls: Unified School District. Assaults (all types) 13 13 7 16 Burglary False alarms have accounted for the highest number of calls for service for several months. Responses to false alarms can create a delayed response of officers if a serious crime occurs or life threatening injury occurs. Alarm owners are urged to ensure the proper operation of their alarms. Overall, crime continues to remain low and emergency response time by officers continues to be under five minutes! Dec 77 27 49 26 33 33 6 9 Explorer Program Update The Explorers conducted their inaugural meeting in February with a possible roster of six charter members. Applications are still being taken. Young people age 14-20 years should call Officer Herbert at 799-8268 between the hours of 1:00 p .m. and 5:00 p.m. 11 Spring Herculean �Public Safety It's the Law! New Laws Effective January 1,1994 Two new laws went into effect on January 1 that should be of interest to local residents. Section 23116 of the Vehicle Code now prohibits the transportation of any person in or on the back of a pickup or flatbed motor truck on a highway unless the person is secured with a restraint system, Not any restraint will do. The restraint system must "meet or exceed" specified federal motor vehicle safety standards. Too many deaths and injuries have resulted from unsecured persons riding in the back of pickups. Ensure the safety of your passengers. Always use seat belts. Friends Don't Let friends Drive Drunk 12 Spring Herculean The second law of particular interest involves use of alcohol by minors. The Vehicle Code now prohibits "any person under 21 years of age" from driving a motor vehicle with a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.01% or greater. Just one drink could result in such a blood-alcohol level. A person who is found to have violated the prohibition would lose his or her driving privilege for one year, or issuance of a driver's license would be delayed by one year. The Police Department will enforce this law. When stopped, drivers under the age of 21 suspected of drinking alcohol will be expected to take a preliminary alcohol screerlli,g test using a special device. "Santa VIsits Local School" - Community Services Officer "Santa" Allen entertained local school children during a holiday visit. �Community Problem Solving Working Together as a,Community Traffic Improvements During the last three months the City's Engineering Department met with several neighborhood groups to identify improvements to traffic safety. The biggest issue was improved visibility of signs and street striping to help with pedestrian safety. Four neighborhoods received new signs and street striping: Country Run, Lupine at Hercules School, Railroad Avenue at the Clubhouse and Foxboro Heights. We appreciate the patience and commitment of all those who helped make these changes possible. Teen Employment Summer Training - TEST This summer, the City will again offer employment opportunities for Hercules youth. The Teen Employment Summer training (T.E.S.T.) program established in 1983, provides assistance with routine City maintenance, and offers employment and job training experiences for Hercules youth. T.E.5.T. program workers, supervised by the City maintenance staff, perform a variety of maintenance projects throughout the City. Typical duties include painting, building, weed abatement, digging, equipment repair and planting. Workers also learn employment responsibilities such as punctuality" attendance, appearance and teamwork. The City will be recruiting for six T.E.S.T. program workers and one T.E.5.T. supervisor. Workers must be between the ages of 15 to 18. Experience in maintenance and repair work is helpful but not required. The T.E.5.T. supervisor directly oversees a crew of workers and must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid California Driver 's license. The T.E.5.T. program begins each year in mid-June soon after school ends and continues until late August. Application information will be published in local newspapers and will be available at City Hall beginning in April. Pick up your free Graffiti Buster Kits! Training is required and kits are only available to responsible Hercules residents. Call 799-8258 for a training appointment. Involved in a Dispute? Are your neighbors' dogs, unsightly trash, parties, loud stereos or cars casuing a problem? Is there a problem with your landlord? Do you have a consumer problem? Settle those disputes! There is no charge to you! Call Contra Costa Conflict Resolution Panels at 2345010. For more information about TEST call the City Job Hotline Number: 799-8204. Both , Girls and Boys are encouraged to apply! 13 Sprin g Herculean �.- - -- ~--~~~----------------------------------------------------------~-=--~ . Building News Home Improvements . . . Changes ln Recent changes in state and locallawha\(e··~§~lted· ~ the following municipal code changes which.will'1l:ffectcflte dtizens of Hercules. !I New Smoke Detectors l\ft E'X:vsting -' i·.~ :..... 1 Dwellings ~ .~ : rt I[ I I . ill, t .• 11' • l.. I I • " j ,' You may need to add a smoke detector tayom l10me. When fue valuation of an addition, alteration or repaJ.r rOan e1<i§ting. dw~IJT; ing exceeds $1,000 and a permit is reqhlreJ , <jfwhen 6neor mote.' sl~eping rooms are added or created in ~tingdwellings, smoke detectors shall be installed in each sleepiiiig,'ftJ6m and ata point centrally located in the corridor or areagill:llrgaccess to each ;.' . . separate sleeping area. All detectors must be audible in the bedrooms. Connecting the detectors in series is not required. Smoke detectors may be solely battery operated when installed in the;existingbuilding. Big protectian for a small price! If you have any questions about these code changes, or any other building questions, feel free to call the Building Division at 799-8246 and ask to speak to GregMcFann. )' 4 Spring H~rculeaI\ A smoke detector with a deadordis<2onnectedbattery creates a unsafe conditionthat .can lead tourmeeessarydeath or injury. Remember to check your batteries .o n a regular basis (at least twice a year). Building Permits No Longer Required for De,cks and Slabs! Building permits are no longer. requited to build deeks.less than 30 inches above grade or to pour concrete slabs on grade. However, your Homeowners Association may still wanfyou to obtain approyals from them prior to,starting any work. �• Be Prepared!!! Dolt Now! Home Disaster Supplies C<lhfornia Earthquake Pl"cp,lI1.'d ness ~lonth In a major disaster, the City cannot provide immediate care for everyone. It is your responsibility to provide the basics. The Red Cross recommends the following items for disaster supply kits. Store them in an easy-to-carry container such as a backpack or duffel bag in case they are needed for an evacuation. Choose a storage location that you are sure that you could access . if your house is badly damaged. A supply of water (1 gal/ person per day). Store in sealed, unbreakable containers. Identify the storage date and replace every six months. A supply of nonperishable packaged/ canned food & can opener. A change of clothes, rain gear and sturdy shoes. Blankets or sleeping bags. A first-aid kit and prescription medications. An extra pair of glasses. A battery-powered radio, flashlight and plenty of extra batteries. Credit cards and cash. An extra set of car keys. A list of family physicians. A list of important family information; the style and serial number of medical devices such as pacemakers .. Special items for infants, elderly or disabled family members. Car Disaster Supplies Battery-powered radio and extra batteries. Flashlight and extra batteries. Blanket. Booster cables. Fire extinguisher (S-pound, A-B-C type). First-aid kit and manuaL Bottled water nonperishable high-energy fopds such as granola bars and raisins and peanut butter. Maps. Shovel. Tire repair kit, pump, flares. Dry or Canned Food - Store a one week supply offood for each person. It is preferable to store food that does not require cooking. For a free copy of the Earthquake Safety Checklist write to the Office of Emergency Services, Coastal Region, 101 Eighth St., Suite 152, Oakland, CA 94607, or call (510) 540~2713 15 Spring Herculean �• Fire District News Thanks For Your Cooperation It's Spring! Time to Cut Weeds & Reduce Fire Hazards! Congratulations -1993 Huge Success! The Rodeo-Hercules Fire District would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your cooperation with the District's 1993 Abatement Program. Notices were mailed to 375 properties requiring abatement, of those notices, 340 complied without additional contact by the District. The remaining homeowners were contacted in person, resulting in 100% compliance with the original requirement for abatement. Your 1994 Responsiblity! The danger of a major wildfire involving homes within the Town of Rodeo or City of Hercules is very real. Year after year fuel loads in the wildland/urban setting increase dramatically. One only need point to the devastating fires which have occurred within California in recent months. Those types of fires can happen here. Conditions do exist each year which would allow a fire to sweep, uncontrolled, through entire neighborhoods. It is the responsibility of every homeowner or resident to do their part in the reduction or abatement of fuels which would further propagate a fire. If you have any questions, or would like further information, please contact Alan Biagi, Captain, Fire Prevention Bureau, at (510) 799-4561. As we recently witnessed, wildfires can spread rapidly to involve structures or homes. These fires can consume whole neighborhoods within minutes, as was seen in Santa Barbara 1990, Oakland-Berkeley 1991 and the Los Angeles area 1993. Homes can be affected which we would normally consider to be remote from danger. As neighborhoods age and vegetation, both ornamental and native are allowed to grow un-checked, an uninterrupted source of fuel is developed between homes and surrounding vegetation. An extended period of drought, sustained high winds, low humidity, and steep hillsides cause the chances of large devastating fires to be very real in Hercules. For 1994 the Fire District will be placing even greater emphasis on brush removal and tree cutting or thinning. Removal of trees will not be a priority. However, those homeowners with large stands of trees will be required to begin maintenance which may be phased in over a period of time. 16 Spring Herculean Again the Fire District thanks you for your past cooperation and for making this a safer community in which to reside. 1£ you should receive a notice fOf abatement, please do not ignore it. Your actions could well mean your survival as well as that of your family and neighborhood. �=- Fire ·District News Serve Your Community's Needs Apply to' be' a Reserve Firefighter The' Rode.o~Hercules Fire Protection District is curtentlyaccepting Men & women of an applications for reserve firefighter. Those Fire District residents nationalities and cultural who are interested in serving the community as a reserve firebackgrounds are encourqged to' fighter must be' at least 18 years of age and reside within Fire apply. District jurisdictional bOUndaries. They'm~st also meet the following minimum.requirements: · be able to meet Contra Costa County physical fitness 'requirements for saJety members. · possess a valid California driver's license with no serious motor vehicle violations for the prior three years. · be gainfully employed and with the ability to verify in writing, or be a full tUne student with the ability te )Dr<llVe student status in writing. · must pass a physical examination and agility test as prescribed by the Fire District. · must earn a qualifying score on a·pre-a)D)Dointment written examination administered by the Fire District. · agree to a character reference background check. · should be free of any felony convictionre.cbtd, although such record is not an automatic disqualifiGitti<im. · must possess qualities consistent with tho};.€. expected of a reserve firefighter within the District. · if accepted, must successfully complete.'li.prObationary period of not less than one year, nor longer than eighteen (18) months . .All candidates on file will be notified by mail ofthe te~ting dates, times and places. The.selection process may consisfof: 11 written test,.an agility test, an oral interview"abll,<;kgrl;Jgp.d ~Slference ctieck and a medical examination. ,~ Applications may be picked up at District Headquarters, 1680 Refugio' Valley Road, Hercules; Mi:mdaythrough Friday, 8:00 <;I,m. - 4:00 p.m. Any questions regarding thereserve1firefighter program may be directed to Assistant Chief Dennis S<;llro:i by calling Fire Extinguisher - Your fire extinguisher should be suitablefor . all types.offires and should be . easily accessible. 799-4561. 17 , . Spr.in·g' Herculean �Rental Facilities Available For Weddings, Birthday Parties & Celebrations Beautiful Rental Facilities Available at Reasonable Rates The Foxboro Community Center is located at 1025 Canterbury Avenue, adjacent to the Foxboro Neighborhood Park. This facility is best suited for small parties and meetings not to. exceed 48 people. It is not available for dances and/or strobe, flashing, or rotating lights. The Foxboro Center has one small assembly room, rest rooms, street parking, and large outdoor park area including tennis and basketball courts. It does not have a kitchen facility. Standard rental fees include facility use for a minimum of five hours, six 6-foot tables, and 60 folding chairs. The Ohlone Community Center is located at 190 Turquoise Drive, adjacent to the Ohlone Neighborhood Park. Oh/one Community Center This facility is best suited for small parties and meeting not to exceed 75 people. It is not available for dances and/or strobe, flashing, or rotating lights. The Ohlone Center has one medium sized assembly room, in addition to a residential kitchen, outdoor patio, rest rooms, and small parking lot. Standard rental fees include facility 'use for a minimum of five hours, five 12-foot tables, and 100 folding chairs. The Hercules Senior Center is located at 111 Civic Drive, adjacent to the Civic Center Complex. This facility is best suited for parties and meetings not to exceed 150 people. It has one large assembly room, with a wodden floor suitable for dancing. Additional areas include kitchen, outdoor patio area, rest rooms, and parking lot. Standard rental fees include ten 12-foot tables, and 100 folding chairs. The Historic Clubhouse is located at 535 Railroad Avenue overlooking the beautiful San Pablo Bay. This facility is in the City's Historical District and is registered as a National Historic Building. Hercules Historic Clubhouse 18 Spring Herculea.n It is best suited for parties, fund-raising events, and other social gatherings not to exceed 160 people. It has one large assembly room, in addition to the kitchen, serving room, bar area, bay window alcove, rest rooms, and parking lot. Standard rental fees include facility use for a minimum of 5 hours, twenty 60" round tables (seating for 8), four 6-foot tables, and 200 folding chairs. �\ I Rental Facilities Call the Community/Swim Center at (510) 799-8291 for Information I. ~' Call 799-8291 For More Information I The Community/Swim Center is located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. This facility is situated within a beautiful valley surrounded by eucalyptus groves and open space. This facility is best suited for parties, fund-raising events, weddings, receptions, and other social gatherings not to exceed 300 people. J I The Community Center portion of this facility includes a large assembly room, with a portable stage area, three multipurpose classrooms, a full commercial kitchen, outdoor patio area, rest rooms, and parking lot. Standard rental fees include facility use for a seven hour minimum, twenty 12-foot tables, ten 6-foot tables, and 300 folding chairs. The Swim Center portion of this facility includes a large adult lap pool with diving area, including one and three meter diving boards. In addition, there is a smaller children's pool which provides for wading from 0 to 3 feet in depth. Adult pool attendance is limited to a maximum of 250 persons and the children's pool is limited to a maximum of 75 persons. Rental of the pool areas include supervisory and lifeguarding staff and is limited to the swim season. Refugio Valley Park Gazebo is very popular for outdoor weddings because of its outdoor beauty. The scenic view and easy access provide a unique location for any outdoor celebration! Electricity is available. Rental of this facility does not include tables or chairs. Refugio Valley Park Gazebo 'I Woodfield & Ohlone Park Ballfields are available for rentals. There is a two hour minimum on all rentals. Rental of these facilities does not include equipment or field preparations. I Reservation Procedures - For detailed information on rental fees, facility availability and application procedures, pick up a Facility Application Packet at the Community / Swim Center during normal business hours. The packet contains step-by-step instructions for booking all of the City's five facilities. Reservations must be made in person. Phone reservations will not be accepted. 19 Spring Herculean �1 Community Recreation Serving Your's & Your Family's Recreational Needs Parks & Recreation Department Introduces New Computerized Registration System The Hercules Parks and Recreation Department is very pleased to announce its installation of a computerized activity registration system at the Community Center office. Over the next few months you should begin to see some changes in the way we process your class registration, child care payments and facility reservation transactions. Once the system is fully operational, our new system will quickly and efficiently handle any number of transactions, keyed to your name and produce a printed receipt which includes complete information about the class or activity. The system will also allow staff to access a summary of your transactions when you call us with questions. Please look for information about our new procedures at the Community Center. We appreciate your patience during the transition period and look forward to serving you even better. Aquatics Job Openings The Parks & Recreation DepartIDent will begin accepting applications for summer aquatic positions beginning in mid-March. Positions available include Senior Lifeguard, Lifeguard, Swim Instructor, and Aquatic Specialist. For more detailed information on opening dates, please call the Job Hotline at 799-8204 after March 13th. Applications and job descriptions will be available at City Hall, 111 Civic Drive. Pool Season Opens May 28 and Continues to September 5, 19941 20 Spring Herculean The City of Hercules is pleased to offer highlights of its upcoming summer swim season. We will be offering a variety of aquatic programs to meet the needs of all swimmers. Activities will include daily public swim, lap swim, instructional lessons for all ages and abilities, diving lessons, teen swims, water aerobics, and much more. Look for aquatic schedules in May at the Community /Swim Center. The Swim Center is also available for rental during the operating season. It is ideal for birthday parties and company picnics. For further rental information call the Community /Swim Center at 799-8291. I �Community Recreation \' Featured Instructor ! Wayne Cunningham has been successfully teaching Judo classes in Hercules for over five years. Wayne is a Yodan (4th degree black belt) and has been studying Judo for over 30 years. He has excellent rapport with his students, and great enthusiasm for te·aching. Wayne always shows respect for his students and their needs, and in return, his students rely on him to assist them in their endeavors. In 1993, Wayne's students were very active in local tournaments as well as out-of-state competitions. One student, Lori Kolda (3rd degree black belt) placed 1st and 3rd in different events at the Senior Nationals in i . Indiana. Lori, who is also one of Wayne's Assistant Instructors, also participated in the 1993 Olympic Festival in Texas. Wayne also had six students who participated in the Junior Nationals, three of which placed in the top three within their division events. Jamie Lowry of Richmond received 1st place, Hilarie Hsu of Hercules received 2nd place, and Wayne Cunningham (Wayne's son) of Hercules received 3rd place. Left to right: Wayne Cwmingham Gr.), Jamie Lowry and Hilarie Hsu The Hercules Park and Recreation staff appreciate Wayne's continuing contributions to this community. We wish him and his students continued success and we encourage interested participants to drop by his class to say hello. 21 Spring Herculean �----- =- Classes -6du/t Ac#vities ~spiring Writers This'writing course is·designed f6r. a:dults~ teens, arid beginners! Participants will explore all forms of writing depending upon the interests of class members. Various' forms will include biographies, autobiographies, journals, essays, shortstories, novels, and poetry. Information On how to market one's writing will also be pt:ovided throughout the course. . Location: Community/ Swim G:enter, Press Room Beginning Ballroom DanCing Learn Fox Trot - Grapevine, Tango -Valentino, and Jitterbug - Double Swin&. Adults of all ages are invited to learn the joy of partner dancing! This is an outstanding opportunity for!)e,,{c,O!;flers tQJe'lrri·the basics of "lead .a nd follQW'" dancihg, and iOr's¢as(:med dance!s to sharpen their skills and learn hew ~teps. For better dance perfotmanee, .w ear, leafuer'Soledsho~s)!collared shirts, and clothingisuitable:iQra.pleasant'danci!.fwJ.Cf.tion. . Instr.uctor: Sue Clark Tues 4/ 26-6/ 28 7:30-9 pm $45 res/ $50 non-res LOcation: Setrior Center Instructor~: :1&. & Mrs. Jerry August Writing Course Intermediate/Advanced Assisted by Mr. ,& Mrs. Gani Tolentino Thur 4/7-6/30 7:30-9 pm $60 re8/$65 noh-res' This .w riting course is designed for continuing students or intermediate/ advanced level writers. Participants will explore all forms of wrilir!g depending upon the interests of cl~ss members. Various forms will include biographies, autobiographies/.journals, essays, short stories",npvels, and poetrx. Information on how to market pne's writing will also be proviq,ed Uti"oughout the cl;>urse. - -, .. If you sign up for the beginner ~interrnediate classes, cost is $100/person (res) & $107/person (non-res). The extra dance for both classes is the Cow1?oy Polka (Ten Step). Uicatioh: .CBtnrnufUty /SWirn Center, Press ROl>m InstruCto" Sue Clark Mon· ,5!2'7-18* 7:30-9 prn $45 res/ $.5.0 non,res • There w ill be no class on Monday, May 30 (Memorial Day Holiday) &Monday, July 4 :,' Meaningful & Creative Photo Albums III I: Learn photo safety; get helpful.hints, and hands,oTh training in how to organize, store, and display your photos and memorabilia into keepsake-£amily photo albums. This course is conducted in a two-part worleshop.: First class: l!)form"tional oply. Second class: f:Iands,on work$hop bring,12-24 photos of an.event to ,c reate an albutn. page. I' 1 i' L~atiQn I I ,I Session 1: Session 2: Session 3: Session 4: 'Community/SWim Center 'Foxboro Community Centep 0hlone CommunilY Center Community/ SWim Center Instructor: Linda Buckley Fee : $15 res $17 non-res $7 ContinCring Couples: Register at the Community/ Swim Center, Individual$:Register 1/ 2 hour early at the first. dass on.a first ,come basi!?,. . Intermediate Ballroom Dancing Learn American Waltz - Butterfly, Samba - Copacabana, and Lindy-- 'friple Swing. Adults Qf all ages are invited to learn the joy of partner dancing! This is an outstanding opportunity for continuing students to improve upon the basics of "lead and follow" dancing, and for seasoned dancers to sharpen their skills and learn new steps. For better dance performance, wear leather soled ~oes, collared shirts, and clothing suitable for a pleasant dance furiction. Location: Senior· Center lnstructor: Mr.& Mrs. Jerry August ASSisted by Mr. &.Mrs. Gaiti Tolentino Thur 4/7-6/30 8:30-10,pm $60re$I $.65 non.r.es· It If ybu sign-'up for the"beginner & intermediat~ J:lj)sses, cost is $l0:0/persol) (res) and $107/person (nonCtes). Theextra dance for both classes is the Cowboy Polka (Ten Step). Couples: Register at the CommunitY I Swim Center Individuals: Register 172 hour early at the first class on a:first come basis. .. T. ,T .w W Th ~Th; T T 3/22 3/29' 4'/'13 Mia 5/ 5 5/ 12 6/ 7 6/14 .7:30-8:30 pm ' 7-9 pm 7} 0-8:3O PII) ,7-9 pm 7:30-8:3O,pm 7-9 pm 7:30,8:30 p.m 7~9pm NOW ~ECRUITING FOR NEW INSTRUCTORS .C ontoct the Recreation Supervisor'at 799-8291 f0f.course proposal packets . ~. J �Classes Adult Activities Community First Aid & Safety Training Dog Obedience This 9 hour course is designed to train individuals and families to overcome an)' reluctance to act in emergency situations, and to recogruze and care for life-threatening emergencies such as respiratory or cardiac problems, sudden illness or injuries to infants, children, or adults. Successful completion of the skills and written tests will earn two American Red Cross certifications: Community CPR, valid for one year and Community First Aid, valid for three years. Workbook is included in price. Basic dog obedience teaches your dog to be a friend of neighbors and helps to develop a confident relationship between dog and handler. This class is designed for both pet and owner and will teach you to train your dog with kindness, not abuse. The beginning class is designed for dogs over 4 months of age and will teach the handler how to train his/her dog to heel, sit, stay, stand and come on command. Instructor: Eileen Hanson Beginner Class Location: Community jSwim Center, Dynamite Room Instructor: Heather Bock Sat 4/ 23 8:30 am-5:30 pm Sat 5/ 21 8:30 am-5:30 pm Sat 6/25 8:30 am-5:30 pm Location: Ohlone Elementary School Yard Sat Fri $35 res/ $40 non-res $35 res /$4O non-res $35 res/$4O non-res 4/ 16-5/21 7/8 -8/ 12 10-11 am 7-8 pm $30 res/$33 non-res $30 res /$33 non-res Intermediate Class Sat 4/16-5/21 9-10 am July Session Dates TEA Country Western Dancing We would like to invite you to put your best foot forward and learn the latest in Country Western Dancing. The course is designed to allow students to learn both individual (line dances) and couples dances while having fun! You will soon be dancing in the nightclubs with confidence and envy! The course is designed for participants ages ten (10) through adult. Parental supervision is required for minors. Partners are nl!! required and participants should dress comfortably with leather-soled shoes suggested. Location: Community/Swim Center, Main Room Instructor: Carrie Harner & Mike Tarabini Tues 3/22-4/12 7:30-9 pm $20 res/$22 non-res Two Step (2), Western Cha Cha, Wild West $30 res/$33 non·res Investment Basics This course will introduce you to basic information about stock, bonds, mutual funds, and other common securities. The course will include such topics as tax free investing, alternatives to low yield CD's, mutual funds, retirement planning, and how to read the financial pages. No previous experience necessary. Location: Lupine Child Care Center Instructor: Dr. Richard Speed, Ph.D. Tues 3/29-4/19 7- 8:30 pm Tues 5/ 10-5/ 31 7- 8:30 pm Tues 4/14-5/5 7· 8:30 pm $12 res / $l5 non-res $12 res /$15 non·res $12 res/$15 non·res Location: Community /5wim Center, Press Room Sat Tues 4/19-5/10 7:30-9 pm $20 res/$22 non-res West Coast Swing (2), Electric Slide, Alley Cat 4/9 -4/30 10 -11:30 am $12 res/$15 non-res Tues 5/17-6/7 7:30-9 pm $20 res/$22 non-res Western Waltz, East Coast Swing, Tush Push, The Drifter Elegant and Fun Stephen L. Gold, DDS" Inc, ",.". Orthodontics ~ for Children and AdUltS~ " t": .. · '(?) 1500 Tara Hills Drive, Suite 204 Pinole, California 94565 .~......, t " . LIVE MUSIC I 1 ... I 415· 724-4746 (GRIN) • Weddings ·Parties ·Events .any size .any style .references ·reasonable DEUCE MUSIC 5101724-0674 "Sculpture of Smiles" 23 Spring H e rculean �r I Classes Adult Activities Judo Karate Judo is a martial art that concentrates primarily on throwing and grappling techniques. The striking and self-defense techniques are practiced only in Kata form. Judo has been an Olympic event since 1964, and is the only martial art to become an official Olympic sport. The instructor will take registration for all classes at any time during the sessions. If you wish to speak to the instructor prior to enrollment, you may call 799-9906, or you may visit the class. In today's world, you and your family are exposed daily to issues of violence, gangs, weapons, and child moles.!ation/ abduction. This class is designed to provide participants with proven methods of increasing one's alertness and awareness, as well ~, providing a solid philosophy in self defense, self discipline, and self confidence. Instructor Joe Garcia is a fifth degree black belt. The class is on-going and students may enroll at any time. For more information on specific styles or levels, call the instructor at (707) 425-1847. See featured article on this instructor and his students on Location: page 21. Location: Ohlone Community Center Instructor: Wayne Cunningham Community /5wim Center Village Room.and DynamiJI'Rpbm . $17 res/$19 non-res Additional Family Members All White Belts - Beginners & children under 10 Wed 5-6 pm $35res/$38 non-res All Yellow Belts - Children under 10 yrs, 9 KY Wed 5-6 pm $35 res/$38 non-res All White Belts - beginner adults Wed 6-7 pm $35 res/$38 non-res All Yellow Belts - adults, 8 Ky and 9 Ky Wed 6-7 pm $35 .res/$38 non-res AU Green Belts - adults, 6 Ky and 7 Ky Wed 7-8 pm $35 res/$38 non,res Tai Chi Chuan All Yellow Belts-children unoer 10 (8Ky & 8+Ky) Thur 5-6 pm $35 fes/$38 non-res Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese exercise designed to promote flexibility, strength, balance and coordination. It also emphasizes stretching and slow graceful movements and is espeCially good for reducing tension in the body. Many animal movements are mimicked in teaching this art form such as the bear's, the tiger's, and the crane's, just to mention a few. The form of Tai Chi being taught is called Kwang Ping Yang Style, which is at least 3,000 years old, and is rarely taught outside of China. This class is also beneficial as a tool for meditation purposes. AU Green Belts - children under 10 (6Ky & 7 Ky) Thur 6-7 pm $35 res/$38 non-res .Class Fees are monthly Junior Class - Ages 7 to 12 M/ W Continuing 6-7 pm Senior Class - Ages 13 and up M/W Continuing 7-9 pm Katas (Pre-arranged Forms) Fri Continuing 7-9 pm . $35 res/$38 non-res $35 res/$38 non-res $35 res/$38 non-res All Purple Belts - 4Ky & 5 Ky Thur 7-8 pm $35 tes/$38 non-res All Belts - students must have fighting gear to attend this class. No exceptions Fri 5:30-6:45 pm $35 res /$38 non-res • There is an additional fee of $28.50, for the complete uniform. All orders and payments for the uniform are taken by the ins,tructor. Location: Foxboro Community Center Instructor: Bryan Umeki Sat 3/12-4/30 9-10:30 am $44 res/$48 non-res Sat 5/7 -<>/ 25 9-10:30 am $44 res/$48 non-res $17 res/$19 non-res Additional Family Members SF.RVING MARTINEZ S ltlCE 1973 " I, . i' t· Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event For West County Residents April 23 &24 Space is limited so call immediately! 1-800-750-4096 24 Spring Herculean HEATING & Am. CON1HTIONING SALES· REPAIR· INSTALLATION· MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS TANDY CHAMBERLAIN 647 " 0 " STREET MARTINEZ. CA 94553 LIe. NO . 285944 BUS , (510) 228-0661 FAX (510) 228-8128 �Classes Adult Activities Mace Training Porcelain/China Painting Assault Prevention Training and Consulting Services is a training institute that has been certified by the State Department of Justice to license private citizens in the use of tear gas for self-protection. Have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors. Students will also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. This course allows students to learn on an individual basis at their own pace, while making new friends and developing talents that you have been wishing to accomplish for years. The goal of this vital program is to help you reduce your risk of assault, and increase your self-confidence and personal safety. Mace formulation can stop an aggressor up to ten feet away, almost instantaneously. The legal issues concerning pepper based tear gas will also be explained. This course is certified by the State Department of Justice and a State license is issued inunediately after completion of the approved training course. (It is illegal for a person to possess tear gas without a State license). In addition to tear gas instruction, class content includes a variety of information pertaining to personal safety on the street, while at work, and in the home. A portion of the lecture will be devoted to the prevention of car jacking and other types of assaults. This class is open to the general public. Youth 16 and 17 years old must have signed parental consent. Mace containers are available for purchase the day of class but are not included in the course fee. Location: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Instructor: Ted Todd Sat 3/ 26 10-12 noon $31 res/$33.50 non-res 10-12 noon $31 res/$33.50 non-res Sat 4/30 Oil Painting Have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors. Students will also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. This course allows students to learn on an individual basis at their own pace, while making new friends and developing talents that you have been wishing to accomplish for years. Location: Community/ Swim Center, Press Room Instructor: Maria S.c. Davi Tue Tue If- 3/22-5/10 5/17-7/5 1-3 pm 1-3 pm $27 res/$30 !lon res $27 res/$30 non res Location: Community/Swim Center, Press Room Instructor: Maria S.c. Davi Tue Tue 3/22-5/10 5/17-7/5. 10-12 noon $27 res/$30 non-nes 10-12 noon $27 res/$30 non-res ~ There is an additional fee for supplies. Instructor will provide supply information on the first day of class. Hercules Public Stargazing Looking for something different for an evening out? Want something fun, educational, and free to do in the evening with the children? Under clear night skies' right here in Hercules, see exciting, brilliant views of the moon, planets, beautiful star clusters, galaxies, the Milky Way, and other wonders through telescopes and binoculars, and learn about what you see. Come to our public stargazing program conducted by experienced amateur astronomers for the benefit and enjoyment of skywatchers of all ages. If you are a teacher, bring your class; if a parent, bring your children. If you are an amateur astronomer, novice or expert, bring your own binoculars and telescopes and share your knowledge and enthusiasm. Please, no smoking or alcohol, and no flashlights without a red filter. Dress warm. For more information, call (510) 526-5974. On scheduled evenings, call (510) 799- 8237 after 7:30 p.m .. Location: Foxboro Neighborhood Park Instructor: Da:vid Harris & Marc Duncan 2nd Sat/month 7:30 pm No Charge • Weather permitting! Partly cloudy OK! There is an additional fee for supplies. Instructor will provide supply information on the first day of class. 25 Spring Herculean �Classes- Parenting Workshops Hercules Educational Living Program (H.E.L.P.) Our community has identified an increasing need for programs and activities which assist families within our community in effectively dealing with today's issues and problems. Through months of cOIpmunity input, the Parks and Recreation staff has developed a comprehensive program series in which participants can attain information, practical techniques, and networking/ support opportunities with other concerned participants in topic areas such as parenting skills, effective discipline, substance abuse and gang prevention, divorce/ single parent problem solving, and effective family communications. l . Carol's presentation will specifically address the opportunities that can be found in having regular family meetings; frequently asked questions about family meetings; and a role playing activity illustrating an example of a family meeting. She will also show you practical ways on "How to Have Effective Family Meetings" and "How to Start a Family Meeting". Instructor - Carol Frey Location: Senior Center, 111 Civic Drive Wed March 23 7-8 pm Fee: $5 Session Two - Adolescents & Gangs The H .E.L.P. series has been created in conjunction with the Richmond Adult School and New Connections in order to maximize the available resources and still maintain the courses at minimal cost to the participants. Both agencies provide programs with trained instructors who are skilled in leading discussions on specialized topic areas. Buryle Kilday is a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor Intern with New Connections. He obtained his mast~'s degree in clinical psychology from John F. Kennedy University. He gained practical experience dealing with violent behavior and gangs while volunteering at Vacaville state prison. The first series of courses, cosponsored by New Connections, contain three I-hour workshops. During each class, participants will be lead through an interactive discussion and explore various problem solving techniques. This workshop provides an introduction to aliolescents and gangs; examines why teens join gangs. and factors that place them at risk for gang activity; and discusses what concerned parents can do. The workshop will wrap up with'a question and answer period. New Connections is a private non-profit agency in Concord that provides counseling, drug treatment, prevention, and educational services to Contra Costa County residents. New Connections provides three primary programs. Its Youth and Family Program services youth and their families who are either at risk for substance abuse or who are addicted to substances. The Chemical Dependency "freatment Program for Adults is an intensive six-month outpatient treatment program. The Youth Diversion Program provides free substance abuse evaluations and counseling to'Mt. Diablo School District youth who have been caught with drugs or alcohol while on school property or in the community. Instructor - Buryle Kilday Location: Senior Center, 111 Civic Drive Fri April 22 7- 8 pm Fee: $5 , I:II i",I 'I First Series Session One - Family Problem Solving i " II Carol Frey is a counselor at New Connections and will be receiving her M.A. in Social Work this spring from Sacramento State. Currently her work is focused upon adolescents and their families. She also counsels at the Carquinez Middle School in Crockett and facilitates a teen group at the Boys and Girls Club of Rodeo. 26' Spring Herculean Session Three - Parenting Skills Session Three will be conducted by Lisa Koshkarian, MSW who is a counselor for New Connections. She has been providing counseling, education,and prevention services to youth and families in Northwest Contra Costa County for four years. Lisa will be facilitating a didactic and experiential discussion around the topic of "Parenting". She will emphasize appropriate parenting techniques related to substance use and prevention. She will help you both identify a substance use problem in your kids, as well as find ways to prevent a substance use problem from occurring. Instructor - Lisa Koshkarian Location: Community/Swim Center Tues May 17 7-8 pm Fee: $5 �Classes - Parenting Workshops d Productive Expressions of Our Community Concerns Second Series The second series of courses, co-sponsored by the Richmond Adult School, contains three individual sessions. Each session is comprised of three 2 hr. classes. Each session is designed to provide participants the opportunity to interact with other residents with similar concerns, as well as acquiring helpful, practical information. This series of sessions is conducted by instructor Doug Spangler, parent educator, author and consultant. Doug has an extensive background including publication of Fatherhood: An OWner's Manual. For Fathers of Children From Birth to Age 5. He has had articles pub1ish~d in American Baby. Parade. McCall's Better HOmes & Gardens and many other magazines and newspapers. Session Four - Effective Parenting of Teens: Why They Act That Way, and What You Can Do About It 'W hat do teens really need? What are they up to? Why do they do the things they do? How do you influence them or get them to behave responsibly? These and other questions will be addressed in this 3-week class. You'll learn specific parenting and communication skills, and how to apply them to the many challenges you and your teen face. The class will focus on the daily issues unique to coping with and constructively raising teenagers. Location: Senior Center Wed April 20 & 27 - May 4 7:15-9:15 pm Session Six - Meeting the Challenges of Single Parenting How do you concentrate on work when you know your toddler is crying in her day care center or your teenager is wreaking havoc in your home? What do you do with an ex-spouse who fails to take the kids for the weekend as agreed? What do you do when you don't get cooperation from your kids in helping around the house? How will you deal with life in general while juggling children, house, and career by yourself? This 3-week class will allow single parent s to discuss common experiences, and to learn ways to manage home and children. Location: Senior Center Wed June 1, 8, 15 7:15-9:15 pm Fee: $15 TAKl Ttll r1lAT STep fO~ fQle! This is your chance to take an Aerobio Class or have a n Test for FREE All you have to do is come in and tour either one of our wonderful faoilities. Call new for an appointment. Fee: $15 Session Five - Child Discipline That Works Misbehavior? Appropriate responses? What do you do with a stubborn, rebellious, or angry child? One of the most frustrating parenting tasks is disciplining children. Many parents give up too soon. There are effective ways to relate to your children for a more enjoyable family life. You'll learn factors involved in effective discipline: understanding your child's growth and the purpose of diScipline, reducing anger in the family, improving parent-child communication, setting and enforcing limits , in a positive wayan developing an effective discipline plan. Location: Senior Center May 11, 18, 25 Wed t:IfD y,n PNlIO DN\ 7:15-9:15 pm Fee: $15 fL ~D 1lI hmswc (j() VAlle.JO SoLW1TC (5Jq 211.-lfJO (IG') b44-7766 27 Spring Herculean I, �Senior Services Come Visit Your Senior Center! Hercules Senior Center 111 Civic Drive 799 - 8219 Friends, Food, and Fun and Companionship is what the Hercules Senior program is all about. Join our center for a day of activities or to just come and relax for awhile. The program provides a variety of social and recreational activities in a home-like atmosphere with an emphasis on hospitality. You will be warmly welcomed by our volunteer staff when you stop in to visit our center or to ask for additional information about our programs and services. In this supportive environment you will find a variety of social, recreational and intellectual services for all seniors. The Hercules Senior program and support services are available to adults 55 and Over. Most activities and programs welcome participation by adults of all ages on a space available basis. These services include classes, day / overnight excursions, nutrition services, health screening services, multi-cultural enrichment, and much, much more! Our program strives to ensure a physically and emotionally non-threatening environment for all, as well as encouraging socialization with peers. We encourage you to drop in and say hello to 0l,IT staff and volunteers any time Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Our center will provide you with updated information on current and upcoming activities and events. Special Services Free Blood Pressure Screening 2nd Wed of the month 10-11 am' Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) Free help with: Medicare"Medicap, Billings/Claims, Nursing Home Insurance, Legal Services 1st & 3rd Mon 1-3 pm Legal, Health, Personal, Immigration & Job Referrals Notary Public Free Service - By Appointment Only Tax Assistance Free Service Every Wednesday 9 a.m. to Noon February to April By Appointment Only Sponsored by VITA Available To All Adults ABS Advanced Business Services Computer Training In Hercules On-Going Activities Federal Hot Lunch Program Mon-Wed-Fri 11:45-1 pm Participant must be age 62 or older or be physically challenged. Sign up one day prior. Cost: $1.50-$1.75 Pot Luck Lunch 1st Thur of month 12 Noon Hercules Healthy Hikers Mon-Tues-Thur 9-10 am This walking group is led by Cheri Bellecci from Doctors Hospital and meets at Refugio Valley Park. Bingo Mon-Wed-Thur-Fri 1-2:15 pm Update Your Computer Skills In Our Fully Equipped Computer Lab Hands-on-Training • Group and Individual • Certified Instruction • DOS and Window Applications • Lab Available for Personal Use • School Projects • Resumes • Reports For Class Schedules & Information Call 724-0661 28 Spring Herculean �Senior Services lfYou Don't See Your Favorite Class, Let Us Know Travel & Tours Classes Ballroom Dancing Wed 1-3 pm $i/class Cerami~s Mon 10-12 noon Instructor: Gina Robinson Country Line Dancing Mon 9-10 am Instructor: Gil Chun $2.50/ class Creative Movement Ttles/Fri 8:45-10:15 am No Fee Instructor: Carla Tandy Sponsored by Contra Costa College Creative Writing - Beginning Ttles 9:30-11:30 am $30/6 wks Instructor: Stle Clark 3/22-5/24 Creative Writing - Intermediate Mon 1-3 pm $30/6 wks Instructor: Sue Clark 3/14-4/18 Englishas Second Language (ESL) MOn & Fri 12:30-3 pm No dlarge offered through Riciunond Adult Education Fabric Fainting Mon & Fri* 10-12 . Instructor Louise Horton*lst & 3rd Wed & Fri of month Make It Yourself Crafts Wed* 10-1 pm Instructor VIrginia Kunaniec *2nd & 4th Wed of month Needlebeads Workshop Thur 10-3 pm Instructors: Wong .·/··~~t:;?·· , ~~Spring Bazaa~). March 26, 1994 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. * Plastic Canvas Wed 10-1 pm Instructor Tune Puckett P1.tnch,piiibroidery Mon & Hi" 10-12 pm InstruCtor Lowse Horton *lst & 3rd Wed & Fri of m.onth Sequin Art Wed* 10-12 pm Instructor: LoujsecHorton *lst Wed of month 'I Sunset Growers, Yuba City Tues, May 3 $32 - hosted lunch Allied Arts & Ralphson M;msion, Belmont Tues, June 7 $32 - hosted lunch Empire Mine, Nevada City Fri, July 8 $33, including Miner's luncheon Reno Turnaround . Mon, Aug 1 $25 Island Queen - Stockton Tues, Sept 13 $39 - Padd!e.wheel Cruise with lunch Apple Hill Tues, Oct 11 $33 - hosted lunch Pacific Grove, Monarch Butterflies Tues, Nov 15 $21 J (. Nutrition Thur 10-11 am Instructor: Tracy Baker, Doctors Hospital Tai Chi Wed '8:30"1O.am Instructor: Bryan Dmeki, The first Senior Program trip in 1994 will be a Reno . Overnighter, on April 25-26. Cost is $50 per person, double ocCtlpancy and $63 single occupancy. Participants will receive $31 in cash or food and cocKtails. Stops will be made at the Virginian in downtown Reno and Nugget Towers in Sparks, where participants will stay overnight. Next day there will be a stop at Boomtown before returning home. Sounds like fun - - let's all support our tour program and sign up for the trips. Trips through November being planned are as follows: (). . '* Hercules Senior Center 111 Civic Drive . . Join us for our annual spring crafts bazaar featuring old fashioned handicrafts, jewelry and more! • ( Baked goods and other foods . will be available! ' I . . I \ • ' ( lee parking - No admission charS; ) . A l,\F«:>r_ further in.formation~:all/~~,~ , , . ,. v ~-'- ~~V - . j 29 ,_. • . , Spring Herculean , . I �l- I Youth Services Tiny Tots Child Care The Parks & Recreation Department offers a Before/ After School Child Care Program for children in K-6 grades. The Child Care Program is designed to enhance the child's school experience'through socialization and recreation activities. The program operates during the school year from 6:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. The daily schedule is structured to offer a variety of activities including crafts, games, sports, cultural appre: ciation, and life skills. Within the daily schedule there is also a short time allotted for homework. The Child Care Program is offered in the City's Child Care Buildings at Ohlone School and Hercules School (Lupine Site). For more information, please contact the Program Coordinators at each location. Lupine Child Care Center 1905 Lupine Ohlone Child Care Center 1616 Pheasant 799-8259 799-8224 Fees are effective for the 93-94 school year beginning September, 1993 at Hercules School (Lupine Child Care Center) and July, 1993 at Ohlone School (Ohlone Child Care Center). These fees are monthly. Fees do not include holidays and scheduled inservice (non-student) days. These fees are only effective during the school year. The 1994-95 school year (beginning July, 1994 at Ohlone School and September, 1994 at Hercules School) will be open to registration the public beginning: Ohlone School Students: April 25 Hercules School Students - June 20 Five-Day Option 9-12 noon $78 res!$82 non-res The "Pre-Kindergarten" program is designed for 4-yearaids who will start kindergarten the following school year. This program is designed to prepare children for kindergarten, and not to accelerate them beyond the basic requirements set by the school district. $115 res/$120 non-res $ 92 $132 $106 Registration for Fall Tmy Tots Programs will begin on June 6 for children currently enrolled in the program and on June 20 for the public. $212 $199 $ 74 $ 74 $106 $85 $170 $159 Disrnissa16:30 p.rn $299 Tues/Thur $ 92 Dismissal 4:30 p.m. $207 The "Little Learner" program is designed to introduce children to the preschool experience. The emphasis of this class is learning how to work with others in a variety of social situations. Numbers, colors, shapes, and letters are introduced and special attention is paid to both large and small motor development. Mon/Wed/Fri 9-12noon hl A.M. Care $ 92 Tmy Tots programs are offered at the following locations: Lupine Child Care Center 1919 Lupin~ Ohlone Child Care Center 1616 Pheasant Foxboro Community Center 1025 Canterbury Drive Gtade 4-6 Gr~Q~ ~ The Tmy Tots program is a pre-school experience for children 2 yrs. 9 mos. to 5 yrs. of age. The Tmy Tots Preschool consists of two different types of program options to serve the children based upon their age. The program is designed to assist your child in developing self-confidence and self-esteem, along with a sense of responsibility and independence. The activities will cover the social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and creative aspects of your child's development. Registration is also open to non-residents and is accepted on a first come, first served basis. For more information, please contact the Tmy Tots Program Coordinator, at 799-8259 or 799-8235. Four-Day Option A.M. Care $ 74 Dismissal 4:30 p.m. $166 Dismissal 6:30 p.rn $239 Three-Day Option 5 Railroad Ave., Old Town Hercules A.M. Care $ 55 $ 55 $55 $ 79 $64 $127 $119 Dismissal 4:30 p.m. $124 Dismissal 6:30 p.rn $179 Corrage Crafrs (510) 72A47n Spring Open House March 19&20 11:00 AM to 4:00PM 10% Oft Any Purchase with this Ad Unique Handerafted Gifts • Craft Supplies Call ror Our Craft Clu'ii Schedule Hours: Tues thru Frl 2:00 )M - 7:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Located Directly Across From the Historic Hercules Club House 30 Spriri'g Herculean I �Youth Services Day Camps Intersession Day Camp Program Summer Day Camp Intersession is a weekly day camp offering care for children who are out of school during their track break on the Ohlone School Multi Track Education Program. The program is open to school age children, grades K-6. There will be arts, crafts, sports, games, music and lots of fun! Registration is on-going. Space is limited to 28 children each week. This program will be held at Ohlone Child Care Center, 1616 Pheasant. For more information, call 799-8224. The Parks & Recreation Deparbnent is offering a summer day camp program for children entering grades K-3 and 4-6. Day Camp begins June 20th. Activities will include swimming, sports, games, crafts, and music. We will have entertainers coming to the K-3 program, and there will be field trips for the 4-6'group. Intersession Dates Blue Track Green Track Yellow Track Red Track March 7 to April 1 April 4 to April 29 May 2 to May 27 May 31 to June 17 Registration will begin April 11, 1994, for children currently enrolled in the Child Care Program. Registration will be open to the public beginning April 25, 1994. Registrations forms,will be available at the Community Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. A $10 deposit is required for each week reserved (deposit will be applied to weekly fee). For more information call 799-8259 or 799-8224. Spring Break Camp The Parks & Recreation Deparbnent will be sponsoring a special camp during the Spring Break. The camp is for elementary school-age children grades K-6. Nonresidents are welcome. The camp runs from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. with a variety of daily activities. The children will participate in seasonal arts and crafts, along with games and sports. Children must be pre-registered. Space is limited and is based on first come, first served basis. Day Camp will be available at the Lupine Child Care Center only on April 4-8 for grades K-6. For more informatiQn, call 799-8259. Fees For All Day Camps Listed Above Five-Day OptionlWeekly $85/res $95/non-res Core Program 8 am-4:30 pm $ 7.50/res $10/non-res A.M. Extended Care 6-8 am P.M. Extended Care 4:30-6:30 pm $ 7.50/res $10/non-res Three-Day OptionIWeekly Core Program 8 am-4:30 pm A.M. Extended Care 6-8 am P.M. Extended Care 4:30-6:30 pm FOu....Day OptionlWeekly Core Program B am-4:30 pm $68/res A.M. Extended Care 6-B am $ 6/res P.M. Extended Care 4:30-6:30 pm $ 6/res Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. A $10 deposit is required for each week reserved (deposit will be applied to weekly $51/res $57/non-res $ 4.50/res $ 6/non-res $ 4.50/res $6/non-res Registration forms are available at the Community Swim $76/non-res $ B/non-res $ B/non-res fee). 31 Sp:r:ing Herculean �Classes Youth Activities . 'Vi..-: ------------~, ~ Hercules Youth Ballet - - - - - -- - - - -- - - -- - - - - - - - -?;,~};; 'A' .~' " Hercules Youth Ballet uses the RoyalAcademy of Dancing; methodolog;y, which is an internationally recognized standard. There is a set dress code for each class level, details of which will be distribut;,d the first day of classes, Fewer thim the recommended number of classes per week for levels 3, 4, and 5 (not less than 2 classes weekly) will be permitted, but it may slow the students prog;ress. A minimum of three ballet classes weekly is required for pointe work; daily class is expected for students plan" ning on doing major examinations. Tu/Th 3/1-4/H Tu/Th 4/19-5/26 ~5pm 4-5 pm $60 res/$66 non-res $60 res/$66 non-res M/W 2/28-4/13 M/W 4/18-5/25 3/4-4/15 4;/22-5/27 4:30,6 pm 4:30-6 pm 4-5:30 pm ~5:30pm $80 res/$88 non-res $80 res/$88 non-res $80 res/$88 non-res $80. res/$88 non-res Ballet 5 3/3 -4/14 4/21-5/26 5-6:30 pm 5"6:30 pm Pointe & Rehearsals M/W 2/28-4/13 M/W 4/18-5/25 3/4 -4/15 4/22-5/27 Fri Eri Th 3/31-5/5 4-4:30 pm Th· 5/12-6/16 4-4:30 pm $30 res/$33 non-res $30 res/$33 nOli-res Th 3/31-5/5 Th 5/12-6/16 §-5:30 pm 5-5:30 pm $30 res/$33 non-res $30 res/$33'non-Tes' $25 res/$28 nOfl'"res for additional family rnembe~s' or if you enroll in two classes talilght by R. Jordan Ballet 3 & 4 Th Ages: 3 112 to.5 years old Ages: 5 years old and up Ballet 2 Th Location: Corrtmunity j5wim Center, Village Room Instructor: Rosalyn Jordan enroll in two classes taught by R. Jordan Instructor: Sally Whitehead FrJ This class is an introduction to the fundamental ballet: movements which stimulate grace and muscular development. Your child williearrtfun dances to classiCal music and songs children love. If you require more information, you can call Rosalyn at 465-1541. Clothing: Leotards, tights and ballet slipp.ers $25 res/$28 non-res for adqitional family members or·if you Location: Historic Clubhouse Fri Ballet for the Young Dancer 6-6:30 pm 6-6:30 pm 5:30,6:30 pm 5:30,6:30 pm $100 res/$110 non-res $100 res/$110 non-res . * A Recital will be held on Sunday; Nne 12th, 12:00 'noon at the Community/Swim Center: Tap for Boys {:I Girls High eni;!rg;y and lots of fun! R'ouf4\es and great rhythmic patterns for dancing feet will be taught. Be$ides developing coordination and grace, this class stimulates concentration which can be jmportant~in learning academic subjects. Cloihing: Tap shoes and comfortable clothing Location; Conununity /Swim Center, Village Room Instructor: Rosalyn Jordan Ages: 3 112 to 6 years old 4:30,5 pm $30 res/$33 non-res Th 3/31-5/5 4:30,5 pm $30 res/$33 nOn"res Th 5/12-6/16 $25 res/$28 non,resior additional family members or if you enroll in two claSses taught by R. Jordan * A Recital will be held on Sunday, June 12th; 12:00JIQQn at the Community/Swim Center. <l.2 Spring Here.ule.an �.- -----~--- - -- - -- - - Classes Youth Activities Baton & Dance Class Tiny Tumblers This energetic class is designed for youth ages 6 years and older. Students will learn dance movements and twirliog skills, while improving their self confidence. Techniques will improve hand and eye coordination ani! expressiveness. Batons are provided to all participants. and students should wear comfortable clothing. Students will be eligible to participate in local.shows and demom;trations. Come join the fun while learning body movement awareness. Mr. Silveria brings over 10 years experience in motivating and instructing tumbling and gymnastics. This class is designed for children ages 5 and 6 years of age and leads students to learn rolls, stretches, cartwheels, hand stands and more in a playful environment. Location: Community/ Swim Center, Village Room Instructor: Matthew Silveria ~ocation: Community/ Swim Center, Village Room Instructor: Sandy Rios Tue 4/12-5/3 4:45-5:30 pm $25 res/$28 non-res Tue 4/12-5/3 5:30-6:15 pm $25 res/$28 non-res Tue 5/ 10-5/ 31 4:45-5:30 pm $25 res / $28 non-res 5:30-6:15 pm $25 res/ $28 non-res Tue 5/ 10-5/ 31 v. .Louth 0 t'1 P" atnttng ?\~i.:' 7/j /' ,~" ' ' ' Location: Community/ Swim Center, Press Room Instructor: Maria S.c. Davi Tu . 3/22-5/10 3:30-5 pm $27 res/$30 non-res Tu 5/17-7/5 3:30-5 pm $27 res/$30 non-res There is an additional fee for supplies. Instructor will provide supply information on the first day of class. Call 262-1800 50% Off Insta lIation 4/23-5/21 6/4-7/9' 9-9:45 am 9-9:45' am $32 res/$35 non-res $32 res/$35 nort-res 'No class on Saturday, July 2,1994 (Fourth of July holiday). elVi" .'Sh!l1"{' Youth, ages 7-17 years, will have funwhile learning to draw, paint, deSign, mix colors, and combine colors. Your child will also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. This course allows students,to 1e= on an individual basis at their own pace, while making new friends and developing new talents. It Sat Sat Tumbling & Pre-Gymnastics This fun-filled class is designed for children 7 - 10 years of age. This course is designed for continuing tumbling students who are preparing for a more advanced gymnastics class. Emphasis will be on balance, coordination and strength. Location: Community/ Swim Center, Village Room Instructor: Matthew Silveria Sat Sat 4/23-5 / 21 6/4 -7/9' 10-10:45 am $32 res/$35 non-res 10-10:45 am $32 res/$35 non-res 'No class on Saturday, July 2,1994, (Fourth of July holiday). ~~ Creative Writing Cours,e >~< 7/)N'<:: This writing course is designed for youth ages 13 to 18' years of age and beginners are welcomed! Participants will receive instruction on various writing styles including short stories, novels, and poetry writing. This course can be utilized to supplement the youth's school composition courses as well. Information on how to market one's writing will also be provided throughout the course. Location: Community / Swtm Center, Press Room Instructor: Sue Clark Wed 4/27-6/29 7:30-9,pm $45 res/$50 non-res BAY 33 Spring Herculean ,I �Sports & Fitness Come Join One Of Our Leagues! Coed Adult Softball Women's Open Basketball League Thl' COl'd Adult Softballll'agul' is dl'signl'd for tl'ams with ninl' (9) or more playl'rs, ages 16 & over. Games are played on-weekdays at Ohlone and Woodfield Ballfields. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Teams will be required to provide picture identification of each player on the team roster prior to the start of league play. Individuals are encouraged to sign-up on the player interest list for possible placement on teams. Maximum roster is sixteen (16) with a minimum of nine (9) players. All games will be officiated by certified softball umpires. . The Women's Open Basketball League is designed for . teams of 5 or more players, ages 16 and over. Games are played on Monday evenings beginning at 7:45 p.m. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roste'r when submitting registration fee. Teams will be required fa provide a photograph of each player on the team roster priorto the start of league play. Individuals are encouraged to sign-up on the player interest list for possible placement on teams. Maximum roster size is 10 with a minimum of 5 players. All games will be officiated by certified basketball officials. The department must have a minimum of four teams to run the league and a maximum of 30 teams will be admitted. Rules and game schedule will be discussed at the manager's meeting on Monday, May 16, 7 pm in the Village Room. For more information, call the Sport LeagueManager at 799-8295. Locations: Ohlone and Woodfield Ballfields 1616 Pheasant Drive & 1919 Lupine Road Registration: Resident Teams Begins 4/11 /94 Non-Resident Teams Begins 5/2/94 Mon-Fri 6/13-8/26 6-8:30 pm '$375 res/$425 non-res There is an additional $5.00 fee per non-resident player on a resident team. To qualify for a resident team rate, there must be a 60% minimum of Hercules residents actively playing on The department must have a minimum of 4 teams to run the league and a maximum of 6 teams will be admitted. Rules and game schedule will be disCussed at the managers' meeting on Monday, March 7, 7:15 p.m. in the Dynamite Room. For more information" call our Sport League Map,,!,;er at 799-8295. Location: Community/Swim Center Gym Man 4/~6/27 7:45-10:45 pm ' $375 res/$425 non-res per team There is an additional $5.00 fee per non-resident player on a resident team. To qualify for a resident team, there must be a 60% minimum of Hercules residents actively playing on the team. No games scheduled Monday, 5/30 (Memorial Day Holiday). th~team. Girls' Youth Basketball Teen/Adult Coed Volleyball League Get set for thl'match of your life when you join our Winter Coed Volleyball League for teens and adults 16 years or older! AUparticipants must register as a team. All league matches are held from 7:45 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. This league is limited to the first eight teams, so register now! All league fees must be accompanied with a team roster, Teams will be required to provide a photograph of each player on the team roster prior to the start of league play. Team fees include league games, certified officials, practice periods, and awards. Roster size will be a maximum of twelve (12) players per team with a minimum of 5 teams and maximum of 8 teams. A managers' meeting will be held Monday, March 21, at 7:15 p.m. in the Dynamite Room. Individuals are encouraged to attend the manager's meeting for possible placement on teams. For more information, please call the Sport League Manager at 799"8295. Location: Community jSwim CeQter Wed. April20-July 6 7:45-10 pm $185 res/$225 non-res per team 34 Spring Herculean Girls' Youth basketball program is designed to teach basic skills of basketball with an emphasis on sportsmanship and recreation. The program provides instruction on dribbling, shooting; passing, rebounding, defensive and offensive positioning. League£ee includes' team practice shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, league games referees, and'1!wards at end of the se",son. an" The league is open to girls ages 10 to 12 years beginner to advanced levels. Participants must bring a,copy of their birth certificate at the time of registration. Maximum enrollment is 36 with a minimum of 2~. Parent information meeting: Monday, March 14th at 7:,15 p.m. in the Dynamite Room. Practice sessions will be held on e.ither Mon/Wed or Tues/ Thurs, 4:30-5:45 p.m. Games: Friday afternoons or Saturday mornings. Location: Community/Swim Center Man/Wed 3/21- 5/28 4:30-5:45 pm $55 res/$60 non-res Tues/Thur 3/22 - 5/28 4:30-5:45 pm $55 res/$60 non-res Registration Now Being Accepted! No games scheduled on Sat, 5/7 (City's 16th Annual Cultural Fair). �Sports & Fitness We Have Open Gyms! ---'-----'-----'----'--'----'--~----------------------- \;-l~l,j - - - 5~(y~( Adult Open Gym Program Youth/Teen Open Gym Join all your friends for a energetic evening of basketl:>all or volleyball. Open play periods are ongoing for persons sixteen (16) and over. Players, beginner to adv,anced, are encouraged to drop-in. Play periods are for fun and designed to create a social, recreational environ· ment where everyone feels comfortable participating & socializing! Join all your friends for an exciting game of b,asketball. Open play periods are scheduled for youth and teens ages 9 - 16 years, non-residents are welcome. Players, , with beginner to advanced skill levels, are encouraged to drop-in. The play periods are for fun and designed to , create a social, recreational environment where everyone feels comfortable participating and socializing! Location: Community jSwim Center Location: Community/Swim Center Mon-Thur 2-4 pm $1.50 res & non-res Mon-Thur Wed Mon Basketball Volleyball Basketball 12-2 pm 7:45-10 pm 7:45-10 pm $3.50 Drop-in' $3.50 Drop-in' $3.50 Drop-in' ""Discount passes available for residents. *Discount passes available for residents. Note: Open gym program not available during league programs. Note: Open gym program not available during league programs. Open Gym Passes The City of Hercules Community (Swim Center complex has open gym passes available for residents and nonresidents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility ata reduced cost per entry, while the nonresident passes are for convenience only and are set at the regular drop-in rate. Open Gym Passes are valid throughout the year. Drop-in Rates: Adults-$3.50 Youth (16 & under) $1.50 Daytime Use Only Open Gym Passes: Dynamite Pass 10 visits Avid Athlete 25 visits Adults Youth Adults Youth $25 res/$35 non-res $12 res/$15 non-res $50 res/$87.50 non-res $25 res/$37.50 non-res Dr. Frank Zisman Dr.Katerina R. Zisman Dr. Melissa R. Sheppard OPTOMETRY 1.0 . will be requested for purchase of resident discount Complete Family Vision Care 1:. Comprehensive Eye Examinations 1:. Total Contact Lens Care 1:. Extensive Selection of Frames 1:. Evening and Saturday Appointments In Hercules! 1581 Sycamore Ave., Suite 10 • Hercules please call 799-7380 for an appointment 35 Spring Herculean �Sports & Fitness ~v'" ----------- :.:;;~k Tennis Program )~'~ The Parks & Recreation Deparhnent will be conducting a comprehensive spring tennis program beginning in April 1994. Tennis classes will include group, private, and sp~cialty courses for all ages. Details on class dates, times, and fees will become available in late March. Please contact the Sport League Manager at 799-8295 for more information. Women's Assault Prevention Current FBI statistics show that women who resist and fight back against an assault stand a better than 65 percent chance of success. This class will teach you how to do it! Students are not required to have any special strength or athletic ability. Instead, you will be taught how to use your "natural weapons" such as hands, fingers, voice, knees and feet to ward off a sexual assault or unwanted sexual advance. This class is recommended for all women ages 15 and up, and is taught by an experienced instructor who specializes in defensive tactics and assault prevention. Students who have already taken our Mace training class will also enjoy this class. Participants are encouraged to wear loose comfortable clothing. Location: The purpose of this class is to teach an array of noimpact deep muscle therapy exercises. You will learn how to prevent (or rid yourself of) unnecessary back discomfort by flexing and strengthening your delicate back muscles. Excellent for overall toning! Great before or after workouts! This class is on-going and students may join at any time during the month Or may pay on a drop-in basis. Please bring mat and wear loose clothing. Fees are monthly. Location: Senior Center Instructor: Dr. Denise Walther Tues Continuing 7:15-8:15 pm $15 res/$17 non-res • Students may attend class on a drop-in basis at $5 per class. Jazzercise The art of jazz dance combined with the science of exercise physiology. Each 60- to 65-minute class includes both easy-to-follow, fun aerobic-dance routines and muscle-toning-and-stretching exercise; a warm-up precedes the aerobics, and cool-downs follow the exercise. All to the beat of great music, from oldies to jazz to the newest popular tunes! New students may register at class and join anytime. Location: Community/Swim Center, Main Room Instructors: Holly Bengtson & Linda Young Seniqr Center Instructor: Ted Todd Sat 5/14 Back Flexibility & Strengthening 9:30-12:30 pm $35 res/ $38 non-res Tues/ Wed / Thur/ Fri Mon / Wed Sat Tues/Thur Sun 9:30-10:30 am' 6:30-7:30 pm' 9-10 am 6:15-7:15 pm' 8:45-9:45 am Drop-In: $6 4 Classes: $20 8 Classes: $28 12 Classes: $36 • Baby-sitting available these classes only. Fee: $1.00 per fantily Family Dentistry Lauro A. Mora, Jr. DDS Elizabeth P. Mora, DD S. • General & Cosmetic Dentistry • Weekday, Evenings, & Saturday • Practice Proper Sterilization Procedures • Delta Member IMilitary Dependents • Payment Plans Available • English & Tagalog Spoken • Member ADA-CDA, NAPA SOLANO • VISA & MASTERCARD ACCEPTED 1511 Sycamore, No. A . Hercules, CA 94547 1402 Pennsylvania Fairfield, CA 94533 (510) 799-1699 (707) 425-6216 36 Blood • Body Fat • Food Analysis 18 Exercise Sessions I LAKERIDGE ATHLETIC CLUB 6350 San Pablo Dam Road 222-2500 Ask For Pat or Syd Bottomhne· It Has Been Proved Drets Don t Workl Spring Herculean \ �2 Ways To Register! ~Mait-In Registration ~ Drop-In Registration Registration is based upon a fitstcome; first served basis. Unless specified in the class description, no registration will be accepted by the instructors, or by telephone. Participants may register in person or by mail at the CommunityJ Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Participants must pre~register for.classes at least one week prior to the class starting date'. Hours for regis" trationareMonday - Wednesday 8:30 ani -8:()0 pm, Thursdays 1:00 - 8:00 pm, Fridays 8:30 am5:00 pm, and Saturdays 8:30 am - 12':00 noon. Checks should by made payable to the "City of Hercules!'. If you have any questions or would like additional program information, please call /:99-8291. Refunds (less $5.00) or transfers will begranted,no later than one weekday prior to the first class meeting. A full refund will be giveR if the class is canceled by the Parks and Recreation Depart" ment. No refunds or transfers wili be allowed the day of the class or after the class has started .. If there are changes in the schedules or if classes are full, you will be nO.tified before the starting of each class. - ~ . ~----------------~-----------------o Class Registration Form Participant's Name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _~ Name of Parent/ Guardian (if participant is under 18yrs of age): _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Ad,dress: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ City: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Zip Code: _ _ _ __ Home Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Work Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Participant Name Age Course Title Date Tune .Location ;, 1· I, the undersigned, in consideration of participation in the program(s) listed aboYe, agree to indemnify and hold the City of Hercules harmless, and release the City; 'agents and its employees from any and all liability for any injury suffered by the above named participant(s) arising Olit of, or in any way connected with participation in the program(s). Ihereby agre.e t6 all the terrns ilfidconditions for participation within the City of Hercules Parks and Recreation programs. ' . ~i~ature ,of.Parent/ Guardian / Participant (over 18yrs of age) Dale 37 ~. ~ Sprirjg H~rcule.~.n �Comfortable, Personalized Dental Care • • • .' • • • Dentures - Partials & Rei in es Permanent Teeth To 'Replace Dentures Cosmetic Dentistry Periodontal Care - Gums Intravenous Sedation For Ybur Comfort State-bf-the-Art Antiseptic Procedures Convenient Payment Plans HERCULES DENTAL CARE John B. Wayland, ! DDS \ Call Today! l 799-3100 City of Hercules 111 Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 j BULK RATE PER1vflT #23 RODEO,CA Postal Patron Join us at the 16th Annual Cultural :Fair 00: May 7th! The Herculean Spring, 1994 � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/f75c4ec0f4885ab576770781b369fac7.pdf 577c402d5e6661a7bf551d7c06296b1e PDF Text Text The Herculean • City of Hercules Information & Activity Brochure · Winter 1994 • . • • • • • • • • • • If • • • • • • • • • • . • •• • .• • • • • In This Issue: Business Workshops Chimney Alert Page 32 Page 10 �I II The Herculean Winter 1994 Table of Contents City Message City Scene Public Works Pipeline City Scene Building Division Public Safety Fire District Cable TV Sister City Visit Community Recreation Hotlines Facility Rentals Page 1-3 4-7 8-9 10 11 12-13 14-15 16 17 18-20 21 22-23 Classes Adult Activities Children's Activities Business Workshops Parenting Workshops Senior Services Day CarefTiny Tots Teen Activities & Services Sports & Fitness 24-28 29-30 31 32 34-35 36-37 38-39 40-44 City Hall Hours Monday, Thesday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30 a.rh. to Noon & 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday 1 to 5 p.m. From 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, voice mail is operational. City Directory City Hall - General Information Community Center/Swim Center Parks & Recreation Department Hercules Senior Center Finance Dept/Busmess License Business/Community Dev. Engineering Public Works Building Inspections City Clerk City Manager Personnel- Job Hotline Police Department EMERGENCY ONLY Rodeo-Hercules Fire District City Manager Marilyn Leuck 799-8200 799-8291 799-8230 799-8219 799-8222 799-8246 799-8242 799-8241 799-8240 799-8215 7'l9-8206 799-8204 799-8260 911 799-4561 799-8206 City Council - 799-8200 Beth Bartke Eduardo Manuel Alexander Sample III William Simpson Darrel "Jay" Tucker Terry Segerberg - Councilmember Elect Lloyd Walgstaff - Councilmember Elect Planning Commission Adelio "Ed" Balico Edward P Desmond Bill Leong Chris Lewallyn Sharad Pandya Community Services Commission City Offices will be closed on the following dates: December 23 to January 2 - designated Christmas & New Year's Holidays January 16, (Monday) Martin Luther King, Jf. Day February 20, (Monday) Presidents Day Frank Batara Robert Krall Bill Prather Warren Schilling Donald Taylor Lorraine Walsh Joarme M. Ward �City Message Save Lives - Practice Safe Driving Drive State Highway 4 Carefully! If you have lived in Hercules for any time at all, you have prob- ably driven State Highway 4 at least once. Many residents must drive it twice a day to and from school or work. State Highway 4 has a road design that most of us do not customarily drive. We typically drive on local streets with ample lane space at lower speeds or on freeways with straight travel lanes and divided traffic at higher speeds . • State Highway 4 is different. In the four mile section between 180 and Cummings Skyway there are 19 curves with cars traveling at 50 to 55 mph against on-coming traffic. If you are traveling from 1-80 eastward or from the improves! section of State Highway 4 westward, you must adjust your driving! This section of road requires your full attention! You must keep your car under control, slow down for heavy traffic or bad weather and drive defensively. The road has no forgiveness for even the smallest error. The City has been working towards the re,construction of Highway 4 West since 1986, when the former Councilmember, Ann Earnest, insisted that it be included in the countywide transportation tax. Every Council since then has placed the Highway 4 project as.one of the highest, if not the highest priority. • The result has been to move the entire reconstruction project forward by approximately 'five years. Phase I will begin construction in June 1995 to eliminate the deadly left hand turn at Willow Avenue. But, the immediate safety problems remain. On November 2, the City convened a public workshop with many of its residents, Caltrans, California Highway Patrol and Regional funding agencies. Strategies were developed to hasten the funding for the reconstruction and to develop short term ' solutions to increase safety now. A follow-up workshop will be scheduled in January 1995 to determine which short-term solutions can proceed immediately. (For more information call 7998202). The CHP has already begun efforts for more active enforcement for speed and double yellow line violations. continued on page 2 1 Winter H erculean �" City Scene City Mourns One of Its Finest Young Citizens. Drive State Highway 4 Carefully! For now, keep your eyes on the road, keep your speed down, tum on your lights for safety and drive defensively! I On October 3, 1994, Kimaree McDonald, age 25, and Tiffane Spencer, age 17, lost their lives in a head-on crash. In October of 1993, Randa Khalil, Robert Carter and Jeannine Turley, lost their lives in a similar type of accident. These are the most recent deaths. Many others have lost their lives on this road over the years. Additional funding for both short term and long term improvements is needed. If you would like to help make Highway 4 a higher priority, please write letters of support to: Mr. Bob McCleary, Executive Director Contra Costa Transpo~tion Authority 1340 Treat Boulevard, Suite 150 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Lawrence Dahms, Executive Director Metropolitan Transportation Commission 101 8th Street Oakland, CA 94607 Robert Remen, Executive Director California Transportation Commission 1120 N Street Sacramento, CA 94273-0001 2 Winter Herculean �City Scene Welcome New Councilmembers New City Council Members On November 8, the residents of Hercules elected two new members to the City Council. ' Terry Segerberg is a businesswoman who has lived in Hercules for seven years with her husband and two children. She is the Past President of the Hercules Rotary and currently serves as the Rotary district governor's representative for local clubs. She has served on the Pacific Refining Community Advisory Panel and as Secretary to the Hercules Chamber of Commerce. Lloyd Wagstaff has also resided in Hercules for seven years and is employed by the East Bay Regional Parks District. He has served on the Board of Directors for both the Hercules-by-theBay and Glenwood Homeowner's Associations. Mr. Wagstaff also served on the City's Economic Development Task Force and the Land Use Revision Community Panel. The new City Councilmembers will be sworn in on Tuesd~ December 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Regular Meeting of the City Council. Business Survey Underway! The 1994-95 Redevelopment Budget established a strong policy position to begin an effective business retention program. A survey of all Hercules businesses is the beginning step for that Program. Work to draft the survey has been underway since August 1994. The survey's purpose is to establish profile information about each business; its service(s) or product(s), number of employees, payroll, size of facilities, client base, etc. More importantly, the Survey will also probe about future expansion desires or plans, location, need for business resources and community support. All Hercules businesses will be asked to participate in the survey. An introductory letter that will be mailed on November 28. The Survey will be mailed out one week later. Tabulated responses should provide information to target resources towards business owners who want to expand or maintain their market share. The final report will be mailed to all businesses and to anyone in the public who requests it. Businesses are assured that all survey responses are being treated as proprietary. Completed survey documents will be kept secure. If you are a business owner in Hercules and do not receive survey information within the next two weeks, please call 799-8202 to request the material. 3 Winter Herculean �City Scene Business Sign Laws Scheduled to Change A revised sign ordinance for businesses and community activities has been under draft revision over the past 12 months. The draft is now ready for the business community and residents to review, change, etc. Why do we need a new one? For Better Business Visibility. The existing sign ordinance was adopted in 1983. Its language is primarily regulatory. A better balance of regulatory and business promotion language is needed. Who will make the changes? Everyone! Staff has drafted ideas to begin the process. A committee of business owners and residents is being formed to review and revise. The revisions will then be forwarded to the Planning Commission for their review and recommendations. The City Council will review, revise and adopt. All meetings are public. Interested? Call 79~248. There are too many signs now! Will there be more? The revised ordinance will still regulate signs to keep business areas from being overwhelmed and looking tacky or to prevent interference with traffic safety. Signs can be tastefully done and be effectively visible to promote business. City staff has eased its sign enforcement activities during the recession. However, we will soon begin to request that illegal banner signs, "sandwich" signs and window signs be removed within a reasonable timeframe. 4 Winter Herculean �City Scene W here Does Your Storm Drain? Zoning Ordinance Revision Commences With the changes being proposed in the update of the draft Land Use Element of the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance must be reviewed and made consistent with the updates being made for vacant or underdeveloped properties. While the General Plan designates land uses for parcels in the city such as "Single Family Residential", "Commercial", or mixed-use categories such as "Planned Commercial-Residential", the Zoning Ordinance spells out the specific requirements that a developer must follow in order to build when developing in any of these areas. The Zoning Ordinance addresses such things as building "set-backs" from property lines, the maximum square footage which can be allowed on a lot, and building heights and dimensions. "i i City staff will be undertaking the revision in two steps: 1. Making the Ordinance "mesh" with the changes being proposed in the General Plan; there are severalland-us,"categories which must be defined and development standards drafted. 2. Reformatting the Ordinance to make it easier to understand and use. The ability of the Zoning Ordinance to be reildily understood by the development community is essential to economic development. ~:~ ~ =- CONTRA COSTA CITIES' COU NlV' D'STRI CT STOIWUIfITEA POLLUT ION CONTROl PAOGRA.M Too often misinterpretation of a city's zoning requirement or inconsistencies within the Zoning Ordinance cause difficulties and slows development proposals. It is City staff's intent to bring the proposed modifications to the Zoning Ordinance before the Planning Commission and the City Council in conjunction with the proposed changes to the General Plan. Look for notices of public hearings and workshops on these city planning projects. 5 Winter Herculean �Kudos to Hercules Drivers! In September, the California State Automobile Association presented a Pedestrian Safety Citation to the City Council for the City of Hercules. This award is given to communities that have had nine or fewer consecutive years without a pedestrian death. Hercules' award recognized four years of fatality-free pedestrian safety! This award belongs to all the citiZens of Hercules, drivers, pedestrians, and joggers! Thank you for exercising safe pedestrian practices and driving cautiously! Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Drunk Traffic Tips _ Rainy weather is just around the corner. Check your tires for tread and windshield wiper blades before you get caught in a downpour. Rain causes the road oil to float on the surface of the pavement, which in tum makes it "slippery when wet." Commuter Hints During commute hours, it is often difficult trying to turn onto Highway 4 from Willow Avenue or Sycamore Avenue. It is much faster to take Highway 4 from San Pablo Avenue . . If Highway 4 traffic is stopped between Hercules and Martinez, you can take Cummings Skyway as an alternative route around Franklin Canyon. If you are traveling east, take Interstate 80 to Cummings Skyway. Go south on Cummings Skyway until you reach Highway 4. If you are traveling west on Highway 4, take the Cummings Skyway exit north until you reach Interstate 80. REMEMBER TO DRIVE DEFENSIVELY AND BUCKLE-UP! 6 Winter Herculean �City Scene Public Safety Tips Traffic Safety - Authorized Emergency Vehicles When you are driving down the road and your hear a siren from an approaching police vehicle, fire truck or ambulance, California law requires that you: 1. Yield the right-of-way 2. Pull to the right curb and stop! 3. . Remain stopped until the emergency vehicle passes Then, using due caution, re-enter the roadway safely. This will allow emergency responders to perform their duties quickly and make the highways safer for everyone. The Hercules Police Department and Rodeo-Hercules"-rre District thank you for your cooperation! Welcome Aboard John Goodner, Police Officer If you see these vehicles approaching with flashing lights and/or sirens screaming, be sure you obey the law and give them the right of way. There's a new face in the Hercules Police Department these days. Officer John Goodner, who joined the City October 3, is a graduate of Los Medanos College Basic Academy. Officer Goodner carne to us by way of the cities of Walnut Creek and Antioch, where he served as a reserve police officer. In Walnut Creek, he was given the 1991 Reserve of the Year award. The City is pleased to extend a warm welcome to our newest Police Officer! 7 Winter Herculean �Public Works Pipeline Less Driving for Commuters! Tentative Schedule for Transit Transfer Station The following is a tentaive schedule for bus arrivals and departures from the soon to be constructed Transit Transfer Station at the corner of San Pablo and Sycamore Avenues: Bart Express Buses Served by J and JX routes. J operates every 30 minutes between 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 The Buses are Coming! The Transit Transfer Station is nearing completion with asphalt paving, sidewalks and planters inplace. Most of you remember this site as the location for pumpkin and Christmas tree lots. The new Transit Center will be landscaped with shrubs and trees, creating a very pleasant site at the entry to downtown. We expect the buses to start using the facility in late November. Watch for signs announcing the opening. p.m. and every 40 minutes until about midnight. JX operates only between 5:15 and 8:00 a.m. and between 4:00 p .m. and 7:00 p.m. It operates every 30 minutes during this period. WestCat Buses Four WestCAT routes will converge at the Transit Transfer Station to make timed transfers to the BART J buses. During the school year, three buses will leave at about 7:45 a.m. to travel southbound on San Pablo Avenue . . Throughout the day, one WestCAT bus will leave with each southbound J departure. Next Spring: WestCAT's Richmond to Martinez route will increase service--one bus per hour exiting on Sycamore and continuing south on San Pablo and one per hour to turn right on San Pablo Avenue and continuing eastbound , onto Route 4. AC Transit Between 5:20 a.m. and 7:20 a.m. one AC bus per hour will leave to go southbound on San Pablo Avenue. One northbound bus will depart, northbound and southbound departures will be separated by about 30 minutes. Vallejo Transit Vallejo buses will serve this station at 30 minute intervals both northbound and southbound directions (during peak hours). During off peak hours the intervals may be 60 minutes. 8 VVinter fIer culean �Public Works Pipeline Another Park for Hercules! Play Ball! A New Park for Refugio Valley The City and West Contra Costa Unified School District completed design drawings and advertised a project to provide landscaping and a grassy field at the recently constructed Hanna Elementary School ruW City property near the east end of Refugio Valley Road. This project is the first phase of an improvement program which will ultimately provide an athletic field, childcare program with a tot-lot and a neighborhood park in the eastern neighborhoods of Hercules . The first phase provides a regulation size multi-purpose athl~tic field with restrooms, parking, landscaped slopes and jogging pathways. The project is expected to be ready to use next Summer and not a moment too soon. Where Has All the Litter Gone? Where do those gum wrappers, soft drink cups, cans and other items that fall on the ground end up? In the trash can? Well, sometimes that is what happen~, but only when you or someone like you picks up this litter and,]:>uts it in one of the many trash cans provided by the City. Although, the City's maintenance . crew works hard to keep litter under control, they shouldn't have to pick up other peoples trash, Trash that isn't picked up usually finds its way into stormdrains, clogging the flow of stormwater from our streets into our creeks and waterways. Sometimes these clogs clear themselves by flushing trash and debris directly into a creek or waterway. Do you remember how you felt seeing slime and garbage in that .creek you once played in as a small child? We all need to "pitch in" to keep our parks, creeks and streets free from litter and garbage. The City needs volunteers to help keep our parks clean and to coordinate volunteer work parties to clean creeks and waterways. If you can help, please stop by City Hall and complete a volunteer application. Remember, if each of us picks up just one piece of litter each day, our City will remain a beautiful place to live. WASTE . DISPOSAL Please use refuse cans provided by the city. 9 Winter Herculean �City Scene Information You Can Use! CURIO:~ ~ SElFiRES W - hen a kid strikes a match. fire strikes back! Children don't realize that a simple flame can blaze out of control in mere minutes. That may be why nearly twenty-five percent of the fires that kill young children are started by children themselves playing with fire . Don't let fire strike your family. Always keep matches and lighters far out of the reach of children. Chimney Fire Alert! As of November 11, 1994, the Fire Department responded to two fires caused by improper handling of discarded fireplace ashes! Both fires resulted in major losses to the homeowners involved, and could have been avoided! The following guidelines will assist you in preventing a major fire loss in your home! Have your chimney cleaned and inspected by an experienced chimney sweep at the beginning of each burning season. Make certain there are no tree limbs or branches hanging over or near the chimney opening. Make sure there are no items that will burn and spread fire easily near the fireplace! Test your chimney damper to be sure it is working properly. Be certain it is open before lighting a fire! Most importantly, when you clean your fireplace dispose properly of fireplace ashes! Empty them into a metal container equipped with a tight fitting lid. TaRe the ashes outside the house and store for at least two days away from any combustibles. Hot embers may still remain deep within ashes. Do not put ashes in paper, plastic or cardboard containers! Do not place them within your garage or against the outside of your home. Another San Pablo Avenue Improvement Project? AmeSSo1ge Iram your local/orl.: !1ep,ll/merll Ibis publlCalloQ and 1M U S Fife Ildm'nls/rallOll 10 Winter Herculean Work has begun to rehabilitate and widen San Pablo Avenue between Linus Pauling Drive and Rodeo. The project, when completed, will provide a wider roadway with a bicycle lane on either side of the roadway. The bike lanes will provide a greater margin of safety to the numerous bicyclists commuting to and from work. The lanes will also help pedestrians Who currently walk along a very narrow strip next to the road. The City Council was successful in obtaining $287,000 in grants from the State and Federal Highway Programs to help make this project possible. �Building Division Lets's Be Careful Using Those Hammers! Construction Activity in Hercules on the Rise Bolstered by the 40,000 square foot CoUnty Social Services Building and Pacific Refining's Asphalt Modification Project, the City of Hercules saw a significant increase in construction activity during the fiscal1ear ending June 30,1994. The Inspection Services Division issued permits for construction totaling nearly $25.5 million dollars, a 35% increase over the previous years total of $18 million dollars. Building permit fees increased accordingly, from $229,000 to $311,000. The increase in construction activity saw a corresponding increase in inspections performed by the division's hard working inspection trio of Phil Rubinstein, John Dudgeon, and Greg McFann. This small, dedicated group performed over 7,000 inspections and issued nearly 1,100 permits last year. It appears that the upswing in construction is continuing this fiscal year as well. First quarter figures show a 81% increase in permit valuation, $4.9 million up from $2.7 million last year. Permit fees have also increased from $51,000 to $67,000, an increase of 31 %. Anyone wishing to learn' more about the Inspection Services Division should contact Greg McFann, Building Official at 7998244. Ever wonder if you need a building permit for a certain home improvement project? Call the City BlJilding Department before you build. Contact Greg McFann, Building Official, at 799-8244. 11 Winter Herculean �.~------------------ Public Safety Our Goal Is A Safe & Happy CommunihJ Automobile Theft & Burglary A word about prevention for your vehicle. Automobile burglary occurs when someone breaks into your automobile and steals something. This is different from" auto theft" (thieves actually stealing a vehicle). Surprising as it may seem, many auto thefts and auto burglaries happen when vehicles are left unlocked. Here are some precautions that you can take to protect your vehicle. *Always lock your car, even in your own driveway! *Keep valuables out of sight! Take attractive items, such as cellular phones, inside with you if possible. Lock gifts in the trunk. Most Frequent Calls False Alarms Suspicious Cir. Juv. Complaint Citizen Assist Misc. Disturb. Traffic Warning Suspicious Auto Vandalism Jul Aug Sept 60 ·69 66 45 55 48 47 42 56 31 30 37 32 31 31 38 61 133 21 26 22 ' 35 20 11 *Consider some type of anti-theft device. New technologies provide devices which make hot-wiring almost impossible. Fuel lines can be rigged to cause the vehicle to stop providing gas if it is hot-wired. Ask your automobile electronic specialist or your automobile repair shop. 10 13 1 3 12 *Consider wheel locks to protect your tires and wheels. Other calls: . Assaults BurglaryRes. Burglary Auto Auto Theft CPS Contacts* 11 6 5 7 22 7 8 6 7 14 *Community Problem Solving (CPS) contacts. These include Neighborhood Watch programs, foot patrols in the business areas, "get acquainted" contacts with youth, residents and others. 12 Winter Herculean *If you consider an auto alarm, BE SURE it has an automatic reset and is kept in good operating condition. Multiple false alarms can result in cost-recovery fees. While an alarm may be a deterrent, keep in mind that alarms are only good as long as someone reports it! Don't be lulled into a false sense of security. *Think carefully before buying a vehicle attractive to car thieves. This varies, but collector's models and sports models, such as Mustangs, Camaros, and Datsun 280Z's are frequent targets. *Consider where your car is parked during your work day or spending an evening out. Select well lit, and preferably, attended lots. Carry an extra ignition key to give to the attendant. Don't give out your home keys! �Public Safety Hercules Police Department Honors Its Own Awards for Excellence The Police Department recently held an annual inspection of all personnel. Chief Alicia Powers presented the first-ever department Awards for Excellence to deserving employees. Five officers were recognized for their achievements on behalf of the community over the past year: . Officer Judy Washington received a "Chief's Award for Excellence" for her role in establishing the Explorer Post in Hercules. Officer Sue Todd was designated "Community Problem Solving Officer of the Year" for her efforts that most represented the spirit and philosophy of Community Problem Solving. Sergeant Tom Muehleisen also received a "Chief's Award for Excellence" for the role he has played in developing the Community Problem Solving philosophy within the Police Department. L to R: Officers r Washington, T. Muehleisen, Chief Powers, Sgt. B. Sergeant Bill Goswick received a "Chief's Goswick, & Officer S. Todd Award for Excellence" for heroism. Upon observing a burning house, Sergeant Goswick went inside searching for possible victims. After finding the house clear, he used a garden hose to help control the blaze until fire personnel arrived. Officer Tim Herbert received a "Chief's Award for Excellence" for his work in implementing the first D.A.R.E. program in the City. His award was presented at the D.A.R.E. graduation ceremonies. 13 Winter Hercuiean �,. Fire District Your Fire Fif?hters Care About Your Safety! Guard Against Winter Home Fires The Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District would like to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season! The Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District reminds you that human error is involved in most home heating fires. These fires happen when people place things that can burn too close to portable heaters, fireplace chimneys are not inspected and cleaned regularly, or wi\en improper fuels are used in fireplaces, like cardboard or tree trimmings. December, January and February are the leading months for home fires and home fire deaths in this country. For th~ sixth year, portable heaters accounted for the highest home heating fire death toll! Most of these fires can be prevented! When purchasing new heating equipment, the fire department would like to offer the following guidelines: * * * * Be sure to select products that have been tested and approved by an independent testing laboratory. Install and maintain heating equipment correctly. Be sure it complies with local fire and building codes. Safety should be your first consideratiou when heating your home. Portable Heater Safety Tips: * * Have your chimney inspected and cleaned yearly! . * * * Heaters should be placed at least 36" away from anything that can burn, including wallpaper, bedding, clothing, pets and people. Never leave space heaters operating when you are not in the room or when you go to sleep. Don't leave children or pets unattended with space heaters. Don't attempt to dry clothes or other combustibles over space heaters. Inspect the electric cord on the heater and if it is worn or frayed, have the cord replaced by a professional electrician. Additional Heating Safety Tips: * * * 14 Winter Herculean Have your chimney inspected by a professional every season. Always use a sturdy screen in front of the fireplace opening to prevent sparks from flying out. Remember to burn only wood in a fireplace and not trash, trimmings, or cardboard and never use flammable liquids in a fireplace! ! �----- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------~ Fire District Tips on ReducingFire Hazards in the Home! Holiday Lighting * * * * * Take care when burning caridles. Be sure they are kept well away from decorations or other combustible materials. Don't leave children unattended in a room with lit candles, and keep candles, matches, and lighters up high out of reach of children. Never use candles to decorate Christmas trees!!! Never place electric lights on a metal Christmas tree!!! When decorating with lights, use only those labeled by a testing laboratory. Check for and replace frayed or damaged cords. Don 't overload electrical outlets and unplug all lights before leaving home or going to sleep. The winter holidays are a time for celebration, and that means more cooking, lots of parties, and a risk offire. In recent years, Christmas tree fires have (1ccounted for numerous deaths, injuries and high dollar loss. Follow the fire safety tips listed on this page to help keep your family safe during the holidays. Holiday Parties * * * Decorate with only flame-retardant or noncombustible materials. Provide guests with large, deep ashtrays and check them frequently. After the party, check inside and under upholstery and trash cans for smoldering cigarette butts. Christmas Tree Safety * * * Choose a fresh Christmas tree and put it in a stand designed not to tip over. Keep tree well away from heat sources and exits and water it constantly. If you purchase an artificial tree, be sure it is labeled fire retardant. If you hang stockings over the fireplace, don't burn in the fireplace. Kitchen Fire Safety * * * * * * Wear tight-fitting clothes when cooking -- loose clothes can be ignited by hot burners. Don't leave the kitchen with something cooking on the stove top. Always turn pot handles inward. Don't store items on the stove top -- they could catch fire. Don't overload electrical outlets. Don't use electrical appliances in or near water. 15 Winter Herculean �Cable T.V. System Improved Cable System Is Now Completed! Bay CablevisionHercules New Build Highlights Bay Cablevision is happy to announce the completion of the new improved Cable System! What can I expect during the month of December? * * * * All phases have been completed and turned over to the new system. You won't see any more rock-sawing of city streets. Smaller crews will be putting "new" cable in a few areas. There will be clean-up and fine tuning of the system for accuracy and effectiveness. Remember, there is no need for the AlB switch any more, so. please return them! And please, do not hesitate to call our Hotline at 262-1954 concerning your Phase. If you have any questions regarding new service or about your current service, please call our customer service line at 262-1800. If you have been turned over to the "Single Cable" system, and have not received your "Bay Cablevision Single Cable Installation Guide," call us. Bay Cablevision thanks you for your continued patience and support! City Council Meetings Live on Television! Hercules Community Television, Channel 25 on the Hercules Cable television system, airs the Hercules City Council meetings live every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Upcoming City Council meetings are: December 13, January 10 and 24, and February 14 and 28. The channel airs a community message board at all other times. Hercules residents may submit messages about meetings, activities or events of general interest to residents. Call 799-8200 to request a form. 16 Winter Herculean �- - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- -- City Scene You Too Can be a Host Family Next Year! Annual Sister City Visit Again a Huge Success! The annual October visit from our Tshushima guests has become as familiar as the Cultural Fair in May, the Martin Luther King memorial observance in January and the Victorian Fair in November. This year eight students from four Tsushima junior high schools traveled to Hercules along with a principal and an English teacher. The Donald Taylor family with Naoki Saiba Their whirlwind visit began early Sunday morning, October 9, at City Hall where Mayor Ed Manuel and the Community Services Commissioners greeted and introduced them to their host families--- The Franks, Hirohamas, Leongs, Longenbohns, Miners, Pobletes, Segerbergs, Taylors and Wards. Each spent the day touring our city and nearby sites, and then returned to the Senior Center for an international potluck bar-b-que that the Senior Citizens and City staff deftly organized. Raleys, Luckys, and McDonalds generously contributed too. Jackie Rochefort of the Heritage Garden Committee conducted an in-depth tour of the community garden for the guests, which ended at Tsushima Grove. Our generous Japanese Sister City contributed more than $3,000 to the Garden's fund. On Monday each visiting student accompanied their host student to his or her school which included Pinole Middle School, Pinole Valley High School, St. Joseph's and El Sobrante Christiah. Ms. Sayuri Kushida, the English teacher from Akalsuke Junior High School, and Mr. Shigetoshi Kashima, principal of Tennoh Junior High School, visited Pinole Middle School, Pinole Valley High School, and the soon to be opened Hanna Ranch School in Hercules where Principal Rick Tracy led an hour-long tour. The Miner family with Keiko Ida Like their past counterparts, the 1994 gro:lp left Hercules early Tuesday morning for the Grand Canyon and Disneyland, arriving home safely the following Sunday. It goes without saying that Tsushima is waiting for a Hercules contingent to visit them. Is anyone interested? The Hercules Sister City Association would like to sponsor a delegation to visit Tsushima in 1995 or 1996. The only things missing are committed people willing to accomplish this important mission and, of course, $$$. Please contact Pat Perkins at 799-1264 for more information on hosting a student next year or helping to organize a Hercules delegation. Ramon Taraya, Fil-Ams president, Shigetoshi Kashima, principal, Keiko Kojima, Takahide Koyangi 17 Winter Herculean �Community Recreation Teen Center Activities Move Ahead! Parks & Recreation Teen Club The Parks and Recreation Department is proud to announce the names of the first Teen Club Members. This core group of young adults are responsible for development of the Teen Membership Program. Hey Teens, Come Visit the Teen Center! * Darnien Herrera, President * David Campbell, Vice President * Aria Eshraghi, Secretary * Lynn Incarnati, Assist. Secretary * Christopher Hale, Treasurer * Loni Incarnati, Member * Brian Padgett, Member * Jermaine Davis, Member * Katrina Buie, Member * Eugene Buie, Member Teen Club Members are registered volunteers with the Parks and Recreation Department. They assist the Department with developing recommendations for programs and services to better respond to the needs and interest of youth. The Teen Club also assists staff with Fund Raising, Concession Stand and Special Events. Teen Club meetings are scheduled on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Community /Swim Center. All meetings are open to interested persons. The Teen Club is in the process of developing a Teen Membership Program for the Department. This Membership Program will offer an annual membership fee that includes discounts on all teen programs and activities. The following trips have been planned by the club for the Winter and Spring Breaks: Ski Trip to Boreal on February 22, 1995, Universal Studios and Hollywood Walk of Fame Tours on April 19-21, 1995. Teen Center operating hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Come by and check out the Teen Center. Your comments and suggestions are very welcome! 18 Winter Herculean �Community Recreation Look Who's Teaching .. ... Your Dog Could bea Champion at Obedience! Featured Instructor Eileen Hanson has been teaching Dog Obedience courses in the surrounding area since 1976. However, she began training her own dogs back in 1964. She had the top Open Obedience Dog in the State of California for two years. She has also taught for the Pinole 4-H for three years. Eileen began'her teaching with the City of Hercules approximately 15 years ago and her classes have continually grown and become more successful with each season. To compliment her years of experience, Eileen also has a B.5. in Animal Science from V.c. Davis. Eileen is currently the manager of Danlos Kennels off Highway 4 in the Franklin Canyon area, She lives there with her husband and four children, and also raises sheep, Eileen is very active with other organizations including Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and the Rodeo Swim Team. Eileen's purpose in teaching the obedience courses is that everyone can have a dog that they enjoy. Praise and positive feedback are two essential elements of Eileen's style of obedience training. The key to Eileen's training is motivation. She tries to motivate the handlers who in turn are taught and encouraged to motivate their dogs, The dogs are taught what each command means before they are expected to actually do the action, In her beginner classes, the dogs are taught to heel (not pull their owners), sit, down, stand, and to stay in those positions for control. In addition, the dogs are also taught to come on command and behave around other dogs whether they are at home or in public, In the Intermediate course, these skills are fine-tuned, signals are added, and off-leash work is encouraged depending on the dog's and handler's ability and progress. Eileen believes if all dogs started training at 4 months of age Cor soon thereafter) and continued with the training for a least four months, most dogs would become that wonderful companion owners would most appreciate. For further information on class dates and times, please refer to the recreation class listings on the next few pages, or you may call the Hercules Parks and Recreation Department office at (510) 799-8291. 19 Winter Herculean �Community Recreation Class Registration Made Easier for You! New Computer Registration System The Parks and Recreation Department announced earlier this year the installation of a new computerized registration system to handle all class registration, facility reservations, and child carel preschool tuition payments. Over the summer, the department worked diligently to bring the system on-line to the community with as little impact as possible to residents. In the Fall issue of the Herculean, a five digit course code for each individual class session was listed to the left of the dates for each course. This code is utilized to register a participant into a particular class with date and time. During the fall quarter, we began entering class registration data while continuing to use the current manual system. This allowed us to test the'new system and to "trouble shoot" any problems that arose. The computer system is driv~n by participant information. For each returning program participant, we have input data including name, address, age, parenti guardian names and emergency contact information. When registering for the first time with the department, there may be a minor delay in order to set up a new household information file. However, once this is completed, all future transactions should be quick and easy! During the winter quarter, Parks and Recreation staff will be helping our participants become more familiar with the new registration procedures. Before registering for class, please check this issue of The Herculean and have the course number handy. This will assist staff in processing registrations quickly. Additional information regarding registration is available at the Community I Swim Center, or you may ask staff to assist you. If you have any questions regarding the new system or new procedures, please feel free to contact the Parks & Recreation registration office at (510)799-8291. 20 Winter Herculean �Hotlines Do You Need Information or Services? Hotline Numbers to Call Community Hotlines AIDS Project of Contra Costa Battered Women's Alternative Children's Protective Services Contra Costa Crisis & Suicide Intervention Fire Homeless Hotline Police Non-emergency Rape Crisis Hotline Teen to Teen Hotline 356-2437 930-8300 372-8000 620-0174 911 374-3620 . 724-1111 236-7273 236-8336 Community Resources Boys Scouts of America Contra Costa Child Care Council East Bay Regional Parks District Girls Scouts of America Hercules Elementary School Hillcrest Elementary School John Swett High School Meals On Wheels Ohlone Elementary School Pinole Hercules Little League Senior Information & Referral Senior Nutrition Program Unified School District West Contra Costa Youth Soccer League WestCAT i' I 674-6100 233-KIDS 562-7275 800/447-GIRL 799-3930 799-4431 787-1088 787-2483 799-0889 799-2494 374-3943 313-6700 234-3825 724-7917 724-7993 Local Utilities & Services Bay Cablevision Caltrans Highway Info. Network East Bay MUD (water) Hercules Post Office Pacific Gas & Electric Richmond Sanitary 262-1800 800/427-7623 232-5051 799-3175 233-4360 262-1610 21 Winter Hercu,l ean �Rental Facilities Available For Weddings, Birthday Parties & Celebrations Beautiful Rental Facilities Available at Reasonable Rates The Foxboro Community Center is located at 1025 Canterbury Avenue, adjacent to the Foxboro Neighborhood Park. This facility is best suited for small parties and meetings not to exceed 48 people. It is not available for dances. The Foxboro Center has one small assembly room, restrooms, street parking, and a large outdoor park area including tennis and basketball courts. It does not have a kitchen facility. Standard rental fees include six 6-foot tables, and 60 folding chairs. The Hercules Senior Center is located at 111 Civic Drive, adjacent to the Civic Center Complex. This facility is best suited for parties and meetings not to exceed 150 people. It has one large assembly room, with a wooden floor suitable for dancing. Additional areas include kitchen, outdoor patio area, rest rooms, and parking lot. Standard rental fees include ten 12-foot tables, and 100 folding chairs. The Ohlone Community Center is located at 190 Turquoise Drive, adjacent to the Ohlone Neighborhood Park. This facility is best suited for small parties and meetings not to exceed 75 people. It is not available for dances. The Ohlone Center has one medium sized assembly room, in addition to a residential kitchen, outdoor patio, restroorns, and small parking lot. Standard rental fees include five 12-foot tables, and 100 folding chairs. The Historic Clubhouse -is located at 535 Railroad Avenue overlooking the beautiful San Pablo Bay. This facility is in the City's Historical District and is registered as a National Historic Building. It is best suited for parties, fund-raising events, and other social gatherings not to exceed 160 people. It has one large assembly room, in addition to the kitchen, serving room, bar area, bay window alcove, rest rooms, and parking lot. Standard rental fees include twenty 60" round tables (seating for 8), four 6-foot tables, and 200 folding chairs. · 22 Winter Herculean �Rental Facilities Call the Community/Swim Center at (510) 799-8291 for Information Call 799-8291 For More Information The Community/Swim Center is located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. This facility is situated within a beautiful valley surrounded by eucalyptus groves and open space. This facility is best suited for parties, fund-raising events, weddings, receptions, and other social gatherings not to exceed 300 people. The Community Center portion of this facility includes a large assembly room, with a portable stage area, three multipurpose classrooms, a full commercial kitchen, outdoor patio area, rest rooms, and parking lot. Standard rental fees include twenty 12-foot tables, ten 6-foot tables, and 300 folding chairs. Refugio Valley Park Gazebo is very popular for outdoor weddings because of its outdoor beauty. The scenic view and easy access provide a unique location for any outdoor celebration! Electricity is available. Rental of this facility does not include tables or chairs. Woodfield & Ohlone Park Ballfields are available for rentals. There is a two hour minimum on all rentals. Rental of these facilities does not include equipment or field preparations. I I The Swim Center portion of this facility includes a large adult lap pool with diving area, including one and three meter diving boards. In addition, there is a smaller children' spool which provides for wading from 0 to 3 feet in depth. Adult pool attendance is limited to a maximum of 250 persons and the children's 'pool is limited to a maximum of 75 persons. Rental of the pool areas include supervisory and lifeguarding staff and is limited to the swim season. Reservation Procedures - For detailed information on rental fees, facility availability and application procedures, pick up a Facility Application Packet at the Community /Swim Center during normal business hours. The packet contains step-by-step instructions for booking all of the City's five facilities. Reservations must be made in person. Phone reservations will not be accepted. 23 . Winter Herculean �Classes Adult Activities Flea Market Beginning Ballroom Dancing The Hercules Parks and Recreation Department will be sponsoring a Spring Flea Market. This is a great oppor·tunity to clean out those overloaded closets and cup- . boards. Get together with neighbors. Who knows what you may find? Spaces are limited and are reserved on a first come, first served basis. To reserve a space, stop by the registration office at the Community /Swim Center, or you may mail in your registration fees. Location: Fee: 40101-A 40101-B To be announced at a later date $20 per day Residents $25 per day Non-Residents Sun 3/19 8:30 am-4 pm Sun 3(26 8:30 am-4 pm Learn the American Waltz (Twinkle), Cha Cha Cha (Lead or Challenge), and the Country Western Swing (Cuddles)! Adults of all ages are invited to learn the joy of partner dancing! This is an outstanding opportunity for newcomers to learn the basics of "lead and follow" dancing, and for seasoned dancers to sharpen their skills and learn new steps. For better dance performance, wear leather soled shoes, collared shirts, and clothing suitable for a pleasant dance event. Location: Instructors: Assisted by: Fee: 41504-A It Senior Center Mr. & Mrs. Jerry August Mr. & Mrs. Gani Tolentino $75 res/$80 non-res' Thur 1/5-4/20 7:30-9 pm If you sign up for the beginner & intermediate classes, cost is $125/person (res) & $130/person (non-res). The extra dance Aspiring Writers for both classes is the Disco Line Dance. These writing courses are designed for adults, teens, and all experience levels! Participants will explore all forms of writing depending upon·the interests of class members. Various forms will include biographies, autobiographies, journals, essays, short stories, novels, and poetry. Information on how to market one's writing will also be provided throughout the course. lndividuals: Register 1/2 hour early at the first class on a first Location: Instruc tor: Fee: come basis. Community jSwim Center, Press Room Sue Clark $45 res/$50 non-res Intermediate Ballroom Dancing Beginners: 41501-A 41501-B Couples: Register at the Community /Swim Center Tues Tues 1/10-3/14 3/28-5/30 lntermediate/ Advanced: 41501-C Mon 1/9-3/27' 41501-D Wed 4/12-6/21 7:30-9 pm 7:30-9 pm 7:30-9 pm 7:30-9 pm • There will be no class on Monday, 1/16 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday and Monday, 2/20 Presidents Day. Learn the Fox Trot, Texas Two Step, Rumba (Break & Roll), Tango (Capes & Fans)! Adults of all ages are invited to learn the joy of partner dancing! This is an outstanding opportunity for continuing students to improve upon the basics of "lead and follow" dancing, and for seasoned dancers to sharpen their skills and learn new steps. For better dance performance, wear leather soled shoes, collared shirts, and clothing suitable for a pleasant dance event. Location: Assisted by Senior Center Mr. & Mrs. Jerry August Mr. & Mrs. Gani Tolentino Fee: $75 res/$80 non-res"" 41S05-A Thur Instructor: I~ I I 24 Winter Herculean 1/5-4/20 8:30-10 pm ... If you sign up for the beginner & intennediate c1asses, cost is ~ $l25/person (res) and $130/person (non-res). The extra dance for both classes is the Disco Line Dance. Couples: Register at the Community jSwim Center Individuals: Register 1/ 2 hour early at the first class on a fiTst come basis. �Classes Adult Activities CPR (Basic Cardiac Life Support) This Heartsaver course will include background information about heart disease, risk factors, prudent heart living and heart and lung function. One-rescuer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and foreign body airway obstruction will be taught for adults, children and infants. The course will consist of lecture and practice on CPR manikins. Certification will be from the American Heart Association. / I.., Come It Dance With ' Us! ' Location: Instructor: \ \ Community I Swim Center, Press Room Fee: Cheryl Garcia $25 re5/$30 non-res 41508-A 41508-B Sat 1/21 Sat 3/11 10 am-2 pm 10 am-2 pm Dog Obedience Basic dog obedience helps to develop a confident relationship between dog and handler. This class is designed for both pet and owner and will teach you to train your dog with kindness, not abuse. The beginning class is designed for dogs over 4 months of age and will teach the handler how to train his/her dog to heel, sit, stay, stand and come on command. Country Western Dancing I. I Carrie and Mike would like to invite you to put your best foot forward and learn the latest in Country Western Location: Dancing. The course is designed to focus on couples Instructor: dances, although partners are not required . You will Fee: have fun and be dancing in the nightclubs with confidence before you know it! Ohlone Elementary School Yard Eileen Hanson $30 res/$33 non-res Beginner Class Participants ages ten (10) through adult may attend this course but parental supervision is required for minors. Participants should dress comfortably with leather-soled shoes. Location: Instructors: Fee: Historic Clubhouse Carrie Harner & Mike Tarabini $20 res/$22 non-res 41524-A (Two Step) Mon 41524-B Mon (West Coast Swing) 1/9-2/6* 7:30-9pm 2/ 13-3/16" 7:30-9pm 41509-A 41509-B 41509-C Sat Sat Sat 1/7-2/11 2/18-3 / 25 4/ 1-5/13* 10-11 am 10-11 am 10-11 am Intermediate Class 41510-A 41510-B 41510-C Sat Sat Sat 1/ 7-2/ 11 2/ 18-3/25 4/1-5/13' 9-10 am . 9-10 am 9-]0 am *There will be no class on Saturday, 4/15 (Easter Holiday). 41524-C Mon 3/20-4/10 7:30-9pm (Couples Pattern Dances - Drifter, Cowboy Cha Cha, Horseshoe, and Caribbean Cape) 41524-D Mon (Western Waltz) 4/ 17-5/ 8 7:30-9pm 'No class on Monday, 1/16 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday) "No class on Monday, 2/20 (Presdents Day Holiday) 25 Winter Herculean �Classes Martial Arts We Want to Lease Your Expertise! Karate The Hercules Parks and Recreation Department is currently seeking qualified, part-time instructors to teach a variety of activities and/ or programs. SOIl\e areas of interest are ceramics, photography, toll painting, children's craft and cooking classes, nutrition and weight management, and youth educational courses. In today's world, you and your family are exposed daily to issu es of violence, gangs, weapons, and child molestation/ abduction. This class is designed to provide participants with proven methods of increasing one's alertness and awaren ess, as well as, providing a solid philosophy in self defense, self discipline, and self confidence. The class is on-going and students may enroll at any time. For more information on specific styles or levels, call the instructor at (707) 425-1847. Teaching .through the Parks and Recreation Department can be easy with flexible scheduling, multiple facility locations, and easy registration procedures. If you have a hobby or special interest and want to teach others, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 7998291. Instructor Proposal packets are available at the Community /Swim Center registration office for all interested instructors. Locations: · Wed Classes at Community /Swim Center Thur Classes a t Historic Clubhouse Fri Classes at Community/Swim Center Instructor: Joe Garcia Fees: $35 res/$38 non-res Monthly fee $20 res/$22 non-res - additional family members No. 31529-G No. 31529-H No. 31529-1 No. 31529-) January February March April Tiny Tots Kante - Ages 4 to 5 yrs. Wed 4:00-4:30 pm Children must know their right from their left. This course is designed to introduce the child to the world of Karate, as well as, making the child aware of his/her surroundings. Judo Judo is a martial art that concentrates primarily on throwing and grappling techniques. The striking and self-defense techniques are practiced only in Kata form. Judo has been an Olympic event since 1964, and is the only martial art to become an official Olympic sport. The instructor will take registration for all classes at any time during the sessions. If you wish to speak to the instructor prior to enrollment, you may call 799-9906, or you may visit the class. Location: Instructor: Ohlone Community Center Wayne Cunningham Fees: $35 res/$38 non-res Based on a monthly rate $17 res /$19 non-res additional family members 31519-G 31519-H 31519-1 31519-) All Green Belts - Children under 10 yrs Wed 6:30-7:30 pm All Yellow Belts- Adults Thur 5-6 pm All Green Belts and Beginner Whilte Belts - Adults Thur 6-7 pm All Purple Belts and Brown Belts - Children & Adults Thur 7-8 pm All Belts - students must have fighting gear to attend this March class. No exceptions April Fri 6:30-8:30 pm Continuing 6:30-8:30 pm Katas (Pre-arranged Forms) Friday 6-9 pm Winter Herculean 5:30-6:30 pm • There is an additional fee of $28.50, for the complete uniform. All orders and payments for the uniform are taken by the instructor. Senior Class - Ages 12 and up 26 All Yellow Belts - Children under 10 yrs, 9 KY Wed 5:30-6:30 pm January February Junior Class - Ages 7 to 11 Mon/Wed Continuing Mon/Wed All White Belts - Beginners & children under 10 Wed 4:30-5:30 pm �Classes Adult Activities . .... Let's Cook! Cooking 101 This new and exciting cooking series is for ages 16 and up! Cooking 101 w ill focus on particular styles and techniques. Students w ill receive a packet containing all the recipes and techniques related to the session topic. No other equipment is needed for the classes, although you may want to bring a pencil and paper to take notes. At the conclusion of each class, students will also be able to enjoy the food that was prepared in class. Session Two - "Sauces How to Make Them & What to Do With Them" Learn how to make a master sauce and expand on it. You'll see how easy making a sauce realy can be! There will also be a discussion on different stocks. Location: Fee: 41520-B Senior Center, 111 Civic Drive $30 res/$35 non-res 6:30-9:30 pm Friday 2/ 24 Instructors for this cooking series ate Chef Jeff Moschetti and food lover Mindy Niualiku. Chef Jeff is currently working at Skates By The Bay restaurant in Berkeley. Jeff attended the California Culinary Academy, and graduated with the highest honor the Academy gives out. He also worked on the PBS series "Cooking at the Academy". Jeff is a very imaginative Chef and will teach you things that you can do at home. Mindy is a food lover and does catering on the side. She recently catered the H eritage Garden Fundraiser. Mindy is a graduate of the Academy of Art College in San Francisco. • A minimum one week pre-registration is required to allow adequate time for instructors to plan menu amounts. We also ask that young children are not brought to these classes for safety purposes. Session One - "Easy & Romantic Valentine Desserts" Session Three - "n '~in a is in the Air: Session Three - "":',.....:n is in the Air: Vegetables & We will marinate and grill spring vegetables. Students also prepare a main dish salad, discussing different types of lettuce and dreSSings. Location: Senior Center, 111 Civic Drive Fee: 41520-C $30 res/ $35 non-res Friday 3/24 6:30-9:30 pm This class w ill show you how to prepare d esserts from scratch to store bought good s and show you how to d ress them up!" Location: Fee: 41520-A Senior Center, 111 Civic Drive Singles: $25 res-$30 non-res Couples: $40 res-$45 non-res Friday 1/ 27 6:30-9:30 pm Session Four "Pasta Night" Handmade pastas from scratch along with three different sauces from various regions in Italy. Location Fee: 41520-0 Senior Center, 111 Civic Drive $30 res/$35 non-res Friday 4/ 21 6:30-9:30 Cooking Incentive: If you register for all four classes at one time, the price is reduced to $95Ires-$100Inon-res. 27 Winter H e rc ul ea n �• Classes Adult Activities Mace & Pepper Gas Training Hercules Public Stargazing Assault Prevention Training and Consulting Services is a training institute that has been certified by the State Department of Justice to license private citizens in the use of tear gas for self-protection. Looking for something different for an evening out? Want something fun, educational, and free to do .i n the evening with the children? Under clear night skies' right here in Hercules, see exciting, brilliant views of the moon, planets, beautiful star clusters, galaxies, the Milky Way, and other wonders through telescopes and binoculars, and learn about what you see. The goal of this vital program is to help you reduce your risk of assault, and increase your self-confidence and personal safety. Mace and/ or pepper gas formulation can stop an aggressor up to ten feet away, almost instantaneously. The legal issues concerning pepper based tear gas will also be explained. This course is certified by the State Department of Justice and a State license is issued immectiately after completion of the approved training course. (It is illegal for a person to possess tear gas without a State license.) In addition to the instruction, class content includes a variety of information pertaining to personal safety on the street, while at work, and in the home. A portion of the lecture will be devoted to the prevention of car jacking and other types of assaults. Come to our public stargazing program condu,ted by .experienced amateur astronomers for the benefit and enjoyment of skywatchers of all ages. If you are a teacher, bring your class; if a parent, bring your children. If you are an amateur astronomer, novice or expert, bring your own binoculars and telescopes and share your knowledge and enthusiasm. Please, no smoking or alcohol, and no flashlights without a red filter. Dress warm. For more information, call (510) 526-5974. On scheduled evenings, call (510) 7998237 after 7:30 p.m .. This class is open to the general public. Youth 16 and 17 years old must have signed parental consent. Mace and pepper gas containers are available for purchase the day Location: Foxboro Neighborhood Park of the class but are not included in the course fee. Instructor: David Harris & Marc Duncan Fee: No Charge 1/7,1/28,2/25,3/25, & 4/ 22 Training and certification now includes OC (pepper gas Dates: Sat At dusk spray). Students already possessing a mace license may Time: take this course at half price to receive the additional OC • Weather permitting! Partly cloudy OK! certification. Location: Ohlone Cpmmunity Center 1/14 Senior Center for all other dates Instructor: Fee: 41515-A 41515-B 41515-C 41515-D Ted Todd $31 res/$33.50 non-res Sat 1/14 Sat 2/25 Sat 3/18 Sat · 4/22 10-12 noon 10-12 noon 10-12 noon 10-12 noon Oil Painting Have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors. Students will also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. This course allows students to learn on an individual basis at their own pace, while developing talents that you have been wishing to accomplish for years. There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply information will be provided when registering. . Location: Instructor: Fee: Community /Swim Center, Village Room Maria S.c. Davi 41516-A 41516-B $27 res/$30 non res Tues 1/10-2/28 Tues 3/14-5/2 28 Winter Herculean 1-3 pm 1-3pm Family Dentistry Lauro A. Mora, Jr. D.DS Elizabeth P. Mora, D.D S. • General & Cosmetic Dentistry • Weekday, Evenings, & Saturday • Practice Proper Sterilization Procedures • Delta Member /Military Dependents • Payment Plans Available • English & Tagalog Spoken • Member ADA-CDA, NAPA SOLANO • VISA & MASTERCARD ACCEPTED 1511 Sycamore, No. A Hercules, CA 94547 1402 Pennsylvania Fairfield, CA 94533 (510) 799-1699 (707) 425-6216 �Classes Youth Activities Tiny Tumblers Ballet for the Young Dancer Corne join the fun while learning body movement awareness. Mr. Silveria brings over 10 years experience in motivating and instructing tumbling and gymnastics. This class is designed for children ages 5 and 6 years of age and leads students to learn rolls, stretches, cartwheels, hand stands and more in a playful environment.. This class is an introduction to the fundamental ballet movements which stimulate grace and muscular development. Your child will learn fun dances to classical music and songs children love. If you require more information, you can call the instructor at 525-4619. Clothing: Leotards, tights, and ballet slippers Location: Instructor: Fee: Community /Swim Center, Village Room Location: Matthew Silveria Instructor: $32 res/$35 non-res Fee: 41522-A 41522-B 41522-C Sat Sat Sat 1/7-2/4 2/18-3/18 4/1-5/6* 9-9:45 am 9-9:45 am 9-9:45 am *There will be no class on Saturday, 4/15 (Easter Holiday). . Tumbling & Pre-Gymnastics This fun-filled class is designed for children 7 - 10 years of age. This course is designed for continuing tumbling students who are preparing for a more advanced gym- . nastics class., Emphasis will be on balance, coordination and strength. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community /Swim Center, Village Room Matthew Silveria $32 res/$35 non-res 41523-A 41523-B 41523-C Sat Sat Sat 1/7-2/4 2/18-3/18 4/1-5/6* Community /Swim Center, Village Room Rosalyn Jordan $30 res/$33 non-res $25 res/$28 non-res for additional family members or if you enroll in two classes taught by R. Jordan within the same session period. Ages: 3 1/2 to 5 years 41530-A Th 41530-B Th 41530-C Th 1/26-3/2 3/9-4/13 4/20-5/25 4-4:30 pm 4-4:30 pm 4-4:30 pm Ages: 5 years old and up 41530-0 Th . 1/26-3/2 41530-E Th 3/9-4/13 41530-F Th 4/20-5/25 5-5:30 pm 5-5:30 pm 5-5:30 pm *A winter recital will be held, date to be announced at a later time. 10-10:45 am 10-10:45 am 10-10:45 am There will be no classes on Saturday, 4/15 (Easter Holiday). :Jfappy :JfofUfdys 29 Winter Herculean �----- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Classes Dancing For Children Lowell Ballet Academy Tap for Boys and Girls The Lowell Ballet Academy is now in its second season with the Parks and Recreation Department! The Lowell Ballet Academy utilizes the Royal Academy of Dancing methodology and syllabus, a style of teaching that is internationally recognized. Instructor Sally Whitehead received her formal training and performing experience at the Houston Ballet and the Oakland Ballet and has been teaching in Hercules for over eight years. There is a ballet dress code required for this class. Information will be distributed the first day of class. High energy and lots of fun! Routines and great rhythmic patterns for dancing feet will be taught. Besides developing coordination and grace, this class stimulates concentration which can be important in learning , academic subjects. Clothing: Tap shoes and comfortable clothing Instructor: Fees: Sally Whitehead 1 class per week 2 classes per week 3 classes per week Unlimited classes $ 30 res/$33 non-res $ 60 res/$66 non-res $ 80 res/$88 non-res $100 res/$110 non-res Pre-Primary Class (Beginners - 5 V2 to 6 years old) Location: Senior Center 111 Civic Drive Thursdays 3:30-4:15 pm 41525-A 1/5-2/9 41525-B 2/16-3/23 Primary Class (Beginners - 7 to 8 years old) Location: Historic Clubhouse, 535 Railroad Avenue Saturdays 9:00-9:45 am 41526-A 1/7-2/11 41526-B 2/18-3/25 B Level Class (Beginners - 9 to 12 years old) Location: Historic Clubhouse, 535 Railroad Avenue Saturdays 9:45-10:45 am 41527-A 1/7-2/11 41527-B 2/18-3/25 Pre-Elementary through Intermediate Levels Day: Varied* Tlffie: Varied' Location: Varied* 41528-A 1/2-2/11 41528-B 2/13-3/25 *Days and times are scheduled with the instructor for the advanced level classes listed above. 30 Winter Herculean Location: Instructor: Fee: Community /Swim Center, Village Room Rosalyn Jordan $30 res/$33 non-res $25 res/$28 non-res for additional family members or if you enroll in two classes taught by R. Jordan within the same sesson period. Ages: 31/2 to 5 years old 41531-A Thur 1/26-3/2 41531-B Thur 3/9-4/13 41531-C Thur 4/20-5/25 4:30-5 pm 4:30-5 pm 4:30-5 pm Ages: 5 years old and up 41531-0 Thur 1/26-3/2 41531-E Thur 3/9-4/13 41531-F Thur 4/20-5/25 5:30-6 pm 5:30-6 pm 5:30-6 pm *A winter recital will be held, date to be announced at a later time. �Classes Math Tutoring Now Available for Your 3rd, 4th, & 5th Graders! Mastering Your PC & MS Windows Basic Mathematic Skills Workshop This comprehensive seminar approaches technology from a layman's standpOint. The information is presen ted in a lively and interactive atmosphere. This course will teach you all you need to know to get started with your personal computer. The goal is to help you acheive your goal to interactively work on the DOS and WINDOWS desktop with comfort and ease. You will learn the in's and out's of PC'ing! The Hercules Parks and Recreation Department introduces Instructor Mark Schneider. Mark currently resides in Hercules and is an Elementary School teacher at Shannon Elementary School in Pinole. He has a B.A. in Liberal Studies from San Francisco State University, holds a valid Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, and is pursuing a Language Development Specialist Credential. Anthony Johson pursued his education in computer programming and system design at the Univeristy of Southern California. His goal is to enhance the basic comptuer skills of people who seek to achieve ease, enjoyment and expanded use of their system. This course is designed for children in grades 3 through 5, who have a basic working knowledge of math principles. The course environment is set-up as an informal gathering of students who would like assistance with current math assignments from their school. Students are encouraged to bring current homework assignments so that the instructor may assist them and enrich their mathematical skills. The course format will include lecture & demonstration, peer tutoring, and one-on-one instruction. The class size is limited to the first ten children, so we encourage you to sign up early! Location: Instructor: Fee: 41502-A 41502-B 41502-C Senior Center, 111 Civic Drive Anthony Johnson $29 Res /$33 Non-Res** Sat Sat Sat 9:30-11am 9:30-11am 9:30-11ain 1/7-1 / 24* 2/11-3/11 * 3/18-4/8 * There will be no classes on Saturday; 1/14 (Martin Luther King, Jr Holiday) and 2/18 (President's Day Holiday). **Students are required to purchase a textbook. Information will be distributed the first day of class. (' . Students may guarantee their space by submitting a $15 deposit for each week that they are interested in attending. The balance is due by the Friday before the week starts. The deposit amount is non-refundable after the balance due date. Location: Fee: Ohlone COmrrl. Center, 190 TurqUOise Dr . $30 res/$33 non-res per week 41514-A-Q Mon & Wed 1/9 -5/3* 4:30-5:45pm * There will be no classes on Monday, January 16 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday) and on Monday, February 20 (President's Day). Investment Basics This course will introduce you to basic information about stocks, mutual bonds, mutual funds, and other common securities. The course will include such topics as tax free investing, alternatives to low yield CD's, mutual funds, retirement planning, and how to read the financial pages. No previous experience necessary. Location: Various Loea tions Instructor: Fee: Dr. Richard Speed, PhD. $12 res/$15 non-res 41511-A 41511-B 41511-C 41511-D Tues Tues 1/3-1 / 24 Tues 2/7-2 / 28 3/7-3 / 28 Tues 4/4-4/25 7-8:30 pm 7-8:30 pm 7-8:30 pm 7-8:30 pm 31 Winter Herculean �Classes Sharpen Your Business Techniques Business Workshops The Hercules Parks and Recreation Department welcomes Instructor Ann Jinnett! Ann is an author, consultant,and speaker, as well as a: successful business owner. She has co-authored six business books which are published by Dearborn Trade and Upstart Publishing, and are available in most local libraries and bookstores. In 1989, Ann was named "Small Press Publisher of the Year, and was recently selected by the U.S. Small Business Administration to co-write their official business plan publication based upon her book, "Anatomy of a Business Plan." Ann is well known for her step-by-step business semi- nars which are presented in colleges and at conferences throughout the United States. She also writes a monthly business advice column entitled "Home Front" for Business Start-up Magazine. Prior to entering the publishing field, Ann was the owner and sole proprietor of a stained glass' and pressed flower giftware business for m ore than ten years. She has a strong background in marketing and research. This combination of practical experience and business know-how makes her a valuable addition to the Hercules program! Session One - "Steps to Small Business Start-Up" All successful businesses begin with an idea. In this course, students will discover how to refine their ideas, learn the "nuts and bolts" of starting a business, and prepare to carry their idea through marketing and advertising. The class is designed to provide students with all necessary materials and confidence needed to put their products or services into the marketplace. Location: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Press Room $40 res/$45 non-res' 41503-A 41503-B 41503-C Wed Wed Wed lIiI & 1/18 3/ 29 & 4/ 5 5/ 3 &5/ 10 7-9 pm 7-9 pm 7-9 pm • The course fee includes the textbook "Steps to Small Business Start-up". 32 Winter Herculean Session Two - "Marketing: Researching, Reaching, and "Retaining Your Target Market" This comprehensive presentation leads students through a three step process of marketing: researching product/ service ideas and potential customers, reaching a business' target market (customers) through promotion and advertising, and retaining a customer base through service and satisfaction. Location: Fee: $40 res/$45 non-res' 41506-A 41506-B Wed Wed Community /Swim Center, Press Room 1/25 & 2/1 5/17 & 5/24 7-9 pm 7-9 pm *The course fee includes the textbook "Target Marketing". Session Three - "Anatomy of a Business Plan" Business plans share three critical factors: 1) All lending institutions require one, 2) All businesses need one, 3) Few people know how to write one! This step-by-step workshop is designed to take the mystery out of writing your plan. Location: Fee: Community /Swim Center, Press Room $40 res /$45 non-res' 41507-A 41507-B Thur Thur 2/9 & 2/16 5/25 & 6/1 7-9 pm 7-9 pm 'The course fee includes the textbook" Anatomy of a Business Plan". �Classes - Parenting Workshops Hercules Educational Living Program (H.E.L.P.) H.E.L.P. The Parks and Recreation Department is committed to assisting parents and guardians in opening communication with their children, learning family problem solving skills, and options for families in conflict. Our aim is to provide programs and activities which will aide families within the community in resolving today's parenting issues. . The Parks and Recreation Department is continuing in its fourth season in developing an informative parenting program series in which our participants will obtain information, techniques, and local support opportunities with other concerned parents and guardians. The Winter series continues to be co-sponsored by the Richmond Adult School Division of the West Contra Costa Unified School District. Instructor Doug Spangler returns with his enthusiastic teaching styles, as well as, a new instructor Session II - Guidance & Discipline Sometimes parenting can be a frustrating experience. In this 3-session course for parents of toddlers to ten year aids, you will learn how to talk to your children so they will be receptive to you. You will also learn how to resolve the inevitable and seemingly endless conflicts that arise between children and parents. Learn specific confrontation, communication and problem-solving skills that will enhance your parenting to build bonds of trust and happiness in your family life. Instructor: Location: Fee: 41518-B Sheila Martin Chan Senior Center $12 Wed 3/ 8-3/ 22 7:15-9:15 p.m. Session I - Effective Parenting Techniques Here's a 4-session course for parents of toddlers to elementary school age children. Ho\" do you help your children when they are having a problem? How do you listen effectively and conununicate respectfully so that both of you get your needs met? Learn these skills and other practical techniques to make parenting a more loving and harmonious experience for the whole f~y. Instructor: Location: Fee 41518-A Sheila Martin Chan Senior Center $12 Wed 1/25-2/15 Distracted drivers are dangerous. PDy attentiGn. 7:15-9:15 p .m. Rubbernecking is a major laUII af rush haur gridlad<. Go with the flow. 33 Winter Herc ulean' �Senior Services Come Visit Your Senior Center! Hercules Senior Center 111 Civic Drive 799 - 8219 Special Services Friends, Food, Fun and Companionship is what the Hercules Senior program is all about. Join our center for a day of activities or to just come and relax for awhile. The program provides a variety of social and recreational activities in a home-like atmosphere with an emphasis on hospitality. You will be warmly welcomed by Our volunteer staff when you stop in to visit our center or to ask for additional information about our programs and Free Blood Pressure Screening 2nd Wed of the.month 11 am services. In this supportive environment you will find a variety of social, recreational and intellectual services for all seniors. The Hercules Senior program and support services are available to adults 55 and over. Most activities and programs welcome participation by adults of all ages on a space available basis. These services include classes, day overnight excursions, nutrition services, health screening services, multi-cultural enrichment, and much, much more! OUf program strives to ensure a physically and emotionally non-threatening environment for ali, as well as encouraging socialization with peers. We encourage you to drop in and say hello to our staff and volunteers any time Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p .m . Our center will provide you with updated information on current and upcoming activities and events. On-Going Activities Golden Days Hot Lunch Program Mon-Wed-Fri 11:30 Participant must be age 60 or older. Sign up one day prior. Cost: $1.50-$1.75 Pot Luck Lunch 2nd & 4th Thursday of month 12 Noon Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) Free help with: Medicare, Medicap, Billings/Claims, Nursing Home Insurance, Legal Services 1st & 3rd Mon 9-10:30 am By Appointment Only! Legal, Health, Personal, Immigration & Job Referrals Notary Public Free Service - By Appointment Only Classes Ballroom Dancing Wed 1-3 pm Country Line Dancing Mon 9-10 am Instructor: Gil Chun $l/dass $2.50/ class English as Second Language (ESL) Mon/Wed/Fri 12:30-3:00 pm No charge. Offered through Richmond Adult Education Fabric Palnting Mon & Fri* 10-12 Instructor: Louise Horton *lst & 3rd Wed & Fri of month Needlebeads Workshop Thur 10:30-3 pm Instructor: Wong Nutrition 2nd Thur 10-11 am Instructor: Tracy Baker, Doctors Hospital Plastic Canvas Wed 10-1 pm Instructor: June Puckett Hercules Healthy Hikers Mon and Thur 9-10 am This walking group meets at Refugio Valley Park. Punch Embroidery Wed & Fri* 10-12 pm Instructor: Louise Horton *lst & 3rd Wed & Fri of month Bingo Monday-Wednesday-Thursday-Friday 12:30-2 pm Sequin Art Wed* 10-12 pm Instructor: Louise Horton *lst Wed of month Tai Chi Tues 8:30-10 am Instructor: Bryan Umeki 34 Winter Herculean �Senior Services IjYou Don't See Your Favorite Class, Let Us Know New Classes for Seniors The Hercules Senior Center in conjunction with Contra . Costa College, is pleased to announce the addition of two new classes to begin this Wroter Semester. For detail on dates and times please call us at 799-8219. Exploration in 2-D Art for Seniors English as a Second Language This program is offered for those with limited or no knowledge of the English language. Emphasis is placed on understanding.and speaking English for everyday use. Instruction will include: pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, listening, speaking, reading, writing and other basic English survival skills. Classes are available at the Hercules Senior Center, Monday and Friday from 12:30 to 3:00 pm. This class is open to all adults regardless of age. This class is being offered free of charge. Ang programang "English as a Second Language" ay isang pagkakataong inihahandog para sa mga may kaunti 0 walang kaalaman sa salitang English. Ang pagunawa at pagsasalita ng English na pang-araw-araw ang siyang binibigyan ng halaga. Ang pagtuturo ng pagbigkas, bukabularyo, wastong balarila, pagdinig, pagsasalita, pagbasa, pagsulat at iba pang mga natitirang karunungan ng batayang English. Course offers individual instruction in a variety of 2-D art mediums, including drawing, watercolor and collage. Collage will be the starting point. Students will be encouraged to bring in souvenirs to include in collage. Fitness After Fifty This course will help the older adult over 50 revitalize his or her life. Students will explore and pnctice ways of maintaining and increasing health and fitness and learn positive approaches to aging. Focus will be on exercise, relaxation, the relationship of emotions to muscles, breathing techniques, nutrition and liquid intake, and positive self-reinforcement. These exercises may utilize the activities related to swimming, dancing, weight training, tennis or other activities. We are also developing several classes which will be offered in the near future. Some of these exciting courses are: Floral Design Conversational Spanish International Cooking Stamp Art Look for announcements in our next issue for all details. Ang mga klase ay gaganapin sa Hercules Senior Center, Lunes at Biyernes, 12:30-3:00 p.m., "alas dos y media:' hanggang 3:30 p.m. . New Adventure in Hercules Driver Improvement for Drivers 55 & Older With the help of a very enthusiastic tour guide we are in the process of planning some dynamite one day excursions for the spring. Call the Senior Center to receive details of this exciting series of trips. Don't miss out! This course is designed for mature drivers to help increase awareness of driving precautions that can, and should, be used to compensate for diminished physical and visual skills. You will improve your driving skills and become eligible for reduced insurance costs. When you complete this 8 hour course of instruction w ith our experienced driver education instructor, you will receive a 3 YEAR CERTIFlCATE, registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The certificate registration is your record of eligibility for REDUCED AUTO INSURANCE PREMIUMS. This 4 week course will be offered at the Hercules Senior Center on Tuesdays from 9:30-11:30 am. This course starts 1/24/95 and the fee is $12.50. • Happy Holidays from the Hercules Seniors & Staff! 35 Winter Herculean �r Youth Services Child Care Tiny Tots The Parks & Recreation Department offers a Before/ After $chool Child Care Program for children in grades K-6. The Child Care Program is designed to enhance the child's school experience through socialization and recreation activities. The program operates during the school year from 6:00 a.m. untiI6:30-p.m. The daily schedule is structured to offer a variety of activities including crafts, games, sports, cultural appreciation, and life skills. Within the daily schedule there is also a short time allotted for homework. The Child Care Program is offered in the City's Child Care Buildings at Ohlone School and Hercules School (Lupine Site). For more information, please contact the Program Coordinators at each location. Lupine Child Care Center 1905 Lupine Ohlone Child Care Center 1616 Pheasant 799-8259 799-8224 Hanna Ranch School is scheduled to open in January for all 4-5-6 graders who currently attend Hercules School. The Parks and Recreation Department will offer a Child Care Program at Hanna Ranch School starting when the school opens. Until then, child care will be available at the Lupine Child Care Center. The program at Hanna School will be designed for 4-5-6 graders. Summer Day Camp Summer Day Camp will begin in June 1995. Watch for the registration information in the 1995 Spring Herculean. The Tmy Tots program is a pre-school experience for children 2 yrs. 9 mos. to 5 yrs. of age. The Tiny Tots Preschool consists of two different types of program options to serve the children based upon their age. The program is designed to assist your child in developing self-confidence and self-esteem, along with a sense of responsibility and independence. The activities will cover the social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and creative aspects of your child's development. Registration is also op.en to non-residents and is accepted on a first come, first served basis. Tmy Tots programs are offered at the following locations: Lupine Child Care Center 1905 Lupine Ohlone Child Care Center 1616 Pheasant Foxboro Community Center 1025 Canterbury Drive The "Little Leamer" program is desigrled to introduce children to the preschool experience. The emphasis of this class is learning how to work with others in a variety of social situations. Numbers, colors, shapes, and letters are introduced and special attention is paid to both large and small motor development. T/Th 9-12 noon $78 res/$82 non-res/Monthly The "Pre-Kindergarten" program is designed for 4-yearaids who will start kindergarten the following school year. This program is designed to prepare children for kindergarten, and not to accelerate them beyond the basic requirements set by the school district. M/W /F 9-12 noon $115 res/$120 non-res/Monthly Registration for the 94-95 Tiny Tots Program is now being accepted at the Community /Swirn Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. For more information, please contact the Tmy Tots Program Coordinator at 799-8259 or 799-8235. Space is limited. Child Care Program Fees These fees are monthly. Fees do not include holidays and scheduled inservice (non-student> days. Three-Day Option/Monthly Five-Day Option/Monthly Grade 4-6 Kinder Grade 1-3 Kinder Grade 1-3 Grade 4-6 A.M. Care A.M. Care $ 55 $ 55 $92 $92 $92 $ 55 School Dismissal to 4:30 p.m. School Dismissal to 4:30 p.m. $207 $132 $106 $299 $212 $199 Four-Day Option/Monthly A.M. Care $ 74 $ 74 $ 74 School Dismissal to 4:30 p.m. $166 $106 $ 85 School Dismissal to 6:30 p.m. $239 36 $170 Winter Herculean $124 $ 79 $64 School Dismissal to 6:30 p.m. School Dismissal to 6:30 p.m. $159 $179+ ./ .. - $127 $119 �Youth Services Day Camps Intersession Day Camp Program Intersession is a weekly day camp offering care for dtildren who are out of school during their track break on the Ghlone School Multi .Track Education Program. The program is open to school age children, ~ades K-6. There will be arts, crafts, sports, games, mUSIc and lots of fun! Registration is on-going. Space is limited to 28 children each week. This program will be held at Ohlone Child Care Center, 1616 Pheasant. For more information, call 799-8224. Intersession Dates Session II Green Yellow Red November 21 to December 16 January 3 to January 27 January 30 to March 3 Session III Blue Green Yellow Red March 6 to March 31 April 3 to April 28 . May 1 to May 26 May 30 to June 16 Day Camp will be available at Lupine Child Care Center only on December 19, 20, 21, 22, & 23 for grades K-6. DAY CAMP WILL BE CL.oSED DECEMBER 26 THR.oUGHJANUARY 2. Presidents Week Day Camp Is your child.out of school during the week of February 21-24? The Parks & Recreation Department is offering a special program for Presidents Week Break. The program is open to elementary school age dtildren in grades K-3 at the Lupine Child Care Site and grades for 4-6 at the Ghlone Child Care Site. Non-residents are welcome. The program runs from 6:00 am to 6:30 pm. There will be arts & crafts, sports, games and music. Registration will begin January 9, 1995. Children must be pre-registered. Space is limited and is based on a first cornel first served basis. N.oTE: THE PR.oGRAM WILL BE CL.oSED PRESIDENTS DAY, M.oNDAY, FEBRUARY 20. Spring Break Winter Recess Day Camp The Parks & Recreation Department will be sponsoring a special camp during the week of December 19 to 23 for Winter Recess. The camp is for elementary school age children in grades K-6. Non-residents are welcome. The camp runs from 6:00 am to 6:30 pm with a variety of daily activities. The children will ill seasonal arts & crafts, games and sports The Parks & Recreation Department will be sponsoring a special camp during the Spring Break. The camp is for elementary school-age children in grades K -6. Nonresidents are welcome. The camp runs from 6:00 am to 6:30 pm with a variety of daily activities. The children will participate in seasonal arts & crafts, along With games and sports. Children must be pre-registered. Space is limited and is based on first come, first served basis. Day Camp will be available at Lupine Child Care Center 2Db: on April 17-21 for grades K-6. Fees For All Day Camps Listed Above Five-Day .optionlWeekly $85 res $95 non-res Core Program 8 am-4:30 pm A.M. Extended Care 6-8 am $ 7.50 res $10 non-res P.M. Extended Care 4:30-6:30 pm $ 7.50 res $10 non-res Three-Day .option/Weekly Core Program 8 am-4:30 pm A.M. Extended Care 6-8 am P.M. Extended Care 4:30-6:30 pm Four-Day .optionlWeekly $68 res Core Program 8 am-4:30 pm A.M. Extended Care 6-8 am $ 6 res P.M. Extended Care 4:30-6:30 pm $ 6 res Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. A $10 deposit is required for each week reserved (deposit will be applied to weekJy $51/res $57/non-res $ 4.50/res $ 6/ non-res $ 4.50/ res $ 6/ non-res Registration forms are available at the Community Swim $76 non-res $ 8 non-res $ 8 non-res fee). The deposit amount is non-transferable and non- refundable. 3,7 Winter Herculean �> New Teen Program Safe, Fun Activities for Teens Winter 1994 Teen Program The new Teen Center will operate Monday through Friday: 6:00 p.m.-1O:00 p.m., and Saturday: 10:00 a.m.2:00 p:m. at the Community /Swim Center located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road in the Dynamite Room. The Teen Center will provide recreational opportunities to youth, ages 13-18 (entering 7th through 12th grades). Youth must provide a copy of Btrth Certificate upon initial registration. The Teen Activity Room is restricted to Teens Only! No adult participation; however, Parents and Guardians are welcome to drop by and observe. We welcome your comments and suggestions. This Room will be open to all youth who haye paid the required fees. New Teen Table Tennis Program In our continuing efforts to meet the City's high priority for youth development, the Parks and Recreation . Department is proud to armounce the Grand Openmg of the New Table Tennis Program at Ohlone Commuruty Center. This New Table Tennis Program is just one of our efforts to provide alternative recreation opportunities for teens and others. This exciting program is designed for players of all skill levels from beginner to competitor! The City has acquired top-quality Table Tennis Tables which are approved by the U.S. Table Tennis Association and the International Table Tennis Federation. The program began 11 /1 and is on-going. Location: Ohlone Comm. Center, 190 Turquoise Drive The Activity Room is equipped with Table HockeyFoosball Table, Ping Pong Table, Bumper Pool Table, Colorful Heavy Duty Multi-Use Card Tables, Comfortable Padded Stacking Chairs, Color TV/VCR, Cassette Stereo. Ages: 6-12 41708 G-J Tues 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Youth Ages: 13- Up 41709 G-J Fri 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Teens/ Adults The Fall, Wmter and Spring Activities will include: All Ages 41710 G-J Sat 10:00 am - 4:00 pm All Ages • Trips "Gasses • Teen Club "'Dominoes • Tutoring • Guest Speakers • Basketball "'Chess • Special Events • Checkers • Card Games Program Fees: Drop-In, Teen Center $ 1.25 Res /$1.50 Non-Res Per Day New Teen Membership Program Hercules is currently developing a new Membership Program for Teens. This program will include Annual Membership fees and discounts for Department Sponsored events. Members will receive discounts on all Trips and Tours, Special Events and Classes. Proposed Annual Fees: $10-Res/$12-Non-Res. Fees for Teen Table Tennis Program: Annual Membership Fee for Youth Ages 6-18: $10 Res-$12 Non-Res Annual Membership Fee for Teens/ Adults 19-Up: $20 Res-$22 Non-Res Monthly Drop-In Fee for Youth Ages 6-12: $10 Res-$12 Non-Res Monthly Drop-In Fee for Teens Ages 13-18: $15 Res-$18 Non-Res Monthly Drop-In Fee for Adults 19-Up: $20 Res-$23 Non-Res Monthly Drop-In Fees must be paid at the Community / Swim Center. Each participant must bring his /her receipt to Ohlone Community Center. Look for more information coming soon on this New Teen Membership Program. Our goal is a bright life for our kids! 38 Winter Herculean �Teen Activities & Services Fun Activities For Teens Snow Trip for The Teen Activity Center will sponsor a Snow Trip to Boreal Ski Area during Willter Break of the West Contra Costa Unified School District. The fee includes: 2-Hour Group Lessons, Skis, Boots, Poles, Chair Lift Tickets and Round Trip On Charter Bus! Seats are limited - Sign up early! Fee: Date: $63 Res/$73 Non-Res Wed., Feb. 22, 1995 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Depart from: CommUnity /Swirn Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road . Universal Studios & Hollywood Walk of Fame Tours! The Teen Activity Center will offer a 3 day and 2 night trip to Hollywood during Spring Break of the West Contra Costa Unified School District. Fee includes: Universal Studios Pass, 2 nights at the Universal Hilton Towers Hotel, Round Trip On Charter Bus, Hollywood Walk of Fame Tour and An Evening At Universal City Walk! Seats Are Limited, Sign up Early! Teacher and Judo Master Wayne Cunningham teaching one of our most popular teen classes. Youth Oil Painting Youth, ages 7-17 years, will have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors. Your child will also learn about lights, shadows, and Fee: $193 Res-$213 Non-Res Date: Wed., April 19, 1995, 8:00 a.m. through Friday, April 21, 1995,8:00 p.m. composition perspective. This cQurse allows students to Depart from: Community /Swirn Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Location: Instructor: Fee: Coming Soon! Summer Fun! The Summer Activities are set to begin Monday, June 19, 1995 and conclude Friday, August 25, 1995. The Program will operate Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. The City has planned a special 10 week Summer program with a wide range of activities. The program will once again include swimming, basketball, teen field trips, and lots more! Look for more information in the Spring Issue of the Herculean! learn on an individual basis at their own pace, while making new friends and developing new talents. 41521-A 41521-B 41521-C 41521-D :+ Community /Swim Center, Village & Press Rm Maria S.C. Davi $27 res/$3.G non-res Tues Tues Fri Fri 1/10-2/28 3/14-5/2 1/13-3/3 3/17-5/12" 3:30-5 3:30'5 3:30'5 3:30-5 pm pm pm pm There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply information will be provided at time of registration . . **There will be no class on Friday, 4/14 due to the Easter Holiday. 39 Winter Herculean �Sports & Fitness Get Healthy! Back Flexibility & Strengthening Jazzercise The purpose of this class is to teach an array of noimpact deep muscle therapy exercises. You will learn how to prevent (or rid yourself of) unnecessary back discomfort by flexing and strengthening your delicate back muscles. Excellent for overall toning! Great before or after workouts! This class is on-going and students may join at any time during the month or may pay on a drop-in basis. Please bring mat and wear loose clothing. Fees are monthly. The art of jazz dance combined with the science of exercise physiology. Each 60- to 65-minute class includes both easy-to-follow, fun aerobic-dance routines and muscle-toning-and-stretching exercise; a warm-up precedes the aerobics, and cool-downs follow the exercise. All to the beat of great music, from oldies to jazz to the newest popular tunes! New students may register at class and join anytime. Location: Instructors: Holly Bengtson & Linda Young Location: Community jSwim Center, Main Room Senior Center Instructor: Dr. Denise Walther Fee: Tues $15 res/$17 non-res Continuing 6:30-7:30 pm • * Students may attend class on a drop-jn basis at $5 per class. Yoga and Body Scan Meditation 9:30-10:30 am * 6:30-7:30 pm* 9-10 am 6:15-7:15 pm* 9-10 am Wed/Fri Mon/Wed Sat Tues/Thur Sun Drop-In: $6 4 Classes: $20 8 Classes: $28 12 Classes: $36 The benefits of yoga, flexibility, strength, and balance, * Baby-sitting available these classes only. Fee: $1.00 per along with the benefits of meditation -centeredness, family. calmness, and inner knowing, can be brought to bear in the moment by moment unfolding of our daily lives. Regardless of the stressors we encounter, we always have the opportunity to find our point of balance and to focus attention on the renewing reality of our breath. In this beginning class we learn a basic breathing technique, a body scan meditation, and simple yoga poses. Location: Comm./Swim Center, Village Room, Mondays Instructor: Fee: Phyllis Clipson $40 res/$45 non-res 41512-A 41512-B 41512-C 41512-0 1/9-3/13 4/10-5/22 1/12-3/2 4/13-6/1 Ohlone Community Center, Thursday Man Man Thur Thur 9-10 am 9-10 am 6-7 pm 6-7 pm * There will be no classes on Monday. January 16 (President's Day) and February 20 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day). There is an additional $11.00 fee for practice cassette, payable to the instructor on the first day of class. Please bring a blanket to class. 40 Winter Herculean Tai Chi Chuan Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese exercise designed to promote flexibility, strength, balance and coordination. It also emphasizes stretching and slow graceful movements and is especially good for reducing tension in the body. Many animal movements are mimicked in teaching this art form such as the bear's, the tiger's, and the crane's, just to mention a few. The form of Tai Chi being taught is called Kwang Ping Yang-Style, which is at least 3,000 years old, and is rarely taught outside of China. This class is also beneficial as a tool for meditation purposes. Location: Foxboro Community Center Instructor: Fee: Bryan Umeki $44 res/$48 non-res 41513-A 41513-B 41513-C Sat Sat Sat 1/7-2/25 3/4-4/22 4/29-6/17 9-10:30 am 9-10:30 am 9-10:30 am �Sports & Fitness Want To Improve Your Swing? Tennis Classes Pee Wee Tennis Ages 4 to 6 Lessons at several levels will be offered by long-time Pee Wee Tennis is a comprehensive program designed to local teachlng pro Amado Lozano. The beginning level introduce children 4 to 6 years old to the game of tennis stresses instruction in the basic strokes; forehand, in a fun and rewarding way. By tailoring the equipment backhand, volley, overhead and the serve. At the interand size of the playing court to the size, needs, and mediate level, stroke improvement is stressed and added athletic ability of children, Mr. Pee Wee Tennis allows them to learn the sport quickly and to have fun! The emphasis is placed on instruction and drills related to basic concept is sirn.ilar to that of T-Ball, the pint size ball direction, court coverage and keeping the ball in version of baseball. Every element of Mr. Pee Wee Tennis play. Advanced instruction will continue to stress the fundamentals, but with instruction and drills emphasiz- . has been created specifically for small players, from the ing skills needed in match play; placing shots, sustaining short court to the 21" rackets and foam tennis baIls. Students may provide their own 21" racquet, or purchase a rally, and developing a consistent serve. Students will one from the Parks & Recreation Deparhnent for $15.00. play points and matches against one another, discuss conditioning and the potential for entering tournaments. Location: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts Fee: Locations: All classes are held at Refugio ValIey $30 res/$35 non-res Tennis Court Complex on the comer of Refugio Valley 41705-A Road and Pheasant Drive. Tues 2/7-2/28 3:30-4 pm 41705-B 3:30-4 pm $40 res/$45 non-res Tues 3/7-3/28 Fee: 41705-C 3:30-4 pm Tues 4/4-4/25 Beginner Ages 7 to 14 41701-A Mon 1/30-2/27* 3:30-4:30 pm 41701-B Mon 3/6-3/27 3:30-4:30 pm 41701-C Man 4/3-4/24 3:30-4:30 pm Beginner Ages 14 & up 41702-A Man 1/30-2/27* Man 3/6-3/27 41702-B 41702-C Man 4/3-4/24 4:30-5:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm 41702-D 41702-E 41702-F 2/11-3/4 3/11-4/1 4/15-5/6 3:30-4:30 pm 3:30-4:30 pm 3:30-4:30 P!Il Intermediate All Ages: 41703-A Tues 2/7-2/28 41703-B Tues 3/7-3/28 41703-C Tues 4/4-4/25 4:30-5:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm Advanced All 41704-A 41704-B 41704-C 6:00-7:00 pm 6:00-7:00 pm 6:00-7:00 pm Sat Sat Sat Ages Tues Tues Tues 2/7-2/28 3/7-3/28 4/4-4/25 *No classes on Monday, 2/20 (Presidents Day) 41 Winter Herculean �Sports & Fitness We Have Open Gyms! Open Gym Program Open Gym Passes Join all your friends for a energetic evening of basketball or volleyball. Open play periods are ongoing for persons sixteen (16) and over. Players, beginner to advanced, are encouraged to drop-in. Play periods are for fun and designed to create a social, recreational environment where everyone feels comfortable participating & socializing! The City of Hercules Community / 5wirn Center complex has open gym passes available for residents and nonresidents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry, while the nonresident passes are for convenience only and are set at the regular drop-in rate. Open Gym Passes are valid throughout the year. Location: Community / Swim Center Mon / Thur Basketball 7:45-10 pm Wed Volleyball 7:45-10 pm Open Gym Passes: Dynamite Pass Adults $25 res / $35 non-res 10 visits Youth $12 res / $15 non-res $50 res/ $87.50 non-res Avid Athlete Adults 25 visits Youth $25 res/$37.50 non-res "LD. will be requested for purchase of resident discount passes. $3.50 Drop-in" $3.50 Drop-in" "'Discount passes available for residents. Refer to the Open Gym Pass section. Note: Open gym program riot available during league programs. Conflicts with league play will be announced. Drop-in Rates: Adults-$3.50 Youth (16 & under) $1.50 Daytime Use Only Comfortable, Personalized Dental Care • • • • • • • Dentures - Partials & Relines Permanent Teeth To Replace Dentures Cosmetic Dentistry Periodontal Care - Gums Intravenous Sedation For Your Comfort State-of-the-Art Antiseptic Procedures Convenient Payment Plans HERCULES DENTAL CARE John B. Wayland, DDS Call Today! 799~31 00 42 Winter Herculean �Sports & Fitness Come Join One Of Our Leagues! Men's Open Basketball League Elementary Basketball The Men's Open Basketball League is designed for teams with 5 or more players, ages 16 and over. Games are pl,!yed on Thursday evenings beginning at 7:50 p.rn. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Teams will be required to provide a photograph of each player on the team roster prior to the start of league play. Individuals are encouraged to sign-up on the player interest list for possible placement on teams. Maximum roster size is 10 with a minimum of 5 players. All games will be officiated by certified basketball officials using modified NCAA men's rules. The Elementary basketball program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills in addition to assisting in the development of eye-hand and running coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fee includes a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, league games referees and awards at the conclusion of the season. The league is open to boys and girls ages 10 to 12 years old with beginner to advanced skill levels. Participants The department must have a minimum of 4 teams to run must bring a copy of their birth certificate at the time the league and a maximum of 6 teams will be admitted. of registration. Birthdays of players must fall between Rules and game schedule will be discussed at the March 19, 1982 and March 18, 1985. The league will manager's meeting on Monday, March 6, 1995, 7:15 p.m. have priority registration for Hercules residents only and then open registration. There will be an information in the Dynamite Room. For more infonnation, call our meeting to discuss rules and regulations on Wednesday, Sport League Manager at 799-8295. January 4 at 7:15 p.m, at the Community /5wim Center. Location: Community /Swim Center Gymnasium Fee: $400' res/$450 non-res Each youth will have four choices of practice days and Th 3/16-6/1 7:50-10:50 pm times when he / she registers for the league: *There is an additional $5.00 fee per non-resident player Mon/Wed at 4 pm Tues/Thur at 4 pm on a resident team. To qualify for a resident team status, Mon/Wed at 5 pm Tues/Thur at 5 pm at least six players on a team's roster must reside in Hercules. Practice date and time will determine what team participant is assigned to; there will be a maximum of two teams per practice times. The maximum number of teams for this league is 8 and the maximum number of enrolled players is 80. League games will be played on Friday at 4:00 p.m.and Saturday at 10:30 a.m., 11:45 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. with each team normally playing once per week. Location: Fee: 41706-A 41706-B 41706-C 41706-D Community /Center GymnaSium 2001 Refugio Valley Road $60 res/$65 non-res 4c5:15 pm M/W 1/9-3/17 5-6:15 pm M/W 1/9-3/17 4-5:15 pm T /Th 1/10-3/17 5-6:15 pm T /Th 1/10-3/17 Priority registration (Residents only): 12/1 to 12/22 Open registration: Begins 1/9 43 Winter Herculean �Sports & Fitness Keep Fit the Fun Way! Men's 'D' Softball League Women's 'D' Softball League The Men's D Softball League is designed for male teams with nine or more players, age 18 and over. Games will be played on Sunday mornings at Woodfield Park. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Teams will be required to provide picture identification of each player on the team roster prior to the start of league play. Individuals are encouraged to sign up for the player interest list for possible placement on teams. Maximum roster size is 16, with a minimum of nine players. The Women's 0 Softball League is designed for female tearns with nine or more players, age 18 and over. Games will be played on Sunday mornings at Ohlone Park. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Teams will be required to provide picture identification of each player on the team roster prior to the start of league play. Individuals are encouraged to sign up for the player interest list for possible placement on teams. Maximum roster size is 16, with a minimum of nine players. The league will be sanctioned by the United States SloPitch Softball Association and USSSA rules regarding what constitutes a 'D' level team will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. The league will be sanctioned by the United States SloPitch Softball Association and USSSA rules regarding what constitutes a '0' level team will apply: All umpires will be USSSA certified. The Parks and Recreation Department requires four teams to run the league and a maximum of six teams will be admitted. Rules and scheduling will be discussed at the manager's meeting on Monday, January 30, 8:00 p.m., in the Village Room at the Community Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. For more information, call the Sport League Manager at 799-8295. The Parks and Recreation Department requires four tearns to run the league and a maximum of six tearns will be admitted. Rules and scheduling will be discussed at the manager's meeting on Monday, January 30, September 12, 8 p.m., in the Village Room at the Community Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. For more information, call the Sport League Manager at 799-8295. Location: Fee: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Road $400* res/$450 non-res per team Location: Fee: Sundays 2/26-5/21 11 am-3:30 pm *There is an additional $5.00 fee per non-resident player on a resident team. To qualify for a resident team status, at least six players on a team's roster must reside in Hercules. ~ rcUleS 799-0900 hiropJ rlctic enter Dr. Denise I. Walther Chiropractor Gentle and effective spinal care ... Naturally Creekside Shopping Center 1581 Sycamore Avenue, Suite 4 Hercules, California 94547 44 Winter Herculean Ohlone Park, 190 Turquoise Drive $400 res/$450 non-res per team 11 amc3:30 pm 2/26-5/21 Sundays *There is an additional $5.00 fee per non-resident player on a resident team. To qualify for a resident team status, at least six players on a team's roster must reside in Hercules. New Adult Table Tennis Program Join the crowd! Be a part of an exciting program which began Tuesday, November 1. For a small monthly fee you can play table tennis to your heart's content! The Table Tennis tables acquired by the City are approved by the U.S. Table Tennis Association and the International Table Tennis Federation. Ohlone CommunIty Center 190 Turquoise Dr. Fees for Adults 19 & up: Annual Membership Fee: $20 Res/$22 Non-Res Monthly Drop-In Fee: $20 Res/$23 Non-Res Location: 41707 GcJ Fri 9-10 pm Sat lOam-4pm Monthly Drop-In Fees must be paid at the Community / Swim Center. Each participant must bring his/her receipt to Ohlone Community Center. �2 Ways To Register! Mail-In Registration Drop-In Registration Registration is based upon a first come, first served basis. Unless specified in the class description, no registration will be accepted by the instructors, or by telephone. Participants may regis- • ter in person or by mail at the Community /Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Participants must pre-register for classes at least one week prior to the class starting date. Hours for registration are Monday - Wednesd ay 8:30 am -8:00 pm, Thursdays 1:00 - 8:00 pm, Fridays 8:30 am5:00 pm, and Saturdays 8:30 am - 12:00 noon. Checks should by made payable to the "City of Hercules". If you have any questions or would like additional program information, please call 799-8291. Refunds (less $5.00) or transfers will be granted no later than one weekday prior to the first class meeting. A full refund will be given if the class is canceled by the Parks and Recreation Department. No refunds or transfers will be allowed the day of the class or after the class has started. If there are changes in the schedules or if classes are full, you will be notified before the starting of each class. ----------------------------------~ Class Registration Form Participant's Name _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ __ __ _ _--:-_ __ _ __ __ _ _ _ Name of Parent/Guardian (if participant is under l8yrs of age): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ __ Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ City: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _---'-_ _ Zip Code: _ _ _ __ Home Phone: _ __ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ Work Phone: _~ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ Birthdate of Participant (if under 18 years old): - -_ \, - - _\, - - -Participant Name Age Course Number Date Tune Course Title I, the underSigned, in consideration of participation in the program(s) listed above, agree to indemnify and hold the City of Hercules harmless, and release the City, agents and its employees from any and all liability for any injury suffered by the above named participant(s) arising out of, or in any way connected with participation in the program(s). I hereby agree to all the terms and conditions for participation within the City of Hercules Parks and Recreation programs. Signature of Parent/Guardian/Participant (over l8yrs of age) Date Winter Herculean �" You Have A Friend in Real Estate" SUSAN VENDIL Broker/Owner 1-800-760-3444 758-7707 2574 Appian Way, Pinole CA 94564 " Merry Christmas and A Prosperous New Year To All. Remember : Jesus is the Reason for the Season " tJd 't:~ '*""'" /'I~I FREE PROFESSIONAL MOVERS &,HOME CLEANING with this Ad. Not valid when used with other promotional offers. City of Hercules 111 Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 Postal Patron . The Herculean Winter, 1994 BULK RATE PERMIT #23 RODEO,CA � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/41370ee225179ba9d60f2e9dd870ab92.pdf 967812ba51aab6d04f4fc0aa185eb611 PDF Text Text T e Hercu ean City of Hercules Information & Activity Brochure· Fall 1995 City adopts 1995-96 Budget - see page 3 Weekend pool hours extended to October I! �The Herculean Fall 1995 Table of Contents City Message City Scene Community Television Survey Ilire [)istrict Message from WCCUS[) Parks & Recreation News Public Safety Public Works Pipeline Classes Adult Activities Youth Activities Martial Arts Senior Services Child Careffiny Tots Teen Activities & Services Sports & Jlitness Mail-in Registration Page 1-5 9,11,15,18,19,23 21-22 6-8 16-17 24 12-14 10 25-30 31-32 33 34-35 36-37 38-39 40-44 City Han Hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30 a.m. to Noon & ) to 5 p.m. Thursday 1 to 5 p.m. From 8:30 a.m. to I p.m. on Thursday, voice mail is operational. City Directory City Hall - General Information City Hall Fax Community Center/Swim Center Parks & Recreation Department Hercules Senior Center Finance Dept/Business License Business/Community Dev. Engineering Public Works Building Inspections City Clerk City Manager Personnel- Job Hotline Police Department EMERGENCY ONLY Rodeo-Hercules Fire District City Manager Marilyn Leuck 799-8200 799-2521 799-8291 799-8230 799-8219 799-8222 799-8246 799-8242 799-8241 799-8240 799-8215 799-8206 799-8204 799-8260 911 799-4561 799-8206 City Council- 799-8200 Mayor Beth Bartke Mayor Pro Tem Darrel "Jay" Tucker Councilmember Eduardo Manuel Councilmember Terry Segerberg Councilmember Lloyd Wagstaff Planning Commission Edward P. Desmond Sharad Pandya Bill Leong Kris Valstad Vacancy Community Services Commission City Offices will be closed on September 4 for Labor Day & November 23 & 24 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Monica Beltran Michelle Itagaki Robert Krall Bill Prather Trevor Evans-Young, Sr. Donald Taylor Joanne Ward �City Message Clean Up and BeautifY Your Property Now! Be a Good Neighbor! Is your front yard full of weeds, dry grass, dead trees and shrubs? If it is, be a good neighbor! Spend time over the coming weekends removing weeds and dead plant material, fertilize and water the grass, pick up any trash that is in the immediate area of your home. Also, if your fence has graffiti, sand it off or paint over it with matching paint. Be a Good Neighbor. Maintain your property as an owner or a renter. This is very important for maintaining property values, deterring crime and building community pride! The Annual Fall Pick Up Day is Saturday, October 7 for Hercules. Richmond Sanitary Service will pick up additional household and yard waste at no extra charge. If you begin your clean up soon, your debris will be ready for the October 7th pick-up! For more information, call Richmond Sanitary Service at 262-1610 Richmond Sanitary is asking that you follow these directions: * The night before, place your materials as close to the curb as possible and be sure the area is clear of parked vehicles. * Box or bag trash in quantities less than 32 gallons. * Tie brush and prunings in bundles of no more than one foot in diameter nor more than five feet in length. * Do not use your garbage cans! Only containers marked "Take away entire container" will be picked up. * Place jagged or sharp objects in a separate box labeled "Handle with Care." * The pick up is limited to one and one/half cubic yards (equivalent in size to about 11 3D-gallon bags. The Fall Clean Up Day for Hercules residents is scheduled for Saturday, October 7, 1995. Items that will not be taken are: Cement/rocks/dirt Mattresses/box springs Rugs/carpets Furniture Tree stumps Fencing/tied boards Toilets/tubs/sinks Water heaters Household appliances Car parts/tires Hazardous waste: Used motor oil Solvents Paint cans Car batteries Empty gas tanks Pesticide containers Asbestos * No large or bulky items will be picked up! * Do not combine your trash with your neighbors 1 Fall Herculean �City Message Let's help keep Hercules beautifu l! Litter Costs Taxpayers $$$ MAKE LESS OF A CONTRIBUTION TO THE WORLD. Keep Hercules Clean Don 't Litter! Approximately $25,920 per year is spent on keeping medians, sidewalks, and city parks clean in Hercules. 2 Fall Herculean �City Message New Business Plan Underway! City Adopts 1995-96 Budget The sudden and unexpected demise of Pacific Refining caused the City to shift gears quickly in completing the annual City Budget and Work Plan. The result is a three year Comprehensive Business Plan. It's purpose is to strategically build for a viable community now as well as into the 21st century. It is a deliberate effort to build overall community wealth for the very long term. Primary components of the City Council's Business Plan include: oStrengthen Financial Services • Strengthen the Downtown Business Climate oFurther Streamline the Business Development Process oConstrue! New Wastewater Capacity for Business Growth oAggressively pursue Business Development along San Pablo Avenue oMaintain Excellent Public Safety Services Largely Through Crime Prevention oSignificantly Upgrade Computer Information Services oCreate a lO-Year Fiscal Forecast to Optimize Resources oComplete Street Improvements on San Pablo Avenue, Willow Avenue & Highway 4 to Improve Traffic Circulation. o Maximize Employee Authority and Responsibility for their Work Areas. • Strive for "Consumer Oriented" Services oContinue the Recreation Emphasis on Youth and Families oBegin a "Neighborhood Aesthetics" Effort Citywide o Begin Preliminary Efforts Towards a Cultural Arts 'Program Prior to the closure announcement by Pacific Refining, the City Draft Budget reflected a $185,000 "savings," or surplus. After four very difficult "recession" years of layoffs and loss of over $500,000, economic vitality was finally returning. If Pacific Refining had moved to Phase I of the new Clean Fuels Program, the City would have received up to $1.0 to $1.5 Million in new revenue each year. In fact, Pacific closed, the City lost this "future opportunity" as well as the existing revenue of approximately $200,000 annually. The City has three separate budget documents reflecting different purposes. All were adopted at the conclusion of a three-month public process: Daily Operations: $9,205,529 Capital Improvements: $8,240,269 Redevelopment (Economic Development): $6,721,800* 'Includes $5.0 Million from proposed future Assessment District Bond Issue to be borne by new development. In order to partially offset the loss of revenue from Pacific Refining, the City is proceeding to implement an increase in the Property Transfer Tax w ayable by buyer at the time of sale) of $6.45 per $1000 valuation and an Admissions Tax on commercial recreation. Neither tax will generate significant revenue in the near term. But, as the community develops over future years, these two programs will help maintain services and capital improvements. The Operating Budget was further balanced by approximately $500,000 of Reserve Funds, an unusual but necessary decision. 3 Fall Herculean �City Message HeIp us welcome our Sister City visitors! Host Families Needed for Japanese Visitors If you and your family are interested in being a host family to one or more of our Sister City visitors, please call Pat Perkins at 799-1264. Host families are needed for four boys and four girls October 8 to 10. The young visitors are all from 14 to 15 years of age and attend high school in our Sister City Tsushirna, Japan. City to Host Community Potluck to Welcome Sister City Visitors The Hercules Sister City Organization and the City will be hosting a Community Potluck on Sunday, October 8, at 5:00 p.m. at the Community /Swim Center. Please join us in welcoming eight students, one teacher and one principal from our Sister City Tsushima, Japan. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be grilled; side-dishes are needed to complete the menu. So bring your favorite potluck side dish or dessert to share! Call 799-1264 for further information! Hercules Mural Protected During 1-80 Seismic Retrofit Project The California Department of Transportation, as part of the Interstate 80 seismic retrofit project, has placed a protective wood covering over Hercules Mural on Sycamore Avenue. This will protect it from dirt and falling debris while the construction project is in progress. This action clearly demonstrates the State's concern for the well being and protection of private and public property for not only Hercules but the general public. Photos of the Hercules Mural are pictured on lower portion of page 5. 4 Fall Herculean �.,. City Message Working to safeguard roads Willow Avenue Overcrossing & Highway 4 Reconstruction The work effort on Willow Avenue and Highway 4 has begun. The work is being spearheaded by the City of Hercules, and involves a cooperative effort between Contra Costa County, Cal-Trans, and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. Hercules is the lead agency, and the project has jumped off to a fast start. Most of the significant earthwork is complete and the structural parts of the bridge will follow next. There will be lots of form work to get ready and steel reinforcing to be placed in exactly the correct spots. Bridges take a lot of careful design and construction to ensure they can withstand future earthquakes. Projected completion of the Willow Avenue Overcrossing and Highway 4 Reconstruction is June 1996. DeSilva Gates is the general contractor and is doing all the grading i)l1d earthwork, and they will be replacing or relocating a good deal of the utilities. c.c. Meyers is the structural sub-contractor and will be constructing all the forms and assembling all the steel reinforcing on the concrete bridge. c.c. Meyers is also working on the Cal-Trans project on 1-80, constructing the new overpass at Sycamore Avenue and Bayberry. The project w ill be under construction into next summer. Some traffic delays can be expected. The overcrossing will help join the Foxboro Area with the rest of the City. It w ill also make turning onto and off of Highway 4 at Willow Avenue much safer for everyone. These are your tax dollars at work making a safer and more convenient community. TUJO parts of the Hercules Mural that are currently covered up due to l-fwy. 80 seismic retrofit project. 5 Fa ll Herculean �Fire District Tragedy averted in Hercules! July 10th Athena Fire Fire Fighting Stats Fire agencies involved: 6 Fire personnel involved: 121 Fire equipment involved: Fire Engines Wildland WPowerwagons Water Tankers Aircraft Helicopter 15 9 2 3 1 On July 10, 1995 at approximately 4:38 p .m., Rodeo-Hercules Fire Dispatch received a report of a grass fire in the field area next to 402 Olympus in Hercules. First arriving units consisting of Rodeo-Hercules Engines 76, P /W 75, Pinole Engine 73, P /W 73, and two chief officers were on scene within four minutes of the first call. Initially, the fire was burning in a small open field area adjacent to a large stand of eucalyptus trees; within six minutes this grove of trees was involved with fire moving rapidly on the ground and through the tree tops. As it became evident the fire was growing in intensity, a second and immediately thereafter, third alarm was called for with a special request for a California Division of Forestry (CDF) helicopter, ground crews and aerial bombers. Requests for additional alarms brought units from Crockett and Richmond Fire Departments on an immediate need basis. These units began arriving within fifteen minutes of that request, or twenty minutes from the first call, and were assigned to fight fire and protect structures. At approximately the same time that the second and third alarm units arrived, the fire jumped across San Pablo Avenue and the Santa Fe Railroad tracks, immediately threatening structures on Village Parkway and Forest Run. The fire had then spread at a rate of more than one hundred feet per minute through open grass land, and into another large grove of eucalyptus trees adjacent to Devonwood, and surrounding homes on Forest Park and Forest Run. Fire engines from Rodeo-Hercules, Pinole, Richmond and Contra Costa Fire Districts were deployed into this area to provide structure protection. Operations were coordinated with CDF air attack to make water and fire retardant drops to stop advancement of the flames. The CDF airplanes made three drops of fire retardant on the north side of San Pablo Avenue and returned to their base at Santa Rosa, the helicopter was then used extensively to make water drops throughout the fire area. This action proved successful and by 7:55 p.m., three hours and twenty minutes into the incident, the fire was called under control. While this is an extremely condensed version of events, one should have an understanding of how quickly any fire can escalate from the routine to the extreme. Continued on next page 6 Fall Herculean �II I Fire I)istrict Kudos to Rodeo/Hercules Fire District! Athena Fire Continued Without the Incident Command System and exceptional cooperation and training between Rodeo-Hercules, Pinole, Richmond and Crockett Fire Departments, and the quick response from California Division of Forestry and Contra Costa Fire District, this fire could have taken an entirely different course. All of these agencies worked closely together to successfully bring this fire under control with only one minor injury to a firefighter and no injuries to citizens or damage to structures. ·.··12 · W hen a kid strikes a match. fire strikes back! Children don't realize that a simple flame can blaze out of control in The Rodeo-Hercules Fire District would like to thank all agencies involved for coming to our aid and providing the high quality professional help required to contain, control and extinguish this fire, especially the Hercules Police and Public Works Departments for all their efforts. mere minutes. That may be why nearly twenty-five percent of the fires that kill young children are started by children themselves playing with fire. This fire's origin was determined to be adjacent to Titan Court in the Olympian Hills Development and is suspicious in nature. An action investigation is currently underway, if you have any information which may aid this investigation, please call either, Captain Alan Biagi, Rodeo-Hercules Fire District at 799-4561 or Officer Tim Herbert, Hercules Police Department at 799-8268. Any information provided will be kept strictly confidential. Don't let fire strike your family. Always keep matches and lighters far out of the reach of children. A message from roul focal fire department thiS publlcatH)(I. and the U S Fife Admllustrallon 7 Fall Herculean �Fire District Clean up that overgrown vegetation! odeo-Hercules Fire District Weed batement The dry grass season is here! This year, the potential for devastating grass or wildland fires throughout California is very high! Six years of drought, combined with the recent record rains, has created a fuel load the likes of which has not been seen in many years. The City of Hercules and Town of Rodeo are not exempt from these types of fires and include several areas which have been designated target areas by the Fire District. Fires in these areas can quickly increase in intensity and spread to residential structures with the potential for loss of life or extreme damage to homes. The Rodeo-Hercules Fire District has notified property owners throughout the Fire District of fire hazards on their property which require abatement. As you look around Rodeo and Hercules, you will see where City, County, individual property owners or homeowners' associations have, or are, in the process of cu tting required fire breaks and removing fire hazards on or around their property. These measures are required by law and enforced by the Fire District. As a property owner or renter you may be held liable for any damage or personal injury resulting from a fire due to negligence on your part. If you receive a notice for abatement from the Fire District, please do not ignore it! Requirements for abatement will be strictly enforced, if you do not abate the hazard, abatement will be performed at your expense by the Fire District and a lien placed against the property for payment. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated! With help from property owners and residents, we can make this summer season a safe and pleasant one for all. If you receive a notice or abatement letter from the Fire District regarding a fire hazard on your property, please correct it. Your safety and that of your neighbors depends on it. If you have any questions regarding weed abatement and hazard reduction, or would like more information regarding fire safety, please call Captain Alan Biagi at 799-4561. Thank you for assisting us in keeping Hercules safe from fire! 8 Fall Herculean �City Scene Arriving Soon . .. New Retail Construction What is going on at the comer of Sycamore and San Pablo Avenues?!? How about those large bulldozers, semi-tractor trailer trucks and graders at the comer of Sycamore and San Pablo Avenues? What are they doing across from the Little League playing fields and the Hercules Transit Transfer station? Ph ase I of this 3.5 acre, triangular-shaped lot is being prepared for construction of a Shell gasoline service station with a minimarket and car wash. The lot has to be excavated, new clean soil imported onto the site, re-compacted, and regraded. Then existing utility lines have to be relocated; water, gas, electrical and storm water lines brought onto the site; only then will the actual construction of the buildings start. Completion is scheduled for around the year end holidays. Phases II and III will include a family style restaurant and other local retail space. The West County Public Education Fund cordially invites you and your family to: The Second Annual Family Day at the Symphony; an event for WCCUSD students and the young at heart. The event is scheduled for Sunday, October 29,1995, at 2:00 p .m. Music in the Jazz Era will feature the Oakland East Bay Symphony with the "Just Say Jazz" Sextet. The event will be held at the Richmond Convention Center, Civic Center, 24th & Nevin. Admission is $1 per child (under 12 years of age) and $5 per adult. To Order Tickets: Send a check payable to Family Day at the Symphony and a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: The Education Fund 1807 Arlington Blvd. EI Cerrito, CA 94530 For more information call 510233-1464 9 Fall Herculean �ublic Works Pipeline Schedule for cleaning streets. . . . Street Sweeping in Hercules FREE HOME COMPOSTING WORKSHOP Street Sweeping of the City public streets is accomplished by contract service. The "Downtown" streets, Refugio Valley Road, Sycamore Avenue and the first block of Turquoise and Pheasant are swept once a month. The North Shore Business Park and the residential streets to the south of Refugio Valley are swept six times a year on the even months. All others are swept six times a year on the odd months. Sweeping is normally started on the second Monday of each month and concludes when all scheduled streets have been swept. Typically, this takes 10 to 14 working days. Landscape Maintenance for the City September 21, 1995 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Community Swim Center Village Room For more information call 215·3021 Sponsored by the West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority 10 Fall Herculean Landscape Maintenance for all City parks, facilities, median islands and cul-de-sacs is also accomplished by contract service. Turf areas of parks and median islands are typically mowed three times per month, with four mowings per month during the heavy growing season. Weeding and hazard abatement is done 12 times per year at 118 cul-de-sacs throughout the City. Median islands are pruned and weeded a minimum of once a month, and as frequently as needed during the growing season. The City has recently completed the fifth year of the cul-de-sac rehabilitation program project. It entails the installation of new water conserving drip irrigation systems, border board retainrnent on the perimeter and replacement of plant materials. However, due to the limits of maintenance activity performed by contract services, it would be a financial and aesthetic benefit to you and your community if the landscaped areas are not allowed to be used as playgrounds and tot lots. A great deal of City staff time and your tax dollars are required to accomplish these types of rehabilitation/ renovation projects. So parents, please keep kids off the trees and landscaping. �City Scene Form a Neighborhood Watch in your Community! Teen Employment Summer Training The TEST Program has completed another year of devoted time and effort in performing the pre-planned community service projects through the City of Hercules. This year the team of eight young men, whose ages range from 15 to 18, accomplished various projects throughout the City including: weed abatement, picnic and park renovation, graffiti removal, creek-way maintenance, and painting curbs. The TEST crew consisted of supervisors Shawn Ram and Eric Smith, along with workers Mike Dongahue, Greg Ford, Scott Hassler-Sievers, Keith Salse, Antoine Singleton, and Sean Wai. The program is funded by the City of Hercules and supported by the City Council through the Public Works Department, and the efforts of Jim Craig and Glenn Moniz. Proclamation Presented to Hercules Neighborhood Watch Committee In 1994, eight residents combined their efforts to promote the first National Night Out activities in Hercules. Betty Adams, Miguel Camacho, Meine Chappelle, Clarence Ham, Christina Lee, Ed Lee, Julie Lee and Sherman Moorehead sent the message that they were united against crime by leaving their porch lights on, as is done throughout the nation. These residents successfully organized a barbecue in the park, a softball game, and fingerprinting for children through their Neighborhood Watch groups. In 1995, National Night Out in Hercules expanded to three days of activities. As a result of their efforts, a proclamation was issued by the Hercules City Council in recognition for their contributions. The proclamation was presented at the Regional Mayor's Press Conference in Oakland by the Mayor of Hercules in July 1995. eighbors Look For... Someone screaming for help. Someone looking into windows and parked cars. Unusual noises. Property being taken out of houses where no one is at home or closed businesses. Cars, vans, or trucks moving slowly with no apparent destination, or without lights. Anyone being forced into a vehicle. A stranger sitting in a car or stopping to talk to a child. Abandoned cars. Report these incidents to the police or sheriff's department. Talk about the problem with 'your neighbors. Residents interested in participating in future National Night Out activities should contact Sgt. Tom Muelleisen at 799-8272. 11 Fall Herculean �Public Safety Good citizens honored Citizens Receive Recognition On May 17, 1995, the Contra Costa County law enforcement agencies honored five Hercules citizens for their heroic efforts Hercules Police Department's Most during 1994 at their annual Citizen Recognition Awards cerFrequent Calls emony in Walnut Creek which was held at the Regional Center for the Performing Arts. False Alarms .Suspicious Cir. Juv. Complaint Citizen Assist Misc. Disturb. 7tafftc Warning Suspicious Auto Vandalism Apr May June 77 65 70 31 38 36 31 48 39 32 36 33 37 46 50 60 88 41 19 18 22 8 18 9 Other calls: Assaults Residential Burglary Automobile Burglary Auto Theft 15 11 8 5 7 10 17 6 5 2 Z 4 CPS Contacts· 37 76 29 ·Community Problem Solving (CPS) contacts. These include Neighborhood Watch programs,foot patrols in the business areas, "get acquainted" contacts with youth, residents and otluirs. Paul Krause, Annie Ginocchio, Tmker Morgan and Shane Morgan were cited for their assistance at the scene of a bicycle accident on April 24, 1994. Ms. Ginocchio and Mr. Krause were the first on the scene when a man flipped over on his bicycle, hitting his head on the h ighway divider. They quickly wrapped the victim's head and used a mobile phone to call for help. After other citizens took over first aid, Ginocchio and Krause began to direct traffic. Tinker Morgan, a ski-patrol volunteer trained in first aid, assisted by her 9-year-old son Shane, made sure the victim had an open airway and held his head and neck to immobilize his spine. The victim suffered no long-term injury and was grateful to the good samaritans. CHI EF POWERS & LISA HARPER T INKER M ORGAN & SHANE M ORGAN On November 9, 1994, while Hercules officers assisted the Sheriff's Department in Crockett in looking for an armed robbery suspect, Lisa Harper observed a subject acting suspiciously and stopped officers to give them the description of the person she had seen. This description resembled the robbery suspect. Thanks to Ms. Harper's astute observation and willingness to become involved, a dangerous robbery suspect was quickly taken into custody. 12 Fall Herculean �Public Safety Drive Drunk - Lose Your License! Police Officers Receive Awards for Distinguished Service The City's Reserve Officers also received citations honoring their years of service to the Officer Ruben Rodriguez received two awards for assisting in the community: apprehention of a bank robber suspected of five robberies. Officer Rodriguez was also honored as the Community Problem Delfin Plamenco 15 years Solving Officer of the year for activity throughout 1994. Rick Golden 12 years Efren Telmo 12 years Sergeant Tom Muehleisen received rus award for spending four 9 years Jim Lightfoot hours on the phone with a person threatening to shoot himself Mike Allen 9 years with a .357 magnum wrule barricaded in his house. Tom was Tom Barrett 7 years eventually able to convince rum to come out without incident or Mike Mojabi 4 years injury. Gerald Keegan 2 years On September 30, 1994, Officers Alfredo Nadarisay and William Imboden responded to a call of a suicidal subject with a gun. The subject was located in public view and initially refused to drop the gun. After a physical struggle, the subject was contained and found to have a knife as well. For their actions which prevented the escalation of a very serious incident, the officers were awarded with a Meritorious Conduct Citation. Six officers were awarded Meritorious Conduct Citations and two received special honors at a May ceremony. On November 29,1994, Sergeant William Goswick and Officer Robert Pesmark responded to assist the Sheriff's Department in search of an armed carjack subject. The suspect had threatened to kill a postal carrier and had just robbed a market. Sergeant Goswick found the suspect, who charged the officers and challenged them to shoot him. Sergeant Goswick and Officer Pesmark were able to subdue the subject without injury to him or themselves. In each of these cases, officers used tremendous restraint when confronted with subjects with weapons that could have been used against themselves, the officers or others. They were able to neutralize each situation without harm to anyone. Chief Alicia Powers presented Sergeant John Eaves with a Chief's Award for Excellence for his work since September 1993, when he assumed the duties of the new Administrative Sergeant position. 13 Fall Herculean �Public Safety Call if you need help! Violence in the Home We know you're out there. We know you need help. We want you to know you're not alone. Help is only a phone call away. See resources listed in article. Getting Help If you are a domestic violence victim or you know someone who is, there are places you can go to get help. Emergency Situations: If you feel in danger and need help, call 9-1-1; the police will respond. Non-emergency Situations: Many agencies have classes on parenting and family issues. Call and ask about future offerings. Some are free, some may have a reasonable fee, and others may charge on an "ability to pay". Call Now! Lose the number? Just check your phone book for listings. Better yet, call now and talk to someone before there's a crisis. Remember, if you are frightened or in danger, help is just a phone call away. 14 Fall Herculean In 1993, there were 238,895 domestic violence-related calls for assistance in California. In 1994, 60% of all assaults in Hercules involved domestic violence. There are some truths about domestic violence that you should know: It does not get better; it gets progressively worse. lf your children are not currently victims, they are likely to eventually become victims. Children learn domestic violence from their paren·ts. Most batterers and child abusers corne from homes where they or a parent was battered. It's not your fault; you don't deserve it. The abuser is wrong; battery is a crime. All parties to domestic violence need help to break the cycle of violence. Any family member can be a victim of domestic violence. Statistically, 95% of victims are women, but the frequency of child abuse is receiving increasing national attention. Too often, senior citizens are also defenseless victims. And, increasingly, parents are victims of their children. If you are not presently in danger and want to talk to someone, there are many organizations you can call to get counseling. Some of these organizations are listed below, but you can find others in the yellow pages of your phone book (under Crisis Intervention Service) or through United Way. If one agency doesn't fit your needs, don't be discouraged, try another. Resources Battered Women's Alternatives 24-hour crisis line Teen Program Legal Advocacy Men's Program Job Connections Family Services of Contra Costa New Connections Counseling Ctr. Catholic Counseling Service Catholic Social Service of Solano County (Vallejo) United Way Helpline ·Crisis Hot Line 236-7625 or 930-8300 229-0885 or 933-4357 372-3211 676-2968 676-3077 234-2787 222-1500 or 676-1606 232-1377 (707)644-8909 686-4186 1-800-273-6222 235-5244 �City Scene Don't be a crime victim! NATIONAL Hercules National Night Out - A Community Effort The Hercules Neighborhood Watch Committee (HNWC) would like to extend their thanks to the following organizations, merchants, and individuals for their support of this year's National Night Out Celebration. National Night Out is a celebration of Neighborhood Watch groups across the nation coming together to combat crime within their communities. Hercules' celebration of national Night Out is a fine example of people working together to improve their community. . AC Paper & Supply, Berkeley American Medical Response Anytime Videos N'Toys Asian Food Mart #2 Berkeley Safe Neighborhood Committee Betty J. Fong, DDS Bravo at Refugio Valley Ranch HOA Burgerama C & C Enterprises City of Hercules Continental Delicatessen & Pizzeria Contra Costa County Sheriffs Dept. Foxboro Heights HOA Franklin Canyon Golf Course Greenhills Realty Hercules Chiropractic Center Hercules Cleaners Hercules Boy Scouts Hercules Florist & Gifts Hercules Police Officers Assoc. Hilltop YMCA Hercules Round Table Pizza Postal Annex IGm's Dance Factory - -- - ------ • KMEL "Street Team" Lucky's-Hercules Magic Movie of Hercules Magnectic Attractions Malatex USA Doctor's Hospital McDonalds-Hercules McKesson Water Products MoMo the Clown Nice Pak Oakland Home Alert Coalition Oakland Mounted Patrol Oakland Police Officers Association Oriental Food Center Paterson Pacific Parchment Patrick's Donuts Raley's-Hercules Rodeo Hercules Fire District Texara Family Uptown Auto Body Vallejo Police Department WESTCAT Westwood Duets HOA Wincup Corporation 15 Fall Herculean �Message to the Community Update from West Contra Costa Unified School District From: Herbert M. Cole, Jr., Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools, West Contra Costa Unified School District Several years ago our school district was beset by a serious financial crisis which peaked in 1991. Four years later, after careful rebuilding and reform of our finances, it is with guarded optimism that I bring good news about the West Contra Costa Unified School District. The District finished this school year with a $1.4 million surplus. This surplus, albeit a modest one given our total budget of $143 rnillion, nonetheless allows the District to enter 1995-96 in its best financial shape since 1985. Why is this a significant achievement for the school district and community? Now that we've achieved a measure of fiscal stability, we can begin to shift our attention to where it belongs: educating the students. There are several reasons for the District's financial recovery, and they include: "West Contra Costa Unified has turned an important corner because of the West County community-our parents, school employees, leaders of the business, non-profit and faith communities, senior citizens, local elected officials, and the students themselves. The school district would not have survived its crisis without the help of these and other allies." Superintendent Cole ,I A new District truancy prevention program that improved student attendance and increased enrollment--helping to raise state revenues by $1.4 rnillion. The District's creation of a maintenance and recreation assessment district passed by the Board of Education last July, generating $5 million in new local revenues. A contract settlement with our employee unions. A 2.73 percent cost of living allowance (COLA) from the state--the first increase in five years. The District's creation of a workers compensation cost reduction program, lowering expenses by $1.4 million. The District's financial restructuring of the $80 million debt inherited from the previous school board and administration. Keep in mind that as we increase school resources and raise employee salaries, we will also meet next year's debt payments which total $2.6 million. Our hard-earned fiscal recovery frees us to focus on rebuilding and reforming the education program. At a recent day-long planning session in June, the Board of Education identified key tasks for the corning school year. Board members assigned top priority to improving elementary student literacy, lowering suspensions, improving the middle schools and redefining school boundaries. The shift from financial reform to education reform has in fact already begun. Using general fund dollars freed up by Maintenance and Recreation Assessment revenues, next year we will: Continued on next page 16 Fall Herculean �Letter from Superintendent continued Increase spending on textbooks and instructional supplies. Restore fulltime librarians at all high schools. Expand after-school enrichment programs--piloted last year at two schools-to all five middle schools in the District. Bring play yards up to safety code at all 38 elementary schools. When local communities come together to create a safe and supportive climate for learnmg at their schools, powerful things happen. We need your help to make all schools learning-friendly as we enter our second phase of recovery and reform. Parents & Friends of Children - Please slow down at Hanna, Lupine and Ohlone Schools! Some drivers are needlessly endangering our children by disregarding the speed and parking laws of Hercules! Sincerley, Herbert M. Cole, Jr., EdD. Superintendent of Schools Here are some tips from the American Automobile Association: Slow Down At All Schools! On September 5 school will reopen and the Hercules Police Department anticipates receiving calls "to do something" about hazardous conditions when dropping and picking up children at our three elementary schools. Speed and traffic congestion combined with dartiog children creates a very dangerous situation! Any parent who has participated in the daily to-and-from school ritual is familiar with the scene: traffic is backed up, some park across the street, children are running in every direction, some dart into traffic, and some open car doors in front of oncoming vehicles. It is even more dangerous when vehicles exceed the speed limit in these areas. ·Car pool with neighbors to reduce the number of cars at the school. .Use designated drop-off areas. If there is no such area, arrange a specific place to meet your children - on the same side of the street as the school, and away from congestion. ·Comply with the speed limit. ·Don't double park. .Teach your children good safety habits when getting in and out of cars and crossing streets. While the Police Department can write tickets to every violator, the preferred option is the cooperation of every parent and driver to obey all rules of the road and drive responsibly. Children's lives are precious, don't risk one! 17 Fall Herculean �City Scene New schools become reality ew Middle/High School Update - Phase I of Construction to Begin Early Fall West Contra Costa Unified School District officials report that state funding for the new Hercules Middle and High School is secure. The project survived a recent recision hearing in Sacramento held by the state allocation board. The allocation board ultimately decides which new school construction projects receive funding. Soil analysis at the Refugio Valley site is complete, and bids have been received for the next phase of work which involves grading, filling and leveling of 1.0 million cubic yards in preparation for actual construction. The new school has a tentative opening date of September, 1999. This preparatory phase will also include installation of storm drains. There will be new truck traffic along Refugio Valley Road from the construction and residents will experience minor inconvenience. However, after waiting for more than a decade, a permanent secondary school will be available for Hercules' students. West Contra Costa Unified School District Major 1995-96 School Year Dates: First Day of School September 5,1995 WCCUSD Back to School Festival September 9 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Nicholl Park, Richmond Back to School Nights .Elementary September 21 Contact your school for a listing of September 28 ·Middle/Junior High staff development days. For a OctoberS ·High School complete 1995-96 Academic Calendar, Ed Fund's Family Day at the October 29 call the WCCUSD Public Information Symphony Office at 234-3825, ext. 2245. "Jazz Throughout the Years" 2:00 p.m. at the Richmond Convention Center Thanksgiving Holiday November 23-24 Christmas Holiday December 18-January 1, 1996 Winter Break February 19-23 Spring Break April 8-12 Open House April 25 ·Elementary May 2 ·Middle/ Junior High May 9 ·High School Last Day of School June 14 18 Fall Herculean �City Scene Let's support our local businesses! Hercules Business Profiles New York Life: Emma Magbitang, Agent, 1500 Sycamore Place, Suite B9-A, 799-2017 Emma Magbitang h as been an agent with New York Life since 1986 and has a broad background in both personal and business insurance planning. A graduate from DeLaSalie University of Manila with a B.S. degree in Commerce/Marketing Management, Emma earned her way into New York Life's prestigious President's Council. She was recently named as a three-year member of the Million Dollar Round Table based on her annual production. The MDRT represents the top 6% of all life underwriters worldwide. Products offered include individual life insurance, annuities, disability insurance, deferred compensation, salary continuation, IRA's, 401(k)s, among others. Cafe Nobel: Elaine Napiza, Owner, 825 Alfred Nobel Drive, Suite A, Hercules, CA 94547, Phone: 724-7636/Facsimile: 724-7676. Cafe Nobel has new owners! In March of this year, Elaine Napiza and family purchased Cafe Nobel, located in beautiful N orthshore Business Park. Elaine operated a Filipino / American restaurant in Rancho Cordova for about two years prior to corning to Hercules. Regular customers from Bio-Rad, Mechanics Bank, Families First and the County Social Services Department enjoy the walk to and from the restaurant. Cafe Nobel offers Japanese, American, Mexican, Chinese and Filipino dishes. Elaine also caters private parties, weddings and brunches, as well as breakfast and lunch meetings. Laser Karaoke, ballroom and modern dance are available on Friday and Saturday evenings. Cafe Nobel offers daily breakfast and lunch specials cooked "from scratch ", focusing on fresh, low-fat and nonfat foods. Cafe Nobel will soon be a "Certified McDougeali Restaurant." Dr. McDougeall, a proponent of no-fat/low-fat nutrition, certifies restaurant operators whose cooking is geared toward the health conscious individual. This new feature artitle is designed to acquaint local residents with the wide variety of Hercules businesses. A better awareness of our businesses should encourage more local residents to patronize"at home" services. Any Hercules business, located either in downtown or in a home, which would like to be profiled, may submit information to the City Manager's Office. We will try to include as many business as possible, but due to limited space, the City cannot guarantee every business will be profiled if numerous submittals are received. Thrifty '8 Drug Store: Brett Simpson, Store Manager, 1621 Sycamore Avenue, Hercules, CA 94547, 799-1251. Thrifty's is now officially "Thrifty Payless, Inc." The store has greatly improved their product mix, store layout, customer service and displays. It has also spruced up camera, computer and cosmetic accessory lines. Manager Brett Simpson attributes much of the store's transformation to the merger with Payless. His experience in retail management began in 1968 at Longs Drugs, and continued with the Payless store chain. H e has been assigned to "revamp" stores in Castro Valley, Oakland, Orinda, El Cerrito, and now Hercules. Brett explains that the store's retail merchandising focus has expanded and the know-how is in place for customer / consumer oriented operations. 19 Fall Herculean �Support Our Local Businesses! DIRECTORY Food Baguia Grill Burgerama & Mexican Food Cafe Ah Ramo Coffee & Desserts Cafe Nobel Dragon Tefrace Jamalos Pizza Jo Jo's Restaurant McDonald's Oriental Food to Go Patrick's Donuts Round Table Pizza Subway Sandwiches Sunftower Bakery Taco Bell Willow Garden Restaurant Location P C C N C W W P P W C P S C W Financial Medical Care Location Betty Fang, DDS Family Den~stry Creekside Family Den~stry Donald W, UncI<, II DDS Orthodontics Hercules Chiropractic Center Hercules Dental Care Hercules Internal Medicine Associates Hercules Medical Group Hercules Pet Clinic Park Lake Family Dentistry lisman Optometry C C S C S C S C P C Service Amazing Haircuts Beauty Cuts Creekside Dry Cleaners Hair Cuttery P W C C Hercules Cleaners C P W S Park Lake Cleaners C S Willow Cleaners De Vera Formers Insurance Group Elite Realty Greenhills Realty Guerrero Insurance Agency Hercules Properties, Inc, New York Ufe .Insurance Rainbow Sales & Service Rea ~or Wells Fargo Bank C S W R S C C Abad, CPA Bank of America Market Asian Food Mart Asian Foods II KJ's Oriental Market Lucky Supermarket O riental Food Center Raley's Superstore Thrifty Willow Food & Uquor C C W C S P C W Other ASS Advanced Business Services Armadillo Enterprises BP Oil Gas Station C&C Enterprises Diamond Video Hercules Florist & Gifts Huntington Learning Center Ichiban Center Imageworks Photo & Copy Magic Movies of Hercules Mikey's Jet Skis Postal Annex Stylistic Beauty Supply The Knight of Comix U,S, Post Office Videos2U Wordsmiths C N P 20 C reekside Center Northshore Business Park Park Lake Plaza Pa ll Herculean LOCATION R S W KEY'" Railroad Avenue Sycamore Place Willow Center R R W R C C S S C C R P C S C W R �Hercules Community Television Be involved - complete and return the attached survey! Channel 25 Improved Programming for Hercules Community Television. Do you know that Hercules has its own television channel? The City operates Channel 25 on the Hercules Bay Cablevision system. Currently the Channel has limited resources and offers limited programming which consists of only City Council meetings and a message bulletin board. The Hercules Cable Television Community Access Task Force was created by the Hercules City Council to review and evaluate restoration of the cable television program and to prepare recommendations for City Council consideration. Hercules Community Television is a community resource. The Task Force needs to have your comments and ideas. Responding to the survey is easy - simply fill out the survey, fold and drop in a mailbox (no postage is required). Or, drop off at City Hall, 111 Civic Drive or at the Community /Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Cable Television Survey The Task Force would like to know what types of progams you would like to see cablecast on Channel 25. Would you like to see: (Check all that apply) Community Events D Educational Programs D Hercules's News and Information D Info Programs on City Services & Activities D Hercules History D Local Talk Shows D Music Videos D Multi-Cultural Programs D Religious Programming D Youth Programming D City Council Meetings D Public Service Announcements D City Commission Meetings D Other Survey continued on next page 21 Fall Herculean �., Hercules Community Television Do you currently watch City Council meetings on the Cable station? Do you currently w atch Channel 25's Bulletin Board for City and Community Information? Can we contact you to talk about H ercules Communtiy Television Channel 25? Name Address lelephone Number Please write any additional ideas that you have for Hercules Communtiy Television, Channel 25. DB::: es"t"ti= m:::e7.to"'c= a J l I / - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST-CLASS MAIL PERMIT 202 HERCULES, CALIF POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE CITY OF HERCULES 111 CIVIC DR HERCULES CA 94547-9908 11,1",1"1,1,1"1,,11,,,11,1,,1,1,,11,,,1,,1,,1,1,1 �, City Scene Where are theJ{ now? Two Recreation Leaders Move On to Public Safety Careers If you have ever attended one of the City's fairs, taken a class, or attended a party hosted in one of the City facilities, chances are you have had contact with one of the Parks & Recreation staff. Have you ever wondered "Whatever became of ... ?" Well, we'd like to update you on two Hercules young men who have moved on to successful careers. Jose Castrejon has lived in Hercules since sixth grade attending Ohione Elementary, Pinole Junior High, and graduating from Pinole Valley High, Class of '92. In the summer of 1991 Jose went to work for the City's TEST program. and then became a recreation leader for Parks & Recreation. The following summer he served as the TEST summer supervisor where he directed jobs for eight young men. After high school Jose attended Solano Community College to study fire technology. In 1994 he joined the California Department of Forestry as a seasonal firefighter where he is now employed. Jose also serves as a reserve firefighter for the Rodeo/Hercules Fire District. Jose is eagerly looking forward to a continued career as a firefighter in the Bay Area. Jose Delatorre also attended Ohione Elementary and Pinole Junior High and is a 1992 graduate of Pinole Valley High School. He began work with the Parks & Recreation Department in 1991 as a recreation leader. Over the next few years his jobs would include office assistant, basketball coach, and pool cashier. Sometimes you never knew where you'd find him working! Jose decided on a career in law enforcement at an early age. He jOined the Richmond Police Explorers (a branch of Boy Scouts of America) at the age of 15. After high school Jose attended Diablo Valley College; worked for the City of El Cerrito in their traffic division (while continuing his recreation leader duties); graduated from Los Medanos Police Academy; and is now a full-time police officer with the City of Pleasant Hill. City staff is very proud of these two young men who are residents, past City employees, and who now continue to serve the public in new careers. We extend congratulations to both of these fine young men! Way to go guys! Student Volunteer The City of Hercules has been very lucky to have student volunteers from the Regional Occupational Program (ROP) at Pinole Valley High. Teacher Marjorie Fujioka has worked closely with the City and students to make this a positive experience. Anthony Dalisay worked in the City Clerk's Office during the Spring semester and assisted in other departments. Anthony was very motivated and he was willing to do any type of project he was given . His assistance was greatly appreciated. Anthony Dalisay Student Volunteer 23 Fall Herculean �Parks & Recreation News! Fall is Here - Let's Rake Some Leaves! Do You Have Special Talents & Featured Instructors Want to Share Them with Your This season's featured instructors include Richard Speed Neighbors? and Phyllis Clipson. Both of these instructors provide The Hercules Parks and Recreation Department is currently seeking qualified, part-time instructors to teach a variety of activities and/ or programs. We are currently seeking qualified instructors to teach ceramics, children's ballet, kindergym, first aid and sports clinics. If you have a hobby or special interest and want to teach others, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 799-8291. Instructor proposal packets are available at the Community /Swim Center registration office for all interested instructors. New Pool Hours for September The Hercules Pool located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road will remain open Friday to Sunday throughout the month of September. The last day of operation will be Sunday, October 1. Instructor Richard Speed has been teaching investment strategy courses in the City of Hercules since 1993. He currently works at Baraban Securities, Inc. in Walnut Creek as a stockbroker /investment advisor, as well as being a past instructor of History at CSU, Hayward and Sacramento, and a VISiting Assistant Professor of History for the University of Kansas. Richard's classes are predominantly designed for the beginner investor and provide basic information about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, etc. He has recently expanded his class repertoire to include a college financial planning class, a retirement financial workshop, and currently is working on a class speCifically oriented to females interested in investing. We would like to encourage all interested students to register for his classes - You won't be disappointed! Instructor Phyllis Clipson joined the ranks of our contract instructors in the Fall of 1994. Phyllis is curCenter and teaches ballet through Albany Adult School. Her classes with the City of Hercules started as Yoga and Body Scan Meditation utilizing all the benefits of yoga to relieve the stress of every day life. Although this class has had limited participation, current students are raving about the knowledge and skills they acqUired after completing the class. 3:30-6 pm 1:30-6 pm 1:30-6 pm Lap Swim Fri Sat Sun ness of their presentation. rentlyan exercise instructor at the El Cerrito Senior Public Swim Fri Sat Sun highly specialized courses in their fields of expertise, and past students have been very pleased with the unique- 11:15-1:15 pm 11:15-1:15 pm 11:15-1:15 pm 6:15-8:15 pm 6:15-8:15 pm 6:15-8:15 pm Pool Admission Fees $1.25 Children $2.25 Adults Today, we are finding that not everyone in our community is fully aware of the benefits associated with yoga and meclitation, and are somewhat intimidated by a lack of knowledge in the subject matter. Phyllis has recently redefined her class to focus on the specific skills and relaxation tedmiques that can relieve the stress that we all feel in our daily lives, and would like to encourage all to inquire about the stress reduction capabilities of the course. We want to assist you in helping yourself improve the quality of your life! Coming Soon to your Local Gym Elementary Basketball for Youth Ages 10-12 Begins January 1996 Teen Basketbal League for Ages 13-15 Begins March 1996 24 Fall Herculean £.?{l "=":' Men's Basketball League for Ages 16 & Over B'gi"'M'~h199S For more information call 799-8295 tl' I �Classes Adult Activities Country Western Dancing The Parks and Recreation Department invites you to put your best boot forward and learn the latest in Country Western Dancing. Students will have fun and be dancing in the nightclubs with confidence before they know it! Students, ages ten (10) through adult may attend the classes but parental supervision is required for children. Students should dress comfortably with leather-soled shoes. Classes are designed for couples and singles alike! Partner Dancing Location: Instructor: Fee: Historic Clubhouse Mike Tarabini & Mary Meienberg $20 res/$22 non-res 31524-A Mon West Coast Swing 9/18-10/9 7:30-9 pm 31524-B Man Night Club Two Step 10/16-11/6 7:30-9 pm 31524-C Man Free Style Cha Cha 11/13-12/4 7:30-9 pm CPR (Basic Cardiac Life Support) This Heartsaver course will include background information about heart disease, risk factors, prudent heart living and heart and lung function. One-rescuer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and foreign body airway obstruction will be taught for adults, children and infants. The course will consist of lecture and practice on CPR manikins. Certification will be from the American Heart Association. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community /Swim Center, Press Room Cheryl Garcia $30 res/$35 non-res 31508-A 31508-B 41508-A Sat Sat Sat 9/9 11/18 1/20 lOam-2pm lOam-2pm 10am-2pm Dog Obedience Basic dog obedience helps to develop a confident relationship between dog and handler. This class is designed for both pet and owner and will teach you to train your dog with kindness, not abuse. The beginning class is designed for dogs over 4 months of age and will teach the handler how to train his/her dog to heel, sit, stay, stand and come on command. Location: Instructor: Fee: Ohlone Elementary School Yard Eileen Hanson $30 res/$33 non-res Beginner Class 21509-A Sat 31509-A Sat 41509-A Sat 9/9-10/14 10/21-12/2* 1/6-2/10 10-11 am 10-11 am 10-11 am Intermediate Class 21510-A Sat 9/9-10/14 9-10 am 3151O-A Sat 10/21-12/2* 9-10 am 1/6-2/10 9-10 am 41510-A Sat *No class 11/25 - Thanksgiving Holiday Line Dancing Location: Instructor: Fee: Community /Swim Center Geri Chandler-Foley $20 res/$22 non-res 31519-A 31519-B 31519-C Tues Tues Tues 9/5-9/26 10/3-10/24 11/7-11/28 7:30-9 pm 7:30-9 pm 7:30-9 pm 25 Fall Herculean �Classes Adult Activities Aspiring Writers Beginning Ballroom Dancing These writing courses are designed for adults, teens, and all experience levels! Participants will explore all forms of writing depending on the interests of class members. Various forms will include biographies, autobiographies, journals, essays, short stories, novels, and poetry. Information on how to market one's writing will also be provided throughout the course. Dazzle your friends by learning steps and variations in American Waltz (more Twinkles), Tango (Promenades), and Samba (Copacabana)! You'll also learn a popular line dance. Adults of all ages are invited to experience the joy of partner dancing! This is an outstanding opportunity for newcomers to learn the basics of "lead and follow" dancing, and for seasoned dancers to sharpen their skills and learn new steps. Location: Community /Swim Center, Village Room Instructor: Sue Clark $45 res/$50 non-res Fee: Location: Assisted by: Senior Center Mr. & Mrs. Jerry August Mr. & Mrs. Gani Tolentino Fee: 31504-A $60 res/$65 non-res Thur 9/ 14-12/ 14 Instructors: Beginners: 31501-A Tues 9/5-11/7' 7:30-9 pm 'The class scheduled for 9/26 will be held at the Ohlone Community Center for that date only. 31501-C Tues 11/14-1/30 7:30-9 pm 9/6-11/8 11/15-1/31 7:30-9 pm 7:30-9 pm Wed Wed , If you sign up for the beginner & intermediate classes, the cost is $100 res and $105 non-res per person. Intermediate/Advanced: 31501-6 31501-D 7:30-9 pm Stress Reduction Couples: Please pre-register at the Community /Swim Center. Individuals: Register 1/ 2 hour early at the first class meeting. For a better dance experience wear leather soled shoes and clothing suitable for a pleasant dance event. Stress is a potent factor in many illnesses from headaches to heart disease. It is also a factor in determining quality of life; whether you have a good or bad day can be dependent on how you handle stress. Although the causes of stress are complex, the techniques for reducing stress are simple. In this class, students will learn basic breathing techniques, a body scan meditation, and simple yoga-based stretching exercises. Students will be asked to commit to 45 minute daily practice sessions 'between class meetings. Please bring a blanket the first two classes. Additional $11 fee payable to instructor for practice cassette. Location: Thur - Ohlone Community Center Instructor: Phyllis Clipson Fee: $40 res/$4S non-res 31512-A 10/19-12/14' Thur 5:45-7 pm ""No class Novmeber 23 - Thanksgiving Holiday Intermediate Ballroom Expand your dancing repertoire by learning steps and variations in Fox Trot (mixed rhythms), Mambo Salsa, and Nightclub Two-step! You'll also learn a popular line dance. Adult!; of all ages are invited to enhance their joy of partner dancing! This is an outstanding opportunity for seasoned dancers to learn new steps, styles, and combinations. Assisted by: Fee: Senior Center Mr. & Mrs. Jerry August Mr. & Mrs. Gani Tolentino $60 res/$65 non-res 31505-A Thur Location: Instructors: 26 Fall Herculean 9/14-12/14 8:30-10 pm �Classes Adult Activities Mastering Your PC & MS Windows This comprehensive seminar approaches technology from a layman's standpoint. The information is presented in a lively and interactive atmosphere. This course will teach you all you need to know to get started with your personal computer. The goal is to help you work interactively on the DOS and WINDOWS desktop with comfort and ease. You will learn the in's and out's ofPC'ing! Location: Instructor: Fee: Senior Center, 111 Civic Drive Anthony Johnson $29 Res / $33 N on-Res Students are required to purchase a textbook. Information will be distributed the first day of class. 31502-A 31502-B 31502-C Sat Sat Sat 9/9-9/30 10/7-10/ 28 11 /18-12/16' 9:30-11 am 8:30-9:30 am 8:30-9:30 am No class 11/25, Thanksgiving Holiday By The Bushel... or By the Bag.. . Season's Best Produce Fresh from the Farm, Four Bakeries, Fresh Fish and . Seafood, Fresh Pastas and Sauces, Espresso and Gourmet Coffees. Solano County's Best Kept Secret Shop Year Round". Old Town Vallejo Farmers' Market Downtown Vallejo Georgia at Sonoma Investment Basics This course will introduce you to basic information about stocks, mutual bonds, mutual funds, and other cO.m mon securities. The course will include such topics as tax free investing, alternatives to low yield CD's, mutual funds, retirement planning, and how to read the financial pages. No previous experience necessary. Community /Swim Center Location: Instructor: Fee: Dr. Richard Speed, Ph.D. 31511-B 31511-C 31511-D 41511-A Thur Tues Mon Tues $12 res/$15 non-res 10 / 5-10/ 26 11/7-11/28 11/27-12/18 1/ 2-1 / 23 7-8:30 pm 7-8:30 pm 7-8:30 pm 7-8:30 pm American Heart ~ Association..V FlfJhling Heart Disease and Stroke HEALTHYtCHOICE. • ~""I~ ::::( .,+ ) - - AMERICAN IIEARtlVALK Healthy Choice American Heart Walk Saturday, October 14, 1995 9;00 a.m. Refugio Valley Park All walkers raising $100 will receive an American Heart Walk T-Shirt. There will be additional prizes. Saturdays 9 AM-I PM INFO (707)552-3115 Contact Charlee Hayes at the American Heart Association, Oakland Office (510) 632-9606, Fax (510) 635-5848, 11200 Golf Links Road, Oakland, CA 94605 27 Fall Herculean �L Classes Adult Activities Oil Painting Hercules Public Stargazing ' Have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors. Students will also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. This course allows students to learn on an lI1d.ividuai basis at their own pace, while developing talents that . they have been wishing to accomplish for years. There IS an additional fee for supplies. Supply informatwn will be provided when registering. Looking for something different for an evening out? Want something fun, educational, and ~ to do in the evening with the children? Under clear night skies· right here in Hercules, see exciting, brilliant views of the moon, planets, beautiful star clusters, galaXies, the Milky Way, and other wonders through telescopes and binoculars, and learn about what you see. Location: Instructor: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Maria S.c. Davi Fee: $27 res/$30 non res 31516-A 31516-B 41516-A Tues Tues Tues 9/26-11 / 14 12/5-12/19· 1/9-2/27 1-3 pm 1-3 pm 1-3 pm Come to our public stargazing program conducted by experienced amateur astronomers for the benefit and enjoyment of skywatchers of all ages. If yo u are a teacher, bring your class; if a parent, bring your children. If you are an amateur astronomer, novice or expert, bring your own binoculars and telescopes and share your know ledge and enthusiasm. ,. Section B will be pro-rated due to the Holiday Season. Please, no smoking or alcohol, and no flashlights without a red filter. Dress warm. For more information, call (510) 526·5974. On scheduled evenings, call (510) 7998237 after 7:30 p.m .. CAROL N. CURRAN ATTORNEY AT LAW and Resident of Hercules for II years Is pleased to invite Hercules residents presenting this coupon to receive a 10% discount on all legal services Location: Foxboro Neighborhood Park Instructor: David Harris & Marc Duncan Pee: Dates: No Charge 9/23, 9/30·, 10/21,11/18,12/16 . Time: Sa t At d usk ... Weather permitting! Partly cloudy OK! '9/30 is only a tentative date. Please check with instructor at telephone number listed above. Community Composter Training Course General Practice, including: Family Law, Employment Law, Wills, Trusts, Guardianships, Conservatorships , Personal Injury Immigration 759 Appian Way, #D-I Pinole, 94564 (510) 741-.8 654 Evening and Weekend AppOintments Available Want to learn more about the art and science of composting? ,., ,., ,.,Com poster. Fall 95' Community Composter Course . ,., Want to help teach others about the benefits of composting? Then consider becoming a Certified Community Applications are being accepted now for the • . Call 215-3021 to receive an application 28 Fall Herculean �Classes Adult Activities Business Workshops The Hercules Parks and Recreation Department welcomes Instructor Ann Jinnett! Ann is an author, consultant, and speaker, as well as a successful business owner. She has coauthored six business books which are published by Dearborn Trade and Upstart Publishing, and are available in most local libraries and bookstores. In 1989, Ann was named "Small Press Publisher of the Year," and was recently selected brthe U.S. Small Business Administration to co-write their official business plan publication based upon her book, "Anatomy of a Business Plan." This combination of practical experIence and business know-how makes her a valuable addition to the Hercules program! Session One - Work From Home: "How To Develop A Home-Based Business" TIred of commuting, child care problems, want to work for yourself? Learn about the possibility of workin~ from home. This workshop covers the types of busmess suitable to be run from home, zoning & licensing requirements, cost & tax considerations, work environment & physical set up, and marketing & advertising considerations. Location: Fee: Instructor: Community / Swirn Center, Press Room $40 res/ $45 non-res Ann Jinnett 31503-A 31503-B Wed Tues 9/13 & 9/20 12/5 & 12/12 7-9pm 7-9 pm Session Two - "Marketing: Researching, Reaching, and Retaining Your Target Market" This comprehensive presentation leads students through a three step process of marketing: researching product/ service ideas and potential customers, reaching a business' target market (customers) through promotion and advertiSing, and retaining a customer base through service and satisfaction. Location: Fee: Community / Swirn Center, Press Room $40 res/ $45 non-res' 31506-A Tues 10/ 3 & 10/ 10 7-9 pm *The course fee includes the textbook "Target Marketing". Session Three - "Anatomy of a Business Plan" Business plans share three critical factors: 1) All lending institutions require one, 2) All businesses need one, 3) Few people know how to write one! This step-by-step workshop is deSigned to take the mystery out of wrltmg your plan. Location: Fee: Community / Swirn Center, Press Room $40 res / $45 non-res' 31507-A Tues 10/17-10/24 7-9 pm *The course fee includes the textbook" Anatomy of a Business Plan". Keystone ~;J~rt)MONTESSORI SCHOOLS EI Sobrante/PinolelHereule, 223-4520 EI Cerrito/Albany 236-7479 29 Fall Herculean �Classes Adult Activities Parenting Can Be Fun! Guidance & Discipline The Parks and Recreation Department is continuing in its second year in providing assistance to parents and guardians in opening comrntll1ication with their children, learning family problem solving skills, and/ or options for families in conflict. The Hercules Educational Living Program (H.E.L.P.) is a collaborative effort between the Richmond Adult School Division of the West Contra Costa Unified School District and the City of Hercules. The goal of this program is to provide a variety of workshops and activities which will aide families within the community in resolving today's parenting issues. Sometimes parenting can be a frustrating experience. In this four session course for parents of toddlers to ten year olds, you will learn how to talk to your children so they will be receptive to you. You will also learn how to resolve the inevitable and seemingly endless conflicts that arise between children and parents. Learn specific confrontation, communication and problem solving skills that will enhance your parenting to build bonds of trust and happiness in your life. Each session is designed to assist parents and guardians in improving their parenting skills, as well as, SOCializing and networking with other concerned parents in the community. The learning environment is supportive and trusting, and also very informative! Both agencies have dedicated staff to continue planning various programs for the community's growth and learning! If you have any ideas for program topics, please contact the Recreation SuperVisor at the Community /Swim Center registration office, 799-8291. We would really appreciate your ideas! Location: Senior Center Instructor: Dr. Sheila Chan, Richmond Adult School Fee: $12.00 Res/Non-Res 31518-B Wed 10/ 25-11/15 7:15-9:15 pm Effective Parenting Techniques Here's a four session course for parents of toddlers to elementary school age children. How do you help your child when they are haVing prOblems? How do you listen effectively and communicate respectfully so that both of you get your needs met? Learn these skills and other practical techniques to make parenting a more loving and harmonious eXperience for the whole family. Location: Senior Center Instructor: Dr. Sheila Chan, Richmond Adult School Fee: $12.00 Res/Non-Res 31518-A with the Hercules Sister City Association · Host Tsushima student delegations · Plan fundraisers and special events · Attend ARMCHAI R TRAVELER evenings · Exchange cultural and educational programs · Visit Tsushima in 1996! S~(SetUor I rtd..»Lc/.ua.l, 5.00 10.00 I'~ 15.00 13~ 20.00 Q~~7 30 $ Cc:<U,799-1264. Fall Herculean Wed 9/27-10/18 7:15-9:15 pm �Classes Youth Activities Tiny Tumblers Ballet for the Young Dancer Come join the fun while learning body movement awareness. Mr. Silveria brings over 10 years experience in motivating and instructing tumbling and gymnastics. This class is designed for children ages 5 and 6 years of age and leads students to learn roils, stretches, cartwheels, hand stands and more in a playful environment. This class is an introduction to the fundamental ballet movements which stimulate grace and muscular development. Your child will learn fun dances to classical music and songs children love. If you require more information, you can call the instructor at 525-4619. Clothing: Leotards, tights, and ballet slippers Location: Instructor: Fee: Location: Community /Sw im Center, ViUage Room Instructor: Matthew Silveria Fee: $32 res/$35 non-res 31522-A 31522-8 Sat Sat 9/9-10/7 11/4-12/9' 9-9:45 am 9-9:45 am ·No class November 11, Annual Victorian Faire & November 25, Thanksgiving Holiday Community / Swim Center, Village Room Rosalyn Jordan $30 res /$33 non-res $25 res /$28 non-res for additional family members or if you enroll in two classes taught by R. Jordan within the same session period. Ages: 3 1/2 to 5 years Tumbling & Pre-Gymnastics 31530-A 31530-8 This fun-filled class is designed for children 7 - 10 years of age, and for continuing tumbling students who are preparing for a more advanced gymnastics class. Emphasis will be on balance, coordination and strength. Ages: 5 years old and up Location: Instructor: Fee: 31523-A 31523-B 31530-C 31530-D Th Th Th Th 9/28-11/2 11 /9-12/21' 4-4:30 pm 4-4:30 pm 9/28-11/2 11 /9-12/21' 4:30-5 pm 4:30-5 pm Community /Swim Center, Village Room 'No class on November 23, Thanksgiving Holiday Matthew Silveria $32 res/$35 non-res Tap for Boys and Girls Sat Sat 9/9-10 / 7 11 / 4-12 /9' 10-10:45 am 10-10:45 am ""No class November 11, Annual Victorian Faire & November 25, Thanksgiving Holiday Valley Bible C~urc~ He cares . .. we care! Sunday School 10:00 am Worship and the Word 8:30 & 10:45 am Praise Celebration 6:00 pm Wednesday 6:45 pm • AWANA Clubs' Youth Ministry' Dr. Pbillip Howard - Senior past:]r Dr. Richard Rollins - Executive Pastor Ted Montoya - Youth Pastor High energy and lots of fun! Routines and great rhythmic patterns for dancing feet will be taught. Besides developing coordination and grace, this class stimulates concentration which can be important in learning academic subjects. Clothing: Tap shoes and comfortable clothing Location: Instructor: Fee: Community /Swim Center, Village Room Rosalyn Jordan $30 res/$33 non-res $25 res /$28 non-res for additional family members or if you enroll in two classes taught by R. Jordan within the same session period. Ages: 5 years old and up 31531-A 31531-B Thur Thur 9/28-11/2 11 /9-12/ 21' 5-5:30 pm 5-5:30 pm "'No class on November 23, Thanksgiving Holiday Valley PreschoollDay Care C.U 24S-CARE + 799-3171 1477 Bayberry Avenue • Hercules. CA 94547 31 Fall Herculean �Classes Youth Activities Lowell Ballet Academy Youth Oil Painting The Lowell Ballet Academy utilizes the Royal Academy of Dancing methodology and syllabus, a style of teaching that is internationally recognized. Instructor Sally Whitehead received her formal training and performing experience at the Houston Ballet and the Oakland Ballet and has been teaching in Hercules for over eight years. There is a ballet dress code required for this class. Information will be distributed the first day of class. Youth, ages 7-17 years, will have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors. Your child will also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. This course allows students to learn on an individual basis at their own pace, while making new friends and developing new talents. Sally Whitehead 1 class per week 2 classes per week 3 classes per week Unlimited classes Instructor: Fees: $ 30 res/$33 non-res $ 60 res/$66 non-res $ 80 res/$88 non-res $100 res/$110 non-res B Level/Primary (New Beginners - Ages 7-11 yrs) Location: Historic Clubhouse, 535 Railroad Avenue Fridays 5:30-6:30 pm 31527-A 9/22-10/27 Location: Community / Swim Center, Village Room Instructor: Maria S.c. Davi Fee: $27 res/$30 non-res 31521-A 31521-B 31521-C 31521-D 41521-A 41521-B Tues Fri Tues Fri 9/ 26-11/14 9/29-11/17 12/ 5-12/ 19' 12/ 1-12/15' 1/ 9-2 / 27 1/12-3/1 3:30-5 pm 3:30-5 pm 3:30-5 pm 3:30-5 pm 3:30-5 pm 3:30-5 pm There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply information will be provided at time of registration. *Sections C & D will be pro-rated due to the Holidays. A Level Class (Continuing Students) Location: Historic Clubhouse & Senior Center Tues/Thur 5:30-6:30 pm 31526-A 9/19-10/26 Pre-Elementary through Intermediate Levels Location: Historic Clubhouse & Senior Center Days: Varied' TImes: Varied' 31528-A 9/18-10/27 lues Fri • .. e , ) • , Days and times are scheduled with the instructor for the advanced level classes listed above. Back Flexibility & Strengthening ~ rcUleS 799-0900 hirop -ac:tlc enter Dr. Denise I. Walther Dr. Kalani S. Walther Gentle and effective spinal care ... Naturally Creekside Shopping Center 1581 Sycamore Avenue, Suite 4 Hercules, California 94547 32 Fall Herculean The purpose of this class is to teach an array of noimpact deep muscle therapy exercises. You will learn how to prevent (or rid yourself of) unnecessary back discomfort by flexing and strengthening your delicate back ;muscles. Excellent for overall toning! Great before or after workouts! This class is on-going and students may join at any time during the month or may pay on a drop-in basis. Please bring mat and wear loose clothing. Fees are monthly. Location: Senior Center Instructor: Dr. Denise Walther Fee: $15 res/$17 non-res Tues Continuing 6:30-7:30 pm 'Students may attend class on a drop-in basis at $5 per class. �I I' Classes Martial Arts Kali - The Ancient Filipino Martial Art KALI is the warrior art of the Sri-Visaya and Majapahit Empires of the ancient Indonesian world. Named after the Hindu Goddess of War, KALI has evolved into a martial art that employs hand arts, kicking and grappling. Specifically, KALI is known for its use of long and short garrote (stick), doublacada (two sticks), and its use of the blade. Location: Historic Clubhouse Instructor: Joseph Arriola Fee: $40 res /$45 non-res Monthly Fee members September Wed Classes at Community /Swim Center Thur C1asses at Historic Clubhouse Fri Classes at Community / Swim Center lnstructor: Joe Garcia Fees: $35 res / $38 non-res Monthly fee $20 res /$22 non-res - additional family members October November December 7:15-8:15 pm 7:15-9:15 pm In today's world, you and your family are exposed daily to issues of violence, gangs, weapons, and child molestation/ abduction. This class is designed to provide participants with proven methods of increasing one's alertness and awareness, as well as, providing a solid philosophy in self defense, self discipline, and self confidence. The class is on-going and students may enroll at any time. For more information on specific styles or levels, call the instructor at (707) 425-1847. Locations: $20 res/$25 non-res - additional family 51539-C 51539-D 51539-E 51539-F Tues Tues Karate Youth (7 -12 yrs) Adults (12 yrs and up 1""';",-""" 51529-C 51529-D 51529-E 51529-F September October November December Tiny Tots Karate - Ages 4 to 5 yrs. Wed 4:00-4:30 pm Children must know their right from their left. This course is designed to introduce the child to the world of Karate, as well as, making the child aware of his/her surrOlrndings. Judo Judo is a martial art that concentrates primarily on throwing and grappling techniques. The striking and self-defense techniqu es are practiced only in Kata form. Judo has been an Olympic event since 1964, and is the only martial art to become an official Olympic sport. The instructor will take registration for all classes at any time during the sessions. If you wish to speak to the instructor prior to enrollment, you may call 799-9906, or you may visit the class. Location: Instructor: Fees: Ohlone Community Center Wayne Cunn ingham $35 res/$38 non-res Based on a monthly rate $17 res /$19 non-res additional family members 51519-C 51519-D 51519-E 51519-F All White Belts - Beginners & children under 10 Wed 4:30-5:30 pm All Yellow Belts - Children under 10 yrs, 9 KY Wed 5:30-6:30 pm All Green Belts - Children under 10 yrs Wed 6:30-7:30 pm All Yellow Belts- Adults Thur 5-6 pm All Green Belts and Beginner Whilte Belts - Adults 6-7 pm Thur All Purple Belts and Brown Belts - Children & Adults 7-8 pm Thur All Belts - students must have fighting gear to attend this class. No exceptions September October Fri November December 5:30-6:30 pm ,. There is an additional fee of $28.50, for the complete uniform. All orders and payments for the uniform are taken by the Junior Class - Ages 7 to 11 Mon / Wed ~ Continuing Senior Class - Ages 12 and up Mon/Wed Continuing Katas (Pre-arranged Fonns) 6:30-7:30 pm Friday 6-9 pm instructor. 6:30-8:30 pm 33 Fall Herculean �Senior Services Come Visit Your Senior Center! Hercules Senior Center 111 Civic Drive 799 - 8219 Friends, Food, Fun and Companionship is what the Hercules Senior program is all about. Join our center for a day of activities or to just come and relax for awhile. The program provides a variety of social and recreational activities in a home-like atmosphere with an emphasis on hospitality. You will be warmly welcomed by our volunteer staff when you stop in to visit our center or to ask for additional information about our programs and Special Services Free Blood Pressure Screening 2nd Wed of the month 11am Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) Free help with: Medicare, Medicap, Billings/Claims, Nursing Home Insurance, Legal Services 9-10:30 am By Appointment Only! 1st Mon Legal, Health, Personal, Immigration & Job Referrals services. Notary Public Free Service - By Appointment Only In this supportive environment you will find a variety of social, recreational and intellectual services for all Classes seniors. The Hercules Senior program and support services are available to adults 55 and over. Most activities and programs welcome participation by adults of all ages on a space available basis. These services include classes, day and overnight excursions, nutrition Man 1O:00-Noon Instructor: Gina Robinson services, health screening services, multi-cultural enrichment, and much, much more! OUf program strives to ensure a phYSically and emotionally non-threatening environment for all, as well as encouraging socialization with peers. We encourage you to drop in and say hello to our staff and volunteers any time Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Our center will provide you with updated information on current and upcoming activities and events. On-Going Activities 12 Noon . Hercules Healthy Hikers Man and Thur 9:00-10:00 am This walking group meets at Refugio Valley Park. Bingo Mon-Wed-Thur-Fri Country Line Dancing 9:00-10:00 a.m. $2.50/class Mon Instructor: Gil Chun English as Second Language (ESL) 12:30-3:00 pm Mon/ Thur No charge. Offered through Richmond Adult Education Miscellaneous Crafts 10:00 a.m.-1 :oo p.m. Wed / Fri Nutrition 2nd Thur 10:00-11:00 a.m. Instructor: Tracy Baker, Doctors Hospital Tai Chi 8:30-10:00 am Tues Instructor: Bryan Umeki 12:30·2:00 pm This course is designed for mature drivers to help increase awareness of driving precautions that can and should be used to compensate for diminished physical and visual skills. You will improve your driving skills and become eligible for reduced insurance costs. When you complete this 8-hour course of instruction with our experienced driver education instructor, you will receive a 3 YEAR CERTIFICATE, registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles. This certificate registration is your record of eligibility for REDUCED AUTO INSURANCE PREMIUMS. The 4-week course will be offered at the Hercules Senior Center. The fees may be paid to the Adult Education Department or to the instructor at the first class. Call 215-4666 for registration information. Fri 34 Fall Herculean $1/ class plus Greenware & . Firing Driver Improvement for Drivers 55+ Golden Days Hot Lunch Program Mon-Wed-Fri 11:30 a.m. Participant must be age 60 or older. Sign up one day prior. Cost: $1.50-$1.75 Pot Luck Lunch 2nd Thur of month Ceramics 10/13 9:30·11:30 $12 �SeniorP Services If You Don't See Your Favorite Class, Let Us Know Healthy Nutrition New Classes for Seniors There's no need for nutritious food to be boring!!! Join Registered Dietician Tracy Taylor-Baker for discussions, food tasting, grocery store tours, recipe sharing and more on·the second Thursday of each month. The Hercules Senior Center in conjunction with Contra Costa College, is pleased to announce two classes to begin this Fall Semester. This class will help you learn to evaluate and maintain or improve your own eating habits and health. Whether from reduced activity, dental or medical conditions, medications or less acute senses, our nutritional needs change with age. In addition, it seems everywhere you look there is new and changing information on nutrition and health. If you want help sorting out fact from fiction, bring your questions to the experts. Doctors Hospital's popular nutrition program has been offered here at the Center since 1989. How about joining the Healthy Hikers in Refugio Valley Park at 9:00 am. and then staying for this interesting and enjoyable class! 2nd Thur of each month lOam No fee Exploration in Art for Seniors This class will.introduce Seniors to a variety of art media including ink, charcoal, water based paint, colored pencils and more! (Sorry - no oil paints) Instructor Diane Rusnak, Bay Area artist and teacher for 30 years, emphasizes personal creative expression as well as teaching good composition and artistic techniques. Students may pre-enroll through Contra Costa College (specify ART812N-070) or sign up with the instructor on the first day of class. There is no fee for instruction, but students must furnish their own supplies. Tues 10 a.m.-l p.m. 9/12-11/28 Free' The Friendly Visitor Program Fitness After Fifty We would like to let you know about a valuable service which is offered through the Family and Community Services of Contra Costa. This course will help the older adult over 50 revitalize his or her life. Students will explore and practice ways of maintaining and increasing health and fitness, and learn positive approaches to aging. Focus will be on exercise, ",laxation, the relationship of emotions to muscles, breathing techniques, nutrition and liquid intake, and positive self-reinforcement. These exercises may utilize the activities related to swimming, dancing, weight What is the Friendly Visitor Program? A one-on-one volunteer visiting program. Whom does it serve? Isolated and frail adults 60 and above. What is its purpose? To help homebound elderly keep their independence and to relieve loneliness and feelings of isolation. Is there a fee for this service? No. How does one request more information on this program? Simply call the Friendly Visitor Coordinator at 237-7887 and they will be happy to provide complete information on this service. training, tennis or other activities. Students may pre-enroll through Contra Costa College (specify PE 905N-070) or sign up with the instructor on the first day of class. Wed 1-2:30 p.m. 9/13-11/22 Free English as a Second Language (ESL) This program is offered for those with limited or no knowledge of the English language. Emphasis is placed on understanding and speaking English for everyday use. Instruction will include: pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, listening, speaking, reading, writing and other basic English survival skills. Classes are available at the Hercules Senior Center. This class is open to all adults regardless of age. This class is being offered free of charge and you may sign up on the first day: ESL Students & Seniors share Bar-B-Q duties at the ESL end of the semester party! Mon/Thur 12:30-3:00 pm 35 Free Fall Herculean �Youth Services Children's Services Child Care Tiny Tots The Parks & Recreation Department offers a Before / After School Child Care Program for children in grades K-{). The Child Care Program is designed to enhance the child's school experience through socialization and recreation activities. The program operates during the school year from 6:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. The Tiny Tots program is a pre-school experience for children 2 yrs. 9 mos. to 5 yrs. of age. The Tmy Tots Preschool consists of two different types of program options to serve the children based upon their age. The program is designed to assist your child in developing self-confidence and self-esteem, along with a sense of responsibility and independence. The activities will cover the social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and creative aspects of your child's development. Registra- The daily schedule is structured to offer a variety of activities including crafts, games, sports, cultural appre- ciation, and life skills. Within the daily schedule there is also a short time allotted for homework. The Child Care Program is offered in the City's Child Care Buildings at Ohlone School, Hercules School (Lupine Site) and at Hanna School for Grades 4-5-6. For more information, please contact the Program Coordinators at each loca- tion is also open to non-residents and is accepted on a first come, first served basis. Tiny Tots programs are offered at the following locations: Lupine Child Care Center 1905 Lupine tion. Ohlone Child Care Center 1616 Pheasant Foxboro Community Center 1025 Canterbury Drive Register at the Community Swim/Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. For information call: (see below). The "Little Leamer" program is designed to introduce Hanna Ranch Child Care Ctr. License No. 070215103 Lupine Child Care Ctr. License No. 070209101 Ohlone Child Care Or. License No. 070210873 2480 Refugio Valley Road 1905 Lupine 245-4803 799-8259 1616 Pheasant 799-8224 Lupine/Hanna Ranch Child Care 1995-96 First Day of School is September 5, 1995 children to the preschool experience. 111e emphasis of this class is learning how to work with others in a variety of social situations. Numbers, colors, shapes, and letters are introduced and special attention is paid to both large and small motor development. 9-12 noon $78 res / S82 non-res/Monthly T /Th The "Pre-Kindergarten" program is designed for 4-yearaIds who will start kindergarten the following school year. This program is designed to prepare children for kindergarten, and not to accelerate them beyond the basic requirements set by the school district. M/W /F 9-12 noon $115 res /Sl20 non-res/Monthly Register at the Community / Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. For more information, please contact the Tmy Tots Program Coordinator at 799-8259 or 799-8235. Space is limited. Child Care Program Fees These fees are monthly. Fees do not include holidays and scheduled inservice (non-student) days_ Three-Day Option/Monthly Five-Day OptionIMonthly ~ Grade 1-3 A.M. Care $ 92 $92 School Dismissal to 4:30 p.m. $207 $132 Grade 4-6 $ 92 $106 School Dismissal to 6:30 p.m. $299 $212 Four-Day Option/Monthly A.M. Care $199 $ 74 $ 74 School Dismissal to 4:30 p.m. $74 $166 $106 School Dismissal to 6:30 p.m. $239 $170 $ 85 36 Fall Herculean $159 Kinder Grade 1-3 A.M. Care $ 55 $ 55 School Dismissal to 4:30 p.m. $124 $ 79 School Dismissal to 6:30 p.m. $179~ $127 4iiii!I • • ""~"'!.' II J} " ; <-.:..,:.> . - -A':!' ' '!'- 1}F"C! Grade 4-6 $ 55 $64 $119 �--- Youth Services Day Camps Intersession Day Camp Program Winter Recess Day Camp Intersession is a weekly day camp offering care for children who are out of school during their tract break on the Ohlone School Multi Track Education Program. The program is open to school age children, grades K-6. There will be arts, crafts, sports, games, music and lots of fun! Registration is on-going. Space is limited to 28 children each week. This program is held at Ohlone Child Care Center, 1616 Pheasant. For more information, call 799-8224. The Parks & Recreation Department will be sponsoring a special four-day camp during the week of December 18 to 21 for Wmter Recess. The camp is for elementary school age children in grades K-6. Nonresidents are welcome. The camp runs from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m with a variety of daily activities. The children will participate in seasonal arts & crafts, games and sports. Day Camp will be available at Lupine Child Care Center only on December 18 to 21 for grades K-6 DAY CAMP WILL BE CLOSED DECEMBER 22 THROUGH JANUARY 1. Intersession Dates for 1995-96 Session I Yellow Track Red Track August 28 to September 22 September 26 to October 20 Session II Blue Track Green Track Yellow Track Red Track October 23 to November 17 November 20 to December 15 January 2 to January 26 January 29 to February 29 Session III Blue Track Green Track Yellow Track Red Track March 4 to March 29 April 1 to April 26 April 29 to May 31* May 28 to June 14* Yellow & Red will both be out the week of May 28-31 Fees For All Day Camps Listed Above Five-Day OptionfWeekly $95 non-res $85 res Core Program 8 am-4:30 pm $ 7.50 res $10 non-res AM. Extended Care 6-8 am P.M. Extended Care 4:30-6:30 pm $ 7.50 res $10 non-res Three-Day OptionfWeekly Core Program 8 am-4:30 pm AM. Extended Care 6-8 am P.M. Extended Care 4:30-6:30 pm Four-Day OptionfWeekly Registration forms are available at the Community Swim Core Program 8 am-4:30 pm $68 res AM. Extended Care 6-8 am $ 6 res P.M. Extended Care 4:30-6:30 pm $ 6 res $76 non-res $ 8 non-res $ 8 non-res $51/res $57/ non-res $ 4.50/res $ 6/non-res $ 4.50/res $ 6/non-res Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. A $10 deposit is required for each week reserved (deposit will be applied to weekly fee). The deposit amount is non-transferable and nonrefundable. 37 Fall Herculean �New Teen Program Safe, Fun Activities for Teens Parks & Recreation Teen Club New Fall Teen Program! ! ! The City is happy to annoilllce the continuance of the popular Teen Club, This program offers an excellent opportunity for youth to learn leadership skillls, communication skills, and to h ave fillI at the same time! The Teen Center provides recreational opportunities to youth, ages 13-18 (entering 7 to 12 grade), Hours of operation are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 4 p,m, to 7 p,m" and Saturday, 10 a,m, to 2 p,m, at the Community I Swim Center located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road in the Dynamite Room, Youth must provide a copy of their birth certificate when registering for the first time, Fall The Annual Teen Club Membership Drive begins September 1 through October 1, 1995, Members are elected for a one year term, Annual Membership fees are $20, Election of officers will be held Wednesday, November 1, 1995, Teen Club Members assist the Parks and Recreation Department with developing recommendations for programs and services to better respond to the needs and interest of youth, The Teen Club will assist the staff with fund-raising, concession stand and special events. The Teen Club will meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p,m, at the Commilllity ISwim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, All meetings are open to interested persons, Meetings will not exceed one hour, All Teen Club Members are registered volilllteers with the City of Hercules, In exchange for volunteer service, activities will include: >/- Excursions '" Tutoring • Guest Speakers • Checkers • Foosball-Table Hockey' Teen Club • Bumper Pool • Basketball >/- Dominoes ,. Classes '* Teen Dances • Ping Pong • Card Games "" Chess Program Fees: Option-1 Drop-In, Teen Center $1,25 Per Day Res $1.50 Non-Res Option-2 Teen Club Officer $20 Per Year (October to October) members receive free use of the Teen Activity Center and free admission to all Teen Special Events including; Dances, Workshops, Guest Speakers and Local Excursions, So corne jOin and bring your friends! Participants must complete a City of Hercules Volunteer Application and sign a Volunteer Agreement to work in the Teen Center and I or Concession Stand All interested youth ages 14-18 should stop by the Community ISwim Center and complete a Teen Club and City Volunteer form, All youth under 18 must have parenti guardian permisSion, Youth ages 12-13 entering 7th grade may participate in the program planning meetings but may not vote or hold office in the Teen Club, All Teen Club Officers must be at least 14 years old, Call 799-8291 for additional information, Participants are required to attend Teen Club meetings the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p,m, Teen Club officers will serve as an elected officer of the Teen Club No Drop-In Fee Required The Teen Club Officers will consist of the following: * President Youth ages 12-13 entering 7th or 8th grades may participate in program planning but will not vote or hold office in the Teen Club, All Teen Club officers must be at least 14 years old, 38 Fall Herculean >/- * Vice President Assistant Secretary 'Secretary ,. Treasurer The purpose of the Teen Club is to assist the Parks and Recreation Department in program planning for teens including special events and fund-raisers, �Teen Activities & Services New Teen Membership Program The City has developed a new Membership Program for Teens. Part of the program includes discounts for department sponsored events for a small annual membership fee. Members receive "discounts on all excursions, teen dances, drop-in fees, classes and special events sponsored by the Teen Activity Center. Get Your Discount Card Today fff Annual Fees: $10/Res $12/Non-Res. The discount card is good for one year ( October to October) Creative Drama for Teens! ! Acting is doing something real in an imaginary situation. If you want to learn about yourself, how you act and react to others then this is the class for you! lnstructor Ronica Stern specializes in teaching acting skills. Ms. Stern earned degrees in Theater, Communication, Counseling and Psychology from Columbia University. She has been involved in professional theater, films and television as an actress, writer and director in the United States and Greece. Location: Instructor: NO FEE Community /Swim Center, Press Room Ronica Stern 9/20-11/22 4-6 pm Wed All students must complete a Contra Costa College Application at the Community /Swim Center and a release from their high school principal to enroll. All New Teen Friday Night Concert Program Teen Dance-Back to School !! The Teen Activity Center will host a Back to School Dance on Friday, September 15, 1995 from 8:00 p.m to 11:00 p.m. at the Community /Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules. This Dance is open to Hercules students who attend local public and private schools. Admission will be $5 advance-sales and $6 at the door. The doors and ticket sales will close at 9:00 p.m. Only 250 tickets are available! Students must present identification for attendance at a local school (not just a picture 1.0.) or proof of local residency at time of purchase. Tickets are available at the Community /Swim Center. Adult chaperons, City staff and Hercules Police Reserves will provide supervision. A professional Disc Jockey will provide the music!! Food and drinks will be on sale. Come join us and have a good time!! Student should be advised the following rules and regulations will be followed: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. All participants are subject to search! No radios, walkmans, electronic games, pagers,or cellular phones will be allowed in the facility. All coats and hats will be checked and held until youth leave the dance. Hats and coats are not to be worn indoors. No wearing of short shorts, tank tops, bare mid-riff t-shirts or t-shirts with profane language, or any apparel advertising controlled substance will be allowed. No smoking is permitted at any time at the dance. If any youth is involved in a incident such as a fight, verbal abuse of any Adult Chaperon or Police Reserve he/ she will be asked to leave the premises and the proper reports filed. Call 799-8291 for additional information. Do you have a band? Do you sing in a group? Do you playa musical instrument? Do you want some free exposure? The City of Hercules is proud to announce plans for a new Teen Friday Night Concert Program. This program is intended to provide quality entertainment for youth ages 13-18 years old. If there is enough interest, local new entertainers and up-and-COming groups will have the opportunity to perform on stage at the City of Hercules Community / Swim Center in front of a houseful of teens, We provide Free Publicity, Audience, Refreshments,and a Stipend for all groups and acts! You provide the Entertainment! All Concerts will be held on Fridays! All interested parties should call 799-8233 for additional information. • 39 Fall Herculean �Sports & Fitness Get Healthy! Young Olympians Self-Defense & Safety Awareness for Youth Ages 5-15 This program is designed for self-defense purposes only! Our program enhances self-esteem, confidence and selfdiscipline. Students are placed into classes according to age and ability. Emphasis is placed on the learning ,?f phySical and verbal skills for self-defense against bullies and adults. Course content includes: Break-aways, and techniques for close contact (being grabbed etc.) communication skills and comident posture. Weekly safety awareness information addresses the lures strangers use on children and teens. Each successive 10-12 week session prOVides reinforcement of previously learned techniques in addition to new and more advanced instruction. For information call (510) 734-3413. Location: Instructors: Fees: Senior Center Young Olympians Staff $2/registration (one time) & $4/lesson. Additional family members pay $3 per lesson. You may pay weekly or receive a $4 discount if paid in full. Man 9/18-12/18 . 5:15, 6:00, 6:45, 7:30 p.m. Registration and payment at first class meeting. • No class Monday, September 4, 1995 Youth Table Tennis This Table Tennis Program is just one of our efforts to provide alternative recreation opportunities for teens and others. This program is designed to provide competitive table tennis action for all who want to improve their knowledge and skill of the game. Location: Ohlone Comm. Center, 190 Turquoise Drive 51708 J-L Ages: 6-12 Ages: 13-Up All Ages Tues Wed Sat 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Fees for Teen Table Tennis Program Annual Membership Fee for Youth Ages 6-18: $ 10 Res- $ 12 Non-Res Annual Membership Fee For Teens/ Adults 19 -Up: $ 20 Res- $ 22 Non-Res Daily Drop-In Fee: 20 Visit $ 20/Junior Pass - Ages 6-12 25/Teen Pass - Ages 13-18 Continued next column 40 Fall Herculean Youth Table Tennis Continued All Daily Drop-In Passes and membership fees must be paid at the Community / Swirn Center. Annual Membership Fees will be sold at a 50% discount July 1 to October 31,1995. All Annual Memberships must be renewed by November 30, 1995. Jazzercise The art of jazz dance combined with the science of exercise physiology. Each 60- to 65-rninute class includes both easy-to-follow, fun aerobic-dance routines and muscle-toning-and-stretching exercise; a warm-up precedes the aerobics, and cool-downs follow the exercise. All to the beat of great music, from oldies to jazz to the newest popular tunes! New students may register at class and join anytime. Location: Instructors: Community / Swim Center, Main Room Linda Young & Valerie Mon/Wed Sat Tues/Thur Sun 6:30-7:30 pm' 9-10 am 6:15-7:15 pm' 9-10 am Fees: Drop-In: $ 6 4 Classes: $20 8 Classes: $28 12 Classes: $36 • Baby-sitting available these classes only. Fee: $1.00 per family. Tai Chi Chuan Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese exercise designed to promote flexibility, strength, balance and coordination. It also emphasizes stretching and slow graceful movements and is espeCially good for reducing tension in the body. Many animal movements are mimicked in teaching this art form such as the Ilear's, the tiger's and the crane's, just to mention a few. The form of Tai Chi being taught is called Kwang Ping Yang Style, which is at least 3,000 years old, and is rarely taught outside of China. This class is also beneficial as a tool for meditation purposes. Location: Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Community Center Bryan Umeki $44 Res/$48 Non-Res 31513-A 31513-B Sat Sat 9/9-10/28 11/4-12/23 9-10:30 am 9-10:30 am �Sports & Fitness Want To Improve Your Swing? Tennis Classes Individual Tennis Lessons!! Lessons at several levels will be offered by long-time local teaching pro Amado Lozano. The beginning level stresses instruction in the basic strokes: forehand, backhand, volley, overhead and the serve. At the intermediate level, stroke improvement is stressed and added emphasis is placed on instruction and drills related to ball direction, court coverage and keeping the ball in play. Advanced instruction will continue to stress the fundamentals, but with instruction and drills emphasizing skills needed in match play, placing shots, sustaining a rally, and developing a consistent serve. Students will play points and matches against one another, discuss conditioning and the potential for entering tournaments. The City's Parks and Recreation Department is proud to announce the New Private Lessons schedule for 1995. All individual lessons must be arranged with the instructor and fees paid at the Community /5wim Center. The beginning level stresses instruction in the basic strokes: forehand, backhand, volley, overhead and the serve. At the intermediate level, stroke improvement is still stressed and added emphasis is placed on instruction and drills related to ball direction, court coverage and keeping the ball in play. Locations: All classes are held at Refugio Valley Tennis Court Complex on the comer of Refugio Valley Road and Pheasant Drive. $40 res/$45 non-res Fee: Location: Fees: Refugio Valley Tennis Center $15 for 1/2 Private lesson $30 for 1 hour Private Lesson Classes will be held on the following Saturdays only from 3:30-4 p.m. October 7, 14, 21, 28 September 9, 16,23,30 November 4,11, 18,25 December 2, 9, 16, 23 Beginner Ages 7 to 14 One hour private lessons may be available if minimum 31701-A 31701-B 31701-C Mon Mon Mon 9/11-10/2 10/16-11/6 11/13-12/4 4:00-5:00 pm 4:00-5:00 pm 4:00-5:00 pm enrollment is not received for some group lessons . Please check with tennis instructor. Beginner Ages 14 & up 31702-A 31702-B 31702-C Mon Mon Mon 9/11-10/2 10/16-11/6 11/13-12/4 5:00-6:00 pm 5:00-6:00 pm 5:00-6:00 pm 31702-0 31702-£ 31702-F Sat Sat Sat 9/9-9/30 10/7-10/28 11/4-12/2 4:00--5:00 pm 4:00-5:00 pm 4:00-5:00 pm Ihtermediate All Ages: 31703-A 31703-B 31703-C Tues Tues Tues 9/12-10/3 10/10-10/31 11/7-11/28 4:00-5:00 pm 4:00-5:00 pm 4:00--5:00 pm 9/12-10/3 10/10-10/31 11/7-11/28 5:00-6:00 pm 5:00-6:00 pm 5:00-6:00 pm Advanced All Ages 31704-A 31704-B 31704-C Tues Tues Tues Pee Wee Tennis Ages 4 to 6 Pee Wee Tennis is a comprehensive program designed to introduce children 4 to 6 years old to the game of tennis in a fun and rewarding way. By tailoring the equipment and size of the playing court to the size, needs, and athletic ability of children, Mr. Pee Wee Tennis allows them to learn the sport quickly and to have fun! The basic concept is similar to that of T-Ball, the pint size version of baseball. Every element of Mr. Pee Wee Tennis has been created specifically for small players, from the short court to the 21" rackets and foam tennis balls. Students may provide their own 21" racquet, or purchase one from the Parks & Recreation Department for $15.00. Fee: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $30 resl$35 non-res 31705-A 31705-B 31705-C Tues Tues Tues Location: 9/12-10/3 10/10-10/31 11/7-11/28 41 3:30-4 pm 3:30-4 pm 3:30-4 pm Fall Herculean �Sports & Fitness We Have Open Gyms! Adult Open Gym Program Men's Basketball Continued Join all your friends for an energetic evening of basketball or volleyball. Open play periods are ongoing for persons sixteen (16) and over. Players, beginner to advanced, are encouraged to drop-in. Play periods are for fun and designed to create a social, recreational environment where everyone feels comfortable participating & socializing! The department must have a minimum of four (4) teams to run the league and a maximum of six (6) teams will be admitted. Rules and game schedule will be discussed at the managers' meeting on Monday, October 23, 7:30 p.m. in the Village Room. For more information, call our Sport League Manager at 799-8291. Location: Community /Swim Center Mon /Thur Wed Basketball Volleyball 7:45-1 0 pm 7:45-10 pm $2.25 Drop-in' $2.25 Drop-in> Note: Open gym program not ava ilable during League programs. Conflicts with league play will be announced. ""Discount passes available for residents; refer to the Open Gym Pass section. Location: Community Swim Center Gym Thur 10/26 to 1/ 1 7:50-10:50 p.m. $450 res / $500 non-res per team There is an additional $5 fee per non-resident player on a resident team. To qualify for resident team status, at least six players on a team's roster must reside in Hercules. Open Gym Passes The City of Hercules Community /Swim Center complex has open gym passes available for residents and nonresidents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry, while the nonresident passes are for convenience only and are set at the regular drop-in rate. Open Gym Passes are valid throughout the year. I.D. will be requested for purchase of resident discount passes. Open Gym Passes: Dynami te Pass 10 visits Avid Athlete 25 visits Drop-in Rates: Adults You th Adults Youth $20 $12 $50 $25 re5/$22.50 non-res res/$15 non-res res/$56.25 non-res res / $37.50 non-res Adults-$2.25 Youth 16 & und er daytime $1.50 2-4 pm Mon-Fri Men's Open Basketball League The Men's Open Basketball League is designed for teams of five or more players, ages 16 and over. Games are played on Thursday evenings beginning at 7:50 p.m. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Teams will be required to provide a photograph of each player on the team roster prior to the start of league play. Individuals are encouraged to sign up on the player interest list for possible placement on teams. Maximum roster size is 10 with a minimum of five players. All games will be officiated by certified basketball officials using modified NCAA men's rules. Continued next column 42 Fall Hercu lea n Adult Table Tennis Program Join the crowd for this exciting program where for a small monthly fee you can play table tennis to your heart's content. The City has acquired top-quality Table Tennis Tables which are approved by the U.S. Table Tennis Association and the International Table Tennis Federation. Location: Ohlone Conununity Center 190 Turquoise Dr. Hercules, CA Tues Wed Sat 3:30 - 5:30 pm 8:30 - 10:00 pm lOam-4pm Fees for Adults 19 & up: Annual Membership Fee: Daily Drop-In Fees Age 19-up $20/Res-$22/Non-Res $30 for 20 visits Adult Pass Annual Membership Fees will be prorated after July 1, 1995. All Daily Drop-In Passes,must be purchased at the Community / Swim Center. Each partiCipant must bring his/her pass to Ohlone Community Center and show it to the volunteers on duty. �Sports & Fitness Come Join One Of Our Leagues! Elementary Flag Football Girls' Basketball Continued Youths 10 and 12 years of age interested in having fun and developing their fundamental football skills can join in the inaugural season of the Parks and Recreation flag football program. either from 4:00 to 5:15 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. League games will be played on Friday at 4:00 p.m. or Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m., 11:45 a. m. and 1:00 p.m. Passing, ball handling, blocking, and team play will be stressed in this league. Participants must bring a copy of their birth certificates at the time of registration. Boys or girls born between November 18, 1982 and November 17,1985 are eligible. Registration will be limited to the first 40 participants. There will be an informational m eeting to discuss rules and regulations on Thursday, September 7,1995 at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Swim Center. Practice sessions will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursd ays for 10-12 year olds with games played on Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings. Location: Refugio Va ney Park Fee: $60 Residents $65 Non-Residents 31709-AMon / Wed 9/11-11/18 3:30-5 pm 31709-8 Tues/Thur 9/12-11/18 3:30-5 pm Girls Elementary Basketball The Girls Elementary basketball program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills in addition to assisting in the development of eyehand and running coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fee includes a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, league games and referees and awards at the conclusion of the season. The league is open to girls ages 10 to 12 years old with beginner to advanced skill levels. Participants must brillg a copy of tlleir birtll certificate at tile time of registration Birtlldays of players must fall between December 17, 1982 and December 16,1985. Girls Elementary Basketball cOlltit.ued from previous column The league will have priority registration for Hercules residents only and then open registration. Maximum enrollment is 40. There will be an information meeting to discuss rules and regulations on Monday, September 18 at 7:30 p.m. inthe Village Room at the Community / Swim Center. Practice sessions will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, w ith each team norma ll y playi ng once per week. Location: Community /Center Gymnasium, 2001 Refugio Vaney Road Tue/Thu Tue/Thu $60 res/$65 non-res 10/3-12/16 4:00-5:15 p.m. 10/3-12/16 5:00-6:15 p.m. Priority registTation (Hercules residents only): 9/1-9/16 Open registration (Residents and Non-reSidents): 9/18-10/3 Pee Wee Basketball The Pee Wee basketball program is designed to teach and improve the basic fund amentals of basketball with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills in addition to aSSisting in the development of eyehand and running coordina tion. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fee includes a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, league games and referees and awards at the conclusion of the season. The league is open to boys ages 7 to 9 years old with beginner to advanced ski1llevels. Participa1lts must bring a copy of their birtll certificate at the time of registration Birthdays of players must fall between December 17, 1985 and December 16,1988. The league will have priority registration for Hercules residents only and then open registration. Maximum enrollment is 40. There will be an information meeting to discuss rules and regulations on Monday, September 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Room at the Community / Swim Center. Practice sessions will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays, either from 4.:00 to 5:15 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. League games will be played on Friday at 4:00 p.m. or Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m., 11:45 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. with each team normally playing once per week. Location: Community /Center GymnaSium, 2001 Refugio Valley Road Mon/Wed 10/2-12/16 4:00-5,15 p.m. 10/2-12/16 5:00-6:15 p.m. Mon/ Wed $60 res/$65 non-res Priority registration (Hercules residents only): 9/1-9/16 Open registration (Residents and Non-residents): 9/18-10/ 2 43 Fall Herculean �Tennis Courts Tennis Facilities Available! Tournament Play: New Tennis Court Rules and Regulations signs' are being installed at all City Tennis facilities including Refugio Valley Tennis Complex, Woodfield Park, and Foxboro Park. These tennis faci lities are available to the public by rental permit or on a fi rst·come first-serve basis. Recognized Community Organization $6.00/hour/court Priva te Organizations $12.00 per ho ur / court Commercial Use $15.00 per ho ur Icourt Hours & Fees Court Rules And Regulations: Refugio Valley Tennis Complex: Refugio Valley Rd & Pheasant Drive Daily 7 am to 4 pm @$4/ ho ur/ per court Daily 4 to 10 pm @$5.50/ ho ur/ pe r court Sat/Sun/H olidays @$6/hour/ per court Excepting Mondays & Tuesdays from 3 to 7 pm and Saturdays 3 to 5 pm for City Lessons 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Foxboro Tennis Courts: 1025 Canterbury Daily la.tn. to dusk Woodfield Tennis Courts: 1919 Lupine Daily 7 a.m. to dusk 6. 7. 8. Tennis Court Reservations 9. 10. 11 . 12. Tennis court reserva ti ons are available to Hercules residents onlYi there is a one-hour minimum on all tennis court facilties. Tennis shoes must be worn Courts are available o n a first come, first serve basis o r by reservation Drop-in play is limi ted to one ho ur and fi fteen minutes Waiting players must be present to hold positio n for play Court reservations pre-empt non-reserved court play City sponsored programs have priori ty No food on tenn is courts No bike ridding, roller skating or s kateboarding on tennis courts City sponsored lessons ONL Y no p ublic instruction. Tenni s Tournaments by per mi t ONLY! Tennis Court Rules And Regulatio ns Will Be Enfo rced No alcoholic beverages allowed at any parks or courts Call 799-8291 for further informatio n. CALL FOR YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS! • AUTO • HOME • LIFE • ANNUITIES • DISABILITY • COMMERCIAL Fast, Fair, Friendly Service MONTHLY PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE MYRNA de VERA INSURANCE AGENCY Call 245-1328 1500 S camore Avenue, Suite 89-8, Hercules 44 Fall H erc ule an �2 Ways To Register! Mail-In Registration Drop-In Registration In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require special accommodations to participate in programs and activities, please contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 799-8291. Registration is based upon a first come, first served basis. Unless specified in the class description, no registration will be accepted by the instructors, or by telephone. Participants may register in person or by mail at the Community ISwim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Participants must preregister for classes at least one week prior to the class starting date. Participants registering on or after first class meeting will be charged a $5 late registration fee. Hours for registration are Monday - Wednesday 8:30 am -8:00 pm, Thursdays 1:00 - 8:00 pm, Fridays 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, and Saturdays 8:30 am - 12:00 noon. Checks should by made payable to the "City of Hercules". If you have any questions or would like additional program information, please call 799-8291. Refunds (less $10.00) or transfers will be granted no later than one weekday prior to the first class meeting. A full refund will be given if the class is canceled by the Parks and Recreation Department. No refunds or transfers will be allowed the day of the class or after the class has started. If there are changes in the schedules or if classes are full, you will be notified before the starting of each class. Class Registration Form ----------------------------------Participant's Name _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _- - - - - - - - - Name of Parent/Guardian (if participant is under 18 yrs of age): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ Address: _ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ City: _ _ _ _ __ _ __ __ Zip Code: _ _ _ __ Home Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Work Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ __ _ Birthdate of Participant (if under 18 years old): \ \ _ _ __ Participant Name Age Course Number Date Time Course Title I, the undersigned, in consideration of participation in the program(s) listed above, agree to indemnify and hold the City of Hercules harmless, and release the City, agents and its employees from any and all liability for any injury suffered by the above named participant(s) arising out of, or in any way connected with participation in the program(s). I hereby agree to all the terms and conditions for partiCipation within the City of Hercules Parks and Recreation programs. Signa~re of Parent/Guardian/Participant (over 18yrs of age) Date Fall Herculean �" You Have A Friend in Real Estate" SUSAN VENDIL Broker/Owner 223-3444 758-7707 970-0119VMjPager 2668 Appian Way. PlnaieCA 94564 Sold and closed by Susan Vendi 1 in Hercules only in 1995: 421 Falcon Way-I 553 Partridge Drive-161O Partridge Drive-2029 Pheasant Drive and more to close until the end of 1995, and in 1994: 1122 Canterbury-l30 Chestnut-6 Crystal Circle-271 Falcon Way-403 Grenadine Way-313 Lilac Circle-133 Midship Drive-311 N Wildwood-247 Sunset Drive-256 Sunset Drive-295 Sparrow-I 84 Terrace Court-212 S Wildwood, and Susan Vendi I was recognized recently by the National Real Estate Franchise to be in the Top 10 for the Franchise Region and in the Top 100 internationaL National Real Estate Service Franchises are located throughout the United Sates and Canada. City of Hercules 111 Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 BULK RATE PERMIT #23 RODEO,CA 'Postal Patron The He, ulean f,,"1993 � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/1ee67ce737a439e0465c98d7ea82d072.pdf 0650658294a22659fe445aea159ab3d3 PDF Text Text e Herculean City of Hercules Information & Activity Brochure· Spring 1995 - _. ~ April is Earthquake Preparedness Month! . .. - .e · - - -. ... ~ �The Herculean Spring 1995 Table of Contents City Message City Scene Local Business Directory Public Works Pipeline Public Safety Fire District T.E.S.T. Program Recreation Program Survey Community Recreation Hotlines Facility Rentals Page 1-3 4-8 9 10-11 12-13 14-15 16 17 18-20 21 22-23 Classes Adult Activities Youth Activities Martial Arts Senior Services Child Careffiny Tots Teen Activiti"es & Services Sports & Fitness Mail-in Registration 24-30 31-32 33 34-35 36-37 38-39 40-44 45 City Hall Hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30 a.m. to Noon & I to 5 p.m. Thursday I to 5 p.m. From 8:30 a.m. to J p.m. on Thursday, voice mail is operational. City Directory City Hall- General Information Community Center /Swirn Center Parks & Recreation Department Hercules Senior Center Finance Dept/Bu~iness License Business/ Community Dev. Engineering Public Works Building Inspections City Clerk City Manager Personnel- Job Hotline Police Department EMERGENCY ONLY Rodeo-Hercules Fire District City Manager Marilyn Leuck 799-8200 799-8291 799-8230 799-8219 799-8222 799-8246 799-8242 799-8241 799-8240 799-8215 799-8206 799-8204 799-8260 911 799-4561 799-8206 City Council - 799-8200 Mayor 6eth Bartke Mayor Pro Tern Darrel "Jay" Tucker Councilmernber Eduardo Manuel Councilmember Terry Segerberg Councilmernber Lloyd Wagstaff . Planning Commission Adelfo "Ed" Balico Edward P. Desmond Bill Leong Chris Lewallyn Sharad Pandya Community Services Commission City Offices will be closed on May 29 for Memorial Day. Frank Batara Robert Krall Bill Prather Donald Taylor Lorraine Walsh Joanne M. Ward �City Message Judge Rules in Favor of Hercules Residents! City Wins Right To Regulate Garbage Rates! On February 17, 1995 Superior CourtJudge Trembath decided in favor of the City of Hercules allowing the City to eJTectively regulate garbage rate increases by Richmond Sanitary Services (RSS)! This is great win for our community. In 1993, RSS requested a 110% increase to their $10 per can fee. If granted, this would have increased Hercules residents' cost per can to $21. The City Council only allowed a $3 increase (26%) only after careful analysis by the City's solid waste consultant, Hilton, Farnkopf and Hobson. Regrettably the West County Times has failed to adequately infonn Hercules residents of this financial win in their coverage of this issue. RSS sued the City of Hercules Claiming $1.4 Million in damages. All but a very small portion of this was denied by Judge Trembath. As a result, the City has the right to continue to regulate garbage rates. In addition, the per can rates will only increase approximately $1.50 until December 1995 rather than by $8 forever! All future requests, by RSS for increases, will be regulated in the same manner. Hercules Happenings! Flea Market at Creekside Shopping Center - March 19 & 26 (see page 26) 16th Annual Cultural Fair - June 24 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. City Budget Workshops - May 30 & 31, June 6 at 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing on the 1995-96 Budget - June 13 at 7:30 p.m. Hercules Pool Opening in May - Schedules will be available in April at the Community/Center 'BJlQl 'BUu/(J!JMrican Cu{tura{ .9l.ssociation of J{ercufts 'Eighth Jlnnua{ Jlnn Marie Marsfta{{-'Eamest Scfta{arship 'Dinner 'Dance J{s Lordships 2(?staurant, 'Ber~{e!l' cafiJomia Jlpri{ 22, 1995 'For more infonnation caf[ (510) 799-7954 'Donation $30 2 Spring Herculean �Cit Messa e Highway 4 Task Force Recommends afety Improvements State Highway 4 Road Improvements The results of the Special Highway 4 Task Force, to study safety issues on State Highway 4 between 1-80 and Cummings, has issued its findings and recommendations. Over the past several months, a number of ideas and requests to improve safety on this road has been generated by area residents who typically drive this roadway. Improvements that have been immediately implemented or will be achieved over the next several months include: . . The placement of a radar trailer adjacent to the roadway to remind motorists to lower their speed . . . Increased CHP enforcement by airplane and patrol vehicles to better monitor speed an,d centerline violations. Over 150 citations were written in the month of November! . . CHP and Caltrans to work jointly with the communities of Hercules and Pinole to educate its residents regarding the hazards of Highway 4 and how to drive the road safely. • A flashing warning to advise drivers of road a series of reverse curves over a short distance which can be hazardous . . . Daylight Safety Section signs to encourage drivers to tum on their headlights for safety. Other ideas to improve the safety of State Highway 4 have been studied. However, while the ideas appeared to separate oncoming traffic, they crea ted other hazards. If you would like a copy of the full report, please call City Hall, 799-8206. For a related Article, see Page 10. Create a one-way loop with State Highway 4 serving as the eastbound traffic with Cummings Skyway serving westbound traffic. This idea separates oncoming traffic, but it also creates significant access problems for businesses and residents along Highway 4. The Cummings Skyway portion contains steep grades and dense fog which is a significant problem for large trucks. Place a barrier along the center line of Highway 4 between 1-80 and Cummings Skyway. The roadway is too narrow to accommodate a barrier. Access openings to businesses and residences create new hazards. Temporarily widen Highway 4 until a full freeway can be built. A widening effort, sufficient to improve safety, requires significant time and funding. It is better to maintain an accelerated effort to environmentally slear and construct the permanent expressway Ifreeway. ·3 Spring Herculean �City Scene Listen to 1{our Local Radio Station for Information in a Crisis Situation 'I I What If I'm a Victim? Criminals are very unpredictable. Like others in society, no two are exactly alike. These guidelines should help you in most situations. The best advice is to stay alert at all times and AVOID suspicious circumstances: Don't go into your home if it looks tampered with; stay away from isolated areas after dark; watch for people around you in crowds. Work with your neighbors and form a neighborhood or business watch to act as a communications link. Do not hesitate to report suspicious activity! News of recent carjackings and home invasions have alarmed many of our residents. No doubt many of you are asking, "What if it were me? What if I came home and an intruder was in my house? What if I was confronted while walking the dog or jogging.?" Others may be asking why they saw the CHP helicopter circling overhead, but did not see any officers. The following is a list of "do's" and "don't's" to consider if you are confronted or realize something is going on in your neighborhood or business area. 1. DO return to your home and stay inside if you become aware of police activity. Lock your doors and windows. If there is a search for a suspect, you could be mistaken for them, or worse you could run into the suspect and become a potential hostage! 2. DO NOT call the Police Department requesting information unless you need a police response or have information. During a crisis, emergency dispatch lines can quickly become very busy. 3. DO report suspicious activity. - Unusual noises, lights, or movement. 4. DO NOT arm yourself or attempt to intervene in any capacity outside your home unless someone's life depends on it. 5. DO try to remain calm and comply with requests made if you are confronted by a suspect. 6. BE the best witness you can be, your identification may be the only evidence in court linking that person to the crime. Pay attention to gender, nationality, hair, distinguishing features (scars, beards, odors), clothing, height and weight will help officers focus on subjects matching this description. When suspects flee, do you hear the sound of a vehicle? Was there more than one person? Can you get a license plate? 4 Spring Herculean 7. DO form a communications link. - One neighborhood or business representative can obtain emergency information and relay that to others through a "calling circle." This is helpful for all kinds of emergencies. �City Scene Guard Your Health - Have a Free Screening! April is Cancer Awareness Month! The Regional Cancer Center at Brookside Hospital has arranged the following no cost cancer screenings for you! All screenings will be held at the Regional Cancer Center at Brookside Hospital unless otherwise noted. Call (510) 236-0343 for appointments and reservations! Free Pap smears (for women over age 18) April 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free Prostate screening (for men age 50 & over) April 13 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Free Health Risk Analysis: Includes cholesterol, blood pressure, and computerized results April 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Also, low-fat cooking demonstrations by the Culinary Arts Department of Contra Costa College. Door prizes of American Cancer Society cookbook! Free Skin Screening May 5 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Dr. Camilla McCalmont will answer your questions about moles or patches on your skin. Free sunscreen samples! "What's New in Women's Health" April 5 at 12:30 p.m. Speaker: Kay H. Woodruff M.D. to be held at the West County Times Bldg. Presentation includes lunch, cosmetic samples, and a door prize! All free, but call for reservations at 235-7006 ext. 2920 before 3/31/95. "Male Health: Which is More Important, Your Cholesterol or Your P.S.A.?" April 10 at 7 p.m. Speaker: Maurice Sandler, M.D. at Richmond City Library, Whittesley Room. Free presentation includes drawing for autographed Barry Bonds baseball, beverages and nibbles! Cosponsored by FHP TakeCare. Call for reservations 235-7006 ext. 2920 before 4/6/95. "Nutrition and Cancer Risk" April 17 at 10 a.m. Speaker: Pamela DuRousseau, R.D., M.P.H. at the Pinole Senior Center. Free lunch for attendees, but call for reservation (510)235-7006 ext. 2920 before 4/13/95. . 5 Spring Herculean �City Scene Co-existing With Our Wildlife Mountain Lion Sightings in Hercules Keep Children Safe - Keep a close watch on children whenever they play outdoors. Make sure children are inside between dusk and dawn. Teach your children what to do if they encounter a mountain lion. Within the past few months, the Police Department has received three separate reports of Mountain Lion sightings. One sighting was reported in the open-space area at Northshore Business Park near Linus Pauling Drive. The other two sightings occurred in the Ohlone Canyon open-space behind Thrush Court and near the water storage facility on Turquoise Drive. To date, there have been no reports of Mountain Lion incidents involving a threat to human life in Hercules. Mountain Lions are native to many parts of California. This is a surprise to many residents and visitors. These large, powerful predators have always lived here, preying on deer and other wildlife, and play an important role in the ecosystem. Like any wildlife, mountain lions can be dangerous. Now that people and mountain lions occupy so much of the same geographical area in California, encounters are expected to increase. Here is what you can do to reduce your chances of encountering a mountain lion near your home: Do Not Feed Wildlife - By feeding deer or other wildlife in your yard, you will inadvertently attract mountain lions. "Deer Proo!" Your Landscape - Avoid using plants that deer prefer; if your landscaping attracts deer, lions may be close by. The California Department of Fish and Game has a brochure entitled, "Gardening To Discourage Deer Damage" available at most Department offices. Landscape for Safety - Remove dense and / or low-lying vegetation that would provide good hiding places for animals; especially around children's play areas. Install Outdoor Lighting - Keep the perimeter of your house well lit at night, especially along walkways, to keep lions visible. Keep Pets Secure - Roaming pets are easy prey for hungry mountain lions. Bring pets inside or keep them in a kennel with a secure top. Don't feed pets outside. Keep Livestock Secure - Where practical, place livestock in enclosed sheds and barns at night. 6 Spring Herculean �What Should You Do If You Encounter a Mountain Lion? Do Not Hike Alone - Go in groups, with adults supervising children. Keep Children Close To You - Observations of captured wild mountain lions reveal that the animals seem especially drawn to children. Keep children within your sight at all times. Do Not Approach a Lion - Most mountain lions will try to avoid a confrontation. Give them a way to escape. Please report all mountain lion sightings or encounters to the Do Not Run From A Lion - Rurming may stimulate a mountain Hercules Police Department at 724lion's instinct to chase. Instead, stand and face the animal. Make 1111. If an emergency situation eye contact. If you have small children with you, pick them up if exists, please call 911. The Police possible so they don't panic and run. Although it may be awkward, pick them up without bending over or turning away from Department will respond immediately and coordinate with the mountain lion. the California Department of Fish and Game. The threat to public Do Not Crouch Down or Bend Over - A person squatting or safety will be assessed and bending over looks a lot like a four-legged prey animal. appropriate action will be taken. Do All You Can To Appear Larger - Raise your arms. Open your For additional information or jacket if you are wearing one. Again, pick up small children. brochures, please contact the Throw stones, branches, or whatever you can reach without California Department of Fish and crouching or turning your back. Wave your arms slowly and Game at (707)944-5500. speak firmly in a loud voice. The idea is to convince the mountain lion that you are not prey and that you may be a danger to it. Fight Back If Attacked - A hiker in Southern California used a rock to fend off a mountain lion that was attacking his son. Others have fought back successfully with sticks, caps, jackets, garden tools and their bare hands. Since a mountain lion usually tries to bite the head or neck, try to remain standing and face the animal. IMMEDIATELY REPORT ALL SIGHTINGS OR ENCOUNTERS 7 Spring Herculean �New Date for the Annual Cultural Fair June 24! Call 799-8291 for more information. Recreation Leader Positions Applications and job descriptions are available at the Personnel Department located at City Hall, 111 Civic Drive. Applications may be picked up during normal business hours, or you may send a selfaddressed, stamped envelope. Positions will remain open until filled. Recreation Leader Job Openings! The City of Hercules is currently accepting applications for Recreation Leaders. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid California Driver's License. Recreation Leaders are responsible for a variety of duties within the Parks and Recreation Department. These duties may include opening and closing City facilities for either City sponsored activities or private facility rentals such as wedding receptions and classes. Recreation Leaders also assist in the implementation of citywide special events at City facilities, including park areas. The Recreation Leader positions are hourly part time positions with a flexible schedule of hours ranging from 10-25 per week, depending on scheduled activities. Hours worked are generally afternoons and evenings, including weekend hours. There are occasional facility rentals which run into the early morning hours on Fridays and Saturdays. Work schedules are provided on a month-to-month basis, and are flexible! The positions are ideal for individuals who need to work flexible hours. The Parks and Recreation Department is looking for persons with a desire for variety, who have self initiative, and are conscientious about their quality of work! Aquatic Job Openings For detailed information on position opening dates, please call the Job Hotline at 799-8204 after March 1st. Applications and job descriptions will be available at City Hall, 111 Civic Drive, or you may send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the Personnel Department, 111 Civic Drive, Hercules, Ca 94547. 8 Spring Herculean Aquatic Job Openings! The City of Hercules will be accepting applications for spring and summer aquatic positions beginning in March. Positions available include Senior Lifeguard, Lifeguard, and Swim Instructor. The City is also looking for instructors to teach specialty classes such as Water Aerobics, and to assist in the planning and implementation of Aquatic Special Events throughout the summer. �Support our Local Businesses ! DIRECTORY Food Burgerama & Mexican Food Cafe Ah Roma Coffee & Desserts Cafe Nobel Dragon Terrace Jamalos Pjzzo Jo Jo's Restaurant McDonald's Oriental Food to Go Osake Restaurant Patrick's Donuts Round Table Pizza Subway Sandwic hes Sunflower Bakery Taco Bell Willow Garden Restaurant Code C C N C W W P P C W C P S C W Financial Abad,CPA Bonk of America Elite Realty Greenhills Realty Guerrero Farmer's Insurance S C C S W Merchants Bank New York Ufe Insurance NRS Dynamic City Realty State Farm Insurance Wells Fargo Bank N S C S C C W C S P C W ... C N P C reekside Center Northshore Business Park Pari< Lake Plaza Code C C C S C P S C SeNice Amazing Haircuts Aquila Travel Beauty Cuts Creekside Dry Cleaners Hair Cuttery Hercules Cleaners P C W C C C Imageworks Photo & Copy Park Lake Cleaners Postal Annex Stylistic Beauty Supply Willow Cleaners C P P C .w Other Market Asian Food Mart KJ's Oriental Market Lucky Supermarket O riental Filipino Food Center Raley's Superstore Thriffy Willow Food & Liquor Medica l Care Dr. Fong Family Dentistry Hercules Chiropractic Center Hercules Internal Medicine Associates Hercules Medical Group Hercules pet Clinic Park Lake Family Dentistry Sycamore Place Family Dentistry lisman Optometry BP Oil Gas Station Cottage Craffs Diamond Video Hercules Florist & Giffs Huntington Learning Center W R C C S Ichlban Center Magic Movies of Hercules Synergistic Telcorn The Knight of Comix Videos 2U Wordsmiths S C R S W R KEY· u R S W Railroad Avenue Sycamore Place Willow Center 9 Spring Herculean �Public Works Pipeline Hercules Roads Get Facelift! State Route 4 Gets a New Look New Signal at Willow Avenue Three years ago the City installed a 4-way stop at the intersection of Willow Avenue with the eastbound ramps of Interstate 80. This summer Caitrans, in cooperation with the City Council, will widen Willow Avenue to 4 lanes and install a new traffic signal. Work should begin in June and be cQmpleted by Thanksgiving. The Hercules City Council recently began advertising for construction bids to improve State Route 4 in Hercules. Those of you who currently make a left at the Willow Avenue intersection to head towards Martinez soon will not find yourself sitting in the middle of a highway with traffic whizzing by on both sides. The construction project will remove the left turn at Willow Avenue and replace it with a new on ramp at Bayberry Avenue. You will still be able to exit from Route 4 to Willow Avenue if you are coming from Martinez but you will have a long safe ramp rather than the abrupt right turn. These improvements will begin in May. The new Willow Avenue overcrossing (bridge) should be open by Thanksgiving, 1995. This project does not solve all the hazards on Route 4, but it does start the wheels moving in the right direction. New Lights at San Pablo Avenue Those of you who have been in Hercules or West County for several years are probably aware that the Hercules City Council has been making steady progress in improving San Pablo Avenue. The new signal at Route 4/John Muir Parkway was certainly welcome as well as the new sidewalk between John Muir Parkway and Linus Pauling Drive. Recently work began to widen San Pablo Avenue from Linus Pauling Drive to Rodeo. This project will smooth out the rough pavement, widen the roadway to create bicycle and pedestrian walkways and install street lights. Next summer a third project will begin construction between Sycamore and Hercules Avenues. This phase will widen and rehabilitate San Pablo Avenue with bicycle lanes, lights and will plant trees and shrubs all along San Pablo Avenue. When this last project is completed in the Spring of 1996, all of San Pablo Avenue will have been rehabilitated. 10 Spring Herculean �Public Works Pipeline New Bridge Construction to Begin Summer 1995 Caltrans To Replace I-SO Bridges in Hercules For more than 3 years Caltrans has been planning and designing new bridges to replace old ones on Interstate 80 in Contra Costa County. The two existing which transport traffic over Sycamore Avenue are scheduled to be replaced with new bridges that are more earthquake resistant than the existing ones. Caltrans plans to start the 2 year demolition and reconstruction work in the summer of 1995. Their work will obviously have some impact on traffic. However, Cal trans will make every effort to minimize potential impacts to Hercules residents. When its all done we will all feel safer when we are stopped below the bridge waiting for a traffic light to change. 1995 Hercules Road Projects 1. 2. 3. 4. State Route 4/Willow Avenue Willow Avenue Signal San Pablo Avenue Phase III Caltrans Bridge Replacement , RODEO 11 Spring Herculean �Public Safety Be Aware of New Laws! 1995 New Laws ... Changes ... What do they mean? The new year has brought us many new laws and the Hercules Police Department began enforcing them January 1, 1995. Here is a summary of the more interesting laws that will effect motor vehicle operation within California. 14602.6 Vehicle Code: Whenever a peace officer determines that a person was driving a vehicle while his or her driving privilege was suspended or revoked or without ever having been issued a license, the officer may immediately arrest that person and cause the removal and seizure of that vehicle. A vehicle so impounded shall be impounded for 30 days. The registered owner is responsible for all towing and impound fees. 14604 Vehicle Code: No owner of a motor vehicle may knowingly allow another person to drive the vehicle upon a highway unless the owner determines that the person possesses a valid driver's license that authorizes the person to operate the vehicle. The owner is required only to make a reasonable effort or inquiry to determine whether the prospective driver possesses a valid driver 's license. This law puts the burden back on the registered owner to insure that the person operating the vehicle be licensed with a valid driver's license. 28085 Vehicle Code: Any motor vehicle may be equipped with a theft alarm system which flashes the lights of the vehicle, or sounds an audible signal, or both, when moving. This is a small sample of the new laws for 1995. If you have any questions on these or any other law, contact the Police Department at 799-8260. 12 Spring Herculean �r I Public Safety Drive Sober! On July 1, 1990, the State of California became the 28th state to implement legislation allowing for the suspension of drivers' . licenses for drunk driving. The law requires the Department of Motor Vehicles to suspend or revoke the driving privileges of those persons arrested for driv. ing with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more, or for refusing or failing to complete a blood, breath or urine test. Another law went into effect on January 1, 1994 which requires the Department of Motor Vehicles to suspend for one year the license of drivers under the age of 21 who have a blood alcohol level of 0.01 % or higher, or who refuse to take the test. Hercules Police Department's Most Frequent Calls Oct False Alarms 53 Suspicious Cir. 41 Juv. Complaint 63 Citizen Assist 51 Misc. Disturb. 41 Traffic Warning 61 Suspicious Auto 35 Vandalism 14 Nov 66 34 25 41 29 85 18 21 Dec 53 34 24 49 20 52 27 18 10 3 11 4 7 14 54 Other calls: These laws are the direct result of the public's outcry against drunk driving. Although there has been a significant reduction in drunk driving during the past few years, drivers still drink and drive. So remember, if you or your underage children are caught driving with a blood alcohol level exceeding the legal limit, you could lose your license. Assaults Burglary Res. Burglary Auto Auto Theft CPS Contacts' 12 11 5 8 24 6 2 43 'Community Problem Solving (CPS) contacts. These include Neighborhood Watch programs, foot patrols in the business areas, "get acquainted" contacts with youth, residents and others. 13 Spring Herculean �Fire District Call Your Fire Department for More Information odeD-Hercules Fire District The Fire District will be providing information throughout the year which will focus on Emergency Preparedness for individual families with an emphasis on Earthquake Preparedness. Information on Family Disaster Supplies, Family Disaster Planning, Home Safety, and Neighborhood Emergency Response Training (NERT) will be provided. Articles will focus on specific areas such as how much food and water you should store and where; preparing your home to be as earthquake safe as possible; preparing yourself and family to survive the first 72 hours; organizing your neighborhood to deal with disasters (NERT), and other information or programs available from the Fire District. If you are interested in organizing your neighborhood to be prepared for disasters or emergencies, the Fire District is offering an 8 hour training program to be held in 2 sessions of 4 hours each. This program is designed to provide basic information in the following areas: • • • • • Earthquake Awareness, Hazard Mitigation, NERT Team Concept Utility Control, Disaster Fire Suppression, Hazardous Materials . Disaster Medicine Light Search and Rescue Team Response and Management and Disaster Exercise The District's intent is to prepare residents in the following ways: 1. For self-sufficiency following a disaster. 2. For provision of emergency assistance to your family and immediate neighbors. 3. For working as a .team in your neighborhood in the event of a disaster. The Fire District has many informational handouts on these and other subjects relating to fire and life safety. If you would like to register for the NERT program, or obtain information on how to begin your planning and preparation now, please call Captain Alan Biagi or Assistant Chief Dennis Salmi at 799-4561. 14 Spring Herculean �.- - . Fire District Be Prepared to Survive! Planning to Survive The key to surviving any disaster situation is planning. Develop an earthquake plan and include both teenagers and adult members of the household in the actual preparation decisions. Be sure to consider special needs, disabilities, or particular hazards at your home. Make sure everyone in your household knows where the closest fire station, medical facility, and police station are located. Have escape routes planned for each part of your home or work place. It is important that every member of your household know the quickest and safest escape routes from each room, and all the possible hazards that could be in their path. Keep a flashlight and a pair of shoes by everyone's bed. A major quake will probably disrupt electrical service and if it happens at night you will need a flashlight to see. No one wants to cut their feet on broken glass or fallen objects walking to the closet to get a pair of shoes, so keep them right next to the bed. Emergency Preparedness According to the 1990 U.S. Geological Survey, there is a 67% chance of a major earthquake occurring in the Bay Area within the next 30 years. There are also other possible disasters that could occur such as large scale fires, tidal waves, transportation accidents, or civil disturbances . Know where the utility shutoffs are. Locate your gas, electrical, and water shutoff, and know how to operate them. It is recommended that the shutoffs be painted white or a light reflective color so they are highly visible in dark or smoky conditions. Have a wrench next to your gas shutoff. After all the preparation is done, practice your plan to see if it actually works. Make it fun but try to make it real. Practice is especially meaningful if it is done at night, when it is dark, and the electricity is off. Items you should have available in order to survive the first 72 hours: Water - One gallon per person/per day Food - 3-days supply per person of nonperishables. First Aid Kit - Complete kit including prescription and over the counter medications. Tools & Supplies - Shovels, long-handle brooms, etc.. Sanitation Materials - general as well as for babies or special needs Clothing & Bedding Credit Card Account Numbers & Cash Entertainment - cards, games, books, writing materials 15 Spring Herculean �City Scene Earn While You Learn! C . ~RI. O:~ 15JP~ .SET FIRES W hen a kid strikes a match, fire strikes back! Children don't realize that a simple flame can Teen Employment Summer Training (T.E.S.T.) This summer, the City will again offer employment opportunities for youths. The Teen Employment Summer training (T.ES.T.) program was established in 1983 to provide assistance with routine City maintenance and to offer employment and job training experiences for youth. T.ES .T. program workers, supervised by the City maintenance staff, perform a variety of maintenance projects throughout the City. Typical duties include painting, building maintenance, weed abatement, digging,. equipment repair and planting. Workers also learn employment responsibilities such as punctuality, attendance, appearance and teamwork. . blaze out of control in mere minutes. That may be why nearly twenty-five percent of the fires that kill young children are started by children themselves playing with fire. Don 't let lire strike your family. Always keep matches and light ers far out of the reach of children. The City will be recruiting for six T.ES.T. program workers and two T.ES .T. supervisors. Workers must be between the ages of 15 to 18. Experience in maintenance and repair work is helpful but not required. The T.EST supervisor directly oversees a crew of workers and must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid California Driver's license. This position requires knowledge and understanding of general maintenance and carpentry practices, as well as ability in the use of various small hand tools, . safety equipment and basic supervisory skills. The T.E.S.T. program begins each year in mid-June soon after school ends and continues until late August. Applications may be obtained from the City of Hercules, 111 Civic Drive, Hercules, CA 94547, or by calling (510) 799-8204. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the City's application form. Final filing deadline: Completed City applications must be received in the Personnel Office by 5:00 p.m., April 10, 1995. A message Itom you, local I"" department /hIS publlcallon and Ihe U S Fire AdmmlS/latlOlI 16 Spring Herculean �Recreation Program Survey The City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department is interested in your ideas about class and activity programming. Please take a few moments to complete the following survey and return it to: Recreation Survey Hercules Community/Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road Hercules, CA 94547 or Recreation Survey Hercules City Hall 111 Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 1. Has someone in your household attended any of the following activities/programs sponsored by the City of Hercules? _Adult fitness classes _Adult activity classes (dance, arts/crafts) _ Aquatics Program _Before/After School child care _Children's activity classes _Martial Arts program _Parenting classes _ Senior Citizens activities _Sports League Programs _Tiny Tots Preschool Program _Special Events/Activities (Cultural Fair, Halloween events, Victorian Faire) _ Teen Drop in Center _ Teen Activity (dance, field trip, workshops) 2. Please give us·your comments about the programs you have participated in. How would you rate/evaluate the program. What improvements would you suggest? 3. Would you or your family members be interested in attending any other activities if they were offered? If so, please list: 4. For which age groups are you interested in seeing more programming offered? _Preschool (under 5) _Adult (18 & up) _ Teen (13-17) _Elementary (6-12) _Seniors (55 and up) Optional: Name: Address:.7 7_::-=c:--_ _---,:--_ This information will be used by city staff for follow-up only. __ Day time phone: _ __ Thank you for your time and interest in assisting us to better meet your needs for programs and services in the community. 17 Spring Herculea n �Community Recreation Seniors on the move in Hercules Hercules Seniors Enjoying Their Center Full Nutrition Progam available at the Senior Center three days a week; s top by and see us! Please call the Senior Center at 799-8219 if you would like to become a member of the Hercules Senior Center. Photographs courtesy of Angela Macchia 18 Spring Herculean �Community Recreation Check out the Scene at the Teen Center Hercules Teen Club The 1994-95 Teen Club Officers are listed below. This core group of young adults are responsible for the development of the Teen Membership Program. *Damien Herrera, President *Jermaine Davis, Vice-President *Aria Eshraghi, Secretary *Eugene Buie, Member *Katrina Buie, Member Teen Center operating hours are Tuesday and Thursday 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Come Vy and check out the Teen Center. Your comments and suggestions are very welcome! 'Christopher Hale, Member 'Loni Incarnati, Member 'Lynn Incamati, Member 'Brian Padgett, Member 'David Campbell, Member The Teen Club is busy planning special teen programs such as dances, special workshops, teen trips and special presentations. Watch for information and flyers through your local school and at the Community /Swim Center. Teen Club Members are registered volunteers with the Parks and Recreation Department. They assist the Department with developing recommendations for programs and services to better respond to the needs and interest of youth. The Teen Club also assists staff with Fund Raising, Concession Stand and Special Events. Teen Club meetings are scheduled on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p .m. at the Community /Swim Center. All meetings are open to interested persons. The Teen Club has also developed a Teen Membership Program. This program offers an annual membership fee that includes and activities. discounts on all teen Be Cool at the Teen Club! 19 Spring Herculean �Community Recreation Meet Our New Instructors! Featured Instructors The Hercules Parks and Recreation Department would like to welcome aboard three new instructors, Cheryl Garcia, Ann Jinnett, and Anthony Johnson. All three of these instructors are well qualified in their fields, and have demonstrated the need for their services here in the Hercules community! Instructor Cheryl Garcia joined the department in June 1994 to teach Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) courses. The department had received several requests for these types of courses and was pleased when Cheryl submitted her proposal to teach. Cheryl is a registered nurse with a Master's Degree in Nursing. She has been an Instructor for CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) courses since 1987 with the American Heart Association as well as being an Assistant Clinical Professor at UC San Francisco since 1989. Her classes have been well received and we look forward to continuing these classes over the months to corne! L to R: Anthony Johnson, Cheryl Garcia & Ann Jinnet! The City of Hercules wishes all three of our new instructors continued success with their classes, and we would like to encourage the community to join in on the fun! Stop by and check out the classes, or browse through our brochure for other classes that may be more suited to your particular tastes or hobbies! For more details on any of the courses offered through the Parks and Recreation Department, prease contact the Community/Swim Center registration office at 7998291. 20 Spring Herculean Ann Jinnett has been with the department since January 1995, and currently teaches a variety of Business Workshops for the City of Hercules. Ann is well known for her step-by-step seminars, which are presented throughout the United States. She is the author of a monthly business advice column entitled "Horne Front" for Business Start-Up Magazine. Ann has an extensive background in marketing and research, as well as practical experience in owning her own business. Ann's goal is to assist her students in improving existing business prospects, help them start their businesses, and make their dreams corne true! Anthony Johnson also joined the department in January 1995 to teach beginning computer skills. He has an extensive computer background and has taught an ROP program for the past four years. In Anthony's course beginning computer users can master their PC and Windows at an affordable price. Students leave his courses with a basic understanding of how to get started on their personal computers. He would also like them to be able to work interactively on DOS and Windows with comfort and ease! �Hotlines Do You Need Information or Services? Hotline Numbers to Call Community Hotlines AIDS Project of Contra Costa Battered Women's Alternative Children's Protective Services Contra Costa Crisis & Suicide Intervention Fire Homeless Hotline Police Non-emergency Rape Crisis Hotline Teen to Teen Hotline 356-2437 930-8300 372-8000 620-0174 911 374-3620 724-1111 236-7273 236-8336 Community Resources Boys Scouts of America Contra Costa Child Care Council East Bay Regional Parks District Girls Scouts of America . Hercules Elementary School Hillcrest Elementary School John Swett High School Meals On Wheels Ohlone Elementary School Pinole Hercules Little League Senior Information & Referral Senior Nutrition Program Unified School District West Contra Costa Youth Soccer League WestCAT 674-6100 233-KJDS 562-7275 800/447-GIRL 799-3930 799-4431 787-1088 787-2483 799-0889 799-2494 374-3943 313-6700 234-3825 724-7917 724-7993 Local Utilities & Services Bay Cablevision Caltrans Highway Info. Network East Bay MUD (water) Hercules Post Office Pacific Gas & Electric Richmond Sanitary 262-1800 800/427-7623 232-5051 799-3175 233-4360 262-1610 21 Spring Herculean �Rental Facilities Available For Weddings, Birthday Parties & Celebrations Beautiful Rental Facilities Available at Reasonable Rates The Foxboro Community Center is located at 1025 Canterbury Avenue, adjacent to the Foxboro Neighborhood Park. This facility is best suited for small parties and meetings not to exceed 48 people. It is not available for dances. The Foxboro Center has one small assembly room, restrooms, street parking, and a large outdoor park area including tennis and basketball courts. It does not have a kitchen facility. Standard rental fees include six 6-foot tables, and 60 folding chairs. The Hercules Senior Center is located at 111 Civic Drive, adjacent to the Civic Center Complex. This facility is best suited for parties and meetings not to exceed 100 people. It has one large assembly room, with a wooden floor suitable for dancing. Additional areas include kitchen, outdoor patio area, rest rooms, and parking lot. Standard rental fees include ten 12-foot tables, and 100 folding chairs. The Ohlone Community Center is located at 190 Turquoise Drive, adjacent to the Ohlone Neighborhood Park. This facility is best suited for small parties and meetings not to exceed 75 people. It is not available for dances. The Ohlone Center has one medium sized assembly room, in addition to a residential kitchen, outdoor patio, restroorns, and small parking lot. Standard rental fees include five 12-foot tables, and 100 folding chairs. The Historic Clubhouse is located at 535 Railroad Avenue overlooking the beautiful San Pablo Bay. This facility is in the City's Historical District and is registered as a National Historic Building. It is best suited for parties, fund-raising events, and other social gatherings not to exceed 160 people. It has one large assembly room, in addition to the kitchen, serving room, bar area, bay window alcove, rest rooms, and parking lot. Standard rental fees include twenty 60" round tables (seating for 8), four 6-foot tables, and 200 folding chairs. 22 Spring Herculean �Rental Facilities Call the Community/Swim Center at (510) 799-8291 for Information Call 799-8291 For More Information .. The Community/Swim Center is located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. 1his facility is situated within a beautiful valley surrounded by eucalyptus groves and open space. 1his facility is best suited for parties, fund-raising events, weddings, receptions, and other social gatherings not to exceed 300 people. . The Community Center portion of this facility includes a large assembly room, with a portable stage area, three multipurpose classrooms, a full commercial kitchen, outdoor patio area; rest rooms, and parking lot. Standard rental fees include twenty 12-foot tables, ten 6-foot tables, and 300 folding chairs. The Swim Center portion of this facility includes a large adult lap pool with diving area, including one and three meter diving boards. In addition, there is a smaller children's pool which provides for wading from 0 to 3 feet in depth. Adult pool attendance is limited to a maximum of 250 persons and the children's pool is limited to a maximum of 75 perSons. Rental of the pool areas include supervisory and Iifeguarding staff and is limited to the swim season. ' ~- . .. Refugio Valley Park Gazebo is very popular for outdoor weddings because of its outdoor beauty. The scenic view and easy access provide a unique location for any outdoor celebration! Electricity is available. Rental of this facility does not include tables or chairs. Woodfield &: Ohlone Park Ballfield. are available for rentals. There is a two hour minimum on all rentals. Rental of these facilities does not include equipment or field preparations. Reservation Procedures - For detailed information on rental fees, facility availability and application procedures, pick up a Facility Application Packet at the Community/Swim Center during normal business hours. The packet contains step-by-step instructions for booking all of the City's five facilities. Reservations must be made in person. Phone reservations will no! be accepted. 23 Spring Herculean �Parks & Recreation News! Summer is Just Around the Corner, Get Ready for Fun in the Sun Aquatic Season Opening! New Sewing Classes! Are you tired of the winter rains? Well, spring and summertime activities are just around the corner, and that means fun in the sun at the Hercules Swim Center! The Parks and Recreation Department will be offering a variety of aquatic programs to meet the needs of all swimmers. Activities will include daily public swim, lap swimming, individual or group instructional lessons for all ages and abilities, diving lessons, teen swim periods, water aerobics, and much, much more!! There's a new exciting after school program for students ages 5 to 18 years old. By learning to sew students will learn self esteem and welIness through short-term sewing projects that will give them long-term skills. Unfortunately, program dates and fees are not available at the time of printing for this brochure, however, more information is on its way! Please stop by and pick up your Aquatic schedule in April with a complete listing of aquatic activities, as well as, specific dates, times and fees. For further information, please call 799-8291. Each student is provided with a portable sewing machine during class, and will receive personalized attention from the instructor. A simple pattern is required (Simplicity For Children). Two complimentary sewing classes will be offered for interested students and parents. Students may attend the class, ask questions, and see if this class meets their interests. The spring preview will be held on Saturday, April 1 from 1:00-2:00 pm, and the summer preview will be held on Saturday, June 17 from 1:00-2:00 pm. Both preview classes will be held at the Community / Swim Center. For more information, please call Marie Roberts at 1-800-SEW-4MEE. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Press Room S.E.W. Staff $65.00 res/$70 non-res* * There is an additional $20.00 fee for fabric and servicing of sewing machines, This fee is payable to the instructor at the first class meeting, Kinder S.E. W. (Ages 5 & 6) This class is designed to introduce children to sewing in a non-threatening environment so that they can enjoy a mere positive and successfulleaming experience. 11532-A We Want to Lease Your Expertise! The Hercules Parks and Recreation Department is currently seeking qualified, part-time instructors to teach a variety of activities and/ or programs. Some areas of interest are ceramics, photography, toll painting, children's craft and cooking classes, nutrition and weight management, and youth educational courses. Teaching through the Parks and Recreation Department can be easy with flexible scheduling, multiple facility locations, and easy registration procedures. If you have a hobby or special interest and want to teach others, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 7998291. Instructor proposal packets are available at the Community /Swim Center registration office for all interested instructors. 24 Spring Herculean 11532-8 11532-C Wed Wed Wed 4/5-5/3 5/10-6/7 6/21-7/ 19 2-330 pm 2-3:30 pm 11-12:30 pm S.E. W. (Ages 7 to 18) This class is designed to begin teaching specific sewing skills to students. These skills can be carried on into a lifetime accomplishment. 11533-A 11533-8 11533-C Wed Wed Wed 4/5-5/3 5/10-6/7 6/21-7/19 3:30-5 pm 3:30-5 pm 12:30-2 pm Speed S.E. W. (Ages 10 to 18) This class is for the more advanced student. We will begin to use an overlock/ serger to learn various speed sewing techniques. Stretch pants, leggings, and sweatpants will be the focus of this class. 11534-A 11534-8 11534-C Wed Wed Wed 4/5-5/3 5/10-6/7 6/21-7/19 5-6 pm 5-6 pm 2-3 pm �Classes Adult Activities Country Western Dancing CPR (Basic Cardiac Life Support) The Parks and Recreation Department invites you to put your best boot forward and learn the latest in Country Western Dancing. Students will have fun and be dancing in the nightclubs with confidence before they know it! This Heartsaver course will include background information about heart disease, risk factors, prudent heart living and heart and lung function. One-rescuer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and foreign body airway obstruction will be taught for adults, children and infants. The course will consist of lecture and practice on CPR manikins. Certification will be from the American Heart Association. Students, ages ten (10) through adult may attend the classes but parental supervision is required. Students should dress comfortably with leather-soled shoes. Classes are designed for couples and singles alike! Location: Instructor: Partner Dancing Historic Clubhouse Mike Tarabini & Mary Meienberg $20 res/$22 non-res Location: Instructor: Fee: 41524-C Mon 3/20-4/10 7:30-9 pm Couples Pattern Dances - Drifter, Cowboy Cha Cha, Horseshoe, and Caribbean Cape Community j5wim Center. Press Room Fee: Cheryl Garcia $25 res/$30 non-res 41508-B 11508-A 11508-B Sat Sat Sat 10am-2 pm 10 am-2pm 10 am-2 pm 3/11 5/20 7/22 Dog Obedience 11524-B Mon 6/19-7/10 West Coast Swing 7:30-9 pm Basic dog obedience helps to develop a confident relationship between dog and handler. This class is designed for both pet and owner and will teach you to train your dog with kindness, not abuse. The beginning class is designed for dogs over 4 months of age and will teach the handler how to train his/her dog to heel, sit, stay, stand and come on command. 7:30-9 pm Location: Instructor: Ohlone Elementary School Yard 11524-C Man 7/17-8/7 Free style Cha Cha Fee: $30 res/$33 non-res 41524-D Man 4/17-5/8 7:30-9 pm Western Waltz 11524-A Two Step Man 5/15-6/12* 7:30-9 pm Line Dancing Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center Geri Chandler-Foley $20 res/$22 non-res 11519-A Tues 3/7-3/28 7:30-9 pm Rockit,Aliey Cat, Wild-Wild-West, Linda Lou Eileen Hanson Beginner Class 41509-C Sat 11509-A Tues 4/22-5/27 6/6-7/18* 10-11 am 6:30-7:30 pm 4/22-5/27 6/6-7/18* 9-10 am 7:30-8:30 pm Intermediate Class 41510-C 11510-A Sat Tues *No class will be held Tuesday, July 4th. 11519-B Tues 4/4-4/25 7:30-9 pm Tush Push, Norma Jean, Boot Scoolin' Boogie, Barroom Romeo 11519-C Tues 5/2-5/30 7:30-9 pm Crusing, Walkin Wazi, Slappin Leather, rravelin 4 Comers, Waltz Across Texas 11519-D Tues 6/6-6/27 7:30-9 pm Western Crawl, West Coast Strut, Electric Slide, Flying 8, No Way Jose 11519-E Tues 7/11-7/25 7:30-9 pm Tropicana Parking Lot, Midnight Waltz 25 Spring Herculean �Classes Adult Activities Flea Market Beginning Ballroom Dancing The City of Hercules will be sponsoring a Spring Flea Market. This is a great opportunity to clean out those overloaded closets and cupboards. Get together with neighbors. Who knows what you may find? Dazzle your friends by learning steps and variations in Fox Trot (Grapevine), Single Swing, and Reggae! You'll also learn some Polka! Adults of all ages are invited to experience the joy of partner dancing! This is an outstanding opportunity for newcomers to learn the basics of "lead and follow" danCing, and for seasoned dancers to sharpen their skills and learn new steps. Spaces are limited and are reserved on a first come, first served basis. To reserve a space, stop by the registration office at the Community /Swim Center, or you may mail in your registration fees. Location: Fee: 40101-A 40101-B Creekside Shopping Center $20/day res/$25/day non-res Sun 3/19 8:30 am-4 pm Sun 3/26 8:30 am-4 pm Aspiring Writers Fee: Fee: l1S04-A $60 res/$65 non-res Thur 5/18-8/10 7:30-9 pm • If you sign up for the beginner & intermediate classes, the cost is $100 res and $10S non-res per person. These writing courses are designed for adults, teens, and all experience levels! Participants will explore all forms of writing depending on the interests of class members. Various forms will include biographies, autobiographies, journals, essays, short stories, novels, and poetry. Information on how to market one's writing will also be provided throughout the course. Loca tion: Instructor: Assisted by: Senior Center Mr. & Mrs. Jerry August Mr. & Mrs . Gani Tolentino Location: Instructors: Couples: Please pre-register at the Community /Swim Center Individuals: Register 1/2 hour early at the first class meeting Community j 5wim Center, Village Room Sue Clark $45 res/$50 non-res Beginners: 41501-B 11501-A Tues Tues 3/28-5/30 7/11-9/12 7:30-9 pm 7:30-9 pm 4/12-6/21 7/12-9/13 7:30-9 pm 7:30-9 pm Intermediate/Advanced: 41501-D 11501-B Wed Wed Stress Reduction Intermediate Ballroom Stress is a potent factor in many illnesses from headaches to heart disease. It is also a factor in determining quality of Iile; whether you have a good or bad day can be dependent on how you handle stress. Although the causes of stress are complex, the techniques for redUCing stress are Simple. In this class, students will learn basic breathing techniques, a body scan meditation, and Simple yoga-based stretching exercises. Students will be asked to commit to 4S minute daily practice sessions between class meetings. Please bring a blanket to each class. Expand your dancing repertoire by learning steps and variations in Waltz (Carousel), West Coast Swing (Pass and Whip), and CHA CHA CHA (Breaks and Turns)! You'll also learn some Polka! Adults of all ages are invited to enhance their joy of partner dancing! This is an outstanding opportunity for seasoned dancers to learn new steps, styles, and combinations. Location: Fee: 41512-B 41512-D 26 Senior Center Mr. & Mrs. Jerry August Mr. & Mrs. Gani Tolentino $60 res/$65 non-res l1S0S-A Thur Monday - Community /swim Center Thur ~ Ohlone Community Center Instructor: Location: Instructors: Assisted by: Fee: Phyllis Clipson $40 res/$45 non-res Mon 4/3-5/22 4/13-6/1 Thur Spring Herculean 9-10:15 am 5:45-7 pm S/18-8/1O 8:30-10 pm �Classes Adult Activities Investment Basics This course will introduce you to basic information about stocks, mutual bonds, mutual funds, and other common securities. The course will include such topics as tax free investing, alternatives to low yield CD's, mutual funds, retirement planning, and how to read the financial pages. No previous experience necessary. Location: Instructor: Fee: Various Locations Dr. Richard Speed, Ph.D. $12 res/$15 non-res 41511-C 41511-0 11511-A 11511-B 11511-C Tues Tues Tues Tues Thur 3/7-3/28 4/ 4-4/ 25 5/9-5/ 30 6/6-6/27 7/6-7/27 7:8:30 pm 7-8:30 pm 7-8:30 pm 7-8:30 pm 7-8:30 pm Business course students taking a short break from their studies! Mastering Your PC & MS Windows This comprehensive seminar approaches technology from a layman's standpoint. The information is presented in a lively and interactive atmosphere. This course will teach you all you need to know to get started with your personal computer. The goal is to help you work interactively on the DOS and WINDOWS desktop with comfort and ease. You will learn the in's and out's ofPC'ing! ·Location: Senior Center, 111 Civic Drive Instructor: Anthony Johnson $29 Res/$33 Non-Res Fee: Students are required to purchase a textbook. lnformation will be distributed the first day of class. 41502-C 11502-A 11502-B Sat Sat Sat 3/18-4/8 4/29-5 / 20 6/17-7/8 9:30-11am 9:30-11am 9:30-11am Students will be required to purchase a textbook; information will be distributed at first class meeting. 27 Spring Herculean �Classes Adult ActiVities Mace & Pepper Gas Training Hercules Public Stargazing Assault Prevention Training and Consulting Services is a training institute that has been certified by the State Department of Justice to license private citizens in the use of tear gas for seli-protection. Looking for something different for an evening out? Want something fun, educational, and free to do in the evening with the children? Under clear night skies' right here in Hercules, see exciting, brilliant views of the moon, planets, beautiful star clusters, galaxies, the Milky Way, and other wonders through telescopes and binoculars, and learn about what you see. The goal of this vital program is to help you reduce your risk of assault, and increase your self-confidence and personal safety. Mace and/ or pepper gas formulation can stop an aggressor up to ten feet away, almost instantaneousl y. The legal issues concerning pepper based tear gas will also be explained. This course is certified by the State Department of Justice and a State license is issued immediately after completion of the approved training course. (It is illegal for a person to possess tear gas without a State license.) In addition to the instruction, class content includes a variety of information pertaining to personal safety on the street, while at work, and in the home. A portion of the lecture will be devoted to the prevention of car jacking and other types of assaults. This class is open to the general public. Youth 16 and 17 years old must have signed parental consent. Mace and pepper gas containers are available for purchase the day of the class but are not included in the course fee. Training and certification includes OC (pepper gas spray). Students already possessing a mace license may take this course at half price to receive the additional OC certification. Location: Come to our public stargazing program conducted by experienced amateur astronomers for the benefit and enjoyment of skywatchers of all ages. If you are a teacher, bring your class; if a parent, bring your children. If you are an amateur astronomer, novice or expert, bring your own binoculars and telescopes and share your knowledge and enthusiasm. Please, no smoking or alcohol, and no flashlights without a red filter. Dress warm. For more information, call (510) 526-5974. On scheduled evenings, call (510) 7998237 after 7:30 p.m .. Location: Instructor: Foxboro Neighborhood Park David Harris & Marc Duncan No Charge 3/254/22,4/29,5/6,6/3,6/24,7/22,7/29, 8/19,8/26 TIme: Sat At dusk , Weather permitting! Partly cloudy OK! Fee: Dates: Community /Swim Center 5/20 Senior Center for all other dates Instructor: Fee: 41515-C 41515-D 11515-A 11515-B 11515-C Ted Todd $31 res/$33.50 non-res Sat 3/18 Sat 4/22 Sat 5/20 Sat 6/10 Sat 7/15 10-12 noon 10-12 noon 10-12 noon 10-12 noon 10-12 noon Oil Painting Have fun while learning to draw, paint, deSign, mix colors, and combine colors. Students will also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. This course allows students to learn on an individual basis at their own pace, while developing talents that they have been wishing to accomplish for years. There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply information will be provided when registering. Location: Instructor: Community /Swim Center, Village Room Maria S.C. Davi Fee: $27 res/$30 non res 41516-B Tues 3/14-5/2 11516-A Tues 5/16-7/11' 'No class will be held July 4 Holiday 28 Spring Herculean 1-3pm 1-3 pm LEARNING STAR ~ PRESCHOOl 6:45 A.M. 10 6:15 P.M. AGES 3 MOS. - 5 YRS. OLD 'FAMILY DAYCARE' 'BALANCED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM 'KINDERGARTEN PREPARATION' INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION -Full or Part-Time* 'NUTRITIOUS MEALS & SNACKS' LICENSE NO. 070215056 245-8100 �Classes Adult Activities Business Workshops The Hercules Parks and Recreation Department welcomes Instructor Ann Jinnett! Ann is an author, consultant, and speaker, as well as a successful business owner. She has co-authored six business books which are published by Dearborn Trade and Upstart Publishing, and are available in most local libraries and bookstores. In 1989, Ann was named "Small Press Publisher of the Year, and was recently selected by the U.S. Small Business Administration to co-write their official business plan publication based upon her book, "Anatomy of a Business Plan." This combination of practical experience and business know-how makes her a valuable addition to the Hercules program! Session One - "Steps to Small Business Start-Up" All successful businesses begin with an idea. In this course, students will discover how to refine their ideas, learn the "nuts and bolts" of starting a business, and prepare to carry their idea through marketing and advertising. The class is designed to provide students with all necessary materials and confidence needed to . put their products or services into the marketplace. Location: Fee: Community /Swim Center, Press Room $40 res/$45 non-res' 41503-A 41503-B 11503-A Wed Wed Tues 3/29-4/5 5/3-5/10 6/13-6/20 7-9 pm 7-9 pm 7-9 pm • The course fee includes the textbook "Steps to Small Business Start-up". Session Two - "Marketing: Researching, Reaching, and "Retaining Your Target Market" This comprehensive presentation leads students through Dr. Frank Zisman Dr.Katerina R. Zisman Dr. Melissa R. Sheppard OPTOMETRY Complete Family Vision Care 1:< Comprehensive Eye Examinations 1:< Total Contact Lens Care 1:< Extensive Selection of Frames 1:< Evening and Saturday Appointments In Hercules! 1581 Sycamore Ave., Suite 10 • Hercules please call 799-7380 for an appOintment a three step process of marketing: researching product/ service ideas and potential customers, reaching a business' target market (customers) through promotion and advertiSing, and retaining a customer base through service and satisfaction. Location: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Press Room $40 res/$45 non-res' 41506-B 11506-A Wed Thur 5/17 & 5/24 6/22-6 /29 7-9 pm 7-9 pm *The course fee includes the textbook "Target Marketing", Session Three - "Anatomy of a Business Plan" Business plans share three critical factors : 1) All lending institutions require one, 2) All businesses need one, 3) Few people know how to write one! This step-by-step workshop is designed to take the mystery out of writing your plan. Location: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Press Room $40 res/$45 non-res' 41507-B 11507-A Thur Tues 5/25 & 6/1 7/11-7/18 7-9 pm 7-9 pm "The course fee includes the textbook" Anatomy of a Business Plan". 29 Spring Herculean �Classes Adult Activities Parenting Can Be Fun! The Parks and Recreation Department is continuing in its second year in providing assistance to parents and guardians in opening communication with their children, learning family problem solving skills, and/ or options for families in conflict. The Hercules Educational Living Program (H.E.L.P) is a collaborative effort between the Richmond Adult School Division of the West Contra Costa Unified School District and the City of Hercules. The goal of this program is to provide a variety of workshops and activities which will aide families within the community in resolving today's parenting issues. Each session is designed to assist parents and guardians to improve upon their parenting skills, as well as, socialize and network with other concerned parents in the community. The learning environment is supportive and trusting, and also very informative! Both agencies have dedicated staff to continue planning various programs for the community's growth and learning! If you have any ideas for program topics, please contact the Recreation Supervisor at the Community /Swim Center registration office, 799-8291. We would really appreciate your ideas! Session I - "The Challenge of PreSchoolers" The challenge of parenting pre-schoolers can sometimes be a frustrating experience. What do you do with the endless fighting and tantrums? How do you keep from raising your voice to get their attention? In this threesession course, you will learn how to deal with the inevitable conflicts that arise between family members. Specific skills in listening to children and communicating clearly and effectively to them will be addressed. We will also look at ways to solve problems in a caim, respectful manner. Location: Instructor: Fee: Senior Center Sheila Martin Chan, M.A $12 res & non-res 11518-A Wed 30 4/26-5/10 Spring Herculean 7:15-9:15 pm Session II - "The Elementary Years: Avoid the Struggles!" Why don't elementary school age children listen to their parents? The constant fights over homework, after school lessons, chores, and peer pressure can make parenting a real struggle. In this three-session course, you will learn how to prevent these conflicts and deal with others as they arise in a mutually respectful manner. Parenting can also be fun and rewarding with the appropriate knowledge and skills. Location: Instructor: Fee: Senior Center Sheila Martin Chan, M.A. $12 res & non-res 11518-B Wed 5/24-6/7 7:15-9:15 pm Session III - "Effective Parenting of Teens: Why They Act That Way & What You Can Do About Jt!" What do teens really need? What are they up to? Why do they do the things they do? How do you influence them or get them to behave responsibly? These and other questions will be answered in this four-session course. You'll learn specific parenting and communication skills, and how to apply them to the many challenges you and your teen face. The course will focus on the daily issues unique to coping with and constructively raising teenagers. Location: Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Community Center Doug Spangler $12 res & non-res 11518-C Thurs 5/4-5/25 7:15-9:15 pm �Classes Youth Activities Lowell Ballet Academy Youth Oil Painting The Lowell Ballet Academy is now in its second season with the Parks and Recreation Department! The Lowell Ballet Academy utilizes the Royal Academy of Dancing methodology and syllabus, a style of teaching that is internationally recognized. Instructor Sally Whitehead received her formal training and performing experience at the Houston Ballet and the Oakland Ballet and has been teaching in Hercules for over eight years. There is a ballet dress code required for this class. Information will be distributed the first day of class. Youth, ages 7-17 years, will have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors. Your child will also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. This course allows students to learn on an individual basis at their own pace, while making new friends and developing new talents. Instructor: Fees: Sally Whitehead 1 class per week 2 classes per week 3 classes per week Unlimited classes $ 30 res / $33 non-res $ 60 res/ $66 non-res $ 80 res/$88 non-res $100 res/$110 non-res Community / Swim Center, Village & Press RID Location: Instructor: Fee: $27 res/$30 non-res 41521-B 11521-A 41521-D 11521-B Tues Tues Fri Fri Maria S.c. Davi 3/14-5/2' 5/ 16-7/ 11' 3/ 17-5/ 12' 5/ 26-7/ 14' 3:30-5 pm 3:30-5 pm 3:30-5 pm There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply information will be provided at time of registration. Primary Class (Beginners - 7 to 8 years old) Location: Historic Clubhouse, 535 Railroad Avenue Saturdays 9:00-9:45 am 11526-A 4/1-5/20" 'No class will be held Friday, 4/ 14 (Easter Holiday) and Tuesday, 7/ 4 (4th of July) B Level Class (Beginners - 9 to 12 years old) Location: Historic Clubhouse, 535 Railroad Avenue Saturdays 9:45-10:45 am 11527-A 4/1-5/20" The Hercules Parks and Recreation Department introduces Instructor Mark Schneider. Mark currently resides in Hercules and is an Elementary School teacher at Shannon Elementary School in Pinole. He has a B.A. in Liberal Studies from San Francisco State University, holds a valid Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, and is pursuing a Language Development Specialist Credential. Pre-Elementary through Intermediate Levels Day: Varied' Tune: Varied' Location: Varied' 11528-A 3/ 27-5/ 20" 'Days and times are scheduled with the instructor for the advanced level classes listed above. •• There will be no classes scheduled from April 9 through April 22 due to a two week Easter vacation break. Basic Mathmatic Skills Workshop This course is designed for children in grades 3 through 5, who have a basic working knowledge of math principles. The course environment is set-up as an informal gathering of students who would like assistance with current math assignments from their school. Students are encouraged to bring current homework assignments so that the instructor may assi$t them and enrich their mathematical skills. The course format will include lecture & demonstration, peer tutoring, and one-on-one instruction. The class size is limited to the first ten children, so we encourage you to sign up early! Students may guarantee their space by submitting a $15 deposit for each week that they are interested in attending. The balance is due by the Friday before the week starts. The deposit amount is non-refundable after the . balance due date. Students of the Lowell Ballet Academy at the Hercules Historic Clubhouse 32 Spring Herculean Location: Fee: Ohlone Comm. Center, 190 Turquoise Dr $30 res / $33 non-res per week 41514-I-Q Man & Wed 3/6-5/3 4:30-5:45pm �Classes Martial Arts Kali - The Ancient Filipino Martial Art Karate KALI is the warrior art of the Sri-Visaya and Majapahit Empires of the ancient Indonesian world. Named after the Hindu Goddess of War, KALI has evolved into a martial art that employes hand arts, kicking and grappling. Specifically KALI is known for its use of long and short garrote (stick), doublacada (two sticks), and its use of the blade. In today's world, you and your family are exposed daily to issues of violence, gangs, weapons, and child molestation/abduction. This class is designed to provide participants with proven methods of increasing one's alertness and awareness, as well as, providing a solid philosophy in self defense, self discipline, and self confidence. The class is on-going and students may enroll at any time. For more information on specific styles or levels, call the instructor at (707) 425-1847. Location: Lnstructor: Fee: 51539-1 51539-) 51539-K 51539-L 51539-M Tues Tues Historic Clubhouse Joseph Arriola $40 res/$45 non-res Monthly Fee $20 res/$25 non-res - additional family members March April May June July 7:15-8:15 pm Youth (7 -12 yrs) 7:15-9:15 pm Adults (12 yrs and up) Wed Classes at Community /Swim Center Thur Classes at Historic Clubhouse Fri Classes at Community /Sw im Center Instructor: Joe Garcia Fees: $35 res/$38 non-res Monthly fee $20 res/$22 non-res - additional family members Locations: 51529-1 51529-j 51529-K 51529-L 51529-M March April May june july Tiny Tots Karate - Ages 4 to 5 yrs. Wed 4:00-4:30 pm Children must know their right from their left. This course is designed to introduce the child to the world of Karate, as well as, making the child aware of his/her surroundings. Judo Judo is a martial art that concentrates pnmarily on throwing and grappling techniques. The striking and self-defense techniques are practiced only in Kata form. Judo has been an Olympic event since 1964, and is the only martial art til become an official Olympic sport. The instructor will take registration for all classes at any time during the sessions. If you wish to speak to the instructor prior to eruollment, you may call 799-9906, or you may visit the class. Location: Instructor: Fees: 51519-1 51519-) 51519-K 51519-L 51519-M Ohlone Community Center Wayne Cunningham $35 res/$38 non-res Based on a monthly rate $17 res/$19 non-res additional family members March April May June July Junior Class - Ages 7 to 11 Mon / Wed Continuing Senior Class - Ages 12 and up Mon / Wed Continuing Katas (Pre-arranged Forms) Friday 6:30-8:30 pm All White Belts - Beginners & children under 10 Wed 4:30-5:30 pm All Yellow Belts - Children under 10 yrs, 9 KY Wed 5:30-6:30 pm All Green Belts - Children under 10 yrs 6:30-7:30 pm Wed All Yellow Belts- Adults Thur 5-6 pm All Green Belts and Beginner Whilte Belts - Adults Thur 6-7 pm All Purple Belts and Brown Belts - Children & Adults Thur 7-8 pm All Belts - students must have fighting gear to attend this class. No exceptions Fri 5:30-6:30 pm ,. There is an additional fee of $28.50, for the complete uniform. All orders and payments for the uniform are taken by the instructor. 6:30-8:30 pm 6-9 pm 33 Spring Herculean �Senior Services Come Visit Your Senior Center! Hercules Senior Center 111 Civic Drive 799 - 8219 Friends, Food, Fun and Companionship is what the Hercules Senior program is all about. Join our center for a day of activities or to just come and relax for awhile. The program provides a variety of social and recreational activities in a home-like atmosphere with an emphasis on hospitality. You will be warmly welcomed by our volunteer staff when you stop in to visit our center or to ask for additional information about our programs and Special Services Free Blood Pressure Screening 2nd Wed of the month 9:30 am Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) Free help with: Medicare, Medicap, Billings/Claims, NurSing Home Insurance, Legal Services 1st & 3rd Mon 9-10:30 am By Appointment Only! Legal, Health, Personal, Immigration & Job Referrals services. Notary Public Free Service - By Appointment Only In this supportive environment you will find a variety of social, recreational and intellectual services for all seniors. The Hercules Senior program and support services are available to adults 55 and over. Most activities and programs welcome participation by adults of all ages on a space available basis. These services include classes, day/overnight excursions, nutrition services, health screening services, multi-cultural enrichment, and much, much more! Our program strives to ensure a physically and emotionally non-threatening environment for all, as well as encouraging socialization with peers. We encourage you to drop in and say hello to our staff and volunteers any time Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Our center will provide you with updated information on current and upcoming activities and events. On-Going Activities Golden Days Hot Lunch Program Mon-Wed-Fri 11:30 Participant must b·e age 60 or older. Sign up one day prior. Cost: $1.50-$1.75 Pot Luck Lunch 2nd Thursday of month Classes Ballroom Dancing Wed 1-3 pm Country Line Dancing Mon 9-10 am Instructor: Gil Chun Bingo Monday-Wednesday-Thursday-Friday 12:30-2 pm English as Second Language (ESL) Mon/Thur 12:30-3:00 pm No charge. Offered through Richmond Adult Education Miscellaneous Crafts Wed/Fri Call for schedule 10-1 pm Nutrition 2nd Thur 10-11 am Instructor: Tracy Baker, Doctors Hospital Tai Chi Tues 8:30-10 am Instrudor: Bryan Umeki Contra Costa Mosquito Ii VClCtor Control District would like to advise you of services available to you free of charge: Mosquitoes Inspection. advice. control Mosquitofish for stocking in your pond Rodents IIdvice on parvvention/control Skunks Traps for skunk removal Ticks Identification Ii information Yellowjackets Control of ground-nests Pubic Education Presentations Ii Displays (51) 685-9301 Ext. 112 155 Mason Circle Concord. CII 94520 Spring Herculean $2.50/ class 12 Noon Hercules Healthy Hikers Mon and Thur 9-10 am This walking group meets at Refugio Valley Park. 34 $1/ class �Senior Services IjYou Don't See Your Favorite Class, Let Us Know New Adventure in Hercules Healthy Nutrition There's no need for nutritious food to be boring!!! Join Registered Dietician Tracy Taylor-Baker for discussions, food tasting, grocery store tours, recipe sharing and more on the second Thursday of each month. With the help of a very enthusiastic tour guide we are in the process of planning some dynamite one day excursions for the spring. Our next adventure will be on April 18. We have planned a trip to the Russian River, a tour of Korbel Winery, and an elegant luncheon at a This class will help you learn to evaluate and maintain or local Country Club! Call the Senior Center to receive improve your own eating habits and health. Whether details of this exciting series of trips. Don't miss out! from reduced activity, dental or medical conditions, medications or less acute senses, OUf nutritional needs change with age. In addition, it seems everywhere you look there is new and changing information on nutrition and health. If you want help sorting out fact from fiction, bring your questions to the experts. Doctors Hospital's popular nutrition program has been offered here at the Center since 1989. How about joining the Healthy Hikers in Refugio Valley Park at 9:00 am. and then staying for this interesting and enjoyable class! 2nd Thursday of each month 10 am no fee Introduction to Art: Mixed Media Students do original projects in a variety of media: Ink, charcoal, water based paint, colored pencils, collage and more! (no oil paint - sorry). We emphasize personal creative expression and learn techniques to increase your ability to see more accurately. Good composition will be taught. Students provide own materials! Beginning through advanced students are encouraged in a very supportive art atmosphere led by Diane Rusnak, Bay Area artist and teacher for 30 years. This class is currently in session and students may join now. Tuesday Through May 2, 1~95 Driver Improvement for Drivers 55 + This course is deSigned for mature drivers to help increase awareness of driving precautions that can, and should, be used to compensate for diminished physical and visual skills. You will improve your driving skills and become eligible for reduced insurance costs. When you complete this 8 hour course of instruction with our 10 am-I pm The Friendly Visitor Program We would like to let you know about a valuable service which is offered through the Family and Community Services of Contra Costa. What is the Friendly Visitor Program? A one-an-one volunteer visiting program. Whom does it serve? Isolated and frail adults 60 and a 3 YEAR CERTIFICATE, registered with the Department above. of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This certificate registration is your record of eligibility for REDUCED AUTO INSUR- What is its purpose? To help homebound elderly keep their independence and to relieve loneliness and feelings ANCE PREMIUMS. of isolation. This 4 week course will be offered at the Hercules Senior Is there a fee for this service? No. Center on Tuesdays from 9:30-11:30 am. This course starts 4/4/95 and the fee is $12.00. The fees may be paid to the Adult Education Department or to the instrudor at How does one request more information on this prothe first class. gram? Simply call the Friendly Visitor Coordinator at 237-7887 and they will be happy to provide complete experienced driver education instructor, you will receive information on this service. 35 Spring Herculean �Youth Services Child Care Tiny Tots The Parks & Recreation Department offers a Before/ After School Child Care Program for children in grades K-6. The Child Care Program is designed to enhance the child's school experience through socialization and recreation activities. The program operates during the school year from 6:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. The daily schedule is structured to offer a variety of activities including crafts, games, sports, cultural appreciation, and life skills. Within the daily schedule there is also a short time allotted for homework. The Child Care Program is offered in the City's Child Care Buildings at Ohlone School and Hercules School (Lupine Site). For more information, please contact the Program Coordinators at each location. Hanna Ranch School is now open. After School Care for 4-5-6 grades is available. Register at the Community Swim/Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. For information call 799-8259. 2480 Refugio Valley Road 245-4803 1905 Lupine 799-8259 Hanna Ranch Child Care Ctr. License No . 070215103 Lupine Child Care Ctr. License No. 070209101 1616 Pheasant Ohlone Child Care Ctr. 799-8224 License No. 070210873 Registration for Lupine and Hanna Ranch Fall Child Care begins June 5, 1995. Registration for Ohlone Child Care 1995-96 School Year begins May 1, 1995. The Tiny Tots program is a pre-school experience for children 2 yrs. 9 mos. to 5 yrs. of age. The Tiny Tots Preschool consists of two different types of program options to serve the children based upon their age. The program is designed to assist your child in developing self-confidence and self-esteem, along with a sense of responsibility and independence. The activities will cover the social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and creative aspects of your child's development. Registration is also open to non-residents and is accepted on a first come, first served basis. Tilly Tots programs are offered at the following locations: Lupine Child Care Center 1905 Lupine Ohlone Child Care Center 1616 Pheasant Foxboro Community Center 1025 Canterbury Drive The "Little Learner" program is designed to introduce children to the preschool experience. The emphasis of this class is learning how to work with others in a variety of social situations. Numbers, colors, shapes, and letters are introduced and special attention is paid to both large and small motor development. T/Th 9-12 noon $78 res/$82 non-res/Monthly The "Pre-Kindergarten" program is designed for 4-yearaIds who will start kindergarten the following school year. 1hls program is designed to prepare children for kindergarten, and not to accelerate them beyond the basic requirements set by the school district. M / W /F 9-12 noon $115 res/$120 non-res/Monthly Registration for the 95-96 Tilly Tots Program will be accepted beginning June 5,1995 at the Community / Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. For more information, please contact the Tilly Tots Program Coordinator at 799-8259 or 799-8235. Space is limited. Child Care Program Fees These fees are monthly. Fees do not include holidays and scheduled inservice (non-student) days. Three-Day Option/Monthly Five-Day Option/Monthly Kinder Grade 1-3 Grade 4-6 Kinder Grade 1-3 Grade 4-6 A.M. Care A.M. Care $ 55 $ 92 $55 $ 55 $ 92 $ 92 School Dismissal to 4:30 p.m. School Dismissal to 4:30 p.m. $124 $ 79 $64 $106 $207 $132 School Dismissal to 6:30 p.m. School Dismissal to 6:30 p.m. $119 $299 $212 $199 $179,", $127 Four-Day Option/Monthly A.M. Care $ 74 $ 74 $ 74 School Dismissal to 4:30 p.m. $166 $106 $ 85 School Dismissal to 6:30 p .m. $239 36 $170 Spring Herculean $159 �New Teen Program Safe, Fun Activities for Teens Spring 1995 Teen Program Teen Table Tennis Anyone? The Teen Center will operate Tuesday and Thursday, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Community jSwim Center located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road in the Dynamite Room. The Teen Center will provide recreational opportunities to youth, ages 13-18 (entering 7th through 12th grades). Youth must provide a copy of Birth Certificate upon initial registration. This New Table Tennis Program is just one of our efforts to provide alternative recreation opportunities for teens and others. This program is designed to provide competitive table tennis action for all who want to improve their knowledge and skill of the game. The City has acquired top-quality Table Tennis Tables which are approved by the U.s. Table Tennis Association and the International Table Tennis Federation. The Teen Activity Room is restricted to Teens Only! No adult participation; however, Parents and Guardians are welcome to drop by and observe. We welcome your comments and suggestions. This Room will be open to all youth who have paid the required fees. The Activity Room is equipped with Table HockeyFoosball Table, Ping Pong Table, Bumper Pool Table, Colorful Heavy Duty Multi-Use Card Tables, Comfortable Padded Stacking Chairs, Color TV jVCR, Cassette Stereo and a Jet Hockey game. Spring Activities will include: • Trips '" Classes • Teen Club "'Dominoes • Tutoring ' • Guest Speakers • Basketball • Chess • Foosball ... Tournaments • SpeCial Events • Checkers • Card Games • Jet Hockey Program Fees: Drop-In, Teen Center $1.25 Res/$1.50 Non-Res Per Day New Teen Membership Program The City of Hercules Parks & Recreation Department has developed a new Membership Program for Teens. This program includes Annual Membership fees and discounts for Department Sponsored events. Members will receive 10-20% discounts on selected Trips and Tours, Special Events and Classes. Discount Teen Membership Cards expire November 30 of each year. Buy yours Today!!! Annual Fees: $10-Res/$12-Non-Res. Look for more information corning soon on this New Teen Membership Program. Drop-In, Teen Center $1.00/Res-$1.25 Non-Res Location: Ohlone Comm. Center, 190 Turquoise Drive 51708I-L Ages: 6-12 Tues Ages: 13- Up Fri All Ages Sat Sun 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Youth 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Teens / Adults 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 10:00 am - 2:00 pm All Ages Fees for Teen Table Tennis Program: Annual Membership Fee for Youth Ages 6-18: $10 Res-$12 Non-Res Annual Membership Fee for Teens / Adults 19-Up: $20 Res-$22 Non-Res Monthly Drop-In Fee for Youth Ages 6-12: $10 Res-$12 Non-Res Monthly Drop-In Fee for Teens Ages 13-18: $15 Res-$18 Non-Res Monthly Drop-In Fee for Adults 19-Up: $20 Res-$23 Non-Res ft_ Monthly Drop-In Fees must be paid at the Community /Swim Center. Each participant must bring his / her receipt to Ohlone Community Center. • Coming Soon! Summer Fun! Summer Activities are set to begin Monday, June 19, 1995 and conclude Friday, August 25, 1995. The Program will operate Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. The City has planned a special 10 week Summer program with a wide range of activities. The program will once again include swinuning, basketball, teen field trips, and lots more! The Program will be expanded to include one additional activity room. New sports equipment and a jet hockey game will be added to this year's program. One room will be set aside just for Table Games, Videos, Guest Speakers and Movies. A Special Sports Week has been added with more local excursions. Look for more information in the Summer Issue of the Herculean! 38 Spring Herculean �Teen Activities & Services Fun Activities For Teens Spring Fun Trip! Just for Teens! Universal Studios & Hollywood Walk of Fame Tours! The Teen Activity Center will offer a 3 day and 2 night trip to Hollywood during the Spring Break of the West Contra Costa Unified School District. Fee: Date: Creative Drama for Teens Acting is doing something real in an imaginary situation. If you want to learn about yourself, how you act and react to others then this is the class for you! $193 Res-$213 Non-Res Wed., April 19, 1995, 8:00 a.m. through Friday, April 21, 1995, 8:00 p.m. Full payment due by Saturday, April 8, 1995. Includes Universal Studios Pass, 2 nights at the Universal Hilton Towers Hotel, Round Trip On Charter Bus, Hollywood Walk of Fame Tour and An Evening At Universal City Walk! Seats Are Limited, Sign up Early! The ability to express yourself whether in speech or action lends itself to positive feelings of self worth. All this and FUN as well! This FREE course in basic acting techniques will improve concentration, employ imagination and aid in developing awareness in communication. No memorization or acting experience is required. Parent information meeting Wesdesday April 12, 1995, Community (Swim Center at 6:00 p.m. Instructor Ronica Steam specializes in teaching acting skills. She earned degrees in Theater, Communication, Counseling and Psychology from Columbia University. She has been involved in professional theater, films and television as an actress, writer and director in the U.S. and Greece. While living in New York her credits include five appearances in Woody Allen films; working with the world famous director Franco Zefferelli in "Endless Love;" and appearances on "All My Children" and "One Life to Live." Ronica comes to us from Contra Costa College, the cosponsors of this class. All teen girls and their parents are invited to attend a FREE preview for an upcoming series of educational image workshops on Saturday, April 1, 1995 from 11a.m. to 12 noon. The workshops will provide in-depth information targeted specifically for young women. The twohour workshops will include demonstrations and handson, practical advice that you can use immediately to enhance your appearance and your self confidence. The workshops include: Location: Community /Swim Center, Press Room Instructor: NO FEE Ronica Steam Wed 3/29-6/7 Teen Girl Image Workshop Hue & You Teen Vogue Face Value 4-6 pm Discovever which colors make you look your prettiest and how to wear them. Discuss clothes and styles and how they relate to your body type. Learn shin care, makeup, and hairstyles that enhance your bea uty. Image Impact Discover the power and impact of first impressions. Each workshop is $25. Workshop dates to be scheduled at the preview meeting. Register today for the free preview. Location: Instructor: Community ISwirn Center Carol Rose, Image Consultant Carol Rose is an Image Consultant with over 14 years of experience. She has helped hundreds of men, women, and teens improve their image and self-esteem. Carol conducts image seminars for Bay Area businesses and is a member of the Association of Image Consultants International. 39 Spring Herculean �Sports & Fitness Get Healthy! Young Olympians Self-Defense & Safety Jazzercise Awareness for Youth Ages 5-15 This program is designed for self-defense purposes only! Our program enhances self-esteem, confidence and selfdiscipline. Students are placed into classes according to age and ability. Emphasis is placed on the learning of physical and verbal skills for self-defense against bullies and adults. Course content includes: break-aways, and techniques for close contact (being grabbed, etc.) communication skills and confident posture. Weekly safety awareness information addresses the lures strangers use on children and teens. Each successive 10-12 week session provides reinforcement of previously learned techniques in addition to new and more advanced instruction, for more information call (714) 259-1400. Senior Center Young Olympians Staff $4 per lesson + $2 registration fee paid once per course. Additional family members are $3 per lesson. Pay weekly, or in full for a $4 discount. Mondays Ongoing through June 26 TImes: 5:15,6:00,6:45,7:30 p.m. Session Dates: January 30 to June 26, 1995 Registration and payment at first class meeting Location: Instructors: Fee: The art of jazz dance combined with the science of exercise physiology Each 60- to 65-minute class includes both easy-to-follow, fun aerobic-dance routines and muscle-toning-and-stretching exercise; a warm-up precedes the aerobics, and cool-downs follow the exercise. All to the beat of great music, from oldies to jazz to the newest popular tunes! New students may register at class and join anytime. Location: Community/Swim Center, Main Room Instructors: Holly Bengtson & Linda Young Wed/Fri Mon/Wed Sat Tues/Thur Sun 9:15-10:15 am * 6:30-7:30 pm* 9-10 am 6:15-7:15 pm* 9-10 am Fees: Drop-In: $ 6 4 Classes: $20 8 Classes: $28 12 Classes: $36 * BabY-Sitting available these classes only. Fee: $1.00 per family. Tai Chi Chuan Back Flexibility & Strengthening The purpose of this class is to teach an array of noimpact deep muscle therapy exercises. You will learn how to prevent (or rid yourself of) unnecessary back . discomfort by flexing and strengthening your delicate back muscles. Excellent for overall toning! Great before or after workouts! This class is on-going and students may join at any time during the month or may pay on a drop-in basis. Please bring mat and wear loose clothing. Fees are monthly. Location: Senior Center Instructor: Dr. Denise Walther Fee: $15 res/$17 non-res Tues Continuing 6:30-7:30 pm * Students may attend class on a drop-in basis at $5 per class. 40 Spring Herculean Tal Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese exercise designed to promote flexibility, strength, balance and coordination. It also emphasizes stretching and slow graceful movements and is especially good for reducing tension in the body. Many animal movements are mimicked in teaching this art form such as the bear's, the tiger's, and the crane's, just to mention a few. The form of Tal Chi being taught is called Kwang Ping Yang Style, which is at least 3,000 years old, and is rarely taught outside of China. This class is also beneficial as a tool for meditation purposes. Location: Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Community Center BryanUmeki $44 res/$48 non-res 41513-B 41513-C l1S13-A Sat Sat Sat 3/4-4/22 4/29-6/17 6/24-8/12 9-10:30 am 9-10:30 am 9-10:30 am �r I Sports & Fitness Want To Improve Your Swing? Tennis Classes Pee Wee Tennis Ages 4 to 6 Lessons at several levels will be offered by long-time local teaching pro Amado Lozano. The beginning level stresses instruction in the basic strokes; forehand, backhand, volley, overhead and the serve. At the intermediate level, stroke improvement is stressed and added emphasis is placed on instructi0f\ and drills related to ball direction, court coverage and keeping the ball in play. Advanced instruction will continue to stress the fundamentals, but with instruction and drills emphasizing skills needed in match play; placing shots, sustaining a rally, and developing a consistent serve. Students will play points and matches against one another, discuss conditioning and the potential for entering tournaments. Pee Wee Tennis is a comprehensive program designed to introduce children 4 to 6 years old to the game of tennis in a fun and rewarding way. By tailoring the equipment and size of the playing court to the size, needs, and athletic ability of children, Mr. Pee Wee Tennis allows them to learn the sport quickly and to have fun! The basic concept is similar to that of T-Ball, the pint size version of baseball. Every element of Mr. Pee Wee Tennis has been created specifically for small players, from the short court to the 21" rackets and foam tennis balls. Students may provide their own 21" racquet, or purchase one from the Parks & Recreation Department for $15.00. Locations: All classes are held at Refugio Valley Tennis Court Complex on the corner of Refugio Valley Road and Pheasant Drive. Fee: $40 res/$45 non-res Beginner Ages 41701-B 41701-C 11701-A Location: Fee: $30 res/$35 non-res 41705-B 41705-C 11705-A Tues Tues Tues Refugio Valley Tennis Courts 3/7-3/28 4/4-4/25 5/2-5/23 3:30-4 pm 3:30-4 pm 3:30-4 pm 7 to 14 Mon 3/6-3/27 Mon 4/3-4/24 Mon 5/1-5/22 3:30-4:30 pm 3:30-4:30 pm 3:30-4:30 pm Beginner Ages 14 & up 41702-B Mon 3/6-3/27 41702-C Mon 4/3-4/ 24 11702-A Mon 5/1-5/22 4:30-5:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm 41702-E 41702-F 11702-B 3/4-3/24 4/8-4/ 29 5/ 6-5/ 27 3:30-4:30 pm 3:30-4:30 pm 3:30-4:30 pm Intermediate All Ages: 41703-B Tues 3/7-3/28 41703-C Tues 4/4-4/25 11703-A Tues 5/2-5/23 Season's Best Produce Fresh from the Farm, Four Bakeries, Fresh Fish and Seafood, Fresh Pastas and Sauces, Espresso and Gourmet Coffees. 4:30-5:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm Solano County's Best Kept Secret Shop Year Round ... Advanced All Ages 41704-B Tues 41704-C Tues 11704-A Tues 6:00-7:00 pm 6:00-7:00 pm 6:00-7:00 pm Sat Sat Sat 3/7-3/28 4/4-4/25 5/2-5/23 By The BusheL.or By the Bag... Old Town Vallejo Farmers' ~arket Downtown Vallejo Georgia at Sonoma Saturdays 9 AM-I PM INFO (707) 552-3115 41 Spring Herculean �Sports & Fitness We Have Open Gyms! Open Gym Program Open Gym Passes Join all your friends for a energetic evening of basketball or volleyball. Open play periods are ongoing for persons sixteen (16) and over. Players, beginner to advanced, are encouraged to drop-in. Play periods are for fun and designed to create a social, recreational environment where everyone feels comfortable participating & socializing! The City of Hercules Community j$wirn Center complex has open gym passes available for residents and nonresidents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry, while the nonresident passes are for convenience only and are set at the regular drop-in rate. Open Gym Passes are valid throughout the year. Location: Community jSwim Center Open Gym Passes: Dynamite Pass 10 visits Mon/Thur Wed Basketball Volleyball 7:45-10 pm 7:45-10 pm $3.50 Drop-in' $3.50 Drop-in' Avid Athlete "Discount passes available for residents. Refer to the Open Gym Pass section. Note: Open gym program not available during league programs. Conflicts with league play will be announced. 25 visits Adults Youth Adults Youth $25 $12 $50 $25 res/$35 non-res res /$15 non-res res/$87.50 non-res res/$37.50 non-res lD. will be requested for purchase of resident discount passes. Drop-in Rates: Adults-$3.50 Youth (16 & under) $1.50 Daytime Use Only Creekside Family Dentistry (Hercules) . Is Celebrating Their lOth Anniversary! ---....., Lauro lle Elizabeth Mora, D.D.S. Dentistry 'Week.days, Evenings & Saturdays 'Practice Proper Sterilization Procedures 'Delta Member/Military Dependents 'Payment Plans Available 'English and Tagalog Spok.en 'Member ADA-CDA, NAPASOLANO 'Visa & Mastercard Accepted. Standing (L to R): Liza de Leon~ Leila Mariano, Sally Posadas, emy Sharp, Bhutz Posadas, la Posadas, Naty Baquilon, Linda MJJtuc tk Wilma Bascare. Seated L to R): Lauro Mora, Dr. elizabeth Mora, IT. Louie Valenzuela, Dr. Jessica PosadasQuiba, Dr. Mel Quiba 1511 Sycamore Ave. Ste, A Hercules, CA 94547 (510) 799·1699 (Near Round Table Pizza) 1402 Pennsylvania Ave, Fairfiled, CA 94533 (707) 425·6216 (Near Solano Mall) �Sports & Fitness Come Join One O[ Our Leagues! Teen Basketball Men's Open Basketball League The Teen Basketball program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills in addition to assisting in the development of eye-hand and running coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fee includes a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, league games and referees and awards at the conclusion of the season. The Men's Open Basketball League is designed for teams with 5 or more players, ages 16 and over. Games are played on Thursday evenings beginning at 7:50 p.m. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Teams will be required to provide a photograph of each player on the team roster prior to the start of league play: Individuals are encouraged to sign-up on the player interest list for possible placement on teams. Maximum roster size is 10 with a minimum of 5 players. All games will be officiated by certified basketball officials using modified NCAA men's rules. The league is open to boys ages 13 to 15 years old with beginner to advanced skill levels. Participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate at the time of registration. Birthdays of players must fan between May 27, 1980 and May 26, 1982. Priority registration for Hercules residents begins March 6 through March 11. Registration for all others begins March 13 through March 20. Maximum enrollment will be 80 players. There will be an information meeting to discuss rules and regulations on Monday, March 13 at 7:15 p.m. in the Village Room at the Community /Swim Center. Practice sessions will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays, either from 4:00 to 5:15 p.m. or 5:00 to 6:15 p.m. League games will be played on Friday at 4:00 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 10:30 am., 11:45 a.m and 1:00 p.m with each team normally playing once per week. Location: 11706-A 11706-B 11706-C 11706-0 Community/ Swim Center Gym Mon / Wed 3/20-5 / 27 4-5:15 pm Mon/Wed 3/20-5/27 5-6:15 pm Tues/Thur 3/21-5/27 4-5:15 pm Tues/Thur 3/21-5/27 5-6:15 pm Fee: $60 res/$65 non-res The department must have a minimum of 4 teams to run the league and a maximum of 6 teams will be admitted. Rules and game schedule will be discussed at the manager's meeting on Monday, March 6, 1995, 7:15 p.m. in the Dynamite Room. For more information, call our Sport League Manager at 799-8295. Location: Fee: Th Community /Swim Center Gymnasium $400* res/$450 non-res 3/16-6/1 7:50-10:50 pm *There is an additional $5.00 fee per non-resident player on a resident team. To qualify for a resident team status, at least six players on a teamls roster must reside in Hercules. ~ rcUleS 799-0900 hirop' rl.ctic enter Dr. Denise I. Walther Dr. Kalani S. Walther Gentle and effective spinal care ... Naturally Creekside Shopping Center 1581 Sycamore Avenue, Suite 4 Hercules, California 94547 Karate students from Joe Garcia's class 43 Spring Herculean �Sports & Fitness Keep Fit the Fun Way! Coed Adult Softball This league is designed for teams with nine (9) or more players ages 16 and over. Games are played on weekdays at Ohlone and Woodfield Ballfields. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fees. Teams will be required to provide picture identification of each player on the team roster prior to the start of league play. Individuals are encouraged to sign-up on the player interest list for possible placement on teams. Maximum roster is 16 with a minimum of 9 players per team. All games will be officiated by certified USSSA softball umpires. New Adult Table Tennis Program Join the qowd! Be a part of an exciting program which began Tuesday, November 1. For a small monthly fee you can play table tennis to your heart's content! The Table Tennis tables acquired by the City are approved by the U.S. Table Tennis Association and the International Table Tennis Federation. Location: Ohlone Community Center 190 Turquoise Dr. Fees for Adults 19 & up: $20 Res / $22 Non-Res Annual Membership Fee: Monthly Drop-In Fee: $20 Res / $23 Non-Res There must be a minimum of four teams to run the league. Maximum number of teams admitted will be 18. 51708 I-L 9-10 pm Fri Rules and game schedule will be discussed at a Sat 10am-4pm manager's meeting scheduled for Monday, May 15 at Sun 10 am-l pm 7:00 p.m. in the Village Room. For more information, call the Sports League Manager at (510) 799-8295. Monthly Drop-In Fees must be paid at the Community/Swim Center. Each participant must bring his/her receipt to Locations: Ohlone Ballfield·& Woodfield Ballfield Fees: $375* res. teams/$425 non-res teams 6/13 to 8/28 6-8:30 pm Tues & Th Registration: Ohlone Community Center. Resident teams: 4/10/95 Non-resident teams: 5/1/95 Comfortable, Personalized Dental Care • Dentures - Partials & Relines • Permanent Teeth To Replace Dentures • Cosmetic Dentistry • Periodontal Care - Gums • Intravenous Sedation For Your Comfort • State-of-the-Art Antiseptic Procedures • Convenient Payment Plans ERCULES DENTAL CARE John B. Wayland, DDS Call Today! 799-3100 44 Spring Herculean �2 Ways To Register! Mail-In Registration Drop-In Registration In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require special accommodations to participate in programs and activities, please contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 799-8291. Registration is based upon a first come, first served basis. Unless specified in the class description, no registration will be accepted by the instructors, or by telephone. Participants may register in person or by mail at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Participants must preregister for classes at least one week prior to the class starting date. Hours for registration are Monday - Wednesday 8:30 am -8:00 pm, Thursdays 1:00 - 8:00 pm, Fridays 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, and Saturdays 8:30 am - 12:00 noon. Checks should by made payable to the "City of Hercules". If you have any questions or would like additional program information, please call 799-8291. Refunds (less $5.00) or transfers will be granted no later than one weekday prior to the first class meeting. A full refund will be given if the class is canceled by the Parks and Recreation Department. No refunds or transfers will be allowed the day of the class or after the class has started. If there are changes in the schedules or if classes are full, you will be notified before the starting of each class. Class Registration Form ----------------------------------Paltlc:lpant'sName _________________________________________________________________ Name of Parent/Guardian (if participant is under l8yrs of age): ____________________________________ Address: _____________________________ City: ________________________ Zip Code: _________ Home Phone: _______________________________ Work Phone: ________________________________ Birthdate of PartiCipant (if under 18 years old): Participant Name Age --_\.--_\.----- Course Number Date Time Course Title I, the undersigned, in consideration of participation in the program(s) listed above, agree to indemnify and hold the City of Hercules harmless, and release the City, agents and its employees from any and all liability for any injury suffered by the above named participant(s) arising out of, or in any way connected with participation in the program(s). I hereby agree to all the terms and conditions for participation within the City of Hercules Parks and Recreation programs. Signature of Parent/ Guardian/ Participant (over l8yrs of age) Date Spring Herculean �" You Have A Friend in Real Estate" SUSAN VENDIL Broker/Owner 1-800-760-3444 758-7707 2668 Appian Way, Pinole CA 94564 "Specializing in your neighborhood. My goal is to get you the most money for your property" 9M8~~~~/ FREE PROFESSIONAL MOVERS & HOME CLEANING with this Ad. No valid when used with other promotional offers. City of Hercules 111 Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 Postal Patron The Herculean Spring 1995 BULK RATE PERMlT#23 RODEO,CA � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/59430704d06af2bb38d52ee90960b12c.pdf ebf747c82f15dff1274524338d2fc0d5 PDF Text Text e Herculean City of Hercules Information & Activity Brochure • Fall 1996 I , �The Herculean Fall 1996 Table of Contents City Message City Scene Public Safety Library Ed. Fund Park & Recreation News Page 1-3 4-7, 12-15 8-9 10 11 16 Classes Adult Activities Youth Activities Martial Arts Senior Services Child CarefTiny Tots Teen Activities & Services Sports & Fitness Mail-in Registration 16-20 21-22 23 24-25 26-27 28-29 30-35 36 City Hall Hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30 a.m. to Noon & I to 5 p.m. Thursday 1 to 5 p.m. From 8:30 a.m. to J p.m. on Thursday, voice mail is operational. City Directory City Manager Marilyn Leuck 799-8208 City Hall - General Information City Hall Fax Community Center/Swim Center Parks & Recreation Department Hercules Senior Center Finance Dept/Business License Business/Community Dev. Engineering Public Works Building Inspections City Clerk City Manager Personnel- Job Hotline Police Department EMERGENCY ONLY Rodeo-Hercules Fire District 799-8200 799-2521 799-8291 799-8230 799-8219 799-8222 799-8246 799-8242 799-8241 799-8240 799-8215 799-8206 799-8204 799-8260 911 799-4561 City Council - 799-8200 City Offices, the Community/Swim Center and Child Car Programs will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, Septembe 1 and Thursday & Friday, November 28 & 29. I �City Message A truly diverse community! Hercules - How We Have Changed! From 1986 to 1996 1986 1996 10,137 19,146 89% Dwelling Units 3,110 6,376 105% Sewer Hook-Ups 3,140 6,440 105% $69,837 $71,500 2% 3 (9%) Population Household Income a Residents Per Household Ethnic Background b Retail/Commercial Square Footage Property Value Assessments City Parks HERCULES CONTINUES ONWARD AND UPWARD! F=22% J= 2% C=40% Ch=14% B=12% 0= 10% F=25% J= 2% C=40% Ch=12% B=13% 0= 8% 157,150 s.f. 444,177 s.f. 183% 301 496 65% $68,800 $545,000 692% $424,071,450 $1,206,944,609 185% No. of Business Licenses Sales Tax Receipts 3.30 % Increase C 4 7 75% City Facilities 4 11 175% Miles of Roads 45 52.3 16% Traffic Signals 0 7 100% 11 17 55% Homeowner Associations ABAG Mean Household Income in Constant 1995 Dollars; b·1980 and 1990 Census Data; c·Projected amount for FY 1996-97 a. F= Filipino J =Jalmncsc 11= iliad, C =Callcasian Ch=Chincsc O=Othcr Fall Herculean 1 �City Message Hercules continues sprucing up! ew Things Around Town Creekside Center Signage Keep your eyes open for six big changes to the signs at the Creekside (Lucky's) Shopping Center. "Creekside Shopping Center" will be changing to "Hercules Town Center. " A series of other changes will include a new tall sign to replace the existing one, a new monument sign and improved signage to highlight the smaller sized businesses in the Center. Congratulations to the Creekside Merchants Association! San Pablo Avenue Improvements: The last phase of the San Pablo Avenue improvements has begun between Sycamore Avenue and Hercules Avenue. A fully improved four-lane road with curbs, sidewalks, bike lane and landscaping will be complete by early 1997. The construction cost of the project is $1,021,000 funded with Developer's fees and ISTEA Federal Transportation Funds. Refugio Valley Road Repairs: Major repairs to the eastbound lane are underway. The eastbound lane is the original road built in the early 1980's. The westbound lane was rebuilt and widened in 1987. The cost of the project is $136,500 funded by State Gas Tax. Other streets in Hercules will be repaired at certain locations under the same contract. The entire road is scheduled to be widened to a four-lane boulevard by 1999 if the $1.8 million needed for the project can be developed. The New Willow Avenue Bridge and Ramps: This first phase of the Highway 4 improvements (Willow Overcrossing) is complete! The ramps to and from Willow Avenue are included in the final freeway design. The on and off ramps at Willow are also complete. This $8 .0 Million project eliminates the very dangerous left turns at Willow and Sycamore. The 1/80 Northbound Exit to Bayberry: This project is also complete! It improves traffic flow exiting 1-80 which can now turn left or right at Bayberry. This project, in addition to the Highway 4/Willow Bridge project and past years' improvements at Sycamore and San Pablo Avenue , create a fully improved circulation system for local traffic. 1/80 Freeway/Sycamore Bridge Retrofit: Caltrans construction has been underway since July 1995 to retrofit this bridge for earthquakes. They are now 40% complete. One more (continuous) 54-hour closure of Sycamore Avenue will be required in September to remove the old bridge. Watch for information signs telling you when temporary closure will occur. By Fall 1997 we will have both freeway bridges at Sycamore and John Muir retrofit, ted. Our community is now protected by having secure overpasses which safeguard exit routes . Commuter Rail System: The City is working with BART and Caitrans to have a permanent commuter rail station provided. Encouraging letters of support can be directed to your local BART Director, Joel Keller , BART, PO Box 12688, Oakland, CA 94604-2688, Facsimile: 510-2874834, who already is in 100% support of the commuter rail project. 2 Fall Herculean �City Message , Hercules continues sprucing up! ', New Things Around Town Repairs Now Complete at Both Wastewater Treatment Plants: The Hercules Plant replaced its contract operator with an improved operator approximately one year 'ago and has completed plant repairs and the dredging of the ponds. Work is also underway to upgrade and expand this plant to allow for new business and new residential growth. The Pinole Hercules Plant improvements have been underway for two years and are now complete. The tepairs and improvements are important in order to maintain State and Federal Standards and to maximize service delivery. Franklin Canyon Golf Course Improvements: American Golf, the course operator, is in the process of upgrading the Club House including the restaurant, banquet room, bar and pro shop. They will also be adding lights to the driving range for evening use of the range. Think Franklin Canyon for your next round, the driving range, or your next family or social event! . Joint Library Project: The West County Unified School District, the County Library System Staff and Hercules staff are working to obtain a library grant. ' The grant will allow the new High School Library to be expanded by 5,000 square feet and to be used as a joint school-community library. We will provide updates in future months. The Lupine and Ohlone Day Camp: This program served approximately 780 children this summer between grades K-6. Each of the 'program sites conducted a variety of age appropriate activities including swimming, sports, arts and crafts, drama/music, and exciting field trips to such locations as Waterworld, Santa Cruz, and Marine World Africa USA. Another Successful Swim and Day Camp Season With this 'season 's warpl weather, the Swim Center has experienced record attendance during th~ , months of July and August. In each of these months, full capacity was reached on multiple occasions, with no. increased levels of swimming incidents. Attendance in lessons and specialty classes have also increased this season; in conjunction witli a higher Level'of customer satisfaction. Year Ending Budget: The City ended its fiscal year June 30, 1996. Because of revenue losses to the State and lower property values, the City expected a year ending deficit of $460,000 or 6% of the total budget. Because of cost containment and some unexpected revenue, the on-gOing year ending deficit was trimmed to $300,000. The deficit has occurred because of a 3-¥ear statewide recession and the State taking $950,000 from Hercules to balance past State budgets. New Planning Efforts Underway: Both Claeys Ranch area along Highway 4 , and the vacant land west of San Pablo A venue at Sycamore are large land areas undergoing significant planning efforts. Both processes are cOllsiderc ing environmental constraints, infrastructure needs such as roads and pathways, housing type and density and commercial/retail space. If you are interested in learning more, call the Community Development Department at 799-8253. Fall Herculean 3 �City Scene Another project to keep Hercules beautiful! Refugio Lake Restoration Refugio Lake is one of the many enjoyable amenities that is located within Refugio Park. This lake was originally built in the early 1980's by damning Refugio Creek as part of the park development. The lake serves the Hercules community as a recreation facility as well as a flood control holding basin. The original depth of the lake was 10-12 feet. However, over the years the lake has suffered significant sludge buildup due to the debris from Refugio Creek. Currently, the lake is estimated to be no more than 6-8 feet deep in most locations and as shallow as 4-5 feet in others. In 1995, the City received $70,000 from the ,In order to maintain an adequate water storage capacity, and to maintain and improve the fish and other aquatic habitat, the lake should be dredged every 8-10 years, The lake was previously dredged in 1986-87. Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) to be used to dredge the lake at Refugio Valley Park. The moneys were originally assessed by the RWQCB to Pacific Refining Company for the release of inadequately treated wastewater in San Pablo Bay. It was the hard work on the part of the Pacific Refining Community Advisory Panel (CAP) that got this fine money redirected back to the City of Hercules rather than to the RWQCB. The CAP is made up of Hercules and Rodeo citizens whose main purpose is to improve communications and promote open and honest dialog between citizens and Pacific Refining plant management. It was the CAP which prompted Pacific Refining to request permission from the RWQCB to use the fine money for local water related environmental project~ within Hercules, Pinole and Rodeo. For the public's benefit, the dredging of the lake will occur during midSeptember. Acontract was awarded to Pimo Gro Systems, Inc. for the removal and disposal of wastewater sludge from the Hercules Wastewater Treatment Plant Pond and of the sediment from the Refugio Valley Park Lake. For a short period of time there will be unsightly equipment in the Park (please bear with us) while the work is in progress. 4 Fall Herculean �City Scene Let's all uelcomeourguests! HostFamiJies Neededfor SisterCilyJapanese 1bephokgmphsshownon thispagecf VlSiWrs Ix$tfamilieswi1hfap:mesestuden1suere taken in Octo/;er 1995in the City CbuncilCbarn.tm. Hercules' Sister City, Tsushima,japan, will once again be sending eight students, cine principal and one teacher to visit ~)Ur City. Our guests will arrive the ftrst weekend in October. In the .past the community has been gracious in offering homes to house our visitors. If you and your family are interested in participating as a host family for one or more of our visitors, please call Pat Perkins at 7991264. The visitors will be aniving Saturday, October 5 and leaving Tuesday, October 8. The younger visitors range in age from 14 to 15 years and attend high school in Tsushima.]apan. Picturrxi onl.f!ft·1be HidayatFamily& ~ 71", Martin Family& Guest Students PicturrxiatRight 7beAguilera FamflyandstudentguR!1 Community Potluck to Welcome Sister City Vtsitors The Hercules Sister City Organization and the City will be hosting a CommunitY Potluck on Sunday, October 6, at 5 p.rn. at the Community Swim Center. Welcome our visitors from Tsushima by attending-the Community Potluck. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be grilled; side-dishes are to complete the menu. Sa bring your favorite potluck side dish or <;Iessert to share! Call 799-1264 for further information. 1beL)'1ChFamilyandstudentguest Fall Hercules 5 �City Scene We need you! Commission Vacancies There are currently two vacancies on the City's Community Services Commission. One of the vacancies occurred in the Spring when a Commissioner did not reapply and there were an insufficient number of applicants to fill the three vacancies. Since that time Commission Chair Robert Krall has resigned due an employment conflict. On September 10, the City Council will provide direction to staff regarding the recruitment for these two positions. Another position that is available to interested Hercules residents is the City's representative to the Contra Costa Council on Aging. Laura Beck has been the representative since October, 1992 and has done an excellent job. Mrs. Beck has notified the City that she doe~ not wish to be reappointed due to other commitments. Residents who are interested in these positions should contact the City Clerk after September 10 for information regarding the recruitments at 799-8215. HOlne COlnposting Fall Workshops September 21, 1996 .EI Sobrante May Valley Community Center 3530 Morningside Drive October 12, 1996 EI Cerrito Senior Center 6500 Stockton I October 19, 1996 Pinole Memorial Hall 601 Tennent Workshops are held 9:30 to 11 :30 a.m. Composting Hotline 215-3021 6 Fall Herculean �City Scene Thank you for all your hard work Commissioners! What is the Community Services Commission? In 1984 the City Council formed the Community Services Commission to provide advice and recommendations about City recreation programs, Parks and Recreation facilities, community events, community human service needs such as child care and other related issues. Through the Community Services Commission residents are directly involved in the City's delivery of services to the community. During recent months the Community Services Commission has been involved with the following projects, activities and issues: * * * * Beat the BackcUp October 7 - 11, 1996 Communters are being asked by RIDES for Bay Area Commuters and Caltrans to carpool, vanpool, use public transit, bicycle, walk or telecommute the week of October 7-11. .. Coordinating with the Hercules Sister City Association to plan and implement the annual visit of junior high school students from Hercules' Sister City Tsushima, Japan. Recommending improvements to the City's Youth Services including the Teen Drop In Program. Planning future trail and park land development in the community. Assisting community organizations (such as BACA, Rotary and AFAH) in their fund raising and community services projects through the Community Organization Recognition Program. , The Community Services Commission is comprised of seven Hercules residents each appointed by the City Council to a two year term. Participation in the Commission is open to any Hercules resident age 18 or older with one Commission seat open to residents age 16 and older. The Commission meets monthly on the secOnd Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 111 Civic Drive. Look for information on the previous page about the upcoming recruitment for interested residents to serve on the Conimunity Services Commission. DISTRACTED DRIVERS ARE DANGEROUS. PAY AnENTION. II!< 3~®®~OO Ot.C(fJtor r . ARE You A SMOOTH OPERATOR? Tailgating is uleading (Dose of automob~e crashes. Don" gel too dose; ~ 3M®®ITOO Ofl.crdtor ~ Fall Herculean 7 �Public Safety Get to know your Police Department Personnel! Personnel Changes On July 1, Daniel G. Givens became the Interim Police Chief following the retirement of Chief Alicia A. Powers, and her acceptance of a consulting position with California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). Chief Givens has more thart 30 years of law enforcement experience, having spent most of his early career with the Hayward Police Department. He was formerly Police Chief of the City of Marina in Monterey County for nine years, and Police Chief for the City of El Cerrito for eight years until his retirement earlier this year. Chief Givens will be with the department until a new Chief is appointed later this year. His goal is to keep all department operations running smoothly in preparation for the new chief. . Police Chief Daniel G. Givens Administrative Secretary Georgiana "Gigi" McClease was transferred to the Police Department from the Public Works Department in July. The transfer enabled the Police Department to restore its business office hours to 40 hours per week. The new hours are 8 a.m. to. Ii noon and 1 to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Gregory Rothaus is the new Commander in the Hercules Police Department. He was first appointed to the San Carlos Police Department as a police officer in 1985 and was promoted to Sergeant in 1994. His career achievements include; BA trom St. Mary's in Police Management; Completion of an MBA from Santa Clara University in September 1996; Initiation of a nonprofit corporation to enhance police department revenues and strengthen ties with the community; Co-leader of project that developed a Citizen's Police Academy resulting in a greater mutual understanding between the police and the community. P. D. Administrative Secretary Georgianna "Gigi" McCiease The City of Hercules is very pleased to welcome Commander Rothaus. Police Commander Greg Rothaus 8 Fall Herculean �,Public Safety Teens - Sign up for this challenging position - Serve your community! Police Explorer Program Most Frequent Calls May Jun 60 73 41 38 35 77 25 42- 22 10 10 14 9 5 13 6 4 6 5 . 12 1 Apr The Police Department is accepting applications for its Police Explorer Program. Exploring is the young adult division of the Boy Scouts of . America. Police Explorers learn about, and are involved in, law enforcement operations. They participate in traffic control, fingerprinting, search and rescue activities, ride-a-longs, crime prevention and much more. Requirements for the position include: 'being 14 to 20 years of age 'maintaining a 2.0 GPA or better if in school 'having no criminal record 'being able to work well with others and having a willing ness to learn. To obtain an application and/ or additional information contact Officer Judy Washington at 799-8276. False Alarms 59 Suspicious Circumstance39 Juvenile Complaints 49 Miscellaneous Disturbance ·28 Other Calls: Assaults Burglary Residential Automobile Auto ·Theft Vandalism CPS Contacts 1 6 2 20 1 New office hours for the . Police Department- Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Officer Bill Imboden became the new Youth Services Officer on September 1' He replaced Officer Tim Herbert, who .rotated back to the patrol division after: spending three years in the assignment. Officer Imboden, who has been with the department for two years, attended the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Instructor Training Course and will receive other investigative and youth-related training during his new assignment. Officer Imboden looks forward to becom- . ing a familiar face in our local elementary schools. We are now open five days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The office is closed frof!l12 noon to 1 p.m. Fall Herculean 9 �Library News Take a break - read a book! frican American Materials Project Library Open Hours Monday Tuesday Wednesday Friday Saturday 1-9 10-6 1-9 1-5 10-5 An upcoming eruiclunent project, supported by the Friends of the Library, .invites your community participation. Many community members supported the library's application for an African American Materials Grant this spring. When competition proved great and the application was not approved, the spirit for this project continued strong. In order to see the project go ahead without grant funds, the Friends of the Library are offering to provide .m atching grant funds up to $1,500 to match any donation from an individual or organization · contributing funds h? this project, potentially raising $3,000 for the project. In addition, the Pinole/Hercules branch of the Contra Costa County Library, which is known in the county for its multicultural collection, . will commit $2,000 from the library materials budget, specifically for this project. With these funds, library staff will work closely with interested community representatives to develop and deepen the library collections in the areas of African and African American history, biography, and culture. If you are interested in participating in this project or would like more information, contact Branch Librarian Janet Hildebrand at 758-2741. Friends of the Library Book Sale! . The Friends of the Library, a volunteer fund raising and support organization, is holding a book sale of used, donated books. Here you will find the best deal in town! Their upcoming fall .sale will be held atthe. Pinole/Hercules branch of the Contra Costa County Library on Saturday, October 19 and Sunday; October 20. On Saturday, the saleis open to members from 9 to 10 a.m. (memberships are ;wailable at the door), and opens to the general public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Sunday; a half-price sale will be held from 12 noon to 4 p.m. The Library is located 2935 Pinole Valley Road, across from Pinole Valley High School. Proceeds benefit the library and enhance service to the community. If you have books that you would like to donate, please call the library at 758-2741. 10 Fall Herculean �The Education Fund Does your child need academic assistance? Here's help. After School Enrichment Programs for WCCUSD Jr. High/Middle School Students What are the After School Enrichment Progrqms? FREE programs offered after school to all WCCUSD Junior Highl Middle School students Mondays through Fridays. Different activities are offered on different days of the week. ' Where are the after school enrichment programs? ' The programs are held on the campus at Adams, Helms, Pinole and Portola middle schools, and Crespi Junior High School for the students enrolled , at each campus. . What do the After School Enrichment Programs offer? The After School Enrichment Programs enhance education, nourish the students' sense of well being, and expand the students' scope of the world by offering progrqms in the performing arts, the fine .arts, recreation, counseling, and tutoring. All presented in a safe"supportive environment. Hercules MiddeZ/High School grollndbreaking ceremonies were held October 4,1995. Pictured above are City & WCCUSD officials How can students sign up for the After School Enrichment Programs? Students will be able to sign up during lunch hour on Monday through Thursday during the weeks of September 16 and September 23 .. Who sponsors the After School-Enrichment Programs? The Ed Fund (The West County Public Education Fund) working with the East Bay Center for the Performing Arts, the Richmond Art Center, the West Contra Costa YMCA, the ElCerrito and Pinole-Hercules Libraries, the cities of El Cerrito and San Pablo, the Contra Costa Civic Theater, the Gateway Project, the El Cerrito Tennis Association and the Arthur Ashe Foundation, the west Contra Costa Unified School District, and Berlex Biosciences. When do the after school enrichment programs start? The week of September 30,1996 Students will receive more information once school starts. If you have questions, call The Ed Fund at(51O) 232-1464 Pall Herculean 11 �- 11 City Scene Your vote counts! 1996 Election - Get Out There & Vote! On November 5, there will not only be a Presidential election, but there will also be a City Council election in Hercules to fill three positions. So far, five residents have filed papers for, the City Council. A list of those candidates is posted at the PoSt Office, Ohlone Community Center, the Community/Swim Center and at City Hall. If you are not a registered voter or have moved since you last registered to vote, you may pick up voter registration forms at City Hall, III Civic Drive. 'The last day to register is October 7. If voting absentee, you may apply for those ballots from October 7 to October 29 by calling the County Elections ' Division at 646-4166. Remember- Vote November S! It's Your Right. Street Sweeping in Hercules Street Sweeping of the City public streets is accomplished by a contract service. The "Downtown" streets, Refugio Valley Road, Sycamore Avenue and the first block of Turquoise and Pheasant are swept once a month. The Northshore Business Park and the residential streets to the south of Refugio Valley are swept six times a year on the even months. All others are swept six times a year on the odd months. Sweeping is normally started on the second Monday of each month and concludes when all scheduled streets have been swept. Typically; this takes three to five working days. 12 Fall Herculean �City Scene National Night Out '96 The Hercules Police Department and citizen volunteers celebrated National Night Out with the "kickoff" celebration that began July 30th • National Night Out is a crime/ drug prevention event and is designed to: . 1. . Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; 2. Generate support for, and participation in, local Neighborhood Watch Programs; 3. . Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-commUnity relations; 4.. Send the message to criminals letting them know that neighbor hoods are organized and fighting back. On July 30, 1996, the Hercules Police Department, volunteer citizens from the Committee of National Night Out and the Mayor participated in the Chiefs'/Mayors' Coalition held in Union City. Once again, the City of Hercules, although not the largest City, was one of the largest representative groups from cities in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, The City of Hercules continued with the celebration by putting together a "Day-At-The-Park" on August 3"'. The event was,held at Refugio Valley Park and there was participation from various police agencies and specialized units from the different departments. This event was a big success and everyone had fun. On August 6, 1996, the events were closed by offering crime prevention tips and materials at McDonald's from 6 to 9 p.m. Again, citizen volunteers have been largely responsible for the success of these events, as well as other city departments and City Council Members. The Hercules Police Department would like to thank everyone involved for their assistance and help. These events were truly a citizen" city and police effort and could not have been as successful without everyone's assistance and volunteer help! Lawn Watering for Home Gardeners Come out and enjoy a free class covering lawn watering, presented by the University of California Cooperative Extension, in Contra Costa County. The class will help you decide when and how long to rpater your lawn. The class will be from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on September 14 at the El Sobrante Library at 6510 Stockton .(!.ve: in EI Sobrante. ' The days are getting shorter and it will soon be time to adjust your lawn watering so you don't over apply and needlessly nm your water bill up. For additional information call Greg Vogel at 646-6540. ' Fan Herculean 13 �ity Scene Thank You Vol/unteers! Student Volunteers The City of Hercules has been particularly lucky over the past few years to have student volunteers from the Regional Occupational Program (ROP) at Pinole Valley High and from the City of Hercules' Volunteer Program. Three enthusiastic ROP students worked at .City Hall during the Spring semester. Claudia Hernandez and Derrick Antonio worked primarily in the City Clerk's Office , but also assisted other departments as needed . Edna Polanco worked in the Finance Department. From L to R: Edna Polanco, Claudia Hernandez & Derrick Antonio From L to R: Deepti Kondal, Jennifer Lee & Melinda Lee Jennifer and Melinda Lee' volunteered at City Hall during the summer. They worked in the administration area (City Manager, City Clerk, Finance and Personnel offices) providing whatever assistance was needed by a department. Deepti Kondal was a volunteer in the Finance Department where she did filing, computer entry and other tasks. These students are very bright and motivated and provided an excellent service to the City. Sangeeta Kalsi volunteered at the Senior Citizen Center reception desk this summer and delighted the seniors with her friendly smile ·and willingness to help . 14 Fall Herculean �CityScene P OLLUTION PREVEN TI ON WEE K Let's keep our natural resources intact! Pollution Prevention Week 1996 Sep t embe r 1 6-22 1 996 Pollution Prevention Week is an opportunity for everyone in our community to use fewer of our resources ani! prevent pollution through everyday activities. It's a chance to improve our environment and save money too - and a perfect way for you to encourage others to prevent pollutiou at the soutce. What is Pollution Prevention? Pollution means using fewer resources - such as water and energy. Pollution prevention involves making choices which help prevent air and water pollution and keep our community's natural areas clean. What You Can Do to Prevent Pollution! Repair leaky faucets and toilets. A leaky faucet can waste up to 2,400 gallons of water a year, a leaky toilet up to 2,700! Use alternative transportation whenever possible - Cars & trucks are the largest sourc'e .of outdoor air pollution Take shorter showers and install flow restrictor devices on your shower. Turn off the faucet when brushing your teeth - you save 5-10 gallons of water per minute! Run your dishwasher and washing machine only when you have a full load. Please Do Your Part! If every household in the United States lowered its heating temperature six degrees for 24 hours, we could save more than 570, 000 barrels of oil! If every driver in the U. S. kept to the speed limit, we would save 4.2 million gallons of gas ew,ry single day. At least 4% of total gas consumption in the U. S. is due to trajJic congestion. Americans throw out ten times their weight in trash every year, or about half a ton for every person. Americans produce almost twice the amount of garbage on the typical Swiss, Japanese or Swedish citizen. Ask a Direct Marketing Association to remove your name from mailing lists to reduce the amount of paper going to landfills. Write to: Mail Preference Service, Direct Marketing Association, P.O. Box 9008, Farmingdale, NY 11735-9608. Turn your water heater down, you can save up $50 per year. Turn off lights and appliances when not in use. ElectriCity can be harmful to generate since burning coal and other fossil fuels leads to acid rain and reduces our air quality. You'll reduce your electricity bill too! I Grasscycle: Retrofit your mower to leave clippings on lawn. Fall Herculean 15 �Parks & Recreation News! 17th Annual Victorian Faire The Hercules Parks and Recreation Department would like to cordially invite you to participate in anct:or attend the City's Annual Victorian Crafts Faire. The faire is scheduled for Saturday, November 9 and Sunday, November 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Hercules Community/Swim Center. Photos in aShoebox ' Would you like to organize all those loose photos scattered in drawe;s and closets? Well, this is the motivating course you'll need! Topics include creative presentation of photographs, techniques for proper mounting, preventing fading, etc. So please join on us on Thursday, September 26 for the first in a series of "Photos in a Shoebox." Come and enjoy the holiday entertainment, children's acti vities, and of course, stroll through t/le aisles of handmade craft and gift items. Adffiission fee is .50 and raffle prizes will be gi ven out throughout the weekend to visitors. If you 'are interested in participating in the faire as an exhibitor or would like additional information regarding this event, you may call 799-8291 for an event application and information. .Fall & Winter Community/Swim Center Registration Hours Monday through Thursday Friday Saturday (Only to September 28) Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 8:30 to 12 noon Closed The 'Community/Swim'Center Office will be closed on Saturdays beginning October 5 extending to March 29 when Saturdays will again be open. r 16 Fall Herculean �Classes Adult Classes CPR (Basic Cardiac Life Support) This Heartsaver course will include background information ~b0Ut heart disease, risk factors, prudent heart living and heart and lung function. One-rescuer cardio-pulmonary resuscitati,on (CPR) and foreign body airway obstruction will be taught for adults, children and infants, The course will consist of lecture and practice on CPR manikins. Certification will be from the American Heart Association. Location: Instructor: Pee: Community/Swim Center, Press Rbom Cheryl Garcia $30 res/$35 non-res 31508-A Sat 9/14 10 am-2 pm Dog Obedience Basic' dog obedience helps to develop a confIdent relationship between dog and handler. Th'is class is designed for both pet and owner and will teach you to train your dog with kindness, not abuse. The beginning class is designed for dogs over 4 months of age and will teach the handler how to train his/her dog to heel, sit, stay, stand and come on command, Location: Instructor: Pee: Ohlone Elementary School Yard Eileen Hanson $30 resl$33 non-res Beginner Class 31509-A 31509-B Sat Sat 9n-10/12 10/19- 11123 10-11 am 10-11 am 9n-IO-12 10119,-11123 9-10 am 9-10 am Intermediate Class 315IO-A 315IO-B Sat Sat 17 Fall Herculean �Classes Beginning Ballroom Dancing 'Intermediate Ballroom Dancing American Waltz, Nightclub Two- - Fox Trot, West Coast Swing & Tango Step & Salsa/Mambo Dazzle your friends by learning basic steps in tbe American Waltz, Nightclub Two-Step and Salsa Mambo! You will also learn a popular line dance. Adults of all ages are invited to experience tbe joy of partner dancing! Thi s is an outstanding opportunity for newcomers to learn the basics of "lead and follow" dancing, and for seasoned dancers to sharpen their skills and learn new steps. Location: , Senior Center Instructors: Mr. & Mrs. Jerry August Assisted by: Mr. & Mrs. Gani Tolentino Feelperson: $40 resl$45 non-res 31504-A Thur 9112-12119* 7:30-9 pm , Aspiring Writers Th,ese writing courses are designed for adults, teens, and all experience levels! Participants will explore all fonns of writing depending on the interests of class members. Various fonns will include biographies, autobiographies, journals, essays, short stories, novels, and poetry. Infonnation on how to market one 's writing will also be provided throughout the course. Location: CommUliity/Swim Center, Village Room Instructor: Sue Clar" Fee: $45 res/$50 non-res - First Session $27 res/$30 non-res - Second Session 18 Pall Herculean Location: Senior Center Instructors: Mr. & Mrs. Jerry August Assisted by:Mr. & Mrs. Gani Tolentino Fee/person: $40 resl$45 non-res 31505-A For a better dance experience, wear leather-soled shoes ,lOd,clothing suitable for a pleasant dance event. *There is no class Thanksgiving Day, 11/28. Beginners: 31501-A Tues 9110-1115 41501-A Tues 11/12-12/\7 Intermediate!Advanced 31501-E Wed 9111-11/6 41501-B Wed 11113-12/18 Learn the basics of the Fox Trot, West Coast Swing & tbe Tango! You will also be able to learn a poplular line dance. Adults of all ages are invited to furtber enhance their partner dancing! This is an outstanding opportunity for seasoned dancers to learn an exciting 'and unique dance! ' 7:30-9 pm 7:30-9 pm 7:30-9 pm 7:30-9 pm Thtir 9/12-12119* 8:30-10 pm *Save over 17% by signing up for both tbe Beginning and Intermediate classes ! $67 per person (resident) and $72 per person (non-resident), Individuals: Register 112 hour early at the first class on a first come basis . *There is no class on Thanksgiving Day, 11/28. Couples: Register 114 hour early at the first class, or preregister at the Community/Swim Center. �Classes Adult Activities Hercules Public Stargazing Looking for something different for an evening out? Want something fun, educationaJ, and free ·to do in the evening with the children? Under clear night skies' right here in Hercules, see exciting, brilliant views of . the moon, planets, beautiful star clusters, galaxies, the Milky Way, and other wonders through telescopes and binoculars, and learn about what you see. Oil Painting Have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors. Students will also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective: · This course allows students to learn on an individual basis at their own pace, while developing talents that they have been wishing to accomplish for years. There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply information will be provided when registering . . Come to our public stargazing program conducted by experienced amateur astronomers for the benefit and enjoyment of sky watchers of all ages. If you are a teacher,. bring your class; if a parent, bring your chil.dren. If you are an amateur astronomer, novice ·or expert, bring your own binoculars and telescopes and share your knowledge and enthusiasm. , Location: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Instructor: Maria S. C. Davi Fee: $27 res/$30 non res 31516-A 31516-B Tues Tues · 9/24-11/12 11119-12117 1-3 pm 1-3 pm Please, no· smoking or alcohol, and no flashlights without a red filter. Dress warm. For more information,. call (SHi) 526-5974. On scheduled evenings, call (510) 799:8237 after 7:30 p.m. Location: Foxboro Neighborhood Park Instructor: David Harris & Marc Duncan Fee: No Charge 917,9114,10112,10/19, 11/9, 1217 Dates: Time: Sat At dusk • Weather permitting! Partly cloudy OK! Investment Basics . J J This course will introduce you to basic information about stocks, mutual bonds, mutual funds, and other common securities. The course will include such topics as tax free investing, alternatives to low yield CD's, mutual funds , retirement planning, and how to read the financial pages. No previous experience necessary. Location: Instructor: Fee: . Community/Swim Center, Press Room Dr. Richard Speed, Ph.D: $12 res/$I5 non-res 31511-A 41511-A Tues Tues 10/1- 10/22 11112-12/3 7-8:30 pm 7-8:30 pm 19 Fall Herculean �Classes Adult Activities Photos in a Shoebox Don't let your baby's first smile, first steps, and first birthday end up in shoe boxes already bulging with negleGted memories -- or worse, in albums which chemically destroy the images they were meant to protect. If you are frustrated with the condition of your family photos, feel you lack the time and creativity to make a family album, or your simply want to create a permanent keepsake, this class is for you. With hands on . assistance you willleam how to quickly and easily tum those boxes of photos and memorabilia into keepsake, photo-safe albums. Great for all ages or for children ages 12 and up accompanied by parent. Location: Instructor: Fee: . Village Room, Community/Swim Center Lanette Pogue $16 res/$19 non-res· 31503-A 31503-B 41S03-A .41503-B Thur Wed Mon Thur 9/26 10/23 1219 1/30 6:30-9 6:30-9 6:30-9 6:30-9 pm pm pm pm By TheBusheL..or By the Ba.g. .. Season's Best Produce Fresh from the Farm, Four Bakeries, Fresh Fish and Seafood, Fresh Pastas arid Sauces, Espresso and Gourmet Coffees. Solano County's Best Kept Secret Shop Year Round ... Old TOWIl Vallejo Farmers' Market · Downtown Vallejo _ Georgia at Sonoma saturdays 9 AM-I PM INFO (707)552-3115 Basic First Aid Training ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Medic First Aid is a basic eight hour training course in emergency care. CPR and other important emergency I. care skills are combined in the course" which allows the student to function with one consistent set of priorities in a medical emergency. The training is accomplished in severi modules of instruction, and students will receive a completion wallet card & certificate of completion. Please bring a bag lunch. Location: Instructor: Fee: 31517-A 41517-A 20 Foxboro Community Center 1025 Canterbury for October 19 class Press Room, Community/Swim Center December 14 class Delucchi's First Aid Training Certified Instructors $45 res/$50 non-res, plus a $5 materials fee for certification packet and handbook Sat Sat Fall Herculean 10/19 12/14 8:30 am-5 pm 8:30 am -5 pm PIANO TUNING Be REPAIRING Tuning reg $65 NOW $55 WIAD IJsk for John . ,.., ti J ~PI~~~~S canne::lZtS83S' "" a �Classes Youth Activities Romper Gym Pre-Gymnastics Come explore with your child as they leaun and grow. Romper Gym is designed especially for the two to four yeau old who This fun-filled class is designed for children 7 and older, and for advanced tumbling students, who aue prepauing for a more advanced gymnastics experience. Emphasis will be on balance, coordination, flexibility and strength. wants to explore but requires parental assistance and encouragement. Matthew Silveria brings over 12 yeaus of motivating and training experience to assist the parent in instructing their Children to balance, control movement and grOw in this upbeat experience. Location: Instructor: . Pee: 31526-A 41526-A 41526-B Village Room, Community/Swim Center Matthew Silveria . $32 res/$35 non-res Sat Sat Sat 9121-10119 11116-12/21' 1/4-211 9-9:45 am 9-9:45 aun 9-9:45 aun Location: Instructor: Pee: Village Room , Community/Swim Center Matthew Silveria $32 res/$35 non-res 31523-A 41523-A 41523-B Sat . Sat Sat 9/21-10/19 11116-12/21* 1/4-211 11-11:45 am 11-11:45 am 11-11:45 am 'No class 11130 'No class 11/30 Tiny Tumblers Enjoy the fun while developing body awaueness. This class is designed for children ages 4 through 6 and leads students to leaun stretches, rolls; balance and cartwheels in a playful and safe environment. Location: Village Room, Community/Swim Center, Instructor: Fee: Matthew Silveria $32 res/$35 non-res 31522-A 41522-A 41522-B Sat Sat Sat 'No class 11/30 9121-10/19 11/16-12/21* 114-211 10-10:45 am 10-10:45 am 10-10:45 am By The BusheL. or By the Bag... Season's Best Produce Fresh from the Farm, Four Bakeries, Fresh Fish and Seafood, Fresh Pastas and Sauces, Espresso and Gourmet Coffees. Solano County's Best Kept Secret Shop Year Round ... Old Town Vallejo Farmers' Market Downtown Vallejo Georgia at Sonoma Saturday. 9 AM-I PM INFO (707)552-3115 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 21 Fall tIercule~ �Classes Youth Activities Ballet for the Young Dancer Tapfor Boys and Girls' This class is an introduction to the fundamen~al ballet movements which stimulate 'grace and muscular development. Your child will learn fun dances to classical music and songs children love. If you require more information, you can call ' the instructor at 525-4619. Clothing: Leotards, tights, and hlllkl slippers High energy and lots of fun! Routines and great'rhythmic patterns for dancing feet will be' taught. Besides developing coordination and grace, this class stimulates concentration which can be important in learning 'academic subjects. Clothing: Tap shoes and comfortable clothing Location: Instructor: CommunitylSwim Center, Village Room Rosalyn Jordan Ages: 3 112 to 5 years 31530-A Th 31530:B Th 41530-A Th Fee: 9112-10117 4 C4:30 pm 10/31-12112* 4-4:30 pm 1/9-2/ 13 4-4:30 pm $36 res/$40 non-res $31 res/$35 non-res for additional family , members or if you enroll in two classes taught by R. Jordan within the same session period. Ages: 5 years old and up 9/12-10117 4:30-5:15 pm 31530-C Th 10/31 -12/12* 4:30-5:15 pm 31530-D Th 41530-B Th 1/9"21 13 Fee: Location: Instructor: Fee: $42 res/$46 non res $38 res/$41 non-res for additional family members or if you enroll in two classes taught by R. Jordan within the same session period. Community/Swim Center, Village R<?om Rosalyn J ardan $36 res/$40 non-res $31 res/$35 non-res for additional family members or if you enroll in two classes taught by R. Jordan within the same session period Ages: 5 years old and up 9112-10/17 31531-A Th 31531-B Th 10/31- 12112* 41531-A Th 119-2113 5:15-5:45 pm 5:15-5:45 pm 5:15-5:45 pm No class Thursday, 11128, Thanksgiving Holiday Youth Oil Painting Youth, ages 7-17 years, will have fun while learning to draw, paint. design. mix colors, and combine colors. Your child will also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. This course allows students to learn on an individual basis at their own pace, wl1ilemaking new friend s and developing new talents. *No class Thursday, 11128, Thanksgiving Holiday **Ballet and Tap class' fees are variable depending upon number of classes per session. Session 31530-D and 31531-B will be at a higher ra classes. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Maria S.c. Davi $27 res/$30 non-res 31521-A 31521-B 41521-A 41521-B Tues Fri Tues Fri 9124-11112 9127-11/15 11/19-12117 11122-12120* 3:30-5 pm 3:30-5 pm 3:30-5 pm 3:30-5 pm There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply information will be provided at time of registration. *No class Frida)', 11120, Thanksgiving Holiday. 22 Fall Herculean �I Classes Martial Arts Karate In today's world, families are concerned about issues of violence, gangs, weapons, and child molestation/abduction. This class is design~d to provide participants with proven . methods of increasing one's alertness ~nd awareness, as well as, providing a solid philosophy in self defense, self discipline, and self confidence. The class is on-going and students may enroll at any time. For more information on specific styles or levels, call the instructor at (707) 425-1847. Locations: Wed Classes at Community/Swim Center Thur Classes at Historic Clubhouse Fri Classes at Community/Swim Center Instructor: Joe Garcia Fees: $35 reSl$38 non-res Monthly fee $20 res/$22 non-res - additional family members Judo Judo is a martial art that concentraies primarily on throwing and grappling techniq~es. The striking and self-defense techniques are practiced only in Kata form. Judo has been an Olympic event since 1964, and is the only martial art to become an official Olympic sport. The instructor will take registration for all Classes at any time during the sessions. If you wish to speak to the instructor prior to enrollment,. you may call 799-9906, or you may visit the class. Location: Instructor: Fees: Ohlone Community Center Wayne Cunningham $35 res/$38 non-res Based on a monthly rate . $17 res/$19 non-res additional family . members 51519-C 51519-0 51519-E 51519-F · 51519-G September October November December January . Junior Class· Ages 7 to 11 MonlWeq Continuing 6:30-7:30 pm Senior Class· Ages 12 and up MonlWed Continuing 6;30-8:30 pm 51529-C 51529-0 51529-E 51529-F 51529-0 September October November December January All White BeltS - Beginners & children under \0 Wed 4:30-5:30 pm All Yellow Belts - Children under 10 yrs, 9 KY Wed 5:30-6:30 pm All Green Belts - Children under \0 yrs Wed . 6:30-7:30 pm AU Yellow Belts- Adults Thur 5-6 pm All Green Belts and Beginner White Belts - Adults Thur 6-7 pm All Purple Belts and Brown Belts - Children & Adults Thur 7-8 pm All Belts - students must have fighting gear to attend this class. No exceptions · Fri 5:30-6:30 pm * There is an additional fee of $28.50, for the complete uniform. All orders and payments for the uniform are taken by the instructor. 23 Fall Herculean �Senior Services Come Visit Ydur Senior Center! Hercules Senior Center 111 Civic Drive . 799 - 8219 Friends, Food, Fun and Companionship is what the Hercules Senior program is all about. Join us for a' day of activities or just come and relax for awhile, Our program provides a . variety of social and recreational activities in a friendly atmosphere where the emphasis is on hospitality. You will be warmly welcomed by our volunteer staff when you stop in to visit our center. Here you will find a variety of social and recreational services for all seniots. The Hercules Senior program and support services are available to -adults 60 and over. Our activities and programs welcome participation by adults of all .ages on a space available basis. These services include classes, day trips, nutrition services, health screening services, multi-cultural enrichment, and much, much more! We strive to ensure a physically and emotionally comfortabl~ environment for all, as well as encouraging socialization with peers. Please drop in and say hello to our staff and volunteers Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Our center will provide you with updElted infonnation on current and upcoming activities and events. Mon-Wed-Fri 11:30 a,m. Participant must be age 60 or older. Sign up one day prior. Cost: $ 1.50-$1.75 12 Noon Hercules Healthy Hikers 9:00-10:00 am Morl and Tbur This walking group. meets at Refugio Valley Park. . 24 Fall Herculean Legal, Health, Personal, Immigration & Job Referrals Notary Public Free Service - Call for Referral - By appointment only Classes Ceramics Monday 9:30-11 :30 am $1 Brushes, glazes, and paint provided; green ware and firing are extra. Miscellaneous Crafts WedlFri 10:00 a.m.-l :00 pm Free Nutrition 2nd Thur 10:00-11 :OOam Free Instructor: Tracy Baker, Doctors Hospital Tai Chi Tues Instructor: Bryan Umeki 9:30-11 :00 a.m. 55+ Golden Days Hot Lunch Program provides a full meal for Seniors at a very reasonable cost. Donation is suggested at ·$1.50-1.75. You must reserve at least one day in advance no later than 12 noon. Call us for more information or a monthly menu. Bingo Mon-Wed-Thur-Fri Free Blood Pressure Screening 2nd Wed of the month lla.m. courtesy of the·RodeolHercuies Fire District Driver Improvement for Drivers On-Going Activities Pot Luck Lunch 2nd Thur of month Special Services 12:30,2:00 pm This course is designed for mature drivers to help increase awareness of driving precautions that can and should be used to compensate for diminished physical and visual skills: You will improve your driving skills and become eligible for reduced insurance costs. When you complete this 8-hour course of instruction with our experienced driver education instructor, you will receive a 3 YEAR CERTIFICATE, registered with th.e .DepartmentofMotor Vehicles. This certificate registration is your record of eligibility for REDUCED AUTO INSURANCE PREMIUMS. The four-week course will be offered at the Hercules Senior Center. The fees may be paid to the Adult Education Depljrtment or to the instructor at the first class. Call 215-4666 for registration information. Th Th 10/17-lin 1116-2/6 9:30-11 am 9:30-11 am $12 $12 �Senior Services !fYou Don't See Your Favorite Class, Let Us Know The Art of Flower Arranging Seasonal Crafts This course introduces students to contemporary and traditional ways of flower arranging. Classes are assigned to help students appreciate the beauty in their immediate environment and develop their artistic competence. Students will learn how to create their own designs with garden flowers and materials readily available. This is an on-going class which meets every other Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 nocn ..Students will be given an overview of flower arranging and demonstrations of different styles and approaches. The instructor will explain the tools and materials reCommended. Bring a pen and notebook. Best of all, this is a free class! Call 223-1726 if you have questions. Please call the Senior Center between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. to verify day since class meets on alternate Saturdays. Tai Chi Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese exercise designed to promote flexibility. strength, balance and coordination. It also emphasizes stretching and slow graceful movements and is especially .g ood for reducing tension in the body. The form of Tai Chi being taught by instructor Bryan Umeki is called Kwang Ping Yang Style, which is at least 3,000 years old, and is rarely taught outside of China. This class is also beneficial as a tool for meditation purposes. Tues On-going ' 9:30-1 1 a.m. Free Join us on Wednesday and Friday mornings at 10 a.m. for a few get-togethers and share your talents with us ... or find out what hidden craft talents you have! Our projects change with the seasons and holidays, so we may be creating greeting cards one week and spring flowers the next. There is no fee , but we ask that you share your ideas and maybe surplus supplies. Wed!Fri On-going 1O:00-11:30a.m. Free Exploration in Art for Seniors This class introduces Seniors to a variety of art media includin& ink, charcoal, water based paint. colored pen'c ils and more! (Sorry - no oil paints) Instructor Diane Rusnak, Bay Area artist and teacher for 30 yems, emphasizes pt:rsonal creative expression as well as · teaching good .co~pos ition and artistic techniques, Students may sign up with the instructor. There is no fee for instruction, but students must furnish their own supplies. This class is on-going and students may enroll at any time. Tues Through 11126 10 a.m.-I p.m. Free Breast Cancer Awareness Workshop Volunteers Needed Did you know that breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in California and that Contra Costa has the second highest rate of breast cancer in the State? The causes are not known, and women are at risk. However, with early detection women can recover from breast ,\anc~r if it,is fo~nd, at an early stage! Unfortunately, 19,825 women In CalifornIa will " get breast cancer this year and 7 ,000 will die from it. Please come and learn what you can do to protect yourself! LOQking for a Few GOQd Volunteers to teach seniors how to use a personal computer. The goal is to assist seniors to learn baskic skills on Windows 95 and associ.a ted applications. If you would like to assist, call Kathy Gagnon at 799-8219. all Please mark your cale~dar for Saturday October 19, 1 to 3 p.m. at the Hercules Senior Center. This important and informative workshop is being sponsored for you free of charge by Brookside Hospital and the Soroptomists ofEI . Pinabolo and made possible by a grant from the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. See you there! Attention All Crafts People Do you have a special skill or a craft to share with us? Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. we get t~gether for needle craft and' on Friday we do seasonal craft projects. Come and join our group. There are no fees but we exchange ideas and craft supplies. Call us at 799-8219 with your ideas or questions! 25 Fall Herculean �Youth Services Children's Services Child Care Tiny Tots The Parks & Recreation Department offers a Before/After School Child Care Program for children in grades K-6. The Child Care Program is designed to enhance the child's school experience through socialization and recreation activities. The program operates during the school year from 6:30 a.m. until 6:30p.m. The Tiny Tots program is a pre-school experience for children 2 yrs. 9 mos. to 5 yrs. of age. The Tiny Tots Preschool consists of two different types of program options to serve the children based upon their age. The program is designed to assist your child in developing self-confidence and selfesteem, along with a sense of responsibility and independence. The activities will cover the social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and creative aspects of your child's development. Registration is also open to non-residents and is accepted on a first come,.first served basis. The daily schedule is structured to offer a variety of activities including crafts, games, sports, cultural appreciation, and life skills. Within the daily schedule there is also a short time allotted for homework. The Child Care Program is offered in the City's Child Care Buildings at Ohlone School, Hercules School (Lupine Site) and at Hanna School. For more information, please contact the Program Coordinators at each location. Register at the Community Swim/Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. For information call: (see below). Hanna Ranch Child Care Ctr. Rd. License No. 070215103 Lupine Child Care Ctr. Tiny Tots programs are offered at ihe following locations: 1905 Lupine Lupine Child Care Center 1616 Pheasant Ohlone Child Care Center Foxboro Corrununity Center 1025 Canterbury Drive 2480 Refugio Valley 245-4803 1905 Lupine 799-8259 1616 Pheasant 799-8224 The "Little Learner" program is designed to introduce children to the preschool experience. The emphasis of this class is learning how to work with others in a variety of social License No. 070209101 situations. Numbers, COlOI:S, shapes, and letters are introduced Ohlone Child Care Ctr. and special attention is paid to both large and small motor License No. 070210873 development. 9-12 noon $82 res/$86 non-res/Monthly All registrations are at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 TITh The Little Learner program is held on TITh at Lupine Child Refugio Valley Road. . Care only. All Child Care and Tiny Tot Programs will be closed December 23,1996 through January 3, 1997. The "Pre-Kindergarten" program is designed for 4:..year-olds who will stait kindergarten the following school year. This program is designed to prepare children for kindergarten, and not to accelerate them beyond the basic requirements set by the school district. M1W/F 9-12 noon ,$ 120 res/$126 non-reslMonihly For more information, please contact the Tiny Tots Program Coordinator at 799-8259 or 799-8235. Space is limited. Child Care Program Fees The foUowing fees are effective for the 96-97 school year beginning September, 1996 at Hercules School and Hanna Rancb School and July, 1996 at Oblone Scboo\' These fees are monthly. Fees do not include holidays and scheduled inservice (nonstudent) days, Three-Day OptioniMonthly Five-Day OptioniMonthly KinllllI Grade 1-3 Grade 4-6 A.M. Care $92 $92 School Dismissal to 5 p.m. $224 $140 School Dismissal to 6:30 p.m. $320 $223 26 Fall Herculean $92 $120 Kinder Grade 1·3 A.M. Care $ 55 $ 55 School Dismissal to 5 p.m. $135 $ 85 Grade 4-6 $ 55 $ 70 School Dismissal to 6:30 p.m. $218 $192 • $133 $130 �Youth Services Day Camps Intersession Day Camp Program Intersesssion is a weekly day camp offering care for children . who are out of school during their tract break on the Ohlone School Multi Track Education Program. The program is open to school age children, grades K-6. There will be arts, crafts, sports, games, music and lots offun! Registration is on -going. Spac.e is limited to 28 children each week. This program is held at Ohlone Child Care Center: 1616 Pheasant For more information call 199-8224. Intersession Dates for 1996-97 Core Program 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Resl$95 Non-Resl$105 5-day 3-day Res/$57 Non-Resl$63 Reservation Deposit - $ Wiper week (Nonrefundable, nontransferable. Deposit will be credited to we,ekly program fees) September 3 to September 27 September 30 to October 24 Session II Blue Track Green Track YellowTrack Red Track For more information on the Intersession Day Camp call Ambra Bonham, Ohlone ChJld Care Site at 799-8224. Extended Care Program 6:30 am-6:30p.m. 5-day Res/$115 Non-Resl$125 3-day Res/$ 69 Non-Resl$ 75 Session I Yellow Track Red Track Every Wednesday at the Lupine Site and every Friday at the Ohlone Site' Recreation Specialist Jeanne Krall comes to visit the camps to lead camp children in Physical Education • activities ! Come join the fun! Late Payment Fee $5 Late Pick-Up Fee $l/minute per child Late Registr~tion Fee $ 15/week - Charged for any total registration received after 5:00 p.m. on Friday of the preceding week. October 25 to November 22 November 25 to December 20 January 6 to January 31* January 29 to February 28* 10% discount ontota] program fees for families with two (2) or more children enrolled in the same program. 'Yellow and Red Tracks will be out the week of January 29 to January 31. Session III Blue Track Green Track Yellow Track Red Track March 3 to March 28 March 31 to April 25 April 28 to May 29* May 27 to June 13* *Yellow and Red Tracks will be out the week of May 27 to May 31 -27 Fall Herculean .\ ... . �Teen Activity Program Safe, Fun Activities for Teens Winner of the "1995" California Parks And Recreation Society Special Intere~t Program Award The Hercules Teen Center was honored to accept the 1995 Special Interest Program A ward from the California Parks & Recreation Society. This innovative program is happy to offer a wide variety of programs to our youth ages 13 through 18. Congratulations! Fall 1996 Teen Center Program The New Teen Center Fall Program will operate Tuesday and Thursday, September 3,1996 through Thursday, June 12, 1997, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Community/Swim Center located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road iIi the Dynamite Room. The Teen Center wilrprovide.Recreational opportunities to youth, ages . l3-18 (7th to 12th grade). First time participants must provide a copy of Birth Certificate to register for this program. Youth born prior to Juue 19, 1978 will uot be enrolled. The Teen Activity Rooms are restricted to Teens Only! No adults participation; however, Parents-and Guardians are welcome to drop-in and observe. We welcome your comments and suggestions. The rooms will be open to all youth who have paid the required fees. Fees $1.25 Residents $1.50 Non-Residents Fall Activities include: * Ping Pong *Hockey * Chess * Table Games 28 Fall Herculean . * Basketball * Jet Hockey * Bumper Pool * Foosball-Table * Movies * Tournaments Parks & Recreation Teen Club The Parks & Recreation department will hold it's Annual Teen Club Membership Drive September 1October I, 1996. Membership is for one year. Annual Membership fees are $20. Election of Officers to be held Wednesday, November 6,1996. Teen Club Members assist the Parks and Recreation Department with developing recommendations for programs and services to better respond to the needs and interest of youth. The Teen Club will assist the staff with fund raising, concession stand and special events. The Teen Club will meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Community/Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road. All meetings are open to interested persons. Meetings will not exceed one hour. The Teen Club Members are registered volunteers with the City of Hercules. In exchange for volunteer service, members receive free use of the Teen Activity Center and free admission to all Teen Special Events including: Dances, Workshops, Guest Speakers and Local Excursions! All interested youth ages 14-18 should stop by the Community/Swim Center and complete a Teen Club and City Volunteer Application. All youth under 18 must have parent/Guardian permission. Youth ages 12-13 entering 7th grade may participate in the program planning meetings but will not vote or hold office in the Teen Club. All Teen Club Officers must at least 14 years old. Please call 799-8291 for additional information. Teen Club Offic·ers consist of: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary and Treasurer. The purpose of the Teen Club is to provide a Business Development Enterprise opportunity for youth and produce additional revenue to fund special teen activities and purchase additional program supplies and equipment. For registration.and additional information, phone 799-8233 or 799-8291. �Teen Activity Program Let's all do the Macarena' Coming Teen Fall Events!!! Teen Center Pre-Christmas Dance! Back to School Dance The Teen Center will host a Back-to-School Teen Dance for Junior High students attending local Jr. High public and private schools on Friday, September 13, 1996 from .8 to II p.m. Admission is $5 'advance sales or $6 at the door. Ticket sales and the doors will close at 9:30 p.m. so come early! Students must present valid student ID cards to purchase tickets. Tickets will be 'available at the Community/Swim Center Office. Adult chaperons, City staff and Hercules Police Department will provide supervision at the danc.e. A professional Disc Jockey will provide the music! Food and soft drinks will be on sale. Hang Out and Have a Good Time! All participants are subject to search! Call 799-8291 for additional information. Put on your new Christmas Outfit, Tell Santa Claus ' Good-bye! Come on down to the City's Teen Center Pre-Christmas Dance on Friday, December 20, 1996 from 8 to 11 p.m. Admission is $5 advance sales and $6 at the door. Ticket sales and the doors will close at 9:30 p.m. Come early! Students must present valid student ID Cards to purchase tickets. Food and soft drinks will be on sale. Adult chaperons, City staff and Hercules Police Department will provide the supervision. All participants are subject to search! Call 799-8291 for additional information. Halloween Teen Dance! Above & Below: Teens enjpy a field trip with the Summer Teen Club! Are you a Jr. High Student attending a local public or Private School? If yes, do you want a safe and enjoyable Halloween Celebration? Attend the City of Hercules Teen "Halloween Costume Celebration Dance" Thursday, October 31,1996 from7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Students must present valid student ID cards to purchase tickets. Live music with a profession Disc Jockey! Halloween Treats! Food, Soft Drink & Snack! All for just $7 per person. Come have a good time in a warm safe enjoyable, well-supervised setting with your friends. No More Trick or Treat!!! Dress' up if you wish or come as you are. Adult chaperons, City staff and Hercules Poiice Department will provide the supervision. All participants are subject to search! Call 799-8291 for additional information. 29 Fall Herculean �Sports & Fitness for Youth Be part of a team - Play Basketball! Girls Basketball Ages 12 to 16 Pee Wee Basketball The Girls Elementary Basketball Program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to intrdduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills in addition to assisting in the development of eye-hand and running coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these ski1ls. League fee includes a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, league games and referees and awards at the conclusion of the seaSQn. The Pee Wee basketball program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created 10 introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills in addition to assisting in the development of eye-hand and running coordination. More experienced players shou'ld improve in each of these skills. League fee includes a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, league games and referees and awards at the conclusion of the season. The league is open to girls ages 12 to 16 years old with beginner to advanced skill levels. Participants must bring a , copy of their birth certificate a t the time of registration, Bir thd ays of players m ust fall between December 20, 1980 and September 30, 1984. Ma ximum enrollment is 40. There will be an infonnation meeting to discuss rules and regulations on Monday, September 16 at 7 p.m. in the Village Room at the Community/Swim Center. The league is open to boys and girls ages 7 10 9 years bId with beginner to advanced skill levels. Participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate at the time of registration. Birthdays of players must fall between December 17, 1987 and October 1, 1989. The league will have priority registration for Hercules residents only and then open registration. Maximum enrollment is 40. There will be an informational meeting to disc\1sS rules and regulations on Monday, September 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Room at the Community/ Swim Center. The league will have priority registration for Hercules residents only and .then open registration. Maximum enrollment is 40. Practice sessions will be held on Tuesdays 'llld Thursdays, either from 4 to 5: 15 p.m. or 5 to 6: 15 p.m. League games will be .playedon Friday at4 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m. with each team normally playing once per week. Fee: Community/Swim Center · 200 I Refugio Valley Road $60 res/$65 non-res 31706-A 31706-B TTh TTh Location: 10/1-12/14 10/1-12/14 Fall Herculean Fee: Community/Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road $60 res/$65 non-res 31708-A 31708-B ~onlWed Location: 4-5:15 pm 5-6:15 pm Last day to sign up and register is Monday, September 16. 30 Practice session will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays, either from 4 to 5:15 or 5 to 6:15 p.m. League games will be played Saturdays at II :45 a.m. and I :00 p.m. with each team normally playing once per week. ~onlWed 9/30-12/14 9/30- 12/14 4-5:15 pm 5-6:15 pm Last day to register and sign up is Monday, September 16. �Sports & Fitness for Youth Learn to be safe! Join the young Olympians! Elementary Basketball The Elementary basketball program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! .The program is created to introdnce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, paSsing and rebounding skills in addition to assisting in the development of eye-hand and running coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fee includes a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, league games and referees and awards at the conclusion of the season. The league is open to boys and girls ages 10 to 12 years old with beginner to advanced skill levels. Participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate at the time of registration. Birthdays of players must fall between January 9, 1987 and March 23, 1984, The league will have priority registration·for Hercules residents only and then open registration. Maximum enrollment is 80. There will be an information meeting to discuss rules and regulations on Wednesday, December 11 at 6:30 p.m. at. the Community ISwim Center. Practice sessions will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays, either from 4 to 5:15 p.m. or 5 to 6:15 p.m. League games will be played on Friday at 4 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m., 11 :45 a.m. and I p·.m. with each team normally playing once per week. . Location: Fee: 41706-A 41706-B 41706-C 41706-D Community Swim Center $60 res/$65 non-res M/W 1113-3126 MIW 1113-326 TITh TlTh 1114-3127 1114-3127 4-5:15 pm 5-6:15 pm .4-5:15pm 5-6:15 pm Priority registration (Hercules resideuts only): lOll-III 15 & Open registration (residents & non-residents) III I~I~. . Last day for sign-ups is Wednesday, December 11, 1996 Note: Open gym programs are not a.vailable during league prograrus. Conflicts witb league play will be announced. Young Olympians Self-Defense & Safety Awareness for Youth Ages 5-15 This program is designed for self-defense purposes only! Our program enhances self-esteem, confidence and selfdiscipline. Students are placed according to age and ability. Emphasis is on learning physical and verbal skills for self -defense against bullies and adults. Course content includes: Break-aways, and techniques for close contact (being grabbed, etc.) communication skills and confident posture. Weekly safety awareness information addresses tbe lures strangers use on children and teens. Each successive 10-12 week session provides reinforcement of previously learned techniques in addition to new and more advanced instruction. For information call (510) 734-3413. Location: Senior Center Instructors: Young Olympians Staff Fees: · $2/registration (one time) $4llesson Additional family members pay $3 per lesson. You may pay weekly or receive a $4 discount if paid in full. MOn Weekly 5:15,6:00,6:45,7:40 p.m. Registration and payment will be accepted at first class meeting. 'No class on Mondays, October 21 & November II, December 23 & 30. ~ n: . ules . 799-0900 hiropm.ctic . . enter Dr. Denise I. Walther Dr. Kalani S. Walther Gentle and effective spinal care ... Naturally C~kside Shopping Center l581 SycamoreAvenue, Suite 4 Hercules, California 94547 31 Fall Herculean �Sports & Fitness Open Gym Pick-up Games Open Gym periods are ongoing. Players, beginner to advanced, are encouraged to drop in. Open Gym periods are for fun and desigued to create a social, recreational environment where everyone feels comfortable participating. Come on down for an energetic game of Basketball or Volleyball! Location: Fee: Conununity/Swim Center Gym $2.25 Gym will now be available for local businesses Mon-Fri for either Basketball or Volleyball from 12 noon to 2 p.m. M-W~F M-F M-Tu,Th Wed Basketball Baketball Basketball Volleyball 10-12 noon 2-4 pm 7 :45-10 pm 7:45-10 pm ISyrs&up 9to 16yrs 16yrs&up 16 yrs 8< up Note: Open gym programs are not available during league programs. Conflicts with league play will be announced by staff. Rates for discount passes are listed in next column. , Open .Gym Passes The City of Hercules CommunitylSwim Center complex has open gym passes available for residents and nonresidents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry, while the nonresident passes are for convenience only and are set at the regular drop-in rate. Open Gym Passes are valid throughout the year. Dynamite Pass Ten (10) visits Avid Athlete Twenty-five (25) visits Adult $20 res/$22.50 non-res Youth $12 res/$15 non-res Adult $50 res/$56.25 non-res Youth $25 ·res/$27.50 .non-res Identification will be requested for purchase of resident discount passes. Drop-in rates: Adults: $2.25 Youth (15 & under) $1.50 for n::tvtimf' Il<';f':. nnlv .Comfortable, Personalized Dental Care • Dentures - Partials & Relines • Permanent Teeth To Replace Dentures • Cosmeric Dentistry • Periodonral Care - Gums • Intravenous Sedation For Your 'Comfort • State-of-the-Art Antiseptic Procedures • Convenient Payment Plans HERCULES · DENTAL CARE John B. Wayland, DDS Call Today! 799-3100 32 Fall Herculean �Sports & Fitness Men's Open Basketball League Jazzercise The men 's Open Basketball League is designed for The art of jazz dance combined with the science of teams of fi ve or more players, ages 1.6 and over: Games exercise physiology. Each 60- to 65-minute class are played on Thursday evenings beginning at 7:50 p.m. includes both easy-to-follow, fun aerobic-danc,e routines Participants must register as a complete team and must and muscle-toning-and-stretching exercise; a warm-up have a team roster when submitting registration fee. , precedes the aerobics, and cool-down and stretch follows Teams will be required to provide a photograph of each the exercise. All to the beat of great !Dusic, from oldies player on the team roster prior to the start of league play. to jazz to the newest popular tunes! New students may Individuals are encouraged to sign up on the player register at class and join anytime. We suggest you bring interest list for possible plact:ment on teams. Maximum a mat and water. roster size is '10 with a minimum of 5 players. AU games will be officiated by certified basketball officials using Location: Community/Swim Center, Main Room modified NCAA men's rules. Instructors: Linda You'ng & Valerie Conwright The department must have a minimum of six (6) teams to run the league and a maximum of six (6) teams will be admitted. Rules and game schedule will be discussed, at the managers' meeting on Tuesday, October 22, 7:15 p.m. in the Dynamite Room. For mOre information call our Sport League Manager at 799-8295. Locations: Fee: Tu~sday: Community Swim Center Gymnasium $450 res/$500 non-res 10129 to 1128 There is an additional $5 fee per non-resident player 00 a resident team. To qualify for resident team status, at least six players on a team's roster must reside in Hercules. ,Deadline to sign up is Monday, October 8, 1996 at 7 pm. Mon-Thur 6:30-7:30 pm* Sat/Sun 9-10 am Drop-In: $ 6 4 Classes: $20 8 Classes: $28 12 Classes: $36 ' Baby-sitting available these classes only. Fee: $1.00 per family, " Fees: Back Flexibility & Strengthelling The purpose of this class is to teach an array of noimpact deep muscle therapy exercises. You will learn how to prevent (or rid yourself of) unnecessary back discomfort by flexing an~ strengthening your delicate back muscles. Excellent for overall toning! Great before or after workouts! This class is on.going and students may join at any time during the month or may pay on a drop-in basis. Please bring mat and wear loose clothing. Fees are monthly. Location: Senior Center Instructor: ' Dr. Denise Walther, Hercules Chiropractic Center Fee: $15 resl$ 17 nOD-res Thes Continuing 6: 30-7: 30 pm · Students may attend class on a drop-in basis at $5 per class. 33 Fall Herculean �Sports & Fitness ' Table Tennis for Youth and Adults Adult Table Tennis Program Join the crowd for this exciting program where for a small monthly ree you can play table tennis to your heart's content. The City has acquired top-quality TableTennis Tables which are approved by the U.s. Table Tennis Associatiqn and the International Table Tennis Federation. Location~ Ohlone Community Cente~ 190 Turquoise Dr. Hercules, CA 51708A & B Wed . 8:30 - 10:30 pm Fri 8:00 - 10:00 pm Sat 10 am - 4 pm Youth Table Tennis This Table Tennis Program is Just oDe of our efforts to provide alternative recreation opportunities for teens and others. This program is designed to provide competitive table tennis action for all who want to improve their . knowledge and skill of the game. Location: Ohlone Community Center 190 Turquoise 51708 A & B Ages: 13 & Up Ages: 6 to 12 All Ages: Wed Fri Sat 8:30-10 p.m. 8-10 p.m. 10-4 p.m. Fees for Adults 19 & up: Fees for Teen Table Tennis Program: Annual Membership Fee: Age i9-up Drop-In Pass $20 res/$22 non-res $30 for20 visits Adult Pass Annual Membership Fees will be prorated after July I , 1996. All Daily Drop-In Passes must be purchased at the Commu- . nity/Swim Center. Each participant must bring hislher pass to Ohlane Community Center"and show it to the volunte~rs on · duty. Annual Membership Fee for Youth Ages 6-18: $10res/$12 non-res Annual Membership Fee for Teens/Adults 19 & Up: $20 res/$22 non-res Drop-In Pass: 20 Vi si ts $20/1 unior Pass for Ages 6-12 $25lTeen Pass for Ages 13-18 DRUM LESSONS by RONNIE VILLANUEVA FOR ALL AGES AND ALL LEVELS 1-800-•• ·I-.SI4 All Daily Drop-In Passes and membership fees must be paid at the Community/Swim Center. Annui\l Membership Fees will be sold at 50% discount July 1 to October 31, 1996. All Annual Memberships must be . renewed by November 30 of each year. Contra Costa Household Hazardous Waste For free disposal of Old Paints, Pesticides, or Other Toxic Products, Call: (800) 750-4096 Drop Off Events: October 26,1996 February 2:2,1997 April 26; 1997 June 7, 1997 34 Fall Herculean Richmond San Pablo Pinole mchmolld �Sports & Fitness Tennis Anyone? Tennis Classes Individual Tennis Lessons!! Lessons at several levels will be offered by long-time local teaching pro Amado Lozano. The beginning level stresses instruction in Ihe basic strokes: forehand, backhand, volley, overhead and Ihe serve. At the intermediate level, stroke improvement is stressed and added emphasis is placed on instruction and drills related to ball direction, court coverage and keeping the ball in play. Advanced instruction will The City'S Parks and Recreation Department is proud to announce the New Private Lessons schedule for 1996. Fees are to be paid at the CommunitylSwim Center. The beginning level stresses instruction in the basic strokes: forehand, backhand, volley, overhead and the serve. At the intermediate level, stroke improvement is still stressed and added emphasis is placed on instruction and drills related to ball direction, court coverage and keeping the ball in play. continue to stress the fundamentals, but with instruction and drills emphasizing skills needed in match play, placing ShOIS, sustaining a rally, and developing a consistent serve. Studenls will play points and malches against one another, discuss conditioning and Ihe potential for entering tournaments. Locations: All classes are held at Refugio Valley Tennis Court Complex on the corner of Refugio Valley Road and Pheasant Drive. Fee: $40 res/$45 non-res Beginner Ages 7 to 14 3170l-A Man 3170l-B Mon lOn-lOl28 1114-11126 3:30-4:30 pm 3:30--4:30 pm Beginner Ages 14 & up 31702-A Mon 31702-B Man IOn-10128 11/4-11/25 4:30-5:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm Refugio Valley Tennis Center Location: Fee Options: $15 per 112 hour Private Lesson or $60 per 112 hour for four weeks $30 per I hour Private Lesson or $120 per I hour for four weeks Beginner: 3171O-A Sat 10/12-11/2 3:30-4:30 pm 317lO-B 10/12-11/2 4:30-5:30 pm Sat One hour private lessons my be available if minimum enrollment is not received for some group lessons. Please check with instructor. Students have the option of signing up for one private lesson at a time or, to reserve space, signing up for all four weeks. Deadline to register for classes is one week prior to start date . 'No class 912 &. 9114 Beginner All Ages 31703-A Tue 1113-11/26 4-5 p.m. Pee Wee Tennis Ages 4 to .6 Intermediate All Ages: 31703-B Tues 1115-11126 4-5 pm Pee Wee Tennis is a comprehensive program designed to introduce children 4 to 6 years old to the game of tennis in a fun and rewarding way. By tailoring the equipment and size of the playing court to the size, needs, and athletic ability of children, Mr. Pee Wee Tennis allowS them to learn the sport quickly and to have fun! The basic concept is similar to that ofT-Bali, the pint size version of baseball. Every element of Mr. Pee Wee Tennis has been created specifically for small players, from the short court to the 21" rackets and foam tennis balls. Students may provide their own 21" racquet, or purchase one from the Parks & Recreation Department for $15. Last day to register for classes is one week prior to start date. Register at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Location: Fee: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $30 resl$35 non-res Ages 4-6 31705-A 31705-B Thes Tues 10/8-10129 1115-11126 3:00-3:30 pm 3:00-3:30 pm 35 Fall Herculean �Sports & Fitness Tennis Facilities Available! Tournament Play: Tennis Court Rul es and Reg ulations signs are posted at all Recognized Community Organization City Tennis facilities including Refugio Valley Tennis Complex, Woodfield Park, and Foxboro Park. These tennis facilities are available to the public by rental permit or on a firstcorne first-serve basis. Private Organizations Commercial Use $6lhour/court $12 per hour/court $15 per hour/court Court Rules And Regulations: Hours & Fees l. Refugio Valley Tennis Complex: Refugio Valley Rd & 2. Pheasant DriJie by reservation Drop-in play is limited to one hour and fifteen or Daily 7 am to 4 pm @ $4lhour/per court Daily 4 to 10 pm @ $5.50lhour/per court Sat/SunlHolidays @ $6lhour/per court Excepting Mondays & Tuesdays from 3 to 7 pm and Saturdays 3 to 5 pm for City Lessons . Foxboro Tennis Courts: 1025 Canterbury Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Woodfield Tennis Courts: 1919 Lupine Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Tennis Court Reservations Tennis court reservati ons are available to Hercules residents only; there is a one-hour minimum on all tennis court facilities. Reservations are accepted at Ibe Communityl Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. POLLVTION PREVENTION WEE K JJJ September 1 996 36 . Fall Herculean Tennis shoes must be worn Courts are availabJe on a first come, first serve basis 16-22 3. minutes 4. Waiting players must be present to hold position for play 5. Court reservations pre-empt non-reserved court 6. 7. 8. play City sponsored programs have priority No food on tennis courts No bike riding, roller skating or skateboarding on tennis courts 9. 10. II. City sponsored lessons ONLY no public instruction. Tennis Tournaments by permit ONLY! Tennis Court Rules And Regulations Will Be Enforced 12. No alcoholic beverages allowed at any parks or courts. Call 799-8291 for further information. �2 Ways To Register! Mail-In Registration Drop-In Registration In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require special accommodations to participate in programs and activities, please contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 799-8291 . Registration is based upon a first come, first served basis. Unless specified in the class description, no registration will be accepted by the instructors, or by telephone. Participants may register in person or by mail at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Participants must preregisterfor classes at least one week priorto the class starting date. Participants registering on or afterfirst class meeting will be charged a$5late registration fee. Hoursforregistration are Monday-Thursday, 8:30 am -7 p.m., Fridays8:30am-5p.m.,andSaturdays8:30am-12noon. Checks should be made payabletothe "Ci1¥ of Hercules". If you have anyquestionsorwould like additional programinformalion, pleasecall799-8291. RefundsOess$10)ortransferswillbegrantednolaterthanoneweekdaypriortothefirstclassmeeting. Afullrefund will begiven iftheclassiscanceled by the Parksand Recreation Deparbnenl Norefundsortransferswill be allowed thedayoftheclassoraftertheclasshasstarted.iftherearechangesintheschedulesorifclassesarefull,youwillbe notifiedbeforethestartingof eachclass. Class Registration Form ---------------------------------Participant's Name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ Name of Parent/Guardian (if participant is under 18 yrs of age): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ City: _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ ZipCode: _ __ __ Home Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___ Work Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Birthdate of Participant (if under 18 years old): Participant Name Age Course Number Date Time CourseTiUe . I, the undersigned, in consideration of partiCipation in the program(s) listed above, agree to indemnify and hold the City of Hercules harmless, and release the City, agents and its employees from any and all liability for any injury suffered by the above named participant(s) arising out of, or in any way connected with participation in the program(s). I hereby agree to all the terms and conditions for participation within the City of Hercules Parks and Recreation programs. Signature of Parent/Guardian/Participant (over 18yrs of age) Date Fall Herculean �When the time comes to sell or buy, you must call Susan When you interview Susan, you will receive FREE & without any obligation, a beautifully bound Market Analysis with Charts/Graphs, Marketing Plan, Track Record, & an Advertising Plan that is yours to keep. "You have a Friend in Real Estate" SUSAN VENDIL Broker/Owner 223-3444 970-o119VMlPager NATIONAL REAL ESTATE 1ST CALIFORNIA HOMES Please call for a "Free List of Homes for Sale"ln any area of your choice. Call Todayl City of Hercules 111 Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 BULK RATE PERMIT #23 RODEO,CA Postal Patron The Herculean Fall1996 � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/9ec4e96c9d48a67b1cd56b0a0bdd97d7.pdf 79a3c87cd158e2e148b8c834993319d3 PDF Text Text e Herculean City of Hercules Infonnation & Activity Brochure • Spring 1996 �The Herculean Spring 1996 Table of Contents City Message City Scene Public Works Pipeline Public Safety Fire District Earthquake Plans Community Recreation Library Rental Facilities Park & Recreation News Classes Adult Activities Youth Activities Martial Arts Senior Services Child Careffiny Tots Teen Activities & Services Sports & Fitness Mail-in Registration Page 1-2 3-9 10 11-13 14-15 16-19 20 21 22-23 24 25-29 30 31 32-33 34-35 36-37 38-44 45 City Hall Hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30 a.m. to Noon & 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday 1 to 5 p.m. From 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, voice mail is operational. City Directory City Manager Marilyn Leuck 799-8208 City Hall - General Information City Hall Fax Community Center/Swim Center Parks & Recreation Department Hercules Senior Center Finance Dept/Business License Business/ Community Dev. Engineering Public Works Building Inspections City Clerk City Manager Personnel- Job Hotline Police Department EMERGENCY ONLY Rodeo-Hercules Fire District 799-8200 799-2521 799-8291 799-8230 799-8219 799-8222 799-8246 799-8242 799-8241 799-8240 799-8215 799-8206 799-8204 799-8260 911 799-4561 City Council- 799-8200 Mayor Darrel "Jay" Tucker Mayor Pro Tern Terry Segerberg Councilmernber Beth Bartke Councilmember Eduardo Manuel Councilmember lloyd Wagstaff Planning Commission D. T. Watson Bill Leong Mtangulizi Sanyika Sharad Pandya Kris Valstad Community Services Commission City Offices, the Community/Swim Center and Child Care Programs will be closed on the following dates: Monday, May 27, Memorial Day Monica Beltran Michelle Itagaki Robert Krall Bill Prather Trevor Evans-Young, Sr. Donald Taylor Joanne Ward �City Message City works to keep rates low.... Confused about your garbage bill? Are you - Wondering what you can do about the cost of disposing of trash? Here is some information about rate.s and some ideas to reduce costs. I I In 1989, the State legislature enacted AB 939, a State law requiring all cities and counties to reduce the amount of solid waste (garbage) disposed in landfills 50% by the year 2000. Heavy fines will be assessed to those cities that do not make a good faith effort to meet this goal. To meet the goal, all residential solid waste must be processed through a central "Integrated Resource Recovery Facility" (IRRF) before being transported to a landfill. All recyclable material is removed in this process so that only the minimum amount of non-recyclable waste is finally disposed at the landfill. With the extensive requirements for processing waste; developing and operating an IRRF is very expensive and landfill space is at a premium. The cities in West Contra Costa County joined together with the County several years ago to construct an IRRF at the lowest possible cost. The facility is now operating in North Richmond. The increased per can garbage rates now being paid by Hercules and other West County residents are due directly to the cost of that facility. Residents of other communities throughout the entire State are experiencing this same situation. However, recent news articles have identified that Central Contra Costa County residential garbage rates are significantly lower than in our area. This is because the cities in that area, through their sanitation district, are free to bid their garbage collection service to competing businesses. In West County, the cities have long-term contracts with Richmond Sanitary Service (RSS) which were negotiated in the late 1970's and early 1980's. Hercules' contract expires 2001. At that time the City will aggressively pursue a competitive bid process to establish lower rates. I II ItI Reduce Your "Waste"Line! Paper & Paperboard 37.1% 9.7% Glass 9.6% Metals 6.94% Plastics Polystyrene Foam .26% Rubber & Leather 2.5% 2.1% Textiles 3.8% Wood Food Waste 8.1% 17.9% Yard Waste Organic Waste 1.8% These are typical percentages of household trash! In the meantime, the Hercules City Council was the first to establish garbage collection rate regulation in 1993. The.City carefully reviewed all available information and approved only those costs which are minimally necessary to provide service and meet State mandates. Continued on page 2 1 Spring Herculean �J~ll Q The City Council only approved a 26% increase even though RSS requested an 89% increase. RSS sued the City, but lost on all issues except one. The Court ruling in Hercules' favor upheld the Council's right to regulate rates for the benefit of Hercules residents . • Z 1.1.1 ~ ::c := - 1.1.1 The City is actively encouraging collection cost reduction ideas such as converting to trucks operated by one person instead of the present two person method. This cost saving practice is now being used in Central County and other areas. We believe that RSS will be making every effort in 1996 to implement significant cost saving changes to their operations. I- := = 'II Q) u >- 1.1. 'II 1.1.1 .., ::c U 0::: Q) l- 1.1.1 ~ ~ 01.1. .., 1.1.1 2 What can you do? Reduce use of non-recyclable products, Reuse non-recyclable materials and Recycle. By reducing the amount of garbage generated by each household, we can collectively control and minimize rate increases. For more information or to share your ideas, call the City Manager's office at 799-8206. Q) 1.1.1 l Garbage Bill Article Continued V) ::l Q) 0::: Q) U ::l ""0 Q) 0::: Spring Herculean Current First Can Current Base Rate IPA Surcharge AB 939 Surcharge (discontinues 3/98) Retroactive Recovery (discontinues 6/97) Current Per Can Rate $14.61 2.02 $11 .93 2.02 .83 .68 1.80 $19.26 1.47 $16.10 IRRF Budget (per IPA) Less IPA surcharge State and County Fees Interim Recycling Center Less Disposal and Recycling 1995 Cost of Living Increase Franchise Fee Adjustment Senior Discount New Per Can Rate 7.33 (2.02) ( .27) ( .19) (3.25) .29 .18 .01 $21.34 7.33 (2 .02) ( .27) ( .19) (3.25) Second Can .24 .18 .01 $18.13 �----.. City Scene Residents to embark on tour! Hercules Sister City Association Plans November Trip to Tsushima, Japan :1 I f Hercules ...The Hercules Sister City Association will visit Tsushima, Japan, its Sister City, in November, 1996, the 15th anniversary of the signing of their friendship agreement in Refugio Valley Park. The trip will be from approximately November 1-12 with visits to Osaka, Tsushima, Kyoto, Tokyo, and Hong Kong. The cost will run between $2-3,000 per person. The Association meets on the second Thursday of every month at the Chamber of Commerce office, 108 Civic Drive, Hercules, at 7:30 p.m. Anyone interested in the upcoming trip is invited to attend a meeting and join the organization which is currently holding its annual membership drive. For further information, call Pat Perkins, 799-1264. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to visit Japan! Council Appointees to City Commission and County Board The Hercules City Council recently appointed a new Planning Commissioner and a representative to the Contra Costa County Homeless Advisory Committee. I I I "" , Dewey T. Watson, or D.T, was originally appointed on November 28 to complete a term on the City's Planning Commission. On January 23, the City Council appointed Mr. Watson to a two year term that will end in March, 1998. He has served as the President of the Foxboro Heights Homeowners Association for 9 1/2 years. He believes the two major issues facing Hercules are the need for a stable economic base for the future and business development for bringing jobs to Hercules. Debra Longwood was appointed to represent Hercules on the Homeless Advisory Committee on January 9. She is currently the Director of the Small Business Development Center for Contra Costa County. She has served as Vice President of the Glenwood Homeowners Association and serves on the Board of Directors of the Contra Costa College Foundation Board. 3 Spring Herculean �I ~I~- -_ City Scene Cable subscribers to receive refund. City Council Approves Cable Television System Transfer After many months of negotiations, Lencomm, Inc., the parent company of the City's cable television company, Bay Cablevision, has completed agreement to sell the Bay Cablevision system to Heritage Cablevision of Delaware, an affiliate of cable television giant, Telecommunications, Inc. (TCI). Although this transaction is part of a major statewide effort on the part of TCI to consolidate its operations, the Hercules City Council's approval was required to transfer the franchise agreement allowing the company to operate in Hercules. The City Council approved the transfer on January 23, and beginning on February 12, Hercules cable television subscribers are served by TCl. Under the terms of the agreement approved by the City Council, subscribers should not experience changes or disruptions to cable television services. All existing terms and conditions for operations in our City remain fully in effect. These include requirements for customer service, minimum channel and programming requirements, and maintenance of system technical standards. The agreement also provides some benefits for Hercules subscribers. Subscribers will receive a refund of approximately $7.00 for excess rates charged in previous years. Although the City does not regulate cable television rates, the companies agreed to provide this refund comparable to that provided in other local Bay Cablevision cities. The refund will appear as a credit on subscriber bills by the end of April. Future rate increases in Hercules will be limited to an amount which is comparable to the rates charged in other local cities. Finally, in recognition of the community's interest for community access television, TCI also agreed to a procedure for the City to request additional funds for operation of the City's cable television channel, Hercules Community Television (HCT\!, Channel 25 on the Bay Cablevision system). The City Council's objective in this process was to preserve and enhance cable television services for Hercules residents. We look forward to a continuing high standard for service and accountability to Hercules residents. 4 Spring Herculean �City Scene Teach your kids to fish! Hercules Second Annual Kids Fishing Day at the Park - May 20, 1995 Kid's Fishing Day at the Parks is co-sponsored by Raleys Super Store, Rotary of Hercules and the City of Hercules. Bring your kids down for the next Kids Fishing Day which will be held on Saturday, May 18 at Refugio Valley Park! 5 Spring Herculean �City Scene Let's Meet Our City Staff! Interim Community Development/Public Works Director At the start of this new year, a new face has been seen at City Hall. That new face belongs to Darwin "Bud" Pichetto. Bud started working for the City of Hercules January 3, 1996, and is the Interim Community Development/Public Works Director. Bud comes to the City of Hercules with extensive public sector experience previously working for the California Department of Transportation in their Right-of-Way Department; the City of Oakland Redevelopment Agency as Administrator, Projects Operations; the City of Pleasant Hill as Redevelopment Director; and most recently, as Redevelopment Executive Director for the City of Hawaiian Gardens, a southern California city. Free Disposal! Household Toxics Drop-off for all West County Residents April 27 in Pinole June 1 at Hilltop Includes all paints, varnishes, gasoline, used motor oil, pesticides, etc. While the City of Hercules conducts a recruitment search for the positions of Public Works Director and Community Development Director, Bud's fulfilling the responsibilities of both positions. Bud describes himself as a "hands-on, problem-solving, peopleoriented, can-do" manager. While some may be overwhelmed with the paperwork and duties of fulfilling not one, but two department head positions, Bud's perception is "there are no problems that cannot be resolved, and there are only new opportunities for the City." If you need to talk to "Bud", you can al- . ways reach him at City Hall, telephone (510) 799-8246. Takes 5-10 minutes Call now for an appointment! ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 800-750-4096 :The Hercules Chamber of Commerce thanks the following individuals· : and businesses for their contributions to the Holiday Tree Lighting eevent: Contra Costa HHW Program • •:ABS Advance Business Services • Bank of America : Creative Memories ·Dr. Betty Fong • Family Fair : Hercules Chiropractic • Hercules Florist & Gifts • Rotary Club of Hercules : Imageworks • L.T. Express Typing Service • Lucky • • • Mail Boxes Etc Postal Annex Raley·s Round Table Pizza Stylistic Beauty Supply Taco Bell Thrifty Drug Store The Valstad Family Wells Fargo Bank Wordsmith Bill Prather Real Estate •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 7 Spring Herculean �City Scene Let's Meet Our City Staff! Interim Community Development/Public Works Director At the start of this new year, a new face has been seen at City Hall. That new face belongs to Darwin "Bud" Pichetto. Bud started working for the City of Hercules January 3, 1996, and is the Interim Community Development/Public Works Director. Bud comes to the City of Hercules with extensive public sector experience previously working for the California Department of Transportation in their Right-of-Way Department; the City of Oakland Redevelopment Agency as Administrator, Projects Operations; the City of Pleasant Hill as Redevelopment Director; and most recently, as Redevelopment Executive Director for the City of Hawaiian Gardens, a southern California city. Free Disposal! Household Toxics Drop-off for all West County Residents April 27 in Pinole June 1 at Hilltop Includes all paints, varnishes, gasoline, used motor oil, pesticides, etc. While the City of Hercules conducts a recruitment search for the positions of Public Works Director and Community Development Director, Bud's fulfilling the responsibilities of both positions. Bud describes himself as a "hands-on, problem-solving, peopleoriented, can-do" manager. While some may be overwhelmed with the paperwork and duties of fulfilling not one, but two department head positions, Bud's perception is "there are no problems that cannot be resolved, and there are only new opportunities for the City." If you need to talk to "Bud", you can al- . ways reach him at City Hall, telephone (510) 799-8246. Takes 5-10 minutes Call now for an appointment! ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 800-750-4096 : and businesses for their contributions to the Holiday Tree Lighting eevent: Contra Costa HHW Program •• The Hercules Chamber of Commerce thanks the following individuals • •• :ABS Advance Business Services • Bank of America : Creative Memories ·Dr. Betty Fong • Family Fair : Hercules Chiropractic • Hercules Florist & Gifts • Rotary Club of Hercules : lmageworks • L.T. Express Typing Service •• Lucky • • Mall Boxes Etc Postal Annex Raley·s Round Table Pizza Stylistic Beauty Supply Taco Bell Thrifty Drug Store The Valstad Family Wells Fargo Bank Wordsmith Bill Prather Real Estate •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 7 Spring Herculean �City Scene Get on the Web! Japanese Consulate Announces Home Page on the World Wide Web (WWW) The Japanese Consulate is pleased to announce a Home Page on the World Wide Web. The public can access information about services provided by the Japanese Consulate as well as other links to Japanese government and Japan-related sites on the Internet. The Calendar of Events section will feature a fairly comprehensive listing of various Japan-related events and activities taking place within Northern California, Colorado, Nevada, and Utah. The Consulate is asking assistance in compiling this calendar by asking individuals to send listings and newsletters of Japanrelated events to them. Please include a brief description of each event along with contact names and telephone numbers where people may call for further information. The Center reserves the right to edit or modify any material as necessary because of space limitations. The Consulate is asking that all materials be sent two months prior to an event taking place. Please send all materials to: Japan Information Center, Consulate General of Japan 50 Fremont Street, Suite 2200 San Francisco, CA 94105 Attention: Takehiko Wajima, Vice Consul. If you have any questions, call 415/974-1170, FAX 415/777-0518 or contact bye-mail atcgj5@mail.mikuni.com. 8 Spring Herculean �f City Scene Happy 90th Birthday Anna! Month of March Proclaimed As Older Worker Week Governor Pete Wilson has proclaimed the week of March 10-16, 1996, Older Worker Week in the State of California. Employers profit from the experience of a lifetime. Older workers are experienced, committed, and productive. Older workers are one of California's most treasured resources. "One in five 'mature workers stay in the labor force either because they need additional income or because they like to work," said DixOn Arnett, Director of the California Department of Aging. Anna Rasmussen, 90, Hercules' most senior volunteer serving meals at the Hercules Senior Center. "Companies such as Target, World Savings and Loan, Bank of America, Travelers Insurance and Burger King have hired more and more mature citizens over the last few years, because these workers are likely to remain on the job longer, are dependable, and understand the importance of customer service and good communication," said Irwin. The value of the older worker to the work pool in California will be increasingly important, for already population trends indicate that there are 16 million people 55 years of age or older. Services which aid the older worker in finding employment, brushing up on job skills, and learning new careers include a network of 52 local Private Industry Councils, EDD Job Services offices, and the Area Agencies on Aging offices throughout the state. In Contra Costa County these services help link employers and trained older workers. All these services are listed in the white pages of your local telephone directory. 9 Spring Herculean �~I Public Works Pipeline Teens can gain valuable work experience! Teen Employment Summer Training (T.E.S.T.) This summer, the City will again offer employment opportunities for youths. The Teen Employment Summer Training (I.E.S.T.) program was established in 1983 to provide assistance with routine City maintenance and to offer employment and job training experiences for youth. T.ES .T. program workers, supervised by the City maintenance staff, perform a variety of maintenance projects throughout the City. Typical duties include painting, building maintenance, weed abatement, equipment repair, park landscape maintenance and planting. Workers also learn basic job skills such as punctuality, attendance, appearance and teamwork. The City will be recruiting for I.E.s.T. program workers and T.ES.T. supervisors. Workers must be between the ages of 15 to "Are you Raising Mosquitoes in Your Backyard?" "Lyme Disease in California" "Mosquitofish" "What You Can Do to Prevent and Control Rats" "Bee Alert: Ajricanized Honey Bee Facts" "The Western Treehole Mosquito and Dog Heart Worm" and others .....For more information & service requests: CONTRA COSTA MOSQUITO & VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT 155 Mason Circle Concord, CA 94520 (510) 685-9301 10 Spring Herculean 18. Experience in maintenance and repair work is helpful but not required. The I.E.S.T. supervisor directly oversees a crew of workers and must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid California Driver's license. This position requires knowledge and understanding of general maintenance and carpentry practices as well as ability in the use of various small hand tools, safety equipment and basic supervisory skills. The I.ES.T. program begins each year in mid-June soon after school ends and co.n tinues until late August. Applications may be obtained from the City of Hercules, 111 Civic Drive, Hercules, CA 94547, or by calling (510) 799-8299 between 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the City's application form. Final filing deadline: Completed City applications must be received in the Personnel Office by 5:00 p.m., April 12, 1996. �Public Safety Kudos to Officer Imboden! Officer Receives Award for Stolen Vehicle Recoveries On February 16, 1996, Officer Bill Imboden of the Hercules Police Department received the first "10851 Award" presented by the Police-Department. Section 10851 is the Vehicle Code Section for a stolen vehicle and Officer Imboden qualified for the City's first award of this type by recovering six stolen vehicles and arresting six auto theft suspects within twelve months. The California Highway Patrol and the California State Automobile Association presented the Award jointly. Remember always lock your car and take your Left to right: Police Chief Alicia Powers, CSAA representative and Officer Bill Imboden Home Security Recent storms have created perfect ski conditions in the Sierras and many of you will be taking weekend trips. To help prevent your home from becoming a target for burglars, use the same crime prevention techniques you would use for an extended summer vacation. Put a light on a timer in your horne to create a lived-in appearance-. . Secure your home well using dead bolt locks. Ask a trusted neighbor to pick up your newspapers and mail and to report any suspicious activity. Hercules Police officers will respond to investigate any reports and welcome your help to keep neighborhoods safe and crime free. 11 Spring Herculean �Public Safety Watch those cranes and workers out there! Traffic Congestion! Construction Zone! If you have driven on Sycamore Avenue underneath 1-80 recently, you have probably been delayed by traffic congestion due to the construction zone. An additional lane is being added to 1-80. It is very important to take it slow and careful through this area as this congestion causes frustration and impatience which are key ingredients to vehicle accidents. Why is traffic stopped here for long periods of time? What are they doing? FIRE LANE • FIRE LANE FIRE LANE PLEASE don't stop or park in the FIRE LANE. Although you may think you will be there for only a "few seconds," remember - In a life threatening situation, seconds count. The Hercules Police Department and the Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District asks for your cooperation by not parking or stopping in the FIRE LANE. Your life or the life of a loved one may depend on it! Often workers are moving heavy materials using a crane. The roadway is clear, but if you look up you may see a beam swinging in the air or being guided into place. The law requires that ·the roadway be closed during these times. California Vehicle Code Section 21370 states "the Department of Transportation, or its authorized representatives, while engaged in the construction of a state highway upon new alignment, may restrict the use of and regulate the movement of traffic upon any highway intersecting the project at or near the place of intersection whenever such work interferes with or endangers the safe movement of traffic through work." Translation: The people directing traffic are empowered to do so. Willful failure to obey their direction is a violation. They are required by law to stop and hold traffic at a safe distance away from construction when their work may endanger us by driving under or through it. So, while all this delay is very aggravating, please remember that it is for your safety. Use the following "Tips" for your safety: Leave earlier than normal to allow for the possible delay. 3N\fl 3tJl~ 3N\fl 3tJl~ 3N\fl 3tJl~ When stopped in traffic, allow extra room between your car and the one in front of you. This technique may help if you get rear ended_ If you see the car coming from behind you and you know it is going to hit you, you may be able to move to the right or left to get out of its path. When driving, pay close attention to the cars ahead of you, not just the one directly in front of you. This gives you more time to start slowing down so that you do not rear end the car ahead of you. Continued next page 12 Spring Herculean �Public Safety Traffic Congestion Continued When the traffic does start to move, do not accelerate quickly! Be aware that the traffic may be stopping again. If you start out too fast, you may not have time to stop again, thus causing a collision. Hercules Police Dellartment's Most Frequent Ca Is Be patient, avoid feeling frustrated, watch two-to-three car lengths ahead of you, drive defensively and remember - this will not last forever. Drive safely! Oct False Alarms 57 Suspicious Cir. 33 fU ll. Complaint 39 Misc. Disturb. 31 NOll 52 28 26 30 Credit Card Fraud and the Internet Other calls: Use of computers and the Internet in the 1990's is expanding at an explosive rate creating countless activities and opportunities. Sadly, this burgeoning trend has not escaped the opportunistic criminal. Credit card fraud and computer crime is rising at a dramatic rate. As the use of the Internet becomes more common place, so will attempts at fraud. Assaults Burglary Res. Burglary Auto Auto Theft Vanadalism CPS Contacts' Unfortunately, Hercules is no exception. Recently Hercules Police arrested a man for using an unlawfully obtained credit card number on the Internet. When the merchandise was delivered, Hercules Detectives were on hand to arrests the man, but not before he had placed numerous orders. Even though his attempt was thwarted, the fraud results in higher costs to all of us, the consumer. 'Community Problem Soilling (CPS) contacts. These include Neighborhood Watch programs, foot patrols in the business areas, "get acquainted" contacts with youth, residents and others. 12 12 3 7 4 3 12 7 6 11 2 2 There are steps you can take to prevent this from happening to you. Never give your credit card number over the telephone unless you are sure who the other party is. When making a credit card transaction with a merchant, collect any carbons and tear them up before disposing. Many thieves have been known to retrieve the carbons from the trash. Use the same precautions at home with any monthly statements you throw in the garbage at home. If your credit cards are lost or stolen, report it to the credit card company immediately. Remember, residents and police working in partnership can create a safer community. 13 Spring Herculean Dec 66 31 40 29 8 6 7 3 19 3 �Fire District Neighborhood Emergency Response Training On January 17, 1994, the Northridge Earthquake proved that damaging earthquakes can occur at any time without warning. The Northridge Earthquake also showed us that many other faults exist that we do not know about. Based on this knowledge, it is prudent for all Californians to prepare not only for earthquakes, but other emergencies as well. Major and moderate earthquakes will cause property damage in the billions and threaten thousands of Californians with death and injury. Major Earthquakes (Over 7 magnitude): • The 7.1 magnitude Lorna Prieta earthquake on October 17, 1989, caused 63 deaths, 3,757 injuries and an estimated $5.9 billion in property damage. • The 7.0 magnitude Eureka earthquake on November 8, 1980, caused 8 injuries and $1.75 million in damage. • The 7.7 magnitude Kern County earthquake on July 21,1952, caused 12 deaths, 18 injuries and $50 million in damage. Moderate Earthquakes (Under 7 magnitude): • The 6.7 moderate magnitude Northridge earthquake on January 17, 1994, showed that even moderate quakes can cause significant destruction as evidenced by the 57 deaths, 8,500 injuries and damage estimated at between $15 and $50 billion. • The 5.5 magnitude Upland earthquake on February 28,1990, injured 38 people and caused $10.4 million in damage. • The 5.9 magnitude Whittier-Narrows earthquake on October 1, 1987, and its 5.3 aftershock on October 4, caused 8 deaths, more than 200 injuries, and $358 million in property damage. • The 6.4 magnitude Coalinga earthquake on May 2,1983, injured 47 persons and caused $31 million in damage. It is the goal of the Rodeo-Hercules Fire District to educate as many citizens of our community as possible. To accomplish this goal, the Fire District is offering training in earthquake emergency preparedness. 14 Spring Herculean �Fire District Remember to trim weeds on your property! Neighborhood Emergency Response Training - Continued NERT Class modules are held in three two hour sessions, one evening a week. Class sessions will be held at the Rodeo-Hercules Fire Station 75, located at 326 Third Street in Rodeo. There is no charge to Rodeo or . Hercules residents for these sessions. If you are interested in this vital training and want to be better prepared for the next earthquake call 799-4561 to register now. Special Earthquake Pages You cannot ignore the earthquake risk. Know the location of the earthquake faults in your area, and the risk they ' pose. Most importantly, make an earthquake safety plan for you and your loved ones. A major earthquake could happen unexpectedly at any time. April is Earthquake Preparedness Month, and in keeping with this important subject, the City is inserting four pages that you can pull out and post in your home as a reminder of things that need to be prepared. The following pages are for your special use! Please take advantage of this opportunity to protect yourself and your loved ones in the event of a catastrophic earthquake. Weed Abatement Annually, throughout California, lives, homes and businesses are threatened, damaged or destroyed due to wildfire. Few communities are exempt from this danger, Rodeo-Hercules being no exception. In fact, the potential for major property loss was witnessed on July 10, 1995 when a small fire pushed by a strong wind grew to several acres threatening hundreds of homes on both sides of San Pablo Avenue in Hercules. With these facts in mind, the Fire District is urging you to begin now addressing fire hazards in the form of dry dead weeds, brush or trees which may develop on your property. The monumental task of keeping our community safe from wildfire can only be accomplished with your commitment and cooperation. As in past years, the Fire District would like to take this opportunity to thank all property owners and homeowner associations for maintaining their property in the best possible manner to minimize the dangers of fire and fire spread. On several occasions in 1995 we experienced grass or brush fires, which could have developed into large damaging fires, had abatement or hazard removal precautions not been executed. 15 Spring Herculean �Preparing a family 'Sarthquake Plan • • Know the locations of the nearest fire and police stations. • Make copies of vital records and keep them in a safe deposit box in another city or state. Make sure your originals are stored safely. • Take photos and/or videos of your valuables. Make copies and keep them in another city or state. • • • Include your babysitter and other household help in your plans. • Stay away from heavy furniture, appliances, large glass panes, shelves holding objects, and large decorative masonry, brick or plaster such as fireplaces. • • Keep your hallway clear. It is usually one of the safest places to be during an earthquake. Before a quake occurs, call your local Office of Emergency Services to find out about its plans for emergency shelters and temporary medical centers in case of such a disaster. Keep an extra pair of eyeglasses, house and car keys on hand. Keep extra cash and change. If electricity is out, you will not be able to use an ATM. Stay away from kitchens and garages, which tend to be the most dangerous places because of the many items kept there. 'Smergency food Supply After an earthquake you will probably not have any power, so your perishable food won't last more than a few hours. You will need to store at least three days worth of non-perishable food for everyone in your family. Pick items which can be eaten at room temperature without preparation or cooking. If you are able to heat your food, be sure to cook it outside on a fire-proof surface, away from any hazards. When preparing your food supply, do not include salty food which can make you thirsty. Do include items from all of the food groups. Store these items separate from your everyday food. Be sure to rotate your supply and check expiration dates. Canned goods usually have a one-year shelf life. Don't forget to include utensils, plates, bowls and cups. Before using fire to cook, make sure there are no gas leaks anywhere near your or in your neighborhood. 16 Spring Herculean �Preparing a 'f'amily Earthquake Plan When preparing for an earthquake, plan on having enough supplies to get you and your family through at least the first 72 hours. After a major earthquake, there's a good chance that traditional emergency response teams will be too busy to take care of you and your family. You need to Prepare! your home and neighborhood. • Stock up on at least a three-day supply of food, water, clothes, medical supplies and other necessary equipment for everyone in your family. Make sure everyone knows where to find them. (See the information sheet on emergency supplies in this packet.) • Decide where and when to reunite your family. • Choose a person outside the immediate area to contact if family members are separated. Long distance phone service will probably be restored sooner than local service. Do not use the phone immediately after an earthquake. • Know the policies of the school or daycare center your children attend. Make plans to have someone pick them up if you are unable to get to them. • If you have a family member who does not speak English, Prepare! an emergency card written in English indicating that persoh's identification, address and any special needs such as medication allergies. Tell that person to keep the card with him/her at all times. • Conduct Duck, Cover & Hold drills every six months with your family. • Know the safest place in each room because it will be difficult to move from one room to another during a quake. • Locate the shutoff valves for water, gas and electricity. Learn how to shut off the valves before a quake. If you have any questions, call your utility company. • Establish all the possible ways to exit your house. Keep those areas clear. 6rgani~ing 'Your Neighborhood After an earthquake or other disaster, emergency response agencies could be overburdened and might not be able to get to your neighborhood immediately. You and your neighbors or coworkers may need to make the initial emergency response actions and take care of others for at least 72 hours. Past earthquakes have thrust many untrained people into positions of providing first aid and rescuing people. You need to Prepare! If a response team has not been organized in your neighborhood or workplace, form one now. Joining and forming a community response team can greatly improve your chances of surviving an earthquake and can improve the self-sufficiency of your neighborhood. 17 5 . H 1 pnng ercu ean �'1'ip$ for 'Preparing ~hildren Children need to be prepared for an earthquake as much as adults, if not more . ... aale1"$ na'~O 1nfC1n~$ C1 For infants and toddlers, special emphasis should be placed on making their environment as safe as possible. • Cribs should be placed away from windows and tall, unsecured bookcases and shelves that could slide or topple. • A minimum of a 72-hour supply of extra water, formula, bottles, food, juices, clothing, disposable diapers, baby wipes and prescribed medications should be stored where it is most likely to be accessible after an earthquake. Also keep an extra diaper bag with these items in your car. Store strollers, wagons, blankets and cribs with appropriate wheels to evacuate infants, if necessary. • Install bumper pads in cribs or bassinettes to protect babies during the shaking. • Install latches on all cupboards (not just those young children can reach) so that nothing can fall on your baby during a quake. By age 3 or so children can understand what an earthquake is and how to Preparel for one. Take the time to explain what causes earthquakes in terms they'll understand. Include your children in family discussions and planning for earthquake safety. Conduct drills and review safety procedures every six months. • Show children the safest places to be in each room when an earthquake hits. Also show them all possible exits from each room. • Use sturdy tables to teach children to Duck, Cover and Hold. • Teach children what to do wherever they are during an earthquake (at school, in a tall building, outdoors). • • Make sure children's emergency cards at school are up to date. Although children should not turn off any valves, it's important that they know what gas smells like. Advise children to tell an adult if they smell gas after an earthquake. 18 Spring Herculean �-gmergency $upplie$ Checkli$t Stocking up now on emergency supplies can add to your safety and comfort during and after an earthquake. Store enough supplies for at least 72 hours. o Water - 1 gallon per person per day (a week's supply of water is preferable) a Water purification kit o o First aid kit, freshly stocked o o Food o Blankets or sleeping bags First aid book Can opener (non-electric) o Portable radio, flashlight and spare batteries o o o o o Essential medication Extra pair of eyeglasses Extra pair of house and car keys Fire extinguisher - A-B-C type Food, water and restraint (leash or carrier) for pets o Cash and change o B~by sl.\pplieS:b"I0rt))ula, bottle, p~cjfier, so~p. a,nd baby powder, clothing, blankets baby WIpes, cnsposa e diapers, canned toad and JUices. • 0 Sturdy shoes o o 0 Heavy gloves for clearing debris o Tool kit including a screwdriver, pliers and a hammer 0 Candles and matches o 0 Light sticks o Coil of 112" rope Plastic tape, staple gun and sheeting for window replacement 0 Change of clothing o Bicycle 0 Knife or razor blades o City map 0 Garden hose for siphoning and fire fighting 0 Tent 0 Toys for children $""< 0 Communication kit: paper, pens, stamps o Large plastic trash bags for waste, tarps and rain ponchos o Large trash cans o Bar soap and liquid detergent o o o o o Shampoo c.o o'k.i -n.9 a Plastic knives, forks, spoons o Paper plates and cups o Paper towels o o Heavy-duty aluminum foil Axe, shovel, broom Adjustable wrench for turning off gas . .t,(1\:.1.on $"l'l'tie $ Toothpaste and toothbrushes Feminine hygiene supplies Toilet paper Household bleach Camping ~tove for outdoor coo19ng (caution: before using fire to cook, make sure there are no gas leaks; never use charcoal mooors) 19 Spring Herculean �I" I ommunity Recreation Local Teens Have Whale of Time! Teen Club at Marine World! Teen Club Members and Chaperons Chief Alicia Powers and Recreation Supervisor Alexander Hall enjoyed a beautiful sunny day at Marine World Africa USA during Winter Break February 16, 1996. Much fun was had by everyone. I r I The next Teen Trip is scheduled for Saturday, April 13. Why don't you join us in visiting the San Francisco Zoo and the Golden Gate Park? Call 799" 8291 for more information. We'll be waiting for your call! The Teen Club will be in full operation this summer - more information is available for you on pages 36 and 37 of this issue. 20 Fall Herculean �Expanded Services Available at Your Local Library The Contra Costa County Library which services Hercules and Pinole, is happy to announce new, expanded open hours. This library branch is located at 2935 Pinole Valley Road across from Pinole Valley High Schoo!. A half-time Librarian dedicated to serving middle and high school students will be available. The Library is now a posting site for City of Hercules City Council Agenda and other notices. Draft documents for the City of Hercules will also be available at the library for reference use in the library and some made available for borrowing. Homework Help Volunteers continue to be trained by the Library and placed at Pinole Middle School on Monday and Wednesday afternoons in the school library to help students with their homework. This program is in partnership with the West . County Public Education Fund which provides the After-School Enrichment Program at the school five days a week, offering a range of enrichment activities for free. Library hours are: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Friday Saturday 1 to 9 10 to 6 1 to 9 1 to 5 10 to5 For more information, phone the Pinole/Hercules branch of the Contra Costa County Library at 758-2741. 21 Fall Herculean �ental Facilities Hercules Community/Swim Center The Hercules Community/Swim Center is located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Rental of this faciltiy included the main room and a full sized commercial kitchen. The main room can accommodate up to 300 people. Call 799-8291 for further information. Hercules Senior Center The Hercules Senior Center will accommodate up to 100 people and includes a full-sized kitchen. 22 Spring Herculean Ohlone Communi �I , Rental Facilities Rentals to fit all your social needs. I I Hercules Historic Clubhouse I I The Historic Clubhouse is located at 535 Railroad Avenue overlooking the beatuiful San Pablo Bay. This facility is in the City's Historical District and is registered as a National Historic Building. The Clubhouse Bar Room Many happy events have been celebrated in this beautiful setting! The scenic view and easy access provide a unique location for any celebration! The Historic Clubhouse accommodates up to 160 occupancy. The Historic Clubhouse Bar is also available for rental with the main room. 23 Spring Herculean �ental Facilities Hercules Community/Swim Center The Hercules Community/Swim Center is located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Rental of this faciltiy included the main room and a full sized commercial kitchen. The main room can accommodate up to 300 people. Call 799-8291 for further information. Hercules Senior Center The Hercules Senior Center will accommodate up to 100 people and includes a full-sized kitchen. 22 Spring Herculean Ohlone Community Center �Rental Facilities Rentals to fit all your social needs. Hercules Historic Clubhouse The Historic Clubhouse is located at 535 Railroad Avenue overlooking the beatuiful San Pablo Bay. This facility is in the City 's Historical District and is registered as a National Historic Building. The Clubhouse Bar Room Many happy events have been celebrated in this beautiful setting! The scenic view and easy access provide a unique location for any celebration! The Historic Clubhouse accommodates up to 160 occupancy. The Historic Clubhouse Bar is also available for rental with the main room. 23 Spring Herculean �Classes Adult Activities Aspiring Writers Beginning Ballroom Dancing These writing courses are designed for adults, teens, and all experience levels! Participants will explore all forms of writing depending on the interests of class members. Various forms will include biographies, autobiographies, journals, essays, short stories, novels, and poetry. Information on how to market one's writing will also be provided throughout the course. Were you the only one(s) at the Holiday parties who couldn't dance? Dazzle your friends next year by learning basics and variations in Waltz, Tango, and Lindy Swing! You'll also learn a popular line dance. Adults of all ages are invited to experience the joy of partner dancing! This is an outstanding opportunity for newcomers to learn the basics of "lead and follow" dancing, and for seasoned dancers to sharpen their skills and learn new steps. For a better dance experience, wear leather-soled shoes and clothing suitable for a pleasant dance event! Location: Community /Swirn Center, Press Room Instructor: Fee: Sue Clark $45 res/$50 non-res Beginners: 41501-A 11501-A Tues Tues 2/27-4/30 5/ 21-7/ 23 7:30-9 pm 7:30-9 pm 2/28-5/1 5/22-7/24 7:30-9 pm 7:30-9 pm Intennediafe1Advanced: 41501-B 11501-B Wed Wed Location: Instructors: Assisted by: Fee/person: Senior Center Mr. & Mrs. Jerry August Mr. & Mrs. Galli Tolentino $55/ res $60/ non-resident 12 weeks (18' hours) 11504-A Thur 4/4-6/20 7:30-9 pm Intermediate Ballroom Dancing Morning Stretch & Meditation Start your week with gentle Hatha Yoga posture. These postures, done mindfully by paying attention to breath, body sensations and thoughts, serve to stretch, tone, and strengthen all the major muscle groups. We will also learn simple breathing and meditation techniques. This program of yoga postures, pranayama (breathing), and meditation serves to quiet the mind, reduce stress, strengthen the body, and promote health. For homework, participants are encouraged to establish their own daily practice between classes. I' Location: Instructor: Fee: Ohlone Community Center Phyllis Clipson $40 res/$45 non-res 11512-A Mon 4/22-6/24' 9-10 am 'No class Monday, May 27 - Instructor will be off one Monday, date to be announced. 26 Spring Herculean Expand your dancing repertoire by learning steps and variations in Fox Trot, Bassa Nova and Cha Cha Cha!! This is an outstanding opportunity for seasoned dancers to review some basics, and learn new steps, styles, and combinations. Location: Instructors: Assisted by: Fee/person: Senior Center Mr. & Mrs. Jerry August Mr. & Mrs. Galli Tolentino $55/res $60/non-resident 12 weeks (18' hours) 11505-B Thur 4/ 4-6/ 20 8:30-10 pm 'Save over 17% by signing up for both the Beginning and Intermediate classes! $92 per person (resident) . and $97 per person (non-resident) Individuals: Register 112 hour early at the first class on a first come basis. Couples: Register 114 hour early at the first class, or preregister at the Community/Swim Center. �Classes Adult Activities Mastering Your PC & MS Windows This comprehensive seminar approaches technology from a layperson's standpoint. The information is presented in a lively and interactive atmosphere. This course will teach you all you need to know to get started with your P'1rsonal computer. The goal is to help you work interactively on the DOS and WINDOWS desktop with comfort and ease. You willleam the in's and out's ofPC'ing! Location: Instructor: Fee: Senior Center, 111 Civic Drive Anthony Johnson $29 Res/$33 Non-Res Students are required to purchase a textbook. Information will be distributed the first day of dass. 41502-C 11502-A 11502-B Sat Sat Sat 3/2-3/23 4/13-5/4 5/11-6/8 Oil Painting Have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors. Students will also leam about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. This course allows students to learn on an individual basis at their own pace, while developing talents that they have been wishing to accomplish for years. There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply information will be provided when registering. Instructor: Location: Community jSwim Center, Village Room Maria S.c. Davi Fee: $27 res/$30 non res 41516-B 11516-A Tues Tues 3/12-5/7' 5/21-7/9 1-3 pm 1-3 pm "No class 4/2 due to Spring Break 9-10:30 am 9-10:30 am 9-10:30 am 'No class Monday, May 27 Hercules Public Stargazing Looking for something different for an evening out? Want something fun, educational, and free to do in the evening with the children? Under clear night skies' right here in Hercules, see exciting, brilliant views of the moon, planets, beautiful star clusters, galaxies, the Milky Way, and other wonders through telescopes and binoculars, and learn about what you see. Come to our public stargazing program conducted by experienced amateur astronomers for the benefit and enjoyment of skywatchers of all ages. If you are a teacher, bring your class; if a parent, bring your children. If you are an amateur astronomer, novice or expert, bring your own binoculars and telescopes and share your knowledge and enthusiasm. Please, no smoking or alcohol, and no flashlights without a red filter. Dress warm. For more information, call (510) 526-5974. On scheduled evenings, call (510) 799-8237 after 7:30 p.m. Location: Foxboro Neighborhood Park Instructor: David Harris & Marc Duncan Fee: No Charge 3/16,4/13,4/20,5/18,6/15,6/22 Dates: Time: Sat At dusk , Weather permitting! Partly cloudy OK! Investment Basics This course will introduce you to basic information about stocks, mutual bonds, mutual funds, and other common securities. The course will include such topics as tax free investing, alternatives to low yield CD's, mutual funds, retirement planning, and how to read the financial pages. No previous experience necessary. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community /Swim Center Dr. Richard Speed, Ph.D. . $12 res/$15 non-res 11511-A 11511-B Thur Thur 5/9-5/30 6/6-6/27 27 7-8:30 pm 7-8:30 Spring Herculean �Classes Adult Activities Basic First Aid Training Medic First Aid is a basic eight hour training course in emergency care. CPR and other important emergency care skills are combined in the course, which allows the student to function with one consistent set of priorities in a medical emergency. The training is accomplished in seven modules of instruction, and students will receive a completion wallet card & certificate of completion. Please bring a bag lunch. Location: Instructor: Fee: 11517-B 11519-C Community/Swim Ctr. Press Room Delucchi's First Aid Training Certified Instructors $4S res/$50 non-res, plus a $S.OO materials fee for certification packet and handbook Sat Sat 4/20 6/1S Spring Flea Market The City of Hercules will be sponsoring a Spring Flea Market. This is a great opportunity to clean out those overloaded closets and cupboards. Get together with neighbors. Who knows what you may lind? Spaces are limited and are reserved on a first come, first served basis. To reserve a space, stop by the registraiton office at the Communty /Swim Center, or you may mail in your registration fees. Location: Fee: 10101-A Creekside Shopping Center $20/Res. $2S/Non-Res. Sunday, April 21 8:30 am-4 pm 8:30am-Spm 8:3Oam-Spm Comfortable, Personalized Dental Care • • • • • • • Dentures - Partials & Relines Permanent Teeth To Replace Dentures Cosmetic Dentistry Periodontal Care - Gums Intravenous Sedation For Your Comfort State-of-the-Art Antiseptic Procedures Convenient Payment Plans John B. Wayland, DDS Call Today! 799-3100 28 Spring Herculean �Classes Adult Activities Parenting Can Be Fun! Parenting the School Age Child The Parks and Recreation Department is continuing in its second year providing assistance to parents and guardians in opening communication with their children and . learning family problem solving skills, and options for families in conflict. The Hercules Educational Living Program (H.E.L.P.) is a collaborative effort between the Richmond Adult School Division of the West Contra Costa Unified School District and the City of Hercules. The goal of this program is to provide a variety of workshops and activities which will aid families in resolving today's parenting issues. Why don't elementary school age children listen to their parents? The constant fights over homework, after school lessons, chores, and peer pressure can make parenting a real struggle. In this four-session course you will learn how 'to prevent these conflicts and deal with others as they arise, in a mutually respectful manner. Parenting can also be fun and rewarding with the appropriate knowledge and skills. Each session is designed to assist parents and guardians . in improving their parenting skills, as well as socializing and networking with other concerned parents in the community. The learning environment is supportive and trusting, and also very informative! Both agencies have dedicated staff to continue planning various programs for the community's growth and learning! If you have any ideas for program topics, please contact the Recreation Supervisor at the Community /Swim Center registration office, 799-8291. We would really appreciate your ideas! Effective Parenting Techniques The challenge of parenting pre-schoolers and early elementary school age children can sometimes be a frustrating experience. What do you do with the endless fighting and tantrums? How do you keep from raising your voice to get your child's attention? In this foursession course, you will learn how to deal with the inevitable conflicts that arise between family members. Specific skills in listening to children and communicating clearly and effectively to them will be addressed. We will also look at ways to solve problems in a calm, respectful manner. Location: Instructor: Fee: Senior Center Dr. Sheila Chann, M.A. $12 Resident/Non-Resident 11518-A Wed 5/15-6/5 7:15-9:15 pm By The Bushel..or By the Bag. .. Season's Best Produce Fresh from the Farm, Four Bakeries, Fresh Fish and Seafood, Fresh Pastas and Sauces, Espresso and Gourmet Coffees. Solano County's Best Kept Secret Shop Year Round ... Old Town Vallejo Farmers' Market Downtown Vallejo Georgia at Sonoma Saturdays 9 AM-I PM Location: Instructor: Fee: Village Room, Comm. Center Dr. Sheila Chann, M.A. $20 11518-A Wed. *4/17-5/8 INFO (707)55Z-3II5 7:15-9:15 pm '4/24 Class will meet in Dynamite Room, Comm. Center 29 Spring Herculean �Classes Youth Activities Romper Gym Ballet for the Young Dancer Come explore with your child as they learn and grow. Romper gym is designed especially for the two to four year old who wants to explore but requires parental assistance and encouragement. Matthew Silveria brings over 12 years of motivating and training experience to assist the parent in instructing their children to balance, control, movement and grow in this upbeat experience. This class is an introduction to the fundamental ballet movements which stimulate grace and muscular devel- Location: Instructor: Fee: Community /Swim Center, Village Room Matthew Silveria $32 res/$35 non-res 11526-A 11526-B Sat Sat 4/13-5/11 6/1-6/29 opment. Your child will learn fun dances to classical music and songs children love. If you require more information, you can call the instructor at 525-4619. Clothing: Leotards, tights, and ballet slippers Location: Instructor: Fee: 9-9:45 am 9-9:45 am Community/Swim Center, Village Room Rosalyn Jordan $30 res/$33 non-res $25 res/$28 non-res for additional family members or if you enroll in two classes taught by R. Jordan within the same session period. Ages: 31/2 to 5 years Tiny Tumblers 41530-C 11530-A Enjoy the fun while developing body awareness. Matthew Silveria brings over 12 years of tumbling and gyIIUlastic instructing experience to the Hercules Community Swim Center. This class is designed for children ages 4 through 6 and leads students to learn stretches, rolls, balance and cartwheels in a playful and safe environment. Ages: 5 years old and up Location: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Instructor: Fee: Matthew Silveria $32 res/$35 non-res 11522-A 11522-B Sat Sat 4/13-5/11 6/1-6/29 10-10:45 am 10-10:45 am Pre-Gymnastics 11523-A 11523-B 30 Community /Swirn Center, Village Room Matthew Silveria $32 res/$35 non-res Sat Sat 4/13-5/11 6/1-6/29 Spring Herculean 11-11:45 am 11-11:45 am Th Th 3/28-5/2 5/9-6/13 4-4:30 pm 4-4:30 pm 3/28-5/2 5/9-6(13 4:30-5 pm 4:30-5 pm Tap for Boys and Girls High energy and lots of fun! Routines and great rhythmic patterns for dancing feet will be taught. Besides developing coordination and grace, this class stimulates concentration which can be important in learning academic subjects. Clothing: Tap shoes and comfortable clothing Location: This fun-filled class is designed for children 7 and older, and for advanced tumbling students, who are preparing for a more advanced gyIIUlastiCS experience. Emphasis will be on balance, coordination, flexibility and strength. Location: Instructor: Fee: 41530-F 11535-B Th Th Instructor: Fee: Community /Swim Center, Village Room Rosalyn Jordan $30 res/$33 non-res $25 res/$28 non-res for additional family members or if you enroll in two classes taught by R. Jordan within the same session period. Ages: 5 years old and up 41531-C 11531-A Thur Thur 3/28-5/2 5/9-6/13 5-5:30 pm 5-5:30 pm �Classes Martial Arts Kali - The Ancient Filipino Martial Art KALI is the warrior art of the Sri-Visaya and Majapahit Empires of the ancient Indonesian world. Named after the Hindu Goddess of War, KALI has evolved into a martial art that employs hand arts, kicking and grappling. Specifically, KALI is known for its use of long and short garrote (stick), doublacada (two sticks), and its use of the blade. Location: Instructor: F\'<': Community Swim Center / Village Room Joseph Arriola $40 res/$45 non-res Monthly Fee $20 res/$25 non-res - additional family members 51539-1 51539-J 51539-K 51539-L March April May June Tues 7:15-8:15 pm 7:15-9:15 pm Tues Youth (7 - 12 yrs) Adults (12 yrs and up) Karate In today's world, you and your family are exposed daily to issues of violence, gangs, weapons, and child molestation/ abduction. This class is designed to provide participants with proven methods of increasing one's alertness and awareness, as well as, prOViding a solid philosophy in self defense, self discipline, and self confidence. The class is on-going and stodents may enroll at any time. For more information on specific styles or levels, call the instructor at (707) 425-1847. Locations: Wed Classes at Community / Swim Center Thur Classes at Historic Clubhouse Fri Classes at Community/ Swim Center Instructor: Joe Garcia Fees: $35 res / $38 non-res Monthly fee $20 res/ $22 non-res - additional family members 51529-1 51529-J 51529-K 51519-L March April May June All White Belts - Beginners & children under 10 Wed 4:30-5:30 pm All Yellow Belts - Children under 10 yrs, 9 KY Wed 5:30-6:30 pm Judo Judo is a martial art that concentrates primarily on throwing and grappling techniques. The striking and self-defense techniques are practiced only in Kata form. Judo has been an Olympic event since 1964, and is the only martial art to become an official OlympiC sport. The instructor will take registration for all classes at any time during the sessions. If you wish to speak to the instructor prior to enrollment, you may call 799-9906, or you may visit the class. Location: Instructor: Fees: Ohione Community Center Wayne Cunningham $35 res/$38 non-res Based on a monthly rate $17 res /$19 non-res additional family members 51519-1 51519-J 51519-K 51519-L March April May June Junior Class - Ages 710 11 Mon/ Wed Continuing All Green Belts - Children under 10 yrs Wed 6:30-7:30 pm All Yellow Belts- Adults Thur 5-6 pm All Green Belts and Beginner White Belts - Adults 6-7 pm Thur All Purple Belts and Brown Belts - Children & Adults 7-8 pm Thur All Belts - students must have fighting gear to attend this class. No exceptions Fri 5:30-6:30 pm '" There is an additional fee of $28.50, for the complete uniform. All orders and payments for the uniform are taken by the instructor. 6:30-7:30 pm Senior Class - Ages 12 and up Mon / Wed Continuing 6:30-8:30 pm 31 Spring Herculean �Senior Services Come Visit Your Senior Center! Hercules Senior Center 111 Civic Drive 799 - 8219 Friends, Food, Fun and Companionship is what the Hercules Senior program is all about. Join us for a day of activities or just come and relax for awhile. Our program provides a variety of social and recreational activities in a friendly atmosphere where the emphasis is on hospitality. You will be warmly welcomed by our volunteer staff when you stop in to visit our center. Here you will find a variety of social and recreational services for all seniors. The Hercules Senior program and support services are available to adults 60 and over. Our activities and programs welcome participation by adults of all ages on a space available basis. These services include classes, day trips, nutrition services, health screening services, multi-cultural enrichment, and much, much more! We strive to ensure a physically and emotionally comfortable environment for all, as well as encouraging socialization with peers. Please drop in and say hello to our staff and volunteers Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Our center will provide you with updated information on current and upcoming activities and events. On-Going Activities Golden Days Hot Lunch Program Mon-Wed-Fri 11:30 a.m. Participant must be age 60 or older. Sign up one day prior. Cost: $1.50-$1.75 Pot Luck Lunch 2nd Thur of month 12 Noon Hercules Healthy Hikers Mon and Thur 9:00-10:00 am This wallcing group meets at Refugio Valley Park. Bingo Mon-Wed-Thur-Fri 12:30-2:00 pm Always ready for you any time you drop in! 32 Spring Herculean Special Services Free Blood Pressure Screening 2nd Wed of the month 11am Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) Free help with: Medicare, Medicap, Billings/ClaimS, Nursing Home Insurance, Legal Services 1st Mon 9-10:30 am By Appointment Only! Legal, Health, Personal, Immigration & Job Referrals Notary Public Free Service - Call for Referral- By appointment only Classes English as Second Language (ESL) Mon/Thur 12:30-3:00 pm . No charge. Offered through Richmond Adult Education Miscellaneous Crafts Wed/Fri 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Nutrition 2nd Thur 10:00-11:00 a.m. Instructor: Tracy Baker, Doctors Hospital Free Free Tai Chi Tues 9:30-11 :00 a.m. Instructor: Bryan Umeki Driver Improvement for Drivers 55+ This course is designed for mature drivers to help increase awareness of driving precautions that can and should be used to compensate for diminished physical and visual skills. You will improve your driving skills and become eligible for reduced insurance costs. When you complete this 8-hour course of instruction with our experienced driver education instructor, you will receive a 3 YEAR CERTIFICATE, registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles. This certificate registration is your record of eligibility for REDUCED AUTO INSURANCE PREMWMS. The 4-week course will be offered at the Hercules Senior Center. The $12 fee is payable to the Richmond Adult Education Department, not City of Hercules. For registration information, call them at 215-4666. Fri 5/17-6/7 9:30-11:30 $12 �Senior Services If You Don't See Your Favorite Class, Let Us Know Healthy Nutrition Seasonal Crafts There's no need for nutritious food to be boring!!! Join Registered Dietician Tracy Taylor-Baker for disrussions, food tasting, grocery store tours, recipe sharing and more on the second Thursday of each month. Join us on Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. for a few gettogethers and share your talents with us .... or find out what hidden craft talents you have! Out projects change with the seasons and holidays, so we may be creating greeting cards one week and spring flowers the next. There is no fee, but we ask that you share your ideas and maybe surplus supplies. This class will help you learn to evaluate and maintain or improve your own eating habits and health. It seems everywhere you look there is new and changing information on nutrition and health. If you want help sorting out fact from fiction, bring your questions to the experts. Fridays 10:00-11:30 a.m. Free Doctors Hospital's popular nutrition program has been offered here at the Center since 1989. How about joining the Healthy Hikers in RefugiO Valley Park at 9:00 am. and then staying for this interesting and enjoyable class! 2nd Thur of each month lOam Free Exploration in Art for Seniors This class introduces Seniors to a variety of art media including ink, charcoal, water based paint, colored pencils and more! (Sorry - no oil paints) Instructor Diane Rusnak, Bay Area artist and teacher for 30 years, emphasizes personal creative expression as well as teaching good composition and aftistic techniques. Students may sign up with the instructor. There is no fee for instruction, but students must furnish their own supplies. This class is on-going through 4/23 and students may enroll at any time. Tues 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 2/6-4/23 Free Attention All Crafts People Do you have a special skill or a craft to share with us? Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. we get together for needle .craft and on Friday we do seasonal craft projects. Come and join our group. There are no fees but we exchange ideas and craft supplies. Call us at 799-8219 with your ideas or questions! 33 Spring Herculean �Youth Services Children's Services Child Care Tiny Tots The Parks & Recreation Deparhnent offers a Before/ After School Child Care Program for children in grades K-6. The Child Care Program is designed to enhance the child's school experience through socialization and recreation activities. The program operates during the school year from 6:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. The TIny Tots program is a pre-school experience for children 2 yrs. 9 mos. to 5 yrs. of age. The TIny Tots Preschool consists of two different types of program options to serve the children based upon their age. The program is designed to assist your child in developing self-confidence and self-esteem, along with a sense of responsibility and independence. The activities will cover the social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and creative aspects of your child's development. Registration is also open to non-residents and is accepted on a first come, first served basis. The daily schedule is structured to offer a variety of activities including crafts, games, sports, cultural appreciation, and life skills. Within the daily schedule there is also a short time allotted for homework. The Child Care Program is offered in the City's Child Care Buildings at Ohlone School, Hercules School (Lupine Site) and at Hanna School for Grades 4-5-6. For more information, please contact the Program Coordinators at each location. Register at the Community Swim/Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. For information call: (see below). Hanna Ranch Child Care Ctr. License No. 070215103 Lupine Child Care Clr. 2480 Refugio Valley Road 245-4803 1905 Lupine 799-8259 License No. 070209101 Ohlone Child Care Ctr. '1616 Pheasant 799-8224 License No. 070210873 Registration for Lupine and Hanna Ranch Fall Child Care begins June 3, 1996. Registration for Ohlone Child Care 199697 School Year begins May 1, 1996. All registrations are at the Community/ Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Tiny Tots programs are offered at the following locations: Lupine Child Care Center Ohlone Child Care Center 1905 Lupine 1616 Pheasant Foxboro Community Center 1025 Canterbury Drive The "Little Leamer" program is designed to introduce children to the preschool experience. The emphasis of this class is learning how to work with others in a variety of social situations. Numbers, colors, shapes, and letters are introduced and special attention is paid to both large and small motor development. T/Th 9-12 noon $78 res/$82 non-res/Monthly The T/Th program held Lupine Child Care only. The "Pre-Kindergarten" program is designed for 4-yearaids who will start kindergarten the following school year. This program is designed to prepare children for kindergarten, and not to accelerate them beyond the basic requirements set by the school district. M/W /F 9-12 noon $115 res/$120 non-res/Monthly Registration for 1996-97 TIny Tots Program will be accepted beginning June 3, 1996. For more information, please contact the Tmy Tots Program Coordinator at 7998259 or 799-8235. Space is limited. Child Care Program Fees These fees are monthly. Fees ll.!!...ru!! include holidays and scheduled inservice (non-student> days. Five-Day OptionIMonthly Three-Day Option/Monthly ~ Grade 1-3 AM. Care $ 92 $ 92 School Dismissal to 4:30 p.m. $207 $132 School Dismissal to 6:30 p.m. $299 $212 Four-Day Option/Monthly AM. Care $ 74 $ 74 School Dismissal to 4:30 p.m. $166 $106 School Dismissal 10 6:30 p.m. $239 $170 34 Spring Herculean Grade 4-6 $92 $106 $199 Kinder ~ .,.~ $ 74 $85 $159 Grade 1-3 AM. Care $55 $ 55 School Dismissal 104:30 p.m. $124 $ 79 School Dismissal to 6:30 p.m~ $179_... ."' .. $127 Grade 4-6 $ 55 $64 $119 �Youth Services Day Camps Intersession Day Camp Program Spring Break Intersession is a weekly day camp offering care for children who are out of school during their tract break on the Ohlone School Multi Track Education Program. The program is open to school age children, grades K-6. There will be arts, crafts, sports, games, music and lots of fun! Registration is on-going. Space is limited to 28 children each week. This program is held at Ohlone Child Care Center, 1616 Pheasant. For more information, call 799-8224. Intersession Dates for 1996 Session III Green Track Yellow Track Red Track The Parks & Recreation Department will be sponsoring a special camp during the Spring Break. The camp is for elementary school-age children in grades K-6. Nonresidents are welcome. The camp runs from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. with a variety of daily activities. The children will participate in seasonal arts & crafts, along with games and sports. Children must be pre-registered. Space is limited and is based on first come, first served basis. Registration will begin March 18, 1996. Day Camp will be available at Lupine Child Care Center only on April 8-12 for grades K-6. Registration will begin March 18, 1996. Note: All programs will be closed Monday, Memorial Day, May 27. April 1 to April 26 April 29 to May 31 * May 28 to June 14* *Yellow & Red will both be out the week of May 28-31 (First come, first served - 28 spaces only) Summer Day Camp will begin in June. Registration will be available on May 1 at the Community/Swim Center. Fees For All Day Camps Listed Above Five-Day OptionlWe"kly Three-Day OptionlWeekly Core Program 8 am-4:30 pm $85 res $95 non-res $ 7.50 res $10 non-res A.M. Extended Care 6-8 am P.M. Extended Care 4:30-6:30 pm $ 7.50 res $10 noo-res Core Program 8 am-4:30 pm A.M. Extended Care 6-8 am P.M. Extended Care 4:30-6:30 pm Four-Day OptionlWeekly Registration forms are available at the Community Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. A $10 deposit is required for each week reserved (deposit will be applied to weekly fee). The deposit amount is non-transferable and nonrefundable. $68 res Core Program 8 am-4:30 pm A.M. Extended Care 6-8 am $ 6 res P.M. Extended Care 4:30-6:30 pm $ 6 res $76 non-res $ 8 noo-res $ 8 non-res 35 $51/res $57/non-res $ 4.50/res $ 6/non-res. $ 4.50/res $ 6/non-res Spring Herculean �New Teen Program Safe, Fun Activities for Teens Parks & Recreation Teen Club New Spring Teen Program! ! ! The City is happy to announce the continuance of the popular Teen Club. This program offers an excellent opportunity for youth to learn leadership skills, communication skills, and to have fun at the same time! The Teen Club provides recreational opportunities to youth, ages 13-18 (entering 7 to 12 grade). Hours of operation are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Community /Swirn Center located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road in the Dynamite Room. Hours may be adjusted depending on attendance. Youth must provide a copy of their birth certificate when registering for the first time. Spring activities will include: Members are elected for a one year term. Annual Membership fees are $20. Teen Club Members assist the Parks and Recreation Department with developing recommendations for programs and services to better respond to the needs and interest of youth. The Teen Club will assist the staff with fund-raising, concession stand and special events. The Teen Club will meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Community /Swirn Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. All meetings are open to interested persons. Meetings will not exceed one hour. All Teen Club Members are registered volunteers with the City of Hercules. In exchange for volunteer service, members receive free use of the Teen Activity Center and free admission to all Teen Special Events including; Dances, Workshops, Guest Speakers and Local Excursions. So come join and bring your friends! All interested youth ages 14-18 should stop by the Community /Swirn Center and complete a Teen Club and City Volunteer form . All youth under 18 must have parent! guardian permission. Youth ages 12-13 entering 7th grade may participate in the program planning meetings but may not vote or hold office in the Teen Club. All Teen Club Officers must be at least 14 years old. Call 799-8291 for additional information. * Excursions '" Classes * Checkers * Teen Dances * Foosball-Table Hockey * Teen Club * Bumper Pool * Basketball ,. Dominoes ,. Chess * Movies * Video Games * Ping Pong * Card Games '" Concerts Program Fees: Option-l Drop-In, Teen Center $1.25 Per Day Res $1.50 Non-Res Option-2 Teen Club Members $20 Per Year (October to October) Participants must complete a City of Hercules Volunteer Application and sign a Volunteer Agreement to work in the Teen Center and/ Dr Concession Stand PartiCipants are required to attend Teen Club meetings the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Teen Club officers will serve as an elected officer of the Teen Club No Drop-In Fee Required for Teen Club Members and Officers!! The Teen Club Officers will consist of the following: PIANO TUNING Be REPAIRING Tuning reg $65 NOW $55 WIAD I"f IJsk for John )) P f{j) l!t~ 2ss~!2o~~h~ 5 PialW Theory Semi Annual Recitals Cannen Lee 36 724-8835 Spring Herculean f/ J * President * Vice President * Assistant Secretary *Secretary New Teen Club Officers for 1996: *Sarah Pustilnik, President *Loni Incarnati, Vice-President *Lynn Incarnati, Secretary The purpose of the Teen Club is to assist the Parks and Recreation Department in program planning for teens including special events and fund-raisers. �Teen Activities & Services Teen Membership Program The City has developed a new Membership Program for Teens. Part of the program includes discounts for department sponsored events for a small annual membership fee. Members receive discounts on all excursions, teen dances, drop-in fees, classes and special events sponsored by the Teen Activity Center. Get Your Discount Card Today !!I Annual Fees: $10/Res $12/Non-Res. The discount card is good for one year ( October to October) Adult Chaperons Needed for Teen Programs!!! One of the Parks and Recreation Department's Primary Work Objectives of the Youth Services Division is to expand participation in the year round Teen Activity Center Program by providing special events, excursions and dances for the youth. We need adult chaperons to assist the staff with the following activities. Event Day Date Time Live- R&B Concert San Francisco Zoo Live-Jazz Concert Fri Sat Fri 3/22/96 4/13/96 4/19/96 8-10:30 p.m. 8:30-5 p.m. 8-10:30 p .m. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Coming Soon! Summer Fun! 1996 summer activities are set to begin Monday, June 17, 1996 and will conclude Friday, August 23, 1996. The Program will operate Monday through Friday, 10 am to 6 pm. The City has plannod a speciallO-week Summer Program with a wide range of activities. The program will include swimming, basketball, teen excursions, trips, videos, movies, jet hockey, and lots more! Teens will participate in softball, soccer, flag football and table game tournaments. New video games and a "Soap TV' Hour has been added to this year's program. Youth will be able to watch two shows at one time while having a good time with their friends. Excursions have been planned to Great America, Santa Cruz Beach, Cal Expo-Water Wodd / State Fair, San Francisco, A's Game and Berkeley Iceland. Look for more information in the Summer Issue of The Herculean! •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Up-Coming Teen Events!!! Teen/Young Adult R & B Concert! The responsibilities of volunteer chaperons are to assist staff in monitoring dance activities inside the Community Center Gymnasium. Chaperons will assist with roll call and general supervision on excursions. All transportation and admission fees are paid by the Parks and Recreation Department. Call 799-8233 for additional information. Youth Open Gym Program For youth 16 and under Monday through Friday 2 to 4 p.m. Fee: $1.50 for daytime use Location: Community j Swim Center Gym Call 799-8295 for more details. Fri March 22, 1996 8 p.m.- 10:30 p.m. Community /Swirn Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Rd. $5 Discount Card Golden Gate Park & Zoo, San Francisco Sat April 13, 1996 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. $17/person $15 Discount Cards Includes: Round trip on WestCat to and from El Cerrito Del Norte Bart Station, round trip on Bart to Glen Park Station, Admission to Zoo Note: Bring $ 2 cash for S.P. Line # 23 Muni Bus, a Jacket or Sweater! Spending $$! "Spring Break-West Contra Costa Unified School District- April 8-12, 1996" Teen/Young Adult Live Jazz Concert! Fri April 19, 1996 8 p .m.- 10:30 p.m. Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Rd. $4 Discount Card Note: Discount Cards are available. For additional information call 799-8291 37 Spring Herculean I �Sports & Fitness Get Healthy! Teen Basketball Young Olympians Self-Defense & Safety Awareness for Youth Ages 5-15 The Teen Basketball program is designed to teach and This program is designed for self-defense purposes only! Our program enhances self-esteem, confidence and selfdiscipline. Students are placed according to age and ability. Emphasis is on learning physical and verbal skills for self-defense against bullies and adults. Course content includes: Break-aways, and techniques for close contact (being grabbed etc.) communication skills and confident posture. Weekly safety awareness inlormation addresses the lures strangers use on children and teens. Each successive 10-12 week session provides reinforcement of previously learned techniques in addition to new and more advanced instruction. For inlormation call (510) 734-3413. Senior Center Location: Instructors: Fees: Young Olympians Staff $2/registration (one time) & $4/1esson. Additional family members pay $3 per lesson. You may pay weekly or receive a $4 discount if paid in full. Man Weekly 5:15, 6:00, 6:45, 7:30 p.m. Registration and payment a t first class meeting. • No class Monday, May 27 Youth Table Tennis This Table Tennis Program is just one of our efforts to provide alternative recreation opportunities for teens and others. This program is designed to provide competitive table tennis action for all who want to improve their knowledge and skill of the game. Location: Ohlone Comm. Center, 190 Turquoise 517081-L Ages: 13-Up Ages: 6-12 All Ages Wed Fri Sat 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Fees for Teen Table Tennis Program Annual Membership Fee for Youth Ages 6-18: $ 10 Res- $ 12 Non-Res Annual Membership Fee For Teens/Adults 19 -Up: $20 Res- $22 Non-Res Drop-In Pass: 20 Visits $20/) umor Pass- Ages 6-12 $25 /Teen Pass - Ages 13-18 All Daily Drop-In Passes and membership fees must be paid at the Community /Swim Center. Annual Membership Fees will be sold at a 50% discount July 1 to October 31, 1996. All Annual Memberships must be renewed by November 30 of each year. 38 Spring Herculean improve the basic fundamentals of basketball with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills, in addition to assisting in the development of eye-hand and running coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fee includes a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, league games and referees and awards at the conclusion of the season. The league is open to boys ages 13 to 16 years old with beginner to advanced skill levels. Participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate at the time of registration. Birthdays of players must fall between June 10,1980 and June 2,1983. The league will have priority registration for Hercules residents only and then open registration. Maximum enrollment is 80. Practice sessions will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays, either from 4:00 to 5:15 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. League games will be played on Friday at 4:00 p .m. and Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m., 11:45 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. with each team normally playing once per week. Location: Community / Center Gymnasium, 2001 Refugio Valley Road 4-5:15 pm 21713-A Mon/Wed 6/10-8/23 5-6:15 pm 21713-B Mon/Wed 6/10-8/23 4-5:15 pm 21713-C Tue/Thur 6/11-8/23 5-6:15 pm 21713-D Tue/Thur 6/11-8/23 Fee: $60 res/$65 non-res �Sports & Fitness We Have Open Gyms! Adult Open Gym Program Adult Table Tennis Program Join all your friends for an energetic evening of basketball or volleyball. Open play periods are ongoing for persons sixteen (16) and over. Players, beginner to advanced, are encouraged to drop-in. Play periods are for fun and designed to create a social, recreational environment where everyone feels comfortable participating & socializing! Join the crowd for this exciting program where for a small monthly fee you can play table tennis to your heart's content. The City has acquired top-quality Table Tennis Tables which are approved by the U.S. Table Tennis Association and the International Table Tennis Federation. Location: Ohlone Community Center 190 Turquoise Dr. Hercules, CA Wed Fri Sat 8:30 - 10:30 pm 8:00 - 10:00 pm lOam-4pm Location: Community j5wiID Center Mon/Thur Tues Wed Basketball Basketball & Volleyball Volleyball 7:45-10 pm $2.25 Drop-in' 7:45-10 pm $2.25 Drop-in' Beginning 3/5/96 7:45-10 pm $2.25 Drop-in' Note: Open gym program not available during league programs. Conflicts with league play will be announced. "'Discount passes available for residents; refer to the Open Gym Pass section. Gym will be closed Monday, May 27, 1996. Open Gym Passes The City of Hercules Community /Swim Center complex has open gym passes available for residents and nonresidents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry, while the nonresident passes are for convenience only and are set at the regular drop-in rate. Open Gym Passes are valid throughout the year. I.D. will be requested for purchase of resident discount passes. Open Gym Passes: Dynamite Pass 10 visits Avid Athlete 25 visits Drop-in Rates: Adults $20 res/$22.50 non-res Youth $12 res/$15 non-res Adults $50 res/$56.25 non-res Youth $25 res/$27.50 non-res Adults-$2.25 MTWTh 7:45-10 pm Youth 16 & under daytime $1.50 Mon-Fri 2-4 pm Fees for Adults 19 & up: Annual Membership Fee: Age 19-up Drop-In Pass $20/Res-$22/Non-Res $30 for 20 visits Adult Pass Annual Membership Fees will be prorated after July 1, 1996. All Daily Drop-In Passes must be purchased at the Community/Swim Center. Each participant must bring his/her pass to OhIone Community Center and show it to the volunteers on duty ~ . rcUleS hirop -a.ctic enter . 799-0900 Dr. Denise I. Walther Dr. Kalani S. Walther Gentle and effective spinal care ... Naturally Stephen L. Gold, DDS., Inc. Orthodontics for Children and Adults Creekside Shopping Center 1581 Sycamore Avenue, Suite 4 Hercules, California 94547 1500 Tara Hills Drive, Suite 204 Pinole, California 94565 415 • 724-4746 (GRIN) "Sculpture a/Smiles" 39 Spring Herculean �Sports & Fitness Coed Adult Softball Two Nights a Week Tuesdays & Thursday Men's Adult Softball Two Nights a Week Monday and Wednesday The Coed Adult Softball league is designed for teams with nine (9) or more players ages 16 and over. Games are played on weekdays at Hanna, Ohlone and Woodfield Ball Fields. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fees. Teams will be required to provide picture identification of each player on the team roster prior to the start of league play. Individuals are encouraged to sign-up on the player interest list for pOSSible placement on teams. Maximum roster is sixteen (16) with a minimum of nine (9) players on a team. All games will be officiated by certified USSSA softball umpires. The Men's Adult Softball League is designed for teams with nine (9) or more players ages 16 and over. Games are played on weekdays at Hanna, Ohlone and Woodfield Ball Fields. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fees. Teams will be required to provide picture identification of each player on the team roster prior to the start of league play. Individuals are encouraged to sign-up on the player interest list for possible placement on teams. Maximum roster is sixteen (16) with a minimum of nine (9) players on a team. All games will be officiated by certified USSSA softball umpires. The department must have a minimum of four (4) teams and a maximum of six (6) teams will be admitted per night. Rules and game schedule will be discussed at the manager's meeting on Monday, May 13, at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Room. For more information call the Sports League Manager at 799-8295. The department must have aminimum of four (4) teams and a maximum of six (6) teams will be admitted. per night. Rules and game schedules will be discussed at the manager's meeting on Monday, May 20, at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Room. For more information call the Sports League Manager at 799-8295. Locations: Woodfield & Ohlone Ball Fields New Ball field for softball season: Hanna Ball Field! Locations: Woodfield & Ohlone Ball Fields New Ball field for softball season: Hanna Ball Field! Registration: Resident Teams Begins 4/1/96 Non-Resident Teams Begins 4/15/96 *$450/ resident team $500/non-resident team Registration: Resident Teams Begins 4/1/96 Non-Resident Teams Begins 4/15/96 *$450/resident team $500/ non-resident team Tues Thur 21708-A 21708-B Fee: 21708-A 21708-B 6/4-8/31 6/ 6-8/ 31 6-8:30 pm 6-8:30 pm Fee: Man Wed 6/3-8/31 6/5-8/31 6-8:30 pm 6-8:30 pm *There is an additional $5 fee per non-resident player on a resident team. To qualify for a resident team rate, there must be a 60% minimum of Hercules residents actively playing on the team. *There is an additional $5 fee per non-resident player on a resident team. To qualify for a resident team rate, there must be a 60% minimum of Hercules residents actively playing on the team. Sign-ups will be accepted until Friday, May 24. Sign-ups will be accepted until Friday, May 24. 40 Spring Herculean �Sports & Fitness Come Join One Of Our Leagues! Men's Open Basketball League The Men's Open Basketball League is d esigned for teams of five or more players, ages 16 and over. Games are played on Thursday evenings beginning at 7:50 p.m. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Teams will be required to provide a photograph of each player on the team roster prior to the start of league play. Individuals are encouraged to sign up on the player interest list for possible placement on teams. Maximum roster size is 10 with a minimum of five players. All games will be officiated by certified basketball officials using modified NCAA men's rules. • Magi" • F.ee Painting • Balloon Artist MOMO the CLOlffi Fun, Games, & Plenty of Laughs! Hurcules, CA ' Call Me' (510) 245-8738 The department must have a minimum of four (4) teams to run the league and a maximum of six (6) teams will be admitted. FOf more information, call our Sport League Manager at 799-8295. Location: Community Swim Center Gym 11707-A Thur 3/ 14 to 6/ 6 7:50-10:50 p .m . $450 res /$500 non-res p ef team There is an additional $5 fee per non-resident player on a resident team. To qualify for resident team status, at least six players on a team's roster must reside in Hercules. ••• •• ••••••• • •• • •• • • •• • •• •• ••• •• • • • Rodeo Swim Team • • • • • Home of the Penguins • • • • • • • Get your kids off the couch and into thepoot! • • • • • : LOOK towards a summer of fun activites, : : good sportsmanship, team spirit : : & lots of swimming. : • • Our GREAT coaching staff supplies • • ENERGY, • • MOTIVATION, SKILL & EXPERIENCE. • • • RST welcomes swimmers of all levels • • Beginners of all ages are welcome • • Coaches in water with non-swimmers • • • • • : For more information, call: • 799-7907 • • or write: : Rodeo Swim Club : P.O. Box 505 • Rodeo, CA 94572 •• •• • •••• ••• •• • •• • •• •• • •• •• •• • 41 Spring Herculean • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • : : • •• �Sports & Fitness Back Flexibility & Strengthening Free Home Composting Workshops The purpose of this class is to teach an array of noimpact deep muscle therapy exercises. You will learn how to prevent (or rid yourself of) unnecessary back discomfort by flexing and strengthening your delicate back muscles. Excellent for overall toning! Great before or after workouts! This class is on-going and students may join at any time during the month or may pay on a drop-in basis. Please bring mat and wear loose clothing. Fees are monthly. Date & Location Workshops are held 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. March 16, 1996 San Pablo Maple Hall One Alvarado Square 13831 San Pablo Ave June 15, 1996 Hercules Community Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road April 13, 1996 Pinole Memorial Hall 601 Tennent July 13, 1996 EI Cerrito Senior Center 6500 Stockton SI. Location: Instructor: Senior Center Dr. Denise Walther, Hercules Chiropractic Center Fee: $15 res/$17 non-res Tues Continuing 6:30-7:30 pm "Students may attend class on a drop-in basis at $5 per class. Composting Hotline 215-3021 Sponsored by the West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority Wiggle E. Worm © 1993 Ecology Action Jazzercise ----------., Hercules/Rodeo Family Spectacular (In-Store ONLY!) 1511-0 Sycamore $14~f! " ! i I I I Near Lucky I I I 799-1966 I Any Large 2 lopping pizza, 4 soft drink1, and 2 slll6ds. 42 Spring Herculean I The art of jazz dance combined with the science of exercise physiology. Each 60- to 65-minute class includes both easy-to-follow, fun aerobic-dance routines and rnuscle-toning-and-stretching exercise; a warm-up precedes the aerobics, and cool-down and stretch follows the exercise. All to the beat of great music, from oldies to jazz to the newest popular tunes! New students may register at class and join anytime. We suggest you bring a mat and water. Location: Instructors: Mon-Thur Sat/Sun Fees: Community /Swim Center, Main Room Linda Young & Valerie Conwright 6:30-7:30 pm* 9-lO am Drop-In: $ 6 4 Classes: $20 8 Classes: $28 12 Classes: $36 *Baby-sitting available these classes only. Fee: $1.00 per family. �Sports & Fitness Want To Improve Your Swing? Tennis Classes Individual Tennis Lessons!! Lessons at several levels will be offered by long-time local teaching pro Amado Lozano. The beginning level stresses instruction in the basic strokes: forehand, backhand, volley, overhead and the serve. At the intermediate level, stroke improvement is stressed and added emphasis is placed on instruction and drills related to ball direction, court coverage and keeping the ball in play. Advanced instruction will continue to stress the fundamentals, but with instruction and drills emphasizing skills needed in match play, placing shots, sustaining a rally, and developing a consistent serve. Students will play points and matches against one another, discuss . conditioning and the potential for entering tournaments. The City's Parks and Recreation Department is proud to announce the New Private Lessons schedule for 1996. Fees are to be paid at the Conununity /Swim Center. The beginning level stresses instruction in the basic strokes: forehand, backhand, voHey, overhead and the serve. At the intermediate level, stroke improvement is still stressed and added emphasis is placed on instruction and drills related to ball direction, court coverage and keeping the ball in play. Locations: All classes are held at Refugio Valley Tennis Court Complex on the corner of Refugio Valley Road and Pheasant Drive. Fee: $40 res/$45 non-res Location: Fee Options: Beginner: 11710-A 11710-B 11710-C Refugio Valley Tennis Center $15 per 1/2 hour Private Lesson or $60 per 1/2 hour for four weeks $30 per 1 hour Private Lesson or $120 per 1 hour for four weeks Sat Sat Sat 3:30-4:30 3:30-4:30 3:30-4:30 4/6-4/ 27 5/ 4-5/25 6/1-6/22 Sat Sat Sat 4/6-4/27 5/4-5/25 6/1-6/22 4:30-5:30 4:30-5:30 4:30-5:30 Beginner Ages 7 to 14 Intermediate: 11701-A 11701-B 11701-C Mon Mon Mon 4/1-4/22 4/29-5/20 5/27-6/17 3:30-4:30 pm 3:30-4:30 pm 3:30-4:30 pm Beginner Ages 14 & up 11702-A 11702-B 11702-C Mon Mon Mon 4/1-4/22 4/29-5/20 5/27-6/18 4:30-5:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm Tues Tues Tues 4/2-4/ 23 4/30-5/21 5/28-6/18 4:00-5:00 pm 4:00-5:00 pm 4:00-5:00 pm 4/2-4/23 4/30-5/21 5 /28-6/ 18 5:00-6:00 pm 5:00-6:00 pm 5:00-6:00 pm Advanced All Ages 11704-A 11704-B 11704-C Tues Tues Tues Students have the option of signing up for one private lesson at a time or, to reserve space, signing up for all four weeks. Deadline to register for classes is one week prior to start date. Pee Wee Tennis Ages 4 to 6 Intermediate All Ages: 11703-A 11703-B 11703-C 11710-0 11710-E 1171O-F No classes will be held Monday, May 27. Registration for all Tennis Classes is open only up to one week prior to the first day ofclass. Register at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Pee Wee Tennis is a comprehensive program designed to introduce children 4 to 6 years old to the game of tennis in a fun and rewarding way. By tailoring the equipment and size of the playing court to the size, needs, and athletic ability of children, Mr. Pee Wee Tennis allows them to learn the sport quickly and to have fun! The basic concept is similar to that of T-Ball, the pint size version of baseball. Every element of Mr. Pee Wee Tennis has been created specifically for small players, from the short court to the 21" rackets and foam tennis balls. Students may provide their own 21" racquet, or purchase one from the Parks & Recreation Department for $15.00. Location: Fee: $30 res/$35 non-res 1170S-A 11705-B 1170S-C Tues Tues Tues Refugio Valley Tennis Courts 4/ 2-4/ 23 4/30-5 / 21 5/ 28-6/ 18 43 3:30-4 pm 3:30-4 pm 3:30-4 pm Spring Herculean �Tennis Courts Tennis Facilities Available! Tournament Play: Tennis Court Rules and Regulations signs are posted at all City Tennis facilities including Refugio Valley Tennis Complex, Woodfield Park, and Foxboro Park. These tennis facilities are available to the public by rental permit or on a first-come first-serve basis. Recognized Community Organization $6 /hour / court Private Organizations $12 per hour/court Commercial Use $15 per hour/court Hours & Fees Refugio Valley Tennis Complex: Refugio Valley Rd & Pheasant Drive Daily 7 am to 4 pm @$4/hour/percourt Daily 4 to 10 pm @$5.50/hour/percourt Sat/Sun/Holidays @$6/hour/percourt Excepting Mondays & Tuesdays from 3 to 7 pm and Saturdays 3 to 5 pm for City Lessons Foxboro Tennis Courts: 1025 Canterbury Daily 7a.m. to dusk Woodfield Tennis Courts: 1919 Lupine Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Tennis Court Reservations Tennis court reservations are available to Hercules residents only; there is a one-hour minimum on all tennis court facilities. Reservations are accepted at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Court Rules And Regulations: 1. 2. Tennis shoes must be worn Courts are available on a first come, first serve basis or by reservation 3. Drop-in play is limited to one hour and fifteen minutes 4. Waiting players must be present to hold position for play 5. Court reservations pre-empt non-reserved court play 6. City sponsored programs have priority 7. No food on tennis courts 8. No bike riding, roller skating or skateboarding on tennis courts 9. City sponsored lessons ONLY no public instruction. 10. Tennis Tournaments by permit ONLY! 11. Tennis Court Rules And Regulations Will Be Enforced 12. No alcoholic beverages allowed at any parks or courts Call 799-8291 for further information. Calling All Bicycle Enthusiasts! The Bay Area Bike to Work Day will be held on Thursday, May 16, 1996. Mark your calendars now! Bike to Work Day gives commuters an opportunity to try bicycle commuting. It also gives commuters an opportunity to improve their own personal health and fitness, cut down on traffic congestion and spare the air from pollution caused by motorized vehicles! For more information call Carolyn Helmke, Bicycle Coordinator at 415/861-7665. This event is sponsored by RIDES for Bay Area Commuters, Inc, Bay Area Air Quality Management District, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the California Bicycle Coalition. 44 Spring Herculean �2 Ways To Register! Mail-In Registration Drop-In Registration In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require special accommodations to participate in programs and activities, please contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 799-8291. Registration is based upon a first come, first served basis. Unless specified in the class description, no registration will be accepted by the instructors, or by telephone. Participants may register in person or by mail at the Community/ Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Participants must preregister for classes at least one week prior to the class starting date. Participants registering on or after first class meeting will be charged a $5 late registration fee. Hours for registration are Monday - Wednesday 8:30 am -8:00 pm, Thursdays 1:00 - 8:00 pm, Fridays 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, and Saturdays 8:30 am - 12:00 noon. Checks should by made payable to the "City of Hercules". If you have any questions or would like additional program information, please call 799-8291. Refunds (less $10.00) or transfers will be granted no later than one weekday prior to the first class meeting. A full refund will be given if the class is canceled by the Parks and Recreation Department. NQ refunds or transfers will be allowed the day of the class or after the class has started. If there are changes in the schedules or if classes are full, you will be notified before the starting of each class. --------------.:--------------------Class Rel!:istration Form Participant's Name _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ __ Name of Parent/ Guardian (if participant is under 18 yrs of age): _ _ _--,--_ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ __ _ Address: _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ __ _ _ City: _ _ __ __ _ __ _ _ Zip Code: _ __ _ _ Home Phone: -,,--,----,:..,----o-=~-_:_~---- Work Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ __ \ \ _ __ _ Birthdate of Participant (if under 18 years old): Participant Name Age Course Number Date Course Title Time I, the undersigned, in consideration of participation in the program(s) listed above, agree to indemnify and hold the City of Hercules harmless, and release the City, agents and its employees from any and alI liability for any injury suffered by the above named participant(s) arising out of, or in any way connected with participation in the program(s). I hereby agree to alI the terms and conditions for participation within the City of Hercules Parks and Recreation programs. Signature of Parent/Guardian/Participant (over 18yrs of age) Date Spring Herculean �~.- II You Have A Friend in Real Estate II SUSAN VENDIL Broker/Owner 223-3444 970-0 119V~M~/~~... CALIFORNIA ~HOMeS 2668 Appian Way Pinole, CA 94564 Before You Sell or Buy, You Must Interview Susan or One of her Agents. NationalIst California Homes Brokers and Agents are ready to provide you FREE a comprehensive State-Of-Art Comparative Market Analysis which includes Active, Pending Sales, Closed Sales and Expireds with Graphs & Charts, Mar' keting Plan, Agent Resume, Track Record, Advertising Medium and more. Call any of these associates for all real estate services of information you may need. EDGAR VENDIL, GRI SUSAN VENDIL LOURDES AGUSTIN, GRI CHARLES ALBERT LEONOR ARTADI ARMANDO ADRIANO PETER GARCIA ROYffiAY,JR. JOSE MENDOZA EDITHA VILLA CLYDE SILAGAN CENYYAP City of Hercules 111 Civic Drive. Hercules, CA 94547 BULK RATE PERMIT #23 RODEO,CA Postal Patron The Herculean Spring 1996 � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/de4f903379baa73025c29bddbd0f4ae2.pdf ad02693211d2bead51cfcd98e4a76629 PDF Text Text The Herculean • City of Hercules Information & Activity Brochure • Summer 1996 " �The Herculean Summer 1996 Table of Contents . City Message City Scene Public Safety CalTrans Update Fire District Library Ticks & Lyme Disease Hotline Volunteers Community Recreation Classes Adult Activities Youth Activities Senior Services Child Caref[iny Tots Teen Activities & Services Sports & Fitness Aquatics Mail-in Registration Page 1-2 3-10 11-13 14-15 16- 17 18 19 20 21 22 23-27 28-29 30-31 32-33 34-36 37-44 45-53 54 City Hall Hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30 a.m. to Noon & 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday I to 5·p.m. From 8: 30 a.m. to J p.m. on Thursday, voice '!lail is operational. City Directory City Manager Marilyn Leuck 799·8208 City Hall . General Information City Hall Fax Community Center/Swim Center Parks & Recreation Department · Hercules Senior Center 799-8200 799-2521 799-8291 . 799-8230 799-8219 799-8222 799-8246 799-8242 799-8241 799-8240 799-8215 799-8206 799-8204 799-8260 911 799-4561 Finance Dept/Business License Business/Community Dev. Engineering Public Works Building Inspections City Clerk City Manager Personnel - Job Hotline Police Department EMERGENCY ONLY RodeovHercules Fire District City Council - 799-8200 Mayor Darrel "Jay" Tucker MayorPro Tern Terry Segerberg Council member Beth Bartke Councilmember Eduardo Manuel Councilmember Lloyd Wagstaff Planning Commission D. T. Watson Bill Leong Mtangulizi Sanyika Kris Valstad Todd Risby Community Services Commissiort City Offices, the Community/Swim Center and Child Care Programs will be closed on the following dates: Thursday, July 4th. MichelleItagaki Roben Krall Bill Prather Trevor Evans-Young, Sr. Donald Taylor Joanne Ward �City Message A Very Good Year for Hercules! It has been a very good year for the City of Hercules! The City continues to have a very low crime rate. Residents and businesses have shown their pride through the planting of garden areas and improvements to their buildings. Construction is under way on some major projects that will contribute to the quality of life in Hercules. Our youth are playing a positive, participatory role in the community. The following is a list of activities, awards and projects for which residents can be proud! Youth + The Teen Center won 1995 California .Parks & Recreation Society Special Interest Program Award. ..... Regional Occupational Program Students, Claudia Hernandez, Derek Antonio and Edna Polanco have been a great help at City Hall. The Fishing Derby Day brings joy to lots of kids and is a collaborative effort of the City, Rotary, Raley's and State Fish and Game Edwin Lucas has served for over a year as the youth representative to the Community Services Commission + + Aesthetics + + + + + The City received a $75,000 grant for tree planting that can be used citywide. Construction will begin in June on San Pablo Avenue between Sycamore and Hercules Avenues which includes new bike lanes, lighting and landscaping to make the entrance to Hercules more attractive. Volunteers planted a rose garden at the Community Center. Volunteers also planted the bowl area at Refugio Valley park on the corner of Sycamore and Refugio Valley Road. Creekside merchants have improved their building with new plants and signs. Business Development + + + The Shell Station is almost complete on the corner of Sycamore and San Pablo Avenue. The retail center will be under construction soon. Northview Pacific Labs will be moving into the Northshore Business Park within the year. The City has begun a targeted recruitment of bio-science firms for the Northshore Business Park. Summer Herculean 1 �City Message It's Great to Live in Hercules! Qualify of Life a Uanna Ranch Park will be complete and ready for use by late llsummerl \V/ rrne Willow Avenue Overcrossing at Hwy. 4 construction is on time 1 and on budget. The Bridge opening is scheduled for June 14. ~ A master plan is being created for development of the two hundred acres west of San Pablo A venue. rrne West Contra Costa Unified School District has established new attendance boundaries which will allow "neighborhood" schools for Hercules youth. 1 a rrn" crime rate remains very low in Hercules and the emergency response time to calls from citizens remains below five minutes. 1 Hercules, a great place to live! \V/ Remediation of the Waste Water Treatment Plant is underway and ~ will be completed during the Summer of 1996. a rrne City Council adopted the update to the Land Use Element of the 1 General Plan that will guide the City in future development. rrne Junior and Senior High Schools are under construction 1 and will provide a great benefit to youth and adults in the commu nity. Grading will continue through 1997; building construction will begin in 1998. rrne City's Cultural Festival has been reenergized and will be bigger and better-than ever in 1996; come and listen to Grammy Nominee Maria Muldaur on June 8! 1 2 Summer Herculean �City Scene Annual Affirmative Action Report On April 23, 1996, City Staff presented its Annual Affinnative Action report to City Council. The Hercules City Council adopted the City's Affirmative Action Plan in July 1989 and reaffinned its commitment to . Affinnative Action by adopting Resolution No. 95-99 on September 12, 1995. The Council voluntary made this affinnation because it believes that the City should employ persons representative of all backgrounds. The race and gender breakdown of the City's work force as of January 1, 1996, shows that of the fifty (50) full time positions, 74% are white, 10% are African-American, 8% are Hispanic, and 8% are Asian. By gender 50% of the work force are male and 50% are female. From February 1993 to January 1996, the City recruited for fourteen (14) full-time regular positions. Of the fourteen positions, the City hired six of whom are of color (43%) and eight who are white (57%). Of the six (6) minorities, three (3) ate in the African-American category, two (2) are in the Asian category, and one (1) is in the Hispanic category. Through the years, the City of Hercules has committed itself to hiring and retaining women and minorities in job groups to which they have been historically under represented. The results reflect that ongoing commitment. The approach is to create a candidate pool of well qualified applicants that is well represented by gender, age, race and ethnic background and then select the most qualified. By making certain that the candidate pool is well represented, the opportunity to successfully achieve a well represented work force is enhanced. The City strongly encourages the community to join them and share in the responsibility of Affirmative Action by providing the Personnel Department with names and addresses of organizations to which job flyers can be mailed. If you know of potential job applicants have them call the City Job Hotline at 799-8204 for current job openings. I ! I, Summer Herculean 3 �City Scene We Want to Serve You Better! 1996 Cultural Festival and Community Celebration Coming June 8th! Whether you are a first time visitor or a long-time participant, get prepared for an experience you will never forget! Now in its 18th year, the Hercules Cultural Festival is being redesigned to be better than ever, with lots of food, entertainment, children's activities, crafts, andjust plain fun. Read on for a preview tour of this premier family event. Saturday, June 8, 1996, , 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Refugio Valley Park Stop by our Food Alley and check out our exquisite ethnic food selection. Here you can watch your neighbors and amateur local chefs ' perform magic over blazing barbecues and flaming skillets. Delicacies awaiting to be tasted include lumpia, adobo, pancit, teriyaki chicken, barbecue ribs and links, hot dog & com dogs, pizza, and much, much more! Maybe you can talk them into giving you some of their tricks of the trade or at least a mouth watering recipe or two! If you live to shop, as well as eat, you have come to the right place. The Cultural Festival has original handmade jewelry, hand designed clothing, ceramics and sculptures, and other craft~ from both local and regional artisans. Browse through at your leisure, admire and appreciate the original workmanship, and acquire items to decorate your home. Now it's time to see who's on stage. Which stage? Well, you can take your pick! With continuous quality entertainment on our three stages, you are never far away from the great sounds oflight rock, blues, gospel, folk, drums, and much more! Don't miss our featured headline > entertainer Maria Muldaur at 4 p.m. Maria received a grarnmy nomina- ' tion in 1974 for her hit song "Midnight at the Oasis" and a Barnmi nomination in I 992 ,for Outstanding Album. For children, or those young at heart, a visit to our children's area is a must. Located in the center of the park, our Master of Ceremonies, Seth Castleman, Storyteller, welcomes young visitors to enjoy a ,wide array of game booths, train rides, face painting, balloon sculptors, children' s live entertainment, and of course Mama Dragon, our inflatable bounce. Have you heard enough? Is your mouth watering with anticipation? Are you prepared to attend the best Hercules Cultural Festival yet? Mark those calendars for June 8th, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bring your family and friends , . We'll see you there! 4 Summer Herculean �City Scene This Year is Better than Ever! 18th Annual Cultural Festival Entertainment Schedule MaD. Stage Entertainment l • .30am ll:30am l2:GO noon 2:18 pm 4:e1 pm Los Cenzontles- Traditions of Mexico Mayor's Welcome Karumanta - PeruvianlBolivian Folk Music Joyfull Noize - Acappella Gospel ***Featured Entertaiuer*** Maria Muldaur & the Red Hot B1uesiana Band Louisiana Blues/Rock/Gospel c.IDIraJ Stage Entertainment 1• ..3G am 11:31 am l2!3Gpm 1:38pm 2:31pm 3:38 pm 4:31 pm 5:15pm Lily Cai Chinese Dance Company Drums of Polynesia - Dance from the Islands Ebo Okokan - Afro Cuban Drum & Dance Brazilian Dance Troupe Berkeley Morris Dancers - English Folk Dance All Nation Singers & Dancers - Native American Drumming & Dance Gypsy Caravan - Belly Dancing The S.F. Taiko Dojo, Japanese Dance & Drums Gypsy Caravan Belly Dancers Cllildreo's Stage Entertainment le:3e am 1l:3e am 12:G1 llOOn 1:18 pm 2:e1pm 3:GC1 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm Joe Garcia Karate Demonstration Pinole Valley High School Dance David Monroe's Wonderful World of Magic Doug Falk, Storyteller & Singer Carol Ann Petullo, Singer TBA Seth Castleman, Storyteller Benny & Bebe, Circus Fantasticus Ebo Okokan - Afro-Cuban Drum & Dance Summer Herculean 5 �City Scene Council Appointees to City Commission and County Board The Hercules City Council recently appointed a new Planning Cornrnis" sioner and two alternates to the West Contra Costa County Transit Authority (WestCAT) Todd Risby was appointed to the City's Planning Commission on April 9. Mr. Risby believes the three main issues facing Hercules are keeping Hercules a safe place to live and raise families; working with the school district on the building of the new junior and senior high schools and making sure the campus is one·that will make residents of the City proud; keeping the City of Hercules clean and attractive. Residents James Ahlquist and Barbara Horton were recently selected by the City Council to serve as alternates to the WestCAT Board. Mr. Ahlquist has a significant interest in transportation issues and has come before the City Council regarding speed limits and other transportation issues in the City. Ms. Horton is active in the Hercules By-the-Bay Homeowners Organization and is one of the organizers of the Hercules Planning Task Force. Double Fine Zone - Highway 4 Recent State Legislation designated a portion of Highway 4 as a "double fine zone." This means that any moving citation will cost double ofthl) amount normally charged anywhere else. This "double fine zone" on Highway 4 extends from San Pablo Avenue to Cummings Skyway. 6 Summer Herculean �City Scene New Office Hours/or the Community/Swim Center Effective Monday, July 1, 1996, the Hercules Community/Swim Center Registration Office will have new hours. The new hours are being instituted in order to maximize staff's availability to serve our customers on site, as well as making the hours more comparitive to our customers commuting and social schedules. The new hours will be as follows: Monday through Thursday Fridays Saturdays 8:30 am to 7:00 pm 8:30 am to 5:00 pm 8:30 am to 12:00 noon" •• The Saturday office hours will only be effective April through September. The Saturday hours will close during the off-season registration period (October through March). We hope that our new hours will proyide additional opportunities for you and your family to visit our location, however you may also continue registering for activities without being present on site. Registration will still be received by direct mail or dropped off through our mail drop slot located in the front of the Community/Swim Center office. Mailed registration will be processed and receipts mailed to the customers within 2-3 days. 1996 Installation Hercules 0/ Firebreaks in the City 0/ The City of Hercules recently awarded a contract to D&H Landscaping for the installation offuebreaks in the City's open space areas. The work to be performed includes the establishment of a 50 ft. wide firebreak by cutting the grass to a height of 2 inches from the ground. The firebreak work to be performed will begin at the property line fences in the open space areas on a city-wide basis. This work is coordinated with the Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District and City Public Works Maintenance personnel. Summer Herculean 7 �City Scene Road Construction Continues Route 80lHwy 4 Bridge Reconstruction Project in the Vicinity of Sycamore and Bayberry Avenues New COllstructionIRoad Repairs COlltillue Throughout City To Improve Quality of Life for All Residellts The State Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is constructing a new bridge in the vicinity of Sycamore and Bayberry A venues in the City of Hercules. To date, a new easterly bridge structure is being constructed, and when complete, the existing easterly structure will be demolished. This sequence will be repeated in approximately another ten months when the westerly structure will be demolished. For the safety of.the residents, the City is working with Caltrans, and the construction contractor to determine the best method for detouring traffic during demolition. Some inconvenience will occur, however, adequate signing will be provided for routing traffic through City in a way that will cause the least amount of inconvenience. The Willow Avenue overpass may be an alternative route. The demolition and the detours will occur in the latter part of August or early September ofthis year. • At this time, closures are expected between the hours of 11 p.m. on Friday evening, to 5 a.m. on the following Monday. Noise resulting from the project of the bridge's falsework will be restricted by limiting the hours of demolition to 7a.m. to 9 p.m. with hauling to be done between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. 8 Summer Herculean �City Scene Streets wil(be Ready for Summer Traffic! Refugio Valley Road Repairs The City's Public Works Department is in the planning process for pavement repairs along Refugio Valley Road between Pheasant and Falcon. The City will be removing damaged pavement and replacing it with new asphalt and concrete sections as may be necessary. Repairs will be made during the months of August and September. During the repair work, traffic will continue to flow in both directions; however, traffic flow may be redirected at times. The road will be open during commute hours. San Pablo Avenue Widening Phase II Project In a continued effort to improve the entrance to the City of Hercules, vehicular and pedestrian safety and the general road surface, the City will begin construction on the San Pablo Avenue Phase III Project in July of this year. Included in Phase III are new traffic signalization and striping between Sycamore and Hercules Avenues. More landscaping improvements will be made on San Pablo Avenue from Sycamore Avenue in the vicinity of Linus Pauling Drive. Construction is scheduled to be completed by mid-December, 1996. The City of Hercules would like to assure residents that during construction there will be minimal delays. Summer Herculean 9 �City Scene Have You Prepared? Earthquake Preparedness Day On Saturday, April 20, Hercules had an opportunity to learn more abut earthquake preparedness. Parents and businesses joined with the elementary school principals, police and fue departments to provide an important reminder to local residents. Store managers Todd Bartlett of Raley's and Maurice Williams of Lucky's provided space in their respective markets to setup displays of earthquake information. . , Hercules Elementary School Principal, Rick Tracy enlisted the help of Bret Friend and his dad Alan; Ben Fallah and mom Mary; and parent Pat Eckman. Posters drawn by 1st and 3rd graders from Hercules Elementary were displayed at Raley's and later at City Hall. Ohlone, Principal Frank Bianchi and Kareem Lanier staffed a display booth, with emphasis on the role of ham radio in a disaster. Other participants included the Rodeo-Hercules Fire District who had an engine on display and provided staff who also helped distribute preparedness brochures; Police Chief Alicia Powers; and Janet Grenslit, Senior Emergency Planning Coordinator from the County Office of Emergency Preparedness. Citizens Mr. & Mrs. Mays receive earthquake preparedness irifarmatian from (L-R) volunteers Bret & Alan Friend, Janet Grenslitt, Todd Bartlett, (store manager) and Rick Tracey 10 Summer Herculean Store Manager Maurice Williams looks on while Rick Tracy provides information to local shopper �Public Safety Don't Forget to Lock Your Car! Auto Theft/Burglary From January through March 1996, the.number of reported automobile burglaries in Hercules had increased dramatically. There were 2 reported in January and 15 in March. An auto burglary occurs when someone breaks into your automobile and steals something. Surprising as it may seem, many auto thefts and auto burglaries happen to unlocked vehicles. Take the following precautions to protect your vehicle: Always lock your car, even in your own driveway! Keep valuables out of sight and carry items, such as cellular phones with you. Consider purchasing an anti-theft device. There are devices on .the market which make hot-wiring almost impossible and allow fuel lines to be rigged to cause the vehicle to stop providing gas if it is hot-wired. If purchasing an auto alarm, be sure it has an automatic reset and is kept in good operating condition. Multiple false alarms can result in your being fined. Remember that alarms are only good as long as someone reports them arid do not be lulled into a false sense of security. Consider wheel locks to protect your tires and wheels. Some vehicles are more attractive to car thieves, such as collector's mqdels and sports models, like Mustangs, Camaros, and Datsun 280Z's. When parking your car in a lot, always select well lit arid, if possible, attended lots. Carry an extra ignition key for the atten dant and do not give out your home keys. Summer Herculean 11 �Public Safety Come on down to Refogio Valley Park! National Night Out '961 On Saturday, August 3,1996, Hercules will celebrate the 13th Annual National Night Out (NNO), a unique crime/drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW). What is National Night Out? National Night Out is designed to promote safety in our neighborhoods! It is also designed to: [J> Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness [J> Generate support for, and participation in, local neighborhood watch programs [J> Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community relations [J> Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. This is the third year Hercules has participated in NNO and this year will be the biggest yet Agencies from throughout Contra Costa will participate in this regional effort. We are expecting several specialized public safety units, including Elvis and the Lawman, and maybe even a helicopter dropin! Wells Fargo Bank will be providing us with stage coach rides, and other fire safety and emergency response teams will be on display. Hercules Explorers are upgrading our hot dog booth with pizza and nachos for your enjoyment! • Don't miss this fun-filled day in Refugio Valley Park from 11 :00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information on how you and your neighborhood can get involved, call 799-8272. NATIONAL 12 Summer Herculean �Public Safe Officers express their appreciation to citizens who came to their aid. L to R Off. Rodriguez, Stephen Navarra, Off. Koeppe, Marco Villavicencio, Tom Cline, Off. Imboden L to R Marco Villaciencio, spotted a car j acking suspect from the January 1995 crime spree; Tom Cline used a police radio to call for assistance at the scene of a serious automobile accident; & Stephen Navarra spotted suspicious activity and captured an auto burglary suspect. All three were recognized by City· Council with proclamations! ftfostJCrequentCaUs False Alanns Suspicious Circums. Juvenile Complaints Misc. Disturbance Jan Feb Mar 58 46 75 44 33 44 19 33 36 35 26 35 7 9 11 8 2 7 2 5 5 4 13 15 3 2 21 9 11 3 Other calls: These officers recei.ved departmental awards for distinguished service in 1995. L to R Off. Morentz, Off. Rodriguez, Off. Imboden, Sgt. Muehleisen, Sgt. Goswick, Off. Koeppe, not pictured Sgt. Clarine and ·Off. Goodner Attention Vehicle Owners The State Legislature recently changed the towing authority of vehicles with expired registration. The new legislation allows officers to tow vehicles with expired registration of over six months. Hercules Patrol Officers will strongly enforce this law. This new legislation also means that patrol officers are not required to notify vehicle owners prior to towing away vehicles that have expired license tags. Assaults Burglary (Residential) Burglary (Auto) Auto Theft Vandalism CPS Contacts· ·Community Problem Solving (CPS) contacts. These include Neighborhood Watch programs, foot patrols in the business areas, "get acquainted" contacts with youth, residents and others. Summer Herculean 13 �ProMotion Contra Costa County J 2 • 3 Caltrarls has begun construction of the eastbound overcrossing for the Richmond Parkway Interchange. For tWo nights in March 1996, eastbound 1-80 traffic was temporarily routed off·the freeway and immediately back onto 1-80 via the recently opened Fitzgerald Dtive off- and on-~ps to enable construction of thiS overcrossmg. It is anticipated that the Richmond Parkway Interchange will be completed in October 1996, enabling motorists to directly access Richmond Parkway and the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge from 1-80. Direct-access HOV lane on- and off-ramps and a new park & ride lot will be opened as part of the completed Richmond Parkway Interchange; Trees were removed along the westbound side of 1-80 betweeri'the EI Portal Drive offand on-ramps in San Pablo in February 1996. Soundwall construction in this area has begun and is expected to be completed in Fall 1996., The e'astbound San Pablo Dam Road ori- , ramp was re-opened in March 1996 to provide direct access to 1-80. During the ramp , closure, construction crews built a retaining wall alongside eastbound 1-80 and repaved the on-ramp. The 4 in d:::~S;:~~:~~:~~;'~ will bestringent more ' 5 The westbound Carlson Boulevard on-ramp in Richmond was re'Opened in early February 1996. The re-opening of this on-ramp has helped alleviate traffic congestion near, the Central Avenue on- and off-ramps in Richmond. While dosed, the on-ramp was repaved and a soundwall was constructed along westbound 1-8010 reduce freeway noise. 6 In early February 1996, trees along . westbound 1-80 between Buchanan Street m Albany and Gilman Street in Berkeley were temoved to accommodate reconstruction of the 1-80/l-580IBuchanan Street Interchange in Albany. Although construction is not scheduTed to commence until Summer 1996, trees were removed before nesting season began in accordance with the Federal Migratory Bird Act 7 'Berkel y '_\ ' ~,\tII~ ' L~" .., )\'~" J.-r Eastbound 1-80 traffic in OaklandlEmeryviUe was shifted to a \ new freeway section as part of the 1-80 " ' Westbound HOV Fly?v~r Pr.ojeet near ' , ' the 1-80/1-580/1-880 DlstnbutlOn Structure : in March 1996. The traffic shift creates ;' space in the middle of the freeway for construction associated with the 1-80 Westbound HOV Flyover, which will elevate San Francis,co-bound HOV motorists over ;':~',-,-_~.Ma-=p""not"";:;;X -------.,1 r ,', ,- -. . . . . mixed-flow lanes of traffic' before descending on the approach to the Bay Bridge toll plaza. S PEED LIM'IT 5' 5 " ' , ' • �1- 80: FITTING -THE PIECES TOGETHER Like fitting together the pieces of a large puzzle, the 1-80 Operational Improvement Project is taking shape. Creating over 15,000 jobs in the Bay Area, Caltrans and the Federal Highway Administration developed this $355 million comprehensive improvement plan to increase safety, enhance . continuous freeway movement, and reduce delays. From State Route 4 to the Bay Bridge approach, improved transportation facilities are well underway. New pedestrian overcrossings, high occupancy vehicle (HOY) lanes, and improved ferry service are only some of the transportation facilities included in the 1-80 Operational Improvement Project. Integrating ibese features into one project benefits,all transportati.on users. Rec.ognizing these benefits requires understanding the pieces which make up . the project. . . ' A (LOSER LOOK AT HOW 1-80 FITS TOCiETHER: HOV LANES: 16.5 miles .ofc.ontinuous westb.ound mid eastb.ound HOV lanes from State R.oute 4 t.o the Bay Bridge Toll Plaza will provide unc.ongested travel f.or buses, carpools and vanp.o.ols. The new 1-80 Westb.ound HOV Fly.over in Emeryville is part .of this c.onstruction. NEW INTER<HANCiES: Three interchanges will be rec.onstructed al.ong 1-80, and .one new interchange built: the Richm.ond Parkway Interchange in Contra C.osta C.ounty. Direct access HOV on- and .off- ramps are part .of the Richm.ond Parkway and Cutting Boulevard Interci!anges, The, 1-801I-580IBuchanan Street Interchange and the Powell Street Interchange wjll be rec.onstructed t.o provide greater interchange safety and m.ore efficient vehicle traveL PEDESTRIAN OVI1,RCROUlNCiS: Tw.o new pedestrian .overcr.ossings linking c.ommunities across the freeway are being built at Riverside Avellue in San Pabl.o and Sacrament.o Avenue in Richm.ond. The new structures aq:.omm.odate . freeway widening and are designed t.o meet improved seismic safety standards. . BICYCLE PATH: A 4.5 mile bicycle/pedestrian path will be c.onstructed al.ong 1-80 adjacent t.o San Francisco Bay, tying int.o the ~st Bay Regi.onal Park District's bicycle path from Emeryville t.o Richm.ond Marina Bay, This multi-use path will provide a free-flowing and pr.otected travel route f.or bicyclists and pedestrians along the East Bay. d Rid h· an es 0""9 TRANSIT: AC Transit, BART Express IX buses, Fairfield Express, an\lVallej.o Ferry provide service t.o c.ommuters al.ong 1-80. These services, subsidized by Caltrans, reduce single .occupancy vehicle trips, providing safe, comf.oitable, and efficient service. RIDESHARINCi: S.olan.o C.ommuter Inf.ormati.on, RIDES f.or . Bay Area C.ommuters, and Berkeley TRIP p~.ovide carpool, vanpool, and c.ommute alternative informati.on t.o c.ommuters using 1-80. Caltrans subsidizes these transit alternatives t.o mot.orists using 1-80, Once HOV lanes open, these se~ces will provide c.ommuters with swift travel al.ong 1-80,. • . ·PARALLEL ROUTE IMPROVEMENTS: Improved access't.o and.al.ong San Pabl.o Avenue provides an alternative t.o traveling .on 1-80. Synchr.onized traffic signals and right and . left turn pockets al.ong San Pabl.o Avenue improve travel times and help t.o relieve c.ongesti.on .on 1-80 during peak commute periOds. HICiHWAY OPERATION IMPIIOVEMENTJ: Included is the in~tallati.on of r.oadway detectors, cl.osed circuit televisi.on cameras, and permanent changeable message signs t.o detect delays, depl.oy assistance, and advise m.ot.orists. .of traffic c.onditi.ons. A c.ontinu.ously r.oving freeway service patrol operates during daytime h.ours t.o assist motorists with car tr.ouble while .on the freeway. C.ombined, these services help reduce c.ongesti.on al.ong 1·80. PUBLIC AWARENESS: Included is the public inf.ormation . center, 1-80 teleph.one number, inf.ormati.on materiiUs,media relati.ons, c.onstruction updates, and c.ommunity .outreaeh to provide accurate and timely inf.ormati.on t.o m.ot.orists and residents al.ong the 1· 80 c.orridor. ' This newsletter is an example.of a Caltrans 1-80 public awareness comp.onent. SOUNDWALLH Strategically placed soundwalls along 1·80 designed with c.ommunity input minimize n.oise associated with the freeway. Caltrans is federally mand;ited t.o c.onstruct soundwalls in areas where noise levels exceed established standards. C.ombiningall these pieces creates an efficient and safe ", freeway f.or all users; provides alternative transportati.on , .opti.ons; helps reduce congesti.on and air p.olluti.on; and has increased employment .opp.ortunities f.or Bay Area·citizens. If , ir pollution reduction. Z?ringing communities together. U Child safety at local school sites. Nine local elementary sch.o.ols al.ong 1-80 are participating in a Carpool Incentive Pr.ogram spons.ored by the West C.ontra C.osta Transportation Advis.ory C.ommittee (WCCTAC), Caltrans, and RIDES f.or Bay Area C.ommuters, Caltrans recngnizes the importance .of creative transportati.on alternatives and eagerly c.ontributed t.o this program. Registered . participants receive ridematching assistance and $20 .of gas scrip per ' m.onth f.or carp.o.oling students t.o sch.o.ol three or m.ore times a week. Carpo.oling reduces the number of vehicle trips made t.o l.ocal sch.o.ol sites, increases safety, and reduces air p.olluti.on, . �Fire District Message from Rodeo-Hercules Fire District • The dry grass season is here! The potential for devastating grass or wildland fires throughout California is very high! Recent record rains have created a fuel load the likes of which has not been seen in many years. The City of Hercules and Town of Rodeo are not exempt from these types of fues. There are several areas within the Fire District which have been designated target area~. District. Fires in these areas can quickly increase in intensity and spread to residential structures with the potential for loss of life andlor extreme damage to homes. The Rodeo-Hercules Fire District is in the process of notifying property owners of fire hazards on their property which require abatement. As you look around ypu will see where city, county, individual property owners or homeowners' associations have, or are in the process of cutting required fire breaks and removing fire hazards. These measures are required by law and enforced by the Fire District. As a property Your cooperation in abating owner or renter you may be held liable for any property damage or your property is greatly personal injury resulting from a fire due to negligence on your part. If you receive a notice for abatement from the Fire District please do not appreciated! With help from ignore it! Requirements for abatement will be strictly enforced! If property owners and residents, you do not abate the hazard, abatement will be performed at your we can make this summer season a safe and pleasant one expense by the Fire District and a lien placed against your property for all. Ifyou receive a notice or for payment. abatement letter from the Fire District regarding afire hazard on your property, please correct it. your safety and that ofyour neighbors depends on it. Hazard abatement requirements are established, enacted and enforced uniformly throughout the county. Within residential areas of the Rodeo-Hercules Fire District, abatement standards are as follows and required to be completed by June I of each year: I. Cut all dry dead grasses or weeds to a height of three inches (3 ") or less within your property. Remove, or thin out overgrown brush, manzanita, scrub oak, coyote, grease wood, etc. On large lots, the property must be maintained for a minimum of one hundred feet (100') out from the rear of the structure, and a minimum of fifty feet from the rear property line forward. In some cases, fences were constructed at the bottom of large sloping lots, when in fact the actual property line is located at the top of the slope. If you are uncertain as to the actual location of your rear property line, the Fire District will provide you with parcel information to assist you in making that determination. 16 Summer Herculean �Fire District Have a Happy, Safe Summer! Fire District Message Continued.... 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. • All areas between structures should be cleared. Remove dead or dying trees and/or tree branches. Keep trees trimmed back a minimum often feet (10') from the ground. Trim or limb up trees a minimum of six feet (6') from the ground. Do not allow combustible rubbish to accumulate on your property. In addition to the above-mentioned items, you should clean your roof and rain gutters of debris, leaves, pine needles etc. if you are planning to replace your roof, do so with an approved fire resistant type material. Do not replace with wood shakes or shingles. Keep wood piles to a minimum and do not store against your house. Be extra cautious when barbecuing or cooking outdoors, and remember, it is illegal to bum rubbish, leaves, weeds, grass, garden trimmings or trash within the County of Contra Costa, the City of Hercules and Town of Rodeo. Reserve Firefighter Application The Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District would like to announce that applications for reserve firefighter are now being accepted at District Headquarters. Upon adoption ofthe'1996/97 fiscal budget, the Fire District will attempt to fill 5-7 reserve firefighter vacancies, however, a date to proceed with the selection process has not been determined. All candidates on file will be notified by mail as to the testing dates, times and places. Deadline to file applications with the District is June 14, 1996 at 5 p.m. Applications may be picked up at District Headquarters, 1680 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Any questions regarding the reserve firefighter program may be directed to Assistant Chief Dennis Salmi by calling 799-4561. Ifyou have any questions regarding weed abatement and hazard reduction, or would like more information regarding fire safety, please call Captain Alan Biagi at 799-4561. Summer Herculean 17 �Library News Support and Visit Your Library! News from the Library New on-line library computer catalogs are now installed at the branch c# the Contra Costa Library which serves Hercules and Pinole. The new computers allow users to see exactly which branch owns a particular item and whether it is checked out or on the shelf. Users may also place holds on materials and access their own private borrowing records at any computer terminal in the library. The kid's catalog also offers colorful graphics and point and click technology, so that the youngest users can explore without the need to spell correctly. Additional features still to be installed over the next several months will include several reference databases and dial-in access with a computer modem from home or office. Library hours are as follows: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Friday Saturday 1 to 9 10 to 6 1 to 9 1 to 5 10 to 5 Don't miss the Jose Rizal Celebration on Saturday, June 15, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Contra Costa Library located at 2935 Pinole Valley Road across from Pinole Valley High School! 18 Summer Herculean The Sixtll Annual Jose Rizal celebration, honoring the 100th anniversary of the martyrdom of the national hero of the Philippines, will be held at the library on Saturday, June 15,6:30-8:30 pm. The public is invited to enjoy Filipino music, dance, costume, and readings of Jose Rizal's works and taste Filipino food in a program dedicated to the theme "Freedom through Knowledge". Mark your calendars! The Contra Costa County Library branch serving Hercules and Pinole is located at 2935 Pinole Valley Road, across from Pinole Valley High School. During open hours, users may phone the library at 758-2741 for staff assistance. �Ticks & Lime Disease Education Is Important In The Prevention Of Lyme Disease! .Tick Awareness Day - Education is Important in the Prevention of Lyme Disease I Contra Costa Mosquiio & Vector Control District (CCMVCD) is available to identify ticks and answer questions regarding the Western Black-Legged Tick (Ixodes pacificus) which is the vector of Lyme Disease. For the past three years the District has conducted annual population surveys of these ticks at nine sites throughout Contra Costa County. Ticks are collected by dragging a piece of cloth over grass and brush. Hungry ticks grab onto the cloth and can be removed with tweezers and returned to the lab for testing. Tick populations vary quite a bit from one part of the county to another, but in most locations only 0 to 1% of these ticks are actually carrying Lyme disease. We do have one "hotspot" in the Bollinger Canyon area where up to 10% of ticks are infected. The risk to people is still relatively low, as long as you are aware of the proper methods to avoid tick bites and promptly remove any ticks that may have attached (research shows that it takes 24 to 48 hours for the bacteria that cause Lyme disease to be transmitted). If you have been bitten by a tick and notice any symptoms of Lyme disease (rash, fever, or flu-like symptoms) contact your physician. The District provides literature, a free tick identification service and can arrange to have ticks tested for Lyme. Please follow the tips below and keep the phone number for future reference. Open House • · Get some tips on how to avoid tick bites · Find out what local agencies & researchers have learned about Lyme risks · Receive advice on how to properly remove ticks · Bring ticks and have them identified Displays, Children's Activities, Tick Specimens, Workshops Saturday, June 8th 10 am-4 pm Hall of Health in Berkeley 2230 Shattuck Avenue (Lower Level) For a schedule and to register for free Technical Workshops, call: Elayne Azevedo, at (510) 685-9301 ext. 134. I. 'Wear light-colored clothing so ticks can be easily seen. 'Wear long pants, full-sleeved clothing and shoes. A hat for added protection. 'Tuck pants into socks or boots, and shirt into pants. 'Choose wide trails and walk in the center of the trail. Avoid brush and grassy offtrail hiking. 'Frequently check yourself and your children for ticks on clothing and exposed skin. 'Promptly Remove Attached Ticks 'Grasp the tick with tweezers (or tissue if tweezers are unavailable) as close to your skin as possible. Try not to squash the tick. 'Slowly and steadily pull the tick straight out. Do Not twist or "unscrew" the tick. 'Do Not attempt removal by burning with a cigarette or by applying vaseline, kerosene, etc. Apply antiseptic to the bite area removing the tick. Wash your hands with soap and water. 'Save The Tick For Identification and contact the District's Entomology Laboratory. 'If the tick cannot be removed or part of it is left in the skin, consult your physician. 'To request a pamphlet on ticks and Lyme Disease, call: 685-9301 ext. 133 For information about the Open House, call: Hall of Health at (510) 549-1564 Summer Herculean 19 �Hotlines Do You Need Information or Services? Hotline Numbers to Call • Community Hotlines AIDS Project of Contra Costa Battered Women's Alternative Children's Protective Services Contra Costa Crisis & Suicide Intervention Fire Homeless Hotline Police Non-emergency Rape Crisis Hotline Teen to Teen Hotline 356-2437 930-8300 372-8000 620-0174 911 374-3620 724-1111 236-7273 236-8336 Community Resources Boys Scouts of America Contra Costa Child Care Council East Bay Regional Parks District Girls Scouts of America Hercules Elementary School Hillcrest Elementary School John Swett High School Meals On Wheels Ohlone Elementary School Pinole Hercules Little League Senior Information & Referral Senior Nutrition Program Unified School District West Contra Costa Youth Soccer League 674-6100 233-KIDS 562-7275 800/447-GIRL 799-3930 799-4431 787-1088 787-2483 799-0889 799-2494 374-3943 313-6700 234-3825 724-7917 Local Utilities & Services Bay Cablevision Caltrans Highway Info. Network East Bay MUD (water) Hercules Post Office Pacific Gas & Electric Richmond Sanitary WestCAT 20 Fall Herculean 262-1800 800/427-7623 232-5051 799-3175 233-4360 262-1610 724-7993 �City Scene Use Your Technical Skills & Assist Your Local Government! Volunteers for Hercules The City's Volunteers for Hercules Program is underway! Students, do you need practical experience? Homemakers, would you like to brush up on your skills? Seniors, do you have extra time to share your expertise? If so, this is the program for you! Since the program began in June of 1993, we have had over 20 resident volunteers donating over 400 hours. They have helped the City by working in the City Departments. If you are willing and able to contribute your time, call the Personnel Department at 799-8299 for a volunteer application. The Volunteers for Hercules staff will describe the volunteer opportunities available with City departments and register you as a Volunteer For Hercules. Please bring with you: The names and phone numbers of people who are willing to be contacted as references and a copy of your resumes and/or samples of your work. Generally, volunteer assignments vary from 3-15 hours per week. Once staff has determined the appropriate placement that most closely matches your skills and interests, we will introduce you to the City staff who supervise those positions -- and go from there! r-------------------------. Volunteer Application I We need volunteers for: Typing Filing Graphics Neighborhood Watch Bike Licensing Fingerprinting Tracking Abandoned Vehicles Receptionist Copying Photography Home Beautification Program Name:, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Social Security No. _ _ __ _ _ __ Address/City:. _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ Zip: _ _ _ __ Phone Home:, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Phone Bus,: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ City Department & Program volunteering for:. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Mail or drop offyour application to: Areas of Interest & Skills:, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ L _________________________ Note: Volunteer assignments in sensitive areas and physically demanding assignments may require fingerprinting and medical release. Additionally you must be 14 years or older. ~ City 0/ Hercules 111 Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 21 Winter Herculean �Parks & Recreation News! 18th Annual Cultural Festival amd Community Celebration! This year's Cultural Festival will take place on Saturday, June 8, 1996 from 10 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Refugio Valley Park. This is a one-day festival that traditionally marks the beginning of sununer activities. The City's rich cultural diversity will be celebrated with live entertainment featuring music and dance, hobby and craft booths, children's activities, and a· selection of wonderful ethnic foods. So bring the family down to Refugio Valley Park, we'll see you there! For more information see pages 4 and 5. PIANO TUNING & REPAIRING Tuning reg $65 NOW $55 WIA.D ,., IJsk for John tI J )) p Cfj) Ift~ gess~!~O~~h~ 5~ Piano Theory carmens~: 12~883a5 KTT Coming Soon to your Local Gym By The BusheL..or By the Bag. .. Season's Best Produce · Fresh from the Farm, Four Bakeries, Fresh Fish and Seafood, Fresh Pastas and Sauces, Espresso and Gounnet Coffees. Solano County's Best Kept Secret Shop Year Round .. , Old Town Vallejo Farmers' Market I . Downtown Vallejo Georgia at Sonoma Saturday. 9 AM-I Ages: 10to 12 Maximum enrollment: 40 Begins in August Time: 4 to 5:30 p.m. Youth Basketball Camp Grades 4 to 8 Maximum enrollment: 36 Begins in August for one week Time: II am to 3 p.m. Men's Basketball League pM INFO (707)552-3115 Begins in July with maximum of 6 teams Games will be played on Thursday Time: 7:50 to 10:50 p.m. For more information call 799-8295 22 Summer Herculean �Classes Adult Activities CPR (Basic Cardiac Life Support) This Heartsaver course will include background information about heart disease, risk factors, prudent heart living and heart and lung function. One-rescuer cardia-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and foreign body airway obstruction will be taught for adults, children and infants. The course will consist of lecture and practice on CPR manikins. Certificati on will be from the American Heart Association. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Press Room Cheryl Garcia $30 res/$35 non-res 21508-A 31508-A Sat Sat 7113 911 4 BACA Bl.ACK IIMERICM CIllnJRIIL ASsoCIAnON OF AERCIllES A~~[JAt J[J~!: CAR~IVAl 14, 15, 16, 1996 10 am-2 pm 10 am-2 pm FOR TICKETS MD '~FORMATIO~ CAtl 799-3770 Dog Obedience Bas ic dog obedience helps to develop a confident relationship between dog and han dl er. This class is des igned for both pet and owner and will teach you to train your dog with kindness, not abuse. The beginning class is designed for dogs over 4 months of age and will teach the handler how to train hisiher dog to heel, sit, stay, stand and come on command. Location: Instructor: Fee: Ohlone Elementary School Yard Eileen Hanson $30 res/$33 non-res Beginner Class 21S09-A 31S09-A Man Sat 6/24-7/29 917-10/12 6:30-7:30 pm 10-11 am Intermediate Class 21S10-A Mon 31S10-A Sat 6124-7/29 917-10-12 7:30-8:30 pm 9-10 am 23 Summer Herculean �Classes Adult Activities Aspiring Writers Beginning Ballroom Dancing These writing courses are designed for adults, teens, and all experience levels! Participants will explore all forms of writing depending on the interests of class members. Various forms will include biographies, autobiographies, journals, essays, short stories, novels, and poetry. Information on how to market one's writing will also be provided throughout the Dazzle your friends by learning basic steps and variations in Fox Trot (under-the-arch) and Mambo (Breaks)! You will also · learn a popular line dance. Adults of all ages are invited to experience the joy of partner dancing! This is an outstanding opportunity for newcomers to learn the basics of "lead and follow" dancing, and for seasoned dancers to sharpen their skills and learn new steps. course. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Press Room Sue Clark $45 res/$50 non-res Beginners: 21501-A Tues 8/6-10/8 7:30-9 pm 21504-A Intermediate/Advanced 21501-8 Wed Location: Instructors: Assisted by: Fee/person: 817-10/9 7:30-9 pm Senior Center Mr. & Mrs. Jerry August Mr. & Mrs. Gani Tolentino $40 resi$45 non-res 7 weeks (II * hours) 7111 -8/22 7:30-9 pm Thur For a better dance experience, wear leather-soled shoes and clothing suitable for a pleasant dance event. Intermediate Ballroom Dancing - A Special Tango Argentino Workshop*** Learn the basics of Tango Argentino, taught in the style of members of the Forever Tango show! Because of the short length of the course, no other ballroom dance will be offered. however, you will also learn a popular line dance. Adults of all ages are invited to further enhance their partner dancing! This is an outstanding opportunity for seasoned dancers to learn an exciting and unique dance! Location: Instructors: Assisted by: Fee/person: Senior Center Mr. & Mrs. Jerry August Mr. & Mrs. Gani Tolentino $40 res/$45 non-res 7 weeks (11* hours) 21505-B Thur 7111-8/22 8:30-10 pm ·Save over 17% by signing up for both the Beginning and Intermediate classes! $67 per person (resident) and $72 per person (non-resident) Register 112 hour early at the first class Individuals: on a first come basis. Couples: Register 1/4 hour early at the first class, or preregister at the Community/Swim Center. 24 Summer Herculean �Classes Adult Activities Mastering Your PC & MS Windows This comprehensive seminar approaches technology from a layperson's standpoint. The information is presented in a lively and interactive atmosphere. This course will teach you all you need to know to get started with your personal computer. The goal is to help you work interactively on the DOS and WINDOWS desktop with comfort and ease. You will learn the in's and out's ofPC'ing! Location: Instructor: Fee: Senior Center, III Civic Drive Anthony.Johnson $29 res/$33 non-res Oil Painting Have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors. Students will also learn about lights, shadows, and·composition perspective. This course allows students to learn on an individual basis at their own pace, while developing talents that they have been wishing to accomplish for years. There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply information will be provided when registering. Location: Instructor: Fee: Village Room, Community/Swim Center Maria S.c. Davi $27 res/$30 non res 21516-A Tues 6/4-7/23 1-3 pm Students are required to purchase a textbook. Information will be distributed the first day of class. 21502-A 21502-B Sat Sat 7/6-7127 8/3-917* 9-10:30 am 9-10:30 am 'No class August 17 and 31 Hercules Public Stargazing Looking for something different for an evening out? Want something fun, educational, and free to do in the evening with the children? Under clear night skies' right here in Hercules, see exciting. brilliant views of the m09n, planets, beautiful star clusters, galaxies, the Milky Way, and other wonders through telescopes and binoculars, and learn about what you see. Come to our public stargazing program conducted by experienced amateur astronomers for the benefit and enjoyment of skywatchers of all ages. If you are a teacher, bring your class; if a parent, bring your children. If you are an amateur astronomer, novice or expert, bring your own binoculars and telescopes and share your knowledge and enthusiasm. Please, no smoking or alcohol, and no flashlights without a red filter. Dress warm. For more information, call (510) 526-5974. On scheduled evenings, call (510) 799-8237 after 7:30 p.m. Location: Instructor: Foxboro Neighborhood Park David Harris & Marc Duncan Fee: Dates: No Charge Time: Sat 6/15,6/22,7/13,7/20,8/17,917,9/14 Investment Basics This course will introduce you to basic information about stocks, mutual bonds, mutual funds, and other common securities. The course will include such topics as tax free investing, alternatives to low yield CD's, mutual funds, retirement planning, and how to read the financial pages. No previous experience necessary. Location: Instructor: Fee: Press Room, Community/Swim Center Dr. Richard Speed, Ph.D. $12 res/$15 non-res 11511-C 21511-A Thur Tues 6/6-6/277-8:30 pm 7/2-7/237-8:30 pm At dusk '" Weather permitting! Partly cloudy OK! 25 Summer Herculean �Classes Adult Activities Basic First Aid Training Medic First Aid is a basic eight hour training course in emergency care. CPR and other important emergency care skills are combined in the course, which allows the student to function with one consistent set of priorities in a medical emergency. The training is accomplished in seven modules of instruction, and students will receive a completion wallet card & certifipate of completion. Please bring a bag lunch. Location: Instructor: Fee: 21517-A 21517-B Press Room, Community/Swim Ctr. Delucchi's First Aid Training Certified Instructors $45 res/$50 non-res, plus a $5.00 materials fee for certification packet and handbook Sat Sat 6115 8117 8:30 am-5 pm 8:30 am -5 pm Making Peace of Mind Work for You Stay calm in the eye of the storm and make peace of mind work for you by changing the disruptive thought patterns of: "Awfulizing", "Personalization", "Mental Filtering", "Mind Reading", and those ever present distressing "Shoulds". Psych yourself up instead of putting yourself down by developing cairn, clear, creative thinking! Location: Instructor: Fee: Village Room, Community/Swim Center Doug Falk, M.S.W $20 re8/$23 non-res 21506-A 21506-B 21506-C 31506-A Thur Thur Thur Thur 6/27 7/25 8/22 9119 6-9 pm 6-9 pm 6-9 pm 6-9 pm FIRST AID Photos in a Shoebox Don't let your baby's first smile, first steps, and first birthday end up in shoe boxes already bulging with neglected memories -- or· worse, in albums which chemically destroy the Images they were meant to protect. If you are frustrated with the condition of your family photos, feel you lack the time and creativity to make a family album, or your simply want to create a permanent keepsake, this class is for you. With hands on assistance you will learn how to quickly and easily tum those boxes of photos and memorabilia into keepsake, photosafe albums. Great for all ages or for children ages 12 and up accompanied by parent. Location: Instructor: Fee: Village Room, Community/Swim Center Lanette Pogue $16 res/$19 non-res 21503-A 21503-B 21503-C 31503-A Thur Mon Mon Thur 26 6/20 7/22 8119 9/26 Summer Herculean 6:30-9 pm 6:30-9 pm 6:30-9 pm 6:30-9 pm ~ rcUleS hiropJ"tlctlc enrer 799-0900 Dr. Denise I. Walther Dr. Kalani S. Walther .Gentle and effective spinal care .,' Naturally Creekside Shopping Center 1581 Sycamore Avenue, Suite 4 Hercules, California 94547 �Classes Adult Activities Parenting Can Be Fun! The Parks and Recreation Department is continuing in its second year providing assistance to parents and guardians in opening communication with their children and learning family problem solving skills, and options for families in conflict. The Hercules Educational Living Program (HELP) is a collaborative effort between the Richmond Adult School Division of the West Contra Costa Unified School District and the City of Hercules. The goals of this program is to provide a variety of workshops and activities which will aid families in resolving today's parenting issues. Each session is designed to assist parents and guardians in improving their parenting skills, as well as socializing and networking with other concerned parents in the community. The learning environment is supportive and trusting, and also very informative! Both agencies have dedicated staff to continue planning various programs for the communitis growth and learning! If you have any ideas for program topics, please contact the Recreation Supervisor at the Community/Swim Center registration office at 799-8291. We would really appreciate your ideas! Breast Cancer Awareness Workshop Did you know that breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in California and that Contra Costa has the second highest rate of breast cancer in the State? The causes are not known, and al1 women are at risk. However, with early detection women can recover from breast cancer if it is found at an early stage! Unfortnnately, 19,825 women in California will get breast cancer this year and 7,000 will die from it. Please come and learn what you can do to protect yourself! Please mark your calendar for Monday, June 17 at 10:30 am. at the Hercules Senior Center. This important and informative workshop is being sponsored for you free of charge by Brookside Hospital and the Soroptomists of EI Pinabolo. Facilitator is Michelle Itagaki who will lead the discussion and teach you how to do a self breast examination. Bring your questions. A breast cancer survivor will share her experience with you! If you do not have access to a mammogram, there are resources available and Michelle will share that information with you. This workshop is made possible by a grant from the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. See you there. Effective Parenting Techniques The challenge of parenting pre-schoolers and early elementary school age children can sometimes be a frustrating experience. What do you do with the endless fighting and tantrums? How do you keep from raising your voice to get your child's attention? In this four-session course, you will learn how to deal with the inevitable conflicts that arise between family members. Specific skills in listening to children and commnnicating clearly and effectively to them will be addressed. We will also look at ways to solve problems in a calm, respectful manner. Location: Instructor: Fee: Senior Center, I II Civic Drive Sheila Chann, M.A. $20 res and non-res 21518-B Wed 7/3-7/247:15-9:15 pm Creative Approaches to Personal Growth Do you sometimes feel that your life lacks direction or that you could use more guidance? Would you like to feel more connected to your authentic self? There are systems of knowledge that can provide support, focus and inspiration in your life. Let's explore various models of personal development from ancient sources ofwisdoffi. Learn about your strengths, areas of challenge and ways to express your true self. Location: Instructor: Fee: Historic Clubhouse Sheila Chann, M.A. $12 res/non-res 21518-A Tues 7/2-7/23 7-8:30 pm 27 Summer Herculean �Classes Youth Activities Romper Gym Balletfor the Young Dancer Come explore with your child as they learn and grow. Romper gym is designed especially for the two to four year old who wants to explore but requires parental assistance and encouragement. Matthew Silveria brings over 12 years of motivating and training experience to assist the parent in instructing their children to balance, control movement and grow in this upbeat This class is an introduction to the fundamental ballet movements which stimulate grace and muscular development. Your child will learn fun dances to classical music and songs children love. If you require more information, you can call the instructor at 525-4619. Clothing: Leotards, tights, and ballet slippers experience. Location: Instructor: Fee: Village Room, Community/Swim Center Matthew Silveria $32 res/$35 non-res 21526-A 21526-B 31526-A Sat Sat Sat 611-7/6 * 7/27-8/24 9/21-10/19 9-9:45 am 9-9:45 am 9-9:45 am Location: Instructor: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Rosalyn Jordan Ages: 3 112 to 5 years 21530-C Th Fee: *No class June 29 Ages: 5 years old and up 21530-M Th Enjoy the fun while developing body awareness. This class is designed for children ages 4 through 6 and leads students to learn stretches, rolls, balance and cartwheels in a playful and Fee: Location: Instructor: Fee: Village Room, Community/Swim Center, Matthew Silveria $32 res/$35 non-res 21522-A 21522-B 31522-A Sat Sat Sat 6/1-7/6* 7127-8/24 9/21-10/19 10-10:45 am 10-10:45 am 10-10:45 am *No class June 29 Pre-Gymnastics This fun-filled class is des igned for children 7 and older, and for advanced tumbling students, who are preparing for a more advanced gymnastics experience. Emphasis will be on balance, coordination, flexibility and strength. Location: Instructor: Fee: Village Room, Community/Swim Center Matthew Silveria $32 res/$35 non-res 21523-A 21523-B 31523-A Sat Sat Sat 6/1-7/6 7/27-8/24 9/21-10-19 *No class June 29 28 Summer Herculean 11-11:45 am 11-11:45 am 11-11:45 am 4-4:30 pm $30 res/$33 non-res $25 res/$28 non-res for additional family members or if you enroll in two classes taught by R. Jordan within the same session period. Tiny Tumblers safe environment. 6/20-7/25* 6/20-7/25* 4:30-5:15 pm $35 resl$38 non res $30 res/$33 non-res for additional family members or if you enroll in two classes taught by R. Jordan within the same session period. *No class 4th of July Tap for Boys and Girls High energy and lots of fun! Routines and great rhythmic patterns for dancing feet will be taught. Besides developing coordination and grace, this class stimulates concentration which can be important in learning academic subjects. Clothing: Tap shoes and comfortable clothing Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Rosalyn Jordan $30 res/$33 non-res $25 res/$28 non-res for additional family members or if you enroll in two classes taught by R. Jordan within the same session period Ages: 5 years old and up 21531-C Thur *No class 4th of July 6/20-7/25* 5:15-5:45 pm �Classes Martial Arts ,.I Youth Oil Painting Karate Youth, ages 7-17 years, will have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors. Your child will also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. this course allows students to learn on an individual basis at their own pace, while making new friends and developing new talents. In today' s world, families are concerned about issues of violence, gangs, weapons, and child molestation/abduction. This class is designed to provide participants with proven methods of increasing one's alertness and awareness, as well as, providing a solid philosophy in self defense, self discipline, and self confidence. The class is on-going and students may enroll at any time. For more information on specific styles or levels, call the instructor at (707) 425-1847. Location: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Instructor: Maria S.c. Davi Fee: $27 resl$30 non-res 21521-A 21521-B Tues Fri 6/4-7/23 6/7-812* Locations: 3:30-5 pm 3:30-5 pm No class July 5* Instructor: Fees: Wed Classes at Community/Swim Center Thur Classes at Historic Clubhouse Fri Classes at Community/Swim Center Joe Garcia $35 res/$38 non·res Monthly ree $20 res/$22 non-res - additional family members There is an additional fee for s~pplies. Supply information will be provided at time of registration. 5 I 529·L 51529·A 51529·B 51529·C Judo All White Belts - Beginners & children under 10 Wed 4:30·5:30 pm Judo is a martial art that concentrates primarily on throwing and grappling techniques. The striking and self-defense techniques are practiced only in Kata form. Judo has been an Olympic event since 1964, and is the only martial art to become an official Olympic sport. The instructor will take registration for all classes at any time during the sessions. If you wish to speak to the instructor prior to enrollment, you may call 799-9906, or you may visit the class. All Yellow Belts· Children under 10 yrs, 9 KY Wed 5:30·6:30 pm Location: lnstructor: Fees: Ohlone Community Center Wayne Cunningham $35 res/S38 non-res Based on a monthly rate $17 resl$ 19 non-res additional family June July August September All GreeD Belts · Children under 10 yrs Wed 6:30·7:30 pm All Yellow Belts· Adults Thur 5·6 pm All Green Belts and Beginner White Belts - Adults Thur 6·7 pm All Purple Belts and Brown Belts· Children & Adults Thur '. 7·8 pm members I il i 51519-L 51519-A 51519-B 51519-C Jun July August September All Belts - students must have fighting gear to attend this class. No exceptions Fri 5:30-6:30 pm • There is an additional fee of $28.50, for the complete uniform. All orders and payments for the uniform are taken by the instructor. Junior Class - Ages 7 to 11 MonlWed Continuing 6:30-7:30 pm Senior Class - Ages 12 and up MonIWed Continuing 6:30-8:30 pm 29 Summer Herculean �Senior Services Come Visit Your Senior Center! Hercules Senior Center 799 - 8219 111 Civic Drive Friends, Food, Fun and Companionship is what the Hercules Senior program is all about. Join us for a day of activities or just come and relax for awhile. Our program provides a . variety of social and recreational activities in a friendly atmosphere where the emphasis is on hospitality. You will be warmly welcomed by our volunteer staff when you stop in to visit our center. Here you will find a variety of social and recreational services for all seniors. The Hercules Senior program and support services are available to adults 60 and over. Our activities and programs welcome participation by adults of all ages on a space available basis. These services include classes, day trips, nutrition services, health screening services, multi-cultural enrichment, and much, much more! We strive to ensure a physically and emotionally comfortable environment for all, as well as encouraging socialization with peers. Special Services Free Blood Pressure Screening 2nd Wed of the month Ila.m. courtesy of the RodeolHercules Fire District Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (H1CAP) Free help with: Medicare, Medicap, Billings/Claims, Nursing Home Insurance, Legal Services 1st Mon9-10:30 am By Appointment Only! Legal, Health, Personal, Immigration & Job Referrals Notary Public Free Service - Call for Referral - By appointmellt only Classes Ceramics Monday 9:30-11 :30 am $1 Brushes, glazes, and paint provided; greenware and firing are extra. Please drop in and say hello to our staff and volunteers Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Our center will provide you with updated information on current and upcoming activities and events. On-Going Activities Golden Days Hot Lunch Program provides a full meal for Seniors at a very reasonable cost. Donation is suggested at $1.50-1.75. You must reserve at least one day in advance no later than 12 noon. Call us for more information or a monthly Miscellaneous Crafts Wed/Fri \0:00 a.m.- l:OO pm Free Nutrition 10:00-ll:00am 2nd Thur Instructor: Tracy Baker, Doctors Hospital Free Tai Chi Tues Instructor: Bryan Umeki 9:30-11:00 a.m. menu. Mon-Wed-Fri 11:30 a.m. Participant must be age 60 or older. Sign up one day prior. Cost: $1.50-$1.75 Pot Luck Lunch 2nd Thor of month 12 Noon Hercules Healthy Hikers 9:00-10:00 am Mon and Thor This walking group meets at Refugio Valley Park. Bingo Mon-Wed-Thor-Fri 12:30-2:00 pm Free Breast Cancer Awareness Seminar Monday June 17 10:30 a.m. See page 29 for more details 30 Summer Herculean Free Coffee is always ready for you/ So drop on by/ �Senior Services ljYou Don't See Your Favorite Class, Let Us Know Tai Chi • Seasonal Crafts Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese exercise designed to Join us on Wednesday and Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. for a promote flexibility, strength, balance and coordination. It also rew get-togethers and share your talents with us .... or fmd out emphasizes stretching and slow graceful movements and is what hidden craft talents you have! Our projects change with especially good for reducing tension in the body. The form of the seasons and holidays, so we may be creating greeting Tai Chi being taught by instructor Bryan Umeki is called cards one week and spring flowers the next. There is no fee, Kwang Ping Yang Style, which is at least 3,000 years old, and but we ask that you share your ideas and maybe surplus is rarely taught outside of China. This class is also beneficial supplies. as a tool for meditation purposes. 10:00-11 :30 a.m. Free WedlFri This class is on-going and students may join at any time during the season! Tues On-going 9:30-11 a.m. Free Exploration in Art for Seniors This class introduces Seniors to a variety of art media including ink, charcoal, water based paint, colored pencils and more! (Sorry - no oil paints) Instructor Diane Rusnak, Bay Area artist and teacher for 30 years, emphasizes personal creative expression as well as teaching good composition and artistic techniques. Students may sign up with the instructor. There is no fee for instruction, but students must furnish their own supplies. This class is on-going and students may enroll at any time. Tues 8/27-11126 10 a.m.-I p.m. Free Healthy Nutrition There's no need for nutritious food to be boring!!! Join Registered Dietician Tracy Taylor-Baker for discussions, food tasting, grocery store tours, recipe sharing and more on the second Thursday of each month . This class will help you learn to evaluate and maintain or improve your own eating habits and health. It seems everywhere you look there is new and changing information on nutrition and health. If you want help sorting out fact from fiction, bring your questions to the experts. Doctors Hospital's popular nutrition program has been offered here at the Center since 1989. How about joining the Healthy Hikers in Refugio Valley Park at 9:00 am. and then staying for this interesting and enjoyable class! 2nd Thur of each month 10 am Free Volunteers Needed Looking for a Few Good Volunteers to teach seniors how to use a personal computer. The goals is to assist seniors to learn baskic skills on Windows 95 and associated applications. If . you would like to assist, call Kathy Gagnon at 799-8219. Attention All Crafts People Do you have a special skill or a craft to share with us? Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. we get together for needle craft and on Friday we do seasonal craft projects. Come and join our group. There are no rees but we exchange ideas and craft supplies. Call us at 799-8219 with your ideas or questions! 31 Summer Herculean �Youth Services Children's Services Child Care Tiny Tots The Parks & Recreation Department offers a Before!After School Child Care Program for children in grades K-6. The Child Care Program is designed to enhance the child's school experience thro,u gh socialization and recreation activities. The program operates during the school year from 6:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. . The Tiny Tots program is a pre-school experience for children 2 yrs. 9 mos. to 5 yrs. of age. The Tiny Tots Preschool consists of two different types of program options to serve the children based upon their age. The program is designed to assist your child in developing self-confidence and selfesteem, along with a sense of responsibility and independence. The activities will cover the social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and creative aspects of your child' s development. Registration is also open to non-residents and is accepted on a first come, first served basis. The daily schedule is structured to offer a variety of activities including crafts, games, sports, cultural appreciation, and life skills. Within the daily schedule there is also a short time allotted for homework. The Child Care Program is offered in the City's Child Care Buildings at Ohlone School, Hercules School (Lupine Site) and at Hanna School. For more informa- . tion, please contact the Program Coordinators at each location. Register at the Community Swim!Center, 200 I Refugio Valley Road. For information call: (see below). 2480 Refugio Valley Road Hanna Ranch Child Care Ctr. License No. 070215103 245-4803 Lupine Child Care Ctr. 190? Lupine 799-8259 License No. 070209101 Ohlone Child Care Ctr. 1616 Pheasant 799-8224 License No. 070210873 Tiny Tots 1996-97 registration begins June 3, 1996 Tiny Tots programs are offered at the following locations: Lupine Child Care Center 1905 Lupine Ohlane Child Care Center 1616 Pheasant 1025 Canterbury Drive Foxboro Community Center The "Little Learner" program is designed to introduce children to the preschool experience. The emphasis of this class is leaming how to work with others in a variety of social situations. Numbers, colors, shapes, and letters are introduced and special attention is paid to both large and small motor development. Registration for Lupine and Hanna Ranch Fall Child Care begins June 3, 1996. Tffh 9-12 noon $82 resi$86 non-resIMonthly The Little Learner program is held on Tffh at Lupine Child Care only. Registration for Ohlone Child Care 1996-97 School Year is on-going - The first day of Child Care and School is July 81996 The "Pre-Kindergarten" program is designed for 4-year-olds who will start kindergarten the following school year. This program is designed to prepare children for kindergarten, and not to accelerate them beyond the basic requirements set by the school district. All registrations are at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. M/WIF 9-12 noon $120 resi$126 non-reslMonthly For more information, please contact the Tiny Tots Program Coordinator at 799-8259 or 799-8235. Space is limited. Child Care Program Fees The following fees are effective for the 96-97 school year beginning September, 1996 at Hercules School and Hanna Ranch School and July, 1996 at Ohlone School. These fees are monthly. Fees do not include bolidays and scheduled inservice (non-student) days. Three-Day OptioniMontbly Five-Day OptioniMonthly Grade 4-6 Grade 4-6 Kinder Grade 1-3 Kinder Grade 1-3 A.M. Care A.M. Care $ 55 $ 55 $ 92 $ 55 $ 92 $92 School Dismissal to 5 p.m. School Dismissal to 5 p.m. $ 70 $135 $ 85 $224 $140 $120 School Dismissal to 6:30 p.m. School Dismissal to 6:30 p.m. $130 $192 $133 $320 $223 $218 32 Summer Herculean �Youth Services Day Camps "Experience the Adventure" Summer Day Camp Themes Grades 4-5-6 Ohlone Child Care Site June 17 to July 3 "Wild Encounters" June 17 June 19 June 21 June 26 July 3 First day of Camp Wild Life Associates "Predators and Prey" McDonalds Lunch - Camp's Treat Marine World Africa USA Field Trip Round Table Lunch - Camp's Treat July 8 to July 26 "The Olympic Spirit" July 10 Great America Field Trip July 16 Oakland A's'Game Field Trip Spirit Day - Wear your favorite sports jersey July 19 July 24 McDonalds Lunch - Camp's Treat July 26 Olympic Day Every Tuesday and Thursday are Swimming Days at the Hercules Community/Swim Center for children of both camps. WestCAT picks us up and brings us back to the site. Children at both camps need to bring their bathing suits, towels, and sunscreen on these days. Every Wednesday at the Lupine Site and every Friday at the Ohlone Site Recreation Specialist Jeanne Krall comes to visit the camps to lead camp children in Physical Education activities! Come join the fun! For more information on the Summer Day Camps call Ambra Bonham, Ohlone Child Care Site at 799-8224 for grades 4-56 or Marsha Reynolds, Lupine Child Care Site for grades K-I2-3 at 799-8259. Summer Day Camp Program Fees July 29 - August 23 "Happy Trails .. Until We Meet Again" Summer Day 'Camp programs are available for children July 31 Lake Temescal Field Trip , entering grades K-3 and 4-6. All fees are charged on a weekly Santa Cruz Boardwalk Field Trip Aug. 7 basis. Waterworld USA Field Trip Aug. 14 Aug. 21 Round Table Lunch - Camp's Treat Core Program 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 5-day Res/$95 Non-Res/$105 Mondays are Tennis Days at the Hercules Tennis Courts for 3-day Res/$57 Non-Res/$63 the Ohlone Day Camp children - so don't forget your tennis racket! Summer Day Camp Themes for Kindergarten to Grade 3 - Lupine Child Care Site June 17-21 June 24-28 July 1-3 July 8-12 July 15-19 July 22-26 July 29-Aug 2 Aug. 5-9 Aug. 12-16 Aug. 19-23 Aloha! Hawaiian Days - Let' s allieam the Hula! The Land of Make Believe - Dramatic Play & fairy Tales Happy Birthday America! Come Celebrate the Birth of America Hot Fun in the Summer - Let's have a picnic Under the Big Top - Clowns and Face Painting Howdy! Pardner's - Fun in the Old West Magic Madness! What will the magician pull out of his hat? Camp Kids Can Cook - A different cooking project daily . Predators & Preys - Wildlife Associates will bring some furry friends Wacky Fun Olympics - Come win a Gold Medal at our unusual but Fun Olympics! Extended Care Program 6:30 am-6:30 p.m. 5-day Res/$115 Non-Res/$125 3-day Res/$ 69 Non-Rest$ 75 Reservation Deposit $1 O/per week (Non-refundable, non-transferable. Deposit will be credited to weekly program fees.) Late Payment Fee $5 Late Pick-Up Fee $l.OO/minute per child Late Registration Fee $15/week - Charged for any registration received after 5:00 p.m. on Friday of the preceding week. Registration Incentive Discount - No charge for ninth week of Summer Day Camp with registration received and paid in advance for any 8 weeks of Summer Day Camp. Incentive discount applied to registration on the same basis as paid registration only; e.g. registration for 8 weeks of 3-day/week core program qualifies for ninth week at 3/day week core program rate 10% discount 00 total program fees for families with two (2) or more children enrolled in the same program. 33 Summer Herculean �Teen Activity Program Safe, Fun Activities for Teens Summer 1996 Teen Day Camp Winner of the "1995" California Parks And Recreation Society Special Interest Program Award The Hercules Teen Center was honored to accept the 1995 Special Interest Program Award from the California Parks & Recreation Society. This innovative program is bappy to offer a wide variety of programs to our youth ages 13 through 18. Congratulations! Summer Activities include: • • • • • • Trips • Ping Pong Bumper Pool • Basketball Foosball· Table Hockey Softball • Chess Table Games • Swimming Volleyball • Flag Football • Guest Speakers • Jet Hockey * Tournaments * Movies Fees Schedule: Option 1 $ 210 Res. $ 300 Non-Res Use of the Teen Activity Center Man - Fri: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 Use of the Gym during Teen Program Hours Use of the Pool during Teen Program Hours Three Field Trips: Great America, Santa Cruz Board Walk, California State Fair/Waterworld, and a choice of (2) Local Trips: A's Game, Marine World or Pier 39 San Francisco Option-2 Drop-In, Teen Center, Gym, Pool $4 Res/ $5 Non-Res Per Day Option-2 does not include any trips Option-3 New A.M. Open Gym Drop-In: $25 (For full 10 week program) Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Option-3 does not include any daily drop· in to Teen Center or Swim Center L to R: Connie Jackson, Parks & Recreation Director, partici. pants in Teen Program David Campbell, Lynn lncamati, Loni lncamati and A lexander Hall, Recreation Supervisor The New Teen Center Summer Program will operate Monday June 17 to Friday, August 23, 1996 Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Community/Swim Center located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road in the Dynamite and Press Rooms. The Teen Center will provide Recreational opportunities to youth, ages 13·18 (entering 7th to 12th grade). First time participants must provide a copy of Birth Certificate to register for this program. Youth born prior to June 19, 1978 will not be enrolled. I New Soaps and a Social Hour bas been added to this year's program. One room will be set aside just for Table Garnes, Videos, Guest Speakers and Movies. A Special Sports Week has been added with more local excursions. The Teen Activity Rooms are restricted to Teens Only! No adults participation; however, Parents and Guardians are welcome to drop-in and observe. We welcome your comments and suggestions. The rooms will be open to all youth who have paid the required fees. Registration is now being accepted at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. 34 Summer Herculean Teens playing pool at the Teen Center �Teen Activities & Services Keep Your Teen Busy this Summer! Teen Day Camp Information Sheet Gymnasium: The gym will be reserved for Teens Only! Each Monday and Wednesday, II :00 a.m. 1:00 p.m We will provide free play in Co-ed Volleyball and Basketball with paid Teen Program registration. Swimming: We will provide swimming with paid registration on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for Teens, 2:30-4:00 p.m. Guest Speakers: The Parks and Recreation Department has planned a 10-week guest speaker series. All sessions will be held on Fridays II :00 a.m. to 11:45 a .. m. Topics will include: Gangs, Educational Resources, Job Readiness, Diffusing Anger, Positive Options To Violence, Communicating Your Feelings, How to Protect Yourself - CCC Vector Control Board, Working Through Conflicts. Field Trips: The City of Hercules' Teen Activity Center Program will be going on a variety of field trips. The trips we have planned are outside of the City of Hercules, and will require parent! guardian permission. We. will be traveling to Great America, Santa Cruz Beach Board Walk, and the Sacramento State Fair! Waterworld. We have added three new local trips. Each teen who pays for the full Day Camp will have two choices of three local trips; Marine World, Oakland A' s game, and Pier 39 in San Francisco. Location Great America Marine World Santa Cruz Beach Oakland A's Pier-39 S.F. State FairlWaterworld Date June 27 July 18 July 25 August I August 15 August 22 Time lOam-II pm 9 am- 4:30 pm 10 am-ll pm 9 am-4 :30 pm I pm-9 pm II am-I 1:30 pm The City will provide charter buses with air conditioning and rest rooms for all extended trips to Great America, Santa Cruz and Sacramento. WESTCAT and Bart will be used for all local trips to Vallejo, Oakland, and San Francisco. Parents! guardian should arrive approximately 30 minutes prior to the return time to pick up youth at the Community!Swim Center. 35 Summer Herculean �Teen Activities & Services Come Join Us & Meet New Friends! •••••••••••••••••• • • • • • •••••••• Parks and Recreation Department Teen Club •• Coming Fall Teen Events . Back to School Dance: Friday. September 13 Time: 8-11 p.m. Fee: $5 The Parks & Recreation Department will hold it's Annual Ieen Club Membership Drive September I-October 1, 1996. Membership is for one year. Annual Membership fees are $20. Election of Officers will be held Wednesday, November 6, 1996. Teen Club Members assist the Parks and Recreation Department with developing recommendations for programs and services to better respond to the needs and interest of youth. The Teen Club wi!1 assist the staff with fund raising, concession stand and special events. Pre-Christmas Dance: Friday December 20 Time: 8-11 p.m. Fee: $5 Teen Center Fall & Winter Schedule The Teen Club will meet on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Community/Swim Center,2001 Refugio Valley Road. All meetings are open to interested persons. Meetings will not exceed one hour. The Teen Club Members are registered volunteers with the City of Hercules. In exchange for volunteer service, members receive free use of the Teen Activity Center and free admission to all Teen Special Events including: Dances, Workshops, Guest Speakers and Local Excursions. All interested youth ages 14-18 should stop by the Community/Swim Center and complete a Teen Club and City Volunteer Application. All youth under 18 must have parenti guardian permission. Youth ages 12-13 entering 7th grade may participate in the program planning meetings but will not vote or hold office in the Teen club. All Teen Club Officers must be at least 14 years old. Please call 799-8291 for additional infonnation. The Teen Club Officers consist ofthe following: * President * Vice President • Assistant Secretary • Secretary * Treasurer The purpose of the Teen Club is to provide a Business Development Enterprise opportunity for youth and produce additional revenue to fund special teen activities and purchase additional program supplies and equipment. For registration and additional information, phone 799-8233 or 799-8291. I. The Teen Activity Center will be open on Tuesday and Thursday from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Drop-In Fee; $1.25IRes. $1.501N0n-Res. Look for more information in the Fall Issue ofthe Herculean!! •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Young Olympians Self-Defense & Safety Awareness for Youth Ages 5-15 This program is designed for self-defense purposes only! Our program enhances self-esteem. confidence and self-discipline. Students are placed according to age and ability. Emphasis is on learning physical and verbal skills for self-defense against bullies and adults. Course content includes: Break-aways, and techniques for close contact (being grabbed, etc.) communication skills and confident posture. Weekly safety awareness information addresses the lures strangers use on children and teens. Each successive 10-12 week session provides reinforcement of previously learned techniques in additiol) to new and more advanced instruction. For information call (510) 7343413. Location: Senior Center Instructors: Fees: $2iregistration (one time) & $4/Iesson. Young Olympians Staff Additional family members pay $3 per lesson. You may pay weekly or receive a $4 discount if paid in full. Mon Weekly 5:15, 6:00, 6:45, 7:30 p.m. Registration and payment at first class meeting. * No class Monday, September 2 36 Summer Herculean �Teen & Youth Sports Elementary Flag Football Youths 10 to 12 years of.age interested in having fun and developing their fundamental football skills can join in the inaugural season of the Parks and Recreation flag football program. Passing, ball handling, blocking, and team play will be stressed in this league. Participants must bring a copy of their birth certificates at the time of registration. Boys or girls born between November 30, 1984 and August 5, 1986 are eligible. Registration will be limited to the first 40 participants. There will be an informational meeting to discuss rules and regulations on Monday, July 22, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community/Swim Center. Practice sessions will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays, with games played on Saturday Summer Youth Tennis Clinic Ages tto 14 An intensive week of lessons will be offered for boys and girls, ages 7 to 14. Instruction in all basic strokes will be emphasized along with low-pressure singles and doubles competition. Instruction will be given by outstanding local teaching pro, Amado Lozano. Location: Fee: 21706-A Foxboro Tennis Courts 1025 Canterbury $50 res/$55 non-res Mon-Fri 8/5-8/9 9-11 am Registration must be received at least one week in advance of start date. No registration will be accepted less than one week in advance. mornings. Location Fee: Refugio Valley Park Sycamore Ave and Refugio Valley Road Road $60 res/$65 non-res 31709-A MonlWed 31709-B Tues/Thur 8/5-10/5 8/6-10/5 4-5:15 pm 4-5:15 pm Priority registration for Hercules residents only: June I to June 30 Open registration for all other from: July I until filled with 40 players. Note: Open gym programs are not available during league programs. Conflicts with league play will be announced by the staff. Discount passes available for residents. Refer to the Open Gym Pass section. Youth Basketball Camp Fundamentals and fun summer-time competition will be the name of the game as Diablo Valley College head coach Steve Coccimiglio once again directs his popular day basketball camp for boys and girls. Coach Coccimiglio is recognized as one of the top coaches to come out of Contra Costa County and he has proved it at every level. After playing at both Clayton Valley High and the University ofHawaii-Hilo, Steve guided DeLa Salle High to a 101-41 overall record that included a number five ranking in the state one season. He joined the staff at Saint Mary's College in time to be a part of the Gaels' 1990 NCAA tournament trip. His 1993 DVC team reached the Elite Eight ofthe State Community College tournament! Last year was once again another successful season for Diablo Valley College under Steve' s guidance. His summer day camp in Hercules has become a highlight of the Parks and Recreation Department's summer program! The camp program is for youth players grades 4 through 8 and is limited to the first 36 participants who sign-up. Participants should bring a sack lunch or money for the snack bar. Beverages will be provided. Location: Fee: Community/Swim Center $60 res/$65 non-res 21709-A Mon-Fri 8112-8116 I J-3pm Priority registration for Hercules residents only: June I to June 30 - Open registration for all others: July I until filled with 40 players 37 Summer Herculean �Teen & Youth Sports Girls Basketball Ages 12 to 16 Pee Wee Basketball The Girls Elementary Basketball Program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills in addition to assisting in the development of eye-hand and running coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fee includes a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, league games and referees and awards at the conclusion of the season. The Pee Wee basketball program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball with ao emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants todribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills in addition to assisting in the development of eye-hand and running coordination. More experienced players should improve in each ofthese skills. League fee includes a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, league games and referees and awards at the conclusion of the season. The league is open to girls ages 12 to 16 years old with beginner to advanced ski ll levels. Participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate at the time of registration. Birthdays of players must fall between December 20, 1980 and September 30, 1984. Maximum enrollment is 40. There will be an information meeting to discuss rules and regulations on Monday, September 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Room at the Community/Swim Center. The league js open to boys and girls ages 7 to 9 years old with beginner to advanced skill levels. Participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate at the time of registration. Birthdays of players must fall between December 17, 1987 and October I, 1989. The league will have priority registration for Hercules residents only and then open registration. Maximum enrollment is 40. There wi ll be an informational meeting to discuss rules and regulations on Monday, September 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Room at the Community/Swim Center. The league will have priority registration for Hercules residents only and then open registration. Maximum enrollment is 40. Practice sessions will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, either from 4 to 5: 15 p.m. or 5 to 6: 15 p.m. League games will be played on Friday at 4 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m. with each team normally playing once per week. Practice session will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays, either from 4 to 5:15 or 5 to 6: 15 p.m. League games will be played Saturdays at 11 :45 a.m. and I :00 p.m . with each team normally playing once per week. Location: Location: Fee: Community/Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road $60 res/$65 non-res 31706-A 31706-B TTh TTh 10/1-12/ 14 10/1-12/ 14 4-5:15 pm 5-6:15 pm Priority registration for Hercules residents only: June I to June 30 Open registration for all others: July I till filled with 40 players. 38 Summer Herculean Fee: Community/Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road $60 res/$65 non-res 31708-A 31708-B Mon/Wed MonlWed 9/30-12/ 14 9/30-12/ 14 4-5:15 pm 5-6:15 pm Priority registration for Hercules residents only: June 1 to June 30 Open registration for all others: July 1 until filled with 40 players �Teen & Y outhSports We Have Open Gyms! Open Gym Program/or Youth & Youth Table Tennis Adult This Table Tennis Program is just one of our efforts to provide Join aU your friends for an energetic evening of basketball or volleyball. Open play periods are ongoing for persons 16 and older. Players, beginner to advanced, are encouraged to drop in. Play. periods are for fun and designed to create a social, recreational environment where everyone feels comfortable participating and socializing! Location: Community/Swim Center Adult Open Gym Hours: Basketball MTTh Volleyball Wed 7:45-10 pm 7:45-10 pm Youth Open Gym Hours for Ages 9 to 17: Basketball MTh 1-3 pm Basketball Fri 1-3 pm $2.25 drop-in' $2.25 drop-in' $1.50 drop-in $1.50 drop-in alternative recreation opportunities for teens and others. This program·is designed to provide competitive table tennis action for all who want to improve their knowledge and skill of the game. Location: 51708A&B Ages: 13-Up Ages: 6-12 All Ages Sat Ohlone Comm. Center, 190 Turquoise Wed 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm Fri 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Fees for Teen Table Tennis Program Annual Membership Fee for Youth Ages 6-18: $ 10 res/$ 12 non-res Annual Membership Fee For Teens/Adults 19 -Up: $20 res/$22 non-res Drop,ln Pass: 20 Visits $20/Junior Pass- Ages 6-12 $25lTeen Pass - Ages 13-18 . The gym will be closed Thursday, July 4. Youth Open Gym will be closed the week of August 12-16 during Youth Basketball Camp. All Daily Drop-ln Passes and membership fees must be paid at the Community/Swim Center. Annual Membership Fees will be sold at a 50% discount July I to October 31, 1996. All Annual Memberships must be renewed by November 30 of Note: Open gym programs .are not available during league programs. Conflicts with league play will be announced by the each year. staff. Discount passes available for residents. Refer to the Open Gym Pass section. "July is Parks and Recreation Month" The City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department is joining the California Parks and Recreation Society and the National Parks and Recreation Association in celebrating July as Parks and Recreation Month. Tbe intent of this annual event is to increase the knowledge and awareness of the diverse recreational services and programs offered within our community and within the state. During the week of July 15-19, the Parks and Recreation Department will be offering one-time promotional discounts on various activities in order to encourage new participation in existing programs, as well as to promote general knowledge about City activities. Program areas to be included in the promotional are sports, aquatics, recreation classes, teen center, and day camp. In addition, the department will also be distributing discount admission coupons to Paramount's Great America, Marine World-Africa, USA, Universal Studios Hollywood, and Knott's Berry Farm through the Community/Swim Center Registration Office. Watch for more details and flyers in late June at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. 39 S~er lierculean �Photographs Miss Justine entertains with h u .. er I7aWaWl~n Hula! ',,1 'IV . 11,,~e"tertJ" tv\,11 40 Summer Herculean ith b<" J~r~"e Ie f~" I p~"ce. Seniors enjoy their Mother's Day . Luncheon with good food and entertainment! All wore beatiful Easter bonnets! �Sports & Fitness Come Join One O/Our Leagues! Adult Table Tennis Program Open Gym Passes Join the crowd for this exciting program where for a small monthly fee you Can play table tennis to your heart's content. The City has acquired top-quality Table Tennis Tables which are approved by the U.S. Table Tennis Association and the International Table Tennis Federation. The City of Hercules Community/Swim Center complex has open gym passes available for residents and non-residents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry, while the non-resident passes are for convenience only and are set at the regular drop-in rate. Open Gym Passes are valid throughout the year. Location: Ohlone Community Center 190 Turquoise Dr. Hercules, CA 51708A&B Wed Fri Sat 8:30 - 10:30 pm 8:00 - 10:00 pm 10 am - 4 pm Fees for Adults 19 & up: Annual Membership Fee: Age 19-up Prop-In Pass , Dynamite Pass Ten (10) visits A vid Athlete Twenty-five (25) visits Adult $20 res/$22.50 non-res Youth $12 res/$15 non-res Adult $50 res/$56.25 non-res Youth $25 res/$27.50 non-res $20 res/$22 non-res Identification will be requested for purchase of resident discount passes. $30 for 20 visits Adult Pass Drop-in rates: Adults: $2.25 Youth (J 5 & under) $ 1.50 for daytime use only Annual Membership Fees will be prorated after July I, 1996. All Daily Drop-In Passes must be purchased at the Community/Swim Center. Each participant must bring hisiher pass to Ohlone Community Center and show it to the volunteers on duty. Comfortable, Personalized Den tal Care • • • • • • • Dentures - Partials & Relines Permanent Teeth To Replace Dentures Cosmetic Dentistry Periodon tal Care - Gums Intravenous Sedation For Your Comfort State-of-the-Art Antiseptic Procedures Convenient Payment Plans HERCULES DENTAL CARE John B. Wayland, DDS Call Today! 799-3100 �Sports & Fitness Free Home Composting Workshops Back Flexibility & Strengthening Date & Location Workshops ~e held 9:30 a.m. - II :30 a.m. The purpose of this class is to teach an array of no-impact deep muscle therapy exercises. You williearh how to prevent (or rid yourself of) unnecessary back discomfort by flexing and strengthening your delicate back muscles. Excellent for overall toning! Great before or after workouts! This class is on-going and students may join at any time during the month or may pay on a drop-in basis. Please bring mat and wear loose clothing. Fees are monthly. June 15, 1996 Hercules Community Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road Location: July 13, 1996 El Cerrito Senior Center 6500 Stockton St. Senior Center Dr. Denise Walther, Hercules Chiropractic Center Fee: $15 res/$17 non-res Tues Continuing 6:30-7:30 pm 'Students may attend class on a drop-in basis at $5 per class. Instructor: Composting Hotline 215-3021 Sponsored by the West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority Wiggle E. Worm © 1993 Ecology Action Jazzercise The art of jazz dance combined with the science of exercise physiology. Each 60- to 65-minute class includes both easyto-follow, fun aerobic-dance routines and muscle-toning-and- stretching exercise; a warm-up precedes the aerobics, and cool-down and stretch follows the exercise. All to the beat of great music, from oldies to jazz to the newest popular tnnes! New stndents may register at class and join anytime. We suggest you bring a mat and water. Location: Instructors: Community/Swim Center, Main Room Linda Young & Valerie Conwright Mon-Thur Sat/Sun 6:30-7:30 pm' 9-10 am Drop-In: $ 6 4 Classes: $20 8 dasses: $28 12 Classes: $36 'Baby-sitting available these classes only. Fee: $1.00 per family. Fees: 42 Summer Herculean �Sports & Fitness Want To Improve Your Swing? Tennis Classes Individual Tennis Lessons!! Lessons at several levels will be offered by long-time local teaching pro Amado Lozano. The beginning level stresses instruction in the basic strokes: forehand , backhand, volley, overhead and the serve. At the intermediate level, stroke improvement is stressed and added emphasis is placed on instruction and drills related to ball direction, court coverage and keeping the ball in play. Advanced instruction will continue to stress the fundamentals, but with instruction and drills emphasizing skills needed in match play, placing shots, sustaining a rally and developing a consistent serve. Students will plaipoints and matches against one another, discuss conditioning and the potential for entering tournaments. The City' s Parks and Recreation Department is proud to announce the New Private Lessons schedule for 1996. Fees are to be paid at the Community/Swim Center. The beginning' level stresses instruction in the basic strokes: forehand, backhand, volley, overhead and the serve. At the intermediate level, stroke improvement is still stressed and added emphasis is placed on instruction and drills related to ball direction, court coverage and keeping the ball in play. J Locations: All classes are held at Refugio Valley Tennis Court Complex on the comer of Refugio Valley Road and Pheasant Drive. Fee: $40 res/$45 non-res Location: Fee Options: Beginner: 21710-A 21710-B 21710-C Refugio Valley Tennis Center $15 per 112 hour Private Lesson or $60 per 112 hour for four weeks $30 per I hour Private Lesson or $120 per I hour for four weeks Sat Sat Sat 6/29-7120 7127-8117 8124-9121' 3:30-4:30 3:30-4:30 3:30-4:30 Sat Sat Sat 6/29-7/20 7127-8117 8/24-9/21' 4:30-5:30 4:30-5:30 4:30-5:30 Beginner Ages 7 to 14 Intermediate: 21701-A 21701-8 21101-C Mon Mon Mon 6/24-7115 7/22-8112 8119-9116* 3-4 pm 3-4 pm 3-4 pm Beginner Ages 14 & up 2 1702-A 21702-8 21702-C 'No class on 9/2 6/24-7115 7/22-8112 8/19-9/16* 4-5 pm 4-5 pm 4-5 pm 6125-7116 7/23-8113 8120-9110 4:30-5:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm Tues . 6/25-7/16 7/23-8/13 Tues 8120-911 Q Tues 5:30-6:30 pm 5:30-6:30 pm 5:30-6:30 pm Mon Mon Mon & 9114 [ntermediate All Ages: 21703-A 21703-8 21703-C Tues Tues Tues Advanced All Ages 21704-A 21704-8 21704-C Deadline to register for classses is one week prior to start date. Register at the Community/Swim Cen· ter, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. 21710-D 21710-E 21710-F Students have the option of signing up for one private lesson at a time or, to reserve space, signing up for all four weeks. Deadline to register for classes is one week prior to start date. 'No class 9/2 & 9/14 . Pee Wee Tennis Ages 4 to 6 Pee Wee Tennis is a comprehensive program designed to introduce children 4 to 6 years old to the game of tennis in a fun and rewarding way. By tailoring the equipment and size of the playing court to the size, needs, and athletic ability of children, Mr. Pee Wee Tennis allows them to learn the sport quickly and to have fun! The basic concept is similar to that ofT-Bali, the pint size version of baseball. Every element of Mr. Pee Wee Tennis has been created specifically for small players, from the short court to the 21" rackets and foam tennis balls. Students may provide their own 21" racquet, or purchase one from the Parks & Recreation Department for $15.00. Location: Fee: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $30 resl$35 non-res 2170S-A 21705-8 21705-C Tues Tues Tues 6/25-7/ 16 7/23-8/13 8/20-9110 3:00-3:30 pm 3:00-3:30 pm 3:00-3:30 pm 43 Summer Herculean �Tennis Courts Tennis Facilities Available! Tournament Play: Tennis Court Rules and Regulations signs are posted at all City Tennis facilities including Refugio Valley Tennis Complex, Woodfield Park, and Foxboro Park. These tennis facilities are available to the public by rental permit or on a first-come first-serve basis. Recognized Community Organization $6/hour/court Private Organizations $12 per hour/court Commercial Use $15 per hour/court Hours & Fees Refugio Valley Tennis Complex: Refugio Valley Rd & Pheasant Drive Daily 7 am to 4 pm @ $4/hour/per court Daily 4 to 10 pm @ $5 .50/hour/per court Sat/SunIHoJidays @ $6/hour/per court Excepting Mondays & Tuesdays from 3 to 7 pm and Saturdays 3 to 5 pm for City Lessons Foxboro Tennis Courts: 1025 Canterbury Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Woodfield Tennis Courts: 1919 Lupine Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Tennis Court Reservations Tennis court reservations are available to Hercules residents only; there is a one-hour minimum on all tennis court facilities. Reservations are accepted at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Court Rules And Regulations: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Tennis shoes must be worn Courts are available on a first come, first serve basis or by reservation Drop-in play is limited to one hour and fifteen minutes Waiting players must be present to hold position for play Court reservations pre-empt non-reserved court play City sponsored programs have priority No food on tennis courts No bike riding, roller skating or skatehoarding on tennis courts 9. City sponsored lessons ONLY no public instruction. 10. Tennis Tournaments by permit ONLY! II . Tennis Court Rules And Regulations Will Be Enforced 12. No alcoholic beverages allowed at any parks or courts Call 799-8291 for further information. o 44 Summer Herculean �Aquatics Season 1996! Come Cool Offat the Hercules Swim Center! Public Swim The H ercules Swim Center is open to the public for playing, working out, diving, or lounging around Ihe poolside in a beautiful outdoor setting. The Hercules Aquatic staff are certified by Ihe American Red Cross and are fully trained in the supervision of aquatic activities and rescue situations. We ask that all participants of the public swim sessions be fully knowledgeable about our pool rules as listed below: - All entries to Ihe pool and deck areas must be paid admis- sions, including non-swimmers and chaperons. Days, Dates, & Times for Public Swim: . 2, Fee: Code: Sat/Sun Mon-Fri $1.25 Youth (12 years & under) $1,25 Non-Swimmers $2,25 Adults 20501 5/18-9/29 1:30-6:00 pm 6/13-8/30 1:30-4:30 pm - Children, 9 years and under, must be accompanied by an adult at least sixteen years or older. - There isa fifteen (15) minute rest period on all weekend public swim sessions from 3:45 to 4:00 p.m. All participants under the age of eighteen are required to exit the water area and remain on Ihe lawn or deck area. - Flotation devices such as inner tubes, water wings, air mattresses, etc are not permitted in the pool areas. - Full face masks, snorkels, and diving fms are notpennitted in Ihe pool areas. - Diving toys, water guns, etc are not permitted in the pool areas. - Picnicking is pernlitted around the deck/lawn areas, however, all items must be kept away from the poolside. No glass, breakable containers, or alcoholic beverages are permitted in the pool areas. - Public swim sessions are subject to early closure after the first hour of operation due to poor weaIher andlor if attendance drops below 25 participants. There are no refunds for canceled swim sessions. - Proper swim attire is required. No cut-offs andlor leotards. - Pool rules are posted on the deck areas surrounding Ihe pool areas and are necessary for the safety of all participants. Participants must obey posted rules and oral instructions from Aquatic Staff at all times. - It is requested that patrons be sensitive to the need of parents to change their young children of the opposite sex in the locker room area. ' Adult Lap Swimming Are you ready to begin a steady pool exercise program again? Why not come to the Hercules Swim Center to strengIhen, stretch, and tone all your muscles. You may wish to choose a vigorous tr~ining schedule, or just a leisurely swim. Lanes are divided for fast and slow swimmers. The pool will be open for lap swim during inclement weaIher unless dangerous conditions exist. Fee: Code: M-F M-F Sat!Sun $2,25 per entry 20502 6/3-6/12 5-7pm 6/13-8/30 7-9am, 11:30-1pm & 5-7pm 5/18-9/29 f)-l1am & 6:30-8pm Swim Passes Discount Swim passes are available for residents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry. Non-resident passes are available for convenience only wiIh rates set at the regular drop-in rate. . Dynamite Pass Adult $21 res (10 visits) Youth $11 res $22.50 non-res $12,50 non-res Adult $50 res Youth $25 res $56,25 non-res $31.25 non-res Frequent! Swimmer (25 visits) 45 1996 Aquatics Program �Aquatics Season 1996! Nachos! Sodas' Hot Dogs! Lotions! Don't Forget to Try Our Concession Stand! Support Our Local Teens! Family Swim ParentlInfantIToddler Swim Swimming provides an excellent recreation activity for the whole family, so why not come down to the Hercules Swim Center! Monday and Friday evenings are set aside for family swim, you are encouraged to join us for a relaxing evening 'around the pool. The Family Swim Rates are based upon a family of seven (7) members or less. Individuals may also attend during these swim sessions at the single admission rate. This season we are continuing our special time period just f<ir parents and toddlers to enjoy the play pool without the hustle and bustle of large groups, and/or older participants. Parents, may practice swim instruction techniques leamed in the Parenti InfantIToddler Instructional Class or just enjoy a quiet swim time with their children. This swim session is restricted to children between the ages of six (6) months and three (3) years of age. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times while in and out of the water. Parents are encouraged to bring their child's favorite water toy to these swim times in order to make the child feel more comfortable. Flotation devices, such as water wings and air mattresses, are not permitted however. No Diapers! Fee: Code: 6117-8130 $5 res familyl$7 non-res family 20503 7:30-9:30 pm MoniFri Family Swim Sessions are subject to early closure after the first hour of operation due to poor weather and/or if attendance Fee: drops below 25 participants. There are no refunds for canceled Code: swim sessions. 6/22-8/31 $2.25 per parent and child couple 20505 10-11:30 am Sat Teen Swim New Lifeguard Training Are you bored - looking for something to do on a Wednesday night? Well we have the answer for you! The Hercules Teen Center has reserved a special time just for teens to swim and socialize. You can enjoy diving off two springboards, hang out This comprehensive course provides American Red Cross around the snack bar, or just party with friends! Membership in certification in Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. You willieam how to handle special the Teen Center is not required. rescue equipment and emergency situations. Fee: Code: 6119-8128 $1.25 per entry 20504 Wed 7:30-9:30 pm . Teen Swim Sessions are subject to early closure after the first hour of operation due to poor weather and/or if attendance drops below 25 participants. There are no refunds for canceled swim sessions. , Pre-Requisites: IS Years of age by last class session and pass a swim skills test which includes: l. Treading water for two (2) minutes, with arms across chest (legs only) 2. Swimming 500 yards continuously using crawl, side stroke, and breast stroke 3. A surface dive and retrieving a 10 lb. object from a' depth of7 feet. ' Instructor: Anita Roger Fields 20901-a $90 res/$95 non-res (all books & materials included) 6:30-10 pm 5124-6115 Tue Fri 5-8 pm Sat 9-1 pm' 20901-b 7/29-8/21 Fee: 46 1996 Aquatics Program MIWIF 6:30-10 pm �Aquatics Season 1996! Learn to Be Safe in the Water! New Lifeguard TrainingChallenge Water Safety A ide for Aquatic Volunteers This course provides testing for American Red Cross Recerti- This course is designed for those who wish to become a fication in Lifeguard Training, CPR for Professional Rescuer volunteer or instructor aide at the Hercules Swim Center. The training is designed for youth (ages 14-17), adults, and senior and First Aid. citizens who desire further involvement in aquatic activities. Pre-Requisites: 15 Years of age by last class session,. Pass a swim skills test, Certification in Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguarding The training consists of five days, with 3 to 5 hours per session. An additional five hours of training will be offered to those volunteers who wish to assist in Level VI or VII swim classes. Swim Skills Test includes< Pre-Requisite: l. 2. 3. Treading water for two (2) minutes, with arms across chest (legs only) Swimming 500 yards continuously usi ng crawl, sidestroke, and breast stroke A surface dive and retrieving a 10 lb. object from a depth of7 feet. Instructor: Fee: 20903-a Mon-Fri Must be proficient in Level VI or equivalent Anita Roger Fields $25 res/$30 nOli-res 6/17-6/27 9-11 am 7/13-7/19 9-11:30 am 10-12:30 pm Instructor: Anita Roger Fields Fee: $75 res/$80 non-res (books included) 6/24-7/8* 8/20-8/29 8/20 8/22 8/24 8/26 8/27 8/29 ·No class July 4 Holiday 20902-a 20902-b MWTh 6:30-10 pm Tue Thur Sat MOil Tues ' Thur 6:30-10 pm 6:30-10 pm 9 am-1 pm 6:30-10 pm 6:30-10 pm 6:30-10 pm 20903-b Mon-Fri Sat-Sun 47 1996AquaticsProgram �Aquatics Season 1996! Join the Hercules Learn to Swim Program! Swim Instruction Levelff for All Ages Are you or your family members fearful ofthe water? Can't coordinate breathing with ann strokes? Or are you wanting to brush up on skills and learn new techniques? The Hercules Aquatics Staff are caring and experienced water safety instructors who will teach basic to advanced level swimming skills for all members of your family. The Hercules Learn to Swim program is based on the American Red Cross certification standards for progressive swim instruction. Each level of swim instruction builds on the skills learned in the previous level. Below are the various levels offered and the skills associated with each level. Levell Water Exploration No Pre-requisite needed Level one is designed for those who have little to no experience in the water: The objective is to assist students in becoming comfortable and safer in the water. Students will learn to blow bubbles, submerge their face, float on front and back with support, kick on front and back with support, leam basic water safety ~kills, and be introduced to alternating ann action. Level II Primary Skills Pre-Requisite: Level I or Demonstrated Competency Students willleam to float unsupported, to kick and coordinate ann movements on front and back .unsupported, to tum over from front to back and back to front, to retrieve underwater objects at shallow depths, rhythmic breathing, and water safety skills. Level III Stroke Readiness Pre-Requisite: Level II or Demonstrated Competency Students will learn to coordinate the front and back crawl, be introduced to treading water and elementary backstroke, leam to dive from the side orthe pool, leam safe diving rules, leam self-rescue skills, and be introduced to rescue breathing. 48 1996 Aquatics Program Level IV Stroke Development Pre-Requisite: Level III or Demonstrated Competency Students will develop coordination and endurance in the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, and treading water. Students will also be introduced to the breaststroke, sidestroke, and to turning at the wall. Students willleam to dive from standing and stride position on the side of the pool, in addition to more safety skills including expanded information on rescue breathing. Level V Stroke Refinement Pre-Requisite: Level IV or Demonstrated Competency Students will continue to develop endurance and refine the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke. Students will also be introduced to the butterfly, underwater swimming, and surface dives. Students willleam additional open swim turns, alternate kicks for treading water, rules for safe diving from the springboard, and recognition for spinal injury care. Level VI Skill Proficiency Pre-Requisite: Level V or Demonstrated Competency Students will continue to increase endurance and refine the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Students will learn approach strokes, the front flip turn, speed turns, the approach and hurdle on the springboard, surface dives in tuck and pike positions, and additional kicks for treading water. Additional water safety skills will also be included. Level VII Advanced Skills Pre-Requisite: Level VI or Demonstrated Competency Students will perfect all strokes and skills previously presented and learn to swim greater distances. Students willleam conditioning principles for lifetime fitness, the backstroke flip turn, in-water rescue techniques, the springboard dives in pike and tuck positions, and explore alternative aquatic activities. To pass this course, students must pass a Level VII Skills Test. �Aquatics Season 1996! Teach Your Family to be Water Safe! Group Lessons The group lesson program is designed for students ages four (4) years and up, The group sessions are composed of nine classes, and will be held over a two week period; Monday through Friday the fIrst week of the session, and Monday through Thursday the second week of the session. Classes for Levels I, II, III are 112 hour in duration and Levels IV to VII are 45 minutes in order to provide adequate instruction and practice for the advanced swim skills. :.... . -: .." " Preregistration is mandatory for all group lessons and we encourage early registration du e to the popularity of the group lesson program. The registration deadline for group lessons is the Friday preceding each session at 12 noon. No registration will be accepted beyond the registration deadline. . . . .. ' " ".:"". :. , ',' . " .-;.- ". Location: Fee: Main Pqol & Play Pool $36 reS/$42.75 non-res Session 1 Session ,2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 6/3-6/13 (PM Lessolls Ollly) 6/17-6/ 27 7/1-7/12* 7/15-7/25 7/ 29-8/ 8 8/12-8/ 22 '. . •... , . • Session 3 will be prorated due to the Fourth of July holiday. Session 3 will be held Monday through Wednesday the fIrst week of the session and Monday through Thursday the second week of the session . Levels & Times: 1,2,3 4,5,6,7 112,3 1,2,3 4,5,6,7 10:00-10:30 am 10:'00-10:45 am 10:30-11:00 am 11:00-11:30 am 11 :00-11:45 am 1,2,3 4,5,6,7 1,2,3 5:00-5:30 pm 5:00-5:45 pm 5:30-6:00 pm 6:00-6:30 pm 6:00-6:45 pm 1,2,3 4,5,6,7 49 1996 Aquatics Program �Aquatics Season 1996! I/'s Never /0 Late! Try Our Adult Learn /0 Swim Program! Adult Lessons Individual Lessons The Adult Lesson program is designed for students ages thirteen (13) and up, who would like some additional swimming instruction without the hustle and bustle of small children. The Adult lessons are designed to have a max imum enrollment of five (5) students per class in order to provide increased instruction time by each ihstructor. This lesson program is ideal for adults of all ages who never learned to swim or who may have a limited aquatic background, The Aquatic staff will help you develop confidence and assuran ce while swimming, and if necessary, decrease your fears of being in water. The Individual Lesson program is designed for students ages four (4) years and up, The Individual Lesson program should be utilized as a supplement to group/adult lessons when a . sl\ldent is experiencing difficulty with a particular skill, or if you are just looking for one-on-one instruction. The Individual sessions are composed of four, 1/2 hour classes, Monday through Thursday, The Ad\llt sessions w ill be composed of nine, 112 hour classes, and will be held over a two week period; Monday through Friday the first week of the session, and Monday through Thursday the second week of the session, Pre-registration is mandatory for all adult classes and we encourage early registration due to the popularity of the adult lesson program, The registration deadline for adu lt lessons is the Friday preceding each session, at 12:00 noon , No registration will be accepted beyond the registration deadline, Location: Fee: Main Pool $48 resl$54 non-res Session Session Session Session Session Session 613-6113 (PM Lessolls Only) 6117-612 7 711-7112* 7115-7125 7129-818 8112-8i22 1 2 3 4 5 6 Preregistration is mandatory for all individual sessions. We strongly encourage early registration due to the limited number of available time offerings, and due to the extreme popularity ofthis progra m option. The Individual Lesson times do fill to capacity within the first few montbs of registration. Location: Fee: Main Pool & Play Pool $36 resl$40 non-res Sessioll Sessioll Session Session Session Session Session Sessioll Sessioll Session Session Session 613-616 (PM Ollly) 6110-6113 (PM Only) 6117-6120 6124-6127 711-713* 718-7111 7115-7118 7122-7125 7129-811 815-818 8112-8115 8119-8122 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 • Session 3 will be pro-rated due to the Fourth of July holiday, Session 3 will be held Monday through Wednesday the first week of the session and Monday through Thursday the secon4 week of the session. 4 • Session 5 will be prorated due to the Fourth oHuly holiday, and will only be held Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of that week, Levels & Times: Levels & Times: All Levels All Levels 11:30-12:00 noon 6:30- 7:00 pm All All 11:30-12:00 noon 6:30- 7:00 pm Saturday Supplementals There will also be special one-day supplemental instructional lessons available every Saturday morning, 12:30-1:00 pm, The fee for the one-time lesson is $1 0,00 resi$12,OO non-res. Preregistration is mandatory. 50 1996 Aquatics Program �Aquatics Season 1996! Hal Tots Learn to Blow Big Bubbles in Hercules! ParentlInfantiToddler Class Springboard Diving The ParentllnfantIToddler program is designed to assist parents in introducing their children, ages 6 months up to 3 years of age, to water play and pre-swimming skills. The course is designed to create an enjoyable, non-threatening environment which allows parents to actively participate with their children in the learning of water skills. This course is an ideal entry level program wh ich begins to prepare your child The focus of this program will be to introduce students to basic safety rules for springboard diving, learn the approach and hurdle for diving from a springboard, and various beginning dive positions. Students must be proficient in Level III or Demonstrated Competency. for swim instruction 'as he/she grows into more advanced level classes. The ParentllnfantIToddler program is composed of nine, 112 hour classes, and will be held over a two week period; Monday through Friday the first week of the session, and Monday through Thursday of the second week of the session. There are also limited Saturday morning sessions available. Children should wear tight fitting pants or a swim suit, no diapers are allowed in the pool. Parents are encouraged to bring your child's favorite water toy to add to the familiarity of the environment. . Location: Fee: Play Pool $28 resl$32 non-res 20906-alb 20906-cld 20906-elj 20906-glh 20906-i/j 6117-6127 711-7112* 7115-7125 7129-818 8112-8122 Times: 11:45-12:15 pm or The springboard diving is composed of nine classes, and will be held over a two week period; Monday through Friday the first week of the session, and Monday through Thursday the second week of the session. Location: Fee: Times: Main Pool $28 res/$32 non-res 4:30-5:00 pm 21001-a 21001-b 21001-c 21001-d 21001-e 6117-6127 711-7112* 7115-7i25 7129-818 8112-8122 • Session 3 will be prorated due to the Fourth of July holiday. Session 3 will be held Monday through Wednesday the first week of the session and Monday through Thursday the second week of the session. 6:00- 6:30 pm • Session· 3 will be prorated due to the Fourth of July Holiday. Session 3 will be held Monday through Wednesday the first week of the session and Monday through Thursday the second week of the session. Saturday Sessions: Fee: Times:. $12.50 resl$14.50 non-res 11:30-12:001100n 20906-k 20906-1 6122-7120* 7127-8124 51 1996 Aquatics Program �Aquatics .Season 1996! Try Our New Deep Water Exercise Program! It's Fun & Exciting! Water Exercise Deep Water Exercise Are you looking for an alternative to high impact aerobics and stair stepping? Or just looking for a healthy form of exercise? Well, this is the class for you l This specialty course is ideal for therapy patients, elderly, and fitness buffs! The Water Exercise program follows sound exercise principles while using water resistance to improve your cardiovascular system, tone muscles, and bum fat The course is designed for different fitness levels and movement abilities, using a wide range of musical tempos. Males and females are encouraged to particiate, and no swimming skills are necessary. The Deep Water Exercise program is designed for the more advanced level water exerciser. No advanced swimming skills are required, however, students must feel comfortable in deep water. This course is designed to provide students with a more strenuous cardiovascular workout than the beginner water Instructor: Anita Roger Fields & Staci Dawson Location: Fee: Main Pool $21 res/$24 non-res per session or $4.50 drop in rate Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 12:00 noon-1:00 pm 20904-a 20904-b 20904-c 20904-d 6/17-6/28 7/1-7/12* 7/15-7/26 7/29-8/9 20904-e 8/12-8/23 exercise class. All students are required to bring to class an Aqua Jogger, which can be purchased at most local sporting good retailers. Instructor: Location: . Fee: Anita Roger Fields Main Pool $21 'res/$24 non-res per session or $4.50 drop in rate Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11 a.m. -12:00 noon 20905-a 20905-b 20905-c 20905-d 20905-e 6/17-6/28 7/1-7/12* 7/15-7/26 7/29-8/9 8/12-8/23 • Session 3 will be prorated due to the Fourth of July Holiday. . * Session 3 will be prorated due to the Fourth of July holiday Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:15-8:15 pm 20904-/ 20904-g 20904-h 6/18-6/30* 7/9-7/25 7/30-8/15 *Session 3 will be prorated due to the Fourth of July holiday 52 1996 Aquatics Program �2 Ways To Register! Mail-In Registration Drop-In Registration In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require special accommodati~ns to participate in programs and activities, please contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 799-8291. Registration is based upOll a first come, first served basis_ Unless specified in the class description, no registration will be accepted by the instructors, or by telephone. Participants may register in person or by mail at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Participants must preregister for classes at least one week prior to the class starting date_ Participants registering on or after first class meeting will be charged a $5 late registration fee_ Hours for registration are Monday - Thursday, 8:30 am -7 p.m., Fridays 8:30 am - 5 p .m ., and Saturdays 8:30 am -12 noon. Checks should be made payable to the "City of Hercules" . If you have any questions or would like additional program information, please call 799-8291. Refunds gess $10) ortransfers will be granted no laterthan one weekday priorto the first class meeting. A full refund will be given if the class is canceled by the Parks and Recreation Department. No refunds ortransfers will be allowed the day of the class or after the class has started. If there are changes in the schedules or if classes are full, you will be notified before the starting of each class. , Class Registration Form ----------------------------------ParticIpant's Name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _'--_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ - - - - -- - - -- - -- Name of Parent/Guardian' (if participant is under 18 yrs of age): ____________________ Address: _ _ __ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ __ City: _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Zip Code: _ _ _- Home Phone: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Work Phone: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Birthdate of Participant (if under 18 years old): Participant N arne Age ----_\,- - _\ , - - - - Course Number Date Time Course Title I, the undersigned, in consideration of participation in the program(s) listed above, agree to indemnify and hold the City of Hercules harml~ss, and release the City, agents and its employees from any and all liability for any injury suffered by the above named participant(s) arising out of, or in any way connected with participation in the program(s). I hereby agree to all the terms and conditions for participation within the City of Hercules Parks and Recreation programs. 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Page 1-4 5-11 12-13 14-15 16-17 18-19 20 City Hall Hours Monday, Thesday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30 a. m. to Noon & 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday 1 to 5 p.m. From 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, voice mail is operational. Parks & Recreation Classes Adu)t Activities Youth Activities Senior Services Youth Services Teen Activities Sports & FitneSs 21-24 25-26 27 28-29 30-31 32-34 35-43 Mail-in Registration 44-45 Martial Arts City Manager 799-8206 City Hall - General Information City Hall Fax Community Center/Swim Center Parks & Recreation Department Hercules Senior Center Finance DeptlBusiness License Business/Community Dev. Engineering Public Works Building Inspections City Clerk Personnel- Job Hotline Police Department EMERGENCY ONLY Rodeo-Hercules Fire District 799-8200 '799-2521 799-8291 799-8230 799-8219 799-8222 799-8246 799-8242 799-8241 799-8240 799-8215 799-8204 799-8260 911 799-4561 City Council - 799-8200 Mayor Terry Segerberg Mayor Pro Tern Lloyd Wagstaff Herman Blackmon Andy Paras D. T. Watson City Offices, the Community/Swim Center and Child Care Programs will be closed for the holiday December 24 to January 2, January 20 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday and Presidents Day, February 17. �80% of Residents Believe City is a Great Place to Live! From time to time, the City of Hercules surveys its residents to determine their satisfaction with City services and to understand what changes to services and facilities are desired. The last survey was in 1993. The 1996 survey results are highly significant because they show a continuation of a strong community and City support by residents. HERCULES CONTINUES ONWARD AND UPWARD! The survey firm of Strategy Research Institute conducted both the 1993 and 1996 surveys. SRI is an outstanding data collection, survey and analysis firm. The degree of error is 5% which is the standard for any professionally conducted survey. The following are the major conclusions of the Hercules Resident Survey. A complete copy ofthe Survey is available by calling 7998206. • • • • • • • • A huge majority (80%) of Hercules residents believe the City is a great place to live. 73% responded that they were very satisfied or extremely satisfied with the Hercules quality of life. 80% responded that they are relatively satisfied with the quality of Cityprovided services. 70% are willing to continue to pay Lighting and Landscaping fees (for parks, facilities, and street lights). 62% are willing to continue to pay the Utility User Tax (for general governmental operations and police) 53% will not support a tax increase. 74% support the encouragement of business and economic development in order to generate sales tax for City operations. There is strong support for a new community library as a joint venture with the new high school library and 61 % are willing to pay $6-$10 or more per year to support the library. The consistency of resident responses provides a very strong foundation upon which the City Council can build future policy and funding decisions. The highest priorities for maintaining funding for City services includes: Police Services-95% Street Maintenance and Repair-88% Recreation Programs for Teens-86% Well Maintained Parks-81 % Business Development Efforts-81 % Winter 1996 Herculean 1 �City Message Learn about your City Government! What is the City's Form of Government? Many California residents do not know the form of government of their community. This is very understandable becailse most residents are concerned about: Are they and their family safe? Are streets and facilities maintained? Are community services good? One reason that most cities in California (and the majority nationwide) are reasonably or well-managed is through the CouncilManager form of local government. Typically, the Council-Manager system has a City Council which is elected and sets policy. For example, it is the City Council which adopts a budget that allows a 5 minute emergency response time by the Police Department. It is the City Manager and her /his staff which turns the policy into a delivered service. It is a team approach with shared responsibility. Hercules residents adopted the Council-Manager form of government in the 1988 election by a majority of registered voters. That successful ballot measure was then incorporated into the Municipal Code which is local law. It has worked well since 1988 and will continue to serve you well in the future. Under this system, the Mayor and Council Members are elected volunteers who come from all walks of life and who contribute 10 to 20 hours per week to study issues or community needs and then decide how the issue or need should be addressed. Residents have continual access to the Mayor and Council Members throughout the week or may formally address the full Council at a City Council Meeting held every second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Being an elected official can be very rewarding but it is also a very difficult and demanding job often without "easy" answers. The City Manager is a professional level position formallyeducated and trained to assist the City Council. Typically, the Manager has a Master Degree in Public Administration or Business Administration and has 10 or more years in managing a city. 2 .' Winter 1996 Herculean �City Message Learn about your City Government! What is the City's Form of Government? Continued The department heads, who work for the City Manager, are similarly educated and trained in their particular fields; engineering, public safety, finance, personnel, recreation, planning, etc. This form of government came about at the turn of the 20 th Century. Many cities nationwide were having a problem with politics interfering with good service delivery. The famous "ward-boss" political system of Kansas City, Chicago, New York and Boston could also be found in small cities and towns. Your street was repaired depending upon "who you knew at City Hall" rather than through a professionally managed approach that main" tained the street ahead of serious deterioration. That is why the Council-Manager form of government is often referred to as a professionally managed city. It remains strong as a service to the community when the "political" and the "professional" are married as a balanced team effort. The Council-Manager form of local government has served cities ' throughout the State and Nation very well in both good times and bad times of the 20 th century. It is enduring because it is focused on open discussion, public formation of policy by elected officials and service delivery by trained professionals. It is also based on fairness to <ill and encourages public participation. Anyone wishing to learn more about your local form of government can contact: The Leagueof California Cities (916) 444-5790 The International City Management Association (202) 962-3582 Winter 1996 Herculean 3 . �., City Message Best Wishes (0 Hercules! An Open Letter to the Residents of Hercules from the City Manager I will soon be leaving the City of Hercules for the City of Ventura. I have served as your City Manager and lived as a resident in Hercules for the past nine years. I want to sincerely thank you for the privilege of serving the community! It has been a rewarding and challenging opportunity! It has also allowed me the opportunity to work for some very dedicated and special Mayors and Council Members including Chuck Collins, Ann Earnest, Bennett Tom, Gony Solidum, Alex Sample, Russ Perkins, Beth Bartke, Jay Tucker, Bill Simpson and Ed Manuel. I have also had the wonderful opportunity to work with a very experienced, capable and supportive staff. The community has been and will continue to be well served by them! I have also enjoyed the many community groups and residents who have been positive in their efforts to build a better community. Together we have been able to grow from a City of 12,000 in 1987 to almost 20,000 in 1996 seeing residential areas develop and business grow. Streets have been widened, intersections improved, a swim center, fire station, child care facilities and parks added. The stage has been set for exciting developments to happen such as the future growth in the bio-science industry at Northshore Business Park, a Passenger Rail Station, full parkway improvements to Highway 4, the annexation of the Franklin Canyon area and the development of the land west of 1-80. Managing a city has never been just a job. Rather, it is an avocation which has uniquely allowed me the opportunity to be ·a part of a coqununity's history. It is also an opportunity to develop an appreciation for what can be accomplished through the combined efforts and caring of the City Council, the Residents and City Staff. With this formula Hercules will continue to thrive. The interim City Manager is Connie Jackson. Connie has served the City for 10 years, much of it as the Deputy City Manager. The City is fortunate to have such a capable, caring and experienced person at the helm. Under her leadership, services will continue without interruption. I wish her the very best! . I also wish the community of Hercules the very bes t and look forward to watching your future successes from Southern California. Best£tWiShes, • "",,;.L- Le:.l. ~ Marilyn . City Manager 4 Winter 1996 Herculean �City Scene Tune in to your City Council meetings! Hercules Welcomes New City Council Members! . The residents of Hercules elected three new Councilmembers on November 5th. Alexander "Andy" Paras, Herman Blackmon and D.T. Watson are the new members of the City Council. Current City Councilmernbers Beth Bartke, Ed Manuel and Darrel "Jay" Tucker are retiring. The new members will join Terry Segerberg and Lloyd Wagstaff on the five member Council. Andy Paras has lived in Hercules for 15 years where he has raised a family and owned a small business. He was inspired to run by his sense of civic pride which is' also why he has been involved in various community activities. Mr. Paras served on the Community Services Commission for two terms, on the City's Community Panel for the Land Use Element update and on the Solid Waste Advisory Committ,ee. He worked on the Heritage Garden and was instrumental in organizing the volunteer graffiti removal group. ~ freE.d 'elWIlJ 6econd and. {owdAfiurudalj of. tire monlfz. at 7:30 p..m. in. tire emj6. Wte e.ouna~~ can af.6.o. ukw. tire ~ em. e.a/J& fL V_ f!IiannJ. 25! Herman Blackmon and his family have resided in Hercules for ten years. As the father of two sons, he has supported Hercules-Pinole Little League as well as the El Sobrante Boys Club and Pop Warner Football. His desire to run for City Council was based on the opportunity to contribute to maintaining Hercules as a safe, attractive, diverse community with a commitment to orderly growth and sound economic development, with schools and other community institutions reflective of the city's rich social fabric. D.T. Watson and his wife have lived in the Foxboro area of Hercules for eleven years. He has been president of the Foxboro Heights Homeowners AssoCiation for ten years. In this capacity he had the opportunity to work closely with the City on several projeots. Mr. · Watson currently serves on the Planning Commission which has given him insight into the future development plans for the City and an interest in maintaining a desirable living environment through careful planning. Winter 19,96 Herculean 5 �City Scene Volunteer Jar a Commission or Board! Support Your Local Businesses All stores will remam open during the reconstruction phase of 1-80 Vacancies and Expiring Terms on Commissions, Committees, & Boards The following table shows the vacancies and terms that are expiring in 1997: Commission Commissioner Board or or Representative Committee Date Appointed Term Expiration Date 1994 1995 1995 April 1998 April 1998 March 1997 March 1997 Community 1 Vacancy Services Edwin Lucas 1996 Commission Trevor Evans-Young 1995 Michelle Itagaki 1995 Donald Taylor 1995 March 1999 March 1997 March 1997 March 1997 March 1997 CCCLibra.ry Barbara Rowl Commission March 1997 Planl).ing 2 Vacancies Commission Bill Leong Kris Valstad Mtangulizi Sanyika . 1995 All appointments will be for it full two year term-with the exception of the Youth Member of the Community Services Commission which is for one year. The City Council will conduct interviews during the month of March and make appointments on April 8, 1997. Applications may be picked up at City Hall, 111 Civic Drive beginning on Monday, February 10. For more information, call 799-8215. Holiday Closure Other upcoming holiday closures include: January 20, Martin Luther King Holiday and February 17, President's Day Holiday 6 Winter 1996 Herculean The Hercules Community/Swim Center registration office will be closing for the holiday season beginning Monday; December 23 at 5 p.m. through January 1, 1997. All registrations received during this time period will be held for processing until Thursday; January 2, 1997, when regular business hours resume. Registrations may be dropped off in the mail drop located to the left of the main entry doors, or participants may register by telephone or fax by using their credit card (VISA or MasterCard). Please be advised that confirmation of your registration will not be completed until January 2nd when the. office staff returns from the holiday closure. The Hercules Parks & Recreation Department wishes you a wonderful holiday season, and hopes that these holiday closures do not inconvenience you or your family! �City -Scene Update from Caltrans Caltrans 1-80 Reconstruction Project City of Hercules Caltrans is working to reconstruct the eastbound and westbound 1-80 overpasses in Hercules. The structures are being reconstructed to meet stringent earthquake-safety standards and accommodate the addition of high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes. Construction activity in this area has been particularly difficult due to the elevation of the structure over two major streets in Hercules. 1-80 crosses approximately 60 feet over heavily used Sycamore Avenue and BayberryAvenue, and attempting to complete this project while maximizing safety and minimizing the impact to traffic has been a challenge. There are three major phases of construction: The first phase, ,which was completed two months ago, involved the construction of a new eastbound 1-80 overpass and the demolition of the old overpass. The second phase involves the construction of a new overpass in the same space where the old eastbound 1-80 overpass was located. When this project is completed in April 1997, 'Caltrans will shift westbound 1-80 traffic from the old westbound 1-80 overpass onto this new structure. This will allow construction crews to demolish the old westbound 1-80 overpass as part of the third phase of construction. It will necessary to temporarily close Bayberry Avenue and Sycamore Avenue again to ensure safety while the overpass is demolished. The remainder of the third phase involves reconstruction of a new westbound 1-80 overpass in the .same location. Once the new overpass is completed, Caltrans wiU shift westbound 1-80 motorists onto the new westbound 1-80 overpass. Two Hour Closure of Sycamore Avenue in Hercules Beginning date: June 1995 Estimated completion: October 1997 Cost: $15.9 million The new 1-800verpasses will accommodat/! fou r lanes in each direction (including the new HOV lanes). Caltrans anticipates completion of the project in Hercules in October 1997. All dates are tentative and weather permitting. On Monday, December 9, Caltrans temporarily closed all lanes on Sycamore Avenue under the 1-80 overpass in Hercules for approximately two hO\lrs. Sycamore Avenue was tentatively scheduled to close at approximately 12 noon and re-open at 2 p.m. During this time construction crews positioned a 12-ton steel column casing approximately 90 feet deep into the ground; in the middle of Sycamore Avenue. This work is being completed as part of the 1-80 Reconstruction Project to meet stringent earthquake safety standards and accommodate theaddition of high occupancy vehicle lanes. Detour signs were posted and flag men were present to direct traffic . Motorists may experience delays. Please call the Caltrans 1-80 Public Information Center at (510) 215-8080 for more information. Winter 1996, Herculean 7 , �City Scene Welcome Sharad Pandya Welcome New City Engineer/Public Works irector! There's a new face in City Hall who is also a familiar face to many residents - that's Sharad Pandya. Mr. Pandya, a Hercules resident and former City Planning Commissioner, was appointed City Engineer/Public Works Director by City Manager Marilyn Leuck. Mr. Pandya, a registered California Civil and Structural Engineer with a Masters degree from Stanford University, brings over 28 years of experience in the engineering field . Prior to his employment with the City of Hercules, Mr. Pandya was with the State of California 9ffice of Statewide Health Planning and Development as the Manager of Structural Engineering Branch of the Facilities Development Division. His other experience goes back to the original design of the BART system in the early sixties and civil engineering assignments with the cities of San Mateo and Hayward in the early seventies. Mr. Pandya is the manager of all of the City's capital improvements such as str,e et construction, park development, the wastewater treatment expansion and inspection of private sector development. In addition, he is the manager of the overall maintenance of the City including buildings, parks, streets and sewers. He will be assisted by a professional engineering staff, a public works maintenance staff and contractors, all of whom will be under his direction. Let's all welcome Mr. Pandya to the City of Hercules! 8 Wmter 1996 Herculean �City Scene Welcome Maureen Owens! The New Business & and Community Development Director! Maureen Owens, the new Business and Community Development Director was recently appointed by City Manager Marilyn Leuck. Ms. Owens brings over 13 years of experience in the planning and business development field. The last eleven years of her career was with the City of Watsonville where she moved through the ranks from Associate Planner, Senior Planner, and served as the City of Watsonville' s Planning Director from 1989 to 1996. With the City of Watsonville she directed significant development and annexation projects including residential, industrial, and commercial. She holds a Masters in Urban and Regional Planning from San Jose State UniverSity. As the new Community and Business Development Director, Ms. Owens wiil be responsible for all planning, economic development,and building issues and provide directionto the building ;a nd planning staff. Her expertise will be of great assistance to the City staff, the City Council and the Community in the area of new residential and business development! Workshop on User Fees for Parks & Recreation Programs The Parks.and Recreation Department is currently implementing a plan approved by the City Council for full recovery of costs for providing recreation programs and services through user fees. This new City Council policy is intended to minimize use of City General Funds for these services. As part of this program the City Council will schedule a spe~ial workshop in early 1997 to consider changes to the City's aquatics (Swim Center) operations. The public is invited to attend and participate in the discussion. Please watch for announcements of the meeting schedule through the intersection sign boards and Hercules Community Television Channel 25. .'t' 51 .-. ~ " Thank you to the following businesses for sponsoring the Third Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Event Baguio Grill Bud Larsh RABSER(:O Business Doctor C & C Enterprises Creekside Family Dentistry Dr. Maria Lourdes Carpio-Rigo Drs. Hospital Hercules Chiropractic Clinic Hughes & Wade Enterprises McDonald's Patricia Mainini "lJookkeeping Postal Annex Raley's Supermarket Round Table .Pizza Subway Valstad Family Wordsmith's Winter 199Q Herculean 9 �City Scene Welcome William Delumpa! Welcome - William Delumpa - the New Associate Civil Engineer Bill Delumpa, our new Associate Civil Engineer in the Public Works Department, has over 20 years of experience including surveying, designing, inspecting and project engineering, to quality and project management in public works and land development engineering and construction administration. Mr. Delumpa, a Professional Engineer, has a widely-varied infrastructure engineering experience for almost all project types from hillside to San Francisco Bay front environments including a 400acre, multi-use Harbor Bay Isle developlTIent in Alameda, Princeton Plaza Shopping Center in San Pablo, Chevron Lands' "Tank Farm" remediation in Richmond, Clayton Road landslide project in Santa Clara County and numerous public roads projects. Cultural Festival 1997! The Hercules Parks and Recreation is currently seeking arts & craft exhibitors, food concessionaires, and entertainers for our upcoming Cultural Festival to be held the second weekend in June! Call (510)799-8291 now and be placed on our extensive mailing list. Applications will be available in February 1997. The Cultural Festival began in 1978, and is now the City's premier event to promote its rich ethnic diversity and multicultural heritage. The Hercules Parks and Recreation Department challenges you to join us by supporting this event through volunteerism, financial contributions, assistance with entertainment or exhibitor contacts, or come up with your own ideas that may be incorporated into the success of this event. A special workshop for this event will be held in January. Watch for more details on the street signboards and your local cable channel. If you would like to be a part of the planning of this event, please call Christine Helweg at 799-8291 for more information on the meeting. 10 Winter 1996 Herculean �City Scene Welcome Chief Michael Tye! Welcome Michael Tye - the New Police Chief! Chief Tye comes to the City of Hercules with over twenty-six years in law enforcement with the City of Richmond. He worked his way through the ranks from patrol officer to Police Lieutenant. His academic and professional credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in Administration of Justice from Golden Gate University, graduation from the Peace Officers Standards Training Command College, and he holds a Life Time California Teaching Credential. Chief Tye has taught at both Contra Costa Community College and Los Medanos Community College. Chief Tye has had the opportunity to work with a diverse community and workforce in all areas of law enforcement including: patrol, communications, investigations, crime analysis, and homicide. Chief Tye's most recent assignments included Division Commander assigned to Community Oriented Policing, Division Commander assigned to Patrol, and. Division Commander of Technical Services Division with primary responsibility for the Records and Communications Sections. Chief Tye will continue the programs initiated by the former Hercules Police Chief Alicia Powers; programs such as community policing, employee development and training and prevention programs for youth. As a seasoned professional, Chief Tye will be able to work closely with the community addressing significant issues that affect the quality of life for Herculeans. Winter 19~6 Herculean 11 �Public Safety New, community safety program! Air Bags May Be Dangerous to Children Under 12 Children under the age of 12 or any person that is less than five feet tall may receive serious or fatal injuries in an air bag deployment if certain precautions are not taken. Air. bags deploy at approximately 200 miles-per-hour and are designed for average size adults, not children, infants in rear faCing safety seats, or adults who are less than five feet tall. In order to reduce the hazards associated with air bag deploy- ment, Federal Transportation officials are asking that the following precautions be taken: Parents should make sure that infants or children who are ill a safety seat are secured in the rear seat of the vehicle. (Pick-up trucks equipped with passenger-side air bags have a switch that can disable the air bag when children are placed in the vehicle.) Adults must wear their seat belts at all times. Adults should have their seats as far back as possible to avoid injuries associated with being too close to an air bag. If motorists will take these few precautions, air bags can work to greatly enhance the safety of those involved in a collision. Do You Have Special Talents & Want to Share Them with Your Neighbors?' The Hercules Parks and Recreation Department is currently seeking qualified, part-time instructors to teach a variety of activities and/or programs. We are particularly interested in teen and children's activity courses such as arts and crafts, cooking with kids, dance, as well as a variety of adult classes . . If you have a hobby or special interest and would like to join other members in the community, why not give it a try? Bridge clubs, moms and tot groups, and much more could'be possible with your interest and a few hours each month. Contact the Parks and Recreation Registration Office at 799-8291 if you have any ideas! 12 Winter 1996 Herculean �Public Safety Guard you child's life! Hercules Accepted for Communities on Phone Patrol Program (COPP) A national community policing consortium has arranged to prQvide cellular telephones to local community and Neighborhood Watch groups throughout the, country. The purpose of the COPPprogram is to provide communities with technological resources to enhance crime reduction and prevention efforts. The local chapter of the NAACP and City of Hercules Neighborhood Watch groups have come together with the police departmentand applied for participation in the COPP program. The application was approved and the program will be operative in our community in the near future. Telephones will be distributed to Neighborhood Watch groups and training will be provided for the users. Those people who are issued phones will be encouraged to take the phones with them when they go on walks or run errands in the community. In the event they witness criminal activity or any other emergency, they can dial the preprogrammed number and will be immediately linked to our 9-1-1 center. . The police department greatly appreciates the support of community groups who have helped to lead this effort. The COPP program in Hercules is an important part of our Community Policing efforts and is destined to bring the type of results we are all hoping for. Most Frequent Calls lul False Alarms 83 SuspicioUS 54 Circumstances Juvenile 70 Complaints Misc. Disturbance 72 Other calls: Assaults 12 Burglary (Res.) 3 Burglary (Auto)7 'Auto Theft 8 Vandalism 4 CPS Contacts' 0 Aug Sept 81 49 58 37 36 43 29 26 14 9 7 9 3 7 13 7 16 0 13 0 'Community Problem Solving (CPS) contacts. These include Neighborhood Watch programs, foot patrols in the business areas,. "get acquainted" contacts with youth, residents and others. Safety Tips for Winter Driving The rain, fog, and increased hours of darkness reduces visibility and makes driving in the winter more hazardous. It is recom, mended that you take the following steps in order to reduce the hazards associated with winter driving: Increase your following distance Decrease your speed Use tum signals to signal your intention early Check your tires for sufficient tread Use your headlights in weather conditions that reduce visibility And fasten your seat belt! ' Winter 1996 Herculean 13 �C C Mosquito & Vector What is a Vector? More Than Just Mosquitoes This year marks the District's 70 th Anniversary. What was once a district working to control mosquitoes along the waterfront from Martinez to AntioGh, has now become a county-wide agency. Some residents still refer to our old name, "Mosquito Abatement District." As a small special district, many people are unaware of the diverse array of services, programs and resources that we provide. We conduct county-wide inspection and control for the 18 species of mosquitoes that make the county their home; monitor for mosquito-borne encephalitis viruses, control ground-nesting yellowjacket on a complaint basis; conduct inspections and·provide advice on rat and mice control; furnish free mosquito fish for residents' ornamental ponds and livestock water troughs; conduct Lyme Disease surveillance; provide tick and insect . identification; loan traps for skunks; collaborate on marsh restoration programs; and maintain a community education program. So as you can see ... we are much more than just mosquitoes! In this 70 th anniversary year, we invite residents fo find out more about our public health agency, and to also find out, "what a . vector is" ... If you would like to receive a list of Services or other informational pamphlets, call: (510) 685-9301 ext. 133. . If you would like to find out, "whata vector is", call: (510) 6859301 ext. 134 Any other questions or requests for information can be directed to Elayne Azevedo, Community Education Specialist at (510) 6859301, ext. 11~. 14 Winter 1996 HerCulean �Control District Don't share your home with furry creatures! Have You Rodent Proofed? Are you making a "To Do" list of winter projects? One item you should include is rodent proofing around your home and yard. That seed meant for birds in the back yaid, and the pet food leftovers outside .are very attractive and accessible to agile roof rats. And those overlooked or unnoticed holes and openings may be inviting for tiny house mice which can fit through openings as small as 14 inch in diameter. You do not have to share your space with these rodents seeking shelter and food. Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District encourages residents to use environmental management practices to prevent rodents from taking residence in or near your home. Please take some time and check the list below. If you would like to receive a free pamphlet, "What You Can Do To Prevent and Control Rats", please call (510) 6859361 ext. 133. . Eliminate Shelter & Nesting Area Neatly stack lumber and firewood 18" off the ground and 12' from walls and fences. Keep trees, shrubs, and vines well trimmed. Algerian ivy, juniper and other matted plants should be removed or trimmed one inch off the ground Clean up debris piles and maintain compost piles. Remove furniture, appliances and abandoned cars. Limit Food & Water Store garbage and large quantities of animal food in sound containers with tight fitting lids. ' Harvest fruit, nuts, and vegetables as they ripen. Pick liP fallen fruits daily. Keep snails in check. Do not leave pet food leftovers outside. . Avoid bird seed feede,rs. Repair leaky faucets. "Build Them Out . Close all openings larger than one quarter inch. Use sheet metal around pipe entrances on wooden walls. Use cement fill around pipe in bricks, stone, or stucco walls. Repair or replace all damaged vent screens. Inspect and repair openings around vent pipes and shafts. Check for missing shingles, shakes, and roof end caps. Seal entry holes in and under buildings Check for gaps around doors, vent screens, and windows. Secure a spark arrester for chimneys. Screen holes and overlapping roof areas with 16 or 20 gauge one quarter inch hardware cloth. Winter 1996 Herculean 15 �Fire District Be safe with heating devices! Home Heating Fires Can be Prevented! The Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District would like to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season! . Kitchen Fire ~afety Don't leave the kitchen with something cookJng on the stove top and always turn pot handles inward. Don't store items on the stove top - they could catch fire. The Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District would like to take this opportunity to remind you that most home heating fires can be prevented. These fires usually happen when people: Place things that can bum too close to space heaters Portable heaters and fireplace chimneys are not inspected and cleaned regularly by a certified chimney sweep When improper fuels are used in fireplaces such as cardboard ·o r tree trimmings. December, January and February are the leading months for home fires and death fires in this country. For the fifth time in six years, portable . electric heaters accounted for the highest home heating fire death toll. Heating equipment is the second leading cause of home fires in the United States. Most of these fires could be prevented with proper understanding and use of these devices. When purchasing new heating equipment, the fire department would like to offer the following guidelines: • • • Don't overload electrical outlets. Be sure to select products that have been tested and approved by an independent testing laboratory. Install and maintain heating equipment correctly. Be sure it complies with local fire and building codes. Safety should be your first consideration when heating your home Don't use electrical appliances in or near water. Portable Heater Safety Tips -V -V 16 Wmter 1996 Herculean Heaters should be placed at least 36" away from anything that can bum, including wallpaper, bedding, clothing, pets and people. Never leave space heaters operating when you are not in the room or when you go to sleep. Don't leave.children or pets unattended with space heaters. Don't attempt to dry clothes or other combustibles over space heaters. Inspect the electric cord on the heater and if it is worn or frayed, have the cord replaced by a professional electrician. �Fire District Use a professional chimney sweep to clean your fireplace! Fireplace Safety Tips Christmas Tree Safety Have your chimney inspected by a professional prior to the start of every heating season. Always use a sturdy screen in front of the fireplace opening to prevent sparks from flying out. Remember to bum only wood in a fireplace and not trash, trimmings, or cardboard and never use flammable liquids in a .fireplace!! The winter holidays are a time for celebration, and that means more cooking, lots of parties, and a risk of fire. In recent years, Christmas tree fires have accounted for numerous deaths, injuries and high dollar loss. Follow these fire safety tips to help keep your family safe during the holidays: Choose a fresh Christmas tree and put it in a stand designed not to tip over. Keep tree well away from heat sources and exits and water it constantly. If you purchase an artificial tree, be sure it is labeled fire retardant. If you hang stockings over the fireplace, don't burn in the fireplace . • Holiday Lighting Take care when burning candles. Be sure they are kept well away from decorations or other combustible materials. Don't leave children unattended in a room with.lit candles, and keep candles, matcl)es, and lighters up high out of ~ach of children. Never use candles to decorate Christmas trees!!! Never place electric lights on a metal Christmas tree!!! When decorating with lights, use only those labeled by a testing laboratory. Check for and replace frayed or damaged cords. Don't overload electrical outlets and unplug all lights before leaving home or going to sleep. Holiday Parties Decorate with only flame-retardant or.noncombustible materials. Provide guests with large, deep ashtrays and check them frequently. After the party, check inside and under upholstery and trash cans for smoldering cigarette butts. • Winter 1996 Herculean 17 �~~ntal1faciliti~6 Facilities for all special occasi(ms! ., Are you Planning a Wedding Soon? The Hercules Historic Clubhouse is located at 535 Railroad Avenue, and has developed into one of the more unique wedding reception facilities in the County. Although this facility is suitable for social gatherings not to exceed 160 guests, its primary use is for wedding ceremomes and receptions .. The Historic Clubhouse was first built in 1899 as a social center for the workers of the Hercules Powder Manufacturing Plant, and after extensive renovation was re-opened to the public in 1990. Its Victorian-style archetiture and lovely bay window alcove overlooking San Pablo Bay provides a romantic, countryside atmo- . sphere for any occasion. For more inforrp.alion on this facility, please call (51'0)7998291 for a facility rental information packet. I Pictured at left: The Hercules Senior Center is located at 111 Civic Drive, and is best suited for parties not exceeding 100 guests. Its warm and inviting decor is great for any family function, or professional dinner banquet. It has a wooden floor suitable for dancing, as well as an large outdoor patio. 18 Wmter 1996 Herculean" �l~ental jfacilitie6 Have a memorable wedding outdoors at the Refugio Valley Gazebo Beautifid Buildings Available for Rent! The Community/Swim Center is located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road, right in the heart of the valley surrounded by beautiful old-growth eucalyptus trees. This facility is best suited for social gatherings not to exceed 300 guests, and has a modern design. Its amenities include a full commercial kitchen suitable for any catering extravaganza, a large assembly room with wooden flooring and variable lighting, as well as plenty of free parking. . Pictured at right and below: The Main Room at the Community/Swim Center decorated for a festive event & as a regular gym for play. For more information on any of these fUCl1ities and others, please call the Hercules Community/Swim Center Registration Office at (510) 799-8291. Pictured at right: The Refugio Valley Park Gazebo is one of the premier wedding ceremony locations in the immediate Bay Area. This facility has been featured on the cover of many of the Bay Areas top magazines, as well as on the cover of the local Yellow Pages. Its beautiful and unique architecture has received several de~ign awards, as well as providing a unique setting for City events. W~nter 1996 Herculean 19 �PARkS & RECREATION NEWSl NEWClASS!POMANDCHEER WINTER COMMUNITY/SWIM CENTER REGISTRAnON In this course, students learn arm motions, hand, leg, and HOURS feet positions and voice projection. Cheers, chants, and dance movements are taught with flair and enthusiasm from experienced instmctors. This is an ongoing pro~ gram and returning students willieam advanced techniques. Students will be prepared for school team tryouts looking sharp and jazzy! Students will also gain self confidence, self esteem, flexibility, strength and stamina. Classes are ongoing and you may enroll at any time. Class is taught by the Young Olympians organization which is dedicated to providing community programming to boys and girls ages 5 - 15 years. Location: Instmctors': Dates: Days: Time: Fees: Monday through Thursday Friday Saturday/Sunday 8:30 am to 7:00 pm 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Closed The Community/S wim Center Office will re-open on Saturdays beginning April 5, 1997. Senior Center Young Olympians Staff Classes begin January 14th Tuesday 4:30 to 7:30 Varied $2-$4/lesson Registration is accepted on the day of class. No advanced registration is needed. For more information, yon may call'Charlotte at the Young Olympians organization, (510) 743-3413. , * COMET HALE-BOPP IS COMING! 4 Somewhere in the cold vacuum of space beyond Mars it hurtles towards us. It is moving faster than any earth space probe and is as big as a mountain. The last time it visited the inner solar system, mankind was about to invent writing. It is Comet Hale-Bopp. At the time of its discovery the comet was some 250 times brighter than Comet Halley at the same distance! Professional astronomers put its nucleus anywhere from 10 to 100 kilometers in diameter. The current orbital elements for Comet Hale-Bopp suggest that it last visited our neighborhood of space some 5,900 years ago. The Stargazing Program will present special viewing opportunities on March 15, April 5, 12, & 26 at Foxboro Park at dusk! For more info check out the Net at www.haIebopp.com 20 Winter 1996 Herculean �CLASSES SA~ A UFE AND DON'T TAKE CHANCES, LEARN CPR! FLEA MARKET DOG OBEDIENCE The Hercules Parks and Recreation Department will be sponsoring a Spring Flea Market. This is a great opportunity to clean out those closets or overloaded garages. Get together with your neighbors - you never know what treasures you will find? Spaces are limited so register early! Basic dog obedience helps to develop a confident relationship between dog and handler. This class is designed for both pet and owner and will teach you tp train your dog with kindness, not abuse. The beginning class is designed for dogs over 4 months of age and will teach the handier how to train his/her dog to heel, sit, stay, stand and come on command. Location: Fee: 10101-A Creekside Shopping Center (Near Thrifty's) $20 res/$25 non-res Sat 4/19* 8 amc4 pm *Alternate rain date is set for the following Saturday, April 26. Priority registration for residents only: January 2 to February 14. Open registration for residents and non-residents: February 15 to April 18. CARDIO-PULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) Ohlone Elementary School Yard Eileen Hanson Beginner Class Fee: $35-res/$38-nonlres 41509_A 41509-B 11509-A Sat Sat Sat 114-2/8 2/15-3/22 4/12-5/17 10-11 am 10-11 am 10-11 am Intermediate Class Fee: $30-res/$33 non-res This course will teach one-rescuer CPR and foreign body airway obstruction for adults, children, and infants. The class will consist of lecture and practice on mannequins. The teachings follow those approved by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). A certificate of completion will be issued through Delucchi's First Aid Training and Supply. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Press Room Delucchi's First Aid Certified Instructors $35 res/$40 non-res 41508-A 11508-A Sat Sat 1111 3/15 Location: Instructor: 4151O-A 4151O-B 11510-A Sat Sat Sat 114-2/8 2/15-3/22 4/12-5/17 9-10 am 9-10 am 9-10 am *A $5 /ate registration fee wilt be chargedforany registration received after the ftrst class meeting. 8-11 am 8-11 am 21 Winter 1996 Herculean �CLASSES DANCE THE ROMANTIC lANGUAGEI BEGINNING BAlLROOM DANCING . Dazzle your friends by learning basic steps in the Foxtrot (Grapevine), CountrylWestern Swing and Samba (Wheels)! Adults of all ages are invited to experience the joy of partner dancing! This is an outstanding opportunity for newcomers to learn the basics of "lead and follow" dancing, and for seasoned dancers to Sharpen their skills and learn new steps. Location: Instructors: Assisted by: Fee/person: Senior Center Mr. & Mrs. Jerry August Mr. & Mrs. Gani Tolentino $60 res/$65 non-res 41504-A Thur 1/9-3/27 Individuals: Register 112 hour early at the first classon a first come basis. Couples: Register 114 hour early at the first class, or preregister at the Community/Swim Center. ASPIRING WRITERS Loca.tion: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Instructor: Sue Clark Fee: $45 res/$50 non-res Winter 1996 Herculean , , Location: Instructors: Assisted by: Fee/person: Senior Center. Mr. & Mrs. Jerry August Mr. & Mrs. Gani Tolentino $60 res/$65 non-res 41505-A Thur 1/9-3/27 8:30-10 pm 'Save over 17% by signing up for both the Beginning and Intermediate classes! $100 per person (resident) and $105 per person (nonresident). The extra dance for the combination class is Siappin' Leather. Individuals: Register 112 hour early at the first class on a first come basis. Couples: Register 114 hour early at the first class, or preregister at the Community/Swim Center. *A $5 late registration fee wiU be charged to any registration received after the second class meeting. These writing courses are designed for adults, teens, and all experience levels! Participants will explore aU fonns of writing dependin"g on the interests of class members. Various fonns will include biographies, autobiographies, journals, essays, short stories, novels, and poetry. Information on how to market one's writing will also be provided throughout the course. 22 Learn the basics of the Viennese Waltz, Rhumba, and West Coast Swing (More Variations!) You will also be able to learn a popular line dance. Adults of all ages are invited to further enhance their partner dancing! This is an outstanding opportunity for seasoned dancers to learn an exciting and unique dance! 7:30-9 pm For a better dance experience, wear leather-soled shoes and clothing suitable for a pleasant dance event. Beginners: 41501 -C , Tues 117-3111 11501-A Tues 3/18-5/20 Intermediate!Advanced 41501-0 Wed 2/5-4/9 11501-B Wed 4/16-6/18 INTERMEDIATE BALLROOM DANCING .. 7:30-9 pm 7:30-9 pm 7:30-9 pm 7:30-9 pm �CLASSES ADULT ACTIVITIES HERCULES PUBLIC STARGAZING OIL PAINTING Have "fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors. Students will also learn Looking for something different for an evening out? about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. Want something fun, educational, and free to do in the This course allows students to learn on an individual evening with the children? Under clear night skies* basis at their own pace, while developing talents that right here in Hercules, see exciting, brilliant views of the they have been wishing to accomplish for years. There is moon, planets, beautiful star clusters, galaxies, the Milky an additional fee for supplies. Supply information will Way, and other wonders through telescopes and binocu- be provided when registering. lars, and learn about what you see. Location: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Come to our public stargazing program conducted by Instructor: Maria S.c. Davi " experienced amateur astronomers for the benefit and Fee: $27 res/$30 non-res enjoyment of sky watchers of all ages. If you are a teacher, bring your class; if a parent, bring your childreu. 41516-A Tues 1114-3/4 1-3 pm If you are an amateur astronomer, novice or expert, bring your own binoculars and telescopes and share your knowledge and enthusiasm. Please, no smoking or alcohol, and no flashlights without a red ftlter. DreSS AIM ~ to fill warm. For more information, call (510) 526-5974. On the insurance scheduled evenings, call (510) 799-8237 after 7:30 p.m. () Foxboro Neighborhood Park Location: David Harris & Marc Duncan Instru.ctor: No Charge Fee: 114,2/8,3/8,3/15,4/5,4/12,4/26 Dates: Time: Sat " At dusk * Weather permitting! Partly cloudy OK! ~ gap for working families AIM ACCESS FOR INFANTS AND No COST TO EMPLOYERS! MOTHERS AIM • I State-sponsored insurance coverage for pregnant women and their newborns I AIM Benefits Small Businesses! I • Confinn commitment to the conununity • Increase company name recognition • Enhance employee relations Free materials and presentations California Health Collaborative FOUNDATIONS 290 I Stoneridge Drive, Suite 500 PleasantQn, CA 94588-3670 5101227-3302 23 Winter 1996 Herculean �.CIASSfS ADU~T ACTIIIITIES PHOTOS IN A SHOEBOX Don' t let your baby's first smile, first steps, and first birthday end up in shoe boxes already bulging with neglected memories -- or worse, in albums which chemically destroy the images they were meant to protect. If you are frustrated with the condition of your family photos, feel you lack the time and creativity to make a family album, or you simply want to create a permanent keepsake, this class is for you. With handson assistance you wiJIleam how to quickly and easily tum those boxes of photos and memorabilia into keepsake, photo-safe albums. Grea( for all ages or for children (lges 12 and up accompanied by parent. Location: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Instructor: Lanette Pogue $16 resl$19 non-res Fee: 41S03-A 41503-B 41503-C 11503-A 11503-B Mon Thur Thur Thur Thur 12/9 1130 2/20 3/20 4117 6:30-9 6:30-9 6:30-9 6:30-9 6:30-9 pm pm pm pm pm BASIC FIRST AID TRAINING Medic First Aid is a basic eight hour training course in emergency care. CPR and other important emergency care skills are combined in the course, which allows the student to function with one consis'tent set of priorities in a medical emergency. The training is accomplished in seven modules of instruction, and students will receive a wallet card & certificate of completion. Please bring a bag lnnch. Location: Community/Swim Center , Piess Room Instructor: Delucchi's First Aid Training Certified Instructor;s $45 res/$50 non-res, plus a $5 materials fee for certification packet and handbook Fee: 41517-B 1I517-A 24 Sal Sat Winter 1996 Herculean 218 4112 8:00 am-4:30 pm 8:00 am-4:30 pm INVESTM~NT BASICS This course will introduce you to basic information about stocks, mutual bonds, mutual funds, and other common securities. The course will indude such topics as tax free investing, alternatives to low yield CD's, mutual funds, retirement planning, and how to read the financial pages. No previous experience necessary. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Press Room Dr. Richard Speed, Ph.D. $15 resl$18 non-res 4l511-B Thes 1/7-1/28 7-8:30 pm Watch for details on a new Money Management Seminar coming up in the next issue of The Herculean. This seminar will teach you how to minimize taxes, maximize your investment returns, and provide a secure future for yourself and your family through wise financial planning. Start up date of course is anticipated for April. Call 799-8291 to place your name and telephone number on the interest list. ~ . rcules 799-0900 hirop,~c . enter Dr. Deni!;e I. Walther Dr. Kalani S. Walther Gentle and effective spinal ca", ... Naturally .Creekside Shopping Center 1581 Sycamore Avenue, Suite 4 Hercules, California 94547 �CLASSES YOUTH ACTIVITIES ROMPER GYM PRE-GYMNASTICS Come explore with your child as they learn and grow. Romper Gym is designed especially for the two to four year old who wants to explore but requires parental assistance and encouragement. Matthew Silveria brings over 12 years of motivating and training experience to assist the parent in instructing their children to balance, control movement and grow in this upbeat.experience. This fun -filled class is designed for children 7 and older, and for advanced tumbling students, who are preparing for a more advanced gymnastics experience. Emphasis will be on balance, coordination, flexibility and strength. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Matthew Silveria $32 res/$35 non-res 41526-B 41 526-C 11526-A Sat Sat Sat 114-2/1 2122-3/22 4/12-5/10 Location: Instructor: Fee: 41523-B 41523-C I 1523-A Community/Swim Center, Village Room Matthew Silveria $32 resl$35 non-res Sat Sat Sat 114-2/1 2122-3/22 4/12-5110 11-11:45 am 11-11:45 am 11-11:45 am 9-9:45 am 9-9:45 am 9-9:45 am TINY TUMBLERS Enjoy the fun while developing body awareness. This class is designed for children ages 4 through 6 and leads students to learn stretches, rolls, balance and cartwheels in a playful and safe environment. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Matthew Silveria $32 resl$35 non-res 41522-B 41522-C 11522-A Sat Sat Sat 114-2/1 2/22-3122 4112-5/10 10-10:45 am 10-10:45 am 10-10:45 am 25 Winter 1996 Herculean �CLASSES YOUTH ACTIVITIES BALLET FOR THE YOUNG DANCER This class is an introduction to the fundamental ballet movements which stimulate grace and muscular development. Your child will learn fun dances to classical music and songs children love. If you require more information, you can callthe instructor at 525-4619. Clothing: Leotards, tights, and ballet slippers Location: Instructor: Community/Swim Center, Village Room . Rosalyn Jordan Ages: 3 1/2 to 5 years 41530-A Th 41530-C Th 11530-A Th 1/9-2/13 2120-3127 4/3-5/8 4-4:30 pm 4-4:30 pm 4-4:30 pm Fee: $36 res/$40 non-res $31 res/$35 non-res for additional family members or if you enroll in two classes taught by R. Jordan within the same session period. Ages: 5 years 41530-B 41530-D 11530-B old and up Th 1/9-2/13 Th 2120-3/27 4/3-5/8 Th Fee: $42 res/$46 non res $38 res/$41 non-res for additional family members or if you enroll in two classes taught by R. Jordan within the same session period. TAP FOR BOYS AND GIRLS High energy and lots of fun! Routines and great rhythmic patterns for dancing feet will be taught. Besides developing coordination and grace, this class stimulates concentration which can be important in learning academic subjects . Clothing: Tap shoes and comfortable clothing Location: Instructor: . Fee: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Rosalyn Jordan $36 res/$40 non-res $31 res/$35 non-res for additional family members or if you enroll in two classes taught by R. Jordan within the same session period Ages: 5 years old and up 41531 -A 41531 -B 11531-A Th Th Th 1/9-2/13 2120-3127 4/3-5/8 5:15-5:45 pm 5:15-5:45 pm 5:15-5:45 pm YOUTH OIL PAINTING 4:30-5:15 pm 4:30-5:15 pm 4:30-5:15pm Youth, ages 7-17 years, will have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors. Your child will also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. This course allows students to learn on an individual basis at their own pace, while making new friends and developing new talents. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Maria S.c. Davi $27 res/$30 non-res 41521 -C 41521-D Tues Fri 1/14-3/4 1/17-3/7 3:30-5 pm 3:30-5 pm There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply information will be provided at time of registration. 26 Winter 1996 Herculean �CLASSES MARTIAL ARTS KARAtE In today's world, families are concerned about issues of violence, gangs, weapons, and child molestation/abduction. This class is designed to provide participants with proven methods of increasing one's alertness and awareness, as well as, providing a solid philosophy in self defense, self discipline, and self confidence. The class is on-going and students may enroll at any time. For more information on specific styles or levels, call the instructor at (707) 425-1847. Locations: Wed Classes at Community/Swim Center Thur Classes at Historic Clubhouse Fri Classes at Community/Swim Center Instructor: Joe Garcia Fees: $45 res/$48 non-res Monthly fee $25 res/$28 non-res - additional family members JUDO Judo is a martial art that concentrates primarily on throwing and grappling techniques. The striking and self-defense techniques are practiced only in 'Kata form. Judo has been an Olympic event since 1964, and is the only martial art to become an official Olympic sport. The instructor will take registration for all classes at any time during the sessions. If you wish to speak to the instructor pri or to enrollment, you may call 799-9906, or you may visit. the class. Location: Instructor: fees: Ohlone Community Center Wayne Cunningham $35 res/$38 non-res Based on a monthly rate $17 res/$19 non-res additional family members 51519-G 51519-H 51519-1 51519-J January February March April Junior Class - Ages 7 to 11 MonlWed Continuing 6:30-7:30 pm Senior Class - Ages 12 and up MonlWed Coptinuing 6:30-8:30 pm *There will be a $10 late paymentfee if the monthly fee is not paid by the 10th of each month. 51529-G 51529-H 51529-1 51529-J January February March April All White Belts - Beginners & children under 10 Wed 4:30-5:30 pm All Yellow Belts - Children under 10 yrs, 9 KY Wed 5:30-6:30 pm All Green Belts - Children under 10 yrs 6:30-7:30 pm Wed All Yellow Belts- Adults Thur 5-6 pm All Green Belts and Beginner White Belts - Adults Thur 6-7 pm All Purple Belts and Brown Belts - Children & Adults Thur 7-8 pm All Belts - students must have fighting gear .to attend this class. No exceptions Fri 5:30-6:30 pm * There is an additional fee of $28.50 for the complete uniform. All orders and payments for the uniform are taken by the instructor. 27 Winter 1996 Herculean �SENIOR SERVICES COME VISIT YOUR SENIOR CENTER! HERCULES SENIOR CENTER III CIVIC DRIVE 799 - 8219 Friends, Food, Fun and Companionship is what the Hercules Senior Program is all about. Join us for a day of activities or just come and relax fQr awhile. Our program provides a variety of social and recreational activities in a friendly atmosphere where the emphasis is on hospitality. You will be warmly welcomed by our volunteer staff when you stop in to visit our center. Here you will find a variety of social and recreational services for all seniors. The Hercules Senior program and support services are available to adults 60 and over. Our activities and prograins welcome participation by adults of all ages on a space available basis. These services include classes, day trips, nutrition services, health screening services, multi-cultural enrichment, and much, much more! We strive to ensure a physically and emotionally comfortable environment for all, as well as encouraging socialization with peers. Please drop in and say hello to our staff and volunteers Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p .m. Our center will provide you with updated information on current and upcoming activities and events. ON-GOING ACnVlnES Golden Days Hot Lunch Program provides a full meal for Seniors at a very reasonable cost. Donation is suggested at $1.50-1.75. You must reserve at least one day in advance no later than 12 noon. Call us for more information or a monthly menu. I , Mon-Wed-Fri II :30 a.m. Participants must be age 60 or older. Sign up one day prior. Cost: $1.50-$1.75 . Pot Luck Lunch 2nd Thur of month 12 Noon Hercules Healthy Hikers Mon and Thur 9:00-10:00 am . This walking group meets at Refugio Valley Park, Bingo Mon-Wed-Thur-Fri 12:30-2:00 pm 28 Winter 1996 Herculean SPECiAl SERVICES Free Blood Pressure Screening 2nd Wed of the month Ila.m. courtesy of the Rodeol Hercules Fire District Legal, Health, Personal, Immigration & Job Referrals Notary Public Free Service - Call for Referral - By appointment only Classes . Ceramics Monday 9:30-11:30 am $1 BruShes, glazes, and paint provided; green ware and firing are extra. . Miscellaneous Crafts WedlFri 10:00 a.m.-I:00 pm Free Nutrition 2nd Thur 10:00-11 :OOarn Instructor: Tracy Baker, Doctors Hospital Free Tai Chi Tues Instructor: Bryan Umeki 9:30-11:00 a.m. DRIVER IMPROVEMENT FOR DRIVERS 55+ This course is designed for mature drivers to help increase awareness of driving precautions that can and should be used to compensate for diminished physical and visual skills. You will improve your driving skills and become eligible for reduced insurarice costs. When you complete this 8-hour course of instruction with our experienced driver education instructor, you will receive a 3 YEAR CERTIFICATE, registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles . This certificate registration is your record of eligibility for REDUCED AUTO INSURANCE PREMIUMS. The four-week course will be offered at the Hercules Senior Center. The fees may be paid to the Adult Education Department or to the instructor at the first class. Call 215-4666 for registration information. Th 2/27-3/20 9:30-11 am $12 �SENIOR SERVICES IF YOU DON'T SEE YOUR FAVORITE CLASS, LET US KNOW THE ART OF FLOWER ARRANGING SEASONAL CRAFTS Join us on Wednesday and Friday mornings at 10 a.m. for a few get-togethers and share your talents with us ... This·course introduces students to contemporary and or find out what hidden talents you have! Our projects traditional ways of flower arranging. Classes are dssigned change. with the seasons and holidays, so we may be to help students appreciate the beauty in their immediate creating greeting cards one week and spring flowers the environment and develop their artistic competence. · . next. There is no fee, but we ask that you share your Students will learn how to create their own designs with ideas. and maybe surplus materials. garden flowers and materials readily available. WedlFri Ongoing 10:00-11 :30 a.m. Free This is an on-going class which meets every other Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Students will be given an EXPLORAnON IN ART FOR overview of flower arranging and demonstrations of different styles and approaches. The instructor will SENIORS MIXED MEDIA explain the tools and materials recommended. Bring a pen ,/ and notebook. Best of all, this is a free class! Call 223This class introduces Seniors to a variety of art media 1726 if you have questions. Please call the Senior including ink, charcoal, water based paint, colored Center· between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. to verify day since pencils and more! (Sorry - no oil paints) class meets on alternate Saturdays. Instructor Diane Rusnak, Bay Area artist and teacher for 30 years, emphasizes personal creative expression as well as teaching good composition and artistic techTai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese exercise designed to niques. Students may sign up with the instructor. There promote flexibility, strength, balance and coordination. It is no fee for instruction, but students must furnish their also emphasizes stretching and slow graceful movements own supplies. This class is on-going and, students may and is especially good for reducing tension in the body. enroll at any time. The form of Tai Chi being taught by instructor Bryan Umeld is called Kwang Ping Yang Style, which is at Tues January 14 through May 10 a.m.-l p.m. Free least 3,000 years old, and is rarely taught outside of Chin:!. This class is also beneficial as a tool for meditaVOLUNTEERS NEEDED tion purposes. TAl CHI Tues , On-going 9:30-11 a.m. Free Looking for a Few Good Volunteers to teach seniors how to use a personal computer. The goal is to assist seniors to learn basic sldlls on Windows 95 and associated applications. If you would like to assist, call Kathy Gagnon at 799-8219. A/lENnON ALL CRAFTS PEOPLE Do you have a special sldll or a craft to share with us? Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. we get together for needle craft and o~ Friday we do seasonal craft projects. Come and join our group. There are no fees but we exchange ideas and craft supplies. Call us at 799-8219 with your ideas or questions! 29 Winter 1996 Herculean �YOUTH SERVICES CHIlDREN'S SERVICES CHILD CARE TINY TOTS The Parks & RecreatiQn Department Qffers a BefQrel After SchQQl Child Care PrQgram fQr children in grades K-6. The Child Care PrQgram is designed to. enhance the child's schQQl experience through sQcializatiQn and recreatiQn activities. The program Qperates during the schQQl year from 6:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. The Tiny TQts program is a preschQQl experience.fQr children 2 yrs. 9 mQS. to. 5 yrs. Qf age. The Tiny TQts PreschQQl cQnsists Qf two. different types Qf program QptiQns to. serve the children based UPQn their age. The program is designed to. assist yQur child in develQping self-cQnfidence and self-esteem, alQng with a sense Qf resPQnsibility and independence. The activities will CQver the sQcial, emQtiQnal, physical, intellectual, and creative aspects QfyQur child's develQpment. RegistratiQn is alSo. Qpen to. nQnresidents and is accepted Qn a first CQme, first serve basis. All children in Tiny To.ts must be co.mpletely to.ilet trained. No. diapers o.r pull ups. The daily schedule is structured te Qffer a variety Qf activities including crafts, games, SPQrts, cultural appreciatiQn,and life skills. Within the daily schedule there is also. a shQrt time allQtted fQr hQmewQrk. The Child Care PrQgram is Qffered in the City's Child eire Buildings at OhlQne SchQQl, Hercules SchQ1l1 (Lupine Site) and at Hanna SchQQ!. FQr mQre infQrmatiQn, please CQntact the PrQgram Co.QrdinatQrs at each lQcatiQn. Register at the CQmmunity Swim/Center, 2001 Refugio. Valley RQad. FQr infQrmatiQn call: (see beIQw). Hanna Ranch Child Care Clr. Rd. License No. 070215103 Lupine Child Care Ctr. License No. 070209101 OhlQne Child Care Clr. License No. 07Q210873 2480 Refugio. Valley 245-4803 1905 Lupine 799-8259 1616 Pheasant 799-8224 All registrations are at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. ALL CHILD CARE AND TINY TOT PROGRAMS WILL BE CLOSED DECEMBER 23, 1996 THROUGH IANUARY 3,1997. Tiny TQts programs are Qffered at the fQllQwing IQcatiQns: Lupine Child Care Center 1905 Lupine 1616 Pheasant Ohlo.ne Child Care Center Fo.xbo.ro. Co.mmunity Center 1025 Canterbnry Drive The "Little Learner" pro gram is designed to. introduce children to. the preschQQl experience. The emphasis Qf this class is' learning hQW to. wQrk with Qthers in a variety Qf SQcial situatiQns. Numbers, cQIQrs, shapes, and letters are introduced and special attentiQn is paid to. bQth large and small mQtQr develQpment. TlTh 9-12 nQQn $82 res/$86 nQn-resIMQnthly The Little Learner program is held Qn T/Th at Lupine Child Care Qnly. The "Pre-Kindergarten" program is designed fQr 4year-Qlds who. will start kindergarten the fQllQwing schQQl year. This program is designed to. prepare children for kindergarten, and nQt to. accelerate them beyQnd the basic requirements set by the schQQl district. MlWIF 9-12 nQQn $120 res/$126 nQn-resIMQnthly FQr mQre infQrmatiQn, please CQntact the Tiny TQts Program CQQrdinatQr at 799-8259 Qr 799-8235. Space is limited. 30 Winter 1996 Herculean �YOUTH SERVICES DAY CAMPS INTERSESSION DAY CAMP " PROGRAM Intersesssion is a weekly day camp offering care for children who are out of scbool during their tract break on the Ohlone School Multi Track Education Program. The program is open to school ·age children, grades K-6. There will be arts, crafts, sports, games, music and lots of fun! Registration is on -going. Space is limited to 28 children each week. This program is held at Ohlone Child Care Center, 1616 Pheasant. For more information call 799-8224. INTERSESSION DATES FOR 1996-97 SESSION II Green Track Yellow Track Red Track Every Wednesday at ihe Lupine Site and every Friday at the Ohlone Site Recreation Specialist Jeanne Krall comes to visit the camps to lead camp children in Physical Education activities! Come join the fun! For more information on the Intersession Day Camp call Ambra Bonham, Ohlone Child Care Site at 799-8224. ALL CHIlD CARE PROGAMS WIll BE ClOSED FOR THE HOliDAYS FROM DECEMBER 14 THROUGH JANUARY30 PARENTS- DON'TFORGET TO MARK YOUR CAlENDARS! • WINTER BREAK DAY CAMP WIll BE HElD FEBRUARY 19, 20, 21 WITH REGISTRATION BEGINNING JANUARY 130 November 25 to December 20 January 6 toJanuary 31 * January 29 to February 28* *Yellow and Red Tracks will be out the week of January 29 to January 31. SESSION III Blue Track Green Track Yellow Track Red Track March 3 to March 28 March 31 to April 25 April 28 to May 29* May 27 to June 13* *Yellow and Red Tracks will be out the week of May 27 to May 31 31 Winter 1996 Herculean �TEEN ACTIVITY PROGRAM SAFE. FUN ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS 1997 TEEN CLUB OFFICERS! The Parks and Recreation Department is proud to announce the names of the 1997 Teen Club Officers: • Loni Incamati - President • Sarah Pustilnik, Vice-President • Lynn Incarnati, Secretary • Larry Wheeler, Treasurer \ C) .t .· a . . Members are: ·'i • Erin Krall . \ ' . I ' , "}? • Bill Roberts ' . 1 .',' \ • Vinson Ferrinho • Tiffany Washington \-~f ;& ;,~ ~ • Octavia Mims \... . , • Jennifer Douglas j :Y . @)" >,~ l '/ " C ' .... PARKS & RECREAnON TEEI( CLUB Congratulations to the 1997 Teen Club officers and members! Membership is for one year. Annual Membership fees are $20. Teen Club Members assist the Parks and Recreation Department with developing recommendations for programs and services to better respond to the needs and interest of youth. The Teen Club will assist the staff with fund raising, concession stand and special events. The Teen Club will meet on the fIrst Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Community/Swim Center 200 I , Refugio Valley Road. All meetings are open to interested persons. Meetings will not exceed one bour. The Teen Club Members are registered volunteers with the City of Hercules. In exchange for volunteer service, members receive free use of the Teen Activity Center and free admission to all Teen Special Events including: Day Camp, Dances, Workshops, Guest Speakers and Local Excursions! TEENS ENJOYING THEMSELVES ",T MARINE WORLD AFRICA USA 32 Winter 1996 Herculean All interested youth ages 14-18 should stop by the Community/Swim Center and complete a Teen Club and City Volunteer Application. All youth under 18 must have parent/Guardian permission. Youth ages 12- I 3 entering 7th grade may participate in the program planning meetings but will not vote or hold office in the Teen Club. All Teen Club Officers must be at least 14 years old. Teen Club Officers consist of: President, VicePresident, Secretary, and Treasurer. ~ , �TEEN ACTIVITY PROGRAM LETS AlL DO THE MACARENA! TEEN ICE SKATING SOCIAL! ADULT CHAPERONS NEEDED!!! No. 41612·A . The City of Hercules Teen Center is sponsoring an Ice Skating Excursion to Oakland U.S. Ice Center on Saturday, January 18, 1997 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Fee is $10 per person This trip includes: Round trip on WestCat from the Community/Swim Center, Round trip on BART from the El Cerrito Del Norte Station, Admission and Skate Rental. Reservations are required. The last day to sign·up is Friday, January 10, 1997 at 5 p.m. Contact the Parks and Recreation Department for additional information and reservations. TEEN WINTER BREAK FUN EXCURSION! No. 41614·A - Enjoy your Winter Break at the Hercules Teen Club Day at Marine World on Thursday, February 20, 1997 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fee is $22 per person and includes Round trip on WestCat from the Community/Swim Center· and admission to Marine World. The day to sign up is Friday, February 14, 1996. One ·ofthe Parks and Recreation Department's Primary Work Objectives of the Youth Services Division is to expand participation in the year round Teen Activity Center Program by providing special events, excursions and dances for the youth. We need adult chaperons to assist the staff with Teen Activities. ARE YOU A CONCERNED PARENT/GUARDIAN? DO YOU WANT YOUR TUN TO TAJ([ PART IN SAfE, WELL-SUPERVISED TUN EVENTS? WILL YOU TAJ([ RESPONSIBIUTY IN ASSISTING WITH TEEN PROGRAMS? THEN YOU SHOULD ATTEND THIS MEETING! WHAT: PARENT/GUARDIAN MEETING ON YOUTH ACTIVITIES WHEN: MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 1997 WHERE: HERCULES COMMUNITY/SWIM CENTER, VIllAGE ROOM. 1001 REFUGIO VALLEY ROAD, . TIME 6 TO 8 P.M. TOPICS: .RULES & REGULATIONS FOR TEEN DANCES CHAPERON DUTIES AT DANCES AND TEEN EXCtmSlONS TEEN PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES TEEN VALENTINE DANCE! PLEASE CALL 799-8133 OR 799-8191 IF YOU WILL BE ATTENDING THIS MEETING. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT AND PARTlClPATIONI No. 41608·A • The Hercules Teen Center will present a Valentine Dance on Friday, February 14, 1997 from 8 to 11 p.m. Admission is $5 in advance or $6 at the door. Doors close at 9:30 p.m. Tickets will be available at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Food and soft drinks will be on sale. A professional Dis.c Jockey will provide the music! For additional information; call 799-8291. 33 Winter 1996 Herculean �TEEN ACTIVITY PROGRAM HOW MANY STRIKES CAN YO(l MAKE? TEEN BOWLING LEAGUE!! The City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting registrations and deposits for the upcoming winter/spring teen bowling league. Pinole Valley Lanes will provide reserved lanes! Bowling sessions consist of two bowling games per week. Upon conclusion of this 20 week 'leagne each participant will receive their choice of a prize. WHEN: FRIDAYS ONLY! BEGINNING JANUARY 17 AND ENDING MAY 30, 1997 (20 WEEk LEAGUE) TIME: 6:00 TO 7,15 P.M. PRIZES: CHOICE Of ONE THE fOLLOWING ITEMS: '24" OR 26" MOUNTAIN BIkE-MOUNTAIN BIkE-IS SPEED '20" RACING BIkE '16" ROADMASTER BIkE 'RHINO Sj>ARkLER BOWLING BALL PWS FREE USE Of 1JOWLING SHOES, BOWLING BALL AND ONE FREE SOfT DRINk WEEklY! THE CITY Of HERCULES IS NOT RESPONSIBLE fOR AWARDS! PINOLE VALLEY LANES WILL ISSUE ALL AWARDS AS AGREED fOR THIS BOWLING LEAGUE fEE. $20 DEPOSIT WILL BE APPLIED TOWARDS LEAGUE f£E. REMAINING BALANCE Of ',80 TO BE PAID AT SlO PER WEEk. DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 1997. REGISTRATION. ALL fEES MUST 1JE PAID AT THE COMMUNITY/SWIM CENTER, 2001 REfUGIO VALLEY ROAD. PHONE: 799-8291 OR 799-8233 41613-A FRI 1/17-5/30 6:00-7:15 LOCATION, PINOLE VALLEY LANES 1580 PINOLE VALLEY ROAD IN PINOLE. UE. SlO PER WEEk (20 WEEkS) 34 Winter 1996 Herculean ADVANTAGES OF LEAGUE BOWLING: YOU GET A FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE! A SAFE ENVIRONMENT! COMPUTERIZED SCORING! P1OS!YOU HAVE ALL THE FUN! �SPORTS & fITNESS fOR YOUTH TEACH YOUR CHILD DEFENSIVE TACTICS! Twice as Hungry? YOUNG OlYMPIANS SElFDEFENSE & SAFETY AWARENESS FOR YOUTH AGES 5-15 nst alld H< lOT I"Y 6n SDb Of 991 lor ony foot\olt9 sub. tG ood at Hercu les Subway · OfTer expires 1131197 Not valid with any other offer. On e per coupon. This program is designed for self-defense purposes only! Our program enhances self-esteem, confidence and selfdiscipline. Students are placed according to age and ability. Emphasis is on learning physical and verbal skills for self -defense against bullies and adults. Course content includes: Break-aways, and techniques for close contact (being grabbed, etc.) communication skills and confident posture. Weekly safety awareness information addresses the lures strangers use on children and teens. Each successive 10-12 week session provides reinforcement of previously learned techniques in addition to new and more advanced instruction. For information call (510) 734-3413 . Location: Senior Center Instructors: Young Olympians Staff Fees: $2lregistration (one time) $4/lesson Additional family members pay $3 per lesson. You may pay weekly or receive a $4 discount if paid in full. Mon WANTED TEENS TO lOIN THE Weekly 5:15,6:00, 6:45,7:40 p.m. Registration and payment will he accepted at first class meeting. *No class on December 23 & 30. TrEN ClUB · 35 Winter 1996 Herculean �,I , , SPORTS & fiTNESS fOR YOUTH 8E PART OF A TEAM - PLAY 8ASKET8AJ.1.! ELEMENTARY BASKETBALL TEEN BASKETBALL The Elementary basketball program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills in addition to assisting in the development of eye-hand and running coordination. More experienced players should improve ineach of these skills. League fee includes a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, league games, referees and awards at the conclusion of the season. The Teen Basketball Program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is designed to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills in addition to assisting in the development of eye-hand and running coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fee includes a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, league games, referees and awards at the conclusion of the season. The league is open to boys ages 13 to 16 years old with beginner to advanced skill levels. The league is open to boys and girls ages 10 to 12 years old with beginner to advanced skill levels. Participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate at the time of registration. Birthdays of players must fall between January 9, 1987 and March 23,1984 . The league will have priority registration for Hercules residents only and then open registration. Maximum enrollment is 80. There will be an information meeting to discuss rules and regulations on Wednesday, December 11th at 6:30 p.m. at the Community ISwim Center. Practice sessions will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays, either from 4 to 5:15 p.m. or 5 to 6:15 p.m. League games will be played on Friday at 4 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m., II :45 a.m. and I p.m. with each team normally playing once per week. Location: Fee: Community Swim Center Gym $60 res/$65 non-res 41706-A ,41706-B 41706-C 41706-0 MIW MIW TlTh TlTh 1113-3126 1113-3126 1114-3/27 1114-3127 4-5:15 pm 5-6:15 pm 4-5:15 pm 5-6:15 pm Priority registration (Hercules residents only) was taken 10/1-11/15. Last day for sign-ups is Monday, December 23, 1996 36 Winter 1996 Herculean Participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate at the, time of registration, and be 13 yrs. old by the start of the league, March 24, 1997 and not turn 17 yrs. old by the end of the league May 30, 1997. Tryouts will be held for the (80) eighty players during the first three days of the participant registered practice time. It will then be decided which practice session of either Mondayl Wednesday or TuesdaylThursday the participant will be placed on. League games will be played on Friday at 4 p.m. Saturdays at 10:30 a.m., 11 :45 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. with each team normally playing once per week. There will be an information meeting to discuss rules and regulations on Monday, March 24 ~t 6:30 p.m. in the Village Room at the CommunitylSwim Center. 11706-A 11706-B Location: Fee: 3124-5/31 MWorTTh MIW or TTh 3/24-5/31 CommunitylCenter Gym $60/res-$65/non"res 4-5:15 pm 5-6:15 pm Priority registration for Hercules residents only will be taken from January 1 to February 12. Open registration for residents and non-residents will be taken February 13to March 24, 1997. Maximum enrollment 80 participants. Sign up early! �SPORTS & fITNESS fOR YOUTH TENNIS ANYONE? YOUTH & ADULT TABLE TENNIS This program is designed to provide competitive table tennis action for all youth who want to improve their knowledge and skill of the game. The table tennis tables used are approved by the U.S. Table Tennis Association and the International Table Tennis Federation. Join the crowd for this exciting program for an annual membership fee and drop-in pass.Location: OhloneCommunity Center 190 Turquoise 5170S-A&B Wed S:30-1O:30pm Fri 7 :00-10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am- 4:00 pm Play is supervised by registered volunteers of the Hercules Table Tennis Program: Fees: Ages 19 & up Annual Membership: $20Ires-$22/non-res Drop-in 20 Pass Fee: $30/res-$32/non-res Fees: Ages 6 to IS Annual Membership: Drop-in 20 Pass Fee: $10/res-$12/non-res $20 Jr. Pass Ages 6-12 $25 Teen Pass Ages 13-1S .Annual Membership fees will be sold at 50% discount July 31,1997 to October 31,1997. All annual memberships must be renewed by November 30 of each year. Fees must be paid at the Community/Swim Center. Each participant must bring hislher receipt to Ohlone Community Center. Comfortable, Personalized Dental Care • • • • • • • , Dentures - Partials & Relines Permanent Teeth To Replace Dentures Cosmetic Dentistry Periodontal Care - Gums Intravenous Sedation For Your Comfort State-of-the-Art Antiseptic Procedures Convenient Payment Plans ERCULES DENTAL CARE · John B. Wayland, DDS ·Call Today! 799-3100 37 Winter 1996 Herculean �SPORTS & fiTNESS fOR YOUTH XEEP FIT - lOIN IAZZENCISEt YOUTH OPEN GYM . M-F Youth Basketball 2-4 pm 9-16yrs Note: Open gym programs are not available during league programs. Conflicts with league play will be announced by the City. The art of jazz dance combined with the science of exercise physiology. Each 60 to 65 minute class includes both easy-to-follow, fun aerobic-dance routines and muscle toning andstretching exercise; a warm-up precedes the aerobics, and cool down and stretch follows the exercise. All to the beat of great music, from oldies to jazz to the newest populartunes! New students may . register at class and join anytime. We suggest you bring a mat and water. Location: Community/Swim Center, Main Room Instructors: Linda Young & Valerie Conwright 6:30-7:30 pm' 9-10 am Fees: Drop-In: $ 6 8 Classes: $28 Winter 1996 Herculean The department must have a minimum of four (4) teams to run the league and a maximum of eight (8) teams will be admitted. Rules and game schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on Monday, February 10, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. in the Press Room. Individuals are encouraged to sig" up on the player i"terest list for possible placement 0" teams. Call 799-889295 if you are i"terested or have questions. Roster Deadline: Location: Fee: February 3, 1997 Community Swim Center Gym $185 per team & $5 for each additional non-resident player. 41709-A Tues 2/25-5/12 7-11 pm 4 Classes: $20 12 Classes: $36 'Baby-sitting available these classes only. Fee: $1.00 per family. 38 The Hercules Park and Recreation Department will be forming a New Winter 1997 Young Adult Basketball League. The league is designed for ages 16 to 19. Roster forms and information will be available after December 15, 1996. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is lO·with a .minimum of six players. All games will be officiated by the Recreation Staff. The Basketball Officials will be using modified NCAA Men's Rules. League fee includes staff, two rounds of league games, playoffs, referees, and shirts for fust place team and awards for first, second and third places at the conclusion of the season. JAZZERCfSE Mon-Thur Sat/Sun SON S YOUNG ADULT BASKETBALL LEAGUE • �SPORTS & FITNESS HOW ABOUT RENTING THE GYM FOR YOUR SPEClAJ. SPORT? GYMNASIUM FOR RENT OPEN GYM PASSES Rent the Community Swim Center Gym for Basketball or Volleyball practices, games anq business recreational games! The City of Hercules Community/Swim Center complex has open gym passes available for residents and nonresistants. Resident passes allow participants ·to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry, while the . nonresidents passes are for convenience only and are set at the regular drop-in rate. Open Gym Passes are valid throughout the year. The City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department operates the Community/Swim Center Gymnasium which is available for limited public use. Reservations will only be accepted with a completed application .and payment for the hours rented. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. All contact regarding the reservation, fees, rental time and on site coordination will be arranged with the original applicant only. Reservations will not be taken more than one (I) month in advance or less than two (2) weeks prior to the planned activity. An attendant will be present during the entire event. Adult supervision is required by applicant during the event. Applicants interested in renting the gym are encouraged to view the facility prior to renting. The gym has a maximum capacity of 100 persons for a sports event. 'Standard rental includes main room with two (2) portable basketball units or two (2) volleyball units, 100 folding chairs and indoor restroom. Fees: $50/hour $60/hour resident non-resident Limited dates and times are available. Please contact the Sports League Manager for available times and dates at 799-8295. Dynamite. Pass 10 visits Adult $20 res/$22.50 non-res Youth $ 12 res/$15 non-res Avid Athlete 25 visits Adult ~50 res/$56.25 non-res Youth $25 reS/$27.50 non-res Identification win be requested for purchase of resident discount passes. Drop-in rates: Adults: $2.25 Youth (15 & under) $1.50 for daytime use only By The Bushe1..or By the Bag. .. Season's Best Produce Fresh from the Farm, Four Bakeries, Fresh Fish and Seafood, Fresh Pastas arid Sauces, Espresso and Gourmet Coffees. Solano County's Best Kept Secret Shop Year/Round ... if The gym will be closed from December 24 through January 1 for the holidaysl Old ToWIi Vallejo Farmers' Market Downtown Vallejo Georgia at Sonoma Saturdays 9 AM-I PM -INFO -' (707)552-3115 39 Winter 1996 Herculean �SPORTS &-FITNESS SHOOT SOME HOOPS! OPEN GYM PICKUP GAMES Open Gym periods are ongoing. Players, beginner to advanced, ate encouraged to drop in. Open Gym periods are for fun and designed to create a social, recreational environment where everyone feels comfortable participating. Come on down for an energetic game of . Basketball· or Volleyball! Location: Community/Swim Center Gym / Adult Fee: $2.25 Youth Fee: $1.50 Daytime use only! Local Businesses: MondaylFriday Gym is now available for public use for either Basketbitll or Volleybitll fwm 12 noon to 2 p.m. M-W-F · Mon M-Tu-Th Wed Adnlt B '.bitll Adult B' ball Adult B'bitll Adult V'ball 10:00-12 noon 7 :00-10 pm 7:45-10 pm 7:00-10 pm 18yrs&up 16 yrs&up 16 yrs & up 16 yrs&up Note: Open gym programs are not available during league programs. Conflicts with league play will be announced by staff. The gym will be closed from Decmeber 24 to January 1 for the holidays. MEN'S OPEN BASKETBALL LEAGUE The Hercules Parks and Recreation Department will be forming its Winter 1997 Men's Basketball League. The league is designed for ages 18 and over. Roster forms and information will be available after December 15, 1996. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when SUbmitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 10 with a minimum of five players. All games will be officiated by certified basketbitll officials using modified NCAA Men's Rules. League fee includes staff, two rounds of league games, playoffs, referees, and shirts for first place team and awards for first, second and third place winners at the conclusion of the season. There mdst be a minimum offour (4) teams to run the league and a maximum. of eight (8) teams will be admitted. Rules and game schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on Monday, February 10, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. in the Press Room. Individuals are encouraged to sign up on the player interest list for possible placement on teams. If you need more information please citll the Sports Manager at 799-8295. 41707-A Mon Roster Deadline: February 3, 1997 (After registration period ends, teams will be accepted if space permits.) Community Swim Center Gym $450 res/$500 non-res Location: Fee: 2/24-5/12 7pm-ll pm There is an additionitl $5 fee per nonresident player on a resident team. To quitlify for resident team status, at least six players on a team's roster must reside within Hercules. 40 Winter 1996 Herculean �SPORTS & FITNESS 8ATTERUP! .. MEN'S '0' SOFTBALl LEAGUE CO-ED 'C/D' ADULT SOFTBAlL LEAGUE The Hercules Park and Recreation Department will be forming its 1997 Spring League. The Men's '0' Softball League is designed for male teams with ten or more players, ages 18 and over. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 16 with a minimum of 14 players. ' The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules regarding what constitutes a '0' level team will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. League fee includes staff, two rounds of league games, playoffs, referees, and shirts for first place team and awards for first, second, and tbird place winners at the conclusion of the season. There must be a minimum of four (4) teams to run the league and a maximum of six (6) teams. Rules and scheduling will be discussed at the managers' meeting on Wednesday, March 19, 1997,6:3.0 p.m. in the Press Room at the Community Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individuals are encouraged to sign up for the player interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information 'call the Sports League Manager at 799-8295 . Location: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Ohlone Park, 19.0 Turquoise Dr. Hanna Park, 248.0 Refugio Valley Road. l17.o8-A Fee: Wed . 4/2-6/25 6 pm & 7:15 pm $45.0 resident team $5.0.0 nonresident team · There is an additional $5 fee per nonresident player on a resident team. To qualify for resident team status, at least eight players on a team's roster must reside in Hercules. Fee and Team Rosters are due no later than March 3, 19971 The Hercules Park and Recreation Department ~ill be forming its 1997 Spring League. The Co-Ed 'C/O' Softball League is designed for Co-Ed teams with ten or more players, ages 18 and over. Games will be played on Wednesday evenings. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting their registration fee . Maximum roster size is 16, with a minimum of 14 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules regarding what constitutes a 'C/O' level team will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. League fee includes staff, two rounds of league games, playoffs, referees, and shirts for first place team and awards for first, second, and third place winners at the conclusion of the season. There must be a minimum of four (4) teams to run the league and a maximum of six (6) teams. Rules and ' scheduling will be discussed at the managers' meeting on Thursday, March 2.0,1997,6:3.0 p.m. in the Press Room at the Community Swim Center, 2.0.01 Refugio Valley Road. Individuals are encouraged to sign up for the player interest list for possible placement on teams . For more information call the Sports League Manager at 799-8295. Locati~n: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Ohlone Park, 19.0 Turquoise Drive; Hanna Park, 248.0 Refugio Valley Road. 117.08-0 Thur 4/4-6/26 Fee: $45.0 resident team $5.0.0 nonresident team 6pm& 7:15 pm There is an additional $5 fee per nonresident player on a resident team. To qualify for resident team status, at least eight players on a team's roster must reside in Hercules. Fee and Team Rosters are due no later than March 3 19971 . , 41 Winter 1996 Herculean �SPORTS &FITN£SS PLAY8AUI CO-ED '0' ADULT SOFTOALL LEAGUE TENNIS LESSONS Lessons at several levels will be offered by longtime local teaching pro Amado Lozano. The beginning level The Hercules Park and Recreation Department will- be stresses instruction in the basic strokes: forehand, . forming its 1997 Spring League. The Co-Ed '0' backhand, volley, overhead and the serve. At the intermediate level, stroke improvement is still stressed and Softball League is designed for teams with ten or more added emphasis is placed on instruction and drills players, ages 18 and over. Games will be played on related to ball direction, court coverage and keeping the Wednesday evenings at Woodfield and Hanna Park. ball in play. Advanced instruction will continue to stres.s Participants ·must register as a complete team and must the fundamentals, but with instruction and drills emphahave a team roster when submitting registration fee. sizing skills needed in match play --- placing shots, Maximum roster size is 16, with a minimum of 14 sustaining a rally, developing a consistent serve. Stuplayers. dents will play points and matches against one another, discuss conditioning and the potential for entering The league is sanctioned by .the United States Slow-Pitch tournaments. Softball Association and USSSA rules regarding what constitutes a '0' level team will apply. All umpires will Location oflessons: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts be USSSA certified. League fee includes staff, two $15 per 1/2 hour private lesson or $60 per Fees: rounds of league games, playoffs, referees, and shirts for hour for four 112 first place team and awards for first, 'second, and third week session. place winners at the conclusion of the season. $30 per one hour private lesson or $120 per one hour for four The department must have a minimum of four( 4) teams week session. to rup the league and a maximum of six (6) teams. Rules Individual Lesson Schedule: and scheduling will be discussed at the manager's Private lesson for the winter months can be . meeting on Wednesday, March 19, 1997,6:30 p.m. in the arranged through the Sport League Manager. Call 799-8295 if you would like Press Room at the Community Swim Center, 2001 to schedule lessons. Refugio Valley Road. Individuals are encouraged to sign up for the player interest list for pos.sible placement on teams. For more information call the Sports League Manager at 7998295. Location: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Ohlone Park, 190 Turquoise Drive Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Road. 11708-B 11708-C Mon Tues Fee: 3/31-6/30 4/1-6/30 6 pm & 7:15 pm 6pm&-7:ISpm $450 resident team/$500 nonresident team There ·is an additional $5 fee per nonresident player on a resident team. To qualify for resident team status, at least eight players on a team's roster must reside in Hercules. Fee and Team Rosters are due no later than March 3, 1997! 42 Winter 1996 Herculean �SPORTS & fiTNESS TENNIS ANYONE? TENNIS FAClllnES AVAIlABlE! Tennis Court Rules and Regulations signs are posted at all City Tennis facilities including Refugio Valley Tennis Complex, Woodfield Park, and Foxboro Park. These tennis facilities are available to the public by rental permit or on a first-come first-serve basis. Hours & Fees Refugio Valley Tennis Complex: Refugio Valley Rd & Pheasant Drive Daily 7 am to 4 pm @ $4/hour/per court Daily 4 to 10 pm @ $5.50/hour/per court SatlSunIHolidays @ $6/hour/per court Except Mondays & Tuesdays from 3 to 7 pm and Saturdays 3 to 5 pm for City Lessons Foxboro Tennis Courts: 1025 Canterbury Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Woodfield Tennis Courts: 1919 Lupine Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Tennis Court Reservations Tennis court reservations are available to Hercules residents only; there is a one-hour minimum on all tennis court facilities. Reservations are accepted at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. TOURNAMENT PLAY: Recognized Community Organization $6/hour/court Private Organizations $12 per hour/court Commercial Use $15 per hour/court COURT RULES AND REGULATIONS: 1. 2. Tennis shoes must be worn Courts are available on a first come, first serve basis or by reservation 3. Drop·in play is limited to one hour and fifteen minutes 4. Waiting players must be present to hold position for play 5. Court reservations preempt non-reserved court play 6. City sponsored programs have priority 7. No food on tennis courts 8. No bike riding, roller skating or skateboarding on tennis courts 9. City sponsored lessons ONLY no public instruction. 10. Tennis Tournaments by permit ONLY! II. Tennis Court Rules And Regulations Will Be Enforced 12. No alcoholic beverages allowed at any parks or courts. Call 799·8291 for further information. 43 Winter 1996 Herculean �HOW TO REGISTER GENERAL REGISTRATION POLICIK" WALK-IN REGISTRATION All registration is on a first come, first serve basis unless specified in the course description. Preregistration for all programs is recommended. We encourage participants to register at least one week in advance of the All walk in registrations are accepted at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:30a-7:00p and Fridays, 8:30a-5 :00p. Saturday office hours are only in effect during the months of April through September from 8:30a-12:oo noon. Preregistration is recommended for all programs at least one week prior to the starting date of the course course starting date. Please make checks and/or money orders payable to the CITY OF HERCULES. Payments may be made with VISA, MasterCard, Check, Cash or Money Order. All registration fees must be accompanied by a completed and signed registration form. A waiver of liability is also required for certain activities as specified in the course de- scription. A $5.00 late registration fee will be added to all registration received one hour prior to a course starting time and/or after a course has begun. 11l<, late registration fee will not be added to some extended course sessions until after the second class meeting as specified in the course description. Some courses may be canceled or combined due to lack of registration. Proof ofresidency will be asked upon registration. Driver's license, utility bin, or other form of identification is acceptable. RESIDENTS ARE1HOSE WHORESIDE WTIHlNTHE CfIYLIMITSOFHERCULES. Registration and payment for one session does not guarantee enrollment in subsequent sessions. unless payment is received in full for all applicable sessions. Parents/Guardians must register their children if under the age of 18. If there are changes in the course schedule or if the course is full, you win be notified by our staff prior to the class starting date. A mail drop is provided near the main entrance to the office if registration is received after regular business hours. Please do not drop off cash payments. REfiINl) POLICY Refunds and/or transfers will be granted on or before the first class meeting. No refunds or transfers will be granted after the first class meeting. There is a $10.00 service charge on all refunds initiated by the participant. If the course is canceled by the Hercules Parks and Recreation Department, the participant will have the option of transferring to a similar program, or will be granted a full refund. Refunds may be given after a course has begun due to a particularmedical condition if a doctor's note is provided. These refunds are at the discretion of the Recreation Supervisor. 44 Winter Herculean MAIL-IN REGISTRATION Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure. Copies of the registration form may be made if more forms are necessary. Please enclose your payment information. Payments may be made with VISA, MasterCard, Check, or Money Order. Please do not mail or drop off cash payments. You may mail your registration form and payment to the Hercules Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, Ca. 94547. A course receipt will be mailed to you confIrming your registration into the class. If you have not received verification of your registration by the fIrst class meeting, please call the Hercules Parks and Recreation Department at (510) 7998291. If your registration check is returned to you, the class is full and you will automatically be placed on a waiting list. PHONE-IN REGISTRATION Please fin out the course registration form provided in this brochure for each participant and program you are interested in. Make sure you have your VISA or MasterCard information available when you call. This information will include the name of the card holder, the account number, and the expiration date. Phone in registration will be accepted during regular business hours and/or by leaving a voice mail message on our registration line (510) 799-8291. If you are registering by phone after hours, please include all the necessary information on the registration form and payment form; including a contact number so our staff may contact you for further infor- mation in order to process your registration .. }<'AX-IN REGISTRATION Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure and fax to (510) 799-8288. VISA and MasterCard payments will only be accepted for fax registration. �City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form Parent/Guardian Name (if participant is under IS yrs of age): Address: _ _ __ __ _ __ _ __ Participant's Name Daytime Phone: _ __ _ __ _ City: _ __ _ _ _ Zip Code: _ _ _ _.Evening Phone: _ _ _ _ _ __ Birthdate Course Number and Title Dates Times (if under ISyr) I. \ 2. 3. \ \ \ 4. \ \ \ \ Credit Card Type: _ _ _ MasterCard _ _ _ VISA Card No. _ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ Exp. Date: _ 1_ _ 1__ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Date: _ _ __ _ _ __ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectalon of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume Ihe risk of my injuries, or that of said minor,. that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgements that"may result from any property damage or personal injuries that 1 or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or wlUll! engaged in sponsored activities. 1 also agree 10 indemnify, defend, and hold luzrmless the City of Hercuks, its officers, agents, and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City or its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature: ____________________________________________ Daw: __________________ (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under IS years of age) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- -- - - - - - - - - - -- - - -- - - - - City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form Parent/Guardian Name (if participant is under IS yrs of age): Address: _ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ __ Participant's Name Daytime Phone: _ _ _ _ _ __ City:·_ __ ___ Zip Code: _ _ _ _E,vening Phone: _ _ __ _ __ Birthdate Course Number and Title Dates Times (if under ISyr) I. 2. 3. 4. \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ Credit Card Type: _ _ _ MasterCard _ _ _VISA Card No. _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ Exp. Date: _ ' - 1__ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ _ __ _ _-'-_ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ Date: _ _ __ __ __ 1 understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgements that may resulJ from any property damage or peNonal inJuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, Us officers, agents, and employees from any and aI/loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City or its officers, agents, or empwyees. Participant Signature: _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ Date: (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under IS years of age) �';ue 9da~t anafysis ofyour home. 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You Have A Friend In Real Estate Susan Vendil 758-7707 (]3roli.!r - Owner 'Top cproaucer Pannie !Mae £isti1llJ (]3rok.!r " f}'"ou '{{Love :My Service" rp rrrostwortliy CALIFORNIA Professiona{ l!.dHOMES http\ \listi1llJfinR.,com email: e.fJerulU@Ucnetcom.com City of Hercules 111 Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 BULK RATE PERMlT#23 RODEO,CA Postal Patron The Herculean Winter 1996 Caring � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/5cb2a7a156ef996210bb554af7655401.pdf a84a634f159262fe2188ef5f6f2cc5a8 PDF Text Text THE HERCULEAN FALL 1997' CITY OF HERCULES INFORMATION & ACTIVITY BROCHURE �, THE 'HERCULEAN FALL 1997 -INFORMATION & ACTIVITY BROCHURE City Directory 799-8206 799-8200 799-2521 799-8291 799-8291 799-8219 799-8222 799-8246 799-8242 799-8241 799-8244 799-8215 799-8204 City Manager City Hall - General Information City Hall Fax Community/Swim Center Parks & Recreation Department Hercules Senior Center Finance DeptIBusiness License BusinesS/Community Development Engineering Public Works Building Inspections City Clerk Personnel- Job Hotline Police Department Rodeo-Hercules Fire District EMERGENCY ONLY 799-4561 911 City Council 799-8206 799-8260 Mayor Terry Segerberg Vice Mayor Lloyd Wagstaff Council member Herma n Blackmon Councilmember Andy Paras Councilmember D. T. Watson Planning Commission Barbara Horton Bill Leong Kris Valstad Trevor Evans-Young, Sr. Ramon Taraya Community Services Commission Michelle Jtagaki Lawrence Ross Edwin Lucas Janet Taraya Bill Prather Joanne Ward Gloria Perez • CITY HALL HOURS: MONDA Y THROUGH FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Table of Contents City Message Herculean Events City Scene Public Works Public Safety LibaryNews Parks & Recreation Rental Facilities Classes Adult Activities Youth Activities Martial Arts Senior Services Youth Services Teen Activities & Services Sports & Fitness Mail-In Registration I - 4 5 - 6 7 - 9 lO- II 12 15 17 20 - 14 16 19 22 44 - 27 30 31 33 35 38 43 45 24 27 30 32 34 36 39 , �City Message Celebrating diversity in our community Property Owners Approve Continuation of .Landscaping and Street Lighting Assessment The City of Hercules fonned a Landscaping and Street Lighting Assessment District in January of 1984 to fund landscape installation, maintenance, and street lighting. Assessments have been collected each year since the formation of the District. In 1996, California voters approved Proposition 218, which eastablishes a new procedure for property owners to vote for new taxes and assessments. In the case of Hercules, continuation of the Assessment District required a vote. The City Council held workshops, attended meetings of homeowners association and other citywide organizations to encourage support of continuing the District services The City also held an open house at City Hall to discuss the Landscaping and Street Lighting Assessment District and the benefit of its continuation. Ballots were mailed to property owners in late April and were due on June 10. Per Proposition 218 requirements, voting was based not only on the owner's support or opposition to the continuation of the District, but on the assessed value of their property. There were 6,800 ballots mailed with a total assessment value of$807,098.92. Thirty (30) percent of those ballots were returned for the following vote: A majority of the vote, weighted according to the assessment amount, affirms the continuation of the District at the same amounts assessed in Fiscal Year 1996-97 and provides the authority to the City Council to annually adjust the assessments according to the Consumer Price Index for Fiscal Year 1998-99 through Fiscal Year 2002-03. Because of property owner support, Hercules will continue to provide the same levels of park and other landscape maintenance and street lighting services Hercules residents value and expect to keep Hercules an attractive and liveable community. Fall 1997 Herculean �City Message Celebrating diversity in our community Great Things Going On in Hercules The Close of the City's fiscal year (as of June 30th) and development of the coming year's budget is the time to look back on the activities and accomplishments which contributed to making Hercules a great place to be. During 1996-97, Hercules became even better as: • Hanna Park Ballfield was completed and opened for public use. • Landscape and Lighting Assessment District was confirmed by property owners to continue public services. • San Pablo Avenue widening and improvements from Hercules Avenue to Sycamore Avenue were completed. • Highway 4 Safety Improvement Project Environmental Impact Report was completed and circulated for comment by the regional transportation agency, bringing that project a major step forward toward construction - now planned to begin in late 1998. , HIRING SOON ... The City of Hercules will be recruiting for several positions during the.next few months. Those positions include Police Officer, Senior Planner, Construction Projects Manager and Civil Engineer. Anyone who is interested and qualified should check the job listings in the lobby of City Hall at 111 Civic Drive or call the Job Hotline at (510) 799-8204. • Hercules Community Television coverage of local activities expanded to include televising Planning and Community Services Commission meetings. • Planning process was initiated for renovation and reuse of the Pacific Refining site for residential and commercial developments. • City continued coordination with BART and other regional agencies to provide a commuter rail station in Hercules. • Caltrans continued reconstruction and retrofit of the 1-80 bridge for seismic safety. Project will be completed during 1998 ensuring safe exit routes for Hercules residents. • City Council approved development of third Child Care Center facility adjacent to Hanna Ranch Elementary School. • West Contra Costa Unified School District completed initial grading for development of Hercules Middle SchoollHigh School on Refugio Valley Road. The schools are expected to open in Fall 1999. • City Council completed study process for future development of the Lower Refugio Valley and approved a residential and commercial project to be developed on property fronting San Pablo Avenue. 2 Fa111997 Herculean �City Message Celebrating diversity in our community City Adapts Fiscal Year 1997-98 Budget Following a series of public workshops and hearings over a two month period, the City Council approved the City's FY 1997-98 Operating Budget on July 8. The budget includes total expenditures of $7.2 million to provide for the delivery of all City programs and services. This amount represents the very low amount of approximately $379 per capita based on the community's population of 19,000. Due to the cumulative effects of the loss of City property tax revenues to the State (total $900,000 over 3 _years) and the overal slow growth in all major City revenue categories, this year's budget review was focused on eliminating a projected $500,000 revenue to expediture deficit. To accomplish this, the City Council review included a comprehensive evaluation of all City programs, services and activities and options for improved cost efficient service delivery. A combination of the following actions resulted in reduction of the deficit to only $79,000. This amount is funded through use of the City's reserve fund. The budget was made possible by the following: • • • • • Transfer of City general funds from capital projects to operating budget. Three day unpaid employee furlough Reduction of contract services Reduction of employee training costs Reduction of routine supply costs In order to respond to community needs and interests, the City Council approved the following limited new items: ' • Expanded Hercules Community Television Coverage of City Council subcommittee meetings • Future addition of community development staff to process new development applications (funded through new development fees) • Police eq)lipment (funded through dedicated public safety funds) This is what happens when you dump things into the storm drain. Did you know that dumping one quart-of motor oil down a storm drain contaminates 250,000 gallons of water? Under the direction of the City Council and the new City Manager, the City will complete a comprehensive evaluation of the organization and its service delivery techniques to id-entify and implement further improvements. In addition to successfully resolving the coming years' -budget deficit, the City continues to look for ways to do things better and at lower cost to ensure thecommunity's continued fiscal stability and future. Copies of the budget are available at the City Hall, III Civic Drive. Fall 1997 Herculean �Hercules Welcomes New City Manager Ken Hobbs is the new City Manager for the City of Hercules and the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency. He is responsible for the overall management, administration· and staff direction for the City. Prior to coming to Hercules, Mr. Hobbs was the Assistant City Manager and Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency for the City of Victorville. He was also the Executive Director responsible for the conversion of George Air Force Base, now the Southern California International Airport. Prior to joining the City of Victorville, Mr. Hobbs served in a variety of positions for Riverside County including Administrative Analyst to the Board of Supervisors and Executive Director of the Riverside County Economic Development Corporation. Mr. Hobbs has been very involved with issues relating to development, fmancing, trade and housing at the local, state and federal government levels. He has been a governmental appointee to the California Base Reuse Committee and currently serves as a governmental appointment to the California Housing Financing Agency Board of Directors (CHFA). His expertise in these areas is very important to the City of Hercules. . ,~~ 4 Fall 1997 Herculean Ken Hobbs is an active member of the Hercules community where he resides with his wife Debbie. �Herculean Events Everybody loves a parade.. . 18th Annual Victorian Crafts Faire The City of Hercules Parks and Recreation cordially invites you to attend the 18th Annual Victorian Crafts Faire scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, November 8 and 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m. at the Hercules Community/ Swim Center. This holiday festival features over 40 artisans displaying their original hand crafted gift items/collectibles, and beautiful jewelry. The weekend festivities include food, entertainment, children's activities, and thrilling fun for all ages. Santa ChillS will also be making his first appearance this year, so that kids can get their requests in early for the Christmas season. For further information or applications, please call the Hercules Parks and Recreation Department at (510) 799-8291. November Community/Swim Center Community Services .Commission Check us out! We are new and improved! The Hercules Community Services Commissionis getting fired up to take on new projects and services for the community. We have new members who are looking for opportunities to interact with the community's "movers and shakers", as well as provide quality leadership and advice for recreation services in this community. The Community Services Commission has recently expande<;l their meeting schedule to include a second meeting of the month to discuss and plan community activities with local non-profit and cultural orgrarrizations. In addition, the Commission has also implemented quarterly Saturday meetings with the local organizations to develop a community calendar, improve upon communications and interactions between the City and community organizations, and to provide assistance where applicable in coordinating and ilIlplementing community activities for Hercules. Some of the projects that the Commission is currently involved with include Non-Profit Recognition Program for local organizations, Heritage Garden Memorial Plaque Program, Sister City .Visitation Planning and Implementation, and Cultural Festival Planning for 1998. The Community Services Commission challenges everyone in the community to become involved with your community,and find out how you can help keep Hercules alive and well! We need your support and assistance to keep this City looking and feeling good. For further information regarding the Community Services Commission, please refer to page 18, or tall the Parks and Recreation Director at 799-8291. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Have you wondered what it would be like to stand behind a .camera and televise meetings or events? Well, here is a golden opportunity for res idenis of Hercules to do just that. Volunteers are needed on a regular basis for Monday and Tuesday evenings and on some otlier occasions to assist the Hercules cable staff. Previous experience would be great, but not required. Training will be provided by the cable staff. ':'olunteer applications are available at Hercules City Hall, 111 Civic Drive. For more inform~tion, call (510) 799-8215. Fall 1997 Herculean 5 �Herculean Events · You're invited! Host Families Needed/or Japanese Visitors The Hercules Sister City, Tsushima, Japan, will once again be sending a delegation to visit our fine City. Our guests are scheduled to arrive the first weekend in October, and are generally between the ages of 14 and 16. In the past, the community has been gracious in offering homes to house our· v.isitors, and have provided the opportunities to tour some local attractions. If you and your family are interested in participating as a host faniily for one or more of our visitors, please call Ken Segerberg at 7996031. The host families are needed for Saturday, October 4 through Tuesday, October 7. Community Potluck to Welcome,Sister City Visitors History of the Hercules Sister City Asso,ciation In November, 1981, Hercules signed a friendship agreement with Tsushima in Refugio Valley Park. It was commemorated with the dedication of Tsushima Friendship Bridge, symbolizing the joining together of both cities. Tsushima, in turn, renamed Nishiki-machi Street to Hercules Street. The Hercules Sister City Association is affiliated with Sister Cities International which grew out of a concept first envisioned by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956. He felt that citizens working together on a person-to-person leve! through cityto-city affiliatioos could foster international understanding and strengthen world peace. Today over 900 U.S. communities are linked with 1,519 partners in 110 countries. Dedication of Tsushima~ Friendship Bridge, November . /98/: Do you recognize th e bridge in Refugio Valley Park? 6 Fall 1997 Herculean The Hercules Sister City Association, in conjuction with the City of Hercules Community Services Comrillssion, will again be hosting a Community .Potluck on Saturday, October 4 at the Senior Center (time to be announced) in order to welcome our Japanese visitors. There will be a variety of great food, free entertainment, and lots of opportunity to socialize with friends and neighbors. The main entree will be provided by the City, so hors d' oeuvres, side dishes and desserts are needed from the community to complete our menu. If you are interested in attending or need additional information, please call Ken Segerberg at 799-6031. �City Scene Protect your garde.n the less-toxic way! We're On the Net! Have you visited the Hercules Web site yet? Although it is still a little rough, we would like for you to come explore it and let us know what you think. Besides plans to provide the residents of Hercules with the latest meeting announcements, departmental and community calendar information, and information about the City, development is underway to improve the way you can do business and communicate with City Hall. Class registration, electronic forms and other items are on the drawing board as future offerings. You can send us your questions and comments on-line by completing the form found under the [Questions and Comments] section of our Web site. The City of Hercules can be reached at http:// www.ci.hercules.ca.us or via the ABAG Web site · at http:// www.abag.ca.gov, so surf in for a visit. Fall 1997 Herculean 7 �City Scene Dispose Household Hazardous Wastes Properly! Household products can poison wildlife and potentially harm your family!! CONTRA COSTA Household Hazardous Waste MANAGEMENT Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) products can contaminate the groundwater, poison wildlife and potentially harm your family if improperly disposed such as dumping into your garbage, storm drain or sewer. HHW are common products such as household cleaners, garden products, detergents and paints. They include any product that is flammable, corrosive, toxic or reactive (please see list of examples). Residents of Contra Costa County may properly dispose of their HHWs free of charge at weekend drop-off events. Appointments are required to minimize delays for participants. Five to ten minutes is all it takes, and you do not even have to get out of your car! Businesses generating small amounts of hazardous waste may also bring in their wastes for a fee. Call the Household Hazardous Waste program for more information at (510) 646-2286, or call (800) 750-4Q96 to schedule an appointment. Examples of Household Hazardous Wastes: - PAINT -OILS -SOLVENTS - FUELS -AEROSOL CANS - LIQUID POISONS (pesticides, cleaners, etc.) - SOLID POISONS (fertilizers, pesticides, etc.) -ACIDS (pool chemicals, cleaners, etc.) -OXIDIZERS . (bleaches, detergents, etc.) - REACTIVE WASTES (drain cleaners, exotic wastes) - MISCELLANEOUS WASTES (adhesives, antifreeze, putties, etc.) 8 Fall 1997 Herculean �City Scene Many Fine Pets are AvailaQle for Adoption at the Shelters • Taking care of your pets means taking care of your home Cats continue to create a nuisance for Some residents. Cats spray trees and shrubs with urine and utilize dirt, sand, and gravel areas;'''': of properties for litter boxes. Many animal control services, local ' ;S-~"~ ' veterinarians, and most cat lovers support Cat $30 the spay/neutering and immunization of Dog 0-20 lbs. $35 felines to control overpopulation and Dog 20'50 lbs. $50 disease. Some people feed cats and other Dog 50+ lbs. $80 animals without realizing how this process Neuter: seemingly cares for the animal, but in time, Cat $15 negatively affects a neighborhood. Dog 0-20 lbs. $20 Dog 20-50 lbs. $35 The Animal Services Department of Contra 50+ lbs. $45 Dog Costa County provide low cost spay and neuter services. . Vaccinations also available by appointment. Keep License Tags on Pets! Impound $45 Board per day $15 Second Impound: Impound, board. and additional fee of $40 Third Impound: Impound, board. and additional fee of $70 Fourth Impound: Impound. board, and additional fee of $100 Fifth and Subsequent Impound: Impound. board. and additional fee of $150 . Protect you pet! Strays impounded by the Animal Services Department.will be held for only 72 hours before the pet is either put up for adoption; or put to sleep. However, athe stray impounded is wearing a name tag, the pet is held for 5 business days. The pet is held for 10 working days if it is wearing a current license tag. Therefore, keep those license tags on your pets!! Trap Rental Pinole Shelter 651 Pinole Shores' Drive Pinole, CA 94564 (510) 374-3966 Martinez Shelter 4849 Imhoff Place Martinez, CA 94553 (510) 646-2995 Spay/Neuter/ Vaccination Clinic 4849 Imhoff Place Martinez, CA 94553 (510) 646-4484 24-Hour Emergency .Number (510) 646-2995 . Lost ana Founa Volunteers: Pinole (510) 798-1773 Martinez ' (510) 724-1036 Animal traps can be rented from the Pinole Animal Services Department at $5.00 per day with a security deposit of $40 per trap. For more information about leash laws, license fees, rabies control, adoptions, or any other animal services related questions please contact the Pinole Animal Service Department at (510) 374-3966. Fall 1997 Herculean ·9 . �Public Works 1997 Teen Employment Summer Training Program Farewell to the Teens The City of Hercules' Fourteenth Annual Teen Employment Summer Training (T.E.S.T.) program has ended for this year. The T.E.S.T. program employs local youths to perform a variety of maintenance related tasks during the summer months. Major projects completed this summer include pruning trees and remoying debris throughout the, city, painting porches and steps at the Hercules Historic Clubhouse, painting basketball backboards and support poles at ' Foxboro and Woodfield Parks, and renovating existing and installing new drinking fountains at Refugio Valley Park, Woodfield Park, and Ohlone Park. This program has been a win-win situation for the city and the teens. The young men did a great job. The Maintenance Department would like to thank them for their efforts. To participate in next year's T.E.S.T. program, be sure to keep a look out , for the City's job announcements. To learn .about the City'S most clirerit job openings, you may call our 24~hour Job Hotline at (510) 799-8204. .............. 1997 Teen Employment Summer Training Workers: ~ (ftom left to right) Front row- Mike Dupree, Tyrone McCauley, Charles BUrian, Alex PaJang. Back row- Alex Huezo, Scott Seavers 10 Fall 1997 Herculean �Public Works Here s some important traffic information 1-80 reconstruction affects roads to Hercules . As part of the 1-80 Reconstruction Project, Caltnins is working to reconstruct the eastbound and westbound 1-80 overpasses in Hercules to prevent catastrophic damage to the City of Hercules in the event of an' earthquake. The bridges are being reconstructed to meet stringent earthquake-safety standards and to accommodate the addition of high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes, more commonly referred to as "carpool lanes." Construction activity in this area has been particularly difficult due to the elevation of the bridges over two major streets in Hercules. 180 crosses approximately 60 feet over heavily used Sycamore Avenue and Bayberry Avenue. As a result, the completion of this project while maximizing safety and minimizing the impact to traffic has been a challenge. RECONSTRUGTlON Iit/tnzn!; 1-80 reconstruction activity in Hercules is separated into three major phases. The first phase, which was completed in early October 1996, involved the construction of a new eastbound 1-80 overpass and the demolition of the old overpass. The second phase, which was recently completed, involved the construction of a new overpass in the same space 'where the old eastbound 1-80 overpass was located. This will allow construction crews to demolish the old westbound 1-80 overpass as a part of the third phase of construction. The remainder of the third phase involves reconstruction of a new westbound 1-80 overpass in the same location. Caltrans anticipates . completion of the project in Hercules . in the Summer of1998. If you have any questions, please contact .the 1-80 Public Information Center at (510) 215-8080. San Pablo Dam Road Update • EBMUD continues their installation of of a 60-inch pipeline from San Pablo Dam to the Sobrante water treatment . facility, located near the intersection of Valley View and Amend Roads. Traffic will be rerouted around the construction areas. This project should be completed in mid-November. For information call 287-2053. Fall 1997 Herculean II �Public Safety On the home front Domestic and Family Violence The Hercules Polide Department is giving Domestic and Family Violence its highest priority. Violence of this type accounts for approximately 50% of all assaults in our community and the negative impact to the family structure is all too often carried out in the form of juvenile crime and related social concerns. In order to properly respond to this growing problem, the Police Department will engage its officers in specialized training directed at recognition, prevention and the use of resources targeting the victim and offender. The Departtnent is also spearheading a regional Domestic / Family Violence Symposium that will take place on October 6"', in conjunction with "Domestic Violence Awareness Month." The Symposium will be represented by support groups, including; Battered Women's Alternative, Rape Crisis, Trauma-Crisis Intervention, Victim! Wituess Assistance and other agencies concerned with this important issue. The program is geared toward educating law enforcement, courts. district attorneys, support groups who are interested in "breaking the cycle of violence" that impacts our society on a regular basis. The Department's ability to expand its efforts in the area of Domestic Violence is made possible through a recent $10,000 grant from the East Bay Public Safety.Corridor Partnership. The Police Department is actively supporting legislation addressing Domestic Violence and providing for the confiscation of any mechanical devices used to stalk victims, i.e., telephones, fax machines, and automobiles. If you have questions or are interesting in assisting the Department Police Department with its efforts, please contact us at 799-8260. I Officer Keys Promoted to the Rank of Sergeant I i Officer Wendy Keys was promoted to Police Sergeant at a promotional ceremony on July 16, 1997. She became the 1" female to join the supervisory ranks since the inception of the Police Department. r I • Chief Michael Tye and Sergeant Wendy Keys 12 Fall 1997 Herculean Sergeant Keys began her law enforcement .career in 1981 with the San Francisc'o Police Department where she served for nearly six (6) years. In 1987, Keys joined the Hercules Police Department as a Police Officer. Sergeant Keys has received numerous commendations from citizens and police management throughout her career while enjoying the respect of her peers. She has been involved in training programs and personnel development which will serve her well in her new position. Sergeant Keys is genuinely concerned and interested in the future of this community and will be a strong asset to the supervisory team and the organization as a whole. Congratulations to Sergeant Wendy Keys!!! �Public Safety School's Open ... Drive Carefully School's Open - Drive Carefully Did you know that in 1996, 83 children were killed in California traffic collisions while bicycling or walking? In the United States, in 1995,27 percent of the people killed orinjured in pedestrian collisions were between the ages of 5-15 years old yet they only represent 16 percent of the population. POLICE DEPARTMENT Schools's open and that means the traffic risk has increased for children. The increase in risk is brought on by a number of factors: • increased exposure to traffic when walking to and from school or the bus stop • excitable and unpredictable behavior at the beginning of the school year • a lack of traffic experience on the part of young students • a motoring public that has grown accustomed to fewer childre in the traffic mix during summer months Fortunately, there is much that drivers can do to help children: • Slow down around schools and res;jd~mtial4'~ • Remember the speed limit in a --"- i:"_' although some jurisdictions reduce • Watch outfor children! They J~e:ihplflijag,JI~I¢i,( and forget to look for cars • Understand that children are in traffic • Look for clues that cross guards, bikes, • Obey school bus stop on a school bus, • Drive with extra the horizon obscures V ""Ull • Clear foggy car wl[ldo'~l':!l.l.1d mi:rrolrshieftite.# Ij)i:!i in the morning ,",', Fall 1997 Herculean . 13 �Public Safety Attention all teachers and educators! Community Pride Through Vehicle Abatement Graffiti, litter and abandoned vehicles are often the initial signs of urban decay while sending a signal to the criminal element that a community has ceased to care about its conditions. The "broken window" theory states that crucial battles to save a neighborhood must be fought over apparently minor social infractions. If this is not done, then by the time the offenses are great enough to justify police time arid effort, the struggle is often lost. The City of Hercules takes great pride in its ability to fight and win these minor battles. In keeping with that tradition, the Police Department will be using volunteers to assist with an aggressive enforcement program targeting abandoned and unregistered vehicles. Hercules Municip3.l Code, Section 3-4.1005 provides that no person who owns or has possession, custody, or control, of any vehicle, shall park such vehicle upon any street or ally for more than seventy-two (72) hours. Vehicles in violation qf this ordinance are subject to tow and the incurring related costs. The. Police Department asks for your support and cooperation as it works to insure that the "broken window" theory does not take hold in our community. . Most Frequellt Calls Apr May False Alanns Suspicious Circumstances Juvenile Complaints Miscellaneol4s . Disturbances Other Calls: Assaults Burglary Residential Automobile Auto Theft Vandalism 14 Mail Thefts and Credit Fraud Jun The Police Department has recently completed a complex and productive 74 investigation involving the thefeof mail and related fraud crimes from more than 100 victims throughout Hercules and the greater East Bay. The suspects, male and female , worked in a small group as they drove 49 throughout neighborhoods and targeted mail boxe& for credit cards, credit . . offerings and checks used to make major purchases by telephone. 71 62 48 46 29 .47 54 29 36. 63 mail theft in progress in that area and provided a very good vehiCle In June of this year, an alert citizen in the South Wildwood area reported 9 12 12 4 8 8 .5 21 15 40 7 14 Fall 1997 Herculean 12 9 13 description. Officers were able to locate and stop the vehicle and arrest two female suspects from Richmond and San Pablo. The subsequent investigation involved numerous search warrants and netted recovery of stolen mail, checks, credit cards, savings bonds, and several large items of furniture purchased with the use of stolen credit cards. The Police Department and the U.S. Postal Service are jointly pursuing federal prosecution against those arrested. It its believed that those arrested may be responsible for mail thefts that have plagued this community over the last two (2) years. Still one more example of how the Police Department and its community can work together toward making a difference. �Comic book drawing workshop for.. teens! . After-School Teen Tutoring Begins The branch of the Contra Costa County Library serving Pinole and Hercules will begin after~school Teen Peer Tutoring sessions for high school students on Monday, September 15 from 3:30-5:00 in the library meeting room at 2935 Pinole Valley Road, Pinole. The free, drop-in service is offered each . Monday and Tuesday afternoon to any high school student who needs help with a difficult subject. High school students who serve as peer tutors are eligible to receive college credit at Contra Costa College. For more information, call the Pinole Library at 758"2741. Annual Book Sale The Friends of the Library will hold their major Annual Book Sale in the library meeting room at 2935 Pinole Valley Road on Saturday, October 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m.. On Sunday, October 19th, all remaining books will be half price from noon to 4:00 p.m. The Friends also have an ongoing book sale in the library. Better books are on the bookshelves near the front circulation desk and bargain books are shelved in the baCK comer of the library on the last row of shelving. The Friends raise several thousand dollars each year to support services and programs at the Pinole-Hercules branoh library. For more information or to become a member of the Friends group, call the library at 758-2741. Homework Helpers Needed , Monday Tuesday Make a difference in a child's life. Adult volunteers are needed Monday . Wednesday and Wednesday afternoons to provide homework assistance to sixth through Thursday . eighth grade students as part of an outreach program at public middle Friday school sites throughout West Contra Costa County. This program is part Saturday of the After-School EnrichmentProgram, a community-based collaborative Sunday program managed by the West County Public Education Fund, in which many self-esteem and skill-building activities are offered free to public middle school students. The Homework Helpers program operates from October through May. For more information, call Janet Hildebrand or Celeste Steward at 758-2741. 1 pm to ' 9 pm lOam to 6 pm 1 pm to ' 9 pm Closed 1 pm ·to 5 pm lOam to 5pm Closed Fall 1997 Herculean 15 , �Library News · Read all about it! . Stories at the Library Preschool children between the ages of 3 and 5 years old are invited to Picture Book Time Tuesdays at 1:00 in the library meeting room. Storytime sessions begin October 14-December 2. Registration begins October 7. Please caB the library at 758-2741 for registration and information. Preschool and elementary school children may drop in on Mondays between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. for the Book Buddies Program to 'hear stories in the Picture Book area with Volunteer "Grandma Pat." Focus Group for African Amencan Collection Development As part of a project to further develop the library's collection of materials about African and African American history, biography, and culture, library staff invite the public tQ attend a focus group meeting to offerinput about the community's information needs. The meeting will be held in t\le library meeting room on Saturday, November 8, at 11:00 a.m. 1997 REGIONAL BUSINESS FAIR Get to know your local businesses! Presented by the Crockett, Hercules, Pinole, and Rodeo Chambers of Commerce 16 Fall 1997 Herculean �PARKS & RECREATION HONOR We will honor our commitment to deliver quality services by seeking continuous improvements within E °NTH U ScI;:uSMcipation. We will provide services to the community with a positive, enthusiastic attitude that encourages City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Mission Statement The Parks and Recreation Department's programs and services are designed to promote and positively impact the health R fr ESPEC1- We will resfect the residents within the community and we wi! value our rich ethnic diversity. C ' 0 U RTESY We will provide services to the community in a polite, courteous manner. UN AN D 'I NG " and wellness, crime prevention, the quality DE~S"'" of life, and the ethnic and cultural harmony ...... I r-"\ We will strive to understand and meet the needs/ within the community of Hercules. The priorities of each individual. Parks and Recreation Department prides itself on delivering quality programs and ,services wh ich promote community and We will strive to lead by sharing our vision and social interaction; quality recreational and promoting community teamwork by way of example. leisure time activities for all ages; and to assist and support families in providing a positive environment for the development We will promote excellence and maintain the highest of youth in Hercules. principles of professional service. ' The Parks and Recreation Department serves over 3,000 households annually for a total of 4,600 active participants. Our goal We will make the quality of our services our number is to anticipate the changing needs and one priority by initiating innovative problem solving and ensuring participant safety. interests of our community in order to improve upon our $ervicedelivery, and to maintain recreation services as an economical investment within our community. We need your continued support and participation to build a strong and healthy community! Monday- Thursday Friday Saturday . Sunday L EADERSHIP E S XCELLE,N CE E RVI C E 9:00 am to 6:00 pm 9:00 am to 5:00 pm 9:00 am to 12:00 noon Closed Weekend Hours will be discontinued September '0, 1997 for the winter season until April 1998. Fall 1997 Herculean 17 �PARKS & RECREATION Chairperson •••••••••••••••••••••• Joanne Ward Vice Chair...................... Michelle Itagaki Commissioners ............ _.... Edwin Lucas Gloria Perez The Community Services Commission meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 111 Civic Drive. The first meeting of the month is dedicated to regular Commission business, and the second meeting is dedicated to the planning and coordination of Citywide special events, such as the Cultural Festival and Sister City Celebration. All individuals or organizations are encouraged to attend the meetings and provide suggestions and feedback to the Commission members. Bill Prather Lawrence Ross Janet Taraya Community Services Commission (from left to ~ right) FrontRow- Gloria Perez, Janet Taraya, Joanne Ward, Michelle J/ogaki. Back RowlAwrence Ross, Edwin lAcas, Bill Prather. Community/Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road (510) 799-8291 Facility Rentals, Recreation Classes, Cqmmunity Events, Aquatics Acting Park .. & . . Ohlone Child Care/Day Camp 1616 Pheasant Drive 799-8224 or ·799-8212 Recreation Director•••.••.•..••. Christine Helweg Recreation Assistant ............. Pedro Jimenez Program Coordinator............Ambram 50nham Aq.uatics Facility Manager........... Mike Arwine Assistant Coordinator................. ~ ..... Diana Fall Children's Services, Senior Center, Teen Center, Sports, and Concessions Hanna and Lupine Child CarelTiny Tots 1905 Lupine Road 799-8259 or 799-8235 Recreation Supervisor............. Alexander Hall Senior Center Coordinator...•.. Kathy Gagnon Prog ...am Coo ...dinato.............. Marsha Reynolds Sport.. League Manager............... Greg Dwyer A89i9~nt COordinator. .•................ Pat Hewitt 18 Fall 1997 Herc~lean �PA'R KS & REC REATION 1998 YOUTH SWIM TEAM TASK FORCE II •• Due to the phenomenal success of the 1997 season, we have already begun to make our plans for the 1998 swim team season. This past season, a Swim Team Task Force was created in order to assist the Parks.and Recreation Aquatic staff in developing this year's team, as well as to prepare for the next season. The Task Force is . comprised of six volunteer community members who assist the department in the. selection 'of the team name and mascot, training and soliciting parent participation, registration of members, ordering of supplies and team uniforms, and other miscellaneous organizational aspects for the team. Task Force Members (from left to right) ...... Michael Chin, Donna Chin, Anna ...-.... Speros, Kathy FarWeU;Ilonnie Hidayat, Tom Hidayat. 'A .sPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE CO M M U NITY 8c A HEARTY CONGRATULATIONSII On behalf of the Hercules Parks and Recreation Department and the Swim Team Task Force, we would like to thank this community for its genuine interest and unyielding support for the 1997 Pre-Swim Team. This year's team had an overwhelming reSponse - w ith over 90 swimmers participating for our very first year. The Aquatics division and coaching staff especially wishes to thank the parents of the team, which dedicated their time and energy in order to make this team a success! The staff truly appreciates the feedback and suggestions that were received over the 1997 season, and now we will be able to take these suggestions and make the 1998 season better than ever! Task Force Members meet the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Community/ Swim Center. Current meeting dates include 9/11, 10/9, 11/13, and 12111 . We encourage any interested individuals or families to attend the meetings and provide any input to the planning process. If you are unable to attend, you may address any correpondence to the Task Force members, in care of the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, CA 94547. Public Swimming willbe continuing through the month of September from 1:30 pm - 6:00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. The Adult Masters Swim Program and Water Exercise Program has been a/so extended through September. For more information, please call the Community/ Swim Center at (510) 799-8291 . Fall 1997 Herculean 19 �RENTAL FACILITIES Introducing ... guide to the EVENT RESOURCE LISTING!! Your one-stop resource local merchants who specialize in providing services for your special social occasions. This listing was uniquely designed to aid potential Hercules facility rental applicants with the following categories of services ... Local merchants and service providers are encouraged to participate as a means ofbenefiting your business and potentially expanding your clientele. A listing in the Events Resource Binder is goodfor a one year period. If you sign up anytime before November 1997, your business will receive up to a five month bonus listing through December 1998. For pricing and additional information, please call the Recreation Program Assistant at (510) 799-8291. • Catering • Florists • Balloonists • Event Planning and Coordination • Formal Wear Rentals • Invitations and Printing • Entertainers • Photographers • Janitorial Supplies • Decorators • Transportation • Rental Companies • Party Supplies • Bridal Supplies Brought to You By the Hercules Parks and Recreatiofl Department 20 Fall 1997 Herculean �RENTAL FA CILITIES fUtlier you are fiosting a welft{ing receptwn, 6irtliaay party, or any otfUr special occaswn, tlie :Hercu{es Park§ ana ~creation invites you to sliare your precious moments in any of our availa6[e jiuifities. 'Wefcome!! The Foxboro Community Center is located at 1025 Canterbury Avenue, situated in the Foxboro Neighborhood Park. This facility is best suited for small parties and meetings not to exceed 48 people. The facil ity has one small assembly room, restrooms, street parking, and a large outdoor park area including tennis and basketball courts. This facility does not have kitchen facilities. The Hercules. Senior Center is located at 111 Civic Drive, adjacent to the City Center Plaza. This facility is best suited for parties and meetings not to exceed 100 people. It has one large assembly room, with a wooden floor suitable for dancing. Additional areas include a kitchen, outdoor patio area with barbeque, restrooms, and large parking lot. The Ohlone Community Center is located at 190 Turquoise Drive, adjacent to the Ohlone Neighborhood Park. This facility is best suited for small parties and meetings not to exceed 75 people. The Ohlone Center has one medium sized assembly room, a residential kitchen, outdoo'r patio, restrooms, and a small parking lot. The Historic Clubhouse is located at 535 Railroad Avenue overlooking the beautiful San Pablo Bay. This facility is in the City's Historic District and is registered as a National Historic Building. It is best suited for parties, fund raisers, and wedding receptions not to exceed 160 people. It has' one large assembly room, a kitchen, serving room, bar room, bay window alcove, restrooms, and a parking lot. Fall 1997 Herculean 21 �RENTAL FACILITIES entafProcetfures: '[or aetaiied info171UJtWn on rentalfees, aate avai1abilty, anaapp[ication procedures, you may pickup a '[acility 5{pp[ication pack!t at tfie Community/Swim Center auring norma{ frnsiness fiours. 'Tfie pack!t contains step-by-step instructWns for bool<jng af[ of tfie City sfaciEities. '1(s.servations wi[[ bereceivea on a first come, first serve basis. 1lI='IIIII!P' !1(eservations wife afSo be tak!n no more tfian one year in aavance, anano Cess tfian one montfi prior to tfie event aate. The Community/Swim Center is located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. This facility is situated within a beautiful valley surrounded by eucalyptus groves and open· space. This facilty is best suited for parties, fund raisers, and other social events not to exceed 300 people. The Community Center includes one large assembly room with a portable. stage, thre.e multi-purpose rooms, outdoor patio area, restrooms, and a parking lot. The Community Center Gymnasium is available for rental for volleyball and basketball games for private individuals or company events! .Rental includes sports equipment, portable bleacher units, restrooms, outdoor patio area, and parking lot. . Refugio Valley Park Gazebo is very popular for outdoor weddings because of its unique design and proximity to the lake. The scenic view and easy access provide a unique location for any outdoor celebration! Electricity is available, however, rental does not include tables or chairs. Woodfield, Ohlone, and Hanna Ballfields are available for private or company rentals. There is a two hour minimum on all field rentals. Rental of these facilities does not include sports equipment or field preparations. 22 Fall 1997 Herculean �ANNOUNCEMENT HERITAGE GARDEN MEMORIAL PLAQUE PROGRAM The Community Services Commission is pleased to announce the implementation' of the Heritage Garden Memorial Plaque program. This program is designed to specifically recognize Hercules residents or Hercules civic leaders, thereby enhancing and preserving the historical aspect of the garden, and continuing to build a sense of "heritage" for the future generations. The Heritage Garden is located along Sycamore Avenue and Civic Drive, beneath the Civic Center complex. Hercules residents are encouraged to submit applications to the Community Services Commission for consideration of placement of a plaque in the Heritage Garden. Eligibility for placement of memorial plaques include the following: 1 . .All plaques must be in memorial (person must be deceased) of a resident or former resident of Hercules. At the discretion of the Community Services Commission, applications for memorial of a non-resident, who has made a direct and substantial contribution to the Hercules community at large, may be for placement within the garden area. 'In case of a minor (under 18 years of age), parents of s<\id . the .residencyand The person being hohOred must have r.or,trilh,·,t"rl",,"f Jh.e Qity of 2. '<lrstandard for.qlat which hiilS spe%O~):f;i~C:~i~J~~;lt~~ y!pes ~Q9ImlTlission. The appli.c<:\tl.t isfUllyn n"'(;U'''l;'·...... ;. a Fall 1997 Herculean 23 �CLASSES OIL PAINTING DOG OBEDIENCE Basic dog obedience helps to develop a confident rel<'ltionship between dog and ' handler. This class is d~signed for both pet and owner and will teach you to train , your dog with kindness, not abuse. The beginning class is designed for dogs over 4 months of age and will teach the handler how to train his/her dog to heel, sit, stay, stand and come on command, Location: Instructor: Ohlone Elementary School Yard Eileen Hanson Beginner Class Fee: $35 res/$38 non-res 31509-A 31509-B Sat Sat 9/6-10/11 10/18-11/22 10-11am 10-11am Intermediate Class Fee: $30 resl$33 non-res 31510-A 31510-~ Sat Sat 9/6-10/11 1.0/18-11/22 9-1'0 am 9-10 am Have, fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors, Students will also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. This course allows students to learn on an individual basis at their own pace, while developing talents that they have been wishing to accomplish for years, There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply information will be prov.ided when registering. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Maria S. C. Davi $27 res/$30 non-res 31516-A Tues 10/21-1219 1:00-3:00 pm A 55 late registration fee will be charged for any registration received after the first class meeting. HERCULES PUBLIC STARGAZING Looking for something different for an evening out? Want something fun, educational, and free to do in the evening , with the children? Under clear night skies' right here in Hercules, see exciting, brilliant views of the moon, planets, beautiful star clusters, galaxies, the Milky Way, and other wonders through telescopes and binoculars, and learn about what you see . • Come' to our public stargazing program cond,ucted by experienced amateur astronorTlers for the benefit and enjoyment of sky watchers of all ages. If you are a teacher, bring your class; if a parent, bring your children. If you are an amateur astronomer, novice.or expert, bring your own binoculars and telescopes and share your knowledge and enthusiasm. Please, no smoking or alcohol, and no flashlights without a red filter. Dress warm. For more information, call (510) 526-5974. On scheduled evenings, call (510) 799-8237 after 7:30 p.m. send completed Iol\.....~'" registration form with check, money ·o rder, VISAIMC number to 24 Fall 1997 Herculean Location: Foxboro Neighborhood Park Instructor: David Harris, Lance Shaw, & Walt Meadows Fee: No Charge Dates: 9/6,9/27,10/4, 10/25,11/1 , 11/29,12127 Time: Sat At dusk • Weather permitting! Partly cloudy OK! �CLASSES BEGINNING BALLROOM DANCING INTERMEDIATE BALLROOM DANCING Prepare for Ihose Holiday parties Qylearning basic steps andvariations in American Waltz, Nightclub Two-Step, and Rhumba! You'll also learn a popular line dance. Adults of all ages are invited to experience the joy of partner dancing! This is an outstanding opportunity for newcomers to learn the basics of "lead and follow" dancing, and for seasoned dancers to sharpen their skills and learn new steps: Dazzle the folks at those Holiday parties by learning steps and variations in Fox Trot (More Lilts) and West Coast Swing! You'll also learn a popular line dance. Adults of all ages are invited to enhance their joy of partner dancing! This is an outstanding opportunity for seasoned dancers to review some basics, and learn new steps, styles, and combinations. Location: . Instructors: Assisted by: Fee/person: Senior Center Mr. & Mrs. Jerry August Mr. & Mrs. Gani Tolentino $7.0 res/$75 non-res Location: Instructors: Assisted by: Fee/person: Senior Center · Mr. & Mrs. Jerry August Mr. & Mrs. Gani Tolentino $7.0 res/$75 non-res 31504-A Thur 315.o5-A Thur 9/11-12118* 7:3.0-9:.0.0 pm For a better dance experience, wear leather-soled shoes and clothing suitable for a pleasant dance event. *There will be no classes on Thursday, November 27 due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Individuals: Register 1/2 hour early at the first class on a first come basis. Couples: Register 1/4 hour early at the first class, or preregister at the Community/Swim Center. JAZZERCISE 9/11-12118* 8:3.0-1.0:.0.0 pm *Save over 17% by sigriing up for both the Beginning and Intermediate classes! $117 per person (resident) and $122 per person (non-reSident). Individuals: Register 112 hour early at the first class on a first come basis. Couples: Register 1/4 hour early at the , first class, or preregister at the Community/Swim Center. LONG TERM CARE AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT..• The art of jazz dance combined with the science of exercise physiology. Each 6.0 to 65 minute class includes both easyto-follow, fun aerobic-dance routines and muscle toning and stretching exercise; a warm-up precedes the aerobics, and cool down and stretch follows the exercise. All to the beat of great music, from oldies to jazz to the newest popular tunes! New students may register at class and join anytime. We suggest you bring a mat and water. Instructors: Historic Clubhouse, Mon, Wed, Sat, & Sun Community/Swim Center, Tue & Thu Linda Young & Kim Moffatt Mon-Thur Sat/Sun 6:3.0-7:3.0 pm* 9-10 am Location: Fees: Drop-In: $ 6 4 Classes: $2.0 8 Classes: $28 . 12 Classes: $36 *Baby-sitting available these classes only. Fee: $1 ..0.0 per family. Fall 1997 Herculean 25 �CLASSES INVESTMENT BASICS ThiS course will introduce you to basic information about stocks, mutual bonds, mutual funds, and other common securities: The course will include such topics as tax-free investing, alternatives to low-yield CDs, mutual funds, retirement planning, and how to read the financial pages. No previous experience necessary. Location: . Instructor: .Fee: Community/Swim Center, Press Room Dr Richard Speed, Ph.D $15 res/$18 non-res (single rate) $20 res/$23 non-res (couple rate) 31511-A 31511-B 3151f-C 41511-A Tues Tues Tues Tues 9/9"9/30 10/7-10/28 11/4-11/25 12/2-12116 7:00-8:30 pm 7:00-8:30 pm 7:00-8:30 pm 7:00-8:30 pm MODEL AIRPLANE BUILDING AND .FLYING DEBT FREE AND LIVINGTM I" Come to our workshop to find out how '1 to payoff aI/your consumer debt in 1 to 3 years, how to payoff your 30 year mortgage in another:3 to 4 years, how to operate on 100% cash and never use credit again, how to become invulnerable to economic ups and downs, how to s.a ve more than $1,000,00001 retirement wealth in the same amount onime it would take you to payoff your mortgage, how all of this can be done with your current income, and much, much, more! This class is not taught by financial planners or insurance agents, and no investments or insurance will be advocated or sold. This workship uses a linear math debt-elimination and wealth building strategy and is strictly educational. Please bring a Calculator and a list of all your debts, showing balances, interest rates, and monthly payments (principle and interest only) . Location: CommunitySwim Center, Village Room Instructors: AI Bedford and Jennifer Le Pore Youths, ages 9-17 will enjoy . Fee: $30 res/$35 non-res (single rate) learning how to build and fly their $50 res/$55 non-res (couples rate) own model airplanes. Students 'plus $5 workbook fee, $39 optional textbook will learn the basic science of power flight while having a lot of 31502-A 6:00-9:00 pm 9/25 Thu fun. Every new student will 31502-B 6:00-9:00 pm Thu 10/9 receive a control-line gas- 31502-C 6:00-9:00 pm Thu 11/6 powered model "The Plater". 41502-A Thu 1214 6:00-9:00 pm Continuing students will build a ' balso wood model. The real aWard comes when they are able to fly their gas-powered model. Class fee includes a one year membership to the Academy of Model Aeronautics which will allow the student These writing courses are designed 'f or adults or teens to fly his or her model under liability and accident/medical who are intermediate/advanced writers. Participants will insurance. The class is on-going and students may enroll explore all forms of writing depending on the interests of at anytime. p'arents welcome to attend. For more ' class members. Various forms will include biographies, information, call (51 0) 245-9310 after 6:00 pm or (415) 899- autobiographies, journals, essays, short stories, novels, and poetry. Information on how to market one's writing 9111 durtngthe day. will also be provided throughout the course . ASPIRING WRITERS . Location: Instructor: Fee: 31533-A Foxboro Community Center Heman Lee $10 class only/$20 w/ subscription to American Model Airplanes magazine Sat 26 Fall 1997 Herculean 9/20-10/25 9 am-NOon . Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Sue Clark $50 res/$55 non-res Intermediate/Advanced 10/8-12110 7:30-9 pm 31501-A Wed 41501-B Wed 1/7/98-3/11/98 7:30-9 pm- • �CLASSES BASIC FIRST AID TRAINING Medic First Aid is a basic eight hour training course in emergency care. CPR and other important emergency care skills are combined in, the course, which allows the student to function with one consistent set of priorities in a medical emergency. The training is accomplished in seven modules of instruction, and students will receive a wallet card & certificate of completion: Please bring a bag lunch. WRITE YOUR MEMOIRS OR FAMILY HISTORY You will receive guidance and inspiration on how to plan, research, write, and publish yourmemoirs or family history, plus tips on the basiqs of good writing. This class will include "memory sparkers", how to organize your ideas, ways to achieve variety in your life story, how to use photos and documents, an A to Z checklist and excerpts to read from other writer's histories and memoirs. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Sue Clark $35 res/$40 non-res 31502-A 31502-B Tues Tues 9/9-10/14 10/21-11 /25 7:30-9:00 pm 7:30·9:00 pm PHOTOS IN A SHOEBOX Don't let your baby's firs~smile, first steps, and first birthday end up in shoe boxes already bulging with neglected memories -- or worse, in albums which chemically destroy the images they were meant to protect. If you are frustrated with the condition of your family photos, feel you lack the time and creativity to make a family album, or you simply want to create a permanent keepsake, this class is for you. With hands-on assistance you wilileam how to quickly , and easily turn those boxes of photos and memorabilia into keepsake, photo-safe albums. Great for all ages or for children ages 12 and up accompanied by parent. Location: Instructor: Fee: CommunitylSwim Center, Village Room Lanette Pogue $16 res/$19 non-res 31503-A 31503-B 41503-A Thur Thur Thur 9/18 10/16 11120 Location: . Instructor: Fee: 31517-A CommunitylSwim Center, Press Room Delucchi's First Aid Training Certified Instructors $45 res/$50 non-res, plus a $5 materials fee for certification packet and handbook ' Sat 10111 8 am-4:30 pm • CARDlo-PULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) This course will teach one-rescuer CPR and foreign body airway obstruction for adults, children, and infants. The class will consist of lecture and practice on mannequins, The teachings follow those approved by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). A c'ertificate of completion will be issued through Delucchi's First Aid Training and Supply. Location: Instructor: Fee: Communityl Swim Center, Press Room Delucchi's First Aid Certified Instructors $35 res/$40 non-res 31508-A 31508-B Sat Sat 9/13 11115 8-11 am 8-11 am 6:30-9 pm 6:30-9 pm 6:30-9 pm Fall 1997 Herculean 27 �CLASSES ROMPER GYM PRE- GYMNASTICS Come explore ' with your child as they learn and grow. Romper Gym is designed especially for the two to four year old who w'ants to explore but .requires parental assistance and encouragement. Matthew Silveria brings over 12 years of motivating and training experience to assist the parent in instructing their children to balance, control movement and grow in this upbeat experience. This fun-filled class is designed for children 7 and older, and for advanced tumbling students, who are preparing for ,a more advanced gymnastics experience. Emphasis will be on balance, coordination, flexibility and strength. CommunitylSwim Center, Village Room Location: Instructor: ' Matthew Silveria Fee: $32 res/$35 non-res 31526-A 31526-B Sat Sat 9/27-10/25 11/15-12120 9:00-9:45 am 9:00-9:45 am . TINY TUMBLERS Enjoy the fun while developing body awareness. This class' is designed for children ages 4 through 6'and leads students to learn stretches, rolls, balance and cartwheels in a playful and safe envi ronment. Location: Instructor: Fee: CommunitylSwim Center, Village Room Matthew Silveria $32 res/$35 non-res' 31522-A 31522-B Sat Sat 9/27-10/25 11/15-12120 10:00-10:45 am 10:00-10:45 am YOUTH OIL PAINTING Youth, ages 7-17 years, will have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors. Your child will also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. This course allows students to learn on an " individual basis at their own pace, while making new friends and developing new talents. Location: Instructor: Fee: CommunitylSwim Center, Village Room Maria S.C. Davi $27 res/$30 non-res 31521-A 31521-B Tue Fri 10/21-1219 10/24-12119 3:30-5 pm 3:30-5 pm There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply inf0fmation will be provided at time of registration . 28 Fall 1997 Herculean Location: Instructor: Fee: CommunitylSwim Center, Village Room Matthew Silveria $32 res/$35 non-res 31523-A 31523-B Sat Sat 9/27-10/25 11/15-12120 11:00-11:45am 11 :00-11:45am BALLET FOR THE YOUNG DANCER This class is an introducti6n to the fundamental ballet movements which stimulate grace and muscular development. Your child will learn fun dances to classical music and songs children love. Students will also be invited to participate in a dance show. If you require more information, you can call the instructor at 525-4619. Clothing: Leotards, tights, and ballet slippers Location: Instructor: CommunitylSwim Center, Village Room Rosalyn Jordan Ages: 3 112 to 5 years 31530-A Thu 31530-B Thu Fee: 9/18-10/30 11/6-1116 $36 res/$40 non-res $31 res/$35 non:res for additional family members or if you enroll in two classes taught by R. Jordan within the same ' session period. Ages: 5· years old and up 31530-C Thu 9/18-10/30 31530-D Thu 11/6-1116 Fee: 4:00-4:30 pm 4:00-4:30 pm 4:30-5:15 pm 4:30-5:15 pm $42 res/$46 non res $38 res/$41 non-res for additional family members or if you enroll in two classes taught by R. Jordan within the same session period. �CLASSES I POM AND C HEER TAP FOR BOYS AND GIRLS In this course, students learn arm motions, hand, leg, and feet positions and voice projection. Cheers, Chants, and dance movements are taught with flair and enthusiasm from experienced instructors. This is an ongoing program 'and ' returning students will learn advanced techniques. Students will be prepared for school team tryouts looking sharp and jazzy! Students will also gain self confidence, self esteem, flexibility, strength and stamina. High energy and lots of fun! Routines and great rhythmic patterns for dancing feet will be taught. Besides developing coordination and grace, this class stirnulates concentration which can be important in learning academic subjects. Clothing: Tap shoes and comfortable clothing Location: Instructor: Fee: Classes are ongoing and you may enroll at any time. Class is taught by the Young Olympians organization which is dedicated to providing community programming to boys and girl,s ages 5 - 15 years. Location: Instructors: Dates: Days: Time: Fees: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Rosalyn Jordan $36 res/$40 non-res $31 res/$35 non-res for additional family members or if you enroll in two classes taught by R. Jordan within the same session period Ages: 5 years old and up 31531-A Thu 9/18-10/30 31531-B Thu 11/6-1/16 Senior Center Young Olympians Staff On-Going Tuesday 4:30 to 8:00 pm Varied $2-$4/lesson Registration is accepted on the day of class. No advanced , registration is needed. For more information, you may call Charlotte at the Young Olympians organization, (510) 7343413. MUSICAL KIDS 5:15-5:45 pm 5:15-5:45 pm T RADITIONAL FOLK ' DANCING BY KARiLAGAN. INCORPORATED This class is a unique opportunity for those interested in tbe Phillippine culture to pass on Traditional Folk Dances such as the Tinikling, Banga, Maria Clara, Sultana to future generations wtthin our community. Karilagan, Incorporated was formed in September 1995 to provide youths with a positive alternative to negative pressure, and has now joined forces with the City of HerCUles Parks and RecreatiOn Department. Children love music! In this stage of rapidly developing language skills, their minds are very receptive and , discriminating with respect to sound . Therefore, musical instruction at ihis age is extremely valuable. In this class, your child's musical ear will be stimulated with classical These classes are ongoing and students may enroll at any , and international beats. Rhythm will be taught with , time. Performances are held throughout the Bay Area, and singing, dancing, and percussion instruments. Other all levels of experience are welcome! Active Qarent skills will also be enhanced, such as following direction, participation is required. . ABC's, coordination, and making friends. 3 and 4 year olds Ages: Location: , CommunityJSwim Center Village Rm. Instructor: Susan Porter Fee: $42 res/$45 non-res, drop-in $7 31532,A 31532-B Mon Mon 9/5-10/20 10/27-1211 Location: Times: Instructors: Fee: Senior Center Friday, 6:30 pm-1 0:30 pm Lilli Abrantes and Adele Laput $25 per family plus costumes 6:30-7:15 p.m. 6:30-7:15 p.m. (Min. enrollment for this class is 5, max. enrollment is 7.) Fall 1997 Herculean 29 �CLASSES K developine .. coordinate i i This ~ ;r'"T1Jr''' energy and appreciation of music. ~ocation: Instructor: Fee: ~r;;fi;;;"'Ic::."";im Center, Press Ro~m. Sherwin ~; .' ~ .-'., ''$8'4'r'3s/~~87 non-res.Jf~'W,\tI'1R sgssionj ' ~-,.2,~-·';-~:~ ;;-:. . :~. ; - 3 1/2 yea.~l!,"';4:;'>,. . ~ . -- ,-~.".- - . 9/8-11/24. ··'~AX'fO:0Q·1 0:30a.m. 1/5-4/6 ". ,. ~·(y'OO-1 0:30 a.m. -",", ', -- 4:00-4:30 p.m. 4:00-4:30 p.m. JUDO Judo is a martial art that concentrates primarily on throwing and grappling techniques. The striking and self-defense techniques are practiced only in Kata form. Judo has been an Olympic event since 1964, and is the only martial art to become an official Olympic sport. The instructor will take registration for all classes at any time during the ·sessions. If you wish to speak to the instructor prior to enrollment, you may call 799-9906, or you may visit the class. Location: Instructor·: Fees. Ohlone Community Center Wayne Cunningham $35 res/$38 non-res Monthly Fee $17 res/$19 non-res addtlional family members 51519-C 51519-0 51519-E 51519-F 51519-G · September October November December January Junior Class - Ages 7 to 11 Mon/WedContinuing 6:30-7:30 pm Senior Class - Ages 12 and up Mon/Wed .Continuing 6:30-8:30 pm 30 Fall 1997 Herculean KARATE In today's world, families are concerned about issues of violence, gangs, weapons, and child molestation/abduction. This class is designed to provide participants with proven methods of increasing one's alertness and awareness, as . well as, providing a solid philosophy in self defense, self discipline, and self confidence. The class is on-going and students may enroll at any time. For more information on specific styles or levels, call the instructor at (707) 4251847. Locations: Instructor: Fees: Wed Classes at Community/Swim Center Thur Classes at Historic Clubhouse . Fri Classes at Community/Swim Center Joe Garcia . . $45 res/$48 non:res Monthly fee $25 res/$28 non-res - additional family members 'There will be a $10 l(lte payment fee if the monthly fee is not paid by the 10th of each month. 51529-C 51529-0 51529-E 51529-F 51529-G September October November December January All White Belts - Beginners & children under 10 Wed 4:30-5:30 pm All Yellow Belts - Children under 10 'Irs, 9 KY Wed 5:30-6:30 pm All Green Belts - Children under 10 yrs Wed 6:30-7:30 pm AII'Yeliow Belts- Adults Thur 5-6 pm ' All Green Belts and Beginner White Belts - Adults Thur 6-7 pm All Purple Belts and Brown Belts - Children & Adults Thur 7-8 pm All Belts - students must have fighting gear to attend this class. No exceptions. Fri 6:30-7:30 pm 'There is an additional fee for the complete uniform. All orders and payments for the uniform are taken by the instructor. �CLASSES KUBUDO WEAPONS ADULT KARATE CLASSES It is not Karate, Akido, or Judo. It is Kendo, the art of knowing all Japanese weapons, the weapons that placed the Japanese samurai among the most feared warriors in the world. It has been said that the samurai code of honor was something no other knight or warrior in history could equal. No other man had as much prestige or harder code of honor to live by than these men-at-arms of Japan. Classes start with the long bo, then the kama sai, and finish with the sword. This class is designed for adults 18 years and up to provide participants with proven methods of increasing one's alterness and awareness as well as, providing a solid philosophy in self defense and self discipline, and self confidence. The classes will be ongQing. For more information on specific styles or levels, call the instructor at (707) 425-1847. Classes begin June 2,1997. Location: Instructor: Fees: Ages: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Joe Garcia $50 res/$60 non-res (monthly fee) $35 res/$45 non-res for additional fami ly members 10 years and up 'There will be a $10 late payment fee if the monthly fee is not paid by the 10 of each month. 51531-C 51531-D 51531 -E 51531 -F 51531 -G Fri Fri Fri Fri. Fri September . October November December January 7:30-8:30 pm 7:30-8:30 pm 7:30-8:30 pm 7:30-8:30 pm 7:30-8:30 pm *There is an additional fee for complete uniform. All orders and payments for uniform are taken by the instructor. Location: Instructor: Fees: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Joe Garcia $45 res/$48 non-res (monthly fee) $25 res/$28 non-res for additional family members *There will be a $10 late payment fee if the monthly fee is not paid by the 10th of each month. 51530-C 51530-D 51530-E 51530-F 51530-G Wed Wed Wed Wed Wed September October November December January 7:30-8:30 pm 7:30-8:30 pm 7:30-8:30 pm 7:30-8:30 pm 7:30-8:30 pm 'There' is an additional fee for the complete uniform. All orders and payments for uniform aretaken by the instructor. YOUNG ' OLYMPIANS S ELFDEFENSE Be SAFETY AWARENESS FOR YOUTH This program is designed for self-defense purposes only! Our program enhances self-esteem , confidence and selfdiscipline. Students (ages 5-15) 'are placed according to age and ability. EmphaSis is on learning physical and verbal skills for self -defense against bullies and adults. Course content includes: Break-aways, and techniques for close contact (being grabbed, etc.) communication skills and confident p0sture. Weekly safety awareness information addresses the lures strangers use on children and teens. Each successive 10-12 week session provides reinforcement of previously learned techniques in addition to new and more advanced instruction. For information call (510) 734-3413. Location: Instructors: Fees: Monday Senior Center Young Olympians Staff varied $2-$4I1esson Ongoing 5:00-8:30 pm Fall 1997 Herculean 31 �SENIOR SERVICES HERCULES SENIOR CENTER 111 CIVIC DRIVE 799-8219 Friends, Food, Fun and Companionship is what the Hercules Senior Program is all about. Join us for a day of activities or just come and relax for awhile. Our program provides a variety of social and recreational activities in a friendly atmosphere where the emphasis is on hospitality. You will be warmly welcomed by our volunteer staff when you stop in to visit our center. Here you will find a variety of social and recreational services for all seniors. The Hercules Senior program and support services are available to adults 60 and over. Our activities and programs welcome participation by adults of all ages on a space available basis. These services include classes, day trips, nutrition services, health screening services, multicultural enrichment, and much, much more! We strive to ensure a physically and emotionally comfortable environment for all, as well as encouraging socialization with peers. A BIG thank you to the firefighters from the Rodeo! Hercules Fire District. The firefighters provide a vital service to the the Hercules Senior Citizens by taking blood pressure readings at the Senior Center on the second Wednesday of every month at 11:00 a.m. This free service to our community began in December of 199'2. Th'e Hercules Senior Center appreciates your help, and thanks you for your on-going services. Please drop in and say hello to our staff and volunteers Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Our center will provide'you with updated information on current , and upcoming activities and events. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES Join us Monday, Wednesday and Friday for a great hot lunch. The CoCoCafe lunches provide a full meal for Seniors at a very reasonable cost. Donation is suggested at $1.50 to $1.75. You must reserve at least ORe day in advance no later that 12 noon. Call for a monthly menu. Participants must be age 60 or older. Mon-Wed-Fri 11:30 a.m. Pot Luck Lunch 2nd Thur of month 12 Noon Bingo Mon-Wed-Thur-Fri 12:30-2:00 pm 32 Fall 1997 Herculean Ceramics Wednesdays 9:30-11 :30 am $1 Brushes, glazes, and paint provided; green ware and firing are extra. Miscellaneous Crafts Wed 10:00 a.m.-1:00 pm Free Tai Chi (Instructor Bryan Umeki) 9:00-11:00 a.m. Tues Free SEASONAL CRAFTS Join us on Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. for a few gettogethers and share your talents with us ... or find out what hidden talents you have! Our projects change with the seasons and holidays, so we may,be creating greeting cards one week and spring flowers the next. There is no fee, but we ask that you share your ideas and maybe surplus materials. �• SENIORSERVICES D RIVER IMPROVEMENT FOR DRIVERS 55+ TAl CHI This course is designed for mature drivers tb hl'lp increase awareness of driving precautions that can and should be used to compensate for diminished physical and visual skills. You will improve your driving skills and become eligible for reduced insurance costs. When you complete this 8hour course of instruction with our experienced driver education instructor, you will receive a 3 YEAR CERTIFICATE, registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles. This certificate registration is your record of eligibility for REDUCED AUTO INSURANCE PREMIUMS. The four-week course will be offered at the Hercules Senior Center. The fees may be paid to the Adult Education Department or to the instructor at the first class. Call 2154666 for registration information. Th 10/9-10/30 9:30-11 a,m. $12 MASSAGE THERAPY Staff at the Senior Center is looking into having FREE massage therapy for seniors on a regular basis. The therapists are well trained professionals from a local Holistic Institution. Are you interested? If so give us a call at 799-8219. We will advise you of the status, and take your name and phone number. Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese exercise designed to promote flexibility, strength, balance and coordination. It also emphasizes stretching and slow graceful movements and is especially good for reducing tension in the body. The form of Tai Chi being taught by instructor Bryan Umeki is called Kwang Ping Yang Style, which is at least 3,000 years old, and is rarely taught outsfae of China. This class is also beneficial as a tool for meditation purposes. Tue$ On-going 9:30-11 a.m. Free T HE ART OF FLOWER ARRANGING This course introduces students to contemporary and traditional ways of flower arranging. Classes are designed to help students appreciate the beauty in their immediate' environment and develop their artistic competence. Students will learn how to create their own designs with garden flowers and materials readily available. Instructor Kimi Takamura brings years of experience with her gentle style of instruction. Students will be given an overview of flower arranging and demonstrations of different styles and approaches. The instructor will explain the tools and materials recommended. Bring a pen and notebook. Best of illl, this is a free class! The class is offered in conjunction with Contra Costa College on Saturdays through October 25. Sat 9:00 a.m.-12 Noon Free EXPLORATION IN ART FOR S ENIORS: MIXED MEDIA This class introduces Seniors to a variety of art media including ink, charcoal, water based paint, colored pencils and more! (Sorry - no oil paints) Instructor Diane Rusnak, Bay Area artist and teacher for 30 years, emphasizes personal creative expression as well as teaching gocid composition and artistic techniques. Students may sign up with the instructor. There is no fee for instruction, but students must furnish their own supplies. This class is offered in conjunction with Contra Costa College. Tues till 12/9 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free Fall 1997 Herculean 33 �YOUTH SERV'I CES CHILD CARE TINY TOTS The Parks & Recreation Department offers a Before/After SChool Child Care Program for children in grades K-6. This is a recreation program that gives your child a safe and supervised' place to go before and after school. During the day a short time is allotted for homework. The children enjoy themselves with a variety of activities, including crafts, games, sports, cultur~1 appreciation,amj life skills. The Child Care program is offered at Ohlone, Lupine, and Hanna Ranch Child Care Centers. There is a limited amount of space in our Child Care Programs, therefore when spaces are filled, we will begin taking a waiting list for future openings. This program is a pre-school experience for children 2 yrs. 9 mos. to 5 yrs. of age. The program is designed to develop the "whole child". Our qualified and caring staff assist your child in developing confidence and self-esteem. Children will learn responsibility and independence. Social, emotional, physical, intellectual , and creative aspects of the child's development are included in each day's program. All children in Tiny Tots must be completely toilet trained. No diapers or pull ups. Space is limited. Registration is currently being accepted for the Fall 199798 school year. All registrations are taken at the Community/ Swim Center at 2001 Refugio Valley Rd. Hanna .Ranch Child Care Ctr. License No. 070215103 Lupine Child Care Ctr. License No. 070209101 Ohlone Child Care Ctr. LicenseNo. 0702 10873 2480 Refugio Valley 245-4803 1905 Lupine 799-8259 . 1616 Pheasant 799-8224 All registrations are at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. OPEN HOUSE Registration is currently being accepted for the Fall 1997school year. All registrations are taken at the Community/ Swim Center at 2001 Refugio Valley Rd . ~8 Tiny Tots programs are offered at the following locations: Lupine Child Care Center 1905 Lupine Ohlone Child Care Center 1616 Pheasant Foxboro Community Center 1025 Canterbury "LITTLE LEARNER" (2.9 MOS. TO 4 Tffh The Children's Services staff would like to extend a warm inviiation to attend our Open House events for the Child Care and Tiny Tots programs. At these events, parents will have the opportunity to tour ' the facility, meet the program staff, and ask any questions that you may have regarding program fees, care options, licensing information, etc. The Open House events will be held on: Ohlone Child Care Center Wednesday, October I, 5:30-7:30 pm Lupine Child.Care Center Thursday, October 2, 5:30-7:30 pm 34 Fall 1997 Herculean YRS.) For many children this is their first social experience. Learning to socialize with other children and separate from parents is a very important part of this class. While they play, children are introduced to numbers, colors, shapes, and letters. Special attention is paid to large and small motor development. 9-11 a.m. $53 res/$56 non-res/Monthly The Little Leamer program is held at Ohlone and Lupine Child Care sites only. "PRE-KINDERGARTEN" PROGRAM This program is offered to children who will be 4 years old on or before December 2. The goal of this Class is to prepare the children for kindergarten without going beyond the basic requirements set by the school district. The children have the opportunity to learn while having fun and making friends. MIW/F 9-12 noon $120 res/$126 non-reslMonthly For more information, please contact the Tiny Tots Program Coordinator at 799-8259 or 799-8235. �YOUTH SERVICES HOLIDAY CAMP LEARNING STAR~ PRESCHOOL The City of Hercules is offering a special Holiday Camp for grades K-6 on Mon-Tue-Wed, December 22-23-24 and on Mon.-Tue-Wed, December 29-30-31. On Wednesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 31 the camp will be closing early at 5:00 pm so that our staff may also begin their holiday season. Registration will begin Monday, November 10. We'll be 'doing lots of crafts, sports, and games. Come join the fun. For more information, call the Program Coordinator at 799-8224. Location: Fee: 30220-A 30220-6 12/22-12124 12129-12131 ~FAMILY DAYCARE' 'BALANCED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM' 'KINDERGARTEN PREPARATION' 'INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION' 'Full or Part-Time' 'NUTRITIOUS MEALS & SNACKS' LICENSE NO. 070215056 245-8100 Ohlone Child Care Center 1616 Pheasant Drive 3 day' core program $69 res/$77 non-res 3 day extended care $73 res/$82 non-res MTW MTW , 6:45 A.M. 10 6:15 P.M. Ages 3 Months - 5 Yeors Old A Hercules Preschool core & extended core & extended • Daily Curriculum • ReguJar Field Trips & Special Events There will be no camp available on December 25-26 and , January 1-2. ' It's Ev!!rything You Wanted In A Preschool Program Call Now For Pla,cement Possibilities! • Nutritious Meals & Snacks • 19 wrden wilh Pbyground • Bike Track. Farm Area • Special Weekend' & Eyening Care Program • Year Round Schedule 245-7159 BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE FEES The following fees are effective for the 97-98 school year beginning September, 1997 at the Hanna, Lupine, and Ohlone Child Care Centers. These fees are based upon a four week billing period and do not include holidays and scheduled inservice (non-student) days. ' Kind!!r Grade 1-3 Grade 4-6 Five-Day Car!! AM Care 6:30-8:30 am Dismissal 5:00 pm Dismissal 6:30 pm $100 $247 $336 $100 $135 $216 $100 $122 $203 Three-Day Care AM Care 6:30-8:30 am Dismissal 5:00 pm Dismissal 6:30 pm $60 $149 $202 $60 $81 $130 $60 $73 $122 Lat!! Payment Fe!! $20 for the first late payment $25 for all late payments thereafter Late Pick Up Fe!! R!!gistration Fee Daily Rate for Ins!!rvic!! $1 per minute per child $25 $28 Multi-Child Discount 10% discount on total program fees for families with two (2) or more children enrolled in the same program. 1.5% 'of fees to be used for facility construction and maintenance. Fall 1997 Herculean 35 �TEEN ACTIVITY PROGRAM ANNUAL TEEN CLUB MEMBERSHIP DRIVE!! 'c f' '-<or,. The Par1<s and Recreation Department will hold Ws Annual Teen Club Membership Drive Semptember 2 through October 3, 1997. Membership is for one year. Annual Membership fees are $20. Electionof Officers to be held Wednesday, November 5, 1997. Teen Club members assist the Par1<s and Recreation Department wtth developing recommendations for programs and services to better respond to the needs and interests of youth. The Teen Club will assist the staff with fund raising, concession stand and special events. ",o? '0 . " (~ t.m '· ~ C> ,":c ) >'J i.q f~ The Teen Club will meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. All meetings are open to interested persons. Meetings will not exceed one hour. ):;1 The Teen Club members are registered volunteers with the City of Hercules. In exchange for volunteer service, members receive free use of the Teen Activity Center and free adrT]ission to all Teen Special Events including: Dances, WorKshops, Guest Speakers; and Local Excursions. All interested youth, ages 14-18, should stop by the Community/Swim Center and complete a City . Volunteer Application. All youth under 18 must have ParenVGuardian permission. ages 12-13 and entering 7th grade may partiCipate in the program planning meetings, but will not vote or hold office in the Teen Club. All Teen Club Officers must be at least 14 years old. Teen Club Officers consist ot. Presiden~ VicePresident, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, and Treasurer. ,:--;,J \:w ~ ) ~ :;.: .. "J v ....... ~ :: • . ' bl For registration and addttional ·infclrm;atiq~ phone 799-8233 or799-8291. Loni Incarnati Sarah Pustilnik Lynn Incarnati Larry Wheeler - President. - Vice-President - Secretary - Treasury MEMBERS ARE: Erin Krall Bill Roberts Vinson Ferrinho Octavia Mims Jennifer Douglas Nick Gould Scott Marchetti Kemp Vaughn Chris Granger 36 Fall 1997 Herculean We know going back to school is tough ... so were throwing a party!! There will be adult supervision and security. No beepers, cell phones, or weapons allowed. When: Time: Admission: Who: Age: Music: Fee:' Code: Friday, Semptember 19,1997 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Must present student I.D. Middel School Students (Local Students) 13-17 No Adult Participants! Please! Professional Disc Jockey! $5 Advance/$6 at the door ""\ 31606-A .. .f' ~ �TEEN ACTIVITY PROGRAM Shan ice Boyette has received a schol",rship to the University of Nevada. acceptance of the scholarship was made official on June 8 when she SiOiled a national letter of intent at her home in Hercul.es. Shanice was once a Spartan for Pinole Valley High School , before she became fourth on Contra Costa College's all-time scoring I with a 1,098 points. She made the all-state second team when she was a freshman. After sophomore season, she made the all-state first team. With an average of 16.4 points and 12.5 rRnOlJJlOS per game this past season, it's no wonder why University of Nevada h'!s chosen Shanice Boyette, one great local talents. The Parks and Recreation Department is proud to have had Shanice Boyette as part of the City'S Wlrlnlnl{] team. For the past two years, Shanice Boyette has coached the girls and boys basketball teams City's youth league. Recently this summer, she has also worked for the Teen Summer Day Camp as a counselor. The Department wishes Shanice the best of luck at the University of Nevada. The City will certainly miss her as we send another local talent to the top. PRE-CHRISTMAS DANCE!! Oh boy, another party? Put on you new Christmas Outfit, and tell Santa Clause Goodbye, because the City's Teen Center is having a Pre-Christmas Dance on Friday, December 19, 1997 from 8 pm to '11 pm. Admission is $5 in advance or $6 at the door. Ticket sales and doors will close at 9:30 pm,.so come early! Students must present valid student ID cards to purchase tickets. Food and soft drinks will be on sale. Adult chaperons, City staff and Hercules Police Department will provide the supervision. All participants are subject to search! Call 799-8291 for more information . • • • • • k •• * ~ •_• 0 . • • * ••••••• • ••••••• • • ~ • 00 ~ Busy to Smile'? Teen Summer Camp participants smile from Oakland lee Center. Some of them were too excited to smile for t~e camera, instead they brought the smile home. Fall 1997 Herculean 37 �TEEN ACTIVITY PROGRAM NEW FALL TEEN CENTER The new Teen Center Fal.1Program will operate on Saturday September 27 through December 13 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Community/Swim Center in the Dynamite Room. The Teen Center provides recreational opportunities to youths, ages 13-18 (entering 7th to 12th grade). Youths born prior to June 19, 1979 will not be enrolled. The Teen Activity Rooms are restricted to TEENS ONLY! No adult participants, however, parents and guardians are welcome to drop'in and observe. We welcome your comments and suggestions. Fee: $1.75 resident and non-resident (price is for drop-in to teen center, no trips) Code: 51601-A NEW TEEN COMPUTER ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM Can you use the mouse to work with objects? Can you identify operating systems on the desktop? Can you locate and manage files with Windows Explorer? If you have answered "NO" to any of the above questions, you need to enroll in the New Teen Computer Enhancement Program. Don't be afraid of using computers! Each student will become computer literate by the completion of this program. The Computer Enhancement Program is designed for local youths grades 9-12. The demand for job development skills and specific training opportunities in computer science have become two of the Park and Recreation Department's top priorities for youth. The Computer Enhancement Program will consist of 16 hours of basic computer skills. The maximum ratio of instructors to students will be 1:4. Each class will not exceed one hour. Computers cannot be used for any unauthorized use such as political or business profit or gains. Computers cannot be removed from the training lab site. All participants must complete the training program in order to use computers. Location: Fee: Mon & Wed $ 20 res/$25 non-res (per session) Community/Swim Center 31609-A 31609-841609-A - 9/22-10/12 10127-12117 119198-411198 4:00-8:00 pm 38 Fall 1997 Herculean By The BusheL.or By the Bag. .. Season's Best Produce· Fresh from the Farm, Four Bakeries, Fresh Fish and Seafood, Fresh Pastas and Sauces, Espresso and Gourmet Coffees. Solano County's Best Kept Secret Shop Year Round ... Old Town Vallejo Farmers' Market Downtown Vallejo Georgia at Sonoma Saturdays 9 AM-I pt.{ INFO (707)55Z-SIUi �SPORTS & FITNESS TENNIS CLASSES lessons at several levels will be offered by long-time local teaching pro Amado lozano. The beginning level stresses instruction in the basic strokes: forehand, backhand, volley, overhead, and the serve. At the intermediate level, stroke improvement is still stressed and added emphasis is placed on instruction and drills related to ball direction, court coverage, and keeping the ball in play. Advanced instruction will continue to stress the fundamentals, but with instruction and drills emphasizing skills needed in match play -- placing shots, sustaining a rally, developing a consistent serve. Students will play points and matches against one another, discuss conditioning and the potential for entering tournaments. Location: Fees: Refugio Valley Tennis Complex $45 res/$50 non- res Beginner (Ages 7-14) 31701-A Mon 31701-B Mon 10/6-10/27 11/3-11/24 3:30-4:30 p.m. 3:30-4:30 p.m. (Ages 14 and up) 31702-A Mon 31702-B Mon 10/6-10/27 11/3-11/24 4:30-5:30 p.m. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Intermediate (All ages) 31703-A Tue 1017-10/28 31703-B Tue 11/4-11/25 4:00-5:00 p.m. 4:00-5:00 p.m. Advanced (All ages) 31704-A Tue 31704-B Tue 5:00-6:00 p.m. 5:00-6:00 p.m. 1017-10/28 11/4-11/25 •MATHKlIMON READING CENTERS & learning HowToLearn'" 1 1800, MC·MATH Success in Math & Reading Begins With Kumon! EJ Cerrito Kumon and Reading Center ~th Pinole Kumon Math and Reading Center 11 TOO -SAN .PABlOAVE· SUITE 106 610-MSAN PABLO AVE IN BANK OF THE WEST PlAZA IN THE DEL MONTE $HOPPING CENTER ACROSS fROMJHE POST OFFICE CLASS HOURS: ruE & FRI 2030-6,00 PM CLASS HOURS; MON & THURS 3-6 PM (510) 235-8666 INDIVIDUAL TENNIS LESSONS The Hercules Parks and Recreation Department is continuing its Private Tennis lesson program. All individual lessons must be arranged with the instructor and fees paid at the CommunitylSwim ,Center. The beginning level stresses instruction in the basic strokes:. forehand, backhand, volley, overhead, and the serve. At the intermediate level, stroke.improvement is still stressed and added emphasis is placed on instruction and drills related to ball direction, court coverage and keeping the ball in play. One hour private lessons may be available if minimum enrollment is not received for some group lessons. Please check with Sports League ManageriTennis instructor. location: Fees: Beginner: 31710-A 31710-B Refugio Valley Tennis Complex $15 per 1/2 hour private lesson or $30 per 1 hour private lesson Sat Sat 10/4-10/25 11/8-11/29 4:30-6:00 p.m .. 4:30-6:00 p.m. Deadline to register for classes is a week prior to start date. . PEE WEE TENNIS Pee Wee Tennis is a comprehensive program designed to introduce children fourto six years old to the game oftennis in a fun and rewarding way. By tailoring the equipment and size of the playing court to the size, needs and athletic ability of children, Mr. Pee Wee Tennis allows them to learn the sport quickly and to have fun. The basic concept is similar . . to that of T-Ball, the pint-sized version of baseball. Every element of Mr. Pee Wee Tennis has been created specifically for small players, from the short court to the • 21-inch rackets and foam tennis balls. Students may provide their own 21-inch racket or may purchase one from the Parks and Recreation Department for $15. location: Fees: Refugio Valley Tennis Complex $35 res/$40 non-res 31705-A 31705-B Tue Tue 1017-10/28 11/4-11/25 3:30-4:00 p.m. 3:30:4:00 p.m. Fall 1997 I-\ercu!ean 39 �SPORTS & . FITNESS TENNIS FACILITIES AVAILABLE! Tennis Co.urt Rules and Regulatio.ns signs are po.sted at all City Tennis facimies. These tennis facilities are available to. the public by rental permit Dr o.n a first-co.me first-serve basis. Hours and Fees Refugio Val/ey Tennis Complex: Refugio Valley Rd & Pheasant Drive Daily 7 am to. 4 pm @ $4/ho.ur/per Co.urt Daily 4 to. 10 pm @ $S.SO/ho.ur/per Co.urt Sat/SuniHo.lidays @ $6/ho.ur/per Co.urt . Except Mo.ndays & Tuesdays from 3 to.·7 pm and Saturdays 3 to. 5 pm fo.r City Lesso.ns Foxboro Tennis Courts: 1025 Canterbury Daily 7 a.m. to. dusk Woodfield Tennis Courts: 1919 Lupine Daily 7 a.m. to. dusk Tennis Court Reservations Tennis Co.urt reservatio.ns are available to. Hercules residents o.nly; there is a o.ne-ho.ur minimum en all tennis Co.urt facilities. Reservatio.ns are accepted at the Co.mmunity/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio. Valley Ro.ad. Tournament Play: Recognized Co.mmunity Organizatio.n $6Ih0.ur/co.urt Private Organizatio.ns $12 per ho.ur/co.urt Commercial Use $15 per ho.ur/co.urt Court Rules And Regulations: 1. Tennis sho.es must be wo.rn 2. Co.urts are available o.n a first co.me, first serve basis Dr by reservatio.n 3. Dro.p-in play is limited to. o.ne ho.ur and fifteen minutes 4. Waiting players must be present to. ho.ld po.sitio.n fo.r play 5. Co.urt reservations preempt no.n-reserved Co.urt play 6. City sponso.red programs have prio.rity 7. No. fo.o.d o.n tennis courts 8. No. bike riding, ro.ller skating o.r skateboarding o.n tennis Co.urts 9. City sponso.red lesso.ns ONLY no. public instructio.n. 10. Tennis To.urnaments by permit ONLY! 11. Tennis Co.urt Rules And Regulatio.ns Will Be Enfo.rced 12. No. alco.ho.lic beverages allo.wed at any parks o.r Co.urts. Call 799-8291 fo.r further info.rmatio.n. 40 Fall 1997 Herculean 5 ON 5 YOUNG ADULT BASKETBALL LEAGUE The Hercules Parks and Recreatio.n Department is fo.rming a Fall 1997 Yo.ung Adult Basketball League. The league is designed fo.r ages 15 to. 1.9. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum ro.ster size is 10 with a minimum o.f six players. All games will be o.fficiated by the Recreatio.n Staff. The Basketball Officials will be using mo.dified NCAA Men's Rules. League fee includes staff, two. rounds o.f league games, playo.ffs, referees, and shirts for first place team and awards fer first and seco.nd places at the conclusio.n o.f the seaso.n. Teams must provide their own uniforms that have numbers. The department must have a minimum o.f fo.ur (4) teams to. run the league and a maximum 0.1 eight (8) teams will be admitted. Rules and game schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting o.n Tuesday, January 6, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. in the Press Roo.m. Individuals are encouraged to sign. up on the player interest list for possible placement on teams. Cal/ 799-8295 if you are interested or have questions . . After registration period ends, teams witt. be accepted only if there is space available. Roster Deadline: Lo.cation: Fee: December 12, 1997 Co.mmunity/Swim Center Gym $185 res/$225 no.n-res team 41711-A 1/13-3/25 Tues 7:45-11 :00 p.m. There is an additio.nal $5 fee per no.n-resident player o.n a resident team. To. qualify fo.r resident team status, at least six players en a team's roster must reside within Hercules. �SPORTS & FITNESS GIRLS BASKETBALL FOR AGES 12 TO 16 PEE WEE BASKETBALL The Girls Elementary basketball program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball. wiih an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing, and rebounding skills in addition to assisting the development of hand-eye and running coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fee includes a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, league games and referees, and awards at the conclusion of the season. The league is open to· girls ages 12 to 16 years old with beginner to advanced skill levels. Participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate at the time of registration. There will be an information meeting to discuss rules and regulations on Monday, September 16, at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Room at the Community/Swim Center. The Pee Wee basketball program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting . passing, and rebounding skills in addition to assisting in the development of eye- hand and runnign coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fee includes a team shirt, coaching staff. practice periods , league games and referees, and awards at the conclusion of the season . The League is open to boys and girls ages 7 to 9 years old with beginner to advanced skill levels. Participants must bring a copy of their birth cerificate at the time of registration. There will be an information meeting to discuss rules and regulations on Tuesday, September 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Room at the Community/ Swim Center. Practice sessions will beheld on Tuesdays and Thursdays, either from 4:00 t05:15 p.m. or 5:00 to 6:15 p.m. League games will be played on Fridays at 4:00 p.m. and 5:05 p.m.. with each team normally playihg once per week. Practice session s will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays, either from 4:00 to 5:15 p.m., 5:00 to 6:15 p.m. , or 6:00 to 7:15 p.m. League games will be played Saturday mornings at .9 a.m., 10 a.m., and 11 a.m. with each team normally playing once per week. Location: Fee: Cpmmunity/Swim Center Gymnasium $70 res/$85 non-res Location: Community/Swim Center Gymnasium Fee: $70 res/$8(i non-res 31706-A 31706-8 TuelThu TuelThu 9/30-12118 9/30-12/18 4:00-5:15 p.m. 5:00-6:15 p.m. 31708-A 31708-8 31708-C MonlWed 9/29-12117 MonlWed 9/29-12/17 Mon-Wed 9/29-12/17 4:00-5:15 p.m. 5:00-6:15 p.m. 6:00-7:15 p.m. Thank you for reading the HERCULEAN City of Hercules Information and Activity Brochure. To advertise ih this space, please call the City Hall at (510) 799-8200 Fall 1997 Herculean 41 �SPORTS & FITNESS ELEMENTARY BASKETBA LL ADULT OPEN GYM BASKETBALLIVOLLEYBALL The Elementary Basketball is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball with emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is designed to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing, and rebounding skills in addition to assisting in the development of hand-eye and running coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fee includes a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, league games and referees and awards at the conclusion of theseason. The league is open to boys and girls ages 10-12 years old with beginner to advanced skill levels. Participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate, players must be at least 10 years old for the start of the league and no older than 12 at the conclusion of the league! Practice ses~ions will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays with times ranging from 4:00 to 7: 15 p.m. Practice sessions will also be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays ranging from 4:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. League games will be played on Friday at4:00 p.m. and 5:05 p.m. and also on Saturdays at 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. with each team normally playing once per week. Game days and times may change, depending on how many teams are created. For more information call our Sports League Manager at 799-8295. Location: Fees: Community/Swim Center Gymnasium $70 r9s/$80 non-res 41706-A 41706-B 41706-C 41706-0 41706-E MonlWed MonlWed MonlWed Tue/Thu Tue/Thu 1/12-3/26 1/12-3/26 1/12-3/26 1/13-3/27 1/13-3/27 4:00-5:15 pm 5:00-6:15 pm 6:00-7:15 pm 4:00-5:15 pm 5:00-6:15 pm Priority registration (Residents only): 10/1-11 /15 Open registration (Residents/Non-Residents: 11/15-1/5 42 Fall 1997 Herculean Open Gym periods are ongoing. Players, beginner to advanced, are encouraged to drop in. Come on down for an energetic game of Basketball or VoII\!yball! Location: Fee: Gymnasium, 2001 Refugio Valley Road $2.50 per adult $1.75 per youth Adult Open Gym Basketball Mon Adult B'ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16 yrs &.up Tue Adult B'ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16 yrs &. up 7:45-10:00 pm 16 yrs &. up Thu Adult B'ball Adult Open Gym Volleyball Wed AdiJlt V'Ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16 yrs &. up Youth Open Gym Basketball Mon-Fri Youth B'ball 2:00-4:00 pm 9-16 yrs Note: Open gym programs are not available during league programs_ OPEN GYM PASSES The City of Hercules Community/Swim Center complex has open gym passes available for residents and non-residents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry, while the non-residents passes are for convenience only and are set at the regular drop-in rate. Open Gym Passes are valid throughout the year. Dynamite Pass 10 visits Adult $22.50 res/$25.00 non-res Youth $15:00 res/$17.50 non-res Avid Athlete 25 visits Adult $50.00 res/$62.50 non'res Youth $31.25 res/$43.75 non-res �SPORTS & FITNESS GYMNASIUM FOR RENT Rent the CommunitylSwim Center Gymnasium for Basketball or Volleyball practices, games andlor business recreational games! The City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department operates the CommunitylSwim Center Gymnasium which is available for limited public use. Reservations will only be accepted with a completed application and payment for the hours rented. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. All contact regarding the reservation, fees, rental time and on site coordination will be arranged with the original applicant only. Reservations will not be taken more than one (1) month in advance or less than two (2) weeks prior to the planned activity. An attendant will be present during the entire event. Adult supervision is required by applicant during the event. Applicants interested in renting the gym are encouraged to view the facility prior to renting. The gym has a maximum capacity of 100 persons for a sports event. 'Standard rental includes main room with two (2) portable basketball units or two (2) volleyball units, portable bleachers and indoor restroom. $50 res/$60 non-res per hour $30 res/$40 non-res per hour Attention local businesses!! The gymnasium is now available for public use for either Volleyball or Basketball, Monday through Friday from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Limited dates and times are available. Please contact the Sports League Manager for available times and dates at 799-8295. ~;=~~~~~~:!:- I This program is designed to provide competitive table tennis action for all youth who want to improve their knowledge and skill of the game. The table tennis tables used are approved by the U.S. Table Tennis Association and the International Table Tennis Federation. Join the crowd for this exciting program for an annual membership fee and drop-in pass.Location: Location: 51708-B Ohlone Community Center, 190 Turquoise Wed 8:30-10:30 pm 7:00-10:00 pm Fri Sat 10:00 am- 4:00 pm Play is supervised by registered volunteers of the Hercules Table Tennis Program. Fees: Annual Adult Membership: Drop-in 20 Pass Fee: Annual Youth Membership: Drop-in 20 Pass Fee: Advanced Payment Required Fees: One day rental 3 or more days YOUTH Be ADULT TABLE TENNIS ____~~~_IIII' ~ a .... ~ ·tI".~ . . .V'· Annual Family Membership: Adult: Youth: Ages 19 & up $20 res/$23 non-res $30 res/$32 non-res Ages 6 to 18 $10 res/$12 non-res $20 Jr. Pass Ages 6-12 $25 Teen Pass Ages 13-18 3rd member and up $10 res/12 non-res $5 res/$6 non-res Annual Membership fees will be sold at 50% discount July 1, 1997 to October 31, 1997. All annual memberships must be renewed by November 30 of each year. Fees must be paid at the CommunitylSwim Center. Each participant must bring hislher receipt to Ohlone Community ~"' ""f'O~'" Fall 1997 Herculean 43 �HOW TO REGISTER \\ .\ 11, -1:\ RI (,JS I R.\ liON (iU\I ·R;\L RUilS I R;\ liON POIICII ·S I. All registration is on a first come, first serve basis unless specified in the course description. 2. Pre-registration for all programs is recommended. We encourage participants to register at least one week in advance of the course starting date. 3. Please make checks and/or money orders payable to the CITY OF HERCULES. 4. All registration fees must be accompanied by a completed and signed registration form. A waiver of liability is also required for certain activities as specified in the course description. 5. A $5.00 late registration fee will be added to all registration received one hour prior to a course starting time and/or after a course has begun. The late registration fee will not be added to some extended course sessions until after the second class meeting as specified in the course description. 6. Some courses may be canceled or combined due to lack of registration. 7. Proof of residency will be asked upon registration. Driver's license, utility bill, or other form of identification is acceptable. RESIDENTS ARE THOSE WHO RESIDE WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF HERCULES. 8. Registration and payment for one session does not guarantee enrollment in subsequent sessions, unless payment is received in full for all applicable sessions. 9. Parents/Guardians must register their children if under the age of 18. 10. If there are changes in the course schedule or if the course is full, you will be notified by our staff prior to the class starting date. II. A mail drop is provided near the main entrance to the office if registration is received after regnlar business hours. Please do not drop off cash payments. RI.I lJND POI.ICY I. 2. 3. Refunds and/or transfers will be granted on or before the first class meeting. No refunds or transfers will be granted after the flISt class meeting. There is a $10.00 service charge on all refunds initiated by the participant. If the course is canceled by the Hercules Parks and Recreation Department, the participant will have the option of transferring to a similar program, or will be granted a full refund. Refunds may be given after a course has begun due to a particular medical condition if a doctor's note is provided. These refunds are at the discretion of the Recreation Supervisor. I. 2. All walk in registrations are accepted at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:30a-7:00p and Fridays, 8:30a-5:0Op. Saturday office hours are only in effect during the months of April through September from 8:30a-12:00 noon. Pre-registration is recommended for all programs at least one week prior to the starting date of the course. \ 1 \11 -1:\ RI (liS I R.\ liON I. 2. 3. 4. 5. Please ftIl out the course registration form provided in this brochure. Copies of the registration form may be made ifmore forms are necessary. Please enclose your payment information. Payments may be made with VISA, MasterCard, Check, or Money Order. Please do not mail or drop off cash payments. You may mail your registration form and payment to the Hercules Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, Ca. 94547. A course receipt will be mailed to you confmning your registration into the class. If you have not received verification of your registration by the flISt class meeting, please call the Hercules Parks and Recreation Department at (510) 799-8291. If your registration check is returned to you, the class is full and you will automatically be placed on a waiting list. PIIONI -1'\ RI (liS I R,\ liON I. 2. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure for each participant and program you are interested in. Make sure you have your VISA or MasterCard information available when you call. This information will include the name of the card holder, the account number, and the expiration date. Phone in registration will be accepted during regular business hours and/or by leaving a voicemail message on our registration line (799-8291). If you are registering by phone after hours, please include all the necessary information on the registration form and payment form, including a contact number so our staff may contact you for further information in order to process your registration. I ;\:\-IN RI (liS I R,\ liON I. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure and fax to (510) 799-8288. VISA and MasterCard payments will only be accepted for fax registration. �City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form Parent/Guardian Name (if participant is under IS yrs of age): Daytime Phone: _ __ _ _ __ Address: _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ City: _ _ __ __ Zip Code: _ _ __ ,Evening Phone: _ _ __ __ _ Participant's Name Birthdate Course Number and Title Dates Times (if under ISyr) \ \ \ \ I. 2. 3. 4. \ \ \ \ Credit Card Type: _ _ _ MasterCard _ __ VISA Card No. _ _ _ __ __ __ _ Exp. Date: _ ,_ _, _ _ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ Date: _ _ __ __ _ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance 10 cover paTlicipants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of no' injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and joreYer discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgements that may Faull from any property damage or personal injuries thaI I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned 01' in the possession of Ihe City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activilies. I also agree to indemnify, defend. and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense. arising out of any acts or omissions ofthe City or its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature: -:-_ ___=--___--::-:-----,-::---,--:--:--:----..,.-::---::----:- Date: (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under IS years of age) City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form Parent/Guardian Name (if participant is under 18 yrs of age): Daytime Phone: _ _ _ _ _ __ Address: _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ City: _ _ _ _ _ _ Zip Code: _ _ _ _ Evening Phone: _ _ _ _ _ __ Participant's Name Birthdate Course Number and Title Dates Times (if under ISyr) I. 2. 3. 4. \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ Credit Card Type: _ __ MasterCard _ __ VISA Card No. _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ Exp. Date: _ ,_ _, _ _ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ __ __ _ __ __ _ _ __ Date: _ _ __ __ _ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover panicipanls or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume. the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained ill the purs"iI of recrealion activities, and fort!Ver discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgements thai may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equip~nt owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agru to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agl!nts, and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense. arising out 0/ any acts or omissions ofthe aty or its officers, agents. or employees. Participant Signature: Date: (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under IS years of age) �Susan 60s 6een seffmg :Kercufes timnes since 1987. 10 years '!Vitti sofUf trac{recortf. Slie aeseroes your caf( wtien you ttiin{of seffmg. Susan can give you vafua6fe P~F/E aawe ana wen an evert secona opininn. Susan is as tfynamic as tlie City of:Kercufes. Lately, Susan 60s tiefpetfSe{fers move to Centraf Contra Costa areas of~ort1fJa, Wafnut Creet <Danviffe ana (jJfac~t 'Yourprientf In iR...ea{P,state Susan Vendil 510- 758-7707 CBrot<!r - Owner 'Top CJ>roaucer Pannie ~ae £isti1l{J CBrot<!r "fou'{{ L01Je :My Seroice" 11 I 51 q'rostwortliy {}!rofessiona{ Caring CALIFORNIA HOMES littp \ \fisti1l{Jtinl?,com emaiC: eS7JCnaiC@aof.com BULK RATE PERMIT #23 RODEO, CA • City of Hercules 111 Civic Drive Hercules, California 94547 • ••••••• ••• •••• •• •• •• • •••••••••••••••••• Postal Patron THE HERCULEAN FALL 1997 -INFORMATION & ACTIVITY BROCHURE � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/d0c4f864e5e7a5506f382dbfe5f8cdad.pdf e0465b0f4be4cead39a83f76d4603466 PDF Text Text I · THE HERCULEAN CityofHercules /nfonnation &ActivityBrochure SWIJJei"1997 �The Herculean Summer 1997 Table of Contents City Message Herculean Events City Scene Public Safety Public Works Fire District Library News Classes Adult Activities Youth Activities Martial Arts Senior Services Youth Services Teen Activities & Services Sports & Fitness Aquatic Program Mail-In Registration 1 - 2 3- 5 6 9 12 13 17 - 8 - 11 -16 -18 19 -23 24 26 28 30 -25 -27 -29 - 31 32 -34 35 -41 43 - 51 53 City Hall Hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30 a.m. to Noon & 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday 1 to 5 p.m. From 8:30 a.m. /0 I p.m. on Thursday, voice mail is operational. City Directory City Manager City Hall - General Information City Hall Fax Community/Swim Center Parks & Recreation Department Hercules Senior Center Finance Dept/Business License Business/Community Dev. Engineering Public Works Building Inspections City Clerk Personnel - Job Hotline Police Department Rodeo-Hercules Fire District EMERGENCY ONLY 799-8206 799-8200 799-2521 799-8291 799-8291 799-8219 799-8222 799-8246 799-8242 799-8241 799-8244 799-8215 799-8204 799-8260 799-4561 911 City Council Mayor Terry Segerberg Vice-Mayor Lloyd Wagstaff Councilmember Herman Blackmon Councilmember Andy Paras Councilmember D. T. Watson 799-8206 Planning Commission Trevor Evans-Young, Sr. Barbara Horton Bill Leong Ramon Taraya Kris Valstad Community Services Commission Michelle ltagaki Lawrence Ross Janet Taraya Edwin Lucas Bill Prather Joanne Ward Gloria Perez �City Message Celebrating diversity in our community Hercules City Council Appointments The Hercules City Council recently appointed some new members and reappointed members to the Planning Commission and the Community Services Commission. Trevor Evans-Young was appointed to the Planning Commission for a two year term. He has been very active in the Hercules community, serving as a Community Services Commissioner, as a member of the Pacific Refining Citizens Advisory Committee, and as a member of the Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Aging. He also belongs to the NAACP and BACA and has resided in Hercules for 14 years. Mr. Evans-Young believes that the three most important issues facing Hercules are expansion of the tax base, more activities for youth and improvement of police protection prior to the opening of the new high school. Kris Valstad was reappointed to the Planning Commission for another two year term. The Valstad family has resided in Hercules for 13 Y:. years, and he has served as President of the Hercules Chamber of Commerce, as a member of the Rotary, the Sister City Association, Hercules Historical Society and as a member of Rodeo-Hercules Citizens for Fire Safety. Mr. Valstad believes that improvement of Highway 4, the planning and implementation of a positive development in the Lower Refugio Valley and promotion of existing business development areas are the three most important issues facing Hercules. Three members ofthe Community Services Commission were reappointed and two new members were appointed by the City Council. Bill Prather was reappointed to complete a term which will end in 1998. As the Youth Member of the Commission, Edwin Lucas was appointed for his third, one year term and Michelle Itagaki was reappointed for a two year term. New Commission members are Janet Taraya and Lawrence Ross who will both serve two year terms. Each of the Community Services Commissioners has different opinions about the three most important concerns that should be addressed by the Commission. Michelle Itagaki considers a community library and cooperation and cohesiveness between all community groups as important; Edwin Lucas believes in getting more community members involved, having residents attend meetings and provide input, and in determining the satisfaction of residents with the services offered by the Parks and (continued on next page) Summer 1997 Herculean �. City Message Lets welcome the newly appointed Commissioners! Hercules City Council Appointments (continued) Recreation Department; Janet Taraya is concerned that there should be more activities and programs for the youth, children and seniors of the community; and Lawrence Ross believes more public participation, improvements to Refugio Valley Park and funding for activities are the most critical issues. The City Council also appointed Richard Mitchell and Donald Taylor as Alternates to the WestCAT Board. Mr. Mitchell has resided in Hercules for 12 years and worked on transportation issues in the past as an appointee to the West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee. Mr. Taylor served two terms as a member of the Community Services Commission, as a member of the Lower Refugio Valley Sub-Committee and on the West Contra Costa Unified School District's site selection committee for a school in the Lower Refugio area. As a real estate agent, he is interested in how the City develops, including the issues related to transportation. The City of Hercules has a representative on the Contra Costa County Library Commission, and for the past few years has been well represented by Barbara Row!. She was unable to continue to serve and after a recruitment, the City Council appointed Michele Redlo. Ms. Redlo is a parent and housewife who has a Masters Degree in Public Administration, uses the library on a regular basis and is a past member of a Community College District Board of Trustees. She also writes and edits the newsletter for Moms and Munchkins Playgroup, and assists with the newsletter for Temple Beth Hillel. Ms. Redlo would like to see more library focus groups such as writers groups, book clubs and "how-to" groups. The Hercules City Council welcomes all of the new and reappointed members of Boards and Commissions and thanks them for volunteering their time to serve the residents of Hercules. 2 Summer 1997 Herculean �Herculean Events Everybody loves a parade... f Hercules Plans Old-Fashion Celebration 4th of July The Hercules Chamber.of C.ommerce and the City .of Hercules are finalizing plans f.or an Old-Fashi.on 4th .of July parade and festivities in Refugi.o Valley Park. The parade is scheduled t.o start at 10:30 a.m. at Redw.o.od R.oad and Pecan Street.· From there, the parade will pr.oceed .on Redw.o.od R.oad t.o Sycam.ore Avenue, and then .on t.o Refugi.o Valley Park, where the festivities will be held. Many l.ocal c.ommunity cultural .organizati.ons, h.omeowners associati.ons, P.T.A.s, and .other c.ommunity gr.oups are enc.ouraged t.o participate in the parade. S.ome entries include the B.oy Sc.outs, marching ' . bands, classic cars, fire engines, children's gr.oups, and fl.oats. The park activities will include entertainment, f.o.od b.o.oths, watermel.on eating c.ontest, numer.ous games including c.oed v.olleyball, and .other attracti.ons. Plans include Pin.ole and R.ode.o participati.on in the parade and park events. The traditi.onal firew.orks are still planned at the waterfront at dusk. Appljcati.ons f.or the parade and park events, including f.o.od b.o.oths, are available .on a first-c.ome basis, fr.om the Hercules Chamber.of C.ommerce, at 799-0282 . r. .• .. ... ............•...........• , •• ••• •• •• •• •• •• • ~ ~ 'Ladieees and Gentlemen! Step Right up!' B.A.C.A. Black American Cultural Association of Hercules Annual Carnival Come All Come One : June 13, 14, &. 15, 1997 : For Tickets and Information, Ca.ll (510) 799-3770 •• •• •• •• ••• •• •• • : .... ..............•............ ~ .: SUII)mer 1997 Herculean 3 �Herculean Events You're invited! 1997 Cultural Festival and Community Celebration Whether you are a fIrst time visitor or a long-time participant, get prepared for an experience you will never forget! Now in its 19th year, the Hercules Cultural Festival has been redesigned to be better than eVer, with lots of food, entertainment, children's activities, crafts, and just plain fun. Read on for a preview tour of this premier family event. Stop by our Food Alley and check out our exquisite ethnic food selection. Here you can watch your neighbors and amateur local chefs perform magic over blazing barbecues and flaming skillets. Delicacies awaiting to be tasted.inc1ude lumpia, adobo, pancit, barbecued turkey wings, jumbo onion rings, fried catfIsh, barbecued ribs and links, pizza, and much, much more! Maybe you can talk them into giving you some of their tricks of the trade or at least a mouth watering recipe or two! If you live to shop, as well as eat, you have come to the right place. The Cultural Festival has original handmade jewelry, hand designed clothing, ceramics and sculptures, and other crafts from both local and regional artisans. Browse through at your leisure, admire and appreciate the original . workmanship, and acquire items to decorate your home. Now it's time to see who's on stage. Which stage? Well, you can take your pick! With continuous quality entertainment on two stages, you are never far away from the great sounds of motown, R&B, cajun, folk, drums, and much more! Don't miss our featured headliner performers, "Pride and Joy" from 12:30-2:00 pm. For children, or those young at heart, a visit to our children's area is a must. We will welcome young visitors to enjoy a wide array of game booths, train rides, face painting, balloon sculptors, children's live entertainment, and of course Mama Dragon, our inflatable bounce. Have you heard enough? Is your mouth watering with anticipation? Are you prepared to attend the best Hercules Cultural Festival yet? Mark those calendars for June 7th, 10 am to 6 pm. Bring your family and friends. We'll see you there! 4 Summer 1997 Hercqlean I I I, J' ! ,I I I ! I �Herculean Events Whats going on? -19th Annual Cultural Festival Entertainmellt Schedule -I Summer 1997 Herculean 5 �City Scene Do you know what goes in your recycling bin? How To Use Your Recycling Container... Glass - All colors of glass beverage and food containers are OK. Rinse and remove lids. Plastic - Only plastic soft drink bottles and milk jugs are being collected at this time. Rinse and remove caps. Cans - Food and beverage cans (steel, tin, and aluminum). Rinse and . remove loose paper labels. Newspaper and Cardboard - Bundle and tie newspapers or put in grocery bags. Fold corrugated cardboard to the size no larger than a folded newspaper and bundle. Stack on top of or next to the container. Recycle Bin NO-NOs: NO Light Bulbs NO Poison Bottles NO Ceramic Jars NO Mirror or Plate Glass NO Milk Cartons NO Oil/Fuel Cans NO Paint Cans NO Aerosol Cans NO Auto Parts NO Scrap Metal NOJunk Mail NO Magazines NO Chip Board (i.e. cereal bozes, shoe boxes, 12-pack soda and beer boxes, etc.) 6 Summer 1997 Herculean bag or tie �City Scene Protect your garden the less-toxic way! Is Your Yard A Healthy Place To Be? FREE "Grow It" Guide Now Available!! Is your yard a healthy place to be? Learn which plants grow best in Contra Costa County; how to control pests naturally; create healthy soil; reduce toxic chemical use; help the environment; and SAVE MONEY!! Order a FREE "Grow It" Guide by calling 1-888-BAY WISE (1 -888-2299473), or stop by City Hall for your free copy while supplies last. The "Grow It" Guide is made available by The Contra Cost" Clean Water Program. The "Grow It" Guide was created to educate gardeners and ultimately decrease the flow of pollutants to Bay Area waterways. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that at least 50 percent of water pollution is caused by pollutants washing off our paved surfaces and yards. In addition, many gardeners use pesticides and fertilizers in greater amounts than farmers do. ··. t· t " .' " _, " - Mandated by the Federal Clean Water Act, The Contra Costa Clean Water Program is committed to reducing pollutant flow to waterways. It is funded by Contra Costa County, 17 of its cities, and the Contra Costa Flood Control and Water Conservation District. .. ... . .\-your.garden * the lesS-toXIC way. t ' ' .".- ,. " .~ " Call1.888-Bay~ FREE GUIDE ~- . ~.. Summer 1997 Herculean 7 �City Scene Congratulations to our winner! ...And We Have a Winner!! In the 1997 Spring issue of The Herculean, the City of Hercules announced a photography contest. Residents were asked to take shots of their favorite scenic spots around the City, and submit them for selection by the Community Services Conunission. The winning photograph, was to be representative ofthe City, and to be displayed in our state legislators' offices in Sacramento, and in our county supervisor's office in Martinez. All of the photographs received were excellent representations of the City, and the decision by the Community Services Commission was a difficult· one - however, they have decided upon a winner! The winning selection was photographed by Gloria Mary Rodriguez. Introduced to photography in her late teens, she immediately set off to capture the things around her. Photography has shown her that the simplest things are quite often the most cherished and appreciated. ' Now a professional designerfbuilder residing in Hercules, she always has her camera with her and is ready to capture a whole world of moments at any time. Sunday walks are a fine time to wander with a camera around the City's many landscaped and natural areas. It has become one of the most enjoyable reasons for living in a community that balances nature and development and provides some wonderful photographic experiences. Photo by Gloria Mary Rodriguez 8 Summer 1997 Herculean �Public Safety Here's some importanrtraffic information New Pipeline May Cause Traffic Delay EBMUD will soon begin work to install a 60-inch pipeline from San Pablo Dam to the Sobrante water treatment facility, located near the intersection of Valley View and Amend Roads. The new pipeline will replace the existing water supply pipeline which was damaged in the 1989 Lorna Prieta earthquake. This pipeline supplies water to more than 30,000 homes in the corridor from Crockett to Richmond. The project will include installing 10,000 feet of pipeline along Valley View and San Pablo Dam Roads. Traffic will be rerouted around the construction areas as crews dig the trench and install the sections of new pipeline. "We will do our best to keep traffic disruptions to a minimum," says Construction Project Manager Stan Nylander. "We know this is a regional commute route, so we have included plans to keep two Janes open in the commute direction and one lane in the non-commute direction, whenever possible." The area which will be most impacted is the two-lane stretch from Castro Ranch Road to the entrance to Kennedy Grove Park. Work hours will be limited to 9 am to 3 pm to avoid commute traffic, and the traffic flow will be one-way, controlled by fiaggers. Work is expected to start late this summer; and continue through much of 1998. Specific schedule information will be published prior to the project's start, and updated information will be provided using community electronic bulletin and area media. For additional information, call Gretchen Grover at. (510) 287-2053. Summer 1997 Herculean 9 �Public Safety On the home front Domestic Violence: A Growing Concern Domestic violence is a term used to describe many types of familial abuse, such as child abuse, spousal abuse, and sibling abuse. Domestic violence may begin with angry words, and escalate into a pattern of physical abuse. There are three phases in domestic violence: • Tension building phase . • The abuse incident • Loving reconciliation >]an Feb Mar 69 64 72 38 38 48 10 18 21 20 25 22 9 12 6 3 5 9 7 11 13 5 8 6 8 21 11 In California, it is a crime to harm any person, including a ·spouse. PoIlce officers understand this and will make arrests in domestic violence cases . . If you or anyone you know is a victim of domestic violence, or would like further information on the subject, please contact any of the following agencies: Battered Women's Alternative (24 hour hotline) La Casa de Las Madres (San Francisco) A Safe Place (Oakland) Contra Costa County Legal Referral Service Hercules Police Department . (888) 215-5555 (415) 333-1515 (510) 536-7233 (510) 825-5700 (510) 799-8260 Calls: Bureau of Justice Assistance Block Grant The Hercules Police Department has recieved a $14,000 Block Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice. An Advisory Board comprised of representatives from the court system, the Prosecutor's office, the school system, law enforcement, and a local nonprofit will review the proposed allocation offunds. The Department has allocated $12,000 for technology improvements and plans to install an Imaging System that would assist with criminal investigations, lineups, missing children, and wanted bulletins. The Department has also allocated the remaining $2,000 for Crime Prevention and has plans to participate in the Police Athletic League (PAL). The Department hopes to incorporate Domestic Violence Training for Teenage Domestic Violence into the PAL program. 10 I Summer 1997 Herculean �Public Safety Teaching youngsters about the law Youth Police Academy to Begin in June 1997 The Hercules Police Department, Hercules Parks and Recreation, and the Pinole Police Department are joining together to sponsor an eight week Youth Police Academy beginning Saturday, June 21, 1997. The academy is being funded by a grant from the East Bay Public Safety Corridor Partnership and is designed to familiarize young people, ages 13-17, with the various functions of law enforcement personnel. Classes will include patrol procedures, juvenile law, criminal investigations, defensive ta,ctics, and much more. Office hours for the Police Department We are now open five days a weekfrom8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The office is closed from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Class size for the Academy is limited. For further information and/or an application, contact Detective Bill Imboden at (510) 799"8268. paid advertising . we have a track record of being consistentty more than 40 years. We supply over 25.000 70 countries with scientific resean:h products, LEARNING ST~ . PRESCHOOL . 6:45 A.M. to 6: 15 P.M. Ages 3 Months - 5 Years Old "FAMILY DAYCARE" "BALANCED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM" "KINDERGARTEN PREPARATION" "INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION" "Full or Part-Time" "NUTRITIOUS MEALS 8< SNACKS" LICENSE NO. 070215056 Summer 1997 Herculean 11 I I ! �Public Works Attention, all teachers and educators! Kids in Creeks Kids in Creeks is a workshop open to all teachers and educators (formal and non-formal) working in the Contra Costa County. In this exciting workshop sponsored by the Contra Costa Clean Water Program, participants will learn the following: - engage students in real science - teach about creeks and watersheds across the curriculum - makes students aware of the natural world near their homes and neighborhoods - furnish students with an awareness of the SQurces and impacts of water pollution - provoke thought about the effects our lifestyles have on the environment Program participants will also receive: Activities - Learn how to sample for aquatic insects and water quality, identify creek animal tracks, stencil storm drains, and much more! Maps of Local Creeks - Trace the creek near your school and fmd other Kids in Creeks teachers in your area. Academic Credit - One unit at the cost of $45 available throug/! California State University, Hayward, upon completion of workshop and two-page paper. Curriculum and Resources - Receive a binder of activities and resources which includes local contacts and funding source);. Access to Lending Library - Borrow free of charge: videos, reference and curriculum books, slide shows, and stream inventory kits. Assistance with Action Projects - Learn to design an in-class or outside creek or watershed project! Workshop times: Saturday November 1,1997,9:00 am - 3:30pm at Foothill Middle School, Walnut Creek -andSaturday November 8, 1997,9:00 am - 3:30 pm at Pleasant Hill Elementary, Pleasant Hill • This Workshop will Fill Quickly, So Register Early! 12 Summer 1997 Herculean �Fire District Open letter to the property owners... Open Letter to the Property Owners of the Rodeo-Hercules Fire District On behalf of the Rodeo-Hercules Fire District Board of Directors and personnel, I would like tQ take this opportunity to thank and express our sincere appreciation for your support and approval of the District's Fire Suppression Assessment. The favorable vote on the Seventh of April will allow the District to continue and maintain its current level of personnel and fire suppression and prevention services for the communities of Rodeo ,and Hercules. Swede Johnson Board Chairman paid advertising ANNOUNCING THE FORMATION OF CURRAN AND SELIGER ATIOfu"IEYS AT LAW 759 Appian Way, #2-C Pinole, 94564 741-8654 .' J I A general law practice with emphasis in famJ y law, wills, trusts, probate, employment, labor and administrative law, as well as civJ writs and ~'ppeals r" 10% discount on fees for Hercules residents N a charge for initial half h'o ur consultation Evening and Weekend Appointments AvaJable r Summer 1997 Herculean 13 �Fire .District Be careful of hidden fire hazards! Fire District Receives $25,000 Grant On November 1, 1996, the Rodeo- Hercules Fire District was awarded a grant from the State Office of Traffic Safety in the amount of $25,143. These grants are usually awarded for ambulances; rescue vehicles, ·equipment and training for first responder agencies; medical equipment and supplies; and communications equipment. With the increase of traffic on Highway 4 over the last few years, the Fire District's responses to the area between Cummings Skyway and Interstate 80, and along Interstate 80, have increased. The short two lane section of Highway 4, which had a capacity of 22,000 vehicles per day originally, now carries over 30,000 vehicles per day. Along with normal passenger traffic, the highway also accommodates hundreds of large commercial trucks, including many transporting hazardous waste which are restricted from using the Caldecott Tunnel. This stretch of road has 19 curves and has accounted for 113 accidents between 1991 and 1994. The grant received by the Fire District can only be used for the purchase of equipment related to vehicle collisions and rescues. With the award of this grant, the Fire District was able to upgrade all of its vehicle extrication equipment, purchase some much needed additional equipment and perform necessary training. The receipt of this grant was timely as the new equipment has already been used to rescue a recent traffic accident victim . on Highway 4. The Rodeo-Hercules Fire District will continue to seek alternate or additional funding when it is available . . The District wants to thank the State Office of Traffic Safety for conSidering the application and awarding the grant. , 14 Summer 1997 Herculean �1 I. Fire District Wildland fire season is here! Fire Season is Here! The wildland fire season is here, and heavy, early rains created a record fuel load (brush and weeds) throughout the City. Couple this with the fact that rainfall amounts since mid-January have been near drought levels and the situation creates the potential for devastating grass or wildland fires. This may be the worst fire season on record for California. The large destructive fires nearly always occur in Southern California, with one exception being the Oakland-Berkeley fire storm that occurred on October 20, 1991. Rodeo and Hercules have been very lucky. Contra Costa County, Rodeo and Hercules are not exempt from these fires and there are several areas within the Fire District which have been designated as target areas by the District. Fires in these areas can quickly increase in intensity and spread to residential st{Uctures with the potential for loss of life or extreme damage to homes. In fa,ct, that potential was witnessed on July 10, 1995 when a small fire pushed by a strong wind grew to several acres threatening hundreds of homes on both sides of San Pablo Avenue in Hercules. I • The Rodeo-Hercules Fire DistFict is currently notifying property owners throughout the Fire District offire hazards on their property which should be eliminated; In areas of Rodeo and Hercules, one can see where the City, the County, individual property owners or homeowner's associations are in the process of cutting fire breaks and removing fire hazards from their property or the area around their property. As a renter or property owner, you may be held liable for any property damage or personal injury resulting from a fire due to negligence on your part. Do not ignore a "notice of abatement" if you receive one from the Fire District. Requirements for abatement will be strictly enforced and if you do not clean up the area atound your property, abatement will be performed by the Fire District at your expense with a lien placed against your property. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated! With the help of everyone in Hercules and Rodeo, the summer season can be safe and pleasant for ' all. Take care of your property before the Fire District sends you a notice, and if you receive a notice, take care of the problem quickly. Your safety and that of your neighbors depends on it. Summer 1997 Herculean 15 �Fire District Avoid fire hazards in the home! How to Protect your Home from Fire Hazard What is your responsibility as a homeowner, property owner or renter? You are responsible for the maintenance of the parcel on which you reside or which you own. Hazard abatement (fire prevention) requirements are established, enacted and enforced uniformly throughout Contra Costa County. Abatement standards in the Rodeo-Hercules Fire District are as follows and must be completed by June I": Cut dead grasses or weeds to a height of three inches (3") or less on your property. All of the area within your property line should be maintained regardless of size, and on large lots, the property must be maintained in a fire safe manner for a minimum of one hundred feet (100') from the rear of the structure and a minimum of 50 feet (50' ) from the property line inward. This may not be the fenced area nearest your home. If you are uncertain about the actual location of your rear property line, call the Fire District for more information. All areas between structures shall be cleared. Remove dead or dying trees and/or dying tree branches. Keep trees trimmed back a minimum of ten feet (10') from structures. • Trim or remove tree limbs up to a minimum of six feet (6' ) from the ground. . • Do not allow combustible rubbish to accumulate on your property. . , Residents should also clean their roofs and rain gutters of debris, including leaves, pine needles, and other items. If planning to replace your roof, use an approved fire resistant type material. Do not replace the roof with wood shakes or sliingles. Keep wood piles to a minimum and not stored against the house. Be cautious when barbecuing or cooking outdoors and REMEMBER,it is illegal to burn rubbish, leaves, weeds, garden trimmings or trash within the City of Hercules or Town of Rodeo. If you have questions regarding weed abatement and hazard reduction, or want more information about fire safety, please call Administrative Captain Alan Biagi at 799-456 L Remember to help keep Hercules and Rodeo safe!! 16 Summer 1997 Herculean �Library News Read all about it! Search the Library Catalog and Databases From the Comfort of Your Own Computer ! ! A new phone line has been added in West County and now when you use the new dial in service to the library catalog, you may use the library catalog and databases without incurring phone charges. The new phone number is: 374-3636. Below are the instructions for how to dial in, 24 hours a day, seven days a week: What you need: A microcomputer, modem, communications software, and a current Contra Costa County Library Card (needed for Databases and placing holds). YO\lr modem and communications software must have these settings: 8 Data bits, no parity bit, 1 Stop bit, Full Duplex (or "Echo off"), 3QO 28.8K Baud Rate, and we also recommend that you set your program to use "VT100" emulation. Now follow these steps: 1. Dial (510) 374-3636 (for West County callers), the library catalog's modem number. 2. At "ENTER CHOICE>" type PAC and press ENTER to begin. 3. Select the number of the terminal type that matches ' your communications software from the list displayed on the screen. 4. Follow the on-line instructions and prompts to use the Contra Costa County Public Access Catalog. 5. TO DISCONNECT: Type IlExitand press ENTER, twice if necessary. Follow any instructions. Then hang up your computer. ,1 , For further instructions on how to search the library's catalog, place your own hold on a book, view your library card activities, or access the databases, pick up a brochure at the library. Summer 1997 Herculean 17 �Library News Comic book drawing workshop for teens! .Comic Book Drawing Workshop for Teens Do WBRARY REsEARcH FROM YOUR OWN HOME? , SEE PAGE 17 Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, comic book artist Adrian Harper will be presenting a Comic Book Drawing Workshop for teens in sixth grade through high school on Saturday, July 19, from 2-4 p.m. This free program will be held at the branch of the Contra Costa County Libraty which serves Hercules and Pinole, located at 2935 Pinole ValIey Road, across from Pinole Valley High School. Advance registration is required, CalI the library at 758-4726 for registration and information. Adult Volunteers Needed The library is now recruiting for one or two adult volunteers to supervise the Teen Peer Tutoring Program on Monday and/or Tuesday afternoons between 3:30 and 5:00 p.m., September through May, in the library meeting room. These volunteer coordinators assist with matching available tutors with the homework needs of teens seeking assistance. I, 'I, Adult volunteers are also needed one day a week to provide homework assistance to middle school students in an outreach program at the public middle school sites from October through May. For other volunteer opportunities please see page 22. PINOLE VALLEY BRANCH HOURS Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday .'., 18 Summer 1997 Herculean 1 pm to Hi am to 1 pm to Closed 1 pm to . lOam to Closed 9pm 6pm 9pm 5pm 5pm �COMING ATTRACTIONS!! • Monday through Thursday Friday . Saturday Sunday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm 9:00 am to 5:00 pm 9:00 am to 12:00 noon Closed The Saturday Office Hours are effective through September 27, 1997. DOG OBEDIENCE HERCULES PUBLIC STARGAZING · Basic dog obedience helps to develop a confident relationship between dog and handler. This class is designed for both pet and owner and will teach you to train your dog with kindness, not abuse. The beginning class is designed for dogs over 4 months of age and will teach the handler how to train hisl her dog to heel, sit, stay, stand and come on command. Looking for something different for an evening out? Want something fun, educational, and free to do in the evening with the children? Under clear night skies' right here in Hercules, see exciting, brilliant views of the moon, planets, beautiful star clusters, galaxies, the Milky Way, and other wonders through telescopes and binoculars, and learn about what you see. Location: Instructor: Come to our public stargazing program conducted by experienced amateur astronomers for the benefit and enjoyment of sky watchers of all ages. If you are a teacher, bring your class; if a parent, bring your children. If you are an amateur astronomer, novice or expert, bring your own binoculars and telescopes and share your knowledge and enthusiasm. Please, no smoking or alcohol, and no flashlights without a red filter. Dress warm. For more information, call (510) 526-5974. On scheduled evenings, . call (510) 799-8237 after 7:30 p.m. ' Ohlone Elementary School Yard Eileen Hanson , Beginner Class Fee: $35 res/$38 non-res 31509-A 31509-B Sat Sat 9/6-10/11 10/18-11/22 10-11am 10-llam . Intermediate Class Fee: $30 res/$33 non-res 31510-A 31510-B Sat , Sat 9/6-10111 10/18-11/22 9-10 am 9-10 am A $5 late registration fee will be charged for any registration received after the first class meeting. Location: Foxboro Neighborhood Park Instructor: David Harris, Lance Shaw, & Walt Meadows Fee: No Charge Dates: 6n, 6/28, 7/5, 7/26, 8/9, 8/30, 9/6, 9/27 Time: Sat At dusk . • Weather permitting! Partly cloudy OKI Summer 1997 Herculean 19 �CLASSES NAME THE TEAM AND DRAW THE MASCOT CONTEST The Parks and Recreation Department creative suggestions and ideas to give our · Swim Team a very speci,!1 name and mascc,t. is open to all ages , and entrants must demonstrate residency in Hercules, Pinole, or R~jeo. FIRST One FREE family Youth Team registration for the 1998 season, or $100 wortm of aquatic related during the 1998 season. SECOND PRIZE... 10% discount on a Youth Swim Team reglistratic)rgt: 1998 season, and one free Yduth Dynamite Pass HONORABLE MENTION... One free Youth Dynamite Pass (10 visits) - CONTEST RULES • You may submit as many entries as you wish. A separate entry form is required for each entry. ,hrr,ilt.,n for the name contest, the or both contests combined. • Entries mascot may be provided in color or black and must be on 8Y>" x 11" P'lper. will be displayed at the Community/Swim Refugio Valley Road during mid-August 3pt.ember 1997. The top three entries will also be presented in the fall issue of The Herculean. • i;:ntries will be j~~:~~~~i~~~~~~b~~y~r~the Hercules Swim Team Task Force. of the Task Force are not eligible in the contf;)st. All decisions are final. Entry is Friday, August 1, 1997. • If the name of the team a . awing of the mascot are awarded separately, then h selected entrant will receive the first place prize. If the entry is selected as ·a combined entry from one individual, that entry is only eligible for one first place prize. : ..... 8>< ... .. ... .... . .. .. ....... ... ... .... ... .... ..... .. .............. ............... 8>< .... ... : OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM NAME: ______________________________~__________________ ADDRESS: __________________ CITY: __________ DAYTIME PHONE NUMBER: ( ZIP CODE: ______ ) __. _ --'--_ EVENING PHONE NUMBER: ( ) ___ -____ - CATEGORY- ___ Name the Team (please fill in the line provided below and mail in your entry form to address provided below) ___ Draw the Mascot (please attach sketches on a separate sheet of paper and return with entry form) ') ? '1 • • 4) ? •• • NAMEOFTEA~: ________~____________----------~------- __ Name & Drawing 0 Mall to: Swim Team Task Force, 2001 Refugio Valley Rd., Hercules CA 94547 ..................................................... ........... ............ .............. " 20 Summer 1997 Herculean '~ . ' .. .. ....... . ;. �CLASSES BEGINNING BALLROOM DANCING INTERMEDIATE BALLROOM DANCING Dazzle your friends by learning basic steps and variations in Fox Trot (Lilts) and Mambo (Breaks)! You will also learn a popular line dance. Adults of all ages are invited to experiences the joy of partner dancing! This is an outstanding opportunity for newcomers to learn the' basics of "lead and follow" dancing, and for seasoned dancers to sharpen their skills and learn new steps . Expand your dancing repertOire by learning steps and variations in American Waltz (Around-the-wortd) and Samba (Vines)! You will also learn a popular line dance. Adults of all ages are invited to enhance their joy of partner dancing! This is an outstanding opportunity for seasoned dancers to review some basics, and learn new steps, styles, arid combinations. Location: Instructors: Assisted by: Fee/person: Senior Center Mr. & Mrs. Jerry August Mr. & Mrs. Gani Tolentino $40 res/$45 non-res Location: Instructors: Assisted by: Fee/person: Senior Center Mr. & Mrs. Jerry August Mr. & Mrs. Gani Tolentino $40 res/$45 non-res 21504-A Thur 21505-A Thur • 7/10-8/21 7:30-9:00 pm For a better dance experience, wear leather-soled shoes and clothing suitable for a pleasant dance event. Individuals: Register 112 hour early at the first class on a first come basis. Couples: Register 1/4 hour early at the first class, or preregister at the .Community/Swim Center. TRADITIONAL FOLK DANCING BY KARlLAGAN, INCORPORATED This class is a unique opportunity for those interested in the Phillippine culture to pass on Traditional Folk Dances such as the Tinikling, Banga, Maria Clara, Sultana to future generations within our community. Karilagan, Incorporated was formed in September 1995 to provide youths with a positive alternative to negative pressure, and has now joined forces with the City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department. These classes are ongoing and students may enroll at any time. Performances are held throughout the Bay Area, and all levels of experience are welcome! Active parent participation is required. Location: Times: Instructors: Fee: Senior Center Fridays, 6:30 pm-1 0:30 pm Lilli Abrantes and Adele Laput $25 per family plus costumes 7/10-8/21 8:30-10:00 pm "Save over 17% by signing up for both the Beginning and Intermediate classes! $67 per person (resident) and $72 per person (nonresident). The extra dance for the combination class is Honky Tonk Stomp. Individuals: Register 112 hour early at the first class on a first come basis. Couples: Register 1/4 hour early at the first class, or preregister at the Community/Swim Center. JAZZERCISE The art of jazz "dance combined with the science of exercise physiology. Each 60 to 65 minute class includes both easyto-follow, fun aerobic-dance routines and muscle toning and stretching exercise; a warm-up precedes the aerobics, and cool down and stretch follows the exercise. All to the beat of great music, from oldies to jazz to the newest popular tunes! New students may register at class and join anytime. We suggest you bring a mat and water. Historic Clubhouse, Mon, Wed, Sat, & Sun Community/Swim Center, Tue & Thu Instructors: Linda Young & Kim Moffatt Location: Mon-Thur Sat/Sun 6:30-7:30 pm" 9-10 am Fees: Drop-In: $ 6 8 Classes: $28 4 Classes: $20 12 Classes: $36 "Baby-sitting available these classes only. Fee: $1.00 per family. Summer 1997 Herculean 21 �CLASSES ASPIRING WRITERS OIL PAINTING These writing courses are designed for adiJlts or teens who are intermediate/adva,nced writers. Participants will explore all forms of writing depending on the interests of class members. Various forms will include biographies, autobiographies, journals, essays, short,stories, novels, and poetry. Information on how to market one's writing will also , be provided throughout the course. Have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors. Students will also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. This course allows students to learn on an individual basis at their own pace, while developing talents that they have been wishing to accomplish for years. There is an additional fee for'supplies. Supply-information will be provided when registering. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Maria S.C. Oavi $27 res/$30 non-res Intermediate/Advanced 7/2-7/30, (August Vacation) 21501-8 Wed 9/6-10/ 1 7:30-9 pm 10/8-12110 7:30-9 pm 31501-8 Wed 1m98-3/11 /98 7:30-9 pm 41501-8 Wed 31516-A 41516-A Tues Tues WRITE YOUR MEMOIRS OR FAMILY H ISTORY MODEL AIRPLANE BUILDING AND FLYING You will receive guidance and inspiration on how to plan, research, write, and publish your memoirs or family history, plus tips on the basics of good writing. This class will include "memory sparkers", how to organ ize your ideas, ways to achieve variety in your life story, how to use photos and documents, an A to Z checklist and excerpts to read from other writer's histories and memoirs. Youth, ages 9-17 will enjoy learning how to bund and fly their own model airplane. Students will learn the basic principles of powered flight while having a lot of fun. Every student will recieve a control line model airplane and a gas-powered engine. The real reward comes when they are able to fly their gas-powered model plane. Parents welcome to attend .. For more information, call (510) 245-9310. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Sue Clark $50 res/$55 non-res Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Sue Clark $35 res/$40 non-res 21501-A 31501-A ' Tues Tues 9/9-10/ 14 10/21-11/25 8/12-9/30 10/21-1219 1:00-3:00 pm 1:00-3:00 pm A $5 late registration fee will be charged for any registration received after the first class meeting. Location: Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Community Center Heman Lee $10 class only/$20 w/ subscription to American Model Airplanes magazine 21533-A 21533-8 Sat Sat 7:30-9:00 pm 7:30-9:00 pm 6/7-6/28 7/12-7/26 9 a.m.-Noon 9 a.m.-Noon (Min. enrollment for this class is 5, max. is 20.) 22 Summer 1997 Herculean �CLASSES PHOTOS IN A SHOEBOX Don't let your baby's first smile, first steps, and first birthday end up in shoe boxes already bulging with neglected memories - or worse, in albums which chemically destroy the images they were meant to protect. If you are frustrated with the condition of your family photos, feel you lack the time and creativity to make a family album, or you simply want to create a permanent keepsake, this class is for you. With hands-on assistance you will learn how to quickly and easily turn those boxes of photos and memorabilia into keepsake, photo-safe albums. Great for all ages or for children ages 12 and up accompanied by parent. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Lanette Pogue $16 res/$19 non-res 2J503-B 21503-C 31503-A 31503-B 41503-A Thur Thur Thur Thur Thur 7/17 8/21 9/18 10/16 11/20 BASIC FIRST AID 6:30-9 6:30-9 6:30-9 6:30-9 6:30-9 pm pm pm pm pm TRAINING Medic First Aid is a basic eight hour training course in . emergency care. CPR and other important emergency care skills are combined in the course, which allows the student to function with one consistent set of priorities in a medical emergency. Thetraining is accomplished in seven modules of instruction, and students will receive a wallet card & certificate of completion. Please bring a bag lunch. Location: Instructor: Fee: 21517-B 31517-A Community/Swim Center, Press Room Delucchi's First Aid Training Certified Instructors $45 res/$50 non-res, plus a $5 materials fee for certification packet and handbook Sat Sat 8116 10/11 8 am-4:30 pm 8 am-4:30 pm CAROle-PULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) This course will teach one-rescuer CPR and foreign body airway obstruction for adults, children, and infants. The class will consist of lecture and practice on mannequins. The teachings follow those approved by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). A certificate of completion will be issued through Delucchi's First Aid Training and Supply. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim. Center, Press Room Delucchi's First Aid Certified Instructors $35 res/$40 non-res 21508-A 31508-A 31508-B Sat Sat Sat 7/12 9/13 11/15 8-11 am 8-11 am 8-11 am S I RETCH AND FLEX Everyone can leam to stretch regardless of age or flexibility. Stretching relaxes your mind and tunes up your body. By incorporating elements of yoga and callenetic type exercises, this class is. designed to help each participant learn to stretch correctly, to increase flexibility, minimize the risk of injury to joints and muscles, improve circulation and wake up tired muscles. Taught by Dr. Walther of Hercules Chiropractic Center, this class is non-competitive . and non-impact, with an emphasis on safety. The class is on-going and/students may join at any time. Please bring a mat or large towel, and wear loose, comfortable clothing. Location: Instructor: Fee: 51501 Senior Center Dr. Denise Walther Hercules Chiropractic Center , . $15 per month res/$17 per month non-res $5 per class (drop-in) Sat Ongoing 7:30-8:30 am Summer 1997 'Herculean 23 �CLASSES . ROMPER GYM POM AND CHEER Come explore with your child as they learn and grow. Romper Gym is designed especially forthe two to four Year old who wants to explore but requires parental assistance and encouragement. Matthew Silveria brings over 12 years of motivating and training experience to assist the parent in instructing their children to balance, control movement and grow in this upbeat experience. In this course, students learn arm motions, hand, leg, and feet positions and voice projection. Cheers, chants, and dance movements are taught with flair and enthusiasm from experienced instructors. This is an ongoing program and returning students will learn advanced techniques. Students will be prepared for school team tryouts looking sharp and jazzy! Students will also gain self confidence, self esteem, flexibility, strength and stamina. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Matthew Silveria $32 re5/$35 non-res Sat 6/14-7/26* 21526-A Sat 9/27-10/25 31526-A Sat 11/15-12120 41526-A (No Class 7/5/97 and 7/19/97) 9:00'9:45 am 9:00-9:45 am 9:00-9:45 am PRE-GYMNASTICS This fun-filled class is designed for children 7 and older, and for advanced tumbling students, who are preparing for a more advanced gymnastics experience. Emphasis will be on balance, coordination, flexibility and strength. Location: Instruotor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Matthew Silveria $32 res/$35 non-res 6/14-7/26* 21523-A . Sat Sat 9/27-10/25 31523-A Sat 11/15-12120 41523-A (No Class 7/5/97 and 7/19/97) 11 :00-11 :45 am 11:00-11:45 am 11 :00-11 :45 am T INY TUMBLERS Enjoythej un while developing body awareness. This class is designed for children ages 4 through 6 and leads students to learn stretches, rolls, balance and cartwheels in a playful and safe environment. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Matthew Silveria $32 res/$35 non-res Sat 6/14-7/26* 21522-A 31522-A Sat 9/27-10/25 Sat 11/15-12120 41522-A (No Class 7/5/97 and 7/19/97) 24 Summer 1997 Herculean 10:00-10:45 am 10:00-10:45 am 10:00-10:45 am Classes are ongoing and you may enroll at any time. Class is taught by the Young Olympians organization which is dedicated to providing community programming to bOys and girls ages 5 - 15 years. Location: Instructors: Dates: Days: Time: Fees: Senior Center Young Olympians Staff On-Going Tuesday 4:30 to 8:00 pm Varied $2-$4/lesson Registration is accepted on the day of class. No advanced registration is needed. For more information, you may call Charlotte at the Young Olympians organization, (510) 7343413. MUSICAL KIDS Children love music! In this stage of rapidly developing language skills, their minds are very receptive and discriminating with respect to sound. Therefore, musical instruction at this age is extremely valuable. In this class, your child's musical ear will be stimulated with classical and international beats. Rhythm will be taught with singing, dancing, and percussion instruments. Other skills will also be enhanced, such as following direction, ABC's, coordination, and making friends. Ages: Location: Instructor: Fee: 3 and 4 year olds Community/Swim Center Village Rm. Susan Porter $42 res/$45 non-res, drop-in $7 21532-A 21532-B Mon Mon 6/9-6/30 717-8/24 6:30-7:15 p.m. 6:30-7:15 p.m. (Min. enrollment for this class is 5, max. enrollment is 7.) �CLASSES BALLET FOR THE YOUNG DANCER This class ·is an introduction to the fundamental ballet movements which stimulate grace and muscular dev.elopment. Your child will learn fun dances to classical music and songs children love. If you require more information, you can call the instructor at 525-4619. Clothing: Leotards, tights, and ballet slippers Location: Instructor: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Rosalyn Jordan Ages: 3 1/2 to 5 years 21530-A Th Fee: 7/10-8/14 $36 res/$40 non-res $31 res/$35 non-res for additional family members or if you enroll in two classes taught by R. Jordan within the same session period. Ages: 5 years old and up 21530-8 Th 7/1 0-8/14 Fee: 4:00-4:30 pm 4:30-5:l5pm $42 res/$46 non res $38 resi$41 non-res for additional family members or if you enroll in two classes taught by R. Jordan within the same session period. TAP FOR BOYS AND GIRLS High energy and lots of fun! Routines and great rhy1hmic pattems for dancing feet will be taught. Besides developing coordination and grace, this class stimulates concentration which can be important in learning academic subjects. Clothing: Tap shoes and comfortable clothing Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Rosalyn Jordan $36 resi$40 non-res $31 res/$35 non-res for additional family members or if you enroll in two classes taught by R. Jordan within the same session period Ages: 5 years old and up 21531-A Th 7/10-8/14 YOUTH OIL PAINTING Youth, ages 7-17 years, will have fun while leaming to draw, paint, deSign, mix colors, and combine colors. Your child will also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. This course allows students to learn on an individual basis attheirown pace, while making new friends and developing new talents. Location: Instructor: Fee: CommunitylSwim Center, Village Room Maria S.C. Davi $27 res/$30 non-res 31521-A 31521-8 41521-A 41521-8 Tues Fri Tues Fri 8/12-9/30 8/15-10/3 10/24-1219 1.0/24-12119 3:30-5 pm 3:30-5 pm 3:30-5 pm 3:30-5 pm There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply information will be provided at time of registration. TRADITIONAL FOLK DANCING BY KARlLAGAN, INCORPORATED This class is a unique opportunity for those interested in the Phillippine culture to pass on Traditional Folk Dances such as the Tinikling, 8anga, Maria Clara, Sultana to future generations within our community. Karilagan, Incorporated was formed in September 1995 to provide youths with a positive attemative to negative pressure, and has now joined forces with the City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department. These classes are ongoing and students may enroll at any lime. Performances are held throughout the Bay Area, and all levels of experience are welcome! Active parent participation is required. Location: Senior Center Times: Friday, 6:30 pm-1 0:30 pm Instructors: Lilli Abrantes and Adele Laput Fee: $25 per family plus costumes 5:15-5:45 pm Summer 1997 Herculean 25 �CLASSES KARATE In today's world, families are concemed about issues of violence, gangs, weapons, and child molestation/abduction. This class is designed to provide participants with proven methods of increasing one's alertness and awareness, as well as, providing a solid philosophy in self defense, self discipline, and self confidence. The class is on-going and students may. enroll at any time. For more information on specific styles or levels, call the instructor at (707) 4251847. Locations: Instructor: Fees: Judo is a martial art that concentrates primarily on throwing and grappling techniques. The striking and self-defense techhiques are practiced only in Kata form. Judo has been an Olympic event since 1964, and is the only martial art to become an official Olympic sport. The instructor will take registration for all classes at any time during the sessions. If you wish to speak to the instructor prior to enrollment, you may call 799-9906, or you may visit the class. Location: Instructor: Fees: Ohlone Community Center Wayne Cunningham $35 res/$38 non-res Monthly Fee $17 res/$19 non-res additional family members 51519-L 51519-A 51519-B 51519-C June July August September Junior Class - Ages 7 to 11 MonlWed Continuing 6:30-7:30 pm Senior Class - Ages 12 and up MonlWed Continuing 6:30-8:30 pm 26 Summer 1997 Herculean Wed Classes at Community/Swim Center Thur Classes at Historic Clubhouse Fri Classes at Community/Swim Center Joe Garcia $45 res/$48 non-res Monthly fee $25 res/$28 non-res - additional family members 'There will be a $10 late payment fee if the monthly fee is not paid by the 10th of each month. 51529-L 51529-A 51529-B 51529-C June July August September All White Belts - Beginners & children under 10 Wed 4:30-5:30 pm All Yellow Belts - Children under 10 yrs, 9 KY Wed 5:30-6:30 pm All Green Belts - Children under 10 yrs Wed 6:30-7:30 pm All Yellow Belts- Adults Thur 5-6 pm All Green Belts and Beginner White Belts - Adults Thur 6-7 pm All Purple Belts and Brown Belts - Children & Adults Thur 7-8 pm All Belts - students must have fighting gear to attend this class. No exceptions. 6:30-7:30 pm Fri *There is an additional fee of $28.50 for the complete uniform. All orders and payments forthe uniform are taken by the instructor.. �CLASSES ADULT KARATE CLASSES KUBUDO WEAPONS This class is designed for adults 18 years and up to provide participants with proven methods of increasing one's alterness and awareness as well as, providing a solid philosophy in self defense and self discipline, and self confidence. The classes will be ongoing. For more information on specific styles or levels, call the instructor at (707) 425-1847. Classes begin June 2,1997. It is not Karate, Akido, or Judo. It is Kendo, the art of knowing all Japanese weapons, the weapons that placed the Japanese samurai among the most feared warriors in the world. It has been said that the samurai code of honor was something no other knight or warrior in history could equal. No other man had as much prestige or harder code of honor to live by than these men-at-arms of Japan. Classes start with the long be, then the kama sai, and finish with the sword. Location: Instructor: Fees: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Joe Garcia $45 res/$48 non-res (monthly fee) $25 res/$28 non-res for additional family members 'There will be a $10 late payment fee if the monthly fee is not paid by the 10th of each month. 51530-L 51530-A 51530-8 Wed Wed Wed June July August 7:30-8:30 pm 7:30-8:30 pm 7:30-8:30 pm 'There is an additional fee for the complete uniform. All orders and payments for unifonm are taken by the instructor. Parks and Recreation ... Benefits Your Community C • • • • ommunities receive the benefit of providing positive alternatives for a healthy local community. Youth and young adults gain workplace experience and learn beneficial lifelong skills in recreation programs. Well-maintained parks improve property values and contribute to a sense of iocal identity and pride. Park & recreation agencies network with other service providers to develop healthy children, neighborhoods and communitieS. For what it costs for the California Youth AuthOrity to incarcerate youth, reasonably financed recreation and counseling could save taxpayers tens of millions of dollars annually Classes will begin July 11, 1997. An orientation meeting will be held Friday July 4, 1997 at 7:30 pm. Location: Instructor: Fees: Ages: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Joe Garcia $50 res/$60 non-res (monthly fee) $35 res/$45 non-res for additional family members 10 years and up 'There will be a $10 late payment fee if the monthly fee is not paid by the 10 of each month. 51531-L 51531-A 51531-8 Fri Fri Fri June July August 7:30-8:30 pm 7:30-8:30 pm 7:30-8:30 pm *There is an additional fee .for complete uniform. All orders and payments for unifonm are taken by the instructor. A 'MESSAGE FROM The Hercules Parks and Recreation Department and the California Park & Recreation Society ---Summer 1997 Herculean 27 �SENIOR SERVICES HERCULES SENIOR CENTER 111 CIVIC DRIVE 799-8219 Friends, Food, Fun and Companionship is what the Hercules Senior Program is all about. Join us for a day of activities or just come and relax for awhile. Our program provides a variety of social and recreational activities in a friendly atmosphere where the emphasis is on hospitality. You will be warmly welcomed by our volunteer staff when you stop in to visit our center. Here you will find a variety of social and recreational services for all seniors. The Hercules Senior program and support services are available to adults 60 and over. Our activities and programs welcome participation by adults of all ages on a space available basis. These services include classes, day trips, nutrition services, health screening services, multicultural enrichment, and much, much more! We strive to ensure a physically and emotionally comfortable environment for all, as well as encouraging socialization with peers. Please drop in and say hello to our staff and volunteers Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Our c.enter will provide you with updated information on current and upcoming activities and events. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES Let's do lunch!! Join us Monday, Wednesday and Friday for a great hot lunch. The CoCoCafe lunches provide a full meal for Seniors at a very reasonable cost. Donation is suggested at $1.50 to $1.75. You must reserve at least one day in advance no later that 12 noon. Call for a monthly menu. Participants must be age 60 or older. fyton-Wed-Fri 11:30 a.m. . 'Pot Luck Lunch 2nd Thur of month Bingo Mon-Wed-Thur-Fri 28 Summer 1997 Herculean 12 Noon 12:30-2:00 pm SPECIAL SERVICES Free Blood Pressure Screening 2nd Wed of the month 11 a.m. courtesy of the Rodeol Hercules Fire District CLASSES Ceramics 9:30-11:30 am $1 Wednesdays Brushes, glazes, and paint provided; green ware and firing are extra. Miscellaneous Crafts WedlFri 10:00 a.m.-l :00 pm TaiChi Tues 9:00-11 :00 a.m. Instructor: Bryan Umeki Free Free THE ART OF FLOWER A RRANGING This course introduces students to contemporary and traditional ways of flower arranging. Classes are designed to help students appreciate the beauty in their immediate environment and develop their artistic competence, Students will learn how to create their own designs with garden flowers and materials readily available. Instructor Kimi Takamura brings years of experience with her gentle style of instruction. Students will be given an overview of flower arranging and dernonstrations of different styles and approaches. The instructor will explain the tools and materials recommended. Bring a pen and notebook. Best of all, this is a free classl The class is offered in conjunction with Contra Costa College and will resume August 30 . Sat 9:00 a.m.-12 Noon Free �SENIOR SERVICES DRNERIMPROVEMENT FOR DRIVERS 55+ EXPLORATION IN ART FOR SENIORS: MIXED MEDIA This course is de~igned for mature drivers to help increase awareness of driving precautions that can and should be used to compensate for diminished physical and visual skills. You will improve your driving skills and become eligible for reduced insurance costs. When you complete this 8hour course of instruction with our experienced driver education instructor, you will receive a 3 YEAR CERTIFICATE, registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles. This certificate registration is your record of . eligibility for REDUCED AUTO INSURANCE PREMIUMS. The Driver Improvement course is offered in conjunction with the West Contra Costa Adult Education Department and will be back at the Senior Center in September. Call for dates and times. This class introduces Senior~ to a variety of art media including ink, charcoal, water based paint, colored pencils and more! (Sorry - no oil paints) Instructor Diane Rusnak, Bay Area artist and teacher for 30 years, emphasizes.personal creative expression as well as teaching good composition and artistic techniques. Students may sign up with the instructor. There is no fee for instruction, but students must furnish their own supplies . This class is offered in conjunction with Contra Costa College. Tues 8/26-12/9 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free TAl CHI Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese exercise designed to promote flexibility, strength, balance and coordination. It also emphasizes stretching and slow gracelulmovements and is especially good for reducing tension in the body. The form of Tai Chi being taught by instructor Bryan Umeki is called Kwang Ping Yang Style, which is at least 3,000 years old, and is rarely taught outside of China. This class is also beneficial as a tool for meditation purposes. Tues On-going 9:30-11 a.m. Free SEASONAL CRAFTS Join us on Wednesday and Friday mornings at 10 a.m. for a few get-togethers and share your talents with us... orfind out what hidden talents you have! Our projects change with the seasons and holidays, so we may be creating greeting cards one week and spring flowers the next. There is no fee, but we ask that you share your ideas and rnaybe surplus materials. WedlFri Ongoing 10:00-11:30 a.m. Free Su.mmer 1997 Herculean 29 �YOUTH SERVICES CHILD CARE TINY TOTS The Parks & Recreation Department offers a Before/After This program is a pre-school experience for children 2 yrs. School Child Care Program for children in grades K-6. This 9 mos. to 5 yrs. of age. The program is designed to develop is a recreation program that gives your child a safe and the ''whole child". Our qualified and caring staff assist your supeNised place to go before and after school. During the . child in developing confidence and self-esteem. Children day a short time is allotted for homework. The children will learn responsibility and independence. Social, enjoy themselves with a variety of activities, including crafts, emotional, physical, intellectual, and creative aspects of . games, sports, cultural appreciation, and life skills. The the child's development are included in each day's program . Child Care program is offered at Ohlone, Lupine, and Hanna All children in Tiny Tots must be completely toilet Ranch Child Care Centers. There is a limited amount of trained. No diapers or pull ups. space in our Child Care Programs. When these spaces are filled we will begin taking a waiting list for future Tiny Tots programs are offered at the following locations: Lupine Child Care Center 1905 Lupine openings. Ohlone Child Care Center 1616 Pheasant Registration for is currently being accepted for the Fall 1997- Foxboro Community Center 1025 Canterbury 98 school year. All registrations are taken at the Community/ Swim Center at 2001 Refugio Valley Rd. "LITTLE LEARNER" (2.9 MOS. TO 4 , Hanna Ranch Child Care Ctr. . License No. 070215103 Lupine Child Care Ctr. License No. 070209101 Ohlone Child Care Ctr. License No. 070210873 2480 Refugio Valley 245-4803 1905 Lupine 799-8259 1616 pheasant 799-8224 All registrations are at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. •••••••••••••••a •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••_ By The BusheL..or By the Bag. .. Season's Best Produ,ce · Fresh from the. Farm, Fou,rBiliries, Fresh Fish and Seafood, Fresh PastaS and Sauces, Espresso and Gourmet Coffees. Solano County's Best Kept Secret Shop Year Round .•. Old ToWn Vallejo Farrners'~ket Downtown Vallejo Georgia at Sonoma Saturdays &AM-l PM INFO (707)552-5115 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••••••••••• 30 Sutn:n1er 1997 Herculean YRS.) For many children this is their first social experience. Learning to socialize with other children and separate from parents is a very important part of this class. While they play, children are introduced to numbers, colors, shapes, and letters. Special attention is paid to large and small motor development. TITh 9-11 a.m. $53 res/$56 non-reslMonthly The Little Learner program is held on TITh at Ohlone and Lupine Child Care sites only. "PRE-KINDERGARTEN" PROGRAM This program is offered to children who will be 4 years old on or before December 2. The goal of this class is to prepare the children for kindergarten without going beyond the basic requirements set by the school district. The children have the opportunity to learn while having fun and making friends. This program is offered on MonlWed/Fri .from 9 a.m. to Noon. We offer this class at the Ohlone and Lupine Child Care sites ahd at the Foxboro Community Center. MIW/F 9-12 noon $120 res/$126 non-reslMonthly Fall 1997 registration is currently being accepted. For more information, please contact the Tiny Tots Program Coordinator at 799-8259 or 799-8235. Space is limited. �YOUTH SERVICES SUMMER DAY CAMP What is your child doing this summer? How often do you hear "I'm bored, what can I do?" Our Summer Program gives yoJ·r child the opportunity to have fun in a safe environment. We will have crafts, sports, games, and swimming. We go to the Hercules Swim Center on Tuel Thu to swim.. Once a week our Recreation specialist, Jeanne Krall comes to lead the children in PE activities. The children love doing aerobicsto the "Tootsie Roll" orthe "Macarena". If your child is entering grades 4-6 we have . some really exciting field trips planned. For more information on the Summer program contact Ambra Bonham at 799-8224 for grades 4-6 or Marsha Reynolds at 799-8259 for grades K-3. . LUPINE Sm;: PROGRAM THEMES (GRADES K-3) June 16-20 Hello Summer! Start the summer with FUN! Steve Chaney the Ventriloquist will entertain us on Friday. June 23-27 Magic Madness Everyone loves magic. Germar the Magician will be here with his special blend of comedy and magic. June 30-July 3 Celebrate the Red, White, and Blue We'll have a big Bar-B-O to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. No camp on Friday, July 4. July 7-11 Can You Imagine! Fun and Fantasy. One of our favorites, Snapdragon Puppets will be here to Registration is currently being accepted at the Communityl Swim Center at 2001 Refugio Valley Rd. entertain. July 14-18 The Flying Trapeze We'll pretend we're at the Circus. Momo the Clown will come to make us laugh. July 21-25 We'll have a Western theme with Lariat Larry to amaze us with his rope tricks. OHLONE SITE: "SKY's n-tE LIMIT" PROGRAM SCHEDULE (GRADES 4-6) July 28-Aug 1 Week: Round Table Lunch (6/18) Bowling at Pinole Vly. Lanes (6/25) Aug 4-8 Bay Area Wildlife Show (6/30) 'CLOSED July 4th!' '0' 717 - 7111 Marine World (7/9) 'E' 7/14 - 7/18 'F' 7121 - 7/25 A's Gamevs. Seattle Mariners (7/15) Picnic at Refugio & Game Extravaganza (7/23) "Wild Water Madness" 'G' 'H' 'I' 'J' -7/28 8/4 8111 8118 - 811 8/8 8115 8/22 Fun Around the World Multi-cultural Week. It's always fun to learn about other cultures and even more fun to cook and eat ethnic foods. "Wacky Kingdom Challenge" 'C' 6/30 - 7/3 Mad Science! We'll do some science experiments and Mad Science of Mt. Diablo will be here for some hands-on science fun. Activity or Field Trip: "Strike Outl" 'A' 6/16 - 6/20 . 'B' 6/23 - 6127 The Wild, Wild West Aug 11-15 Creepy Critters Wildlife Associates will be here with some great creepy crawlies. Aug 18-22 Good-bye Summer! Boo-hool But we're going to have a big end of the summer bash!!! Great America (7/30) McDonald's for Lunch (8/6) Waterworld USA (8/13) Big Ice Cream Social (8/20) Summer 1997 Herculean 31 • �TEEN ACTIVITY PROGRAM S IZZLING SUMMER TEEN lAY IT'S HERE!! The 1997Teen Summer Day Camp Program will begin on Monday, June 16, 1997 and conclude Friday, August 22, 1997. The program will be open Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules. The City's Parks and Recreation Department has planned an exciting new 10week Summer Program with a wide-range of fun-filled activities. This year'S program will include new equipment and new excursions. Try your skills onthe New Nintendo64 Video Game System and the Hot New Games: Star Wars, Cruising USA, and the "Instinct" Game. A new Bumper Pool Table, Ping Pong Table, and Utility Table has been added to provided more FUN FOR MORE TEENS. TEEN SUMMER _ . _ rovide Swimming on' each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm. G Y l l I I I I I _iII be available for basketball aM volleyball Monday through Friday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, except the weeks of June 23rd and August 11th. Special local trips to Refugio Valley Park have been planned during these two weeks, Activitites at the park will include: Softball, Soccer, Flag Football, and Organized Games. IID.Swili be showing Top-Rated movies on Fridays 1 :00 pm to 3:00 pm. . II. . GUm has been planned for each · Wednesday, starting June 25th from 11:30 am to 12 noon. Topics will include: Employment Skills, How To Complete A Job Application, How To Write A Resume, How To Conduct Yourself In An Employment InterView, Communication, Diffusing Anger, Gangs and Positive Choices, Contra Costa County Mosquito and Vector Board's "How To Protect Yourself". All speakers are professionals and experts in their fields. Loni Incarnati Sarah Pustilnik Lynn Incarnati Larry Wheeler - President - Vice-President - Secretary - Treasury MEMBERS ARE: . Erin Krall Nick Gould Bill Roberts Scott Marchetti Vinson Ferrinho Kemp Vaughn 'Octavia Mims Chris Granger Jennifer Douglas mCUlSllEnd Recreation Department has made reservations for the following excursions: Great America, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Cal Expo Waterworld, State Fair, Marine World, Oakland U.S. Ice Center, Oakland fJ(s Game, and Pinole Valley Lanes. Each teen who pays f or the full 10 week camp will automatically be enrolled in Great America, Santa Cruz, an d t h e Cal ExpoWaterworld Trips. They will also have their choice of two (2) local t rips (Marine World, Oakland U.S. Ice Center, Oakland A's Game, or Bowling Social at Pinole Valley Lanes. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 32 Summer 1997 Herculean �TEEN ACTIVITY PROGRAM Enrollment will be accepted on a first-come first-serve basis until all seats are filled. A minimum number of unsold seats may be available to teens who use the weekly drop-in program. These seats if available, will be sold at the city's cost. Fees cover round-trip transportation and admission. .. .., i!CE1M';ll AMERICA OAKLAND A's GAME MARINE WORLD SANTA CRUZ BEACH OAKLAND ICE CENTER PINOLE VALLEY LANES CAL Expo WATER WORLD Tu TH TH TH TH TH 26 JULY 15 JULY17 JULY 24 AUGUST 7 AUGUST 14 AUGUST 21 10:00 AM _ " .llM1 10:00 AM -4:30 9:00 AM -4:30 10:00 AM-11:00 10:00 AM -4:30 11:00 AM -2:00 10:00 AM-ll:30 PM PM PM PM PM PM I \ I', GREAT AMERICA , . . . . . . . . . . . ............ . Location: Community/Swim CenterDynamite and Press Rooms (Full10-week camp including 5 trips, Teen Center, swimming, gym, movies, guest speakers) Fee: $250 res/$300 non-res Code: 21601-8 Weekly Drop-In Teen Center (Includes Teen Center, swimming, movies, gym, guest speakers - NO TRIPS) Fee: $25 resi$30 non-res (per week) Code: 21601-A New A.M. Open Gym Program (Includes open gym only! No Teen Center Activities.!) . Fee: $30 resi$40 non-res Code: 21601-C 10 weeks 6/16 to 8/22 8:30-10:00am PER TRIP FEE ALSO AVAILABI E FOR ALL UNSOLD EXTRA SEATS!! Location Fee Great America $35 res/$37 non-res Oakland A's Game $12 res/$14 non-res Marine World $25 res/$27 non-res Santa Cruz Beach $30 res/$32 non-res Oakland tee Center $12 res/$14 non-res . Pinole Valley Lanes $10 resl$12 non-res Cal Expo-Waterworld $27 res/$30 non-res Summer 1997 Herculean · 33 �TEEN ACTIVITY PROGRAM NEW TEEN COMPUTER ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM Can you use the mouse to work with objects? Can you identify operating systems on the desktop? Can you locate and manage files with Windows Explorer? If you have answered "NO" to any of the above questions, you need to enroll in the New Teen Computer Enhancement Program. Do not be afraid of using computers! Each student will become computer literate by the completion of this program. The computer Enhancement Program is designed for local youths grades 9th-12th. The demand for job development skills and specific training opportunities in computer science haVe become two of the Park and ReCreation Department's top priorities for youth. "Don't Be Afraid of Computers!" . The Computer Enhancement ~~I~:~~;~i~~:~~~;~~ Program will consist of 16 hours of basic computer skills. The maximum ratio of instructors to students will be 1:4. Each class will not exceed one' hour. Computers cannot be used for IB~'''''' any unauthorized use such as political or business profit or gains. Computers cannot be removed from the training lab site. All participants must complete the training program in .order to use computers. . Location: Fee: Code: · Mon&Wed Community/Swim Center $ 20 res/$25 non-res (per session) 41609-A 4:00-8:00 pm . Ongoing Labs (8 week sessions) 9/22/97-10/12/97 Session 1 Session 2 10/27/97-12/17/97 1/9/98-4/1/98 Session 3 Session 4 4/6/98-5/27/98 34 Summer 1997 Herculean hl~vii3vell:;"~i~r:ElfI �SPORTS & FITNESS FOR YOUTH YOUNG OLYMPIANS SELFDEFENSE Be SAFETY AWARENESS FOR YOUTH AGES 5-15 This program is designed for self-defense purposes only! Our program enhances self-esteem, confidence and selfdiscipline. Students are placed according to age and ability. Emphasis is on learning physical and verbal skills for self defense against bullies and adults. Course content includes: Break-aways, and techniques for close contact (being grabbed, etc.) communication skills and confident posture. Weekly safety awareness information addresses the lures strangers use on children and teens. Each successive 1012 week session provides reinforcement of previously learned techniques in addition to new and more advanced instruction. For information call (510) 734-3413. Location: Instructors: Dates: Days: TIme: Fees: Senior Center Young Olympians Staff Ongoing Monday 5:00-8:30 pm varied $2-$4/Iesson YOUTH OPEN GYM BASKETBALL Youth Open Gym Basketball Location: Communtiy/Swim Center Gym Youth fee: $1.75 per person Mon-Fri Youth B'ball 2:00-4:00 p.m. 9-16 yrs Note: Open gym programs are not available during league programs. • 5 ON 5 YOUNG ADULT BASKETBALL LEAGUE The Hercules Parks and Recreation Department is forming a Fall 1997 Young Adult Basketball League. The league is designed for ages 15 to 19. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 10 with a minimum of six players. All games will be officiated by the Recreation Staff. The Basketball Officials will be using modified NCAA Men's Rules. League fee includes staff, two rounds of league games, playoffs, referees, and shirts for first place team and awards for first, second and third places at the conclusion of the season. Teams must provide their own uniforms that have numbers. The department must have a minimum of four (4) teams to run the league and a maximum of eight (8) teams will be admitted. Rules and game schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on Tuesday, September 16, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. in the Press Room. Individuals are encouraged to sign up on the player interest list for possible placement on teams. Call 799-8295 if you are interested or have questions. After registration period ends, teams will be accepted only if there is space available. Roster Deadline: Location: Fee: August 26, 1997 Community/Swim Center Gym $185 res/$225 non-res team 41709-A 9/30-12116 Tues • 7-11 p.m. There is an additional $5 fee pe'r non-resident player on a resident team, To qualify for resident team status, at least six players on a team's roster must reside within Hercules. Summer 1997 Herculean 35 �SPORTS & FITNESS FOR YOUTH !! YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMP GIRLS BASKETBALL FOR AGES 12 TO 16 Fundamentals and fun summer-time competition will be the name of the game as Diablo Valley College head coach Steve Coccimiglio once again directs his popular day basketball camp for boys and girls. Coach Coccimiglio is recognized as one of the top coaches to come out of Contra Costa County and he has proved it at every level. After playing at both Clayton Valley High and the University of Hawaii-Hilo, Steve guided DeLa Salle High to a 101-41 overall record that included a number five ranking in the state one season. He joined the staff at Saint Mary's College in time to be a part of the Gael's 1990 NCAA tournament trip. His 1993 DVC team reached the Elile Eight of the State Community College tournament! Last year was once again another successful season for Diablo Valley College under Steve's guidance. His summer basketball camp in Hercules has become a highlight of the Parks and Recreation Department's summer program. The camp program is for youth players grades 4 throgh 8 and is limited to the first 36 participants who sign up. Participants should bring a sack lunch or money for the . snack bar. Beverages will be provided. Location: Fee: Community/Swim Center Gym $70 res/$80 non-res 21709-B Mon-Fri 8/11-8/15 11 -3pm* Priority registration for Hercules residents only. Hercules Resident Priority: 6/15/97-6/30/97 Open Registration: 7/1197-until filled Chinese Association of Hercules . P.O. Box 5253 Hercules, CA 94547 The Girls Elementary basketball program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing, and rebounding skills in addition to assisting the development of eye - hand and running coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. L!)ague fee includes a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, league games and referees, and awards at the conclusion of the season. The league is open to girls ages 12 to 16 years old with bElginner to advanced skill levels. Participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate at the time of registration. Birthdays must fall between December 20, 1980 and September 30, 1984. There will be an information meeting to discuss rules and regulations on Monday, September 16, at 7:00 p.m. in the village room at the Community/Swim Center. The league will have priority registration for Hercules residents only and then Open registration. Maximum enrollment is 40. Practice sessions will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, either from 4:00 to 5:15 p.m. or 5:00 to 6:15 p.m. with each team normally playing once per week. Location: Community/Swim Center Gymnasium, 2001 Refugio Valley Rd. Fee: $70 res/$85 non-res 31706-A 31}06-B TulTh Tu/Th 9/30-12118 9/30-12118 4:00-5:15 p.m. 5:00-6:15 p.m: Priority registration (Hercules residents only): 6/1-6/30 Open registration (Residents and Non-residents): 711 until full. You are welComed to come and join us for our many exciting special events. Please call Kelvin at 799-6006 or Steven at 799-5618 • 36 Summer 1997 Herculean �SPORTS & FITNESS FOR YOUTH I YOUTH Be ADULT TABLE TENNIS This program is designed to provide competitive table tennis action for all youth who want to improve their knowledge and skill of the game. The table tennis tables used are approved by the U.S. Table Tennis Association and the International Table Tennis Federation. Join the crowd for this exciting program for an annual membership fee and drop-in pass.Location: Ohlone Community Center, 190 Turquoise 51708-B Wed 8:30-10:30 pm Fri 7:00-10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am- 4:00 pm Play is supervised by registered volunteers of the Hercules Table Tennis Program. Fees: Annual Adult Membership: Drop-in 20 Pass Fee: , Annual Youth Membership: Drop-in 20 Pass Fee: Annual Family Membership: Adult: Youth: Ages 19 & up $20 res/$23 non-res $30 res/$32 non-res Ages 6 to 18 $10 res/$12 non-res $20 Jr. Pass Ages 6-12 $25 Teen Pass Ages 13-18 3rd member and up $10 res/12 non-res $5 res/$6 non-res Annual Membership fees will be sold at 50% discount July 1, 1997 to October 31, 1997. All annual memberships must be renewed by November 30 of each year. Fees must be paid at the Community/Swim Center. Each participant must bring his/her receipt to Ohlone Community Center. PEE WEE BASKETBALL The Pee Wee basketball program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing, and rebounding skills in addition to assisting in the development of eye - hand and runnign coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fee includes a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, league games and referees, and awards at the conclusion of the seaSQn. The League is open to boys and girls ages 7 to 9 years old with beginner to advanced skill levels. Participants must bring a copy of their birth cerificate at the·time of registration . .Birthdays must fall between December 17, 1987 and October 1 , 1989. The league will have priority registration for Hercules residents only and then open registration. Maximum enrollment is 60. There will be an information meeting to discuss rules and regulations on Monday, September 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village room . at the Community/Swim Center. Practice sessions will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays, either from 4:00 to 5:15 p.m., 5:00 to 6:15 p.m., or 6:00 to 7:15 p.m. League games will be played Saturday momings at 10:30 a.m., 11:45 a.m., and 1:00 . p.m. with each team normally playing once per week. Location: Community/Swim Center Gymnasium, 2001 Refugio Valley Rd. Fee: $70 res/$85 non-res 31708-A 31708-B 31708-C Mon/Wed Mon/Wed Mon-Wed 9/29-12117 9/29-1211'7 9/29-12117 4:00-5: 15 p.m. 5:00-6:15 p.m. 6:00-7:15 p.m. Priority registration (Hercules residents only): 6/1-6/30 Open registration (Residents and Non-residents): 7/1 until full. " Summer 1997 Herculean 37 �SPORTS & FITNESS GYMNASIUM FOR RENT Rent the Community/Swim Center Gym for Basketball or Volleyball practices, games and business recreational games! The City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department operates the Community/Swim Center Gymnasium which is available for limited public use. Reservations will only be accepted with a completed application and payment for the hours rented. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. All contact regarding the reservation, fees, rental time and on site coordination will be ;lrranged with the original applicant only. Reservations will not be taken more than one (1) month in advance or less than two (2) weeks prior to the planned activity. An attendant will be present during the entire event. Adult supervision is required by applicant during the event. Applicants interested in renting the gym . are encouraged to view the facility prior to renting. The gym has a maximum capacity of 100 persons for a sports event. 'Standard rental includes main room with two (2) portable basketball units or two (2) volleyball units, portable bleachers and indoor restroom. Fees: One day rental 3 or more days $50 res/$60 non-res/hour $30 res/$40 non-res/hour Limited dates and times are available. Please contact the Sports League Manager for available times and dates at 799-8295. 3 ON 3 BASKETBALL LEAGUE The Hercules Parks and Recreation Department will be forming a Fall 1997 Basketball League. The league is designed for ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and mus.! have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 6 with a minimum of 4 players. All games will be officiated by the Recreation staff. The basketball officials will be using modified NCAA men's rules. League fee includes staff, two rounds of league games, playoffs, referees, and shirts for 1st place team and awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places at the conclusion of the season. The department must have minimum of four (4) teams to run the league and a maximum of eight (8) teams will be admitted. Rules and game schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on Tuesday, September 16, 1997 at 6:00 pm in the Press Room. Individuals are encouraged to sign up on the player interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information, call our Sport League Manger at 7998295. . Roster Deadline: Location: Times: Fees: 31712-A paid advertising squiggles & Wiggles A Hercules Preschool • • • • Daily Curriculum Regular Field Trips & Special Events Nutritious MeaTs & Snacks lS Garden with Planround • Bike Track· fUm Are.. 't's Everything You Wanted In A Pres'chool Program , • Spedal Weekend & Call Now For Placement Possibilities! 38 Summer 1997 Herculean Evening Care Program • Year Round Schedule 245-7159 Sun August 29, " 997 Community/Swim Center Gym . 10:45 am, 11 :00 am, 11:30am,12:00 noon $85 res/$110 non-res 9/28-1217 10:45a.m.-1 p.m. There is an additional $5 fee per non-resident player on a resident team. To qualify fo resident status, at least six players on a team's roster must reside within Hercules . . �SPORTS & FITNESS ADULT OPEN GYM BASKETBALLIVOLLEYBALL Open Gym periods are ongoing . Players, beginner to advanced, are enc.ouraged to drop in. Open Gym periods are for fun and designed to create a social, recreational environment w~ere everyone feels comfortable participating. Come on down fOJ an energetic game of Basketball or Volleyball! Adult Open Gym Basketball Location: Community/Swim Center Gym Adult fee: $2.50 per person Mon Tue Thu Adult S'ball Adult S'ball Adult S'ball 7:45-10 pm 7:45-10 pm 7:45-10 pm 16 yrs & up 16 yrs & up 16yrs&up Adult Open Gym Volleyball Location: Community/Swim Center Gym Adult fee: $2.50 per person Wed I' I AdultV'Sall 7:45-10 p.m. 16 yrs. & up Note: Open gym programs are not available during league programs. OPEN GYM PASSES The City of Hercules Community/Swim Center complex has open gym passes available for residents and non-residents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry, while the non-residents passes are for conVenience only and are set at the regular drop-in rate. Open Gym Passes are valid throughout the year.. The City of Hercules is looking for volunteers to work in the Public Works Department. One project is to complete a needs assessment for trees and landscaping, and the second project is to check the creeks for pollution. If you are interested in Dynamite Pass 10 visits Adult $22.50 res/$25.00 non-res Youth $15.00 res/$17.50 non-res Avid Athlete 25 visits Adult $50.00 res/$62.50 non-res Youth $31 .25 re5/$43.75 non-res MAIUNDA DIFFIRINCI_ you can through your volunteer efforts. Identification will be requested for purchase of resident discount passes. Drop-in rates: Adults: $2.50 Youth (15 & under) $1.75 for daytime use only Please contact Sharad Pandya, City EngirieerlPublic Worl<s Director, at (510) 799·8247 or Yolanda Irigon, Personnel Director, at (510) 799-8223. Summer 1997 Herculean 39 �SPORTS & FITNESS INDIVIDUAL TENNIS LESSONS TENNIS CLASSES Lessons at several levels will be offered by long-time iocal teaching pro Amado Lozano. The beginning level stresses instruction in the basic strokes: forehand, backhand, volley, overhead, and the serve. At the intermediate level, stroke improvement is still stressed and added emphasis is placed on' instruction and drills related to ball direction, court coverage, and keeping the ball in play. Advanced instruction will continue to stress the fundamentals, but with instruction and drills emphasizing skills needed in match play - placing shots, sustaining a rally , developing a consistent serve. Students will play points and matches against one another, discuss conditioning and the potential for entering tournaments. Location: Fees: Refugion Valley Tennis Courts $45 res/$50 non-res (fee covers four lessons) Beginner Ages 7-14 21701-A Mon 21701-8 Mon 21701-C Mon 21701-0 Mon Ages 14 and up 21702-A Mon 21702-8 Mon 21702-C Mon 21702-0 Mon • No class on 9/8/97 6/2-6/23 6/30-7/21 7/28-8/18 8/25-9/29' 3:30-4:30 3:30-4:30 3:30-4:30 3:30-4:30 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 6/2-6/23 6/30-7/21 7/28-8/18 8/25-9/29' 4:30-5:30 4:30-5:30 4:30-5:30 4:30-5:30 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m . Intermediate (All ages) 21703-A Tue 5/27-6/17 21703-8 Tue 6/24-7/15 21703-C Tue 7/22-8/12 21703-0 Tue 8/19-9/16 3:30-4:30 p.m. 3:30-4:30 p.m. 3:30-4:30 ·p.m. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Advanced (All ages) 21704-A Tue 21704-8 Tue 21704-C Tue 21704-0 Tue 4:30-5:30 4:30-5:30 4:30-5:30 4:30-5:30 5/27-6/17 6/24-7/15 7/22-8/12 8/19-9/16 p.m. p.m. p.m . . p.m. The City's Parks and Recreation Department is proud to announce the New Private Lessons schedule for 1997. All individual lessons must be arranged with the instructor and fees paid at the CommunitylSwim Cent~r. The beginning level stresses instruction in the basic strokes: forehand, backhand , volley , overhead, and the serve . At the intermediate level, stroke improvement is still stressed and added emphasis is placed on instruction and drills related to ball direction, cou rt coverage and keeping the ball in play. Location: Fees: 8eginner: 21710-A ' 21710-1;1 21710-C 21710-0 Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $15 per 1/2 hour private lesson or $30 per 1 hour private lesson Sat Sat Sat Sat 5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 617-6128 7/5-7126 8/2-8/23 8/9-8/30 One hour private lessons may be available if minimum enrollment is not received for some group lessons. Please check with Sports League ManagerlTennis instructor. Deadline to register for classes is a week prior to start date. SUMMER YOUTH TENNIS CLINIC FOR AGES 7 TO ' 14 An intensive three days of lessons will be offered for boys and girls, ages 7 to 14. Instruction in all basic strokes will be emphasized along with low-pressure singles and doubles competition. Instruction will be given by outstanding local teaching pro, Amado Lozano. Location: Foxboro Tennis Courts, 1025 Canterbury Fee: $55 resi$60 non-res 21706-A Wed-Fri 8/6-8/8 9 a.m. to noon Registration for all Tennis Classes is open only one week prior to t~e first day of class. 40 Summer 1997 Herculean �SPORTS & FITNESS PEE WEE TENNIS Tournament Play: Pee Wee Tennis is a comprehensive program designed to introduce children four to six years old to the game oftennis in a fun and rewarding way. By tailoring the equipment and size of the playingcourtto the size, needs and athleticability of children, Mr. Pee Wee Tennis allows them to learn the sport quickly and to have fun. The basic concept is similar to that ofT-Bali, the pint-sized version of baseball. Every element of Mr. Pee Wee Tennis has been created specifically for small players, from the short c,Qurt to the 21-inch rackets and foam tennis balls. Students may provide their own 21-inch racket or may purchase one from the Parks and Recreation Department for $15. Recognized Community Organization $6/hour/court Private Organizations $12 per hour/court Commercial Use $15 per hour/court Location: Refugio Valley Tennis Center Fees: $35 res/$40 non-res . 21705-A 21705-B 21705-C 21705-D I' I I Tu Tu Tu Tu 5/27-6/17 6/24-7/15 7/22-8/12 8i19-9/16 3:00-3:30 3:00-3:30 3:00-3:30 3:00-3:30 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. TENNIS FACILITIES AVAILABLE! Tennis Court Rules and Regulations signs are posted at all City Tennis facilities including Refugio Valley Tennis Complex, Woodfield Park, and Foxboro Park. These tennis facilities are available to the public by rental permit or on a first-come first,serve basis. Hours & Fees Refugio Val/ey Tennis Complex: Refugio Val/ey Rd & Pheasant Drive Daily 7 am to 4 pm @ $4/hour/per court Daily 4 to 10 pm @ $5.50/hour/per court Sat/Sun/Holidays @ $6/hour/per court Except Mondays & Tuesdays from 3 to 7 pm and Saturdays 3 to 5 pm for City Lessons Foxboro Tennis Courts: 10.25 Canterbury Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Woodfield Tennis Courts: 1919 Lupine Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Tennis Court Reservations Tennis court reservations are available to Hercules residents only; there is a one-hour minimum on all tennis court facilities. Reservations are accepted at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Court Rules And Regulations: 1. Tennis shoes must be worn 2. Courts are available on a first come, first serve basis or by reservation 3. Drop-in play is limited to one hour and fifteen minutes 4. Waiting players must be present to hold position for play 5. Court reservations preempt non-reserved court play 6. City sponsored programs have priority 7. No food on tennis courts 8. No bike riding, roller skating or skateboarding on tennis courts 9. City sponsored lessons ONLY no public instruction. 10. Tennis Tournaments by permit ONLYl 11. Tennis Court Rules And Regulations Will Be Enforced 12. No alcoholic beverages allowed at any parks or courts. Call 799-8291 for further information . . ,. ;~ ."., ." , \t -\t ,® - "'c< . - . 1 1 !~ .;.:{ ... ..... l' , Community Services Commission The Hercules Cornmunity Services Commission is an advisory group to the City Council to render assistance and support to the Parks and Recreation Department for a variety of services and programs. The Commission meets every 2nd Monday of each month at 7 :30 pm in the City Council Chambers, 111 Civic Drive. We would encourage your input and participation in their meetings and events. Summer 1997 Herculean 41 �Want to be SEENii Full Page �AQUATIC SEASON 1997! Days, Dates, & Times for Public Swim: . Fee: Code: M-F M-F Sat!Sun $2.75 Adults (18 & older) $1.75 Youths (1-17years) $1.75 Non-Swimmers/Spectators Free for Children Under 1 year 20501 612-6113 3-4:30pm 6116-8129 1:30-4:30 pm 5117-9128 1:30-6 pm Swim Passes Discount Swim Passes are available for residents and nonresidents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry. Non-resident passes are available for convenience only, with rates set at the regular drop-in rate. Participants with swim passes will be allowed into the facility 15 minutes earlier than general public for public swim sessions. " ! II . Dynamite Pass (10 visits) Frequent! Swimmer (25 visits) Adult $25 res Youth $15res $27.50 non-res $17.50 non-res Adult $56.25 res Youth $31.25res $68.75 non-res $43.75non-res Lap Swimming Are you ready to begin a steady pool excercise program again? Why not come to the Hercules Swim Center to strengthen, stretch, and tone all your muscles. You .may wish to choose a vigorious training schedule, or just a leisurely swim. Lanes are divided for fast and slow swimmers. The pool will be open for lap swim during inclement weather unless dangerous conditions exist. Fee: $2.75 Adults (18 years and up) $1.75 Youth (14-17years) M-F M-F 20502 5/19-6113 6116-911 SatlSun 5117-9128 Code: . 11:30-1 :30 pm & 5:30-7:30 pm 7-9:45 am, 11:30-1:30pm, & 5:30-7:30 pm 9-12:30 pm & 6:30-8 pm �AQUATIC SEASON 1991! 1 Family Swim Swimming provides an excellent recreation activity for the whole family, so why not come down to the Hercules Swim Center! Mond~y, Wednesday, and Friday evenings are set aside for family swim, you are encouraged to join us for a relaxing evening around the pool. The Family Swim Rates are based upon a family of seven (7) members or less. Individuals may also attend during these swim sessions at the regular individual admission rate. Fee: Code: Mon/Wed/Fri $7 per family 20503 6/16-8/29 7:45-9:30 pm Family Swim Sessions are subject to early closure after the first hour of operation due to poor weather and/or if attendance drops below 25 participants. There are no refunds for canceled swim sessions . . ParentllnfantIToddler Swim Due to popular demand, we are expanding our special time period just for parents and toddlers to enjoy the play pool without the hustle and bustle of large groups, and/or older participants. Parents may practice swim instruction techniques leamed in the ParenVlnfantIToddler Instructional Class or just enjoy a quiet swim time with their children. This swim session is restricted to children between the ages of six (6) months and three (3) years of age. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times while in and out of the water. Parents are encouraged to bring their child's favorite water toy to these swim times in order to make the child feel more comfortable. Flotation devices, such as water wings and air mattresses, are not permitted however; No Diapers! Fee: Code: Mon-Fri , SatlSu.n ',' AqUClL This course is del,iQl~d wish to become a volunteer orisIII~"U"'[O Center. The training rl..,:inr,prl ~~~~~~~:~~~:s~wim 14-17), adults, and senior citizens who desire in aquatic activities. Pre-Requisite: Instructor: Fee: Code: Mon-Fri Weeki Week II Must be proficient in Level IV or equivalent Anita Roger Fields $30 resl$35 non-res 20903-a 6116-6/26 9-11 am M-F M-Th $2.75 per parent and child couple 20505 6116-8129 12:15-1:15pm 617-8/31 10-11:30 am �AQUATIC SEASON 1997'! swim tp.1l,ii/l,JuriinattlliC1·9197 opening in 1998! This program is designed to provide participants (ages 5 to 18) with a brief orientation as to what a swim team comprises of, as well as, the volunteer commitment that is needed for the ,program to remain a continued success in the years to come! The intent of this yea~s team will be to set a foundation for full operation in 1998, as wel l as, providing the opportunity to "test the waters"! on our 1 addition , discount , theseasqn this organized for next season, Informational brochures registration materials will be available beginning April 28. f A Swim Team Organization Task Force has been created in orderto finalize all the planning detail for next season, so if you are interested in providing suggestions in the creation and formation of the Hercules Swim Team, please contact our Aquatic Facility Manager at 799-8291 or 799-8296 for dates and time of their meetings , Location: Swim Coach: Fees: Date¥Times: Main Pool 13 and older 7-8, 11-12 years 9-10, 5-6 years Main and Play Pool Staci Dawson and Richard Benne See chart below Mon-Fri,6/16-8/29 Practice Times 7:q{!;;8:00 am - ri!0iP'9:00am .. 9:00-10:00 am may particiapte in a variety of ways ranging from recreational lap swimming to international competition, however participants are not required to compete as a member of the club. Some members join fqr health, fitness, camaraderie, or just plain fun! When you become a member of the United States Master :overeld for all Manager at or 799-8296. brochures and registration materials will be available beginning April 28. Location: Swim Coach: Fees: Mon-Fri Main Pool Steve Mainini $25 Annual USMS Membership Fee $20 Monthly Dues 5/19-8/29 11:30am-1:30pm Master Club members may also swim during regular lap swim hours. *A free 3-day trial for swimmers new to the Hercules Pre-Swim Team is 'avaIlable: • • • - • • ••• • •• •• •• • �r AQUATIC SEASON 1997! Swim Instruction Levels forAllAges Are you or your family members fearful of the water? Can't coordinate breathing with arm strokes? Or are you wanting to brush up on skills and leam new techniques? The Hercules Aquatics Staff are caring and experienced water safety instructors who will teach basic to advanced level swimming skills for·all members of your family. The Hercules Learn to Swim program is based on the American Red Cross certification standards for progressive swim instruction. Each level of swim instruction builds on the skills leamed in the previous level. Below are the various levels offered and the skills associated with each level. Levell Water Exploration No Pre-requisite needed Level one is designed for those who have little to no experience in the water. The objective is to assist students in becoming comfortable and safer in the water. Students will leam to blow bubbles, submerge their face, float on front and back with support, kick on front and back with support, learn basic water safety skills, and be introduced to alternating arm action. Levelll Primary Skills Pre-Requisite: Levell or Demonstrated Competency Students will learn to float unsupported, to kick and coordinate arm movements on front and back unsupported, to turn over from front to back and back to front, to retrieve underwater objects at shallow depths, rhythmic breathing, and water safety skills. . Levellll Stroke Readiness Pre-Requisite: Level II or Demonstrated Competency Students will learn to coordinate the front and back crawl, be introduced to treading water and elementary backstroke, learn to dive from the side of the pool, learn safe diving rules, learn self-rescue skills, and be introduced to rescue breathing. LevellV Stroke Development Pre-Requisite: Level III or Demonstrated Competency Students will develop coordination and endurance in the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, and treading water. Students will also be introduced to the breaststroke sidestroke, and to turning at the wall. Students wilileam t~ dive from standing and stride position 'on the side of the pool, in addition to more safety skills including expanded information on rescue breathing. 'Level V Stroke Refinement Pre-Requisite: Level IV or Demonstrated Competency Students will continue to develop endurance and refine the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, . breaststroke, and sidestroke. Students will also be introduced to the butterfly, underwater swimming, and surface dives. Students will leam additional open swim turns, alternate kicks for treading water, rules for safe diving from the springboard, and recognition for spinal injury,care. Level VI Skill Proficiency Pre-Requisite: Level Vor Demonstrated Competency Students will continue to increase endurance and refine the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, Sidestroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Students will learn approach strokes, the front flip tum, speed turns, the approach and hurdle on the springbcard, surface dives in .tuck and pike positions, and additional kicks for treading water. Additional water safety skills will also be included. Level VII Advanced Skills Pre-Requisite: Level VI or Demonstrated Competency Students will perfect all strokes and skills previously presented and learn to swim greater distances. Students will learn conditioning principles for lifetime fitness, the backstroke flip turn, in-water rescue techniques, the springboard dives in pike and tuck positions, and explore alternative aquatic activities. To pass this course, students must pass a Level VII Skills Test. AGES WELC �AQUATIC SEAS,OfN: 1997! Private Small Group Lessons The Private Lesson program is specifically designed for families and/or friends who wish to have their children taught by the same instructor at the same time in a small group setting. The program is designed for students ages four (4) years and up. The Private Lessons are composed of on!;) hal/hour class and are held Monday through Thursday from 4:30·5:00 pm. Private Lessons are designed to have a maximum enrollment of three (3) students and a minimum of two (2). Preregistration is mandatory for all sessions. Locations: Fees: Mon-Fri . Main and Play Pool $13 resident/$17 non-resident, per student per class 612-8/21' 4:30-5:00 pm 'Classes are held on a daily basis, Monday-Thursday. Registrli/tion is due prior to class starting date. Please inquire at registration office for class date availability. Group Lessons The group lesson program is designed for students ages four (4) years and up. The group sessions are composed of . nine classes, and. will be held over a two week period; . Monday through Friday the first week of the session, and Monday through Thursday the second week of the session. Classes for Levels I, II, III are 1/2 hour in duration and Levels . IV to VII are 45 minutes in order to provide adequate instruction and practice for the advanced swim skills. Preregistration is mandatory for all group lessons and we encourage early registration due to the popularity of the group lesson program. The registration deadline for group lessons is the Friday preceding each session at 12 noon. No registration will be accepted beyond the registration deadline. Location: Fee: Main Pool & Play Pool $36 resl$42.75 non-res Session 1 Session 2 Session3 Session 4 Session5 Session6 612-6112(PMLessonsOnly) 6116-6126 6130-7110' 7114-7124 7128-817 8111-8121 • Session 3 will be prorated due to the Fourth of July holiday. Session 3 will be held Monday through Thursday the first and second weeks of the session. Levels & Times: 1,2,3 4,5,6,7 1,2,3 1,2,3 4,5,6,7 1,2,3 4,5,6,7 1,2,3 4,5,6,7 1,2,3 10:00-10:30am 10:00-10:45 am 10:30-11:00 am 1':00-":30am 11:00-11:45 am 5:00-5:30 pm 5:00-5:45 pm 5:30-6:00 pm 6:00-6:45 pm 6:00-6:30 pm �r • AQUATI:C SEASON 1991! Adult Lessons Individual Lessons The Adult Lesson program is designed for students ages thirteen (13) and up, who would like some additional swimming instruction withoutthe hustle and bustle of small clJildren. The Adult lessons are designed to have a maximum enrollment of six (6) students per class in order to provide increased instruction time by each instructor. This lesson program is ideal for adults of all ages who never learned to swim or · who may have a limited aquatic background. The Aquatic staff will help you develop confidence and assurance while swimming, and if necessary, decrease your fears of being in water. The Individual Lesson program is designed for students ages four (4) years and up. The Individual Lesson program should be utilized as a supplement to group/adult lessons when a student is experiencing difficul,ly with a particular skill, or if you are just looking for QJle"en-one mstruction. The Individual sessions are compo!,ed of four, 1/2 hour <::Iasses, Monday • through Thursday. The Adult sessions will be composed of nine, 1/2 hour classes, and will be held over a two week period; Monday through Friday the first week of the session, and Monday through Thursday the second week of the session. Preregistration is mandatory for all adult classes and we encourage early registration due to the popularity of the adult lesson program. The registration deadline for adult lessons is the Friday preceding each session, at 12:00 noon. No registration will be accepted beyond the registration deadline. Fee: Main Pool $50 resl$55 non-res Session 1 Session 2 Session3 Session 4 . Session 5 Session 6 612-6112 (PM Lessons Only) 6116-6126 6130-7110' 7/14-7124 7128-817 8111-8/21 Location: I. I 'Session 3 will be pro-rated due to the Fourth of July holiday. Session 3 will be held Monday through Thursday the first and second weeks of the session. • preregistratlorr is mandatory for all individual. sessions. We strongly encourage early registration due to the limited number of available time offerings; and due to the extreme popularil'l of this program option. The Indivillual Lesson times do fill to capaci (¥ within the first few months of regjstration. Main'Pool & Play Pool $40 res/$45 non- Session 1 Session2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Sesslon6 Session 7 Session8 Session 9 Session 10 Session 11 Session 12 6/2-6/5 (PM Only) 619-6/12 (PM Only) 6116-6119 6123-6/26 6130-7/3 7n-7/10 7/14-7/17 7121-7124 7128-7/31 814-817 8111-8114 8118-8121 Levels & Times: All All 11:30-12:00 noon 6:00-6:30 pm It's So EASY to Register!! See Page 44 For Details • • Location: Fee: Levels & Times: 'AII Levels All Levels • 11:30-12:00 no(m 7:00-7:30 pm Saturday Supplementals · There will also be special one-day supplemental instructional lessons available every Saturday. Supplemental lessons will be held every Saturday beginning June 7 through August 23. Fees: Saturday $13 resl$17 non-res 12:30-1:00pm PRE-REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY!!! �, 'AQUATIC SEASON 1997! , ParentllnfantfToddler Class .. ~nMd lfarltllbdcjler n"'m~m is designed to assist nrfi",irm th"ir rotlilrlrAn ages 6 months up to 3 play and pre-swimming skills. The create an enjoyable, non-threatening allows parents to actively participate with the leaming of water skills. This course is program which begins to prepare your instruction as he/she grows into more level classes. hePalrentllnfanVTc)ddlerproqralm is composed of nine, half h?~~,;~~~!;~;'~' and will be held over a two week period; Nl":.&~g:;~ t~~~6~9ghhFriday the first week of the session, and tv Thursday of the second week of the are also limited Saturday morning sessions wear tight fitting pants or a swim suit, no illlc)wE,d in the pool. Parents are encouraged to favonte water toy to add to the familiarity Springboard Diving The focus of this program will be to introduce students to basic safety rules for springboard diving, leam the approach and hurdle for diving from a springboard, and various beginning dive positions. Students must be proficient in Level III or Demonstrated Competency. The springboard diving is composed of nine classes, and will be held over a two week period; Monday through Friday the first week of the session, and Monday through Thursday the second week of the session. Location: Fee: Times: Play Pool $28 resl$32 non-res 11:45-12:15pm or 6:30-7:00pm 20906-b 612-6112(pmonly) . 20906-c1d 6/16-6/26 20908-e/f 6/3()..7110· 20906-g/h 7114-7124 7128-817 20906-i/j 20906-k/1 8111-8121 'Session 3 will be prorated due to the Fourth of July Holiday. Session 3 will be held Monday through Thursday the first and second weeks of the session. Location: Fee: Times: Main Pool $30 res/$35 non-res 5:0()"5:30 pm 21001-a 21001-b 21001-c 21001-d 21001-e 6/16-6/26 Fee: Times: $15 res/$18 non-res 11:3()"12:00noon 6/3()..7I10· 7114-7124 7128-817 8111-8121 20906-m 209lJ6..n 20906-0 617-6/28 7112-812 8I9-BI30 'Session 3 will be prorated due to the Fourth of July Holiday. Session 3 will be held Monday through Thursday the first and second weeks of the session. Saturday Sessions: �1 Water Exercise Deep Water Exercise Are you looking for an alternative to high impact aerobics and stair stepping? Or just looking for a healthy form of exercise? Well, this is the class. for you! This specialty coursejs ideal for therapy patients, elderly, and fitness buffs! The Water Exercise program follows sound exercise principles while using water resistance to improve your cardiovascular system, tone muscles, and burn fat. The course is designed for different fitness levels and movement abilities, using a wide range of musical tempos. Males and females are encouraged to particiate , and no swimming skills are necessary. The Deep Water Exercise program is designed for the more energetic water exerciser. No advanced swimming skills are required, however, students must feel comfortable in deep water. This course is designed to provide students with a more strenuous cardiovascular workout than the beginner water exercise class. Instructor: Location: Fee: Anita Roger Fields & Stilci Dawson Main Pool $25 res/$28 non-res per session or $5.00 drop in rate MonlWedlFri: 12:00noon-1:00pm 20904-0 6/16~/27 20904-d 6130-7111' 20904-e 7114-7/25 20904-1 7/28-8/8 20904-g 8/11-8/22 Tue and Thu: 7:30-8:30 pm 20904-h 613-6119 20904-i 6/24-7110 20904-j 7115-7131 20904-k 8/5-8121 'Session 3 will be prorated due to the Fourth of July holiday. All students are required to bring to class an Aqua Jogger, which can be purchased at most local sporting good retailers or they are available for rent at the pool on a first come first served basis. Instructor: Location: Fee: Anita Roger Fields· Main Pool $25' res/$28 non-res per session or $4.50 drop in rate $3.00 per class equip. rental (optional) Mon/WedlFri: 11:00am-12:00noon 20905-c 20905-d 20905-e 20905-1 20905-9 'Sessio~ 6/16~7 6130-7111' 7114-7/25 7/28-8/8 8/11-8122 3 will be prorated due to the Fourth of July holiday. �AQUATIC SEASON 1997! Lifeguard Training This comprehensive course provides American Red Cross certification in Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid., Students will learn how to handle special rescue equipment and emergency situations. Prerequisites: 15 years of age by last class session and pass a swim skills test which includes: 1) Treading water for two (2) minutes, with arms across chest (legs only). 2) Swimming 500 yards continuously using crawl, side stroke, and breast stroke. 3) A surface dive and retrieving a 10 lb. object from a depth of 7 feet. Instructor: Anita Roger-Fields Fee: $100 res/$110 non-res (including materials) Code: M, T, Th Sat 20901-b 7121-814 7126 7:00-10:00 pm 9:00-3:00 pm Lifeguard Training Challenge Course This course procides testing for A merican Red Cross ReCertification in Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid. Prerequisites: 15 years of age by last class session, pass a swim skills test, certification in Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguarding. Swim skills test includes: 1) Treading water for two (2) minutes, with arms across chest (legs only). 2) Swimming 500 yards continuously using crawl, side stroke, and breast stroke. 3) A surface dive and retrieving a 10 lb. object from a depth of 7 feet. Instructor: Anita Roger-Fields Fee: $80 res/$90 non-res (including books) $50 res/$60 non-res (without books) Code: 20902-a Monday Tuesday Monday Thursday 6123 6124 6130 713 7:00-10:00 pm 7:00-10:00pm 7:00-10:00 pm 7:00-10:00pm ��City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form Parent/Guardian Name (if participant is under 18 yrs of age): Daytime Phone: _ _ _ _ _ __ Address: _ __ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ City: _ _ _ _ _ _ Zip Code: _ _ __ Evening Phone: _ _ _ _ _ __ Participant's Name Birthdate Course Number and Title Dates Times (if under 18vr) l. 2. 3. 4. \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ Credit Card Type: _ _ _MasterCard _ __ VISA Card No. _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ Exp. Date: _ ' - - ' - - Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ Date: _ _ _ _ _ __ 1 understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. 1 hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that oj said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation actillities, and forner discharge the City oj Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suils, damages, claims, or judgements that may result from any property damage or persotJai injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession oflhe City of Hercuies, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the city or its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature: \ (P~ent/Guardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) Date: ___________ -- - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ---- - -- - . - - - ----City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form Parent/Guardian Name (if participant is under 18 yrs of age): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ Daytime Phone: _ _ _ _ _ __ Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ City: _ _ __ _ _ Zip Code: _ _ _ _ Evening Phone: _ _ _ _ _ __ Participant's Name Birthdate Course Number and Title Dates Times (if under 18vr) 1. 2. \ \ 3. 4. \ \ \ \ \ \ Credit Card Type: _ _ _ MasterCard _ _ _ VISA Card No. _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Exp. Date: _ \_ _' - - Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ Date: _ _ _ _ _ __ 1 understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. 1 hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and fore~er discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgements that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that 1 or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. 1 also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City or its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature: ________________________________________________ Date: ___________________ (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) �,4tUJ4 ';:iI(Utt "J1tetd .Set44#t ';:iIeu ~ Susan lias 6een seffmg 1fercufes fiomes since 1987. 10 years witfi soful tract recon£. Sfie tfeserves your call wfien you tfii/tt ojseffmg. Susan can gWe you fiaCua6fe 'F~'E atf'!lise ana etIe1I an evert secontf opinion. Susan is as tfynamic as tfie City oJ1fercufes. rrrustwortliy cp,ofessiona{ Caring 'Your prieruf In !J{ea[P.state Susan Vendil 510- 758-7707 (]3rok.fr - Owner 'fop Proaucer Pannie 9>fae £isti1l{j (]3rotter {( Clianging lFortffte CJ3etter - <'fou'{[ LO'IJe :My Service» fJI CALIFORNIA L.!dHOMES fittp \ \{isti1l{jtinl(,com email: e.lienai{@~netcom.com City of Hercules 111 Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 BULK RATE PERMIT #23 RODEO,CA Postal Patron The Herculean Summer 1997 � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/f73382faeef68e8e7235cfa56e060dbb.pdf 79bee62ecf98b793344916424795a3a7 PDF Text Text THE HERCULEAN WINTER 1997· CITY OF HERCULES INFORMA TlON & ACTIVITY BROCHURE �THE HERCULEAN WINTER 1997 - INFORMATION & ACTIVITY BROCHURE City Directory City Manager City Hall - General Information City Hall Fax Community/Swim Center Parks & Recreation Department Hercules Senior Center Finance Dept/Business License Business/Community Development Engineering Public Works Building Inspections City Clerk Personnel - Job Hotline Police Department Rodeo-Hercules Fire District EMERGENCY ONLY 799-8206 799-8200 799-2521 799-8291 799-8291 799-8219 799-8222 799-8246 799-8242 799-8241 799-8244 799-8215 799-8204 799-8260 799-4561 911 City Council Mayor Terry Segerberg Vice Mayor Lloyd Wagstaff Council member Herman Blackmon Councilmernber Andy Paras Councilmember D. T. Watson 799-8206 Planning Commission Barbara Horton Bill Leong Kris Valstad Trevor Evans-Young, Sr. Ramon Taraya Community Services Commission Michelle Itagaki Lawrence Ross Edwin Lucas Janet Taraya Bill Prather Joanne Ward Gloria Perez Cover Design: Nathan N. O. Villacrusis Aja D. O. Villacrusis Jason R. O. Villacrusis Chief Editor: Kay Woodson Parks & Recreation Editor: Chris Helweg Layout & Design: Andrew Wong Parks & Recreation Design: Yolanda Rico-Chinn • CITY HALL HOURS: MONDA Y THROUGH FRIDA Y 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM The City of Hercules will be closed from December 22, 1997 through January 2, 1998. We will also be closed on January 19, 1998 in observance of Martin Luther King Day. Table of Contents City Message City Scene Public Works Public Safety LibaryNews Fire District Recreation & Community Rental Facilities Classes Adult Activities Youth Activities Martial Arts Senior Services Children Services Day Camps Teen Activities & Services Sports & Fitness Aquatics Mail-In Registration 1 3 5 7 10 11 17 20 23 27 29 31 33 34 35 38 43 52 �City Message Celebrating diversity in our community Hercules Middle/High School Update! The City of Hercules has recently undergone many changes to provide you with our ongoing services more efficiently. One of the City's much anticipated projects includes the Hercules MiddlelHigh School on Refugio Valley Road. Here's a brief update about what's going on: Site service work at the new Hercules MiddlelHigh School complex is now complete. The project is funded 100 percent by the State of California. The West Contra Costa Unified School District anticipates receiving the already-approved state funding to begin bidding the construction of buildings in early 1998. After state approval of bid awards, completion of school construction is expected to take 15 to 24 months. ... and you ~t not have to mak.eanyll For a limited time only, we'll come pickup your outgoing packages at no extra charge<. But we would rather you come and visit us in person because we don't only offer superb shipping service! We offer: • mailbox service • copies • office supplies • notary • fax sending • UPS pack & and receiving shipping • business printing • resumes • etc., etc., etc. Also, introdu~ Color Copies for 99",11 All this month, color copies are just 99¢. (8hx II copies only) *local service only - regular pack and shipping charges apply Creekside Shopping Center- Next to Lucky's 1511-M Sycamore Avenue Hercules, California 94547 Tel 510.245.7060 Fax 510.245.7061 Winter 1997 Herculean �City Message Celebrating diversity in our community Commission and Board Vacancies Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Hercules will make appointments to the following boards, committees and commissions in 1998 . Most terms are for two years. BOARDS, Co:\nlITI"EF.s, COi\L\IISSIONS & NUMBER OF VACANCIES COMMISSIONER DATE APPOINfED TERM EXPIRES Bill Leong February, 1996 March,1998 Barbara Horton March, I996 March, 1998 COMMUNITY SERVICES Bill Prather April, 1996 March, 1998 COMMISSION (3) Edwin Lucas March, I997 March, 1998 Joanne Ward April , 1996 March, I998 Richard Mitchell April, 1997 March,1 998 Donald Taylor April, I997 March, 1998 PLANNING COMMISSION (2) WESTCAT BOARD ALTERNATES (2) "One year term (under 18 years old when appointed) Applicants must meet the following criteria: I. Must be a resident of Hercules. 2. Should have employment experience, education andlor community activities relevant to the work of the commission, board or committee. 3. Should have decision making experience and ability. 4. Should have knowledge of development or community services needs in Hercules. 5. Should be able to serve a two year term. Youth members of the Community Services Commission, under the .age of 18, serve a one year term. Residents may pick up applications for commissions beginning Monday, February 9, 1998 at City Hall, III Civic Drive and must return them by 5:00 pm on Friday, February 27, 1998. Applicants will be notified when interviews are scheduled. For more information call the City Clerk at 799-8215 . Happy Holidays from all of us at the City of Hercules! 2 Winter 1997 Herculean �City Scene You can save your time, money, sanity, and the earth Could you use an extra 10 days a year? The average solo driver in the BayArea loses 10 days a year from gridlock! • Bay Area commuters spend 90,000 hours a day sitting in traffic . • A solo driver with a 50-mile round-trip commute will spend an average of nearly $400 a month. • Commuters who use a commute alternative experience lower blood pressure than those who drive. alone to work. • Motor vehicles produce 50% of the ozone in the Bay Area . . How about a commute alternative? Common transportation alternatives including bicycles, carpools, vanpools, BART and Ferry can save your time, money, sanity, and the earth. Originally established in 1997, today RIDES is the San Francisco Bay Area's recognized resource for c'ommute information and iransportation alternatives.· . Materials available from RIDES: GO Commute Alternative Guides - A series of bifochures with specific information on commute alternatives. The Bay Area Commuter's Survival . Guide- A fold-out 'guide that provides county-by-county lists of park-and-ride lots, maps of carpool lanes, commuter services and a complete list of Bay Area .transit operators and their phone numbers. BAY AR EA COMMUTERS, ING. 1-800-755-POOL WWW.RIDES.ORG E-MAIL: COMMUTE@ RIDES.ORG •• ;1 (continued on the next page) Winter 1997 Herculean 3 �City Scene Brought to you by the CCTA and the BAAQMD Other Ridesharing Resources Guaranteed Ride Home Program Phone: (510) 215-3035 Provides free taxi vouchers for registered car/vanpoolers, bicyclists and public transit riders who travel to jobs in Contra Costa County and who miss their regular rides home because of an emergency or unscheduled overtime . . Vanpool Incentive Program Phone: (510) 275-2230 Reimburses half of commuter's costs for the first three months when they join v"anpoo!s (available to anyone joining vanpo ols with Contra Costa destinations, and to county residents traveling to jobs outside the county). Also awards $ 1,000 in cash to drivers who start vanpools and continue them fOf ai least a year. Transit and Carpool Incentive Program Phone: (510) 671-5250 Provides gas scrip worth $20 per month to each new rider or dri ver in a carpool with a Contra Costa County destination for the first two months. Also provides complimentary transit tickets to new riders. . School Pool Phone: (510) 671-5250 Provides ride matching servic.es to help Contra Costa students form carpools for travel to school. (All information referenced from Transactions, September 1997) Brought to you by the Contra Costa Transportation Authority and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District 4 Winter 1997 Herculean �Public Works You can prevent EI Nino from destroying your yard An Ounce of Prevention Too much rain can wreak havoc in your yard. If predictions of El Nino's stormy weather come true, there's not a whole lot you can do to prevent it. But if you already have a beautifully landscaped yard, you can take a few preventative steps: • Get an idea of how water drains from your yard. You never want to have water sitting around your foundation. . • You can build some simple trenches yourself, lining them with concrete or gravel and making sure to slope them towards the street. • Examine trees on your property to see if they'll make it through the winter without uprooting or dropping large branches on your house. • Then study the tree's canopy to get a feel for the general health of the tree. If you see any dead branches, remove them. "Dieback," in which the ends of a tree have literally died, could signal a problem with root loss, as could cracks and cavities in the All trees are vulnerable to up-rooting once the ground gets saturated, but those more likely to uproot include pines, and eucalyptus, especially those in landscaped areas. • Turn off the irrigation system. The last thing is extra ground saturation. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Have you wondered what it would be like to stand behind a camera and televise meeting,s or events? Well, here is a golden opportunity for residents of Hercules Volunteers are needed to do just that. on a regular basis for Monday and Tuesday evenings and on some other occasions to assist the Hercules cable staff. Previous experience would be great, but not required. Training will be provided by the cable staff. v 0 I u n tee r applications are available at Hercules City Hall, III Civic Drive. For more information, call (510) 799-82 15. Winter 1997 Herculean 5 �Public Works Don't forget to maintain and clean your stormwater drain systems Sands Bags are available for Hercules residents / Sand Bags Are Available for Hercules Residents Now is the right time to be taking extra preeautions, "As the winter progresses, we'll have a pattern of one storm after another, and they 'll gradually get closer together. Problems will arise when the ground gets saturated and doesn' t dry out between storms." ( from Jan Null, National Weather Service lead forecaster.) Sand bags are available for Hercules residents at the following two locations: I. Adjacent to the Hercules Chamber of Commerce. parking lot at 108 Civic Drive (next to City Hall). 2. The south end of the parking lot at the Hercules Community Swim Center at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. You will find a supply of burlap bags, shovels aild filling funnels. Simply insert the filling funnel (a black plastic ,bucket with no bottom) into a bag and put 4 to 5 shovels full of sand in, slip the "bucket" out of the bag and . close the flap. We do have a limited amount of sand and b ags, so PLEASE take only what you need to protect your property in the event of possible flooding. Typically it requires 10 to 12 bags for the average patio door and 5 to 6 bags for a regular entry door. Some preventative steps can be taken before the rainy season is upon us ... Check and clean any and all yard drainage systems that may be on your property. If you have a c.oncrete "V" ditch drain or a field drain inlet located adjacent to your fences , or else where on your property, ensure they are free of . vegetation and debris . This will assure water flows run freely to the collection system and .away from your .property. Remember, it is the owners responsibility to maintain and keep clean, stormwater drain systems co~structed on their property. . 6 Winter 1997 Herculean ~ �Public Safety Please drive safely Safety Tips for Winter Driving The rain, fog, and increased hours of darkness reduces visibility and makes driving in the winter more hazardous. It is recommended that you take the following steps in order to reduce the hazards associated witb. winter driving: • • • • • • Increase your following distance Decrease your speed Use turn signals to signal your intention early Check your tires for sufficient tread Use your headlights in weather conditions that reduce visibility And fasten your seatbelt! The_lclereJles Police Department is up and running on the Inle';net and we would like to invite everyone to surf on over and take a look. WWW.QHF:RC:t We are trying to make our siteinterestirig and a place that you can come back to over and over again so be sure to bookmark this site. While you are there, check out the Crime Statistics in your ar,ea or obtain information on Domestic Violence, Community Outreach Programs, Unsolved Crimes, Hercules Most Wanted, and Hot Topics. We have only just begun and will continue to update and strive to make this site even better! Any comments/suggestions can be e-mailedtoChiefTyeatMTYE@MSN.COM. or contact Sergeant Mark Stevenson at 799-8271. Winter 1997 -Herculean 7 �Public Safety Don't get stuck with a false alarm bill! Don't get stuck with a false alarm bill! , False alanns from burglar androbbery a1ann systems represent a substantial cost to the City of Hercules in terms of lost and wasted man-hours for your Police Department. Through September of 1997, police have responded to 641 false alarms in the City. This number is up from 593 at the same time last year. Ordinance Number 322, Section 4-12.02, for the City of Hercules states in summary that if the Hercules Police Department responds to more than one false alarm at the same vehicle or real property within any thirty-day period, a fee will be assessed. The fee amount is based on the City's Master Fee Resolution. There will be a charge of $50.00 per call after the first false alarm. Jut Aug False Alarms Suspicious Circumstances Juvenile Complaints Miscellaneous Disturbances Other Calls: Assaults Burglary Residential Automobile Auto Theft Vandalism Sep 80 73 76 50 43 50 39 44 17 34 37 32 The prevention of false alarms is an important issue and your cooperation is needed to prevent needless responses by police. The following are suggestions for reducing false alarms: • Make sure everyone who has access (this also means keys) to the premises knows how to operate (turn the alarm on and off) the alann system and knows how to clear a false alarm with the monitoring company. This includes baby-sitters, maids, realtors, relatives, teachers, I janitors, etc. • Keep your responsible party list that you provide to your monitoring 8 18 11 4 9 4 6 14 11 4 4 14 13 10 24 service up to date. • Be sure that telephone repairmen, electricians, carpenters, and other repairmen or servicemen are aware and careful of the alarm system. • If you change anything at the premises, please call your alann company. • Make sure everyone is out of the building or residence before anning the system. • Make sure a responsible party is available to meet police officers when the alann has been activated. .. Every person who uses the system should know their password or identification code for verification with the central alarm station. If everybody does their part, false alarms will be reduced. Be responsible for your alann system and eliminate false alarms. 8 Winter 1997 Herculean �Public Safety Often the vehicles that get stolen have been left unlocked... Auto theft has dramatically increased... From June through October, 1997, the number of reported automobile thefts in Hercules has increased dramatically. Forty-four cars have been reported stolen in these four months alone! Surprising as it may seem, often the vehicles that get stolen have been left unlocked. Many have the keys left in them. Take the following precautions to protect your vehicle: . . • Always lock your car, even if you will only be away from it for a few minutes and even in your own driveway. • Consider purchasing an anti-theft device. There are devices on the market that lock your ' steering wheel. Special equfpment is also available that make hot wiring almost impossible or allow fuel lines to be rigged to cause the vehicle to stop providing gas if the car is hot wired. • If purchasing an auto alarm be sure it has an automatic reset and is kept in good operating condition. Multiple false alarms can result in your being fined. Remember that alarms are only good as long as someone reports them. Do not be lulled into a false sense of security. • While collector models and sports cars like Mustangs, Camaros, and Datsun 280Zs are attractive to car' thieves, Toyotas, Nissans, and Satums are also high on the list. • When parking your car in a lot, always select well lit and, if possible, attended lots. Carry an extraignition key for the attendant and do not give out your home keys. Q~ening $oon. H&R is pleased to announce the grand opening of our new office in your community. Look for us at our new location: 15e1 Sycamore Avenue Suite 5 Hercules, California 94547 (510) 799-9756 We're the new kids on the Block. Which is good, because tax time is right around the corner. H&R BLOeM Winter 1997 Herculean 9 �Library News Check out the City of Hercules from the library! The Library now offers the info superhighway The Library offers Internet access to all users at three "FULL SERVICE" computer terminals in the public area. Also, on the full service tenninals, the library catalog and extensive health, business, and general reference databases may be found. When all the terminals are busy, users are asked to limit their searches to 15 minutes. Three "EXPRESS" terminals in the public area provides quick access to the library's catalog in order to locate materials in the library, place reserves, and check your private borrowing record. As an alternative, when users need longer than 15 minutes for an Internet search, the Library offers one tenninal in the computer room which is reserved for one hour time periods. To sign up for a one hour use, phone or ,!sk at the Information Desk to make a reservation. For those needing instruction in the use of the Internet, the Library has trained volunteers who are available at various times during the week to have either a one-on-one sessiori for an hour, or a small group introduction. City of Hercules announcements now available at the Library . Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 10 1 pm to 10 am to 1 pm to Closed 1 pm to 10 am to Closed Winter 1997'Herculean 9pm 6pm 9pm 5pm 5pm A new kiosk now resides just past the circulation counter at the Library where government postings may be viewed. Of the four panels, one panel is devoted to City of Hercules announcements, such as city council and commission agendas. The other three panels feature Contra Costa County agendas, City of Pinole postings, and Library News. "Self Check"Jour own books When lines are long, you might consider checking out your own books! The Library now has a "self check" station located next to the copy machine. If your record is up to date, with no fines or overdue books, and if you . have books only to check out, you may ask for help learning to use the self service station and avoid the lines. However, the self check equipment damages audio·cassettes and videos and therefore must be used for books only. �Fire District s Here some FAQs about your fire district Fr~quently asked questions In an ongoing effort to maintain continued communication with the public, the Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District has provided some answers to commonly asked questions about the present state of the Disttict andits future. How is the Districtfunded and governed? The Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District is an autonomous Fire District governed by its own locally elected five member Board. The Fire District operates on revenues generated through regular taxes and a benefit assessment, with the majority of revenue coming from regular taxes . The Fire District has very limited means by which to generate new revenue. The District has been able to sustain operations over the last several years by relying on its ending balance (reserve fund) at the end of each fiscal year, by carrying over the needed amount into the next fiscal year. (continued on next page) Hercules. .. be surethatvouradVerlisementWill single househOld and business in Four times a year, the Herculean is sent to all addresses li s te~ in the 94547 zip code. Over 6;400 households including . , businesses will recejve one or more copies of your advei1.i s.~ment. Your ad will also be listed . .in the City's internet website. It's that simple. Hey, we'll ev e n" design the ad for you!! Adve~ se for a year and save 10% off the regular 518-199-8215 Cover: Do you recognize the rooftops in this aerial photo? That half circle is Cardinal Way. Winter 1997 Herculean II �Fire District Don '( forg et (0 read our important Holiday Safety Tips Frequently asked questions (continued) Is the District meeting its funding need for the 1997/98 fIScal year? Due to major capital projects within the last few years, the District's reserve fund has been depleted. Tills, coupled with the lowering of assessed property values by the County Assessor, has made it difficult for the District to meet its funding needs for the current 1997/98 fiscal year. However, through a series of line item budget reductions andlor eliminations, District staff and personnel have been able to reduce the deficit to the point that anticipated firefighter layoffs were rescinded at the September 10th Board of Directors meeting. Have the current budget reduction eliminated the funding problem? To reduce the current year 's budget deficit, the Board of Directors reduced the administrative staff of the District to one fire chief/administrator, one .administrative captain and one administrative secretary. The Fire District's revenue problems are not solved - projections for the next several years ' indicate slow, minimal growth and even the possibility of continued lowered assessed values on certain properties within the District. The optimum staffing for a Fire District our size with two fire stations is eighteen (18) suppression personnel. Currently, the District is staffing two stations with fifteen (15) paid suppression personnel. What direction is the District taking? The Board has a strong desire to work with the community in the solving of the current and future funding issues confronting the District. Regular workshop 'budget orientation sessions will be conducted throughout the ye\U' and the public will be invited and encouraged to attend. Should you have any questions about the Fire District, please feel free to call Fire Chief Dennis Salmi at 799-4561. Thank you. J2 Winter 1997 Herculean �Fire District Christmas tree fires have accounted for numerous deaths ... Holiday Safety Tips The winter holidays are a time for celebration, and that means more cooking, lots of parties, and a risk of fire. In recent years, Christmas tree fires have accounted for numerous deaths,' injuries and high dollar loss. Follow these fire safety tips to help keep your family safe during the holidays: Holiday Lighting • Take care when burning candles. Be sure they are kept well away from decorations or other combustible materials. Don't leave children unattended in a room with lit candles, and keep candles, matches, and lighters up high out of reach of children. • Never use candles to decorate Christmas trees!!! • Never place electric lights on a metal Christmas tree!!! • When decorating with Iights, use only those labeled by a testing laboratory. Check for and· replace frayed or damaged cards. • Don't overload electrical outlets and unplug all lights before leaving home or going to sleep. Holiday Parties • Decorate with only flame-retardant or noncombustible materials. • Provide guests ' with large, deep ashtrays . and check them frequently. • After the party, check inside and under upholstery and trash cans for smoldering cigarette butts. (more holiday safety tips on next page) Winter 1997 Herculean 13 �LETETOOTH • iography- x-ray radiation up to 90% day-Friday 7 am-8 pm • ay 8 am-5 pm arantee for most dental care • • e-art antiseptic procedures • Intravenous sedation for your comfort . , HERCULES DENTAL CARE' QUALITY DENTAL CARE SINCE 1984 CALL TODAY! 799-3100 14 Winter 1997 Herculean �WHITENING· *Examand x-ray required ($120 or your insurance may caver) Winter 1997 Herculean 15 �Fire District There s an opening on the Fire District Board! More Holiday Safety Tips Christmas Tree Safety • Choose a fresh Christmas tree and put it in a stand designed not to tip over. • Keep tree well away from heat sources and exits and water it constantly. If you purchase an artificial tree, be sure it is labeled fire retardant. • If you hang stockings overthe fireplace, don't burn in the fireplace. • Do not burn Christmas trees in your fireplace. The local garbage service .will take your Christmas tree at no charge to you. Kitchen Fire Safety • Wear tight-fitting clothes when cooking -loose clothes can be ignited by hot burners. • Don't leave the kitchen with something cooking on the stove top and always turn pot handles inward. • Don't store items on the stove top - they could catch fire . • : Don't overload electrical outlets. • 16 Winter 1997 Herculean Don't use electrical appliances in or near water. �RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES HONOR We will honor our commitment to deliver quality services by seeking continuous improvements within U Mcipation. ; E °NTH USciA We will provide services to the community with d positive, enthusiastic attitude that encourages RfrEdSPECT City of Hercules Recreation & Community Services Mission Statement The Recreation & Community Services Department's programs and services are designed to promote and positively impact the health and wellness, crime prevention, the quality of life, and the ethnic and cultural harmony within the community of Hercules. The Recreation & Community Services Department prides itself on delivering quality programs and services which promote community and social interaction; quality recreational and leisure time activities for all ages; and to assist and support families in providing a positive environment for the development of youth in Hercules. The Recreation & Community Services Department serves over 4,060 households annually for a total of 5,000 active partiCipants. Our goal is to antiCipate the changing needs and interests of our community in order to improve upon our service delivery, and to maintain recreation services as an economicai investment within our community. We need your continued support and participation to build a strong and healthy community! Monday- Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday We will resfect the residents 'within the community and we wil value our rich ethnic diversity. COURTESY . , We will provide services to the community in a polite, courteous manner. U .L NDERSTANPING We will strive to understand and meet the needs/ priorities of each individual. EADERSHfP We will strive to lead by 'sharing our vision and promoting community teamwork by way of example. EXCELLENCE W~ will promote excellence and mai1:ztain the highest . prrnclples of professwnal servIce. SERVICE We will make the fjuality of our services our number one priority by initiating innovative problem solving and ensuring participant safety. 9:00 am to 6:00 pm 9:00 am tp 5:QO pm Closed Closed Weekend Hours will resume in April 1998. -Winter 1997 Herculean 17 r I �RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES :1 C~airperson ••••••••••••••.••••••• Joanne Ward Vice Chair...................... Mi'c helle Itagaki Commissioners ................. Edwin Lucas Gloria Perez The Community Services Commission meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 111 Civic Drive. The first meeting of the month is dedicated to regular Commission business, and the second meeting is dedicated to the planning and coordination of City wide special events, such as the Cultural Festivaland FOL(Tth. of July Celebration. All individuals or organizations are encouraged to attend the meetings and provide suggestions .a nd feedback to the Commission members. 6i11 Prather Lawrence Ross Janet Taraya Community Services Commission (from left to right) Front Row· Gloria rerez, Janet Taraya, Joanne. Ward, MicheUe ltagaki. Back RowLawrenc~ Ross, Edwin Lucas, Bill Prather. -_.__...._ - - - - - '--'----'--- Senior Services, Spt;Jrts Programs & Aquatic,. Recreat;.fon Supervisor.................... ~edro Jimenez Administration Rec r eation & Community Services Manager••.. •...... .....•.•..... Christine Helweg Recreation Aq,uatics Coordinator.............. ........... . Mike ArwJne Senior Center Coordinator.......... ... Kat.hy Gagnon . Sp",rt9 Coordinator.............................. Greg Dwyer Child Care/Day CamplTiny ,ot,. Services Supervisor........................ A l exander Hall Admin. Secretary.................... Yolanc::la Rico .. Chinn Facility R.entals, Recreation Classes,' Community Event,9 Recreation Program Supervi~or............................. ......•.. Mareha ~ynold6 18 Winter 1997 Herculean ' Teen Services Recreation Program Supervieor.......................................... Ambra 60nham Child Care Coordinator .............................. Diana Fall Child Care Coordinator ........................... Pat Hewitt �RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES ,, •• Check Us Out! , " 1IIIIIIII Annual Spring , Flea Market! Clean out those closets and clear out those garages! The spring flea market is back - bigger and better than ever! This event is a great opportunity for you to get together with neighbors, fund raise for community organizations, or just "snoop" through hidden treasures galore. Spaces are limited, so register early! Hercules in Cyberspace?! Yes , the City of Hercules programs and services can now be explored over the Interne\. The City's web site can be reached at http:// www.ci.hercules.ca.us or via the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) at http://www.abag.ca.gov. The site Location: contains information on community events. city facts , staff ' Fee: e-mail, city department services, community development, and much more! Creekside Shopping Center (Near Thriftys) $20 res/$25 non-res $5 late registration fee after April 11 th Sat As part of the City's web site, the Recreation & Community Services Department has been busy constructing its online source to the community as well. The department's information ' includes a staff directory, employment opportunities , school and library information. community calendar, and a brief history of the City. In addition, our web pages also include information about the various ' programs and services including child care, sports, special interest classes, facility rentals, teen and senior services, park amenities and Community Services Commission projects. Watch for future updates to includ.e on-line ' registration forms, facility rental applications, the , latest-breaking news, and much more! 4/18* 8 am to 4 pm *Altemate rain date is set for Saturday, April 25. RCU Fee'l free to send us your questions, comments, and suggestions on-line by completing the form found under the Questions & Comments section of our web site, or you may also send information directly to the Recreation and Community Services Management staff by addressing: chelweg@msn.com or a_hall@msn.com . So surf on in for a visit, and let us know what you think! Winter 1997 Herculean 19 �RENTAL FACILITIES Introducing... . the EVENT RESOURCE LISTING!! . guide to local merchaI)ts who specialize in prQviding services for your special social occasions. This listing was uniquely designed to.aid potential Hercules Your one-stop resource facility rental applicants with the following categories of services.,. • Catering • Florists • Balloonists • Entertainers • Event Planning and Coordination • Formal Wear Rentals • Invitations and Printing • Photographers ·Janitorial Supplies • Decorators • Transportation • Rental Companies • Party Supplies • Bridal Supplies 20 Winter 1997 Herculean For pricing and additional. information, . please call the Recreation Program Assistant at (510) 799-8291. �RENTAL FACILITIES fietlier you are fiosting a wei!l£ing reception, 6irtfufay party, or any otlier special occasion, tlie '}{ercufes Par/(j ana ~creation invites you to sfiare your precious moments in any ofour avaua6[e facifities. 'Wefcome!! ' The Foxboro Community Center is located at 1025 Canterbury Avenue , situated in the Foxboro Neighborhood Park. This facility is best suited for small parties and meetings not to exceed 48 people. The facility has one small assembly room, restrooms, street parking, and a large outdoor park area including tennis and basketball courts. This facility does not have kitchen facilities. The Hercules Senior CenteJ is located at 111 Civic Drive, adjacent to the City Center Plaza. This facility is best suited for parties and meetings not to exceed 100 people. It has one large assembly room, with a wooden floor suitable for dancing. Additional areas include a kitchen, outdoor patio area with barbecue, restrooms, and large parking lot. The Ohlone Community Center is located at 190 Turquoise Drive, adjacent to the Ohlone Neighborhood Park. This facility is best suited for small parties and meetings not to exceEld 75 people. The Ohlone Center has one medium sized assembly room, a residential kitchen; outdoor patio, testrooms, and a small parking lot. The Historic Clubhouse is located at 535 Railroad Avenue overlooking the beautiful San Pablo Bay. This facility is in the City's Historic District and is registered as a National Historic Building . It is best suited for parties, fund raisers, and wedding receptions not to exceed 160 people. It has one large assembly room, a kitchen, serving room, bar room, bay window alcove, restrooms, and a parking lot. Winter 1997 Herculean 21 �RENTAL FACILITIES entolProwfuns: :For aetaifea information on rentalfees, aate avaifa6ility, ana app{ication procetfures, you may picf(up a :Facility Jilpp{ication pacf(st at tfie Community/Swim Center auring norma{6usiness fwurs. 'lfr.e pacf(st contains step-6y-step instructions for 600King !!=!,!!!!!!!'> ale of tlie City sfacilities. '1(eservations wif{ 6e receivea on a first come, first serve 6asis. '1(eservations wif{ also 6e ta/(sn no more tlian one year in ativance, ana no Cess tlian one montli prior to tfie event aate. The Community/Swim Center is located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. This facility is situated within a beautiful valley surrounded by eucalyptus groves and open space. This facility is best suited for parties, fund raisers, and other social events not to exceed 300 people. The Community Center includes one large assembly room with a portable ·stage, three multipurpose rooms, outdoor patio area, restrooms, and a parking lot. The Community Center Gymnasium is available for rental for volleyball and basketball games for private individuals or company events!" Rental includes sports equipment, portable bleacher units, restrooms, outdoor patio area, and . parking lot. Refugio Valley Park Gazebo is very popular for outdoor weddings because of its unique design and proximity to the lake. The scenic view and easy access provide a unique location for any outdoor celebration! Electricity is available, however, rental does not include tables or chairs. Woodfield, Ohlone, and Hanna Ball fields are available for private or company rentals. There is a two hour minimum on all field rentals. Rental of these facilities does not indude sports equipment or field preparations. 22 Winter 1997 Herculean �·CLASSES OIL PAINTING DOG OBEDIENCE Have fun while learning to draw,paint; design, mix colors, and combine colors. Students will also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. This course allows students to learn on an individual basis at their own pace, while developing talents tliat they have been wishing to accomplish for years. There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply information will be provided when registering. Basic dog obedience helps to develop it confident relationship between dog and handler. This class is designed for both pet and owner and will teach you to train your dog with kindness, not abuse. The beginning class is designed for dogs over 4 months of age and will teach the handle(how to train his/her dog to heel,sit, stay, stand and come on . command . Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Maria· S.C. Davi $27 res/$30 non-res .Location: Instructor: 41516-A 11516-A Tues Tues 1/13-313 3/17-515 1 :00-3:00 pm 1 :00-3:00 pm A $5 late registration fee will be charged for any registration received after the first class meeting. Ohlone Elementary School Yard Eileen Hanson · Beginner Cla&s Fee(both): $35 res/$38 non-res 41509-A 41509-B 11509-A Sat Sat Sat 1/10-2114 2128-4/4 4/25-5/30 10-11am 10-11 am 10-11 am Intermediate Class HERCUlES PUBLIC STARGAZING Looking for something different for an evening out? Want something fun, educational, and free to do in the evening with the children? Under clear night skies' right here in Hercules, see exciting, brilliant views of the moon, planets: beautiful star clusters, galaxies, the Milky Way, and other wonders through telescopes andbinocula(s( and leam about what you see. 41510-A 41510-B 11510-A 1/10-2114 2/28-4/4 4/25-5/30 9-10am 9-10am 9-10 am JAZZERCISE The art of jazz dance combined With the sci.ence of exercise physiology. Each 60 to 65 minute class inclucles both easy-tofollow, fun aerobic-dance routines and muscle toning and stretching exercise; a warm-up precedes the aerobics, and ¢ool down and stretch follows the exercise. All to the beat of great music, from oldies to jazz to the newest popular tunes! New . students may register at class and join anytime. We suggest you bring a mat and water. Come to our p~blic stargazing program conducted by ·experienced amateur astronomers for the benefit and enjoyment of sky watchers of all ages. If you are a teacher, bring your class; if a parimt, bring your children. If you are an amateur astronomer, novice or expert, bring your own binoculars and telescopes and share your knowledge and Location: enthusiasm. Please, no smoking or alcohol, and no flashlights ·· without a red filter. Dress warm. For more information, call (510) 526-5974. On scheduled evenings, call (510) 799-8237 Instructors: after 7:30 p.m. Mon-Thur Foxboro Neighborhood Park Location: Instructor: David Harris, Lance Shaw, & Walt Meadows Fee: No Charge Dates: 12127, 1/31,2121,3/21,4118 Time: Sat At dusk 'Weather permitting! Partly cloudy OK! Sat Sat $at SatlSun Historic Clubhouse, 535 Railroad Avenue Mon, Wed, Sat, & Sun Community/Swim Center, Tue & Thu linda Young & Kim Moffatt 6:30-7:30 pm' 9-10 am . Drop-In: $ 6 4 Classes: $20 8 Classes: $28 12 Classes: $36 . 'Baby-sitting available these classes only. Fee: $1.00 per family. Fees: Winter 1997 Herculean 23 �CLASSES 1 ii.'! BEGINNING BAU.ROOM DANCING INTERMEDIATE BALLROOM DANCING Prepare for those Holiday parties by leaming basic steps and variations in Beginning Fox Trot, Lindy Swing, and Tango! You'll also leam a popular line dance. Adu~s of all ages are invited to experience the joy of partner dancing! This is an outstanding opportunity for newcomers to leam the basics of "lead and follow" dancing, and for seasor1ed dancers to sharpen their skills and leam new steps. Dazzle the folks at those Holiday parties by learning steps a'nd variations in Waltz, Rhumba, and West Coast Swing! You'll also learn a popular line dance. Adults of all ages are invited to enhance their joy of partner danCing! This is an outstanding opportunity for seasoned dancers to review some basics, and learn new steps, styles, and combinations. Location: Instructors: Assisted by: Fee/person: Senior Center Mr. & Mrs. Jerry August Mr. & Mrs. Gani Tolentino $60res/$65 non-res 41504-A Thur 1/8-3126 Location: Instructors: Assisted by: Fee/person: Senior Center Mr. & Mrs. Jerry August Mr. & Mrs. Gani Tolentino $60 res/$65 non-res 41505-A InterlThur 1/8-3126 8:30-10 pm 7:30-9 pm 'Save over 17% by signing up for both the Beginning and Intermediate classes! $100 per person (resident) and $105 For a better darice experience, wear leather-soled shoes and clothing suitable for a pleasant dance event. per person (nonresident). Individuals: Register 112 hour early at the first class on a first come basis. Couples: Register 1/4 hour early althe first class, or preregister at the Community/Swim Center. • Individuals: Register 1/2 hour early at the first class on a first come basis. Couples: Register 1/4 hour early at the first class, or preregister at the Community/Swim Center. TRADITIONAL FOLK TAP DANCING FOR ADULTS DANCING BY KARlLAGAN, (BEGINNER CLASS)! INCORPORATED , If you always wanted to tap dance, this is your opportunity to start from the very beginning with basic steps and routines. A great class for exercise and creativity. Fun at any age! All you need are tap shoes and the willingness to try. You'll love it! More information? Call Rosalyn: 525-4619. Please enroll at the Community/Swim Center at least five days prior to beginning of class. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community Center, Village Room Rosalyn Jordan 1st Session/$56 res/$60 non-res 7 -classes 2nd Session/$64 res/$70 non-res 8 classes 41534-A 11534-A Thur Thur 24 Winter 1997 Herculean 1/22-3/5 3/12-4/30 6:00-7:00 pm 6:00-7:00 pm This class is a unique opportunity for those interested in the Philippine culture to pass on Traditional Folk Dances such as the Tinikiing, Banga, Maria Clara, and Sultana to future generations within our community. Karilagan, Incorporated was formed in September 1995 to provide youths with a positive alternative to negative pressure, and has now joined forces with the City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department. These classes are ongoing and students may enroll at any time. Performances are held throughout the Bay Area, and all levels of experience are welcome! Active parent participation is required. Location: Times: Instructors: Fee: Senior Center Friday, 6:30 pm-l 0:30 pm Lilli Abrantes and Adele Laput $25 per family plus costumes �CLASSES INVESTMENT BASICS This course will introduce you to basic information about stocks, mutual bonds, mutual funds, and other common securities. The course will include such topics as tax-free investing, ,alternatives to low~yield CDs, mutual funds, retirement planning, and how to read the financial pages. No previous experience necessary. ' Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Press Room Dr. Richard Speed, Ph.D, $15 res/$18 non-res (single rate) $20 res/$23 non-res (couple rate) 41511-B 41511-C 11511-A 11511-B Tues Tues ' Tues Tues 1/6-1/20 213-2117 3/3-3/17 4/7-4/21 7:00-8:30 pm 7:00-8:30 pm 7:00-8:30 pm 7:00-8:30 pm MODEL AIRPLANE BUILDING AND FLYING Youths, ages 9-17 will enjoy learning how to build and fly their own model airplanes. Students will learn the basic science of. power flight while having a lot of fun. Every new student will receive a control-line gas-powered model ''The Plater". Continuing students will build a balsa wood model. The real reward comes .when they are able to fly their gas-powered model. Class fee includes a one year membership to the Academy of Model Aeronautics which will allow the studenttofly his or her model under liability and accident/medical insurance. The class is ongoing and students may enroll at anYtime. Parents are welcome to attend. For more information, call (510) 245-9310 after 6:00 pm or (415) 899-9111 during the day, DEBT FREE AND PROSPEROUS LMNGTM I~ Come to our workshop to find out how to ' \ payoff aI/your consumer debt in 1 to 3 years, how to payoff your 30 year mortgage in another 3 to 4 years, how to operate on 100% cash and never use credit again, how to become invulnerable to economic ups and downs, how to save more than $1,000,000 of retirement wealth in the same amount of time it would take you to payoff your mortgage, how all of this can be done with your current income, ilfld much, much, more! This class is not taught by financial planners or,insurance agents, and no investments,or insurance will be advocated or sold. This workshop uses a linear math debt-elimination and weatth building strategy and is strictly educational. Please bring a calculator and ' a list of all your debts, showing balances, interest rates, and monthly payments (principle and interest only). Location: Instructors: Phone No. Fee: Community ,Swim Center, Village Room AI Bedford and Jennifer Le Pore (707) 447-7263 $30 res/$35 non-res (single rate) $50 res/$55 non-res (couples rate)' mandatory $5 workbook fee, $39 optional textbbok 41502-B 41502-C 11502-A 11502-B IThu Thu Thu Thu Thesewriting courses are designed for adutts orleans who are intermediate/advanced writers. Participants will explore all forms of writing depending on the interests of class members. Various forms will include biographies, autobiographies, joumals, essays, ' short stories, novels, and poetry. Information on how to market one's writing will also be provided throughout the course. Foxboro Cornmunity Center Heman Lee $25 res/$30 non-res for one year membership plus $1 for AMA insurance due to instructor. Location: Instructor. Fee: 51533-A Sat ' Intermediate/Advanced 41501-A Wed 11501-A Wed 9 am-Noon 6:00-9:00 pm , 6:00-9:00 pm 6:00-9:00 pm 6:00-9:00 pm ASPIRING WRfTERS Location: Instructor: Fee: 1/17-12119/98 1/15 2112 3112 4/9 Community/Swim Center, Village Room Sue Clark $50 res/$55 non-res 1/7-3111 3118-4122 7:30-9 pm 7:30-9 pm Winter 1997 Herculean 25 �CLASSES WRITE YOUR MEMOIRS OR FAMILY HISTORY You will receive guidance and inspiration on how to plan, research; write, and publish your memoirs or family history, plus tips on the basics of good writing . .This class will include "memory sparkers", how to organize your ideas, ways to achieve variety in )tour life story, how to use photos and documents, an A to Z checklist and excerpts to read from other writer's histories and memoirs. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Sue Clark $35 resl$40 non-res . 41506-A 11506-A Tues Tues 1/13-2117 3/3-417 7:30-9:00 pm 7:30-9:00 pm BASIC FIRST AID TRAINING Medic First Aid is a basic eight hour training course in emergency care. CPR and other important emergency ,care skills are combined in the course, which allows the student to function with one consistent set of priorities in a medical emergency. The training is accomplished in seven modules of instruction, and students will receive a wailet card & certificate of completion. Please bring a bag lunch. Location: Instructor. Fee: 41517-A 11517-A 11517-8 Commun~/Swim Center, Press Room Delucchi's First Aid Training Certified Instructors $45 resi$50 non-res, plus a $5 materials fee for certification packet and handbook Sat Sat Sat 1/17 3/21 5116 8am-4:30pm 8 am-4:30 pm 8 am-4:30 pm QUICK HEALlHY MEALS'FROM CARDlo-PULMONARY COS I CO AND TRADER JOE'S RESUSCITATION (CPR) Are you looking for some new, quick ideas for great low fat meals? Help is as near as your local Costco or Trader Joe's. Discover which low fat meals you can 'heat and eat' and get recipes for delicious meals you can make in minutes. Low fat, low sodium product guide to each store and tasty recipes using each store's products included. Whether you are preparing meals for one, two or more, "Quick Healthy Meals" will truly enable you to eat heaijhier plus save you time. and money. This is a good class for those who are "culinary challenged." Lots of sampling included. This course will teach one-rescuer CPR and foreign body airway obstruction for adutts, children, and infants. The class will consist of lecture and practice on mannequins. The teachings follow those approved by the Journal of .the American Medical Association (JAMA). A certificate of completion will be issued through Delucchi's First Aid Training and Supply. Location: Instructor. Fee: Jamie Davidson, M.S. is a personal weight management 41508-A consultant, coach and seminar leader with 20 years of 11508-A experience in the fields of weight management, cardiac rehab, adult fitness and health promotion. She has helped hundreds become healthier and lighter with her "make ~ convenient to. be successful" approach. Commun~/Swim Center, Press Room Delucchi's FilSt Aid Certified InstructolS $35 resl$4O non-res Sat Sat 217 4118 8-11 am 8-11 am Read the preceding page and Location: Instructor: Fee: Ohlone Community Center Jamie DaVidson, M.S. $27 + $5 Lab fee payable to the City at registration time 41512-A 11512-A Thur Thur 26 Winter 1997 Herculean 1/8 3/5 7:30-9:30 pm 7:30-9:30 pm find out how you can get a FREE model airplane with a Cox .049 engine! �I ,CLASSES ROMPER GYM PRE-GYMNASTICS Come explore with your child as they leam and grow. Romper Gym is designed especially forthe two to four year old who wants to explore but requires parental assistance andencouragement Matthew Silveria brings over 12 years of motivating and training experience to assist the parent in instructing their children to balance, control movement and grow in this upbeat experience. This fun-filled class is designed for children 7 and older, and for advanced tumbling students, who are preparing for a more advanced gymnastics experience. Emphasis will be on balance, coordination, flexibility and strength. I Location: Instn.lctor. Fee: 41526-A 41526-6 '11526-cA Community/Swim Center, Village Room Matthew Silveria $35 res!$38 non-res Sat Sat Sat 1(10-217 2128-3128 4118-5116 9:00-9:45 am 9:00-9:45 am 9:00-9:45 am Location: Instructor. Fee: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Matthew Siweria $35 res1$38 non-res 41523-A 41523-6 11523-A Sat Sat Sat 1110-217 2128-3128 4118-5/16 11 :00-11:45 am 11 :00-11:45 am 11 :00-,11 :45 am TINY TUMBLERS Enjoy the fun while developing body awareness. This class is designed for children ages 4 through 6 and leads students to leam stretches, rolls, balance and cartwheels in a playful and safe environment. Location: Insiructor: Fee: 41522-A 41522-6 11522-A , Community/Swim Center, Village Room Matthew Silveria $35 res!$3a non-res Sat Sat Sat 1/10-217 2128-3128 4118-5116 10:00-10:45 am 10:00-10:45 am 10:00-10:45 am YOUTH OIL PAINTING BALLET FOR THE YOUNG DANCER This class is an introduction to the fundamental ballet movements which stimulate grace and muscular development. Your child wilileam fun dances to classical music and songs children love. Students will also be inVITed to participate in a dance show. If you require more information, you can call the instructor at 525-4619. Clothing: Leotards, tights, and.ballet slippers Location: Instructor: Ages: 3 112 to 5 years 41530-A , Thu 11530-A Thu Youth, ages 7-17 years, will have fun while leaming to draw, paint, design, mix c%rs, and combine colors. Your child will also leam about lights, shadows, and compoSITion perspective. This course ' Fee: allows students to leam on an individual basis at their own pace, while making new friends and developing new talents. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Maria S.C. Davi $27 res!$30 non-res 41521-A 11521-A 41521-6 11521-6 Tue Tue Fri Fri 1/13-313 3117-5/5 1/16-316 3120-518 3:30-5 pm 3:30-5 pm 3:30-5 pm 3:30-5pm . Community/Swim Center, Village Room Rosalyn Jordan 1122-315 3112-4130 4:00-4:30 pm 4:00-4:30 pm $42res1$48 non-res $38 non-resl$41 non-res for additional family members or if you enroll in two classes taught by R. Jordan within the saine session period. Ages: 5 years old and up 41531-A Thu 1122-315 11531-A Thu 3112-4130 5:00-5:45 pm 5:00-5:45 pm $49 re.8/$56 non res $44 res!$51 non-res for additional family members or if you enroll in two classes taught by R. Jordan within the same session period. There is an addITional fee for supplies. Supply information will be provided at time of registration. Winter 1997 Herculean 27 �CLASSES POM AN.D CHEER TAP FOR BOYS AND GIRLS In this course, students leam arm mcticns, hand, leg, and feet pcsiticns and vcice projecticn. Cheers, chants, and dance movements are taught with fiairand enthusiasm frcm experienced instructcrs. This is an cngcing program and retuming students will learn advanced techniques. Students will be prepared fcr school team trycuts Iccking sharp and jazzy! Students willalsc gain se~ confidence, se~ esteem, fleXibility, strength and.stamina. High energy and Icts 'Of fun! · and great rhythmic patterns fcr dancing feet will be taught. Besides develcping cccrdinaticn and grace, this class stimulates ccncentraticn which can be impcrtant in learning academic subjects. Clcthing: Tap shces and ccmfcrtable clcthing Classes are 'Ongcing and ycu may enrcll at any time. Class is taught by the Ycung Olympians crganizaticn which is dedicated tc prcviding ccmmunity programming tc boys and girls ages 515 years. Locaticn: Instructors: Fees: Sessicn 1 Sessicn2 Senicr Center Yc ung Olympians Staff Varied $2-$4/Iesscri Tuesday Tuesday 1/2CJ-3124 3131'6/9 5-5:40 pm 5:45-6:25pm 6:30-7:10 pm New students ages 5-7 New students ages 8-13 Retuming students Registraticn is accepted 'On the day 'Of class. Nc advanced registraticn is needed. Fcr mcre infcrmaticn, ycu may ·call Charlctte atthe Ycung Olympians 'Organization, (510) 461-2800. MARlLYN!S KlNDERMUSIK This ccurse.is an introducticn tc music fcr kids acccmpanied by a parent 'Or care giver, and includes age-apprcpriate activities in singing, mcving tc music, ana develcping rhythmic skills. Children will learn tc listen, cccrdinate mcvement, and gain ccnfidence in group activities. This ccurse is designed tc allcw a child's natural energy and exuberance tc igntte their lifelcng Icve and appreciaticn 'Of music. Locaticn: tnstructcr: Fee: Ccmmunity/Swim Center, Press Rccm Marilyn Sherwin $84 res/$87 ncn-res (12 week sessicn) For Ages: 18 months- 3112 yearS 41507-A Mcn 1/5-4/6 10:00-10:30 am For Ages: 3 112 - 5 years 41507' B Mcn 28 Winter 1997 Herculean 1/5-4/6 4:00-4:30 pm Rcutin~ Lccaticn: Instructcr: Fee: Ccmmunity/Swim Center, Village Rccm Rcsalyn Jcrdan $36 res/$40 ncn-res $31 res/$35 ncn-res fcr additicnal family members 'Or if ycu enrcll in twc classes taught by R. Jcrdan within the same sessicn pericd Ages: 3 1/2 - 7 41531 -A Thu 11531-A Thu 1 /~2-315 3/12-4/30 4:30-5:00 pm 4:30-5:00 pm YOUNG DARWINS. . . . . "Ycung Darwins" will stimulate the inquisttive mind 'Of the preschccl age child. In this class they will explore the diversity 'Of nature with real animals and plants and fun art prcjects. Lesscns include:. Birds and eggs; plants and seeds; bugs and wcrms; fcssils and dincsaurs. Parent participaticn is required. This class is for children 3 112 to 5 years old. Locaticn: Instructcr: Fee: Ccmmunity/Swim Genter, Village Rccm Dr. Susan Pcrter $40 res/$45 ncn-res Mcn 1/26-319 6:30-7:30 pm �CLASSES JUDO KUBUDO WEAPONS Judo is a martial art that concentrates primarily on throwing and grappling techniques. The striking and self-defense techniques are practiced only in Kata form. Judo has been an Olympic event since 1964, and is the only martial art to become an official Olympic sport. The instructor will take registration for all classes at any time during the sessions. If you wish to speak to the instructor prjor to enrollment, you may c,,11 799-9906, or you may visit the class. .It is not Karate, Akido, or Judo. It is Kendo, the art of knowing all Japanese weapons, the weapons that placed the Japanese samurai among the most feared warriors in the world. It has been said·thatthe samurai code of honor was something no .other knight or warrior in history could equal. No other man had as much prestige or harder code of honor to live by than these men-at-arms of Japan. Classes start with the long bo, then the kama sai, and finish with the sword. Location: Instructor: Fees: Ohlone Community Center Wayne Cunningham $35 res/$38 non-res Monthly Fee $17 res/$19 non-res additional family members Location: Instructor: Fees: 51519-F 51519-G 51519-H 51519-1 51519-J December January February March April Ages: Junior Class - Ages 7 to 11 MOnlWed Continuing 6:30-7:30 pm Senior Class - Ages 12 and up . MonlWed Continuing 6:30'8:30 pm Community/Swim Center, Village Room Joe Garcia $50 res/$60 non-res (monthly fee) $35 res/$45 non-res for additional family members 10 years and up 'There will be a $1 0 late payment fee if the monthly fee is not paid by the 10 of each month. 51531-F 51531 -G 51531-H 51531-1 51531-J Fri Fri Fri Fri Fri December January .February March April 7:30-8:30 pm 7:30-8:30 pm 7:30-8:30 pm 7:30-8:30 pm 7:30-8:30 pm 'There is an additional fee for complete uniform. All orders and payments for uniform are taken by the instructor. YOUNG OLYMPIANS SELFDEFENSE Be SAFETY AWARENESS FOR YOUTH This program is designed for self-defense purposes only! Our program enhances self-esteem, confidence and selfdiscipline. Students (ages 5-15) are placed according to age and ability. Emphasis is on learningphysipal and verbal skills for self -defense against bullies and adults . Course content includes: Break-aways, and techniques for close contact (being grabbed, etc.) communication skills and confident posture. Weekly safety awareness information addresses the lures strangers use on children and teens. Each successive 10- 12 week session provides reinforcement of previously learned techniques in addition to new and more advanced instruction. For information call (510) 461-2800.No class on 12122 or 12129. Location: Senior Cehter Instructors: Young Olympians Staff Fees: varied $2-$4/lesson Session 1 1/26-3/23 Monday Session 2 3/30.6/8 Monday New Students age 5-7 New Students age 8-11 & Yellow Belts 1st degree Yellow Belts 2nd & 3rd degree Orange Belts & above 5:15-5:55 pm . 6:00-6:40 pm 6:45-7:25 pm 7:30-8: 10 pm Winter 1997 Herculean 29 �CLASSES ' ~ KARATE ! ADULT KARATE CLASSES In today's world, families are concerned about issues of This class is designed for adults 18 years and up to provide violence, gangs, weapons, and child molestation/abduction. participants with proven methods of increasing one's alertness This class is designed to provide participants with proven and awareness as well as, providing a solid philosophy in methods of increasing one's alertness and awareness, as self defense and self discipline, and self confidence. The well as, providing a solid philosophy in self defense, self classes will be ongoing. For more information on specific discipline, and self confidence. The class is on-going and . styles or levels, call the instructor at (707) 425-1847. Classes students may enroll at any time. For more information on begin June 2, 1997. specific styles or levels; call the instructor at (707) 425-1847. Location: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Joe Garcia Instructor: Locations: Wed Classes at Community/Swim Center $45 res/$4B non-res (monthly fee) Fees: Thur Classes at Historic Clubhouse $25 res/$28 non-res ior additional family Fri Classes at Community/Swim Center members Instructor: Joe Garcia Fees: $45 res/$48 non-res Monthly fee 'There will be a $1 0 late payment fee if the monthly fee is not paid by the 10th of each month. $25 res/$28 non-res - additional farnily members 51530-F 7:30-8:30 pm Wed December 7:30-8:30 pm 'There will be a $10 late payment fee if the monthly fee is not 51530-G Wed January paid by the 10th of each month. 51530-H 7:30-8:30 pm Wed February 7:30-8:30 pm March 51530-1 Wed April 51529-F 51530-J 7:30-8:30 pm December ' Wed 51529-G January 51529-H 'There is an additional fee forthe complete unifonn. All orders February . March and for uniform are taken the instructor. 51529-1 April 51529:J All White Belts - Beginners & children under 10 Wed 4:30-5:30 pm All Yellow Belts - Children under 10 yrs, 9 KY Wed 5:30-6:30 pm All Green Belts - Children under 10 yrs Wed 6:30-7:30 pm All Yellow Belts-Adults Thur 5-6 pm All Green Belts and Beginner White Belts - Adults Thur 6'7 pm All Purple Belts and Brown Belts - Children & Adults Thur 7-8 pm All Bells - students must have fighting gear to attend this class. No exceptions. Fri 6:30-7:30 pm 'There is an additional fee forthe complete unifonn. All orders and payments for the uniform are taken by the instructor. 30 Winter 1997 Herculean �SENIOR SERVICES HERCULES SENIOR CENTER 111 CMC DRIVE 799-8219 Friends, Food, Fun and Companionship is what the Hercules Senior Program is all about. Join us for a day of activities or just come and relax for awhile, Our program provides a variety of social and recreational activities in a friendly atmosphere where the emphasis is on hospitality. You will be warmly welcomed by our volunteer staff when you stop in to visit our center. Here. you will find a variety of social and recreational services for all seniors. The Hercules Senior program qnd support services are available to adults 60 and over. Our activities and programs welcome participation by adults of all ages on a space available basis. These services include classes, day trips, nutrition services, health screening services, multicultural enrichment, and much, much more! We strive to ensure a physically and emotionally comfortable environment for all, as well as encouraging socialization with peers. Please 'drop in and say hello to our staff and volunteers Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Our center will provide you with updated information on current and upcoming activities and events. WRITE YOUR MEMOIRS OR FAMILY HISTORY You will receive guidance and inspiration on how to plan, research, write, and publish your memoirs or family history, plus tips on the basics of good writing. This class will include "memory sparkers", how to organize your ideas, ways to achieve variety in your life story, how to use photos and documents, an A to Z checklist and excerpts to read from other writer's histories and memoirs. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES Join us Monday, Wednesday and Friday for a great hotlunch. The CoCoCafe lunches provide a full meal for Seniors at a very reasonable cost. Donation is suggested at $1.50 to $1.75. You must reserve at least one day in advance no later than 12 noon. Call for a monthly menu. Participants must be age 60 or older. Man-Wed-Fri 11:30 a.m. Pol Luck Lunch 2nd Thur of month 12 Noon Bingo Mon-Wed-Thur-Fri 12:30-2:00 pm CLASSES Miscellaneous Crafts Wed 10:00 a.m.-l :00 pm Tai Chi Instructor Bryan Umeki 9:30-11:00 a.m. Tues Free Free Ceramics Instructor: Gina Robinson SEASONAL CRAFTS Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Sue Clark $35 res/$40 non-res 31502-A 11502-B Tues Tues 1/13-2117 3/3-417 7:30-9:00 pm 7:30-9:00 pm Join us 'on Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. for a few gettogethers and share your talents with us ... or find out what hidden talents you haye! Our projects change with the seasons and holidays, so we may be creating greeting cards one week and spring flowers the next. Th.ere is no fee, but we ask that you share your ideas and maybe surplus materials. Winter 1997 Herculean 31 �r SENIOR ' SERVICES DRIVER IMPROVEMENT FOR DRIVERS 55+ This cours!;) is. designed for mature drivers to help increase awareneS$ of driving precautions that can and should be used to compensate for diminished physical and visual skills. You will improveyourdriving skills and become eligible for reduced insurance costs. When·you complete this 8-hour course of instruction with our experienced driver education instructor, you will receive a 3 YEAR CERTIFICATE, registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles. This certificate registration is your record of eligibility for REDUCED AUTO INSURANCE PREMIUMS. ' The.four-week course will be offered at the H,ercules Senior Center. The fees may be paid to the Adult Education Department or to the instructor at the first class. Call 2154666 for registration information. Th 2112-315 9:30-11 :30 a.m. Staff at the Senior Center is looking into having FREE massage therapy for seniors on a regular basis. The therapists are well trained professionals from a local Holistic Institution. Are you interested? If so, give us a call at 799-8219. We will advise you of the dates therapists are available and take your name and phone number. EXPLORATION IN ART FOR S ENIORS: MIXED MEDIA This class introduces Seniors to a variety of art media including ink, charcoal, water based paint, colored pencils and more! (Sorry - no oit paints) Instructor Diane Rusnak, Bay Area artist and teacher for 30 years, emphasizes personal creative expression as well as teaching good composition and artistic techniques. Students may sign up with the instructor. There is no fee for instruction, but students must furnish their own supplies. This class is offered in conjunction with Contra Costa College. 1/20-5/12 32 Winter 1997 Herculean 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese exercise designed to promote flexibility, strength, balance and coordination. It also emphasizes stretching and slow graceful movements and is especially good for reducing tension in the body. The form of Tai Chi being taught by instructor Bryan Umeki is called Kwang Ping Yang Style, which is at l!'last 3,000 years old, and is rarely taught outside of China. This class is also beneficial as a tool for meditation purposes. The class is offered in conjunction with the West Contra Costa Unified School District . Tues Free . On-going 9:30-11 a.m. THE ART OF FLOWER ARRANGING. $12 MASSAGE THERAPY Tues TAl CHI Free This course introduces students to contemporary and traditional ways of flower arranging. ClasSes are designed to help students appreciate the beauty in their immediate environment and develop their artistic competence. Students wilileam how to create their own designs with garden flowers and materials readily available. Instructor Kimi Takamt.J[a brings years of experience with her gentle style of instruction. Students will be given an overview of flower arranging and demonstrations of different styles and approaches. The instructor will explain the tools and materials recommended. Bring a pen and notebook. Best of all, this is a free class! The class is offered in conjunction with Contra Costa College on Saturdays through May 16. Sat 3/7-5/9 9 a.m.-12 Noon Free COMPUTER CLASSES . Would you like to learn the baSicS of computers? Learnto do letters, balance you checkbook, make a personal appointment calendar and more! Renalde Da Silva will teach you in this hands-on class. Only 4 students will attend each 6 week session, so call us soon for class availability and dates . . Mondays Call for a time Free �YOUTH SERVICES' CHILD CARE TINY TOTS The Recreation & Community Services Department offers a This program is a preschool experience for children 2yrs. 9 Before/After School Child Care Program for children in grades mos. to 5 yrs. of age. The program is designed to develop K-6, This,is a recreation program that gives your child a safe the ''whole child". Our qualified and caring staff assist your and supervised place to go before and after school. During child in developing confidence and self-esteem. Children will the day a short time 'is allotted for homework, The children learn responsibility and independence. Social, emotional, enjoy themselves with a variety of activities, including crafts, physical, intellectual, and creative aspects of the child's games, sports, cultural appreciation, and life skills. The Child development are included in each day's program. All children Care program is offered at Ohlone, Lupine, and Hanna Rancti , in Tiny Tots must be completely toilet trained. No diapers . , Child Care Centers: There is a limited amount of space in or pull ups. Space is limited. our Child Care Programs, therefore when spaces are filled, we will begin taking a waiting list for future openings, Tiny Tots programs are offered at the following locations: Lupine Child Care Center 1905 Lupine Registration is currently being accepted for the 1997-98 Ohlone Ctlild Care Center 1616 Pheasant school year at the Lupine s~e only. All registrations are taken Foxboro Community Genter 1025 Canterbury at the Community/Swim Center at 2001 Refugio Valley Rd. For more information please contact the Tiny Tot Program 2480 Refugio Valley Hanna Ranch Child Care Ctr. Coordinator at 799-8235 or 799-8259. License No. 070215103 245-4803 Lupine Child Care Ctr. 1905 Lupine "LITTLE LEARNER" 799-8259 License No. 070209101 (2.9 MOS. TO 4 YRS.) 1616 Pheasant Ohlone Child Cate Ctr. For many children this is their first social experience. Learning License No. 070210873 799-8224 to socialize with other children and separate from parents is SPRING DAY CAMP A Spring Break Camp will be offered Mon-Fri, April 13-17. Registration will begin March 9, 1998. 3 day core program, 3 day extended care, 5 day core program 5 day extended care, $69 Res/$77 Non-Res $76 Res/$85 Non-Res $115 Res/$128 Non-Res $127 Res/$141 Non-Res squiggles & Wiggles A Hercules Preschool a very important part of this class. While they play, children are introduced to numbers, colors, shapes; and letters. Special attention is paid to large and small motor development. TlTh 9-11 a.m. $53 res!$56 non-resIMonthly Registration is currently being acee'pted at Ohlone,and Lupine Child Care sties. We will take registration until the end of January. Come join the fun on TuesdaylThursdayl "PRE-KINDERGARTEN" PROGRAM This program is offered to children who will be 4 years old on or before December 2. The goal of ,this class is to prepare the children for kindergarten without going beyond the basic requirements set by the school district. The children have the opportunity to leam while having fun and making friends. MIW/F 9-12 noon $120 res/$126 non-reslMonthly • Daily Curriculum It's Everything , You -Wanted In A Preschool Program Call Now For Pla,cement Possibilities! • Regular field Trips & Special bents • Nutritious Meals & SnOllcks • 19Garden with PlaY8found • Bike Tracie: • Farm Are,JII Registration is currently being aceepted for the Foxboro site , ,. only. We are taking a waiting list for future openings at the , Lupine and Ohlone Child Care centers. • Special Weekend &Evening Care Program • Year Round Schedule 245-7159 Winter 1997 Herculean 33 �YOUTH SERVICES HOLIDAY CAMP WINTER DAY CAMP The City of Hercules is offering a special Holiday Camp for grades K-6 on Mon-Tue-Wed, December 22-23-24 and on Mon-Tue-Wed, December 29-30-31. On Wednesdays, De.c ember 24 & 31 the camp will be closing early at 5 pm so · that our staff may also enjoy the holiday. We'll be doing lots of crafts, sports, and games. Come join the fun. For more information, call the Program Coordinator at 799-8224 or 799- The City of Hercules is offering a special Winter Camp for Grades K-6 on Tues-Wed-Thurs-Fri , February 17-20,1998. Registration will begin January 12, 1998. For more information call the Program Coordinator at 799-8224 or 799-8259. 8259~ 3 day core program location: Ohlone Child Care Center 1616 Pheasant Drive (8:30 amoS pm) $69 resl$77 non-res location: Ohlone Child Care Center 1616 Pheasant Drive 3 day expanded program (6:30 am-6:30 pm) Fee: 3 day core program (8:30 am- S pm) $69 res/$77 non-res 3 day extended care (6:30 am-6:30 pm) $73 res/$82non-res except 12124,12131 4 day core program (8:30 amoS pm) $92 res/$102.40 non-res 4 day extended program (6:30 am-6:30 pm) $101 .60 res/$112.80 non-res 30220-A 30220-8 MTW MTW 12122-12124 12129-12131 $76 resl$85 non-res core & extended core & extended 40210-A 12117-12120 Core & Extended T-F There will be no camp available on December 25-26 and January 1-2. BEFOREIAF I ER SCHOOL CHILD CARE FEES The following fees are effective for the 97-98 school year at the Hanna, lupine, and Ohlone Child Care Centers. These fees are based upon a four week billing period and do not include holidays and scheduled inservice (nonstudent) days. Kinder Grade 1-3 Grade 4-6 Five-Day Care AM·Care 6:30-8:30 am Dismissal 5:00 pm Dismissal 6:30 pm $100 $247 $336 $100 $135 $216 $100 $122 $203 Three-Day Care AM Care 6:30-8:30 am $60 $149 Dismissal 5:00 pm . $202 Dismissal 6:30 pm $60 $81 $130 $60 $73 $122 34 Wihter 1997 Herculean Late Payment Fee $20 for the first late payment $25 for all late payments thereafter Late Pick Up Fee Registration Fee Daily Rate for Inservice $1 per minute per child $25 $28 Multi-Child Discount 10% discount on total program fees for families with two (2) . or more children enrolled in the same program. 15% of fees to be used for facility construction and maintenance. �TEEN ·AC IIVITY PROGRAM I i RECREATION & COMMUNITY TEEN CLUB DISNEYLAND SERVICES DEPARTMENT TRIP (FOR SPRING BREAK) TEEN CLUBU The City is happy to announce the continuance of it's popular . Teen Club. This program offers anexcellent opportunity for youth to leam leadership skills, communica.tion skills, and have fun at the same ljme. Members are elected for a one year term: Annual Membership fees are $20. Teen Club Members assist the Recreation & Community Services Department with developing recommendations for programs and services to better respond to the needs and interest of youth. The Teen Club will assist the staff with fund-raising, concession stand and special events. The Teen Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the CommunityfSwim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. All meetings are open to interested persons. Meetings will not exceed one hour. All TeEm Club Members are registered volunteers with the City of Hercules. In exchange for volunteer service, members receive free use of the Teen Activity center and free admission to all Teen Special Events including: Dances, Workshops, Guest Speakers and Local Excursions. So come join in and bring your friends! Participants must complete a City of Hercules Volunteer Application. Participants are required to attend Teen Club meetings the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Teen Club officers will serve as an elected officer of the Teen Club For registration and additional information, phone 799-8233 or 799-8291. PARENTS & ADULTS YOU ARE NEEDED AS VOLUNTEERS! START PLANNING NoW! SUMMER TEEN CAMp TRIPS Location Great America Santa Cruz Beach· Oakland Ice Center Manteca Water Slide Cal Expo/State Fair Date: Fee: Friday, April 17, to Sunday, April 19, 1998. $245 per person ($100 deposit) Depart: Hercules Community/Swim Center, 2001. Refugio Valley ROiid on April 17 at 8 a.m. for San Francisco Airport, via Sierra Pacific Tours. Depart via United Airlines at 11 a.m. on S. F Flight No. 1705 arriving Orange County at 1 :30 p.m. Will be retuming San Francisco Airpon,Sunday April 19,1998 Flight No. 1662 at 3:27p.m. A Charter Bus from Orange County Airport will drive our group to the Sup'er 8 Hotel, 415 W. Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA. This is a *** hotel. There will be double accommoda.tions. Each person will have hisiher own full-size bed. Two females will be assigned to each one room and two males will be assigned to one room. Seats are limited l Reservations will be accepted on a first-come first serve basis. This trip will require a $100 nonrefundable deposit before January 16, 1998. The balance is due by February 20, 1998. Airline tickets are nonreturnable. All airline, charter seJvices, and hotel fees must be paid at least 30 days in advance for this trip: The $254 per person fee includes: Round trip airfare on United Airlines from San Francisco to John Wayne Airport, Round trip charter bus service from the CommunityfSwim Center to San Francisco Airport, round trip charter bus service from John Wayne Airport to the hotel. Two nights accommodations at the Super 8 (... hotel), one day Passport for Disneyland. Adult chaperons to youth ratio is 1:4. There will be a mandatoty trip meeting for teens and parents fdr room and airline seat assignments on Wednesday, March 4, 1998, at 7 p.m. at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, CA. For more information, call 799-8233 or 799- 8291. ~s ~~ Date Time June 25 10 a.m.-l 0 p.m. 10 a.m.-l0 p.m. ~ 11 a.m. -5 p.m. 9 a.m. '8 p.m. 10 ·a.m.-ll p~.~m~ . ......_ _:; ·July 9 July 23 August 6 August 21 ~ ~ ~ ~ " ~ ~ Winter 1997 Hercul.ean 35 �TEEN Ac I MTY ' .P ROGRAM NEW ' WINTER TEEN CENTER ACTIVITY PROGRAM 1998 TEEN CENTER VOLUNTEERS!! r The new Teen Center Winter Program will operate on Saturdays, from lOam. to 2 p.m. at the Community/Swim Center in the Dynamite Room. The Teen Center will provide recreational opportunities to youth, ages 13-18 entering 7th to 12th grade. Youth born prior to June 19, 1980 cannot be enrolled. Jason Dondero, Jennifer Douglas Nick Gould, Christopher Granger Jonathan Jemera, Erin Krall Scott Marchetti, David Mit«hell Ryan Sample, Nicole Shaw Tasha Ulle, Kemp Vaughn Larry Wheeler The Teen Activity Roorps are restricted to Teen Only! No adult participants; however, parents and guardians are welcome to drop-in and observe. We welcome your comments and suggestions. Fee: MEMBERS ARE: Christopher Martins, President Jevonte'McClease, Vice-President Damian Williams Secretary Garfield Wong, Treasurer $1.75 Res/Non-Res Drop In to Center, No Trips. ADuLT CHAPERoNs NEEDED FOR NEW TEEN COMPUTER ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM Can you use the mouse to work with objects? Can you identify operating systems the,desktop? Can you locate and manage files with Windows Explorer? If you on have answered "NO" to any of the above questions, you need to enroll in the New Teen Computer Enhancement Program. Don't be afraid of using computers! Each student will become computer literate by the completion of this program. The Computer Enhancement Program is designed for local youths grades 9-12. The demand for job_development skills and specific training opportunities in computer science have become two of the Recreation & Community Services Department's top priorities for youth. The Computer Enhancement Program will consist of 16 hours of basic computer skills. The maximum ratio of instructors to students will be 1 :4. Each class will not exceed one hour. Computers cannot be used for any unauthorized use such as political or business profit or gains. Compl.!ters cannot be removed from the training lab site. All participants must complete the training program in order to use computers. Location: Fee: 31609-A 41609-8 11609-A Community/Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road $20/res $251non-res ,11/1/-1217 +1/5-1121 1126-3118 3123-5114 36 Winter 1997 Herculean 4 to 8 p.m. 4 to 8 p.m. 4 to 8 p.m. 4toSp.m. TEEN PRoGRAMs One of the Recreation & Community Services Department's primary work objectives of the Youth Services Division is to expand participation in the year round Teen Activity Center Program by providing special events, excursions and dances for the youth. We need adult chaperons to assist the staff with the following activities. The responsibilities of volunteers are to aSSist the staff in monitoring dance activities inside the Community Center Gymnasium. Chaperons will assist with roll call and general supervision on excursions. All transportation, admission, fees are paid by the Recreation & Community Services Department. Plea,se call 799·8233 for additional information on all teen activities listing below. Event Day PreChristmas PreValentine's Dance Fri Dance Fri Date Time 12119/97 2113/98 8 to 11 p.m. 8 to 11 p.m. There will be adult supervision and security. No beepers, cell phones, or weapons allowed. Admission: Who: Age: Music: Fee: Code: Must present student 1.0. Middle School Students (Local Students) 13-17 No Adult Participants! Please! Professional Disc Jockey! $5 Advan~e/$6 at the door 31606-A �TEEN ACTMTY PROGRAM I EEN Sf RING BREAK FUN EXCURSIONNIKE TOWN, CHINATOWN, PlER-39, FlSHERMAN'S WHARF TRIP TO SAN FRANCiSCO! Join us in touring San Francisco sights! A round trip charter bus will leave the Community/Swim Center and will drop us off at the EI Cerrito Del Norte Bart Station. Ages: Date: Time: Fee: 13-17 attending public & private schools Saturday, April 4, 1998 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. $1O/person Registration: . Deadline for registration is Friday, March 20, 1998. Seats are limited so hurry up and sign up! TEEN WINTER BREAK TRIP ' TO SCANDIA! Come and join us for a fun time at Scandia in Fairfield on Friday, February 20, 1998. A round trip charter bus will depart from the Community/Swim Center at 8:30 a.m. and return from Scandia at 5:00 p.m. Your fee includes the Super Saver Pass: Miniature Golf, Waterbugs, Lil'lnday Raceway, Tokens and Train Ride. Bring extra money for food, arcades and other park attractions! Ages: Date: Time: Fee: 13-17 Attending public or private schools Friday, Fei;>ruary 20 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. $15/person Registration: Deadline for registration is Friday, February 6. Seats are limited so sign up early. All youth must follow the Scandia Center Park Rules: no running, vandalism, bumping on boats only, no bumping on cars, no cheating on games, no smoking, no swinging baseball bats anywhere outside of the Batting Cages. For more information call 799-8291 or 799-8233. Winter 1997 Herculean 37 �SPORTS & FITNESS TEEN BASKETBALL COMING SOON IN THE NEXT HERCULEAN The Teen basketball program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is designed to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills in addition to assisting in the development of eye-hand and running coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fee includes a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, league games and referees and awards at the conclusion of the season. The league is open to boys ages 13 to 16 years old with beginner to advanced skill levels. Participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate at the time of registration, and be 13 years old by the start of the league and 'n ot turn 17 years old until the end of the league. The Recreation and Community Services will be offering the following programs in the upcoming months: TENNIS CLASSES: Lessons at several levels will be offered by longtime local teaching pro Amado Lozano. The beginning level stresses instruction in the basic strokes: forehand, backhand, volley, overhand and the serve. At the intermediate level, stroke improvement is stressec;l and addEld emphasis is placed on instruction and drills related to ball direction, court coverage and keeping the ball in play. Advanced instruction will continue to stress the fundamentals 'along with drills emphasizing skills needed in match play - placing shots, sustaining a rally and developing a consistent serve. Students will play points and matches against one another, discuss conditioning and the potential for entering tournaments. Look for these classes to be offered in our Spring Herculean! Tryouts will be held for (100) one hundred players during the first two days of the participant registered praCtice time. It will then be decided which practice session of either Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday practice session the participant will be placed on. GIRLS BASKETBALL: There will be a Summer Girl's Basketball league to be offered for ages 10-12 as well as a league for girls ages 13-16. Look for these Basketball Leagues to be offered in early summer. League games will be played on Friday at 4:00 p.m. and 5:05 p.m. also Saturdays at 9:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 12:00 noon with each team normally playing once per week. MEN'S BASKETBALL: Men's Basketball Leagues may be coming back to the City of Hercules. The league will be for men ages 18 and older. Look for information regarding these leagues in our Spring Herculean! Therewill be an information meeting to discuss rules and regulations on Monday, March 30 at 6:00 p.m. in the Village Room at the CommunitylSwim Center. Location: Fee: Community/CenterGymnasium $70 res/$80non-res Priority registration for Hercules residents only: 211198 Open registration for Nonresidents & Residents: 311/98 Maximum enrollment 100 participants. Sign-up early! 4/6-6/26 4:00-5:15 pm 11706-A MIW or TTh 11706-B MIW or TTh 4/6-6/26 5:00-6:15 pm 1,1706-C MIW or TTh 4/6-6/26 7:00-7:15 pm For more information call olir Sports Coordinator at 7998295. 38 Winter 1997 HercuJean �SPORTS & FITNESS ·~:t ~ir TENNIS FACILITIES AVAILABLE! Tennis Court Rules and Regulations signs are posted at all City Tennis facilities. These tennis facilities are available to the public by rental permit or on a first-come first-serve basis. Hours and Fees Refugio Valley Tennis Complex: Refugio Valley Road & Pheasant Drive Daily 7 am to 4 pm . @ $4ihour/per court Daily 4 to 10 pm @ $5.50/hour/percourt Sat/SunlHolidays @ $6/hour/per court Except Mondays & Tuesdays from 3 to 7 pm and Saturdays 3 to 5 pm for City Lessons Foxboro Tennis Courts: 1025 Canterbury Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Woodfield Tennis Courts: 1919 Lupine Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Tennis Court Reservations Tennis court reservations are available to Hercules residents only; there is one-hour minimum on all tennis court facilities. Reservations are accepted at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. a Tournament Play: Recognized Community Organization $6/hour/court Private Organizations $12 per hour/court Commercial Use $15 per hour/court Court Rules And Regulations.1. Tennis shoes must be worn 2. Courts are available on a first come, first serve basis or by reservation 3. Drop-in play is limited to one hour and fifteen minutes 4. Waitin.g players must be present to hold position for play 5. Court reservations preempt non-reserved court play 6. City sponsored programs have priority 7. No food on tennis courts 8. No bike riding, roller skating or skateboarding on tennis courts 9. City sponsored lessons ONLY no public instruction. 10. Tennis Tournaments by permit ONLY! 11. Tennis Court Rules And Regulations Will Be Enforced 12. No alcoholic beverages allowed at any parks·or courts. Call 799-8291 for further information. 5 ON 5 YOUNG ADULT BASKE I BALL LEAGUE The Hercules Recreation & Community Services Department is forming a Winter 1997 Young Adult Basketball League. The league is designed for ages 15 to 19. Participants must register as a complete.team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 10 with a minimum of six players. All games will be officiated · by the Recreation Staff. The Basketball Officials will be using modified NCAA Men's Rules. League fee includes staff, two rounds of league games, playoffs, referees, and awards for first and second places at the conclusion of the playoffs season. Teams must provide their own uniforms that have numbers. The department must have a minimum of jour (4) teams to run the league and a maximum of eight (8) teams will be admitted. Rules and game schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on Tuesday, January 6,1998 at 6:30 p.m. in the Press Room. Individuals are encouraged to sign up on the player interest list for possible placement on teams. Call 799-8295 if you are interested or have questions. After registration period ends, teams will be accepted only if there is space available. Roster Deadline: Location: Fee: 41711-A Tues . December 12, 1997 Community/Swim Center Gym $185 res/$225 non-res team 1/13-3125 7:45-11 :00 p.m. There is an additional $5 fee per nonresident player on a resident team. To qualify for resident team status, at least six players on a team's roster must reside within Hercules. Winter 1997 Herculean 39 �SPORTS & FITNESS MEN'S '0' LEAGUE SOFTBALL MONDAY & WEDNESDAY NIGHT LEAGUES The Hercules Recreation & Community Services D.epartment will be forming it's annual Summer Softball League. The Men's 'D' Softball League is designed for men ages. 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster whim submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 14 wiih a minimum of 12 players. ' The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules regarding what constitutes a 'D' level team will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified . League fees includes ' staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1" and 2 0d place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum of four (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on Monday May 18, 1997, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Community/Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on ·the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information call the Sports League . Manager at 799-8295. DEADLINE FOR FEE AND TEAM ROSTERS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN MAY 1, 1998 for Monday League & MAY 4, 1998 for Wednesday League Game Locations: Fee: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Road $475 resident team $500 non-resident team ~"""'I:..IL...I '0' SOFTBALL lEAGUE TUESDAY OR THURSDAY NIGHT The Hercules Recreation & Community Services Department will be forming it's annual Summer Softball League. The COED 'D' Softball League is designed for men & women ages 18 and older. PartiCipants musuegister as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 14, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association a'nd USSSA rules regarding what constitutes a CO-ED 'D' level.team will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. League fees include staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1" and 20d place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum of four (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on Monday May 18, 1997, at 6:00 p.m. The m~eting will be held at the Community/Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information call the Sports League Manager at 799-8295. DEADLINE FOR FEE AND TEAM ROSTERS IS NO LATER • THAN MAY 4, 1998! Fee: $475 resident team $50() nonresident team There is an additional $5 fee per nonresident player on a resident team. To qualify for resident team status, at I.east seven (7) players oil a team's roster must reside 'in Hercules. Game Locations: There is an additional $5 fee per non-resident player on a resident team. To qualify for resident team status, at least seven (7) players on a team's roster must reside in Hercules. Game Times: 21708-A 21708-8 6:15, 6:30, & 7:20 p.m. Mon. · 6/1/-8/27 Wed. 6/3-8/27 40 Winter 1997 Herculean Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Rd. Game Times.: 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. & 7:20 p.,m. 21708-C 21708-D Tues Thur 6/2/-8/27 6/4/-8/27 �I , SPORTS & FITNESS ELEMENTARY BASKETBALL ~ The Elementary Basketball is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball with emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is designed to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing, and rebounding skills in addition to assisting in the development of hand-eye and running coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fee includes a team shirt, coaching staff,practice periods, league games and referees and awards at the conclusion of the season. The league is open to boys and girls ages 1.0-12 years old with beginner to advanced skill levels. Participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate, players must be at least 1 0 years old for the start of the league and no older than 12 at the conclusion of the league! -. Practice sessions will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays with times ranging from 4:.0.0 to 7:15 p.m. Practice sessions will also be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays ranging from 4:.0.0 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. League games will be played on Friday at 4:.0.0 p.m. and 5:.05 p.m. and also on Saturdays at 9:.0.0 a.m., 1.0:.0.0 a.m. and 11 :0.0 a.m. with each team normally playing once per week. Game days and times may change, , depending on how many~teams are created. For more information call our Sports Coordinator at ,799-8295. Location: Fees: Community/Swim Center Gymnasium $7.0 res/$8.o non-res 417.o6-A 417.o6-B 417.o6-C 417.06-0 417.o6-E Mon/Wed Mon/Wed Mon/Wed Tue/Thu Tue/Thu 1/12-3/26 1/12-3/26 1/12-3/26 1/13-3/27 1/13-3/27 4:.0.0-5:15 pm 5:.0.0-6:15 pm 6:.0.0-7:15 pm 4:.0.0-5:15 pm 5:.0.0-6:15 pm Registration is currently being accepted for both residents and non-residents. ADULT OPEN GYM BASKEIBALLIVOLLEYBALL Open Gym periods are ongoing. Players, beginner to advanced, are encouraged to drop in. Come on down for an energetic game of Basketball or Volleyball! Location: Fee: Gymnasium, 2.0.01 Refugio Valley Road $2.5.0 per adult $1.75 per youth Adult Open Gym Basketball Mon AdultB'ball 7:45-1.0:.0.0 pm Tue Adult B'ball 7:45-1.0:.0.0 pm Thu AdultB'ball 7:45'l.o:.o.opm 16 yrs & up 16 yrs & up 16yrs&up Adult Open Gym Volleyball Wed ;"-dult V'Ball 7:45-1.0:.0.0 pm 16 yrs & up Youth Open Gym Basketball Mon-Fri Youth B'ball 2:.0.0-4:.0.0 pm 9-16 yrs Note: Open gym programs are not available during league programs. OPEN GYM PASSES The City of Hercules Community/Swim Center complex has open gym passes available for residents and nonresidents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry, while the nonresistants passes are for convenience only and are set at the regular drop'in rate. Open Gym Passes are valid throughout the year. Dynamite Pass' 10 visits Adult $22.5.0 res/$25 ..o.o non-res· Youth $15 ..0.0 res/$17.5.o non-res Avid Athlete 25 visits Adult $5.0 ..0.0 res/$62.5.o non-res Youth $31.25 res/$43.75 non-res Winter 1997 Herculean 41 �SPORTS & FITNESS GYMNASIUM FOR RENT Rent the Community/Swim Center Gymnasium for Basketball or Volleyball practices, games and/or business recreational games! . The City of Hercules Recreation & Community Services Department operates the Community/Swim Center Gymnasium which is available for limited public use. Reservations will only be accepted with a completed . application and payment for the hours rented. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. All contact regarding the reservation, fees, rental time and on site coordination will be arranged with the original applicant only. Reservations will not be taken more than one (1) month in advance or less than two (2) weeks prior to the planned activity. An attendant will be present during the entire event. Adult supervision is required by applicant during the event. Applicants interested in renting the gym are encouraged to view the facility prior to renting. The gym has a maximum capacity of 100 persons for a sports event. 'Standard rental includes main room with two (2) portable basketball units or two (2) volleyball units, portable bleachers ·and indoor bathroom. Advanced Payment Required Fees: One day rental 3 or more days YOUTH & ADULT TABLE TENNIS This program is·designed to provide competitive table tennis action.for all youth who want to improve their knowledge and skill of the game. The table tennis tables used are approved by the U.S. Table Tennis Association and the International Table Tennis Federation. Join thEi crowd for this exciting program for an annual membership fee and drop-in pass. Location: Location: 51708-B Ohlone Community Center, 190 Turquoise 8:30-10:30 pm Wed Fri 7:00-10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am- 4:00 pm Play is supenlised by registered volunteers of the Hercules· Table Tennis Program. Fees: Annual Adult Membership: Drop-in 20 Pass Fee: Annual Youth Membership: Drop-in 20 Pass Fee: $50 res/$60 non-res per hou'r $30 resi$40 non-res per hour Attention local businesses!! The gymnasium is now available for public use for either Volleyball or Basketball, Monday through Friday from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Annual Family Membership: Adult: Youth: Ages 19 & up $20 res/$23 non-res $30 res/$32 non-res Ages 6 to 18 $10 res/$12 non-res $20 Jr. Pass Ages 6-12 $25 Teen Pass Ages 13-18 3rd member and up $10 res/12 non-res $5 res/$6 non-res Limited dates and times are available. Please contact the· Fees must be paid at the Community/Swim Center. Each Sports League Managerfor available times and dates at 799- participant must bring his/her receipt to Ohlone Community Center. 8295. cw.MSEROF COMMERCE 42 Winter 1997 Herculean �AQUATIC SEASON 1998! Public Swim The Hercules Swim Center is open to the public for playing, working out, diving, or lounging around the pool side in a beautiful outdoor setting. The Hercules Aquatic staff are certified by the American Red Cross and are fully trained in the supervision of aquatic activities, first aid, CPR , and rescue situations. Days, Dates, & Times for Public Swim: Fee: $2.75 Adults (18 & older) $1.75 Youths (1-17 years) $1.75 Non-Swimmers/Spectators Free for Children Under 1 year • All entries to the pool and deck areas must be paid admissions, including nonswimmers and chaperons. Spring schedule: Sat/Sun only 4118-6/14 Summer schedule: Sat/Sun 6/20-8/2 MoniFri 6/15-9/27 • Children, 9 years and under,must be accompanied by an adult at least sixteen years or older. Swim Passes • There is a fifteen (15) minute rest period on all weekend public swim sessions from 3:45 to 4:00 p:m. All participants under the age of eighteen are requi ted to exit the water area and remain on the lawn or deck area. Discount Swim Passes are available for re,sidents and nonresidents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry. Nonresident passes are available for convenience only, with rates set at the regular dropin rate. PartiCipants with swim passes w ill be allowed into the facility 15 minutes earlier than general public for public swim • Flotation devices such as inner tubes, water wings, air mattresses, etc. are not permitted in the pool areas. sessions. We ask .that all partidpants of the public swim sessions be fully knowledgeable about our pool rules as listed below: • Full face masks , snorkels, and diVing fins are not permitted in the pool areas. • Diving toys, coins, water guns, etc. are not permitted in the pool areas. • Picnicking is permitted around the deck/lawn areas, however, all items must be kept away from the pool side. No glass, ' breakable containers, alcoholic beverages. Barbecues may be permitted by special arrangement only. • Public swim sessions are sybject to early closure after the first hour of operation due to poor weather and/or if attendance drops below 25 p<!rticipants. There are no refunds for canceled swim sessions. • Proper swim attire is required. No cutoffs and/or leotards. • Pool rules are posted on the deck areas surrounding the pool areas and are necessary for the safety of all participants. Participants must obey posted rules and ora! instructions from Aquatic Staff at all times. • It is requested that patrons be sensitive to the needs of parents to change their young children of the opposite sex in the locker room areas. Dynamite Pass (10 visits) Frequent! Swimmer (25 visits) Adult Youth Adult Youth $25 res $15 res $56.25 res $31.25 res . 1:30 to 6:00 pm 1:30-6 pm 1:30-4:30 pm $27.50 $17.50 $68.75 $43.75 non-res non-res non-res non-res Lap Swimming Are you ready to begin a steady pool exercise program again? Why not come to the Hercules Swim Centerto strengthen, stretch, and tone all your muscles. You may wish to choose a vigorous training schedule, or just a leisurely swim. Lanes are divided for fast and slow swimmers. The pool will be open for lap swim during inclement weather un.less dangerous conditions exist. Fee: $2.75 Adults (18 years and up) $1.75 Youth (14-17 years) Spring Schedule MoniFri 4/13-6/12 11:30-1:30 pm 6:30-8:00 pm Sat 4/18-6/13 9:00-12:30 pm 6:30-8:00 pm Sun 4/19-6/14 10 am, 12 noon Summer Schedule MonIFri 6/15-10/2 11:30-1:30 pm 6:30-8:00 pm Sat 6/20-9/26 6:30-8:00 pm Sun 6/21-9/27 10 am-12 noon �Swim Instruction Levels for All Ages Are you or your family members fearful of the Water? Can't coordinate breathing with arm strokes? Or are you wanting to brush ~p on skills and team new techniques? The Hercules Aquatics Staff are caring and experienced water safety instructors who will teach 'basic to advanced level swimming skills for all members of your family. The Hercules Learn to Swim program is .based on the An;erican Red Cross certification standards for progressive sWim instructIOn. Each level of swim instruction builds on the skills learned in the previous level. Below are the various levels offered and the skills associated with each level. Levell Water Exploration No Prerequisite needed Level one is designed for those who have little to no experience in the water. The objective is to assist students in becoming comfortable and safer in the water. Students will learn to blow bubbles, submerge their face, float .on front and back with support, kick on front and back with support, learn basic water safety skills, and be introduced to alternating arm action. Levelll Primary Skills Pre-Requisite: Levell or Demonstrated Competency Students will learn to float unsupported , to kick and coordinate amn movements on front and back unsupported, to turn over from front to back and back to front, to retrieve underwater objects at shallow depths, rhythmic breathing, and water safety skills. ' Levellll Stroke Readiness Pre-Requisite: Level II or Demonstrated Competency Students will learn to coordinate the front and back crawl , be introduced to treading water and elementary backstroke, learn to dive from the side of the pool, learn safe diving rules, learn self-rescue skills, and be introduced to rescue breathing. LevellV Stroke Development Pre-Requisite: Level III or Demonstrated Competency Students will develop coordination and endurance in the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, and treading water, Students will also be introduced to the breaststroke sidestroke, and to turning at the wall. Students will learn t~ dive from standing and stride position on the side of the pool, in addition to more safety ski lls including expanded information on rescue breathing. Level V Stroke Refinement Pre-Requisite: Level IV or Demonstrated Competency Students will continue to develop endurance and refine the front crawl', back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke. Students will also be introduced to the butterfly, underwater swimming, and surface dives. Students will learri additional open swim turns, altemate kicks fortreading water, rules for safe diving from the springboard, and recognition for spinal injury care. Level VI Skill Proficiency Pre-Requitsite: Level Vor Demonstrated Competency Students will continue to increase endurance and refine the front crawl, back crawl , elementary backstroke, Sidestroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Students will learn approach strokes, the front flip turn, speed turns , the approach and hurdle on the springboard, surface dives in tuck and pike positions, and additional kicks for treading water. Additional water safety skills will also be inciuded. Level VII Advanced Skills Pre-Requisite: Level VI or Demonstrated Competency Students will perfect all strokes and skills p'reviously presented and learn to swim greater distances. Students will learn conditioning principles for lifetime fitness, the ba~kstroke flip turn, in-water rescue techniques, the springboard dives in pike and tuck positions, a'nd explore alternative aquatic activities. To pass this course, students must pass a Level VII Skills Test. L . AGES WELC ~ �AQUATIC SEASON 1998! Surprise! Water is different from land! Experience the benefits! Water pressure against the body decreases swelling and offsets the tendency of blood to pool in the arms and legs, as occurs on land. Water also helps to build muscles that control inhaling and exhaling. When you chest is immersed in water, cardiac volume increases 27%-30%, stretching the myocardium (hear muscle), which then contracts with greater strength. Group Lessons The group lesson program is designed for students ages four (4) years and up. The group sessions are composed of eight classes, and will be held over a two week period; Monday/Tuesday & Thursday/Friday (4 days/week). Classes for Levels I, II, III are 1/2 hour in duration and Levels IV to VII are 45 minutes in order to provide adequate instruction and practice for the advanced swim skills. Preregistration is mandatory for all group lessons and we encourage early registration due to the popularity of the group lesson program. The registration deadline for group lessons is the Friday preceding each session at 12 noon. Late registration will be accepted on a space available Circulation and blood supply to the · muscles significantly increases in water, improving oxygen delivery to the muscles. You will feel less muscle soreness after water exercise compared to land exercises. basis or by special. arrangment with the Aquatics Coordinator. Late sign-ups are subject to a late fee of $5. Water exercise constantly trains your stabilizers (abdominals, lower back an(J trunk muscles on your sides) by adding resistance against your postural muscle and providing a continuous abdominal workout. All Sessions meet: MlTlThiF for 2 weeks Spring Sessions Session 1 5/4-5/15 PM Lessons Only Session 2 5/18-5/29 PM Lessons Only PM Lessons Only SessiolJ 3 6/1-6/12 Summer Sessions AM & PM Classes Session 4 6/15-6/26 Session 5 6/29-7/10 Session 6 7/13-7/24 Session 7 7/27-8/7 Session 8 8/10-8/21 Water currents massage your muscles with every move. Tune in and feel the waves of energy or relaxation! Location: Fee: Main Pool & Play Pool $36 res/$42. 75 non-res Levels & Times: 1,2,3 4;5,6,7 1,2,3 1,2,3· 4,5,6,7 1,2,3 4,5,6,7 1,2,3 1,2,3 10:00-10:30 am 10:00-10:45 am 10:30-11 :00 am 11:00-11:30am 11:00-11:45am 5:00-5:30 pm 5:00-5:45 pm 5:30-6:00 pm 6:30-7:00 pm �AQUATIC SEASON 19981 Adult Lessons Individual Lessons The Adult Lesson program is designed for students ages thirteen (13) and up, who would like some additional swimming instruction without the hustle and bustle of small children. The Adult lessons are designed to have a . maximum enrollment of six (6) students per class in order to provide increased instruction time by each instructor. This lesson program is ideal for adults of all ages who never learned to swim or who may have a limited aquatic background. The Aquatic staff will help you develop confidence and assurance while swimming, and if necessary, decrease your fears of being in water. The Individual Lesson program is designed for students ages four (4) years and up. The Individual Lesson program should be utilized as a supplement to groupladult lessons when a student is experiencing difficulty with a particular skill, or if you are just looking for onecon-one instruction. The Individual sessions are composed of four, 1/2 hour classes, Mondayl Tuesday & Thu,rSday/Friday. The Adult sessions will be composed of eight, 1/2 hour classes, and will be held over a two week period; Mondayl Tuesday & ThursdaylFriday (4-days per week). Preregistration is mandatory for all adult classes and we encourage early registration due to the popularity of the adult lesson program. The registration deadline for adult lessons is the Friday preceding each session, at 12:00 noon. Late registration will be accepted on a space available basis or by special arrangement with the Aquatics Coordinator. Late sign-ups are subject to a late fee of $5. Location: Fee: Main Pool $50 res/$55 non-res Spring Session Session 1 5/4-5/15 (PM Lessons Only) Session 2 5/18-5/29 Session 3 6/1-6112 Summber Session Session 4 6/15-6/26 Session 5 6/29-7/10 Session 6 7/13-7/24 Session 7 7/27'817 Session 8 8/10-8/21 Levels & Times: All Levels All Levels 11:30-12:00 noon 6:00-6:30 pm It's So EASY to Register!! See Page 47 For Details Preregistration is mandatory for all individual" sessions. We strongly encourage early registration due to the limited number of available time offerings, and due to the extreme popularitY of this program option. The IndiviClual Lesson times do fill to capacity within the first few months of registration. Location: Fee: Main Pool & Play Pool $40 res/$45 non-res Spring Sessions Session 1 5/4-5/8 (PM Only) Session 2 5/11-5/15 (PM Only) Session 3 5/18-5/22 (PM Only) Session 4 5/25-5/29 (PM Only) Session 5 6/1-615 (PM Only) Session 6 6/8-6/12 ' (PM Only) Summer Sessions Session 7 6/15-6/19 Session 8 6/22-6/26 Session 9 6/29-7/3 Session 10 7/6-7110 Session 11 7/13-7/17 Session 12 7/20-7/24 Session 13 7/27-7/31 Session 14 8/3-817 Session 15 8/10-8/14 Session 16 8/17-8/21 Levels & Times: All All 11:30-12:00 noon 7:00-7:30 pm �AQU,ATIC SEASON 1998! ParentllnfanVToddler Fun Swim! Due to popular demand, we are expanding our special time period just for parents and toddlers to enjoy the play pool without the hustle and bustle of large groups, and/or older participants . Parents may practice swim instruction techniques learned in the ParenVlnfantfToddler Instructional Class or just enjoy a quiet swim time with their children. This swim session is restricted to children between the ages of six (6) months and three (3) years of age. All children mustbe accompanied by an adult at all times while in and out of the water. Parents are encouraged to bring their child's favorite water toy to these swim times in order.to make the child feel more comfortable. Flotation devices, such as water wings and air mattresses, are not permitted. No Diapers! Fee: MWF . Sun ParentllnfanVToddler Class The ParenVlnfantfToddler program is designed to assist parents in introducing their children, ages 6 months up to 3 years of age, to water play and pre-swimming skills. The course is designed to create an enjoyable, nonthreatening environmerit which allows parents to actively participate with their children in the learning of water skills. This course is an ideal entry level program which begins to prepare your child for swim instruction as he/she grows into more advanced level classes. The ParenVlnfantfToddler program is composed of eight 1/ 2 hour classes, and will be held over a two week period; Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, Friday. Children should wear tight fitting pants or a swim suit, no diapers are allowed in the pool. Parents are encouraged to bring your child's favorite water toy to add to the familiarity of the environment. Fee: Time: Days: $30 res/$35 non-res 11:451012:15 Mon-Tues- Thur-Fri (2-weeks) 20505-A 20505-8 20505-C 20505-0 6/15-6/20 6/29-7/10 7/14-7/24 7/27-817 Fee: TTh $3 per parent and child couple . 6/15-8/21 12:15-1:15pm 10-11 :30 am 6/21-8/23 $2 per parent and child couple 6/16-8/20 12:15-12:45 pm �AQUATIC SEASON 19981 Water Exercise Deep Water Exercise Are you looking for an alternative to high impact aerobics and stair stepping? Or just looking for a healthy form of exercise? Well, this is the class for you! This specialty course is ideal for therapy patients, elderly, and fitness buffs! The Water Exercise program follows sound exercise principles while using water resistance to improve your cardiovascular system, tone muscles, and burn fat. The course is designed for different fitness levels and movement abilities, using a wide range of musical tempos. Males and females are encouraged to participate, and no swimming skills are necessary. The Deep Water Exercise program is designed forthe more energetic water exerciser. No advanced swimming skills are required, however, students must feel comfortable in deep water. This course is designed to provide students with a more strenuous cardiovascular w.orkout than the beginner water exercise class. Instructor: Anita Roger Fields & Staci Dawson Location: Main Pool Fee: $30 res/$35 non-res per session or $7.00 drop in rate Mon/Wed/Frl: 12 noon-1 pm . Session 1 S/ll-S/22 20904-a 20904-b Session 2 S/27-6/S"Prorated Memorial Day 20904-c Session 3 6/86/19 20904-d Session 4 6/22-7/3 20904-e Session 5 7/6-7/17 20904-1 Session 6 7/20-7/31 Session 7 8/3-8/14 20904-9 20904-h Session 8 8/17-8/28 20904-i Session 9 8/31-9/11 "Prorated Labor Day 20904-j Session 10 9/14-9/2S 20904-k ' Session 11 9/28-10/9 Tues/Thur: . 20904-1 20904-m 20904n 7:30-8:30 pm Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 6/16-7/2 7/7-7123 7/28-8/13 All students are required to bring to class an Aqua Jogger, which can be purchased at most local sporting good retailers . or they are available for rent at the pool on a first come, first served basis. Instructor: Location: Fee: Anita Roger Fields Main Pool $30 res/$35 non-res per session or . $7.00 drop in rate $3.00 perc;lass equip. rental (optional) Mon/Wed/Fri: 11 am-12 noon 2090Sa 2090S-b 2090S-c 2090S-d 2090S-e 2090S-1 2090S-9 2090S-h 2090S-i 20905-j 2090S-k Session Session Session Session Session Session Session Session Session Session Session 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 S/ll-S/22 S/27-6/S" 6/86/19 6/22-7/3 7/6-7/17 7/20-7/31 8/3-8/14 8/17-8/28 8/31-9/11" 9/ 14-9125 9/28-10/9 �A'QUATtiCSEASON 1998! Hercules Piranhas Swim Team! The City of Hercules will be offering a recreational swim team during the 1998 season. This program is designed for participants ages 5 to 18 who will be eligible to participate in all sanctioned practices, clinics, inv~ational meets, and monthly socials. A parents informational meeting will be held April 2nd at 7:0'0' p.m. at the Swim Center. Informational brochures and registration materials will be available February 1, 1998. Location: Main and Play Pool Swim Coach: ' To be announced Fees: See chart below DateslTimes: Mon-Fri, 4113-8123 Swim Meets will be on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. Spring Season Practice Times 13and older t1-12years & 7-8 years 9-10' years & 5-6 years 7:00-8:0'0' pm 7:00-8:0'0' pm 6:00-7:0'0 pm Summer Season Practice Times 13and older 11-12 years & 7-8 years 9-10' years & 5-6 years 7:0'0'-8:0'0' am 8:0'0'-9:0'0' am 9:0'0'-10':0'0' am • A free 3-day trial for participants new to the Hercules Swim Team is available so that the participant can see if he/she are enjoying the team participation, as well as providing the opportunity for the coaching staff to evaluate the swimmers ability. This 3-day trial begins with the first attendance. Summer evening schedule 6 to 8 p.m. will be attended by 'special arrangement only (thrOl.\gh Head Swim Coach). 1 Child 2 Children Family $125 $175 $225 Advanced Pre-Reg for new members Registration between 311 to 3115 $135 $185 $235 Regular Membership Registration between 3115 to 5129 $150 ~200 $250 "Mid-5eason Membership (611 to 6130) No team registrations will be accepted after June 30th $100 $125 .. $175 Advanced Pre-Reg for returning 1997 Members Registration between 211 to 2128 �AQUATIC SEASON 1998! Water Safety Aide for Aquatic Volunteers Hercules Master Swim Club (HMSC) Pacific Masters Swimming (PMS) is an organized swimming program for adults ages 19 and over. Individual members may participate in a variety of ways ranging from recreational lap swim~ing to international competition, however participants are not required to compete as a member of the club. Some members join for health, fitness, camaraderie, or just plain fun! When you become a member of the United States Master Swimming (USMS), you are automatically covered for additional accident and liability insurance during all sanctioned events and workouts. In addition, you will receive a subscription to SWIM magazine, a national swimming and fitness publication, and a PMS Newsletter in every issue. Membership also includes borrowing privileges from the PMS library, and the privilege of participating in any PMS water event, clinic, and training groups. For further information, please contact our Aquatics Coordmator at 799-8291 or 799-8296. Informational brochures and registration materials will be available beginning March 13. Location: Swim Coach: , Fees: Mon-Fri Main Pool To be announced ' $25 Annual USMS Membership Fee $25 Monthly Dues ' 4/13-10/2 11 :30 am-I :30 pm Master Club members may also swim during regular lap sWim hours. This course is designed for those who wish to become a volunteer or instructor aide at the Hercules Swim Center. The training is designed for youth (ages 14-17), adults, and semor citizens who desire further involvement in aquatic activities. The training consists of five days, with 3 to 5 hours per session. An additional five hours of training will be offered to those volunteers who wish to assist in Level VI or VII swim classes. Pre-Requisite: Instructor: Fee: Code: Mon-Fri Weeki Week II Must be proficient in Level VI or equivalent Anita Roger Fields $30 res/$35 non-res 20903-a 6/15-6/25 M-F M-Th 9-11 am 9-11 am First Aid for Public Safety Personnel Title 22 The purpose of this course is to meet the specialized First Aid and CPR Training requirements of the California Administrative Code - Title 22 required for Lifeguards, . Police Officers, and Fire Fighters. This course will provide these First Responders with the knowledge and skills they need to help sustain life until more advanced help arrives. The course contains five (5) units. Students must successfully complete every unit to become certified. Prerequisites: Session 1 Session 2 Instructor: Fee: TBA Current Certification in CPR for the Professional Rescuer Lifeguard Training r94 which includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer taken concurrently or completed within 30 days of the start of this session. Anita Roger-Fields Session 1 MW 3/11-3/25 Session 2 Thur Mon Tues Tues 6/30 7:00-10:00 pm 7:00-10:00 pm 7:00-10:00 pm 7:00-10:00 pm 7/2 7/6 717 6:30-9:30 pm �AQUKTIC SEASON 1998! Lifeguard Training This comprehensive course provides American Red Cross certification in Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid. Students will learn how to handle special rescue equipment and emergency situations. Prerequisites: 15 years of age by last class session and pass a swim skills test which includes: 1) Treading water for two (2) minutes, with arms across chest (legs only). 2) Swimming 500 yards continuously using crawl, side stroke, and breast stroke. 3) A surface dive and retrieving a 10 lb. object from a depth of 7 feet. Instructor: Fee: Anita Roger-Fields $115 res/$125 non-res (including materials) Code: MfUrh Sat 20901-a 6:30-10:00 pm 9:00-3:00 pm Code: Session I Session II 20901-b 5/18-6/11 7/27-8/17 Water Safety Instructor Course This course will train you to teach the American Red Cross Swimming Courses. Fulure instructors will learn how to use course malerials, develop lesson plans, conduct classes, evaluate students, and complete course records. Prerequisites: 17 years of age by the end of the course, demonstrate level VI swimming skills (see page 4 for swim levels), pass a pre-course written and water safety skills test. Instructor: Fee: Code: Anita Roger-Fields $120 res/$130 non-res (including materials) 20907-a MNI Sat 6to 10 pm 9amt03pm Session 1 4/1-5/13 Lifeguard Training Challenge Course This course precedes testing for American Red Cross ReCertrrication in Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid. Prerequisites: 15 years of age by last class session, pass a swim skills test, certification in Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguarding. Swim skills test includes: 1) Treading water for two (2) minutes, with arms across chest (legs only). 2) Swimming 500 yards continuously using crawl, side stroke, and breast stroke. 3) A surface dive and retrieving a 10 lb. object from a depth of 7 feet. Instructor: Fee: Code: Anita Roger-Fields $80 res/$90 non-res (including books) $50 res/$60 non-res (without books) 20902-a CPR Challenge (BRING YOUR OWN MASK) Sun 10 am-3 pm Session 1 Session 2 5/31 8/9 �HOW TO REGISTER WALK-IN REGISTRATION GENERAL REGISTRATION POLICIES I. All registration is on a fIrst come, fIrst serve basis unless specifIed in the course description. 2. Pre-registration for all programs is recommended. We encourage participants to register at least one week in advance of the course starting date. 3. Please make checks and/or money orders payable to the CITY OF HERCULES. 4. All registration fees must be accompanied by a completed and signed registration form. A waiver of liability is also required for certain activities as specifIed in the course description. 5. A $5.00 late registration fee will be added to all registration received one hour prior to a course starting time and/or after a course has begun. The late registration fee will not be added to some extended course sessions until after the second class meeting as specified in the course description. 6. Some courses may be canceled or combined due to lack of registration. 7. Proof of residency will be asked upon registration. Driver's license, utility bill, or other form of identifIcation is acceptable. RESIDENTS ARE THOSE WHO RESIDE WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF HERCULES. 8. Registration and payment for one session does not guarantee enrollment in- subsequent sessions, unless payment is received in full for all applicable sessions. 9. Parents/Guardians must register their children if under the age of 18. 10. If there are changes in the course schedule or if the course is full, you will be notified by our staff prior to the class starting date. II. A mail drop is provided near the main entrance to the office if registration is received after regular business hours. Please do not drop off cash payments. REFUND POLICY I. 2. 3. Refunds and/or transfers will be granted on or before the fIrst class meeting. No refunds or transfers will be granted after the first class meeting. There is a $10.00 service charge on all refunds initiated by the participant. If the course is canceled by the Hercules Parks and Recreation Department, the participant will have the option of transferring to a similar program, or will be granted a full refund. Refunds may be given after a course has begun due to a particular medical condition if a doctor's note is provided. These refunds are at the discretion of the Recreation Supervisor. I. 2. All walk in registrations are accepted at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:30a-7:00p and Fridays, 8:30a-5:00p. Saturday office hours are only in effect during the months of April through September from 8:30a-12:00 noon. Pre-registration is recommended for all programs at least one week prior to the starting date of the course. MAIL -IN REGISTRATION I. 2. 3. 4. 5. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure. Copies of the registration form may be made if more forms are necessary. Please enclose your payment information. Payments may be made with VISA, MasterCard, Check, or Money Order. Please do not mail or drop off cash payments. You may mail 'your registration form and payment to the Hercules Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, Ca. 94547. A course receipt will be mailed to you confIrming your registration into the class. If you have not received verification of your registration by the fIrst class meeting, please call the Hercules Parks and Recreation Department at (510) 799-8291. If your registration check is returned to you, the class is full and you will automatically be placed on a waiting list. PHONE-IN REGIS'IH.A nON I. 2. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure for each participant and program you are interested in. Make sure you have your VISA or MasterCard information available when you call. This information will include the name of the card holder, the account number, and the expiration date. Phone in registration will · be accepted during regular business hours and/or by leaving a voicemail message on our registration line (799-8291). If you are registering by phone after hours, please include all the necessary information on the registration form and payment form, including a contact number so our staff may contact you for further information in order to process your registration. FAX-IN REGISTRATION I. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure and fax to (510) 799-8288. VISA and MasterCard payments will only be accepted for fax registration. �City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form Parent/Guardian Name (if participant is under 18 yrs of age): Daytime Phone: _ _ _ _ _ __ Address: _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ City: _ _ _ _ _ _ Zip Code: _ _ _ _Evening Phone: _ _ _ _ __ _ Participant's Name Birthdate Course Number and Title Dates Times (if under ISyr) I. 2. 3. 4. \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ Credit Card Type: _ _ _ MasterCard _ __ VISA Card No. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Exp. Date: _ ,_ _,_ _ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Date: _ _ _ _ _ __ I understand that the Oty of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to co'tler partieipanJs or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my injuries. or that of said minor, thaI may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities. and forever discharge the City 0/ Hercules, ilS officers, agents. and employus from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgements that may result from any property damage or personal injuries thaI (or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession o/the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored acJivities. I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any and aLI loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City or its officers. agents. or employees. Participant Signature: _ _ _ _----,-,------,-,_ _----,-,---_,-,-_---,--_--:----:-:-_ _::----:- Date: (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form Parent/Guardian Name (if participant is under IS yrs of age): _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _-=:-_,.----=-,.-_ _ _ __ __ __ Daytime Phone: _ _ _ __ _ _ Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ City: _ _ _ _ _ _ Zip Code: _ _ _~Evening Phone: _ __ _ _ _ _ Participant's Name Birthdate Course Number and Title Dates Times (if under ISyr) I. 2. 3. 4. \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ Credit Card Type: _ _ _ MasterCard _ _ _ VISA Card No. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Exp. Date: _ , __, __ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ Date: _ _ _ _ _ __ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of"9' injuries, or that of said minor, that. may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgements that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify. defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents. and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out ofany acts or omissions of the City or its officers. agents, or employees. 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CA City of Hercules 111 Civic Drive Hercules, California 94547 • • •• •••••• ••• ••••• •••• ••••• ••••• ••• •••••• Postal Patron THE HERCULEAN FALL 1997' INFORMA TlON & ACTIVITY BROCHURE � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/8306b3a0e74f681e3fc4982581787b21.pdf 79bee62ecf98b793344916424795a3a7 PDF Text Text THE HERCULEAN WINTER 1997· CITY OF HERCULES INFORMA TlON & ACTIVITY BROCHURE �THE HERCULEAN WINTER 1997 - INFORMATION & ACTIVITY BROCHURE City Directory City Manager City Hall - General Information City Hall Fax Community/Swim Center Parks & Recreation Department Hercules Senior Center Finance Dept/Business License Business/Community Development Engineering Public Works Building Inspections City Clerk Personnel - Job Hotline Police Department Rodeo-Hercules Fire District EMERGENCY ONLY 799-8206 799-8200 799-2521 799-8291 799-8291 799-8219 799-8222 799-8246 799-8242 799-8241 799-8244 799-8215 799-8204 799-8260 799-4561 911 City Council Mayor Terry Segerberg Vice Mayor Lloyd Wagstaff Council member Herman Blackmon Councilmernber Andy Paras Councilmember D. T. Watson 799-8206 Planning Commission Barbara Horton Bill Leong Kris Valstad Trevor Evans-Young, Sr. Ramon Taraya Community Services Commission Michelle Itagaki Lawrence Ross Edwin Lucas Janet Taraya Bill Prather Joanne Ward Gloria Perez Cover Design: Nathan N. O. Villacrusis Aja D. O. Villacrusis Jason R. O. Villacrusis Chief Editor: Kay Woodson Parks & Recreation Editor: Chris Helweg Layout & Design: Andrew Wong Parks & Recreation Design: Yolanda Rico-Chinn • CITY HALL HOURS: MONDA Y THROUGH FRIDA Y 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM The City of Hercules will be closed from December 22, 1997 through January 2, 1998. We will also be closed on January 19, 1998 in observance of Martin Luther King Day. Table of Contents City Message City Scene Public Works Public Safety LibaryNews Fire District Recreation & Community Rental Facilities Classes Adult Activities Youth Activities Martial Arts Senior Services Children Services Day Camps Teen Activities & Services Sports & Fitness Aquatics Mail-In Registration 1 3 5 7 10 11 17 20 23 27 29 31 33 34 35 38 43 52 �City Message Celebrating diversity in our community Hercules Middle/High School Update! The City of Hercules has recently undergone many changes to provide you with our ongoing services more efficiently. One of the City's much anticipated projects includes the Hercules MiddlelHigh School on Refugio Valley Road. Here's a brief update about what's going on: Site service work at the new Hercules MiddlelHigh School complex is now complete. The project is funded 100 percent by the State of California. The West Contra Costa Unified School District anticipates receiving the already-approved state funding to begin bidding the construction of buildings in early 1998. After state approval of bid awards, completion of school construction is expected to take 15 to 24 months. ... and you ~t not have to mak.eanyll For a limited time only, we'll come pickup your outgoing packages at no extra charge<. But we would rather you come and visit us in person because we don't only offer superb shipping service! We offer: • mailbox service • copies • office supplies • notary • fax sending • UPS pack & and receiving shipping • business printing • resumes • etc., etc., etc. Also, introdu~ Color Copies for 99",11 All this month, color copies are just 99¢. (8hx II copies only) *local service only - regular pack and shipping charges apply Creekside Shopping Center- Next to Lucky's 1511-M Sycamore Avenue Hercules, California 94547 Tel 510.245.7060 Fax 510.245.7061 Winter 1997 Herculean �City Message Celebrating diversity in our community Commission and Board Vacancies Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Hercules will make appointments to the following boards, committees and commissions in 1998 . Most terms are for two years. BOARDS, Co:\nlITI"EF.s, COi\L\IISSIONS & NUMBER OF VACANCIES COMMISSIONER DATE APPOINfED TERM EXPIRES Bill Leong February, 1996 March,1998 Barbara Horton March, I996 March, 1998 COMMUNITY SERVICES Bill Prather April, 1996 March, 1998 COMMISSION (3) Edwin Lucas March, I997 March, 1998 Joanne Ward April , 1996 March, I998 Richard Mitchell April, 1997 March,1 998 Donald Taylor April, I997 March, 1998 PLANNING COMMISSION (2) WESTCAT BOARD ALTERNATES (2) "One year term (under 18 years old when appointed) Applicants must meet the following criteria: I. Must be a resident of Hercules. 2. Should have employment experience, education andlor community activities relevant to the work of the commission, board or committee. 3. Should have decision making experience and ability. 4. Should have knowledge of development or community services needs in Hercules. 5. Should be able to serve a two year term. Youth members of the Community Services Commission, under the .age of 18, serve a one year term. Residents may pick up applications for commissions beginning Monday, February 9, 1998 at City Hall, III Civic Drive and must return them by 5:00 pm on Friday, February 27, 1998. Applicants will be notified when interviews are scheduled. For more information call the City Clerk at 799-8215 . Happy Holidays from all of us at the City of Hercules! 2 Winter 1997 Herculean �City Scene You can save your time, money, sanity, and the earth Could you use an extra 10 days a year? The average solo driver in the BayArea loses 10 days a year from gridlock! • Bay Area commuters spend 90,000 hours a day sitting in traffic . • A solo driver with a 50-mile round-trip commute will spend an average of nearly $400 a month. • Commuters who use a commute alternative experience lower blood pressure than those who drive. alone to work. • Motor vehicles produce 50% of the ozone in the Bay Area . . How about a commute alternative? Common transportation alternatives including bicycles, carpools, vanpools, BART and Ferry can save your time, money, sanity, and the earth. Originally established in 1997, today RIDES is the San Francisco Bay Area's recognized resource for c'ommute information and iransportation alternatives.· . Materials available from RIDES: GO Commute Alternative Guides - A series of bifochures with specific information on commute alternatives. The Bay Area Commuter's Survival . Guide- A fold-out 'guide that provides county-by-county lists of park-and-ride lots, maps of carpool lanes, commuter services and a complete list of Bay Area .transit operators and their phone numbers. BAY AR EA COMMUTERS, ING. 1-800-755-POOL WWW.RIDES.ORG E-MAIL: COMMUTE@ RIDES.ORG •• ;1 (continued on the next page) Winter 1997 Herculean 3 �City Scene Brought to you by the CCTA and the BAAQMD Other Ridesharing Resources Guaranteed Ride Home Program Phone: (510) 215-3035 Provides free taxi vouchers for registered car/vanpoolers, bicyclists and public transit riders who travel to jobs in Contra Costa County and who miss their regular rides home because of an emergency or unscheduled overtime . . Vanpool Incentive Program Phone: (510) 275-2230 Reimburses half of commuter's costs for the first three months when they join v"anpoo!s (available to anyone joining vanpo ols with Contra Costa destinations, and to county residents traveling to jobs outside the county). Also awards $ 1,000 in cash to drivers who start vanpools and continue them fOf ai least a year. Transit and Carpool Incentive Program Phone: (510) 671-5250 Provides gas scrip worth $20 per month to each new rider or dri ver in a carpool with a Contra Costa County destination for the first two months. Also provides complimentary transit tickets to new riders. . School Pool Phone: (510) 671-5250 Provides ride matching servic.es to help Contra Costa students form carpools for travel to school. (All information referenced from Transactions, September 1997) Brought to you by the Contra Costa Transportation Authority and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District 4 Winter 1997 Herculean �Public Works You can prevent EI Nino from destroying your yard An Ounce of Prevention Too much rain can wreak havoc in your yard. If predictions of El Nino's stormy weather come true, there's not a whole lot you can do to prevent it. But if you already have a beautifully landscaped yard, you can take a few preventative steps: • Get an idea of how water drains from your yard. You never want to have water sitting around your foundation. . • You can build some simple trenches yourself, lining them with concrete or gravel and making sure to slope them towards the street. • Examine trees on your property to see if they'll make it through the winter without uprooting or dropping large branches on your house. • Then study the tree's canopy to get a feel for the general health of the tree. If you see any dead branches, remove them. "Dieback," in which the ends of a tree have literally died, could signal a problem with root loss, as could cracks and cavities in the All trees are vulnerable to up-rooting once the ground gets saturated, but those more likely to uproot include pines, and eucalyptus, especially those in landscaped areas. • Turn off the irrigation system. The last thing is extra ground saturation. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Have you wondered what it would be like to stand behind a camera and televise meeting,s or events? Well, here is a golden opportunity for residents of Hercules Volunteers are needed to do just that. on a regular basis for Monday and Tuesday evenings and on some other occasions to assist the Hercules cable staff. Previous experience would be great, but not required. Training will be provided by the cable staff. v 0 I u n tee r applications are available at Hercules City Hall, III Civic Drive. For more information, call (510) 799-82 15. Winter 1997 Herculean 5 �Public Works Don't forget to maintain and clean your stormwater drain systems Sands Bags are available for Hercules residents / Sand Bags Are Available for Hercules Residents Now is the right time to be taking extra preeautions, "As the winter progresses, we'll have a pattern of one storm after another, and they 'll gradually get closer together. Problems will arise when the ground gets saturated and doesn' t dry out between storms." ( from Jan Null, National Weather Service lead forecaster.) Sand bags are available for Hercules residents at the following two locations: I. Adjacent to the Hercules Chamber of Commerce. parking lot at 108 Civic Drive (next to City Hall). 2. The south end of the parking lot at the Hercules Community Swim Center at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. You will find a supply of burlap bags, shovels aild filling funnels. Simply insert the filling funnel (a black plastic ,bucket with no bottom) into a bag and put 4 to 5 shovels full of sand in, slip the "bucket" out of the bag and . close the flap. We do have a limited amount of sand and b ags, so PLEASE take only what you need to protect your property in the event of possible flooding. Typically it requires 10 to 12 bags for the average patio door and 5 to 6 bags for a regular entry door. Some preventative steps can be taken before the rainy season is upon us ... Check and clean any and all yard drainage systems that may be on your property. If you have a c.oncrete "V" ditch drain or a field drain inlet located adjacent to your fences , or else where on your property, ensure they are free of . vegetation and debris . This will assure water flows run freely to the collection system and .away from your .property. Remember, it is the owners responsibility to maintain and keep clean, stormwater drain systems co~structed on their property. . 6 Winter 1997 Herculean ~ �Public Safety Please drive safely Safety Tips for Winter Driving The rain, fog, and increased hours of darkness reduces visibility and makes driving in the winter more hazardous. It is recommended that you take the following steps in order to reduce the hazards associated witb. winter driving: • • • • • • Increase your following distance Decrease your speed Use turn signals to signal your intention early Check your tires for sufficient tread Use your headlights in weather conditions that reduce visibility And fasten your seatbelt! The_lclereJles Police Department is up and running on the Inle';net and we would like to invite everyone to surf on over and take a look. WWW.QHF:RC:t We are trying to make our siteinterestirig and a place that you can come back to over and over again so be sure to bookmark this site. While you are there, check out the Crime Statistics in your ar,ea or obtain information on Domestic Violence, Community Outreach Programs, Unsolved Crimes, Hercules Most Wanted, and Hot Topics. We have only just begun and will continue to update and strive to make this site even better! Any comments/suggestions can be e-mailedtoChiefTyeatMTYE@MSN.COM. or contact Sergeant Mark Stevenson at 799-8271. Winter 1997 -Herculean 7 �Public Safety Don't get stuck with a false alarm bill! Don't get stuck with a false alarm bill! , False alanns from burglar androbbery a1ann systems represent a substantial cost to the City of Hercules in terms of lost and wasted man-hours for your Police Department. Through September of 1997, police have responded to 641 false alarms in the City. This number is up from 593 at the same time last year. Ordinance Number 322, Section 4-12.02, for the City of Hercules states in summary that if the Hercules Police Department responds to more than one false alarm at the same vehicle or real property within any thirty-day period, a fee will be assessed. The fee amount is based on the City's Master Fee Resolution. There will be a charge of $50.00 per call after the first false alarm. Jut Aug False Alarms Suspicious Circumstances Juvenile Complaints Miscellaneous Disturbances Other Calls: Assaults Burglary Residential Automobile Auto Theft Vandalism Sep 80 73 76 50 43 50 39 44 17 34 37 32 The prevention of false alarms is an important issue and your cooperation is needed to prevent needless responses by police. The following are suggestions for reducing false alarms: • Make sure everyone who has access (this also means keys) to the premises knows how to operate (turn the alarm on and off) the alann system and knows how to clear a false alarm with the monitoring company. This includes baby-sitters, maids, realtors, relatives, teachers, I janitors, etc. • Keep your responsible party list that you provide to your monitoring 8 18 11 4 9 4 6 14 11 4 4 14 13 10 24 service up to date. • Be sure that telephone repairmen, electricians, carpenters, and other repairmen or servicemen are aware and careful of the alarm system. • If you change anything at the premises, please call your alann company. • Make sure everyone is out of the building or residence before anning the system. • Make sure a responsible party is available to meet police officers when the alann has been activated. .. Every person who uses the system should know their password or identification code for verification with the central alarm station. If everybody does their part, false alarms will be reduced. Be responsible for your alann system and eliminate false alarms. 8 Winter 1997 Herculean �Public Safety Often the vehicles that get stolen have been left unlocked... Auto theft has dramatically increased... From June through October, 1997, the number of reported automobile thefts in Hercules has increased dramatically. Forty-four cars have been reported stolen in these four months alone! Surprising as it may seem, often the vehicles that get stolen have been left unlocked. Many have the keys left in them. Take the following precautions to protect your vehicle: . . • Always lock your car, even if you will only be away from it for a few minutes and even in your own driveway. • Consider purchasing an anti-theft device. There are devices on the market that lock your ' steering wheel. Special equfpment is also available that make hot wiring almost impossible or allow fuel lines to be rigged to cause the vehicle to stop providing gas if the car is hot wired. • If purchasing an auto alarm be sure it has an automatic reset and is kept in good operating condition. Multiple false alarms can result in your being fined. Remember that alarms are only good as long as someone reports them. Do not be lulled into a false sense of security. • While collector models and sports cars like Mustangs, Camaros, and Datsun 280Zs are attractive to car' thieves, Toyotas, Nissans, and Satums are also high on the list. • When parking your car in a lot, always select well lit and, if possible, attended lots. Carry an extraignition key for the attendant and do not give out your home keys. Q~ening $oon. H&R is pleased to announce the grand opening of our new office in your community. Look for us at our new location: 15e1 Sycamore Avenue Suite 5 Hercules, California 94547 (510) 799-9756 We're the new kids on the Block. Which is good, because tax time is right around the corner. H&R BLOeM Winter 1997 Herculean 9 �Library News Check out the City of Hercules from the library! The Library now offers the info superhighway The Library offers Internet access to all users at three "FULL SERVICE" computer terminals in the public area. Also, on the full service tenninals, the library catalog and extensive health, business, and general reference databases may be found. When all the terminals are busy, users are asked to limit their searches to 15 minutes. Three "EXPRESS" terminals in the public area provides quick access to the library's catalog in order to locate materials in the library, place reserves, and check your private borrowing record. As an alternative, when users need longer than 15 minutes for an Internet search, the Library offers one tenninal in the computer room which is reserved for one hour time periods. To sign up for a one hour use, phone or ,!sk at the Information Desk to make a reservation. For those needing instruction in the use of the Internet, the Library has trained volunteers who are available at various times during the week to have either a one-on-one sessiori for an hour, or a small group introduction. City of Hercules announcements now available at the Library . Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 10 1 pm to 10 am to 1 pm to Closed 1 pm to 10 am to Closed Winter 1997'Herculean 9pm 6pm 9pm 5pm 5pm A new kiosk now resides just past the circulation counter at the Library where government postings may be viewed. Of the four panels, one panel is devoted to City of Hercules announcements, such as city council and commission agendas. The other three panels feature Contra Costa County agendas, City of Pinole postings, and Library News. "Self Check"Jour own books When lines are long, you might consider checking out your own books! The Library now has a "self check" station located next to the copy machine. If your record is up to date, with no fines or overdue books, and if you . have books only to check out, you may ask for help learning to use the self service station and avoid the lines. However, the self check equipment damages audio·cassettes and videos and therefore must be used for books only. �Fire District s Here some FAQs about your fire district Fr~quently asked questions In an ongoing effort to maintain continued communication with the public, the Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District has provided some answers to commonly asked questions about the present state of the Disttict andits future. How is the Districtfunded and governed? The Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District is an autonomous Fire District governed by its own locally elected five member Board. The Fire District operates on revenues generated through regular taxes and a benefit assessment, with the majority of revenue coming from regular taxes . The Fire District has very limited means by which to generate new revenue. The District has been able to sustain operations over the last several years by relying on its ending balance (reserve fund) at the end of each fiscal year, by carrying over the needed amount into the next fiscal year. (continued on next page) Hercules. .. be surethatvouradVerlisementWill single househOld and business in Four times a year, the Herculean is sent to all addresses li s te~ in the 94547 zip code. Over 6;400 households including . , businesses will recejve one or more copies of your advei1.i s.~ment. Your ad will also be listed . .in the City's internet website. It's that simple. Hey, we'll ev e n" design the ad for you!! Adve~ se for a year and save 10% off the regular 518-199-8215 Cover: Do you recognize the rooftops in this aerial photo? That half circle is Cardinal Way. Winter 1997 Herculean II �Fire District Don '( forg et (0 read our important Holiday Safety Tips Frequently asked questions (continued) Is the District meeting its funding need for the 1997/98 fIScal year? Due to major capital projects within the last few years, the District's reserve fund has been depleted. Tills, coupled with the lowering of assessed property values by the County Assessor, has made it difficult for the District to meet its funding needs for the current 1997/98 fiscal year. However, through a series of line item budget reductions andlor eliminations, District staff and personnel have been able to reduce the deficit to the point that anticipated firefighter layoffs were rescinded at the September 10th Board of Directors meeting. Have the current budget reduction eliminated the funding problem? To reduce the current year 's budget deficit, the Board of Directors reduced the administrative staff of the District to one fire chief/administrator, one .administrative captain and one administrative secretary. The Fire District's revenue problems are not solved - projections for the next several years ' indicate slow, minimal growth and even the possibility of continued lowered assessed values on certain properties within the District. The optimum staffing for a Fire District our size with two fire stations is eighteen (18) suppression personnel. Currently, the District is staffing two stations with fifteen (15) paid suppression personnel. What direction is the District taking? The Board has a strong desire to work with the community in the solving of the current and future funding issues confronting the District. Regular workshop 'budget orientation sessions will be conducted throughout the ye\U' and the public will be invited and encouraged to attend. Should you have any questions about the Fire District, please feel free to call Fire Chief Dennis Salmi at 799-4561. Thank you. J2 Winter 1997 Herculean �Fire District Christmas tree fires have accounted for numerous deaths ... Holiday Safety Tips The winter holidays are a time for celebration, and that means more cooking, lots of parties, and a risk of fire. In recent years, Christmas tree fires have accounted for numerous deaths,' injuries and high dollar loss. Follow these fire safety tips to help keep your family safe during the holidays: Holiday Lighting • Take care when burning candles. Be sure they are kept well away from decorations or other combustible materials. Don't leave children unattended in a room with lit candles, and keep candles, matches, and lighters up high out of reach of children. • Never use candles to decorate Christmas trees!!! • Never place electric lights on a metal Christmas tree!!! • When decorating with Iights, use only those labeled by a testing laboratory. Check for and· replace frayed or damaged cards. • Don't overload electrical outlets and unplug all lights before leaving home or going to sleep. Holiday Parties • Decorate with only flame-retardant or noncombustible materials. • Provide guests ' with large, deep ashtrays . and check them frequently. • After the party, check inside and under upholstery and trash cans for smoldering cigarette butts. (more holiday safety tips on next page) Winter 1997 Herculean 13 �LETETOOTH • iography- x-ray radiation up to 90% day-Friday 7 am-8 pm • ay 8 am-5 pm arantee for most dental care • • e-art antiseptic procedures • Intravenous sedation for your comfort . , HERCULES DENTAL CARE' QUALITY DENTAL CARE SINCE 1984 CALL TODAY! 799-3100 14 Winter 1997 Herculean �WHITENING· *Examand x-ray required ($120 or your insurance may caver) Winter 1997 Herculean 15 �Fire District There s an opening on the Fire District Board! More Holiday Safety Tips Christmas Tree Safety • Choose a fresh Christmas tree and put it in a stand designed not to tip over. • Keep tree well away from heat sources and exits and water it constantly. If you purchase an artificial tree, be sure it is labeled fire retardant. • If you hang stockings overthe fireplace, don't burn in the fireplace. • Do not burn Christmas trees in your fireplace. The local garbage service .will take your Christmas tree at no charge to you. Kitchen Fire Safety • Wear tight-fitting clothes when cooking -loose clothes can be ignited by hot burners. • Don't leave the kitchen with something cooking on the stove top and always turn pot handles inward. • Don't store items on the stove top - they could catch fire . • : Don't overload electrical outlets. • 16 Winter 1997 Herculean Don't use electrical appliances in or near water. �RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES HONOR We will honor our commitment to deliver quality services by seeking continuous improvements within U Mcipation. ; E °NTH USciA We will provide services to the community with d positive, enthusiastic attitude that encourages RfrEdSPECT City of Hercules Recreation & Community Services Mission Statement The Recreation & Community Services Department's programs and services are designed to promote and positively impact the health and wellness, crime prevention, the quality of life, and the ethnic and cultural harmony within the community of Hercules. The Recreation & Community Services Department prides itself on delivering quality programs and services which promote community and social interaction; quality recreational and leisure time activities for all ages; and to assist and support families in providing a positive environment for the development of youth in Hercules. The Recreation & Community Services Department serves over 4,060 households annually for a total of 5,000 active partiCipants. Our goal is to antiCipate the changing needs and interests of our community in order to improve upon our service delivery, and to maintain recreation services as an economicai investment within our community. We need your continued support and participation to build a strong and healthy community! Monday- Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday We will resfect the residents 'within the community and we wil value our rich ethnic diversity. COURTESY . , We will provide services to the community in a polite, courteous manner. U .L NDERSTANPING We will strive to understand and meet the needs/ priorities of each individual. EADERSHfP We will strive to lead by 'sharing our vision and promoting community teamwork by way of example. EXCELLENCE W~ will promote excellence and mai1:ztain the highest . prrnclples of professwnal servIce. SERVICE We will make the fjuality of our services our number one priority by initiating innovative problem solving and ensuring participant safety. 9:00 am to 6:00 pm 9:00 am tp 5:QO pm Closed Closed Weekend Hours will resume in April 1998. -Winter 1997 Herculean 17 r I �RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES :1 C~airperson ••••••••••••••.••••••• Joanne Ward Vice Chair...................... Mi'c helle Itagaki Commissioners ................. Edwin Lucas Gloria Perez The Community Services Commission meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 111 Civic Drive. The first meeting of the month is dedicated to regular Commission business, and the second meeting is dedicated to the planning and coordination of City wide special events, such as the Cultural Festivaland FOL(Tth. of July Celebration. All individuals or organizations are encouraged to attend the meetings and provide suggestions .a nd feedback to the Commission members. 6i11 Prather Lawrence Ross Janet Taraya Community Services Commission (from left to right) Front Row· Gloria rerez, Janet Taraya, Joanne. Ward, MicheUe ltagaki. Back RowLawrenc~ Ross, Edwin Lucas, Bill Prather. -_.__...._ - - - - - '--'----'--- Senior Services, Spt;Jrts Programs & Aquatic,. Recreat;.fon Supervisor.................... ~edro Jimenez Administration Rec r eation & Community Services Manager••.. •...... .....•.•..... Christine Helweg Recreation Aq,uatics Coordinator.............. ........... . Mike ArwJne Senior Center Coordinator.......... ... Kat.hy Gagnon . Sp",rt9 Coordinator.............................. Greg Dwyer Child Care/Day CamplTiny ,ot,. Services Supervisor........................ A l exander Hall Admin. Secretary.................... Yolanc::la Rico .. Chinn Facility R.entals, Recreation Classes,' Community Event,9 Recreation Program Supervi~or............................. ......•.. Mareha ~ynold6 18 Winter 1997 Herculean ' Teen Services Recreation Program Supervieor.......................................... Ambra 60nham Child Care Coordinator .............................. Diana Fall Child Care Coordinator ........................... Pat Hewitt �RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES ,, •• Check Us Out! , " 1IIIIIIII Annual Spring , Flea Market! Clean out those closets and clear out those garages! The spring flea market is back - bigger and better than ever! This event is a great opportunity for you to get together with neighbors, fund raise for community organizations, or just "snoop" through hidden treasures galore. Spaces are limited, so register early! Hercules in Cyberspace?! Yes , the City of Hercules programs and services can now be explored over the Interne\. The City's web site can be reached at http:// www.ci.hercules.ca.us or via the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) at http://www.abag.ca.gov. The site Location: contains information on community events. city facts , staff ' Fee: e-mail, city department services, community development, and much more! Creekside Shopping Center (Near Thriftys) $20 res/$25 non-res $5 late registration fee after April 11 th Sat As part of the City's web site, the Recreation & Community Services Department has been busy constructing its online source to the community as well. The department's information ' includes a staff directory, employment opportunities , school and library information. community calendar, and a brief history of the City. In addition, our web pages also include information about the various ' programs and services including child care, sports, special interest classes, facility rentals, teen and senior services, park amenities and Community Services Commission projects. Watch for future updates to includ.e on-line ' registration forms, facility rental applications, the , latest-breaking news, and much more! 4/18* 8 am to 4 pm *Altemate rain date is set for Saturday, April 25. RCU Fee'l free to send us your questions, comments, and suggestions on-line by completing the form found under the Questions & Comments section of our web site, or you may also send information directly to the Recreation and Community Services Management staff by addressing: chelweg@msn.com or a_hall@msn.com . So surf on in for a visit, and let us know what you think! Winter 1997 Herculean 19 �RENTAL FACILITIES Introducing... . the EVENT RESOURCE LISTING!! . guide to local merchaI)ts who specialize in prQviding services for your special social occasions. This listing was uniquely designed to.aid potential Hercules Your one-stop resource facility rental applicants with the following categories of services.,. • Catering • Florists • Balloonists • Entertainers • Event Planning and Coordination • Formal Wear Rentals • Invitations and Printing • Photographers ·Janitorial Supplies • Decorators • Transportation • Rental Companies • Party Supplies • Bridal Supplies 20 Winter 1997 Herculean For pricing and additional. information, . please call the Recreation Program Assistant at (510) 799-8291. �RENTAL FACILITIES fietlier you are fiosting a wei!l£ing reception, 6irtfufay party, or any otlier special occasion, tlie '}{ercufes Par/(j ana ~creation invites you to sfiare your precious moments in any ofour avaua6[e facifities. 'Wefcome!! ' The Foxboro Community Center is located at 1025 Canterbury Avenue , situated in the Foxboro Neighborhood Park. This facility is best suited for small parties and meetings not to exceed 48 people. The facility has one small assembly room, restrooms, street parking, and a large outdoor park area including tennis and basketball courts. This facility does not have kitchen facilities. The Hercules Senior CenteJ is located at 111 Civic Drive, adjacent to the City Center Plaza. This facility is best suited for parties and meetings not to exceed 100 people. It has one large assembly room, with a wooden floor suitable for dancing. Additional areas include a kitchen, outdoor patio area with barbecue, restrooms, and large parking lot. The Ohlone Community Center is located at 190 Turquoise Drive, adjacent to the Ohlone Neighborhood Park. This facility is best suited for small parties and meetings not to exceEld 75 people. The Ohlone Center has one medium sized assembly room, a residential kitchen; outdoor patio, testrooms, and a small parking lot. The Historic Clubhouse is located at 535 Railroad Avenue overlooking the beautiful San Pablo Bay. This facility is in the City's Historic District and is registered as a National Historic Building . It is best suited for parties, fund raisers, and wedding receptions not to exceed 160 people. It has one large assembly room, a kitchen, serving room, bar room, bay window alcove, restrooms, and a parking lot. Winter 1997 Herculean 21 �RENTAL FACILITIES entolProwfuns: :For aetaifea information on rentalfees, aate avaifa6ility, ana app{ication procetfures, you may picf(up a :Facility Jilpp{ication pacf(st at tfie Community/Swim Center auring norma{6usiness fwurs. 'lfr.e pacf(st contains step-6y-step instructions for 600King !!=!,!!!!!!!'> ale of tlie City sfacilities. '1(eservations wif{ 6e receivea on a first come, first serve 6asis. '1(eservations wif{ also 6e ta/(sn no more tlian one year in ativance, ana no Cess tlian one montli prior to tfie event aate. The Community/Swim Center is located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. This facility is situated within a beautiful valley surrounded by eucalyptus groves and open space. This facility is best suited for parties, fund raisers, and other social events not to exceed 300 people. The Community Center includes one large assembly room with a portable ·stage, three multipurpose rooms, outdoor patio area, restrooms, and a parking lot. The Community Center Gymnasium is available for rental for volleyball and basketball games for private individuals or company events!" Rental includes sports equipment, portable bleacher units, restrooms, outdoor patio area, and . parking lot. Refugio Valley Park Gazebo is very popular for outdoor weddings because of its unique design and proximity to the lake. The scenic view and easy access provide a unique location for any outdoor celebration! Electricity is available, however, rental does not include tables or chairs. Woodfield, Ohlone, and Hanna Ball fields are available for private or company rentals. There is a two hour minimum on all field rentals. Rental of these facilities does not indude sports equipment or field preparations. 22 Winter 1997 Herculean �·CLASSES OIL PAINTING DOG OBEDIENCE Have fun while learning to draw,paint; design, mix colors, and combine colors. Students will also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. This course allows students to learn on an individual basis at their own pace, while developing talents tliat they have been wishing to accomplish for years. There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply information will be provided when registering. Basic dog obedience helps to develop it confident relationship between dog and handler. This class is designed for both pet and owner and will teach you to train your dog with kindness, not abuse. The beginning class is designed for dogs over 4 months of age and will teach the handle(how to train his/her dog to heel,sit, stay, stand and come on . command . Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Maria· S.C. Davi $27 res/$30 non-res .Location: Instructor: 41516-A 11516-A Tues Tues 1/13-313 3/17-515 1 :00-3:00 pm 1 :00-3:00 pm A $5 late registration fee will be charged for any registration received after the first class meeting. Ohlone Elementary School Yard Eileen Hanson · Beginner Cla&s Fee(both): $35 res/$38 non-res 41509-A 41509-B 11509-A Sat Sat Sat 1/10-2114 2128-4/4 4/25-5/30 10-11am 10-11 am 10-11 am Intermediate Class HERCUlES PUBLIC STARGAZING Looking for something different for an evening out? Want something fun, educational, and free to do in the evening with the children? Under clear night skies' right here in Hercules, see exciting, brilliant views of the moon, planets: beautiful star clusters, galaxies, the Milky Way, and other wonders through telescopes andbinocula(s( and leam about what you see. 41510-A 41510-B 11510-A 1/10-2114 2/28-4/4 4/25-5/30 9-10am 9-10am 9-10 am JAZZERCISE The art of jazz dance combined With the sci.ence of exercise physiology. Each 60 to 65 minute class inclucles both easy-tofollow, fun aerobic-dance routines and muscle toning and stretching exercise; a warm-up precedes the aerobics, and ¢ool down and stretch follows the exercise. All to the beat of great music, from oldies to jazz to the newest popular tunes! New . students may register at class and join anytime. We suggest you bring a mat and water. Come to our p~blic stargazing program conducted by ·experienced amateur astronomers for the benefit and enjoyment of sky watchers of all ages. If you are a teacher, bring your class; if a parimt, bring your children. If you are an amateur astronomer, novice or expert, bring your own binoculars and telescopes and share your knowledge and Location: enthusiasm. Please, no smoking or alcohol, and no flashlights ·· without a red filter. Dress warm. For more information, call (510) 526-5974. On scheduled evenings, call (510) 799-8237 Instructors: after 7:30 p.m. Mon-Thur Foxboro Neighborhood Park Location: Instructor: David Harris, Lance Shaw, & Walt Meadows Fee: No Charge Dates: 12127, 1/31,2121,3/21,4118 Time: Sat At dusk 'Weather permitting! Partly cloudy OK! Sat Sat $at SatlSun Historic Clubhouse, 535 Railroad Avenue Mon, Wed, Sat, & Sun Community/Swim Center, Tue & Thu linda Young & Kim Moffatt 6:30-7:30 pm' 9-10 am . Drop-In: $ 6 4 Classes: $20 8 Classes: $28 12 Classes: $36 . 'Baby-sitting available these classes only. Fee: $1.00 per family. Fees: Winter 1997 Herculean 23 �CLASSES 1 ii.'! BEGINNING BAU.ROOM DANCING INTERMEDIATE BALLROOM DANCING Prepare for those Holiday parties by leaming basic steps and variations in Beginning Fox Trot, Lindy Swing, and Tango! You'll also leam a popular line dance. Adu~s of all ages are invited to experience the joy of partner dancing! This is an outstanding opportunity for newcomers to leam the basics of "lead and follow" dancing, and for seasor1ed dancers to sharpen their skills and leam new steps. Dazzle the folks at those Holiday parties by learning steps a'nd variations in Waltz, Rhumba, and West Coast Swing! You'll also learn a popular line dance. Adults of all ages are invited to enhance their joy of partner danCing! This is an outstanding opportunity for seasoned dancers to review some basics, and learn new steps, styles, and combinations. Location: Instructors: Assisted by: Fee/person: Senior Center Mr. & Mrs. Jerry August Mr. & Mrs. Gani Tolentino $60res/$65 non-res 41504-A Thur 1/8-3126 Location: Instructors: Assisted by: Fee/person: Senior Center Mr. & Mrs. Jerry August Mr. & Mrs. Gani Tolentino $60 res/$65 non-res 41505-A InterlThur 1/8-3126 8:30-10 pm 7:30-9 pm 'Save over 17% by signing up for both the Beginning and Intermediate classes! $100 per person (resident) and $105 For a better darice experience, wear leather-soled shoes and clothing suitable for a pleasant dance event. per person (nonresident). Individuals: Register 112 hour early at the first class on a first come basis. Couples: Register 1/4 hour early althe first class, or preregister at the Community/Swim Center. • Individuals: Register 1/2 hour early at the first class on a first come basis. Couples: Register 1/4 hour early at the first class, or preregister at the Community/Swim Center. TRADITIONAL FOLK TAP DANCING FOR ADULTS DANCING BY KARlLAGAN, (BEGINNER CLASS)! INCORPORATED , If you always wanted to tap dance, this is your opportunity to start from the very beginning with basic steps and routines. A great class for exercise and creativity. Fun at any age! All you need are tap shoes and the willingness to try. You'll love it! More information? Call Rosalyn: 525-4619. Please enroll at the Community/Swim Center at least five days prior to beginning of class. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community Center, Village Room Rosalyn Jordan 1st Session/$56 res/$60 non-res 7 -classes 2nd Session/$64 res/$70 non-res 8 classes 41534-A 11534-A Thur Thur 24 Winter 1997 Herculean 1/22-3/5 3/12-4/30 6:00-7:00 pm 6:00-7:00 pm This class is a unique opportunity for those interested in the Philippine culture to pass on Traditional Folk Dances such as the Tinikiing, Banga, Maria Clara, and Sultana to future generations within our community. Karilagan, Incorporated was formed in September 1995 to provide youths with a positive alternative to negative pressure, and has now joined forces with the City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department. These classes are ongoing and students may enroll at any time. Performances are held throughout the Bay Area, and all levels of experience are welcome! Active parent participation is required. Location: Times: Instructors: Fee: Senior Center Friday, 6:30 pm-l 0:30 pm Lilli Abrantes and Adele Laput $25 per family plus costumes �CLASSES INVESTMENT BASICS This course will introduce you to basic information about stocks, mutual bonds, mutual funds, and other common securities. The course will include such topics as tax-free investing, ,alternatives to low~yield CDs, mutual funds, retirement planning, and how to read the financial pages. No previous experience necessary. ' Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Press Room Dr. Richard Speed, Ph.D, $15 res/$18 non-res (single rate) $20 res/$23 non-res (couple rate) 41511-B 41511-C 11511-A 11511-B Tues Tues ' Tues Tues 1/6-1/20 213-2117 3/3-3/17 4/7-4/21 7:00-8:30 pm 7:00-8:30 pm 7:00-8:30 pm 7:00-8:30 pm MODEL AIRPLANE BUILDING AND FLYING Youths, ages 9-17 will enjoy learning how to build and fly their own model airplanes. Students will learn the basic science of. power flight while having a lot of fun. Every new student will receive a control-line gas-powered model ''The Plater". Continuing students will build a balsa wood model. The real reward comes .when they are able to fly their gas-powered model. Class fee includes a one year membership to the Academy of Model Aeronautics which will allow the studenttofly his or her model under liability and accident/medical insurance. The class is ongoing and students may enroll at anYtime. Parents are welcome to attend. For more information, call (510) 245-9310 after 6:00 pm or (415) 899-9111 during the day, DEBT FREE AND PROSPEROUS LMNGTM I~ Come to our workshop to find out how to ' \ payoff aI/your consumer debt in 1 to 3 years, how to payoff your 30 year mortgage in another 3 to 4 years, how to operate on 100% cash and never use credit again, how to become invulnerable to economic ups and downs, how to save more than $1,000,000 of retirement wealth in the same amount of time it would take you to payoff your mortgage, how all of this can be done with your current income, ilfld much, much, more! This class is not taught by financial planners or,insurance agents, and no investments,or insurance will be advocated or sold. This workshop uses a linear math debt-elimination and weatth building strategy and is strictly educational. Please bring a calculator and ' a list of all your debts, showing balances, interest rates, and monthly payments (principle and interest only). Location: Instructors: Phone No. Fee: Community ,Swim Center, Village Room AI Bedford and Jennifer Le Pore (707) 447-7263 $30 res/$35 non-res (single rate) $50 res/$55 non-res (couples rate)' mandatory $5 workbook fee, $39 optional textbbok 41502-B 41502-C 11502-A 11502-B IThu Thu Thu Thu Thesewriting courses are designed for adutts orleans who are intermediate/advanced writers. Participants will explore all forms of writing depending on the interests of class members. Various forms will include biographies, autobiographies, joumals, essays, ' short stories, novels, and poetry. Information on how to market one's writing will also be provided throughout the course. Foxboro Cornmunity Center Heman Lee $25 res/$30 non-res for one year membership plus $1 for AMA insurance due to instructor. Location: Instructor. Fee: 51533-A Sat ' Intermediate/Advanced 41501-A Wed 11501-A Wed 9 am-Noon 6:00-9:00 pm , 6:00-9:00 pm 6:00-9:00 pm 6:00-9:00 pm ASPIRING WRfTERS Location: Instructor: Fee: 1/17-12119/98 1/15 2112 3112 4/9 Community/Swim Center, Village Room Sue Clark $50 res/$55 non-res 1/7-3111 3118-4122 7:30-9 pm 7:30-9 pm Winter 1997 Herculean 25 �CLASSES WRITE YOUR MEMOIRS OR FAMILY HISTORY You will receive guidance and inspiration on how to plan, research; write, and publish your memoirs or family history, plus tips on the basics of good writing . .This class will include "memory sparkers", how to organize your ideas, ways to achieve variety in )tour life story, how to use photos and documents, an A to Z checklist and excerpts to read from other writer's histories and memoirs. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Sue Clark $35 resl$40 non-res . 41506-A 11506-A Tues Tues 1/13-2117 3/3-417 7:30-9:00 pm 7:30-9:00 pm BASIC FIRST AID TRAINING Medic First Aid is a basic eight hour training course in emergency care. CPR and other important emergency ,care skills are combined in the course, which allows the student to function with one consistent set of priorities in a medical emergency. The training is accomplished in seven modules of instruction, and students will receive a wailet card & certificate of completion. Please bring a bag lunch. Location: Instructor. Fee: 41517-A 11517-A 11517-8 Commun~/Swim Center, Press Room Delucchi's First Aid Training Certified Instructors $45 resi$50 non-res, plus a $5 materials fee for certification packet and handbook Sat Sat Sat 1/17 3/21 5116 8am-4:30pm 8 am-4:30 pm 8 am-4:30 pm QUICK HEALlHY MEALS'FROM CARDlo-PULMONARY COS I CO AND TRADER JOE'S RESUSCITATION (CPR) Are you looking for some new, quick ideas for great low fat meals? Help is as near as your local Costco or Trader Joe's. Discover which low fat meals you can 'heat and eat' and get recipes for delicious meals you can make in minutes. Low fat, low sodium product guide to each store and tasty recipes using each store's products included. Whether you are preparing meals for one, two or more, "Quick Healthy Meals" will truly enable you to eat heaijhier plus save you time. and money. This is a good class for those who are "culinary challenged." Lots of sampling included. This course will teach one-rescuer CPR and foreign body airway obstruction for adutts, children, and infants. The class will consist of lecture and practice on mannequins. The teachings follow those approved by the Journal of .the American Medical Association (JAMA). A certificate of completion will be issued through Delucchi's First Aid Training and Supply. Location: Instructor. Fee: Jamie Davidson, M.S. is a personal weight management 41508-A consultant, coach and seminar leader with 20 years of 11508-A experience in the fields of weight management, cardiac rehab, adult fitness and health promotion. She has helped hundreds become healthier and lighter with her "make ~ convenient to. be successful" approach. Commun~/Swim Center, Press Room Delucchi's FilSt Aid Certified InstructolS $35 resl$4O non-res Sat Sat 217 4118 8-11 am 8-11 am Read the preceding page and Location: Instructor: Fee: Ohlone Community Center Jamie DaVidson, M.S. $27 + $5 Lab fee payable to the City at registration time 41512-A 11512-A Thur Thur 26 Winter 1997 Herculean 1/8 3/5 7:30-9:30 pm 7:30-9:30 pm find out how you can get a FREE model airplane with a Cox .049 engine! �I ,CLASSES ROMPER GYM PRE-GYMNASTICS Come explore with your child as they leam and grow. Romper Gym is designed especially forthe two to four year old who wants to explore but requires parental assistance andencouragement Matthew Silveria brings over 12 years of motivating and training experience to assist the parent in instructing their children to balance, control movement and grow in this upbeat experience. This fun-filled class is designed for children 7 and older, and for advanced tumbling students, who are preparing for a more advanced gymnastics experience. Emphasis will be on balance, coordination, flexibility and strength. I Location: Instn.lctor. Fee: 41526-A 41526-6 '11526-cA Community/Swim Center, Village Room Matthew Silveria $35 res!$38 non-res Sat Sat Sat 1(10-217 2128-3128 4118-5116 9:00-9:45 am 9:00-9:45 am 9:00-9:45 am Location: Instructor. Fee: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Matthew Siweria $35 res1$38 non-res 41523-A 41523-6 11523-A Sat Sat Sat 1110-217 2128-3128 4118-5/16 11 :00-11:45 am 11 :00-11:45 am 11 :00-,11 :45 am TINY TUMBLERS Enjoy the fun while developing body awareness. This class is designed for children ages 4 through 6 and leads students to leam stretches, rolls, balance and cartwheels in a playful and safe environment. Location: Insiructor: Fee: 41522-A 41522-6 11522-A , Community/Swim Center, Village Room Matthew Silveria $35 res!$3a non-res Sat Sat Sat 1/10-217 2128-3128 4118-5116 10:00-10:45 am 10:00-10:45 am 10:00-10:45 am YOUTH OIL PAINTING BALLET FOR THE YOUNG DANCER This class is an introduction to the fundamental ballet movements which stimulate grace and muscular development. Your child wilileam fun dances to classical music and songs children love. Students will also be inVITed to participate in a dance show. If you require more information, you can call the instructor at 525-4619. Clothing: Leotards, tights, and.ballet slippers Location: Instructor: Ages: 3 112 to 5 years 41530-A , Thu 11530-A Thu Youth, ages 7-17 years, will have fun while leaming to draw, paint, design, mix c%rs, and combine colors. Your child will also leam about lights, shadows, and compoSITion perspective. This course ' Fee: allows students to leam on an individual basis at their own pace, while making new friends and developing new talents. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Maria S.C. Davi $27 res!$30 non-res 41521-A 11521-A 41521-6 11521-6 Tue Tue Fri Fri 1/13-313 3117-5/5 1/16-316 3120-518 3:30-5 pm 3:30-5 pm 3:30-5 pm 3:30-5pm . Community/Swim Center, Village Room Rosalyn Jordan 1122-315 3112-4130 4:00-4:30 pm 4:00-4:30 pm $42res1$48 non-res $38 non-resl$41 non-res for additional family members or if you enroll in two classes taught by R. Jordan within the saine session period. Ages: 5 years old and up 41531-A Thu 1122-315 11531-A Thu 3112-4130 5:00-5:45 pm 5:00-5:45 pm $49 re.8/$56 non res $44 res!$51 non-res for additional family members or if you enroll in two classes taught by R. Jordan within the same session period. There is an addITional fee for supplies. Supply information will be provided at time of registration. Winter 1997 Herculean 27 �CLASSES POM AN.D CHEER TAP FOR BOYS AND GIRLS In this course, students leam arm mcticns, hand, leg, and feet pcsiticns and vcice projecticn. Cheers, chants, and dance movements are taught with fiairand enthusiasm frcm experienced instructcrs. This is an cngcing program and retuming students will learn advanced techniques. Students will be prepared fcr school team trycuts Iccking sharp and jazzy! Students willalsc gain se~ confidence, se~ esteem, fleXibility, strength and.stamina. High energy and Icts 'Of fun! · and great rhythmic patterns fcr dancing feet will be taught. Besides develcping cccrdinaticn and grace, this class stimulates ccncentraticn which can be impcrtant in learning academic subjects. Clcthing: Tap shces and ccmfcrtable clcthing Classes are 'Ongcing and ycu may enrcll at any time. Class is taught by the Ycung Olympians crganizaticn which is dedicated tc prcviding ccmmunity programming tc boys and girls ages 515 years. Locaticn: Instructors: Fees: Sessicn 1 Sessicn2 Senicr Center Yc ung Olympians Staff Varied $2-$4/Iesscri Tuesday Tuesday 1/2CJ-3124 3131'6/9 5-5:40 pm 5:45-6:25pm 6:30-7:10 pm New students ages 5-7 New students ages 8-13 Retuming students Registraticn is accepted 'On the day 'Of class. Nc advanced registraticn is needed. Fcr mcre infcrmaticn, ycu may ·call Charlctte atthe Ycung Olympians 'Organization, (510) 461-2800. MARlLYN!S KlNDERMUSIK This ccurse.is an introducticn tc music fcr kids acccmpanied by a parent 'Or care giver, and includes age-apprcpriate activities in singing, mcving tc music, ana develcping rhythmic skills. Children will learn tc listen, cccrdinate mcvement, and gain ccnfidence in group activities. This ccurse is designed tc allcw a child's natural energy and exuberance tc igntte their lifelcng Icve and appreciaticn 'Of music. Locaticn: tnstructcr: Fee: Ccmmunity/Swim Center, Press Rccm Marilyn Sherwin $84 res/$87 ncn-res (12 week sessicn) For Ages: 18 months- 3112 yearS 41507-A Mcn 1/5-4/6 10:00-10:30 am For Ages: 3 112 - 5 years 41507' B Mcn 28 Winter 1997 Herculean 1/5-4/6 4:00-4:30 pm Rcutin~ Lccaticn: Instructcr: Fee: Ccmmunity/Swim Center, Village Rccm Rcsalyn Jcrdan $36 res/$40 ncn-res $31 res/$35 ncn-res fcr additicnal family members 'Or if ycu enrcll in twc classes taught by R. Jcrdan within the same sessicn pericd Ages: 3 1/2 - 7 41531 -A Thu 11531-A Thu 1 /~2-315 3/12-4/30 4:30-5:00 pm 4:30-5:00 pm YOUNG DARWINS. . . . . "Ycung Darwins" will stimulate the inquisttive mind 'Of the preschccl age child. In this class they will explore the diversity 'Of nature with real animals and plants and fun art prcjects. Lesscns include:. Birds and eggs; plants and seeds; bugs and wcrms; fcssils and dincsaurs. Parent participaticn is required. This class is for children 3 112 to 5 years old. Locaticn: Instructcr: Fee: Ccmmunity/Swim Genter, Village Rccm Dr. Susan Pcrter $40 res/$45 ncn-res Mcn 1/26-319 6:30-7:30 pm �CLASSES JUDO KUBUDO WEAPONS Judo is a martial art that concentrates primarily on throwing and grappling techniques. The striking and self-defense techniques are practiced only in Kata form. Judo has been an Olympic event since 1964, and is the only martial art to become an official Olympic sport. The instructor will take registration for all classes at any time during the sessions. If you wish to speak to the instructor prjor to enrollment, you may c,,11 799-9906, or you may visit the class. .It is not Karate, Akido, or Judo. It is Kendo, the art of knowing all Japanese weapons, the weapons that placed the Japanese samurai among the most feared warriors in the world. It has been said·thatthe samurai code of honor was something no .other knight or warrior in history could equal. No other man had as much prestige or harder code of honor to live by than these men-at-arms of Japan. Classes start with the long bo, then the kama sai, and finish with the sword. Location: Instructor: Fees: Ohlone Community Center Wayne Cunningham $35 res/$38 non-res Monthly Fee $17 res/$19 non-res additional family members Location: Instructor: Fees: 51519-F 51519-G 51519-H 51519-1 51519-J December January February March April Ages: Junior Class - Ages 7 to 11 MOnlWed Continuing 6:30-7:30 pm Senior Class - Ages 12 and up . MonlWed Continuing 6:30'8:30 pm Community/Swim Center, Village Room Joe Garcia $50 res/$60 non-res (monthly fee) $35 res/$45 non-res for additional family members 10 years and up 'There will be a $1 0 late payment fee if the monthly fee is not paid by the 10 of each month. 51531-F 51531 -G 51531-H 51531-1 51531-J Fri Fri Fri Fri Fri December January .February March April 7:30-8:30 pm 7:30-8:30 pm 7:30-8:30 pm 7:30-8:30 pm 7:30-8:30 pm 'There is an additional fee for complete uniform. All orders and payments for uniform are taken by the instructor. YOUNG OLYMPIANS SELFDEFENSE Be SAFETY AWARENESS FOR YOUTH This program is designed for self-defense purposes only! Our program enhances self-esteem, confidence and selfdiscipline. Students (ages 5-15) are placed according to age and ability. Emphasis is on learningphysipal and verbal skills for self -defense against bullies and adults . Course content includes: Break-aways, and techniques for close contact (being grabbed, etc.) communication skills and confident posture. Weekly safety awareness information addresses the lures strangers use on children and teens. Each successive 10- 12 week session provides reinforcement of previously learned techniques in addition to new and more advanced instruction. For information call (510) 461-2800.No class on 12122 or 12129. Location: Senior Cehter Instructors: Young Olympians Staff Fees: varied $2-$4/lesson Session 1 1/26-3/23 Monday Session 2 3/30.6/8 Monday New Students age 5-7 New Students age 8-11 & Yellow Belts 1st degree Yellow Belts 2nd & 3rd degree Orange Belts & above 5:15-5:55 pm . 6:00-6:40 pm 6:45-7:25 pm 7:30-8: 10 pm Winter 1997 Herculean 29 �CLASSES ' ~ KARATE ! ADULT KARATE CLASSES In today's world, families are concerned about issues of This class is designed for adults 18 years and up to provide violence, gangs, weapons, and child molestation/abduction. participants with proven methods of increasing one's alertness This class is designed to provide participants with proven and awareness as well as, providing a solid philosophy in methods of increasing one's alertness and awareness, as self defense and self discipline, and self confidence. The well as, providing a solid philosophy in self defense, self classes will be ongoing. For more information on specific discipline, and self confidence. The class is on-going and . styles or levels, call the instructor at (707) 425-1847. Classes students may enroll at any time. For more information on begin June 2, 1997. specific styles or levels; call the instructor at (707) 425-1847. Location: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Joe Garcia Instructor: Locations: Wed Classes at Community/Swim Center $45 res/$4B non-res (monthly fee) Fees: Thur Classes at Historic Clubhouse $25 res/$28 non-res ior additional family Fri Classes at Community/Swim Center members Instructor: Joe Garcia Fees: $45 res/$48 non-res Monthly fee 'There will be a $1 0 late payment fee if the monthly fee is not paid by the 10th of each month. $25 res/$28 non-res - additional farnily members 51530-F 7:30-8:30 pm Wed December 7:30-8:30 pm 'There will be a $10 late payment fee if the monthly fee is not 51530-G Wed January paid by the 10th of each month. 51530-H 7:30-8:30 pm Wed February 7:30-8:30 pm March 51530-1 Wed April 51529-F 51530-J 7:30-8:30 pm December ' Wed 51529-G January 51529-H 'There is an additional fee forthe complete unifonn. All orders February . March and for uniform are taken the instructor. 51529-1 April 51529:J All White Belts - Beginners & children under 10 Wed 4:30-5:30 pm All Yellow Belts - Children under 10 yrs, 9 KY Wed 5:30-6:30 pm All Green Belts - Children under 10 yrs Wed 6:30-7:30 pm All Yellow Belts-Adults Thur 5-6 pm All Green Belts and Beginner White Belts - Adults Thur 6'7 pm All Purple Belts and Brown Belts - Children & Adults Thur 7-8 pm All Bells - students must have fighting gear to attend this class. No exceptions. Fri 6:30-7:30 pm 'There is an additional fee forthe complete unifonn. All orders and payments for the uniform are taken by the instructor. 30 Winter 1997 Herculean �SENIOR SERVICES HERCULES SENIOR CENTER 111 CMC DRIVE 799-8219 Friends, Food, Fun and Companionship is what the Hercules Senior Program is all about. Join us for a day of activities or just come and relax for awhile, Our program provides a variety of social and recreational activities in a friendly atmosphere where the emphasis is on hospitality. You will be warmly welcomed by our volunteer staff when you stop in to visit our center. Here. you will find a variety of social and recreational services for all seniors. The Hercules Senior program qnd support services are available to adults 60 and over. Our activities and programs welcome participation by adults of all ages on a space available basis. These services include classes, day trips, nutrition services, health screening services, multicultural enrichment, and much, much more! We strive to ensure a physically and emotionally comfortable environment for all, as well as encouraging socialization with peers. Please 'drop in and say hello to our staff and volunteers Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Our center will provide you with updated information on current and upcoming activities and events. WRITE YOUR MEMOIRS OR FAMILY HISTORY You will receive guidance and inspiration on how to plan, research, write, and publish your memoirs or family history, plus tips on the basics of good writing. This class will include "memory sparkers", how to organize your ideas, ways to achieve variety in your life story, how to use photos and documents, an A to Z checklist and excerpts to read from other writer's histories and memoirs. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES Join us Monday, Wednesday and Friday for a great hotlunch. The CoCoCafe lunches provide a full meal for Seniors at a very reasonable cost. Donation is suggested at $1.50 to $1.75. You must reserve at least one day in advance no later than 12 noon. Call for a monthly menu. Participants must be age 60 or older. Man-Wed-Fri 11:30 a.m. Pol Luck Lunch 2nd Thur of month 12 Noon Bingo Mon-Wed-Thur-Fri 12:30-2:00 pm CLASSES Miscellaneous Crafts Wed 10:00 a.m.-l :00 pm Tai Chi Instructor Bryan Umeki 9:30-11:00 a.m. Tues Free Free Ceramics Instructor: Gina Robinson SEASONAL CRAFTS Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Sue Clark $35 res/$40 non-res 31502-A 11502-B Tues Tues 1/13-2117 3/3-417 7:30-9:00 pm 7:30-9:00 pm Join us 'on Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. for a few gettogethers and share your talents with us ... or find out what hidden talents you haye! Our projects change with the seasons and holidays, so we may be creating greeting cards one week and spring flowers the next. Th.ere is no fee, but we ask that you share your ideas and maybe surplus materials. Winter 1997 Herculean 31 �r SENIOR ' SERVICES DRIVER IMPROVEMENT FOR DRIVERS 55+ This cours!;) is. designed for mature drivers to help increase awareneS$ of driving precautions that can and should be used to compensate for diminished physical and visual skills. You will improveyourdriving skills and become eligible for reduced insurance costs. When·you complete this 8-hour course of instruction with our experienced driver education instructor, you will receive a 3 YEAR CERTIFICATE, registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles. This certificate registration is your record of eligibility for REDUCED AUTO INSURANCE PREMIUMS. ' The.four-week course will be offered at the H,ercules Senior Center. The fees may be paid to the Adult Education Department or to the instructor at the first class. Call 2154666 for registration information. Th 2112-315 9:30-11 :30 a.m. Staff at the Senior Center is looking into having FREE massage therapy for seniors on a regular basis. The therapists are well trained professionals from a local Holistic Institution. Are you interested? If so, give us a call at 799-8219. We will advise you of the dates therapists are available and take your name and phone number. EXPLORATION IN ART FOR S ENIORS: MIXED MEDIA This class introduces Seniors to a variety of art media including ink, charcoal, water based paint, colored pencils and more! (Sorry - no oit paints) Instructor Diane Rusnak, Bay Area artist and teacher for 30 years, emphasizes personal creative expression as well as teaching good composition and artistic techniques. Students may sign up with the instructor. There is no fee for instruction, but students must furnish their own supplies. This class is offered in conjunction with Contra Costa College. 1/20-5/12 32 Winter 1997 Herculean 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese exercise designed to promote flexibility, strength, balance and coordination. It also emphasizes stretching and slow graceful movements and is especially good for reducing tension in the body. The form of Tai Chi being taught by instructor Bryan Umeki is called Kwang Ping Yang Style, which is at l!'last 3,000 years old, and is rarely taught outside of China. This class is also beneficial as a tool for meditation purposes. The class is offered in conjunction with the West Contra Costa Unified School District . Tues Free . On-going 9:30-11 a.m. THE ART OF FLOWER ARRANGING. $12 MASSAGE THERAPY Tues TAl CHI Free This course introduces students to contemporary and traditional ways of flower arranging. ClasSes are designed to help students appreciate the beauty in their immediate environment and develop their artistic competence. Students wilileam how to create their own designs with garden flowers and materials readily available. Instructor Kimi Takamt.J[a brings years of experience with her gentle style of instruction. Students will be given an overview of flower arranging and demonstrations of different styles and approaches. The instructor will explain the tools and materials recommended. Bring a pen and notebook. Best of all, this is a free class! The class is offered in conjunction with Contra Costa College on Saturdays through May 16. Sat 3/7-5/9 9 a.m.-12 Noon Free COMPUTER CLASSES . Would you like to learn the baSicS of computers? Learnto do letters, balance you checkbook, make a personal appointment calendar and more! Renalde Da Silva will teach you in this hands-on class. Only 4 students will attend each 6 week session, so call us soon for class availability and dates . . Mondays Call for a time Free �YOUTH SERVICES' CHILD CARE TINY TOTS The Recreation & Community Services Department offers a This program is a preschool experience for children 2yrs. 9 Before/After School Child Care Program for children in grades mos. to 5 yrs. of age. The program is designed to develop K-6, This,is a recreation program that gives your child a safe the ''whole child". Our qualified and caring staff assist your and supervised place to go before and after school. During child in developing confidence and self-esteem. Children will the day a short time 'is allotted for homework, The children learn responsibility and independence. Social, emotional, enjoy themselves with a variety of activities, including crafts, physical, intellectual, and creative aspects of the child's games, sports, cultural appreciation, and life skills. The Child development are included in each day's program. All children Care program is offered at Ohlone, Lupine, and Hanna Rancti , in Tiny Tots must be completely toilet trained. No diapers . , Child Care Centers: There is a limited amount of space in or pull ups. Space is limited. our Child Care Programs, therefore when spaces are filled, we will begin taking a waiting list for future openings, Tiny Tots programs are offered at the following locations: Lupine Child Care Center 1905 Lupine Registration is currently being accepted for the 1997-98 Ohlone Ctlild Care Center 1616 Pheasant school year at the Lupine s~e only. All registrations are taken Foxboro Community Genter 1025 Canterbury at the Community/Swim Center at 2001 Refugio Valley Rd. For more information please contact the Tiny Tot Program 2480 Refugio Valley Hanna Ranch Child Care Ctr. Coordinator at 799-8235 or 799-8259. License No. 070215103 245-4803 Lupine Child Care Ctr. 1905 Lupine "LITTLE LEARNER" 799-8259 License No. 070209101 (2.9 MOS. TO 4 YRS.) 1616 Pheasant Ohlone Child Cate Ctr. For many children this is their first social experience. Learning License No. 070210873 799-8224 to socialize with other children and separate from parents is SPRING DAY CAMP A Spring Break Camp will be offered Mon-Fri, April 13-17. Registration will begin March 9, 1998. 3 day core program, 3 day extended care, 5 day core program 5 day extended care, $69 Res/$77 Non-Res $76 Res/$85 Non-Res $115 Res/$128 Non-Res $127 Res/$141 Non-Res squiggles & Wiggles A Hercules Preschool a very important part of this class. While they play, children are introduced to numbers, colors, shapes; and letters. Special attention is paid to large and small motor development. TlTh 9-11 a.m. $53 res!$56 non-resIMonthly Registration is currently being acee'pted at Ohlone,and Lupine Child Care sties. We will take registration until the end of January. Come join the fun on TuesdaylThursdayl "PRE-KINDERGARTEN" PROGRAM This program is offered to children who will be 4 years old on or before December 2. The goal of ,this class is to prepare the children for kindergarten without going beyond the basic requirements set by the school district. The children have the opportunity to leam while having fun and making friends. MIW/F 9-12 noon $120 res/$126 non-reslMonthly • Daily Curriculum It's Everything , You -Wanted In A Preschool Program Call Now For Pla,cement Possibilities! • Regular field Trips & Special bents • Nutritious Meals & SnOllcks • 19Garden with PlaY8found • Bike Tracie: • Farm Are,JII Registration is currently being aceepted for the Foxboro site , ,. only. We are taking a waiting list for future openings at the , Lupine and Ohlone Child Care centers. • Special Weekend &Evening Care Program • Year Round Schedule 245-7159 Winter 1997 Herculean 33 �YOUTH SERVICES HOLIDAY CAMP WINTER DAY CAMP The City of Hercules is offering a special Holiday Camp for grades K-6 on Mon-Tue-Wed, December 22-23-24 and on Mon-Tue-Wed, December 29-30-31. On Wednesdays, De.c ember 24 & 31 the camp will be closing early at 5 pm so · that our staff may also enjoy the holiday. We'll be doing lots of crafts, sports, and games. Come join the fun. For more information, call the Program Coordinator at 799-8224 or 799- The City of Hercules is offering a special Winter Camp for Grades K-6 on Tues-Wed-Thurs-Fri , February 17-20,1998. Registration will begin January 12, 1998. For more information call the Program Coordinator at 799-8224 or 799-8259. 8259~ 3 day core program location: Ohlone Child Care Center 1616 Pheasant Drive (8:30 amoS pm) $69 resl$77 non-res location: Ohlone Child Care Center 1616 Pheasant Drive 3 day expanded program (6:30 am-6:30 pm) Fee: 3 day core program (8:30 am- S pm) $69 res/$77 non-res 3 day extended care (6:30 am-6:30 pm) $73 res/$82non-res except 12124,12131 4 day core program (8:30 amoS pm) $92 res/$102.40 non-res 4 day extended program (6:30 am-6:30 pm) $101 .60 res/$112.80 non-res 30220-A 30220-8 MTW MTW 12122-12124 12129-12131 $76 resl$85 non-res core & extended core & extended 40210-A 12117-12120 Core & Extended T-F There will be no camp available on December 25-26 and January 1-2. BEFOREIAF I ER SCHOOL CHILD CARE FEES The following fees are effective for the 97-98 school year at the Hanna, lupine, and Ohlone Child Care Centers. These fees are based upon a four week billing period and do not include holidays and scheduled inservice (nonstudent) days. Kinder Grade 1-3 Grade 4-6 Five-Day Care AM·Care 6:30-8:30 am Dismissal 5:00 pm Dismissal 6:30 pm $100 $247 $336 $100 $135 $216 $100 $122 $203 Three-Day Care AM Care 6:30-8:30 am $60 $149 Dismissal 5:00 pm . $202 Dismissal 6:30 pm $60 $81 $130 $60 $73 $122 34 Wihter 1997 Herculean Late Payment Fee $20 for the first late payment $25 for all late payments thereafter Late Pick Up Fee Registration Fee Daily Rate for Inservice $1 per minute per child $25 $28 Multi-Child Discount 10% discount on total program fees for families with two (2) . or more children enrolled in the same program. 15% of fees to be used for facility construction and maintenance. �TEEN ·AC IIVITY PROGRAM I i RECREATION & COMMUNITY TEEN CLUB DISNEYLAND SERVICES DEPARTMENT TRIP (FOR SPRING BREAK) TEEN CLUBU The City is happy to announce the continuance of it's popular . Teen Club. This program offers anexcellent opportunity for youth to leam leadership skills, communica.tion skills, and have fun at the same ljme. Members are elected for a one year term: Annual Membership fees are $20. Teen Club Members assist the Recreation & Community Services Department with developing recommendations for programs and services to better respond to the needs and interest of youth. The Teen Club will assist the staff with fund-raising, concession stand and special events. The Teen Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the CommunityfSwim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. All meetings are open to interested persons. Meetings will not exceed one hour. All TeEm Club Members are registered volunteers with the City of Hercules. In exchange for volunteer service, members receive free use of the Teen Activity center and free admission to all Teen Special Events including: Dances, Workshops, Guest Speakers and Local Excursions. So come join in and bring your friends! Participants must complete a City of Hercules Volunteer Application. Participants are required to attend Teen Club meetings the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Teen Club officers will serve as an elected officer of the Teen Club For registration and additional information, phone 799-8233 or 799-8291. PARENTS & ADULTS YOU ARE NEEDED AS VOLUNTEERS! START PLANNING NoW! SUMMER TEEN CAMp TRIPS Location Great America Santa Cruz Beach· Oakland Ice Center Manteca Water Slide Cal Expo/State Fair Date: Fee: Friday, April 17, to Sunday, April 19, 1998. $245 per person ($100 deposit) Depart: Hercules Community/Swim Center, 2001. Refugio Valley ROiid on April 17 at 8 a.m. for San Francisco Airport, via Sierra Pacific Tours. Depart via United Airlines at 11 a.m. on S. F Flight No. 1705 arriving Orange County at 1 :30 p.m. Will be retuming San Francisco Airpon,Sunday April 19,1998 Flight No. 1662 at 3:27p.m. A Charter Bus from Orange County Airport will drive our group to the Sup'er 8 Hotel, 415 W. Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA. This is a *** hotel. There will be double accommoda.tions. Each person will have hisiher own full-size bed. Two females will be assigned to each one room and two males will be assigned to one room. Seats are limited l Reservations will be accepted on a first-come first serve basis. This trip will require a $100 nonrefundable deposit before January 16, 1998. The balance is due by February 20, 1998. Airline tickets are nonreturnable. All airline, charter seJvices, and hotel fees must be paid at least 30 days in advance for this trip: The $254 per person fee includes: Round trip airfare on United Airlines from San Francisco to John Wayne Airport, Round trip charter bus service from the CommunityfSwim Center to San Francisco Airport, round trip charter bus service from John Wayne Airport to the hotel. Two nights accommodations at the Super 8 (... hotel), one day Passport for Disneyland. Adult chaperons to youth ratio is 1:4. There will be a mandatoty trip meeting for teens and parents fdr room and airline seat assignments on Wednesday, March 4, 1998, at 7 p.m. at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, CA. For more information, call 799-8233 or 799- 8291. ~s ~~ Date Time June 25 10 a.m.-l 0 p.m. 10 a.m.-l0 p.m. ~ 11 a.m. -5 p.m. 9 a.m. '8 p.m. 10 ·a.m.-ll p~.~m~ . ......_ _:; ·July 9 July 23 August 6 August 21 ~ ~ ~ ~ " ~ ~ Winter 1997 Hercul.ean 35 �TEEN Ac I MTY ' .P ROGRAM NEW ' WINTER TEEN CENTER ACTIVITY PROGRAM 1998 TEEN CENTER VOLUNTEERS!! r The new Teen Center Winter Program will operate on Saturdays, from lOam. to 2 p.m. at the Community/Swim Center in the Dynamite Room. The Teen Center will provide recreational opportunities to youth, ages 13-18 entering 7th to 12th grade. Youth born prior to June 19, 1980 cannot be enrolled. Jason Dondero, Jennifer Douglas Nick Gould, Christopher Granger Jonathan Jemera, Erin Krall Scott Marchetti, David Mit«hell Ryan Sample, Nicole Shaw Tasha Ulle, Kemp Vaughn Larry Wheeler The Teen Activity Roorps are restricted to Teen Only! No adult participants; however, parents and guardians are welcome to drop-in and observe. We welcome your comments and suggestions. Fee: MEMBERS ARE: Christopher Martins, President Jevonte'McClease, Vice-President Damian Williams Secretary Garfield Wong, Treasurer $1.75 Res/Non-Res Drop In to Center, No Trips. ADuLT CHAPERoNs NEEDED FOR NEW TEEN COMPUTER ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM Can you use the mouse to work with objects? Can you identify operating systems the,desktop? Can you locate and manage files with Windows Explorer? If you on have answered "NO" to any of the above questions, you need to enroll in the New Teen Computer Enhancement Program. Don't be afraid of using computers! Each student will become computer literate by the completion of this program. The Computer Enhancement Program is designed for local youths grades 9-12. The demand for job_development skills and specific training opportunities in computer science have become two of the Recreation & Community Services Department's top priorities for youth. The Computer Enhancement Program will consist of 16 hours of basic computer skills. The maximum ratio of instructors to students will be 1 :4. Each class will not exceed one hour. Computers cannot be used for any unauthorized use such as political or business profit or gains. Compl.!ters cannot be removed from the training lab site. All participants must complete the training program in order to use computers. Location: Fee: 31609-A 41609-8 11609-A Community/Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road $20/res $251non-res ,11/1/-1217 +1/5-1121 1126-3118 3123-5114 36 Winter 1997 Herculean 4 to 8 p.m. 4 to 8 p.m. 4 to 8 p.m. 4toSp.m. TEEN PRoGRAMs One of the Recreation & Community Services Department's primary work objectives of the Youth Services Division is to expand participation in the year round Teen Activity Center Program by providing special events, excursions and dances for the youth. We need adult chaperons to assist the staff with the following activities. The responsibilities of volunteers are to aSSist the staff in monitoring dance activities inside the Community Center Gymnasium. Chaperons will assist with roll call and general supervision on excursions. All transportation, admission, fees are paid by the Recreation & Community Services Department. Plea,se call 799·8233 for additional information on all teen activities listing below. Event Day PreChristmas PreValentine's Dance Fri Dance Fri Date Time 12119/97 2113/98 8 to 11 p.m. 8 to 11 p.m. There will be adult supervision and security. No beepers, cell phones, or weapons allowed. Admission: Who: Age: Music: Fee: Code: Must present student 1.0. Middle School Students (Local Students) 13-17 No Adult Participants! Please! Professional Disc Jockey! $5 Advan~e/$6 at the door 31606-A �TEEN ACTMTY PROGRAM I EEN Sf RING BREAK FUN EXCURSIONNIKE TOWN, CHINATOWN, PlER-39, FlSHERMAN'S WHARF TRIP TO SAN FRANCiSCO! Join us in touring San Francisco sights! A round trip charter bus will leave the Community/Swim Center and will drop us off at the EI Cerrito Del Norte Bart Station. Ages: Date: Time: Fee: 13-17 attending public & private schools Saturday, April 4, 1998 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. $1O/person Registration: . Deadline for registration is Friday, March 20, 1998. Seats are limited so hurry up and sign up! TEEN WINTER BREAK TRIP ' TO SCANDIA! Come and join us for a fun time at Scandia in Fairfield on Friday, February 20, 1998. A round trip charter bus will depart from the Community/Swim Center at 8:30 a.m. and return from Scandia at 5:00 p.m. Your fee includes the Super Saver Pass: Miniature Golf, Waterbugs, Lil'lnday Raceway, Tokens and Train Ride. Bring extra money for food, arcades and other park attractions! Ages: Date: Time: Fee: 13-17 Attending public or private schools Friday, Fei;>ruary 20 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. $15/person Registration: Deadline for registration is Friday, February 6. Seats are limited so sign up early. All youth must follow the Scandia Center Park Rules: no running, vandalism, bumping on boats only, no bumping on cars, no cheating on games, no smoking, no swinging baseball bats anywhere outside of the Batting Cages. For more information call 799-8291 or 799-8233. Winter 1997 Herculean 37 �SPORTS & FITNESS TEEN BASKETBALL COMING SOON IN THE NEXT HERCULEAN The Teen basketball program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is designed to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills in addition to assisting in the development of eye-hand and running coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fee includes a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, league games and referees and awards at the conclusion of the season. The league is open to boys ages 13 to 16 years old with beginner to advanced skill levels. Participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate at the time of registration, and be 13 years old by the start of the league and 'n ot turn 17 years old until the end of the league. The Recreation and Community Services will be offering the following programs in the upcoming months: TENNIS CLASSES: Lessons at several levels will be offered by longtime local teaching pro Amado Lozano. The beginning level stresses instruction in the basic strokes: forehand, backhand, volley, overhand and the serve. At the intermediate level, stroke improvement is stressec;l and addEld emphasis is placed on instruction and drills related to ball direction, court coverage and keeping the ball in play. Advanced instruction will continue to stress the fundamentals 'along with drills emphasizing skills needed in match play - placing shots, sustaining a rally and developing a consistent serve. Students will play points and matches against one another, discuss conditioning and the potential for entering tournaments. Look for these classes to be offered in our Spring Herculean! Tryouts will be held for (100) one hundred players during the first two days of the participant registered praCtice time. It will then be decided which practice session of either Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday practice session the participant will be placed on. GIRLS BASKETBALL: There will be a Summer Girl's Basketball league to be offered for ages 10-12 as well as a league for girls ages 13-16. Look for these Basketball Leagues to be offered in early summer. League games will be played on Friday at 4:00 p.m. and 5:05 p.m. also Saturdays at 9:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 12:00 noon with each team normally playing once per week. MEN'S BASKETBALL: Men's Basketball Leagues may be coming back to the City of Hercules. The league will be for men ages 18 and older. Look for information regarding these leagues in our Spring Herculean! Therewill be an information meeting to discuss rules and regulations on Monday, March 30 at 6:00 p.m. in the Village Room at the CommunitylSwim Center. Location: Fee: Community/CenterGymnasium $70 res/$80non-res Priority registration for Hercules residents only: 211198 Open registration for Nonresidents & Residents: 311/98 Maximum enrollment 100 participants. Sign-up early! 4/6-6/26 4:00-5:15 pm 11706-A MIW or TTh 11706-B MIW or TTh 4/6-6/26 5:00-6:15 pm 1,1706-C MIW or TTh 4/6-6/26 7:00-7:15 pm For more information call olir Sports Coordinator at 7998295. 38 Winter 1997 HercuJean �SPORTS & FITNESS ·~:t ~ir TENNIS FACILITIES AVAILABLE! Tennis Court Rules and Regulations signs are posted at all City Tennis facilities. These tennis facilities are available to the public by rental permit or on a first-come first-serve basis. Hours and Fees Refugio Valley Tennis Complex: Refugio Valley Road & Pheasant Drive Daily 7 am to 4 pm . @ $4ihour/per court Daily 4 to 10 pm @ $5.50/hour/percourt Sat/SunlHolidays @ $6/hour/per court Except Mondays & Tuesdays from 3 to 7 pm and Saturdays 3 to 5 pm for City Lessons Foxboro Tennis Courts: 1025 Canterbury Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Woodfield Tennis Courts: 1919 Lupine Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Tennis Court Reservations Tennis court reservations are available to Hercules residents only; there is one-hour minimum on all tennis court facilities. Reservations are accepted at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. a Tournament Play: Recognized Community Organization $6/hour/court Private Organizations $12 per hour/court Commercial Use $15 per hour/court Court Rules And Regulations.1. Tennis shoes must be worn 2. Courts are available on a first come, first serve basis or by reservation 3. Drop-in play is limited to one hour and fifteen minutes 4. Waitin.g players must be present to hold position for play 5. Court reservations preempt non-reserved court play 6. City sponsored programs have priority 7. No food on tennis courts 8. No bike riding, roller skating or skateboarding on tennis courts 9. City sponsored lessons ONLY no public instruction. 10. Tennis Tournaments by permit ONLY! 11. Tennis Court Rules And Regulations Will Be Enforced 12. No alcoholic beverages allowed at any parks·or courts. Call 799-8291 for further information. 5 ON 5 YOUNG ADULT BASKE I BALL LEAGUE The Hercules Recreation & Community Services Department is forming a Winter 1997 Young Adult Basketball League. The league is designed for ages 15 to 19. Participants must register as a complete.team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 10 with a minimum of six players. All games will be officiated · by the Recreation Staff. The Basketball Officials will be using modified NCAA Men's Rules. League fee includes staff, two rounds of league games, playoffs, referees, and awards for first and second places at the conclusion of the playoffs season. Teams must provide their own uniforms that have numbers. The department must have a minimum of jour (4) teams to run the league and a maximum of eight (8) teams will be admitted. Rules and game schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on Tuesday, January 6,1998 at 6:30 p.m. in the Press Room. Individuals are encouraged to sign up on the player interest list for possible placement on teams. Call 799-8295 if you are interested or have questions. After registration period ends, teams will be accepted only if there is space available. Roster Deadline: Location: Fee: 41711-A Tues . December 12, 1997 Community/Swim Center Gym $185 res/$225 non-res team 1/13-3125 7:45-11 :00 p.m. There is an additional $5 fee per nonresident player on a resident team. To qualify for resident team status, at least six players on a team's roster must reside within Hercules. Winter 1997 Herculean 39 �SPORTS & FITNESS MEN'S '0' LEAGUE SOFTBALL MONDAY & WEDNESDAY NIGHT LEAGUES The Hercules Recreation & Community Services D.epartment will be forming it's annual Summer Softball League. The Men's 'D' Softball League is designed for men ages. 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster whim submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 14 wiih a minimum of 12 players. ' The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules regarding what constitutes a 'D' level team will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified . League fees includes ' staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1" and 2 0d place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum of four (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on Monday May 18, 1997, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Community/Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on ·the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information call the Sports League . Manager at 799-8295. DEADLINE FOR FEE AND TEAM ROSTERS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN MAY 1, 1998 for Monday League & MAY 4, 1998 for Wednesday League Game Locations: Fee: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Road $475 resident team $500 non-resident team ~"""'I:..IL...I '0' SOFTBALL lEAGUE TUESDAY OR THURSDAY NIGHT The Hercules Recreation & Community Services Department will be forming it's annual Summer Softball League. The COED 'D' Softball League is designed for men & women ages 18 and older. PartiCipants musuegister as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 14, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association a'nd USSSA rules regarding what constitutes a CO-ED 'D' level.team will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. League fees include staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1" and 20d place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum of four (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on Monday May 18, 1997, at 6:00 p.m. The m~eting will be held at the Community/Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information call the Sports League Manager at 799-8295. DEADLINE FOR FEE AND TEAM ROSTERS IS NO LATER • THAN MAY 4, 1998! Fee: $475 resident team $50() nonresident team There is an additional $5 fee per nonresident player on a resident team. To qualify for resident team status, at I.east seven (7) players oil a team's roster must reside 'in Hercules. Game Locations: There is an additional $5 fee per non-resident player on a resident team. To qualify for resident team status, at least seven (7) players on a team's roster must reside in Hercules. Game Times: 21708-A 21708-8 6:15, 6:30, & 7:20 p.m. Mon. · 6/1/-8/27 Wed. 6/3-8/27 40 Winter 1997 Herculean Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Rd. Game Times.: 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. & 7:20 p.,m. 21708-C 21708-D Tues Thur 6/2/-8/27 6/4/-8/27 �I , SPORTS & FITNESS ELEMENTARY BASKETBALL ~ The Elementary Basketball is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball with emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is designed to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing, and rebounding skills in addition to assisting in the development of hand-eye and running coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fee includes a team shirt, coaching staff,practice periods, league games and referees and awards at the conclusion of the season. The league is open to boys and girls ages 1.0-12 years old with beginner to advanced skill levels. Participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate, players must be at least 1 0 years old for the start of the league and no older than 12 at the conclusion of the league! -. Practice sessions will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays with times ranging from 4:.0.0 to 7:15 p.m. Practice sessions will also be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays ranging from 4:.0.0 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. League games will be played on Friday at 4:.0.0 p.m. and 5:.05 p.m. and also on Saturdays at 9:.0.0 a.m., 1.0:.0.0 a.m. and 11 :0.0 a.m. with each team normally playing once per week. Game days and times may change, , depending on how many~teams are created. For more information call our Sports Coordinator at ,799-8295. Location: Fees: Community/Swim Center Gymnasium $7.0 res/$8.o non-res 417.o6-A 417.o6-B 417.o6-C 417.06-0 417.o6-E Mon/Wed Mon/Wed Mon/Wed Tue/Thu Tue/Thu 1/12-3/26 1/12-3/26 1/12-3/26 1/13-3/27 1/13-3/27 4:.0.0-5:15 pm 5:.0.0-6:15 pm 6:.0.0-7:15 pm 4:.0.0-5:15 pm 5:.0.0-6:15 pm Registration is currently being accepted for both residents and non-residents. ADULT OPEN GYM BASKEIBALLIVOLLEYBALL Open Gym periods are ongoing. Players, beginner to advanced, are encouraged to drop in. Come on down for an energetic game of Basketball or Volleyball! Location: Fee: Gymnasium, 2.0.01 Refugio Valley Road $2.5.0 per adult $1.75 per youth Adult Open Gym Basketball Mon AdultB'ball 7:45-1.0:.0.0 pm Tue Adult B'ball 7:45-1.0:.0.0 pm Thu AdultB'ball 7:45'l.o:.o.opm 16 yrs & up 16 yrs & up 16yrs&up Adult Open Gym Volleyball Wed ;"-dult V'Ball 7:45-1.0:.0.0 pm 16 yrs & up Youth Open Gym Basketball Mon-Fri Youth B'ball 2:.0.0-4:.0.0 pm 9-16 yrs Note: Open gym programs are not available during league programs. OPEN GYM PASSES The City of Hercules Community/Swim Center complex has open gym passes available for residents and nonresidents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry, while the nonresistants passes are for convenience only and are set at the regular drop'in rate. Open Gym Passes are valid throughout the year. Dynamite Pass' 10 visits Adult $22.5.0 res/$25 ..o.o non-res· Youth $15 ..0.0 res/$17.5.o non-res Avid Athlete 25 visits Adult $5.0 ..0.0 res/$62.5.o non-res Youth $31.25 res/$43.75 non-res Winter 1997 Herculean 41 �SPORTS & FITNESS GYMNASIUM FOR RENT Rent the Community/Swim Center Gymnasium for Basketball or Volleyball practices, games and/or business recreational games! . The City of Hercules Recreation & Community Services Department operates the Community/Swim Center Gymnasium which is available for limited public use. Reservations will only be accepted with a completed . application and payment for the hours rented. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. All contact regarding the reservation, fees, rental time and on site coordination will be arranged with the original applicant only. Reservations will not be taken more than one (1) month in advance or less than two (2) weeks prior to the planned activity. An attendant will be present during the entire event. Adult supervision is required by applicant during the event. Applicants interested in renting the gym are encouraged to view the facility prior to renting. The gym has a maximum capacity of 100 persons for a sports event. 'Standard rental includes main room with two (2) portable basketball units or two (2) volleyball units, portable bleachers ·and indoor bathroom. Advanced Payment Required Fees: One day rental 3 or more days YOUTH & ADULT TABLE TENNIS This program is·designed to provide competitive table tennis action.for all youth who want to improve their knowledge and skill of the game. The table tennis tables used are approved by the U.S. Table Tennis Association and the International Table Tennis Federation. Join thEi crowd for this exciting program for an annual membership fee and drop-in pass. Location: Location: 51708-B Ohlone Community Center, 190 Turquoise 8:30-10:30 pm Wed Fri 7:00-10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am- 4:00 pm Play is supenlised by registered volunteers of the Hercules· Table Tennis Program. Fees: Annual Adult Membership: Drop-in 20 Pass Fee: Annual Youth Membership: Drop-in 20 Pass Fee: $50 res/$60 non-res per hou'r $30 resi$40 non-res per hour Attention local businesses!! The gymnasium is now available for public use for either Volleyball or Basketball, Monday through Friday from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Annual Family Membership: Adult: Youth: Ages 19 & up $20 res/$23 non-res $30 res/$32 non-res Ages 6 to 18 $10 res/$12 non-res $20 Jr. Pass Ages 6-12 $25 Teen Pass Ages 13-18 3rd member and up $10 res/12 non-res $5 res/$6 non-res Limited dates and times are available. Please contact the· Fees must be paid at the Community/Swim Center. Each Sports League Managerfor available times and dates at 799- participant must bring his/her receipt to Ohlone Community Center. 8295. cw.MSEROF COMMERCE 42 Winter 1997 Herculean �AQUATIC SEASON 1998! Public Swim The Hercules Swim Center is open to the public for playing, working out, diving, or lounging around the pool side in a beautiful outdoor setting. The Hercules Aquatic staff are certified by the American Red Cross and are fully trained in the supervision of aquatic activities, first aid, CPR , and rescue situations. Days, Dates, & Times for Public Swim: Fee: $2.75 Adults (18 & older) $1.75 Youths (1-17 years) $1.75 Non-Swimmers/Spectators Free for Children Under 1 year • All entries to the pool and deck areas must be paid admissions, including nonswimmers and chaperons. Spring schedule: Sat/Sun only 4118-6/14 Summer schedule: Sat/Sun 6/20-8/2 MoniFri 6/15-9/27 • Children, 9 years and under,must be accompanied by an adult at least sixteen years or older. Swim Passes • There is a fifteen (15) minute rest period on all weekend public swim sessions from 3:45 to 4:00 p:m. All participants under the age of eighteen are requi ted to exit the water area and remain on the lawn or deck area. Discount Swim Passes are available for re,sidents and nonresidents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry. Nonresident passes are available for convenience only, with rates set at the regular dropin rate. PartiCipants with swim passes w ill be allowed into the facility 15 minutes earlier than general public for public swim • Flotation devices such as inner tubes, water wings, air mattresses, etc. are not permitted in the pool areas. sessions. We ask .that all partidpants of the public swim sessions be fully knowledgeable about our pool rules as listed below: • Full face masks , snorkels, and diVing fins are not permitted in the pool areas. • Diving toys, coins, water guns, etc. are not permitted in the pool areas. • Picnicking is permitted around the deck/lawn areas, however, all items must be kept away from the pool side. No glass, ' breakable containers, alcoholic beverages. Barbecues may be permitted by special arrangement only. • Public swim sessions are sybject to early closure after the first hour of operation due to poor weather and/or if attendance drops below 25 p<!rticipants. There are no refunds for canceled swim sessions. • Proper swim attire is required. No cutoffs and/or leotards. • Pool rules are posted on the deck areas surrounding the pool areas and are necessary for the safety of all participants. Participants must obey posted rules and ora! instructions from Aquatic Staff at all times. • It is requested that patrons be sensitive to the needs of parents to change their young children of the opposite sex in the locker room areas. Dynamite Pass (10 visits) Frequent! Swimmer (25 visits) Adult Youth Adult Youth $25 res $15 res $56.25 res $31.25 res . 1:30 to 6:00 pm 1:30-6 pm 1:30-4:30 pm $27.50 $17.50 $68.75 $43.75 non-res non-res non-res non-res Lap Swimming Are you ready to begin a steady pool exercise program again? Why not come to the Hercules Swim Centerto strengthen, stretch, and tone all your muscles. You may wish to choose a vigorous training schedule, or just a leisurely swim. Lanes are divided for fast and slow swimmers. The pool will be open for lap swim during inclement weather un.less dangerous conditions exist. Fee: $2.75 Adults (18 years and up) $1.75 Youth (14-17 years) Spring Schedule MoniFri 4/13-6/12 11:30-1:30 pm 6:30-8:00 pm Sat 4/18-6/13 9:00-12:30 pm 6:30-8:00 pm Sun 4/19-6/14 10 am, 12 noon Summer Schedule MonIFri 6/15-10/2 11:30-1:30 pm 6:30-8:00 pm Sat 6/20-9/26 6:30-8:00 pm Sun 6/21-9/27 10 am-12 noon �Swim Instruction Levels for All Ages Are you or your family members fearful of the Water? Can't coordinate breathing with arm strokes? Or are you wanting to brush ~p on skills and team new techniques? The Hercules Aquatics Staff are caring and experienced water safety instructors who will teach 'basic to advanced level swimming skills for all members of your family. The Hercules Learn to Swim program is .based on the An;erican Red Cross certification standards for progressive sWim instructIOn. Each level of swim instruction builds on the skills learned in the previous level. Below are the various levels offered and the skills associated with each level. Levell Water Exploration No Prerequisite needed Level one is designed for those who have little to no experience in the water. The objective is to assist students in becoming comfortable and safer in the water. Students will learn to blow bubbles, submerge their face, float .on front and back with support, kick on front and back with support, learn basic water safety skills, and be introduced to alternating arm action. Levelll Primary Skills Pre-Requisite: Levell or Demonstrated Competency Students will learn to float unsupported , to kick and coordinate amn movements on front and back unsupported, to turn over from front to back and back to front, to retrieve underwater objects at shallow depths, rhythmic breathing, and water safety skills. ' Levellll Stroke Readiness Pre-Requisite: Level II or Demonstrated Competency Students will learn to coordinate the front and back crawl , be introduced to treading water and elementary backstroke, learn to dive from the side of the pool, learn safe diving rules, learn self-rescue skills, and be introduced to rescue breathing. LevellV Stroke Development Pre-Requisite: Level III or Demonstrated Competency Students will develop coordination and endurance in the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, and treading water, Students will also be introduced to the breaststroke sidestroke, and to turning at the wall. Students will learn t~ dive from standing and stride position on the side of the pool, in addition to more safety ski lls including expanded information on rescue breathing. Level V Stroke Refinement Pre-Requisite: Level IV or Demonstrated Competency Students will continue to develop endurance and refine the front crawl', back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke. Students will also be introduced to the butterfly, underwater swimming, and surface dives. Students will learri additional open swim turns, altemate kicks fortreading water, rules for safe diving from the springboard, and recognition for spinal injury care. Level VI Skill Proficiency Pre-Requitsite: Level Vor Demonstrated Competency Students will continue to increase endurance and refine the front crawl, back crawl , elementary backstroke, Sidestroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Students will learn approach strokes, the front flip turn, speed turns , the approach and hurdle on the springboard, surface dives in tuck and pike positions, and additional kicks for treading water. Additional water safety skills will also be inciuded. Level VII Advanced Skills Pre-Requisite: Level VI or Demonstrated Competency Students will perfect all strokes and skills p'reviously presented and learn to swim greater distances. Students will learn conditioning principles for lifetime fitness, the ba~kstroke flip turn, in-water rescue techniques, the springboard dives in pike and tuck positions, a'nd explore alternative aquatic activities. To pass this course, students must pass a Level VII Skills Test. L . AGES WELC ~ �AQUATIC SEASON 1998! Surprise! Water is different from land! Experience the benefits! Water pressure against the body decreases swelling and offsets the tendency of blood to pool in the arms and legs, as occurs on land. Water also helps to build muscles that control inhaling and exhaling. When you chest is immersed in water, cardiac volume increases 27%-30%, stretching the myocardium (hear muscle), which then contracts with greater strength. Group Lessons The group lesson program is designed for students ages four (4) years and up. The group sessions are composed of eight classes, and will be held over a two week period; Monday/Tuesday & Thursday/Friday (4 days/week). Classes for Levels I, II, III are 1/2 hour in duration and Levels IV to VII are 45 minutes in order to provide adequate instruction and practice for the advanced swim skills. Preregistration is mandatory for all group lessons and we encourage early registration due to the popularity of the group lesson program. The registration deadline for group lessons is the Friday preceding each session at 12 noon. Late registration will be accepted on a space available Circulation and blood supply to the · muscles significantly increases in water, improving oxygen delivery to the muscles. You will feel less muscle soreness after water exercise compared to land exercises. basis or by special. arrangment with the Aquatics Coordinator. Late sign-ups are subject to a late fee of $5. Water exercise constantly trains your stabilizers (abdominals, lower back an(J trunk muscles on your sides) by adding resistance against your postural muscle and providing a continuous abdominal workout. All Sessions meet: MlTlThiF for 2 weeks Spring Sessions Session 1 5/4-5/15 PM Lessons Only Session 2 5/18-5/29 PM Lessons Only PM Lessons Only SessiolJ 3 6/1-6/12 Summer Sessions AM & PM Classes Session 4 6/15-6/26 Session 5 6/29-7/10 Session 6 7/13-7/24 Session 7 7/27-8/7 Session 8 8/10-8/21 Water currents massage your muscles with every move. Tune in and feel the waves of energy or relaxation! Location: Fee: Main Pool & Play Pool $36 res/$42. 75 non-res Levels & Times: 1,2,3 4;5,6,7 1,2,3 1,2,3· 4,5,6,7 1,2,3 4,5,6,7 1,2,3 1,2,3 10:00-10:30 am 10:00-10:45 am 10:30-11 :00 am 11:00-11:30am 11:00-11:45am 5:00-5:30 pm 5:00-5:45 pm 5:30-6:00 pm 6:30-7:00 pm �AQUATIC SEASON 19981 Adult Lessons Individual Lessons The Adult Lesson program is designed for students ages thirteen (13) and up, who would like some additional swimming instruction without the hustle and bustle of small children. The Adult lessons are designed to have a . maximum enrollment of six (6) students per class in order to provide increased instruction time by each instructor. This lesson program is ideal for adults of all ages who never learned to swim or who may have a limited aquatic background. The Aquatic staff will help you develop confidence and assurance while swimming, and if necessary, decrease your fears of being in water. The Individual Lesson program is designed for students ages four (4) years and up. The Individual Lesson program should be utilized as a supplement to groupladult lessons when a student is experiencing difficulty with a particular skill, or if you are just looking for onecon-one instruction. The Individual sessions are composed of four, 1/2 hour classes, Mondayl Tuesday & Thu,rSday/Friday. The Adult sessions will be composed of eight, 1/2 hour classes, and will be held over a two week period; Mondayl Tuesday & ThursdaylFriday (4-days per week). Preregistration is mandatory for all adult classes and we encourage early registration due to the popularity of the adult lesson program. The registration deadline for adult lessons is the Friday preceding each session, at 12:00 noon. Late registration will be accepted on a space available basis or by special arrangement with the Aquatics Coordinator. Late sign-ups are subject to a late fee of $5. Location: Fee: Main Pool $50 res/$55 non-res Spring Session Session 1 5/4-5/15 (PM Lessons Only) Session 2 5/18-5/29 Session 3 6/1-6112 Summber Session Session 4 6/15-6/26 Session 5 6/29-7/10 Session 6 7/13-7/24 Session 7 7/27'817 Session 8 8/10-8/21 Levels & Times: All Levels All Levels 11:30-12:00 noon 6:00-6:30 pm It's So EASY to Register!! See Page 47 For Details Preregistration is mandatory for all individual" sessions. We strongly encourage early registration due to the limited number of available time offerings, and due to the extreme popularitY of this program option. The IndiviClual Lesson times do fill to capacity within the first few months of registration. Location: Fee: Main Pool & Play Pool $40 res/$45 non-res Spring Sessions Session 1 5/4-5/8 (PM Only) Session 2 5/11-5/15 (PM Only) Session 3 5/18-5/22 (PM Only) Session 4 5/25-5/29 (PM Only) Session 5 6/1-615 (PM Only) Session 6 6/8-6/12 ' (PM Only) Summer Sessions Session 7 6/15-6/19 Session 8 6/22-6/26 Session 9 6/29-7/3 Session 10 7/6-7110 Session 11 7/13-7/17 Session 12 7/20-7/24 Session 13 7/27-7/31 Session 14 8/3-817 Session 15 8/10-8/14 Session 16 8/17-8/21 Levels & Times: All All 11:30-12:00 noon 7:00-7:30 pm �AQU,ATIC SEASON 1998! ParentllnfanVToddler Fun Swim! Due to popular demand, we are expanding our special time period just for parents and toddlers to enjoy the play pool without the hustle and bustle of large groups, and/or older participants . Parents may practice swim instruction techniques learned in the ParenVlnfantfToddler Instructional Class or just enjoy a quiet swim time with their children. This swim session is restricted to children between the ages of six (6) months and three (3) years of age. All children mustbe accompanied by an adult at all times while in and out of the water. Parents are encouraged to bring their child's favorite water toy to these swim times in order.to make the child feel more comfortable. Flotation devices, such as water wings and air mattresses, are not permitted. No Diapers! Fee: MWF . Sun ParentllnfanVToddler Class The ParenVlnfantfToddler program is designed to assist parents in introducing their children, ages 6 months up to 3 years of age, to water play and pre-swimming skills. The course is designed to create an enjoyable, nonthreatening environmerit which allows parents to actively participate with their children in the learning of water skills. This course is an ideal entry level program which begins to prepare your child for swim instruction as he/she grows into more advanced level classes. The ParenVlnfantfToddler program is composed of eight 1/ 2 hour classes, and will be held over a two week period; Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, Friday. Children should wear tight fitting pants or a swim suit, no diapers are allowed in the pool. Parents are encouraged to bring your child's favorite water toy to add to the familiarity of the environment. Fee: Time: Days: $30 res/$35 non-res 11:451012:15 Mon-Tues- Thur-Fri (2-weeks) 20505-A 20505-8 20505-C 20505-0 6/15-6/20 6/29-7/10 7/14-7/24 7/27-817 Fee: TTh $3 per parent and child couple . 6/15-8/21 12:15-1:15pm 10-11 :30 am 6/21-8/23 $2 per parent and child couple 6/16-8/20 12:15-12:45 pm �AQUATIC SEASON 19981 Water Exercise Deep Water Exercise Are you looking for an alternative to high impact aerobics and stair stepping? Or just looking for a healthy form of exercise? Well, this is the class for you! This specialty course is ideal for therapy patients, elderly, and fitness buffs! The Water Exercise program follows sound exercise principles while using water resistance to improve your cardiovascular system, tone muscles, and burn fat. The course is designed for different fitness levels and movement abilities, using a wide range of musical tempos. Males and females are encouraged to participate, and no swimming skills are necessary. The Deep Water Exercise program is designed forthe more energetic water exerciser. No advanced swimming skills are required, however, students must feel comfortable in deep water. This course is designed to provide students with a more strenuous cardiovascular w.orkout than the beginner water exercise class. Instructor: Anita Roger Fields & Staci Dawson Location: Main Pool Fee: $30 res/$35 non-res per session or $7.00 drop in rate Mon/Wed/Frl: 12 noon-1 pm . Session 1 S/ll-S/22 20904-a 20904-b Session 2 S/27-6/S"Prorated Memorial Day 20904-c Session 3 6/86/19 20904-d Session 4 6/22-7/3 20904-e Session 5 7/6-7/17 20904-1 Session 6 7/20-7/31 Session 7 8/3-8/14 20904-9 20904-h Session 8 8/17-8/28 20904-i Session 9 8/31-9/11 "Prorated Labor Day 20904-j Session 10 9/14-9/2S 20904-k ' Session 11 9/28-10/9 Tues/Thur: . 20904-1 20904-m 20904n 7:30-8:30 pm Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 6/16-7/2 7/7-7123 7/28-8/13 All students are required to bring to class an Aqua Jogger, which can be purchased at most local sporting good retailers . or they are available for rent at the pool on a first come, first served basis. Instructor: Location: Fee: Anita Roger Fields Main Pool $30 res/$35 non-res per session or . $7.00 drop in rate $3.00 perc;lass equip. rental (optional) Mon/Wed/Fri: 11 am-12 noon 2090Sa 2090S-b 2090S-c 2090S-d 2090S-e 2090S-1 2090S-9 2090S-h 2090S-i 20905-j 2090S-k Session Session Session Session Session Session Session Session Session Session Session 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 S/ll-S/22 S/27-6/S" 6/86/19 6/22-7/3 7/6-7/17 7/20-7/31 8/3-8/14 8/17-8/28 8/31-9/11" 9/ 14-9125 9/28-10/9 �A'QUATtiCSEASON 1998! Hercules Piranhas Swim Team! The City of Hercules will be offering a recreational swim team during the 1998 season. This program is designed for participants ages 5 to 18 who will be eligible to participate in all sanctioned practices, clinics, inv~ational meets, and monthly socials. A parents informational meeting will be held April 2nd at 7:0'0' p.m. at the Swim Center. Informational brochures and registration materials will be available February 1, 1998. Location: Main and Play Pool Swim Coach: ' To be announced Fees: See chart below DateslTimes: Mon-Fri, 4113-8123 Swim Meets will be on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. Spring Season Practice Times 13and older t1-12years & 7-8 years 9-10' years & 5-6 years 7:00-8:0'0' pm 7:00-8:0'0' pm 6:00-7:0'0 pm Summer Season Practice Times 13and older 11-12 years & 7-8 years 9-10' years & 5-6 years 7:0'0'-8:0'0' am 8:0'0'-9:0'0' am 9:0'0'-10':0'0' am • A free 3-day trial for participants new to the Hercules Swim Team is available so that the participant can see if he/she are enjoying the team participation, as well as providing the opportunity for the coaching staff to evaluate the swimmers ability. This 3-day trial begins with the first attendance. Summer evening schedule 6 to 8 p.m. will be attended by 'special arrangement only (thrOl.\gh Head Swim Coach). 1 Child 2 Children Family $125 $175 $225 Advanced Pre-Reg for new members Registration between 311 to 3115 $135 $185 $235 Regular Membership Registration between 3115 to 5129 $150 ~200 $250 "Mid-5eason Membership (611 to 6130) No team registrations will be accepted after June 30th $100 $125 .. $175 Advanced Pre-Reg for returning 1997 Members Registration between 211 to 2128 �AQUATIC SEASON 1998! Water Safety Aide for Aquatic Volunteers Hercules Master Swim Club (HMSC) Pacific Masters Swimming (PMS) is an organized swimming program for adults ages 19 and over. Individual members may participate in a variety of ways ranging from recreational lap swim~ing to international competition, however participants are not required to compete as a member of the club. Some members join for health, fitness, camaraderie, or just plain fun! When you become a member of the United States Master Swimming (USMS), you are automatically covered for additional accident and liability insurance during all sanctioned events and workouts. In addition, you will receive a subscription to SWIM magazine, a national swimming and fitness publication, and a PMS Newsletter in every issue. Membership also includes borrowing privileges from the PMS library, and the privilege of participating in any PMS water event, clinic, and training groups. For further information, please contact our Aquatics Coordmator at 799-8291 or 799-8296. Informational brochures and registration materials will be available beginning March 13. Location: Swim Coach: , Fees: Mon-Fri Main Pool To be announced ' $25 Annual USMS Membership Fee $25 Monthly Dues ' 4/13-10/2 11 :30 am-I :30 pm Master Club members may also swim during regular lap sWim hours. This course is designed for those who wish to become a volunteer or instructor aide at the Hercules Swim Center. The training is designed for youth (ages 14-17), adults, and semor citizens who desire further involvement in aquatic activities. The training consists of five days, with 3 to 5 hours per session. An additional five hours of training will be offered to those volunteers who wish to assist in Level VI or VII swim classes. Pre-Requisite: Instructor: Fee: Code: Mon-Fri Weeki Week II Must be proficient in Level VI or equivalent Anita Roger Fields $30 res/$35 non-res 20903-a 6/15-6/25 M-F M-Th 9-11 am 9-11 am First Aid for Public Safety Personnel Title 22 The purpose of this course is to meet the specialized First Aid and CPR Training requirements of the California Administrative Code - Title 22 required for Lifeguards, . Police Officers, and Fire Fighters. This course will provide these First Responders with the knowledge and skills they need to help sustain life until more advanced help arrives. The course contains five (5) units. Students must successfully complete every unit to become certified. Prerequisites: Session 1 Session 2 Instructor: Fee: TBA Current Certification in CPR for the Professional Rescuer Lifeguard Training r94 which includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer taken concurrently or completed within 30 days of the start of this session. Anita Roger-Fields Session 1 MW 3/11-3/25 Session 2 Thur Mon Tues Tues 6/30 7:00-10:00 pm 7:00-10:00 pm 7:00-10:00 pm 7:00-10:00 pm 7/2 7/6 717 6:30-9:30 pm �AQUKTIC SEASON 1998! Lifeguard Training This comprehensive course provides American Red Cross certification in Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid. Students will learn how to handle special rescue equipment and emergency situations. Prerequisites: 15 years of age by last class session and pass a swim skills test which includes: 1) Treading water for two (2) minutes, with arms across chest (legs only). 2) Swimming 500 yards continuously using crawl, side stroke, and breast stroke. 3) A surface dive and retrieving a 10 lb. object from a depth of 7 feet. Instructor: Fee: Anita Roger-Fields $115 res/$125 non-res (including materials) Code: MfUrh Sat 20901-a 6:30-10:00 pm 9:00-3:00 pm Code: Session I Session II 20901-b 5/18-6/11 7/27-8/17 Water Safety Instructor Course This course will train you to teach the American Red Cross Swimming Courses. Fulure instructors will learn how to use course malerials, develop lesson plans, conduct classes, evaluate students, and complete course records. Prerequisites: 17 years of age by the end of the course, demonstrate level VI swimming skills (see page 4 for swim levels), pass a pre-course written and water safety skills test. Instructor: Fee: Code: Anita Roger-Fields $120 res/$130 non-res (including materials) 20907-a MNI Sat 6to 10 pm 9amt03pm Session 1 4/1-5/13 Lifeguard Training Challenge Course This course precedes testing for American Red Cross ReCertrrication in Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid. Prerequisites: 15 years of age by last class session, pass a swim skills test, certification in Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguarding. Swim skills test includes: 1) Treading water for two (2) minutes, with arms across chest (legs only). 2) Swimming 500 yards continuously using crawl, side stroke, and breast stroke. 3) A surface dive and retrieving a 10 lb. object from a depth of 7 feet. Instructor: Fee: Code: Anita Roger-Fields $80 res/$90 non-res (including books) $50 res/$60 non-res (without books) 20902-a CPR Challenge (BRING YOUR OWN MASK) Sun 10 am-3 pm Session 1 Session 2 5/31 8/9 �HOW TO REGISTER WALK-IN REGISTRATION GENERAL REGISTRATION POLICIES I. All registration is on a fIrst come, fIrst serve basis unless specifIed in the course description. 2. Pre-registration for all programs is recommended. We encourage participants to register at least one week in advance of the course starting date. 3. Please make checks and/or money orders payable to the CITY OF HERCULES. 4. All registration fees must be accompanied by a completed and signed registration form. A waiver of liability is also required for certain activities as specifIed in the course description. 5. A $5.00 late registration fee will be added to all registration received one hour prior to a course starting time and/or after a course has begun. The late registration fee will not be added to some extended course sessions until after the second class meeting as specified in the course description. 6. Some courses may be canceled or combined due to lack of registration. 7. Proof of residency will be asked upon registration. Driver's license, utility bill, or other form of identifIcation is acceptable. RESIDENTS ARE THOSE WHO RESIDE WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF HERCULES. 8. Registration and payment for one session does not guarantee enrollment in- subsequent sessions, unless payment is received in full for all applicable sessions. 9. Parents/Guardians must register their children if under the age of 18. 10. If there are changes in the course schedule or if the course is full, you will be notified by our staff prior to the class starting date. II. A mail drop is provided near the main entrance to the office if registration is received after regular business hours. Please do not drop off cash payments. REFUND POLICY I. 2. 3. Refunds and/or transfers will be granted on or before the fIrst class meeting. No refunds or transfers will be granted after the first class meeting. There is a $10.00 service charge on all refunds initiated by the participant. If the course is canceled by the Hercules Parks and Recreation Department, the participant will have the option of transferring to a similar program, or will be granted a full refund. Refunds may be given after a course has begun due to a particular medical condition if a doctor's note is provided. These refunds are at the discretion of the Recreation Supervisor. I. 2. All walk in registrations are accepted at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:30a-7:00p and Fridays, 8:30a-5:00p. Saturday office hours are only in effect during the months of April through September from 8:30a-12:00 noon. Pre-registration is recommended for all programs at least one week prior to the starting date of the course. MAIL -IN REGISTRATION I. 2. 3. 4. 5. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure. Copies of the registration form may be made if more forms are necessary. Please enclose your payment information. Payments may be made with VISA, MasterCard, Check, or Money Order. Please do not mail or drop off cash payments. You may mail 'your registration form and payment to the Hercules Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, Ca. 94547. A course receipt will be mailed to you confIrming your registration into the class. If you have not received verification of your registration by the fIrst class meeting, please call the Hercules Parks and Recreation Department at (510) 799-8291. If your registration check is returned to you, the class is full and you will automatically be placed on a waiting list. PHONE-IN REGIS'IH.A nON I. 2. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure for each participant and program you are interested in. Make sure you have your VISA or MasterCard information available when you call. This information will include the name of the card holder, the account number, and the expiration date. Phone in registration will · be accepted during regular business hours and/or by leaving a voicemail message on our registration line (799-8291). If you are registering by phone after hours, please include all the necessary information on the registration form and payment form, including a contact number so our staff may contact you for further information in order to process your registration. FAX-IN REGISTRATION I. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure and fax to (510) 799-8288. VISA and MasterCard payments will only be accepted for fax registration. �City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form Parent/Guardian Name (if participant is under 18 yrs of age): Daytime Phone: _ _ _ _ _ __ Address: _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ City: _ _ _ _ _ _ Zip Code: _ _ _ _Evening Phone: _ _ _ _ __ _ Participant's Name Birthdate Course Number and Title Dates Times (if under ISyr) I. 2. 3. 4. \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ Credit Card Type: _ _ _ MasterCard _ __ VISA Card No. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Exp. Date: _ ,_ _,_ _ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Date: _ _ _ _ _ __ I understand that the Oty of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to co'tler partieipanJs or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my injuries. or that of said minor, thaI may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities. and forever discharge the City 0/ Hercules, ilS officers, agents. and employus from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgements that may result from any property damage or personal injuries thaI (or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession o/the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored acJivities. I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any and aLI loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City or its officers. agents. or employees. Participant Signature: _ _ _ _----,-,------,-,_ _----,-,---_,-,-_---,--_--:----:-:-_ _::----:- Date: (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form Parent/Guardian Name (if participant is under IS yrs of age): _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _-=:-_,.----=-,.-_ _ _ __ __ __ Daytime Phone: _ _ _ __ _ _ Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ City: _ _ _ _ _ _ Zip Code: _ _ _~Evening Phone: _ __ _ _ _ _ Participant's Name Birthdate Course Number and Title Dates Times (if under ISyr) I. 2. 3. 4. \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ Credit Card Type: _ _ _ MasterCard _ _ _ VISA Card No. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Exp. Date: _ , __, __ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ Date: _ _ _ _ _ __ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of"9' injuries, or that of said minor, that. may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgements that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify. defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents. and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out ofany acts or omissions of the City or its officers. agents, or employees. 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CA City of Hercules 111 Civic Drive Hercules, California 94547 • • •• •••••• ••• ••••• •••• ••••• ••••• ••• •••••• Postal Patron THE HERCULEAN FALL 1997' INFORMA TlON & ACTIVITY BROCHURE � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/00465e9d8460e4444478a79e016b2c62.pdf 4429d086c40a9ff0bcf7e993858dc49a PDF Text Text THE HERCULEAN FALL 1998 • CITY OF HERCULES INFORMATION &ACTIVITY BROCHURE �THE HERCULEAN SUMMER 1997 -INFORMATION & ACTIVITY BROCHURE City Directory City Manager City Hall - General Information City Hall Fax Community/Swim Center Parks & Recreation Department Hercules Senior Center Finance Dept/Business License Business/Community Development Engineering Public Works Building Inspections City Clerk Personnel - Job Hotline Police Department Rodeo-Hercules Fire District EMERGENCY ONLY 799-8206 799-8200 799-2521 799-8291 799-8291 799-8219 245-6509 799-8246 799-8241 799-8241 799-8240 799-82 15 799-8204 799-8260 799-4561 911 City Council 799-8206 Mayor Lloyd Wagstaff Vice Mayor Andy Paras Councilmember Herman Blackmon Councilmember Terry Segerberg Council member D. 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Watson • CITY HALL HOURS: MONDAY -FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS Planning Commission Barbara Horton Stephen Lamon Kris Valstad Trevor Evans-Young, Sr. Ramon Taraya Community Services Commission Michelle Itagaki lack Wright Bill Prather Gloria Perez Vacancy JanetTaraya Joanne Ward THE HERCULEAN CITY OF HERCULES INFORMATION & ACTIVITY BROCHURE Chief Editor: Kay Woodson Layout & Design: Andrew Wong Recreation &Community Services Layout & Design: Yolanda Rico-Chinn City Message City Scene Public Services Community Development Library News Public Safety Fire District Recreation & Community Classes Adult Activities Youth Activities Martial Arts Senior Services Youth Services Teen Activity Program Aquatics & Fitness Sports & Fitness 1 2 9 12 14 16 20 22 28 32 34 36 39 42 45 46 �City Message Celebrating diversity in our community Hercules Business Climate Continues to be Strong Earlier this summer, our community was surprised to learn that the local Raley's superstore would close at the end of July. Initially this news caused some concern among residents and the business community. Does this situation signal a decline in the local business environment or reason for serious concern? The answer is a resounding NO. Hercules .is open for business. In fact, the pace of new business development activity has never been stronger. The Northshore Business Park will soon be headquarters for three successful businesses relocating from other Bay Area communities. Northview Pacific Laboratories is constructing a 47,000 square foot office and research facility. A&B Diecasting will employ over 50 persons at their new office and computer/telecommunications components manufacturing facility. Rigging International's new 21,000 square foot headquarters will house about 20 employees initially and about 30 employees at full operation. In addition, the Koll Company, one of the premier Hercules Middle/ office/comrriercial/industrial development companies in the nation has High School Update obtained approval for three new buildings. This issue of the Herculean includes listings of the over 50 businesses in Hercules shopping centers. In coordination with the Hercules Chamber of Commerce, the City recently sent a postcard to all Hercules and Rodeo residents showing the location of each business and announcing prizes for shoppers. Shop Hercules - your local businesses are here to serve you. And, there's an added benefit when you shop in your community. For each dollar you spend on retail goods here, the City of Hercules receives one cent of sales tax. This money is used to keep Hercules attractive and to provide the public safety, recreation and other services which make Hercules a great place to be. On August 10, 1998 the West Contra Costa Unified School District opened bids for the construction of the new middlel high school complex on Refugio Valley Road. After approval by the Board of Education, the bids were scheduled to be submitted for state approval by the week ending August 21, 1998. Construction will begin after the state reviews and approves the bid, a process which can take 30-60 days. Fall 1998 Herculean �City Scene Introducing the JX Bus From WestCat Expess •• INTRODUCING WESTCAT'S LATEST. __ Pop quiz... which bus do you take for the fastest service from EI Cerrito Del Norte BART Station to Hercules? If you said, 'The JX Bus from WestCAT," then you have been paying attention while WestCAT has taken over the local BART Express Buses. The JX Bus is a commute only route. It operates every 15 minutes from 5:00 am - 9:00 am and 3:45 pm - 6:45 pm, Monday through Friday. During this time, the JX travels between the Hercules Transit Center and BART in only 15 minutes. The JX is a direct freeway route, which runs via Interstate 80 between the EI Cerrito Del Norte BART Station and the Hercules Transit Center. This route also serves the Northshore Business Park. Since July 1, 1998 the J, JX and Q routes of the BART Express have become the WestCAT Express Service. Although bus stops and time schedules remain the same, WestCAT has made other changes specifically designed for the ease and convenience of the 3,000 passengers that will use this service each week day. First, WestCAT Express is changing ticket fares. All single-purchase tickets will be $1 and books will be just .75q; per ticket. Books are available in 10 2 Fall 1998 Herculean ticket and 20 ticket increments. Also, WestCAT is rolling out eleven brand new Gillig buses-all equipped with the "Talking Bus System". This system automatically displays all stops and announces all major stops, which aids every rider, but is especially accommodating to visually and/or hearing impaired passengers. "We have always been focused on providing a first-class service to our passengers," says Charles Anderson, WestCAT's General Manager, "The implementation of the talking bus system is a component which reflects our commitment to that level of service." Finally, because the WestCAT Express is now combined with other WestCAT services, all schedules will be timed and coordinated for expedient and reliable transfers. For more information contact WestCAT at (510) 724-7993. hfr;;.:i;,,;,~l< <; , ..'::,:;i;HHfi\Ui; ; ; (jthfirWestCAT EXpre,i;sRQutes ><-., '1':;< ·t;-~· -i,,>:;'" " ,0f:7'!ri11S!f <:" . . .. ·:;t;,m;[\J,. ',;, . 1 ' j • ' ,' • • ,;\111< < t:,:< ,,' ; j i,/J,operates from5:00iam, 12:45 am,Mon-Fri, 7 :00 am-12:30 am, on Saturdays a.r)d, /1Q:90 'am-7:30 pm biJ.f:;lJltday. The J runs every 30 minutes in accord~ric't ,withllJ.'t ¥.I(lf'l~tCAT ,fixed route schedules during majority of the day. 01> SundaY; the J runsi , iev.<ifY 40 minutes. This})~s goes from the Del Norte BART Station via 1-{30 to,Hilltop , ',ShqPP,lOg. Center. Then, the bus travels Xla San PJjf;110 Ave:, tp the Hercules Trallslt ,; '!Center where it, connects ,with other WestCAT fixed .routes;, before continuing onto ;,i;eJ;iiethe" Viewpointe neighborhood. ii~;®~mWf;~\., Y(} ,;0:< ' . " , " ' x : ';;,f:~Urt:;:; , " fP :9pefates from 5 am-gam, gnd 3:4tipm&45 pm; Man-Fri, eve!}'.I!'j minute,S; The i'Qrq.ute,ru!],s iJetween,pmole Vall"y Rd. and Del Norte BART, sefVIcmg the Richmond ' Parkway, Hilltop ShoppiOg Center and Hilltop Business Areas. ' ,1 4 111 - ~ ';'HTx2this'sfJUttie serves the oelNorteBART, theRichmond parkway1/anSii Center, /:lilltQpBhop/Jing Center, and ~ariousother stops in the Hilltop Area. This shiJltle, will servicll ,Ricnmond BART (/lts/ead of Del Norte) once the new transit center in C"; Riohmond is complete. During weekday commute hours (7 am-lOam, 3 , pm-7 pm) the sl)uttle operates betwlien the BART station a'ld the Hilltop Map Area. During weekday, non-commutli hours (10 am-3 pm), and on Saturdays the shuttle only cir/ces the local Hilltop Area. Special fares apply call Wes/CAT for more info. �City Scene Who are the East Bay Conservation Corps? Who are these people in the dark? If you have recently taken a nice stroll or jog, perhaps picnicked, or enjoyed Refugio Valley Park's aesthetic scenery, you might have noticed something different. You might have seen some men and women carrying picks, axes, and perhaps even a chainsaw. But don't be alanned - they aren't auditioning for a B-rated horror movie. They are a group of young adults cleaning, protecting, and preserving the natural environment along Refugio Valley. They work laboriously along the creek in an ardent effort to save it and its neighboring environment. So who are these unsung heroes who plant, cut, and dig throughout the day.? These hard-working individuals comprise the East Bay Conservation Corps, an organization consisting of youths from age 18 to 24. They do various tasks that range from painting and litter abatement to landscaping, building and construction. Each member works forty hours a week for one complete year. Eight of those hours are spent in a · classroom where they learn job skills and complete their high school degree or take advanced courses. along the creek to protect it from malignant cattails and other fonns of vegetation. Their task has not been easy as they have already faced many eroded trees that had to be removed. Various fonns of debris also had to be removed. Encountering a yellow jacket hive was not expected either but they dealt with that hurdle as well. However, their greatest obstacle had been that the road itself near Country Run was eroding. The crew abated the problem by building a "crib wall" which provided support and preserved the foun-dation with natural materials. . The EBCC provides a two-fold service to East Bay communities. It improves the community by doing a host of projects that protect and ·beautify; but it also trains our local youth in becoming productive and responsible citizens. B.etsy Reeves, the Contract Manager, commented:""I feel very fortunate to be a part of something so positive. I can't imagine what some of these young people would have been doing othen.vise. Their growth in such ·a short period of time is: fe- Hercules has been for- markable. They leave the tunate enough to retain one of their many eight-person crews for a project along program more confident, articulate, and often some become leaders._': Betsy also Refugio Valley Road. This pointed out that ajob place- project is led by site supervisor Mike Vukman. The crew's goal has been to protect and preserve the creek, and its surrounding environment Their work is unique in that ment program exists. which aides the youth when they complete their year of ser- they protect the land and foundation by using nature itself. They vice. They often want to come back and become trainers and site supervisors. If you are interested in more infonnation you may contact the East Bay plant trees and use materials such as willow bark to form a canopy Conservation Corps at (510) 891-3000. Fall 1998 Herculean 3 �City Scene Ooh, there is so much to win! Local Businesses Thank Hercules Residents In appreciation of your continuing support, the businesses of Hercules would like to offer you the chance to win some great services for free! It's fun and easy! Be on the look out for a "THANK YOU" DRAWING word search puzzle that was mailed early September. Just find all the names of the Jocal Hercules stores and businesses in the word search. When you have completed the puzzle, fill in your name and address, and submit the entry to any collection box by September 30, 1998. It will automatically be put in a drawing where you can win one of the many listed prizes! Collection boxes are located at the following businesses: Wok In & Out, Dragon Terrace, Rite Aid, RSM Oriental Food Mart and Restaurant, and Chicago Pizza & Pasta Kitchen . Entries also available at City Hall and other participating stores. 51 prizes to win!! Lo ok in your mail. or visit a participating store for your chance to WIN!! Drawing open to Hercules and Rodeo residents only. Only one entry per person. Offer valid only at participating stores. Void where prohibited. Employees of the City of Herculey are automatically disqualified , and prohibited from entering the drawing. All submissions must be submitted by 9/30/98. Winners will be notified by mail within 10 days of the You. can win one of tlfte fonowing pri2Q;l: • Free Dental Checkup from Park Lake Family Dentistry including Exam, X-ray, & Dental Kit • Free food from McDonald's • Free Exam from Hercules Chiropractic Center • Vision Exam from Zisman Optometry • $1 00 Gift Certificate from Rite Aid • Free Round of Golf including Power Cart at Franklin Canyon Golf Course • Free groceries from Lucky's • 30% off incoming dry cleaning from Park Lake Cleaners -Free Pizza from Chicago Piz~a & Pasta Kitchen • Free Home Appraisal from Hercules Realty & Financial Services And much, much more! Over 50 prizes to win! Complete prize listing available at participating stores & businesses_ Or visit the City of Hercules on the internet at www_ci.hercules_ca_us !! drawing. Is it okay for residents to leave trash around their homes? Do you mind if people leave their dog's droppings on trails, paths and sidewalks? Is it okay to toss trash from car windows or drop it on the ground in parks? Is graffiti okay? If you said yes to any of these questions, then your standard is different than most residents of Hercules. The City is receiving more complaints and needs the help of residents to stop the littering. Please follow the suggestions at the left. For more information about our parks or littering, please contact our Public Services at (510) 799-8241. 4 FaH 1998 Herculean �City Scene Creekside Shopping Center CR~~KJID~ fHOFFING C~NT~R - -~·-·'~'\\.w .. w.~- _., The Creekside Shopping Center is a collection of over 25 stores and businesses including Lucky and Rite Aid. The shopping center contains the only pet clinic and optometrist in the .city. There are also a variety of delicious restaurants to choose from. The developing center is the biggest in the city and will see some exciting changes in the near future. Where else can you get a mocha, go to the bank, post office, get a hair cut, run most of your other important errands, not to mention do your grocery shopping without even moving your car. " ", " ';' .. (·iiU;:< Find the~!> stores and qusinesses in, the direc\()ryabov~: ., :11. HerculasF;~rist . 12, & Gifts ,,' ~ ; ' F\iie Aide: ""'._' ".l~2f ' Stylistic BeautY Supply Creekside Cleimers 'j' ' . t~ 3:", Bank of America 1::!. Asian F'ood Mart '. 4:'" Post bJfice ' \', , 14.· Ichiban " - ' k~-,.. 'i-:. 'F' .',,5> Lucky's "." . . . 1.5. Round Tabl~ Pizza ~~'i; Ci~ar~tte$, Che~p'er .' ).\, ;1 6. Hercules Pet.Clinic . : 7 . . Mail B9xes, Etc: ' , ' -17. Creekside Family jjeniistry' .~ ~8.f~; FamiIY Hair Cuttery/,Ws' Nails.'. / 18. Taco Bell . Richard's Place ' "',' .. : .. 19; Zisman Optometry " ~ r' , 1 (j/~Magic Movies Au Cafe .. \.~i" "'9;', ~. h:" .,~j~l~ ~1 '20; ':", . . , ". •• fAzfec~' R~s\aurant,' 21. 22. Hercules Cleaners '. 23. Sycamore ME!dicgl :' ". ,. ".,. ' (previously Creekside' Magical) 24....I-j&-R Block .,# " . 25.·Hercules 9hiropractic Ce~ier .. 26.c Betty Fong, DDS ·~7 ..· Diamond Video ' Dragon Terrace ", ., Fall 1998 Herculean 5 �1 City Scene Park Lake Plaza FARK FLAZA This shopping plaza is changing faces for the better. To better aid its customers, a new convenient and reliable store will be coming soon to this shopping plaza. With plenty of parking and a sincere combination of brand name stores coupled with down to earth family businesses. Get your dry cleaning done, enjoy a good meal from one of the various restaurants, and if you are seeking dental care you can't go wrong with the professional and friendly family dentists located at this Plaza. LAK~ : PARKING ARE FORMERLY RALEY'S i. ............. ;i~~~lli.t'\:;;::':c/''\ f.'--~--..".----,../ >0&> (1l 80@0 '/ ,( ' 00- l \"' _- _ " ' / ~c<~o •• \.. .:, ~~. ,/ , ~~@---» . "'-.._~----./ / / HWY 4 HERCULESI STOCTON EXIT SAN PABLO AVE HOW TO F"IND YOUR F"A VORITE:.... JHOFFING CE:....NTE:....R Your favorite shopping center is just around the block! Creekside, Shopping Center, Sycamore Place, and Park Lake Plaza are conveniently located off of Sycamore Avenue. For directions to the Willow Shopping Center, please see page 8, or call the City Hall at (510) 799-8200. 6 Fall 1998 Herculean ", ,/ . SYCAMORE AVE �City Scene Sycamore Place , @00 ...... 0 00 i, i, PARKING AREA ! ! , L.~/ 1 i G 0) I j J .J G) .... PARKING AREA , [ ! 1--- 0 / ,/ ",J '.:. 1 I ' --, --- --""j ! , L._n___________ ~-=r:_ This center is conveniently located off of Sycamore Ave. It is compact and readily accessible for all its patrons, It hosts mostly professional businesses including a variety of medical assistance, tax services, financial advisors, and it also provides for your horne and insurance needs as well. The Huntington Learning Center is located here as well, and services children and adults who want to improve their learning skills or develop new ones, But many customers also take advantage of the tasty bakery and convenient Oriental market. You may find it much easier to shop for your needs here rather than taking a day to drive to Oakland or San Francisco. I:' JYO,A../,,\ORE... PLI'\Oc..: ' Find .these stores and businesses in,the directory above: 1;'.'~~ '1. Hercules Medical Group -~~.", ~~,,.-"2.. 'RSM Oriental FQoO Center ;.> 3. Sunflower Bakery Alcibiades.AbadTqxService' " r>J~w YorK Li!e'lhsuiancEl '" to,; ::,;;::: - '1. Donald Linck Orthooontist 7.. Huntington Learning'Center (oownstairs) 8. Hercules Realty and Financial Services 9. , liercules Dental Care , 10: Farmers Insurance , 6, i!,: Fall 1998 Herculean 7 �1 City Scene Willow Shopping Center WILLOW J"HOFFING CE-NT~R --'1 L-~ I I L._ ....___., ", ~ 000080@1 r~ V c:J CAFlWASH This hidden away Hercules Center is a treat to those who take an extra few seconds to check it out Now under new ownership and moving in a positive direction, it will soon have some new quaint and unique stores for our pleasure. Fill up your gas tank here, but you only need to park a few feet away as you dine ; at an authentic pizza parlor, enjoy a tasty Chi. nese meal, or maybe some donuts for breakfast or desert Take care of your shopping , and personal needs without the hassle of a large shopping complex. At Willow, you can i have your clothes cleaned, your hair looking j great, and if you are looking for a quiet evening , at home, you can even rent a movie. PARKING AREA !i !@ll I I L ..... .i PUMP AREA ""'-',d.-,,":k ......... _ ..•... ;. HOW TO GE':...T TO THE':... WLLOW JHOFFING CE':...NTf:...R The Willow Shopping Center can be easily accessed by taking the Willow Avenue exit on Interstate 80. If you know the Hercules backroads well, you can also get to the Willow Shopping Center by going to the end of Bayberry Avenue until WILLOW 8 Fail 1998 Herculean it turns into Willow Avenue just after the Highway 4 overpass. For more information, call the City Hall at (510) 799-8200. \ �Public Services Can you recognize public nuisances and violations ? QU IZ:Before we go any further lets take a quick nuisance recognition quiz. \. WHICH ONE IS A NUISANCE? The answer is all of them could be. Even though they may not all be nuisances per se ... They all are city ordinance violations. WH 0 is affected by nuisances and other ordinances? Here's a brief list: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Residents Landlords Tenants Business .owners/employees Visitors Anyone in contact with Hercules WHATare some of the more common violations? There is a list of ordinances on public record and a free easy to read pamphlet available at the Community Development and Public Services Department at City Hall. However, here are a few examples of the most frequent ordinance violations. 1. Overgrown weeds or vegetation 2. Unsightly furniture or appliances in a yard or other visible place outside the home. 3. Boats in the driveway or street 4. Building without a permit 5. Converting a garage into another room 6. Allowing trash to pile 7. Running water causing damage Fall 1998 Herculean 9 �Public Services Nuisances and other Violations HOW do we enforce the ordinances? Our current procedure works like this: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. A 'complaint is made by concerned person. Our Public Services staff does an inspection of the potential violation. If it is a violation, a letter is sent to the responsible party to have it fixed within a certain tirne frame. A follow-up inspection is then done. If the violation is still not abated, then a second warning letter is sent, and a shorter tirne period is given to abate it. 6. Still no results, then a hearing may be scheduled before the City Council. The City Council has several options including to direct City staff to take care of the problem at the property owner's expense, to extend the time frame for compliance or to seek a court order. N OW the City is in the process of reviewing its enforcement procedures, and developing a procedure that will resolve the problems more quickly and efficiently, This will be done with your help. Hercules residents and landowners are offering their support and suggestions in conjunction with City staff, Everyone's help is needed, so become an informed citizen. All city ordinances are a matter of public record. Feel free to come by the Community Development and Public Services Department for more inforrnation. Pick up a pamphlet, and familiarize yourself with, many common ordinance violations that you may not know about, but that are still your responsibility. Your input is always welcome. We all want to keep the city clean and safe for everyone's enjoyrnent. By making yourself aware of the rules, we can work together with a common foundation for helping our city grow and develop in a positive and healthy environment. FOR MORE INFORMATION please contact Joanne Sapo rita at the Community Development and Public Services Department (510) 799-8241. 10 Fall 1998 Herculean '". �Public Services Help us save our wildlife! S'I'f.llllll)ltJUN l)f.l~tljl'If.N 1)ltl~'TJ~N'I'If.N best managment practice for homeowners for landscaping, grading, and pool maintenance In Hercules, stonn drains flow directly to local creeks and the Bay ~ith no treatment. Stonn water pollution is il serious problem for wild ,.. life dependent on our waterways and for the people who live near polluted streams or bay lands. Some common sources of this pollution include spilled oil, fuel, and fluids from vehicles and heavy equipment; construction debris; landscaping runoff containing pesticides \. or weed killers; materials such as used motor oil, antifreeze, and paint products that people pour or spill into a street or stonn drain. Seventeen cities, the County, and County Flood Control District have joined together to educate local residents and businesses to fight stonn drain pollution . We hope you will join us, by using the practices described in this article Many landscaping activities expose soils and increase the likelihood that earth and garden chemicals will run off into the stonn drains during irrigation or when it rains. Swimming pool water cOlltaimirlg chlorine and copper based algaecides should never be discharged to stonn drains. These chemicals are toxic to aquatic life. Landscaping/Garden Maintenance: I. 2. 3. 4. Use up pesticides. Rinse containers and use rinse water as product. Dispose of rinsed containers in the trash. Dispose of unused pesticide as hazardous waste. Collect lawn and garden clippings, pruning waste, and tree trimmings. Chip if necessary and compost. Do not blow or rake leaves, etc. into the street unless you are piling them for recycling. " PoollFountain/Spa Maintenance: Never discharge pool or spa water to a street or storm drain or to the sanitary sewer. 2. When emptying a pool or spa, let chlorine dissipate for a few days, and then recycle/ reuse water by draining it gradually onto a landscape area. 3. Do not use copper based algaecides unless absolutely necessary. Control algae with chlorine or other altemati ves to copper based pool chemicals. Copper is a powerful herbicide that is deadly to aquatic habitate. .. , "i; ;~~t~~' :~ ·i e~ ,~ ;, I. (jontrf.! Costa CleahWat~r PrOgram' (510)313-23.\50 " .. yontra Co~ta ~ounty .. ' (51 0) 3,1,3',2238 ii t~v»u' \:;,;!, ,::. '1;; City ot.Hercules . (510)79~'~247 ' ~';,;' , . , information aboi.J1.the ~pun~Yl'/jde~torrn , drain H'jEprO!ection program ano additional,broqhures, call: ., ,. :'fi I;:obmor\i )L ,!,"r,;' ~ " . ., Contra Costa Clean' Water p.rogram . 'j 255 Glacier. Orilla 'i' ' Ma[!in\iz, CA 94553 .,: (510)313-2360 -- .i, Fall 1998 Hercu lean II �Community Development Here's an update on the City s major projects - -_.- -- -- - - - - -- - - ---------- -- -- - - - - -- - - -- - - - - -- -- ---------- - Here's an update . • • LISTING OF MAJOR PROJECTS (as of August 11, 1998) 1. New Pacific Properties Specific Plan and Environmental Impact Report: 850 dwelling units on'tormer Pacific Refining Oil Company (156 acres) and ANR Freight Systems I ncorpora te d si t e (62.35 acres) _ Pro jec t description has been refi ned; request for proposal for e n v i ronmenta l impact report and project consultant in circulation as of 8-10 -9 8 . 2. Penterra/Schul.er Homes : 41 acres, 132 dwel li ng unit s project situated west o f San Pablo Avenue, ndrth of Hercules Avenue i 1 H phase=98 homes -in plan check s cage. (2 nd phas e~3 4 homes) 3. Citation Homes Site: 41 dwelling units on 7 acres north of Santa Fe Avenue, east of Pinole Stree t . Planned Deve l opmen t being prepared to be submi tted. 4. BRIDGE Housing : 6 0 dwe l l ing units for seniors on Civic Center site ; use pe r mit and parcel map a pproved, bui ldings in plan check review with County . Project will be under construction this Spr ing. 5 . Northview Pacific Laboratories : 47,000 square feet office /lab bui lding at 551 Linus Pauling Dr i ve, North Shore Business Park; site graded, f oundation plans approved; 4 0- 5 0 e mpl oyees 6 . A & B Die Casting : 60,000 square feet indust ria l office bldg at north east corner of Linus Pauling and Alfred Nobel Drive in North Shore Business Park; in plan check with Coun ty . 50 - 70 employees projected. 7 . Rigging International: 21 , 000 square feet building at 100 Linus Pauling Dr. i n North 20 - 22 employees in it ia lly. Shore Bus iness Park; plans being checked b y company. 2 5-30 at full ?peration. 12 Fall 1998 Herculean �Community Development What s going on ill the City of Hercules ? (continued from previous page) 8. Rite-Aid Pharmac y : 1 2, 696 square f ee t p h armacy a n d 456 s qua r e f e et d rive- thru kiosk a t south wes t co rner Turquo i s e Dr/Sycamore Ave. ; approved by Plann ing Commiss ion; no constru c tion drawings submi tte d. 9. Koll Deve l opment Company Design Review Per.mit 98-7 : 42 , 530 square feet speculat i v e industrial/office building o n 3 . 67 acres , Lot 14 o f Nor th Sh o re Busines s Pa r k , scheduled before Pl a n ni ng Commission on 8/ 17 /98 lO . Koll Develo pme n t Company Design Review Permit 98-8: 4 9 , 805 s quare fee t s pec u l a tive i n dustrial/office building on 3 .65 a c res , Lot 3 of No rth Sh o r e Bus i ness Park , sche d~ ul e d before Plannin g Commission o n 8 / 17 /9 8 11.Hercules P roperti e s Incorporated : 106 ac r e maste r p l anned community to be d eveloped. 12 . Gelsar Property : 10 4 acr e mas t er p l anned commu ni t y to be d eveloped . paid adverti.fmelll The NAACP needs You. For over eighty years the Asso- undefeated. Until that goal is ciat ion has led the civ il ri ghts reached. th e NAACP will conbaule to detinu e as th e stanHelp America. siroy barriers dard-bearer of JusHelp the NAACP. to equali ty for tice. p ressin g Join Today. Black Ameri A merk a to honor cans. Considerable progress has the lette r and essence of the been made. but rac.:ism is still Consitution. ,. U}'~~ The NAACP meets th e Je{;(md Wednesday (!f each month. The m eeriflK s are held } i'O/1/ 7:30 at rhe North Shore Indu strial Park. Mechanics Bank Operation Cenfer, 725 Alfred Nobel Drive, Hercules. CA 94547 (at H\~)' 4 & Sa n Pablo Ave.) For more il/fo call 869·3839 pm :s.~ igm" <a ~ e _ :l -j.,' \~I.t 1!IIJ Jig qj, • ~-8:'­ Fall 1998 Herculean 13 �Library News The Infant-Toddler Lapsit will be offered for the first time this/all TEEN READ WEEK "Read... for the fun of it" ij : ,,;. It·~I,an a:11 too' familiar story. The 4"'year Qld who begged for b.e dtime :stories is now a 14-year,oldwho is more ihterested 'in MTV and Gomputer games . ttjan opening any book. The teen years arl;> Ii! time when many kids stop reading; and fest SGores drop. To " Ghange. ihis scenario, ' the Pinole" Hercules Branch Library will join the Young Adult Liprary Services Association , Amercian Library ' Association, and the National . Educ'a tion Society in sponsoring , National Teen Read Week, October 19,25, 1998. The goal is to remind teens . that reading is important, fun and at the library, it's free. It can be done anytime, .,' anyplace. >f'" In October, the Library will fIlature 'i'.extensive displays of fun books fOF .,' teens, and make these books availaBle ( . for borrowing. Information will also be available for parents and otheradults to use in encouraging teen reading. The branch of the Contra Costa Library which serves Hercules and Pinole is located at 2935 Pinole Valley Road, across from Pinole Valley High School. The phone number during open hours is 758-2741 . Pinole Branch Hours: Monday 1 pm to 9 Tuesday 10 am to 6 Wednesday 1 pm to 9 Thursday Closed Friday 1 pm to 5 Saturday 10 am to 5 Sunday Closed .~. 14 , Fall 1998 Herculean pm pm pm PIT) pm INFANT-TODDLER LAPSIT A new Infant·Toddler Lapsit program will asked to attend with their young child. be offered for the first time this fall at The new program , the Preschool the branch of the Contra Costa County Story time for ages 3-5 will Library serving Hercules & Pinole. continue to be offered, as The program purpose is to share well as the Book Buddies , ,?' program in which trained with parents & children ,.s-~~ .~-f- ."0 ~ volunteers read to from birth through two, the sImple ~ ~~# ~?;V~~:'# children ages 2-8 after ~-~~ .--::.~~ ::§§ stories, rhymes, & ~ ,,-::~; . ~.s$' school. songs that lead a child ~~q(:;> Call the Library after Labor to develop such pre· reading ~ Day for the scheduled times of skills such as listening , language the above programs. Consult the development, a deep love of books and library hours in this issue and phone a desire to learn to read. Parents are 758·2741. ell ANNUAL BOOK SALE The Friends of the Library will hold their Annual Book Sale in the library meeting roorn at 2935 Pinole Valley Road on October 17·18. On Saturday, Oct. 17, a presale for members only will be held from 9:00·10:00 a.m., and memberships are available for purchase at the door. The general sale, open to the public, will be held 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. On Sunday, Oct. 18, all remaining books will be half price frorn 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. The Friends also have an ongoing book sale in the library. For location of these books, ask Library staff. The Friends raise several thousand dollars each year to support services and programs at the Pinole· Hercules branch library. For more information or to become a member of the Friends group, call the library at 758-2741. :$> Tfl6 SALE �Library News Homework help is available at the library HOMEWORK HELP AT PINOLE MIDDLE SCHOOL For the fourth year, the Pinole-Hercules branch library is partnering with the Ed Fund to provide Homework Help as part of the After-School Enrichment Program at Pinole Middle School, beginning October 5th. Assistance is available to any Pinole Middle School students who drop in on Mondays and Wednesdays immediately after school at the school library. AFTER sc .... 60i.J> TEEN TUTO,RI~Gc " . ...," . BEGlNS :~:;i~ c:;" f + :~: /l~:';~;;' . ':f:,;, .;"'~:;:'!:" '• . The Pinole-Hercules branctr lihila,y Wi!! begin after: school Teen Peer Tutorings!,,~,sio~~d6r High~choor' 'stude.l1ts on Monday, s<;>ptei'(lber 2iHrdm 3:30-S:DP " in the library meeting; room .lIt 29~5 Pinole v'l.II,ey : Road, Pinole. The free, &9P-i~.:seivit~ . is offe~ed.'· . each Monday and Tuesday- afternoon to ·.any· high :' Adults may join the program either as volunteer Homework Helpers •. ~chool student needing,help with "di~icult su5ject. . or as paid tutors by calling Janet Hildebrand at Pinole Library, 758High;'Sl2hool stu(fen\S Wh9,VpJun!eer:to,:serve 'Ispeer-,' 2741. or Susan Wittenberg of the Ed Fund at 233-1464. Interested '\otol'$ '''''' eligible.to receive c911ege credit at CoJ1t,am adults must be willing to make a commitment for two afternoons a Cbst" College, and will receive a cel'{;flc~te fro';"i!I'i<;>W . library aCknowledgirrgtheir work;'s ,~ol~nteers . . , , ..' week from October through May, must submit to a fingerprint check, and must provide certification of TB clearance. .. ' :::«" ,\Li;~:':I;i:!' ."; . ':,., Info is available at the Pinole Middle School Office regarding the program schedule of after school activities, which are free. ., advertisement EMMA M. MAGBITANG oflhe New York Life Insurance CQrnpany has recently been recognized by the General Office in San Francisco as the #1 " Lives Protector" for the first quarter of 1998. Emma, who joined New York Life in 1986 and who has a broad background in both personal and business insurance planning, operates her own office in the commercial area of Hercules, California. :r~. Emma received this recognition by protecting more number of lives than any other agent in the San Francisco office. ':~'i:~ L oca ' I..... Ul,3Ul.. · ", Emma was also honored this past year for her efforts by earning the National Quality Award, National Sales Achievement Award, and Home Services Quality Sales Award from the National Association of Life Underwriters (NALU). The NALU, located in Washington D.C., confers these awards to promote and recognize excellence in client and customer representation. Only ten to fifteen of the nation's insurance agents receive one of these annual, prestigious NALU '" industry awards. ';" Agent From;::c. . .' Hercules ' .J: Receives B()t,J Local and . National Honor Among these awards, Emma also was qualified for the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) for the fifth ye ar in a row. MDRT is an international, independent association of nearly 19,000 sales professionals in the life insurance-based financial services business. MDRT members are business and community leaders and represent about 450 life in surance companies from more than 50 nations . Less than 6% of all agents in the industry worldwide achieve this recognition. Fall 1998 Herculean 15 �1 Public Safety Please slow down for the safety of our children Ongoing problems occur wh en parents are dropping off or pic k~ ing up their children from school. They ofte n doubl e park "j ust for a few seco nds." Any pare nt who has parti c ipated in the dail y 10and-from school ritual is famili ar with the scene : traffic is backed up, some pa'r k across the street, children are runnin g in every direction, some datI into traffi c, and some ope n ca r doors in fronl of ongoing vehicles. Thi s is a dangerous situation. It is even more dan gerous when vehi cles exceed the speed limit in these areas. How can we "do something" abou t these hazards? We have two options: the Police Department t.:an write tickets to every vi olator; or, get the cooperation of every parent and driver 10 obey all ru les of the road and drive res ponsibl y, which is the preferred o ption. Here are some tips from the Ame ri can Automobile Associati on: Every year the Police Department receives requests to "do something" about the hazardous situation in front of our local elementary ~chools. Speed and traffic congestion, combined with datting children, create a tragedy waiting to happen. Consider letting your children wa lk to school. T he exerci se is good for them! Teac h them how to do so safely. Carpool with nei ghbors to reduce the number of cars at the sc hool. Use desig nated drop-off areas. If there is no such area, arrange a specific place to meet your children - on the same side of the street as the sc hool and away fro m congestion. See if school officials can dismiss "walkers" and "riders" from differe nt sides of the school or at differe nt times. Comply wi th the speed limits, Don't do uhl e park. Teach your children good safe ty habi ts whe n ge tting in and o ut of cars and crossing streets. Concern for our children's educatio n and safety go hand- in-hand. You don't want a child injured, or a ticket. anymore than we do. Slow down for the safety of the children , Thank you for your help. IT'S A PARTY!: neighbors meeting neighbors On Saturday, July 18 th, neighbors on Sequoia Road got together for a good old fashion ed block party. Howard Paulk coordi nated the effort in order for neighbors to get to know eac h other and he lp maintain a safe neighborhood, Some residents have li ved in the neighborhood for over twenty years an d were meeti ng their neighbors for the first time. Police C hief Michael Tye a nd Po lice Commande r Tom Muehleisen sto pped by the block part y for a sa mple o f the neighborhood hospitalit y, Chi ef Tye praised Howard and the nei g hb ors for their efforts to keep th e ir ne ighbo rhood sa fe. Neighborhood get-togethers such as thi s are an excellent way to establish a foundat ion for neighborhood watch grou ps. The Police Department commends Howard and hi s ne ighbors for the ir e fforts and community spirit on Sequoia Road. 16 Fall 1998 Herculean �\~ Public Safety Approximately 1,500 people each year are killed infiream1s related accidellls - - - - - .... Y:?=- Fire Safety - - - - It's the Law - - - , Approx[mately 1,500 people each year are killed in firearms related accidents. The incidents of accidental shootings and recent school shootings around the country call attention to the danger of unsecured guns in the hands of children. In California, you can be held criminally and civilly liable if a child causes injury or Gun and sporting magazines usually have numerous ads for safes and locks. death using your unsecured firearm. Teach your children firearm safety! Do not Many tragedies could be avoided if some allow unsupervised access to guns. If your child simple precautions are taken: sees a gun, he/she should: o Do not keep guns loaded. o Stop o Keep guns in a safe or locked container. o Don't touch o A trigger guard lock will prevent a gun from o Leave the area being fired. o Tell an adult o Even simple bicycle style cable locks can be used to block most firearms from being fired or loaded. Remember: Your child may be intelligent, mature and know how to safely handle firearms, You can find several types of locks, locking but what about his/her friends? Are you always boxes or even safes at the local hardware store. there? Apr May False Alarms Suspicious Circumstances Juvenile Complaints Miscellaneous Disturbances Jun 57 63 88 34 32 44 24 28 39 16 31 31 15 11 19 10 3 9 9 12 3 2 Other Calls: Assaults Burglary Residential Automobile Auto Theft Vandalism 4 5 16 Fall 10 12 J 99~ Herculean 17 �Public Safety The Police Department is actively recruiting The Hercules Police Department is Activelv Recruiting for Communitv Volunteers! We are looking for SUPPORT SERVICES ASSISTANTS, POLICE EXPLORERS, AND RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS ... The Hercules Police Department takes great pride in the quality of Officers and Administrative staff who have the specialized training necessary to provide for its day-to-day operations. The Department is also proud of its professional staff and realizes that direct Community involvement is an important element in ensuring effective communication with the citizens they serve. In addition, the Police Department recognizes that in order to expand its current level of services, it must augment its existing resources with of volunteers. This is an excellent opportunity for youth wanting to establish "work experience", for homemakers looking for activities outside the home and for Seniors interested in serving the Community. To this end, the Department encourages and solicits all residents of the Community to join in this call for volunteers. SUPPORT SERVICES ASSISTANTS THE POSITION: Typical of most Police agencies in the area, the Department is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. During these hours, the Department is able to maintain a broad range of services that includes responding by telephone to a wide range of questions from citizens, property/vehicle releases, complying with document requirements, finger printing and a variety of other administrative functions that could require taking an officer off the streets. The performing of these functions are not only necessary but an important aspect in how the Community perceives the Department's responsiveness to their needs. 18 Fall 1998 Herculean �Public Safety Community volunteers are needed continued from previous page The Department is looking for Community volunteers who will contribute to its support service needs and allow existing staff to engage in other projects and duties. Assistance with maintenance of the Department's Web page, desktop publishing, database development and other computer activities would be very helpful.. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Minimum age of 18 years, high school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent; AA degree (preferred, but not required); computer skills desirable but not necessary, no criminal history and a strong interest to serve. POLICE EXPLORER THE POSITION: The Police Department's Explorer Program is also a voluntary program. Exploring is the young adult division of the Boy Scouts of America. Explorers are young men and women who join Explorer posts organized by businesses, govemment agencies and other community organizations. The intent of law enforcement Exploring is to educate and involve youth in police operations, to interest them in law enforcement activities, and to establish an awareness of the complexities of police services. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 14 through 20 years of age; must be enrolled in school and maintain a 2.0 GPA or better; no criminal record; able to work well with others and have a willingness to learn . RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS THE POSITION: Service to the Hercules Police Department Reserve Program is voluntary, too. Reserves perform a variety of law enforcement duties, both independently and under the direction of a full -time police officer. The City requires a minimum commitment of 16 to 20 hours per month devoted to Reserve duties, which mainly consist of the preservation of peace, prevention of crime, and the protection of life and property. Reserve Police Officers will establish and maintain effective relationships with all members of the community, strive to achieve and maintain the department's goals and mission, and continuously enhance themselves through both professional and personal growth. Although the Reserve Police Officer is a non-paid position, some paid assignments are available throughout the year. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: United States citizen; 19 years of age; no prior felony conviction; Possession of a valid Class "C' driver's license. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma, G.E.D. , or equivalent; A.A. degree (preferred, but not required); Satisfactory completion of the Reserve Police Officer's Academy, consisting of Modules A and B (proof of completion required). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE HERCULES POLICE DEPARTMENT AT [510] 799-8260 OR BY MAIL - 111 CIVIC DRIVE, HERCULES, CA., 94547 OR ON OUR WEB PAGE WWW.CI.HERCULES.CA.US/POLICElHPDHOME. Fall 1998 Herculean 19 �Fire District Rodeo-Hercules Fire District News Rodeo-Hercules Fire District News On October7, 1998, the Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection will hold a public hearing concerning the District's proposal to levy a supplemental fire safety benefit assessment. The proposed assessment would supplement the District's existing benefit assessment, reaffirmed by property owners in April 1997. Under the current assessment a property owner is charged $52.00 per risk unit and under the proposed supplemental fire safety assessment, the charge would be an additional $59.00 per risk unit. The Fire District provides fire protection services to the City of Hercules and the unincorporated Town of Rodeo. The Fire District's budget for providing these services, including the existing benefit assessment levy, totals approximately $1.9 Million. The Fire District is proposing to levy a supplemental fire protection benefit assessment in order to·'p rovide a higher level of service than the additional revenue will allow. In the absence of such an assessment, the District would be limited to its existing budget revenues to provide fire services-- funded from property tax revenues and the existing benefit assessment, as well as develope~ fees generated from both Hercules and Rodeo .. With the existing revenue base, the District provides a certain level of service throughout the affected community. This level of service means that approximately 15 firefighters operate out of two (2) full time stations, one in Rodeo and one in Hercules. With the addition of the supplemental assessment monies, the District would be able to provide a funding base for four (4) additional firefighting personnel. This will enable the District to provide a three-member engine company response in most instances, and a higher-level response. The Fire District currently provides a two-member engine company response in most instances. The three-member crew response is considerably safer and provides a much higher level of service. The enhanced manpower and base of two stations will allow the District to continue to work in conjunction with neighboring jursidictions with automatic aid. The supp lemental assessme nt will also fund replacement of aging equipment. In the event you have questions regarding the assessment discussed in this article, please contact the Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District office at 799-4561. Questions may be directed to the Fire Chief/Administrator Dinnis Salmi. WEED ABATEMENT!! At the risk of sounding like a broken record, or being accused of crying wolf, the Fire District would like to remind everyone, that removing fire hazards on your property is a vital link to fire safety in our entire community. The potential remains for a wildfire within our Fire District which could greatly impact people and homes. The Fire District relies on you to lessen hazards around your homes and make our job less difficult in the event of a wildfire. Steps taken by you will reduce the potential of that small fire in the back yard or open space from becoming a raging, out of control wildfire. The Fire District's fuel management program in cooperation with the City of Hercules and Town of Rodeo has proven it's worth time and time again. If fires in their early stages of development don't have the fuel necessary to grow beyond our ability to control, then we have won the battle before it even starts. . Again, without the cooperation and support of the community our record of the past several years where no persons or structures have been severly injured or damaged as a result of a wildfire, simply would not be possible. The Fire District wishes to thank you, and urges you to continue your efforts to make our community as fire safe as possible. 20 Fall 1998 Herculean �Fire District Be careful using propane grills Propane Grill Pose Fire Threat Because of a recent increase in propane barbecue related fires, the Fire District is reissuing this' warning and infonnation from a recent article published in The California Fire Service Magazine by Montie S. Day. Summer is over, however many will continue to barbecue throughout the year. Consumers need to be aware of a few precautions which must be observed when perfonning "The Backyard Barbecue". As with any appliance which uses an open flame, especially one fueled by liquid propane gas (LPG) you must use caution and common sense. About 1986 the United States Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) noted a substantial increase in the number of propane burn victims reporting to emergency rooms. As a result of this increase in injuries related to LPG fueled devices the CPSC contracted with an independent expert to make a detennination 'f.ll1iiii;;;;? of the source of the injuries. As a result of that study it was discovered the new "propanc':"""";;;;",J grills" market was a major contributor and major cause for the increased number of injuries. \)IL..- What this means to you as an owner or potential owner of a LPG barbecue grill is, safety must be foremost when operating one of these devices. The circumstances which have led to past injuries are inherent with the design and use of such systems. Basic safety tips which should be followed if you own or plan to purchase a liquid propane gas barbecue grill: #20 or "5 gallon" cyclinders may be legally filled to only 4.7 gallons and consumers generally have no warning if the cylinder is overfilled. The overfilled cylinders, combined with the use or storage of a spare cylinder in or around the grill unit, is a potential deadly combination. Do not store a "spare cycIinder" in or around the grill, iJ.1 the garage, house or other enclosed areas. Inspect your grill regularly for loose connections and broken or worn parts. Do not operate the grill if you detect an unusually strong odor of propane. Do not operate the grill within any enclosed structure (inside your home, garage, etc.) Keep your barbecue out of direct sunli~ht to prevent the LPG from expanding, and causing release of pressure. If the grill is in use when this happens, the gas will be ignited potentially causing serious injury or property damage. If you have a leaking LPG barbecue grill, turn off the main valve at the tank. If this does not stop the leak, call 911. Never attempt to use a malfunctioning grill. Never consider a tank to be empty, always consider it full. Fall 1998 Herculean 21 �RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES Chairperson ••.•••••.••.•.•••• Joanne Ward Vice Chair....................Michelle Itagaki Commissioners...............•. Gloria Perez Bill Prather Janet Taraya lack Wright The Community Services Commission meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the City Coundl Chambers, 111 Civic Dn've. The first meeting of the month is dedicated to regular Commission business, and the second meeting is dedicated to the planning and coordination of Citywide spedal events, such as the Cultural Festival and Sister City Celebration. All individuals or organizations are encouraged to attend the meetings and provide suggestions and feedback to the Commission members. Administration Recreation Manager ....................• Alexander Hall Administrative ...................... yolanda Rico-Chinn Secretary Facility Rentals, Recreation Classes, Community Events Recreation Supervisor....... Marsha Reynolds Senior Services, Sports Programs & Aquatics Recreation Supervisor..................... Pedro Jimenez Senior Center Coordinator............... Mike Goularte Sports Coordinator........................... Greg Dwyer Children's Programs Recreation Supervisor................. Ambram Bonham 22 Fall 1998 Herculean Ohlone Child Care/Day Camp 1616 Pheasant Drive 799-8224 or 799-8212 Child Care Coordinator........................ Diana Fall Lapine Child Care/Tiny Tots 1905 Lapine Road 799-8259 or 799-8235 Child Care Coordinator....................... Pat Hewitt Hanna Ranch Child Care 2480 RefUgio Valley Road Child Care Coordinator..................Beverly Dupree �RECREATION & COMMUNNITY SERVICES 1998 Hercules Piranhas Swim TeamA wards Ceremony The Hercules Piranhas Swim Team proudly presents its Aquatic SeasDn Extended VntilSeptember Z7th! Weekend Public Swim Saturday & Sunday Dropin fee: I :30 to 6 p.m. to September 27 $2.75 Adult & $1.7517 & under Lap Swim/Master Swim (minimum of seven participants) MWF 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday 10 to 12 noon & 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday 10 to 12 noon Drop in fee: $2.75 Adults & $1.7517 & under No classes will be held September 7 & 11 Water Exercise 20904-J MWF (minimum of 4 participants) Fee: $20/res-$25 non-res 12-1 p.m. 8/31-9/10 Deep Water Exercise (minimum of 4 participants) 20905-J Fee: $25/res-$30 nan-res Class needs a minimum of 4 participants MWF 11 to 12 noon 9/16-9/25 second annual awards night ceremony on September 19, 1998. Proudparents, family members and team participants are cordially invited to attend. This season the Piranhas accomplished many team and individual goals. Since this was the Piranhasfirst officialyear as a swim team, the biggest challenge the team faced was recruiting more swimmers. By mid-June, the team grew to 150 swimmers! Another big challenge was to teach new swimmers and their families how swim meets are organized. In just months, swimmers leamed the basics ofall four competitive strokes and in what orderthey areperformed at a meet. Meanwhile adults leamed how to time swimmers, organized a snack bar and formed a task force group. The Piranhas had an outstanding season andfor putting their bestfin forward the Recreation and Community Services Division would like to say great job! The Recreation and Community Services Division would like to thank the participants and all the parents that volunteered their time and talents. What agreat team! Parent Infant Toddler Fee: $3 per class for parent or couple and child. MWF 12:15-1:15 p.m. 8/31-9/25 I I Above some -our great swimmers! Photo above: swimmers waiting for the starter signal. Spring 1998 Herculean 23 �19fh 7fnnuaf V1cfor1an Crafts !Jaire CZJ(),W (lJtR/ ~ iJwiied, UY of atteJu/; fAe; ~ ~ 19t1v cfA~ 9J~ c;JaiJte; 0411 .$~, ~ 14t1v 10 {l/. /111 UY 5 (21. /111. & .$undtuf, ~ 15 10 {l/. cfAduiP /111. UY 4 f2!. /111. cfA~ $1 ~ wuieJv 12 c;J~ c(J~~fAe;~ ~<1J~, ~9;¥,~ ~~&~! �RENTAL FACILITIES Introducing ... guide to the EVENT RESOURCE LISTING!! Your one-stop resource local merchants who specialize in providing services for your special social occasions. This listing was uniquely designed to aid potential Hercules facility rental applicants with the following categories of services ... Local merchants and service providers are encouraged to participate as a means ofbenefiting your business and potentially expanding your clientele. A listing in the Events Resource Binder is good for a one year period. If you sign up anytime before November 1997, your business will receive up to a five month bonus listing through December 1998. For pricing and additional information, please call the Recreation Program Assistant at (510) 799-8291. • Catering • Florists • Balloonists • Event Planning and Coordination • Formal Wear Rentals • Invitations and Printing .• Entertainers • Photographers • Janitorial Supplies • Decorators • Transportation • Rental Companies • Party Supplies • Bridal Supplies Brought to You By the Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Fall1998 Herculean 25 �RENTAL FACILITIES IUtlUr you are hosting a wufl[ing reception, 6irtfu{ay party, or any otlUr special occasion, tlU Jiercuies Park:§ and'i?screation invites you to sliare your precious 11Wments in any of our avai£a6fe facifities. 'Wefcome!! The FoxbQJ:p Community Center is located at 1025 Canterbury Avenue, situated in the Foxboro Neighborhood Park. This facility is best suited for small parties and meetings not to exceed 48 people. The facility has one small assembly room, restrooms, street parking, and a large . outdoor park area including tennis and basketball courts. This facility does not have kitchen facilities. The Hercules Senior Center is located at 111 Civic Drive, adjacent to the City Center Plaza. This facility is best suited for parties and meetings not to exceed 100 people. It has one large assembly room, with a wooden floor suitable for dancing. Additional areas include a kitchen, outdoor patio area with barbeque, restrooms, and large parking lot. The Ohlone Community Center is located at 190 Turquoise Drive, adjacent to the Ohlone Neighborhood Park. This facility is best suited for small parties and meetings not to exceed 75 people. The Ohlone Center has one medium sized assembly room, a residential kitchen, outdoor patio, restrooms, and a small parking lot. The Historic Clubhouse is located at 535 Railroad Avenue overlooking the beautiful San Pablo Bay. This facility is in the City's Historic District and is registered as a National Historic Building. It is best suited for parties, fundraisers, and wedding receptions not to exceed 160 people. It has one large assembly room, a kitchen, serving room, bar room, bay window alcove, restrooms, and a parking lot. 26 Fall 1998 Herculean �I RENTAL FACILITIES enta{ Procu[ures: :ror aetai{u[ infonnation on rentaC jees, aate avai{a6i{ty, ana app{ieation proceaures, you maypief(up a :racuity Jlpp{ieation pac(qt at tfie Cvmmunity/ Swim Center auring normae6usiness hours. 'Ilie pacf:!t contains step-6y-step instruetions for 600f(jng a{{ of tfie City sfaciCities. '1\.eservations wi{{ 6e receivea on a first come, first I!lft_'-serve 6asis. '1\.eservations wi{{ afso 6e ta(qn no more than one year in aavance, ana no Cess than one montli prior to tfie event cfate. The Community/Swim Center is located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. This facility is situated within a beautiful valley surrounded by eucalyptus groves and open space. This facilty is best suited for parties, fundraisers, and other social events not to exceed 300 people. The Community Center includes one large assembly room with a portable stage, three multi-purpose rooms, outdoor patio area, restrooms, and a parking lot. The Community Center Gymnasium is available for rental for volleyball and basketball games for private individuals or company events! Rental includes sports equipment, portable bleacher units, restrooms, outdoor patio area, and parking lot. Refugio Valley Park Gazebo is very popular for outdoor weddings because of its unique design and proximity to the lake. The scenic view and easy access provide a unique location for any outdoor celebration! Electricity is available, however, rental does not include tables or chairs. Woodfield, Ohlone, and Hanna Ballfields are available for private or company rentals. There is a two hour minimum on all field rentals. Rental of these facilities does not include sports equipment or field preparations. Fall1998 Herculean 27 �CLASSES OIL PAINTING DOG OBEDIENCE Have fun while leaming to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors. Students will also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. The course allows students to learn on an individual basis at their own pace, while developing talents that they have been wishing to accomplish for years. There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply information will be provided when registering. Basic dog obedience helps to develop a confident relationship between dog and handler. This class is designed for both pet and owner and will teach you to train your dog with kindness, not abuse. The beginning class is designed for dogs over 4 months of age and will teach the handler how to train his/her dog to heel, sit, stay, stand and come on command. The first class will be an orientation held at the Community/Swim Center. Do not bring your dog to the orientation. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center Maria S.C. Davi $27 resl$30 non-res 31516-A Tues 9129-11/17 Location: Instructor: Ohlone Elementary School Yard Eileen Hanson 1:00-3:00 pm Beginner Class Fee: $35 res/$38 non-res A $5 late registration fee will be charged for any registration received after the first class meeting. HERCULES PUBLIC STARGAZING Looking for something different for an evening out? Want something fun, educational, and free to do in the evening with the children? Under clear night skies' right here in Hercules, see exciting, brilliant views of the moon, planets, beautiful star clusters, galaxies, the Milky Way, and other wonders through telescopes and binoculars, and leam about what you see. Come to our public stargazing program conducted by experienced amateur astronomers for the benefit and enjoyment of sky watchers of all ages. If you are a teacher, bring your class; if a parent, bring your children. If you are an amateur astronomer, novice or expert, bring your own binoculars and telescopes and share your knowledge and enthusiasm. Please, no smoking or alcohol, and no flashlights without a red filter. Dress warm. For more information, call (510) 526-5974. On scheduled evenings, call (510) 799-8237 after 7:30 p.m. Location: Foxboro Neighborhood Park Instructors: David Harris, Lance Shaw, & Walt Meadows Fee: No Charge Sept. 26, Oct. 24, Nov 14, Dec 12 Dates: Sat At dusk Time: • Weather permitting! Partly cloudy OK! 28 Fall 1998 Herculean 31509-A 31509-B Sat Sat 9/12-10/17 10/24-1215 10:00-11 :00 am 10:00-11 :00 am Intermediate Class Fee: $35 resl$38 non-res 31510-A 31510-B Sat Sat 9/12-10/17 10/24-1215 9:00-10:00 am 9:00-10:00 am �CLASSES I BEGINNING BALLROOM DANCING Dazzle your friends by learning basic steps and variations in FOX TROT (Upa hill) and WEST COAST SWING (Whip rhythms). You'll also learn some basic steps in MERENGUE. Adu~s of all ages are invaed to experience the joy of partner dancing! This is an outstanding opportuntty for newcomers to learn the basics of '1ead and follow" dancing, and for seasoned dancers to sharpen their skills and learn new steps. Senior Center Location: Instructors: Mr. & Mrs. Jeny August Assisted by: Mr. & Mrs. Gani Tolentino $65 res/$70 non-res for 13 weeks (20 hours) Fee: 31504-A Thur 9/10-1211 0 No Class on November 26. 7:3()"9pm For a better dance experience, wear leather-soled shoes and clothing suitable for a pleasant dance event. Individuals: Register 112 hour early at the first class on a first come basis. Couples: Register 1/4 hour early atthefirst class, or preregister at the Communtty/Swim Center. INTERMEDIATE BALLROOM DANCING Expand your dancing repertoire by learning steps and variations in AMERICAN WALTZ (Butterfly twinkles), TANGO (Foot games). and a brand new SWING variation called the August SpeCial! You'll also learn some basic steps in MERENGUE. Adu~ of all ages are invited to enhance their joy of partner dancing! This is an outstanding opportunity for seasoned dancers to review some basics, and learn new steps, styles, and combinations. Location: Instructors: Assisted by: Fee/person: Senior Center Mr. & Mrs. Jerry August Mr. & Mrs. Gani Tolentino $65 res/$70 non-res for 13 weeks (20 hours) 31505-A Thur 9/10-12110 No Class on November 26. 8:30-10 pm 'Save over 17% by signing up for both the Beginning and Intermediate classes! $110 per person (resident) and $115 per person (non-resident). Individuals: Register 1/2 hour early at the first class on a first come basis. Couples: Register 1/4 hour early at the first class, or preregister at the Community/Swim Center. TRADITIONAL FOLK DANCING BY KARILAGAN, INCORPORATED This class is a unique opportunity for those interested in the Philippine culture to pass on Traditional Folk Dances such as the Tinikling, Banga, Maria Clara, and Sultana to future generations within our community. .Karilagan, Incorporated was formed in September 1995 to provide youths with a positive alternative to negative pressure, and has now joined forces with the City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department. These classes are ongoing and students may enroll at any time. Performances are held throughout the Bay Area, and all levels of experience are welcome! Active parent participation is required. Location: Times: Instructors: Fee: Senior Center Friday, 6:30 pm-1 0:30 pm Lilli Abrantes and Adele Laput $25 per family plus costumes Fall 1998 Herculean 29 �CLASSES ~~ INVESTMENT BASICS This course will introduce you to basic information about stocks, mutual bonds, mutual funds, and other common securities. The course will include such topics as tax-free investing, alternatives to low-yield CDs, mutual funds, retirement planning, and how to read the financial pages. No previous experience necessary. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Press Room Dr. Richard Speed, Ph.D. $15 res/$18 non-res (single rate) $20 res/$23 non-res (couple rate) 31511-A 31511-B Thurs Tues Sept 3,10,17 Oct 6,13,20 7:00-8.30 pm 7:00-8:30 pm CREATING POETRY Writing poetry is a wonderful way to express yourself. For five weeks you'll have an opportunity to leam the basics of writing poetry for fun or for publication. If you are already a poet, you'll have a forum for polishing your work, trying poetic forms new to you, or becoming more prolific in your desire to write or to publish. This class will also touch on writing greeting cards and song lyrics. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center Sue Clark $45 resl$50 non-res 31501-0 Tues 9/15-10/13 You will receive guidance and inspiration on how to plan, research, write, and publish your memoirs or family history, plus tips on the basics of good writing. This class will include "memory sparkers", how to organize your ideas, ways to achieve variety in your life story, how to use photos and documents, an A to Z checklist and excerpts to read from other writer's histories and memoirs. Senior Center Sue Clark $35 res/$40 non-res 31502-A Wed 30 Fall 1998 Herculean 9/09-9130 payoff allyourconsumerdebtin 1 to 3 years, how to payoff your 30 year mortgage in another 3 to 4 years, how to operate on 100% cash and never use credtt again, how to become invulnerable to economic ups and downs, how to save more than $1,000,000 of retirement wealth in the same amount of time tt would take you to payoff your mortgage, how all of this can be done with your current income, and much, much, more! This class is not taught by financial planners or insurance agents, and no investments or insurance will be advocated or sold. This workshop uses a linear math debt-elimination and wealth building strategy and is strictly educational. Please bring a calculator and a list of all your debts, showing balances, interest rates, and monthly payments (principle and interest only). Location: Instructors: Phone No. Fee: Communtty Swim Center, Village Room AI Bedford and Jenn~er Le Pore (707) 447-7263 $35 resl$40 non-res (single rate) $60 res!$65 non-res (couples rate), mandatory $5 workbook fee, $39 optional textbook 31502-8 Sat October 10 9:00-12:00 noon 7:30-9:30 pm WRITE YOUR MEMOIRS OR FAMILY HISTORY Location: Instructor: Fee: DEBT FREE AND PROSPEROUS ASPIRING WRITERS These writing courses are designed for adults or teens who are intermediate/advanced writers. Participants will explore all forms of writing depending on the interests of class members. Various forms will include biographies, autobiographies, joumals, essays, short stories, novels, and poetry. Information on how to market one's writing will also be provided throughout the course. Location: Instructor: Fee: Communtty/Swim Center, Press Room Sue Clark $50 res/$55 non-res Intermediate/Advanced 31501-A Wed 3:00-4:00 pm 10121-12123 7:30-9 pm �CLASSES BASIC FIRST AID TRAINING RESUSCITATION (CPR) This course will teach one-rescuer CPR and foreign body airway obstruction for adults, children, and infants. The class will consist of lecture and practice on mannequins. The teachings follow those approved by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). A certfficate of completion will be issued through Delucchi's First Aid Training and Supply. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Press Room Delucchi's First Aid Certffied Instructors $35 res/$40 non-res 31508-A Sat October 17 Medic First Aid is a basic eight hcurtraining course in emergency care. CPR and other important emergency care sKills are combined in the course, which allows the student to function w~h one consistent set of priorities in a medical emergency. The training is accomplished in seven modules of instruction, and students will receive a wallet card & certfficate of completion. Please bring a bag lunch. Location: Instructor: Fee: 8-11am 31517-A 31517-8 Community/Swim Center, Press Room Delucchi's First Aid Training Certffied Instructors $45 resi$50 non-res, plus a $5 materials fee for certffication packet and handbook Sat Sat 9/19 11121 8am-4:30pm 8am-4:30 pm YOUTH OIL PAINTING MODEL AIRPLANE BUILDING AND FLYING Youths, ages ~-17 will enjoy learning how to build and fly their own model airplanes. Students will learn the basic science of power flight while having a lot of fun. Every new student will receive a control-line gas-powered model ''The Plater". Continuing students will build a balsa wood model. The real reward comes when they are able to fly their gas-powered model. Class fee includes a one year membership to the Academy of Model Aeronautics which will allow the student to fly his or her model under liability and accident/medical insurance. The class is ongoing and students may enroll at anytime . Parents are welcome to attend. For more information, call (510) 245-9310 after 6:00 pm or (415) 8999111 during the day. Location: Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Community Center Heman Lee $25 resi$30 non-res for one year membership plus $1 for AMA insurance due to instructor. 51533-A Sat On-going 9 am-Noon Youth, ages 7-17 years, will have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors. Your child will also leam about lights, shad9ws, and compos~ion perspective. This course allows students to leam on an individual basis at their own pace, while making new friends and developing new talents. Location: Instructor. Fee: Community/Swim Center Maria S.C. Davi $27 resl$3O non-res 31521-A . 31521-8 Tues Fri 10/02-11120 10/02-11120 3:30-5 pm 3:30-5 pm There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply information will be provided at time of registration. Fall 1998 Herculean 31 �CLASSES ROMPER GYM PRE-GYMNASTICS Come explore with your child as they learn and grow. Romper Gym is designed especially· for the two to four year old who wants to explore but requires parental assistance and encouragement. Matthew Silveria brings over 12 years of motivating and training experience to assist the parent in instructing their children to balance, control movement and grow in this upbeat experience. This fun-filled class is designed for children 7 and older, and for advanced tumbling students, who are preparing for a more advanced gymnastics experience. Emphasis will be on balance, coordination, flexibility and strength. Location: Instructor. Fee: Community/Swim Center Matthew Silveria $35 resl$38 non-res 31526-A Sat 9/26-10/24 Sat 11/7-12119 31526-B No class November 14 and 28 9:00-9:45 am 9:00-9:45 am TINY TUMBLERS Enjoy the fun while developing body awareness. This class is designed for children ages 4 through 6 and leads students to learn stretches, rolls, balance and cartwheels in a playful and safe environment. Location: Instructor. Fee: Community/Swim Center & Ohlone Community Center Matthew Silveria $35 res/$38 non-res 31522-A Sat 9/26-10/24 31522-B Sat 11/7-12119 No class on November 14 and 28. 10:00-10:45 am 10:00-10:45 am LEARNING STAR~ PRESCHOOL 6:45 A.M. to 6:15 P.M. Ages 3 Months - 5 Years Old ·FAMILY DAYCARE· ·BALANCED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM· ·KINDERGARTEN PREPARATION" ·INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION" · Full or Part-Time· ·NUTRITIOUS MEALS & SNACKS· LICENSE NO. 070215056 245-8100 32 Fall 1998 Herculean Location: Instructor. Fee: Community/Swim Center Matthew Silveria $35 res/$38 non-res 31523-A Sat 9/26-10/24 31523-B Sat 11/7-12119 No class November 14 and 28 11:00-11:45 am 11:OQ-11:45am �CLASSES POM AND CHEER In this course, students leam arm motions, hand, leg, and feet positions and voice projection. Cheers, chants, and dance movements are taught with flair and enthusiasm from experienced instructors. This is an ongoing program and retuming students will learn advanced techniques. Students will be prepared for school team tryouts looking sharp and jazzy! Students will also gain se~ confidence, self esteem, flexibility, strength and stamina. Classes are ongoing and you may enroll at any time. Class is taught by the Young Olympians organization which is dedicated to providing community programming to boys and girls ages 5 15 years. Registration is acoepted on the day of class. For more information, you may call Charlotte at the Young Olympians organization, (510) 461-2800. Location: Instructors: Fees: Senior Center Young Olympians Staff Varied $2-$4Aesson New students ages 5-7 New students ages 8-13 Retuming students YOUNG OLYMPIANS SELFDEFENSE & SAFETY AWARENESS FOR YOUTH This program is designed for self-defense purposes only! Our program enhances self-esteem, confidence and selfdiscipline. Students (ages 5-15) are placed according to age and ability. Emphasis is on learning·physical and verbal skills for self -defense against bullies and adults. Course content includes: Break-aways, and techniques for close contact (being grabbed, etc.) communication skills and confident posture. Weekly safety awareness informati=addresses the lures strangers use on children and teens. Each successive 10-12 week session provides reinforcement of previously learned techniques in addition to new and more advanced instruction. For information call (510) 461-2800. No classon 9/7/98 5:00-5:40 pm 5:45-6:25prn 6:30-7:10 pm Call 1 800-956-6956 to confirm dates, time, and location. Location: Senior Center Instructors: Young Olympians Staff Fees: Varied $2-$4/Iesson Call 1 800-956-6956 to confirm dates, time, and location. New Students age 5-7 New Students age 8-11 & Yellow Belts 1st degree Yellow Belts 2nd & 3rd degree Orange Belts & above OSHORIN-RVU OFFERS TRAINING IN KEMPO, KARATEDO, & KOBUDO (WEAP· ONS). KARATE TRAINING PRO· VIDES SELF·DEFENSE, SELF·ESTEEM, DISCI· PLlNE, AND PHYSICAL FITNESS. C'I q SCHEDULE: MONDAY· THURSDAY '!!:C) BEGINNERS· 5:30·6:30 PM ADVANCED· 6:30·7:30 PM FEES START AT $25 DEPENDING ON AGE. 20% DISCOUNT ON 2 OR MORE ISTUDENTS PER FAMILY C 5: 15-5:55 pm 6:00-6:40 pm 6:45-7:25 pm 7:30-8:10 pm r" GET INTO SHAP \ JOIN OUR AEROBIC·DANCING WORKOUT!! FEES ARE $4 DROp·IN, OR $25 FOR 10 CLASSES SCHEDULE: MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY 8:00·9:00 PM ~ (5'10) 799-6007 GT Fall 1998 Herculean 33 �CLASSES BALLET FOR THE YOUNG DANCER JUDO Judo is a martial art that concentrates primarily on throwing and grappling techniques. The striking and self-defense techniques are practiced only in Kala form. Judo hqs been an Olympic This class is an introduction to the fundamental ballet event since 1964. The instructor will take registration for all classes movements which stimulate grace and muscular at any time during the sessions. If you wish to speak to the development. Your child will learn fun dances to classical instructor priorto enrollment, you may call 799-9906, or you may music and songs children love. If you require more information, " visit the class. you can call the instructor at 525-4619. Clothing required: leotards, tights, and ballet slippers. Location: Ohlone Community Center Instructor. Wayne Cunningham Location: Historic Clubhouse, 539 Railroad Avenue Fees: $35 res/$38 non-res Monthly Fee Instructor: Rosalyn Jordan $17 res/$19 non-res additional family members Ages: 31 /2 to 5 years September 51519-0 31530-A Wed 9/16-11/11 4:00-4:30 pm 51519-P October Fees: $63/Res-$68/Non-res 51519-0 November $58/Res-$63 Non-res if additional family members sign up or if child is enrolled in two classes taught by Ms. Jordan within the same Ages 5 through Adults Mon/Wed Continuing 6:30-8:30 pm session period. Ages: 31531-8 Fees: ..6 years and up Wed 9/16-11/11 5:00-5:45 pm $72-Res/$77/No-res $67 -Res/$72-Non-res if additional family members sign up or if child is enrolled in two classes taught by Ms. Jordan within the same session Reriod. TAP CLASS FOR THE YOUNG DANCER Location: Instructor: Ages: Historic Clubhouse, 535 Railroad Avenue Rosalyn Jordan 5 and up 31531-8 Fees: Wed 9/16-11/11 4:30-5:00 pm $63 res/$68 "non-res $58 res/$63 non-res if additional family members sign up or if child is enrolled in two classes taught by Ms. Jordan within the same session period. 34 Fall 1998 Herculean �CLASSES KARATE KUBUDO WEAPONS In today's world, families are concerned about issues of violence, gangs, weapons, and child molestation/abduction. This class is designed to provide participants with proven methods of increasing one's alertness and awareness, as well as, providing a solid philosophy in self defense, self discipline, and self confidence. The class Is ongoing and students may enroll at any time. For more information on specific styles or levels, call the instructor at (707) 425-1847. It is not Karate, Akido, or Judo. It is Kendo, the art of knowing all Japanese weapons, the weapons that placed the Japanese samurai among the most feared warriors in the world. It has been said that the samurai code of honor was something no other knight or warrior in history could equal. No other man had as much prestige or harder code of honor to live by than these men-atarms of Japan. Classes start with the long bo, then the kama sai, and finish with the sword. Locations: Instructor: Fees: Wed Classes at Senior Center Thur Classes at Historic Clubhouse Fri Classes at Community/Swim Center Joe Garcia $45 res/$48 non-res Monthly fee $25 res/$28 non-res - additional family members 'There will be a $1 0 late payment fee if the monthly fee is not paid by the 10th of each month. 51529-0 51529-P 51529-0 September October November Adults 18&up Location: Instructor: Fees: Ages: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Joe Garcia $50 res/$60 non-res (monthly fee) $35 res/$45 non-res for additional family members 10 years and up 'There will be a $1 0 late payment fee if the monthly fee is not paid by the 10 of each month. Wed 7:30-8:30 pm All White Belts - Beginners & children under 10 Wed 4:30-5:30 pm All Yellow Belts - Children under 10 yrs Wed 5:30-6:30 pm All Green Belts - Children under 10 yrs Wed .6:30-7:30 pm All Adults Wed 7:30-8:30 pm All Yellow Belts- Adults Thur 5-6 pm All Green Belts and Beginner White Belts - Adults Thur 6-7 pm All Purple Belts and Brown Belts - Children & Adults Thur 7-8 pm All Belts - students must have fighting gear to attend this class, No exceptions. Fri 6:30-7:30 pm 51531-0 51531-P 51531-0 September October November Fri Fri Fri 7:30-8:30 pm 7:30-8:30 pm 7:30-8:30 pm 'There is an additional fee for complete unijorm. All orders and payments for uniform are taken by the instructor. *There is an additional fee for the complete uniform. All orders and payments for the uniform are taken by the instructor. Fall 1998 Herculean 35 �SENIOR SERVICES HERCULES SENIOR CENTER 111 CIVIC DRIVE 799-8219 Fri.ends; FDDd, Fun and CompaniDnship is whatthe Hercules SeniDr Program is all about. JDin us fDr a day Df activities Dr just come and relax fDr awhile. Our program provides a variety Df social and recreational activities in a friendly atmDsphere where the emphasis is Dn hospitality. YDU will be warmly welcomed by Dur vDlunteer staff when you StDP in to' visit Dur center. Here YDU will find a variety Df sDcial and recreatiDnal services fDr all seniDrs. The Hercules Senior program and SUPPDrt services are available to adults 60 and Dver. Our activities and programs welcDme participatiDn by adults Df all ages Dn a space available basis. These services include classes, day trips, nutrITion services,health screening services, multicultural enrichment, and much, much mDre! We strive to. ensure a physically and emDtiDnally cDmfDrtable envirDnment fDr all, as well as encDuraging sDcializatiDn with peers. Please drop in and say hello to Dur staff and volunteers MDnday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to' 1 p.m. Our center will provide you with updated infDrmatiDn Dn current and upcDming activities and events. GET YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKED! CDme Dn dDwn to. the SeniDr Center Dn the secDnd Wednesday Df each mDnth to. have YDur blDDd pressure taken by Dne Df Dur finest Ro.deo Hercules Fire Fighter! 36 Fall 1998 Herculean ON-GOING ACTIVITIES Join us MDnday, Wednesday and Friday for a great hDt lunch. The CDCD Cafe lunches prDvide a full meal fDr SeniDrs at a very reasDnable cost. DDnatiDn is suggested at $1.50 to. $1.75. YDU must reserve at least Dne day in advance no. later than 12 nDDn. Call fDr a mDnthly menu. Participants must be age 60 Dr older. MDn-Wed-Fri 11:30 a.m. Pot Luck Lunch Every Thursday 12 NDDn Bingo Wed &Fri 12:30-2:00 pm THE ART OF FLOWER ARRANGING This CDurse intrDduces students to. cDntemporary and traditiDnal ways Df flDwer arranging. Classes are designed to. help students appreciate the beauty in their immediate envirDnment and develDp their artistic cDmpetence. Students will learn hDW to. create their own designs with garden flDwers and materials readily available. InstructDr Kimi Takamura brings years Df experience with her gentle style Df instructiDn. Students will be given an Dverview Df flDwer arranging and demDnstratiDns Df different styles and approaches. The instructDr will explain the tODls and materials recDmmended. Bring a pen and nDtebDDk. Best Df all, this is a free class! The class is Dffered in cDnjunctiDn with CDntra CDsta CDllege on Saturdays and will resume in the fall. PhDtD at right: FIDwering Arranging class. Sat CDntinuing to. 10/24 9 a.m.-12 NDDn Free �SENIOR SERVICES ADULT TAP DANCE BEGINNING Be INTERMEDIATE LEVELS Join us for fun and exercise! You will become adept at basic tap.danee steps while learning dance routines choreographed to music of the 30's, 40's and 50's. Carol Rose is a local instructor with over 35 years in the field. She had her own dance studio and holds a State of Califomia Teaching Credential. Thur TAl CHI Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese exercise designed to promote fleXibility, strength , balance and coordination. It also emphasizes stretching and slow graceful movements and is especially good for reducing tension in the body. The form of Tai Chi being taught by instructor Bryan Umeki is called Kwang Ping Yang Style, which is at least 3,000 years old, and is rarely taught outside of China. This class is also beneficial as a tool for meditation purposes. The class is offered in conjunction with the West Contra Costa Unified School District. On-going. 2:30-3:30 p.m. $3/week SEASONAL CRAFTS Join us on Wednesday momings at 10 a.m. for a few gettogethers and share your talents with us ... or find out what hidden talents you have! Our projects change with the seasons and holidays, so we may be creating greeting cards one week and spring flowers the next. There is no fee, but we ask that you share your ideas and maybe surplus materials. Wed 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free EXPLORATION IN ART FOR SENIORS: MIXED MEDIA This Glass introduces Seniors to a variety of art media including ink, charcoal, water based paint, colored pencils and more! (Sorry - no oil paints) There is no fee for instruction, but students must furnish their own supplies. This class is offered in conjunction with Contra Costa College .and the Instructor Diane Rusnak. Tue Class continuing to 1218 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free COMPUTER CLASSES Would you like to learn the basics of computers? Learn to do letters, balance your checkbook, make a personal appointment calendar and more! Beverly Kegel will teach you in this hands-on class. Only 4 students will attend each 6 week session, so call us soon for class availability and dates. Mondays Call for a time Free Fall 1998 Herculean 37 �191£ gjnnualV1clor1an Grafts :Jaire C(j(),w aJtR; ~ ~ t& atWui fk; ~ ~ 19t1v (M'I/ 10 {1I.fnI t& f of 2:Annuat CVicUJJziafv ~ CJai/te; 3atwu1mt, ~ 14t1v 5 &: 3~, ~ 15t1v 10 {11. fnI. t& 4f2!. fnI. f2!.fnI. 9;/uv ~ CJai/te; wilt ~ heM aJ; ~ ~/3udnv~ 2001 ~CV~9&u1, ~ CJOJl; fnO!U?/ ~ ca1t 799 -8291 c€j~/&vtJuv~~ ~~, ~, 9;CMjSI, ~ ~~&~! �YOUTH SERVICES SPECIAL DAY CAMPS The City of Hercu les offers several specialty camps throughout the school year for grades K-6. The hours of operation for the Day Camps are 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. These camps are offered althe Child Care facilities during the closure of the regular Child Care programs and on holidays. These camps are open to the public and are charged separately for the current Child Care program . We encourage all participants that are interested to sign up for these specialty camps four weeks prior to the starting date of the camp. All of the these camps are on a first come, first serve basis. Please keep the following camp dates in mind. DATES & WEEKS ·Hollday Camp - December 21,22,23, and 28, 29, 30 Camp at the Lupine site with registration beginning November 23, 1998 at the Community/Swim Center PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT FOR CURRENT CHILD CARE PARENTS The Child Care Coordinators would like to invite you to an information night. We hope to answer any questions you may have regarding program fees, care options, yearly calendar, in-service day sign up procedures, special Day Camp sign up procedures, and licensing information . We hope you join your Coordinator for Information Night. This is an adult information night starting at 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the two sites. Lupine/Hanna Child Care parent meeting at Lupine site on: September 23 Ohlone Child Care parent meeting at the Ohlone site on: September 23 Presidents Camp - February 16, 17, 18, 19 Camp at Ohlone site with registration beginn ing January 19, 1999 at the community/Swim Center. Spring Camp - April 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Camp at the Ohlone site with registration beginning March 8, 1999 at the Community/ Swim Center. Please see page 41 for current fees for the Day Camp prOf/rams. Fall 1998 Herculean 39 �• YOUTH SERVICES CHILD CARE TINY TOTS The Recreation & Community Services Department offers a Before/After School Child Care Program for children in grades K-6. This is a recreation program that gives your child a safe and supervised place to go before and after school. During the day a short time is allotted for homework. The children enjoy themselves with a variety of activities, including crafts, games, sports, cultural appreciation projects, and life skills. The Child Care program is offered at Ohlone, Lupine, and - Hanna-RanGh Child Care·Centers. Registration for the Before/After School Child Care is currently open. You can pick up registration forms at the Community/ Swim Center. Registration is based on first come, first serve basis. For more information please contact the Child Care Coordinators Pat Hewitt at 799-8259 (Lupine), 'Beverly Dupree (Hanna Ranch) or Diana Fall at 799-8224 (Ohlone Site). 'Hanna Child care staff can be reached by calling 7992859. The Tiny Tots program is a preschool experience for children 3 years on or before December 2,1998. The program is designed to develop the ''whole child". Our qualified and caring staff assist your child in i developing corifidence and selfesteem. Children wilileam responsibility and independence. Social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and creative aspects olthe child's development are included in each day's program. All children in Tiny Tots must be completely toilet trained. Nodi<!p9rs or pull-ups. Space .is limited. Tiny Tots programs are offered at the following locations: Lupine Child Care Center 1905 Lupine Ohlone Child Care Center 1616 Pheasant For more information please contact the Tiny Tot Coordinators Pat Hewitt at 799-8259 (Lupine) or 799-8224 (Diana Fall (Ohlone Site). "LITTLE LEARNER" Hanna Ranch Child Care Ctr. License No. 070215103 Lupine Child Care Ctr. License No. 070209101 Ohlone Child Care Clr. License No. 070210873 2480 Refugio Valley 799-8259 1905 Lupine 799-8259 1616 Pheasant 799-8224 (3 YEAR OLD'S) This program is offered to children who will be 3 years of age before December 2,1998. For many children this is their first social experience. Learning to socialize with other children and separate from parents is a very important part of this class. While they play, children are introduced to numbers, colors, shapes, and letters. Special attention is paid to large and small motor development. TITh 9-11 a.m. $53 res/$S6 non-reslMonthly "PRE-KiNDERGARTEN" PROGRAM This program is offered to children who will be 4 years old on or before December 2, 1998. The goal of this class is to prepare the children for kindergarten without going beyond the basic requirements set by the school district. The children have the opportunity to learn while having fun and making friends. MIWIF 9-12 noon $120 res/$126 non-reslMonthly Registration for the Tiny Tots 1998-99 year is currently open. You can pickup a registration form at the Community/Swim Center. For more Information please call the Program Coordinators at 799-8259. 40 Fall 1998 Herculean �YOUTH SERVICES DAY CAMP Day Camp programs are available for children entering grades K-6. All fees are charged on a weekly basis. You will not receive a bill each week. You must pay by the 5:00 p.m. on the preceding Friday_ Core Program Resident Non-resident Extended Care Resident 3-day $115 $128 $69 $77 $127 $141 $76 $85 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Non~esident. Reservation Deposit Late Payment Fee Late Pick-Up Fee Late Registration Fee !kIay 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. $20lweekly (Nonrefundable, non-transferable. Depostt will be credited to weekly program fees. $10 $1 per minute per child $15 per week (charged on any registration received at 5 p.m. on Friday of the preceding week. Multi-Child Discount - 10% discount on total program fees for families with two (2) or more children enrolled in the same program. BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE FEES The following fees are effective for the 98-99 school year at the Hanna, Lupine, and Ohlone Child. Care Centers. These fees are based upon a four week billing period and do not include holidays and scheduled inservice (nonstudent) days. Kinder Grade 1-3 Grade 4-6 Late Payment Fee Five-Day Care AM Care 6:30-8:30 am Dismissal 5:00 pm Dismissal 6:30 pm $108 $270 $351 $108 $135 $216 $108 $122 $203 Three-Day Care AM Care 6:30-8:30 am Dismissal 5:00 pm $65 $162 $65 $81 $65 $73 $20 for the first late payment $25 for all late payments thereafter Late Pick Up Fee Registration Fee Daily Rate for Inservice $1 per minute per child $25 $28 Multi-Child Discount Fall 1998 Herculean 41 �Ac I MTY PROGRAM TEEN Recreation & Community Services Teen Club! 1998 Teen Center The City is happy to announce the continuance of it's popular Teen Club. This program offers an excellentopportunityforyouth to leam leadership skills, communication skills, and have fun at the same time. Volunteers Members are elected for a one year term. Annual Membership fees are $20. Teen Club Members assist the Recreation & Community Services Department with developing recommendations for programs and services to better respond to the needs and interests of youth. The Teen Club will assistthe staff with fund-raising, concession stand and special events. Members are: Christopher Martins, President Jevonte' McClease, Vice-President Damian Williams, Secretary Garfield Wong, Treasurer Jason Dondero, Jennifer Douglas Nick Gould, Christopher Granger, Ryan Hewitt, Jonathan Jemera, Erin Krall Scott Marchetti, David Mitchel Ryan Sample, Nicole Shaw Tasha Vile, Kemp Vaughn Larry Wheeler Back to School Dance! We know going back to school is tough .... so we're throwing a party! There will be adult supervision and security. No beepers, cell phones, or weapons allowed. .r When: Time: Admission: Who: Ages: Friday, September 18, 1998 8to 11 p.m. Must present Student 1.0. Middle School Students (local students) 13 to 17 no adult participants! Please! Music: Fee: 31606-A Professional Disk Jockey $5 Advance/$6 at the door .r 42 Fall 1998 Herculean The Teen Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. All meetngs are open to interested persons. Meetings will not exceed one hour. All Teen Club Members are registered volunteers w~h the City of Hercules. In exchange for volunteer service, members receive free use of the Teen Activity Center and free admission to all Teen Special Events including: Dances, Workshops, Guest Speakers and Local Excursions. So come join in and bring your friends! Participants must complete a City of Hercules Volunteer Application. Participants are required to attend Teen Club meetings the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Teen Club members will serve as elected officers of the Teen Club. For registration and add~ional information, phone 799-8233 or 799-8291. - �- ---- -------------~---- - -- -- TEEN ACTMTY PROGRAM Starbright Teens Pageant/ Modeling Teen Personal Computer Concepts Microsoft Windows 95 If you're a novice or experienced user, this completely interactive course is for you. Here students will become familiar with leading, popular software such as Microsoft Windows 95, Publisher, Excel, and Powerpoint. Applications like word processing, graphs, publications, and disk operating systems will be covered in this course. Those enrolled in this user-friendly and easy-to-followcourse wilileam how to make their own personal computer systems run more efficiently. Basic troubleshooting techniques will be taught as well. This class will consist of 16 hours of basic learning. Instructor: Location: Kareem Lanier Community/Swim Center, Vii/age Room 2001 Refugio Valley Road 11609-A Sat 9/26-11114 Starbright Teens Pageant and Modeling is seeking girls 12 to 17 years old to have fun while learning basic modeling and pageant techniques for upcoming pageant and fashion show in the City of Hercules. This course will train you in all areas needed to prepare you for stage performances, such as walking techniques, poise, confidence, selfesteem, grooming, charm, personality, etc. At the end of the course, there will be a pageant with a $500 cash prize for winner, a $250 prize for the second runner up and a $150 cash prize for the third runner up. Winner's Title will be .. .. MiSS STARBRIGHT. For further information please call the instructor at 8695180 or the Recreation & Community Services Division at 799-8291. Registration fee: Monthly fee: $1O/res $20/res $15/non-res $25/non-res The first class will be held on October 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ohlone Community Center. Please register at the Community/Swim Center located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. 11 a.m. t02 p.m. See Page 44 for Teen Center Fun! Fall 1998 Herculean 43 �YOUTH ACTMTY HIGHLIGHTS At right Karilagan Dancers at One of their Great Perfomances - See Page 29 for Enrollment Information Below right & left - Having fun at the S,ummer Teen Center - See Pages 42 & 43 for Fall '98 Activities 44 Fall 1998 Herculean �AQUATICS & FITNESS Aquatic Season Extended Until September 27th! The Hercules Swim Center is open to the public for playing, working out, diving, or lounging around the pool side in a beautiful outdoor setting. The Hercules Aquatic staff are certified by the American Red Cross and are fully trained in the supervision of aquatic activtties, I~eguard training, first aid, CPR, and rescue sttuations. We ask that all participants of the public swim sessions be fully knowledgeable about our pool rules as listed below: • All entries to the pool and deck areas must be paid admissions, including non swimmers and chaperons. Weekend Public Swim Fee: $2.75 Adult & $1.75 17 & under 1:30 to 6 p.m. to September 27 Saturday & Sunday Lap Swim/Master Swim Fee: $2.75 Adult & $1.75 17 & under 10 a.m. t01 :30 p.m. MWF Saturday 10to 12 noon & 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday 10to 12 • Children, 9 years and under, must be accompanied by an adu~ at least sixteen years or older. • There is a fifteen (15) minute rest period on all weekend public swim sessions from 3:45 to 4:00 p.m. All participants under the age of eighteen are required to extt the water area and remain on the lawn or deck area. • Flotation devices such as inner tubes, water wings, air mattresses, etc. are not permitted in the pool areas. • Full face masks, snorkels, and diving fins are not permitted in the pool areas. • Diving toys, coins, water guns, etc. are not permitted in the pool areas. • Picnicking is permitted around the deckilawn areas, however, all ttems must be kept away from the pool side. No glass, breakable containers, aicoholic beverages. Barbecues are permitted by special arrangement only. No classes will be held September 7 & 11 Water Exercise (must have minimum of 4 participants) 20904-J MWF 12-1 p.m. 8/31-9/10 . Fee: $20/res-$25 non-res Deep Water Exercise (must have minimum of 4 participants) 20904-J MWF 11 to 12 noon 9/16-9/25 Fee: $25/res-$30/non-res Parent Infant Toddler Fee: $3 per class for parent or couple and child. MWF 12:15-1:15 p.m. 8/31-9/25 • Public swim sessions are subject to early closure after the first hour of operation due to poor weather andlor ~ attendanoe drops below 25 participants. There are no refunds for Canceled swim sessions. • Proper swim attire is required. No cutoffs andlor leotards. • Pool rules are posted on the deck areas surrounding the pool areas and are necessary for the safety of all participants. Participants must obey posted rules and oral instructions from Aquatic Staff at all times. • nis requested that patrons be sensttive to the needs of parents to change their young children of the oppostte sex in the locker room areas. Fall 1998 Herculean 45 �SPORTS 8: FITNESS ELEMENTARY BASKETBALL BACK FLEXIBILITY AND LEAGUE FOR 10-12 YEAR OLDS STRENTHENING The Elementary Basketball program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball, with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills, as well as improving hand-eye coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fees include the following: a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, one round of league games and a single game-elimination playoff at the end of the season, referees, and awards at the conclusion of the playoffs. The league is opened to boys and girls between the ages of 10-12, with beginner to advanced skill levels. The league must have a minimum of 40 participants enrolled to run the league, and a maximum of 100 participants will be admitted. Participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate at the time of registration. There will be an information meeting to discus.s the rules and regulations on Wednesday,~January 6th at 6 p.m. at the Community Swim Center. There will be five practice sessions offered. Practices will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4 to 5:15 p.m., 5 to 6:15 p.m., and 6 to 7:15 p.m. Also, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 4 to 5:15 p.m. and 5 to 6:15 p.m. Games will be played on Fridays at 4 p.m. and 5:05 p.m. and on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m., 10:45 fo 12 noon with each team usually playing one game per week. Game times and days may change, depending on how many participants are registered and how many teams are created. For more infonnation call the Sports Coordinator at 799-S295. Location: Fees: Community/Swim Center Gymnasium $75 residenV$S5 non-residents 3170S-A 3170S-B 3170S-C 3170S-D 3170S-E MonlWed MonlWed MonlWed MonlWed MonlWed 1/11-3/27 1/11 -3127 1/11-3127 1/12-3/27 1/12-3/27 4-5:15 5-6:15 6-7:15 4-5:15 5-6:15 pm pm pm . pm pm Priority registration (Hercules residents) 911 to 9/30 Open registration (residents & non-residents) 1011 until 1/8 or until the league Is full. 46 Fall 1998 Herculean This class is to introduce you to safe, effective, stretch and strengthening exercises in a peaceful, non-competitive environment. Through a combination of deep muscle exercises and basic stretches, you will strengthen your muscles, improve your circulation and increase your range of motion; enhancing movement and minimizing the risk of injury to your joints and muscles. In addition to toning the whole body, this class will teach you basic breathing techniques for relaxation and better overall health. Please wear loose comfortable clothing, bring a mat and do not eat anything 30 minutes prior to class. This is an ongoing class and students may join at any time. Location: Instructor: Fee: Senior Center Dr. Denise Walther $15 resident & $17 non-resident Drop in basis at $5 per class. Tues 7:15-S:15pm Beginning October 13. Ongoing classes �SPORTS & FITNESS TENNIS FACILITIES AVAILABLE! Tennis Court Rules and Regulations signs are posted at all City Tennis facilities. These tennis facilities are available to the public by rental permit or on a first-come first-serve basis. Hours and Fees Refugio Valley Tennis Complex: Refugio Valley Road & Pheasant Drive Daily 7 am to 4 pm @ $4Ihour/per court Daily 4 to 10 pm @ $5.50/hour/per court SaVSunIHolidays @ $6Ihour/per court Except Mondays & Tuesdays from 3 to 7 pm and Saturdays 3 to 5 pm for City Lessons Foxboro Tennis Courts: 1025 Canterbury Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Woodfield Tennis Courts: 1919 Lupine Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Tennis Court Reservations Tennis court reservations are available to Hercules residents only; there is a one-hour minimum on all tennis court facilities. Reservations are accepted at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. TENNIS CLASSES Lessons at several levels will be offered by long time local teaching pro Amado Lozano. The beginning level stresses instruction in the basic strokes: forehand, backhand, volley, overhead, and the serve. At the intermediate level, stroke improvement is still stressed and added emphasis is placed on instruction and drills related to ball direction, court coverage, and keeping the ball in play. Advanced instruction will continue to stress the fundamentals, but with instruction and drills emphasizing skills needed in match play - placing shots, sustaining a rally, developing a consistent serve. Students will play points and matches against one another, discuss conditioning and the potential for entering tournaments. Location: Fee: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $50/Res-$55/Non-resident (fee covers 4 classes) Beginner (Ages 14 and up) 31702-A 31702-8 Mon Mon 9/14-10/5 10/19-11/9 9:30-10:30 am 9:30-10:30 am Tournament Play: Recognized Community Organization $6Ihour/court Private Organizations $12 per hour/court $15 per hour/court Commercial Use INDIVIDUAL TENNIS LESSONS Court Rules And Regulations: 1. Tennis shoes must be worn 2. Courts are available on a first come, first serve basis or by reservation 3. Drop-in play is limited to one hour and fifteen minutes 4. Waiting players must be present to hold position for play 5. Court reservations preempt non-reserved court play 6. City sponsored programs have priority 7. No food on tennis courts 8. No bike riding, roller skating or skateboarding on tennis courts 9. City sponsored lessons ONLY no public instruction. 10. Tennis Tournaments by permit ONLY! 11. Tennis Court Rules And Regulations Will 8e Enforced 12. No alcoholic beverages allowed at any parks or courts. Call 799-8291 for further information. The City's Recreation and Community Services Department is proud to announce the New Private Lessons schedule for 1998. All individual lessons must be arranged with the instructor and fees paid at the Community/Swim Center. The beginning level stresses instruction in the basic strokes: forehand, backhand, volley, overhead, and the serve. At the intermediate level, stroke improvement is still stressed and added emphasis is placed on instruction and drills related to ball direction, court coverage and keeping the ball in play. Location: Fee: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $50/Res-$55/Non-resident (fee covers 4 classes) Individual (All Ages) 31703-A Tues 31703-8 Tues 9/15-10/6 10/20-11/10 10:30-11 :30 am 10:30-11 :30 am Fall 1998 Herculean 47 �SPORTS & FITNESS PEE WEE TENNIS PEE WEE BASKETBALL LEAGUE 7-9 YEAR OLDS Pee Wee Tennis is a comprehensive program designed to introduce children four to six years old to the game of tennis in a fun and rewarding way. By tailoring the equipment and size of the playing courts to the size, needs and athletic ability of children , Mr. Pee Wee Tennis allows them to learn the sport quickly and to have fun. The basic concept is similar to that of T-Ball, the pint sized version of baseball. Every element of Mr. Pee Wee Tennis had been created specifically for small players, from the short court to the 21-inch rackets and foam tennis baITs. Students may providetheir own 21-inch racket or may purchase one from the Recreation & Community Services Department for $15. Location: Fees: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $40/Res- $45 Non-res Fee covers four lessons 31705-A 31705-B Sat Sat 9/15-10/6 10/24-11/14 10:00-1 0:30 am 10:00-10:30 am JAZZERCISE Jazzercise is a total body conditioning program designed for everyone: Each 60 to 65 minute class includes a warm-up, 25-30 min utes of aerobics, floor work with weights, stretching and a cool-down to a variety of popular music including funk, country, pop, reggae, and rock! Hercules offers two formates: Original Jazzercise and Circu~ . The Circuit class is an aerobic class utilizing xertubes and weights for the ultimate total body workout! Jazzercise is carefully designed tei increase flexbility, muscle tone, strengthening, stamina and cardiovascular fitness. Not only will you be encouraged to work at your own pace, but the instuctors will show you how! They say the best things in life are free and so is our first class! New students may register at any class and join anytime. It is suggested you bring a mat and a water bottle. Location: Instructors: Mon-Thur SaVSun Fees: Historic Clubhouse: Mon, Wed, Sat, & Sun Commun~/Swim Center. Tue & Thu Unda Young & Kim Moffatt 6:30-7:30 pm' 9-10am Drop-In: $ 6 Monthly pass: $38 Electronic monthly pass is also available for your convenience ($38) 'Baby-sitting available these classes only. Fee: $1 .00 per family. 48 Fall 1998 Herculean The Pee Wee Basketball program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball, with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills,.as well as improvinghand-eye coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fees include the following: a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, one round of league games and a single game elimination playoff at the end of the season, referees, and awards at the conclusion of the playoffs. The league is open to boys and girls between the ages 7-9, with beginner to advanced skill levels. The league must have a minimum of 40 participants enrolled to run the league, and a maximum of 100 participants will be admitted. Participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate at the time of registration. There will be five practice sessions offered. Practices will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00-5:15 pm, 5:006:15 pm & 6:00-7:15 pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 4:00-5:15 pm, and 5:00-6:15 pm. Games will be played on Fridays at 4:30 pm and 5:25 pm and on Saturdays at 9:30 am, 10:30 am and 11 :30 am. Game times and days may change, depending on how many partiCipants are registered and how many teams are created. For more information call the Sports Coordinator at 799-8295. Location : Fees: Commun~/Swim Center Gymnasium $75 residents/$85 non-residents 31708-A 31708-B 31708-C 31708-0 31708-E Mon/Wed Mon/Wed MonlWed TuesIThur Tues/Thur 9/14-12111 9/14-12111 9/14-1 2111 9/15-12111 9/15-12111 4:00-5:15 pm 5:00-6:15 pm 6:00-7:15 pm 4:00-5:15 pm 5:00-6:15 pm �SPORTS & FITNESS .m if iii 5 ON 5 YOUNG ADULT BASKETBALL LEAGUE 30 &c OLDER ADULT MEN'S BASKETBALL LEAGUE The Hercules Recreation & Community Services Department is lorming a Fall 1998 Young Adult Basketball League. The league is designed for ages 16 to 19. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 10 with a minimum of six players. All games will be officiated by Certified Basetball Officials. The Basketball Officials will be using modified NCAA Men's Rules. The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming a Men's Basketball League. The .league is designed for men ages 30 and older. PartiCipants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 10 with a minimum of 6 players. All games will be officiated by certified basketball officials using modified NCAA Men's Rules. League fees include the following: staff, referees, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top 4 teams make playoffs), shirts for the Champions of the playoffs and trophies for the 1st and 2nd place finishers of the regular season. Teams must provide own uniforms or T-shirts that are similar In color and have numbers on the front or back. The department must have a minimum of four (4) teams to run the league and a maximum of six (6) teams will be admitted. Rules and game schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on Monday, January 4, 1999 at 6:30 p.m. in the Press Room. Individuals are encouraged to sign up on the player interest list for possible placement on teams. Call 799-8295 If you are interested or have questions. After registration period ends, teams will be accepted only if there is space available. Roster Deadline: December 18, 1998 Location: Fees: Community Swim Center Gym $375 per team League fees include the following: staff, referees, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top 4 teams make playoffs), shirts for the Champions olthe playoffs and trophies for the 1st and 2nd place finishers of the regular season, Teams must provide own uniforms or T-shirts that are similar in color' and have numbers on the front or back. There must be a minimum of 4 teams to run the league with a maximum of 6 teams being admitted. Rules, regulations and league schedules will be discussed at the Manager's Meeting on Tuesday January 5, 1999 at 6:30 p.m. in the Press Room, at the Hercules Community Center. DEADLINE: Team fee and rosters need to be turned in no later than Friday, December 18, 1998. Fee: $375 per team. There is an additional $5 fee for every non-resident player on each team. Where: 41711-B Mon 1/11-3/29 When: Times: The Hercules Community Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Tuesday nights 7:40, 8:45 & 9:50 pm 41707-A Tues 7:30, 8:30, 9:30 pm There is an additional $5 fee per every non-resident player , on each team's roster! 9/15-11/17 Individuals are encouraged to sign up on the player interest list for possible placement on teams. If you are interested or need more information, please call the Sports Coordinator at 799-9295. Fhll 1998 Herculean 49 �SPORTS & .FITNESS ADULT OPEN GYM BASKET,;. BALL/VOLLEYBALL YOUTH & ADULT TABLE TENNIS Open Gym periods are ongoing. Players, beginner to advanced, .are encouraged to drop in. Come on down for .an energetic game of Basketball or Volleyball! This program is designed to provide competitive table tennis action for allyouth who want to improve their knowledge and skill of the game. The table tennis tables used are approved by the U.S. Table Tennis Association and the International Table Tennis Federation. Join the crowd for this exciting program for an annual membership fee and drop-in pass. Location: Location : Fee: Gymnasium, 2001 Refugio Valley Road $2.50 per adult $1.75 per youth Adult Open Gym Basketball Mon Adult B'ball 7:45-10:00 pm Tue Adult B'ball 7:45-10:00 pm Thu Adult B'ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16 yrs & up 16 yrs & up 16 yrs & up Adult Open Gym Volleyball Wed Adult V'Ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16 yrs & up Youth Open Gym Basketball Mon-Fri Youth B'ball 2:00-4:00 pm 9-16 yrs Note: Open gym programs are not available during league programs. OPEN GYM PASSES Location: 51708 Ohlone Community Center, 190 Turquoise Wed 8:30-10:30 pm Fri 7:00-10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am- 4:00 pm Play is supervised by registered volunteers of the Hercules Table Tennis Program. Fees: Annual Adult Membership: Drop-in 20 Pass Fee: Ages 19 & up $20 res/$23 non-res $30 res/$32 non-res Annual Youth Membership: Drop-in 20 Pass Fee: $10 res/$12 non-res Ages6t018 The City oftiercules CommunitylSwim CenterComplex has open gym passes available for residents and nonresidents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry, while the nonresident passes are for Annual Family Membership: convenience only and are set at the regular drop-in rate. Open Adult: Youth: Gym Passes are valid throughout the year. Dynamite Pass 10 visits Adult $22.50 res/$25.00 non-res Youth $15.00 res/$17.50 non-res Avid Athlete 25 visits Adult $50.00 res/$62.50 non-res Youth $31.25 res/$43.75 non-res 50 Fall 1998 Herculean $20 Jr. Pass Ages 6-12 $25 Teen Pass Ages 13-18 2nd member and up $10 res/12 non-res $5 res/$6 non-res Fees must be paid at the CommunitylSwim Center. Each participant must bring hisiher receipt to Ohlone Community Center. �RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES WEB INFORMATION CHECK Us OUT ON THE WEB! GYMNASIUM RlR RENT Now you can rent the Community/Swim Center Gymnasium for Basketball or Volleyball practices, games and/ or business recreational games! The gym is available on a limited basis. Applicants must be 21 years of age, call 799-8291 for further information. Hercules in Cyberspace?! Yes, the City of Hercules programs and services can now be explored over the Internet. The City'S web site can be reached at http:/ / www.ci.hercules.ca.usorvia the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) at http://www.abag.ca.gov. The site contains information on community events, city facts, staff e-mail, city department services, community development and much more! As part of the City'S web site, the Recreation & Community Services Department has been busy constructing its online source to the community as well. The department's information includes a staff directory, employment opportunities, school and library information, community calendar, and a brief history of the City. In addition, our web pages also include information about the various programs and services including child care, sports, special interest classes, facility rentals, teen and senior services, park amenities and Community Services Commission projects. Watch for future updates to include on-line registration forms, facility rental applications, and the latest-breaking news! Feel free to send us your questions, comments, and suggestions on-line by completing the form found under the Questions & Comments section of our web site, or you may also send information directly to the Recreation and Community Services Management staff by addressing: a_hall@msn.com. The City of Hercules Recreation & Community Services Department operates the Community/Swim Center Gymnasium which is available for limited public use. Reservations will only be accepted with a completed application and payment for the hours rented. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. All contact regarding the reservations, fees, rental time and on site coordination will be arranged with the original applicant only. Reservations will not be taken more than one (1) month in advance or less than two (2) weeks prior to the planned activity. An attendant will be present during the entire event. Adult supervision is required by applicant during the event. Applicants interested in renting the gym are encouraged to view the facility prior to renting. The gym has a maximum capacity of 100 persons for a sports event. *Standard rental includes main room. with two (2) portable basketball units or two (2) volleyball units, portable bleachers and indoor bathroom. Advanced Payment Required Fees: One day rental 3 or more days $50 res/$60 non-res per hour $30 res/$40 non-res per hour Attention local businesses!! The gymnasium is now available for public use for either Volleyball or Basketball, Monday through Friday from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Limited dates and times are available. Please contact the Sports League Manager for available times and dates at 799-8295. So surf on in for a visit, and let us know what you think! Fall 1998 Herculean 51 �HOW TO REGISTER GENERAL REGISTRATION POLICIES WALI(-IN REGISTRATION All registration is on a first come, ftrst serve basis unless speci- All walk in registrations are accepted at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9a to 6p and Fridays 9a-5p. Saturday office hours are only in effect during the months of April through September from 9a-12 noon. Preregistration is recommended for all programs at least one week prior to the starting date of the course. fied in the course description. Preregistration for all programs is recommended. We encourage participants to register at least one week in advance of the course starting date. Please make checks and/or money orders payable to the CITY OF HERCULES. Payments may be made with VISA, MasterCard, Check, Cash or Money Order. All registration fees must be accompanied by a completed and signed registration form . A waiver of liability is also required for certain activities as specified in the course de- scription. A $5.00 late registration fee will be added to all registration re- ceived one hour prior to a course starting time andlor after a course has begun. The late registration fee will not be added to some extended course sessions until after the second class meeting as specified in the course description. Some courses may be canceled or combined due to lack of regis- tration. Proof of residency will be asked upon registration. Driver's license, utility bill, or other form of identification is acceptable. RESIDENTS ARE TIlOSE WHO RESIDE WTI1l.INTIIE CITYLIMlTSOFHERCULES. Registration and payment for one session does not guarantee enrollment in subsequent sessions, unless payment is received in full for all applicable sessions. Parents/Guardians must register their children ifunder the age of 18. Ifthere are changes in the course schedule or if the course is full, you will be notified by our staff prior to the class starting date. A mail drop is provided near the main entrance to the office if registration is received after regular business hours. Please do not drop off cash payments. REFUND POLICY Refunds and/or transfers will be granted on or before the first class meeting. N a refunds or transfers will be granted after the fITst class meeting. There is a $10.00 service charge on all refunds initiated by the participant. If the course is canceled by Hercules Recreation and Community Services Division, the participant will have the option of transferring to a similar program, or will be granted a full refund. Refunds may be given after a course has begun due to a particular medical condition if a doctor's note is provided. These refunds are at the discretion of the Recreation Supervisor. MAIL-IN REGISTRATION Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure. Copies of the registration form may be made if more forms are necessary. Please enclose your payment information. Payments may be made with VISA, MasterCard, Check, or Money Order. Please do not mail or drop off cash payments. You may mail your registration form and payment to the Hercules Community/Swim Center, 200 I Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, Ca 94547. A course receipt will be mailed to you confrrming your registration into the class. If you have not received verification of your registration by the fITst class meeting, please call the Hercules Recreation and Community Services Division at (5 10) 799-8291. If your registration check is returned to you, the class is full and you will automatically be placed on a waiting list. o PHONE-IN REGISTRATION Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure for each participant and program you are interested in. Make sure you have your VISA or MasterCard information available when you call. This information will include the name of the card holder, the account number, and the expiration date. Phone in registration will be accepted during regular business hours and/or by leaving a voice mail message on our registration line (5 I 0) 799-8291. Ifyou are registering by phone after hours, please include all the necessary information on the registration form and payment form, including a contact number so our staff may contact you for further information in order to process your registration. FAX-IN REGISTRATION Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure and fax to (510) 799-8288. VISA and MasterCard payments will only be accepted for fax registration. �City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form Parent/Guardian Name (if participant is under 18 yrs of age): Daytime Phone: _ _ __ _ __ Address: _ _ _ __ _ _ __ __ _ City: _ __ ___ Zip Code: _ __ _ Evening Phone: _ _ _ __ __ Participant's Name Birthdate Course Number and Title Dates Times (if under 18yr) l. 2. 3. 4. \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ Credit Card Type: _ _ _ MasterCard _ __ VISA Card No. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Exp. Date: _ \_ _ \_ _ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ _ __ __ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ Date: _ _ _ _ __ _ I understand thai the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance /0 cover participants or spectators of P;;rks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, thai may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation ac/Mdes, and forever dischorge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgements that may resull from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City or its officers, agenls, or employees. Participant Signature: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ Date: (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) . -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form Parent/Guardian Name (if participant is under 18 yrs of age): Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ Participant's Name Daytime Phone: _ _ _ __ _ _ City: _ _ ____ Zip Code: _ _ __ Evening Phone: _ _ _ __ _ _ Birthdate Course Number and Title Dates Times (if under IByr) l. 2. 3. 4. \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ Credit Card Type: _ _ _ MasterCard _ __ VISA Card No. _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ Exp. Date: _ \__\__ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Date: _ _ __ _ __ I understand that the City of Hercules does nol carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored acrivities. 1 hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of saW minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgements that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees f rom any and all loss, damage, iiilbility, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City or its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature: _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ __ Date: (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) �Susan ftas 6een se{{jng J{ercufes ftornes since 1987. 10 years witft so{iJ{ trac/i..recortf. Sfte deserves your caff wften you tftin/i..oj se{{jng. Susan can give you va{ua6fe 'FtJ?:J"/E advise and even an eJ([Jert second opinion. Susan is .as dynamic as tfte City ojJ{ercufes. £ate{y, Susan ftas ftefped Seffers move to Centra{ Contra Costa areas oj:Moraoa, 'Wa{nut Creet Q)an'fJille and (jjfac~awt "lourPrienti In CJ<!a(P.state Susan Vendil 510- 758-7707 Top Proaucer C13roR,pr - Owner <'fou'{{Lo1Je :My Service" q"rustwortliy fJI CALIFORNIA. L.!dHOMES (]Jrofessiona[ Caring fittp \ \(isti1l{jCin~com emair: eS1Jentii£@aoLcom The Market is HOT! Call Susan now for a FREE Market Update ~2I. & #"1 REAL ESTATE c4:>iiiiP!At ASHA PANNU W,N',', TEll. ONE OF. WEST. COUNTY'S TOP SELLING AGENT 10 REASONS WHY ASHA SHOULD SELL YOUR HOME... ASHA IS A HERCULES RESIDENT ASHA KNOWS THE LOCAL MARKET BETTER THAN MOST ASHA HAS AN INVENTORY OF QUALIFIED BUYERS READY TO PURCHASE YOUR HOME ASH A IS WELL LIKED & RESPECTED BY OTHER REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS • ASHA HAS A PROVEN MARKET PLAN THAT GUARANTEES RESULTS ASHA IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING 100% CUSTOMER SATISFACTION ASHA IS AN HONEST. HARDW08KING INDIVIDUAL DEDICATED TO SERVING HER CLIENTS ASHA WORKS WITH THE BEST KNOWN REAL ESTATE COMPANY IN THE WORLD ASHA HAS BEEN VOTED #1 CLOSING AGENT BY OLD REPUBLIC TITLE IN 1995 & 1997 ASHA HAS CLOSED OVER $7.4 MILLION IN 1997 GOLDEN SUN More POWER to you: (510) 245-3335 � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/6036953f0dc4dd6aaa88731f7ca41167.pdf dd4195b49ea2488e1e0363d903506661 PDF Text Text THE HERCULEAN SPRING 1998· CITY OF HERCULES INFORMATION & ACTIVITY BROCHURE r �THE HERCULEAN SPRING 1997 -INFORMATION & ACTIVITY BROCHURE City Directory City Manager City Hall - General Information City Hall Fax Community/Swim Center Parks & Recreation Department Hercules Senior Center Finance Dept/Business License Business/Community Development Engineering Public Works Building Inspections City Clerk Personnel - Job Hotline Police Department Rodeo-Hercules Fire District EMERGENCY ONLY 799-8206 799-8200 799-2521 799-8291 799-8291 799-8219 245-6509 799-8246 799-8241 799-8241 799-8240 799-8215 799-8204 799-8260 799-4561 911 City Council Mayor Lloyd Wagstaff Vice Mayor Andy Paras Councilmember Hennan Blackmon Councilmember Teny Segerberg Councilmember D. T. Watson 799-8206 Planning Commission Barbara Horton Bill Leong Kris Va1stad Trevor Evans-Young, Sr. Ramon Taraya Community Services Commission Michelle Jtagaki Lawrence Ross Edwin Lucas Janet Taraya Bill Prather Joanne Ward Gloria Perez Chief Editor: Kay Woodson Layout & Design: Andrew Wong Recreation & Community Services Layout & Design: Yolanda Rico-Chinn • CITY HALL HOURS: MONDA Y THROUGH FRIDA Y 8:00 AM· 5:00 PM The City of Hercules will be closed Monday, May 25, 1998 in observance of Memorial Day. Table of Contents City Message City Scene Public Safety Library News Fire District Recreation & Community Rental Facilities Classes Adult Activities Youth Activities Martial Arts Senior Services Youth Services Teen Activities & Services Sports & Fitness Aquatics Mail-In Registration 1 3 5 10 12 16 20 23 27 29 31 33 35 38 44 53 �City Message Celebrating diversity in our community Dear Neighbor: The winter rains have come, and the winter rains While our community appears to have faired well rainy season in recent history, the rainy season is through March. nal;t<li '~nQ To all of our neighbors and friends, the City apl)reciat\l~ and help which has been shown to assist in geltting th,routil Whether you stopped to help a stalled car, or if you ;istlidiiJ traffic around a downed-tree or flooded crosswalk, is another reason why we are all proud to be a He,rCllleal: During the remaining wet season, the City encourages you to~lod)G¢lb~.1 at each spring activity and program available through our Re,crt~atjion ru~::t~ Community Services department to pick up your spirits and actjvisrnfi'!\ ~ have exciting programs for teens, adults, seniors, and as well as programs. ___ While we wait for the warmer, drier weather, the City expects to continue its efforts in pursuing economic expansion. Following the rainy season, two new industries are expected to begin construction in our North Shore Business Park. The decommissioning and demolition of the former Pacific Refinery is also expected to begin following the rainy season. As spring arrives, the City Council is committed to increasing the level of services in our parks and facilities, as well as street and landscaping. City employees will be seen cleaning, trimming, mowing, and doing other tasks to make your parks and surrounding scenery more enjoyable. We look forward to serving you and your needs during our Spring and Summer quarters. Sincerely, Ken Hobbs City Manager Spring 1998 Herculean �City Message What is chloramine? A Deliciously Better Tasting Water? The East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) will convert from chlorine to chloramine as its water distribution system disinfectant starting this February. The conversion to chloramine will make our high-quality water even better by significantly reducing and even eliminating the chlorinous taste some customers have experienced. Here are some commonly asked questions courtesy of EBMUD: What is chloramine? Chloramine is a combination of ammonia and chlorine. It is used by about 20% of the water agencies in the United States as a disinfection agent. Several Bay Area agencies, including the Santa Clara Valley, Contra Costa, Alameda County and Marin Mimicipal Water Districts use chloramine to disinfect their drinking water. Why is EBMVD converting to chloramine? EBMUD is change from chlorine to chloramine to incre~e the high quality of our drinking water. It will improve the taste, better position the District to meet anticipated regulations and will ensure that residual disinfection is sustained as water travels through 3,900 miles of pipeline to homes and businesses in parts of Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Why does drinking water have to disinfected? The State of California requires disinfection of surface water drinkingwater supplies. Drinking water is disinfected to protect the public from water-borne diseases, such as cholera, dysentery and typhoid fever. As late as 1917-18, four people in the East Bay died of typhoid fever from contaminated water supplies. The greatest single improvement in public health protection in the United States is due to disinfection of public water supplies. What drinking water regulation is prompting this change? The District complies with all current regulations. A new regulation, called the Disinfection Byproducts Rule is expected to be issued in 1998 and become effective in 2000. The conversion will ensure compliance when that rule becomes effective. For further information about EBMUD's chloramine conversion, call (510) 287-0138. 2 Spring 1998 Herculean �City Scene Food, Crafts, and Entertainment! 20th Annual Hercules Cultural Festival The Hercules Cultural Festival will celebrate its 20th year in 1998 and, as is customary, will provide those attending with good food, great entertainment and a grand time. For those who are new to the yearly event, the Hercules Cultural Festival has always provided an opportunity to explore and learn about the array of cultures that make up our community. This is your chance to try different delicious ethnic foods prepared by your neighbors and local organizations. Some of the past delicacies have included lumpia, adobo, pancit, barbecued turkey wings, jumbo onion rings, fried catfish, barbecued ribs and links, pizza, and much, much more! Come to shop! Original handmade jewelry, hand designed clothing, ceramics and sculptures, and other crafts from both local and regional artisans will be for sale at the Festival. Don't miss out on this spectacular event filled with food, crafts, and entertainment! This year's event will be on two days, June 6 and 7, from 10:00 to 5:00 pm at the Refugio Valley Park. Spring Flea Market Hey, one person's junk is another person's treasure. Looking for a few treasures? The Spring Flea Market is scheduled for Saturday April 18 from 8 am to 4 pm at the Creekside Shopping Center. For more information, or how to register for a space, caU the Community Swim/Center at (510) 799-8291... or check out page 16. Spring 1998 Herculean 3 �City Scene The Hercules Senior Center presents... Where in the world is Carmen Li? · Hercules Senior Center, of course! Carmen Li and her talented piano , students will perform for the Hercules seniors on Friday, April 17 at 12 noon. All are welcome to attend this recital, as this is the second time Carmen's students have entertained our seniors. The last time they performed was on during the holidays of 1995. Carmen has been teaching piano in Hercules for five years. Annual recitals have been held at the Trinity Faith Baptist Church, as well as performances in the Life Lutheran Church and the Martin Luther King Community Center. These recitals are not only entertaining, but also encourage her students to practice and study. Cannen Li and her students at the Hercules Senior Center The Hercules Senior Center hope you will be able to joing them in checking out some of our community's talents. For more information, please call the Hercules Senior Center at (510) 799-8219. The Huntington Learning Center Providing remedial and enrichment educational services in Hercules since 1993 1500 Sycamore Place .799-9446 4 Spring 1998 Herculean �PublicSafety Afew tips from our Police Department... Burglary Prevention Each of us feels the impact of burglary - directly or indirectly - through the sight of returning to a burglarized home, the constant reminder of news reports and crime statistics, the concern when we leave our home and hope it is intact when we return, and increased insurance premiums. While burglary is one of the most frequently committed crimes, it is also one of the most preventable. Prevention involves five concepts: deter, deny, delay, detect and deceive. An effective burglary prevention program is based upon appropriate action to implement these five concepts. DETER: Place Operation I.D. decals on the windows to let the burglar . know that property items have been marked. Light accessible locations of the yard during the night hours. Keep doorways, windows and porches clear when planting bushes and flowers. Prune large trees. DENY: Place valuables in a secure location such as a wall safe or security closet. Do not leave cash around the house. Amimcan Culiural . . .·. Co.-dlallylnv!leYou, To l1tb tVI'11'al ScbolariP#> DhI""',lDaj~;. DELAY: Install protection against entry on doors and windows. Learn about securing your home with hardware. Aprll·J5; 1998 . The.Ra.dis$01i1;lQtel ZIJfI;Marl"".I!I/id., Betkeky•.Ct! DETECT: Install an alarm system or join a neighborhood watch so that neighbors can watch your house. fOr Tlci.et.and.ln{orma#on . . . ;. Ticker.$J5.00 Call Claude,;e tU. 7991461 DECEIVE: DO NOT ADVERTISE YOUR VACATION PLANS. Place lights on automatic timers to simulate an occupied home. Have neighbors pick up the mail and other deliveries. Arrange to have your lawn mowed to maintain a lived-in appearance. These five preventive concepts can also aid in apprehension. The longer a burglar is denied entry, the greater the chance for observation by neighbors and apprehension by la\V , enforcement. You cannot make a residence absolutely burglar-proof, but you can make entry so difficult that the burglar will go elsewhere in search of an easier target. The more crime p'revention steps you take, the greater your security. Spring 1998 Herculean 5 �Public Safety Mark and record your valuables to prevent theft OPERATION J.D.: Marking and Recording' your Property Operation l.D. is a program where possessions are marked to prevent theft. Using an inexpensive electric etching pencil or engraver, you engrave your personal property with your driver's license number. DO NOT USE YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER. Inscribe the driver's license number, preceded by the letters "CA" (California), on your property as conspicuously as possible without defacing the item. The items can be marked on the base or rear of the item without marring the appearance. The NAACP meets the first Wednesday of each month. The meetings are held at the Mechanics Bank Operation Center 725 Alfred Noble Drive Hercules, CA 94547 (at Hwy 4 & San Pablo Ave.) Time: 7:30 pm For more information cali 869-3839 Small items such as jewelry which cannot be marked should be photographed. Extremely,valuable jewelry should be appraised as well by a reputable appraiser. Place a description and listing of the items on the back of the photograph. In fact, you may wish to photograph each room in your house. Once you have marked you property, record it on an inventory list. Put one copy of the list in your safe deposit box or otherwise out of reach of a visiting burglar. Video cameras are also a good way to record the appearance of each room in your house. After an overview shot of the room, zoom in to any item, describing the item (manufacturer, model, serial number) verbally on tape. This tape should also be kept out of reach of a visiting burglar. Also, save receipts and serial numbers of your more valuable items and keep them with the property inventory. If you have a burglary loss or a fire, storm or other kind ofloss, the list will help you remember what was lost. The receipts will help you establish proof of their value for filing an insurance claim, Serial numbers (along with the manufacturer and model numbers) of stolen items can be inputted by law enforcement into the National Stolen Property System. \ Update your inventory at least once a year to make sure newly-bought items are listed. A good time for this update is immediately after Christmas when new items are received. 6 Spring 1998 Herculean �Public Safety Toyotas rank #1 in auto theft in Hercules Help Us Prevent Auto Theft I Statistics for Hercules (7/1/97-12/31/97) Total: 54 (includes 6 attempts) . I Most Frequent Vehicles Number Take"n Year Make M odel(s) 1 1980 's Toyota Calica, Camry, Corolla. Pickup 14 2 1980's·90'$ Chevro let V "a n, Suburban, Tah oe, EI Camino 11 3 1978-79 o atsu n Z 3 3 1992-93 Satu rn 3 1984-91 Nissan Sentra, Stanza, 200SX 3 4 1982-86 Mazda RX7 2 4 1983-90 Honda Civic, Accord 2 4 1986-93 Jeep Cherok ee 2 4 1984 Buick Regal 2 4 1984-89 Freightliner Tractor 2 Ranking 3 Frequent Locations: Glenwood (6) Foxboro Downs (6) Foxboro Heights (6) Bart Transfer Lot (3) Lilac Circle (2) Franklin Canyon Golf Course (2) Most Frequent Time Period: 75% taken during the night and early morning hours , Recovery Rate: 88% (6 still missing) Gentle and Effective Care ___ £J Ie , '- -...,~ ercu s . €ehirop'"adic - ""enter Denise I. Walther, D.C. Kalani S. Walther, D.C. Creekside Center 1581 Sycamore Ave. Suite 4 Hercules 799-0900 Open Monday through Saturday with Extended Evening Hours Spring 1998 Herculean 7 �Public Safety Report stolen vehicles to the police immediately! Some Tips to Keep Your Car Safe 1. Park your car in the garage if possible. Lock both the car and the garage. If you don't have a garage, park in a driveway instead of the street. Install a motion light for the driveway. 2. Always lock your car and take the keys with you, even on short errands. 3. Never leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running, not even at home. 4. Do not hide a spare key in your vehicle. Thieves know where to look. 5. Avoid parking in isolated and poorly lighted areas. Oct Nov False Alarms Suspicious Circumstances Juvenile Complaints Miscellaneous Disturbances Other Calls: Assaults Burglary Residential Automobile Auto Theft Vandalism Dec 6. When parking in an attended lot, give only the ignition key to the lot attendant. Never attach identification to your key ring. If the keys are lost or stolen, the identification will lead the thief to your home. 57 56 82 7. Never leave anything in your car with your name or address on it. 26 24 29 This can also lead a thief to your home. Carry vehicle registration and proof of insurance in your wallet. 30 18 18 8. Place packages or other valuable items in the trunk before you arrive at a locatio~ where the vehicle is to be parked. A thief may be watching. 18 22 14 Protecting Your Vehicle •.• 7 12 9 3 7 8 5 9 6 4 4 9 4 7 7 The majority of auto thieves do not operate with a high level of sophistication. Adding one or more of the following devices to your vehicle can help to deter most thieves: 1. Vehicle Alarms: Please be sure the alarm is good quality and installed correctly. Place warning stickers on your windows to advise potential thieves that you have an alarm. 2, Steering Wheel Locks: The most common type is a locking bar that attaches,to the steering wheel making the vehicle impossible to steer. 3. Hidden Kill Switches and Fuel Cut Off Devices: These devices prevent the flow of current to the ignition or fuel to the engine until the switch is activated. More elaborate systems are attached as components of an alarm system or require an electronic chip which must be inserted into a slot in the dash. REPORT STOLEN VEHICLES TO THE POLICE IMMEDIATELY! The sooner the officers on patrol have the information, the greater the chances are for recovery. 8 Spring 1998 Herculean �Public Safety Whats new for 1998? Traffic Legislation for 1998 - Highlights The Brady - lared Teen Driver Safety Act of 1997 In response to the significant amount of teen related traffic accidents, the Legislature passed SB 1329, which reforms the manner by which teens are granted the privilege to drive. Under the provisions of the bill, teens must hold an instruction permit for a period of six months before applying for a provisional license, rather than the current 30 day period. In addition, the teen's parent or" guardian must certify that their teen has spent a minimum of 50 hours of supervised practice behind .the wheel; JO hours must be during darkness. The legislation also imposes driving restrictions on teens. For the first six months after obtaining the provisional license, the teen driver cannot transport other teenage passengers in the car unless accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 25 years old. For the first 12 months after obtaining the provisional license, the teen driver cannot drive between the hours of midnight and 5 a.m. unless accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 25 years old. The legislation contains exemptions to the nighttime driving restriction for work, school, medical and family reasons. Red Light Violations AB 1191 increases the base fine for running a red light to $100. Penalty assessment fees on a fine of $100 bring the total cost of the violation to $270. What do you think? Our Web Site is growing and now by popular demand we have a survey. This survey is being conducted by an independent con$ulting firm in Iowa. When you fill out the survey, it is €Iectronically sent to them. ill feedback to the police con1mEmtsfrom our citizens. tool to tell us what you retlor1:ina a crime, or have (;plle~~~)p3.11 us at 799-8260 or Disabled Person Parking Stall AB 1561 specifies that it is unlawful for any vehicle to park in any area of the pavement adjacent to a parking stall or space designated for disabled persons or disabled veterans that is marked by crosshatched lines and is thereby designated, pursuant to any local ordinance, for the loading and unloading of vehicles parked in the stall or space. Spring 1998 Herculean 9 �Library News The books are in the mail - Library Books by Mail What is BOOKS BY MAlL? The "books are in the mail." Sound familiar? The Contra Costa County Library is offering a new service to make books and books on tape available to library customers through the mail. The Books by Mail program aims to reach people who find it difficult to , come into the library for a variety of reasons, including people who lack transportation, cannot get to the library when libraries are open, do not live near enough to walk, or cannot leave their homes. The mailings, via the U,S. Postal Service, will come from the Central Library in Pleasant Hill in zippered, waterproof, heavy-duty canvas bags with plastic linings inside . .What is the charge/or BOOKS BY MAIL? g. ~ , >, The charge is $3.00 per item to cover postage, processing, and other costs. . This will be added to your library account when the item is mailed to you and a notice will be included in the package with your item. Tht;re is an additional $5.00 charge if the mail bag is not returned. ; ~ '. ; ~ ••(':j ~. ;~.. How do I use BOOKS BY MAIL? .,' • Monday !I t.:'. i •. ~ , Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday . 1 pm to 10 am to 1 pm to Closed 1 pm to lOam to Closed 9pm 6pm 9pm Items for this service may be requested in three ways: 1. At your iocallibrary either in person or over the phone. See the hours and phone number in the column to the left for the local branch serving , Hercules and Pinole. 5pm 5pm 2) .By using the DIAL-INaccessfrom your computer and placing a reserve with your library card. See the Summer 1997 Herculean for instructions INFORMATION LINE 1-800-984-4636 to dial-in to the library catalog from your own computer, or call the library for instructions. , :"<"- 3) By calling the tollfree information line 1-800-984-4636. The toll-free information line operates Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and on Fridays and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. . ~: 10 .spring 1998 Herculean �Library News Check out the library at wWw.contra-costa.lib.ca.us Frequently asked questions How do I return the books? You may drop them off at any branch of the Contra Costa County Library either at the desk or through the book drop. You may also use the mail bag in which you received them and return them by maiL Simply reverse the . mailing label addressed to you to show the Library's address and affix the same amount of postage to return by maiL How do I know when the books are due? There will be a printed receipt in your item that will list the date the item is due back. Items postmarked or returned to the library after the date listed will accrue fines. How long will it take to get these books? Books on the shelf at the library will be received within two weeks. Books not in the library will take longer, depending on the number of reserves, or the wait for another user to return the item. Is there a limit on the number of books I may request by mail? There is no limit on the number of items you may request. Delivery will not be made to you when you have three outstanding charges for this service on your library account. Once those charges are cleared, delivery will resume. Questions? Please call1-800-984-INFO, or look up Books by Mail on the Contra Costa County Library's Home Page: www.contracosta.lib.c/I.us 8th Annual Teen Writing Contest The Hercules/Pinole branch of the Contra Costa County Library is holding the 8th Annual Teen Writing Contest for West County Students in Grades 7-12. The theme of the contest is "Who Am I?, Where Am I From?, Where Am I Going?" Co-sponsors include the West County Times, which will print the entries of top winners, and Mechanics Bank, Hercules Lions Club, and Pinole Rotary Club which are providing cash prizes. Hear the finalists read their own essays and poems and celebrate the excellence of West County's young writers at the Awards Night heldin the library on Wednesday, April 22, at 7:00 pm. Spring 1998 Herculean II �Fire District Recalls... Recalls... Recalls... Consumer Products Safety Commission Announce Recall of Flammable Garments In cooperation with the tonsumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), importers Regent International and Tomen America, both of New York, are announcing the recall of dangerously flammable garments made from ' , 1;31 fleece-type fabric. Over 138,000 adults garments primarily tops, are involved in these recalls. C" , ·:The-fabiic, which fails to meet federal mandatory standards of fabric .flarrun.ability, may ignite readily and present a serious risk of bum injuries in violation.of the Federal Flammable Fabrics Act. Fabrics that do not c?mply with. the standard typically bum faster than newspaper. Regentlnternational Recall 1-800-536-1500 , " " , Regent International is recalling 116,700 in w.omens fleece garments, primarIly tops in pol.o, crew and tunic styles. Some jackets and pants are als.oinciuded in this recall. The label reads "Jas.on Maxwell" or "Made in Tilrkey.::RN 34570." These garments were sold nationwide mainly by J.e. Penny, 'although they were also S.old by Petrie, Jean Nicole, Stuarts, Dayt.on's, Hudson's and Marshall Fields from October 1996 through January 1997 for ab.out $20 to $40. Tomen America Recall.1-888-287-2207 Tomen America is recalling 21,000 in mens fleece shirts. The shirts are l.ong-sleeved henley-style pullovers with a five button cl.osure at the neck. There are tW.o sewn~in labels, one reads "Fast" t1W o!:\!er "Made in Korea ... RN 57336." These garments were sold nati.onwide by R.oSS Dress For Less from July 1996 through January 1997 for ,a bout$ IOt.o $20. CPSC Urges consumers to immediately stop wearing gaiments they believe may pe inv.olved in this recall. C.onsumers should return the garments t.o the store where they were purchased f.or a tull refund. This recall ~.oes not extend to other Jason Maxwell or Fast garments. "c,c,'" .. . ~, , 1'2 Spring 1998 Herculean . ,j " - - .,::: ." .,'C'C ~:i �Fire DistrictThese fans are hotf Explosive Electric and Gas Appliances CPSC recently issued a warning to consumers urging them to have a professional check if their gas appliances used uncoated, brass gas connectors. These old connectors are used to supply gas to appliances, such as stoves and clothes dryers from the gas supply line . . , The connector can crack or break if moved even slightly, causing a gas leak, which can lead to a fire or explosion. CPSC knows of at least 38 deaths and 63 injuries related to the gas connectors since 1980. Consumers should not attempt to check these connectors themselves. Only qualified professionals should check for old, uncoated brass connectors and replace them with stainless steel or coated connectors in homes with gas appliances 15 years or older. Flammable Envirotech Fans with Counterfeit Underwriters Laboratories (UL) symbols!! Ten retailers are recalling about 78,000 plastic oscillating electric fans imported by Envirotech Electric, Inc. of Cerritos, California. The fan's plastic enclosures are extremely flammable, and the power cords can come apart to expose live electrical parts, presenting fire and shock hazards. In addition the fans carrY counterfeit Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) marks and do not comply with UL's safety requirements. UL marks are commonly found on appliances, computer equipment, furnaces, heaters, fuses, and thousands of other products. If a product carries this mark, it means that UL found that samples of this product have met the UL's safety requirements. The three-speed oscillating fans subject to this recall come in either floorstand or desktop models, which are 8, 9, 12, 16 or 18 inches high. The model numbers involved are: / FB- 102H FB.D-208 FBD-612 FC-071A FS-0171A FC-1071A FCP- 167J FD-125J FD-12SD FD-164J FD-122L FS-124J FS-16lJ FS-I64J FS-181J or 95-12 · The fans were sold nationwide from January 1997 through June 1997 for $20 to $35. Spring 1998 Herculean 13 �Fire District Recalls... Recalls... Recalls ... FAQs about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome From the California SIDS Program, Information Line, here are some commonly asked questions with regard to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, SIDS. The author of this information is Thomas G. Keens, M.D., Professor of Pediatrics, University of Southern California School of Medicine: Division of Neonatology and Pediatric Pulmonology, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, California. Questions and Answers About Back to Sleep. Infants who sleep on their stomachs have a statistical increased chance of dying from SIDS. However, it is important to emphasize that sleeping position is not the cause of SIDS. Most infants who sleep on their stomachs will not die form SIDS. Nevertheless, research does show that the risk of dying from Sids is less if a baby sleeps on the back. Therefore, we recommend that healthy babies be put to sleep on their backs, if at all possible. Infants may be on their stomachs when they are awake with no increased risk of SIDS. Infant development experts believe that it is important to give your baby time on the stomach, while awake, so they can master developmental milestones. But, they should be placed on their back to sleep. Will a baby sleeping on the backchoke on milk or formula? One reason that babies in the U.S. and Europe probably started sleeping on their stomachs was the fear that a baby would choke on food if sleeping face up. However, most babies in the world (and throughout history) sleep on their backs. In countries where back sleeping is common, there is no increase in the numbers of babies who die from choking on milk or formula. Thus, sleeping on the bac.k is safe. Atfour months of age, my baby started to roll over onto the stomach while asleep. What should I do? The answer to this question is that you do the best you can. Scientific information from countries where babies used to sleep on their stomachs but . !lOW sleep on their backs shows that the major decrease in SIDS occurred in the two to four month range.'It seems that back sleeping is most protective during two to four months of age. We do not recommend that parents take shifts watching their babies and turning them onto their backs every time they roll. We do on recommend that parents use wedges or restraining devices to prevent the infant from being able to move. Sooner or later, all babies are better able to protect thell)selves in any position. Some infants may be content to sleep on their backs for the entire first year of life. Others will roll over earlier. Parents need to adopt a reasonable compromise between back sleeping as long as it is practical, but not continuing once babies are rolling frequently on their own. 14 Spring 1998 Herculean �Fire District Not enough info? Contact the California SIDS program ... (continued) Is the risk of SIDS higher in SIDS siblings than in the general population of infants ? There is not a clear consensus among SIDS researchers on this question, The main reason for this is that studies have not produced consistent data on the risk of SIDS to subsequent SIDS siblings. In addition, there have not been any new studies completed since the recent decrease in SIDS rates. There are nine studies dealing with the SIDS rates in siblings of SIDS victims. Some of the studies did suggest about a one percent increased SIDS risk for siblings. Other studies showed no increase risk for siblings. However, when looking at the infants included in some of the studies, 'not all should have been included due to familial risks. I believe, therefore, the estimates of the SIDS risk for SIDS siblings are to high in many studies. Even if the SIDS risk were correct, What does a slight increased risk mean? There are two possibilities: 1. All SIDS siblings share this slight increased risk. 2. Some SIDS siblings may have a higher risk and the rest (most) will have a normal risk. This small high risk group would slant the statistics suggesting a slightly increased risk for the entire population. I believe that number two is correct. We know of a least three subgroups of SIDS siblings who have a very high risk; I) siblings in families where there has been two or more SIDS; 2) surviving twin,S siblings of SIDS victims; and 3) SIDS siblings with a serious apparent life threatening event. The elevated risk in these subgroups of SIDS could well be responsible for the "higher" SIDS rates suggested for the entire group in the studies. With respect to twins, if one baby in a set of twins dies from SIDS, the risk for the surviving twin is increased (about 50 per 100). The risk is the same whether the twin is identical (same genetics) or fraternal (same womb but different genes). This is used as evidence to suggest that SIDS is not hereditary. If SIDS was hereditary, you would expect iderltical twins of SIDS , to have an astronomically high SIDS risk, but the surviving fraternal twins'to . have the same risk as the general population. In summary, I believe that the siblings of one previous SIDS victim has a SIDS, risk at or very near that of the general population. I do not think it is significantly elevated. Finally, there is one factor which has not been taken into account in any published study. Families who have had a baby die from SIDS are more likely to be aware of risk reducing interventions, such as back sleeping, not smoking around the baby, etc. This may well decrease the SIDS risk to the general population who are unaware of Back to Sleep recommendations or who may choose to ignore them. For more information, contact the California Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Program, at 1.-800-369-7437. . Spring ·1998 Herculean 15 �RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES Annual Spring Flea II •• Market Regervationg now being accepted! CHECK Us OUT! Hercules in Cyberspace?! Yes, the City of Hercules programs and services can now be explored over the Internet. The City's web site can be reached at http:// www.ci.hercules.ca.us or via the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) at http://www.abag.ca.gov. The site contains information on community events, city facts, staff e-mail, city department services, community development. and much more! As part of the City's web site, the Recreation & Community Services Department has been busy constructing its on-line source to the community as well. The department's information includes a staff directory, employment opportunities, school and library information, community calendar, and a brief history of the City. In addition, our web pages also include information aboutthe various programs and services including child care, sports, special interest classes, facility rentals, teen and senior services, park amenities and Community Services Commission projects. Watch for future updates to include on-line . registration forms, facility rental applications, the latest-breaking news and much more! Clean out those closets and clear out those garages! The sp ring flea market is back - bigger and better than ever ! This event is a great opp ortunity for y ou to get together with neighbors, fund raise for community organizations, or just "sn oop" t hr oug h hidden treasures galore. Spaces are limited, so register early! Locations: Creekside Shopping Center (Near Thriftys) Fee: $20 Residentsl$25 Nonresidents $5 late registration fee after April 11 10101-A 4118* 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. *Alternate rain date is set for Saturday, April 25. . Feel free to send us your questions, comments, and suggestions on-line by completing the form found under the Questions a& Comments section of our web site, or you may also send information directly to the Recreation and Community Services Management staff by addressing: a_hall@msn.com. So surf on in for a visit, and let us know what you think! VVVVVIlClHERCLESCAUS 16 Spring 1998 Herculean Sat �f i RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES 20th Annual Cultural Festival June 6 & 7 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Refugio Valley Park Come and enjoy great food, Crafts and lots of live entertainment. Many thanks to Tosco Company and Wickland Oil Company for their generous financial support. �RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES Chairperson •••••••••••••••••••••• Joanne Ward Vice C ha ir.••..............••... M ic~elle ltaga ki Commissioners ................. Edwin Lucas Gloria Perez 6i11 Prat.her The Community Services Commission meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 111 Civic Drive. The first meeting of the month is dedicated to regular Lawrence Ross Commission business, and the second meeting is dedicated to the Janet. Taraya planning and coor.dination of Citywide special events, such as the Cultural Festival and Sister City Celebration. All individuals or organizations are encouraged to attend the meetings and provide suggestions and feedback to the Commission members. Hercules Swim ream - The Pirhanas 1;0 begin 1;heir second year! Adminis"tra"tion Rscrea-elon Manager .•••.•••.•......Alexander Hall Adm1nietrative ............ .....Yolanda Rico-Chinn Secreeary Facility Rentals, Recreation Classes, Community Events Recreation Supervisor....... Marsha Reynolds On behalf of the Hercules Parks and Recreation Department and the Swim Team Task Force, we would like to invite you and your children to take advantage of our newest Aquatics Program - The Hercules Pirhanas Swim Team which will begin practice in April. This exciting program got off to great start last year thanks to all of the parents' volunteer efforts. Last year's team had an overwhelming response - with over 90 swimmers participating for our very first year. We anticipate this program to grow even more this upcoming season. So check us out. For more information, call 799-829. Senior Services, Sports Programs & Aq.uatics Recreation Supervisor............ Pedro Jimenez Senior Center Coordlna-eor••.... Ka-ehy Gagnon Spor-es Coordlna-eor............•..•••••.. Greg Dwyer Children's Programs Ohlone Child Care/Day Camp 1616 Pheasant Drive 799-8224 or 799-8212 Child Care Coordlna-eor...................... Dlana Fall Recreation Supervieor.........Ambram 60nham Community/Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road 799-8291 18 Spring 1998 Herculean Hanna and Lupine Child Caremny Tots 1905 Lupine Road 799-8259 or 799-8235 Child Care Coordlna-eor................ Pa-e Hewl-e-e �RECREATION & COMMUNNITV SERVICES II •• Gymnasium for Rent Now Hiring Rent the Community/Swim Center Gymni\sium for Basketball or Volleyball practices, games and/or business recreational games! The City of Hercules Recreation & Community Services Department operates the Community/Swim Center Gymnasium The Recreation & Community Services Department is currently accepting applications for the following which is available for limited public use. Reservations will only Part-time Seasonal Positions. These positions will . be accepted with a completed application and payment for the hours rented. Appl icants must be at least 21 years of age. All remain open until filled. Positions Salaries contact regarding the reservations, fees, rental time and on site coordination will be arranged with the original applicant only. Reservations will not be taken more than one (1) month in advance or less than two (2) weeks prior to the planned activity. Aquatics: An attendant will be present during the entire event. Adult Senior Lifeguards Lifeguards Swim Instructor Aquatic Specialists Cashiers $9.00-$11.49/hour $6.75-$B.61/hour $7.0B-$B.61/hour $7.BO-$$9.90/hour $6.00-$7.66/hour supervision is required by applicant during the event. Applicants interested in renti ng the gym are encouraged to view the faci Iity prior to renting. The gym has a maximum capacity of 100 persons for a sports event. ·Standard rental includes main room/with two (2) portable basketball units or two (2)"volleyball units, portable bleachers Sports: and indoor bathroom. Advanced Payment.Required Referees Coaches $6.00-$7.90/hour $6.00-$7.00/hour 3 or more days Recreation Leaders: Recreation Leader Summer Recreation Leader Fees: One day rental $6.00-$7.90/hour $B.OO-$9.55/hour $50 res/$60 non-res per hour $30 res/$40 non-res per hour Attention local businesses!! The gymnasium is now available for public use for either Volleyball or Basketball, Monday through Friday from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Li m ited dates and ti mes are avai lable, Please contact the Sports League Manager for available times and dates at]99-8295. Spring 1998 Herculean 19 �RENTAL FACILITIES the EVENT RESOURCE LISTING!! Introducing ... guide to Your one-stop resou.rce local merchants who specialize in providing services for your special social occasions. This listing was uniquely designed to aid potential Hercules facility rental applicants with . the following categories of services ... Local merchants and ~ervice providers are encouraged to participate as a means ofbenefiting your business and potentially expanding your clientele. A listing in the Events Resource Binder . is good for a one year period. If you sign up anytime before November 1997, your business will receive up to a five month bonus listing through December 1998. For pricing and additional information, please call the Recreation Program Assistant at (510) 799-8291. • Catering • Florists • Balloonists • Event Planning and Coordination • Formal Wear Rentals • Invitations and Printing • Entertainers • Photographers • Janitorial Supplies • Decorators • Transportation • Rental Companies • Party Supplies • Bridal Supplies Brought to You By the Hercules Parks and Recreation Department 20 Spring 1998 Herculean �RENTAL FACILITIES fietEier you are fwsting a wecU£ing reception, 6irtfufay party, or any otEier special occasion, tEie Hercules Par/i;§ ant! 'R,gcreation invites you to sfiare your precious t1WI1Unts in any ofour avai!a6£e jiuifities. 'Wefcome!! The Foxboro Community Center is located at 1025 Canterbury Avenue, situated in the Foxboro Neighborhood Park. This facility is best suited for small parties and meetings not to exceed 48 people. The facility has one small assembly room, restrooms, street parking, and a large outdoor park area including tennis and basketball courts. This facility does not have kitchen facilities. The Hercules Senior Center is located at 111 Civic Drive, adjacent to the City Center Plaza. This facility is best suited for parties and meetings not to exceed 100 people. It has one large assembly room, with a wooden floor suitable for dancing. Additional areas include a kitchen, outdoor patio area with barbeque, restrooms, and large parking lot. The Ohlone Community Center is located at 190 Turquoise Drive, adjacent to the Ohlone Neighborhood Park. This facility is best suited for small parties and meetings not to exceed 75 people. The Ohlone Center has one medium sized assembly room, a residential kitchen, outdoor patio, restrooms, and a small parking lot. The Historic Clubhouse is located at 535 Railroad Avenue overlooking the beautiful San Pablo Bay. This facility is in the City's HistoriC District and is registered as a National Historic Building. It is best suited for parties, fund raisers, a(ld wedding -receptions not to exceed 160 people. It has one large assembly room, a kitchen, serving room, bar room, bay window alcove, restrooms, and a parking lot. Spring 1998 Herculean 21 �RENTAL FACILITIES enttz!Procetiuru: 'for ietailea information on rentaljees, tfate availabilty, anti appfication proceaures, you 11Uly picf(up a 'facility 5l.ppfication pac~t at tfie C011ll1Iunity/Swim Center auri:ng nor11Wf 6usiness fumrs. 'Ifie pac~t contains step-6y-step instructions for 600f(ing aft oftlie City sfacilities. 2(sservations wilf 6e receivea on a first come, first serve 6asis. !!II!i!!!!!!I!I1!!'" 1(eservations wi£[ also De t~n no 1tUJre tlian one year in ativance, ana no less tlian one 1tUJntli prior to tfie event tfate. The Community/Swim Center is located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. This facility is situated within a beautiful valley surrounded by eucalyptus groves and open space. This facitty is best suited for parties, fund raisers, and other social events not to exceed 300 people. The Community Center includes one large assembly room with a portable stage, three multi-purpose rooms, outdoor patio area, restrooms , and a parking lot. The Community Center Gymnasium is available for rental for volleyball and basketball games for private individuals or company events! Rental includes sports equipment, portable bleacher units, restrooms, outdoor patio area, and parking lot. Refugio Valley Park Gazebo is very popular for outdoor weddings because of its unique design and proximity to the lake. The scenic view and easy access provide a unique location for any outdoor celebration! Electricity is available, however, rental does not include tables or chairs . Woodfield, Ohlone, and Hanna Ballfields are available for private or company rentals. There is a two hour minimum on all field rentals. Rental of these facilities does not include sports equipment or field preparations. 22 Spring 1998 Herculean �r , / CLASSES ! DOG OBEDIENCE OIL PAINTING Ha,ve fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors. Students will also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. The course allows students to learn on an individual basis at their own pace, while developing talents that they have been wishing to accomplish for years. There is an additionai'fee for supplies. Supply information will be provided when registering. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Maria S.C. Davi $27 res/$30 non-res 11 51 6-A 11516-B Tues Tues 3/17-5/5 5/19-70 !II 1:00-3:00 pm 1:00-3:00 pm A 55 late registration fee will be charged for any registration received after the first class meeting. HERCULES PUBLIC STARGAZING Looking for something different for an evening out? Want something fun, educational, and free to do in the evening with the children? Under clear night skies· right here in Hercules, see exciting, brilliant views of the moon, planets, beautiful star clusters, galaxies, the Milky Way, and other wonders through telescopes and binoculars, and leam about what you see. Come to our public stargazing program conducted by experienced amateur astronomers for the benefit and enjoyment of sky watchers of all ages. If you are a teacher, bring your class; if a parent, bring your children. If you are an amateur astronomer, novice or expert, bring your own binoculars and telescopes and share your knowledge and enthusiasm. Please, no smoking or alcohol, and no flashlights without a red filter. Dress warm. For more information, call (510) 526-5974. On scheduled evenings, call (51 0) 799-8237 aiter 7:30 p.m. Location: Foxboro Neighborhood Park Instructor: David Harris, Lance Shaw, & Walt Meadows No Charge Fee: Dates: 4/18,5/30,6/27,7/18,8115,8/29 TIme: Sat At dusk • Weather permitting! Partly cloudy OK! Basic dog obedience helps to develop ~ confident relationship between dog and handler. This class is desig~ed for both pet and owner and will teach you to train your dog with kindness, not abuse. The beginning class is designed for dogs over 4 months of age and will teach the handler how to train his/her dog to heel, sit, stay, stand and come on command. The first class will be an orientation held at the Community/Swim Center. Do not bring your dog to the orientation. Location: Instructor: Ohlone Elementary School Yard Eileen Hanson Beginner Class Fee(both): $35 res/$38 non-res 11509-A Sat 215Q9-A Mon No class July 6 4/25-5/30 6/15-7/27 10-11am 6:30-7:30 pm 4/25-5/30 6115-7/27 9-10 am 7:30-8:30 pm Intermediate Class 11510-A Sat Mon 21510-A No class July 6 JAZZERCISE The art of jazt dance combined with the science of exercise physiology - Each 60 to 65 minute class includes both easy-tofollow, fun aerobic-dance routines and muscle toning and stretching exercise. A warm-up precedes the aerobics, and cool down and stretch follows the exercise all to the beat of great music, from oldies to jazz to the newest pcpular tunes! New students may register at class and join anytime. We suggest you bring a mat and water. Instructors: Historic Clubhouse, 535 Railroad Avenue Mon, Wed, Sat, & Sun Community/Swim Center, Tue & Thu Unda Young & Kim Moffatt Mon-Thur SaVSun 6:30-7:30 pm· 9-10 am Location: Drop-In: $ 6 4 Classes: $20 8 Classes: $28 12 Classes: $36 ~Baby-sitting available these classes only. Fee: $1.00 per family. Fees: Spring 1998 Herculean 23 �CLASSES BEGINNING BAU..ROOM DANCING INTERMEDIATE BALLROOM DANCING Haven't you always wanted to learn how to dance? Learn basic steps and variations in the West Coast Swing (side-pass rhythm) and Cha-Cha-Cha (breaks). Adults of all ages are invited to experience the joy of partner dancing! This is an outstanding opportunity for newcomers to learn the basics of "lead and follow" dancing, and for seasoned dancers to sharpen their skills and learn new steps. Dazzle your friends by learning steps and variations in the Fox Trot (sw~ches) the Lindy Swing (sw~ches) and the Bossa Nova (wraps)! Aduns of all ages are invited to enhance their joy of partner dancing! This is an outstanding opportunity for seasoned dancers to review some basics, and learn new steps, styles, and combinations. . Loca~on: Instructors: Assisted by: Feelperson: Senior Center Mr. & Mrs. Jerry August Mr. & Mrs. Gani Tolentino $60 resl$65 non-res 11504-A Thur 4/2-6/25 7:30-9 pm , Location: Instructors: Assisted by: Fee/person: Senior Center Mr. & Mrs. Jerry August Mr. & Mrs. Gani Tolentino $60 resl$65 non-res 11505-A . InterlThur 4/2-6125 8:30-10 pm No Class on May 21 No Class on May 21 For a better 'dance experience, wear leather-soled shoes and ' clothing suitable for a pleasant dance event. 'Save over 17% by signing up for both the Beginning and Intermediate classes! $100 per person (resident) and $105 per person (non-resident). Individuals: Register 112 hour early at the first class on a first come basis. Coup~s: Register 1/4 hour early at the first class, er preregister at the Community/Swim Center. Individuals: Register V2 hour early at the first class on a first come basis. Couples: Register 1/4 hour early at the , first class, or preregister at the Community/Swim Center. TRADITIONAL FOLK , DANCING BY KARlLAGAN, INCORPORATED This class is a unique opportunity for those interested in the Philippine culture to pass on Traditional Folk Dances such as the Tinikling, Banga, Maria Clara, and Sultana to future generations within our community. Karilagan, Incorporated was formed in September 1995 to provide youths with a positive alternative to negative pressure, and has now joined forces with the City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department. These classes are ongoing and students may enroll at any time. Performances are held throughout the Bay Area, and all levels of experience are welcome! Active parent participation is required. Location: Times: Instructors: Fee: 24 Spring 1998 Herculean Senior Center Friday, 6:30 pm-1 0:30 pm Lilli Abrantes and Adele Laput $25 per family plus costumes �CLASSES ~ INVESTMENT BASICS This course will introduce you to basic information about stocks, mutual bonds, mutual funds, and other common securities. The course will include such topics as tax-free investing, alternatives to low-yield cqs, mutual funds, retirement planning, and how to read the financial pages. . No previous experience necessary. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Press Room Dr. Richard Speed, Ph.D. $15 res/$18 non-res (single rate) $20 res/$23 non-res (couple rate) 11511-B 11511-C 21511-A Tues Thur Tues 4/7-4/17 5/7-5/21 6/2-6/16 7:00-8:30 pm 7:00-8:30 pm 7:00-8:30 pm MODEL AIRPLANE BUILDING AND FLYING Youths, ages 9-17 will enjoy learning how to build and fly their own model airplanes. Students will learn the basic science of power flight while having a lot of fun. Every new student will receive a control-line gas-powered model 'The Plater". Continuing students will build a balsa wood model. The real reward comes when they are able to fly their gas-powered model. Class fee includes a one year membership to the Academy of Model Aeronautics which will allow the student to fly his or her model under liability and accidenVmedical insurance. The class is ongoing and students may enroll at anytime. Parents are welcome to attend. For more infonmation, call (510) 245-9310 after 6:00 pm or (415) 899-9111 during the day. Location: Instructor: Fee: Foxboro C,ommunity Center Heman Lee $25 res/$30 non-res for one year membership plus $1 for AMA insurance due to instructor. 51533-A Sat On-going 9 am-Noon DEBT FREE AND PROSPEROUS payoff allyourconsumer debt in 1 to 3 years, how to payoff your 30 year mortgage in another 3 to 4 years, how to operate on 100% cash and never use cred~ again, how to become invulnerable to economic ups and downs, how to save more than $1,000,000 of retirement weatth in the same amount of time ~ would take you to payoff your mortgage, how all of this can be done .~h your current income, and much, much, more! This classis nottaught by financial planners or insurance agents, and no investments or insurance will be advocated or sold. This workshop uses a linear math debt-elimination and weatth building strategy and is strictly educational. Please bring a calculator and . a list of all your debts, showing balances, interest rates, and monthly payments (principle and .interest only). Location: Instructors: Phone No. Fee: Community Swim Center, Village Room AI Bedford and JennHer Le Pore (707) 447-7263 $3Q·resi$35 non-res (single rate) $50 resi$55 non-res (couples ratet mandatory $5 wor1<bookfee, $39 optional textbook 11502-8 11502-C 21502-A Th.r Th.r Th.r 419 5'14 6'11 6:00-9:00 pm 6:00-9:00 pm 6:00-9:00 pm ASPIRING WRITERS These writing courses are designed for adu~s or teens who are intermediate/advanced writers. Participants will explore all forms of writing depending on the interests of class members. Various forms will include biographies, autobiographies, joumals, essays, short stories, novels, and poetry. Information on how to market one's writing will also be provided throughout the course. Location: Instructor: Fee: Commun~/Swim Center, Village Room Sue Clark . $50res/$55 non-res Intermediate/Advanced 11501-A Wed 3118-5120 7:30-9 pm Spring 1998 Heiculean 25 �CLASSES , II CREAl1NG PoETRy Writing poetry is a wonderful way to express yourself. Forfive weeks you'll have an opportunity to leam the basics of writing poetry for fun orfor publication. If you are already a poet, you'll have a forum for polishing your work, trying poetic forms new to you, or becoming more prolific in your desire to write or to publish. This class will also touch on writing greeting cards and song lyrics. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center Sue Clark $45 res/$50 non-res Medic First Aid is a basic eight hour training course in emergency care. CPR and other important emergency care skills are combined in the course, which allows the student to function wtth one consistent set of priorilies in a medical emergency. The training is accomplished in ,seven modules of instruction, and students will receive a wallet card & certificate of completion. Please bring a bag lunch. Location: Instructor. Fee: Tues 11501 No class on April 14 417-5/12 7:30-9:20 pm 11517-A 11517-B 21517-A Communtty/Swim Center, Press Room Delucchi's First Aid Training Certified Instructors $45 res/$50 non-res, plus a $5 materials fee for certification packet and handbook Sat Sat Sat 3121 5116 7/18 8am-4:30pm 8am-4:30pm 8am-4:30pm CAROIO-PULMONARY QUICK HEALTHY MEAl S FROM RESUSCITATION (CPR) COSTCO AND TRADER JOE'S Are you looking for some new, quick ideas for great low fat meals? Help is as near as your local Costco or Trader Joe's. Discover which low fat meals you can 'heat and eat' and get recipes for delicious meals you can make in minutes. Low fat, low sodium product guide to each store and tasty recipes using each store's products included. Whether you are preparing meals for one, two or more, "Quick Healthy Meals" will truly enable you to eat healthier plus save you time and money. This, is a good class for those who are "culinary challenged." Lots of sampling included. This course will teach one-rescuer CPR and foreign body airway obstruction for adults, children, and infants. The class will consist of lecture and practice on mannequins. The teachings follow those approved by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). A certificate of completion will be issued through Delucchi's First Aid Training and Supply. Location: Instructor. Fee: 11508-A Jamie Davidson, M.S. is a personal weight management , 21508-A consultant, coach and seminar leader with 20 years of experience in the fields of weight mamlgement, cardiac rehab, adult fttness and !1ealth promotion. She has helped hundreds become healthier and lighter with her "make it convenient to Read be successful" approach. Location: Instructor: Fee: OhlorieCommunity Center 'Jamie Davidson, M.S. $27 + $5 Lab fee payable to the City at registration time 21512-A 21512-B Tues Thur ' Community/Swim Center, Press Roo.m Delucchi's First Aid Certified Instructors $35 res/$40 non-res Sat Sat 4118 8-11 am 6113 8-11 am the preceding page and find out how you can get a , FREE model airplane with a Cox .049 engine! 26 Spring 1998 Herculean 6/2 8/27 7:30-9:30 pm 7:30-9:30 pm �CLASSES ROMPER GYM PRE-GYMNASTICS Come explore with your child as they leam and grow. Romper Gym is designed especially for the two to four year old who wants to explore but requires parental assistance and encouragement. Matthew Silveria brings over 12 years of · motivating and training experience to assist the parent in instructing their children to balance, control movement and grow in this upbeat experience: This fun-filled class is designed for children 7 and older, and for advanced tumbling students, who are preparing for a more advanced gymnastics experience. Emphasis will be on balance, coordination, flexibility and strength. Location: Instructor. Fee: 11526-A Community/Swim Center, Village Room Matthew Silveria $35 res1$38 non-res 4118-5116 9:00-9:45 Sat Held at CommunitylSwim Center Sat 6/6-7/11 9:00-9:45 am Held at Ohlone Community Center 21526-A TINY TUMBLERS Enjoy the fun while developing body awareness. This class is designed for children ages 4 through 6 and leads students to leam stretches,' rolls, balance and cartwheels in a playful and safe environment. LocatiOn: Instructor. Fee: 11522-A 21522-A Community/Swim Center & Ohlone Community Genter Matthew Silveria $35 res1$38 non-res 4118-5/16 10:00-10:45 am Held at CommunitylSwim Center Sat 6/6-7/11 10:00-10:45 am Held at bhlone Community Center Location: Instructor. Fee: Community/Swim Center, Village Room Matthew Silveria $35 resi$38 non-res 11523-A Sat 4118-5116 11:00-11:45 am Held at CommunitylSwim Center 21523-A Sat 6/6-7111 1t:00-11:45am Held at Ohlone Community Center LEARNING STAR~ PRESCHOOL 6:45 AM. to 6:15 P.M. Ages 3 Months - 5 Yeors Old "FAMILY DAYCARE" "BALANCED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM" "KINDERGARTEN PREPARATION" "INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION" . "Full or Port-nme" "NUTRITIOUS MEALS & SNACKS" LICENSE NO. 070215056 245-8100 Sat A Hercules Preschool It's Everything You Wanted In A Preschool Program Call NowFo[" Placement Possibilities! • • • • • Daily Curriculum Regular Field Trips & Special Evenls Nutritious Meals & Snacks Lg Garden with Playground Bike Track. farm Area • Special Weekend & Evening Care Program • Year Round Schedule 245-7159 YOUTH OIL PAINTING Youth, ages 7-17years, will have fun ""hile learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors. Your child will also leam about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. This course allows students to leam on an individual basis at their own pace, while making new friends and developing new talents. Location: Instructor. Fee: Community/Swim Ceflter, Village Room Maria S.C. Davi $27 res/$30 non-res 11521-C 11521-0 Tues Fri 5119-7/7 5122-7/10 3:30-5 pm 3:30-5 pm There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply information will be provided at time of registration. Spring 1998 Herculean 27 �CLASSES POM AND CHEER In this course, students leam arm motions, hand, leg, and feet positions and voice projection. Cheers, chants, and dance movements are taught with flair and enthusiasm from experienced instructors. This is an ongoing program and returning students will learn advanced techniques. Students will be prepared for school team tryouts looking sharp and jazzy! Students will also gain se~ confidence, se~ esteem, flexibility, strength and stamina. Classes are ongoing and you may enroll at any time. Class is taught by the Young Olympians organization which is dedicated to providing community programming to boys and girls ages 5 15 years. Location: Instructors: Senior Center Young Olympians Staff Fees: Session 1 Session 2 Varied $2-$4Aesson Tuesday Tuesday New students ages 5-7 New students ages 8-13 Retuming students . 3'1Q-619 6116-9/15 5-5:40 pm 5:45-6:25pm 6:30-7:10 pm Registration is accepted on the day of class. No advanced registration is needed. For more information, you may call, Charlotteatthe Young Olympians organization, (510) 461 -2800. JUDO YOUNG OLYMPIANS SELFDEFENSE Be SAFETY AWARENESS FOR YOUTH This program is designed for self-defense purposes only! Our program enhances self-esteem, confidence and selfdiscipline. Students (ages 5-15) are placed according to age and ability. Emphasis is on learning physical and verbal skills for self -defense against bullies and adults. Course content includes: Break-aways, and techniques for close contact (being grabbed, etc.) communication skills and confident posture. Weekly safety awareness information addresses the lures strangers use on children and teens. Each successive 10-12 week session provides reinforcement of previously learned techniques in addition to new and more advanced instruction. For information call (510) 461-2800. No class on Sn/98 Judo is a martial art that concentrates primarily on throwing and grappling techniques. The striking and self-defense techniques arepractioed only in Kata form. Judo has been an Olympic event since 1964. The instructor will take registration for all classes a anytime during the sessions. ij you wish to speak to the instructo prior to enrollment, you may call 799-9906, or you may visit the class. Location: Instructors: Location: Ohlone Community Center Fees: Wayne Cunningham Instructor. Fees: $35 res/$38 non-res Monthly Fee Session 1 $17 res/$19 non-res additional family members Session 2 51519J 51519-K 51519-L 51519-M April May June July 3/30-618 Monday 6/15-9/14 Monday New Students age 5-7 New Students age 8-11 & Yellow Belts 1st degree Yellow Belts 2nd & 3rd degree Orange Belts &·above Ages 5 through Adults Mon/Wed 28 Spring 1998 Herculean Senior Center Young Olympians Staff varied $2-$4nesson Continuing 6:30-8:30 pm 5:15-5:55 pm 6:00-6:40 pm 6:45-7:25 pm 7:30-8:10 pm �CLASSES -~ - ---:--,1 'il , i iI ;i ; t I ,I I~he I Hercules ,Recreation and Community I !Services Department is happy to alVlOunce ' ! !the awarding of the 1997 Lone Wolf Karate ~hampionshiPS Dojo Award to Sensei Joseph rcia of Garcia's Karate Dojo. , I ra I I ver the year's, at the Karate Fhampionships, Sensei Garcia and his Dojo i ~ave shown much competitive spirit along ~ith tradition and they have performed in ! most aggressive style! i I i_ , j I ii--.L__ : ~~ ~ " ' _, __ _ _ ~ _~~.,~ ~ ~~~ __ _ _ ,"""._. _ _ KUBUDO WEAPONS It is not Karate, Akido, or Judo, It is Kendo, the art of knowing all Japanese weapons, the weapons that placed the Japanese samurai among the most feared warriors in the world. It has been said that the samurai code of honor was something no other knight or warrior in history could equal. No other man had as much prestige or harder code of honor to live by than these men-at-arms of Japan. Classes start with the long bo, then the kama sai, and finish with the sword. Location: Instructor: Fees: Ages: Community/Swim-Center, Village Room Joe Garcia $50 res/$60 non-res (monthly fee) $35 res/$45 non-res for additional family members 10 years and up *There will be a $1 0 late payment fee if the monthly fee is not paid by the 10 of each month. 51531-J 51531-K 51531-L 51531-M 51531-N Fri Fri Fri Fri Fri April May June July August 7:30-8:30 pm 7:30,8:30 pm 7:30-8:30 pm 7:30-8:30 pm 7:30-8:30 pm *There is an additional fee for complete uniform. All orders and payments for uniform are taken by the instructor. I I, i _~I Judo students hard at work! - See page 30 for more info. Spring 1998 Herculean 29 �'I CLASSES KARATE ADULT KARATE CLASSES In today's world, families are concerned about issues of violence, gangs, weapons, and child molestation/abduction. This class is designed to provide participants with proven methods of increasing one's alertness and awareness, as well as, providing a solid philosophy in self defense, self discipline, and self confidence. The class is ongoing and students may enroll at any time. For more information on specific styles or levels, call the instructor at (707) 425-1847. This class is designed for adults 18 years and up to provide participants with proven methods of increasing one's alertness and awareness as well as, providing a solid philosop.hy in self defense and self discipline, and self confidence. The classes will be ongoing. For more information on specific styles or levels, call the instructor at (707) 425-1847. Classes begin June 2,1997. . Locations: Wed Classes at CommunitylSwim Center Thur Classes at Historic Clubhouse Fri Classes at Community/Swim Center Instructor:_ Fees: Joe Garcia $45 res/$48 non-res Monthly fee $25 res/$28 non-res - additional family members "There will be a $10 late payment fee if the monthly fe.e is not paid by the 10th of each month. 51529-J 51529-K 51529-L 51529-M 51529-N April May June July August 4:30-5:30 pm All Yellow Belts - Children under 10 yrs, 9 KY 5:30-6:30 pm Wed All Green Belts - Children under 10 yrs Wed . 6:30-7:30 pm All Yellow Belts- Adults Thur 5-6 pm All Green Belts and Beginner White Belts - Adults Thur 6-7 pm All Purple Belts and Brown Belts - Children & Adults Thur 7-8 pm All Belts - students must have fighting gear to attend this class. No exceptions. Fri 6:30-7:30 pm "There is an additional fee forthe complete uniform. All orders and payments for the uniform are taken by the instructor. 30 Spring 1998 Herculean Community/Swim Center, Village Room Joe Garcia $45 res/$48 non-res (monthly fee) $25 res/$28 non-res for additional family members "There will be a $1 0 late paymentfee if the monthly fee is not paid by the 10th of each month. 51530-J 51530-K 5-1530-L 51530-M 51530-N Wed Wed Wed Wed Wed April May June July August 7:30-8:30 pm 7:30-8:30 pm . 7:30-8:30 pm 7:30-8:30 pm 7:30-8:30 pm "There is an additional fee for the complete uniform. All orders and payments for uniform are taken by the instructor. All White Belts - Beginners,& children under'10 Wed Location: Instructor: Fees: �SENIOR SERVICES HERCULES SENIOR CENTER 111 CMC DRIVE 799-8219 Friends, Food, Fun and Companionship is what the Hercules Senior 'Program is all aDou!. Join us for a day of activities or just come and relax for awhile. Our program provides a variety of social and recreational activities in a friendly atmosphere where the emphasis is on hospitality. You will be warmly welcomed by our volunteer staff when you stop in to visit our center. Here you will find a variety of social and recreational services for all seniors. The Hercules Senior program and support services are available to 'adults 60 and over. Our activ~ies and programs welcome participation by adults of all ages on a space available basis. These servioes include classes, day trips, nutrition services, health screening servces, mutticultural enrichment, and much, much more! We strive to ensure·a physically and emotionally comfortable environment for all, as well as encouraging socialization with peers. Thank you Mr. Lil ,. Thank you for again offering to fine tune the piano at our Senior Center. We appreciate your annual kindness. ON-GOING ACTMTlES Join us Monday, Wednesday and Friday for a great hot lunch. The CoCoCafe lunches provide a full meal for Seniors at a very reasonable cost. Donation is suggested at$1.50.lo $1.75. You must reserve at least one day in advance no later than 12 noon. Call for a monthly menu. Participants must be age 60 or older. Mon-Wed-Fri 11:30 a.m. Pot Luck Lunch 2nd Thur of month 12 Noon Bingo Mon-Wed-Thur-Fri 12:30-2:00 pm Please drop in and say hello to our staff and volunteers Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m . to 2:00 p.m. Our center will- provide you with updated information on current and upcoming activities and events. CLASSES WRITE YOUR MEMOIRS OR FAMILY HISTORY Miscellaneous Crafts Wed 10:00 a.m ..-1 :00 pm Free Tai Chi Instructor Bryan Umeki You will receive guidance and inspiration on how to plan, research, write, and publish your memoirs or family history, plus tips on the basics of good writing. This class will include "memory sparkers", how to organize your ideas, ways to achieve variety in your life story, how to use photos and documents, an A to Z checklist and excerpts to read from other writer's histories and memoirs. Location: Instructor: Fee: Senior Center Sue Clark $35 res/$40 non-res 11502-A 11502-8 Wed Wed 4/8-5/6 5/27-6/17 3:00-4:00 pm 3:00-4:00 pm ' Tues 9:30-11 :00 a.m. Free SEASONAL CRAFTS Join 'us on Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. for a few gettogethers' and share your talents with us ... or find out what hidden talents you have! Our projects change with the seasons and holidays, so we may be creating greeting cards one week and spring flowers the next. There'is no fee, but we ask that you share your ideas and maybe surplus materials. No Class April 14 Spring 1998 Herculean 31 �SENIOR SERVICES DRIVER IMPROVEMENT FOR DRIVERS 55+ This course is designed for mature drivers ,to help increase awareness of driving'precautions that can and should be used t6 compensate for diminished physical and visual skills, You will imprdve your driving skills and become eligible for reduced insurance costs. When you complete this 8-hour course of instruction with our experienced driver education instructor, you will receive a 3 YEAR CERTIFICATE; registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles. This certificate registration is your record of eligibility for REDUCED AUTO INSURANCE PREMIUMS. The four-week course will 'be offered at the Hercules Senior Center, The fees may be paid to the Adult Education Department or to the instruCtor at the first class. Call 2154666 for registration information, Th 5f7-5/28 . 9:30-11:30 a.m. $12 Wt.""l", fIJIl- S" ....:.IJIl--t" ~~ ,Personalized Services Exclusively For Seniors: 'IIi Transportation Companionship • Shopping Gift CertIfIcates We.~~~ H~.,..,.4.",~~ Owner I Service Provider 510-333-0573 . and Discount 'bJchers Nai,1abIe "We'reThere . .. And We carel· ... --- EXPLORATION IN ART FOR SENIORS: MIXED MEDIA This class introduoes Seniors to a variety of art media including ink, charcoal, water based paint, colored pencils and more! (Sorry - no oil paints) Instructor Diane Rusnak, Bay Area artist and teacher for 30 years, emphasizes personal creative expression as well as teaching good'composition and artistic techniques, Students may sign up with the instructor. There is no fee for instruction, but students must fumish their own supplies, This class is offered in conjunction with Contra Costa College, Tues ongoi"!gthrough5/12 10a,m.-l p,m, Free 32 Spring 1998 Herculean TAl CHI Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese exercise designed to promote flexibility, strength, balance and coordination. It also emphasizes stretching and slow graceful movements and is especially good for reducin'g,tension in the body, The form of Tai Chi being taught by instructor Bryan Umeki is called Kwang Ping Yang Style, which is at least 3,000 years old, and is rarely taught outside of China. This class is 'also beneficial as a tool for meditation purposes. The class is offered in conjunction with the West Contra Costa Unified School District. Tues On-going 9:30-11 a.m. Free THE ART OF FLOWER . ARRANGING This course introduces students to contemporary and traditional ways of flower arranging. Classes are designed to help students appreciate the beauty in their immediate environment and develqp their artistic competence. Students wilileam how to create their own designs with garden flowers and materials readily available. Instructor Kimi Takamura brings years of experience with her genile style of instruction. Students will be given an overview of flower arranging and demonstrations of different styles and approaches. The instructor will explain the tools and materials recommended. Bring a pen and notebook. Best of all, this is a free class! The class is offered in conjunction with Contra Costa College on Saturdays through May 16. Sat ongoing through 5/9 9a.m.-12Noon Free COMPUTER CLASSES Would you like to learn the basics of computers? Learn to do letters, balanoe your checkbook, make a personal appointment calendar and more! Beverly Kegel will teach you in this handson class. Only 4 students will attend each 6 week session, so call us soon for class availability and dates. Mondays Call for a time Free �YOUTH SERVICES , ~ ' !.:i' y: CHILD CARE TINY TOTS The Recreation & Community Services Department offers a Before!After School Child Care Program for children in grades K-6. This is a recreation program that gives your child a safe and supervised place to go before and after school. During the day a short time is allotted for homework. The children enjoy themselves with a variety of activities, including crafts, games, sports, cultural appreciation, and life skills. The Child Care program is offered at Ohlone, Lupine, and Hanna Ranch Child Care Centers. There is a limited amount of space in our Child Care Programs, therefore when spaces are fill.ed, we will begin taking a waijing list for future openings. This program is a preschool experience,for children 2 yrs. 9 mos. to 5 yrs. of age. The program is designed to develop the ''whole child", Our qualified and caring staff assist your child in developing confidence and self-esteem. Children will. learn responsibility and independence. Social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and creative aspects of the child's development are included in each day's program. All children in Tiny Tots must be completely toilettrained. No diapers or pull ups. Space is limited. ' Registration is currently being accepted for the 1997-98 school year at the Lupine site only. All registrations are taken at the Community/Swim Center at 2001 Refugio Valley Rd. Hanna Ranch Child Care Ctr. License No. 070215103 _ Lupine Child Care Ctr. License No. 070209101 Ohlone Child Care Ctr. License No. 070210873 2480 Refugio Valley 245-4803 1905 Lupine 799-8259 1616 Pheasant 799-8224 SPRING DAY CAMP Tiny Tots programs are offered at the following locations: Lupine Child Care Center 1905 Lupine Ohlone Child Care Center 1616 Pheasant Foxboro Community Center 1025 Canterbury For more information please contact the Tiny Tot Program Coordinator at 799-8235 or 799-8259. "LrrTLE LEARNER" (2.9 MOS. TO 4 YRS.) For many children this is their first social experience. Learning to socialize with other children and separate from parents is a very important part of this class. While they play, children are introduced to numbers, colors, shapes, and letters. Special attention is paid to large and small motor development. TlTh The City of Hercules is offering a Spring Camp for grades K6 at the Ohlone Child Care. Spring Camp starts April 13-17, registration will begin March 9, 1998. Registration cost is $20 first come, first serve. Call for more information: 799-8224 or 799-8259. Location: Ohlone Child Care, 1616 Pheasant 3 day core program, 3 day extended care, 5 day core program 5 day extended care, $69 Res/$77 Non-Res $76 Resi$85 Non-Res $115 Res/$128 Non-Res $127 Res/$141 Non-Res SUMMER DAY CAMP The City of Hercules is offering a Summer Camp for grades K-6. Summer Camp begins June 15 to August 21 - a 10 week program- so plan ahead! Registration for summer camp for current child care participants begins May 4, and opens to the public May 18, 1998. Look for more information soon. 9-11 a.m. $53 res/$56 non-res/Monthly "PRE-KINDERGARTEN" PROGRAM This program is offered to children who will be 4 years old on or before December 2. The goal of this class is to prepare the children for kindergarten without going beyond the basic requirements set by the school district. The children have the opportunity to learn while having fun and making friends. MIW/F 9-12 noon $120 resi$126 non-reslMonthly Registration for the Tiny Tots '1998-99 year for current Tiny Tots participants ,begins May 4, and opens to the ' public May 18, 1998. You cannot pickup yourregistratio!1 form until May 18, 1998 atthe Community/Swim Center. For more information please call the Program Coordinators at 799-8224 or 799-8259. Spring 1998 Herculean 33 �YOUTH SERVICES BEFOREIAF I ER SCHOOL CHILD CARE FEES The following fees are effective for the 97-98 school year at the Hanna, Lupine, and Ohlone Child Care Centers. These fees are based upon a four week billing period and do not include holidays and scheduled inservice (Ronstudent) days. Kinder GradeJ-3 Grade 4-6 Five-Day Care AM Care 6:30-8:30 am Dismissal 5:00 pm Dismissal 6:30 pm $100 . $247 $336 $100 $135 $216 Three-Day Care AM Care 6:30-8:30 am Dismissal 5:00 pm Dismissal 6:30 pm $60 $149 $202 $60 $81 $130 34 Spring 1998 Herculean ,I $100 $122 $203 $60 $73 $122 Late Payment Fee $20 for the first late payment $25 for all late paym,ents thereafter ate PickUp Fee Registration Fee Daily Rate for Inservice $1 per minute per child $25 $28 Multi-Child Discount , 10% discount on total program fees for families with two (2) or more children enrolled in the same program. 15% of fees to be used for facility construction and mi3intenance. �TEEN ACTIVITY PROGRAM ~ ReCREATION & CoMMUNrTY SERVICES DEPARTMENT TEEN CLUB! 1998 Teen Center The City is happy to announce the continuance of it's popular Teen Club. This program offers an excellent opportunity for youth to leam leadership skills, communication skills, and have fun at the same time. Volunteers Members are elected for a one year term. Annual Membership fees are $20. Teen Club Members assist the Recreation & Community Services Department with developing recommendations for programs and services to better respond to the needs and interests of youth. The Teen Club will assist the staff wtth fund-raising, concession stand and special events. Members are: Christopher Martins, President Jevonte' McClease, Vice-President Damian Williams, Secretary Garfield Wong, Treasurer Jason Dondero, Jennifer Douglas Nick Gould, Christopher Granger Jonathan Jemera, Erin Krall Scott Marchetti, David Mitchel Ryan Sample, Nicole Shaw Tasha Ulle, Kemp Vaughn Larry Wheeler I i I The Teen Club meets on the first'Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. All meetings are open to interested persons. Meetings will not exceed one hour. All Teen Club Members are registered volunteers wtth the City 01 Hercules. In exchange for volunteer service, members receive free use of the Teen Activity Center and free admission to all Teen Special Events including: Dances, Workshops, Guest Speakers and Local Excursions. So come join in and bring your friends! Participants must complete a City of Hercules Volunteer Application. Participants are required to attend Teen Club meetings the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Teen Club officers will serve as an elected officer of the Teen Club I PARENTS & AWLTS - You NEEDED AS VOLUNTEERS! ARE For registration and additional information, phone 799-8233 or 799-8291. Spring 1998 Herculean 35 �'T EEN ACTMTY PROGRAM . NEW SPRING TEEN CENTER TEEN )ACTIVITY PROGRAM ACTIVITY PROGRAM The new Teen Center Spring Program will operate on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community/Swim Center in the Dynamite Room. The Teen Center will provide recreational opportunities to youth, ages 13-18 entering 7th to 12 grades. Youth born prior to June 19, 1990 cannot be enrolled. The new 1998 Teen Summer Day Camp Program will start on Monday, June 15, 1998 and continue through Friday, August 21, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Community Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules. The new Recreation and Community Services Department has planned a "New and Improved ten (10) week Summer Program" with a widerange of Super Excursions, New Game Room Equipment, New Teen Center Seating, and new Video Games . The Teen Activity Rooms are restricted to Teens Only! No The maximum number of enrollment has been increased adult participants; however, parents and guardians are from 41 to 82 for the Full-Camp. Reservations have been welcome to drop-in and observe. We welcome your made to accommodate all Full Camp program participants comments and suggestions. . on all 5 trips. A minimum number of seats may be available for weekly drop-in participants on a first-come first-served Fee: $1 .75 Res/Non-res to drop in to Center, no trips basis. Trip fees are included in all weeks where trips have been scheduled. NEW TEEN CoMPUTER ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM Can you use the mouse to work with objects? Can you identify operating systems on the desktop? can you '"cate and manage files with Windows Explorer? If you have answered "NO" to any of the above questions, you need to enroll i·n the New Teen Computer Enhancement Program. Don't be afraid of using computers! Each student will become computer literate by the completion of this program. The Computer Enhancement Program is designed for local youths grades 9-12. The demand for job development skills and .specific training opportunities in computer science have become two of the Recreation & Community Services Department's top prioritie.s for youth. The Computer Enhancement Program will consist of 16 hours of basic computer skills. The maximum ratio of instructors to students will be 1:4. Each class will not exceed one hour. Computers cannot be used for any unauthorized use such as political or business profit or gains. Computers cannot be removed from ·the training lab stte. All participants must complete the training program in order to use computers. Location: Fee: CommunitylSwim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road $201res $251non-res 11609-A3I23-5I14 36 Spring 1998 Herculean 4 to Bp.m. Local trips have been eliminated! We will provide charter buses for all planned trips with restrooms and airconditioning. New! The Oakwood Lake Manteca Water Slide Trip includes: One all day ride pass and food package. New State Fair! The CalExpo Trip includes: General Admission and one camival wristband for unlimited rides. Oakland Ice Center includes: Skate rentals and Skating fees. All other trips include round-trip charters and general admission. All trips depart and return to the Community/Swim Center. Parents/Guardians are requested to arrive approximately 30 minutes prior to scheduled return times!! START PLANNING Nowl SuMMER TEEN CAMP TRIPSI �TEEN ACTMTY PROGRAM TEEN SuMMER DAY CAMP 1998 ALL FEES ARE PENDING Full 10-week Camp including five trips, Teen Center, swimming, sports leagues, movies, guest speakers June 15 to August 21 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fee: 21601-A for 10 weeks $350 Res. Pending Fees $400 Non-res. Daily Drop In Fee $7 Res $8 Non-res. Pending Fees 21601-8 Includes Teen Center Swimming, movies, sports leagues, guest speakers NO TRIPS New SPRING TEEN CENTER ACTIVITY PROGRAM The new Teen Center Winter Program will operate on Saturdays, from 10 am. to 2 p.m. at the Community/Swim Center in the Dynamite Room. The Teen Center will provide recreational opportunities to youth, ages 13-18 entering 7th to 12th grade. Youth born prior to June 19, 1980 cannot be enrolled. The Teen Activity Rooms are restricted to Teen Only! No adult participants; however, parents and guardians areweicome to drop-in and observe. We welcome your comments and suggestions. Fee: $1.75 Res/Non-Res Drop In to Center, No Trips. New a.m. Open Gym Program 8:30 to 10 a.m. Ten weeks includes open gym only! No Teen Center Activities nor trips. 21601-C Ni!wWeekly Drop-In 10a.m. toS p.m. Includes Teen Center, swimming, movieS, sports leagues, guest sp"akers, 5 weeks have trip cost included, 1 week prorated for July 4th Holiday. Res/Non-Res 21602-A Week No.1 6/15-6/19 $40/$45 21602-8 Week No. 2 6/22-6126 Great America Trip included in fee $75/$85 21602-C Week NO.3 July 3rd Holiday $28/$32 6/29-7/2 $67/$72 21602-E 7/13-7/17 $35/$40 21602-F Week NO.6 7/20-7/24 Oakland Ice Center Trip included in fee $55/$60 21602-G Week No. 7 $35/$40 21602-H Week No.8 8/3-8/7 included in fee $73/$78 Week No. 9 8/10-8/14 $351$40 21602-J 8/17-8/21 Week No. 10 Cal Expo Fair Trip fee included in fee $75/$80 7/27-7/31 Ma~teca Waterslide 21602-1 I TEEN 5PRING BREAK FUN ExaJRSION 21602-D Week No.4 7/6-7/10 Santa Cruz Boardwalk included in fee Week No. 5. ,~ Nnce TOWN, CHINATOWN, PIER39, FrSHERMAtls WHARF TRIP TO SAN FRANCISCOI Join us in touring San Francisco sights! A round trip charter bus will leave the Community/Swim Center and will drop us off at the EI Cerrito Del Norte Bart Station. Ages: Date: Time: Fee: 13-17 attending public & private schools Saturday, April 4, 1998 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. $10/person Registration: Deadline for registration is Friday, March 20, 1998. Seats are limited so hurry up and sign upl Spring 1998 Herculean 37 �SPORTS & FITNESS !i TEEN BASKETBALL The Teen Basketball program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball with an emphasison sportsmanship and having fun! The program is designed to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills in addition to assisting in the development of eye-hand and running coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fee includes a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, league games and referees and awards at the conclusion of the season. The league is open to boys ages 13 to 16 years old with beginner to advanced skill levels. Participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate at the time of registration, and be 13 years old by the start of the league and not turn 17 years old until the end of the league. Tryouts will be held for (100) one hundred players during the first two days of the participant registered practice time. It will then be decided which practice session of either Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday practice session the participant will be placed on. League games will be played on Friday at 4:00 p.m. and "5:05 p.m. also Saturdays at 9:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 12:00 noon with each team normally playing once per week. There will be an information meeting to discuss rules and regulations on Monday, March 30 at 6:00 p.m. in the Village Room at the Community/Swim Center. Location: Fee: Community/Center Gymnasium $70 res/$80 non-res Priority registration for Hercules res idents only: 211/98 Open registration for Non-residents & Residents: 311/98 Maximum enrollment 100 participants. Sign-up early! 11706-A MIW or TTh 4/6-6/26 4:00-5:15 pm 11706-B MIW or TTh 4/6-6/26 5:00-6:15 pm 11706-C MIW or TTh 4/6-6/26 6:00-7:15 pm For more information call our Sports Coordinator at 7998295. 38 Spring 1998 Herculean GIRLS TEEN BASKETBALL FOR AGES 13-16 The Girls Teen Basketball program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball, with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning and advanced participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills, as well as improving hand-eye coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fees include the following: a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, league games and playoffs, referees, and awards at the conclusion of the playoffs. The league is open to girls between the ages of 13-16, with beginner to advanced skill levels. Participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate at the time of registration. There will be an information meeting to discuss the rules and regulations on Thursday, July 9, at 6:00 p.m. at the Communityl Swim Center. For more information call the Sports Coordinator at 799-8295. The league needs a minimum entollment of 32 participants to run the league w~h a maximum of 40 participants. Practices will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from either 5 .to 6:15 p.m. or 6 to 7:15 p.m. Games will be played on Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., with each team usually playing one game per week. . Location: Fee: Communityl Swim Center Gymnasium $70 residentsl$80 nonresidents 21714-A 21714-B MonlWed MonlWed 7/13-9/4 7/13-9/4 5·6:15 pm 6-7:15 pm Priority Registration for Hercules residents only: 311·313. Open Registration for Residents & Nonresidents: 411 until the league is full �SPORTS & FITNESS GI RLS'ELEM ENTARY YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMP BASKE I SAl I FOR AGES Fundamentals and fun summer time competition will be the 1()"12 The Girls Elementary Basketball is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball with emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is designed to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing, and rebounding skills in addition to assisting in the development of hand-eye and running coordination. More expertenced players should improve in each of these skills. League fee includes a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, league games and referees and awards at the conclusion of the playoffs. name of the game as Diablo Valley College head coach Steve Coccimiglio once again directs his popular day basketball camp for boys and girls. Coach Coccimiglio is recognized as one of the top coaches to come out of Contra Costa County and he has proved it at every level. After playing at Clayton Valley High and the University of Hawaii-Hilo, Steve guided DeLaSalie High to a 101-41 overall record that included a number five ranking in the state one season. He joined the staff at Saint Mary's College in time to be a part of the Gaels' 1990 NCAA toumament trip. His 1993 DVC team reached the Elite Eight of the State Community College tournament! Last year was once again another successful season for Diablo Valley College under Steve's guidance . .His summer basketball camp in Hercules has become a highlight of the Recreation and Community Services Department's summer program. The league is open to girls ages 10-12 years old with beginner to advanced skill levels. Participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate. There will be an information meeting to discuss the rules and regulations on Thursday, July 9, at 6 p.m. at the Community Swim Center. For more The camp program is for youth players.grades 4 through 8 and information call the Sports Coordinator at 799-8295. is limited to the first 36 participants who sign up. Participants The league needs a minimum enrollment of 32 participants should brtng a sack lunch or moneyforthe snack bar. Beverages to run the league with a maximum of 40 participants. Practices will be provided. will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from either 4 to Location: 5:15 p.m. or 5 to 6:15 p.m. Games will be played on Frtdays Fee: at 4 p.m. and 5:05 p.m. with each team usually playing one game per week. 21709-A Location: Fees: Community/Swim Center Gymnasium $70 res/$80 non-res 21713-A 21713-B TueslThur 7/14-9/4 TueslThur 7/14-9/4 4:00-5:15 pm 5:00-6:15 pm Community/Swim Center Gymnasium $75 Residentl$85 Nonresident Mon-Fri 6122-6126 11 am-3 pm Priority Registration for Hercules Residents only: 3116 to 3/31. Open Registration Residents & Nonresidents: 4/1 until the league is full. 21709-B Mon-Fri . 8/17-8121 11 am-3 pm Priority Registration (Hercules Residents only) i.s Prtority Registration for Hercules ReSidents only: 6/16-6/30. March 1 to March 31. Open Registration for Residents & Non-redisents 7/1 until Open Registration (Residents & Non-residents): the league is full. Registration is currently being accepted for both residents and non-residents. r- ~~n's Basketball: M:~'S Ba~-k:t~:I~ · l MEN'S BASKETBALL: Men's Basketball Leagues may be coming back to the City of Hercules. The league will be for men ages 18 and older. Look for information regarding these leagues in the Summer Herculean! , Leagues may be coming back to the City of Hercules. The league will be for men ages 18 and older. Look for information regarding L hese leagues in·the Summer Herculean! t I ' Spring 1998 Herculean 3"9 �SPORTS · & FITNESS TENNIS FACILITIES AVAILABLEI· Tennis .court Rules and Regulations signs are posted at all City Tennis facilities. These tennis facilities are available to the public by rental permit or on a first-come first-serve basis. Hours and Fees Refugio Valley Tennis Complex: Refugio Valley Road & Pheasant Drive Daily 7 am to 4 pm @ $4!hour/per court Daily 4 to 10 pm @ $5.50/hour/per court SatlSun/Holidays @ $6/hour/per court Except Mondays & Tuesdays from 3 to 7 pm and Saturdays 3 to 5 pm for City Lessons Foxboro Tennis Courts: 1025 Canterbury TENNIS CLASSE"S Lessons at several levels will be offered by long time local teaching pro Amado Lozano. The beginning level stresses instruction in the basic strokes: forehand, backhand, volley, overhead, and the serve. At the intermediate level stroke improvement is still stressed and added emphasis i~ placed on instruction and drills related to ball direction, court coverage, and keeping the ball in play. Advanced instruction will continue to stress the fundamentals, but with instruction and drills emphasizing skills needed in match play - placing shots, sustaining a rally, developing a consistent serve. Students will play points and matches against one another, discuss conditioning and the potential for entering tournaments. Location: Fee: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $50/Res-$55/Non-resident (fee covers 4 classes) Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Woodfield Tennis Courts: 1919 Lupine Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Beginner (Ages 7-14) Tennis Court Reservations Tennis court reservations are available to Hercules residents only; there is a one-hour minimum on all tennis court facilities. Reservations are accepted at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Tournament Play: Recognized Community Organization $6Ihour/court Private Organizations $12 per hour/court Commercial Use $15 per hour/court Court Rules And Regulations: 1. Tennis shoes must be worn 2. Courts are available on a first come, first serve basis or by reservation 3. Drop-in play is limited to one hour and fifteen minutes 4. Waiting players must be present to hold position for play 5. Court reservations preempt non-reserved court play 6. City sponsored programs have priority 7. No food on tennis courts 8. No bike riding, roller skating or skateboarding on tennis courts 9. City sponsdred lessons ONLY no public instruction. 10. Tennis Tournaments by permit ONLY! 11. Tennis Court Rules And Regulations Will 8e Enforced 12. No alcoholic beverages allowed at any parks or courts. Call 799-8291 for further information. 40. Spring 1998 Herculean 11701-8 11701-C Mon Mon 3130-4120 4/27-5/18 3:30-4:30 3:30-4:30 3130-4120 4127-5118 4:30-5:30 4:30-5:30 Ages 14 and up 11702-8 11702-C Mon Mon Intermediate (All Ages)l i03-A Tues 4:00-5:00 11703-8 11703-C 3131-4121 4/28-5119 4:00-5:00 4:00-5:00 3131-4121 5:00-6:00 5:00-6:00 Tues Tues 313-3124 Advanced (All Ages) 11704-8 11704-C Tues Tues Location: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts 4/21-5/19 �SPORTS Be FITNESS 5 ON 5 YOUNG ADl,JLT PEE WEE TENNIS BASKETBALL LEAGUE Pee Wee Tennis is a comprehensive program designed to introduce children four to six years old to the game of tennis in a fun and rewarding way. By tailoring the equipment and size olthe playing courts to the size, needs and athletic ability of children, Mr. Pee Wee Tennis allows them to .leam the sport quickly and to have fun. The basic concept is similar to that ofT-Bali, the pint sized version of baseball. Every element of Mr. Pee Wee Tennis had been created specifically for small players, from the short court tethe 21-inch rackets and foam tennis balls. Students may provide their own 21-ihch racket or may purchase one from the Recreation & Community Services Department for $15. Location: Fees: 11705-B 11705-C Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $40/Res- $45 Non-res Fee covers four classes Tues 3131-4121 Tues 4/28-5/19 3:30-4:00 pm 3:30-4:00 pm INDMDUAL TENNIS I ESSONS The City's Recreation and Community Services Department is proud to announce the New Private LE;lssons schedule for 1998. All individual lessons must be arranged with the instructor and fees paid at the CommunitylSwim Center. The beginning level stresses instruction in the basic strokes: forehand, backhand, volley, overhead, and the serve. At the intermediate level, stroke improvement is still stressed and added emphasis is placed on instruction and drills related to ball direction, court coverage and keeping the ball in play. Location: Fee: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $20 per 1/2 hour private lesson, or, $35 per 1 hour private lesson 11710-B 11710-C Sat Sat 414-4125 5/2-5/23 The Hercules Recreation & Community Services Department is forming a Summer 1998 Young Adult Basketball League. The league is designed for ages 15 to 19. Participants must r!!gister as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 10 with a minimum of six players. All games will be officiated by the Recreation Staff. The Basketball Officials will be using modified NCAA Men's Rules. League fee includes staff, two rounds of league games, playoffs, referees, and awards for first and second places at the conclusion of the playoffs season. Teams must provide' their own uniforms that have numbers. The department must have a minimum of four (4) teams to run the league and a maximum of eight (8) teams will be admitted. Rules and game schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on Tuesday, January 6, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. in the Press Room. Individuals are encouraged to sign up on the player interest list for possible placement on teams. Call 799-8295 if you are interested or have questions. After registration period ends, teams will be accepted only if there is space available. ' Roster Deadline: Location: Fees: April 18, 1998 Community Swim Center Gym $225 per team 21711-A 5/5-7/21 Tues 7:45 to 11 pm There is an additional $5 fee per every non-resident player on each team's roster! 4:30-6:30 pm 4:30-6:30 pm Spring 1998 Herculean 41 �SPORTS & FITNESS CO-EO '0' SOFTBALL LEAGUE TUESDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT LEAGUES The Hercules Recreation & Community Services Department will·be forming it's annual Summer Softball League. The COED '0' Softball League is designed for men & women ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 14, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules regarding what constitutes a CO-ED '0' level team will apply. All umpires will be U$SSA certified. League fees include staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top fourtearns make playoffs), umpires, shirts forthe champions of the playoffs . and trophies for 1" and 2"' place finishers durtng regular season play. There must be a minimum of four (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on Monday May 18, 1997, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the CommunitylSwim Center,located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information call the Sports League Manager at 799-8295. DEADLINE FOR FEE AND TEAM ROSTERS IS NO LATER THAN MAY 4, 1998! Fee: . $475 resident team $500 nonresident team MEN'S '0' LEAGUE SOFTBALL MONDAY & WEDNESDAY NIGHT LEAGUES The Hercules Recreation & Community Services Department will be forming it's annual Summer Softball League. The Men's '0' Softball League is designed for men ages 18 and older. PartiCipants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 14, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules regarding what constitutes a '0' level team will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. League fees includes staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1" and 2"' place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum of four (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on Monday, May ·18, 1997, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the CommunitylSwim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information call the Sports League Manager at 799-8295. DEADLINE FOR FEE AND TEAM ROSTERS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN MAY 1, 1998 for Monday League & MAY 4,1998 for Wednesday League There is an additional $5 fee per nonresident player on a resident team. To qualify for resident team status, at least seven (7) players on a team's roster must reside in Hercules. Game Locations: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Road Game Locations: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Rd. Fee: $475 resident team $500 non-resident team . Game Times: 21708-CTues 2170B-OThur 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. & 7:20 p.m. . 6121-8127 6141-8127 There is an additional $5 fee per non-resident player on a resident team. To qualify for resident team status, at least seven (7) players on a team's roster must reside in Hercules. 6:15, 6:30, & 7:20 p.m . Game Times: 21708-A 21708-8 42 Spring 1998 Hercule~n Mon. Wed. 6/1/-8/27 6/3-8127 �SPORTS & FITNESS [ YOUTH Be AQULT TABLE ADULT OPEN GYM BASKE I BALLIVOLLEYBALL TENNIS OpEm Gym periods are ongoing. Players, beginner to This program is designed to provide competitive table tennis advanced, are encouraged to drop in. Come on down for action for all youth who want to improve their knowledge and skill of the game. The table tennis tables used are approved an en~rgetic game of BasketbaU or VoUeybaU! by the U.S. Table Tennis Association and the International Table Tennis Federation. Join the crowd for this exciting Location: Gymnasium, 2001 Refugio Valley Road program for an annual membership fee and drop-in pass. Fee: $2.50 per adult Location: . $1.75 per youth Adult Open Gym BasketbaU Mon Tue Thu . Adult B'ball Adult B'ball Adult B'ball 7:45-10:00 pm 7:45-10:00 pm 7:45-10:00 pm 16 yrs & up 16 yrs & up 16 yrs & up Adult Open Gym VoUeybaU Wed Adult V'Bail 7:45-10:00 pm 16 yrs & up Youth Open Gym BasketbaU Mon-Fri Youth B'ball 2:00-4:00 pm 9-16yrs Location: 51708-B Ohlone Community Center, 190 Turquoise 8:30-10:30 pm Wed Fri 7:00-10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am- 4:00 pm Play is supervised by registered volunteers ottlre Hercules Table Tennis Program. Fees:; Ages 19 & up Annual Adult Membership: $20 res/$23 non-res Drop-in 20 Pass Fee: $30 res/$32 non-res Note: Open gym programs are not available during league programs. Ages 6 to 18 Annual Youth Membership: $10 res/$12 non-res Drop-in 20 Pass Fee: $20 Jr. Pass Ages 6-12 $25 Teen Pass The City of Hercules Community/Swim Center Complex has Ages 13-18 open gym passes available for residents and non-residents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a 2nd member and up reduced cost per entry, while the non-resident passes are for Annual Family Membership: $10 reS/12 non-res convenience only and are set at the regular drop-in rate. Open Adult: $5 res/$6 non-res Gym Passes are valid throughout the year. Youth: OPEN GYM PASSES Dynamite Pass 10 visits Adult $22.50 res/$25.00 non-res Youth $15.00 res/$17.50 non-res Avid Athlete 25 visits Adult $50.00 res/$62.50 non-res Youth $31.25 res/$43.75 non-res Fees must be paid at the Community/Swim Center. Each participant must bring hislher receipt to Ohlone Community Center. Spring ·1998 Herculean 43 �Public Swim Hercules Swim Center is openlp the public for playin!:), working out, diving, or lounging around the pool a beautiful outdoor setting. The Hercules Aquatic are certified by the American Red Cross and are trained in the supervision of aquatic activities, IifeglJard training, first aid, CPR, and rescue situations. We ask that all participants of the public swim sessions be fully knowledgeable about our pool Jules as listed below: • All entries to the pool and deck areas must be paid admissions, including nonswimmers and chaperons. • Children, 9 years and under, must be accompanied by an adult at least sixteen years or older. • There is a fifteen (15) minute rest period on all weekend public swim sessions from 3:45 to 4:00 p.m. All participants under the age of eighteen are required to exit the water area a[1d remain on the lawn or deck area. • Flotation devices such as inner tubes, water wings, air mattresses, etc. are not permitted' in the pool areas. • Full face masks, snorkels, and diving fins are not permitted in the pool areas. • Diving toys, coins, water guns, etc. are not permitted in the pool areas. • Picnicking is permitted around the deck/lawn areas, however, all ttems must be kept away from the pool side. No glass, breakable containers, alcoholic beverages. Barbecues are permitted by special arrangement only. • Public swim sessions are subject to early closure after the first hour of operation due to poor weather andlor if attendance drops below 25 participants. There are no refunds for canceled swim sessions. • Proper swim attire is reqlired. No cutoffs andlor leotards. • Pool rules are posted on the deck areas surrounding the pool areas and are necessary for the safety of all participants. Participants must obey posted rules and oral instructions from Aquatic Staff at all times. • It is requested that patrons be sensitive to the needs of parents to change their young children of the opposite sex in the locker room areas. Days, Dates, & Times for Public Swim: Fee: $2.75 Adults (18 & older) $1.75 Youths (1·17 years) $1.75 Non-Swimmers/Spectalors Free for Children Under 1 year Spring schedule: SatlSun only 4118·6114 Summer schedule: Sat/Sun 6/20-8/2 MoniFti 6115-9127 1:30 to 6:00 pm 1:30·6 pm 1:30-4:30 pm Swim Passes Discount Swim Passes are available for residents and nonresidents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry. Nonresident passes are available for convenience only, with rates set at the regular drop-in rate. Participants with swim passes will be allowed into the facility 15 minutes earlier than general public for public swim sessions. Dynamite Pass . (10 visits) Frequent/ Swimmer (25 visits) Adult Youth Adult Youth $25 res • $15 res $56.25 res $31.25 res $27.50 $17.50 $68.75 $43.75 non·res non·res non·res non·res Lap Swimming Are you ready to begin a steady pool exercise program again? Why not come to the Hercules Swim Centerto strengthen, stretch, and tone all your muscles. You may 'wish to choose a vigorous training schedule, or just a leisurely swim. Lanes are divided for fast and slow swimmers. The pool will be open for lap swim during inclement weather unless. dangerous conditions exist. $2.75 Adults (18 years and up) $1.75 Youth (14-17 years) Spring Schedule Mont.Fti 4113-6112 11 :30-1:30,pm 6:30·8:00 pm No evening lap.swim on Wednesday Sal 4118·6113 9:00·12:30 pm 6:30·8:00 pm Fee: Sun 4119-6114 Summer Schedule MonlFr( 6115·1012 Sat Sun 6120·9126 6121·9127 10 am· 12 noon 11:30·1:30 pm 6:30·8:00 pm No evening lap swim on Wednesday 6:30·8:00 pm 10 am· 12 noon �Swim Instruction Levels for All Ages Are you or your family members fearful of the water? Can't coordinate breathing with arm strokes? Or are you wanting to brush up on skills and learn new techniques? The Hercules Aquatics Staff are caring and experienced water safety 'instructors who will teach basic to advanced level swimming skills to all members of your family. The Hercules Learn to Swim program is based on the American Red Cross certification standards for progressive swim instruction. Each level of swim instruction builds on the skills leamed in the previous level. Below are the various levels offered and the skills associated with each level. Levell Water Exploration No Prerequisite needed Level one is designed for those who have little to no experience in the water. The objective is to assist students in becoming comfortable and safer in the water. Students will learn to blow bubbles, submerge their face, float on front and back with support, kick on front and back with support, learn basic water safety skills, and be introduced to alternating arm action. Levelll Primary Skills Pre-Requisite: Levell or Demonstrated Competency Students will learn to float unsupported, to kick and coordinate arm movements on front and back unsupported, to turn over from front to back and back to front, to retrieve underwater objects at shallow depths, rhythmic breathing, and water safety skills. Levellll Stroke Readiness Pre-Requisite: Level II or Demonstrated Competency Students will learn to coordinate the front and back crawl, be introduced to treading water and elementary backstroke, learn to dive from the side of the pool, learn safe diving rules, learn self-rescue skills, and be introduced to rescue breathing. . Level IV Stroke Development Pre-Requisite: Level III or Demonstrated Competency Students will develop coordination and endurance in the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, and treading water. Students will also be introduced to the breaststroke, sidestroke, and to turning at the wall. Students will learn to dive from standing and stride position on the side of the pool, in addition to more safety skills includinq expanded information on rescue breathing. Level V Stroke Refinement Pre-Requisite: Level IV or Demonstrated Competency Students will continue to develop endurance .and refine ' the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke. Students will also be introduced to the butterfly, underwater swimming, and surface dives. Students will learn additional open swim turns, alternate kicks for treading water, rules for safe diving from the springboard, and recognition for spinal injury care, Level VI Skill Proficiency Pre-Requisite: Level V or Demonstrated Competency Students will continue to increase endurance and refine the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Students will learn approach strokes , the front flip turn, speed turns, the approach and hurdle on the springboard, surface dives in tuck and pike positions, and additLonal kicks for treading water. Additional water safety skills will also be included. Level VII Advanced Skills Pre-Requisite: Level VI or Demonstrated Competency Students will perfect all strokes and skills previously presented and learn to swim greater distances. Students will learn conditioning principles for lifetime fitness, the backstroke flip turn, in-water rescue techniques, the springboard dives in pike and tuck positions, and explore altemative aquatic activities. To pass this course, students must pass a lI~vel VII Skills Test. All ages are welcome!!! �• AQUATIC SEASON 1998·! Group Lessons Surprise! Water is different from land! Experience the benefits! Water pressure against the bOdy decreases swelling and offsets the tendency of blood to pool in the arms and legs, as occurs on land. Water also helps to build muscles that control inhaling and exhalirw. When your chest is immersed in water, cardiac volume increases 27%-30%, stretching the myocardium (hear muscle), which then contracts with greater strength. Circulation and blood supply to the muscles significantly increases in water, improving oxygen delivery to the muscles. You will feel less muscle soreness after water exercise compared to land exercises. Water exercise constantly trains your stabilizers ' (abdominals, lower back and trunk muscles on your sides) by adding resistance against your postural muscle and providing a continuous abdominal workout. Water currents massage your muscles with every move. Tune in and feel the waves of energy or ·relaxation! The group lesson program is designed for students ages four (4) years and up. The group sessions are composed of eight classes, and will be held over a two week period; Monday/Tuesday & Thursday/Friday (4 days/week). Classes for Levels I, II, III are 1/2 hour in duration and Levels IV to VII are 45 minutes in orderto provide adequate instruction and practice for the advanced swim skills. Preregistration is mandatory for all group lessons and we encourage early registration due to the popularity of the group lesson program. The registration deadline for group lessons is the Friday preceding each session at 12 noon. Late registration will be accepted on a space available basis or by special arrangement with the Aquatics Coordinator. Late sign-ups are subject to a late fee of $5. Location: Fee: Main Pool & Play Pool $36 res/$42. 75 non-res All Sessions meet: MlTlThlF for 2 weeks Spring Sessions SeSSion 1 5/4-5/15 PM Lessons Only Session 2 5/18-5/29 PM Lessons Only Session 3 6/1-6/12 PM Lessons Only Summer Sessions AM & PM Classes Session 4 6/15-6/26' Session 5 6/29-7/10 Session 6 7/13-7/24 Session 7 7/27-8/7 Session 8 8/10-8/21 Levels & Times: 1,2,3 4,5,6,7 1,2,3 1,2,3 4,5,6,7 .1,2,3 4,5,6,7 1,2,3 1,2,3 10:00-10:30 am 10:00-10:45 am 10:30-11:00 am 11 :00-11 :30 am 11:00-11:45·am 5:00-5:30 pm 5:00-5; 45 pm 5:30-6:00 pm 6:30-7:00 pm ~~~r~ ,- , ~~ -~4 W:~)~~ . '", a:l '$'.' . ., '·' - ' Vt.: "" . ~" \ ~ i' \"'-....... '..y.-"":/>-4, ~... \ \. " ;,:.:. ,' ~ ,~,~,>\~"~, :' "',J i '\, ~i;/ �,A'QUATIC SE~SON '1998! Adult Lessons Individual Lessons The Adult Lesson program is designed for students ages thirteen (13) and up, who would like some additional swimming instruction without the hustle and bustle of small children. The Adult lessons are designed to have a maximum enrollment of six (6) students per class in oeder to provide increased instruction time by each instructor. This lesson program is ideal for adults of all ages who never learned to sWim or who may have a limited aquatic background, The Aquatic staff will help you develop confidence and assurance while swimming, and if necessary, decrease your fears of being in water. The Individual Lesson program is designed for students ages four (4) years and up. The Individual Lesson program should be utilized as a supplement to groupladult lessons when a student is experiencing difficulty with a particular skill, or if you are just looking fo('one-pn-one instruction. The Individual sessions are composed t>f.Jour, 1/2 hour classes, Monday/Tuesday & Thursday/Friday. The Adult sessions will be composed of eight, 112 hour classes, and will be held over a two week period; Mondayl Tuesday & ThursdaylFriday (4-days per week). Preregistration is mandatory for all adult classes and we encourage early registration due to the popularity of the adult lesson program. The registration deadline for adult lessons is the Friday preceding each session, at 12:00 noon. Late registration will be accepted on a space available basis or by special arrangement with the Aquatics Coordinator. Late sign-ups are subject to a late fee of $5. Location: Main Pool $50 resl$55 non-res Fee: Spring Session Session 1 5/4-5/15 (PM Lessons Only) Session 2 5/18-5/29 ' Session 3 611-6/12 Summer Session Session 4 6/15-6/26 Session 5 6/29-7/10 Session 6 7113-7124 Session 7 7/27-8/7 Session 8 811 0-8/21 All Levels All Levels Location: Fee: 'Main Pool & Play Pool $4.0 resl$45 non-res Spring Sessions' • ",.,.. Session 1 5/4-5/8 " (PM On!Yjiil!fiflii·Session 2 5/11-5/15 (PM Orify) Session 3 5/18-5/22 (PM Only) Session 4 , 5/25-5/29 (PM Only) (PM Only) Session 5 6/1-615 Session 6 6/8-6/12 (PM Only) Summer Sessions Session 7 6/15-6/19 Session 8 6/22-6/26 Session 9 6/29-7/3 Session 10 7/6-7/10 Session 11 7/13-7/17 Session 12 7/20-7/24 Session 13 7/27-7/31 Session 14 8/3-8/7 Session 15 8/10-8114 Session 16 8/17-8/21 Levels & Times: Levels & Times: 11:30-12:00 noon 6:00-6:30 pm It's So EASY to Register!! See Page 53 For Details ... • • Preregistration is mandatory for all individual S,!lssions. We strongly encourage early registration due to the limited number of available time offerings, a.,d due to the extreme popularity of this program optio,n. The Individual" Lesson times do fill to capacity within the first few months of registration. \ All All 11:30-12:00 noon 7:00-7:30 pm �AQUA'TIC SEASON 1998! Parentllnfant/Toddler Fun Swim! Due to popular demand, we are expanding our special time period just for parents and toddlers to enjoy the play pool without the hustle and bustle of large groups, andlor older participants. Parents may practice swim instruction techniques learned in the Parent/Infant/Toddler Instructional Class or just enjoy a quiet sy.tim time with their children. This swim session is restricted to children between the ages of six (6) months and three (3) years of age. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times while in and out of the water. Parents are encouraged to bring their child's favorite water toy to these swim times in order to make the child feel more comfortable . Flotation devices, such as water wings and air mattresses, are not permitted. No Diapers! Parentllnfant/Toddler Class T/1e ParenVlnfantIToddler program is designed to assist parents in introducing their children, ages 6 months up t6 3 years of age, to water play and pre-swimming skills. The course is designed to create an enjoyable, nonthreatening environment which allows parents to actively participate with their children in the learning of water skills. This course is an ideal entry level program which begins to prepare your child for swim instruction as helshe grows into more advanced level classes. The ParenVlnfantIToddler program is composed of eight 1/2 hour classes, and will be held over a two week period; Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, Friday. Children should wear tight fitting pants or a swim suit, no diapers are allowed in the pool. Parents are encouraged to bring your Child's favorite ·water toy to add to the familiarity of the environment. Fee: Time: Days: $30 res/$35 non-res 11:45 to 12:15 Mon-Tues- Thur-Fri (2-weeks) 20505-A 20505-8 20505-C 20505-D 6/ 15-6/20 6/29-7/ 10 7/14-7/24 7/27-8/7 $3 per parent and.child couple 6/15-8121 12:15-1:15 pm 6/21 -8/23 10-11:30 am $2 per parent and child couple 6/16-8/20 12:15-12:45 �r - - - .. ------------------------------~------------------~----------------------------------------~ Water Exercise Deep Water Exercise Are you looking fOr an alternative to high impact aerobics and stair stepping? Or just looking for a healthy form of exercise? Well, this is the class for you! This specialty course is ideal for therapy patients, elderly, and fitness buffs! The Water Exercise program follows sound exercise principles while using water resistance to improve your cardiovascular system, tone muscles, and burn fal. The course is designed for different fitness levels and movement abilities, using a wide range of musical tempos. Males and females are encouraged to participate, and no swimming skills are necessary. The Deep Water Exercise program is designed for the more energetic water exerciser. No advanced swimming skills are required, however, students must feel comfortable in deep water. This course is designed to provide students with a more strenuous cardiovascular workout than the beginner water exercise class. Instructor: All students are required to bring to class an Aqua Jogger, which can be purchased at most local sporting good retailers or they are available for rent at the pool on a first come, first served basis. Instructor: Location: Fee: Anita Roger Fields & Staci Dawson Main Pool $30 res/$35 non-res per session or $7.00 drop in rate Location: Fee: MonlWedlFri: 12 noon-1 pm 20904-a Session 1 5/ 11-5/22 20904-b Session 2 S/27-6/S'Prorated Memorial Day 20904-c Session 3 6/86/19 20904-d Session 4 6/22-7/3 20904-e Session 5 7/6-7/ 17 20904-1 Session 6 7/20-7/31 ~0904-g Session 7 8/3-8114 20904-h Session 8 8/17-8/28 20904-i Session 9 8/31-9/ 11'Prorated Labor Day 20904-j Session 10 911 4-9125 20904-k Session 11 9/28-10/9 TuesfThur: 20904-1 . 20904-m 20904n Anita Roger Fields Main Pool $30 res/$35 non-res perBession or $7.00 drop in rate $3.00 per class equip. rental (optional) MonIWedIFr;; 11 am·12 noon 2090Sa 2090S-b 2090S-c 2090S-d 20905-6 20905-1 20905-9 2090S-h 20905-i 2090S-j 2090S-k 5/ 11-5/22 5/27 -6/S'Prorated Memorial Day 6/8-6/19 Session 4 6/22-7/3 . Session 5 7/6-7/17 Session 6 7/20-7/31 Session 7 8/3-8/ 14 Session 8 8/ 17-8/28 Session 9 8131-9/ 11'Prorated Labor Day Session 10 9/14-9/25 Session 11 9/28-10/9 Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 7:30-8:30 pm Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 6/ 16-7/2 717-7/23 7/28-8/13 . benefits, of water exercise: " .,: , ~'F 1. INCREASE MUSCI!~'ENIII!fIANCE AND sTRENGTH 2.I!ECREASEBODYFAT ·, .. ,.' 3'INCREASERAIIIGE-oF.,.~TioN. . , ..:·.. • . 4. DECREASE BlOOD PREssURE AND CHOl£STEROI.1"i·:";· ~.,.. ,.: ' .. 5; MANAGE ctnIoNIC CD~'lim\lNS SUCH AS ARTH~.. . .",.: ,. HYPERTENsION. AND BACK PROBlEMS, , " ,:. if,;"" 6. PJlEVENT fURT~eR BO.!IIE ~'osS'. . .;' ,.: ':::;-'" . 7, DECREASE OR Pl!fVEra FIIR11;IER USE OF MEp~JlONS': · ',;:,-J" 8,IMPROVE ACnvmEs~FDAILY UVlNGT~AT . lffo(~LVE AGIUrv.' .. BALAlllCE. COORoINAr*JN. fLEXlBIt.itv~ AliID~filEt,.G':~:SUCIIl\S WALKlNG.urnNG~ $T~!IIDING~ ~"!'.v.~' ~~:~~!CHl!"lG,;~\, ~ -,~ • ",;':>'" • · . -= �, AQ'U,ATIC S'EASON '1998:! HPST Hercules Piranhas Swim Team! The City of Hercules will be offering a recreational swim team during the 1998 season. This program is designed for participants ages 5 to 18 who will be eligible to participate in all sanctioned practices, clinics, invitational meets, and monthly socials. A parents' informational meeting will.·be held April 2nd at 7:00 p.m. at the Swim Center. Infonmational brochures and registration materials are no~, available. Summer Season Practice Times 13 and older 11-12 years & 7-8 years 9-10 years & 5-6 years 7:00-8:00 am 8:00-9:00 am 9:00-10:00 am SU\T1mer evening schedule 6 to 8 p.m. will be attended by speCial arrangement only (through Head Swim Coach). Location: Main and Play Pool 20908-A Swim Coach: Staci Dawson ' Fees: See chart below . DatesfTimes:Mon-Fri, 4/13-8/23 Swim Meets will be on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. 1 Child 2 Children Family $125 $175 $225 Advanced Pre-Reg for new members Registration between 311 to 3/15 $135 $185 $235 Regular Membership Registration between 3115 to 5129 $150 $200 $250 'Mid-Season Membership (6/1 to 6130) No team registrations will be accepted after JUrie 30th $100 $125 $175 Advanced Pre-Reg for returning 1997 Members Registration between 211 to 2128 • A free 3-day trial for participants new to the Hercules Swim Team is available so that the participant cap see if he/she are enjoying the team participation, as well as providing the opportunity for the coaching staff to evaluate the swimmers ability. This 3-day trail begins with the first attendance. �AQUATIC SEASON 1998! Water Safety Aide for Aquatic Volunteers Hercules Master S w im Club (HMSC) This course is designed for those who wish to become a volunteer or instructor aide at the Hercules Swim Center. The training is designed for youth (ages 14-17), adu~s, and senior c~izens who desire further involvement in aquatic activ~ies. The training consists of five days, with 3 to 5 hours per session. An additional five hours of training will be offered to those volunteers who wish to assist in Level VI or VII swim classes. Pre-Requisite: Instructor: Fee: Mon-Fri 20903-a 9 lessons Pacific Masters Swimming (PMS) is an organized swimming program for adults ages 19 and over. Individual members may participate in a variety of ways ranging from recreational lap swimming to international competition, however participants are not required to compete as a member of the club. Some members join for health, fitness, camaraderie, or just plain fun! When you be- come a member of the United States Master Swimming (USMS), you are automatically covered for additional accident and liability insurance during all sanctioned events and workouts. In addition, you will receive a subscription to SWIM magazine , a national swimming and fitness publication, and a PMS Newsletter in every issue. Membership also includes borrowing privileges from the PMS library, and the privilege of participating in any PMS water event, clinic, and training groups. For further information, please contact our Aquatics Coordinator at 799-8291 or 799-8296. Informational brochures and registration materials will be available beginning March 13. 20909-A Location: Main Pool Swim Coach: To be announced Fees: $25 Annual USMS Membership Fee $25 Monthly Dues Mon-Fri 4113-1012 11:30 am-1:30 pm Master Club members may also swim during regular lap swim hours. Must be proficient in Level VI or equivalent Anita Roger Fields $30 res/$35 non-res 6115-6125 Week I Week II M-F M-Th 9-11 am 9-11 am First Aid f or Pu bl i c Safety Personnel Title 22 The purpose of this course is to meet the specialized First Aid and CPR Training requirements olthe California Administrative Code - Tnle 22 required for Lifeguards, Police Officers, and Fire Fighters. This course will provide these First Responders with the knowledge and skills they need to help sustain Iffe until more advanced help arrives. The course contains five (5) units. Students must successfully complete every unit to become certffied. Prerequisites: Session 2 20910-B Lffeguard Training r94 which includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer taken concurrently or completed within 30 days of the .start of this session - 4 classes Instructor: Fee: Anita Roger-Fields $80/Res-$90/Nonresident Tues Thur Mon Tues 6130 7/2 7/6 717 7:00-10:00 7:00-10:00 7:00-10:00 7:00-10:00 pm pm pm pm �Lifeguard Training This comprehensive course provides American Red Cross certification in Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid. Students will learn how to handle special rescue equipment and emergency situations. Prerequisites: 15 years of age by last class session and pass a. swim skills test which includes: 1) Treading water for two (2) minutes, with arms across chest (legs only). 2) Swimming 500 yards continuously using crawl, side stroke, and breast stroke. 3) A surface dive and retrieving a 10 lb. object from a depth of 7 feet. Instructor: Fee: Anita Roger-Fields $115 res/$125 non-res (including materials) Code: MlTlTh Sat 20901-A 6:30-10:00 pm 9:00-3:00 pm (One Day Class) Code: Session I Sat Session II Sat 20901-B 5/18-6/11 5/30 (One Day Class) 7113-8/4 7/25 (One Day Class) Lifeguard Training Challenge Course This course precedes testing for American Red Cross ReCertification in Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid. Prerequisites: 15 years of age by last class session, pass a swim skills test, certification in Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguarding. Swim skills test includes: 1) Treading water for two (2) minutes, with arms across chest (legs only). 2) Swimming 500 yards continuously using crawl, side stroke, and breast stroke. 3) A surface dive and retrieving a 10 lb. object from a depth of 7 feet. Instructor: Fee: Code: Anita Roger-Fields $80 res/$90 non-res (including books) $50 res/$60 non-res (without books) 20902-a CPR Challenge (BRING YOUR OWN MASK) Sun 10am-3pm Session 1 Session 2 5/31 7/26 Water Safety Instructor Course This course will train you to teach the American Red Cross Swimming Courses. Future instructors will learn how to use course materials, develop lesson plans, conduct classes, evaluate students, and complete course records. Prerequisites: 17 years of age by the end of the course, demonstrate level VI swimming skills (see page 45 for SWim levels), pass a pre-course written and water safety skills test. Instructor: Fee: Code: Anita Roger-Fields $120 res/$130 non-res (including materials) 20907-a MIW 6 to 10 pm Sat 9 am to 3 pm (One Day Class) Session 1 Sat 411-5/13 4/4 (One Day Class) �City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form ParentJGuardian Name (if participant is under 18 yrs of age): Daytime Phone: _ _ _ _ _ __ Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ City: _ _ _ _ _ _ Zip Code: _ _ __ Evening Phone: _ _ __ _ __ Participant's Name Birthdate Course Number and Title Dates Times (if under 18yr) I. 2. 3. 4. • \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ Credit Card Type: _ _ _ MasterCard _ _ _VISA Card No. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ Exp. Date: _ \_ _\__ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Date: _ _ __ _ __ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk 0/ my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities. and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgements that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. / also agree to indemn.ify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City or its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _-,-_.,....,_--:-_--:-_.,--_ _-::-----:- Date: _ _ _ __ _ _ __ (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form ParentJGuardian Name (if participant is under 18 yrs of age): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _-:::-...,..........,:-;--_ _ __ _ _ _ __ Daytime Phone: _ _ __ _ __ Address: _ __ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ City: _ _ _ _ _ _ Zip Code: _ _ __ Evening Phone: _ _ _ _ _ __ Participant's Name Birthdate Course Number and Title Dates Times (if under 18yr) I. 2. 3. 4. . \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ Credit Card Type: _ _ _ MasterCard _ _ _ VISA Card No. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Exp. Date: _ \ _ _ \__ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ Date: _ _ _ _ _ __ / understand that the City of Hercules does not carTY specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. / hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor. that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgements that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that / or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. / also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercu/es, its officers, agents, and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions ofthe City or its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature: Date: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) �• Susan lias 6een se{{mg Kercufesliomes since 1987. 10 years witli soCul truc/i..reconi. Slie deserves your ca{{ wlien you tlim/i.."f sefCmg. Susan can gwe you vafua6fe 'FIJ?J!.'E advise and even an eJ(]Jert second opinion. Susan is as dynamic as tlie City ofKercufes. Lately, Susan fias fieLped Seffers move to Centraf Contra Costa areas of:Moraga, 'Watizut Creet ([)anviffe and CBfac/i..fiawt 'Your 'Friend In CJ?!a[ 'Estate Susan Vendil 510- 758-7707 (j3ro/&r - Owner 'Top Protfucer 'Fannie :M.ae Listi1l{j (j3ro/&r 'You '{{ Love :My Service" rr- r rustwortliy CALIFORNIA CProfesswna{ Caring L.!=JHOMES littp \ \{istingtinf(.com emai{; eS1Jerufi.{@ao[com BULK RATE PERMIT #23 RODEO , CA City of Hercules 111 Civic Drive Hercules, California 94547 Postal Patron THE HERCULEAN SPRING 1998 -INFORMATION & ACTIVITY BROCHURE � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/fc67614bdb51c7d191d9a7556ec7c17b.pdf 6944d30c7f8ca521bdb88f33f71b8ec9 PDF Text Text I l The Herculean Fall 2000 TlIE'HERCULEAN CITY OF HERCULES 111 CIVIC DRIVE HERCULES, CA 94547 BULK RATE PERMIT #23 RODEO,CA POSTAL PATRON �THE HERCULEAN FALL 2000 • INFORMATION & ACTIVITY BROCHURE City Directory City Manager City Hall - General Information City Hall Fax Community/Swim Center Parks & Recreation Department Hercules Senior Center Finance DepUBusiness License Business/Community Development Public Works & Engineering Inspection Request Line City Clerk Personnel - Job Hotline Police Department Rodeo-Hercules Fire District EMERGENCY ONLY 799-8206 799-8200 799-2521 799-8291 799-8291 799-8219 245-6509 799-8253 799-8241 799-8240 799-8215 799-8204 799-8260 799-4561 911 City Council 799-8206 Council meets the second & fourth Tuesday of each month. Mayor Herman Blackmon Vice Mayor Terry Segerberg Councilmember Andy Paras Council member D. T. Watson Councilmember Ramon Taraya Planning Commission 799-8253 Commission meets the first and third Monday of each month. Stephen Lawton Kris Valstad Ed Balico Trevor Evans-Young, Sr. Richard Mitchell Wayne Lawrence Community Services Commission 799-8230 Commission meets the second Monday of each month. Michelle Itagaki Florencio Santos Marylyn Judan Vivian Garrigues Adele Laput Nicole Wilbur Kin Kin Sandhu Hercules Library Commission CITY HALL HOURS: MONDAY ·FRIDAY 8:00 AM· 5:00 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS Mayor's Message Library News Public Safety Community Development Recreation & Community Rental Facilities Classes Adult Activities Youth Activities Martial Arts Senior Services Youth Services Teen Activity Program Sports & Fitness Aquatics 1 3 4 8 9 10 12 15 16 17 19 21 22 28 799-8230 Commission meets the thiTd ThufSday of each month. Jacquelyn Harbert Barbara Rowl Lucio Raymundo Sr. Joanne Ward Laveeda Johnson Garfield Byrd Gloria Evans-Young ChrefEdiro~ Doreen~~ews Layout & Design: Pedro Jimenez Ma/Sha Reynolds JennySmi~ For more information regarding meetings, please see our buDetin board at the entrance of the City HaD or call 799-8215. Visit our websfte at www.CI.HERCULES.CA.US Claudette Wade �Mayor's Message "The Limits of Our Vision" our own well-known demographics, it naturally follows that this District's clearly questionable commitment to Hercules represents a significant barrier to educational excellence. It is commonly known. for instance, that more than half of the community's households have members who have graduated or attended college, a substantial percentage with graduate-level achievement. And while these numbers understandably raise the bar; and, rightly or wrongly, place great pressures on an agency already beset by extraordinary difficulties, this nervous consensus does not, generally speaking, see this as it problem. Consequently, as a matter of responsibility, it is imperative that we place this threat to our vision in perspective. If, as a matter of prudent planning, our community wished to graduate students from the projected high school to the University of Califomia and California State University Systems at a rate similar to that of demographically In my last message to the community, SolidifYing The comparable California communities, we could not. This Vision, I discussed the more critical economic components competitive disadvantage would result largely from both of our effort- now in its fourth year-to secure a vision of facility and performance constraints-although either may ourselves as a fiscally-solid, aesthetically-pleasing, and ultimately be attributable to our relationship to WCCUSD. socially interactive community-poised to assume a role The facility issue, to a limited extent, is being mitigated (the as regional leader. At the time, I did not speak to the question new Middle and High School complex is being readied for of constraints, to any extent, other than to suggest that your occupancy for Fall, 2001, and planning to augment sustained commitment and participation in the process would elementary school capacity is underway with Developers), be major determinants of our success. I believe that this although the impact of the dubiously justified, twenty five remains essentially true; despite a fundamental-and percent reduction in the new complex's carrying capacity potentially formidable---barrier looming before us in the furm remains troubling to most parents. However, declining of the uncertain status of this community's ability to shape student performance, first and furemost, persists as the most the educational destiny of its young people. All other graphic evidence that the limit ofWCCUSD's capacity to constraining factors considered, this uncertainty may well produce educationally competitive students may have been reached. This may well be the most prominent question in represent the only real limit to our vision. our community and, expectedly, is the subject ofwidespread There is clear consensus within the community that Hercules discussion. is being underserved through the existing arrangement with WCCUSD. This is unfortunately a consensus based on a Those living in Hercules for the past fifteen years are somewhat painful historical relationship to this entity, along acntely aware of our long and difficult history with this with the more tangible indicators of the declining relative Agency. After much frustration and the efforts of many achievement in our elementary schools. Since education dedicated people, the compromise complex now under as a component of our community's vision must, as a given, construction in the Upper Refugio was agreed to. For an assume a performance level for our children consistent with assortment of reasons, however, the problems seem as Fall 2000 Herculean �City Scene "The Limits O[Our Vision" ( A MESSAGE FROM OUR MAYOR) (continued from page 1) intractable now as they did four, eight, or even thirteen years ago. And they become particularly exacerbated ifwe factor into the equation new challenges presented by our neighboring District, John Swett Unified. In any event, there is widespread belief throughout the community that Hercules must become autonomous if it is to influence the performance of its Public Schools in any meaningful way. A significant part ofthis belief appears to be based on the fact that two of Hercules' three elementary schools under-perform. In the first instance, relative to the expectations and projected requirements of the community itself; and in the second, relative to its top ranked school, Hanna Ranch Elementary which, when averaged across subject and grade-level performance, would rank, roughly, within the top fifteen to twenty percentile of California's Public Elementary Schools. Extending these performance trends through High School, Hanna Ranch would, therefore, easily meet our hypothetical goal of being competitive with like communitiesrelative to feeding the UC and CSU systems. This is good. Ohlone and Hercules Elementary Schools, on the other hand, reflect clear declines in relative performance. This is not good. Ohlone School, our second best performer, ranks well below Hanna Ranch, when tracked and compared against these same criteria. Hercules Elementary School fares even worse, and hardly a parent can be found with children enrolled in this school who is wholly satisfied with its performance and prospects. This is unacceptable. It should be noted that these observations emanate from no particular bias and are based on the 1999 State School Rankings for Elementary Schools, grades two through five; and for High Schools, grades nine through eleven. Standardized test results in Reading, Math, Language, Spelling, Social Science and Science are the measures used. The data is there for us all to see. To conclude this thumbnail analysis, the most unfortunate aspect ofthese trends is that neither Ohlone nor Hercules Elementary appears even remotely close to reversing them-at least in the near term. Hence, the inadvertent double standard is understandably troubling to a community committed to an expectation that all of its schoolselementary and otherwise-can and must perform at the highest standard. And finally, given the pivotal role of educational excellence in our vision as a community, no one should be surprised when the next examination of the performance of Hercules Schools begins with the long deferred question of whether this community has reached the limit of its relationship to West Contra Costa Unified School District. Mayor Herman Blackmon Pinole VaUey High School 6th Annual Classic Car Show SATURDAY OCTOBER 7 on campus - 2900 Pinole Valley Road 10:00 AM to 4 :00 PM CALL 799-1616 for car registrations, vendor forms & sponsor information 2 Fall 2000 Herculean �Library News Hercules Community Library in the Works! Hercules Library on the Horizon! Approximately one year ago, the City Council established the Hercules Library Commission to assist them in the planning, design and securing of funds for the proposed Hercules Community Library. Earlier this year, the Commission conducted a series of interviews with community leaders and held small group discussions with a broad cross section of residents. We learned that residents have a strong interest in and need for better access to a public library fucility. A Hercules Library is a long-held dream for many residents. Our city leaders recognize that the community is growing and maturing, and that access library services is more important than ever before. The City is initiating a formal process to plan for a Hercules branch of the Contra Costa County Library. Planning a library fucility is a complex process which takes a considerable amount of time. The City is connnitted to doing the necessary planning in a thoughtful and informed manner and to ensure that residents have the opportunity to provide input into important decisions. We are very fortunate to have an enthusiastic group of community volunteers who have come forward to establish the Friends of the Hercules Library. The Friends of the Library will help to promote and support the Hercules library branch, from vision to reality, through a variety ofprojects and events. At this time, the one year membership fee for the Hercules Friends of the Library is $5.00. Membership benefits include a quarterly newsletter, invitations to used book sale previews, and several other benefits. Visit the Friends web site at htlp:f/members.home.coml herculeslibraryl There will be a measure on the November 7,2000 ballot to raise funds to improve library service in all Contra Costa County. libraries. The funds can only be used to improve libraries and will fund much needed service improvements. Open hours at all branches will increase from 29 to 48 hours each week, a 66% increase, and more books will be available at all libraries. This change will take effect at the Pinole branch, which currently serves Hercules residents, and at the Hercules branch once it is open. The measure which will increase the sales tax by 118 of a cent and will automatically expire in 8 years. The Commission is very excited about the Hercules library branch. You can learn more about the City's library plans by attending a Commission meeting held the third Thursday of each month at City Hall or by following the Commission's activities on the City's web site (www.ci.hercules.ca.us/ParksReclindex.html). Remember to vote in the general and local elections. If you have moved, changed names, or changed parties, don't forget to re-register to vote. The NAACP Youth Council and Adu~ meetings are held at the North Shore Business Park, Mechanics Bank Operation Center, 725 Alfred Nobel Drive, Hercules CA 94547, (Hwy 4 & San Pablo Ave), the second Wednesday of each month. Meetings begin at 7:30 pm. For more info call 869-3839. Fall 2000 Herculean 3 �Public Safety WeicomedAddition to Hercules ' Finest I POLICE DEPARTMENT NEW HIRES Commander Deltorchio comes to Hercules from the Benicia Police Department where he served for over 17 years. During his tenure with the Benicia Police Department, Commander Deltorchio supervised the Narcotics Enforcement Unit, School Resource Officers , Youth Services Officers and was a SWAT Team Leader. He graduated from California State University, Hayward, John F. Kennedy School of Law and from the FBI National Academy. He is also a member of the State Bar of California. Commander Deltorchio resides in Benicia with his wife and two children. In his spare time, he coaches youth soccer, eIYoys bicycling, exercise and history books. The Hercules Police Department is pleased to announce the addition of Commander Fred Deltorchio to the Department. Commander Deltorchio will be responsible for the administrative and support activities of the Department. Commander Deltorchio's extensive background in law enforcement and his personal commitment to excellence make him a valuable asset not only to the Police Department but to the community as well. On June 28, 2000, Edward Dean was sworn in as a Reserve Hercules Police Officer. Prior to joining the Hercules Police Department, Ed served as a reserve officer for the City of El Cerrito. Ed graduated from John F. Kennedy High in Richmond and has attended California State University, Hayward. He has completed the reserve officer 's course at Los Medanos College, as well as obtaining additional training at the Martinez Adult Education Center. Ed has received a Reserve Officer Certificate from Police Officer Standards and Traning (pOSn. Currently, Ed is employed full time as the Parts Manager of a Mercedes dealership . He resides in the City of Rodeo with his wife and son. In their spare time, Ed and his fumily enjoy spending their time riding motorcyles. 4 Fall 2000 Herculean �Public Safety School's Open - Please Drive Carefully KEEP SCHOOL CHILDREN SAFE School's open and that means the traffic risk has increased for children. The increase in risk is brought on by a number of fuctors: • Remember the speed limit in a school zone is 25 MPH, although some jurisdictions reduce the speed to 15 MPH. • Increased exposure to traffic when walking to and from school or the bus stop. • Watch out for children! They may be running late, distracted and forget to look fur cars. • Excitable and unpredictable behavior at the beginning of the school year. • Understand that children are unpredictable and inexperienced in traffic. • A lack of traffic experience on the part of young students. • Look fur clues that children may be in the area: safety patrols, cross guards, bikes, school buses and school zone signs. • A motoring public that has grown accustomed to fewer children in the traffic mix during the summer months. • Obey school bus stop laws. When you see flashing red lights on a school bus, always come to a complete stop. • Drive with extra caution in bad weather or when the sun on the horizon obscures vision. Fortunately, there is a lot that drivers can do to help reduce the risk to children: • Slow down around school and residential areas. HERCULES POLICE DEPARTMENT MOST FREQUENT CALLS Jun ~ ~ 81 20 82 103 28 26 32 23 35 18 30 '19 Assaults Burglaty Residential Automobile Auto Theft 4 3 3 8 11 2 4 6 16 11 Y.mdalism 7 3 False Alanns Suspicious Circumstances Juvenile Complaints Misc. Disturbances Other Calls: 5 9 16 RECOVERED BICYCLES The Hercules Police Department has recovered several lost and stolen bicycles. Ifyou have recently had a bicycle lost or stolen, please call (510) 7998213 and leave the following information: -.j -.j -.j -.j Your Name Phone number where you can be reached. Description of the Bicycle Serial Number Mike Allen, Police Assistant, will review the information received and will contact you as soon as possible. Fall 2000 Herculean 5 �Public Safety Kids - Be Safe I TIPS FOR STAYING SAFE AND HAVING FUN! IN THE CAR: BICYCLING: • Buckle up - every ride, every seat, every person. • All kids under 12 in the back seat. • Infants should never ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger side airbag. They should ride in a rear-facing safety seat that is correctly installed in a back seat. • Kids to about age four and 40 pounds should be in a child safety seat. • Kids from about 40-80 pounds should ride in a booster seat. • Kids Aren't Cargo - never ride in the back of a pick-up truck (even with a cover). • Always wear a bike helmet. • Read the signs and follow the rules of the road. • Stop at stop signs and red lights just like other vehicles. • Use hand signals when turning. WALKING, SKATEBOARDING, IN LINE SKATING ETC.: • Stay on the sidewalk. Ifthere is no sidewalk, walk on the left, facing traffic. • Whenever possible, cross the street only at the comer. Don't jaywalk. • Look left-right-left before crossing the street. • Wear a helmet and protective pads when skateboarding or inline skating. GETTING TO SCHOOL: • Follow the rules for safe walking and safe biking. • If you ride a school bus, wait on the sidewalk (not in the street). Always obey your bus driver. No roughhousing! • If crossing guards are available, cross at their intersections and follow their rules. ALL THE TIME: • Be careful Follow the rules. Watch out for cars. • Be courteous. Wait your tum. Let someone else go first. Share the road safely. • Read the signs and follow the rules. Hercules Cub Scout Pack 693 is Looking For Boys Cub Scouts do fun things with other kids! They get :0 wear 3 cool unilcrm, go places . and see things. They play all kinds of sports and build things. like race caTS and bi rd houses . Want to [earn a secret code? Want to learn about wild a nimals? If YOlire a boy in thp. lirsl th rough lilth grades. go Cub Scouting! For information on Cub Scouts contact Scan Mason . Cubmasler of Pack 693, at 245-3627. 6 Fall 2000 Herculean �Public Safety Driving = RESPONSIBIIJ1Y!!! BE SAFE WHILE DRMNG EQUIPMENT ALCOHOL We all love our music, but if your car stereo system is playing loud enough to be heard 50 feet or more away from your car, you can be cited for being in violation of Califomia Vehicle Code 27007. No driver or passenger under the age of 21 can carry alcohol in a car unless they are a=mpanied by a parent, responsible adult relative, or adult designated by the parent. If found in violation, your license could be suspended and/or your car impounded for up to 30 days. You need to be sure that the car you are driving is in compliance with the law even if the car belongs to someone else. Be sure that all the lights are working properly (red lights are acceptable at the rear of the vehicle only, blue, orange, green or other such colors are not legal). It is also important to be sure that the registration and insurance information is in the car. These are just a few of the numerous laws that govem the ownership and operation of a car. It is just as important to remember to use common sense, patience and courtesy when driving. Keep your mind on your driving and drive defensively. Enjoy the privilege of having a driver's license, but please respect it too. PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE Always have your driver's license in your possession when driving and remember that if you are under 18 years of age, during the first 6 months after receiving your license (except under very specific circumstances) you cannot drive between midnight and 5:00 a.m. and you cannot transport passengers who are under 20 years of age. Once that 6 month period has passed you may transport passengers under 20 years of age between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and midnight. (12814.6 CVC) Fall 2000 Herculean 7 �Community Development Under Construction!!! City Continues to Grow! Schuler Homes, Phase n - You may have noticed some earth work being done at the corner of San Pablo and Sycamore Avenues near the former Little League Fields. In addition to the earth work, some of the existing eucaJyptus trees had to be removed as they were unhealthy and presented a danger offaJlinginto the street. All this activity is the preparation work for Phase n ofthe Schuler Homes Project. Phase will consists ofthe construction of36 two story, steel framed, single family homes. n New Pacific Properties - The former Pacific Refining Company site has been prepared for development by the removal of oil refinery equipment, the soil excavated, cleaned and regraded in preparation for the construction ofup to 880 homes. Tree Removal- Along San Pablo Avenue, across from the Hercules Transit Center, approximately seventy eucalyptus trees have been removed from within the wetlands along San Pablo Avenue. These trees were considered to be "non-native" trees and invasive to the wetland environment. (The leaves of the eucalyptus tree contain a chemical which acts as a plant-killer, so native plants die offin the wetlands.) Restoration ofthe wetland area will begin and the adjacent Creek habitat will be cleaned and upgraded throughout the summer in preparation of the upcoming rainy season. New trees and shrubs which are native to the wetlands area will be planted in the early fall. Hercules Outlet Village. The development of a commercial-retail factory outlet in a Village-setting was Bixby CompanylHercules Properties Incorporated approved earlier this year by the City. The new Hercules - The former Hercules Powder Plant located west of Outlet Village will total approximately 250,000 sq. ft. in San Pablo Avenue, south of the North Shore Business floor area and will replace the existing 85,817 sq. ft. Park has been approved for their first phase of Creekside Shopping Center. The project consists of development. Phase I consists of207 single family homes. thirteen buildings being constructed around a landscaped This development will be characterized by narrow, tree courtyard. The businesses currently operating in lined streets and traditional houses with front porches. The Creekside are being relocated and once that is completed, homes will have access from the extension of Sycamore grading will begin. Avenue offof San Pablo Avenue, and a secondary access from Railroad Avenue. Additional planning areas for this project include a Historic Town Center and the Bayfront District, mixed use districts with a range of employment and residential uses to the east of Sycamore Avenue. Prior to obtaining building permits, the developer must complete the construction of street and utility improvements (gas, water, sewer, storm water) and must record the final subdivision map. Burger King - Currently being constructed in the Willow Shopping Center. The 3,000 sq. ft. restaurantwillinclude a drive-thru window, a playland and is scheduled for an October, 2000 opening. 8 Fall 2000 Herculean �I RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES Recreation & Community Services Staff UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS FOR 20001 Administration, 111 Civic Drive, (510) 799-8230 24 HOUR RELAY CHALLENGE SEPTEMBER 9,10, 2000 Recreation Manager .... ... ......................... Alexander Hall Administrative Secretary................ ......... .. Jenny Sm ith Community Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road, (510) 799-8291 I For more information§ please call 799-8256. www.Hercules24Hour.com Facility Rentals, Recreation Classes, and Sports I Recreation Supervisor................ ......... ...... .. ... Greg Dwyer Facility Coordinator..................... ............ .... .. .Gaby Flores HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSE OCTOBER 31, 2000 6:00PM-9:00PM ~ ~ 0 Sports Coordinator................ ....... .... .. ..... .. Tony Melendez For more information, please call 799-8294. Senior Services, Aquatics, and Community Events Recreation Supervisor.. .... ... .............. ........ Pedro Jimenez Aquatics Coordinator................•.... ............... Mike Arwine Senior Center Coordinator...... ...... .............. Janet Bewley Community Events Special is!... ...... ..... I Janine Shaheed Child Care and Teens Services Hanna Ranch Child Care 2480 Refugio Valley Road, (510) 245-4803 Child Care Coordinator.... ......... .. ............... Beverly Dupree Child Care Coordinator....... .............................. Diana Fall Ohlone Child Care 1616 Pheasant Drive, (510) 799-8224 For more information, please call 799-8294. I Recreation Supervisor............... ........ .... Marsha Reynolds Lupine Child Care 1905 Lupine Road, (510) 799-8259 CLEAN-UP DA YI NOVEMBER 18, 2000 8:00AM-1:00PM HOLIDA Y TREE LIGHTING DECEMBER 1, 2000 6:00PM-8:00PM For more information please call 799-8294. ~. 100TH YEAR CELEBRATION!! DECEMBER 15 & 16, 2000 Child Care Coordinator...............••.... .... ....••........Gwen Hi ll For volunteer information, please contact Adele at 799-1371 or Claudette at 799-8234. Fall 2000 Herculean 9 �Rental Facilities fretfrer you are fwsting a welMing reception, Girtnaay party, or any otner speciaf occasion, tfre 1iercu{es ParR§ ana'l?fcreation invites you to snare your precious 11Wments in any of our avaifaGfe faciaties. Wefcome!! The Foxboro Community Center is located at 1025 Canterbury Avenue, situated in the Foxboro Neighborhood Park. This facility is best suited for small parties and meetings not to exceed 48 people. The facility has one small assembly room, restrooms, street parking, and a large outdoor park area including tennis and basketball courts. This facility does not have kitchen facilities. The Hercules Senior Center is located at 111 Civic Drive, adjacent to the City Center Plaza. This facility is best suited for parties and meetings not to exceed 100 people. It has one large assembly room, with a wooden floor suitable for dancing . Additional areas include a kitchen, outdoor patio area with barbeque, restrooms, and large parking lot. The Ohlone Community Center is located at 190 Turquoise Drive, adjacent to the Ohlone Neighborhood Park. This facility is best suited for small parties and meetings not to exceed 75 people. The Ohlone Center has one medium sized assembly room, a residential kitchen, outdoor patio, restrooms, and a small parking lot. The Historic Clubhouse is located at 535 Railroad Avenue overlooking the beautiful San Pablo Bay. This facility is in the City's Historic District and is registered as a National Historic Building . It is best suited for parties, fund raisers, and wedding receptions not to exceed 160 people. It has one large assembly room, a kitchen, serving room, bar room, bay window alcove, restrooms, and a parking lot. 10 Pall 2000 Herculean �Rental Facil ities ental Procedures: :For detaifed infonnation on renta{fees, date avaifabifity, and app{ication procedures, you may pic(up a :Facifity 5tpp{ication packgt at tfie Community/Swim Center during nonna{ business fwurs. 'l1i.e packgt contains step-by-step instructions for bool<;jng a[{ of the City's facifities. '1(eservations wier be received on a first come, first serve basis. ~~~ '1(eservations wi[[ afso be takgn no more than one year in advance, and no Cess than one month prior to the event date. The Community/Swim Center is located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. This facility is situated within a beautiful valley surrounded by eucalyptus groves and open space. This facilty is best suited for parties, fundraisers, and other social events not to exceed 300 people. The Community Center includes one large assembly room with a portable stage, three multi-purpose rooms, outdoor patio area, restrooms, and a arkin lot. The Community Center Gymnasium is available for rental for volleyball and basketball games for private individuals or company events! Rental includes sports equipment, portable bleacher units, restrooms, outdoor patio area, and parking lot. Refugio Valley Park Gazebo is very popular for outdoor weddings because of its unique design and proximity to the lake. The scenic view and easy access provide a unique location for any outdoor celebration! Electricity is available, however, rental does not include tables or chairs. are private or company rentals. There is a tW0 hour minimum on all field rentals. Rental of these facilities does not include sports equipment or field preparations. Fall 2000 Herculean 11 �CLASSES COOKING THAI-THAI Thai style cooking and eating are the main subject of this hands-on class. We will explore the uses of exotic herbs and spices such as Galangal, Kaffir Lime and lemon Grass. You will taste the tropical flavors of tamarind, coconut and various curry. We will select and prepare popular dishes, share a full meal and friendly criticism among our peers for better taste and understanding. Come join us and cook up delicious Thai dishes. We will make a Thai connoisseur out of you! Bring your good knife, apron and cutting board. location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Kitchen Chat Mingkwon $35 Res/$40 Non-Res' '$10 Food Fee already included 31544-A Thurs 09/28 Come to our workshop to find out how to payoff all your consumer debt in 1 to 3 years, how to payoff your 30 year mortgage in another 3 to 4 years, how to operate on 100% cash and never use credit again, how to become invulnerable to economic ups and downs, how to save more than $1 ,000,000 of retirement wealth in the same amount of time it would take you to payoff your mortgage, how all of this can be done with your current income, and much, much , more! This class is not taught by financial planners or insurance agents, and no investments or insurance will be advocated or sold. This workshop uses a linear math debt-€Iimination and wealth building strategy and is strictly educational. Please bring a calculator and a list of all your debts, showing balances, interest rates, and monthly payments (principle and interest only). Community Swim Center, Press Room AI Bedford and Jennifer le Pore (707) 447-7263 $39 Res/$45 Non-Res (single rate) $75 Res/$80 Non-Res (couples rate) Mandatory $5 workbook fee (payable to instructor) $39 optional textbook (payable to instructor) location: Instructors: Phone No. Fee: Thurs 12 Fall 2000 Herculean 09/14 Discover many easy ways to create a variety of appetizers such as Canapes, Mini Purses, Satays and Petit Fruit Tarts. We will prepare all sorts of appetizers from various cuisines and cultures. In addition to hands-on cooking , we will cut, paste, shape and decorate out food into a delicious culinary artwork and finally our dinner. Bring your own knife, apron, cutting board and perhaps a carry-out box. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Kitchen Chat Mingkwon $35 Res/$40 Non-Res' '$10 Food Fee already included 31544-C Mon 6:30pm - 9:30pm DEBT FREE AND PROSPEROUS LlVINGTM 31502 - A DELICIOUS AND IMPRESSIVE APPETIZERS 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm 10/23 6:30pm-9:30pm VEGETARIAN WITH AN ASIAN FLAIR Stop in the name of diet! You don't have to be on a diet if you're a vegetarian. You don't have to choose between a cow and a chicken. You can enjoy a variety of flavors. And if you think Asian food is healthy, let's try Asian vegetarian. In this hands-on class with a full mean , we will pick popular dishes and modify them into a meat-free delicious meal. We will explore new flavors by borrowing exotic herbs and spices from all over Asia. Come and see how vegetarians can be so refreshing , tasty and colorful. Bring your knife, apron and cutting board. location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Kitchen Chat Mingkwon $35 Res/$40 Non-Res' '$10 Food Fee already included 31544-8 Mon 10/09 6:30pm-9:30pm �CLASSES SOCIAL DANCING Dazzle your friends by learning basic steps and variations in Waltz (Shadows), CHA CHA CHA (Seesaws), and NIGHTCLUB TWO-STEP (Flip-Flops)! Adults of all ages are invited to experience the joy of lead and follow dancing! This is an outstanding opportunity for newcomers to learn the basics of "partner" dancing , and for seasoned dancers to sharpen their skills and learn new steps, in a very supportive social environment. Fora better dance experience, wear hard-soled shoes. Location: Instructors: Assisted by: Fee/Person : Senior Center Mr. & Mrs. Jenry August Mr. & Mrs. Gani Tolentino $80 Res/$85 Non-Res for 13 weeks (20hrs) 31505-A Thur 09/14-12/14 (exceptThanksgiving) 8:00pm-B:30pm- Basic Techniques 8:30pm-9:30pm - Variations Those Without Partners: Register30 minutes early (7:30) at the first class. They must be willing to commit to the entire session. We need an equal number of male leaders and female followers to have a balanced class. Couples: Register 15 minutes early at the first class , or pre-registerat the Community/SwimCenter. TRADITIONAL FOLK DANCING BY KARl LAGAN INCORPORATED Th is class is a unique opportunity for those interested in the Philippine culture to pass on Traditional Folk Dances such as the Tinikling, Banga, Maria Clara, and Sultana to future generations within our community. Karilagan, Incorporated was formed in September 1995 to provide youths with a positivealtemativeto negative pressure, and has now joined forces with the City of Hercules Recreation and Community Services Division. These classes are ongoing and students may enroll at any time. Performances are held throughout the Bay Area, and all levels of experience are welcome! Active parent participation is required. Location : Historic Clubhouse Times: Friday, 6:30 pm- 10:30 pm Instructors: Lilli Abrantes and Adele Laput Fee: $25 per family plus costumes HERCULES PUBLIC STARGAZING Looking for something different for an evening out? Want something fun, educational, and free to do in the evening with the children? Under clear night skies' right here in Hercules, see exciting, brilliant views of the moon, planets, beautiful star clusters, galaxies, the Milky Way, and other wonders through telescopes and binoculars, and learn about what you see. Come to our public stargazing program conducted by experienced amateur astronomers for the benefit and enjoyment of sky watchers of all ages. If you are a teacher, bring your class; if a parent, bring your children. If you are an amateur astronomer, novice or expert, bring your own binoculars and telescopes and share your knowledge and enthusiasm. Please, no smoking or alcohol, and no flashlights without a red filter. Dress warm. For more information, call (510) 526-5974. On scheduled' evenings, call (510) 7998237 after 7:30 p.m. Location: Foxboro Neighborhood Park Instructors: David Harris, Lanoe Shaw, & Walt Meadows Fee: No Charge . Dates: 09123,1 0121,11 /18,12116 Time: Sat At dusk • Weather permitting! Partly cloudy OK! ASPIRING WRITERS These writing courses are designed for adults or teens who are intermediate/advanced writers, Participants will explore all forms of writing depending on the interests of class members. Various forms will include biographies, autobiographies,journals, essays, short stories, novels, and poetry. Information on how to market one's writing will also be provided throughout the course, • May be adding additional date in September Location : Instructor: Fee: Cummunity/Swim Center, Press Room Sue Clark $50 Res/$55 Non-Res 31501-A Wed 09/06-11/01 7:30pm-9:00pm Fall 2000 Herculean 13 �CLASSES BASIC FIRST AID T RAINING Medic First Aid is a basic eight hour training course in emergency care. CPR and other important emergency care skills are combined in the course, which allows the student to fu nction with one consistent set of priorities in a medical emergency. The training is accomplished in seven modules of instruction, and students will receive a wallet card & certificate of completion. Please bring a bag lunch. Location: Instructor: Fee: 3151 7-A Community/Swim Center, Press Room Delucchi's First Aid Training Certified Instructors $45 Res/$50 Non-Res, plus a $5 materials fee for certification packet and handbook. Sat 10/14 8:00am-4:30pm C ARDIO-PULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) lhis ccurse will teach one-rescuer CPR and foreign body airway obstruction for adults, children, and infants. The class will ccnsist of lecture and practice on mannequins. The teachings follow those approved by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). A certificate of ccmpletion will be issued through Delucchi's First Aid Training and Supply. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Press Room Delucchi's First Aid Certified Instructors $35 Res/$40 Non-Res 31 508-A Sat 09/16 Have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and cornbine colors. Students will also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. The course allows students to learn on an individual basis at their own pace, w hile developing talents that they have been wishing to acccmplish for years. There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply information will be provided when registering. Community/Swim Center Maria S.C. Davi $27 Resl$30 Non-Res 31516-A 31516-8 Tues Tues 14 Fall 2000 Herculean 09/26-11/14 11/28-12/19 Youths , ages 9-17 will enjoy learning how to build and fly their own model airplanes. Students will learn the basic science of power flight while having a lot of fun. Every new student will receive a control-line gas-powered model "The Plater" . Continuing students will build a balsa wood model. The real reward comes when they are able to fly their gaspowered model. Class fee includes a one year membership to the Academy of Model Aeronautics which will allow the student to fly his or her model under liability and accidenU medical insurance. The class is ongoing and students may enroll at anytime. Parents are welcome to attend. For more information, call (510) 245-931 0 after 6:00 pm or (415) 8999111 during the day. Location: Foxboro Community Center Instructor: Heman Lee Fee: $25 Res/$30 Non-Res for one yea r membership plus $1 for AMA insurance due to instructor. 51533-A Sat On-going 1:OOpm - 3:00pm KARATE-FOR-HEALTH (FOR ADULTS A ND YOUTHS 16 A ND O V E R ) Would you like to be in better shape and feel better abcut yourself? Would you like to look and act more confiden t? Would you like to increase your energy level and loweryour blood pressure? Do you want to start an exercise program but want something more meaningful? Come join our KarateFor-Health program. 8:00am-11:00am OIL PAINTING Location: Instructor: Fee: MODEL AIRPLAN E BUILDING AND FLYING 1:00pm-3:00pm 1:00pm-3:00pm You will learn techniques such as calisthenic exercises, punching , kicking and blocking drills, pre-arranged forms (choreographed sets of movements) , self defense techniques, Chi Gung (Qigong) exercises and mediation. *Wear gym clothes the first few classes until the karate uniforms are available (at extra cost). Location: Foxboro Community Center 1025 Canterbury Avenue Fees: $50 Res/$55 Non-Res - Monthly $30 Res/$35 Non-Res - for additional fami ly members Classes are held on Mon/Fri - 6:00pm to 7:30pm 51559-C 51559-0 51559-E 51559-F September October November December �CLASSES ROMPER GYM GYMNASTICS Come explore with your child as they learn and grow. Romper Gym is designed especially for the two to four year old who wants to explore but requires parental assistance and encouragement. Matthew Silveria brings over 12 years of motivating and training experience to assist the parent in instructing their children to balance, control movement and grow in this upbeat experience. This fun-filled class is designed for children 7 and older, and for advanced tumbling students, who are preparing for a more advanced gymnastics experience. Emphasis will be on balance, coordination, fiexibility and strength. Location: Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $35 Res/$38 Non-Res 31526-A 31526-8 Sat Sat 09/16-10/21 11/11-12116 9:00am-9:45am 9:00am-9:45 am TINY TUMBLERS Enjoy the fun while developing body awareness. This class is designed for children ages 4 through 6 and leads students to leam stretches, rolls, balance and cartwheels in a playful and safe environment. Location: Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $35 Res/$38 Non-Res 31522-A 31522-8 Sat Sat 09/16-10/21 11/11-12/16 10:00am -1 0:45am 1O:OOam-1 0:45am Location: Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $35 Res/$38 Non-Res 31523-A 31523-8 Sat Sat 11:00am-11:45am 11 :OOam-11 :45am 09/16-10-21 11/11-12/16 YOUTH OIL PAINTING Youth, ages 7-17 years, will have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors. Your child will also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. This course allows students to learn on an individual basis at their own pace, while making new friends and developing new talents. Location: Instructor: Fee: CommunitylSwim Center Maria S.C. Davi $27 Res/$30 Non-res 31521-A 31521-8 31521-C* 31521-D* Tues Fri Tues Fri 09/26-11/14 09/29-11/17 11/28-12/19 12101 -12122 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm *Pro-rated classes, $15 Res/$18 Non-res There is an additonal fee for supplies. Supply information will be provided at the time of registration. Little Munchkins Dal/care Quality Care & a Nurturing Environment Great New Location· Huge Outdoor Play Area Infants· Toddlers· Kindergarten Program Before & After School Daycare • Homework Help Summer Oaycare Program For All Your Oaycare Needs Call Sara (510) 245-0678 Experienced Care in Hercules for 7 Years· License #073402078 EmploymentOpporlunitiesAvailable Fall 2000 Herculean 15 �CLASSES KARATE JUDO While you are at work, do you sometimes think about your child at school and worry that someone may be picking on them or that they may be in danger? Are they scared to go to school because someone will beat them up, or is bullying them. Don't worry anymore. Let me teach them to defend themselves. I will teach them discipline, skills in fighting, selfconfidence in protecting themselves. They will learn issues of violence , gangs , weapons, and child molestation! abduction. Learn the A. B.C of Karate. Judo is a martial art that concentrates primarily on throwing and grappling techniques. The striking and self-defense techniques are practiced only in Kata form. Judo has been an Olympic event since 1964. The instructor will take registration for all classes at any time during the sessions. If you wish to speak to the instructor prior to enrollment, you may call 799-9906, or you may visit the class. A. Brings strength to the weak. Location: Instructor: Fees: B. Brings self-confidence to the timid. C. Brings discipline to the mind and body. $17 Res/$19 Non-Res additional family members This class is on-going and students may enroll at any time. For more information on our style Wado Ryu, traditional hard style Karate, founder Kironri Ohtsuka or the different levels, call Sensei Garcia 6 degree black belt with over 40 years in the Martial Arts at (707) 425-1847. Use of weapons is also taughtto students 10 years and older. Sensei Garcia's students have won many t rophies in Martial Arts Tournaments. Locations: Instructor: Fees: Ohlone Community Center Wayne Cunningham $35 Resl$38 Non-Res Monthly Fee Ages 5 through Adults- MonlWedlThur' Continuing 6:30-8:30 pm.'Class not held every Thursday, check with instructor. 51519-C 51519-0 51519-E 51519-F September October November December Mon and Tue Classes at 333 Rodeo Ave Wed Classes at Senior Center Thur Classes at Historic Clubhouse Fri Classes at Community/Swim Center Joe Garcia $45 Res!$48 Non-Res Monthly fee Weddings, Group Pictures, All Occasions 1 Day Shoot+Expenses(film) Minimum $100.00 per day Will Travel(S.15 per mile) $25 Res/$28 Non-Res additional family members Mon & Wed Beginners (age 16 & under) Yellow Belt (age 10 & under) Adults Tue & Thu Green & Purple Belts Brown Belt Fri All Belts (open day) 5:00-6:00 6:00-7:00 7:00-8:00 6:00-7:00 7:00-8:00 6:30-7:30 pm pm pm pm pm pm Students must have fighting gear to attend Friday class 'There is an additional fee for the complete uniform. All orders and payments for the uniform are taken by the instructor. 51529-C 51529-0 51529-E 51529-F September October November December t6 FaB 2000 Herculean Photographer ........ tilQYYAMAII,. ........_ -- Handy Man Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Painting MinorHome Repairs Replace Bulb Replace Switches Replace Furnace Filters Replace Hardware & Misc. Miscellaneous& Etc. (510) 724-7464 �SENIOR SERVICES HERCULES SENIOR CENTER 111 CIVIC DRIVE 799-8219 Friends, Food, Fun and Companionship is what the Hercules Senior Program is all about Join us for a day of activities or just come and relax for awhile. Our program provides a variety of social and recreational activities in a friend~ atimosphere where the emphasis is on hospitality. You will be walTl1~ welcomed by our volunteer staff when you stop in to visit our center. Here you will find a variety of social and recreational services for all seniors. The Hercules Senior program and support services are available to adulls 60 and over. Our activities and programs welcome participation by adults of all ages on a space available basis. These services include classes, day trips, nutrition services, health screening services, multi..:ultural enrichment, and much, much more! We strive to ensure a physical~ and emotionally comfortable environment for ali, as well as encouraging socialization with peers. Please drop in and say hello to our staff and volunteers Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.rn. to 3:00 p.rn. Ourcenterwill provide you with updated infolTl1ation on current and upcoming activities and events. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES MONDAYS Goody Store Computer Class Nutrition Program' Low Impact Exercise 9:30am-10:30am 9:00am - 1:OOpm 11 :OOam -12:30pm 9:00am _10:30am TUESDAYS Tai-Chi Art Class Nutrition Program' Tap Class IntelTl1ediate Tap Class Beginner 8:30am - 10:00am 10:00am - 1:OOpm 11 :00am-12:30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm 2:30pm - 3:30pm WEDNESDAYS Nutrition Program' 11 :OOam - 12:30pm Art ClasslMisc. 9:00am - 1:OOpm (Beading, T-shirt art and Plastic Canvas) Bingo 9:30am - 1:oopm Folk Dance 10:00am-11:00am THURSDAYS Low Impact Exercise Nutrition Program' Bingo Volunteer Travel Trips 9:00am -10:30am 11 :00am -12:30pm 9:30am -11:00am 1:OOpm - 3:00pm FRIDAYS Nutrition Program' Senior Self Defense 11:00am -12:20pm 9:45am - 10:45am COMPUTER CLASSES Would you like to leam the basics of computers? Leam to do letters, balance your checkbook, make a perscnal appointiment calendar and more! Beverty Kegel will teach you in this handson class. Mondays Call for a time Free , Hercules Senior Center is the host to the Co-GO Cafe Monday - Friday: suggested donation $1.50 to $1.75. Reservation must be made one day in advance. GOODIES STORE FOR SENIORS! Every Monday from 9:30am to 11 :ooam fresh bakery items will be on sale for a donation for seniors. The bakery items are from the Rodeo Safeway Bakery. So drop by and check it out Fall 2000 Herculean 17 �SENIOR SERVICES ADULT TAP DANCE BEGINNING & INTERMEDIATE LEVELS POOL TABLE Pool Table Available Monday through Friday On-going Join us for fun and exercise! You will become adept at basic tap dance steps while leaming dance routines choreographed to music of the 30's, 40's and 50's. Carol Rose is a local instructor with over 35 years in the field. She had her own dance studio and holds a State of Califomia Teaching Credential. Tuesday 2:00pm-3:00pm 3:00pm-4:00pm Ongoing Beginner Intermediate $3lweek $3lweek LINE DANCING CLASS Would you like to leam the basics of Line Dancing? Wednesdays On-going 7:30 - 9:15 $4.00 HICAP HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING ADVOCACY PROGRAM Did your HMO increase your monthly premium from $0 to $20,$30 or more per month? Having Problems with a denial of payment by Medicare. Do you know that starting February 1st that you can use your Medicare Card at participating pharmacies and save 10 to 47% on prescription drugs? If you want answers to these questions and many more! Call and make a HICAP appointment. Counseling sessions are free and confidential. A train experienced counselor is available on the 1st Monday of each month at the Hercules Senior Center from 9:00-11:00 am, call (510) 799-8219. 18 Fall 2000 Herculean 9:00am to 2:00pm Free BLOOD PRESSURE Get your blood pressure taken by one of our finest Rodeo Hercules Fire Fighters on the Seoond Wednesday of each month! LETS TRAVEL "Lets travel with Florence Baldwin" Trips planned for 2000 Sept 6 Capitola, Antonelli Begonia Gardens, Lunch at Shadowbrook Restaurant. Visit Capitola Village, Craft Galleries, Boutiques and Small Shops. 7:30 am - 5:30 pm $47.00 Sept 13 ALASKA An 11 night inside passage cruise aboard the Princess Cruise Lines, ·Sky Princess". Sail around under the Golden Gate Bridge, Cruise Yukatat Bay, Visit Victoria BC, Vanco uver, Skagway & Ketchikan. Price starts at $1590.00 dbl. occ. Oct4-5 CentralValleyTrip- Kingsburg.Seethe show "Grease"in San Joaquin Valley, see "Forestiere Underground Gardens", Reedley Opera House for lunch & show. Reedley Museum, Mennonite Quilting Center, Coffee & Candy Co. $181 .00dbl. $206.00sgl. For more information on trips stop by or call 799-8219 or 799-7559. Rememberwhen you mail in checks for your trips, you must have the correctzip code number. P.O. Box 5873 Hercules, CA. 94547 �YOUTH SERVICES Registration for Before/Afterschool Child Care and Tiny Tots is now open to the public. Registration forms are available at the Community/Swim Center. All programs are first come, first serve and have limited space available. For more information, please contact the Program Coordinators at the phone numbers listed below. A fee of $35 is required at the time of registration for Child Care & Tiny Tots. Beverly Dupree at 245-4803 Hanna Ranch Child Care Center 2480 Refugio Valley License No. 070215103 Diana Fall at 799-8259 Lupine Child Care Center 1905 Lupine Dr. License No. 070209101 at 799-8224 Ohlone Child Care Center 1616 Pheasant License No. 070210873 BEFOREIAFTERSCHOOL CHILD CARE The Child Care Programs run from Sept.-June and are for children in grades K-6. This is a recreation program that provides your child a safe, supervised and fun place to go before and after school. The children enjoy themselves with a variety of activities, including crafts, games, sports, a fun fitness program, clubs, cultural appreciation, and life skills. During the day a short time is allotted for the children to start their homework. The Child Care Programs are offered at Ohlone, Lupine, and Hanna Ranch Child Care Centers. For more information please contact the Child Care Coordinators listed above. TINY TOTS The Tiny Tots program is a preschool experience for children 3 and 4 years old. The program is designed to develop the "whole child". Our qualified and caring staff assist your child in developing confidence and self-esteem. Children will learn responsibility and independence. Social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and creative aspects of the child's development are included in each day's program. All children in Tiny Tots must be completely toilet trained. No diapers or pull ups. Space is limited. The Tiny Tots programs are offered at the three Child Care Centers listed at the top of the page. Please contact Pat Hewitt for more information at 799-8224. *A fee of $35 is required at the time of registration. "LITTLE LEARNER" (3 YEAR OLD'S) "PRE-KINDERGARTEN" PROGRAM TfTh 9:00am-11 :00am$53 Res/$56 Non-Res/Monthly 'Must be 3 years old on or before Dec. 2. MIW/F 9:00am-12:00pm $120 Res/$126 Non-Res/Monthly 'Must be 4 years old on or before December2. Fall 2000 Herculean 19 �YOUTH SERVICES BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE FEES The following fees are effective for the 1999-2000 school year at the Hanna, Lupine, and Ohlone Child Care Centers. These fees are based upon a four week billing period and do not include holidays and scheduled inservioe (nonstudent) days. Kinder Grade 1-3 Grade 4-6 Five-Day Care AM Care 6:30-8:30 am Dismissal 5:00 pm Dismissal 6:30 pm Three-Day Care AM Care 6:30-8:30 am Dismissal 5:00 pm Dismissal 6:30 pm $108 $310 $403 $108 $155 $248 $108 $140 $233 $65 $186 $242 $65 $93 $149 $65 $84 $140 Late Payment Fee $20 for the first late payment $25 for all late payments thereafter Late Pick Up Fee $1 per minute per child Registration Fee $25 Daily Rate for Inservice $28 Multi-Child Discount1 0% discount on total program fees families with two (2) or more children enrolled in the same program. 15% of fees to be used for facility construction and maintenance. CHILD CARE JOB OPENINGS Are you at least 18 years old and looking for a year round part-time job with benefits in the exciting child care field?? The City of Hercules has openings for: Children's Program Aides ($6.18-$7.16/hr+ benefits) Children's Program Leaders ($8.24-$9.55/hr+ benefits) For more information orto apply, please , call: (510) 799-8204 20 Fall 2000 Herculean �TEEN ACTMTY P ROGRAM PAGEANTI MODELING StarbrightTeens Pageant and Modeling is seeking girls 1217 years old to have fun while learning basic modeling and pageants techniques for upcoming pageant and fashion show in the City of Hercules. This course will train you in all areas needed to prepare you for stage performances, such as walking techniques, poise, confidence, self-esteem, grooming, charm, personality, etc. At the end of the course, there will be a pageant with prizes for participants that finish in the top three. 1" place winner will receive $1 ,000 shopping spree, 2°' place receives $250 shopping spree, and 3"' place receives $150 shopping spree. Winner's Title will be .......MISS STARBRIGHT. For information contact instructor at (510)869-5180 or Recreation & Community Services at (510)799-8291. Open RegistraUon begins July 1, 2000 Class begins September 7, 2000 at the Historic Clubhouse Registration fee $25 Res/$30 Non-Res Monthly fee $45 Res/$50 Non-Res ($10 late charge, payments are made monthly) Space is limited to the first 20 participants that sign up! Register at Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. BACK TO SCHOOL TEEN DANCE RECREATION & COMMUNITY S ERVICES TEEN CLUB! The City is happy to announce the continuance of irs popular Teen Club. This program offers an excellent opportunity foryouth to leam leadership skills, communicaUon skills, and have fun at the same time. Members are elected for a one year term. Annual Membership fees are $20. Teen Club Members assist the Recreation & Community Services Departmentwith developing recommendations for programs and services to better respond to the needs and interests of youth. The Teen Club will assist the staff w~h fund-raising, concession stand and special events. The Teen Club meets on the second Tuesday of each month at6:00 p.rn. at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. All meetings are open to interested persons. MeeUngs will not exceed one hour. New Officers will be elected at the first meeting. All Teen Club Members are registered volunteers with the City of Hercules. In exchange for volunteer service, members receive free use of the Teen Activity Center and free admission to all Teen Special Events including: Dances, Workshops, Guest Speakers and Local Excursions. So come join in and bring your mends! Participants must complete a City of Hercules Volunteer Application. Participants are required to attend Teen Club meetings the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Teen Club members will serve as elected officers of the Teen Club. For registration and additional information, phone 799-8259 or 799-8291. Looking for a way to get back into the groove of school? Join us in our version of an Hawaiian Luau, Back-to-School Dance. Our theme is "ALOHA", which can mean Hello, Goodbye and Love .... and we would love to have you chill out with us to enjoy the music, dancing and to check out the latest steps. Hurry! Purchase your tickets early. Don't miss out on the first dance of the school year. Aloha! Date: Time: Fee: Friday, September 22, 2000 8:00pm to 11 :OOpm $5.00 Advance/$6.00 at the Door Location : Hercules Community Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road *Entertainment will , include a Professional OJ! For more details call: (510) 799-8291 Fall 2000 Herculean 21 �SPORTS & FITNESS ADULT MEN'S BASKETBALL LEAGUE ELEMENTARY BASKETBALL LEAGUE 10-12 YEAR OLDS The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming a Men's Basketball League. The league is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting the registration fee. Maximum roster size is 10 with a minimum of 6 players. All games will be officiated by certified basketball officials using modified NCAA Men's Rules. The Elementary Basketball program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball, with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills , as well as improving hand-eye coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fees include the following: A team, shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, one round of league games and a single game elimination playoff at the end of the season, referrees, and awards at the conclusion of the playoffs. League fees include the following: staff, referees, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top 4 teams make playoffs), shirts for the Champions of the playoffs and trophy for the first and 2nd place finishers of the regular season . Teams must provide their own uniforms or T-shirts that are similar in color and have numbers on the front or back. There must be a minimum of 4 teams to run the league with a maximum of 6 teams being admitted. Rules, regulations and lease schedules will be discussed at the Manager's meeting on Thursday , January 11 , 2001 at 6:30 p.m. in the Press Room, althe Hercules Community Center. Deadline: Team fee and rosters need to be turned in no later than Friday, January 5, 2001. Fee: $375 per team. There is an additional $5 fee for every non-resident player on each team. Where: Gym When: Game Times: 21111-A The Hercules Community Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road Tuesday nights 7:30,8:40 & 9:45 pm Tues 01/16-04/02 Individuals are encouraged to sign up on the player int~rest list for possible placement on teams. If you are interested or need more information, please call the Sports Coordinator at (510)799-8295. 22 Fall 2000 Herculean The league is opened to boys and girls between the ages of 10-12, with beginner to advanced skill levels. The league must have a minimum of 40 participants enrolled to run the league, and a maximum of 100 participants will be admitted. PartiCipants must bring a copy of their birth certificate at the time of registration. There will be an information meeting to discuss the rules and regulations on Thursday, January 4, 2001 at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Swim Center. There will be five practice sessions offered. Practiceswill be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00pm-5:15pm, 5:00pm'<):15pm and 6:00pm-7:15pm. Also, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 4:00pm-5:15pm. Games will be played on Fridaysat4:00pm and 5:05pm, and on Saturdays at 9:30am, 10:45am and 12:00pm, w~h each team usually playing one game per week. Game times and days may change, depending on how many participants are registered and how many teams are created. For more information, call the Sports Coordinator at (510)799-8295. Location : Fees: 41708-A 41708-B 41708-C 41708-D 41708-E Community/Swim Center-Gymnasium $75 Res/$85 Non-Res MonlWed MonlWed MonlWed TueslThurs TueslThurs 01/08-03/31 01/08-03/31 01/08-03/31 01/09-03/31 01/09-03/31 4:00pm-5: 15pm 5:00pm.<): 15pm 6:00pm-7:15pm 4:00pm-5: 15pm 5:00pm-6: 15pm Priority Registration (Residential Only): 10/01-10/31 Open Registration (Residents & Non-Residents): 11/01'{)1/05 or until the league is full. �SPORTS & F IT NESS TENNIS FA CILITIES AVAILABLE! Tennis Cou rt Rules and Regulations signs are posted at all City Tennis facilities. These tennis facilities are available to the public by rental permit or on a first-come first-serve basis. H ours a nd Fees Refugio Valley Tennis Complex: Refugio Valley Road & Pheasant Drive Daily 7 am to 4 pm @ $4/hour/per court @$5.50/hour/percourt Daily 4 to 10 pm Sat/Sun/Holidays @ $6/hour/per court Except Mondays & Tuesdays from 3 to 7 pm and Saturdays 3 to 5 pm for City Lessons Foxboro Tennis Courts: 1025 Canterbury Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Woodfield Ten n is Courts: 1919 Lupine Daily 7 a.m to dusk Tennis Court Reservat ions Tennis court reservations are available to Hercules residents only; there is a one-hour minimum on all tennis court facilities. Reservations are accepted at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Tournam e n t P lay: Recognized Community Organization $6/hour/court $12 per hour/court Private Organizations $15 per hour/court Commercial Use Court Rules A n d R eg ulatio n s: 1. Tennis shoes must be worn 2. Courts are available on a first come, first serve basis or by reservation 3. Drop-in play is limited to one hour and fifteen minutes 4. Waiting players must be present to hold position for play 5. Court reservations preempt non-reserved court play 6. City sponsored programs have priority 7. No food on tennis courts 8. No bike riding, roller skating or skateboarding on tennis courts 9. City sponsored lessons ONLY no public instruction. 10. Tennis Tournaments by permitONLYI 11. Tennis Court.Rules And Regulations Will Be Enforced 12. No alcoholic beverages allowed at any parks or courts. Call 799-8291 for further information. JAZZERCISE Jazzercise is a total body conditioning program designed for everyone. Each 60 to 65 minute class includes a warm-up, 2530 minutes of aerobics, floor work with weights, stretching and a cool-<lown to a variety of popular music including funk, country, pop, reggae, and rock! Hercules offers two formats: Original Jazzercise and Circuit. The Circuit class is an aerobic class utilizing xertubes and weights for the ultimate total body workout! Jazzercise is carefully designed to increase flexibility, muscie tone, strengthening, stamina, and cardiovascular fitness. Not only will you be encouraged to work at your own pace, but the instructors will show you how! They say the best things in life are free and so is our first class! Also, we have a new students special offer, all new students will receive a special 50% off for the first month! New students may register at any class and join anytime. We suggest you bring a mat and a water bottle. Historic Clubhouse: Mon, Wed, Sat, & Sun Community/Swim Center. Tue & Thu TuesJThur Moming 9:00am -10:00am @ Historic Clubhouse Location: Instructors: Linda Young (707) 648-3931 Kim Moffatt (510) 724-7279 6:30pm-7:30pm' 9:00am-10:00am Drop-ln:$6 Monthly pass:$38 Electronic monthly pass is also available for your convenience ($38) 'Baby-sitting available these classes only. Fee: .$1.00 per family. Mon-Thur Sat/Sun Fees: Fall 2000 Herculean 23 �SPORTS & FITNESS PEE WEE BASKETBALL LEAGUE 7-9 YEAR OLDS The Pee Wee Basketball program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamenta ls of basketball, with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills, as well as improving hand-eye coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fees include the following : a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, one round of league games and a single game elimination playoff at the end of the season , referees, and awards at the conclusion of the playoffs. The league is open to boys and girls between the ages 7-9, with beginner to advanced skill levels. The league must have a minimum of 40 participants enrolled to run the league, and a maximum of 100 participants will be admitted . Participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate at the time of registration. There will be a mandatory Parent/Coach informational meeting to discuss the rules and regulations on Friday, Sept. 15, at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Swim Center. Please plan on attending this meeting . There will be five practice sessions offered. Practices will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00-5: 15 pm, 5:00-6: 15 pm & 6:00-7:15 pm and Tuesdaysand Thursdays, from 4:00-5: 15 pm, and 5:00-B: 15 pm. Games will be played on Fridays at 4:00 pm and 5:05 pm and on Saturdays at 9:30 am, 10:30 am and 11 :30 am,with each team usually playing one game per week. All Playoff games will be played during weekdays. Playoffs will begin on the Monday following the last game of the season . Game times and days may change, depending on how many participants are registered and how many teams are created. For more information call the Sports Coordinator at 799-8295. Location: Fees: 31708-A 31708-B 31708-C 31708-0 31708-E CommunitylSwim Center Gymnasium $75 Res/$85 Non-Res MonlWed 9/18-12111 4:00pm-5: 15pm MonlWed 9/18-12/11 5:00pm-6: 15pm MonlWed 9/18-12/11 6 :00pm-7:15pm TueslThur 9/19-12111 4:00pm-5: 15pm TueslThur 9/19-12111 5:00pm-6: 15pm .Priority Registration (Hercules Residents only) 7/1-7/31 Open Registration(Residents& Non Residents) 8/1-9/15 24 Fall 2000 Herculean TENNIS CLASSES Lessons at several levels will be offered by long time local teaching pro Amado Lozano. The beginning level stresses instruction in the basic strokes: forehand, backhand , volley, overhand and serve. At the intermediate level, stroke improvement is still stressed and an added emphasis is placed on instruction and drills related to ball direction, court coverage, and keeping the ball in play. Advanced instruction will continue to stress fundamentals, but with instruction and drills emphasizing skills needed in match play- placing shots, sustaining a rally and developing a consistent serve. Students will play points and matches against one another, discuss conditioning and the potential for entering tournaments. Beginner (Ages 7-14) 41707-A Mon. 10/23-11/13 3:30pm-4:30pm (Ages 14 and up) 41702-A Mon. 10/23-11/13 4:30pm-5:30pm Intermediate (All Ages) 41703-A Tues. 10/24-11/21 3:30pm-4:30pm Advanced (All Ages) 41704-A Tues. 4:30pm-5:30pm Location: Fees: 10/24-11 /21 Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $50 Resl$55 Non-Res (fee covers four lessons) �SPORTS & FITNESS PEE WEE TENNIS Pee Wee Tennis is a comprehensive program designed to introduce children ages 4 to 6 to the game of tennis in a fun and rewarding way. By tailoring the equipment and size of the playing courts to the size, needs and athletic ability of children , the Pee Wee Tennis program allows to learn the sport quickly and to have fun. Every elementofthe Pee Wee Tennis program has been created specifically for small players, from the court to the 21-inch rackets and the foam balls. Students must prov ide their own 21-inch racket. 41705-A Tues. 10/24-11/21 3:00pm-3:30pm Location: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts Fees: $40 Re s/$45 Non-Res (Fee covers four lessons) ADULT OPEN GYM BASKETBALLIVOLLEYBALL Open Gym periods are ongoing . Players, beginner to advanced, are encouraged to drop in. Come on down for an energetic game of Basketball or Volleyball! Location: Fee: Gymnasium, 2001 Refugio Valley Road $3.00 per adult $2.00 per youth Adult Open Gym Basketball Mon Adult B'ball 7:45-10:00 pm Thu Adult B'ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16 yrs & up 16 yrs & up Adult Open Gym Volleyball Tues Adult V'Ball 7:45-10 :00 pm Wed Adult V'Ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16 yrs & up 16 yrs & up Youth Open Gym Basketball Mon-Fri Youth B'ball 2:00-4:00 pm 9-16 yrs Note: Open gym programs are not available during league programs. OPEN GYM PASSES INDIVIDUAL TENNIS L ESSONS All individual lessons must be arranged with the instructor and fees paid at the Hercules Community Swim/Center. The beginning level stresses instruction in the basic strokes: forehand, backhand , volley, overhand and serve. At the intermediate level, stroke improvement is still stressed and an added emphasis is placed on instruction and drills related to ball direction, court coverage, and keeping the ball in play. The City of Hercules Community/Swim Center Complex has open gym passes available for residents and nonresidents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry, while the nonresident passes are for convenience only and are set at the regular drop-in rate. Open Gym Passes are valid throughout the year. Dynamite Pass 10 visits Adult $25 Res/$30 Non-Res Youth $15 Res/$20 Non-Res Avid Athlete 25 visits Adult $50 Res/$75 Non-Res Youth $37 Res/$50 Non-Res INDIVIDUAL 41710-A Sat 10/28-11/18 Location : Fees: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $2Q per Y, hour private lesson or $35 per 1 hour private lesson 10:00am-11 :00am 25 �SPORTS Be FITNESS GYMNASIUM FOR RENT Now you can rent the Community/Swim Center Gymnasium for Basketball or Volleyball practices, games and/or business recreational games! The gym is available on a limited basis. Applicants must be 21 years of age, call 799-8291 for further information. YOU T H & A D ULT T ABLE TENNIS This program is designed to provide competitive table tennis action for all youth who want to improve their knowledge and skill of the game. The table tennis tables used are approved by the U.S. Table Tennis Association and the International Table Tennis Federation. Join the crowd for this exciting program for an annual membership fee and drop-in pass. Location: 51708 Ohlone Community Center, 190 Turquoise Wed 8:30pm-10:30pm Fri 7:00pm-10:00pm 1O:OOam- 4:00pm Sat Play is supervised by registered volunteers of the Hercules Table Tennis Program. Fees: Annual Adult Membership: Drop-in 20 Pass Fee: Annual Youth Membership: Drop-in 20 Pass Fee: Annual Family Membership: Adult: Youth: Ages 19 & up $20 Res/$23 Non-Res $30 Res/$32 Non-Res Ages 6 to 18 $10 resl$12 non-res $20 Jr. Pass Ages 6-12 $25 Teen Pass Ages 13-18 2nd member and up $10 Resl12 Non-Res $5 Res/$6 Non-Res Fees must be paid at the Community/Swim Center. Each participant must bring his/her receipt to Ohlone Community Center. 26 Pall 2000 Herculean The City of Hercules Recreation & Community Services Department operates the Community/Swim Center Gymnasium which is available for limited public use. Reservations will only be accepted with a completed application and payment for the hours rented. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. All contact regarding the reservations, fees, rental time and on site coordination will be arranged with the original applicant only. Reservations will not be taken more than one (1) month in advance or less than two (2) weeks prior to the planned activity. An attendant will be present during the entire event. Adult supervision is required by applicant during the event Applicants interested in renting the gym are encouraged to view the facility prior to renting. The gym has a maximum capacity of 100 persons for a sports event 'Standard rental includes main room with two (2) portable basketball units or two (2) volleyball units, portable bleachers and indoor bathroom. Advanced Payment Required Fees: (Two hour minimum) One day rental $50 Resl$60 Non-Res per hour $30 Resl$40 Non-Res per hour 3 or more days Attention local businesses!! The gymnasium is now available for public use for either Volleyball or Basketball, Monday through Friday from 12 noon to 2:00pm. Limited dates and times are available. However, there is a 2 hour minimum. Please contact the Sports League Manager for available times and dates at 799-8295. �OPEN SIX DAYS A WEEK MONDAYS - THURSDAYS 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. FRIDAYS 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. SATURDAYS 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Machines • • • • 2 Treadmills 2 Cross Trainers 2 Bikes 1 Stairmaster • • • • • •. • Smith Machine InclinelDecline Benches Dumbbell Set (5lbs-75lbs) Lat PulldownIRow Combo Leg ext/Curl Combo Multi-Press BicepfTricep Combo The Hercules Fitness Center is here to provide equipment to both residents and nonresidents that are interested in enhancing personal cardio-vascular and pulmonary health, as well as increasing strength and stamina. FEES FOR ADULTS/yOUTH Adults age 18 and up, $3 for daily drop-in OR 10 visit Dynamite Pass for Adults, $25 Res, $30 Non-Res 25 visit Avid Athlete Pass for Adults, $50 Res, $75 Non-Res Youths ages 17 is $2 daily drop-in 10 visit Dynamite Pass for $15 Res, $20 Non-Res 25 visit Avid Athlete Pass, $37.50 Res, $50 Non-Res * Youths under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. �AQUATIC SEASON 2000! Public Swim The Hercules SWim Center is open to the public for playing, working out, diving, or lounging around the pool side in a beautiful outdoor setting. The Hercules Aquatic staff are certilied by the American Red Cross and are fully trained in the supervision of aquatic activrties, I~eguard training, lirst aid, CPR, and rescue situations. We ask that all participants of the public swim sessions be fully knowledgeable about our pool rules as listed below: * All entries to the pool and deck areas must be paid admissions, induding nonswimmers and chaperons. Days, Dates, & Times for Public Swim : Fee: $3 Adults (18 & older) $2 Youths (1-17years) $2 Non-Swimmers/Spectators Free for Children Under 1 year Swim schedule: SatlSun MonlWedlFri 09102 to 09124 09106 to 09129 1:30-6:00 pm 4:00-7:00 pm * Children, 9 years and under, must be accompanied by an adult at least sixteen years or older. S w im P asses * There is a lifteen (15) minute rest period on all weekend Discount Swim Passes are available for residents and nonresidents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry. Nonresident passes are available for convenience only, with rates set at the regulardropin rate. Participants with swim passes will be allowed into the facility 15 minutes earlier than general public for public swim sessions. public swim sessions from 3:45 to 4:00 p.m. All participants under the age of eighteen are required to exit the water area and remain on the lawn or deck area. * Flotation devices such as inner tubes, water wings, noddles, air mattresses, etc. are not permitted in the pool areas. Only Coastguard approved flotation devices are allowed wITh adu~ supervision. * Full face masks, snorkels, and diving fins are not pennitted in the pool areas. * Diving toys, coins, water guns, etc. are not permitted in the pool areas. * Picnicking is permitted around the deckllawil areas, however, all rtems must be kept away from the pool side. No glass, breakable containers, alcoholic beverages. Barbecues are permitted by special arrangement only. • Public swim sessions are subject to early closure after the lirst hour of operation due to poor weather andlor if attendance drops below 25 participants. There are no refunds for canceled swim sessions. * Proper swim attire is required. No cutoffs andlor leotards or street clothing. * Pool rules are posted on the deck areas surrounding the pool areas and are necessary for the safety of all participants. Participants 'must obey posted rules and oral instructions from Aquatic Staff at all times. * It is requested that patrons be sensitive to the needs of parents to change their young children of the opposite sex in the locker room areas . • No photographic equipment permitted 28 Fall 2000 Herculean Dynamite Pass (10 visits) Frequent! Swimmer (25 visits) Aduft Youth Aduft Youth $25 Res $15Res $62.50 Res $37.50 Res $30 Non-Res $20 Non-Res $ 75 Non-Res $50 Non-Res Lap Swimming Are you ready to begin a steady pool exercise program again? Why not come to the Hercules SWim Centerto strengthen, stretch, and tone all your muscles. You may wish to choose a vigorous training schedule, or just a leisurely swim. Lanes are divided for fast and slow swimmers. The pool will be open for lap swim during inclement weather unless dangerous conditions exist. Fee: $3 Adults (18 years and up) $2 youth (14-17 years) Summer Schedule: Sat Sun MonlWedlFri 09102'{)91.30 09103-09124 09101'{)9129 6:30-8:00 pm 10:00-12:00 pm 11 :30-1:00 pm �AQUATIC SEASON 2000! Deep Water Exercise Water Exercise The Deep Water Exercise program is designed for the more energetic water exerciser. No advanced swimming skills are required, however, students must feel comfortable in deep water. This course is designed to provide students with a more strenuous cardiovascular workout than the beginner water exercise class. Are your looking for an alternative to high impact aerobics and stair stepping? Or just looking for a healthy form of exercise? Well, this is the class for you! This specialty course is ideal for therapy patients, elderly, and fitness buffs! The Water Exercise program follows sound exercise principles while using water resistanceto improve your cardiovascular system, tone muscles, and burn fat. The course is designed fordifferentfitness buffS I The course is designed for different fitness levels and movementabiities, using a wide range of musical tempos. Males and females are encouraged to participate, and swimming skills are not necessary. All students are required to bring to class an Aqua Jogger, which can be purchased at most local sporting good retailers or they are availaple for rent at the pool on a first come, first served basis. Instructor: Location: Fee: Anita Roger Fields Main Pool $30 resl$35 non-res or $7.00 drop in rate $3.00 per class equip. rental (optional) Special Senior Rate $5. 00 drop-in rate Special Senior Rate $25.00 Session rate for 55+ MonlWedlFri; 20905-G 20905-H 20905-1 11 am-12 noon Session 7 Session 8 Session 9 8128 - 9108 9111 - 9122 9125 - 9129 • pro-rate Anita Roger Fields Main Pool $30 resl$35 non-res or $7.00 drop in rate $3.00 perclass equip. rental (optional) Special Senior Rate $5.00 drop-in rate Special Senior Rate $25.00 Session rate for 55+ Instructor: Location: Fee: MonlWedlFri: 20904-G 20904-H 20904-1 12 noon -1 pm Session 7 Session 8 Session 9 8128 - 9108 9111 - 9122 9125 - 9129 • pro-rate benefits of water exercise: 1. INCREASE MUSCULAR ENDURANCE AND STRENGTH 2. DECREASE BODY FAT 3. INCREASE RANGE.QF-MOTION. 4. DECREASE BLOOD PRESSURE AND CHOUESTEROL. 5. MANAGE CHRONIC CONDITIONS SUCHASARTHRmS, HYPERTENSION, AND BACK PROBLEMS. 6. IMPROVE ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LMNGTHAT INVOLVE AGILITY, BALANCE, COORDINATION, FLEXIBILITY, AND STRENGTH SUCH AS WALKING, LIFTING, STANDING, CARRYING,AND REACHING. 2000 Aquatics Program 29 �City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form ParenUGuardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age):. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Daytime Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Zip Code: _____Evening Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Address: _ __ _ __ _ _ _ __ City: Participant's Name 1. 2. 3. 4. Birth Date (if under 18yr) ,, ,, ,,, , Credit Card Type: _ _ _ ,Mastercard___VISA Course Number and Title Dates Times Card No._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _,Exp. Date__, __,__ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Date: _ _ _ _ _ _ __ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal inj uries that I or said minor may susta in while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities . I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City or of its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature:=_---;-::;:-_-,,------;;::-----;:----,-;_--,:--;-----;c;-_--,---:-::-_ _---;-_--:-_ _ _Date: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ (ParenUGuardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form ParenUGuardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ Daytime Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Zip Code: _____,Evening Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Add ress: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ City: Participant's Name 1. 2. 3. 4. Birth Date (if under 18yr) ,, ,, ,, ,, Credit Card Type: _ _ _,Mastercard___VISA Course Number and Title Dates Times Card No._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Exp. Date__, __, __ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _,Date:_ _ _ _ _ _ __ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities . I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suits , damages, claims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal inj uries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules , or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City or of its officers, agents , or employees. Participant Signature: _ _ _--:::c--_=_--::_-:c-_ _ _,-:-----;.,--:-_--,-:_----;_-=_ _ _:c----:-,Date:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ (ParenUGuardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) �THE HERCULEAN ADVERTISING CONTRACT THANK YOU for choosing The Herculean as one of your advertising resources!! 1. DESIGN Please check one: CAMERA-READY ART ENCLOSED PLEASE DESIGN MY AD Include your camera-ready, black and white advertisement (on a 3 Y, floppy diskette if possible) with this form according to the size listed below, or -WE CAN DESIGN YOUR ADThe Herculean staff can help design your ad for and additional fee of $1 O. 2. AD VERTISE. 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PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR AD Please make your check or money order payable to: City Of Hercules. Deliver or mail your complete package to: City Clerk, City of Hercules, III Civic Drive, Hercules, CA 94547 SIGNATIJRE OF AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL NAME (please print) PHONE NUMBER FAX NUMBER ADDRESS CITY ZIP �laboratories: ,are Proud,ta be Citizens of Hercules "l\;h \ -. .' m~re than 40 yeors, Bio:R~d;lab~fatpiies'hps bee~ t.rli,nt.rl to supportlng'stjentists and laboraiories with the quality milterlalt and services, '., Pr!lviding a Fullilling Work Environment ,I, , . 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REFUGIO VALLEY PARK OUR RELAY HALLENGE Philippine Independence 2000 AdultAppreciation Night Summer Concerts in the Park @ Gazebo in Refugio Valley Park 1OOth Year Celebration Family Appreciation Night THE HERCULEAN CITY OF HERCULES 111 CIVIC DRIVE HERCULES , CA 94547 POSTAL PATRON BULK RATE PERMIT#2 3 RODEO , CA �THE HERCULEAN SUMMER 2000 • INFORMATION & ACTIVITY BROCHURE City Directory City Manager City Hall - General Information City Hall Fax Community/Swim Center Parks & Recreation Department Hercules Senior Center Finance Dept/Business License Business/Community Development Public Works & Engineering Inspection Request Line City Clerk Personnel - Job Hotline Police Department Rodeo-Hercules Fire District EMERGEN CY ONLY 799-8206 799-8200 799-2521 799-8291 799-8291 799-8219 245-6509 799-8253 799-8241 799-8240 799-8215 799-8204 799-8260 799-4561 911 City Council 799-8206 CITY HALL HOURS: MONDAY -FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Councif meets the second & fourth Tuesday of each month. Mayor Herman Blackmon Vice Mayor Terry Segerberg Councilmember Andy Paras Councilmember D. T. Watson Councilmember Ramon Taraya Planning Commission Commission meets the first and third Monday of each month. Stephen Lawton Kris Valstad Ed Balico Trevor Evans-Young, Sr. Richard Mitchell Wayne Lawrence (Alternate) Community Services Commission Commission meets the second Monday of each month. Michelle Itagaki Adele Laput Florencio Santos Nicole Wilbur Kin Kin Sandhu Marylyn Judan Vivian Garrigues (Alternate) For more information regarding meetings, please see our bulletin board at the entrance of the City Hall or calf 799-8215. Visit our website at WWW. CI.HERCULES.CA.US Chief Editor: Doreen Mathews Layout & Design: Pedro Jimenez Marsha Reynolds Claudette Wade TABLE OF CONTENTS Mayor's Message City Scene Public Safety Public Services Recreation & Community Rental Facilities Classes Adult Activities Youth Activities Martial Arts Senior Services Youth Services Teen Activity Program Sports & Fitness Aquatics 1 2 4 7 10 13 15 18 19 20 22 24 26 34 �Mayor's Message . .Solidifying the Vision community and infrastructure improvements brought forward along with the stabilization of the city's future revenue streams. The most immediate 'and decisive impact of these projects, over the next thirty-six months, will be an anticipated increase in the city's annual sales tax revenues of approximately $1.3 million. The Hercules Outlet Village, Home Depot, and a projected Hotel-Entertainment Complex along the' Bayberry corridor cons,titute the major projects of this redevelopment initiative. More significantly, this development initiative represents a crucial part of our firmly established commitment to a "Jobs/Housing" balance. An upsurge in local jobs will accompany our economic expansion; spearheaded largely by Bio Rad's already approved, multi-phased plan to augment their local presence by more than 900,000 square feet of office, warehouse, and distribution space-with an additional 700-800 employees. Another half million square feet of high-tech, light industrial, warehouse, distribution, and office space is under construction, or recently completed- also within the tasteful setting of ourNorth Shore Business Park. Hercules, as you may know, is a city that is generally characterized as "no-low-tax" and, as such, derives a relatively small percentage of its operating revenues from property tal(es. This anomaly is due largely 10 tax measures ,adopted by the city a generation ago, along with the difficulties inherent in attempts to moeify tax rates in the post-Proposition To meet regional housing demands, more than 2000 quality 13·era. To boot, an inordinalelysmall sales tax base further homes (a sizeable number generated through our affordable compounds ow dilemma. During the precarious housing program) are under constr uction or scheduled for recessionary period of the nineties, we were fortunate in completion within a !viIo to five year time frame-within the that Hercules, uniquely among cities within the ,immediate .city proper. The extraordinary aesthetic and economic opregion: was able to continue funding services at their histori· portunities for Franklin Canyon are not included her~, nor cally high level. Predictably, however, the recession's impact on the city's fiscal stability made it clear to city leader(Mayor's Message Continued on Page 2) ship and management that we could not survive a recurrence of the previous recession without permanent damage to our ongoing viability. did you knovv? The 1996-97 economic recovery, while welcomed and long awaited, also made it .clear that the recession had permanently eroded the city's ability to rely .primarily on investment fund interest as its key revenue so~rce. Under these . circumstances, it became a matter of economic necessity for us to move aggressively toward developing long-term economic stability for ihis community, and by any fair assessment,the Balan<;ed-Growth economic development plan that we embarked on, and now firmly in place, has yielded spectacular resutts . . The economic impact of all projects, when implemented, will provide.a powerful stimulant to both the city and regional economies-without diminishing th,e quality of life traditionally enjoyed by any Herculean. Indeed, quality of life will be increased through the numerous It is illegal to attach signs, pennants and banners to utility poles. Should these be placed on utility poles, it shall be the sole responsibility of the 'advertiser to . promptly remove all traces of said sign or poster. Hercules Municipal Code Section 7-1.321 Sununer 2000 Herculean �City Scene Hercules Celebrates It's 100th Year of Incorporation ( A MESSAGE FROM OUR MAYOR) Hercules Centennial (continued from page 1) are other parts of Herc~les's sphere of infl~ence. It should also be noted that our community is favored by both demographics and geography. Because of Hercules' high level of family income and high propensity toward quality consumption (to be further stimulated by our newly created and self-contained com.m ercial core) the growth of the city's economy shQuld accelerate by some multiple' of its current rate. Celebration " This year the City of Hercules will celebrate its 100'" year of incorporation. As part'of the year long festivities, tne Centennial Celebration Committee will be. partiCipating in the following City events: Our location at the confluence of Interstate 80 and State Route , 4, with shoreline and historical ambiemce, favors Hercules as one of the region's unparalleled attractions, and without ques• Annual Cultural Festival- June 3-4, tion, we must be very careful how we manage this treasure. 2000 Accordingly, we believe that we have beell judicious in our re• July 4'" Celebration sponse to those elements of the community who have expressed • Family Night - July 16, 2000 concern for the city's natural beauty and historical character. • Adult Night - July 30,2000 Respect for this concern has always been the number one pri• Art & Wine Festival - September 16, ority of this Council and early on in our planning, city staff was 2000 directecl to develop and fund a "District Plan" to empower a community advisory panel of citizens and elected representaThe Committee is making available for purchase at tives. This panel provides input to any .a nd all development 'these events tentennial coins, t-shirts, sweatshirts, initiatives within the city. caps and City of Hercules chrome decals. The committee will be sponsoring a "centennial" float in the It is through this participative mechanism that you will assure Fourth of July parade. the preservation of those treasures that you value most. So, on Friday and Saturday, June 23 and 24, you are urged to attend a A Centennial Kick-Off Ceremony will be held on Frispecial workshop meeting at the Hercules Swim Center. At day, December 15, 2000 with an all day celebration this "Planning Charrette", a nationally recognized City Planner set for Saturday, December 16, 2000. will ask for your help in guiding the city through this exciting and ambitious period. You are encouraged to participate by If you would like to volunteer or ~, your organization , sharing your own positive visions of your future neighborhoods would like to particiate in the activities call, Adele at and town: These are hands-on sessions with lots of enthusi799-0282/799-1371 or Claudette at799-8234. asm, maps, pens, pencils, paper, etc. available to facilitate your input. Ultimately, it is your input that must comprise the fundaRemember tOJvote in tbe general and our local mental part of any discourse around the community's vision; since, at the bottom line, Hercules' vision can only be as solid elections. If you have moved, changed names, as the hopes and aspirations that you share with us. ' or changed parties, don't forget to re-register to Mayor Herman Blackmon vote. The NAACP Youth Council "and Adult meetings are hdd at the North Shore Industrial Park, Mechanics . Bank Operation Center the second Wednesday of each month. Meeting:; begin at 7:30 pm at 725 AJfred Nobel Drive, Hercules CA 945:47 (at Hwy 4 , & San Pablo Ave), For more info ca11869· 3839. 2 Summer 2000 Herculean �City Scene Second Annual 24 Hour Relay Challenge - September 9-10,2000 Second Annual 24 Hour Relay Challenge Looking for some fun? Come join your neighbors at the Second Annual 24 Hour Relay Challenge being held at Refugio Valley Park on September 9th and 10th. , This event is a giant celebration of community spirit, an endurance experience, and a giant camp-out all rolled into one. People of all ages and walks of life come together to share theexcigeme(1t, the lack of sleep, the aching muscl!;!s, thepersonal growth, and the FUN! Teams of 10 will run/walk around the 'track" at Refugio Valley Park. Each participant completes a mile and then passes a baton to the next teammate. The cycle is repeated until the 24 hours have lapsed. While teams are circling the track, a community celebration will be taking place wiih continuous entertainment and food. Team registration is $350.00 or $35.00 per person. All contributions are tax deductible and, don't worry, you can get sponsors to help with the cost. If interested in forming a team, pick up a registration form at the Hercules Police ' Department. If you do not know enough spirited individuals to form' yo.u r own complete team, please contactourTeam PartiCipation Coordinators. . I .betterg illschool Your child can succeed in school. Our teachers help children of all ages build basic skills while developiog self-confidence and the determination to achleve. Just a few hours a We are looking for. volunteers to serve on the planning committee orwho can help both before and during the event. Planning meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at the Relay Challenge Headquarters in the Creeksifle Center. Imagine a community where teenagers aren't using drugs and alcohol, where kids have plenty to do, are involved in healthy activiites, and take pride in the town they live in ... where teenagers, parents and community leaders are working and playing together. Be a part of it and get involved! week can help your chlld improve weak study skills and gain the I Educational Edge. Call Huntington today. ~ • • Huldi mn ~C LEA R N I E NT E RO Your child can lea,.,7/" . WALNUT CREEK. (925) 944·8n4 1399Y~c ioVaIIeyRd. ,SIe. 8 HERCULES· (510) 799-9446 1500 Sycamore PI., $le. 8 For information: (510) 799-8256 www.Hercules24Hour.com Summer 2000 Herculean 3 �Public Safety Watch Out For Those "Slow Moving Vehicles" LOW SPEED VEHICLES On January 1, 2000, a new Senate bill 'took effect authorizing the operation of low speed vehicles (LSV). LSVs can only be operated on roadways with speed limits of 35 MPH or less. An LSV is defined as a motor vehicle having four wheels on the ground, an unladen weight of 1,800 pounds or less, and capable of propelling itself at a top speed of:/5 MPH. An LSV may be equipped with a combustion engine, electric motor, or other propulsion system. LSVs are intended for speeds not in excess.of 25 MPH and may be considered unsafe at greater speeds. Only vehicles which have been specifically certified by their manufacturer as complying with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 500 may be registered or operated as LSVs. An LSV is required to be equipped with lights (head lamps, tail lamps, turn signals, and stop lamps), red reflex reflectors on the rear, tWo rearview mirrors, a parking brake, seat bel.ts, awindshield, and a vehiele identification number. ~eJst An LSV is required to comply with all the provisions of the California Vehicle Code except those ·which, by their very nature, can have no application" to LSVs. Therefore, LSVs are also subject to the following requirements: LSVs must have a "slow moving vehicle" emblem attached to the rear, horn audible from 200 feet , ' license plate lamp, services brakes on all wheels, tires, windshield wipers, back up lamps, and fenders. An LSV equipped with a combustion engine must also have a muffler and a fuel tank cap. LSVs are not required to have bumpers. The driver of an LSV is required to follow the same rules ' of the road and driving regulations as those that normally apply to the driver of any other motor vehicle, including possession of a valid driver license, current vehicle ' registration, and proof of insurance. 'Fr~ 1>e)rk~ 'D~ptlM~nt;'s <-1tl~1Jt Jan False Alarms SuspicioLis Circumstances Juvenile Cqmplaints Miscellaneous Disturbances Other Calls: Assaults Burglary Residential Automobile Auto Theft Vandalism 4 Summer 2000 Herculean C@LLs Feb Mar 84 91 32 21 17 13 12 5 4 8 2 5 12 5 10 4 15 11 14 8 8 12 92 23 11 19 14 �Public Safety Identity Theft - Protect Yourself Identity Theft During the search of one Hercules home, police recovered wallets, drivers licenses,' credit cards, check books, and other personal documents belonging to 17 Bay Area women, A ring of male and female suspects had been involved in an identity fraud spree that began with the theft of purses from women riding public transportation. The purses were taken by male suspects and then passed to female accomplices. Within the first hou'rs, large purchases were made using the victims' creqit cards and checks. Once the credit cards and bank accounts were closed by the victims, the susPects began opening new accounts with vario~s department stores using the stolen information. Thousands of dollars were lost by merchants and creditors. The identity theft victims were burdened with months of headache trying to repair their credit record. Most victims had to obtain new social security and driver's license numbers. In another Hercules case, a mortgage company struggling to handle increased business during a dip in interest ~ates hired additional help through a temporary employment agency. Little did they know one temporary employee was on federal probation for embezzlement while working at a bank. An alert bank investigator notified police of fraudulent credit card applications. The investigation lead to the recovery of copies of several loan applications from the employee's residence. Fortunately, the personal information was recovered before there was a loss. The employee was returned to jail for violating his probation. These are just two examples of how thieves can get your information and use it to' commit fraud. Withyour name, date of birth, and Social Security number, the possibilities are seemingly endless. Thieves can obtain credit cards in your name, change the address on existing accounts, obtain utility service in your name, obtain cellular phone service, or even open a bank account in your name and write bad checks on that account. Mail theft and the Internet have also become common ways for identity thieves to obtain personal information. The frequency of identity theft increased dramatically in the 1990s. A U.S. Government Accounting Office report (www.gao.gov, "Identity Fraud," 1998, p. 40, Report No. GGD-98-1 OOBR) shows reports received increased from 35,235 in 1992 to 522,922 in 1997. The statistics are provided by the Trans Union credit reporting bureau. Statistics are difficult for local law enforcement to compile because the offenses usually inv91ve a series of fraudulent transactions spread over multiple jurisdictions: Identity theft is generally defined under California Penal Code Section 530.5 as the "unauthorized use of personal identifying information to obtain credit; goods, services, or medical information in the name of another person." Punishment for the offense is the same as for larceny. It can be a felony if the los$ exceeds four hundred dollars or if the violator has prior convictions for offenses involving theft. (Continued on next page) Minimize Your Risk: Your social security number is the key piece of information sought by an identity thief. Keep your card in a safe place and never g,iV9 ,out your number unless required t? do so . Pick up mail delivered to your home as soon as possible each day. Consider getting a post offi~e box if you must leave delivered mail un· attended for long periods of time. The use of a post office box also makes it harder for thieves to associate account numbers with your home address. Never mail bill payments from your home mailbox. Place all outgoing mail in a U.S. postal mailbox only. Shred all documents containing personal tntormation, including junk mail and pre-approved credit offers, before throwing them in the tr<;tsh. Do not provide personal information over the phone unless you initiated the call. Do not print your driver's license number on your checks. . Make an emergency phone list for all of your accounts. Keep the list in a safe place, but readily available in case credit cards are lost or stolen or .if fraudulent activity is suspected. Maintain only a necessary number of credit accounts. Close accounts that are infrequently used. . Carry only what you need in your wallet or purse. ,For most people, a small ampunt of cash, one ·credit or ATM card, drivers license or identification card is all that is needed for the daily routine. Obtain your credit report at least onoe per year from the three major credit bureaus, Equifax, Experian, and Trans Union. Check for fraudulent activity and make sure the· information is accurate. Write to ·them to correct any dis~ crepancies. You can also request your name be removed froll) any promotional lists that the bureau maintains. Summer 2000 Herculean 5 �Public Safety Identity Theft - Protect Yourself Identity Theft,(Continued) If You Become a Victim: Notify the three major credit bureaus immediately by phone and in writing. Notify all involved creditors immediately by phone and in writing. To opt out of pre-approved offers of credit for all three bureaus, call (888) 50PTOUT. This establishes a two-year' opt-out. For permanent opt-out status, put your request in writing. SocialBecurity Administration File a report with your police department and any other jurisdictions where your identity has be'ln used fraudulently. Be sure to ask for the report number in case you' need to obtain a copy iater. Report fraud: (800) 269-0271 Order Personal Earnings and Benefits St.atemerit: ,(800) 772-1213 To remove your name from mail and phone lists Keep detailed notes of all actions including dates, times, and names of persons contacted. Direct Marketing Association (Web: www.the-dma.org) Mail Preference Service, P.O. Box 9008, Farmingdale, NY Detailed victim assistance information and publications can be obtained by contacting Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, 1717 Kettner Ave., Suite 105, San Diego, CA 92101, (619) 298-3396, www.privacyrights.org. or write for "Best Sellers: Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20580, www.ftc.gov. Telephone Preference Service, P.O. Box 9014, Farmingdale, NY 11735 11735 Resources: Equifax P.O. Box 105069 Atlanta, GA 30348 Report Fraud: (800) 290-8749 Order credit report: (800) 685-1111 Web: www.equifax.com Experian P.O. Box 9532 Allen, TX75013 Report Fraud: (888) EXPERIAN (888-397-3742) Fax: (800) 301-7196 Order credit report: (888) EXPERIAN Web: www.experian.com Trans Union P.O. Box 6790 Fullerton, CA 92834 Reportfraud: (800) 680-7289 Order credit report: (800) 888-4213 Web: wwwtransunion.com 6 Summer 2000 Herculean To report fraudulent use of your checks CheckR~e: (800) 766-2748 Chexsystems: (800) 428-9623 CrossCheck: (800) 843-0760 ;Equifax, (800)437-5120 International Check Services: (800) 526-5380 SCAN: (800) 262-7771 TeleCheck: (800) 710-9898 Black American Cultural Association BACA .CARNNAL! RIDES ... GAMES ... FOOD... FUN JUNE 9 THRU 11, 2000 CREE;KSIDE SHOPPING CENTER - HERCULES Carnival Opens: Friday 3:00 PM -10:00 PM Saturday 11 AM - 10:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Purchase your carnival tickets Now and Save 50% Advance sale ride coupons are available at: The Creekside Shopping Center AlbertSon Shopping Center B.A.C.A Members �Public Services Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District WEED ABATEMENT It' thai time of year again, all those annoying weeds and grasses have sprouted in abunda~ce throughout the commUl)ity. This is a reminder to get out a~d Gut all dry dead weeds and grass within your .property. · Trim dead branches from trees and clean up the litter and accumulation of falleh branches, leaves and tree bark beneath your trees. With the exception of the grass fire along Refugio Valley Road, last year was a mile one for the Rodeo-Hercules Fire District with regards to wildland fires. This was accomplished with great cooperation of homeowners, homeowner associations, vacant lot owners, the City of Hercules, the Town of Rodeo and through a very active fire prevention and awareness program. The Fire District wishes to thank all those who have done their part in maintaining their property in a fire safe manner. If you have not accomplished abatement of YOllr property, please mark every effort to do so by July 1st. If for some ABATEMENT GUIDELINES What is your r.esponsibility? As a homeowner, property owner or renter you are responsible for the maintenance of the parcel which you own or reside upon. Hazard abatement requirements are established, enacted and enforced uniformly throughout Contra Costa County. Within residential areas of the Rodeo-Hercules Fire District, abatement standards are as follows and are required to be completed on or about JULY 1st of each year. The following is a list of required fire hazard abatement for outdoor summer and fall fire safety: Cut all dry dead grasses or weeds to a height of two inches (2") or less within your property. Remove, or thin Qut Overgrown brush, manzanita, scrub oak, coyote, grease wood, etc. It is required that the entire area within your property lines regardless of size be maintained. In some cases, fences were constructed at the bottom of large sloping lots, when in fact the actual property line is located at the top of the slope. If you are uncertain as to the actual location of your rear property line, the Fire District will provide you with parcel informatiqn to help make that determination. All areas between structures shall be maintained in a fire safe manner. Remove dead or dying vegetation, trees andlor dead and dying tree branches. . Trees should be trimmed back a minimum of ten feet . (10') from structures. You should trim or limb up trees a minimum of six feet (6') from the ground. This is especially important for evergreen trees such as pines, eucalyptus and douglas fir when the understory or ground cover beneath these plants is dry and dead. Do not allow combustible materials such as old fence wood, papers, cardboard garden clippings and trash to accumulate on your property. In addition to the above-mentioned items, you should clean your roof and rain guttElJS of debris such as leaves and pine needles . If you are planning to replage your roof, do so with an approved fire resistant type material only. Wood shakes or shingles are not recommended·. Keep wood piles to a minimum and not stored against or . within ten feet (10') of your house. Be extra cautious when barbecuing or cooking outdoors, . and remember, it is illegal to burn rubbish, leaves, weeds, . grass, garden trimmings or trash within the City of Hercules and Town of Rodeo. If you have any questions regarding weed abatement and hazard reduction, or would like more information regarding fire safety, please call Rodeo-Hercules Fire Prevention Bureau at 799-4561. • •• • •• •••••••••• • ••••••• • Psychic Readings Tarot '!' • By Dina Cards •• • $10 • Discover Your Gift • Millennium Destiny Certificates • •• Available • (510) 724-5 133 • ........'.. ..... ...... .. ~ ' Summer 2000 Herculean 7 �Public Services City Facility Improvements City Facilities Receiving Major "Face Lifts" City Facilities Have Undergone Major Face-Lilt: Work has recently been completed for the exterior painting of the Community Swim Center, City Hall and Senior Center. This was the first time these facilities have been painted since they were first built over ten years ago. Work waS completed by Horizon Painting Incorporated of Sacramento, California. PARTRIDGE AREA Bobolink Way (entire length) Pheasant Drive (from Starling 't o east Cardinal Way) Partridge Drive (from Swallow Way to Refugio Valley Road) Sparrow Drive (entire length) Swallow Way (entire length) Dove Court Another facility improvement in progress is the Community Swim Center swimming pool resurfacing. This work resurfaced both the main and kiddy pool at the Swim Center. The Engineering I . Public Services Department used the latest innovative technology by applying a fiber-reinforced resin to ~over the surface area of both pools. This process has a fifteen-y\,ar warranty, which is more than the warranty of materials that were originally used to construct the pool. To add a special effect, two City Logos have . been installed on the bottom of both pools. Other Projects in the Works: Hanna Ranch Child Care Facility Expansion: The Engineering Department is in the process of finalizing the plans and specifications for constructing two portable buildings at Hanna Ranch Facility.· The first structure will be used as a classroom and the other as an office area. Both structures will have the same if not more amenities then the adjacent portable. The project is scheduled for completion by September, 2000. City Gymnasium: Plans and specifications are being completed to install arr air conditioning unit and automatic sliding glass door system on the gymnasinm. This project will improve the functional condition of the gymnasium, which is also used to support other scheduled public activities. On The Road Aeain: Street Repair plans and specifications are being finalized. The scope of work will include pavement overlay and utility box adjustment for streets in the Redwood and Partridge areas. Preliminary streets receiving treatment are:. REDWOOD AREA Aspen Court Fuchsia Court Azalea ' Court Aster Court · Walnut Court Oak Court Lily Court Ash Court Thistle Court Juniper Court Cedar Court Mulberry Court Catalpa Court 8 Summer 2000 Herculean Areas to receive slurry seal maintenance treatment are the Mandalay and the Heights Subdivision. Work will include pavement crack sealing, minor patch repair. pavement sealing and intersection striping. The Project is scheduled to start mid to late summer. Residences affected with this project will be properly notified once the actual schedule is received from the proposed contractor. For more specific questions on the list of projects above, call the Hercules Engineering I Public Services Department at 799-8242. kateboard pa The Engineering Department is in the process of finalizing the youth Skateboard Park. The park will consist of approximately 100 ft x 100 ft concrete pad with about 15 to 18 skateboard structures. Location of the proposed park will be at the left-hand side of the . driveway to the Hercules Community Swim Center. For more information regarding membership and usage fee, call the Recreation and Community Services Division at· 799-8238. �Public Services CLIP IT! TRIMIT! "TIIY " IU~(~Y(~IJ~ . (.IUn~N "Ti,srrl~? Do you know that green waste makes up about 20% of all residential waste disposed by communities? Yet green waste-which includes grass, leaves, shrubs, yard trimmings," etc.-it is a valuable resource that can be easily recycled. That's why the curbside recycling program in your neighborhood is being expanded to include green waste collection. Your waste"hauler will help make this easy for you. Remember, on,ly what grows in your yard is gfilnerally conSidered green waste. The green waste col"Iected in your curbside program will be recycled into compost, mulch, ground cover, etc. OUR RECYCLING GOAL Your participation in the Residential Green"Waste Recycling Program will help preserve the environment and extend the life of our landfills. Recycling green waste will also help us reach our State mandated goal to recycle 50% of all waste by the year 2000. " GUIDE-HOW TO RECYCLE GREEN WASTE Recycling green waste is easy. Just follow these simple steps: 1. Collect clean green waste separate from your regular trash in the container provided by your waste hauler. 2. 3. INCLUDE: Grass, Leaves, Small Branches, Shrubs, Plants, Weeds. DO NOT INCLUDE: Garbage, Food, Pet Waste, Dirt or Sod, Rocks or Concrete, Oversized Branches, Stumps or . Logs, Large Pieces of Lumber, Palm Fronds, Yucca CURB IT! RAKE IT! IPI.EUIJENT..'" ASREn UIJESTI..NS AI ••• IJT III~Ht".NI. SANITAln" SEI.'TI~E·S NE'" .. I.EEN '''ASTE ~"""E~TI"N 5EI.'TI~E Where does the materials go that I put in the cart? The organic material collected in the green waste program IS delivered to the West Contra Costa Composting Facility. The composting facility is located on top of a clpsed portion of the West Couniy Landfill. At the composting facility, larger materials such as twigs and wood are screened out from smaller materials. The larger material is"used to make mulch products, simila.r to those you may have seen being used on the Interstate 80 landscaping project the smaller material is placed into long rows about 6 ft and 6 ft wide called windrows. In these windrows the organic material breaks down in the composting "process to produce a rich soil amendment The compost can be pu rchased from the landfill for $16.00/cubic yard. FOT niore info. call (510) 233-4330. When do I put the cart out? Your green waste cart should be "set out on the same day as your garbage collection day--on a~ernating weeks from your blue cart recycling collection. Please call Richmond Sanitary Services (RSS), (510) 262-1610 for a calendar showing your service days. Do I have to pay if I don't use a ca"r t? Yes. All residential custom"ers pay.91 cents for this service ' as part of the basic residential service whether or not they use a cart. Using the green waste"program helps reduce the amount of material going to the landfill and also helps keep ' the overall garbage rate down. What if I absolutely do not want the cart or do not have any organic material to put in the cart? If after trying the green waste cart, you decide that you absolutely do not want it, call RSS at (510) 262-1610 to have the cart removed. Please not however, you will still pay the same flat rate for the full menu of residential waste collection services. Place the green waste container out on the curb for pick-up by your waste hauler. Sununer 2000 Herculean 9 �, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES ' Recreation & Community Services Staff SPECIAL EVENTS Concerts in the Park S~RCONCERTSE~ Administration, 111 Civic Drive, 799-8230 Recreation Manager ............................. : .. Alexander Hall At the Gazebo in Refugio Valley Park Administrative Secretary, .... ...... .. ....... Yolanda Rico-Chinn The City ofHercu\es is proud to present the Sunnner . Concert Series. These concerts will provide musical Community Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road, 799-8291 Facility Rentals, Recreation Classes, and Sports entertainment in a picnic s~tting. Bring your lawn chair, blanket, and the entire family to enjoy live exciting musical entertainment. To start the series we are featuring Pete Escovedo. Time ' Recreation Supervisor .................................... Greg Dwyer Date Aug 2 Day Wed 6-9 pm Music By Pete Escovedo Facility Coordinator. .....................••..............•. Gaby Flores Aug 16 Wed 6-9 pm TBA Sports Coordinator. .................................. .Tony Melendez Aug 30 Wed 6-9 pm TBA Senior Services, Aquatics, and Community Events Recreation Supervisor ......."................ ;...... Pedro Jimenez Aquatics Coordinator.................................... Mike Arwine Senior Center Coordinator ......................... Janet Bewley Community Events Specialist... ...... ..... Janine Shaheed For more information call 799-8294. Adult ! Appreciation Night -- and -- Familv Appreciatlon Night Child Care and Teens Services Recreation Su pervisor. .......................... Marsha Reynolds Hanna Ranch Child Care 2480 Refugio Valley Road, 245-4803 Child Care Coordinator. .. ,.......................... Beverly Dupree Lupine Child Care 1905 Lupine Road, 799-8259 Child Care Coordinator. ............................. Patricia Hewitt Ohlone Child Care 1616 Pheasant Drive, 799-8224 Child Care Coordinator. .................................... Diana Fall [0 Summer 2000 Herculean there will be ... FOOD! Fnted a; kllBlt Swimming Adult Appreciation Night July 9, 2000, 6-9 pm Family Appreciation Night July 21,2000,6-9 pm both events will be held at the Community Swim Center. For more info call 799:"S291 �Special Events Fooc!, CiCl V1AeS, eve-tevtClLve-V1Aeve-t § ~/t F~N F~N F~N ~t ~1 . H-5RCvtL5S '. i I Y -1- TH- OF~ veL C5LE15.RATION!! Co .s-P0IA.sovec{ b)j tne CLt)j of MevcuLe.s ({lAc{ tne MevcuLe.s Cn({ vvcbev of covvcvvcevce Parade begins at 10:30 a.m. Redwood Road to Sycamore Avenue and in to the Park! For more infonnation or if you are interested in participating please contact the Hercules Charn:ber of Corn:rn:erce Telephone: 799-0282 For a participant application go to . Website: HerculesCC.com ~ PI 2000~ Come and help us celebrate Philippine Independence Day in Hercules, on SUI).day, June 11, 2000. Festivities begin with a downtown parade at 11 a.m. At noon, proceed to the Swim Center for outdoor . activities, including live stage entertainment, booths featuring Philippine products, foods from Bay Area Filipino restaurants, dancers in colorful . costumes, exciting games and mamal arts demonstrations. Inside the Swim Center building, there will be exhibits of Philippine art, literature, music and film for the entire family. In the evening, a dinner and beauty pageant will cap off the day's events. Come andleam what Philippine culture is truly about and have fun doing it. For general information and vendor infortJ;lation, call (510) 799-1336 or 799-9366. Summer 2000 Herculean 11 �City of Hercules present22nd Annual Cultural Festival Located in Refugio Valley Park June 3rd & 4th, 2000 - 10:00am to 5:00pm <~'BUICK • ,PONTIAC· GMC Sponsors: CITATION NORTHERN BUDWEISER AT&T CABLE New Pacific Properties • Kaufman & Broad South Bay, Inc • McDonald' s/Hercules .. Calistoga Mountain Spring Water Benicia Plumbing Inc. • Rountable Pizza Hercules/Pinole • C&H Sugar Company • Coca-cola • Albertson' s/Hercules Sugar City Building Materials Company' Oakland A's' East Bay MUD' Frito-Lay, Inc' BART' Hercules Chiropractic Center Cresco Equipment Rentals' Six Flags Marine World' Allstate Insurance' Westcat Transportation SPECIAL GUEST HEADLINERS Michael Cooper The Real Impostors Prime Time Band Also featuring fUN SIMUNDO & PURNlMA-fHA , OTHER PERFORMANCES: Club Nouveau Hercules Kids • Valley Bible Choir' Keys To Life Choir' Aerobic Kids • Jazzercize • Joe Garcia Karate ' , 'Karilagan. Son De La Tierra' Mien Legends' Chinese Assoc. Folk Dance Troop' Desert Heat Belly Dance. Safari Latin Band Scissors Thil Singers' GTS Band' Alex & The Tradewinds • *Obid* Afro-Cuban • "Polynesian" Adrienne Dance Studio !!J • . ~. ' I)~S~ 'J' r '.I '.I ' 30 FOOT SUDE, MAMA DRAGON, PUPPET SHOW - (Caterpillar PUppets), PIE & WATERMELON EATING CONTEST, CLOWNS, FACEPAINTING, PETTING ZOO, ~.\ MAGIC· The Wizard of Ahs 81if'~ ~ & .JUGGLER· Larry K! Productions, & MUCH MORE!! 11 , PHONE PJ Special Guest -Valley Bible Teens - Extension 799-8294 or 510-799-8291 �Rental Facilities lietlier you are Iiosting a welflfing reception, 6irtfilfay party, or any otfier spaid occasion, tfie J{ercmes Part<§ ana 2Iscreation invites you to sfiare your precious moments in any of our avaua6fe facuities . 'Wefcome!! The Foxboro Community Center is located at 1025 The Hercules Senior Center is located at 111 Civic Drive, Canterbury Avenue, situated in the Foxboro Neighborhood adjacent to the City Center Plaza. This facility is best suited Park. This facility is best suited for small parties and for parties and meetings not to exceed 100 people. It has meetings not to exceed 48 people. The facility has one one large assembly room, with a wooden floor suitable for small assembly room, restrooms, street parking, and a large . danCing. Additional areas include a kitchen, outdoor patio outdoor park «rea including tennis and basketball courts. area with barbeque, restrooms, and large parking lot . This facility does not have kitchen facilities. The Ohlone Community Center is located at 190 Turquoise The Historic Clubhouse is located at 535 Railroad Avenue Drive, adjacent to the O_lone Neighborhood Park. This overlooking the beautiful San Pablo Bay. This facility is in facility is best suited for small parties and meetings not to . the City's Historic Di.strict and is registered as a National exceed 75 people. The Ohlone Center has one medium Historic Building. It is best suited for parties, fundraisers, . sized assembly room, a residential kitchen, outdoor patio, and wedding receptions not to exceed 160 people. It has restrooms, and a small parking lot. one large assembly room, a kitchen, serving room, bar room, bay window alcove, restrooms, and a parking lot Swnmer 2000 Herculean 13 �Rental Facilities entalProcetfures: :For d£tauec£ infonnation on rentalfees, date avai£a6uity, anti application procedures, you may pic/(up a :Facuity 5lpp(ication pacl(g.t at tfie Community/Swim Center during norma£ 6Usiness fwurs. fJ1ie pacl(g.t contains step-6y-step instructions for 600!i:jng a£[ of tfie City sfacuities . 1<Jservations wifl6e received on a first come, first serve 6asis . • 'iJ/!/!I~ 1<Jservations uJi{( also 6e tal(g.n no more tlian one year in advance, anti no Cess tfian one montli prior to tlie event date. The Community/Swim Center is located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. This facility is s.ituated within a beautiful valley surrounded by eucalyptus groves and open space. This facilty is best suitedfor parties,.fundraisers, and other social events not to exceed 300 people. The Community Center includes one large assembly room with a portable stage, three multi-purpose rooms, outdoor patio area, restrooms, Refugio Valley Park Gazebo is very popular for outdoor weddings because of its unique design and proximity to the lake. The scenic view and easy access provide a unique location for any outdoor celebration! E:lectricity is available, however, rental does not include tables or chairs. 14 Summer 2000 Herculean The Community Center Gymnasium is available for rental for volleyball and basketball games for private individuals or company events! Rental includes sports equipment, portable bleacher units, restrooms, outdoor patio area, and parking lot. . private or company rentals. Tlllere is a two hour minimum on all field rentals. Rental of these facilities does not include sports equipment or field preparations. �CLASSES HOW T O MAKE $ STOCK & BONDS IN HERCULES PUBLIC STARGAZING Looking for something different for an evening out? Want .This course will introduce you to basic information about something fun, educational, and free to do in the evening stocks, mutual bonds, mutual funds, and other common with the children? Under clear night skies· right here in securities. The course will include such topics as tax-free Hercules, see exciting, brilliant views of the moon, planets, investing, alternatives to low-yield CDs, mutual funds, . beautiful star clusters, galaxies, th"e Milky Way, and other retirement planning, and how to read the financial pages. No wonders through telescopes and binoculars, and learn about what you see. previous experience necessary. Location: Instructor: Fee: CommunitylSwim Center, Press Room Dr. Richard Speed, Ph.D. $35 res/$40 non-res (single rate) $45 res/$50 non-res (couple rate) 21511-A Tues 06/06 - 06/20 7:00 - 8:30pm DEBT FREE AND PROSPEROUS LlVINGTM Come to our workshop to find out how to payoff all your consumer debt in 1 to 3 years, how to payoff your 30 year mortgage in another 3 to 4 years, how to operate on .100% cash and never use credit again, how to beciJme invulnerable to economic ups and downs, how to save more than $1,000,000 of retirement wealth in the same amount of time it would take you to payoff your mortgage, how all of this can be done with your current income, and much, much, more! This class is not taught by financial planners or insurance agents, and no investments or insurance will be advocated or sold. This workshop uses a linear math debt-elimination and wealth building strategy and is strictly .educational. Please bring a calculator and a list of all your debts, showing balances, interest rates, and monthly payments (principle and interest o~ly). Location: Instructors: Phone No. . Fee: Community Swim Center, Press Room AI Bedford and Jennif~r LePore (707) 447-7263 '" $39 res/$45 non-res (single rate) $75 res/$80 non-res (couples rate) Mandatory $5 workbook fee (payable to instructor) $39 optional textbooR (payable to instructor) 21502 - A Thurs 6/15 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm 21.502 - B Thurs 7/13 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm 21502 - C !fhurs 8/17 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm 31502-A Thurs 9/14 6:30pm-9:30pm Come to our public stargazing program conducted by experienced amateur astronomers for the benefit and enjoyment of sky watchers of all ages. 'If you are a teacher, bring your class; if a parent, bring your children . If you are an amateur astronomer, novice or "expert, bring your own binoculars and telescopes and share your knowledge and enthusiasm. Please, no smoking or alcohol, and no flashlights without a red fitter. Dress warm. For more information, call (510) 526-5974. On scheduled evenings, call (510) 799-8237 after 7:30 p.m . . Location: Foxboro Neighborhood Park Instructors: David Hapis, Lance Shaw,.& Walt Meadows Fee: No Charge Dates: 7122,8/19,8/26,9123, 10/21,11/18,12116 Time: Sat At dusk • Weather permitting! Partly cloudy OK! OIL PAINTING Have fun While learning to draw, paint, deSign, mix colors, and combine colors. Students will also learn about lights,' shadows, and composition perspective. The course allows students to learn on an individual basis at their own pace, while developing talents that they have been wishing to accomplish for years. There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply information will be provided when registering. Location: Instructor: Fee: CommunitylSwim Center Maria S.C. Davi $27 res/$30 non-res 11516-B Tues 21516-A Tues • NO class on July 4th 05116-07/11· 07/25-09/12 1:00-3:00 pm 1:00-3:00 pm Summer 2000 Herculean 15 �CLASSES BEGINNING BALLROOM DANCING INTERMEDIATE BALLROOM DANCING Dazzle your friends by learning basic. steps and varia~ons in Waltz (Hesitation), Night Club 2-5tep (Under the arch) Adults of all ages are invited to experience the joy of partner danCing! This is an outstanding opportunity for newcomers to learn the basics of "lead and follow" dancing, and for seasoned dancers to sharpen their skills and learn new steps. Expand your dancing repertoire by learning steps and variations in Fox Trot (Lilt Turns) and Samba (Shadow Step) Adults of all ages are invited to enhance their.joy of partner dancing! This is an outstanding opportunity for seasoned dancers to' review some basics, and learn new steps, styles, and combinations. Location: Instructors: Assisted by: Fee: Location: Instructors: Assisted by: Fee/person: Senior Center Mr. & Mrs. Jerry August Mr. & Mrs. Gani Tolentino $35 res/$40 non-res 06/22-07/27 7:30-9:00 pm 21504-A Thur For a better dance experience, wear leather-soled shoes and clothing suitable for a pleasant dance event. . • TRADITIONAL FOLK DANCING BY KARl LAGAN INCORPORATED This class is a unique opportunity for those interested in the Philippine culture to pass on Traditional Folk Dances such as the Tinikling, Banga, Maria Clara, and Sultana to future generations within our community. Kar:ilagan, Incorporated was formed in September 1995 to provide youths with a positive alternative to negative pressure, and has now joined forces with the City of Hercules Recreation and Community Services Division. . These classes are ongoing and students may enroll at any time. Performances are held throughout the Bay Area, and all levels of experience are welcome! Active parent participation is required. Loc.ation: Times: Instructors: Fee: Historic Clubhouse Friday, 6:30 pm-10:30 pm Lilli Abrantes and Adele Laput $25 per family ~Ius costumes 16 Summer 2000 Herculean Senior Center Mr. & Mrs. Jerry August Mr. & Mrs. Gani Tolentino $35 res/$40 non-res 21505-A Thur 06/22-07/27 8:30-10 pm 'Save over 17% by Signing up for both the Beginning and Intermediate classes! $110 per person (reSident) and $115 per person (non-resident) . Individuals: Register 1/2 hour eai/y at the first class on a first come basis. Couples: Register 1/4 hour early at the first class, or preregister at the Community/Swim Center. ASPIRING WRITERS These writing courses are designed for adults or teens who are in.termediate/advanced writers. Participants will explore all forms of writing depending on the interests of class members. Various forms will include biographies, auiobiographies, journals, essays, short stories, novels, and poetry. Information on how to market one's writing will also be provided throughout the course. Loc.ation: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Press Room Sue Clark $50 res/$55 non-res 21501 -A Wed 06/26-08/23 7:30-9 pm • May be adding additional date .in September. �CLASSES BASIC FIRST AID TRAINING • Medic First Aid is a basic eight hour training course in Elmergency care. CPR and other important emergency care skills'are combined in the course, which allows the studentto function with one consistent set of priorities in a medical emergency. The training is accomplished in seven modules of instruction, and students will receive a wallet card & certificate of completion. Please bring a bag lunch. Location: Instructor: Fee: 21517-A 21517-B 31517-A Community/Swim Center, Press Room Delucchi's First Aid Training Certified Instructors . $45 r es/$50 non-res, plus a $5 materials fee for certification packet and handbook. Sat Sat Sat 06/03 08/ 12 . 10/14 8 am-4:30 pm 8 am-4:30 pm 8 am-4:30 pm MODEL AIRPLANE BUILDING AND FLYING Youths, ages 9-17 will enjoy leaming how to build and fly their own model airplanes. Students wilileam the basi,c science of power flight while having a lot of fun . Every new student will receive a control -line gas-powered model "The Plater". Continuing students will build a balsa wood model. The real reward comes when they are able to fly their gas-powered model. Class fee indudes a one year membership to the Academy of Model Aeronautics which will allow the student to fly his or her model under liability' and accidenVmedical insurance. The class is ongoing and students may enroll at anytime. Parents are welcome to atte·nd. For more information, call (510) 245-931 0 after 6:00 pm or (415) 8999111 during the day. Location: Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Community Center Heman Lee $25 resl$30 non-res for one year membership plus $1 for AMA insurance due to instructor. 51533-A Sat On-going 1 pm-3pm CARDIO-PULMONARY R~USCITATION (GPR) This course will teach one-rescuer CPR and foreign body airway obstruction for adults, children, and infants. The class will consist of lecture and practiCe on manneqUins. The teachings follow those approved by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). A certificate of completion will be issued through Delucchi's First Aid Training and Supply. Location: ' Instructor: Fee: 21508-A 21508~B Community/Swim Center, Press Room Delucchi's First Aid Certified Instructors $3,5 resi$40 non-res Sat , Sat 07(1 5 08/15 8-11 am 8-11 am Summer 2000 Herculean 17 �CLASSES ROMPER GYM . . GYMNASTICS Come explore with your child as they learn and grow. Romper Gym is 'designed especially for the two to four year old who wants to explore but requires parental assistance and encouragement. Matthew Silveria brings over 12 years of motivating and training experience to assist the parent in instructing thei'r children to balance, control movement and groW in this upbeat experience. This fun-filled class is designed for children 7 and older, and for advanced tumbling students, who are preparing for a more advanced gymnastics experience. Emphasis will be on balance, coordination, flexibility and strength. Location: Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $35 res/$38 non-res 21526-A 21526-6 31526-A Sat Sat Sat 06/03 - 07/01 07/15 - 08/12 09/16 -10/21 9:00,9:45 am 9:00-9:45am 9:00-9:45 am TINY TUMBLERS Enjoy the fun while developing body awareness. This 'Class is designed for children ages 4 through 6 and leads'students to learn stretches, rolls, balance and cartwheels in a playful and safe environment. Location: Instructor: Fee: 21522-A 21522-6 31522-A 06/(13 - 07/01 07/15 - 08/12 09/16 - 10/21 10:00 -10:45 am 10:00 -10:45 am 10:00 -10:45 am Little Munchkins Da1lcare Quality Care & a Nurturing Environment Great New Location· Huge Outdoor Play Area Infants· Toddlers· Kindergarten Program Before & After School Oaycare • Homework Help Summer Oaycare Program For All Your Oaycare Needs Call Sara (510) 245-0678 Experienced Care in Hercules for 7 Years· License #073402078 Employment Opportunities Available 18 Summer 2000 Herculean CommunitylSwim Center Matthew Silveria $35 res/$38 non'res 21523-A 21523-6 31523-A Sat Sat Sat 06/03-07101 07/15-08112 09/16-10/21 11 :00-11 :45 am 11 :00-11 :45 am 11 :00-11 :45 am YOUTH OIL PAINTING Youth, ages 7-17 years, will have fun while learning to draw; 'paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors. Your child will also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. This course allows students to learn on an individual basis at their own pace, while making new friends and developing new talents. Location: Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $35 res/$38 non-res Sat Sat Sat Location : Instructor: Fee: CommunitylSwim Center Maria S.C. Davi $27 res/$30 non-res 11521-C 05116-,07/11' 3:30-5 pm Tues 11521-D 05/19 -071...07 3:30-5 pm Fri 21521-A Tues 07/25 - 09/12 3:30-5 pm 21521-6 Fri 07/28 - 09/15 3:30-5 pm , No Class on July 4th There is an additonal fee for supplies. Supply information will be provided at the time of registration. �CLASSES ~RATE JUDO While you are at work, do you sometimes think about your child at school and worry that someone may be picking on them or that they may be in danger? Are they scared to go to "school because someone will beat them up, or is bullying them. Don't worry anymore. Let me teach them to defend themselves. I will teach them discipline, skills in fighting, selfconfidence in protecting themselves. They will learn issues of violence, gangs, weapons, and child molestation/abduction. Learn the A.8.C of Karate. A. Brings strength to the weak. B. Brings self-confidence to the timid. C. Brings discipline to the mind and body. This class is on-going and students may enroll at any time. For more information on our style Wado Ryu, traditional hard style Karate, founder Kironri Ohtsuka or the different levels, call Sensei Garcia 6 degree black belt with over 40 years in the Martial Arts at (707) 425-1847. Use of weapons is also taught to students 1"0 years and oldeL Sensei Garcia's students have won many trophies in Martial Arts Tournaments. Locations: Instructor: Fees: Location: Instructor: Fees: Ohlone Community Center Wayne Cunningham $35 resi$38 non-res Monthly Fee $17 res/$19 non-res additional family members Ages 5 through Adults- MonlWedlThur* Continuing 6:30-8:30 pm.*Class not held every Thursday, check with instruc;tor. 51519-K 51519-L 51519-A 51519-B May. June July August Mon and Tue Classes at 333 Rodeo Ave Wed Classes at Senior Center Thur Classes at Historic Clubhouse Fri Classes at Community/Swim Center . Joe Garcia $45 res/$48 non-res Monthly fee $25 res/$28 non-res-additional family members Mon & Wed Beginners (age 16 & under) Yellow Belt (age 10 & under) Adults Tue & Thu Green & Purple Belts Brown Belt Fri All Belts (open day) 5:00-6:00 pm 6:00-7:00 pm 1:00-8:00 pm 6:00-7:00 pm 7:00-8:00 pm 6:30-7:30 pm Students must have fighting gear to attend Friday class *There is an additional fee for the complete uniform. All orders and payments for the uniform are taken by the instructor. 51529-L 51529-A 51529-B 51529-C .Judo is a martial art that concentrates primarily on throwing and grappling techniques. The striking and self-defense techniques are practiced only in Kata form. Judo has been an Olympic event since 1964. The instructQr will take registration for all classes at any time during the sessions. If you wish to speak to the instructor prior to enrollment, you may call 799-9906, or you may visit the class. June July August September Weddings, Group Pictures, An Occasions 1 Day Shoot+Expenses (film) Minimum $100.00 per day Will Travel ($.15 per mile) Photographel •. . tlgYYAMA " . HandyMan Carpentry. Electrical, Plumbing, 'Painting Minor Home Repairs • Replace Bulb Replace Switches Replace Furnace Fitters Replace Hardware & Misc. Miscellaneous & Etc. (510) 724-7464 Summer 2000 Herculean 19 �SENIOR SERVICES HERCULES SENIOR CENTER 111 CIVIC DRIVE 799-8219 Friends, Food, Fun and Companionship is what the Hercules Senior Program is all about Join us for a day of activities or just come and relax for awhile. Our program provides a variety of social and recreational activities in a friendly atmosphere where the emphasis is on hospitality. You will be warmly welcomed by our volunteer staff when you stop in to visit our center. Here you will find a variety of social and recreational services for all seniors. The Hercules Senior program and support services are available to adults 60 and over. Our activities and prOgrams welcome participation by adults of all ages on a space available basis. These services include classes, day trips, nutrition services, health screening services, multi-mltural enrichment, and much, much more! We strive to ensure a physically and emotionally comfortable environment for all, as well as encouraging socialization with peers. Please drop in and say hello to our staff and volunteers Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Our center will provide you with updated information on current and upcoming activities and events. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES MONDAYS Goody Store Computer Class Nutrition Program' Lo,,! Impact Exercise 9:00 am - 1:00 pm 11:00am -12:30 pm 9:00 am - 10:30 am. TUESDAYS Taf.Chi Art Class Nutrition Program' Tap Class Intermediate Tap Class Beginner 8:30 am - 10:00 am 10:00 am -1:00 pm 11:00 am -12:30 pm 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm 9:30am-10.: 30am WEDNESDAYS Nutrition Program' . 11 :00 am -12:30 pm Art Class/Misc. 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (Beading, T-shirt art and Plastic Canvas) Bingo 9:30 am - 1:00 pm Folk Dance 10:00 am - 11 :00 am THURSDAYS Low Impact Exercise Nutrition Program' Bingo Volunteer Travel Trips 11 :00 am -12:30 pm 9:30 am-11 :00 am 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm FRIDAYS Nutrition Program' Senior Self Defense 11:00am-12:20pm 9:45 am - 10:45 am 9:00 am - 10:30 am C OMPUTER CLASSES Would you like to leam the basics of computers? Leam to do letters, balance your checkbook, make a personal appointment calendar and more! Beverly Kegel will teach you in this hands-on class. Mondays Call for a time Free • Hercules Senior Center is the host to the Co-CO Cafe Monday - Friday: suggested donation $1.50 to $1.75. Reservation must be made one day in advance. GOODIES STORE FOR SENIORS! Every Monday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. fresh bakery items will be on sale for a donation for seniors. The bakery items are from the Rodeo S~feway Bakery. So drop by and check it out 20 Summer 2000 Herculean �SENIOR SERVICES ADULT TAP DANCE BEGINNING Be. INTERMEDIATE LEVELS Join us for fun and exercise! You will become adept at basic tap dance steps while l!laming dance routines choreographed to music of the 30's, 40's and 50's. Carol Rose is a local instructor with over.35 years in the field. She ha.d her own dance stUdio and holds a State of Califomia Teaching Credential. Tuesday 2-3 pm . 34 pm Ongoing Beginner Intermediate 9:45 am Free LINE DANCING CLASS Would you like to learn .the basics of Line Dancing? Wednesdays On-going 7:30 - 9:15 BLOOD PRESSURE Getyourlliood pressure taken by one of oiJrfinest Rodeo Hercules Fire Fighters on the Second Wednesday of each month! LETS TRAVEL "Great Class!!" is the resounding response from the class participants. Instructed by Mr. Ylagan, this class improves your agility, reflexes, and focus. This class free of charge to Seniors. Thank you Mr. YJagan On-going Pool Table Available Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 2:00pm Free On-going $3/week $3/week SENIOR SELF-DEFENSE Fridays POOL TABLE $4.00 HICAP HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING ADVOCACY PROGRAM" Did your HMO increase your monthly premium from $0 to $20,$30 or more per month? Having Problems with a denial of payment by Medicare. Do you know that starting February 1st that you can use your Medicare Card at participating pharmacies and save 10 to 47% on prescription drugs? "Lets travel with Florence Baldwin" Trips planned for 2000 June 7 Folsom Prison Museum-Lunch Cliff House, visit Historic Old Town Folsom. Gekkekian Sake Tour & Tasting 8 to 5 p.m. $43.00 JULY PENDING AUG PENDING Sept 6 Capitola, Antonelli Begonia Gardens, Lunch at Shadowbrook Restaurant. Visit Capitola Village, Craft Galleries, Boutiques and Small Shops. 7:30 am - 5:30 pm $47.00 Sept 13 ALASKA An 11 night inside passage cruise aboard the Princess Cruise Lines, "Sky Princess". Sail around under the Golden Gate Bridge, Cruise Yukatat Bay, Visit Victoria BC, Vancouver, Skagway & Ketchikan. Price starts at $1590.00 dbl. oce. Oct4-5 Central Valley Trip - Kingsburg. See the show "Grease" in San Joaquin Valley, see "Forestiere Underground Gardens", Reedley Opera House for lunch & show. Reedley Museum, Mennonite Quilting Cehter, Coffee & Candy Co. $181.00 dbl. $206.00 sgl. For more infonnation on trips stop by or call 799-8219 or 7997559. Remember when you mail in checks for your trips, you must have the correct zip code number. P.O. Box 5873 Hercules, CA. 94547 I want to thank everyone who called, sent cards and said prayers during my recent illness. They all helped, believe me. Many Thanks!!!!! I am dOing .fine and each day there is improvement. 'Ifyou want answers tothese questions and many more! Call and make a HICAP appointment. Counseling sessions are free and confidential. A train experienced counselor is <lvailable on the 1st Monday of each month at the Hercules Senior Center from 9:00-11 :00. am, call (510) 799-8219. Summer 2000 Herculean 21 �YOUTH SERVICES Registration for Before/Afterschool Child Care, Summer Day Camp, and Tiny Tots is now open to the public. Registration forms are available at the Community/Swim Center. All programs are first come, first serve and have limited space available. For more information, please contact the Program Coordinators at the phone numbers listed below. A fee of $35 is recuired at the time of registration for Child Care & Tiny Tots. Camps require a $20.00 non transferable and non refundable deposit for each week reserved. Beverly Dupree at 245-4803 Hanna Ranch Child Care Center 2480 Refugio Valley License No. 070215103 Pat Hewitt at 799·8259 Lupine Child Care Center 1905 Lupine Dr. License No. 070209101 Diana Fall at 799-8224 Ohlonti Child Care Center 1616 Pheasant License No. 070210873 BEFOREIAFTERSCHOOL CHI!.D CARE The Child Care Programs run from Sept.·June and are for children in grades K·6 TH • This is a recreation program that provides your ch ild a safe, supervised and fun place to go before and after school. The children enjoy themselves with a variety of activities, including crafts, games, sports, a fun fitness program, clubs, cultural. appreciation, and life skills. During the day a short time is allotted for the children to start their homework. The Child Care Programs are offered at Ohlone, Lupine, and Hanna Ranch Child Care Centers. For more information please contact the Child Care Coordinators listed above. LUPINE SUMMER DAY CAMP/K·JB!! GRADE We have many fun and exciting adventures planned for the Kinder·3"' grade Summer Day Camp. Come and join the fun with magicians, puppets, clowns, animal shows and many more adventures ahead. We will be walking to local parks and having pizza parties. We will, also, be swimming two days a week at the Community/Swim Center. Come and join the fun! For more information please contact Pat Hewitt at 799-8259, OHLONE SUMMER DAY CAMP/4!!!·6l!! GRADE Come and join us at Ohlone Summer Day Camp where you will enjoy fun·filled exciting adventures. Each Adventure offers a variety of fieldtrips, arts & crafts, swimming, tennis club, local fieldtrips, in·house special activities/events, play organized sports with our "Fun Fitness" Coordinator, hiking, Bar B a's, and much more. Please contact Diana Fall at 799-8224. TINY TOTS The Tiny Tots program isa preschool experience for children 3 and 4 years old. The program is desillned to develop the "whole child". Our qualified and caring staff assist your child in developing confidence and self-esteem. Children will learn responsibility and independence. Social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and creative aspects of the child's development are included in each day's program. All children in Tiny Tots must be completely toilet trained. No diapers or pull ups. Space' is limited. The Tiny Tots programs are offered at the three Child Care Centers listed at the top of the page. Please contact Pat Hewitt for more information at 799-8224. *A fee of $35 is required at the time of registration. "LITTLE LEARNER" (3 YEAR OLD'S) $53 RES.I$56 NON. RES.lMONTHLY TITH 9-11 AM Must be 3.years old on or before Dec. 2. 22 Summer 2000 Herculean "PRE·KINDERGARTEN" PROGRAM MWF 9-NOON $120 RI$126 N/R MONTHLY *Must be 4 years old on or before December 2,. �YOUTH ·SERVICES DAY CAMP Day Camp programs are available for children entering grades K-6. All fees are charged on a weekly basis. You will not re~ive a bill each week. You must pay by the 5:00 p.m. on the preceding Friday. Core Program Resident .Non-resident Extended Care Resident Non-resident Reservation Deposit Late Payment Fee Late Pick-Up Fee Late Registration Fe~ 5-day 3-day $115 $128 $69 $77 $127 $141 $76 $85 . 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. $20lweekly (Nonrefundable, non-transferable. Depositwill be credited to weekly program fees. $10 . . $1 per minute per child $15perweek (charged on any registration received at 5 p.m. on Friday ofthe preceding week. Multi-Child Discount - j 0% discount on total program fees for families with two (2) or more children enrolled in the same program. BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE FEES The following fees are effective for the 1999-2000 school year at the Hanna, Lupine, and Ohlone Child Care Centers. These fees are based upon a four week billing period and do not include holidays and scheduled inservice (nonstudent) days. Kinder Grade 1·3 Grade 4-6 . Late Payment Fee Five-Day Care AM Care 6:30-8:30 am Dismissal 5:00 pm Dismissal 6:30 pm Three-Day Care AM Care 6:30-8:30 am Dismissal 5:00 pm Dismissal 6:30 pm $108 $310 $403 $108 · $155 $248 . $108 $140 $233 $65 $186 $242 $65 $93 $149 $65 $84 $140 $20 for the first late payment $25 for all late payments thereafter Late Pick Up Fee $1 per minute per child Registration'Fee $25 Daily Rate for Inservice $28 Multi-Child Discount10% discount on totai program fees families with two (2) or more children enrolled in the same program. 15% of fees to be used for facility construction and maintenance. Summer 2000 Herculean 23 �TEEN ACTMTY PROGRAM • PAGEANTI MODELING Starbright Teens Pageant and Modeling is seeking girls 1217 years old to have fun while learning basic modeling and pageants techniques for upcoming pageant and fashion show in the City of Hercules. This course will train you in all areas needed to prepare you for stage performances, such as walking techniques, poise, confidence, self-esteem, grooming, charm, personality, etc. AI ihe end of the course, there will be a pageant with prizes for participants that finish in the top three.' 1" place winner will receive $1 ,000 shopping . spree, 2"' place receives $250 shopping spree, and 3"' place receives $150 shopping spree. Winner's Tiije will be ....... MISS STARBRIGHT. For information contact instructor at 869-5180 Qr Recreation & Community Services at 799-8291. Open Registration begins July 1, 2000 Clas~ begins September 7, 2000 at the Historic Clubhouse Registration fee $25 res $30 non res. Monthly fee $45 res $50 non res ($10 late charge, payments are made monthly) Space is limited to the f irst 20 participants that sign up! Register at Community/Swim Center, 2001 RefugioValley Road. ' ,~ & SERVICES TEEN CLUB! The City is happy to announce the continuance of it's popular Teen Club. This program offers an excellent opportunity for youth tQ leam leadership skills, communication skills, and have fun at the same time. Members are elected for a one year term. Annual Membership fees are $20. Teen Club Members assist the Recreation & Community Services Department with developing recommendations for programs and services to better respond to the needs and interests of youth. The Teen Club will. assist the, staff with fund-raising, concession stand and special events. The Teen Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. All meetings are open to interested persons. Meetings will. not exceed one hour. All Teen Club Members are registered volunteers with the City of Hercules. In exchange for volunteer service, members receive free use of the Teen Activity Center and free admission to alITeen Special Events including: Dances, Workshops, Guest Speakers and Local Excursions. So come join in and bring your friends! Participants must complete a City of Hercules Volunteer Application. Participants are required to attend Teen Club meetings the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Teen Club members will serve as elected officers oftheTeen Club. For registration and additional information, phone 799-8259 or 799-8291. Miss Starbright '2 2000 Teen 'Center 'Members Ryan Hewitt, President David Mitchell, Vice-President Tasha Ulle, Secretary Jenny Abdel-Azim, Treasurer Nathan Louie, Jason Dondero, Sarah Filomeo, Nick Gould, Christopher Martins, Carl Vinson, Ashley Connelly, Erin Krall, Garfield Wong, Rachael Wright Stephanie Scales 24 Summer ercu ean �TEEN ACTIVITY PROGRAM MER PROGRAM I I II ZONE SUMMER TEEN PROGRAM Come & kick back at the hot spot this summer! The City of Hercules Teen Center opens Monday June 19 thru August 25th. This program is designed for teens entering 7th thru 9th grades. They will enjoy swimming, games, sports, and fabulous field trips. Full ten week camp includes five (5) trips, teen center activities, swimmirig, sport leagues, movies, workshops and special speakers. Camp begins June 19th thru August 25 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Fee for ten week program: 21601-A $400 res $450 non res. Daily drop in includes Teen Center activities, swimming, movies, sport leagues, workshops and special , speakers. Trips are not included in daily fee. Daily drop in: $8.00 'res $9.00 non res. A.M. Open Gym Program includes ten weeks of open gym . only. Open Gyinwill run from 8:30am to 10:00 am. Open gym does not include teen center activities or trips. Open Gym fee; 21601-C Ten weeks' $60 res $70 non res. Weekly drop in includes Teen Center, swimming, movies, speirt leagues, workshops/special speakers and the trip for that week. Five weeks include trips and all costs are included. See below. $50 res $55 non res June 19-23 Footloose & Frolic Field trip---Scandia June 26-30 The Thrill of it aiL.... $65 res $70 non res Field trip--Marine World july 3-1' Summer Jamm! $50 res $55 non res _Field trip-Golden Skates ~ 'No program on July 4th July 10-14 Mavin & Groovin! $60 res $65 non res Field trip-Camelot Park July 17-21 A Sporting Good Time $60 res $65 non res Field trip-Oakland A's Game $80 res $85 non res July 24-28 Shrills, Thrills, & Chills Field trip-Great America ~ July 31- Lazy, Hazy Summer Daze $4~ non res Aug 4 Field trip-Pinole Bowling ,Lane $60 res $65 non res Aug 7-11 Wet, Wild & Wacky! Field trip--Waterworld, Concord Aug 14-18 The Great Outdoors $42 res $47 non res Total Rebound Experience Aug 21-25 Slipping, Sliding g Gliding $70 res $75 non res Field trip-Cal Expo/Waterworld If"/ Contact Beverly Dupree at 245-4803 for more information. This is a Drop In Program for Teens age 15-18, who will be entering 10th thru 12th grade. Starting date is June 19th and runs thru August 25th. This program will run Monday thru Friday from 11 :30am to 5:30 pm. Times will vary on field trip days. Daily rate is $5.00. Available activities will include: Swimming 5 days per week Fitness Center(with parent permission) Open gym Video games Table games Pool Table Music/Movies Weekly field trips are available for an additional fee. Pato Restaurantwill serve breakfast and lunch daily. Field trips available: June 23 June 30 July 7 July 14 July 20 July 28 Aug 4 Aug 11 Aug 18 Aug 25 Scandia $20 res $25 non res $30 res $35 non res Marine World $17 res $23 non res, Golden Skate $20 res $25 non res Camelot Park $15.50 res $20 non res Oakland A's $40 res $45 non res Great America $15 res $20 non res Pinole Bowl $20 res $25 non res Waterworld $15 res $20 non res Total Rebound Cal Expo/Waterslides $30 res $;35 non res OPEN HOUSE Summer Youth Program and Drop Zone Program June 8th . . 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. ~ , Community Swim Center ..iil· O ",0 t'ff 1. .~ Meet the staff Ask questions View the center . For more information contact Beverly Dupree at 245-4803. Summer 2000 Herculean 25 �SPORTS & FITNESS ADULT MEN'S . BASKETBALL LEAGUE The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming a Men's Basketball League. The league is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting th.e registration fee. Maximum roster size is 10 with a minimum of 6 players . All games will be officiated by certified basketball officials using modified NCAA Men's Rules. League fees include the following: staff, referees, two rounds of league games, single game·elimination playoffs (top 4 teams make playoffs), shirts for the Champions of the playoffs and trophy for the first and 2nd place finishers of the regular season. Teams must provide their own uniforms or T-shirts that are similar in color and .have numbers on the front or back. There must be a minimum of 4 teams to run the league with a maximum of 6 teams bE;!ing admitted. Rules, regulations and lease schedules will be discussed a,t the Manager's meeting On ThursdaY,June 15, 2000 at 6:30 p.m. in the Press Room; at the Hercules Community Center. Deadline: Team fee and rostE;!rs need to be tumed in no later than Tuesday, June 13, 2000. Fee: $375 per team. There is an additional $5 fee for every non-resident pl.a yer on each team; Where: When: Game Times: 21111-A The Hercules Community Center Gym 2001 Refugio Valley Road Tuesday nights 7:30, 8:40 & 9:45 pm Tues 06/20-09/12 Individuals are encouraged to sign up on the player interest list for possible placement on teams. If you are interested or need more information, please call the 26 Summer 2000 Herculean ADULT MEN'S FOOTBALL LEAGUE FLAG The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming a Men's Flag Football League. The league is designed for men ages 18 and older. PartiCipants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 14with a minimum of7 players. League fees include the following staff, referees, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top 4 teams make playoffs), shirts for the Champions of the playoffs and trophies for the 1st and 2nd place finishers of the regular season. Teams must provide their own uniforms or T-shirts in color and have numbers on the front and back. There must be a minimum of 4 teams to run the league with a maximum of 12 teams being admitted. Rules, regulations and league schedules will be discussed at the Manager's meeting on Thursday, June 22, 2000 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hercules Community Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. DEADLINE: Team fee and rosters need to be turned in no later than Monday, June 19, 2000. FEE: $475 per team. There is an additional $5 fee for every non-resident player on each team. Where: When: • Game Times: 21112-A Hanna Ranch Park Saturday afternoons 1:00,2:15,3:30 p.m. Sat 6/24-9/9 Individuals .a re encouraged to sign up on the player interest iist for possible placement on teams. If you are interested or need more information, please call the Sports Coordinator at 799-8295. �SPORTS & FITNESS ~_,jjlMlliIIIIIi"MIMIIIII TENNIS FACILITIES AVAILABLE! Tennis Court Hules and Regulations signs are posted at all City Tennis facilities. These tennis facilities are available to the public by rental permit or on a first-come first-serve basis. Hours and Fees Refugio Valley Tennis Complex: Refugio Valley Road & PfJeasant Drive Daily 7 am to 4 pm @ $4/hour/per court 4 to 10 pm @ $5.50Ihour/per court Daily Sat/Sun/Holidays @ $6/hour/per court Except Mondays & Tuesdays from 3 to 7 pm and Saturdays 3 tb 5 pm for City Lessons Foxboro Tennis Courts: 1025 Canterbury Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Woodfield Tennis Courts: 1919 Lupine Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Tennis Court Reservations Tennis court reservations are available to Hercules residents only; there is a one-hour minimum on all tennis court facilities. Reservations are accepted at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Tournament Play: Recognized Community Organization . $6/hour/court Private Organizations $12 per hour/court $15 per hour/court Commercial Use Court Rules And Regulations: '. 1. Tennis shoes must be worn '. 2. Courts are available on a first come, first serve basis or by reservation 3. Drop-in play is limited to one hour and fifteen minutes 4. Waiting players must be present to hold position for play 5 . . Court reservations preempt non-reserved court play 6. City sponsored programs have priority 7. No food on tennis courts 8. No bike riding, roller skating or skateboarding on tennis . courts i 9. City sponsored lessons ONLY no public instruction. 10. Tennis Tournaments by permit ONLY! 11 . Tennis Court Rules And Regulations Will Be Enforced 12. No alcoholic beverages allowed at any parks elr courts. Call 799-8291 for further information . JAZZERCISE Jazzercise is a total bogy conditioning program designed for everyone. Each 60 to 65 minute class includes a warm-up, 2530 minutes of aerobics, .floor work with weights, stretching and a cool-down to a variety of popular music including funk, country, pop, reggae, and rock! Hercules offers two formats: Original Jazzercise and Circuit. The Circu~ dass is an aerobic ciass utilizing xertubes and weights for the ultimate total body workout! Jazzercise is carefully designed to increase flexibility, muscle tone, strengthening, stamina, and cardi6vascuiarfitness. Not only will . you be encouraged to work at your own pace, but the instructors will show you how! They say the best things in I~e are free and so is our first class! Also, we have a new students special offer, all new students will receive a special 50% off for the first monthl New students may register at any class and join anytime. , We suggest you bring a mat and a water bottle. Historic Clubhouse: Mon, Wed, Sat, &: Sun Community/Swim center: Tue & Thu TuesIThur Morning 9 -10 a.fri.@ Historic Clubhouse. Loc;ation: Instrudors: Linda Young (707)648-3931 Kim Moffatt (510) 724-7279 6:30-7:30 pm' 9-10 am Fees: Drop-ln:$6 Monthly pass:$38 Electronic monthly pass is also available for your convenience ($38) 'Baby-sitting available these classes only. Fee: $1.00 per family. Mon-Thur Sat/Sun. Summer 2000 Herculean 27 �SPORTS & FITNESS TEEN BASKETBALL LEAGUE PEE WEE BASKETBALL LEAGUE 7-9 YEAR OLDS AGES 13-16 The Teen basketball program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is designed to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills in addition to assisting in the development of hand-eye and running coordination. More experienced players . should improve in each of these skills. League fee includes a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, league games and referees and awards at the conclusion of the season. The league is open to boys ages j 3 to 16 years old with beginner to advanced skill levels. Participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate at the time of regiStration, and be 13yrs old by the start of the league and nottum 17yrs old until the end of the league. Tryouts will be held for the (100) one hundred players during the first two days of the partiCipant registered practice time. It will then be decided which practice session of either Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday practice session the participant will be placed on. League games will be played on Friday at 4:00 p.m. and 5:05 p.m. also Saturdays at 9:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. with each team normally playing once per week. Playoff games will be played during weekdays. Game days and times maybe subject to change. All games will be played at the Hercules Community Center. There will be an informational meeting to discuss rules and regulations on Monday, June 12th at 6:30 p.m. at the Community/SwimCenter. Location: Fee: Community/Center Gymnasium $75 res and $85 non-res. Priority registration (Hercules residents only): 4/3100 Open registration (Residents and Non-residents): 511/00 Maximum enrollment is 100 participants. Sign .... p early! For more information call our, Sport League Manager at 799-8295 21706-A MlvVorTffh 2.1706-8 MIvV or Tffh 21706-C MIvV 28 Summer 2000 Herculean 6119-8131 6119-8131 6119-8131 4:00-5:15 p.rn. 5:00-6:15 p.m. 6:00-7:15 p.m. The Pee Wee Basketball program is designed to teach and improve tne basic fundamentals of basketball, with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills, as well as improving hand-eye coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fees include the following: a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, one round of league games and a single game elimination playoff at the end of the season, referees, and awards at the conclusion of the playoffs. The league is open to boys and girls between the ages 7-9, with beginner to advanced skill levels. The league must have a minimum of 40 participants enrolled to run the league, and a maximum of 100 participants will be admitted . PartiCipants must bring a copy of their birth certificate at the time of registration. There will be a mandatory Parent/Coach informati()nal meeting to discuss the rules and 'regulations on Friday, Sept 17, at 8:00 p.m. at the Community Swim Center. Please plan pn attending this meeting. There will be five practice sessions offered. Practices will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00-5:15 pm, 5:00-6:15 pm & 6:00-7:15 pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 4:00-5:15 pm, and 5:00-6:15 pm. Games will be played on Fridays at 4:00 pm and 5:05 pm and on Saturdays at 9:30 . am, 10:30 am and 11 :30 am,with each team usually playing one game per week. All Playoff games will be played during weekdays. Playoffs will begin on the Monday following the last game of the season. Game times and days may change, depending on how many participants are registered and how many teams are created. For more infonmation call the Sports Coordinator at 799-8295. Location: Community/Swim Center Gymnasium Fees: $75 resiaents/$85 non-residents 31708-A MonlWed 9/18-12/11 4:00-5:15 pm~ 31708-B MonlWed 9/18-12111 5:00-6:15 pm 31708-C MonlWed 9/18-12/11 6:00-7:15 pm 31708-0 TueslTtiur 9/19-12111 4:00-5:15 pm 31708-E TueslThur 9/19-12111 5:00-6:15 pm Priority Registration (Hercules Residents only) 7/1-7/31 Open Registration(Residents & Non Residents) 8/1-9/15 �SPORTS & FITNESS .TENNIS CLASSES PEE WEE TENNIS Lessons at several levels will be offeted by long time local teaching pro Amado Lozano. The beginning level stresses instruction in the basic strokes: forehand, backhand, volley, overhand and serve. At the Jntermediate level, stroke improvement is still stressed and an added emphasis is placed on instruction and drills related to ball direction, court C()verage, and keeping the ball in play. Advanced instruction will continue to stress fundamentals, but with instruction and drills emphasizing skills needed in match play- placing shots, sustaining a rally and developing a consistent serve. Students will play points and matches against one another, discuss conditioning and the potential for entering tournaments. Beginner (Ages 7-14) 21701 -A 31701-A 31701-8 31701-C Mon. Mon . Mon. Mon. 6/26-7/17 7/24-8/14 8/21 -9/18 9/25-10/16 3pm-4pm 3pm-4pm 3pm-4pm 3pm-4pm 6/26-7117 7/24-8/14 8/21 -9/18 9/25-10/16 4pm-5pm 4pm-5pm 4pm-5pm 4pm-5pm Pee Wee Tennis is a comprehensive program designed to introduce children ages 4 to 6 to the game of tennis in a fun and rewarding way. 8y tailoring the equipment and size of the playing courts to the size, needs and athletic ability of children, the· Pee Wee Tennis program allows· to learn the sport quickly and to have fun. Every element of the Pee Wee Tennis program has been created specifically for small players, frornthe court to the 21-inch rackets and the foam balls. Students must provide their own 21-inch racket. 6/27-7125 8/1-8122 8/29-9/19 9/26-10/17 3pm-3:30pm 3pm-3:30pm . 3pm-3:30pm 3pm-3:30pm 21705-A 31705-A 31705-8 31705-C Tues. Tues. Tues. Tues. Location: Fees: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $40 residentl$45 non-resident (fee covers four lessons) (Ages 14 and up) 21702-A 31702-A 31702-8 31702-C Mon. Mon. Mon .. Mon. . I Intermediate'(All Ages) 21703-A 31703-A 31703-B 31703-C \ Tues. Tues. Tues Tues. 6/27-7125 8/1-8/22 8129-9/19 9/26-10/17 3:30pm-4:30pm . 3:30pm-4:30pm 3:30pm-4:30pm 3:30pm-4:30pm . 6/27-7/25 8/1-8122 8129-9/19 9/26-10/17 4:30pm-5:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 4:30pm_5:30pm Advanced (All Ages) 21704-A 31704-A 31704-8 31704-C Tues. Tues Tues. . Tues. Location: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts Fees: $50 residentl$55 non-resident (fee covers four lessons) INDIVIDUAL · TENNIS LESSONS All individual lessons must be arranged with the instructor and fees paid at the Hercules Community SwimlCenter. The beginning level stresses instruction in the basic strokes: forehand, backhand, volley, overhand and serve. At the intermediate level, stroke improvement is still stressed and an added emphasis is placed on instruction and drills related to ball direction, court coverage, and keeping the ball in play. INDIVIDUAL 21710-A . 31710-A 31710-8 31710-C Location: Sat. 6/24-7/15 11am-12pm Sat. 7/22-8/12 11am-12pm Sat. 8/19-9/9 11am-12pm Sat. 9/16-1017 11 am-12pm Refugio Valley Tennis Courts Fees: $25 per Y. hour private lesson or $45 per 1 hour private lesson Summer 2000 Herculean 29 �SPORTS & FITNESS ADULT OPEN GYM BASKETBALLIVOLLEYBALL YOUTH & ADULT TABLE TENNIS Open Gym periods are ongoing. Players, begin ner to advanced, are encouraged to drop in. Come on down for an'energetic game of Basketball or Volleyball! This program is designed to provide competitive table tennis action for all youth who want to improve their knowledge and skill of the game. The table tennis tables used are approved by the U.S. Table l ennis Association and the International Table Tennis Federation. Join the crowd for this exciting program for an annual membership fee and drop-in pass. Location: Fee: Gymnasium, 2001 Refugio Valley Road $3.00 per adult $2.00 per youth Location: 51708 Adult Open Gym Basketball 7:45-10:00 pm Mon Adult S'ball Adult·S'ball 7:45-10:00 pm Thu 16 yrs & up 16 yrs & up Adult Open Gym Volleyball 7:45-10:00 pm Tues Adult V'Sall AdultV'Sall 7:45-10:00 pm Wed 16 yrs & up 16 yrs & up Youth Open Gym Basketball 2:00-4:00 pm Mon-Fri Youth S'ball 9-16 yrs Note: Open gym programs are not available during league programs. Ohlone Community Center, 190 Turquoise Wed 8:30-10:30 pm 7:00-10:00 pm Fri Sat 10:00 am- 4:00 pm. Play is supervised by registered volunteers of the Hercules Table Tennis Program. Fees: Annual Adult Membership: Drop-in 20 Pass Fee: Annual Youth Membership: Drop-in 20 Pass Fee: OPEN GYM PASSES The City of Hercules Community/Swim Center Complex has open gym passes available for residents and nonresidents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry, while the nonresident passes are for convenience only and are set at the regular drop-in rate. Open Gym Passes are valid throughout the year. Dynamite Pass 10 visits Adult $25.00 res/$30.00 non-res Youth $15.00 res/$20.00 non-res Avid Athlete 25 visits Adult $50.00 res/$75.00 non-res Youth $37.50 res/$50.0 non-res 30 Summer 2000 Hel·cu~eanJll~[d[Jf~~",--_----,L-.LJ Annual Family Membership: Adult: Youth: Ages 19 & up $20 res/$23 non-res $30 res/$32 non-res Ages 6 to 18 $10 res/$12 non-res $20 Jr. Pass. Ages 6-1 2 $25 Teen Pass Ages 13- 18 2nd member and up $10 res/12 non-res $5 res/$6 non-res Fees must be paid at the Community/Swim Center. Each participant must bring his/her receipt to Ohlone Community Center. �SPORTS & FITNESS TUESDAY NIGHT . '0' LEAGUE MONDAY NIGHT '0' LEAGUE The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming it's Annual Summer Softball League.The CO-ED ~D' Softball League is designed for men & women ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 14, with a minimum of 12 players. For more information call the Sports League Manager at 799-8295. T he Hercu les Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming it's annual Summer Softball League. The Men's '0' Softball League is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete leam and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 14, with a minimum of 12 players. For more information call the Sports League Manager at 799-8295. . Game Locations: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Rd Locations: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Rd Game Times: 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. & 7:20 p.m. Times: 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. & 7:20 p.m. 21708-C Tues: $475 team 21708-A Fee: 5129-8/21 Mon . $475 per team Fee: 5/30-8/22 There isan additional $5 fee for each non-resident player on . each team, not to exceed $50. There is an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player on each team, not to exceed $50. CO-ED SOFTBALL LEAGUES THURSOAY" NIGHT 'C/O' LEAGuE MEN'S SOFTBALL LEAGUES WEDNESDAY NIGHT 'C/O' .LEAGUE The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming it's annual Summer Softball League. The CO-ED. '0 ' Softball League is designed for men & women ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 14, with a minimum of 12 players. The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming it's annual Summer Softball . League. The Men's 'C/O' Softball League is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 14, with a minimum of 12 players. For more information call the Sports League Manager at 7.99-8295. Locations: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Rd Locations: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Rd Times: 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. & 7:20 p.m. Times: 6:15 p .m. 6:30 p.m. & 7:20 p.m. Thurs. 6/1-8/10 $475 resident team 21708-8 Fee: Wed. 5/31-8/16 $475 per team . 21708-0 Fee: There is an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player on each team, not to exceed $50. There is an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player on each team, not to exceed $50. Summer 2000 Herculean 31 �OPEN SIX DAYS A WEEK MONDAYS - THURSDAYS 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. FRIDAYS 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. SATURDAYS 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. • • • • 2 Treadmills 2 Cross Trainers 2 Bikes 1 Stairmaster • • • • • • • Smith Machine InclinelDecline Benches Dumbbell Set (51bs-751bs) Lat PulldowniRow Combo Leg ext/Curl Combo Multi-Press Biceprrricep Combo The Hercules Fitness Center is here to provide equipinent to both residents and non· residents that are interested in enhancing personal cardio·vascular and pulmonary health, as well .as increasing strength and stamina. FEES FOR ADULTSIYOUTH . Adults age 18 and up, $3 for daily drop-in OR 10 visit Dynamite Pass for Adults, $25 Res, $30 Non-Res 25 visit Avid Athlete Pass for Adults, $50 Res, $75 Non-Res Youths ages 17 is $2 daily drop-in 10 visit Dynamite Pass for $15 Res, $20 Non-Res 25 visit Avid Athlete Pass, $37.50 Res, $50 Non-Res * Youths under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. ....... _-_ ...... , - - I" i _ _ . . .: . �Now you can rent the Community/SWim Center Gymnasium for Basketball or Volleyball practices, games and/or business recreational games! The gym is available on a limited basis. Applicants must be 21 years of age, call 7gg-8291 for further information. The City of Hercules Recreation & Community Services Department operates the Community/Swim Center Gymnasium which is available for limited public use. Reservations will only be accepted with a completed application and paymentforthe hours rented. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. All contact regarding the reservations,fees, rental time and on site coordination will be arranged with the original applicant only. Reservations will not be taken more than one (1) month in advance or less than two (2) weeks prior to the planned activity. An attendant will be present during the entire event. Adult supervision is required by applicant during the event. Applicants interested in renting the gym are encouraged to view the facility priorto renting. The gym has a maximum capacity of 100 persons for a sports event. ·Standard rental includes main room with two (2) portable basketball units or two (2) volleyball units, portable bleachers and indoor bathroom. Advanced Payment Requited Fees: (Two hour minimum) One day rental $50 res/$60 non-res per hour 3 or more days $30 resi$40 non-res per hour Attention local businesses!! The gymnasium is now available for public use for either Volleyball or Basketball, Monday through Friday from 12 noon to 2 p.m. BALL CAMPS Fundamentals and summertime competition will be the name of the game as the City of Hercules once again offers it's popular day basketball camp ·for boys and girls. The camp is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball. Dribbling, shooting, passing, rebounding, offensive and defensive positioning will be emphasized. The C<jmp program is for youth grades 4~_8th and is limited to the first 36 participants who sign up. P?rticipants should bring a sack lunch or money for the snack bar. Beverages will be provided. For more' information please call the Sports Coordinator at 799-8295 Location: Fee: Community/Swim Center Gymnasium $75 Res/$85 Non-res 21709-A Mon-Fri 6/26-30 11am-3pm Priority Registration for Hercules Res only: 3/15-3/31 Open Registration Res & Non-res: 4/1 until the Camp is full. 21709-B Mon-Fri 8/7-8/11 11am-3pm Priority Registration for Hercules Res only: 5/1-5/31 .Open Registration Res & Non-res: 6/1 until the Camp is full. Limited dates and times are available. However, there is a 2hour minimum. Please contact the Sports League Manager for available times and dates at 799-8295. Summer 2000 Herculean 33 �• AQUATIC SEASON 2000! PublicSwim The Hercules Swim Center is open to the public for playing, working out, diving, or lounging around the pool side in a beautiful outdoor setting. The Hercules Aquatic staff are certified by the American Red Cross and are fully trained in the supervision of aquatic activities, lifeguard training, first aid, CPR, and rescue situations. We ask that all participants of the public swim sessions be fully knowledgeable about our pool rules as listed below: * All entries to the pool and deck areas must be paid admissions, including nonswimmers and chaperons. * Children, 9 yea'rs and under, must be accompanied by an adult at least sixteen years or older. * There is a fifteen (15) minute rest period on all weekend public swim sessions from 3:45 to 4:00 p.m. All participants under the age of eighteen are required to ex~ the water area and remain on the lawn or deck area. * Flotation devices such as inner tubes, water wings, noddles, air mattresses, etc. are not pennitted in the pool areas. Only Coastguard approved flotation devices are allowed witin adult supervision. * Full face masks, .snorkels, and diving fins are not pennitted in the pool areas, * Diving toys, coins, water guns, etc. are not pennitted in the pool areas. * Picnicking is pennitted around the deckllawn areas, however, all items must be kept away from the pool side. No glass, breakable containers, alcoholic beverages. Barbecues are pennitted by special arrangement only . . * Public swim sessions are subjecl to early closure after the first hour of operation due to poor weather andlor if attendance drops below 25 participants. There are no refunds for canceled swim sessions. * Proper swim attire is required. No cutoffs andlor leotards or street clothing. * Pool rules are posted on the deck areas surrounding the pool areas and are necessary forthe safety of all participants. Participants must obey posted rules and oral instructions from Aquatic Staff at all times. Days, Dates, & Times for Public Swim: Fee: $3 Adults (18 & older) $2 Youths (1-17 years) $2 Non-Swimmers/Spectators Free for Children Under 1 year Swim schedule: Sat/Sun Mon - Fri 05106 to 09124 06119 to 09/01 1:30-6 pm 1:30-4:30 pm Swim Passes Discount Swim Passes are available for residents and nonresi<jents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry. Nonresident passes are available for convenience only, with rates set at the regular dropin rate. PartiCipants with swim passes will be allowed into the facility 15 minutes earlier than general public for public swim sessions. Dynamite Pass (10 visils)' Frequent!. Swimmer Adult youth Adult Youth $25 res $15 res $62.50 res $37.50 res $30 non-res $20 non-res $75 non-res $50 non-res (25 visils) Lap Swimming Are you ready to begin a steady poofexercise program again? Why not come to the Hercules Swim Centerto strengthen, stretch, and tone all your muscles. You may wish to choose a vigorous training schedule, or just a leisurely swim. Lanes are divided for fast and slow swimmers, The pool will be open for lap swim during inclement weather unless dangerous conditions exist. Fee: $3 Adulis (18 years and up) $2 Youth (14-17 years). Summer Schedule Mon-Fri Mon trueSlThurl Fri Sat Sun MonlWedlFri 05101-09101 05101-09101 05106-09130 05107-09124 09101-09129 11:30-1:00pm 7:00-9:00 pm 6:30-8:00 pm 10 am-12 noon 11 :30-1:00 pm * It is requested that patrons be sensitive to the needs of parents to change their young children of the opposite sex in the locker room areas. • No photographic equipment pennitted 34 2000 Aquatics Program No evening lap swim on Wednesday Lap lane will be available during Public Swim until pool attendance reaches 250. �r I I I AQUATIC SEASON 2000! Swim Instruction Levels for All Ages Are you or your family members fearful of the water? Can't . coordinate breathing with arm strokes? Or are you wanting to brusti up on skills and learn new techniques? _The Hercules Aquatics Staff are caring and experienced waier safety instructors who will teach basic to advanced level s"Vimming skills to all members of your family. The Hercules Leam to Swim program is based on the American Req Cross certification standards for progressive swim instruction. Each level of swim instruction builds on the skills leamed in the previous level. Below are the various levels offered and the skills associated with each level. Levell Water Exploration No Prerequisite needed Level one is designed for those who have little to no experience in the water. The objective is to assist students in becoming comfortable and safer in the water. Students will learn to blow bubbles, submerge their face, float on front and back with support, kick on front and back with support, learn basic water safety skills, and be introduced to alternating arm action. Levelll Primary Skills _ Pre-Requisite: Levell or Demonstrated Competency Students will. learn to float unsupported, to kick and coordinate arm movements on front and back unsupported, to turn over from front to back and back to front, to retrieve underwater objects at shallow depths, rhythmic breathing, and water safety skills_ Level/ll Stroke Readiness Pre-Requisite: Level II or Demonstrated Competency Students will learn to coordinate the front and back crawl, 'be introduced to treading water and elementary backstroke, learn to dive from the side of the pool, learn safe diving rules, leam self-rescue skills, and be introduced to rescue breathing. LevellV Stroke Development Pre-Requisite: Level /II or D"monstrated Competency Students will develop coordination and endurance in the front crawi, back crawl, elementary backstroke, and treading water. Students will also be introduced to the breaststroke, sidestroke, and to turning at the wall. Students will learn to dive from standing and stride position on the side of the pool, in addition to more safety skills including expanded · information on rescue breathing. Level V Stroke Refinement · Pre-Requisite: Level IV or Demonstrated Competency Students will continue to develop endurance and refine the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke. Students will also be introduced to the butterfly, underwater swimming, and surface dives. Students will learn additional open swim turns, alternate kicks for treading water, rules for safe diving from the springboard, and recognition for spinal injury care. Level VI Skill Proficiency Pre-Requisite: Level Vor Demonstrated Competency Students will continue to increase endurance and refine the· front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Students will learn approach strokes, the front flip turn, speed tums, the approach and . hurdle on the springboard, surface dives in tuck and pike positions, and additional kicks for treading water. Additional water safety skills will also be included. Level VII Advanced Skills Pre-Requisite: Level VI or Demonstrated Competency Students will perfect all strokes and skills previously presented and learn to swim greater distances. Students will learn conditioning ' principles for lifetime fitness, the backstroke flip turn, in-water rescue techniques, the springboard dives in pike and tuck positions, and explore alternative aquatic activities. To pass this course, students must pass a Level VII Skills Test. AI) ages are welcome!!! 2000 Aquatics Program 35 �AQUATIC SEASON 2000! Individual Lessons The Individual Lesson program is designed for students ages four (4) years and up. The Individual Lesson program should be utilized as a supplement to group/adult lessons when a student is experiencing diffiCUlty with a particular skill, or if you are just looking for one-on-one instruction. The Individual Lessions are composed offour, 1/2 hour classes, Monday/ Tuesday & Thursday/Friday. Preregistration is mandatory for all individual sessions. We strongly encourage early registration due to the limited number of available time offerings, and due to the extreme popularity of this program option. The Individual Lesson times do fill to capacity within the first few months of registration. Location: Main Pool & Play Pool Fee: $40 res/$45 non-res 11:30am 7:00pm .Session 1 05'15-05'19 27011-8 Session 2 05'22-05126 27021-8 27031-8 Session 3 05129-06102 Session 4 06105-06109 27041-8 Session 5 06112-06116 27051-8 27061-8 Session 6 06119-06123 27061-A 27071-8 Session 7 06126-06130 27071-A Session 8 07110-07114 27081-A 27081-8· Session 9 07117-07121 27091-A 27091-8 27101-8 Session 10 07124-07128 27101-A 27111-8 Session 11 07/31-06104 27111A Session 12 06107-06111 27121-A 27121-8 27131-8 Session 13 06114-06118 27131-A 27141-8 Session 14 06121-06125 27141-A 36 2000 Aquatics Program New Evening Individual Lessons The Individual Lesson program is designed for students ages four (4) years and up. The Individual Lesson program should be utilized as a supplement to group/adult lessons when a student is experiencing difficulty with a particular skill, or if you are just looking forone-on-one instruction: The Individual Lessions are composed of four, 1/2 hour classes, Monday/ Tuesday & Thursday/Fri~ay. Preregistration is mandatory for all individual sessions. We strongly encourage early registration due to the limited number of available time offerings, and due to the extreme popularity of this program option. The Individual Lesson times do fill to capacity within the first few months of registration. Location: Main Pool & Play Pool · Fee: $40 res/$45 non-res 7:30pm Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 Session 8 Session 9 Session 10 Session 11 Session 12 Session 13 Session 14 05'15-05'19 05'22-05126 05'29-06102 06105-06109 06112-06116 06119-06123 06126-06130 07110-07114 07117-07121 07124-07128 07131-08104 08107-08111 08114-08118 08121-08125 27013-A 27023-A 27033-A 27043-A 27053-A 27063-A 27073-A 27083-A 27093-A 27103-A 27113-A 27123-A 27133-A 27143-A �AQUATIC SEASON 2000! Adult Lessons Group Lessons The Adult Lesson program is designed for students ages thirteen (13) and up, who would like some additional swimming instruction without the hustle and bustle of small children ..' The AdulfLessons are designed to have a maximum enrollment of six (6). students per class in order to provide increased instruction time by each instructor. Thislesson program is ideal for adults of all ages who never learned to swim or who may have a limited aquatic background. The Aquatic staff will help you develQP confidence and assurance while swimming, and if necessary, decrease your fears of being in The group lesson program is designed for students ages four (4) years and up. The group sessions are cOmposed of eight classes, and will be held over a two week period; Monday/Tuesday & Thursday/Friday (4 days/week).,Classes for Levels I, II, III are 1/2 hour in duration and Levels IV to VII are 45 minutes in order to provide adequate instruction and practice for the advanced swim skills. water. The Adult sessions will be composed of eight, 1/2 hour dasses, and will be held over a two week period; Monday/Tuesday & Thursday/Friday (4-days per wee~). Preregistration is mandatory for all adult classes and we encourage early registration due to the popularity of the adult lesson program. The registration deadline for adult lessons is the Saturday preceding each session, at 12:00 noon. Late registration will be accepted on a sPClce available basis or by special arrangement with the Aquatics Coordinator. Late signups are subject to a late fee of $5. Location: Fee: MainPoo/ $50 res/$55 non-res Levels & Times: 11:30-12:00 noon 6:00·6:30 pm All Levels All Levels 28011-A, a 28021-A,a 28031-A,a 28041-A,a 28051-A,a -• • Session Session Session Session Session ..... 06/19 -6/30 07/06 -7/14' prorate 6 classes 07/17 -7/28 07/31-6/11 . - Location: Fee: Main Pool & Play Pool $36 res/$42. 75 non-res All Sessions meet: MlTlTh/F for 2 weeks Summer Sessions AM & PM Classes Session S(,ssion Session Session Session 1 2 3 4 5 6/05-6/16 pm class only 6/19-6/30 7/6-7/14 • pro-rate 6 classes 7/17-7/28 7/31-8/11 Levels & Times: 1, 06/05 -06/16 pm classes only 2 3 4 5 Preregistration is mandatory for all group lessons and we encourage early registration due to the popularity of the group lesson program. The registration deadline for group lessons is the Saturday preceding each session at 12 noon. Late registration will be accepted on a space available basis or by special arrangement with the Aquatics Coordinator. Late sign-ups are subject to a, late fee of $5. 1,2,3 4,5,6,7 1,2,3 1,2,3 4,5,6, 7 1,2,3 4,5,6,7 1,2,3 1,2,3 10:00-10:30 am , 10:00-10:45'am 10:30-11 :00 am 11:00-11:30am 11:00-11:45am 5:00-5:30 pm 5:00-5:45 pm 5:30-6:00 pm 6:30-7:00 pm • • • •• • • 2000 Aquatics Program 37 �AQUATIC SEASON 2000! ParentllnfantfToddler Class ParentllnfantfToddler Fun Swim! The ParentllnfantIToddler program is <jesigned to assist parents in introducing their children, ages 6 'months up to 3 years of age, to water play and pre-swimming skills. The .course is designed to create an enjoyable, nonthreatening environment which allows parents to actively participate with their children in the leaming of water skills. This course is an ideal entry level program which begins to prepare your child for swim instruction as helshe grows into.more advanced level classes. Due to popular demand, we are expanding our special time period just for parents and toddlers to enjoy the play pool without ihe hustle and bustle of large groups, andlor older participants. Parents may practice swim instruction techniques learned in the Parentllnfantrroddler Instructional Class or just enjoy a quiet swim time with their children. This swim session is restricted to children between the ages of six (6) months and three (3) years of age. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times while in and out of the water. Parents are encouraged to bring their child's favorite water toy to these swim times in order to make.the child feel more comfortable. Flotation devices, such as water wings and air mattresses, are not permitted. The ParentllnfantIToddler program is composed of eight 1/2 hour classes, and will be held over a two week period; Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, Friday. Children should wear tight fllting pants or a swim suit, no diapers are allowed in the pool. Parents are . encouraged to bring your child's favorite water toy to add to the familiarity of theenvironmenl. Fee: Time: Days: No Diapers! Fee: $3 per parent and child couple MWF Sun 6/19-9/3 6/6-9/5 12:15-1:15 pm 11 am-12 noon $30 res/$35 non-res 11:45 to 12:15 or 6:00-6:30 pm Mon-Tues-Thur-Fri (2-weeks) Session 1 06119 -06130 Session 2 07/06 -07/14 Session 3 07/17 -07/28 Session 4 07131 -08/11 20906 a am 20906 bpm 20906 cam 20906 d pm 20906 e am 20906 f pm 20906 9 am 20906 h pm ,. iii, • ii"iW ~, 38 2000 Aquatics Program • �AQUATIC SEASON 2000! Water Exercise Deep Water Exercise Are your looking for an alternative to high impact aerobics and stair stepping? Or just looking for a healthy form of exercise? Well, this is the class for you! This specialty course is ideal for therapy patients, elderly, and fitness buffs! The Water Exercise program follows sound exercise principles while using water resistance to improve your cardiovascular system, tone muscles, and burn fat. The course is designed for different fitness buffs! The course is designed for different fitness levels and movement abiities, using a wide range of musical tempos. Males and females are encouraged to partiCipate, and swimming skills are not necessary. The Deep Water Exercise program is designed for the more energetic water exerciser. No advanced swimming skills are required, however, students must feel comfortable in deep water. This course is designed to provide students with a more strenuous cardioliascular workout than the beginner water exercise class. All students are required to bring to class an Aqua Jogger, which can be purchased at most local sporting good retailers or they are available for rent at the pool on a first come, first selVed basis. Instructor: Location: Fee: Anita Roger Fields Main Pool $30 'res/$35 non-res or $7.00 drop in rate $3.00 perclass equip. rental (optional) Special Senior Rate $5.00 drop-in rate ' Special Senior Rate $25.00 Session rate for 55+ Ins/ructor: Location: Fee: MonlWedlFri: MonlWedlFri: 20904-A 20904-8 20904-C 20904-0 20904-E 20904-F 20904-G 20904-H 20904-1 Instructor: TuesIThur: 20904-.1 20904-K 20904-L 20904-M 12noon-1 pm Session 1 6/05-6/16 6/19-6/30 7106- 7114 Session 4 7117-7128 Session 5 7131- 8111 Session 6 8114 - 8125 Session 7 8128-9108 Session 8 ' 9111-9122 Session 2 Session 3 Session 9 9/25-9/29 Anita Roger Fields Main Pool $30 res/$35 non-res or $7.00 drop it1rate $3.00 per class equip. rental (optional) Special Senior Rate $5.00 drop-in rate Special Senior Rate $25.00 Session 'rate for 55+ 20905-A 20905-8 20905-C 20905-0 20905-E 20905-F 20905-G 20905-H 20905-1 11 am-12 noon Session 1 6105 - 6116 Session 2 ' 6119 - 6130 Session 3 7106 - 7/14 Session 4 7/17 - 7/28 Session 5 7/31 - 8111 Session 6 8114 - 8125 Session 7 8128 - 9/08 Session 8 . 9/11 - 9/22, Session 9 9/25 - 9/29 TBA Bto 9pm Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 6106-6122 6127/7/13 7116-8103 818-8124 'benefits of water exercise: 1. INCREASE MUSCULAR ENDURANCE AND STRENGTH 2. DECREASEBODYFAT 3. INCREASE RANGE-OF-MOTION. 4. DECREASE BLOOD PRESSURE AND CHOLESTEROl. 5. MANAGE CHRONIC CONDITIONS SUCHASARTHRITIS, HYPERTENSION, AND BACK PROBLEMS. 6. IMPROVE ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING THAT INVOLVE AGILITY, BALANCE, COORDINATION, FLEXIBILITY, AND STRENGTH SUCH AS WALKING, LIFTING, STANDING, CARRYING, AND REACHING, . 2000 Aquatics Program 39 �AQUATIC SEASON 20001 Hercules Piranhas Swim Team! The City of Hercules will be offering a recreational swim team during the 2000 season. This program is designed for ages 5 to 18 who will be eligible to participate in all sanctioned practices, clinics, invitational meets, and . monthly socials. ~ participants Spring Season: 5/1/00 -6116100 . 13 and older 8&Under&9-12 6 & under 4 & under 7:00-8:00 p.m. 6:00-7:00 p.m. 5:00-8:00 p.ni. 4:30 -5:00pm Summer Season: 06119/00- 8118100 13 and older 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. 11-12years 8:30 -10:00 a.m. 9-10 years 8:30 -10:00 or 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. 7-8 years 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. 5-8 years 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. DateslTimes: Head Swim Coach: or or or or or 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 6:30 - 8:00p.m. 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 6:00 - 7:00 p.m . . Mon-Fri, 511-8/18 Swim Meets will be on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings ZackLisson • Parents are require to submit a refundable $100 deposft for required volunteer obligations. See parents handbook for further de/ails. Swimmers 15 -18 only have to pay $150 with no Deposit and no parent obligation required. A free 3-day trial for participants new to the Hercules Swim Team js available so that the participant can see if he/she are enjoying the team participation, as well as providing the opportunity for the coaching staff to evaluate the swimmer's ability. This 3-day trail begins with the first attendance. Last day to register June 1st .2000 or until filled 40 2000 Aquatics Program �AQUATIC SEASON 2000! Water Safety Aide for Aquatic Volunteers Hercules Master Swim Club (HMSC) This course is designed for those who wish to become a volunteer or instructor aide at the Hercules Swim Center. The training is designed for youth (ages 14-17), adults, and senior cttizens who desire furth!3r involvement in aquatic activities. The training consists of five days, with 3 to 5 hours per session. An additional five hours of training will be offered to those volunteers who wish to assist in Level VI or VII swim classes. Prerequisite: . Instructor: Fee: 20903-a Pacific Masters Swimming (PMS) is an organized swimming program for adults ages 19 and over. Individual members may participate in a variety of ways ranging from recreational lap swimming to international competition, however . participants are not required to compete as a member of the club. Some members join for health, fitness, comradery, or just plain fun! When you become a member of the United States Master Swimming (USMS), you are automatically covered for additional accident and liability insurance during all sanctioned events and workouts ..In addition, you will receive a subscription to SWIM magazine, a national swimming and fitness publication, and .a PMS Newsletter in every issue. Membership also includes borrowing privileges from the PMS library, and the privilege of participating in any PMS water event, clinic, and training groups. For further information, please contact our Aquatics Coordinator at 799-8291 or 799"8296. M/TfThIF Must be proficient in Level VI or equivalent Anita Roger Fields $30 resl$35 non-res . 6/19-6/30 9:00 -11 :OOam Title 22 First Aid for Public Safety Personnel The purpose of this course is to meet the specialized First Aid and CPR Training requirements of the California Administrative Code - 1jfie 22 required for Lifeguards, Police Officers, and Fire Fighters. This course will provide these First Responders wtth the knowledge and skills they need to help sustain life until more advanced help arrives. The course contains five (5) units. Students must successfully complete -every unit to become certified. Prerequisites: Current Certification in CPRFPR. Lifeguard training. Which includes CPRFPR taken concurrently or completed wnhen 30 days of the start of the session Instructor: Fee: Anna Roger-Fields $100/Res-$1101N0nresident 20910-A Mon-Fri Wed 6126-6/30' 7/5 20909-A Location: Fees: Mon-Fri MIW/F Main Pool $25 Annual USMS Membership Fee $25 for 10 visits $40 for 20 visits $60 for 30 visit pass $200 for full season 5/1-8/31 11:30am-1:00pm 9/1 - 9/29 11 :30am-1 :OOpm 7:30 -1 0:30pm 7:30 -10;30pm Master Club members may also swim during regular lap swim hours. 2000 Aquatics Program 41 �AQUATIC SEASON 2000! Lifeguard Training This comprehensive course provides American Red Cross certification in Lifeguard Training, CPR forthe Professional Rescuer, and First Aid. Students will Jeam how to handle special rescue equipment and emergency snuaUons. Prerequisites: 15 years of age by last class session and pass a swm skills test which includes: 1) Treading water for two (2) minutes, with arms across chest (legs only). 2) Swimming 500 yards continuously using crawl, side stroke, and breast stroke. 3) A surface dive and retrieving a 10 lb. objecl from a depth of 7 feet. Instructor: Fee: 20901-A Anita Roger-Fields $125 res/$135 non-res (including materials) MlWITh &'17-6115 6:30-10:00 pm Sat 6110 9:00 am-3:00pm 20901-8 MlWITh Sat 7117-6110 8'5 7:00-10:00 pm 9:00 am-3:00pm CPRforthe Professional Rescuer Challenge Course and Lifeguard Training Challenge Course These courses involve testing only for CPR for the Professional Rescuer (CPRFPR) Lifeguard Training and FirstAld in order to renew certification. • Prerequisites: 15 years of age, pass a swim skills test, previous certification in Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguarding and CPRFPR. Swim skills test includes: 1) Treading water for two (2) minutes, with arms across chest (legs only). 2) Swimming 500 yards continuously using crawi, side stroke, and breast stroke. 3) A surface dive and retrieving a 10 lb. object from a depth of 7 feet. Instructor: Fee: Anita Roger-Fie/ds CPRFPRon/y Ufeguard Training CPRFPR & First Aid $25 res/$30 non-res $50 res/$60 non-res BRING YOUR OWN MASK CPR Challenge 20902-A Sun 6111 9:00-1 :OOpm 20902-8 Sun e.'06 9:00-1 :OOpm Lifeguard Training Challenge 42 2000 Aquatics Program 20902-C Sun Wed 6111 6114 1:OO-2:00pm 9:00-11:00 & 3:00-5:00pm 20902-D Sun Wed e.'06 8114 1:00-2:00pm 9:00-12:00& 7:00-10:00pm �AQUATIC SEASON 2000! Water Safety Instructor Course This course will train to teach the American Red Cross Swimming Courses. Future instructors will learn how to use course materials, develop lesson plans, conduct classes, evaluate students, and complete course records. Insflllcfor: AnftaRoger-Fields Fee: $125 reSl$135 non-res (including materials) Pre-requisftes-17 yrs old ofage by the end oHhe oourse DemonsfJate level VI swimming ability( see page 45.) Pass a preocurse written and water safety skills test 20907-A Man & Thur 416c5-25 6:30-10:00pm Sat 4115 9:00- 3:00pm No Class 4124 & 4127 Scuba Why not enter the wonderful underwater world as certified scuba diver? Intermediate level swirrming ability is . necessary. Equipment needed: mask, fins, and snorkel. All course materials and books will be provided. Instruction includes all classroom, pool and ocean qert.ification. Instructor: Fee: Level: lime: Scott Creamer $225 res/$250 non-res Beginning 7-10 pm 21002-A OrientationClassPoolOcean- May 24 May 30 June 6,13,20 May 31 June 8,15,21 * June 24,25 21002-B Orientation July 26 Class Aug 1,8,15,22 PoolAug 2,10,17,23* Ocean Aug 26,27 *Dates subject to change . Personal gear can be bought from instructor for between $170-$190 t ., t •t 2000 Aquati~ Program 43 �HOW TO REGISTER L-_ _ G=E:.:...N::..:E~RA-=--::L::...:..:.IN. :.:F_O: . .:. . :R: . :M.: . A. :. : f. .;,.�O: . .:. . :N'- - - '" _ _w. :. . :. :. 'A. : L~K. :. .-.:.:N..:......:...R.:..:E::...:G::...:I:..=S:....:T...:...RA.::....:..::f...;,.IO::...:....:N,------, .1 1. All registration is on a first come, first serve basis unless specified in the course description. 2. Pre-registration for all programs is recommended. We encourage participants to register at least one week in advance ofttie course starting date. 3. Ple"ase make checks and/or money orders payable to the CITY OF HERCULES. 4. All registration fees must be accompanied by a completed registration form. A waiver of liability is also required for certain activities as specified in th.e course description. 5. A $5.00 late registration fee will be added to all registra.tion received one hour prior to a course starting time and/or after a course has begun. The late registrtion fee will not be added to some extended course sessions until after the second class meetihg as spcecified in the course description . S. Some courses may be canceled or combined due to lack of registration. 7. Proof of residency will be asked -upon registration. Driver's license, utility bill or other form of identification is acceptable. RESIDENTS ARE THOSE WHO RESIDE WITHIN THE THE CITY LIMITS OF HERCULES . 8. Registration and payment for one session does not guarantee enrollment in subsequent sessions, unless payment is received in full for all applicable sessions . 9'. Parents/Guardians must register their children if under the age of 18.. 10. If there are changes in the course schedule or if the course is fUll , you will be notified by our staff prior to the class starting date. 11. A mail drop is provided near the main entrance to the office if registration is received after regular business hours . PLEASE DO . NOT DROP OFF CASH PAYMENTS . REFUND POLICY 1. Refunds and/or transfers will Be granted on or before the first class meeting. No refunds or transfers will be granted after the firsi class meeting. There is a $10.00 ~serv.ice charge on all refunds initiated by the pa~icipant 2. If the course is canceled by the Hercules Recreation and Community Services, the participant will have the option of transferring to a similar program, or will be granted a full refund. 3. Refunds may be given after a course has begun due to ·a particular medical condition if a doctor's note is provided . These refunds are at the discretion of the ReC?reation SupervisaL . ." Summer 2000 Herculean 1. All walk in registrations are accepted at the_ Community Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Office hours are Mondaythru Thursday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, and Friday, 9:00am to 5:00 pm . 2. Pre registration is recommended for all programs at least one week prior to the starting date of the course. MAIL-IN REGISTRATION 1. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure. Copies of the registration forrn may be made jf more forms are necessary. 2. Please enclose your payment inform~tion . Payments may be made by VISA, Mastercard, Check, Money Order. Please -do not mail or drop off cash payments. 3. You may mail your registration form and payment to he Hercules Communrty/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio ~a lley Road. Hercules , CA. 94547. A course receipt will be mailed to you confirming your registr~tion in to the class. If you have not received verification of your registration by the first class meeting, please call the Hercules Recreation and Community Services at 510799-8291. 6. If your registration check is returned to' you, the class is full and you will automatically be placed on a waiting list. 14. I PHONE IN REGISTRATIoN . ___:..-:....:=.:...:=...:.:-.:....:...=:.:=...:...:::....:~-=-..:..:...:....::...:..~_--l 1. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure for each participant and program you are interested in. Make sure you have your VISA or Mastercard information available when you call. This information include the name of the card holder, the account number, and the expiration date. 2. Phone in registration will be accepted during regular business hours and/or by leaving a voic~mail message on our registration line (799-8291) if you are registering by phone after hours, please include all the necessary information on the registration fo.rm and payment form, including a contact number so our staff may contact you for further information in ord~r to process your registration. will FAX INFORMATION 1. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure and fax to (510) 799-8288. VISA and Mas'tercard payments will only be accepted for fax registration. �City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Reg~tration Form Parent/Guardian Naple (ifparticipailt is under 18 yrs ofage): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _--:::--::-_::;-_ _-,-_ _ _ _ __ Daytime Phone: _ _ _ _ _ __ Address: _ _ _ _-,--_ _ _ _ _ _ _ City: _ _ _ _ _ _ Zip Code: _ _ _--'Evening Phone: _ _ _ _ _ __ Dates Course Number and Title Birthdate Participant's Name . Times (if under ISyr) \ \ \ \ I. 2. 3. 4. \ \ \ . \ Credit Card Type: _ _ _ MasterCard _ _ _ VISA Card No. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Exp. Date: _1_ _1_'_ Authorized Cardho[der Signature: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _----'-_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Date: _ _ _ _----'-_ _ 1 ununtand Ihlll the aty of Hercules doa not carry specific In.suranu to cOlier pllrtldplUl# or sp«taton of Parks and R«retUioll sponsored act/times. I hereby IUSU~ tht r~k 6/ my injuria, or that of said minor, tlUIl mil! be sustained In the pIITS"11 0/ rtcreaJion llCUll/dts, and larnu dischll,.gt tht City of Hercules, itS officers, IIgtlUS, and employees ftom IUIy IIctiOns. suits, damages, dtzlms, or judgOMnts Ihm may result from any property da""'lt or personal injuries that I ill' said minor nlay sustain whilt Ils/ng equipment ow,,~d "I' In the pqssession.of Iht Qty of Herellla, or whUt tngaged in sponsored act/llitia. I also agree to Indtmnih. dtfend, and hold harmless the City of Hercula, its officers, agents, 'tmd employea from any and a!1loss, da,""g~, liability. coSt or expense, arising out 0/ Ilny acts or omissions ofthe CJty or lis officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature: ---.,------::-:---,-::---:-:----,----:----::::----:--7 Date: (Parent/Guard.ian Signature if participant is under [S years of age) City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form Parent/Guardian Name (if participant is under IS yrs of age): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _---::--.---::::-_ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Daytime Phone: _ _ _ _ _ __ Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ City: _ _ _ _ _ Zip Code: _ _ _ _Evening PlIone: ._ _ _ _ _ _- .. Participant's Name Birthdate Course Number and Title Dates Times · (if under ISyr) L 2. 3. 4. '\ \ \ \ \ \ \ . \ Credit Card Type: _ _ _ Master(':.ard _ _ _ VISA . Card No. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Exp. Date: _1_ _1_ _ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ _ _-'-_ _ _ _ _~_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Date: _ _ _ _ _ __ Illnderstand that the CifY of Hercules doa not carry specifIC insufllnce to cover participants or spectators of Parks and RecreatlDIf sponsored IlctJvities. I hereby· ilssumt! the risk Df my injuries, or that of said minor, thili. may be s~llilfed in· tlte pursuit Df retreation activitia. and forever ·d1sdarge the City of Hercules, its offiun. Ilgents. and employees from any ad/DIU, IUits, damages, dtdnrs. or judgefMnts thai may fault from any profHfty damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain white using equlprMnt owned or Itt the possession o/the ell)' ilf Hercules. or while engaged In sponsored activitin. I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmlen tlte City 0/ HerCllies, lis officm, agents, lind emplo~n . from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or ixpense. arising out 0/ any acts or OmJsslDnI 0/the CIty Of its officers, agents, Of employees. Participant Signature: Date: (Parent/Guardian Signature ifparticipant is under .[S years of age) �NOTES �City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form Parent/Guardian Name (ifparticipailt is under 18 yrs of age): Address: _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ City: _ _ _ _ _ Zip Code: _ __ Participant's Name \. 2, 3, 4, , Birthdate (if under ISyr) \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ Daytime Phone: _ _ __ __ _ Phone: _ _ _ _ __ ~Evening Dates Course Nwnber and Title Credit Card Type: _ _ _,MasterCard _ _ _ VISA Times Card No, _ _ _ _ _ _- _ _ _ Exp, Date: _ ,_ _ , __ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ ____ Date: _ _ _ _ _ __ I undenllUfd that the City of HerCliles don not carry specific insurance to cover participants or lpecttdOrs of Parks lmd Recrt!tztion 'potlSond .ctiviJies. I hereby tuSUfM the risk of my injuria, or that of said minor, ,haL tnIly be sustained in Ihe punulJ of ncrelZlion Ilcti."ltia, IItfd /ornu disdaarge tht City 0/ Hercules. ilS officers. agents. and employees from 4ny actions, suiu, damages, dtdms. 01 judgeme.nts thai may resull from tury property dalftllge or personal Injuries that I or said minor may sustmn while using equlplMnl owned 01 In the possession of tht City 0/ Hercules. or while engaged In sponsored activities.. I also agree 10 indemnify, dt/end, and hold luum/en the City .o f Hercules, Its officers, agents. ami employees from any and all lost, damage,liability, cost or expense, arising out 0/ any acts or omissions ofthl! City or Its officers, agents. or employees. Participant Signature: ---,-:----:c---:c----,:-::---:-:---:--:-::----::-::---;:---;' Date: - - - - - - - (Parent/Guar~ian Signature if participant is under IS years of age) City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form Parent/Guardian Name (if participant is under 18 yrs of age): Daytime Phone: _ _ __ __ _ .Address: _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ City: _ _ _ _ _ Zip Code: _ _ _ _,Evening Phone: _ _ _ _ _ __ Participant's Name Birthdate (if under ISyr) L 2, \ \ 3, \ \ \ \ 4, \ \ Course Nwnber and Title Credit Card Type: _-,-_MasterCard _ _ _ VISA , . Card No, Dates Times _~_'----_ _ _ _ _ _ Exp, Date: _ ,__, __ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Date: _ _ __ _ __ I understand that the City 0/ Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I he.reby QSSUmt! the risk 0/ my injuries, or that 0/ sold minor, that. may be sustained In the pursuit of recuotion activities, a"d forever ·discharge the City 0/ Hu-cules, its officers, agents, and employees from IIny actions, suits, damages, c/Glms, or judgelMnts that may rault from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or lit the possession of the City of Hercules. or whUe engllged In sponsored Ilctivities. I also agree to indemnify, dtfend, and1rold harmless the City 0/ Hercula, its officm. agents, and employen from IIny and all loss, damage, liability, cost or upenst, arising out 0/ any acts or omisslolU ofthe CIty or lIS DlJicns, agents, or employees. Participant Signature: Date: (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under 18 years ofage) - -- - - - - - - - �NOTES �City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form Parent/Guardian Name (ifparticipailt is under IS yrs of age): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _-=-_-:----,:-:-_ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Daytime Phone: _ _ _ _ _ __ Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ City: _ _ _ _ _ _ Zip Code: _ _ _ _,Evening Phone: _ _ _ _ _ __ Participant's Name Dates Course Nwnber and Title Birthdate Times (if under ISyr) \ I. 2. 3. 4. \ \ \ \ \ \ \ Credit Card Type: _ _ _ MasterCard _ _ _ VISA Card No. _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ Exp. Date: _ ,_ _, _ _ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Date: _ _ _ _ _ __ I understand thai the aty of Hercules doa nol carry specific insurance 10 cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activitia. I hueby assUIfIL the risk of my injuria, or that of said minD" (hat may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activitia, and lor~er discharge the City of Hercula, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suits, damages, dainu, or judge~nts that may fesUlt from any property damage or personal injuria thai I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agru to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercula. Its officers. agents, and employus from any and aIL loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions ofthe City or its offiurs, agents, or tmployus. Participant Signature: -:::-----.,.::----:c:-=----:::---:-.,----c: --;-:-::-----;:--: Date: (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under IS years of age) City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form Parent/Guardian Name (if participant is under IS yrs of age): Daytime Phone: _ _ _ _ _ __ Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ City: _ _ _ _ _ Zip Code: _ _ _ _ Evening Phone: _ _ __ _ __ Participant's Name Birthdate Course Nwnber and Title Dates Times (if under ISyr) I. 2. 3. 4. \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ Credit Card Type: _ _ _ MasterCard _ _ _ VISA Card No. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Exp. Date: _ ,_ _ , _ _ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Date: _ _ _- - - I understand that the City of Hercules doa not carry specific insurance to cover participants or speelators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activitia. I hereby assu~ tht risk of my injuria, or that of said minor, that, may he sustained in the pursuit 0/ recrealion activitia, and forever discharge the City 0/ Hercules, its officers, agents, and employus from any actions, suits, damaga, claims, or Judge~nts that may rault from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or In the possession of the City of Hercula. or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agret to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City 0/ Hereuln, its officers, agents, and tmployets from any and all loss, damoge. liability, cost or expense, arising out 0/ any acts or omissions of the City or Its officers, agents, or employus. Participant Signature: Date: (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under IS years of age) �It's a Seller's Market. If you are serious about selling your propety, I am serious about getting you tbe highest & best price for it, along with excellent professional service. ASHAPANNU (5'10) 245-3335 ~2l GOLDEN SUN More POWER to My Recent Sales in Hercules in the past 30 Days 121 Sheffield 115 Mission Springs 227 Scotts Valley 310 Lilac Circle 254 Napoli Court Call me for a free market analysis of your home. Welcome to the New Millennium! Whether !IOU are 6Wjing M selling a Iwme. .. You've got a friend in Real Estate. A Special Gift For You For The Millennium list with. SI.<S<U\. Veruhl -- --aM. $OlIe Mote! Ask for Susan'S "SPECIAL Millennium Deal" For au fjow Real Estate Needs, CoIl. lStvku-Owner 758-7707 The Market;s HOT! 0a1/. Sl.<San Vendi[ now fM a FR&& MarMt Updau - on the web, v;sit SUSClNV&NDILR&aLT01WOM � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/0d149d95ea2ce2ce8b072d4aa77a5307.pdf 74ffc42cee7cccb5c3e7ceffc65f474d PDF Text Text THE HERCULEAN · CITY OF HERCULES INFORMATION AND ACTIVITY BROCHURE WINTER 2000 The Herculean City of Hercules 111 Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 Bulk Rate Permit #23 Rodeo, CA POSTAL PATRON �THE HERCULEAN WINTER 2000 • INFORMATION &ACTIVITYBROCHURE City Directory Ciiy Manager City Hall- General Information City Hall Fax Community/Swim Center Parks & Recreation Department Hercules Senior Center Finance Dept/Business license Business/Community Development Public Works & Engineering Inspection Request Line City Clerk Personnel - Job Hotline Police Department Rodeo-Hercules Fire District EMERGENCY ONLY 799-8206 799-8200 799-2521 799-8291 799-8291 799-8219 245-6509 799-8253 799-8241 799-8240 799-8215 City Council 799~206 799~204 799-8260 799-4561 911 Council meets the second & fourth Tuesday of each month. Mayor Herman Blackmon Vice Mayor Terry Segerberg Councilmember Andy Paras Councilmember D. T. Watson 799~253 Planning Commission Commission meets the first and third Monday of each month. Stephen Lawton Kris Valstad Ed Balico Trevor Evans-Young, Sr. Richard Mitchell Wayne Lawrence Community Services Commission 799~230 Commission meets the second Monday of each month. Michelle Itagaki Florencio Salltos Marylyn Judan Stephen Rosales Adele Laput Nicole Wilbur Kin Kin Sandhu Hercules Library Commission 799~230 CITY HALL HOURS: MONDAY ·FRIDAY 8:00 AM . 5:00 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS Mayor's Message City Scene Public Safety Public Services Hercules Schools Recreation & Community Rental Facilities Classes Adult Activities Youth Activities Martial Arts Senior Services Youth Services Teen Activity Program Sports & Fitness Job Openings 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 13 16 17 18 20 22 23 27 Commission meets the third Thursday of each month. Jacquelyn Harbert Barbara Rowl Lucio Raymundo Sr. Joanne Wart! Laveeda Johnson Garfield Byrd Gloria Evans-Young Jorge Alfaro For more information regarding meetings, please see our buUetin board at the ef/trance of the City HaD or cag 799-8215. Visit our websfte at WVi/W.CI.HERCULES.CA.US Chief Editor: Doreen Mathews Layout & Design: Pedro Jimenez Marsha Reynolds Jenny Smith Claudette Wade �In Memory November 5, 1932 - October 2, 2000 Ramon S. Taraya This edition ofthe Herculean is dedicated to the memory of. the late Councilmember, Ramon S. Taraya. . Councilmember Taraya served the community wholeheartedly and sought after what was in the best interest of the entire community. He is and will continue to be missed by City staff and the entire community. The Ramon S. Taraya Scholarship Fund A non-profit corporation has been established in Councilmember Taraya's memory to provide postsecondary educational scholarship( s) for residents of Hercules whose goals are to pursue a Bachelor or Associate Degree in the field oftheir choice. Scholarship(s) ranging from $100 to $1 ,000 will be awarded to a selected number of Hercules students. Individuals are eligible to <lpply ifthey meet the following criteria: • • • • Have resided in the City of Hercules for at least two (2) years; Submits a sealed offical high school or college transcript showing at least a2.0 GPA; Submits a completed scholarship application; and Submits a one p;lge typed written essay which answers the question: "IfI were Mayor of Hercules, what would I do for the betterment of the City?" Applications will be available February I, 2001. Scholarship(s) will be awarded based on the completed scholarship application and submitted essay. Applications, essays and transcripts must be postmarked no later than March 31, 2001. For more information, call (510) 799-0721 or e-mail taraya_scholarship@hotmail.com The Ramon S. Taraya Scholarship Fund If you would like to make a tax deductible donation in support of the Ramon S. Taraya Scholarship Fund, donations are accepted at any Wells Fargo Bank (Account No. 0529-200164) or mail to: The Ramon S. Taraya Scholarship Fund Corporation 1623 Swallow Way Hercules, CA 94547 Winter 2000 Herculean 1 �Mayor's Message "Mayor Herman Blaclallon" AUDITING THE VISION During the summer of 2000, the Coro Foundation assigned a select group of young, graduate-level scholars to the City of Hercules because, in many ways, we represented the ideal Case Study of a small American city struggling to fund services within an environment of rising expectations. Given their findings, perhaps it is more fitting that we examine the achievements of the past four years within the context of this prestigious organization's conclusion that our community and its leadership has been immensely successful in its work. Seated just in time to bear the full brunt of the expectations outlined in the 1995 Hercules Quality-of-Life Polls, this council accepted the challenge to develop a comprehensive plan to safeguard and expand, where possible, those services essential to a community growing in size and sophistication. Soon thereafter (Spring 1997) we finalized a new operating vision and began its execution. Here are a few of OUf achievements to date: First, we brought a screeching halt to existing plans to outsource Public Safety and eliminate our Police Department; instead, we implemented plans to expand public Safety, overtime, to its current level. By 1998, the city's deficit of$347,000 had been eliminated; our surplus is currently $150,00 and growing; and estimated incremental tax revenues of$l.3 million are projected for the 2003-2004 two-year hudget cycle. We found a way to open City Hall to the public five days a week; instituted a set of standing sub-committees to directly support a staff laboring mightily under expanded roles, due to cuts and under-funding from previous eras. In addition to establishing the subcommittee process, this council instituted a fair and equitable system to replenish its commissions; moving away from the closed system that characterized earlier bodies, to a system of merit, based on qualified applicantS, selected from expanded pools . The benefits of these efforts are now reflected in the ongoing achievements of our Business Development, Education, and Wastewater Subcommittees; and our Planning, Library, and Community Services Commissions . This Council's hands-on efforts resulted in the awarding of the new Train Station to Hercules, subsequently 2 Winfer 2000 Herculean climaxed by a successful campaign to procure funding from Sacramento to build it; our Education Subcommittee successfully negotiated the funding of a fully configured High/Middle School with the Office of Public School Construction, through negotiations with Assemblyman Torlakson, WCCUSD Superintendent Johnston, and State Senator Green. We waged a successful campaign for Measure M that will result in the complete rebuilding of Hercules and Ohlone Schools . This Council's core leadership conducted countless hours of study, and provided oversight and direction to staff on more than twenty eight projects, completed or in progress, with a gross value exceeding $700 million. We took on the long avoided and extremely complex task of institutionalizing "smart growth" through our District Plan, in order to preserve the Hercules quality of life. More significantly, commercial development is expected to provide an additional $1.3 million in sales tax revenues by the end of the 2003/4 Fiscal Year-without appreciable changes to environmental quality. All residential development must pay its own way in accordance with our Development Impact Fee Program, recently rolled out by this Council. Let me conclude by stating that we did stop from time to time to ask the community how it felt about our efforts. Community buy-in was almost unanimous: the 1999 comprehensive poll conducted by Zell and Associates indicated an approval rating well in excess of 80%; and at some level, every member of this council has been instrumental in these achievements . Finally, I must say that the history of democratic institutions shows them to be extremely forgiving, resilient, and, in most instances, able to withstand the occasional personality andlor decorum transgression we sometimes witnessed on the leadership platform. Democracy has endured much worse. On the other hand, the aforementioned achievements provide volumes of evidence that we ably handled the community's business. I remain convinced that we have done quite well for Hercules and there is little question that everyone is better for it. Good luck and best wishes as we proceed into the millennium. �City Scene " 100 Year Birthday Celebration" YOU ARE CORDIAlLY INWlED TO: .. 10Uh Birthday Centennial Recognition Night .~*:Centennial Ba1l A~(e . . Friday- December 1f- 2000 7:00PM to 9:00PM City Hall Coundl Cbambers 111 Civic Drive Hercules, Ol 94547 Hosted by the Hercules Community Services Commission ...: ~..... : ,..~ ", -," : ::,)j} . . :7\,- , ·' :. "', - .. ... Saturday- December 16,2000 8:00PM to 12:00PM .Community Family Birthday Party Community Center 2001 Refirgio Valley Road Hercules, Ol Saturday- December 16, 2000 JO:ooam to 2:00pm Community Swim Center 2001 RefUgio Valley Road E vents: Live Entertainment ClownslFace PaintinglMagic Shows Cable Car(fazz Band Non-Profit/Community Group Displays Free Lunch and Birthday Cake And Much More! Park at the Creekside Shopping Center and take the Free Shuttle Bus to the party. Then take the Shuttle to the City of Hercules Museum at tbe EIistorical Clubhouse. Hosted by the Hercules EIistorical Society. " . .. Hercules Residents Only Baby sitting will be provided. I For InfOrmation and to RSVP by December 12, 2000please call (510) 799-8230 or 779-8234 .:£ii . .. . .... . : ,..~ ". "' Winter 2000 Herculean 3 �Public Safety "EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS" Winter Storm Watch - Are you prepared? Winter storms in California can be deadly, causing flooding, high coastal surf, mudslides, snowstorms, and avalanches. Your city, county, and state Offices of Emergency Services have prepared these brief safety tips to help you prepare for a safe winter. Wherever you live or travel, you should be aware of the dangers of a winter storm and be prepared to cope with one. For more information on the history offlooding in your area, and how you and your family can prepare for winter, call your city or county Office of Emergency Services (in the Government section of the telephone book). Most homeowner's insurance policies do not offer protection against flood losses. For information about flood insurance, call your local insurance agent, or calJ the National Flood Insurance PrOgranl at (800) 638-6620 or (707) 765-1363 . ---------- --- ---- r --------------- BEFORETBESfORM • • • • • • • • Store supplies in a handy location First aid kit and essential medicines Food (packaged, canned, no-cook, baby food, and for special diets) Can opener (non-electric) Portable radio, flashlights, and spare batteries Keepyour carfueled; ifelectric power is cut off, fiIling stations may not be able to operate. Know safe routes from your home or office to high, safe ground. Keep sandbags, plywood, plastic sheeting, and lumber handy for emergency waterproofing. • Do not try to drive over a flooded road You could be I stranded and trapped I • If your car stalls, abandon it IMMEDIATELY and seek higher ground. Many people drown while trying to rescue their cars. • Do not "sightsee" in flooded areas. Do not try to enter areas blocked offby local authorities. • Avoid unnecessary trips. If you must travel during the storm, dress wannJy. Advise others of your destination. • Use the telephone ONLY for family emergency needs or to report dangerous conditions. Tum to a local radio or television station for emergency information and instmctions from local authorities. WHEN YOU RECEIVE A SlORM WARNING AFfERlHESlORM • • DO NOT TURN GAS BACK ON YOURSELF. Rely on utility • Store drinkingwater in closed, clean containers in case water service is intemlpted. If flooding is likely, and time permits, move essential items and furniture to upper floors of your home. If advised by local authorities to leave your home, move to a safe area before access is cut offby flood water. Leave a note inside your home telling friends and relatives where you have gone. • Before leaving, tum off all electric circuits at the fuse panel by pulling the main switch, or disconnect all electrical appliances. Shut off the gas service at the meter and turn off water service at the main valve. DURINGTBESlORM • • Avoid areas subject to sudden flooding. Do not try to cross a flowing stream where water is above your knees. You could be swept away by storm currents 4 Winter 2000 Herculean company crews. • Do not use fresh food that has COme in contact with flood waters. • Follow local instructions regarding the safety of drinking water. Ifin doubt, boil or purifY water before drinking; have wells pumped out and the water tested before drinking. • Avoid disaster areas; your presence could hamper rescue and other emergency operations, and you might be in danger. • Do not handle live electrical equipment in wet areas. If electrical equipment or appliances have been in contact with water, have them checked before use. • Use flashlights - NOT lanterns, matches, or candles - to examine buildings; flammable may be inside. • Avoid downed power lines and broken gas lines; report them immediately to the electric or gas company, police, or fire department. • Stay tuned to radio or television for information and instructions from local authorities. �Public Safety "Avoid the 25" Don't Make Us Your Designated Driver The drunk driver on the roadway probably presents th.e greatest danger to the general public than any other criminal. These drivers are not necessarily bad people but, by the simple act of driving while intoxicated, they become potential killers. They can injure or kill innocent victims and ruin their own lives by their actions. If you are arrested for misdemeanor drunk driving, you can count on a hefty fine, time in jail, suspension of your driver's license and a large increase in your vehicle insurance. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that ofthe 41 ,611 fatal motor vehicle accidents in 1999, 38% were alcohol related, accounting for 15,786 deaths. This is the leading factor in motor vehicle deaths. Traffic crashes are the greatest single cause of death in ages 6 through 33. Almost half of these fatalities are alcohol related crashes. California had 1,351 alcohol related traffic deaths in 1999. One million people a year are injured in alcohol related traffic accidents. It is estimated that 2.6 million dmnk driving crashes each year victimize four million innocent people who are injured or have their vehicles damaged. All twenty-five Contra Costa County Law Enforcement agencies have banded together to create a multi -agency task force to focus on cracking down on drunk drivers. This task force, known as the "Avoid the 25" in reference to the 25 agencies involved, will conduct DUl checkpoints throughout the County and will dedicate traffic units solely for D Ul enforcement. The Hercules Police Department will actively participate in this program. There will be "zero tolerance" for drunk drivers, you will be arrested and prosecuted. or her drive. Report to a local law enforcement agency anyone who seems to be driving under the influence. Cell phones are great for this, as there is no time lag. Be sure to give a good description of the vehicle, the driver, and the direction of travel. You may save the life of an innocent person. Happy Holidays To Our Hercules Family From N.A.A.C.P. Hercules /Pinole /Rodeo / Crockett Branch There is a part we all can play in keeping our streets safe. Foremost, we must be responsible, which would include not driving whilcunder the influence, having a designated driver, or calling a cab. If you have a --frieod who has hadtoo much to drink, don't!ethim Join us at our monthly meeting every 2nd Wednesday of the month 7:30 p.m. at the Mechanics Bank Operation Center, 725 Alfred Nobel Drive, Hercules. For more info call (510)869-3839. Winter 2000 Herculean 5 �Public Safety CITIZEN POLICE ACADEMY The Hercules PoliceDepartment will be sponsoring its first Citizen Police Academy in Spring, 2001. Persons who live or work in the City of Hercules are invited to participate in this 15 week program. The Citizen Police Academy is tentatively scheduled to start May 16,2001 and will meet one night a week from 7:00 p,m. to 9:30 p.m. "ERCULES POLICE Students will receive instruction in Police Organization & Criminal Justice System, Patrol Procedures, Fireanns Training, Police K-9 Uses, Narcotic Enforcement and many other topics. Who Can Participate? Candidates must meet the following criteria: • • • • Minimwn age of18 Live or work in the City of Hercules No felony convictions No misdemeanor convictions within one year of application. Interested applicants should contact: Commander Fred Deltorchio Hercules Police Department (510) 799-8267 6 Winter 2000 Herculean 'I HERCULES POLICE DEPARTMENT MOST FREQUENT CALLS False A1anns Suspicious Circumstances Juvenile Complaints Misc. Disturbances Other Calls: Assaults Burglary Residential Automobile Auto Theft \\mdalism Jul 92 18 19 31 96 ~ 99 35 32 24 29 24 23 7 8 6 I 9 5 5 4 4 16 II 29 8 6 14 Aug II �Public Safety Rodeo-Hercules Fire District WISHING YOU A HAPPY AND SAFE HOLIDAY SEASON The Rodeo Hercules Fire District would like to take this opportunity to wish all a happy and safe holiday season and to remind everyone 10 foHow Ihese simple safety rules: Ifa rut tree is part of your holiday celebration, make sure it is kept in a water container the entire time it is in your home. Make a fresh rut at the base of the tree prior to placing in your tree stand. Be certain to check the water level every day. A fresh rut tree can absorb more than a quart of water each day, more in a warm environment. If candles are used in your holiday celebration, make sure they are not placed near combustible materials such as curtains. Keep children away from lit candles and do not leave a candle unattended Make certain all your candles are out before leaving your home or going to bed. DO NOT place lighted candles on a live or green tree. When using a fireplace, take special care that no combustible materials such as a Christmas tree, are placed too close. Do not burn decorative materials in your fireplace. When cooking, be especially careful ,vith children; keep them away from the oven or stove. Don't wear loose fitting clothing when cooking. Shirt sleeves or loose clothing can be ignited when leaning over a hot burner. Finally, check your smoke delectors, be sure Ihey are working, change batteries and lesl the detector with the built in test button. Ifyou have a problem with a detector and are not certain if it is working, call the fire department at 799-4561 and we will send someone oul to check it for you. Beverly Scherf, PH.D. FireplacelWoodstove Safety The Fire District continues 10 respond to fires which are directly related to the improper use and maintenance of fireplaces. For your safety, it is snggested that you adhere to the following whenever dealing with wood buring appliances, i.e. fireplaces or wood stoves: Have your chimney cleaned and isnpected by an experienced chimney sweep at the beginning of each buring season. Have a spark arrestor properly installed on the chimney. Make certain there are no tree limbs or branches hanging over or near the chimney opening. Make sure there are no combustible furnishings or decorations hanging near the fireplace opening where they might ignite 3ndpsread fire. Tesl the operation of your chinmey damper 10 be sure il is wOikingproperly. Be certain il is open before lighting a flre! Burn Duly wood or approved materials in your fireplace. If you have a flreplace insert, wood stove or pellet stove, follow the manufacturers instructions carefully. Never bum wood in a decorative gas fireplace. If your fireplace has ceramic or artificial logs installed, do not remove them and attempt to bum wood or artificial type fire logs. Most importantly, when you clean your fireplace, properly dispose of fireplace ashes. Take ashes outside and store away from combustible materials for alleast two days. If not handled properly, hot embers may still remain deep wilhin the ashes. Do no put ashes in paper, plastic or cardboard containers or place within your garage or against the'outside of your home. Psychologist 1500 Sycamore Avenue, Suite B9-B Hercules, CA 94547 (510) 799-7495 PSY 16604 Winter 2000 Herc.ulean 7 �Public Services WILDLIFE IN HERCULES CITY PARKS INFORMATION There is considerable wildlife within the city limits of Most of the play structure equipment at the City Parks is Hercules including deer, Raccoon, Opossums, Skunks, over 18 years old and are showing extreme signs of wear Snakes, and occasionally a Coyote. The wild animals were and tear. Most of these are obsolete and therefore, are here long before us and in orderto coexist residents should beyond repair (either because there are no replacement take reasonable precautions to protect personal property parts available, or because they are no longer compliant and pets as follows: with the new laws and regulations). Be sure to fasten garbage can lids tightly. Coyotes like meat and fish dishes but will also eat oats, vegetables and fruits, so dispose of these foods properly. The City of Hercules will be replacing and upgrading most play structures in the Parks according to criteria to be adopted through needs and usage. Clear awa y bushes and dense weeds where rodents, reptiles, and insects dwell. The greater part of a coyote's diet consists of these critters . Prop 12, The Open Space Funding Advisory Committee and ''Trees for Millennium" will provide us with the necessary funding to execute these much needed repairs and replacements. This will take time, effort, planning and Pick up the family pet's food dish at night. Opossums and . coordination. other wild animals are not above a free domestic pet meal. Refugio Valley Park will be completely upgraded, new Be sure to plug openings in foundations, walls, steps and lighting and play structures, more picnic areas, side trees porches to discourage snakes making themselves at home replaced and the lake dredged and cleaned. in them. Mow lawns and fields. Since snakes cannot snrvive on hot, bare surfaces, remove lumber, trash, brush, rock piles and anything that might afford shade or hiding places. Refrain from leaving food outside for Feral cats. Food left out may attract coyotes or other predatory animals which can cause property damage or attack domestic pets. Friends of the Hercules Library WANTED Uniglobe Inhouse Travel Elisa Crosetti, Travel Consultant Hercules Travel Service 149 Tuscany Court Hercules, CA 94547 (510)245-3137 FAX (510) 245-2035 E-mail: tIvin4u@home.com 8 Winter 2000 Herculean Used Book Donations Help the Friends by donating your gently used children or adult fiction and non-fiction books for our used book sale. A collection box is now in place at Hercules' Albertsons. http://members.home.com/hercules1ibrary/ �Hercules Schools "Principal:S Report" Hercules Elementary School All Hercules ' residents will be happy to know that Hercules Elementary School test scores are rising in a dramatic way. In the past few years, the staff, parents and students of Hercules Elementary School have worked together with resources from the West Contra Costa Unified School District to improve student achievement, and we have been very successful. Our SAT 9 test scores for the past three years have been rising in all areas and at all grade levels. Our Academic Performance Index rose 73 points, from 668 in 1999 to 741 this year. Of course test scores and API figures are just one aspect of a quality educational program. In the last two years, the staff and parents have worked together to cultivate new resources and implement programs to support student achievement. We have replaced our computer lob with 28 brand new Pentium II processors and an ISDN Intemet connection. West Contra Costa School District has given our Hercules Elementary $32,000 to update our library collection and automate our circulation and catalog systems. Last year the district provided funds for an early-back literacy program and an after-school Homework Club to support all students in achieving grade-level standards. Hercules Elementary has been chosen by the school district to pilot a learning-center program. Two full-time resource specialist teachers, a half time full-inclusion teacher, and four teaching assistants work to meet the needs of our special education students and provide intervention instruction when needed. The staff at Hercules Elementary invites all community members to visit the school. Our hard work has paid off. Come see! Please call 799-3930 to schedule a tour. Galen Murphy, Principal Hercules Elementary School lp M O I1<1~y to Hercu ' es Fami lY Chi,bd Care . .. q " FH,1<ty 6,15.m - 6,50pm 510.245.3240 [<1".1 p!.c<: f" in Fa "is ;m d toc\c\ I"" Low st.if to child J·atio •Age- apPJ·opHat" actiVitJ - GJ·e.t indOOJ· .nd o llt~om pl.y areas Visit li S online.t WNW hetc"lescitv.com/d avcqte Winter 2000 Herculean 9 �RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES Recreation & Community Services Staff UPCOMINC COMMUNITY EVENTS FOR 2001! Administration, 111 Civic Drive, (510) 799-8230 Recreation Manager ............ .................... VACANT Administrative Secretary........................... Jenny Smith Community Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road, (510) 799-8291 Facility Rentals, Recreation Classes, and Sports Recreation SupeNisor. ... .......... ...................... Greg Dwyer 100TH YEAR CELEBRATION!! DECEMBER 15 & 16, 2000 Facility Coordinator........................................Gaby Flores Sports Coordinator.................................... Tony Melendez For details, please contact Adele at 799- 1371 or Claudette at 799-8234. Senior Services, Aquatics, and Community Events Recreation SupeNisor..... .......................... Pedro Jimenez Aquatics Coordinator.................................... Mike Arwine Senior Center Coordinator......... ... .............. Janet Bewley Community Events Specialist.............. Janine Shaheed Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 15, 2001 For more information, please call: (510) 199-8294 Child Care and Teens Services Recreation SupeNisor........................... Marsha Reynolds Hanna Ranch Child Care 2480 Refugio Valley Road, (510) 245-4803 Child Care Coordinator.... ... ....... ....... ........ . Beverly Dupree Lupine Child Care 1905 Lupine Road, (510) 799-8259 Child Care Coordinator...................... ........ .. ..... Diana Fall Ohlone Child Care 1616 Pheasant Drive, (510) 799-8224 Child Care Coordinator....................................... Gwen Hill 10 Winter 2000 Herculean Hercules Flea Market April 14, 2001 For more information, please call: (510) 199-8294 �Rental Facilities '';." "'), ,._.~~.:r·.:,.) :,:~i'. };';' fietfier you are fiosting a weaaing reception, Girtfiaay party, or any otfier specia{ occasion, tfie J{ercu{es Par~ ana 'J?screation invites you to sfiare your precious moments in any of our avai{aGre faciaties. Wefcome!! The Foxboro Community Center is located at 1025 Canterbury Avenue, situated in the Foxboro Neighborhood Park. This facility is best suited for small parties and meetings not to exceed 48 people. The facility has one small assembly room, restrooms, street parking, and a large outdoor park area including tennis and basketball courts. This facility does not have kitchen facilities . . The Hercules Senior Center is located at 111 Civic Drive, adjacent to the City Center Plaza. This facility is best suited for parties and meetings not to exceed 100 people. It has one large assembly room, with a wooden floor suitable for dancing. Additional areas include a kitchen, outdoor patio area with barbeque, restrooms, and large parking lot. ""; ' The Ohlone Community Center is located at 190 Turquoise Drive, adjacent to the Ohlone Neighborhood Park. This facility is best suited for small parties and meetings not to exceed 75 people. The Ohlone Center has one medium sized assembly room, a residential kitchen, outdoor patio, restrooms, and a small parking lot. The Historic Clubhouse is located at 535 Railroad Avenue overlooking the beautiful San Pablo Bay. Th is facility is in the City's Historic District and is registered as a National Historic Building . It is best suited for parties, fundraisers, and wedding receptions not to exceed 160 people. It has one large assembly room, a kitchen, serving room, bar room, bay window alcove, restrooms, and a parking lot. Winter 2000 Herculean II �Rental Facilities ..., "'-- ,- , .,. enta! Proceaures: :For aetailea info nnation on renta[fees, aate availa6iCity, ana app[ication ~~ .. . proceaures, you may pic(up a :FaciCity ~pp[ication pacl(g.t at tlie Community/Swim Center • auring nonna[ 6usiness fiours. 'Tfie pacl(g.t contains step-6y-step instructions for 600king a[[ of tlie City's facilities. 'l{.eservations wil[ 6e receivec£ on a first come, first serve 6asis. --~.~. 'l{.eservations wife a&o 6e ta/(g.n no more tlian one year in ac£vance, ana no Cess tlian one montli prior to tlie event aate. The Community/Swim Center is located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. This facility is situated within a beautiful valley surrounded by eucalyptus groves and open space. This facilty is best suited for parties, fundraisers, and other social events not to exceed 300 people. The Community Center includes one large assembly room with a portable stage, three multi-purpose rooms, outdoor patio area, restrooms, I Refugio Valley Park Gazebo is very popular fo r outdoor weddings because of its unique design and proximity to the lake. The scenic view and easy access provide a unique location for any outdoor celebration! Electricity is available, however, rental does not include tables or chairs. 12 Winter 2000 Hercu lean The Community Center Gymnasium is available for rental for volleyball and basketball games for private individuals or company events! Rental includes sports eq uipment, portable bleacher units, restrooms, outdoor patio area, and parking lot. private or company rentals. There is a two hour minimum on all field rentals. Rental of these facilities does not include sports equipment or field preparations. �CLASSES COOKING T HAI-THAI DELICIOUS AND IMPRESSIVE APPET IZERS The first Thai means free and fun, the second one means Thai flavors. So free to choose, fun to cook, and flavorful to eat are the key ingredients of this hands-on Thai cooking class. Chat Mingkwan, a popular Thai Chef will lead ou in exploration of exotic herbs and spices such as kaffir lime, galangal and lemon grass. You will become familiar with new ingredients and cooking technique and learn to prepare authentic dishes using very simple methods. Please bring a chefs knife or cleaver, apron and cutting board. Discover many easy ways to create a variety of appetizers such as Canapes, Mini Purses, Satays and Petit Fruit Tarts. We will prepare all sorts of appetizers from various cuisines and cultures. In addition to handson cooking , we will cut, paste, shape and decorate out food into a delicious culinary artwork and finally our dinner. Bring your own knife, apron, cutting board and perhaps a carry-out box. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Kitchen Chat Mingkwon $35 Res/$40 Non-Res' ' $10 Food Fee already included Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Kitchen Chat Mingkwon $35 Res/$40 Non-Res' '$10 Food Fee already included 41544-A Tues 11544-B Tues 02/20 6:30pm - 9:30pm 04/17 6:30pm-9:30pm S USHI AND KAISEKIJAPANESE FOOD ART Learn the special skills, basic ingredients and techniques for making classic and California inspired sushi. Create the food art of Kaiseki for Japanese eating that highly emphasized a detail presentation. Chat Mingkwan, a popular chef and Asian cooking instructor will challenge you to roll a perfect sushi in this hands-on cooking class. With his degree in Design, Chat will inspire a creation in your own plate of Kaiseki. Bring a sharp knife or a fillet knife, apron, cutting board and your creativity . Location: Instructor: Fee: 41544- B Community/SWim Center, Kitchen Chat Mingkwan $35 Res/$40 Non-Res' *$10 Food fee already included Tues 03/06 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm PLANT BASE COOKING WITH RICE This is another way of healthy eating. We will cook with varieties of vegetable and rice in many possible methods, borrowing from all Asian culture and cuisine. Join us for hands-on preparing and tasting many flavorful, refreshing and healthy dishes of plant base and meat-free products. Chat Mingkwan, a popular chef and vegetarian cooking instructor will help you realize your own ability in transforming ordinary vegetable and rice into a mouth watering feast. Let's focus on a healty attitude. Bring your chef knife, apron, cutting board and a lot of appetite. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Kitchen Chat Mingkwon $35 Res/$40 Non-Res' '$10 Food Fee already included 41544-C Tues 02127 6:30pm-9:30pm Winter 2000 Herculean 13 �CLASSES "GET YOUR GROOVE ON" HIP-HOP DANCE CLASS "Get your groove on," is a hip-hop dance class where students will learn basic to advanced dance steps and techniques. This class will also promote the use of the students own creativity. There will be two classes offered . The classes are designed for youths between grades 5-8 and a separate class for teenagers, grades 9-12. The students will have performances based upon the dance routines that they have leamed . Location: Instructor: Fees:· Senior Center Marcus Dixon-Banks $75 Res/$85 Non-Res 41560-A Fri 41560-B Fri 01/05-03/23 6:00pm-7:30pm-Grades5-8 01/05-03/23 7:45pm-8:45pm-Grades9-12 TRADITIONAL FOLK DANCING BY KARl LAGAN INCORPORATED This class is a unique opportunity for those interested in the Philippine culture to pass on Traditional Folk Dances such as the Tinikling, Banga, Maria Clara, and Sultana to future generations within our community. Karilagan, Incorporated was formed in September 1995 to provide youths with a positive altemativeto negative pressure, and has now joined forces with the City of Hercules Recreation and Community Services Division . These classes are ongoing and students may enroll at any time. Performances are held throughoutthe Bay Area, and all levels of experience are welcome! Active parent participation is required. Location: Times: Instructors: Fee: Senior Center Friday, 6:30 pm-10:30 pm Lilli Abrantes and Adele Laput $25 per family plus costumes 14 Winter 2000 Herculean HERCULES PUBLIC STARGAZING ~ Looking for something different for an evening out? Want something fun, educational, and free to do in the evening with the children? Under clear night skies' right here in Hercules, see exciting, brilliant views of the moon , planets, beautiful star clusters, galaxies, the Milky Way, and other wonders through telescopes and binoculars, and learn about what you see. Come to our public stargazing program conducted by experienced amateur astronomers for the benefit and enjoyment of sky watchers of all ages. If you are a teacher, bring your class; if a parent, bring you r children. If you are an amateur astronomer, novice or expert, bring your own binoculars and telescopes and share your knowledge and enthusiasm. Please, no smoking or alcohol, and no flashlights withouta red fifte~ Dress warm. For more information, call (510) 526-5974. On scheduled evenings, call (510) 799-8237 after 7:30 p.rn Location: Foxboro Neighborhood Park David Harris, Lance Shaw, & Watt Meadows No Charge 01120,02117,03117,04/14,04121,05/19 Time: Sat At dusk 'Weather permitting! Partly cloudy OK! Instructors: Fee: Dates: ASPIRING WRITERS These writing courses are designed for adults or teens who are intermediate/advanced writers . Participants will explore all forms of writing depending on the interests of class members . Various forms will include biographies, autobiographies,journals, essays, short stories, novels, and poetry. Information on how to market one's writing will also be provided throughoutthe course. Location: Instructor: Fee: Cummunity/Swim Center, Press Room Sue Clark $50 Res/$55 Non-Res 41501-A 11501-A Wed Wed 01/17-03/14 03/2 1-05/16 7:30pm-9:00pm 7:30pm-9:00pm �CLASSES SOUTHEAST ASIAN CUISINE Southeast Asian cuisine is a new and hottheme in ourculinary scene. With the recent opening of Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar(Burma), and Laos; an infiux of tastes awaits your challenge. And who can forget your favorite dishes from Thailand, Indonesia and India. In this hands-on cooking class, each popular dish will represent its country at our dinner table. And our team will represent each country to duplicate the popular dish. Bring your good chef knife, cutting board and apron. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Kitchen Chat Mingkwan ~.-h~-'?( $40 Resl$45 Non-Res ($12 Food fee included) 11544-A Tues 04/10 6:30pm-9:30pm BASIC FIRST AID TRAINING Medic First Aid is a basic eight hour training course in emergency care. CPR and other important emergency care skills are combined in the course, which allows the studentto function with one consistent set of priorities in a medical emergency. The training is accomplished in seven modules of instruction, and students will receive a wallet card & certificate of completion. Please bring a bag lunch. Location: Instructor: Community/Swim Center, Press Room Delucchi's First Aid Training Certified Instructors $45 Res/$50 Non-Res, plus a $5 materials fee for certification packet and handbook. MODEL AIRPLANE BUILDING AND FLYING Youths, ages 9-17 will enjoy learning how to build and fiy their own model airplanes. Students will build a variety of hand launched and catapult type gliders capable of several minutes in the air. Students who have finished building and trimming their glider will be able to enter locally sponsored contest and receive awards. Continuing Students will build more advanced balsa wood model includin gas powered. All students must join the Academy of Model Aeronauticswhich will allow the studentto fty his or her model under liability and accidentlmedicalinsurance. Parents are welcome to attend. For more information call (510) 245-9310 after 6:00 pm or (415) 899-9111 during the day . More information on web site: http://www.jps.netlhemanlee Hanna Ranch Child Care Center 2480 Refugio Valley Road Heman Lee $25 Resl$30 Non-Res Location : Instructor: Starting 2000 Fee: 51533-A Sat 03/03-03/31 9:00am-11 :OOpm KARATE-FOR-HEALTH & SELF DEFENSE (FOR ADULTS AND YOUTHS 16 AND OVER) CARDIO-PULMONARY G~i RESUSCITATION (CPR). ~ ., Would you like to be in better shape and feel better about yourself? Would you like to look and act more confident? Would you like to increase your energy level and lower your blood pressure? Do you want to start an exercise program but want something more meaningful? Come join our KarateFor-Health program. You will learn techniques such as calisthenic exercises, punching, kicking and blocking drills, pre-arranged forms (choreographed sets of movements), self defense techniques, Chi Gung (Qigong) exercises and mediation. 'Wear gym clothes the first few classes until the karate uniforms are available (at extra cost). This course will teach one-rescuer CPR and foreign body airway obstruction for adults, children, and infants. The class will consist of lecture and practice on mannequins: The teachings follow those approved by the Joumal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). A certificate of completion will be issued through Delucchi's First Aid Training and Supply. Location : Hercules Senior Center 111 Civic Drive Fees: $50 Res/$55 Non-Res - Monthly $30 Res/$35 Non-Res - for additional family members Classes are held on Tues & Thurs - 6:00pm to 7: Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Press Room Delucchi's First Aid Certified Instructors $35 Res/$40 Non-Res 51599-F 51599-G 51599-H 51599-1 41508-A Sat Fee: 41517-A Sat 02/10 03/10 8:00am-4:30pm December January February March 51599-J 51599-K April May 8:00am-11:00am Winter 2000 Herculean 15 �CLASSES OIL PAINTING Little Munchkins Oa!lcare Quality Care & a Nurturing Environment Have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors. Students will also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. The course allows students to learn on an individual basis at their own pace, while developing talents that they have been wishing to accomplish for years. There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply information will be provided when registering. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center Maria S.C. Davi $27 Res/$30 Non-Res 41516-A 11516-A 11516-6 Tues Tues Tues 1:00pm-3:00pm 1:00pm-3:00pm 1:00pm-3:00pm 03/13-05/01 05/15-07/03 ROMPER GYM Come explore with your child as they leam and grow. Romper Gym is designed especially for the two to four year old who wants to explore but requires parental assistance and encouragement. Matthew Silveria brings over 12 years of motivating and training experience to assist the parent in instructing their children to balance, control movement and grow in this upbeat experience. Location: Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $35 Res/$38 Non-Res 41526-A 41526-B 11526-A Sat Sat Sat 9:00am-9:45am 9:00am-9:45am 9:00am-9:45am TINY TUMBLERS Enjoy the fun while developing body awareness. This class is designed for children ages 4 through 6 and leads students to learn stretches, rolis, balance and cartwheels in a playful and safe environment. Location: Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $35 Res/$38 Non-Res 41522-A 41522-6 11522-A Sat Sat Sat 01/13-02/10 03/03-03/31 04/21-05/19 16 Winter 2000 Herculean Infants· Toddlers· Kindergarten Program Before & After School Daycare • Homework Help Summer Daycare Program For All Your Oaycare Needs Call Sara (510) 245-0678 Experienced Care in Hercules for 7 Years· License #073402078 Employment Opportunities Available 01/09-02127 01/13-02/10 03/03-03/31 04/21-05/19 Great New Location· Huge Outdoor Play Area 10:00am-10:45am 10:00am-10:45am 1O:OOam-1 0:45am GYMNASTICS This fun-filled class is designed for children 7 and older, and for advanced tumbling students, who are preparing for a more advanced gymnastics experience. Emphasis will be on balance, coordination, flexibility and strength. Location : Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $35 Res/$38 Non-Res 41523-A 41523-6 11523-A Sat Sat Sat 01/13-02/10 03/13-03/31 04/21-05/ 19 11 :OOam-11 :45am 11 :OOam-11 :45am 11 :00am-11:45am YOUTH OIL PAINTING Youth, ages 7-17 years, will have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors. Your child will also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. This course allows students to learn on an individual basis at their own pace, while making new friends and developing new talents. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center Maria S.C. Davi $27 Res/$30 Non-res 41521-A 41521-6 11521-A 11521-6 11521-C 11521-0 Tues Fri Tues Fri Tues Fri 01/09-02127 01/12-03/02 03/31-05/01 05/15-07/03 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm There is an..additonal fee for supplies. Supply information will be provided at the time of registration. �CLASSES KARATE JUDO While you are at work, do you sometimes think about your child at school and worry that someone may be picking on them or that they may be in danger? Are they scared to go to school because someone will beat them up, or is bullying them. Don't worry anymore. Let me teach them to defend themselves. I will teach them discipline, skills in fighting, selfconfidence in protecting themselves. They will learn issues of violence, gangs, weapons, and child molestation/abduction. Learn the A. B. C of Karate. Judo is a martial art that concentrates primarily on throwing and grappling techniques. The striking and self-defense techniques are practiced only in Kata form. Judo has been an Olympic event since 1964. The instructor will take registration for all classes at any time during the sessions. If you wish to speak to the instructor prior to enrollment, you may call 799-9906, or you may visit the class. A. Brings strength to the weak. B. Brings self-<:onfidence to the timid. C. Brings discipline to the mind and body. This class is on-going and students may enroll at any time. For more information on our style Wado Ryu, traditional hard style Karate, founder Kironri Ohtsuka or the different levels, call Sensei Garcia 6 degree black belt with over 40 years in the Martial Arts at (707) 425-1847. Use of weapons is also taught to students 10 years and older. Sensei Garcia's students have won many trophies in Martial Arts Tournaments. Locations: Instructor: Fees: Mon and Tue Classes at 333 Rodeo Ave Wed Classes at Senior Center Thur Classes at Historic Clubhouse Fri Classes at CommunitylSwim Center Joe Garcia $45 Res/$48 Non-Res Monthly fee $25 Res/$28 Non-Res additional family members Mon & Wed Beginners (age 16 & under) Yellow Belt (age 10 & under) Adults Tue & Thu Green & Purple Belts Brown Belt Fri All Belts (open day) 5:00-6:00 pm 6:00-7:00 pm 7:00-8:00 pm 6:00-7:00 pm 7:00-8:00 pm 6:30-7:30 pm Students must have fighting gear to attend Friday class "There is an additional fee for the complete uniform. All orders and payments tor the uniform are taken by the instructor. 51529-F 51529-G 51529-H 51529-1 51529-J 51529-K December January February March April May Location: Instructor: Fees: Ohlone Community Center Wayne Cunningham $35 Res/$38 Non-Res Monthly Fee $17 Res/$19 Non-Res additional family members Ages 5 through Adults- MonlWedlThur*Continuing 6:30-8:30 pm.*Class not held every Thursday, check with instructor. 51519-F 51519-G 51519-H 51519-1 December January February March 51519-J 51519-K April May PIANO LESSONS Private one on one piano lessons. Have you ever dreamed about playing the piano? Want to try something new and challenging? This class offers a comprehensive study in the art of piano and is designed for beginners or advanced students ages 5 an older. Each private lesson includes music theory, harmony, development of technique, sight reading, music appreciation, and composition. Dazzle your friends and family by learning how to play the piano! All students must purchase their music and have required material present at each lesson. Classes are held in ten week sessions. Location: Senior Center Instructor: Mazdak Khamada Fees: 30 min. lessons $125. res $135 non res.(10weeks) 45 min. lessons $190. res $200 non res(l 0 weeks) 60 min. lessons $250. res $260 non res(l 0 weeks) 41542-A 41442-8 41542-C 41542-D 41542-E 41542-F 41542-G 41542-H 41542-1 Thurs 1/18-3/22 Thurs 1/18-3/22 Thurs 1/18-3/22 Thurs 1/18-3/22 Thurs 1118-3/22 Thurs 1/18-3/22 Thurs 1/18-3/22 Thurs 1/18-3/22 Thurs 1/18-3/22 2:00 pm-3:00pm (60 min lesson) 3:00 pm-3:45pm (45 min lesson) 4:00 pm-4:30pm (30 min lesson) 4:30pm-5:00pm (30 min lesson) 5:00pm-5:30pm (30 min lesson) 5:30pm-6:00pm (30 min lesson) 7:30pm-8:00pm (30 min lesson) 8:00pm-8:30pm (30 min lesson) 8:30pm-9:00pm (30 min lesson) Winter 2000 Herculean 17 �SENIOR SERVICES HERCULES SENIOR CENTER 111 CIVIC DRIVE 799-8219 Friends, Food, Fun and Companionship is what the Hercules Senior Program is all about Join us for a day of activities or just come and relax for awhile. Our program provides a variety of social and recreational activities in a friendly atmosphere where the emphasis is on hospitality. You will be warmly welcomed by our volunteer staff when you stop in to visit our center. Here you will find a variety of social and recreational services for all seniors. The Hercules Senior program and support services are available to adults 60 and over. Our activities and programs welcome participation by adults of all ages on a space available basis. These servioes include dasses, day trips, nutrition services, health screening services, multi-<:ultural enrichment and much, much more! We strive to ensure a physically and emotionally comfortable environment for all, as well as encouraging socialization with peers. Please drop in and say hello to our staff and volunteers Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Ouroenterwill provide you with updated information on current and upcoming activities and events. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES MONDAYS Goody Store Computer Class Nutrition Program' Low Impact Exercise 10:00am-12noonl1:00pm-3:00pm 9:00am - 1:OOpm 11 :OOam -12:30pm 9:00am - 10:30am TUESDAYS Tai-Chi Art Class Nutrition Program' Tap Class Intermediate Tap Class Beginner 8:30am - 10:00am 10:00am -1:00pm 11 :00am-12:30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm 2:30pm - 3:30pm WEDNESDAYS 11 :00am - 12:30pm Nutrtion Program' Art Class/Misc. 9:00am - 1:00pm (Beading, T-shirt art and Plastic Canvas) Bingo 9:30am - 1:oopm Folk Dance 10:00am - 11 :OOam THURSDAYS Nutrition Program' Low Impact Exercise 11 :00am-12:30pm 9:ODam-10:30am FRIDAYS COMPUTER CLASSES Nutrition Program' Senior Self Defense 11:00am -12:20pm 9:45am -10:45am Would you like to leam the basics of computers? Leam to do letters, balance your checkbook, make a personal appointment calendar and mere! Beverly Kegel will teach you in this hand""n , Hercules Senior Center is the host to the Co-GO Cafe Monday - Friday: suggested donation $1 .50 to $1 .75. Reservation must be made one day in advance. dass. CHRISTMAS RECITAL Mondays Call fora time Free GOODIES STORE FOR SENIORS! Every Monday from 10:00am to 12noon and 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Fresh bakery items will be on sale for a donation for seniors. The bakery items are from the Rodeo Safeway Bakery. So drop by and check it out. Come join us as Carmen Li's students perform their 6th Annual joyous Christmas celebration for the Seniors of this community. Carmen Li has been teaching piano in Hercules for nine years and is a member of the National Guild of Piano Teachers and can qualify her students to higher levels of achievement. She draws on the interest of her students with popular and ethnic folk as well as classical music. These recitals are not only entertaining but they also encourage the students to practice and study. We hope that you will be able to attend this wonderful recital to celebrate Christmas with lovely music. All are welcome to attend! When: Location: Time: 18 Winter 2000 Herculean Friday, December 22, 2000 Hercules Senior Center 10:30 a.m. �SENIOR SERVICES ADULT TA P DANCE BEGINNING & INTERMEDIATE LEV ELS POOL T ABLE Pool Table Available Monday through Friday On-{loing Join us for fun and exercise! You will become adept at basic tap dance steps while leaming dance routines choreographed to music of the 30's, 40's and 50's. Carol Rose is a local instructor with over 35 years in the field. She had her own dance studio and holds a State of Califomia Teaching Credential. Tuesday 2:00pm-3:00pm 3:00pm4:00pm Ongoing Beginner Intermediate $3lweek $3lweek 9:00am to 2:00pm Free BLOOD PRESSURE Get your blood pressure taken by one of our finest Rodeo Hercules Fire Fighters on the Second Wednesday of each month! LETS T RAVEL As many of you may have heard, Florence Baldwin is retuming to her position as a Travel Coordinator. She and Bob will be greatly missed by all at the Hercules Senior Center. She has done a great job for the past 2 years. Hercules Senior Center will not be without a Travel Coordinator. Janet Bewley, the Senior Center Coordinator, is in the process of scheduling 2001 trips. come by the Senior Center and see our trips and to get on our mailing list. LINE DANC ING C LAS S Once again, we would like to thank Bob and Florence Baldwin for their hard work and wish them good luck! Would you like to leam the basics of Line Dancing? Wednesdays On-{loing 7:30 - 9: 15 $4.00 H ICAP HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING ADVOCACY PROGRAM Did your HMO increase your monthly premium from $0 to $20,$30 or more per month? Having Problems with a denial of payment by Medicare. Doyou know that starting February 1st that you can use your Medicare Card at participating pharmacies and save 10 to 47% on prescription drugs? If you want answers to these questions and many more! Call and make a HICAP appointment. Counseling sessions are free and confidential. A train experienced counselor is available on the 1st Monday of each month at the Hercules Senior Center from 9:00-11 :00 am, call (510) 799-8219. Q ~ ~.~J .• Weddings, Group Pictures, All Occasions 1 Day Shoot+Expenses {film} Minimum $100.00 per day Will Travel ($.15 per mile) hotograph~e~r~~__~ 40YYAMAU. Handy Man arpentry I Electrical, Plumbing, Painting Minor Home Repairs Replace Bulb Replace Switches Replace Furnace Filters Replace Hardware & Misc. Miscellaneous & Etc. (510) 724-7464 Winter 2000 Herculean 19 �YOUTH SERVICES Registration for Before/AfterschoolChiid Care and Tiny Tots is now open to the public. Registration forms are available at the Community/Swim Center. All programs are first come, first serve and have limited space available. For more information, please contact the Program Coordinators at the phone numbers listed below. A fee of $35 is required at the time of registration for Child Care & Tiny Tots. Beverly Dupree at 2454803 Hanna Ranch Child Care Center 2480 Refugio Valley License No. 070215103 Diana Fall at 799-8259 Lupine Child Care Center 1905 Lupine Dr. License No. 070209101 Gwendolyn Hill at 799-8224 Ohlone Child Care Center 1616 Pheasant License No. 070210873 BEFOREIAFTERSCHOOLCHILD CARE The Child Care Programs run from Sept.-June and are for children in grades K-6. This is a recreation program that provides your child a safe, supervised and fun place to go before and after school. The children enjoy themselves with a variety of activities, including crafts, games, sports, a fun fitness program, clubs, cultural appreciation, and life skills. During the day a short time is allotted for the children to start their homework. The Child Care Programs are offered at Ohlone, Lupine, and Hanna Ranch Child Care Centers. For more information please contact the Child Care Coordinators listed above. TINY TOTS The Tiny Tots program is a preschool experience for children 3 and 4 years old. The program is designed to develop the "whole child". Our qualified and caring staff assist your child in developing confidence and self-esteem. Children will learn responsibility and independence. Social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and creative aspects of the child's development are included in each day's program. All children in Tiny Tots must be completelytoilettrained. No diapers or pull ups. Space is limited . The Tiny Tots programs are offered at the three Child Care Centers listed at the top of the page. Please contact Pat Hewitt for more information at 799-8224. *A fee of $35 is required at the time of registration. "UTILE LEARNER" (3 YEAR OLD'S) TfTh 9:00am-11 :OOam$53 Res/$56 Non-Res/Monthly "Must be 3 years old on or before Dec. 2. SPECIAL DAY CAMPS The City of Hercules Recreation & Community Services Division offers several speciality camps throughout the school year for grades K-B. The hours of operation for the Day Camps are 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. These camps are offered at the Child Care facilities during the closure of the regular Child Care programs and on holidays. These camps are open to the public and are charged separately from the current Child Care program. We encourage all participants that are interested to sign up for these specialty camps four weeks prior to the starting date of the camp. All of these camps are on a first come, first serve basis. Please keep the following camp dates in mind. "PRE-KINDERGARTEN" PROGRAM MtN/F 9:00am-12:00pm $120 Res/$126 Non-Res/Monthly "Must be 4 years old on or before December 2. HOLIDAY CAMP December26-29, 2000 & January 2-5, Camp at Hanna site with registration beginning November 7,2000 at the Community/Swim Center. PRESIDENTS DAY CAMP February 20-23,2001 Camp at Hanna srte with reg istration beginning January 22,2001 at the :~:~:~im~::p .. April 16-20, 2000 Camp at Lupine site with registration beginning March 19, 2000 at the Community/Swim Center. 20 Winter 2000 Herculean �YOUTH SERVICES BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE FEES The following fees are effective for the 1999-2000 school year at the Hanna, Lupine, and Ohlone Child Care Centers. These fees are based upon a four week billing period and do not include holidays and scheduled inservice (nonstudent) days. Kinder Grade1-l Grade 4-6 Five-Day Care AM Care 6:30-8:30 am Dismissal 5:00 pm Dismissal 6:30 pm Th ree-Day Care AM Care 6:30-8:30 am Dismissal 5:00 pm Dismissal 6:30 pm $108 $310 $403 $108 $155 $248 $108 $140 $233 $65 $186 $242 $65 $93 $149 $65 $84 $140 $20 for the first late payment $25 for all late payments thereafter Late Pick Up Fee $1 per minute per child Registration Fee $25 Daily Rate for Inservice $28 Multi-Child Discount1 0% discount on total program fees families with two (2) or more children enrolled in the same program. 15% of fees to be used for facility construction and maintenance. Late Payment Fee Winter 2000 Herculean 21 �TEEN ACTIVITY PROGRAM AFTER SCHOOL RESOURCE EDUCATIONAL CENTER Coming to the neighborhood of the City of Hercules is the After School Resource Educational Center! The purpose of the Center is to provide and outlet an opportunity for youths grades 7-12 to participate in quality educational and employment training during non-school hours. Adult volunteers will provide the majority of training and supervision for this program, and a limited number of part-time positions and/or stipends will be available on weekends under the City's T.E. S.T. , Environmental Services and City Beautification programs. Specific training will be provided on how to write resumes interview training and how to complete job applications. Thi~ program will incorporate some of the City's jobs such as, lifeguard, Recreation Leader and Office Assistant, into Junior Programs to give the youths experience and job references. This program will also educate the youths to help prevent substance abuse and will helpfumish a safe friendly learning environment for our youths to help boost their academic achievement. Whereas, it will providesignificantleadership In the areas of community involvement in eduation and the well-being orouryouths, grounded in the principle that quality afterschoolprograms are a critical link to helping our children become successful adults. The After School Resource Educational Center will provide six to twelve computers with internet access and training. Counseling and tutoring will be provided in reading, math, language, spelling, social science, recreational challenges and homework. Location: Community/Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Time: Mon-Fri Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Summertime hours - Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. OF HERCULES YOUTH AND TEEN CLUB The City of Hercules you th and Teen Club is alive and better than ever. This program offers an excellent opportunity for Youths to learn leadership and Communication skills and have fun at the same time. Membership is limited. We are currently accepting applications. The annual membership fee is $20.00. Participants must complete a City of Hercules volunteer application and be interviewed by the Teen Coordinator. Club members serve as an Advisory Council for developing and recommending events, activities and projects to better serve our youth. All Teen Club Members must be iin Junior High or High School. Membership entitles youth to free admission to City events fo Teens. Some of the Special events and activities include Teen Dances, Workshops, excursions, socials and participation in the Summer Youth and Teen Programs. The Teen Club members are registered volunteers with teh City of Hercules. As a volunteer, a minimum of 40 hours of Community Services are expected to be performed annually. The Teen Club will meet on the second Wednesday of each month from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, at the Community/Swim Center. Come join in and bring your friends. For more information , please call: Beverly Dupree, Teen Coordinator (510) 245-4803 or the Community/Swim Center at (510) 799-8291. Congratulationsto the New Elected Officers: 2000-01 PRESIDENT: Ashley Connelley VICE PRESIDENT: Jenny Abdel-Azim TREASURER: Sumeet Singh SECRETARY: Stephanie Louie TEEN PRE-VALENTINE'S DAY DANCE Alone for Valentine's Day? Well don't be! Come to the PreValentine's Day Dance and meet someone special. Or just come to have fun with your friends and dance the night away. There will be a professional disc jockey to play all the latest hits or maybe you can request a favorite song for someone special. There will also be plenty of refreshments and snacks to keep you on your toes. What a better place than the Pre-Valentine's Dance to prepare you for that special Valentine's night. When: Friday, February 9, 2001 Where: Community/SwimCenter Time: 8:00 p.m. to 11 :00 p.m. Admission: $5 Advance or $6 at the door 22 Winter 2000 Herculean �SPORTS & FITNESS ADULT MEN'S BASKETBALL LEAGUE The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming a Men's Basketball League. The league is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting the registration fee, Maximum roster size is 10 with a minimum of 6 players. All games will be officiated by certified basketball officials using modified NCAA Men's Rules. League fees include the following: staff, referees, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top 4 teams make playoffs), shirts for the Champions of the playoffs and trophy for the first and 2nd place finishers of the regular season. Teams must provide their own uniforms or T-shirts that are similarin color and have numbers on the front or back. There must be a minimum of 4 teams to run the league with a maximum of 6 teams being admitted. Rules, regulations and lease schedules will be discussed at the Manager's meeting on Thursday, January 11, 2001 at 6:30 p.m. in the Press Room, althe Hercules Community Center. Deadline: Team fee and rosters need to be turned in no later than Friday, January 5, 2001. Fee: $375 per team. There is an additional $5 fee for every non-resident player on each team. Where: When: Game Times: 21111-A The Hercules Community Center Gym 2001 Refugio Valley Road Tuesday nights 7:30,8:40 & 9:45 pm 01/)6-04/02 Tues Individuals are encouraged to sign up on the player interest list for possible placement on teams. If you are interested or need more information, please call the Sports Coordinator at (51 0)7'99··8295. ELEMENTARY BASKETBALL LEAGUE 10-12 YEAR OLDS The Elementary Basketball program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball, with an emphasis on sportsmanshipand having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills, as well as improving hand-eye coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fees include the following: A team, shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, one round of league games and a single game elimination playoff at the end of the season, referrees, and awards at the conclusion of the playoffs. The league is opened to boys and girls between the ages of 10-12, with beginner to advanced skill levels. The league must have a minimum of 40 participantsenrolied to run the league, and a maximum of 100 participants will be admitted. Participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate at the time of registration. There will be an information meeting to discuss the rules and regulations on Thursday, January 4, 2001 at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Swim Center. There will be five practice sessions offered. Practices will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00pm-5:15pm, 5:00pm-6:15pmand 6:00pm-7:15pm. Also, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 4:00pm-5:15pm. Games will be played on Fridaysat4:00pm and 5:05pm, and on Saturdays at 9:30am, 10:45am and 12:00pm, with each team usually playing one game per week. Game times and days may change, depending on how many participantsare registered and how many teams are created. For more information, call the Sports Coord inator at (510)799-8295. Location: Fees: Community/SwimCenter-Gymnasium $75 Resl$85 Non-Res 41706-A MonlWed 41706-B MonlWed 41706-C MonlWed 41706-0 TueslThurs 41706-E TueslThurs 01/08-03/31 01/08-03/31 01/08-03/31 01/09-03/31 01/09-03/31 4:00pm-5:15pm 5:00pm-6: 15pm 6:00pm-7: 15pm 4:00pm-5:15pm 5:00pm-6: 15pm Priority Registration(Residential Only): 10/01-10/31 Open Registration (Residents & Non-Residents): 11/01-01/05 or until the league is full. Winter 2000 Herculean 23 �SPORTS & FITNESS TENNIS FACILITIES AVAILABLE! Tennis Court Rules and Regulations signs are posted at all City Tennis facilities. These tennis facilities are available to the public by rental permit or on a first-comefirst-serve basis. Hours and Fees Refugio Valley Tennis Complex: Refugio Valley Road & Pheasant Drive Daily 7 am to 4 pm @ $4/hour/percourt Daily 4 to 10 pm @$5.50/hour/percourt SaUSun/Holidays @ $6/hour/percourt Except Mondays & Tuesdays from 3 to 7 pm and Saturdays 3 to 5 pm for City Lessons Foxboro Tennis Courts: 1025 Canterbury Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Woodfield Tennis Courts: 1919 Lupine Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Tennis Court Reservations Tennis court reservations are available to Hercules residents only; there is a one-hour minimum on all tennis court facilities. Reservations are accepted at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Tournament Play: Recognized Community Organization $6/hour/court $12 per hour/court Private Organizations Commercial Use $15 per hour/court Court Rules And Regulations: 1. Tennis shoes must be worn 2. Courts are available on a first come, first serve basis or by reservation 3. Drop-in play is limited to one hour and fifteen minutes 4. Waiting players must be present to hold position for play 5. Court reservations preempt non-reserved court play 6. City sponsored programs have priority 7. No food on tennis courts 8. No bike riding , roller skating or skateboarding on tennis courts 9. City sponsored lessons ONLY no public instruction. 10. Tennis Tournaments by permit ONLY! 11. Tennis Court Rules And Regulations Will Be Enforced 12. No alcoholic beverages allowed at any parks or courts. Call 799-8291 for further information . 24 Winter 2000 Herculean JAZZERCISE Jazzercise is a total body conditioning program designed for everyone. Each 60 to 65 minute class includes a warm-up, 2530 minutes of aerobics, floor work with weights, stretching and a cool.<Jown to a variety of popular music including funk, country, pop, reggae, and rock! Hercules offers two formats: Original Jazzercise and Circuit The Circuit class is an aerobic class utilizing xertubes and weights for the ultimate total body workout I Jazzercise is carefully designed to increase flexibility, muscle tone, strengthening, stamina, and cardiovascular fitness. Notonly will you be encouraged to work at your own pace, but the instructors will show you how! They say the best things in life are free and so is our first class! Also, we have a new students special offer, all new students will receive a special 50% off forthe first month! New students may register atany class and join anytime. We suggest you bring a mat and a water bottle. Historic Clubhouse: Mon, Wed, Sat, & Sun Community/Swim Center. Tue & Thu TueslThur Morning 9:00am -10:00am@HistoricClubhouse Location: 'i Instructors: Linda Young (707) 648-3931 Kim Moffatt (510) 724-7279 \~ ~~~'I Mon-Thur SaVSun 6:30pm-7:30pm" , , 9:00am-10:00am Drop-ln:$6 Monthly pass:$38 ~ Fees: Electronic monthly pass is also available for your convenience ($38) "Baby-sitting available these classes only . Fee: $1.00 per family. AEROBIC YOGA This vinyasa style yoga will use deep, rhythmic breathing to linik one posture to another in a continuous flow of movement. This is a challenging yoga practice that will deepin strength (upper and lower body), flexibility , balance, concentration and consciousness. Prior yoga experience or a moderate level of physical fitness is recommended. Please bring to class a yoga/exercise mat and a thick blanket. Yoga is done with bare feet. Please call the instructor with any questions. Six week course beginning January 6,2001 Instructor: Location : 41537-A Fees: Bonnie Pannell Hercules Senior Center Saturdays 10:30a.m. -11:45a.m. $42 �SPORTS & FITNESS OPEN GYM PASSES HATHA YOGA By bringing attention inward to our movements and breath by directing our energy and by releasing mental and physica'i tensions, yoga postures become a moving meditation. Consciousness is explored through the wisdom ofthe body. The class will consist of gentle and some challenging asanas (postures), pranayama (yogic breathing), and meditation. This class is suitable for beginners with no prior yoga experience and experienced yoga students. Please bring a yoga/exericise mat, thick blanket and an open heart and mind. Yoga is done with bare feet. Call the instructor if you have questions. The City of Hercules Community/Swim Center Complex has open gym passes available for residents and nonresidents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry, while the nonresident passes are for convenience only and are set at the regular drop-in rate. Open Gym Passes are valid throughout the year. Dynamite Pass 10 visits Adult $25 Res/$30 Non-Res Youth $15 Res/$20 Non-Res Avid Ath lete 25 visits Adult $50 Res/$75 Non-Res Youth $37 Res/$50 Non-Res Classes begin January 6, 2001 Instructor: Bonnie Pannell Location: Hercules Senior Center Fees: Monthly pass: $28.00/$8.00drop-in 41538-A Saturday 9:00a.m. to 10:15a.m. ADULT OPEN GYM BASKETBALLIVOLLEYBALL Open Gym periods are ongoing. Players, beginners to advanced, are encouraged to drop in. Come on down for an energetic game of Basketball or Volleyball Gymnasium,2001 Refugio Valley Road Location: $3.00 per adult Fee: $2.00 per youth Adult Open Gym Basketball Mon Adult B'ball 7:45-10:00 pm 7:45-10:00 pm Thu Adult B'ball 16 yrs & up 16 yrs & up Adult Open Gym Volleyball 7:45-10:00pm Tues AdultV'Ball Wed AdultV'Ball 7:45-10:00pm 16yrs&up 16yrs & up Youth Open Gym Basketball 2:00-4:00 pm Mon-Fri Youth B'ball 9-16 yrs Note: Open gym programs are not available during league programs. UPCOMING AQUATIC SEASON 2001! Public Swim/Lap SWimming Individual Lessons G rou p Lessons Adult Lessons ParenUI nfant Toddler Classes Water Exercise Deep Water Exercise 'Swim Team Registration will begin January 2,2001 S ecialt Classes Lifeguard training classes Water Safety Instructor Classes Title 22 First Aid for Public Safety Personnel CPR for the Professional Rescuer Challenge Course Lifeguard Training Challenge Course Scuba Water Safety Aide for Aquatic Volunteers Jr. Lifeguard Program Diving Registration for all other classes will begin March 1, 2001 Winter 2000 Herculean 25 �SPORTS & FITNESS YOUTH Be ADULT T ABLE TENNIS This program is designed to provide competitive table tennis action for all youth who want to improve their knowledge and skill of the game. The table tennis tables used are approved by the U.S. Table Tennis Association and the International Table Tennis Federation. Join the crowd for this exciting program for an annual membership fee and drop-in pass. Location: 51708 Ohlone Community Center, 190 Turquoise Wed 8:30pm-10:30pm Fri 7:00pm-10:00pm Sat 10:00am-4:00pm GYMNASIUM FOR RENT Now you can rent the Community/Swim Center Gymnasium for Play is supervised by registered volunteers of the Basketball or Volleyball practices, games and/or business Hercules Table Tennis Program. recreational games! The gym is available on a lim~ed basis. Applicants must be 21 years of age, call 799-i3291 for further Fees: Annual Adult Membership: Drop-in 20 Pass Fee: Ages 19 & up $20 Res/$23 Non-Res $30 Res/$32 Non-Res information. The City of Hercules Recreation & Community Services Department operates the CommunitylSwim Center Gymnasium Ages 6 to 18 which is available for limited public use. Reservations will on~ be $10 res/$12 non-res Annual Youth Membership: accepted w~ a completed application and payment forthe hours Drop-in 20 Pass Fee: $20 Jr. Pass rented. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. All contact Ages 6-12 regarding the reservations , fees , rental time and on site $25 Teen Pass coordination will be arranged ~ the original applicant on~. Ages 13-18 Reservations will not be taken more than one (1) month in advance or less than two (2) weeks prior to the planned activity. An Annual Family Membership: 2nd member and up atlendantwill be present during the entire event Adult supervision $10 Res/12 Non-Res Adult: is required by applicant during the event Applicants interested in Youth: $5 Res/$6 Non-Res renting the gym are encouraged to view the facility prorto renting. The gym has a maximum capacity of 100 persons for a sports Fees must be paid at the Community/Swim Center. Each event. participant must bring his/her receipt to Ohlone Community Center. 'Standard rental includes main room with two (2) portable basketball units or two (2) volleyball units, portable bleachers and indoor bathroom. Advanced Payment Required Fees: (Two hour minimum) One day rental $50 Res/$60 Non-Res per hour 3 or mere days $30 Resl$40 Non-Res per hour Attention local businesses!! The gymnasium is now available for public use for e~er Volleyball or Basketball, Monday through Friday from 12 noon to 2:00pm. Lim~ed dates and times are available. However, there is a 2 hour minimum. Please contact the Sports League Manager for available times and dates at 799-i3295. 26 Winter 2000 Herculean �JOB OPENINGS LOOKING FOR A JOB??? The City of Hercules Recreation and Community Services Division is looking for Men or Women with flexible hours and interest in working with kids to come join our Sports Department. We are hiring Coaches and Referees for our Youth Basketball League and a night gym attendant to help out with Basketball and Volleyball. If interested, you can put in an application at City Hall at 111 Civic Drive, Hercules, California 94547, or call the Sports Coordinatorat (510) 799-8295. The Recreation and Community Services Division is also accepting applications for the following PART-TIME and SEASONAL positions: POSITIONS: Aquatics! Seasonal Only Senior Lifeguard Lifeguard Swim Instructor WSl lnstructor Aquatic Specialist SALARIES: $9.27 - $10.75 -Ages 18-up $6.95 - $8.06 - Ages 16-up $6.95 - $8.06 - Ages 16-up $7.47 - $8 .66 - Ages 16-up $8.24 - $9.55 - Ages 18-up CHILD CARE JOB OPENINGS Are you at least 18 years old and looking for a year round part-time job with benefits in the exciting child care field? The City of Hercules has openings for: Children 's Program Aides ($6.18-$7 .16/hr+ benefits) Children's Programs Leaders 1111 ($8 .24-$9.55/hr+ benefits) Referee Scorekeeper Coaches $6.18 - $7.16 - Ages 18-up $6.18 - $7.16 - Ages 18-up $6.18 - $7.16 - Ages 18-up For more information or to apply, please call: (510) 799-8204 Recreational Leaders Recreation Leaders Summer Rec Leaders $6.18 - $7.16 - Ages 18-up $8.24 - $9.55 - Seasonal Ages 21-up Winter 2000 Herculean 27 �TH,E " · · U · ·· "1 · · ; · · · 5 . . . ...•. "E HERC •. . FITESS OPEN SIX DAYS A WEEK MONDAYS - THURSDAYS 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. FRIDAYS 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. SATURDAYS 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Cardio-Machines • • • • 2 Treadmills 2 Cross Trainers 2 Bikes 1 Stairmaster Weight Machiues • • • • • • • Smith Machine InclinelDecline Benches Dumbbell Set (51bs-751bs) Lat Pull down/Row Combo Leg ext/Curl Combo Multi-Press Bicep/Tricep Combo The Hercules Fitness Center is here to provide equipment to both residents and nonresidents that are interested in enhancing personal cardio-vascular and pulmonary health, as well as increasing strength and stamina. FEES FOR ADULTSIYOUTH Adults age 18 and up, $3 for daily drop-in OR 10 visit Dynamite Pass for Adults, $25 Res, $30 Non-Res 25 visit Avid Athlete Pass for Adults, $50 Res, $75 Non-Res Youths ages 17 is $2 daily drop-in 10 visit Dynamite Pass for $15 Res, $20 Non-Res 25 visit Avid Athlete Pass, $37.50 Res, $50 Non-Res " Youths under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult �City of Hercules Recreatiou Program Survey The City of Hercules would like to thank you for participating in our survey . Your feedback will help us better tailor the recreation programs to your needs. I . Have you heard of any City of Hercul es recreati on progra ms? 2. Have you parti cipated in any City of Herc ul es recreat ion programs? 3. If yes, whic h ones O Youth O Aquat ic OFaci lities 4. o Adu lt o Rec Classes DYes DYes ONo ONo o Others 0 Sports From your expe rience. do you thi nk the City of Hercules Recreati on Di vision has quality progra ms? Please rate be low: 2 3 4 Excellent 5. 6 5 Good Do yo u think the City has adeq uate facil ities? 7 8 10 9 Poor 0 Yes ONo 6. What is yo ur primary reason for not using the recreati on programs? Check one please. o pri ce of program o locati on of program 0 0 0 0 time of program coul d not get in lac k of child care no complai nt 7. What is th e like li hood of you r part ic ipation in a City of Hercul es rec reation program? Not li kely 0 Somewhat 0 Very li kely 8. Wh at types of City of Hercules recrea tion programs are of interest to you and your family. o o Youth o Spo rts o ArtS & Cra fts o Da nce o Co mputers o Summer programs o Adult o Sports D Arts & Crafts o Dance o Compute rs o Cooking Other_ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ Other_ __ _ __ __ _ __ 9. Woul d you or anyone in your fam ily attend any of the above program? D Yes O No 10. What amount woul d yo u pay fo r the rec reation classes? o $25 0 $35 0 $45 0 $55 0 $_ _ _ _ Comments Please return co mpl eted survey to Hercules Community / Swim Center located at 200 1 Refugio Va lley Rd. Hercu les, CA 94547 . For more information, call Pedro Ji menez, Recreation Superviso r, 5 10-799-8228. �City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form Parent/Guardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age): _______________________ Daytime Phone: _ _ _ __ _ _ __ Address: ___________ City: Zip Code: _ _ _ __ Evening Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Participant's Name 1. 2. 3. 4. Birth Date (if under 18yr) I I I I I I I I Credit Card Type: _ _ _,Mastercard___VISA Course Number and Title Dates Times Card No. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___ Exp. Date__I__I__ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ,Date: _ _ _ _ _ __ _ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature: Date: ___ ______ (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form Parent/Guardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age): _______________________ Daytime Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Zip Code: _____ ,Evening Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Address:.___________ City: Participant's Name 1. 2. 3. 4. Birth Date (if under 18yr) I I I I I I I I Credit Card Type: _ _ _Mastercard___VISA Course Number and Title Dates Times Card No._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ,Exp. Date __, - - , - - Authorized Cardholder Signature: _________________________ Date: ________ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain white using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents and employees from any and all [ass, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature:.=_--:-;;:----,::---::o:---,-,--_;-;----,.:-;-_:-;-_-,-----:c::-_ _-;----,---,_ _ Date: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) �HOW TO REGISTER GENERAL INFORMATION 1. All registration is on a first come, first serve basis unless specified in the course description. 2. Pre-registration for all programs is recommended . We encourage participants to register at least one week in advance of the course starting date. WALK-IN REGISTRATION 1. Allwalk in registrationsareacceptedattheCommunity SwimCenter,2001 RefugioValleyRoad.Officehoursare Mondaythru Thursday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm , and Friday, 9:00am to 5:00 pm . 2. Preregistrationisrecommendedforallprogramsatleast one week prior to the starting date of the course . 3. Please make checks andlor money orders payable to the CITY OF HERCULES. 4. All registration fees must be accompanied by a completed registration form. A waiver of liability is also required for certain activities as specified in the course description . 5. A $5.00 late registration fee will be added to all registration received one hour prior to a course starting time and/or after a course has begun . The late registrtion fee will not be added to some extended course sess ions until after the second class meeting as spcecified in the course description. 6 . Some courses may be canceled or combined due to lack of regi s tration. 7. Proof of residency will be asked upon registration. Driver's license, utility bill or other form of identification is acceptable. RESIDENTS ARE THOSE WHO RESIDE WITHIN THE THE CITY LIMITS OF HERCULES. 8. Registration and payment for one session does not guarantee enrollment in subsequent sessions, unless payment is received in full for all applicable sessions. 9. Parents/Guardians must register their children if under the age of 18. 10. If there are changes in the course schedule or if the course is full, you will be notified by our staff prior to the class starting date. 11. A mail drop is provided near the main entrance to the office if registration is received after regular business hours. PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF CASH PAYMENTS. REFUND POLICY 1. Refunds and/or transfers will be granted on or before the first class meeting. No refunds or transfers will be granted after the first class meeting . There is a $10.00 service charge on all refunds initiated by the participant. 2. If the course is canceled by the Hercules Recreation and Community Services, the participant will have the option of transferring to a similar program, or will be granted a full refund. 3. Refunds may be given after a course has begun due to a particular medical condition if a doctor's note is provided. These refunds are at the discretion of the Recreation Supervisor. Winter 2000 Herculean MAIL-IN REGISTRATION 1. Please fill out the course registration form provided in thisbrochure .Copiesoftheregistrationformmaybemade if more forms are necessary. 2. Please enclose your payment information . Payments may be made byVISA, Mastercard , Check, MoneyOrder. Please do not mail or drop off cash payments. 3. You may mail your registration form and paymenttothe HerculesCommunity/SwimCenter, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Hercules, CA. 94547. 4. A course receipt will be mailed to you confirming your registratiorintotheciass.lfyouhavenotreceiveciverification of your registration by the first class meeting, please call the Hercules Recreationand CommunityServicesat 51 0 799-8291. 5. If your registration check is returned to you , the class is full and you will automaticallybe placed on a waiting list. PHONE IN REGISTRATION 1. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure for each participant and progra m you are inte rested in . Make sure you have your VISA or Mastercard information available when you call. This information will include the name of the card holder, the account number, and the expiration date. 2. Phone in registration will be accepted during regular business hours and/or by leaving a voicemail message on our registration line (799-8291) if you are registering by phon e after hours, please include all the necessary information on the registration form and payment form, including a contact number so our staff may contact you for further information in order to process your registration. FAX INFORMATION 1 . Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure and fax to (510) 799-8288. VISA and Mastercard payments will only be accepted for fax registration. �THE HERCULEAN ADVERTISING CONTRACT THANK YOU for choosing The Herculean as one of your advertising resources!! 1. 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Deliver or mail your complete package to: City Clerk, City of Hercules, III Civic Drive, Hercules, CA 94547 SIGNATURE OF AUTHORJZED PERSONNEL NAME (please print) PHONE NUMBER FAX NUMBER ADDRESS CITY ZIP ��Merry Christmas and A Prosperous New Year To You All io-AlH1y LOYcWtier~CUe~ /vIay £he, P~ ofGoo,rutd-GodJK'Pvmperlty be" m.uU-'cpUe4lM'1ft>-yow rutd-youv loved,,~ (')I'\.C£/~ tiw..¥tJvyowfOv youv coY\t""~tyU4t" i-t'vl-W i-t'vt:<lLyO1M'" v~~ vtee<4 Love- rutd-pvayerK' E~ & S~Veru;W., 'Bvoker}'-(')wt1.eV SUSAN VENDIL Broker 510-758-7707 510-970-0119 email: esvendil@home.com susanvendil.realtor.com Your Friend in Real Estate Your #1 Discount Broker IHN Inc. dba st 1 CALIFORNIA HOMES It's a Seller's Market. If you are serious about selling your propety, I am serious about getting you the highest & best price fo r it, along with excellent professional service. ASHAPANNU (5"10) 245-3335 ~ ~2I. GOLDEN SUN More POWER to you: , Pinole, CA94564 My Recent Sales in H ercules in the past 30 D ays 121 Sheffield 115 Mission Springs 227 Scotts Valley 310 Lilac Circle 254 Napoli Court Call me for a free market analysis of your home. � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/e7bbefa1f4c0c39064b623ad9814ceed.pdf d5133bf8496b78388cc4a4de0b232a31 PDF Text Text THE HERCULEAN CITY OF HERCULES INFORMATION AND ACTIVITY BROCHURE FALL 2001 THE HERCULES MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL IT'S HERE! ! PRSRT STD The Herculean City of Hercules 111 Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 u.s. POSTAGE PAID POSTAL PATRON Rodeo, CA Penni! No. 23 �• City Directory City Manager City Hall-General Information City Hall Fax Community/Swim Center Parks & Recreation Department Hercules Senior Center Finance Dept/Business License Business/Community Development Public Works & Engineering ' Inspection Request Line City Clerk Personnel- Job Hotline Police Department Rodeo-Hercules Fire District EMERGENCY ONLY 799-8206 799-8200 799-2521 799-8291 799-8291 799-8219 245-6509 799-8253 799-8241 799-8240 799-8215 799-8204 799-8260 799-4561 911 For more information regarding meetings, please see our bulletin board at the entrance of the City Hall or call 799-8215. Visit our website at WWW.Cf.HERCULES.CA. US 799-8206 City Council CITY HALL HOURS: MONDAY -FRIDAY Council meets the second & fourlh Tuesday of each month. Mayor Terry Segerberg Vice Mayor Kris Valstad Councilmember Ed Balico Councilmember Frank Batara Councilmember Joanne Ward 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 799-8253 Planning Commission Commission meets the first and third Monday of each month. Chair Richard Mitchell Vice ChairTrevor Evans-Young , Sr. Commissioner Richard Wilbur Commissioner Mario Estioco Commissioner Malinda Manzo Community Services Commission TABLE OF CONTENTS Public Safety 1-3 Recreation & Community Rental Facilities 799-8230 Classes 6 7-8 9-13 Commission meets the second Monday of each month. Chair Nichole Wilbur Vice Chair Adele Laput Marylyn Judan Kin Kin Sandhu Jeanne Li Kenneth Jet! Committee meets the second & fourth Thursday of each month. Liddell Kam Marylyn Judan Paul Freese Hercules Library Commission 799-8230 Commission meets the third Thursday of each month. Jacquelyn Harbert Barbara Rowl Virbala Thaker Laveeda Johnson 14-15 Youth Services 16-18 Teen Activity Program Blue Ribbon Committee on Education 799-8230 Beverly Williams Donna Chin John Gotelli Judith Peterson Senior Services Garfeld Byrd Gloria Evans-Young Jorge Alfaro 19 Sports & Fitness 22-24 Aquatic Season 2001 25-30 Chief Editor: Claudette Wade Layout & Design: Pedro Jimenez Marsha Reynolds Jenny Smith �Public Safety Hercules Police Support Special Olympics Torch Run On Tuesday, Ju.ne 5, 200 I, Hercules and Pinole Police The Hercules Police Department proudly supported Officers assembled on Sycamore Avenue to run the Special Special Olympics NOlthem California with fundraising and Olympics Torch to Applebee 's Restaurant in Pinole to informational activities this year. Special Olympics meet with runners from Richmond Police Depatlment. TIle provides year-rOlmd sports training and competition in a purpose of this run is to raise awareness for Special variety of Olympic-type SpOits for people eight years of Olympics md promote camaraderie and cooperation age and o lder with developmental disabilities. Th.e between involved Police Departments. The run started programs are FREE to all eligible athletes and are possible at I 0:00a.m., led by ChiefTye and Hercules and Pinole thanks to generous support from individuals and police vehicles . The group traveled down Sycamore businesses, which believe in Special Olympics athletes. Avenue to Sm Pablo Avenue, into Pinole and upAppim Special Olympics motto: Let me win. But if 1 cannot Way. The 3.6 mile run concluded at Applebee's, where Hercules and Pinole Police Officers met Richmond win, let me be brave in the attempt. runners. Shirt Sales & Athlete Sponsorships Thank You Hercules Tip-A-Cop For further information The Hercules Police Department md Special Olympics would like to thank everyone who donated to tills year's The Hercules Police Department raised funds for Special program. Thanks to everyone who pill'chased shirts, gave Olympics by selling shirts ($ 15.00) and sponsorships of cash donations, or "Tipped-A-Cop" at Chevy's. Special individual athletes ($250.00). Businesses may also have thanks to the Hercules Police Officers Association and their name and logo displayed on the commemorative Hercules Rotary Club for sponsoring athletes this year, shirts by making corporate donations to the Special and to Bill Prather, who was especially adept at soliciting Olympics. This year the Police DepaJtment raised over donations. Lastly, thank you to aU the men and women at $1,200.00 through shilt sales and sponsorships. the Hercules Police Departmentwho donated theirtinJe and enthusiasm to this worthwhile program. On April 6, 200 I, Chief Mike Tye and several other members of the Police Department joined w ith the Richmond Police Depatlmentfor a Tip-A-Cop at Chevy's Restaurant in Riclunond. Officers waited on customers, who then gave "tip" donations to Special Olympics. A large number ofHercules residents came out and dined at Chevy's to SUppOit the event. By evening's end, Hercules and Richmond officers raised over$I,700 in donations Ifyou are interested in making a donation or helping with Special Olympics contact: COlTU.Ilmder Fred Deltorchio or Officer Thomas Koeppe Hercules Police Depaltment 111 Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 Office: (510) 799-8260 Email: fdeltorchio@ci.hercules.ca.us Fall 200 I Herculean �Public Safety Beware of Automotive Repair Fraud t Recent statistics indicate that 39% of all automotive body repairs involve fraud of some type. Fraud may include billing customers for repairs never completed, completing "cosmetic" repairs to vehicles exteriors without repairing frame or interior damage, failing to replace expended air bags, or using inferior or generic parts for repairs which require patts manufactured especially for the damaged vehicle. The cost of theft and fraud to consumers are estimated to be at least one billion dollars annually. One of the best ways to avoid fraud is to find a quality repair shop. Ask your friends what repair shops they like and why. Consumer organizations may be able to advise you regarding the reputation of a particular repair shop. The Department of Consumer Affairs' Bureau ofAutomotive Repair can, upon written request, provide information regarding a shop's license status, any disciplinary actions against it, and in many cases, any complaints received. Information is also available on the Department of Consumer Affairs website at www.dca.ca.gov. The State of California Department of Consumer Affairs' Bureau ofAutomotive Repairs investigates and prosecutes repair facilities and individuals who engage in consumer fraud. The "Bureau" follows up on reports from consumers and other reports of suspicious activity. Their investigations include a variety of methods, including "sting" which involve taking "decoy" vehicles to suspected shops for repairs. The Bureau will also inspect your vehicle, after work is completed, to insure the reported repairs were made. Ifyou suspect you are the victim ofautomotive repair fraud, contact the Hercules Police Department or: Department of Consumer Affairs Enforcement Division Bureau ofAutomotive Repair 3260 Blume Drive, Ste. 340 Richmond, CA 94806-5203 (510) 243-9410 There is also a very informative website at: http://smogcheck.ca.gov 2 Fa112001 Herculean "Team Hercules" Edges Benicia in the First Annual Basketball Challenge Several Hercules City employees celebrated Cinco de Mayo by challenging the Benicia Police Department to a basketball game. "Team Hercules" consisted of Bill Imboden, Freddy Nadarisay, Robert Pesmark and Fred Deltorchio from the Police Department, Darrick Chavis and Gary West from Community Development and John Balico, son of City Council Member Ed Balico. Team Hercules traveled to the Benicia City Gym on Saturday, May 5: 2001 and began the game with only six players. Bemcta PD was deeper in personnel, with a roster of twelve players. Benicia looked to fully capitalize on its depth advantage, with frequent substitutions in the sweltering heat ofthe old gym. The game started with both teams running and Benicia's strategy seemed to be working. With only one substitute, and little to drink on the bench, Team Hercules tired quickly and started to wilt in the face of Benicia's constant insertion of fresh players from the bench. By halftime, Team Benicia was trailing by twenty points, 51 -31. The score would have been much worse if not for the methodical scoring of Darrick Chavis, savage rebounding of Bill Imboden and John Balico, and dominance inside by Robert Pesmark. Two pivotal events occured just before halftime, which would have a profound effect on Team Hercules' fortunes. First, Freddy Nadarisay arrived at the gym, giving Team Hercules a much needed skilled basketball veteran. Second, the Balico family bought water and sports drinks from a nearby store. The second half started with Team Hercules re-hydrated and "Ready with Freddy". Team Hercules worked on slowing the game down and double teaming Benicia's star outside shooters. Gradually, Team Hercules was able to chip away at Benicia's lead. Playing spmted defense, lead by Nadarisay and Chavis, Team Hercules managed to take a slim, one point lead with one minute left in the game. Hercules hung on for a hard fought 95-92 victory. Asked after the game what the key to their victory was, Pesmark said, 'They just fell apart in the second half'. �City Scene ·.............................• MOST FREQUENT CALLS • False Alarms Suspicious Circumstances Juvenile Complains Miscellaneous Disturbance Other Calls: Assaults Burglary: Residential Automobile Auto Theft Vandalism Apr. 73 29 35 30 May 88 33 33 37 • Jun. 35 27 27 114 • • • • • • 25 13 2 2 5 9 I 6 IS 5 12 16 9 10 •• •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• mNAACpm Attention all Community Youth • • • PH.D. PSYCHOLOGIST •• 1500 SYCAMORE AVE., SUITE B9~B • HERCliLES, CA 94547 (510) 799-7495 PSV 16604 , ........................... • 13 BEVERLY SCHERF, • • • •• • • ~ THE CITY OF HERCULES INVITES YOU TO A HOMEBUYERS WORKSHOP SERIES Conducted by Richmond Neighbor Housing Services, Inc. Saturday, September 29, 2001 & October 6, 13, & 20, 2001 From 9 A.M. to 12 noon To be held at the Old Wells Fargo Building 1631 Sycamore Ave. (Creekside Shopping Center) The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) invites you to attend Youth Council meetings. Meetings are held every 3rd Saturday of the month and all youth between the ages of 10 and 21 are welcome. The purpose ofthe Youth Council is to inform youth ofthe problems affecting People of Color, to advance the econmic, educational, social and political status of People of Color and to stimulate an appreciation of African American's contribution to civilization. Come join us! The 3rd Saturday of every month II :00 a.m.-J :00 p.m. Mechanics Bank Operational Center North Shore Industrial Park 795 Alfred Nobel Drive, Hercules, CA 94547 For information please call (510) 869-3839 or (510)708-7123 Hercules, California Participants must RSVP no later than September 24, 2001. Contact: Katrina Viztrina or Jewel Wong (510) 237-6459 Workshop ree $55.00 per person or married couples Credit reports ree $20.00 per person or married couples Hercules Cub Scout Pack 693 is Looking For Boys Cub Scouts do fun things with other kidsl They get to wear a cOOl uniform. go places. and see things. They play all kinds of sports and build things. like race cars and bird hOuSes Want 10 learn a secret Code? War.! to learn about wild animals? 1\ yOo.fre a boy in the lirst through filth grades, go Cub Scouting! For information on Cub $couts contact Scott Mason. Cubmaster of Pack 693, at 245-3627 FaJl2001 Herculean 3 �CROCKETT & RODEO GLASS Co Reduce your heating and cooling costs by up to 15 percent Install new, energy-efficient windows The average houshold spends over 40 percent of its energy budget on heating and cooling costs HIGH PERFORMANCE, DOUBLE PANE REPLACEMENT WINDOWS CAN HELP YOU SAVE MONEY Replace old wood sash windows with new Vinyl Windows [;') [;') [;') [;') [;') Double Pane Insulated V.V. Protective Low-E Glass Sliding or single hung No more cold drafts or sticking windows No cutting of stucco Peace and Quiet! 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Packing Sen-Ice Receive $2.00 off any packing 'e",ice when we pack and ship your item. ~ ~ ~ ~ Vnlid Deeembcrl to De1:ember3 1. 2001 Valid Dectmber 1 to De<:cmbcr 31 , 2001 ~ ~--~-- ~--~-- ~ -~ - ~ :..;;~~\~.y;;;,~~~;.,.~.;;~,.;~ ~''';;';';~~>t' ~ ~ : •••••• •• ••••••••••••••• . •••••• • •••• • • • •••• • : :......,.~;;,,~~.~~;~~~~~~.~ ... ....;~ ~ Visit our website at www.radstons.com ~ ~ 675Alfl·ed~bcl Drl·ve ~ ~ (In the North Shore Business Park) At the inte rsection of San Pablo A ve and H wy 4 ~ Hercules, California 94547 Customer Service: Phone: 510.964.9604 Fax: 510,964.9609 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~, ~ ~ ~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Fall 2001 Herculean 5 �Recreation & Community Services Recreation & Community Services Staff Administration, 111 Civic Drive, (510) 799-8230 Acting Recreation Manager-Child Care/Senior Center/ Tin y Tot Services ............. .. .... ..... ... .... ... Marsha Reynolds Acting Recreation Manager-Recreation Classes/Facilities/ Sports ... ... ............. ... .................. .. .. ..... ........ Greg Dwyer Acting Recreation Manager-Community Events/Aquatics/ Youth/Teen Programs ....................... ..... ... Pedro Jimenez Administrative Secretary.......... ... ........... ...... Jenny Smith Community/Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road, (510) 799-8291 Facility Coordinator. ........ ...... ... .................... Gaby Flores UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS FOR Z001! HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSE OCTOBER 31, 2001 6:00PM-9:00PM at the Community/Swim Center For more information, please call 799-8294. Sports Coordinator................................ .. Tony Melendez Aquatics Coordinator.. ......... ... .•.................... Mike Arwine Senior Center Coordinator........................... Janet Bewley Community Events Specialisl... ............... Janine Shaheed CLEAN-UP DAY! Saturday, November 17, 2001 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Teen Resource Coordinator........................... Gyuhee Kim Child Care and Teen Services For more information, please call 799-8294. Hanna Ranch Child Care 2480 Refugio Valley Road, (510) 245-4803 Child Care Coordinator/Teens .................... Beverly Dupree Lupine Child Care 1905 Lupine Road, (510) 799-8259 Child Care Coordinator................... .... .... .......... Diana Fall Ohlone Child Care 1616 Pheasant Drive, (510) 799-8224 Child Care Coordinator. ... .. ...... . ..... ............ Gwen Hill HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING DECEMBER 1, 2001 6:00PM-8:00PM at Hercules City Hall For more information, please call 799-8294. Seaso.nsW) Greetings �Rental Facilities hether you are hosting a wedding reception, birthday party, or any other special occasion, the Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department invites you to share your precious moments in any of our available facilities. Welcome!! For more information call: (510) 799-8291 The Foxboro Community Center is located at 1025 Canterbury Avenue, situated in the Foxboro Neighborhood Park. This facility is best suited for small parties and meetings not to exceed 48 people. The facility has one small assembly room, restrooms, street parking, and a large outdoor park area including tennis and basketball courts. This facility does not have kitchen facilities. The Hercules Senior Center is located at 111 Civic Drive. adjacent to the City Center Plaza. This facility is best suited for parties and meetings not to exceed 100 people. It has one large assembly room, with a wooden fioor suitable for dancing. Additional areas include a kitchen, outdoor patio area with barbeque, restrooms, and large parking lot. The Ohlone Community Center is located at 190 Turquoise Drive, adjacent to the Ohlone Neighborhood Park. This facility is best suited for small parties and meetings not to exceed 75 people. The Ohlone Center has one medium sized assembly room, a residential kitchen, outdoor patio, restrooms, and a small parking lot. Fall 200 I Herculean 7 �Rental Faci Iities ental Procedures: For detailed infonnation on rental date availability; and application procedures, you may pick up a Facility Application packet at the Community jSwim Center during nonnal business hours. The packet contains step-by-step instructions for booking all of the City's facilities. Reservations will be received on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations will also be taken no more than one year in advance, and no less than one month prior to the event date. For more information, please call: (510) 799-8291. The Community/Swim Center is located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. This facility is situated within a beautiful valley surrounded by eucalyptus groves and open space . This facilty is best suited for parties, fund raisers, and other social events not to exceed 300 people. The Community Center' includes one large assembly room with a portable stage, three multi-purpose rooms, outdoor patio area , restrooms, and a arkin lot. The Community Center Gymnasium is available for rental for volleyball and basketball games for private individuals or company events! Rental includes sports equipment, portable bleacher units, restrooms, outdoor patio area , and parking lot. Refugio Valley Park Gazebo is very popular for outdoor weddings because of its unique design and proximity to the lake. The scenic view and easy access provide a unique location for any outdoor celebration! Electricity is available, however, rental does not include tables or chairs. i private or company rentals. There is a two hour minimum on all field rentals. Rental of these facilities does not include sports equipment or field preparations. 8 Fall 2001 Herculean �Classes The City of Hercules offers a wide variety of cooking classes. Popular Chef Chat Mingkwan will instruct such classes as Asian Appetizers, Sushi & Kaiseki (Japenese Food Art), Fusion & California Cuisine, Thai, Pacific Rim Vegetarian, and more! All Classes will be held at the Community/Swim Center, for more information, please call (510) 799-8291. Rememberto bring a good knife, apron, cutting board, hand towel and something to drink! Location: Instructor: Fees: Times: Community/Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road Chef Chat Mingkwan $42 Res/$45 Non-Res 6:30pm-9:30pm 31544-A 31544-B 31544-C 41544-A Nigiri & Kaiseki Sushi Holiday Hors d'oeuvrs Intensive Thai Cooking Dim Sum ASPIRING WRITERS These writing courses are designed for adults or teens who are intermediate/advanced writers. Participants will explore all forms of writing depending on the interests of class members. Various forms will include biographies, autobiographies, journals, essays, short stories, novels, and poetry. Information on how to market one's writing will also be provided throughout the course. Location: Mon 10/15 11/12 Mon M-Th 11/26-11/30 Mon 01/14 Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Resource Center Sue Clark $50 Res/$55 Non-Res 41501-A Wed 11/14-01/30* *No Class on 11/21, 12/26 and 01/02 7:00pm-8:30pm PRIVATE PIANO LESSONS This class offers a comprehensive study in the art of piano and is designed for beginners or advanced students ages 5 and older. Each private lesson includes music theory, harmony and development oftechnique, sight reading, music appreciation and composition. All students must purchase their music and have required material present at each lesson. Classes are held in 10 week sessions. Location: Instructor: Fees: Hercules Senior Center Mazdak Khamda $135 Residenti$175 Non-Resident 31542-A 31542-8 31542-C 31542-0 Thur Thur Thur Thur 09/13-11/15 09/13-11/15 09/13-11/15 09/13-11/15 4:00pm-4:30pm 4:30pm-5:00pm 5:00pm-5:30pm 5:30pm-6:00pm MODEL AIRPLANE ,~ BUILDING AND FLYING Youths, ages 9-17 will enjoy learning how to build and fiy their own model airplanes. All students must join the Academy of Model Aeronautics which will allow the student to fiy his or her model under liability and accidentlmedical insurance. Parents are welcome to attend. For more information call (510) 2459310 after 6:00 pm or (415) 899-9111 during the day. More information on web site: http://www.jps.netlhemanlee Location: Instructor: Starting 2000 Fee: 51533-E Sat Hanna Ranch Child Care Center 2480 Refugio Valley Road Heman Lee $25 Res/$30 Non-Res 11/03-12/01 9:00am- 11 :OOpm Fall 200 1 Herculean 9 �Classes HERCULES PUBUC STARGAZING BASIC FIRST AID TRAINING Looking for something different for an evening out? Want something fun, educational, and free to do in the evening with the children? Under clear night skies· right here in Hercules, see exciting, brilliant views of the moon, planets, beautiful star clusters, galaxies, the Milky Way, and other wonders through telescopes and binoculars, and learn about what you see. Come to our public stargazing program conducted by experie nced amateur astronomers for the benefit and enjoyment of sky watchers of all ages. If you are a teacher, bring your class; if a parent, bring your children. If you are an amateur astronomer, novice or expert, bring your own binoculars and telescopes and share your knowledge and enthusiasm. Please, no smoking or alcohol, and no flashlights without a red filter. Dress warm. For more information, call (510) 526-5974. On scheduled evenings, call (510) 799-8237 after 7:30 p,m. Foxboro Neighborhood Park David Harris, Lance Shaw, & Walt Meadows No Charge Dates: 9/15,9/22, 10/13,10120,11/10,11/17,12108, 12115 Time: Saturdays At dusk • Weather permitting! Partly cloudy OK! Location: Instructors: Fee: CARDIO-PULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) This course will teach one-rescuer CPR and foreign body airway obstruction for adults, children, and infants. The class will consist of lecture and practice on mannequins. The teachings follow those approved by the Journal of the American Medical Associa~on (JAMA). A certificate of completion will not be issued. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Press Room Delucchi's First Aid Certified Instructors $35 Res/$40 Non-Res 41508-A Sat 10 Fall 2001 Hercul ean 02109 8:00am-11 :OOam Medic First Aid is a basic eight hour training course in emergency care. CPR and other important emergency care skills are combined in the course, which allows the student to function with one consistent set of priorities in a medical emergency. The training is accomplished in seven modules of instruction , and students will receive a wallet card & certificate of completion . Please bring a bag lunch. Location: Instructor: Fee: 31517-A 41517-A Community/Swim Center, Press Room Delucchi's First Aid Training Certified Instructors $45 Res/$50 Non-Res, plus a $5 materials fee for certification packet and handbook. Sat Sat 09/15 01 /12 8:00am-4:30pm 8:00am-4:30pm TRADITIONAL FOLK DANCING BY KARILAGAN INCORPORATED This class is a unique opportunity for those interested in the Philippine culture to pass on Traditional Folk Dances such as the Tinikling , Banga , Maria Clara , and Sultana to future generations within our community. Karilagan, Incorporated lNas formed in September 1995 to provide youths With a poSItive alternative to negative pressure, and has now joined forces with the City of Hercules Recreation and Community Services Division. These classes are ongoing and students may enroll at any time. Performances are held throughout th e Bay Area, and all levels of experience are welcome! Active parent participation is required. Location: Times: Instructors: Fee : Old Wells Fargo Building Sundays, 12:30pm-5:30pm Lilli Abrantes and Adele Laput $25 per family plus costumes �Classes HERCULES CHESS AND BACKGAMMON CLUB Come pl ay Chess and Backgammon! Casual play, tournaments and instruction will be based on interest. All abilities and all ages are welcome. This activity is FREE and open to all adults and children! An ad ult should accompany children under the age of 10. Some equipment will be provided. The Club will meet weekly beginning Tuesday, August 7, 2001. Locati on: When : Tutor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Press Room Tuesday evenings from 6:00pm-10 :00pm Don Profit Free CREATING KEEPSAKE SCRAPBOOKS-lOl HATHA YOGA Is there hope for organizing your photos? Learn strategies for transforming your piles, boxes, or closet full of photos into a photo-safe, meaningful and c rea ti ve family kee psake scrapbook. Creative Memories Consultant Susan Davenport will teach techniques such as organizing your photos, cropping, layout, mounting , journaling and more! Supply information provided at first class. By bringing attention inward to our movements and breath, by directing our energy and by releasing mental and physical tensions, yoga postures become a moving meditati on. Consciousness is explored through the wisdom of the body. This cl ass will consist of gentle and some challenging asanas (postures), pranayarna (yogic breathing) and meditation. Location : Date: Time: Class No: Fees : to complete This class is suitable for beginners with or without prior yoga experienced students. Please bring a yoga/exercise mat, thick blanket and an open heart and mind. Yoga is done with bare feet. Call the instructor if you have questions. NEXT STEP KIT SCRAPBOOK CLASS Instructor: Location: Fees: DaylTime : Bonnie Pannell Hercules Senior Center Monthly passes: $28/$9.00 for drop-ins Sat 10:00am-11:15am 51539-C 51539-0 51539-E 51539-F September October November December Community/Swim Center Press Room September 27, 2001 7:00pm-9:00pm 31503-A $15 (Fee includes all materials necessary an album page) This is a fun class creating five pre-decorated scrapbook pages. Creative Memories Consultant Susan Davenportwill teach you how to turn five simple pages of ideas into fifteen pages! Registrants will be provided a ''Tool'' list to bring to class. Location : Date: Time: Class No: Fees: papers) Community/Swim Center Press Room October 18, 2001 7:00pm-9:00pm 31503-8 $15 (Fee includes all stickers and mounting Fall 2001 Herculean II �Classes Youth Activities ' GYMNASTICS Little Munchkins Daycare Quality Care & a Nurturing Environment Great New Location· Huge Outdoor Play Area This fun -filled class is designed for children 7 and older, and for advanced tumbling students, who are preparing for a more advanced gymnastics experiencR Emphasis will be on balance, coordination, fiexibility and strength. Location: Instructor: Fee: Infants· Toddlers · Kindergarten Program Before & After School Oaycare • Homework Help Summer Oaycare Program Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $38 Res/$41 Non-Res Sat 09/22-10/20 31523-A Sat 11/10-12115* 31523-8 *No Class on 11/03 and 11/24 For All Your Daycare Needs Call Sara (510) 245-0678 Exper1enced Care in Hercules for 7 Years· Li cense #073402078 Employment Opportunities Ava ilable 11 :00am-11 :45am 11:00am-11:45am ROMPER GYM OIL PAINTING Come explore with your child as they learn and grow. Romper Gym is designed especially for the two to four year old who wants to explore but requires parental assistance and encouragement. Matthew Silveria brings over 12 years of motivating and training experience to assist the parent in instructing their children to balance, control movement and grow in this upbeat experience. Have fun while leaming to draw, paint, design , mix colors, and combine colors. Students will also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. This course allows students to learn on an individual basis at their own pace, while developing talents that they have been wishing to accomplish for years. There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply information will be provided when registering . Location: Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $35 Res/$38 Non-Res 31526-A Sat 09/22-10/20 31526-8 11/10-12115* Sat *No Class on 11/03 and 11/24 9:00am-9:45am 9:00am-9:45am Enjoy th e fun while developing body awareness. This class is designed for child ren ages 4 through 6 and leads students to learn stretches, rolls, balance and cartwheels in a playful and safe environment. Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $35 Res/$38 Non-Res Sat 09/22-10/20 31522-A 11/10-12115* Sat 31522-8 *No Class on 11/03 and 11/24 12 Fall 200 1 Herculean Community/Swim Center Maria S.C. Davi $32 Res/$35 Non-Res 31516-A 31516-8 Tues Tues 10/02-11/20 01/24-02126 1:00pm-3:30pm 1 :oopm-3:30pm YOUTH OIL PAINTING TINY TUMBLERS Location: Instructor: Fee: Location: Instructor: Fee: 10:00am-10:45am 10:00am-10:45am Youth, ages 7-17 years, will have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors. Your child will also learn about lights , shadows, and composition perspective. This course allows students to learn on an individual basis at their own pace, while making new friends and developing new talents. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center Maria S.C. Davi $32 Res/$35 Non-res 31521-A 31521-8 31521-C 31521-0 Tues Fri Tues Fri 10/02-11/20 10/05-11/30 01/08-02126 01/11-03/01 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm �Classes \ KARATE JUDO Do you sometimes think about your child and worry that someone may be picking on them or that they may be In danger? Are you or your child interested in learning how to defend yourselves? Then come to me, Sensei Garcia! In my class, students will learn the basic fighting skills of Karate. Students w il l also learn self-discipline, self-esteem and confidence in protecting themselves. If you are interested ,in a trial offer, just bring the coupon below to the Community/Swim Center and receive one month free 'of Japanese hard stvle karate. This class is on-going and students may enroll at any time. Locations: Instructor: Fees: Mon and Tue Classes at 333 Rodeo Ave Wed Classes at Senior Center Thur Classes at Historic Clubhouse Fri Classes at Community/Swim Center Joe Garcia $55 Res/$58 Non-Res Monthly fee $35 Resl$38 Non-Res additional fam ily members Mon & Wed Beginners (age 16 & under) Yellow Belt (age 10 & under) Adults Tue & Thu Green & Purple Belts Brown Belt All Belts (open day) Fri 51529-C 51529-0 51529-E 51529-F 51529-G 5:00-6:00 pm 6:00-7:00 pm 7:00-8:00 pm 6:00-7:00 pm 7:00-8:00 pm 6:30-7:30 pm September October November December January Students must have fighting gear to attend Friday class. "There is an additional fee for the complete uniform. All orders and payments for the uniform are taken by the instructor. **ONEMONTHFREECOUPON** 'COUPON GOOD FOR NEW STUDENTS ONLY* *ONE COUPON PER PERSON, ONE TIME USE ONLY Judo is a martial art that concentrates primarily on throwing and grappli ng techniques. The striking and self-defense techniques are practiced only in Kata form. Judo has been an Olympic event since 1964. The instructor w ill take registration for all classes at any time during the sessions. If you wish to speak to the instructor prior to enrollment, you may call 799-9906, or you may visit the class. Location: Instructor: Fees: Ohlone Community Center Wayne Cunningham $40 Res/$43 Non-Res Monthly Fee $20 Resl$22 Non-Res additional family members Ages 5 through Adults- MonlWedlThur' Continuing 6:308:30 pm. 'Class not held every Thursday, check with instructor. Workout Hours: MonlWed MonlWed 51519-C 51519-0 51519-E 6:30-7:30pm 7:30-9:00pm September October November 51519-F 51519-G Ages 5-11 Ages 12-Adult December January In the past year the Judo Club has won the following awards: Regional Tournaments: 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place 24 15 11 State Charnpionships: 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place 4th Place 2 2 1 1 National Championships: 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place 4th Place 2 3 4 1 Fall 2001 Herculean 13 �Senior Services HERCULES SENIOR CENTER 111 CIVIC DRIVE 799-8219 Friends, Food, Fun and Companionship is what the Hercules Senior Program is all about. Join us for a day of activities or just oome and relax for a while. Our program provides a variety of social and recreational activities in a friendly atmosphere where the emphasis is on hospitality. You will be warmly weloomed by our volunteer staff when you stop in to visit our center. Here you will find a variety of social and recreational services for all seniors. The Hercules Senior program and support services are available to adults 50 and over. Our activities and programs weloome participation by adults of all ages on a space available basis. These services include classes, day trips, nutrition services, health screening services, multi-cultural enrichment, and much, much more! We strive to ensure a physically and emotionally comfortable environment for all , as well as encouraging socialization with peers. Please drop in and say hello to our staff and volunteers Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Our center will provide you with updated information on current and upooming activities and events. COMPUTER CLASS Would you like to leam the basics of oomputers? Leam to do letters, balance your checkbook, make a personal appointment calendar and more! Beverly Kegel will teach you in this hands-on class. . Mondays Call for a time Free NEW "BEGINNER" COMPUTER CLASS Wednesday 1:OOpm-4:00pm 9:00am-11 :OOam Friday 1:00pm-3:00pm For Fee information, please call Senior Center Coordinator Janet Bewley at (51 0) 799-8219. 14 Fall 2001 Herculean ON- GOING ACTIVITIES MONDAYS Goodie Store Tai Chi Computer Classes Low Impact Exercise Lunch 8:00am - 9:00am 9:00am - 2:30pm 9:00am - 10:15am 11 :30am -1 :OOpm TUESDAYS Tai-Chi Art Class Lunch Tap Class Intermediate Tap Class Beginner 8:30am - 10:30am 10:00am - 1:OOpm 11 :30am -1 :OOpm 1:30pm - 2:30pm 2:30pm - 3:30pm WEDNESDAYS Various Crafts Card Group Bingo Lunch Beginner Computer Class 9:00am - 11 :30am 9:00am - 4:00pm 10:00am - 11 :OOam 11 :30am-12:30pm 1:00pm-4:00pm THURSDAYS TaiChi Card Group Lunch Bingo 8:00am - 9:00am 9:00am - 4:00pm 11 :30am - 1:OOpm 1:OOpm - 3:00pm FRIDAYS Bingo for Goodies TaiChi Low Impact Aerobics Beginner Computer Class Lunch Beginner Computer Class 8:00am - 9:00am 9:00am-1 0:15am 9:00am-11 :OOam 11:30am-1:00pm 1:00pm-3:00pm 10:30am-11 :OOam 10:30am-11 :15am *Hercules Senior Center is the host to the C.C. Cafe Monday through Friday: suggested donation $1.50 to $1.75. Reservation must be made one day in advance before 12:30pm. �Senior Services ADULT TAP DANCE BEGINNING LETS TRAVEL & INTERMEDIATE LEVELS HERCULES SENIOR CENTER Join us for fun and exercise! You will become adept at basic tap 2001 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS dance steps while leaming dance routines choreographed to music of the 30's, 40's and 50's. Carol Rose is a local instructor with over 35 years in the field . She had her own dance studio and holds a State of California Teaching Credential. Tuesday 2:30pm-3:30pm 1:30pm-2:30pm Ongoing Beginner Intermediate $3/week $3/week Myrtle Beach Dates: December29, 2001-January3, 2002 Fee: $1623 Double/$1795 Single Person HICAP HEA LT H IN S URANCE COUNSELING ADVOCACY PROGRAM Did your HMO increase your monthly premium from $0 to $20,$30 or more per month? Having Prob lems with a denial of payment by Medicare. Do you know that starting February 1st that you can use your Medicare Card at participating pharmacies and save 10 to 47% on prescription drugs? If you want answers to these questions and many more, call and make a HICAP appointment. Counseling sessions are free and confidential. A trained experienced counselor is available on the 1st Monday of each month at the Hercules Senior Centerfrom 9:00-11 :00 am, call (510) 799-8219. HERCULES COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE Location: Date: Time: Laughlin/Las Vegas Date: September 30-0ctober 5, 2001 Fee: $175 Double/$220 Single (40 Passengers) $225 Double/$270 Single (30 Passengers) Hercules Senior Center 111 Civic Drive, Hercules, CA September 26, 2001 3:30pm-6:30pm Extended Trips Panama Canal - September 2001 Steamboatin' in New Orleans - New Year's 2002 For more information, contact Hercules Senior Center Coordinator, Janet Bewley at (510) 799-8219. C.C. CAFE All people 60 and over get out olthe house and have something nutritious to eat. Live healthier, socialize and have a little fun while you're at it. Visit Hercules C.C. Cafe althe Senior Center, 111 Civic Drive, Monday through Friday at 11 :30 am. The big lunch is served for a suggested donation of $1.75. That's the best deal in town! Call (510) 799-8219 a day in advance before 12:30 pm for reservations. Your first meal is on us! Enroll with Westcat at (51 0) 724-7433 for free transportation to C.C. Cafe. Give it a try. You won't regret it! POOL TABLE The Pool Table is available Monday, Tuesday and Friday. BLOOD PRESSURE Time: 1:OOpm to 5:00pm Free Get your blood pressure taken by one of ourfinest Rodeo Hercules Fire Fighters on the Second Wednesday of each month! Fall 2001 Herculean 15 �Youth Services BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE FEES The following fees are effective for 01-02 school year at Hanna Ranch, Lupine and Ohlone Child Care Centers. These fees are based upon a four week billing period and do not include holidays and scheduled in-service (non-student) days. """Multi-Child 10% Discount for all Children's Programs - 10% discount on total program fees for families with two or more children enrolled in the same program. 15% of fees to be used for facility construction and maintenance. Five-Day Care Kinder Grades1·3 Grades 4=6 Care 7:30am-8:30am $54 $54 $54 Care 6:30am-8:30am $108 $108 $108 Dismissal to 5:00pm $310 $155 $140 Dismissal to 6:30pm $403 $248 $233 Three-Day Care AM Care 7:30am-8:30am AM Care 6:30am-8:30am Dismissal to 5:00pm Dismissal to 6:30pm $32.50 $65 $186 $242 Late Payment Fee $32.50 $65 $93 $149 $32.50 $65 $84 $140 $20 for first late payment $35 $1 per minute/per child Registration Fee Late Pick.Up Fee AM KINDER PROGRAM The AM Kinder Program is for children attending Kindergarten from 11 :00am.2:30pm at Ohlone Child Care and 11:30am·3:00pm at Hanna Ranch Child Care. These fees are based on a four week billing period. Five-Day Care AM AM PM PM Kinder $310 $182 $155 $248 Care 6:30am-ll :30am Care 8:30am-ll :30am Care 2:30pm-5:00pm Care 2:30pm-6:30pm Late Payment Fee Registration Fee Late Pick·up Fee Three-Day Care AM AM PM PM Care Care Care Care 6:30-11 :30am 8:30-11 :30am 2:30pm-5:00pm 2:30pm-6:30pm Kinder $186 $97 $93 $149 $20 for first late payment $35 $3 per 10 minutes/per child TINY TOTS PRE·SCHOOL FEES These fees are based on a four week billing cycle. Pre·Kinders MIW/F 9:00am·12:00pm Resident Non-Resident Late Payment Fee Registration Fee Late Pick·up Fee $132 $139 Little Learners TITH 9:00am·11 :OOam Resident Non-Res ident $58 $62 $20 for first late payment $35 $3 per minute/per child SUMMER/ANNUAL DAY CAMPS These fees are based on a weekly billing cycle. They do not effect the Youth and Teen Camp. See Leaflet or flyer for weekly fee schedules. Five-Day Care Resident Non-Resident Late Payment Fee $15 for first late payment Core 8:30am-5:00pm $126.50 $141 Registration Fee $20 deposit for each week Extendec 6:30am-6:30pm $140 $155 reserved Three-Day Care Late Pick.up Fee $1 per minute/per child Core 8:30am-5:00pm $76 $85 Extended 6:30am-6:30pm $83 $93.50 16 Fall 2001 Herculean �Youth Services BEFORE/AFTERSCHOOL CHILD CARE The Child Care Programs run from Sept.-June and are for children in grades K-5. Thi s is a recreation program that provides your child a safe, supervised and fun place to go before and after school. The children enjoy themselves with a variety of activities, including crafts, games, sports, a fun fitness program , clubs, cultural appreciation, and life skills. During the day a short time is allotted for the children to start their homework. The Child Care Programs are offered at Ohlone, Lupine, and Hanna Ranch Child Care Centers. For more information please contact the Child Care Coordinators listed below. TINY TOTS The Tiny Tots program is a preschool experience for children 3 and 4 years old. The program is designed to develop the "whole child". Our qualified and caring staff assist your child in developing confidence and self-esteem. Children will learn responsibility and independence. Social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and creative aspects of the child's development are included in each day's program. All children in Tiny Tots must be completely toilet trained. No diapers or pull ups. Space is limited. The Tiny Tots programs are offered at the three Child Care Centers listed below. For more information, please contact Diana Fall at (510) 799-8259. *A fee of $35 is required at the time of registration. Registration for Before/After school Child Care and Tiny Tots is now open to the public. For more information on registration, please contact the Program Coordinators at the phone numbers listed below. A fee of $35.00 is required at the time of registration for Child Care & Tiny Tots. Camps require a $20.00 non-transfundable and non-transferable deposit for each week reserved. Beverly Dupree at 245-4803 Hanna Ranch Child Care Center 2480 Refugio Valley Road License No. 070215103 Diana Fall at 799-8259. Lupine Child Care Center 1905 Lupine Road License No. 070209101 Gwendolyn Hill at 799-8224 Ohlone Child Care Center 1616 Pheasant Drive License No. 070210873 Fall 200 I Hercul ean 17 �Youth Services Youth Services SPECIAL DAY CAMPS CHILD CARE JOB OPENINGS The City of Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department is offering Special Day Camps throughout the school year for grades K-5. Operation hours are from 6:30am to 6:30pm and are located at our Child Care facilities. All camps are on a first come, first serve basis and are charged separately from our current Child Care programs. All participants interested are encouraged to register four weeks prior to the starting date of the camp. Please keep the following camp dates in mind: Are you at least 18 years old and looking for a year round part-time job with benefits in the exciting child care field?? The City of Hercules has openings for: Children's Program Aides Starting at $7.45/hr + benefits Children's Program Leaders Starting at: Leader I: $8.73/hr + benefits Leader II: $9.64/hr + benefits HOLIDAY CAMP The Holiday Camp will be held from December 26-28, 2001 and December 27-January 4, 2002. The Camp will be dosed on January 1, 2002. Registration begins on November 26, 200 1 at the Community/Swim Center. For more information or to apply, please call: (510) 799-8204 PRESIDENTS DAY CAMP REGISTRATION IS BEING TAKEN FOR THE HERCULES The Presidents Day Camp will be held from February 19-22, 2002. Registration begins January 22, 2002 atthe Community/ Swim Center. TINY TOTS PROGRAM. SPRING CAMP Three Child Care sites available: Ohlone Child Care 1616 Pheasant Lupine Child Care 1905 Lupine Hanna Ranch Child Care 2480 Refugio Valley Road Mondays, Wednesdays , Fridays ONLY The Spring Camp will be held from April 1-5, 2002. Registration begins March 27, 2002 at the Community/Swim Center. For more information, please contact Diana Fall at (510) 799-8259 Give your child a chance to socialize with other children his/her own age. Music, Art, Language, Physical development! c ~ ,.= _______ -._" reg ister J~y ............. . i' • '. Community/Swim .' . Center ';!;' l:iw""" 18 Fall 2001 Herculean t _ '<y_ . ... by phone (510)799-8291 ~ _Jill ,I we accept VISA : ' -., , and MasterCilrd ~.:;...- �Teen Activity Program ==Jill TEEN RESOURCE CENTER If you're looking for a way to raise your grade point average, why not try our Teen Resource Center? During the school year High School Teens have an opportunity to use Computers with intemet access, have unlimited use of various resources, and receive general homework assistance. Students can receive professional tools used in todays career industries, as well as resume and job preparation skills. Our computers and upcoming classes/ workshops will surely impress the most discriminating mind. The Teen Resource Center offers a variety of workshops, training classes and sessions in an intimate group setting where there are no "dumb questions" or level of inadequate ability. You'll experience computer training from our qualified instructor. The Center will incorporate programs that include: Computer training with Microsoft Suite and introduclion to the internet and website development. College and career preparation workshops will also be offered. However, workshop spaces are limited. Don't miss out, join today! For more information regarding upcoming workshops, traini ng classes and sessions, call Gyuhee Kim, Teen Resource Coordinator at (510) 799-4630 or (510) 7998291. Location: Time: Fee: Community/Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road Mon-Thur 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. $40 Annual Membership $2-Daily Drop-in ,~;. m !!lJIII i i L.i CITY OF HERCULES YOUTH/ TEEN COUNCIL The City of Hercules is currently recru iting active Youths and Teens, with leadership skills to serve on the newly formed Youth and Teen Council. This Council will replace the Youth and Teen Volunteer Club. Although the popular TeenClub provided wonderful opportunities for our youth, the Council will provide greater opportunities and an exciting new agenda for the coming year. Be one of the first to playa major role on the YouthfTeen Council. Participants wi ll serve as an Advisory Council for developing and recommending events, activities and projects, to better serve our Youth and Teens. If you want to develop your communication and leadership skills, the council may be the opportunity you have been looking for. The fast-growing community can provide great potential for our youth. Be a voice for your Community by representing your peers. All members must be in Middle or High School, between the ages of 13 to 16 years old, and a resident of the City of Hercules. Aminimum of80 hours of Community Service per term will be required. The term will begin on September 1, 2001 to August 31,2002. You must attend monthly meetings. Meetings are on the second Wednesday of each month from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Membership will entitle you to many privileges, such as free admission to all Youth and Teen City Events, Dances, Excursions, Workshops, Teen Resource Center, Summer Youth Camp and other community events and activities. As a participant in Community Events, members will receive credit for Community Services. Applications can be obtained from the Community/Swim Center or the Hanna Ranch Child Care Site. All applicants must be interviewed by the Youth Services Coordinator. Membership is limited. Don't miss out on this opportunity to serve on the YouthfTeen Council , call for details today. For more information, regarding the next meeting and location , pleae call Youth Services Coordinator Beverly Dupree at (51 0) 245-4803 or Janine Shaheed , Events Coordinator at (51 0) 7998294. Fall 200 I Herculean 19 �Teen Activity Program STARBRIGHT TEENS PAGEANT & MODEliNG IS BACK! Starbright Teens Pageant and Modeling is seeking girls 12-17 years old to have fun while learning basic modeling and pageant techniques for upcoming pageant and fashion shows In the City of Hercules. This course will train you in all areas needed to prepare you for stage performances, such as walking techniques, poise, confidence, self-esteem, grooming, chamn, personality, etc. At the end of the course, there Will be a pageant with prizes for participants that finish in the top three. 1" place winner will receive $1 ,000 shopping spree: 2" place receives $250 shopping spree, and 3" place receives $150 shopping spree. Winner's Title will be ....... MISS STARBRIGHT. For information contact instructor at (510)869-5180 or the CommunitylSwim Center at (51 0)799-8291. Register now as space is limited! Fee: Monthly Fee: When: Location: $40 Res/$45 Non-Res $50 Res/$55 Non-Res Mondays 6:00pm-8:30pm Foxboro Community Center 1025 Canterbury Avenue, Hercules, CA. ALL MONTHLY PAYMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE START OF THE NEXT MONTH OR A $10 LATE FEE WILL BE ASSESSED! Miss $tarbright FLASH ANIMATION WITH LYNELL JINKS - GRADES 6-8 This course focuses on the basics of creating animation for the internet using Flash 5. Flash 5 is a program that is considered to be the industry standard in producing animation for the internet. These sessions will be held over a 10 week period and throughout the course the students will learn the basic fundamental skills to create animation short. Times: Days: Fees: CommunitylSwim Center Resource Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road 5:00pm to 7:00pm Tuesday and Thursday $50 Per 10 Week Session 51614-B 51614-C 51614-0 11/05/01-01 /11/02 01/14/02-03/29/02 04/08/02-06/14/02 Location: 'The information above is subject to change. For more information, please call Janine Shaheed at (510) 7998294. COOKING WITH STEVE FOR GRADES 6-8 Come join the fun and exciting cooking program . This course offers basic fundamental skills in cooking full meals, baking, knife skills, measuring skills, how to be safe and sanitary, and much, much morel After taking this program, Youths will have the fundamentals of cooking which will give the parents a chance to have a night off from cooking. Location: Stephanie Scales 20 Fa112001 Herculean Times: Days: Fees: CommunitylSwim Center Resource Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road 5:00pm to 7:00pm Tuesday and Wednesday $50 Per 10 Week Session 51613-B 51613-C 51613-D 11/05/01-01/11102 01/14/02-03/29/02 04/08/02-06/14/02 'The information above is subject to change. For more information, please call Janine Shaheed at (510) 799-8294. �outh Fees: Ages 13-17 Adult Fees: Daily Drop in Rates: $2 Residents $2 Non-Residents Daily Drop-in rates: $3 Residents $3 Non-Residents Dynamite Pass: (10 Visits) $ 15 Residents $20 Non-Residents Avid Athlete Pass: (25 Visits) $37.50 Residents $50 Non-Residents • Dynamite Pass: (10 Visits) $25 Residents $30 Non-Residents • No personal trainer on site. Youths between the ages o f 13-16 must be accompanied by an adult. Car~io·Mac~ines • • • • 2 Treadmills 2 Cross Trainers 2 Bikes 1 Stairmaster Mon-Thurs 9am-1 Opm Friday 9arn-5prn Saturday 9arn-2prn Sunday Closed '-'/ I Avid Athlete Pass: (25 Visits) $50 Residents $75 Non-Residents Weight Machines • Smith Machine • Incline/Decline Benches • DumbelJ Set (5-75 lbs) • Lat PulldownIRow Combo • Leg ext/Curl Combo • Bicep/Tricep Combo • Multi-Press Machine Located at the Hercules Community / SwimCenter 2001 Refugio Valley Road For more information call: 799-8290 Fall 200 1 Herculean 21 �Sports & Fitness PEE-WEE/ELEMENTARY BASKETBALL LEAGUE The Pee-Wee and Elementary Basketball programs are designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball, with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills, as well as improving hand-eye coordination. The league must have a minimum of 40 participants enrolled to run the league, and a maximum of 80 participants will be admitted. Participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate at the time of registration. There will be a mandatory Parent/Coach informational meeting to discuss the rules and regulations on: "PARENTS** Please plan on attending the meetings listed below. Pee-Wee League: Elementary League: Location: Wed 09/12 6:30 p.m. Wed 12/19 6:00 p.m. Community/Swim Center Each league will have five practice sessions and the games will be held on Fridays and Saturdays, with each team usually playing one game per week. All Playoff games will be played during weekdays. Playoffs will begin on the Monday following the last game ofthe season. For more information call the Sports Coordinator at 799-8295. Location: Fees: Community/Swim Center Gymnasium $75 residents/$85 non-residents Pee-Wee League 31708-A 31708-B MonlWed or TuesfThurs 09/24-12108 4:00pm-5:15 pm MonlWed orTuesfThurs 09/24-12108 5:00pm-6:15 pm Elementary League 41706-A 41706-B MonlWed & TuesfThurs 01/07-03/15 4:00pm-5:15pm MondlWed & TuesfThurs 01/07-03/15 5:00pm-6:15pm *Elementary League Priority Registration for Hercules Residents Only: October 11-31,2001. Open Registration begins for Residents and Non-Residents: November 1 until January 15, 2002, or until the league is full. :rAZZERaSE CLASS Jazzercise is a total body-conditioning program designed for everyone. Each 60 to 65 minute class includes a warm-up, 30 to 35 minutes of aerobics, muscle toning and strengthening with weights, stretching and a final cool-down to a variety of popular music including funk, country, pop, reggae and rock' Jazzercise is carefully designed to increase fiexibility, muscle tone, strength, stamina and cardiovascular fitness. Not only will you be encouraged to work at your own pace, but we'll show you how! New students may sign-up at any class and join at anytime. Take advantage of the NEW STUDENT SPECIAL: Just $6 per week with a 8 week minimum purchase (that's a $35 savings!). Instructor: Location: Kimberly Moffat (510) 724-7809 Community/Swim Center Old Wells Fargo Bldg. on Sundays ONLY! Date: Mon & Wed at 6:30pm Sat & Sun at 9:00am Tues & Thurs at 6:30pm Fees: Drop-in: $6.00 Monthly Pass: $42.00 Monthly Pass EFT*: $32.00 What to bring: Mat and bottled water *Electronic Funds Transfer ADULT OPEN GYM BASKETBALL/VOLLEYBALL Open Gym periods are ongoing. Players, beginners to advanced, are encouraged to drop in. Come on down for an energetic game of Basketball or Volleyball!! Location: Fee: Gymnasium, 2001 Refugio Valley Road $3.00 per adult $2.00 per youth Adult Open Gym Basketball Man Adult B'ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16 yrs & up Thu Adult B'ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16 yrs & up Adult Open Gym Volleyball Tues Adult V'Ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16yrs&up Wed Adult V'Ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16 yrs & up Youth Open Gym Basketball Mon-Fri Youth B'ball 11:00am-4:00pm 9-16yrs Note: Open gym programs are not available during league programs. 22 Fall 200 I Herculean �Sports & Fitness . TENNIS FACIUTIES YOUTH & ADULT TABLE AVAILABLE! TENNIS Tennis Court Rules and Regulations signs are posted at all City Tennis facilities. These tennis facilities are available to the public by re ntal permit or on a first-come first-serve basis. This program is designed to provide competitive table tennis action for all youth who want to improve their knowledge and skill of the game. The table tennis tables used are approved by the U.S. Table Tennis Association and the Intern ational Table Tennis Federation. Join the crowd for this exciting prog ram for an annual membership fee and drop-in pass. Hours and Fees Refugio ValJey Tennis Complex: Refugio Valley Road & Pheasant Drive Daily 7 am to 4 pm @$4/hour/per court Daily 4 to 10 pm @$5 .50/hour/percourt Sat/Sun/Holidays @$6/hour/per court Except Mondays & Tuesdays from 3 to 7 pm and Saturdays 3 to 5 pm fo r City Lessons Foxboro Tennis Courts: 1025 Canterbury Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Woodfield Tennis Courts: 1919 Lupine Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Tennis Court Reservations Tennis court reservations are available to Hercules residents only; there is a one-hour minimum on all tennis court facilities. Reservations are accepted at the COfT]munity/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Location: 51708 Ohlone Community Center, 190 Turquoise 7:00pm-10:00pm Fri Sat 1O:OOam- 4:00pm Play is supervised by registered volunteers of the Hercules Table Tennis Program. Fees : Annual Adult Membership: Drop-in 20 Pass Fee: Annual Youth Membership: Drop-in 20 Pass Fee: Tournament Play: Ages 19 & up $20 Res/$23 Non-Res $30 Res/$32 Non-Res Ag es 6 to 18 $10 res/$ 12 non-res $20 Jr. Pass Ages 6-12 $25 Teen Pass Ages 13-18 Recognized Community Organization $6/hour/court Private Organizations $12 per hour/court Commercial Use $15 per hour/cou rt Annual Family Membership: Adult: Youth : Court Rules And Regulations: Fees must be paid at the Community/Swim Center. Each participant must bring his/her receipt to Ohlone Community Center. 1. Tennis shoes must be wom 2. Courts are available on a first come, first serve basis or by reservation 3. Drop-in play is limited to one hour and fifteen minutes 4. Waiting players must be present to hold position for play 5. Court reservations preempt non-reserved court play 6. City sponsored programs have priority 7. No food on tennis courts 8. No bike riding , roller skating or skateboarding on tennis courts 9. City sponsored lessons ONLY no public instruction. 10. Tennis Tourn aments by permit ONLY! 11. Tennis Court RulesAnd Regulations Will Be Enforced 12. No alcoholic beverages allowed at any park or cou rts. Call 799-8291 for further information. 2nd member and up $10 Res/ 12 Non-Res $5 Res/$6 Non-Res Fall 2001 Herculean 23 �Sports & Fitness TENNIS CLASSES Lessons at several levels will be offered by long time local teaching pro Amado Lozano. The beginning level stresses instruction in the basic strokes: forehand, backhand, volley, overhand and serve. At the intermediate level, stroke improvement is still stressed and an added emphasis is placed on instruction and drills related to ball direction, court coverage and keeping the ball in play. Advanced instruction will continue to stress fundamentals. Beginner (Ages 7-14) 31701-C Mon 41701-A Mon All individual lessons must be arranged with the instructor and fees paid at the Hercules Community/Swim Center. The beginning level stresses instruction in the basic strokes: forehand, backhand , volley, overhand and serve. At the intermediate level, stroke improvement is still stressed and an added emphasis is placed on instruction and drills related to ball direction, court coverage and keeping the ball in play. Location: Fees: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $25 per 30 minute private lesson $45 per 60 minute private lesson 09/10-10/01 10/08-10/29 3:00pm-4:00pm 3:00pm-4:00pm Individual 31710-C 41710-A 09/10-10/01 10/08-10/29 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm OPEN GYM PASSES Intermediate (All ages) 31703-C Tues 09/11-10/02 41703-A Tues 10/09-1 0/30 3:30pm-4:30pm 3:30pm-4:30pm Advanced (All ages) 31704-C Tues 41704-A Tues 4:30pm-5:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm . (Ages 14 and up) 31702-C Mon 41702-A Mon Location: Fees: 09/11-10-02 10/09-10/30 Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $50 Res/$55 Non-Res(fee covers four lessons) PEE- WEE TENNIS Pee-Wee Tennis is a comprehensive program designed to introduce children ages 4-6 to the game of tennis in a fun and rewarding way. By tailoring the equipment and size of the playing courts to the size, needs and athletic ability of children, the Pee-Wee Tennis program allows children to learn the sport quickly and to have fun. Every element of the Pee-Wee Tennis program has been created specifically for small players, from the court to the 21-inch rackets and the foam balls. Students must provide their own 21-inch racket. Location: Fees: 31705-C 41705-A Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $40Res/$45Non-Res (fee covers four lessons) Tues Tues 24 Fall 2001 Herculean 09/11-10/02 10/09-10/30 3:00pm-3:30pm 3:00pm-3:30pm Sat Sat 09/15-10/06 10/13-11/03 To be announced To be announced The City of Hercules Community/Swim Center Complex has open gym passes available for residents and nonresidents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry, while the nonresident passes are for convenience only and are set at the regular drop-in rate. Open Gym Passes are valid throughout the year. Dynamite Pass 10 visits Adult $25 Res/$30 Non-Res Youth $15 Res/$20 Non-Res Avid Athlete 25 visits Adult $50 Res/$75 Non-Res Youth $37 Res/$50 Non-Res GYMNASIUM FOR RENT Now you can rent the Community/Swim Center Gymnasium for Basketball or Volleyball practices, games and/or business recreational games! The gym is available on a limited basis. Applicants must be 21 years of age, call 799-8291 for further information. 'Standard rental includes the main room with two (2) portable basketball units or two (2) volleyball units, portable bleachers and indoor bathroom. Advanced Payment Required Fees: (Two hour minimum) One day rental $50 Res/$60 Non-Res per hour 3 or more days $30 Res/$40 Non-Res per hour Attention local businesses!! The gymnasium is now available for public use for either Volleyball or Basketball, Monday through Friday from 12 noon to 2:00pm. �AQUATIC SEASON 2001! Public Swim The Hercules Swim Center is open to the public for playing, working out, diving, or lounging around the pool side in a beautiful outdoor setting. The Hercules Aquatic staff are certified by the American Red Cross and are fully trained in the supervision of aquatic activities, lifeguard training, first aid, CPR, and rescue situations. SWIM REGISTRATION INFORMATION 1. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS AFTER FIRST DAY OF CLASS 2. NO REFUNDS OR MAKE-UPS FOR MISSED DAYS 3. REFUND FEE OF $10.00 SURCHARGE FOR ALL STU DENT WITHDRAWAL AFTER REGISTRATION PROCESS 4. PRE-REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY. REGISTRATION DEADLINE ISTHE FRIDAY PRECEDING EACH SESSION AT 5:00PM. 5. PLEASE REGISTER EARLY, CLASSES MAY BE CANCELLED IF MINIMUM CLASS SIZE NOT MET 6. PLEASE NOTE THAT IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR SOME STUDENTS TO REPEAT A LEVEL TO COMPLETE THE NECESSARY SKILLS, PLEASE TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION WHEN REGISTERING FOR SWIM LESSONS 7. CLASSES ARE CANCELLED ONLY IN CASE OF LIGHTENING 8. LATE REGISTRATION SIGN-UPS ARE SUBJECT TO A LATE FEE OF $5.00 9. ALL POOLS ARE HEATED 10. PLEASE NOTE THAT SWIM DIAPERS ARE REQUIRED FOR INFANTSITODDLERS THAT ARE NOTYETTOILETTRAINED 11. PLEASE COME WITH RECEIPTS ON FIRST DAY OF LESSONS 12. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ENROLL IN THE CORRECT LEVEL We ask that all participants of the public swim sessions be fully knowledgeable about our pool rules as listed below: '" All entries to the pool and deck areas must be paid admissions, including nonswimmers and chaperons. * Children, 9 years and under, must be accompanied by an adu~ at least sixteen years or older. * There is a fifteen (15) minute rest period on all weekend public swim sessions from 3:45 to 4:00 p.m. All participants under the age of eighteen are required to exit the water area and remain on the lawn or deck area. * Flotation devices such as inner tubes , water wings, noodles, air mattresses, etc. are not permitted in the pool areas. Only Coast Guard approved flotation devices are allowed with adult supervision. * Full face masks, snorkels, and diving fins are not permitted in the pool areas. * DMng toys, coins, water guns, etc. are not permitted in the pool areas. * Picnics are permitted around the deckJIawn areas, however, all items must be kept away from the pool side. No glass, breakable containers, alcoholic beverages. Barbecues are permftted by special arrangement only. * Public swim sessions are subject to earfy closure after the first hour of operation due to poor weather and/or if attendance drops below 25 participants. There are no refunds for canceled swim sessions. * Proper swim attire is required. No cutoffs and/or leotards or street dothing. * Pool rules are posted on the deck areas surrounding the pool areas and are necessary for the safety of all participants. Participants must obey posted rules and oral instructions from Aquatic Staff at all times. * It is requested that patrons be sensitive to the needs of parents to change their young children of the opposite sex in the locker room areas. • No photographic equipment permitted. * Swim Diapers Required! IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE INFORMATION ABOVE, PLEASE CALL THE COMMUNITYI SWIM CENTER AT (510) 799-8291. 2001 Fall Aquatics Program 25 �AQUATIC SEASON 2001! Swim Insf'ruction Levels for All Ages Are you or your family members fearful of the water? Can't coordinate breathing with arm strokes? Or are you wanting to brush up on skills and learn new techniques? The Hercules Aquatics Staff are caring and experienced water safety instructors who will teach basic to advanced level swimming skills to all members of your family. The Hercu les Learn to Swirn program is based on the American Red Cross certification standards for progressive swim instruction . Each level of swim instruction builds on the skills leamed in the previous level. Below are the various levels offered and the skills associated with each level. Levell Water Exploration No Prerequisite needed Level one is designed for those who have little to no experience in the water. The objective is to assist students in becoming comfortable and safer in the water. Students will learn to blow bubbles, submerge their face , float on front and back with support, kick on front and back with support, learn basic water safety skills, and be introduced to alternating arm action. Levelll Primary Skills Pre-Requisite: Levell or Demonstrated Competency Students wi ll learn to float unsupported , to kick and coordinate arm movements on front and back unsupported, to turn over from front to back and back to front, to retrieve underwater objects at shallow depths, rhythmic breathing, and water safety skills. Levellll Stroke Readiness Pre-Requisite: Level II or Demonstrated Competency Students will learn to coordinate the front and back crawl , be introduced to treading water and elementary backstroke, learn to dive frorn the side of the pool, learn safe diving rules, learn self-rescue skills, and be introduced to rescue breathing . -• •• 26 2001 Fall Aquatics Program LevellV Stroke Development Pre-Requisite: Level III or Demonstrated Competency Students will develop coordination and endurance in the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, and treading water. Students w ill also be introdu ced to the breaststroke, sidestroke, and to turning at the wall. Students will learn to dive from standing and stride position on the side of the pool , in addition to more safety skills including expanded information on rescue breathing. Level V Stroke Refinement Pre-Requisite: Level IV or Demonstrated Competency Students will continue to develop endurance and refine the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke. Students will also be introduced to the butterfly, underwater swimrning, and surface dives. Students will learn additional open swim turns, alternate kicks for treading water, rules for safe diving from the springboard, and recognition for spinal injury care. Level VI Skill Proficiency Pre-Requisite: Level V or Demonstrated Competency Students will continue to increa se endurance and refine the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Students will learn approach strokes , the front flip turn, speed turns, the approach and hurdle on the springboard , surface dives in tuck and pike positions, and additional kicks for treading water. Additional water safety skills will also be included. Level VII Advanced Skills Pre-Requisite: Level VI or Demonstrated Competency Students w ill perfect all strokes and skills previously presented and learn to swirn greater distances. Students will learn conditioning principles for lifetime fitn ess, the backstroke flip turn , in-water rescue technique s, the springboard dives in pike and tuck positions, and explore alternative aquatic activities. To pass this course, students must pass a Level VII Skills Test. All ages are welcome!!! -. -..... . ~.- �AQUATIC SEASON 2001! Days, Da"tes, & Times for Public Swim: Fee: $3 Adults (IB & older) $2 Youths (1-17 years) $2 Non-Swimmers/Spectators Free for Children Under 1 year Individual Lessons The Individual Lesson program is designed for students ages four (4) years and up. The Individual Lesson program should be utilized as a supplement to group/adult lessons when a student is experiencing difficulty with a particular skill, or if you are just looking forone-on-one instruction. The Individual Lessons are composed of four, 1/2 hour classes, Monday/ Tuesday & Thursday/Friday. New Fall Swim schedule: Sat/Sun 09115 to 10127 1:30pm-4:30 pm Swim Passes Non-resident passes are available for convenience only. with rates set at the regular drop-in rate. Participants with swim passes will be allowed into the facility 15 minutes earlier than general public for public swim sessions. Dynamite Pass (10 visits) Frequent/ Swimmer (25 vIsits) Adult Youth Adult Youth $25 res $15 res $62.50 res $37.50 res $30 $20 $75 $50 non-res non-res non-res non-res Pre-registration is mandatory for all individual sessions. We strongly encourage early registration due to the limited number of available time offerings, and due to the extreme popularity of this program option. The Individual Lesson times do fill to capacity within the first few months of registration, Location: Main Pool & Play Pool Fee: $45 res/$50 non-res MonlTuesiWediFri Days: Times: 5:00pm-5:30pml5:30pm-6:00pm Classes Session 1 09/10.Q9/14 Session209/17.{)9121 Sesskln 309124.{)9f28 Session4 1CV01-l005 Session 5100>-1 (},12 Lap Swimming Sesskln610/15-10119 Fee: Sessbn 71 <Y22-10126 $3 Adults (18 years and up) $2 Youth (14-17 years) Summer Schedule Sat/Sun 09/15-10/27 5:00pm-6:30 pm MonlW ed/Fri 09/05-09/28 11:30-1:00 pm 5:00pm-5:3Op11 5:00pm-5:3Opm 5:00pm-53Opm 5:00pm-5:3Opm 5:00pm-5:30pm 5:00pm-5:30pm 5:00pm-5:30pm 27083-A 5:~:OOpm 2700:H3 27091-A 5:~:00pm 27091-8 27093-A 5:3OprrKl:00pm 2709:H3 27101 -A 5:~:OOpm 27101 -8 27103-A 5:~:OOpm 2710:H3 27111-A 5:3Opm-6:00pm 27111-8 27113-A 5:~:OOpm 2711:H3 2001 Fall Aquatics Program 27 �· AQUATIC SEASON 2001! Group Lessons Novice Wa1"er Polo The group lesson program is designed for students ages four (4) years and up. The group sessions are composed of eight classes, and will be held over a two week period; MondayfTuesday & Thursday/Friday (4 days/week). Classes for Levels I, II, III are 1/2 hour in duration and Levels IV to VII are 45 minutes in order to provide adequate instruction and practice for the advanced swim skills. Pre-registration is mandatory for all group lessons and we encourage early registration due to the popularity of the group lesson program. The registration deadline for group lessons is the Friday preceding each session at 5pm. Late registration will be accepted on a space available basis or by special arrangement with the Aquatics Coordinator. Late sign-ups are subject to a late fee of $5. Water Polo will be offered for youths in grades 6-8 on the Novice level. This course is designed specifically for children to learn the basic rules and skills for water polo. The course will follow the High School water polo season from September 4 to November 9, 2001. Location: Fee: 09/24-10/05 10/08-10/19 Levels & Times: 1,2 5:00-5:30 pm 1,2 5:30-6:00 pm Win1"er Swim Team Winter Swim Team will be offered for children ages 4-18 on the competitive level. This course is designed specifically to strengthen stroke and turn techniques in competitive swimming. 20913-A Location: 09/24101-11/30/01 Mon-Fri Community/Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road Times: Ages: 12-18 9-11 4-8 Fees: First Child Second Child Third Child Fourth Child ·Same Family 28 2001 Fall Aqua1ics Program 5:30pm-7:00pm 5:30pm-6:30pm 5:30pm-6:30pm $210 $160' $75* $50* Location: Community/Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road 3:30pm-4:30pm $85 Time: Fees: Monday-Friday This comprehensive course provides American Red Cross certification in Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid. Students will leam how to handle special rescue equipment and emergency situations. All Sessions meet: MfT/w/F for 2 weeks Summer Sessions AM & PM Classes 26331 alb, 26332a1b 26441 a/b, 26442a1b 9/24/01-11/16/01 Lifeguard Training Main Pool & Play Pool $40 res/$45.00 non-res Session 7 Session 8 20914-A Prerequisites: 15 years of age by last dass session and pass a swim skills test which includes: 1) Treading water for two (2) minutes, with arms across chest (legs only). 2) Swimming 500 yards continuously using crawl, side stroke, and breast stroke. 3) A surface dive and retrieving a 10 lb. object from a depth of 7 feet. Fee: Anita Roger-Fields $125 resl$135 non-res (induding materials) 20901-A MMlITh Inshvctor: 10101-10125 6:30-10:00 pm �AQUATIC SEASON 2001! Children's BiMhday Swim Par1"ies Happy Birthday Parties atthe pooL ... a swim party!! Children's Birthday Events will be allowed into the facility during public swim periods fifteen (15) minutes earlier than the general public, and includes picnic table areas that can be reserved. Refundable Deposit Maintenance Fee Two Patio Tables Optional: BBQ Pit Additional (2) Patio Tables Plus youth rate per entry $50.00 $25.00 $25.00 $20.00 $20.00 Pool Party Special $125 with refundable deposit of $50 includes (Deposit, Maintenance Fee, two patio tables, BBQ Pit, 10 free patron and plus youth rate per entry). Please do not bring your own BBQ. Priva1"e Pool Ren1"als Reserve the pool for your own private party! Rental fee ind udes: exdusive use of the main pool and/or play pool (Play Pool requires additional fee); grass areas, 8BQ grill,locker room, no alcohol orsmol<ing permitted. Limiled availability. Small Private Pool Rental Only-(75 person maximum, Ages 9 and under)* Residents $40/hour Deposit: $350 Non-Residents $60/hour Deposit: $350 Combined Pool RentalsHourly Rates 1-20 persons $50 Resl$60 Non-Res Deposit: $350 1-50 persons $75 Resl$90 Non-Res DepoSIT: $350 51-100 persons $125 Resl$150Non-Res Deposit: $350 101-150 persons $150 Resl$180 Non-Res Deposit $350 151-250 persons $200 Resl$240 Non-Res Deposit $350 "There must be at least one adult chaperon (age 18 or over) for every ten (1 0) children in attendance. 'Certificate of insurance is recuired for all poo rentals. These rates are specified underfadlity rental rates. Hercules Mas1"er Swim Club (HMSC) Pacific Masters Swimming (PMS) is an organized swimming program for adults ages 19 and over. Individual members may participate in a variety of ways ranging from recreational lap swimming to international competition, however participants are not required to compete as a member of the club. Some members join for health, fitness, comradery, or just plain fun! When you become a member of the United States Master Swimming (USMS), you are automatically covered for additional accident and liability insurance during all sanctioned events and workouts. In addition, you will receive a subscription to SWIM magazine, a national swimming and fllness publication, and a PMS Newsletter in every issue. Membership also includes borrowing privileges from the PMS library, and the privilege of participating in any PMS water event, clinic, and training groups. For further information , please contact our Aquatics Coordinator at 799-8291 or 799-8296. 20909-A Location: Fees: MIWIF Sat/Sun Main Pool $25 Annual USMS Membership Fee $25 for 10 visits $40 for 20 visits $60 for 30 visit pass $200 for full season 915 - 9128 09115-10127 11 :30am-1 :OOpm 5:30pm-6:30pm Master Club members may also swim during regular lap swim hours. 2001 Fall Aquatics Program 29 �AQUATIC SEASON 2001! Wa'ter Exercise The Water Exercise program follows sound exercise principles while using water res istance to improve your cardiovascular system, tone muscles, and burn fat. The course is designed for different fitness levels and movement abilities, using a wide range of musical tempos. Males and females are encouraged to participate, and swimming skills are not necessary. Instructor: Location: Fee: Anita Roger Fields Main Pool $30 res/$35 non-res or $7.00 drop in rate $3.00 per class equip. rental (optional) Special Sen ior Rate $5.00 drop-in rate Specia l Senior Rate $25.00 Session rate for 55+ MonlWed/Fri: 12 noon -1 pm 20904-H Session 8 9/5 - 9/14 prorate* 20904-1 Session 9 9/17 - 9/28 Deep Wa'ter Exercise The Deep Water Exercise program is designed for the more energetic water exerciser. No advanced swimming skills are required, however, students must feel ccmfortable in deep water. This course is designed to provide students with a more strenuous cardiovascular workout than the beginner water exercise class. All students are required to bring to class an Aqua Jogger, which can be purchased at most local sporting good retailers or they are available for rent at the pool on a first come, first served basis. Instructor: Location: Fee: Anita Roger Fields Main Pool $30 res/$35 non-res or $7.00 drop in rate $3.00 per class equip. rental (optional) Special Senior Rate $5.00 drop-in rate Special Senior Rate $25.00 Session rate for 55+ 12:00pm-1:OOpm MonlWed/Fri: 20905-H Session 8 9/5 - 9/14 prorate" 20905-1 Session 9 9/17 - 9/28 Par't-'time Jobs Availablel The City of Hercules has openings forthe following jobs: Lifeguards: $7.45-$8.64 Under the direction of the Aquatic Assistant Coordinator, Aquatic Coordinator and Recreation Supervisor, Senior Guards, Lifeguards are responsible for providing general supervision to patrons at the Hercules Swim Center facility and for enforcing all policies, procedures, and safety regulations related to the operation of the facility. Benefits of Water Exercise: 1. INCREASE MUSCULAR ENDURANCE AND STRENGTH 2. DECREASE BODY FAT 3. INCREASE RANGE-OF-MOTION. 4. DECREASE BLOOD PRESSURE AND CHOLESTEROL. Swim Instructors I : $7.45 - $8.64 or II :$7.47 - $8.66 Under the direction of the Senior Lifeguard, Aquatic Coordinator, Aquatic Assistant Coordinator, and Recreation Supervisor, the Swim Instructor is responsible for providing general supervision and swimming instruction to various age groups and skill levels outlined by the American Red Cross and adopted by the City of Hercules. 30 2001 Fall Aquatics Program 5. IMPROVE ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING THAT INVOLVE AGILITY, BALANCE, COORDINATION, FLEXIBILlTY,AND STRENGTH SUCH AS WALKING , LIFTING, STANDING, CARRYING,AND REACHING. �HOW TO REGISTER GENERAL INFORMATION 1. All registration is on a first come, first selVe basis unless specified in the course description. 2. Pre-registration for all programs is recommended. We encourage participants to register at least one week in advance of the course starting date. WALK-IN REGISTRATION 1. All walk in registrations are accepted atthe Community Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Office hours are Monday thru Thursday, 9;00 am to 6:00 pm, and Friday, 9:00am to 5:00 pm. 2. Preregistrationisrecommendedforallprogramsatleast one week prior to the starting date of the course. 3. Please make checks and/or money orders payable to the CITY OF HERCULES. 4. All registration fees must be accompanied by a completed registration form. A waiver of liability is also required for certain activities as specified in the course description. 5 . A $5.00 late registration fee will be added to all registration received one hour prior to a course starting time and/or after a course has begun. The late registration fee will not be added to some extended course sessions until after the second class meeting as specified in the course description. 6. Some courses may be canceled or combined due to lack of registration. 7. Proof of residency will be asked upon registration. Driver's license, utility bill or other form of identification is acceptable. RESIDENTS ARE THOSE WHO RESIDE WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF HERCULES. 8. Registration and payment for one session does not guarantee enrollment in subsequent sessions, unless payment is received in full for all applicable sessions. 9 . Parents/Guardians must register their children if under the age of 18. 10. If there are changes in the course schedule or if the course is full, you will be notified by our staff prior to the class starting date. 11. A mail drop is provided near the main entrance to the office if registration is received after regular business hours. PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF CASH PAYMENTS. REFUND POLICY 1. Refunds and/or transfers will be granted on or before the first class meeting. No refunds or transfers will be granted after the first class meeting . There is a $10.00 service charge on all refunds initiated by the participant. 2. If the course is canceled by the Hercules Recreation and Community Services, the participant will have the option of transferring to a similar program , or will be granted a full refund. 3. Refunds may be given after a course has begun due to a particular medical condition if a doctor's note is provided. These refunds are at the discretion of the Recreation Supervisor. MAIL-IN REGISTRATION 1. Please fill out the course registration form provided in th is broch ure. Copies ofthe reg istration form may be made if more forms are necessary. 2 . Please enclose your payment information . Payments may be made by VISA, Mastercard, Check, Money Order. Please do not mail or drop off cash payments. 3 . You may mail your registration form and paymenttothe Hercules Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road , Hercules, CA. 94547. 4. A course receipt will be mailed to you confirming your registrationintotheclass.[fyouhavenotreceivedverification of your registration by the first class meeting, please call the Hercules Recreation and Community Services at 51 0 799-8291. 5. If your registration check is returned to you, the class is full and you will automatically be placed on a waiting list. PHONE IN REGISTRATION 1. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure for each participant and program you are interested in. Make sure you have your VISA or Mastercard information available when you call. This information witl include the name of the card holder, the account number, and the expiration date. 2. Phone in registration will be accepted during regular business hours and/or by leaving a voicemail message on our registration line (799-8291) if you are registering by phone after hours, please include all the necessary information on the registration form and payment form, including a contact number so our staff may contact you for further information in order to process your registration. FAX INFORMATION 1. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure and fax to (510) 799-8288. VISA and Mastercard payments will only be accepted for fax registration. Fall 2001 Herculean 31 �City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form Parent/Guardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age):. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Daytime Phone: Zip Code: _____,Evening Phone'-: - - - - - - - - Address: ___________ City: Participant's Name 1. 2. 3. 4. Birth Date (if under 18yr) ,,, , ,, ,, Credit Card Type:. _ _ _,Mastercard___VISA Course Number 'and Title Dates T imes Card No._ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Exp. Oate__' __' __ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Oate:. _ _ _ _ _ _ __ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry speCific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities , and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense , arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature: Oate: _ _ _ _ _ _ __ (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form Parent/Guardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age): _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ Daytime Phone:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Address:, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ City: Zip COde:. _____Evening Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Participant's Name 1. 2. 3. 4. Birth Date (if under 18yr) ,,, , ,, ,, Credit Card Type: _ _ _.Mastercard___VISA Course Number and Title Dates Times Card No.,_ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Exp. Oate__' __' __ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Oate: _ _ _ _ _ _ __ I understand that the City of Hercules does not cany specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense , arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees. 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Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there." statefarm.com™ � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/07577b3e136349d4045bdcbda926c356.pdf 2bcc27af6a032db712ddef94328649a9 PDF Text Text THE HERCULEAN CITY OF HERCULES INFORMATION AND ACTIVITY BROCHURE SPRING 2001 Hercules Swim Center - Aquatics Program 2001 - See Page 38 The Herculean City of Hercules III Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 PRSRT STD POSTAGE u.s. PAID Rodeo, CA Permit No. 23 POSTAL PATRON .- �THE HERCULEAN SPRING 200/-INFORMATION & ACTIVITY BROCHURE City Directory City Manager City Hall - General Information City Hall Fax Community/Swim Center Parks & Recreation Department Hercules Senior Center Finance Dept/Business License Business/Community Development Public Works & Engineering Inspection Request Line City Clerk Personnel - Job Hotline Police Department Rodeo-Hercules Fire District EMERGENCY ONLY 799-8206 799-8200 799-2521 799-8291 799-8291 799-8219 245-6509 799-8253 799-8241 799-8240 799-8215 799-8204 799-8260 799-4561 911 City Council 799-8206 Council meets the second & fourth Tuesday of each month. Mayor Terry Segerberg Vice Mayor Kris Valstad Council member Ed Balico Councilmeinber Joanne Ward Planning Commission 799-8253 Commission meets the first and third Monday of each month. Stephen Lawton Trevor Evans-Young, Sr. Mario Estioco Richard Mitchell Richard Wilbur Community Services Commission 799-8230 Commission meets the second Monday of each month. Michelle itagaki Florencio Santos Marylyn Judan Stephen Rosales Adele Laput Nicole Wilbur Kin Kin Sandhu Hercules Library Commission 799-8230 CITY HALL HOURS: MONDAY -FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS Mayor's Message City Scene Public Safety Recreation & Community Job Openings Rental Facilities Classes Adult Activities Youth Activities Martial Arts Senior Services Youth Services Teen Activity Program Sports & Fitness Aquatic Season 2001 1 2 4 9 13 14 16 19 20 21 24 25 27 38 Commission meets the third Thursday of each month. Jacquelyn Harbert Barbara Rowl Lucio Haymundo Sr. Virbala Thaker Laveeda Johnson Garfield Byrd Gloria Evans-Young Jorge Alfaro For more information regarding meetings, please see our bulletin board at the entrance of the City Half or call 799-8215. Visit our website at WWW.CI.HERCULES.CA.US Chief Editor: Doreen Mathews Layout & Design: Pedro Jimenez Marsha Reynolds Jenny Smith Claudette Wade �Mayor's Message Mayor Terry Segerbelg Special Election - March 6, 200 1 The New Year is teeming with aspirations for each of us and for the City as well. In an unusual turn of events, this March the voters of Hercules will have an opportunity to vote in a special election. Since the City is required to hold an election for the City Council vacancy, adding some other issues to the ballot is an economical and timely approach to obtaining community input. The ballot will cootain four items that are specifically for Hercules voters. Each item is unique and worthy of a brief explanation. Last October, Councilmember Ramon Taraya unexpectedly passed away. His seat on the City Council remains vacant and is to be filled through this special election. You will be asked to elect someone to fill this position for the remainder of his term, which expires in December 2002 . Measure E poses the question, "Shall the proposed ordinance increasing the Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax to ten percent (10%) be adopted?" Today, we have a transient occupancy tax or "TOT" of 8% in anticipation of someday having a hotel. Unlike other taxes, the TOT is only charged to guests of a hotel or motel. Also, unlike other taxes, this TOT is a Hercules tax and other agencies, such as the State, cannot take these funds. Therefore, this is a reliable source of revenue to the City's General Fund. The ballot measure seeks to increase the TOT rate from 8%to 10%. To help reduce the fiscal impact of hosting sporting and entertainment events in Hercules, Measure F has been placed on the ballot for your consideration. Communities where these types of events or activities occur often have additional burdens placed on public services such as the Police Department. The funds generated from this admission tax would be revenue to the City's General Fund and could then be used to pay for public services. ofthe West Contra Costa Unified School District. Hercules is also served by the John Swett Unified School District which currently does not have any schools physically located in the City. Unlike the other ballot issues, this is an advisory measure only and is intended to gage community interest in exploring options relative to the two districts . Measure G will advisethe City Council whether a majority ofthe people voting do or do not want schools within the City of Hercules to withdraw from the West Contra Costa Unified School District and either form a new school district or merge with an adjoining school district. And finally, Measure G "Shall the people of the City of Hercules secede from the West Contra Costa Unified Hercules has a long history of community involvement. We School District and form a new school district or merge expect a high quality of life in a town we' re proud to call with an adjoining school district?" The public schools "home" On March 6th, the voters of Hercules can seize located within the City are presently within the jurisdiction this opportunity to vote and help shape its future. Spring 2001 Herculean �City Scene "Welcome to Hercules" "NEW BUSINESS OPENS IN HERCULES" In need ofoffice supplies, equipment or office furniture? Make the short trip into the N orthshore Business Park and visit the Radston's Office Supply Store, at 675 Alfred Nobel Drive, (510) 964-9604. The store is open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. -5:30 p.m., Saturday from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and closed on Sundays. •••••••••••••••••••••• Need that kick of caffeine to get the day started? You're in luck Starbucks Colfee recently opened in the Jack in the Box and the Hercules Shell Gas Station Center at 3700 San Pablo Avenue. The store is open Monday-Friday from 5:00 am-8:00p.m and Saturday and Sunday from 6:00 a.m.-8:00p.m. Please stop by and welcome these two new businesses to the community. •••••••••••••••••••••• The Ramon S. Taraya Scholarship Fund Applications are currently being accepted for the award of scholarships through the Ramon S. Taraya Scholarship Fund. Scholarships ranging from $100 to $1 ,000 will be awarded to eligible Hercules students who meet the following criteria: Currently resides in Hercules (minimum of 2 years) Submits a sealed official high school or college transcript showing at least a 2.0 GPA. Submits a completed scholarship application. Submits a one page typed written essay which answers the question: "If I were Mayor of Hercules, what would I do for the betterment of the City?" To request an application, call (510) 799-0721 or e-mail taraya_scholarship@hotmail.com If you would like to make a tax deductible donation in support of the Ramon S. Taraya Scholarship Fund, donations are accepted at any Wells Fargo Bank (Account No. 0529200164) or mail to: The Ramon S . Taraya Scholarship Fund Corporation 1623 Swallow Way Hercules,. CA 94547 NEW FEATURE! He~cJ~ Family Ch i~d Care Mon,:14y tc Ftid~y 6, 15.m - 630pm 510.245.3240 Low st~ffto child ta*io ' Age-appropti.te activiti 'Gte'll: in.:!oor and outdool play ,teas Visit us online at www.herculesdtv.com/d.Yc.... 2 Spring 2001 Herculean Beginning with the Summer Edition, a section of this publication will be dedicated to "Letters to the Editor". The City of Hercules is interested in hearing from the community regarding any issue. All submittals will receive a written response. However, only those letters which address issues that impact a majority of the community will be pUblished. Letters must be 100 words or less and must include your first and last name, address and daytime phone number. All letters are subject to verification, editing and coodensation. Mail your letters to: "'Toe Herculean" 111 Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 or fax to (510) 799-252 I �City Scene Gloria Evans-Young, LibralY Commissioner HERCULES LIBRARY UPDATE The long-awaited Hercules Library is becoming a true of community volunteers, already boasts one hundred and community goal. The Library Commission has made steady thirty-four members. The Friends have been working at progress since its inception with help from the City, the lightening speed to support the City's library vision by starting Contra Costa County Library, and more recently, from the to raise money to fund the opening day collection. City's contract library consultant, Beverly Simmons and Associates. Library Commissioners have visited other Joining the Friends of the Library is a great way to help libraries, acquired and studied demographic data, conducted support the library effort and to keep informed about library interviews and focus groups with community residents, and news. Annual membership rates start at only five dollars attended seminars and workshops on various aspects of and members receive a quarterly newsletter. Friends planning and constructing a new library. benefactors will receive a commemorative bookplate to be placed in a Hercules library book. Check the Friends' web Beverly Simmons and Associates is completing a site at http://members .home. comlherculeslibraryl to frnd out comprehensive assessment of Hercules' need for a library. what exciting events and fundraisers are planned. A resident telephone survey was recently conducted by Godbe Research Associates. The survey results will be The library will be a place that the entire community can incorporated into the consultant's needs assessment report enjoy. Support is needed from the whole community to along with the results of focus groups and interviews help make the Hercules Library a reality. You can help out conducted by the Library Commission in early 2000. by donating used books in the Friends' book collection box Demographic data, focus group and interview information located in the Hercules Albertson, joining the Friends, and indicate that Hercules is a a highly educated, diverse and volunteering a few hours of your time. commuting community that needs and wants a full service library offering programs, books, periodicals, computers, Watch the Herculean and city sign boards to follow the and other materials. Herculeans desire a library that will City's library planning efforts and to make sure that you serve as a cultural and social center for all age groups. DON'T miss special public meetings about the library. The Library Commission meets monthly on the third Thursday The Library Commission will provide a recommendation to at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Everyone is the Council about the library's location. The Commission is welcomed. ' We hope to see you there! reviewing potential sites and consulting with the Planning Commission in order to identif'y three sites for evaluation by the City's library consultant. The Commission share ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH the evaluation results and solicit community input before Ministering to the Communities of Hercules & submitting its frnal recommendation to the City Council. Rodeo will This is a very busy and exhilarating time for the Library Commission . The Commission is pleased to have the help of two new members, Jorge Alfaro and Virbala Thaker, both of whom bring real-life library experience to the Commission. The City of Hercules is extremely fortunate to have its own Friends of the Library group. This dynamic organization, led by a very capable and enthusiastic group g25 Seventh Street Rodeo, CA 94572 510.799.4406 www.stpamckrodeo.org ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC SCHOOL Before & After School Care 510.799.2506 www.stpatschoolrodeo.org Grades K·g Spring 200 I Herculean 3 �Public Safety "One of Seventeen Cities Nation Wide" "Hercules Police Department Recognized" At a recent City Council meeting, the City ofHercules' Police Department was awarded the prestigious gold award for "Community Traffic Safety" from the California State Automobile Association (AAA). This award was presented to the Police Department for it's continued success in cw:bing traffic accidents, promoting education and developing a strategic plan for enforcement. Only 17 cities nationwide received the award for the year 2000. Our congratulations and appreciation is extended to Hercules Police Chief Mike Tye, Commander Tom Mu.ehleisen and the entire police department. A special thank you to Sergeant Mark Stevenson and Officer Ruben Rodriguez who were instrumental in establishing the comprehensive traffic program. The program includes the gathering of statistical data, identifYing the collision factor and prominent collision areas in the city. Once identification is made, target enforcement is directed in those areas. The program utilizes the use of the department's traffic speed monitor and sobriety check points. The program also offers a month by month schedule oftraffic events and a bike safety program for kids presented by the Police Explorers. In addition, the Police Department has been recognized and has received awards from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MAD.D.) for their DUI efforts. The Hercules Police Department will continue this effort into 2001 by participating in driving under the influence check points, traffic enforcement and a continued presence in the community. CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY The Hercules PoliceDepartment will be sponsoring its first Citizen Police Academy in Spring, 2001 . Persons who live or work in the City ofHercules are invited to participate in this 15 week program. The Citizen Police Academy is tentatively scheduled to start May 16, 200 I and will meet one night a week from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30p.m. Students will receive instruction in Police Organization & Criminal Justice System., Patrol Procedures, Firearms Training, Police K-9 Uses, Narcotic Enforcement and many other topics. Who Can Participate? Candidates must meet the following criteria: • • • • Minimum age ofl8 Live or work in the City of Hercules No felony convictions No misdemeanor convicrions within one year of application. Interested applicants should contact: DUI checkpoints are an enforcement and education tool that is used. Over 1,000 vehicles have passed through DUI checkpoints and have received important educational DUI information. 4 Spring 200 I Herculean Commander Fred Deltorchio Hercules Police Department (510) 799-8267 �Public Safety Submitted by Officer Judy Washington Laws Protecting Children Legislative Update 2001 The following are changes in law effective January 2001. Child Abandonment Law - Existing law makes it a crime for a parent of a child under the age of 14 years to desert the child with intent to abandon. The new law provides that a parent or other person having lawful custody of a minor child 72 hours old or younger may not be prosecuted for the abandonment section if the person vohmtarily surrenders physical custody ofthe child to any employee on duty at a public or private hospital emergency room, or any additional place designated by the Board of Supervisors. A person who surrenders custody may reclaim custody of a child within 14 days of the surrender of custody. Requirement to Report Crimes Against Children Any person who reasonably believes that he or she has observed the commission of either a murder or rape where the victim is a child under the age of] 4 years, or a lewd or lascivious act with a child under the age of 14 years, must notifY a peace officer by telephone or other means. Failure to notify as required would be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of$1500.00 or by imprisonment in a county jail forup to 6 months, or both. Contributing to Delinquency of Minors - It is now an offense fora person 21 years or older to knowingly contact or communicate with a minor who is 12 years of age or younger for the purpose of; or attempting to, persuading and luring, or transporting that minor away from a location known by 1he minor's parent or custodian for any purpose without the parent's or custodian's consent. Child Passenger Restraints - A violation of Vc. Section 27360 (child passenger restraint system) or VC. Section 27360.5 (failure to secure a child ina seal belt) will result in one traffic violation point count. The fine for a second or subsequent violation ofVC. Section 27360 will increase to $250.00. The fine for a violation ofVC. Section 27360.5 will increase to $100.00, with the fine increasing to $250.00for a second and subsequent violations. Re-Examination of Driver Qualifications - The DMV must re-examine a person's qualification to operate a motor vehicle upon receiving a report from certain family members. The report must be based upon good faith and reasonable beliefthat the applicant cannot safely operate a motor vehicle. The report shall be based on personal observation or evidence ofa physical or medical condition that has the potential to impair the ability to drive safely. School Speed Limit - The 25 mile per hour speed limit with respect to school grounds is applicable when approaching or passing within 500 feet of the school grounds. Additional information on the above mentioned laws can be obtained by referring to the appropriate California code. CHILD IDENTIFlCATION KITS •••••••••••••• Now available at the front counter of the Hercules Police Department III Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 Spring 2001 Herculean 5 �Public Safety Submitted by Sergeant John Eaves AUTO THEFT ON THE RISE Auto theft is on the increase and the Hercules Police unattended with the keys in the ignition (not even in your Department wants to remind aU citizens to take precautions driveway). Most vehicles are taken during the night and in securing your vehicles! early morning hours. "Shaved keys" are frequently used to defeat the locks on Toyotas, Nissans and Saturns. Most Contributing to the increase was a rash of Toyota thefts other vehicles are taken by breaking the ignition. Steering occurring during the first halfofthe year. Locks on older wheel locks, alarms, kill switches and other devices are a Toyotas, Hondas, Nissans, and Satums are easily good idea if you own a high-risk vehicle or frequently defeated, making these vehicles the choice of youthful park in a location where auto theft is known to occur offenders. In most instances, these vehicles are taken for more often. A full list of prevention tips are available at transportation or joy ride. Approximately 90 percent of the Police Department or on the City's website aU vehicles taken from Hercules were recovered in the (www.ci.hercules.ca.us). San Francisco Bay Area within a few weeks. The Police Department has continued to focus on auto theft as the City's number one property crime. The department has participated in several street-level enforcement efforts with the California Highway Patrol and other surrounding agencies. Hercules officers recovered 65 stolen vehicles from Hercules and other jurisdictions and made 10 arrests for auto theft in 2000. FREOUENTLOCATIONS Village Park (20) BART lot (14) Foxboro Downs (9) Hercules Shell (5) Titan (4) Park Lake Plaza (2) Increasing citizen awareness is essential for reducing the frequency of auto theft. Remember to lock your vehicle every time you leave it and never leave your vehicle MOST FREOUENTVEIDCLES Ranking 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 Year 1985_90's 1990-98 1987-00'5 1990-99 1982-91 1993-96 Spring 2001 Herculean Make Toyota Honda General Motors Ford Nissan Saturn Modelfs) Camry, Corolla, Pickup, Van Civic, Accord Pickup, Van, SUV Mustang, Van, SUY Maxima,Z SL Number Taken 37 22 18 15 6 6 �Public Safety Submitted by Detective William Imboden Ecstasy or Tragedy? What is Ecstasy? The Webster Dictionary defines it as chemical messenger in the human brain. Death and disease " ... an oVeIpowering emotion or exahation; rapture ... "It are not limited to long term users either. Plenty of first is also today's drug of choice among teenage children, time Ecstasy users have died as a direct result of taking and it's illegal. It's on the school campuses, college the drug. For example a U.C. Santa Cruz Sophomore campuses, the club scene, and it's abundant at the "Rave" died aftertakingjust two tablets in thirty minutes at a Rave parties popping up all over the country. So what is Ecstasy? party in San Francisco. NBA star Tom Gugliotta of the Phoenix Suns almost died as a direct result of using Ecstasy is Methylenedioxy-Methamphetamine, or Ecstasy and NFL star Mark Tuinei ofthe Dallas Cowboys MDMA. The street names are numerous, but most died from using it. common are: Ecstasy, X, E, Smurfs, and The Love Drug. Some of the side effects include extreme dehydration, an Users need to drink water continuously in order to stay increased pulse rate, blood pressure and body hydrated. Without the water, they suffer from heat temperature. These reactions can cause inunediate death exhaustion, heat cramps, and very commonly, heat stroke. from heat stroke. People under the influence ofEcstasy WIthout proper inunediate emergency medical care, these also grind their teeth and/or clench their jaw. people will die. The people who take Ecstasy claim that it increases their Unfortunately, too many times their friends are also under sense oftouch, smell, and sight. Any touching feels good the influence of Ecstasy and/or other drugs and aren't to them, so it's common to see them using personal capable ofcaring for their safety. It is not uncommon for electronic massagers, or receiving massages from friends. friends to purposely not call for medical help because they To enhance their sense of sight, they tum offthe lights and don't want the police involved. So many children have have someone spin, shake, rattle, and twirl Glo-Sticks died on the bathroom floor because their friends left them and flashing lights in front oftheir tace. They call it a 'Light there to "sleep it off' after vomiting. Show". To increase their sense of smell, users rub Vicks Vapor Rub onto a cotton or paper disposable facemask Ecstasycomes in many forms, including powder and and wear the mask:, breathing heavily through the nose. capsules, however the most common form is a pressed pill. They look like Flinstones vitamins or sugar pills. They People who use Ecstasy claim that they are open, clear and loving. The drug has been called "The Love Drug" (article continued on page 8.) because it causes people to be overly friendly with others, however, this drug is not a "sex drug", it actually decreases sexual behavior. A better name for the drug would be ''The Hug Drug" , because users are always touching each other. Autopsies done on users have shown striking changes to the liver, heart and brain. Ecstasy causes lasting damage to the nerves that produce Serotonin, an important Spring 2001 Herculean 7 �Public Safety Ecstacy or Tragedy? (Continued) Ecstasy or Tragedy? generally have imprints on them that are cartoon figures, business logos, animals, initials, or shapes such as mushrooms or hearts. They might be any shape or color. Often they are small white round pills, but may be pink, orange, blue, or green. The nickname given to them is usually associated with the emblem or the color. For example, blue and white pills are called "Smwfs". How do you tell if you child is using Ecstasy? It's easy to miss, but if you know what you are loolcing for, it's just as easy to see. matter how cold it is outside. One teenager who died from using Ecstasy was left outside in the cold night air. Even hours later, when the Coroner arrived, the boy's body temperature was still 106 degrees. Ecstasy has been around for years, and through the 1980's was used widely in England. It has only recently become popular in the U. S. All the effects are not currently known, but there is proof that it causes death, reduces brain functions, and permanently damages vital body organs. It is illegal to use, possess, manufacture, or sell Ecstasy in California, and is punishable by imprisonment in the county jail, state prison, fines, or all three. Ecstasy has been found in Hercules, and teenagers have been arrested for possessing it for sale. If you think your child is using Ecstasy, or ifyou find pills you think might be Ecstasy, call the Hercules Police Department at 799-8260. Users tend to have paraphernalia such as baby pacifiers to suck on to help reduce the teeth grinding. The pacifiers might be on chains or necklaces to be hung around the neck or arm. A teenager wearing or suclcing on a pacifier should be a warning sign. Multi-colored beaded necklaces are also common place. The Ecstasy pills are strung on the necklace for disguise purposes. The user simply chews The following is a list ofIntemet Websites you can visit to learn more about Ecstasy and other drugs: the pill offof the necklace. Butterfly wings ru:e a universal emblem for Ecstasy Dealers often wear hats or clothing with butterfly emblems, or "E" or ''X'' displayed. Another indicator is the word "ONe" on clothing. To the casual observer this looks like the number one spelled out. It is actually ''On E" (On EcstasY). Bottles of Vicks Vapor Rub, or Vicks inhalants, cotton disposable facemasks, flashing lights that can be attached to clothing, Glo-Sticks or other disposable illumination devices are things common among Ecstasy users. Open bags of Skittles candy, or pez dispensers are also common ways to disguise Ecstasy. In addition to the increased pulse, blood pressure and body temperature, a person who is under the influence of Ecstasy will have extremely dilated pupils. They will be clinching their jaw or grinding their teeth. They will have lots of unusual energy, and will be sweating no R Spring 2001 Herculean www.ashesonthesea.com!gh b www.trendydrugs.org www.c1ubdrugs .org www.customs.gov HERCULES POLICE DEPARTMENT MOST FREQUENT CALLS Dec 27 Nov 89 33 13 16 3 8 13 3 5 9 Oct False AIanns Suspicious Circumstances Juvenile Complaints Misc. Disturbances Other Calls: Assaults Burglary Residential Automobile Auto Theft Vandalism 76 39 16 9 10 86 27 8 33 3 11 8 1 9 9 �Recreation & Community Services Recreation & Community Services Staff Administration, 111 Civic Drive, (510) 799-8230 Acting Recreation Manager-Child Care Services ... .. ..... ...... .......... .... ................... Marsha Reynolds Acting Recreation Manager-Recreation Classes ........................................................... Greg Dwyer Acting Recreation Manager-Community Events/ Aquatics .. .. .... ... ..... .... ... ................. ..... ...... ..Pedro Jimenez Administrative Secretary................................. Jenny Smith UPCOMINC COMMUNITY EVENTS FOR 2001! 1'0 4 ", ....r:;;::\... "l~A ~ '¥. " Hercules Flea Market April 14, 2001 Facility Rentals, Recreation Classes, and Sports Senior Services, Aquatics, and Community Events Community/Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road, (510) 799-8291 Facility Coordinator.............................. .......... Gaby Flores Sports Coordinator................. ... .. ...•.......... Tony Melendez Aquatics Coordinator............... ........ ............. Mike Arwine Senior Center Coordinator. ..........................Janet Bewley Community Events Specialist. .... .............. Janine Shaheed Please see page 10 CITY OF HERCULES JOB FAIR MARCH 31, 2001 9:00AM· 12:00PM Child Care and Teen Services Hanna Ranch Child Care 2480 Refugio Valley Road, (510) 245-4803 PLEASE SEE PAGE 11 Child Care CoordinatoriTeens ................................ Beverly Dupree Lupine Child Care 1905 Lupine Road, (510) 799-8259 C.hild Care Coordinator.... .... .... ....... ..... .. .. .... ... .. . Diana Fall Ohlone Child Care 1616 Pheasant Drive, (510) 799-8224 Child Care Coordinator...... .... ...... .... ...................Gwen Hill Spring 200 I Herculean 9 �Recreation & Community Services HERCULES SPRING FLEA MARKET Saturday, April 14,2001 8:00am-4:00pm Creekside Shopping Center (Next to Rite Aid) SIGN-UP NOW! Clean out those closets and clear out those garages! The Spring Flea Market is back! This event is a great opportunity for you to get together with your neighbors, fund raisers for community organizations, or just snoop through hidden treasures galore. Spaces are limited, so register early! For more information, please call Janine Shaheedat (510) 799-8294 Fee: 10101-A $30.00 Resident/per space $40.00 Non-Resident/per space $5.00 Late Registration fee after April 13, 2001 Sat 04/14* • Alternate rain date is set for Saturday, April 21, 2001 10 Spring 2001 Herculean 8:00am-4:00pm HILLTOP BUICK-PONTIAC-GMC USED CAR SALE Over 200 cars, trucks, sports utilities, and vans ... many with less than 2,000 miles! Sourced from manufacturers such as Acura, Toyota, BMW, and Lexus ... come early for the best selection. Lease returns from Toyota Motor Credit, Ford Motor Credit and General Motors Acceptance Corporation. Fresh trade-ins from new dealerships. $100.00 will be donated to the City of Hercules 23rd Annual Cultural Festival for every vehicle sold! On site financing available, a Bank Representative will be on site for immediate approval for car loans. *Friday, April 13, 200112:00pm-9:00pm *Saturday, April 14, 2001 8:00am-9:00pm *Alternate rain date is set for April 20 & 21,2001. Creekside Shopping Center (Next to the Old Wells Fargo Building) For more information, please call (510) 222-4141 �Date: March 31, 2001 Time: 9:00am - 12 :00pm "'---_ _....:...._ w f Part-Time & Seasonal Positions PART- TIME CITY OF HERCULES Part-time / Seasonal Child Care Leader $8.24 -10.75 Child Care Aide $7.16 - $8.30 Recreation leader $7.16 - $8.30 Coaches, Scorekeepers, Referees $7.16 - $8.30 Office Assistants $7.16 - $8.30 .TOB FAIR AQUATIC POSITIONS Saturday, March 31, 2001 from 9:00am -12:00pm at the Hercules Council Chambers, 111 Civic Dr, Hercules. SEASONAL Lifeguards $7.16 - $8.30* Sr. Guards $9.27-$10.75* Swim Instructors I & II $7.16 - $8.30& $7.47-$8.66* Aquatic Specialist $8.24 -$9.55* Swim Coaches $9.27 - $10.75* TEEN EMPLOYMENT SUMMER TRAINING (T.E.S.T) Supervisor $8.00 TES.T Worker $6.25 T.E.5.T BE PREPARED TO INTERVIEW ON SITE. SUMMER TEEN LEADERS For more information call Pedro Jimenez, Acting Recreation Manager (510) 799-8228 Summer Leader 8.24-$9.55 (Pay rates will be based on experience*) Spring 2001 Herculean 11 �Lw \ P • .i 'II \: ' • •~I~ , , f,,I You Are Invited To .. ~ III II11I1111 A~ ~ Come join us at Refugio Valley Park on Saturday, June ~ 2, 200l,from lO:OOam - 6:00pm & Sunday, June 3, 2001, from 10:00am - 5:00pm, for two exciting days of fun and entertainment. Taste foods from around the ~ \\'lfll/ \UdJI~l;l world, enjoy live Cultural & Ethnic entertainment. Be sure to visit "KID'S TOWN." Visit the Art & HandCraft vendors. The Cultural Festival offers something for everyone, a special place for our community and much more! Call 799-8294 for further information or I. .... ... III I11111111 ~\v .. .. (~ ' . . ... for a vendor application. DON'T MISS THE FUN! - �Recreation & Community Services PART-TIME JOBS SUMMER JOBS Child Care Leaders:$8.24 - $1 0.75 Under ttie direction of the Program Coordinator, the part-time Leader is responsible for supervision of all children in the child care program. The Leader must demonstrate leadership skills, a positive role model to the children and effective communication and interpersonal skills in working with children, parents and supervisors. Assistant Swim Coaches: $9.27 - $10.75 Under the direction of the Aquatic Assistant Coordinator, Aquatic Coordinator, Assistant Swim Coaches and Recreation Supervisor, are responsible for providing general supervision for the Hercules Swim Team. Senior Guards: $9.27 - $1 0.75 Under the direction of the Aquatic Assistant Coordinator, Aquatic Coordinator and Recreation Supervisor, the Senior Guards are responsible for providing general supervision to patrons althe Hercules Swim Center facility and for enforcing all poliCies, procedures, and safety regulations related to the operation of the facility. Lifeguards: $7.1&$8.30 Under the direction of the Aquatic Assistant Coordinator, Aquatic Coordinator and Recreation Supervisor, Senior Guards, Lifeguards are responsible for providing general supervision to patrons at the Hercules Swim Center facility and for enforcing all policies, prooedures, and safety regulations related to the operation of the facility. Swim Instructors I: $7.16- $8.30 or 11:$7.47 -$8.66 Under the direction of the Senior Lifeguard, Aquatic Coordinator, Aquatic Assistant Coordinator, and Recreation Supervisor, the Swim Instructor is responsible for providing general supervision and swimming instruction to various age groups and skill levels outlined by the American Red Cross and adopted by the City of Hercules. Aquatic Specialist: $8.24 - $9.55 Under the direction of the Senior Lifeguard, Aquatic Coordinator, Aquatic Assistant Coordinator, and Recreation Supervisor, the Aquatic Specialist is responsible for providing general supervision and swimming instruction to various age groups and skill levels ouUined by the American Red Cross and adopted by the City of Hercules. T.E.S.T. Supervisor: $8.00 Underthe direction of the Public Works Maintenance Division, the T.E.S.T. Supervisor will supervise T.E.S.T. Workers and assist in various beautification and maintenance projects in the City. T.E.S.T. Worker: $6.25 Under the direction of the Public Works Maintenanoe Division and T.E.S.T. Supervisor, the T.E.S.T. Worker will assist in various beautification and maintenance projects in the City Teen Center Leader: $8.24 - $9.55 Under the direction of the Recreation Program Coordinator, orthe Recreation Supervisor, the part-time Teen Center Leader is responsible for assisting in the coordinatio n and implementation of the Teen Day Camp activ~ies and lor programs. Child Care Aides:$7.16 -$8.30 Under the direction of the Program Coordinator and Child Care Leader, the part-time Aide is responsible for supervision of all children in the child care program. The Aide must demonstrate leadership skills, a positive role model to the children and effective communication and interpersonal skills in working with children, parents and supervisors. R~reation Leader:$7.1 6 -$8.30 Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisors or Supervising Manager, the part-time Recreation Leader is responsibl e for assisting in the coordination and implementation of Recreation and Community Services activities and/or programs. In addition, the part-time recreation leader also provides supervision and ensures compliance of department regulation for all facilities Sports Coach, Scorekeeper, Referee:$7.1 &$8.30 Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisors or Supervising Manager, the part-time Sports Coach, Scorekeeper referee is responsible for assisting in the coordination and implementation of Recreation and Community Servioes activities and/or programs. Will also teach the basic fundamental.s of basketball and good sportsmanship' to children of all ages. May also keep score and/or operate a score clock. Referee and other duties will be assigned. Office Assistant:$7.1&$8.30 Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisors or Supervising Manager, the part-time Office Assistant is responsible for assisting in the coordination and implementation of Recreation and Community Services activities andlor programs. The Office Assistant must demonstrate leadership skills, effective communication and interpersonal skills in working with customers and supervisors. Spring 2001 Herculean 13 �Rental Facilities fietfier you are fiosting a weaaing reception, hirtfiaay party, or any otfier specia[ occasion, tfie J{ercu[es 'J?screation ana Community Services 'Department invites you to sfiare your precious moments in any of our avaifaGfe facirities. 'Wefcome!! :For more information carr: (510) 799-8291 The Foxboro Community Center is located at 1025 Canterbury Avenue, situated in the Foxboro Neighborhood Park. This facility is best suited for small parties and meetings not to exceed 48 people. The facility has one small assembly room, restrooms, street parking, and a large outdoor park area including tennis and basketball courts. This facility does not have kitchen facilities. The Hercules Senior Center is located at 111 Civic Drive, adjacent to the City Center Plaza. This facility is best suited for parties and meetings not to exceed 100 people. It has one large assembly room, with a wooden floor suitable for dancing. Additional areas include a kitchen, outdoor patio area with barbeque, restrooms, and large parking lot. ****ATTENTIO N **** THE HISTORIC CLUBHOUSE IS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE FOR RENTALS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. The Ohlone Community Center is located at 190 Turquoise Drive, adjacent to the Ohlone Neighborhood Park. This facility is best suited for small parties and meetings not to exceed 75 people. The Ohlone Center has one medium sized assembly room, a residential kitchen, outdoor patio, restrooms, and a small parking lot. 14 Spring 2001 Herculean �Rental Facilities entai Proceaures: :ro~ detailed information on rentaifees, date avai{a6ility, and app{ication procedures, you may pic/(up a :racility 5tpp{ication pacf(rt at the Community/Swim Center during norma! 6usiness hours. 'lJie pacf(rt contains step-6y-step instructions for booKjng ai{ of the City facifities. 2?..eservations wi{{ be receivea on a first come, first serve basis. 2?..eservations UJi{{ afso be taf(rn no more tlian one year in advance, and no {ess than one month prior to the event date. :ror more information, p{ease ca{f: (510) 799-8291. s ::!\!!!I~r The Community/Swim Center is located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. This facility is situated within a beautiful valley surrounded by eucalyptus groves and open space . This facilty is best suited for parties, fundraisers, and other social events not to exceed 300 people. The Community Center includes one large assembly room with a portable stage, three multi-purpose rooms, outdoor patio area, restrooms, The Community Center Gymnasium is avai lab le for rental for volleyball and basketball games for private individuals or company events! Rental includes sports equipment, portable bleacher units, restrooms, outdoor patio area, and parking lot. Refugio Valley Park Gazebo is very popular for outdoor weddings because of its unique design and proximity to the lake. The scenic view and easy access provide a unique location for any outdoor celebration! Electricity is available, however, rental does not include tables or chairs. are private or company rentals. There is a two hour minimum on all field rentals. Rental of these facilities does not include sports equipment or field preparations. Spring 2001 Herculean 15 �CLASSES SUSHI AND KAISEKIJAPANESE FOOD ART Learn the special skills, basic ingredients and techniques for making classic and California inspired sushi. Chat Mingkwan, a popular chef and Asian cooking instructor, will challenge you to roll a perfect sushi in this hands-on cooking class. Bring a sharp knife or a filet knife, apron, cutting board and your creativity . Location : Instructor: Fee: 41544-B Community/Swim Center, Kitchen Chat Mingkwan $35 Res/$40 Non-Res" *$10 Food fee already included Tues 03/06 DELICIOUS AND IMPRESSIVE APPETIZERS In this hands-on cooking class, we will discover many easy ways to create a variety of appetizers from various cuisines and cultures, as well as cut, paste, shape and decorate our food into a delicious culinary artwork and dinner. Bring your own knife, apron, cutting board and perhaps a carry-out box. Location: Instructor: Fee: 11544-B Community/Swim Center, Kitchen Chat Mingkwon $35 Res/$40 Non-Res' "$10 Food Fee already included Tues 04/17 6:30pm-9:30pm 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm TRADITIONAL FOLK DANCING BY KARl LAGAN INCORPORATED SOUTHEAST ASIAN CUISINE The Southeast Asian Cuisine is a new and hot theme in the culinary scene. In this hands-on cooking class each popular dish will represent its country at our dinner table. And our team will represent each country to duplicate the popular dish. Bring your good chef knife, cutting board and apron. This class is a unique opportunity fo r those interested in the Philippine culture to pass on Traditional Folk Dances such as the Tinikling , Banga, Maria Clara, and Sultana to future generations within our commun ity . Karilagan , Incorporated was formed in September 1995 to provide youths with a positive alternative to negative pressure, and has now joined forces with the City of Hercules Recreation and Community Services Division. Location: Instructor: Fee: These classes are ongoing and students may enroll at any time. Performances are held throughout the Bay Area, and all level s of experience are welcome! Active parent 11544-A Community/Swim Center, Kitchen Chat Mingkwan $40 Resl$45 Non-Res ($12 Food fee included) Tues 04110 6:30pm-9:30pm ,~ . . . participation is required . ",\Jj" Location : Times: Historic Clubhouse Friday, 6: 30pm-1 0:30pm Fee: $25 per family plus costumes I~_rn em ""_"re,,"' A ,,",,,,,, 16 Spring 200 I Herculean i!k:; I.! -~ I 1'"1\ �CLASSES HERCULES PUBLIC STARGAZING Looking for something different for an evening out? Want s:::mefu±:g fun, e::lucat:i:naJ, an::l free to do in the evening with the children? Under clear night skies* right here in Hercules, see exciting, brilliant views of the moon , planets, beautiful star clusters, galaxies , the Milky Way, and other wonders through telescopes and binoculars, and learn about what you see. "GET YOUR GROOVE ON" HIP-HOP DANCE CLASS "Get your groove on," is a hip-hop dance class where students will learn basic to advanced dance steps and techniques. There will be two classes offered. The classes are designed for youths between grades 5-8 and a separate class for teenagers, grades 9-12. The students will have performances based upon the dance routines that they have learned. Location : Instructor: Fees: Senior Center Marcus Dixon-Banks $75 Resl$85 Non-Res 11560-A Fri 04/06-06/08 11560-B Fri 04/06-04/08 6:00pm-7:30pm-Grades5-8 7:45pm-8:45pm-Grades9-12 Come to our public stargazing program conducted by experienced amateur astronomers for the benefit and enjoymentof sky watchers of all ages. If you are a teacher, bring your class; if a parent, bring your children . If you are an amateur astronomer, novice or expert, bring your own binoculars and telescopes and share your knowledge and enthusiasm. Please, no smoking or alcohol, and no flashlights withouta red filter. Dress warm. For more information, call (510) 526-5974. On scheduled evenings, call (510) 799-8237 after 7:30 p.m. Location: Instructors: Fee: Dates: Foxboro Neighborhood Park David Harris, Lance Shaw, & Watt Meadows No Charge 03/17,04/14 , 04121 , 05/19,6/16 ,6123, 7/14,7121 &8/18 Time: Sat At dusk *Weather permitting! Partly cloudy OK! ASPIRING WRITERS These writing courses are designed for adults or teens who are intermediate/advancedwriters. Participants will explore all forms of writing depending on the interests of class members. Various forms will include biographies, autobiographies,journals, essays, short stories, novels, and poetry. Information on how to market one's writing will also be provided throughout the course. Location: Instructor: Fee: CommunitylSwim Center, Press Room Sue Clark $50 Res/$55 Non-Res 11501-A Wed 03/21-05/16 04104-06106* 11501-B Wed *No Class on May 2nd 21501-A Wed 06/13-08/15* *No Class on July 4th 7:00pm-8:30pm 7:00pm-8:30pm 7:00pm-8:30pm Spring 2001 Hercul ean 17 �CLASSES KARATE-FOR-HEALTH & SELF DEFENSE BASIC FIRST AID TRAINING (FOR ADULTS AND YOUTHS 16 AND OVER) Come join our Karate-For-Health program . You will learn techniques such as calisthenic exercises, punching, kicking and blocking drills, pre-arranged forms (choreographedsets of movements), self defense techniques, Chi Gung (Qigong) exercises and mediation . ' Wear gym clothes the first few classes until the karate uniforms are available (at extra cost). Location: Hercules Senior Center 111 Civic Drive $50 Res/$55 Non-Res - Monthly Fees: $30 Res/$35 Non -Res - for additional family members Classes are held on Tues & Thurs - 6:00pm to 7:30pm 51559-1 51559-J 51559-K 51559-L Youths, ages 9-17 will enjoy learning how to build and fly their own model airplanes. All students must join the Academy of Model Aeronauticswhich will allow the student to fly his or her model under liability and accidenUmedical insurance. Parents are welcome to attend . For more information call (510) 245-9310 after 6:00 pm or (415) 899-9111 during the day. More information on web site: http://www.jps.neU hemanlee Hanna Ranch Child Care Center . 2480 Refugio Valley Road Heman Lee $25 Res/$30 Non-Res Location: Instructor: Starting 2000 Fee: Sat Location : Instructor: Fee: 11517-A 11517-8 21517-A March April May June MODEL AIRPLANE BUILDING AND FLYING 51533-A Medic First Aid is a basic eight hour training course in emergency care. CPR and other important emergency care skills are combined in the course, which allows the studentto function with one consisten t set of priorities in a medical emergency. The training is accomplished in seven modules of instruction , and students will receive a wallet card & certificate of completion . Please bring a bag lunch, 03/03-03/31 18 Spring 2001 Herculean 9:00am-11 :OOpm Community/Swim Center, Press Room Delucchi's First Aid Training Certified Instructors $45 Res/$50 Non-Res, plus a $5 materials fee for certification packet and handbook. Sat Sat Sat 04121 05/12 07121 8:00am-4:30pm 8:00am-4:30pm 8:00am-4:30pm CARDIO-PULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) This course will teach one-rescuer CPR and foreign body airway obstruction for adults, children, and infants. The class will consist of lecture and practice on mannequins. The teachings follow those approved by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) . A certificate of completion will be issued through Delucchi's First Aid Training and Supply. Location : Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Press Room Delucchi's First Aid Certified Instructors $35 Res/$40 Non-Res 41508-A 11508-A 21508-A Sat Sat Sat 03/10 06/16 08/18 8:00am-11:00am 8:00am-11 :OOam 8:00am-11 :OOam �CLASSES Little Munchkins Davcare OIL PAINTING Quality Care & a Nurturing Environment Great New Location· Huge Outdoor Play Area Have fun w hile learning to draw, paint, design, rnix colors, and combine colors. Students will also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. This course allows students to learn on an individual basis at their own pace, while developing talents that they have been wishing to accomplish for years. There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply information will be provided when registering . Location: Instructor: Fee: CommunitylSwimCenter Maria S.C. Davi $27 Res/$30 Non-Res 11516-A 11516-B Tues Tues 03/13-05/01 05/15-07/03 1:00pm-3:00pm 1:00pm-3:00pm Come explore with your child as they learn and grow. Romper Gym is designed especially for the two to four year old who wants to explore but requires parental assistance and encouragement. Matthew Silveria brings over 12 years of motivating and training experience to assist the parent in instructing their children to balance, control movement and grow in this upbeat experience. Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $35 Res/$38 Non-Res 41526-B 11526-A 21526-A 21526-B Sat Sat Sat Sat 03103-03/31 04/2 1-05/19 06/02-06/30 07/14-08/11 9:00am-9:45am 9:00am-9:45am 9:00am-9:45am 9:00am-9:45am TINY TUMBLERS Enjoy the fun while developing body awareness. This class is designed for children ages 4 through 6 and leads students to learn stretches, rolls, balance and cartwheels in a playful and safe environment. Location: Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $35 Res/$38 Non-Res 41522-B 11522-A 21522-A 21522-B Sat Sat Sat Sat 03103-03/31 04121-05119 06/02-06/30 07/14-08/11 For All Your Oaycare Needs Call Sara (510) 245-0678 Experienced Care in Hercules for 7 Years· License #073402078 Employment Opportunities Available ROMPER GYM Location: Instructor: Fee: Infants· Toddlers· Kindergarten Program Before & After School Daycare· Homework Help Summer Oaycare Program 10:00am-10:45am 10:00am-1 0:45am 10:00am-10:45am 10:00am-10:45am GYMNASTICS This fun-filled class is designed for children 7 and older, and for advanced tumbling students, who are preparing for a more advanced gymnastics experience. Emphasis will be on balance, coordination, fiexibility and strength. Fee: Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $35 Res/$38 Non-Res 41523-B 11523-A 21523-A 21523-B Sat Sat Sat Sat Location: Instructor: 03/13-03/31 04/2 1-05/19 06/02-06/30 07114-08/11 11 :00am-11 :45am 11 :00am-11:45am 11 :00am-11 :45am 11 :00am-11 :45am YOUTH OIL PAINTING Youth, ages 7-17 years, will have fun while learning to draw, paint, design , mix colors, and combine colors. Your child will also learn about lights , shadows, and composition perspective. This course allows students to learn on an individual basis at their own pace, while making new friends and developing new talents. Location : Instructor: Fee: Communityl SwimCenter Maria S.C. Davi $27 Res/$30 Non-res 11521-A 11521-B 11521-C 11521-0 Tues Fri Tues Fri 03/31-05101 03/16-05/04 05/15-07103 05/18-07/06 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply information will be provided at the time of registration . Spring 2001 Herculean 19 �CLASSES KARATE JUDO While you are at work, do you sometimes think about your child at school and worry that someone may be picking on them or that they may be in danger? Are they scared to go to school because someone will beat them up, or is bullying th em. Don't worry anymore. Let me teach them to defend th emselves. I will teach them discipline, skills in fighting, selfconfidence in protecting themselves. They will learn issues of violence, gangs, weapons, and child molestation/abduction. Learn the AB.C of Karate. Judo is a martial art that concentrates primarily on throwing and grappling techniques. The striking and self-defense techniques are practiced only in Kata form. Judo has been an Olympic event since 1964. The instructor will take registration for all classes at any time during the sessions. If you wish to speak to the instructor prior to enrollment, you may call 799-9906, or you may visit the class. A Brings strength to the weak. B. Brings self-confidence to the timid. C. Brings discipline to the mind and body . This class is on-going and students may enroll at any time. For more information on our style Wado Ryu, traditional hard style Karate, founder Kironri Ohtsuka or the different levels, call Sensei Garcia 6 degree black belt with over 40 years in the Martial Arts at (707) 425-1847. Use of weapons is also taught to students 10 years and .older. Sensei Garcia's students have won many trophies in Martial Arts Tournaments. Locations: Instructor: Fees: Mon and Tue Classes at 333 Rodeo Ave Wed Classes at Senior Center Thur Classes at Historic Clubhouse 'Fri Classes at Community/SwimCenter Joe Garcia $45 Res/$48 Non-Res Monthly fee $25 Res/$28 Non-Res additional family members Mon & Wed Beginners (age 16 & under) 5:00-6:00 pm Yellow Belt (age 10 & under) 6:00-7:00 pm 7:00-8:00 pm Adults Tue & Thu Green & Purple Belts 6:00-7:00 pm 7:00-8:00 pm Brown Belt All Belts (open day) 6:30-7:30 pm Fri Students must have fighting gear to attend Friday class 'There is an additional fee for the complete uniform. All orders and payments for the uniform are taken by the instructor. 51529-1 51529-J 51529-K 51529-L 51529-A 51529-B March April May June July August 20 Spring 2001 Herculean Location : Instructor: Fees: Ohlone Community Center Wayne Cunningham $35 Resl$38 Non-Res Monthly Fee $17 Res/$19 Non-Res additional family members Ages 5 through Adults- MonlWedlThur' Continuing 6:30-8:30 pm.'Class not held every Thursday, check with instructor. 51519-1 51519-J 51519-K 51519-L 51519-A 51519-B March April May June July August PIANO LESSONS Private one on one piano lessons, This class offers a comprehensive study in the art of piano and is designed for beg inners or advanced students ages 5 an older. Each private lesson includes music theory, harmony, development of technique, sight reading, music appreciation, and composition. All students must purchase their music and have required material present at each lesson. Classes are held in ten week sessions. Location: Instructor: Fees: weeks) Senior Center Mazdak Khamada 30 min. Lessons $125. Res$135non res.(10 45 min. Lessons$190 . res $200 non res(10weeks) 60 min. Lessons $250 . re s $260 non res(10 weeks) 11542-A Thurs 04/05-06/07 2:00pm-3:00pm (60 minute lesson) 11542-B Thurs 04/05-06/07 3:00pm-3: 45pm (45 minute lesson) 11542-C Thurs 04/05-06/07 4:00pm-4:30pm (30 minute lesson) 11542-D Thurs 04/05-06/07 4:30pm-5:00pm (30 minute lesson) 11542-E Thurs 04/05-06/07 5:00pm-5:30pm (30 minute lesson) 11542-F Thurs 04/05-06/07 5:30pm-6:00pm (30 minute lesson) 11542-G Thurs 04/05-06/077:30pm-8:00pm (30 minute lesson) 11542-H Thurs 04/05-06/07 8:00pm-8: 30pm (30 minute lesson) 11542-1 Thurs 04/05-06/07 8:30pm-9:00pm (30 minute lesson) �SENIOR SERVICES d~ HERCULES SENIOR CENTER 111 CIVIC DRIVE 799-8219 Friends, Food, Fun and Companionship is what the Hercules Senior Program is all about Join us for a day of activities or just come and relax for awhile. Our program provides a variety of social and recreational activities in a friendly atmosphere where the emphasis is on hospitality. You will be warmly welcomec by our volunteer staff when you stop in to vis~ our center. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES MONDAYS Goodie Store 10:15am-12noonl1 :OOpm-3:00pm TaiChi Computer Classes Low Impact Exercise Bingo Lunch Quilting (Help Needed!) 8:00am - 9:00am 9:00am - 2:30pm 9:00am - 10: 15am 10:15am-ll:00am 11 :30am -1 :OOpm 1:OOpm - 3:00pm TUESDAYS' Here you will find a variety of social and recreational services for all seniors. The Hercules Senior program and support services are available to adults 60 and over. Our activities and programs welcome participation by adults of all ages on a space available basis. These services include classes, day trips, nutrition services, health screening services, multi-<:ultural enrichment, and much, much more! We strive to ensure a physically and emotionally comfortable environment for all, as well as encouraging socialization with peers. Please drop in and say hello to our staff and volunteers Monday through Friday, from 8:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Ourcenterwill provide you with updated information on current and upcoming activities and events. Tai-Chi Art Class Lunch Tap Class Intermediate Tap Class Beginner 8:30am - 10:30am 10:00am-l:00pm 11 :30am -1 :OOpm 1:30pm - 2:30pm 2:30pm - 3:30pm WEDNESDAYS Various Crafts Card Group Bingo Folk Dance Lunch Line Dancing ($4.00) 9:00am-ll:30am 9:00am -4:00pm 10:00am - 11 :OOam 10:00am - 11 :OOam 11 :30am-12:30pm 7:30pm - 9: 15pm THURSDAYS COMPUTER CLASSES Would you like to learn the basics of computers? Learn to do letters, balance your checkbock, make a personal appointment calendar and more! Beverily Kegel will teach you in this hands-on class. Mondays Call for a time Free GOODIES STORE FOR SENIORS! Every Monday and Friday from 10:15amto 12noon and 1:OOpm to 3:00pm. Bakery items will be available for a suggested donation to all seniors. The bakery items are from the Rodeo Safeway Bakery. So drop by and check it out TaiChi Card Group Lunch Bingo 8:00am - 9:00am 9:00am - 4:00pm 1130am-l:00pm 1:OOpm - 3:00pm FRIDAYS ·Goodie Store TaiChi Low Impact Aerobics Lunch 8:00am - 9:00am 9:00am -JO:15am 1130am'- 1:OOpm 10:15am-12noonl1 :00pm-3:00pm 'Hercules Senior Center is the host to the Co-Co Cafe Monday through Friday: suggested donation $1.50 to $1 .75. Reservation must be made one day in advance before 12:30pm. AARP TAX TIME AARP will be providing Tax service for seniors again this year. Please call the HerculesSeniorCenter at (510) 799-8219for an appointment. Spring 2001 Herculean 21 �SENIOR SERVICES ADULT TAP DANCE BEGINNING 8: INTERMEDIATE LEVELS Join us for fun and exercise! You will become adept at basic tap dance steps while leaming dance routines choreographed to music of the 30's, 40's and 50's. Carol Rose is a local instructor with over 35 years in the field. She had her own dance studio and holds a State of Califomia Teaching Credential. Tuesday 2:30pm-3:30pm 1:30pm-2:30pm Ongoing Beginner Intermediate CRAFT FAIR Do you enjoy handmade crafts? Corne join us and see what we have on Saturday, March 31, 2001. We'll have many items for sale. Time: Location : 9:00am - 3:00pm Hercules Senior Center 111 Civic Drive, Hercules LETS TRAVEL $3lweek $3lweek Hercules Senior Center 2001 Schedule of Events LINE DANCING CLASS Would you like to learn the basics of Line Dancing? Wednesdays On-»oing 7:30- 9:15 $4.00 HICAP HEAL TH INSURANCE COUNSELING ADVOCACY PROGRAM Did your HMO increase your monthly premium from $0 to $20,$30 or more per month? Having Problems with a denial of pay ment by Medicare. Do you know that starting February 1sl that you can use your Medicare Card at participating pharmacies and save 10 to 47% on prescription drugs? If you want answers to these questions and many more! Chinatown Date: March 11, 2001 Fee: $39.00 Safari West Date April 19, 2001 1'ee: $76.00 Pac Bell Park-Rainforest Cafe & Wax Museum Date: May 23, 2001 Fee: $52.00 Redwoods to Beach Date: June 14, 2001 Fee: $54.00 Spririt of Sacramento Luncheon Cruise Call and make a HICAP appointment. Counseling sessions . Date: August22 , 2001 are free and confidential. A train experienced counselor is Fee: $53.00 available on the 1st Monday of each month at the Hercules Senior Center from 9:00-11 :00 am, call (510) 799-8219. Overnight Reno Trips, 2001 Dates: April 1; June 10; August 5, 2001 Fee: $47 PP Double; $59 Single POOL TABLE Pool Table Available Monday, Wednesday and Friday Time: 1:OOam to 5:00pm Free BLOOD PRESSURE Get your blood pressure taken by one of our finest Rodeo Hercules Fire Fighters on the Second Wednesday of each month! 22 Spring 200 1 Herculean Extended Trips Las Vegas/Grand Canyon, Sedona April 16-21 ,2001 Panama Canal- September2001 Steamboatin' in New Orleans - New Year's 2002 For more information, contact Hercules Senior Center Coordinator, Janet Bewley at (510) 799-8219. �YOUTH SERVICES BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE FEES The following fees are effective for 00-01 school year at Hanna Ranch, Lupine and Ohlone Child Care Centers. These fees are based upon a four week billing period and do not include holidays and scheduled in-service (non-student) days. "Multi-Child 10% Discountfor all Children's Programs - 10% discount on total program fees for families with two or more children enrolled in the san:'le program. 15% of fees to be used for facility construction and maintenance. Five-Day Care Kinder Grades1-3 Grades 4-6 Care 6:30am-8:30am $108 $108 $108 Dismissal to 5:00pm $310 $155 $140 Dismissal to 6:30pm $403 $248 $233 Three-Day Care AM Care 6:30am-8:30am $65 $65 $65 $84 $186 Dismissal to 5:00pm $93 $242 Dismissal to 6:30pm $149 $140 Late Payment Fee Registration Fee Late Pick-Up Fee $20 for first late payment $35 $1 per minute/perchild AM KINDER PROGRAM The AM Kinder Program is for children altending Kindergartenfrom 11 :00am-12:30pmat Ohlone Child Care and 11 :30am-3:00pm at Hanna Ranch Child Care. These fees are based on a four week billing period. Kinder $310 $182 $155 $248 Five-Day Care AM AM PM PM Care 6:30am-11 :30am Care 8:30am-11 :30am Care 2:30pm-5:00pm Care 2:30pm-6:30pm Late Payment Fee Registration Fee Late Pick-up Fee Three-Day Care Kinder AM AM PM PM $97 $186 $93 $149 Care 6:30-.11 :30am Care 8:30-11 :30am Care 2:30pm-5:00pm Care 2:30pm-6:30pm $20 for first late payment $35 $3 per 10 minutes/perchild TINY TOTS PRE-SCHOOL FEES These fees are based on a four week billing cycle. Pre-Kinders MIW/F 9:00am-12:00pm Resident Non-Resident Late Payment Fee Registration Fee Late Pick-up Fee $132 $139 Little Learners TITH 9:00am-11 :OOam Resident Non-Resident $58 $62 $20 for first late payment $35 $3 per minute/perchild SUMMEWANNUALDAYCAMPS These fees are based on a weekly billing cycle. They do not effect the schedules. Five-Day Care Resident Non-Resident $126.50 Core 8:30am-5:00pm $141 Extended 6:30am-6:30pm $140 $155 Three-Day Care Core 8:30am-5:00pm $76 $85 Extended 6:30am-6:30pm $83 $93.50 Youth and Teen Camp. See Leaflet or flyer for weekly fee Late Payment Fee Registration Fee Late Pick-up Fee $15 for first late payment $20 deposit for each week reselVed $1 per minute/perchild Spring 200 I Herculean 23 �YOUTH SERVICES Registration for Before/Afterschool Child Care and Tiny Tots will be open to the public on April 23 through May 4 , 2001 and opens to the public on May 7, 2001. Registration will begin at 9am at the Community/SwimCenter and is based on first come, first serve basis. For more information , please contact the Program Coordinators at the phone numbers listed below. A fee of $35.00 is required at the time of registration for Child Care & Tiny Tots. Camps require a $20.00 non-transferable and non-transferabledepositfor each week reserved. Beverly Dupree at 245-4803 Hanna Ranch Child Care Center 2480 Refugio Valley License No. 070215103 Diana Fall at 799-8259 Lupine Child Care Center 1905 Lupine Dr. License No. 070209101 Gwendolyn Hill at 799-8224 Ohlone Child Care Center 1616 Pheasant License No. 070210873 BEFOREIAFTERSCHOOLCHILD CARE The Child Care Programs run from Sept.-June and are for children in grades K-6. This is a recreation program that provides you r child a safe, supervised and fun place to go before and after school. The children enjoy themselves with a variety of activities, including crafts, games, sports, a fun fitness program, clubs, cultural appreciation , and life skills. During the day a short time is allotted for the children to start their homework. The Child Care Programs are offered at Ohlone, Lupine, and Hanna Ranch Child Care Centers. For more information please contactthe Child Care Coordinators listed above. TINY TOTS The Tiny Tots program is a preschool experience for children 3 and 4 years old. The program is designed to develop the "whole child ". Our qualified and caring staff assist your child in developing confidence and self-esteem. Children will learn responsibility and independence. Social, emotional , physical, intellectual, and creative aspects of the child's developmentare included in each day's program. All children in Tiny Tots must be completelytoilettrained. No diapers or pull ups. Space is limited . The Tiny Tots programs are offered at the three Child Care Centers listed at the top of the page. For more information, please contact Diana Fall at (510) 799-8259. 'A fee of $35 is required at the time of registration. LUPINE DAY CAMP/GRADES K-3 We have many fun and exciting adventures planned for the Kinder-3rd grade Summer Day Camp. Come and join the fun with magicians, puppets, clowns, animal shows and many more adventures ahead. We'll take walks to local parks and have pizza parties, and will also go swimming two days a week at the Community/Swim Center. Come and join the fun! For more information, please contact Diana Fall at (510) 799-8259. OHLONE DAY CAMP/GRADES 4-6 Come and join us at Ohlone Summer Day Camp where you will enjoy fun-filled exciting adventures. Each adventure offers a variety of fieldtrips, arts & crafts, swimming , tennis club, local field trips, in-house special activities/events, play organized sports with our "Fun Fitness" Coordinator, hiking, BBQ's, and much more! For more information, please contact Gwen Hill at (510) 799-8224. SPRING CAMP Spring Camp at the Lupine site will begin April 16-20, 2001 . Priority registration for participants currently enrolled will be from March 15-16, 2001 at the Community/Swim Center, and "open to the public" registration is March 19 through April 6,2001 . 24 Spring 200 1 Herculean �TEEN ACTIVITY PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL CENTER I I Coming soon to the City of Hercules is the After School Resource Educational Center! The purpose of the Center is to provide an outlet and opportunity for youths grades 7-12 to participate in quality educational and employment training during non~school hours. Adult volunteers will provide the majonty of training and supervision for this program, a limited number of part-time positions and/or stipends will be available on weekends under the City's T. E.ST, Environmental Services and City Beautification programs. CITY OF HERCULES YOUTH AND TEEN CLUB The City of Hercules Youth and Teen Club is alive and better than ever. This program offers an excellent opportunity for youths to learn leadership and communication skills and have fun at the same time. Membership is limited. We are currently accepting applications. The annual membership fee is $20.00. Participants must complete a City of Hercules volunteer application and be interviewed by the Teen Coordinator. Club members serve as an Advisory Council for developing and recommending events, activities and projects to better serve our youth . Specific training will be provided on how to write resumes, interview training and how to complete job applications. This program Will incorporate some of the City's jobs such as, Lifeguard, Recreation All Teen Club Members must be in Junior High or High Leader and Office Assistant into Junior Programs to give the School. Membership entitles youth to free admission to youths experience and job references. This program will also City events for Teens. Some of the Special events and educate the youths to help prevent substance abuse and will activities include Teen Dances, Workshops, excursions, help fumish a safe fiiendly learning environment for our youths to socials and participation in the Summer youth and help boost their academic achievement. VlJhereas, it will provide . Teen Programs. The Teen Club members are significant leadership in the areas of community involvement In registered volunteers with the City of Hercules. education and the well-being or our youths, grounded In the principle that quality after school programs are a critical link to As a volunteer, a minimum of 40 hours of community helping our children become successful adults. service is expected to be performed annually. The Teen Club will meet on the second Wednesday of each The After School Resource Educational Center will provide six to month from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, at the Community/Swim twelve computers with intemet access and training. Counseling Center. Come join in and bring your friends. For and tutoring will be provided in reading, math, language, spelling, more information,please call: Beverly Dupree, Teen social science, recreational challenges and homework. Coordinator at (510) 245-4803 orthe Community/Swim OPENING SOON! Center at (510) 799-8291 . Congratulations to the New elected officers for 2000-01! Location: Community/SwimCenter 2001 Refugio Valley Road 2000~1 Elected Officers: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Time: Mon-Fri Ashley Connelley PRESIDENT: Dates: April 1 through June 15, 2001 Jenny Abdel-Azim VICE PRESIDENT: Summertime hours - Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. SumeetSingh TREASURER: June 18 through August 24, 2001 Dates: Stephanie Louie SECRETARY: Spring 200 1 Herculean 25 �TEEN ACTIVITY PROGRAM SUMMER YOUTHITEEN CENTER Come kick back at the " New" Hot Spot this summer, The City of Hercules Summer YouthfTeen Center Program at Hanna Ranch Child Care facility. For ages 12-14 or entering grades 7-9. The Teen Center is open from Tuesday, June 19,2001 through August 24,2001. Full Ten week camp includes: Ten (10) trips, teen center activities, swimming , sports leagues, movies, workshops and special speakers. Ten week program fees: $450/$500 21601-A 21601-8 $500/$550 10:00am-6:00pm 8:00am-6:00pm Daily Drop-Ins includes: Teen Center activities; swimming , sports leagues, movies, workshops and special speakers. Trips not included in daily fee. Daily Drop-In Rate: $9/$11 $10/$11 10:00am-6:00pm 8:00am-6:00pm Weekly Drop-Ins includes: Teen Center activities , swimming , sports leagues , movies, workshops and special speakers. Ten (10) trips and all costs are included. Weekly Drop-In Rate: Ranges from $50.00 to $90.00 For more information, please contact Beverly Dupree at (510) 245-4803. OPEN . HOUSE JUNE 18, 2001 FROM 8:00AM TO 6 :00PM AT HANNA RANCH CHILD ~ CARE FACILITY 'MEET STAFF , ...... SUMMER TEEN ACTIVITY PROGRAM AGES 15-17 Looking for something to do? Looking to have fun this summer? How many times do you listen to your friends complain that there i.s nothing to do in Hercules? Well, grab a friend and come on down to the Community/Swim Center and enjoy the fo llowing : B-Ball/Open Gym Days : Mon-Fri Time: 11 :00am-4:00pm" Fee: $2.00 "Date and time subject to change due to Basketball CampsfTeen Program Fitness Center Days : Mon-Thur & Time: 9:00am-10pm Fee: $2.00 Public Swim Days: Mon-Fri Time: 1 :30pm-4:30pm Fee: $2.00 Resource/EducationalCenter Days: Mon-Fri 10:00am-6:00pm Time: Fee: $40.00 annual membership No Drop-ins . , 'ASK QUESTIONS "VIEW THE CENTER FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT BEVERLY DUPREE AT (510)245-4803 26 Spring 200 I Herculean Fri 9:00am-5:00pm Field Trips-Limited Space Days: To be announced Time: To be announced Fee: To be announced �SPORTS & FITNESS ADULT MEN'S SPRING BASKETBALL LEAGUE The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming a Men's Basketball League. The league is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants m ust register as a c omplete team and must have a t eam ro ster wh en su bmittin g t he regist ration fee. Maximum roster size is 10 with a minimum of 6 players. All games will be officiated by certified basketball officials using modified NCAA Men's Rules. League fees include the following: staff, referees, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top 4 teams make playoffs), shirts for the Champions of the playoffs and trophy for the 1st and 2nd place finishers of the regular season. Teams m ust provide t heir own uniforms or T-shirts that are sim ilar in color and have numbers on t he front or back. There must be a minimum of 4 teams to run the league with a maximum of 6 teams being admitted. Rules, regulations and lease schedules will be discussed at the Manager's meeting on Tuesday, April 24 , 2001 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hercules Community Center. Deadline: Team fee and rosters need to be turned in no later than Friday , April 20, 2001. Fee: $375 per team, There is an additional $5 fee for every non-resident play er o n each tea m . Where : When: Game Times: 21111-A The Hercules Community Center Gym 2001 Refugio Valley Road Monday nights 7:30, 8:40 & 9:50 pm 04/30-07/09 Monday Individuals are encouraged to sig n up o n the player interest list fo r possible placement o n teams. If you are interested or need more information, please call the Sports Coordinator at (510)799-8295. TEEN BASKETBALL LEAGUE 13-16 YEAR OLDS The Teen Basketball program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball with an emphasis on sportsmanshipand havingfunl The programis designed to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills in addition to assisting in the development of hand-eye and running coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fee includes a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, league games and referees, and awards at the conclusion of the season. The league is open to boys ages 13 to 16 years old with beginner to advanced skill levels. Participants must bring a co py of their birth certif icate at the time of registrati o n, and be 13 years old by the start of the league and not turn 17 years old until after the end of the league. There will be an informat ion meeting t o dis c uss the rul es and regul ations on Thursday , June 21 , 2001 at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Swim Center. Location: Fees: 21706-A 21706-B 21706-C Community/Swim Center-Gymnasium 2001 Refugio Valley Road $75 Res/$85 Non-Res MIW or TlTh 06/25-09/10 MIW or TlTh 06/25-09/10 MIW or TlTh 06/25-09/10 4:00pm-5: 15pm 5:00pm-6: 15pm 6:00pm-7:15pm Priority Registration (Residential Only): 04121 Open Regist ration (Residents & Non-Residents): 05101 Maximum enrollment is 100 participants. Sign-up early! For more information, call the Sports Coordinator at (51 0)7998295. Spring 2001 Herculean 27 �SPORTS & FITNESS BASKETBALL FOR AGES 10-12 The Girls Elementary 8asketball program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball , with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling , shooting, passing and rebounding skills, as well as improving hand-eye coordination . More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fees include the following : a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, two rounds of league games and playoffs , referees, and awards at the conclusion of the playoffs. The league is open to girls between the ages of 10-12, with beginnerto advanced skill levels. Participants must bring a copy oftheir birth certificate at the time of registration , There will be an infonmation meeting to discuss the rules and regulations Wednesday , April 18, 2001 at 6:00pm at the Community Swim Center. For more information, please call the Sports Coordinatorat (51 0) 799-8295. The league needs a minimum enrollment of 32 participants. Practices will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays, from either 4:00pm to 5:15pm or 5:00pm to 6:15pm or 6:00pm to 7:15pm. Games will be played on Fridays at 4:00pm to 5:05pm, with each team usually playing one game per week. Location: Fees: Community/Swim Center $75 ResidenV$85 Non-Resident 11713-A 11713-8 11713-C MonlWed 04/23-06/18 MonlWed 04/23-06/18 MonlWed 04/23-06/18 4:00pm-5:15pm 5:00pm-6: 15pm 6:00pm-7: 15pm Priority registration for Hercules residents only is from 1/1 to 01/31. FOR AGES 13-16 The Teen Elementary 8asketball program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball, with an emphasis on sportsmanshipand having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills , as well as improving hand-eye coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fees include the following: a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods , two rounds of league games and playoffs, referees, and awards at the conclusion of the playoffs. The league is open to girls between the ages of 13-16, with beginnerto advanced skill levels. Participants must bring a copy oftheir birth certificate at the time of registration. Therewill be an information meeting to discuss the rules and regulations on Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at 6:30pm at the Community/Swim Center. For more information, please call the Sports Coordinator at (51 0) 799-8295. The league needs a minimum enrollment of 32 participants. Practices will be held on Tuesday and Thursday, from either 4:00pmto 5:15pm, 5:00pmt06:15pm. Gameswill be played on Saturday mornings at 10:00am and 11 :15am with each team usually playing one game per week. Location : Fees: Community/Swim Center $75 ResidenV$85 Non-Resident 11714-A 11714-8 TueslThur 04/24-06/18 TueslThur 04/24-06/18 Priority registration for Hercules residents only is from 1/1 to 01/31. Open registration for residents and non-residents is from 2/1 to 4/27 or until the league is full. Open registration for residents and non-residents is from 2/1 to 4/27 or until the league is full. " 28 Spring 200 I Herculean 4:00pm-5:15pm 5:00pm-6: 15pm " �SPORTS & FITNESS . , "j' . .::t- MEN'S SOFTBALL LEAGUES MEN'S SOFTBALL LEAGUES MONDAY NIGHT 'D' LEAGUE WEDNESDAY NIGHT 'C/D' LEAGUE The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming it's annual Summer Softball League. The Men's 'C/O' Softball League is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 14, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Associa ti on and USSSA rules regarding what constitutes a 'C/O' level team will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. League fees includes staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1" and 20 ' place finishersduring regular season play. There must be a minimumoffour(4)teamsto run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on Wednesday, May 30, 2001, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Community/Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road . Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams . For more information call the Sports League Coordinator at 799-8295. The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming it's annual Summer Softball League. The Men's '0' Softball League is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 14, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules regarding what constitutes a '0 ' level team will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. League fees includes staff, two rounds of league games , single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1" and 2"" place finishersduring regular season play. There must be a minimum of four (4) teams to run the league with a maximumofsix (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on Wednesday, May 30, 2001, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Community/Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more· information call the Sports League Coordinator at 799-8295. Deadline for fee and team rosters are due no later than May 16, 2001! Deadline for fee and team rosters are due no later than . Locations: May 16, 2001! Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Rd Locations: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Rd Times: 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. & 7:20 p.m. Times: 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. & 7:20 p.m. 21708-A Fee: Mon. 6/4-8127 $475 per team 21708-6 Fee: Wed. 6/6-8/29 $475 per team There is an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player on each team. There is an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player on each team. If:: ' Sprin g 2001 Herculean 29 �SPORTS & FITNESS CO-ED SOFTBALL LEAGUES TUESDAY NIGHT 'D' LEAGUE THURSDAY NIGHT 'C/D' LEAGUE The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming its Annual Summer Softball League. The CO-ED '0' Softball League is designed for men & women ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 14, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules regarding what constitutes a CO-ED '0' level team will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified . League fees includes staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1" and 2nd place finishersduring regular season play. There must be a minimum offour(4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on Wednesday, May 30, 2001, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Community/Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information call the Sports League Coordinator at 799-8295. The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming it's annual Summer Softball League. The CO-ED '0 ' Softball League is designed for men & women ages 18 and older. Participants must registeras a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 14, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA ru les regarding what constitutes a CO-ED '0 ' level team will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. League fees includes staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top fou r teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1" and 2"" place finishersduring regular season play. There must be a minimum of four (4) teams to run th", league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on Wednesday, May 30, 2001, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Community/Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest listfor possible placement on teams. For more infonmationcall the Sports League Manager at 799-8295. Deadline for fee and team rosters are due no later than MAY 16,2001! Deadline for fee and team rosters are due no later than May 16,2001! Game Locations: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Rd Game Times: 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. & 7:20 p.m. 21708-C Fee: Tues. $475 team Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Rd Times: 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. & 7:20 p.m. 21708-D Fee: Thurs. 617-8/30 $475 residentteam 6/5-8/28 There is an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player on . each team. 30 Spring 2001 Herculean Locations: There is an additional $5 fee for each non-resident playeron each team. �SPORTS Be FITNESS SUMMER YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMPS Fundamentals an'" summertime competition will be the name of the game as the City of Hercules once again offers it's popular day basketball camp for boys and girls. The camp is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball, such as, dribbling, shooting, passing, rebounding, offensive and defensive positions. Also, scrimmages and game situations will be implemented towards the end of the camp. The camp program is for youth grades4"'-8th and is limited to the first 36 participants who sign up. Participants should bring a snack, lunch or money for the snack bar. Beverageswill be provided. For more information please call the Sports League Coordinator at 799-8295. Location: Fee: Community/Swim Center Gymnasium $75 Residentl$85 Non-Resident 21709-A Mon-Fri 6125-6129 11 :00am-3:00pm Priority Registration for Hercules Res only: 3/15-3131 Open Registration Res & Non-res: 4/1 or until the Camp is full. 21709-B Mon-Fri 8/13-8/17 11 :00am-3:00pm Priority Registration for Hercules Res only: 5/1-5/31 Open Registration Res & Non-res: 6/1 or until the Camp is full. JAZZERCISE CLASS Jazzercise is a total body-conditioning program designed for everyone. Each 60 to 65 minute class includes a warm-up, 30 to 35 minutes of aerobics, muscle toning and strengthening with weights, stretching and a final cool-down to a variety of popular music including funk, country, pop, reggae and rock! Jazzercise is carefully designed to increase flexibility , muscle tone, strength, stamina and cardiovascular fitness. Not only will you be encouraged to work at your own pace, but we'll show you how! New students may sign-up at any class and join at anytime. Take advantage of the NEW STUDENT SPECIAL: Just $6 per week with a 10 week minimum purchase (that's a $35 savings!). Instructor: Kimberly Moffat (510) 724-7279 Location: Historic Clubhouse Community/Swim Center Date: Mon & Wed at 6:30pm Sat & Sun at 9:00am Swim Center: Tues & Thurs at 6:30pm Clubhouse: Whatto bring: Matand bottled water Fees: Drop-in: $6.00 Monthly Pass: $42.00 Monthly Pass EFT': $32.00 *Electronic Funds Transfer Spring 200 I Herculean 31 �SPORTS & FITNESS ~. lL TENNIS FACILITIES AVAILABLE! Tennis Court R~les and Regulations signs are posted at all City Tennis facilities. These tennis facilities are available to the public by rental permit or on a first-come first-serve basis. Hours and Fees Refugio Valley Tennis Complex: Refugio Valley Road & Pheasant Drive Daily 7 am to 4 pm @ $4/hour/percourt @ $5.50/hour/percourt Daily 4 to 10 pm SaUSun/Holidays @ $6/hour/percourt Except Mondays & Tuesdays from 3 to 7 pm and Saturdays 3 to 5 pm for City Lessons Foxboro Tennis Courts: 1025 Canterbury Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Woodfield Tennis Courts: 1919 Lupine Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Tennis Court Reservations Tennis court reservations are available to Hercules residents only ; there is a one-hour minimum on all tennis court facilities. Reservations are accepted at the Community/SwimCenter, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. _. YOUTH & ADULT TABLE TENNIS This program is designed to provide competitive table tennis action for all youth who want to improve their knowledge and skill of the game. The table tennis tables used are approved by the U.S. Table Tennis Association and the International Table Tennis Federation. Join the crowd for this exciting program for an annual membership fee and drop-in pass. Location: 51708 Ohlone Community Center, 190 Turquoise 8:30pm-10:30pm Wed Fri 7:00pm-10:00pm Sat 10:00am-4:00pm Play is supervised by registered volunteers of the Hercules Table Tennis Program. Fees: Annual Adult Membership: Drop-in 20 Pass Fee: Annual Youth Membership: Drop-in 20 Pass Fee: Tournament Play: Ages 19 & up $20 Resl$23 Non-Res $30 Res/$32 Non-Res Ages6to 18 $10 res/$12 non-res $20 Jr. Pass Ages 6-12 $25 Teen Pass Ages 13-18 Recognized Community Organization $6/hour/court Private Organizations $12 per hour/court $15 per hour/court Commercial Use Annual Family Membership: Adult: Youth: Court Rules And Regulations: Fees must be paid at the Community/Swim Center. Each participant must bring hisiher receipt to Ohlone Community Center. 1. Tennis shoes must be worn 2. Courts are available on a first come, first serve basis or by reservation 3. Drop-in play is limited to one hour and fifteen minutes 4. Waiting players must be present to hold position for play 5. Court reservations preempt non-reserved court play 6. City sponsored programs have priority 7. No food on tennis courts 8. No bike riding, roller skating or skateboarding on tennis courts 9. City sponsored lessons ONLY no public instruction. 10. Tennis Tournaments by permit ONLY! 11. Tennis Court Rules And Regulations Will Be Enforced 12. No alcoholic beverages allowed at any park or courts. Call 799-8291 for further information. 32 Spring 2001 Herculean 2nd member and up $10 Resl12 Non-Res $5 Resl$6 Non-Res �SPORTS & FITNESS TENNIS CLASSES PEE-WEE TENNIS Lessons at several levels will be offered by long time local teaching pro Amado Lozano. Students will play points and matches against 9ne another, discuss conditioning and the potential for entering tournaments. Beginner (Ages 7-14) Sat 11701-A 21701-A Sat 21701-8 Sat 21701-C Sat 03/24-04/14 04/21-05/12 05/19-06/09 06/16-07107 10:00am-11:00am 10:00am-11:00am 10:00am-11 :OOam 10:00am-11 :OOam (Ages 14 and up) 11702-A Sat 21702-A Sat 21702-B Sat 21702-C Sat 03/24-04114 04/21-05/12 05/19-06/09 06/16-07107 11 :00am-12:00pm 11 :00am-12:00pm 11 :00am-12:00pm 11:00am-12:00pm Intermediate (All ages) 11703-A Sat 03/24-04/14 21703-A Sat 04/21-05/12 21703-8 Sat 05/19-06/09 21703-C Sat 06(16-07107 Advanced (All ages) 11704-A Sat 21704-A Sat 21704-B Sat 21704-C Sat Location : Fees: 03/24-04/14 04/21-05/12 05/19-06/09 06/16-07107 12:00pm-1 :90pm 12:00pm-1:00pm 12:00pm-1:00pm 12:00pm-1:00pm 1:00pm-2:00pm 1:00pm-2:00pm 1:00pm-2:00pm 1:00pm-2:00pm Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $50 Res/$55 Non-Res(fee covers four lessons) Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $25 per 30 minute private lesson . $45 per 60 minute private lesson Individual Sat Sat Sat Sat 03/24-04/14 04121 -05/12 05/19-06/09 06/16-07107 Sat Sat Sat Sat Location: Fees: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $40 Res/$45 Non-Res (fee covers four lessons) 2:00pm-2:30pm 2:00pm-2 :30pm 2:00pm-2:30pm 2:00pm-2:30pm By bringing attention inward to our movements and breath, by directing our energy and by releasing mental and physical tensions, yoga postures become a moving meditation. Consciousness is explored through the wisdom of the body. The class will consist of gentle and some challenging asanas (postures), pranayama (yogic breathing), and meditation. This class is suitable for beginners with no prior yoga experience and experienced yoga students. Please bring a yogaiexercise mat, thick blanket and an open heart and mind. Yoga is done with bare feet. Call the instructor if you have questions. Instructor: Location: Fees: All individual lessons must be arranged with the instructor and fees paid at the Hercules Community/SwimCenter. 11710-A 21710-A 21710-B 21710-C 03/24-04/14 04/21-05/12 05/19-06/09 06/16-07/07 11705-A 21705-A 21705-B 21705-C VINYASA YOGA INDIVIDUAL TENNIS LESSONS Location: Fees: Pee-wee tennis is a comprehensive program designed to introduce children ages 4 to 6 to the game of tennis in a fun and rewarding way. Pee-wee tennis allows children to learn the sport quickly and have fun too! On-9o ing Bonnie Pannell Hercules Senior Center Monthly pass: $2!l Res/$3 1 Non-Res $8.00 drop-in Saturday 10:30a.m. to 11 :45a.m. 51538-1 51538-J 51538-K 51538-L 51538-A March April May June July 3:00pm-4:00pm 3:00pm-4:00pm 3:00pm-4:00pm 3:00pm-4:00pm Spring 2001 Hercul ean 33 �SPORTS & FITNESS CITY OF HERCULES AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT , ATTENTION ADULT GOLFER'S COMING SOON 9 HOLE GOLF LEAGUE < WHERE: FRANKLIN CANYON GOLF COURSE WHEN: TIME: SUMMER OF 2001 MID-AFTERNOON FORMAT: Two-player teams, using modified Stableford system. The win/lose record will be determined by the head-to-h.ead team competition each week. A Round Robin format will be utilized to establish weekly opponents. Prizes will be distributed each week. For more information contact: Greg Dwyer, Acting Recreation Manager at (510) 799-8293. ****************************************************************** ATTENTION JUNIOR GOLFER'S COMING SOON, JR. GOLF CLINIC WHERE: FRANKLIN CANYON GOLF COURSE WHEN: TIME: SUMMER OF 2001 TO BE DETERMINED A/': d T Jeff Hales, PGA Professional (formerly of Olympic Golf Course) and John Abendroth of Hooked on Golf, both will be heading up the clinic. *Sign-ups will be announced in the next Herculean issue For more information contact: Greg Dwyer, Acting Recreation Manager at (510) 799-8293. �SPORTS & FITNESS ADULT OPEN GYM BASKETBALL/VOLLEYBALL Open Gy m period s are ongoing. Players, beginners to advanced , are encouraged to drop in. Come on down for an energetic game of Basketball or Volleyball!! I I I Location: Fee: I I I Gymnasium, 2001 Refugio Valley Road 53.00 per adult S2.00 per you th GYMNASIUM Adult Open Gym Basketball Mon Adu lt B'ball 7:45-10 :00 pm 7:45-10:00 pm Thu Adul t B'ball 16 yrs & up 16 yrs & up Adult Open Gym Volleyball Tues Adult V'Ball 7:45-10 :00 pm 7:45- 10:00 pm Wed Adult V'Ball 16 yrs & up 16 yrs & up Youth Open Gym Basketball Mon-Fri Youth B'ball 2 00-4:00 pm 9-16 yrs Note: Open gym programs are not available during league programs. OPEN GYM PASSES The City of Hercules Commun ity/Swim Center Complex has open gym passes available for residents and nonresidents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the faci lity at a reduced cost per entry, while the nonresident passes are for convenience only and are set at the regular drop-in rate. Open Gym Passes are valid throughout the year. Dynamite Pass 10 visits Adult $25 Res/$30 Non-Res Youth $15 Res/$20 Non-Res Avid Athlete 25 visits Adult $50 Res/$75 Non-Res Youth $37 Res/$50 Non-Res FOR RENT Now you can rent the Community/Swim Center Gymnasium for Bas ketball or Volleyball practices, games and/or business recreational games! The gym is available on a limrted basis. Applicants must be 21 years of age, call 799-8291 for further infonmation. The City of Hercules Recreation & Community Services Department operates the Communrty/Swim Center Gymnasium which is available for limited public use. Reservations will only be accepted with a completed application and paymentforthe hours rented. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. All contact regarding th e reservations, fees , rental time and on site coordination will be arranged with the original applicant only. Reservations will not be taken more than one (1) month in advance or less than two (2) weeks prior to the planned activrty. An attendant will be present during the entire event Adultsupervision is requ ired by applicant during the event Applicants interested in renting the gym are encouraged to view the facility priorto renting. The gym has a maximum capacrty of 100 persons for a sports event ' Standard rental includes the main room with two (2) portable basketball units or two (2) volleyball units, portable bleachers and indoor bathroom. Advanced Payment Requined Fees: (Two hour minimum) One day rental $50 Resl$60 Non-Res per hour $30 Res!$40 Non-Res per hour 3 or more days Attention local businesses!! The gymnasium is now available for public use forerther Volleyball or Basketball, Monday through Friday from 12 noon to 2:00pm. Limrted dates and times are available. However, there is a 2 hour minimum. Please contact the Sports League Manager for available times and dates at 799-8295. Spring 200 1 Herculean 35 �Youth Fees: Aues"'l3-"'I7 Adult Fees: Daily Drop-in rates: $2 Residents $2 Non-Residents Dynamite Passes: $15 Residents $20 Non-Residents Avid Athlete Passes: $37.50 Residents $50 Non-Residents • Youths hetween the ages of13·16 must be accompanied by an adult Cardio-Machines • • • • 2 Treadmills 2 Cross Trainers 2 Bikes 1 Stairmaster Daily Drop-in rates: $3 Residents $3 Non-Residents Dynamite Pass (10 Visits): $25 Residents $30 Non-Residents HOURS Mon.-Thurs.9am-1 Opm Fri. 9am-5pm Saturday 9am-2pm Sunday Closed Avid Athlete Pass (25 Visits): $50 Residents $75 Non-Residents Weight Machines • • • • • • • Smith Machine InclinelDecline Benches Dumbell Set (S-7Slbs) Lat PulldownIRow Combo Leg ext/Curl Combo Bicep/Tricep Combo Multi-Press Machine located at the Hercules Community I Swim Center 2001 Refugio Vallev Road For More Information Call: 199-8290 �HOW TO REGISTER GENERAL INFORMATION 1. All registration is on a first come, first serve basis unless specified in the course description. 2. Pre-registratidnfor all programs is recommended . We encourage participants to register at least one week in advance of the course starting date. WALK-IN REGISTRATION 1. Allwalk in registrationsare accepted attheCommunity Swim Center,200 1 Refugio Valley Road. Office hours are Mondaythru Thursday, 9 :00 am to 6:00 pm, and Friday, 9 :00am to 5:00 pm. 2. Preregistrationisrecommendedforallprogramsatleast one week prior to the starting date of the course. 3. Please make checks and/or money orders payable to the CITY OF HERCULES. 4. All registration fees must be accompanied by a completed registration form . A waiver of liability is also required for certain activities as specified in the course description . 5. A $5 .00 late registration fee will be added to all registration received one hour prior to a course starting time and/or after a course has begun . The late registration fee will not be added to some extended course sessions until after the second class meeting as specified in the course description. 6. Some courses may be canceled or combined due to lack of registration. 7. Proof of residency will be asked upon registration. Driver's license , utility bill or other form of identification is acceptable. RESIDENTS ARE THOSE WHO RESIDE WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF HERCULES. 8. Registration and payment for one session does not guarantee enrollment in subsequent sessions, unless payment is received in full for all applicable sessions. 9. Parents/Guardians must register their children if under the age of 18. 10. If there are changes in the course schedule or if the course is full, you will be notified by our staff prior to the class starting date . 11. A mail drop is provided near the main entrance to the office if registration is received after regular business hours. PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF CASH PAYMENTS. REFUND POLICY 1. Refunds and/or transfers will be granted on or before the first class meeting . No refunds or transfers will be granted after the first class meeting. There is a $10 .00 service charge on all refunds initiated by the participant. 2. If the course is canceled by the Hercules Recreation and Community Services , the participant will have 'the option of transferring to a similar program, or will be granted;t full refund. 3. Refunds may be given after a course has begun due to a particular medical condition if a doctor's note is provided . These refunds are at the discretion of the Recreation Supervisor. MAIL-IN REGISTRATION 1. Please fill out the course registration form provided in thisbrochure.Copiesoftheregistrationformmaybemade if more forms are necessary. 2. Please enclose your payment information. Payments maybe made byVI SA, Mastercard, Check, MoneyOrder. Please do not mail or drop off cash payments. 3 . You maymailyourregistrationform and paymenttothe HerculesCommunity/SwimCenter, 2001 Refugio Valley Road , Hercules , CA. 94547. 4. A course receipt will be mailed to you confirming your registrationintotheclass.lfyouhavenotreceivedverification of your registration by the first class meeting . please call the Hercules Recreation and Community Services at 51 0 799-8291 . 5. If your registration check is returned to you , the class is full and you will automaticallybe placed on a waiting list. PHONE IN REGISTRATION 1. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure for each participant and program you are interested in . Make sure you have your VISA or Mastercard information available when you call. This "information will include the name of the card holder, the account number, and the expiration date. 2. Phone in registration will be accepted during regular business hours and/or by leaving a voicemail message on our registration line (799-8291) if you are registering by phone after hours, please include all the necessary information on the registration form and payment form, including a contact number so our staff may contact you for further information in order to process your registration. FAX INFORMATION 1. Please fill.out the course registration form provided in this brochure and fax to (510) 799-8288. VISA and Mastercard payments will only be accepted for fax registration. Spring 2001 Herculean 37 �AQUATIC SEASON 2001 ! Public Swim The Hercules Swim Center is open to the public for playing, working out, diving, or lounging around the pool side in a beautiful outdoor setting. The Hercules Aquat"' staff are certified by the American Red Days, Dates, & Times for Public Swim: Fee: Cross and are fu11y trained in the supervision of aquatic activities, lifeguard training, first aid, CPR, and rescue situations. We ask that all participants of the public swim sessions be fully knowledgeable about our pool rules as listed below: * All entries to the pool and deck areas must be paid admissions, including nonswimmers and chaperons. * Children, 9 years and under, must be accompanied by an adult at least sixteen years or older. . * There is a fifteen (15) minute rest period on all weekend public swim sessions from 3:45 to 4:00 p.m. All participants under the age of eighteen are required to exit the water area and Iemain on the lawn or deck area. * Flotation devices such as inner tubes, water wings, noodles, ' air mattresses, etc. are not penmitted in the pool areas. Only Coast Guard approved fiotation devices are allowed with adult supervision. • Full face masks, snorkels, and diving fins are not penmitted in the pool areas. * Diving toys, coins, water guns, etc. are not permitted in the pool areas. * Picnics are permitted around the deckllawn areas, however, all items must be kept away from the pool side. No glass, breakable containers, ak>oholic beverages. BartJecues are penmitted by special arrangement only. * Publ", swim sessions are subject to earty closure after the first hour of operation due to poor weather ·andlor if attendance drops below 25 participants. There are no refunds for canceled swim sessions. * Proper swim attire is required. No cutoffs andlor leotards or street clothing. * Pool rules are posted on the deck areas surrounding the pool areas and are necessary for the safety of all participants. Partdpants must obey posted rules and oral instructions from Aquatic Staff at all times. • It is requested that patrons be sensitive to the needs of parents to change their young children of the opposite sex in the locker room areas. $3 Adults (18 & older) $2 Youths (1-1 7 years) $2 Non-Swimmers/Spectators Free for Children Under I year Swim schedule: Sat!Sun Mon - Fri 05105 10 09/30 06118 10 (J8,I3 1 1:30-6pm 1:30-4:30pm Swim Passes Discount Swim Passes are available for residents and non-residents. Resident passes allow part",ipants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry. Non-resident passes are available for convenience only. with rates set at ihe regular drop-in rate. Participants with swim passes will be allowed into the facility 15 minutes earlier than general public for public swim sessions. Dynamite Pass -(10 Visits) Frequent! Swimmer Adult Youth Adult Youth $25 res $15 res $62.50 res $37.50 res $30 non,res $20 non-res $75 non-res $50 non-res (25 visits) Lap Swimming Are you ready to begin a steady pool exercise program again? Why not come to the Hercules Swim Center to strengthen, stretch, and tone all your muscles. You may wish to choose a vigorous training schedule, or just a leisurely swim. Lanes are divided for fast and slow swimmers . The pool wilt be open for lap swim during inclement weather unless dangerous conditi.ons exist. Fee: $3 Adults (18 years and up) $2 Youth (14-17 years) Summer Schedule II :30-1 :00 pm 05107-08131 Mon-Fri Man fTueSlThud Fri 05l07-(J8,I31 7:00-9:00 pm 0<105-08125 6:30-8:00 pm Sat Sun 05106-08126 10 am-12 noon 09/05-09128 11:30-1:00pm Mon/W ed/Fri No evening lap swim on Wednesday • No photograph", equipment penmitted. * Swim Diapers Required! 38 2001 Aquatics Program Lap lane will be available during Public Swim until pool attendance reaches 250_ �AQUATIC SEASON 2001 ! Swim Instruction Levels for All Ages Are you or your family members fearful of the water? Can't coordinate breathing with arm strokes? Or are you wanting to brush up on skills and learn new techniques? The Hercules Aquatics Staff are caring and experienced water safety instructors who will teach basic to advanced level swimming skills to all members of your family. The Hercules Learn to Swim program is based on the American Red Cross certification standards for progressive swim instruction . Each level of swim instruction builds on the skills leamed in the previous level. Below are the various levels offered and the skills associated with each level. Levell Water ExploratIon No Prerequisite needed Level one is designed for those who have little to no experience in the water. The objective is to assist students in becoming comfortable and safer in the water. Students will learn to blow bubbles, submerge their face, float on front and back with support, kick on front and back with support, learn basic water safety skills, and be introduced to alternating arm action. Levelll Primary Skills Pre-Requisite: Levell or Demonstrated Competency Students will learn to float unsupported, to kick and coordinate arm movements on front and back unsupported, to turn over from front to back and back to front, to retrieve underwater objects at shallow depth s, rhythmic breathing, and water safety skills. Levellll Stroke Readiness Pre-Requisite: Levelll or Demonstrated Competency Students will learn to coordinate the front and back crawl, be introduced to treading water and elementary backstroke, learn to dive from the side of th e pool, learn safe diving rules, learn self-rescue skills, and be introduced to rescue breathing. Swim Registration Information • No refunds after first day of class • No refunds or make-ups for missed days • Refund fee $10.00 surcharge for all student withdrawal after registration process. • Register early if possible. Classes may be cancelled if minimum class size not met. Level IV Stroke Development Pre-Requisite: Level III or Demonstrated Competency Students will develop coordination and endurance in the front cra",!l, back crawl, elementary backstroke, and treading water., Students will also be introduced to the breaststroke, sidestroke, and to turning at the wall. Students will learn to dive from standing and stride position on the side of the pool, in addition to more safety skills including expanded information on rescue breathing. Level V Stroke Refinement Pre-Requisite: Level IV or Demonstrated Competency Students will continue to develop endurance and refine the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke. Students will also be introduced to the butterfly, underwater swimming, and surface dives. Students will learn additional open swim turns, alternate kicks for treading water, rules for safe diving from the springboard, and recognition for spinal injury care. Level VI Skill Proficiency Pre-Requisite: Level V or Demonstrated Competency Students will continue to increase endurance and refine the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Students will learn approach strokes, the front flip turn, speed turns, the approach and hurdle on the springboard, surface dives in tuck and pike positions, and additional kicks for treading water. Additional water safety skills will also be included. Level VII Advanced Skills Pre-Requisite: Level VI or Demonstrated Competency Students will perfect all strokes and skills previously presented and learn to swim greater distances. Students will learn conditioning principles for lifetime fitness, the backstroke flip turn, in-water rescue techniques, the springboard dives in pike and tuck positions, and explore alternative aquatic activities. To pass this course, students must pass a Level VII Skills Test. All ages are welcome!!! • Note it is not unusual for some students to repeat a level to complete the necessary skills. Please take into consideration when registering for swim lessons. • Classes are cancelled only in case of lightening. • Pools are heated. • Swim diapers required for infants/ toddlers not yet toilet trained. 2001 Aquatics Program 39 �AQUATIC SEASON 2001 ! Morning Individual Lessons Evening Individual Lessons The Individual Lesson program is designed for students ages four (4) years ahd up. The Individual Lesson program should be utilized as a supplement to group/adult lessons when a student is experiencing difficulty with a particular skill, or if you are just looking for one-on-one instruction. The Individual Lessons are composed of four, 1/2 hour classes, Monday/ Tuesday & ThursdaylFriday. The Individual Lesson program is designed for students ages four (4) years and up. The Individual Lesson program should be utilized as a supplement to group/adult lessons when a . student is experiencing difficulty with a particular skill, or if you are just looking for one-on-one instruction. The Individual Lessons are composed of fou r, 1/2 hour classes, Monday/ Tuesday & Thursday/Friday. Pre-registration is mandatory for all individual sessions. We strongly encourage early registration due to the limited number of available time offerings, and due to the extreme popularity of this program option. The Individual Lesson times do fill to capacity within the first few months of registration. Pre-registration is mandatory for all individual sessions. We strongly encourage early registration due to the limited number of available time offerings, and due to the extreme popularity of this program option. The Individual Lesson times do fill to capacity within the first few months of registration. Location: Main Pool & Play Pool Fee: $45 res/$50 non-res 11:30am-12:00pm Time: Location: Main Pool & Play Pool Fee: $45 res/SSO non-res Session 1 05/14-05/18 Session 2 OS/21-05/25 Session 3 OS/29-06/01 Session 4 06/04-06/08 Session 5 06/11-06/15 Session 6 06/18-06/22 Session 7 06/25-06/29 Session 8 07/02-07/06 Session 9 07/09-07/13 Session 10 07/16-07/20 Session 11 07/23-07/27 Session 12 07/30-08/03 Session 13 08/06-08/10 Session 14 08/13-08/17 Session 1508/20-08/24 11 :30am-12:00pm 11 :30am-12:00pm 11 :30am-12:00pm 11 :30am-12:00pm 11 :30am-12:00pm 11 :30am-12:00pm 11 :30am-12:00pm 11 :30am-12:00pm 11 :30am-12:00pm 11 :30am-12:00pm 27033-A 27041-A 27043-A 27051-A 27053-A 27061-A 27063-A 27071 -A 27073-A 27081 -A Summer Jobs! Instructors Needed! Parents we're looking for adults who would like to teach ~wimming. /fyou have ever been a Water Safety Instructor, or would like to become a swim instructor, give us a call. We have opportunities in the mornings and evenings. For more information, please call: (510) 799-8228 40 2001Aquatics Program 5pm-5:30pm 27010-8 27011-8 27013-8 27021-8 27031-8 27033-8 27041-6 27043-6 27051-6 27053-6 27061-6 27063-6 27071-6 27073-6 27081-6 5:30pm-6pm 27010-C 27011-C 27013-C 27021-C 27031-C 27033-C 27D41 -C 27043-C 27051-C 27053-C 27061-C 27063-C 27071-C 27073-C 27081-C 6pm-6:30pm 27021-D 27031-D 27033-D 27041-D 27043-D 27051-D 27053-D 27061 -D 27063-D 27071-D 27073-D 27081 -D �AQUATIC SEASON 2001 ! Adult Lessons Group Lessons The Adult Lesson program is designed lor students ages thirteen (13) and up, who would like some additional swimming instruction withou~the hustle and bustle 01 small children . The Adu~ Lessons are designed to have a maximum enrollment 01 six (6) students per class in order to provide increased instruction time by each instructor. This lesson program is ideal lor adults 01 all ages who never leamed to swim or who may have a limited aquatic background. The Aquatic stall will help you develop conlidence and assurance while swimming, and il necessary, decrease your lears 01 being in water. The Adult sessions will be composed 01 eight, 1/2 hour classes, and will be held over a two week period; Monday/Tuesday & Thursday/Friday (4-days perweek). Preregistration is mandatory lor all adult classes and we encourage early registration due to the popularity 01 the adult lesson program . The registration deadline for adult lessons is the Friday preceding each session, at 5:00pm. Late registration will be accepted on a space available basis or by special arrangement with the Aquatics Coordinator. Late sign-ups are subject to a late lee 01 $5. The group lesson program is designed lor students ages lour (4) years and up. The group sessions are composed 01 eight classes, and will be held over a two week period; Monday/Tuesday & Thursday/Friday (4 days/week). Classes lor Levels I, II, III are 1/2 hour in duration and Levels IV to VII are 45 minutes in order to provide adequate instruction and practice lor the advanced swim skills. Location: Fee: Main Pool $55 resl$60 non-res Levels & Times: All Levels 11:30-12:00 noon All Levels 6:00-6:30 pm 280 II-A, 8 Session 1 06/04 -06/15 pm classes only 28021-A,8 Session 2 06/18 -6/29 28031-A,8 Session 3 07102-7113 28041 -A,8 Session 4 07116-7127 28051-A,8 Session 5 07130 -6/10 • .-.e • • Pre-registration is mandatory lor all group lessons and we encourage early registration due to the popularity 01 the group lesson program. The registration deadline for group lessons is the Friday preceding each session at 5pm. Late registration will be accepted on a space available basis or by special arrangement with the Aquatics Coordinator. Late sign-ups are subject to a late lee 01 $5. Location: Fee: Main Pool & Play Pool $40 res/$45.00 non-res All SessIons meet: MlTlThIF for 2 weeks Summer Sessions AM & PM Classes Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 6/04-6/15 pm class only 6/18-6129 7102-7113 7116-7127 7130-6/10 Levels & Times: . amelasses 1,2,3 10:00-10:30 am 4,5,6,7 10:00-10:45 am 10:30-11:00am 1,2,3 1,2,3 11 :00-11 :30 am 11:00-11:45 am 4,5,6,7 pm classes 1,2(a,b) 5:00-5:30 pm 5:30-6:00 pm 1,2,3 6:30-7:00 pm 1,2,3 7:00-7:45 pm 4,5,6,7 7:00-7:30 pm 1,2,3 • • • • •• • 2001 Aquatics Program 41 �AQUATIC SEASON 2001! ParentJInfant/Toddler Class ParentJInfant/Toddler Fun Swim! The ParenVinfantffaddler program is designed to assist parents in introducing t~eir children, ages 6 months up to 3 years of age, to water play and pre-swimming skills. The course is designed to create an enjoyable, non-threatening en~ronmentwhich allows parents to actively participate with their children in the learning of water skills. This course is an ideal entry level program which begins to prepare your child for swim instruction as he/she grows into more advanced level classes. The ParenVlnfantffoddler program is composed of eight 1/2 hour classes, and will be held over a two week period; Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, Friday. Children are required to wear tight fitting swim pants. Parents are encouraged to bring your child's favorite water toy to add to the familiarity ofthe environment. Due to popular dernand, we are expanding our special time period just for parents and toddlers to enjoy the play pool without the hustle and bustle of large groups, and/or older participants. Pa rents may practice swirn instruction techniques learned in the ParenVlnfantffoddler Instructional Class or just enjoy a quiet swim time with their children. This swim session is restricted to children between the ages of six (6) months and three (3) years 6f age. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times while in and out of the water. Parents are encouraged to bring their child's favorite water toy to these swim times in orderto rnake the child feel more comfortable. Flotation devices, such as water wings and air mattresses are not permitted. Fee: Swim Pants are required! Time: Days: $40 resl$45 non-res 11:45 to 12:15 or6:oo-6:3O pm Mon-Tues-Thur-Fri (2-weeks) Session 1 W18 -Q6I29 Session 2 07/02 -07/13 Session 3 07/16-07127 Session 4 07/30 -0911 0 20906A am 20906B pm 20906C am 20906D pm 20906E am 20906F pm 20906Gam 20906H pm Children's Birthday Swim Parties Happy Birthday Parties at the pool. .. .a swim party!! Children's Birthday Events will be allowed into the facility during public swim periods fifteen (1 5) minutes earlier t han the general public, and includes picnic table areas that can be reserved. Refundable Deposit Maintenance Fee Two Patio Tables Optional: BBQPit Additional (2) Patio Tables Plus youth rate per entry $50.00 $25.00 $25.00 $20.00 $20.00 Pool Party Special $125 with refundable deposit of $50 includes (Deposit, Maintenance Fee, two patio tables, BBQ Pit, 10 free patron and plus youth tate per entry). 42 2001Aquatics Program Fee: MWF Sun $3 per parent and child couple 6/18-8/31 12:15-1 :15 pm 6/3-8/26 11 arn- 12 noon Private Pool Rentals Reserve the pool for your own private party! Rental fee includes: exclusive use of the main pool and/or play pool (Play Pool requires addnional fee); grass areas, BOO gri, Icd<er room, no akxlhol or smoking permitted. Umned availability. Small Private Pool Rental Only-(75 person maximum, Ages 9 . and under)' Residents $4Ohour Deposn: $350 Non-Residents $rohour Deposn: $350 Combined Pool RentalsHourly Rates 1-20 persons $50 ResI$60 Non-Res Deposn: $350 $75 ResI$90 Non-Res Deposn: $350 1-50 persons 51-100 persons $125 ReSi$150 Non-Res Deposn: $350 101-150 persons $150 ResI$180 Non-Res· Deposn: $350 151-250 persons $200 ReSi$240 Non-Res Deposn: $350 "There must be at least one adult chaperon (age 18 or over) for every ten (1 0) children in attendance. *Certificate of insurance is required for all pool rentals. These rates are specified under facility rental rates. �AQUATIC SEASON 2001 ! Water Exercise Deep Water Exercise Are your looking for an altemative to high impact aerobics and stair stepping? Or just looking for a healthy form of exercise? Well, this ,s the class for you! This specialty course is ideal for therapy patients, elderly, and fitness buffs! The Water Exercise program follows sound exercise principles while using water resistance to improve your cardiovascular system, tone muscles, and bum fat. The course is designed for different fitness levels and movement abilities, using a wide range of musical tempos. Males and females are encouraged to participate, and swimming skills are not necessary. The Deep Water Exercise program is designed for the more energetiC water exarciser. No advanced swimming skills are required, however, students must feel comfortable in deep water. This course is designed to provide stUdents with a more strenuous cardiovascular workout than the beginner water exercise class. Instructor: Location: Fee: Instructor: Location: Fee: Anita Roger Fields Main Pool $30 res/$35 non-res or $7.00 drop in rate $3.00 per class equip. rental (optional) Special Senior Rate $5.00 drop-in rate Special Senior Rate $25.00 Session rate for 55+ MonIWedIFri: 20904-A 20904-8 20904-C 20904-0 20904-E 20904-F 20904-G 20904-H 20904-1 Instructor: TuesIThur: 20904-J 20904-K 20904-L 20904-M 12noon-1 pm Session Session Session Session Session Session Session Session Session 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6/04 - 6/15 6/18 - 6/22 6/25 - 7/06 prorate" 7/09 - 7/20 7/23 - 6/03 6/06 - 6/17 8/20 - 8/31 9/5 - 9/14 prorate" 9/17 - 9/28 All students are required to bring to class an Aqua Jogger, which can be purchased at most local sporting good retailers or they are available for rent at the pool on a first come, first served basis. Anita Roger Fields Main Pool $30 res/$35 non-res or $7.00 drop in rate $3.00 per class equip. rental (optional) . Special Senior Rate $5.00 drop-in rate Special Senior Rate $25.00 Session rate for 55+ MonIWedIFri: 20905-A 20905-8 20905-C 20905-0 20905-E 20905-F 20905-G 20905-H 20905-1 11 am-12 noon Session Session Session Session Session Session Session Session Session 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6/04 - 6/15 6/18 - 6/22 6/25 - 7/06 prorate" 7/09 - 7/20 7/23 - 8103 8106 - 8/17 8120 - 8131 9/5 - 9/14 prorate" 9/17 - 9/28 7BA 8to9pm Session Session Session Session 1 6/05-6/21 2 6/26/7/12 3 7/17-8/02 4 6/2-8/23 benefits of water exercise: 1. INCREASE MUSCULAR ENDURANCE AND STRENGTH 2. DECREASE BODY FAT 3. INCREASE RANGE-OF-MOTION. 4. DECREASE BLOOD PRESSURE AND CHOLESTEROL 5. MANAGE CHRONIC CONDITlONS SUCH AS ARTHRITIS, HYPERTENSION, AND BACK PROBLEMS. 6. IMPROVE ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING THAT INVOLVE AGILITY BALANCE, COORDINATION, FLEXIBIUTY, AND STRENGTH SUCH AS WALKING, LIFTING, STANDING, CARRYING, AND REACHING. 2001 Aquatics Program 43 �AQUATIC SEASON 2001 ! Hercules Piranhas Swim Team! The City of Hercules will be offering a recreational swim team during the 2001 season. This program is designed for participants ages 5 to 18 who will be eligible to participate in all sanctioned practices, clinics, invitational meets, and monthly socials. A parenfs informational meeting will be held on April 24, 2001 at 6:00pm at the Hercules Community Center Spring Season Summer Evening Practice: 4131/01 13 and older 6:30-8:00 p.m. 11-12 & Under & 9 -10 5:30-6:30 p.m. 4:30-5:30 p.m. 7-8 years 6 & under ~18101 Summer Season: 0EiJ18101- 8117101 13 and older 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. 11-12 years & 9-10 7:00 -8:30a.m. 7-8 years 9:00 -10:00 a.m. 6 & under 10:00 - 11 :00 a.m: • Time subject to change DateslTimes: Mon-Fri,4/30-8I17 Swim Meets will be on Wednesday evenings and Saturday roomilgs Head Swim Coach: lack Lisson • Parents are require to submit a refundable $100 deposit for required volunteer obligations. See parents handbook for further details. Full Season 4130101 ·8117/01 Summer Season 6118101 ·8117/01 1 child 2 children 3 children Family $200 $300 $395 $475 $225 $315 $410 $500 $150 $175 $250 $275 $350 $425 $375 $450 Full Season 20908-a 1211 -2/29/01 Early Registration NEW/RETURN RegularMembership Summer Season-20908-c Early Registration NEW/ RETURN Regular Registration 20908-0 Depos~ $1 00.00 Swimmers 15 -18 only have to pay $150 with no Deposit and no parent obligation required. A free 3-day trial for participants new to the Hercules Swim Team is available so that the participant can see if he/she are enjoying the team participation, as well as providing the opportunity for the coaching staff to evaluate the swimmer's ability. This 3-day trail begins with the first attendance. Last day to register is June 1. 2001 or until filled 44 2001 Aquatics Program �AQUATIC SEASON 2001! r Water Safety Aide for Aquatic Volunteers Hercules Master Swim Club (HMSC) Pacific Masters Swimming (PMS) is an organized swimming program for adults ages 19 and over. Individual members may participate in a variety of ways ranging from recreational lap swimm ing to international competition, however participants are not required to compete as a member of the club. Some members join for health, fitness, comradery, or just plain fun! When you become a member of the United States Master Swimming (USMS), you are automatically covered for additional accident and liability insurance during all sanctioned events and workouts. In addition, you will receive a subscription to SWIM magazine, a national swimming and fitness publication, and a PMS Newsletter in every issue. Membership also includes borrowing privileges from the PMS library, and the privilege of participating in any PMS water event, clinic, and training groups. For further information, please contact our Aquatics Coordinator at 799-8291 or 799-8296. 20909-A Location: Fees: Mon-Fri MIW/F Main Pool $25 Annual USMS Membership Fee $25 for 10 visits $40 for 20 visits $60 for 30 visit pass $200 for full season 5/7-8/31 11 :30 am-I :00 pm 9/5 - 9/28 11 :30am-1 :OOpm Master Club members may also swim during regular lap swim hours. This course is designed for those who wish to become a volunteer or instructor aide at the Hercules Swim Center. The training is designed for youth (ages 14-17), adults, and senior citizens who desire further involvement in aquatic activities. The training consists of five days, with 3 to 5 hours per session. An additional five hours ottraining will be offered to those volunteers who wish to assist in Level VI or VII swim classes. Prerequisite: Instructor: Fee: 20903-a M!TfThIF Must be proficient in Level VI or equivalent Anita Roger Fields $40 res/$45 non-res 6/18-6/29 9:00 -11 :OOam Title 22 First Aid for Public Safety Personnel The purpose of this course is to meet the specialized First Aid and CPR Training requirements of the Califomia Administrative Code - Title 22 required for Lifeguards, Police Officers, and Fire Fighters. This course will provide these First Responders with the knowledge and skills they need to help sustain life until more advanced help arrives. The course contains five (5) units. Students must successfully complete every unit to become certified. Prerequisites: Current Certification in CPRFPR. Lifeguard training. Which includes CPRFPR taken concurrently or completed within 30 days of the start of the session Fee: Anita Roger-Fields $1251Resident-$130/Non-resident 20910-A July 2,3,5,6,11 7:30 -1 0:30pm Instructor: 2001 Aquatics Program 45 �AQUATIC SEASON 2oo1! CPR for the Professional Rescuer Challenge Course and , Lifeguard Training Challenge Course These courSeS involve testing only for CPR for the Professional Rescuer (CPRFPR) Ufeguard Training and First Aid in order to renew certification. Prerequisites: 15 yeats of age, pass a swim skills test, previous certifICation in Red Cross or YMCA Ufeguard and CPRFPR. Lifeguard Training This comprehensive course provides American Red Cross certification in Ufeguard Training, CPR forthe Professional Rescuer, and First Aid. Students will leam how to handle special rescue equipment and emergency situations. Prerequisites: 15 years of age by last class session and pass a swim skills test which includes: 1) Treading water for two (2) minutes, with anns across chest (legs only). 2) Swimming 500 yards continuously using crawl, side stroke, and breast stroke. 3) A surtace dive and retrieving a 10 lb. object from a depth of 7 feel. Swim skills test includes: 1) Treading water for two (2) minutes, with arms across chest (legs only). 2) Swimming 500 yards continuously using crawl, side stroke, and breast stroke. 3) A surtace dive and retrieving a 10 lb. objecl from a depth of 7 feet. Instructor. Fee: Anfta Roger-FJeIds CPRFPRonly $25 resl$30 non-res $50 resl$60 non-res Lifeguard Training CPRFPR & First Aid CPR Challenge 6::JO. 10:00pm 20902-A Tues 20902-8 Thurs 5'14 6::JO. 10:00pm 20902-C Fri 8'10 12:00-3:00pm Ufeguard Training Challenge 20902-D Sat ::.'17 10:00-12:00pm 20902-E TfTh '5'12&6114 10:00-1 :OOpm Wed 46 2001Aquatics Program Anfta Roger-FJeIds $125 resl$135 non-res (including materiais) MlWfTh 3184111 6::JO.10:00 pm Sat 3'10 9:00 am-3:00 pm 20901-8 MlWfTh Sat 5116-&'14 &9 6::JO.1 0:00pm 9:00 am-3:00pm 20901-C MlWfTh Sat 7116-&9 8'4 6::JO.10:oopm 9:00 am-3:00pm GUARDSTART BRING YOUR OWN MASK 20902-F Instructor. Fee: 20901-A 818 9:00-1 :OOpm This course will train indMduals 11-14 year olds the American Red Cross skills necessarY to become tomorrow's lifeguards. Get a jump start on becoming a lifeguard today! Volunteer opportunities exist for summer at the Hercules Community / Swim Center. Start training now! . Instructor. Anita Roger-Fields Fee: $50 resl$60 non-res (including materials) Prerequisfte -Demonstrate level VI Swimming ability(see page 45.) Session I 209011-A Sessionll 209011-A MlTlThIFri 6118-6129 3:1JO-5:00pm MlTlThIFri 7116-7127 9:1JO-11 :1JOam �AQUATIC SEASON 2001! . Jr. Lifeguard Program This new and exciting program will allow those 14 years and older to work as volunteers, who under the supervision of the pool manager ana program coordinators will give service to the facility in order to gain a better understanding of how it works. They will attain the qualifications needed to be a lifeguard, including American Red Cross Certification in Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid and will receive actual hands on experience dealing with patrons and children in lessons. If you have ever been interested in being a lifeguard this is a great opportunity to learn the skills, gain some experience, work side by side with the staff and even meet some new friends. Sign up today!!! Pre-requisites: Demonstrate Level VI swimming ability (see page 45). Scuba Why not enter the wonderful underwater world as certified scuba diver? Intermediate level swimming ability is necessary. Equipment needed: mask, fins, and snorkel. All course materials and books will be provided. Instruction includes all classroom, pool and ocean certification. Instructor: Fee: Level: Time: Scott Creamer $225 res/$250 non-res Beginning 7-10 pm 21002-A' OrientationClassPoolOcean - Instructor. Angela Gurtola $250 Residenf/$300 Non-Resident Minimum Glass size: 10 studenfs/20 Maximum Fee: Orientation To Be Announced To Be Announced ClassTo Be Announced PoolOcean To Be Announced 'For more information on dates, please call (510)7998228. Personal gear can be bought from instructor for between $170-$190 21002-B' Session I 209012-A To Be Announced To Be Announced To Be Announced To Be Announced IWTIVVlTh 7!W17 9:00am-3:00pm Water Safety Instructor Course This course will train individuals to teach the American Red Cross Swimming Courses. Future instructors wilileam how to use course materials, develop lesson plans, conduct classes, evaluate students, and complete course records. Instructor. Anita Roger-Fields Fee: $125 re5'$135 non-res (including materials) Prerequisites -17 yrs old of age by the end of the course Demonstrate level VI swimming ability( see page 45.) Pass a precourse written and water safety skills test 20907-A Mon & Thur 3'29-5'21 6:30-1O:00pm Sat 4131 & 417 9:00- 3:00pm No Glass 4116- 4130 2001 Aquatics Program 47 �~eallor -16 Stears • Hercules Area Specialist & Resident • A wanlee: Life Member Million Dollar Club List YOllr Home With Me And Receive: Free: Internet MaTketing! Free: Home Warranty ! Free: Market Evaluation! Free: PestITermite In spection! Free: Home Staging Consu ltation!. + + + +PLUS+ + + + Take advantage of my LOW FEES SPECIAL with this ad ouly (510) 799-1670 Realty World Prime Properties/Mainland Mortgage 435 Valley View Road, EI Sobrante, CA 94803 !!!htterest Rate is Down!!! Buy or Refinance 'Through Me & Receive Special $$$ REBATE $$$ I Have Loan Program for Everyone Free Buyers Pre-Qualification It's a Seller's Market. If you are serious about selling your propety, I am serious about getting you the highest & best price for it, along with excellent professional service. 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CA94564 My Recent Sales in Hercules in the past 30 Days 121 Sheffield 115 Mission Springs 227 Scotts Valley 310 Lilac Circle 254 Napoli Court Call me for a free market analysis of your home. � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/f68d2bbfb27b1acd924f5abd7d7e58e0.pdf f48232130f4a36a8613695682dfbfb26 PDF Text Text THE HERCULEAN CITY OF HERCULES INFORMATION AND ACTIVITY BROCHURE SUMMER 2001 Please see pages 47-48 Please see pages 51-60 Please see page 50 The Herculean City of Hercules III Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 POSTAL PATRON PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Rodeo, CA Permit No. 23 �THE HERCULEAN Summer 2001 • INFORMA TlON &ACTIVITY BROCHURE City Directory '" City Man'13ger City Hall - General Information City Hall Fax Community/Swim Center Parks & Recreation Department Hercules Senior Center Finance Dept/Business License Business/Community Development Public Works & Engineering Inspection Request Line City Clerk Personnel - Job Hotline Police Department Rodeo-Hercules Fire District EMERGENCY ONLY 799-8206 799-8200 799-2521 799-8291 799-8291 799-8219 245-6509 799-8253 799-8241 799-8240 799-8215 799-8204 799-8260 799-4561 911 City Council 799-8206 Council meets the second & fourth Tuesday of each month. Mayor Terry Segerberg Vice Mayor Kris Valstad Council member Ed Balico Council member Frank Batara Councilmember Joanne Ward Planning Commission 799-8253 Commission meets the first and third Monday of each month. Richard Mitchell, Chair Trevor Evans-Young , Sr. , V.C. Mario Estioco Richard Mitchell Richard Wilbur Community Services Commission 799-8230 Commissfon meets the second Monday of each month. Nicole Wilbur, Chair Jeanne Li Marylyn Judan Stephen Rosales Adele Laput, Vice Chair Kenneth Jell Kin Kin Sandhu Hercules Library Commission CITY HALL HOURS: MONDAY -FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS Mayor's Message City Scene Public Safety Recreation & Community Rental Facilities Classes Martial Arts Senior Services Youth Services Teen Activity Program Sports & Fitness Aquatic Season 2001 1 2-12 13-14 15-58 18-19 20-24 24 25-26 27-28 31-34 35-47 48-57 799-8230 Commission meets the third Thursday of each month. Jacquelyn Harbert Barbara Rowl Lucio Raymundo Sr. Virbala Thaker Laveeda Johnson Garfield Byrd Gloria Evans-Young Jorge Alfaro For more infonnation regarding meetings, please see our bulletin board at the entrance of the City Hall or call 799~8215. Visit our website at www.CI.HERCULES.CA.US Chief Editor: Claudette Wade Layout & Design: Pedro Jimenez Marsha Reynolds Jenny Smith �Mayor's Message Mayor Terry Segerberg A LOOK AROUND TOWN It doesn't take much of a look around town to see change happening everywhere. While essentially dormant for a number of years, the last year or two have brought opportunities that have never before been experienced here. Hercules has become recognized both for its strategic location at the intersection of Highway 4 and interstate 80 and for the tremendous potential for econol)1ic development. As this emergence occurred it became evident that we needed to put Herculeans themselves in the drivers seat. It was important that the future of Hercules be crafted, not so much by the developers, but rather by the residents. The "District Plan" initiative was created as a very public process of public planning. Over the last year this process has brought nearly a thousand people to various meetings and activities where they worked as designers and town planners. Hercules is now on the cusp of approving the final aspects of the District Plan. Once completed this detailed plan will be the road map for future development in the core of Hercules. While it does not include all of the developable land it certainly includes the most significant portion. Perhaps equally important, the remaining land will follow the themes defined helping to create a more cohesive look and function to our town. What makes this plan and the projects appealing is the shift towards "new urbanism", which to me looks a lot like "old urbanism". The streets will be laid out in a grid pattern. There will be an attractive feel to the streets with trees and wide sidewalks to welcome the pedestrian. The storefronts will be closer to the street and may have housing units above them. Houses will have garages to the rear and porches on the front. Architecturally the houses will have a more traditional look and some may even have mother-in-law units or home offices. The planners call this "a sense of place". There are several projects in various stages of development that are worth a closer look. Starting at the waterfront we have the historic district. While this is still in planning stages it will host small stores and restaurants. Many of the historic buildings will be preserved and in some cases relocated to help maintain this historic theme. To meet our current and future transportation needs we are actively working to locate a train station along the water. We have met with the Capitol Corridor Joint Planning Board to solicit a stop on their daily trains. Locally we have the support of all of the Cities and the County for this station. This will assist not only in ridership, but also in the everimportant quest for funding to pay for the station. Recently we have made significant strides towards securing some of the funding . Moving slightly eastward and away from the waterfront, a project has already been approved for housing. This project is referred to as the "Bixby" project. While not specifically bound by the District Plan, it has met all of the critical design elements that would otherwise be required. Included in this development will be affordable housing units, which are not only required by law but an amenity that many citizens have been seeking. Continuing to move eastward to the land that li~s in the heart of the district plan. While today there is not an approved project, there is tremendous interest in this land. Once the District Plan is fmalized there will be opportunities for large and small commercial businesses to move into this area. Perhaps as important, there are several businesses extremely interested in locating here once we are ready for them . The final large piece of land parallels San Pablo Avenue. This is a significant parcel at over 100 acres. Currently under the jurisdiction of the Army Corp of Engineers the wetlands are carefully being cleaned and improved. The Refugio Creek runs through this area and it is home to birds and other wildlife. The clean-up project will include a natural buffer for protection and will define the creek's course all the way to the bay. In an efford to further enchance the creek a significant planting of native trees and plants will be included in the project. CONT. ON PAGE 59 Summer200J Herculean �City Scene " Welcome to Hercules " RadstonsAd Radstons Office Plus OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK Monday - Friday: 8:30-5:30 Saturday: 9:00-5:00 OFFICE PRODUCTS • • • • 10k Jet Cartridges Laser Toners School Supplies Writing Instruments • • • Desk Accessories Filing Supplies Photocopies GIFTS • • Beanie Babies Stuffed Animals • • • Picture Frames Photo Albums Greetiog Cards • Candles • Gift Wrap & Bows COMING SOON • • • Parcel Shipping Service Mail Box Rental Notary Service Radstons Office Plus In the North Shore Business Park 675 Alfred Nobel Dr. Hercules, CA 94547 Phone: 964-9604 Fax: 964-9609 2 Summer 200 I Herculean �City Scene Community Development "WE'RE GROWING You may have I10ticed earth-moving equipment grading in different parts of Hercules. The reason is site preparation for the following projects: K& B HOME/Sycamore Villas on Sycamore Avenue at Redwood Road and Lupine Street, Kaufmann and Broad (KB HOME) have begun to shift " dirt" on their 25 acre site. KB HOME has approval to construct 125 single fam ily detached residences. These homes are between 2, 149 square feet to 2,368 square feet with 2 and 3 baths. There are 3 architectural styles, ranch, Spanish-Mediterranean and a combination of both styles. All homes have two-car garages. The model homes will be available for inspection later this year. For more information phone I (800)34HOMES. CITATION HOMES/"Coventry". Citation Northern Homes is in their second building phase. Citation Homes received approval to construct 40 single family detached homes on 7 acres. Their site is located along Santa Fe Avenue between the Historic Homes and Olympian Hills. The second phase of the residences are currently being framed. The homes range from 2,256 to 2,830 square feet in floor area. All homes are two-story and are finished in a Victorian design. For more information on Citation Homes/Coventry phone Chantel Lamphear at (510) 964-1940. WESTERN PACIFIC HOUSING (WPH)/Bixby Ranch. WPH is beginning to start their preliminary grading activities on their 50 acre site in preparation for their 207 residential subdivision. WPH' s site is located south of Railroad Avenue, above the Historic Homes at Santa Fe Avenue and Bay Street. Architectural designs of their proposed homes are required to be submitted for Planning Commission's review and approval. A grading plan is currently being reviewed by the Hercules Public Works Department. For more information on the status of this project phone Liz Dunn, City of Hercules Senior Planner, at (510) 799-8254. Because of WPH' s site preparation work, the existing Clubhouse on Railroad Avenue is closed. In addition to this current construction boom, many other projects are in the planning stages and will begin to take shape in com ing months: • Planning and financing for the revitalization of Creekside Center continues at a rapid pace. • Construction has begun on the retaining wall behind the new Rite Aid site at Sycamore and Turquoise. • 'New tenants are lining up for the commercial center behind the Shell station. • The AmeriSuites hotel project, on hold for a few rainy months, is expected to resume construction in late summer. The site is the loop off-ramp from eastbound 1-80. • The Capitol Corridor train station project enters the preliminary engineering phase. The agency responsible for operating the trains will soon indicate a commitment to establish Hercules as the first new station on this remarkably successful regional passenger service. Bixby Land Co. is the lead developer, for its Waterfront site on the former Hercules Power headquarters. • The New Pacific project on the former refinery site - eventually to construct 880 homes - has entered the grading and infrastructufe phase of development on the east side of San Pablo. Land development is by a unitofCatellus; home building is by SCS Development. Grading in early June for duets and single family detached houses. Models may be up by the end of the year, weather permitting. • Policy-making and land planning for the Franklin Canyon project will soon transition from the City/ County Steering Committee into the City's Planning Commission. The developer is Green Park. In addition to these privately-initiated development projects, the City is moving forward with related planning and community development programs: • The Plan for Central Hercu les (also known as the District Plan 2000) is complete, and work now turns to adopting it into the municipal code. Watch for announcements of community workshops presenting this detailed roadmap for building a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly heart of town. Our innovative, collaborative city planning effort was recently featured in the San Francisco Chronicle, Cont. on page 4 Summer 200 I Herculean 3 �City Scene • • on a KQED-TV program, at the Contra Costa Mayor's Conference, and in a class at UC Berkeley. City and Bart officials continue to explore new option~' for the congested Park and Ride lot at Sycamore and San Pablo. An affordable housing program is nearly complete, with operational launch to the next step. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• WEED ABATEMENT Here we are again, it is time for us to get out and remove fire hazards from our property. Regardless if you are a homeowner or renter, you are responsible for maintaining your property in a fire safe manner at all times. All weed and fire hazard abatement should be completed prior to July 1st each year. The California Division of Forestryl Office of the State Fire Marshal (CDF/SFM) is advising us to prepare for what may be the states most active fire season in a decade. (A typical California wildfire season begins mid May and runs into October, longer in Southern California. Locally, our fire season begins mid July and runs through October). While wanting not to be an alarmist, crying wolf, or saying'the sky is falling, your Fire District is obligated to keep you well informed and prepared going into the 200 1 fire season. With drought conditions existing throughout California, the existence of parasites attacking and killing several species of trees, the expansion of populations into formally uninhabited areas and probable electrical blackouts, there is and will be a real threat for uncontrolled wildfires throughout the state this summer. Having said that the Rodeo-Hercules Fire District would like to remind everyone, your cooperation in removing fire hazards on your property is a vital link in the fire safety of our entire community. The potential is within our community for a wildfire that could greatly impact people and homes. The Fire District relies on you to lessen hazards around your home which will make our job less difficult in the event on a wildfire. Steps taken by you will reduce the potential of that small fire in the back yard or open space from becoming a raging, out of control wildfire. The Fire District's fuel management program in cooperation with the City of Hercules and Town of Rodeo has proven it's worth time and again. If those fires in their early stages of development don't have the fuel necessary to grow beyond our ability to 4 Summer 200 1 Herculean control then we have won the battle before it starts. If you have a concern regarding a perceived or potential fire hazard, or would like to request advice on how to maintain your property in a fire safe manner, please call between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (510) 799-4561 and let us know. Again, without the cooperation and support of the community our record of the past several years where no persons have been injured or structures or damaged as a result of a wildfire simply would not be possible. The Fire District wishes to thank you, and urges you to continue your efforts to make our community as fire safe as possible. ABATEMENT GUIDELINES What is your responsibility? As a homeowner, property owner or renter you are responsible for the maintenance of the parcel that you own or reside upon. Hazard abatement requirements are established, enacted and enforced uniformly throughout Contra Costa County. Within residential areas of the Rodeo-Hercules Fire District, abatement standards are as follows and should be completed on or about July 1st of each year. The following is a list of required fire hazard abatement for outdoor swnmer and fall fire safety: 1. Cut all dry grasses or weeds to a height of two inches (2) or less within your property. Remove, or thin out overgrown brush, manzanita, scrub oak, coyote, greasewood, etc. It is required that the entire area within your property lines regardless of size be maintained. In some cases, fences were constructed at the bottom oflarge sloping lots, when in fact the actual property line is located at the top of the slope. If you are uncertain as to the actual location of your rear property line, the Fire District will provide you with parcel information to help make that determination. 2. All areas between structures shall be maintained in a fire safe manner. 3. Remove dead or dying vegetation, trees andlor dead dying tree branches 4. Trees should be trimmed back a minimum often feet (10) from structures. �City Scene 5. You should trim or limb up trees a minium of six feet (6) from the ground. This is especially important for evergreen trees such as pines, eucalyptus and douglas fir when the understory or ground cover beneath these plants is dry and dead ~ 6. Do not allow combustible materials such as old fence wood, papers, cardboard garden clippings and trash to accumulate on your property. In addition to the above-mentioned items, you should clean your roof and rain gutters of debris such as leaves and pine needles. If you are planning to replace your roof, do so with an approved fire resistant type material only. Wood shakes or shingles are not recommended. Keep woodpiles to a minimum and not stored against or within ten feet (10) of your house. Be extra cautious when barbecuing or cooking outdoors, and remember, it is illegal to bum rubbish, leaves, weeds, grass, garden trimm ings ortrash within the City of Hercules and Town of Rodeo. If you have any questions. regarding weed abatement and hazard reduction, orwould like more information regarding fire safety, please call Rodeo-Hercules Fire Prevention Bureau at (510) 799-4561. Thank you. ••••••••••• • • •••• • •• ••• • •• • ••• : AFAH : •• Association of Filipino-A mericans of Hercules •• • Presents • •• • The 9th Annual Dr. Alfonso M. Bellez • • • Scholarship Awards DinnerfDance • • • • Saturday, July21, 2001 • • A.M. 7:00 P.M.-12:00 • •• • Hercules Community Center • • 200 I Refugio Valley Road • • • • Hercules, California • • • Donation: $35.00 • • • For info. call: 799-0082 or 799-4031 • • • • • • •••••••••••••••••••••• • • • ••••••• Now's the time to refinance! 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Shop inspections are coordinated to be practical and held at the convenience of the shop owner. And best of all, profit is not compromised. All certified Green Businesses are officially recognized by the Board of Supervisors, receive the Green Business logo for display, and are promoted throughout the County. So please - support their efforts and commitment by patronizing these businesses. Visit www.greenbiz.abag.ca.gov. For more info., a list of certified Green Businesses, or to become one yourselfl You can call (925) 646-2286 . Summer 200 1 Herculean 5 �City Scene 2000 National Junior Olympics Jeremy James is a talented 10-year-old honor ro ll student at Hercules Elementary School in Hercules, California. He has a competitive spirit and willing to take on any challenge presented to him. He has been a Bantam Track Runner for Hi lltop Speed Track Club since the year 2000. Since he began running for Hilltop Speed, he has always been in the top 10 percent for his eli vision. Jeremy participated at the UCLA Drake Stadium track meel in Los Angeles were he entered into four events such as. 100m , 200m, 400m and the 100m Champ of Champions. From those events, he brought home 2 big trophies and 3 medals. He also maintained a 1" place status in \"arious track events at U.c. Berkeley, Laney College and Berkeley High School. He has yet many more track meelS to participate in before the 2001 National Junior Olympics, which will be held at the Sacramento State University on July 23-29, 2001. Jeremy participated very well in the 2000 National Junior Olympics in Buffalo, N .Y. and received a proclamation from the Mayor of Hercules for participating in the Junior Olympics. He receives high praises from his coaches, school teachers and parents for having that competitive spirit and still maintaining good grades while participating in track. He is perceived as a leader for the youth in his age bracket, and is an athlete that a parent and sponsor can be proud of! 6 Summer 2001 Herculean Philippine Independence Day 2001 Hercules California Philippine Independence Day is a celebration offreedom for the Filipino people from over 300 years of Spanish colonial rule; it is to commemorate the birth of the first democratic nation in Asia; honoring those who fought for our freedom and sa luting the men and women who upheld the flag of . freedo m in the Philippines. .....:I PI 200 I in Hercules is a funAIJ!J filled day event for the entire ~':'=,j;,t.:JI""I:I ~·= family. Come and learn about the Philippines, the people, their culture, history, delicious food, games, colorful costumes, and much more. The celebration begins with a Miss PI 2001 Dinner Pageant, held at the Hercules Community Center and a Parade of heroes and momentous events. For more information call Levi Baranda (5 10) 970-7656 or (5 10) 2458605. Dinner Pageant June 16, 2001 6 pm to 10 pm Community Swim Center 2001 Refugio Vally Rd., Hercules, California Parade June 17, 2001 10 am to 12 noon Parade starts at: San Pablo Ave. to Refugio Valley Road 12 noon to 8 pm Barrio Fiesta I pm to 6 pm Philippine Exhibits Refugio Valley Park, Hercules Californ ia �City Scene Attention ALL Volleyball Players lIo88oyO,,88 ,""dfloss 2001 If you're in Jr. High or High School, then this is for you! After 7 years of tournaments, we can guarantee that you will have an opportunity to play at your level and have a great time. When: June 7 - August 30 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • ·:~~ • ~ ~ Volleyball Madness • 4. : presents Valle~bl"awl Z&&1 For EVERYONE who loves to play the game. ()~: ~ •• Where: Ohlone Park 190 Turquoise Drive Hercules, CA 94547 Important Dates: : June 7th: Registration Begins for New Players Deadline for Players from 2000 season • YOU ARE INVITED. : June 14th: Draft Night );: Registration for New Players August 11, 2001 (Q(Q~<I': June21st: Last Day for Registration • League Kick-Off •• August 23rd: Semi-Finals 4 on 4 tournament $40 Per Team : August 25th : Championship or $10 Per Player : August 30th: Awards Night • For More Information Check out • • www.volleybaUmadness.org • ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Sponsored by Valley Bible Church 1477 Willow Ave. Hercules, CA 94547 510-799-3171 www.valleybible.org For More Info Check out: www.volleyballmadness.org or call 510-799-3171 Summer 200 I Herculean 7 �City Scene Hercules Chamber of Commerce Installation And Awards Dinner (I.r) Clty.rBo.. uIos A<tboc City M:uac.r Mike sao-to dld'" _ ...rc•.uctboc .....tk takboc .rtJoe Hercules Chamber.£ Commerce Oflicers &, S.ant Direcmrs; Pnsid.elli, John Cadigall, VJCe~pruideJlt. Dr. FnJtk Zis..... Seeretuy.Ia.aBlackott; 8 ..rUI._I'S.BudLazsll, ...... Magbl~.lAM8........ TelT)' Set;....rg. Carol WItHe; Executive Direcior Allele Lapllt &. Past-presideJLi, Mk.kael J. Sailer. 1~'IIl . . :;. t I" ,,'.;' CJwnber RlJl.Oret's with. Latressa ~nl, represl!Jltdive ft"OlIl CoBn:SSJlWl Goelle Miller's Oflice; James LapeJIIU., Sfecial Rf:copitioJl All'U'41.; Ric. Fajario, Y.Ult. .r1lte Year; I&rcUs City MaJOr Terry Se;:erlH:rg; Ku Secenerg. CimeJl.riM Year; Mickael KeJUlY. Site Muqer Rp,.,.._tiJIg TOSCO RefuoiJoc Co. Re... Refine". &. CuIIo_ Plut. Busble55 oCtile Year; &. Yova Pepa. represeatatiwe In.. CoJdra Costa CeulI:ty Disirid2 S1pniser G.a.yle Uilke...'s Ofliee. 8 Summer 200 1 Hercu lean . ~.~ Chamber Honorees with Hercus City Mayor Terry Segenerg:; James Lopenwt, Sp.chlReeogllilionA...nI; Rko Fajario. Youth..fthr Ye2r; Mic....lKemlr. Site l'IIan>;.r ...,.resentiJIg TOSCO ReliJdJtc Ca . - RMeo Rebel")' &. CanaJt Plmt, Busbless efthe Yearj &Ke. Segenerg, Citiu••ftke Year. �City Scene "Library News" Update on the Hercules Middle/High School Library PlanniIJg Efforts The Hercules LibhuyCommission, with assistance from Beverley Simmons and Associates (BSA), continues its efforts to evaluate potential library sites. An architectural evaluation of three potential sites is underway; it is expected that this evaluation will be completed late this Spring. The Commission will make site recommendations to the City Council after this evaluation process is completed. The Commission meets on the third Thursday, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers. Commission agendas are posted on the City's web site. You can also support and follow the Hercules Library planning efforts by joining the Hercules Friends of the Library. The Friends web site is www.members.home.comlherculeslibrary. Jose Rizal Birthday Celebration The Friends of the Hercules Library will partner with the Contra Costa County Library (CCCL) to present a program celebrating the I 40th birthday of Dr. Jose Rizal. Dr. Rizal is recognized as a genius, surgeon, novelist, poet, linguist, inven1Dr, sculptor, writer, educator, musician, entomologist and most of all, as a patriot and martyr of struggles for independence in the Philippines. The Pinole Library has hosted the annual program in the past. This years program will be held in Hercules while the Pinole Library undergoes renovations. The event is a unique opportunity for the Pinole and Hercules library communities to work together on a local event. Adele Laput, Executive Director of the Hercules Chamber of Commerce, Hercules Councilmember Frank Batara and Cora Ramos, Pinole Library Events Chair, will work with a dedicated planning committee to organize this years event. The celebration will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2001 at the Hercules Senior Center. The program will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will showcase music, dance and food. Admission is free and everyone is invited. Got Books? The Friends of the Hercules Library maintains a book collection box at the Hercules Albertsons. Residents can donate used books for the Friends used book sales. The Friends fIrst-ever used book sale was held on February 3, 200 I at the former Wells Fargo Bank Building. Approximately 400 people visited the sale and many used books found new homes. Funds from used book sales go toward the Friends' fund for the opening day collection of the future Hercoles Library. GENERAL QUESTIONS: 1. -Is the new school going to open on time? Answer: Yes. The project is on schedule. 2. When is the school scheduled to start? Answer: August 28,2001 3. When can the parents and students tour the new school? Answer: The fIrst public tours will take place during the new student orientations, which will take place on August 10 and 13. Safety concerns will not allow us to take large groups ofpeople onto the site while the school is still under construction. 4. When will student and parent orientation begin? Answer: New student orientation will take place on the following dates: Grades 6-8 ..... August i3, 200l....9 a.m ..... to i2 p.m. Grades 9-1l....August 10,200 l....9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Both meetings will take place in the High School Gymnasium. 5. Will there be any bus transportation offered by the school or district? Answer: No. Bus transportation will be available through the County transportation service known as WestCat. 6. Will Refugio Valley Road be completed in time for school to open? Answer: The City of Hercules is handling the widening of Refugio Valley Road, and the project should be completed by late August. 7. Will parking spaces be available for those students who drive? Answer: Yes. Students will be assigned parking spaces at the Walk-through Registration. S. When will student-parking permits be made available? Answer: At Walk-through registration. 9. Will there be any after school program for the 6th and 7th grade students? Answer: There will be after school sports, tutorials and activities available to the students. The Hercules City Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor these programs. A brochure advertising all programs will be available prior to the beginning of school. i o. Will there be a school breakfast program available? Answer: No. il. Will cafeteria service be available from the fIrst day of school? Answer: Yes. Summer 200 I Herculean 9 �City Scene ACADEMIC ISSUES: I. Is there a college preparatory program available for the students? Answer: Yes. A Course Description Book is availab le at either The Mechanics Bank Operations Center in Hercules or at the City Offices in the Hercules Civic Center. . 2. What type of Advanced Placement and Honor classes will Hercules High School offer to its students? Answer: The follow ing is a list ofthe Honors and Advanced Placement Courses that will be available during the 2001 2002 school year: a. English 3 AP b. English 4 AP c. French 4 Honors d. French 5 AP e. Latin4AP f. Spanish 4 Honors g. Spanish 5 AP h. Calculus AP i. Math Analysis Honors Biology AP k. Chemistry AP J. Physics AP m American GovemmentlEconornics AP n. U.S. History AP o. Studio Art AP p. Work History Honors 3. How will the assessment for placement in these classes be made? Answer: Placement will be determined primarily by current j. grades in the prerequisite course and teacher recommendation. 4. What types of science and math curriculum wi ll be avai lable? Answer: Avai lable Math and Science courses are as follows: a. Algebra I and 2 Algebra 2rTrigonometry b. Algebra Skills c. d. CalculusAP Geometry e. Math Analys is Honors f 0 Biology o· Marine Biology h. Chemistry I. J. k. I. Environmental Science Health Science Intro to Health Science m Physical Science Physics n. BiologyAP o. Chemistry AP p. Physics AP q. 10 Summer2001 Hercu lean 5. Will all Science classes have a lab component available? Answer: All science classes that require a lab component will have access to an appropriately equipped lab. 6. Will there be any Technology Programs available to students? Le. computers? Answer: Technology courses include the following classes: a. Computer Science b. Digital Electronics c. ACDC Theory d. PhysicsrTechnology e. Introduction to ElectronicslBasic Electronics f. Advanced Journalism g. Robotics h. Web Page Design i. Computer Assisted Drafting J. Architectural Design k. Medical Office Systems l. Advanced Computer Science m 3D Modeling/Application In addition, there are 269 computers in labs, classrooms and the media center. There is a classroom set of laptops that will be located in the media center that teachers can check out for classroom use. There is also a television, VCR and overhead projector in each classroom for student and teach er use. SECURITY: I. What type of campus security will be available? Answer: There will be four Site Supervisors (two for each side of the campus), two school district police officers, one Student Supervisor and, possibly, one Hercules City Police Officer. 2. How many security personnel will the school hire? Answer: Please see question # I 3. Will there be any type of metal detectors present? Answer: We will have haud-held metal detectors to use when the situation calls for their use. 4. Will there be an open or closed campus? Answer: All West Contra Costa Unified School District High Schools are closed campus. We will follow district policy. Mon&4Y to F~idqy 6,15am - 6,50pm Herc~~s Forni y Chi d Care <In ,4"<11 pl<!ce f" inF.tnts 510.245.3240 <!nd toddlers Low staft to chi l4 tatio •A~e-.pptopti. te activit; ' Gl"e.t in<\oot .nd outdoo!· pl<;y ;1/·eas ViSit (IS online <l' www.herculesdty.com/q.wc;p·. �City Scene " < Vallev Bible Church rand Celebration on completion of our new Worship Center , 'ted to J'oin us for", You are In-"-vl-----=----------=----=----_----, -Open House Saturday, July 28, 2001 Noon to 4 PM There will be guided tours. and on July 29, 2001 • Morning Worship at 10:30 AM Dr. Mark l. Bailey, President of Dallas Theological Seminary, guest speaker • Dedication Service at 3:00 PM Dr. Ramesh Richard, faculty member of DTS and international speaker, guest speaker No Sunday evening services. 1477 Willow Avenue· Hercules, CA 94547· 510.799.3171 Dr. Phillip A. Howard, Senior Pastor/Founder Summer 2001 Herculean 11 �City Scene HANNA RANCH CHILD CARE PROJECT UP-DATE Phase 3 of the Hanna Ranch Child Care Project was concluded with a volunteer Planting Day Celebration on Saturday, April 21, 2001. The City would like to thank the citizens, parents, staff and volunteers who donated their time, money and effort in this project. Phase 4 will consist of landscaping, drainage, new play structures with sand boxes and new fencing. 12 Summer 200 1 Hercu lean �Public Safety Submitted by: Sergeant John Eaves , < False Alarms "A Costly Problem" Responses to false alarms from burglar and robbery alarm systems represent a substanial cost to the City of Hercules. The number of false alarms has steadily increased every year from 813 in 1996 to 2000. Using a conservative estimated average of IS minutes per event, the police department spent a minimum of268 man-hours handling false alarms in 2000. This amount to more than six work weeks for one officer. Again, this figure is conservative considering the entire calltaking process and the assignment of a second.(backup) officer on most alarms. Ordinance Number 322, Section 4-12.02, if the City of Hercules Police Department responds to more than one false alarm at the same vehicle or real property within any thirty-day period, a fee will be assessed. The fee amount is based on the City' s Master Fee Resolution. There will be a charge of$50.00 per call after the first false alarm. The prevention offalse alarms is an important issue and your cooperation is needed to prevent needless responses by police. The following are suggestions for reducing false alarms: • Make sure everyone who has access (this also means keys) to the premises knows how to operate (tum on and off) the alarm system and knows how to clear a false alarm with the monitoring company. This includes baby-sitters, maids, relatives, teachers, janitors, etc. • Be sure that telephone repairmen, electricians, carpenters, and other repairmen or servicemen are aware and careful of the alarm system. • If you change anything at the premises, please call your alarm company. • Make sure everyone is out ofthe building or residence before arming the system. • Make sure a responsible party is available to meet police officers when the alarm has been activated. • Every person who uses the system should know his or her password or identification code for verification with the central alarm station. Ifeveryone does their part, false alarms will be reduced. Be responsible for your alarm station and eliminate false alarms. rr~'\7'\\rIlTI777V' V\jW\l'-\(]"\f:rJv7~\r~f\7\!~7Vv~t\1\l7V C t·~ ~·v ~\l.\'.'\'!~vl·I,;I. 'I.: ,\ ,1 . , " ,. ~ i> Keep your party list, that is provided to your monitoring service up to date. ')I MOST FREQUENT CALLS t> t> t> t> False Alarms t> Suspicious Circumstances t> Juvenile Complains ~> Miscella.neous Disturbance Apr. May Jun. 77 43 10 22 66 . 52 16 18 94 54 10 22 4 7 5 / Assaults > Burglary " ,. Residential (.Automobile ;' Auto Theft 5 6 10 4 4 6 9 9 7 3 10 4 ~ ~ ~ <J /! j < "') ,,~ ~..., tt> Other Calls: v'"Vandalism ,'. • ~ ~~ .J < ~ ',J ~ /.;1 l~JL~LLLL.~~~-J~j~L~~:J.~. :~~~~~~L~~~~~~~: ~ ~3 Summer2001 Herculean 13 �Public Safety SAFE DRIVING DURING POWER OUTAGES Submitted by: Commander Tom Muehleisen Attention All Community Youth! , < With the potential for P.G. & E. power outages this summer, it is important for drivers to be aware of traffic signal lights that may be out. Take extra precautions as you are driving through areas that may be affected by the power outage and adhere to the following California Vehicle Code Section: The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) invites you to attend Youth Council meetings. Meetings are held every 3rd Saturday ofthe month and all youth between the ages of 10 and 21 are welcomed. The purpose ofthe Youth Council is to inform youth ofthe problems affecting people ofcolor, to advance the economic, educational, social and political status of Per California Vehicle Code Section 21800( d)(1) The driver of any vehicle approaching an intersection which has people of color and to stimulate an appreciation ofAfrican official traffic control signals that are inoperative shall stop American's contribution to civilization. at the intersection, and may proceed with caution when it is safe to do so. (2) When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, and the official traffic control signals for the intersection are inoperative, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on his or her immediate right. Come join us! The 3rd Saturday of every month 11:00am-1:00pm Mechanics Bank Operation Park 795 Alfred Nobel Drive Hercules, California For more information please call (510) 869-3839 or (510) 708-7123 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Did You Know ... An emergency (911) call placed from a cellular telephone will be received by the nearest communications center for the California Highway Patrol. To avoid delay when reporting to local police, obtain the alternate emergency numbers into the speed dial feature on your phone. The alternate emergency number for Hercules and Pinole Police is (510) 724-1111 The homeowner or person responsible for a loud or unruly party can be held civilly liable for costs icurred for police services. Generally, the party must pose a threat to public safety and require more than one police response (Hercules Municipal Code Sections 4.13.01 through 4.13.05). 14 Summer2001 Herculean • ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• LEARNINGSTA~R," ~ .• PRESCHOOL , . . . ,.-? SINCE .1991 OPEN 6:45 A.M. TO 6:15 P.M. AGES 3 M.O. - 5 YRS. OLD * FAMILY OAVCARE * * -BAV\NCED EARLY CHflOHOOD EDUCATION PROORAM-* -* -KINDERGARTI;N PRi:PAJ:lATION ~ INOIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION * NUTRITIOUS MEp,l.S & SNACKS * * * FuLL & PART TIME LICENSE # 010215056 510245;.8100 HERCIlI.I!$ * �Recreation & Community Services Recreation & Community Services Staff Administration, 111 Civic Drive, (510) 799-8230 Acting Recreation Manager-Child Care/Senior Center/ Tiny Tot Services' .......... ............. ...... .... Marsha Reynolds Acting Recreation Manager-Recreation Classes/Facilities/ Sports .... .. .. .. .............. ...... ....... .... .. .............. G reg Dwyer UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS FOR 200f! .(1·' ~. /~ ' tiERCULES Acting Recreation Manager-Community Events/Aquatics/ YouthiTeen Programs ....... .... ... ................. Pedro Jimenez LfTtl C9F JULY Administrative Secretary............ ..... .............. Jenny Smith CELEBRA TIC9N ! ! Community/Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road, (510) 799-8291 Facility Coordinator. .... ...............•................. Gaby Flores Co-sponsored by the City of Hercules and the Hercules Chamber of Commerce Sports Coordinator.................... ... .......... .Tony Melendez Aquatics Coordinator. .......... ........... ............. . Mike Arwine Senior Center Coordinator........................... Janet Bewley Community Events Specialist... ... .... ... ... .. Janine Shaheed Teen Resource Coordinator.......... ............... ..Faye Flores Child Care and Teen Services Parade begins a1" 10:30 a . m. Redwood Road 1"0 Sycamore Avenue and in 1"0 the Parkl For more information or if you are interes1"ed in paMicipating please con1"ac1" 1"he Hercules Chamber of Commerce Telephone: 799-7536 For a paMicipan1" applica1"ion go 1"0 Hanna Ranch Child Care 2480 Refugio Valley Road, (510) 245-4803 Child Care CoordinatoriTeens .. .................. Beverly Dupree Lupine Child Care 1905 Lupine Road, (510) 799-8259 Child Care Coord inator.. .. ................... .............. Diana Fall Ohlone Child Care 1616 Pheasant Drive, (510) 799-8224 Child Care Coordinator.............. .. .......... ............. Gwen Hill Sumrner2001 Herculean 15 �City of Hercules 23 JIi Annual 011 tural Festival 2001 [crated at Refugio Vc:llley Park Sa:b.u:day, June 2nd. - 10:00 am to 7:00 pn Sunday, June 3m. - 10: 00 am to 5: 00 pn A Special Thanks to our Sponsors of the City of Hercules 23rd Annual Cultural Festival: sponsors Citation Northern' Hilltop Buick - Pontiac - GMC • KB Homes South Bay Inc.' Budweiser' Western Pacific Housing Oakland Raiders· The Bixby Company Schuler Homes of California, Inc. • Hercules Chiropractic Center • New Pacific Properties • McDonald's Hercules • C & H Sugar Company, hic .• Allstate Insurance Company/Hercules • East Bay Mud' Albertson's/Hercules • Calistoga Mountain Spring Water' Cresco Equipment Rentals' Downey Savings and Loan Association' Bio-Rad Laboratories' Coca-Cola' San Jose Sharks' Sugar City Building Materials Co.• Round Table PizzajHercules • Round Table PizzajPinole • KMEL 106.1 FM • Ralph Larsen & Son, Inc .• Radstons Office Plus • KISS 98.1 FM GUEST SPECIAL HEADLINERS PINAY PETE ESCOVEDO Also Featuring Other Performances by: Hercules Elementary School Aerobi Kids Senior Ci ti zens Tap Dance Garcia's Karate & Weapons Doja Little Sister & The Bad "Fresh Reign" Keys to Chinese Miss PI Assoc. 2001 Pan Exstacy Folk Pageant • Yee I s Life Dance Contestants Lion Dance Karilagan • Art Of Ballet Arabian Nights Ultra Gypsy Samba Do Coracao • Valley Bible Church • Kuuipo Anala 0 Kalani Hercules Dancers of Destiny U-DRIVE KIDDIE KARS 30 FOOT SLIDE, FERRIS WHEEL, AIRPLANE MAZE, BASKET BALL JONES MINI TRAVELING CARNIVAL, MAMA DRAGON, PIE & WATERMELON EATING CONTEST, CLOWNS, FACEPAINTING, LIVE CHILDREN'S PERFORMANCES AND MUCH, MUCH MORE! FOR INFO PHONE (510) 799-8294 �pc ._- Recreation & Community Services COMING SOON.... THE BACA CARNIV AL &Concerts in the parkJl SUMMER CONCERT SERIES r Friday, July 6, 2001 Saturday, July 7, 2001 Sunday, July 8, 2001 Family/ Adult Appreciation Night At the Gazebo in Refugio Valley Park The City ofHercules is proud to present the Summer Concert Series. These concerts will provide musical entertainment in a picnic setting. Bring your lawn chair, blanket, and the entire family to enjoy live exciting musical entertainment. Date AugJ Day Wed Time Music By 6:00-9:0Opm To Be Announced AugJS Wed 6:00-9:0Opm To Be Announced Aug 29 Wed 6:00-9:0Opm To Be Announced For more information call 799-8294. Come join us ..... there will be food, swimming and much more! Sunday, July 29, 2001 6:00p.m.-9:00p.m. at the Community Swim Center. For more info call 799-8291 24-HOUR RELAY CHALLENGE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2001 For more information, please call 799-8256. www.Hercules24Hour.com Summer 2001 Herculean 17 �Rental Facilities hether you are hosting a wedding reception, birthday party, or any other special occasion, the Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department invites you to share your precious moments in any of our available facilities. Welcome!! For more information call: (510) 799-8291 The Foxboro Community Center is located at 1025 Canterbury Avenue, situated in the Foxboro Neighborhood Park. This facility is best suited for small parties and meetings not to exceed 48 people. The facility has one small assembly room, restrooms, street parking, and a large outdoor park area including tennis and basketball courts . This facility does not have kitchen facilities. The Hercules Senior Center is located at 111 Civic Drive, adjacent to the City Center Plaza. This facility is best suited for parties and meetings not to exceed 100 people. It has one large assembly room, with a wooden floor suitable for dancing. Additional areas include a kitchen, outdoor patio area with barbeque, restrooms , and large parking lot. ****ATTENTION **** THE HISTORIC CLUBHOUSE IS UNAVAILABLE FOR RENTALS The Ohlone Community Center is located at 190 Turquoise Drive, adjacent to the Ohlone Neighborhood Park. This facility is best suited for small parties and meetings not to exceed 75 people. The Ohlone Center has one medium sized assembly room, a residential kitchen, outdoor patio, restrooms, and a small parking lot. 18 Sununer2001 Herculean �Rental Facilities , ! ental Procedures: For detailed information on rental fees, date availability, and application procedures, you may pick up a Facility Application packet at the Community/Swim Center during normal business hours. The packet contains step-by-step instructions for booking all of the City's facilities. Reservations will be received on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations will also be taken no more than one year in advance, and no less than one month prior to the event date. For more information, please call: (510) 799-8291. ""..-;,..,-;;;;;: The Community/Swim Center is located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. This facility is situated within a beautiful valley surrounded by eucalyptus groves and open space . Th is facilty is best suited for parties, fundraisers, and other social events not to exceed 300 people. The Community Center includes one large assembly room with a portable stage, three multi-purpose rooms, outdoor patio area, restrooms, Refugio Valley Park Gazebo is very popular for outdoor weddings because of its unique design and proximity to the lake. The scenic view and easy access provide a unique location for any outdoor celebration! Electricity is available, however, rental does not include tables or chairs . The Community Center Gymnasium is available for rental for volleyball and basketball games for private individuals or company events! Rental includes sports equipment, portable bleacher units, restrooms, outdoor patio area, and parking lot. private or company rentals. There is a two hour minimum on all field rentals. Rental of these facilities does not include sports equipment or field preparations. Summer 2001 Herculean 19 �Classes COOKING THAI-THAI APPEtIZERS Let's make various snacks and appetizers for our tea time. We will leam hands-{)n in preparing popular Asian snacks from all cuisines such as dumplings, meatballs and satays. Let's catch up with this fun way to snack. BRING YOUR GOOD KNIFE, APRON, CUTTING BOARD AND HAND TOWEL TO THIS CLASS (BYOB). Location: Ins1ruc!or: Fee: 21544-A J . ....f. Community/Swim Center Chat Mingkwan .' $40 Res1$43 Non-Res' $10 Food Fee Included Mon 08106 6:30-9:30PM SUSHI AND KAISEKI (.JAPANESE FOOD ART) Healthy, Delicious and Artful; these are justthreeways to describe this kind of Japanese eating. In this hands-{)n cooking class with full meal, we wilileam basic cooking techniques of sushi. Then we will use our creativity to achieve kaiseki, the Japanese food art and presentation. We will cook, cut, roll and decorate to achieve the beauty of simplicity. Come join us for a day of stimulation and delicious feast. BRING YOUR SHARP CHEF KNIFE, APRON, CUTTING BOARD AND HAND TOWEL (BYOB). Location: Instructor: Fee: 215448 Community/Swim Center, Kitchen Chat Mingkwan $42 Res1$45 Non-Res' $12 Food Fee Included Mon 08113 6:30-9:30 PM FUSION AND CALIFORNIA CUISINE Ifs a five-course meal and ifs your creation. We will cook simple dishes with various flavors and ingredients borrowing from French cuisines found in Califomia. We will mix and match fresh local ingredients to create our own healthy and delicious meal. Let's try a new and multi-cultural tastes and ways to prepare and present our food. BRING YOUR CHEF KNIFE, APRON, CUTTING BOARD AND HAND TOWEL (BYOB). Location: Ins1ructor: Fee: 21544-0 Community/Swim Center Chat Mingkwan $42 Res1$45 Non-Res' $12 Food Fee Included Mon 08/27 6:30-9:30PM 20 Summer 2001 Herculean Thai style cooking and eating are the main subject of this hands-on with full meal cooking session. We will explore the uses of exotic herbs and spices such as Galangal, Kaffir lime and lemongrass. We will taste tropical flavors of Tamarind, Coconut and various curries. We will prepare selected popular Thai dishes as dinner and share friendly criticisms over our tastes and techniques. Come join us and we will make a Thai connoisseur out of you. BRING YOUR GOOD CHEF KNIFE, APRON, CUTTING BOARD AND HAND TOWEL (BYOB). Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center Chat Mingkwan $40 Res/$43 Non-Res' $10 Food Fee Included 21544-C Mon 08/20 6:30-9:30PM PAaFIC RIM VEGETARIAN COOKING Along the Pacific Ocean boundaries, from the American west coast to East Asia, lie countries of unique cuisine. Each cuisine heightens its port to a status of culinary Mecca on the world map. They are also recognized for their plant based and vegetarian dishes, which we will prepare in this class. We will explore the use of local herbs, spices and cooking techniques. We will also explore and taste multi-cultural flavors and modify them for our healthy life style. BRING YOUR CHEF KNIFE, CUTTING BOARD, APRON AND HAND TOWEL (BYOB). Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center Chat Mingkwan $40 Res/$43 Non-Res' $10 Food Fee Included 21544-E Mon 09110 6:30-9:30PM �Classes HERCULES GET YOUR GROOVE ON HIP-HOP; DANCE CLASS "Get your groove on," is a hip-hop dance class where students will learn basic to advanced dance steps and techniques. There will be two classes offered. There are separate classes for youths in grades 5-8 and 9-12. The students will have performances based upon the dance routines that they have learned. Location: Instructor: Fees: Senior Center Marcus Dixon-Banks $75 Res/$85 Non-Res Grades: 5-8 Beginner Advanced Beginner Advanced 21560-A 21560-B 31560-A 31560-B Grades: 9-12 21561-A Tues 31561-A Tues Fri Fri Fri Fri 06/15-08/17 06/15-08/17 08/24-10/26 08/24-10/26 06111-08/14 08/21-10/23 6:15pm-8:30pm 6:15pm-8:30pm 6:15pm-8:30pm 6:15pm-8:30pm 7:00pm-9:00pm 7:00pm-9:00pm ASPIRING WRITERS These writing courses are designed for adults or teens who are intermediate/advanced writers. Participants will explore all forms of writing depending on the interests of class members. Various forms will include biographies, autobiographies, journals, essays, short stories, novels, and poetry. Information on how to market one's writing will also be provided throughout the course. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Resource Center Sue Clark $50 Res/$55 Non-Res 21501-A Wed 06113-08/15' 7:00pm-8:30pm 'No Class on June 13th, 27th, July 4th 08/22-10/31' 7:00pm-8:30pm 31501-A Wed 'No Class on September 12th and 19th PUBUC STARGAZING Looking for something different for an evening out~ant something fun, educational, and free to do in the evening with the children? Under clear night skies' right here in Hercules, see exciting, brilliant views of the moon, planets, beautiful star clusters, galaxies, the Milky Way, and other wonders through telescopes and binoculars, and learn about what you see. Come to our public stargazing program conducted by experienced amateur astronomers for the benefit and enjoyment of sky watchers of all ages. If you are a teacher, bring your class; if a parent, bring your children. If you are an amateur astronomer, novice or expert, bring your own binoculars and telescopes and share your knowledge and enthusiasm. Please, no smoking or alcohol, and no flashlights without a red filter. Dress warm. For more information, call (510) 526-5974. On scheduled evenings, call (510) 799-8237 after 7:30 p.m. Location: Instructors: Fee: Foxboro Neighborhood Park David Harris, Lance Shaw, & Walt Meadows No Charge Dates: 6116,6123,7/14,7/21,8118,9115,9/22 Time: Saturdays At dusk 'Weather permitting I Partly cloudy OKI HERCULES CHESS AND BACKGAMMON CLUB Come play Chess and Backgammon! Casual play, tournaments and instruction will be based on interest. All abilities and all ages are welcome. This activity is FREE and open to all adults and children I An adult should accompany children under the age of 10. Some equipment will be provided. The Club will meet weekly beginning Tuesday, August 7, 2001. Location: When: Tutor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Press Room Tuesday evenings from 6:00pm-1 0:00pm Don Profit Free Summer 200 I Herculean 21 �Classes CARDIO-~UMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) This course will teach one-rescuer CPR and foreign body airway obstruction for ad~lts, children, and infants. The class will consist of lecture and practice on mannequins. The teachings follow those approved by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). A certificate of completion will not be issued. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Press Room Delucchi's First Aid Certified Instructors $35 Res/$40 Non-Res 11508-A 21508-A Sat Sat 06116 08/18 8:00am-11 :OOam 8:00am-11 :OOam MODEL AIRPLANE BUILDING AND FLYING Youths, ages 9-17 will enjoy learning how to build and fty their own model airplanes. Ail students must join the Academy of Model Aeronautics which will allow the student to fty his or her model under liability and accidenUmedical insurance. Parents are welcome to attend. For more information call (510) 245-9310 after 6:00 pm or (415) 899-9111 during the day. More information on web site: http://www.jps.net! hemanlee Location: Hanna Ranch Child Care Center 2480 Refugio Valley Road Heman Lee $25 Res/$30 Non-Res Instructor: Starting 2000 Fee: 51533-A Sat 07/01-07/31 9:00am-11 :OOpm HATHAYOGA By bringing attention inward to our movements and breath, by directing our energy and by releasing mental and physical tensions, yoga postures become a moving meditation. Consciousness is explored through the wisdom of the body. This class will consist of gentle and some challenging asanas (postures), pranayama (yogic breathing) and meditation. BASIC FIRST AID TRAINING Medic First Aid is a basic eight hour training course in emergency care. CPR and other important emergency care skills are combined in the course, which allows the student to function with one consistent set of priorities in a medical emergency. The training is accomplished in seven modules of instruction, and students will receive a wallet card & certificate of completion. Please bring a bag lunch. Location: Instructor: Fee: 21517-A 31517-A Community/Swim Center, Press Room Delucchi's First Aid Training Certified Instructors $45 Res/$50 Non-Res, plus a $5 materials fee for certification packet and handbook. Sat Sat 22 Surmner 200 1 Herculean 07/21 09/15 8:00am-4:30pm 8:00am-4:30pm This class is suitable for beginners with or without prior yoga experienced students. Please bring a yoga/exercise mat, thick blanket and an open heart and mind. Yoga is done with bare feet. Call the instructor if you have questions. Instructor: Location: Fees: Bonnie Pannell Hercules Senior Center Monthly passes: $28/$9.00 for drop-ins 41538-A Sat 10:00am-11 :15am �Classes OIL PAINTING Little Munchkins Daycare Have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors. Students will also learn about lights, shadows, and cpmposition perspective. This course allows students to leam on an individual basis at their own pace, while developing talents that they have been wishing to accomplish for years. There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply information will be provided when registering. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center Maria S.C. Davi $27 Res/$30 Non-Res 11516-8 21516-A Tues Tues 05l15~7/03 07/24-09/11 Qua lity Care & a Nurturing Environment Great New Location· Huge Outdoor Play Area Infants· Toddlers· Kindergarten Program Before & After School Oaycare • Homework Help Summer Oaycare Program For All Your Daycare Needs Call Sara (510) 245-0678 Experienced Care in Hercules for 7 Years· License #073402078 Employment Opportunities Available 1:OOpm-3:00pm 1:00pm-3:00pm GYMNASTICS This fun-filled class is designed for children 7 and older, and for advanced tumbling students, who are preparing for a more ·advanced gymnastics experience. Emphasis will be on balance, coordination, flexibility and strength. ROMPER GYM Come explore with your child as they learn and grow. Romper Gym is designed especially for the two to four year old who wants to explore but requires parental assistance and encouragement. Matthew Silveria brings over 12 years of motivating and training experience to assist the parent in instructing their children to balance, control movement and grow in this upbeat experience. Location: Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $35 Res/$38 Non-Res 21526-A 21526-8 31526-A Sat Sat Sat 06l02~6130 07/14-08/11 09/22-10/20 9:00am-9:45am 9:00am-9:45am 9:00am-9:45am TINY TUMBLERS Enjoy the fun while developing body awareness. This class is designed for children ages 4 through 6 and leads students to leam stretches, rolls, balance and cartwheels in a playful and safe environment. Location: Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $35 Resl$38 Non-Res 21522-A 21522-8 31522-A Sat Sat Sat 06/02~6/30 07/14~8/11 09/22-10/20 10:00am-10:45am 10:00am-10:45am 10:00am-10:45am Location: Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $35 Res/$38 Non-Res 21523-A 21523-8 31523-A Sat Sat Sat 06/02~6/30 07/14~8/11 09/22-10/20 11 :00am-11:45am 11:00am-11 :45am 11:00am-11:45am YOUTH OIL PAINTING Youth, ages 7-17 years, will have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors. Your child will also learn about lights , shadows, and composition perspective. This course allows students to learn on an individual basis at their own pace, while making new friends and developing new talents. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center Maria S.C. Davi $27 Res/$30 Non-res 11521,(; 11521-0 21521-A 21521-8 Tues Fri Tues Fri 05l15~7/03 05l18~7/06 07/24-09/11 07/27~9/14 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply Information will be provided at the time of registration. Summer 200 I Herculean 23 �, Classes JUDO Do you sometimes think about your child and worry that someone may be picking on them or that they may be in danger? Are you or your child interested in leaming how to defend yourselves? Then come to me, Sensei Garcial In my class, students will leam the basic fighting skills of Karate. Students will also learn self-discipline, self-esteem and confidence in protecting themselves. If you are interested ,in a trial offer, just bring the coupon below to the Community/Swim Center and receive one month free ,of Japanese hard style karate. Karate can bring strength o the weak, self-confidence to the timid and discipline to the mind and body. Come join us! This class is on-going and students may enroll at any time. For more information on our style Wado Ryu, traditional hard style Karate, founder Kironri Ohtsuka or the different levels, call Sensei Garcia 6 degree black belt with over 40 years in the Martial Arts at (707) 425-1847. Use of weapons is also taught to students 10 years and older. Sensei Garcia's students have won many trophies in Martial Arts Tournaments. Locations: Instructor: Fees: Mon and Tue Classes at 333 Rodeo Ave Wed Classes at Senior Center Thur Classes at.Historic Clubhouse Fri Classes at Community/Swim Center Joe Garcia $45 Res/$48 Non-Res Monthly fee $25 Res/$28 Non-Res additional family members Mon & Wed Beginners (age 16 & under) 5:00-6:00 pm Yellow Belt (age 10 & under) 6:00-7:00 pm Adults 7:00-6:00 pm Tue & Thu Green & Purple Belts 6:00-7:00 pm Brown Belt 7:00-6:00 pm Fri All Belts (open day) 6:30-7:30 pm 51529-L 51529-A 51529-B 51529-<: June July August September Students must have fighting gear to attend Friday class. "There is an additional fee forthe complete uniform. All orders and payments for the uniform are taken by the instructor. Judo is a martial art that concentrates primarily on throwing and grappling techniques. The striking and self-defense techniques are practiced only in Kala form. Judo has been an Olympic event since 1964. The instructor will take registration for all classes at any time during the sessions. If you wish to speak to the instructor prior to enrollment, you may call 799-9906, or you may visrt the class. Location: Instructor: Fees: Ohlone Community Center Wayne Cunningham $35 Res/$38 Non-Res Monthly Fee $17 Res/$19 Non-Res additional family members Ages 5 through Adults- MoniWedlThur* Continuing 6:308:30 pm. 'Class not held every Thursday, check with instructor. Workout Hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs Mon, Wed, Thurs 51519-L 51519-A 51519-8 51519-C *COUPON GOOD FOR NEW STUDENTS ONLY' 'ONE COUPON PER PERSON, ONE TIME USE ONLY 24 Summer 2001 Herculean Ages 5-11 Ages 12-Adult June July August September In the past year the Judo Club has won the following awards: Regional Toumaments: 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place 24 15 11 State Championships: 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place 4th Place 2 2 1 1 National Championships: **ONEMONIHFlU:ECOUPON*' 6:3O-7:30pm 7:3O-9:00pm 1st Place 2nd Place 3rdPIace 4th Place 2 3 4 1 �Senior Services HERCULES SENIOR CENTER 111 CIVIC DRIVE 799-8219 ~ Friends, Food, Fun and Companionship is what the Hercules Senior Program is all about. Join us for a day of activities or just come and relax for awhile. Our program provides a variety of social and recreational activities in a friendly atmosphere where the emphasis is on hospitality. You will be warmly welcomed by our volunteer staff when you stop in to visii our center. Here you will find a variety of social and recreational services for all seniors. The Hercules Senior program and support services are available to adults 60 and over. Our activities and programs welcome participation by adults of all ages on a space available basis. These services indudedasses, day trips, nutrition services, health screening services, multi-cultural enrichment, and much, much more! We strive to ensure a physically and emotionally comfortable environment for all, as well as encouraging socialization with peers. Please drop in and say hello to our staff and volunteers Monday through Friday, from 8:00a.m .105:00 p.m. Ourcenterwill provide you with updated information on current and upcoming activities and events. COMPUTER CLASSES Would you like to leam the basics of computers? Learn to do letiers, balance your checkbook, make a personal appoinbnent calendar and more! Beverly Kegel will teach you in this hands-on class. Mondays Call for a time Free GOODIES STORE FOR SENIORSI Every Monday and Friday from 10: 15am to 12noon. Bakery be available for a suggested donation to all seniors. The bakery items are from the Rodeo Safeway Bakery. So drop by and check ~ out. ~ems will ON-GOING ACTIVITIES MONDAYS Goodie Store TaiChi Computer Classes Low Impact Exercise Bingo Lunch Quilting (Help Needed!) 10:15am-12noon 8:00am - 9:00am 9:00am - 2:30pm 9:00am - 10:15am 10:15am - 11 :OOam 11 :30am -1 :oopm 1:oopm - 3:00pm TUESDAYS Tai-Chi Art Class Lunch Tap Class Intermediate Tap Class Beginner 8:30am - 10:30am 10:00am - 1:OOpm 11 :30am -1 :OOpm 1:30pm - 2:30pm 2:30pm - 3:30pm WEDNESDAYS Various Crafts Card Group Bingo FolkDance Lunch Line Dancing ($4.00) 9:00am -11 :30am 9:00am - 4:00pm 10:00am -11 :ooam 10:00am -11 :OOam 11 :30am-12:30pm 7:30pm - 9:15pm THURSDAYS TaiChi Card Group Lunch Bingo 8:00am - 9:00am 9:00am - 4:00pm 11 :30am - 1:OOpm 1:OOpm - 3:00pm FRIDAYS Goodie Store TaiChi Low Impact Aerobics Lunch 10:15am-12noon 8:00am - 9:00am 9:00am - 10:15am 11 :30am - 1:OOpm 'Hercules Senior Center is the host to the Co-Co Cafe Monday through Friday: suggested donation $1.50 to $1.75. Reservation must be made one day in advance before 12:30pm. Summer 200 I Herculean 25 �Senior Services II LETS TRAVEL .l1li11 ['' hi .}' ADULT TAP DANCE BEGINNING &INTERMEDIATE LEVELS HERCULES SENIOR CENTER 2001 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Join us for fun and exercise! You will become adept at basic tap dance steps while leaming dance routines choreographed to music of the 30's, 40's and 50's. Carol Rose is a local instructor with over 35 years in the field. She had her own dance studio and holds a State of California Teaching Credential. Redwoods to Beach Date: June 14, 2001 Fee: $54.00 Tuesday 2:30pm-3:30pm .1 :30pm-2:30pm Spirit of Sacramento Luncheon Cruise Date: August 22,2001 Fee: $53.00 Ongoing Beginner Intermediate $3lweek $3lweek Overnight Reno Trips, 2001 Dates: June 10; August 5, 2001 Fee: $47 PP Double; $59 Single LINE DANCING CLASS Would you like to leam the basics of Line Dancing? $4.00 Wednesdays On-going 7:30 - 9:15 HICAP HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING ADVOCACY PROGRAM Extended Trips Panama Canal- September 2001 Steamboatin' in New Orleans - New Year's 2002 For more information , contact Hercules Senior Center Coordinator, Janet Bewley at (510) 799-8219. ( Did your HMO increase your monthly premium from $0 to $20,$30 or more per month? Having Problems with a denial of payment by Medicare. Do you know that starting February 1st that you can use your Medicare Card at participating pharmacies and save 10 to 47% on prescription drugs? If you want answers to these questions and many more, call and make a HICAP appointment. Counseling sessions are free and confidential. A train experienced counselor is available on the 1st Monday of each month at the Hercules Senior Center from 9:00-11 :00 am, call (510) 799-8219. POOL TABLE The Pool Table is available Monday, Tuesday and Friday. 1ime: 1:OOpm to 5:00pm Free BLOOD PRESSURE Get your blood pressure taken by one of our finest Rodeo Hercules Fire Fighters on the Second Wednesday of each month! 26 Summer 200 I Herculean (0( )~ ~~f C.C.CAFE . ~ All people 60 and over get out of the house and have something nutritious to eat. Live healthier, socialize and have a little fun while you're at it. Visit Hercules C.C. Cafe at the Senior Center, 111 Civic Drive, Monday through Friday at 11 :30 am. The big lunch is served for a suggested donation of$1.75. That's the best deal in town! Call (510) 799-13219 a day in advance before 12:30 pm for reservations. Your first meal is on us! Enroll with Westcatat(510) 724-7433 for free transportation to C.C. Cafe. Give it a try. You won't regret it! HERCULES COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE Location: Date: 1ime: Hercules Senior Center 111 Civic Drive, Hercules, CA 05/31/01 & 08/09/01 3:00pm-6:30pm �Youth Services BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE FEES The following fees are effective for 00-01 school year at Hanna Ranch, Lupine and Ohlone Child Care Centers. These fees are based upon a four week billing period and do not include holidays and scheduled in-service (non-student) days. **Multi-Child 10% Discount for all Children's Programs - 10% discount on total program fees for families with two or more children enrolled in the same program. 15% of fees to be used for facility construction and maintenance. Five-Day Care Kinder Grades 1-3 Grades 4-6 Care 6:30am-8:30am Dismissal to 5:00pm Dismissal to 6:30pm Three-Day Care AM Care 6:30am-8:30am Dismissal to 5:00pm Dismissal to 6:30pm Late Payment Fee Registration Fee Late Pick-Up Fee $108 $310 $403 $108 $155 $248 $108 $140 $233 $65 $186 $242 $65 $93 $149 $65 $84 $140 $20 for first late payment $35 $1 per minute/per child AM KINDER PROGRAM The AM Kinder Program is for children attending Kindergarten from 11 :OOam-2:30pm at Ohlone Child Care and 11 :30am-3:00pm at Hanna Ranch Child Care. These fees are based on a four week billing period. Five-Day Care AM Care 6:30am-11 :30am AM Care 8:30am-11 :30am PM Care 2:30pm-5:00pm PM Care 2:30pm-6:30pm Late Payment Fee Registration Fee Late Pick-up Fee Kinder $310 $182 $155 $248 Three-Day Care AM Care 6:30-11:30am AM Care 8:30-11 :30am PM Care 2:30pm-5:00pm PM Care 2:30pm-6:30pm Kinder $186 $97 $93 $149 $20 for first late payment $35 $3 per 10 minutes/per child TINY TOTS PRE-SCHOOL FEES These fees are based on a four week billing cycle. Pre-Kinders MIWIF 9:00am-12:00pm Resident Non-Resident $132 $139 Late Payment Fee Registration Fee Late Pick-up Fee $20 for first late payment $35 $3 per minute/per child Little Learners TITH 9:00am-11 :OOam Resident Non-Resident $58 $62 SUMMER/ANNUAL DAY CAMPS These fees are based on a weekly billing cycle. They do not effect the Youth and Teen Camp. See Leaflet or flyer for weekly fee schedules. Late Payment Fee $15 for first late payment Resident Non-Resident Five-Day Care Registration Fee $20 deposit for each week Core 8:30am-5:00pm $126.50 $141 reserved Extended 6:30am-6:30pm $140 $155 Late Pick-up Fee $1 per minute/per child Three-Day Care $85 Core 8:30am-5:00pm $76 Extended 6:30am-6:30pm $93.50 $83 Summer 200 I Herculean 27 �... Youth Services ~....,.. ~ Registration for Before/After school Child Care and Tiny Tots is now open to the public. For more information on registration, please contact the Program Coordinators at the phone numbers listed below. A fee of $35.00 is required at the time of registration for Child Care & Tiny Tots. Camps require a $20.00 non-transfundable and non-transferable deposit for each week reserved. Beverly Dupree at 245-4803 Hanna Ranch Child Care Center 2480 Refugio Valley License No. 070215103 Diana Fall at 799-8259 Lupine Child Care Center 1905 Lupine Dr. License No. 070209101 Gwendolyn Hill at 799-8224 Ohlone Child Care Center 1616 Pheasant License No. 070210873 BEFOREIAFTERSCHOOL CHILD CARE The Child Care Programs run from Sept.-June and are for children in grades K-5. This is a recreation program that provides your child a safe, supervised and fun place to go before and after school. The children enjoy themselves with a variety of activities, including crafts, games, sports, a fun fitness program, clubs, cultural appreciation, and life skills. During the day a short time is allotted for the children to start their homework. The Child Care Programs are offered at Ohlone, Lupine, and Hanna Ranch Child Care Centers. For more information please contact the Child Care Coordinators listed above. TINY TOTS The Tiny Tots program is a preschool experience for children 3 and 4 years old. The program is designed to develop the ''whole child". Our qualified and caring staff assist your child in developing confidence and self-esteem. Children will learn responsibility and independence. Social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and creative aspects of the child's development are included in each day's program. All children in Tiny Tots must be completely toilet trained. No diapers or pull ups. Space is limited. The Tiny Tots programs are offered at the three Child Care Centers listed at the top of the page. For more information, please contact Diana Fall at (510) 799-8259. *A fee of $35 is required at the time of registration. LUPINE DAY CAMP/GRADES K-3 We have many fun and exciting adventures planned for the Kinder-3rd grade Summer DayCamp. Come and join the fun with magicians, puppets, clowns, animal shows and many more adventures ahead. We'll take walks to local parks and have pizza parties, and will also go swimming two days a week at the Community/Swim Center. Come and join the fun! For more information, please contact Diana Fall at (510) 799-8259. OHLONE DAY CAMP/GRADES 4-6 Come and join us at Ohlone Summer Day Camp where you will enjoy fun-filled exciting adventures. Each adventure offers a variety of fieldtrips, arts & crafts, swimming, tennis club, local fieldtrips, in-house special activities/events, play organized sports with our "Fun Fitness" Coordinator, hiking, 88Q's, and much more! For more information, please contact Gwen Hill at (510) 799-8224. 28 Summer 200 I Herculean �, I ' \ Lupine summer Day Camp AdVentures Kinder--3rd Grade mATE •;>:, , I \ THEME , . "' ''' Week#l (J'tillie 18 - June 22:) . Week#3 (JUlY 2 - JUlY 6) Closed ifth Of JUlY "MUlti CUltUral Extravaganza" Each classroom will represent a different CUlture, Hawaiian Day, Dancers, q, more, Special Guest Week # if (JUlY 9 - JUlY 13) . l,ni:" Week # '5,"~ "' ;bp','" ,(LtUIY 'iG - JUlY io) Week#7 (JUlY 30 - August 3) Carnival, Clowns, Mama Dragon Jumper q, more", BiCYCle, Scooter, q, ROlier Blade DaY Week # 8 (August 6 - August 10) - '", \ I c· Week # 9 '" rAugUSt 13 - AuguSt 1?) Jfi'(.~...~, ~ " Ali activities are SChedUled for FridaYS. Swimming on TuesdaY q, ThursdaY. 5-[)aycare-.' ', .' ,I' .. '. _, ' 'Res. ;~ r', i" . N()hM~~ :" t'c',<! . l '. _Ii. " ~ Core (8:30-5:00 Ptn) $U6.50 Extended (6:30-6:30 Ptn) $lifO.OO $155.00 $1"+1.00 ~t?_qtc;a_~~, Core (8:30-5:00 Ptn) $76.00 $85.00 Extended (6:30-6:30 Ptn) $83.00 $93.50 ' �Would your child like to have a fun summer vacation filled with excit~g trips and activities? That's what will be happening at the Ohlone Summer Camp. We offer various activities including barbe-ques, dance parties, tennis, movies, special field trips and more! Spaces are limited so register soon. This will be a summer your child will never forget! Week Of Theme Trip or Event June 18-22 "Getting to Know You" Cook out/Refugio Park Friday, June 22nd June 25- 29 "Hercules Back roads" Bikes and Scooters Wednesday, June 27th July 2-6 Closed 4 th of July "Beach Blanket Bonanza" Friday , July 6th July 9-13 "Free Willy" Six Flags Marine World Lake Anza Friday, July 13th July 16- 20 "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" Oakland A's Game Tuesday, July 17th July 23 - 27 July 30-August 3 "Straight in the Gutter" AMF Pinole Valley Lanes "Shrills, Thrills, Spills" Paramount's Great America Wednesday, July 25th Friday , August 3rd August 6- 10 "Star Search" Talent Show Friday, August 10th August 13-17 "Look Out Below" Water World USA Friday, August 17th August 20-23 Closed August 24 "Goodbye, Farewell, so Long" Picnic in the Park We dnesday, August 22nd Fo, 1120N iJtfCPl1tdliCIl, ecr)) "meltacl~1t Ibll1SS. _ �Teen Activity Program YOUTHITEEN RESOURCE CENTER The City of Herru\es'YouthITeen Resource Center is NOWOPEN! Hours are: 3:oop~ to 7:00pm Monday through Thursday. During the school year our community teens have an opportunity to use computers with intemet access, have an unlimited use of resouroes (including encyclopedias', dictionaries, newpapers, informational flyers, etc...) and receive general homework help from an adult or fellow teen. The City of Herrules YouthfTeen Resource Center will provide quality educational resource centers. The program Will Incorporate programs which include: Computer training with Microsoft Suite, Website Development, Teen Education & Intervention workshops and College & Career preparation. The skills obtained within £>-10 week workshops will provide teens with experience to include in their college applications and resumes providing them with the professional tools used in todays career industries. During the summer months, teens will be able to access the City of Herrules Youthffeen Resource Center Monday through Fridays from 9:00am to 5:00pm. A combination of the Teen Education and Intervention Workshops and training in Microsoft Suite Will keep teens entertained, involved in team projecls and busy leaming new skills. For more information, please call Faye Flores, Resource Center Coordinator at (510) 799-4630 or Janine Shaheed, Community Events Specialists at (51 0) 799-8294. Location: Time: Dates: Fee: Community/Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road Mon-Thur 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. April 2 through June 15, 2001 $40 annual school year membership Plus a $2 Daily Drop-in Fee Summer time hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Dates: June 18 through August 24, 2001 $40 summer membership Fee: Plus a $2 Daily Drop-in Fee CIlY OF HERCULES YOUTH AND TEEN CLUB The City of Hercules Youth and Teen Club is alive and better than ever. This program offers an excellent opportunity for Youths to leam leadership and communication skills and have fun at the same time. Membership is limited. We are currently accepting applications. The annual membership fee is $20.00. Participants must complete a City of Hercules volunteer application and be interviewed by the Teen Coordinator. Club members serve as an Advisory Council for developing and recommending events, activities and projects to better serve our youth. All Teen Club Members must be in Junior High or High School. Membership entitles youth to free admission to City events for Teens. Some of the Special events and activities include Teen Dances, Workshops, excursions, socials and participation in the Summer Youth and Teen Programs. The Teen Club members are registered volunteers with the City of Hercules. As a volunteer, a minimum of 40 hours of community service is expected to be performed annually. The Teen Club will meet on the second Wednesday of each month from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, at the Community/Swim Center. Come join in and bring your friends. For more information, please call: Beverly Dupree, Teen Coordinator at (510) 245-4803 or the Community/Swim Center at (510) 799-8291. Congratulations to the New elected officers for 2000-01! WE WILL BE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION IN THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2001 ONLY! Elected Officers: PRESIDENT: VICE PRESIDENT: TREASURER: SECRETARY: 200Q-01 Ashley Connelley Jenny Abdel -Azim Sumeet Singh Stephanie Louie Summer 2001 Hercu lean 31 �Teen Activity Program ........ :0!..... j!ilS( ~ 0] ~. SUMMER YOUTH & TEEN CAMP: "THE FUN HAS JUST BEGUN!" Zone into the Hot Zone for 10 weeks of Hot, Sizzling Summer Fun! June 19th through August 23rd (We will beciosedAugust ;24th)... . Planet Youth Teen Summer Camp is back and better than ever. Our new location at the Hanna Ranch site will provide twice as much fun. Not only do we get to participate in the action at the Community/Swim Center, but now we have our own special hangout! We offer new and exciting field trips, great workshops, special guests, swimming, movie day with the latest PG-13 flicks, arts and crafls, dances, poolside parties, Bar-B-Q's, open gym, sports leagues, fitness center and the Teen Resource Center. Our snack counter will provide an assortment of your favorite foods and drinks. Eat on the deck or patio and enjoy the sun-rays while listening to the latest CD's, playing card games and chatting with new and old friends. Our new location provides a friendly atmosphere with four rooms. We have a game room, arts and crafts, TVNCR and a room just to chill and socialize. The Playstation, Nintendo 64, Ping Pong, Pool, Fooseball and Air Hockey are some of our stress relievers. For you early risers, the fun will begin at 8:30am and continue until 6:00pm. Of course, we know some will prefer to arrive at 10:00am and party until closing. We can accommodate both! For more information, please come to the Open House: Location: Time: Date: Hanna Ranch Site 2480 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules 9:00am-6:00am 06118/01 Call Teen Coordinator, Beverly Dupree at (510) 245-4803 DAILY HOURS: Core Hours: Program Fees: 10:00am-6:00pm $450 Resl$500 Non-Res Extended Hours: Program Fees: 8:30am-6:00pm $500 Res/$55O Non-Res DROP-IN Hours: Core Hours: Program Fees: 10:00am-6:00pm $9 Res/$11 Non-Res Extended Hours: Program Fees: 8:30am-6:00pm $10 Res/$12 Non-R"~ 32 Summer 200 I Herculean PLANET YOUTH EVENTS AND AcrIVITIES SUMMER PROGRAM 2001 JUNE: Week #1 06118-06122 Theme: Events: Fees: "Just Kickin·jt!" Ice Cream Social & Scandia $60 Res/$65 Non-Res Week #2 Theme: 06125-06129 Events: Fees: "The Wild Thang!" Waterplay & Marine World $75 Res/$80 Non-Res JULY: Week #3 Theme: 07/02-07/06 Events: Fees: "Take Me to the Fairl" Bar-B-Q & County Fair $60 Res/$65 Non-Res Theme: Week #4 07/09-07/13 Events: Fees: Week #5 07/16-07/21 Theme: Events: Fees: Week #6 Theme: 07/23-07/27 Events: Fees: AUGUST: Week #8 Theme: 08/06-08/10 Events: Fees: Theme: Week #9 08/13-08/17 Events: Fees: Week #10 Theme: 08/21-08/25 Events: Fees: "Awesome, Gruesome Action!" Video Action & The Metreon Experience in San Francisco $65 Res/$70 Non-Res "It's All in the Game!" Tournaments & Oakland A's Game $65 Res/$70 Non-Res "The Thrill of it All!" Talent Hunt & Great America $85 Res/$90 Non-Res "Water Antics!" Poolside Party & Water World in Concord $65 Res/$70 Non-Res "The Great Outdoors .... " Field Games & Regional Park Picnic, Hiking & Lots of Fun $50 Res/$55 Non-Res "S.F. Bay Excursion ..." DancelOJ & Bay Cruise, Pier 39, Rain Forest Restaurant & Wax Museum $80 Res/$85 Non-Res �Teen Activity Program ,r,I!I!"",'=,.~ BEFORE AND AFTER MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM SUMMER TEE~CTIVITY PROGRAM AGES 15-17 Looking for something to do? Looking to have fun this summer? How many times do you listen to your friends complain that there is nothing to do in Hercules? Well, grab a friend and come on down to the Community/Swim Center and enjoy the following: B-Ball/Open Gym Days: Mon-Fri 11 :00am-4:00pm* Time: Fee: $2.00 'Date and time subject to change due to Basketball CampsfTeen Program Fitness Center Days: Mon-Thur & Time: 9:00am-10pm Fee: $2.00 Fri 9:00am-5:00pm Public Swim Days: Mon-Fri Time: 1 :30pm-4:30pm Fee: $2.00 Resource/Educational Center Days: Mon-Fri 10:00am-6:00pm Time: Fee: $40.00 annual membership Plus a $2 Daily Drop-in fee Presenting the City of Hercules Before and After School Program for Middle school students 6th through 8th grades in a safe, secure environment, where the students can socialize, do their homework, enjoy Recreational activities and to interact with others . This program is available for all Pre-Teens and Youths entering grades 6, 7 and 8th, ages 11 through 13 years. For more information, please call (510) 799-8291 Staff: Teen Coordinator Before & After School Leaders Before & After School Aides Location: Hercules Community/Swim Center & Resource Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, CA Date: Times: 08/27/01 ~6/14/02 6:30a.m .-8:30a.m. Dismissal until 7:00p.m. Fees: Before After School After l':"~,nnl 7:00 PM 5:30 PM Weekly $30.00 $ 35.00 $60.00 Monthly $108.00 $140.00 $233.00 $7.00 $12.00 Daily Drop-In $6.00 10% Sibling Discount "We create Community and Enhance Quality of Life through People, Facilities, Programs and Parks. « Field Trips-Limited Space Days: To be announced Time: To be announced Fee: To be announced Summer 2001 Herculean 33 �JUNIORRECREATION LEADER TEENS 13-15 'Be a part OF all the excitement! The City Of HerCules wantS yoU!!! IntereSted in having an adVenturous summer vacation? Be a role model For young children! Share your talentS with others! Develop new job SKills and build communitY pride! Become a Junior Recreation Leader NOW and show your FUture employers that yoU have what it taKes to be a successFul employee! What the Junior~reation program is all abOUt The JuniorRecreation program giVes teens ages 13-15, a Chance to learn what it taKes to be succeSSFul StaFF member. "Participate in one Of the Following areas: JuniorRecreation, Junior LiFeguard, Junior SPOrtS Assistant, Junior OFFice Assistant, and JuniorResource Center AssiStant. $92 Fee fOr Session 1. $100 Fee For Session 2. This inCludes several hours Of training {both on-the-job and aFterhours), inStruCtion From experienced StaFF, a StafF t-sh'irt and badge, a completion certiFiCate, opportunities to be a part of weeKlY Field trips, and a rewarding opportunity to a Few great letters Of recommendation! RegiStration process: RegiSter For the site Of your Choice. Limited space is aVailable, and since it's "firSt come, FirSt served," be sure and regiSter NOW. EverY eFFort will be made to Place yOU in your preferred program, however, iF the program is Filled, we muSt taKe your second and third Choice into consideration. DetailS: Training dates will be announced bY your program coordinator. An inFormational letter, which inCludes the program For whiCh you are being Placed, a Junior Recreation Leader StaFF Manual, important dates, and several other pertinent inFormation will be mailed to yoU upon the Close Of the regiStration process. Cancellation: A $10.00 Cancellation Fee will be charged iF done beFore the program StartS. NO "REfUNDS will be made on any part Of regiStration once the program StartS. How to FormallY regiSter: Fill OUt the regiStration Form {below), the emergenCy/permission Form (attached), and the appropriate Fee to the Communfty/Swim Center, 2001 "Rl1Fugio Valley Road, HerCules. Registration begins MaY 1, 2001, WalK-in onlY. Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. M-f. JUNIOR'RECREATION LEADER "REGISTRATION fORM SUM MER 2001 'Phone CDa;n Phone cEve! Ad_ e", Zl' P<rrtlClPanr: Name D·O·B· Name OFPe-son ResPor>slble fOr A,C(X)Utrt FEES AND PAYMENTS ( [ J $92.00 - Session 1 - June 19 - JUlY 20 (23 daYS) J $100.00 - Session 2 - JulY 23 - Aug. 23 (25 days) S'ESS10N 1 RATf lOP 1 'PRHTRENCES ( J Junior Recreation ( ) Junior Lifeguard (J Hanna 'Ranch 'Planet ( J Junior SPOrtS NsisYou1:h Summer Program 'tant ( J Junior OfFice MSistaot ( ] Junior Resource Center A.ssistant ( ( ( Iwr JVISA. J MaSterCard J Checl< Grilde (In Falll ExP, No. SignatUre CHECKS 'P"'YAllLE TO· QTY Of HERCULES S[SS10N 2 RATE TOP 3 PREfERENCES (J Junior Recreation (J Hanna 'Ranch 'Planet ( J Junior SPOrtS Nsisyouth Summer Program 'tant ( ] Junior Lifeguard ( ] Junior (}ff1ce .Assistant ( ] Junior Resource Center A,ssiStant �Sports & Fitness PEE WEE BASKETBALL LEAGUE 7-9 YEAR OLDS The Pee Wee Ba,sketball program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball, with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills, as well as improving hand-eye coordination, More experienced players should improve in each of these skills, League fees include the following: a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, one round of league games and a single game elimination playoff at the end of the season, referees, and awards at the condusion of the playoffs, The league is open to boys and girls between the ages 7-9, with beginner to advanced skill levels, The league must have a minimum of 40 participants enrolled to run the league, and a maximum of 80 participants will be admitted, Participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate at the time of registration, There witt be a mandatory Parent/Coach informational meeting to discuss the rules and regulations on Wednesday, Sept 12, at 6:30 p,m, at the Community/Swim Center, Please plan on attending this meeting, There will be five practice sessions offered, Practices will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00-5:15pm, 5:006:15pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 4:00-5:15pm, and 5:00-6:15pm, Games will be played on Fridays at 4:30pm and on Saturdays at 9:30am, 10:35am and 11 :40am, with each team usually playing one game per week, All Playoff games will be played during weekdays, Playoffs will begin on the Monday following the last game of the season, Game times and days may change, depending on how many participants are registered and how many teams are created, For more information call the Sports Coordinator at 799-8295, Location: Fees: Community/Swim Center Gymnasium $75 resldents/$85 non-residents 31708-A MonlWed or TueslThurs 9/24-12108 TEEN BASKETBALL LEAGUE 13-16 YEAR OLDS The Teen Basketball program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is designed to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills in addition to assisting in the development of hand-eye and running coordination, More experienced players should improve in each of these skills, League fee includes a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, league games and referees, and awards at the conclusion of the season, The league is open to boys ages 13 to 16 years old with beginner to advanced skill levels. Participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate at the time of registration, and be 13 years old by the start of the league and not tum 17 years old until after the end of the league. There will be an information meeting to discuss the rules and regulations on Thursday, June 21, 2001 at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Swim Center. Location: 4:00-5:15 pm 31708-8 MonlWed orTueslThurs 9/24-12108 5:00-6: 15 pm Priority Registration (Hercules Residents only) 7/1-7/31 Open Registration (Residents & Non Residents) 8/1-9/7 or until the league is full. Fees: 21706-A 21706-8 21706-C Community/Swim Center-Gymnasium 2001 Refugio Valley Road $75 Resl$85 Non-Res MlWorTlTh 06i2~10 MIW orTlTh 06125-09/10 MIW orTlTh 06125-09/10 4:oopm-6:15pm 5:oopm-6:15pm 6:00pm-7:15pm Priority Registration (Residential Only): 04/21 Open Registration (ReSidents & Non-Residents): OSlOI Maximum enrollment is 100 participants, SignolJpeariy! Summer 200 1 Herculean 35 �Sports & Fitness MEN'S SOFTBALL LEAGUES WEDNESDAY NIGHT 'e/D' LEAGUE The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming it's annual Summer Softball League. The Men's 'C/O' Softball League is designed for men ages 18 and oJ:ier. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 14, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules regarding what constitutes a 'C/O' level team will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. League fees includes staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1" and 20 ' place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum of four (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on Wednesday, May 30, 2001, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Community/Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information call the Sports League Coordinator at 799-8295. Deadline for fee and team rosters are due no later than May 16, 2001! MONDAY NIGHT 'D' LEAGUE The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming it's annual Summer Softball League. The Men's '0' Softball League is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 14, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules regarding what constitutes a '0' level team will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. League fees includes staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1& and 20 ' place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum offour (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on Wednesday, May 30, 2001, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Community/Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information call the Sports League Coordinator at 799-8295. Deadline for fee and team rosters are due no later than May 16, 2001 ! Locations: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Rd Locations: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Rd Times: 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. & 7:20 p.m. Times: 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. & 7:20 p.m. 21708-A Fee: Mon. 6/4-8/27 $475 per team 21708-6 Fee: Wed. 616-8/29 $475 per team There is an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player on each team. 36 Summer 2001 Herculean There is an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player on each team. �Sports & Fitness THURSDAY NIGHT 'C/D' LEAGUE CO-ED SOFTBALL LEAGUES TUESDAY NIGHT 'D' LEAGUE The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming its Annual Summer Softball League. The CO-ED 'D' Softball League is designed for men & women ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a ' complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 14, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules regarding what constitutes a CO-ED 'D' level team will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. League fees includes staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1 ~ and 2"" place finishers during regular season play. The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Departmentwill be fOlTl1ing its annual Summer Softball League. The CO-ED 'D' Softball League is designed for men & women ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 14, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and .USSSA rules regarding what constitutes a CO-ED 'D' level team will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. League fees includes staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts for the champions of the plaY':tlS and tJq:hEs nrl" and 2"" place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum of four (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on Wednesday, May 30, 2001, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Community/Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information call the Sports League Manager at 799-8295. There must be a minimum of four (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on Wednesday, May 30, 2001, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Community/Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information call the Sports League Coordinator at 799-8295. Locations: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Rd Times: 6:15 p.m, 6:30 p,m, & 7:20 p.m. Thurs, 617-8/30 $475 resident team Deadline for fee and team rosters are due no·later than May 16,20011 Deadline for fee and team rosters are due no later than MAY 21708-0 16, 20011 Fee: Game Locations: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Rd There is an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player on each team, 6:15 p,m, 6:30 p,m, & 7:20 p.m, Game Times: 21708-C Tues, Fee: $475 team 615-8/28 There is an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player on each team, mrculean 37 �Sports & Fitness FALL CLASSIC MEN'S SOFTBALL LEAGUES MONDAY NIGHT "D" LEAGUE In conjunction with the City of Pinole, the Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming its first Fall Softball League, being held at Femandez Park. The Men's "D" Softball League is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 14, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules regarding what constitutes a Men's "D" level team will apply. All wmpires will be certified. League fees includes staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, rising rates of utility costs, insurance rates, team registration (USSSA), shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1st and 2nd place finishers durtng regular season play. There must be a minimum of four (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the manager's meeting on Wednesday, August 1, 2001 at 6:00p.m. The meeting will be held at the Community/Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign-up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information, call the Sports League Coordinator at (51 0) 799-8295. COSOFTBALL LEAGUES TUESDAY NIGHT "C' LEAGUE t..LI'\':;'';:).1.t.. In conjunction with the City of Pinole, the Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming its first Fall Softball League, being held at Fernandez Park. The CoEd "C" Softball League is designed for men & women ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 14, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules regarding what constitutes a Co-Ed "C" level team will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. League fees includes staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, rising rates of utility costs, insurance rates, team registration (USSSA), shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1st and 2nd place finishers during regular season play. Theremustbea minimum of four (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the manager's meeting on Wednesday, August 1,2001 at 6:00p.m. The meeting will be held at the Community/Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign-up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information, call the Sports League Coordinator at (51 0) 799-8295. DEADLINE FOR FEE AND TEAM ROSTERS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, JULY 20,2001. DEADLINE FOR FEE AND TEAM ROSTERS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, JULY 20,2001. Game Locations: Fernandez Park, Pinole Game Locations: Fernandez Park, Pinole Game Times: 6:30p.m., 7:45p.m. & 9:00p.m. Game Times: 6:30p.m., 7:45p.m. & 9:00p.m. Fees: $575 Resident Team Fees: $575 Resident Team 08/06-10/26 11111-E 11111-A Mon There is an additional $5 fee per non-residental team player. To qualify as resident, you must reside in Hercules or Pinole. 38 Summer 200 I Herculean Tues 08/07-10/26 There is an additional $5 fee per non-residental team player. To qualify as resident, you must reside in Hercules or Pinole. �Sports & Fitness FALL CLASSIC CO-ED SOFTBALL LEAGUES WEDNESDAY NIGHT "D" LEAGUE SOFTBALL LEAGUES THURSDAY NIGHT "e' LEAGUE In conjunction with the City of Pinole, the Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming it's first Fall Softball League, being held at Fernandez Park. The CoEd "D" Softball League is designed for rnen ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 14, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules regarding what constitutes a Co-Ed "D" level team will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. League fees includes staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make ,olayoffs), umpires, rising rates of utility costs, insurance rates, team registration (USSSA), shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1st and 2nd place finishers during regular season play. In conjunction with the City of Pinole, the Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming it's first Fall Softball League, being held at Femandez Park. The Men's "C" Softball League is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 14, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by ·the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules regarding what constitutes a Men's "C" level team will apply. All umpires will be certified. League fees includes staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, rising rates of utility costs, insurance rates, team registration (USSSA), shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1st and 2nd place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum ciffour (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the manager's meeting on Wednesday, August 1,2001 at 6:00p.m. The meeting will be held at the Community/Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign-up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information, call the Sports League Coordinator at (510) 799-8295. There must be a minimum of four (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the manager's meeting on Wednesday, August 1,2001 at 6:00p.m. The meeting will be held at the Community/Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign-up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information, call the Sports League Coordinator at (51 0) 799-8295. DEADLINE FOR FEE AND TEAM ROSTERS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, JULY 20,2001. DEADLINE FOR FEE AND TEAM ROSTERS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, JULY 20,2001. Game Locations: Fernandez Park, Pinole Game Locations: Fernandez Park, Pinole Game Times: 6:30p.m., 7:45p.m. & 9:00p.m. Game Times: 6:30p.m., 7:45p.m. & 9:00p.m. Fees: $575 Resident Team Fees: $575 Resident Team 08/08-10/26 11111.c 11111-8 Wed There is an additional $5 fee per non-residental team player. To qualify as resident, you must reside in Hercules or Pinole. Thurs 08/09-10/26 There is an additional $5 fee per non-residental team player. To qualify as resident, you must reside in Hercules or Pinole. Summer 2001 Herculean 39 �Sports & Fitness I~~ FALL CLASSIC MEN'S SOFTBALL LEAGUES FRIDAY NIGHT "D" LEAGUE In conjunction with the City of Pinole, the Hercules Recreation and Community Services Oepartment will be forming its first Fall Softball League, being held at Fernandez Park. The Men's "0" Softball League is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 14, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-P~ch Softball Association and USSSA rules regarding what constitutes a Men's "0 " level team will apply. All umpires will be certified . League fees includes staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, rising rates of utility costs, insurance rates team registration (USSSA), shirts for the t champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1st and 2nd place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum of four (4) teams t6 run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the manager's meeting on Wednesday, August 1,2001 at 6:00p.m. The meeting will be held at the Community/Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign-up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information, call the Sports League Coordinator at (51 0) 799-8295. DEADLINE FOR FEE AND TEAM ROSTERS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, JULY 20,2001. Game Locations: Fernandez Park, Pinole Game Times: 6:30p.m., 7:45p.m. & 9:00p.m. Fees: $575 Resident Team 11111-0 Fri 08/10-10/26 There is an additional $5 fee per nonuresidental team player. To qualify as resident, you must reside in Hercules or Pinole. 40 Sununer 200 I Herculean :I SUMMER YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMPS Fundamentals and summer time competition will be the name of the game as the City of Hercules once again offers its popular day basketball camp for boys and girls. The camp is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball, such as, dribbling, shooting, passing, rebounding, offensive and defensive positions. Also, scrimmages and game situations will be implemented towards the end of the camp. The camp program is for youth grades 4" -8" and is limited to the first 36 participants who sign up . Participants should bring a snack, lunch or money for the snack bar. Beverages will be provided. For more information please call the Sports League Coordinator at 799-8295. Location: Fee: Community/Swim Center Gymnasium $75 Residenti$85 Non-Resident 21709-A Mon-Fri 6/25-6/29 11 :00am-3:00pm Priority Registration for Hercules Res only: 3/15-3/31 Open Registration Res & Non-res: 4/1 or until the Camp is full. 21709-8 Mon-Fri 8/13.a/17 11 :OOam-3:00pm Priority Registration for Hercules Res only: 5/1-5/31 Open Registration Res & Non-res: 6/1 or until the Camp is full . �Sports & Fitness "EXPANDED HORIZONS" SUMMER BASKETBALL FUN! This camp "Expanded Horizons" will provide a low cost and totally comprehensive fundamentals oriented basketball experience! Targeting youths in the Hercules community and immediate areas. Instruction will include drill stations, classroom discussion and later incorporate scrimmages and game situational play. The camp will last five days and be limited to the first 40 participants who sign-up. Participants will be provided with a TShirt, lunch & snack daily. For more information, please call the Sports Coordinator at (510) 799-8295. Priority registration for Hercules Residents only: 05/01-05/31 . Open registration 06/01 or until the camp is full. Location: Fee: 21715-A 21715-8 Community/Swim Center Gymnasium $55 Res/$60 Non-Res 11 :00am-3:00pm Mon-Fri 07/09-07/13 (Ages 13-17 year old boys only) Mon-Fri 08/06-08/10 11 :00am-3:00pm (Ages 7-11 year old boys and girls) J AZZERCISE CLASS Jazzercise is a total body-conditioning program designed for everyone. Each 60 to 65 minute class includes a warm-up, 30 to 35 minutes of aerobics, muscle toning and strengthening with weights, stretching and a final cool-down to a variety of popular music including funk, country, pop, reggae and rock! Jazzercise is carefully designed to increase fiexibility, muscle tone, strength, stamina and cardiovascular fitness. Not only will you be encouraged to work at your own pace, but we'll show you how! New students may sign-up at any class and join at anytime. Take advantage of the NEW STUDENT SPECIAL: Just $6 per week with a 10 week minimum purchase (that's a $35 savingsl). Instructor: Location: Kimberly Moffat (510) 724-7279 Old Wells Fargo Building (at the Rite Aid Shopping Center) Community/Swim Center Date: Old Wells Fargo Bldg: Mon & Wed at 6:30pm Sat & Sun at 9:00am Swim Center: Tues & Thurs at 6:30pm Fees: Drop-in: $6.00 Monthly Pass: $42.00 Monthly Pass EFT*: $32.00 What to bring: Mat and bottled water *Electronic Funds Transfer TENNIS FACILITIES AVAILABLE! Tennis Court Rules and Regulations signs are posted at all City Tennis facilities. These tennis facilities are available to the public by rental permit or on a first-come first-serve basis. Hours and Fees Refugio Valley Tennis Complex: Refugio Valley Road & Pheasant Drive Daily 7 am to 4 pm @ $4/hour/per court @ $5.50/hour/per court Daily 4 to 10 pm Sat/Sun/Holidays @ $6/hour/per court Except Mondays & Tuesdays from 3 to 7 pm and Saturdays 3 to 5 pm for City Lessons Foxboro Tennis Courts: 1025 Canterbury Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Woodfield Tennis Courts: 1919 Lupine Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Tennis Court Reservations Tennis court reservations are available to Hercules residents only; there is a one-hour minimum on all tennis court facilities. Reservations are accepted at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Tournament Play: Recognized Community Organization $6/hour/court $12 per hour/court Private Organizations $15 per hour/court Commercial Use Court Rules And Regulations: 1. Tennis shoes must be worn 2. Courts are available on a first come, first serve basis or by reservation 3. Drop-in play is limited to one hour and fifteen minutes 4. Waiting players must be present to hold position for play 5. Court reservations preempt non-reserved court play 6. City sponsored programs have priority 7. No food on tennis courts 8. No bike riding, roller skating or skateboarding on tennis courts 9. City sponsored lessons ONLY no public instruction. 10. Tennis Toumaments by permit ONLY! 11. Tennis Court Rules And Regulations Will Be Enforced 12. No alcoholic beverages allowed at any park or courts. Call 799-8291 for further information. Summer 2001 Herculean 41 �Sports & Fitness YOUTH & ADULT TABLE TENNIS This program is designed to provide competitive table tennis action for all youth who want to improve their knowledge and skill of the game. The table tennis tables used are approved by the U.S. Table Tennis Association and the International Table Tennis Federation . Join the crowd for this exciting program for an annual membership fee and drop-in pass. Location: 51708 Ohlone Community Center,190 Turquoise Fri 7:00pm-10:00pm Sat 1O:OOam- 4:00pm Play is supervised by registered volunteers of the Hercules Table Tennis Program. Fees: Annual Adult Membership: Drop-in 20 Pass Fee: Annual Youth Membership: Drop-in 20 Pass Fee: Annual Family Membership: Adult: youth: Ages 19 & up $20 Res/$23 Non-Res $30 Res/$32 Non-Res Ages 6 to 18 $10 res/$12 non-res $20 Jr. Pass Ages 6-12 $25 Teen Pass Ages 13-18 2nd member and up $10 Res/12 Non-Res $5 Res/$6 Non-Res Fees must be paid at the Community/Swim Center. Each participant must bring his/her receipt to Ohlone Community Center. TENNIS CLASSES Lessons at several levels will be offered by long time local teaching pro Amado Lozano. The beginning level stresses instruction in the basic strokes: forehand, backhand, volley, overhand and serve. At' the intermediate level, stroke improvement is still stressed and an added emphasis is placed on instruction and drills related to ball direction, court coverage and keeping the ball in play. Advanced instruction will continue to stress fundamentals , but with instruction and drills emphasizing skills needed in match play-placing shots, sustaining a rally and developing a consistent serve. students will play points and matches against one another, discuss conditioning and the potential for entering tournaments. 8eginner(Ages 7-14) 21701-8 Mon 21701-C Mon 31701-A Mon 31701-8 Mon 05114-06/04 06/11-07102 07/09-07/30 08/07-08/28 3:00pm-4:00pm 3:00pm-4:00pm 3:00pm-4:00pm 3:00pm-4:00pm (Ages 14 and up) 21702-8 Mon 21702-C Mon 31702-A Mon 31702-8 Mon 05/14-06/04 06/11-07/02 07/09-0730 08/07-08/28 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm Intermediate (All ages) 21703-8 Tues 21703-C Tues 31703-A Tues 31703-8 Tues 05/15-06105 06/12-07/03 07/10-07/31 08/07-08/28 3 :00pm-4 :OOpm 3:00pm-4:00pm 3:00pm-4:00pm 3:00pm-4:00pm Advanced (All ages) 21704-8 Tues 21704-C Tues 31704-A Tues 31704-8 Tues 05/15-06/05 06/12-07/03 07/10-07/31 08/07-08/28 4:30pm-5:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm Location: Fees: 42 Summer 200 I Herculean Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $50 Resl$55 Non-Res(fee covers four lessons) �Sports & Fitness Pee-Wee Tennis is a comprehensive program designed to introduce children ages 4-6 to the game of tennis in a fun and rewarding way. By tailoring the equipment and size of the playing courts to the size, needs and athletic ability of children, the Pee-Wee Tennis program allows children to learn the sport quickliand to have fun. Everyelementofthe Pee-Wee Tennis program has been created specifically for small players, from the court to the 21-inch rackets and the foam balls. Students must provide their own 21-inch racket. 21705-8 21705.c 31705-A 31705-B Location: Fees: Tues Tues Tues Tues 05/15-06/05 06/21-07/03 07/10-07/31 08/07-08/28 4:00pm-4:30pm 4:00pm-4:30pm 4:00pm-4:30pm 4:00pm-4:30pm Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $4ORes/$45Non-Res (fee covers four lessons) ATTENTION YOUNG GOLFER'S CITY OF HERCULES PRESENTS "JUNIOR GOLF CAMP" This golf camp is designed for youth's ages 10-17 that are looking for a challenge and a valuable learning experience in the game of golf. Students will learn the rules of the game, golf etiquette, fundamentals, games and hands-on individual instruction. The camp also includes an 18-hole golf tournament on the last day of the c.amp, followed by an endof-camp BBQ held on the Franklin Canyon Clubhouse Balcony. Students will receive a rulebook, sleeve of balls for the tournament, range balls, and the end-of-camp BBQ. Space is limited to 24 students so register early. Registration will be taken at the Hercules Community/ Swim Center located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. If you have any questions, please contact the Sports Coordinator at (51 0) 799-a295. Location: Instructors: Fees: INDIVIDUAL TENNIS LESSONS All individual lessons must be arranged with the instructor and fees paid at the Hercules Community/Swim Center. The beginning level stresses instruction in the basic strokes: forehand , backhand, volley, overhand and serve. At the intermediate level, stroke improvement is still stressed and an added emphasis is placed on instruction and drills related to ball direction, court coverage and keeping the ball in play. Location: Fees: Franklin Canyon Golf Course, off Highway 4 Jeff Hales, PGA Professional Celtic Golf Mgmt. $125 Jr's ages 10-17 (paid to the City of Hercules) $7 Green Fee for Tournament (paid to the Fee: Franklin Canyon on the day of the Tournament) Maximum: 24students Equipment: Students must bring their own golf clubs! 21805-A Mon-Thurs 07/09-07/12 Tournament Friday 07/13 follow. 9:00am-10:00am 7:30am-BBQ to Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $25 per 30 minute private lesson $45 per 60 minute private lesson Individual 21710-8 21710.c 31710-8 21710.c Sat Sat Sat Sat 05/19-06/09 06/16-07/07 07/14-08/04 08/11-09/01 10:00am-11 :OOam 10:00am-11:00am 10:00am-11 :OOam 10:00am-11 :OOam Summer 2001 Herculean 43 �Sports & Fitness *** ATTENTION GOLFER'S*** ADULT AND JUNIOR SUMMER LESSONS Want to learn more about golf? Wantto improve your score? Corne and let Jeff Hales, PGA Professional (formerly of Olyrnpic Club) and John Abendroth of "Hooked on Golf', teach you the fundamentals of Golf. In these summer lessons, students will learn Pre-Swing Fundamentals, In-Swing Principles and overall awareness of the Golf game. All lessons will be held at the Franklin Canyon Golf Course. Classes will meet every Wednesday. Space is limited to 4 students per session, so register early. Registration will be taken at the Hercules Community/Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, CA. Providing your own golf clubs is preferred, but equipment can be arranged through the instructor. Do you have any old golf clubs setting around that you don't use? Please contact us at (51 0) 799-8295 if you are interested in donating any old golf clubs that you are no longer using! Location: Instructors: Fees: Fees: Maximum: Franklin Canyon Golf Course, located off of Highway 4 Jeff Hales & John Abendroth $100 per session for Junior's ages 10-17 $125 for Adults ages 18 and up 4 students per session Junior Lessons (Ages 10-17) 21801-A 21801-6 21801-C Wed Wed Wed 06/13-06/27 07/11-07/25 08/01-08/15 3:00pm-4:00pm 3:00pm-4:00pm 3:00pm-4:00pm 06/13-06/27 07/11-07/25 08/01-08/15 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm 06/13-06/27 07/11-07/25 08/01-08/15 5:00pm-6:00pm 5:00pm-6:00pm 5:00pm-6:00pm Adult Lessons (Ages 18 and Up) 21802-A 21802-6 21802-C Wed Wed Wed Adult Lessons (Ages 18 and Up) 21803-A 21803-6 21803-C Wed Wed Wed "Additional Private Lessons ($40) and Semi-Private Lessons ($70) are available through the instructor at the Golf Course. These lessons are separate from the lessons listed above. For more information on the Private & SemiPrivate Lessons, contact Jeff Hales at the Franklin Canyon Golf Course at (510) 799-5205. Sununer 2001 Herculean 44 �City f)f tier-cule§ C)-tif)le (7()lf Lea!!ue Aminimum of 8 two player teams and a maximum of 16 two player teams, using a modified Stableford system. ARound Robin format will be utilized to establish weekly opponents. The length of the league will be determined by the number of teams that sign-up. All participants must have an established ~andicop. If players do not have a handicap, one will be assigned. Most entry fee money will be returned in prizes. Weekly prizes will be determined by nightly point totals. Aleague Playoff will determine the eventual champions. Playoff teams will be determined by their win/loss record during the regular season. Where: Franklin Canyon Golf Course When: Wednesday Nights Class: 21888-A Begins: June 27, 2001 Tee Times: 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Entry Fees: $100 per team, paid in advance Green Fees: $10 per person, per night to walk $15 per person, per night for golf cart SIGN-UP AT THE HERCULES COMMUNITY/SWIM CENTER 2001 REFUGIO VALLEY ROAD, HERCULES, CA REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 2001 HURRY, SPACE IS LIMITED! FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 15101799-8291 Summer 200 I Herculean 45 �Sports & Fitness ADULT OPEN GYM BASKETBALUVOLLEYBALL Open Gym periods are ongoing. Players, beginners to advanced, are encouraged to drop in. Come on d own for an energetic game of Basketball or Volley ball!! I I I Location: Fee: Gymnasium, 2001 Refugio Valley Road $3.00 per adult $2.00 per youth GYMNASIUM FOR RENT Adult Open Gym Basketball Mon Adult B'ball 7:45-10:00 pm Thu Adult B'ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16yrs&up 16yrs&up Adult Open Gym Volleyball Tues Adult V'Ball 7:45-10:00 pm Wed Adult V'Ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16yrs &up 16yrs &up Youth Open Gym Basketball Mon-Fri Youth B'ball 11:00am-4:00pm 9-16yrs Note: Open gym program s are not av ailable during league programs. OPEN GYM PASSES The City of Hercules Community/Swim Center Complex has open gym passes available for residents and nonresidents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry, while the nonresident passes are for convenience only and are set at the regular drop-in rate. Open Gym Passes are valid throughout the year. Dynamite Pass 10 visits Adult $25 Res/$30 Non-Res Youth $15 Res/$20 Non-Res Avid Athlete 25 visits Adult $50 Res/$75 Non-Res Youth $37 Res/$50 Non-Res 46 Summer 200 1 Herculean Now you can rent the Community/Swim Center Gymnasium for Basketball or Volleyball practices, games and/or business recreational games! The gym is available on a limited basis. Applicants must be 21 years of age, call 799-8291 for further information. The City of Hercules Recreation & Community Services Department operates the Community/Swim Center Gymnasium wihich is available for limited public use. Reservations will only be accepted with a completed application and paymentforthe hours rented. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. All contact regarding the reservations, fees, rental time and on site coordination will be arranged with the original applicant only. Reservations will not be taken more than one (1) month in advance or less than two (2) weeks prior to the planned activity. An attendant will be present during the entire event. Adult supervision is required by applicant during the event. Applicants interested in renting the gym are enccuraged to viewthe facility prior to renting. The gym has a maximum capacity of 100 persons for a sports event. ·Standard rental includes the main room with two (2) portable basketball units or two (2) volleyball units, portable bleachers and indoor bathroom. Advanced Payment Required Fees: (Two hour minimum) One day rental $50 Res/$60 Non-Res per hour 3 or more days $30 Res/$40 Non-Res per hour Attention local businessesll The gymnasium is now available for public use for either Volleyball or Basketball, Monday through Friday from 12 noon to 2:00pm. Limited dates and times are available. However, there is a 2 hour minimum. Please contact the Sports League Manager for available times and dates at 799-8295. �r -- -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- -- - - - - - - -- - - -- - - S·s ': > '. , " " :; :: ';. ,;., de ......... •. Youth Fees: Ages 13-17 Adult Fees: Daily Drop in Rates: $2 Residents $2 Non-Residents Daily Drop-in rates: $3 Residents $3 Non-Residents Dynamite Pass: (10 Visits) $1 5 Residents $20 Non-Residents Avid Athlete Pass: (25 Visits) $37.50 Residents $50 Non-Residents • Yo uths between the ages of 13-16 must be accompanied by an adult. Caraio·Mac~ines • • • • 2 Treadmills 2 Cross Trainers 2 Bikes 1 Stairmaster Dynamite Pass: (10 Visits) $25 Residents $30 Non-Residents • No personal trainer on site. • • c::=> IlL.-.- ..-- = Mon-Thurs 9am - 10pm Friday 9am - 10pm Satu rday 9am-10pm Sunday Closed \...t/ J Avid Athlete Pass: (25 Visits) $50 Residents $75 Non-Residents Weight Machines • Smith Machine • InclinelDecline Benches • Dumbell Set (5-75 lbs) • Lat Pulldown/Row Combo • Leg ext/Curl Combo • Bicep/Tricep Combo • Multi-Press Machine Located at the Hercules Community I SwimCenter 2001 Refugio Valley Road For more information call: 799-8290 Summer 2001 Herculean 47 �AQUATIC SEASON 2001! Public .Swim The Hercules Swim Center is open to the public for playing, working out, diving, or lounging around the pool side in a beautiful outdoor setting. The Hercules Aquatic staff are certified by the American Red Cross and are fully trained in the supervision of aquatic activities, lifeguard training, first aid, CPR, and rescue situations. We ask that all participants of the public swim sessions be fully knowledgeable about our pool rules as listed below: • All entries to the pool and deck areas must be paid admissions, including nonswimmers and chaperons. Days, Da1"es, & Times for Public Swim: Fee: $2 Non-Swimmers/Spectators Free for Children Under 1 year Swim schedule: Sat'Sun Man - Fri 05105 to 09130 1:30-6 pm 06118 to 08/31 1:30-4:30 pm Closed June 17, 2001 for Staff Training. , • Children, 9 years and under, must be accompenied by an adult at least sixteen years or older. • There is a fifteen (15) minute rest period on all weekend public swim sessions from 3:45 to 4:00 p.m. All participants under the age of eighteen are required to exit the water area and remain on the lawn or deck area. • Flotation devices such as inner tubes, water wings, noodles, air mattresses, etc. are not pennitted in the pool areas. Only Coast Guard approved flotation devices are allowed with adult supelVision. • Full face masks, snorkels, and diving fins are not pennitted in the pool areas. • Diving toys, ooins, water guns, etc. are not pennitted in the pool areas. • Picnics are pennitted around the deckllawn areas, hcwever, all ttems must be kept away from the pool side. No glass, breakable oontainers, alooholic beverages. Barbecues are pennitted by special arrangement only. • Public swim sessions are subject to eariy closure aflerthe first hour of operation due to poor weather and/or if attendance drops below 25 participants. There are no refunds for canceled swim sessions. • Proper swim attire is required. No cutoffs and/or leotards or street clothing. • Pool rules are posted on the deck areas surrounding the pool areas and are necessary for the safety of all partiCipants. Participants must obey posted rules and oral instructions from Aquatic Staff at all times. • It is requested that patrons be sensitive to the needs of parents to change their young children of the opposoo sex in the locker room areas. • No photographic equipment pennitted. • Swim Diapers Required! 48 2001 Aquatics Program $3 Adults (18 & older) $2 Youths (1-17 years) Swim Passes Discount Swim Passes are available for residents and nonresidents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry. Non-resident passes are available for convenience only, with rates set at the regular drop-in rate. Participants with swim passes will be allowed into the facility 15 minutes earlier than general public for public swim sessions. Dynamite Pass (10 visits) Frequent! Swimmer (25 VisIts) Adult Youth Adult Youth $25 res $15 res $62.50 res $37.50 res $30 non-res $20 non-res $75 non-res $50 non-res Lap Swimming Are you ready to begin a steady pool exercise program again? Why not come to the Hercules Swim Center to strengthen, stretch, and tone all your musdes. You may wish to choose a vigorous training schedule, or just a leisurely swim. Lanes are divided for fast and slow swimmers. The pool will be open for lap swim during inclement weather unless dangerous conditions exist. Fee: $3 Adults (18 years and up) $2 Youth (14-17 years) Summer Schedule Mon-Fri Mon lTuesfThurl Fri Sat Sun Mon/W ed/Fri 05107-08131 05107-08131 05105-08/25 05106-08/26 09105-09128 11:30-1:00pm 7:00-9:00 pm 6:30-8:00 pm 10 am-12 noon 11:30-1:00 pm No evening lap swim on Wednesday Lap lane will be available during Public Swim until pool attendance reaches 250. �AQUATIC SEASON 2001! Swim Insi"ruc-tion Levels for All Ages LevellV Stroke Developmen t Pre-Requisite: Level III or Demonstrated Competency Are you or your family members fearful of the water? Can't coordinate breathing with arm strokes? Or are you wanting to brush up on skills and learn new techniques? The Hercules Aquatics Staff are caring and experienced water safety instructors who will teach basic to advanced level swimming skills to an members of your family. Students will develop coordination and endurance in the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, and treading water. Students will also be introduced to the breaststroke, sidestroke, and to turning at the wall. Students will learn to dive from standing and stride position on the side of the pool, in addition to more safety skills including expanded information on rescue breathing. The Hercules Learn to Swim program is based on the American Red Cross certification standards for progressiye swim instruction. Each level of swi!/l instruction builds on the skills learned in the previous level. Below are the various levels offered and the skills associated with each level. Levell Water Exploration No Prerequisite needed Level one is designed for those who have little to no experience in the water. The objective is to assist students in becoming comfortable and safer in the water. Students will learn to blow bubbles, submerge their face, fioat on front and back with support, kick on front and back with support, learn basic water safety skills, and be introduced to alternating arm action. Level ll Primary Skills Pre-Requisite: Levell or Demonstrated Competency Students wi ll learn to float unsupported, to kick and coordinate arm movements on front and back unsupported, to turn over from front to back and back to front, to retrieve underwater objects at shallow depths, rhythmic breathing, and water safety skills. Levellll Stroke Readiness Pre-Requisite: Level II or Demonstrated Competency Students will learn to coordinate the front and back crawl, be introduced to treading water and elementary backstroke, learn to dive from the side of the pool, learn safe diving rules, learn self-rescue skills, and be introduced to rescue breathing. Level V Stroke Refinement Pre-Requisite: Level IV or Demonstrated Competency Students will continue to develop endurance and refine the ' front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke. Students will also be introduced to the butterfiy, underwater swimming, and surface dives. Students will learn additional open swim turns, alternate kicks for treading water, rules for safe diving from the springboard, and recognition for spinal injury care. Level VI Skill Proficiency Pre-Requisite: Level Vor Demonstrated Competency Students will continue to increase endurance and refine the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, and butterfiy. Students will learn approach strokes, the front fiip turn, speed turns, the approach and hurdle on the springboard, surface dives in tuck and pike positions, and additional kicks for treading water. Additional water safety skills will also be included. Level VII Advanced Skills Pre-Requisite: Level VI or Demonstrated Competency Students will perfect all strokes and skills previously presented and learn to swim greater distances. Students will learn conditioning principles for lifetime fitness, the backstroke flip turn, in-water rescue techniques, the springboard dives in pike and tuck positions, and explore alternative aquatic activities. To pass this course, students must pass a Level VII Skills Test. All ages are welcome!!! Swim Registration Infonmation * Note it is not unusual for some students to repeat a level * No refunds after first day of class to complete the necessary skills. Please take into consideration when registering for swim lessons. * Classes are cancelled only in case of lightening. * Pools are heated. * Swim diapers required for infants! toddlers not yet toilet trained. * No refunds or make-ups for missed days * Refund fee $10.00 surcharge for all student withdrawal after registration process. * Register early if possible. Classes may be cancelled if minimum class size not met. 2001 Aquatics Program 49 �AQUATIC SEASON 2001! Morning Individual Lessons Evening Individual Lessons The Individual Lesson program is designed for students ages four (4) years and up. The Individual Lesson program should be utilized as a supplement to group/adult lessons when a student is experiencing difficulty with a particular skill, or if you are just looking for one-on-one instruction. The Individual Lessons are composed of four, 1/2 hour classes, Mondayl Tuesday & Thursday/Friday. The Individual Lesson program is designed for students ages four (4) years and up. The Individual Lesson program should be utilized as a supplement to group/adult lessons when a student is experiencing difficulty with a particular skill, or if you are justlooking for one-on-one instruction. The Individual Lessons are composed of four, 1/2 hour classes, Mondayl Tuesday & Thursday/Friday. Pre-registration is mandatory for all individual sessions. We strongly encourage early registration due to the limited number of available time offerings, and due to the extreme popularity of this program option. The Individual Lesson times_do fill to capacity within the first few months of registration. Pre-registration is mandatory for all individual sessions. We strongly encourage early registration due to the limited number of available time offerings, and due to the extreme popularity of this program option. The Individual Lesson times do fill to capacity within the first few months of registration. Location: Main Pool & Play Pool Fee: $45 resi$50 non-res 11 :30am-12:00 pm Time: Location: Main Pool & Play Pool Fee: $45 ros/$5O non-res Session 4 06/04-06/08 Session 5 06/11-06/15 Session 6 06/18-06/22 Session 7 06/25-06/29 Session 8 07/02-07106 Session9 07/09-07/13 Session 1007/16-07/20 Session 11 07/23-07/27 Session 12 07/3~08/03 Session 13 08106-08110 Session 14 08113-08117 Session 1508/20-08/24 11 :30am-12:00pm 11 :30am-12:00pm 11 :30am-12:00pm 11 :30am-12:00pm 11 :30am-12:00pm 11:30am-12:00pm 11 :30am-12:00pm 11 :30am-12:00pm 11 :30am-12:00pm 11:30am-12:00pm 27033-A 27041-A 27043-A 27051-A 27053-A 27061-A 27063-A 27071 -A 27073-A 27081-A Summer Jobs! Instructors Needed/ Parents we're looking for adults who would like to teach If you have ever been a Water Safety Instructor, or would like to become a swim instructor, give us a call. We have opportunities In the mornings and evenings. ~wimming. For more infonnation, please call: (510) 79~228 50 2001 Aquatics Program 5:00pm-5:30pm 5:00pm-5:30pm 5:00pm-5:30pm 5:00pm-5:30pm 5:00pm-5:30pm 5:00pm-5:30pm 5:00pm-5:30pm 5:00pm-5:30pm 5:00pm-5:30pm 5:00pm-5:30pm 5:00pm-5:30pm 5:00pm-5:30pm 27021-8 27031-8 27033-8 27041-8 27043-8 27051-8 27053-8 27061-8 27063-8 27071-8 27073-8 27081-8 6:00pm-6:30pm 6:00pm-6:30pm 6:00pm-6:30pm 6:00pm-6:30pm 6:00pm-6:30pm 6:00pm-6:30pm 6:00pm-6:30pm 6:00pm-6:30pm 6:00pm-6:30pm 6:00pm-6:30pm 6:00pm-6:30pm 6:00pm-6:30pm 27021-0 27031-0 27033-0 27041-0 27043-0 27051-0 27053-0 27061-0 27063-0 27071-0 27073-0 27081-0 5:30pm-6:00pm 5:30pm-6:00pm 5:30pm-6:00pm 5:30pm-6:00pm 5:30pm-6:00pm 5:30pm-6:00pm 5:30pm-6:00pm 5:30pm-6:00pm 5:30pm-6:00pm 5:30pm-6:00pm 5:30pm-6:00pm 5:30pm-6:00pm 27021-C 27031-C 27033-C 27041-C 27043-C 27051 -C 27053-C 27061-C 27063-C 27071-C 27073-C 27081-C �o AQUATIC SEASON 2001! . Adult Lessons Group Lessons The Adult Lesson program is designed for students ages thirteen (13) and up, who would like some additional Swimming instruction without the hustle and bustle of small children. The Adult Lessons are designed to have a maximum enrollment of six (6) students per class in order to provide increased instruction time by each instructor. This lesson program is ideal for adults of all ages who never learned to swim or who may have a limited aquatic background. The Aquatic staff will help you develop confidence and assurance while swimming, and if necessary, decrease your fears of being in water. The Adult sessions will be composed of eight, 1/2 hour classes, and will be held over a two week period; MondayfTuesday & Thursday/Friday (4-days per week). Preregistration is mandatory for all adult classes and we encourage early registration due to the popularity of the adult lesson program. The registration deadline for adult lessons is the Friday preceding each session, at 5:00pm. Late registration will be accepted on a space available basis or by special arrangement with the Aquatics Coordinator. Late sign-ups are subject to a late fee of $5. The group lesson program is designed for students ages four (4) years and up. The group sessions are composed of eight classes, and will be held over a two week period; MondayfTuesday & Thursday/Friday (4 days/week). Classes for Levels I, II, III are 1/2 hour in duration and Levels IV to VII are 45 minutes in order to provide adequate instruction and practice for the advanced swim skills. Location: Fee: MainPoo/ $55 resl$60 non-res Levels & Times: All Levels 11 :30-12:00 noon All Levels 6:00-6:30 pm 28011-A, B Session 1 06/04-06115pmc/asses only 28021-A,B Session 2 06/18 -6/29 28031-A,B Session 3 07102 -7113 28041-A,B Session 4 07116 -7127 28051-A,B Session 5 07130-8110 • ..,., .. • • Pre-registration is mandatory for all group lessons and we encourage early registration due to the popularity of the group lesson program. The registration deadline for group lessons is the Friday preceding each session at 5pm. Late registration will be accepted on a space available basis or by special arrangement with the Aquatics Coordinator. Late sign-ups are subject to a late fee of $5. Location: Fee: Main Pool & Play Pool $40 resl$45.00 non-res All Sessions meet: MlTlThlF for 2 weeks Summer Sessions AM & PM Classes Session Session Session Session Session 1 2 3 4 5 6/04-6115 pm class only 6/18-6/29 7102-7113 7116-7127 7130-8110 Levels & Times: arne/asses 4,5,6,7 10:00-10:30 am 10:00-10:45 am 10:30-11:00 am 11:00-11:30 am 11:00-11:45 am pm classes 1,2(a,b) 1,2,3 1,2,3 4,5,6,7 1,2,3 5:00-5:30 pm 5:30-6:00 pm 6:30-7:00 pm 7:00-7:45 pm 7:00-7:30 pm 1,2,3 4,5,6,7 1,2,3 1,2,3 .-..- • • •• • 2001 Aquatics Program 51 �AQUATIC SEASON 2001 ! ParentIInfan"tI Toddler Class Paren"t/Infan"t1 Toddler Fun Swiml The ParentllnfanVToddler program is designed to assist parents in introducing their children, ages 6 months up to 3 years of age, to water play and pre-swimming skills. The course is designed to cr~te an enjoyable, non-threatening environment>lA1ich allows parents to actvelyparticipate with their children in the leaming of water skills. This course is an ideal entry level program >IA1ich begins to prepare your child for swim instruction as he/she grows into more advanced level classes. The ParentllnfanVToddler program is composed of eight 1/2 hour classes, and will be held over a two week period; Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, Friday. Children are required to wear tight fitting swim pants. Parents are encouraged to bring your child's favorite water toy to add to the familiarity of the environment Due to popular demand, we are expanding our special time period just for parents and toddlers to enjoy the play pool without the hustle and bustle of large groups, and/or older participants. Parents may practice swim instruction techniques learned in the ParentllnfanVToddler Instructional Class or just enjoy a quiet swim time with their children. This swim session is restricted to children between the ages of six (6) months and three (3) years of age. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times while in and out of the water. Parents are encouraged to bring their child's favorite water toy to these swim times in order to make the child feel more comfortable. Flotation devices, such as water wings and air mattresses are not permitted. Fee: lime: Days: Swim Pants are required! $40 resl$45 non-res 11:4510 12:150r6:00-6:30'Pm Man-Tues-Thur-Fri (2-weeks) Session 1 06/18 -06129 Session 2 07/02-D7/13 Session 3 07l16-D7127 Session 4 07/30 -D8/10 20906A 20906B 20906C 20906D 20906E 20906F 20906 G 20906H Fee: am pm pm am pm am pm Happy Birthday Parties at the pool. ... a swim party!! Children's Birthday Events will be allowed into the facility during public swim periods fifteen (15) minutes earlier than the general public, and includes picnic table areas that can be reserved. $50.00 $25.00 $25.00 $20.00 $20.00 Pool Party Special $125 with refundable deposit of $50 includes (Deposit, Maintenance Fee, two patio tables, SSQ Pit, 10 free patron and plus youth rate per entry). 52 2001 Aquatics Program $3 per parent and child couple 6/18-8/31 12:15-1:15pm 6/3-8/26 11 am-12 noon am Children I s Bir"thday Swim Par"ties Refundable Deposit Maintenance Fee Two Patio Tables Optional: SSQPit Additional (2) Patio Tables Plus youth rate per entry MWF Sun Priva"te Pool Ren"tals Reserve the pool for your own private party! Rental fee includes: exclusive use of the main pool and/or play pool (Play Pool requires additional fee); grass areas, BBQ grill, locker room, no aloohol orsmoking permitted. Umited availability. Small Private Pool Rental Only-(75 person maximum, Ages 9 and under)' Residents $4OJhour Deposit $350 Non-Residents $6Oihour Deposit: $350 Combined Pool RentalsHourly Rates Deposit $350 1-20 persons $50 ResI$60 Non-Res Deposit $350 1-50 persons $75 Resl$90 Non-Res $125 ResI$150 Non-Res Deposit $350 51-100 persons Deposit $350 101-150 persons $150 ResI$180 Non-Res Deposit $350 151-250 persons $200 ResI$240 Non-Res 'There must be at least one adult chaperon (age 18 or over) for every ten (1 0) ci:lildren in attendance. 'Certificate of insurance is required Iorall pool rentals. These rates are spedfied underfacility rental rates. �, AQUATIC SEASON 2001 ! Wa1"er Exercise Deep Wa1"er Exercise Are you looking for an alternative to high impact aerobics and stair stepping? Or just looking for a healthy form of exercise? Well, this is the class for you! This specialty course is ideal for therapy patients, elderly, and fitness buffs! The Water Exercise program follows sound exercise principles while using water ~sistance to improve your cardiovascular system, tone muscles, and burn fat. The course is designed for different fitness levels and movement abilities, using a wide range of musical tempos. Males and females are encouraged to participate, and swimming skills are not necessary. The Deep Water Exercise program is designed for the more energetic water exerciser. No advanced swimming skills are required, however, students must feel comfortable in deep water. This course is designed to provide students with a more strenuous cardiovascular workout than the beginner water exercise class. Instructor: Location: Fee: Anita Roger Fields Main Pool $30 resl$35 non-res or $7. 00 drop in rate $3.00 per class equip. rental (optional) Special Senior Rate $5.00 drop-in rate Special Senior Rate $25.00 Session rate for 55+ Mon/WedIFri: All students are required to bring to class an Aqua Jogger, which can be purchased at most local sporting good retailers or they are available for rent at the pool on a first come, first served basis. Instructor: Location: Fee: Anita Roger Fields Main Pool $30 resl$35 non-res or $7.00 drop in rate $3.00 per class equip. rental (optional) Special Senior Rate $5.00 drop-in rate Special Senior Rate $25.00 Session rate for 55+ 12noon-1pm Mon/WedIFri: 20904-A 20904-8 20904-C 20904-0 20904-E 20904-F 20904-G 20904-H 20904-1 Instructor: TuesIThur: 20904-J 20904-K 20904-L 20904-M Session Session Session Session Session 1 2 3 4 5 Session 6 Session 7 Session 8 Session 9 6104 - 6115 6118 - 6122 6125 - 7106 prorate' 7109 - 7120 7123 - 8/03 8106 - 8/17 8/20 - 8/31 915 - 9114 prorate' 9117 - 9128 20905-A 20905-8 20905-C 20905-0 20905-E 20905-F 20905-G 20905-H 20905-1 11 am-12 noon Session Session Session Session Session Session Session Session Session 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6104 - 6115 6118 - 6122 6125 - 7106 prorate' 7109 - 7120 7123 - 8/03 8/06 - 8/17 8/20 - 8/31 915 - 9114 prorate' 9117 - 9128 TBA Bto9pm Session Session Session Session 1 2 3 4 6105-6121 6126/7112 7117-8/02 8/2-8/23 benefits of water exercise: 1. INCREASE MUSCUUIR ENDURANCE AND STRENGTH 2. DECREASE BODY fAT 3. INCREASE RANGE-Of-MOTION. 4. DECREASE BLOOD PRESSURE AND CHOLESTEROL. 5. IMPROVE ACTIVITIES Of DAILY LIVING THAT INVOLVEAGI LITY, BALANCE, COORDINAnON, FLEXIBILlTY,AND STRENGTH SUCH AS WALKING, LIFTING, STANDING, CARRYING,AND REACHING, 2001 Aquatics Program 53 �AQUATIC SEASON 2001 ! · Hercules Piranhas Swim Team! ;fhe City of Hercules will be offering a recreational swim team during the 2001 season. This program is designed for partk:ipants ages 5 to 18 who will be eligible to participate in all sanctioned practices, clink:s, invitational meets, and monthly socials. A parent's infonmational meeting will be held on April 24, 2001 at 6:00pm at the Hercules CornmunityCenter Spring Season Summer Evening Practice: 4131/01 ~18/01 13 and older 6:30-8:00 p.m. 11-12&Under&9-10 5:30-8:30 p.m. 7-8 years 6 & under 4:30-5:30 p.m. Summer Season: 06118101- 8/17/01 13 and older 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. 11-12 years & 9-10 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. 7-8 years 9:00 -10:00 a.m. 6 & under 10:00 - 11 :00 a.m: * Time subject to change DatesfTimes: Mon-Fri, 4/30-8/17 , Swim Meets will be on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings Head Swim Coach: Zack Lisson * Parents are require to submit a refundable $100 deposit for required volunteer obligations. See parents handbook for further details. Full Season 4130/01 - 8/17/01 Summer Season 6118/01 - 8/17/01 . 1 child 2 children 3 children Family Regular Membership Summer Season-20908-<: $225 $315 $410 $500 Regular Registration Deposit $1 00.00 20908-0 $175 $275 $375 $450 Full Season 2090803 Swimmers 15 -18 only have to pay $ 150 with no Deposit and no parent obligation required. A free 3-day trial for participants new to the Hercules Swim Team is available so that the participant can see if he/she are enjoying the team participation, as well as providing the opportunity for the coaching staff to evaluate the swimmer's ability, This 3-day trail begins with the first attendance. Last day to register is June 15, 2001 or until filled 54 2001 Aquatics Program �AQUATIC SEASON 2001 ! Wa"ter Safe"ty Aide for Aqua"tic Volun"teers Hercules Mas"ter Swim Club (HMSC) Pacific Masters Swimming (PMS) is an organized swimming program for adults ages 19 and over. Individual members may participate in a varielyofways ranging from recreational lap swimming to international competition, however participants are not required to compete as a member of the club. Some members join for health, fitness, comradery, or just plain fun! When you become a member of the United States Master Swimming (USMS), you are automatically covered for additional accident and liability insurance during all sanctioned events and workouts. In addition, )<Qu will receive a subscription to SWIM magazine, a national swimming and fitness publication, and a PMS Newsletter in every issue. Membership also includes borrowing privileges from the PMS library, and the privilege of participating in any PMS water event, clinic, and training groups. For further information, please contact our Aquatics Coordinator at 799-8291 or 799-8296. 20909-A Location: Fees: Mon-Fri MIW/F Main Pool $25 Annual USMS Membership Fee $25 for 10 visits $40 for 20 visits $60 for 30 visit pass $200 for full season 5n-B/31 11:30 am-1:00 pm 9/5 - 9/28 11:30am-1:00pm This course is designed for those who wish to become a volunteer or instructor aide at the Hercules Swim Center. The training is designed for youth (ages 14-17), adults, and senior citizens who desire further involvement in aquatic activities. The training consists of five days, with 3 to 5 hours per session. An additional five hours of training will be offered to those volunteers who wish to assist in Level VI or VII swim classes. Prerequisite: Instructor: Fee: 20903-a M'TfThIF Must be proficient in Level VI or equivalent Anita Roger Fields $40 resl$45 non-res 6/18-6129 9:00 -11 :OOam Ti"tle 22 Firs"t Aid for Publ ic Safe"ty Personnel The purpose of this course is to meet the specialized First Aid and CPR Training requirements of the CalifomiaAdministrative Code - Title 22 required for Lifeguards, Police Officers, and Fire Fighters. This course will provide these First Responders w~h the knowiedge and skills they need to help sustain life until more advanced help arrives. The course contains five (5) units. Students must successfully complete every unit to become certifed. Prerequisites: Current Certification in CPRFPR. Lifeguard training. Which includes CPRFPR taken concurrently or completed within 30 days of the start of the session Instructor: Fee: An~ Roger-Fields $125/Resident-$130/Non-resident Master Club members may also swim during regular lap swim hours. 20910-A July 2,3,5,6,11 7:30 -1 0:30pm 2001 Aquatics Program 55 �AQUATIC SEASON 2001 ! CPR for "the Professional Rescuer Challenge Course and Lifeguard Training C.hallenge Course These courses involve testing only for CPR for the Professional Rescuer (CPRFPR) LdeguardTraining and FirstAid in order to renew certification. Prerequisftes: 15 years of age, pass a swim skills test, previous ceriification in Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguard and CPRFPR. Lifeguard Training This comprehensive course provides American Red Cross certification in LdeguardTraining, CPR forthe Professional Rescuer, and First Aid. Students will leam how to handle special rescue equipment and emergency situations. Prerequis~es: 15 years of age by last class session and pass a swim skills test wihich includes: 1) Treading water for two (2) minutes, with arms across chest (legs only). 2) Swimming 500 yards continuously using crawl, side stroke, and breast stroke. 3) A surface dive and retrieving a 10 lb. object from a depth of 7 feel Swim skills test includes: 1) Treading water for two (2) minutes, with arms across chest (legs only). 2) Swimming 500 yards oontinuously using crawl, side stroke, and breast stroke. 3) A surface dive and retrieving a 10 lb. object from a depth of 7 feet. Instructor: Fee: Anfta Roger-Fields $125 res'$135 non-res (including materials) 20901-8 M/W171l Sat 20901-C M/W171l Sat Instructor: Fee: Anfta Roger-Fields CPRFPR only $25 re&'$30 non-res Lifeguard Training $50 res/$60 non-res CPRFPR & First Aid BRING YOUR OWN MASK CPR Challenge 20902-6 Thurs 6/14 6:30-1 0:00pm 20002-C Fri 8110 12:00-3:oopm Lifeguard Training Challenge 20902-E Trrh 6/12 &6/14 10:00-1 :OOpm 20902-F Wed 818 9:00-1 :00pm 56 2001 Aquatics Program 5116-&'14 &9 6:30-10:00 pm 9:00 am-3:oo pm 7116-&9 8'4 6:30-1O:00pm 9:00 am-3:00 pm GUARDSTART This course will train individuals 11-14 year aids the American Red Cross skills necessary to become tomorrow's lifeguards. Get a jump start on becoming a lifeguard today! Volunteer opportunities exist for summer at the Hercules Community 1 Swim Center. Start training now! Instruc1or: Anfta Roger-Fields Fee: $50 res'$60 non-res (including materials) Prerequisfte -Demonstrate level VI swimming ability( see page 45.) SessIon I 209011-A SessionU 209011-A MlTfTh/Fri fil11J.M9 3:00-5:00pm MlTfTh/Fri 7116-7127 9:00-11.OQam �I AQUATIC SEASON 2001! Jr. Lifeguard Program Scuba This new and exciting program will allow those 14 years and older to work as volunteers, who under the supervision of the pool manager and program coordinators will give service to the facility in order to gain a better understanding of how it works. They will attain the qualifications needed to be a lifeguard, including American Red Cross Certification in Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid and will receive actual hands on experience dealing with patrons and children in lessons. If you have ever been interested in being a lifeguard this is a great opportunity to learn the skills, gain some experience, work side by side with the staff and even meet some new friends. Sign up today!!! Pre-requisites: Demonstrate Level VI swimming ability (see page 45). MlTlWfTh 7t9-fY17 Instructor: Fee: Level: Time: Scott Creamer $225 res/$250 non-res Beginning 7-10 pm 21002-B' Orientation ClassPoolOcean - Instructor: Angela Curtola Fee: $250 Resident!$300 Non-Resident Minimum Class size: 10 students/20 Maximum Session I 209012.,4 Why not enter the wonderful underwater world as certified scuba diver? Intermediate level swimming ability is necessary. Equipment needed: mask, fins, <jnd snorkel. All course materials and books will be provided. Instruction includes all classroom, pool and ocean certification. 05123 06104-06111 05/29,06101,06106,06108 06113 06/16-06117 'For more information on dates, please call (510)7998228. 9:00am-3:00pm Summer J obsl Personal gear can be bought from instructor for between $170-$190 In'troducing .... The City of Hercules has openings forthe following jobs: Lifeguards: $7.16-$8.30 Under the direction of the Aquatic Assistant Coordinator, Aquatic Coordinator and Recreation Supervisor, Senior Guards, Lifeguards are responsible for providing general supervision to patrons at the Hercules Swim Center facility and for enforcing all pclicies, procedures, and safety regulations related to the operation of the facility. Swim Instructors I : $7.16 - $8.30 or II :$7.47 - $8.66 Under the direction of the Senior Lifeguard, Aquatic Coordinator, Aquatic Assistant Coordinator, and Recreation Supervisor, the Swim Instructor is responsible for providing general supervision and swimming instruction to various age groups and skill levels oullined by the American Red Cross and adopted by the City of Hercules. "Hercules Money" Tired of searching for loose change to send with your kids to the Hercules Swim Center Concession Stand? Are you tired of hearing your kids complain about lost money? And are you tired of keeping up with a walletfull of money while you're trying to swim? Newforthe 2001 swim season, the Hercules Swim Center is offering Munch Money! Munch Money passes may be purchased in $10.00 and $20.00 amounts and may be used at the Hercules Swim Center concession stand instead of cash. They are excellent, conven ient alternatives for children, and adults who don't want to be bothered with the hassle of bringing cash to purchase food at the concession stand. Munch Money passes are good for the entire 2001 swim season. They may be purchased at the Communityl Swim Center's main office. 2001 Aquatics Program 57 �HOW TO REGISTER GENERAL INFORMATION 1. All registration is on a first come, first selVe basis unless specified in the course description. 2. Pre-registration for all programs is recommended. We encourage participants to register at least one week in ad ~ance of the course starting date. 3. Please make checks and/or money orders payable to the CITY OF HERCULES. 4. All registration fees must be accompanied by a completed registration form. A waiver of liability is also required for certain activities as specified in the course description. 5. A $5.00 late registration fee will be added to all registration received one hour prior to a course 'starting time and/or after a course has begun. The late registration fee will not be added to some extended course sessions until after the second class meeting as specified in the course description. 6. Some courses may be canceled or combined due to lack of registration. 7. Proof of residency will be asked upon registration. Driver's license, utility bill or other form of identification is acceptable. RESIDENTS A RE THOSE WHO RESIDE WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF HERCULES. ~. Registration and payment for one session does not guarantee enrollment in subsequent sessions, unless payment is received in full for all applicable sessions. WALK-IN REGISTRATION 1. Allwalk-in registrationsareacceptedattheCommunity Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Office hours are Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, and Friday, 9:00am to 5:00 pm. 2. Pre registration is recommendedforall programsat least one week prior to the starting date ofthe course. MAIL-IN REGISTRATION 1. Pleasefilloutthecourseregistrationform provided inthis brochure.Copiesoftheregistrationformmaybemadeifmore forms are necessary. 2.Pleaseencloseyourpaymentinformation. Paymentsmay be made by VISA , Mastercard, Check, Money Order. Please do not mail or drop off cash payments. 3. You may mail your registration form and payment to the Hercules Community/SWim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, CA. 94547. 4. A course receipt will be mailed to you confirming your registrationintotheclass.lfyouhavenotreceivedverification ofyour registration by the first class meeting, please call the Hercules Recreation and Community Services at51 0 7998291. 5. If your registration check is returned to you, the class is full and you will automatically be placed on a waiting list. PHONE IN REGISTRATION 9. Parents/Guardians must register their children if under the age of 18. 10. If there are changes in the course schedule or if the course is full, you will be notified by our staff prior to the class starting date. 11. A mail drop is provided near the main entrance to the office if registration is received after regular business hours. PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF CASH PAYMENTS. REFUND POLICY 1. Refunds and/or transfers will be granted on or before the first class meeting. No refunds or transfers will be granted after the first class meeting. There is a $10.00 service charge on all refunds initiated by the participant. 2. If the course is canceled by the Hercules Recreation and Community Services, the participant will have the option oftransfening to a similar program, or will be granted a full refund. 3. Refunds may be given after a course has begun due to a particular medical condition if a doctor's note is provided. These refunds are at the discretion of the Recreation Supervisor. 58 Sunnner 2001 Herculean 1. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure for each participant and program you are interested in. Make sure you have your VISA or Mastercard information available when you call. This information will include the name of the card holder, the account number, and the expiration date. 2. Phone in registration will be accepted during regular business hours and/or by leaving a voicemail message on our registration line (799-8291) if you are registering by phone after hours, p lease include all the necessary information on the registration form and payment form, including a contact number so our staff may contact you for further information in order to process your registration. FAX INFORMATION 1. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure and fax to (510) 799-8288. VISA and Mastercard payments will only be accepted for fax registration. �Mayor's Message Mayor Terry Segerberg A LOOK AROUND TOWN CONT. FROM PAGE 1 There are many other pockets of development occurring around town as well. The storefronts at the corner of San Pablo Avenue and Sycamore Avenue will soon be filling up with new businesses. Radio Shack will be moving in near Starbucks in the near future. There are some other retailers planning to move into this center as well, but they are not as far along in their relocation plans. The Northshore Business Park has experienced the most dramatic change of anywhere in our town. Bio-Rad is now joined by a host of other businesses including Pro Media, Northview Pacific Laboratory, PTRL Laboratory, Investigen, and A-I Paper Products. !t is also the home to Radstons who has both a shipping facility and a retail store located at the front of the Park. Near City Hall, Kaufman and Broad are beginning their project, which will be predominately single-family homes. !twill also include some affordable units, which may allow us to extend senior housing opportunities in Hercules. The comer of their parcel closest to City ~all is being considered as a possible future home of the Hercules Library. Situated next to the beautiful Heritage Garden, many patrons may choose to read t~eir books outside. While there are still more projects they are not as far along in the process. We were faced with a difficult challenge in order to accommodate these new projects. For example, we have entered into an agreement with Pinole to expand our utilization of the sewage treatment plant we jointly own. We are, also, working with Pinole on our cable television station and system so that we can better communicate with all of the residents. Another area of concern is the school situation. The new housing will generate in excess of $50,000,000 in school fees, which in tum creates the funding source for necessary new schools. These funds go directly to the school district and it will remain important to work to see thatthe schools are built in a timely fashion. The projects mentioned are all in the West Contra Costa Unified School District. A community "blue ribbon" panel is being formed to focus on many of the outstanding and future school issues. Another area of concern is the energy crises. The City Council has created a municipal utility with the intention that it could be a useful tool in creating opportunities for the city in the future. We are aware of the electrical energy crises and its devastating effects on the people of California. Our City Council believes we must investigate every possible way to protect our citizens. The formation of this utility may be the way to create the resources we need. We are, also, considering the possibility of expanding this and creating a municipal utility district. While this sounds like a semantics problem they are actually two very different entities. It may be possible for us to incorporate electricity generation into the municipal utility and help create a local energy source. Through this article and the topics it has touched upon it is evident that Hercules is indeed on the cusp of significant change. The City Council has worked diligently over the Jast few years to blend our thirst for economic growth with preservation of our wonderful quality of life . While there is no certain formula which will produce guaranteed success, we can only continue to work together to steer this change to best meet our expectations and desires. Summer 200 I Herculean 59 �NOTES • �, THE HERCULEAN ADVERTISING CONTRACT THANK YOU for choosing The Herculean as one of your advertising resources!! 1. DESIGN. .. • Please check one: OGAMERA-READY ART ENCLOSED o PLEASE DESIGN MY AD Include your camera-ready, black and white advertisement (on 3~ floppy disk ff possible) wtlh this form according to the size listed below, or -WE CAN DESIGN YOUR ADThe Herculean staff can help design your ad for and additional fee of $10. 2. 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SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR AD Please make your check or money order payable to the "City of Hercules.· Deliver or mail your complete package to: City Clerk, City of Hercules, 111 Civic Drive, Hercules, CA 94547 NAME (please prin~ PHONE NUMBER FAX NUMBER ADDRESS CITY ZIP �NOTES �City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form • Parent/Guardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age): _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ __ __ _ Daytime Phone: Zip Code: _ _ ___Evening Phone-:- -- - - - - - Address: _ __ __ ______ City: Participant's Name 1. 2. 3. 4. • Birth Date (if under 18yr) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Credit Card Type:. _ _ _ Mastercard_ __ VISA Course Number and Title Dates Times Card No. _ _ _ _ __ _ __ ____ Exp. Date_ _ I__I_ _ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ __ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ Oate: _ _ _ _ __ __ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers , agents, and employees from any actions, suits , damages, claims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents , or employees. Participant Signature: Oate: ____ _____ (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form Parent/Guardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age): ______________ _________ Daytime Phone: _ _ __ _ _ _ __ Zip Code: _ _ _ _Evening Phone: _ __ _ __ _ _ Address: _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ City: Participant's Name 1. 2. 3. 4. Birth Date (if under 18yr) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Credit Card Type:. _ _ _Mastercard_ __ VISA Course Number and Title Dates Times Card No. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _Exp. Oate__I__I__ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ Oate: _ _ _ _ _ _ __ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry speCific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions , suits, damages, claims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents and employees from any and ,all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature: (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) Date: - - - - - -- -- �• II :i If NOTES �Celebrating Our Community!! Wells Fargo is Celebrating Our Community by hosting Wells Fargo's Family Day Saturday, June 9th 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. Please join us for a real Country Western BBQ, with Entertainment, Clown, Prizes, The Wells Fargo Stagecoach and more!! ALSO, VISIT US AT THE 23'DANNUAL CULTURAL FESTIVAL ON SATURDAY, JUNE 2ND AND 3 RD • AND JOIN US AS WE PROUDLY SUPPORT THE CYSTIC FIBROSIS WALK-A- THON ON Wells Fargo - we are proud to be a part of the community. 1572 Sycamore Ave. Hercules, CA 94547· (510) 245-2690· Sandra Castaneda, Store Manager �• Hercules Area Specialist & Resident • Awardee: Life Member Million Dollar Club List Your Home With Me And Receive: Free: Internet Marketing! Free: Market Evaluation! 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Call Asha who is one of West Contra County's top Selling agent & Hercules Specialist Call Asha for a free MARKET analysis of your home � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/c0a91bcc31e5679d6a16468d01090772.pdf 51629d8faa7d65b21433dc9bdac34ae9 PDF Text Text • CUTTING ON HIGHWAY 4 WEST Highway 4 Ribbon Cutting, on October 12, 2001: Pictured from left to ri ght, former City Council Member D.T. Watson, Californ ia State Senator Tom Torlakson, Hercules Mayor Terry Sexton Segerberg, Contra Costa County Transportation Authority member Irma Anderson, Contra Costa County Supervisor Gayle Uilkema, Kath y Hoffman from U.S. Congressman George Miller office, Janet Abelson WCCTAC, Hercules' residents Joe & Mary Ann McDonald and their daughter Meiko McDonald, California State Assemblyman Joe CanciamiJla, Jim Kellogg CTC Commissioner and Dep uty District Director Bijan Sartipi. (See arlicle on page 2.) City of Hercules III Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 PRSRTSTD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Rod eo, CA Permit No. 23 POSTAL PATRON �City Directory City Manager City Hall-General Information City Hall Fax Community/Swim Center Parks & Recreation Department Hercules Senior Center Finance Dept/Business License Business/Community Development Public Works & Engineering Inspection Request Line City Clerk Personnel- Job Hotline Police Department Rodeo-Hercules Fire District EMERGENCY ONLY 799-8206 799-8200 799-2521 799-8291 799-8291 799-8219 245-6509 799-8253 799-8241 799-8240 799-8215 799-8204 799-8260 799-4561 911 City Council 799-8206 Councif meets the second & fowth Tuesday of each month. Mayor Terry Segerberg Vice Mayor Kris Valstad Council member Ed Balico Council member Frank Batara Councilmember Joanne Ward 799-8253 Planning Commission For more information regarding meetings, please see our bulletin board at the entrance of the City Hafl or call 799-8215. Visit our website at WWW.CI.HERCULES.CAUS CITY HALL HOURS: MONDAY -FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS Commission meets the firsf and third Monday of each month. Chair Richard Mitchell Vice Chair Trevor Evans-Young, Sr. Commissioner Richard Wilbur Commissioner Mario Estioco Commissioner Malinda Manzo Community Services Commission 799-8230 Commission meets the second Monday of each month. Chair Nichole Wilbur Vice Chair Adele Laput Marylyn Judan Kin Kin Sandhu Jeanne Li Kenneth Jet! Stephen Rosales Blue Ribbon Committee on Education 799-8230 Committee meets the second & fourth Thursday of each month. Bever/y Williams Donna Chin John Gotelli Judith Peterson Liddell Kam Marylyn Judan Paul Freese Hercules Library Commission 799-8230 Commission meets the third Thursday of each month. Jacquelyn Harbert Barbara Rowl Gloria Evans-Young Virbala Thaker Laveeda Johnson Garfield Byrd JorgeAlfaro Mayor's Message City Scene Public Safety Recreation & Community Rental Facilities Classes AdultActivities Youth Activities Martial Arts Senior Services Youth Services Teen Activity Program Sports & Fitness Aquatic Season 2002 1 2 7 14 15 17 20 21 22 24 27 31 35 Chief Editor: Claudette Wade Layout & Design: Pedro Jimenez Marsha Reynolds Jenny Smith �Mayor's Message Mayor Terry Segerberg God Bless America clothing and money to the slU"Vivors as well as the families of the victims. American ingenuity had a new focus as we were all driven to help, each in our own way. Even young school chi ldren took lesson from their parents and conceived oftheir own fundraising efforts washing cars or selling lemonade. In Hercules we heeded the call for help. Herculeans joined with thousands of other people and donated blood at an unprecedented level. Over 500 people attended a candlelight vigil and memorial selvice at City Hall. Flags were unfurled on our homes, our cars and on our lapels. One family was so moved to demonstrate their message of national pride that they re-painted their g'ar~ge door as an American flag. Since September II 'h the American way oflife was challenged as never before. Freedom and liberty, the cornerstones of our country's foundation, were rattled but held finn. The horrors and atrocities of that day did not severe our core but rather served as a glue to mend our nation. We were not shocked into inaction or despair. We came together in a powerful surge of dedicated Americans recommitment to our nation and our families and friends. As we face the future as a nation, we also strengthen our ties on a human level. As a tremendously diverse community, we have shown the highest level of integrity and compassion through our dedication to re-acquaint ourselves with our neighbors. We are now taking the time to talk to one-another about religion, govemment and our varied cultures. As we continue to heal, there remain many important In the days that followed, we heard story after story of opportunities for us to build a stronger community. There brave individuals. The firefighters and police officers who will be Neighborhood Emergency Response Training answered the call for help and took action as they do classes available to all residents. We will continue our day-in-and-day-out. Others showed tremendous strength Citizens' Police Academy. Expanding our public safety of character with extraordinary valor as they selflessly sac- personnel will remain a priority. There will also be many rificed their own lives to preserve the lives of others. other important community activities such as the Clnistmas Coalition and the 24 Hour Relay. In the months ahead Faced with an intense desire to offer assistance the next we must continue our commitment to preserving our way wa,·e of brave Americans stepped forward. They labored oflife. as volunteers at what is now called "ground zero" donating equipment, tntcks and backbreaking physical labor. Together we remain proud citizens of the finest nation in Fwther away, Americans donated food, medical supplies, the world. Winter2001 Herculean �City Scene Highway 4 - A Seven Year Journey Highway 4 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Friday, October 12, 2001, local, state, and national officials, headed by Hercules Mayor Terry Segerberg and Richmond City Councilwoman, InnaAnderson who serves as Chair of Contra Costa Transportation Authority, along \\ith the McDonald family, relatives and friends, celebrated the opening of the new Highway 4 westbound lanes at a nbbon cutting ceremony. For Mary Ann McDonald and her family this was the destination of a seven-year journey. The McDonalds pushed relentlessly to make a safer Highway 4 a reality. Their personal commitment to this project began with protest over the unsafe conditions ofthe highway, after their daughter and niece perished in a tragic accident October 3, 1994, just yards from the ribbon cutting ceremony. Mary Ann remembers thinking that someone had to do something. Another senseless fatality without fighting for change was intolerable. That's when she decided that she had to be the one. She spearheaded a letter writing campaign to federal, state, and local officials impressing upon them to make safety a priority among all responsible agencies. Mary Ann garnered over 20,000 signatures and delivered them to Sacramento lawmakers seeking immediate attention for Highway 4. The public official listened to the heartfelt pleas of a family who wanted to use their personal tragedy to make a difference. They responded with the support Mary Ann could only have dreamed of. All levels of government swung into action to bring this projectto fruition. Federal, state, and county officials found the much needed funding for phase 1. Measure C, a voter approved initiative was tapped to include improvement in Highway 4 from 1-80. Contra Costa Transportation Authority created a task force and worked with Caltrans to plan the improvements. 2 Winter 2001 Herculean The public wanted improvements as well. For them it means a faster commute between Hercules and Martinez. For parents like the McDonalds, it means a peace of mind and safer commute for all. Mary Ann reflected for a moment at the celebration, it's been a long and difficult journey but it was worth every minute, every ounce of energy. She reflected on the somber protest she participated in at a City Council meeting where more than 100 West County residents attended. At the beginning ofthe meeting, she and 32 West County residents marched into the Council Chamber carryingyellow-ribboned wooden crosses- represen4I1g Highway 4 victims-calling for immediate improvements on Highway 4. Through her actions she became a role model to other parents who have also lost children to this horrible road. She thought how painful it all was. Then she reflected on the good that came from the efforts of all involved. She remembered the sense of progress she felt at the Highway 4 groundbreaking ceremony back in July of 1999. Then she smiled at the support from all those who signed the petition and encouraged her to forge ahead, those who wanted to make a difference too. At last, she thought, this brings closure to the most painful event in her family's life. Never closed to the memory ofher beloved daughter and cherished niece, but forever closed to the thought that their deaths were in vain. She smiled again and thought; I know Kimaree' and Tiffane' are somehow pleased as she looked to the sky to thank God for this moment. The warmth she felt at that instant assured her that Kimaree' and Tiffane' were not only pleased, but also proud. �City Scene City Sponsored Program GAS VALVE SHUT-OFF PROGRAM The City of Hercules is pmticipating in a Grant Program that provides the opportunity for Hercules homeowners to have an automatic gas shut off valve installed on their main gas meter at a minimal cost. The GasBreaker Valve automatically shuts off the flow of gas in the event of a gas line break. The valve is activated by the gas flow and pressure, not motion. For more information on these valves, please visit www.gasbreaker.com. The program covers the cost ofthe GasBreaker Valve, $99.00, and the permit fee of$65.00. The City has contracted with local plumbers to install the valve at a cost of$50.00 to the homeowner. The City offers a $50.00 grant to those who qualifY under the City's low income grant program. All homeowners are encouraged to paIticipate and must complete the necessmy application. All applications will be considered on a first come, first served basis. The program will continue until grant funds m·e depleted or until October 9, 2002. To request an application or for further information, please contact Darrick Chavis at (510) 799-8286. NOTE: This program is provided solely as a courtesy. The City of Hercules has not approved and does not endorse any plnmber instaJll ng the gas valve; is not responsible for any acts, errors or omissions or any plumber and will not intervene in any dispntes involving the homeowner and the plumber. •••••• ••••• ••••••••••••••••••••• •••• •••• •••••••••••• ••• •••• •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •• •• •• •• •• BEVERLY SCHERF, PH.D. •• PSYCHOLOGIST •• • (510) 799-7495 • 1500 SYCAMORE AVE., • SUITEB9-B • • HERCULES, CA 94547 • PSY 16604 • • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Winter 2001 Herculean 3 �City Scene Frequently Asked Questions Refugio Valley Road Project Cons/rllc/ion, Design and Planning for the new Refllgio Valley Road... When will the construction be complete? Depending on weather, we expect to complete the final steps in the project on December 31, 2001. We completed paving operations on November 19. Why a ROllndabollt at Redwood/Falcon? The first much discussed traffic roundabout will soon be functional at Refugio Valley Road and Redwood Road. Roundabouts have been successful in many parts of the country and have considerable benefits when utilized properly. Why just the two lanes? Accidents in Roundabouts tend to be less serious than in intersections. Four lanes are simply not required to handle the volume of traffic on this road. In addition, a four-lane configuration would have created safety problems in front of the new school. Head-on and "T-bone" collisions are virtually nonexistent because ofthe circular rather than opposing flow of traffic. The angles of traffic interaction and'slower speed through the interchange reduce the severity of accidents. Is traffic control safe during construction? Roundabouts are environmentally friendly and save land. Yes, the project has been in compliance with all required CalTrans standards for traffic control. Some disruptions are normal and unavoidable during any road construction project. City appreciates your patience and extra caution when driving in construction zones. How long has this project been in planning? Continuous flow means vehicles consume less fuel and emit fewer pollutants as compared with waiting at a stoplight or stop sign then having to accelerate from a stop. About two years of planning preceded the actual work. Roundabouts also are able to handle higher traffic volumes in a smaller area of paved land than conventional intersections. Who approved this project? Roundabouts actually increase the flow of traffic. Approvals included the City Engineer, City Council and CalTrans engineers. More cars per hour can flow through a roundabout when compared with a conventional intersection with its stopand-go traffic. How much did it cost? Roundabouts are less costly to operate. Our project budget is $3.25 million. We think we can complete the work under budget. Who paid for this project? The City of Hercules, West Contra Costa School District, and CalTrans provided funding for the road project. 4 Winter 2001 Herculean When compared to a traditional intersection with traffic signals, the roundabout is less costly to operate. �City Scene Refugio Valley Road Project Using the Roundabout Using the Roundabout What traffic laws apply in the Roundabout? Is the Roundabout completed yet? Not yet. When we replace the stop signs with yield signs, the Roundabout will be fully functional. The safety of pedestrians, bicyclists, and citizens in vehicles is extremely important. The following Vehicle Code Sections will be enforced: How do I drive through the Roundabout? • When entering the Roundabout, look to your left and yield to traffic already in the roundabout. • Proceed around the roundabout to your right traffic fl ows counter clockwise. • Exit the roundabout by turning right onto your desired street. • Remember: do not stop in the circle. • • • • Failure to Yield, Vehicle Code 21 803 - $ 103.00 fine. Failure to Yield to Pedestrians in the crosswalk, Vehicle Code 21 950 - $103.00 fine . Pedestrians outside of Crosswalk, Vehicle Code 21954 - $76. 00 fine. All pedestrians and school students must use the crosswalks. Speeding Violations, Vehicle Code 22 ~ 50$103.00 fine. " Roundabout Graphic Winter 2001 Herculean 5 �City Scene City Commissions, Committees and Boards MakeA Difference - Volunteer! The City ofHercules will be conducting an annual recruitment in February 2002 for the following positions on the City's various Connnissions and Committees: COMMISSION, BOARD OR COMMITfEE PLANNING COMMISSION INCUMBENT APPOINTEE DATE APPOINTED TERM EXPIRES Richard Wilbur Melinda Manzo January 200 I May 2001 April 2002 April 2002 Marylyn Judan Kin Kin Sandu Stephen Rosales' (Youth Commissioner - Resigned 9/0 I) April 2000 April 2000 April 2002 April 2002 April 2001 April 2002 Garfield Byrd V irbala Thacker Vacant April 2000 January 200 I April 2002 April 2002 April 2002 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY LffiRARY REPRESENTATIVE Jorge Alfaro Sept. 2000 April 2002 MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL BOARD Jonny Poon April 2000 April 2002 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION LffiRARY COMMISSION , Applicants must meet the following criteria: 1. Must be a resident ofHercules. 2. Should have employment experience, education and/or community activities relevant to the work ofthe commission, board or committee. 3. Should have decision-making experience and ability. 4. Should have knowledge ofdevelopment or commWJity service needs in Hercules. 5. Should be able to serve a two-year tenn. All appointments will be for full two-year terms except where noted withan asterisk (*). Recruitment for vacancies will be conducted during the months ofJanuary and February 2002. The City Council will conduct interviews during March 2002 and make appointments at the regular City Council meeting ofApril 9, 2002. For more information, please call the City Clerk's Office at (510) 799-8215. 6 Winter 200 I Herculean �Public Safety Hercules Police Department Our Mission Statement We, the members of the Hercules Police Department, are committed to the improvement of the quality of life for the citizens of Hercules by working in partnership with them . We will work to maintain safe and secure neighborhoods while treating everyone with respect and dignity. We will be open-minded and consistently improve ourselves professionally in order to serve the community. Adopted December 1992 By the members of the Hercules Police Department • • • ••••• •••••• •• •• • • • MOST FREQUENT CALLS Diversity Training The Hercules Police Department is continuing efforts to enhance cultural diversity training. On October 17th, the first group of officers attended the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles. Established in 1977, the Museum has tailored a "Tools for Tolerance" training program for law enforcement and has trained over 40,000 officers in California. The program utilizes the Museum's state of the art educational environment, which is structured around the themes of overcoming prejudice and promoting cooperation to address contemporary issues including racism, terrorism and genocide. I The goal of the program is to assist law enforcement professionals, as front line service providers and to explore the evolving role of law enforcement in a rapidly changing, increasingly diverse and complex society. The objectives of the course are to use the Museum experience to expose the dynamics of racism and bigotry in both a historic and contemporary context and to engage partjcipants in discussion around issues oftolerance, personal values and responsibility and their relevance to the work as a peace officer. Winter 200 I Herculean 7 �Public Safety Secure Your Vehicle Every Time! Auto Theft Prevention Eighty-nine vehicles were stolen in Hercules during the tIrst nine months of 200 I. On average, every three days a Hercules resident returns to their vehicle to find an empty parking space. More than two-thirds of the vehicles taken were Toyotas, Hondas, or Acuras. Nearly half have been taken from the Village Park and Foxboro neighborhoods and from the Transit Center on San Pablo Avenue at Sycamore. Thefts occur more frequently in developments with concentrated outdoor parking and those in close proximity to Interstate 80 and other major roadways. Historically, auto theft has been widely viewed as a youth CrIme. While it is true that most offenders are young males, teenagers joyriding in the family car is not the nmm. Strangers take most vehicles either for transportalion or to remove parts for personal gain. Over 90% of vehicles taken in Hercules are recovered within a few weeks, but many are damaged, stripped, or burned. Auto theft is the leading property crime affecting Hercules residents. Officers have been working on the problem for the past several years. Efforts include ongoing crime analysis, directed patrol activities, participation in a county-wide task force, several joint operations with the California Highway Patrol, and a prevention campaign intended to increase public awareness. Citizens can aid in combating the crime of auto theft through increased awareness and by following a few simple prevention tips: 1. Park your car in the garage if possible. Lock both the car and the garage. If you don't have a garage, park in a driveway instead ofthe street. Install a motion light for the driveway. 2. Always lock your car and take the keys with you, even on short errands. 8 Winter 2001 Herculean 3. Never leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running, not even at home. Four vehicles were taken in 200 I while the owner went back inside the residence for just a moment. 4. Steering wheel locks, alarms and other security devices are recommended for vehicles parked in commuter lots or other high risk areas. 5. Do not hide a spare key in your vehicle. Thieves know where to look. 6. Avoid parking in isolated and poorly lit areas. 7. When parking in an attended lot, give only the ignition key to the lot attendant. Never attach identification to your key ring. If the keys are lost or stolen, the identification will lead the thiefto your home. 8. Place packages or other valuable items in the trunk before you arrive at a location where the vehicle is to be parked. A thief may he watching. 9. Make sure the Department of Motor Vehicles h<l(; the current address and other identifying information for all vehicles that you own. Do not leave the title (pink slip) in the vehicle. Leave it at home and do not sign it until you intend to transfer ownership. to.REPORT STOLEN VEHICLES TO THE POLICE IMMEDIATELY! The sooner the officers on patrol have the information, the greater the chances are for recovery. �.Public Safety Most Frequently Stolen Vehicles Auto Theft Statistics For Hercules January 1, 2001 - September 30, 2001 Total: 89 (Includes 3 attempts) ModeI(s) Ranking I 2 3 4 5 1985-90'5 1990-00 1988-99 1987-00'5 1990-99 Toyota Honda AClIra OM Ford Camry, Corolla, Pickup, Van Civic, Accord Integra Pickup, Van, SUV, Corvette Mustang, Pickup, Escort Number Taken 26 22 12 10 6 Frequent Locations Village Park (11) Transit Center ( 10) Foxboro Heights (9) Bay Point (9) Foxboro Downs (9) - Winter 2001 Herculean 9 �Public Safety Neighborhood Emergency Awareness Training (NEAT) Rodeo/Hercules Fire District The Fire District will be providing information throughout the year, which will focus on Emergency Preparedness for individual families with emphasis on Eatthquake Preparedness. You will be provided with information on Emergency Preparedness, Family Disaster Supplies, Family Disaster Planning, Home Safety, and Neighborhood Emergency Awamess Training (NEAT). Articles will focus on specific areas such as how much food and water you should store and where. How to prepare your home to be as earthquake safe as possible. How to prepare yourself and family to survive the first 72 hours. How to organize your neighborhood to deal with disasters (NEAT), and other information or programs available £i'om the Fire District. If you are interested in organizing your neighborhood to be prepared for disasters or emergencies, the Fire District is offering a IS-hour training program to be held in S sessions of3 hours each. This program is designed to provide basic information in the following areas: • Earthquake Awareness, Hazard Mitigation, NEAT Team Concept • • • • Utility Control, Disaster Fire Suppression, Hazardous Materials Disaster Medicine Light Search And Rescue Team Response, Management & Disaster Exercise Our intent is to provide infolmation and training, which will be utilized in the following ways: I. Be better prepared in self-sufficiency following a disaster. 2. Allow you to provide emergency assistance to your fatnily and immediate neighbors. 3. Prepare you to work as a team in your neighborhood in the event of a disaster. '-. The Fire District has many informational hand-outs on these and other subjects relating to fire and life safety. If you would like to register for the NEAT program, or obtain information on how to begin your planning and preparation please call 799-4561 with your requests, ask for Battalion ChiefAlan Biagi. R. Berri Paintin2 Commercial, Residential & Indnstrial Interior - Exterior Pressure Washing, Wall Paper Removal, Texturing & Cabinets (510) 819-8437 License #789942 Rob Berri email JRBeni@aol.com Ask about special winter rates. 10 \Vinter 2001 Hercu lean �Public Safety Rodeo-Hercules Fire D istrict Family Disaster Plan To get started .... Contact your local fire department, emergency management or civil defense office and your local American Red Cross chapter. (American Red Cross 603-7426) Find out which disasters are most likely to happen in your community. Ask how you would be warned. Find out how to prepare for each. (NEAT) Install a smoke detector on each level of your home, especially near bedrooms; test monthly and change batteries two times each year. Contact the Rodeo-Hercules Fire Department to learn about fire hazards. Learn first aid and CPR. Contact the City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department for scheduled classes, or the American Red Cross for information and training . Meet with your neighbors. Meet with your family. Discuss the types of disasters that could occur. Explain how to prepare and respond. Discuss what to do if advised to evacuate. Practice what you have discussed. Plan how your family will stay in contact if separated by disaster. I Plan how the neighborhood could work together after a disaster. Know your neighbors' ski lls (medical, technical). [Consider how you could help neighbors or disabled persons. Make plans for childcare in case parents can't get home. (NEAT) Remember to practice and maintain your plan. Pick two meeting places: 1) a location that is a safe distance from your home in case of fire. 2) a place outside of your neighborhood in case you can't return home. Choose an out-of-state friend as a "check in contact" for everyone to call. The Federal Emergency Management Agency's Family Protection Program and the American Red Cross Disaster Edu cation Program are nationwide efforts to help people prepare for disasters of all types. For more information, please contact the Rodeo-Hercules Fire District at (510) 799-4561. Ask for "Your Family Disaster Plan" and the "Emergency Preparedness Checklist." Complete these steps. Post emergency telephone numbers by every phone. Show responsible family members how and when to shut off water, gas and electricity at main switches. (NEAT) Winter 200 1 Herculean II �Public Safety Rodeo-Hercules Fire District Emergency Preparedness According to the 1990 U.S. Geological Survey, there is a 67% chance of a major earthquake in the Bay Area within the next 30 years. There are also other possible disasters that could occur such as conflagrations, tidal waves , transportation accidents, civil disturbances or war. PLANNING The key to surviving any disaster situation is planning . Discuss earthquake plans with household members. Teenagers and adult members ofthe household should share in the actual preparation decisions. Be sure to consider any special needs, disabilities, or particular hazards near your home. Make sure everyone in your household knows where the closest fire station, medical faci lity, and police station are. WATER Store water in plastic containers such as soft drink bottles. Avoid using containers that will decompose or break, such as milk cartons or glass bottles. A normally active person needs to drink at least two quarts of water each day. Hot environments and intensive physical activity can double that amount. Children , nursing mothers and ill people will need more. Store one gallon of water per person per day (two quarts for drinking , two quarts for food preparation/sanitation) Keep at least a three-day supply of water for each person in your household. FOOD Provide enough food , water (one gallon per person per day.) and medical supplies (prescription and nonprescription medications) for every member of your family to last a minimum of 72 hours. Have escape routes planned for each part of your home or work place. It is important that every member of your household know the quickest and safest escape routes from each room, and all the possible hazards that could be in their path. Have a flashlight and a pair of shoes by everyone's bed. A major quake will probably disrupt electrical service and if it happens at night, you will need a flashlight to see. No one wants to cut their feet on broken glass or fallen objects going to the closet to get a pair of shoes, so have them right next to the bed . Know where the utility shutoffs are. Locate your gas, electrical , and water shutoff, and know how to operate them. It is recommended that shutoffs be painted white or a light reflective color so they are highly visible in dark or smoky conditions. Have a wrench next to your gas shutoff. After all the preparation is done, practice your plan to see if it actually works. Make it fun but try to make it real. Practice is especially meaningful if it is done when it is dark. 1 2 Winter 200 I Herculean Store at least a three-d<j¥ supply of non-perishable food. Select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking and little or no water. If you must heat food, pack a can of sterno . Select food items that are compact and lightweight. Include a selection of the following foods in your Disaster Supplies Kit: Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits and vegetables Canned juices, milk soup (if powdered, store extra water) Staples-sugar, salt, pepper High-energy foods-peanut butter, jelly, crackers, granola bars, trail mix Vitamins Foods for infants, elderly persons or persons on special diets Comfort/stress foods-cookies, hard candy, sweetened cereals, lollipops, instant coffee , tea bags �Public Safety Rodeo-Hercules Fire District Emergency Preparedness (Continued) FIRST AID KIT Assemble a first aid kit for your home and one for each car. A first aid kit should include: Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes Tube of petroleum jeily or other lubricant 2-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6) 4-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6) Assorted sizes of safety pins Cleansing agent/soap Hypoallergenic adhesive tape Latex gloves (2pair) Triangular Bandages (3 rolls) Sunscreen 2-inch sterile railer bandages (3 roils) 3-inch sterile railer bandages (3 roils) Scissors Tweezers Needle Moistened towelettes Antiseptic Thermometer Tongue blades (2) Cash or traveler's checks, change Map of the area (for locating shelters) Non-electric can opener, utility knife Fire extinguisher: small canister, ABC type Tube tent Pliers Compass Matches in a waterproof container Aluminum foi l Plastic storage containers Signal flare Paper, pencil Sanitation Toilet paper, towelettes Soap, liquid detergent Feminine supplies Personal hygiene items Plastic garbage bags, ties (for personal sanitation uses) Plastic bucket with a tight lid Disinfectant Household chlorine bleach CLOTHING AND BEDDING Non-Prescription Drugs Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever Anti-diarrhea medication Antacid (for stomach upset) Syrup of Ipeca c (use to induce vomiting if advised by the Poison Control Center) Laxative Activated charcoal (use if advised by the Poison Control Center) Include at least one complete change of clothing and footwear per person . Sturdy shoes or work boots hat and gloves Rain gear Thermal underwear Blankets or sleeping bags Sunglasses TOOLS AND SUPPLIES SPECIAL ITEMS Mess kits , or paper cups , plates and plastic utensils Needles, thread Medicine dropper Emergency preparedness manual Shut-off wren ch, to turn off household gas and water Battery operated radio and extra batteries Whistle Flashlight and extra batteries Plastic sheeting Remember family members with special needs , such as infants, elderly or disabled persons. For Baby Formula Diapers Bottles Powdered milk Medications Win ter 200 I Herculean 13 �Recreation & Community Services Recreation & Community Services Staff Adm inistration, 111 Civic Drive, (510) 799-8230 Acting Recreation Manager-Child Care!Senior Center! Tiny Tot Services ... ......................... .... .. Marsha Reynolds Acting Recreation Manager-Recreation Classes!Facilities! Sports......... ................. ....... .............. Greg Dwyer Acting Recreation Manager-Community Events!Aquatics! YouthrTeen Programs .. ............................. Pedro Jimenez Administrative Secretary......... ............. ........ Jenny Smith Community!Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road, (510) 799-8291 UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS FOR 2002! Martin Luther King, Jr. Oay January 15, 2002 For more information, please call: (510) 869-3839 Facility Coordinator. ..................................... Gaby Flores Sports Coordinator.................•................ Tony Melendez Aquatics Coordinator................•••................. Mike Arwine Senior Center Coordinator.......................... Janet Bewley Community Events Specialist... ........ ....... Janine Shaheed Hercules Flea Market Saturday, April 13, 2002 For more information, please call: (510) 799-8291 Child Care and Teen Services Hanna Ranch Child Care 2480 Refugio Valley Road, (510) 245-4803 Child Care CoordinatorrTeens ........ ........... Beverly Dupree Lupine Child Care 1905 Lupine Road, (510) 799-8259 Hercules 24th Annual Cultural Festival June 1 & 2, 2002 Child Care Coordinator. ..... . ............................ .Diana Fall Ohlone Child Care 1616 Pheasant Drive, (510) 799-8224 Child Care Coordinator. .................. ....... .......... Gwen Hill 14 Winter 2001 Herculean For more information, please call: (510) 799-8291. �Rental Facilities hether you are'hosting a wedding reception, birthday party, or any other special occasion, the Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department invites you to share your precious moments in any of our available facilities. WelcomelFor more information call: (510) 799-8291 The Foxboro Community Center is located at 1025 Canterbury Avenue, situated in the Foxboro Neighborhood Park. This facility is best suited for small parties and meetings not to exceed 48 people. The facility has one small assembly room, restrooms, street parking , and a large outdoor park area including tennis and basketball courts. This facility does not have kitchen facilities. The Hercules Senior Center is located at 111 Civic Drive , adjacent to the City Center Plaza. This facility is best suited for parties and meetings not to exceed 100 people. It has one large assembly room, with a wooden floor suitable for dancing . Additional areas include a kitchen , outdoor patio area with barbeque, restrooms, and large parking lot. The Ohlone Community Center is located at 190 Turquoise Drive, adjacent to the Ohlone Neighborhood Park. This facility is best suited for small parties and meetings not to exceed 75 people. The Ohlone Center has one medium sized assembly room, a re sidential kitchen, outdoor patio, restrooms, and a small parking lot. Winter 200 1 Herculean 15 �Rental Facilities ental Procedures: For detailed information on rental fees, date availability, and application procedures, you may pick up a Facility Application packet at the Community/Swim Center during normal business hours. The packet contains step-by-step instructions for booking all of the City's facilities. Reservations will be received on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations will also be taken no more than one year in advance, and no less than one month prior to the event date. For more information, please call: (510) 799-8291. The Community/Swim Center is located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. This facil ity is situated within a beautiful valley surrounded by eucalyptus groves and open space. This facilty is best suited for parties. fundraisers, and other social events not to exceed 300 people. The Community Center includes one large assembly room with a portable stage, three multi-purpose rooms, outdoor patio area, restrooms, and a arkin lot. Refugio Valley Park Gazebo is very popular for outdoor weddings because of its unique design and proximity to the lake. The scenic view and easy access provide a unique location for any outdoor celebration! Electricity is available, however, rental does not include tables or chairs. 16 Winter 200 1 Herculean The Community Center Gymnasium is available for rental for volleyball and basketball games for private individuals or company events! Rental includes sports equipment, portable bleacher units, restrooms, outdoor patio area, and parking lot. private or company rentals. There is a two hour minimum on all field rentals. Rental of these facilities does not include sports equipment or field preparations. �Classes COOKING CLASSES The City of Hercules offers a wide variety of cooking classes. Popular Chef Chat Mingkwan will instruct such classes as Asian Appetizers, Sushi & Kaiseki (Japenese Food Art), Fusion & California Cuisine, Thai, Pacific Rim Vegetarian, and more! All Classes will be held at the Community/Swim Center, for more information, please call (510) 799-8291. Remember to bring a good knife, apron, cutting board, hand towel and something to drink! Location: Instructor: Fees: Times: Community/Swim Center-. 2001 Refugio Valley Road Chef Chat Mingkwan $45 Res/$48 Non-Res 6:30pm-9:30pm 11544-A 41544-8 41544-A 11544-B Nigiri & Kaiseki Sushi Regional Thai Cooking Dim Sum Dim Sum Tues Thurs Mon Tues 03/05 01/10 01/14 03/26 This class offers a comprehensive study in the art of piano and is designed for beginners or advanced students ages 5 and older. Each private lesson includes music theory, harmony and development of technique, sight reading, music appreciation and composition. All students must purchase their music and have required material present at each lesson. Classes are held in 10 week sessions. Location: Instructor: Fees: Hercules Senior Center Mazdak Khamda $135 Residenti$175 Non-Resident 41542-A 41542-8 41542-C 41542-D Thur Thur Thur Thur . These writing courses are designed for adults or teens who are intermediate/advanced writers. Participants will explore all forms of writing depending on the interests of class members. Various forms will include biographies, autobiographies, journals, essays, short stories, novels, and poetry. Information on how to market one's writing will also be provided throughout the course. Location: PRIVATE PIANO LESSONS 01/24-03/28 01/24-03/28 01/24-03/28 01/24-03/28 ASPIRING WRITERS 4:00pm-4:30pm 4:30pm-5:00pm 5:00pm-5:30pm 5:30pm-6:00pm Community/Swim Center, Resource Center Sue Clark $50 Res/$55 Non-Res Instructor: Fee: 11501-A 7:00pm-8:30pm 11501-B 7:00pm-8:30pm Wed 02/06-04/03 Wed 04/10-06/09 J HERCULES CHESS AND BACKGAMMON CLUB Come play Chess and Backg ammon ! Casual play, tournaments and instruction will be based on interest. All abilities and all ages are welcome. This activity is FREE and open to all adults and children I An adult should accompany children under the age of 10. Some equipment will be provided. Location: When: Tutor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Press Room Tuesday evenings from 6:00pm-10:00pm Don Profit Free For your convenien'ce you can register for all classes by...•....... : .in person atthe Community/Swim Center fc . . 1:. .. . . -m~ . -, _ "trr~,. byfax send form to (510) 799·8288 ,,~,\ t,~, ,," :;1; ...'.'" ., ...by phone' (510) 799-8291 we accept VISA and MasterCard ... by mail 2001 Refugio Valley Road ," Winter 2001 Herculean 17 �Classes It Activities HERCULES PUBLIC STARGAZING BASIC FIRST AID TRAINING Looking for something different for an evening out? Want something fun, educational, and free to do in the evening with the children? Under clear night skies* right here In Hercules, see exciting, brilliant views of the moon , planets, beautiful star clusters, galaxies, the Milky Way, and other wonders throu gh telescopes and binoculars, and learn about what you see. Come to our public stargazi ng program conducted by experienced amateur aSlmnomers for the benefit and enjoyment of sky watchers of all ages. If you are a teacher, bring your class; if a parent, bring your children. If you are an amateur astronomer, novice or expert, bring your own binoculars and telescopes and share your knowledge and enthusiasm. Please, no smoking or alcohol, and no flashlights without a red filter. Dress warm. For more information, call (510) 526-5974. On scheduled evenings, call (510) 799-8237 after 7:30 p.m. Location: Instructors: Fee: Dates: Foxboro Neighborhood Park David Harris, Lance Shaw, & Walt Meadows No Charge 12108,12115,01/12,02109,03/09,04/13,05/11 , 06/08, 06/15 Time: Saturdays At dusk * Weather penmitting! Partly cloudy OK! CARDIO-PULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) This oourse will teach one-rescuer CPR and foreign body airway obstruction for adults, children, and infants. The class will consist of lecture and practice on mannequins. The teachings follow those approved by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). A certificate of completion will not be issued. Location: Instru ctor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Press Room Delucchi's First Aid Certified Instructors $35 Res/$40 Non-Res 41508-A 41508-B 11508-A Sat Sat Sat 18 Winter 200 1 Herculean 02/09 04/13 07/20 8:00am-11 :OOam 8:00am-11 :OOam 8:00am-11 :OOam Medic First Aid is a basic eight hou r training course in emergency care. CPR and other important emergency care skills are combined in the course, which allows the student to function with one consistent set of priorities in a medical emergency. The training is accomplished in seven modules of instruction, and students will receive a wallet card & certificate of completion . Please bring a bag lunch. Location: Instructor: Instructors Fee: 41517-A 11517-A 11 517-B 21517-A Community/Swim Center, Press Room Delucchi's First Aid Training Certified $45 Res/$50 Non-Res, plus a $5 materials fee for certification packet and handbook. Sat Sat Sat Sat 01/12 03116 05/11 0611 8:00am-4:30pm 8:00aru-4:30pm 8:00am-4:30pm 8:00am-4:30pm TRADITIONAL FOLK DANCING BY KARILAGAN INCORPORATED This class is a unique opportunity for those interested in the Philippine culture to pass on Traditional Folk Dances such as th e Tinikling, Banga , Maria Clara , and Sultana to future generations within our community. Karilagan, Incorporated was formed in September 1995 to prOVide youths With a positive alternative to negative pressure, and has now joined forces with the City of Hercules Recreation and Community Services Division. These classes are ongoing and students may enroll at any time. Performances are held throughout the Bay Area, and all leve ls of experience are welcome! Active parent participation is required. Location: Times: Contacts: Fee: Senior Center Friday, 5:00pm-9:00pm Jojo Delrosario at (510) 758-1819 $50 per fami ly plus costumes ~ ~-~:(iJ, '<~ I)' ': -·0 �Classes HATHA YOGA By bringing attention inward to our movements and breath, by directing our energy and by releasing mental and physical tensions, yoga postures become a moving meditation. Consciousness is explored through the wisdom of the body. This class will consist of gentle and some challenging asanas (poS4Jres), pranayama (yogic breathing) and meditation. Please bring a yoga/exercise mat, thick blanket and an open heart and mind. Yoga is done with bare feet. Instructor: Location: Fees: DaylTime: Bonnie Pannell Hercules Senior Center Monthly passes: $28/$9.00 for drop-ins Sat 10:00am-11 :15am 51539-F 51539-G 51539-H 51539-1 51539-J 51539-K December January February March April May GENTLE YOGA STRETCH This class will consist of gentle yoga stretches and conscious breathing to help tap into the innate wisdom of your body to restore energy, fiexibility, health and peace of mind. Everyone is encouraged to work within his or her own comfort zone and to honor their body's limitations. This class is suitable for beginners with or without prior yoga experienced students. For those students wanting a more challenging class and more instruction, the 10:00am class is recommended. Please bring a yoga mat, firm blanket and/or cushion, and a strap. Yoga is done with bare feet and preferably on an empty or light stomach. Location: Fees: Instructor: DaylTime: Hercules Senior Center $22 amonth or $7 Drop-In Bonnie Pannell Saturdays 9:00am-9:45am 51538-F 51538-G 51538-H 51538-1 51538-J 51538-K December January February March April May CREATING KEEPSAKE SCRAPBOOKS-lOt Is there hope for organizing your photos? Learn strategies for transforming your piles, boxes, or closet full of photos into a photo-safe, meaningful and creative family keepsake scrapbook. Creative Memories Consultant Susan Davenport will teach techniques such as organizing your photos, cropping, layout, mounting, joumaling and mor~ Supply information provided at first class. Location: Date: Time: Class No: Fees: Community/Swim Center Press Room January 17, 2002 7:00pm-9:00pm 31503-A $15 ($3.00 Materials Fee payable to instructor at time of class.) NEXT STEP KIT SCRAPBOOK CLASS This is a fun class creating several pages for our Holiday photos. Creative Memories Consultant Susan Davenport will teach you how to turn all of your holiday photos into creative ideas. Bring your Holiday Photos! Location: Community/Swim Center Press Room Date: February 7, 2002 Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm Class No: 31503-B Fees: $15 ($3.00 Materials Fee payable to the instructor at time of class.) Winter 2001 Herculean 19 �Classes GYMNASTICS Little Munchkins Daycare This fun-filled class is designed for children 7 and older, and for advanced tumbling students, who are preparing for a more advanced gymnastics experience. Emphasis will be on balance, coordination, flexibility and strength. Location: Fee: Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $38 Res/$41 Non-Res 41523-A 41523-8 11523-A 21523-A Sat Sat Sat Sat I~tructor: 01/12-09/09 02/23-03/23 04/13-05/11 06/0 1-06/29 11 :00am-11 :45am 11 :00am-11 :45am 11 :00am-11 :45am 11 :00am-11 :45am ROMPER GYM Come explore with your child as they learn and grow. Romper Gyrn is designed especially for the two to four year old who wants to explore but requires parental assistance and encouragement. Matthew Silveria brings over 12 years of motivating and training experience to assist the parent in instructing their children to balance, control movement and grow in this upbeat experience. Location: Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $35 Res/$38 Non-Res 41526-A 41526-8 11526-A 21526-A Sat Sat Sat Sat 01/12-02/09 02/23-03/23 04/13-05/11 06/01-06/29 9:00am-9:45am 9:00am-9:45am 9:00am-9:45am 9:00arn-9:45arn TINY TUMBLERS Enjoy the fun while developing body awareness. This class is designed for children ages 4 through 6 and leads students to learn stretches, rolls, balance and cartwheels in a playful and safe environrnent. Location: Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Comrnunity Center Matthew Silveria $35 Res/$38 Non-Res 41522-A 41522-8 11522-A 21522-A Sat Sat Sat Sat 01/12-02/09 02/23-03/23 04/13-05/11 06/01-06/29 20 Winter 200 I Herculean 10:00am-1 0:45am 10:00am-1 0:45am 10:00am-1 0:45am 10:00am-1 0:45arn Quality Care & a Nurturing Environment Great New Location· Huge Outdoor Play Area Infants· Toddlers· Kindergarten Program Before & After School Oaycare • Homework Help Summer Daycare Program For All Your Daycare Needs Call Sara (510) 245·0678 Experienced Care in Hercules for 7 Years · License #073402078 Employment Opportunities Available OIL PAINTING Have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors. Students will also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. This course allows students to learn on an individual basis at their own pace, while developing talents that they have been ' wishing to accomplish for years. There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply information will be provided when registering. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center Maria S.C. Davi $32 Res/$35 Non-Res 31516-8 11516-A 11516-8 Tues Tues Tues 01/08-02126 03/19-05/07 OS/21-07/09 1:00pm-3:30pm 1:00pm-3:30pm 1:00pm-3:30pm YOUTH OIL PAINTING Youth, ages 7-17 years, will have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors. Your child will also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. This course allows students to learn on an individual basis at their own pace, while making new friends and developing new talents. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center Maria S.C. Davi $32 Res/$35 Non-res 31521-C 31521-0 11521-A 11521-8 11521-C 11521-0 Tues Fri Tues Fri Tues Fri 01/08-02/26 01/11-03/01 03/19-05/17 03/22-05/10 OS/21-07/09 OS/24-07/12 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm �Classes JUDO KARATE Do you sometimes think about your child and worry that " someone may be picking on them or that they may be in danger? Are you or your child interested in learning how to defend yourselves? Then come to me, Sensei Garcia! In my class, students will learn the basic fighting skills of Karate. Students will also learn self-discipline, self-esteem and confidence in protecting themselves. If you are interested in a trial offer. just bring the coupon below to the Communitv/Swim Center and receive one month free of Japanese hard stvle karate. This class is on-going and students may enroll at any time. Judo is a martial art that concentrates primarily on throwing and grappling techniques. The striking and self-defense techniques are practiced only in Kata form. Judo has been an Olympic event since 1964. The instructor will take registration for all classes at any time during the sessions. If you wish to speak to the instructor prior to enrollment, you may call 799-9906, or you may visit the class. Location: Instructor: Fees: Ohlone Community Center Wayne Cunningham $40 Res/$43 Non-Res Monthly Fee $20 Res/$22 Non-Res additional family members Locations: Instructor: Fees: Mon and Tue Classes at 333 Rodeo Ave WedlThur Classes at Senior Center Fri Classes at Community/Swim Center Joe Garcia $55 Res/$58 Non-Res Monthly fee $35 Res/$38 Non-Res additional family members Mon & Wed Beginners (age 16 & under) 5:00-6:00 pm Yellow Belt (age 10 & under) 6:00-7:00 pm Adults 7:00-8:00 pm Tue & Thu Green & Purple Belts 6:00-7:00 pm Brown Belt 7:00-8:00 pm Fri All Belts (open day) 6:30-7:30 pm 51529-F 51529-G 51529-H 51529-1 51529-J 51529-K December January Ages 5 through Adults- MonlWed Workout Hours: MonlWed MonlWed 51519-F 51519-G 51519-H 51519-1 December January February March 6:30-7:30pm 7:30-9:00pm 51519-J 51519-K Ages 5-11 Ages 12-Adult I April May FINANCIAL WORKSHOP FOR INDIVIDUAL INVESTORS February March April May Students must have fighting gear to attend Friday class. *There is an additional fee for the complete uniform. All orders and payments for the uniform are taken by the instructor. **ONE MONTH FREE COUPON** An educational workshop is being offered for individual investors. In this 5 session course, the instructor will provide an in-depth look at many different types of investments available and suitable for retirees, workers and small-business owners. You will learn ways to: 1. 2. 3. 4. Increase your investment income Reduce taxes on your investments Participate in the stock market Save for retirement or college Location: Instructor: Fees: Communitiy/Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road Blaine Davis $50 Residentl$55 Non-Resident 41502-A Mon *COUPON GOOD FOR NEW STUDENTS ONLY* 'ONE COUPON PER PERSON. ONE TIME USE ONLY 02/04-03/04 6:30pm-8:00pm Winter 2001 Herculean 21 �Senior Services HERCULES SENIOR CENTER '-Ill CI.VIC DRIVE 799-82 19 Friends, Food, Fun and Companionship is what the Hercules Senior Program is all about. Join us for a day of activities or just come and relax for a while. Our program provides a variety of social and recreational activ~ies in a friendly atmosphere where the emphasis is on hospitality. You will be warmly welcomed by our volunteer staff when you stop in to visit our center. Here you will find a variety of social and recreational services for all seniors. The Hercules Senior program and support services are available to adults 50 and over. Our activ~ies and programs welcome participation by adults of all ages on a space available basis. These services include classes, day trips, nutrition services, health screening services, multi-cultural enrichment, and much, much more! We strive to ensure a physically and emotionally comfortable environment for all, as well as encouraging socialization with peers. Please drop in and say hello to our staff and volunteers Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Our center will provide you with updated information on current and upcoming activities and events. HERCULES COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE Location: Date: Time : Hercules Senior Center 111 Civic Drive, Hercules, CA January 9, 2002 3:30pm-6:30pm The City of Hercules would like to thank all of you who donated blood in September. We hope to see you again in January! ON- GOING ACTIVITIES MONDAYS Goodie Store TaiChi Computer Classes Low Impact Exercise Lunch 10:30am-11 :00am 8:00am - 9:00am 9:00am - 2:30pm 9:00am - 10:15am 11 :30am -1 :OOpm TUESDAYS Tai-Chi Art Class Lunch Tap Class Intermeciate Tap Class Beginner 8:30am - 10:30am 10:00am - 1:OOpm 11 :30am -1 :OOpm 1:30pm - 2:30pm 2:30pm - 3:30pm WEDNESDAYS Various Crafts Card Group Bingo Lunch Beginner Computer Class 9:00am - 11 :30am 9:00am - 4:00pm 10:00am -11:00am 11 :30am-12:30pm 1:OOpm-4:00pm THURSDAYS TaiChi Card Group Lunch Bingo 8:00am - 9:00am 9:00am - 4:00pm 11 :30am - 1:OOpm 1:OOpm - 3:00pm FRIDAYS Bingo for Goodies Tai Chi Low Impact Aerobics Beginner Computer Class Lunch Beginner Computer Class 10:30am-11:15am 8:00am - 9:00am 9:00am - 10:15am 9:00am-11 :OOam 11 :30am - 1:OOpm 1:00pm-3:00pm 'Hercules Senior Center is the host to the C.C. Cafe Monday through Friday: suggestec donation $1.50 to $1.75. Reservation must be made one day in advance before 12:30pm. 22 Winter 200 1 Herculean �Senior Services ADULT TAP DANCE BEGINNING HICAP HEA LTH INSU RAN CE COUNSE LI NG ADVOCACY & INTERMEDIATE LEVELS PROGRAM Join us for fun and exercise! You will become adept at basic tap dance steps while learning dance routines choreographed to music of the 30's, 40's and 50's. Carol Rose is a local instructor with over 35 years in the field. She had her own dance studio and holds a State of Califomia Teaching Credential. Did your HMO increase your monthly premium from $0 to $20,$30 or more per month? Having Problems with a denial of payment by Medicare. Do you know that starting February 1st that you can use your Medicare Card at participating pharmacies and save 10 to 47% on prescription drugs? Tuesday 2:30pm-3:30pm 1:30pm-2:30pm If you want answers to these questions and many more, call and make a HICAP appointment. Counseling sessions are free and confidential. A trained experienced counselor is available on the 1st Monday of each month at the Hercules Senior Center from 9:00-11 :00 am, call (510) 799-8219. Ongoing Beginner Intermediate $3/week $3lweek COMPUTER CLASS Would you like to leam the basics of computers? Learn to do letters, balance your checkbook, make a personal appointment calendar and more! Beverly Kegel will teach you in this hands-Dn dass. Mondays Call for a time Free NEW "BEGINNER" COMPUTER CLASS C.C. CAFE All people 60 and over get out of the house and have something nutritious to eat. Live healthier, socialize and have a little fun while you 're at it. Visit Hercules C .C. Cafe at the Senior Center, 111 Civic Drive, Monday through Friday at 11 :30 am. The big lunch is served for a suggested donation of $1.75. That's the best deal in town! Call (510) 799-8219 a day in advance before 12:30 pm for reservations. Your first meal is on us! Enroll with Westcat at (510) 724-7433 for free transportation to C.C. Cafe. Give it a try. You won't regret it! Wednesday 1:00pm-4:00pm Friday 9:00am-11 :OOam 1:00pm-3:00pm For Fee information , please call Senior Center Coordinator Janet Bewley at (510) 799-8219. POOL TABLE The Pool Table is available Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Time: 1:OOpm to 5:00pm Free BLOOD PRESSURE Get your blood pressure taken by one of our finest Rodeo Hercules Fire Fighters on the Second Wednesday of each month! Winter 200 I Herculean 23 �·Youth Services BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE FEES The following fees are effecbve for 01-02 school year at Hanna Ranch, Lupine and Ohlone Child Care Centers. These fees are based upon a four week billing period and do not include ho lidays and scheduled in-service (non-stude nt) days. **Multi-Child 10% Discount for all Children's Programs - 10% discount on total program fees for families with two or more children enrolled in the same program. 15% of fees to be used for facility construction and maintenance. Fjve-Day Care ~ Grades1-3 Grades 4·6 Care 7:30am-8:30am $54 $54 $54 Care 6:30am-8:30am $108 $108 $108 Dismissal to 5:00pm $310 $155 $140 Dismissal to 6:30pm $403 $248 $233 Three-Dav Care AM Care 7:30am-8:30am $32.50 $32.50 $32.50 AM Care 6:30am-8:30am $65 $65 $65 Dismissal to 5:00pm $186 $93 $84 Dismissal to 6:30pm $140 $242 $149 Late Payment Fee Registration Fee Late Pick-Up Fee $20 for first late payment $35 $1 per minute/per child AM KINDER PROGRAM , The AM Kinder Program is for children attending Kindergarten from 11 :OOam-2:30pm at Ohlone Child Care and 11 :30am-3:00pm at Hanna Ranch Child Care. These fees are based on a four week billing period. Five-Day Care Kinder AM Care 6:30am-ll :30am AM Care 8:30am-II :30am PM Care 2:30pm-5:00pm PM Care 2:30pm-6:30pm Late Payment Fee Registration Fee Late Pick-up Fee Three-Day Care Kinder AM Care 6:30-11 :30am $310 AM Care 8:30-11:30am $186 $155 PM Care 2:30pm-5:00pm PM Care 2:30pm-6:30pm $248 $162 $97 $93 $149 $20 for first late payment $35 $3 per 10 minutes/per child TINY TOTS PRE-SCHOOL FEES These fees are based on a four week billing cycle. Pre-Kinders MIWIF 9:00am-12:00pm Resident Non-Resident Little Learners TITH 9:00am-II :OOam Resident Non-Resident $132 $139 late Payment Fee Registration Fee late Pick-up Fee $20 for first late payment $35 $3 per minute/per child $58 $62 SUMME~ANNUALDAYCAMPS These fees are based on a weekly billing cycle. They do not effect the Youth and Teen Camp. See Leaflet or flyer for weekly fee schedules. Five-pay Care Resident Non-Resident Late Payment Fee $15 for first late payment Core 8:30am-5:00pm $126.50 $20 depcsit for each week $14 1 Registration Fee Extended 6:30am-6:30pm $155 $140 reserved Three-Day Care late Pick-up Fee $1 per minute/per child Core 8:30am-5:00pm $76 $85 $83 Extended 6:30am-6:30pm $93.50 24 Winter 2001 Herculean �Youth Services BEFORE/AFTERSCHOOL CHILD CARE The Child Care Programs run from Sept.-June and are for children in grades K-5. This is a recreation program that provides your child a safe, supervised and fun place to go before and after school. The children enjoy themselves with a variety of activities , including crafts, games, sports, a fun fitness program, clubs, cultural appreciation, and life skills. During the day a short time is allotted for the children to start their homework. The Child Care Programs are offered at Ohlone, Lupine, and Hanna Ranch Child Care Centers. For more information please contact the Child Care Coordinators listed below. TINY TOTS The Tiny Tots program is a preschool experience for children 3 and 4 years old. The program is designed to develop the "whole child". Our qualified and caring staff assist your child in developing confidence and self-esteem. Children will learn responsibility and independence. Social , emotional, physical, intellectual, and creative aspects of the child's development are included in each day's program. All children in Tiny Tots must be completely toilet trained. No diapers or pull ups. Space is limited. The Tiny Tots programs are offered at the three Child Care Centers listed below. For more information, please contact Diana Fall at (510) 799-8259. *A fee of $35 is required at the time of registration. Registration for Before/After school Child Care and Tiny Tots is now open to the public. For more information pn registration, please contact the Program Coordinators at the phone numbers listed below. A fee of $35.00 is required at the time of registration for Child Care & Tiny Tots. Camps require a $20.00 non-transfundable and non-transferable deposit for each week reserved. Beverly Dupree at 245-4803 Hanna Ranch Child Care Center 2480 Refugio Valley Road License No. 070215103 Diana Fall at 799-8259 Lupine Child Care Center 1905 Lupine Road License No. 070209101 Gwendolyn Hill at 799-8224 Ohlone Child Care Center 1616 Pheasant Drive License No. 070210873 W inter 200 I Herculean 25 �Youth Services SPECIAL DAY CAMPS CHILD CARE JOB OPENINGS The City of Hercu les Recreation and Community Services Department is offering Special Day Camps throughout the school year for grades K-5. Operation hours are from 6:30am to 6:30pm and are located at our Child Care facilities. All camps are on a first come, first serve basis and are charged separately from our current Child Care programs. All participants interested are encouraged to register four weeks pri or to the starting date of the camp. Please keep the following camp dates in mind: Are you at least 18 years old and looking for a year round part-time job with benefits in the exciting child care field?? The City of Hercules has openings for: Children's Program Aides Starting at $7.45/hr + benefits HOLIDAY CAMP Children's Program Leaders Starting at: Leader I: $8.73/hr + benefits Leader II: $9.64/hr + benefits The Holiday Camp will be held from December 26-28, 2001 and January 2-4,2002 . The Camp will be closed on January 1, 2002. Registration begins on November 26, 2001 at the Community/Swim Center. For more information, please call (510) 799-8291. For more information or to apply, please call: (510) 799-82q4 PRESIDENTS DAY CAMP The Presidents Day Camp will be held from February 19-22, 2002 . Registration begins January 22, 2002 at the Community/Swim Center. For more information, please call (510) 799-8291. REGISTRATION IS BEING TAKEN FOR THE HERCULES TINY TOTS PROGRAM. SPRING CAMP The Sp ring Camp will be held from April 1-5, 2002. Regi stration begins March 27, 2002 at the Community/Swim Center. For more information, please call (510) 799-8291. Three Child Care sites available: Ohlone Child Care 1616 Pheasant Lupine Child Care 1905 Lupine Hanna Ranch Child Care 2480 Refugio Valley Road Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays ONLY WINTER CAMP For more information, please contact Diana Fall at (510) 799-8259 The Winter Camp will be held from February 19-22, 2002. Registration begins January 22, 2002 at the Community/Swim Center. For more information, please call (510) 799-8291 . Give your child a chance to socialize with other children hislher own age. Music, Art, Language, Physical development! . i's ter by •.. _......... . f7Qr .YQ..u r .in' perso:n : '- . ' althe Community/Swim ' .;' Center f ,:;g;;;" :;::::.'l ..~~ 26 Winter 200 1 Hercu lean : . ... by phone . ~ (510) 799-8291 l~\ we' accept VISA I~' •- and MasterCard =.-,_:.,,,. . ' i~ :. .""'._' .".'.""-'--'" �Teen Activity Program COOKING WITH STEVE FOR GRADES 6-8 TEEN RESOURCE CENTER Come join the fun and exciting cooking program. This course offers basic fundamental skills in cooking full meals, baking, knife skills, measuring skills, how to be safe and sanitary, and much, much more! After taking this program, Youths will have the fundamentals of cooking which will give the parents a chance to have a night off from cooking. If you're looking for a way to raise your grade point average, why not try our Teen Resource Center? During the school year High School Teens, Grades 9 -12, have an opportunity to use Computers with intemetaccess, have unlimITed use of various resources, and receive general homework assistance. Don't miss out, join today! For more information regarding upcoming workshops, training classes and sessions, call Janine Shaheed, Teen Resource Coordinator at (510) 799-4630 or (510) 799-8291. Location: Times: Days: Fees: Community/Swim Center Resource Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road 5:00pm to 7:00pm Tuesday and Wednesday $50 Per 10 Week Session 51613-C 51613-0 01114/02-03/29/02 04/08/02-06/14/02 'The information above is subject to change. For more information, please call Janine Shaheed at (510) 799-8294. FLASH ANIMATION WITH LYNELL JINKS GRADES 6-8 This course focuses on the basics of creating animation for the internet using Flash 5. Flash 5 is a program that is considered to be the industry standard in producing animation for the internet. These sessions will be held over a 10 week period and throughout the course the students will learn the basic fundamental skills to create animation short. Times: Days: Fees: Community/Swim Center Resource Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road 5:00pm to 7:00pm Tuesday and Thursday $50 Per 10 Week Session 51614-C 51614-0 01/14/02-03/29/02 04/08/02-06/14/02 Location: 'The information above is subject to change. For more information, please call Janine Shaheed at (510) 799-8294. Location: Time: Fee: Community/Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road Mon-Thur 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. $40 Annual Membership $2-Daily Drop-in BEFORE AND AFTER MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM: T _H_E_J S.P.O.T. The City of Hercules Before and After Middle School Program for students entering grades 6th through 8th provides an exciting array of activities and events. T.H.E. S.P.O.T. (Teens of Hercules Empowering through Spirit, Perseverance , Outreach & Teamwork), is just the spot to be, in a safe, fun and secure environment socializing and sharing ideas among peers. This program is available for all Pre-Teens and Youths attending the Hercules Middle School, ages 11 through 14 years. T.H.E. S.P.O.T. "Before School Program" is located at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, directly across from the Middle School. Homework help, the use of the Teen Resource Center, computers (internet access), and sports activities will provide a full morning of events before going to school. Youths will be safetly escorted to the School crosswalk. The "After School Program" is located at 1900 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, on the site of the Middle School in the Mult-purpose room. Our Homework Club provides assistance and tutoring. Youths can challenge their sports' skills in the gymnasium; use the School Resource Center and computers to do their homework, participate in our workshops, drama projects, local field trips and much more! This program consists of four sessions per school year, most sessions are ten weeks each for both AM and PM programs. Participants must sign up for each session. A deposit of $20 will be required to reserve space per session. A one-time annual registration fee of $35 will be required per school year. For more information, please call Beverly Dupree, Youth Services Coordinator at (51 0) 2454803 or (510) 799-8291. Winter 200 1 Herculean 27 �Before and After Middle School Program Grades 6th, 7th, and 8th REGISTRATION INFORMATION The following fees are effective for the 2001-2002 school year for Grades 6th, 7th, and 8th. A $35.00 Pre-Registration fee payable to the City of Hercules is required a long with $20.00 deposits to reserve your child's space per week, 112 session, or full session. Please note that this registration is non-refundable and separate from you regular program fees. Payments are due before the start of each session. Full day programs will be available at an additional fee on some school Inservice Days/Holidays. Separate registration for non-school periods will be required. Please return your teen's emergency form before the start of the program. All forms can be picked up at the Hercules Community Swim Center. Before School AM Program After School PM Program Hercules Community Swim Center Teen Resource Center/Gym 2001 Refugio Valley Road Hercules, CA 94547 (510) 799-8291 Hercules Middle High School Multi-Purpose Room 1900 Refugio Valley Rd Hercules, CA 94547 (510) 799-8291 Session #1: August 28, 2001 - November 2, 2001 Session #2: November 5, 2001 - January 11, 2001 Session # 3: January 1, 2002 - March 29, 2002 Session # 4: April S, 2002 - June 14, 2002 BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FEES Before School 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM $18.00 $90.00 $180.00 Before School 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM $9.00 $45.00 $90.00 After School 2:30 AM to 5:30 PM $21.00 $105.00 $210.00 After School 2:30 AM to 6:30 PM $36.00 $180.00 $360.00 Before School 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM $30.00 $138.00 $270.00 Before School 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM $15.00 $69.00 $135.00 After School 2:30 AM to 5:30 PM $35.00 $175.00 $350.00 After School 2:30 AM to 6:30 PM $60.00 $293.00 $582.00 �Teen Activity Program ~~ <~AiIill< limrr~! <~~11 im II ,Ill T.H.E. S.P.O.T. HOUDAY CAMPS CITY OF HERCULES YOUTH/ TEEN COUNCIL Our Holiday Camps for the middle school students will provide the perfect touch of the holiday season. Our days will be filled with music and socializing in our unique Teen Lounge, table games, such as: pool, ping pong and air hockey. We also have art & craft, sports moves and holiday treats as an added bonus. The weekly camps will consist of 3 or 5 day camps and will be held from 6:30am to 6:00pm. We have also planned exciting field trips for each week of camp. 'Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable The City of Hercules is currently recruiting active Youths and Teens, with leadership skills to serve on the newly formed Youth and Teen Council. This Council will replace the Youth and Teen Volunteer ClUb. Although the popular TeenClub provided wonderful opportunities for our youth, the Council will provide greater opportunities and an exciting new agenda for the coming year. Be one of the first to playa major role on the YouthlTeen Council. Participants will serve as an Advisory Council for developing and recommending events, activities and projects, to better serve our Youth and Teens. If you want to develop your communication and leadership skills, the council may be the opportunity you have been looking for. The fast-growing community can provide great potential for our youth. Be a voice for your Community by representing your peers. All members must be in Middle or High School, between the ages of 13 to 16 years old , and a resident of the City of Hercules. A minimum of 80 hours of Oommunity Service per term will be required. The term will begin on September 1, 2001 to August 31, 2002. You must attend monthly meetings. Meetings are on the second Wednesday of each month from 3:00pm t04:00pm at the Hercules Middle School. Membership will entitle you to many privileges, such as free admission to all Youth and Teen City Events, Dances, ExcurSions, Workshops, Teen Resource Center, Summer Youth Camp and other community events and activities. As a participant in Community Events, members will receive credrt for Community Services. Applications can be obtained from the Community/Swim Center or the Hanna Ranch Child Care Site. All applicants must be interviewed by the Youth Services Coordinator. Membership is limited. Don't miss out on this opportunity to serve on the YouthlTeen Council, call for details today. For more information, regarding the next meeting and location, pleae call Youth Services Coordinator Beverly Dupree at (510) .245-4803 or Janine Shaheed, Events Coordinator at (510) 799-8294. All camps for the middle school students will be located at the Hanna Ranch Site, 2480 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, CA. For more details, please contact Beverly Dupree, Youth Services Coordinator at (510) 245-4803. Five Day Care Core-8:30am-5:00pm Extended 6:30am-6:30pm $136.50 Res/$151 Non-Res $150 Res/$165 Non-Res Three Day Care Core-8:30am-5:00pm Extended-6:30am-6:30pm $77 Res/$95 Non-Res $93 Res/$103.50 Non-Res Late Payment Fees: Late Pick-up Fees: Registration Fee: Dates: Winter Camp Dates: $15 for each late payment $1.00 per minute/per child $20.00 deposit per week reserved December 26, 27 & 28 January 2, 3 & 4, 2002 February 19, 20, 21 , 22, 2002 'Four Day Care Core-8:30-5:00pm $109.20 Res/$120.80 Non-Res Extended-6:30am-6:30pm $120 Res/$131.20 Non-Res 'Include one local field trip only for the four-day option. Elected Officers: PRESIDENT: $77 Resl$95 Non-Res VICE PRESIDENT: $93 Res/$103.50 Non-Res . VICE PRESIDENT: TREASURER: SECRETARY: April 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 2002 SENIOR ADVISORS: Three Day Care Core-8:30am-5:00pm Extended 6:30pm-6:30pm Spring Camp Dates: 2001-02 Helegna Estolas Kimberly Leis Jay Fort Lauren Fitzgerald Singh Sumeet Jenny Abdel-Azim Ashley Connelley Marlene Wong Graham Goldbeck Katy Eckman Stefanie Louie Kyan Taylor Winter 2001 Herculean 29 �outh Fees: Ages 13-17 Adult Fees: Daily Drop in Rates: $2 Residents $2 Non-Residents Daily Drop-in rates: $3 Residents $3 Non-Residents Dynamite Pass: (1 0 Visits) $15 Residents $20 Non-Residents Avid Athlete Pass: (25 Visits) $37.50 Residents $50 Non-Residents • Youlhs between the ages of 13-16 must be accompan ied by an adult. Car~io·Mac~ines • • • • 2 Treadmills 2 Cross Trainers 2 Bikes 1 Stairmaster Dynamite Pass: (1 0 Visits) $25 Resident $30 Non-Residents • No personal trainer on site. • • ~ IL..-II .--= Mon-Thurs 9am-1 Opm F r iday 9am-5pm Saturday 9am-2pm Sunday Closed I Avid Athlete Pass: (25 Visits) $50 Residents $75 Non-Residents Weight Machines • Smith Machine • InclinelDecline Benches • Dumbell Set (5-75 lbs) • Lat PulldownIRow Combo • Leg ext/Curl Combo • Bicep/Tricep Combo • Multi-Press Machine Located at the Hercules Community / SwimCenter 2001 Refugio Valley Road For more information call: 799-8290 �Sports & Fitness AGES 13-16 BASKETBALL FOR AGES 10-12 The Teen Elementary Basketball program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball, with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills, as well as improving hand-eye coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fees include the following: a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, two rounds of league games and playoffs, referees, and awards at the conclusion of the playoffs. The Girls Elementary Basketball program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball, with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills, as well as improving hand-eye coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fees include the following: a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, two rounds of league games and playoffs, referees, and awards at the conclusion of the playoffs. The league is open to girls between the ages of 13-16, with beginner to advanced skill levels. Participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate at the time of registration. There will be an information meeting to discuss the rules and regulations on Wednesday, April 3, 2002 at 6:30pm at the CommunitylSwim Center. For more information, please call the Sports Coordinator at (510) 799-8295. The league is open to girls between the ages of 10-12, with beginner to advanced skill levels. Participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate at the time of registration. There will be an information meeting to discuss the rules and regulations Wednesday, April 3, 2002 at 6:30pm at the Community Swim Center. For more information, please call the Sports Coordinator at (510) 799-8295. The league needs a minimum enrollment of 32 participants. Practices will be held on Tuesday and Thursday, from either 4:00pm to 5:15pm, 5:00pm to 6:15pm . Games will be played on Saturday mornings at 10:45am and 11:50am with each team usually playing one game per week. The league needs a minimum enrollment of 32 participants. Practices will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays, from either 4:00pm to 5:15pm or 5:00pm to 6:15pm or 6:00pm to 7:15pm. Games will be played on Fridays at 4:00pm to 5:05pm, with each team usually playing one game per week. Location: Fees: CommunitylSwim Center $75 Residentl$85 Non-Resident Location: Fees: CommunitylSwim Center $75 Residenti$85 Non-Resident 11714-A 11714-8 TueslThur 04/09-06/07 TueslThur 04/09-06/07 11713-A 11713-B MonlWed 04108-06/07 MonlWed 04/08-06/07 4:00pm-5:15pm 5:00pm-6:15pm Priority registration for Hercules residents only is from 01 /07 to 01 /31. Open registration for residents and non-residents is from 02/01 to 04/08 or until the league is full. 4:00pm-5: 15pm 5:00pm-6: 15pm Priority registration for Hercules residents only is from 01 /07 to 01 /31. Open registration for residents and non-residents is from 02/01 to 04/08 or until the league is full. CO-ED ELEMENTARY BASKETBALL LEAGUE Open Registration begins for Residents and NonResidents: November 1 until January 5, 2002, or until the league is full. For more information, please call (510) 799-8291. 41706-A MonlWed 41706-8 MonlWed 41706-C 41706-D TueslThurs TueslThurs 01/07-03/15 4:00pm-5:15pm 01/07-03/15 5:00pm-6:15pm 4:00pm-5:00pm 5:00pm-6:00pm Winter 200 I Herculean 31 �Sports & Fitness mim ADULT MEN'S WINTER BASKETBALL LEAGUE T he He rc ul es Re creation and Community Serv ices Department will be fo rmin g a Men's Basketball League. The league is designed fo r men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roste r when submitting the registration fee. Maximum roster size is 10 with a minimum of 6 players. All games will be officiated by certified basketball officials using modified NCAA Men's Rules. League fees include the following: staff, referees, two rounds of league games , single game elimination playoffs (top 4 teams make playoffs), shirts forthe Champions of the playoffs and trophi es for the 1st and 2nd Place finishers of the regular season. Teams must provide their own uniforms or TShirts that are similar in color and have numbers on the front or back. There must be aminimum of 4 teams to run the league with a . maximum of 6 teams being admitted. Rules, regulations and league schedules will be discussed atthe Manager's meeting on Tuesday, February 5, 2002 at 6:30pm at the Hercules Community/Swim Center. If you are interested or need more information, please call the Sports Coordinator at (510) 799-8295. DEADLINE: Team fee and rosters need to be turned in no later than Friday, February 1, 2002. FEE: $375 per team. There is an additional $5 fee for every non-resident player on each team. ADULT MEN'S BASKETBALL LEAGUE FOR 30 AND OLDER The Herc ules Re cre ation and Community S e rv ices Department will be forming a Men 's Basketball League designed for men ages 30 years and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster and proof of age when submitting the registration fee. Maximum roster size is 10 with a minimum of 6 players. All games will be officiated by certified basketball officials using modified NCAA Men's Rules. League fees include the fo llowing: staff, referees , two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top 4 make playoffs), a trophy and T-shirts for the Champions of the playoffs and trophies fo r the 1st and 2nd Place fin ishers of the regul ar season. Team s must provide their own uniforms or T-Shirts that are similar in color and have numbers on the front or back. There must be a minimum of 4 teams to run the league with a maximum of 6 teams being admitted. Rul es, regulation and league schedules will be discussed at the Manager's meeting on Tuesday, February 5, 2002 at 6:30pm at the Hercules Community/Swim Center. If you are int erested or need more information , please call the Sports Coordinator at (510) 799-8295. DEADLINE : Team fee and rosters need to be turned in no later than Friday. February 1. 2002. FEE : $375 per team. There is an additional $5 fee for every non-resident player on each team. Where: When: Times: Hercules Community/Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road Mondays 7:30pm , 8:40pm & 9:45pm 21 111 -A Monday Where : 32 Winter 200 I Herculean 02111-04/29/02 lliin~ When: nmes: Hercules Community/Swim Center 2001 Refu gio Valley Road Tuesdays 7:35pm, 8:40pm & 9:45pm 41707-A Tuesday 02112-04/30/02 �Sports & Fitness TENNIS FACILITIES AVAILABLE! YOUTH & ADULT TABLE TENNIS Tennis Court Rules and Regulations signs are posted at all City Tennis facilities. These tennis facilities are available to the public by rental permit or on a first-come first-serve basis. This program is designed to provide competitive table tennis action for all youth who want to improve their knowledge and skill of the game. The table tennis tables used are approved by the U.S. Table Tennis Association and the International Table Tennis Federation. Join th e crowd for this exciting program for an annual membership fee and drop-in pass. Hours and Fees Refugio Valley Tennis Complex: Refugio Valley Road & Pheasant Drive Daily 7 am to 4 pm @ $4/hour/per court @ $5.50/hour/per court Daily 4 to 10 pm SaUSun/Holidays @ $6/hour/per court Except Mondays & Tuesdays from 3 to 7 pm and Saturdays 3 to 5 pm for City Lessons Foxboro Tennis Courts: 1025 Canterbury Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Woodfield Tennis Courts: 1919 Lupine Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Tennis Court Reservations Tennis court reservations are available to Hercules residents only; there is a one-hour minimum on all tennis court facilities. Reservations are accepted at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Location: 51708 Ohlone Community Center, 190 Turquoise Fri 7 :00pm-10:00pm Sat 1O:OOam- 4:00pm Play is supervised by registered volunteers of the Hercules Table Tennis Program. Fees: Annual Adult Membership: Drop-in 20 Pass Fee: Annual Youth Membership: Drop-in 20 Pass Fee: Tournament Play: Recognized Community Organization $6/hour/court Private Organizations $1 2 per hour/court Commercial Use $1 5 per hour/court Court Rules And Regulations: 1. Tennis shoes must be worn 2. Courts are available on a first come, first serve basis or by reservation 3. Drop-in play is limited to one hour and frfteen minutes 4. Waiting players must be present to hold position for play 5. Court reservations preempt non-reserved court play 6. City sponsored programs have priority 7. No food on tennis courts 8. No bike riding , roller skating or skateboarding on tennis courts 9. City sponsored lessons ONLY no public instruction . 10. Tennis Tournaments by permit ONLY! 11. Tennis Court Rules And Regulations Will Be Enforced 12. No alcoholic beverages allowed at any park or courts. Call 799-8291 for further information. Annual Family Membership: Adult: Youth: Ages 19 & up $20 Res/$23 Nbn-Res $30 Res/$32 Non-Res Ages 6 to 18 $10 res/$12 non-res $20 Jr. Pass Ages 6-1 2 $25 Teen Pass Ages 13-18 2nd member and up $10 ReS/12 Non-Res $5 Res/$6 Non-Res Fees must be paid at the Community/Swim Center. Each participant must bring his/her receipt to Ohlone Community Center. OPEN GYM PASSES The City of Hercules Community/Swim Center Complex has open gym passes available for residents and nonresidents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry, while the nonresident passes are for convenience only and are set at the regular drop-in rate. Open Gym Passes are valid throughout the year. Dynamite Pass 10 visits Adult $25 Res/$30 Non-Res Youth $15 Res/$20 Non-Res Avid Athlete 25 visits Adult $50 Res/$75 Non-Res Youth $37 Res/$50 Non-Res Winter 2001 Herculean 33 �Sports & Fitness Spprts & FitIIess J AZZERCISE CLASS GYMNASIUM FOR RENT Jazzercise is a total body-conditioning program designed for everyone at every fitness level. Each 60 to 65 minute class includes a w arm-up , aerobics, muscle toning and strengthening with weights, stretching and a final cool-down to a variety of popular music including funk, country, pop, reggae and rock! Jazzercise is carefully designed to increase flexibility, muscle tone, strength , stamina and cardiovascular fitness. Come join us for FITNESS, FRIENDSHIP & FUN! Now you can rent the Community/Swim Center Gymnasium for Basketball or Volleyball practices, games and/or business recreational games! The gym is available on a lim~ed basis. Applicants must be 21 years of age, call 799-8291 for further infomnation. Join at any time and take advantage of the NEW STUDENT SPECIAL: 8 week purchase for $48 (that's just $6 per week!). Instructor: Location : Days: Kimberly Moffat (510) 724-7809 Community/Swim Center Mon - Thurs at 6:30pm Sat & Sun at 9:00am Drop-in: $6.00 Fees: Monthly Pass: $42.00 Monthly Pass EFT*: $32.00 What to bring: Mat, bottled water and hand weights *Electronic Funds Transfer ADULT OPEN GYM BASKETBALL/VOLLEYBALL Open Gym periods are ongoing. Players, beginners to advanced, are encouraged to drop in. Come on down for an energetic game of Basketball or Volleyball!! *Standard rental includes the main room with two (2) portable basketball un~ or two (2) volleyball un~, portable bleachers and indoor bathroom. Advanced Payment Required Fees: (Two hour minimum) One day rental $50 Resl$60 Non-Res per hour $30 Resl$40 Non-Res per hour 3 or more days Attention local businesses!! The gymnasium is now available for public use for either Volleyball or Basketball, Monday through Friday from 12 noon to 2:00pm. COMING SOON TO THE CITY OF HERCULES RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT __.. • Co-Ed & Men's Summer Softball Leagues Teen Basketball Location: Fee: Gymnasium, 2001 Refugio Valley Road $3.00 per adult $2.00 per youth 7 on 7 Adult Flag Football • Summer Basketball Camps Adult Open Gym Basketball Adult B'ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16 yrs & up Mon Thu Adult B'ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16yrs&up Adult Open Gym Volleyball Tues AdultV'Ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16 yrs & up Wed AdultV'Ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16 yrs & up Youth Open Gym Basketball Mon-Fri Youth B'ball 11:00am-4:00 pm 9-16 yrs • Adult 9-Hole Golf League • Summer Golf Camp for Youths, and • Summer Golf Lessons for Youths and Adults! to start the Summer of 2002! Note: Open gym programs are not available during league programs. 34 Winter 200 I Herculean �AQUATIC SEASON 2002! SwimPosses Non-resident passes are availab le for convenience only, with rates set at the regular drop-in rate. Participants with swim passes will be allowed into the facility 15 minutes earlier than general public for public swim sessions. Dynamite Pass (10 visits) Frequent! Swimmer Adult Youth Adult Youth $25 res $15 res $62.50 res $37.50 res $30 $20 $75 $50 non-res non-res non-res non-res Hercules Moster Swim Club (HMSC) (25 visits) Lifeguard Training This comprehensive course provides American Red Cross certification in lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid. Students will leam how to handle special rescue equipment and emergency situations. Prerequisites: 15 years of age by last class session and pass a swim skills test which includes: 1) Swimming 500 yards continuously using crawl, side stroke, and breast stroke. 2) Swim 20 yards, surface dive and retrieving a 10 lb. object from a depth of 10 feet. Instructor: Fee: Anfta Roger-Fields $125 re£"$l35 non'res (induding materials) 20901-A NVTh 02104-03107 6:00-9:30 pm Four (4) dates and times to be decided by class. MW 05115-06110 6:30pm-1 0:00pm Two (2) dates and times to be decided by dass. Pacific Masters Swimming (PMS) is an organized swimming program for adults ages 19 and over. Individual members may participate in a variety of ways ranging from recreational lap swi mming to internationa l competition , however participants are not required to compete as a member of the club. Some members join for health, fitness, comradery, or just plain fun! When you become a member of the United States Master Swimming (USMS), you are au\omatically covered for addiUonal accident and liability insurance during all sanctioned events and workouts. In addition, you will receive a subscription to SWIM magazine, a national swimming and fitness publication , and a PMS Newsletter in every issue. Membership also includes borrowing privileges from the PMS library, and the privilege of participating in any PMS water event, clinic, and training groups. For further information, please contact our Aquatics Coordinator at 799-8291 or 799-8296, Master Club members may also swim during regular lap swim hours. Location: Fees: 20909-A Main Pool $25Annual USMS Membership Fee $25 for 10 visits $40 for 20 visits $60 for 30 visit pass $200 for full season MITITh/F 02/04 - 05/03 4:00pm-6:00pm 2002 Winter Aquatics Program 35 �AQUATIC SEASON 2002! Hercules Piranhas Swim Team! The City of Hercules will be offering a recreational swim team during the 2002 season. This program is designed for participants ages 5 to 18 who will be eligible to participate in all sanctioned practices, dinics, invitational meets, and monthly socials.Aparent's informational meeting will be held on Friday, April 26, 2002 at 6:00pm althe Hercules Community Center Spring Season Summer Evening Practice: 05/06/2002-08/16/2002 13 and older 6:30-8:00 p.m. 11-12 & Under & 9 -1 0 5:30-8:30 p.m. 7-8 yeqrs 6 & under 4:30-5:30 p.rn. Summer Season: 13 and older 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. 11 -1 2 years & 9-10 9:00 -1 0:00 a.m. 7-8 years 6&under 10:00 - 11 :00 a.m: * Time subject to change DateslTimes: Mon-Fri, Swim Meets will be on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings Head Swim Coach: Zack Lisson * Parents are require to submit a refundable $100 deposit for required volunteer obligations. See parents handbook for further details. Full Season: 05/06/2002-0811612002 2 children 3 children $315 $410 Full Season 20908-a Membership $225 Swimmers ages 15 -18 or High School Swimmers only have to pay $150 with no Deposit and no parent obligation required. A free 3-day trial for participants new to the Hercules Swim Team is available so that the participant can see if helshe are enjoying the team participation, as well as providing the opportunity for the coaching staff to evaluate the swimmer's ability. This 3-day trail begins with the first attendance. Last day to register is June 11, 2002 or until filled 36 2002 Winter Aquatics Program �o AQUATIC SEASON 2002! Part-time Jobs Available! Lap Swimming The City of Hercules has openings for the following jobs: Fee: Lifeguards: $7.45-$8.64 Under the direction of the Aquatic Assistant Coordinator, Aquatic Coordinator and Recreation Supervisor, Senior Guards, Lifeguards are responsible for providing general supervision to patrons at the Hercules Swim Center facility and for enforcing all policies, procedures, and safety regulations related to the operation of the facility. Swim Instructors I : $7.45 - $8.64 or 11 :$7.47 - $8.66 Under the direction of the Senior Lifeguard, Aquatic Coordinator, Aquatic Assistant Coordinator, and Recreation Supervisor, the Swim Instructor is respon sible for providing general supervision and swimming instruction to various age groups and skill levels outlined by the American Red Cross and adopted by the City of Hercules. Water Safety Instructor Course (WSI) This course wi ll train you to teach the American Red Cross swimming courses. Learn how to use course materials, develop lesson plans, conduct classes, and evaluate students. Prerequisites: Must be 17 years old by the end of the course, demonstrate level VI swimming skills, pass pre-course and the written/water safety test. Location: Instructor: Fees: Hercules Community/Swim Center Anita Roger-Fields $125 Residentl$135 Non-Resident 20907-A 04/10-05/13 --• $3 Adults (18 years and up) $2 Youth (14-17 years) Winter Schedule MonfruesIThursiFri 02104-05103 4:00pm-6:00 pm Upcoming Classes for Aquatic Season 2002 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Group Lesson Individual Lessons Aquatic Classes Adult Lessons Parent/Infant Toddler Classes Water Exercise More Lap Swimming Public Swim More Specialty Classes Lifeguard Training Classes Water Safety Instructor Classes Title 22 Classes Scuba Classes Jr. Lifeguard Program Registration will begin in March for these classes! 6:30pm-10:oopm • • •• 2002 Winter Aquatics Program 37 �HOW TO REGISTER GENERAL INFORMATION 1. All registration is on a first come, first serve basis unless specified in the course description. 2. Pre-registration for all programs is recommended. We encourage participants to register at least one week in advance of the course starting date. WALK-IN REGISTRATION 1. All walk in registrations are accepted atthe Community Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Office hours are Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, and Friday, 9:00am to 5:00 pm. 2. Pre reg istration is recommendedforall programs at least one week prior to the starting date of the course. 3. Please make checks and/or money orders payable to the CITY OF HERCULES. 4. All registration fees must be accompanied by a completed registration form. A wa iver of liability is also required for certain activities as specified in the course description. 5. A $5.00 late registration fee will be added to all registration received one hour prior to a course starting time and/or after a course has begun. The late registration fee will not be added to some extended course sessions until after the second class meeting as specified in the course description. 6. Some courses may be canceled or combined due to lack of registration. 7. Proof of residency will be asked upon reg istration. Driver 's license, utility bill or other form of identification is acceptable. RESIDENTS ARE THOSE WHO RESIDE WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF HERCULES. 8. Registration and payment for one session does not guarantee enrollment in subsequent sessions, unless payment is received in full for all applicable sessions. 9. Parents/Guardians must register their children if under the age of 18. 10. If there are changes in the course schedule or if the course is full, you will be notified by our staff prior to the class starting date. 11 . A mail drop is provided near the main entrance to the office if registration is received after regular business hours. PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF CASH PAYMENTS. REFUND POLICY 1. Refunds and/or transfers will be granted on or before the first class meeting. No refunds or transfers will be granted after the first class meeting. There is a $10.00 service charge on all refunds initiated by the participant. 2. If the course is canceled by the Hercules Recreation and Community Services, the participant will have the option of transferring to a similar program, or will be granted a full refund. 3. Refunds may be given after a course has begun due to a particu lar medical condition if a doctor's note is provided . These refunds are at the discretion of the Recreation Supervisor. 38 Winter 2001 Herculean MAIL-IN REGISTRATION 1. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure. Copies ofthe registration form may be made if more forms are necessary. 2. Please enclose your payment information. Payments maybe made byVISA, Mastercard, Check, Money Order. Please do not mail or drop off cash payments. 3. You may mail your registration form and payment to the Hercules Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road , Hercules, CA. 94547. 4. A course receipt will be mailed to you confirming your registrationintotheclass .lfyouhavenotreceivedverification of your registration by the first class meeting, please call the Hercules Recreation and Community Services at51 0 799-8291. 5. If your registration check is returned to you, the class is full and you will automatically be placed on a waiting list. PHONE IN REGISTRATION 1 . Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure for each participant and program you are interested in. Make sure you have your VISA or Mastercard information available when you call. This information will include the name of the card holder, the account number, and the expiration date. 2. Phone in registration will be accepted during regular business hours and/or by leaving a voicemail message on our registration line (799-8291) if you are registering by phone after hours, please include all the necessary information on the registration form and payment form , including a contact number so our staff may contact you for further information in order to process your registration. FAX INFORMATION 1. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure and fax to (510) 799-8288. VISA and Mastercard payments will only be accepted for fax registration. �C ity of Hercu les Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form Parent/Guardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age): ___ ________ _ ___________ Oaytime Phone:_________ Zip Code: _____ Evening Phone: _ _ __ _ _ _ __ Address: _ _ _ _ _ ______ City: Participant's Name 1. 2. 3. 4. Birth Date (if under 18yr) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Credit Card Type: _ _ _Mastercard___VISA Course Number and Title Dates T imes I I I I Card No. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Exp. Oate__I__I__ Authorized Cardholder Signature:_ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ Oate: _ __ _ __ __ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents , and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents and employees from any and all loss , damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature:=_--"-=-_.,,------;:c-_,----,:_-.,,.-:-_,.,--_--,-----;-=-_ _--:-_-:-_ __ Oate: _________ (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) C ity of He rcules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form Parent/Guardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___ City: Participant's Name 1. 12 13. 14. Birth Date (if under 18yr) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Credit Card Type: _ _ _ Mastercard___VISA Oaytime Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Zip Code:_ _ ___Evening Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Course Number and T itle Dates Ti mes I Card No. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Exp. Oate__I__I __ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Oate: _ _ _ _ _ _ __ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents and employees from any and aJlloss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature: Oate: _ _ __ ____ _ (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) �Notes �City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form ParenVGuardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age):, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ Daytime Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ lip Code:,_____ Evening Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Address: _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ City: Participant's Name I 1 1 1 1 I 1. 2. 3. 4. Course N umber and Title Birth Date (if under 18y') Dates T imes I 1 1 1 1 I Card No._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___ Exp. Oate__I __I __ Credit Card Type: _ __ Mastercard___VISA Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ 'Oate: _ _ _ _ _ _ __ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to Gover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents , and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature:=_--cc=-_-c----ccc-_ _--c_ ____;--,-----,-----,----c-::------,.---,-----Oate:- - - - - - - - (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form ParenVGuardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ Daytime Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ l ip Code: _____ Evening Phone: _ _ _ __ _ _ __ Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ City: Participant's Name 1. 2. 3. 4. Birth Date (if under 18vr) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Credit Card Type: _ _ _ ,Mastercard___VISA Dates Course Number and T itle T imes I I I I I I Card No._ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ,Exp. Oate__I __I __ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ ___ ,Oate: _ _ _ _ __ __ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities , and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents , and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or om issions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature:=_--,-;::;-_-;:-----;:-:----,_--;:_--::-:-_--,--_--;-----;-;:-_ _---c_-:-_ _ _,Oate:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ (ParenVGuardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) �Notes �THE HERCULEAN Advertising Information 1. DESIGN: CAMERA-READY (black and white advertisement and picture) SUBMIT ADVERTISEMENT on a 3 112" floppy or zip disk. 2. ARTICLE SUBMITTAL DUE DATES FOR 2002: ************************* : Spring Friday, January 18, 2002 (March publication) Summer Friday, April 19,2002 (June publication) Fall Friday, July 19,2002 (September publication) Winter Friday, October 11 , 2002 (December publication) 3. ADVERTISEMENT SIZES: SAVE 10% : Purchase all four consecutive : : editions and receive 10% discount. : * * ************************* ADVERTISEMENT COST PER PUBLICATION: Inside-Eighth Page (B/W) (3 1/," Wx I 112" H) $150.00 Inside-Qnarter Page (B/w) (3 112" Wx2 1/2" H) $225.00 Inside-Half Page (B/w) (7" W x 4 H) $250.00 Inside-Full Page (BIW) (7" W x 8 314" H) $325 .00 Inside Back Page-Full Page (B/w) (7" W X 8 314" H) $350.00 Outside Back Cover Half Page (in color) (7" W x 2 $400.00 112 " 112" H) Additional $20.00 for photo with ad a. Hercules Community Non-Profit organizations recognized by the Hercules Community Services Commission will receive one FREE ad per calendar year. (ad size eighth page B/W) b. The return of an ad only upon request. c. Return pages 2 & 3 of the advertisement contract. 4. METHOD OF PAYMENT: I. Check or money order (please make payable to the City of Hercules) 2. MasterCard or Visa (credit card payments must be made in person at City Hall) 5. PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR AD 6. FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: : City of Hercules 111 Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 Attention: Herculean Chief Editor, Doreen Mathews Phone: (510) 799-8215 Fax: (510) 799-2521 �Notes �THE HERCULEAN Advertising Contract Please complete and return pages 2 and 3 of the advertising contract. 1. DESIGN: D CAMERA- READY (black and white advertisement and picture) D SUBMIT ADVERTISEMENT on a 3 112" floppy or zip disk. 2. ARTICLE SUBMITIAL DUE DATES FOR 2002. Select the number of publications. D Spring Friday, January 18,2002 (March publication) D Summer Friday, April 19,2002 (June publication) D FaJl Friday, July 19,2002 (September publication) D Winter Friday, October 11, 2002 (December publication) 3. ADVERTISEMENT SIZES: ADVERTISEMENT COST PER PUBLICATION: Select the following advertisement sizes: D Inside-Eighth Page (BIW) (3 D Inside-Quarter Page (B/w) (3 D Inside-Half Page (B/W) (7" W x 4 H) $250.00 D Inside-Full Page (BIW) (7" W x 8 3/4" H) $325.00 D Inside Back Page-FuJI Page (BIW) (7" W x 8 3/4" H) $350.00 D Outside Back Cover-Half Page (in color) (7" W x 2 $400.00 D Additional $20.00 for photo with ad 112" 1/2" Wx I Wx2 112" l iT 1/2" 1/2" H) H) H) $ 150.00 $225.00 a. Hercules Community Non-Profit organizations recognized by the Hercules Community Services Commission will receive one FREE ad per calendar year .(ad size eighth page BfW) b. The return of the ad only upon request. 4. MEDTHOD OF PAYMENT: D Check or money order (please make payable to the City of Hercules) D MasterCard or Visa (credit card payments must be made in person at City Hall) 2 �THE HERCULEAN Advertising Contract please print NAME/BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION ADDRESS STREET STATE/ZIP CODE PHONE NUMBER FAX NUMBER CONTACT PERSON PHONE TOTAL AMOUNT SUMITTED _ __ RETURN ORIGINAL AD _ __ o D YES SIGNATURE Revisetl 1111 912001 NO DATE 3 �THE HERCULEAN Advertising Contract Please complete and return pages 2 and 3 of the advertising contract. 1. DESIGN: D CAMERA-READY (black and white advertisement and picture) D SUBMIT ADVERTISEMENT on a 3 1/2" floppy or zip disk. 2. ARTICLE SUBMITIAL DUE DATES FOR 2002. Select the number of publications. D Spring Friday, January 18, 2002 (March publication) D Summer Friday, April 19, 2002 (June publication) D Fall Friday, July 19,2002 (September publication) D Winter Friday, October 11 , 2002 (December publication) 3. ADVERTISEMENT SIZES: ADVERTISEMENT COST PER PUBLICATION: Select the following advertisement sizes: D Inside-Eighth Page (BIW) (3 D Inside-Quarter Page (BIW) (3 112" 112" Wx I Wx 2 112" H) 112" H) $150.00 $225.00 D Inside-Half Page (BIW) (7" W x 4 H) $250.00 D Inside-Full Page (BIW) (7" W x 8 3/4" H) $325 .00 D Inside Back Page-Full Page (BIW) (7" W x 8 314" H) $350.00 D Outside Back Cover-Half Page (in color) (7" W x 2 $400.00 D Additional $20.00 for photo with ad a. 112" 112" H) Hercules Community Non-Profit organizations recognized by the Hercules Community Services Commission will receive one FREE ad per calendar year .(ad size eighth page BfW) b. The return of the ad only upon request. 4. 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Located at Woodfield Park, 1991 Lupine Road PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE The Herculean City of Hercules III Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 PAID POSTAL PATRON Rodeo, CA Pennit No. 23 �City Directory City Manager City Hall-General Information City Hall Fax Community/Swim Center Parks & Recreation Department Hercules Senior Center Finance DepUBusiness License Business/Community Development Public Works & Engineering Inspection Request Line City Clerk Personnel- Job Hotline Police Department Rodeo-Hercules Fire District EMERGENCY ONLY 799--8206 799--8200 799-2521 799-8291 799--8291 799-8219 245--8509 799-8253 799-8241 799-8240 799-8215 799-8204 799-8260 799-4561 911 City Council 799-8206 Council meets the second & fourth Tuesday of each month. Kris Valstad, Mayor Ed Balico, Vice Mayor Frank Batara Terry Segerberg Joanne Ward Planning Commission 799--8253 Commission meets the first and third Monday of each month. Richard Mitchell Trevor Evans-Young, Sr. Richard Wilbur Mario Estioco Melinda Manzo Community Services Commission 799-8230 Commission meets the second Monday of each month. Nicole Wilbur Adele Laput Ernie Garlit Ashley Connelley Jeanne Li Kenneth Jell Jagjit Bhambra Blue Ribbon Committee on Education 799-8230 Committee meets the second & fourth Thursday of each month. Beverly Williams Donna Chin John Gotelli Judith Peterson Marylyn Judan Paul Freese Hercules Library Commission 799-8230 Commission meets the third Thursday of each month. Jacquelyn Harbert Barbara Rowl Gloria Evans-Young Jorge Alfaro Selina Gill Daniel Mah Roberta Alexander or more information regarding meetings, please see our bulletin oard at the entrance of the City Hall or call 799-8215. Visit our ebsite at WWW.CI.HERCULES.CA.US CITY HALL HOURS: MONDAY -FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS Mayor's Message City Scene Public Safety Recreation & Community Rental Facilities Classes AdultActivities Youth Activities Martial Arts Senior Services Youth Services TeenActivity Program Sports & Fitness Aquatic Season 2002 How to Register 1 2-8 9- 12 13 14-15 16-18 19 20 21-22 23-24 25-26 27-33 34-37 38-39 Chief Editor: Doreen Mathews Co • Chief Editor: Claudette Wade Layout & Design Pedro Jimenez Marsha Reynolds Jenny Smith Kim Jennings �Mayor's Message Mayor Kris Valstad CITY NEWS About three years ago we completed a survey of our residents in an attempt to learn more about what you as citizens are concerned about and what direction you would like to see the City grow. We are about to launch that same program into action again. Your input is very important to all of us on the City Council and we really want to know how you feel about certain issues. Sometime before the end of the year you will be receiving the survey in the mail. It won't cost you anything to return the survey and it will only take a few minutes of your time to complete. Please remember this is your chance to let us know how you feel about the many issues that confront our community. Undoubtedly you have heard that the proposed Home Depot Project which has received the approval of the City's Planning Commission has been approved by the Hercules City Council. Your City Council has worked hard to develop a sound financial base for our community. At times that will mean putting up with a few more cars and a few more people. Just remember that these people are spending their money here in Hercules and creating sales taxes. One cent of that 8.25 cents fiows to the City of Hercules. Our Home Depot wil l generate about $350,000.00 per year in revenue to the City. That one store will produce more than the entire balance of the City combined. We are pleased that Home Depot has decided to locate here and we look forward to a long and very prosperous relationship with their company. If you have not had the opportunity to visit our new skateboard facility at Woodside Park, please stop by and take a look. After years of waiting we have finally managed to set aside the funds and find a permanent location for the facility. The project was completed on August 2, 2002 and the facility opened on August 5, 2002. It seems to be a "Hit" with the young people who love the place. Remember you must have all the necessary safety equipment to utilize the facility. Please be safe when you are there and please remember to take care of the place. We have always looked with a great deal of pride at our community. Hercules is a great place to live because of its people. We all take care of one another. In that spirit, please remember to be kind to each other and to go the extra mile to help one another. Slow down a little. If you are a few minutes late, the world will not come to an end. Remember our ch ildren and loved ones are on the same streets. �City Scene Highway 4 - A Seven Year Journey Special Olympics Hercules Police Support Special Olympics in 2002 The Hercules Police Department proudly supported Special Olympics Northern California with fundraising and informational activities again this year. Special Olympics provides year-round sport training and competition in a variety of Olympic type sports for people eight years of age and older with . '~ii~;····· developmental disabilities. The programs are FREE to all eligible athletes and are possible thanks to generous support from individuals and businesses, which believe in Special Olympics athletes. Special Olympics motto: Let me win. But if I cannot win , let me be brave in the attempt. This year the Hercules Police Department raised almost $5,000, which will be used to support athletes in Contra Costa County. These funds were raised through various activities. Hercules officers participated in Tip-A-Cop events at Applebee's in Pinole and and Chevy 's in Richmond. The department also sold Special Olympic T-Shirts. The Hercules Police Officer's Association sponsored one local athlete and the Exchange Club of Pinole and Hercules sponsored two athletes. Fundraising culminated with the annual Torch run , held on June 4th, when Hercules and Pinole officers ran through Hercules and Pinole carrying the Special Olympic torch. This year Shawn , a local athlete, joined police runners . Anyone interested in sponsoring an athlete or otherwise supporting this worthwhile charity should contact Commander Fred Deltorchio at (510) 799-8267, or e-mail him at fdeltorchio@ci.hercules.ca.us . -Special Olympics information may also be obtained at their website www.sonc.org. I • 2 �City Scene HERCULES LIBRARY NEWS Library Grant Application Under Review The City of Hercules filed an attractive, three volume application requesting $6.1 million in state Library Bond Act funds ("Prop 14") to build a new library facility in Hercules. The City's application, which was filed in June 2002, is among a total of 66 applications received by the State Library in its first of three Prop 14 application cycles. The 66 applications were submitted by 59 different local jurisdictions (cities & counties) in California. The 66 applications request $541 million in the aggregate with individual requests ranging from $683,819 to $20 million. The Library Bond Act Board, established by the legislation that created the "Prop 14 bond" will decide which of the 66 applications are funded. The Bond Act Board has $350 million to allocate in total. Competition is expected to be fierce given the large number of applications filed in the first cycles. Hercules started its library planning process more than two years ago to be prepared to file an application in the first cycle. If the State awards the City a grant, the funds will be used to build a new library that will serve as the Hercules Branch of the Contra Costa County Library. Hercules is the second largest incorporated city in California without a library facility. Hercules Library supporters are hopeful that the Bond Act Board will recognize the significant need to improve Hercules residents' access to library services. The City expects to be notified of the Bond Act Board's funding decision around Christmas 2002. The Friends of Hercules Library (FOHL), a nonprofit community group of library supporters, provides periodic e-mail updates about the Hercules Library Project. FOHL membership is not required to be on the mailing list. If you would like to be added to this list, send your current e-mail addresstoherculeslibrarv@attbi.com Need a book for A School Project? Try the Hercules Library Connection! Marsha - I suggest re-running the article on the Library Connection that ran in the summer 2002 Herculean. The article will need a little editing note change in the name (now called the Hercules Library Connection) and it might be good to try to make it have a "back-to-school" appeal. A Special Thanksl The Hercules Skateboard Park Grand Opening was held on August 5, 2002 at the Hercules Woodfield Park located on 1991 Lupine Road. This was a long awaited project and would like to give a special Thanks to Vice Mayor Balico, City Council Members of Fil-Ams, John Balico, Vernado Honrada, Jill Balico, Ronald Fernando, Jennifer Balico, Paulo Sorriano, Stephen Rosales and a strong voice for the skater of Hercules Janice Leighton-Armah, Joshua Edma, Eagle Scout who repaired and painted the Woodfield restrooms . We would also like to give thanks to Community Services Commissioner Ernie Garlit, Police Department, and City Staff who assisted with the project. 3 �City Scene COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT UPDATE As of Summer 2002, there are numerous projects and proposals working their way through City Hall, and more importantly, across the desk of developers, banks architects and engineers. Some projects are visibly under construction, while many others are nearing the construction stage of the development process. Frequently-Asked Questsions About Development "When can we visit a sit-down restaurant in Hercules?" Table-service restaurants require two seatings per day to survive. Hercules today is a bedroom community; with a relatively small daytime population and little commercial activity. Hercules first needs a vibrant daytime commercial core, and then restaurants will surely arrive. "When will the Home Depot come to Creekside Center?" Home Depot received planning approvals in May, and so is entitled to obtain permits to begin construction of their store at any time. "What happened to the hotel project?" Developers of a hotel project in the loop formed by the eastbound off-ramp of 1-80 have deferred their plans due to economic conditions. Designation in 2001 of a portion of that site as habitat for the endangered red-legged frog contributed to the deferral. City staff continue to work with the developers of the site. "When will the Capitol Corridor trains stop in Hercules?" Engineering and design work is well underway, 4 and the station could be constructed as early as 2003-04. Snapshots of Projects by Location Central Hercules District: Watetfront Quarter In the Promenade residential neighborhood, construction is well underway by Western Pacific Housing, with models complete and the first home sales accomplished. This neighborhood will eventually encompass 217 detached single family homes. In the Historic Town Center neighborhood, design development is well advanced for the blocks of live/ work building by the Bixby Company. Th is neighborhood also includes a parking structure of several hundred spaces, the Capitol Corridor train station, and relocation and rehabilitation of existing historic buildings. City staff is now reviewing the plans; Planning Commission will review these plans in early October. In the Bayfront neighborhood, the Bixby Company is in the programming and design stages for commercial and loftover-retail buildings. In the Refugio neighborhood , the Planning Commission has approved a tentative map for 78 smaller-lot residential homes. In the Transit Village, Bixby envisions additional multi-family and commercial uses. In the Coventry subdivision, Citation Homes has concluded sales. Central Hercules District: Central Quarter Planning Commission and City Council has reviewed a develoopment plan by Remediation Financial for apartment homes centered on a Main Street --the extension of Sycamore Avenue--in the lower Refugio Valley. �City Scene COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT UPDATE (Continued) Site work has commenced in advance of construction by Western Pacific Housing of a 56units of detached and multi-story duets on San PabloAvenue at Hercules Avenue. • 38,000 square foot industrial condominium building. Central Hercules District: Civic Quarter and Highway 4 Corridor In the Nottingham and Palisades subdivisions, construction is underway on model homes by Warmington Homes, 138 units will be constructed by Warmington. In the Bluffs and Shores subdivisions, advanced site work is being completed by Lyon Homes where 169 homes will be built. Santa Clara Valley Housing is constructing 234 homes and has submitted an application to construct an additional 53 homes. Eden Housing will be building 132 units of rental apartments which completes this 880-unit, awardwinning, master-planned development, the largest residential brownfield remediation project in the United States. City staff is working with Home Depot on their plan for a home improvement store and revitalization of the remainder of Creekside Center. Along Sycamore Avenue, work is also underway on the 78-unit senior apartment building; Rite-Aid is authorizing work to begin on constructing its approved building at Turquoise Dr. The City has taken over development of lands required to accomplish the envisioned relocation and expansion of the BART park-and-ride site at the corner of Sycamore and San Pablo Avenues. New Pacific Properties: Victoria by the Bay Refugio Vallely District Environmental and engineering work is nearly complete on the realignment of Palm Avenue under the BNSF bridge to Sycamore Avenue. On Refugio Vallely Road, KB Homes has begun site work for a 15-unit subdivision of detached single-family houses. KB Homes is completing sales of their 124-unit detached residential GRAI subdivision along Sycamore Avenue. Soil is being removed to create a pad location for the proposed Library. Eden Housing is proposing to construct an affordable, multifamily residential building on a site to be created adjacent to the Library and City Hall sites. Franklin Canyon District City staff are overseeing the preparation of environmental analyses for Green Park's proposed residential subdivision, as directed by the Planning Commission. North Shore Business Park Bio-Rad is submitting construction drawings for approximately 300,000 square-foot first phase of a main campus expansion project. Investigen has broken ground on its approximately 5 �City Scene Stamp Out Blight In Hercules Being a Good Neighbor Building Department Staff What makes a Good Neighbor? A good neighbor looks after the neighbor. One of the best ways to look after your neighborhood is to maintain you r home and front yard. Well-maintanined front yards make the neighborhood an attractive and safe place to live while increasing your own property value. A poorly maintained front yard can encourage crime and take away from the perceived quality of the neighborhood. Most people invest lots of money in their home and they don't want to see their investments erode as a result of neighborhood blight. What is neighborhood blight? Neighborhood blight is something that happens gradually. Blight begins to develop in a neighborhood as a result of little things ignored or left undone. Inoperative or industrial vehicles , tires , batteries, appliances, camper shells and garbage cans left in the front day after day, neglected fences, overgrown shrubbery and uncut lawns, all contribute to a perception of blight. Weather cond it ions take its toll. Over the years our homes take a beating from the winter and summer weather conditions. Many of the building materials used on our home have a limited life expectancy before the materials start to brake down and fail. A large majority of homes have had to replace roofing materials, windows and siding. A well maintained home will extend the life of these products. The building Department requires permits for this type of work and will inspect the installation of these items when it is time to rep/ace them. When painting the exterior of your home, repair any loose siding or trim areas, caulk all edges and seams, and choose a paint color that is complementary to the neighborhood . Some colors can be loud and offensi ve to the neighborhood and can give the wrong impression to passers by. Your front yard is an outdoor living room. The appearance of your front yard makes your public statement. It is your piece ofthe neighborhood and it tells passers by something about who you are and how you see yourself. Are you neat, meticulous, cons iderate, proud , and prosperous? A well-maintained front yard says a lot of good things about the person w ho maintains it and it adds value to the entire neighborhood . Most of what is wrong can easily be made right. Take a fresh look at your home using the following chart. Be a goodneighbor and help to stamp out blight in Hercules 6 �City Scene RATE YOUR OWN FRONT YARD Condition Do I bave an inoperative, damaged or neglected vehicle in my driveway or on the street? Do I have so many automobiles that I am using city streets and parking areas to store them? Are tires, old appliances, lumber and other items stored in my front yard? Is a large vehicle such as commercial van, diesel tractor, boat or RV stored in my driveway or on the street? Do I have overgrown shrubs or neglected landscaping? Are weeds and tall grass growing in my front yard? Are weeds and grass growing up through cracks in the sidewalk or in the street around my home? Is trash and debris collecting in my front yard? Are my front and side fences attractive, straight and in good repair? Do I need to meet with my neighbors to repair our mailbox rack? Is my home in need of maintenance or painting Do I store my garbage and recycling containers on my front yard? How would my neighbors describe the condition of my home and front yard? Yes No Your "project car" can be a neighborhood "eyesore". Consider donating the car, storing it in your garage or have it hauled away. Too many cars and not enough space is a common problem. Consider disposing of some of them or store them at a certified storage facility. A good way to determine the value of an extra car is to ask yourself how long you would be will in/( to pay for storing it. You may not notice these things anymore but your neighbors do. Debris won't go away by itself. You have to get rid of it. Commercial vehicles, boats and large recreational vehicles don't fit front yards. They are out of scale and out of context. Do your best to get them out of sight. Well maintained landscaping can make any home look like a palace. Take care of your plants and they will add immense value to your home. Low water use is one thing no water use is another. Stop by the City Hall lobby and pick up a copy of EBMUD's guidelines for low water, low maintenance landscaping. Tall grass and weeds suggest apathy and neglect Grass and weeds will grow anywhere. It is in your best interest to clip and clear this away. Consider checking your front and side yards every morning and every evening. Don't store garbage bags in your front yard. They may be in your neighbor's line of si.ght. If you live on a corner you have the additional responsibility of maintaining your side fence. Take steps to make your side fence a neighborhood asset. Consider painting the fence, plant a hedge or grow a vine to cover it. Many of the old mailbox racks have fallen apart. Work with your neighbors to build a new one. If you have an older home with nail-on siding, do your best to keep it painted. This will improve its appearance and increase its service life. Recycling is a great idea. Unfortunately recycling containers are not attractive to look at. Keep these containers in your back or side yard and out of sight until pickup_ day. Look at your front yard and answer this question honestly. As a homeowner or home renter, you have the power to address any of the problems listed above. You will feel better about your living space and so will your neighbors. - - -- -- -7 �City Scene IAN A. 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They may be running beginning ofthe school year. late, distracted and forget to look for cars. * A lack of traffic experience on the part of young students. * Understand that children are unpredictable and inexperienced in traffic. * A montoring public that has grown accustomed to fewer children in the traffic mix during the summer months. * Look for clues that children may be in the area: safety patrols, cross guards, bikes, school buses and school zone signs. * Obey school bus stop laws. When you see •• ••••••••••••••••••• flashing red lights on a school bus, always come to a complete stop. MOST FREQUENT CALLS * Drive with extra caustion in bad weather or when the sun on the horizon obscures vision. False Alarms Suspicious Circumstan ces Juvenile Complaints Miscellaneous Disturbances 107 23 17 21 112 22 120 38 16 17 27 19 4 9 1 7 * Clean foggy car windows and mirrors before starting to drive in the morning. Prepared by: Officer Ruben Rodriguez Other Calis: Assaults Simple Aggravated Burglary Residential Automobile Auto Theft Vandalism 0 10 14 15 15 10 10 9 13 1 6 20 14 18 9 �Public Safety Most Frequently Stolen Vehicles Auto Theft Statistics For Hercules January 1, 2001 - September 30, 2001 Total: 89 (Inclndes 3 attempts) Mo de)(s) Ranking I 2 3 4 5 1985-90's 1990-00 1988-99 1987-00'5 1990-99 Toyota Honda Acura OM Ford Camry, Corolla, Pickup, Van Civic, Accord Integra Pickup, Van, Suv, Corvette Mustang, Pickup, Escort Frequent Locatious Vi llage Park (11) Transit Center (10) Foxboro Heights (9) Bay Point (9) Foxboro Downs (9) R. Berri Paintin2 Commercial, Residential & Industrial Interior - Exterior Pressure Washing, Wall Paper Removal, Texturing & Cabinets (510) 819-8437 License #789942 Rob Berri email JRBerri@aol.com Ask about special winter rates. 10 Number Taken 26 22 12 to 6 �Public Safety The Hercules Police Department Is Actively Recruiting Police Officers, Reserve Police Officers and Police Explorers POLICE OFFICER THE POSITION: Patrol Officers currently work 12hour shifts. Under general supervison, Police Officers perform a wide variety of peace officer duties involving the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances , criminal investigation, crime prevention and suppression, case preparation and testimony, and providing information and assistance to the public. Police Officers participate in special details and assignments, including field training officer, K-9, investigations, motorcycle traffic enforcement and related duties. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: The salary for the position is $4,311-$4,998 per month, plus benefits. Entry Level Officers start at "Trainee" salary of 10% less while attending the police academy. * PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System) City pays Employee's 9% share, 3% at 55; one year highest salary; 1959 Surviror Benefit Level 2. * Uniform Allowance: $800 annually. * Shift Differential: 3% (swing), 5% (grave). * Education Incentive: $100 per month for POST Intermediate Certificate; $125 per month for Associate Degree; $150 per month for POST advanced; $175 per month for Bachelor Degree. * Medical Coverage: The City provides a dental .and orthodontic plan (Delta Dental) with fully paid employee and eligible dependent coverage. * Vision Coverage: The City provides a vision plan with fully paid employee and eligible dependent coverage. * Insurance: $50,000 life insurance and Long Term Disability policy provided. * Leave: Includes 10 to 20 days vacation per year, depending on length of service; 12 paid holidays (if working detective) or holiday pay' (if working patrol); 12 days sick leave per year. * Social Security: City paraticipates in the 1.45% Medicare portion only. * Deferred Compensation plan offered (ICMA). * Other benefits available. MINIMUM REQU IREM ENTS: Applicants must be a United States citizen (or resident alien with application for citizenship in progress); high school graduate, or GED equivalent; at least 21 years of age at time of appointment; possess a valid California driver's license (at time of appointment) and a good driving record. Applicants must be able to obtain P.O.S.T. certification and maintain fi rearms qualification. FURTHER INFORMAT ION REGARDING JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND APPLICATIONS CAN BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING THE HERCULES POLICE DEPARTMENT OR MISCHWA MURPHY PERSONNEL MANAGER FOR THE CITY OF HERCULES, AT (51 0) 799-8223. RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS THE POSITI ON: Service to the Hercules Police Department's Reserve Program is on a voluntary basis. Reserves perform a variety of law enforcement duties, both independently and under the direction of a full-time Police Officer. The City of Hercules requires a minimum commitment of 16 to 20 hours per month devoted to Reserve duties, which mainly consist of the preservation of peace, prevention of crime and the protection of life and property. In the commission of these duties, Reserve Police Officers will establish and maintain effective relationships with all members of the community, strive to achieve and maintain the department's goals and mission, and continuously enhance themselves through both professional and personal growth. Although the Reserve Police Officer is a non-paid position, some paid assignments are available throughout the year. MINIMUM REQUIRE MENTS: United States citizen; 19 years of age; no prior felony conviction; possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license. 11 �Public Safety RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma, G.E.D., or equ ivalent; A.A. degree (preferred, but not requ ired) ; satisfactory completion of the Reserve Police Office r's Academy, consisting of Modules A and B (proof of completion reguired). FOR FURTHER IN FORMATION REGARDING THE RESERVE PROGRAM OR REQUIREMENTS , PLEAS E CONTACT OFFICER JOHN GOODNER OR SERGEANT TIM STRATMEYERATTHE HERCULES POLICE DEPARTMENT AT 799-8260. •••••••••••••••••••••••••• •• BEVERLY SCHERF, PH.D. • PSYCHOLOGIST •• • •• •• 1500 SYCA-\lOREAVE., (510) 799-7495. • •• •• • • : SVlTEB9-B •••• •••••••••••••••••• • ••••• POLICE EXPLORER THE POSITION: Service to the Hercules Police Department's Explorer Program is on a VOluntary basis . Exploring is the young adult division of the Boy Scouts of America. Explorers are young men and women who join Explorer posts organized by businesses , gove rnment agencies a nd other community orga ni zat ions. The intent of law enforcement Exploring is to educate and involve youth in po lic e opera tions , to interest them in law enforcement functions whether they enter pOlicing operations, or not. Through involvement, the law enforcement Explo rer program establishes an awareness of the complexities of police service. although most law enforcement Explorers are given the opportunity to broaden their understanding and first-h and knowledge of the challenges and job skills that make up their community's police service. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 14 through 20 years of age; must be enrolled in school and maintai n a 2 .5 GPA or better; no criminal record ; able to work well with others and have a willingness to learn. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT OFFICER JUDY WAS HINGTON OR SERGEANT BILL GOSWICK AT THE HERCULES POLICE DEPARTMENT AT 799-8260 A ...... e .. ica's #1 Rated Vjnlll Wlndnws __ _ Certai nTeed EI . .• the Window Most Contractors Recornnoend 525 F i n..: Street Rodeo ~~ Chi d Care Hercu es Forni y Mond,,>, to Ftlq"y 6,15~ m - 6,50pm 510.245.3240 ... . n Id<:<\1p l.c~ For infants and toddlers Low staft to child ratio ' Age-approp,;ate acriviti "G"e:!t inqoor and outdoor pl.y areas Visit us online ~t W N W . hercu lesdty.comlciavca re 12 �Recreation & Community Services Administrative Staff Directory 111 Civic Drive, City Hall Acting Recreation Manager-Child Care/Senior Center/ Tiny Tot Services............ . ... ................... .. .... Marsha Reynolds Phone: (510) 799-8239 email: marsha.reynolds@ci.hercules.ca.us Acting Recreation Manager-Recreation Classes/Faci lities! Sports .. ....................... . .............................. Greg Dwyer Phone: (510) 799-8293 email: gdwyer@ci.hercules.ca.us Acting Recreation Manager-Community EventsJAquatics/Youth/ Teen Programs ............... ....................... ......... ...... .Pedro Jimenez Phone: (510) 799-8228 email: pjimenez@ci.hercules.ca.us Administrative Secretary. . ..... ...................... Jenny Smith Phone: (510) 799-8230 email: jenny.smith@ci.hercules.ca.us UPCOMING COMMUNl7Y EVENTS FOR FALL 2002! HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSE OCTOBER 31, 2002 6:00PM-9:00PM at the Community/Swim Center For more information, please call 799-8291_ Community/Swim Center Staff Directory 2001 Refugio Valley Road Facility Coordinator..... .......................................... Gaby Castrejon Phone: (510) 799-8291 email: gcastrejon@ci.hercules.ca.us Sports Coordinator................. .................................. Jason McKee Phone: (510) 799-8295 email: jmckee@ci.hercules.ca.us Aquatics Coord inator. ................. ................................ Mike Arwine/ Angela Curtola Phone: (510) 799-8229 email: marwine@ci.hercules.ca.us email: acurtola@ci.hercules.ca.us Senior Center Coordinator... ............ ............. .... ....... Janet Bewley Phone: (510) 799-8219 email: janet.bewley@ci.he rcules .ca.us Community Events Specialist ........ ... .. ........... ..... Janine Shaheed Phone: (510) 799-4630 email: jshaheed@ci.hercules.ca.us Child Care Coordinators Beverly Dupree... . ................ .........................(510) 245-4803 email: bdupree@ci.hercules.ca.us Diana FaiL ..................... ... ........ ......................... (510) 799-8259 email: dfall@cLhercules.ca.us CLEAN-UP DAY! Saturday, November 23, 2002 8:00 A.M. to 1 :00 P.M. Check-in at Community/Swim Center Appreciation BBQ @ Community Ctr. For more information, please call 799-8291. f!r~~WAg~ HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING DECEMBER 6, 2002 6:00PM-8:00PM For more information, please call 799-8291 . Gwendolyn Hill .................................. ................ ..... (510) 799-8224 email: ghill@cLhercules.ca.us Fall 2002 Herculean 13 �Rental Facilities ct1ity Rental - __ " 'I: ' Whether you are hosting a wedding reception, birthday party, or any other special occasion, the Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department invites you to share your precious moments in any of our available facilities. WELCOME! The Foxboro Community Center is located at 1025 Canterbury Avenue, situated in the Foxboro Neighborhood Park, This facility is best suited for small parties and meetings not to exceed 48 people, The facility has one small assembly room, restrooms, street parking , and a large outdoor park area induding tennis and basketball courts. This facility does not have kitchen facilities . . The Ohlone Community Center is located at 190 Turquoise Drive, adjacent to the Ohlone Neighborhood Pari<. This facility is best suited for small parties and meetings not to exceed 75 people. The Ohlone Center has one medium sized assembly room , a residential kitchen, outdoor patio, restrooms, and a small parking lot. 14 Fall 2002 Herculean The Hercules Senior Center is located at 111 Civic Drive, adjacent to the City Center Plaza. This facility is best suited for parties and meetings not to exceed 100 people. It has one large assembly room, with a wooden floor suitable for dancing. Additional areas indude a kitchen , outdoor patio area with barbeque, restrooms, and large parking lot. The Community/Swim Center is located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. This facility is situated within a beautiful valley surrounded by eucalyptus groves and open space. This facilty is best suited for parties, fundraisers, and other social events not to exceed 300 people. The Community Center includes one large assembly room with a portable stage, three multipurpose rooms, outdoor patio area, restrooms, and a parking lot. �Rental Facilities Facility Rental . Rental Procedures: For detailed information on rental fees, date availability, and application procedures, you may pick up a Facility Application packet at the Community/Swim Center during normal business hours. The packet contains step-by-step instructions for booking all of the City's facilities. Reservations will be received on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations will also be taken no more than one year in ad vance, and no less than one month prior to the event date. For more information, please call: (510) 799-8291. The Communrty Center Gymnasium is available for rental for volleyball and basketball games for private individuals or company events! Rental includes sports equipment, portable bleacher units, restrooms, outdoor patio area, and parking lot. Refugio Valley Park Gazebo is very popular for outdoor weddings because of its unique design and proximity to the lake. The scenic view and easy access provide a unique location for any outdoor celebration! Electricity is available, however, rental does not include tables or chairs. Woodfield, Ohlone, and Hanna Ballfields are available for private or company rentals. There is a two hour minimum on all field rentals. Rental of these facilities does not include sports equipment or field preparations. FaJl2002 Herculean 15 �Classes WRITERS These writing courses are designed for adults or teens who are intermediate/advanced writers. Participants will explore all forms of writin g depending on the interests of class members. Various forms will include biographies, autobiographies. journals, essays, short stories, novels, and poetry. Information on how to market one's writing will also be provided throughout the course. Location: Instnuctor: Fee: Ti me: CommunitylSwim Center, Resource Center Sue Clark $50 Res/$55 Non-Res 7:00pm - 8:30pm 31501-A Wed 09/04-11106 No Class on 10/30 41501-A Wed 11/13-01/29/03 No Class on 11/27, 12/25,01/01/03 HERCULES PUBUC STARGAZING Come to our public stargazing program conducted by experienced amateur astronomers for the benefit and enjoyment of sky watchers of all ages. If you are a teacher, bring your class; if a parent, bring your children. If you are an amateur astronomer, novice or expert, bring your own binoculars and telescopes and share your knowledge and enthusiasm. Please, no smoking oralcohol, and no ftashlights without a red filter. Dress warm. For more information, call (510) 526-5974. On scheduled evenings, call (510) 799-8237 after 7:30 p.m. Location: Foxboro Neighborhood Pari< Instructors: David Harris, Lance Shaw, & Walt Meadows Fee: No Charge 9/28 ,10/5,10/12,11/2,11/9,1217 Dates: Time: Saturdays at dusk * Weather permitting! Partly cloudy OK! TRADITIONAL FOLK DANaNG BY KARILAGAN INCORPORATED INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN Th is class is a unique opportunity for those interested in the SIGN LANGUAGE Philippine culture to pass on Traditional Folk Dances such as the Tinikling, Banga, Maria Clara, and Sultana to future generations within our community. Karilagan, Incorporated was formed in September 1995 to provide youths with a positive altemative to negative pressure, and has now joined forces with the City of Hercules Recreation and Community Services Division. Did you know that American Sign Language is the fourth most used language in the United States? American Sign Language (ASL) is a visual~esturallanguage used by the deaf. This class will introduce you to the fundamentals of ASL conversation. It will also cover some basic information about the deaf community and cultures. *Textbook is optional. These classes are ongoing and students may enroll at any time. Performances are held throughout the Bay Area, and all levels of expe rience are welcome! Active parent participation is required. Location: Instructor: Fee: Time: Location: Times: Contacts: Fee: CommunitylSwim Center, Press Room Elizabeth Lehman $45 ResJ$50 Non-Res Grades 6-12 - 2:45pm-4:00pm Ages 18 & Up - 6:30pm-8:00pm 31515-A 31515-B Wed Thurs Senior Center Friday, 5:00pm-9:00pm Jojo Delrosario at (510) 758-1819 $50 per family plus costumes 10102& 11/20 10103&11/21 for all clalss Grades 6-12 Ages 18 & Up �Classes GENTLE YOGA STRETCH BASIC FIRST AID TRAINING Medic First Aid is a basic eight hour training course in emergency care. CPR and other important emergency care skills are combined in the course, which allows the student to function with one consistent set of priorities in a medical emergency. The training is accomplished in seven modules of instruction , and students will receive a ,wallet card & certificate of completion. Please bring a bag lunch. Location: Instructor: Fee: 21508-A 31517-A 31517-B 41517-A CommunitylSwim Center, Press Room Delucchi's First Aid Training Certified Instructors $45 Res/$50 Non-Res, plus a $5 materials fee for certification packet and handbook. Sat Sat Sat Sat 09/14 10105 11/02 01/11 8:00am-4:30pm 8:00am-4:30pm 8:00am-4:30pm 8:00am-4:30pm HATHA YOGA By bringing attention inward to our movements and breath by directing our energy and by releasing mental and physicai tensions, yoga postures become a moving meditation . Consciousness is explored through the wisdom of the body. This class will consist of gentle and some challenging asanas (postures), pranayama (yogic breathing) and meditation. Please bring a yoga/exercise mat, thick blanket and an open heart and mind. Yoga is done with bare feet. Instructor: Location: Fees: Day/Time: Bonnie Pannell Hercules Senior Center Monthly passes: $28/$9.00 for drop-ins Sat 10:00am-11:15am 'Payments need to be paid d irectly to the instructor the day of class. This class will consist of gentle yoga stretches and conscious breathing to help tap into the innate wisdom of your body to restore energy, ftexibility, health and peace of mind. Everyone is encouraged to work within his or her own comfort zone and to honor their body's limitations. This class is suitable for beginners with or without prior yoga experienced students. For those students wanting a more challenging class and more instruction, the 10:00am class is recommended. Please bring a yoga mat, firm blanket andlor cushion, and a strap. Yoga is done with bare feet and preferably on an empty or light stomach. Location: Fees: Instructor: Day/Time: Hercules Senior Center $22 amonth or $7 Drop-In Bonnie Pannell Saturdays 9:00am-9:45am 'Payments need to be paid directly to the instructor the day of class. PRENATAL & POSTNATAL MOM & BABY EXERaSE CLASS This 60 minute class is designed specifically for the special needs of pregnant women and new mothers. The class includes warm-up, mild to moderate intensity low impact cardio conditioning, strength training and stretching/relaxation. New mothers are encouraged to bring their pre-crawling babies from 6 weeks of age. The instructor, a Certified Group Fitness .and Maternity Health Fitness Instructor is committed to designing safe and fun exercises. More information about the instructor and the prenatallpostnatal classes can be found at www.marieandron.com/maternalfitness. Instructor: Location: Fees: Marie Morel-Seytoux (510) 245-7587 Senior Center $40 per4 week series or $12 per class 31511-A Tues 09/03-09/24 5:30pm-6:30pm Prenatal Class Bring: water, pillow/Postnatal- your baby, baby front carrier, baby blanket and water. Wear supportive shoes and comfortable clothing. Fall 2002 Herculean 17 �Classes HERCULES COMPUTER CLASSES Beginner Computer learn all the basics of your computer-the mouse, keyboard, mon~or­ arx1 vital functions of your computer. In a few short sessions, leam hc>.Y to change settings, do fundamental maintenance, and essential concepts of computer language and usage. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Resource Center 3 1509-A Mon Cass Robinson $25 ResI$30 Non-Res 09/30-10/14 7:00pm-9:00pm Introduction to the Internet In this course students will learn the basics of the intemet. How to log on, surf, shop and search the intemet. Community/Resource Center Location: Instructor: Fee: Cass Robinson $25 ResI$30 Non-Res 31513-A TuesfThur 10/01-10/03 7:00pm-9:00pm In!ennediate Computer Learn the basic programs that come with almost every computer-MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, and MS Outlook. Get up and running on these great applications-learn how to set up your email and use it, hoYt to create and save documents, create basic spreadsheets and slideshaws! Community/Resource Center Location: Instructor: Fee: Cass Robinson 31510-A TuesfThur $50 Res/$60 Non-Res 10/15-10/22 7:00pm-9:00pm Advanced Computer Classes MS Word· Learn how to handle different lonnatting functions w~in MS Word: creating web pages; making posters, creating newietlers, cards or reports. This is an intensive and focused dass on this particular program. Community/Resource Center Cass Robinson Location: Instructor Fee: $75 Res/$85 Nor;.Res 31514-A TuesfThurs 11/05-11 / 12 Then visit our Website and Register On-line @ www.ci.hercules.ca.us 7:00pm-9:00pm MS Excel - Leam how to fonnat your spreadsheets, create fonnulas for automatic computation, hand printing, etc. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Resource Center 31512-A TueslThurs 09/24 & 09126 (510)799-8288 Cass Robinson $75 Res/$85 Nor;.Res 18 Fall 2002 Herculean (510)799·8291 7:00pm-9:00pm Community/Swim Center �Classes ROMPER GYM , Little Munchkins Daycare Come explore with your child as they leam and grow. Romper Gym is designed especially for the two to four year olds who want to explore but requires parental assistance and encouragement. Matthew Silveria brings over 12 years of motivating and training experience to assist parents in instructing their children to balance, control movement and grow in this upbeat experience.Planning a Birthday Party? Ask about our Tumbling Party Special! Location : Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria 838 Res/$41 Non-Res Sat 09/21-10/19 31526-A 41526-A Sat 11 /09-12114 • NO CLASS ON 11/30/02 TINY TUMBLERS Enjoy the fu n while developing body awareness. This class is designed for children ages 4 through 6 and leads students to learn stretches, rolls, balance and cartwheels in a playful and safe environment. Planning a Birthday Party? Ask about our Tumbling Party Special! Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $38 Res/$41 Non-Res 31522-A 41522-A Sat 09/21-10/19 Sat 11/09-12114 For All Your Oaycare Needs Call Sara (510) 245-0678 Experienced Care in Hercules for 7 Years· License #073402078 I I OIL PAINTING 9:00am-9:45am 9:00am-9:45am Location: Instructor: Fee: Quality Care & a Nurturing Environment Great New Location· Huge Outdoor Play Area Infants· Toddlers· Kindergarten Program Before & After School Oaycare • Homework Help Summer Daycare Program 10:00am-1 0:45am 10:00am-10:45am Have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix cclers, and combine colors. Students will also leam about lights, shadows, and ccmposition perspective. This ccurse allows students to learn on an individual basis at their own pace, while developing talents that they have been wishing to accomplish fer years. There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply information will be provided when registering. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center Maria S.C. Davi $32 Res/$35 Non-Res 21516-A 31516-A Tues Tues 08/06-09/24 10/08-11/26 1:00pm-3:30pm 1:00pm-3:30pm YOUTH OIL PAINTING • NO CLASS ON 11 130/02 GYMNASTICS This fun-filled class is designed for children 7 and older, and for advanced tumbling students, who are preparing for a more advanced gymnastics experience. Emphasis will be on balance, coordination, flexibility and strength. Planning a Birthday Party? Ask about our Tumbling Party Special! Location : Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $38 Res/$41 Non-Res Sat 09/21-10/19 31523-A 41523-A Sat 11 /09-12114 • NO CLASS ON 11/30/02 11 :00am-11 :45am 11 :00am-11 :45am Youth, ages 7-17 years, will have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors. Your child will also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. This course allows students to learn on an individual basis at their own pace, while making new friends and developing new talents. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center Maria S.C. Davi $32 Res/$35 Non-res 21521-A 21521-B 31521-A 31521-B Tues Fri Tues Fri 08/06-09/24 08/09-09/27 10/08-11 /26 10/11-12106 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm Fall 2002 Herculean 19 �Classes KARATE .rUDO Do you sometimes think about your child and worry that someone may be picking on them or that they may be in danger? Are you or your child interested in learning how to defend yourselves? Then come to me, Sensei Garcia! In my ciass, students will learn the basic fighting skills of Karate. Students will also learn self-discipline, self-esteem and confidence in protecting themselves. If you are interested in a trial offer. just bring the coupon below to the Community/Swim Center and receive one month free of Japanese hard style karate. This class is on-going and students may enroll at any time. Locations: Instructor: Fees: Mon and Tue Classes at 334 Rodeo Ave WedlThur Classes at Senior Center Fri Classes at Community/Swim Center Joe Garcia $55 Res/$58 Non-Res Monthly fee $35 Res/$38 Non-Res additional family members Mon & Wed Beginners (age 16 & under) Yellow Belt (age 10 & under) Adults Green & Purple Belts Tue & Thu Brown Belt Fri All Belts (open day) 51529-C 51 529-0 51529-E 51 529-F 51529-G 5:00-6:00 pm 6:00-7:00 pm 7:00-8:00 pm 6:00-7:00 pm 7:00-8:00 pm 6:30-7:30 pm September October November December January Students must have fighting gear to attend Friday class. "There is an additional fee forthe complete uniform. All orders and payments for the uniform are taken by the instructor. **ONE MONTH FREE COUPON** ·COUPON GOOD FOR NEW STUDENTS ONLY* *ONE COUPON PER PERSON, ONE TIME USE ONLY 20 Fall 2002 Herculean Judo is a martial art that concentrates primarily on throwing and grappling techniques. The striking and self-defense techniques are practiced only in Kata form. Judo has been an Olympic event since 1964. The instructor will take registration for all classes at any time during the sessions. If you wish to speak to the instructor prior to enrollment, you may call 799-9906, or you may visit the class. Location: Instructor: Fees: Ohlone Community Center Wayne Cunningham $40 Res/$43 Non-Res Monthly Fee $20 Resl$22 Non-Res additional family members Ages 5 through Adults- MonlWed Workout Hours: MonlWed MonlWed 51519-C 51519-0 51519-E 51519-F Septemer October November December 6:30-7:30pm 7:30-9:00pm 51519-G Ages 5-11 Ages 12-Adult January Congratulations to Jennifer Tutass of our Judo Club, who has had a great year in competition. Jennifer entered the Junior National Judo Championships in early July, and placed first in her age and weight division, as did her brother Don. On the second day of competition, Jennifer entered the next age group up, and placed third. The following weekend Jennifer traveled to Brazil, as a member of the US Junior Pan Am team, and placed third. All of this added to her second place win in the US High School Nationals earlier this year makes for a great year of competition. �Senior Services HERCULES SENIOR CENTER 111 aVIC DRIVE 799- 8219 Friends, Food, Fun and Companionship is what the Hercules Senior Program is all about. Join us for a day of actvities or just come and relax for a while. Our program provides a variety of social and recreational actvities in a friendly atmosphere where the emphasis is on hospitality. You will be warmly welcomed by our volunteer staff when you stop in to visit our center. Here you will find a variety of social and recreational services for all seniors. The Hercules Senior program and support services are available to adults 50 and over. Our actvities and programs welcome participation by adults of all ages on a space available basis. These services include classes, day trips, nutrition services, health screening services, multi-cultural enrichment, and much, much more! We strive to ensure a physically and emotionally comfortable environment for all, as well as encouraging socialization with peers. Please drop in and say hello to our staff and volunteers Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.rn. Our center will provide you with updated information on current and upcoming actvities and events. HERCULES COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE Location : Date: Time: I I Hercules Senior Center 111 Civic Drive, Hercules, CA October 9, 2002 3:30pm-6:30pm Get your blood pressure taken by one of ourfinest Rodeo Hercules Fire Fighters on the Second Wednesday of each month! 8:00am - 9:00am 9:00am - 2:30pm 9:00am 10:30am 11:45am TUESDAYS Tai-Chi Art Class Lunch Advance Tap Hula Intermediate Tap Beginner Tap 8:30am 10:00am 11:45am 1:OOpm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 2:45pm 2:45pm-3:45pm 3:45pm-4:30pm WEDNESDAYS Various Crafts Card Group Lunch 9:00am 9:00am - 4:00pm 11:45am THURSDAYS TaiChi Card Group Lunch Bingo 8:00am - 9:00am 9:00am - 4:00pm 11 :30am - 1:OOpm 1:OOpm - 3:00pm FRIDAYS TaiChi Low Impact Aerobics Bingo For Goodies Lunch Aerobic Line Dancing 8:00am-9:00am 9:00am 10:30am 11:45am 1:OOpm-2:00pm COMPUTER CLASS Would you like to leam the basics of computers? Leam to do letters, balance your checkbook, make a personal appointment calendar and more! Beverty Kegel will teach you in this hands-on class. POOL TABLE The Pool Table is available Monday, Tuesday and Friday. 1:OOpm to 5:00pm MONDAYS TaiChi Computer Classes Low Impact Exercise Goodie Store Lunch *Hercules Senior Center is the hostto the C.C. Cafe Monday through Friday: suggested donation is $1.75. Reservation must be made one day in advance before 12:30pm. BLOOD PRESSURE Time: ON-GOING ACTIVITIES Mondays Call for a time Free Free Fall 2002 Herculean 21 �Senior Services ADULT TAP AND HULA DANCE CLASS Joi1 us for fun and exercise! You will become adept at basic tap d<n::e steps while leaming dance routines choreographed to rTJJSic of the 30's, 40's and 50's. A new class being offered this Fa! is Hula Hawaiian style. Carol Rose is a local instructor with <Nef 35 years in the field. She had her own dance studio and trtls a State of Califomia Teaching Credential. Toosday 1:00pm-2:00pm 2:00pm-2:45pm 2:45pm-3:45pm 3:45pm-4:30pm Ongoing Advance Tap Hula Intermediate Tap Beginner HERCULES SENIOR CENTER 2002 TRAVEL SCHEDULE RENO TRIPS October 14-15, 2002 Fee: $49.00 per person EXTENDED TRIPS WITH PREMIER WORLD TOURS Heritage Highlights - 8 Days October 12-20, 2002 $3/week $3/week $3/week $3/week Great Trains and Grand Canyons - 5 Days November 10-15, 2002 San Antonio RivelWalk New Year - 6 Days December 29, 2002 - January 3, 2003 HICAP HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING ADVOCACY PROGRAM [);d your HMO increase your monthly premium from $0 to 520,530 or more per month? Having Problems with a denial of payment by Medicare. Do you know that starting February 1st that you can use your Medicare Card at participating pharmacies and save 10 to 47% on prescription drugs? Ii you want answers to these questions and many more, call and make a HICAP appointment. Counseling sessions are free and confidential. A trained experienced counselor is available on the 1st Monday of each month at the Hercules Senior Center from 9:00-11 :00 am, call (510) 799-8219. C.C. CAFE All people 60 and over get out of the house and have something nutritious to eat. Live healthier, socialize and have a little fun while you're at it. Visit Hercules C.C. Cafe at the Senior Center, 111 Civic Drive, Monday through Friday at 11 :30 am . The big lunch is served for a suggested donation of $1.75. ThaI's the best deal in town! Call (510) 799-8219 a day in advance before 12:30 pm for reservations. Your first meal is on us! Enroll with Westcat at (510) 724-7433 for free transportation to C.C. Cafe. Give it a try. You won't regret it! 22 Fall 2002 Herculean For more information on the abov e vacations and for Extended Trips with Collette Vacations and Premier World Tours, please contact Janet Bewley at the Herc ules Senior Center (510) 799-8219. AEROBIC liNE DANCING CLASS Exercise to lively music and learn popular line and circle dances at the same time! This aerobic workout is an hour long and is designed for all levels of participants. Dances are broken down step by step in this fun and invigorating class. Classes include proper warm-up and cool-<fown sections, approximately 40 minutes of aerobic conditioning and abdorninal work. Location: Days: Time: Fee: Hercules Senior Center Fridays 1:00prn-2:00prn $3 per week �Youth Services BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE FEES The following fees are effective for 02-03 school year at Hanna Ranch , Lupine and Ohlone Child Care Centers. These fees are based upon a four week billing period and do not include holidays and scheduled in-service (non-student) days. - Multi·Child 10% Discount for all Children's Programs - 10% discount on total program fees for families with two or more children enrolled in the same program. 15% of fees to be used for facility construction and maintenance. Five-Day Care Kinder Gradesl-3 Grades 4-6 Care 7:30am-S:30am Care6:30am-S:3oam Dismissal to 5: 00pm Dismissal to 6: 30pm Three-Day Care AM Care 7:30am-S:30am AM Care 6:30am-S:30am Dismissal to 5:00pm Dismissal to 6:30pm Late Payment Fee Registration Fee Late Pick-Up Fee $54 $108 $310 $403 $54 $108 $155 $248 $54 $108 $140 $233 $32.50 $65 $186 $242 $32.50 $65 $93 $149 $32.50 $65 $84 $140 $20 for first late payment $35 $1 per minute/per child AM KINDER PROGRAM The AM Kinder Program is for ch ildren attending Kindergarten from 11 :OOam-2:30pm at Ohlone Child Care and 11 :30am.3·OOpm at Hanna Ranch Child Care. These fees are based on a four week billing period. ~ $310 $186 $155 $248 Five-Day Care AM Care 6:30am-1 1:30am AM Care 8:3Qam-11 :3oam PM Care 2:30pm-5:00pm PM Care 2:30pm-S:3Opm Late Payment Fee Reg istration Fee Late Pick-up Fee Three-Day Care AM AM PM PM Care Care Care Care 6:30-11 :30am 8:30-1 1:30am 2:30pm-5:00pm 2:30pm-6:30pm Kinder $162 $97 $93 $149 $20 for first late payment $35 $3 per 10 minutes/per child TINY TOTS PRE-SCHOOL FEES These fees are based on a four week billing cycle. Little Learners TrrH 9:00am-l1 :OOam Resident Non-Resident Pre-Kinders MlWIF 9:00am·12:00pm Resident Non-Resident ~ $132 $139 Late Payment Fee Registration Fee Late Pick-up Fee $20 for first late payment $35 $3 per minute/per child ~ $58 $62 SUMMEruANNUALDAYCAMPS These fees are based on a weekly billing cycle. They do not effect the Youth and Teen Camp. See Leaflet or flyer for weekly fee schedules. $15 for first late payment Late Payment Fee Five-Day Care Resident Non-Besident $20 deposit for each week Registration Fee Core 8:30am-5:00pm $126.50 $141 reserved $140 $155 Extended 6:30am-6:30pm $1 per minute/per child Three-Day Care Late Pick-up Fee $76 $85 Core 8:30am-5:00pm $93.50 Extended 6:30am·6:30pm $83 Fall 2002 Herculean 23 �Youth Services BEFORE/AFTE RSCHOOL CHILD CARE The Child Care Programs run from Sept.-June and are for children in grades K-5. This is a recreation program that provides your child a safe, supervised and fun place to go before and after school. The children enjoy themselves with a variety of activities, including crafts, games, sports, a fun fitness program, clubs, cultural appreciation, and life skills. During the day a short time is allotted for the children to start their homework. The Child Care Programs are offered at Ohlone, Lupine, and Hanna Ranch Child Care Centers. For more information please contact the Child Care Coordinators listed below. TINY TOTS The Tiny Tots program is a preschool experience for children 3 and 4 years old. The program is designed to develop the ''whole child". Our qualified and caring staff assist your child in developing confidence and self-esteem. Children will learn responsibility and independence. Social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and creative aspects of the child's development are included in each day's program. A ll children in Tiny Tots must be completely toilet trained. No diapers or pull ups. Space is limited. The Tiny Tots programs are offered at the three Child Care Centers listed below. For more information, please contact Diana Fall at (510) 799-8259. *A fee of $35 is required at the time of registration. Registration for Before/Afte r school Child Care and Tiny Tots is now open to the public. For more information on registration, please contact the Program Coordinators at the phone numbers listed below. A fee of $35.00 is required at the time of registration for Child Care & Tiny Tots. Camps require a $20.00 non-lransfundable and non-transferable deposit fo r each week reserved. Bev erly Dupree at 2454803 Hanna Ranch Child Care Center 2480 Refugio Valley Road License No. 070215103 Diana Fall at 799-8259 Lupine Child Care Center 1905 Lupine Road License No. 070209101 CHILD CARE .rOB OPENINGS Are you at least 18 years old and looking for a year ro und part-time j ob with benefits in the exciting child care field?? The City of Hercules has openings for: Children's Program Aides Starting at $7.45/hr + benefits Children's Program Leaders Starting at: Leader I: $8.73/hr + benefits Leader II: $9.64/hr + benefits For more information or to apply, please call: (510) 799-8204 24 Fall 2002 Herculean r Gwendolyn Hill at 799-8224 Ohlone Child Care Center 1616 Pheasant Drive License No. 070210873 REGISTRATION IS BEING TAKEN FOR THE HERCULES TnwToTS PROGRAJ'1. Three Child Care sites available: Ohlone Child Care 1616 Pheasant Lupine Child Care 1905 Lupine Hanna Ranch Child Care 2480 Refugio Valley Road Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays ONLY For more information, please contact Diana Fall at (510) 799-8259 Give your child a chance to socialize with other children his/her own age. Music, Art, Language, Physical development! �Teen Activity Program • >~ i:ftI iiilIl[~ CITY OF HERCULES TEEN/ YOUTH COUNCIL The TeenIYouth Council are busy helping with Community Activities and Events. Our active Youth and Teens are demonstrating leadership skills through their participation in such events as attending and participating at the City Council meetings, interacting with the Hercules Senior Center and the Town Hall Meetings on Education. They recently met with the City of Pinole's Youth and Teen Council to sponsor joint Community Events for the Youth and Teens of our communities. This successful program recruits active members from the Middle and High School. If you enjoy working in your community and are great with making decisions for your peers, this is the program for you. We presently have a membership of 28 participants. All members must be between the 6th and 12th grade, a resident of Hercules or attending the Hercules Middle/High School. If you are interested in getting to know more about the Teen/ Youth Council, you can attend our meetings. Meetings are held althe Teen Resource Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules,on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 3:00pm4:30pm. Due to the popularity of this innovative group, we are currently enlisting City of Hercules Youth and Teen volunteers to be members in our Club. If interested, you can join now and apply for membership for the next term of September 1, 2002 through August 31 , 2003. Applications can be obtained from the Community/Swim Center or the Hanna Ranch Child Care site. Please contact Janine Shaheed, YouthfTeen Events Coordinator at (51 0) 7994630 or 8everty Dupree, Youth Services Coordinator at (510) 245-4803. I~~ "~W! • TEEN RESOURCE CENTER FOR GRADES 9-12 During the school yeardoes your Teen need access to a Computer or the Intemet? Need some homework assistance? Looking for a safe environment after school for your Teen to attend? The Resource Center now has access to the Hercules Library Connection to assist with writing essays, repcrts and to check out books. The City of Hercules Teen Resource Center provides 9th-12th graders an opportunity to use computers with intemet acoess and general homework assistance. For more infonnation, please contact Janine Shaheed, YouthlTeen Coordinator at (510) 7994630 or (510) 799-8291. Location: Time: Days: Fees: Community/Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road Teen Resource Center 3:30pm-5:30pm Monday through Thursday $2.00 Drop-in HERCULES LIBRARY CONNECTION! On July 1, 2002, the City of Hercules commenced a lim~ed library service that is now available to Hercules residents. Residents are now able to pick up reserved books in the Computer Center, located at the Hercules Community/Swim Center. Library cardholders will have access to library databases, the collection of the County Library system via two new computer terminals; search the Internet and request materials. All requested materials are sent to the Community/ Swim Center site for pick up. A new library book drop has now been installed and is open 24 hours outside the Community Center. Look for details about the availability of this exciting new service as they become available on the Contra Costa County Library's home page (www.ccclib.org), on flyers at nearby branch libraries and at the Hercules Swim Center. For more information please call the Community/ Swim Center at (510) 799-8291. Fall 2002 Herculean 25 �CITY OF HERCULES RE & AFTER MiID~LE SCHOOL PtROGR'A B- . T.~.~. S.P.O.T. ' M . E·-F-O /. ! 6th 18th grades a THE. SP.G.T (Teens of Hercules Empowering through Spirit, Perseverance, Out Reach, & Teamwork) is just the spot to be to get help with those challenging homework assignment and socialize with your peers in an exciting, fun safe environment. Our Skillful trained homework specialist are there to provide assistance in all areaS. Our Staff will provide arts & crafts, sports , and variety of activities and events catered excluSively for 6th, 7th & 8th graders. The Spot is conveniently located Before School at the Community Swim center, 2001 Refugio Valley Rd. , Hercules, 94547, directly across from the middle school, and After school The Spot is located on site of the Middle School , 1900 Refugio Valley Rd , Hercules ,CA 94547, Located in the multi purpose room. This program consist of Four sessions per school year most session are ten weeks each both am and the pm programs. Participants must sign up for each session. Deposit of $20.00 will be required to reserve your space per week. This will credited towards your tuition fee. A one time annual registration fee of $35.00 will be required per school year. These Fees are neither refundable or transferable. Multi Child 10'1'0 sibling discount can apply. Registrations for fall will begin on May 20th, 200.2 at the Community Swim Center. This Program fills up quickly. Don't miss out, sign up today for the fall program beginning with Session #1 August 27, 2002-November 1, 2002. For more information please call Beverly Dupree Youth services coordinator , (510) 245-4803 Or 510-799-8291. ' BEFOR~; SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGR.~'I 3DAY Weekly 3-0ays 10 Weeks 5day '\\'eekJy SOays 10 weeks 6:30am-7:30 am $9.00 $81.00 S I5.00 $135 .. 00 6:30am-8:30am $ 18.00 $ 162.00 S30.00 $270.00 AFTER SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOl, PROGR.~'I 3-Days Weekly 3-0ays 10 Weeks '~Vee kly 5-0ays 10 weeks 2:30pm-5:30pm $2 1.00 $189.00 53S .00 $3IS .. 00 2:30pm-6:30pm $36.00 $324.00 S60.00 $540.00 5·days In-Service Days and Holliday camp loos not included in the session or in weekIV lee. Sixth graders only are emiUed to anend holidays camps. Summer Camp is opened lor all Middle School grades. Please reler to Ihe camp Program coordinator lor tuition lees and location. All lees must •• paid prior to anendanceln the program. No Exceptions! 26 Fall 2002 Herculean �es§ Hours of Operation Mondav - Thursdav gam -10pm Fridav gam -lpm Saturday gam - 2pm Sunday CLOSED *No personal trainer on site* Weight Machines Cardio Machines • • • • 2 Treadmills 2 Cross Trainers 2 Bikes 1 Stairmaster • • • • • • • *Youth Fees: Adult Fees: Daily Drop-in Rates: $2 residents/non-residents Daily Drop-in Rates: $3 residents/non-residents Dynamite Pass: (10 visits) $15 residents $20 non-residents Dynamite Pass: (10 visits) $25 residents $30 non-residents Avid Athlete Pass: (25 visits) $37.50 residents $50 non-residents Avis Athletes Pass: (25 visits) $50 residents $75 non-residents *Youths between the ages of 13-16 Must be accompanied by an adult Smith Machine Incline/Decline Benches Dumbell Set (5751bs) Lat Pulldown/Row Combo Leg ext/Curl Combo BicepjTricep Combo Muti-press Machine Located at: Hercules Community Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Rd (510) 799-8291 Fall 2002 Herculean 27 �Sports & Fitness PEE WEE BASKETBALL LEAGUE 7-9 YEAR OLDS The Pee Wee Basketball program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball, with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills, as well as improving hand-eye coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fees include the following: a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, one round of league games and a single game elimination playoff at the end of the season, referees, and awards at the conclusion of the playoffs. The league is open to boys and girls between the ages 7-9, with beginner to advanced skill levels. The league must have a minimum of 40 participants enrolled to run the league, and a maximum of 80 participants will be admitted. Participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate at the time of registration. There will be a mandatory Parent/Coach i nformational meeting t o discuss the rul es and regulatio ns on Friday, September 20, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. at the Community/Swim Center. Please plan on attending this meeting. There will be five practice sessions offered. Practices will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00-5:15pm, 5:006:15pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 4:00-5:15pm, and 5:00-6:15pm. Games will be played on Fridays at 4:00pm and 5:05pm on Saturdays at 10:45am and 11 :50am, with each team usually playing one game per week. A ll Playoff games w ill be played during weekdays. Play offs w ill beg in on the Monday followi ng the last game of the season. Game times and days may change, depending on how many participants are registered and how many teams are created. For more information call the Sports Coordinator at 799-8295. Location : Fees: Community/Swim Center Gymnasium $75 residents/$85 non-residents 31708-A 31708-B 31708-C 31708-B MonlWed MonlWed TueslThurs TueslThurs 09/30-1 2/13 4: 00pm-5:15pm 09/30-12/13 5:00pm-6:15pm 09/30-12113 4:00pm-5: 15pm 09/30-12/13 5:00pm-6:15pm ADULT MEN'S BASKETBALL LEAGUE The Hercules Re creation and Com munity Services Department will be forming a Men's Basketball League. The league is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting the registration fee. Maximum roster size is 10 with a minimum of 6 players. All games will be officiated by certified basketball officials using modified NCAA Men's Rules. League fees include the following: staff, referees, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top 4 teams make playoffs), shirts for the Champions of the playoffs and trophy for th e 1st and 2nd place finishers of the regular season. Teams must provide their own uniforms or Tshirts that are similar in color and hav e numbers on the front or back. There must be a minimum of 4 teams to run the league with a maximum of 6 teams being admitted. Rules, regulations and lease schedules will be discussed at the Manager's meeting on Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hercules Community Center. Deadline: Team fee and rosters need to be turned in no later than Wednesday, September 11, 2002. Fee: $375 per team. There is an additional $5 fee for every non-resident player on eac h team. Where: When: Game Times: To Be Announced Monday nights 6:40pm, 7:50pm, 9:00pm 21111-A Monday 09/23-11/11 If you are interested or need more information, please call the Sports Coordinator at (510) 799-8295. 28 Fall 2002 Herculean �Sports & Fitness JR WARRIORS ELEMENTARY BASKETBALL LEAGUE 10-12 YEAR OLDS The Elementary Basketball program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball , with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! Players will lea rn to define their dribbling , shooting, passing and rebounding skills, as well as improving hand-€ye coordination. The league is opened to boys and girls between the ages of 10-12, with beginner to advanced skill levels. The league must have a minimum of 40 participants enrolled to run the league, and a maximum of 80 participants will be admitted. There will be a Parent/Coach informational meeting to discuss rules and regulations on Thursday, December 19, 2002 at 6:00pm at the Communitiy/Swim Center There will be fou r practice sessions offered. Practices will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00pm-5: 15pm, 5:00pm-6 : 15pm. Also Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 4:00pm-5:15pm and 5:00pm-6:15pm. Games will be played on Fridays at 4:00pm and 5:05pm, and on Saturdays at 10:45am and 12:00pm, with each team usually playing one game per week . Game times and days may change, depending on how many participants are registered and how many teams are created. For more infonnation, please contact the Sports Coordinator at (510) 799-8295. Location: Fees: Community/Swim Center Gymnasium 575 Res/$85 Non-Res 41706-A 41706-B 41706-C 41706-0 MoniWed MoniWed TueslThur TueslThur 01/06-03/14 01/06-03/15 01/07-03/15 01/07-03115 4:00pm-5:15pm 5:00pm-6:15pm 4:00pm-5: 15pm 5:00pm-6:15pm ADULT MEN'S FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming a Men's Flag Football League. The league is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 14 with a minimum of 7 players. League fees include the following: staff, referees, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top 4 teams make playoffs), shirts for the Champions of the playoffs and trophies for the 1st and 2nd place finishers of the regular season. Teams must provide their own uniforms or TShirts that are similar in color and have numbers on the front or back. There must be a minimum of 4 teams to run the league with a maximum of 8 teams being admitted. Rules, regulations and league schedules will be discussed at the Manager's meeting on Thursday, October 3, 2002 at 6:30pm at the Hercules CommunitylSwim Center. Deadline: Team fees and rosters need to be turned in no later than Thursday, September 26, 2002. Fee: $475 per team. There is an additional $5 fee for every non-resident player on each team. Location: When: Times: Hanna Ranch Park Saturday Afternoons 1:OOpm, 2:15pm & 3:30pm 21112-A Sat 10105-11 /30 Individuals are encouraged to sign-up on the player interest list for possible placement on teams. If interested or need more information , please call the Sports Coordinator at (510) 799-8295. Priority Registration (Hercules Residents Only): Starts 10/07 through 11 /01 Open Registration (Residents & Non-Residents): Starts 11/02 through 01/03 or until the league is full. Fall 2002 Herculean 29 �Sports & Fitness TENNIS CLASSES PEE-WEE TENNIS Lessons at several levels will be offered by long time local teaching pro Amado Lozano. Students will play points and matches against one another, discuss conditioning and the potential for entering tournaments. Pee-wee tennis is a comprehensive program designed to introduce children ages 4 to 6 to the game of tennis in a fun and rewarding way. Pee-wee tennis allows children to learn the sport quickly and have fun too! Beginner (Ages 7-14) 31701-C Mon 41701-A Mon 31705-C 41705-A Tues Tues Location: Fees: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $40 Res/$45 Non-Res (fee covers four lessons) (Ages 14 and up) 31702-C Mon 41702-A Mon 09/23-10/14 10/21-11/11 3:00pm-4:00pm 3:00pm-4:00pm 09/24-10/15 10/22-11/12 3:00pm-3:30pm 3:00pm-3:30pm 09/23-10/14 10/21-11/11 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm Intermediate (All ages) 31703-C Tues 09/24-10/15 41703-A Tues 10/22-11/12 3:30pm-4:30pm 3:30pm-4:30pm Advanced (All ages) 31704-C Tues 41704-A Tues INDIVIDUAL TENNIS LESSONS 4:30pm-5:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm All individual lessons must be arranged with the instructor and fees paid at the Hercules Community/Swim Center. Location: Fees: 09/24-10/15 10/22-11/12 Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $50 Res/$55 Non-Res (fee covers four lessons) Location: Fees : Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $25 per 30 minute private lesson $45 per 60 minute private lesson 'DAYS AND TIMES TO BE ANNOUNCED 31710-C 41710-A 09/28-10/19 10/26-11/16 OPEN GYM PASSES The City of Hercules Community/Swim Center Complex has open gym passes available for residents and nonresidents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry, while the nonresident passes are for convenience only and are set at the regular drop-in rate. Open Gym Passes are valid throughout the year. 30 Fall 2002 Herculean Dynamite Pass 10 visits Adult $25 Res/$30 Non-Res Youth $15 Res/$20 Non-Res Avid Athlete 25 visits Adult $50 Res/$75 Non-Res Youth $37 Res/$50 Non-Res �Sports & Fitness TENNIS FACIUTIES AVAILABLE! Tennis Court Rules and Regulations signs are posted at all City Tennis facilities. These tennis facilities are available to the public by rental permit or on a first-come first-serve basis. Hours and Fees YOUTH & ADULT TABLE TENNIS This program is designed to provide competitive table tennis action for all youth who want to improve their knowledge and skill of the game. The table tennis tables used are approved by the U.S. Table Tennis Association and th e International Table Tennis Federation. Join the crowd for this exciting program for an annual membership fee and drop-in pass. Refugio Valley Tennis Complex: Refugio Valley Road & Pheasant Drive Daily 7 am to 4 pm @ $4/hour/per court Daily 4 to 10 pm @ $5.50/hour/per court Location: 51708 SaUSuniHolidays @ $6/hour/per court Except Mondays & Tuesdays from 3 to 7 pm and Saturdays 3 to 5 pm for City Lessons Foxboro Tennis Courts: 1025 Canterbury Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Woodfield Tenn is Courts: 1919 Lupine Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Tennis Court Reservations Tennis court reservations are available to Hercules residents only; there is a O!1e-hour minimum on all tennis court facilities. Reservations are accepted at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Play is supervised by registered volunteers of the Hercules Table Tennis Program. Ohlone Community Center, 190 Turq uoise Fri 7:00pm-l0:00pm Sat 10:00am- 4 :00pm Fees: Annual Adult Membership: Drop-in 20 Pass Fee: Annual Youth Membership: Drop-in 20 Pass Fee: Tou rnament P lay: Recognized Community Organization $6/hour/court $12 per hour/court Private Organizations Commercial Use $15 per hour/court Court Ru les And Regu la t ions: Annual Family Membership: Adult: Youth: Ages 19 & up $20 Res/$23 Non-Res $30 Res/$32 Non-Res Ages 6 to 18 $10 res/$12 non-res $20 Jr. Pass Ages 6-12 $25 Teen Pass Ages 13-18 2nd member and up $10 Res/12 Non-Res $5 Res/$6 Non-Res Fees must be paid at the Community/Swim Center. Each participant must bring his/her receipt to Ohlone Community Center. 1. Tennis shoes must be worn 2. Courts are available on a first corne, first serve basis or by reservation 3. Drop-in play is limited to one hour and fifteen minutes 4. Waiting players must be present to hold position for play 5. Court reservations preempt non-reserved court play 6. City sponsored programs have priority 7. No food on tennis courts 8. No bike rid ing, rolle r skating or skateboarding on tennis courts 9. City sponsored lessons ONLY no public instruction. 10. Tennis Tournaments by permit ONLY! 11. Tennis Court Rules And Regulations Will Be Enforced 12. No alcoholic beverages allowed at any park or courts. Call 799-829 1 for further information. Fall 2002 Hercul ean 31 �Sports & Fitness II J AZZERCISE CLASS Jazzercise is a total body-conditioning program designed for everyone at every fitness level. Each 60 minute class of easy to follow fun choreography includes a gentle warm-up, 30-35 minute aerobic workout, muscle toning and strengthening segment with weights , and a stretch finale. The great cardiovascular workout with resistance training and stretching will increase your muscle tone, fiexibility, balance, strength and endurance. The routines are choreographed to today's hottest music including Top 40, jazz, country, funk and classics. Join at any time! No membership fees! Instructor: Location: Days: Kimberly Moffat (510) 724-7279 Community/Sw im Center Mon - Th urs at 6:30pm Tues & Thurs at 9:30am Sat & Sun at 9:00am Fees: Drop-in: $7.00 6-Week Pass: $75.00 EFT* Month Pass: $36.00 What to bring: Mat, bottled water and hand weights *Electronic Funds Transfer ADULT OPEN GYM BASKETBALL/VOLLEYBALL Open Gym periods are ongoing. Players , beginners to advanced , are encouraged to drop in. Come on down for an energetic game of Basketball or Volleyball!! Location: Fee: Gy mnasium, 2001 Refugio Valley Road $3.00 per adult $2.00 per youth Ad ult Open Gy m Basketball Mon Adult B'ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16 yrs & up Thu Adult B'ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16yrs&up Adult Open Gym Volleyball Tues AdultV'Ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16yrs&up Wed Adult V'Ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16yrs&up Youth Open Gym Basketball *Mon-Fri Youth B'ball 11:00am-4:00 pm 9-16yrs (*SUMMER TIME ONLY) Note: Open gy m programs are not available during league prog rams. 32 Fall 2002 Herculean Gymnasium for Rent Now you can rent the Community/Swim Center Gymnasium for Basketball or Volleyball practices, games and/or business recreational games! The gym is available on a limited basis. Applicants must be 21 years of age, call 799-8291 for further information. The City of Hercules Recreation & Community Services Department operates the Community/Swim Center Gymnasium which is available for lim~ed public use. Reservations will only be accepted ~ a completed application and payment forthe hours rented. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. All contact rega rding the reservations, fees, rental time and on site coordination will be arranged ~ the original applicant only. Reservations will not be taken more than one (1) month in advance orless than two (2) weeks prior to the planned activ~. An attendant will be present during the entire event.Adu~ supervision is required by applicant during the event. Applicants interested in renting the gym are encouraged to view the facility prior to renting. The gym has a maximum capactly of 100 persons for a sports event. *Standard rental indudes the main room with two (2) portable basketball un~ or two (2) volleyball units, portable bleachers and indoor bathroom. Advanced Payment Required Fees: (Two hour minimum) One day rental $50 Res/$60 Non-Res per hour 3 or more days $30 Res/$40 Non-Res per hour Attention local businesses!! The gymnasium is now available for public use for either Volleyball or Basketball, Monday through Friday from 12 noon to 2:00pm. �Come Join the Fun out in the Sun!! Location: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Road, next to Hercules Elementary School SKATE PARK RCLES A!,~l) REGULA nONS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Park Hours are 3:lXt pm to Dusk (school Year) Park Hours are 10 a.m. to Dusk CSummerlWeekends) Park maybe closed for repairs during operating hours No SkateboardiI1g or inUne skating on wet su rfaces Skateboarding and in-line skating are hazardous activities Skate at your uv.-n risk! Skate boards and in-line ska te only No Bicycles. motori zed vehicles or scooters allowed Helmets, Knee Pads. and Elbow Pads required at all times! Failure to Kear Helmets, Knee Pads, and Elbow Pads will subject persons to citation! Skating on pa rk curbs. parking lot, and entrance sidewalk prohibited. No graffiti or tagging No glass borrles Dispose of trash in trash receptacles No Smoking. _-\1coho1 and Drugs. Spectators must remain seated in bleachers No una uthorized pieces of equipment, obstacles or apparatus may be brought into the skate area • If these Rules & Regulations are not followed. the skate park will be closed until further notice. Fall 2002 Herculean 33 �Aquatics Public Swim The Hercules Swim Center is open to the public for playing, working out, diving, or lounging around the pool side in a beautiful outdoor setting. The Hercules Aquatic staff are certified by the American Red Cross and are fully trained in the supervision of aquatic activities, lifeguard training, first aid, CPR, and rescue situations. We ask that all participants of the public swim sessions be fully knowledgeable about our pool nules as listed below: All entries to the pool and deck areas must be paid admissions, including nonswimmers and chaperons. * • Children, 9 years and under, must be accompanied by an adult at least sixteen years or older. * There is a fifteen (15) minute rest period on all weekend public swim sessions from 3:45 to 4:00 p.m. All participants underthe age of eighteen are required to exit the water area and remain on the lawn or deck area. * Flotation devices such as inner tubes, water wings, noodles, air mattresses, etc. are not permitted in the pool areas. Only Coast Guard approved flotation devices are allowed with adult supervision. Full face masks, snorkels, and diving fins are not permitted in the pool areas. * * Diving toys, coins, water guns, etc. are not permitted in the pool areas. ,. Picnics are peffilitted around the deck/lawn areas, however, all items must be kept away from the pool side. No glass, breakable containers, alcoholic beverages. Barbecues are peffilitted by special arrangement only. ,. Public swim sessions are subject to early closure after the first hour of operation due to poor weather andlor if attendance drops below 25 participants. There are no refunds for canceled swim sessions. Days, Dates, & Times for Public Swim: Fee: $3 Adults (18 & older) $2 Youths (1-17 years) $2 Non-Swimmers/Spectators Free for Children Under 1 year Swim schedule: Sat/Sun Discount Swim Passes are available for residents and nonresidents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry. Non-resident passes are available for convenience only. with rates set at the regular drop-in rate. Participants with swim passes will be allowed into the facility 15 minutes earlier than general public for public swim sessions. Dynamite Pass (10 visits) Frequent! Swimmer $62.50 res $37.50 res $30 $20 $75 $50 non-res non-res non-res non-res Are you ready to begin a steady pool exercise program again? Why not come to the Hercules Swim Center to strengthen, stretch, and tone all your muscles. The pool will be open for lap swim during inclement weather unless dangerous conditions exist. Lap lane will be available during Public Swim until pool attendance reaches 250. $3 Aduffs (18 years and up) $2 Youth (14-17 years) Fall Schedule Mon-Fri MIWIF MfTfThlF Sat/Sun 34 Fall 2002 Herculean $25 res $15 res Lap Swimming * Pool rules are posted on the deck areas surrounding the pool areas and are necessary for the safety of all participants. Participants must obey posted nules and oral instnuctions from Aquatic staff at all times. ,. Swim Diapers Required! Adult Youth Adult Youth (25 visits) Fee: • No photographic equipment permitted. 1:30-6:00 pm Swim Passes * Proper swim attire is required. No cutoffs and/or leotards or street clothing. * It is requested that patrons be sensitive to the needs of parents to change their young children of the opposite sex in the locker room areas. 05104to 09129 09104-09130 10/02-11122 09103-11122 09107-09129 11:30am-l:00pm 11:30am-l:00pm 6:30pm-8:00pm 10:00am-12:00pm *No evening lap swim on Thursdays, Fall lap swimming hours will be announced in the Summer Herculean issue! �Aquatics Private Pool Rentals Reserve the pool for your own private pany! Rental fee includes: exclusive use of the main pool and/or play pool (Play Pool requires additional fee); grass areas, BBQ grill , locker room, no alcohol or smoking permitted. Umited availability. Small Private Pool Rental Only-(75 person maximum, Ages 9 and under)* Residents S4OIhour Deposit: $350 Non-Residents $6OJOOur Deposit: $350 Hercules Master Swim Club (HMSC) Combined Pool RentalsHourly Rates 1-20 persons S50 ResIS60 Non-Res Deposit: $350 1--50 persons S75 ReslS90 Non-Res Deposit: $350 51-100 persons $125 Res/$150 Non-Res Deposit: $350 101-150 persons $150 Res/$180 Non-Res Deposit: $350 151 -250 persons $200 Res/$240 Non-Res Deposit: $350 "There must be at leas! one edult chaperon (age 18 or over) for every ten (10) children i1 attendance. 'Certificate of ilSlra'lce is required for all pool rentals. These rates are specified under faciIy renlal rates. Novice W a ter Polo Water Polo will be offered for youths in grades 6th-8th on the Novice level. This course is designed specifically for children to learn the basic rules and skills for water polo. This is a 10 Week Course. 20914-A Location: Time: Fees: 09/25-11/01 Community/Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road 3:45pm-5:00pm $85 Pacific Masters Swimming (PMS) is an organized swimming program for adults ages 19 and over. Individual members may participate in a variety otways ranging from recreational lap swimming to international competition, however participants are not required to compete as a member of the club. Some members join for health, fitness, comradery, or just plain fun! When you become a member of the United States Master Swimming (USMS), you are automatically covered for additional accident and liability insurance during all sanctioned events and workouts. In addition, you will receive a subscription to SWIM magazine, a national swimming and fitness publication , and a PMS Newsletter in every issue. Membership also includes borrowing privileges from the PMS library, and the privilege of participating in any PMS water event, clinic, and training groups. For further information , please contact our Aquatics Coordinator at 799-8291 or 799-8296. Location: Fees: Monday-Friday Fall Mon-Fri MIWIF Main Pool $25 Annual USMS Membership Fee $25 for 10 visits $40 for 20 visits $60 for 30 visit pass $200 for full season 09104-09130 10/02-11122 11:30am-1:00pm 11: 30am-1 :OOpm Fall Dates to be announced in the Summer Herculean! Fall 2002 Herculean 35 �Aquatics Water Exercise/Deep Water Exercise The Water Exercise program follows sound exercise principles while using water resistance to improve your cardiovascular system, tone muscles, and burn fat. The course is designed for different fitness levels and movement abilities, using a wide range of musical tempos. Males and females are encouraged to participate, and swimming skills are not necessary. The Deep Water Exercise program is designed for the more energetic water exerciser. No advanced swimming skills are required, however, students must feel comfortable in deep water. This course is designed to provide students with a more strenuous cardiovascular workout than the beginner water exercise class. All students are required to bring to class an Aqua Jogger, which can be purchased at most local sporting good retailers or they are available for rent at the pool on a first come, first served basis. Instructor: Location: Fee: When: Wendy Kurtz Main Pool $40.00 Residentl$45 Non-Resident $7.00 drop-in rate TueslThurs Minimum to run: 12 people Session 1: 09/10 - 09/26 Session 2: 10/01 - 10/17 Session 3: 10/22 - 11/07 20904-M 20904-N 20904-0 7:00pm-8:00pm 7:00pm-8:00pm 7:00pm-8:00pm SHALLOW WATER/DEEP WATER EXERCISE Instructor: Anita Roger-Fields Fee: $7.00 drop-in rate $50 Res/$60 Non-Res $30 Res/$40 Non-Res When MonIWed Community/Swim Center Main Pool Location: Senior Rate: $5.00 drop-in rate 10 Visits 10 Vists for Seniors 12:00pm-1:00pm 09/04-09/30 benefits of water exercise: 1. INCREASE MUSCULAR ENDURAN CE AND STRENGTH 2. DECREASE BODY FAT 3. INCREASE RANGE·OF-MOTION . 4. IMPROVE ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING THAT INVOLVE AGILITY, BALANCE, COORDINATION, FLEXIBILITY, AND STRENGTH SUCH AS WALKING, LIFTING, STAN DING, CARRYING, AND REACHING. 36 Fall 2002 Herculean �Aquatics CPR for the Professional Rescuer Challenge Course and Lifeguard Training Challenge Course WINTER SWIM TEAM Winter Swim Team will be offered for children ages 4-18 on the oompetitive level. 20913-A09/03-11/22(12 Weeks) Mon-Fri These courses involve testing on ly for CPR for the Professional Rescuer (CPRFPR) Lifeguard Training and FirstAid in order to renew certification. Prerequisites: 15 years of age, pass a swim skiffs test, previous cetlilication in Red Cross or YMCA Ufeguard and CPRFPR. BRING YOUR OWN MASK Swim skills test includes: 1) Treading water for two (2) minutes, with arms across chest (legs only). 2) Swimming 500 yards continuously using crawl, side stroke, and breast stroke. 3) A surface dive and retrieving a 10 lb. object from a depth of 7 feet. Instructor: Fee: Anita Roger-Fields CPRFPR only Lifeguard Training CPRFPR & First Aid CPR Challenge Sun 09/15 20902-C $25 resl$30 non-res $50 resl$60 non-res 10:00am-1 :OOpm Location: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules. limes: Ages: 12-18 5:45pm-7:15pm 9-11 5:45pm-6:45pm 4-8 5:15pm-5:45pm Fees: First Child: Child: $160' Third Child: $75 'SAME FAMILY $210 Seoond Fourth Child: $50 Swimmers 15 -18 only have to pay $150 with no Deposit and no parent obligation required. A free 3-day trial for participants new to the Hercules Swim Team is available so that the participant can see if he/she are enjoying the team participation, as well as providing the opportunity for the coaching staff to evaluate the swimmer's ability. This 3-day frail begins with the first attendance. Lifeguard Training This comprehensive course provides American Red Cross certification in Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid. Students will learn how to handle special rescue equipment and emergency situations. Prerequisites: 15 years of age by last class session and pass a swim skills test which includes: 1) Swimming 500 Yards continuously using crawl, side stroke, and breast stroke 2) Swim 20 Yards, surface dive and retrieving a 101b. object from a depth of 1Oft. Instructor: Fee: Anita Roger-Fields $125 resl$135 non-res (including materials) Swim skills test includes: 1) Treading water for two (2) minutes, with arms across chest (legs only). 2) Swimming 500 yards continuously using crawl, side stroke, and breast stroke. 3) A surface dive and retrieving a 10 lb. object from a depth of 7 feet. 20901-D 09104-10107 Jobs! Lifeguards Needed! If interested in becoming a lifeguard, please give us a call. We have opportunitie~ in the mornings and evenings. For more information, please call: (510) 799-8228 6:00pm-9:30pm Fall 2002 Herculean 37 �HOW TO REGISTER WALK-IN REGISTRATION GENERAL INFORMATION 1. A ll registration is on a first come, first serve basis unless specifie d in the cou rse description. 2. Pre-registration for a ll programs is recommended. We encourage parti c ipants to register at least one week in adva nce of the course starting date. 1.AllwalkinregistrationsareacceptedattheCommunitySwim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Office hours are Monday thruThursday, 9:00am to6:00pm, and Friday, 9:00am t05:00 pm. 2. Pre registration is recommended for all programs at least one week prior to the starting date of the course. 3. Please make checks and/or money orders payable to the CITY OF HERCULES. 4. All registration fees must be acco mpanied by a completed regi stration form. A wa iver of liability is a lso requ ired for certa in activities as specified in the course description. 5. A $5.00 late registration fee wil' be added to a ll registration received one hour prior to a course starting time and/or after a course has begun . The fate registration fee will not be added to some e xtended course sessions untit after the second class meeting as specified in the course description. 6. Some courses may be canceled or combi ned due to lack o f registration . 7. Proof of residency wil l be asked upon registra tion . Driver's license, utility bill or oth er form of identification is acceptable. RESIDENTS ARE THOSE WHO RESIDE WITHIN THE CITY UMITS OF HERCULES. 8. Registration and p a yment for one session does not guarantee enrollment in s ubsequent sess io ns , unless payment is received in full for all applicable sessions. 9. Parents/Guardians must register their ch ildren if under the age of 18. 10. If there are changes ;n the course schedu le or if the course is full, you will be notified by our staff prior to the c lass starting date. 11. A mail drop is provided near the m a in entrance to the office if registration is received after regu lar business hours. PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF CASH PAYMENTS. REFUNDITRANSFER POLICY 1. Refunds and/or transfers wiff be granted on or before the first class meeting . No refunds or transfers w ill be granted after the first class meeting. There is a $ 1 0.00 service charge on a ll refunds/transfers initiated by the participant. MAIL-IN REGISTRATION 1. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure. Copiesofthe registration form maybe made ifmore forms are necessary. 2. Please enclose your payment information. P ayments may be made by VISA, Mastercard, Check, Money Order. Please do not mail or drop off cash payments. 3. You may mail y o ur registration form and payment to the HercuiesCommunrtyl SwimCenter,2001 RefugioValleyRoad, Hercules , CA. 94547. 4. A course receipt will be mailed to you confirming your registration in to the class. If you have not received verification of your registration by the first class meeting, please call the H e rcu les Recreation a n d Community Services at 510 799- 8291 . 5. [f your registration check is returned to you, the class is full and you will automatically be p laced on a waiting list. PHONE IN REGISTRATION 1. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure for each participant and program you are interested in. Make sure you have your VISA or Mastercard information available when you call. This information w ill inc lude the name of the card holder, the account number, and the expiration date. 2. Phone in registration will be accepted during regular business hours and/or by leaving a voicerna ll message on our registration line (799-829 1) if you are registering by phone after hours , please include all th e necessary inform ation on the registration form and payment form, including a contact number so our staff may contact you for further information in o rder to process your registration. REGISTRATION BY FAX 2. If the course is canceled by the Hercules Recreation and Community Services, the participant will have the option of transferring to a s imilar program, or wi ll be granted a futl refu nd. 3. Refunds may be given after a course has beg un due to a particular medical conditio n if a doctor's note is provided. The se refunds are at the discretion of the Recreation Supervisor. 1 . Please fill out the course registration form provided in thi s brochure and fax to (510) 799-8288 . VISA and M aste rcard payments will only be accepted for fax registration. ON-LINE REGISTRATION 1. Please visit our webs ite a t www.ci.hercules.ca.us to register for all recreation and aquatic classes via the internet. 38 Fall 2002 Herculean �City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form Parent/Guardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Oaytime Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Zip Code: _ _ _ _ Evening Phone:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ City: Participant's Name Birth Date (if under 18yr) 1 1 1 1 1. 2. 3. 4. Course Number and Title Dates Times 1 1 1 1 Credit Card Type: _ __ Mastercard_ _ _ VISA Card No. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ,Exp. Oate_ _,--,-- Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ Oate: _ _ _ _ _ _ __ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. r hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature:-=_ _ c-:-_-c----ccc-_ _ -c;_--:--,---_-,---_--:---:-::-_ _--:-_-,---_ _ _ Oate: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form Parent/Guardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age):. _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ Oaytime Phone:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Zip Code:_ _ _ __ ,Evening Phone: _ _ __ _ __ __ Add ress: _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ City: Participant's Name 1. 2. 3. 4. Birth Date (if under 18yr) 1 1 1 1 Course Number and Title Dates Times 1 1 1 1 Credit Card Type:_ _ _ Mastercard___VISA Card No._ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ ,Exp. Oate __I __I __ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Oate:_ _ _ _ __ __ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules , its officers , agents , and employees from any actions, su its, damages , claims , or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or om issions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature:-=_ _c-:-_-c----coc-_ _-c;_--:--,---_--:-_--:---:-::-_ _ --:-_-,---_ _ _ Oate: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) Fall 2002 Herculean 39 �THE HERCULEAN Advertising Contract Please complete and return pages 2 and 3 of the advertising contract. 1. DESIGN: o o CAMERA-READY (black and white advertisement and picture) SUBMIT ADVERTISEMENT on a 3 1/2" floppy or zip disk. 2. ARTICLE SUBMITIAL DUE DATES FOR 2002. Select the number of publications. o o o o Spring Friday, January 18,2002 (March publication) Snmmer Friday, April 19, 2002 (June publication) Fall Friday, July 19,2002 (September publication) Winter Friday, October 11,2002 (December publication) 3. ADVERTISEMENT SIZES: ADVERTISEMENT COST PER PUBLICATION: Select the following advertisement sizes: o o o o o o o Inside-Eighth Page (BIW) (3 Inside-Quarter Page (BIW) (3 Inside-Half Page (BIW) (7" W X 4 1/2" H) $250.00 Inside-Full Page (BIW) (7" W x 8 3/4" H) $325.00 Inside Back Page-Full Page (B/W) (7" W X 8 3/4" H) $350.00 Outside Back Cover-Half Page (in color) (7" W x 2 $400.00 112" 1/2" Wx I 1/2" H) W x 2 I/T H) 112" H) $225.00 Additional $20.00 for photo with ad a. Hercules Community Non-Profit organizations recognized by the Hercules Community Services Commission will receive one FREE ad per calendar year .(ad size eighth page BIW) b. The return ofthe ad only upon request. 4. MEDTHOD OF PAYMENT: o o $150.00 Check or money order (please make payable to the City of Hercules) MasterCard or Visa (credit card payments must be made in person at City Hall) 40 Fall 2002 Herculean �GRACE ABARIENTOS REAL ESTATE BROKEHIOWNER 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE - AREA SPECIALIST II (510) 799-1670 EVERY PROPERTY I LIST TURNS TO SOLD TO ITS HIGHEST VALUE WITH IN A VERY SHORT TIME ALONG WITH MY LOW DISCOUNTED FEES & OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL FULL SERVICE. LIST - BUY - GET A LOAN OR REFINANCE WITH ME AND RECEIVE: FREE 1 YEAR HOME WARRANTY OR FREE TERMITE INSPECTION FREE INTERNET MARKETING FREE HOME STAGING CONSULTATION FREE APPRAISAL (REBATE) CALL ME WITH NO COST TO FIND OUT THE MARKET VALUE OF YOUR PROPERTY : LOAN PREQUALIFICATION .. I DONT JUST PROMISE... I DEUVER! • REALlY & WAN PROVIDERS Emall: Grabarl@aoLcom �WHY ARE 37 MILLION CARS INSURED WITH STATE FARM? 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OFCITYLOOO THE HtRCULEAJ'If" . 1978 FIRST CULTURAL FESTNAL WOODFIELD :-0 .PARK • • • CENTENNIAL . • • a 0" • • • • • • • LI ~ " • CITY HALL . (> 1987 " NEW o • 2000 CITY'S > I . 1999 FIRST 24 HOUR RELAY CHALLENGE • 2001 HWY 4 IMPROVEMENT PRSRT STD u.s. City of Hercules 111 Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 POSTAGE PAID Rodeo,CA Permit No. 23 POSTAL CUSTOM ER �City Directory City Manager City Hall-General Information City Hall Fax Community/Swim Center Parks & Recreation Department Hercules Senior Center Finance DepUBusiness License Business/Community Development Public Works & Engineering Inspection Request Line City Clerk Personnel - Job Hotline Police Department Rodeo-H ercules Fire District EMERGENCY ONLY 799-8206 799-8200 79!:>-2521 79!:>-8291 79&-8291 799-<3219 245-6509 799-8253 799-8241 799-8240 79&-8215 79&-8204 799-8260 799-4561 911 City Council 799-8206 Councif meets the second & fourth Tuesday of each month. Kris Valstad , Mayor Ed Balico, Vice Mayor Frank Batara Terry Segerberg Joanne Ward 799-8253 Planning Commission Commission meets the first and third Monday of each month. Richard Mitchell Trevor Evans-Young, Sr. Richard Wilbur Mario Estioco Melinda Manzo Community Services Commission 799-8230 Commission meets the second Monday of each month. Nichole Wilbur Adele Laput Marylyn Judan Kin Kin Sandhu Jeanne Li Kenneth Jett Stephen Rosales Blue Ribbon Committee on Education 799-8230 Committee meets the second & fourth Thursday of each month. Beverly Williams Donna Chin John Gotelli Judith Peterson Liddell Kam Marylyn Judan Paul Freese Hercules Library Commission 799-<3230 Commission meets the third Thursday of each month. Jacquelyn Harbert Barbara Rowl Gloria Evans-Young Jorge Alfaro or more information regarding meetings, please see our bulletin oard at the entrance of the City Ha" or call 799·8215. Visil our ebsite at WWW.CI.HERCULES.CA.US CITY HALL HOURS: MONDAY -FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS Mayor's Message City Scene Public Safety Recreation & Community Rental Facilities Classes AdultActivities Youth Activities Martial Arts Senior Services Youth Services Teen Activity Program Sports & Fitness Aquatic Season 2002 1 2 6 15 15 17 20 21 22 24 27 31 35 Chief Editor: Claudette Wade Layout & Design: Pedro Jimenez Marsha Reynolds Jenny Smith �Mayor's Message Mayor Kris Valstad BRIGHTER DAYS FOR HERCULES! Over the next 12 months we will all witness the beginning ofa brighter day for Hercules. All of us on the City Council are very excited about the development that is being created. There are still many challenges for our community. We have worked hard to bring commercial development to Hercules, to create a dependable source of sales tax revenue. The cost of delivering essential city services like public safety grows each year and we need a way to pay for them withont asking for additional property taxes. As the new development begins to take shape, there will be construction projects all over Hercules. One ofthe first major street projects will be the extension of Sycamore from San Pablo to the Waterfront development. Our project with Home Depot continues to work its way through the approval process. As this article is being written, a subcommittee of the City Council and Planning As our Olympic Team competed for the Gold at the XIX Commission are reviewing the first subnlissions on the Olympic Games of Salt Lake 2002, we all watched the project. With funnal review ofthe project set for April, it best athletes our nation had to offer, competing and giving is hoped the project can begin construction in August of their very best to represent our COuntlY. During the past this year. twelve months we have seen America at its very best. • From the tragedy of September eleventh, to the War on Terrorism, to the Olympic Games; we have been on the world's stage and the world has watched our nation not merely survive but shine. Here in Hercules we often boast of our city's cultural and racial diversity, we boast of how well we all live and work together. Each day laskyou to remember how important we all are. Our community is experiencing a metamorphosis that will, for the next 100 years, establish Hercules as one of the prenlier locations in West Contra Costa County. From the Capital Corridor Train Station and Waterfront, to the Neo-Traditional Town Center a well-planned community is well on its way toward reality. Spring 2002 Herculean �City Scene New Development!!! NEW COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT In addition to the Jack-In-The-Box Restaurant, Starbucks Coffee House and Radio Shack, the property owner has been working to occupy the remaining vacant storefronts at the south-east corner of San Pablo and Sycamore Avenues. Koll Development Company has completed construction of a 49,805 square foot building in the North Shore Business Park allowing AC Paper Company to relocate from Berkeley to this new facility. The Planning Commission has approved plans submitted by the Penterra Development Company for the construction of 167,000 square feet of commercial space on the west side of San Pablo Avenue at Sycamore Avenue . The Penterra Company is working with staff to get the project approvals before the building permits can be issued. The Chevron Gasoline Company has shown an interest in developing a station at this site. A conceptual land use plan is being prepared which includes construction of a hotel and complimentary service in "Hospitality Corridor" located along the south side of Highway 4 and east of Interstate 80. Construction and building plans have been approved for a single story Rite Aide pharmacy/ drugstore at Turquoise Drive and Sycamore Avenue across from McDonald's. Home Depot is in the process of preparing a site plan for the construction of a home improvement center along with the redevelopment of the entire Creekside Shopping Center. Bio-Rad Laboratories has received Planning Commission approval for the expansion of their corporate campus in the Northshore Business Park. The complete build-out will be done in three phases and will total approximately one million square feet in floor area. Bio-Rad currently has 250,000 square feet in office/laboratory space. 2 Spring 2002 Herculean A Phoenix based company, Remediation Financiallncorporated, is proposing a residential and commercial rnixed-use development to be located west of San Pablo and south of the North Shore Business Park. At present, the entire concept needs to be reviewed prior to submittal of an application. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • • •• • BEVERLY SCHERF, PH.D. PSYCHOLOGIST •• • • ••• •• •• • •• (510) 799-7495 SYCAMOREAVE., • 1500 • SUITEB9-B •• HERCULES, CA 94547 PSY 16604 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• �City Scene New Development!!! NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT Schuler Homes of California has completed the construction of 98 single-family homes located west of San Pablo Avenue and north of Athena. The second phase of the project for 36 additional single-family homes is currently under construction. Citation Homes is in the process of completing the construction of their forty single-family homes located north of Santa Fe Avenue and East of Pinole Street. Western Pacific Housing has submitted their plan to construct 218 single family homes in the waterfront area. New Pacific Properties has proposed the construction of 880 homes on the former Pacific Refinery site on San Pablo Avenue. Grading has begun to prepare the site for construction. Warmington Homes has begun its Planning Commission approval to construct the house designs. Plans have been approved for the construction of a senior housing facility on the corner ofTurquoise Drive and Sycamore Avenue. The developer is proposing a four-story building, which will provide a maximum of 78 units. A Specific Plan is being developed for the construction of homes in the Franklin Canyon Golf Course area. The plan will include the development of 150 acres, construction of a hotel and a new residential community of 577 homes. Kaufman and Broad is in the process of developing a mixed-use project that includes residential and expansion of the Civic Center complex. Construction of the 125 single-family homes is underway. Kaufman and Broad has also received approval for the construction of 15 houses along Refugio Valley Road next to the existing Country Run development. The Planning Commission has approved a 56 unit residential development at the northwest intersection of San Pablo and Hercules Avenue. RODEO HOME FOR THE ELDERLY Residential Board and Care Facility "Our mission is to provide quality care for your MOM and DAD in a home-like setting environment". Our services include: 24 hour personalized care Supervised medication Nutritious meals and snacks Daily laundry services Indoor and outdoor activities Ambulatory and non-ambulatory Private and semi-private rooms "Must see to appreciate" Locations: ~IS Violet Road, Hercules 769 Windward Dr. , Rodeo ~icense #071441070 License # 071441240 For more information, please call: Gerry or Tita Escalada (SI0) 367-4S96 or (S IO) 24S-291O Spring 2002 Herculean 3 �City Scene When is a Permit Necessary? Building Permits The Building Depaltment receives numerous calls with questions about what types of replacement or repair items require building penn its. There are only a few items in the C niform Building Code that are allowed to be repaired or erected without the benefit of a building permi!. These are asfollows: - Retaining walls less than three feet in height and three feet awa'· fro m the property line or other structures (must be field verified by the City Engineer). - Tool sheds less than 120 square feet in area. - Decks less than 30 inches measured ITom the highest POllL Building Pennits are required before any construction is started and can be obtained from the Building Department at City Hall, 111 Civic Drive. Prior to obtaining a building pennit, you must have approval from the Community Development Department with respect to zoning and allowable locations. Those homes that reside within a Home Owner'sAssociation (HOA) development must have HOA approval of the proposed project. The Building Department requires three sets of plans for the plan checking process on small projects, which can be drawn by the homeowner. For room additions and larger projects the Building Department requires: - Flat concrete work. Some of the items that require Building Permits and inspecuons are: iil>crallation of a new roof. installation of furnaces and water heaters. Installation of retrofit vinyl windows. lllicrallation of vinyl siding. installation of a new fi·ont door. Replacement and repairs to weather damaged siding. Installation of exterior stucco. O,·erhead patio structures. Storage buildings in the side yard or over 120 square feet. Carports for additional parking. Bathroom and kitchen remodeVrepairs . .-\ny electrical or plumbing work. The property owner is responsible for insuring that pennits are obtained for work being done on their property. To reduce an y problems in the future, make sure your contractor is licensed by the State of California Contractors Licensing Board and obtains building permits ITom the City Building Department for all your home improvements. Proj ects that do not have valid building permits will receive a letter ITom the city Code Enforcement Officer. Lack of permits can cause problems, should you consider selling your home. 4 Spring 2002 Herculean Three sets of plans Two set of engineer's soils repOlt. Two sets of Title 24 energy calculations. Two sets of structural calculations. As a reminder, any work to be done on driveway approaches and sidewalks in ITont of homes require permits from the Publi c Works Department. For information call regarding these types of permits, please contact Gary Stone at (510) 799-8247. If you have any questions about building construction please call Gary West, Building Official, Building Inspection Division, (5 I 0) 799-8244 or (51 0) 799-8241. R. Berri Paintin2 Commercial, Residential & Industrial Interior - Exterior Pressure Washing, Wall Paper Removal, Texturing & Cabinets (510) 819-8437 License #789942 Rob Berri email JRBerri@ aoLcom �City Scene The Ramon S. Taraya Scholarship Fund Corporation Scholarships Available Applications are now being accepted for the Ramon S. Taraya Scholarship 200212003. Individuals must meet the following criteria to be eligible. • • • • Must have a cumulate grade point average of2.0 or above. Must be current resident of City ofHercules (minimum 2 year residency requirement) Must submit a completed application. Must submit a one page type written essay answering the question: "What would you give President Bush to encourage diversity, tolerance and/or patriotism after the September 11 th tragedy?" Applications are available at City Hall, III Civic Drive or can be requested via e-mail at taraya_ scholarship@hotmail.com. Deadline to submit completed application packet April 8, 2002. Scholarships are only available to students who will be attending college (including vocational and technical schools) during the Fall semester of the 2002/2003 academic year. Verification of enrollment will be required prior to disbursement of funds. The Ramon S. Taraya Scholarship Fund Corporation 1623 Swallow Way Hercules, CA 94547 BILL PRATHER REALTOR SINCE 1975! Thinking of Selling? See what my E·MARKETING Campaign can do for you! Visit: www.visualtour.com. Check Tour #40390. Area Resident since 1942! Hercules Resident since 1978! NO ONE knows the Area Better! Office: 510-245-9901 Fax: 510-245-9906 E-mail: wprather@pacbell.net Security Pacific Real Estate Brokerage Spring 2002 Herculean 5 �Public Safety Hercules Police New Police Officers Officer Ezra Tafe sse joined the Hercules Poli ce Department on October 23, 200 1 after successfull y completing the police academy at the A lameda County Sheriffs' Regional Training Center. The police academy was a 27-week program focusing on various academic subjects and practical skills necessary to perform tbe duties of a police officer. Officer Tafesse grew up in Hercules and attended John Swett High School in Crockett. He graduated from Diablo Valley College with an AA Degree in Liberal Arts and transferred to the University of Arizona, where he earned a BA degree in Sociology with a minor in Criminal Justice. Officer Tafesse has also served in the United States Army Reserve for five years. He holds the rank of sergeant and is an Imagery Analyst in tbe Military Intelligence Corps. Ezra enjoys watching sports, working out with weights, and reading mystery novels. The Hercules Police Department is proud to welcome Ezra as a member of our team. The Hercules Police Department is pleased to annou nce the addition of Connie Van Putten as a Hercules' Reserve Officer. Connie boasts a wealth of police experience, hav109 served over 35 years in Law Enforcement. She began her career as a Policewoman Detective with the San Diego Police Department. She worked for San Diego for 23 years as a Field Training Officer, Police Academy Advisor, and was also the first woman promoted to tbe rank of Sergeant and later Lieutenant. Connie was employed as a Police Captain, by the Union City Police Department, from 1988 until her retirement in December of2000. While in Union City, Connie worked in each of the department's divisions; Field Operations, Admmlstrative Services, and Support Services. Connie enjoys riding motorcycles, scuba diving, attending major league baseball games and baking. She also serves as a volunteer for tbe Boy Scouts San Francisco Bay Area Council and tbe Prevent Blindness Association of Northem California. The police department w ill benefit greatly from the knowledge and experience she possesses . Connie is currently assigned to tbe Services Division where she conducts follow-up witl] crime victims. She also be working for the patrol division, on routine patrol and specialized assignments, as a reserve police officer. w'ill Ezra Tafesse, Hercules Police Officer 6 Spring 2002 Herculean Connie Van Putten, Reserve Police Officer �Public Safety Now Accepting Applications Second Annual Citizen Police Academy THE POLICE DEPARTMENT HAS A NEW K-9!! Wednesday Evenings 7-9 PM May 16 through August 14, 2002 The Hercules Police Department has started 2002 with a new police K-9. Sabre comes to us from Holland and is a 14-month old brown and black Malinois (Mal' -NWah), a prototype Shepherd breed. He will be the partner of Officer John Goodner and will help our department w ith apprehending suspects, article searches, and protecting our officers. Future training will also expand Sabre into the area of narcotics detection. Citizen Police Academy participants are selected by the Chief of Police and staff through an application process. Applications are available at the Police Department and City Hall. Enrollment is limited to twenty-five students per academy class. Candidates for the Citizen Police Academy must meet the following standards: Minimum Age of 18 Live or Work in the City of Hercules No Felony Convictions No Misdemeanor Convictions within One Year ofApplication Any requirement may be waived or modified upon review and approval ofthe Chief of Police. Applications are available at the Hercules Police Department, III Civic Drive, Hercules CA94547 . Contact Commander Tom Muehleisen, (510) 799-8280, for additional information. Application deadline is May 8, 2002. Here are some comments fi'om citizens who attended our 2001 Citizen Academy: Subjects were all perfectly presented. Presenters were all knowledgeable, understanding and nice p eople. The Hercules Police Dept. rolled out the red carpet to ensure this program was a success . . I've heard that some programs in other areas are not as comprehensive as the one we had. Sabre with Officer Goodner 1 liked all the fieldwork. Taking field trips were fim. Thank you so much for such a wonderfi" experience. An opportunity to know all of you officers. I'm humbled and gratefi,z. Spring 2002 Herculean 7 �Public Safety Most Frequently Stolen Vehicles Auto Theft Status Quo in 2001 Iri 100 I there were 120 reports of auto thefts lD Hercules. 1hIS is a slight reduction compared to the 2000 figure of 126. Over 50 percent of the vehicles taken were Toyotas or Hondas. The Police Department has continued street-level enforcement effoI1S. Hercules officers recovered 64 vehicles from Hercules and other jurisdictions and made 18 arrests fo r auto thefts in 200 I. Ninety percent of all vehicles taken from Hercules in 200 I were recovered by January 15,2002. 14) T-·---· ~--. - . I 126 120 r 12:1 I 102 ~ 100 " In addition to Patrol efforts, Hercules Police also coordinate or assist with at least one Auto Theft Task Force Operation each U ~ year. This is a combined effort with the California Highway Patrol, Pinole Police Department, Contra Costa Sheriff, Parole, & Probation. These are highly visible operations and target areas of high auto theft and suspects that are wanted or on parole or probation for auto theft. lncreasing citi zen awareness is one of the more effective ways of combating auto theft. Remember to lock your vehicle every time you leave it. Never leave your vehicle unattended with the keys in the ignition (not even in your driveway). Steering \",'heel locks, alarms, kill switches, and other devices are a good idea if you own a high-risk vehicle or frequently use commuter lots or other areas of concentrated outdoor parking. A fu ll list of prevention tips is available at the Police Department or on tbe City's website (www.ci.hercules.ca.us). I. I 74 &) 1 65 i 00 1 40 i 1, 20 i i I , 0 -- 1997 1998 199 2000 2001 MOST FREQUENT VEIllCLES Ranking 1 2 3 4 5 Year 1990-00 1985-90's 1988-99 1987-00's 1990-99 Make Honda Toyota Acura General Motors Ford Model(s) Civic, Accord Camry, Corolla, Pickup, Van Integra Pickup, Van, SUV, Corvette Mustang, Pickup, Escort FREOUENT LOCATIONS Transit Center lot (16) Village Park (10) Foxboro Heights (7) Foxboro Downs (7) Bay Pointe (4) 8 Spring 2002 Herculean Number Taken 35 33 15 12 8 �Public Safety Changes in law for 2002 Child Safety Seat Changes As our city streets and highways become more and more crowded, it becomes more important to protect our most precious cargo, our children. In order to keep our children safe in the event of a collision, the State of California has enacted new child safety seat laws. These laws are as follows: Vehicle Code Section 27360(a) No parent or legal guardian, when present in a motor vehicle, as defined in section 27315, shall pennit his or her child or ward to be transported upon a highway in the motor vehicle without providing and properly securing the child or ward, in a child passenger restraint system meeting applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards unless the child or ward is at least six years of age or older or weighs 60 pound or more Vehicle Code Section 27360(b) No driver shall transport upon a highway any child in a motor vehicle, as defined in section 27315, without providing and properly securing the child in a child passenger restraint system meeting applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards unless the child or ward is at least six years of age or older or weighs 60 pound or more. The new law requires any child who is under 6 years of age and weighs less than 60 pounds to be secured in a child passenger restraint system (child safety seat). If a child is at least 6 years of age or weighs 60 pounds or more, that child is not required to be secured in a child safety seat. Examples: A 5-year-old child weighing 55 pounds ~ required to be in a child safety seat. A 5-year-old child weighing 63 pounds is not required to be in a child safety seat. A 6-year-old child weighing 50 pounds is not required to be in a child safety seat. If you have any question regarding the new child safety seat laws or you would like your child safety seat inspected, please contact Officer Herbert, the Department's certified child safety seat technician, at (510) 799-8276 or via email at therbert@ci.hercules.ca.us. Officer Herbert will be happy to set up an appointment with you to have your seat inspected to insure it is installed properly and has not been recalled. Officer Herbert is available Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday, 7 :00 a.m. to 7 :00 p.m. MOST FREOUENT CALLS False Alarms Suspicious Circumstances Juvenile Complaints Miscellaneous Disturbances Other Calls: Assaults Burglary Residential Automobile Auto Theft Vandalism Oct Nov Dec 74 21 14 18 83 37 12 15 80 32 12 17 7 6 4 10 23 9 4 13 12 12 9 8 13 12 7 Although we saw a slight decrease in Auto Burglary & Residential Burglary in November and December, these property crimes contribute significantly to overall crime in Hercules. Total Burglaries are up from 53 in 2000 to 108 in 200 I. Other thefts are up from 215 in 2000 to 271 in 200 I. With the increase in property crimes, citizens need to be alert for suspicious activity and report in progress crimes immediately. Spring 2002 Herculean 9 �Public Safety Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District Fire and Emergency Services Training The Rodeo-Hercules Fire District is working to establish an ROP (Regional Occupation Program) for high school students in fire training and emergency service. This twoyear program, will begin in the junior year of high school will be modeled after a very successful program at Mariposa High School, home to the Mariposa High-Grizzly Fire Department. Establishedjust 6 years ago, this high school fire-training program provides local youth the oppmtunity to explore a career in the fire service. Successfhl graduates of this class receive a Firefighter 1 Certificate and EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) Certificate. This allows those youth who have successfully completed and graduated the program to be qualified to apply for and most often successfully compete in examinations for the position ofFirefigbter. Empbasis on what being a firefighter is about makes these classes very popular with students. They know they are getting an edge on those who do not have the oppmtunity to learn what the fire service is really about. Aptitude and physical conditioning are vitally important to future firefighters. Preparation for the recently adopted "tougher" Physical Agility Test gives students an opportunity to appreciate wby firefigbters must be in top condition both mentally and pbysically. If you are cunently a higb school sophomore or junior and are interested in infonnation on this program you can contact the Rodeo-Hercules Fire District at (51 0) 7994561. All scbool districts in our area will be contacted as to tbeir interest in paliicipating in this class. John Swett High School District bas already committed to this program for the 2002-2003 school year to begin in September 2002 . This is not an easy class and will be valuable to those who conunit and successfully complete the program. 1 a Spring 2002 Herculean FIRE PREVENTION IN THE HOME In 1999, according to the National Fire Protection Association, 3,570 Americans were killed and another 21,875 were injured as a result ofpre. Direct property loss due to pres was estimated at $10 billion. Fire killed more Americans than all natural disasters combined. 82% of all pre deaths occurred in residences. With these startling statistics in mind, here are some safety tips for you: SMOKE DETECTORS Smoke is responsible for three out of four deaths. • Install smoke detectors on every level of your home and outside of sleeping areas. • Test every detector at least once a month. [See your instruction book for the location of the test button.] Keep smoke detectors dust free. Replace batteries with new ones at least once a year, or sooner if the detector makes a chirping sound. • If you have a smoke detector directly wired into your electrical system, be sure that the little signal light is blinking periodically. This tells you that the alarm is active. • Inexpensive smoke detectors are available for the hearing impaired. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS They remain your best bet if you're on the spot when a fire begins. • Fire extinguishers should be mounted in the kitchen, garage, and workshop. • Purchase an ABC type extinguisher for extinguishing all types of fires . Learn how to use your fire extinguisher before there IS an emergency. • Remember; use an extinguisher on small fires only. If there is a large fire, get out immediately and call 911 from another location. �Public Safety Fire Prevention In The Home THINKING AHEAD: Your Exit Plan • • • Never leave cooking unattended. It·s wise to have a fire extinguisher near the kitchen. Keep it to feet away from the stove on the exit side of the kitchen. Never pour water on a grease fire; turn off the stove and cover the pan with a lid, or close the oven door. Keep pot handles on the stove pointing to the back, and always watch young children in the kitchen. Don't store items on the stovetop, as they could catch fire. Keep kitchen appliances clean and in good condition, and turn them off and disconnect them when not in use. Don't overload kitchen electrical outlets and don't use appliances with frayed or cracked wires. Wear tight-fitting clothing when you cook. Here's why: An electrical coil on the stove reaches a temperature of 800 degrees. A gas flame goes over 1,000 degrees. Your dishtowel or potholder can catch fire at 400 degrees. So can your bathrobe, apron, or loose sleeve. Be sure your stove is not located under a window in which curtains are hanging. Clean the exhaust hood and duct over the stove regularly. and wipe up spilled grease as soon as the surface of the stove is cool. Operate your microwave only when there is food in it. As with other things, the best motto is, "Be Prepared." • Prepare a floor plan of your home showing at least two ways out of each room. • Sleep with your bedroom door closed. In tbe event of fire, it helps to hold back heat and smoke. But if a door feels hot, do not open it; escape through another door or window. • Easy-to-use window escape ladders are available through many catalogues and outlet stores. For instance, First Alert sells one for around $90. • Agree on a fixed location out-of-doors wbere family members are to gather for a head count. • Stay together away from the fire . Call 9 11 from another location. Make certain that no one goes back inside the burning building. • Check corridors and stairways to make sure they are free of obstructions and combustibles. • To help cut down on the need for an emergency exit in the first place, clear all unnecessary items from the attic, basement, garage, and closets. • When lighting a gas space heater, strike your match first, then turn on the gas. • Never use a gas range as a substitute for a furnace or space heater. • CLOTHES DRYER GASOLINE AND OTHER FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS Under some circumstances, dangerous heat can build up in a dryer. • Never leave home with the clothes dryer running. • Dryers must be vented to the outside, not into a wall or attic. • Clean the lint screen frequently to keep the auway clear. • Never put in synthetic fabrics, plastic, lUbber, or foam because they retain heat. Those cans aren't painted red just for the fun of it! Flarnmable liquids shonld be stored only in approved safety containers, and the containers should be kept outside the house and garage in a separate storage shed. Gas up lawn equipment and snow throwers outside, away from enclosed areas and any source of sparks or heat. Start the eqnipment 10 feet fi'om where you filled it with fuel. Don 't fill a hot lawn mower, snow thrower, or other motor; let it cool first. Never clean floors or do other general cleaning with gasoline or flammable liquids. KITCHEN Careless cooking is the number one cause of residential fires. • • • • • • • • Spring 200:;;' Herculean 11 �Public Safety Rodeo Hercules Fire Protection District Bicycle Injury Facts Forty percent of the 99 million riders in the United States are children ages 14 and under. This age group rides about 50 percent more than the average bicyclist and accou nts fo r more than one-third of all bicycle-related deaths in addi tion to 65 percent of a ll bicycle-related injuries. Bicycles are assoc iated with more childhood injuries than any other consumer product except the automobile. In 1993, six children were killed, more than 10,000 suffered from head injuries and more than 22,000 suffered from face injuries. When and Where Deaths and Injuries Occur Children ages 14 and under are more likely to die from bicycle crashes in urban areas (60 percent), at non-intersection locations (72 percent), during the months of May to September (56 percent) and between noon and 9:00 pm (62 percent). Head injury is the leading cause of death in bicycle crashes and is the most important determinant of bicycle-related death and permanent disability. Head injuries account for more tban 60 percent of bicycle related deaths and about one-third of hospital emergency room treated bicycling injuries. The most effective safety device available to reduce bead injuries and fatalities from bicycle crasbes is a bicycle helmet. Other protective safety equipment, including retro-reflective material, headlights and taillights, can also belp prevent or mitigate bicycle-re lated injuries and eYen deaths. The risk of sustaining an injury in non-daylight conditions (e.g. at dawn, dusk or night) is 3.6 times greater for children ages 14 and under than riding during the daytime. D eaths and Injuries Who Is At Risk Each year approximately 250 children ages 14 and under are killed in bicycle-related incidents. Due to differences in risk exposure and lifestyle, the fa tality rate for males is greater than that for females at all ages. :\inety percent of bicycle related deaths (all ages) are the result of collisions with motor vehicles. Children between the ages of 5 and 14 have a death rate more than two times the death rate of all other bicycle riders. The fata lity rate rises rapidly beginning at about age 4 and is the highest among 12 to 14 year olds. In 1994, almost 400,000 chi ldren ages 14 and under were treated in emergency rooms for bicycle related injuries. Approximately 10 percent ofthese injuries were related to collisions w ith motor vehicles. Children ages 14 and under are approximately six times more like ly to be injured than children ages 15 and older from bicycle-related crashes. 12 Spring 2002 Herculean For chi ldren, cycling on streets is about 3.4 times the risk of riding on unpaved surfaces and e ight times riskier than riding on bike paths. Children ages 9 and under are at risk for bicycle-related head injuries. Bicycle Helmet Effectiveness Bicycle helmets have been shown to reduce the risk of head injury by as much as 85 percent and the risk of brain injury by as much as 88 percent. Universal use ofblke helmets hy children ages 4 to 15 would prevent between 135 and 155 deaths, between 39,000 and 45 ,000 head injuries, and between 18,000 and 55,000 scalp and face injuries annually. (Article continued on page 13.) �Public Safety Rodeo Hercules Fire Protection District Bicycle Injury Facts Nationwide, only 15 percent of children ages 14 and under use bicycle helmets. However, 85 percent of children who own bicycle helmets use them. Bicycle Helmet Laws To date, 13 states have enacted some form of bicycle helmet legislation, most of which covers only young riders. None of the 50 states has a bicycle helmet law that applies to all riders. (Continued) Buy a bicycle helmet that meets or exceeds the safety standards developed by the American National Standards Institute (ANZI) Z-90.4, the Snell Memorial Foundation B90 or the American Society for testing and Materials (ASTM) F1447. Learn the rules of the road and obey traffic laws. Ride on the right side of the road, with traffic, not against; use appropriate hand signals; respect traffic signals; stop at all intersections, marked and unmarked; and stop and look both ways before entering a street. Cycling should be restricted to sidewalks, paths and driveways until a child is able to show how well she or he rides and observes the basic rules of the road. For more infonnation, contact: National SAFE KIDS Campaign 111 Michigan Avenue, N .W. Washington D.C. 20010-2970 (202) 884-499 - (301) 650-8038 Fax Health Care Costs and Savings Every $15 bike helmet saves this country $30 in direct health care costs and an additional $365 in other costs to society. If 85 percent of all child cyclists wore bicycle helmets in one year, the lifetime medical cost savings would total between $109 million and $142 million. Prevention Tips A bicycle helmet is a necessity, not an accessory. Always wear a bicycle helmet every time you ride. Wear a bicycle helmet con·ectly. A bicycle helmet should fit comfortably and snugly, but not too tightly. It should sit on top of your head in a level position, and should not rock forward and back or from side to side. The helmet straps must always be buckled. Spring 2002 Herculean 13 �CROCKETT & RODEO GLASS Co Reduce your heating and cooling costs by up to 15 percent Install new, energy-efficient windows The average houshold spends over 40 percent of its energy budget on heating and cooling costs HIGH PERFORMANCE, DOUBLE PANE REPLACEMENT WINDOWS CAN HELP YOU SAVE MONEY Replace old wood sash windows with new Vinyl Windows o 1>"1 1>"1 1>"1 1>"1 Double Pane Insi.dated V.V. Protective Low-E Glass Sliding or single hung No more cold drafts or sticking windows No cutting of stucco Peace and Quiet! We Feature CERTAINTEED WINDOWS Rated #1 in America -FREE QUOTE AND IN HOME MEASUREMENTS'- CALL 7 DAYS (510) 799-4157 Brien Weir Glazing Contractor License #787293 14 Spring 2002 Herculean �Recreation & Community Services Recreation & Community Services Staff Administration, 111 Civic Drive, (510) 799-8230 Acting Recreation Manager-Child Care/Senior Center/ Tiny Tot Services .................................. Marsha Reynolds email: marsha.reynolds@ci.hercules.ca.us Acting Recreation Manager-Recreation Classes/Facilities/ Sports ......................... .. .. ... ...... ........ ....... .... Greg Dwyer email: gdwyer@cLhercules.ca.us Acting Recreation Manager-Community Events/Aquatics/ YouthlTeen Programs ........................ ..... ..Pedro Jimenez email: pjimenez@ci.hercules.ca.us UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS FOR 2002! Hercules Spring Flea Market . Saturday, April 13, 2002 For more information, please (510) 799-8291 Administrative Secretary....................... ........ Jenny Smith email: jenny.smith@cLhercules.ca.us Commun ity/Swim Center 2001 Refug io Valley Road Facility Coord inator. .............................. .. .. ...Gaby Flores Phone: (510)799-8291 Sports Coordinator. ................................. Tony Melendez Phone: (510)799-8295 Aquatics Coordinator.............. . .... .. ........ ...... Mike Arwine Phone: (510) 799-8229 Senior Center Coordinator................ ........ .. .Janet Bewley Phone: (510)799-8219 email: janet.bewley@cLhercules.ca.us Community Events Specialist... ............... Janine Shaheed Phone: (510) 799-4630 Hanna Ranch Child Care 2480 Refugio Valley Road, (510) 245-4803 Child Care CoordinatorlTeens ................. .. .Beverly Dupree Lupine Child Care 1905 Lupine Road, (510) 799-8259 Child Care Coordinator.................................... .Diana Fall Ohlone Child Care 1616 Pheasant Drive, (510) 799-8224 Child Care Coordinator......................... .. .. ... ... .... Gwen Hill Hercules 24th Cultural Festival June 1 & 2, 2002 For more information, please call: (510) 799-8291. HERCULES 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION!! Co-sponsored by the City of Hercules and the Hercules Chrunber of Conunerce Parade begins a"t 10:30 a.m. Redwood Road "to Sycamore Avenue and in "to "the Park! For more informa"tion or if you are in"teres"ted in par"ticipa"ting please con"tac"t "the Hercules Chamber of Commerce Telephone: 799 - 7536 For a participan"t applica"tion go "to Spring 2002 Herculean 15 �All Used Vehicles Sold Below Kelly Blue Book We Specialize In Any Problem Credit, Should You • need Our Help Trade-ins Welcome Sponsored By the City Of Hercules Come Visit Our Money Machine .... Cash, Prizes, Discounts !Date: 4[13[02 £ 4[14[02 5ime: Sat 9:00am-8:00pm Sun 10:00am -6:00pm For Every Vehicle Sold, $100 Will be Donated to The City of Hercules Cultural Festival!!! �Rental Facilities hether you are hosting a wedding reception, birthday party, or any other special occasion, the Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department invites you to share your precious moments in any of our available facilities. Welcome!!For more information call: (510) 799-8291 The Foxboro Community Center is located at 1025 Canterbury Avenue, situated in the Foxboro Neighi;lorhood Park. This facility is best suited for small parties and meetings not to exceed 48 people. The facility has one small assembly room, restrooms, street parking, and a large outdoor park area including tennis and basketball courts. This facility does not have kitchen facilities. The Hercules Senior Center is located at 111 Civic Drive, adjacent to the City Center Plaza. This facility is best suited for parties and meetings not to exceed 100 people. It has one large assembly room, with a wooden Hoor suitable for dancing. Additional areas include a kitchen, outdoor patio area with barbeque, restrooms, and large parking lot. The Ohlone Community Center is located at 190 Turquoise Drive, adjacent to the Ohlone Neighborhood Park. This facility is best suited for small parties and meetings not to exceed 75 people. The Ohlone Center has one medium sized assembly room, a residential kitchen, outdoor patio, restrooms, and a small parking lot. Spring 2002 Herculean 17 �Rental Facilities ifill II ental Procedures: For detailed information on rental fees, date availability, and application procedures, you may pick up a Facility Application packet at the Community/Swim Center during normal business hours. The packet contains step-by-step instructions for booking all of the City's facilities. Reservations will be received on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations will also be taken no more than one year in advance, and no less than one month prior to the event date. For more information, please call: (510) 799-8291. The Community/Swim Center is located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. This facility is situated within a beautiful valley surrounded by eucalyptus groves and open space. This facilty is best suited for parties, fund raisers, and other social events not to exceed 300 people. The Community Center includes one large assembly room with a portable stage, three multi-purpose rooms, outdoor patio area, restrooms, and a arkin lot. The Community Center Gymnasium is available for rental for volleyball and basketball games for private individuals or company events! Rental includes sports equipment, portable bleacher units, restrooms, outdoor patio area, and parking lot. Refugio Valley Park Gazebo is very popular for outdoor weddings because of its unique design and proximity to the lake. The scenic view and easy access provide a unique location for any outdoor celebration! Electricity is available, however, rental does not include tables or chairs. are i private or company rentals. There is a two hour minimum on all field rentals. Rental of these facilities does not include sports equipment or field preparations. 18 Sprlng 2002 Herculean �Classes COOKING CLASSES The City of Hercules offers a wide variety of cooking classes. Popular Chef Chat Mingkwan will instruct such classes as Asian Appetizers, Sushi & Kaiseki (Japenese Food Art), Fusion & California Cuisine, Thai, Pacific Rim Vegetarian, and more! All Classes will be held at the CommunitylSwim Center, for more information, please call (510) 799-8291. Remember to bring a good knife, apron, cutting board, hand towel and something to drink! Location: Instructor: Fees: Times: CommunitylSwim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road Chef Chat Mingkwan $45 Res/$48 Non-Res 6:30pm-9:30pm 11544-A 11544-6 Nigiri & Kaiseki Sushi Dim Sum Tues Tues 03/05 03/26 ASPIRING WRITERS These writing courses are designed for adults or teens who are intermediateladvanced writers. Participants will explore all forms of writing depending on the interests of class members. Various forms will include biographies, autobiographies, journals, essays, short stories, novels, and poetry. Information on how to market one's writing will also be provided throughout the course. Location: Instructor: Fee: Time: CommunitylSwim Center, Resource Center Sue Clark $50 Res/$55 Non-Res 7:00pm - 8:30pm 11501-6 21501-A Wed Wed HERCULES PUBUC STARGAZING Looking for something different for an evening out? Want something fun, educational, and free to do in the evening with the children? Under clear night skies* right here in Hercules, see exciting, brilliant views of the moon, planets, beautiful star clusters, galaxies, the Milky Way, and other wonders through telescopes and binoculars, and learn about what you see. Come to our public stargazing program conducted by experienced amateur astronomers for the benefit and enjoyment of sky watchers of all ages. If you are a teacher, bring your class; if a parent, bring your children. If you are an amateur astronomer, novice or expert, bring your own binoculars and telescopes and share your knowledge and enthusiasm. Please, no smoking oralcohol, and nofiashlights without a red filter. Dress warm. For more information, call (510) 526-5974. On scheduled evenings, call (510) 799-8237 after 7:30 p.m. Location : Instructors: Fee: Dates: Foxboro Neighborhood Park David Harris, Lance Shaw, & Walt Meadows No Charge 03/09,04/13,05/11,06/08,06/15,7/06,7/13, 8/03, 8/10, 9/28 Time: Saturdays at dusk * Weather permitting! Partly cloudy OK! 04/10-06/09 6/12-8/28 *no class on 6/26/02 or on 7/3102 ,;<>'1'\\\;:[ ['egi~ter for all ~ffru? •• ~by ph6n;~', . ,,!j:t 4 (510) 799.-8291 ,,,, we accept VISA ,~, . - and MasterCard, . Spring 2002 Herculean 19 �Classes dult Activities " BASIC FIRST AID TRAINING "~\i."Vr;/ T Medic First Aid is a basic eight hour training course in emergency care, CPR and other important emergency care skills are combined in the course, which allows the student to function with one consistent set of priorities in a medical emergency. The training is accomplished in seven modules of instruction , and students will receive a wallet card & certificate of completion. Please bring a bag lunch. Location: Instnuctor: Instnuctors Fee: Communityl Swim Center, Press Room Delucchi's First Aid Training Certified $45 Res/$50 Non-Res, plus a $5 materials fee for certification packet and handbook. TRADITIONAL FOLK DANCING BY KARILAGAN INCORPORATED This class is a unique opportunity for those interested in the Philippine culture to pass on Traditional Folk Dances such as the Tinikling, Banga, Maria Clara, and Sultana to future generations within our community. Karilagan, Incorporated was formed in September 1995 to provide youths with a positive alternative to negative pressure, and has now joined forces with the City of Hercules Recreation and Community Services Division . These classes are ongoing and students may enroll at any time. Performances are held throughout the Bay Area, and all level s of experi e nce are welcome! Active parent participation is required. Senior Center Friday, 5:00pm-9:00pm Jojo Delrosario at (510) 758-1819 $50 per family plus costumes 41 508-B 11 508-A 21508-A Sat Sat Sat 04/13 07/20 09/14 8:00am-4:30pm 8:00am-4:30pm 8:00am-4:30pm Location: limes: Contacts: Fee: 11517-A 11517-B 21517-A 21517-B Sat Sat Sat Sat 03/16 05/11 06/01 08/10 8:00am-4:30pm 8:00am-4:30pm 8:00am-4:30pm 8:00am-4:30pm HATHA YOGA FINANCIAL WORKSHOP FOR INDIVIDUAL INVESTORS An educational workshop is being offered for indiv idual investors. In this 5 session course, the instructor will provide an in-depth look at many different types of investments available and suitable for retirees, workers and small-business owners. You will learn ways to: 1. 2. 3. 4. Increase your investment income Reduce taxes on your investments Participate in the stock market Save for retirement or college Instnuctor: Fees: Communitiyl Swim Center 200 1 Refugio Valley Road Blaine Davis $30 Residentl$35 Non-Resident 21502-A Mon Location: 20 Spring 2002 Herculean 06/03-07/01 6:30pm-8:00pm '' By bringing attention inward to our movements and breath by directing our energy and by releasing mental and physicai ten sions , yoga postures become a moving med itation. Consciousness is explored through the wisdom of the body. This class will consist of gentle and some challenging asanas (postures), pranayama (yogic breathing) and meditation. Please bring a yoga/exercise mat, thick blanket and an open heart and mind. Yoga is done with bare feet. Instructor: Location: Fees: Daymme: Bonnie Pannell Hercules Senior Center Monthly passes: $28/$9.00 for drop-ins Sat 10:00am-11 : 15am 51539-1 51539-J 51539-K 51539-L 51539-A 51539-8 March April May June July August �Classes GENTLE YOGA STRETCH This class will consist of gentle yoga stretches and conscious breathing to help tap into the innate wisdom of your body to restore energy, flexibility, health and peace of mind. Everyone is encouraged to work within his or her own comfort zone and to honor their body's limitations. This class is suitable for beginners with or without prior yoga experienced students. For those students wanting a more challenging class and more instruction, the 10:00am class is recommended. Please bring a yoga mat, firm blanket and/or cushion, and a strap. Yoga is done with bare feet and preferably on an empty or light stomach. Location: Fees: Instructor: DaylTime: Hercules Senior Center $22 amonth or $7 Drop-In Bonnie Pannell Saturdays 9:00am-9:45am 5153S-1 5153S-J 5153S-K 5153S-L 5153S-A 5153S-B March April May June July August Intermediate Computer Learn the basic programs that come with almost every computer-MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, and MS Outlook. Get up and running on these great applicationslearn how to set up your email and use it, how to create and save documents, create basic spreadsheets and slideshows! Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Resource Center Cass Robinson $50 Res/$60 Non-Res 11510-A TueslThurs 05/07-05/23 7:00pm-S:00pm Advanced Computer Classes MS Word - Learn how to handle different formatting functions within MS Word: creating web pages; making posters, creating newletters, cards or reports. This is an intensive and focused class on this particular program. Location: Instructor: Fee: 11511-A Community/Resource Center Cass Robinson $75 Res/$S5 Non-Res 06/03-07/0S 7:00pm-S:00pm Mon MS Excel - Learn how to format your spreadsheets, create formulas for automatic cornputation, hand printing, etc. Community/Resource Center Cass Robinson $75 Res/$S5 Non-Res 06/04-06/25 7:00pm-S:00pm Tues HERCULES COMPUTER CLASSES Location: Instructor: Fee: 11512-A Beginner Computer Learn all the basics of your computer-the mouse, keyboard, monitor-and vital functions of your computer. This is a great class for people just starting out! In a few short sessions, learn how to change settings, do fundamental maintenance, and essential concepts of computer language and usage. MS Outlook - This class will focus on one of the more common email programs that come with most computers. Learn how to set up your address book, mailing lists, customize settings, etc. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Resource Center Cass Robinson $25 Res/$30 Non-Res 11509-A Mon 05/06-05/20 7:00pm-S:00pm Location: Instructor: Fee: 11514-A Community/Resource Center Cass Robinson $75 Res/$S5 Non-Res 06/06-06/27 7:00pm-S:00pm Thurs MS PowerPoint - Learn how to create your own slideshows, either for work or for fun. Learn howto import pictures, create fades into slides, set up themes and other functions, and different settings that allow your shows to run automatically. Location: Instructor: Fee: 11514-A Community/Resource Center Cass Robinson $75 Res/$S5 Non-Res Wed 06/05-07/03 7:00pm-S:00pm Spring 2002 Herculean 21 �Classes Youth Activities GYMNASTICS Little Munchkins Daycare This fun-filled class is designed for children 7 and older, and for advanced tumbling students, who are preparing for a more advanced gymnastics experience. Emphasis will be on balance, coordination, flexibility and strength. Quality Care & a Nurturing Environment Great New Location· Huge Outdoor Play Area Infants· Toddlers· Kindergarten Program Before & After School Oaycare • Homework Help ~'...~ ~ __ Summer Daycare Program " v " ;. Location: Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $38 Res/$41 Non-Res .. , \- " "" 11 523-A 21523-A 21523-8 Sat Sat Sat 04/13-05/11 06/01-06/29 07/20-8/24 11 :00am-11 :45am 11 :00am-11 :45am 11 :00am-11:45am ROMPER GYM Come explore with your child as they leam and grow. Romper Gym is designed especially for the two to four year old who wants to explore but requires parental assistance and encouragement. Matthew Silveria brings over 12 years of lTXlIivating and training experience to assist the parent in instructing their children to balance, control movement and CJf<m in this upbeat experience. Fee: Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $38 Res/$41 Non-Res 11 526-A 21526-A 21526-8 Sat Sat Sat Location: Instructor: 04/13-05/1 1 06/01-06/29 07/20-08/24 9:00am-9:45am 9:00am-9:45am 9:00am-9:45am TINY TUMBLERS Enjoy the fun while developing body awareness. This class is designed for children ages 4 through 6 and leads students to leam stretches, rolls, balance and cartwheels in a playful and safe environment. Location: Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $38 Res/$41 Non-Res 11522-A 21522-A 21522-8 Sat Sat Sat 04/13-05/11 06/01-06/29 07/20-08/24 22 Spring 2002 Herculean 10:00am-1 0:45am 10:00am-1 0:45am 10:00am-1 0:45am .. _, 'c ___ , _ , \",.11" .......:,/,.- For All Your Oaycare Needs Call Sara (510) 245-0678 Experienced Care in Hercules for 7 Years· License #073402078 Employment Opportunities Available OIL PAINTING Have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors. Students will also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. This course allows students to learn on an individual basis at their own pace, while developing talents that they have been wishing to accomplish for years. There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply information will be provided when registering. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center Maria S.C. Davi $32 Res/$35 Non-Res 11516-A 11516-8 21516-A Tues Tues Tues 03/19-05/07 OS/21-07/09 08/06-09/24 1:00pm-3:30pm 1 :00pm-3:30pm 1:00pm-3:30pm YOUTH OIL PAINTING Youth, ages 7-17 years, will have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors. Your child wi ll also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. This course allows students to learn on an individual basis at their own pace, while making new friends and developing new talents. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center Maria S.C. Davi $32 Res/$35 Non-res 11521-A 11521-8 11521-C 11521 -0 21521-A 21521-8 Tues Fri Tues Fri Tues Fri 03/19-05/17 03/22-05/10 OS/21-07/09 OS/24-07/12 08/06-09/24 08/09-09/27 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm �Classes KARATE .TUDO Do you sometimes think about your child and worry that someone may be picking on them or that they may be in danger? Are you or your child interested in learning how to defend yourselves? Then come to me, Sensei Garcia! In my class, students will learn the basic fighting skills of Karate. Students will also learn self-discipline , self-esteem and confidence in protecting themselves. If you are interested in a trial offer. just bring the coupon below to the Communitv/Swim Center and receive one month free of Japanese hard stvle karate. This class is on-going and students may enroll at any time. Locations: Instructor: Fees: Mon and Tue Classes at 333 Rodeo Ave WedlThur Classes at Senior Center Fri Classes at Community/Swim Center Joe Garcia $55 Res/$58 Non-Res Monthly fee $35 Res/$38 Non-Res additional family members Mon & Wed Beginners (age 16 & under) 5:00-6:00 pm Yellow Belt (age 10 & under) 6:00-7:00 pm 7:00-8:00 pm Adults 6:00-7:00 pm Tue & Thu Green & Purple Belts 7:00-8:00 pm Brown Belt All Belts (open day) 6:30-7:30 pm Fri 51529-1 51529-J 51529-K 51529-L 51529-A 51529-B Judo is a martial art that concentrates primarily on throwing and grappling techniques. The striking and self-defense techniques are practiced only in Kata form . Judo has been an Olympic event since 1964. The instructor will take registration for all classes at any time during the sessions. If you wish to speak to the instructor prior to enrollment, you may call 799-9906, or you may visit the class. Location: Instructor: Fees: Ohlone Community Center Wayne Cunningham $40 Res/$43 Non-Res Monthly Fee $20 Res/$22 Non-Res additional family members Ages 5 through Adults- MonlWed Workout Hours: MonlWed MonlWed 51519-1 51519-J 51519-K 51519-L 51519-A 51519-B 6:30-7:30pm 7:30-9:00pm Ages 5-11 Ages 12-Adult March April May June July August March April May June July August Students must have fighting gear to attend Friday class. ' There is an additional fee forthe complete uniform. All orders and payments for the uniform are taken by the instructor. **ONE MONTH FREE COUPON" ' COUPON GOOD FOR NEW STUDENTS ONLY' ' ONE COUPON PER PERSON, ONE TIME USE ONLY Spring 2002 Herculean 23 �Senior Services HERCULES SENIOR CENTER 111 CIVIC DRIVE 799-8219 Friends, Food, Fun and Companionship is what the Hercules Senior Program is all about. Join us for a day of activities or just come and relax for a while. Our program provides a variety of social and recreational activities in a friendly atmosphere where the emphasis is on hospitality. You will be warmly welcomed by our volunteer staff when you stop in to visit our center. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES MONDAYS Goodie Store TaiChi Computer Classes Low Impact Exercise Lunch 10:30am-ll :OOam 8:00am - 9:00am 9:00am - 2:30pm 9:00am -10:15am 11:30am -1:00pm TUESDAYS Tai-Chi Art Class Lunch Tap Class Intermediate Tap Class Beginner 8:30am - 10:30am 10:00am - 1:oopm 11:30am -1:00pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm 2:30pm - 3:30pm WEDNESDAYS Various Crafts Card Group Bingo Lunch Beginner Computer Class 9:00am - 11 :30am 9:00am - 4:00pm 10:00am -11:00am 11 :30am-12:30pm 1:OOpm-4:00pm Please drop in and say hello to our staff and volunteers Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Ourcenterwill provide you WITh updated information on current and upcoming activities and events. THURSDAYS TaiChi Card Group Lunch Bingo 8:00am - 9:00am 9:00am - 4:00pm 11 :30am - 1:OOpm 1:OOpm - 3:00pm HERCULES COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE FRIDAYS Bingo for Goodies Tai Chi Low Impact Aerobics Beginner Computer Class Lunch Beginner Computer Class 8:00am - 9:00am 9:00am - 10:15am 9:00am-11 :OOam 11 :30am - 1:OOpm 1:OOpm-3:00pm Here you will find a variety of social and recreational services for all seniors. The Hercules Senior program and support services are available to adults 50 and over. Our activities and programs welcome participation by adults of all ages on a space available basis. These servces include classes, day trips, nutrition services, health screening services, multi-cultural enrichment, and much, much more! We strive to ensure a physically and emotionally comfortable environment for all, as well as encouraging socialization with peers. Location: Date: Time: Hercules Senior Center 111 Civic Drive, Hercules, CA April 17, 2002 3:30pm-6:30pm BLOOD PRESSURE Get your blood pressure taken by one of our finest Rodeo Hercules Fire Fighters on the Second Wednesday of each month! 10:30am-ll:15am "Hercules Senior Center is the host to the C.C. Cafe Monday through Friday: suggested donation $1.50 to $1.75. Reservation must be made one day in advance before 12:30pm. POOL TABLE The Pool Table is available Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Time: 1:OOpm to 5:00pm Free Spring 2002 Herculean 24 �Senior Services ADULT TAP DANCE BEGINNING & INTERMEDIATE LEVELS Join us for fun and exercise! You will become adept at basic tap dance steps while leaming dance routines choreographed to music of the 30's, 40's and 50's, Carol Rose is a local instructor with over 35 years in the field. She had her own dance studio and holds a State of Califomia Teaching Credential. Tuesday 2:30pm-3:30pm 1:30pm-2:30pm Ongoing Beginner Intermediate $3/week $3/week Would you like to leam the basics of computers? Learn to do letters, balance your checkbook, make a personal appointment calendar and more! Beverly Kegel will teach you in this hands-{)n class. Call for a time MYSTERY TRIP Wednesday, April 24, 2002 Fee: $47.00 CARMEL AND 17 MILE DRIVE Thursday, May 16, 2002 Fee: $45.00 per person COMPUTER CLASS Mondays HERCULES SENIOR CENTER 2002 TRAVEL SCHEDULE Free HICAP HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING ADVOCACY PROGRAM ELKHORN SLOUGH Wednesday, June 26, 2002 Fee: $72.00 per person KITCHEN KUT-UPS Wednesday, July 17, 2002 Fee: $48.00 per person TRAIN RIDE THROUGH SANTA CRUZ COASTAL REDWOODS AND A TOUR OF WILD THINGS Tuesda~August20,2002 Did your HMO increase your monthly premium from $0 to $20,$30 or more per month? Having Problems with a denial of payment by Medicare. Do you know that starting February 1st that you can use your Medicare Card at participating pharmacies and save 10 to 47% on prescription qrugs? If you want answers to these questions and many more, call and make a HICAP appointment. Counseling sessions are free and confidential. A trained experienced counselor is available on the 1st Monday of each month at the Hercules Senior Center from 9:00-11 :00 am, call (510) 799-8219. C.C. CAFE All people 60 and over get out of the house and have something nutritious to eat. Live healthier, socialize and have a little fun while you're at it. Visit Hercules C.C. Cafe at the Senior Center, 111 Civic Drive, Monday through Friday at 11 :30 am. The big lunch is served for a suggested donation of $1.75. That's the best deal in town! Call (510) 799-8219 a day in advance before 12:30 pm for reservations. Your first meal is on us! Enroll with Westcat at (510) 724-7433 for free transportation to C.C. Cafe. Give it a try. You won't regret it! 25 Spring 2002 Herculean Fee: $72.00 per person JACKSON RANCHERIA CASINO Monday, September 12, 2002 Fee: $16.00 CHRISTMAS IN THE SIERRA FOOTHILLS Thursday, December 5-6, 2002 Fee: $54 per person double occupancy; $78 single RENO TRIPS April 7-8, June 2-3, August 4-5 and October 14-15, 2002 Fee: $49.00 per person For more information, contact Janet Bewley at the Hercules Senior Center (510) 799-8219. �Youth Services BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE FEES The a:.ow;ng fees are effective for 01-02 school year at Hanna Ranch, Lupine and Ohlone Child Care Centers. These fees are based upon a four week billing period and do not include holidays and scheduled in-service (non-student) days. ~11ft:H;hild 10% Discount for all Children's Programs - 10% discount on total program fees for families with two or more children em:JIeC in the same program. 15% of fees to be used for facitity construction and maintenance. Frve-Qay Care Kinl!ru: Grades1-3 Grades 4-6 Care 7:3Oam-8:30am $54 $54 $54 Care 6.3Oam-8:30am $108 $108 $ 108 Dism issal to 5:00pm DismISsal to 6:30pm $310 $403 $155 $248 $140 $233 $32. 50 $65 $186 $242 $32.50 $65 $93 $149 $32.50 $65 $84 $140 ~ay Care AM Care 7:30am-8:30am ".M Care 6:30am-8:30am DisrrOssaI to 5:00pm Dismissal to 6:30pm Late Payment Fee Registration Fee Late Pick-Up Fee $20 for first tate payment $35 $1 per minute/per child AM KINDER PROGRAM Tre AM Kinder Program is for children attending Kindergarten from 11 :OOam-2:30pm at Ohlone Child Care and 11 :30am-3:00pm at Hanna Ranch Child Care. These fees are based on a four we ek billing period. Fwe:Oay Care Kinder AM care 6:30am-l1:30am AM Care 8:30am-II :30am PM care 2:30pm-5:00pm PM Care 2:30pm-6:30pm Late Payment Fee Registration Fee Late Pick-up Fee Three-Day Care Kinder $310 AM Care 6:30-11 :30am $186 AM Care 8:30-11 :30am $155 PM Care 2:30pm-5:00pm $248 PM Care 2:30pm-6:30pm $162 $97 $93 $149 $20 for first late payment $35 $3 per 10 minutes/per child TINY TOTS PRE-SCHOOL FEES Toose fees are based on a four week billing cycle. Pre-Kinders MfWfF 9:00am-12:00pm Resident on-Resident Little Learners TfTH 9:00am-l1 :OOam Resident Non-Resident $132 $139 late Payment Fee Registration Fee late Pick-up Fee $20 for first late payment $35 $3 per minute/per child $58 $62 SUMMEruANNUALDAYCAMPS These fees are based on a weekly billing cycle. They do not effect the Youth and Teen Camp. See Leaflet or flyer for weekly fee schedules. Late Payment Fee $15 for first late payment Resident Non-Resident Five-Day Care Core 8:30am-5:00pm $141 Registration Fee $20 deposit for each week $126.50 Extended 6:30am-6:30pm $140 $155 reserved Three-Day Care Late Pick-up Fee $1 per minute/per child $85 Core 8:30am-5:00pm $76 Extended 6:30am-6:30pm $93.50 $83 Spring Herculean 26 �• Youth Services BEFORE/AFTERSCHOOL CHILD CARE The Child Care Programs run from Sept.-June and are for children in grades K-5. This is a recreation program that provides your child a safe, supervised and fun place to go before and after school. The children enjoy themselves with a variety of activities, including crafts, games, sports, a fun fitness program, clubs, cultural appreciation , and life skills. During the day a short time is allotted for the children to start their homework. The Child Care Programs are offered at Ohlone, Lupine, and Hanna Ranch Child Care Centers. For more information please contact the Child Care Coordinators listed below. TINY TOTS The Tiny Tots program is a preschool experience for children 3 and 4 years old. The program is designed to develop the "whole child" . Our qualified and caring staff assist your child in developing confidence and self-esteem. Children will learn responsibility and independence. Social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and creative aspects of the child's development are included in each day's program. All children in Tiny Tots must be completely toilet trained. No diapers or pull ups. Space is limited. The Tiny Tots programs are offered at the three Child Care Centers listed below. For more information, please contact Diana Fall at (510) 799-8259. *A fee of $35 is required at the time of registration. Registration for Before/After school Child Care and Tiny Tots is now open to the public. For more infonmation on registration , please contact the Program Coordinators at the phone numbers listed below. A fee of $35.00 is required at the time of registration for Child Care & Tiny Tots. Camps require a $20.00 non-transfundable and non-transferable deposit for each week reserved. Beverly Dupree at 245-4803 Hanna Ranch Child Care Center 2480 Refugio Valley Road License No . 070215103 Diana Fall at 799-8259 Lupine Child Care Center 1905 Lu pine Road License No. 070209101 Gwendolyn Hill at 799-8224 Ohlone Child Care Center 1616 Pheasant Drive License No. 070210873 Spring 2002 Herculean 27 �Youth Services SPRING CAMP-"ZING INTO SPRING!" - K-6 GRADERS li . CHILD CARE JOB OPENINGS Are you at least 18 years old and looking for a year round part·time job with benefits in the exciting child care field?? You don't want to miss this exciting camp filled with activities and surprise events, Some of the activities, you can expect are Movie Day, Arts & Crafts, Egg Hunt, Dance Party and much more! Zing into Spring at Hanna Ranch Child Care, 2480 Refugio Valley Road , Hercules, CA 94547, For more details contact Beverly Dupree, Youths Services Coordinator at (510) 245-4803, Dates: The City of Hercules has openings for: Children's Program Aides Starting at $7.45/hr + benefits Children's Program Leaders Starting at: Leader I: $8.73/hr + benefits Leader II: $9.64/hr + benefits April 1·5, 2002 Hours & Fees: 5 Day Core Program 8:30am-5:00pm $126,50 Res/$141,00 Non-Res For more information or to apply, please call: (510) 799·8204 5 Day Extended Program 6:30am-6:30pm $140,00 Res/$155,00 Non-Res 3 Day Core Program 8:30am-5:00pm $76,00 Res/$85,00 Non-Res REGISTRATION IS BEING TAKEN FOR THE HERCULES TINY TOTS 3 Day Extended Program 6:30am-6:30pm $83.00 Res/$93.50 Non-Res PROGRAM. Summer and Fall Registration Dates: Three Child Care siles available: Ohlone Child Care 1616 Pheasant Lupine Child Care 1905 Lupin e Hanna Ranch Child Care 2480 RefugiO Valley Road Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays ONLY For more information, please contact Diana Fall at (510) 799-8259 Summer Camp: April 29, 2002 9:00am Lupine Day Camp: K-2 Ohlone Day Camp: 3rd-5th HannaPlanet Youth: 6th-8th Fall Enrollments: May 20, 2002 9:00am Hanna Ranch Site, Lupine Site, Ohlone Site, Middle School and Tiny Tots Registration Location: Community/Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road Hercules, CA 94547 (510) 799-8291 ·'. Give your child a chance to socialize with other children his/her own age. Music, Art, Language, Physical development! For 'Y oU b Y,·····";c ..... . . YOUl;,corwen-ience " "" ', cah register , f ~ '. , ' .iii person althe . Community/Swim Center . if: .: ...by fax send form to (510) 799·8288 \1"0,.. ••• by phone ,MI (510) 799·8291 t! ]li\ we accept VISA \1 ,~, . .c-- and MasterCard ~ ~ I , k.~ " ,.. ... by mail 2001 Refugio Valley Road Spring 2002 Herculean 28 �Teen Activity Program COOKING WITH STEVE FOR GRADES 6-8 Come join the fun and exciting cooking program. This course offers basic fundamental skills in cooking full meals, baking, knife skills, measuring skills, how to be safe and sanitary, and much, much more! After taking this program, Youths will have the fundamentals of cooking which will give the parents a chance to have a night off from cooking. Times: Days: Fees: Community/Swim Center Resource Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road 5:00pm to 7:00pm Tuesday and Wednesday $50 Per 10 Week Session 51613-D 04/08/02-06/14/02 Location: 'The information above is subject to change. For more information, please call Janine Shaheed at (510) 799-8294. FLASH ANIMATION WITH LYNELL JINKS GRADES 6-8 This course focuses on the basics of creating animation for the internet using Flash 5. Flash 5 is a program that is considered to be the industry standard in producing animation for the internet. These sessions will be held over a 10 week period and throughout the course the students will learn the basic fundamental skills to create animation short. Times: Days: Fees: Community/Swim Center Resource Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road 5:00pm to 7:00pm Tuesday and Thursday $50 Per 10 Week Session 51614-D 04/08/02-06/14/02 Location: 'The information above is subject to change. For more information, please call Janine Shaheed at (510) 799-8294. TEEN RESOURCE CENTER If you're looking for a way to raise your grade point average, why not try our Teen Resource Center? During the school year 9th12th graders will have an opportunity to use Computers with internet access, have unlimited use of various resources, and receive general homework assistance. Students can receive professional tools used in today's career industries, as well as resume and job preparation skills. For more information regarding upcoming workshops , training classes and sessions, call Gyuhee Kim, Teen Resource Coordinator at (510) 799-9680 or (510) 799-8291. Location: Time: Fee: Community/Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road , Hercules, CA. 3:00 p.m . to 7:00 p.m. Mon-Thur $40 Annual Membership - per school year $2-Daily Drop-in - each day BEFORE AND AFTER MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM: TH.E. SP.OT The City of Hercules Before and After Middle School Program for students entering grades 6th through 8th provides an exciting anray of activities and events. T.H.E. S.P.O.T. (Teens of Hercules Empowering through Spirit, Perseverance, Outreach & Teamwork), is just the spot to be, in a safe, fun and secure environment socializing and sharing ideas among peers. This program is available for all Pre-Teens and Youths attending the Hercules Middle School , ages 11 through 14 years. T.H.E. S.P.O.T. "Before School Program" is located at the Community/ Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, directly across from the Middle School. Homework help, the use of the Teen Resource Center, computers (internet access), and sports activities will provide a full moming of events before going to school. Youths will be safe~y escorted to the School crosswalk. The "After School Program" is located at 1900 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, on the site of the Middle School in the Multpurpose room. Our Homework Club provides assistance and tutoring. Youths can challenge their sports' skills in the gymnasium; use the School Resource Center and computers to do their homework, participate in our workshops, drama projects, local field trips and much more! This program consists offoursessions per school year, most sessions are ten weeks each for both AM and PM programs. Participants must sign up for each session. A deposit of $20 will be required to reserve space per session. A one-time annual registration fee of $35 will be required per school year. For more information, please call Beverly Dupree, Youth Services Coordinator at (510) 2454803 or (510) 799-8291. Spring 2002 Herculean 29 �Before and After Middle School Program Grades 6th, 7th, and 8th REGISTRATION INFORMATION The following fees are effective for the 2001-2002 school year for Grades 6th, 7th, and 8th. A $35.00 Pre-Registration fee payable to the City of Hercules is required along with $20.00 deposits to reserve your child's space per week, 112 session , or full session, Please note that this registration is non-refundable and separate from you regular program fees. Payments are due before the start of each session . Full day programs will be available at an additional f ee on some schoo l In service Days/Holidays. Separate registration for non-school periods will be required. Please return your teen's emergency form before the start of the program, All forms can be picked up at the Hercules Community Swim Center. Before School AM Program After School PM Program Hercules Community Swim Center Teen Resource Center/Gym 2001 Refugio Valley Road Hercules, CA 94547 (510) 799-8291 Hercules Middle High School Multi-Purpose Room 1900 Refugio Valley Rd Hercules, CA 94547 (510) 799-8291 Session # 4: April 8, 2oo2- June 14, 2002 BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FEES Before School 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM $18,00 $90,00 $180.00 Before School 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM $9.00 $45.00 $90.00 After School 2:30 AM to 5:30 PM $21.00 $105.00 $210.00 After School 2:30 AM to 6:30 PM $36.00 $180.00 $360.00 Before School 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM $30.00 $138.00 $270.00 Before School 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM $15.00 $69.00 $135.00 After School 2:30 AM to 5:30 PM $35.00 $175.00 $350.00 After School 2:30 AM to 6:30 PM $60.00 $293.00 $582.00 Spring 2002 Herculean 30 r �• Teen Activity Program CITY OF HERCULES YOUTH/ T EEN COUNaL The YouthfTeen Council are busy helping with Community Activities and Events. Our active Youth and Teens are demonstrating leadership skills through their participation in such events as, the City Clean-Up Day, the Halloween Haunted House, and the Town Meetings on Education. They recently met with the City of Pinole's Youth and Teen Council to sponsor joint Community Events for the Youth and Teens of our communities. This successful program is currently recruiting active members from the Middle and High School. If you enjoy working in your community and are great with making decisions for your peers, this is the program for you. We presently have a membership of 18 participants. All members must be between the 6th and 12th grade. Applications can be obtained from the Community/Swim Center or the Hanna Ranch Child Care site. Meetings are held in the Teen Resource Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, CA94547, everyWednesdayfrom 3:00pm-4:30pm. If you are interested in participating, please contact Janine Shaheed, YouthfTeen Events Coordinator at (510) 799-4630 or Beverly Dupree, Youth Services Coordinator at (51 0) 2454803. MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE Come and do your dance thing at our first Spring Fling! The Hercules YouthfTeen Council are proud to sponsor their first Glow-In-The-Dark Dance Party for 6th, 7th, & 8th graders. Tickets can be purchased at the Community/Swim Center. For more information , please contact Janine Shaheed, Youthl Teen Events Coordinator at (51 0) 799-4630 or (510) 799-8291. Date: Time: Tickets: Location: Friday, March 22, 2002 8:00pm-11:00pm Advance Sales: $5.00/at the door $6.00 Community/Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, CA. H20 SUMMER PROGRAM: 9TH-12TH GRADERS This program consists of activities and events planned for High School students with differentiating attitudes. You can have a choice to pick and choose between daily swimming , fitness center, teen resource center, sports activities, open gym , special events & activities or just chill on the patio. Perhaps you might want to join us on a local field trip. Weekly or a Teen Week Summer pass will provide you with the opportunity to come and go as you please with discounted rates, or you might want to do a daily drop in. Please call Janine Shaheed, YouthfTeen Events Coordinator at (51 0) 7994630 for more details. PLANET YOUTH SUMMER CAMP It's that time again, to plan your summer activities. We're offering an exciting summer package, just for you. Our days will be filled with music, socializing in our unique Teen lounge, table games, pool, ping-pong, air hockey, video games, pinball and arcade machines, are just some of the exciting and challenging activities to explore . This camp is designed especially for 6th, 7th and 8th graders. For more details, call Beverly Dupree at (510) 245-4803 or (510) 799-8291. • First row: Sumeet, Nicole, Erica, Marlene, Kathleen; Second row: Kyan, Gwynee, Heleyna, Ashley, Graham, Janine; Third row: Derrick, Jessica, Akilah, Nyaisha, Lauren, Jay. Members unavailable for pictures: Christina, Dara, Kimberly and Daniel. April 29, 2002 Community/Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road Hanna Ranch Site Camp Location: 2480 Refugio Valley Road Camp Time: 8:00am-6:00pm A $20.00 deposit fee will be required per week to reserve your space. This fee is non-refundable. Registration begins: Registration location: Spring 2 002 Herculean 31 �ess Hours of Operation Mondav -Thursdav gam -10pm Fridav gam -lpm Saturday gam -2pm Sunday CLOSED *No personal trainer on site* Equipment Cardio Machines • • • • 2 2 2 I Weight Machines Treadmills Cross Trainers Bikes Stairmaster • • • • • • • *Youth Fees: Adult Fees: Daily Drop-in Rates: $2 residents/non-residents Daily Drop-in Rates: $3 residents/non-residents Dynamite Pass: (10 visits) $15 residents $20 non-residents Dynamite Pass: (10 visits) $25 residents $30 non-residents Avid Athlete Pass: (25 visits) $37.50 residents $50 non-residents Avis Athletes Pass: (25 visits) $50 residents $75 non-residents *Youths between the ages of 13- 16 Must be accompanied by an adult 32 Spring 2002 Herculean Smith Machine Incline/Decline Benches Dumbell Set (s7Slbs) Lat Pulldown/Row Combo leg ext/Curl Combo Bicep/Tricep Combo Muti-press Machine Located at: Hercules Community Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Rd (510) 799-8291 �Sports & Fitness AGES 13-16 The Teen Elementary Basketball program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball, with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills, as well as improving hand-eye coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fees include the following: a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, two rounds of league games and playoffs, referees, and awards at the conclusion of the playoffs. The league is open to girls between the ages of 13-16, with beginner to advanced skill levels. Participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate at the time of registration. There will be an infonmation meeting to discuss the rules and regulations on Wednesday, April 3, 2002 at 6:30pm at the Community/Swim Center. For more information, please call the Sports Coordinator at (510) 799-8295. The league needs a minimum enrollment of 32 participants. Practices will be held on Tuesday and Thursday, from either 4:00pm to 5:15pm, 5:00pm to 6:15pm. Games will be played on Saturday mornings at 10:45arn and 11:50am with each team usually playing one game per week. Location: Fees: Community/Swim Center $75 Residentl$85 Non-Resident 11714-A 11714-B TueslThur 04/09-06/07 TueslThur 04/09-06107 4:00pm-5: 15pm 5:00pm-6: 15pm Priority registration for Hercules residents only is from 01/07 to 01/31. Open registration for residents and non-residents is from 02/01 to 04/08 or until the league is full. GIRLS ELEMENTARY BASKETBALL FOR AGES 10-12 The Girls Elementary Basketball program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball , with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills, as well as improving hand-eye coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fees include the following: a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, two rounds of league games and playoffs, referees, and awards at the conclusion of the playoffs. The league is open to girls between the ages of 10-12, with beginner to advanced skill levels. Participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate at the time of registration. There will be an information meeting to discuss the rules and regulations Wednesday, April 3, 2002 at 6:30pm at the Community Swim Center. For more information, please call the Sports Coordinator at (510) 799-8295. The league needs a minimum enrollment of 32 participants. Practices will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays, from either 4:00pm to 5:15pm or 5:00pm to 6:15pm or 6:00pm to 7:15pm. Games will be played on Fridays at 4:00pm to 5:05pm, with each team usually playing one game per week. Location: Fees: Community/Swim Center $75 Residentl$S5 Non-Resident 11713-A 11713-B MonNVed 04/0S-06/07 MonlWed 04/08-06/07 4:00pm-5:15pm 5:00pm-6:15pm Priority registration for Hercules residents only is from 01 /07 to 01 /31. Open registration for residents and non-residents is from 02101 to 04/08 or until the league is full. Spring 2002 Herculean 33 �Sports & Fitness SUMMER YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMPS Fundamentals and summertime competition will be the name of the game as the City of Hercules once again offers it's popular day basketball camp for boys and girls. The camp is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball, such as, dribbling, shooting, passing, rebounding, offensive and defensive positions. Also, scrimmages and game situations will be implemented towards the end of the camp. The camp program is for youth grades 4th_8th and is limited to the first 36 participants who sign up. Participants should bring a snack, lunch or money for the snack bar. Beverages will be provided. For more information please call the Sports League Coordinator at 799-8295. Location: Fee: Community/Swim Center Gymnasium $75 ResidenV$85 Non-Resident 21709-A Mon-Fri 6/24-6/28 11 :OOam-3:00pm Priority Registration for Hercules Res only: 3/15-3/31 Open Registration Res & Non-res: 4/3 or until the Camp is full. 21709-B Mon-Fri 8/12-8/16 11 :00am-3:00pm Priority Registration for Hercules Res only: 5/1-5/31 Open Registration Res & Non-res: 6/1 or until the Camp is full. TEEN BASKETBALL LEAGUE 1316 YEAR OLDS The Teen Basketball program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is designed to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills in addition to assisting in the development of hand-eye and running coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fee includes a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, league games and referees, and awards at the conclusion of the season. The league is open to boys ages 13 to 16 years old with beginner to advanced skill levels. Participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate at the time of registration, and be 13 years old by the start of the league and notturn 17 years old until after the end of the league. There will be an information meeting to discuss the rules and regulations on Thursday, June 20, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Swim Center. Location: Fees: 21706-A 21706-B Community/Swim Center-Gymnasium 2001 Refugio Valley Road $75 Res/$85 Non-Res MIW or T(fh 06/25-09/07 MIW or T(fh 06/25-09/07 4: 00pm-5: 15pm 5:00pm-6:15pm Priority Registration (Residential Only): 04/03/02 Open Registration (Residents & Non-ReSidents): 05/01/02 Maximum enrollment is 80 participants. Sign-up early! For more information, call the Sports Coordinator at (510)7998295. 34 Spring 2002 Herculean �Sports & Fitness "EXPANDED HORIZONS" SUMMER BASKETBALL FUN! This camp "Expanded Horizons" will provide a low cost and totally comprehensive fundamentals oriented basketball experience! Targeting youths in the Hercules community and immediate area s. Instruction will include drill stations, classroom discussion and later incorporate scrimmages and game situational play. The camp will last five days and be limited to the first 40 participants who sign-up. Participants will be provided with a T-Shirt, lunch & snack daily. For more information, please call the Sports Coordinator at (510) 799-8295. Location: Fee: 21715-A Hercules Middle School Gym $60 Res/$65 Non-Res Mon-Fri 07/08-07/12 10:00am-3:00pm (Ages 12-17 year old boys only) Priority registration for Hercules Residents only: 05/0105/31 . Open registration Res & Non-Res: 07/01 or until the camp is fu ll. 21715-8 Mon-Fri 07/29-08/02 10:00am-3:00pm (Ages 6-10 year old boys and girls) Priority registration for Hercules Residents only: 05/0105/31 . Open registration Res & Non-Res: 07/18 or until the camp is full. 21715-C 08/05-08/09 10:00am-3:00pm Mon-Fri (Ages 11-16 years old girls only) Priority registration for Hercules Residents only: 05/0105/31 . Open registration Res & Non-Res: 08/02 or until the camp is full. • CO-ED SOFTBALL LEAGUES THURSDAY NIGHT 'C/D' LEAGUE The Hercules Recreation and Co mmunity Services Department will be forming it's annual Summer Softball League. The CO-ED '0' Softball League is designed for men & women ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 14, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules regard ing what constitutes a CO-ED '0 ' level team will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. League fees includes staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1" and 2'" place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum offour (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on Tuesday, June 4, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Community/Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road . Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information call the Sports League Manager at 799-8295. Deadline for fee and team rosters are due no later than May 31 , 2002! Locations: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Rd Times : 7:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. & 7:20 p.m. 21708-0 Fee: Thurs. 6/13-8/22 $475 resident team There is an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player on each team. To qualify for resident team status, at least seven (7) players on a team's roster must reside in Hercules. Spring 2002 Herculean 35 �Sports & Fitness i MEN'S SOFTBALL LEAGUES WEDNESDAY NIGHT 'C/D' LEAGUE Th e Hercule s Recreation and Community Servi ces Department will be forming it's annual Summer Softball League. The Men's 'C/D' Softball League is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 14, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules regarding what constitutes a 'C/D' level team will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. League fees includes staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1" and 2"" place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum of four (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on Tuesday, June 4, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Community/Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information call the Sports League Coordinator at 799-8295. Deadline for fee and team rosters are due no later than May 31 , 20021 Locations: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Rd Times: 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. & 7:20 p.m. 21708-8 Fee: 6/12-8/21 Wed. $475 per team There is an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player on each team. To qualify for residentteam status, at least seven (7) players on a team's roster must reside in Hercules. 36 Spring 2002 Herculean MEN'S SOFTBALL LEAGUES MONDAY NIGHT 'D' LEAGUE The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming it's annual Summer Softball League. The Men's 'D' Softball League is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 14, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules regarding what constitutes a 'D' level team will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. League fees includes staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playciffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts fo r the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1" and 2"" place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum offour (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on Tuesday, June 4, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Community/Swim Center, located at 200 1 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information call the Sports League Coordinator at 799-8295. Deadline for fee and team rosters are due no later thim May 31, 2002! Locations: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Hanna Park, 2480 Refu gio Valley Rd Times: 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. & 7:20 p.m. 21708-A Fee: Mon. 6/10-8/19 $475 per team There is an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player on each team. To qualify for resident team status, at least seven (7) players on a team 's roster must reside in Hercules. �Sports & Fitness CO-ED SOFTBALL LEAGUES TUESDAY NIGHT 'D' LEAGUE ADULT MEN'S FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE The He rcu les Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming its Annual Summer Softball League. The CO-ED '0' Softball League is designed for men & women ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 14, with a minimum of 12 players. The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming a Men's Flag Football League. The league is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 14 with a minimum of 7 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rule s regarding what constitutes a CO-ED '0' level team will apply. All umpires will be ()SSSA certified. League fees includes staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1" and 2'" place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum offour (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on Tuesday, June 4, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Community/Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information call the Sports League Coordinator at 799-8295. Deadline for fee and team rosters are due no later than MAY 31, 2002! Game Locations: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Rd Game Times: 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. & 7:20 p.m. 21708-C Fee: Tues. $475 team 6/11-8/20 There is an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player on each team. To qualify for resident ieam status, at least seven (7) players on a team's roster must reside in Hercules. League fees include the following: staff, referees, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top 4 teams make playoffs), shirts for the Champions of the playoffs and trophies for the 1st and 2nd place finishers of the regular season. Teams must provide their own unifonms or TShirts that are similar in color and have numbers on the front or back. There must be a minimum of 4 teams to run the league with a maximum of 12 teams being admitted. Rules, regulations and league schedules will be discussed at the Manager's meeting on Thursday, June 27, 2002 at 6:30pm at the Hercules Community/Swim Center. Deadline: Team fees and rosters need to be turned in no later than Monday, June 24, 2002. Fee: $475 per team. There is an additional $5 fee for every non-resident player on each team. Location: When: Times: Hanna Ranch Park Saturday Afternoons 1:00pm, 2:15pm & 3:30pm 21111 -A Sat 06/29-09/14 Individuals are encouraged to sign-up on the player interest list for possible placement on teams. If interested or need rnore information, please call the Sports Coordinator at (510) 799-8295. .. Spring 2002 Herculean 37 �Sports & Fitness TENNIS CLASSES PEE-WEE TENNIS Lessons at several levels will be offered by long time local teaching pro Amado Lozano. Students will play points and matches against one another, discuss conditioning and the potential for entering tournaments. Pee-wee tennis is a comprehensive program designed to introduce children ages 4 to 6 to the game of tennis in a fun and rewarding way. Pee-wee tennis allows children to learn the sport quickly and have fun too! Beginner (Ages 7-14) 11701-A Mon 11701 -6 Mon 11701-C Mon 03/04-03/25 04/01 -04/29 05/06-05/27 3:00pm-4:00pm 3:00pm-4:00pm 3:00pm-4:00pm 11705-A 11705-6 11705-C Tues Tues Tues (Ages 14 and up) 11 702-A Mon 11 702-6 Mon 11702-C Mon Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $40 Res/$45 Non-Res (fee covers four 03/04-03125 04/01-04129 05/06-05/27 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm Location: Fees: lessons) Intermediate (All ages) 11703-A Tues 03/05-03/26 11703-6 Tues 04102-04130 11703-C Tues 05/07-05/28 Advanced (All ages) 11704-A Tues 11704-A Tues 11704-6 Tues Location : Fees: lessons) 03/05-03/26 04102-04130 05/07-05/28 3:30pm-4:30pm 3:30pm-4:30pm 3:30pm-4:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $50 Res/$55 Non-Res(fee covers four 03/05-03/26 04/02-04/30 05/07-05/28 3:00pm-3:30pm 3:00pm-3:30pm 3:00pm-3:30pm INDIVIDUAL TENNIS LESSONS All individual lessons must be arranged with the instructor and fees paid at the Hercules Community/Swim Center. Location: Fees: Time : 11710-A 11710-B 11710-C Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $25 per 30 minute private lesson $45 per 60 minute private lesson To Be Announced Sat 03/09-03/30 Sat 04/06-04127 Sat 05104-05125 OPEN GYM PASSES The City of Hercules Community/Swim Center Complex has open gym passes available for residents and nonresidents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry, while the nonresident passes are for convenience only and are set at the regular drop-in rate. Open Gym Passes are valid throughout the year. 38 Spring 2002 Herculean Dynamite Pass 10 visits Adult $25 Res/$30 Non-Res Youth $15 Res/$20 Non-Res Avid Athlete 25 visits Adult $50 Res/$75 Non-Res Youth $37 Res/$50 Non-Res �Sports & Fitness TENNIS FACIUTIES AVAILABLE! Tennis Court Rules and Regulations signs are posted at all City Tennis facilities. These tennis facilities are available to the public by rental permit or on a first-come first-serve basis. Hours and Fees Refugio Valley Tennis Complex: Refugio Valley Road & Pheasant Drive Daily 7 am to 4 pm @ $4/hour/per court Daily 4 to 10 pm @ $5.50/hour/per court SaUSun/Holidays @ $6/hour/per court Except Mondays & Tuesdays from 3 to 7 pm and Saturdays 3 to 5 pm for City Lessons Foxboro Tennis Courts: 1025 Canterbury Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Woodfield Tennis Courts: 1919 Lupine Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Tennis Court Reservations Tennis court reservations are available to Hercules residents only; there is a one-hour minimum on all tennis court facilities. Reservations are accepted at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. YOUTH & ADULT TABLE TENNIS This program is designed to provide competitive table tennis action for all youth who want to improve their knowledge and skill of the game. The table tennis tables used are approved by the U.S. Table Tennis Association and the International Table Tennis Federation. Join the crowd for this exciting program for an annual membership fee and drop-in pass. Location: 51708 Ohlone Community Center, 190 Turquoise Fri 7:00pm-10:00pm Sat 1O:OOam- 4:00pm Play is supervised by registered volunteers of the Hercules Table Tennis Program. Fees: Annual Adult Membership: Drop-in 20 Pass Fee: Annual Youth Membership: Drop-in 20 Pass Fee: Tournament Play: Recognized Community Organization $6/hour/court $12 per hour/court Private Organizations $15 per hour/court Commercial Use Court Rules And Regulations: Annual Family Membership: Adult: Youth: Ages 19 & up $20 Res/$23 Non-Res $30 Res/$32 Non-Res Ages 6 to 18 $10 res/$12 non-res $20 Jr. Pass Ages 6-12 $25 Teen Pass Ages 13-18 2nd member and up $10 Res/12 Non-Res $5 Res/$6 Non-Res Fees must be paid at the Community/Swim Center. Each participant must bring his/her receipt to Ohlone Community Center. 1. Tennis shoes must be worn 2. Courts are available on a first come, first serve basis or by reservation 3. Drop-in play is limited to one hour and fifteen minutes 4. Waiting players must be present to hold position for play 5. Court reservations preempt non-reserved court play 6. City sponsored programs have priority 7. No food on tennis courts 8. No bike riding, roller skating or skateboarding on tennis courts 9. City sponsored lessons ONLY no public instruction . 10. Tennis Tournaments by permit ONLY! 11. Tennis Court Rules And Regulations Will Be Enforced 12. No alcoholic beverages allowed at any park or courts. Call 799-8291 for further information. Spring 2002 Herculean 39 �Sports & Fitness GOLF LESSONS Want to learn more about golf? Want to improve your score? Come and let Jeff Hales , PGA Professional (formerly of Olympic Club), teach you the fundamentals of Golf. In these summer le sso ns, students will le arn Pre-Swing Fundamentals, In-Swing Principles and overall awareness of the Golf game. All lessons will be held at the Franklin Canyon Golf Course. Classes will meet every Wednesday. Space is limited to 4 students per session, so register early. Registration will be taken at the Hercules Community/Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, CA. Providing your own golf clubs is preferred , but equipment can be arranged through the instructor. Do you have any old golf clubs setting around that you don't use? Please contact us at (510) 799-8295 if you are interested in donating any old golf clubs that you are no longer using! Location: Instructors: Fees: Fees : Maximum: Junior Lessons (Ages Wed 21801-A 21801-8 Wed 2180 1-C Wed Franklin Canyon Golf Course, located off of Highway 4 Jeff Hales, PGA Professional $80 per session for Junior's ages 10-17 $100 for Adults ages 18 and up 7 students per session 10-17) 06/05-06/19 07/10-07/24 08/07-08/21 3:00pm-4:00pm 3:00pm-4:00pm 3:00pm-4:00pm Adult Lessons (Ages 18 and Up) 21802-A Wed 06105-06/19 21802-8 Wed 07/1-07/24 Wed 08107-08/21 21802-C 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm Adult Lessons (Ages 18 and Up) 21803-A Wed 06105-06/19 21803-8 Wed 07/10-07/24 21 803-C Wed 08/07-08/21 5:00pm-6:00pm 5:00pm-6:00pm 5:00pm-6:00pm 40 Spring 2002 Herculean ATTENTION YOUNG GOLFER'S CITY OF HERCULES PRESENTS "JUNIOR GOLF CAMP" This golf camp is designed for youth's ages 10-17 that are looking for a challenge and a valuable learning experience in the game of golf. Students will learn the rules of the game, golf etiquette, fundamentals, games and hands-on individual instruction. Space is limited to 24 students so register early. Registration will be taken at the Hercules Community/ Swim Center located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. If you have any questions, please contact the Sports Coordinator at (510) 799-8295. Franklin Canyon Golf Course, off Highway 4 Location: Instructors: Jeff Hales, PGA Professional Celtic Golf Mgmt $75 Jr's ages 10-17 (paid to the City of Fees: Hercules) Maximum: 24 students/Minimum of 12 Equipment: Students must bring their own golf clubs! 21805-A Wed-Fri 06/19-06121 9:00am-10:00am �Sports & Fitness J AZZERCISE CLASS Jazzercise is a total body-conditioning program designed for everyone at every fitness level. Each 60 to 65 minute class includes a warm-up, ae robics, muscle toning and strengthening with weights, stretching and a final cool-down to a variety of popular music including funk, country, pop, reggae and rock! Jazzercise is carefully designed to increase ftexibility, muscle tone, strength, stamina and cardiovascular fitness. Come join us for FITNESS , FRIENDSHIP & FUN! Join at any time and take advantage of the NEW STUDENT SPECIAL: 8 week purchase for $48 (that's just $6 per week!). Instructor: Location: Days: Kimberly Moffat (510) 724-7809 Community/Swim Center Mon - Thurs at 6:30pm Sat & Sun at 9:00am Drop-in: $6.00 Fees: Monthly Pass: $42.00 Monthly Pass EFT': $32.00 What to bring: Mat, bottled water and hand weights "'Electronic Funds Transfer ADULT OPEN GYM BASKETBALL/VOLLEYBALL Open Gym periods are ongoing. Players, beginners to advanced, are enccuraged to drop in. Come on down for an energetic game of Basketball or Volleyball!! Location: Fee: Gymnasium, 2001 Refugio Valley Road $3.00 per adult $2.00 per youth Adult Open Gym Basketball Adult B'ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16yrs&up Mon Thu Adult B'ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16yrs& up Adylt Open Gym Volleyball Tues Adult V'Ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16 yrs& up Wed Adult V'Ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16 yrs& up Yoyth Open Gym Basketball Mon-Fri Youth B'ball 11:00am-4:00 pm 9-16 yrs II I Gymnasium for Rent Now you can rent the Community/Swim Center Gymnasium for Basketball or Volleyball practices, games and/or business recreational games! The gym is available on a limited basis. Applicants must be 21 years of age, call 799-8291 for further information. The City of Hercules Recreation & Community Services Department operates the Community/Swim Center Gymnasium which is available for limited public use. Reservations will only be accepted with a ccmpleted application and payrnentforthe hours rented. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. All ccntact regarding the reservati ons, fees , rental time and on site ccordination will be arranged with the original applicant only. Reservations will not be taken more than one (1 ) month in advance or less than two (2) weeks priorto the planned activity. An attendant will be present during the entire event. Adu~ supervision is required by applicant during the event. Applicants interested in renting the gym are enccuraged to view the facility prior to renting. The gym has a maximum capacity of 100 persons for a sports event. 'Standard rental indudes the main room with two (2) portable basketball units or two (2) volleyball units, portable bleachers and indoor bathroom. Advanced Payment Required Fees: (Two hour minimum) One day rental $50 Res/$60 Non-Res per hour 3 or more days $30 Res/$40 Non-Res per hour Attention local businesses!! The gymnasium is now available for public use for either Volleyball or Basketball, Monday through Friday from 12 noon to 2:00pm. Note: Open gym programs are not available during league programs. Spring 2002 Herculean 41 �AQUATIC SEASON 2002! Public Swim The Hercules Swim Cenler is open to the public for playing, wor1<ing out, diving, or lounging around the pool side in a beautiful outdoor setting. The Hercules Aquatic staff are certified by the American Red Cross and are fully trained in the supelVision of aquatic activities, lifeguard training , first aid, CPR, and rescue situations. We ask that all participants of the public swim sessions be fully knowledgeable about our pool rules as listed below: • All entries to the pool and deck areas must be paid admissions, including nonswimmers and chaperons. • Children, 9 years and under, must be accompanied by an adult at least sixteen years Of Days, Dates, & Times for Public Swim: Fee: $3 Adults (18 & older) $2 Youths (1-17 years) $2 Non-Swimmers/Spectators Free for Children Under 1 year Swim schedule: Sat!Sun Man - Fri 05l04to 09129 06117 to 08130 1:30-6:00 pm 1:30-4:00 pm Swim Passes older. • There is a fifteen (15) minute rest period on all weekend public swim sessions from 3:45 to 4:00 p.m. All participants under the age of eighteen are required to exit the water area and remain on the lawn or deck area. Discount Swim Passes are available for residents and non-residents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry. Non-resident passes are available for convenience only, with rates set at the regular drop-in rate. Participants with swim passes will be allowed into the facility 15 minutes earlier than general public for public swim sessions. • Flotation devices such as inner tubes, water wings, noodles, air mattresses, etc. are not permitted in the pool areas. Only Coast Guard approved flotation devices are allowed with adult supervision. Adult Youth Adult Youth $25 res $15 res $30 non-res $20 non-res $62.50 res $37.50 res $75 non-res • Full face masks, snor1<els, and diving fins are not permitted in the pool areas. Dynamite Pass (10 visits) Frequent! Swimmer (25 Visits) • Diving toys, coins, water guns, etc. are not permitted in the pool areas. Lap Swimming Picnics are permitted around the deck/lawn areas, however, all items must be kept away from the pool side. No glass, breakable containers, alcoholic beverages. Barbecues are permitted by special arrangement only. Are you ready to begin a steady peal exercise program again? Why not come to the Hercules Swim Center to strengthen, stretch, and tone all your muscles. You may w ish to choose a vigorous training schedule, or just a leisurely swim. Lanes are divided for fast and slow swimmers. The pool w ill be open for lap swim during inclement weather unless dangerous cond itions exist. Lap 1< 1< Public swim sessions are subject to early dosure after the first hour of operation due to poor weather and/or if attendance drops below 25 participants. There are no refunds for ca nceled swim sess ions. * Proper swim attire is required. No cutoffs and/or leotards or street dothing. * Pool rules are posted on the deck areas surrounding the pool areas and are necessary for the safety of all participants. Participants must obey posted rules and oral instructions from Aquatic Staff at all times. * It is requested that patrons be sensITive to the needs of parents to change their young children of the opposite sex in the locker room areas. • No photographic equipment permitted. .. Swim Diapers Requiredl 42 2002 Spring Aquatics Program $50 non-res lane will be available during Public Swim until pool attendance reaches 250. Fee: $3 Adults (18 years and up) $2 Youth (14-17 years) Winter/Spring Schedule Mon/WedlFri Man lTueslThur/ Fri 03/04-05131 03/04-05131 11:30-1:00 pm 7:00-9:00 pm Summer Schedule Mon-Fri Mon/TueslThursiFri Saturday Sunday 06103-08/30 06/03-08130 05/04-08131 05105-09/01 11 :308m-1:00pm 7:00pm-9:00pm 6:30pm-8:00pm 10:00am-12:00pm * No evening lap swim on Wednesdays, Fall lap swimming hours will be announced in the Summer Herculean issue! �AQUATIC SEASON 2002! Swim Instruction Levels forAIiAges Level IV Stroke Development Pre-Requisite: Level III or Demonstrated Competency Are you or your family members fearful of the water? Can't coordinate breathing with arm strokes? Or are you wanting to brush up on skills and learn new techniques? The Hercules Aquatics Staff are caring and experienced water safety instructors who will teach basic to advanced level swimming skills to all members of your family. Students will develop coordination and endurance in the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, and treading water. Students will also be introduced to the breaststroke, sidestroke, and to turning at the wall. Students will learn to dive from standing and stride position on the side of the pool, in addition to more safety skills including expanded information on rescue breathing. The Hercules Leam to Swim program is based on theAmerican Red Cross certification standards for progressive swim instruction. Each level of swim instruction builds on the skills learned in the previous level. Below are the various levels offered and the skills associated with each level. Levell Water Exploration No Prerequisite needed Level one is designed for those who have little to no experience in the water. The objective is to assist students in becoming comfortable and safer in the water. Students will learn to blow bubbles, submerge their face, float on front and back with support, kick on front and back with support, learn basic water safety skills, and be introduced to alternating arm action. Levelll Primary Skills Pre-Requisite: Levell or Demonstrated Competency Students wilileam to float unsupported, to kick and coordinate arm movements on front and back unsupported, to turn over from front to back and back to front, to retrieve underwater objects at shallow depths, rhythmic breathing, and water safety skills. Levellll Stroke Readiness Pre-Requisite: Level II or Demonstrated Competency Students will learn to coordinate the front and back crawl, be introduced to treading water and elementary backstroke, learn to dive from the side of the pool, learn safe diving rules, learn self-rescue skills, and be introduced to rescue breathing. Swim Registration Information * No refunds after first day of class * No refunds or make-ups for missed days * Refund fee $10.00 surcharge for all student withdrawal after registration process. * Register early if possible. Classes may be cancelled if minimum class size not met. *Registration is limited to 2 sessions per registered Level V Stroke Refinement Pre-Requisite: Level IV or Demonstrated Competency Students will continue to develop endurance and refine the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke. Students will also be introduced to the butterfly, underwater swimming, and surface dives. Students will learn additional open swim turns, alternate kicks for treading water, rules for safe diving from the springboard, and recognition for spinal injury care. Level VI Skill Proficiency Pre-Requisite: Level V or Demonstrated Competency Students will continue to increase endurance and refine the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Students will learn approach strokes, the front flip turn, speed turns, the approach and hurdle on the springboard, surface dives in tuck and pike positions, and additional kicks for treading water. Additional water safety skills will also be included. Level VII Advanced Skills Pre-Requisite: Level VI or Demonstrated Competency Students will perfect all strokes and skills previously presented and learn to swim greater distances. Students will learn conditioning principles for lifetime fitness, the backstroke flip turn, in-water rescue techniques, the springboard dives in pike and tuck positions, and explore alternative aquatic activities. To pass this course, students must pass a Level VII Skills Test. All ages are welcome!!! date. * Note it is not unusual for some students to repeat a level to complete the necessary skills. Please take into consideration when registering for swim lessons. * Classes are cancelled only in case of lightening. * Pools are heated. * Swim diapers required for infants/ toddlers not yet toilet trained. 2002 Spring Aquatics Program 43 �AQUATIC SEASON 2002! Morning Individual Lessons Evening Individual Lessons The Individual Lesson program is designed for students ages four (4) years and up. Th e Individual Lesson program should be utilized as a supplement to group/adult lessons when a student is experiencing difficulty with a particular skill , or if you are just looking for one-on-one instruction. The Individual Lessons are composed of four, 1/2 hour classes, Monday/ Tuesday & Thursday/Friday. The Individual Lesson program is designed for students ages four (4) years and up. The Individual Lesson program should be utilized as a supplement to group/adult lessons when a student is experiencing difficulty with a particular skill , or if you are just looking for one-on-one instruction. The Individual Lessons are composed of four, 1/2 hour classes, Monday/ Tuesday & Thursday/Friday. Pre-registration is mandatory for all individual sessions. We strongly encourage early registration due to the limited number of available time offerings, and due to the extreme popularity of this program option. The Individual Lesson times do fill to capacity within the first few months of registration. Pre-registration is mandatory for all individual sessions. We strongly encourage early registration due to the limited number of available time offerings, and due to the extreme popularity of this program option. The Individual Lesson times do fill to capacity within the first few months of registration. Location: Main Pool & Play Pool Fee: $45 res/$50 non-res Time: 11 :30am-12:00 pm Location: Main Pool & Play Pool Fee: $45 res/$50 non-res 5pm-5:30pm Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 Session 8 Session 9 Session 10 Session 11 OS/27-05/3 1 06/03-06/07 06/10-06/14 06/17-06/21 06/24-06/28 07101-07/05 07108-07/12 07/15-07/19 07/22-07/26 07/2S-08/02 08105-08/09 11:30am-12:00pm 11 :30am-12:00pm 11:30am-12:00pm 11:30am-12:00pm 11:30am-12:00pm 11:30am-12:00pm 11:30am-12:00pm 11:30am-12:00pm 27033-A 27041-A 27043-A 27051-A 27053-A 27061-A 27063-A 27071-A 27033-B 27041 -B 27043-B 27051-B 27053-B 27061 -B 27063-B 27071-B 5:30pm-6pm 6pm-6:30pm 27033-C 27041-C 27043-C 27051-C 27053-C 27061-C 27063-C 27071-C 27021-0 27023-0 27031-0 27033-0 27041-0 27043-0 27051-0 27053-0 27061-0 27063-0 27071 -0 6:30-7pm OS/27-05/31 06/03-06/07 06/10-06/14 Summer Jobs! Instructors Needed! Parents we're looking for adults who would like to teach wimming. If you have ever been a Water Safety Instructor, or would like to become a swim instructor, give us a call. We have opportunities in the mornings and evenings. For more information, please call: (510) 799-8228 44 2002 Spring Aquatics Program 27021-E 27023-E 27031 -E �AQUATIC SEASON 2002! Adult Lessons Group Lessons The Adult Lesson program is designed for students ages thirteen (13) and up, who would like some additional swimming instruction without the hustle and bustle of small children. The Adult Lessons are designed to have a maximum enrollment of six (6) students per class in order to provide increased instruction time by each instructor. This lesson program is ideal for adults of all ages who never learned to swim or who may have a limned aquatic background. The Aquatic staff will help you develop confidence and assurance while swimming, and if necessary, decrease your fears of being in water. The Adult sessions will be composed of eight, 1/2 hour classes, and will be held over a two week period; Monday/Tuesday & Thursday/Friday (4-days per week). Preregistration is mandatory for all adult classes and we encourage early registration due to the popularity of the adult lesson program. The registration deadline for adult lessons is the Friday preceding each session, at 5:00pm. Late registration will be accepted on a space available basis or by special arrangement with the Aquatics Coordinator. Late sign-ups are subject to a late fee of $5. The group lesson program is designed for students ages four (4) years and up. The group sessions are composed of eight classes, and will be held over a two week period; Monday/Tuesday & Thursday/Friday (4 days/week). Classes for Levels I, II , III are 1/2 hour in duration and Levels IV to VII are 45 minutes in order to provide adequate instruction and practice for the advanced swim skills. Location: Main Pool Fee: $55 resl$60 non-res Levels & Times: All Levels All Levels 11:30am-12:00pm 6:00pm-6:30pm Adult Lessons: Session 1: 06117-06128-28011 a,b Session 2: 07101-07112 (prorate) - 28021 a,b Session 3: 07115-07126 - 28031 a,b Session 4: 07/29-08/09 -28041 a,b Basic Water Rescue This course will provide individuals with the information and skills necessary to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies. This will also teach participants how to protect themselves while assisting others. No prerequisites or age requirement; written and skills test; certification card valid for three years. Pre-registration is mandatory for all group lessons and we encourage early registration due to the popularity of the group lesson program . The registration deadline for group lessons is the Friday preceding each session at 5pm. Late registration will be accepted on a space available basis or by special arrangement with the Aquatics Coordinator. Late sign-ups are subject to a late fee of $5. Location: Fee: Main Pool & Play Pool $40 resl$45.00 non-res All Sessions meet: MITIThlF for 2 weeks Summer Sessions AM & PM Classes Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 06103-06114 pm class only (A Sections Only) 06/17-06128 07101-07112 (prorate) 07115-07126 07129-08/09 Levels & Times: am classes 1,2,3 4,5,6,7 1,2,3 1,2,3 4,5,6,7 pmc/asses 1,2(a,b) 1,2,3 1,2,3 4,5,6,7 1,2,3 10:00-10:30 am 10:00-10:45 am 10:30-11:00 am 11:00-11:30 am 11:00-11:45 am 5:00-5:30 pm 5:30-6:00 pm 6:30-7:00 pm 7:00-7:45 pm 7:00-7:30 pm 20903-C Date: Time: Fee: June 28, 2002 9:00am-1 :OOpm $20 Res/$25 Non-Res ·This course is included as part of the water safety aide instruction course. 2002 Spring Aquatics Program 45 �o AQUATIC SEASON 2002! ParentllnfantIToddler C lass ParentllnfantIToddler Fun Swim! The ParenVlnfanVToddler program is designed to assist parents in introducing their children, ages 6 months up to 3 years of age, to water play and pre-swimming skills. The course is designed to create an enjoyable, non-threatening envirmmentwhich allows parents to actively participate with their children in the learning of water skills. This course is an ideal entry level program which begins to prepare your child for swim instruction as he/she grows into more advanced level classes. The ParenVlnfanVToddler program is composed of eight 1/2 hour classes, and will be held over a two week period; Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, Friday. Children are required to wear t ight f itting swim pants. Parents are encouraged to bring your child's favorite water toy to add to the famil iarity of t he environment. Due to popular demand, we are expanding our special time period just for parents and toddlers to enjoy the play pool without the hustle and bustle of large groups, and/or older participants. Parents may practice swim instru ct ion techniques learned in the ParenVlnfanVToddler Instructional Class or just enjoy a quiet swim time with their children. This swim session is restricted to children between the ages of six (6) months and three (3) years of age. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times while in and out of the water. Parents are encouraged to bring their child 's favorite water toy to these swim times in order to make the child feel more comfortable. Flotation devices, such as water wings and air mattresses are not permitted. Swim Pants are requi red! Fee: Time: Days: $40 res/$45 non-res 11:45 to 12:15 or6:00-6:30 pm Mon-Tues-Thur-Fri (2-weeks) Session 1 06/17 -06/28 Session 2 07101-07/12 (prorate) Session 3 07/15 -07/26 Session 4 07129 -08/09 20906A am 20906 B pm 20906 C am 209060 pm 20906 E am 20906 F pm 20906 G am 20906 H pm Children's Birthday Swim Parties Happy Birthday Parties at the pool .... a swim party!! Children's B irthday Ev ents will be allowed into the facility d uring pub lic swim periods f ifteen (15) m inutes earlier than t he general pub lic, an d includes p icn ic table areas t hat can be reserved. Refundable Deposit Maintenance Fee Two Patio Tables Optional: SSOPit Additional (2) Patio Tables Plus youth rate per entry $50.00 $25.00 $25.00 $20.00 $20.00 Pool Party Special $125 w ith refundable deposit of $50 includes (Deposit, Maintenance Fee, two patio tables, SSO Pit, 10 free patron and plus youth rate per entry). 46 2002 Spring Aquatics Program Fee: $3 per parent and child couple MWF Sun 06/17-08/09 06/02-08/18 12:15pm-1:15 pm 11 :OOam-12:00pm Private Pool Rentals Reserve the pool for your own private party! Rental fee includes: exclusive use of the main pool and/or play pool (Play Pool requires additional fee); grass areas. BBQ grill, locker room, no alcohol orsmoking permitted. Limited availability. Small Private Pool Rental Only-(75 person maximum. Ages 9 and under)'" Residents $40/hour Deposit: $350 Non-Residents $60/hour Deposit: $350 Combined Pool RentalsHourly Rates 1-20 persons $50 Resi$60 Non-Res DepoSIT: $350 1-50 persons $75 Resi$90 Non-Res Deposit: $350 51-100 persons $125 Resi$150 Non-Res Deposit: $350 101-150 persons $150 Resi$180 Non-Res Deposit: $350 151 -250 persons $200 Resi$240 Non-Res Deposit: $350 "'There must be at least one adutt chaperon (age 18 or over) for every ten (1 0) children in attendance. "'Certificate of insurance is required for all pool rentals. These rates are specified under facility rental rates. �AQUATIC SEASON 2002! Water Exercise Deep Water Exercise Are your looking for an alternative to high impact aerobics and stair stepping? Or just looking for a healthy form of exercise? Well, this is the class for you! This specialty course is ideal for therapy patients, elderly, and fitness buffs! The Water Exercise program follows sound exercise principles while using water resistance to improve your cardiovascular system, tone muscles, and burn fal. The course is designed for different fitness levels and movement abilities, using a wide range of musical tempos. Males and females are encouraged to participate, and swimming skills are not necessary. The Deep Water Exercise program is designed for the more energetic water exerciser. No advanced swimming skills are required, however, students must feel comfortable in deep water. This course is designed to provide students with a more strenuous cardiovascular workout than the beginner water exercise class. Instructor: Location: Fee: Anita Roger Fields Main Pool $7.00 drop in rate Special Senior Rate $5.00 drop-in rate Instructor: Location: Fee: Water Aerobics passes will now be used instead of registration. TuesfThurs (For one session only) 06103 - 06114 12:00pm-1:00pm Fee: MonlWed $50 Res/$60 Non-Res $30 Res/$40 Non-Res All students are required to bring to class an Aqua Jogger, which can be purchased at most local sporting good retailers or they are available for rent at the pool on a first come, first served basis. Anita Roger Fields Main Pool $7.00 drop in rate Special Senior Rate $5.00 drop-in rate 10 visits 10 visits for Seniors 06/17-D6/28 MonlWed/Fri Passes may be purchased from the main office: (510) 799-8291 07/01-08/30 TuesfThurs (For one session only) 06103 - 06114 12:00pm-1 :OOpm 09/04-09/30 MonlWed 06/17-06/28 12:00pm-1 :OOpm MonlWedlFri 07/01-08/30 12:00pm-1 :OOpm MonlWedlFri 09104-09/30 12:00pm-1 :OOpm 12:00pm-1 :OOpm 12:00pm-1 :OOpm MonlWedlFri 12:00pm-1 :OOpm benefits of water exercise: 1. INCREASE MUSCULAR ENDURANCE AND STRENGTH 2 . DECREASEBODYFAT Instructor: TuesfThur: TBA 8:00pm to 9:00pm 3. INCREASE RANGE.()F-MOTION. 06118-08108 4. IMPROVE ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING THATINVOLVEAGILlTY, BALANCE, COORDINATION , FLEXIBILlTY,AND STRENGTH SUCH AS WALKING, LIFTING, STANDING, CARRYING,AND REACHING 2002 Spring Aquatics Program 47 �AQUATIC SEASON 2002! Hercules Piranhas Swim Team! The City of Hercules will be offering a recreational swim team during the 2002 season. This program is designed for participants ages 5 to 18 who will be eligible to participate in all sanctioned practices, clinics, invitational meets, and monthly socials. A parent's informational meeting will be held on April 24, 2002 at 6:00pm at the Hercules Community Center Spring Season Summer Evening Practice: 05/06/2002 ~8/16/2002 13 and older 6:30-8:00 p.m. 11-12 & Under & 9 -10 5:30-6:30 p.m. 7-8 years 6 & under 4:30-5:30 p.m. Summer Season 13 and older 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. 11-12 years & 9-10 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. 7-8 years 9:00 -10:00 a.m. 10:00 -11:00 a.m.* 6 & under • Time subject to change DateslTimes: Monday-Friday Swim Meets will be on Wednesday evenings and Saturday momings Head Swim Coach: Zack Lisson * Parents are require to submff a refundable $100 deposit for required volunteer obligations. See parents handbook for further details. Full Season 05/06/2002 - 08/16/2002 2 children 3 children $315 $410 Full Season 20908-A $225 Membership $500 Swimmers 15 -18 only have to pay $ 150 with no Deposit and no parent obligation required. A free 3-day trial for participants new to the Hercules Swim Team is available so that the participant can see if helshe are enjoying the team participation, as well as providing the opportunity for the coaching staff to evaluate the swimmer's ability. This 3-day trail begins with the first attendance. Last day to register is June 11. 2002 or until filled 48 2002 Spring Aquatics Program �AQUATIC SEASON 2002! Water Safety Aide for Aquatic Volunteers Hercules Master Swim Club (HMSC) Pacific Masters Swimming (PMS) is an organized swimming program for adults ages 19 and over. Individual members may participate in a variety of ways ranging from recreational lap swimming to international competition, however participants are not required to compete as a member of the club. Some members join for health, fitness, comradery, or just plain fun! When you become a member of the United States Master Swimming (USMS), you are automatically covered for additional accident and liability insurance during all sanctioned events and workouts. In addition, you will receive a subscription to SWIM magazine, a national swimming and fitness publication, and a PMS Newsletter in every issue. Membership also includes borrowing privileges from the PMS library, and the privilege of participating in any PMS water event, clinic, and training groups. For further information, please contact our Aquatics Coordinator at 799-8291 or 799-8296. Lacatian: Fees: 20909-A Spring MfTfThlF MIWIF Summer Man-Fri MfTfThlF MainPaal $25 Annual USMS Membership Fee $25 for 10 visits $40 far 20 visits $60 for 30 visit pass $200 for full season 02104-05103 03/04-05131 06/04-08/30 05103-08130 This course is designed for those who wish to become a volunteer or instructor aide at the Hercules Swim Center. The training is designed for youth (ages 14-17), adu~s , and senior crtizens who desire further involvement in aquatic activities. The training consists of five days, with 3 to 5 hours per session. An additional five hours oftraining will be offered to those volunteers who wish to assist in Level VI or VII swim classes. Prerequisite: Instructor: Must be proficient in Level VI or equivalent Anrta Roger Fields Fee: 20903-A $40 res/$45 nan-res Week One: Week Two: June17,18&June24-26 9:00am-11:00am June 28 9:00am-1 :OOpm Title 22 First Aid for Public Safety Personnel The purpose of this course is to meet the specialized First Aid and CPR Training requirements of the Califomia Administrative Code - Trtle 22 required for Lifeguards, Police Officers, and Fire Fighters. This course will provide these First Responders with the knowledge and skills they need to help sustain life until more advanced help arrives. The course contains five (5) units. Students must sucoessfully complete every unrt to become certified. Prerequisites: Current Certification in CPRFPR. Lifeguard training. Which includes CPRFPR taken concurrently or completed within 30 days of the start of the session Instructor: Fee: Anita Roger-Fields $1251Resident-$1301N0n-resident 20910-A July 1-3,8,9 7:30 -1 0:30pm 4:00pm-6:00pm 11:30am-1:00pm 11:30am-1:00pm 7:00pm-9:00pm Fall Dates to be announced in the Summer Herculean! 2002 Spring Aquatics Program 49 �AQUATIC SEASON 2002! CPR for the Professional Rescuer Challenge Course and Lifeguard Training Challenge Course These courses involve testing only for CPR for the Professional Rescuer (CPRFPR) Lifeguard Training and First Aid in order to renew certification. Prerequisites: 15 years of age, pass a swim skills test, previous certificaffon in Red Cross or YMCA Ufeguard and CPRFPR. BRING YOUR OWN MASK Swim skills test includes: 1) Treading water for two (2) minutes, with arms across chest (legs only). 2) Swimming 500 yards continuously using crawl, side stroke, and breast stroke. 3) A surface dive and retrieving a 10 lb. object from a depth of 7 feet. Lifeguard Training This com prehensive course provides American Red Cross certification in Lifeguard Training, CPR forthe Professional Rescuer, and First Aid. Students will leam how to handle special rescue eqUipment and emergency situations, Prerequisites: 15 years of age by last class session and pass a swim skill s test which includes: 1) Treading water for two (2) minutes, WITh arms across chest (legs only). 2) Swimming 500 yards continuously using crawl , side stroke, and breast stroke. 3) A surface dive and retrieving a 10 lb. objecl from a depth of 7 feet. Instructor. Fee: 20901-A 20901-8 Instructor: Fee: Anita Roger-Fields CPRFPR only Ufeguard Training CPRFPR & First Aid CPR Challenge 20902-A Sat 20902-8 Tu es 05/18 07/30 Lifeguard Training Challenge 20902-0 Sat 06/18 20902-E 08/03 Sat $25 res!$30 non-res $50 res!$5O non-res 1:00pm-4:00pm 6:00pm-l 0:00pm 10:00am-12:00pm 10:00am- 12:00pm GUARDSTART 20901-C Thi s course w ill tra in to teach the A m e rican Red Cross Swimming Courses. Future instructors w ill learn how to use course mate rials , develop lesson plans , conduct classes, eval uate stud ents, and complete course records. Instructor: Fee: Instructor: Anita Roger-Fields Fee: $50 res!$60 non-res (induding materials) Prerequisite -Demonstrate level VI swimming abilily( see page 45.} 20907-A Session 1/ 209011-A Week One: Week Two: Mf(/Th!Fri June 17 & 18 3:00pm-5:00pm June 24, 25, 27,28 3:00pm-5:00pm 07/15-07/26 50 2002 Spring Aquatics Program 9:00am-II :OOam 05115-06110 MlVVITh 6:00pm-9:30 pm +Two Dates To Be Announced MW 07/17-08107 6:00pm-9:30pm +Two Dates To Be Announced MW 09/04-09/26 6:00pm-9:30pm +Three Dates To Be Announced Water Safety Instructor Course Th is course w ill train individuals 11-14 year aids the A merican Red Cross skill s necessary to become tomorrow's lifeguards. Get a jump start on becoming a lifeguard today' Volunteer opportunities exist for summer at the Hercules Community I Swim Center. Sta rt training now ! Session I 209011 -A Anffa Roger-Fields $125 res!$135 non-res (including materials) Anita Roger-Fields $125 res!$135 non-res (including materials) Pre-requisffes -17 yrs old of age by the end of the course Demonstrate level IV swimming ability( see page 45.) Pass a precourse written and water safety skills test Man & Wed 04/10-05113 6:30pm- 10:00pm +Two Dates To Be Announced �HOW TO REGISTER GENERAL INFORMATION 1. All reg is tration is on a first come, f irst serve basis unless specified in the course descri p tio n . 2. Pre- reg istration for a ll programs is recommended. We encourage participants to register at least one week in advan ce of the course sta rting date. WALK-I N REGISTRATION 1. All wa lk in registratio ns are accepted a tthe Community S w im Ce nter, 2001 R e fugio Valley R oad. Office h ours a re Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm , and Friday, 9;00am 10 5;00 pm . 2. Prereg istrationi sreco mmended fora llprogram sa tleast one week prior to th e sta rting d a te of the course. 3. Pl ease make checks a nd/o r m oney orders p ayable to the CITY OF HERCULES. 4 . All regi s tration fee s must be accompani ed by a completed re gistration form. A waive r o f liability is a lso required for c ertain activiti es as specified in the cou rse description. 5. A $5.00 la te registra tio n fee wi ll b e added to a ll registra tio n received one h ou r prior to a co urse s tarting time and/or after a course has begun . The late registration fee will not be added to some extended co urse sessions until after the second c lass meeting as specified in th e co urse description. 6. Some co urses may be ca ncele d o r combined due to lack of registration. 7. Proof of residen cy will be asked upon regi s tration. Driver 's li ce nse , utility b ill or other form of identi fication is acceptable. RESIDENTS ARE THOSE WHO RESIDE WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF HERCULES. 8. R egistration and paym ent for one ses sion d oes n o t guarantee en rollment in su bseq uent sessions , unl ess payment is rece ived in full for all appli ca ble sess ions. 9. Parents/G uardians must register th e ir c hildren jf under the ag e of 1 8. 10. Ifthere a re chang es in the course schedule or if the course is full, you will be notified by ou r staff prior to the class starting date. 11. A mail drop is p rovid ed near th e main entrance to the office if registration is received after re gular busin ess hour s. PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF CASH PAYMENTS. REFUND POLICY 1. Refunds and/or transfe rs w ill be gra nted on o r before the first cl ass meetin g. No refunds o r transfers will be granted after the first c lass meeting . The re is a $ 10.00 service cha rge on all re funds initiate d by the parti c ip a nt. 2. If the course is cance led b y the H ercu les Recreation and Community Services , the partic ipa nt w ill h ave the option o f transferring to a similar program , or will be granted a full refund . 3. Refunds may be g iven a fter a co urse has begun due to a particu lar medi cal co ndition if a doctor 's n ote is provided . Th ese refunds a re at the discretion of th e Recreatio n S upervisor. MAIL-IN REGISTRATION 1. Please fill out the co urse registra ti o n form prov ided in this brochure. Copies of the registration form maybe made if more forms are necessary. 2. Please enclose your payment information. Payments may be made by VISA , Mastercard , Check , Mon ey Order. Please do not mail o r drop off cash payments. 3. You may mail your registration form and paym e nt tothe H e rcules Comm uni ty/Swim Cente r, 200 1 Refugi o Valley Roa d , Hercules , CA. 94547. 4. A cou rse receipt w ill be mailed to you confirmin g yo ur reg istra tionintothecla ss .Ifyouhave n o trece ivedverification of you r reg istration by the first class meeting, please ca ll the H e rcules Recreatio n an d Community Services a t51 0 799-8291 . 5. If your registration check is returned to you, t h e c lass is full and you will automatically b e p laced on a waiting li s t. PHONE IN REGISTRATION 1. Plea se fill out the co urse regi stration form provided in this brochure fo r eac h participant a nd program you are inte rested in . M a k e sure you h ave your VISA or Ma stercard inform ation availabl e when you ca ll. This informatio n w ill in c lude the name of the ca rd h older, the account number, and the expira tio n date. 2. Phone in registra tion will be accepted during reg ular business hours and/or by leaving a voicemail m ess age on ou r reg istration line (799-8291) if yo u are reg is te ring by phone a fter h ours, p lease include a ll the n ecessa ry informa tio n o n the reg is tration form and payme nt fo rm , including a contac t number so our s ta ff may contact you for further information in ord e r to process yo ur registration. FAX INFORMATION 1. Please fill out the cou rse regi stration form provided in this broc hure an d fax to (510) 7 99-82 88 . VISA and Masterca rd paym en t s will only be accepted for fax rp.,]i stration. Spring 2002 Herculean 51 �- -- -- - - - - -- - - - - - - - - -- - - - City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form ParenVGuardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age): ___________________________ Daytime Phone: _ _ _ _ __ _ __ Address: _ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ City: _ _ _ _ _ _ Zip Code: _ __ __ Evening Phone: _________ _ Participant's Name 1. 2 3. 4. Birth Date (if under 18yr) I I I I I I I I Credit Card Type: _ _ _ Mastercard___VISA Course Number and Title Dates Times Card No. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Exp. Date __I__I__ Authorized Cardholder Signature: __________________ _ ________ Date: ________________ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities . I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or om issions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature:-,,-_ _,,--_ _ _,--_______________ ________________________ Date: ___ _ _ _ _ _ __ (ParenVGuardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form ParenVGuardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age): _ _ _ __ _________________________________ _ Daytime Phone: ________________ Address: _____________________ City: Zip Code: _____ ,Evening Phone:_________ Participant's Name 1. 2. 3. 4. Birth Date (if under 18vr) I I I I I I I I Credit Card Type: _ _ _,Mastercard___VISA Course Number and Title Dates Times Card No. ______________,Exp. Date_ _ I__I__ Authorized Cardholder Signature:____________________ _ _ ______________________ Date: ________________ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or om issions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees . Participant Signature:=--c;;::----;c-----;:c----cc---c;---c:--c-----;-c----;---;-;:-------;----;-------Date:----_ _ _ _ _ ___ (ParenVGuardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) �THE HERCULEAN Advertising Information I. DESIGN: CAMERA-READY (black and white advertisement and picture) SUBMIT ADVERTISEMENT on a 3 In" floppy or zip disk. 2. ARTICLE SUBMITTAL DUE DATES FOR 2002: ************************* .* * SAVE 10% : Purchase all four consecutive : : editions and receive 10% discount. : Spring Friday, January 18, 2002 (March publication) Summer Friday, April 19, 2002 (June publication) Fall Friday, July 19,2002 (September publication) Winter Friday, October II , 2002 (December publication) 3. ADVERTISEMENT SIZES: * * * ************************* ADVERTISEMENT COST PER PUBLICATION: Inside-Eighth Page (B/w) (3 In" Wx I H) $150.00 Inside-Quarter Page (B/w) (3 1/2" W x 2 1/2" H) $225.00 Inside-Half Page (B/w) (7" W x 4 H) $250.00 Inside-Full Page (BIW) (7" W x 8 314" H) $325.00 Inside Back Page-Full Page (B/W) (7" W X 8 314" H) $350.00 Outside Back Cover Half Page (in color) (7" W x 2 $400.00 In" In" In" H) Additional $20.00 for photo with ad a. Hercules Community Non-Profit organizations recognized by the Hercules Community Services Commission will receive one FREE ad per calendar year. (ad size eighth page BIW) b. The return of an ad only upon request. c. Retllrn pages 2 & 3 ofthe advertisement contract. 4. METHOD OF PAYMENT: I. Check or money order (please make payable to the City of Hercules) 2. MasterCard or Visa (credit card payments must be made in person at City Hall) s. PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR AD 6. FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Revised 111191100 I City of Hercules III Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 Attention: Herculean Chief Editor, Doreen Mathews Phone: (510) 799-8215 Fax: (510) 799-2521 �THE HERCULEAN Advertising Contract Please complete and return pages 2 and 3 of the advertising contract. 1. DESIGN: o o CAMERA-READY (black and white advertisement and picture) SUBMIT ADVERTISEMENT on a 3 1/2" floppy or zip disk. 2. ARTICLE SUBMITIAL DUE DATES FOR 2002. Select the number of publications. o o o o Spring Friday, January 18, 2002 (March publication) Summer Friday, April 19, 2002 (June publication) Fall Friday, July 19, 2002 (September publication) Winter Friday, October 11, 2002 (December publication) 3. ADVERTISEMENT SIZES: ADVERTISEMENT COST PER PUBLICATION: Select the following advertisement sizes: o o o o o o o Inside-Eighth Page (B/W) (3 Inside-Quarter Page (B/W) (3 Inside-Half Page (B/W) (7" W x 4 H) $250,00 Inside-Full Page (BIW) (7" W x 8 3/4" H) $325.00 Inside Back Page-Full Page (B/w) (7" W x 8 3/4" H) $350.00 Outside Back Cover-Half Page (in color) (7" W x 2 $400.00 1/2" 1/2" Wx I Wx 2 1/2" 1/2" 1/2" 1/2" H) H) H) $225,00 Additional $20.00 for photo with ad a. Hercules Community Non-Profit organizations recognized by the Hercules Community Services Commission will receive one FREE ad per calendar year .(ad size eighth page BIW) b. The return of the ad only upon request. 4. METHOD OF PAYMENT: o o $150.00 Check or money order (please make payable to the City of Hercules) MasterCard or Visa (credit card payments must be made in person at City Hall) Revised 11/19/01 2 �THE HERCULEAN Advertising Contract please print NAMEIBUSINESS/ORGANIZA nON ADDRESS STATE/ZIP CODE STREET PHONE NUMBER FAX NUMBER CONTACT PERSON PHONE TOTAL AMOUNT SUMITTED _ __ _ _ _ RETURN ORIGINAL AD o D YES SIGNATURE Revised 1111912:00) NO DATE 3 ��f Saturday, June 8, 2002 Community Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road Come and help us celebrate Philippine Independence Day in the City of Hercules. The outdoor festivities will begin at 12:00 noon, including live stage entertainment, booths featuring Philippine products, foods from Bay Area Filipino restaurants, dancers in colorful costumes, exciting games and martial arts demonstrations. The Community Swim Center will display exhibits of I\\lM\SS\O\\l Philippine art, literature, .· 1,-.;1-....,.....·~4··.1.' • \S fltt music and film for the entire family to enjoy. PI 2002 will be a fun-filled daylong event for the entire family. Come join the fun and learn what Philippine culture is truly about. �• Hercules Area Specialist & Resident .15 Years Experience .Awardee: Life Member Million Dollar Club .. Services Offered: Real Estate Loans . . f# .~ . F Market Analysis of you r home R Buyer's Pre-Qual ifi cation E Home Warranty E There so many of "US" Pick The Best Termite Inspection (510) 799-1670 Call me to find out why ALL my listings are sold, ALWAYS, If not for a FULL PRICE but they sell MORE than the asking price, • •• Along with MY DISCOUNTED FEES And Quality Performance. Proven Results "I don't promise .... I DELIVER!" with all your insurance needs: Like a good neigh bor, State Farm is th ere" statefarm.com™ � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/1dd874a27270c74d5a46be2740aaf967.pdf 54760847a21bedde24ea9bd55ce83b7b PDF Text Text CITY OF HERCULES INFORMATION AND ACTIVITY BROCHURE SUMMER 2002 24th Annual Refugio Valley Park Saturday, June 1, 2002 10:00 am. - 6:00 pm. Sunday, June 2, 2002 10:00 am. - 5:00 pm. PRS RT ST D City of Hercules 111 Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 U.S. POSTAGE PAID Rodeo, CA Permit No. 23 POSTAL CUSTOMER �City Directory City Manager City Hall-General Information City Hall Fax Community/Swim Center Parks & Recreation Department Hercules Senior Center Finance Dept/Busin ess License Business/Community Development Public Works & Engineering Inspection Request Line City Clerk Personnel - Job Hotline Police Department Rodeo-Hercules Fire District EMERGENCY ONLY 799-8206 799-8200 799-2521 799-8291 799-8291 799-821 9 245-6509 799-8253 799-8241 799-8240 799-8215 799-8204 799-8260 799-4561 911 City Council 799-8206 Council meets the second & fourth Tuesday of each month. Kris Valstad, Mayor Ed Balico, Vice Mayor Frank Batara Terry Segerberg Joanne Ward Planning Commission 799-8253 Commission meets the first and third Monday of each month. Richard Mitchell Trevor Evans-Young, Sr. Richard Wilbur Mario Estioco John Cadigan Community Services Commission 799-8230 Commission meets the second Monday of each month. Nichole Wilbur Adele Laput Jagjit Bhambra Ernie Garlit Jeanne Li Kenneth Jet! Ashley Connel ly Blue Ribbon Committee on Education 799-8230 Committee meets the second & fourth Thursday of each month. Beverly Williams Donna Chin John Gotelli Judith Peterson Liddell Kam Marylyn Judan Paul Freese Hercules Library Commission 799-8230 Commission meets the third Thursday of each month. Jacquelyn Harbert Barbara Rowl Gloria Evans-Young Jorge Alfaro Daniel Mah Selina Gill Roberta Alexander or more information regarding meetings, please see our buf(eUn oard at the entrance of the City Hall or call 799-8215. Visit our ebsite at WWW.Gf.HERCULES.CAUS CITY HALL HOURS: MONDAY -FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS Mayor's Message City Scene Public Safety Recreation & Community Rental Facilities Classes Adult Activities Youth Activities Martial Arts Senior Services Youth Services Teen Activity Program Sports & Fitness Aquatic Season 2002 1 2 4 17 20 22 25 26 27 29 33 38 51 Chief Editor: Claudette Wade Layout & Design: Pedro Jimenez Marsha Reynolds Jenny Smith �Mayor's Message Mayor Kris Valstad RETMLDEVELOPMENT In June 2002, our staff will be ready to launch our completely redesigned website (www.cLhercules.ca.us) which will include links to both school district websites. Our new site has been a collaborative effort of our own city staff and I am very proud of their work. In the next few months you will be able to see City Council , Planning Commission, and other commission agendas and reports on the site. Hopefully, in the next year, you will also be able to research city records and register on-line for recreation classes. Many residents have asked why reta il development has been so slow to come to our comm unity, while projects in other cities are happeni ng. Well the first reason is location. In terms of marketing areas, Hercules is located at the outer ring of most marketing areas. We are working hard to build both residential and commercial development because both types of development bring people to our area. Those developments in turn will create retail opportunities. First, a word of thanks for the kind thoughts you have expressed on my last message in the Herculean. There are so many things happening in our city that at times we lose sight of what is important One of th e things I we never lose sight of is our children. We have to make sure they have a safe and positive learning environment All of us on the City Council are committed to making sure your children have the best education available. One of the reasons we established the Blue Ribbon Committee on Education was to study ways of building better working relationships with both the West Contra Costa Un ified School District and the John Swett Unified School District Many parents have asked how do we know the two school districts will build the new schools we are going to need in the next ten years. My answer is simply that we must take part in the actions of both school boards. If we do not make our voices heard , we cannot expect anything in return. I urge you to be active in your local school and more particularly to be active with what happens at the School Board Meetings. Many of my other neighbors ask why bring any development at aiL They would rather see our city remain the sleepy little rural community it was in the 1970's. For those who feel that way, all I can say is th at it is almost impossible to have that a reality any longer. With all the budget cuts at the state level, cities are forced to pay for city services like law enforcement on their own , and I am sorry to say that means sales tax. Sales tax comes from retail businesses. The other reason development is occurring is because Hercules has become the place to live in West Contra Costa County. We are the only city in this area with a substantial amount of undeveloped land. Most Hercul eans are happy about the fact that the prices of new homes are high because the values of their homes have also risen tremendously. Over the next five years, we will see residential, commercial and retail development here in Hercules. The sheer number of residents here will create the demand for service that the commercial and retail developers are seeking . Summer 2002 Hercu lean �City Scene Protect Local Services Local Interests Unite LOCAL INTERESTS UNITE TO PROTECT ESSENTIAL LOCAL SERVICES FROM STATE RAID Employees Legislative COUhcil, and many more who have an interest in protecting our local services from being cut to balance the .state's budget. Slower police and fire response time, more traffic, longer waits in emergency rooms - these are real consequences if the state decides to balance its budget by taking locally controlled revenues that fund these essential services. The LOCAL Coalition is actively involved in this year's budget process to ensure that funding for essential local services is not compromised. We will be fighting against any measures that take away or reduce locally controlled funds available for police, fire, emergency medical and other vital local services. A $20 billion state budget deficit means sacrifices for all Californians. But local communities and our local services have little left to sacrifice. The last time the state faced a budget shortfall of this magnitude in the early 1990's, state lawmakers looked to locally controlled revenues to fill the gap. Since that time, tens of billions of locally generated tax dollars have been diverted from local governments to fund state obligations. And the amount being diverted from local control and local services keeps growing each year. As a result, local services are already stretched thin - at a time when population and demands for services are soaring and local revenues are down from a slowing economy. Wait times for emergency services keep growing, while funding for roads, parks and libraries have been reduced even greater or cut altogether. Our local services cannot withstand further cuts. The Leave Our Community Assets Local (LOCAL) Coalition has united in an effort to protect our local services by preventing further cuts to local government revenues to solve state budget problems. The coalition represents a broad range of stakeholders including the League of California Cities, California State Fire Chiefs Association, California Police Chiefs' Association, California State Association of Counties, California Independent Public 2 Summer 2002 Herculean With billions of dollars each year being diverted to fund state obligations, our local services are already playing a considerable part in the budget solution. But our local services should not serve as the state budget scapegoat. To join the LOCAL Coalition and learn more on how to protect local revenues during this year's budget process, please call 916.443.0872 or visit its website at www.calocal.org. • • • • • • • •••••••••• •••• •••••••••• • • BEVERLY SCHERF, PH.D. • • • • • • • • • • • • •• 1500 SYCAMORE AVE., (510) 799-7495 • • • SillTEB9-B • • PSY 16604 : HERCULES, CA 94547 • • • ••••••• •••• ••• ••••••••••••••••• PSYCHOLOGIST �City Scene Library Services! Hercules Community Library Services HERCULES COMMUNITY LIBRARY LINK Beginning July 1, limited library service will be available to Hercules residents thanks to a creative partnership between the City of Hercules and the Contra Costa County Library. While Hercules continues to work toward its new full service library, residents will be able to pick up reserved books in the Computer Center, located in the Hercules Swim Center, and will have access to the collection of the County Library system via two new computer terminals. Library card holders will be able to access the Library databases, search the Internet and request materials to be sent to the Hercules Swim Center site for pick up. Materials that are on the shelf in another branch will reach Hercules approximately two days after they are reserved thanks to weekday interbranch delivery service . For added convenience, a new library book drop will be installed outside the Swim Center for the 24hour convenience of residents who want to return County Library books , regardless of where they were checked out. This free service is a pilot program, users will be limited to requesting books and books-on-tape and will need to pay overdue fines either in person at any Contra Costa County branch library or by mailing a check to a branch library. Look for details about the availability of this exciting new service as they become available on the Contra Costa County Library's home page at www.ccclib.org , on fl yers at nearby branch libraries and at the Hercules Swim Center. LIBRARY GRANT APPLICATION HEADED TO SACRAMENTO The City's application for library construction grant funding has been subm itted toSacramento. The City is requesting "Proposition 14" bond funds to build an approx. 20,500 sq. ft. library at the corner of Sycamore Avenue and Civic Drive. The conceptual design of the proposed new Hercules Library includes reading and study areas for children , teens, and adults, a large Homework Center, a children's program area, small stud y rooms, a teen study area, and a large public meeting room. The proposed Hercules branch library is designed to house 75,000 print volumes and nearly 12,000 media items (e.g., CDs, audio book cassettes , videos, etc.). Technology plans for the library include PC workstations, self-check machines, media stations, and full multimedia and teleconferencing capability in the large public meeting room. There is also space for the Friends of the Library Bookstore that incl udes a modest cafe area. The building will take advantage of the panoramic views that the site offers while also being highly energy efficient. The Contra Costa County Library has outlined a wide range of library programs that serve all segments of the Hercules community including pre-school and school age children, teens, adults, seniors, local community groups, and business. The library plan of service also includes cooperative programming with schools located in Hercules. School-related programs will include library orientations for parents and teachers, a Homework Hel p program for K-12 students, library visits for school children, and Internet-related classes for parents, teachers and students. Proposition 14 is a competitive, statewide grant appl ication program. First-round applicants, including the City of Hercules, expect to receive notice about the outcome of th eir grant applications in December 2002. To stay current on the latest developments on the statu s of the City's application and other efforts to improve library services, residents are urged to attend the City Council meetings (second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at City Hall, televised on Channel 25) and th e Hercules Library Commission meetings (third Thursday of each month - not televised at this time). Another source of library-related information is the Friends of the Hercules Library. The Friends of the Hercules Library(FOHL) is a community based, non-profit organization dedicated to literacy promotion and library advocacy. FOHL board members attend Library Commission meetings and publish a quarterly membership newsletter. The FOHL also sponsor several used book sales a year. Residents can donate used books by placing them in the book donation box located in the Hercules Albertsons near the photo department. Annual FOHL membership rates start at just $5.00, are tax deductible and include a one-year newsletter subscription . Membership and other Information about the Friends of the Hercules Library can also be found online at herculeslibrary.org Summer 2002 Herculean 3 �Public Safety Hercules Police Department New Police Officer PEDESTRIAN SIGNS AIMED AT INCREASING DRIVER AWARENESS Drivers in Hercules have probably noticed the presence of new, high visibility pedestrian signs at various crosswalks throughout the City. The signs were purchased by the City to provide an added measure of awareness and safety, particularly in areas where students walk to and from school. When construction on Rehlgio Valley Road and installation of the roundabout at the intersection of Falcon and Redwood Streets began, Police Chief Mike Tye recognized the need to address the increase in pedestrian traffic associated with the opening of Hercules Middle-High School. While discussing this need with members of the community, Chief Tye was contacted by Scott Wyatt, Hercules resident and Sergeant with the Sausalito Police Depmiment who recommended the signs ultimately purchased by the City. James Jacobsen - Police Officer The Hercules Police Department asks motorists to be mindful of the increase in student pedestrian traffic at our new school and to yield to pedestrians throughout the City. The Hercules Police Department is pleased to annou nce the addition of James Jacobsen. James is a lifetirr e Contra Costa County resident who attended Pittsturg High School. He graduated from the Reser/e Police Academy at Los Medanos College in 1930, and the regular Police Academy in 2000. He cegan his police career as an officer for the City of Pittsburg. James came to the Hercules Police Department on =ebruary 25th and is currently assigned to the Patrol J ivision . Jarres enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter. He is also a fan of auto racing and professional hockey. 4- Summer 2002 Herculean Officer Efren Telmo displays one of the new pedestrian signs recently installed by the City. �Public Safety Hercules Police Department Most Frequent Calls MOST FREQUENT CALLS False Alarms Suspicious Circumstances Juvenile Complaints Miscellaneous Disturbances Other Calls: Assaults Burglary Residential Automobile Auto Theft Vandalism Jan Feb Mar 91 30 6 20 65 19 6 19 114 32 17 23 6 8 6 8 6 9 11 15 7 10 6 15 10 4 5 BILL PRATHER REALTOR SINCE 1975! Thinking of Selling? See what my E-MARKETING Campaign can do for you! Visit: www.visualtour.com. Check Tour #40390. Area Resident since 1942! Hercules Resident since 1978! NO ONE knows the Area Better! Office: 510-245-9901 Fax: 510-245-9906 E-mail : wprather@pacbell.net Security Pacific Real Estate Brokerage Summer 2002 Herculean 5 �Public Safety Hercules Police Department Hercules' New Roundabout Last November, Hercules put the finishing touches on its first traffic roundabout on Refugio Valley Road, Falcon Way and Redwood Road . Though new to our City, roundabouts have been used with success in several California cities, including Berkeley and Petaluma. Roundabouts originated in Europe, where they are almost as common in big cities as four-way stop intersections. The following benefits were considered prior to the installation of our roundabout: Accidents at roundabouts tend to be less serious than at traditional four-way stop intersections. The circular traffic fiow eliminates "head-on" and "Tbone" collisions. The angles of interaction, along with slower speed through the interchange, act to reduce the severity of accidents. Roundabouts are environmentally friendly and safe to land. Continuous flow means vehicles consume less fuel and emit fewer pollutants compared to traffic waiting at stop signs and then accelerating from a stop. Roundabouts are also able to handle higher traffic volumes in a smaller area of paved land. Roundabouts actually increase the flow of traffic. More cars per hour can flow through a roundabout when compared to a conventional intersection with stop and go traffic .. Roundabouts cost less to operate. Compared to intersections with traffic signals, roundabouts are less costly to operate. Like anything new, the roundabout requires motorists to change their driving habits. Some cities found this change in driver behavior beneficial. The City of Petaluma operates three roundabouts. One of these is quite similar to ours (busy street, similar traffic volume at peak times of day, and in close proximity to a high school). A survey of this similar roundabout 6 Summer 2002 Herculean showed no increase in traffic accidents at this intersection after two years from the conversion from a conventional intersection. It also showed collisions occurred to be less serious than before the roundabout's installation. Traffic officers with Petaluma Police Department found that drivers entering the roundabout usually exercise greater caution because they are less familiar with it than four-way stop intersections. The Hercules Police and Planning Departments welcome public input on this and all other projects affecting traffic safety in our City. These departments willingly entertain suggestions aimed at improving the effectiveness and safety of this new traffic venue. �Public Safety "Protect Your Good Name" Identity Theft There has been a significant increase in identity theft related crimes since the 1990s. The Federal Bureau of Investigation estimates that there are as many as 350,000 to 500,000 cases each year in the United States. Comprehensive statistics are difficult to compile because federal, state, and local record systems do not consistently separate identity fraud from other forms of larceny. The definition of what constitutes identity theft also varies because of the seemingly infinite number of ways in which a person's information can be used to commit fraud . Perhaps one of the best indicators of the increase in identity fraud is from information provided by the three major credit reporting agencies. One agency reported a 36 percent increase in fraud alerts relating to identity theft over a two-year period. The increase ranged from about 65,600 in 1999 to 89,000 in 2000. Another credit bureau reported that calls received by its fraud department have increased from 35,235 in 1992 to 522,922 in 1997. In most instances, the financial institutions absorb the loss from identity fraud, which amounts to over one billion dollars per year depending on the definition applied. Victims of identity fraud feel violated and can spend countless hours trying to restore their credit history. Victims should never offer to pay for any charges for which they are not responsible. The solution is to continue to correspond with creditors and submit written affidavits to correct the problem. It is also important for victims to obtain a copy of their credit report from each of the three major credit reporting agencies and write them to correct discrepancies. Identity theft is generally defined under California Penal Code Section 530.5 as the "unauthorized use of personal identifying information to obtain credit, goods, services, or medical information in the name of another person." Punishment for the offense is essentially the same as for all other larceny. It can be prosecuted as a felony or a misdemeanor depending on the financial loss and criminal history of the responsible person. Common methods in which identity thieves obtain the personal identifying information of others are through mail thefts, residential and auto burglaries, purse snatching, and on the Internet. In some cases, unscrupulous employees of banks, mortgage companies, and other financial institutions have been caught brokering personal information. With enough identifying information, thieves can obtain credit in your name, change the address on existing accounts, obtain utility service, obtain cellular phone service, open a bank account, obtain employment, or even be arrested in your name. Within the past two years new legislation has been enacted to assist victims of identity theft. California Penal Code Section 530.6 makes it easier for victims to file a report by requiring the law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over the victim's residence to take the initial report, begin investigation, and forward the report to the appropriate jurisdiction. This section also specifies that victims who are wrongfully identified as criminals due to the use of their identities can petition the court for determination of factual innocence. California Penal Code Section 530.7 required the California Department of Justice to establish a registry to assist identity theft victims wrongfully identified as criminals. Application to the registry requires a set of fingerprints from the victim and court verification that the applicant is an identity theft victim. The Department of Justice will maintain victim's information and provide it as deSignated by the victim. The information is maintained until the victim requests its destruction. The toll-free number for information on victim registration is 1-888880-0240, or visit their website (http:// www.ag.ca.gov/idtheft/general.htm. ) Summer 2002 Herculean 7 �Public Safety Hercules Police Department Identity Theft (Continued) Ne','i legislation has also created the Office of Privacy Protection within the California Department 0; Consu mer Affairs . The Office assists victims ',',ith the process of restoring their credit records . A : hecklist for identity theft victims and several forms :hat can be used for corresponding with creditors ere available for downloading from their website at ,'Nrw.privacyprotection@dca.ca.gov Minimize Your Risk: Yo ur social security number is the key piece of information sought by an identity thief. Keep your :::ard in a safe place and never give out your number ~nl ess required to do so. Pick up mail delivered to your home as soon as ;:lOssible each day. Consider getting a post office box if you must leave mail unattended for long periods of time. The use of a post office box also makes it harder for thieves to associate account numbers with your home address. Never mail bill payments from your home mailbox. Place all outgoing mail in a U.S. postal mailbox only. Sh red all documents containing personal information , including junk mail and pre-approved credit offers , before throwing them in the trash. Do not provide personal information over the phone unless you initiated the call. Carry only what you need in your wallet or purse. For most people, a small amount of cash, one credit or ATM card , driver's license or identification card is all that is needed for the daily routine . Obtain your credit report at least once per year from the three major credit bureaus, Equifax, Experian, and Trans Union. Check for fraudulent activity and make sure the information is accurate. Write to them to correct any discrepancies. You can also request your name be removed from any promotional lists that the bureau maintains. If You Become a Victim: Notify the three major credit bureaus immediately by phone and in writing . Notify all involved creditors immediately by phone and in writing. File a report with your local law enforcement agency. Be sure to ask for the report number in case you need to obtain a copy later. Keep detailed notes of all actions including dates, times , and names of persons contacted. Detailed victim assistance information and publications can be obtained by contacting Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, 1717 KettnerAve ., Suite 105, San Diego, CA 92101, (619) 298-3396, www.privacyrights.org Do not print driver's license numbers on checks. Resources: Make an emergency phone list for all of your accounts. Keep the list in a safe place , but readily availabl e in case credit cards are lost or stolen or if fraudulent activity is suspected. Maintai n only a necessary number of credit accounts. Close accounts that are infrequently used. 8 SunU11er 2002 Herculean Department of Justice P.O. Box 903417 Identity Theft Registry, Room G21 0 Sacramento, CA 94203-4170 1-888-880-0240 http://www.ag.ca.gov/idtheft/general.htm �Public Safety Hercules Police Department Identity Theft (Continued) California Department of Consumer Affairs Office of Privacy Protection 400 R Street, Suite 3000 Sacramento, CA 95814 (800) 952-5210 or (916) 323-0637 Web: www.privacyprotection.ca.gov Mail Preference Service, P.O. Box 9008, Farmingdale, NY 11735 Telephone Preference Service, P.O. Box 9014, Farmingdale, NY 11735 Equifax P.O. Box 105069 Atlanta, GA 30348 Report Fraud: (800) 290-8749 Order credit report: (800) 685-1111 Web: www.equifax.com CheckRite: (800) 766-2748 Chexsystems: (800) 428-9623 CrossCheck: (800) 843-0760 Equifax: (800) 437-5120 International Check Services: (800) 526-5380 To report fraudulent use of your checks CheckRite: (800) 766-2748Chexsystems: (800) 428-9623 CrossCheck: (800) 843-0760 Equifax: (800) 437-5120 International Check Services: (800) 526-5380 SCAN: (800) 262-7771 TeleCheck: (800) 710-9898 Experian P.O. Box 9532 Allen, TX75013 Report Fraud: (888)EXPERIAN (888-397-3742) Fax: (800) 301-7196 Order credit report: (888)EXPERIAN Web: www.experian.com Trans Union P.O. Box 6790 Fullerton, CA 92834 Report fraud: (800) 680-7289 Order credit report: (800) 888-4213 Web: www.transunion.com To report fraudulent use of your checks STOP thit man is a thief To opt out of pre-approved offers of credit for all three bureaus, call (888) 50PTOUT. This establishes a two-year opt-out. For permanent opt-out status, put your request in writing. Social Security Administration Report fraud: (800) 269-0271 Order Personal Earnings and Benefits Statement: (800) 772-1213 To remove your name from mail and phone lists Direct Marketing Association (Web: www.thedma.org) Summer 2002 Herculean 9 �Public Safety Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District 75th Anniversary Celebration provide information and sign-ups for the Ditrict's Community Emergency Response Training program, the Senior Citizens Smoke Detector Program and Project Safe Place. Public safety information will be displayed by various County emergency service agencies. The Fire District will also be selling 75th Anniversary T-shirts and caps to the public. Rodeo-Hercules Fire Department 75th Anniversary The Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District will host a 75th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, June 9, 2002 at Lefty Gomez Field from 11 :00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The District is celebrating its 75th year in Rodeo. The event will begin with a parade down Parker Avenue beginning at 11 :00 a.m. and ending at Lefty Gomez Field . The parade will include a 1902 Steam Fire Engine pulled by a draft horse team , fire engines from neighboring fire departments and antique fire apparatus. Congressman George Miller, Senator Tom Torlakson and Supervisor Gayle Uilkema will also be on hand to help us celebrate. -Bicycle helmets will be provided to children under 14 residing within the District. Helmets provided by the Rodeo Chamber of Commerce, Kel-Aire Heating and Air Conditioning and individual donations. Firefighters will demonstrate the Jaws of Life and Thermal Imaging Devices. The District's Community Advisory Panel will I 0 Summer 2002 Herculean For more information regarding activities, please call the Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District at (510) 799-4561. �The Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District Celebrates its Sunday, June 9,2002 PARADE ON PARKER AVENUE BEGINS AT 11:00 a .m. FIRE APPARATUS AND PUBUC SAFETY INFORMATION UNTIL 3:00 p.rn Free B(JIIO(JIIJ! /-/01 DogJ & I-/tJtJ/hlirgefJ Come help the Fire Department celebrate its 75th year in Rodeo. • 1902 Horse Drawn Steam Fir(; Engine • Pipe & Drum Band • • • • • • .P ublic Safety lnfonnalioll Antique Fire Apparatus ja.'\yS of Life Demonstl".uion Fire Department T-Shirt & Hat Sale Thermal Imaging Display Crhne Prevention Infonl1~tjon • Congressman George Miller • Senator Tom Torlakson • Superviso-r Gayle Uilkema WHAT'S OUR NUMBER? 911 Summer 2002 Herculean 11 �Public Safety Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District New Firefighter Backyard Burning Portable Fireplaces Several manufactures and retailers are now offering backyard fire pits for home use. While these devices are legal, you must adhere to several guidelines. Firefighter Brian Solidum and Fire Chief Gary Boyles The District is proud to announce that Brian Solidum has been hired by the District as its newest entry-level firefighter. Brian has been a reserve with th e District for the past five years and has proven his dedication to the communities of Rodeo and Hercules. Brian is a graduate of Pinole Valley High School and received his Fire Science degree at Solano Community College. The District looks forward to a promising career for firefighter Solidum and congratulates him on his appointment. 12 Summer 2002 Herculean Use only on a firm , non-combustible surface. Use no closer than ten feet (10) to your house. Do not use any fire pit that does not have a permanently attached screen and spark arrestor. Burn only clean dry seasoned wood . Do not use on "RED FLAG" or "HIGH FIRE DANGER" days. Do not use on windy days. Do not use within ten feet (10') of any combustibles. Do not burn trash or garden debris. The fine from Bay Area Air Quality for violations can be as high as $1 ,000.00. Be considerate of your neighbors, if smoke from your fire is impacting them , move the fire pit or stop burning. ):'\t: . . ." . ". \- ~ ,', .'. \', ~.'. �Public Safety Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District Fire Hazard Abatement All weed abatement and fire hazard removal should be completed prior to June1 " each year. It is the responsibility of each resident and/or property owner to maintain his/her property in a fire safe manner at all times. Your cooperation in removing fire hazards on your property is a vital link in the fire safety of our entire community. The Fire District relies on you to lessen hazards around your homes and make our job less difficult in the event of a wildfire. Steps taken by you now will reduce the potential of that small fire in the back yard or open space from becoming a raging, out of control wildfire. What is your responsibility and what do you need to do? 1. As a homeowner, property owner or renter you are responsible for the maintenance of the property upon which you reside . 2. Cut all dry dead grasses or weeds to a height of three inches (3") or less. 3. Remove or thin out over-grown brush such as manzanita , scrub oak, coyote brUSh , greasewood etc . 4. All areas between structures shall be maintained. Such as between any buildings and your residence, or between you and your neighbor. 5. Remove or trim back dead or dying trees and brush. 6. Keep trees and shrubs trimmed back a minimum of ten feet (10') from any structure. This is especially important for evergreens such as pine or fir. 7. Trim or limb up trees a minimum of six feet from the ground. This prevents what is called "Fuel Laddering" where a fire on the ground can gain access to trees and brush with little or no difficulty. 8. Do not allow combustible materials to accumulate on or around your home and property. 9. For those with exceptionally large lots, those with upward sloping rear yards, the following is a minimum requirement: Large lots must be maintained in a fire safe manner as per the above-mentioned guidelines a minimum of one hundred feet (100' ) out from the rear of the structure and a minimum of fifty feet (50') inward from the rear most portion of the property. To include the full width of the property. In many instances on large upward sloping lots, the fence at the bottom of the slope is not the property line. At the time of construction homeowners placed the rear fence at the base of the slope when in fact, the true property line is at the top of the slope. If you are uncertain as to the location of your rear property line the Fire District will assist you in making that determination. If at all possible with large lots, it is recommended you maintain the entire area within your property lines. In addition to the above-mentioned items, you should clean your roof and rain gutters of leaves, pine needles and other debris. ,If you are planning to replace your roof, do so only w ith an approved fire resistive roofing material. Avoid wood shakes and shingles if at all possible. The Fire District wishes to thank you and urges you to continue your efforts to make our community as fire safe as possible. Summer 2002 Herculean 13 �Public Safety Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District What You Should Know About Rattlesnakes Rattlesnakes have triangular-shaped heads, which are broader than their necks. Their trademark is a rattle on the end of their tail, which serves as a warn ing signal when they feel threatened . Other identifying characteristics of Rattlesnakes are their eyes , which have vertical pupils and two pits found beneath their nostrils. The coloring and pattern of the snakeskin is helpful when trying to identify the Rattlesnakes species. Symptoms of a Rattlesnake Bite One or two puncture marks Pain , tingling or burning at the area of the bite Swelling at the area of the bite Bruising and discoloration at the site of the bite Numbness Nausea, weakness and lightheadedness Difficulty breathing First Aid for Snakebites (The U. S Food & Drug Administration provided this information and the American Red Cross) According to the American Red Cross , these steps should be taken: Wash the bite with clean water and soap. Imrnobilize the bitten area and keep it lower than the heart. If the bite is on the hand or arm remove any rings, watches or tight clothing . Get medical help immediately. How NOT to Treat a Snake Bite NO ice or any other type of cooling on the bite. Research has shown this to be potentially harmful NO tourniquets. This cuts blood flow completely and may result in loss of the affected limb. 14 Summer 2002 Herculean NO electric shock. This method is under study and has yet to be proven effective. It could harm the victim. NO incisions in the wound . Such measures have been proven harmful and may cause further injury How to Avoid Rattlesnakes Walk or hike in areas where the ground is clear, so you can see where you step or reach with your hands Use a walking stick to rustle the shrubs along the side of the trail to alert snakes and other animals of your presence Wear protective clothing such as heavy pants and high boots. Wear gloves when using your hands to move rocks and brush. Watch where you step , and never put your hands in areas where you cannot see Ledges, cracks or holes are common areas where rattlesnakes can be found nesting. The procedure for treatment of venomous snakebites is often controversial , even within the medical profession. In all cases contact medical help immediately if treatment is needed. Bibliography Poisonous Dwellers of the Desert, Dodge, 1976 A Field Guide To Snakes of California , Brown, 1997 U.S. Food & Drug Administration Web Site, www.fda.gov �Summer 2002 Herculean 15 �IAN A..BLACKETT Exclusive Agent INSURANCE SERVICES: HOME· FIRE • RENTERS· CONDO· UMBRELLA AUTO· MOTOR CLUB· PARTS & LABOR WARRANTY BOATS· MOTORCYCLE· MOTOR HOMES LIFE INSURANCE· COMMERCIAL AUTO GENERAL LIABILITY· BONDS (510) 245-4270 HTIP://AGENT.ALLSTATE.Com/07575 Allstate' You're in good hands. I 6 Summer 2002 Herculean �Recreation & Community Services Administrative Staff Directory 111 Civic Drive, City Hall Acting Recreation Manager-Child Care/Senior Center/ Tiny Tot Services ................................ ............ Marsha Reynolds Phone: (510) 799-8239 email: marsha.reynolds@ci.hercules.ca.us Acting Recreation Manager-Recreation Classes/Facilities/ Sports .......................................................... ..... ......... Greg Dwyer Phone: (510) 799-8293 email: gdwyer@ci.hercules.ca. us Acting Recreation Manager-Commu nity EventS/Aquatics/Youth/ Teen Programs ............. .. .... ................................. Pedro Jimenez Phone: (510) 799-8228 email: pjimenez@ci.hercules.ca.us Administrative Secretary........................................... Jenny Smith Phone: (510) 799-8230 email: jenny.smith@ci.hercules.ca .us Community/Swim Center Staff Directory 2001 Refugio Valley Road Facility Coordinator. ............... ...... ...................... ....... Gaby Flores Phone: (510) 799-8291 email: gfiores@ci.hercules.ca.us Sports Coordinator..............................................Tony Melendez Phone: (510) 799-8295 tmelendez@ci.hercules.ca.us Aquatics Coordinator............... ............... .. Phone: (510) 799-8229 marwine@ci.hercules.ca.us .. .......... Mike AlWine Senior Center Coordinator........................................ Janet Bew ley Phone: (510) 799-8219 email: janet.bewley@ci.hercules.ca.us Community Events Specialist. ............................ Janin e Shaheed Phone: (510) 799-4630 email: jshaheed@ci.hercules.ca.us Child Care Coordinators Beverly Dupree .................................................... (510) 245-4803 email : bdupree@ci.hercu les.ca.us Diana Fall .................................... .................... ..... (510) 799-8259 email: dfall@cLhercules.ca.us Gwendolyn Hill .... .. ................................................ (510) 799-8224 email: ghill@cLhercules.ca.us UPCOMING COMMUNl7Y EVENFS FOR 2002! For more information, please see pages 18 & 19 regarding the: Hercules 24th Cultural Festival and the Concerts in the Park HERCULES 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION!! Co-sponsored by the City of Hercules and the Hercules Chatnber of CODlD1erce Parade begins a t 10:30 a.m. Redwood Road to Sycamore Avenue and in to the Park! For more information or if you are interested in participating please contact the Hercules Chamber of Commerce Telephone: 799-7536 Hercules Adult/Falllily Night Wednesday, July 21, 2002 Community/Swim Center For more information, please call (510) 799- 8291 24 HOUR RELAY CHALLENGE SEPTEMBER 7, 8, 2002 FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (510) 799-8291 Summer 2002 Herculean l7 �ity ~!~cule~ t/tuv '-"--- 24th Annual Cultural Festival RADSTONS OFFICE SUPPLY· ALLSTATE INSURANCE CO.IHERCULES C&H Sugar Co .. Coca-Cola· AlbertsonsiHercules . Sugar City Building Materials Co . . Downey Savings and Loan Association· San Jose Sharks · Calistoga MOlintain Spring Water · Easl Bay MUD · Round Table PizzafHerculesfPinole· BACA· CRESCO Equipment Rentals· McDonaldsJHercules . Frilo Lay· Hercules C hiropractic Cenler Special Guest Headliners c Malo' Silver Creek Band ·Caribbean Pan Groove Steel Band W ith Performances by: Aerobi Kids· Garcia Karate & W eapons Doja . Chinese Assoc. Folk Dance · Yee' s Lion Dance· Karilagan Valley Bible Church· Dancers of Destiny · Mari ach i Tri o· Adrienne's Dance Studio· Kucheza Ngoma IT Dance Co .. Alex & Company · Safari · Hercules Titan Cheerleaders· Hercules MiddleJHjgh School C hoir· Hercules MiddleIHigh School Dance Troop· Bay Area Steppers· Jazzercise . C.L.C.M Praise Team · wee Spartans Cheerleaders· lndian Punjabi Dance· Latin SouJ Project For More Information Call (510] 199-8291 YS Summer 2002 H erculean FEATURING: Dance Dance Revolution .. Radio Disney AM1310 .. U·Drive Kiddie Kars .. Basket· ball Jones Mini Traveling Car· nival .. and Much, Much More! �• cfit the #azeho in. ~tJ.io o/ailtllJ cla'tl<, the eiw oftfte'Ccu/e!> it. f'Cou.d to p'Ce!>en.t the 8umme'C eOllce'Ct 8e'Cie!>. ifhe!>e cOllce'Ct!> will p'Covide mu.!>icai en.te'Ctaillmen.t ill a piCltic !>ettilltJ.. J3'CilltJ. !f.0u.'C lawll chai'C!>, h/all/cet!>, alld the en.ti'Ce fomifu. to en.,jo!f. live ex• cltme. mu.!>ical en.te'Ctain.men.t. JJat~: cftu.au.~t 1~t, 15th., 29th., 2001 Oime: 6:00pm to 9:00pm • • • qeatu!c.in,y. d'e'C.fo'C.maf1c.~ Jill- ~af1 P!;t~1I J3oc{y. and ejoul ejafa'Ci ctatin ,#'COOVti JJeLta J3Luti JJawlJ.!; cIliIJAtu ~enlJ.ui/1!; .... .. .. . . . . . ... .. ..... .. .... . ...... . . uO'C (/1.O'Ce Ql1fo'cmatLol1 d'l~e fall: (510) 799 - 8294 Summer 2002 Herculean 19 �Rental Facilities Whether you are hosting a wedding reception, birthday party, or any other special occasion, the Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department invites you to share your precious moments in any of our available facilities. WELCOME! The Foxboro Community Center is located at 1025 Canterbury Avenue, situated in the Foxboro Neighborhood Park. This facility is best suited for small parties and meetings not to exceed 48 people. The facility has one small assembly room, restrooms, street parking, and a large outdoor park area including tennis and basketball courts. This facility does not have k ~chen facilities. The Hercules Senior Center is located at 111 Civic Drive, adjacent to the City Center Plaza. This facil ity is best suited for parties and meetings not to exceed 100 people. It has one large assembly room, with a wooden Hoor suitable for dancing . Additional areas include a kitchen, outdoor patio area with barbeque, restrooms, and large parking lot. The Ohlone Community Center is located at 190 Turquoise Drive, adjacent to the Ohlone Neighborhood Park. This facility is best suited for small parties and meetings not to exceed 75 people. The Ohlone Center has one medium sized assembl y room, a resi dential kitchen , outdoor patio , restroo ms, and a small parking lot. Woodfield, Ohlone, and Hanna Ballfields are available for private or company rentals. There is a two hour minimum on all field rentals. Rental of these facilities does not include sports equipment or field preparations. :!O Summer 2002 Herculean �Rental Facilities Rental Procedures: For detailed information on rental fees, date availability, and application procedures, you may pick up a Facility Application packet at the Community/Swim Center during normal business hours. The packet contains step-by-step instructions for booking all of the City's facilities. Reservations will be received on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations will also be taken no more than one year in advance, and no less than one month prior to the event date. For more information, please call: (510) 799-8291. The Community Center Gymnasium is available for rental for volleyball and basketball games for private individuals or company events! Rental includes sports equipment, portable bleacher units, restrooms, outdoor patio area, and parking lot. Refugio Valley Park Gazebo is very popular for outdoor weddings because of its unique design and proximity to the lake. The scenic view and easy access provide a unique location for any outdoor celebration! Electricity is available, however, rental does not include tables or chairs. Woodfield, Ohlone, and Hanna Ballfields are available for private or company rentals. There is a two hour minimum on all field rentals. Rental of these facilities does not include sports equipment or field preparations. Summer 2002 Herculean 21 �Classes WRITERS HERCULES PUBLIC STARGAZING These writing courses are designed for adults or teens who are intermediate/advanced writers. Participants will explore all forms of writing depend ing on the interests of class members. Vario us forms will in c lu de biographies, autobiographies, journals, essays, short stories, novels, and poetry. Information on how to market one's writing will also be provided throughout the course. Location: Instructor: Fee: Time: Community/Swim Center, Resource Center Sue Clark $50 Res/$55 Non-Res 7:00pm - 8:30pm 21501-A Wed 31501-A Wed Looking for something different for an evening out? Want something fun, educational, and free to do in the evening with the children? Under clear night skies' right here in Hercules, see exciting, brilliant views of the moon, planets, beautiful star clusters, galaxies, the Milky Way, and other wonders through telescopes and binoculars, and learn about what you see. Come to our public sta rgazing program conducted by experienced amateu r astronomers for the benefit and enjoyment of sky watchers of all ages. If you are a teacher, bring your class; if a parent, bring your children , If you are an amateur astronomer, novice or expert, bring you r own binoculars and telescopes and share your knowledge and enthusiasm, Please, no smoking oralcohol, and no flashlights without a red fi//er, Dress warm, For more information, call (510) 526-5974, On scheduled evenings, call (510) 799-8237 after 7:30 p,m. 6/12-8/28 *no class on 6/26/02 or on 7/3/02 09/25-11 /13 TRADITIONAL FOLK DANCING BY KARILAGAN INCORPORATED This class is a unique opportunity for those interested in the Philippine culture to pass on Traditional Folk Dances such as the Tinikling, Banga, Maria Clara, and Sultana to future generations within our community. Karil agan, Incorporated was formed in September 1995 to provide youths with a positive alternative to negative pressure, and has now joined forces WITh the City of Hercules Recreation and Community Services Division. Foxbcro Neighborhood Pari< David Harris, Lance Shaw, & Walt Meadows No Charge 06/08,06115,7/06 ,7/13,8/03,8/10,9/28,10/5, 10/12,1112, 1119,1217 1ime: Saturdays at dusk • Weather permitting! Partly cloudy OK! Location: Instructors: Fee: Dates: These classes are ongoing and students may enroll at any time. Performances are held throughout the Bay Area, and all levels of experience are welcome! Active parent participation is required . Location: Times: Contacts: Fee: Senior Center Friday, 5:00pm-9:00pm Jojo Delrosario at (510) 758-1 819 $50 per family plus costumes .,.in person althe Community/Swim . Center .. fo 4!f . . . Qii, - - byfax send form to (510) 799-8288 ~,r"" ,Wl !,~, ,," :;;;s: :~. ,1:: ' , 22 Summer 2002 Herculean ... by phone (510) 799-8291 we accept VISA and MasterCard tJi. .. by visi.ting our - ~"';'" webSIte at . 1~~ www · hrcISca ·us ' .~ .CI. ~ ue. ' ",1 �Classes GENTLE YOGA STRETCH BASIC FIRST AID TRAI NING Medic First Aid is a basic eight hour training course in emergency care. CPR and other important emergency care skills are combined in the course, which allows the student to function with one consistent set of priorities in a medical emergency. The training is accomplished in seven modules of instruction, and students will receive a wallet card & certificate of completion. Please bring a bag lunch. Location: Instructor: Fee: 21517-A 11508-A 21517-B 21508-A 31517-A 31517-B Community/Swim Center, Press Room Delucchi's First Aid Training Certified Instructors $45 Res/$50 Non-Res, plus a $5 materials fee for certification packet and handbook. Sat Sat Sat Sat Sat Sat 06/01 07/20 08/10 09/14 10105 11/02 8:00am-4:30pm 8:00am-4:30pm 8:00am-4:30pm 8:00am-4:30pm 8:00am-4:30pm 8:00am-4:30pm HATHA YOGA By bringing attention inward to our movements and breath, by directing our energy and by releasing mental and physical tensions , yoga postures become a moving meditation. Consciousness is explored through the wisdom of the body. This class will consist of gentle and some challenging asanas (postures), pranayama (yogic breathing) and meditation. Please bring a yoga/exercise mat, thick blanket and an open heart and mind. Yoga is done with bare feel. Instructor: Location : Fees: Daymme: Bonnie Pannell Hercules Senior Center Monthly passes: $28/$9.00 for drop-ins Sat 10:00am-11 :15am 51539-L 51539-A 51539-B 51539-C 51539-0 51539-E 51539-F June July August September October November December This class will consist of gentle yoga stretches and conscious breathing to help tap into the innate wisdom of your body to restore energy, flexibility, health and peace of mind. Everyone is encouraged to work within his or her own comfort zone and to honor their body's limitations. This class is suitable for beginners with or without prior yoga experienced students. For those students wanting a more challenging class and more instruction, the 10:00am class is recommended. Please bring a yoga mat, firm blanket and/or cushion, and a strap. Yoga is done with bare feet and preferably on an empty or light stomach. Location: Fees: Instructor: Daymme: Hercules Senior Center $22 amonth or $7 Drop-In Bonnie Pannell Saturdays 9:00am-9:45am 51538-1 51538-J 51538-K 51538-L 51538-A 51538-B March April May June July August PRENATAL & POSTNATAL MOM & BABY EXERCISE CLASS This 60 minute class is designed specifically for the special needs of pregnant women and new mothers. The class includes wanm-up, mild to moderate intensity low impact cardio conditioning, strength training and stretching/relaxation. New mothers are encouraged to bring their pre-crawling babies from 6 weeks of age. The instructor, a Certified Group Fitness and Maternity Health Fitness Instructor is committed to designing safe and fun exercises. More information about the instructor and the prenatal/postnatal classes can be found at www.marieandron.com/maternalfitness. Instructor: Location: Fees: Marie Morel-Sey1oux (510) 245-7587 Senior Center $40 per 4 week series or $12 per class 31511-A Tues 09/03-09/24 5:30pm-6:30pm Prenatal Class Bring: water, pillow/Postnatal- your baby, baby front carrier, baby blanket and water. Wear supportive shoes and comfortable clothing. Summer 2002 Herculean 23 �Classes ult Activities HERCULES COMPUTER CLASSES Beginner Computer Learn aI the basics of your computer-the mouse, keyboard , monitorand vial iunctions of your computer. In a few short sessions, leam how to change settings, do fundamental maintenance, and essential CO<1CSpIs of computer language and usage. Instructor: Fee: LocatDo: Community/Resource Center Cass Robinson $25 Resl$30 Non-Res 2 1509-A Mon 07/15-07/22 7:00pm-9:00pm Introduction to the Internet In this course students wilileam the basics of the inlernet. How to log on, StJrf, shop and search the intemet. Location: Instructoc Community/Resource Center Cass Robinson Fee: $25 ResI$30 Non-Res Inlro to Intemet 21513-A TueslThur 07/16 & 07118 7:00pm-9:00pm lntem1edjate Computer Learn the basic programs that come with almost every computer-MS 'Nord, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, and MS Outtook. Get up and running 00 these great applications-Ieam how to set up your email and use it, ho.'/ to create and save documents, create basic spreadsheets and slideshows! Location: Instructor: Community/Resource Center Fee: $50 Resl$60 Non-Res 2151G-A TueslThur Cass Robinson 07/23-07/30 7:00pm-9:00pm Advanced Computer Classes MS Word - Leam how to handle different formatting functions within MS Word: creating web pages; making posters, creating newietters, cards or reports. This is an intensive and focused class on this particular program. Location: Instructor: Fee: 21511-A Community/Resource Center Then visit our Website and Register On-line @ www.ci.hercules.ca.us Cass Robinson $75 Resl$85 Non-Res TueslThurs 08106-08/13 7:00pm-9:00pm MS Excel - Leam how to format your spreadsheets, create formulas for automatic computation, hand printing. etc. Location: Instructor: Fee: 21512-A Community/Resource Center Cass Robinson $75 Res/$85 Non-Res MlTfTh 08119, 20 & 22 24 Summer 2002 Herculean (510) 799- 8288 (510)799-8291 7:00pm-9:00pm Community/Swim Center �Classes GYMNASTICS Little Munchkins Daycare This fun-filled class is designed for children 7 and older, and for advanced tumbling students, who are preparing for a more advanced gymnastics experience. Emphasis will . be on balance, coordination, fiexibility and strength. Planning a Birthday Party? Ask about our Tumbling Party Special! Quality Care & a Nurturing Environment Great New Location · Huge Outdoor Play Area Infants · Toddlers · Kindergarten Program Before & After School Daycare • Homework Help Summer Oaycare Program For All Your Daycare Needs Location: Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $38 Res/$41 Non-Res 21523-A 21523-B 31523-A • NO CLASS Sat 06/01-06/29 Sat 07/20-8/24' Sat 09/21-10/19 ON 8/10/02 11 :OOam-11 :45am 11:00am-11:45am 11 :OOam-11 :45am ROMPER GYM Come explore with your child as they leam and grow. Romper Gym is designed especially for the two to four year old who wants to explore but requires parental assistance and encouragement. Matthew Silveria brings over 12 years of motivating and train ing experience to assist the parent in instructing their children to balance, control movement and grow in thi s upbeat experience.Planning a Birthday Party? Ask about our Tumbling Party Special! Location: Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $38 Res/$41 Non-Res Sat 06/01-06/29 21526-A 21526-B Sat 07/20-08/24' 31526-A Sat 09/21-10/19 • NO CLASS ON 8/10/02 9:00am-9:45am 9:00am-9:45am 9:00am-9:45am TINY TUMBLERS Enjoy the fun while developing body awareness. This class is designed for children ages 4 through 6 and leads students to learn stretch es, rolls, balance and cartwheels in a playful and safe environment.Planning a Birthday Party? Ask about our Tumbling Party Special! Location: Foxboro Community Center Instructor: Matthew Silveria Fee: $38 Res/$41 Non-Res 21522-A Sat 06/01 -06/29 1O:OOam-1 0:45am Sat 07/20-08/24' 10:00am-10:45am 21522-B 31522-A Sat 09/21-10/19 10:00am-10:45am • NO CLASS ON 8110102 Call Sara (510) 245-0678 Experienced Care in Hercules for 7 Years · license #073402078 OIL PAINTING Have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors. Students will also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. This course allows students to learn on an individual basis at their own pace, while developing talents that they have been wishing to accomplish for years. There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply information will be provided when registering . Location: Instructor: Fee: CommunitylSwim Center Maria S.C. Oavi $32 Res/$35 Non-Res 11516-B 21516-A 31516-A Tues Tues Tues OS/21-07/09 08/06-09/24 10/08-11/26 1:00pm-.3 :30pm 1:00pm-3:30pm 1:00pm-3:30pm YOUTH OIL PAINTING Youth , ages 7-17 years, will have fun while learning to draw, paint, design , mix colors, and combine colors. Your child will also learn about lights , shadows, and composition perspective. This course allows students to learn on an individual basis at their own pace, while making new friends and developing new talents. Location: Instructor' Fee: CommunitylSwim Center Maria S.C. Oavi $32 Res/$35 Non-res 11521-C 11521-0 21521-A 21521-B 31521-A 31521-B Tues Fri Tues Fri Tues Fri OS/21-07/09 OS/24-07/12 08/06-09/24 08/09-09/27 10/08-11/26 10/11-12/06 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm Summer 2002 Herculean 25 �Classes KARATE JUDO Do you sometimes think about your child and worry that someone may be picking on them or that they may be in danger? Are you or your child interested in learning how to defend yourselves? Then come to me, Sensei Garcia! In my class, students will learn the basic fighting skills of Karate. Students will also learn self-discipline, self-esteem and confidence in protecting themselves. If you are interested i n a trial offer. just bring the coupon below to the C<>mmunitv/Swim Center and receive one month free of Jaoanese hard stvle karate. This class is on-going and students may enroll at any time. Locations: Instructor: Fees: Mon and T ue Classes at 333 Rodeo Ave Wed/Thur Classes at Senior Center Fri Classes at Community/Swim Center Joe Garcia $55 Res/$58 Non-Res Monthly fee $35 Res/$38 Non-Res additional family members Man & Wed Beginners (age 16 & under) 5:00-6:00 pm Yellow Belt (age 10 & under) 6:00-7:00 pm Adults 7:00-8:00 pm Tue & Thu 6:00-7:00 pm Green & Purple Belts Brown Belt 7:00-8:00 pm Fri All Belts (open day) 6:30-7:30 pm 51529-L 51529-A 51529-B 51529-C 51529-0 51529-E 51529-F June July August September October November December Students must have fighting gear to attend Friday class. 'There is an additional fee forthe complete unifonm. All orders and payments for the uniform are taken by the instructor. **ONE MONTH FREE COUPON** 'COUPON GOOD FOR NEW STUDENTS ONLY' 'ONE COUPON PER PERSON, ONE TIME USE ONLY 26 Summer 2002 Herculean Judo is a martial art that concentrates primarily on throwing and grappling techniques. The striking and self-defense techniques are practiced only in Kata form. Judo has been an Olympic event since 1964. The instructor will take registration for all classes at any time during the sessions. If you wish to speak to the instructor prior to enrollment, you may call 799-9906, or you may visit the class. Location: Instructor: Fees: Ohlone Community Center Wayne Cunningham $40 Res/$43 Non-Res Monthly Fee $20 Res/$22 Non-Res additional family members Ages 5 through Adults- MonlWed Workout Hours: MonlWed MonlWed 51519-L 51519-A 51519-B 51519-C 51519-0 51519-E 51519-F June July August Septemer October November December 6:30-7:30pm 7:30-9:00pm Ages 5-11 Ages 12-Adult �Senior Services HERCULES SENIOR CENTER 111 aVIC DRIVE 799- 8219 Friends, Food, Fun and Companionship is what the Hercules Senior Program is all about. Join us for a day of activities or just come and relax for a while. Our program provides a variety of social and recreational activities. in a friendly atmosphere where the emphasis is on hospitality. You will be warmly welcomed by our volunteer staff when you stop in to visit our center. Here you will find a variety of social and recreational services for all seniors. The Hercules Senior program and support services are available to adults 50 and over. Our activities and programs welcome partiapation by adults of all ages on a space available basis. These services include classes, day trips, nutrition services, health screening services, multi-cultural enrichment, and much, much morel We strive to ensure a physically and emotionally comfortable environment for ali, as well as encouraging socialization with peers. Please drop in and say hello to our staff and volunteers Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Ourcenterwill provide you with updated information on current and upcoming activities and events. HERCULES COMMUNIlY BLOOD DRIVE Location: Date: Time: Hercules Senior Center 111 Civic Drive, Hercules, CA July 10, 2002 3:30pm-6:30pm BLOOD PRESSURE Get your blood pres.sure taken by one of ourfinest Rodeo Hercules Fire Fighters on the Second Wednesday of each month! ON-GOING ACTIVITIES MONDAYS Goodie Store 1O:30am-11 :OOam TaiChi Computer Classes Low Impact Exercise Lunch 8:00am - 9:00am 9:00am - 2:30pm 9:00am -10:15am 11 :30am -1 :OOpm TUESDAYS Tai-Chi Art Class Lunch Tap Class Intermediate Tap Class Beginner 8:30am - 10:30am 10:00am - 1:OOpm 11:30am -1:00pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm 2:30pm - 3:30pm W EDNESDAYS Various Crafts Card Group Bingo Lunch Beginner Computer Class 9:00am - 11 :30am 9:00am - 4:00pm 10:00am -11 :OOam 11 :30am-12:30pm 1:00pm-4:00pm THURSDAYS TaiChi Card Group Lunch Bingo 8:00am - 9:00am 9:00am - 4:00pm 11 :30am - 1:OOpm 1:OOpm - 3:00pm FRIDAYS Bingo for Goodies 10:30am-11 :15am Tai Chi Low Impact Aerobics Beginner Computer Clas.s Lunch Beginner Computer Class 8:00am - 9:00am 9:00am - 10:15am 9:00am-11 :OOam 11 :30am - 1:OOpm 1:00pm-3:00pm 'Hercules Senior Center is the host to the C.C. Cafe Monday through Friday: suggested donation $1.50 to $1.75. Reservation must be made one day in advance before 12:30pm. POOL TABLE The Pool Table is available Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Time: 1:OOpm to 5:00pm Free Summer 2002 Herculean 27 �Senior Services ADULT TAP DANCE BEGINNING HERCULES SENIOR CENTER & INTERMEDIATE LEVELS 2002 TRAVEL SCHEDULE Joi1 us for fun and exercise! You will beoome adept at basic tap dffice steps while leaming dance routines choreographed to rrusic of the 30's, 40's and 50's. Carol Rose is a local instructor will aver 35 years in the field. She had her own dance studio and heAds a State of Cal~omia Teaching Credential. Tuesday 2:~3:30pm 1:3l¥n-2:30pm Ongoing Beginner Intermediate $3lweek $3lweek COMPUTER CLASS ELKHORN SLOUGH Wednesday, June 26, 2002 Fee: $72.00 per person KITCHEN KUT·UPS Wednesday, July 17, 2002 Fee: $48.00 per person TRAIN RIDE THROUGH SANTA CRUZ COASTAL REDWOODS AND A TOUR OF WILD THINGS Tuesda~Aug ust 20 , 2002 Fee: $72.00 per person 'Mluld you like to leam the basics of computers? Leam to do 1eiIers, balance your checkbook, make a personal appointment caendar and more! Beverly Kegel will teach you in this hands-on dass. Mondays Call for a time Free HICAP HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING ADVOCACY PROGRAM Did your HMO increase your monthly premium from $0 to 820,$30 or more per month? Having Problems with a denial of payment by Medicare. Do you know that starting February 1st that you can use your Medicare Card at participating pharmacies and save 10 to 47% on prescription drugs? If you want answers to these questions and many more, call and make a HICAP appointment. Counseling sessions are free and confidential. A trained experienced counselor is available on the 1st Monday of each month at the Hercules Senior Center from 9:00-11:00 am, call (510) 799-8219. C.C. CAFE All people 60 and over get out of the house and have something nutritious to eat. Live healthier, socialize and have a little fu n while you're at it. Visit Hercules C.C. Cafe at the Senior Center, 111 Civic Drive, Monday through Friday at 11 :30 am. The big lunch is served for a suggested donation of $1.75. That's the best deal in town! Call (510) 799-8219 a day in advance before 12:30 pm for reservations. Your first meal is on us! Enroll with Westcat at (51 0) 724-7433 for free transportation to C.C. Cafe . Give it a try. You won't regret it! 28 Summer 2002 Herculean JACKSON RANCHERIA CASINO Monday, September 12, 2002 Fee: $16.00 CHRISTMAS IN THE SIERRA FOOTHILLS Thursday, December 5-6, 2002 Fee: $54 per person double occupancy; $78 single RENO TRIPS June 2-3, August 4-5 and October 14-15, 2002 Fee: $49.00 per person EXTENDED TRIPS W ITH PREMIER WORLD TOURS Western Frontier - 8 Days August 15-23, 2002 Heritage Highlights - 8 Days October 12-20, 2002 Great Trains and Grand Canyons - 5 Days November 10-15, 2002 San Antonio Riverwalk New Year - 6 Days December 29, 2002 - January 3, 2003 Slide Show at the Hercules Senior Center on May 24, 2002 at 1:00pm. For more information on the above vacations and for Extended Trips with Collette Vacations, please contact Janet Bewley at the Hercules Senior Center (510) 799· 8219. �Youth Services BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE FEES The follow ing fees are effectiv e for 01-02 school year at Hanna Ranch , Lupine and Ohlone Child Care Centers. These fees are ba sed upon a fo ur w eek billing period and do not indude holidays and scheduled in-se rvice (non-stude nt) days . ri Multi-Child 10% Discount for all Children's Programs - 10% discount on total program fees for families w ith two or more children enrolled in the same prog ram. 15% of fees to be used for facility construction and maintenan ce. Five-Day Care ~ Grades1-3 Grades 4-6 Care 7:30am-8:30am Ca re 6:30am-8:30am Dismissal to 5:00pm Dismissal to 6:30pm Three~Oay Care AM Care 7:30am-8:30am AM Ca re 6:30am-8:30am Dismissal to 5:00pm Dismissal to 6:30pm Late Payment Fee Registration Fee Late Pick-Up Fee $54 $108 $3 10 $403 $54 $108 $ 155 $248 $54 $108 $140 $233 $32.50 $65 $186 $242 $32.50 $65 $93 $149 $32. 50 $65 $84 $140 $20 for first late payment $35 $1 per minute/per child AM KINDER PROGRAM The AM Kinder Program is for children attending Kindergarten from 11 :00am-2:30pm at Ohlone Child Care and 11:30am-3:00pm at Hanna Ranch Child Care. These fees are based on a four week billing period. Five-Day Care Kinder AM Care 6:30am-11 :30am AM Care 8:30am-l 1:30am PM Care 2: 30pm-5:00pm PM Care 2: 30pm-6:30pm Late Payment Fee Registration Fee Late Pick-up Fee Three~ Day $310 $186 $15 5 $248 Care AM AM PM PM Care Care Care Ca re Kinder 6:30-11:30am 8:30-11 :30am 2:30pm-5:00pm 2:30pm-6:30pm $162 $97 $93 $149 $20 for first late payment $35 $3 per 10 minutes/per child TINY TOTS PRE-SCHOOL FEES These fees are based on a four week billing cycle. Pre-Kinders MIW/F 9:00am-12:00pm Resident Non-Resident Little Learners TITH 9:00am-ll :OOam Resident Non-Resident $132 $1 39 Late Payment Fee Registration Fee Late Pick-up Fee $20 for first late payment $35 $3 per minute/per child $58 $62 SUMMEruANNUALDAYCAMPS These fees are based on a weekly billing cycle. They do not effect the Youth and Teen Camp. See Leaflet or flyer for weekly fee schedu les. Five-Day Care Resident Non-Resident Late Payment Fee $15 for first late payment $126.50 Core 8:30am-5:00pm $141 Registration Fee $20 deposit for each week reserved Extended 6:30am-6:30pm $140 $155 Three-Day Care Late Pick-up Fee $1 per minute/per child Core 8:30am-5:00pm $76 $8 5 Extended 6:30am-6:30pm $83 $9 3.50 Summer 2002Herculean 29 �Youth Services BEFORE/AFTERSCHOOL CHILD CARE The Child Care Programs run from Sept.-June and are for children in grades K-5. This is a recreation program that provides your child a safe, supelVised and fun place to go before and after school. The children enjoy themselves with a variety of activities, including crafts, games, sports, a fun fitness program, clubs, cultural appreciation, and life skills. During the day a short time is allotted for the children to start their homework. The Child Care Programs are offered at Ohlone, Lupine, and Hanna Ranch Child Care Centers. For more information please contact the Child Care Coordinators listed below. TINY TOTS The Tiny Tots program is a preschool experience for children 3 and 4 years old. The program is designed to develop the "whole child". Our qualified and caring staff assist your child in developing confidence and self-esteem. Children wilileam responsibility and independence. Social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and creative aspects of the child's development are included in each day's program. All children in Tiny Tots must be completely toilet trained. No diapers or pull ups. Space is limited. The Tiny Tots programs are offered at the three Child Care Centers listed below. For more information, please contact Diana Fall at (510) 799-8259. *A fee of $35 is required at the time of registration. Registration for Before/After school Child Care and Tiny Tots is now open to the public. For more information on registration, please contact the Program Coordinators at the phone numbers listed below. A fee of $35.00 is required at the time of registration for Child Care & Tiny Tots. Camps require a $20.00 non-transfundable and non-transferable deposit for each week reserved. Beverlv Dupree at 245-4803 Hanna Ranch Child Care Center 2480 Refugio Valley Road License No. 070215103 Diana Fall at 799-8259 Lupine Child Care Center 1905 Lupine Road License No. 070209101 CHILD CARE JOB OPENINGS Are you at least 18 years old and looking for a year round part-time job with benefits in the exciting child care field?? The City of Hercules has openings for: Children's Program Aides Starting at $7.45/hr + benefits Children's Program Leaders Starting at: Leader I: $8.73/hr + benefits Leader II: $9.64/hr + benefits For more information or to apply, please call: (510) 799-8204 30 Summer 2002 Herculean Gwendolyn Hill at 799-8224 Ohlone Child Care Center 1616 Pheasant Drive License No. 070210873 REGISTRATION IS BEING TAKEN FOR THE HERCULES TINY TOTS PROGRAM. Three Child Care sites available: Ohlone Child Care 1616 Pheasant Lupine Child Care 1905 Lupine Hanna Ranch Child Care 2480 Refugio Valley Road Mondays, Wednesdays. Fridays ONLY For more information, please contact Diana Fall , at (510) 799-8259 Give your child a chance to socialize with other children his/her own age. Music, Art, Language, Physical development! �LUPINE SUMMER DAY CAMP WILD ADVENTURES K-2ND GRADES 1905 LUPINE ST, HERCULES, CA. 94547 ADVENTURE WEEKS #1 6119- 6 21 \ #2 6/24-628 WEEKLY THEMES ACTIVITY OR EVENTS IT'S PICNIC TIME, TEDDY BEARS PICNIC TI-IERE'S MUSIC IN THE AIR, SONGS & DANCES FROM EVERYWHERE PICNIC AT WOODFIELD PARK & ICE CREAM SOCIAL MUSICAL & DANCE ENTERTAINMENT: SONGS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES PR E 4TH CELEBRATION- BAR-B-Q & STORYTELLER #3 7/1- 75 (CLOSED 7 4) TOTA LLY TWISTED TALl.! TALl.! TA LES' CELEBRATI NG WITH A BAN G #4 7/8 - 7 12 JUST CLOWINING AROU ND WACKY' TACKY WEEK' #5 7/15 - 7 19 TH E FARMER IN THE DELL: THOSE AMAZING ANIMALS ... SPLlSH' SPLASH' HAVING AN H2O BLAST. .. #6 7/22- 7 26 #7 7129- 8 2 HOCUS, POCUS, MAGIC FOCUS' MYSTICAL MAGIC GAMES & TRICKS WHERE TH E WILD THINGS ARE' AWESOME ADVENTURES' #8 8/5 - 8 9 #9 8/12 -8,16 IT'S A SMALL SMAll WORLD' IN & ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY ... #10 8/19- 8 22 (LAST DA.Y HMMM ... HMMM ... GOOD' KIDS CAN COOK TOO' CARNIVAL GAMES, & BUKIE THE CLOVVN, FACE PAINTING BALLOONS FARM ANIMALS & PATTY'S PETTING ZOO, PITS ARE FUN TOO... WATER SLIDE' WATER PLAY, JUMPER ON SITE & POOLSfDE · PARTY AT SWIM CENTER TREASURE HUNT, MYSTERY GAMES & MAGIC SHOW BY ALEX DESERT DAVE'S AN IMALS & NATURE HIKES AT REFUGIO PARK & CAT TRAILS... LOCAL EXCURSIONS & TOURS: CITY HALl. POST OFFICE. FIRE DEPT & PIZZi\ PARTY AT ROUND TABLE' TASTY ETHNIC COOKING PROJECTS, EN D OF SUMMER CAMP PARTY' JAMBOREE' Si22) STOP BY ON JUNE 18, 2002 - OPEN HOUSE: 10AM-5PM WE'RE SO EXCITING TO OFFER SUCH A WILD SUMMER ADVENTURE FILLED WITH SO MANY THINGS TO DO: MUSJC .. DANCING. ..... SINGING. ...STORYTELLlNG....ARTS & CRAFTS.... GAMES SHARING & CARING DAYS- GROUP ACTIVITIES - MONDAY (9-lIAM) - DAILY SNACKS.__.__. SWIMMING-TUErrHUR (I2:30-3:30PML.FUN FITNESSI OUTDOOR SPORTS-WEDNESDAY(lO-2PM) MOVIE DAYS THURSDAYS........ SPECIAL ACTIVITIES & EVENTS- THURSDAY. OR FRI DAy ..... LOCAL EXCURSIONS & ENTERTAINMENT - THURSDAY OR FRIDA L .. SPECIAL TREATS ..... _.. Core Program 8:30AM-5:00PM 5-day 3-d ay "4-day (Weeks C & J) Residents Non-residents $126.50 $76.00 $101.20 $141.00 $85.00 $112.00 Extended Program 6:30AM-6:30PM 5-day 3-day "4-day (Weeks ClJ) Residents Non-residents $140.00 $83.00 $93.50 $155.00 $93.50 $124.00 FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: (510) 799-8291 OR 799-8259 Summer 2002 Herculean 3 1 �o ll<tlttt SlUmmeIr Cam rd th 3 ·S Graders I WEEK OF: June 19-21 WEEKLY THEME "Welcome Week" June 24-28 "Creepy Crawlers" July 1-5 "Hole in One" July 8-12 "Roller Fun" July 15-19 "Perfect Strike" July 22-26 "Shrills, Thrills & Spills" Jul y 29-Aug. 2 "Fun in the Sun" August 5-9 "'Water Daze" August 12-17 "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" August 19-22 "Big Blow Out" j TRIPS OR EVENTS Cook Out @ Fernandez Park Friday, June 21 " Bay Area Wild Monday, June 24th Scandia Friday, July 5th Skating Friday, July 12th **AMF Pinole Valley Lanes Friday, July 19th Paramount's Great America Friday, July 26 th Lake Anza Friday, August 2 nd Water World USA Friday, Au"ust 9 th Oakland A's Game Friday, Au"ust 14th Round Table Pizza Party Thursday, August 22nd Would your child like to have a fun summer vacation filled with exciting trips and activities? That's what will be happening at the Ohlone Summer Camp! We offer various activities including barbeques, dance parties, tennis, movies, swimming, special field trips and much more!! This will be a summer your child will never forget! Spaces are limited so register soon. SUMMER CAMP OPEN HOUSE TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2002 9:00AM-4:00PM 1616 PHEASANT DRIVE, HERCULES COME BY AND MEET THE STAFF! For more information, please contact Gwendolyn Hill, Child Care Coordinator at (510) 799-8224. 32 Summer 2002 Hercul ean �Teen Activity Program CITY OF HERCULES TEEN/ YOUTH COUNCIL The TeenIYouth Council are busy helping with Community Activities and Events . Ou r active Youth and Teens are demonstrating leadership skills through their participation in such events as attending and participating at the City Council meetings, interacting with the Hercules Senior Center and the Town Hall Meetings on Education. They recently met with the City of Pinole's Youth and Teen Council to sponsor joint Community Events for the Youth and Teens of our communities. This successful program recruits active members from the Middle and High School. If you enjoy working in your commu nity and are great w ith making decisions for your peers, this is the program for you. We presently have a membership of28 participants. All members must be between the 6th and 12th grade, a resident of Hercules or attending the Hercules Middle/High School. If you are interested in getting to know more about the Teen/ youth CounCil , you can attend our meetings. Meetings are held at the Teen Resource Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules,on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 3:00pm4:30pm. Due to the popularity of this innovative group, we are currently enlisting City of Hercules Youth and Teen volunteers to be members in our Club. If interested, you can join now and apply for membership for the next term of September 1, 2002 through August 31 , 2003. Applications can be obtained from the Community/Swim Center or the Hanna Ranch Child Care site. Please contact Janine Shaheed, Youth/Teen Events Coordinator at (51 0) 7994630 or Beverly Dupree, Youth Services Coordinator at (510) 245-4803. I TEEN RESOURCE CENTER During the school year does your Teen need aooess toa Computer or the Intemet? Need some homework assistance? Looking for a safe environment after school for your Teen to attend? The City of Hercules Teen Resource Center provides 9th-12th graders an opportunity to use computers with intemet access and general homework assistance. For more information, please contact Janine Shaheed, YouthfTeen Coordinator at (510) 7994630 or (510) 799-8291 . INTRODUCING .... "THE GREAT BIG NOTHING" Co-sponsored by the Pinole Youth Commission and Hercules TeenIYouth Council, we would like to invite you to this great event! For all local youth entering 8th through 12th grades. This is a youth initiated and ccordinated ccncert featuring the following entertainment: No Perfect Hero Sprocket Heroes With Helmets Date: Time: Location: Fee: Tragedy Andy Dexter Danger Locale A.M. Friday, June 21, 2002 6:00pm-11:00pm Community/Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules. $5-ln advance/$6 at the door Tickets can be purchased at the Pinole Youth Center and Hercules Community/Swim Center. Student ID is required. Summer 2002 Herculean 33 �C~TY OF HERCULES , EFOR-·E'&AFTERTHMIDD ,.LE SCIHOOl PROG'RA · E S.P 0.T l~ B j ~ I rt" . " '. '. 6~h " 8th grades j " \ 'VII T.H.E. SP.O.T. (Teens of Hercules Empowering through Spirit, Perseverance, Out Reach , & Teamwork) is just the spot to be t o get help wit h t hose chall enging homewor k assignment and socialize with your peers in an exciting, fun safe environment. Our Skillful trained homework specialist are ther e to provide assistance in all areas. Our Staff will provide arts & crafts , sports, and variety of activities and event s catered excluSively f or 6th , 7th & 8th graders. The Spot is conveniently located Before School at the Community Swim center, 200! Refugio Valley Rd. , Hercules, 94547, directly acrosS from the middle school, and After school The Spot is located on site of the Middle School , 1900 Refugio Valley Rd , Hercules ,CA 94547, Located in t he multi purpose room. This program consist of Four sessions per school year most session are t en weeks each both am and the pm programs. Participants must sign up for each session. Deposit of $20.00 will be required to reserve your space per week . This will credited towards your tuit ion fee. A one time annual registration fee of $35.00 will be required per school year. These Fees are neither refunda ble or transferable. Multi Child 107, sibling discount can apply. Registrations for fall will begin on May 20th , 2002 at the Communit y Swim Center . This Program fill s up quickly, Don't miss out , sign up today for the fall program beginning with Session #1 August 27 , 2002 -November 1, 2002 . For more information please call Bever ly Dupree Youth services coordinator, (510) 245-4803 Or 510-799-8291. BEFORE SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM 3DAY Weekly 3-Days 10 Weeks Sday Weekly illays 10 weeks 6:30am-7:30 am $9.00 $81.00 $15.00 5135 .. 00 6:30am-8:30am $ 18.00 $162.00 $30.00 $270.00 AFTER SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM 3 ~Days WeekJy 3-Days 10 Weeks S-days Weekly 5-Days 10 weeks 2:30pm-5:30pm $2 1.00 $ 189.00 $35,00 $3 15 .. 00 2:30pm-6:30pm $36.00 $324.00 $60.00 $540,00 IB-Service Daws and Hollida, camp lees not included in tile sessiOn or In weeklV lee. SIXth graders onlY are entitllld to attend hOlida,s camps. Summer Camp is opened lor all Middle School grades. Please reler to the camp Programcoordinator lor tuition lees and location. All lees must be paid prior to attendance In tile progrant No EXceptions! 34 Summer 2002 Herculean �H20/Teen Summer Program H20 =Hercules Hang Out Date: June 17, 2002- August 23, 2002 Period: 10 weeks Program Hours: 11:00 AM-S:OO PM Monday-Friday H2O SUMMER PROGRAM 9TH -12TH GRADERS Are you selective and like to have a variety of stimulating and challenging activities? Well we have the perfect program just for you. If you participate in the H20 (Hercules Hang-Out) Summer Teen Program, you can pick and choose your daily activities, such as swimming, the Fitness Center, The Teen Resource Center, the Gym or just chill on the Patio w ith friends.' We' ll provide you with a variety of events, weekly workshops, local Field Trips, Arcades, table games and so much more. You can purchase a Sizzling Summer Pass, w hi.c h allows you to come and go as you please and participate in w hat you select to do. We also have Daily Drop in rates and Weekly rates. Come kick-it with us from 11:00AM-5:00PM, Monday through Friday at the Hercules Community Swim Center. For more details call: JarUne Shaheed, Youth/Teen Events Coordinator at (510) 799-4630 or 799-8291. Open Facilities for H20 Teen Summer Program: Gym Fitness Center Swimming Pool Teen Resource Center 10 SENSATIONAL WEEKS OF CONTINUOUS EVENTS & ACTIVITIES INClUDING: BI-WEEKlY FIELD TRIPS SWIMMING WORKSHOPS FITNESS CENTER OPEN GYM TEEN RESOURCE CENTER PARTIES DANCES SPORTS lEAGUES ARTS & CRAFTS TOP RATED MOVIES PLAY STATION NINTENDO 64 FOOSEBAll PING PONG TABLE GAMES PEER COURT SNACK COUNTER GUEST PRESENTATIONS TEEN TABLE TALK Fees ('not induding Field Trips) DAILY WEEKLY SIZZLING SUMMER PASS·- RESIDENT $ 9.00 $ 40.00 $ 400.00 NONRESIDENT $ 11.00 $ 45.00 $ 450.00 FEES * Field trips are bi-weekly events. ** Sizzling Summer Pass is for 10 week fee and covers the whole program that is offered by H20 Teen Summer Program. When: June 17. 2002 Monday Time: 11:00am-5:00 pm Where: youth/Teen ~source Center 2001 ~fugio Valleyfuj. HerCUles. CA 9q5q7 HERCULES SUMMER TEEN CAMP GRADES: 9TH-12TH Summer 2002 Herculean 35 �PLANET YOUTH-SUMMER CAMP Open House Tuesday, June 18,2002 @ Hanna Ranch Site Call: (510) 245-4803 or 799-8291 2480 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, Ca. 94547 Stop by between the hours of- 9:00am - 5:00pm Meet our courteous staff of counselors SIGN-UP TODAy ..... DON'T MISS OUT!. ... NEW RATES WITH TWICE AS MUCH FUN!'! It's exciting; it's ten (10) Fun-filled weeks of non-stop activities and events, especially catered to the selective needs of Middle School Youth. It's a New Concept to explore for 6"', 7th & 8th Graders. Some of the activities to look forward to are so awesome you will not want to miss out. We've added new and exciting Field Trips, as well as new features to enjoy. Weekly Field Trips .. Weekly Dance Club ·Weekly Top Rated Movies ·Arts & Crafts ·Sports' Activities Weekly Workshops -Swimming, Open Gym, Fitness Center Arcades & Pinball Games ·Guest Performers & Entertainment The Ten Week Camp will be located at the Hanna Ranch Site from 8:00AM - 6:00PM. The camp will consist of weekly registrations. Registrations will begin on April 29, 2002 at the Community Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, Ca. 94547. A $20.00 deposit fee will be required per week to reserve your space. This fee is nOli-refundable. Space is limited. For more details call Beverly Dupree, Youth Services Coordinator: (510) 245-4803 or (510) 799-8291. CAMP WEEKS: #1 6/19-6/21 #2 6/24-6/28 #3 7/1 -7/5 #4 7/8 -7/12 #5 7/15-7/19 #6 7/22-7/26 #7 7/28- 8/2 #8 8/5 - 8/9 #9 8/12 -8/16 #10 8/19- 8/22 3-DAYS PER WEEK 5-DA YS PER WEEK. WEEKS 3 & 10 4-DAYS 36 Summer 2002 Herculean ACTIVITIES & EVENTS: Poolside Party & Bar-B-Q Community Swim Ctr. Marine World & Wacky Olympics Winchester Mystery House & Mysterious Games County Fair (Vallejo) & Carnival Games Slipping & Sliding On Ice & In-Line Skating Great America & Awesome Entertainment Oakland A's Baseball Game & Tournament Games Water World USA & Picnic/ Fishing at Refugio The Great Outdoors Regional Park Excursion SF Bay Excursion, Wax Museum Tour & Pier 39 $83.00 (RESIDENT) $140.00 (RESIDENT) $112.00(RESIDENT) $93.50 (NON-RESIDENT) $155.00 (NON-RESIDENT) $124.00 (NON-RESIDENT) �Hours of Operation Monday - Thursday gam -10pm Friday gam -lpm Salurday gam - 2pm Sunday ClOSED *No personal trainer on site* Weight Machines Cardio Machines • • • • 2 Treadmills 2 Cross Trainers 2 Bikes 1 Stairmaster • • • • • • • *Youth Fees: Adult Fees: Daily Drop-in Rates: $2 residents/non-residents Daily Drop-in Rates: $3 residents/non-residents Dynamite Pass: (:1.0 visits) $:1.5 residents $20 non-residents Dynamite Pass: (:1.0 visits) $25 residents $30 non-residents Avid Athlete Pass: (25 visits) $37.50 residents $50 non-residents Avis Athletes Pass: (25 visits) $50 residents $75 non-residents Smith Machine Incline/Decline Benches Dumbell Set (5751bs) Lat Pulldown/Row Combo Leg ext/Curl Combo BicepjTricep Combo Muti-press Machine Located at: Hercules Community Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Rd (S 10) 799-8291 *Yomhs belween [he ages of 13-16 Must be accompanied by an adult Summer 2002 Herculean 37 �Sports & Fitness PEE WEE BASKETBALL LEAGUE 7 -9 YEAR OLDS The Pee Wee Basketball program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamen tals of basketball, with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling , shooting, passing and rebounding skills, as well as improving hand-eye coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fees include the following: a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, one round of league games and a single game el imination playoff at the end of the season, referees, and awards at the conclusion of the playoffs. The league is open to boys and girls between the ages 7-9, with beginner to advanced skill levels. The league must have a minimum of 40 participants enrolled to run the league, and a maximum of 80 participants will be admitted. Participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate at the time of registration. There will be a mandatory Parent/Coach informational meeting to discuss the rules and regulations on Friday, September 20, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. at the Community/Swim Center. Please plan on attending this meeting. There will be five practice sessions offered. Practices will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00-5:15pm, 5:006: 15pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 4:00-5:15pm, and 5:00-6:15pm. Games will be played on Fridays at 4:00pm and 5:05pm on Saturdays at 10:45am and 11:50am, with each team usually playing one game per week. All Playoff games will be played during weekdays. Playoffs will begin on the Monday following the last game of the season. Game times and days may change, depending on how many participants are registered and how many teams are created. For more information call the Sports Coordinator at 799-8295. Location: Fees: Community/Swim Center Gymnasium $75 residents/$85 non-residents 31708-A 31708-8 31708-C 31708-8 Mon/Wed Mon/Wd TueslThurs Tues/Thurs 09/30-12/13 4:00pm-5:15pm 09/30-12113 5:00pm-6:15pm 09/30-12/13 4:00pm-5:15pm 09/30-12/13 5:00pm-6:15pm Priority Registration (Hercules Residents only) 7/1-7/31 Open Registration (Residents & Non Residents) 8/1-9/16 or until the league is full. 38 Summer 2002 Hercul ean SOCCER CAMP PRESENTED BY PRO-EXCEL This soccer camp is designed for children 5 to 19 years of age that want to learn and improve their skills in the game of soccer. Students will be taught by professional British coaches and will learn the rules of the game, basic fundamentals and special techniques which will all be applied in real game situations. Participants will receive a T-Shirt, certificate and the option to pay $12 more to receive a soccer ball. Participants should bring a soccer ball, shin guards, sun block, a snack or even a small lunch. For more information please ca ll the Sports League Coordinator at (510) 799-8295. Open registration begins 5/1, Space is limited to the first 65 participants who sign up. Location: Hanna Ranch Park 2480 Refugio Valley Rd. Times: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 9:00 am to 3:30pm 21716-A July 22nd - 26th, 2002 Fees: $100 Half-Day $150 Full Day �Sports & Fitness ~1~ TEEN BASKETBALL LEAGUE 13- SUMMER YOUTH BASKETBALL 16 YEAR OLDS CAMPS The Teen Basketball program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundame ntals of basketball with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is designed to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills in addition to assisting in the development of hand-eye and running coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fee includes a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, league games and referees, and awards at the conclusion of the season. The league is open to boys ages 13 to 16 years old with beginner to advanced skill levels. Participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate at the time of registration, and be 13 years old by the start of the league and notturn 17 years old until after the end of the league. There will be an information meeting to discuss the rules and regulations on Thursday, June 20, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Swim Center. Location: Fees: 21706-A 21706-B CommunitylSwim Center-Gymnasium 2001 Refugio Valley Road $75 Res/$85 Non-Res MNV or TITh 06/24-09/07 MNV or TlTh 06/24-09/07 4:00pm-5:15pm 5:00pm-6: 15pm Priority Registration (Residential Only): 04103/02 Open Registration (Residents & Non-Residents): 05/01/02 Maximum enrollment is 80 participants. Sign-up early! Fundamentals and summertime competition will be the name of the game as the City of Hercules once again offers it's popular day basketball camp for boys and girls. The camp is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball, such as, dribbling, shooting, passing, rebounding, offensive and defensive pOSitions. Also, scrimmages and game situations will be implemented towards the end of the camp. The camp program is for youth grades 4th_8" and is limited to the first 36 participants who sign up. Participants should bring a snack, lunch or money for the snack bar. Beverages will be provided. For more information please call the Sports League Coordinator at 799-8295. Location: Fee: Hercules Middle School Gymnasium $75 Residenti$85 Non-Resident 21709-A Mon-Fri 6/24-6/28 11 :00am-3:00pm Priority Registration for Hercules Res only: 3/15-3131 Open Registration Res & Non-res: 413 or until the Camp is full. 21709-B Mon-Fri 8112-8/16 11 :00am-3:00pm Priority Registration for Hercules Res only: 5/1-5/31 Open Registration Res & Non-res: 611 or until the Camp is full. For more information, call the Sports Coordinator at (510)799-8295. Summer 2002 Herculean 39 �Sports & Fitness , "EXPANDED HORIZONS" SUMMER BASKETBALL FUN! This camp "Expanded Horizons" will provide a low cost and totally comprehensive fundamentals oriented basketball experience! Targeting youths in the Hercules community and immediate areas. Instruction will include drill stations , classroom discussion and later incorporate scrimmages and game situational play. The camp will last five days and be limited to the first 40 participants who sign-up. Participants will be provided with a T-Shirt, lunch & snack daily. For more infonnation, please call the Sports Coordinator at (510) 799-8295. Location: Fee: 217 15-A Hercules Middle School Gym $60 Res/$65 Non-Res Mon-Fri 07/08-07/12 10:00am-3:00pm (Ages 12-17 year old boys only) Priority registration for Hercules Residents only: 05/0105131 . Open registration Res & Non-Res: 07/01 or until the camp is full. 21715-8 Mon-Fri 07/29-08/02 10:00am-3:00pm (Ages 6-10 year old boys and girls) Priority registration for Hercules Residents only: 05/0105/3 1 . Open registration Res & Non-Res: 07/18 or until the camp is full. 21715-C Mon-Fri 08/05-08/09 10:00am-3:00pm (Ages 11-16 years old girls only) Priority registration for Hercules Residents only: 05/0105/31 . Open registration Res & Non-Res: 08/02 or until the camp is full. ADULT MEN'S FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE The He rcules Recreatio n and Community Services Department will be forming a Men's Flag Football League. The league is desi gned for men ages 18 and o lder. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 14 with a minimum of 7 players. League fees include the following: staff, referees, two rou nds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top 4 teams make playoffs), shirts for the Champions of th e playoffs and trophies for the 1st and 2nd place fi nishers of the regular season. Teams must provide their own uniforms or TShirts that are similar in color and have numbers on the front or back. There must be a minimum of 4 teams to run the league with a maximum of 12 teams being admitted. Rules, regulations and league schedules will be discussed at the Manager's meeting on Thursday, June 27, 2002 at 6:30pm at the Hercules Community/Swim Center. Deadline: Team fees and rosters need to be turned in no later than Monday, June 24, 2002. Fee: $475 per team. There is an additional $5 fee for every non-resident player on each team. Location: When: Times: Hanna Ranch Park Saturday Afternoons 1:00pm, 2:15pm & 3:30pm 211 11-A Sat 06/29-09/14 Individuals are encouraged to sign-up on the player interest list for possible placement on teams. If interested or need more information, please call the Sports Coordinator at (510) 799-8295. 40 Summer 2002 Herculean �Sports & Fitness CO-ED SOFTBALL LEAGUES THURSDAY NIGHT 'C/D' LEAGUE MEN'S SOFTBALL LEAGUES WEDNESDAY NIGHT 'C/D' LEAGUE The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming it's annual Summer Softball League. The CO-ED '0 ' Softball League is designed for men & women ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a t eam roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 14, with a minimum of 12 players. The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming it's annual Summer Softball League. The Men's 'C/O' Softball League is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 14, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules regarding what constitutes a CO-ED 'D' level team will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. League fees includes staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts for the champions of the playoffs and troph ies for 1" and 2"" place finishers during regular season play. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules regarding what constitutes a 'C/O' level team will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. League fees includes staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1" and 2'd place finishers during regular season play. . There must be a minimum offour (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rul es and sc hedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on Tuesday, J une 4, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Community/Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road . Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information call the Sports League Manager at 799-8295. There must be a minimum offour (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Ru les and schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on Tuesday, June 4, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Community/Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information call the Sports League Coordinator at 799-8295. Deadline for fee and team rosters are due no later than May 31 , 2002! Deadline f or fee and team rosters are due no later than May 31, 2002! Locations: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Rd Locations: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Rd Times: 7:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. & 7:20 p.m. Times: 6:15 p.m . 6:30 p.m. & 7:20 p.m. 21708-0 Fee: Thurs. 6/13-8/22 $475 resident team 21708-8 Fee: Wed. 6/12-8/21 $475 per team There is an additional $5 fee for each non-res ident player on each team. To qualify fo r residenlteam status, at least seven (7) players on a t eam's roster must reside in Hercules. There is an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player on each team. To qualify for resi dent team status, at least seven (7) players on a team's roster must reside in Hercules. Summer 2002 Herculean 41 �Sports & Fitness MEN'S SOFTBALL LEAGUES MONDAY NIGHT 'D' LEAGUE Th e Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming it's annual Summer Softball League. The Men's '0' Softball League is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 14, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules regarding what constitutes a '0' level team will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. League fees includes staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1'( and 2cd place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum offour (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on Tuesday, June 4, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Community/Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information call the Sports League Coordinator at 799-8295. Deadline for fee and team rosters are due no later than May 31, 2002! Locations: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Rd Times: 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. & 7:20 p.m. 21708-A Fee: Mon. 6/10-8/19 $475 per team There is an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player on each team. To qualify for resident team status, at least seven (7) players on a team's roster must reside in Hercules. 42 Summer 2002 Herculean CO-ED SOFTBALL LEAGUES TUESDAY NIGHT 'D' LEAGUE The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming its Annual Summer Softball League. The CO-ED '0' Softball League is designed for men & women ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting regi stration fee. Maximum roster size is 14, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules regarding what constitutes a CO-ED '0' level team will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. League fees includes staff, two rounds of league garnes, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1'( and 2cd place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum of four (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on Tuesday, June 4, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Community/Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road . Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information call the Sports League Coordinator at 799-8295. Deadline for fee and team rosters are due no later than MAY 31, 2002! Game Locations: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Rd Game Times: 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. & 7:20 p.m. 21708-C Fee: Tues. $475 team 6/11-8/20 There is an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player on each team. To qualify for resident team status, at least seven (7) players on a team's roster must reside in Hercules. �Sports & Fitness HERCULES/PINOLE MEN'S SOFTBALL LEAGUES MONDAY NIGHT 'D' LEAGUE ADULT MEN'S SUMMER BASKETBALL LEAGUE The Hercu les Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming a Men's Basketball League. The league is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting the registration fee. Maximum roster size is 10 with a minimum of 6 players. All games will be officiated by certified basketball officials using modified NCAA Men's Rules. League fees include the following: staff, referees, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top 4 teams make playoffs), shirts forthe Champions of the playoffs and trophy for the 1st and 2nd place finishers of the regular season. Teams must provide their own uniforms or Tshirts that are similar in color and have numbers on the front or back. There must be a minimum of 4 teams to run the league with a maximum of 6 teams being admitted. Rules, regulations and lease schedules will be discussed at the Manager's meeting on Tuesday, July 2,2002 at 6:30 p.m. althe Hercules Community Center. Deadline: Team fee and rosters need to be turned in no later than Tuesday, June 18, 2002. Fee: $375 per team. There is an additional $5 fee for every non-resident player on each team. Where: When: Game Times: To Be Announced Monday nights 6:40pm, 7:50pm, 9:00pm 21111-A Monday The Men's 'D' Softball League is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 14, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules regarding what constitutes a Men's 'D' level team will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. League fees includes staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1,( and 2"' place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum of four (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on Tuesday, August 1,2002 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Community/Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information call the Sports League Coordinator at 799-8295. Deadline for fee and team rosters are due no later than Monday, July 22, 2002! Game Location: Fernandez Park in Pinole Game Times: 6:30 p.m., 7:45 p.m. & 9:00 p.m. 11111-A Fee: Monday 08/05-10/21 $575 resident team There is an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player on each team. 06/24-08/26 If you are interested or need more information, please call the Sports Coordinator at (510) 799-8295. Summer 2002 Herculean 43 �Sports & Fitness HERCULES/PINOLE CO-ED SOFTBALL LEAGUES TUESDAY NIGHT 'D' LEAGUE The Co-Ed '0' Softball League is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitti ng registration fee. Maximum roster size is 14, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules regarding what constitutes a Co-Ed '0' level team will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. League fees includes staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1" and 2 ed place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum of four (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at t he managers' meeting on Tuesday, August 1,2002 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the CommunitylSwim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information call the Sports League Coordinator at 799-8295. Deadli ne for fee and team rosters are due no later than Monday, J u ly 22, 2002! HERCULES/PINOLE CO-ED SOFTBALL LEAGUES WEDNESDAY NIGHT 'D' LEAGUE The Co-Ed '0 ' Softball League is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants m ust register as a complete team and must have a team roste r when submitting registration fee . Maximum roster size is 14, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules regarding what constitutes a Co-Ed '0 ' level team will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. League fees includes staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1" and 20d place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum of four (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on Tuesday, August 1,2002 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the CommunitylSwim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information call the Sports League Coordinator at 799-8295. Game Location: Fernandez Park in Pinole Deadline for fee and team rosters are due no later than Monday, July 22, 2002! Game Times: 6:30 p.m., 7:45 p.m. & 9:00 p.m. Game Location: Fernandez Park in Pinole 11111-E Fee: Tuesday 08106-10/22 $575 resident team Game Times: 6:30 p.m., 7:45 p.m. & 9:00 p.m. 11111-8 Wednesday $575 resident team There is an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player on each team. 44 Summer 2002 Herculean Fee: 08/07-10/23 There is an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player on each team. �Sports & Fitness HERCULES/PINOLE MEN'S HERCULES/PINOLE MEN'S SOFTBALL LEAGUES THURSDAY SOFTBALL LEAGUES FRIDAY NIGHT 'D' LEAGUE NIGHT 'e LEAGUE The Men's 'C' Softball League is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 14, with a minimum of 12 players. The Men's '0' Softball League is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 14, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules regarding what constitutes a Men's 'C' level team will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. League fees includes staff, two rounds of league games. single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1" and 2 ed place finishers during regular season play. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules regarding what constitutes a Men's '0' level team will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. League fees includes staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1" and 2 ed place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum of four (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on Tuesday, August 1,2002 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Community/Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information call the Sports League Coordinator at 799-8295. There must be a minimum of four (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on Tuesday, August 1,2002 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Community/Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information call the Sports League Coordinator at 799-8295. Deadline for fee and team rosters are due no later than Monday, July 22, 2002! Deadline for fee and team rosters are due no later than Monday, July 22, 2002! Game Location: Femandez Park in Pinole Game Location: Fernandez Park in Pinole Game Times: 6:30 p.m., 7:45 p.m. & 9:00 p.m. Game Times: 6:30 p.m., 7:45 p.m. & 9:00 p.m. 11111-C Fee: Thursday $575 resident team 11111-0 Fee: Friday 08/09-10/25 $575 resident team 08/08-10/24 There is an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player on each team. There is an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player on each team. Summer 2002 Herculean 45 �Sports & Fitness TENNIS CLASSES PEE-WEE TENNI S Lessons at several levels will be offered by long time local teaching pro Amado Lozano. Students will play points and matches against one another, discuss conditioning and the potential for entering toumaments. Pee-wee tennis is a comprehensive program designed to introduce children ages 4 to 6 to the game of tennis in a fun and rewarding way. Pee-wee tennis allows children to leam the sport quickly and have fun too! Beginner (Ages 7-14) 21701-A Mon 21701-8 Mon 31701-A Mon 31701-8 Mon 21705-A 21705-8 31705-A 31705-8 Tues Tues Tues Tues Location: Fees: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $40 Res/$45 Non-Res (fee covers fou r lessons) 06/03-06/24 07/01-07/22 07/29-08/19 08/26-09/16 3:00pm-4:00pm 3:00pm-4:00pm 3:00pm-4:00pm 3:00pm-4:00pm (Ages 14 and up) 21702-A Mon 21702-8 Mon 31702-A Mon 31702-8 Mon 06/03-06/24 07/01-07/22 07/29-08/19 08/26-09/16 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm Intermediate (All ages) 21703-A Tues 21703-8 Tues Tues 31703-A Tues 31703-8 06/04-06/24 07/02-07/23 07/30-08/20 08/27-09/17 3:30pm-4:30pm 3:30pm-4:30pm 3:30pm-4:30pm 3:30pm-4:30pm Advanced (A ll ages) 21704-A Tues 21704-8 Tues 31704-A Tues 31704-8 Tues 06/04-06/24 07/02-07/23 07/30-08/20 08/27-09/17 Location: Fees: 4:30pm-5:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $50 Res/$55 Non-Res (fee covers four lessons) 06/04-06/25 07/02-07/23 07/30-08/20 08/27-09/17 3:00pm-3:30pm 3:00pm-3:30pm 3:00pm-3:30pm 3:00pm-3:30pm INDIVIDUAL TENNIS LESSONS All individual lessons must be arranged with the instructor and fees paid at the Herrules Community/Swim Center. Location : Fees: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $25 per 30 minute private lesson $45 per 60 minute private lesson 'DAYS AND TIMES TO 8E ANNOUNCED 21710-A 06/08-06/29 21710-8 07/o6-D7/27 31710-A 08/03-08124 31710-8 08/31-09/21 OPEN GYM PASSES The City of Hercules Community/Swim Center Complex has open gym passes available for residents and nonresidents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry, while the nonresident passes are for convenience only and are set at the regular drop-in rate. Open Gym Passes are valid throughout the year. 46 Summer 2002 Herculean Dynamite Pass 10 visits Adult $25 Res/$30 Non-Res Youth $15 Res/$20 Non-Res Avid Athlete 25 visits Adult $50 Res/$75 Non-Res Youth $37 Res/$50 Non-Res �Sports & Fitness TENNIS FACILITIES AVAILABLE! Tennis Court Rules and Regulations signs are posted at all City Tennis facilities. These tennis facilities are available to the public by rental permit or on a first-come first-serve basis. Hours and Fees Refugio Valley Tennis Complex: Refugio Valley Road & Pheasant Drive Daily 7 am to 4 pm @ $4/hour/per court Daily 4 to 10 pm @ $5.50/hour/per court Sat/Sun/Holidays @ $6/hour/per court Except Mondays & Tuesdays from 3 to 7 pm and Saturdays 3 to 5 pm for City Lessons Foxboro Tennis Courts: 1025 Canterbury Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Woodfield Tennis Courts: 1919 Lupine Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Tennis Court Reservations Tennis court reservations are available to Hercules residents only; there is a one-hour minimum on all tennis court facilities. Reservations are accepted at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. YOUTH & ADULT TABLE TENNIS This program is designed to provide competitive table tennis action for all youth who want to improve their knowledge and skill of the game. The table tennis tables used are approved by the U.S. Table Tennis Association and the International Table Tennis Federation. Join the crowd for this exciting program for an annual membership fee and drop-in pass. Location: 51708 Ohlone Community Center, 190 Turquoise Fri 7:00pm-10:00pm Sat 1O:OOam- 4:00pm Play is supervised by registered volunteers of the Hercules Table Tennis Program. Fees: Annual Adult Membership: Drop-in 20 Pass Fee: Annual Youth Membership: Drop-in 20 Pass Fee: Tournament Play: Recognized Community Organization $6/hour/court Private Organizations $12 per hour/court Commercial Use $15 per hour/court Court Rules And Regulations: Annual Family Membership: Adult: Youth: Ages 19 & up $20 Res/$23 Non-Res $30 Res/$32 Non-Res Ages 6 to 18 $10 res/$12 non-res $20 Jr. Pass Ages 6-12 $25 Teen Pass Ages 13-18 2nd member and up $10 Resl12 Non-Res $5 Res/$6 Non-Res Fees must be paid at the Community/Swim Center. Each participant must bring his/her receipt to Ohlone Community Center. 1. Tennis shoes must be worn 2. Courts are available on a first come, first serve basis or by reservation 3. Drop-in play is limited to one hour and fifteen minutes 4. Waiting players must be present to hold position for play 5. Court reservations preempt non-reserved court play 6. City sponsored programs have priority 7. No food on tennis courts 8. No bike riding, roller skating or skateboarding on tennis courts 9. City sponsored lessons ONLY no public instruction. 10. Tennis Tournaments by permit ONLY! 11. Tennis Court Rules And Regulations Will Be Enforced 12. No alcoholic beverages allowed at any park or courts. Call 799-8291 for further information. Summer 2002 Herculean 47 �Sports & Fitness GOLF LESSONS Want to learn more about golf? Want to improve your score? Come and let Jeff Hales, PGA Professional (formerly of Olympic Club), teach you the fundamentals of Golf. In these summer lessons, students will learn Pre-Swing Fundamentals, In-Swing Principles and overall awareness of the Golf game. All lessons will be held at the Franklin Canyon Golf Course. Classes will meet every Wednesday. Space is limited to 4 students per session , so register early. Registration will be taken at the Hercules Communityl Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road , Hercules, CA. Providing your own golf clubs is preferred, but equipment can be arranged through the instructor. Do you have any old golf clubs setting around that you don't use? Please contact us at (510) 799-8295 if you are interested in donating any old golf clubs that you are no longer using! Location: Instructors: Fees: Fees: Maximum: Junior Lessons (Ages Wed 21801-A 21801-B Wed 21801-C Wed Franklin Canyon Golf Course, located off of Highway 4 Jeff Hales, PGA Professional $80 per session for Junior's ages 10-17 $100 for Adults ages 18 and up 7 students per session 10-17) 06/05-06/19 07/10-07/24 08/07-08121 3:00pm-4:00pm 3:00pm-4:00pm 3 :OOpm-4 :OOpm Adult Lessons (Ages 18 and Up) 21802-A Wed 06/05-06/19 21802-B Wed 07/1 -07124 21802-C Wed 08/07-08/21 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm Adult Lessons (Ages 18 and Up) 21803-A Wed 06105-06119 21803-B Wed 07/10-07/24 21803-C Wed 08/07-08/21 5:00pm-6:00pm 5:00pm-6:00pm 5:00pm-6:00pm 48 Summer 2002 Herculean ATTENTION YOUNG GOLFER'S CITY OF HERCULES PRESENTS "JUNIOR GOLF CAMP" This golf camp is designed for youth's ages 10-17 that are looking for a challenge and a valuable learning experience in the game of golf. Students will learn the rul es of the game, golf etiquette, fundamentals, games and hands-on individual instruction. Space is limited to 24 students so register early. Registration will be taken at the Hercules Communityl Swim Center located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. If you have any questions, please contact the Sports Coordinator at (510) 799-8295. Franklin Canyon Golf Course, off Highway 4 Location: Instructors: Jeff Hales, PGA Professional Celtic Golf Mgmt Fees: $75 Jr's ages 10-17 (paid to the City of Hercules) Maximum: 24 studentslMinimum of 12 Equipment: Students must bring their own golf clubs! 21805-A Wed-Fri 06119'{)6121 9:00am-10:00am �ilv Of Hercules 9-HOle Golf league FORMAT A minimum of 8 two player teams & a maximum of 16 two player teams per night, using a modified Stableford system. A Round Robin format will be utilized to establish weekly opponents. The length of the league will be determined by the number of teams that sign up. HANDICAPS All participants must have an established NCGA handicap. If players do not have a handicap, one will be assigned, and adjusted. PRIZES Weekly Script Money will be determined by nightly point totals. A League Playoff will determine the eventual champions. Playoff teams will be determined by their win/loss record during the regular season. Championship Night will include Free Green Fees_ A ward Ceremony, and a complementary dinner at Franklin Canyon dinner! WHERE Franklin Canyon Golf Course Highway 4 Hercules, CA 94547 WHEN (2 Nights to Choose From) Wednesday or Thursday Nights BEGINS Wed. June 19th & Thurs. June 20th TEE TIMES 4: 30 p.m.- 4:54 p.m. Early Group 5:00 p.m.- 5:26 p.m. Later Group ENTRY FEES $ 150 per team, paid in advance GREEN FEES $10 per person per night to walk $15 per person per night for golf Catt (Includes a free bucket of range balls, value of $4.50) r;:t{., . ~;g r J! ./' . SIGN-UP AT THE HERCULES COMMUNITY/SWIM CENTER 2001 RIIDRID VAllIY RIA' REGISTRATI ON DEADliNE IS FRIDAY JUNE 14. 2002 OR UNTil BOTH lEAGUES ARE fUll. " cb ..6"'tt HURRY, SPACE IS LIMITED FOR MORE INFORMATION CAll (510] 199-8291 Complete the lower pOl1ion of this fl yer and return with the $ 150 team enrly fee to the Hercules Community/Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Herc ul es CA 94547. Rules & Regulations will be handed out at time of registration. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO THE "CITY OF HERCULES" TEAMNAME,_ _ _ __ _ __ _ __ WHAT NIGHT? Please circle one WHAT GROUP? Please circle one WED. or TRUR. EARLY or LATER PLAYER # \ (NAME),_ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ ADDRESS (DAY PHONE #) _ _ __ _ __ _ _ __ (EVE. PHONE #), _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ PLAYER #2 (NAME),_ _ __ _ __ _ _ __ DAY PHONE#) _ __ __ _ __ __ _ ZIP_ _ _ ADDRESS _ __ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ ZIP_ __ (EVE. PHONE#) _ _ __ __ _ _ _ __ HANDICAP PLAYER #1 _ __ HANDICAP PLAYER #2 _ __ Summer 2002 Herculean 49 ' �Sports & Fitness sports 8. Fi~ :rAZZERaSE CLASS Jazzercise is a total body-conditioning program designed for everyone at every fitness level. Each 60 minute class of easy to follow fun choreography includes a gentle warm-up, 30-35 minute aerobic workout, muscle toning and strengthening segment with weights , and a stretch finale . The great cardiovascular workout with resistance training and stretching will increase your muscle tone, flexibility, balance, strength and endurance. The routines are chorecgraphed to today's holiest music including Top 40, j azz, country, funk and classics. I I I 11 .1 Join at any time! No membership fees! Gymnasium for Rent Instructor: Location: Days: Now you can rent the Community/Swim Center Gymnasium for Basketball or Volleyball practices, games and/or business recreational games! The gym is available on a limited basis. Applicants must be 21 years of age, call 799-8291 for further information. Kimberly Moffat (510) 724-7279 Community/Swim Center Mon - Thurs at 6:30pm Sat & Sun at 9:00am Fees: Drop-in : $6.00 Monthly Pass: $42.00 EFT" Month Pass: $32.00 What to bring: Mat, bottled water and hand weights *Electronic Funds Transfer ADULT OPEN GYM BASKETBALL/VOLLEYBALL Open Gym periods are ongoing. Players, beginners to advanced, are encouraged to drop in. Come on down for an energetic game of Basketball or Volleyball!! Location: Fee: Gymnasium, 2001 Refugio Valley Road $3.00 per adult $2.00 per youth Adult Open Gym Basketball Mon Adult B'ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16yrs&up Thu Adult B'ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16 yrs & up Adult Open Gym Volleyball Tues AdultV'Ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16yrs&up Wed Adult V'Ball 7:45-10 :00 pm 16yrs& up Youth Ooen Gym Basketball 'Mon-Fri Youth B'ball 11 :00am-4:00 pm 9-16 yrs (' SUMMER TIME ONLY) Note: Open gym programs are not available during league programs. 50 Summer 2002 Herculean The City of Hercules Recreation & Community Services Department operates the Community/Swim Center Gymnasium which is available for limited public use. Reservations will only be accepted with a oompieted application and payment for the hours rented. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. All contact regarding the reservations, fees , rental time and on site coordination will be arranged with the original applicant only. Reservationswill not betaken more than one (1) month in advance or less than two (2)weeks [Xiorto the planned activity. An attendant will be present during the entire event. Adult supervision is required by applicant during the event. Applicants interested in renting the gym are enoouraged to view the facility prior to renting. The gym has a maximum capacity of 100 persons for a sports event. ·Standard rental includes the main room with two (2) portable basketball units or two (2) volleyball units, portable bleachers and indoor bathroom. Advanced Payment Required Fees: (Two hour minimum) One day rental $50 Resl$60 Non-Res per hour 3 or more days $30 Resl$40 Non-Res per hour Attention local businesses!! The gymnasium is now available for public use for either Volleyball or Basketball, Monday through Friday from 12 noon to 2:00pm. �Aquatics :r [, Public Swim The Hercules s.'~ Ceflter is open to the public for playing, working out, diving, or lounging around the pool side in a beautiful outdoor setting. The I-IeroJIes Aquatic staff are certified by the American Red Cross and are fuIy trained in the supervision of aquatic activities, lifeguard traini-lg. rTst ald, CPR, and rescue situations. We ask that all participants of the public swim sessions be fully knowledge.aije atx:.ut our pool rules as listed below: .. AJI enmes to the p:d and deck areas must be paid admissions, including 1lCX'lSYarr-as and chaperons. • Children, 9 """'" ood under, must be acoompanied by an adult at least sixteen ~"'5 CC" older. .. There is a ilteer i i s) minute rest period on all weekend public swim sessions rrOm 3:45 '" 4:00 p.m. .AJI participants under the age of eighteen are required ID e:d: the water area and remain on the lawn or deck area. .. Flotation re."ces such as inner tubes, water wings , noodles, air mattresses. eI<:. are not penmitted in the pool areas. Only Coast Guard approved fI:>c~ devices are allowed with adult supervision. • Full face masks. snorkels, and dMng fins are not penmitted in the pool areas. .. Diving toys.. o:ths. water guns, etc. are not permitted in the pool areas. * Picnics are ;:eTTYtled around the deck/lawn areas, however, all items must be kept "",'3'1 from the pool sKJe. No glass, breakable containers, alcoholic t>:Mlrages. BartJecues are penmitted by special arrangement only. * Public SYIi'n sessi::>ns are subject to earty dosure after the first hour of operation du5 ro poor weather andlor if attendance drops below 25 participants. There are no refunds for canceled swim sessions. * Proper sv.Tn attire is required. No cutoffs andlor leotards or street dothing. * Pool n.des are JX)Sted on the deck areas surrounding the pool areas and are necessaJY for the safety of all participants. Participants must obey posted rules and oral instructions from Aquatic Staff at all times. * It is requested that patrons be sensitive to the needs of parents to change their young children of the opposite sex in the locker room areas. for Public Swim: Fee: $3 Adults (1 8 & older) $2 Youths (1-1 7 years) $2 Non-SWimmers/Spectators Free for Children Under 1 year Swim schedule: Sat/Sun Man - Fri 05l04to 09129 06117 to 08/30 1:30-6:00 pm 1:30-4:00 pm Swim Passes Di scount Swim Passes are available for residents and nonresidents . Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry. Non-resident passes are available for convenience only. with rates set at the regular drop-in rate . Participants with swim passes will be allowed into the facility 15 minutes earlier than general public for public swim sessions . Dynamite Pass (10 visits) Frequent/ Swimmer (25 visits) Adult Youth Adult Youth $25 res $15 res $62.50 res $37.50 res $30 $20 $75 $50 non-res non-res non-res non-res Lap Swimming Are you ready to begin a steady pool exercise program again? Why not come to the Hercules Swim Center to strengthen , stretch, and tone all your muscles. The pool will be open for lap swim during inclement weather unless dangerous conditions exist. Lap lane w ill be available during Public Swim until pool attendance reaches 250. Fee: $3 Adults (18 years and up) $2 Youth (14-17 years) Summer Schedule Mon-Fri 06/03-08/30 11:30am-l:oopm Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri 06/03-08/30 7:00pm-9:00pm 05104-08/31 6:30pm-8:00pm Saturday 05105-09101 Sunday 10:00am-12:00pm Fall Schedule Mon-Fri 09104-09130 11:30am-1:00pm 11:30am-1:00pm MIWIF 10102-11122 MrrlWlF 09103-11122 6:30pm-8:00pm Sat/Sun 09107-09129 10:00am-12:00pm • No photographic equipment pennitted. *No evening lap swim on Wednesdays, Fall lap swimming hours * Swim Diapers Required! will be announced in the Summer Herculean issue! Summer 2002 Herculean 5 1 �Aquatics Swim Instruction Levels for A ll Ages Are you or your fami ly members fearful of the water? Can't ooordinate breathing with arm strokes? Or are you wanting to brush up on skills and learn new techniques? The Hercules Aquatics Staff are ca ring and experienced water safety instructors who will teach basic to advanced level swimming skills to all members of your family. The Hercules Learn to Sw im prograrn is based on the American Red Cross certification standard s for progressive swim instruction. Each level of swim instruction builds on the skills learned in the previous level. Below are the various levels offered and the skills associated with each level. Levell Water Exploration No Prerequisite needed Level one is designed for those w ho have little to no experience in the water. The objective is to assist students in becoming comfortable and safer in the water. Students will learn to blow bubbles, subrnerge their face, fioat on front and back with support, kick on front and back with support, learn basic water safety skills, and be introduced to alternating arm action. Levelll Primary Skills Pre-Requisite: Level l or Demonstrated Competency Students will learn to fioat unsupported, to kick and coordinate arm movements on front and back unsupported , to turn over from front to back and back to front, to retrieve underwater objects at shallow depths, rhythmic breathing, and water safety skills. Levellll Stroke Readiness Pre-Requisite: Level II or Demonstrated Competency Students will learn to coordinate the front and back crawl, be introduced to treading water and elementary backstroke, learn to dive from the side of the pool, learn safe diving rules, learn self-rescue skills, and be introduced to rescue breathing. Swim Registration Information • No refunds after first day of class • No refunds or make-ups for missed days • Refund fee $10.00 surcharge for all student withdrawal after registration process. • Register early if possible. Classes may be cancelled if minimum class size not met. 'Registration is limited to 2 sessions per registered 52 Summer 2002 Hercu lean LevellV Stroke Development Pre-Requisite: Level III or Demonstrated Competency Students will develop ooordination and endurance in the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, and treading water. Students will also be introduced to the breaststro ke sidestroke, and to turning at the wall. Students will learn t~ dive from standing and stride position on the side of the pool, in addition to mo re safety skills including expa nded information on rescue breathing. Level V Stroke Refinement Pre-Requisite: Level IV or Demonstrated Competency Students will oontinue to develop endurance and refine the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke. Students will also be introduced to the butterfly, underwater swimming, and surface dives. Students will learn additional open swi rn turn s, alternate ki cks for treading water, rules for safe diving from the springboard, and reoognition for spinal injury care. Level VI Skill Proficiency Pre-Requisite: Level Vor Demonstrated Competency Students will continue to increase endurance and refine the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, and butterfiy. Students will learn approach strokes, the front fiip tum, speed turns, the approach and hurdle on the springboard. surface dives in tuck and pike positions, and additional kicks for treading water. Additional water safety skills will also be included. Level VII Advanced Skills Pre-Requisite: Level VI or Demonstrated Competency Students will perfect all strokes and skills previously presented and learn to swim greater distances. Students will learn oonditioning principles for lifetime fitness, the backstroke fiip turn , in-water rescue techniques, the springboard dives in pike and tuck positions, and explore alternative aquatic activities. To pass this oourse, students must pass a Level VII Skills Test. All ages are weloome!!! date, * Note it is not unusual for some students to repeat a level to complete the necessary skills. Please take into consideration when registering for swim lessons • Classes are cancelled only in case of lightening. • Pools are heated. • Swim diapers requ ired for infantsl toddlers not yet toilet trained. �Aquatics Morning Individual Lessons Evening Individual Lessons The Individual Lesson program is designed for students ages four (4) years and up. The Individual Lesson program should be utilized as a supplement to group/adu~ lessons when a student is experiencing difficulty with a particular skill, or if you are just looking foro ne-on-one instruction. The Individual Lessons are composed of four, 1/2 hour classes, Monday/ Tuesday & Thursday/Friday. The Individual Lesson program is designed for students ages four (4) years and up. The Individual Lesson program should be utilized as a supplement to group/adult lessons when a student is experiencing difficulty with a particular skill , or if you are just looking for one-on-one instruction. The Individual Lessons are composed of four, 1/2 hour classes, Monday/ Tuesday & Thursday/Friday. Pre-reg istraocfl is mandatory for all individual sessions. We strongly encourage early registration due to the limited number of av ai lable time offerings, and due to the extreme popularity of this program option. The Individual Lesson times do fill to capacity within the first few months of registration.. Pre-registration is mandatory for all individual sessions. We strongly encourage early registration due to the limited number of available time offerings, and due to the extreme popularity ofthis program option. The Individual Lesson times do fill to capacity within the first few months of registration. Location: Main Pool & Play Pool Fee: S45 resI$50 non-res Time: 11:3Oam-12:00 pm Location: Main Pool & Play Pool Fee: $45 res/$50 non-res 5pm-5:30pm Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 Session 8 Session 9 Session 10 Session 11 00 U3-06/07 06 i 0-D6/14 06 7-06/21 1)6 2+-06/28 07 Di -07/05 07 13-07/12 07 '5-07/19 0772-07/26 07 29-08102 :;a 05-08/09 11 :30am-12:00pm 11 :30am-12:00pm 11 :30am-12:00pm 11 :30am-12:00pm 11 :30am-12:00pm 11 :30am-12:00pm 11 :30am-12:00pm 11 :30am-12:00pm 27041-A 27043-A 27033-A 27041-A 27043-A 27051-A 27053-A 27061-A 27041-B 27043-B 27051-B 27053-B 27061-B 27063-B 27071-B 27073-B 5:30pm-6pm 27041-C 27043-C 27051-C 27053-C 27061-C 27063-C 27071-C 27073-C 6pm-6:30pm 27021-0 27031-0 27033-0 27041-0 27043-0 27051-0 27053-D 27061-D 27063-0 27071-0 27073-0 Summer Jobs! Instructors Needed! Parents we're looking for adults who would like to teach swimming. "you have ever been a Water Safety Instructo , or would like to become a swim instructor, give us a call. We have opporlunities in the mornings and evenings. For more information, please call: (510) 799-8228 Summer 2002 Herculean 53 �Aquatics Adult Lessons The Adult Lesson prog ram is designed for students ages thirteen (13) and up, who would like some additional swimming instruction without the hustle and bustle of small children. The Adult Lesso ns are designed to have a maximum enrollment of six (6) students per class in order to provide increased instruction time by each instructor. Thi s lesson program is ideal for adults of all ages who never learned to swim or who rnay have a lirnited aquatic background. The Aquatic staff will help you develop confidence and assurance while swimming, and if necessary, decrease your fears of being in water. The Adult sessions will be composed of eight, 1/2 hour classes, and will be held over a two week period; Monday/Tuesday & Thursday/Friday (4-days per week). Prereg istration is mandatory for all adult classes and we encourage early registration due to the popularity of the adult lesson program. The registration deadline for adult lessons is the Friday preceding each session, at 5:00pm . Late registration will be accepted on a space available basis or by special arrangement with the Aquatics Coordinator. Late sign-ups are subject to a late fee of $5. Location: Main Pool Fee: $55 res/$60 non-res Leve/s & Times: All Levels 11:30am-12:00pm All Levels 6:00pm-6:30pm Adult Lessons: Session 1: 06/17-06/28 Session 2: 07101 -07112 (prorate) Session 3: 07115-07126 Session 4: 07129-08109 Basic Water Rescue This course will provide individuals with the information and skills necessary to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies. Thi s wi ll also teach participants how to protect themselves while assisting others. No prerequisites or age requirement; written and skills test; certification card valid for three years. 20903-C Date: Time: Fee: June 28, 2002 9:00am-1 :OOpm $20 Res/$25 Non-Res ' This course is included as part of the water safety aide instruction course. 54 Summer 2002 Herculean Group Lessons The group lesson program is designed for students ages four (4) years and up. The group sessions are composed of eight classes, and will be held over a two week period; Monday/Tuesday & Thursday/Friday (4 days/week). Classes for Levels I, II, III are 1/2 hour in duration and Levels IV to VII are 45 minutes in order to provide adequate instruction and practice for the advanced swim skills. Pre-registration is mandatory for all group lessons and we encourage early reg istration due to the popularity of the group lesson program. The registration deadline for group lessons is the Friday preceding each session at 5pm. Late registration will be accepted on a space available basis or by special arrangement with the Aquatics Coordinator. Late sign-ups are subject to a late fee of $5. Location: Fee: Main Pool & Play Pool $40 res/$45.00 non-res All Sessions meet: MlTlThIF for 2 weeks Summer Sessions AM & PM Classes Session Session Session Session Session 1 2 3 4 5 06103-06114 pm dass only (A Sections Only) 06117-06128 07101 -07112 (prorate) 07115-07126 07129-08/09 Levels & Times: am classes 1,2,3 10:00-10:30 am 4,5,6,7 10:00-1 0:45 am 1,2,3 10:30-11:00 am 1,2,3 11:00-11 :30 am 4,5,6,7 11 :00-11 :45 am pm classes 1,2(a,b) 5:00-5.'30 pm 1,2,3 5:30-6:00 pm 1,2,3 6:30-7:00 pm 7:00-7:45 pm 4,5,6,7 1,2,3 7:00-7:30 pm �Aquatics ParentllnfantIToddler Class The ParenVlnfantIToddler program is designed to assist parents in introducing their children, ages 6 months up to 3 years of age, to water play and pre-swimming skills. The course is designed to create an enjoyable, non-threatening environment which allows parents to actively participate with their children in the leaming of water skills. This course is an ideal entry level program wihich begins to prepare your child for swim instruction as he/she grows into more advanced level classes. The ParenVlnfantIToddler program is composed of eight 1/2 hour classes, and will be held over a two week period; Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, Friday. Children are required to wear tight fitting swim pants. Parents are encouraged to bring your child's favorite water toy to add to the familiarity of the environment. Fee: Time: Days: $40 res/$45 non-res 11 :45 to 12:15 or 6:00-6:30 pm Mon-Tues-Thur-Fri (2-weeks) Session 1 06/17 -06/28 Session 2 07/01-07/12 (prorate) Session 3 07115 -07/26 Session 4 07/29 -08/09 20906 A am 20906 B pm 20906 C am 20906 D pm 20906 E am 20906 F pm 20906 G am 20906 H pm Children"s Birthday Swim Parties Happy Birthday Parties at the pool. .. . a swim party'! Children's Birthday Events will be allowed into the facility during public swim periods fifteen (15) minutes earlier than the general public, and includes picnic table areas that can be reserved. Refundable Deposit Maintenance Fee Two Patio Tables Optional: BBO Pit Additional (2) Patio Tables Plus youth rate per entry $50.00 $25.00 $25.00 $20.00 $20.00 Pool Party Special $125 with refundable deposit of $50 includes (Deposit, Maintenance Fee, two patio tables, BBO Pit, 10 free patron and plus youth rate per entry). ParentllnfantIToddler Fun Swim! Due to popular demand, we are expanding our special time period just for parents and toddlers to enjoy the play pool without the hustle and bustle of large groups, and/or older participants. Parents may practice swim instruction techniques learned in the ParentllnfantIToddler Instructional Class or just enjoy a quiet swim time with their children. This swim session is restricted to children between the ages of six (6) months and three (3) years of age. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times while in and out of the water. Parents are encouraged to bring their child's favorite water toy to these swim times in order to make the child feel more comfortable. Flotation devices, such as water wings and air mattresses are not permitted. Swim Pants are required! Fee: $3 per parent and child couple MWF Sun 06/17-08/09 06/02-08/18 12:15pm-1:15 pm 11 :00am-12:00pm Private Pool Rentals ReS81V8 the pool for your own private party! Rental fee includes: exclusive use of the main pool and/or play pool (Play Pool requires additional fee); grass areas, BBQ grill, locker room, no alcohol or smoking permitted. limITed availability. Small Private Pool Rental Only-(75 person maximum, Ages 9 and under)'" Residents $40/hour Deposit: $350 Non-Residents $60/hour Deposit: $350 Combined Pool RentalsHourly Rates 1-20 persons $50 Res/$60 Non-Res Deposit: 1-50 persons $75 Res/$90 Non-Res Deposit: 51-100 persons $125 Res/$150 Non-Res $350 101-150 persons $150 Res/$180 Non-Res $350 151-250 persons $200 Res/$240 Non-Res $350 $350 $350 Deposit: Deposit: Deposit: '"There must be at least one adult chaperon (age 18 or over) for every ten (10) children in attendance. "'Certificate of insurance is required for all pool rentals. These rates are specified under facility rental rates. Summer 2002 Herculean 55 �Aquatics Water Exercise/Deep Water Exercise The Water Exercise program follows sound exercise principles while using water resistance to improve your cardiovascular system, tone muscles, and burn fat. The course is designed for different fitness levels and movement abilities, using a wide range of musical tempos. Males and females are encouraged to participate, and swimming skills are not necessary. The Deep Water Exercise program is designed for the more energetic water exerciser. No advanced swimming skills are required, however, students must feel comfortable in deep water. This course is designed to provide students with a more strenuous cardiovascular workout than the beginner water exerci se class.AII students are required to bring to class an Aqua Jogger, w hich can be purchased at most local sporting good retailers or they are available for rent at the pool on a first come, first served basis. Instructor: Location: Fee: Anita Roger Fields Main Pool $7.00 drop in rate Special Senior Rate $5.00 drop-in rate 20904-A Water Aerobics passes will now be used instead of registration. Tuesflhurs (For one session only) 06103 - 06114 12:00pm-1 :OOpm MonlWed 06/17-06/28 12:00pm-1 :OOpm MonlWed/Fri 07/01 -08/30 12:00pm-1 :OOpm MonlWedlFri 09/04-09/30 Instructor: Tuesflhur: 12:00pm-1 :OOpm TBA 8:00pm to 9:00pm 06/18-08/08 benefits of water exercise: 1. INCREASE MUSCULAR ENDURANCE AND STRE NGTH 2. DECREASE BODY f AT 3. INCREASE RANGE-Of·MOTION. 4. IMPROVE ACTIVITIES OF DAI LY LIVING THAT INVOLVE AGILITY, BALANCE, COO RDINATION, FLEXI BILITY, AND STRENGTH SUCH AS WALKING, LIFTI NG, STANDING, CARRYI NG, AND REACHING 56 Summer 2002 Herculean �Aquatics Hercules Piranhas Swim Team! The City of Hercules will be offering a recreational swim team during the 2002 season. This program is designed for participants ages 5 to 18 who will be eligible to participate in all sanctioned practices, clinics, invitational meets, and monthly socials. Spring Season Summer Evening Practice: 05/06/2002 -C8/16/2002 13 and older 6:30-8:00 p.m. 11-12 & Under & 9 -10 5:30-6:30 p.m. 7-8 years 6 & under 4:30-5:30 p.m. Summer Season: 13 and older 11-12 years & 9-10 7-8 years 6 & under • Time subject to change DatesfTimes: Head Swim Coach: 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. 9:00 -10:00 a.m. 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.' Monday-Friday Swim Meets will be on Wednesday evenings and Saturday momings Zack Lisson * Parents are require to submit a refundable $100 deposit for required volunteer obiigations. See parents handbook for further details. Full Season: 0510612002 - 0811612002 Full Season 20908-A Membership $225 2 children 3 children $315 $410 $500 WINTER SWIM TEAM Winter Swim Team will be offered for children ages 4-18 on the oompetitive level. 20913-A09/03-11 /22(12 Weeks) Mon-Fri Location: Times: CommunitylSwim Center, Ages: 12-18 9-11 4-8 Fees: First Child: 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules. 5:45pm-7:1 5pm 5:45pm-6:45pm 5:15pm-5:45pm $210 Seoond Child: $160* Third Child: $75 Fourth Child: $50 'SAME FAMILY Swimmers 15 -18 only have to pay $ 150 with no Deposit and no parent obligation required. A free 3-day trial for participants new to the Hercules Swim Team is available so that the participant can see if he/she are enjoying the team participation, as well as providing the opportunity for the coaching staff to evaluate the swimmer's ability. This 3-day trail begins with the first attendance. Last day to register is June 11. 2002 or until filled Smnmer 2002 Herculean 57 �Aquatics Water Safety Aide for Aquatic Volunteers Hercules Master Swim Club (HMSC) Pacific Masters Swimming (PMS) is an organized swimming program for adults ages 19 and over. Individual members may participate in a variety of ways ranging from recreational lap swimming to internationa l competition, however participants are not required to compete as a member of the club. Some members join for health, fitness, comradery, or just plain fun! When you become a member of the United States Master Swimming (USMS), you are automatically covered for additional accident and liability insurance during all sanctioned events and workouts. In add ition, you will receive a subscription to SWIM magazine, a national swimming and fitness publication, and a PMS Newsletter in every issue. Membership also includes borrowing privileges from the PMS library, and the privilege of participating in any PMS water event, clinic, and training groups. For further information, please contact our Aquatics Coordinator at 799-8291 or 799-8296. Location: Fees: Main Pool $25 Annual USMS Membership Fee $25 for 10 visits $40 for 20 visits $60 for 30 visit pass $200 for full season 20909-A Summer Mon-Fri MlTlTh/F 06/03-08/30 06/03-08/30 11: 30am-1 :OOpm 7:00pm-9:00pm Fall Mon-Fri MIW/F 09/04-09/30 10/02-11/22 11: 30am-1 :OOpm 11: 30am-1:OOpm Fall Dates to be announced in the Summer Herculean! 58 Summer 2002 Herculean This oourse is designed for those who wish to beoome a volunteer or instructor aide at the Hercules Swim Center. The training is designed for youth (ages 14-17), adults, and senior citizens who desire further involvement in aquatic activities. The training oonsists of five days, with 3 to 5 hours per session. An additional five hours of training will be offered to those volunteers who wish to assist in Level VI or VII swim classes. Prerequisite: Must be proficient in Level 4 or equivalent Instructor. Anita Roger Fields Fee: $40 resl$45 non-res 20903-A Week One: June 17, 18& June24-26 9:00am-11:00am Week Two: June 28 9:00am-1 :DOpm Title 22 First Aid for Public Safety Personnel The purpose of this course is to meet the specialized First Aid and CPR Training requirements of the Califomia Administrative Code - 1itle 22 required for Lifeguards, Police Officers, and Fire Fighters. This oourse will provide these First Responders with the knowledge and skills they need to help sustain life until more advanced help arrives. The course oontains five (5) units. Students must successfully oomplete every unit to beoome certified. Prerequisites: Current Certifica1ion in CPRFPR. Lifeguard training. Which includes CPRFPR taken ooncurrently or completed within 30 days of the start of the session Instructor: Fee: Anita Roger-Fields $125IResident-$130!Non-resident 20910-A July 1-3,8,9 7:30 -1 0:30pm �Aquatics CPR for the Professional Rescuer Challenge Course and Lifeguard Training Challenge Course These courses involve testing only for CPR for the Professional Rescuer (CPRFPR) Lifeguard Training and First Aid in order to renew certification. Prerequisites: 15 years of age, pass a swim skiffs test, previous certification in Red Cross or YMCA Ufeguard and CPRFPR. BRING YOUR OWN MASK Swim skills test indudes: 1) Treading water for two (2) minutes, wnh arms across chest (legs only). 2) Swimming 500 yards continuously using crawl, side stroke, and breast stroke. 3) A surface dive and retrieving a 10 lb. object from a depth of 7 feet Instructor: Fee: Anda Roger-Fields CPRFPR only Ufeguard Training CPRFPR & First Aid CPR Challenge 20902-B Tues 07130 09/15 20902-C Sun lifeguard Trainin g Challenge 20902-D Sat 06115 20902-E Sat 08103 $25 resl$30 non-res $50 resl$60 non-res 6:00pm-10:00pm 10:00am-1:OOpm 10:00am-12:00pm 10:00am-12:00pm GUARDSTART This course will train individuals 11-14 year olds the American Red Cross skills necessary to become tomorrow's lifeguards. Get a jump start on becoming a lifeguard today! Volunteer opportunities exist for summer at the Hercules Community / Swim Center. Start training now! Instructor: Anda Roger-Fields Fee: $50 resl$60 non-res (including materials) Prerequisfte -Demonstrate level 3 SWimming abiiity( see page 45.) Lifeguard Training Thi s comprehensive course provides Ame rica n Red Cross certification in Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid. Students will leam how to handle special rescue equipment and emergency situations. Prerequisites: 15 years of age by last class session and pass a swim skills test which includes: 1) Treading water for two (2) minutes, with arms across chest (legs only). 2) Swimming 500 yards oontinuously using cra'v\l1, side stroke, and breast stroke. 3) A su"ace dive and retrieving a 10 lb. object from a depth of 7 feet. tnstructor: Fee: 20901 -C 20901-0 Session /I 20911-A Week One: Week Two: M/TfrhlFri June 17 & 18 3:00pm-5:00pm June 24, 25, 27,28 3:00pm-5:00pm 07115-{)7126 07117-08107 09104-10107 6:00pm-9:30 pm 6:00pm-9:30pm The Hercules Swim Center Presents ... Saturday Night Drive-In's Saturday, June 22, 2002 Fee: $2.00 Hawaiian Luau Night Wednesday, July 24, 2002 Fee: $2.00 Pirate Night Wednesda~August7, 2002 Fee: $2.00 7:00pm-9:00pm 6:00pm-9:00pm , 6:00pm-9:00pm Novice Water Polo Water Polo will be offered for youths in grades 6th-8th on the Novice level. This course is designed specifically for children to leam the basic rules and skills for water polo. This is a 10 Week Course. 20914-A Location: Session I 20911-A Anita Roger-Fields $125 resl$135 non-res (induding materials) Time: Fees: Monday-Friday 08/25-11/01 Community/Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road 3:45pm-5:00pm $85 9:00am-11 :ooam Summer 2002 Herculean 59 �HOW TO REGISTER GENERAL INFOR MATION WALK-I N R EGISTRATION 1. All registration is on a first come, first serve basis unless specified in the course description. 2. Pre-registration for all programs is recommended. We encourage participants to register at least one week in 1 . Allwalkin reg istrationsareacceptedattheCommunitySwim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road . Office hours are Monday thruThursday, 9 :00 am to 6 :00 pm, and Friday, 9:00am to 5:00 pm. advance of the course starting date. 3. Please make checks and/or money orders payable to the CITY OF HERCULES. 4. All registration fees must be accompanied by a completed registration form. A waiver of liability is also required for certain activities as specified in the course description. 5. A $5.00 late registration fee will be added to all registration received one hour prior to a course starting time and/or after a course has begun. The late registration fee will not be added to some extended course sessions until after the second class meeting as specified in the course description. 6. Some courses may be canceled or combined due to lack of registration. 2. Pre registration is recommended for all programs at least one wee k prior to th e sta rting date of the course. M AI L -IN REGIST RATION 1 . Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure . Copies of th e registration form may be made ifmore forms a re necessary. 2. Please e nclose your pay ment information. Payments may be made b y V ISA , M a stercard , Check, Money Order. Please do not mail or drop off cash payments. 3 . You may m ail your registratio n form and payment to the HerculesCommunityfSwimCenter,2001 RefugioValleyRoad, Hercules, CA. 94547. 7. Proof of residency will be asked upon registration. Driver's license, utility bill or other form of identification is acceptable. RESIDENTS ARE THOSE WHO RESIDE WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF HERCULES. 4. A course receipt will be m ailed to you confirming your registration in to the class. If you h ave not rece ived verification of your reg istration by the first class meeting, please call the Hercules Recreation and Community Services at 510 7998291. 8. Registration and payment for one session does not guarantee enrollment in subsequent sessions, unless payment is received in full for all applicable sessions. 5. If your registration check is returned to you, the class is full and you will automatically be placed on a waiting list. 9. Parents/Guardians must register their children if under the age of 18. PHON E IN REG IS T RATION 10. If there are changes in the course schedule or if the course is full, you will be notified by our staff prior to the class starting date. 1. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure for e ach participant and prog ra m you are interested in. Mak e sure you have your VISA o r M astercard information availa ble when you call. This informa tion will include the name o f the card holder. the a ccount n u mber, and the e x piration date. 11 . A mail drop is provided near the main entrance to the office if registration is received after regular business hours. PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF CASH PAYMENTS. REFUND/TRAN SFE R P OLICY 1, Refunds andfor transfers will be granted on or before the first class meeting. No refunds or transfers will be granted after the first class meeting. There is a $10.00 service charge on all refundsftransfers initiated by the participant. 2. If the course is canceled by the Hercules Recreation and Community Services, the participant will have the option of transferring to a similar program, or will be granted a full refund. 3. Refunds may be given after a course has begun due to a particular medical condition if a doctor's note is provided . These refunds are at the discretion of the Recreation Supervisor. 60 Summer 2002 Herculean 2. Phone in reg istra tio n wi!! be accepted during regular business hours a nd/or by leaving a voicemail message on our registratio n line (799-8291) if you a re registering by phone after hours , p lease includ e a ll t he necessary information on t h e reg ist ratio n form and payment form, including a contact n umber so o u r staff may contact you for further information in order to p rocess your registration. FAX INFORM ATION 1. Please fill out the course registration form provide d in this brochure and fax to ( 510) 799- 8288. VISA and Mast ercard payments will only be accepted for fax registration. �City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form Parent/Guardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ Daytime Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ City: Zip Code: _ __ _ Evening Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Participant's Name 1. 2. 3. 4. Birth Date (if under 18yr) I I I I I I I I Credit Card Type: _ _ _ Mastercard_ __ VISA Course Number and Title Dates Times Card No. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Exp. Date __I __I __ • Authorized Cardholder Signature:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ Date: _ _ _ _ _ __ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also ag ree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents and employees from any and all loss. damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature:=_---c~--____,---~--c_-------------,Date:--------­ (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form Parent/Guardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age): _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Daytime Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ City: Zip Code:_ _ _ _ Evening Phone: _ __ _ _ _ __ _ Participant's Name Birth Date -.lif under 18),rL 1. 2. 3. 4. I I I I Course Number and Title Dates Times I I I I Credit Card Type: _ __ Mastercard___VISA Card No._ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ Exp. Date __I__I__ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___ Date: _ _ _ _ _ __ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature:=_---c-o-_"-----,,.,---_ _-,.,-_--,--c_-c_-c_--.,.---,-------,---,Date : - - -- - - - - (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) Summer 2002 Herculean 61 �HOW TO REGISTER GENERAL INFORMATION 1. All registration is on a first come, first serve basis unless specified in the course description. 2. Pre-registration for all programs is recommended. We encourage participants to register at least one week in advance of the course starting date. 3: Please make checks and/or money orders payable to the CITY OF HERCULES. 4. AI 'I registration fees must be accompanied by a completed registration form. A waiver of liability is also required for certain activities as specified in the course description. 5. A $5.00 late registration fee will be added to all registration received one hour prior to a course starting time and/or after a course has begun. The late registration fee will not be added to some extended course sessions until after the second class meeting as specified in the course description. 6. Some courses may be canceled or combined due to lack of registration. WALK-IN REGISTRATION 1. AllwalkinregistrationsareacceptedattheCommunitySwim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Office hours are Monday thruThursday, 9:00amt06:00pm, and Friday, 9:00amt05:00 pm. 2. Pre registration is recommended for all programs at teast one week prior to the starting date of the course. MAIL-IN REGISTRATION 1. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure. Copies ofthe registration form may be made ifmore forms are necessary. 2. Please enclose your payment information. Payments may be made by VISA, Mastercard, Check, Money Order. Please do not mail or drop off cash payments. 3. You may mail your registration form and payment to the HerculesCommunity/SwimCenter,2001 RefugioValleyRoad, Hercules, CA. 94547. 7. Proof of residency will be asked upon registration. Driver's license, utility bill or other form of identification is acceptable. RESIDENTS ARE THOSE WHO RESIDE WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF HERCULES. 4. A course receipt will be mailed to you confirming your registration in to the class. If you have not received verification of your registration by the first class meeting , please call the Hercules Recreation and Community Services at 5107998291. 8. Registration and payment for one session does not guarantee enrollment in subsequent sessions, unless payment is received in full for all applicable sessions. 5. If your registration check is returned to you, the class is full and you will automatically be placed on a waiting list. 9. Parents/Guardians must register their children if under the age of 18. PHONE IN REGISTRATION 10. If there are changes in the course schedule or if the course is full, you will be notified by our staff prior to the class starting date. 1. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure for each participant and program you are interested in. Make sure you have your VISA or Mastercard information available when you call. This information will include the name of the card holder, the account number, and the expiration date. 11. A mail drop is provided near the main entrance to the office if registration is received after regular business hours. PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF CASH PAYMENTS. REFUND/TRANSFER POLICY 1. Refunds and/or transfers will be granted on or before the first class meeting. No refunds or transfers will be granted after the first class meeting. There is a $10.00 service charge on all refunds/transfers initiated by the participant. 2. If the course is canceled by the Hercules Recreation and Community Services, the participant will have the option of transferring to a similar program, or will be granted a full refund. 3. Refunds may be given after a course has begun due to a particular medical condition if a doctor's note is provided. These refunds are at the discretion of the Recreation Supervisor. 62 Summer 2002 Herculean 2. Phone in registration will be accepted during regular business hours and/or by leaving a voicemail message on our registration line (799-8291) if you are registering by phone after hours , please include all the necessary information on the registration form and payment form , including a contact number so our staff may contact you for further information in order to process your registration . FAX INFORMATION 1. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure and fax to (510) 799-8288. VISA and Mastercard payments will only be accepted for fax registration. �City 01 HerculeS Goll ClUb City of Hercules Golf Club To become a member and receive more information please call Raj Pankhania-Treasurer Call 799-8208 $50.00 Dues Please make check payable to C/o City of Hercules 111 Civic Dr. Hercules, Ca 94547 .. .-. . t • ~. Make ' re to pay the treasurer 2 weeks prior tournament date, this will make it easier for treasure and tournament director to finalize the head count HURRY, SPACE IS LIM lIED FOR MORE INFORMATION CAll (510J 199-8200 Date Sat. June 15 Sun. July 14 Fri. Aug 16 Fri. Aug 23 Sat. Sept 14 Sat. Nov 2 Sun. Nov 10 2002 Tournament Schedule Fee Schedule Location $65.00 Napa Kennedy GC $50.00 Delta View GC Poppy Ridge NCGA $70.00 $110.00 Franklin Canyon GC $65.00 Wildhorse GC $75.00 Franklin Canyon GC $80.00 Chardonnay GC Time 9:22am 11:30am 12:01pm 1:00pm 9:00am 8:00am 8:03am REFUGIO VAllEY ROAD REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY JUNE 14.2002 OR UNTIL BOTH LEAGUES ARE FUll. �THE HERCULEAN ADVERTISING CONTRACT THANK YOU for choosing The Herculean as one of your advertising resources!! 1. DESIGN Please check one: CAMERA-READY ART ENCLOSED PLEASE DESIGN MY AD Include your camera-ready, black and white advertisement (on a 3 Y, floppy diskette if possible) with this form according to the size listed below, or -WE CAN DESIGN YOUR ADThe Herculean staff can help design your ad for and additional fee of$lO. 2. AD VERTISE. Please select one of the following advertisement sizes: APPROXIMATE SIZE OF ADVERTISEMENT SIZE Sixteen Page COST OF ADVERTISEMENT COPY ADVERTISEMENT 3 YS" W x 1 ~n H $40 .00 Eighth Page 3 Yz" W x 2 liz" H $100.00 Quarter Page 3 'l'2"Wx4 Yz"H $230 .00 Half Page 7" W x 4 Yz" H $375.00 Full Page 7" Wx 8%" H $500.00 7" W x 4 1," H $425.00 3 1," W x 2 1," H Free' Back Page I Non-Profit Rate IThe back page may be purchased on an annual basis, but must rotate to other advertisers if there are other requests. Requests will be accepted in July and will run in each edition up to July of the next year. 2The non-profit rate is for organization recognized as a community non-profit organization by the Community Services Commission. This rate is available once a year and is accepted on a "first-come" basis, with a maximum of four (4) non-profit ads per edition. Save 10%. Purchase allfour consecutive editions and receive a 10% discounts Any Questions? Got any questions? Contact us at (510) 799-8215. PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY yOUR AD Please make your check or money order payable to: City Of Hercules. Deliver or mail your complete package to: City Clerk , City of Hercules, 111 Civic Drive, Hercules, CA 94547 SIGNATURE OF AUTHORlZED PERSONNEL NAME (please print) PHONE NUMBER FAX NUMBER ADDRESS CITY ZIP �.Hercules Area Specialist & Resident +15 Years Experience .Awardee: Life Member Million Dollar Club Services Offered: Real Estate Loans F Market Ana lysis of your home R Buyer's Pre-Quali fication E H ome W arranty E There so many of "US" Pick The Best (510) 799-1670 Tenn ite Inspection Call me to find out why ALL my listings are sold, AL WAYS. If not for a FULL PRICE but they sell MORE than the asking price, • • • Along with MY DI SCOUNTED FEES And Quality Performance. Proven Results "I don 't promise "" I DELIVER!" EVERY PROPERTY I "LIST" TURNS TO MOSTLY WITHIN 8 DAYS. COULD QUICK. SELL YOURS TOO THAT CALL ME TO FIND OUT REALTY & LOAN PROVIDERS WHY?? I GRACE ABARIENTOS BROKER/OWNER �WHY ARE 37 MILLION CARS INSURED WITH STATE FARM? Don't trust just anyone to insure your ca r, see me: Geoffrey Lavitoria, Agent Lic.# OC0870 3 _--_ STATE FAR M 844 Willow Avenue Suite A·3 Hercu les, CA 5 10·799·7960 ® , INSURANCE Like a good neighbor, Sta te Farm is there.· ' -_ _...... State Farm Mutual Aulamobile Insuronce (ompany (not in NJ) State Farm Indemnity Company (IIJ)· Homa Offices: Bioominglon, ",lIinois sloleform.(om™ Your Property May Be Worth Substantially More Than What You Think! Most Real Estate has increased in value during the past few months. I would love to do the market evaluation of your property at no cost to you. Asha Gill (510) 245-3335 Golden Sun More Power To You Thinking Of Selling Your Property! I strongly believe that my knowledge about Real Estate in the local area is going to benefit you get the highest possible price for your property � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/d744b9ae2d3e763653c57d7a07b92883.pdf 6d53c0640d516cbf9293d24f76b8f381 PDF Text Text THE HERCULEAN CITY OF HERCULES INFORMATION AND ACTIVITY BROCHURE WINTER 2002 Volunteers Donations Once again, the Christmas Coalition is gearing up for another holiday season! The Christmas Coalition is in need of volunteers and donations (food, toys, etc.) to provide to over 300 Crockett, Rodeo, Hercules and Pinole families. For more information on becoming a volunteer or to make a donation, please call the .Christmas Coalition Hotline at (510) 245-5180. The Herculean City of Hercu les III Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 PRSRTSTD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Rodeo, CA Permit No. 23 POSTAL PATRON ..' �City Directory City Manager City Hall-General Information City Hall Fax Community/Swim Center Parks & Recreation Department Hercules Senior Center Finance Dept/Business License Business/Community Development Public Works & Engineering Inspection Request Line City Clerk Personnel - Job Hotline Police Department Rodeo-Hercules Fire District EMERGENCY ONLY 799-8206 799-8200 799-2521 799-8291 799-8291 799-821 9 245-6509 799-8253 799-8241 799-8240 799-8215 799-8204 799-8260 799-4561 911 City Council 799-8206 Council meets the second & fourth Tuesday of each month. Kris Valstad, Mayor Ed Balico, Vice Mayor Frank Batara Terry Segerberg Joanne Ward 799-8253 Planning Commission Commission meets the first and third Monday of each month. Richard Mitchell , Vice Chair Trevor Evans-Young, Sr. Richard Wilbur, Chair Mario Estioco John Cadigan Community Services Commission 799-8230 Commission meets the second Monday of each month. Nicole Wilbur Adele Laput, Chair Ernie Garlit Ashley Connelley Jeanne Li, Vice Chair Kenneth Jet! Jagjrt Bhambra Blue Ribbon Committee on Education 799-8230 Committee meets the second & fourth Thursday of each month. Beverly Williams Donna Chin John Gotelli Judith Peterson Marylyn Judan Paul Freese, Chair Hercules Library Commission 799-8230 Commission meets the third Thursday of each month. Jacquelyn Harbert Barbara Rowl , Chair Gloria Evans-Young Jorge Alfaro, Vice Chair Selina Gill Daniel Mah Roberta Alexander For more information regarding meetings, please see our bufletin board at the entrance of City Hall or call 799"8215. Visit our website at WWWCI.HERGULES. CA.US CITY HALL HOURS: MONDAY -FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS Mayor's Message City Scene Public Safety Recreation & Community Rental Facilities Classes AdultActivities Youth Activities Martial Arts Senior Services Youth Services Teen Activity Program Sports & Fitness Aquatic Season 2002 How to Register 1 2-6 8-16 17 18-19 20-22 23 24 25-26 27-29 30 33-35 37-39 40-41 Chief Editor: Doreen Mathews Co - Chief Editor: Claudette Wade Layout & Design Pedro Jimenez Marsha Reynolds Jenny Smith Kim Jennings �Mayor's Message Mayor Kris Valstad CITY NEWS We have so much ahead of us over the next couple of years; it is going to be very exciting. In the next couple of weeks , we will be selecting a new Mayor for our town and we will be saying goodbye to a very dedicated public servant, Ms. Terry SextonSegerberg. Terry will be stepping down from the City Council in December after serving since 1994. She has given countless hours of service and all of us on the City Council will miss her greatly. On behalf of the entire City Council and all the residents of the City, Terry, Thank You. As you all know, Frank Batara will be returning to the City Council and he will be joined by Trevor EvansYoung who has also been appointed to serve a fouryear term . Joanne Ward , Ed Balico and I are all very excited about continuing the work of the past two years. To all our Herculean Family, please accept the best wishes of the entire City Council during the upcoming holiday season. We have so much to be thankful for here in America. We have the best of the best, and here in Hercules we are even more blessed because we have one another. During this past year, many exciting things have happened in our community. We have agreed to allow Home Depot to build its newest store here at the Creekside Shopping Center. New homes are springing up along the Westside of San Pablo Avenue. These new homes will spur new economic development here in our city. We have formed our own Municipal Utility and in the next few weeks we will beg in serving our first customers. In the springtime, the first of the new waterfront commercial development will begin construction. As a community we have struggled to build a better and safer place to live and work. We are welcoming new neighbors into our community on a daily basis. With your help, it is my hope they will adopt the same spirit that makes our town so great. Help make them feel welcome here in Hercules. As our population grows we will begin to see commercial development blossom. This commercial and retail growth will help build the financial stability we need to deliver services to our residents. Finally, I am asking all of you during this holiday season to take extra good care of yourselves and your families. On behalf of my wife, Linda and our children , Andrea, Kirstin, and Jennifer, please be safe and have a great holiday season. It has been my honor to serve all of you this past year as the Mayor of Hercules. I have had the chance to represent our community throughout this beautiful state. I hope I have represented you well. Winter 2002 Herculean 1 �City Scene "Together We SeNe" Hercules LIONS Club and WCC LEO Club of Hercules The Hercules Lions Club and the West Contra Costa (WCC) Leo Club, members of the largest and most active service organization in the world, are proud of their collaborative accomplishments in fulfilling the organization's motto "We Serve". Their combined efforts have contributed to the success of the City's 24 Hour Relay, Cultural Festival, Family Appreciation Night and the Holiday Tree Lighting . They have also collaborated on many diversified Lions projects, such as the Student Speakers Contest, Peace Poster Contest, Senior Holiday Dinner, Blind Centers of Diablo Valley and Oakland and Special Kids Day, collection and processing of used eyeglasses for Third World Countries and the Youth Exchange Program. Partnersh ip/adoption AFAH Amateur Radio Club of Hercules LION and LEOS Karilagan, Inc. & LEOS Chinese Assoc. of Hercules Under the leadership of Hercules Lions President Cezar Ramiro and WCC Leo Club President Randy Ramiro, a partnership was created with the City of Hercules for the maintenance and beautification of Ohlone Park. In order to complete this monumental project, an invitation for participation was extended to other organizations. The Association of Filipino-Americans of Hercules, Karilagan Dance Troupe , Inc., Chinese Association of Hercules and the Hercules Amateur Radio Club all responded to the challenge . At the Lions Annual Convention, President Cezar Ramiro was presented with a Medal of Appreciation for his leadership and exceptional service to the community. In addition, the club was recognized for their recruitment efforts in increasing membership by seventy-four percent and Leo Danielle Serrano was one offour recipients of a $1,000 Leo Scholarship. Winter 2002 Herculean 2 �City Scene "Thank You Hercules" Councilmember Terry Segerberg How time fJys! We often find ourselves making such statements and today, as I reflect on the past eight years, I can't help but pause. Eight years? Wow. Then too so much has happened that it had to have taken at least eight years to get it all done! Before being elected to the City Council, I was often frustrated by the slow speed in which government operated. Reflecting back over the past few years , I now understand not just the why but also how govemment works. The key here is that government does indeed work in Hercules. The changes that I have participated in are many and varied. For example, for the "old timers" around town, you might remember how "unique" our televised meetings were. They were a challenge to watch between the undulating flashes of color, loud pops and crackles, and the fact that the cameras could not zoom so you never could tell who was talking. Today we have modern cameras and audio-visual tools and televise every possible meeting, even from remote sites such as the Swim Center. I labor over this point simply because it is so symbolic of the commitment of the City Council to improve both accessibility and communication between City Hall and the people of Hercules. We also opened the doors at City Hall for full service during the weekdays. Then there is the website , the Herculean , the neighborhood signboards, and soon the event display sign that we are going to share with Hercules Middle/High School and the quarterly redevelopment newsletter. We also added more opportunities for community involvement such as the Blue Ribbon Committee on Education and the Library Commission. (No, we don't have a library yet, but we have a place for one, a design and even a Friends of Hercules Library support group.) In terms of how decisions have been made, I stand sure and proud of the process. During my tenure we performed three surveys to gather the sentiments of the community. We have had town meetings, e-mail access and even a "Mayor's Time" when members of the community could drop by City Hall for one-on-one time with the Mayor. The Community Service Commission and the Planning Commission also guide the City Council. These volunteers are active in the community and gather ideas and comments from Hercules residents. Further, most decisions involve several meetings and very public discussions often exceeding the minimum requirements set by law. It has been my personal experience that essentially every person I have served with on City Council has made the gathering of public sentiment and opinion a priority. Winter 2002 Herculean 3 �City Scene continued from previous page Councilmember Terry Segerberg And finally, there is the team and the team work. I have enjoyed working with a number of my City Council colleagues and the professional staff employed at City Hall. While all of the professional staff is great and in my opinion "on the right page", there are a few I would like to commend. Mike Sakamoto has brought stability, experience and professionalism to the office of City Manager. He is supported by a truly special City Clerk, Doreen Mathews; a highly qualified Finance Director, Marie Simons; and reliable group of support staff including Claudette Wade, Dennis Tagashira, Raj Pankhania and Marsha Reynolds. The infectious spirit at City Hall also brought Steve Lawton, who started as a Planning Commissioner, into the position of Community Development Director. On the other side of City Hall is the Police Department. The officers go far beyond the basic requirement of keeping our city safe. They work with our youth, representing important and positive role models and are also readily available to attend neighborhood meetings. These people are all supported by and work with a small but dedicated group of City employees who all work to see that our City is in top-notch working order. On the political side of the team, there are also a few people that have been wonderful leaders for Hercules. People I am honored to have worked and sometimes disagreed with, but always respected. In particular, I personally appreciate the environmental insight from Lloyd Wagstaff, the historical perspective from Jay Tucker, the kindness of Beth Bartke, the passion of Ramon Taraya, and the humor of D.T. Watson. The current City Council including Joanne Ward, Ed Balico, Frank Batara and Kris Valstad has gelled into a strong, professional and extremely dedicated team. Winter 2002 Hercul ean 4 Trevor Evans-Young will easily fit in and contribute to the efforts of this focused group of people. There is another aspect of the team, my family. I am forever grateful to them. My husband Ken , has been a rock for me with his patience, strength and love. And unless you have held a public office you may not appreciate how greatly the job can impact your family and your personal life. My children, Ryan and Kelley, who were just "kids" eight years ago are now adults in college. They too have grown in many ways over these past eight years. Hercules is a community I am proud to call home. I encourage you all to participate in its future by volunteering on a committee, attending meetings or simply expressing your opinions to a member of the City Council. When it comes to Hercules' future , we are all on the same team. Thank you all for your support and allowing me to serve on the City Council. Terry Segerberg Council member �NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS The Christma s Coalition is a group of caring community, government, service, and business groups that join together each year to provide a better holiday experience for those in need in the northern portion of West Contra Costa County. The group includes over sixty community organizations--from Chambers of Commerce to churches , civic clubs to homeowner associations, businesses large and small , scout troops, government entities, senior groups, ethnic organizations, organized labor-- and private citizens joining together to make the program a success. Monday, from noon until 1:00 pm, at the former Wells Fargo Building in the Hercules Creekside Shopping Center. Anyone interested is encouraged to attend. Bring your own lunch. If you would like to refer a family or individual in need, make a contribution, or find out how you can help, please contact the Christmas Coalition at P.O. Box 5828, Hercules, CA 94547 or call our hotline at (510) 245-5180. CHRISTMAS RECITAL The Christmas Coalition serves as a clearinghouse for local holiday programs by soliciting, collecting , and organizing resources (--food, toys, money, volunteers, etc.--) and matching those resources to local needs. We encourage a sense of community by involving local groups, businesses and individuals. The centerpiece of the Christmas Coalition is the food and toy drive. Last year, thanks to the hard work of many dedicated individuals, and the generosity of our sponsors, the Christmas Coalition was able to provide food and toys to almost 200 families. If you are in need, or know a family in need, please call our hotline. The Christmas Coalition provides Santa visits to local events and donates turkeys and volunteers for the annual Hercules Senior Dinner. Whenever a community holiday need arises, the Christmas Coalition tries to find a solution. Many generous sponsors underwrite the costs of the Christmas Coalition but everyone is welcome to help. Whether you collect toys and food , donate cash , volunteer your time, or identify needy recipients, all assistance is welcome. Carmen U's piano students will perform their Eighth Annual Joyous Christmas Celebration for the seniors of our community at the Hercules Senior Center, on December 23 at 10:45 am. Carmen U is a member of the National Guild of Piano Teachers and has been teaching piano in Hercules for 10 years. We hope that you will be able to attend this wonderful recital. For more information call (510) 799-8219. The Christmas Coal ition is managed through a steering committee, chaired by Hercules resident Jim Lopeman. The steering committee meets every Winter 2002 Herculean 5 �City Scene Hercules It is once again a pleasure to serve as principal ' of Hercules Elementary School. We are very proud of our school and the community it serves. We are off to a good , but very busy start. We have been working on making major changes in methods and materials for teaching literacy. The teachers have received extensive training this summer in teaching reading, and we are in the process of implementing a new reading program at all grade levels. Our goal this year is to address the academic needs of all students by improving teaching and learning by systematically monitoring the effectiveness of instruction by measuring student performance according to valid assessment that are aligned with grade level standards. The staff and the School Site Council looked closely at student assessment data and chose fluency and language development as a schoolwide focus. To increase reading fluency, teachers are engaging students in memorization activities including poetry, song, chats and speeches. Students are regularly assessed as to the speed and accuracy of their reading . Students receive explicit instruction in language structures, spelling pattems and new vocabulary. The entire school participates in reading, language and writing instruction for 2 to 3 hours each day. An intervention program has been purchased for students in grades four and five who are experiencing difficulty acquiring the skills needed to be successful readers and writers. We also have a "Homework Club" for students in second through fifth grade. All students are encouraged to participate in the "Word Wizard" program in which students are given lists of sight words to read. Winter 2002 Herculean 6 School Every Friday, Mrs . Patricia Holmes and other volunteers, dress up as a "Word Wizard", listen to the children reading thier word lists, and give prizes for correctly reading the list. When students in kindergarten through third grade successfully read 600 words, they receive a "Word Wizard" tee shirt. Hercules Elementary School is fortunate to have excellent community support. The Hercules Rotary continues to volunteer and provide funds for many activities throughout the year. For example, last year Rotarians and parents conducted Junior Achievement Programs in most classes. This year, the Chamber of Commerce is donating CD players to the classrooms to supp o rt our new reading program. Mayor Valstad and Council member Joanne Ward participated in the design process for the new Hercules Elementary School. I invite all community members to visit Hercules Elementary School and we also welcome community volunteers. Galen Murphy, Principal �IAN A. 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For the fifth time in six years, portable electric heaters accounted for the highest home heating fire death toll. Heating equipment is the second leading cause of home fires in the United States. Most of these fires could be prevented with proper understanding and use of these devices. When purchasing new heating equipment, the fire department would like to offer the following guidelines: * Be sure to select products that have been tested and approved by an independent testing laboratory. * Install and maintain heating equipment Portable Heaters Safety Tips:. * Heaters should be placed at least 36" away from anything that can burn, including wallpaper, bedding , clothing , pets and people. * Never leave space heaters operating when you are not in the room or when you go to sleep. • Don 't leave children or pets unattended with space heaters. • Don't attempt to dry clothes or other combustibles over space heaters. * Inspect the electric cord on the heater and if it is worn or frayed , have the cord replaced by a professional electrician . Additional Heating Safety Tips: * Have your chimney inspected by a professional prior to the start of every heating season. * Always use a sturdy screen in front of the fireplace opening to prevent sparks from flying out. correctly. * Remember to burn only wood in a fireplace * Be sure it complies with local fire and building codes. Safety should be your first consideration when heating your home Winter 2002 Herculean 8 and not trash , trimming s, or cardboard and never use flammable liquids in a fireplace! The winter holidays are a time for celebration, and that means more cooking , lots of parties, and a risk of fire. In recent years, Christmas tree fires have accounted for numerous deaths, injuries and high dollar loss. Follow these fire safety tips to help keep your family safe during the holidays: �Public Safety Rodeo-Hercules Fire District Safety Tips Continued Holiday Lighting • Take care when burning candles. Be sure they are kept well away from decorations or other combustible materials. Don't leave children unattended in a room with lit candles, and keep candles , matches, and lighters up high out of reach of children. • Never use candles to decorate Christmas trees!! • Never place electric lights on a metal Christmas tree!! • When decorating with lights, use only those labeled by a testing laboratory. Check for and replace frayed or damaged cords. • Don 't overload electrical outlets and unplug all lights before leaving home or going to sleep. Holiday Parties • Decorate with only flame-retardant or noncombustible materials. • If you hang stockings over the fireplace, don't burn in the fireplace. Kitchen Fire Safety • Wear tight-fitting clothes when cooking--Ioose clothes can be ignited by hot burners. • Don't leave the kitchen with something cooking on the stove top and always turn pot handles inward. • Don't store items on the stove top--they could catch fire . • Don't overload electrical outlets. • Don't use electrical appliances in or near water. The Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District would like to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season. • Provide guests with large, deep ashtrays and check them frequently. • After the party, check inside and under upholstery and trash cans for smoldering cigarette butts. R. Berri Paintine Christmas Tree Safety Commercial, Residential & Industrial • Choose a fresh Christmas tree and put it in a stand designed not to tip over. • Keep tree well away from heat sources and exits and water it constantly. If you purchase an artificial tree , be sure it is labled fire retardant. Interior - Exterior Pressure Washing, Wall Paper Removal, Texturing & Cabinets (510) 819-8437 License #789942 Winter 2002 Herculean 9 �Public Safety "Hercules Finest" Hercules Police Department AUDREY LAKE·POLICE OFFICER SECOND ANNUAL HERCULES POLICE CITIZEN ACADEMY The Hercules Police Department recently graduated 16 students from the second annual Citizen Police Academy. The Citizen Police Academy provides community members with an inside look at local law enforcement. The fourteen week academy is designed to give citizens an overview of the police department's functions and operational procedures. Classes include Patrol Procedures, Traffic & DUI Investigation , Police K-9 Operations, Computer and Internet Crimes , Booking & Detention, Youth Crimes and more. Classes are interactive with hands on activities including crime scene processing, driving simulator, and special response tactics . The Hercules Police Department is extremely proud of the citizens who participated in both Citizen Police Academies and look forward to the Third Annual Academy scheduled to start in May 2003. Classes will be held on Wednesday evenings from 7 pm-9 pm. If you are interested, please phone Commander Tom Muehleisen at 799-8280. MOST FREQUENT CALLS The Hercules Police Department is pleased to announce the addition of Officer Audrey Lake. Offi cer Lake grew up in the central valley town of Lodi , California and graduated from Lodi High School in 1980. She became interested in law enforcement in the early 1990s and graduated from the Los Medanos Criminal Justice POST Basic Academy Class in 1995. Officer Lake has 8 years of investigative experience as a corporate and private investigator in addition to serving Lodi Police Department as a Reserve Officer from 1994 through 1996. She is a proud mother of two teenage boys. Her eldest son is attending Los Medanos College pursuing a degree in crim inal justice and awaiting acceptance to the Naval Academ y in Annapolis , Maryland. He als o serves Brentw ood Police Department as a Lieutenant in the Explorer Program. Her youngest son is a sophomore at Liberty High School in Brentwood and is a member of the football, baseball and wrestling teams. He is planning a career in sports medicine. Officer Lake started with the Hercules Police Department in October 2002 and is currently assigned to the Patrol Division. EARNEST TAYLOR·POLICE OFFICER ,My 8yg Sept Suspicious Ci rcumstan ces Juvenile Compla ints Miscellaneous Disturbances 93 35 15 31 85 37 18 23 95 28 30 27 Other Calis: Assaults 11 4 9 False Alarms Burglary Residential Automobile Auto Theft Vandalism Winter 2002 Herculean 10 3 36 3 12 3 7 15 17 17 10 12 13 !lll1IlII----1IIII! The Hercules Police Department is pleased to announce the addition of Officer Earnest Taylor. Officer Taylor is a native of Louisiana and came to California in 1983 by way of the U.S Navy. He has lived in the east bay for the last 18 years. Earnest graduated from the Napa Police Academy in June 2002. He came to the Hercules Police Department in August 2002 and is currently aSSigned to the Patrol Division . Earnest enjoys spending time with his wife, son and daughter. He is also a fan of golf, ping-pong and professional football. ~ �Public Safety Refugio Valley Road Project "Navigating the Roundabout" By now, everyone who lives near or travels through the intesection of Refugio Valley Road , Falcon and Redwood Roads has had to negotiate the new Roundabout. If you have not gone through this intersection recently, it is an experience. The intent of the Roundabout was to allow traffic to flow freely through an area of Refugio Valley Road that was already congested before the opening of the new Middle/High School. In the time that our Roundabout has been open, the Police Department and Public Works Department have been working to improve the fiow, minimize confusion, and make the intersection safe for everyone. To that end, several changes have been made. Drivers have been cutting off the circle and going through the yellow painted area surrounding the Roundabout. The yellow painted area was intended to be driven around, not through. In orderfor vehicles to maneuver through the intersection, and around the outside of the yellow area, they have to slow down to a safe speed. In an effort to keep drivers from cutting through the center, a yellow painted double line boarder has been added encircling the entire Roundabout. BoxDots have also been added to the center of the yellow striped ring to let drivers know when they have cut through. The double yellow line encircling the Roundabout is the same as a double yellow line in the center of any street. Drivers are to drive to the right of the yellow line in compliance with California Vehicle Code Section 21460. Any violation of this section is subject to a citation. Another item that seems to be causing confusion is the vehicles failing to yield the right of way to other vehicles. Traffic on Refugio Valley Road does not automatically have the right of way at this intersection. Vehicles approaching the intersection from Falcon Road or Redwood Road may have the right of way, depending on which vehicle arrived at the intersection first. California Vehicle Code section 21800 states in part: (a) The driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection shall yield the right of way to any vehicle which has entered the intersection from a different highway. (The Vehicle Code refers to city streets as "Highways") (b) When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right of way to the vehicle on his or her immediate right.... California Vehicle Code section 21803 states in part: (a) The driver of any vehicle approaching any intersection which is controlled by a yield right of way sign shall, upon arriving at the sign, yield the right of way to any vehicles which entered the intersection .... (b) A driver having yielded as prescribed in subdivision (a) may proceed to enter the intersection, and the drivers of all other approaching vehicles shall yield the right of way to the vehicle entering or crossing the intersection. In summary, what these two sections say is this: If you are driving on Refugio Valley Rd., Falcon Rd., or Redwood Rd., and you are approaching the Roundabout intersection, you must yield the right of way to any vehicle that is already at the intersection. Once that vehicle passes through, you may enter the intersection and all other vehicles must yield the right of way to you. Winter 2002 Herculean 11 �Public Safety Refugio Valley Road Project Roundabout Continued If you arrive at the intersection at the same time as another vehicle, the vehicle to the right has the right of way. Once that vehicle passes through the intersection , the second vehicle may proceed. Something to keep in mind: Once a vehicle enters an intersection after yielding the right of way, that vehicle has control of the intersection until they pass completely through. Many vehicles use the Roundabout as a means of making a "U-Turn". Make sure the vehicle in the intersection is not making a U-Turn so you don't pull out in front of it. That vehicle has the right to complete the U-Turn before any other vehicles enter the intersection. If everyone slows down when approaching the intersection , yields the right of way, and avoids the center yellow lines, the intersection will fiow smoothly and safely, and help alleviate the congestion problems in the area. If you have suggestions for further improvements of this intersection, please feel free to submit them to the Hercules Police Department, or through the City's website , www.hercules.ca.us. Winter 2002 Herculean 12 New Traffic Rules In Front of Hercules MiddlelHigh School The Bus Zone directly in front of the Administration Building is not a drop off or pick up location. The curb has been painted red and four "No Stopping Anytime" signs have been erected. This is a bus drop off zone only. If vehicles stop here to drop off children, the buses cannot pull in and get out of the roadway. This causes traffic to back up and obstructs access for emergency vehicles. No Stopping Anytime applies to all vehicles except WestCat buses. (article continued on page 13.) �Public Safety Traffic Rules Continued If you are dropping a child off at the Middle School Campus, the school has provided a student drop off area on the campus, across from the Hercules Swim Center. If you are dropping a student off at the High School campus, pull into the Student Drop Off area below the large Clock Tower (near the football field, at the traffic control lights). Vehicle stopping in the "No Stopping Anytime" zone will be issued a citation by the Hercules Police Department. Remember, dropping off a child in the "No Stopping Anytime" zone constitutes stopping whether your engine is running or not. New "No Left Turn or U-Turn" Sign A new "No Left Turn or U-Turn" sign has been installed in the center divider on Refugio Valley Road directly in front of the Administration Building of the Hercules Middle/High School. The sign prohibits left or u-turns Monday through Friday, 7am-gam and 2 pm-4prn. The purpose of this sign is to prevent traffic from backing up behind vehicles waiting to rnake a u-turn or left turn into the parking turn out across the street. Ernergency vehicles cannot get through in the event of an ernergency further out Refugio Valley Road. Watch for this sign and don't rnake a left or u-turn during the restricted hours. If you need to rnake a u-turn do it at the four way intersection in front of the Swim Center, or at the Roundabout. Vehicles seen making an illegal left or u-turn are subject to a traffic citation. Winter 2002 Herculean 13 �Public Safety Rodeo-Hercules Fire District Consumer Product Recalls Seasonal Heating Systems Inspections Recommended to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Deaths A manufacturing defect inside the charger can cause overheating of internal connections or external wiring, presenting a fire hazard. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges consumers to have a professional inspectio n of all fuel-burning heating systems including furnaces, broilers, fireplaces, water heaters and space heaters to detect potentially deadly carbon monoxide (CO) leakes. Northern Tool & Equipment Announce Recall of Air Compressors Recall of Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers In cooperation with the CPSC-Black & Decker Inc., is voluntarily recalling to repair about 140,000 co rdless electric lawn mowers. An electrical com pon ent in the lawn mower can overheat, posing a possible fire hazard. Nikon Inc. Announce Recall of Cool pix 2000Model Digital Cameras In cooperation with the CPSC Nikon Inc., is voluntarily recalling about 9,1000 Cool pix 2000mod el digital cameras imported into the United States. A short circuit can occur in the battery compartment, creating a possible thermal burn hazard to consumers if the battery compartment lid is touched . Global motors Co. Announce Recall of Lithium Batteries in Electric Bikes In cooperation with the CPSC EV Global Motor Co. is voluntarily recalling about 2,000 lithium batteries in Mini E-Bike electric bicycles. The lithium ion batteries in these bicycles can overheat and pose a fire hazard. Chargetek Announce Recall of Batterv Charges In cooperation with the CPSC Chargetek Inc., is voluntarily recalling about 200 CT-2000 battery chargers used with recreational vehicles, such as boats. Winter 2002 Herculean 14 In cooperation with the CPSC Northern Tool & Equipment is voluntarily recalling about 3,400 electric air compressors . The capacitors on these compressors can overheat, catch fire and ignite the plastic cover above the capacitor. Huffy Sports Company Announce Recall to Repair Portable Basketball Hoops As children and adults perfect their lay-ups in driveway basketball courts across the country, the CPSC announces ano th er recall of portable basketball hoops. In cooperation with the CPSC, Huffy Sports Company, is recalling about 70,000 portable basketball systems. The basketball hoops can have a sharp protruding bolt on the player's side of the pole that can cause serious leg or body lacerations to consumers. Basketball players can be cut when they collide with the pole as they drive toward the basket or when they fall or are pushed into the pole. Eastman Kodak Company Announce Recall of DC5000-Model Digital Cameras In cooperation with the CPSC Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, is vol untarily recalling about 75,000 DC5000-model digital cameras worldwide . Due to a manufacturing defect, consumers using these cameras can suffer an electrical shock. Team Beans LLC Announce Recall of "Bottle Cap Bear" Key Chains In cooperation with the CPSC Team beans LLC is recalling about 8,000 "Bottle Cap Bear" key chains. A miniature "Coca-Cola"bottle that attaches to the body of the plush bear key chain can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children . �Public Safety Rodeo-Hercules Fire District THE PROCRASTINATOR'S GUIDE TO EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS "Emergency Prepardeness" Safety and Comfort Over 1,000 homes were destroyed and another 23,000 damaged by the Loma Prieta Earthquake in 1989. At least 12,000 people were rendered homeless and received temporary housing and meals. Hundreds of families did not have electricity, water, phone or gas service for serveral days. After an earthquake, fire, police and medical help may be overwhelmed and unable to respond immediately to emergency calls. The following information is provided by the Governor's Office of Emergency Services. (See the web site at www.oes.ca.gov or call 510-286-0873.) The following is a checklist of emergency supplies you should store enough supplies for at least 72 hours. Sturdy shoes, heavy gloves, candles and matches, change of clothes, cornmunication kits (paper, pens, stamps) and a tent. Cooking Plastic knives, forks, spoons, paper plates, cups, towels, pots and pans (aluminum foil), camping stove for outdoor use. Caution: check for natural gas leaks before using carnp stove or fire to cook. Tools and Supplies Ax, shovel, broom, adjustable wrench for turning off gas valves, tool kit, screwdrivers, harnrner, nails, pliers, knife, garden hose for siphoning and firefighting, coil of rope, duct tape, plastic sheeting for window replacernent, bicycle and maps. Essentials Water, one gallon per person per day, water purification kit, first-aid kit freshly stocked, first aid book, non-perishable food, non-electric can opener, blanket or sleeping bags, portable radio, flashlights, batteries, essential medications, extra pair of eyeglasses, extra pair of house and car keys, fire extinquisher A-8-C type, food,water and restraint for pets, cash, baby supplies (formula, bottle, clothing, blanket, baby wipes, disposable diapers, food and juices.) Sanitation Supplies Large plastic trash bags for waste; tarps and rain ponchos, large trash cans, bar soap, shampoo and detergent, personal hygiene supplies and household bleach. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •• ••• •• •• BEVERLY SCHERF, PH.D. PSYCHOLOGIST : 1500 SYCAMORE AVE. • • : • SUITE B9-B (510) 799-7495 •• •• •• •• • : • •• • •• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Winter 2002 Herculean 15 �Public Safety Rodeo-Hercules Fire District Consumer Product Recalls (Continued from page 14) Team Beans LLC imported the key chains as part of a licensing agreement with The CocaCola Co. Know the policies of the school or daycare center your children attend. Make plans to have someone pick them up if you are unable to get to them. Machine Ltd. Announce Recall of Playskool toy Chests Sold at Target If you have a family member who does not speak Engli sh, prepare an emergency card written in English indicating that person's identification , address and any special needs such as medication or allergies. Tell that person to keep the card with him or her at all times. In cooperation with the CPSC, XL Machine Ltd. , is voluntarily recalling about 3,300 toy chests. Screws in the chests' lid support hinges can loosen over time, and come out from the base of the toy chests. If this happens, the lids can collapse suddenly, possibly causing injuries to children's head, neck, fingers or hands. Lawn-Boy Announce Recall of Walk-Behind Mowers In cooperation with the Lawn-boy Inc ., is voluntarily recalling about 36,000 Lawn-boy walkbehind mowers. The vendor who manufactured the mulch plates for Lawn-boy used the wrong material, making the plates brittle and easy to crack or break if struck by a stone or stick while mowing. Objects coming through a broken plate or pieces of the plate could possible injure the operator or bystanders. EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS (CONTINUED) The Plan Stock up on at least a three-day supply offood, water, clothes, medical supplies and other necessary equipment for everyone in yourfami ly. Make sure everyone knows where to find them. Decide where and when to reunite your family shou ld you be apart when a earthquake happens . Choose a person outside the immediate area to contact if family members are separated. Long distance phone service will probably be restored sooner than local service. Do not use the phone immediately after an earthquake. Winter 2002 Herculean l6 Conduct earthq uake duck, cover and hold drills every six months with your family. Know the safest place in each room, because it will be difficult to move from one room to another during a quake. Locate the shutoff valves for water, gas and electricity. Learn how to shut off the valves. If you have any questions, call your utility company. Make copies of vital records and keep them in a safety deposit box in another city or state. Make sure your originals are stored safely. Establish all the possible ways to exit your house. Keep those areas clear. Know the locations of the nearest fire and police stations. Take photos and/or videos of your valuables. Make copies and keep them in another city or state. Make sure your originals are stored safely. Establish all the possible ways to exit your house. Keep those areas clear. Know the locations of the nearest fire and police stations. Include your baby sitter and other household help in your plans. General Tips: Stay away from heavy furniture, appliances, large glass panes, shelves holding objects, and large decorative masonry, brick or plaster, such as fireplaces. �Recreation & Community Services Recreation Administrative Staff Directory 111 Civic Drive, City Hall Acting Recreation Manager-Child Care/Senior Centerl TIny Tot Services ................................................ Marsha Reynolds Phone: (510) 799-8239 email: marsha.reynolds@ci. hercu les.ca.us Acting Recreation Manager-Recreation Classes/Facilities/ Sports ............. .. .. .. ......... .... ............. .... .... ..... .... ..... ..... ..Greg Dwyer Phone: (510) 799-8293 ema il: gdwyer@ci.hercules.ca.us Acting Recreation Manager-Community Events/Aquatics/Youthl Teen Programs ...................................................... Pedro Jimenez Phone: (510) 799-8228 email: pjimenez@ci.hercules.ca.us Administrative Secretary... ... ..... ..... ...... ~.. .... .. .. .......Jenny Smith Phone: (510) 799-8230 emai l: jenny.smith@ci.hercules.ca.us Community/Swim Center Staff Directory 2001 Refug io Valley Road Facility Coordinator. .................... ......... ... ..... ..Gaby Castrejon Phone: (510) 799-8291 email: gcastrejon@ci.hercules.ca.us ... .... .... ......... .. . . ..... ....Jason McKee Sports Coordinator. Phone: (510) 799-8295 email: jmckee@ci.hercules.ca.us Aquatics Coordinator............... ... ........ .. ..... . .....Mike Arwinel Angela Curtola Phone: (510) 799-8229 email: marwine@ci.hercules.ca.us email: acurtola@ci.hercules.ca.us Senior Center Coordinator..... ... ... .. .......... ... ..... ........Janet Bewley Phone: (510) 799-8219 email: janet. bewley@ci.hercules.ca.us Community Events Specialist. .... ........ ...... . ... ...... Janine Shaheed Phone: (51 0) 799-4630 email: jshah eed@ci. hercules.ca.us Child Care Coordinators Beverly Dupree .... ... ..... ....... ... .. ........... .. .. . ...... ...... (510) 245-4803 email: bdupree@ci. hercules.ca.us Diana Fall. ............. ....... .... ..... ........ .......... ..... ....... (510) 799-8259 email: dfall@ci.hercules.ca.us Gwendolyn Hill ........ ..... ...... ........... ... ........... ....... ...(510) 799-8224 email: ghill@ci.hercules.ca.us UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS FOR WINTER 20021 Seasons Gr etings * * CITY OF HFRCULES PRESENTS mE ANNUAL HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING You and your family are cordially invited to attend the City of Hercules Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 6, 2002, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at the Hercules Community! Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules . Snow Slide, Santa Claus, Entertainment, Refreshments and Family Fun! Come join us! DON'T MISS THE SNOW!! **Start the season of giving by bringing canned goods or unwrapped toys to the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. The Christmas Coalition will be happy to collect all donations.** * * Winter 2002 Herculean 17 �Rental Facilities \ \n ether you are hosting a wedding reception, birthday party, or any other special occasion, the Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department invites you to share your precious moments in any of our a\'ailable facilities. WELCOME! TIle Foxboro Community Center is located at 1025 Canterbury Avenue, situated in the Foxboro Neighborhood Park. This iaci1ity is best suited for small parties and meetings not to exceed 48 people. The facility has one small assembly room, restrooms, street parking, and a large outdoor park area m ooing tennis and basketball courts. This facility does not have kitchen facilities. The Ohlone Community Center is located at 190 Turquoise Drive, adjacent to the Ohlone Neighborhood Parle This facility is best suited for small parties and meetings not to exceed 75 people. The Ohlone Center has one medium sized assembly room, a residential kitchen , outdoor patio, restrooms, and a small parking lot. \\-inter 2002 Herculean 18 The Hercules Senior Center is located at 111 Civic Drive, adjacent to the City Civic Center Plaza. This facility is best suited for parties and meetings not to exceed 100 people. It has one large assembly room, with a wooden fioor suitable for dancing. Additional areas include a kitchen, outdoor patio area with barbeque, restrooms, and large parking lot. The Community/Swim Center is located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. This facility is situated within a beautiful valley surrounded by eucalyptus groves and open space. This facilty is best suited for parties, fundraisers, and other social events not to exceed 300 people. The Community Center includes one large assembly room with a portable stage, three multipurpose rooms, outdoor patio area, restrooms, and a parking lot. �Rental Facilities Rental Procedures: For detailed information on rental fees, date availability, and application procedures, you may pick up a Facility Application packet at the Community/Swim Center during normal business hours. The packet contains step-by-step instructions for booking all of the City's facilities. Reservations will be received on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations will also be taken no more than one year in advance, and no less than one month prior to the event date. For more information, please call: (510) 799-8291. The Community Center Gymnasium is available for rental for volleyball and basketball games for private individuals or company events! Rental includes sports equipment, portable bleacher units, restrooms, outdoor patio area, and parking lot. Refugio Valley Park Gazebo is very popular for outdoor weddings because of its unique design and proximity to the lake. The scenic view and easy access provide a unique location for any outdoor celebration! Electricity is available, however, rental does not include tables or chairs. Woodfield, Ohlone, and Hanna Ballfields are available for private or company rentals. There is a two hour minimum on all field rentals. Rental of these facilities does not include sports equipment or field preparations. Winter 2002 Herculean 19 �Classes TRADITIONAL FOLK DANCING BY KARILAGAN INCORPORATED This class is a unique opportunity for those interested in the Philippine culture to pass on Traditional Folk Dances such as the Tinikling, Banga , Maria Clara, and Sultana to future generations within our community. Karilagan, Incorporated was formed in September 1995 to provide youths with a positive alternative to negative pressure, and has now joined forces with the City of Hercules Recreation and Community Services Division. These classes are ongoing and students may enroll at any tim e. Performances are held throughout the Bay Area, and all levels of experience are welcome! Active parent participation is required. There are two locations: Location: Location: Times: Contacts: Fee: 3rd & 4th Sunday of each month at the Foxboro Community Center Senior Center-1st& 2nd Friday of each month Sunday/Friday, 5:00pm-9:00pm Jojo Delrosario at (510) 758-1819 $50 per family plus costumes HERCULES PUBLIC STARGAZING Come to our public stargazing program conducted by experienced amateur astronomers for the benefit and enjoyment of sky watchers of all ages. If you are a teacher, bring your class; if a parent, bring your children. If you are an amateur astronomer, novice or expert, bring your own binoculars and telescopes and share your knowledge and enthusiasm. Please, no smoking or alcohol , and no flashlights without a red filter. Dress warm. For more information, call (510) 526-5974. On scheduled evenings, call (510) 799-8237 after 7:30 p.m. Location: Foxbcro Neighborhood Park Instructors: David Harris, Lance Shaw, & Walt Meadows Fee: No Charge Dates: 1217, 3/29 , 4/26 Time: Saturdays at dusk 'No meetings in January or February • Weather permitting! Partly cloudy OK! INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN .SIGN LANGUAGE Did you know that American Sign Language is the fourth most used language in the United States? American Sign Language (ASL) is a visual-gestural language used by the deaf. This class will introdu ce you to the fundamentals of ASL conversation . It will also cover some basic information about the deaf community and cultures. "Textbook is optional. Location: Instructor: Fee: Time: Community/Swim Center, Press Room Elizabeth Lehman $45 Res/$50 Non-Res Grades 6-12 - 2:45pm-4:00pm Ages 18 & Up - 6:30pm-8:00pm 41515-A 41515-B Wed Thurs 01 /15-03105 01 /16-03/06 Grades 6-12 Ages 18 & Up - ';i'lHJfi1!~'":"''-''' ";:::1": ~"~' "",- classe$_ -- ~:.,X••,-> ;~" ",~~ ~ ~, ....: . ",} ,,( (510) 799-8291 .,.11; 3~~J' weacceptVISA . ;" ~ . and MasterCard ., 20 Winter 2002 Herculean 1~1l!i ... by phone . ",:; .,:: ..,by visiting our ,~ website at y,ww.ci.hercules.cacus , _ ~. ""~, '''1I~ �Classes ! GENTLE YOGA STRETCH BASIC FIRST AID TRAINING Medic First Aid is a basic eight hour training course in emergency care. CPR and other important emergency care skills are combined in the course, which allows the student to function with one consistent set of priorities in a medical emergency. The training is accomplished in seven modules of instruction, and students will receive a wallet card & certificate of completion. Please bring a bag lunch. Location: Instructor: Fee: 41517-A 41508-A 41508-B 11517-A Community/Swim Center, Press Room Delucchi's First Aid Training Certified Instructors $45 Res/$50 Non-Res, plus a $5 materials fee for certification packet and handbook. Sat Sat Sat Sat 01/11 02/08 03/15 04105 8:00am-4:30pm 8:00am-4:30pm 8:00am-4:30pm 8:00am-4:30pm HATHA YOGA By bringing attention inward to our movements and breath, by directing our energy and by releasing mental and physical tensions, yoga postures become a moving meditation. Consciousness is explored through the wisdom of the body. This class will consist of gentle and some challenging asanas (postures), pranayama (yogic breathing) and meditation. Please bring a yoga/exercise mat, thick blanket and an open heart and mind. Yoga is done with bare feet. Instructor: Location: Fees: DayrTime: Bonnie Pannell Hercules Senior Center Monthly passes: $28/$9.00 for drop-ins Sat 10:00am-11:15am 'Payments need to be paid directly to the instructor the day of class. This class will consist of gentle yoga stretches and conscious breathing to help tap into the innate wisdom of your body to restore energy, flexibility, health and peace of mind. Everyone is encouraged to work within his or her own comfort zone and to honor their body's limitations. This class is suitable for beginners with or without prior yoga experience. For those students wanting a more challenging class and more instruction, the 10:00am class is recommended. Please bring a yoga mat, firm blanket and/or cushion, and a strap. Yoga is done with bare feet and preferably on an empty or light stomach. Location: Fees: Instructor: DayrTime: Hercules Senior Center $22 amonth or $7 Drop-In Bonnie Pannell Saturdays 9:00am-9:45am 'Payments need to be paid directly to the instructor the day of class. PRENATAL & POSTNATAL MOM & BABY EXERCISE CLASS This 60 minute class is designed specifically for the special needs of pregnant women and new mothers. The class includes warm-up, mild to moderate intensity low impact cardio conditioning, strength training and stretching/relaxation. New mothers are encouraged to bring their pre-crawling babies from 6 weeks of age. The instructor, a Certified Group Fitness and Maternity Health Fitness Instructor is committed to designing safe and fun exercises. More information about the instructor and the prenatal/postnatal classes can be found at www.marieandron.com/maternalfitness. Instructor: Location: Fees: Marie Morel-Seytoux (510) 245-7587 Senior Center $40 per 4 week series or $12 per class 41511-A 41511-B Tues Tues 01/07-01/28 03/04-03/25 5:30pm-6:30pm 5:30pm-6:30pm Prenatal Class Bring: water, pillow/Postnatal- your baby, baby front carrier, baby blanket and water. Wear supportive shoes and comfortable clothing. Winter 2002 Herculean 21 �Classes HERCULES COMPUTER CLASSES Affi!nner Computer ...san aJl the basics of your oomputer-the mouse, keyboard, monitor vital functions of your oomputer. In a few short sessions, leam maintenance, and essential c::n::epts of oomputer language and usage. ;nj row to change settings, do fundamental ....ocation: ~or: =ee: ~ l SOS-A 41509-8 Community/Resource Center Cass Robinson $25 Resi$30 Non-Res Man 01/13-01/27 03/17-03/31 Man 7:00pm-9:00pm 7:00pm-9: 00pm ~ uction to the Internet k1 this oourse students wilileam the basics of the intemet. How to log 00. surf, shop and search the internet. Location: klstructor: Fee: 41513-A 41513-B CommunitylResource Center Cass Robinson $25 Resi$30 Non-Res Tues!Thur 01/14-01 /16 Tues!Thur 03118-03120 7:00pm-9:00pm 7:00pm-9:00pm Intermediate Computer Learn the basic programs that come with almost every computer-MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, and MS Outlook. Get up and running on these great applications-leam how to set up your email and use it, how to create and save documents, create basic spreadsheets and slideshows! Location: Instructor: Fee: 41 510-A 41510-B CommunitylResource Center Cass Robinson $50 Res/$60 Non-Res TuesIThur 02104-02111 Tues!Thur 03125-04/01 7:00pm-9:00pm 7:00pm-9:00pm Advanced Computer Classes MS Word - Leam how to handle different formatting functions within MS Word: creating web pages; making posters, creating newletiers, cards or rejX)rts. This is an intensive and focused dass on this particular program. Location: Instructor: Fee: 41514-A 41514-B CommunitylResource Center Cass Robinson $75 ResI$85 Non-Res TuesfThurs 02/18-02/25 TuesIThurs 04/08-04/18 Then visit our Website and Register On-line @ www.ci.hercules.ca.us 7:00pm-9:00pm 7:00pm-9:00pm MS Excel - Leam how to format your spreadsheets, create formulas for automatic computation , hand printing, etc. Location: Instructor: Fee: 41512-A 41512-B CommunityJResource Center Cass Robinson $75 ResI$85 Non-Res TuesIThurs 03104-03/11 TuesIThurs 04/22-04/29 12 Winter 2002 Herculean (5 10)799-8288 (5 10)799-829 1 7:00pm-9:00pm 7:00pm-9:00pm Conununity/ Swim Center �Classes ROMPER GYM Little Munchkins Daycare Come explore with your child as they leam and grow. Romper Gym is designed especially for the two to four year olds who want to explore but require parental assistance and encouragement. Matthew Silveria brings over 12 years of motivating and training experience to assist parents in instructing their children to balance, control movement and grow in this upbeat experience. Planning a Birthday Party? Ask about our Tumbling Party Special! Location: Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $38 Res/$41 Non-Res 41522-B Sat 10:00am-1 0:45am 10:00am-1 0:45am GYMNASTICS This fun-filled class is designed for children 7 and older, and for advanced tumbling students, who are preparing for a more advanced gymnastics experience . Emphasis will be on balance, coordination, ftexibility and strength. Planning a Birthday Party? Ask about our Tumbling Party Special! Location: Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $38 Res/$41 Non-Res 41523-B Sat 01/11-02/08 * NO CLASS ON 04/19 11523-A Sat 02/22-03/22 11523-B Sat 04/05-05/10 Have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors. Students will also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. This course allows students to learn on an individual basis at their own pace, while developing talents that they have been wishing to accomplish for years. There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply information will be provided when registering. Location: Instructor: Fee: CommunitylSwim Center Maria S.C. Davi $32 Res/$35 Non-Res 31516-B 41516-A Tues Tues 01/07-02/25 03/11-04/29 1:00pm-3:30pm 1 :00pm-3:30pm 10:00am-1 0:45am * NO CLASS ON 04/19 02/22-03/22 04105-05/10 Experienced Care in Hercules OIL PAINTING 9:00am-9:45am 9:00am-9:45am Location: Instructor: Fee: Sat Sat Call Sara (510) 245-0678 9:00am-9:45am Enjoy the fun while developing body awareness. This class is designed for children ages 4 through 6 and leads students to learn stretches, rolls, balance and cartwheels in a playful and safe environment. Planning a Birthday Party? Ask about our Tumbling Party Special! 11522-A 11522-B For All Your Daycare Needs Available TINY TUMBLERS 01/11-02/08 Infants· Toddlers · Kindergarten Program Before & After School Daycare • Homework Help Summer Daycare Program for 7 Years · license #073402078 Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $38 Res/$41 Non-Res Sat 01/11-02/08 41526-B * NO CLASS ON 04/19 11526-A Sat 02/22-03/22 11526-B Sat 04/05-05/10 Quality Care & a Nurturing Environment Great New Location· Huge Outdoor Play Area 11 :00am-11 :45am 11 :00am-11 :45am 11 :00am-11 :45am YOUTH OIL PAINTING Youth, ages 7-17 years, will have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors. Your child will also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. This course allows students to learn on an individual basis at their own pace, while making new friends and developing new talents. There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply information will be provided when registering. Location: Instructor: Fee: CommunitylSwim Center Maria S.C. Davi $32 Res/$35 Non-res 31521-C 31521-0 41521-A 41521-B Tues Fri Tues Fri 01/07-02/25 01/10-02/28 03/11-04/29 03/14-05/02 3:00pm-5:00pm 3:00pm-5:00pm 3:00pm-5:00pm 3:00pm-5:00pm Winter 2002 Herculean 23 �Classes KARATE JUDO Do you sometimes think about your child and worry that someone may be picking on them or that they may be in danger? Are you or your child interested in learning how to defend yourselves? Then come to me, Sensei Garcia! In my class, students wilileam the basic fighting skills of Karate. Students will also learn self-discipl ine , self-esteem and confidence in protecting themselves. If you are interested in a trial offer. just bring the coupon below to the Communjtv/Swim Center and receive one month free of Japanese hard stvle karate. This class is on-going and students may enroll at any time. Locations: Instructor: Fees: Mon and Tue Classes at 333 Rodeo Ave WedfThur Classes at Senior Center Fri Classes at Community/Swim Center Joe Garcia $55 Res/$58 Non-Res Monthly fee $35 Res/$38 Non-Res additional family members Mon & Wed Beginners (age 16 & under) Yellow Belt (age 10 & under) Adults Tue & Thu Green & Purple Belts Brown Belt Fri All Belts (open day) 51529-F 51529-G 51529-H 51529-1 51529-J 5:00-6:00 pm 6:00-7:00 pm 7:00-8:00 pm 6:00-7:00 pm 7:00-8:00 pm 6:30-7:30 pm December January February March April Students must have fighting gear to attend Friday class. ' There is an additional fee for the complete uniform. All orders and payments for the uniform are taken by the instructor. A $10 late fee will be charged if payments are not received by the 10th of each month. **ONE MONTH FREE COUPON** ' COUPON GOOD FOR NEW STUDENTS ONLY' ' ONE COUPON PER PERSON, ONE TIME USE ONLY 24 Winter 2002 Herculean Judo is a martial art that concentrates primarily on throwing and grappling techniques. The striking and self-defense techniques are practiced only in Kala form. Judo has been an Olympic event since 1964. The instructor will lake registration for all classes at any time during the sessions. If you wish to speak to the instructor prior to enrollment, you may call 799-9906, or you may visit the class. Location: Instructor: Fees: Ohlone Community Center Wayne Cunningham $40 Res/$43 Non-Res Monthly Fee $20 Res/$22 Non-Res additional family members Ages 5 through Adults- MonlWed Workout Hours: MonlWed MonlWed 51519-F 51519-G 51519-H 51519-1 51519-J December January February March April 6:30-7:30pm 7:30-9:00pm Ages 5-11 Ages 12-Adult �Senior Services HERCULES SENIOR CENTER 111 CIVIC DRIVE 799-8219 Friends, Food, Fun and Companionship is what the Hercules Senior Program is all about. Join us for a day of activities or just come and relax for a while. Our program provides a variety of social and recreational activities in a friendly atmosphere where the emphasis is on hospitality. You will be warmly welcomed by our volunteer staff when you stop in to visrt our center. Here you will find a variety of social and recreational services for all seniors. The Hercules Senior program and support services are available to adults 50 and over. Our activities and programs welcome participation by adults of all ages on a space available basis. These services indude dasses, day trips, nutrition services, health screening services, multi-cultural enridhmen~ and much, mudh more! We strive to ensure a physically and emotionally comfortable environment for all, as well as encouraging sodalization with peers. Please drop in and say hello to our staff and volunteers Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Our center will provide you with updated information on current and upcoming activrties and events. BLOOD PRESSURE Get your blood pressure taken by one of ourfines! Rodeo Hercules Fire Fighters on the Second Wednesday of each month! POOL TABLE The Pool Table is available Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Time: 1:OOpm to 5:00pm ON-GOING ACTIVITIES MONDAYS TaiChi Computer Classes Low Impact Exercise Goodie Store Lunch 8:00am - 9:00am 9:00am - 2:30pm 9:00am 10:30am 11:45am TUESDAY:;! Tai-Chi Art Class Lunch Advance Tap Hula Intermediate Tap Beginner Tap 8:30am 10:00am 11:45am 1:OOpm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 2:45pm 2:45pm-3:45pm 3:45prn4:30pm $3lWeek $3lWeek $3lWeek $3lWeek WED~ESDAYS Various Crafts Card Group Lunch Computer Class Computer Class 9:00am 9:00am - 4:00pm 11 :45am 2:00pm-3:00pm 3:00prn4:00pm TH\.lRSDAYS TaiChi Card Group Lunch Bingo 8:00am 9:00am - 4:00pm 11:45am 1:00pm FRIDAYS TaiChi Low Impact Aerobics Bingo For Goodies Lundh Line Dancing 8:00am 9:00am 10:30am 11:45am 1:OOpm-2:00pm $3lWeek Free 'Hercules Senior Center is the host to the C.C. Cafe Monday through Friday: suggested donation is $1.75. Reservation must be made one day in advance before 12:30pm. COMPUTER CLASS Would you like to learn the basics of computers? Learn to do letters, balance your checkbook, make a personal appointment calendar and more! Beverly Kegel will teach you in this hands-on class. Mondays Call fora time Free Winter 2002 Herculean . 25 �Senior Services ADULT TAP AND HULA DANCE CLASS HERCULES SENIOR CENTER 2002-2003 TRAVEL SCHEDULE Join us for fun and exercise! You will become adept at basic tap dance steps while reaming dance routines choreographed to music of the 30's, 40's and 50's. A new class being offered this Fall is Hu[a Hawaiian style. Carol Rose is a local instructor with over 35 years in the field. She had her own dance studio and holds a State of Ca[ifomia Teaching Credential. EXTENDED TR[PS W[TH PREM[ER WORLD TOURS Tuesday 1:00pm-2:00pm 2:00pm-2:45pm 2:45pm-3:45pm 3:45pm-4:30pm Ongoing Advance Tap Hu[a Intermediate Tap Beginner $3lweek $3lweek $3lweek $3lweek San Antonio RivelWa[k New Year - 6 Days December 29, 2002 - January 3, 2003 Country Roads of Italy - March 17, 2003 Gardens and Mansions - May 17, 2003 (New Orleans & Mississippi Gu[f Coast) The Great Pacific Northwest - Ju[y 13, 2003 (Seatt[e) Canyonlands - October 26, 2003 (Las Vegas-Laughlin, NV) EXTENDED TRIPS W[TH COLETIE VACATIONS Sunny Portugal (Estoril Coast &A[garve) September 18, 2003 Canada's At[antic Coast June HICAP HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING ADVOCACY PROGRAM Did your HMO increase your monthly premium from $0 to $20, $30 or more per month? Having problems with a denial of payment by Medicare? Do you know that starting February 1st you can use your Medicare Card at participating pharmacies and save 10 to 47% on prescription drugs? [f you want answers to these questions and many more, call and make a H[CAP appointment. Counseling sessions are free and confidential. A trained experienced counselor is available on the 1st Monday of each month at the Hercu[es Senior Center from 9:00-11 :00 am, call (510) 799-8219. C.C. CAFE All people 60 and over get out of the house and have something nutritious to eat. Live healthier, socialize and have a little fun while you're at it. Visit Hercu[es C.C. Cafe at the Senior Center, 111 Civic Drive, Monday through Friday at 11 :30 am. The big lunch is served for a suggested donation of $1.75. That's the best deal in town! Call (510) 799-8219 a day in advance before 12:30 pm for reservations. Your first meal is on us! Enroll with Westcat at (510) 724-7433 for free transportation to C.C. Cafe. Give it a try. You won't regret it! 26 Winter 2002 Herculean Day and over night trips with Go[den West Trave[ Christmas in the Beautifu[ Sierra Foothills (2 Days at Jackson Rancheria) December 5&6, 2002 Call about over night Reno trips and day trips to Jackson. For more infonmation on the above vacations and for Extended Trips with Collette Vacations and Premier World Tours, please contact Janet Bewley at the Hercules Senior Center (510) 799-a219. AEROBIC LINE DANCING CLASS Exercise to lively music and [earn popular line and circle dances at the same time! This aerobic workout is an hour long and is designed for all levels of partiCipants. Dances are broken down step by step in this fun and invigorating class. Classes indude proper warm-up and cool-down sections, approximately 40 minutes of aerobic conditioning and abdominal work. Location: Days: Time: Fee: Hercu[es Senior Center Fridays 1:00pm-2:00pm $3 per week �Youth Services BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE FEES The following fees are effective for 02-03 school year at Hanna Ranch, Lupine and Ohlone Child Care Centers. These fees are based upon a four week billing period and do not include holidays and scheduled in-service (non-student) days. **Multi-Child 10% Discount for all Children's Programs - 10% discount on total program fees for families with two or more children enrolled in the same program. 15% of fees to be used for facility construction and maintenance. Five-Dav Care Kinder Grades1 -3 Grades 4-6 Care 7:30am-8:30am Care 6:30am-8:30am Dismissal to 5:00pm Dismissal to 6:30pm Three-Day Care AM Care 7:30am-8:30am AM Care 6:30am-8:30am Dismissal to 5:00pm Dismissal to 6:30pm Late Payment Fee Registration Fee Late Pick-Up Fee $54 $108 $310 $403 $54 $108 $155 $248 $54 $108 $140 $233 $32.50 $65 $186 $242 $32.50 $65 $93 $149 $32.50 $65 $84 $140 $20 for first late payment $35 $1 per minute/per child AM KINDER PROGRAM The AM Kinder Program is for children attending Kindergarten from 11 :00am-2:30pm at Ohlone Child Care and 11 :30am-3:00pm at Hanna Ranch Child Care. These fees are based on a four week billing period. Five-Day Care AM Care 6:30am-11:30am AM Care 8:30am-11 :30am PM Care 2:30pm-5:00pm PM Care 2:30pm-6:30pm Late Payment Fee Registration Fee Late Pick-up Fee Kinder $310 $186 $155 $248 Three-Day Care AM AM PM PM Care Care Care Care 6:30-11:30am 8:30-11 :30am 2:30pm-5:00pm 2:30pm-6:30pm Kinder $162 $97 $93 $149 $20 for first late payment $35 $3 per 10 minutes/per child TINY TOTS PRE-SCHOOL FEES These fees are based on a four week billing cycle. Pre-Kinders MIW/F 9:00am-12:00pm Resident Non-Resident $132 $139 Late Payment Fee Registration Fee Late Pick-up Fee $20 for first late payment $35 $3 per minute/per child Fees Little Learners TITH 9:00am-11 :OOam Resident Non-Resident Fees $58 $62 SUMMER/ANNUAL DAY CAMPS These fees are based on a weekly billing cycle. They do not affect the Youth and Teen Camp. See Leafiet or fiyer for weekly fee schedules. Five-Day Care Non-Resident Resident Late Payment Fee $15 for first late payment Reg istration Fee $20 deposit for each week Core 8:30am-5:00pm $126.50 $141 $140 $155 Extended 6:30am-6:30pm reserved ThreeRDay Care Late Pick-up Fee $1 per minute/per child Core 8:30am-5:00pm $76 $85 $83 Extended 6:30am-6:30pm $93.50 Winter 2002 Herculean 27 �Youth Services BEFORE/ AFTERSCHOOL CHILD CARE Chid Care Programs run from Sept.-June and are for children in grades K-5. This is a recreation program that provides your chiC a safe. supervised and fun place to go before and after school. The children enjoy themselves with a variety of adM!ies. rouding crafts, games, sports, a fun fitness program, clubs, cultural appreciation, and life skills. During the day a short ttme is allotted for the children to start their homework. Child Care Programs are offered at Ohlone, Lupine, and I-IaR1a R.2 -,m ct-JId Care Centers. For more information please contact the Child Care Coordinators listed below. TINY TOTS TIlY TCG :xogram is a preschool experience for children 3 and 4 years old. The program is designed to develop the "whole dWi:f. OvI qualified and caring staff assist your child in developing confidence and self-esteem. Children will learn iespoilSilii •. and independence. Social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and creative aspects of the child's development are W1dua.ed in each day's program. All children in Tiny Tots must be completely toilet trained. No diapers or pull ups. Space is limited. Tiny Tots programs are offered at the three Child Care Centers listed below. For more information, please contact Diana Fall at (510) 799-8259. *A fee of $35 is required at the time of registration. Registration for Before/After School Child Care and Tiny Tots is now open to the public. For more information on registration, please contact the Program Coordinators at the phone numbers listed below. A fee of $35.00 is required at lime of registration for Child Care & Tiny Tots. Camps require a $20.00 non-refundable and non-transferable deposit for each week reserved. me Beverty Dupree at 245-4803 Hanna Ranch Child Care Center 2480 Refugio Valley Road UCense 0.070215103 28 Winter 2002 Herculean Diana Fall at 799-8259 Lupine Child Care Center 1905 Lupine Road License No. 070209101 Gwendolyn Hill at 799-8224 Ohlone Child Care Center 1616 Pheasant Drive License No. 070210873 �Youth Services SPECIAL DAY CAMPS The City of Hercules Recreation and Community SelVices Department is offering Special Day Camps throughout the school year for grades K-5. Operation hours are from 6:30am to 6:30pm and are located at our Child Care facilities. All camps are on a first come, first selVe basis and are charged separately from our current Child Care programs. All participants interested are encouraged to register four weeks prior to the starting date of the camp. Please keep the following camp dates in mind: HOLIDAY CAMP The Holiday Camp will be held December 23, 26, 272002 and December 30-31 January 2, 3, 2003 at the Hanna Ranch Child Care site. The Camp will be dosed on January 1, 2003. Public registration begins on November 18 thru December 13, 2002 and Late reg istration begins on December 16 thru 20, 2002, at the Community/Swim Center. PRESIDENTS DAY CAMP The Presidents Day Camp will be held from February 18-21, 2003 at the Lupine Child Care site. Priority registration begins December 30, 2002 thru January 10,2003. Public registration begins January 13, 2003 thru February 7, 2003 and Late registration begins February 10-14, 2003, at the Community/ Swim Center. SPRING CAMP The Spring Camp will be held from April 21-25, 2003 at the Ohlone Child Care site. Priority registration begins March 314, 2003. Public registration begins March 17 thru April 11, 2003 and Late registration begins April 14-18, 2003, at the Community/Swim Center. CHILD CARE JOB OPENINGS Are you at least 18 years old and looking for a year round part-time job with benefits in the exciting child care field?? The City of Hercules has openings for: Children's Program Aides Starting at $7.45/hr + benefits Children's Program Leaders Starting at: Leader I: $8.73/hr + benefits Leader II: $9.64/hr + benefits For more information or to apply, please call: (510) 799-8204 r REGISTRATION IS BEING TAKEN " FOR THE HERCULES TINY TOTS PROGRAM Three Child Care sites available: Ohlone Child Care 1616 Pheasant Lupine Child Care 1905 Lupine Hanna Ranch Child Care 2480 Refugio Valley Road Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays ONLY For more information, please contact Diana Fall at (510) 799-8259 Give your child a chance to socialize with other children his/her own age. \..Music, Art, Language, Physical deVeJOpme ~ BE A MENTOR FOR OUR CITY OF HERCULES TEENIYOUTH COUNCIL The City of Hercules TeenlYouth Council is seeking you as a Mentor. The greatest gifts a Mentor can provide for our Teen/ Youth are Experience, Friendship, Guidance and Professional Expertise in following their dreams. If you are interested in becoming a Mentor, please contact Janine Shaheed at (510) 799-4630. Winter 2002 Herculean 29 �Teen Activity Program CI1Y OF HERCULES TEEN/ YOUTH COUNCIL The TeenlYouth Council is busy helping with Community Activities and Even ts. Our active Teens and Youths are demonstratin g leadersh ip skills, teamwork through their participation in such events as making presentations and re ports to ou r C ity Council and Community Service Commission. Some of the current citywide events the Teen/ Youth Council are working on are the Coffee House on Fridays, Senior Citizen Appreciation Luncheon, 3rd Annual Halloween Haunted House, Community Clean-Up Day and the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. This successful program recruits active members from the Hercules Middle/High School and Hercules residents. If you enjoy working in your community and are great with making decisions for your peers, this is the program for you. All members must be 6th-12th graders, a resident of Hercules or attending the Hercules Middle/High School. If you are interested in getting to know more about the TeenlYouth Council, you may attend our meetings held at the Hercu les TeenlYouth Resource Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 3:00pm-4:00pm. Due to the popularity of this innovative group, we are currently enlisting City of Hercules teen and youth volunteers. If interested, you can join now and apply for membership for the next term of September 1,2002 through August 31,2003. The TeenlYouth Council would like to announce their new officers fo r the year 2002-2003: Senior Advisor Senior Advisor Ashley Connelley Graham Go/dbeck President First Vice President Second Vice President Treasurer Secretary CoITesponding Secretary He/eyna Esto/as Jamar Taylor Emerald Mitchell Lauren Fitzgerald Mar/ene Wong Katy Eckman Applications can be obtained from the Hercules Community/ Sv.im Center or the Hanna Ranch Child Care site. Please rontact Janine Shaheed, TeenlYouth Coordinator at (510) 799-4630 or Beverly Dupree, Youth Services Coordinator at (510) 245-4803. 30 V.-inrer 2002 Herculean TEEN HANG OUT &RESOURCE CENTER FOR GRADES 9-12 During the school year, does your teen need access to a computer orthe internet? Need some homework assistance? Looking for a safe environment after school foryour teen to attend? The Resource Center now has access to the Hercules Library Connecton to assist with writing essays, reports and to check out books. The City of Hercules Teen Resource Center provides 9th-12th graders an opportunity to use computers with intemet access and general homework assistance. For more information, please contactJanine Shaheed, YouthfTeen Coordinator at (51 0) 799-4630 or (51 0) 7998291. Location: Time: Days: Fees: Community/Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road Teen Resource Center 3:30pm-5:30pm Monday through Thursday $2.00 Drop-in HERCULES LIBRARY CONNECTION! The City of Hercules has commenced a limited library service that is now available to Hercules res idents. Residents are now able to pick up reserved books in the Computer Center, located at the Hercules Community/Swim Center. Library cardholders wil l have access to library databases, the collection of the County Library system via two new computer terminals; search the Internet and request materials. All requested materials are sent to the Community/Swim Center site for pick up. A new library book drop has now been installed and is open 24 hours outside the Community Center. Look for details aboutlhe availability of this exciting new service as they become available on the Contra Costa County Library's home page (www.ccclib.org), on fiyers at nearby branch libraries and at the Hercu les Swim Center. For more information, please call the Community/Swim Center at (51 0) 799-8291. �TH.E. S.P.O.T. (Teens of Hercules Empowering through Spirit, Perseverance, Out Reach, & Teamwork) is just the spot to be to get help with those challenging homework assignments and to socialize with your peers in an exciting, fun, safe environment. Our skillful trained homework specialists are there to provide assistance in all areas. Our staff will provide arts & crafts, sports, and a variety of activities and events catered exclusively for 6th, 7th & 8th graders. Before school, The S.P.O.T is conveniently located at the Community Swim center, 2001 Refugio Valley Rd., directly across from the middle school, and after school The S.P.O.T is located in the multi purpose room at the Middle School, 1900 Refugio Valley Rd. This program consists of four sessions per school year. Most sessions are ten weeks each, for both the AM and PM programs. Participants must sign up for each session. Deposit of $20.00 will be required to reserve your space per week. This will be credited towards your tuition fee. A one time annual registration fee of $35.00 will be required per school year. These fees are neither refundable nor transferable. A multi child 10% sibling discount can apply. We are currently accepting applications for this program. This Program fills up quickly. Don't miss out , sign up today for the fall program beginning with Session #1 August 27, 2002-November 1, 2002. For more information please call Beverly Dupree, Youth Services Coordinator, (510) 245-4803 or 510-799-8291. 3DAY Weekly 3-Days 10 Weeks 5day Weekly SDays 10 weeks 6:30am-7:30 am $9.00 $81.00 $IS.OO $13S .. 00 6:30am- 8:30am $18.00 $162.00 $30.00 $270.00 ,I),!i'iil1ER SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM 3-Days . .. ... .. Weekly 3-Days 10 Weeks 5-days Weekly 5-Days 10 weeks 2:30pm·5:30pm $21.00 $189.00 $3S.00 $31S .. 00 2:30pm- 6:30pm $36.00 $324.00 $60.00 $S40.00 In-Service days and Holiday Camp fees not included in the session or in weekly fee . Sixth graders only are entitled to attend holidays camps. Summer Camp is opened for all Middle School grades. Please refer to the camp Program Coordinator for tuition fees and location. All fees must be paid prior to attendance in the program. No Exceptions! Winter 2002 Hearculean 31 �es§ Hours of Operation Mondav -Thursdav 9am -10pm Fridav 9am -1pm Saturdav 9am -2pm Sundav CLOSED *No personal trainer 011 site* Cardia Machines • • • • Weight Machines 2 Treadmills 2 Cross Trainers 2 Bikes 1 Stairmaster • • • • • • • *Youth Fees: Adult Fees: Daily Drop-in Rates: $2 residents/non-residents Daily Drop-in Rates: $3 residents/non-residents Dynamite Pass: (10 visits) $15 residents $20 non-residents Dynamite Pass: (10 visits) $25 residents $30 non-residents Avid Athlete Pass: (25 visits) $37.50 residents $50 non-residents Avid Athlete Pass: (25 visits) $50 residents $ 7 5 non-residents "Youths between the ages of 13· 16 ) f U5t be accompanied by an adult Smith Machine Incline/ Decline Benches Dumbelf Set (5751bs) lat Pulfdown/ Row Combo Leg ext/ Curl Combo Bicep/Tricep Combo Muti-press Machine Located at: Hercules Community Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Rd (S 10) 799-8291 �Sports & Fitness 7 ON 7 ADULT MEN'S FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming a Men's Flag Football League. The league is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 14 with a minimum of 7 players. League fees include the following: staff, referees, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top 4 teams make playoffs), shirts forthe Champions of the playoffs and trophies for the 1st and 2nd place finishers of the regular season, Teams must provide their own uniforms or TShirts that are similar in color and have numbers on the front or back, There must be a minimum of 4 teams to run the league with a maximum of 8 teams being admitted. Rules, regulations and league schedules will be discussed at the Manager's meeting, to be announced. Deadline: Team fees and rosters need to be turned in no later than Thursday, February 6, 2003. Fee: $400 per team. There is an additional $5 fee for every non-resident player on each team. Location: When: Times: Hanna Ranch Park Sunday Afternoons 10:00am, 11:15am & 12:30pm 21112-A Sun GIRLS ELEMENTARY BASKETBALL FOR AGES 10-12 The Girls Elementary Basketball Program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball, with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills, as well as improving hand-eye coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fees include the following: a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, two rounds of league games and playoffs, referees, and awards at the conclusion of the playoffs. The league is open to girls between the ages of 10-12, with beginner to advanced skill levels. Participants must provide a copy of their birth certificate at the time of registration. There will be an information meeting to discuss the rules and regulations Friday, March 28, 2003 at 6:00pm at the Community Swim Center. For more information, please call the Sports Coordinator at (510) 799-8295. 02106-04/06 Individuals are encouraged to sign-up on the player interest list for possible placement on teams. If interested or need more information, please call the Sports Coordinator at (510) 799-8295. The league needs a rninimum enrollment of 32 participants. Practice times are listed below. Games will be played on Friday evenings and Saturday momings, with each team usually playing one game per week. Location: Fees: Community/Swim Center $75 Residentl$85 Non-Resident 11713-A 11713-B 11713-C 11713-0 MonlWed MonlWed TuesfThur TuesfThur 04/07-06/07 04/08-06/07 04/08-06/07 04108-06/07 4:00prn-5:15pm 5:00pm-6:15prn 4:00pm-5: 15pm 5:00pm-6:15pm Priority registration for Hercules residents only is from 01/06 to 01/31. Open registration for residents and non-residents is from 02/01 to 04107 or until the league is full. Winter 2002 Herculean 33 �Sports & Fitness TENNIS FACILITIES AVAILABLE! Tennis Court Rules and Regulations signs are posted at all City tennis facilities. These tennis facilities are available to the public by rental permit or on a first-come, first-serve basis. Hours and Fees Refugio VaJley Tennis Complex: Refugio VaJley Road & Pheasant Drive Daily 7 am to 4 pm @ $4/hour/per court Daily 4 to 10 pm @ $5.50/hour/per court Sat/Sun/Holidays @ $6/hour/per court Except Mondays & Tuesdays from 3 to 7 pm and Saturdays 3 to 5 pm for City Lessons Foxboro Tennis Courts: 1025 Canterbury Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Woodfield Tennis Courts: 1919 Lupine Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Tennis Court Reservations Tennis court reservations are available to Hercules residents only; there is a one-hour minimum on all tennis court facilities. Reservations are accepted at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Tournament Play: Recognized Community Organization $6/hour/court Private Organizations $12 per hour/court Commercial Use $15 per hour/court YOUTH & ADULT TABLE TENNIS This program is designed to provide competitive table tennis action for all youth who want to improve their knowledge and skill of the game. The tennis tables used are approved by the U.S. Table Tennis Association and the International Table Tennis Federation. Join the crowd forthis exciting program for an annual membership fee and drop-in pass. Location: 51708 Ohlone Community Center, 190 Turquoise Fri 7:00pm-10:00pm Sat 1O:OOam- 4:00pm Play is supervised by registered volunteers of the Hercules Table Tennis Program. Fees: Annual Adult Membership: Drop-in 20 Pass Fee: Annual You1h Membership: Drop-in 20 Pass Fee: Annual Family Membership: Adult: Youth: Ages 19 & up $20 Res/$23 Non-Res $30 Res/$32 Non-Res Ages 6 to 18 $10 res/$12 non-res $20 Jr. Pass Ages 6-12 $25 Teen Pass Ages 13-18 2nd member and up $10 Res/1 2 Non-Res $5 Res/$6 Non-Res Fees must be paid at the Community/Swim Center. Each participant must bring hMle< receipt to Ohlone Community Center. Court Rules And Regulations: 1. Tennis shoes must be worn 2. Courts are available on a first come, first serve basis or by reservation 3. Drop-in play is limited to one hour and fifteen minutes 4. Waiting players must be present to hold position for play 5. Court reservations pre-empt non-reserved court play 6. City sponsored programs have priority 7. No food on tennis courts 8. No bike riding, roller skating or skateboarding on tennis courts 9. City sponsored lessons ONLY, no public instruction. 10. Tennis Tournaments by permit ONLY! 11. Tennis Court Rules And Regulations Will Be Enforced 12. No alcoholic beverages allowed at any park or courts. Call 799-8291 for further information. 34 ·Winter 2002 Herculean OPEN GYM PASSES The City of Hercules Community/Swim Center Complex has open gym passes available for residents and nonresidents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry, while the nonresident passes are for convenience only and are set at the regular drop-in rate. Open Gym Passes are valid throughout the year. Dynamite Pass 10 visits Adult $25 Res/$30 Non-Res Youth $15 Res/$20 Non-Res Avid Athlete 25 visits Adult $50 Res/$75 Non-Res Youth $37 Res/$50 Non-Res �Sports & Fitness J AZZERCISE CLASS Jazzercise is a total body-conditioning program designed for everyone at every fitn ess level. Each 60 minute class of easy to follow fun choreography includes a gentle warm-up, 30-35 minute aerobic workout, muscle toning and strengthening segment with weights, and a stretch finale. The great cardiovascular workout with resistance training and stretching will increase your muscle tone, flexibility, balance, strength and endurance. The routines are choreographed to today's hottest music including Top 40 , jazz, country, funk and classics. Gymnasium for Rent Join at any time! No membership fees! Instructor: Location: Days : Kimberly Moffat (510) 724-7279 Community/Swim Center Mon - Thurs at 6:30pm Tues & Thurs at 9:30am Sat & Sun at 9:00am Fees: Drop-in : $7.00 6-Week Pass: $69.00 EFT' Month Pass: $36.00 What to bring: Mat, bottled water and hand weights *Electronic Funds Transfer ADULT OPEN GYM BASKETBALL! VOLLEYBALL Now you can rent the Community/Swim Center Gymnasium for Basketball or Volleyball practices, games and/or business recreational games! The gym is available on a limited basis. Reservations will only be acoepted with a completed application and payment for the hours rented. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. All contact regarding the reservations, fees, rental time and on s~e ooordination will be arranged with the original applicant only. Reservations will not be taken more than one (1) month in advance or less than two (2) weeks priorto the planned activ~. An attendant will be present during the entire event. Adult supervision is required by applicant during the event. Applicants interested in renting the gym are encouraged to view the facil~ prior to renting. The gym has a maximum capacity of 100 persons for a sports event. Open gym period s are ongoing. Players, beginners to advanced, are encouraged to drop in. Come on down for an energetic game of Basketball or Volleyball!! 'Standard rental includes the main room w~h two (2) portable basketball un~ or two (2) volleyball units, portable bleachers and indoor bathroom. Advanced Payment Required Location: Fee: Fees: (Two hour minimum) One day rental $50 Res/$60 Non-Res per hour 3 or more days $30 Res/$40 Non-Res per hour Gymnasi um, 2001 Refugio Valley Road $3.00 per adult $2.00 per youth Adult Open Gym Basketball Mon Adult B'ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16yrs &up Ad ult B'ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16yrs&up Thu Adult Open Gym Volleyball Tues Adult V'Ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16yrs & up Wed Adult VBall 7:45-10:00 pm 16yrs&up Youth Open Gym Basketball 'Mon-Fri Youth B'ball 11 :00am-4:00 pm 9-16 yrs ('SUMMER TIME ONLy) For more information, please call (510) 799-8291. Attention local businesses!1 The gymnasium is now available for public use for etther Volleyball or Basketball, Monday through Friday from 12 noon to 2:00pm. Note: Open gym programs are not available during league programs. Winter 2002 Herculean 35 �City of Hercules P:r.,esents thi~ Grand 0I!J~,lling ' of~ .. "..,- ';'iii ","!i;' ~ .' . Come Join the Fun out in the Sun!! Location: Woodfi eld Park, 1919 Lupine Road, next to Hercules Elementary School SKATE PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P~rk Hou rs are 3,00 pm to Dusk (school Year) Park Hours are 10 a.m. to Dusk CSummerlWeekends) Park may be dosed for repairs during o perating ho urs :\0 Skateboarding or in-li ne skating on wet surfaces Skateboard ing and in-line skating are hazardous activities Skate at your own risk! Skateboards and in-line skate only ~o bicycles, motorized vehicles or scooters allowed Helme ts , knee padS, and elbow pads required at all times! , .~ ;. Failu re to wear helmets, knee pads, and elbow pads will subj ect persons to citation! Skating o n park cu rbs, parking lot, and entrance sidewa lk pro hibited. No graffiti o r ragging )10 glass bo tt les Dispose o f [l11sh in trash receptacles No SJnoking, Alcohol or Drugs. Spectarors must remain seated in bleachers No unautho rized p ieces of equipment, obs[acles or apparatus may be bro ught imo the skate area If these Rules & Regulations are not followed, tbe skate pari< will be cIosed until further notice. .. .: �Aquatics ANNOUNCEMENT: THE SWIMMING POOL WILL BE CLOSED FROM NOVEMBER 22,2002 AND WILL RE-OPEN FEBRUARY 3, 2003! Swim Passes Discount Swim Passes are available for residents and nonresidents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry. Non-resident passes are available for convenience only, with rates set at the regular drop-in rate. Participants with swim passes will be allowed into the facility 15 minutes earlier than general public for public swim sessions. Dynamite Pass (10 visits) Frequent! Swimmer (25 visits) Adult Youth Adult Youth $25 res $15 res $62.50 res $37.50 res $30 $20 $75 $50 non-res non-res non-res non-res Lap Swimming Are you ready to begin a steady pool exercise program again? Why not come to the Hercules Swim Center to strengthen, stretch, and tone all your muscles. The pool will be open for lap swim during inclement weather unless dangerous conditions exist. Lap lane will be avai lable during Public Swim until pool attendance reaches 250. Fee: $3 Adults (18 years and up) $2 Youth (14-17 years) $2 Seniors (55 years and older) Winter/Spring Schedule Man Tuesl ThursiFri Mon/Wed/Fri A40nlTueslThursiFri Sat!Sun 12:00pm 02103-05/30 03/03-03/31 03/31-05/30 05/03-06/01 6:30pm-8:00pm 11:30am-I:00pm 11:30am-I:00pm 10:00am- *No lap swim hours on Wednesday evenings. Spring! Summer lap swimming hours will be announced in the Spring Herculean issue! Hercules Master Swim Club (HMSC) Pacific Masters Swimming (PMS) is an organized swimming program for adults ages 19 and over. Individual members may participate in a variety of ways ranging from recreational lap swimming to international competition, however participants are not required to compete as a member of the club. Some members join for health, fitness, comradery, or just plain fun! When you become a member of the United States Master Swimming (USMS), you are automatically covered for addibonal accident and liability insurance during ali sanctioned events and workouts. In addition, you will receive a subscription to SWIM magazine, a national swimming and fitness publication, and a PMS Newsletter in every issue. Membership also includes borrowing privileges from the PMS library, and the privilege of participating in any PMS water event, clinic, and training groups. For further information, please contact our Aquatics Coordinator at 799-8291 or 799-8296. Location: Fees: Main Pool $25 Annual USMS Membership Fee $25 for 10 visits $40 for 20 visits $60 for 30 visit pass $200 for full season 20909-A Winter/Spring Schedule MonTuesi ThursiFri 02103-05/30 Mon/Wed/Fri 03/03-03/31 Monday - Friday 03/31-05/30 Sat/Sun 05/03-06/01 6:30pm-8:00pm 11:30am-I:00pm 11:30am-I:00pm 10:00am-12:00pm 'No Master Swim hours on Wednesday evenings. Master swimmers may swim during regularly scheduled lap swim hours. Spring/Summer Master swim hours will be announced in the Spring Herculean issue! Winter 2002 Herculean 37 �Aquatics Private Pool Rentals Reserve the pool for your own private pariy! Rental fee includes: exclusive use of the main pool andlor play pool (Play Pool requires additional fee); grass areas, BSQ grill, locker room , no alcohol or smoking permitted. Limited availability. Small Private Pool Rental Only-(75 person maximum, Ages 9 and underr Residents $40/hour Deposit: $350 Non-Residents $60/hour Deposit: $350 Combined Pool RentalsHourly Rates 1-20 persons $50 Resl$60 Non-Res 1-50 persons $75 Res/$90 Non-Res $125 Resl$150 Non-Res 51-100 persons 101-150 persons $150 Res/$180 Non-Res 151-250 persons $200 Res/$240 Non-Res Deposit:: Deposit: Deposit: Deposit: Deposit: $350 $350 $350 $350 $350 'There must be at least one adutt chaperon (age 18 or over) for every ten (10) children in attendance. *Certificate of insurance is required for all pool rentals. These rates are specified under facility rental rates. CPR for the Professional Rescuer Challenge Course and Lifeguard Training Challenge Course These courses involve testing only for CPR for the Professional Rescuer (CPRFPR) Lifeguard Training and FirstAid in order to renew certification. Prerequisffes: 15 years of age, pass a swim skills test, previous certification in Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguard and CPRFPR. BRING YOUR OWN MASK Participants have only one attempt at skills and written test unless their certifications are current InstJUctor: Anita Roger-Fields CPRFPRonly Lifeguard Training CPRFPR & First Aid CPR Challenge Fri 20902-A 01/17 20902-8 Fri 05/30 Fee: $25 resi$30 non-res $50 resi$60 non-res 5:00pm-8:00pm 5:00pm-8:00pm Lifeguard Training Challenge ThlFri 03106-03/07 20902-0 ThlFri 06/06-06107 20902-E Jobs! Lifeguards Needed! If interested in becoming a lifeguard, please give us a call. We have opportunitie~ in the momings and evenings, For more information, please call: (510) 799-8228 38 Winter 2002 Herculean 6:00pm-9:30pm 6:00pm-9:30pm Water Safety Instructor Course This course will train to teach the American Red Cross Swimming Courses. Future instructors will learn how to use course materials, develop lesson plans, conduct classes , evaluate students, and complete course records. Instmctor: Fee: Anna Roger-Fields $125 res'S135 non-res (including materials) Pre-requisftes -17 yrs of age by the end of the course, demonstrate Level VI swimming ability. Pass a precourse written and water safety skills test. Man & Thursday 04115-05115 6:00pm-l 0:00pm +Two Dates of Sat or Sun To Be Announced dates may also include some Tuesdays or Fridays �Aquatics Title 22 First Aid for Public Safety Personnel Life g uard T rai ning This comprehensive course provides American Red Cross certification in Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid. Students will learn how to handle special rescue equipment and The purpose of this oourse is to meet the specialized First Aid and CPR Training requirements of the CalifomiaAdministrative Code - 1i~e 22 required for Lifeguards, Police Officers, and Fire Fighters. This oourse will provide these First Responders with the knowledge and skills they need to help sustain life until more advanced help arrives. The oourse oontains five (5) units. Students must successfully oomplete every unit to beoome certified. Prerequi s~es: Current Certification in CPRFPR. Lifeguard training, which indudes CPRFPR taken ooncurrently or oompleted within 30 days of the start of the session. Instructor. Fee: emergency situations. Prerequisites: 15 years of age by last class session and pass a swim skills test which indudes: 1) Swimming 500 yards continuously using front crawl with rythmic breathing and breaststroke 2) Swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive to a depth of 7-10 feet retrieve a 10 pound object, return to surfaoe and swim 20 yards back to thestarting point holding the object with both hands while keeping your faoe out of the water. Instructor. Fee: Session I: MfTh 02111-03/11 6:00pm-9:30pm +two dates on Sat or Sun to be announced +Tuesday on 3/4102 Session II: MWlTh 05/14-06/12 6:00pm-9:30pm +One date on Sat or Sun to be announced Anita Roger-Fields $125/Resident-$130/Non-resident 20910-A MfTrTh June 30 & July 1, 3, 7, 8 7:30 -10:30pm Anita Roger-Fields $125 resl$135 non-res UPCOMING PROGRAMS FOR SPRING/SUMMER 2003 • • • • And Group Lessons Adult Lessons Swim Team Public Swim more ... Winter 2002 Herculean 39 �HOW TO REGISTER GENERAL INFORMATION 1 . All registration is on a first come, first serve basis unless specified in the course description . 2 . Pre-registration for all programs is recommended. We encourage participants to register at least one week in advance of the course starting date. 3. Please make checks and/or money orders payable to the CITY OF HERCULES. 4 . All registration fees must be accompanied by a completed registration form. A waiver of liability is also required for certain activities as specified in the course description. 5. A $5.00 late registration fee will be added to all registration received one hour prior to a course starting time and/or after a course has begun. The late registration fee will not be added to some extended course sessions until after the second class meeting as specified in the course description. 6. Some courses may be canceled or combined due to lack of registration. 7. Proof of residency will be asked upon registration. Driver's license, utility bill or other form of identification is acceptable. RESIDENTS ARE THOSE WHO RESIDE WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF HERCULES. 8 . Registration and payment for one session does not guarantee enrollment in subsequent sessions, unless payment is received in full for all applicable sessions. 9. Parents/Guardians must register their children if under the age of 18. 10. If there are changes in the course schedule or if the course is full, you will be notified by our staff prior to the cl ass starting date. 11. A mail drop is provided near the main entrance to the o.ffice if registration is received after regular business hours. PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF CASH PAYMENTS. REFUNDITRANSFER POLICY 1. Refunds and/or transfers will be granted on or before the first class meeting. No refunds or transfers will be granted after the first class meeting. There is a $10.00 service charge on all refunds/transfers initiated by the participant. 2. If the course is canceled by the Hercules Recreation and Community Services, the participant will have the option of transferring to a similar program, or will be granted a full refund. 3. Refunds may be given after a course has begun due to a particular medical condition if a doctor's note is provided. These refunds are at the discretion of the Recreation Supervisor. -1-0 Winter 2002 Herculean WALK-IN REGISTRATION 1. All walk in registrations are accepted at the Community Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Office hours are Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm , and Friday, 9:00am to 5:00 pm. 2. Pre-registration is recommendedforall programs at least one week prior to the starting date of the course. MAIL-IN REGISTRATION 1. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure. Copies of the registration form maybe made if more forms are necessary. 2. Please enclose your payment information. Payments maybe made byVISA, Mastercard, Check, orMoneyOrder. Please do not mail or drop off cash payments. 3. You may mail your registration form and payment to the Hercules Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road , Hercules, CA. 94547. 4. A course receipt will be mailed to you confirming your registration i ntotheclass.lfyou havenotreceivedverification of your reg istration by the first class meeting , please call the Hercules Recreation and Community Services at 510 799-8291 . 5. If your registration check is returned to you, the class is full and you will automatically be placed on a waiting list. PHONE IN REGISTRATION 1. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure for each participant and program you are interested in . Make sure you hav e your VISA or Mastercard information ava il able wh en you call. This information will include the n ame of the card holder, the account number, and the expi ration date. 2. Phone in registration will be accepted during regular business hours and/or b y leaving a voicemail message on our registration line (799-8291) if you are registering by phone after hours , p lease include all the necessary information on the registration form and payment form, including a contact number so our staff may contact you for further information in order to process your registration. REGISTRATION BY FAX 1. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure and fax to (510) 799-8288. VISA and Mastercard payments will only be accepted for fax registration. ON-LINE REGISTRATION 1. Please visit our website at www.cLhercules.ca .us to register for all recreation and aquatic classes via the internet. �City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form Parent/Guardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age): _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ __ __ _ _ __ _ __ __ Daytime Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ Zip Code: _ ____ ,Evening Phone: _ __ __ _ _ __ Address: _ __ _ __ _ __ ~ City: Participant's Name 1. 2. 3. 4. Birth Date (if under l8yr) I \ I I I \ I I Credit Card Type: _ _ _ Mastercard___ VISA Course Number and Title Dates Times Card No. _ _ _ __ _ __ _ ____ Exp. Date__, -, - Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ _ __ __ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _Date: _ __ _ __ __ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities . I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities , and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suits , damages, claims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents and employees from any and all loss , damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature: Date: _ _ __ _ __ __ (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form Parent/Guardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ __ _ __ _ __ Daytime Phone: _ _ _ __ _ _ __ Address: _ __ _ __ _ __ __ City: Zip Code: _ _ _ _ Evening Phone: _ __ __ _ __ _ Participant's Name 1. 2. 3. 4. Birth Date (if under l8yr) I \ \ \ \ \ \ \ Credit Card Type:_ _ _ Mastercard___ VtSA Course Number and Title Dates Times Card No._ _ __ __ _ _ _____ ,Exp. Date__' -' - Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ _ _ _ __ __ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ Date: _ _ __ _ _ __ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities , and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions , suits, damages, claims , or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sust,ain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities . I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents and employees from any and all loss , damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers , agents, or employees. Participant Signature: Date: ___ _ __ __ _ (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) �THEHERCULEAN Advertising Information DESIGN: CAMERA-READY black and white advertisement SUBMIT ADVERTISMENT on a 3 112" floppy or zip disk. *********************** !* ! * ! * * *********************** !* ! * Z 2. ARTICLE SUBMITTAL DUE DATES FOR 2003: Spring - Friday, January 17, 2003 (March publication) Summer - Friday, April IS, 2003 (June publication) Fall - Friday, July IS, 2003 (September publication) Winter - Friday, October 10, 2003 (December publication) SAVE 10% Purchase all four consecutive editions and receive 10% discount. ADVERTISEME T COST PER PUBLICATION 3. ADVERTISEMENT SIZES: *Inside-Eighth Page (BIW) (3 112" W 1 ii' " H) $100.00 Inside-Quarter Page (BIW) (3 JI2" W x 2 vi ' H) $175.00 Inside-Half Page (BIW) (7" W x 4 H) $200.00 Inside-Full Page (BIW) (7" W x S 314" H) $275 .00 Inside Back Page-Full Page (BIW) (7" W X S 314" H) $300.00 Outside Back Cover Half Page (in color) (7" W x 2 $350.00 X 1/2" 11:" H) Additional $20.00 for photo with ad * Hercules Community Non-Profit organizations recognized by the Hercules Community Services Commission will receive one FREE ad per calendar year. * The return of an ad only upon request. Return pages I & 2 of the advertisement contract. 4. METHOD OF PAYMENT: I . Check or money order (please make payable to the City of Hercules) 2. Master card or Visa (in person only for processing). S. PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR AD Mail to: City of Hercules III Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 Attention: Hercnlean Chief Editor, Doreen Mathews Phone: (510) 799-8215 Fax: (510) 799-2521 �THE HERCULEAN Advertising Contract Please complete and return pages 1 and 2 of the advertising contract. 1. DESIGN: o o CAMERA-READY (black and white advertisement and picture) SUBMIT ADVERTISMENTon a 3 1I2f1oppy disk. 2. ARTICLE SUBMITIAL DUE DATES FOR 2003. Select the number of publications o o o Fall Friday, July 18, 2003 (September publication) o Winter Friday, October 10, 2003 (December publication) Spring Friday, January 17, 2003 (March publication) Summer Friday, April 18, 2003 (June publication) 3. ADVERTISEMENT SIZES: • ADVERTISEMENT COST PER PUBLICATION Please select one of the fo llowing advertisement sizes: 0 *Inside-Eighth Page (BIW) (3 112" W x 1 1/2" H) In" W X $ 100.00 0 Inside-Quarter Page (EIW) (3 0 Inside-Half Page (BIW) (7" W x 4 112" H) $200.00 0 Inside-Full Page (BIW) (7" W l( 8 3/4" H) $275.00 0 Inside Back Page-Full Page (BIW) (7" W x 8 3/4" H) $300.00 o Outside Back Cover-Half Page (in color) (7" W x 2 o Additional $20.00 for photo with ad 2 I/T H) 1/2" H) $175.00 $350.00 * Hercules Community Non-Profit organizations recognized by the Hercules Community Services Comntission will receive one FREE ad per calendar year. * The return of the ad only upon request. 4. METHOD OF PAYMENTS: o o Check or money order (please make payable to the City of Hercules) Master Card or Visa (credit card payments must be made in person at City Hall ). �THE HERCULEAN Advertising Contract please print NAMEIBUSINESS/ORGANIZATION ADDRESS STATEIZIP CODE STREET PHONE NUMBER FAX:-'llMllER CONTACT PERSON PHO:-.t: RETURN ORGINIAL AD D YES D NO DATE SIGNATURE ******************************** ** ; * !* SAVE 10% Purchase all four consecutive editions and receive 10% discount. ** ! * :* ! ** ** ******************************** ; �HOW TO REGISTER GENERAL INFORMATION 1. All registration is on a first come, first serve basis unless specified in the course description. 2. Pre-registration for all programs is recommended. We encourage participants to register at least one week in advance of the course starting date. 3. Please make checks and/or money orders payable to the CITY OF HERCULES. 4. All registration fees must be accompanied by a completed registration form. A waiver of liability is also required for certain activities as specified in the course description . 5. A $5 .00 late registration fee will be added to all registration received one hour prior to a course starting time and/or after a course has begun. The late registration fee will not be added to some extended course sessions until after the second class meeting as specified in the course description . 6. Some courses may be canceled or combined due to lack of registration. 7. Proof of residency will be asked upon registration. Driver's license, utility bill or other form of identification is acceptable. RESIDENTS ARE THOSE WHO RESIDE WITHIN THE CITY UMITS OF HERCULES. 8. Registration and payment for one session does not guarantee enrollment in subsequent sessions, unless payment is received in full for all applicable sessions. 9. Parents/Guardians must register their children if under the age of 18. 10. If there are changes in the course schedule or if the course is full, you will be notified by our staff prior to the class starting date. 11. A mail drop is provided near the main entrance to the office if registration is received after regular business hours. PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF CASH PAYMENTS. REFUNOITRANSFER POLICY 1. Refunds and/or transfers will be granted on or before the first class meeting . No refunds or transfers will be granted after the first class meeting . There is a $10.00 service charge on all refunds/transfers initiated by the participant. 2 . If the course is canceled by the Hercules Recreation and Community Services, the participant will have the option of transferring to a similar program , or will be granted a fuJi refund. 3. Refunds may be given after a course has begun due to a particular medical condition if a doctor's note is provided . These refunds are at the discretion of the Recreation Supervisor. WALK-IN REGISTRATION 1. All walk in registrations are accepted at the Community Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Office hours are Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, and Friday, 9:00am to 5:00 pm. 2. Pre-registration is recommended forall programs at least one week prior to the starting date of the course. MAIL-IN REGISTRATION 1. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure. Copies ofthe registration form may be made if more forms are necessary. 2. Please enclose your payment information. Payments maybe madebyVISA, Mastercard, Check, orMoneyOrder. Please do not mail or drop off cash payments. 3 . You may mail your registration form and payment to the Hercules Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, CA. 94547. 4. A course receipt will be mailed to you confirming your reg istration intotheclass.lfyou havenotreceivedverification of your registration by the first class meeting, please call the Hercules Recreation and Community Services at 51 0 799-8291. 5. If your registration check is returned to you , the class is full and you will automatically be placed on a waiting list. PHONE IN REGISTRATION 1. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure for each participant and program you are interested in. Make sure you have your VISA or Mastercard information available when you call. This information will include the name of the card holder, the account number, and the expiration date. 2. Phone in registration will be accepted during regular business hours and/or by leaving a voicemail message on our registration line (799-8291) if you are registering by phone after hours, please include all the necessary information on the registration form and payment form, including a contact number so our staff may contact you for further information in order to process your registration. REGISTRATION BY FAX 1. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure and fax to (510) 799-8288. VISA and Mastercard payments will only be accepted for fax registration. ON-LINE REGISTRATION 1. Please visit our website at www.cLhercules.ca.us to register for all recreation and aquatic classes via the internet. Winter 2002 Herculean 45 �Notes �City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form ParenVGuardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age): _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ __ __ _ Daytime Phone:_ _ _ __ _ __ _ Address:, _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ City: Zip Code: _ _ _ _Evening Phone:_ __ _ _ __ _ _ Participant's Name 1. 2, 3, 4, Birth Date (if under 18yr) \ ,, , ,, ,, Credit Card Type: _ _ _ Mastercard_ __VISA Course Number and Title Dates Times Card No ,_ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ ___ Exp, Date__' __' __ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ _,Date: _ _ __ _ __ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities . I hereby assume the risk of my injuries , or that of said minOl', that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents . or employees. Participant Signature: Date: _ _ _ _ _ _ __ (ParenVGuardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form ParenVGuardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age): _ _ __ _ _ __ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ __ Daytime Phone:, _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ Zip Code: _ _ __ Evening Phone:_ _ __ _ _ _ __ Address: _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ City: Participant's Name 1, 2, 3, 4, Birth Date (if under 18yr) ,,, , ,, ,, Credit Card Type: _ _ _ Mastercard_ __VISA Course Number and Title Dates Times Card No, _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ,Exp, Date__' __' __ Authorized Cardholder Signature: ___ _ ___________ _ _ __ _ _ _ ___Date: _ __ _ __ _ _ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents , and employees from any actions. suits, damages, claims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities . I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers , agents and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees . Participant Signature: Date:_ _ _ _ _ __ __ (ParenVGuardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) �Notes ��WHY ARE 37 MILLION CARS INSURED WITH STATE FARM? Don 't trust just anyone to insure your car, see me: Geoffrey Lavitor i a, Agent Lic.# OC087 03 ,----"" S TATE FARM 844 W illow Ave nu e Suit e A-3 He rc ul es, CA 510-799-7960 ® , IN S URANCE Like a good neighbor, State Farm is th ere ." ' -_ _.... Stole Falm Mutual Automobile Inm anle Company (nol in NJ) S101e form Indemnity Company (NJ) • Home Offices: Bloomington, Illinois slalefarm.(om ™ Your Property May Be Worth Substantially More Than What You Think! Most Real Estate has increased in value during the past few months. I would love to do the market evaluation of your property at no cost to you. Asha· Gill, (510) 245-3335 Golden Sun More Power To You Thinking Of Selling Your Property! I strongly believe that my knowledge about Real Estate in the local area is going to benefit you get the highest possible price for your property � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/c40be64c6d39f014d055cf5e745a0046.pdf 2aca09fcc4d770dd6e97b5848526edab PDF Text Text �City Directory City Manager City Hall-General Information City Hall Fax Community/Swim Center Parks & Recreation Department Hercules Senior Center Finance DepUBusiness License Business/Community Development Public Works & Engineering Inspection Req uest Line City Clerk Personnel - Job Hotline Police Depa rtm ent Rodeo-Hercules Fire District EMERGENCY ONLY 799-8206 799-8200 799-2521 799-829 1 799-8291 799-8219 245-6509 799-8253 799-8241 799-8240 799-82 15 799-8204 799-8260 799-4561 911 City Council 799-8206 Council meets the second & fourth Tuesday of each month. Ed Balico, Mayor Joan ne Ward, Vice Mayor Frank Batara Kris Valstad Trevor Evans-Young Planning Commission 245-6529 For more information regarding meetings, please see our bulletin board at the entrance of the City Hall or call 799-8215. Visit our website at WWWCI.HERCULES.CAUS CITY HALL HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TABLe OF CONTENTS Commission meets the first and third Monday of each month. Mayor's Message City Scene Public Safety Parks aRd Recreation Richard Mitchell Joe Eddy McDonald Richard Wilbur John Cad igan Michael Betschart Community Services Commission 799-8230 Commission meets the second Monday of each month. Kenneth Jell Jagjit Bhambra Ernie Garlit Jay Fort Nancy Cadet Robert Krall Marylyn Judan Hercules Library Commission l ' 2 5 11 Descriptions of classes offered through the Recre;:ttion and Community Services Department can be found online at the City's webs:ite. www.ci.hercu les.ca.us 799-8230 Commission meets the third Thursday of each month. Jacquelyn Harbert Barbara Rowl Jorge Alfaro Andrew Walters Daniel Mah Roberta Alexander Sherry Madfes Chief Editor: Doreen Mathews !-ayout & Design: Faye Flores Jenny Smith Claudette Wade �Mayor's Message Mayor Ed Balico CITY NEWS the soon to be completed 50,000 square foot office building being constructed atthe comer ofLinus Pauling and Alfred Nobel. Venture Corporation has also begun construction of a new 60,000 square foot medical and professional building at the comer of John Muir and Alfred Nobel. As the first building to be seen as one enters the North Sbore Business Park, this building will be an excellent addition to the center and more importantly to the City ofHercules. On behalf of the entire City Council, we extend our sincere congratulations to our new Police Chief, Fred Deltorchio. We all wish him well and are confident he will provide great leadership to ow' Police Department. The City's Library Project has taken its first real steps toward completion. The City Council has selected the firm ofHGAArchitects to prepare the library design. We have also selected the firm ofHathaway Dinwiddie to be the construction manager for the project. A number of community meetings have been held which included the business community, community groups, students and residents to get input on the lIbrary. Actual design work is now underway and construction is anticipated to begin in June 2004. All of us on the City Council also want to extend our best wishes to our now retired Police Chief Mike Tye. Chief Tye retired after a distinguished 31 year law enforcement career, seven of those years as our Police Chief In the past few month, many of you have been asking about the Home Depot and when it is to open. We have been told that they are hoping to open around Thanksgiving ofthis year. I hope you are as excited about this new development as I am. With all the cutbacks at the state level this year, we really need the sales tax dollars that Home Depotwill generate. Just in case you were not aware, a portion of the sales tax (J percent) comes to the City of Hercules to help us pay for services. There are several other notable projects being developed here in our community. Bio Rad is completing another 90,000 square foot addition to their Hercules Campus. In addition, Bio Rad will be leasing Speaking of education. Our Education Commission has now been fomlally organized and atthe tinle of this writing we are recruiting residents to take an active role in tltis most important group. Your City Council will be selecting the members of the Education Commission at the September 23"' meeting of the City COWlcil. With so many members of the community active in school affairs, this body will be an important part of OUf city. School is back in session after a great summer. Please pay attention when you are driving and watch for children who are walking to school in tile mornings and home in the afternoon. They are OUf most precious assets. Fall 2003 Herculean 1 �City Scene Hercules Police NEW POLICE CHIEF APPOINTED Chief Deltorchio is a member of the Rotary Club of Hercules and participates in various local community activities, including the Christmas Coalition, Special Olympics, and Take-A-Kid Fishing. He also coaches youth soccer and is a member of the Civil Service Commission for the City ofBenicia ChiefDeltorchio took over as head of the department in June following the retirement of former ChiefMike Tye. Chief Fred Deltorchio ChiefDeltorchio came to the Hercules Police Department in 2000, as a Police Commander, after working almost eighteen years for the Benicia Police Department. While serving as a sergeant in Benicia's Department, Chief Deltorchio established and commanded their SWAT Team, supervised the Narcotics Unit and administered in-service training. He was awarded the Department's Medal of Valor in 1991. Chief Deltorchio graduated from John F. Kennedy University School ofLaw and is a member ofthe California State Bar. He also has a B.A. in History from California State University, Hayward. ChiefDeltorchio attended the 193"' Session of the FBI National Acaderny. Heholds a Lifetime Community College Teaching Credential and also works with a Bay Area psychological service, providing counseling for officers suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder. Fall 2003 Herculean 2 Chief Deltorcbio and Family �City Scene City Continues To Grow Construction Continues to Change The Face of Hercules The sound ofha=ers and large eartbmovers continues to dominate the landscape as the City experiences tbe construction of new homes, commercial retail buildings, research and development laboratories, medical-offices, and manufacturingindustrial warehouse buildings. Newly approved projects include: • • • • • A Home Depot retail warehouse with an attached garden center is under construction at the Creekside Shopping Center. The building pad is poured, storm drain lines installed, and the walls have been tilted up into place. Tbe former Wells Fargo bank building has been demolished. Home Depot will be opening in November 2003. New tenants are moving in to Hercules Square behind the Shell Gas Station. The new tenants include Legacy Homes, a real estate company, Xtreme Pizza, a sportsrelated family-oriented restaurant, and a mid-west based bank. A new Rite Aid Pharmacy and retail store has broken ground at Turquoise Drive and Sycamore Avenue (across McDonald's restaurant). In the meantime, the old Rite Aid pbarmacy store has been relocated to the former Lucky 's Market building in the Creekside Sbopping Center. Three single-story industrial buildings in the North Shore Business Park have constructed the building walls; there are 17 industrial condominium within the 3 buildings. This project is located adjacent to the Investigen building on Alfred Nobel Drive. Contact Gaye Quinn ofVenture Corporation at (415) 381-1600 for more information. A two-story manufacturing and office building located at the southeast corner of Alfred Nobel and Linus Pauling Drives in the North Shore Business Park have begun grading; this project is located at the entrance to Bio-Rad Laboratories. Contact Brian Tulloch, Tulloch Construction, at (510) 655-3400 for more information. A new industrial-manufacturing building has begun grading on a parcel located north of John Muir Parkway, between Alfred Nobel Drive and San Pablo Avenue. Contact Kevin Mein of Capital Partners at (925) 944-9645 for more information. • • • A new two-story medical-office building has been approved at the entrance to the North Shore Business Park. Construction should be completed in October, 2004. Contact Gaye Quinn of Venture Corporation at (415) 381-1600 for more information. Bio-Rad Laboratories has begun phase II of their building program, which includes a new office, manufacturing and industrial building. Their existing buildings total over 250,000 square feet of corporate offices, research and development laboratories, and over 600 employees. The New Pacific Properties builders consisting of Warmington Homes, Lyon Homes, Santa Clara Valley Housing Corporation and Eden Housing continue their building programs. When finished , there will be a (Article continued on next page.) Fall 2003 Herculean 3 �City Scene City a/Hercules SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES (Continued from previous page.) • • • • total of 880 homes located north of the North Shore Business Park between San Pablo Bay and 1-80. KB Homes is finishing the last 4 houses of their "Sycamore Villas" development located north of Sycamore Avenue, west of the Civic Center. KB Homes is also completing 15 single family residences located east of Refugio Valley Road and across the fire station. Western Pacific Housing!"Promenade" development is under construction west of San Pablo Avenue, east of Railroad Avenue. KB Homes' "Cottage Lane" models have been constructed and the first of 56 residential units are under construction. The development is at the northeast comer of San Pablo and Hercules Avenues. Seventy-eight market-rate senior apartment units are presently being constructed at the southwest comer of Turquoise Drive and Sycamore Avenue (next to the new Rite Aid pharmacy store). BEVERLY SCHERF, PH.D. PSYCHOLOGIST 1500 SYCAMORE AVE., SUITE B9-B LIC : PSYI6604 PHONE: 799-7495 Problem-solving approach for stress management, communication issues, anxiety, depression, and trauma Evening and weekend appointments •••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••• WWW.BILLPRATHER.COM (The Most Helpful Web Site in Real Estate Just Got Better!) SeJling? HomeLog for recent Home Sales in your Neighborhood! Buying? Custom E-mail Updates New & current properties for sale! Floor Plans: Find yours here! (Call me if you cannot find your Hercules Floor Plan on my site.) REALTOR since 1975 Experience YOU Can Trust! Professional & Personal! OFFICE: 510-245-9901 FAX: 510-245-9906 E-Mail: WPRATHER@PACBELL.NET Fall 2003 Herculean 4 �Public Safety Hercules Police COMMANDER'S CUP AWARD The Office of Traffic Safety approved Sergeant Stevenson's program and will award our Department $23,000 to purchase a radar and message board trailer. Sergeant Stevenson is hereby commended for his extra effort in preparing and submitting this successful grant application. In a time when we are forced to do more with less, this windfall is especially needed. MOST FREQUENT CALLS Sergeant Mark Stevenson May 2003 Commander's Cup Award Recipient Sergeant Mark Stevenson was awarded the Patrol Division Commander's Cup for his successful effort in procuring a grant from the California Office ofTraffic Safety COTS) in the amount of$23,000. False Alarms Suspicious Circumstances Juvenile Complaints Miscellaneous Disturbances Earlier this year, the Office of Traffic Safety solicited applications from law enforcement agencies requesting State grant funding to implement traffic safety programs. Sergeant Stevenson was tasked with preparing and submitting an application for the Hercules Police Department. Sergeant Stevenson identified the department's need for a new traffic radar trailer and based his grant application on this program. Sergeant Stevenson also noted the benefit of purchasing a radar trailer equipped with a message board for traffic control at special events and other traffic intensive situations and included this feature in his proposal. Other Calls: Apr May June 80 33 116 28 28 22 116 29 33 14 26 22 Assaults Simple Aggravated 4 1 6 5 1 Burglary Residential Automobile 7 2 9 10 4 8 8 15 18 12 26 Auto Theft Vandalism 9 Fall 2003 Herculean 5 �Public Safety Hercules Police Department COMMANDER'S CUP AWARD Officer John Goodner and Sabre - April 2003 Commander's Cnp Award Recipients Officer John Goodner and Sabre were awarded the Patrol Division Commander's Cup for their outstanding service to the department and community on the evening of April 25,2003. At approximately 10:45 p.m., the Pinole Police Department requested the assistance of a canine to locate an outstanding suspect involved in a felony hit and run accident while driving a stolen vehicle. The suspect was chased on foot by witnesses and last seen in the area of Pinole Valley Road and Simas Avenue. Officer Goodner and Sabre responded to the suspect's last known location and attempted to track him. They heard noises consistent with someone hiding in a heavily wooded area. Officer Goodner made several announcements for the suspect to come out of hiding but received no response. After evaluating the scene and circumstances, Officer Goodner directed other officers to establish a perimeter and clear the area of all civilians. He then deployed Sabre, Fall 2003 Herculean 6 who immediately located and contacted the suspect. The suspect still refused to come out of hiding so Officer Goodner ordered Sabre to bring him out. Despite resistance, which included attempts to kick him, Sabre successfully removed the suspect from the wooded area to a secure location where an arrest could be affected with minimal risk to officers. Officer Goodner and Sabre's teamwork not only resulted in the arrest of a dangerous felon, who had prior arrests for auto theft and weapon charges, but also prevented officers from having to hazard the potential danger of contacting the suspect in a densely wooded area during darkness. Officer Goodner managed the incident well by providing appropriate direction to the other officers present and adhering to the department's general orders governing use of the canine. Sabre followed Officer Goodner's direction, at night and in a difficult environment, and successfully located and subdued a hostile felon. Both Officer Goodner and Sabre are commended for a Job Wen Done! �Public Safety Hercules Police Department BLACK AND WIllTES ARE BACK! This fall the Hercules Police Department will launch a pilot program to test the effectiveness ofusing black and white marked patrol vehicles. Proponents ofthe traditional black and white patrol cars say that their distinct coloring and increased visibility help deter crime and promote safer driving by motorists. The department plans to rotate two black and white vehicles into the existing fleet of white patrol cars for a one-year evaluation period. The department welcomes comments from the community on this trial program. Please share yom views on this program with Sergeant William Goswick at 799-8274 or wgoswick@ci.hercules.ca.us ---------------------------------------CRIME STOPPERS West Contra Costa Crime Stoppers maintains a tip line for people to assist law enforcement in solving crimes. Persons calling the "Tip Line" can remain anonymous and may receive a cash reward if their information helps solve a case. TIP LINE 510.799.TALK (8255) Fall 2003 Herculean 7 �Public Safety Hercules Police Department TORCH RUN FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS The Law EnforcementTorch Run for Special Olympics is the largest grassroots fundraiser and public awarness vehicle for Special Olympics. The Torch Run, an international series of torch relays run by law enforcement officers, leads up to each state/province's or nation's Special Olympics Summer Games. Law enforcement officers raise money in conjunction with their Torch Runs for their local Special Olympics Program. This international event raised $20 million for special Olympic Programs in 2002. In the last year, nearly 85,000 law enforcement officers carried the "Flame of Hope" in 35 nations, raising awareness and funds for Special Olympics. The Hercules Police Officer's Association, in conjunction with Chief Deltorchio and Commander Muehleisen , raised $2,824 for Special Olympics. Fundraisers included T-shirt sales, Tip-A-Cop, and other donations. Hercules Police Officers and their families participating in the Tip-A-Cop event held at Chevy's in Richmond. Fall 2003 Hercul ean 8 �Public Safety Hercules Police Department POLICE ADMINISTRATION GETS NEW FACILITY The Hercules Police Department Administrative and Support Staff are now located in a Police Annex facility adjacent to the Police Building at III Civic Drive. The Police Annex supports the Police Chief, Investigations, Juvenile Diversion, Police Volunteers, and Records. The original Police Building was constructed in 1987 and continues to house the Patrol Division and the City Emergency Operations Center. EXCHANGE CLUB OF PINOLE - HERCULES CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION (CAP) WALK/STRIDE/RUN 2003 Saturday, September 27, 2003 - Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Fernandez Park - Pinole, CA $22.00 Entry Fee - Fee will be waived if participant collects $25.00 or more in pledges. For Sponsorship forms and additional information, please call (510) 741-8554 or email atCapRun2003@aol.com. All proceeds to go to the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Contra Costa County. Fall 2003 Herculean 9 �Grace Abarientos , Broker/Owner - 16 lJ.ears experience "I don't promise .... I DELIVER!" $aye More on My 3% Listing Fee ATTENTION BUILDERS: CUSTOM LOT FOR SALE MARSTEN RANCH AREA 37,374 SQ. FT. LOT READY TO BUILD WITH APPROVED PLAN SERENE AND PRIVACY ON A HILL JUST LISTED SOLD HERCULES PROPERTIES * 295 NEWBURY * 450 N. WILDWOOD * 271 FLORENCE * 302 SORRENTO Call: (510) 799-1670 BROKER' OWNER • r6YEARs OF EXPERIENCE • AWARDED: LIFE MEMBER MILLION DOLLAR CLUB \fop PRODUCER AWARD By BoMW o. REALTOR') I am applying for the job as your family Realtor & friend for life. --......,~--REALTY & LOAN PROVIDERS Fa112003 Herculean 10 Every property I list turns to sold at it's highest value in a very short time. Along with my low discounted fees & recommendable professional service. CALL ME AT NO COST TO YOU AND FIND OUT THE MARKET VALUE OF YOUR PROPERTY. "LIST" • "BUY" • "GET A LOAN" OR REFINANCE WITH ME & RECEIVE: FREE: 1 Yr. Home Warranty or Termite Inspection FREE: Home Staging Service FREE: Internet Marketing FREE: Appraisal (Rebate) FREE: Loan Pre-Qualification �~------------------------- The City of Hercules invites you to explore the wide variety of classes it offers. From martial arts to oil painting, we've got it all. A description of classes can be found online at our city's website ... WWW.CI.HERCULES.CA.US fAdult Classes and Workshop~ Sign Language· Fiction Writing' Stargazing' Basic First Aid Yoga' Mom & Baby Exercise' Computer Classes Ballroom Dancing' Oil Painting' Karilagan Folk Dancing Karate & Judo' Stargazing ~quatics for all Age~ Group & Individual Swim Lessons ' Water Exercise' Lap Swimming Competitive Lessons' Hercules Master Swim' Children's Swim Party Lifeguard Training ' Recreational Public Swim' Basic Water Rescue Water Safety Instuctor . Guardstart • Hercules Pirahna Swim Team IYouth Activities &Classes Romper Gym' Tiny Tumbler' Gymnastics Youth Oil Painting ' Basic First Aid Training Karate' Judo ' Public Stargazing ~~---=:t ~hild Care Programs & Camp~ Child Care' Grades K-5th • Before & After School Care 'Spring, Winter & Summer Camps Fall 2003 Herculean 11 �[Several Facility Rental~ Swimming Pool Parties' Receptions Halls For All Occasions • Soccer Field Rentals' Baseball Field Rentals • Gazebo Rentals' Tennis Court Rentals • Basketball Court Rentals ~outh Sports Programs For Boys &Girl~ Co-Ed Basketball Leagues ages 7-16 • Basketball Camps • Summer Soccer Camps' Summer Baseball Camps Summer Flag Football Camps' Golf Lessons' Open Gym Tennis Lessons' Table Tennis· Fitness Center fAdult Sports & Fitness Program~ Co-Ed Open Gym Basketball and Volleyball' Table Tennis Jazzercise' Summer & Fall Softball Leagues· Tennis Lessons Flag Football Leagues' Go If Lesso ns • Basketball Leagues Summer Go If League' Fitness Center f$enior Citizens Program~ Computer Classes' Tai-Chi & Low Impact Exercise Classes • Arts & Crafts Classes' Adult Tap & Hula Dance Classes Health Insurance Counseling Program' Co Co Cafe' Pool Table Blood Pressure Checks' Traveling Trips' Aerobic & Folk Line Dance 11 eenage Program~ Teen Youth Council' The S.P.O.T. Before & After School Program • Homework Help at The S.P.O.T.• Teen Dances & Talent Shows Summer Planet Youth Program' Field Trips For your convenience you can register for most classes by the following ... Walk-in Registration @ the Community/Swim Center By Phone (510) 799-8291 Fax (510) 799-8288 or by visiting our website at www.ci.hercules.ca.us Fall 2003 Herculean 12 �THE HERCULEAN Advertising Contract Please complete and return pages 1 and 2 of the advertising contract. 1. DESIGN: D CAMERA-READY (black and white advertisement and picture) D SUBMIT ADVERTISMENT on a 3 112 floppy disk. 2. ARTICLE SUBMITIAL DUE DATES FOR 2003. Select the number of publications D Spring Friday, January 17, 2003 (March publication) D Summer Friday, April 18, :2003 (June publication) D Fall Friday, July 18, 2003 (September publication) D Winter Friday, October 10, 2003 (December publication) 3. ADVERTISEMENT SIZES: ADVERTISEMENT COST PER PUBLICATION Please select one of the following advertisement sizes: D *Inside-Eighth Page (BIW) (3 1/2" W x 1 112" H) $100.00 1/2" W x 2 112" H) $175.00 D Inside-Quarter Page (BIW) (3 D Inside-Half Page (BIW) (7" W x 4 112" H) $200.00 0 Inside-Full Page (BIW) (7" W x 8 3/4" H) $275.00 0 Inside Back Page-Full Page (BIW) (7" W x 8 314" H) $300.00 o Outside Back Cover-Half Page (in color) (7" W x 2 112" H) $350.00 o Additional $20.00 for photo with ad * Hercules Community Non-Profit organizations recognized by the Hercules Community Services Commission will receive one FREE ad per calendar year. * The return of the ad only upon request. 4. METHOD OF PAYMENTS: o o Check or money order (please make payable to the City of Hercules) Master Card or Visa (credit card payments must be made in person at City Hall ). �THE HERCULEAN Advertising Contract please print NAMEIB USINESSIORGANIZATION ADDRESS STREET STATEIZIP CODE PHONE NUMBER FAX NUMBER CONTACT PERSON PHONE RETURN ORGINIAL AD D YES D NO SIGNATURE DATE ******************************** *-::* ** -:: -:: * SAVE 10% Purchase all four consecutive editions and receive 10% discount. ** -:: ** -:: -:: * * * ******************************** �HOW TO REGISTER GENERAL INFORMATION 1. All registration is on a first come, first se"r ve basis unless specified in the course description. 2. Pre-registration for all programs is recommended. We encourage participants to register at least one week in advance of the course starting date. 3. Please make checks and/or money orders payable to the CITY OF HERCULES. 4. All registration fees must be accompanied by a completed registration form. A waiver of liability is also required for certain activities as specified in the course description. 5. A $5.00 late registration fee will be added to all registration received one hour prior to a course starting time and/or after a course has begun. The late registration fee will not be added to some extended course sessions until after the second class meeting as specified in the course description. 6. Some courses may be canceled or combined due to lack of registration. 7. Proof of residency will be asked upon registration. Driver's license, utility bill or other form of identification is acceptable. RESIDENTS ARE THOSE WHO RESIDE WITHIN Tl-IE CITY UMITS OF HERCULES. 8. Registration and payment for one session does not guarantee enrollment in subsequent sessions, unless payment is received in full for all applicable sessions. 9. Parents/Guardians must register their children if under the age of 18. 10. If there are changes in the course schedule or if the course is full, you will be notified by our staff prior to the class starting date. 11. A mail drop is provided near the main entrance to the office if registration is received after regular business hours. PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF CASH PAYMENTS. REFUNOffRANSFER POLICY 1. Refunds and/or transfers will be granted on or before the first class meeting. No refunds or transfers will be granted after the first class meeting. There is a $10.00 service charge on all refunds/transfers initiated by the participant. 2. If the course is canceled by the Hercules Recreation and Community Services, the participant will have the option of transferring to a similar program, or will be granted a full refund . 3. Refunds may be given after a course has begun due to a particular medical condition if a doctor's note is provided. These refunds are at the discretion of the Recreation Supervisor. WALK-IN REGISTRATION 1. All walk in registrations are accepted at the Community Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Office hours are Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, and Friday, 9:00am to 5:00 pm. 2. Pre-registration is recommended for all programs at least one week prior to the starting date of the course. MAIL-IN REGISTRATION 1. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure. Copies of the registration form may be made if more forms are necessary. 2. Please enclose your payment information. Payments maybe made byVISA, Mastercard, Check, orMoneyOrder. Please do not mail or drop 'o ff cash payments. 3. You may mail your registration form and payment to the Hercules Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, CA. 94547. 4. A course receipt will be mailed to you confirming your registrationintotheclass.lfyouhavenotreceivedverification of your registration by the first class meeting, please call the Hercules Recreation and Community Services at 51 0 799-8291. 5. If your registration check is returned to you, the class is full and you will automatically be placed on a waiting list. PHONE IN REGISTRATION 1. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure for each participant and program you are interested in. Make sure you have your VISA or Mastercard information available when you call. This information will include the name of the card holder, the account number, and the expiration date. 2. Phone in registration will be accepted during regular business hours and/or by leaving a voicemail message on our registration line (799-8291) if you are registering by phone after hours, please include all the necessary information on the registration form and payment form, including a contact number so our staff may contact you for further information in order to process your registration. REGISTRATION BY FAX 1. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure and f ax to (510) 799-8288. VISA a nd Mastercard payments will only be accepted for fax registration. ON-LINE REGISTRATION 1. Please visit our website at www.cLhercules.ca.us to register for all recreation and aquatic classes via the interneL �City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form Parent/Guardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age): ___ _ __ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ __ __ Oaytime Phone: _ _ __ _ __ __ Address: _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ City: Zip Code: _ _ _ _ Evening Phone: _ __ _ _ __ _ _ Participant's Name Birth Date (if under 18yr) 1 1 1 1 1. 2. 3. 4. Course Number and Title Dates Times 1 1 1 1 Credit Card Type:_ __ Mastercard_ __ VISA '------I__ Card No. _ __ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ Exp. Oate __ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ __ _ _ ___ Oate:_ _ _ __ __ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. r hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain whil e using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents. or employees. Participant Signature:=_--:cc:-_-::----::.,----.,-_-;:-_c:-c---,-,-_,--,-:-_ _ _,--,_ _ _ Oate: ___ __ _ _ __ (ParenVGuardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form Parent/Guardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age): _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ __ __ _ _ _ __ Oaytime Phone: _ _ _ __ _ _ __ Address:_ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ City: Zip Code:_ _ _ _Evening Phone:._ __ _ _ _ __ _ Participant's Name 1. 2. 3. 4. Birth Date (if under 18yr) 1 1 1 1 Course Number and Title Dates Times 1 1 1 1 Credit Card Type:_ _ _,Mastercard ___ VISA Card No. _ __ _ __ __ _ __ __ Exp. Oat9 _ _ I_ _ '------ Authorized Cardholder Signature:_ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ ,Oate: _ _ _ _ _ __ _ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature: Oate: _ _ __ _ _ _ __ (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) �Legacy Homes is committed to providing impeccable customer service in the real estate industry. Our agents are reliable and qualified with a wealth of experience, dedicated to delivering service with integrity and respect. We understand the dynamics of the real estate industry and will negotiate the highest returns for your investment. Our reputation at Legacy Homes is built on a foundation of repeat business from satisfied clientele. Whether you are purchasing or selling your home, there is no detail too small for the team at Legacy Homes. Welcome to the -power of Legacy. We are committed to pr.oviding you with the most outstanding customer service ever experienced. It's that simple. COMING SOON TO THE HERCULES RETAIL CENTER at 3700 San Pablo Avenue, Ste B-5. Phone: 510-724-4800 Fax: 510-724-8200 �WE ALL JUGGLE THE SAME RESPONSIBILITIES. WE LIVE WHERE YOU LIVE: We're all busy meeting life's deadli nes ;lnd comm!tmenl5. As your good Ilclghbor agc nlS, we can lend a hand with your insurance so you can concentrate on the rut of rour lifc. Count on us for all your cat. home, life and health insurance needs. Call us today. Geoffrey Lavitoria Lic.#: OCOS703 844 Willow Avenue Suite A-3 Hercules, CA 510-799-7960 UK" .000 "".,'"o.['&" ,~ ... . . <\ I >TATW'" "TR""- The Hercu lean City of Hercules In Civic Drive Heroules, CA 94547 PRSRfSTD u.s. POSTAGE PAID POSTAL PATRON � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/c64f02dc8b05eaaf6f97487f3073f8ea.pdf d66153a63a1890760ba36e201343ca78 PDF Text Text TH CULE~N C'FP¥ OJ!' ltERGULJl'JS IN'l!'ORM;A.TlON AJ.~b . $PRlNG2003 .~Q'l!lV:rt(iy · . GAZEB0&FO �City Directory City Manager City Hall-General Information City Hall Fax Community/Swim Center Parks & Recreation Department Hercules Senior Center Finance Dept/Business License Business/Community Development Public Works & Engineering Inspection Request Line City Clerk Personnel- Job Hotline Police Department Rodeo-Hercules Fire District EMERGENCY ONLY 799-8206 799-8200 799-2521 799-8291 799-8291 799-8219 245-6509 799-8253 799-8241 799-8240 799-8215 799-8204 799-8260 799-4561 911 City Council 799-8206 Councif meets the second & fourth Tuesday of each month. Ed Balico, Mayor Joanne Ward, Vice Mayor Frank Batara Kris Valstad Trevor Evans-Young 799-8253 Planning Commission Commission meets the firs! and third Monday of each month. Ricloard Mitchell Joe Eddy McDonald Richard Wilbur Mario Estioco John Cadigan Community Services Commission 799-8230 Commission meets the second Monday of each month. Nicole Wilbur Adele Laput Jag;it Bhambra Ernie Garlit Jeanne Li Kenneth Jet! Ashley Connelley Blue Ribbon Committee on Education 799-8230 Committee meets the second & fourth Thursday of each month. Beverly Williams Donna Chin John Gotelli Judith Peterson Liddell Kam Marylyn Judan Paul Freese Hercules Library Commission 799-8230 Commission meets the third Thursday of each month. Jacquelyn Harbert Barbara Rowl Gloria Evans-Young Jorge Alfaro Daniel Mah Roberta Alexander Selina Gill For more information regarding meetings, please see our bulletin board at the entrance of the City Half or cafl 799-8215. Visit our website at 1N\II/W.CI.HERCULES.CA.US CITY HALL HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS Mayor's Message City Scene Public Safety Recreation & Community Rental Facilities Classes AdultActivities Youth Activities Martial Arts Senior Services Youth Services Teen Activity Program Sports & Fitness Aquatic Season 2003 Registration Information 1 4 8 15 16 18 21 22 23 25 28 33 43 53 Chief Editor: Doreen Mathews Layout & Design: Pedro Jimenez Jenny Smith Claudette Wade �Mayor's Message Mayor Ed Balico CITY NEWS restaurants and other retail business to Hercules. We have a Business Development Subcommittee that reviews and discusses new business opportunities that are under consideration. Please visit our website www.ci.hercules .ca.us and watch Channel 25 to find out when we are scheduled to meet. I would love for you to join us and take part in those meetings. As a community, we need to support all our local businesses. These stores create sales taxes of which a percentage come back directly into our city for us to provide services to you. So please help support all our local merchants. E>efore I go any further I would like to thank all of you for giving me the opportunity to serve as the Mayor of Hercules. I also want to thank my wife, Evelyn and my children, John, Jill and Jennifer for allowing me the chance to serve our community. Many of you know how much I care about our youth and their education. It has been my first priority and it continues to be first on my agenda. During the upcoming year, our city will have many challenges. Our most pressing need will be to find a solution to the impacts of the State Budget. By now, all of you must know the gravity of the situation in Sacramento and the fallout that it will cause here in our town. We are faced with cutting our budget and looking at increasing our revenues. Increased revenues will probably mean increased fees for service. I want you to know we will do everything in our power to preserve programs that are valuable to our community. If we are to survive as a community, we must do everything to bring more commercial businesses to our city. Home Depot is tentatively scheduled to begin construction in April. New businesses will be opening as the result of the new homes in our community creating a greater demand for retail services. Our City Council and staff are working hard to bring I spoke earlier about my commitment to education. We have worked hard to urge the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) to provide a higher level of service to our community. Together with the City of Pinole, our city shares the cost of telecasting the WCCUSD Board meetings to give our residents the chance to watch our school district at work. We must all work together to build strong ties with both the John Swett Unified School District (JSUSD) and the WCCUSD to insure the best possible education for our children. Both Districts can use the help of volunteers to assist in a variety of ways. Please take the time to visit one of our schools and offer your help to them. Speaking of volunteers, all of us on the City Council are very proud of the many volunteers that give their valuable time to the City. We are so thankful to you. For those people in our community who are looking for something to do, we have many opportunities to use your valuable talents. Finally, I want the chance to meet as many of you as I can. Like all of you I have to work to provide for my family. Every first and third Wednesday evening of the month from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, I will be available at City Hall. If you have an issue or a question, please come by. Thank you once again for supporting our community. May the Almighty Father Bless and Keep You. Spring 2003 Herculean 1 �THE HERCULEAN Advertising Information DESIGN: CAMERA-READY black and white advertisement SUBMIT ADVERTISMENT on a 3 1/2" floppy or zip disk. *********************** !* SAVE 10% !* ! Pur chase all four consecutive ! * edit ions and r eceive * ! 10% discou nt_ ! * * *********************** 2, ARTICLE SUBMITTAL DUE DATES FOR 2003: Spring - Friday, January 17, 2003 (March publication) Summer - Friday, April IS, 2003 (June publication) Fall - Friday, July IS, 2003 (September publication) Winter - Friday, October 10, 2003 (December publication) 3_ ADVERTISEMENT SIZES: ADVERTISEMENT COST PER PUBLICATION *Inside-Eighth P age (BIW) (3 112" W Inside-Quarter Page (BIW) (3 112" Wx2 Inside-Half Page (BIW) (7" W x 4 H) $200.00 Inside-Full Page (BIW) (7" W x S 3/4" H) $275.00 Inside Back Page-Full Page (BIW) (7" W X S 3/4" H) $300.00 Outside Back Cover Half Page (in color) (7" W x 2 $350.00 X 1 112" H) 1/2" 1/2" 1/2" H) H) $100.00 $ 175.00 Additional $20.00 for photo with ad * Hercules Community Non-Profit organizations recognized by the Hercules Community Services Commission will receive one FREE ad per calendar year. * The return of an ad only upon request. * Return pages I & 2 of the advertisement contract. 4. METHOD OF PAYMENT: 1. Check or money order (please make payable to the City of Hercules) 2. Master card or Visa (in person only for processing). 5. PAYMENTMUSTACCOMPANYYOURAD Mail to: City of Hercules III Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 Attention: Herculean Chief Editor, Doreen Mathews Phone: (510) 799-S215 Fax: (510) 799-2521 �IMPORTANT NOTICE! Due to funding constraints imposed by the State budget crisis, beginning with the Summer 2003 Edition of "The Herculean", the publication will be significantly changed in content and format. Currently, Recreation and Community Services information is provided in "The Herculean" and via the City's web site. Beginning with the next edition, all Recreation and Community Services information, including registration , class offerings and community events, will be provided through the City's web site at www.ci.hercules.ca.us only. We will continue to provide the Mayor's Message, City Scene articles and Public Safety information on a quarterly basis in a new formatted "Herculean". We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience that these changes may cause. If you should have any questions or comments, please email "The Herculean" Editor at doreen.mathews@cLhercules.ca.us Spring 2003 Herculean 3 �City Scene Hercules Library In Sight CITY OF HERCULES WINS STATE LIBRARY GRANT On Monday, December 2, 2002, the State Library Com mission announced the grant recipients for the first round of funding under the $300,000,000 State Libra ry Bond Act that was approved by the voters in 998. The State Library Commission had established three rounds of funding with the first round deadline sei for June 2002. $150,000,000 was set as the first round limit. There were 61 applications in this first rou nd and the request for funding exceeded S4OO, OOO,OOO, Our city was one of fourteen applications to receive an outstanding rating, Only two proposals were awarded an outstanding rating in all four assessment categories, One was from the City of Alameda and the other was from Hercules, We extend our sincerest appreciation to the State Library Commission and their staff for all their work in evaluating the many projects, Over the next twelve months we will be working with State Library officials to finalize the grant award and execute an agreement. The total cost of our library proj ect is $10,174,889,00; our grant award is 56.1 77,681,00, The remaining amount of $3,997,208 is considered local matching funds and must come from our community, We will all be working hard to raise those funds in the next twelve months. Whenever a project like this is successful, there are many individuals and organizations who must be recognized, First, to our City Council for having the visi on and character to have invested more than S250,000 in pursuing the goal of a library in Hercules, Two years ago when we started this project with the selection of our first consultant, we all dreamed about be ing successful, but we all realized the road ahead was going to be difficult and challenging , We are fortunate to have a local community group, the Friends of the Hercules Library, who continued to push for a library in Hercules, To each of them, we ex1end our appreciation, We must also recognize our Library Commission, and particularly, Jacquelyn Harbert for her vigilance and to Gloria Evans-Young, a word of praise for her message that served as a preface to our application, A special word of recognition and thanks must also be given to Anne Cain, our Contra Costa County Librarian, and her staff for their hard work and support of our project. Every successful project must have a dedicated team. To Tom Hedges and the staff at Critical Solutions we extend a special thank you, To Linda Demmers and Kris Wick, we extend a profound thank you, Without your diligence and expertise in the last months of our effort we would have certainly failed. To our staff members, Dennis Tagashira, Raj Pankhania, and Erwin Blancaflor a word of thanks for your contributions to this project. Finally, to Marsha Reynolds, who agonized and worked tirelessly to coordinate all the players in this production, we extend a very special recognition and thanks for all your work, 124 Topaz Court Hercules, CA 94547 Spring 2003 Herculean 4 (510) 799-2111 License No. 073403665 �City Scene Hercules High School 'EVERY 15 MINUTES'- April 8-9, 2003 Statistics show that Every 15 Minutes in the United States, someone is killed as a direct result of drinking and driving; either as the drunk driver, a passenger, a pedestrian , or the driver of another vehicle involved in a collision with the drunk driver. A large number of these collisions involve an underage drunk driver. In 1996, the Chico Police Department created a program called Every 15 Minutes in response to this startling statistic. The program is aimed directly at 11 1h and 121h grade students and carries a strong message: Drink and drive and you could be injured or go to jail; but even worse, you could hurt or kill someone else . As a way of bringing this message to the student, the program stages a fatal accident involving a drunk driver on the high school campus. Beginning in the morning, a different student is taken out of their class Every 15 Minutes and pronounced dead. His or her obituary is read to the classroom , and a single rose is left on their empty desk. The student does not return to class for two days and has no contact with classmates (as if they were dead). Mid-morning, two wrecked cars are set up as if they had collided. Preselected junior and senior class students are used to play the role of the drivers and passengers . They are made to look seriously injured and emergency response teams are called to the scene. Police, Fire, Ambulance, Medical Helicopter, and the Coroner respond and treat the scene as a real fatal collision. This all happens while the remaining junior and senior class students sit in the stands and watch and listen. One role player is pronounced dead at the scene, one gets taken away in an ambulance, one flies out in the helicopter, and one goes to jail. All these role players get treated just like the real thing. The Coroner takes the "dead" student to the morgue, the two injured students go to the Emergency Room , and the arrested student goes to jail. All of this is filmed and edited into one video. The next day an assembly is held for the entire junior and senior classes. During the assembly, the edited video is shown. Students see what happens when a dead body is taken to the morgue, when a seriously injured person gets taken to a hospital and dies, or when a person goes to jail. More importantly, everyone gets to see what these tragic events do to the family members and loved ones of those involved. The role players are then given the opportunity to talk about the feelings they experienced going through the ordeal. Their parents also tell the assembly how they reacted and how it felt to hear of their child 's involvement. It is a powerful, moving moment listening to a parent describe seeing their dead or mangled child, or receiving a death notification from a Police Officer. The assembly also includes real stories from survivors and family members of those who did not survive. After Chico PD. staged their first Every 15 Minutes event, word spread of the program and is now being used all over North America and some foreign countries. Many cities within Contra Costa County have staged Every 15 Minutes events . The City of Hercules and the Hercules Police Department, in cooperation with the Rodeo-Hercules Fire Department, Hercules Middle/High School, HCP, Doctors Medical Center, and many other community volunteer groups, is staging the first Every 15 Minutes at Hercules Middle/High School on April 8 & 9, 2003. We look forward to bringing the message to the students in a manner we feel will help them understand the seriousness of underage drinking, and drinking and driving. This program will illustrate the consequences of being involved in a DUI collision in a way every student will be able to relate to. If you are interested in volunteering to help or have any questions about the program , please contact Commander Fred Deltorchio or Officer Bill Imboden at the Hercules Police Department, 799-8260. Spring 2003 Herculean 5 �City Scene Hercules High School HERCULES mGH INTERACT CLUB The Rotary Club of Hercules is pro ud to sponsor the newly formed Hercules High School Interact Club , a community service organization. At the beginning of the school year, approximately 100 students had signed up for the Club; however, there are approximately 50 active members who att end the wee kly meetings . Interact Club membership is open to all Hercules High School stud ents. John Brown is serving as the Club's faculty counselor with Rotary Club members serving as advisors and regularly participating in meetings. As a sponsor, the Rotary Club requires that each Interact Club complete at least two service projects per year; one project must benefit the school or com munity an d o ne must assist in further ing international understanding . The Hercules High School Interact Club has far surpassed this basic requi rement and has participated in numerous events and projects. Add itional projects are planned for the remainder of the school year, which include initiating a tutoring program at Hanna Ranch School. In addition, the Club has participated in numerous schoo l fairs , sponsored a Haunted House for Halloween , and participated in the Homecoming Parade. The Club partnered with the Hercules Teen/ Youth Council to clean the school grounds as part of the City's Annual Clean Up Day. During the Christmas Holidays, the Club helped decorate the Hercules Senior Center, wrapped gifts for the Christmas Coalition , and again joined with the Hercules TeenIYouth Council to help at the Annual Tree Lighting Event. Spring 2003 Herculean 6 Club members have pa rticipated in fu ndraising activities such as the March of Dimes Walk-a-Thon, and in joining with other West County Interact Clubs to raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Elected Officers and Committee Chairs for the current school year are as follows: President: Vi ce President: Secretary: Publicity: Treasurer: Rebecca Tran Tu Uyen Le Irene Lee Ngoc Thanh Le Dun Dao International Committee: Youth Committee: Elderly Committee: Homeless Committee: Yearbook Committee: .. rL.l Adam Jee Risa Taira Kari Chan Michelle Chang Amanda Chang of the hype? I'm here 10 help... carl Rissmann (51 0) 222-8840 ext. 131 Greater Say Funding Inc 3260 Bll/me Drive, Suie 210 CaJbnia , 94806 �City Scene Hercules Sister City Association Presents SAKE-TASTING TOUR Saturday, May 10, 2003 Depart Hercules 10:30 a.m. Return approximately 3:30 p.m. Price: $35 members/$40 non-members In recognition of the relationship between Hercules and Tsushima, Japan, our Sister City, experience the world of sake, Japanese rice wine. Sometimes served warmed, sometimes chilled, it can be delightful if you are knowledgeable in its different varieties. We will take a lUxury motorcoach from Hercules to the beautiful and elegant Hakusan Sake Winery in the Napa Valley where we will have a private guided tour of the facility and traditional Japanese Gardens then learn about sake, including the popular Plum sake, in a private tasting. Japanese "bento" lunch with teriyaki is included. As a bonus, a special gift will be presented to each participant on our tour. Space is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Please send your check to the Hercules Sister City Association, PO Box 5092, Hercules, CA 94547 before May 1, 2003. Include a stamped self-addressed envelope or your e-mail address for departure information or call Sue at 245-1420 for availability. Over 21 only, please . •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• WWW.BILLPRATHER.COM (The Most Helpful Web Site in Real Estate!) Selling? HomeLog for recent Home Sales in your Neighborhood! Buying? Custom E-mail Updates of new & current properties for sale! Links: East Bay Regional Parks, Schools, Transportation & More! REALTOR since 1975 Professional & Personal! OFFICE: 510-245-9901 FAX: 510-245-9901 WPRATHER@PACBELL.NET Spring 2003 Herculean 7 �Public Safety Hercules Police DenOJ"tm,ent AUTO THEFT PREVENTION In .the lastlen years, the Hercules Police Department has received a total of 954 auto theft reports. An average of 95.4 per year. The number of reports has increased to an average of 126 per year since the millennium. One hundred and thirty-two reports were received in 2002. The "morning warm-up" has also been a time when several Hercules residents have become victims. Their vehicles were taken during the amount of time required to walk back into their homes for a briefcase or cup of coffee. Always lock your vehicle and take the keys, even in your driveway. The reason for the increase can be attributed to many factors. Mapping the statistics for Hercules shows that most thefts occur in areas nearest the Interstate 80 and Highway 4 corridors. The frequency of auto theft can be reduced through simple risk assessment. Persons who must park their vehicles outside or use commuter-parking areas should use supplemental means of securing their vehicle. Steering wheel locks and alarm systems can greatly reduce your chances of having a vehicle stolen. Compounding the problem for Hercules is the location of several housing developments with densely populated outdoor parking located along these freeways. Growth in all of western Contra Costa County in the last ten years might also have contributed to the increase. In 1998, the Police Department began a more formalized program aimed at reducing the frequency of auto theft. The program involves on-going crime analysis, participation in a county task force, a public education campaign, and street level activities focused on the reduction of auto theft. Hercules police arrested 13 persons for auto theft in 2002. Honda and Toyota continue to top the list of most frequently stolen vehicles, accounting for 49 percent of all vehicles taken since 1998. Toyotas are most often taken for mere transportation . Hondas are frequently recovered with parts missing. Location and victim habits appear to be greater factors than type of vehicle for reducing the occurrence of auto thefts. A Toyota Camry is less likely to be stolen with a working alarm and a steering wheel lock in place than a Ford Taurus left in a commuter parking lot with unlocked doors and keys in the ignition. Spring 2003 Herculean 8 Most vehicles taken in Hercules are recovered within about one week. The recovery rate has averaged above 90 percent for the last five years. If your vehicle is stolen, notify the Police Department immediately. The sooner officers on patrol have the information, the greater the chance for recovery and arrest of a suspect. �Public Safety Hercules Police Department AUTO THEFT STATISTICS January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002 Total: 132 (Includes twelve attempts) R a nkin!: 1 2 3 4 5 Year 1987-00 's 1985-99 1989-99 1986-98 1987-02 Make Honda Toyota Ford Acura General Motors Model(s) Civic, Accord Camry, Corolla, Van Mustang, Escort, Pickup Integra, Legend SUV, Firebird, Van, Pickup Numl!er Taken 39 31 16 II 10 Frequent Locations Foxboro Heights (14) Village Park (I I) Foxboro Downs (8) Transit Center (6) Country Run (6) Franklin Golf Course (5) Number of Vehicles Stolen By Year 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 90 78 83 84 102 74 65 126 120 132 Spring 2003 Hercul ean 9 �Public Safety Hercules Police Department NEW CHANGES IN THE LAW FOR 2003 The following are new legislative changes in California Law that took effect on January 1, 2003. VEHICLE CODE SECTION 21212 (a): VEHICLE CODE SECTION 22500: Provides that a person under 18 years of age shall not operate a bicycle, non-motorized scooter, or a skateboard, nor shall they wear in line or roller skates, nor ride upon a bicycle path ortrail unless that person is wearing a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet that meets the standards of either the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) or the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), or standards subsequently established by those entities. This requirement also applies to a person who rides upon a bicycle while in a restraining seat that is attached to the bicycle or in a trailer towed by the bicycle. Prohibits parking in front of or upon that portion of a curb that has been cut down , lowered, or constructed to provide wheelchair accessibility to the sidewalk. VEHICLE CODE SECTION 23109.2 (a)(1): Provides that when a person is arrested for reckless driving , reckless driving in a parking facility, exhibition of speed or a speed contest, the officer may seize and impound the vehicle in a=rdance with current impounding laws. VEHICLE CODE SECTION 27362.1 (a): Provides that a child passenger restraint system th at was in use by a child during an accident involving a motor vehicle may not be sold or offered for sale. A violation of this section will result in a fi ne of $1 00. VEHICLE CODE SECTION 16000 AND 1600.1: Increases to $750, the threshold of property damage that triggers the necessity to report a vehicle accident that occurred on a street, highway, or off-highway to the Department of Motor Vehicles. Spring 2003 Herculean 10 PENAL CODE SECTION 270.6: Provides that a person who has notice of a temporary or permanent order awarding spousal support who leaves the state with the intent to willfully omit, without lawful excuse, to furnish the spousal support can be imprisoned in the county jail up to one year, a fine not exceeding $2000, or by both imprisonment and fine. �Public Safety Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District HOME SMOKE DETECTOR PROTECTION Smoke detectors are a powerful fire safety technology - in fact, having a smoke detector cuts your chancesof dying in a fire nearly in half. But a smoke detector's life-saving power is cut short if it stops working. That's why monthly testing of every smoke detector in the home is a necessity, with annual installation of fresh batteries. Because smoke detectors can't last forever, units ten years old or older should be replaced. Here's more information from the National Fire Protection Association and the Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District: How long have smoke detectors been around? Home fire detectors have been around since the 1920s. However, it wasn't until 1970 that the familiar single-station, battery-powered smoke detector became available. Smoke detector usage in the home began to accelerate in the late 1970's, and by 1980, half the U.S. households had at least one. Home smoke detectors undoubtedly deserve much of the credit for the more than one-third decline in home fire deaths from 1977 to the present day. .: ' What are smoke detectors? Fire creates many changes in the environment, and each change can be used as a way to detect fire. Most home smoke detectors use either an ionization or a photoelectric principle. An ionization detector uses a very small quantity of radioactive material to make the air in the detector chamber conduct electricity. Smoke from a fire will interfere with that electrical current and trigger the alarm. A photoelectric detector uses a tiny light source shining on a light-sensitive sensor. Smoke from a fire will interfere with the light and trigger the alarm. Are heat detectors just as good? There are many other kinds of fire detectors, which may be designed to detect high temperatures, rapid changes in temperature, certain gases produced in fires, and so on. But fire protection in a home should start with a system of smoke detectors. In a hostile fire, smoke and deadly gases tend to spread farther and faster than heat. That's one reason why fire deaths due to smoke inhalation out number fire deaths due to burns by more than two to one. Nearly two decades ago, tests on the speed of warning given by smoke detectors and heat detectors for many types of typical home fires showed smoke detectors consistently give first warning - often by enough of a margin to make a major difference in your chances of escaping alive. That's why NFPA's National Fire Alarm Code says your basic protection should consist of smoke detectors, with heat detectors reserved for optional extra protection in areas like kitchens, attics, and garages, where smoke detectors are too susceptible to nuisance alarms. How many smoke detectors do you need? The same tests also showed that you need every-level protection to give enough warning no matter where fire begins. In new homes, the National Fire Alarm Code requires hard-wired detectors that are interconnected so that all the horns will sound whenever one detector discovers a fire. The reason is the same - to allow extra time for escape when even seconds could mean the difference between life and death. U.F.C. and NFPA's code requires smoke detectors outside each sleeping area and on each level of the home, including the basement if you have one. In new homes, the code also requires hard-wired (hence, not susceptible to undiscovered dead-battery problems) smoke detectors that are interconnected (so a fire anywhere in the home will sound an alarm everywhere in the home). If you don't have detectors in your bedrooms, consider installing a smoke detector inside each bedroom, too. Where and how do I install my smoke detectors? Detectors that are hard-wired into the home electrical system should be installed by a qualified electrician. If your detector plugs into a wall socket, make sure it Spring 2003 Herculean 11 �Public Safety Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District Home Smoke Detector Protection Advice (Continued) has a restrain ing device to keep its plug from being pulled out. Most detectors are battery-powered and can be installed with just a screwdriver and drill. Smoke and deadly gases are also hot, so they rise toward the ceiling, and that's where your detector(s) should be - on the ceiling at least 4 inches from the nearest wall, or high on a wall, 4-12 inches from the ceiling. (If you have a high-pitched ceiling, mount the detector near the highest point.) The 4-inch minimum is to keep the detector out of possible "dead air" spaces, because hot air is also turbulent and may bounce so much that it misses spots right near a surface. Similarly, a detector should not be placed near an interior door, where air movement around the door frame might miss the detector, or near an outside door, window, or air register, where drafts might push smoke away from the detector. In general, put your detector squarely in the path you think smoke would take if it were heading upstairs or through your home, toward your bedrooms. Protecting the bedrooms at night - where you are most at risk from a fire because you're asleep - is the top priority. The majority of fire deaths occur at night when people are asleep. Test your detector for life. Even though 90% of U.S. homes have at least one smoke detector installed, NFPA estimates that about one-third of all homes that have fires have smoke detectors that are not working, usually because of dead or missing batteries. A detector that isn't working is no better than no detector at all. It may even be worse, because it gives you a sense of being protected that isn't real. Testing your detector is the only way to be sure your detector is working - and a working detector greatly reduces your chances of dying in a home fire. Test all the smoke detectors in your home at least once a month. Spring 2003 Herculean 12 What maintenance do smoke detectors need? If your detector uses them, replace batteries according to the manufacturer's recommendations - but replace them at least once a year or when the smoke detector chirps, signalling low battery power. A good time to replace batteries is in the fall when you change your clock back from daylight saving time, or you can use an anniversary date as a reminder. If you move into a new home, replace all the batteries at once. Make sure everyone understands how important it is to have working batteries in every detector - and how dangerous it is to remove detector batteries, even briefly, for use in something else. It's important to keep your detectors clean. Never paint the detector itself, and cover it if you are going to be doing some work near it that could put a lot of dust in the air. To take care of routine dust and cobwebs, vacuum or clean your detectors once a year - when you change the batteries so it's easy to remember - following the manufacturer's instructions on how to clean. What if I get "nuisance alarms"? Know how to deal with nuisance alarms without losing detector protection. If you have a problem, clean the outside of the smoke detector with a vacuum . If that doesn't solve the problem, try relocating the detector to get away from cooking fumes or steam. If all else fails, replace the smoke detector with a new one. SMOKE DETECTOR CHECKLIST Install smoke detectors on every level of the home and outside sleeping areas. Test every detector at least once a month. Replace batteries with new ones at least once a year. Smoke detectors more than 10 years old should be replaced with new units. �The Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District invites you to join our team COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM PROGRAM What is CERT? CERT stands for Community Emergency Response Team. The purpose of the CERT Program is to improve community preparedness in the event of a disaster. The program is designed to teach basic skills important in an emergency. Who is eligible for CERT Training? The Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District provides CERT Training free of charge for Rodeo-Hercules residents, schools and businesses. Recent CaUfornia History has shown the need for neighborhoods, schools, and businesses to rely on hemselves for a minimum of three days to two weeks following a major earthquake . Learn from your Local Rodeo-Hercules Firefighters. Rodeo-Hercules Firefighters teach the training course at a central location at convenient times, in eight sessions. What you will be trained to do: Local Rodeo-Hercules Firefighters will train you to prepare and respond to a disaster. The course topics include: Introduction to Disaster Preparedness Disaster First Aid & CPR Fire Suppression Light Search and Rescue How to Organize Your Neighborhood for CERT How to sign up: Call (510) 799-4561 to register for the next class or request a CERT Packet for your neighborhood, school, or business to get started. When an emergency happens, you will want to help. With training, practice, and by working as a team, yon will be able to do the greatest good for your family al\d neighborhood. r~wbile also protecting yourself from becoming a victim. �Just give us your name and address and we will send you the information you need. The Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District is ready to help. We need to get you involved. CERT is a popular program, so call right away and get on the list! The next CERT Class starts April 10, 2003 For more information about Disaster Preparedness Contract: The Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District 1680 Refugio Valley Road Hercules, CA 94547 (510) 799-4561 www .rhfd.org Additional Resources: Federal Emergency Management Agency www.fema.gov California Office of Emergency Services www.oes.ca.gov American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter www.bayarea-redcross.org �Recreation & Community Services Recreation and Community Services Staff Directory Acting Recreation Manager-Child Care/Senior Centerl TIny Tot Services ............... .................... ......... .. ..Marsha Reynolds Phone: (510) 799-8239 email: marsha.reynolds@ci.hercules.ca.us Acting Recreation Manager-Recreation Classes/Facilities! Sports ........... .... ......... .... .......... .............. ...... ..... ........... Greg Dwyer Phone: (510) 799-8293 email: gdwyer@ci.hercules.ca.us Acting Recreation Manager-Community Events/AquaticslYouthl Teen Programs ........ .............................. ....... .... .....Pedro Jimenez Phone: (510) 799-8228 email: pjimenez@ci.hercules.ca.us Administrative Secretary.... .................................... .Jenny Smith Phone: (510) 799-8230 email: jenny.smith@ci.hercules.ca.us Facility Coordinator.. .. ....... ..... ................ .... ........ ... Gaby Castrejon Phone: (510) 799-8291 email: gcastrejon@ci.hercules.ca.us Sports Coordinator....................................................Jason McKee Phone: (510) 799-8295 email: jmckee@ci.hercules.ca.us Aquatics Coordinator................................................ MikeArwinel Angela Curtola Phone: (510) 799-8229 email: marwine@ci.hercules.ca.us email: acurtola@ci.hercules.ca.us Senior Center Coordinator........................................Janet Bewley Phone: (510) 799-8219 email: janet.bewley@ci.hercules.ca.us Community Events Specialist. .............................Janine Shaheed Phone: (510) 799-4630 email: jshaheed@ci.hercules.ca.us HERCULES 25TH ANNUAL CUL ruRAL FESTIVAU The City of Hercules is now accepting Food, Arts and Crafts applications for the 25th Annual Cultural Festival 2003. If you are interested in receiving an application call (510) 799-8291, or come to the Hercules Community/Swim Center. We are also seeking entertainers for the Cultural Festival. If you are interested please send a Demo Tape, Video Tape, and Bio to Attn: Janine Shaheed, Hercules Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Child Care Coordinators Beverly Dupree .......................................... Hanna Ranch Child Care Phone: (510) 245-4803 email: bdupree@ci.hercules.ca.us Diana Fall ................ .......... .... .................................. Lupine Child Care Phone: (510) 799-8259 email: dfall@ci.hercules.ca.us Don't Miss the opportunity to be a part of this "Quarter of a Century Cultural Celebration!" For more information, please call (510)799-8291. Gwendolyn Hill.. ...............................................Ohlone Child Care Phone: (510) 799-8224 email: ghill@ci.hercules.ca.us Spring 2003 Herculean 15 �Whether you are hosting a wedding reception, birthday party, or any other special occasion, the Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department invites you to share your precious moments in any of our available facilities. WELCOME! The Foxboro Community Center is located at 1025 Canterbury Avenue, situated in the Foxboro Neighborhood Park. This facility is best suited for small parties and meetings not to exoeed 48 people. The facility has one small assembly room, restrooms, street parking, and a large outdoor park area including tennis and basketball courts. This facility does not have kitchen facilities. The Hercules Senior Center is located at 111 Civic Drive, adjacent to the City Civic Center Plaza. This facility is best suited for parties and meetings not to exceed 100 people. It has one large assembly room, with a wooden floor suitable for dancing. Add~ional areas include a kitchen, outdoor patio area with barbeque, restrooms, and large parking lot. The Ohlone Community Center is located at 190 Turquoise Drive, adjacent to the Ohlone Neighborhood Park. This facility is best suited for small parties and meetings not to exceed 75 people. The Ohlone Center has one medium sized assembly room, a residential kitchen , outdoor patio , restrooms, and a small parking lot. The Community/Swim 'Center is located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. This facility is situated within a beautiful valley surrounded by eucalyptus groves and open space. This facilty is best suited for parties, fundraisers, and other social events not to exceed 300 people. The Community Center includes one large assembly room with a portable stage, three multipurpose rooms, outdoor patio area, restrooms, and a parking lot. 16 Spring 2003 Herculean �Rental F acil ities Rental Procedures: For detailed information on rental fees, date availability, and application procedures, you may pick up a Facility Application packet at the Community/Swim Center during normal business hours. The packet contains step-by-step instructions for bookillg all of the City's facilities. Reservations will be received on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations will also be taken no more than one year in advance, and no less than one month prior to the event date. For more information, please call: (510) 799-8291. The Community Center Gymnasium is available for rental for volleyball and basketball games for private individuals or company events! Rental includes sports equipment, portable bleacher units, restrooms, outdoor patio area, and parking lot. Refugio Valley Park Gazebo is very popular for outdoor weddings because of its unique design and proximity to the lake. The scenic view and easy access provide a unique location for any outdoor celebration! Electricity is available, however, rental does not include tables or chairs. Woodfield, Ohlone, and Hanna Ballfields are available for private or company rentals. There is a two hour minimum on all field rentals. Rental of these facilities does not include sports equipment or field preparations. Spring 2003 Herculean 17 �Classes TRADITIONAL FOLK DANCING BY KARILAGAN INCORPORATED Karilagan's classes off'lr unique opportunities for those interested in learing the Filipino culture. These classes are ongoing and students may enroll at any time of the year. Various levels of dance experience are accepted. Students are introduced to traditional folk dances such as Tinikling, Banga and Singkil. The dance classes are held every Friday at the Hercules Senior Center. The ages of our youth start from 5 through 20 years old. In addition, the Martial Arts Arnis has been introduced to the program, which is held 5pm to 7pm prior to the dance classes. For more information and dates please call Joji Acosta at (510) 964-0808. Location: Times: Fee: Senior Center 7:00pm-9:00pm - Call for dates! $50 per family per year HERCULES PUBLIC STARGAZING Come to our public stargazing program conducted by experienced amateur astronomers for the benefit and enjoyment of sky watchers of all ages. If you are a teacher, bring your class; if a parent, bring your children. If you are an amateur astronomer, novice or expert, bring your own binoculars and telescopes and share your knowledge and enthusiasm. Please, no smoking or alcohol, and no flashlights without a red filter. Dress warm. For more information, call (510) 526-5974. On scheduled evenings, call (510) 799-8237 after 7:30 p.m. Location: Instructors: Fee: Dates: 1ime: Foxboro Neighborhood Park David Harris, Lance Shaw, & Wa~ Meadows No Charge 4/26,5/31 , 6/28 & 7/26 Saturdays at dusk 'Weather permitting! Partly cloudy OK! INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE Did you know that American Sign Language is the fourth most used language in the United States? American Sign Language (ASL) is a visual-gestural language used by the deaf. This class will introduce you to the fundamentals of ASL conversation. It will also cover some basic information about the deaf community and cultures. 'Textbook is optional. Location: Instructor: Fee: Time: Community/Swim Center, Press Room Elizabeth Lehman $45 Res/$50 Non-Res Ages 18 & Up - 6:30pm-8:00pm 11515-A Thurs 18 Spring 2003 Herculean 0411 0-05/29 Ages 18 & Up FICTION WRITING Adults and teens at an intermediate or advanced level are welcome. The focus ofthis course is long-form fiction (novels, etc.). However, if you are interested in creative non-fiction, you would also benefit from this class. We will covertechniques for starting, researching and completing writing projects keeping yourself on track. Marketing and editing will be covered also. If you are interested in a class evaluation of some of your work, it will need to be limited to no more than 10 pages, double-spaced. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center (Resource Center) Cass Robinson $75 Res/$80 Non-Res 21501-A Wed 05/07-06/25 7:00pm-9:00pm �Classes BASIC FIRST AID TRAINING GENTLE YOGA STRETCH Medic First Aid is a basic eight hour training course in emergency care. CPR and other important emergency care skills are combined in the course, which allows the student to function with one consistent set of priorities in a medical emergency. The training is accomplished in seven modules of instruction, and students will receive a wallet card & certificate of completion. Please bring a bag lunch. Location: Instructor: Fee: 41508-B 11517-A 11517-B 11517-C 21517-A Community/Swim Center, Press Room Delucchi's First Aid Training Certified Instructors $45 Res/$50 Non-Res, plus a $5 materials fee for certification packet and handbook. Sat Sat Sat Sat Sat 03/15 04105 05/10 05/31 07/19 8:00am-4:30pm 8:00am-4:30pm 8:00am-4:30pm 8:00am-4:30pm 8:00am-4:30pm HATHA YOGA By bringing attention inward to our movements and breath by directing our energy and by releasing mental and physicai tensions, yoga postures become a moving meditation. Consciousness is explored through the wisdom of the body. This class will consist of gentle and some challenging asanas (postures), pranayama (yogic breathing) and meditation. Please bring a yoga/exercise mat, thick blanket and an open heart and mind. Yoga is done with bare feet. Instructor: Location: Fees: Daymme: Bonnie Pannell Hercules Senior Center Monthly passes: $28/$9.00 for drop-ins Sat 10:00am-11 :15am 'Payments need to be paid directly to the instructor the day of class. This class will consist of gentle yoga stretches and conscious breathing to help tap into the innate wisdom of your body to restore energy, flexibility, health and peace of mind. Everyone is encouraged to work within his or her own comfort zone and to honor their body's limitations. This class is suitable for beginners with or without prior yoga experience. For those students wanting a more challenging class and more instruction, the 10:00am class is recommended. Please bring a yoga mat, firm blanket and/or cushion, and a strap. Yoga is done with bare feet and preferably on an empty or light stomach. Location: Fees: Instructor: Daymme: Hercules Senior Center $22 amonth or $7 Drop-In Bonnie Pannell Saturdays 9:00am-9:45am 'Payments need to be paid directly to the instructor the day of class. PRENATAL & POSTNATAL MOM & BABY EXERCISE CLASS This 60 minute class is designed specifically for the special needs of pregnant women and new mothers. The class includes warm-up, mild to moderate intensity low impact cardio conditioning, strength training and stretching/relaxation. New mothers are encouraged to bring their pre-crawling babies from 6 weeks of age. The instructor, a Certified Group Fitness and Maternity Health Fitness Instructor is committed to designing safe and fun exercises. More information about the instructor and the prenatal/postnatal classes can be found at www.marieandron.com/maternalfitness. Instructor: Location: Fees: Marie Morel-Seytoux (510) 245-7587 Senior Center $40 per 4 week series or $12 per class 41511-B Tues 41511-C Tues • NO CLASS ON 07/01 06/03-06/24 07/08-07/29 5:30pm-6:30pm 5:30pm-6:30pm Prenatal Class Bring: water, pillow/Postnatal- your baby, baby front carrier, baby blanket and water. Wear supportive shoes and comfortable clothing. Spring 2003 Herculean 19 �Classes HERCULES COMPUTER CLASSES BeginnerComputer Leam all the basics of your oomputer-the mouse, keyboard, monitor and vital functions of your computer. In a few short sessions, leam how to change settings, do fundamental maintenance, and essential concepts of computer language and usage. Location: Instructor: Fee: 41509-B 11509-A Community/Resource Center Cass Robinson $25 Res/$30 Non-Res Mon 03/17-03/31 7:00pm-9:00pm 7:00pm-9:00pm Mon 05/12-05/26 Introduction to the Internet In this oourse students wilileam the basics ofthe internet. How to log on, surf, shop and search the intemet. Location: Community/Resource Center Instructor: Cass Robinson Fee: $25 Res/$30 Non-Res TuesfThur 03/18 & 03/20 TueslThur 05/13 & 05/15 41513-B 11513-A Location: Fee: 41510-B 11510-A 7:00pm-9:00pm 7:00pm-9:00pm Community/Resource Center Cass Robinson $50 Res/$60 Non-Res 7:00pm-9:00pm TuesIThur 03/25-04/01 TueslThur OS/27-06/03 7:00pm-9:00pm Advanced Computer Classes Office Applications - Learn more about all the necessary and standard office applications used today. A great package for someone wanting to update their skills for the emerging job market. Covereo applications: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, etc. Location: Instructor: Fee: 11514-A Community/Resource Center Cass Robinson $95 Res/$100 Non-Res TueslThur 06/10-06/19 7:00pm-9:00pm Graphic Design - Learn more about graphic design and the basic applications. This class will explore programs like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, etc. This class requires an intermediate level of computer experience. Location: Instructor: Fee: 11512-A Community/Resource Center Cass Robinson $75 Res/$85 Non-Res TueslThur 06/24-07/03 7:00pm-9:00pm 20 Spring 2003 Herculean Beginning Level I Welcome to the amazing world of ballroom dancing! David brings 23 years of experience in teaching ballroom dancing to this class. Over the next 8 weeks, we will introduce some of the most popular dances such as, salsa, swing, cha-cha and rumba. We will also introduce the classic dances of waltz, foxtrot and the tantalizing Tango! You will be able to get off your chair and on to the dance fioor at weddings and dance parties. It is great exercise, and you don't need a partner or any prior dance experience. Come to class and join in the fun! Location: Intennediate Computer Leam the basic programs that come with almost every computer-MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, and MS Outlook. Get up and running on these great applications-learn how to set up your email and use it, how to create and save documents, create basic spreadsheets and slideshows! Instructor: BALLROOM DANCING! Hercules Senior Center 111 Civic Drive, Hercules, CA David Arnold Instructor: Fee: Days: Time: Tuesday 7:00pm to 8:30pm 11504-A Tues $60 04/29-06/03 - 6 Classes Class size is limited ; sign up early. soled shoes (no rubber soles). Please wear leather- Beginning Level II This class is a continuation of Beginning Level I. David will add more challenging dance pattems to your repertoire. You may take Level II concurrently w ith Level I, or if you already have prior ballroom dance experience, you may sign up for Level II only. Location: Hercules Senior Center 111 Civic Drive, Hercules, CA David Arnold Instructor: Fee: Days: Time: Tuesday 8:30pm to 9:30pm 11505-A Tues $60 Class size is limited ; sign up early. Please wear leather soled shoes (No rubber soles). �Classes ROMPER GYM Come explore with your child as they leam and grow. Romper Gym is designed especially for the two to four year olds who want to exp lore but require parental assistance and encouragement. Matthew Silveria brings over 12 years of motivating and training experience to assist parents in instructing their children to balance, control movement and grow in this upbeat experience. Planning a Birthday Pariy? Ask about our Tumbling Pariy Special! Location: Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $38 Res/$41 Non-Res • NO CLASS ON 04/19, 06/21, 07105, 07/12 11526-8 Sat 04105-05/10 9:00am-9:45am 21526-A Sat 05131-07/19 9:00am-9:45am TINY TUMBLERS Enjoy the fun while developing body awareness. This class is designed for children ages 4 through 6 and leads students to learn stretches, rolls, balance and cartwheels in a playful and safe environrnent. Planning a Birthday Pariy? Ask about our Tumbling Pariy Special! Location: Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $38 Res/$41 Non-Res • NO CLASS ON 04119, 06/21, 07/05, 07/12 11522-B Sat 04/05-05/10 10:00am-1 0:45am 21522-A Sat 05/31-07/19 10:00am-10:45am GYMNASTICS This fun-filled class is designed for children 7 and older, and for advanced tumbling students, who are preparing for a more advanced gymnastics experience. Emphasis will be on balance, coordination , fiexibility and strength. Planning a Birthday Pariy? Ask about our Tumbling Pariy Special! Location: Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $38 Res/$41 Non-Res • NO CLASS ON 04/19, 06/21, 07/05, 07/12 11523-B Sat 04/05-05/10 11 :00am-11 :45am 21523-A Sat 05/31-07/19 11 :00am-11 :45am Little Munchkins Daycare Quality Care & a Nurturing Environment Great New Location· Huge Outdoor Play Area Infants· Toddlers · Kindergarten Program Before & After School Daycare • Homework Help Summer Oaycare Program For All Your Daycare Needs Call Sara (510) 245-0678 Experienced Care in Hercules for 7 Years · License #073402078 I Available OIL PAINTING Have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors. Students will also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. This course allows students to learn on an individual basis at their own pace, while developing talents that they have been wishing to accomplish for years. There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply information will be provided when registering. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center Maria S.C. Davi $32 Res/$35 Non-Res 41516-A 11516-A 21516-B Tues Tues Tues 03/11-04/29 OS/20-07/08 08/05-09/23 1:00pm-3:30pm 1:00pm-3:30pm 1:OOpm-3:30pm YOUTH OIL PAINTING Youth, ages 7-17 years, will have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors. Your child will also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. This course allows students to learn on an individual basis at their own pace, while making new friends and developing new talents. There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply information will be provided when registering. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center Maria S.C. Davi $32 Res/$35 Non-res 41521-A 41521-B 11521-A 11521-B Tues Fri Tues Fri 03/11-04/29 03/14-05/02 OS/20-07/08 OS/23-07/11 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm Spring 2003 Herculean 21 �Classes KARATE JUDO Do you sometimes think about your child and worry that someone may be picking on them or that they may be In danger? Are you or your child interested in learning how to defend yourselves? Then come to me, Sensei Garcia! In my class, students will learn the basic fighting skills of Karate. Students will also learn self-discipline , self-esteem and confidence in protecting themselves. Sensei Garcia now offers Karate Class weapons training! Learn to use nunchaku , Kamabo, and Sai. Learn to be a Karate and Weapons Samurai, FREE! No extra charge! Must buy your own weapons through Sensei Garcia. If you are interested in a trial offer. just bring the coupon below to the CommunitvlSwim Center and receive one month free of Japanese hard stvle karate. This class is on-going and students may enroll at any time. Judo is a martial art that concentrates primarily on throwing and grappling techniques. The striking and self.<Jefense techniques are practiced only in Kata fomn. Judo has been an Olympic event since 1964. The instructor will take registration for all dasses at any time during the sessions. If you wish to speak to the instructor prior to enrollment, you may call 799-9906, or you may visrt the dass. Locations: Instructor: Fees: Mon and Tue Classes at 333 Rodeo Ave WedfThur Classes at Senior Center Fri Classes at Community/Swim Center Joe Garcia $55 Res/$58 Non-Res Monthly fee $35 Res/$38 Non-Res additional family members Mon & Wed Beginners (age 16 & under) Yellow Belt (age 10 & under) Adults Tue & Thu Green & Purple Belts Brown Belt All Belts (open day) Fri 51529-1 51529-J 51529-K 51529-L 51529-A 51529-B 5:00-6:00 pm 6:00-7:00 pm 7:00-8:00 pm 6:00-7:00 pm 7:00-8:00 pm 6:30-7:30 pm March April May June July August Students must have fighting gear to attend Friday class. *There is an additional fee forthe complete uniform. All orders and payments for the unifonm are taken by the instructor. -'" ,$10 late fee will be charged if payments are not received by the .10th of each month. **ONE MONTH FREE COUPON** 'COUPON GOOD FOR NEW STUDENTS ONLY' · ONE COUPON PER PERSON; ONE TlME USE ONLY 22 Spnng 2003 Herculean Location: Instructor: Fees: Ohlone Community Center Wayne Cunningham $40 Res/$43 Non-Res Monthly Fee $20 ResJ$22 Non-Res additional family members Ages 5 through Adults- MoniWed Workout Hours: MonlWed MonlWed 51519-1 51519-J 51519-K 51519-L 51519-A 51519-B March April May June July August 6:30-7:30pm 7:30-9:00pm Ages 5-11 Ages 12-Adult �Senior Services HERCULES SENIOR CENTER 111 CIVIC DRI VE 799-8219 ON-GOING ACTIVITIES MONDAYS TaiChi Computer Classes Low Impact Exercise Goodie Store Lunch Folk Dancing 8:00am - 9:00am 9:00am - 2:30pm 9:00am 10:30am 11:45am 1:00pm $3lWeek The Hercules Senior program and support servioes are available to adults 50 and over. Our activities and programs welcome participation by adults of all ages on a spaoe available basis. These services include classes, day trips, nutrition servioes, health screening servioes, multi-cultural enrichment, and much, much more! We strive to ensure a physically and emotionally comfortable environmentforall, as well as encouraging sodal~on with peers. TIJESDAYS Tai-Chi Art Class Lunch AdvanoeTap Hula Intermediate Tap Beginner Tap 8:30am 10:00am 11:45am 1:OOpm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 2:45pm 2:45pm-3:45pm 3:45pm-4:30pm $3lWeek $3lWeek $3lWeek $3lWeek Please drop in and say hello to our staff and volunteers Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Ouroenterwill provide you with updated information on cunrent and upcoming activities and events. WEDNESDAYS Various Crafts Card Group Lunch 9:00am 9:00am - 4:00pm 11:45am BLOOD PRESSURE THURSDAYS TaiChi Card Group Lunch Bingo 8:00am 9:00am - 4:00pm 11:45am 1:00pm FRIDAYS TaiChi Low Impact Aerobics Bingo For Goodies Lunch Line Dancing 8:00am 9:00am 10:30am 11:45am 1:00pm-2:00pm Friends, Food, Fun and Companionship is what the Hercules Senior Program is all about. Join us for a day of activities or just come and relax for a while. Our program provides a variety of social and recreational activities in a friendly atmosphere where the emphasis is on hospitality. You will be warmly welcomed by our volunteer staff when you stop in to visit our oenter. Get your blood pressure taken by one of ourfinest Rodeo Hercules Fire Fighters on the Second Wednesday of each month! POOL TABLE The Pool Table is available Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Time: 1:OOpm to 5:00pm Free COMPUTER CLASS Would you like to leam the basics of computers? Leam to do letters, balanoe your checkbook, make a personal appointment calendar and more! Beverly Kegel will teach you in this hands-on class. Mondays Call fora time Free $3lWeek *Hercules Senior Center is the host to the C.C. Cafe Monday through Friday: suggested donation is $2.00. Reservation must be made one day in advanoe before 12:30pm. TEA DANCE CLASS The 2nd Wednesday of each month is our Danoe with the music from Ciro Vargas and his keyboard . Dance starts at 1:OOpm to 2:30pm. Come join us! A small donation of $2.00 is suggested . Hope to see you there! Spring 2003 Herculean 23 �Senior Services ADULT TAP AND HULA DANCE CLASS HERCULES SENIOR CENTER 2002-2003 TRAVEL SCHEDULE EXTENDED TRIPS W ITH PREMIER WORLD TOURS Join us for fun and exercise! You will become adept at basic tap dance steps while leaming dance routines choreographed to music of the 30's, 40's and 50's. A new class being offered this Fall is Hula Hawaiian style. Carol Rose is a local instructor with r:Nel 35 years in the field. She had her own dance studio and holds a State of Califomia Teaching Credential. Tuesday 1:00pm-2:00pm 2:00pm-2:45pm 2:45pm-3:45pm 3:45pm-4:30pm Ongoing Advance Tap Hula Intermediate Tap Beginner $3fweek $3fweek $3fweek $3/week HICAP HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING ADVOCACY PROGRAM Did your HMO increase your monthly premium from $0 to S20, S30 or more per month? Having problems with a denial of payment by Medicare? Do you know that starting February 1 st you can use your Medicare Card at participating pharmacies and save 10 to 47% on prescription drugs? If you want answers to these questions and many more, call and make a HICAP appointment. Counseling sessions are free and confidential. A trained experienced counselor is available on the 1st Monday of each month at the Hercules Senior Center from 9:00-11 :00 am, call (510) 799-8219. C.C, CAFE All people 60 and over get out of the house and have something nutritious to eat. Live healthier, socialize and have a little fun w hile you're at it. Visit Hercules C.C . Cafe at the Senior Center, 111 Civic Drive, Monday through Friday at 11 :30 am. The big lunch is served for a suggested donation of $2.00. That's the best deal in town! Call (510) 799-8219 a day in advance before 12:30 pm for reservations. Your first meal is on us! Enroll with Westcat at (510) 724-7433 for free transportation to C.C. Cafe. Give it a try. You won't regret it! Fluttering Fantasy - February 14, 2003 - Fee: $51.00 Black Oak Casino - March 20, 2003 - Fee: $13.00 Reno Trip (Overnight) - Sunday/Monday - April 6-7, 2003Fee: $47.00 DoublelTwn & $60.00 Single Gardens and Mansions - May 17, 2003 (New Orleans & Mississippi Gulf Coast) The Great Pacific Northwest - July 13, 2003 (Seattle) Canyonlands - October 26, 2003 (las Vegas-laughlin, NV) EXTENDED TRIPS WITH COlEnE VACATIONS Canada's Atlantic Coast - June 29, 2003 Sunny Portugal (Estoril Coast & Algarve) September 18, 2003 Day and over night trips with Golden West Travel For more information on the above vacations and for Extended Trips with Collette Vacations and PremierWorld Tours, please contact Janet Bewley at the Hercules Senior Center (510) 799-8219. AEROBIC LINE DANCING CLASS Exercise to lively music and leam popular line and circle dances at the same time! Classes inciude proper warm-up and cool-down sections, approximately 40 minutes of aerobic conditioning and standing lower body toning, including balancing exercises. Classes will be taught by Barbara Corey, who has been teaching dance and exercise for the past 20 years. She is certified through Irvine Valley College and is a member of the I.D .EA (International Dance Exercise Association ). location: Days: Time: Fee: FOLK DANCING CLASS Come learn the art of folk dancing . A new date and time: Mondays at 1:OOpm with Fely Millare as the instructor. You may have been lucky to see her perform at the Hercules Lions Club dinner last year! Monday 24 Spring 2003 Hercu lean Hercules Senior Center Fridays 1:00pm-2:00pm $3 per week 1:OOpm Free Hercules Senior Center �Youth Services Youth Services BEFORE ANP AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE FEES The following fees are effective for 02-03 school year at Hanna Ranch, Lupine and Ohlone Child Care Centers. These fees are based upon a four week billing period and do not include holidays and scheduled in-service (non-student) days. "'Mylti ~Chjld 10% Discount for all Children's Programs - 10% discount on total program fees for families with two or more children enrolled in the same program. 15% of fees to be used for facility construction and maintenance. Five-Day Care Kinder Grades1-3 Grades 4-6 Care 7:30am-8:30am Care 6:30am-8:30am Dismissal to 5:00pm Dismissal to 6:30pm $54 $108 $310 $403 $54 $108 $155 $248 $54 $108 $140 $233 $32.50 $65 $186 $242 $32.50 $65 $93 $149 $32.50 $65 Three-pay Care AM Care 7:30am-8:30am AM Care 6:30am-8:30am Dismissal to 5:00pm Dismissal to 6:30pm $84 $140 $20 for first late payment $35 $1 per minute/per child late Payment Fee Registration Fee Late Pick-Up Fee AM KINDER pROGRAM The AM Kinder Program is for children attending Kindergarten from 11:00am-2:30pm at Ohlone Child Care and 11:30am-3:00pm at Hanna Ranch Child Care. These fees are based on a four week billing period. ~ $310 $186 $155 $248 Five-Pay Care AM AM PM PM Care Care Care Care 6:30am-1 1:30am 8:30am-1 1:30am 2:30pm-5:00pm 2:30pm-6:30pm Late Payment Fee Registration Fee late Pick-up Fee Three-Pay Care AM Care 6:30-11 :30am AM Care 8:30-11:30am PM Care 2:30pm-5:00pm PM Care 2:30pm-6:30pm KinlIl!r $162 $97 $93 $149 $20 for first late payment $35 $3 per 10 minutes/per child TINY TOTS PRE-SCHOOL FEES These fees are based on a four week billing cycle . . Pre-Kinders MIW/F 9:00am-12:00pm Resident Non-Resident Late Payment Fee Registration Fee Late Pick-up Fee Fees $132 $139 Little Learners TITH 9:00am-11 :OOam Resident Non-Resident Fees $58 $62 $20 for first late payment $35 $3 per minute/per child SUMMER/ANNUAL DAY CAMPS These fees are based on a weekly billing cycle. They do not affect the Youth and Teen Camp. See Leaflet or flyer for weekly fee schedules. Late Payment Fee Five-Day Care Resident Non-Resident $15 for first late payment Registration Fee $20 deposit for each week Core 8:30am-5:00pm $126.50 $141 $140 reserved Extended 6:30am-6:30pm $155 Three-Day Care late Pick-up Fee $1 per minute/per child $85 Core 8:30am-5:00pm $76 Extended 6:30am-6: 30pm $93.50 $83 Spring 2003 Herculean 25 �Youth Services BEFORE/ AFTERSCHOOL CHILD CARE Child Care Programs run from Sept.-June and are for children in grades K-5. This is a recreation program that provides your child a safe, supervised and fun place to go before and after school. The children enjoy themselves with a variety of activities, including crafts, games, sports, a fun fitness program, clubs, cultural appreciation, and life skills. During the day a short time is allotted for the children to start their homework. Child Care Programs are offered at Ohlone, Lupine, and Hanna Ranch Child Care Centers. For more information please contact the Child Care Coordinators listed below. TINY TOTS TIny Tots program is a preschool experience for children 3 and 4 years old. The program is designed to develop the ''whole child". Our qualified and caring staff assist your child in developing confidence and self-esteem. Children will learn responsibility and independence. Social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and creative aspects of the child's development are included in each day's program. All children in Tiny Tots must be completely toilet trained. No diapers or pull ups. Space is limited. TIny Tots programs are offered at the three Child Care Centers listed below. For more information, please contact Diana Fall at (510) 799-8259. *A fee of $35 is required at the time of registration. Registration for Before/After School Child Care and Tiny Tots is now open to the public. For more information on registration, please contact the Program Coordinators at the phone numbers listed below. A fee of $35.00 is required at the time of registration for Child Care & TIny Tots. Camps require a $20.00 non-refundable and non-transferable deposit for each week reserved. Beverly Dupree at 245-4803 Hanna Ranch Child Care Center 2480 Refugio Valley Road License No. 070215103 Diana Fall at 799-8259 Lupine Child Care Center 1905 Lupine Road License No. 070209101 Gwendolyn Hill at 799-8224 Ohlone Child Care Center 1616 Pheasant Drive License No. 070210873 . register for all ...by phone (510) 799-8291 ~~ we accept VISA ,'j -;; and MasterCard ~ 26 Spring 2003 Herculean chls'~ �Youth Services SPECIAL DAY CAMPS The City of Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department is offering Special Day Camps throughout the school year for grades K-5. Operation hours are from 6:30am to 6:30pm and are located at our Child Care facilities. All camps are on a first come, first serve basis and are charged separately from our current Child Care programs. All participants interested are encouraged to register four weeks prior to the starting date of the camp. Please keep the following camp dates in mind: SPRING CAMP The Spring Camp will be held from April 21-25, 2003 at the Ohlone Child Care site. Priority registration begins March 314, 2003. Public registration begins March 17 thru April 11, 2003 and Late registration begins April 14-18, 2003, at the Community/Swim Center. SUMMER DAY CAMP The Summer Day Camp will be held from June 18, 2003 through August 21,2003. ' Location varies depending on age group. Priority registration begins April 28 through May 9, 2003. Public registration begins May 12 through June 6, 2003. CHILD CARE JOB OPENINGS Are you at least 18 years old and looking for a year round part-time job with benefits in the exciting child care field?? The City of Hercules has openings for: Children'S Program Aides Starting at $7.45/hr + benefits Children's Program Leaders Starting at: leader I: $8.73/hr + benefits leader II: $9,64/hr + benefits For more information or to apply, please call: (510) 799-8204 , REGISTRATION IS BEING TAKEN FOR THE HERCULES PROGRAM '" TINY TOTS Three Child Care sites available: Ohlone Child Care 1616 Pheasant Lupine Child Care 1905 Lupine Hanna Ranch Child Care 2480 Refugio Valley Road Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays ONLY For more information, please contact Diana Fall at (510) 799-8259 'Locations and Age groups are as follows: Give your child a chance to socialize with K through 2 - Camp located at Lupine Child Care site. other children his/her own age. \.. Music, Art, Language, Physical developmen~ 3rd through 5th - Camp located at Ohlone Child Care site. Middle School Students - Camp located at Hanna Ranch Child Care site. BE A MENTOR FOR OUR CITY OF HERCULES TEENIYOUTH COUNCIL The City of Hercules TeenfYouth Council is seeking you as a Mentor. The greatest gifts a Mentor can provide for our Teen! Youth are Experience, Friendship, Guidance and Professional Expertise in following their dreams. If you are interested in becoming a Mentor, please contact Janine Shaheed at (510) 7994630. Spring 2003 Herculean 27 �Teen Activity Program CI1Y OF HERCULES TEEN/ YOUTH COUNCIL The TeenlYouth Council is busy helping with Community Activities and Events. Our active Teens and Youths are demonstrating leadership skills, teamwork through their participation in such events as making presentations and reports to our City Council and Community Service Commission. Some of the current citywide events and projects the TeenlYouth Council are working on are building a TEEN CENTER, Friday Nights Out, Senior Citizen Appreciation Luncheon, Summer H20 Program, 25th Annual Cultural Festival, T.Y.C. Concession Stand, and much more. This successful program recruits active members from the Hercules Middle/High School and Hercules residents. If you enjoy working in your community and are great with making decisions for your peers, this is the program for you. All members must be 6th-12th graders, a resident of Hercules or attending the Hercules Middle/High School. If you are interested in getting to know more about the TeenlYouth Council, you may attend our meetings held at the Hercules TeenlYouth Resource Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 3:00pm4:00pm. Due to the popularity of this innovative group, we are currently enlisting City of Hercules teen and youth volunteers. If interested, you can join now and apply for membership for the next term of September 1, 2002 through August 31 , 2003. HERCULES LIBRARY CONNECTION! The City of Hercules has commenced a limited library service that is now available to Hercules residents. Residents are now able to pick up reserved books in the Computer Center, located at the Hercules Community/Swim Center. Library cardholders will have access to library databases, the collection olthe County Library system via two new computer terminals; search the Internet and request materials. All requested materials are sent to the Community/Swim Center site for pick up. A new library book drop has now been installed and is open 24 hours outside the Community Center. Look for details about the availability of this exciting new service as they become available on the Contra Costa County Library's home page (www.ccclib.org ), on fiyers at nearby branch libraries and at the Hercules Swim Center. For more information, please call the Community/Swim Center at (510) 799-8291. The TeenlYouth Council would like to announce their new officers for the year 2002-2003: Senior Advisor Senior Advisor Ash/ey Connelley Graham Go/dbeck President First Vice President Second Vice President Treasurer Secretary Corresponding Secretary He/eyna Esto/as Jamar Tay/or Emera/d Mitchell Lauren Fitzgera/d Marlene Wong Katy Eckman Applications can be obtained from the Hercules Community/ Swim Center or the Hanna Ranch Child Care site. Please contact Janine Shaheed, TeenlYouth Coordinator at (510) 799-4630 or Beverly Dupree, Youth Services Coordinator at (510) 245-4803. 28 Spring 2003 Herculean From left to right, starting with the first row: Tatiana, Ashley, Cameron, Jeanine Brittany, Marlene, Lauren, Deanna, Peter, Alvin Janine, Michelle, Olivia, Carlo , Peter, Kelvin, Heleyna, Gwen Michael, Nina, Gordon, Steven, Abigail, Katie, Derrick �City of Hercules TeenNouth Council Presents Co-ed 3 on 3 Mid-Night Basketball Tournament and Hang-Out- Chill-Out Night 9th _12th Graders Only Scheduled for March 28,2003 at Hercules Swim Center 7:30 pm-12:00 midnight 16 - Teams Sign Up Now at the Hercules Swim Center Space is Limited Chip in together to make your 3 on 3 Basketball Team! $25.00 per Team Come and Hang-Out with your Peers! The Teen Resource Center will be open! Play Ping Pong, listen to Music, watch T.V, Play Video Games, Arcades, work-out in the Fitness Center or just Chill-Out on a Friday Night. Entrance Fee $5.00 just to have something to do! What a DEAL! For more information call, (510) 799-8291. �WHAT'S UP PASS TYC After School Pass 9-1 2 GRADES Yo I Whuzzup! .-\re You Wondering What To Do After School? Do You Need A Unique Place To Hang Out And Socialize With Friends? Do You Need Homework Assistance? Ii You've Answered Yes To These Questions, We Have The Solution. Check Out Our New Wh.t'.lJ~ P...... It's .-\n After School Pass That Entitles You To Hang Out At The Community Swim Center With Your Peers. For S.'O/month from 3:00 Pm-5: l 5 Pm Monday -Friday you can participate in the following activities: • • • • • • TEEN RESOURCE CENTER .. .COMPUTERS OPEN GYM ... BASKETBALL. ... SPORTS FITNESS CENTER ... PHYSICAL FITNESS HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE ... PEER TUTORING VIDEO & ARCADE GAMES ... TABLE GAMES SNACK BAR ... FOOD CON SESSION STAND If you are an Active TYC Member in the 9th _ l th Grades you are entitled to a 50% discount. Also, Community Sen"ice Job Opportunities are available. You will receive a Certificate of Participation. Tbis offer is only extended to 96 - 1t h Graders. Sorry ) No Exceptions! • • • • • • Concession & Snack Stand Assistants & Cashiers Sign In & Out Monitors Bookkeeping & Inventory Assistants Maintenance Monitors: Kitchen; Bathrooms, Gym. Resource Center Check out Equipment; Basketballs, Videos, Tab le Games, etc ... Homework Tutors & Assistants TYC Members must call Janine Shaheed (510) 799-4630 for more details, What's Up Pass Discounts, and Community Service Job Opportunities , Sign-up at the Community Swim Center: 200 1 Refugio Valley Rd, Hercules, Ca. 94547; (5 10) 799-829 1 DON'T MISS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO CHILL-OUT WITH YOUR FRIENDS IN A SAFE ENJOYABLE ENVIRONMENT. SIGN-UP TODAY ! Name: _ _ __ __ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ School_ ___ Grade: AGE: Address: City State ZIP_ _ __ Message # Cell # _ __ __ _ _ Home Phone # Parent or Guardian Name Phone # ___ __ __ Emergency Contact Person Phone # _ _ _ __ _ As a TYC Member you are qualified to receive the 50''!. discount? Yes No, _ _ _ __ As a TYC Member are yo u interested in th e Community Service J ob Opport unities? Yes__ No_ _ Par ent Signature: _ _ __ __ _ _ _ __ __ Coordinator Signature: _ _ __ __ _ __ �CiTY OF HERCULES ·FORE·&AFTER M~. DDLE SCHOOL PROGRAU BE-, . IH.E. s.P.OJ. I' I ' ''~rl 6th .. 8th grades T.H.E. S.P.O.T. (Teens of Hercules Empowering through Spirit, Perseverance, Out Reach , & Teamwork) is just the spot to be to get help with those challenging homework assignments and to socialize with your peers in an exciting, fun, safe environment. Our skillful trained homework specialists are there to prOVide assistance in all areas. Our staff will provide arts & crafts, sports , and a variety of activities and events catered exclUSively for 6th, 7th & 8th graders. . Before school, The S.P.O.T. is conveniently located at the Community Sl';im center, 2001 Refugio Valley Rd., directly across from the middle school , and after school The S.P.o.T. is located in the multi purpose room at the Middle School, 1900 Refugio Valley Rd. This program consists of four sessions per school year. Most sessions are ten weeks each, for both the AM and PM programs. Participants must sign up for each session. Deposit of $20 ,00 will be reqUired to reserve your space per week. This will be credited towards your tuition fee. A one time annual registration fee of $35.00 will be reqUired per school year. These fees are neither refundable nor transferable. A multi child 10')'0 sibling discount can apply. We are currently accepting applications for this program. This Program fills up quickly. Don't miss out, sign up today for the fall program beginning with Session #1 August 27, 2002-November 1, 2002. For more information please call Beverly Dupree, Youth Services Coordinator, (510) 245-4803 or 510-799-8291. BEFORE SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM 3DAY Weeldy 3-Days 10 Weeks 5day Weekly 5Days 10 weeks 6:30am-7:30 am $9.00 $81.00 $ 15.00 $135 .. 00 6:30am--8:30am $18.00 $ 162.00 $30.00 $270.00 AFTER SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM 3-Days Weekly 3-Days 10 Weeks 5-days Weekly 5-Days 10 weeks 2:30pm-5:30pm $21.00 $189.00 $35.00 $315 .. 00 2:30pm- 6:30pm $36.00 $324.00 $60.00 $540.00 In-Service days and Holiday Camp fees not included in the session or in weekly fee. Sixth graders only are entitled to attend holidays camps. Summer Camp is opened for all Middle School grades. Please refer to the camp Program Coordinator for tuition fees and location. All fees must be paid prior to attendance in the program. No Exceptions! �es§ Hours of Operation Monday - Thursday 10am 10pm Friday 10am - 5pm Saturday gam - 2pm *No personal trainer Oil site* Cardio Machines • • • • Weight Machines 2 Treadmills 2 Cross Trainers 2 Bikes 1 Stairmaster • • • • • • • *Youth Fees: Adult Fees: Daily Drop-in Rates: $2 residents/n on-residents Daily Drop-in Rates: $3 residents/non-residents Dynamite Pass: (10 visits) $15 residents $20 non-residents Dynamite Pass: (10 visits) $25 residents $30 non-residents Avid Athlete Pass: (25 visits) $37.50 residents $50 non-residents Avid Athlete Pass: (25 visits) $50 residents $75 non-residents *Youths between the ages of 13-16 Smith Machine Incline/ Decline Benches Dumbell Set (S-7Slbs) Lat Pulidown/ Row Combo Leg ext/Curl Combo BicepfTricep Combo Muti-press Machine Located at: Hercules Community Swim Center �Sports & Fitness GIRLS ELEMENTARY BASKETBALL FOR AGES 10-12 The Girls Elementary Basketball Program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball, with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling , shooting, passing and rebounding skills, as well as improving hand·eye coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fees include the following: a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, two rounds of league games and playoffs, referees, and awards at the conclusion of the playoffs. Then visit our Website and Register On-line @ www.ci.hercules.ca.us (510)799-8288 (510)799-8291 Community/ Swim Center The league is open to girls between the ages of 10·12, with beginner to advanced skill levels. Participants must provide a copy of their birth certificate at the time of registration. There will be an information meeting to discuss the rules and regul ations Friday, March 28, 2003 at 6:00pm at the Community Swim Center. For more information, please call the Sports Coordinator at (510) 799-8295. The league needs a minimum enrollment of 32 participants. Practice times are listed below. Games will be played on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings, w~h each team usually playing one game per week. Location: Fees: CommunitylSwim Center $75 Residentl$85 Non-Resident 11713-A 11713-B 1171 3-C 11713-D MonlWed MonlWed TuesfThur TuesfThur 04/07-06/07 04/07-06/07 04/08-06/07 04/08-06/07 4:00pm-5: 15pm 5:00pm-6:15pm 4:00pm-5:15pm 5:00pm-6: 15pm Priority registration for Hercules residents only is from 01/06 to 01/31 . Open registration for residents and non-residents is from 02101 to 04/07 or until the league is full. Spring 2003 Herculean 33 �Sports & Fitness "EXPANDED HORIZONS" SUMMER BASKETBALL FUN! TEEN BASKETBALL LEAGUE 13-16 YEAROLDS The league is open to boys ages 13 to 16 years old w~h beginner to advanced skill levels. The Teen Basketball program is will improve the basic fundamentals of basketball with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is designed to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebound ing skills in addition to assisting in the development of hand-eye and running coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fee includes a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, league games and referees, and awards at the conclusion of the season. Tryouts will be held for the (80) eighty players during the first two days of the participant registered practice time. It will then be decided which practice session of either Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday practice session the participant would be placed on. League games will be played on Fridays at 4:00pm and 5:05pm also on Saturdays at 10:40am and 11:50am with each team normally playing once per week. Playoff games will be played during weekdays. Game days and times maybe subject to change. All games will be played at the Hercules Community Center. There will be an informational meeting to discuss the rules and regulations on Thursday, June 19, 2003 at 6:00pm at the Community/Swim Center. Location: Fees: 21706-A 21706-B Community/Swim Center-Gymnasium 2001 Refugio Valley Road $75 Resl$85 Non-Res MIW or TfTh 06/23-09/07 MIW or TfTh 06/23-09/07 4:00pm-5:15pm 5:00pm-6: 15pm Priority Registration (Residential Only): 04/07/03 Open Registration (Residents & Non-ReSidents): 05/05/03 Maximum enrollment is 80 partiCipants. Sign·up early! For more information, call the Sports Coordinator at (51 0)7998295. 34 Spring 2003 Herculean This camp "Expanded Horizons" will provide a low cost and totally comprehensive fundamentals oriented basketball experience! Targeting youths in the Hercules community and immediate areas. Instruction will include drill stations, classroom discussion and later incorporate scrimmages and game situational play. The camp will last five days and be limited to the first 40 participants who sign-up. Participants will be provided wrth a T-Shirt, lunch & snack daily. For more infonnation, please call the Sports Coordinator at (510) 799-8295. Location: Fee: Hercules Community/Swim Center $65 Res/$70 Non-Res 21715-A 06/23-06/27 10:00am-3:00pm Mon-Fri (Ages 9-12 year old boys only) Priority registration for Hercules Residents only: 05/0105/31 . Open registration Res & Non-Res: 06/01 or until the camp is full. CITY OF HERCULES PRESENTS: SKYHA WKS FLAG FOOTBALL CAMP This action packed week on the gridiron gives boys and girls ages 7-14 a chance to improve their football skills in a safe and non-competitive environment. Players will learn the rules of the game and improve their offensive and defensive skills such as receiving, passing , and de-ftagging. Campers will receive a football, T-shirt and player evaluation. Participants should bring appropriate clothing, shoes/cleats, mouthpiece, two snacks, water and sunscreen. Space is limited, so sign up early. Priority registration for Hercules residents is 04/21-05/16/03. Open registration starts 05/19/03. Location: Fees: Dates: Hanna Ranch Park $94 Resl$1 0 1 Non-Res 07/14-07/18 22120-A Mon-Fri 9:00am-12:00pm �Sports & Fitness CIlY OF HERCULES PRESENTS: SKYHAWKS MINI-HAWK CAMP An introduction program for young children ages 4-7, minihawk helps children explore soccer, baseball and basketball in a day program setting. No pressure, just lots of fun while these young athletes participate in all three sports through unique Skyhawk games. The mini-hawk coaching staff is trained to meet the special needs of young children. Staff is committed to helping children start off on the right foot, as they take their first step into athletics. Participant-to-coach ratio is approximately 8: 1. Participants will receive a minihawk basketball and t-shirt. Participants should bring appropriate clothing, shoes/cleats, shin guards, two snacks, water and sunscreen. Space is limited, so sign up early. Priority registration for Hercules residents is 04/21-05/16/ 03. Open registration starts 05/19/03. CIlY OF HERCULES PRESENTS: SKYHA WKS BASEBALL CAMP Skyhawks baseball programs are tailored for beginner and intermediate players ages 6-12. These programs teach players the skills necessary to participate in youth baseball. Recognizing the importance of safety, Skyhawks has found the use of safety bats and balls to be successful in keeping With the splnt of the game. Participant will receive a baseball t-shirt and player evaluation form . Participants should brin~ appropriate clothing, shoes/cleats, baseball/softball glove, two snacks, water and sunscreen. Space is limited, so sign up early. Priority registration for Hercules residents is 04/ 21-05/16/03. Open registration starts 05/19/03. Please write telephone number and/or name on glove. Location : Fees: Dates: Hanna Ranch Park $94 Res/$101 Non-Res 07/07-07/11 Location: Fees: Dates: Hanna Ranch Park $106 Res/$113 Non-Res 08/04-08/08 22121-A Mon-Fri 22123-A Mon-Fri 9:00am-12:00pm CIlY OF HERCULES PRESENTS: SKYHAWKS JR.HAWK BASKETBALL CAMP Junior-Hawk Basketball focuses on teaching the fundatmentals in a fund and creative atmosphere. The shortened program, designed for youth ages 5-8, will allow beginning athletes to experience sport-specific instruction in a non-competitive setting . Young athletes learn the fundamenta l skills of basketball through fun games and exercises, then get a chance to test their new expertise in skills and strategy with interactive group activities, games and scrimmages. Each participant will receive a basketball , t-shirt and player evaluation form. Participants should bring appropriate clothing , shoes , mouthpiece, two snacks, water and sunscreen. Space is limited, so sign up early. Priority registration for Hercules residents is 04/21-05/16/03. Open registration starts 05/ 19/03. Location: Fees: Dates: Hercules Middle School Gym $94 Res/$101 Non-Res 07/21-07/25 22122-A Mon-Fri 9:00am-3:00pm CIlY OF HERCULES PRESENTS: SKYHAWKS SOCCER CAMP Young athletes learn the fundamental skills of soccer through fun games and exercises, then get a chance to test their new expertise in skills and strategy with interactive group activities, games and scrimmages. Participant-to-coach ratio is approximately 14:1. Each participant will receive a soccerball t-shirt and player evaluation form. Participants should brin~ appropriate clothing, shoes/cleats, shinguards, two snacks, water and sunscreen. Space is limited, so sign up early. Priority registration for Hercules residents is 04/21-05/16/ 03. Open registration starts 05/19/03. Location: Fees: Dates: Hanna Ranch Park $106 Res/$113 Non-Res 07121-07125 22124-A Mon-Fri 9:00am-3:00pm 1:OOpm-4:00pm Spring 2003 Herculean 35 �• Sports & Fitness MEN'S SOFTBALL LEAGUES MONDAY NIGHT 'D' LEAGUE CO-ED SOFTBALL LEAGUES TUESDAY NIGHT 'D' LEAGUE The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming it's annual Summer Softball League. The Men's '0 ' Softball League is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 14, with a minimum of 12 players. The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming its Annual Summer Softball League. The COED '0' Softball League is designed for men & women ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 14, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules regarding what constitutes a '0' level team will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. League fees includes staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1" and 2"" place finishers during regular season play. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules regarding what constitutes a CO-ED '0' level team will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. League fees includes staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1" and 2"" place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum ollour (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on Monday, May 5, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Community/Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information call the Sports League Coordinator at 799-8295. There must be a minimum of four (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on Tuesday, May 6, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Community/Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information call the Sports League Coordinator at 799-8295. Deadline for fee and team rosters are due no later than May 16, 2003! Deadline for fee and team rosters are due no later than MAY 16, 2003! Locations: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Rd Game Locations: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Rd Times: 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. & 7:20 p.m. Game Times: 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. & 7:20 p.m. 21708-A Fee: 5/19-<3/04 Mon. $475 per team 21708-C Fee: Tues. $475 team OS/20-8/05 There is an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player on each team. There is an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player on each team. 36 Spring 2003 Herculean �Sports & Fitness MEN'S SOFTBALL LEAGUES WEDNESDAY NIGHT 'C/D' LEAGUE CO-ED SOFTBALL LEAGUES THURSDAY NIGHT 'C/D' LEAGUE The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming it's annual Summer Softball League. The ED '0' Softball League is designed for men & women ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 14, w~h a minimum of 12 players. co- The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming it's annual Summer Softball League. The Men's 'C/O' Softball League is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee . Maximum roster size is 14, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules regarding what constitutes a 'C/O' level team will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. League fees includes staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1" and 2"" place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum of four (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on Wednesday, May 7, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Community/Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information call the Sports League Coordinator at 799- 8295. Deadline for fee and team rosters are due no later than May 16, 2003! The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softba ll Association and USSSA rules regarding w hat constitutes a CO-ED '0' level team will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. League fees includes staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts for the championsofthe playoffs and trophies for 1" and 2'" place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum of four (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on Thursday, May 8, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Community/Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams . For more information call the Sports League Manager at 799-8295. Deadline for fee and team rosters are due no later than May 16, 2003! Locations: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Rd Times: 7:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. & 7:20 p.m. 21708-0 Thurs. OS/22-8/07 $475 resident team Locations: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Rd Times: 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. & 7:20 p.m. Fee: 21708-B Fee: Wed. OS/21-8/06 $475 per team There is an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player on each team. There is an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player on each team. Spring 2003 Herculean 37 �itv Of Hercules 9-HOle Golf leagUe WHERE Franklin Canyon Golf Course Highway 4 Hercules, CA 94547 FORMAT A minimum of 8 two player teams & a maximum of 16 two player teams per night, using a modified Stableford system. A Round Robin format will be utilized to establish weekly opponents . The length of the league will be determined by the number of teams that sign up. HANDICAPS All participants must have an established NCGA handicap. If players do not have a handicap, one will be assigned, and adjusted. PRIZES Weekly Script Money will be determined by nightly point totals. A League Playoff will determine the eventual champions. Playoff teams will be determined by their win/loss record during the regular season. Championship Night will inclnde Free Green Fees. Award Ceremony. and a complementary dinner at Franklin Canyon dinner! WHEN (2 Nights to Choose From) TBA BEGINS JuneTBA TEE TIMES TBA ENTRY FEES $150 per team, paid in advance GREEN FEES TBA SIGI-UP Ii TIE HERCULES CrUIiMINITY/SW IM CENTER 2001 II EfU IUO VAHEY ilIAD IIEGISiIllTlOIDElDLINE IS FRIDAY lINE 6,2003 OR UNm 10TH nuns ARE FULl. HURRY, SPACE IS LIMITED FOR MORE INFORMATION CAll (510) 199-8291 Complete the lower portion of this flyer and return with the $150 team enrty fee to the Hercules Community/Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules CA 94547. Rules & Regulations will be handed out at time of registration. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO THE "CITY OF HERCULES" TEAM NAME,_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ WHAT NIGHT? Please circle one WHAT GROUP? Please circle one PLAYER#1 (NAME), _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ (DAY PHONE #) _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ WED. or THUR. EARLY or LATER ADDRESS (EVE. PHONE #), _ _ _ _ __ PLAYER #2 (NAME), _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ ZIP_ _ _ _ _ __ ADDRESS, _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ ZIP_ __ DAY PHONE #), _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ (EVE. PHONE #), _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ HANDICAP PLAYER #1 _ _ _ _ HANDICAP PLAYER #2 _ __ �Sports & Fitness TENNIS CLASSES Lessons at several levels will be offered by long time local teaching pro Amado Lozano. Students will play points and matches against one another, discuss conditioning and the potential for entering tournaments. Beginner (Ages 7·14) 11701·A Mon 11701·B Mon 11701-C Mon 03110-03/31 04/07-04/28 05/05-05/26 3:oopm-4:00pm 3:00pm-4:00pm 3:00pm-4:00pm (Ages 14 and up) Mon 11702-A 11702-B Mon 11702-C Mon 03110-03/31 04/07-04/28 05105-05/26 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm Intermediate (All ages) 11703·A Tues 03/11-04/01 11703-B Tues 04/08·04/29 11703-C Tues 05106-05/27 3:30pm-4:30pm 3:30pm-4:30pm 3:30pm-4:30pm Advanced (All ages) 11704-A Tues 11704-B Tues 11704-C Tues 4:30pm-5:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm Location: Fees: 03/11·04/01 04108-04/29 05106-05127 INDIVIDUAL TENNIS LESSONS All individual lessons must be arranged with the instructor and fees paid at the Hercules Community/Swim Center. The beginning leve stresses instruction in the basic strokes: forehand, backhand, volley, overhand and serve. At the intermediate level, stroke improvement is still stressed and an added emphasis is placed on instruction and drills related to ball direction, court coverage, and keeping the ball in play. A minimum offour (4) classes is required in order to enroll in individual tennis lessons Location: Fees: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $25 per 30 minute lesson/$30 Non-Res $45 per 60 minute lesson/ $50 Non-Res 11710-A 11710-B 1171O-C Sat/Sun Sat/Sun Sat/Sun 03/15-04105 04/12-05/03 05110-05131 TBA TBA TBA Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $50 Res/$55 Non·Res (fee covers four lessons) PEE-WEE TENNIS . Pee-Wee Tennis is a comprehensive program designed to introduce children ages 4-6 to the game of tennis in a fun and rewarding way. By tailoring the equipment and size of the playing courts to the size, needs and athletic ability of children, the Pee-Wee Tennis program allows to learn the sport quickly and to have fun. EveryelementofthePee-WeeTennisprograrn has been created specifically for small players, from the court to the 21 inch rackets and the foam balls. Students must provide their own 21 inch racket. Aminimum of 3 participants must be enrolled in order for the lesson to run. 3:00pm-3:30pm 3:00pm-3:30pm 3:00pm-3:30pm 11705-A 11705-B 11705-C Tues Tues Tues Location: Fees: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $40 Res/$45 Non·Res (fee covers four lessons) 03/11-04/01 04108-04/29 05/06-05127 OPEN GYM PASSES The City of Hercules Community/Swim Center Complex has open gym passes available for residents and nonresidents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry, while the nonresident passes are for convenience only and are set althe regular drop-in rate. Open Gym Passes are valid throughout the year. Dynamite Pass 10 visits Adult $25 Res/$30 Non-Res youth $15 Resl$20 Non-Res Avid Athlete 25 visits Adult $50 Res/$75 Non-Res Youth $37 Res/$50 Non-Res Spring 2003 Herculean 39 �Sports & Fitness TENNIS FACILITIES AVAILABLE! Tennis Cou rt Rules and Regulations signs are posted at all City tennis facilities. These tennis facilities are available to the public by rental permit or on a first-come, first-serve basis. Hours and Fees Refugio Valley Tennis Complex: Refugio Valley Road & Pheasant Drive Daily 7 am to 4 pm @ $4/hour/per court Daily 4 to 10 pm @ $5.50/hour/per court SaUSunIHolidays @ $6/hour/per court Except Mondays & Tuesdays from 3 to 7 pm and Saturdays 3 to 5 pm for City Lessons Foxboro Tennis Courts: 1025 Canterbury Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Woodfield Tennis Courts: 1919 Lupine Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Tennis Court Reservations Tennis court reservations are available to Hercules residents only; there is a one-hour minimum on all tennis court facilities. Reservations are accepted at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. YOUTH & ADULT TABLE TENNIS This program is designed to provide competitive table tennis action for all youth who want to improve their knowledge and skill of the game. The tennis tables used are approved by the U.S. Table Tennis Association and the International Table Tennis Federation. Join the crowd forthis exciting program for an annual membership fee and drop-in pass. Location: Ohlone Community Center, 190 Turquoise 51708 Fri Sat 7:00pm-10:00pm 10:00am- 4:00pm Play is supervised by r egistered vol unteers of the Hercules Table Tennis Program. Fees: Annual Adult Membership: Drop-in 20 Pass Fee: Annual Youth Membership: Drop-in 20 Pass Fee: Ages 19 & up $20 Res/$23 Non-Res $30 Res/$32 Non-Res Ages 6 to 18 $10 res/$12 non-res $20 Jr. Pass Ages 6-12 $25 Teen Pass Ages 13-18 Tournament P lay : Recognized Community Organization $6/hour/court Private Organizations $12 per hour/court Commercial Use $15 per hour/court Court Rules And R e gulatio n s : 1. Tennis shoes must be worn 2. Courts are available on a first come, first serve basis or by reservation 3. Drop-in play is limited to one hour and fifteen minutes 4. Waiting players must be present to hold position for play 5. Court reservations pre-empt non-reserved court play 6. City sponsored programs have priority 7. No food on tennis courts 8. No bike riding, roller skating or skateboarding on tennis courts 9. City sponsored lessons ONLY, no public instruction. 10. Tennis Tournaments by permit ONLY! 11 . Tennis Court Rules And Regulations Will Be Enforced 12. No alcoholic beverages allowed at any park or courts. Call 799-8291 for further information. 40 Spring 2003 Herculean Annual Family Membership: Adult: Youth: 2nd member and up $10 Res/1 2 Non-Res $5 Res/$6 Non-Res Fees must be paid at the Community/Swim Center. Each participant must bring his/her receipt to Ohlone Community Center. �Sports & Fitness J AZZERCISE CLASS Jazzercise is a total body-conditioning program designed for everyone at every fitness level. Each 60 minute class of easy to follow fun choreography includes a gentle warm-up, 30-35 minute aerobic workout, muscle toning and strengthening segment with weights, and a stretch finale. The great cardiovascular workout with resistance training and stretching will increase your muscle tone, flexibility, balance, strength and endurance. The routines are choreographed to today's hottest music including Top 40, jazz, country, funk and classics. Join at any time! No membership fees! Ask about our "New Student Special!" Instructor: Location: Days: Kimberly Moffat (510) 724-7279 Community/Swim Center Mon - Thurs at 6:30pm Tues & Thurs at 9:00am Sat & Sun at 9:00am Fees: Drop-in: $7.00 6-Week Pass: $69.00 EFT' Month Pass: $36.00 What to bring: Mat, bottled water and hand weights *Electronic Funds Transfer ADULT OPEN GYM BASKETBALL! VOLLEYBALL GYMNASIUM FOR RENT Now you can rent the Community/Swim Center Gymnasium for Basketball or Volleyball practices, games and/or business recreational games! The gym is available on a limITed basis. ReseNations will only be accepted wrth a completed application and payment for the hours rented. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. All oontact regarding the reseNations, fees, rental time and on SITe coordination will be arranged with the original applicant only. ReseNations will not be taken more than one (1) month in advance orlessthan two (2) weeks priortothe planned actMty. An attendant will be present during the entire event. Adu~ supeNision is required by applicant during the event. Applicants interested in renting the gym are enoouraged to view the facilrty prior to renting. The gym has a maxmum capacrty of 100 persons for a sports event. Open gym periods are ongoing. Players, beginners to advanced, are encouraged to drop in. Come on down for an energetic game of Basketball or Volleyball!! 'Standard rental includes the main room wrth two (2) portable basketball unITS or two (2) volleyball units, portable bleachers and indoor bathroom. Advanced Payment Required Location: Fee: Fees: (Two hour minimum) One day rental $50 Res/$60 Non-Res per hour 3 or more days $30 Res/$40 Non-Res per hour Gymnasium, 2001 Refugio Valley Road $3.00 per adult $2.00 per youth Adult Open Gym Basketball Mon Adult B'ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16yrs&up Thu Adult B'ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16yrs&up Adult Open Gvm Volleyball Tues Adult V'Ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16 yrs & 'up Wed Adult V'Ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16yrs&up Youth ODen Gym Basketball ' Mon-Fri Youth B'ball 11 :00am4:00 pm 9-16 yrs ('SUMMER TIME ONLy) For more information, please call (510) 799-8291. Attention local businesses!! The gymnasium is now available for public use for erther Volleyball or Basketball, Monday through Friday from 12 noon to 2:00pm. Note: Open gym programs are not available during league programs. Spring 2003 Herculean 41 �ercu es Come Join the Fun out in the Sun!! Location: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Road, next to Hercules Elementary School SKATE PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Park Hours are 3:00 pm to Dusk (school Year) Park Hours are 10 a. m. to Dusk (SummerlWeekends) Park may be closed for repairs during operating hours No Skateboardin g or in-line skating on wet surfaces Skateboarding and in-line skating are hazardous acti vjties Skate at your own risk' Skateboards and in-line skate only No bicycles, motorized vehicles or scooters allowed Helmets, kn ee pads, and elbow pads required at all times 1 Failure to wear helmets, knee pads, and elbow pads will subject persons to citation! Skat.ing on park curbs, parking lot, and entrance sidewalk prohibited. No graffiti or tagging No glass bottles Dispose of trash in trash receptacles No Smokin g, Alcohol or Drugs. Spectators must remain seated in bleachers No unauthorized pieces of equipment, obstacles or apparatus may be brought into the skate area �Aquatics Public Swim The Hercules Swim Center is open to the public for playing, working out, diving, or lounging around the pool side in a beautiful outdoor setting. The Heroules Aquatic staff are certified by the American Red Cross and are fully trained in the supervision of aquatic activities, lifeguard training, first aid, CPR, and rescue situations. We ask that all participants of the public swim sessions be fully knowledgeable about our pool rules as listed below: > All entries to the pool and deck areas must be paid admissions, including nonswimmers and chaperons. > Children, 9 years and under, must be accompanied by an adult at least sixteen years or older. > There is a fifteen (15) minute rest perioc on all weekend public swim sessions from 3:45 to 4:00 p.m. All participants under the age of eighteen are required to exH: the water area and remain on the lawn or deck area. ... Flotation devices such as inner tubes. water wings, noodles, air mattresses, etc. are not permitted in the pool areas. Only Coast Guard approved natation devices are allowed with adult supervision. * Full face masks, snorkels, and diving fins are not pennitted in the pool areas. ... Diving toys, coins, water gu n~, etc. are not permitted in the pool areas. ... Picnics are permitted around the deckllawn areas, however, all items must be kept away from the pool side. No glass, breakable containers, alcoholic beverages. Barbecues are permitted by special arrangement only. ... Public swim sessions are subject to early closure after the first hour of operation due to poor weather andlor if attendance drops below 25 participants. There are no refunds for canceled swim sessions. > Proper swim attire is required. No cutoffs andlor leotards or street ciothing. Days, Dates, & Times for Public Swim: Fee: Public Swim schedule: SaUSun SaUSun Mon-Fri > It is requested that patrons be sensitive to the needs of parents to change their young children of the opposite sex in the locker room areas. 05/17to 06/01 06/07 to 09/28 06116 to 08122 1:30pm-4:30 pm 1:30pm-6 :00pm 1:30pm-4:00pm Swim Passes Discount Swim Passes are available for residents and nonresidents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry. Non-resident passes are available for convenience only, with rates set at the regular drop-in rate. Participants with swim passes will be allowed into the facility 15 minutes earlier than general public for public swim sessions. Dynamite Pass (10 visits) Adult $25 res Youth $15 res $30 non-res $20 non-res FrequenV Swimmer (25 visijs) Adutt $62.50 res Youth $37.50 res $75 non-res $50 non-res Lap Swimming Are you ready to begin a steady pool exercise program again? Why not come to the Hercules Swim Centerto strengthen, stretch, and tone all your muscles. The pool will be open for lap swim during inclement weather unless dangerous conditions exist. Lap lane will be available during Public Swim until pool attendance reaches 250. Fee: > Pool rules are posted on the deck areas surrounding the pool areas and are necessary for the safety of all participants. Participants must obey posted rules and oral instructions from Aquatic Staff at all times. $3 Adults (18 & older) $2 Youths (1-17 years) $2 Non-Swimmers/Spectators Free for Children Under 1 year $3 Adults (18 years and up) $2 Youth (14-17 years) Evening WinterlSpring Schedule Monday - Friday 02/13-05/30 4:00pm-6:00pm Summer Schedule >No Lap Swim on 3125, 4/15 Mon-Fri 06/16-08/29 11:45am-1 :15pm MonlTueslThurs/Fri 06/02-08/22 8:00pm-9:00pm SaUSun 05/17-08131 12:15pm-1:15pm > No photographic equipment permitted. • Swim Diapers Required! *No even ing lap swim on Wednesday during Summer and rates are subject to change! Spring 2003 Herculean 43 �Aquatics S wim Instruction Levels for All A ges Are you or your family members fearful of the water? Can't roordinate breathing with arm strokes? Or are you wanting to brush up on skills and learn new techniques? The Hercules Aquatics Staff are caring and experienced water safety instructors who will teach basic to advanced level swimming sJ<jis to all members of your family. TIle Hercules Leam to Swim program is based on the American Red Cross certification standards for progressive swim instruction. Each level of swim instruction builds on the skills learned in the previous level. Below are the various levels offered and the skills associated with each level. Levell Water Exploration No Prerequisite needed Level one is designed for those who have little to no experience in the water. The objective is to assist students in becoming comfortable and safer in the water. Students will learn to blow bubbles, submerge their face, float on front and back with support, kick on front and back with support, learn basic water safety skills, and be introduced to alternating arm action. Levelll Primary Skills Pre-Requisite: Levell or Demonstrated Competency Students will learn to float unsupported, to kick and coordinate arm movements on front and back unsupported, to turn over from front to back and back to front, to retrieve underwater objects at shallow depths, rhythmic breathing, and water safety skills. Levellll Stroke Readiness Pre-Requisite: Level II or Demonstrated Competency Students will learn to coordinate the front and back crawl, be introduced to treading water and elementary backstroke, learn to dive from the side of the pool, learn safe diving rules, learn self-rescue skills, and be introduced to rescue breathing . 44 Spring 2003 Herculean Level IV Stroke Development Pre-Requisite: Level III or Demonstrated Competency Students will develop coordination and endurance in the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, and treading water. Students will also be introduced to the breaststroke, sidestroke, and to turning at the wall. Students will learn to dive from standing and stride position on the side of the pool, in addition to more safety skills including expanded information on rescue breathing. Level V Stroke Refinement Pre-Requisite: Level IV or Demonstrated Competency Students will continue to develop endurance and refine the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke. Students will also be introduced to the butterfly, underwater swimming, and surface dives. Students will learn additional open swim tums, altemate kicks for treading water, rules for safe diving from the springboard, and recognition for spinal injury care. Level VI Skill Proficiency Pre-Requisite: Level V or Demonstrated Competency Students will continue to increase endurance and refine the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Students will learn approach strokes, the front flip turn, speed turns, the approach and hurdle on the springboard, surface dives in tuck and pike positions, and additional kicks for treading water. Additional water safety skills will also be included. Level VII Advanced Skills Pre-Requisite: Level VI or Demonstrated Competency Students will perfect all strokes and skills previously presented and learn to swim greater distances. Students will learn conditioning principles for lifetime fitness, the backstroke flip turn, in-water rescue techniques, the springboard dives in pike and tuck positions, and explore alternative aquatic activities. To pass this course, students must pass a Level VII Skills Test. All ages are welcome!!! �Aquatics quatics Season 2003 , ~ ': ~, , , ; : , ,,: ,~' SWIM REGISTRATION INFORMA TION 1, THERE ARE NO REFUNDS AFTER FIRST DAY OF CLASS 2, NO REFUNDS OR MAKE-UPS FOR MISSED DAYS 3. REFUND FEE OF $10.00 SURCHARGE FOR ALL STUDENT WITHDRAWAL AFTER REGISTRATION PROCESS 4. PRE-REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS THE FRIDAY PRECEDING EACH SESSION AT 5:00PM. 5. PLEASE REGISTER EARLY, CLASSES MAY BE CANCELLED IF MINIMUM CLASS SIZE NOT MET 6. PLEASE NOTE THAT IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR SOME STUDENTS TO REPEAT A LEVEL TO COMPLETE THE NECESSARY SKILLS. PLEASE TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION WHEN REGISTERING FOR SWIM LESSONS 7. CLASSES ARE CANCELLED ONLY IN CASE OF LIGHTNING 8. LATE REGISTRATION SIGN-UPS ARE SUBJECT TOA LATE FEE OF $5.00 9. ALL POOLS ARE HEATED 10. PLEASE NOTE THAT SWIM DIAPERS ARE REQUIRED FOR INFANTSfTODDLERS THAT ARE NOT YET TOILET TRAINED 11. PLEASE COME WITH RECEIPTS ON FIRST DAY OF LESSONS 12. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ENROLL IN THE CORRECT LEVEL IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE INFORMATION ABOVE, PLEASE CALL THE COMMUNITY/SWIM CENTERAT (510) 799-8291. Spring 2003 Herculean 45 �Aquatics Water Exercise Hercules Master Swim Club (HMSC) =>cci'oe Masters Swimming (PMS) is an organized swimming :r----;;,-am for adults ages 19 and over. Individual members rz! participate in a variety of ways ranging from recreational e:: swi mming to international competition, however ;;a,1>::ipants are not required to compete as a member of the :::.uD. Some members join for health, fitness, comradery, or .fA ~ ai n fun! When you become a member of the United Sates Master Swimming (USMS), you are automatically ::;overed for additional accident and liability insurance during at sanctioned events and workouts. In addition, you will receive 2 subscription to SWIM magazine, a national swimming and -. 0 -ass publication, and a PMS Newsletter in every issue. Mernbership also includes borrowing privileges from the PMS 'brary, and the privilege of participating in any PMS water ?,'-ent, clinic, and training groups. F::Jr further information, please contact our Aquatics Ccordinator at 799-8291 or 799-8296. LD:ation: cees: Main Pool $25 Annual USMS Membership Fee $3 Adults (18 and older) per visit Evening Winter/Spring ',bnday - Friday Summer Schedule '.Ia<1-Fri (Coach MIWIF) '.Io"rTuesrThurs/Fri Sat'Sun Spring Rate Schedule 02/17-05/30 4:00pm-6:00pm 'No Lap Swim on 3125, 4/15 06116-08129 11 :45am-1 :15pm 06102-08122 8:00pm-9:00pm 05117-08131 12: 15pm-1 :15pm Fee: $99 20915-A Mon/Wed/Fri 03/31-06/13 11:30am-1 :00pm (A minimum of 20 participants must enrol/ for HMSC to run AM times during Spring months) These passes aI/ow participants to lap swim during aI/ scheduled Master/Lap swim hours. 'No Master Swim hours on Wednesday evenings. -+6 Spring 2003 Herculean Are your looking for an alternative to high impact aerobics and stair stepping? Or just looking for a healthy form of exercise? Well, this is the class for you! This specialty course is ideal for therapy patients, elderly, and fitness buffs! The Water Exercise program follows sound exercise principles while using water resistance to improve your cardiovascular system, tone muscles, and burn fat. The course is designed for different fitness levels and movement abilities, using a wide range of musical tempos. Males and females are encouraged to participate, and swimming skills are not necessary.A minimum of 12 students need to pre-register in order for class to run! Passes may be purchased from the main office: (510) 799-8291. Class may be extended into September upon request and adequate enrollment! Instructor: Wendy Kurtz Location: Main Pool Fee: $7.00 drop in rate Special Senior Rate $5.00 drop-in rate Fee: $50 Res/$60 Non-Res 10 visits $30 Res/$40 Non-Res 10 visits for Seniors MondayfTuesday Session 1: 06/02-06/13 8:00pm-9:00pm Session 2: 06/16-06/27 8:00pm-9:00pm Session 3: 06/30-07/11 8:00pm-9:00pm Session 4: 07/14-07/25 8:00pm-9:00pm 8:00pm-9:00pm Session 5: 07/28-08/08 Competitive Lessons These lessons are designed to prepare participants to engage in swim team activities, by using a competitive emphasis to enhance stroke technique. The program includes conditioning, endurance building, and stroke evaluation/refinement. Location: Fee: Main Pool & Play Pool $45 Res/$55 Non-Res = Max Count per class 6 Min Count per class = 4 All Sessions meet: Monday -Thursday for 2 Weeks 112 hour dasses Competitive Lessons: Session 1: 03/10-03/214:00pm-6:00pmAge6&under Session 2: 03/24-04/04 4:00pm-6:00pm Age 8 & up Session 3: 04/07-04/18 4:00pm-6:00pm Age 8 & up Session 4: 04/21-05/02 4:00pm-6:00pm Age 8 & up �Aquatics Morning Individual Lessons The Individual Lesson program is designed for students ages four (4) years and up. The Individual Lesson program should be utilized as a supplement to groupladult lessons when a student is experiencing difficulty with a particular skill, or if you are just looking for one-on-one instruction. The Individual Lessons are composed of four, 112 hour classes, Mondayl Tuesday & ThursdaylFriday. Pre-registration is mandatory for all individual sessions. We strongly encourage eariy registration due to the limited number of available time offerings, and due to the extreme popularity of this program option. The Individual Lesson times do fill to capacity within the first few months of registration. Location: Main Pool & Play Pool Fee: $45 resJ$50 non-res Time: 12:00am-12:30 pm(5 max) Session 1 06116-D6120 Session 2 06123-06127 Session 3 0613O-D7103 Session 4 07107-07111 Session 5 07/14-D7/18 Session 6 07121-07125 Session 7 07128-D8/01 Session 8 08104-D8I08 12:00pm-12:30pm 27033-A 12:00pm-12:30pm 27041-A 12:00pm-12:30pm(prorate)27043-A 12:00pm-12:30pm 27051-A 12:00pm-12:30pm 27053-A 12:00pm-12:30pm 27061-A 12:00pm-12:30pm 27063-A 12:00pm-12:30pm 27071-A Spring Individual Lessons Locaijon: Main Pool Fee: $45 Resl$50 Non-Res Levels & Times: Max of 3 All Levels:6:00pm-6:30pm/6:30pm-7:00pmJ7:00pm-7:30pm/ 7:30pm-8:00pm 06102"()6I06 Session 1: 6:00pm-6:30pm 27021-A 6:30pm-7:00pm 27021-6 7:00pm-7:30pm 27021-C 7:30pm-8:00pm 27021-D Session 2: 06109"()6I13 6:00pm-6:30pm 27023-A 6:30pm-7:00pm 27023-6 7:00pm-7:30pm 27023-C 7:30pm-8:00pm 27023-D Evening Individual Lessons The Individual Lesson program is designed for students ages four (4) years and up. The Individual Lesson program should be utilized as a supplement to groupladult lessons when a student is experiencing difficulty with a particular skill, or if you are just looking for one-on-one instruction. The Individual Lessons are composed of four, 112 hour classes, Mondayl Tuesday & ThursdaylFriday. Pre-registration is mandatory for all individual sessions. We strongly encourage early registration due to the limited number of available time offerings, and due to the extreme popularity of this program option. The Individual Lesson times do fill to capacity within the first few months of registration. Locaijon: Fee: Times: Evening Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 Session 8 Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 Session 8 Main Pool & Play Pool $45 resJ$50 non-res 6:00pm-6:30pm (max ct. 5) & 7:30pm-8:00pm (max ct. 3) 06116-D6120 06123-06127 06/3O-D7/03 07107-07111 07/14-D7118 07121-07/25 07128-D8101 08104-D8/08 6:00pm-6:30pm 27033-6 6:00pm-6:30pm 27041-6 6:00pm-6:30pm (prorate) 27043-6 6:00pm-6:30pm 27051-6 6:00pm-6:30pm 27053-6 6:00pm-6:30pm 27061-6 6:00pm-6:30pm 27063-6 6:00pm-6:30pm 27071-6 06/16-D6/20 06123-06127 0613O-D7/03 07107-D7111 07114-07118 07121 -07125 7:30pm-8:00pm 27033-C 7:30pm-8:00pm 27041-C 7:30pm-8:00pm (prorate) 27043-C 7:30pm-8:00pm 27051-C 7:30pm-8:00pm 27053-C 7:30pm-8:00pm 27061-C 07128-08101 7:30pm-8:00pm 27063-C 08104-08108 7:30pm-8:00pm 27071-C Spring 2003 Herculean 47 �Aquatics Adult Lessons Group Lessons The Adult Lesson program is designed for students ages thirteen (13) and up, who would like some additional swimming instruction without the hustle and bustle of small children. The Adult Lessons are designed to have a maximum enrollment of six (6) students per class in order to provide increased instruction time by each instructor. This lesson program is ideal for adults of all ages who never learned to swim or who may have a limited aquatic background. TheAquatic staff will help you develop confidence and assurance while swimming, and if necessary, decrease your fears of being in water. The Adult sessions will be composed of eight, 1/2 hour classes, and will be held over a two week period; MondaylTuesday & ThursdaylFriday (4-days per week). Pre-registration is mandatory for all adult classes and we encourage early registration due to the popularity of the adult lesson program. The registration deadline for adult lessons is the Friday preceding each session, at 5:00pm. Late registration will be accepted on a space available basis or by special arrangement with the Aquatics Coordinator. Late sign-ups are subject to a late fee of $5. The group lesson program is designed for students ages four (4) years and up. The group sessions are composed of eight classes, and will be held over a two week period; Mondayl Tuesday & ThursdaylFriday (4 days/week). Classes for Levels I, II, III are 1/2 hour in duration and Levels IV to VII are 45 minutes in orderto provide adequate instruction and practice for the advanced swim skills. Location: Main Pool Fee: $55 res/$60 non-res Levels & Times: All Levels 6:00pm-6:30pm Session Session Session Session 1: 2: 3: 4: 06116-06/27 - 28011-8 06/30-07/11 (prorate) - 28021-8 07114-07/25-28031-8 07/28-08108 - 28041-8 Afternoon Winter/ Spring Lap Swim Program Strengthen, stretch, and tone all your muscles. Lanes are divided for fast and slow swimmers. A mininum of 20 partic ipant are needed to pre-register in order for Spring program to run! Location: Fee: 20915-A Community Swim Center - Main Pool $82.50 MonlWed/Fri 48 Spring 2003 Herculean 03/31-06/13 11 :30am-1 :OOpm Pre-registration is mandatory for all group lessons and we encourage early registration due to the popularity of the group lesson program. The reg istration deadline fo r group lessons is the Friday preceding each session at 5pm. Late registration will be accepted on a space available basis or by special arrangement with the Aquatics Coordinator. Late sign-ups are subject to a late fee of $5. Location: Fee: Main Pool & Play Pool $40 res/$45.00 non-res All Sessions meet: MiTlThiF for 2 weeks Summer Sessions AM & PM Classes Session 1: 06/02-06/13 6:00pm-6:30pm (A Sections 6:30pm-7:00pm (A Sections 7:00pm-7:30pm (A Sections 7:30pm-8:00pm (A Sections Session Session Session Session 2: 3: 4: 5: PM Classes Only Only) Levels 112 (8 Wait List) Only) Levels 1/2 (8 Wait List) Only) Levels 1/2 (8 Wait List) Only) Levels 1/2 (8 Wait List) 06/16-06/27 06/30-07/11(prorate) 07/14-07/25 07/28-08108 Levels & Times: AM Classes 1,2,3 4,5,6,7 1,2,3 1,2,3 4,5,6,7 10:30-11 :00 am 10:30-11:15 am 11 :00-11:30am 11 :30-12:00 pm 11 :15-12:00pm PM Classes 1,2,3 5:00-5:30 pm 4,5,6,7 5:00-5:45 pm 1,2,3 5:30-6:00 pm 1,2,3 6:30-7:00 pm 7:00-7:45 pm 4,5,6,7 1,2,3 7:00-7:30 pm �Aquatics quatics Season 2003 Hercules Piranhas Swim Team~ The City of Hercules will be offering a recreational swim team during the 2003 season. This program is designed for participants ages 5 to 18 who will be eligible to participate in all sanctioned practices, clinics, invitational meets, and monthly socials. A parent's infomnational meeting will be held on April 25, 2003 at 6:30pm at the Hercules Community Center. This meeting is mandatory for all new swim team members! Spring Season Evening Practice: 05/05/2003 -06/13/2003 13andolder 3:45pm-5:45pm 11-12&9-10 3:45pm-5:15pm 8 years & under 3:45pm-5: 15pm Summer Season Morning Practice: 06/16/2003-08/1512003 15 and older 6:00am-7:30am 13-14 years 7:30am-9:00 a.m. 11 -12 years & 9-1 0 6:00am-7:3Oarnf7:30am-9:00arnl9:00am-10:3Oam 8 & under 9:30am-10:30am When: Head Swim Coacih: Monday through Friday Swim team meets will be on Wednesday evenings and Saturday momings Zack Lisson • Parents are require to submit a refundable $100 deposit for required volunteer obligations. See parents handbook for further details. 2 children 3 children $405 $530 Full Season 20908·A Membership $255 (includes Invitational/meet fee s) $705 (Limit of 5) Swimmers 15 -18 only have to pay $ 180 with no Deposit. (Parent obligation only required at invitationals) A free 3-day trial for participants new to the Hercules Swim Team is available so that the participant can see if he/she are enjoying the team participation, as well as providing the opportunity for the coaching staff to evaluate the swimmer's ability. This 3-day trail begins with the first attendance. Spring 2003 Herculean 49 �Aquatics qua tics Season 2003 Children's Birthday Swim Parties Private Pool Rentals Reserve the pool for your own private party! Rental fee includes: exclusive use of the main pool andlor play pool (Play Pool requires additional fee); grass areas, BBQ grill, locker room, no alcohol or smoking permitted. Limned availability. Small Private pool Rental Only-(75 person maximum, Ages 9 and under)" Happy Birthday Parties althe pooL ... a swim party!! Children's Birthday Events will be allowed into the facility during public swim periods fifteen (15) minutes earlier than the general public, and includes picnic table areas that can be reserved. Weekday Pool Party Package Residents $40lhour Non-Residents $60/hour Deposit: Deposit: $350 $350 Combined Pool RentalsHourly Rates 1-20 persons $50 Res!$60 Non-Res 1-50 persons $75 Resi$90 Non-Res 51-100 persons $125 Resi$150 Non-Res 101-150 persons $150 Resi$180 Non-Res 151-250 persons $200 Res/$240 Non-Res Deposit:: Deposit: Deposit: Deposit: Deposit: $350 $350 $350 $350 $350 "There must be at least one adult chaperon (age 18 or over) for every ten (10) children in attendance. *Certificate of insurance is required for all ~ rentals. These rates are specified under facility rental rates. Refundable Deposit Maintenance Fee Two Patio Tables Optional: BBQ Pit Additional (2) Patio Tables Plus youth rate per entry $50.00 $25.00 $25.00 $20.00 $20.00 Pool Party Special $125 with refundable deposit of $50 includes (Deposit, Maintenance Fee, two patio tables, BBQ PIT, 10 free patron and plus youth rate per entry). ParentIInfantIToddler Class The ParentllnfanVToddler program is designed to assist parents in introducing their children, ages 6 months up to 3 years of age, to water play and pre-swimming skillS. The course is designed to create an enjoyable, non-threatening environment which allows parents to actively participate with their children in the leaming of water skillS. This course is an ideal entry level program which begins to prepare your child for swim instruction as he/she grows into more advanced level classes. The ParenVlnfant/Toddlerprogram is composed of eight 1/2 hour dasses, and will be held over a two week period; Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, Friday. Children are required to wear tight fitting swim pants. Parents are encouraged to bring your child's favorite water toy to add to the familiarity of the environment Fee: Time: $40 resl$45 non-res 12:oopm to 12:30pm or 6:00pm-6:30pm All Sessions meet: MfTfThIF for 2 week~ Session Session Session Session 50 Spring 2003 Herculean 1: 2: 3: 4: 06116-06/27 06130-07/11 (prorate) 07/14-07/25 07/28-08108 �Aquatics ParentIInfantIToddler Fun Swim! Due to popular demand, we are expanding our special time period just for parents and toddlers to enjoy the play pool without the hustle and bustle of large groups, andlor older participants. Parents may practice swim instruction techniques learned in the ParentJlnfantiToddler Instructional Class or just enjoy a quiet swim time with their children. This swim session is restricted to children between the ages of SIX (6) months and three (3) years of age. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all tirnes while in and out of the water. Parents are encouraged to bring their child's favorite water toy to these swim times in order to make the child feel more comfortable. Flotation devices, such as water wings and air mattresses are not permitted. Swim Pants are required! Fee: $3 per parent and child couple MWF Sun 05105-08/08 06/01 -09/28 12:15pm-1:15 pm 12:15pm-1:15 pm Basic Water Rescue This course will provide individuals w~h the information and skills necessary to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies. This will also teach participants how to protect themselves while assisting others. No prerequisites or age requirement; wntten and skills test; certification card valid for three years. 20903-C (Subject to cancel based on WSIA Class) Title 22 First Aid for Public Safety Personnel The pUipose of this course is to meet the specialized First Aid and CPR Training requirements of the CalifomiaAdministrative Code - TItle 22 required for Lifeguards, Police Officers, and Fire Fighters. This course will provide these First Responders with the knowledge and skills they need to help sustain life until more advanced help arrives. The course contains five (5) units. Students must successfully complete every unit to become certified. Prerequisites: Current Certification in CPRFPR. Lifeguard training, which includes CPRFPR taken concurrently orcompleted w~ln 30 days of the start of the session. Instructor: Fee: Date: 2091G-A Anita Roger-Fields $125!Resident-$130lNon-resident 06130 and 07/01,03,07 & 08 MlffTh 7:30pm-10:30pm CPR for the Professional Rescuer Challenge Course and Lifeguard Training Challenge Course These courses involve testing only for CPR for the Professional Rescuer (CPRFPR) Lifeguard Training and First Aid in order to renew certification. Prerequisites: 15 years of age, pass a swm skills test, prev",us certification in Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguard and CPRFPR. BRING YOUR OWN MASK Participants have only one attempt at skills and written test unless Date: Time: Fee: June 26 & 27, 2003 9:30am-11:30am $20 Res/$25 Non-Res 'This course is included as part of the water safety aide instruction course. their certifications are current. Instructor: Fee: Anita Roger-Fields CPRFPR only Lifeguard Training CPRFPR & First Aid CPR Challenge 20902-A Fri 05/30 $25 resl$30 non-res $50 resl$60 non-res 5:00pm-8:00pm Lifeguard Training Challenge ThlFIi 06/05-06/06 20902-E 6:00pm-9:00pm Spring 2003 Herculean 51 �Aquatics Aquatics Season 2003 Water Safety Aide for Aquatic Volunteers This course is designed for those who wish to become a volunteer or instructor aide at the Hercules Swim Center. The training is designed for youth (ages 14-17), adults, and senior citizens who desire further involvement in aquatic activities. The training consists offive days, with 3 to 5 hours per session. An additional five hours of training will be offered to those volunteers who wish to assist in Level VI orVl1 swim dasses. Prerequisite: Must be proficient in Level VI or equivalent Instructor. Anrta Roger Fields Fee: $45 resl$50 non-res 20903-A Week One: 06116-06127 MlTfThIFri Guard Start This course will train individuals 11-14 yearolds the American Red Cross skills necessary to become tomorrow's lifeguards. Get a jump start on becoming a lifeguard today! Volunteer opportunities exist for summer at the Hercules Community 1 Swim Center. Start training now! Instructor: Fee: Anita Roger-Fields $50 res/$60 non-res (including materials) Prerequisite -Demonstrate level VI swimming ability( see page 45.) MonfTuesfThur/Fri 07/14-07125 3:00pm-5:00pm 9:3Oam-11:3Oam Water Safety Instructor Course This course will train to teach the American Red Cross Swimming Courses. Future instructors will learn how to use course materials, develop lesson plans, conduct classes, evaluate students, and complete course records. Instructor. Fee: Anita Roger-Fields $125 resJ$135 non-res (induding materials) Pre-requisrtes -17 yrs of age by the end of the course, demonstrate Level VI swimming ability. Pass a precourse written and water safety skills test. 04/15-05/15 6:00pm-10:00pm +Two Dates of Sat or Sun To Be Announced dates may also include some Tuesdays or Fridays Mon & Thurs Jobs! Lifeguards Needed! If interested in becoming a lifeguard, please give us a call. We have opportunitie~ in the mornings and evenings. For more information, please call: (510) 799-8228 52 Spring 2003 Herculean �HOW TO REGISTER GENERAL INFORMATION 1. All registra tion is o n a fi rst c ome , first serve basis unle ss specified in the cours e d escription . 2. Pre-reg is tration fo r all pro grams is recomme nded. We e n co urage p a rti c ipa nts to re gister a t least o n e w e e k in a d va nce o f the course sta rting d a te . 3. Please make c h e cks and/ or mon e y orders payable to the CITY OF HERCULES. 4 . All reg is tration fees must be a ccomp a nied by a com pleted registra ti o n form . A w a ive r of li a bility is a lso re quired fo r c ertain a ctivities as spe cified in the course d esc riptio n . 5. A $5 .00 tate reg istration fee will be a dded to all regis tration received one hour prior to a cours e sta rting tim e and /o r aft e r a cours e h as begun . Th e l ate reg istratio n fee will not b e added to som e exte nded cours e s e ss ions until afte r the seco nd class meeting a s specified in the co urse d escription . 6. S om e courses may be canceled or combined due to lack of reg is tration . 7. Proof of resid e ncy will be asked upon registration. Driver's lice nse, utility bill or other fo rm of id e ntifica ti o n is acceptable. RES IDENTS ARE THOSE WHO RESIDE W1T1iIN ll-tE CITY UMITS OF HERCULES. 8. Regis tra tion a nd payme nt for one sess ion does not gu a rantee e nrollm e nt in s ubsequent sess io ns, unless p ayment is re ceived in full f o r all a pplicable s essions. 9. Parents/Guardia ns must registe r their children if under th e age o f 1 8 . 10. If there a re cha nges in the course sched ule or if the co urse is fu ll , you will be n otified by our staff prior to the cl ass s ta rting date. 11 . A m a il drop is p ro vided n e ar the main entra nce to the o ffi ce if reg is tration is rece iv ed after regul a r bu s ines s hours. PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF CASH PAYMENTS. REFUNDITRANSFER POLICY 1. Refunds a nd/or tra nsfers wilt b e granted on or b e fo re th e fi rst c lass m eeting. N o refund s or tra n s fers will be gra nted afte r the firs t cla ss meeting. There is a $10.00 s ervice c h a rge on a ll refund s/trans fe rs initia te d by t he p a rticipant. 2. If the co urse is ca nceled by the Hercules Recreation a n d Community Services, the participant will have the optio n o f tra nsfe rring to a s imilar program , or w ill be granted a full refund. 3 . Refu nds may b e given a fter a c ourse h as begun due to a particu la r m e di c al condition if a doc to r 's note is p rovided. These re funds a re at the dis c re tion of the R ecreation S upe rvis or. WALK-IN REGISTRATION 1. All w a lk in regis trations a re acce pte d at t h e C omm u nity S w im C e nter, 2001 Refugio V alley R oad . Office hours a re Monday thru Thursd ay, 9 :00 am to 6: 00 pm , a nd Frida y, 9 :00am to 5:00 pm . 2. Pre-reg is tration is recommendedfo r a ll progra ms at least o n e week prior to t he starting date o f the co urse. MAIL-IN REGISTRATION 1. Please fill out the course registration form provide d in thi s broc hure . Copi es ofthe re gistra tio n form m ay be m a de if more fo rms are n e cessa ry. 2. Please enclose your p a yment info rmatio n . Payme nts m a y be m ade by VISA, Mas terc ard , C heck , or M o neyO rder. Ple ase d o not m a il o r drop off cas h payme nts . 3. You m a y mail y o ur regis tra tion f o rm and p a y ment to the H e rc ules C o mmunity/S w im C ente r, 2 001 Refugio Va lley R oad , Hercules, C A 94547 . 4. A course receipt will b e mailed to you c o nfirming yo ur registrationinto the cla ss.lfy ouhave n otrece ivedverificatio n of yo ur reg is tration by the firs t class meeting, p lease c all the Hercule s Rec reation a nd Community S e rvices at 5 10 7 9 9-8291 . 5 . If your re gistra tion check is returned to yo u, the class is full and y o u will a utomatica lly be pl a ced on a waitin g list. PHONE IN REGISTRATION 1. Plea se fill out the cou rse regis tra tio n form provided in t his brochure fo r e ach p a rticipa nt and p rog ram yo u a re interes ted in . Make s ure you have y o ur VI S A or M asterca rd inform a tion a v a ilabl e when y o u c all. This informat ion w ill include the n a m e of the c a rd holde r, the account number, a nd th e e xpirati o n date. 2. Phone in regis tra tion will be a ccepted during reg ul a r bu s ines s h o urs a n d/or b y leav ing a v oicema il m essag e on o ur reg is tration line (7 99-8291 ) if yo u a re regi stering b y phon e a fter h o urs, please include all th e necessa ry info rmatio n on th e re gistratio n form and payment fo rm , inc luding a c onta ct numbe r s o our s ta ff m ay c ontac t y ou f o r furth e r information in ord e r to proc ess yo ur registrati o n . REGISTRATION BY FAX 1. Please fill out the course regi s tra tion f o rm pro vided in this broc hure a nd fax to (510) 799-82 88. VISA a nd M asterc ard pa y ments will onl y b e acce pte d for f ax re gistratio n. ON-LINE REGISTRATION 1. Please viSit our website a t www.cLherc ule s.ca.u s to re gister fo r all rec reatio n a nd aqu a t ic cl asses v ia the inte rnet. Spring 2003 H erculean 53 �City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form ParenVGuardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age): _ _ _ _ _ __ __ ____________ __ Daytime Phone:_ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ Address: _ _ _ __ __ __ _ City: Zip Code: _ _ __ Evening Phone: _ _ _ _ _ __ __ Participant's Name 1. 2. 3. 4. Birth Date (if under 18yr) \ \ \ \ \ \ \ Course Number and Title Dates Times \ Credit Card Type: _ _ _Mastercard_ _ _ VISA Card No. _ __ _ _ __ _ _____ Exp. Date __,,--,,-- Authorized Cardhotd er Signature: _ _ __ _ _ __ _ __ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ __ _Date: _ _ _ _ __ __ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that [ or said minor may sustain white using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. ,also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature: Date: _ __ _ _ _ __ _ (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form Parent/Guardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age): _ _ __ _ __ _ ___________ __ _ _ Daytime Phone:_ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ Address:. _ _ _ ________ City: Zip Code: _ __ __,Evening Phone: _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ Participant's Name 1. Birth Date (if under 18yr) \ \ 2. 3. \ 4. \ Course Number and Title Dates T imes \ \ \ \ Credit Card Type: _ _ _Mastercard___ VISA Card No. _ __ _ _ __ _ _____ Exp. Dale__\ _ _ \__ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ __ _ __ _ __ _ _ _Date: _ __ _ __ _ _ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. 'hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents , and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers , agents and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature: Date: ____ _ __ __ (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) �THE HERCULEAN Advertising Contract Please complete and return pages 1 and 2 of the advertising contract. 1. DESIGN: D CAMERA-READY (black and white advertisement and picture) D SUBMIT ADVERTISMENT on a 3 112 floppy disk. 2. ARTICLE SUBMITIAL DUE DATES FOR 2003. Select the number of publications D Spring Friday, January 17,2003 (March publication) D Summer Friday, April 18, 2003 (June publication) D Fall Friday, July 18, 2003 (September publication) D Winter Friday, October 10, 2003 (December publication) 3. ADVERTISEMENT SIZES: ADVERTISEMENT COST PER PUBLICATION Please select one of the following advertisement sizes: D *Inside-Eighth Page (BfW) (3 112" W X I H) $100.00 D Inside-Quarter Page (BfW) (3 112" W X 2 In" H) $ 175.00 D Inside-Half Page (BfW) (7" W x 4 H) $200.00 D Inside-Full Page (BfW) (7" W x 8 3/4" H) $275.00 D Inside Back Page-Full Page (BfW) (7" W x 8 314" H) $300.00 D Outside Back Cover-Half Page (in color) (7" W x 2 1/2" H) $350.00 D Additional $20.00 for photo with ad 112" 112" * Hercules Community Non-Profit organizations recognized by the Hercules Community Services Commission will receive one FREE ad per calendar year. * The return of the ad only upon request. 4. 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Call US toda)t Geoffrey Lavitoria Lic.# : OCOS703 844 Wil!ow Avenue Suite A-3 Hercules , CA 510-799-7960 LOKI A GOOD " " G" .o, "£ .... 1 '" ~ '\ STAT' , . ." ~ Tn""-" PQS!'AL PATRON � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/e3beac1dc431c036e5fcf4f0a0c75212.pdf 3c4f3b2fc9e12ecb04d95d8554f0aca1 PDF Text Text City of Hercules Information Brochure Summer 2003 THE HERCULEA~ I City of Hercules 111 Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 Phone, 510-799-&200 Website : www.ci.hercules.ca.us �City Directory City Manager City Hall-General Information City Hall Fax Community/Swim Center Parks & Recreation Department Hercules Senior Center Finance Dept/Business License Business/Community Development Public Works & Engineering Inspection Request Line City Clerk Personnel - Job Hotline Police Department Rodeo-Hercules Fire District EMERGENCY ONLY 799-8206 799-8200 799-2521 799-8291 799-8291 799-8219 245-6509 799-8253 799-8241 799-8240 799-8215 799-8204 799-8260 799-4561 911 City Council 799-8206 Councif meets the second & fourth Tuesday of each month. Ed Balico, Mayor Joanne Ward , Vice Mayor Frank Batara Kris Valstad Trevor Evans-Young Planning Commission 245-6529 For more information regarding meetings, please see our bulletin board at the entrance of the City Hall or call 799-8215. Visit our website at WWW. Cf.HERCULES.CAUS CITY HALL HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS Commission meets the first and third Monday of each month. Mayor's Message City Scene Public Safety Recreation & Community Registration Information Richard Mitchell Joe Eddy McDonald Richard Wilbur John Cadigan Michael Betschart Community Services Commission 799-8230 Commission meets the second Monday of each month. Kenneth Jet! Jagjit Bhambra Ernie Garlit Jay Fort Nancy Cadet Robert Krall Marylyn Judan Hercules Library Commission 1 2 5 10 17 Descriptions of classes offered through the Recreation and Community Services Department can be found online at the City's website. www.ci.hercules.ca.us 799-8230 Commission meets the third Thursday of each month. Jacquelyn Harbert Barbara Rowl Jorge Alfaro Andrew Walters Daniel Mah Roberta Alexander Selina Gill Chief Editor: Doreen Mathews Layout & Design: Faye Flores Jenny Smith Claudette Wade. �Mayor's Message Mayor Ed Balico CITY NEWS Cultural Association and NAACP who promote ethnic pride and work to provide cultural awareness in our diverse population and from the Hercules Friends of the Library to the Hercules Historic Society who work so hard to enrich and preserve what is best about our wonderful community; I extend to you the heartfelt gratitude of our community. To our new Hercules residents, Welcome! Yon have chosen a wonderful place to live. We have a tremendously diverse community that shares a very special quality of life. All of us on the City Council hope you' will take part in the many events that make Hercules such a special place. Fellow Herculeans, Good Day to you all, I hope this letter finds all of you well and happy. I hope you are all looking forward to our 25" Annual Cultural Festival. It is going to be quite a celebration. I hope you are all planning on sharing the two-day celebration with all of your neighbors. Your City Council voted to extend the hours of the event on Saturday with a Special Concert-in-the-Park. We have a very special group of residents in Hercules, who deserve a bit of special recognition. The Hercules Community Partnership has worked quietly without any recognition for one purpose and that is to raise money to help our schools here in Hercules. They continue to hold fund-raisers, have written grant applications, and have obtained contributions from local companies solely for the benefit of our students in the community. On behalf of the entire City Council, I extend our sincerest appreciation for all your work. On that note, I will also take this opportunity to thank all of the groups and volunteers who give of their time and effort to make Hercules a wonderful place to live and work. From the Hercules Rotary Club to the Hercules Lions Club, who provide service to our community; from the Filipino American Association to the Black American In the next few weeks, we will be celebrating the graduation of our young students from all over our community. Once again, on behalf of the entire City Council, I extend congratulations to the students and their parents on your achievements. On the development front, Home Depot has started their project. They hope to be open fo r Thanksgiving. Herculeans will also be seeing three new projects started at North Shore Business Park. Two of the projects wiII be done by Venture Corporation and the third by a group called Capital Partners. In addition BioRad's new facility is now underway and should be ready by the fall. These new facilities will be bringing new employment to the city. This is good news for commercial retail development. More daytime jobs create a greater demand for restaurants. With all the new development happening in Hercules our chances of landing that restanrant increase greatly. Speaking of restaurants, don' t be surprised if you see a new restaurant being built very close to Starbucks. Finally, to all the families in Hercules who have loved ones who are serving our country overseas, I extend to you all our city's prayers and good wishes and on behalf of my colleagues on the City Council I extend our sincere gratitude. Summer 2003 Herculean 1 �City Scene Hercules Sister City Association YOUTH AMBASSADORS SOUGHT THE HERCULES SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION is looking for Youth Ambassadors to join them and visit our Sister City, Tsushima , Japan in the Fall of 2005. The Association welcomes all interested parties who share an interest in international good will. Sister City meetings are held monthly at the Hercules Chamber of Commerce. For more information or to obtain a membership application, you may contact Shirley at 724-7105. Youth Ambassadors must be age 13-18 and a Hercules resident. Summer 2003 Herculea n 2 �City Scene Facilities Maintenance and Services Division FACILITY MAINTENANCE PROGRAM Building maintenance and the safety of those buildings is advancing to meet the challenges that lay ahead. We have the skill levels and the brightest trades personnel onboard. We are dedicated to preserving the structural integrity of the City's buildings and facilities by taking proactive measures through inspections and maintenance procedures. Although facilities maintenance management is not a new or difficult concept to understand. By the age of four, most people have had and comprehended the rudimentary experience of taking care of some possession, suffering when it functioned improperly, struggling to make it work, enjoying that possession when nothing was amiss, and paying a price when it was abused. Like a child with his favorite toy, facility managers have the same fate and, all too typically, the same level of success and failure. The difficulties inherent in the proper maintenance of a facility are all compounded by the fact it takes no specific level of education to identify when maintenance is working or when it has failed . The link between perfection and profitability is tenuous, while the link between poor performance and loss is immediate. I often remind my team that ifthey ever doubt that his or her job is important, they should try turning off the air conditioning for about an hour on a hot summer day, I'm sure the response would be instant, of course we would never do that. The facilities maintenance personnel are dedicated to enhancing the image and appearance of our City buildings. Our Mission The Facilities Maintenance Program's fundamental mission is taking proactive measures to maintain safe and highly functional City buildings and equipment. To accomplish this mission, the Division and its staff focuses its efforts in providing a cleaner and safer environment to the public and City employees. Our goals and objectives are: Enhancing & maintaining quality facilities and services Promote an organization that encourages and expects quality Provide an environment that encourages professionalism, creativity, teamwork, recognition and communication Involve staff and service providers in determining techniques that enhance efficiencies, productivity, and services within available resources Maintain a safe facility environment Involve staff in strategic and long-term planning and scheduling Our Service Capabilities We are responsible for the protection and preservation of 21 buildings, infrastructures and other facilities, excluding parks, totaling approximately over 62,550 sq. ft. that are owned and operated by the City of Hercules. In addition, we are always expanding and developing comprehensive preventative maintenance systems, energy conservation plans and training programs as well as contract management oversight. Our services capabilities include: Lighting & Electrical, Heating Venting & Air Conditioning (HVAC), Lock and Hardware, Plumbing, Structural, Utilities, Custodial, Pest Control. Our staffis reliable and skilled to deal with various problems that arise from the normal wear, tear and use of buildings and facilities and is supported by hands-on management approach. The staff team communicates through written work schedules, safety control reports, and personal contact. When a call is placed by a concerned resident or City employee, it is first determined which department/division is best to deal with the problem and is then quickly routed there. Service calls are then dispatched to the Building Maintenance and/or Custodial personnel. Bottom line, it's simple fundamentals of taking care of buildings and equipment for our City and our goal is to ensure that every person enjoys them .. so let's work and play safely. Summer 2003 Herculean 3 �City Scene City ofHercules SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES The :friendS of the :Hercu[es Livrary congratu[ates the City ana rooks forwara to the oyening of the :Hercu[es Livrary in 2005. fiercufesfiGrary. org BEVERLY SCHERF, PH.D. PSYCHOLOGIST 1500 SYCAMORE AVE., SUITEB9-B LIC: PSY16604 PHONE: 799-7495 Problem-solving approach for stress management, communication issues, anxiety, depression, and trauma Evening and weekend appointments ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• WV\fIN.8ILLPRATHER.COM (The Most Helpful Web Site in Real Estate!) Selling? HomeLog for recent Home Sales in your Neighborhood! Buying? Custom E-mail Updates of new & current properties for sale! Links: East Bay Regional Parks, Schools, Transportation & More! REALTOR since 1975 Professional & Personal! OFFICE: 510-245-9901 FAX: 510-245-9901 WPRATHER@PACBELL.NET Summer 2003 Herculean 4 �Public Safety Hercules Police /)er)(JrimPl,i Tip-A-Cop Raises Money For Special Olympics Hercules Police Officers went to work as waiters at two local restaurants to help raise money to support local Special Olympic Athletes. Teaming up with regular waiters at Chevys, in Richmond, on March 7 th and Applebee's, in Pinole, on April 3,d, officers volunteered their time to serve patrons and collect "Tips" for Special Olympics. The two events raised over $2,500 for Special Olympics that will help pay for equipment, uniforms, medals and transportation for special athletes. The Hercules Police Department and Special Olympics would like to thank everyone in our community who were our guests at these events. Officers from Hercules and Pinole Police Departments will join together for the Torch Run, at 10:00 am on Tuesday, June 3,d Officers will run from the Hercules Police Department to Applebee's, in Pinole, to promote and support Special Olympics in Contra Costa County. For further information on these programs contact Commander Fred Deltorchio at (510) 799-8267 orfdeltorchio@ci.hercules.ca.us. Summer 2003 Herculean 5 �Public Safety Hercules Police Department COMMANDER'S CUP AWARD During the ensuing entry and search ofthis residence, officers located and arrested two suspects, who where in the process of ransacking the home and loading property into a stolen vehicle parked in the garage. Hercules Detectives later arrested a third burglary suspect in Rodeo. Stolen property from several other residences was also recovered. Officer Jacobsen's alertness and swift action was instnnnental in capturing these burglars and removing them from our community. He is commended for a job-welldone! The Commander's Cup is awarded each month to a Hercules Police Dep artment Patro l Officer who distinguishes themselves through exemplary service. Officer James Jacobsen January 2003 Commander's Cup Award Recipient Officer Jacobsen was awarded the Patrol Division Commander's Cup for his outstanding service to the department and community during the month ofJanuary 2003. He distinguished himselfon the afternoon ofJanuary 6th, when his alertness ended operations for a local burglary nng. Officer Jacobsen was patrolling his beat when he spotted a suspicious vehicle parked on Bedford Court. He recognized the vehicle from previous contacts as belonging to a relative of a suspected burglar. Officer Jacobsen summoned other officers from his shift and together they conducted a house-to-house check of the street, to determine whether any homes were broken into. After checking several houses, the officers found an open side garage door on one residence and when they tried to enter, someone pulled the door shut from the inside. Summer 2003 Herculean 6 �Public Safety Hercules Police Department COMMANDER'S CUP AWARD Officer Lake was awarded the Patrol Division Commander's Cup for her outstanding service to the department and community during the month ofFebruary 2003. Officer Lake took 45% ofthe cases on D shift and made 59 % of the total arrests. She was also responsible for 63 % of the self-initiated arrests. Her cases included Officer Audrey Lake February 2003 Commander's Cup Award Recipient February 3d she located and arrested a suspect in possession of a stolen credit card, stolen checks, burglar tools and false identification. February 4th she stopped a vehicle and arrested the driver for possession ofnarcotics and stolen checks, and driving on a suspended license. February 16th she stopped and arrested a drunk driver. February l8'h she stopped a vehicle with no plates and arrested the driver for an outstanding warrant. She also cited the passenger for possession ofmarijuana. February 25 th she arrested a suspect for possession of crystal methamphetamine, counterfeit $100 bills, a billy club and narcotics paraphernalia. The same suspect was also charged with an additional outstanding arrest warrant for narcotics possession. The Commander's Cup is awarded each month to a Hercules Police Department Patrol Officer who distinguishes themselves through exemplary service. Congratulations! Summer 2003 Herculean 7 �Public Safety Hercules Police Department Most Frequent Calls FalseAlarms Suspicious Circumstances Juvenile Complaints Miscellaneous Disturbances Jan Feb Mar 76 38 19 19 107 30 32 27 102 23 7 0 9 0 7 3 6 15 0 21 14 18 2 17 32 Other Calls: Assaults Simple Aggravated Burglary Residential Automobile Auto Theft Vandalism 12 6 7 10 11 Children & Youth Ministries On M arch 17. 2000 Basketball Camp 2003 from IhcHarlcm Melvin Adams retired G lobetrotter. due to a heayy burU::n to reach )'OU lh n.tioo...roe. August 11-15 Melvin Ado"", has had Registration deadli ne is July 3 1,2003 200,000 }"OU'h a\ lhepri'~kgeof ~1cin&to(WCr S(bool~ ~dboll With special guest, retired Harlem Globetrotter Melvin Adams 2nd _ sth grade: 9 -12 AM 6tb _ 9th grade: 1-4PM Fol' more information, please contact: For Boys and Girls of all levels Grades 2nd _ 911> Jason Webster, Director (510) 799-3171 ext. 10 Special Family Rale $60 per studem clini""'" """" and OIhtr youth evalls. He 11M a wid. varioty of 'pea king experience! including im.rviews a nd guc>, opp"amoce.s f!'l>tI1 ~l!fO<ln'of modi • . Cost is $70 per studen t Volley Bible Church is a /III/IIi-ethnic Bible tel/chillS church, which appeals Ie peeple of (Ill walks of life becallse of ils teachinK and l'ibrCWI 'H.'QrJhip slyle. YOII wmfilld a piau 10 grow and discol'er lite riches fOl/ nd in God's people by beillg a port of Ihis felfowship. Valley Bible Clturcll - 1477 Willow A~elllie - Hercules, CA - (510) 799-3171 Summer 2003 Herculean 8 �Summer 2003 Herculean 9 �The City of Hercules invites you to explore the wide variety of classes it offers. From martial arts to oil painting. we've got it all. A description of classes can be found online at our city's website ... WWW.CI _HERCULES _CA _US k'dult Classes and Workshop~ Sign Language - Fiction Writing - Stargazing - Basic First Aid Yoga - Mom & Baby Exercise - Computer Classes Ballroom Dancing - Oil Painting - Karilagan Folk Dancing Karate & Judo - Stargazing ~ . " . ." ' . .. '.~ . p'quatics for all Age~ Group & Individual Swim Lessons - Water Exercise - Lap Swimm ing Competitive Lessons - Hercules Master Swim- Children's Swim Party Lifeguard Training -Recreational Public Swim· Basic Water Rescue Water Safety Instuctor - Guardstart - Hercules Pirahna Swim Team r'iouth Activities &Classes Romper Gym - Tiny Tumbler - Gymnastics Youth Oil Painting - Basic First Aid Training Karate ' Judo' Public Stargazing -rcv:il! £::t K=hild Care Programs & Camp~ Child Care - Grades K- 5th • Before & After School Care -Spring, Winter & Summer Camps Summer 2003 Herculean 10 �[Several Facility Rental~ Swimming Pool Parties· Receptions Halls For All Occasions • Soccer Field Rentals' Baseball Field Rentals • Gazebo Rentals· Tennis Court Rentals • Basketball Court Rentals ~outh Sports Programs For Boys &Girl~ Co-Ed Basketball Leagues ages 7-16 • Basketball Camps . Summer Soccer Camps' Summer Baseball Camps Summer Flag Football Camps' Golf Lessons· Open Gym Tennis Lessons' Table Tennis' Fitness Center Kdult Sports & Fitness Program~ Co-Ed Open Gym Basketball and Volleyball' Table Tennis Jazzercise ' Summer & Fall Softball Leagues' Tennis Lessons Flag Football Leagues' Golf Lessons' Basketball Leagues Summer Golf League' Fitness Center ~enior Citizens Program~ Computer Classes· Tai-Chi & Low Impact Ex ercise Classes • Arts & Crafts Classes' Adu lt Tap & Hula Dance Classes Health Insurance Counseling Program · Co Co Cafe' Pool Table Blood Pressure Checks' Traveling Trips ' Aerobic & Folk Line Dance I ( eenage Program~ Teen Youth Counci l · The S.P.O.T. Before & After School Program • Homework Help at The S.P.O.T. • Teen Dances & Talent shows Summer Planet Youth Program ' Field Trips For your convenience you can register for most classes by the following ... Walk-in Registration @ the Community/Swim Center By Phone (510) 799-8291 Fax (510) 799-8288 or by visiting our website at www .ci.hercules.ca .us Summer 2003 Herculean 11 �The: ~Q.f~ ib,\Cit~s; 'tClUl to ~~_ .tIie!St;f~ItSi Clt"~A'StI-~ ~PJl' a"_'''Cl.'' dI~ __ ~~iltEl. Group & Individual Swim Lessons· Water Exercise • Lap Swimming • Competitive Lessons • Hercules Master Swim • Children's Swim Party • Lifeguard Training • Recreational Basic Water Rescue Water Safety Public Swim Instuctor • Guardstart • Hercules Pirahna Swim Team Public Swim Hours are: Sat/Sun. 1:30 pm-6:00 pm Mon-Fri. 1:30 pm-4:00 pm Lap Swim Hours are: Mon-Fri. 6/16-8/29 11:45 am-l:15 pm Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri. 6/2- 8/22 8:00 pm-9:00 pm Sat/Sun 12:15 pm-l:15 pm You can now register for aquatic and all recreation classes on our website: www.cLhercules.ca.usIf not by internet, you may also register by fax at (510) 799-8288, by phone at (510) 799-8291 or by mail at 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, CA 94547. Summer 2003 Herculea n 12 �[ 111 Civic Drive, Hercules, CA (510) 799-8219 Come and Join Us! The Pqy-Off will grow as the Attendance Does. 1slj 3rc£ 4th Wednesdqy of each month Each Thursdqy 1:30 PM 6:30PM 2:00PM 7:00 PM . Open to the Public / No Minors Summer 2003 Herculean 13 �Citv 01 Hercules 9·HOle Golf league WHERE FORMAT Franklin Canyon Golf Course Highway 4 Hercules, CA 94547 A minimum of 8 two player teams & a maximum of J 6 two player teams per night, using a modified Stableford system. A Round Robin format will be utilized to establish weekly opponents. The length of the league will be determined by the number of teams that sign up. HANDICAPS All participants must have an established NCGA handicap. If players do not have a handicap, one w ill be assigned, and adjusted. WHEN (2 Nights to Choose From) TBA BEGINS June TEA TEE TIMES TBA PRIZES Weekly Script Money will be determined by nightly point totals. A League Playoff will determine the eventual champions. Playoff teams will be determined by their win/loss record during the regular season. Champion- ENTRY FEES $150 per team, paid in advance GREEN FEES TBA ship Night wiD include Free Green Fees, Award Ceremony, and a complementarv dinner at Franklin Canyon dinner! SIGN-UP ATTIIE IEIIUlES COMMUNITY/SWIM CnTEII 200111EFUGI0 VAllEY IIOAD IIEILISTIIATIIN DEADLINE IS FIlIDAY JUNE 6,2003 011 UIiTilIOTILEAGUES AIlE FUll. rb. , L\J HURRY, SPACE IS LIMITED FOR MORE INFORMATION CAll [510J 199-8291 Complete the lower portion afthis flyer and return with the $150 team enrty fee to the Hercules Community/Swim Cemer, located al200l Refugio Valley Road, Hercules CA 94547. Rules & Regulations will be handed out at time of registration. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO THE "CITY OF HERCULES" TEAM NAME,_ __ __ _ __ _ __ _ PLAYER # ! (NAME)_ __ _ _ __ _ __ (DAY PHONE #) _ _ _ __ __ __ _ PLAYER #2 (NAME) _ DAY PHONE #) _ _ _ _ _ _ 14 WED. or THUR. EARLY or LATER _ ADDRESS ZIP'_ CEVE. PHONE#), _ _ __ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ ADDRES S,_ __ _ __ _ __ _ HANDICAP PLAYER # I Summer 2003 Herculea n WHAT NIGHT? Please circle one WHAT GROUP? Please circle one CEVE. PHONE#) _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ ZIP_ __ _ __ _ __ HANDICAP PLAYER #2 �ercu es Come Join the Fun out in the Sun!! Location: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Road, next to Hercules Elementary School SKATE PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS • Park Hou rs are 3:00 pm to Dusk (school Year) • Park H ours are 10 a.m. to Dusk (Summer/Weekends) • Park may be closed for repairs during operating hours • • No Skateboarding or in-line skating on wet surfaces Skateboarding and in-line skating are hazardous activities • Skare at your own risk! Skateboards and in-line skate only • No bicycles, motorized vehicles or scooters allowed • • Helmets, knee pads, and elbow pads required at all times! Failure to wear helmets, knee pads, and elbow pads will subject persons to citation! • Skating on park curbs, parking lot, and ent rance sidewalk prohibited. • • No graffiti or tagging No glass botcles • • • D ispose of trash in trash receptacles No Smoking, Alcohol or Drugs. Spectators must remain seated in bleachers For m6reinfortnation, - lease cali 510) 799~829 Summer 2003 Herculean 15 �Grace Abarientos " Sroker/Oulner - 16 lJears experience "I don't promise .... I DELIVER!" $aye More on My 3% Listing Fee ATTENTION BUILDERS: CUSTOM LOT FOR SALE MARSTEN RANCH AREA 37,374 SQ. FT. LOT READY TO BUILD WITH APPROVED PLAN SERENE AND PRIVACY ON A HILL JUST LISTED/ SOLD HERCULES PROPERTIES * 295 NEWBURY * 271 FLORENCE * 450 N. WILDWOOD * 302 SORRENTO Call: (510) 799-1670 g~~ B ROKER· OWNER • r6YEA..Rs OF E X PERIE N CE • A WARDED : L IFE MEMBER MILLION DOLLAR C LUB (lb. PROOOCU IIwlIMJ By 80AaD 0. IUALTIlItS) I am applying for the job as your family Realtor & friend for life. ---'QAo--REALT Y & LOAN PROVIDERS Summer 2003 Herculean 16 Every property I list turns to sold at it' s highest value in a very short time. Along with my low discounted fees & recommendable professional service. CALL ME AT NO COST TO YOU AND FIND OUT THE MARKET VALUE OF YOUR PROPERTY. "LIST" • "BUY" • "GET A LOAN" .O R REFINANCE WITH ME & RECEIVE: FREE: 1 Yr. Horne Warranty or Termite FREE: Home Staging Service FREE: Inte.r net Marketing . FREE: Appraisal (Rebate) FREE: Loan Pre-QUi,lification Inspection �The City of Herc ules The 25th Annual presents.. . F~~ ~,!, Loca ted at Re fugio Valley Park Saturday. June 7. 2003 10 AM -8 PM Sunday. June 8, 2003 10 AM - 6 PM Enjoy live entertainment. arts, crafts, food, and games for adults and kid s! A shu ttle will be avai lable from Hercu les High School to Refugio Valley Park on June 7th & 8th. We 've also extended our hours this year for a special CREATION CELEBRATION CONCERT CORCOVADO Kid's f own presents 6 P.M. - 8 P.M. SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 100) N~ .sCHOEPP NER .sHOW.s CARN! VA L Pre-Event Ho~rs: J~ne 5th - 3pm - Spm June 6th - 3pm - 8 pm FestivalHours: June 7th - 100m - 8 pm June 8th - 100m - 5 pm pJflAP For more info, call (510) 799-8291 I~~ ~~"BlJ "At' _ Q~Z~Jj~p..liP­ THE DAZZ BAND A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OUR SPONSORS: COM CAST ' Hilltop Buick-Pontiac-GMC' Horizon Beverage Co.! Budweiser * Radstons Office Supplies'" BACA >I< Oakland Raiders :+: C & H Sugar Company, Inc. >I< Cresco Equipment Rentals >I< Downey Savings and Loan Association >I< Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of Cali forn ia >I< Sugar City Building Materials Company * Round Table Pizza - HerculeslPinole >I< FM 106 KMEL >I< 98.1 KISS FM * Bank of America - Hercules >I< Southwest Airlines >I< East Bay MUD ... Golden State Warriors * Hercules Chiropracti c Center * Albertson's - Hercules'" Arrowhead Mountain Spring Water >I< San Jose Sharks * Coldwell BankersBartl es Realters '" Wireless Options >I< Dragon Terrace >I< Radio Shack - Hercules * Curves >I< Richmond Sani tary * Hercules Florist >I< Family Hair Cuttery - Hercules .,,- ~ .,""'" ;.;;:' '<~ - "I .- !.- ":: .. ~ &rt~ -JA- southwest.com' HILI..TQP ~ .--o.. GNC PQ'~II( n: t~ �WE ALL JUGGLE THE SAME RESPONSIBILITIES. WE LIVE WHERE YOU LIVE: We're all busy meeting life's deadlines and commitments, As your good neighbor agents, we can lend a hand with your insurance so you can concentrate on the rest of your hie. Count on us for all your car, home, life and health insurance needs. Call us today. / Geoffrey Lavitoria Lic.#: OC08 703 844 Willow Avenue Suite A-3 Hercules, CA 510-799-7960 UKE A GOOD NEIGII 80 RI £ ' . " ... < ~ I STATE FARM IS TlIEllE.- The Herculean City of Hercules III Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 PRSRT STD LJ.S. POSTAGE PA ID Rodeo, CA Pennit No. 23 POSTAL PATRON � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/30e01aa9aa12a5866e78bcb3f6a47037.pdf 359112e4663528b7a7cab0c7c7918d1a PDF Text Text cit~ ot hercules information brochure Special Edition Includes the entire Parks & Recreation Class Schedules and Programs. Please retain for future reference. �City Directory City Manager City Hall-General Information City Hall Fax Community/Swim Center Parks & Recreation Department Hercules Senior Center Finance DepVBusiness License Business/Community Development Pu blic Works & Engineeri ng Inspection Request Line City Clerk Personnel- Job Hotline Police Department Rodeo-Hercules Fire District EMERGENCY ONLY 799-8206 799-8200 799-2521 799-8291 799-8291 799-8219 245-6509 799-8253 799-8241 799-8240 799-8215 799-8204 799-8260 799-4561 911 City Council 799-8206 Council meets the second & fourth Tuesday of each month. Joanne Ward , Mayor Frank Batara, Vice Mayor Ed Balico Kris Valstad Trevor Evans-Young 245-6529 Commission meets the first and third Monday of each month. TABLE OF CONTENTS Mayor's Message City Scene Public Safety . Parks and Recreation' Richard Mitchell Joe Eddy McDonald Richard Wilbur John Cadigan Michael Betschart Community Services Commission 799-8230 Commission meets the second Monday of each month. Nancy Cadet Robert Krall Marylyn Judan Hercules Library Commission 799-8230 Commission meets the third Thursday of each month. Jacquelyn Harbert Roberta Alexander Jorge Alfaro CITY HALL HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM SPECIAL EDITION Planning Commission Kenneth Jet! Jagjit Bhambra Ernie Garlit Jay Fort For more information regarding meetings, please see our bulletin board at the entrance of the City Half or caff 799-8215. Vis;t our website at WWWCI.HERCULES,CAUS 1 2 8 17 "Descriptions of classes offered through the Recreation and Community Services Department and notice of 2004 City activities will be advertised in this edition only. Subsequent publications will not include detailed information but can be accessed through the City's website - www.ci.hercules.ca.us Andrew Walters Sherry Madfes Chief Editor: Doreen Mathews Layout & Design: Faye Flores Jenny Smith Claudette Wade �Mayor's Message Mayor Joanne Ward YEAR OF THE LffiRARY is happening before our eyes, a new public library will be built and ready to serve the educational and cultural needs of our residents. In 2002, the City received a $6.1 million grant from the State of California to construct the library; our challenge is to raise $4.0 million to meet both the grant matching funds requirement and to purchase the opening day collection of print and electronic resources. Our fund raising effort is underway. During the upcoming year, I will hopefully have the opportunity to meet and speak with as many of you as I can. I will be visiting all of the neighborhoods in Hercules, so if I knock on your door some evening or weekend, it's just me, wanting to know how you feel about issues in our town. Like so many of you, I really love this community and our wonderful diversity. So much is going on including residential and retail development that I know at times it is difficult to keep pace. There is one project, however, that I really believe requires everyone's attention. During the upcoming year, as a result of a significant effort on the part of the entire community, the Hercules public library will begin construction. We are celebrating our success and our commitment by declaring 2004 as "The Year of the Library. " Rarely in one's lifetime is there an opportunity to participate in the building of a significant educational and cultural institution. Now is one of those rare moments and I am pleased and excited to share with you our plans for building this special place. As you know, we have been working for some time to bring our dream of a public library for the residents of the Ciry of Hercules into a reality. In one sentence, that vision Throughout the planning process we have explored the many possibilities of how our new public library will act as a community catalyst - how it should not be a place where books are just shelved and borrowed. We see the library as a center of learning, a place to exchange ideas and gain knowledge while serving special needs of our multicultural community, our senior citizens, students and children and our city's growing economic base of businesses and service groups. I hope you will agree with our vision by joining us in making something as unique as building a public library a shared reality. Our library will provide a legacy for generations to use, share and enjoy. r~--------------- - - I HERCULES LIBRARY CONNECTION : Limited library service is available at the Swim Center . thanks to a partnership between the City of Hercules and the Contra Costa County Library. While Hercules continues to work towards its own full service library, residents are able to pick up reserved books at the Hercules Swim Center. Library card holders are able to access Library databases, search the internet and request materials to be sent to the site for pick up, through two computer terminals available at the site. Hours of services are Monday-Thursday, 10-6 and Friday, 10-5. Also available at the Swim Center is a 24 hour library book drop off box for residents to return County Library books. For more info. , please visit the County Library 's home page at www.ccc.lib.org. Spring 2004 Herculean 1 �City Scene Hercules Police Explorers POLICE EXPLORERS WIN AT NATIONAL COlVlPETITION On January 17 and 18, 2004, the Hercules Police Explorers competed in a National Police Explorer Tactical Competition in Chandler, Arizona. This competition is unlike any other Explorer competition in that Explorers work together as a team towards solving problems through teamwork and tactics. The emphasis being on TEAM WORK. The Hercules Police Explorers competed against over 50 teams nation wide. When the Explorers learned that they were accepted to compete in the competition, they began training every Sunday morning from 7am to noon. It was a demanding training schedule because the Explorers needed to train for 15 different events in less than 2 months. As a result of their commitment to working as a team , the Hercules Police Explorers received a first place trophy in the High Risk Search Warrant. This event required the Explorer team to overcome armed suspects and rescue hostages, some of whom were already injured. According to the evaluator, the Hercules Team was '1lawless" not only in teamwork but also in tactics and safety. In the other events, the Explorers also received high scores and compliments for their teamwork and tactics. Throughout the competition, the Hercules Team was acknowledged fortheir professionalism, politeness and teamwork. Congratulations and Job well done! The Hercules Police Explorers would like to thank Chief Deltorchio and the members of the of the Hercules Police Department and the Hercules Police Officers Association for their support and training, the Hercules City Council for the use of their van, the Richard Cowell Tactical Equipment Company for the donation of the tactical vests and uniforms, Worthington Homes, WESTCAT and the Concord Naval Weapon Station for the use of their facilities for the Explorers to train. Spring 2004Herculean 2 �City Scene Hercules High Interact Club INTERACT CLUB UPDATE J.,.:.\:;~ The Hercules High School Interact Club has completed another successful semester. The Interact Club is the community service club at the school and is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Hercules. It is one of the larger Clubs on campus with about 50 members. Worldwide , Rotary International estimates thatthere are 212,000 Interact rnernbers in 9,256 Clubs, located in 114 different countries. The Rotary Club provides advisors to the Interact Club and the school provides a faculty advisor. John Brown is serving as the faculty advisor for the 3'" year. Rotary asks each Interact Club to complete a minimurn of 2 service projects a year: one that benefits the locar community and one that promotes international understanding. During the first half of the school year, the Hercules Interact Club completed several community service project. 1. In September, the Club provided a cash donation to the Rotary Club's Dictionaries for 3'" Grader Program and helped to distribute dictionaries at Hercules, Ohlone, and Hanna Ranch Elementary Schools. Club members also helped to place labels into the dictionaries that were later given to the students at Hillcrest School in Rodeo. 4. The Senior (Citizen) Committee sent Thanksgiving and Holiday cards to the residents of the Rodeo Residential Care Facility, which is located in Hercules. 5. Interact members helped the Christmas Coalition by having a Gift Wrapping Paper Drive (contributing over 75 rolls of paper), decorating and staffing Santa's Workshop at the City's Annual Tree Lighting Event, wrapping gifts, and helping at the distribution day. 6. The Club contributed $50 to the Bay Area Rescue Mission's Thanksgiving Dinner Program. 7. In January, the Club conducted a City-wide Coat and Jacket Drive. 8. Club members assisted serving food and cleaning up at the Rotary's Annual September 11 Dinner and at the Rotary's Crab Feed Fundraiser in early January. The Interact Club actively participates in High School sponsored events such as holiday faires and the Homecoming Parade. Several additional community service projects are planned during the second half of the year. This year's officers are: 2. On November 1 , the Club planted 240 tulip bulbs on the hillside by the High School Administration Building, with the goal of adding some Spring color to the campus. . 51 3. Club members joined the Hercules Annual Cleanup Day program and helped at the High School campus. President: Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer: Publicity: Irene Lee Ngoc Thanh Le Carrie Fong Dung Dao Onofre Mateo Spring 2004 Herculean 3 �City Scene West Contra Costa Transit Authority WESTCAT OFFERS NEW TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS On February 9, 2004, WestCAT will be implementing a service expansion on Routes 30Z and JX, known as the JPXl30Z service. This new service is a weekday service between the EI Cerrito del Norte BART station and Martinez, with 15-minute frequencies during commute hours and hourly headways during the noncommute hours. The new service will provide greater regional accessibility for the residents of the WestCAT service area on existing Routes JX and 30Z, as it will feature new stops on Pinole Valley Road, and at the Richmond Parkway Transit Center. It has been designed to provide timed connections to the Fremont trains at the EI Cerrito del Norte BART station, and AC Transit Transbay service between the Richmond Parkway Transit Center and the Transbay Terminal in downtown San Francisco. In Martinez, the service will connect to County Connection's Route 108 at the New Amtrak Station. Also, a new stop will be added on Court Street between Marina Vista and Escobar Streets to serve the court buildings in the downtown area, as the new alignment of the route discontinues service to the Court and Ward stop and to the Pacheco/Howe loop in Martinez. and JX make timed connections with these trains at the BART station, J and JX schedules have been adjusted to reflect that change. Routes 11 , 19, 17, and 18 have been adjusted to improve schedule reliability. Due to lack of patronage, WestCAT is discontinuing Saturday Route 15 service in the Viewpointe and Coral neighborhood. Route 15 would instead travel along Willow Avenue making stops at Interstate 80 and Viewpointe Blvd. Passengers from the Viewpointe & Coral neighborhood would use the Willow & Viewpointe stop. In addition , general public Dial-ARide will still be available on Saturday. Ultimately, these changes have been initiated in order to provide further travel options for WestCAT passengers, align the service within the region and to continue making timed transfers at BART, please call 724-7993 or visit our website www.westcat.org. • ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• At the same time, WestCAT has adjusted the times on its local routes in order to connect with the new BART Schedules effective February 9, 2004, and is streamlining its service to make it more efficient and cost-effective. Here is a list of the changes: Titan Scramble Golf Tournament Local routes connecting to Routes J and JX have been adjusted to make the connection at the Hercules Transit Center. May 21, 2004,11:00 a.m. Franklin Canyon Golf Course Route J has been adjusted to connect with the new BART train schedule at EI Cerrito del Norte Station. BART has adjusted Millbrae/SFO bound trains 3 minutes back, and EI Cerrito bound Millbrae/SFO trains one minute back. Similar changes will take place on the weekend schedule. Because Routes J Spring 2004 Herculean 4 Benefits Hercules MiddlelHigh School Mark your calendars! Entry forms may be picked up at the Swim Center or at www.wccusd.k12.ca.us/hercmh!. E-mail c1etiahart@hotmail.com with any questions. �City Scene Mountain Lions Seen In West County WHAT TO DO IF YOU ENCOUNTER A MOUNTAIN LION The following suggestions are based on studies of mountain lion behavior and analysis of attacks by mountain lions, tigers and leopards: Report attacks: Report all encounters or attacks to the Department ofFish and Game at 707-944-5500 MondayFriday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Do not hike alone: Go in groups with adults supervising children. Living with California Mountain Lions: About half of California is prime mountain lion country. Lions live in Contra Costa County and have been sited throughout the years in Hercules. These large, powerful predators have always lived here, preying on deer and other wildlife and playing an important role in the ecosystem. Keep children close to you: Observations of captured wild mountain lions reveal that animals seem especially drawn to children. Keep children within your sight at all times. Do not approach a lion: Most mountain lions will try to avoid a confrontation. Give them a way to escape. Do not run from a lion: Running may stimulate a mountain lion's instinct to chase. Instead, stand and face the animal. Make eye contact. If you have small children with you, pick them up if possible so they don't partic and run. Although it may be awkward, pick up children without bending over or turrting away from the mountain lion. Do not crouch down or bend over: A person standing up is just not the right shape for a cat's prey. A person squatting or bending over looks a lot like a four-legged prey animal. Avoid squatting, crouching or bending over, even to pick up children when you are in mountain lion country. Do all you can to appear larger: Raise your ' alms. Open your jacket if you are wearing one. Pick up small children without bending over. Throw stones, branches, or whatever you can reach without crouching or turning your back. Wave your arms slowly and speak firmly in a loud voice. You are trying to convince the mountain lion you are not the prey and you may be a danger to the animal. When mountain lions meet people: Generally, mountain lions are calm, quiet and elusi ve. They are commonly found in areas with plentiful prey and adequate cover. Such conditions exist in Contra Costa County. This has increased the number of human and mountain lion interactions, due in part to more people using hiking and running trails in mountain lion habitat areas. What to do to reduce encounters with a mountain lion: Don 't feed wildlife, i.e. deer, raccoons, or other wildlife in your yard. The animals are prey for the mountain lions. Feeding attracts them. Deer proof your area. Avoid plants that deer prefer to eat. Attracting deer, attracts mountain lions. Roanling pets are easy prey for hungry mountain lions. Either bring pets inside or keep them in kennels with a secure top. Do not feed pets outside, food attracts mountain lions. Remove dense and low lying vegetation that is a good hiding place for mountain lions, especially around children's play areas. Install outdoor lighting keeping the perimeter of your home well lit at rtight - especially along walkways - to keep mountain lions visible. Keep a close watch on small children whenever they play outdoors. Make sure children are inside between dusk and dawn. Fight back if attacked: Use rocks, sticks, caps, jackets, garden tools and bare hands to fight off a mountain lion. A mountain lion will try to bite the head, or neck, try to remain standing and face the attacking animal. Spring 2004 Herculean 5 �City Scene In Memory RAMON S. TARAYA SCHOLARSHIP FUND In memory of the late Hercules City Council Member, Ramon S. Taraya, this Non-Profit Corporation has been established to provide post secondary educational schoolarships for residents of Hercules whose goals are to pursue a Bachelor or Associate Degree in the field of their choice. Scholarships range from $100 to $1,000 and will be awarded to ten local Hercules students who meet the following criteria: Currently reside in Hercules, at least two years; Submit sealed official high school or college transcript with a minimum 2.5 GPA; Submit a completed scholarship application; Submit written essay as required; Recipient must be represented at the Scholarship Award Ceremony to receive award. Applications are available at Hercules City Hall or at local high schools. Deadline to apply is April 16, 2004. For more information call (510) 741-1922 or email e_taraya@hotmai1.com. Put your spine in the hands of experience for your health care• ....................................... ......................................................... . COMPUMENTARY CONSULTATION : Ask about our New Patient Special Extended Hours & Emergency Care w ith the mention of thi s ad. For over 16 years we've been here for you ... serving as your community chiropractors. 799-0900 In Creekside Shopping Center· 1581 Sycamore Avenue #4 • Hercules Spring 2004 Herculean 6 �City Scene City ofHercules HERCULES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Announces 2004 Annual Award Dinner and Installation of Officers Saturday, March 27, 2004 Hercules Community Center 2004 Refugio Valley Road Hercules, CA Awards: Citizen of the Year Youth of the Year Business of the Year Special Recognition For fu rther information, p lease contact: Hercules Chamber of Commerce 510-799-0282 office@herculeschamber.com -----------------------1---------- - ----- Home • Auto Life Motorcycles Boats • Motor Homes 510-223-6447 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Don Romero Ca . lie # 05 2 1754 I I I 2574 Appian Wy, Pinole I I G. Joanne Von Aspern - - - + -- PRI VATE INVESTIGATI ONS State of CA. No. PI 18722 231 0 San Pablo Ave. Ste.205 Pinole , California 94564 Phone: (510) 724-66 19 Fax (51O) 724-4 275 Spring 2004 Herculean 7 �Public Safety Hercules Police Department COMMANDER'S CUP AWARD .• 1 Sergeant Bill Goswick Commander's Cup Recipient October 2003 . .~ t Sergeant Goswick was awarded the Patrol Division Commander's Cup for outstanding work on his collateral assignments during the month of October 2003. Along with responsibility for Beat 1DayshiftCommunity Policing, Sergeant Goswick is Senior Advisor for our Explorer Post, Team Leader for the Special Response Team, and Coordinator for Emergency Operations and Recruitment. As Explorer Advisor, Sergeant Goswick organized their participation in the Explorer Competition in Paso Robles. Despite competing with other participants, from much larger departments, our Explorers brought home awards for six different competitions. The Post also committed to participate with our senior citizens, at The Arbors, in a craft fair/garage sale. A contingent of our Explorers also assisted with traffic control at the opening of the Alfred Zampa Memorial Bridge. Sergeant Goswick also submitted a written proposal for a Police Intern Program, involving department sponsorship for an Explorer to attend a local police academy. This program is now being implemented and an Explorer is scheduled to attend the Napa Valley College extended academy in March 2004. The Special Response Team conducted monthly training at the Concord Naval Weapons Station. October 's session covered react drills, team movements and tactical Spring 2004 Herculean 8 scenarios. Sergeant Goswick has succeeded in facilitating quality training for the team each month. In his role as the City ' s Emergency Operations Coordinator, Sergeant Goswick planned and facilitated a citywide Earthquake EOC Exercise on October 21 . The exercise was well planned and carried out and identified needed improvement areas. Sergeant Goswick also coordinated the purchase of22 new respirators for the police department, as well as reimbursement from the county under a Homeland Security Grant. He is currently applying for grant funding to support future training in this area for the police department. Congratnlations Sergeant Goswick for balancing your many diverse assignments and delivering outstanding service in each of these areas. 1-----------------I MOST FREQUENT CALLS I I Oct Nov Dec I I False Alarms Il7 108 86 I Suspicious Circumstances 40 36 32 I Juvenile Complaints 18 12 20 I Miscellaneous Disturbances 27 26 20 Other Calls: Assaults Simple Aggravated 2 2 8 2 6 1 Burglary Residential Automobile 4 7 2 12 2 18 Auto Theft Vandalism 12 13 21 9 11 7 �Public Safety Hercules Police Department COMMANDER'S CUP AWARD request was such that our department received a letter from the Concord Police Department thanking Officer Imboden for his "efficacious and professional" assistance on this matter. On November 12, Officer Imboden was assaulted during a traffic stop, when the violator struck him with her vehicle while fleeing the scene. His handling of the arrest and overall incident was commendable. Officer Bill Imboden Commander's Cup Recipient November 2003 Officer William Imboden was awarded the Patrol Division Commander's Cup for his outstanding service to the Hercules Police Department during the month of November. During this month, Officer Imboden was assigned duties as the Department's Traffic Officer, however, due to staffing shortages he was reassigned to cover general patrol shifts. Officer Imboden accepted his schedule adjustments without complaint and continued to perform his traffic enforcement duties while also covering a beat. He issued 19 traffic and 1 parking citation this month and directed our Seatbelt Grant enforcement efforts and facilitated the placement of our new radar/digital message trailer. On November 4, while assigned as Officer In Charge, Officer Imboden received a request from the Concord Police Department to assist with serving a temporary restraining order on a suspect in our City. Officer Imboden's handling of this On November 30, Officer Imboden stopped a vehicle because the driver was not wearing his seat belt. After a very thorough investigation, Officer Imboden determined that the vehicle stopped was an unreported stolen vehicle and that it contained stolen property from an unreported auto burglary, which occurred in Concord. He arrested the driver and prepared a thorough, well written report. His overall handling of this investigation was first rate. Real team players always give their best, no matter where they are assigned. Officer Imboden's performance this month exemplifies this principle. Thank you, Bill, for a job well done! BEVERLY SCHERF, PH.D. PSYCHOLOGIST 1500 SYCAMORE AVE. , SUITE B9-B LIC: PSY16604 PHONE: 799-7495 Problem-solving approach for stress management, communication issues, anxiety, depression, and trauma Evening and weekend appointments Spring 2004 Herculean 9 �Public Safety Hercules Police Department NEW OFFICER HIRED Traffic Enforcement on New Sycamore Avenue Extension Officer Edward Li The Hercules Police Department is pleased to announce the appointment of Edward Li to the position of Police Officer. Officer Li graduated from the Police Academy at Napa Valley College on December 6, 2003 and was sworn in as a member of our Department on December 9th. Along with his graduation certificate, Officer Li picked up awards for being the Top Academic Achiever and Outstanding Student in his academy class. Ed is a veteran of the United States Air Force Reserve , where he served as an Aircraft Maintenance Crew Chief. United Airlines also employed him for 14 years as an aircraft mechanic. He lives in Benicia with his wife, Mika, and two children Andrew and Michelle. Everyone at the Department is confident Ed will be a valuable addition to our community. Spring 2004 Herculean 10 Hercules Police Officers are asking motorists to heed the posted 15 MPH speed limit on the new Sycamore Avenue extension, connecting Railroad Avenue with San Pablo Avenue. The Police Department received numerous complaints of drivers speeding on this roadway, driving on the wrong side of the street, and failing to stop atthe posted stop signs. Drivers ma y notice the presence of the new police radar trail er (shown below at another location) and increased enforcement efforts by Hercules Officers. Drive safely ... avoid a ticket and , even more important, avoid an accident! �Public Safety Hercules Police Department THIRD ANNUAL HERCULES POLICE CITIZEN ACADEMY The Hercules Police Department recently graduated 18 students from the third annual Citizen Police Academy. The Citizen Police Academy provides community members with an inside look at local law enforcement. The fourteen week academy is designed to give citizens an overview of the police department's functions and operational procedures . Class instructors are Hercules Police Officers who are committed to community problem solving and interacting with our citizens. Classes include Patrol Procedures, Traffic and DUI Investigation, Police K-9 Operations, Computer and Internet Crimes, Booking & Detention, and much more. Many oftbe classes are interactive with hands on activities including crime scene processing, driving simulator, and special response tactics. During the last Citizen Academy, students working hands on with tbe radar device were able to lock on to a speeding vehicle. Wben tbe assisting Police. Officer stopped the speeding vehicle, it was determined to be a stolen vehicle. The Citizen Police Academy had it's first arrest! Learning how to make a cast of a footprint. The Hercules Police Department is extremely proud of tbe citizens who participated in the last three academies and we look forward to the Fourth Annual Academy scheduled to start May 19'" 2004. Classes will be beld on Wednesday evenings from 7P.M. to 9 P.M. If you are interested, please contact Commander Tom Muehleisen at 799-8280. Listening intently to an in the classroom presentation. Demonstration by Hercules Special Response Team. Spring 2004 Herculean 11 �The Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District invites you to join our team COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM PROGRAM What is CERT? CERT stands for Community Emergency Response Team. The purpose of the CERT Program is to improve community preparedness in the event of a disaster. The program is designed to teach basic skills important in an emergency. Who is eligible for CERT Training? The Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District provides CERT Training free of charge for Rodeo-Hercules residents, schools and businesses. Learn from your Local Rodeo-Hercules Firefighters. Rodeo-Hercules Firefighters teach the training course at a central location at convenient times, in eight sessions. What you will be trained to do: Local Rodeo-Hercules Firefighters will train you to prepare and respond to a disaster. The course topics include: Introduction to Disaster Preparedness Disaster First Aid & CPR Fire Suppression Light Search and Rescue How to Organize Your Neighborhood for CERT How to sign up: Call (510) 799-4561 to register for the next class or request a CERT Packet for your neighborhood, school, or business to get started. Spring 2004 Herculean 12 When an emergency happ.~n~;?· you will want to help. training, practice, and working as a team, you to do the greatest ~ ., ,,,,,r family and ueiighlDi allio pr(ttectjq~LY becoming �Just give us your name and address and we will send you the information you need. The Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District is ready to help. We need to get you involved. CERT is a popular program, so call right away and get on the list! CERT Classes are ongoing and consists of 18 hours of training including: disaster preparedness, Fire suppression, emergency medical, light search, terrorism and disaster Psychology. For more information about Disaster Preparedness Contract: The Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District 1680 Refugio Valley Road Hercules, CA 94547 (510) 799-4561 www.rhfd.org Additional Resources: Federal Emergency Management Agency www.fema.gov California Office of Emergency Services www.oes.ca.gov American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter www.bayarea-redcross.org Spring 2004 Herculean 13 �GRACE ABARIENTOS REAL ESTATE BROKER/OWNER - - - :itt I I I ~ I ~ I ~ I ~ I ~ I I ~ I ~ I ~ I ~ I ~ I ~ 0 - - 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE - AREA SPECIALIST - , til: » ...... H iU ~ Z 0 ~ iU iU ~ C\1 0.. 0 H 0.. 4-; 0 c.8 ·»...... H !JJ !JJ ~ I::lo ........ ~ C\1 ~ ~ C\1 0..1::l 0 u ...... iU ~ ~ ....... oS S ~ S 0I::l iU ...... iU ·..... 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S1rong Catholi.c Christian identity and climate which penneates the school community Dedicated and professi.onal pastel', principal. faculty and staff Swng academic and cunicular programs to meet the needs of all types ofleamel'$ Student. faculty and staff involvement in Christian service opportunities Parents who nurture a love oflearning in their children and support the mission of the s:chool by their active involvement in the many facets of school life Nurturing extended day care program fully licensed pre-school St. Patrick Pre-School providing a nurturing loving environment in which children are taught readine~ gJQJJ~ and how to relate rocially with other~ Now eI>IOlllDg 3 and 4 you old filr full and port _ m.truction and play KristIna !'lobar, DINctor (SIO) 'l99 -661S3 Saint Patrick School Junior High Serving Rodeo, JlercuJeg, Crockett, Pinole Dally RellgIous_tIon My>r Muoloal PIoductfon In Spring Up 10 Pau and Integrttad TecImo\ogg MURIc andAtt " " GATS ProgroJn Before and _ fIcbool Day Care sa.-. RIgorous Mall>. WritIn§ SogIiIQ. and SodoI Studldo CwricuIum Dally SponIob and I'byoIcaI Education ProgroJn Co=unItg SorvIoe OpportunitI4O/Sorvioe t..rnIng Leadaoh!p ProgroJnSodoI czw", Un/cycI6 Clu!> and Danca TutorIng ProgroJn St Patriclc School_ a safe community and dlrect monitoring of each cbl\d'. _ _ Spring 2004 Herculean 15 �Panda's International Trading Co. Panda's Int'I Trading Co. has recently moved to a new 22,000 sq ft . warehouse in Hercules. The warehouse is not only designed to provide our merchandises to various sized businesses, we have also opened a part of the warehouse as a retail department. All of the merchandises are at substantially lowered prices compared to retail stores. As a new member of those businesses in the city, we appreciate very much the opportunity to serve all our neighbors in Hercules. In July 2004, we are celebrating Panda Wholesale's grand opening day. To thank everyone who come in and shop with us, we have prepared special gifts to go with every purchase. $5.00 gift for buying over $25 $10.00 gift for buying over $50 $20.00 gift for buying over $100 Categories: Gifts: crystal stuff; cloisonne; imitation ivory carving; stone carving; glass figures, wood carving. Jewelry: bracelets; necklace; pedant; earring; beads Apparel: sleepwear, Chinese dress, shoes Bag; Groceries; House wares; Decorations; School supplies; Toys; Garden stuff, and much more. Our new business address is: 618 Alfred Nobel Dr. Hercules, CA 94547 TEL: 510-741-9888 Spring 2004 Herculean 16 �Parks and Recreation Services ROMPER GYM AGES 2 TO 4 YEARS OLD BASIC FIRST AID TRAINING Location: Instructor: Fee: 11517-A 11517-B 11517-C 21517-A 21517-B 21517-C 21517-0 21517-E 31517-A 31517-B CommunitylSwim Center, Press Room Delucchi's First Aid Training Certified Instructors $63 Res/$68 Non-Res, plus a $5 materials fee for certification packet and handbook. Sat 03113 8:00am-2:00pm Sat 04103 8:00am-2:00pm Sat 05/01 8:00am-2:00pm Sat 05/29 8:00am-2:00pm Sat 06/12 8:00am-2:00pm Sat 07/17 8:00am-2:00pm Sat 08/21 8:00am-2:00pm Sat 09/11 8:00am-2:00pm 10109 8:00am-2:00pm Sat Sat 11 /13 8:00am-2:00pm Location: Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $49 Resl$52 Non-Res 11526-A Sat "03120-04124 'No class on 04/10 11526-B Sat "05101-06/05 'No class on 05/29 21526-A Sat "06/19-07131 "No class on 07103 & 07/10 21526-B Sat "08/21-09125 'No class on 09/04 10/02-10/30 31526-A Sat '11/13-12118 31526-B Sat "No class on 11127 9:00am-9:45am 9:00am-9:45am 9:00am-9:45am 9:00am-9:45am 9:00am-9:45am 9:00am-9:45am TINY TUMBLERS AGES 4 TO 6 YEARS OLD Location: Instructor: Fee: ADULT OIL PAINTING Location: CommunitylSwim Center Instructor: Maria S.C. Davi Fee: $42 Res/$45 Non-Res 41516-A Tues 03/23-05111 11516-A Tues 06/01 -07/20* *No class on 07106 or from 07/26-08/06 21516-A Tues 08110-09/28 31516-A Tues 10/19-12107 1:00pm-3:30pm 1:00pm-3:30pm 1:00pm-3:30pm 1:00pm-3:30pm yOUTH OIL PAINTING Location: CommunitylSwim Center Instructor: Maria S.C. Davi Fee: $42 Resl$45 Non-res 41521-A Tues 03/23-05111 41521-B Fri 03/26-05/14 11521-A Tues 06/01-07/20* 11521-B 06/04-07/23* Fri *No class on 07106 or from 07/26-08/06 21521-A Tues 08/10-09/28 21521-B Fri 08/13-10101 31516-A Tues 10/19-12107 31516-B Fri 10/22-12110' "No class on 11 /26 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 11522-B *No class on 11522-B "No class on 21522-A 'No class on 21522-B "No class on 31522-A 31522-B "No class on Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $49 Res/$52 Non-Res '03/20-04/24 10:00am-1 0:45am Sat *05/01-06/05 05129 Sat *06/19-07131 07103 & 07/10 Sat 08121-09/25 09104 Sat 10102-10/30 Sat "11 /13-12118 11127 10:00am-1 0:45am Sat 04/10 10:00am-10:45am 10:00am-1 0:45am 10:00am-1 0:45am 10:00am-10:45am GYMNASTICS AGES 7 AND OLDER Location: Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $49 Resl$52 Non-Res Planning a Party? Ask about our Tumbling party special. 11523-A Sat "03/20-04/24 "No class on 04/10 11523-B Sat "05101-06/05 'No class on 05/29 21523-A Sat "06119-07131 'No class on 07103 & 0711 0 21523-B Sat "08121-09125 'No class on 09104 31523-A Sat 10102-10/30 31523-B Sat *11/13-12118 'No class on 11/27 11 :00am-11 :45am 11 :00am-11:45am 11:00am-11:45am 11:00am-11:45am 11 :ooam-11 :45am 11 :ooam-11 :45am Spring 2004 Herculean 17 �Parks and Recreation Services ON-GOING ACTIVITIES Senior Services R! QQ() PRESSURE Get ~ thxJ pressure taken by one of our finest Rodeo Hercules Fre Fl9hters on the Second Wednesday of each month! PCJ(X TABLE The Pool Table is available Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Tme: 1:00pm to 5:00pm Free COMPUTER CLASS MoOOays Call fora time Free AWLT TAP AND HULA DANCE CLASS Tuesday 1~2:00pm 2:00pm-2:45pm 2:45pm-3:45pm 3:45pm-4:30pm Ongoing Advance Tap Hula Intermediate Tap Beginner $3Iweek $3Iweek $3/week $3/week FOLK DANCING CLASS Monday 1:OOpm Free Hercules Senior Center C C CAFE All people 60 and over get out of the house and have something nutritious to eat. Live healthier, socialize and have a little fun while you're at it. Visit Hercules C.C. Cafe althe Senior Center, 111 Civic Drive, Monday through Friday at 11 :30 am. The big lunch is served for a suggested donation of $2.00. That's the best deal in town! Call (51 0) 79~219 a day in advance before 12:30 pm for reservations. Your first meal is on us! Enroll with Westcatat (510) 724-7433 for free transportation to C.C. Cafe. Give it a try. You won't regret it! For "Meals on Wheels" contact Dolores Morales at (510) 499-3600. AEROBIC LINE DANCING CLASS Friday 1:30pm-2:30pm Hercules Senior Center HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING ADVOCACY PROGRAM Counseling sessions are free and confidential. A trained experienced counselor is available on the 1st Monday of each month at the Hercules Senior Center from 9:00-11 :00 am, call (510) 799-8219. 20 Spring 2004 Hercu lean MONDAYS TaiChi Computer Classes Low Impact Exercise Goodie Store Lunch Folk Dancing Crochet Group 8:00am - 9:00am 9:00am - 2:30pm 9:00am 10:30am 11:45am 1:00pm 1:00pm TUESDAYS Taf.Chi Art Class Lunch Advance Tap Hula Intermediate Tap Beginner Tap 8:30am 10:00am 11 :45am 1:OOpm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 2:45pm 2:45pm-3:45pm 3:45pm-4:30pm WEDNESDAYS Various Crafts Card Group Lunch 9:00am 9:00am -4:00pm 11:45am TIiURSDAYS Tai Chi Card Group Lunch Bingoforfun 8:00am 9:00am -4:00pm 11:45am 1:00pm FRIDAYS TaiChi Low Impact Aerobics Bingo For Goodies Lunch Line Dancing 8:00am 9:00am 10:30am 11 :45am 1:3Opm-2:3Opm $3lWeek $3lWeek $3NVeek $3lWeek ' Hercules Senior Center is the host to the C.C. Cafe Monday through Friday: suggested donation is $2.00. Reservation must be made one day in advance before 12:30pm. 'FOR INFORMATION REGARDING DAYTRIPSAND EXTENDED TRIPS, COME BYTHE SENIOR CENTER, 111 CIVIC DRIVE AND SEE WHAT WE OFFER. LOOK FOR EVENTS ONAPRIL24TH AND MAY 2ND. ' LOOK OUT FOR SPRING BINGO ONTHURSDAY EVENINGS TO START AGAIN. �On Iine Reg istr'ltion! • Don't feel like registering for recre'ltion c1 'l sses by f'lx, phone ~ or in person? ~ Then visit our website '1t ... www.cLhercules.cq.us (510)799-8291 Fm mOre inform'1tion on OUr recre'1tion ci'1sses, ple'1se c'1ll (510) 799-8291 Spring 2004 Herculean 19 �Parks and Recreation Services Senior Services ON-GOING ACTIVITIES BLOOD PRESSURE Get your blood pressure taken by one of our finest Rodeo Hercules Rre Fighters on the Second Wednesday of each month! MONDAYS TaiChi Computer Classes Low Impact Exercise Goodie Store Lunch Folk Dancing Crochet Group 8:00am - 9:00am 9:00am - 2:30pm 9:00am 10:30am 11:45am 1:00pm 1:00pm l1JESDAYS Taf.Chi Art Class Lunch Advance Tap Hula Intermediate Tap Beginner Tap 8:30am 10:00am 11:45am 1:OOpm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 2:45pm 2:45pm-3:45pm 3:45pm-4:30pm WEDNESDAYS Various Crafts Card Group Lunch 9:00am 9:00am - 4:00pm 11:45am THURSDAYS TaiChi Card Group Lunch Bingoforfun 8:00am 9:00am - 4:00pm 11:45am 1:00pm FRIDAYS TaiChi Low Impact Aerobics Bingo For Goodies Lunch Line Dancing 8:00am 9:00am 10:30am 11:45am 1:30pm-2:30pm POOL TABLE The Pool Table is available Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Time: 1:OOpm to 5:00pm Free COMPUTER CLASS Mondays Call for a time Free ADULT TAP AND HULA DANCE CLASS Tuesday 1:oopm-2:00pm 2:00pm-2:45pm 2:45pm-3:45pm 3:45pm-4:30pm Ongoing Advance Tap Hula Intermediate Tap Beginner $3Iweek $3lweek $3tweek $3lweek FOLK DANCING CLASS Monday 1:OOpm Free Hercules Senior Center C C CAFE All people 60 and over get out of the house and have something nutritious to eat. Live healthier, socialize and have a little fun while you're at it. Visit Hercules C.C. Cafe at the Senior Center, 111 Civic Drive, Monday through Friday at 11 :30 am. The big lunch is served for a suggested donation of $2.00. That's the best deal in town! Call (510) 799-8219 a day in advance before 12:30 pm for reservations. Your first meal is on us! Enroll with Westcat at (51 0) 724-7433 for free transportation to C.C. Cafe. Give it a try. You won't regret it! For "Meals on Wheels" contact Dolores Morales at (510) 499-3600. AEROBIC LINE DANCING CLASS Friday 1:30pm-2:30pm Hercules Senior Center HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING ADVOCACY PROGRAM Counseling sessions are free and confidential. A trained experienced counselor is available on the 1st Monday of each month atlhe Hercules Senior Center from 9:00-11 :00 am, call (510) 799-B219. 20 Spring 2004 Herculean $3iWeek $3iWeek $3iWeek $3iWeek 'Hercules Senior Center is the hostlo the C.C. Cafe Monday through Friday: suggested donation is $2.00. Reservation must be made one day in advance before 12:30pm. 'FOR INFORMATION REGARDING DAYTRIPSAND EXTENDED TRIPS, COME BYTHE SENIOR CENTER, 111 CIVIC DRIVE AND SEE WHAT WE OFFER. LOOK FOR EVENTS ONAPRIL24THAND MAY2ND. *LOOK OUT FOR SPRING BINGOONTHURSDAY EVENINGS TO STARTAGAIN. �\ 1 t I Parks and Recreation Services City of Hercules Summer Camps Lupine Day Camp/Grades K-2 Summer Day Camp for grades K -2 is held at the Lupine Childcare Center at 1905 Lupine. Staff has planned many fun and exciting activities for the summer. Your child will enjoy craft activities, sports, games, and entertainment. Come join the fun. Contact Robin Williams at (510) 799-8259. Registration opens to the public on May 3, 2004 Ohlone Day Camp/Grades 3-5 Summer Day Camp for children entering grades 3-5 is held at the Ohlone Childcare Center at 1616 Pheasant. Staff has planned a fun filled summer with activities such as, arts and crafts, tennis, organized sports, local field trips and swimming on Tuesday and Thursday. We also have exciting field trips planned! Come join the fun! Contact Gwen Hill for more information, at (510) 799-8224. *Please note that all childcare/summer camp fees are subject to change. These fees are based on a weekly billing cycle for Lupine and Ohlone Day Camps. Five Day Program Core: 8:30am - 5:30pm Extended: 6:30am-6:30pm Resident $127.00 $140.00 Non-Resident $159 .00 $175.00 Three Day Program Resident Non-Resident Core : 8:30am - 5:30pm $76.00 $95.00 Extended: 6:30am- 6:30pm $83.00 $104.00 $20.00 deposit required for each week reserved. Deposit is credited to weekly payment.*Fees for field trips are separate from the summer camp fees and need to be paid in full at the time of registration. Hanna Ranch Planet Youth Summer Camp Grades 6-8 Summer Day Camp for children entering grades 6-8 is held at the Hanna Ranch Childcare Center at 2480 Refugio Valley Road. Join us for our weekly workshops, dance club, field trips, movies, sports activities, arts and crafts, parties, barheques, and much, much more! Contact Beverly Dupree for more information, at (510) 245-4803. These fees are based on a weekly billing cycle *Five Day Program Core: 8:30am-5:30pm Extended: 6:30am-6:30pm Resident $127.00 $140.00 Non-Resident $159 .00 $175.00 *Four Day Program Resident Non-Resident Core: 8:30am-5:30pm Extended: 6:30am-6:30pm $101 .00 $112.00 $126.00 $140 .00 *Three Day Program Resident Non-Resident Core: 8:30am-5:30pm Extended: 6:30am-6:30pm $76.00 $83.00 $95.00 $104.00 $20.00 deposit required for each week reserved. Deposit is credited to weekly payment. *Fees for field trips a re separate from the summer camp fees and need to be paid in full at the time of registration. *Fees are subject to change. 21 Spring 2004 Herculean �Parks and Recreation Services BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE FEES The following fees are effective for 04-05 school year at Hanna Ranch, Lupine and Ohlone Child Care Centers. These fees are based upon a four week billing period and do not include holidays and scheduled in-service (non-student) days. "Multi-Child 10% Discount for all Children's Programs - 10% discount on total program fees for families with two or more children enrolled in the same program. 15% of fees to be used for facility construclion and maintenance. (All fees are subject to change.) Five-Day Care Gradesl-5 Care 6:30am-8:30am $124 Res/$155 Non-Res Care 7:30am-8:30am $62 Res/$77 Non-Res Dismissal to 5:30pm $178 Res/$223 Non-Res Dismissal to 6:30pm $285 Res/$356 Non-Res Three-Day Care AM Care 6:30am-8:30am AM Care 7:30am-8:30am Dismissal to 5:30pm Dismissal to 6:30pm Late Payment Fee: Registration Fee: Late Pick-Up Fee: Grades 1-5 $75 Res/$94 Non-Res $38 Res/$47 Non-Res $107 Res/$134 Non-Res $171 Res/$214 Non-Res $30 for late payments received after the 1st of the month $40 for each new daycare session $2 per minute/per child - If child is picked up after the registered pick up time. AM KINDER PROGRAM The AM Kinder Program is for children attending Kindergarten. Ohlone Child Care has AM Kinder hours only. Hanna Ranch Child Care has both AM and PM hours for kinder care. These fees are based on a four week billing period. Kinder $124 Res/$155 Non-Res $62 Res/$77 Non-Res $357 Res/$446 Non-Res $285 Res/$356 Non-Res $178 Res/$223 Non-Res $178 Res/$223 Non-Res $285 Res/$356 Non-Res Five-Day Care AM AM AM AM AM PM PM Care Care Care Care Care Care Care 6:30am-8:30am 7:30am-8:30am 6:30am-11 :30am 7:30am-11:30am 8:30am-11 :30am 2:30pm-5:30pm 2:30pm-6:30pm Late Payment Fee: Registration Fee: Late Pick-up Fee: Three-Day Care AM Care 6:30am-8:30am AM Care 7:30am-8:30am AM Care 6:30-11:30am AM Care 7:30am-l1:30am AM Care 8:30-11 :30am PM Care 2:30pm-5:30pm PM Care 2:30pm-B:30pm $30 for late payment received after the 1st of the month $40 for each new daycare session $3 per 10 minutes/per child TINY TOTS PRE-SCHOOL FEES These fees are based on a four week billing cycle. Pre-Kinders MIW/F 9:00am-12:00pm Resident Non-Resident Late Payment Fee: Registration Fee: Late Pick-up Fee: 22 Spring 2004 Herculean ~ $152 $190 Little Learners TITH 9:00am-11 :OOam Resident Non-Resident $30 for first late payment $40 $3 per minute/per child Fees $67 $84 Kinder $75 Res/$94 Non-Res $38 Res/$47 Non-Res $186 Res/$233 Non-Res $145 Res/$181 Non-Res $112 Res/$140 Non-Res $107 Res/$134 Non-Res $171 Res/$214 Non-Res �• Parks and Recreation Services SPRING CAMP AT HANNA RANCH CHILDCARE CITY OF HERCULES TEENIYOUTH COUNCIL "The Magic of Spring" Spring Camp for grades K-6th graders. Introducing the TeenlYouth Council new officers and Council members! Applications can be obtained from the Hercules Community/Swim Center or the TeenlYouth Council website located on the City of Hercuels website www.ci.hercules.ca.us. Please contact Janine Shaheed, TeenlYouth Coordinator at (510)799-8294. Dates: Location: 04/12-04/16 Hanna Ranch Child Care 2480 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules Hours/Fees: 5 Day Program Core Hours: 8:30am-5:30pm Extended: 6:30am-6:30pm 3 Day Program Core Program: 8:30am-5:30pm Extended: 6:30am-6:30pm $127 Res/$159 Non Res $140 Res/$155 Non Res $76 Res/95 Non Res $83 Res/$1 04 Non Res Priority Registation begins: February 23 - March 5. Registration Opens to the public: March 8 - April 2. For more information regarding this program, please call Beverly Dupree, Youth Services Coordinator at (51 0) 245-4803. BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM: THE S POT! Location: Dates: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules 08/26-06/11 3 Day Program Weeks 6:30am-8:30am 7:30am-8:30am Dismissal to 5:30pm Dismissal to 6:30pm A-J $75 Res/$94 Non Res $38 Res/$4 7 Non Res $107 Res/$134 Non Res $171 Res/$214 Non Res 5 Day Program Weeks 6:30am-8:30am 7:30am-8:30am Dismissal to 5:30pm Dismissal to 6:30pm A-J $124 Res/$155 Non Res $62 Res/$77 Non Res $178 Res/$223 Non Res $285Res/$356 Non Res Participants must sign up for each session. A deposit of $20 will be required to reserve your space per session and is credited towards your tution fee. A one-time annual registration fee of $40 will be required per school year. Proof of residency will be required at the time of registration and Non-Residency fees may apply. These fees are nonrefundable and non-transferable. Multi-child 10% sibling discount can apply. Registration begins May 17, 2004 to the public. For more infonmation, please call Beverly Dupree, Youth Services Coordinator at (51 0) 245-4803. The new officers for the 2003-2004 Year are: President: Marlene Wong , First Vice President: Jamar Taylor, Second Vice President: Emerald Mitchell, Treasurer: Lauren Fitzgerald, Secretary: Itak Moradi, Corresponding Secretary: Genevieve Leighton-Armah. The T.y'C. will be participating in several events, including: The Senior Citizens and Pre-Mother's Day Luncheon/Fashion Show, the T.Y.C. Haunted House, Community Clean-up Day, and the Holiday Tree Lighthing Ceremony. HERCULES LIBRARY CONNECTION! The City of Hercules has commenced a limited library service that is now available to Hercules residents. Residents are now able to pick up reserved books in the Computer Center, located at the Hercules Community/Swim Center. Library cardholders will have access to library databases, the collection of the County Library system via two new computer terminals; search the Internet and request materials. Look for details about the availability of this exciting new service as they become available on the Contra Costa County Library's home page (www.ccclib.org), on flyers at nearby branch libraries and at the Hercules Swim Center. For more information, please call the Community/Swim Center at (51 0) 799-8291. Spring 2004 Hercul ean 23 �THE CITY OF HERCULE----S PR£.S£NTS~~~ ': 2"'6 /; t' · · h; nnua~/' ["/,., "" ·· Cultllral Festivk11 A' , :, , .' '. ,'" Come enjoy live entertainment arts, crofts, food, and games for adults and kids! Saturday, June 5,2004 10:00am-8:00pm Sunday, June 6,2004 10:00am-7:00pm At the Refugio Volley Pork, corner of Sycamore Avenue and Refugio Volley Rood For more information please call 799-8291. 24 Spring 2004 Herculean �Parks and Recreation Services CIiY OF HERCULES TEEN YOUTH COUNCIL PRESENTS ... ,JUST KICKIN' IT LEADERSHIP!THEATRICAL SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM Date: June 16, 2004 -August 20, 2004 Total of 10 weeks Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00am-5:00pm Fee: Weekly: $40 Res/$45 Non-Res Sizzling Summer Pass: $400 Res/$450 Non-Res This summer teen program will include activities such as, theatrical workshops, swimming, fitness center, Teen Resource Center, open gym, local field trips, arcades, table games and much more. For more details, please contact Janine Shaheed, TeenlYouth Coordinator at (510) 799-8294. TEEN BASKETBALL LEAGUE 13-16 YEAR OLDS Location: Fees: Days: CommunitylSwim Center-Gymnasium 2001 Refugio Valley Road $86 Resl$98 Non-Res Mon/Wed orTueslThurs 21706-A06/14-08/27 21706-806/14-08/27 4:00pm-5:15pm 5:00pm-8:15pm Infomrational meeting will be held on Friday, June 4,2004 at 6:00pm. Priority registration begins (Residents only): 04/12/04 Open registration (Public registration): 05103104 Maximum enrollment is 80 participants. For more information please contact the Sports Coordinator at (510) 799-8295. "EXPANDED HORIZONS" SUMMER CO-ED BASKETBALL FUN FOR 9-12 YEAR OLDS! WHArs UP PASS! TYC AFTER SCHOOL PASS FOR 9TH-12TH GRADERS ONLY! Check out our new What's Up Pass! It's an afterschool pass that entitles you to hang out at the Community Center with your peers. For $30 per month from 3:00pm-5:15pm Monday through Friday you can participate in several activities, including: Teen Resource Center, Open Gym, Fitness Center, Video & arcade games, snack bar, etc. This camp will last 5 days and be limited to the first 40 participants who sign-up. Participants will be provided with a T-shirt and a daily snack. Please bring your own lunch and drinks. Certificates will be provided. Location: Fees: CommunitylSwim Center-Gymnasium 2001 Refugio Valley Road $65 Res/$70 Non-Res 9:00am-12:00pm Mon-Fri 06/14-06118 (CO-ED 9 to 12 year olds) For more infomration please contact Janine Shaheed at (510) 799-8294. Registration location is at the Communityl Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules; (510) 799-8291. 21715-A Sports & Fitness EAST BAY BASKETBALL ACADEMY & THE CIiY OF HERCULES PRESENTS ... GIRLS ELEMENTARY BASKETBALL LEAGUE 10-12 YEAR OLDS Location: Fees: Days: 11713-A 11713-8 CommunitylSwim Center Gymnasium $86 Res/$98 Non-Res Monday/Wednesday or TuesdaylThursday 03/29-05/22 4:00pm-5:15pm 03/29-05/22 5:00pm-8:15pm Infomrational meeting will be held on March 26, 2004 at 6:00pm. For more information, please contact the Sports Coordinator at (51 0) 799-8295. Priority registration (residents only): 05/03/04 Open registration (public): 05/24 - until camp is full. "COMPETITIVE SKILLS CAMP" FOR 13-16 YEAR OLD BOYS ONLY! Location: CommunitylSwim Center-Gymnasium Fee: $65 Res/$70 Non-Res For more infomration call (510) 799-8295. 9:00am-12:00pm Mon-Fri 07/26-07/30 21715-8 Priority registration begins: 05103104 Open registration begins: 05/24 until camp is full. Spring 2004 Herculean 25 �Parks and Recreation Services PEE-WEE ELEMENTARY BASKETBAll LEAGUE AGES 7-9 Location: Fees: Days: Community Center-Gymnasium $86 Res/$98 Non-Res Mon/Wed orTuesfThurs 31708-A 31708-8 09/13-11/19 09/13-11/19 4:00pm-5:15pm 5:00pm-6:15pm 09/03 6:30pm Mandatory parent meeting: Fri Location: Community/Swim Center All playoff games will be held during the weekdays. Playoffs will begin on the Monday following the last game of the season. For more information, please contact the Sports Coordinator at (51 0) 799-8295. CITY OF HERCULES PRESENTS: SKYHAWKS MINI-HAWK CAMP AGES 4-7 Location: Fees: Dates: Hanna Ranch Park $99 Res/$1 06 Non-Res 07/12-07/16 22121-A Mon-Fri 9:ooam-12:00pm SKYHAWKS JR. HAWK BASKETBAll CAMP AGES 5-8 Location: Fees: Dates: Hercules Middle School Gym $99 Res/$1 06 Non-Res 07/19-07/23 22122-A Mon-Fri 9:00am-12:00pm SKYHAWKS BASEBALL CAMP AGES 6-12 Location: Fees: Dates: Hanna Ranch Park $116 Res/$123 Non-Res 08/02-08/06 22123-A Mon-Fri 9:00am-3:00pm MEN'S SOFTBALL MONDAY NIGHT 'D' LEAGUE Game Locations: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Road and Hanna Park 2480 Refugio Valley Rd $525 per team Fees: OS/24-08/23 Dates: 21708-A Mon 6:15pm, 6:30pm & 7:20pm Deadline for fees and team rosters is May 7, 2004! There is an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player. Managers meeting will be held on May 12th at 6:30pm. CO-ED SOFTBALL TUESDAY NIGHT 'D' LEAGUE Game Locations: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Road Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Rd Fees: $525 per team Dates: OS/25-08/10 21708-C Tues 6:15pm, 6:30pm & 7:20pm Deadline for fees and team rosters is May 7, 2004! There is an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player. Managers meeting will be held on May 11 th at 6:30pm. MEN'S SOFTBALL WEDNESDAY NIGHT 'C/D' LEAGUE Game Locations: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Road Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Rd Fees: $525 per team Dates: OS/26-08/11 Wed 6:15pm, 6:30pm & 7:20pm 21708-8 Deadline for fees and team rosters is May 7, 2004! There is an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player. Managers meeting will be held on May 12th at 6:30pm. CO-ED SOFTBALL THURSDAY NIGHT 'C/D' LEAGUE Game Locations: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Road Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Rd Fees: $525 per team Dates: 05/27-08/12 SKYHAWKS SOCCER CAMP AGES 6-12 Location: Fees: Dates: Hanna Ranch Park $116 Res/$123 Non-Res 08109-08113 22124-A Mon-Fri 9:00am-3:00pm Priority registration for ALL CAMPS begins: 04119-05/14 Open registration begins: 05/17104 26 Spring 2004 Herculean 21708-0 Thurs 6: 15pm, 6:30pm & 7:20pm Deadline for fees and team rosters is May 7, 2004! There is an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player. Managers meeting will be held on May 11 th at 6:30pm. �Parks and Recreation Services FALL CLASSIC MEN'S SOFTBALL MO~DA~ ~I(2HT 'D' LEAGUE Game Locations: Fernandez Park, Pinole $575 per team Fees: 08/16-11/01 Dates: 11111-A 6:30pm, 7:45pm & 9:00pm Man Deadline for fees and team rosters is July 30, 2004! There is an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player. Managers meeting will be held on August 9th at 6:30pm. FALL CLASSIC CO-ED SOF I BALL TUESDA~ t-/IGHT 'D' LEAGUE Game Locations: Femandez Park, Pinole $575 per team Fees: 08/17-10/26 Dates: 11111-E Tues 6:30pm, 7:45pm & 9:00pm Deadline for fees and team rosters is July 30, 2004! There is an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player. Managers meeting will be held onAugust 10th at 6:30pm. FALL CLASSIC MEN'S SOfTBALL THURSDA~ t-/IGHT 'C LEA!2UE Game Locations: Fernandez Park, Pinole Fees: $575 per team Dates: 08/19-10/28 11111-C Thurs 6:30pm, 7:45pm, & 9:00pm Deadline for fees and team rosters isJuly 30, 2004! There is an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player. Managers meeting will be held on August 9th at 6:30pm. FALL CLASSIC MEN'S SOFTBALL FRIDAY NIGHT 'D' LEAGUE Game Locations: Femandez Park, Pinole Fees: $575 per team Dates: 08/13-11/05 11111-0 Fri 6:30pm, 7:45pm, & 9:00pm Deadline for fees and team rosters is July 30, 2004! There is an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player. Managers meeting will be held on August 9th at 6:30pm. TENNIS CLASSES 8eginner(Ages 7-14) 11701-A Man 11701-8 Man 11701-C Man Man 11701-0 11701-E Man 11701-F Man 11701-G Man 11701-H Man 11701-1 Man 02123-03/15 03/22-04/12 04/19-05/10 06/07-06/28 07/05-07/26 08/02-08/23 08/30-09/27 10/04-10/25 11/01-11/22 3:00pm-4:00pm 3:00pm-4:00pm 3:00pm-4:00pm 3:00pm-4:00pm 3:00pm-4:00pm 3:00pm-4:00pm 3:00pm-4:00pm 3:00pm-4:00pm 3:00pm-4:00pm 02123-03/15 03/22-D4/12 06107-00/28 07/054J7/26 08/024J8/23 08/304J9/27 10/04-10/25 11/01-11/22 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm Intermediate (All ages) 11703-A Tues 11703-8 Tues 11703-C Tues 11703-0 Tues 11703-E Tues 11703-F Tues 11703-G Tues 11703-H Tues 11703-1 Tues 02/24-03/16 03/23-04/13 04/20-05/11 06/08-06/29 07/06-07127 08/03-08/24 08/314J9/28 10/05-10126 11/02-11/23 3:30pm-4:30pm 3:30pm-4:30pm 3:30pm-4:30pm 3:30pm-4:30pm 3:30pm-4:30pm 3:30pm-4:30pm 3:30pm-4:30pm 3:30pm-4:30pm 3:30pm-4:30pm Advanced (All ages) 11704-A Tues Tues 11704-8 Tues 11704-C 11704-0 Tues 11704-E Tues 11704-F Tues Tues 11704-G 11704-H Tues Tues 11704-1 02124-03/16 03/23-04/13 04/2Q.{)5/11 06/08.{)6129 07/06-07127 08/03-08124 08/314J9/28 10/05-10126 11/02-11/23 4:30pm-5:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm (Ages 14 and up) 11702-A Man Man 11702-8 11702-C Man 11702-0 Man 11702-E Man 11702-F Man 11702-G Man 11702-H Man 11702-1 Man Location: Fees: 04/1~/10 Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $50 Res/$55 Non-Res (fee covers four lessons) Spring 2004 Herculean 27 �Parks and Recreation Services ADUL T OPEN GYM BASKETBALL/VOLLEYBALL PEE-WEE TENNIS 02l24-D3/16 03/23-D4/13 0412O-D5I11 06I0S-06I29 07/06-D7127 08103-08/24 08I31-D9/28 10105-10/26 11 /02-11 /23 11705-A 11705-B 11705-C 11705-D 11705-E 11705-F 11705-G 11705-H 11705-1 Tues Tues Tues Tues Tues Tues Tues Tues Tues 3:00pm-3:30pm 3:00pm-3:30pm 3:00pm-3:30pm 3:00pm-3:30pm 3:00pm-3:30pm 3:00pm-3:30pm 3:00pm-3:30pm 3:00pm-3:30pm 3:00pm-3:30pm Location: Fees: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $40 Res!$45 Non-Res (fee oovers four lessons) INDIVIDUAL TENNIS LESSONS Location: Fees: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts S25 per 30 minute lesson/$30 Non-Res $45 per 60 minute lessonl $50 Non-Res 11710-A 11710-B 1171O-C 11710-D 11710-E 11710-F 1171O-G 11710-H 11710-1 Sat/Sun Sat/Sun Sat/Sun Sat/Sun Sat/Sun Sat/Sun Sat/Sun Sat/Sun Sat/Sun DateslTimes TBA DateslTimes TBA DateslTimes TBA DateslTimes TBA DateslTimes TBA DateslTimes TBA DateslTimes TBA DateslTimes TBA DateslTimes TBA TENNIS CAMP Location: Fees: Ages: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $65 Res/$70 Non-Res 7-14 years old 244M-A 06/15-06/18 2:30pm-4:30pm 7 ON 7 ADULT MEN'S FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE Location: Hanna Ranch Park Fees: $475 per team TImes: 6:30pm, 7:45pm, 9:00pm Deadline to submit team rosters is July 30, 2004. There is an additional $5 charge for each non-resident. There is a managers meeting on August 11,2004 at 6:30pm. Location: Fee: Gymnasium , 2001 Refugio Valley Road Adult - $3.50 Resl$4 Non-Res Youth - $2.50 Res/$3 Non-Res Seniors - $2.50 Res/$3 Non-Res AM Open Gym Fees $2.50 Resl$3 Non-Res Adult Open Gym Basketball Mon Adult B'ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16yrs&up Thu AdultB'ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16yrs&up Adult Open Gym Volleyball Tues AdultV'Ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16yrs&up Wed AdultV'Ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16yrs&up youth Open Gym Basketball 'Mon-Fri Youth B'ball 11 :00am-4:00 pm 9-16 yrs ('SUMMER TIME ONLY) BASEBALL/SOCCER FIELD RESERVA TrONS Hanna Ranch Park Baseball Or Soccer Field Corner of Refugio Valley Road and SycamoreAvenue $7 per hour Resident $14 Non-Resident Woodfield Park Baseball Or Soccer Field 1991 Lupine Road $7 per hour Resident $14 Non-Resident Ohlone Park Baseball Or Soccer Field 190 Turquoise Drive $7 per hour Resident $14 Non-Resident Please call (51 0) 799-8291 for reservation information. JAZZERCISE Instructor: Location: Days: Kimberly Moffatt (510) 724-7809 Community/Swim Center Mon, Tues, Wed , Thurs 6:30pm Sat & Sun 9am Fees': $10 Walk-in (good for one class visit) Accept both Visa and Mastercard $72 1 6-Week Pass $401 month EFT or Easy Fitness Ticket Call for New Customer Special! Classes designed for ALL fitness levels OPEN GYM PASSES 21112-A 09101-11110 28 Spring 2004 Herculean Wed 2:30pm-4:30pm Dynamite Pass 10 visits Avid Athlete 25 visits Adult $29 Res/$35 Non-Res Youth $17 Resl$23 Non-Res Adult $58 Resl$86 Non-Res youth $43 Resl$58 Non-Res Seniors $43 Resl$58 Non-Res �e§§ Hours of Operation Mondav -Thursdav lOam -10pm Fridav lOam -5pm Saturdav lOam - 2pm Sundav CLOSED *No personal trainer on site* Weight Machines Cardio Machines • • • • 2 Treadmills 2 Cross Trainers 2 Bikes 1 Stairmaster • • • • *Youth Fees: Adult Fees: Dally Drop-In Rates: $2.50 residents/$3 non·residents Dally Drop-In Rates: $3.50 residents/ $4 non·residents Dynamite Pass: (10 visits) $17 residents $23 non·residents Dynamite Pass: (10 visits) $29 residents $35 non·residents Avid Athlete Pass: (25 visits) $43 residents $58 non·residents Avid Athlete Pass: (25 visits) $58 residents $86 non·residents • • • Smith Machine Incline/Decline Benches DumbelJ Set (5· 751bs) Lat PulJdown/Row Combo Leg ext/Curl Combo Bicep/Tricep Combo Muti·press Machine Located at: Hercules Community Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Rd (510) 799-8291 *Youths between the ages of 13-16 Must be accompanied by an adult Spring 2004 Herculean 29 �Parks and Recreation Services GYMNASI UM FOR RENT Aquatics Standard rental includes the main room with two (2) portable basketball units or two (2) volleyball units, portable bleachers and indoor bathroom. Advanced Payment Required 'All book ings must be ata minimum of two hours. DAYS DATES TIMES FOR PUBLIC SWIM Booking Fees: Deposit: Hourly Rate: 3 or more days: $25 (Non-Refundable) (Applied to Rental fees) $100 (Refundable) $58 Resl$69 Non-Res $35 Resl$46 Non-Res per hour For more informaton, please call (51 0) 799-<3291. Attention local businesses!! The gymnasium is now available for public use for either Volleyball or Basketball, Monday through Friday from 12 noon to 2:00pm. Weekday Fees: $3 Res/$4 Non-Res Adults (18 & older) $2 Res/ $3 Non-Res Youths (1 -17 years) Non-Swimmers/Spectators/Seniors - $2 Res/$3 Non-Res Free for Children Under 1 year Weekend Fees: $4 Res/$5 Non-Res Adults (18 & older) $3 Res/ $4 Non-Res Youths (1-17 years) Non-Swimmers/Spectators/Seniors - $3 Res/$4 Non,-Res Free for Children Under 1 year Public Swim schedule for 2004: SaVSun OS/29-06/13 1:30pm-4:30pm 1:30pm-6:00pm SaVSun 06/1 9-09/26 1:30pm-4:00pm M-F 06/14-08/27 YOUTH AND ADULT TABLE TENNIS Ohlone Community Center, 190 Turquoise Fri 7:00pm-10:00pm Sat 10:00am-4:00pm Fees: Ages 19 & up Annual Adult Membership: $23 Res/$26.50 Non-Res . Drop-in 20 Pass Fee: $35 Res/$37 Non-Res Ages 6 to 18 Annual Youth Membership: $12 Res/$14 Non-Res Drop-in 20 Pass Fee: $23 Jr. Pass Ages 6-12 $29 Teen Pass Ages 13-18 2nd member and up Annual Family Membership: Adult: $12 Res/14 Non-Res Youth: $6 Res/$7 Non-Res *Refunds will not be given if the pool closes because lack of attendance. TENNIS FACILITIES AYAILABLE! Bathing Suit PoliQ' - Only patrons wearing appropriate bathing suit attire will be admitted into the facility. We do not allow patrons Location: 51708-C Capacity Days - On extremely hot days we anticipate reaching maximum capacity at which the pool will be closed for the remainder of the day. On hot days we encourage residents to come to the swim center early, in order to insure admittance. Parties who are not reg istered with the swim center will not be allowed to admit guests after we close our doors. We will not allow patrons to re-enter the facility once the doors have closed. Attendance Policy - The swim center will remain open for the first hour of public swim operation. If after the first hour of operation the attendance has not reached 25 patrons the public swim session will close. If at any time during th e public swim session the attendance drops below 25 patrons , the pool will close. to swim in jeans, cutoffs, t-shirts, undergarments, etc. Please Location: Refugio Valley Tennis Complex, Refugio Valley Road Weekday Rates: $5 Res/$6 Non-Res Per hour/Per Court Weekend Rates: $7 Res/$8 Non-Res Per hour/Per Court Foxboro Tennis Courts: 1025 Canterbury Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Tennis Court Reservations Tennis court reservations are available to Hercules residents only; there is a one-hour minimum on all tennis court facilities. Reservations are acoepted at the Community/SWim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Tournament Play: Private Organizations: $14 Res/$17Non-Res per hour/per court Commercial Use: $15 per hour/court 30 Spring 2004 Herculean ask the cashier if you have any questions on your swimming attire before entering the facility. All children under the age of 4 are req uired to wear swimming diapers, children under the age of 4 will not be admitted into the pool without a swimming diaper. *Refunds will not be given to patrons who are not wearing appropriate swim attire. Weather Conditions/Lightning-lflightning is spotted, the swim center will be closed immediately! �Parks and Recreation Services PUBLICSWIM The Hercules Swim Center is open to the public for playing, working out, diving, or lounging around the pool side in a beautiful outdoor setting. The Hercules Aquatic staff are certified by the American Red Cross and are fully trained in the supervision of aquatic activities, lifeguard training, first aid, CPR, and rescue situations. We ask that all participants of the public swim sessions be fully knowiedgeable about our pool rules as listed below: * All entries to the pool and deck areas must be paid admissions, including nonswimmers and chaperons. • Children, 9 years and under, must be acccmpanied by an adult at least sixteen years or older. • There is a fifteen (15) minute rest period on all weekend public swim sessions from 3:45 to 4:00 p.m. All participants under the age of eighteen are required to exit the water area and remain on the lawn or deck area. * Flotation devices such as inner tubes, water wings, noodles, air mattresses, etc. are not permitted in the pool areas. Only Ceast Guard approved flotation devices are allowed with adult supelVision. • Full face masks, snorkels, and drving fins are not permitted in the pool areas. * Diving toys, coins, water guns, etc. are not peITllitted in the pool areas. * Picnics are permitted around the deckJIawn areas, however, all items must be kept away from the pool side. No glass, breakable containers, alcoholic beverages. Barbecues are permitted by special arrangement only. * Dynamite Pass (10 visits) Frequent! Swimmer participants. There are no refunds for canceled swim sessions. Proper swim attire is required. No cutoffs and/or leotards or street clothing. • It is requested that patrons be sensitive to the needs of parents to change their young children of the opposite sex in the locker room areas. • No photographic equipment permitted. $27.50 $17.50 $62 .50 $43.75 Res Res Res Res $40 $30 $80 $70 Non-Res Non-Res Non-res Non-Res SWIM REGISTRATION INFORMATION 1. There are no refunds after the first day of class. No refunds or make-ups for missed days. Refund fee of$1 0.00 surcharge for all student withdrawal after registration process. 4. Please note that it is not unusual for some sutdents to repeat a level to complete the necessary skills. Please take into consideration when registering forswim lessons. Classes are cancelled only in case of lightning. 5. 6. Late registration sign-ups are subject to a late fee of $5.00. 7. All pools are heated. 8. Please note that swim diapers are required for infants! toddlers that are not yet toilet trained. 9. Please come with receipts on first day of lessons. 10. Please make sure you enroll in the correct level. If you have any questions regarding the infomnation above, please call the Community/Swim Center at (51 0) 799-8291. 2. 3. HOLIDAY SCHEDULES Memorial Day 4th of July Staff Training Labor Day Memorial Day 4th of July * Pool rules are posted on the deck areas surrounding the pool areas and are necessary for the safety of all participants. Participants must obey posted rules and oral instructions from Aquatic Staff at all times. Adult Youth Adult Youth (25 visits) Public swim sessions are subject to early closure after the first hour of operation due to poor weather and/or if attendance drops below 25 * SWIM PASSES Staff Training Labor Day 05/31/04 07/04/04 07/05/04 08/11/04 09/06/04 Public Swim 1:30pm-4:30pm 1:30pm-6:00pm 1:30pm-4:30pm CLOSED 1:30pm-4:30pm 05/31/04 07/04/04 07/05/04 08/11/04 09/06/04 12:15pm-1:15pm CLOSED 12:15pm-1 :15pm CLOSED 12:15pm-1:15pm THEMEDMYS Wednesday, 06/30/04 Sunday, 07/04104 Wednesday, 08/04/04 "Hawaiian Day" "Red, White and Blue Day" "Pirate Day" * Swim Diapers Required! Spring 2004 Herculean 31 �Parks and Recreation Services LAP SWIMMING HERCULES MASTERS SWIM CLUB ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP Fee: Location: Main Pool-Community/ Swim Cent er Fees: $30 Annual USMS Membership Fee Coach: Anita Roger-Fields *Must be 19 years or older to joinl $3 Resl$4 Non-Res Adults (18 years and up) $2 Res/$3 Non-Res Youth (14-17 years) $2 Res/$3 Non-Res Seniors (55 & up) Spring Schedule MonlWed/Fri 03/29-06/11 11 :30am-1 :OOpm MlWrrlF 02/09-06/14 5:30pm-6:30pm "Closed for lapswim on Thursday evenings! Summer Schedule Mon-Fri MrrrrH/F 06/14-08/20 06114-08/20 05/29-09/26 12:00pm-1 :15pm 8:00pm-9:00pm Sat/Sun 12:15pm-1:15pm ·Closed for lapswim on Wednesday evenings! FalllWinter Schedule MonrrueslWed/Fri 08/23-1 1112 5:30pm-6:30pm "All rates and times are subject to change! Please call in advance to insure programs are running! SPRING INDIVIDUAL LEssoNS Location: Main Pool Fee: $36 ResIS46.50 Non-Res Levels & Times: Max of 3 Session 1: 27010-A 27010-8 27010-C 27010-0 Session 2: 27011-A 27011-8 27011-C 27011-0 06/01.{)6f04 (Prorated) 6:00pm-6:3Opm 6:30pm-7:00pm 7:00pm-7:30pm 7:30pm-8:00pm 06l07.{)6/11 6:oopm-6:3Opm 6:30pm-7:00pm 7:00pm-7:30pm 7:30pm-8:00pm SPRING LAP SWIWMASIER PROGRAM MORNING INDIVIDUAL LESSONS Location: Fees: Oro!)-ins: Oates: Community/Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road $99 Mastersi$82.50 Lap Swimmers $5 Res/$6 Non-Res 03/29-06/11 20915-CMIWIF 11:30am-l:30pm ' No Lapswim on Wednesday Evenings. All times and rates are subject to change! Winter Schedule Lap Swim/Master Prog ram Oates: 08/23-11/12 Fees: $99 Masters/$82.50 Oro!)-ins: $5 Res/$6 Non-Res 20915-0MIWIF 11:30am-l:30pm "No Lapswim on Wednesday Evenings. All times and rates are subject to change! • A minimum of 15 participants must pre-register for the program to run . Refer to evening lap swim schedule for evening swim times. Location: Fee: lime: Main Pool & Play Pool $45 res/$50 l1QIHeS 12:00am-12:30 pm Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 Session 8 *Prorated 27033-A 27041-A 27043-A 27051-A 27053-A 27061-A 27063-A 27071-A 08102-0&00 12:00pm-12:30pm 12:00pm-12:30pm 12:00pm-12:30pm 12:oopm-1 2:30pm* 12:00pm-12:30pm 12:00pm-12:30pm 12:00pm-12:30pm 12:00pm-12:30pm ADULT LESSONS Location: Fee: Main Pool $55 Res/$60 Non-Res Levels & Times All Levels: 6:00pm-6:30pm Session 1: Session 2: Session 3: Session 4: 32 Spring 2004 Herculean 06114-0611 8 06121-00125 06128-07/fY2 071ffi-071OO 07/12-0711 6 07/19-07fZ3 071'2.6-07130 28031 -8 28021-8 28031 -8 28041-8 06/14-06/25 06/28-07/09 (Prorated) 07/12-07/23 07/26-08/06 �Parks and Recreation Services EVENING I NDI VIDUAL LESSONS Location: Fee: Times: Main Pool & Play Pool $45 res/$50 non-res 6:00pm-6:30pm (max ct. 5) & 7:30pm-8:00pm (max ct. 3) Session 1 will be held from 5:00pm-5:30pm & 6:00pm-6:30pm Evening Session 1 27033-B 06/14-06/18 6:00pm-6:30pm Session 2 27041 -B 06/21 -06/25 6:00pm-6:30pm 6:00pm-6:30pm Session 3 27043-B 06/28-07/02* 6:00pm-6:30pm Session 4 27051 -B 07/06-07109 6:00pm-6:30pm Session 5 27053-B 07/12-07/16 6:00pm-6:30pm Session 6 27061 -B 07/19-07/23 6:00pm-6:30pm Session 7 27063-B 07/26-07/30 6:00pm-6:30pm Session 8 27071 -B 08/02-08/06 *Prorated Session 1 27033-C 7:30pm-8:00pm 06/14-06/18 Session 2 27041-C 7:30pm-6:00pm 06/21-06/25 7:30pm-8:00pm* Session 3 27043-C 06/28-07/02 Session 4 27051-C 07/06-07/09 7:30pm-8:00pm 7:30pm-8:00pm Session 5 27053-C 07/12-07116 7:30pm-8:00pm Session 6 27061 -C 07/19-07/23 7:30pm-8:00pm Session 7 27063-C 07/26-07/30 7:30pm-8:00pm Session 8 27071 -C 08/02-08/06 *Prorated GROUP LEssONS Attention! New registration policy: We wi ll be taking registrations only during designated weeks. A $5 fee will apply to all applicants registering late. Please call to find out if spots are available for late registration before coming down to the swim center! Below are the registration dates/weeks: Session 1: 06/01-06/11 PM Classes Only (Prorated) 6:00pm-6:30pm (A sections only) Levels 112 (B Wait List) 6:30pm-7:00pm (A sections only) Levels 1/2 (B Wait List) 7:00pm-7:30pm (A sections only) Levels 1/2 (B Wait List) 7:30pm-8:00pm (A sections only) Levels 1/2 (B Wait List) All sessions meet: MITITh/F for 2 weeks Summer Sessions AM & PM Classes Jobs! Lifeguards Needed! If interested in becoming a lifeguard , please g ive us a call. We have opportunities in the mornings and evenings. For more information, please call: (51 0) 799-8229 Sum m er Session Week 1: Session 1-3 Mon-Fri Late Registration Dates: Week 2: Session 4-6 Mon-Fri Late Registration Dates: Week 3: Session 7-9 Mon-Fri Late Registration Dates: Week 4: Session 10-12 Mon-Fri Late Registration Dates: Location: Fee: 10:00am-6:00pm 05/24-05/28 6/1 , 6/14,6/28 10:00am-6:00pm 06/28-07/02 7/12,7/26,8/09 10:00am-6:00pm 08/02-08/06 8/23,9/07,9/209 10:00am-6:00pm 08/30-09/03 10/04,10/18,11/01 Main Pool & Play Pool $40 Res/$45 Non-Res Summer Group Lessons: Session 2: Session 3: Session 4: Session 5: Session 6: 06/14-06/25 06128-07109 0711 2-07123 07128-08106 08/09-08120 Levels and Times: AM Classes Levels Times 1,2,3 10:30am-11:00am 10:30am-11 :15am 4,5,6,7 11:ooam-11:30am 1,2,3 1,2,3 11 :30arn-12:00pm 11:15am-12:00pm 4,5,6,7 PM Classes Times Levels 5:00pm-5:30pm 1,2,3 5:00pm-5:45pm 4,5,6,7 5:30pm-6:00pm 1,2,3 6:30pm-7:00pm 1,2,3 7:00pm-7:45pm 4,5,6,7 7:00pm-7:30pm 1,2,3 fall Group Lessons: All sessions meet: MITIWIF for 2 Weeks Fall Sessions PM Classes (Evening Lessons only Levels 1 ,2,3) (5:00pm-6:30pm) Session 7: 08/23-09/03 Session 8: 09/07-09/17 (Prorated) Session 9: 09/20-10/01 Session 10: 10/04-10/15 Session 11 : 10/18-10129 Session 12: 11/01-11/12 Spring 2004 Herculean 33 �Parks and Recreation Services Swim Instruction Levels for All Ages '" Are you or your family members fearful of the water? Can't coordinate breathing with arm strokes? Or are you wanting to brush up on skills and learn new techniques? The Hercules Aquatics Staff are caring and experienced water safety instructors who Will teach basIc to advanced level sWimming skills to all members of your family, The Hercules Learn to Swim program is based on the American Red Cross certification standards for progressive swim instruction, Each level of swim instruction builds on the skills learned in the previous level. Below are the various levels offered and the skills associated with each level. Levell Water Exploration No Prerequisite needed Level one is designed for those who have little to no experience in the water, The objective is to assist students in becoming comfortable and safer in the water. Students will learn to blow bubbles, submerge their face, fioat on front and back with support, kick on front and back with support, learn basic water safety skills, and be introduced to alternating arm action, Levelll Primary Skills Pre-Requisite: Levell or Demonstrated Competency Students will learn to fioat unsupported, to kick and coordinate arm movements on front and back unsupported, to turn over from front to back and back to front, to retrieve underwater objects at shallow depths, rhythmic breathing, and water safety skills, Levellll Stroke Readiness Pre-Requisite: Level II or Demonstrated Competency Students will learn to coordinate the front and back crawl, be introduced to treading water and elementary backstroke, leam to dive from the side ofthe pool, learn safe diving rules, learn self-rescue skills, and be introduced to rescue breathing, 34 Spring 2004 Herculean LevellV Stroke Development Pre-Requisite: Levellll or Demonstrated Competency Students will develop coordination and endurance in the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, and treading water. Students will also be introduced to the breaststroke, sidestroke, and to turning at the wall. Students will learn to dive from standing and stride position on the side ofthe pool, in addition to more safety skills including expanded information on rescue breathing, Level V Stroke Refinement Pre-Requisite: LevellVor Demonstrated Competency Students will continue to develop endurance and refine the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke, Students will also be introduced to the butterfiy, underwater swimming, and surface dives, Students wilileam additional open swim turns, alternate kicks fortreading water, rules for safe diving from the springboard, and recognition for spinal injury care, Level VI Skill Proficiency Pre-Requisite: Level Vor Demonstrated Competency Students will continue to increase endurance and refine the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, and butterfiy, Students will learn approach strokes, the front fiip turn, speed turns, the approach and hurdle on the springboard, surface dives in tuck and pike positions, and additional kicks for treading water. Additional water safety skills will also be included, Level VII Advanced Skills Pre-Requisite: Level VI or Demonstrated Competency Students will perfect all strokes and skills previously presented and learn to swim greater distances, Students will learn conditioning principles for lifetime fitness, the backstroke fiip tum, in-water rescue techniques, the springboard dives in pike and tuck positions, and explore alternative aquatic activities, To pass this course, students must pass a Level VII Skills Test All ages are welcome!!! �Parks and Recreation Services PARENT INFANT TODDLER CLASS Location: Fee: TIme: Baby Pool - Community Swim Center $40 Res/$45 Non-Res 12:00pm -12:30pm or 6:00pm-6:30pm 20906-NB 20906-C/D 20906-EIF 20906-G1H Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 06/14-06/25 06/28-07/09(Prorate) 07/12-07/23 07/26-08106 . " PARENT INFANT TODDLER FUN SWIM Location: Fees: Dates: Baby Pool $3 Res per parent and child $4 Non-Res per parent and child Mon/Wed/Fri and Sundays MIWIF Sundays 05/03-08/09 05/30-08/17 12:15pm-1:15pm 11 :00am-12:00pm PUBLIC SWIM CHILDREN'S BIRTHDAY SWIM 2004 Season Fees 1 Child - $280 3 Children - $583 20908-0 20908-A 2 Children - $445 Family (limit of 5) - $775 Deposit Spring Season Evening Practice: 05/03-06/11 13 and older 3:45pm-5:45pm 11-12 & 9-10 3:45pm-5:15pm 3:45pm4:45pm 8 years & under Summer Season Morning Practice: 06114-08/13 15 and older 6:00am-7:30am 13-14 years 7:30am-9:00am 11-12 & 9-10 6:00am-7:30am 7:30am-9:00am 9:00am-10:3Oam 9:00am-10:ooam 7-8 years 9:30am-10:3Oam 6&under Swimmers 15-18 only have to pay $150 with a $50 deposit for parent volunteer requirements at all invitationals. Parents who do not work at invitationals will not receive their $50 deposit back. There is a 3 day free trial that begins with the first day of attendance, for new participants. Pool Party Package Refundable Deposit Maintenance Fee Two Patio Tables Optional: BBO Pit Additional (2) Patio Tables $50.00 $30.00 $30.00 $25.00 $25.00 Resident Pool Party Special- $135.00 This package includes: Deposit, Maintenance fee, two patio tables, BBO pit, 10 free patrons and youth entry for all guests paid ahead of time. Plus youth rate per entry - Wristbands must be pre-purchased otherwise guests are required to pay own entrance fees at the door. *All Pool Party guests must be wearing their wristbands upon entry. Pool party guests not wearing wristbands will have to pay entrance fees. Wristbands will be given when reservation is made. Applicants should make sure guests receive bands before the day of the party. Mandatory Parent meeting is scheduled for Sunday, March 21,2004 and Sunday, March 28, 2004, from 1:00pm-4:00pm at the Community Swim Center. Please RSVP with date you plan on attending. This meeting is Mandatory for ALL Swim team members! Parents are required to submit a refundable $1 00 deposit for 1-2 children, and a $200 deposit for 3-5 children, for required volunteer obligations. See parent handbook for further details. SCHOOL POOL PARTIES Want to have your end of the year school party by the poolside? Registration begins March 15, 2004. Full payment is due at the time of reservation. A one week cancellation notice is requried and a $10 fee will be surcharged. DayslTimes: TuesdaylThursday Fees: 0-75 persons 75-150 persons 150-225 persons $50 Gym Rental Fee: Deposit: adequate. 10:00am-2:00pm $225 $275 $325 $50 - refundable, provided clean-up offacility is Spring 2004 Herculean 35 �Parks and Recreation Services PRIYATE POOL PARTIES W ATER SAFETY AIDE FOR AQUATIC VOLUNTEERS Private Play Pool Rental Only-{75 person maximum, Ages 9 and underr Must be proficient in Level IV or equivlanet! Prerequisite: Anita Roger-Fields Instructor: Fee: $45 ResI$5O Non-Res 20903-A 06114-06125 9:3Oam-11:3Oam MfTIWIF $50/hour $75/hour Deposit: $350 Deposit: $350 $150 (Applies to Res & Non-Res Rates) Residents Non-Residents Insurance Private MainlPlay Pool Rental hourly Rates 1-20 persons $58 Res/$78 Non-Res 1-50 persons $87 Res/$109 Non-Res 51 -100 persons $1 44 Res/$180 Non-Res 101-150 persons $173 Res/$217 Non-Res 151-250 persons $230 Res/$288 Non-Res Insurance Fee: Deposit:: Deposit: Deposit: Deposit: Deposit: $350 $350 $350 $350 $350 $150 (Applies to Res & Non-Res Rates) BASIC WATER RESCUE Fees: TIme: $20 Res/$25 Non-Res 9:30am-11 :30am 20903-A ThursdaylFriday 06124-00/25 WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR COURSE Instructor: Anita Roger-Flelds Fee: $125 ResI$135 Non-Res <No classes on 04/24-05109 20907-6 Wed/FrISat 03120-05128 6:30pm-9:00pm Wednesday Dates: 03/24,03131 , 04/21,05/12,05/26 Friday Dates: 04/23, 05128 Saturday Dates: 03120, 03/27, 04/03, 05/15, 05/22 Times may vary (Schedule given on first day of class) Pre-requisites-17 years of age by the end of the course, demonstrate level IV swimming ability. Pass a pre-course written and water safety skills test. GUARD START CPR FOR THE PROFESSIONAL RESCUER CHALLENGE COURSE AND LIFEGUARD TRAINING CHALLENGE COURSE Location: Instructor: Fee: Community Center Main Pool Anita Roger-Fields CPRFPR Only $25 Res/$30 Non-Res Lifeguard Training $50 Res/$60 Non-Res CPR Dates for Session 1: 20902-A Fri 05/21 20902-6 Wed 07/07 6:00pm-10:00pm 7:00pm-10:00pm Lifeguard Training Challenge Dates for Session 1: 20902-0 Fri 06/11 2:00pm-6:00pm 06/12 12:00pm-2:00pm 20902-E Sat Session 2: 20902-F Sat 20902-8 Sat Instructor: Fee: Week 1: Week 2: 20911-C 10:00am-1 :OOpm 10:00am-1:00pm Drop-in participants will not be taken, all program participants are required to register the Friday before the start of theclass. MonlTues/Thu~ri TueslWedlThu~n 06/28-D7/09 3:00pm-5:00pm TITI.E 22 FIRST AID FOR PVBI..IC SAFETY PERSONNEL Instructor: Fee: Week 1: Week 2: 20910-C Anita Roger-Fields $125 Res/$1 30 Noo-Res MonlTues/Thu~ ri Monday 07112-07/19 8:oopm-11:00pm WINTER SWIM TEAM Location: Fees: 07/11 07/24 Anita Roger-Fields $50 Res/$60 Non-Res (Including Materials) Community Center - Main Pool $150 Res/$175 Non-Res (For 10 Weeks) 20913-C 09/06-11/12 4-8 year olds MITIWIF 9-18 year olds MITIWIF 4:30pm-5:30pm 5:30pm-7:00pm For more information, please call (510) 799-8229. 36 Spring 2004 Herculean �City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form ParenVGuardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age): _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ Daytime Phone:_ _ _ _ __ __ _ Zip Code: _ _ _ _Evening Phone: _ _ __ _ _ __ _ Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ City: Participant's Name (if 1. 2. 3. 4. Birth Date under 18vr) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Credit Card Type:_ _ _ Mastercard_ __VISA Course Number and Title Dates Times Card No . _ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ _Exp . Oate __I_ _ I__ Authorized Cardholder Signature.:___ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ __ ___ Oate: _ _ __ __ __ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers. agents, and employees from any actions. suits, damages, claims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that t or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of · Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents and employees from any and aU loss, damage, liability, cost or expense , arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature:: _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Oate: _ __ _ _ _ __ (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form ParenVGuardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age): _ __ _ _ _ __ _ __ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ Daytime Phone:: _ _ _ __ _ __ _ Address:: __ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ City: Zip Code:: ____ _ Even ing Phone.:· ___ _ _ __ __ Participant's Name (if 1. 2. 3. 4. Birth Date under 18vr) 1 1 1 1 1 1 \ Course Number and Tille Dates Times \ Credit Card Type:, _ __ Mastercard_ __ VISA Card No . _______ _ _ _ _ _ _ Exp. Oate __I __I __ Authorized Cardholder Signature:: ___ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ Oale:: ____ _ _ __ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions , suits, damages, claims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense , arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees. Participanl Signature::-=_ _-,--_ c---=-,---_ _c;-_,..,--_--,--_ _ -,-,---_ _-:-----c_ _ _ Oate:. _ __ _ _ _ __ (ParenVGuardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) Spring 2004 Herculean 37 �HOW TO REGISTER GENERAL INFORMATION 1. All registration is on a first come, first serve basis unless specified in the course description. 2. Pre-registration for all programs is recommended. We encourage participants to register at least one week in advance of the course starting date. 3. Please make checks and/or money orders payable to the CITY OF HERCULES. 4. All registration fees must be accompanied by a completed registration form. A waiver of liability is also required for certain activities as specified in the course description. 5. A $5.00 late registration fee will be added to all registration received one hour prior to a course starting time and/or after a course has begun. The late registration fee will not be added to some extended course sessions until after the second class meeting as specified in the course description. 6. Some courses may be canceled or combined due to lack of registration. 7. Proof of residency will be asked upon regis,tration. Driver's license, utility bill or other form of identification' is acceptable. RESIDENTS ARE THOSE WHO RESIDE WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF HERCULES. 8. Registration and payment for one session does not guarantee enrollment in subsequent sessions, unless payment is received in full for all applicable sessions. 9. Parents/Guardians must register their children if under the age of 18. 10. If there are changes in the course schedule or if the course is full, you will be notified by our staff prior to the class starting date. 11. A mail drop is provided near the main entrance to the office if registration is received after regular business hours. PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF CASH PAYMENTS. REFUND/TRANSFER POLICY 1. Refunds and/or transfers will be granted on or before the first class meeting. No refunds or transfers will be granted after the first class meeting. There is a $10.00 service charge on all refunds/transfers initiated by the participant. 2. If the course is canceled by the Hercules Recreation and Community Services, the participant will have the option of transferring to a similar program, or will be granted a full refund. 3. Refunds may be given after a course has begun due to a particular medical condition if a doctor's note is provided. These refunds are at the discretion of the Recreation Supervisor. 38 Spring 2004 Herculean WALK-IN REGISTRATION 1. All walk in registrations are accepted atthe Community Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Office hours are Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, and Friday, 9:00am to 5:00 pm. 2. Pre-registration isrecommendedforall programs at least one week prior to the starting date of the course. MAIL-IN REGISTRATION 1. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure. Copies of the registration form may be made if more forms are necessary. 2. Please enclose your payment information. Payments maybemadebyVISA,Mastercard,Check,orMoneyOrder. Please do not mail or drop off cash payments. 3. You may mail your registration form and payment to the Hercules Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, CA. 94547. 4. A course receipt will be mailed to you confirming your registrationintotheclass.lfyouhavenotreceivedverification of your registration by the first class meeting, please call the Hercules Recreation and Community Services at 51 0 799-8291. 5. If your registration check is returned to you, the class is full and you will automatically be placed on a waiting list. PHONE IN REGISTRATION 1. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure for each participant and program you are interested in. Make sure you have your VISA or Mastercard information available when you call. This information will include the name of the card holder, the account number, and the expiration date. 2. Phone in registration will be accepted during regular business hours and/or by leaving a voicemail message on our registration line (799-8291) if you are registering by phone after hours, please include all the necessary information on the registration form and payment form, including a contact number so our staff may contact you for further information in order to process your registration. REGISTRATION BY FAX 1. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure and fax to (510) 799-8288. VISA and Mastercard payments will only be accepted for fax registration. ON-LINE REGISTRATION 1. Please visit our website at www.ci.hercules.ca.us to register for all recreation and aquatic classes via the internet. �Parks and Recreation Services Spring 2004 OHLONE CIDLD CARE PROGRAM OHLONE SUMMER CAMP The Ohlone Summer Camp is for children in 3,d - 51h grades. We provide weekly fun activities. The staff plans local field trips to Refugio Park, Thrifty, Round Table Pizza or McDonald's. We offer weekly swimming, tennis, hiking, picnics, water play, outdoor sports, cooking projects and dance. There are planned field trips to Lake Anza, Water World, Roller skating, Adventure Play Ground, Oakland f!\s game or Museum of Children's Art just to name a few of our wonderful experiences. Lunch is not provided but we do offer snack in the morning and in the afternoon. OHLONE BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM The Ohlone Child Care offers an exciting recreational program for children in grades K 5. We provide and environment where children can express themselves socially, emotionally and physically. Friendships are developed and nurtured. The children will be enriched by participating in supervised outdoor games and activities which include but are not limited to local field trips, group games, arts and crafts, aerobics, tennis, baseball, basketball , hiking, jump rope, painting, ping -pong and board games . Homework time is provided as part of the program and a snack is served in the afternoon. Hours of operation are from 6:30am - 6:30pm. Gwendolyn Windham, Child Care Coordinator Ohlone Child Care Center 1616 Pheasant Drive (510) 799-8224 License No. 070210873 Spring 2004 Hercu lean 39 �Parks and Recreation Services HANNA RANCH CHILD CARE SPRING CAMP-April 12-16 (Grades K-6) Are you wondering what to do during the Spring Break? We have the perfect plan for Kindergartners through Sixth Graders. The Magic of Spring will truly be magical with our exhilarating Day Camp. Our talented staffwill provide the ultimate challenge in recreational activities. You don't want to miss this exciting camp filled with activities and surprise events. Some of the activities, you can expect are Movie Day, Arts & Crafts, Sports, Tournaments, Tasty Snacks and lots ofmagical moments. Join The Magic of Spring at Hanna Ranch Child Care, 2480 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules Ca. 94547. For more details contact, Beverly Dupree, Youth Services Coordinator (510) 245-4803. SUMMER & FALL PUBLIC REGISTRATION DATES: Children'sProgram HOURS & FEES: Summer Camp: April 19, 2004 Time: 9:00AM Core Program: 5 Days Lupine Summer Day Camp: Grades K-2 Ohlone Swruner Day Camp: Grades 3-5 Hanna Planet Youth Swruner Program: Grades 6-8 8:30AM-5:30PM Res.$ 127.00 - NRes $159.00 Fall Enrollments: May 17, 2004 Dates: April 12 -16 Extended Program: 5 Days Time: 9:00AM Hanna Ranch Site Lupine Site OhloneSite Middle School (T.H.E. S.P.O.T.) 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This is how my commission schedule works when you list with me: If I procure a buyer for your property, you pay a FLAT fee of only $10,000 *Example: Sales Price of Home $350,000 $450,000 $550,000 $650,000 $750,000 $850,000 % Conversion (est.) 2.86% 2.22% · 1.82% 1.54% .1.33% 1.18% SAVlNGS if charge at 6% (est.) $11,000 $17,000 $23,000 $29,000 $35,000 $41,000 If another agent sells your home, you pay only $5,000 plus 3% of the purchase price. *Example: Sales Price of Home $350,000 $450,000 $550,000 $650,000 $750,000 $850,000 % Conversion (est.) 4.43% 4.11 % 3.91 % 3.77% 3.67% 3.59% SAVINGS if charged at 6% (est.) . $5,500 $8,500 $11,500 $14,500 $17,500 $20,500 My commission schedule and marketing program have produced proven results. CALL NOW. *Figures are for comparison purposes only. "'Commission program varies by agent and property location. (510) 758-4888 (510) 799-1161 �City Directory City Manager City Hall-General Information City Hall Fax Community/Swim Center Parks & Recreation Department Hercules Senior Center Finance Dept/Business License Business/Community Development Public Works & Engineering Inspection Request Line City Clerk Personnel- Job Hotline Police Department Rodeo-Hercules Fire District EMERGENCY ONLY 799-8206 799-8200 799-2521 799-8291 799-8291 799-8219 245-8509 245-6529 799-8241 799-8240 799-8215 799-8204 799-8260 799-4561 911 City Council 799-8206 Council meets the second & fourth Tuesday of each month. Kris Valstad Trevor Evans-Young Joanne Ward, Mayor Frank Batara, Vice Mayor Ed Balico Planning Commission J. Patrick Tang Kingsley Wong Community Services Commission 799-8230 Commission meets the second Monday of each month. Kenneth Jet! Robert Krall Marylyn Judan Monica Cade CITY HALL HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 245-6529 Commission meets the first and third Monday of each month. Richard Mitchell Joe Eddy McDonald Michael Betschart For more information regarding meetings, please see our buJletin board at the entrance of the City Hall or call 799-8215. Visit our website at WWWCI.HERCULES.CA.US Nancy Cadet Cletia Hart Kelly Scribner Hercules Library Commission TABLE OF CONTENTS Mayor's Message City Scene Public Safety Recreation Services Senior Services Youth Services TeenlYouth Programs Sports and Fitness Aquatics Registration Information 1 2 9 21 25 27 30 34 42 49 799-8230 Commission meets the third Thursday of each month. Jacquelyn Harbert Roberta Alexander Jorge Alfaro Suruchi Krieglstein Education Commission Andrew Walters Sherry Madfes Elina Valmores 799-8206 Commission meets the second Thursday of each month. TarahChen Paul Freese John Gotelli Anton Jungherr Niles Headley Patricia Miles Justin Morrison Chief Editor: Doreen Mathews Layout & Design: Faye Flores Jenny Smith Claudette Wade ��Mayor's Message Mayor Joanne Ward SUCCESSFUL YEAR AS MAYOR ENDS oftheir support. To my grandbabies: Savannah Horton, Connor Horton, Drew Horton, and Victoria Johnson, my best holiday greetings from Grandma: As we approach the holiday season, I am going to take this opportunity to remind everyone to be good to one another. It doesn't always have to be about gifts and running around from party to party. This is a time for all of us to be thankful for what we have, for our families, loved ones, and our health. Once again, thank you for all your support and good wishes over the past year. Be safe during the holiday season. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ••• •• • • • • • • 2004 has been a wonderful year for our entire community. We have experienced unparalleled increases in propelty values and have seen significant progress in the area of commercial development. Our future has so much promise with the coming ofour first public library, the new BART Transit facility, the train station, and the water transit project. My firstlove has been thelibrary. Thank you all for your support of "the year ofthe library." We have raised more than $1 million, but we have a long way to go before reaching our goal of$4 million. We must continue to work together to raise the necessary funding for our library dW'ing 2005. As I end my term as Mayor, I need to thank so many people. To my colleagues on the City Council, thank you for your support and trust in selecting me as Mayor. A word ofthanks to all our staff. Without their hard work, the City Council could not be successful. My most sincere appreciation to the people of Hercules. Thank you for your words of encouragement and support over the past year as I have traveled around our City. A special thank you is extended to my mother, Angie Stalzer and my daughters, Julie Horton and Charlene Johnson, for all LffiRARY SITE DEDICATION On October 13, 2004, more than 100 people gathered to celebrate the coming of the Hercules libl1l1y. State and County officials, together with our own City Council and community groups, including the Friends of the Hercules Library, gathered to dedicate the site ofthe futw'e Hercules library. As the Honorable Gayle Uilkema, Contra Costa County Supervisor, noted "when you come to Hercules, you're sure to get your money's worth." as the event also celebrated the groundbreaking of Eden Housing's fiftytwo unit senior apartment complex. Both projects will be under construction at the same time, though the library project won't break ground until early next year. The synergy being created atop Civic Drive has us all excited. So many have worked so hard to reach the goal ofcreating a community that offers a wide range ofchoices, selvices and amenities, including the community's unofficial "living room" - the Hercules Library. (See page 2 for photos.) Winter 2004 Herculean �City Scene One step closer to realizing our dream. LIBRARY SITE DEDICATION Former State Senator Richard Rainey, Mayor Joanne Ward, Council Members Trevor Evans-Young, Ed Balico, Kris Valstad, Vice Mayor Frank Batara and Supervisor Gayle Uilkema unveil the library sign. ". Hercules Library Commission Members Andrew Walters, Roberta Alexander, Jacquelyn Harbert, Sherry Madfes and Jorge Alfaro. . The Hercules City Council, Supervisor Gayle Uilkema, former State Senator Richard Rainey and representatives from Eden Housing break ground for Eden Housing's 52 unit senior apartment comples. Founding members ofthe Friends ofthe Hercules Library, Joy Shapiro and Brenda Souza Hudson with Library Commissioner and Friends President Sherry Madfes. 2 Winter 2004 Herculean �City Scene Curtis R. Smith, Chief Building Official BUILDING DEPARTMENT INSTITUTES NEW PROGRAM The City of Hercules Building Department is pleased to announce the introduction of a new program in response to Ordinance No. 380. This ordinance, which was approved by tbe City Council on January 14, 2003, provides for the periodic inspection of residential rental units throughout the City of Hercules and the inspection of all residential units at time of resale. The program dubbed, "Residential Health and Safety and Ne ighborhood Preservation Inspection Program", will address the preservation issues related to our neighborhoods. We all are aware that Hercules is blessed with numerous diverse neighborhoods which provide for a superior quality oflife for its residents. The property values within these areas are not only stable but are increasing. One important item supporting our high property value is the maintenance issue related to property ownership and stewardship. The City of Hercules has various neighborhoods that were developed 20 to 30 years ago. The age of these neighborhoods signifies a critical stage in the life ofurban housing stock. It is a period represented by renovation, modernization, and maintenance issues. It is during this period tbat housing stock can fall rapidly into disrepair, thereby affecting the property values and quality oflife of all neighboring residents. This ordinance represents a proactive approach to dealing with this issue. This ordinance calls for the cyclic inspection of residential rental units and the inspection of all residential units at tbe time of resale. This inspection process must not be confused with the type of building inspection required when specific work is done on the home. These particular inspections will address such items as exterior maintenance issues i.e., failing paint, material decay, overgrown landscaping, inoperable vehicles, rubbish accumulation, and similar items. It will also address health and safety issues such as inoperable doors and windows, nonfunctioning cooking and heating appliances, faulty sanitation facilities, damaged electrical devices and equipment, installation of smoke detectors, sleeping rooms within garages, faulty window bar releases, and similar important items. This ordinance does not require that existing buildings or structures within the City of Hercules comply with uniform codes currently in effect. It is only a tool by which properties shall be required to be maintained according to the uniform codes under which the structure was constructed. Only if noncompliance with today's uniform codes is deemed to be a risk to health and welfare, will a demand to comply with current codes emanate. For instance, if an inspection reveals the need to replace a damaged kitchen receptacle, the City's Building Department would require that the replacement device installed be GFCI protected as required by today's Uniform Electrical Code. Items such as this example have obvious health and safety benefits for both owner and tenant and do not represent an onerous condition. The other aspect of the ordinance requires that all housing units be inspected upon resale. This will require a similar inspection process. Again it is items related to health and safety issues and neglected maintenance that will be addressed. With the advent ofthis program, the City of Hercules will come into step with the majority of Bay Area communities. I am pleased to say that our City Council has seen fit to proceed sooner rather than later. Many of our neighboring communities are now desperately trying to come to grips with historical situations that are much more difficult and expensive to eradicate. The program will have numerous benefits, not only for the community but also for the absentee owners and the tenants . The inspection procedure will provide documentation in the form of a "Certificate of Compliance". This document will provide a basis for health, safety and preservation issues related to a specific property. It can be (Continued on Page 4.) Winter2004 Herculean 3 �City Scene Hercules Building Department Residential Inspection Program (Continued) reviewed by the parties at a later date in order to clarify a point or it can be utilized to define the responsibilities of eacb party as they enter into a rental agreement. Residents will be able to visit the City of Hercules web site at www.ci .hercules.ca.us and view this ordinance. You may also view examples of the inspection forms, fees, registering and scheduling information. The program will begin on January I, 2005 with 15 trial inspections. We will follow with 30 inspections for each of the following two months. During this period, we will evaluate the proficiency of the project and adjust accordingly. Our intention is to maintain a schedule of approximately 30 inspections per month. The cycle of inspections will be three years unless a unit becomes vacant. A vacancy will signal a new beginning to the process; with a vacancy, a new three year period wi II begin after receipt ofthe "Certificate of Compliance". The inspection cycle will begin and continue with a focus on a specific district and then move on to the next so as to maximize our efforts. Residences which are sold and not utilized as rental property will only be inspected upon resale. Absentee owners known to the City will be contacted by mail regarding this issue. Included will be registration materials and contact information. If an absentee owner does not receive notification by January 1, 2005, they are required to contact the Building Department to establish a file . We expect 90% of all residential rental inspections to be completed within three years, therefore, establishing a cycle of inspection that is neither burdensome for the property owner or the Building Department. We in the Building Department will work diligently to assure that the implementation of th.is program is as smooth as feasible. We will need the full cooperation of absentee owners and tenants in order to assure success. I thank you for your cooperation in advance. 4 Winter 2004 Herculean Home • Auto Life Motorcycles Boats • Motor Homes 510-223-6447 Dan Romero Ca. Lie # 0521754 2574 Appian Wy, Pinole �City Scene Rotary Club o/Hercules DICTIONARIES FOR THIRD GRADE STUDENTS This past September and October, the Rotary Club of Hercules and the Interact Club of Hercules High School presented a copy of The American Heritage Children s Dictionary to each Y' grade student in Hercules and Rodeo. This marks the second year that this project bas been implemented at the five (5) elementary schools. This DictionalY Program has become one of the Rotary Club 's and Interact Club's larger and more successful programs. Both Clubs are directing many of their activities toward the youth in our local community. The program also underscores Rotary's emphasis on literacy. The Interact Club is the community service club at Hercules High School and is sponsored by the Rotary Club ofRercules. This school year, over 75 students havejoined the club. Some Rotary Club members attended each of the elementary schools and personally presented each child with their own copy of the dictionary. This year more Interact students were also able to attend the elementary schools and help with the distributions. In several cases, the Interact students were able to return to the elementary school that they had attended and renew greetings with some of their old elementary school teachers. Both Rotary and Interact members enjoyed going into the schools and distributing the dictionaries. Since the program is set up where each member works with a small number of students, tbese members are able to experience the personal contact as they presented tbe dictionaries to the 3rd graders. The Rotary Club, through community-based fundraising, hopes to make this program an annual event for many future years. A special thanks is extended to Radston's Office Plus for their help in ordering the dictionaries and for copying services. Ngoc Thanh Le, Vice President of the Interact Club, works with 3rd Grade students at Hanna Ranch Elementary School ATTENTION! ARE YOUA NEW BUSINESS IN TOWN? Ifyou have recently opened a new business in Hercules, please stop by City Hall and make sure you obtain a City of Hercules Business License. Every business operating within the City limits is required to have a valid Business License. If you are found operating without a license, you may be subject to the imposition of monetary fines in addition to the Business License fee. Additional infOl1113tion, a Business LicenseApplication and Fee Schedules are available via the City's website atwww.ci.hercules.ca.us. Ifyou should have additional questions, please call Patricia Wright at 51 0-245-6509. Winter 2004 Herculean 5 �City Scene Community Services Commission HERITAGE GARDEN MEMORIAL PLAQUE PROGRAM The City of Hercules, through the Community Services * Sylvia Rose Paulk was active with her children in Cub Commission, has instituted the Heritage Garden Memorial Scouts, POP Warner Football and as Chair of the Plaque Program. This program seeks to recognize Renegades Football Club. She served on the Planning Hercules residents or civic leaders w hose service and Commission (1984-89) and BACA until her passing in active community involvement has benefited the City of 1991. Hercules. These plaques have been placed in the Heritage Garden, located at the corner of Sycamore Avenue and * Lucio Raymundo was a Hercul es resident from 1992 Civic Drive, to enhance and preserve the historical aspect until his passing in 200 I. An engineer by trade and of this area, while building a sense of" heritage" for future education, he was active in the Filipino community here generations. and in San Francisco where he was a member of the FilAm Council of San Francisco. Lucio served as a member of All citizens are invited to visit the Heritage Garden and the San Francisco and Hercules Library Commiss ions reflect on our neighbors who worked so faithfully to make (2000-02) and was a founding member of the Friends of our City the warm and vital community it is. The City has the Hercules Library (2000) . honored eight such individuals whose service and duties * Barbara Rowl was devoted to her church and to her are too numerous to list. community. She was a founding member of the Hercules, * Alfonso M. Bellez, a Doctor of Dental Medicine, co- Pino le, Rodeo and Crockett NAACP, Black American found er of the Association of Filipino-Americans of Cultura l Association, and a member of the Hercules Hercules (AFAR), served as its president from 198 1 to Library Commission (2000-03) until her passing in 2003. 1983, and later served as the Association's Director And Advisor. Dr. BeJlez served as C hair of the Herc ules * Ramon S. Taraya was an original co-founder ofAFAH Planning Commission (1983 -90), Director of WCC (fIrst FilipinoAssociatian in Hercules, 1979) . He was Transit Finance and Administration Committee, Director active in the Filipino Amelicans of Contra Costa County, ofWCC Specific Plan Advisory Board, Director ofthe Inc. , represented Hercules on the County Advisory Filipino-American Political Association and Executive Council on Aging and was elected as a representative of Director of the Filipino-American National Council the 11 th Assembly District to the Democratic Convention (Contra Costa Chapter). He was a life-long member of (1997) . Mr. Taraya was a member of the Sister City the Knights of Columbus and faithfully served as Grand Association, served on the Planning Commission (199798) and as a Council Member (1998-2000). Knight of the Council until his passing in 1992. * Ann Marie Earnest served on the WCC Transit Citizens Advisory Board, WESTCAT Board of Directors, and served as Chair ofthe Concern Parents ofthe Richmond Unified School District. She was C ha ir of the BACA Political Committee, member ofthe Hercules Planning Conunission and City Council Member (1986-88) until her passing in 1988. * Ted C. Villacorte's community involvement as President ofthe St. Patrick Parishioners Association, Commnnity Services Commissioner (1984-88), member of the Hercules Sister City Associatioo , candidate for City Council (1986) and President afthe Hercules Lions Club highlight his service as role mode l and mentor until his passing in 2004. (Article continued on next page.) 6 Winter 2004 Herculean �City Scene Community Services Commission Heritage Garden Memorial Plaque Program (Continued) * D. T. Watson's community involvement included serving as the President ofthe Foxboro HomeownersAssociation. Mr. Watson was instrumental in the planning and creation ofthe Heritage Garden in the early 1990s. In 1995, Mr. Watson was appointed to the Planning Commission and served in that capacity until his election to the Hercules City Council in 1996, (1996-2000) . The Heritage Garden Memorial Plaque Program is open to all residents. The program description, restriction information and application form are available on the City'S web site or by calling City Hall. The program document may be found online on the Community Services Commission web page at www.ci.hercules.ca.us •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• NEW LOCATION 500 Alfred Nobel Drive, Suite 205, Hercules Put your spine in the hands of experience for your health care. COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION: Ask about our New Patient Special with the mention of thi s ad . ................... ........... For over 16 years we've been here for you ... serving as your community chiropractors. 799-0900 NEW LOCATION 500 Alfred Nobel Drive, Suite 205, Hercules Winter 2004 Herculean 7 �City Scene Sponsored by the City ofHercules and Hercules Sister City Association 2005 HERCULES CITYWIDE GARAGE SALE Saturday, April 30, 2005 * 8 a.m.-3 p.m. A Benefit for the Hercules Sister City Association's Youth Ambassador Program Herculeans! Time for spring cleaning! Sponsored by the City of Hercules and the Hercules Sister City Association to support the Youth Ambassador Program (in conjunction with our sister city, Tsushima , Japan), this event encourages re-use and recycling of unwanted items instead of throwing them away. Treasure could be found! Clean out your closets, enjoy the opportunity to get acquainted with neighbors, build community trust, and promote goodwill locally and globally. The sale will be held , rain or shine. Registration fee to list your home is only $10. Maps listing participating homes will be sold for 50 cents each to prospective buyers starting at 8 a.m. the day of the event at the Hercules Transit Center on Sycamore & San Pablo Avenues. You should be prepared to receive bargain hunters between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. You will be provided with a sign to display at your home showing that you are an official participant in the event. Should questions arise about the Hercules Sister City Association or the Citywide Garage Sale, call 510799-8291. Additional registration forms may be obtained at the Hercules Community/Swim Center, City Hall or the Hercules Chamber of Commerce. So take this opportunity to clear out your unused or unwanted items, support the youth of your community and enjoy a fun-filled day - the SECOND ANNUAL CITYWIDE GARAGE SALE! Learn more about the Hercules Sister City Association http://tsushima.home.comcast.net 2005 CITYWIDE GARAGE SALE REGISTRATION FORM Registration Deadline: April 10, 2005 Name: _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ (will not appear on map) Address ofsale:._ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ , Hercules Daytime Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ __ ____ Evening Phone: _ __ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ Send the completed registration form to Hercules Sister City Association , P.O . Box 5092, Hercules, CA 94547-5092 Include your check for $1 0 payable to HSCA 8 Winter 2004 Herculean �Public Safety Hercules Police Department \\t.RCUl.ES COMMANDER'S CUP AWARD e ~,O,,~,.'CEi . :t"~-' ,. . ". ~ - ' ,~,' After she arrested the vehicle driver for possession of narcotics and a loaded firearm, Officer Lake developed additional information indicating that the suspect possessed additional narcotics and cash at his residence. She remained at work, long after the end of her shift, to facilitate the execution ofa search warrant at the suspect's residence. During the subsequent search, over 220 grams of methamphetamine, over 625 grams of cocaine, over 909 grams ofmarijuana, another loaded handgun, a bullet proof vest and almost $10,000 in cash were seized. After more than 24 hours of hard work, Officer Lake's alertness and determination helped turn a "routine" traffic stop into an extraordinary arrest and 'dmg seizure. Congratulations, Audrey, for your outstanding work! Officer Audrey Lake Officer Audrey Lake was awarded the Patrol Division Commander's Cup for her outstanding service to the Her~ules Police Department on August 18 and 19, 2004. On these dates, Officer Lake's extra effort was directly responsible for the arrest of a suspected dmg dealer and the seizure of substantial quantities of narcotics. The investigation began on the evening ofAugust 18" when Officer Lake stopped a vehicle for failing to stop at a posted stop sign. When she contacted the driver, Officer Lake smelled marijuana in the vehicle. She searched the vehicle and discovered marijuana packaged for sa le, approximately $4,000 in cash and a loaded handgun. She also found large packages containing suspected methamphetamine residue in the vehicle tmnk Winter 2004 Herculean 9 �Public Safety Hercules Police Department 2004 POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR his outstanding service during the month of February 2004. He distinguished himself that month by making several key arrests, which included the recovel)' of stolen vehicles and interruption of burglaries and thefts in progress. Officer Tafesse assists as an advisor for the department's vel)' successful Police Explorer Program. His influence was a major factor in this program winning an event at a national Police Explorer competition in Arizona, held in Janual)' ofthis year. He also actively supports Special Olympics ofNorthem California by running in the annual Torch Run and waiting on tables to raise money for the cause at various Tip-A-Cop events. Officer Tafesse is also a member of the United States Army Reserve. He was called to active duty in May of this year and served in Texas and Guantanimo Bay, Cuba. He is currently serving in Iraq. Officer Ezra Tafesse Officer Ezra Tafesse was named Police Officer of the Year for 2004 at the 3,d Annual September II Dinner, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Hercules. Officer Tafesse grew up in Hercules and attended Pinole Valley High School. He graduated from the University ofArizona in 2000, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology. He was hired by the Hercules Police Department in February 2001. In his relatively short tenure as a member of the department, Officer Tafesse has established himself as one of the force's best officers. The department received numerous positive letters and comments from members of the community, praising Officer Tafesse for his enforcement efforts and compassion in assisting fami lies through difficult police related incidents. OfficerTafesse was awarded the Patrol Division Commander's Cup for 10 Winter 2004 Herculean Officer Tafesse was selected by his peers to receive this award. He is an exemplary employee who personifies the qualities and character we value as police officers. HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING DECEMBER 3, 2004 COMMUNITY SWIM CENTER �Public Safety Hercules Police Department NEW RECRUITS RECEIVE TOP AWARDS Officer Alex Abetkov Officer Dwayne Collard The Hercules Police Department is proud to announce the graduation of its two newest officers from the police academy. Officer Alex Abetkov and Officer Allen "Dwayne" Collard were hired in March 2004 and sent to the Napa Valley Police Academy as Police Trainees. They were sworn in as full time officers following their completion of the academy on September 4th. The combined pelfonnance of Officers Abetkov and Collard at the police academy was impressive. Out of the twenty-nine students attending, OfficerAbetkov received several awards including, Top Cadet, Top Academic, Lifetime Fitness, and the Director's Award for Character. Officer Collard also did very well overall and received the "Top Driver" award. Officer Abetkov was raised in San Pablo and attended Pinole Valley High. While attending high school, he volunteered as a Police Explorer for the City ofPinole. After high school,Alex went to work as a tow truck driver and eventually joined the U.S. Navy Reserve in December 2000. Alex was deployed to Pearl Harbor in November 200 I as part of an anti-terrorism protection force following the September II th attacks. He is currently assigned as a Petty Officer Second Class with the Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit #303 at Camp Parks in Dublin. Officer Abetkov was also married earlier this year. His wife is an officer with the Richmond Police Department. The couple resides in the City ofVacaville. Alex enjoys playing golf and scuba diving in his spare time. (Article continued on page 12.) Winter 2004 Herculean 11 �Public Safety Hercules Police Department Department Says Goodbye To Juvenile Diversion Coordinator New Recruits (Continued from page 11.) Officer Collard grew up in Vallejo and moved to West Contra Costa County while a senior at John Swett High School in Crockett. Dwayne joined the Army National Guard dming bis junior year, attending his basic training during the summer break. He completed six years of service with tbe National Guard reaching the rank of Specialist (E-4) before elecringto end his service in March 2000. Wbile Officer Collard was a senior in high school, he Yoshio Murakawa volunteered as a Police Explorer for the California Highway Patrol in OakJand. This experience sparked his On September 29''', the Hercules Police Depmtment said interest in law enforcement and caused him to change his goodbye to Yosh Murakawa. Yosh has been the palt' military specialty from hea\'} equipment operator to the time Juvenile Diversion Coordinator since 1998. Yosh military police. Dwayne spent his last four years in the came to HPD after 30 years with the Contra Costa National Guard as a military police officer assigned to Probation Depmtment. Unit 870 in Pittsburg. As coordinator ofthe Juvenile Diversion Program, Yosh was responsible for intervention programs for minor offenders. The Juvenile Diversion Program has been extremely flexible and has facilitated parent and juvenile counseling, community service, drug and alcohol programs, tobacco programs and participation in the Califomia Offenders Program (COPS). During his tenure with the Hercules Police DepaItment, Yosh handled several hundred referrals and intelvened with over 150 juveniles and their fami lies. In 2000, Yoshio received the Outstanding Service/ Contribution award from the Contra Costa County Juvenile Justice COllUnission and Delinquency Prevention Commission. The Hercules Police Depmtment and the community will miss Yosh Murakawa and the professional and personal service that he provided to om community. We wish him and his family the best. 12 Winter 2004 Herculean Before accepting the position with Hercules, Officer Collard worked as a hea\)' equipment operator for a local construction contractor. Dwayne is si ngle and enjoys camping and water skiing. He currently resides in the town of Rodeo. Both officers have been assigned to the Patrol Division in the Field Training Program for an additional thirteen weeks of on-the-job training. They are expected to assume responsibility for there own patrol shift by the end of this year. �Public Safety Hercules Police Department HELP EASE TRAFFIC FLOW AT PEAK COMMUTE HOURS As most of you know, traffic in Hercules has become a bigger concern during peak commute hours. In the past few years, we have added hundreds of new homes, as well as a new Middle/High School. With the influx of so many people, traffic has become congested and more care must be taken to drive properly. One of the most common complaints received by the Police Department is concerning vehicles blocking the intersections of Sycamore and Refugio Valley Road , as well as Sycamore and San Pablo Avenue after the light turns red . Traffic approaching a green light at these intersecti ons is proceeding into the intersection , but the cars in front of them are coming to a stop, causing the last few cars in line to stop in the middle of the intersection . As a driver, you have the responsibility to make sure that there is sufficient room on the other side of the intersection for your vehicle before you pu ll into the intersection. This requires that you look further up the road beyond the car in front of you. If you are in traffic and a few cars in front of you are slowing down , you might not have room to make it through the intersection. You need to stop, even if your light is green, and wait until there is room. This might mean you have to wait for another green light. The alternative, pulling into the intersection and blocking it, is not on ly illegal, it is discourteous and inconsiderate . Blocking the intersection also creates a safety hazard , as emergency vehicles cannot get through an intersecti on jammed up with cars. Every second that an emergency veh icle is delayed is a second someone who really needs them must wait. What if it was someone you care about who needed that ambulance, fire truck or police car? Entering Intersection , Rail Crossing, or Marked Crosswalk 22526CVC. (a) Notwithstanding any official traffic control signal indication to proceed, a driver of a vehicle shall not enter an intersection or marked crosswalk unless there is sufficient space on the other side of the intersection or marked crosswalk to accommodate the vehicle driven without obstructing the through passage of vehicles from either side. The Most Helpful Web Site in Real Estate! ~€ll;ftS ? HomeLog for recent home sales In your neighborhood! 8f4~;ftS ? Custom Email Updates of new & current properties for sale! L;ftkf? professional & personal! Experience & Trust TOP ReferenCes! 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This has been a problem since the opening of way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within of the school, but the point was brought home recently any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked when a middle school student stepped out from behind a crosswalk at an intersection, except as otherwise bush in the center island and was hit by a moving vehicle. provided in this chapta (b) This section does not relieve a pedestrian from the dutl' of using due care As a parent or carpool driver, you can insure your student's for his or her safety. No pedestrian may suddenly leave safety by not picking them up on the opposite side of the a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into road. If you must, please emphasize the need for them to the path of a vehicle that is so close as to constitute cross Refugio Valley Road at the properly marked an immediate hazard. No pedestrian may crosswalks. There are only two safe and legal locations unnecessarily stop or delay traffic while in a marked to cross Refugio Valley Road. One is at the intersection or unmarked crosswalk. of Refugio Valley Road and the entrance to the Middle School and the other is at Refugio Valley Road and the Section (a) states that vehicles have the responsibility to entrance to the High School parking lot. Ifthe problem stop and wait for pedestrians crossing within a crosswalk. persists, the Hercules Police Department will begin issuing Section (b) states that pedestrians crossing in a crosswalk citations to anyone found '1aywalking". have the responsibility to waitto see if the cars are stopping, and then cross as quickly as possible, making sure not to The following California Vehicle Code (CVC) sections delay traffic more than is necessary. deal directly with pedestrian rights and responsibilities. This section was included for your information as some Please read and discuss with your children. ofthe students who do use the crosswalk, step out into the intersection without checking traffic. There has also Crossing Between Controlled Intersections been occasions when a large group of students stream 21955. Between adjacent intersections controlled by across the intersection at their leisure, sometimes stopping traffic control signal devices or by police officers. and talking in the middle of the road. While pedestrians pedestrians shall not cross the roadway at any place have the right of way in a crosswalk, they also have the obligation to get across the road as quickly as possible. except in a crosswalk. This section states that if there are intersections controlled by either stop signs, traffic lights, or a Police Officer, the only legal place to cross the street is in a crosswalk at these intersections. 14 Winter 2004 Herculean Thank you for your assistance in keeping your students safe while leaving school. William Imboden, Traffic Officer, Hercules Police Department �Public Safety Rodeo-Hercules Fire District Holiday Safety Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District would like to remind you that human error is involved in most home heating fires. These fires bappen when people place things that can burn too close to space or portable heaters, when fireplace chimneys are not inspected and cleaned regularly by a certified chimney sweep, or when improper fuels are used in fireplaces, like cardboard or tree trimmings. December, January and February are the leading months for home fires as well as home fire deaths in this country. On tbe average, more than a third of these occur during the winter months. For the fifth time in six years, portable electric heaters accounted for the highest home heating tire death toll. Heating equipment is the second leading cause of home fires in the United States. Most of these fires could be prevented with proper understanding and use of these devices. When purchasing new heating equipment, we would like to offer the following guidelines: • Be sure to select products that have been tested and approved by an independent testing laboratory. • Install and maintain heating equipment correctly. • Be sure it complies with local fire and building codes. Safety should be your first consideration when heating your home Portable Heater Safety Tips: • Heaters should be placed at least 36" away from anything that can burn, including wallpaper, bedding, clothing, pets and people. • Never leave space heaters operating when you are not in the room or when you go to sleep. • Don't leave children or pets unattended with space heaters. • Don't attempt to dry clothes or other combustibles over space heaters. • Inspect the electric cord on the heater and if it is worn or frayed , have the cord replaced by a professional electrician. Additional Heating Safety Tips: • Have your chimney inspected by a professional prior to the start of every heating season. • Always use a sturdy screen in front of the fireplace opening to prevent sparks from flying out. • Remember to burn only wood in a fireplace and not trash, trimmings or cardboard and never use flammable liquids in a fireplace!! The winter holidays are a time for celebration, and that means more cooking, lots of parties, and a risk of fire. In recent years, Christmas tree fires have accounted for numerous deaths, injuries and high dollar loss. Follow these fire safety tips to help keep your family safe during the holidays: Holiday Lighting Take care when burning candles. Be sure they are kept well away from decorations or other combustible materials. Don't leave children unattended in a room with lit candles, and keep candles, matches, and lighters up high out of reach of children. • Never use candles to decorate Christmas trees!!! • Never place electric lights on a metal Christmas tree!! ! • When decorating with lights, use only those labeled by a testing laboratory. (UL Approved) Check for and replace frayed or damaged cords. • Don' t overload electrical outlets and turn off or unplug all lights before leaving home or going to sleep. Holiday Parties • Decorate with only flame-retardant or noncombustible materials. • If your guests smoke, provide them with large deep ashtrays and check them frequently. • After the party, check inside and under upholstery and trashcans for smoldering cigarette butts. Winter 2004 Herculean I5 �Public Safety Rodeo-Hercules Fire District Holiday Safety (Continued) Christmas Tree Safety • Choose a fresh Christmas tree and put it in a stand designed not to tip over. • Keep tree well away from heat sources and exits and water it constantly. If you purchase an artificial tree, be sure it is labeled fire retardant. • If you hang stockings, live garlands, and combustible decorations over the fireplace, don't bum in the fireplace. IT IS BEST NOT TO PLACE ANY COMBUSTIBLES ON OR NEAR THE FIRE PLACE OPENING. Kitchen Fire Safety • Wear tight-fitting clothes when cooking -loose clothes can be ignited by hot burners. • Don 't leave the kitchen with something cooking on the stovetop and always tum pot handles inward. • Don't store items on the stovetop - they could catch fire. • Don't overload electrical outlets. • Don't use electrical appliances in or near water. The Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District wishes everyone a happy and safe holiday season. ........................ WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLES CALIFORNIA MOTOR VEHICLE CODE Vehicle Code Section 21806 states: Upon the immediate approach of an authorized vehicle which is sounding a siren and flashing lights the surrounding traffic shall, except as otherwise directed by a traffic officer, do the following: 1 6 Winter 2004 Herculean (a) (1) except as required under paragraph (2), the driver of every vehicle shall yield the right - of - way and shall immediately drive to the right-hand edge or cnrh of the higbway, clear of any intersection, and thereupon shaU stop and remain stopped until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed. If you are waiting at an intersection with a red light, proceed cautiously to get out of the way oftbe emergency vehicle approaching from the rear. Most emergency vehicles should "capture" the intersection signal light and stop cross traffic. Again, proceed cautiously to get out of the way. • • • • • •••• •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Appliance Recall Defective dishwashers are at fault in recent fires. These dishwashers manufactured by Wbirlpool and Kenmore were recalled in 1996, howe\Cf. there have been three fires known to have been directly caused by these appliances in the last 18 months in Contra Costa County, one of which included a fatality. The following information is \'itally important, if you determine you have one oftbe affected units stop using it immediately and contact the manufacturer listed below. Recall Iufo: Release No. 96133 . May 1996 Brands: Whirlpool and Kenmore Units affected: 500,000 nationwide Model numbers: Whirlpool- begins with DU8, DP8, DU9 and GOP (i .e. DU8700XY-l ) Kenmore - begins with 665 (i.e. 665. 1665591) Serial Numbers: from FA2400000 to FA5299999 or FROM FB0100000 to F1B899999 Phone numbers: Whirlpool - (800) 874-9481 Sears (800) 927-1625 Repairs and service are free through Whirlpool. Call (800) 638-2772 �breakthrough piano method from Australia opens musical doors for everyone Simply Music® is a remarkable, Australian·developed piano and keyboard program that has beginning students - children, teens, adults and seniors playing great-sounding pop, blues, classical and accompaniment pieces - immediately - from their very first lessons. Traditional lessons, for the most part, require that students first learn to read music as the means of learning how to play. This 'read first, play later' approach is slow and frustrating, and far too many students never acquire the ability to play. In fact, many lose their desire to learn altogether. Think of Simply Music as being like learning to talk. We all talked for years before we learned how to read and spell. It's the same with our program. We delay the music reading process and start by showing you how to play fantastic music - immediately. Beginning students, with no attention on having to read music, are free to relate directly to the piano, and within months easily and naturally begin to establish a 'hands-on' and personal 'feeling' for the instrument as they build a play-list Ihat includes popular, classical , blues and jazz styles, as well as develop the ability to play chords and modem accompaniments. Unlike learning by rote , th is program is tactile , experiential , and multisensory, with students being physically, visually and aurally fully absorbed. After building a repertoire of 30 to 50 pieces covering a broad range of musical styles, students go on to learn how to read music, their ability to play so well providing a powerful foundation for learning the more formal aspects of .music education. Learning with a teacher is ideal for those who like the structure of having someone to report to each week , and would benefit from participating in private or group lessons under the guidance of a trained and accredited Simply Music teacher. Students attend lessons on a weekly basis, and receive professionally prepared audiovisual and printed materials. These are a supplement to the learning process and are designed to ensure the students' success. For those with extensive prior experience a suitable teacher can tailor th is remarkable program to meet your specific needs. Laura Cheung "After two years of being very frustrated with other programs, we have found one that works and that my daughter enjoys tremendously. The results are wonderful. " Tammie Duke "My daughter is only 7 years old with no previous music know/edge. Our experience has absolutely surpassed our expectations. Recently she played a welf-known song in front of 100 people and she brought the house down. " Marsha Goodstein Find out more about Simply Music Hercules, CA ~ www.simpfymusic.net http://www.musikwithlaura.com 'At 83 years of age, this wonderful program has given my life a dimension that has brought me much joy and satisfaction. The experience of Simply Music has helped me to cope with stress, and even sadness. I have been most fortunate and blessed to have had the experience of Simply Music." Sara Larmer Meuse Free Introductory Sessions Licensed Simply Music Teacher 5107240818 "My boys are 8 and 10. They've had just 12 lessons with Simply Music and already know 12 songs. Not just 'Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star' and 'Mary Had A Little Lamb ', but real music. The boys are already playing the blues. They think they're hot stuff." Rebecca Neis simply musIc Call 510 724 0818 for reservations, dates and times Winter2004 Herculean 17 �LODGIE JAMES REALTOR A Professional Real Estate Agent who cares about you! 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Marsha Reynolds Phone: (510) 799-8239 emai: rnarsha.reynolds@cLh ercules.ca.us Rec;:('B<3tion Manager-Recreation Classes/Facilities/ Spcv1s............ ............................... ..................... ............ Greg Dwyer Phone: (51 0) 799-8293 community EventS t:; ~) .. Calendar *~:~• for 2OQlf-2005 * email: gdwyer@ci.hercules.ca.us Recreation Manager-Community Events/Aquatics/YouthfTeen Programs....... ..... ... ..... .......... ..... ..... .Pedro Jimenez Phone: (510) 799-8228 email: pjimenez@cLhercules.ca.us Lion's Club Senior Citizen Holiday Dinner............. ................. December 5,2004 .... .Jenny Smith Citywide Garage Sale ......................... April 30, 2005 Administrative Secretary.................... ..... . Phone: (510) 799-8230 email: jenny.smith@ci.hercules.ca.us Sports/Facility Coordinator.................. .................... .. Brandon Ikeda Phone: (510) 799-8295 email: bikeda@ci.hercules.ca.us Hercules TeenlYouth Council Senior Citizens Appreciation/MDthers Day Luncheon .......................... ......................... May 8,2005 27th Annual Cultural Festival ...... .... June 4 & 5, 2005 Aquatics Coordinator................................................Angela Curtola Phone: (510) 799-8229 email: acurtola@ci.hercules.ca.us Senior Center Coordinator..........................................Janet Bewley Phone: (510) 799-8219 email: janet.bewley@cLhercules.ca.us 4th of July Parade.................... .. ............... July 4,2005 Family Appreciation Night.. ................... July 17, 2005 TYC. Hoop-lt-Up............................ .TD BeAnnounced TeenlYouth Coordinator/Commu nity Events Specialist... ...................... .. .............. ... ..... ............. Janine Shaheed Phone: (510) 799-8294 email: jshaheed@cLhercules.ca.us Child Care Coordinators 6th Annual TeenlYDuth Council Halloween Haunted House ....... ........ ..... ............. ..............October31,2005 Beverly Dupree ........................... . ................... .... (510) 245-4803 Hanna Ranch Childcare email: bdupree@ci.hercules.ca.us Community Clean-up Day.................. ............ November 1.9, 2005 Robin Williams ......................................................... (510) 799-8259 Lupine Childcare email: rwilliams@cLhercules.ca.us Holiday Tree Lighting ........ ........................ .December 2,2005 Gwendolyn Windham .............................................. (510) 799-8224 Ohlone Child care email: gwindham@ci .hercules.ca.u5 --- ~ /<l~ Happy ~flo\wen 2004 Hercu lean 21 �Classes ~ BASIC FIRST AID TRAINING YOUTH OIL PAINTING T1 is is the perfect class for high school students needing to be certified before graduation , or anyone needing to be certified 11 FlIStAid and CPR. Medic FirstAid is a basic 6 hour training course which allows the participant to function with one consistent set of priorities in a medical emergency. The training is accomplished in seven modules of instruction, participants wi receive a wallet card and certificate of completion. Please bring a bag lunch. (This class is not an infant class, or for Health Care Providers or Day Care Providers, please see listing 'or other classes). location: Instructor: Fee: 4 517·A 1517·A 11 517·8 1517-C Community/Swim Center, Press Room Delucchi's First Aid Training Certified Instructors $58 Res/$63 Non·Res, (this includes a $5 materials fee for certification packet and handbook. Sat Sat Sat Sat 02119 03/12 04/16 OS/21 8:00am·2:00pm 8:00am·2:00pm 8:00am·2:00pm 8:00am·2:00pm BASIC FIRST AID TRAINING FOR INFANTS, CHILDREN & ADULTS This is the perfect class for people needing to be certified for infant, children and adult first aid and CPR. Medic FirstAid for infants, children and adults is a basic 7·hour training course in emergency care. CPR and other important emergen cy care skills are combined in the course, which allows the participant to function w ith one consistent set of priorities in a medical emergency. The training is accomplished in seven modules of instruction , students will receive a wallet card and certificate of completion. Please bring a bag lunch. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Press Room Delucchi's FirstAid Training Certified Instructors $58 Res/$63 Non·Res, (this includes a $5 materials fee for certification packet and handbook. 11508·A 21508-A Sat Sat 22 Herculean 2004 ~14~""'~ 01 /22 05/07 8:00am·3:00pm 8:00am·3:00pm For ages 7 ·17 years, you will have fu n w hile learning to draw, paint, design , mix colors, and combine colors. You will also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. Work at your own pace, while making new friends and developing new talents. There is an addinonal fee for supplies. Supply infonmation will be provided when registering. Location : Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center Maria S.C. Davi $42 Res/$45 Non·res 31521·A 31 521·8 41 521·A 41521·8 11 521·A 11521·8 Tues Fri Tues Fri Tues Fri 01 /11-D3/01 01 /14-D3I04 03/22-D5Il0 03/25-D5I13 06/07 -D7!26 06/1O-D7!29 • . ... _ -:~- "" 3:30pm·5:00pm 3:30pm·5:00pm 3:30pm·5:00pm 3:30pm·5:00pm 3:30pm·5:00pm 3:30pm·5:00pm ADULT OIL PAINTING Have fun while learn ing to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors. You will also leam about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. Work at your own pace, while developing talents that they have been wishing to accomplish for years. There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply information wi ll be provided when registering. Location: Instru ctor: Fee: Community/Swim Center Maria S.C. Davi $42 Res/$45 Non·res 31516·A 31516·A 31516·A Tues Tues Tues 01/11-D3/01 03/22-D5/10 06/07-D7126 1:00pm·3:30pm 1:DOpm·3:30pm 1:00pm·3:30pm DOG TRAINING CLASS Renee Niang has 5 years experience in dog training. She uses posi tive reinforcemen t a nd games to teach the commands. Trainer must be at least 12 years old. Please bring fiat or nylon collar, haiti or gentle leader, treats, leash and favorite toy! Dogs must have their shots (2nd for puppies). Instructor: Renee Niang location: Community Center Press Room $80 Res/$85 Non·Res . ' Participants will be Fees: required to sign a waiver releasing the City from any liability issues. Please call for dates and times. �Classes ROMPER GYM (AGES 2 - 4) Romper Gym is designed especially for the two to four year olds who want to explore but require parental assistance and enoouragement Matthew Silveria brings aver 12 years of motivating and training experience to assist parents in instructing their children to balance, control movement and grow in this upbeat experience. Planning a Birthday Party? Ask about our Tumbling Party Special! Location: Instructor: Fee: 41526-A 41526-8 11526-A 11526-8 Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $49 Res/$52 Non-Res Sat 01114-02105 9:00am-9:45am Sat 02123-03125 9:00am-9:45am Sat 04/01-05/06' 9:00am-9:45am (no class on 4/15) 05127-06124 9:00am-9:45am Sat TINY TUMBLERS (AGES 4 - 6) Enjoy the fun while developing body awareness. This class is designed for children ages 4 through 6 and leads students to learn stretches, rolls, balance and cartwheels in a playful and safe environment. Planning a Birthday Party? Ask about' our Tumbling Party Special! Location : Instructor: Fee: 41522-A 41522-B 11522-A 11522-B Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $49 Resi$52 Non-Res Sat 01/04-02105 10:00am-1 0:45am Sat 02/25-03/25 10:00am-1 0:45am Sat 04/01-05/06* 10:00am-1 0:45am (no class on 4/15) Sat OS/27-06/24 10:00am-1 0:45am GYMNASTICS (AGES 7 &UP) The first hour of the workshop will be devoted to a smooth dance (foxtrot, waltz, etc.). The second hour will be devoted to latin dance (cha cha, mambo, rumba, swing). These workshops are designed for beginner to intermediate students, but will focus on basic steps and patterns, as well as technique, styling and proper dance etiquette. These workshops are being taught by Barbara Corey, who's been teaching dance and exercise classes in southern California and the East Bay area for the past 23 years, and is certified through the Irvine Valley College, AFAA and is a member of IDEA (International Dance Exercise Association). Deadlines to sign up are the Friday before the first class. Location: Time: Fees: Hercules Senior Center 6:30pm-8:30pm Couple Rates: $30 Res/$33 Non-Res Single Rates: $18 Res/$21 Non-res 11504-A 11504-8 215Q4..A 21504-B Tues Tues Tues Tues Location: Instructor: Fee: 41523-A 41523-B 11523-A 11 523-B Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $49 Res/$52 Non-Res Sat 01/14-02/05 Sat 02/25-03/25 Sat 04/01-05/06* (no class on 4/15) Sat 05/27-06/24 11 :00am-11 :45am 11 :00am-11 :45am 11 :00am-11 :45am 11 :00am-11:45am k HIP HOP DANCE CLASS Introducing a hip hop class for individuals and the whole family! Come check out this class and learn the fundamentals of Hip Hop through steps, combinations and routines. No experience needed, plus ijs great exercise. For more information please call (510) 799-8291. Classes may be combined to run class. Location: Dates: This fun-fi lled class is designed for children 7 and older, and for advanced tumbling students, who are preparing for a more advanced gymnastics experience. Emphasis will be on balance, coordination, flexibi lity and strength. Planning a Birthday Party? Ask about our Tumbling Party Special! Call for dates Call for dates Call for dates Call for dates Hercules Senior Center 111 Civic Drive, Hercules Call for dates and times. Family Classes - 2 members 31560-A Sat 9:00am-10:00am 31560-B Sat 9:00am-10:00am Fees: $110 Resi$115 Non-Res Boys Classes Sat 10:15am-11:ooam 31561-A Sat 10:15am-11:00am 31561-A $55 Resi$60 Non-Res Fees: Girls Classes Sat 11:15am-12:00pm 31562-A 31562-B Sat 11:15am-12:00pm Fees: $55 Resi$60 Non-Res �Classes " ~~ ~~ T AIKO JAPANESE DRUM CLASS KARATE FOR AGES 7 AND UP Are you or your child interested in leaming how to defend yourselves? This class focuses on the movement, style, stance and forms using 4 elements; Discipline of the mind, Body, Spirit and Communication. Come and join re-owned Taiko instructor David Gonzalez, who has taught programs in various areas in Northem Califomia. His teaching and performances can also be noted in the movies and television industries such as, "Retum of the Jedi Special Edition", "Ninja Turtle Series", and "Life with Bonnie". Come join us for this new and innovative class that we're now offering in Hercules! " ~f ' Location: Instructor: Fee: 41502-A 41502-B 41 502-C Foxboro Community Center David Gonzalez $40Resl$45 Non-Res ($12 drc Mon Mon Mon 1/24-2114 2121 -3/14 3/214/11 6:30pm-7:30pm 6:30pm-7:30pm 6:30pm-7:30pm JUDO mention this ad when registering. There is an additional fee for the complete uniform. All orders and payments for the uniform are taken by the instructor. Locations: Instructor: Fees: Wednesday Thursday Judo is a martial art that concentrates primarily on throwing and grappling techniques. The striking and self-defense techniques are practiced only in Kata form. Judo has been an Olympic event since 1964. The instructorwill take registration for all classes at any time during the sessions. If you wish to speak to the instructor prior to enrollment, you may call 799-9906, or you may visit the class. Location: Ohlone Community Center Instructor: Wayne Cunningham Fees: $51 ResI$54 Non-Res Monthly Fee $23 Resl$25 Non-Res additional family members Ages 5 through Adults - MonlWed Workout Hours: 6:30-7:30pm MonlWed MonM'ed 7:30-9:00pm 5151 9-F 51 519-G 51519-H 51 519-1 51 519-J 515 19-K 51519-L Then come to me, Sensei Garcia! In my class, students wilileam the basic fighting skills of Karate, se~-discipline, seW -esteem and confidence in protecting themselves. Sensei Garda nowoffers Karate Class weapons training! Leam to use Nunchaku,Kamabo, and SaL Leam to be a Karate and Weapons Samurai, FREE! Must buy your own weapons through Sensei Garcia. If you are interested in a free 1 month trial offer, just December January February March April May June 1... Herculean 2004 Ages 5-11 Ages 12-Adult Friday 51529-F 51529-G 51529-H Wed Classes at Hercules Senior Center Thurs Classes atthe Ohione Center Fri Classes at CommunitylSwim Center Joe Garcia $68 Resl$72 Non-Res Mionthly fee $40 Res1$44 Non-Res additional family members Beginners 5:00-6:00 pm Yellow Belt 6:00-7:00 pm Green Belts 7:00-6:00 pm All Belts Under 12yrs. old 5:00-6:00 pm Purple, Brown & Blacik Belts 6:00-7:00 pm 1sV3rd Fridays Kumite 6:3C).7:30 pm 2nd/4th Fridays Weapons 6:30-7:30 pm Deoember January February 51 52951529-J 51529-K March April May PUBLIC STARGAZING Come to our public stargazing program conducted by experienced amateur astronomers for the benefit and enjoyment of sky watchers of all ages. If you are a teacher, bring your class; if a parent, bring your children. If you are an amateur astronomer, novice or expert, bring your own binoculars and telescopes and share your knowledge and enthusiasm. Please no smoking or alcohol. And no flashlights without a red filter. Dress warm. For more information, please call (510) 526-5974. On scheduled evenings, call (51 0) 7998237 after 7:30pm. Instructor: Foxboro Park Location : David Harris, Lance Shaw, Walt Meadows Fees: Free of charge! Dates: 04102, 05/14,06/11 , 07/02 , 08/06 Time: Saturdays at DUSK! 'Weather permitting! Partly cloudy OK! �Senior Services HERCULES SENIOR CENTER 111 CIVIC DRIVE ON-GOING ACTIVITIES 799-8219 Friends, Food, Fun and Companionship is what the Hercules Senior Program is all about. Join us for a day of activities or just come and relax for a while. Our program provides a variety of social and recreational activities in a friendly atmosphere where the emphasis is on hospitality. You will be warmly welcomed by our volunteer staff when you stop in to visit our center. The Hercules Senior program and support services are available to adults 50 and over. Our activities and programs welcome participation by adults of all ages on a space available basis. These services indude classes, day trips, nutrition servoes, health screening services, multi-cultural enrichment, and much, much more! We strive to ensure a physically and emotionalty comfortable environment for all, as well as enoouraging socialization with peers. Please drop in and say hello to our staff and volunteers Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Our center will provide you with updated information on current and upcoming activities and events. . THE HERCULES SENIOR CENTER WELCOMES BACK.... BINGO, BINGO, AND MORE BINGO!!!! Welcome Back Bingo!!! Come join us for a fun evening of Bingo at the Hercules Senior Center. Evening bingo is held on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. r--::;;;:-'''' Location: nme: Days: - c"--,-,"-.s:· £1 Hercules Senior Center 111 Civic Drive, Hercules .:'~> ! Doors open at 6:00pm Games start at 7:00pm 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month MONDAYS TaiChi Computer Classes Low Impact Exercise Goodie Store Lunch Folk Dancing 8:00am - 9:00am 9:00am - 2:30pm 9:00am 10:30am 11:45am 1:OOpm - $12.00 a month TUESDAYS Tai-Chi Art Class Lunch Crochet Group Advance Tap Hula Intermediate Tap BeginnerTap 8:30am 10:00am 11:45am 1:00pm 1:OOpm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 2:45pm 2:45pm-3:45pm 3:45pm4:30pm WEDNESDAYS Various Crafts High Rollers Card Club Lunch Tai Chi 13 Fundamental Steps and Dance Class THURSDAYS TaiChi High Rollers Card Club Lunch Bingo FRIDAYS TaiChi Low Impact Exercise Bingo For Goodies Lunch $3lWeek $3lWeek $3lWeek $3lWeek 10:00am 9:00am-4:00pm 11:45am 1:00pm 8:00am 9:00am - 4:00pm 11:45am 1:00pm 8:00am 9:00am 10:30am 11:45am "Hercules Senior Center is the host to the C.C. Cafe Monday through Friday: suggested donation is $2.00 for ages 60 and older. Forages 59 and younger suggested donation is $3.75. Reservation must be made one day in advance before 12:30pm. Bingo is open to the public. Adults ages 18 and up, NO MINORS PLEASE! For more information, please call Janet Bewley, Senior Center Coordinator at (510) 799-8219. i'~ . ~t' -" ""-.:,' .':'- z"'~ 2004 Hercul ean 25 �Senior Services It ADULT TAP AND HULA DANCE CLASS Join us for fun and exercise! You will become adept at basic tap dance steps while learning dance routines choreographed to music of the 30's, 40's and 50's. A new class being offered this Fall is Hula Hawaiian style. Carol Rose is a local instructor with over 35 years in the field. She had her own dance studio and holds a State of Califomia Teaching Credential. "Times may change with size of classes. Tuesday 1:OOpm-2:00pm 2:00pm-2:45pm 2:45pm-3:45pm 3:45pm-4:30pm Ongoing AdvanceTap Hula Intermediate Tap Beginner $3lweek $3lweek $3lweek $3lweek HICAP HEALT H IN S URA NC E COUNSELIN G A DVOC A CY PROGRAM NOTARY SERVICE The Hercules Senior Center has a certified notary that is available on the Third Thursday olthe month please call for an appointment at (510) 799-8219, there are special rates for Seniors. SCHEDULED TRIPS FOR 2005! The Hercules Senior Center welcomes all to come join us on trips and vacations. For more info rmation regard ing our Day and Extended Trips, please call the Hercules Senior Center at (510) 799-8219. The following are the scheduled trips for the year 2005: Feb. 8th - Feather Falls March 8th - Jackson April 12th - River Rock May 10th - Thunder Valley June 14th - Jackson July 12th - Colusa Aug. 9th - Feather Falls Sept. 13th - Jackson Oct. 11th - River Rock Nov. 8th - Thunder Valley Did your HMO increase your monthly premium from $0 to' $20, $30 or more per month? Having problems with a denial of payment by Medicare? Do you know that starting February 1st you can use your Medicare Card at participating pharmacies and save 10 to 47% on prescription drugs? And ... Winter Break in Laughlin in January 2005! Amtrak Tour on March 14, 15, 2005,stay atthe Reno Hilton Motel Casino! If you want answers to these questions and many more, call and make a HICAP appointment. Counseling sessions are free and confidential. A trained experienced counselor is available on the 1st Monday of each month at the Hercules Senior Center from 9:00-11 :00 am, call (510) 799-8219. Mondays C.C. CAFE COMPUTER CLASS Call for a time Free POOL TABLE The Pool Table is available Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Time: 1:OOpm to 5:00pm Free BLOOD PRESSURE All people 60 and over get outolthe house and have something Get your blood pressure taken by one of our fin est Rodeo IHercules nutritious to eat. Live healthier, socialize and have a little fun Fire Fighters on the Second Wednesday of each month! Call 799while you're at it. Visit Hercules C.C. Cafe althe Senior Center, 8219for more information. 111 Civic Drive, Monday through Friday at 11 :30 am. The big lunch is served for a suggested donation of $2.00. That's the best deal in town! Call (510) 799-8219 a day in advance before I'-"VI'VI.LJ 12:30 pm for reservations. Your first meal is on us! Enroll with Westcat at (51 0) 724-7433 forfree transportation to C.C. Cafe. J A;~AIIU PROGRAM! This program provides free tax preparation counseling services to middle and low income taxpayers with Give it a try. You won't regret it! For "Meals on Wheels" I attention given to Seniors. It is administered by AARP contact Dolores Morales at (51 0) 499-3600. I"n "mb!;"r in cooperation with the IRS and California Franchise SOON ... 26 Herculean 2004 �Youth Services BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE FEES The following fees are effective for 04-05 school year at Hanna Ranch, Lupine and Ohlone Child Care Centers. These fees are based upon a four week billing period and do not include holidays and scheduled In-service (non-student) days. **Multi~Child 10% Discount for all Children's Programs -10% discount on total program fees for families with two or more children enrolled in the same program. 15% of fees to be used for facility construction and maintenance. (All fees are subject to change.) Five·Dav Care Grades1-5 Care 6:30am-8:30am $124 Res/$155 Non-Res Care 7:30am-8:30am $62 Res/$77 Non-Res Dismissal to 5:30pm $178 Res/$223 Non-Res Dismissal to 6:30pm $285 Res/$356 Non-Res Three-Day Care AM Care 6:30am-8:30am AM Care 7:30am-8:30am Dismissal to 5:30pm Dismi ssal to 6:30pm Grades 1-5 $75 Res/$94 Non-Res $38 Resf$47 Non-Res $107 Res/$134 Non-Res $171 Res/$21 4 Non-Res $30 for late payments received after the 1st of the month $40 Annual Registartion Fee (One time charge per year) $2 per minute/per child - If child is picked up after the registered pick up time. Late Payment Fee: Registration Fee: Late Pick-Up Fee: AM KINDER PROGRAM The AM Kinder Program is for children attending Kindergarten. Ohlone Child Care has AM Kinder hours only. Hanna Ranch Child Care has both AM and PM hours for kinder care. These fees are based on a four week billing period. Five-Day Care AM Care 6:30am-8:30am AM Care 7:30am-8:30am AM Care 6:30am-11:30am AM Care 7:30am-11:30am AM Care 8:30am-11 :30am PM Care 2:30pm-5:30pm PM Care 2:30pm-6:30pm PM Care 11 :30am-5:30pm PM Care 11 :30am-6:30pm Late Payment Fee: Registration Fee: Late Pick-up Fee: Payment Due by the 15th Kinder $124 Res/$155 Non-Res $62 Res/$77 Non-Res $357 Res/$446 Non-Res $285 Res/$356 Non-Res $178 Res/$223 Non-Res $214 Res/$268 Non-Res $285 Res/$356 Non-Res $392 Res/$490 Non-Res $463 Res/$579 Non-Res Three-Day Care AM Care 6:30am-8:30am AM Care 7:30am-8:30am AM Care 6:30-11:30am AM Care 7:30am-1 1:30am AM Care 8:30-11 :30am PM Care 2:30pm-5:30pm PM Care 2:30pm-6:30pm PM Care 11 :30am-5:30pm PM Care 11 :30am-6:30pm $30 for late payment received after the 1st of th e month $40 Annual Registartion Fee (One time charge per year) $2 per minutes/per child of each month. 'SEE PAGE 9 FOR TINY TOT INFORMATION AND FEES. Kinder $75 Res/$94 Non-Res $38 Res/$47 Non-Res $ 186 Res/$233 Non-Res $145 Res/$18 1 Non-Res $112 Res/$140 Non-Res $107 Res/$134 Non-Res $171 Res/$2 14 Non-Res $392 Res/$490 Non-Res $463 Res/$579 Non-Res e TO OBTAIN OUR FORMS ONLINE CALL (510) 799-8291. 2004 Herculean 27 �Youth Services City of Hercules Summer Camps Lupine Day Camp/Grades K-2 Summer Day Camp for grades K-2 is held at the Lupine Childcare Center at 1905 Lupine. Staff has planned many fun and exciting activities for the summer. Your child will enjoy craft activities, sports, games, and entertainment. Come join the fun. Contact Robin Williams at (51 0) 799-8259. Ohlone Day Camp/Grades 3-5 Summer Day Camp for children entering grades 3-5 is held at the Oh lone Childcare Center at 1616 Pheasant. Staff has planned a fun filled summer with activities such as, arts and crafts, tennis, organized sports, local field trips and swimming on Tuesday and Thursday. We also have exciting field trips planned! Come join the fun! Contact Gwen Hill for more information, at (510) 799-8224. *Please note that all childcare/summer camp fees are subject to change. Summer camp fees for Lupine and Ohlone Summer camp. Five Day Program Core: 8:30am - 5:30pm Extended: 6:30am-6:30pm Resident $127.00 $140.00 Non-Resident $140.00 $155.00 Three Day Program Core: 8:30am - 5:30pm Extended: 6:30am-6:30pm Resident $76 .00 $83.00 Non-Resident $83.00 $93.00 Hanna Ranch Planet Youth Summer Camp Grades 6-8 Summer Day Camp for children entering grades 6-8 is held at the Hanna Ranch Childcare Center at 2480 Refugio Valley Road. Join us for our weekly workshops, dance club, field trips, movies, sports activities, arts and crafts, parties, barbeques, and much, much more! Contact Beverly Dupree for more information, at (51 0) 245-4803. $20.00 deposit required for each week reserved. Deposit is credited to weekly payment. *Fees for field trips are separate from the summer camp fees and need to be paid in full at the time of registration. *Fees are subject to change. *These fees are based on a weekly billing cycle. You will NOT receive bills during Summer Camp sessions. Five Day Program Core: 8:30am - 5:30pm Extended: 6:30am-6:30pm Resident $127.00 $140.00 Non-Resident $140.00 $155.00 Three Day Program Core: 8:30am - 5:30pm Extended: 6:30am-6:30pm Resident $76.00 $83.00 Non-Resident $83.00 $93.00 *Four Day Program Core: 8:30am-5:30pm Extended: 6:30am-6:30pm Resident $101.00 $112.00 ., " ~ , .. . .. " . ~~ , " ', 28 Herculean 2004 Non-Resident $112.00 $127.00 4', . �Youth Services THE CI1Y OF HERCULES TINY TOT PROGRAM Make your child 's first learning experience a happy and memorable one with the City of Hercules Tiny Tot Program. Our Tiny Tot Program offers 2 phases of learning adventures to prepare your child for their upcoming years in elementary school. Little Learners: Age 3 (by December 2nd). This programs provides socialization skills, self help skills, and fine/gross motor skills. This is a 2 day program that is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am-11 :OOam. (Child must be completely potty trained to be in this program) Pre-K Program: Age 4 (by December 2nd). This program was designed to prepare your child for Kindergarten. Your child will oontinue to work on their socialization skills, self-help skills, and fine/gross motor skills, in addition to following directions and assistance with their writing skills. This is a 3 day program that is held on Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays from 9:00am12:00pm. (Child must be completely potty trained to be in this program) Both programs offer Circle Time Activities, Arts and Crafts, Story Time, Recreational Fun, Cooking Projects and some Academic Skills. For more information on this fun learning experience for your child, please call Robin Williams at Lupine Child Care Site at (510)799-8259. Little Learner Program !TITH) 9:00am - 11 :OOam $67 Res/$84 Non-Res Pre-K Program !MIW/F) $152 Res/$190 Non-Res 9:00am-12:00pm CI1Y OF HERCULES SPECIAL CAMPS FOR CHILDREN GRADES K-6TH City of Hercules offers seasonal camps throughout the school year, which offers your child safe and exciting activities. Please come join us for fun filled weeks of entertainment, arts and craft, music, and games. For more information, please call the site coordinators at the numbers listed. We offer such camps as: Lupine Holiday Camp: Located at 1905 Lupine Road , Hercules, (510) 799-8259. Camp Host: Robin Williams Dates: December 20 - 23, 2004 (Week One) December 27 - January 30, 2005 (Week Two) Hanna Ranch Presidents Camp: Located at 2480 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules. Camp Host: Beverly Dupree. Dates: February 22 - 25, 2005 .Ohlone Spring Camp: Located at 1616 Pheasant Drive, Hercules. Camp Host: Gwen Windham. Dates: March 28 - April 1 , 2005 ,3 Day Program 8:30am-5:30pm 6:30am-6:30pm $76 Res/$83 Non-Res $83 Res/$1 04 Non-Res :4 Day Program 8:30am-5:30pm 6:30am-6:30pm $101 Res/$126 Non-Res $112 Res/$140 Non-Res 5 Day Program 8:30am-5:30pm 6:30am-6:30pm $127 Res/$140 Non-Res $159 Res/$175 Non-Res Teen Camps Located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road , Hercules. Camp Host: Janine Shaheed. "Holiday Hang-Out": 12/20 - 12/23 (week one) 12127 - 12/30 (week two) "Winter Break": 02/22 - 02/25 - Ski Trip "Spring Break": 03/28 - 04/01 - Santa Cruz Trip 4 Day Program 8:30am-5:30pm 6:30am-6:30pm $101 Res/$126 Non-Res $112 Res/$140 Non-Res 2004 Herculean 29 �1 TeenNouth Programs BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM, THE. s.P.o.T., WITH TUTORING AVAILABLE! THE SPOT is just the place to be to get help w ith those challenging homework assignments and socialize with your peers in an exhilarating, fun , safe environment Our skillful, trained Homework Spcecialists are there to provide assistance in all areas. In addition to our homework club, a credentialed teacher will provide small group on-site tutoring for an additional fee of $10.00 per session . Th e sessions consist of one hour per week. Staff provides arts & crafts, sports and a variety of activities and events catered exclusively for 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Members of this exclusive group will participate and be challenged with various activities: Advanced Homework Assistance Small Group On·site Tutoring (Credentialed Teacher) Sports Activities (Basketball, Volleyball, Coed games, etc.) Arts & Crafts Weekly Clubs (Chess, Music & Dance, Crafts, etc.) Computer Resource Accessibility - Teen Resource Center Local Field Trips, Special Events & Activities Location: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules Dates: 08124-0611 0 Registration Fee: $40.00 - One Time Fee in addition to the regular monthly bills. 3 Day Program 6:30am-8:30am 7:30am-8:30am Dismissal to 5:30pm Dismissal to 6:30pm $75 Resi$94 Non Res $38 Res/$4 7 Non Res $107 Res/$134 Non Res $171 Res/$214 Non Res 5 Day Program 6:30am-8:30am 7:30am-8:30am Dismissal to 5:30pm Dismissal to 6:30pm $124 Resl$155 Non Res $62 Res/$77 Non Res $178 Resi$223 Non Res $285Resi$356 Non Res 30 Herculean 2004 HERCULES T.Y.c. PRESENTS ..."JUST KICKIN IT" SUMMER TEEN PROGRAM Don't sit at home alone for the summer! Join the active teens of our oommunity at the "Just Kickin It" Hangout Come and enjoy field trips, swimming, open gym, pool table, video games, cooking and much more ... Location: Date: Hours: Fees: Hercules Community Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road 06120/05 - 08/12105 - 8 week program 8:30am - 5:30pm Daily: $9 Resl$1 1 Non-Res Weekly: $40 Res/$45 Non-Res Sizzling Summer Pass: $400 Resl$450 Non-Res For more information please contact Janine Shaheed at (510) 799-8294. Registration location is at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. HERCULES LIBRARY CONNECTION! The City of Hercules has commenced a limited library service that is now available to Hercules residents. Residents are now able to pick up reserved books in the Computer Center, located at the Hercules Community/Swim Center. Library cardholders will have access to library databases, the collection of the County Library system via two new computer terminals; search the Internet and request materials. All requested materials are sent to the Community/Swim Center site for pick up. A new library book drop has now been installed and is open 24 hours outside the Community Center. Look for details about the availability of this exciting new service as they become available on the Contra Costa County Library's home page (www.ccciib.org), on flyers at nearby branch libraries and at the Hercules Swirn Center. For more information, please call the Community/Swim Center at (510) 799-8291. 'Please allow 3·5 business days before picking up books. �TeenlYouth Programs NEED HELP WITH PRE-ALGEBRA, CITY OF HERCULES NOW OFFERS ALGEBRA IIII A GROUP OR INDIVIDUAL AND TRIGONOMETRY? TUTORING PROGRAM These classes are designed to meet the needs of school-age students grades 6th - 12th who are in need of advanced math homework assistance. Karen Wang, will provide the tutoring . It will be held 2 hours each session 1 day per week for four weeks. Students are required to take notes during each session, responsible for homework assigned, and given a test ' after each chapter. For more information, please call (51 0) 799-8291. Supply list for each class is as follows: 1. Pencils 2. Erasers 3. Paper 4. Spiral Notebook Instructor: Location: Karen Wang Hercules Community Center/Resource Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road Class Times: 6:30pm - 8:30pm Fees: $120 (4 week sessions - 8 min/15 max students) Pre-Algebra 21608-C Mon 01 /03 -01 /28 21608-D Mon 01 /31 -03/04' ' No Class on 2/21 - 2/25 21608-E Mon 03/07 - 04/08' 'No Class on 3/28 - 4/01 21608-F Mon 04/11 - 05/06 21608-G Mon 05/09 - 06/03 Algebra I 21609-C Tues 01/04-01/28 21609-D Tues 02/01-03/04' 'No Class on 2121 - 2/25 21609-E Tues 03/08 - 04/08' ' No Class on 3128 - 4/01 21609-F Tues 04/12 - 05/06 21609-G Tues 05/10-06/03 Algebra IIrrrigonometry 2161O-C Thur 01/06 - 01 /28 21610-D Thur 02/0 3-03/04' 'No Class on 2121 - 2125 21610-E Thur 03/10 - 04/08' ' No Class on 3/28 - 4/01 21610-F Thur 04/14-05/06 21610-G Thur 05/1 2 - 06/03 This program is designed to meet the needs of school-age students grades 6th - 12th who are in need of advanced homework assistanoe and small group tutoring. Tutoring sessions are one hour, scheduled weekly althe site where your child attends. Small group tutoring will consist of 5 to 10 students maximum. Program availability will be based upon the number of participants. This program is limited to the City of Heroules Children's Program participants. Tutoring fees must be paid prior to your child's attendance. Participants must sign up for a minimum of four (4) sessions. Locations: Heroules Community CenterlResource Center Lupine Child Care, Ohlone Child Care and Hanna Ranch Child Care Class Times: MfTlWfTh -3:00pm -6:00pm (1 hour sessions) Fees: Group:$1 O.OO(One hour, 5 minll 0 max students) Individual: $50.00 (One hour) Sessions: $40 21606-A 21 606-B 21606-C 21606-D 21606-E 21606-f 21606-G 10/18/04 -11 /12/04 11/1 5104 -1211 0/04 01/03105-01/28/05 01131 /05 -03104/05 03107/05 -04/08105 04/11/05 -05I08I05 05/09/05 -06/03105 ONE-ON-ONE COUNSELING In today's busy world, sometimes we lose track of helping our teens plan fortheirfuture and sometimes our teens Ac.,'.mio~C"un,olin. need a place for personal counseling. Starting in December we will be offering one-on-one counseling foryourteen on academic, college and/or personal issues. Locations: Class Times: Fees: Hercules Community CenterlResource Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules Tues or Wed from 3:30pm - 5:30pm (30 min. session) $25.00 -Tentative Schedule (30 min sessions) For more information, please call Janine Shaheed at (510) 799-8294. 2004 Herculean 3 1 �TeenNouth Programs TEEN "ALL ACCESS" PASS! The Teen "All Access" Pass, gives teens in grades 9th-12th something to do After-School. Hanging out with peers in a "SAFE" environment participating in activities that may include: Teen Resource Center---which include Computers for homework, video games, pool table, T. V. , arcade games, snack bar, open gym basketball, Fitness Center and aquatics programs. Fees: Available: Time: $30.00 per month NOW! 3:30pm - 5:00pm - MonfTuesfThur/Fri 2:30pm-5:00pm - Wednesday/Minimum Days Location: Hercules Community Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road THE HERCULES T.Y.C. PRESENTS ... AMERICAN RED CROSS BABYSITTING TRAINING The purpose of the American Red Cross Babysitter's Training course is to provide individuals, ages 11 to 15, with the information and and skills necessary to provide safe and responsible care for children in the absenoe of parents or adult guardians. This training will help participants develop skills in leadership and professionalism. The basics are safety, safe play and first aid. Fees: Date: Time: Location: Code: For more information please contact Janine Shaheed at (510) 799-8294. Registration location is at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. $50 Res/$60 Non- ResfTYC Members: $40 January 22, 2005 8:30am -4:00pm (with One Hour Break) Hercules Community Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules 52001-A Registration Deadline is January 5, 2005. For more information, please call the Hercules Community/Swim Center at (510)799-8291 . TYC:S LAKE TAHOE SKI TRIP First, enjoy the fun in the snow at Lake Tahoe! Come join the City of Hercules TeenlYouth Council for a fun-filled day of snow play at Heavenly Ski Resort, Lake Tahoe! For more information regarding ski package prices, please call (510) 799-8294. When: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 Time: 5:30am-6:30pm Registration Deadline: January 15, 2005 Code: 52000-A TYC.'S SPRING BREAK SANTA CRUZ TRIP Why sit at home during Spring Break! Join the Hercules Teen/ Youth Council as they start the Spri ng Break at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Don't miss the fun in the sun! Register now and enjoy your spring break on the boardwalk l Bus leaves the Hercules Swim Center at 10:00am, return at 7:00pm. For more information, please call (510) 799-8294. When: March 30, 2005 Registration Deadline: February 1, 2005 Fees: $60 ResfTYC Members $50 Code: 52002-A 32 Herculean 2004 BATARA'S COOKING CLASS Come sign up now for "Batara's" Culinary Program! Join personal Chef Gary Batara, as he teaches important life skills in the world of cooking I You'll learn basic fundamentals , as well as advanced professional cookery. Classes will be held at the Community/Swim Center Kitchen, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules. We are currently taking an interest list. Please call to add your name to the list. Fees: $45.00 Materials: $30.00 nme: 4:00pm - 6:00pm For more information please contact Janine Shaheed at (51 0) 799-8294. Registration location is at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. �TeenNouth Programs CI1Y OF HERCULES TEEN/ YOUTH COUNCIL The TeenIYouth Council is busy helping with Community Activities and Events. Our active Teens and Youths are demonstrating leadership skills, teamwork through their participation in such events as making presentations and reports to our City Council and Community Service Commission. Some of the current citywide events and projects the TeenIYouth Council are working on are building a TEEN CENTER, The Senior Citizens Pre-Mother Day Luncheon/Fashion Show, TYC Haunted House, Summer Just Kickin' It Leadership/Theatrical/Summer Camp , 27th Annual Cultural Festival, TY.C. Concession Stand, and much more. This successful program recruits active members from the Hercules Middle/High School and Hercules residents. If you enjoy working in your community and are great with making decisions for your peers, this is the program for you. All members must be 6th-12th graders, a resident of Hercules or attending the Hercules Middle/High School. If you are interested in getting to know more about the TeenIYouth Council, you may attend our meetings held at the Hercules TeenIYouth Resource Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road , Hercules, on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 3:00pm-4:00pm (during the school year). Due to the popularity of this innovative group, we are currently enlisting City of Hercules teen and youth volunteers. If interested, you can join now and apply for membership for the next term of September 1, 2004 through August 31,2005. The TY.C. will be participating in several events, including: The Senior Citizens and Pre-Mother's Day Luncheon/Fashion Show, the TY.C. Haunted House, Community Clean-up Day, and the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. Applications can be obtained from the Hercules Community/ Swim Center. Please contact Janine Shaheed, TeenIYouth Coordinator at (51 0) 799-8294. INTRODUCING THE OFFICERS OF THE HERCULES TEENIYOUTH COUNCIL... The TeenIYouth Council in-coming new officers for the year 2004-2005 are listed below: President: Itak Moradi Assistant President: Sammy Niua/iku First Vice President: Christine Guiang Second Vice President: Anna Marie Velasquez Treasurer.' Erica Hicks Secretaty: Arielle Palmero Corresponding: Monalisa Ramos TYC Council Assistant: Christine Lazaro '* f?"" :~ .,~ II' ~, ;S' ' ,~ . YOU CAN NOW REGISTER TO BE A MEMBER V .,Ii" Ii<{ ,) *'.,> \* , OF THE HERCULES T EEN/YOUTH COUNCIL (TYC, INC.) YEAR 'ROUND! APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER 2004 Herculean 33 �Sports & Fitness Il CO-ED ELEMENTARY BASKETBALL FOR AGES 10-12 The Co-Ed Elementary Basketball Program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball, with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills, as well as improving hand-eye coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fees include the following: a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods round of league games and playoffs, referees, and awards at the conclusion of the playoffs. The league is open to boys and girls between the ages of 10-12, with beginner to advanced skill levels. Participants must provide a co py of t heir birth certificate at the time of registration. There will be an information meeting to discuss the rules and regulations Friday, January 6, 2005 at 6:30pm at the Community Swim Center. For more information, please call the Sports Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at (510) 799-8295. Tryouts will be held for the (80) eighty players on Monday 01/ 10 & Tuesday 01/11, ofthe participant registered practice time. It will then be decided which practice session of either Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday practice session the participant would be placed on. The league needs a minimum enrollment of 32 participants. Practice times are listed below. Most games will be played on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings, with each team usually playing one game per week, with the exception of playoff week. Location: Fees: Days: Community/Swim Center $86 Residentl$98 Non-Resident Monday/Wednesday or T uesdayfThursday 41706-A 41706-B 01/10-03/12 01/10-03/12 34 Herculean 2004 4:00pm-5:15pm 5:00pm-6:15pm GIRLS ELEMENTARY BASKETBALL FOR AGES 10-12 The Girls Elementary Basketball Program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball , with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills, as well as improving hand-eye coordination . More experienced players should improve in each of these ski lls. League fees include the following: a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, a round of league games and playoffs, referees, and awards at the conclusion of the playoffs. The league is open to girls between the ages of 10-12, with beginnerto advanced skill levels. Participants must provide a copy of their birth certificate at the time of registration. There will be an information meeting to discuss the rules and regulations March 31,2005 at 6:30pm althe Community Swim Center. For more information , please call the Sports Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at (51 0) 799-8295. Tryouts will be held for the (80) eighty players on Monday 04/ 04 & Tuesday 04105, of the participant registered practice time. It will then be decided which practice session of either Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday practice session the participant would be placed on. The league needs a min imum enrollment of 32 partiCipants. Practice times are listed below. Most games will be played on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings, with each team usually playing one game per week, with the exception of playoff week. Location: Fees: Days: Community/Swim Center $86 Residentl$98 Non-Resident Monday/Wednesday or T uesdayfThursday 11713-A 11713-B 04/04-05/27 04/04-05/27 4 :00pm-5:00pm 5:00pm-6:00pm �Sports & Fitness TEEN BASKETBALL LEAGUE 13-16 "EXPANDED HORIZONS" SUMMER BASKETBALL FUN! YEAROLDS The league is open to boys ages 13 to 16 years old with beginner to advanced skill levels. The Teen Basketball program will improve the basic fundamentals of basketball with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is designed to introduce beginning participants to dribbling , shooting, passing and rebounding skills in addition to assisting in the development of hand-eye and running coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fee includes a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, league games and referees, and awards at the conclusion of the season. I Tryouts will be held for the (80) eighty players on Monday 06/ 13 & Tuesday 06/14, olthe participant registered practice time. It will then be decided which practice session of either Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday practice session the participant would be placed on. Fees: Days: 21706-A 21706-B Community/Swim Center-Gymnasium 2001 Refugio Valley Road $86 Res/$98 Non-Res Monday/Wednesday or TuesdaylThursday 06/13-08/15 4:00pm-5:15pm 06/13-08/15 5:oopm-6:15pm For more information , call the Sports Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at (51 0)799-8295. To Be Announced $75 Res/$80 Non-Res 21715-A Mon-Fri (Co-Ed 9 to 12 years old) Mon-Fri (Co-Ed 5 to 8 years old) 9:00am-12:oopm 9:ooam-12:00pm INDIVIDUAL TENNIS LESSONS I Location: Location: Fee: 21517-C League games will be played on Fridays at 4:00pm and 5:05pm and on Saturdays at 10:45am and 11 :50am with each team normally playing once per week. Playoff games will be played during weekdays. Game days and times may be subject to change. All games will be played at the Hercules Community Center. There will be an informational meeting to discuss the rules and regulations on Friday, June 10,2005 at 6:30pm at the Community/Swim Center. This camp "Expanded Horizons" will provide a comprehensive fundamentals oriented basketball experience! Targeting youths in the Hercules community and immediate areas. Instruction will include drill stations, classroom discussion and later incorporate scrimmages and game situational play. The camp will last five days and be limited to the first 40 participants who sign-up. Participants will be provided with a T-Shirt and a BBQ on the last day of the camp. For more information, please call the Sports Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at (510) 799-8295. All individual lessons must be arranged with the instructor and fees paid at the Hercules Community/Swim Center. The beginning level stresses instruction in the basic strokes: forehand , backhand, volley, overhand and serve. At the intermediate level, stroke improvement is still stressed and an added emphasis is placed on instruction and drills related to ball direction, court coverage, and keeping the ball in play. A minimum of four (4) classes is required in order to enroll in individual tennis lessons Location: Fees: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $25 per 30 minute lesson/$30 Non-Res $45 per 60 minute lesson/ $50 Non-Res 11710-A Sat/Sun DateslTimes TBA 2004 Herculean 35 �Sports & Fitness 5 Pee-Wee Tennis is a comprehensive program designed to introduce children ages 4-6 to the game of tennis in a fun and rewarding way. By tailoring the equipment and size of the playing courts to the size, needs and athletic ability of children, the Pee-Wee Tennis program allows to learn the sport quickly and to have fun. Every element olthe Pee-Wee Tennis program has been created specifically for small players, from the court to the 21 inch rackets and the foam balls . Students must provide their own 21 inch racket. A minimum of 3 participants must be enro lled in o rder fo r th e lesson to run. For more information, please call Brandon Ikeda, Sports Coordinator, at (510) 799-S295. 02/22-03/15 03/22-04/12 04/19-05/10 05117-06/07 06/14-07/05 07/12-0S/02 08/09-0S/30 09/06-09/27 10/04-1025 11705-A 11705-B 11705-C 11705-0 11705-E 11705-F 11705-G 11705-H 11705-1 Tues Tues Tues Tues Tues Tues Tues Tues Tues Location: Fees: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $40 Res/$45 Non-Res (fee covers four lessons) 3:00pm-3:30pm 3:00pm-3:30pm 3:00pm-3:30pm 3:00pm-3:30pm 3:00pm-3:30pm 3:00pm-3:30pm 3:00pm-3:30pm 3:00pm-3:30pm 3:00pm-3:30pm TENNI S CAMP Lessons at several levels will be offered by long time local teaching pro Amado Lozano. The beginning level stresses instruction in the basic strokes: forehand , backhand, volley, overhand and serve. At the intermediate level , stroke improvement is still stressed and an added emphasis is placed on instruction and drills related to ball direction, court coverage, and keeping the ball in play. Students will play points and matches against one another, discuss conditioning and the potential for entering toumaments. For more information, please call Brandon Ikeda, Sports Coordinator, at (510) 799-S295. Location: Fees: Oates: Ages: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $65 Res/$70 Non-Res 06/13-06/17 7 -14 years old 24444-A Mon-Fri 36 Herculean 2004 2:30pm-4:30pm Lessons at several levels will be offered by long time local teaching pro Amad o Lozano. Students will play pOints and matches against one another, discuss conditioning and the potential for en tering tournaments. A min im um of 3 participants must be enro lled for the lesson to run . For more information , please c all B randon Ikeda , Sports Coordinator, at (51 0) 799-8295. Location: Fees: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $50 Res/S55 Non-Res (fee covers four lessons) Beginner (Ages 7-14) 02f21-D3/14 3:00pm-4:00pm 11701-A Mon 11701-B 3:00pm-4:00pm Mon 03l21 -D4/11 Mon 04/18-05/09 3:00pm-4:00pm 11701-C Mon 05116-06106 3:00pm-4:00pm 11701-0 11701-E Mon 06113-07/04 3:00pm-4:00pm 11701 -F Mon 07/11-08101 3:00pm-4:00pm 11701-G OMJ8.OO/29 3:00pm-4:00pm Mon 11701-H 09.U5-D9/26 3:00pm-4:00pm Mon 11701-1 Mon 1~10/24 3:00pm-4:00pm (Ages 14 and up) 11702-A 02f21 -D3I14 4:00pm-5:00pm Mon 11702-B 4:00pm-5:00pm Mon 03/21-D4111 11702-C 4:00pm-5:00pm Mon 04/18-D5I09 11702-0 4:00pm-5:00pm 05116-06106 Mon 11702-E 4:00pm-5:00pm 06113-07/04 Mon 11702-F 07111-0810 1 4:00pm-5:00pm Mon 4:00pm-5:00pm 11702-G Mon OMJ8.OO/29 11702-H 09.U5-D9126 4:00pm-5:00pm Mon 11702-1 4:00pm-5:00pm Mon 1~10124 Intermediate (All ages) 02l22-D3/15 3:30pm-4:30pm 11703-A Tues 03l22-D411 2 3:30pm-4:30pm 11703-B Tues 3:30pm-4:30pm 11703-C Tues 04/19-D5/10 11703-0 3:30pm-4:30pm Tues 05I17-D&J7 11703-E 3:30pm-4:30pm Tues 06I14-D7105 07112-08102 3:30pm-4:30pm 11703-F Tues 3:30pm-4:30pm 11703-G 0Ml9-08I30 Tues 09l06-00I27 3:30pm-4:30pm 11703-H Tues 3:30pm-4:30pm 11703-1 Tues 10104-10125 Advanced (All ages) 4:30pm-5:30pm 11704-A Tues 02l22-D3I1 5 03/22-D4/12 4 :30pm-5:30pm 11704-B Tues 4 :30pm-5:30pm 11704-C 04/19-D5I10 Tues 11704-0 05/17-06/07 4 :30pm-5:30pm Tues 4:30pm-5:30pm 11704-E Tues 06/14-D7/05 4:30pm-5:30pm 11704-F Tues 07/1 2-DS/02 11704-G 4 :30pm-5:30pm Tues OS/09-DS/30 4:30pm-5:30pm 09/06-D9/27 11704-H Tues 10/04-10/25 4:30pm-5:30pm 11704-1 Tues �Sports & Fitness MEN'S SOFTBALL LEAGUES MONDAY NIGHT'D' LEAGUE CO-ED SOFTBALL LEAGUES TUESDAY NIGHT 'D' LEAGUE The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming it's annual Summer Softball League. The Men's '0' Softball League is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 16, with a minimum of 12 players. The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming its Annual Summer Softball League. The COED '0' Softball League is designed for men & women ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 16, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules regarding what constitutes a '0' level team will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. League fees includes staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1" place finishers during regular season play. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules regarding what constitutes a CO-ED '0' level team will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. League fees includes staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts for the cihampions of the playoffs and trophies for 1" place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum offour (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on May 13, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Communityl Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information call the Sports League Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at 7998295. Deadline for fees and rosters, no later than May 9, 2005. There must be a minimum offour (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on May 13, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Communityl Swim Center, located at2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information call the Sports League Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at 7998295. Deadline for fee and team rosters are due no later than MAY 9, 2005! Locations: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Road and Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Rd Game Locations: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Rd Times: 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. & 7:20 p.m . Game Times: 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. & 7:20 p.m. 21708-A Mon. 21708-C Tues. Fee: $525 perteam, plus an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player. 05/23-08108 Fee: 05/24-08/09 $525 team plus an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player on each team. 2004 Herculean 37 �Sports & Fitness MEN'S SOFTBALL LEAGUES WEDNESDAY NIGHT 'D' LEAGUE CO-ED SOFTBALL LEAGUES THURSDAY NIGHT 'D' LEAGUE The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming it's annual Summer Softball League. The Men's '0' Softball League is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 16, with a minimum of 12 players. The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be fonming it's annual Summer Softball Le ague . The COED '0' Softball League is designed for men & women ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 16, with a minimum of12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules reg arding w hat oonstitutes a '0 ' level team will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. League fees includes staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1" place finishers during regular season play. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules regarding w hat constitutes a CO-ED '0' level team will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. League fees includes staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts for the champions ofthe playoffs and trophies for 1" place finishers during regular season play. Th ere must be a minimum offour (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on May 13, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Communityl Swim Center, located at2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information call the Sports League Coordinator at 799-8295. Deadline for fee and team rosters are due no later than May 9, 2005! There must be a minimum offour (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on May 13, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Community/ Swim Center, located at2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information call the Sports League Manager at 799-8295. Deadline for fee and team rosters are due no later than May 9, 2005! Locations: Locations: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Va lley Rd Times: 7:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. & 7:20 p.m. 21708-0 Thurs. Fee: $525 resident team - Th ere is an add itional $5 fee for each non-resident player on each team. Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Rd Times: 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. & 7:20 p.m. 21708-8 Wed. Fee: $525 per team - There is an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player on each team. 38 Herculean 2004 OS/26-08/11 OS/25-08/10 �Sports & Fitness J AZZERCISE CLASS YOUTH & ADULT TABLE TENNIS Jazzercise is a total body-conditioning program designed for everyone at every fitness level. Each 60 minute class of easy to follow fun choreography includes a gentle warm-up, 30-35 minute aerobic workout, muscle toning and strengthening segment with weights, and a stretch fin ale. The great cardiovascular workout with resistance training and stretchi ng will increase your muscle tone, flexibility, balance, strength and endurance. The routines are choreographed to today's hottest music including Top 40, jazz, country, funk and classics. This program is designed to provide competitive table tennis action for all youth/adults who want to improve their knowledge and skill of the game. The tennis tables used are approved by the U.S . Table TennisAssociation and the International Table Tennis Federation. Join the crowd for this exciting program for an annual membership fee and drop-in pass. For more infomnation, please call Brandon Ikeda, Spcrts Coordinator, at (510)799-8295. Location: Ohlone Community Center, 190 Turquoise 51708 Instructor: Location : Days: Kimberly Moffatt (510) 724-7809 Community/Swim Center Man, Tues, Wed, Thurs 6:30pm Sat & Sun 9am Fees*: $10 Walk-in (good for one class visit) Accept both Visa and Mastercard $72 1 6-Week Pass $40 1 month EFT or Easy Fitness Ticket Call for New Customer Special! Classes designed for ALL fitness levels CI1Y OF HERCULES 9-HOLE GOLF LEAGUE The length of the league will be determined by the number of teams that sign up. All participants must have an established NCGA handicap. If players do not have a handicap, one w ill be assigned, and adjusted. Sign up at the Hercules Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refu gio Valley Road. A minimum of 8 two player teams and a maximum of 16 two player teams per night. For more infonmation please call the Sports Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at (51 0) 799-8295. Applications are available at the Community/Swim Center. Deadline for rosters and fees is June 1,2005. Location: Franklin Canyon Golf Course Highway 4 Hercules, CA 94547 Entry Fees: *$200 Per Team, paid in advance Green Fees: *$10 per person to walk *$15 per person to ride 06/1 5-08103 Wed Early Tee TIme 4:30p-4:54p 21888-B 06/15-08103 Wed Late Tee Time 5:00p-5:26p 21888-C 'FEES MAY CHANGE Fri 7:00pm-10:00pm Sat 1O:OOam- 4:00pm Play is supervised by registered volunteers ofthe Hercules Table Tennis Program. Fees: Annual Adult Membership: Drop-in 20 Pass Fee: Ages 19 & up $20 Res/$23 Non-Res $30 Res/$32 Non-Res Ages 6 to 18 Annual Youth Membership: $10 res/$12 non-res Drop-in 20 Pass Fee: $20 Jr. Pass Ages 6-12 $25 Teen Pass Ages 13-18 Annual Family Membership: 2nd member and up Adult: $10 Res/12 Non-Res Youth: $5 Res/$6 Non-Res Fees must be paid at the Community/Swim Center. Each participant must bring his/her recei pt to Ohlone Community Center. OPEN GYM PASSES The City of Hercules Community/Swim Center Complex has open gym passes available for residents and nonresidents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry, while the nonresident passes are for oonvenience only and are set at the regular drop-in rate. Open Gym Passes are valid th ro ughout th e year. For more information, please call Brandon Ikeda, Sports Coordinator, at (510)799-8295. Dynamite Pass 10 visits Adult $29 Res/$35 Non-Res Youth $17 Res/$23 Non-Res Avid Athlete 25 visits Adult $58 Resl$86 Non-Res Youth $43 Resl$58 Non-Res 2004 Hercul ean 39 �Sports & Fitness TENNIS FACILITIES AVAILABLE! Tennis Court Rules and Regulations signs are posted at all City tennis facilities. These tennis facilities are available to the public by rental permit or on a first-come, first-serve basis. Hours and Fees Refugio Valley Tennis Complex: Refugio Valley Road & Pheasant Drive Weekday $5 Res/$6 Non-Res per hour/per court Weekend $7 Res/$8 Non-Res per hour/per court Except Mondays & Tuesdays from 3 to 7 pm and Saturdays 3 to 5 pm for City Lessons Foxboro Tennis Courts: 1025 Canterbury Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Woodfield Tennis Courts: 1919 Lupine Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Tennis Court Reservations Tennis court reservations are available to Hercules residents only; there is a one-hour minimum on all tennis court facilities. Reservations are accepted at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. For more information, please call (510) 799-8295. Tournament Play: Recognized Community Organization $6/hour/court Private Organizations $14 Res/$17 Non-Res perhour/oourt Commercial Use $15 per hour/court Court Rules And Regulations: 1. Tenn is shoes must be worn 2. Courts are available on a first come, first serve basis or by reservation 3. Drop-in play is limited to one hour and fifteen minutes 4. Waiting players must be present to hold position for play 5. Court reservations pre-empt non-reserved oourt play 6. City sponsored programs have priority 7. No food on tennis courts 8. No bike riding, roller skating or skateboarding on tennis courts 9. City sponsored lessons ONLY, no public instruction. 10. Tennis Tournaments by permit ONLY! 11. Tennis Court Rules And Regulations Will Be Enforced 12. No alcoholic beverages allowed at any park or courts. Call 799-8291 for further information. 40 Herculean 2004 HERCULES FITNESS CENTER The City of Hercules Community/Swim Center welcomes you to our Fitness Center! Our center is oonveniently located at the Hercules Community/Swim Center, and is available for both residents and non-residents. Our fitness center has a variety of equipment such as: o o o o 2 Treadmills 2 Cross Trainers 2Bikes 1 Stairmaster o o o o o o o Smith Machine InclinelDecline Benches Dumbell Set ( 5 - 75 1bs.) Lat Pulldmvnl Rmv Combo Leg Ext/Curl Combo BicepfTricep Combo Multi-Press Machine You have the option of payWlg a daily drop-in rate or purchasing a 10 or 25 visit pass. These passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry, while the nonresident passes are for convenience only and are set at the regular drop-in rate. Fitness Center Passes are valid throughout the year. For more infrnmation, please call (510) 799-8291. Dynamite Pass 10 visits AduH S29 Resl$35 Non-Res Youth S17 Resl$23 Non-Res Drop-in Rates: AduHS3.50 Res/$4 Non-Res Youth 82.50 Res/$3 Non-Res Avid Athlete 25 visits Adult S58 Res/S86 Non-Res Youth 843 Resl$58 Non-Res Location: Hours: Hercules Community/Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules Monday - Thursday 10:00am - 10:00pm Friday -1 0:00am - 5:00pm Saturday - 10:00am - 2:00pm Sunday - CLOSED �Sports & Fitness ADULT OPEN GYM BASKETBALL/VOLLEYBALL Open gym periods are ongoing. Players, beginners to advanced, are encouraged to drop in. Come on dow n for an energetic game of Basketball or Volleyball!! Location: Fee: Gy mnasium, 2001 Refugio Valley Road $3.50 Res/$4 Non-Res per adult $2.50 Res/$3 Non-Res per youth Adult Open Gym Basketball Mon Adult B'ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16yrs&up Thu Adult B'ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16yrs&up Adult Open Gym Volley ball Tues Adult V'Ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16 yrs & up Youth Open Gym Basketball *Mon-Fri Youth B'ball 2:30pm-4:00pm 9-16 yrs (SCHOOL SESSION TIME ON Ly) *Mon-Fri Youth B'ball 11 :00am-4:00 pm 9-16 yrs (SUMMER TIME ON LY) BASEBALL! SOCCER FIELD RESERVA TrONS Hanna Ranch Park Baseball Or Soccer Field Corner of RefugioValley Road and Sycamore Avenue $7 per hour Resident $14 Non-Resident Woodfield Park Baseball Or Soccer Field 1991 Lupine Road $7 per hour Resident $14 Non-Resident Ohlone Park Baseball Or Soccer Field 190 Turquoise Drive $7 per hour Resident $14 Non-Resident Please call (510) 799-8291 for reservation information. GYMNASIUM FOR RENT Now you can rent the Community/Swim Center Gymnasium for Basketball or Volleyball practices, games andlor business recreational games! The gym is available on a limited basis. Reservations will only be accepted with a completed application and payment for the hours rented. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. All contact rega rding the reservations, fees, rental time and on site coordination will be arranged with the original applicant only. An attendant will be present during the entire event. Adult supervision is required by applicant during the event. Applicants interested in renting the gym are encouraged to view the facility prior to renting. The gym has a maximum capacity of 100 persons for a sports event. *Standard rental includes the main room with two (2) portable basketball units or two (2) volleyball units, portable bleachers and indoor bathroom. Advanced Payment Required Fees: (Two hour minimum) $25.00 (Non-Refundable) Booking Fee: Deposit: $1 00.00 (Refundable) One day rental $58 Res/$69 Non-Res per hour 3 or more days $35 Res/$46 Non-Res per hour For more information , please call (510) 799-8291. Attention local businesses!! The gymnasium is now available for public use for either Volleyball or Basketball, Monday through Friday from 10:00am to 2:00pm. 2004 Herculean 4 J �Aquatics PUBLIC SWIM The Hercules Swim Center is open to the public for playing, working DAYS, DATES, & TIMES FOR PUBLIC SWIM: out, diving, or lounging around the pool side in a beautiful outdoor setting. The Hercules Aquatic staff are certified by the American Red Weekday Fees: S3 Res1S4 Noo-ResAduHs (18 & older) $2 Res/S3 Non-Res Youths (1- 17 years) 52 ReslS3 Non-Res on-Swi mmers/ SpectatOfS Free for Ctvk1ren Under 1 year Weekend Fees: S4 ResiS5 Non-Res Adults (18 & older) S3 RE!SISd Noo-Res Youths (1-17 years) S3 RE!SISd on-Res Non-Swimmers/ Cross and are fully trained in the supervision of aquatic activities, lifeguard training, first aid , CPR, and rescue situations. We ask that all participants of the public swim sessions be fully knowledgeable about our pool rules as 100ted below: '" All entries to the pool and deck areas must be paid admissions, including non swimmers and chaperons. SpectatOfS Public Swim schedule: '" Children, 9 years and under, must be accompanied by an adult at least sixteen years or older. SaVSun 05.'2 -D6J12 Mon-Fn 0&13-00119 oe.' 6-09125 SaVSun • There is a fifteen (15) minute rest period on all weekend public swim sessions from 3:45 to 4:00 p.m. All partidpants under the age 1 :30pm-4:30pm 1 :30pm-4:00pm 1 :30pm-6:00pm of eighteen are required to exit the water area and remain on the lawn or deck area. SWIM PASSES '" Flotation devices such as inner tubes, water wings, noodles, air mattresses, etc. are not permitted in the pool areas. Only Coast Guard approved flotation devices are allowed with adult supervision. Dynamite Pass: (10 visits) * Full face masks, snorkels, and diving fins are not permitted in the pool areas. Frequent! AddI. 562_50 res Swimmer: Ycx...1h 'S37.50 res AcMl 525 res $30 non-res res $20 non-res Youth S 15 $75 non-res $50 non-res (25 visits) * Diving toys, coins, water guns, etc. are not permitted in the pool areas. Capacity Days - On extremely t-ot days we antiCipate reaching maximum capadty at which ih2 pool wi! be closed for the remainder of the day. On hot days we ern::ua;JE residents to come to the swim * Picnics are permitted around the deck/lawn areas, however, all items must be kept away from the pool side. No glass, breakable containers, alcoholic beverages. You can NOT bring your own Barbecues to the pool. 1 * Public swim sessions are subject to early closure after the first hour of operation due to poor weather and/or if attendance drops below 25 participants. There are no refunds for canceled swim sessions. * Proper swim attire is required. No cutoffs and/or leotards or street dothing. '" Pool rules are posted on the deck areas surrounding the pool areas and are necessary for the safety of all participants. Participants must obey posted rules and oral instructions from Aquatic Staff at all times. • It is requested that patrons be sensitive to the needs of parents to change their young children of the opposite sex in the locker room areas. • No photographic equipment permitted. * Swim Diapers Required! center early, in order to insure adrri.tIance. Parties who are not registered with the swim centEr wi! no! be allowed to admit guests after we dose our doors. We 'WI rot ano.-I patrons to re-enter the facility onoe the doors have dcsed_ Attendance Policy - The swim centEr wi! remain open for the first hour of public swim operation. tf ars the fr"st hour of operation the attendance has not reached 2'5 pamJnS the public swim session will dose. If at any time during the pU:::k swim session the attendance drops below 25 patrons, the pool wi! dose. ' Refunds will not be given if the pool closes because lad< of _ndance. Bathing Suit Policy - Only patrons ~ appropIiate bathing SUIT attire will be admitted into the facility. We do no! aIow patrons to swim in jeans, cutoffs, t-shirts, undergarments. e9:. Please ask the cashier if you have any questions on your swimming attire before entering the facility. All children under the age of 4 are required to wear swimming diapers. children under the age of 4 will no! be admitted into the pool without a swimming diaper. ""Refunds will not be given to patrons who are not wearing appropriate swim attire. Weather ConditiO/lS/Liqhtninq -If lightning is spotted, the swim oenter will be closed immediately! 42 Herculean 2004 �Aquatics WA TER EXERCISE Location: Main Pool-Community/Swim Center Fees: $30 Annual USMS Membership Fee Coach: Anita Roger-Fields *Must be 19 years or older to joinl Fees: $75 per month(includes use offrtness center) Drop-ins: $10 Res/$15 Non-Res Dates: November 15, 2004 - November 11,20051 - Monthly Registration required - Fees due at 1st of each month. 2004-2005 Season Hours:(Please call for times, may vary) 11 /15/04-06/10/05 Mon-Fri 11:30am-1 :OOpm 06/13/05 -11 /11 /05 Mon-Fri 12:00pm-1 :15pm 'Masters swimmers can swim during all lap swim hours . •A minimum of 15 participants must pre-register for the program to run. Refer to evening lap swim schedule for evening swim times. 1 year membership - Pay 1st and last months dues at $130, and get the other months for only $65! Fees due on the 1st of each month. LAP SWIMMING Fee: $3 ResJ$4 Non-Res Adults (18 years and up) $2 Res/$3 Non-Res Youth (14-17 years) $2 ResJ$3 Non-Res Seniors (55 and up) or $75 per month - includes use of Fitness Center 2005 Summer Schedule: Man - Fri 06/13 - 08/26 12:00pm-1 :15pm 06113 - 08/26 8:00pm - 9:00pm MrrlTh/Fri 05/21 - 09/25 12:15pm-1:15pm Sat/Sun 'Closed for lapswim on Wednesday evenings! 2005 FalllWinter Schedule: (Times may vary, please call) Mon-Fri 11 :30am-1 :OOpm Mrrrrh/F 6:30pm-8:30pm Wed 5:30pm-7:30pm WINTER COMPETITIVE LESSONS Location: Fees: Coach: Community Center - Main Pool $200 Res/$225 Non-Res (For 10 Weeks) Scott Marchetti Are your looking for an alternative to high impact aerobics and stair stepping? Or just looking for a healthy form of exercise? Well, this is the class for you! This specialty ccurse is ideal for therapy patients, elderly, and fitness buffs! The Water Exercise program follows sound exercise principles while using water resistance to improve your cardiovascular system, tone muscles, and burn fat. The course is designed for different fitness levels and movement abilities, using a wide range of musical tempos. Males and females are enccuraged to participate, and swimming skills are not necessary.A minimum of 12 students need to preregister in order for class to run! Passes may be purchased from the main office: (510) 799-8291 . ~J _ ---~ Currently we are taking names for interest list. If interested please call (510) 799-8229. ARE YOU A WATER AEROBICS INSTRUCTOR LOOKING TO TEACH A CLASS? IF SO, PLEASE CALL (510) 799-8229. EAST BAY SILVER DOLPHINS This is a Year-Round Swim Team. The East Bay Silver Dolphins (EBSD) is a USA Swimming Competitive Swim Team dedicated to fostering a love for swimming and providing a positive and challenging environment for growth to all levels of athletes from the East Bay. For more information, please call (510) 799-8229. Pre-Team Fees: $40/month (Limit 3 mol 4: 15pm - 5:30pm Group Fees: $70/month 5:00pm - 6:30pm (7:00pm) Group Fees: $80/month Sibling Disccunt: $20 - per month for each additional swimmer (except for Pre-Team) 21004A-L 20913-C 09/06-11/11 Times depend on level. All swimmers must be approved by coach before registration. For more information, please call (510)799-8229. Mon-Fri aJf. ~ ~ . . Cc "'-' ;' ' -'- ":i~" ~. , - " :;;i;: ", . ''' ~. ',- 2004 Herculean 43 �Aquatics SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING COMPETITIVE SWIMMING LESSONS WITH SCOTT! Looking for something fun and exciting? Are you interested in teaming how to synchronize swim? These lessons are designed to make swimming fun, while teaching more advanced stroke techniques, starts and turns for each stroke, and racing strategies. Parents and swimmers will also be provided with literature on weight training and yearround exercise that can help the students improve their swimming even out of the water. Swimmers will also prepare for the upcoming swim team season beginning in May 2005. Prerequisite: Must have basic swimming skills Eva[uation by coach required for first time swimmers! Head Coach: Scott Marchetti Fee: Week 1: Week 2: Location: $46 Res/$56 Non-Res 04/04 - 04/15 04/18 - 04/29 Community Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road We are gathering an interest list on this class, if you are interested in signing up, please call (510) 799-8229. DIVING CLASS I Come [earn to dive! Classes for beginners and advanced available' Formoreinfonnation, please call (510) 799-8229. Or register online at www.ci.hercules.ca.us Fee: Location: $72 ReslS82 Noo-Res Community Swim Center Summer Schedule 2005 Dates and Times: To Be Anoounced. Please call for more information. For more information, please call (510) 799-8229. WANT TO LEARN HOW TO PLAY WATER POLO? [f you are interested in some day joining the high school water polo team, but want to team the ropes before you do so? Here is your chance? We are offering a Water Polo class for beginners and intermediate players looking to gain some knowledge about the sport. Prerequisite: Leve[ [V Swimming ability. Eva[uation by coach required for first time swimmers! Coach: Wayne Manue[pi[[ai Dates: Fall 2005 - September - October Times: 7:30pm - 8:30pm Fees: $75 Resi$85 Non-Res For information, please call (510) 799-8229. 44 Hercul ean 2004 WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR COURSE This course wil[ train to teach the American Red Cross Swimming Courses. Future instructors will [earn how to use course materials, develop lesson plans, condu ct classes, evaluate students, and complete course records. Prerequisites-17 years of age by the end of the course, demonstrate level IV swimming ability. Pass a pre-course written and water safety skills test Instructor: Fee: Anita Roger-Fields $125 Resi$ 135 Non-Res Spring/Fall Dates To Be Announced 20907-8 Dates and times may vary (Schedule given on first day of class) �Aquatics MORNING INDIVIDUAL LESSONS Registration start date: April 4, 2005! The Individual Lesson program is designed lor students ages lour (4) years and up. The Individual Lesson program should be ulilized as a supplement to group/adult lessons when a student is experiencing difficulty with a particularskill, or il you are just lookinglor one-<ln-one instruction. The Individual Lessons are composed ollour, 1/2 hour classes, MondayfTuesday & Thursday/Friday. Preregistration is mandatory lor all individual sessions. We strongly encourage early registration due to the limited number 01 available time offerings, and due to the extreme popularityol this program option. Location: Main Pool & Play Pool Fee: $52 resi$62 non-res lime: 12:00am-12:30 pm(5 max) Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4' Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 Session 8 Session 9 Session 10 ' Prorated 27033-A 27041-A 27043-A 27051-A 27053-A 27061-A 27063-A 27071-A 27073-A 27081-A 06/13-06/17 06/20-06124 06/27-07/01 07105-07108 07/1 1-07/15 07118-07122 07125-07129 08/01-08105 08108-08112 08/12-08/19 EVENING INDIVIDUAL LESSONS Registration start date: April 4, 2005! The Individual Lesson program is designed lor students ages lour (4) years and up. The Individual Lesson program should be utilized as a supplement to group/adult lessons when a student is experiencing difficulty with a particularskill, or ilyou are justlookinglorone-on-one instruction. The Individual Lessons are composed offour, 1/2 hour classes, MondayfTuesday & Thursdayl Friday. Pre-registration is mandatory for all individual sessions. We strongly encourage early registration due to the limited number 01 available time offerings, and due to the extreme popularity ofthis program option. The Individual Lesson times do fill to capacity within the first lew months 01 registration. 1200pm-12:30pm 12:00pm-12:30pm , Location: 12:00pm-12: 30pm Fee: 12:00pm-12:30pm limes: 12:00pm-1230pm 12:00pm-12:30pm 1200pm-12 30pm Evening 12:00pm-12:30pm 1 Session 12:00pm-12:30pm 2 Session 12:00pm-1 2:3Opm Session 3 Session 4' Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 Registration start date: May 2, 2005!TheAdu~Lesson proJra11isdesigned Session 8 forstuientsagesthirteen(13)andup,whowculdlikesomeacXJilinJS'Mrrmirg Session 9 instruction withoulthe hustle and bustleolsmall children. TheAdu~ Lessons Session 10 are designed to have a maximum enrollmentol soc (6) students perdass in ' Prorated order to provide increased instruction time by each instructor. This lesson Session 1 program is KJeal loradulls olall ages who neverleamed to swim orwho may Session 2 have a limITed aquatic badkground. TheAdurrsessKlnS will be composed 01 Session 3 eight, 1/2 hour classes, andwill be held over a two week period; Mondayl Session 4 Tuesday &Thursday/Friday (4-daysperweek). Pre-registiation s mandatory Session 5 lorall adurr dasses and we encourage early registration due to the popularity Session 6 oltheaduIT lessonprogram. The regSiration deadline for edu~ lessons s the Session 7 Friday preoeding each sesskln, at 5:00pm. Latesign-ups are subjecllo alate Session 8 Session 9 leeol$5. Session 10 'Prorated Location: Main Pcol ADULT LESSONS Fee: $55 resl$6O non-res Levels &Times: All Levels 6:00pm-6:30pm Session 1: CEl13-06124 28011-A Session 2: 06127-07/08 (prorate) 28021-A Session 3: 07/11-07122 28031-A Session 4: 07125-0&'05 28041-A Session 5: 08f08.08I19 28051-A Main Pool & Play Pool $52 Resi$62 Non-Res 6:00pm-6:30pm (max c!. 5) & 7:30pm-8:00pm (max ct. 3) 27033-8 27041-8 27043-8 27051-8 27053-8 27061-8 27063-8 27071-8 27073-8 27081-8 06113-06/17 06120-06124 06127-07/01 07/05-07/08 07111-07/15 07/18-07122 07/25-07/29 08101-08/05 08108-08/12 08112-08119 6:00pm-6:30pm 6:00pnn-6:30pm 6:00pm-6:3Opm 6:00pnn-6:30pm 6:00pnn-6:30pm 6:00pnn-6:30pm 6:OOpnn-630pm 6:00pnn-6:30pm 6:00pnn-6:30pm 6:OOpnn-6:30pm 27033-C 27041-C 27043-C 27051-C 27053-C 27061-C 27063-C 27071-C 27073-C 27081-C 06113-06/17 06120-06124 06127-07101 07/05-07/08 07/11-07/15 07/18-07122 07125-07129 08/01-08105 08/08-08112 08112-08/19 7:30pnn-8:00pm 7:30pnn-6:00pm 7:30pnn-6:00pm' 7:3Opm-8:00pm 7:30pnn-6:00pm 7:30pnn-6:00pm 7:30pnn-6:00pm 7:30pm-8:00pm 7:30pm-8:00pm 7:30pm-8:00pm ' A WAITLIST IS AVAlLA8LE FOR EACH CLASS, PLEASE ASK WHEN REGISTERING IF CLASSES ARE FULL. 2004 Herculean 45 �Aquatics SWIM INSTRUCTION LEVELS FOR ALL AGES Are you or your fami ly members fearful of the water? Can't coordinate breathing with arm strokes? Or are you wanting to brush up on skills and leam new techniques? The Hercules Aquatics Staff are caring and experienced water safety instructors who will teach basic to advanced level swimming skills to all members of your family. The Hercules Learn to Swim program is based on the American Red Cross certification standards for progressive swim instruction. Each level of swim instruction builds on the skills learned in the previous level. Below are the various levels offered and the skills associated with each level. Levell Water Exploration No Prerequisite needed Level one is designed for those who have little to no experience in the water. The objective is to assist students in becoming ccmfortable and safer in the water. Students will learn to blow bubbles, submerge their face, Hoat on front and back with support, kick on front and back with support, learn basic water safety skills, and be introduced to alternating arm action. Levelll Primary SkiJIs Pre-Requisite: Levell or Demonstrated Competency Level IV Stroke Development Pre-Requisite: Level III or Demonstrated Competency Students will develop coordination and endurance in the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, and treading water. Students will also be introduced to the breaststroke, sidestroke, and to turning at the wall. Students will team to dive from standing and stride position on the side of the pool, in addition to more safety skills including expanded information on rescue breathing. Level V Stroke Refinement Pre-Requisite: Level IV or Demonstrated Competency Students will continue to develop endurance and refine the front crawl, back crawl , elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke. Students will also be introduced to the butterfly, underwater swimming, and surface dives. Students will learn additional open swim tums, a~ernate kicks for treading water, rules for safe diving from the springboard, and recognition for spinal injury care. Level VI SkiJI Proficiency Pre-Requisite: Level V or Demonstrated Competency Students will ccntinue to increase endurance and refine the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Students will learn approach strokes, the frontftip tum, speed turns, the approach and hurdle on the springboard, surface dives in tuck and pike positions, and additional kicks for treading water. Additional water safety skills will also be included . Students wili leam to fioat unsupported, to kick and cocrdinate arm movements on front and back unsupported, to turn over from front to back and back to front , to retrieve underwater objects at shallow depths, rhythmic breathing, and water safety skills. What do I do when I have completed Level VI? We strongly encourage children who pass Level VI to join one of our swim teams: Levellll Stroke Readiness Pre-Requisite: Level II or Demonstrated Competency 1. East Bay Silver Dolphins (Year round USS team) or; 2. Hercules Pirahnas (Summer only) Students will learn to coordinate the front and back crawl, be introduced to treading water and elementary backstroke, learn to dive from the side of the pool, learn safe diving ru les, learn self-rescue skills, and be introduced to rescue breathing. 46 Herculean 2004 �Aquatics GROUP LESSONS NEW REGISTRA TION POLICY The group lesson program is designed for students ages four (4) years and up. The group sessions are composed of eight classes, and will be held over a two week period; Monday/ Tuesday & Thursday/Friday (4 days/week). Classes for Levels I, II , III are 1/2 hour in duration and Levels IV to VII are 45 minutes in order to provide adequate instruction and practice for the advanced swim skills. ' Parents are encouraged to ask instructor of the childs level status the Thursday before the last class. Group Swim Lesson Registration 2004-05! Attention! New registration policy: We wil l be taking registrations only during designated weeks. A $5 fee will be applied to all applicants registering late. Please call to find out if spots are available before coming down to the swim center' Below are the registration dates and weeks: Priority Registration - Residents Only: 05/02 - 05/06 Office Hours: Mon-Thur 10:00am-6:00pmlFri 10:00am-5:00pm. Residents only are welcome to enroll their youth in sessions Hi. Open Registration - Non-Res/Res: OS/23 - OS/27 Residents and non-residents can enroll for sessions 1-3 only. Late Registration Dates: Session 1: OS/27 , 05/30' Session 2: 06/10, 06/13' Session 3: 06/24, 06/27* 'A $5.00 late registration fee will be applied on the Monday the session starts. REGISTRATIONWEEK#2: 07/05-07/08 For: Group Lesson Sessions 4-6 Office Hours: Mon-Thur 10:00am-6:00pmlFri 10:00am-5:00pm Late Registration Dates: Session 4: 07/11' Session 5: 07/22, 7/25' Session 6: 08/05, 08/08' 'A $5.00 late registration fee will be applied on the Monday the session starts. To Find out if spots are available, please call (510) 799-82291 GROUP LESSONS The group lesson program is designed for students ages four (4) years and up. The group sessions are composed of eight classes, and wi ll be held over a two week period; Monday/ Tuesday & Thursday/Friday (4 days/week). Classes for Levels I, II , III are 1/2 hour in duration and Levels IV to VII are 45 minutes in order to provide adequate instruction and practice for the advanced swim skills. Location : Main Pool & Play Pool Fee: $46 Res/$56 Non-Res All Sessions meet: MlTlTh/F for 2 weeks/No Wed Classes Summer Sessions AM & PM Classes Session 1: 05/30-06/10 PM Classes Only 6:00pm-6:30pm (A Sections Only) Levels 1/2 (6 Wait List) 6:30pm-7:00pm (A Sections Only) Levels 1/2 (B Wait List) 7:00pm-7:30pm (A Sections Only) Levels 1/2 (B Wait List) 7:30pm-8:00pm (A Sections Only) Levels 1/2 (B Wait List) Session 2: Session 3: . Session 4: Session 5: Session 6: 06/13-06/24 06/27-07/08 (Prorated) 07/11-07/22 07/25-08/05 08/08-08/19 Levels & Times: AM CLASSES LEVELS TIMES 1,2,3 10:30-11 :00 am 4,5,6 10:30-11 :15am 11:00-11 :30am 1,2,3 11 :30-12:00 pm 1,2,3 1,2,3 N/A 11:15-12:00pm 4,5,6 PM CLASSES 5:00pm-5:30pm 7:00pm-7:45pm 5:30pm-6:00pm 6:30pm-7:00pm 7:00pm-7:30pm 8:00pm-6:45pm FALL GROUP LESSONS: All sessions meet: MlTlTh/F for 2 weeks No Wednesday Class Fall Sessions PM Classes (Evening Lessons only Levels 1,2,3) (5:00pm-6:30pm) (A minimum of4 students is needed to run classes.) Session 7: Session 8: Session 9: Session 10: Session 11: 08/22-09/02 09/06-09/16 (Prorated) 09/19-09/30 10/03-10/1 4 10/17-10/28 2004 Herculean 47 �Aquatics PUBLIC SWIM CHILDREN'S BIRTHDAY SWIM PARTIES Happy Birthday Parties atthe pool. ... a swim party!! Children's Birthday Events will be allowed into the faci lity during public swim periods fifteen (15) minutes earlier than the general public, and includes picnic table areas that can be reserved . Pool Party Package Refundable Deposit Maintenance Fee Two Patio Tables Optional: BBO Pit Additional (2) Patio Tables Plus youth rate per entry $50.00 $30.00 $30.00 $25.00 $25.00 $3 Res Guest $4Non-Res Guest Pool Party Special $135 with refundable deposit of $50 includes (Deposit, Maintenance Fee, two patio tables, BBO Pit, 10 free patrons, plus youth rate per entry) . Looking for a summer job? Summer positions available: - Lifeguards - Swim instructors/aids - concession stand worker -cashier -volunteer - swim team coach For more information, please call Angela Curtola, Aquatics Coordinator at (510) 799-8229 48 Herculean 2004 PRIVA TE POOL RENTALS Reserve the pool for your own private party! Rental fee includes: exclusive use of the main pool arodIor play pool (Play Pool requires additional fee); grass areas. BBO griD. locker room. no alcohol or smoking permitted. Umrred availability. Small Private Pool Rental OnIy-{75 person maximum. Ages 9 and under)' Residents $40lhour Deposit: $350 Non-Residents $601hour Deposit: $3SO Combined Pool RentalsHourlv Rates 1-20 persons 5SO R8S'S60 Non-Res 1-SO persons $75 R8SIS9O Non-Res $125 ResS150 Non-Res 51-1 00 persons 101-150 persons $1 50 Res'S180 Non-Res 151 -250 persons 5200 R8SIS240 Non-Res Deposit:: Deposit Deposit: Deposit: Deposit: $350 $350 $350 $350 $350 INSURANCE: $150 ' There must be at least one adtA chaperon (age 18 or over) for every ten (10) children in attendance. ' Certificate of insurance is ~ iof all pool rentals. These rates are specified under facilITy rerOaI raes. ,. Want to have your party without the hassle? Introducing the Private Pool Party Birthday Package._. $150 ( 1-20 persons) or 5300 (20-50 pe rsons) The p ackage includes: Cake . Pa rty decoration. and a ho t deal meal deal for each guestl (Thi s package is a n additional fee to the private pool party fees, and is l o r private pool parties only!) �HOW TO REGISTER WALK-IN REGISTRATION GENERAL INFORMATION 1. A ll registra tio n is on a first come, first serve basis unless specified in the course description . 1. All wa lk i n regi stra tio n s are acce pted a t th e Community Swim Ce nter, 2001 Refug io Va lley Road. Office h o urs are Mon day thru Thursday, 9:00 a m to 6:00 pm , a n d Friday, 9:00am to 5 :00 pm. 2. Pre-registration for all prog rams is recommended. We encourage participants to register at least o n e week in a dvance of the course s tarting date . 2. Pre- registration isrecom m e ndedforall programsatleast o n e w ee k prior to the starting date of th e co urse. 3. Please make checks a nd/o r money o rders pa y able to the CllY OF HERCULES. MAIL-IN REGISTRATION 4. All registration fees must be acco mpa nied b y a completed registration form . A wa iver of liability is also required for certain activ iti es as specified in the course description. 5 . A $5.00 late registration fee will be added to all registration rece ived one hour prior to a cou r se starting t im e and/or after a cou rse has begun. The late registration fee w itl n o t be added to some extended course sessions until after the second class meeting as speci fied in th e course description. 6. Some courses may be canceled or combined due t o lack of registra ti on. 7. 1. Please fill out t h e course reg istration form provided in this b rochure. Copies of the reg is tration form m ay be made if more forms are necessary. 2. Please enclose your pay ment information. Payments maybemadebyV1SA,Mastercard,Check,orMoneyOrder. Please do not mail or drop off cas h payments . 3. You may mail you r registration form and pay m e nt to the Hercules Community / Swim Center, 200 1 Refugio Va lley Road , H ercules , CA. 94547_ 4 . A course receipt will be mailed to you confirming your registrationintothec lass, lfyo uhavenotreceivedverification of your registration by the first class meetin g, p lease catt the Hercules Recrea ti on and Community Serv ices at 51 0 Proof of res idency will be asked u pon reg istration. Driver's licen se , utility bill or other f orm of identification . 799- 8291. is acceptable. RESIDENTS ARE THOSE WHO RESIDE WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF HERCULES. 5. If yo ur registra tion check is returned to you , th e class is full a nd you w ill automatically be p laced o n a wa iting list. 8 . Registration and payment for o n e session does not guarantee enrollment in subsequent sess io n s, unless PHONE IN REGISTRATION payme nt is rece ived in full for all app licable sessions. 9. Parents/Guardians must register th e ir c hildren if under the a ge of 18. 10. If there are changes in the course schedule or if the co urse is full. yo u will be notified by our s taff prior to the class starting d ate. 11_ A mail drop is provid e d near the m ain entrance to the office if registration is received after regular business ho urs. PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF CASH PAYMENTS. REFUNDITRANSFER POLICY 1. Refunds and/or transfers will be gran ted on or before the firs t c lass meeting. No refund s o r t ransfer s w ill be g ra nte d after t h e first class meeting. There is a $ 10.0 0 service charge o n all refunds/transfers initiated b y the part ic ipant. 2_ If the course is cance led by the H ercul es Recreation a nd Community Services, the partic ipa nt will have the option of tran sferri n g to a similar program, or will be granted a full refund. 3 . Refunds m ay be given a fter a course h as beg un due to a particular medical condition if a doctor 's note is p rovided . Th ese refu nd s are at th e discretion of the Recreation Supervisor. 1. Please fill out the course registration form provided in t hi s brochure for each participant and prog ra m you are interested in. Make sure you have your V ISA or Mastercard inform atio n ava ilable w h e n you ca ll . This informa ti on w ill include the n a me of the card h o lde r. the account number. a n d th e expi ration date. 2. Phone in registrat ion w ill be accepted during regular business hours and/or by leaving a voicemai l message on ou r r e gistration line (799- 829 1) if you are registering by p h o ne after hours, p lease include a tt the necessary information on the registration form and payment form, including a contact nu mber so our staff may co n tact yo u for further info rm a ti o n in o rder t o process yo ur reg is tra tion. REGISTRATION BY FAX 1. Please fill out the course registratio n fo rm provided in thi s brochure and fax to (510) 799-8288. VISA and Mastercard paym e nt s wi ll only be accepted for fax registration. ON-LINE REGISTRATION 1. Please visit our webs ite at www.cLhercu les.ca. us to register for all recreation and aquatic classes via the in ternet . 2004 Herculean 49 �City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form ParenUGuardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age): _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Daytime Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Address:, _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ City: _ __ _ _ _ Zip Code: _ _ _ _Evening Phone: _ __ _ _ _ _ __ Participant's Name 1, 2, 3, 4, Birth Date (if under 18yr) I I I I I I I I Credit Card Type: _ _ _Mastercard___VISA Course Number and Title Dates Times Card No, _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _,Exp. Date_ _ I_ _ I__ Authorized Cardholder Signature:_ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _Date:_ _ _ _ _ _ __ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators 0: Parlts and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor. that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the Gity of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions . suits, damages, daims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment O\'med l)r in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. J also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harm less the Dry at Hercul€s. its officers, agents and employees from any and alllos5, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions ci me 0.1)' of riS officers. agents, or employees. Participant Signature:=-::-:-==,-::-=:c:-==-=-c:-=c::-:=-:-::=c::-c-::-:;-:-~,__,_::_::_.,,__.,_;_::-:-:-c----,Date: (ParenVGuardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) . - - - - - -- - - City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form ParenVGuardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age): _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Daytime Phone:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ City: _ _ _ _ _ _ Zip Code: _____ Evening Phone:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Participant's Name 1. 2. 3, 4. Birth Date (if under 18yr) I I I I I I I I Credit Card Type:. _ _ _Mastercard___VISA Course Number and Title Dates Times Card No. _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _,Exp. Date__I__I__ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ Date:_ __ _ _ _ __ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of reCf92tion activities. and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims , or judg ments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules , or whil e engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harm less the City of Hercules. its officers, agents and employees from any and all loss , damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature: Date: _ _ __ _ _ _ __ (ParenUGuardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) 50 Herculean 2004 �City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form Parent/Guardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age):. ___ __ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ Daytime Phone:_ _ _ __ __ __ Address:_ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ City:. _ _ _ _ __ Zip Code: _ __ _ ,Evening Phone:_ __ __ _ _ __ Participant's Name 1. 2. 3. 4. Birth Date (if under 18yr) ,,, , ,, ,, Credit Card Type: _ __ Mastercard___VISA Course Number and Title Dates Times Card No. _ __ _ __ __ __ ___,Exp. Date__' __,_ _ Auth orized Cardholder Signature: _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ __ __ __ _ __ _ _ Date:_ _ _ _ __ _ _ t understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers , agents, and employees from any actions, suits, damages. claims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the posseSSion of the City of Hercules, or w hile engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents and employees from any and all loss, damage , liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature: Date: - - - - -- - - - (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Departmen t Program Registration Form Parent/Guardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age):. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ __ Daytime Phone: Zip Code: _ __ _ ,Evening Phone : - - - -- - - -- Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ City: Participant's Name 1. 2. 3. 4. Birth Date (if under 18yr) ,, , 1 ,, ,, Credit Card Type:. _ _ _Mastercard_ __VISA Course Number and Title Dates Times Card No. _ __ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ Exp. Date_ _ I_ _ I __ Authorized Cardholder Signature:._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ __ __ _ __ _ _ __ Date:._ _ _ _ __ _ _ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance 10 cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or thai of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suits, damages , claims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal inj uries that I or sa id minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend , and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents and employees from any and all 1055, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature: Date:_ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under 18 yea rs of age) Herculean 2004 51 �THE HERCULEAN Advertising Information 1. 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T he following are just some examples: H eadache / Migraine Neck Pain Shoulder Pai n / Sti ffness Back I Low Back Pain PMS Menstrual Pain Sciadca Stroke Tennis Elbow Arthritis / Joi.nt P roblem Rheumatoid Arthr itis Immune System D eficiency Sinusitis Fatigue Loss of Appetite D epression Stress / Tension Trouble Sleeping A1enopausa lJ)~order Num bness Sprains: Neck, Shoulder, BaGk, Elbows, Wrist, Hands, Legs, Knees, An kles, Feet - Disposable Sterilized Needles Used - Call Today: (510) 741 -7300 For An Appointment You Will Be Satisfied With T he Fast Res ul ts - Free Consultation / Free Examination for New P atients - 500 Alfred Nobel Drive, Suite 220, Hercules (111 New Hercules Professional Center) �For your insurance and financial needs, see this State. Farm Agent: Geoffrey Lavitoria Lic.# OC08703 844 Willow Avenue Suite A-3 Hercules, CA 510-799-7960 LIKE A GOOD Nl:IGHBOR STATE FARM IS THERE:" I N SU .... N C f, The Herculean City of Hercules III Civic Drive Hercules. 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The following are just some examples: Headache / Migraine Neck Pain Shoulder Pain / Stiffness Back / Low Back Pain Sciatica Tennis Elbow Arthritis / Joint Problem Rheumatoid Arthritis Immune System Deficiency Sprains: Neck, Shoulder, Back, Elbows, Wrist, Hands, Legs, Knees, Ankles, Feet - PMS Menstrual Pain Menopausal Disorder N umbness Stroke Sinusitis Fatigue Loss of Appetite Depression Stress / Tension Trouble Sleeping Disposable Sterilized Needles Used ­ - Free Initial Consultation for Te~v Patients ­ Most Insurance Plans / Workers' Compo 'Velcome Appot~~:: (510) 741-7300 HERCULES ACUPUNCTURE PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 500 Alfred Nobel Drive, Suite 220, Hercules (In New Hercules P1'ofessional Center) �City Directory City Manager City Hall-General Information City Hall Fax Community/Swim Center Parks & Recreation Department Hercules Senior Center Finance Dept/Business License Business/Community Development Public Works & Engineering Inspection Request Line City Clerk Personnel - Job Hotline Police Department Rod eo-Hercules Fire District EMERG ENCY ONLY 799-8206 799-8200 799-2521 799-8291 799-8291 799-8219 245-6509 245-6529 799-8241 799-8240 799-821 5 799-8204 799-8260 799-456 1 911 City Council 799-8206 For more information regarding meetings, please see our bulletin board at the entrance of the City Hall or call 799-8215. Visit our website at WWW.CI.HERCULES.CA.US Council meets the second & fourth Tuesday of each month. CITY HALL HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Frank Batara , Mayor Trevor Evans-Young, Vice Mayor Ed Balico Charleen Raines Joanne Ward Planning Commission 245-6529 Commission meets the first and third Monday of each month. Richard Mitchell Joe Eddy McDonald Myrna L. deVera J. Patrick Tang King sley Wong Comm unity Services Commission 799-8230 Commission meets the second Monday of each month. Kenneth Jett Robert Krall Marylyn Jud an Lisa Stauffer Cletia Hart Ed Sharp Chance Shaw Hercules Library Commission 799-8230 TABLE OF CONTENTS Mayor's Message City Scene Public Safety Recreation Services Facility Rentals Senior Services Youth Services TeenlYouth Programs Sports and Fitness Aqu atics Registration Information 1 3 6 18 19 24 26 28 30 37 43 Commission meets the third Thursday of each month. Jacquelyn Harbert Roberta Alexander Jorge Alfaro Bruce MacAulay Education Commission Andrew Walters Sherry Madfes Elina Valmores 799-8206 Commission meets the second Thursday of each month. Tarah Chen Paul Freese John Gotelli Patricia Miles Anton Jungherr David Robinett Chief Editor: Doreen Mathews Layout &Design: Faye Flores Jenny Smith Claudette Wade �PROSPECT SIERRA ELEMENTARY and MIDDLE SCHOOL De veloping heart, mind and community ... Prospect Sierra is a cooed indepe ndent scho ol located on t wo beautiful and safe campuses in EI Cerrit o. Both t he elementary campus (K-4) and the mid dle school campus (5-8) are adj acent to cit y parks and have sweep ing views of the b ay. The enriched learning environment includes: • Master Teachers • Challenging and Meaningful A cademics • High Sch ool Preparatory Curricula • Science Labs and Technology Centers • M odern and Expansive Libraries • Comprehensive Performing & Visual A rts Prog ram • Interscholastic Sports • Pe rformin g A rts & Sports Center • French and Spanish Language Instruction • Service Learning Program • After-School Program • Financial Assistance We invite you t o learn more about Prospect Sierra School. Admissions Information Events Elementary School (K-4) 2060 Tapscott Ave ., EI Cerrito 94530 Sunday, Novem ber 6, 2005 12:45 - 3:00 PM Adults only, please. 510.236.5800 Middle School (5-8) 960 Avis Drive, EI Cerrito, CA 94530 Sunday, October 23, 2005 12:45 - 3:00 PM Adults & prospective students invited. 510.528.5800 www.prospedsierra.org �Mayor's Message May or Frank Batara Current Plans For Development We reviewed the main themes ofthe 2000 District Plan where the community came together to fashion what they would like to see from the Waterfront neighborhood on the west to the New Town Center on both sides ofthe freeway to the east. While portions of the Waterfront District have been completed such as the Promenade homes, there are still many exciting aspects in progress. This includes near completion ofthe fIrst phase ofthe RailroadAvenue live­ work area to be followed by the Bayfront Avenue Development beginning in April of2006. Soon to follow is the development ofthe Hercules Point into a commercial! recreation destination. Summer 's end is nearing and for students, brings the dreaded thought of having to return to school, but, for some parents, a sigh ofrelief that the tele ision will have less use and the kids can be better occupied with schoolwork and its related activities. Likewise, as the city's community acti ities such as the Cultural Fair and 4th of July celebrations are also behind us, we have also refocused our attention to the various city projects that form the essential core ofthe vision for the future ofour great community. It is with this in mind that this is perhaps a good time for us to review where we're at and where we are going. Charette Review On a recent Saturday, July 23, 2005 to be exact, many of you attended a Community Planning Workshop at the Swim Center to do just that. I had made it one of my goals during my 2004-2005 term to both review the city's plans with the community and elicit their comments and ideas about those plans. The central idea was that with community awareness comes community participation. And we all know that is a good thing. Central in this scheme will be the Hercules Waterfront Transit Center, a transit oriented development, comprising mainly ofa ferry terminal, a train station, a bus turn-around and an improved Bay Trail accessed through a series of paseos. The ferry terminal will be accessed from the train station. An overpass will be constructed that will accommodate ferry passengers as well as provide access to Hercules Point. The long-term plan is to improve Hercules Point as a regional open space area. Ferry service will be non-stop to San Francisco. The Waterfront will consist ofsmall shops, restaurants and regional open space accessible by this development. When it's completed, the Waterfront Transit Center will become a hub for commuters during the week and an attraction for day tourists on the weekend. This is a unique confIguration where Hercules has taken the lead in planning in our county that will significantly help to take cars offthe freeway and improve the quality oflife for residents ofHercules and sUITOlmding communities. The Central District plan includes the Bayside development that is currently under construction with 300 units. It will (Article continued on page 2.) Fall 2005 Herculean �Mayor's Message Mayor Frank Batara Plans Continued have commercial space on both sides ofSycamore Avenue near San Pablo as well as live/work units on Tsushima. On its northern side, is a 17 -acre commercial site, the Bayside Marketplace, that will house several retail buildings ranging in size from 20,000 to 100,000 sq.ft. On the east side of San Pablo, the New Town Center is a product ofan exchange ofproperty agreement between Hercules and BART. The current transit center parking lot, owned by BART will move to an expanded size to the other side ofthe freeway so that a center, mainly with commercial retail establishments and a parking structure will be built to become a major hub oflocal as well as regional activity. To complement the Center, will be more commercial business space to be built alongside the expanded and relocated BART transit center. This is the vision for our future. Many who attended expressed their sentiments in the following manner: "bring it in ASAP", "this place would be heaven on earth"; ''we're going to be the Tiburon east"; "great!" Hercules needs to continue to focus on bringing in needed tax revenue-generating businesses. The District Plan is consistent with helping to make that dream come true. I am hopeful that the city will continue to keep the community informed and participating in this manner. WelcomeZac We had the pleasure to meet with the new Principal ofthe Hercules Middle High School, Mr. Zahrevsky, or Zac as he likes to be called. He spent some of his summer vacation time working at his office and getting to know his new school and community. We welcome Zac to Hercules and wish him the best. He is painfully aware ofthe many challenges that he faces especially implementing the many needed reforms related 2 Fall 2005 Herculean to safety of students on campus. I personally attended school safety meetings and appreciate the effort of Assistant Superintendent Howard Cohen to listen to the concerns ofthe members ofthe community. As a city, we are continuing to request that the WCCUSD School Board consider the Hercules City Council appropriated offer of $7 5,000 to fund a staff person to audit caregiver and transfer certificates ofnon-Hercules students in the hope that it will both increase enrollment space for Hercules residents as well as help resolve student safety issues related to transfer students. Street Safety On June 15, as promised, the city opened the long-awaited Sycamore Avenue extension west of San Pablo. This major artery opens up the Waterfront neighborhoods to the rest ofHercules and it looks great so far. However, its opening is bringing some major traffic safety issues mostly related to the traffic coming from the east side of Sycamore making a left tum onto San Pablo as they proceed to the freeway. Cars from the opposite side coming from Creekside who have the red light are making that right tum on red and not yielding to the opposite traffic that have the green. In addition, pedestrians walking the crosswalk are facing similar hazards as some motorists fail to see them coming. I have asked the Safety Subcommittee to develop long-term solutions to this safety issue. In the meantime, immediate stopgap measures will be implemented including the posting ofa traffic officer on the comer to monitor and enforce traffic regulations. This will include issuing traffic citations to offending motorists. I urge motorists to obey traffic regulations for everyone's safety. Let's all pitch in to make Hercules a great and friendly place in which to live. �City Scene Hercules Community Library Foundation Help Support Your Library! For the next year or more, there will be plenty oflocal events to spread the good news that the library is being built as well as to raise funds to pay for it. Many ofthe events are so much fun that knowing your donation is contributing to the fund is icing on the cake. Coming up: City Council Members, Assemblyman Canciamilla, County Librarian Anne Caine and Library Commissioners breaking ground on the Hercules Commu nity Library site. Hercules ' new library, which we hope to start enjoying in the fall of2006, is the biggest thing to happen to the city in ages. It has taken a lot ofpeople a lot ofyears to bring this project to fruition. And it s taking a lot ofmoney, too. The Hercules Library Author and Lecture series began in the spring with a fascinating program put on by people who grew up in the Chinese group homes in the Bay Area in the middle ofthe last century. It was followed by a Mystery Night, with three local mystery authors explaining their craft. September's program (on the 17th) will be a little star­ gazing with Deborah Santana, author of "Space Between the Stars: My Journey to an Open Heart: A Memoir." Tickets - $10 per adult, are available at City Hall. Also in September: the Friends of the Library U sed Book Sale on the 24th. Come and prepare to be amazed at the bargains. A number oflocal organizations have gotten into the swing ofthings and raised money for the library, including the Rotary Club 's ' 50s dance and the Chinese Club's raffle. More events are planned: including a classic car lovers 2006 Concourse d' Elegance. The State Library Act of2000 pro ided partial funding for a few cities and counties that applied. Hercules was lucky enough to secure a $6.5 million grant that provides about two-thirds ofthe necessary funding. Thanks to a donation ofland worth $800,000, the city must raise about $3.4 million locally. That's an awful lot ofbake sales. It's Other ways to contribute include naming opportunities and not that we haven't had library service before. A room in the Fill-a-ShelfBook Campaign. It has been estimated the Historic Clubhouse served as a library from 191 3 to that the opening day collection will cost $600,000. So if 1970, followed by the Bookmobile. But full library service you've got a particular interest - science, mt, children, in a building dedicated to that use? Nope ... we ' re the ethnic, poetry, science fiction, travel, you can sponsor a only city in Contra Costa County that does not have a 'shelfin your subject for $1,000. Residents also have the library branch. So we are more than ready for the 2 1,500 option ofdesignating the Hercules Community Library sq. ft. one-story building that will become the County's Foundation in their United Way contributions. largest branch. (Article continued on page 4.) Fall 2005 Herculean 3 �City Scene Hercules Community Library Foundation Library Continued Sections ofthe library will also be named for contributors. Donors at prescribed levels can have their names etched on a wall on what is sure to be the library's most exciting section, the interior courtyard known as the Sky Garden. Louise Rice-Lawson, the City's Director OfEconomic Development, is the person to see about these opportunities (245­ 6502). For regular updates on the library's progress and coming events, check out the Hercules Community Library Foundation web site at www.herculeslibrary.com. DISC ODYS SEY music for all occasions Neil Serrano DJ / Vocalist (510) 799-9368 DISCODYSSEY@YAHOO.COM 4 Fall 2005 Herculean �City Scene Hercules Community Library Foundation Library Continued Sections of the library will also be named for contributors. Donors at prescribed levels can have their names etched on a wall on what is sure to be the library's most exciting section, the interior courtyard known as the Sky Garden. Louise Rice-Lawson, the City's Director OfEconomic Development, is the person to see about these opportunities (245­ 6502). For regular updates on the library's progress and coming events, check out the Hercules Community library Foundation web site at www.herculeslibrary.com. DISC ODYSSEY music for all occasions Neil Serrano DJ I Vocalist (510) 799-9368 DISCODYSSEY@YAHOO.COM 4 Fall 2005 Herculean �City Scene Hanna Ranch Elementary School Before & After School Program (K-Sth Grades) Hanna Ranch Child Care provides a nurturing, caring environment with a variety of age-appropriate activities and events. We proudly boast of our Homework Club and Contracts, Small Group Tutoring Program and Weekly Clubs. We now offer Music Lessons on site. Our talented, courteous staff is CPRlFirst Aid certified and trained to provide the ultimate child care services. This prestigious site is located at 2480 Refugio Valley Road on the site of Hanna Ranch Elementary School, in a quiet, serene lush green environment. We promote health and wellness, nutritious snacks, am & crafts and a variety of exh ilarating activities, before and after school fo r kindergartners through the fifth grade. Our goal is to create a pleasant, fun, secure, caring environment. Sign up today while space is still a ailable. Join us where the benefits of enrollment are endless. Daily AM Hours: 6:3 0AM or 7:30AM to 8:30AM Daily PM Hours: School Dismissal to 5 :30PM or 6:30PM You may select a three (3) or five (5) day program An Annual Registration Fee of$40.00 is required Regi ster at the Community Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Rd, Hercules, CA 94547, (510) 799-8291 For monthly tuition fees, please review the fee schedule For more details contact: Beverly Dupree, Youth Service Coordinator (510) 245-4803 Willis L. Wade Sales Representative California State A utomobile Association Circle of Excellence Silver Achieuer 3060 Hilltop Ma ll Road Richmond, CA 94806- 1920 Tel 510-223-8080 Ext. 272 Fax 510-222-9947 willis wade@csaa.com California License No. 0175868 New Transportation Options for West County Residents Beginning this fall, WestCAT will be implementing two new transportation options for the residents of the service area: The Contra Costa College Connection and the Hercules­ San Francisco Transbay service. The Contra Costa College Connection is a new service funded by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) through a Low Income Flexible Transportation (LIFT) grant to provide service from the Hercules Transit Center to Contra Costa College. The service will operate weekdays only from approximately 7:30 a.m. to 9:45 p.m., at hourly interval s and will have timed connections with local Route 11 . Final schedules will be available by the last week ofAugust. Please visit WestCAT's website at www.westcat.org for up to date information on this new service or call us at (510) 724-7993. The Hercules-San Francisco Transbay Service is a one­ year pilot project funded by a Regional Measure 2 grant. The service is a weekday commuter service to the Transbay Terminal in San Francisco that will operate every 30 minutes between the hours of5:3 0 to 9:40 a.m., and 4:00 to 8:25 p.m. approximately. The service will start on Willow Aven ue in Rodeo in the morning, travel through Victoria By The Bay neighborhood to the Hercules Transit Center before departing to the San Francisco Transbay Terminal via the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane. In the afternoon, service will start from the San Francisco Transbay Terminal directly to the Hercules Transit Center, continuing to the Victoria By The Bay neighborhood, and ending on Willow Avenue. The service will feature timed connections with Route 15 on Willow Avenue and with the remaining local routes at the Hercules Transit Center. Final schedules will be .availab le by the last week of August. Please visit WestCAT's website at www.westcat.org for up to date information on this new service or call us at (510) 724­ 7993. Fall 2005 Herculean 5 �Public Safety Hercules Police Department ,,~RCULES pOLICE ~ . -.· a .'. Officer Returns From Iraq ~. ii:'-' During his absence from Hercules Offi er Tafesse was named the Hercu les Police Department s Outstanding Officer ofthe Year, receiving recognition from the Hercules Rotary C lub, Pinole-Hercules E change Club and Richmond Elks Lodge and also recei ed an award from the California Highway Patrol and California State Automobile Association for Outstanding Achie ement in the area ofVehicle Theft Enforcement. The members ofthe Hercules Police Department are proud of Officer Tafesse's service to our country and grateful for his safe return. CRIME STOPPERS Hercules Police Officer Ezra Tafesse Police Officer Ezra Tafesse recently returned to work at the Hercules Police Department after thirteen months of active duty military service. Officer Tafesse, who is also a Staff Sergeant in the United StatesAnny Reserve, was called to active duty in May 2004. During his absence, StaffSergeant Tafesse served at Fort Bliss, Texas, Fort Huachuka, Arizona, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and spent four months in Iraq. He was named the Outstanding Non­ Commissioned Officer ofthe Quarter for the Joint Task Force in Cuba earlier this year. StaffSergeant Tafe sse was awarded the Joint Services Commendation M edal, Joint Services Achievement Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve M edal and two National Defense Medals for his military service. 6 Fall 2005 Herculean West Contra Costa C rime Stopper s maintains a tip line for people to assist lav enforcement in solving crimes. Persons calling the "tipline" can remain anonymous and may recei e a cash reward iftheir information helps 01 e a case. TIP LINE - 799-8255 �Public Safety Hercules Police Department - - - - - - - - - - - -- -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- -- - Commander's Cup Award - April 2005 cooperation of the subject. After over 30 minutes of negotiation, Officer Russell succeeded in persuading the woman to slide the knife under the bathroom door to him, open the door and surrender. Officer Russell's patience, perseverance and compassion were decisive in resolving this incident without harm to the woman or responding officers. His calm and professional demeanor, along with his ability to make his conversation "personal," are attributes worthy of commendation and emulation by everyone on the department. Congratulations, Officer Russell, for your outstanding effort here! Officer Lumus Russell III Officer Lumus Russell III is awarded the Patrol Division Commander's Cup for his outstanding service in preventing a suicide on Thursday, April 28, 2005. On the above date, shortly before 1130 hours, Hercules Officers were dispatched to a report ofa suicidal subj ect who had locked herself in the bathroom of her Forest Run residence. The subject had a large butcher knife held with the point toward her stomach and threatened to kill herself Officer Russell and Reserve Officer Vasquez were the first officers on the scene. Officer Russell contacted the suicidal woman by speaking to her through the locked bathroom door. He was able to engage her in conversation and establish an initial rapport. He learned her name and the reasons she was upset, all the while distracting her from further acts to harm herself CONTRA COSTA CRISIS CENTER The Contra Costa Crisis Center offers the following programs: 24-Hour Crisis Hotlines- suicide (800-833-2900), grief (800-837 -1818), homeless (800-808-6444) , child abuse (925-646-180), and elder abuse (877-839-4347) Grief Counseling - indivdual and group counseling for children, teens and adults who are mourning the death of a loved one. Homeless Services - intake, assessment and referral to county homeless shelters. Youth Violence Prevention - School violence tipline (8 00-863-7600) to report weapons on campus , homicidal or suicidal threats or other behavior possibly leading to violence. Classroom presentations available. Using patient calm and reassurance, Officer Russell shared personal stories about himself, gaining the trust and Fall 2005 Herculean 7 �Public Safety Hercules Police Department Commander's Cup Award - June 2005 assumed that role. He relayed information to other officers on the sceneand eventually succeeded in talking the subject out of the house unarmed. His ability to remain calm and professional and his ability to co mmunicate were instrumental in bringing this incident to a peaceful and safe resolution. Congratulations to Officer Ian Baisas for a job-well-done! Hercules Welcomes New Officer Officer Ian Baisas Officer Ian Baisas was awarded the Police Department Commander's Cup for his handling of a life threatening incident in the month of June 2005. During this period he was assigned to the Patrol Division's A Team . On June 25 , 2005 , Hercules officers res ponded to a residence on the 100 block of Starling for a report of a subject threatening to commit suicide. As officers checked the side and rear of the residence, Officer Baisas saw a male subject sitting on the couch in th e family room. Officer Baisas instructed the subject to open the rear siding glass door and he refused . The subject then pulled two large knives from under his jacket and held them to his chest and stomach , sayin g that he wanted to die. Officer Baisas engaged the subject in conversation and learned he was distraught over his recent break up with his wife. During this conversation, the subj ect walked to the kitchen and consumed a handful of prescription drugs. The subject returned to the living room and sat on the couch, still holding the knives against his bod y. Officer Baisas continued to talk with the subject for over 30 minutes and established a rapport to the point of persuading him to put the knives' down and exit the residence. The subject was then detained and transported to the County Crises Center in Marti nez. Officer Baisas handled this incident exceptionally well. He immediately recognized the need for negotiations and 8 Fall 2005 Herculean Officer Joe Vasquez Officer Joseph Vasquez joined the ranks of the Hercules Police Department on June 27, 2005. Prior to being hired , he worked as a Reserve Police Officer for the department. His first assignment will be to the Patrol Division for thirteen weeks offield training. Upon completion offield training, he will assume police officer duties on one of the department's patrol teams. Officer Vasquez gra duated from the Napa Valley College Police Academy in Decemb er 2003, was elected Vice President of his class and received theOutstanding Athlete Award. Officer Vasquez is a West Contra Costa County native. He graduated from De Anza High School and also attended Contra Costa Com munity College. He is married and has four children . The Hercules Police Department is proud to welcome Officer Vasquez as a member of our team. �Public Safety Hercules. Police Department Police Explorer Attends FBI Academy Training Sergeant Joanna Lewis of the Hercules Police Explorer Post recently attended an eight day training course at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Every other year, outstanding Law Enforcement Explorers are selected throughout the nation to attend this Explorer Leadership Academy sponsored by the FBI, DEA, US Army and US Marshals; Joanna and 28 other explorers, who came fro m 18 states ranging from California to Connecticut, saw first hand what it takes to become an FBI agent. This eight day academy, which was conducted on July 2nd through 9 th, allows explorers from around the country to explore different fields offederallaw enforcement as well as teach them the necessary skills needed to become an effective leader. While at the Academy, Joanna Ii ed in the same dorms as new FBI agents and went through some ofthe exact training that a new agent would face. The training included Hogan 's Alley, a fully functional town used to teach agents how toreact in real life situations. Actors are used to ro le play in the mock town so trainees experience real-life problem solving. Other training included water survival and fire arms training. Joanna and her fellow explorers learned how to use their pants as a flotation device as well as how to properly fire both an MP5 submachine gun and a Glock 22 pistol, which are the weapons used by FBI field agents. The explorers also attended seminars about leadership and ethics. Joanna also met the Director of the FBI, Robert S. Mueller III during her visit. She visi ted the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and was selected to participate in laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. Only the be~t explorers in the United States are selected to attend this prestigious program. Congratulations Joanna! Explorer Sergeant Lewis (left) at the Tomb ofthe Unknown Soldier Fall 2005 Herculean 9 �Public Safety ,,£RCULES pOLICE a Hercules Police Department Yield to Pedestrians-It's the Law Hercules Police and Public Works staff members have received an increasing number ofcomplaints that motorists are failing to yield to pedestrians using the crosswalk on Sycamore Avenue and Civic Dri e as well as other locations throughout the City. Reports like these are particularly disturbing, since the cross alk: at S camore and Civic is a popularly traveled route for Hercules seniors who live at the Arbors or visit the Senior Center. Hercules Police have targeted this area for selected enforcement against motorists who fail to ield to pedestrians walking in the crosswalk. Sixteen traffic citations were issued during the last enforcement effort The fine for thi offense is $340.00. The Public Works Department recently erected solar powered, flashing pedestrian warning signs on Sycamore A:. en: e at the Civic Drive crosswalk:. Further traffic controls will be reviewed as the new Eden Housing and Hercules Library projects near completion. In the meantime, Hercules police officers will be conducting increased enforcement efforts at this crosswalk: and other locations as well. Hercules motorists are encouraged to pay attention and yield to pedestrians in crosswalks; you might save life! 10 Fall 2005 Herculean e' �Public Safety "lRCULES POLICE e Hercules police Department Beware of Scams and Schemes The police department received over one hundred reports of fraud during the first six months of this year. Most incidents have involved identity theft, credit card or check fraud . While information about prevention and response to these common forms of fraud has become wide ly p ub licized, there h ave bee n seve ral other scam s successfully waged against Hercules residents that deserve reporting. Fraud cases involving the use of the internet are becoming increasingly common. In three separate cases this year, resi dents were scammed through ads they placed on the Craigs list website advertising a room for rent. In this scheme, the suspect responds to the ad claiming that they are trying to relocate from another state or in one case from Nigeria. The suspect sends a counterfeit money order for several more months rent than the landlord is asking for as deposit. The suspect later contacts the landlord claiming a hardship and requesting return of all but the usual first month's deposit. After the landlord returns a genuine money order they are informed by the bank that the original money order was counterfe it. The loss in each case was approximately $2,500. Persons advertising a vehicle on the internet should be aware ofa similar scam in which the fraud suspect contacts the seller posing as sort of a middle man and claiming to have a buyer for the vehicle in another state. The suspect sends a counterfeit cashier's check for several thousand dollars more than the price of the vehicle. The suspect requests that the seller return the extra funds to cover the cost of having the vehicle transported to the buyer. Again, the plan is that money is sent to the suspect before the original check is determined to be counterfeit. Citizens should be wary of complicated purchase arrangements requiring the return of funds. There are many other schemes in which the perpetrator gains the victim's confidence through the art ofpersuasion. One very old scheme that still occurs with success is known as the Pigeon Drop. There are many variations of the Pigeon Drop, all ofwhich offer financial gain for the victim and play into their sense of greed. In one variation of the con, the victim is approached near their bank by a suspect claiming to have found a large sum of money. A second suspect might approach claiming to be an authority figure offering advice on what to do. The suspect offers to split the money with the victim after a reasonable period of time, but only if the victim is willing to add some of their own money as a sign ofgood faith. In June of this year, an elderly victim lost $ 10,000 after she was approached by two con artists at a Hercules shopping center that engaged her in a similar scenario. Though the Internet provides a new avenue for criminal behavior, it is also a tremendous resource for learning more about protecting yourself from becoming a victim ofa scam. More informa,tion about fraud and other scams can be found on the American Association of Retired People (AARP) at www.aarp.org. Asimple rule to follow for avoiding a scam is if it seems too good to be true, it probably is! PSYCHOLOGIST Beverly Scherf, Ph.D. (510) 799-7495 Problem-solving approach for stress management, communication issues, anxiety, depression and trauma. Various insurance plans accepted. 1500 Sycamore Ave., Suite B9-B Lic: PSY 16604 Fall 2005 Herculean I1 �CITY OF HERCULES 5th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser When: Friday, October 14, 2005 Where: Franklin Canyon Golf Course , Highway 4, Hercules, California Play: Texas Scramble Entry Fee of $ 130. 00 per Golfer includes: Gr een fee, Cart fee , Lunch, Dinner, Range Balls , Prizes and lots of FlD:! SCHEDULE 11 :00 A.M. Check ~ in, Gift Bag & Putting Contest 1:00 P. M . Shotgun 5:30 P .M. No Host Refreshments 6: 00 P .M. D inner, Awards & Raffle Prizes CITY OF HERCULES *** 5T H ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM *** Friday, September 30, 2005 Deadline fOJ; entry forms Name of Team Captain or Player 1 Name of Player 2 Address Name of Player 3 City Name of Player 4 Phone No. Amount enclosed $_ _ _ _ _ __ Make Check Payable to: City of Hercule Mail to the Attention: Claudette ade 111 Civi Drive Hercules. CA 94547 ***Net Proceeds Benefit the City of Hercules Mentorship & Junior Golf Program *** For infonnation contact Claudette at 510.799.8234, email: cwade@cLhercules.ca. us, Fax: 510.799.2521 12 Fall 2005 Herculean �CITY OF HERCULES 5th Annual GolfTournament Fundraiser When : Friday, October 14, 2005 Where: Franklin Canyon Golf Course, Highway 4, Hercules, California Play: Texas Scramble Entry Fee of $130.00 per Golfer includes: Green fee, Cart fee, Lunch, Dinner, Range Balls, Prizes and lots ofFl£\! SCHEDULE 11 :00 A.M. Check-in, Gift Bag & Putting Contest 1 :00 P.M . Shotgun 5:30 P.M. No Host Refreshments 6:00 P.M. Dinner, Awards & Raffle Prizes CITY OF HERCULES 5T H ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER *** *** OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM Friday, September 30, 2005 Deadline fot: entry forms Name of Team Captain or Player 1 Name of Player 2 Address Name of Player 3 City Name of Player 4 Phone No. Amount enclosed $_ _ _ _ _ __ Make Check Payable to: City of Hercules Mail to the Attention: Claudette Wade III Civic Drive Hercules. CA 94547 ***Net Proceeds Benefit the City of Hercules Mentorship & Junior Golf Program *** For information contact Claudette at 510.799.8234, email: cwade@cLhercules.ca.us, Fax: 510.799.252 1 12 Fall 2005 Herculean �Annual Golf Tournam ent Fundraiser Sponsorship Agr eement The City of Hercules 5th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser will be held on Friday, October 14, 2005 at Franklin Canyon Golf Course, Hercules, California. Sponsor's Name Address City & Zip Contact person's name and phone number Sponsorship Hole(s): D Bronze $100 1 Hole D Silver $200 2 Holes D Gold $300 3 Hoies D Platinum $500 5 Holes For sponsorship hole signs print or type the information. Deadline for this information is September 30, 2005. Please make checks payable to: City of Hercules Mail to: City of Hercules Claudette Wade 111 Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 For infonnation call Claudette Wade at 5 10-799-8234 Fa'X: 510-799-2521 email:cwade@ci.hercules.ca. us Thank you for your support! Fall 2005 Herculean 13 �We Install: ~ \* Ra dios * Speakers * .A m ps * Alarms * an d More! k from 8:00am - 8:00pm.,. 14 Fall 2005 Herculean �. ------. . -------. . . -.. -r--. . . . . ---. . . , - --- --­--. . -=- - . . -~ - , -Free I: -$100 :: :! -6ree : Teeth Whitening tor New Patients. :. Initial Exam and .. Invisalig~r,.OOnsultation , (After .initial exam, x-rays, deaning cleaning inoluding.4 J~ .. :snQ any necessary dental treatment :1 X-Rays. tor patients I • Valid for new.patients 18 years .and l: without insurance. ~ oldt;!r. Not all patients are candidates :. '. _________________ L ___________ ~ ___ _ _ __ ____ _ ___ for whitening) ,' :1 .. . . I: Ii , .... , ... .. . " ... ul1 .... U.UIIU """ ' 111' .. . 11.... 11 ..11"....'..... .." .......... ,' u .. , j I , .. .. ", . .... " •• • " .... " .. UH· . .... " . ...... ' .. .. ,,,. , .,, " ",''' ,. " , U•• " ,u .. , ." · ··u .... , .. . ... ,' , .. .. , .... "'11 . " . .. ...... _ : " ,it .. " ....... " ..... " ' IIU" .. , .,,,, ,, ,,,, ~ (510) 741-7788 500 Alfred Nobel Drive, Suite 145 Hercules, CA 94547 - ­ -­ .- ­ •. .. -- - Yjlur ,Sda1lt~tlOnl8Jl.l.tt.etlMlJY.1 --­- - - ­ - Fall 2005 Hercu lean - - I5 �breakthrough piano method from Australia opens musical doors for everyone Simply Music® is a remarkable , A ustralian-developed piano and keyboard program that has beginning students - children , teens, adults and seniors playing great-sounding pop, blues , classi cal and accompaniment pieces - immediately - from their very first lessons. Traditional lessons, for the most part, req uire that students first learn to read music as the means of learning how to play. This 'read first, play later' approa ch is slow and frustrating , and far too many students never acquire the ability to play. In fact, many lose their desire to learn altogether. T hink of Simply Music as being like learning to talk. We all talked for years before we learned how to read and spell. It's the same with our program . We delay the music read ing process a nd start by showing you how to play fantastic music - immediately. Beginning students , with no attention on having to read music, are free to relate directly to the piano, and within months easily and naturally begin to establish a 'hands-on' and personal 'feeling ' for the instrument as they build a play-list that includes popular, classical, blues and jazz styles, as well as develop the ability to play chords and modern accompaniments. Unlike learning by rote, this program is tactile , experiential, and multi­ sensory, with students being physicall y, visually and aurally fully absorbed. A fter building a repertoire of 30 to 50 pieces covering a broad range of musica l styles, students go on to learn how to read music, their ability to play so well providing a powerful fou ndation for learn ing the more formal aspects of music education. Learning with a teacher is ideal for those who like the structure of having someone to report to each week, and would benefit from partiCipating in private or group lessons under the guidance of a trained and accredited Simply Music teacher. Students attend lessons on a weekly basis, and receive professionally prepared audiovisual and printed materials. These are a supplement to the learning process and are designed to ensure the students' success. For those with extensive prior experience a suitable teacher can tailor this remarkable program to meet you r specific needs. Laura Cheung Licensed Simply Music Teacher Hercules, CA www.simplymusic.net http://www. musikwithlaura .com 16 Fall 2005 Herc ulean '~t 83 years of age, this wonderful program has given my life a dimension that has brought me much joy and satisfaction. The experience of Simply Music has helped me to cope with stress, and even sadness. I have been most fortunate and blessed to have had the experience of Simply Music." Sara Larmer Meuse "After two years of being very frustrated with other programs, we have found one that works and that my daughter enjoys tremendously. The results are wonderful. Tammie Duke D "My daughter is only 7 years old with no previous music knowledge. Our experience has absolutely surpassed our expectations. Recently she played a well-known song in front of 100 people and she brought the house down. n Marsha Goodstein Free Introd uctory Sessions Find out more about Simply Music ® 5107240818 "My boys are 8 and to. They've had just 12 lessons with Simply Music and already know 12 songs. Not just 'Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star' and 'Mary Had A Little Lamb', but real music. The boys are already playing the blues. They think they're hot stuff." Rebecca Neis Simply musIc Call 510 724 0818 for reservations, dates and times �GRACE ABARIENTOS OB: - OWNER - NOTARY 18 YEARS EXPERIENCE .. AREA SPECIALIST CONSISTENT TOP PRODUCER AWARDEE (510) 799-1670 SAVE MORE ON MY 3% LIS'fING FEE ANNOUNCEMENT INRlAM YOU THAT WE HAVE 1500 SYCAMORE AVENUE, SUITE HERCULES, CA 94547 TEL (510) 245 .. 3800 FAX # (510) 799 .. 7372 EMAIL: .com CELL: (510)507-9555 usr· 8m • GET A IDAN 0 RD'INAN TBR01J • a "IIECEI\T * J'III~ APPRASSAl (REBATE) • FUU. SERVICE REAl ESTATE co. • RESIDENTIAl. . COMNeMCIAL .. 'NVESMENTS . LAND • PROPERty EVAUJAl10N • • MORTGAGE PREQUAUFiCATION INTERNET MARKE1lNOEXPOSURE HOME STAG SERVICE *REFI 1 YEAR HOME WMRAHTY • NOTARY * • .. SIGN POST & FLYEA sox you for yow contJnued T t SUCCE88F\l.. YEARS and I * MORTGAGES * T, LOYALTY NO ULTlPLE USTING SEfMCE a. REFERRALS for oonttnue SERVWG YOU BE1 rER. Fall 2005 Herculean 17 �Recreation & Community Services Community Recreation Department Staff Directory 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules EVentS Recreation Manager-Child Care/Senior Center/ Tiny Tot Services ... ...................... ....... .. .................... Marsha Reynolds Phone: (510) 799-8239 email: marsha.reynolds@ci.hercules.ca.us Recreation Manager-Recreation Classes/Facilities/ Sports ....................................................................................Greg Dwyer Phone: (51 0) 799-8293 email : gdwyer@ci. hercules .ca.us Recreation Manager-Community Events/AquaticslYouth/Teen Programs ....................... ......................................... ..... ..Pedro Jimenez Phone: (51 0) 799-8228 email: pjimenez@ci.hercules.ca.us Administrative Secretary.. ....... ....... ......... ......... ...... ..... .. ...Jenny Smith Phone: (51 0) 799-8230 email: jenny.smith@ci. hercules.ca .us Sports/Facility Coordinator........ ..... ............. ... ............. Brandon Ikeda Phone: (510) 799-8295 email:bikeda@ci .hercules.ca.us (> ~; Calendar for 2005-06 ::~ ~ 6th Annual TeenIYouth Council Halloween Haunted House..................... ........ ..................October31 ,2005 Community Clean-up Day..............................November 19, 2005 Holiday Tree Lighting.. .. .............................December 2,2005 Citywide Garage Sale......................... ApriI29, 2006 Aquatics/Concessions Coordinator.... ........... ..Alexandra Johnson Phone: (510) 799-8229 email: ajohnson@ci.hercules.ca.us TYC. Senior Citizens Appreciation Luncheon...........................May 7, 2006 Senior Center/Community Events Coordinator............................ ... ........................................Janet Bewley Phone: (51 0) 799-8219 email: janet.bewley@ci.hercules.ca.us 28th Annual Cultural Festival.. ............................................June 3 &4, 2006 TeenlYouth Coordinator............ .......................... .....Janine Shaheed Phone: (510) 799-8294 emai l: jshaheed@ci.hercules.ca.us ONLINE REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS: Child Care Coordinators WWW.CI.HERCULES.CA.US Beverly Dupree ......... ..... .... ...... .. ...... ......... ...... ..... ...... ..(51 0) 245-4803 Hanna Ranch Childcare email: bdupree@ci.hercules .ca.us Robin Williams...................... .................. ..... .... .. .. .......(51 0) 799-8259 Lupine Ch ildcare emai l: rwill iams@ci .hercules.ca.us Gwendolyn Windham .... ............................................ (51 0) 799-8224 Ohlone Chi ldcare email: gwindham@ci.hercules. ca .us · I.'~. CLICK ON "RECREATION" CLICK ON "RECREATION CLASSES" CLICK ON "ON LI NE REG IST RAT ION FORM" IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL (S 10) 799-8291 . 18 Fall 2005 Herculean I" . .~ �Rental Facilities FACILITY RENTALS Whether you are hosting a wedding reception, birthday party, or any other special occasion, the Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department invites you to share you r precious moments in any of our available facilities. WELCOME! For detailed information on rental fees, date availability, and application procedures please call (5 10) 799-8291. You may pick up a facility rental application at the Community/Swim Center during normal business hours. Reservations will be received on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations will also be taken no more than one year in advance, and no less than one month prior to the event date. The following is a list of facilities we have available: Foxboro Community Center: Located at 1025 Canterbury Avenue. Maximum capacity of 48. One small assembly room, restrooms, large outdoor park area, tennis and basketball courts. This facility does not have kitchen facilities. Ohlone Community Center: Located at 190 Turquoise Drive, adjacent to Ohlone Park. Maximum capacity of 75. One medium size assembly room, residential kitchen ,outdoor patio and indoor/outdoor restrooms. Hercules Senior Center: Located at 11 1 Civic Drive, adjacent to the City Hall Civic Center Plaza. Maximum capacity of 100. One large assembly room, includes kitchen, lobby area, outdoor patio area with BBQ, restrooms and parking. Hercules Community/Swim Center: Located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Maximum capacity of 300. One large assembly room, stage, two multi-purpose rooms, commercial kitchen, lobby area, outdoor patio area, restrooms and parking. Community Center Gymnasium: Available for volleyball/ basketball rentals for private games of individuals or company events! Indudes sports equipment, portable bleachers, restrooms, outdoor patio area and parking. Forgamesltoumaments insurance is required. Refugio Valley Park Gazebo: Good for outdoor weddings. Scenic view with easy access. Electricity available, rental does not indude tables or chairs. Woodfield, Ohlone, and Hanna Ballfield Rentals: Available for private or company rentals. There is a two hour minimum on all field rentals. Rental of the fields does not include sports equipment or field preparations. NEW POLICY FOR INFLATABLE STRUCTURES AT CITY PARKS A reservation is required to use any Inflatable Play Structures (JUMPERS) in all Hercules Parks. Reservation pennits and park site maps may be acquired through the Hercules Parks and Recreation Department (510) 799-8291. Inflatable play structures Uumpers) and their associated generators are only allowed in the designated lawn areas, from 10:00am through 6:00pm underthe following conditions: 1. A maximum of two (2) inflatable play structures Uumpers) allowed per park per day. 2. They must be rented from a company that has a minimum $1,000,000 commercial general liability insurance. The rental company's insurance agent must provide to the City, prior to your event, a certificate of insurance that shows the City of Hercules as an "additional insured" for the park and then date of the event. All rental guidelines regarding use ofthe jumper must be followed. 3. You must provide adult supervision of jumper use at all times. 4. Inflatable play structures Uumpers) require electricity to operate. Please arrange with your rental company before the date of your event, the city does not provide generators or electricity. Where portable generators are used, please ensure that the generator and inflatable play structures Uumper) are located within the designated lawn area. 5. The rental company must install the inflatable play structure Uumper) without driving a motorized vehicle into the park. They will need to use a cart, hand-truck or similar method of transportation. 6. The inflatable play structures Uumpers) must be placed on the designated grass area and situated so that its entrance is at least eight (8) feet away fromany object that might hurt an occupant who falls out. The maximum space allowed for the inflatable play structures Uumpers) is 20' x 20'. For safety reasons, inflatable play structures Uumper) should not be located on hard surfaces (such as concrete). Be sure that you have en extension cord long enough to cover the required distance and do not plan to lay an extension cord across a sidewalk or pathway. 7. During anytime of the event City staff may check your set-up and may ask you to move your inflatable play structures Uumper) and/or your portable generator to a different location, please cooperate with them 8. Infl atable play structures Uumpers) are not allowed in parks overnight. 9. In caseof emergency or injury, ca1l 911. The Parks and Recreation Department office hours are Mondaythrough Thursday 1O:OOam ­ 6:00pm and Fridays 10:00am - 5:00pm. Outside of these hours you can call the same number and leave a message. For problems outside of normal work hours please call (51 0) 799-8297 or (51 0) 812-7580, they will contact the appropriate party for response. If there is no answer please leave amessage withnature of the problem and what park you're located in. Fall 2005 Herculean 19 �Classes .. .. . • . . .. MUSICTOGETHER® BASIC FIRST AID TRAINING This class is perfect for anyone needing to be certified in First Aid and CPR. Medic First Aid is a basic 6 hour training course which allows the participant to fu nction with one consistent set of priorities in a medical emergency. The training is accomplished in seven modules of instruction, participants will receive a wallet card and certificate of completion. Please bring a bag lunch. (This class is not an infant class, or for Health Care Providers or Day Care Providers, please see listing for other classes). Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Press Room Delucchi 's First Aid Training Certified Instructors $58 Res/$63 Non-Res, (this includes a $5 materials fee for certification packet and handbook. 21 517-B Sat 10/08 8:00am-2:00pm BASICFIRST AID TRAINING FOR INFANTS, CHILDREN & ADULTS This is the perfect class for people needing to be certified for infant, children and adult first aid and CPR. Medic First Aid for infants, children and adults is a basic 7-hour training course in emergency care. CPR and other important emergency care skills are combined in the course, which allows the participant to function with one consistent set of priorities in a medical emergency. The training is accomplished in seven modules of instruction, students will receive a wallet card and certificate of completion. Please bring a bag lunch . Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Press Room Delucchi's First Aid Training Certified Instructors $58 Res/$63 Non-Res, (this includes a $5 materials fee for certification packet and handbook. 21508-B Sat 09/10 8:00am-3:00pm *Fees subject to change, with 30 day notice 20 Fall 2005 Herculean This is a research based, developmentally appropriate music and movement curriculu m designed for newborns through preschoolers and the adults who love them! The program allows children to participate at their own levels in mixed age classes . Classes are informal and filled with child-like play to encourage experimentation. Families are encouraged to experience music through songs, rhythm chants, fingerplays, movement, dance and instrument play, including a free-choice play along jam session where parents and children experiment and improvise freely. Parents participation is essential, and acting as models in class, learn how to encourage and nurture thei r child 's musical development. Families receive home materials that's there to keep, so that they can continue the musical activities at home (music on CD and cassette, a beautifully illustrated songbook--Price for music kit is included in the registration fee) as we ll as a parent education guide. Join instructor Debbi Buegeleisen for a delightful joumey into the world of Music Together! Summer session meets for six well-paced weekly 45 minute classes. Additional siblings receive a discount and siblings under 8 months may attend free , (as long as they attend with a registered sibling and are under 8 months at the time of reg istering or th e class). TRY FREE DEMO CLASSES ONWEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST FROM 10:30AM - 11:OOAM! Location: Foxboro Com munity Center Fee: $1 07 Res/$1 12 Non-Res, (Sibling over 8 months old is $57 Res/$63 Non-Res. Registration fee includes the CD and Cassette music kit!) 11539-A *9/28-1217 10:00am-10:45am 11539-B *9/28-1 217 11:00am-11 :45am *No class on 11/23 �Classes ROMPER GYM (AGES 2 - 4) YOUTH OIL PAINTING Romper Gym is designed especially for the two - four year olds who want to explore but req uire parental assistance and encouragement. Matthew Silveria brings over 12 years ofmotivating and training experience to assist parents in instructing their children to balance, control movement and grow in this upbeat experience. Planning a Birthday Party? Ask aboutour Tumbling Party Special! For ages 7-17 years, you will have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors. You will also learn about lig hts, shadows, and composition perspective. Work at your own pace, w hile making new friends and developing new talents. There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply information will be provided when registering. Location: Instructor: Fee: Location: Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $49 Res/$52 Non-Res *(Noclasson 10/01 , 11/26) 21526-B Sat 09/17-10122 31526A Sat 11112-12117 9:00a~9 :45am 9:00am-9:45am Community/Swim Center Maria S.C. Davi $42 Res/$45 Non-res 31 521-A Tues 31521-B Fri (*No class on 11 /25) *10/1 8-1 2116 *1 0/21-1 2116 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm TINY TUMBLERS (AGES 4 - 6) ADULT OIL PAINTING Enjoy the fun while developing body awareness. This class is designed for ch ildren ages 4 through 6 and leads students to learn stretches, rolls, balance and cartwheels in a playful and safe environment. Planning a Birthday Party? Ask about our Tumbling Party Special! Have fun wh ile learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors. You will also learn about lights, shadows, and co mposition perspective. Work at your own pace, while developing talents that you have been wishing to accomplish for years. There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply information will be provided when registering. Location: Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $49 Res/$52 Non-Res *(No class on 10/01, 11/26) 21522-B Sat 09/17 -10/22 Sat 11112-12117 31522-A Location: Instructor: Fee: 10:00am-10:45am 10:00am-10:45am GYMNASTICS (AGES 7 &UP) This fun-filled class is designed for children 7 and older, and for advanced tumbling students, who are preparing for a more advanced gymnastics experience. Emphasis will be on balance, coordination, flexibility and strength . Planning a Birthday Party? Ask aboutourTumbling Party Special! Location : Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Com munity Center Matthew Silveria $49 Res/$52 Non-Res *(No class on 10/01, 11126) Sat 09/17-10/22 21523-B 31523-A Sat 11/12-1 2117 Community/Swim Center Maria S.C. Davi $42 Res/$45 Non-res Tues 3151 6-B (*No class on 11/25) 10/18-12116 1:00pm-3:30pm You now can reg ister at the comfort o f your own hom e! Reg ister Online @ www.ci .hercules .ca .us 11 :00am-11 :45am 11 :OOam-1 1:45am *Fees subject to change, with 30 day notice Fall 2005 Herculean 21 �Classes .. ' . . .. • • .. BALLROOM DANCE CLASS MACARENA PLUS I NDIAN DANCE FOR ALL AGES Each 90 minute class will be devoted to a smooth dance (foxtrot, waltz, etc.); and a latin dance (cha cha, mambo, rumba, etc.). These classes are desig ned for beginner to low­ intermediate students and will focus on basic steps and patterns, as well as technique, styling and proper dance etiquette. Classes are taught by 8arbara Corey, who has been teaching dance and exercise classes in Southern CA and the East 8 ay Area for the past 23 years. She is certified through Irvine Valley College, AFMand is a member of IDEA (International Dance Exercise Association). Registration must be complete by the Friday before the first Class starts with yoga stretch and ends with cool down. Learn basic arm, hip and neck movement,footwork and hand gestures of Macarena and Indian dance . Students should wear comfortable clothing or hula skirt and veil (which can be purchased from instructor). Also learn how to wear a Sari (Indian dress). All fitness levels are welcome. 0 experience needed. Please email instructor for questions or concerns at jain17@juno.com. .. k~ session starts. Location: Time: Fees: Hercules Senior Center 6:30pm-8:00pm Couple Rates: $88 Res/$96 Non-Res Single Rates: $52 Res/$56 Non-res 41504-A 41504-8 Tues Tues 09/13 - 10104 10/25 - 11/15 YOGA CLASS FOR ALL AGES Class starts with "OM" chanting and ends with "OM Shanti (peace)". In th is class, students will learn yoga postures. Yoga is for the fl exibility of you r entire body (hands, neck, spine, knees and feet) and relaxation of mind and body. Yoga promotes love, peace, happy, healthy, relaxing and long life. This yoga class is fun and good for fitness. Students should wear comfortable clothing. Please email instructor for questions or concerns at jain1 7@juno.com. Location: Fees: Min: $50 Res/$55 Non-Res Hercules Community Center (Press Room) 31 538-A 31 538-8 Sun Sun 5 students enrolled, Max 15 22 Fall 2005 Herculean 09/25 - 10123 10/30 - 11/27 12:00pm-1:OOpm 12:00pm-1 :OOpm Location: Fees: Min: $50 Res/$55 Non-Res 31544-A 31544-8 Sun Sun Hercules Community Center (Press Room) 5 students enrolled, Max 15 09/25 - 10/23 10/30 - 11/27 11 :00arn-12:00pm 11:00arn-12:00pm NORTH & SOUTH I NDIAN STYLE VEGETARIAN COOKING CLASS FOR AGES 18 &UP Learn to cook with vegetables, rice, roti (Indian bread), aloo parantha, veg i curry, pakora (mixed vegetables). samosa, bangan bharta (eggplant roasted and cooked with special spices). These dishes are easy, delicious. mouth watering, nutritious, simple and quick. We'll discuss cooking tips and information about Indian spices. Eat fresh food everyday and improve your health. After you take this class, you can cook at home for better health and long life. Class is easy and fu n. $25 Material Fee paid to instructor at fi rst class meeting. Deadline to register is the Friday before the first class. Please email instru ctor for questions or concerns at jain17@juno.com. Location: Fees: $50 Res/$55 Non-Res ($25 food fee paid to tVl in: instructor) 5 students enrolled, Max 30 21 540-A 21540-8 Sun Sun Hercules Community Center (Kitchen) 09/25 - 10/23 10/30 - 11/27 10:00am-11:OOam 10:00am-11 :OOam �2095 Salvio Street Concord, Ca 94520 Phone: (925) 798-0200 Fax: (925) 798-5520 3700 San Pablo Ave Ste. 5 Hercules, Ca 94547 (510) 724-4800 Phone (510) 724-8200 Fax Hercules Specialist Rose Preciado Broker (510) 385-5359 Nick Preciad Owner (510) 385-539 Visit us at: http://www.legacyhomesinc.net Your Local Real Estate & Home Loan Provider! 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Let the Power of Legacy's realty team be your complete real estate resource. As our Client, you should expect: - A Professional, Knowledgeable and Friendly sales team - Competitive Listing Rates - Azgressive Marketing Strategies - Creative Finance Solutions - Outstanding Value & Customer Service Call or stop by and visit us today! We are conveniently located in the Hercules Shoppin:.?; Plaza near Starbucks! �Classes .. . . . • . . • . . f • KARATE JUDO I j Judo is a martial art that concentrates primarily on throwing and grappling techniques. The striking and self-defense techniques are practiced only in Kata form. Judo has been an Olympic event since 1964. The instructor will take registration forall classes at any time during the sessions. If you wish to speak to the instructor prior to enrollment, you may call 799-9906, or you may visit the ~class. Location: Ohlone Community Center Instructor: Wayne Cunningham Fees: $51 Res/$54 Non-Res Monthly Fee $23 Res/$25 Non-Res additional family members Ages 5 th rough Ad ults - MonlWed Workout Hours: MonlWed 7:00-8:30pm 51519-C 51519-D 51519-E 51519-F 51519-G 51529-H September October November December January February; PUBLICSTARGAZING Come to our public stargazing program con ducted by experienced amateur astronomers for the benefit and enjoyment of sky watchers of all ages. If you are a teacher, bri ng your class; if a parent, bring your children. If yo u are an amateur astronomer, novice or expert, bring your own binoculars and telescopes and share your knowledge and enth usiasm. Please no smoking or alcoh ol. And no flashlights without a red fil ter. Dress warm. For more information, please call (510) 526-5974. On scheduled evenings, call (51 0) 799-8237 after 7:30pm. Instructor: David Harris, Lance Shaw, Walt Meadows Location : Foxboro Park Fees: Free of charge! Dates: 09/10,1 0101,1 1/05 Time: Saturdays at DUSK! *Weather permitting ! Partly cloudy OK! Are you or your child interested in leaming how to defend yourselves? Then come to me, Sensei Garcia! In my class, students wili leam the basic fighting skills of Karate, self-discipline, self-esteem and confidence in protectingthemselves. Sensei Garcia now offers Karate Class weapons training! Leamto use Nunchaku, Kamabo, and SaL Leam to be aKarate and Weapons Samurai, FREE! Must buy your own weapons through Sensei Garcia. If you are interested in a free 1 month trial offer, just bring mention this ad when registering. There is an additional fee for the complete uniform. All orders and payments for theuniform are taken by the instructor. Locations: Instructor: Fees: Wednesday Thursday Friday 51 529-C 51529-0 51529-E Wed Classes at Hercules SeniorCenter Thurs Classes at the Ohlone Center Fri Classes at Community/Swim Center Joe Garcia $68 Res/$72 Non-Res Monthly fee $40 Res/$44 Non-Res additional family members Beginners 5:00-6:00 pm Yellow Belt 6:00-7:00 pm Green Belts 7:00-8:00 pm All Belts Under 12yrs. old 5:00-6:00 pm Purple, Brown & Black Belts 6:00-7:00 pm 1stl3rd Fridays Kumite 6:30-7:30 pm 2nd/4th Fridays Weapons 6:30-7:30 pm September October November 51529-F December 51529-G January 51529-H February HERCULES LIBRARY CONNECTION! The City of Hercules has commenced a that is now available to Hercules residents. are now able to pick up reserved books in the Computer Center, located at the Hercules Community/Swim Center. Library cardholders will have access to library databases, the collection of the County Library system via two new computer terminais; search the Internet and request materials. All requested materials are sent to the Community/Swim Center site for pick up. A new library book drop has now been installed and is open 24 hours outside the Community Center. Look for details about the availability of this exciting new service as they become available on the Contra Costa County Library's home page (WW\f'J.ccclib.org), on flyers at nearby branch libraries and at the Hercules Swim Center. For more information, please call the Community/Swim Center at (510) 799-8291 . *Please allow 3-5 business days before picking up books. *Fees subject to change, with 30 day notice Fall 2005 Herculean 23 �Senior Services . .. HERCULES ON-GOING ACTIVITIES SENIORCENTER MONDAYS TaiChi Computer Classes Low Impact Exercise Goodie Store Lunch Folk Dancing 8:00am ­ 9:00am 9:00am -2:30pm 9:00am 10:30am 11 :45am 1:OOpm ­ $12.00 a month TUESDAYS Tai-Chi Art Class Lunch Advance Tap Hula Intermediate Tap BeginnerTap 8:30am 10:00am 11 :45am 1:OOpm ­ 2:00pm 2:00pm ­ 2:45pm 2:45pm-3:45pm 3:45pm-4:3Opm WEDNESDAYS Beads and Things High Rollers Card Club Lunch Yuei Ji Dance Class Chi Gung Class 10:00am 9:00am -4:00pm 11:45am 1:OOpm ­ 3:00pm 3:00pm-4:oopm THURSDAYS TaiChi High Rollers Card Club Lunch Bingo 8:00am 9:00am - 4:00pm 11:45am 1:00pm FRIDAYS TaiChi Low Impact Exercise Bingo For Goodies Lunch 8:00am 9:00am 10:30am 11:45am 111 CIVIC DRIVE (510)799-8219 Friends, Food, Fun and Companionship is what the Hercules Older Adult Program is all about. Join us for a day of activities or just come and relax for a while. Our program provides a variety of social and recreational activities in a friendly atmosphere where the emphasis is on hospitality. You will be warmly welcomed by our volunteer staff when you stop in to visit our center. The Hercules Older Adult program and support services are available to adults 50 and over. Our activities and programs welcome participation by adults of all ages on a space available basis. These services indude dasses, day trips, nutrition services, health screening services, multi-cultural enrichment, and much, much more! We strive to ensure a physically and emotionally comfortable environrnentfor all,as well as encouraging socialization with peers. Please drop in and say hello to our staff and volunteers Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Our centerwill provide you with updated information on current and upcoming activities and events. THE HERCULES SENIOR CENTER WELCOMES BACK.... BINGO, BINGO, AND MORE BINGO!!!! Welcome Back Bingo!!! Come join us for a fun evening of Bingo at the Hercules Senior Center. Evening bi ngo is held on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. o . 4D Location: Time: Days: Hercules Senior Center 11 1 Civic Drive, Hercules Doors open at 6:00pm Games start at 7:00pm 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month Bingo is open to the public. Adults ages 18 and up, NO MINORS PLEASE! 24 Fall 2005 Herculean $3JWeek $3l'Neek $3l'Neek $3l'Neek *Hercules Senior Center is the host to the C.C. Cafe Monday through Friday: suggested donation is $2.00 for ages 60 and older. For ages 59 and younger suggested donation is $3.75. Reservation must be made one day in advance before 12:30pm. DAY &EXTENDED TRIPS! We have day and extended trips! Please come by the Senior Center to pick up an informational flyer. WestCat tickets will be on sale on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at lO:30am. �•f Senior Services . .. ADULT TAP AND HULA DANCE CLASS Join us for fun and exercise!You will become adept at basic tap danae steps while leaming danae routines choreographed to music of the 30's, 40's and 50's. A new class being offered this Fall is Hula Hawaiian style. Carol Rose is a local instructor with over 35 years in thefield. She had her own danae studio and holds a State ofCalifomia Teaching Credential. *TImes may change with size of classes. Tuesday 1:OOpm-2:00pm 2:00pm-2:45pm 2:45pm-3:45pm 3:45pm4:30pm Ongoing Advanae Tap Hula Intermediate Tap Beginner NOTARY SERVICE The Hercules Senior Center has a certified notary that is available on the Th ird Thursday of the month please call for an appointment at (51 0) 799-8219, there are special rates for Seniors . COMPUTER CLASS Computers are available with DSLfor 50 + OlderAdults for practiae or to retrieve your email. Please call priorto using the computers. POOL TABLE $3lweek $3lweek $3lweek $3lweek HICAP HEALTH INS URANC E COUNSELING ADVOCA CY PROGRAM Did your HMO increase your monthly premium from $10 to $20, $30 or more per month? Having problems with a denial of payment by Medicare? Do you know that starting February 1st you can use your Medicare Card at participating pharmacies and save 10 to 47% on prescription drugs? If you want answers to these questions and many more, call and make a HICAP appointment. Counseling sessions are free and confidential. A trained experienced counselor is available on the 1st Monday of each month at the Hercules Senior Center from 9:00-11 :00 am, call (510) 799-8219. VA FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HEALTH CARE AND DAILY LIVING Financial Assistance from the VA for Health Care and Daily Living Assistance. Qualifying Veterans can apply for a wide range of health and long term services. In a nutshell, VA Aid and Assistance helps veterans and surviving spouses who require regular help with eating, dressing, bathing , toileting and medications. To obtain assistance you must have at least two of these requirements to qualify. Qualified Veterans are those who are a war veteran with 90 days of active duty, one day at the beginning or ending during a period of war. Asurviving spouse is eligible ifthe marriage ended by death and not divorae. For more information, contact the Veterans Ad ministration at (800) 827-1000; www.va.gov; www.vba.va.gov The Pool Table is available Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Time: 1:OOpm to 5:00pm Free BLOOD PRESSURE Get your blood pressure taken by one of ourfinest RodeoIHera.lles Fire Fighters on the Second Wednesday of each month! Call 799­ 8219 for more information. C.C. CAFE All people 60 and over get out ofthe house and have something nutritious to eat. Live health ier, socialize and have a little fun while you're at it. Visit Hercules C.C. Cafe at the Senior Center, 111 Civic Drive, Monday through Friday at 11:30 am. The big lunch is served for a suggested donation of $2.00. That's the best deal in town! Call (510) 799-8219 a day in advance before 12:30 pm for reservations. Your first meal is on us! Enroll with Westcat at (510) 724-7433 forfree transportation to C.C. Cafe. Give it a try. You won't regret it! For "Meals on Wheels" contact Dolores Morales at (51 0) 499-3600. FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR THEEDERLY Free legal assistance for the ederly from Contra Costa Legal Serviae. The first Tuesday of each month to start May 3rd. Appointments will be scheduled between 10:00am to 2:00pm. Please call for appointments at (510) 799-8219. LOOKI NG FOR OTHER ADULT . PROGRAMS....CHECK OUT OUR SPORTS AND FITNESS FOR BALLROOM DANCING , SOFTBALL, J AZZERCISE, GOLF AND TENNIS! Fall 2005 Herculean 25 �Youth Services BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE FEES The following fees are effective for 05-06 school year at Hanna Ranch, Lupine and Ohlone Child Care Centers. T hese fees are based upon a four wek bi lling period and do not include holidays and scheduled In-service (non-student) days. **Multi-Child 10% Discount for all Ch ildren's Programs - 10% discount on total program fees for families with two or more children enrolled in the same program . 15% of fees to be used for facility construction and maintenance. (All fees are subject t o c hang e.) Five-Day Care Care 6:30am-8:30am Care 7: 30am-8:30am Dismissal to 5:30pm Dismissal to 6: 30pm Grades1-5 $124 Res/$155 Non-Res $62 Res/$78 Non-Res $214 Res/$268 Non-Res $285 Res/$356 Non-Res Three-Day Care AM Care 6:30am-8:30am AM Care 7:30am-8:30am Dismissal to 5:30pm Dismissal to 6:30pm Grades 1-5 $75 Res/$94 Non-Res $38 Res/$47 Non-Res $128 Res/$160 Non-Res $171 Res/$214 Non-Res Late Payment Fee: Registration Fee: Late Pick-Up Fee: $30 for late payments received after the 1st of the month $40 Ann ual Registration Fee $2 per minute/per child - If ch ild is picked up after the registered pick up time. KINDER PROGRAM The Kinder Program is for children attending Kindergarten . These fees are based on a fou r week billing period . Five-Day Care AM Care 6:30am-8:30am AM Care 7:30am-8:30am Kinder $124 Res/$155 Non-Res $62 Res/$78 Non-Res Three-Day Care AM Care 6:30am-8 :30am AM Care 7:30am-8 :30am Kinder $75 Res/$94 Non-Res $38 Res/$47 Non-Res PM Care Dismissal-5:30pm PM Care Dismissal-6 :30pm $392 Res/$490 Non-Res $463 Res/$579 Non-Res PM Care Dismissal-5 :30pm PM Care Dism issal-6:30pm $214 Res/$268 Non-Res $278 Res/$348 Non-Res Late Payment Fee: Registration Fee: Late Pick-up Fee: Payment Due by the 15th $30 for late payment received after the 1st of the month $40 Annual Registration Fee $2 per minutes/per child of each month . See next page for Tiny Tot Fees *Fees subject to change, w ith 30 day n otice 26 Fall 2005 Herculean �Youth Services THE CIlY OF HERCULES TINY TOT PROGRAM Make your child's first learning experience a happy and memorable one with the City of Hercules Tiny Tot Program. Our Tiny Tot Program offers 2 phases of learn ing adventures to prepare your child for their upcoming years in elementary school. Little Learners: Age 3 (by Decem ber 2nd). This programs provides socialization skills, self help skills, and fine/gross motor skills. This is a 2 day program that is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am-11 :OOam. (Child must be completely potty trained to be in th is program) Pre-K Program : Age 4 (by December 2nd). Th is program was designed to prepare your child for Kindergarten. Your child will continue to work on their socialization ski lls, self-help skills, and fin e/gross motor skills, in addition to fo llowing directions and assistance with their writing skills. This is a 3 day program that is held on Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays from 9:00am­ 12:00pm . (Child must be com pletely potty trained to be in this program) Both programs offer Circle Time Activities, Arts and Crafts, Story Time, Recreational Fun, Cooking Projects and some Academic Skills. For more information on this fun learning experience for your ch ild, please call Robin Willia ms at Lupine Child Care Site at (510) 799-8259. Little Learner Program (TfTH) 9:00am - 11:OOam $67 Res/$84 Non-Res Pre-K Program (MIW/F) 9:00am-12:00pm $152 Res/$190 Non-Res CIlY OF HERCULES SPECIAL CAMPS FOR CHILDREN GRADES K-6TH - HOLIDAYCAMP The Holidays are just around the comer, and so is the City of Hercules Children's Holiday Camp! This wonderful experience will once again take place at the Lupine Child Care and all children grades K - 5th are welcome to attend. Week 1 runds from Monday, December 19 - 22, and Week 2 is scheduled from Monday, December 26 - 29. We are open from 6:30am to 6:30pm all days. Please note that all child care parents will receive 1st Priority to enroll in this camp. Registration packets will be made available at the Lupine Child Care site and the Hercules Community/Swim Center. The official enrollment dates for all parents are listed below: Priority Registration: November 14th - 25th Public Registration: November 28th - December 9th Late Registration: December 12th - 16th For more information call Lupine Child Care at (510) 799­ 8259 or the Hercules Community/Swim Center at (510) 799­ 8291. NOW OFFERINGGROUP OR INDIVID UA L TU TORING PROGRAM FOR PARTICIPANTS OF CIlY RUN CHILDCA RE PROGRAMS This program is desig ned to meet the needs of school-age students grades K - 6th who are in need of advanced homework assistance and small group tutoring. Tutoring sessions are one hour, scheduled weekly at each ch ildcare site. Program availability will be based upon the number of participants. (This program is limited to the City of Hercules Children's Program participants.) Tutoring fees must be paid prior to your child 's attendance. Participants must sign up for a minimum of four (4) sessions. Locations: T.HE S.P.OT , Lupine Child Care, Ohlone Child Care, and Hanna Ranch Child Care Class Times: Mon - Th urs - 3:00pm - 6:00pm Fees: Group:$10.00{One hour, 5 min/10 max students) Individual: $50.00 (One hour) Small Group 4 W eek Session : $40.00 *Fees subject to change, with 30 day notice If interested, please contact Beverly Dupree at (51 0) 245-4803. Fall 2005 Herculean 27 �TeenlYouth Programs BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM, T.H.E. S.P.O.T., WITH TUTORING AVAILABLE! Keep on top of their grades!! T.H.E. S.P.O.T. is just the place to be to get help with those challenging homework assignments and socialize with your peers in an exhilarating, fun, safe environment. Our skillful, trained Homework Specialists are there to provide assistance in all areas. In addition to our homework club, a credentialed teacher will provide small group on-site tutoring for an additional fee of $10 .00 per session. The sessions consist of one hour per week. Staff provides arts & crafts, sports and a variety of activities and events catered exclusively for 6th, 7th and 8th graders. For more information, please call Janine Shaheed at (510) 799-8291 or (510) 799­ 8294. Members of this exclusive group will participate and be challenged with various activities: Adva nced Homework Assistance Small Group On-site Tutoring (Credentialed Teacher) Sports Activities (Basketball, Volleyball, Co­ ed games, etc.) Arts & Crafts Weekly Clubs (Chess, Music & Dance, Crafts , etc.) Computer Resource Accessibility - Teen Resource Center Local Field Trips, Special Events & Activities Location: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules Dates: 08/23-06/10 Registration Fee: $40.00 - One Ti me Fee in addition to the regular monthly bills. 3 Day Program 6:30am-8:30am 7:30am-8:30am Dismissal to 5:30pm Dismissal to 6:30pm $75 Res/$94 Non Res $38 Res/$47 Non Res $128 Res/$160 Non Res $171 Res/$214 Non Res 5 Day Program 6:30am-8:30am 7:30am-8:30am Dismissal to 5:30pm Dismissal to 6:30pm 28 Fall 2005 Herculean $124 Res/$155 Non Res $ 62 Res/$78 Non Res $214 Res/$268 Non Res $285 Res/$356 Non Res T.Y.C. PRESENTS AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING FOR 9TH - 12TH GRADERS These group sessions are designed to meet the needs of students grades 9th - 12th who are in need of general homework assistance. It will be held 2 hours each session , 1 day per week for fou r weeks. Students are required to takes notes during each session , reponsible for homework assigned, and they are given a test after each chapter. Supply list for class: Pencils, erasers, paper, and spiral notebook. Location: Community Center/Resource Room Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm Fees: $120.00 - 4 week session Minimum amount of students 4, maximum 10. If interested , please contact Janine Shaheed at (510) 799­ 8294. **N O TICE** 6 th- 12th Graders ~ Look ing fo r somet hing to do? Help bring the type of c lass e s & a ctivities you want to the C ity of Hercules Recreat ion & Community Service s Department. Wh a t are your int erests? Ca ll J an ine Shahee d @ (5 10) 799-8294. �TeenN outh Programs Youth SelVices NEED HELP WITH MA TH, PRE­ CITY OF HERCULES TEENI ALGEBRA, ALGEBRA 1/11 YOUTH COUNCIL AND TRIGONOMETRY? The TeenlYouth Council is busy helping with Commun ity Activities and Events. Our active Teens and Youths are demonstrating leadersh ip skills, teamwo rk throug h their participation in such events as making presentations and reports to our C ity Council an d Commu nity Serv ice Commission. Some of the current citywid e eve nts an d projects the TeenlYouth Council are working on are building a TEEN CEN TER, The Senior Citizens Pre-Mother Day Luncheon/Fashion Show, TYC Haunted House, Summer Just Kickin' It Leadership/Theatrical/Summer Camp, 28th Annual Cultural Festival and much more . This successful Instructor: Karen Wang program recruits active members from the Hercules Middle/ Location: Hercules Community Center/Resource Center High School and Hercules residents. If you enjoy working in 2001 Refugio Valley Road your community and are great with making decisions for your *No Class on 09/05 or 10/31 peers, this is the program for you . All members must be 6th­ Pre-Calculus/Chemistry 12th graders, a resident of Hercules or attending the Hercules Mon 08/29 - 09/26 31617-C Middle/High School. If you are interested in getting to know 31617-A Mon 10/03 - 10/24 more about the TeenlYouth Council, you may attend our Mon 11/07 - 11 /28 31617-B meetings held at the Hercules TeenlYouth Resource Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, on the 1st and 3rd Class Times: 6:30pm - 8:30pm Wednesday of each month from 3:00pm-4:00pm (during the $1 20 (4 week sessions - 8 min/15 max students) Fees: school year). Due to the popularity of this innovative group , we are currently enlisting City of Hercules teen and youth 3rd - 6th Grade Math volunteers. If interested, you can join now and apply for Tues 08/30 - 09/20 31611-0 membership for the next term of September 1, 2005 through Tues 31611-A 09/27 - 10/18 June 30, 2006. 31611 -B Tues 10/25 -11/15 31611-C Tues 11/22 - 12/06* Prorated The T.Y.C. will be participating in several events, including: The Senior Citizens and Pre-Mother's Day Luncheon/Fashion Class Times: 3:00pm - 5:00pm Show, the T.Y.C. Haunted House, Community Clean-up Day, Fees: $120 (4 week sessions - 8 min/15 max students) and the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. These classes are designed to meet the needs of school-age students grades 3rd - 12th who are in need of advanced math homework assistance. It will be held 2 hours each session 1 day per week for four weeks. Students are required to take notes duri ng each session, responsi bl e for homework assigned , and given a test after each chapter. For more information , please call (510) 799-8291. Supply list for each class is as follows: Pencils, Erasers, Paper, & Spiral Notebook. Pre-Algebra 21608-A Tues 31608-A Tues 31608-9 Tues 31608~ Tues 08/30 - 09/20 09/27 - 10/1 8 10/25-1 1/15 11/22 - 12/06* Prorated Applications can be obtained from the Hercules Commu nity/ Swim Center. Please contact Janine Shaheed , TeenlYouth Coordinator at (510) 799-8294. The TeenlYouth Council in-coming new officers for the year Class Times: 6:00pm - 8:00pm 2005-2006 are listed below: Fees: $120 (4week sessions- 8 min/1 5 max students) President: Itak Moradi A lgebra IIITrigo nometry Assistant President: Sammy Niualiku 31610-A Thurs 08/25 - 09/15 First Vice President: Christine Guiang Thurs 09/22 -1 0/13 31610-9 Second Vice President: Anna Marie Velasquez 31610~ Thurs 10/20 -1 1/10 Treasurer: Erica Hicks 31610-0 Thurs 11/17 - 12/08* Prorated Secretary: Arielle Palmero Corresponding: Monalisa Ramos Class Times: 6:30pm - 8:30pm TYC Council Assistant: Christine Lazaro Fees: $120 (4 week sessions - 8 min/15 max students) Fall 2005 Herculean 29 �Sports & Fitness , •• .. .. ,' . ' PEE WEE BASKETBALL LEAGUE 7-9 YEAR OLDS CO-ED ELEMENTARY BASKETBALL FORAGES 10-12 The Pee Wee Basketball prog ram is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball, with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills, as well as imp rovin g han d-eye coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fees include the following: a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, one round of league games and a playoff at the end of the season, referees, and awards at the conclusion of the playoffs. The Co-Ed Elementary Basketball Program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball, with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding ski , as well as improving hand-eye coordination. More experie ced players should improve in each of these skills. League fees include the following: a team shirt, coaching staff, pra 'ce periods round of league games and playoffs, referees, d awards at the conclusion of the playoffs. The league is open to boys and girls between the ages 7-9, with beginner to advanced skill levels. The league must have a minimum of 40 participants enrolled to run the league, and a maximum of 80 participants will be admitted. There will be a Parent/Coach informational meeting to discuss the rules and regulations on Friday, September 9, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. at the Community/Swim Center. Please plan on attending this meeting. The league is open to boys and . s be een the ages of 10­ 12, with beginner to advanced evels. There will be an information meeting to discuss e rules and regulations Friday, January 6, 20'06 at 6:00pm at the Community Swim Center. For more infonna 'on, please call the Sports Coordin ator Brandon [keda at (510') 799-8295. There will be four practice sessions offered. Practices will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4: 00-5:00pm, 5:00­ 6:00pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 4:00-5:00pm, and 5:00-6:00pm. Games will be played on Fridays and on Saturdays mornings, with each team usually playing one game per week. All Playoff games will be played during weekdays. Playoffs will begin on the Monday following the last game of the season. Game times and days may change, depending on how many participants are registered and how many teams are created. For more information call the Sports Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at 799-8295. Location: Fees: Days: Community/Swim Center Gymnasium $86 Residents/$98 Non-Residents MondaylWednesday or TuesdaylThursday 31708-A 31708-B 09/12-11 /07 09/12-11/07 4:00pm-5:00pm 5:00pm-6:00pm *Fees subject to change, with 30 day notice 30 Fall 2005 Herculean There will be fo pra ' sessions offered. Practices will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00-5:00pm, 5:00­ 6:00pm andTuesdays ursdays, from 4:00-5:00pm, and 5:00-6:00p . Ga es will be played on Fridays and on Saturdays mornings, with each team usually playing one game per week . AU Playoff games will be pl ayed d uring weekdays. Playoffs will begin on the Mo nday foll owing the 'l ast 'g ame of the season. Game times and days may change, depending on how many participants are registered and how many teams are created. For more information call the Sports Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at 799-8295. Location : Fees: Days: Community/Swim Center $86 Resident/$98 Non-Resident MondaylWednesday or T uesdaylThursday 41706-A 41706-B 01/09-03/17 01 /09-03/17 4:00pm-5:00pm 5:00pm-6:00pm �Sports & Fitness • GIRLS ELEMENTARY BASKETBALL FOR AGES 10-13 The Girls Elementary Basketball Program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball, with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce begin ning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills, as well as improving hand-eye coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fees include the following: a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, a round of league games and playoffs, referees, and awards at the conclusion of the playoffs. The league is open to girls between the ages of 10-13, with beginner to advanced skill levels. Participants must provide a copy of their birth certificate at the time of registration. There will be an information meeting to discuss the rules and regulations March 31, 20 06 at 6:00pm at the Community Swim Center. There will be four practice sessions offered. Practices will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00-5:00pm, 5:00­ 6:00pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 4:00-5:00pm, and 5:00-6 :00pm. Games will be played on Fridays and on Saturdays mornings, with each team usually playing one game per week. All Playoff games will be played during weekdays. Playoffs will begin on the Monday following the last game of the season. Game times and days may change, depending on how many participants are registered and how many teams are created . For more information call the Sports Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at 799-8295. Location: Fees: Days: Community/Swim Center $86 Residentl$98 Non-Resident Monday/Wednesday or TuesdaylThursday 11713-A 11713-B 04/03-06/09 04/03-06/09 4:00pm-5:00pm 5:00pm-6:00pm WE ARE CURRENTLY TAKING INTEREST LISTS FOR DODGEBALL AND FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUES. IF INTERESTED PLEASE CALL (510) 799-8295. • *Fees subject to change, with 30 day notice Fall 2005 Herculean 31 �Sports & Fitness . .. . .,. ADULT MEN'S BASKETBALL LEAGUE (COMPETITIVE & RECREA TIONAL) The length of each league will be determined by the number of teams that sign-up. The league is open to players 18 years and older. A minimum of 4 teams and a maximum of 8 teams will be admitted for each league. Games will be played at the Hercules Middle School Gymnasium with times and dates to be determined at a later time. League fees include gym time, score keepers, referees, playoffs, and awards. Reg ister at the Hercules Com munity/Swim Center at 2001 Refug io Valley Road. For more information, please call Brandon Ikeda, Sports Coordinator at (51 0) 799-8295. Location: Community Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road $575 per team, plus an additional $5 for each non-resident player Thursday 6:15pm, 7:15pm, 8:15pm, 9: 15pm Fees: Days: Times: 21111-A TBA Thursday 6:15pm-10:15pm PEE-WEE TENNIS Pee-Wee Tennis is a comprehensive program designed to introduce children ages 4-6 to the game of tennis in a fun and rewardi ng way. By tailoring the equ ipment and size of the playing courts to the size, needs and athletic ability of children, the Pee-Wee Ten nis program allows to leam the sport quickly and to have fun. Every element of the Pee-Wee Tennis program has been created specifically for small players, from the court to the 21 inch rackets and the foam balls. Students must provide their own 21 inch racket. A minimum of 3 participants must be enrolled in order f o r the lesson to run. For more information, please call Brandon Ikeda, Sports Coordinator, at (510) 799-8295. 11705-H 11705-1 Tues Tues 09/06-09/27 10/04-1025 Location: Fees: Refug io Valley Tenn is Courts $40 Res/$45 Non-Res (fee covers four lessons) 3:00pm-3:30pm 3:00pm-3:30pm INDIVIDUAL TENNIS LESSONS All individual lessons must be arranged with the instructor and fees paid at the Hercules Community/Swim Center. The beginning level stresses instruction in the basic strokes: forehand, backhand, volley, overhand and serve. At the intermediate level, stroke improvement is still stressed and an added emphasis is placed on instruction and drills related to ball direction, court coverage, and keeping the ball in play. A minimum offour (4) classes is required in order to enroll in individual tennis lessons 32 FaJl 2005 Herculean Location: Fees: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $30 per 30 minute lesson/$35 Non-Res $50 per 60 minute lesson/ $55 Non-Res 11710-A Sat/Sun DateslTimes TBA **Call to schedule date and time** �Sports & Fitness • •• • • J AZZERCISE CLASS TENNIS CLASSES Lessons at several levels will be offered by long time local teaching pro Amado Lozano. Students will play points and matches against one another, discuss condition ing and the potential for enteri ng tou rn am ents. A min im um of 3 participants must be enrolled for the lesson to run. For more inform ation, please call Brand on Ikeda, Sports Coordinator, at (51 0) 799-8295. Location: Fees: Refugio Valley Tenn is Courts $50 Res/$55 Non-Res (fee covers four lessons) 8eginner(Ages 7-14) 11701-H Mon 09/05-09/26 3:00pm-4:00pm 11701-1 Mon 10/03-10/24 3:00pm-4:00pm (Ages 14 and up) 11702-H Mon 4:00pm-5:00pm 09/05-D9/26 11702-1 Mon 10/03-10/24 4:00pm-5:00pm Intermediate (All ages) 3:30pm-4:30pm Tues 09/06-09/27 11703-H 11703-1 Tues 10/04-1025 3:30pm-4:30pm A dvanced (All ages) 11704-H Tues 09/06-09/27 4:30pm-5:30pm 10/04-1025 4:30pm-5:30pm 11 704-1 Tues ~ . Jazzercise is a total body-conditioning program designed for everyone at every fitness level. Each 60 minute class of easy to follow fun choreography includes a gentle warm-up, 30-35 minute aerobic workout, muscle toning and strengthening segment w ith weights, and a stretch finale. The great cardiovascular workout with resistance training and stretching will increase your muscle tone, flexibility, balance, strength and endurance. The routines are choreographed to today's hottest music including Top 40, jazz, country, funk and classics. Instructor: Location: Days: Sandra Colonna (925) 709-0217 Community/Swim Center Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 6: 30pm Sat & Sun 9am Fees*: $1 0 Walk-in (good for one class visit) Accept both Visa and Mastercard $72/6-Week Pass $40/month EFT or Easy Fitness Ticket Classes designed for ALL fitness levels OPEN GYM PASSES The City of Hercules Community/Swim Ce nter Complex has open gym passes available for residents and nonresidents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry, while the nonresident passes are for convenience only and are set at the regular drop-in rate. Open Gym Passes are valid throug hout th e year. For more information, please call Brandon Ikeda, Sports Coordinator, at (510) 799-8295. Dynamite Pass 10 visits Adult $29 Res/$35 Non-Res Youth $17 Res/$23 Non-Res Avid Athlete 25 visits Adult $58 Res/$86 Non-Res Youth $43 Res/$58 Non-Res *Fees su bject to change, w ith 30 day notice Fall 2005 Herculean 33 �Sports & Fitness .. . .. •• '-.­ YOUTH &ADULTTABLE TENNIS This program is designed to provide competitive table tennis action for all youth/adults who want to improve their knowledge and skill of the game. The tennis tables used are approved by the U.S. Table Tennis Association and the International Table Ten nis Federation. Join the crowd for this exciting program for an annual membership fee and drop-in pass. For more information, please call Brandon Ikeda, Sports Coordinator, at (510) 799-8295. Location: Ohlone Community Center, 190 Turquoise Fri 7:00pm-10:00pm Sat 10:00am-4:00pm Play is supervised by registered volunteers of the Hercules Table Tennis Program. TENNIS FACILITIES AVAILABLE! Tennis Court Rules and Reg ulations signs are posted at all City tennis facilities. These tenn is facilities are available to the public by rental permit or on a first-come, first-serve basis. Hou rs and Fees Refugio ValJey Tennis Complex: Refugio Valley Road & Pheasant Drive Weekday Weekend $5 Res/$6 Non-Res per hour/per court $7 Res/$8 Non-Res per hour/per court 51708 Pre-Registration Membership Fee: Monthly Fees: 51559-A 51 559-E 51559-F 51559-G 51559-H Adults $20 Youth $10 Adult Res $1 5/Non-Res $17 Youth Res $10/Non-Res $12 Pre-Reg October November December January Except Mondays & Tuesdays from 3 to 7 pm and Saturdays 3 to 5 pm for City Lessons Foxboro Tennis Courts: 1025 Canterbury Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Woodfield Tennis Courts: 1919 Lupine Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Tennis Court Reservations Tennis court reservations are available to Hercules residents only; there is a one-hour minimum on a ll tennis court facilities. Reservations are accepted at the Commun ity/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. For more information, please call (510) 799-8295. Tourn ament Play: Recog nized Community Organization $6lhour/court Private Organizations Commercial Use $14 Res/$17 Non-Res per hour/court $1 5 per hour/court Court Ru les A nd Regulations: 1. Ten nis shoes must be worn 2. Courts are available on a first come, first serve basis or by reservation 3. Drop-in play is limited to one hour and fifteen . ., minutes 4 . Waiting players must be present to hold position for play 5. Court reservations pre-empt non-reserved court play 6. City sponsored programs have priority 7 . No food on ten nis courts • 8. No bike riding, roller skating or skateboard ing on tennis courts 9. City sponsored lessons ONLY, no public instruction. 10. Tenn is Tournaments by permit ONLY! 11 . Tennis Cou rt Rules And Regulations Will Be Enforced 12. No alcoholic beverages allowed at any park or cou rts. Call 799-829 1 for further information. 34 Fall 2005 Herculean �Sports & Fitness Sports & /fitness - For more information, please call (510) 799-829~ HERCULES FITNESS CENTER The City of Hercules Community/Swim Center welcomes you to our Fitness Center! Our center is conven iently located at the Hercu les Commun ity/Swim Center, and is available for both residents and non-residents. Our fitness center has a variety of equipment such as: o o o o 2 Treadmills 2 C ross Trainers 2Bikes 1 Stairmaster o o o o o o o Smith achine Inc1inelDecline B enches D rnnbell Set (5 -75Ibs.) L at PulldownlRow C o mbo Leg Ex Curl Combo Bicep ricep C omb o Multi-Press Machine PASSES You have the option of paying a daily drop-in rate or purchasing a 10 or 25 visit pass. T hese passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry, wh ile the non­ resident passes are for convenience only and are set at the regular drop-in rate. Fitness Center Passes are valid throughout the year. For more information, please call (510) 799-8291. Dynamite Pass 10 visits Adult $29 Res/$35 Non-Res Youth $17 Res/$23 Non-Res Drop-in Rates: Adult $3.50 Res/$4 Non-Res Youth $2.50 Res/$3 Non-Res Avid Athlete 25 visits Ad ult $58 Res/$86 Non-Res Youth $43 Res/$58 Non-Res Location: Hours: Hercules Commun ity/Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules Monday - Thursday 10:00am - 10:00pm Friday - 10:00am - 5:00pm Saturday - 10:00am - 2:00pm Sunday - CLOSED ADULT OPEN GYM BASKETBALL/VOLLEYBALL Open gym periods are ongoing. Players, beg inners to advanced, are encouraged to drop in. Come on down for an energetic game of Basketball or Volleyball!! Location: Fee: Gymnasium,2001 Refugio Valley Road $3.50 Res/$4 Non-Res per adult $2.50 Res/$3 Non-Res per youth Adult Open Gym Basketball Mon Ad ult B'ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16 yrs & up Adult Open Gym Volleyball Tues Adult V 'Ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16 yrs & up Youth Open Gym Basketball *Mon-Fri Youth B'ball 2:30pm-4:00pm 9-16 yrs (SCHOOL SESSION TIME ONLY) *Mon-Fri ' Youth B'ball 9-16yrs 11:00am-4:00 pm (SUMMER TIME ONLy) BASEBALL/SOCCER/SOFTBALL FIELD RESERVATrONS Hanna Ranch Park Baseball Or Soccer Field Corner of Refugio Valley Road and Sycamore Avenue $7 per hour Resident $14 Non-Resident W oodfield Park Baseball Or Soccer Field 1991 Lupine Road $7 per hour Resident $14 Non-Resident Oh lone Park Baseball Or Soccer Field 190 Turquoise Drive $7 per hour Resident $14 Non-Resident Please call (510) 799-8291 for reservation information. *Fees subject to change, with 30 day notice Fall 2005 Herculean 35 �Sports & Fitness ,, . .. ,. . . GYMNASIUMFORRENT Now you can rent the Community/Swim Center Gymnasium for Basketball or Volleyball practices, games and/or business recreational games! The gym is ava ilable on a limited basis. Rese rvations w ill only be accepted with a completed application and payment for the hours rented. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. All contact regarding the reservations, fees, rental time and on site coordination will be arranged with the original applicant only. An attendant will be present during the entire event. Adult supervision is required by applicant during the event. Applicants interested in renting the gym are encouraged to view the facility prior to renting . The gym has a maximum capacity of 100 persons for a sports event. *Standard rental includes the main room with two (2) portable basketball units or two (2) volleyball units, portable bleachers and indoor bathroom. Advanced Payment Requ ired Fees: (Two hour minimum) Booking Fee: $25.00 (Non-Refundable) $100.00 (Refundable) Deposit: One day rental $58 Res/$69 Non-Res per hour 3 or more days $35 Res/$46 Non-Res per hour T he n visit our Webs ite and R eg ister O n-line @ www.ci .hercules.ca.us For more information, please call (51 0) 799-8291 . Attention local businesses!! The gymnasium is now available for public use for either Volleyball or Basketball, Monday through Friday from 10:00am to 2:00pm. (5 10)799-8288 (5 10)799-8291 Community/Sw im Center 2001 R efugio Valley Road 36 Fall 2005 Herculean �Aquatics A, . • .. .. ,. PUBLIC SWIM The Hercules Swim Center is open to the public for playing, working out, diving, or lounging around the pool side in a beautiful outdoor setting. The Hercules Aquatic staff are certified by the American Red Cross and are fully trained in the supervision of aquatic activities, lifeguard training, first aid, CPR, and rescue situations. We ask that all participants of the public swim sessions be fully knowledgeable about our pool rules as listed below: * All entries to the pool and deck areas must be paid admissions, including nonsw immers and chaperones. * Children, 9 years and under, must be accompanied by an adult at least sixteen years or older at all times. * There is a fifteen (15) minute rest period on all weekend public swim sessions from 3:45 to 4 :00 p.m. All participants under the age of eighteen are required to exit the water area and remain on the lawn or deck area. * Flotation devices such as inner tubes, water wings, noodles, air mattresses, etc. are not permitted in the pool areas. Only Coast Guard approved flotation devices are allowed with adult supervision. * Full face masks, snorkels, and diving fins are not permitted in the DAYS, DATES, & TIMES FOR PUBLIC SWI M: Weekday Fees: Weekend Fees : $3 Res/$4 Non-Res Adults (18 & older) $2 Res/$3 Non-Res Youths (1-17 years) $2 Res/$3 Non-Res Non-Swimmers/ Spectators Free for Children Under 1 year $4 Res/$5 Non-Res Adults (18 & older) $3 Res/$4 Non-Res Youths ( 1-17 years) $3 Res/$4 Non-Res Non-Swimmers/ Spectators Free for Children Under 1 year old Fall Public Swim schedule: Coming September 2005 SaUSun 1 :30pm-6:00pm Times and dates subject to cancellation Capacity Days - On extremely hot days we anticipate reach ing maximum capacity at which time the pool will be closed fo r the remainder of the day. On hot days we encourag e resi dents to come to the swim center early, in order to ensure admittance. Parties who are not registered with the swi m cente r will not be allowed to admit guests after we close our doors . We will not allow patrons to re­ enter the facility once the doors have closed. pool areas. * Diving toys, coins, water guns, etc. are not permitted in the pool areas. * NO FOOD ALLOWED * Public swim sessions are su 'ed to early closure after the first hour of operation due to poor weather and/or if attendance drops below 25 participants. There are no refunds for canceled swim sessions. * Proper swim attire is required. No cutoffs and/or leotards or street clothing. * Pool rules are posted on the deck areas surrounding the pool areas and are necessary for the safety of all participants. Participants must obey posted rules and oral instructions from Aquatic Staff at all times. * It is requested that patrons be sensitive to the needs of parents to change their young children of the opposite sex in the locker room areas. * No photographic equipment permitted. * Swim Diapers Required! Swim diapers are available for purchase. *Fees subject to change, with 30 day notice Attendance Policy - The swim center will remain open for the first hour of public swim operation. If after the first hour of operation the attendance has not reached 25 patrons the public swim session will close. If at any time during the public swim session the attendance drops below 25 patrons, the pool will close. *Refunds will not be given if the pool closes because of lack of attendance. Bathing Suit Policy - Only patrons wearing appropriate bathing suit attire will be admitted into the facility. We do not allow patrons to swim in jeans, cutoffs, t-shirts, undergarments, etc. Please ask the cashier if you have any questions on you r swimming attire before entering the facility. All children under the age of 4 are required to wear swimming diapers, children under the age of 4 will not be admitted into the pool without a swimming diaper. *Refunds will not be given to patrons who are not wearing appropriate swim attire. No Food Policy - The Hercules Swim Center will no longer ·allow patrons to bring food into the facility. The Concession Stand will be open and soda machines are available. Weather Conditions/Lightning - If lightning is spotted, the swim center will be closed immediately! No Anima ls - Animals/pets are not allowed at the Swim Center facility. Fall 2005 Herculean 37 �Aquatics HERCULES MASTERS SWIM CLUB ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP Location: Main Pool-Community/Swim Center Fees: $30 Annual USMS Membership Fee Coach: Anita Roger-Fields *Must be 19 years or older to j oin! Fees: $75 per month(includes use of fitness center) Drop-ins: $7.00 Dates: November 15, 2004 - November 11 , 2005! - Monthly Registration required - Fees due at 1st of each month. T HE CITY OF HERCULES RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT WOULD UKE TO SEND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 2004-2005 Season Hours:(Please call for times, may vary) TO ANGELA CURTO LA, AQUATICS 08/29/05-06/09/06 Mon-Fri 11 :30am-1 :OOpm MfTfTh/F 7:00pm-8:30pm COORDINAT OR, FOR HER MANY YEARS OF HARD WORK, *Evening hours are the same as Lap Swim Hours. DEDICATION, FRIENDSHIP AND *Masters swimmers can swim during all lap swim hours. SPIRIT ! *A minimum of 15 participants must pre-register for the program WE WISH HER WEl l IN HER NEW to run . Refer to evening lap swim schedule for evening swim ENDEAVOR AND SHE WIll BE times. 1 yea r membership - Pay 1st and last months dues at GREATLY MISSED! $130, an d get the ot.her months for only $65! Fees due ALWAYS, on the 1st of eac h month . RECREATION & AQUATICS STAFF CONCESSIONS STAND SWI M PASSES Dynamite Pass: (10 visits) Adult $27.50 Res Youth $17.50 Res $40 Non-Res $30 Non-Res Frequent/ Swimmer: (25 visits) Adult $62.50 Res Youth $43.75 Res $80 Non-Res $70 Non-Res LAP SWIMMING/WATER WALKING Fee: The Concession Stand is open : Spring/FalilWinter Days: Mon-Fri 2:30pm-4:00pm Food Items: Hotdogs, corndogs, chips, soda, candy, ice cream, sandwiches and more! Fall Public Swim open Sat/Sun 1 :30pm-4:30pm $3 Res/$4 Non-Res Adults (18 years and up) $2 Res/$3 Non-Res Youth (14-17 years) $2 Res/$3 Non-Res Seniors (55 and up) SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING or $75 per month - includes use of Fitness Center Looking for something fun and exciting? Are you interested in learning how to synchronize swim? 2005 FalilWinter Schedule: (Times may vary, please call) Mon-Fri 11 :30am-1:00pm MfTfTh/F 7:00pm-8:30pm Wed 5:30pm-7:30pm We are gathering an interest list on this class , if you are interested in signing up, please call (510) 799-8229. *Times and Fees Subject To Change 38 FaJl 2005 Herculean �Aquatic Classes qua tic ~~tv;ces --Fo'F inore'information"please call (510) 799;8229 PARENT/INFANT/TODDLER FUN SWIM! WATER SAFElY INSTRUCTOR COURSE Due to popular demand, we are expanding our special time period just for parents and toddlers to enjoy the play pool without the hustle and bustle of large groups, and/or older participants. Parents may practice swim instruction techniques learned in the ParentllnfantIToddler Instructional Class or just enjoy a quiet swim time with their children . This swim session is restricted to children between the ages of six (6) months 'and three (3) years of age. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times while in and out of the water. Parents are encouraged to bring their child's favorite water toy to these swim times in order to make the child feel more comfortable. Flotation devices, such as water wings and air mattresses are not permitted. Swim Pants are required! This course will train individuals to teach the American Red Cross Swimming Courses. Future instructors will learn how to use course materials, develop lesson plans, conduct classes, eva luate students , and complete course record s. Pre­ Location: Fees: Dates: Baby Pool $3 Res per parent and child $4 Non-Res per parent and child MonlWed/Fri and Sundays SatiSun OS/21-09/25 12: 15pm-1:15pm FALL GROUP LESSONS All sessions meet: MlTlTh/F for 2 weeks No Wednesday Class *A minimum of4 students is needed to run classes Fall Sessions PM Classes Only! Evening Lessons only Levels 1,2 from 5:00pm-6:30pm Fees: $46 Res/$56 Non-Res Session 7: Session 8: Sessio n 9: Session 10: Session 11: 08/22-09/02 09/06-09/16 (Prorated) 09/19-09/30 10/03-10/14 10/17-10/28 requisites-15 112 years of age by the end of the course, demonstrate level VI swimming ability. Pass a pre-course written and water safety skills test. Instructor: Anita Roger-Fields Fee: $125 Res/$135 Non-Res Dates: Fall (September) 2005 20907-B Dates and times may vary (Schedule given on first day of class). Water Safety Instructor update - 03/12 at 5:00pm PRI VATE POOL RENTALS Reserve the pool for your own private party! Rental fee includes: exclusive use of the main pool and/or play pool (Play Pool requires additional fee); grass areas, BBQ grill, locker room, no alcohol or smoking permitted. Limited availability. . Small Private Pool Rental Only-(75 person maximum, Ages 9 and under)* Residents $40/hour Deposit: $350 Non-Residents $60/hour Deposit: $350 Insurance: $150 Combined Pool RentalsHourly Rates 1-20 persons $50 Res/$60 Non-Res Deposit: $350 $75 Res/$90 Non-Res Deposit: $350 1-50 persons 51-100 persons $125 Res/$150 Non-Res Deposit: $350 101 -150 persons $150 Res/$180 Non-Res Deposit: $350 151-250 persons $200 Res/$240 Non-Res Deposit: $350 'There must be at least one adult chaperon (age 18 or over) for every ten (10) children in attendance. 'Certificate of insurance is required for all pool rentals. These rates are specified under facility rental rates. Want to have your party without the hassle? *Higher levels encourag ed to join Swim Team (H PST or Introducing the Private Poo l Party Birthday Package... EBSD) Call (510) 799-8229 for more information. *Fees subject to change, with 30 day notice Fall 2005 Herculean 39 �PUBLIC SWIM POOL PARTY: (Available Mon-Sun during public swim hours) Includes: Lunch One bevera ge per guest Balloons / Themed Party Decorations Plates/ N apkins/Utensils Cake Goodie Bag (per youth gues t) Birthday Certificate + rate per g uest (dependent on package) T hemes: Jungle Princess Butterfly Survivor Luau Firehouse Tropical Private Main/Play Pool Party (Availcrble Sat/Sun 6:30pm-9:30pm) Utilize both the ~Irun Pool and Play Pool. T he maxi­ mum capacity i _50 people. For children ages 9 and under there mu (be a( least one adult chaperone (age 18 or over) for eyery (en 10 children in attendance. Hourly Rates: Dep osit : 350 Refundab e Insurance: $1 50** • -on-Re- Ie 1- 20 Persons 1 -50 Person s P opular: Spiderman Spongebob Batman Dora the Explorer Discount t o Organizations Youth Clubs, and Schools. 10% P ublic Swim Pool Party Fees: $ 100 Rental Fee + Pool Party Package fees (per guest) Private Pool Party Fees: Hourly + Pool Party Package fees (per guest) Hercules Swim Cente r 40 Fall 2005 Herculean 2001 Refugio Vall ey Rd . 51 0-799-8229 Additional 10% Discount on Weekday P arties Fax: 510-7 99-8229 www .ci.hercul es.ca.us �•••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••• .. . . .. I)­ l)­ t))­ I). e­ East I)­ l)­ I)­ e­ ; Silver Dolphins Swim Team • •• •• • • I). SILVER DOLPHIN AND USA SWIMMING OFFE -- l)­ I)­ • A FUN envi ronmerrtJOL£hildrep ages 4-18 to develop swimming skills (both competiTive and f itness-orl€flte~), participate in team social event s gnd; toincpeasecS*erf-confidenee-.... ~ .. • ... . . .. •• ..• ................................... I)­ • • l)- e­ . ~ , ~#,""'" ,/ - .::.:.---. . ",-:0-, rr? • • Coachlrrg::t:rom A SCA (American Swimming Coadtes~.A~sof i9tt91~A~ert lfl ed .r:._o coaches wit h natTo<-nt:l'Hevel competition experie~t~ • An opportunity t o achieveg oals such as: coflege'- sd:ro'laf~:hips, national levelwimming, and e lympic level swimming l )­ I)­ I). D­ l)­ I)­ I). I)­ EBSD is a year-round, compet itive USA swim team t hat offers many different levels of practi ce groups to encompass all abi lities. .. EBSD PRACTICE SCHEDULE • 4:30-5:00 OR 6:30-7:00 (Pre- • Pre -Competitive Team f or kids who need more stroke development, and a coach in the water • Beginner-Advance Beginner 13-Unders • Beginner-Senior Team 12-0ver s Competitive Team) • 4:15-5:30 OR 5:15-6:30 (Beginner­ Advance Beginner) • 5:00-6:30/ 7:00 (Beginner-Senior Team) D­ INTERESTED IN JOINING EBSD??? Contact Head Coach: Jodi Tamosunas to set up your FREE 1 week trial Cell # (707) 704-7882 Email: sWimnj@ hotmail.com OR Contact the Hercules Swim Center Aquatics Director: Angela Curtola Phone # (510) 799-8229 Email: acurtola@ci.hercules.ca.us Fall 2005 Herculean 41 �Aquatics - Fall 2005 .. '. . • •• FALL PRO GRAMS 2005~ WINTERCOMPETITIVE LESSONS Location: Fees: Community Center - Main Pool $200 Res/$225 Non-Res (For 10 Weeks) 09/06-11/1 1 20913-C Times depend on level. All swimmers must be approved by coach before registration. For more information, please call (510) 799-8229. WANT TO LEARN HOW TO PLAY WATER POLO? POOL FACTS: 1. The Hercules Aquatic staff members are certified by the American Red Cross and fully trained in the supervision of aquatic activities, lifeguard training , first aid , CPR and rescue situations. 2. Our lifeguards spend more than 40 hours getting certified and train 1-2 times a week during the summer to ensure they are ready for an emergency situation. 3. Our lifeguards wear white uniforms and our Sr. Lifeguards wear red uniforms, so that our patrons can distringuish between . the two. If you have questions or comments about our facility please feel free to talk with our Sr. Lifeguards, so that our lifeguards can supervise the pool and keep our swimmers safe. Are you interested in some day joining the high school water polo team, but want to learn the ropes before you do so? Here is your chance! We are offering a Water Polo class for beginners and intermediate players looking to gain some knowledge about the sport. For information, please call 4. The Hercules Swim Center is open YEAR ROUND for lap swim and the East Bay Silver Dolphins Swim Team. (510) 799-8229. 6. The Hercules Swim Center was bu ilt in 1991 , making this our 14th year of operation. Prerequisite: Level IV Swimming ability. Evaluation by coach req uired for first time swimmers! Coach: Dates: Times: Fees: To Be Announced 09/06/05 -11/1 1/05 7:30pm · 8:30pm $75 Res/$85 Non-Res *Fees subject to change, with 30 day notice 5. Our Main Pool holds 300,000 gallons of water. 7. The Hercules Swi m Center has two swim teams. The East Bay Silver Dolphins practice year round, and the Hercules Piran has practice during the summer time. For more inform ation visit our website at www.ci.hercules.ca.us (Aquatics) 8. Our facility offers pool party packages that provide our patrons with a fun day of swimming, eating, and relaxing. For more information please call (510) 799-8229. Looking for a job? Positions available: - Lifeguards - Swim instructors/aids - Masters Coach -Volunteer - Swim team coach For more information, please call Angela Curtola, Aquatics Coordinator at (510) 799-8229 42 Fall 2005 Herculean �HOW TO REGISTER WALK-IN REGISTRATION GENERAL INFO RMATION 1. All registration is on a first com e , first serve basis unless specified in the course description . 2. Pre-registration for all programs is recommended . We encourage participants to register a t least one week in advance o f the course starti ng date , if not sooner. 1.AllwalkinregistrationsareacceptedattheCo mmunitySwim Center,2001 Refugio Valley Road . Office hours are Monday thru Thursday, 10:00 am to 6 :00 pm, and Friday, 10:00am to 5 :00 pm. 2 . Pre-registration is recommended for all programs at least one week prior to the starting date of the course. 3 . Please make checks and/or money orders payable to the C ITY OF H ERCULES. 4. A ll registration fees must be a ccompanied by a completed registration form . A waiver of lia bility is also required for certain activities as specified in t h e course description . 5 . A $5.00 late registration fee will b e a dded to all registration received the day the course begins. Except for programs/ classes with specific registration dates. The late registration fee w ill not be a dded to some extended cou rse sessions until after the second class meeting as specified in the c ourse description . 6. Some courses may be canceled or combined due to lack of registration . 7. P roof of residency will be asked upon registration . Driver's license , util ity bill or oth er form of identification is acceptable. RESIDENTS ARE THOS E WHO RESIDE WITHIN THE CITY l...I\IlITS OF HERCULES. 8. Registra tion and payment for one session does not guarantee enrollment in subsequent sessions, unless p a yment is received in full for a ll applicable sessions. 9. Parents/ Guardia ns must register the ir c h ildren if under th e age of 18. 1 0 . If there a re c hanges in the course sched u le or if the c ourse is full , you will be notified by our s taff prior t o the class starting d ate. 11 . A mail drop is provided n ea r th e m a in entrance to the office if reg istration is received a fte r re gular business h o urs. PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF CASH PAYMENTS. 12. There will be a $5.00 cha rge f or rep lacem ent of all passes (fitness center, open gym, pub lic swim, lap swim m ing, etc.) REG IS TRATION BY FAX 1 . Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure an d fax to (510) 799-8288. VISA and M ast ercard payments will only be accepted for fax regis tration . ON-LINE REGISTRATION 1. Please v is it our w ebsite a t www.cLh ercules.ca .us to registe r for a ll recre a tion and a q uatic c lasses via the internet. Does not guarantee re g is t ra t ion wh en submitting day of registratio n . Staff wil l s end ema il co nfirmation. MAIL-IN REGISTRATION 1. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure. Copiesofthe registration form may be made ifmore forms are necessary. 2 . Please enclose your payment information . Payments may be made by VISA, Mastercard, Check, or Money Order. Please do not mail or drop off cash payments. 3 . You may mail your registration form and payment to the HerculesCommunity/SwimCenter,2001 Refug ioValleyRoad , Hercules, CA 94547. 4 . A course receipt will be mailed to you confirming you r registration in to the class. Ifyou have not received v erification of your registration by the first class meeting, please call the Hercules Recreation and Community Services at 510 7 99­ 8291. 5 . If your registration check is returned to you , the class is full and you will automatically be placed on a wa iting list. PHONE IN REGISTRATION 1. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure for each participant and program you a re interested in . Make sure you have y our VI SA or Mastercard information available when you call. This info rmation will include the name of the card holder, the accou nt number, and the expiration date. 2. Phone in registration will be accepted during regular business hours and/or by leaving a voicemail message on our registration line (799-8291) if you are re gisteri ng by phone after hours , please includ e all the necessary information on the registration form and p ayment form , including a contact number so our staff may contact you for further information in order to proc ess your registration . REFUNDITRANSFER P O LI C Y 1. Refunds and/or transfers will be granted on or before the first class meeting. No refunds or transfers will be granted after the first class meeting . There is a $1 0 .00 service charge on all refunds/transfers initiated by the participant. a. If the course is canceled by the Hercules Recreation and Community Services, the participant will have the option of transferring to a similar program, or will be granted a full refund. 3. Refunds may be given after a course has begun due to a particular medical condition if a doctor's note is provided . These refunds are at the discretion of the Recreation Supervisor. Fall 2005 Herculean 43 �City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form Parent/Guardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age):_ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ Daytime Phone: _ _ _ _ __ __ _ Address:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ City:_______ Zip Code: _____Evening Phone: _ _ _ __ _ _ __ Participant's Name 1. 2. Birth Date (if under 18yr) \ \ \ \ 3. 4. Course Number and Title Dates Times \ \ \ , Credit Card Type:_ _ _Mastercard _ _ _ VI SA Card No._ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ _Exp. Date _ _,__' __ Authorized Cardholder Signature :_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Date:_ _ _ _ _ _ __ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, su its, damages, claims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature: Date:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form Parent/Guardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age): _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ Daytime Phone :_ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Address:_ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ City:_ _ _ _ ___ Zip Code: _____Evening Phone: _ _ _ _ __ _ __ Participant's Name 1. 2. 3. 4. Birth Date (if under 18yr) , ,, \ ,,, , Credit Card Type: _ _ _Mastercard___VISA Course Number and Title Dates Times Card No._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Exp. Date_ _'__'_ _ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __Date:_ _ _ _ __ _ _ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from' any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities . I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents and employees from any and all loss, damage , liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature: Date:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) �THE HERCULEAN Advertising Information 1. DESIGN: CAMERA-READY black and white advertisement SUBMIT ADVERTISMENT on a 3 1/2" floppy or CD. *********************** !* SAVE 10% !* ! Purchase all four consecutive ! * editions and r eceive * ! 10% discount. ! ************************* 2. ARTICLE SUBMITTAL DUE DATES FOR 2005: Spring - Friday, January 14,2005 (March publication) Summer - Friday, April 15, 2005 (June pUblication) Fall - Friday, July 15, 2005 (September publication) Winter - Friday, October 7, 2005 (December publication) 3. ADVERTISEMENT SIZES: ADVERTISEMENT COST PER PUBLICATION (3 1/2" Wx1 1/2" H) $100.00 Inside-Quarter Page (BIW) (3 1/2" W 1/2" H) $1 75 .00 I nside-Half Page (BIW) (7" W x 4 H) $200.00 Inside-Full Page (B/W) (7" W x 8 3/4" H) $275.00 Inside Back Page-Full Page (B/W) (7" W X 8 3/4" H) $300.00 Outside Back Cover Half Page (in color) (7" W x 2 $350.00 *Inside-Eighth Page (BIW) X 2 1/2" 1/2" H) Additional $20.00 fo r photo with ad * Hercules Community Non-Profit organizations recognized by the Hercules Community Services Commission will receive one FREE ad per calendar year. * The return of an ad only upon request. * Return pages 1 & 2 of the advertisement contract. 4. METHOD OF PAYMENT: 1. Check or money order (please make payable to the City of Hercules) 2. Master card or Visa (in person only for processing). 5. PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR AD M ail to: City of Hercules 11 1 Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 Attention: Herculean Chief Editor, Doreen Mathews Phone: (5 10) 799-8215 Fax: (510) 799-2521 �THEHERCULEAN Advertising Contract please print NAME/BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION ADDRESS STREET STATE/ZIP CODE PHONE NUMBER FAX NUMBER CONTACT PERSON PHONE RETURN ORGINJAL AD DYES o NO SIGNATURE DATE ******************************** * :* ** : : * * SAVE 10% :* Purchase all four consecutive editions and receive 10% discount. : : ** * * * ******************************** �Citadel Real Estate Where Service Comes 1st, and Lasts ... Join the many happy Hercules homeowners who maximized their home equity listing and selling their homes with me using my commission program. Lourdes Agustin f---- - -- - This is how my commission schedule works when you list with me: Lizanina Agustin-New - - -- - - -­ If I procure a buyer for your property, you pay a FLAT fee of only $10,000 *Example: Sales Price of Home $350,000 $450,000 $550,000 $650,000 $750,000 $850,000 % Conversion (est.) 2.86% 2.22% 1.82% 1.54% 1.33% 1.18% SAVINGS if charge at 6% (est.) $1 1,000 $17,000 $23,000 $29,000 $35,000 $41,000 If another agent sells your home, you pay only $5,000 plus 3% of the purchase price. *Example: Sales Price of Home $350,000 $450,000 $550,000 $650,000 $750,000 % Conversion (est.) 4.43% 4.1 1% 3.91 % 3.77% 3.67% My commission schedule and marketing program have produced proven results. Call NOW! *Figures are for comparison purpos es only. *Commission program varies by agent and property location. Citadel Real Estate 2550 Appian Way, Suite 220 Pinole, CA 94564 Phone: E-mail: "------- - -- - -- -- - -- 510-758-4888 lourdes888@aol.com vocaliz712@aol,com - - - - - - -- - SAVINGS if charged at 6% (est.) $5,500 $8,500 $1 1,500 $14,500 $17,500 - -­ 510-758-4888 5 I 0-799-1 161 �For your insurance and financial needs, see this State Farm Agent: Geoffrey Lavitoria Lic.# OC08703 844 Willow Avenue Suite A-3 Hercules, CA 510-799-7960 STATE fARM LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR & STATE FARM IS THERE.'" INSUIANC ~ stateJarm.com® Stale Farm® • flome Offices: Bloomington, IIIjnois The Herculean City of Hercules III Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 PRSRT STD u.s. POSTAGE PAID Rodeo, CA Permit No. 23 POSTAL PATRON � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/8756393fd4b9af16a82a76cec959bd64.pdf 45fda3721e19500b366796a13bc76973 PDF Text Text City of Hercules Information Brochure pringi!DD5 • �Citadel Real Estate Where Service Comes 19, And Lasts ... Lizanina Agustin-New Lourdes Agustin Join the many happy Hercules homeowners who maximized their home equity listing and selling their homes with me using my commission program. This is how my commission schedule works when you list with me: If! procure a buyer for your property, you pay a FLAT fee of only $10,000 *Example: Sales Price of Home $350,000 $450,000 $550,000 $650,000 $750,000 $850,000 % Conversion (est.) 2.86% 2.22% 1.82% 1.54% 1.33% 1.1 8% SAVINGS if charge at 6% (est.) $11,000 $17,000 $23,000 $29,000 $35,000 $41 ,000 If another agent sells your home, you pay only $5,000 plus 3% of the purchase price. *Example: Sales Price of Home $350,000 $450,000 $550,000 $650,000 $750,000 $850,000 % Conversion (est.) 4.43% 4.11 % 3.91 % 3.77% 3.67% 3.59% SAVINGS if charged at 6% (est.) $5,500 $8,500 $11,500 $14,500 $17,500 $20,500 My commission schedule and marketing program have produced proven results. CALL NOW. *Figures are for comparison purposes onJy. "Commiss ion program varies by agent and property location. (510) 758-4888 (510) 799-1161 �City Directory City Manager City Hall-General Information City Hall Fax Community/Swim Center Parks & Recreation Department Hercules Senior Center Finance DepUBusiness License Business/Community Development Public Works & Engineering Inspection Request Line City Clerk Personnel- Job Hotline Police Department Rodeo-Hercules Fire District EMERGENCY ONLY 799-8206 799-8200 799-2521 799-8291 799-8291 799-8219 245-6509 245-6529 799-8241 799-8240 799-8215 799-8204 799-8260 799-4561 911 City Council 799-8206 Council meets the second & fourth Tuesday of each month. Frank Batara, Mayor Trevor Evans-Young, Vice Mayor Ed Balico Charleen Raines Joanne Ward Planning Commission 245-6529 For more information regarding meetings, please see our bufJetin board at the entrance of the City Hall or call 799-8215. Visit our website at WINW.CI.HERCULES.CA.US CITY HALL HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS Commission meets the first and third Monday of each month. Richard Mitchell Joe Eddy McDonald Michael Betschart J. Patrick Tang Kingsley Wong Community Services Commission 799-8230 Commission meets the second Monday of each month. Kenneth Jell Robert Krall Marylyn Judan Nancy Cadet Cletia Hart MonicaCade Hercules Library Commission 799-8230 Mayor's Message City Scene Public Safety Recreation Services Facility Rentals Senior Services Youth Services TeenIYouth Programs Sports and Fitness Aquatics Registration Information 1 3 9 21 23 28 30 34 36 45 56 Commission meets the third Thursday of each month. Jacquelyn Harbert Roberta Alexander Jorge Alfaro Suruchi Krieglstein Education Commission Andrew Walters Sherry Madfes Elina Valmores 799-8206 Commission meets the second Thursday of each month. Tarah Chen Paul Freese John Gotelli Anton Jungherr Niles Headley Patricia Miles Justin Morrison Chief Editor: Doreen Mathews Layout & Design: Faye Flores Jenny Smith Claudette Wade ��Mayor's Message Mayor Frank Batara Mayor Batara Sets Goals For 2005 the best extent possible. In today's busy households of two-wage earners and long commute times, that can be very difficult. For example, not many can attend the City Council meetings let alone catch the delayed broadcast on T.V. Therefore, I would like to come to you: your HOA, your neighborhood or your organizational meeting. Allow me to briefyou on our city happenings and to listen to your concerns. You may reach me at (510) 245-6518 or email meatFBatara@aol.com. Of course, I will continue the past practice of being available at City Hall on Wednesdays evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for anyone who wishes to just drop in and talk. I am honored and privileged to have been selected by my fellow City Council members to serve as your Mayor for 2005. Forthose who are new to our community, a warm welcome to all of you. You are now Herculeans who have come here for all the right reasons: to live in a safe, friendly and a richly diverse community in which to raise your children where you are close by to the amenities of sophisticated and cosmopolitan neighboring communities and the rich outdoor and recreational opportunities of our great state. For those ofyou like myselfwho have enjoyed all of the above for these many years, I assure you that the maintenance and improvement of the quality oflife issues that are prominent in your expectations of a desirable community will be my top priority. To that end, I have developed a goals list - a set of New Year's resolution if you will - of things that I wish to accomplish. So I would like to share those with you. Communications. As public officials, we need to do our best to hear what you have to say, and act on them to City Programs and Services. Did you know that our city staff to the number - of- residents continues to be the leanest ratio in our county? In spite of that, we continue to receive countywide recognition for excellent staffwork. For example, last week our city engineer, planning department and business license department received the Contra Costa County Economic Partnership award for providing the best services for its community among the 19 cities of Contra Costa during 2004 They all deserve our appreciation. While our police department continues to also have the leanest staff-to-resident ratio in the county, we have the lowest crime incidence rate in the county. We will continue to keep public safety at the top of our priority list even as our community becomes increasingly exposed and accessible to criminal elements. I especially urge residents to make sure that you stay vigilant in securing your homes and personal properties at all times. Our experienced and talented staff will continue to be the backbone of your City Council's desire to keep all of our programs active and running. For example, the Teen Youth Councilor TYC continues to keep our youth in constmctive and fun after school activities. The Hercules Senior Program will continue to provide engaging and Spring 2005 Herculean �Mayor's Message Mayor Frank Batara 2005 Goals (Continued) beneficial activities for our citizens. Our city daycare program will continue to provide excellent, very affordable and safe care to the children of our residents. our commuters to get off the freeway as well as provide an opportunity to build more retail-based businesses - as in sales taxes - in the same area. Our parks and recreation facilities and programs will The District Plan envisions other major projects at key continue to be the envy of neighboring communities. I locations that will generate more sales tax oriented business support the upgrade and expansion of our park facilities opportunities - including family restaurants - both in the including a new soccer field at Hannah Ranch that will be Central as well as the Waterfront Districts. We are examining these various plans in order that we can be jointly funded by the soccer organization and the city. forward-thinking to assure that our city has a vibrant and And you can certainly be assured that we will continue to robust business community to balance our residents' support our city's annual Cultural Fair which brings our current and future needs. We need and will seek your community together to showcase our residents' many understanding and opinions about these plans. To that end, I have asked our City Manager to design a public talents through our rich diversity. outreach program such as town hall meetings in the coming Yet while we have this backdrop of stability, your City. months to hear what you have to say. Council must also look as to how we can maintain these quality oflife features that we sometimes take for granted. Library. I do not have the monopoly of wisdom or And as they say, while money isn't everything, it sure can experience on this our most talked-about project, but I help make life easier. That is especially true in today's know in my heart that it does need everyone's support both morally and fmancially to become a reality. It's the looming budget crisis both locally and statewide. prime symbol of our community's needs and our ability to So it is most important for your City Council to act come together. I will work with any individual, group or responsibly to examine all avenues available to us to assure business to encourage them to contribute as much as they our fmancial health. To that end, I support the effort to are willing and able. The library is an investment in people: emphasize the need for more commercial projects that young, old and in-between. Please give generously as will bring in sorely needed sales tax revenues to our General the request comes your way. Fund. Finally, I wish to thank all ofyou who continue to support At the heart ofthis effort is the vision developed from the and counsel me on what is important to our community. Hercules District Plan that was widely participated in by Special thanks to my wife, Didi, and my children, Darren, residents in the summer of2000. Included in that is the Valeri and Gary, whose love and unconditional support concept of developing the Park and Ride at San Pablo give me the courage and strength to focus and continue to and Sycamore into a Town Center that will include mixed serve our community to my fullest. used retail-residential buildings. In line with that, we have recently entered into an agreement with BART to explore On behalf of my colleagues at the City Council and the the concept of the Park and Ride to be expanded and entire city staff, best wishes to all for a safe, healthy and relocated on land next to the Hercules exit ramp loop prosperous New Year. which the city owns. This will allow for more parking for 2 Spring 2005 Herculean �City Scene Hercules Sister City Association Delegation Returns From Trip To Tsushima, Japan Center the first Tuesday of every month at 7:15pm. For more information visit the HSCA's website at http:// tsushima.home.comcast .net. Also, on April 30, 2005, HSCA will be hosting the "Citywide Garage Sale" in an effort to raise funds for the next trip to Japan. HSCA is taking applications for residents to have the site oftheir garage sale listed on a map that will be sold the day of the event. Visit their website for more information. Tsushima Students Welcome The Hercules Delegation Last November marked the 24,h Anniversary of Hercules' Sister City relationship with Tsushima Japan. Every year to commemorate this event, the Hercules Sister City Association (HSCA) sends interested adults and youth ambassadors to Tsushima for several days to experience the culture and lifestyle of a typical Japanese family. This year, four Hercules Middle/High School students, Mayor Ward and Assistant City Manager Warmerdam went to Japan. After a 3-day "home-stay" in Tsushima, the group went on to spend several days touring the rest of Japan. They visited Hiroshima via the "Bullet Train" and experienced first hand the Peace Park and museum that describes in detail the events of World War II and the total destruction of the City as a result of the Atomic Bomb. The group then traveled to Kyoto for one day to see the cultural heart ofthe country. From there, the ambassadors traveled to Tokyo and spent the last 2 days visiting one of the most populated and fascinating cities in the world. This March, eleven members of the Tsushima Friendship Delegation are expected in Hercules for a visit. The HSCA will provide tours of the community, visits to area schools and nearby attractions, and host families as necessary. The HSCA invites all interested Hercules residents to join them at their monthly meetings held at the Community Swim Hercules MiddlelIDgh School Youth Ambassadors John Tran, Elise Calonico, Jeremy Evangelista and Monica Cade Former Mayor Joanne Ward presents an original baseball bat signed by Barry Bonds to Tsushima Mayor Miwa. Spring 2005 Herculean 3 �• City Scene Hercules Sister City Association 2005 HERCULES CITYWIDE GARAGE SALE Saturday, April 30, 2005 * 8 a.m.-3 p.m. A Benefit for the Hercules Sister City Association's Youth Ambassador Program Maps listing participating homes will be sold for 50 cents each stal·ting at 8 a.m. the day of the event at the Hercules Transit Center on Sycamore & San Pablo Avenue. Look for the "Official Participant" signs posted on all registered sales. Sponsored by the City of Hercules and the Hercules Sister City Association to support the Youth Ambassador Program (in conjunction with our sister city, Tsushima, Japan), this event encourages re-use and recycling of unwanted items instead of throwing them away. Treasure can be found! Come out and enjoy the opportunity to get acquainted with neighbors, build community trust, and promote good will locally and globally. Should questions arise about the Hercules Sister City Association or the Citywide Garage Sale, caliSI 0-799-8291. SELLERS: BE SURE TO REGISTER BY APRIL 1ST Send the completed registration fonn to Hercules Sister City Association, P.O. Box 5092, Hercules, CA 94547-5092. Include your check for $1 0 payable to HSCA Registration forms available at: Hercules COIlU1lUnity/Swim Center Hercules Chamber of Commerce City Hall City website http://tsllshima.home.comcast.neti -+ Spring 2005 Herculean �Community Survey Please answer candidly. Thank you in advance .{or your input. Hercules Education Commission Needs Your Input Are members of your household enrolled in Hercules public schools? 1. (circle one) Yes No 2. Do you have school age children enrolled in schools (public or private) outside of Hercules? (circle one) Yes No 2a. If yes, what is your reason for enrolling outside of the Hercules schools? (please describe) 3. What aspect of the Hercules school system do you believe should be the primary focus of the Hercules Education Commission during 2005? (please describe) 4. Do you have any concerns about Hercules schools that you would like to bring to the attention of the Hercules Education Commission? (please describe) THE HERCULES EDUCATION COMMISSION MEETS ON THE 2ND THURSDAY EVENING OF EACH MONTH IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL. Atten- dance is open to the public. You do not need permission to attend. Please contact the Hercules Education Commission at any time by going to the City of Hercules website www.cLhercules.ca.us. Oick on Contact Us then Questions & Comments. Select Commissions then Education Commission and enter your comments. All responses will be forwarded to the Education Commission and will remain anonymous. Please return this survey to: The City of Hercules Education Commission 111 Civic Drive, Hercules CA 94547 Spring 2005 Herculean 5 �City Scene City Staff Recognized CITY RECEIVES CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD Atthe January 11,2005 City Council meeting, the City was presented with the Contra Costa Economic Partnership "Smart Permitting Award for 2004". Linda Best, Executive Director ofthe Contra Costa Economic Partnership presented the award and reconfirmed the dedication to public service and professionalism that City staffexhibits daily. The Contra Costa Economic Partnership is a joint cooperative, representing both private and public institutions throughout Contra Costa County. Their goal is to promote economic growth and health through excellent public service through partnership. The award received recognizes "best practices" in business permitting. The City of Hercules was selected as the "First Place" member from a group ofl4 cities and 4 countywide agencies. The award identifies permitting jurisdictions that do well in streamlining their permitting processes and making them customer-friendly. Information gleaned from the competition is provided to all jurisdictions so they may all improve their own permitting activities. Acknowledgement and appreciation is extended to the select members of the Finance, Community Development, and Engineering Departments who each day strive to provide prompt, friendly, and efficient service to the community. Little Footprints Daycare Little Footprints Daycare is a small family owned daycare located in Rodeo. Openings are available for toddlers and school age children. We provide a loving, nurturing and fun program that will encourage your child to be creative and enjoy the wonders of childhood. Safe, clean, and cozy home environment Healthy meals and snacks provided Full Time and Part Time care available Lots offlin activities: storytime, arts & crafts, music, and more! License #073404902. CPR and First Aid certified. Daycare hours are Monday-Friday, 7am-5:30pm (extended hours may be available). Call us for more information or to make an appointment at (510)245 -2426. You can al so email us at littlefootprintsdaycare@comcast.net. We look forward to hearing from you! NEIGHBORHOOD OPEN HOUSE "FIRE SAFETY HOUSE" Fire and Earthquake Simulation Saturday, April 9, 2005 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM . st. Patrick Church and School 907 7th Street, Rodeo, CA For additional information, please call: Tita Escalada - 235-9458 www.stpatschoolrodeo.org 6 Spring 2005 Herculean �City Scene Child Care Program City Offers Tiny Tot and K-2 Summer Program Tiny Tot Program Make your child's first learning experience a happy and memorable one with the City ofHercules Tiny Tot Program. Our Tiny Tot Program offers ' two phases of learning adventures to prepare your chi ld for their upcoming years in elementary schoo!. .', Little Learners: Age 3 by Dec. 2nd Socialization, self-help skills, gross & fine motor skills. This program is a 2-day program, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 am until 11 :00 am. (Child must be completely potty trained.) Pre-K Program: Age 4 by December 2nd This program was designed to prepare your child for Kindergarten. Your child will continue to work on their socialization skills, self-help skills, fine and gross motor skills, following directions, and to help them with their writing skills. This program is a 3-day program, Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm. Both programs offer circle time activities, arts and crafts, story time, recreational fun, cooking projects, and some academic skills . (Child must he completely potty trained.) For more information on this fun learning experience for your child, please call Robin Williams at the Lupine Child Care Site, (510) 799-8259. Priority Registration hegins on May 9, 2005 Public Registration begins on May 22, 2005, 9:00 AM at: The Community Swim Center 200 I Refugio Valley Road Hercules, CA 94547 Tiny Tot Fees: Pre-K Program (MWF) Resident - $152.00 Non-Resident - $190.00 Little Learner Program (TTH) Resident - $67.00 Non-Resident - $84.00 LUPINE SUMMER CAMP PRESENTS "THE CRAZY DAYS OF SUMMER' K_2ND GRADES 1905 LUPINE RD. HERCULES, CA 94547 Lupine Child Care Center is very excited to announce a fun filled summer of activities and events. In ten short weeks we will have ice cream socials, spaceship jumpers, water slides, local excursions, and many other games and adventures. We even have our own "Jarnmin Jeannie and Jermz" hosting a week of Wacky Olympics. We will be offering aerobics with the children to their favorite summertime tunes and, of course, our Tuesday and Thursday adventures to the Community Swim Center for a refreshing afternoon of swimming. Enrollment for this eventful summer begins on May 2, 2005 , and takes place at the Community Swim Center. Spaces Are Limited!!! Don't take the chance of your child missing out on a summer filled with fun. Keep their minds and bodies active during the summer months!! For more information, please call Robin Williams, Program Coordinator, at (510) 799-8259. Core Program 8:30 am -5:30 pm Residents Non-Residents 5-Day 3-Day $127.00 $ 76.00 $140.00 $ 83.00 Extended Program 6:30am-6:30pm Residents Non-Residents 5-Day 3-Day $159.00 $ 83.00 $175.00 $104.00 Spring 2005 Herculean 7 �City Scene Scholarships Awarded Ramon S. Taraya Scholarship Fund Corporation Congratulations to the 2004-05 academic scholarship recipients. David Warner & Trina Roldan John Janda, Jr. & Nsulu Mandiangu $1,000 $500 Rachel Luna & David Jobe Renee Floresca & Claudia De Sousa $750 $250 $100 Scholarships awarded to: Pamela Oog, Theresa Dinio, David Yonan, Daniela Nolasco, Jennifer Magbitang, Michelle Mitra, Pauline Chavez Awards were presented by Hercules Mayor Joanne Ward and Council Member Kris Valstad during the Hercules Education Commission meeting held on July 8, 2004 at Hercules City Hall. The Ramon S. Taraya Scholarship fund Corporation is a non-profit organization established in memory of Hercules Councilman, Ramon S. Taraya, to provide post-secondary educational scholarsbips. 2005-06 scholarship applications are currently available. Applicants must be current Hercules residents for at least two years. Awards are based on applications, transcripts and essays. Tax deductible donations accepted at any Wells Fargo Bank (Acct. 0529-200164) or can be mailed to 1112 Taraya Way, Hercules, CA 94547. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT. Fifth Annual Hercules Police Department Citizen's Academy The Hercules Police Department Citizen Academy will begin Wednesday, May 18, 2005. The Citizen Police Academy provides community members with an inside look at local law enforcement. The fourteen week academy is designed to give citizens an overview ofthe police department's functions and operational procedures. Classes include Patrol Procedures, Traffic & DUI Investigation, Police K-9 Operations, Computer and Internet Crimes, and Special Response Team Operations. Classes are interactive with hands-on activities, including crime scene processing, driving simulator, and special response tactics. Mark your calendar and plan to attend our Fifth Annual Citizen's Academy. Classes will be beld on Wednesday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Ifyou are interested, please contact Jim McCabe at 799-8263 or stop by the Police Station for an application. 8 Spring 2005 Herculean �Public Safety 'e· \\tRCULES 'POUCE ," Hercules Police Department Hercules Explorers Win At National Competition ,~, On January 15'" and 16'" the Hercules Police Department Explorers competed in a National Police Explorer Tactical Competition in Chandler, Arizona. This competition is unlike other Explorer competitions in that Explorers work together to solve problems through teamwork and tactics. The emphasis was on TEAM WORK, .f This year, the Hercules Police Explorers competed in one ofthe largest Explorer events where over 600 Explorers and 200 advisors from sixty teams from across the country gave their all. When the Explorers learned that they were accepted to compete in this year's competition, they began training evelY Sunday morning from 7AM to 2PM. 1t was a demanding training schedule, as the Explorers needed to train for 15 different events in less than two months. The Hercules Police Explorers would like to thank Chief Deltorchio and the members of the Hercules PoliceDepartment and the Hercules Police Officers Association for their support and training, the Hercules City Council for the use of their van, the Rodeo/Hercules Fire District for their training in CPR and first aid, the Richard Cowell Tactical Equipment Company for the donation of -the tactical vests and uniforms, Worthington Homes, WESTCAT and the Concord Naval Weapon Station for the use of their facilities where the Explorers conducted their training, and the Hercules Rotary Club and the Pinole Exchange Club for their generous donations. As a result of their commitment and hard work, the Hercules Police Explorers received a second place trophy in the High Risk Search Warrant event. This event required the Explorer team to search a multi-story building which was completely darkened and overcome armed suspects and rescue hostages, some of whom were injured. According to the evaluators, the Hercules Team was " tacticall y so und and their communication and professionalism was superb".. In the other events ' the Explorers received high scores for their teamwork and tactics abilities and were awared "Spirit" coins we by the event evaluators. The Explorers received the coins for their Team Leaders leadership ability to lead and focus on the objectives at hand, for team tactics and communications. Many coins were received for the team and individual 's efforts to succeed and never giving up. This competition was physically and mentally challenging and our Explorers got to learn their limitations in many different ways and proved that they are among the best in the nation. Throughout the competition, the Hercules Team received numerous compliments for their professionalism, politeness and teamwork. Congratulations and Job well done! Spring 2005 Herculean 9 �Public Safety Hercules Police Department Officer Assigned to Hercules Middle High School Hercules Police Officer Earnest Taylor began his new assignment as the School Resource Officer for Hercules \liddle High School, on January 4, 2005. His primaty assignment is ensuring public safety for students, faculty and other community members at the school. Officer TaylorwiU a1so receive specialized training in Laws Relating lO School and Youth, Mentoring, Preventing Bullying and other relevant courses. He shares an office at the school "ith the WCC School Police Officer and will work in close cooperation with him, as well as school site supervisors and administrative staff. Officer Taylor is completing his third year of service as a police officer for the City of Hercules. He was selected for this position based on his outstanding performance as a patrol officer, excellent communication and mentoring skills, and commitment to effecting positive change in the lives ofyoung people. In his first week in this assignment, OfficerTaylor identified and arrested a student suspected of attempting to rob another student several weeks prior to the arrest. Officer Taylor and the Hercules Police Department are committed to working with the Middle High School staff and the WCC Unified School Districtto improve the educational environment at this school. Everyone visiting the school is encouraged to look for Earnest and say "Hi." Comments from the community regarding this program or issues in the school are welcome. Officer Taylor's \·oicemail is 510.799.8260 ext. 3029. His email is ctavlor@ci.hercules.ca.us. Keep in mind when you call mat Officer Tay lor spends most of his workday out of his office and among the students and school staff. Requests for immediate police service should be made by calling ~ I 0.724. 1111 or in the case of emergency, dia1911. : :1 Spring 2005 Herculean School Resource Officer Earnest Taylor MEGAN'S LAW INTERNET WEB SITE The California Department of Justice Megan's Law Internet Web Site has been activated and is available to the public. The web site is accessible either directly at htUJ:llmegans1aw.ca. gov or through a link on the Attorney General's Home Page at http://ag.ca.gov. The web site provides the public with the following information on displayed registered sex offenders: name and any known aliases used; specific residence address or ZIP Code; physical description; offense conviction(s) related to their registration requirement; and a photograph. The web site has a mapping functionality that allows users to search the data base by name, address, city, county, park, or school. �Public Safety Hercules Police npnm"tm,pnt Reserve Officer Program The City of Hercules would like to introduce everyone to the newest members ofthe Hercules Police Department's Reserve Officer Program. All four Reserve Officers will be out donating their time to the City to help augment patrol as soon as they are completely outfitted with equipment and assigned a training officer. Reserve Officer Joseph Vasquez currently lives in Hercules with his wife Tanee and their children. Officer Vasquez works full time as a cable installer. He grew up in West Contra Costa County and graduated from De Anza High School in 1994. He then attended Contra Costa College before attending and graduating from the Napa PoliceAcademy in December 2003. He completed the Academy ranked in the top 10; he served as the class vice-president, and won the physical fitness award. Reserve Officer Billy Beason Reserve officer Billy Beason currently lives in Rodeo and owns his own business, "A Real-Handyman" which provides all aspects ofhome repair. He is an accomplished martial artist and has won numerous tournaments and awards over the years. He also served as an instructor for Cal-West Karate School for over ten years. Reserve Officer Beason graduated from Richmond High in 1988 and then the Napa Valley Police Academy in June 2002. During the Police Academy, he finished in the top quarter of his class and was awarded top student in weaponless defense, driving and shooting. Reserve Officer Joseph Vasquez (Article continued on page 12.) Spring 2005 Herculean 11 �Public Safety Hercules Police D"nm'tmpnf Reserve Officer Program (Continued) Reserve Officer Benjamin Gutierrez Reserve Officer Jonathan Torres Reserve Officer Benjamin Gutierrez currently lives in Hercules with his wife Taniuska and their children, Officer Gutierrez works full time as an investigator for the San Francisco District Attorney's office, Ben Gutierrez grew up in San Francisco and graduated from Jefferson High School in Daly City in 1993 and then San Francisco State with a B.A. in 1998. He then attended and completed the Napa Valley Police Academy in 2002. Reserve Officer Jonathan Torres is a long time Hercules resident. Officer Torres graduated from Pinole Valley High school in 2003 and then the Napa Valley Police Academy in 2004. He is a five year member of the Hercules Police Department Explorer Post. During his time as an Explorer, he rose to the rank of Explorer Lieutenant prior to being hired as a Reserve Officer. All four Reserve Officers will make a nice addition to our reserve team as we work to expand the program. The Reserve Officer Program in the City of Hercules is a non-paid position in which the individual is donating his or her time to the community. 12 Spring 2005 Herculean �Public Safety Hercules Police D epartment t\iRCUl.£S I'OUCE e Auto Theft Rate Continues To Rise Auto theft continues to be the number one property crime in Hercules wi th 176 reports recei ved in 2004. The total number of reports has increased by 14% compared to 2003 and by 40% compared to the year 2000. Toyota and Honda continue to top the most stolen list accounting for about half of the vehicles taken. The rise in the auto theft rate can be closely paralleled with the City's growth. Another factor has been the proximity ofseveral high density housing developments near the major roadways of Interstate 80, State Route 4, and San Pablo Avenue. These areas have been frequent targets and drop off points for auto thieves. While the City is growing, the frequency of auto theft could be greatly reduced through basic prevention strategies. The first strategy is simply making citizens fully aware ofthe problem. An alert and aware public increases surveillance potential for the police by thousands of sets of eyes. Many felony arrests made by Hercules Police are the result of a call from an alert citizen. The second strategy forreducing the incidence of auto theft is the need for "Target Hardening." During the single month of December 2004, four vehicles were taken after they were left with the engine running or with the keys in the ignition. A vehicle should never be left unattended with the keys in the ignition, not even at home. A significant trend that has been evident for more than the last five years is the use of "shaved keys" to take the 1980s through early 1990s model Toyotas, Nissans, and Satums. Within the last year, at least three victims have had their Toyota taken more than once in this manner. The inferior quality ofthe locks on these vehicles requires additional security measures such as steering wheel locks, card keys, alarms, or a fuel pump cutoff to reduce the likelihood that they will be stolen. These devices should also be used while the vehicle is at home unless it can be garaged. Hercules has always experienced a stolen vehicle recovery rate above 90%. This high recovery rate, coupled with other factors such as the method oftheft, location of recovery, and condition of recovered vehicles, is a strong indication that most vehicles are taken for transportation. This statistic should not be construed as to minimize the severity but rather to support that auto theft is largely a preventable crime of opportunity. According the statistics from the Insurance Information Institute for 2003, the value of stolen motor vehicles in the U.S. was $6.4 billion. This does not include the tremendous inconvenience to vehicle owners, loss of productivity, towing and storage fees, and burden on law enforcement for reporting and recovery. The most important information for all citizens to remember is that no property crime is worth risking your personal safety. Please report all suspicious and criminal activity to the Police Department as soon as possible. Requests for immediate police service should be made by calling 510.724.1111 or in the case of emergency, dial 911. Spring 2005 Herculean 13 �Public Safety Hercules Police Department Auto Theft Stats MOST FREQUENT VEHICLES Ranking 1 2 3 4 Year 1984-96 1987-03 1988-02 1986-01 Make Toyota Honda Nissan Ford Model(s) Camry, Corolla, Van, Pickup Civic, Accord Sentra, Pathfinder, Pickup, Van Mustang, Pickup, Escort Nnmber Taken 55 35 20 17 FREQUENT LOCATIONS Bay Point/BravofMandalay (19) Village Park (19) Foxboro Heights (13) Foxboro Downs (8) Transit Center (7) Victoria Green (4) Stolen Vehicles bv Year 1993 1994 1995 1996 90 78 83 84 1997 1998 \02 74 1999 65 2000 126 2001 120 2002 132 2003 154 2004 176 NEW CHANGES IN DRIVING LAWS The California Vehicle Code, which is the book of laws that govern how we drive on the road, had several changes made to it which took effect January 1,2005. The following are three that you might want to kuow: Child Restraint Systems: Children under the age of 6 years or weighing less than 60 pounds must be properly restrained in the back seat of a vehicle. Exceptions are made only for vehicles with no rear seat, vehicles with rear seats that face sideways, or vehicles where all the rear seats are already occupied by children under 6 years or 60 pounds. The change is that prior to January 1" children under 6 years or 60 pounds did not have to be in the back seat. Motorized Scooters: Users of motorized scooters must possess a valid Class "C" California Driver's License. Previously, no license was required. This law also now requires that all scooters must have a properly maintained muffler in constant operation. Headlamp Usage: This new law requires that every motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, be operated with the head lamps on when weather conditions require the windshield wipers to be in continuous use. In other words, if you have to have your windshield wipers on because it's raining, you have to have your headlights on too. There were several other changes, additions, and new laws which took effect as of January 1,2005. If you would like to see a list of the rest of them, go to the California Highway Patrol website at: www.chl..ca.goy and click on the "News & Information" link. Scroll down to "New Laws". 14 Spring 2005 Herculean �Public Safety Rodeo Hercules Fire Protection District FIRE HAZARD ABATEMENT All weed abatement and fire hazard removal SHALL BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO JUNE 1ST EACH YEAR. It is the responsibility of each resident and/or property owner to maintain his/her property in a fire safe manner at all times. Your cooperation in removing fire hazards on your property is a vital link in the fire safety of our entire community. The Fire District relies on you to lessen hazards around your homes and make our job less difficult in the event of a wildfire. Steps taken by you now will reduce the potential of that small fire in the back yard or open space from becoming a raging, out of control wildfire. What is your responsibility and what do you need to do? I. As a homeowner, property owner or renter, you are responsible for the maintenance ofthe property upon which you reside. This does include renters. 2. Cut all dry dead grasses or weeds to a height of three inches (3 ") or less. 3. Remove or thin out over-grown brush such as manzanita, scrub oak, coyote brush, greasewood etc. 4. All areas between structures shall be maintained. Such as between any outside buildings and your residence, or between you and your neighbor. 5. Remove or trim back dead or dying trees and brush. This includes pahn trees. 6. Keep trees and shrubs trimmed back a minimum of ten feet (I 0') from any structure. This is especially important for evergreens such as pine or fir. 7. Trim or limb up trees a minimum of six feet from the ground. This prevents what is caUed "Fuel Laddering" where a fire on the ground can gain access to trees and brush with little or no difficulty. 8. Do not allow combustible materials to accumulate on or around your home and property. 9. For those with exceptionally large lots, those with upward sloping rearyards, the following is a minirmuTI requirement: a. Large lots must be maintained in a fire safe manner as per the above-mentioned guidelines a minimum ofone hundred feet (I 00') out from the rear of the structure and a minimum of fifty feet (50') inward from the rear most portion of the property whichever is greater. This will include the full width of the property. In many instances on large upward sloping lots, the fence at the bottom of the slope is not the property line. At the time of construction, homeowners placed the rear fence at the base ofthe slope when in fact, the true property line is at the top of the slope. If you are uncertain as to the location of your rear property line, the Fire District will assist you in making that determination. b. Ifat aU possible with large lots, it is recommended you maintain the entire area within your property lines. In addition to the above-mentioned items, you should clean your roof and rain gutters ofleaves, pine needles and other debris. If you are planning to replace your roof, do so only with an approved fire resistive roofing material. Avoid wood shakes and shingles if at all possible. The Fire District wishes to thank you, and urges you to continue your efforts to make our community as fire safe as possible. Ifyou have any questions regarding fire safety or weed abatement, please call 799-4561. Spring 2005 Herculean 15 �Public Safety Rodeo Hercules Fire Protection District Important Fire Safety Information Backyard Burning Portable Fireplaces Appliance Recall Other than the conditions listed below, backyard burning is illegal within Contra Costa County and subject to a $ 1000.00 fine from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District Defective dishwashers are at fault in recent fires. These dishwashers manufactured by Whirlpool and Kenmore were recalled in 1996, however, there have been three fires known to have been directly caused by these appliances in the last 18 months in Contra Costa County, one of which included a fatality. Several manufacturers and retailers are now offering backYard fire pits for home use. While these devices are legal, you must adhere to several guidelines. a. Use only on a fum, non-combustible surface. The following information is vitally important. Ifyou determine you have one ofthe affected units, stop using it immediately and contact the manufacturer listed below. b. Use no closer than ten feet (10') to your house. RecalJ Info: Release No. 96133, May 1996 c. Do not use any fire pit that does not have a pelmanently attached screen and spark arrestor. Brands: Whirlpool and Kenmore d. Bum only clean dry seasoned wood. Units affected: 500,000 nationwide e. Do not use on " RED FLAG" or "HIGH FIRE DANGER" days. Model numbers: f Whirlpool- begins with DU8, DP8, DU9 and GOP (i.e. DU8700XY-I) Kenmore- begins with 665 (i.e. 665.1665591) Do not use on windy days. g. Do not use within ten feet (10') of any combustibles. h. Do not bum trash or garden debris. The fine from Bay Area Air Quality Management District for violations can be as high as $1,000.00. I. Be considerate of your neighbors, if smoke from your fire is impacting them, move the fire pit or stop burning. 16 Spring 2005 Herculean Serial Numbers: from FA2400000 to FA5299999 or FROM FBOI 00000 to FIB899999 Phone numbers: Whirlpool - (800) 874-9481 Sears (800) 927-1625 Repairs and service are free through Whirlpool. Call (800) 638-2772 �-Detailed Pricing Analysis _Staging Recommendations -Targeted Marketing Plan _Skilled Negotiations _Smooth Transaction Process " 114, are not j uSI real estate professionals; we are also residents of Hercules and are your Victoria By The Bay neighbors. We will be glad to talk to you aboul the exciting housing market as well as our beautiful neighborhoods. Call us at your convenience for a FREE no obligation Market Analysis of your home. We look fo n vard to hearing from you. " l ,. ' BI J~Ut1i;IB£i.iii; il~ <illlf1l!11[t)i;;£l}Iljml!l I' ~' NEW LOCATION Put your spine in the hands of experience for your health care. COMPUMENTARY CONSULTATION Ask about our New Patient Special w ith the mention of this ad. For over 16 years we've been here for you ... serving as your community chiropractors. 799-0900 In Creekside Shopping Center· 158 1 Sycamore Avenue #4 • Hercules Spring 2005 Herculean 17 �Home Decorations Gifts ~ Apparel SC o Shoes Slippers Hand bags Party Favors with purchase 18 Spring 2005 Herculean Panda INT'L Trading Co. 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Learning with a teacher is ideal for those who like the structure of having someone to report to each week, and would benefit from participating in private or group lessons under the guidance of a trained and accredited Simply Music teacher. Students attend lessons on a weekly basis, and receive professionally prepared audiovisual and printed materials. These are a supplement to the learning process and are designed to ensure the students' success. For those with extensive prior experience a surtable teacher can tailor this remarkable program to meet your speCific needs. I*C3/\' W'INW.simplymusic.net http://www. musikwithlaura com ':At 83 years of age, this wonderful program has given my life a dimension that has brought me much joy and satisfaction. The experience of Simpty Music has helped me to cope with stress, and even sadness. I have been most fortunate and blessed to have had the experience of Simply Music." 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Rebecca Neis simply musIc Call 5107240818 for reservations, dates and times Spring 2005 Herculean 19 �- EVER FEEt LIKE A FISH OUT OF WATER? · .;~. < WHy,-NOTFIND A PLACE TO BELONG THIS EASTER .. , ',) . ~ , ~ -<:1;-~ ~ • -:( ;}';J.(""",~ . ~ V 6:1 ~ > C 1 '.) b -':, "j.' .>)l ~ ~ . GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE Friday, March 25 - 7:00 PM . " ·Childcare available for infants thru K SPECIAL EASTER SUNDAY SERVICE Sunday, March 27 - 9:00 AM & 11 :00 AM "Nursery &. classes for ch ildren are available o LISTEN TO US ON THE RADIO: KFAX 1100AM - Sundays 3:00 PM KOlA 1640AM - Saturdays 9:00 AM www.valleybible ,org '" W",NNA BEAT BOREDOM THIS SUMMERa. Wauna meet new FRIENDS!> Begins TIJESOAY. JUNE 1 OlilONE PARK, Hercules " Wanna ha\'e a BLAST? ~~~ ~~~:~e;~~ are we/come! fF thru outgoing Seniors) . REGISTER u ,..... www.VOlleYbalimadness.or~ (510) 799-3171 20 Spring 200S Herculean 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM �Recreation & Community Services Recreation Department Staff Directory 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules Recreation Manager-Child Care/Senior Center/ linyTot Services... .................................. ...... Marsha Reynolds Phone: (510) 799-8239 email: marsha.reynolds@ci.hercules.ca.us Recreation Manager-Recreation Classes/Facilities/ Sports.......... .. ..........................................................Greg Dwyer Phone: (510) 799-8293 Community EventS (><:1 '* Calendar ,.. ~:o~ •• for 2005 email: gdwyer@ci.hercules.ca.us Recreation Manager-Community Events/AquaticsNouthrreen Programs......... .....................................................Pedro Jimenez Phone: (510) 799-8228 email: pjimenez@ci.hercules.ca.us Administrative Secretary.................................................Jenny Smith Phone: (510) 799-8230 email: jenny.smith@ci.hercules.ca.us Citywide Garage Sale ......................... April 30, 2005 Hercules TeenNouth Council Senior Citizens Appreciation/Mothers Day Luncheon ...................................................May 1,2005 27th Annual Cultural Festival. ......... June 4 & 5, 2005 Sports/Facility Coordinator......................................... .Brandon Ikeda Phone: (510) 799-8295 email:bikeda@ci.hercules.ca.us Aquatics Coordinator..................................................Angela Curtola Phone: (510) 799-8229 4th of July Parade .....................................July 4,2005 Faml'lyApprecl'atl'on NI'ght.....................July 17, 2005 email: acurtola@ci.hercules.ca.us 6th Annual TeenNouth Council Senior Center/Community Events Coordinator.. ....................... ........................ Phone: (510) 799-8219 .. .............. Janet Bewley Halloween Haunted House ...............................................October 31, 2005 email: janet.bewley@ci.hercules.ca.us TeenlYouth Coordinator. ........................................Janine Shaheed Phone: (510) 799-8294 Community Clean-up Day.............................. November 19, 2005 email: jshaheed@ci.hercules.ca.us Child Care Coordinators Beverly Dupree .................................................... . ... (510)245-4803 Hanna Ranch Childcare email: bdupree@ci.hercules.ca.us Robin Williams ..........................................................(510) 799-8259 Lupine Childcare email: rwilliams@ci.hercules.ca.us Gwendolyn Windham ..............................................(510) 799-8224 Ohlone Childcare Holiday Tree Lighting ................................ .December 2,2005 ---:,;. " ' 'f ,'.' , Happy Halloween email: gwindham@ci.hercules.ca.us 2005 Herculean 21 �The City of Hercules is planning for... The 27th Annual CUltUral festival2ooS1 This year's Cultural Festival is scheduled for Saturday, June 4, 2005 from 10:00am-8:00pm And Sunday, June 5, 2005 from 10:00am-6:00pm At Refugio Valley Park The Cultural Festival Celebrates the Rich Ethnic Diversity within our Community. Our theme this year is "Dynamic and Diverse", highlighting our Multi-Cultural Event. We are currently accepting Food, Arts & Craft vendors. Also, if you are an entertainer, please send a demo, bio and pictures, attention to: Janine Shaheed Hercules Recreation Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road Hercules, CA 94547 For more information, call (510) 799-8294. 22 Herculean 2005 �Rental Facilities FACILIIY RENTALS Whether you are hosting a wedding reception, birthday party, or any other special occasion, the Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department invites you to share your precious moments in any of our available facilities. WELCOME! For detailed information on rental fees, date availability, and application procedures please call (510) 799-8291 . You may pick up a facility rental application at the Community/Swim Center during normal business hours. Reservations will be received on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations will also be taken no more than one year in advance, and no less than one month prior to the event date. The following is a list of facilities we have available: Foxboro Community Center: Located at 1025 Canterbury Avenue. Maximum capacity of 48. One small assembly room, restrooms, large outdoor park area, tennis and basketball courts. This facility does not have kitchen facilities. Ohlone Community Center: Located at 190 Turquoise Drive, adjacent to Ohlone Park. Maximum capacity of 75. One medium size assembly room, residential kitchen, outdoor patio and indoor/outdoor restrooms. Hercules Senior Center: Located at 111 Civic Drive, adjacent to the City Hall Civic Center Plaza. Maximum capacity of 100. One large assembly room, includes kitchen, lobby area, outdoor patio area with BBQ, restrooms and parking . Hercules Community/Swim Center: Located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Maximum capacity of 300. One large assembly room, stage, two multi-purpose rooms, oommerdal kttchen, lobby area, outdoor patio area, restrooms and parking. Community Center Gymnasium: Available for volleyball/ basketball rentals for private games of individuals or company events! Indudes sports equipment, portable bleachers, restrooms, ouldoorpatio area and par1<ing. Forgamesitoumaments insurance is required. Refugio Valley Park Gazebo: Good for outdoor weddings. Scenic view with easy access. Electricity available, rental does not indude tables or chairs. Woodfield, Ohlone, and Hanna Ballfield Rentals: Available for private or oompany rentals. There is a two hour minimum on all field rentals. Rental of the fields does not indude sports equipment or field preparations. NEW POLICY FOR INFLATABLE STRUCTURES AT CIIY PARKS A reservation is required to use any Inflatable Play Structures (JUMPERS) in all Hercules Parks. Reservation penntts and park site maps may be acquired through the Hercules Parks and Recreation Department (51 0) 799-8291. Inflatable play structures Uumpers) and their associated generators are only allowed in the designated lawn areas, from 10:00am through 6:00pm under the following conditions: 1. Amaximum of two (2) inflatable play structures Uumpers) allowed per park per day. 2. They must be rented from a company that has a minimum $1,000,000 commercial general liability insurance. The rental company's insurance agent must provide to the City, prior to your event, a certificate of insurance that shows the City of Hercules as an "additional insured" for the park and then date of the event. All rental guidelines regarding use of the jumper must be followed. 3. You must provide adult supervision of jumper use at all times. 4. Inflatable play structures Uumpers) require electricity to operate. Please arrange with your rental company before the date of your event, the city does not provide generators or electricity. Where portable generators are used, please ensure that the generator and inflatable play structures Uumper) are located within the designated lawn area. 5. The rental company must install the inflatable play structure Uumper) without driving a motorized vehicle into the park. Theywill need to use a cart, hand-truck or similar method oftransportation. 6. The inflatable play structures Uumpers) must be placed on the designated grass area and situated so that its entrance is at least eight (8) feet away from any object that might hurt an occupant who falls out. The maximum space allowed for the inflatable play structures Uumpers) is 20' x 20'. For safety reasons, inflatable play structures Uumper) should not be located on hard surfaces (such as concrete). Be sure that you have en extension cord long enough to cover the required distance and do not plan to lay an extension oord across a sidewalk or pathway. 7. During anytime of the event City staff may check your set-up and may ask you to move your inflatable play structures Uumper) and/or your portable generator to a different location, please cocperate with them 8. Inflatable play structures Uumpers) are not allowed in parks ovemight. 9. In case of emergency or injury, ca1l 91 1. The Parks and Recreation Department office hours are Monday through Thursday 10:00am6:00pm and Fridays 10:00am - 5:00pm. Outside ofthese hours you can call the same number and leave a message. For problems outside ofnonnal work hours please call (510) 799-8297 or(510)812-7580, they will contact the appropriate party for response. If there is no answer please leave a message with nature of the problem and what park you're located in. 2005 Herculean 23 �City of Hercules Recreation and Conununity Services Department Evaluation of Parks by Hercules Resident Name of Park: D Refugio Valley Park D Ohlone Park D Foxboro Park D Woodfield Park D Waterfront Park (AKA Railroad) Other: _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ o D Hanna Ranch Park D Beechnut Park D Victoria by the Bay Date ofVisit:_ __ _ __ _ __ Poor Fair I Average Good I Excellent Landscaping Condition/appearance of landscaping Cleanliness of park/facility Trash/debris/garbage Landscaping deficiencies: Facilities Restroom(s) Availability Trash containers Drinking fountain s BBQ PitslPicnic area(s) Play Structures Lighting where applicable Handicap Access Parking Safety/Hazards/Sanitation Equipment/S tructure(s) Condition Walks/Grounds/Etc Handicapped Access areas Restroom(s) sanitation/cleanliness Obvious Safety Hazards: Miscellaneous Community Center Tenni s Courts Established Trails/Jogging Trail/Etc. Childcare Sites (circle: Ohlonel Hanna Ranch! Lupi ne) Senior Center General observations including reconunendations and conunents: _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Name of resident (optional) and Phone Number for contact: _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ Instructions: If you have any questions, please phone 5 10-799-829 1. Please drop this form off at Hercules City Conununity/Swim Center at 2001 Refugio Valley Road, or fax to (5 10) 799-8288. 24 Hercul ean 2005 �Classes ~ ~ YOUTH OIL PAINTING BASIC FIRST AID TRAINING This is the perfect class for high school students needing to be certified before graduation, or anyone needing to be certified in FirstAidand CPR. Medic FirstAid is a basic 6 hour training course which allows the participant to fun ction with one consistent set of priorities in a medical emergency. The training is accomplished in seven modules of instruction, participants will receive a wallet card and certificate of completion. Please bring a bag lunch. (This class is not an infant class, or for Health Care Providers or Day Care Providers, please see listing for other classes). Location: Instructor: Fee: 11517-A 11517-8 11517-C Community/Swim Center, Press Room Delucchi's First Aid Training Certified Instructors $58 Res/$63 Non-Res, (this includes a $5 materials fee for certification packet and handbook. Sat Sat Sat 03/12 04/16 05121 8:00am-2:00pm 8:00am-2:00pm 8:00am-2:00pm BASIC FIRST AID TRAINING FOR INFANTS, CHILDREN & ADULTS This is the perfect class for people needing to be certified for infant, children and adult first aid and CPR. Medic FirstAid for infants, children and adults is a basic 7-hour training course in emergency care. CPR and other important emergency care skills are combined in the course, which allows the participant to function with one consistent set of priorities in a medical emergency. The training is accomplished in seven modules of instruction, students will receive a wallet card and certificate of completion. Please bring a bag lunch. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Press Room Delucchi's FirstAid Training Certified Instructors $58 Res/$63 Non-Res, (this includes a $5 materials fee for certification packet and handbook. 21508-A Sat 05/07 8:00am-3:00pm For ages 7-17 years, you will have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors. You will also leam about lighls, shadows, and composition perspective. Work at your own pace, while making new friends and developing new talents. There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply infonnation will be provided when registering. Location: Instructor Fee: Community/Swim Center Maria S.C. Davi $42 ResI$45 Non-res 41521 -A 41521-8 11521-A 11521-8 Tues Fri Tues Fri 03l22.()5110 03/25-05113 OOJ07-D7f26 OOJ1M7129 • "" ~ .<c·" ~ll . ,' . p 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm ADULT OIL PAINTING Have fun while leaming to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors. You will also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. Work at your own pace, while developing talents that you have been wishing to accomplish for years. There is an additKlnal fee for supplies. Supply infonnation will be provided when registering. Location: Instructor: Fee: Communily/Swim Center Maria S.C. Davi $42 Res!$45 Non-res 31516-A 31516-B Tues Tues 03l22-D5I1 0 00107-D7f26 1:oopm-3:30pm 1:oopm-3:3Opm NOTARY 101 This 4 hot..r course will prepare you to become a Cal~omia Notary Public. Notaries are needed in Real Estate, Banking, Law, and other professions. Leam everything you need to knowto pass the state exam and and easily tum being a Notary into a parttimeorfulll time career. Please bring a photo 10 and aseparalecheck ($40) payabletotheSecretaryofStatefor the cost ofthe exam (no cash). You must sign upatleast10 days before the date ofthe first training class. The first dass is the training course, and second dass is the test. Communily/Swim Cente~Press Room/Resource CIr) $90 Res/$95 Non-res (Plus additional $40 check for state exam) Course DatelTime 11506-A Tues 5:30pm-9:30pm 02f22 11506-B Tues 5:30pm-9:30pm 04112 11506-C Tues 05117 53Opm-9:3Opm State Exam DatelTime Thursdays 02(24,04/14,05119 6:00pm-7:30pm Location: Fee: 2005 Herculean 25 �Classes ~,~ I! ~,~~:! ROMPER GYM (AGES 2 - 4) BALLROOM DANCE CLASS Romper Gym is designed especially for the two - four year olds who want to explore but require parental assistance and encouragement. Matthew Silveria brings over 12 years ofmotivating and training experience to assist parents in instructing their children to balance, control movement and grow in this upbeat experience. Planning a Birthday Party? Ask about our Tumbling Party Special! The first half of each 90 minute class will be devoted to a smooth dance (foxtrot, waltz, etc.); the second half a latin dance (cha cha, mambo, rumba, etc.). These classes are designed for beginner to low-intermediate students and will focus on basic steps and patterns, as well as technique, styling and proper dance etiquette. Classes are taught by Barbara Corey, who has been teaching dance and exercise classes in Southern CA and the East Bay Area for the past 23 years. She is certified through Irvine Valley College, AFAA and is a member of IDEA (International Dance ExerciseAssociation). Registration must be complete by the Friday before the first session starts. Location: Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $49 Res/$52 Non-Res 1152&-A Sat 04/02-D5/21 , 1152&-6 Sat 05/28-06125 2152&-A Sat 0711 &-08/27 ' (No dass on 4/16,5/7,5/14, 8/6, 8/13) 9:00am-9:45am 9:00am-9:45am 9:00am-9:45am TINY TUMBLERS (AGES 4 - 6) Enjoy the fun while developing body awareness. This class is designed for children ages 4 through 6 and leads students to learn stretches, rolls, balance and cartwheels in a playful and safe environrnent. Planning a Birthday Party? Ask about our Turnbling Party Special! Location: Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $49 Res/$52 Non-Res 11522-A Sat 04/02-D5121 * 11522-B Sat 05/28-D6125 21522-A Sat 07/1&-8127 '(No class on 4116, 5/7, 5/14, 8/6, 8/13) 10:00am-1 0:45am 10:00am-1 0:45am 10:00am-1 0:45arn This fun-filled class is designed for children 7 and older, and for advanced tumbling students, who are preparing for a rnore advanced gymnastics experience. Emphasis will be on balance, coordination, ftexibility and strength. Planning a Birthday Party? Ask about our Tumbling Party Special! Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $49 Res/$52 Non-Res 11523-A Sat 04/02-05/21' 11523-B Sat 05/28-06/25 21523-A Sat 07/16-08/27 *(No class on 4/16, 5/7, 5/14, 8/6, 8113) 26 Herculean 2005 Hercules Senior Center 6:30pm-8:00pm Couple Rates: $88 Res/$96 Non-Res Single Rates: $52 Res/$56 Non-res 11504-A 11504-B 21504-A Tues Tues Tues 02115-03/08 04/05-D4/26 05/17-06/14 ••• • ~-8 HI P HOP DANCE CLASS GYMNASTICS (AGES 7 & UP) Location: Instructor: Fee: Location: Time: Fees: 11 :OOam-11 :45am 11 :00am-11 :45am 11 :00am-11 :45am Introducing a hip hop class for individuals and the whole family! Come check out this class and learn the fundamentals of Hip Hop through steps, combinations and routines. No experience needed , plus its great exercise. For more information please call (510) 799-8291 . This class is co-ed and is open to all groups. Location: Fees: Hercules Senior Center 111 Civic Drive, Hercules $55 Res/$60 Non-Res 31561-A Sat 31561-B Sat 'No class on 07/02 05/07-06/11 06/18-D7/30 10:15am-11 :OOam 10:15am-11 :OOam �Classes TAIKO JAPANESE DRUM CLASS FOR AGES 7 AND UP This class focuses on the movement, style, stance and forms using 4 elements; Discipline of the mind, Body, Spirit and Communication. Come and join reowned Taiko instructor David Gonzalez, who has taught programs in various areas in Northem California. His teaching and performances can also be noted in the movies and television industries such as, "Return of the Jedi Special Edition", "Ninja Turtle Series", and "Life with Bonnie". Come join us for this new and innovative class that we're now offering in Hercules! Location: Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Community Center David Gonzalez $65Res/$70 Non-Res 41502-C 11502-A 11502-B Mon Mon Mon 03/21-04/11 04/18-D5/16 OS/23-D6/13 KARATE Are you oryourchild interested in learning how to defend yourselves? Then oeme to me, Sensei Garcia! In rny class, students will learn the basic fighting skills of Karate, self-discipline, self-esteem and oenfidence in protecting themselves. Sensei Garda now offers Karate Class weapons training! Leam to use Nunchaku, Kamabo, and Sai. Leam to bea Karate and Weapons Samurai, FREE! Must buy your own weapons through Sensei Garcia. If you are interested in a free 1 month trial offer, just bring mention this ad when registering. There is an additional fee for the complete uniform. All orders and payments forthe uniform are taken by the instructor. Locations: Instructor: Fees: 6:30pm-7:30pm 6:30pm-7:30pm 6:30pm-7:30pm Wednesday Thursday JUDO Friday Judo is a martial art that concentrates primarily on throwing and grappling techniques. The striking and self-<lefense techniques are practiced only in Kata form. Judo has been an Olympic event since 1964. The instructor will take registration for all classes at any time during the sessions. If you wish to speak to the instructor prior to enrollment, you may call 799-9906, oryou may vis~ the·class. LocaUon: OhloneCommun~Center Instructor: Wayne Cunningham Fees: $51 ResI$54 Non-Res Monthly Fee $23 Res/$25 Non-Res additional family members Ages 5 through Adults - MonNVed Workout Hours: MonNVed 6:30-7:30pm 7:30-9:00pm MonNVed 51519-1 51519-J 51519-K 51519-L 51519-A 51519-B March April May June July August Ages 5-11 Ages 12-Adult 5152S-1 5152S-J 5152S-K Wed Classes at Hercules Senior Center Thurs Classes at the Ohlone Center Fri Classes at Community/Swim Center Joe Garcia $68 Resl$72 Non-Res Monthlyfee $40 Res/$44 Non-Res additional family members Beginners 5:00-!l:00 pm Yellow Belt 6:00-7:00 pm GreenBelts 7:00-8:00 pm All Belts Under 12yrs. old 5:00-!l:00 pm Purple, Brown & Black Belts 6:00-7:00 pm 1sV3rd Fridays Kumite 6:30-7:30 pm 2nd/4th Fridays Weapons 6:30-7:30 pm March April May 5152S-L 5152S-A 5152S-B June July August PUBLI C STARGAZING Come to our public stargazing program conducted by experienced amateur astronomers for the benefit and enjoyment of sky watchers of all ages. If you are a teacher, bring your class; if a parent, bring your children. If you are an amateur astronomer, novice or expert, bring your own binoculars and telescopes and share your knowledge and enthusiasm. Please no smoking or alcohol. And no ftashlights without a red filter. Dress warm . For more information, please call (510) 526-5974. On scheduled evenings, call (510) 7998237 after 7:30pm. Instructor: David Harris, Lance Shaw, Walt Meadows Location: Foxboro Park Fees: Free of charge! Dates: 04/02,05/14,06/11 , 07/02,08/06 Tirne: Saturdays at DUSK! *Weather perrnitting! Partly cloudy OK! 2005 Herculean 27 �Senior Services HERCULES SENIOR CENTER 111 CIVIC DRIVE (510)799-8219 Friends, Food, Fun and Companionship is what the Hercules Senior Program is all about. Join us for a day of activities or just come and relax for a while. Our program provides a variety of social and recreational activ~ies in a friendly atmosphere where the emphasis is on hospitality. You will be warmly welcomed by our volunteer staff when you stop in to visit our center. The Hercules Senior program and 'support services are available to adults 50 and over. Our activities and programs welcome participation by adults of all ages on a space available basis. These services include classes, day trips, nutrition services, health screening services, multi-cultural enrichment, and much, much mere! We strive to ensure a physically and emotionally comfortable environment for all, as well as encouraging socialization ~ peers. Please drop in and say hello to our staff and volunteers Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Our center will provide you with updated information on current and upcoming activities and events. THE HERCULES SENIOR CENTER WELCOMES BACK.... BINGO BINGO AND MORE BINGO!!!! I I Welcome Back Bingo!!! Come join us for a fun evening of Bingo at the Hercules Senior Center. Evening bingo is held on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Location: Time: Days: Hercules Senior Center 111 Civic Drive, Hercules "~ ,4!i"" " [- -- - · l L '~.J Doors open at 6:00pm Games start at 7:00pm __ _ 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month ON-GOING ACTIVITIES MONDAYS TaiChi Computer Classes Low Impact Exercise Goodie Store Lunch Folk Dancing 8:00am - 9:00am 9:00am - 2:30pm 9:00am 10:30am 11:45am 1:00pm-$12.00a month TUESDAYS Tai-Chi Art Class Lunch Crochet Group AdvanceTap Hue Intermediate Tap BeginnerTap 8:30am 10:00am 11:45am 1:00pm 1:OOpm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 2:45pm 2:45pm-3:45pm 3:45pm4:30pm WEDNE::iDAYS Various Crafts High Rollers Card Club Lunch Tai Chi 13 Fundamental Steps and Dance Class 10:00am 9:00am -4:00pm 11:45am 1:00pm THURSDAYS TaiChi High Rollers Card Club Lunch Bingo 8:00am 9:00am - 4:00pm 11:45am 1:00pm FRIDAYS TaiChi Low Impact Exercise Bingo For Goodies Lunch 8:00am 9:00am 10:30am 11:45am ' Hercules Senior Center is the host to the C.C. Cafe Monday through Friday: suggested donation is $2.00 for ages 60 and older. For ages 59 and younger suggested donation is $3.75. Reservation must be made one day in advance before 12:30pm. Bingo is open to the public. Adults ages 18 and up, NO MINORS PLEASE! "t, ',' .' -~ 28 Herculean 2005 $3/Week $3/Week $3/Week $3/Week �Senior Services ADULT TAP AND HULA DANCE CLASS Join us for fun and exercise! You will become adept at basic tap dance steps while leaming dance routines choreographed to music of the 30's, 40's and 50's. A new class being offered this Fall is Hula Hawaiian style. Carol Rose isa local instructor with over 35 years in the field. She had her own dance studio and holds a State of Califomia Teaching Credential. "Times may change with size of classes. Tuesday 1:OOpm-2:00pm 2:00pm-2:45pm 2:45pm-3:45pm 3:45pm4:3Opm Ongoing AdvanceTap Hula Intermediate Tap Beginner $3/week $3lweek $3lweek $3/week HICAP HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING ADVOCACY PROGRAM Did your HMO increase your monthly premium from $10 to $20, $30 or more per montih? Having problems with a denial of payment by Medicare? Do you know that starting February 1st you can use your Medicare Card at participating pharmacies and save 10 to 47% on prescription drugs? If you want answers to these questions and many more, call and make a HICAP appointment. Counseling sessions are free and confidential. A trained experienced counselor is available on the 1st Monday of each month at the Hercules Senior Center from 9:00-11 :00 am, call (510) 799-8219. NOTARY SERVICE The Hercules Senior Center has a certified notary that is available on tihe Third Thursday of the month please call for an appointment at (510) 799-8219, there are special rates for Seniors. COMPUTER CLASS Mondays Call for a time Free POOL TABLE The Pool Table is available Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Time: 1:OOpm to 5:00pm Free BLOOD PRESSURE Get your blood pressure taken by one ofourfinest Rodeo IHercules Fire Fighters on the Second Wednesday of each month! Call 7998219for more information. C.C.CAFE All people 60 and over get out ofthe house and have something nutritious to eat. Live healthier, socialize and have a little fun while you're at it. Visit Hercules C.C. Cafe at the Senior Center, 111 Civic Drive, Monday through Friday at 11 :30 am. The big lunch is served for a suggested donation of $2.00. That's the best deal in town! Call (510) 799-8219 a day in advance before 12:30 pm for reservations. Your first meal is on us! Enroll with Westcat at (51 0) 724-7433 for free transportation to C.C. Cafe. Give it a try. You won't regret it! For "Meals on Wheels" contact Dolores Morales at (510) 499-3600. 2005 Herculean 29 �Youth Services BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE FEES The following fees are effective for 04-05 school year at Hanna Ranch, Lupine and Ohlone Child Care Centers. These fees are based upon a four week billing period and do not include holidays and scheduled In-service (non-student) days. "*Multi-Child 10% Discount for all Children's Programs - 10% discount on total program fees for families with two or more children enrolled in the same program. 15% of fees to be used for facility construction and maintenance. (All fees are subject to change,) Five-Day Care Grades1-5 Care 6:30am-8:30am $124 Res/$155 Non-Res Care 7:30am-8:30am $62 Res/$77 Non-Res Dismissal to 5:30pm $214 Res/$268 Non-Res . " Dismissal to 6:30pm $285 Res/$356 Non-Res Three-Day Care AM Care 6:30am-8:30am AM Care 7:30am-8:30am Di smissal to 5:30pm Dismissal to 6:30pm Late Payment Fee: Registration Fee: Late Pick-Up Fee: Grades 1-5 $76 Res/$94 Non-Res $38 Res/$47 Non-Res $107 Res/$134 Non-Res $171 Res/$214 Non-Res $30 for late payments received after the 1st of the month $40 Annual Registartion Fee (One time charge per year) $2 per minute/per child - If child is picked up after the registered pick up time. AM KINDER PROGRAM The AM Kinder Program is for chi ldren attending Kindergarten. Ohlone Child Care has AM Kinder hours only. Hanna Ranch Child Care has both AM and PM hours for kinder care. These fees ar~ based on a four week billing period. Five-Day AM Care AM Care AM Care AM Care AM Care Care 6:30am-8:30am 7:30am-8:30am 6:30am-11 :30am 7:30am-11 :30am 8:30am-11:30am PM PM PM PM Dismissal-5:30pm Dismissal-6:30pm Dismissal-5:30pm Dismissal-6:30pm Care Care Care Care Kinder $124 Res/$155 Non-Res $62 Res/$77 Non-Res $357 Res/$446 Non-Res $285 Res/$356 Non-Res $214 Res/$268 Non-Res $214 $285 $392 $463 Res/$268 Res/$356 Res/$490 Res/$579 Non-Res Non-Res Non-Res Non-Res Three-Day Care AM Care 6:30am-8:30am AM Care 7:30am-8:30am AM Care 6:30-11 :OOam AM Care 7:30am-11:00am AM Care 8:30-11 :00am Kinder $75 Res/$94 Non-Res $38 Res/$47 Non-Res $186 Res/$233 Non-Res $145 Res/$ 181 Non-Res $107 Res/$134 Non-Res PM PM PM PM $112 $171 $214 $278 Care Care Care Care Dismissal-5:30pm Dismissal-6:30pm Dismissal-5:30pm Dismissal-6:30pm Late Payment Fee: $30 for late payment received after the 1st of the month $40 Annual Registartion Fee (One time charge per year) Registration Fee: $2 per minutes/per child Late Pick-up Fee: Payment Due by the 15th of each month. See next two pages for Summer Camp & Tiny Tot Fees PUBLIC REGISTRATION DATES: CHILD CARE: MAY 23RD AT 9AM TINY TOTS: MAY 23RD AT 9AM SUMMER CAMP: MAY 2ND AT 9AM FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (51 0) 799-8291. 30 Herculean 2005 Res/$ 140 Res/$214 Res/$268 Res/$348 Non-Res Non-Res Non-Res Non-Res �Broker (510) 385-5359 Your Local Real Estate &; Home Loan Provider! Legacy Homes is committed to providing you with the most impeccable Customer service in the Real Estate Industry. Owner Hablo Espanol (510) 385-5395 Our agents are reliable and qualified with a wealth of experience, dedicated to delivering service with integrity and respect. We understand the dynamics of the Real Estate industry and will negotiate the highest returns for your investment. Our reputation at Legacy Homes is built on a foundation of repeat business from satisfied clientele. We offer you Hie most outstanding customer service you will ever experience. It's that simple. We Can MaKe It Ha~~n! 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As our Client, you should expect: - A Professional, Knowledgeable and Friendly sales team - Competitive Listing Rates - Aggressive Marketing Strategies - Creative Finance Solutions - Outstanding Value & Customer Service Call or stop by and visit us today! We are conveniently located in the Hercules Shoppin,s; Plaza near Starbucks! �Youth Services City of Hercules Summer Camps Lupine Day Camp/Grades K-2 Summer Day Camp for grades K-2 is held at the Lupine Childcare Center at 1905 Lupine. Staff has planned many fun and exciting activities for the summer. Your child will enjoy craft activities, sports, games, and entertainment. Come join the fun. Contact Robin Williams at (51 0) 799-8259. Ohlone Day Camp/Grades 3-5 Summer Day Camp for children entering grades 3-5 is held at the Ohlone Childcare Center at 1616 Pheasant. Staff has planned a fun filled summer with activities such as, arts and crafts, tennis, organized sports, local field trips and swimming on Tuesday and Thursday. We also have exciting field trips planned! Come join the fun! Contact Gwen Windham for more information, at (510) 799-8224. 'Please note that all childcare/summer camp fees are subject to change. Five Dav Program Core: 8:30am - 5:30pm Extended: 6:30am-6:30pm Resident $127.00 $140.00 Non-Resident $159.00 $175.00 Three Day Program Core: 8:30am - 5:30pm Extended: 6:30am-6:30pm Resident $76.00 $83.00 Non-Resident $95.00 $104.00 Hanna Ranch Planet Youth Summer Camp Grades 6-9 Summer Day Camp for children entering grades 6-9 is held at the Hanna Ranch Childcare Center at 2480 Refugio Valley Road. Join us for our weekly workshops, dance club, field trips, movies, sports activities, arts and crafts, parties, barbeques, arcades and pinball games, guest performers and entertainment, swimming, open gym, and fitness center! Contact Beverly Dupree for more information, at (51 0) 245-4803. $20.00 deposit required for each week reserved. Deposit is credited to weekly payment. 'Fees are subject to change. *These fees are based on a weekly billing cycle. You will NOT receive bills during Summer Camp sessions. Core 8:30am-5:30am 5 Day Including Trips 4 Day 4 Day Including Trips 3 Day 3 Day Including Trips $177.00 Res/$190.00 Non-Res $101.00 Res/$112.00 Non-Res $151.00 Res/$162.00 Non-Res $76.00 Res/$83.00 Non-Res $126.00 Res/$133.00 Non-Res Extended 6:30am-6:30pm 5 Day Including Trips $190.00 Res/$205.00 Non-Res $112.00 Res/$124.00 Non-Res 4 Day 4 Day Including Trips $162.00 Res/$174.00 Non-Res $83.00 Res/$93.00 Non-Res 3 Day $133.00 Res/$243.00 Non-Res 3 Day Including Trips 'Field trip packages are automatically included in the Five Day Program. Three and four day field trips are separately offered and those participating must use their third or fourth day on the scheduled Field Trip date. Field trip packages include the cost of admission, transportation and chaperones. Field trips must be paid atthe time of registration. 2005 Herculean 31 �Youth Services ~0m1.,~ THE CI1Y OF HERCULES TINY TOT PROGRAM Make your child 's first learning experience a happy and memorable one with the City of Hercules "Dny Tot Program. Our Tiny Tot Program offers 2 phases of learning adventures to prepare your child for their upcoming years in elementary school. Little Leamers: Age 3 (by December 2nd). Thi s program provides socialization skills, self help skills, and fine/gross motor skills. This is a 2 day program that is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am-11 :OOam . (Child must be completely toilet trained to be in this program) Pre-K Program: Age 4 (by December 2nd). This program was designed to prepare your child for Kindergarten. Your child will continue to work on their socialization skills, self-help skills, and fine/gross motor skills, in addition to following directions and assistance with their writing skills. This is a 3 day program that is held on Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays from 9:00am12:00pm. (Child must be completely potty trained to be in this program) Both programs offer Circle Time Activities, Arts and Crafts, Story "Dme, Recreational Fun , Cooking Projects and some Academic Skills. For more information on this fun learning experience for your child, please call Robin Williams at Lupine Child Care Site at (510) 799-8259. Little Leamer Program (TfTH) 9:00am -11 :OOam $67 Res/$84 Non-Res Pre-K Program fMIW/F) 9:00am-12:00pm $152 Res/$190 Non-Res 32 Herculean 2005 CI1Y OF HERCULES SEASONAL CAMPS FOR CHILDREN GRADES K-6TH City of Hercules offers seasonal camps throughout the school year, which offers your child safe and exciting activities during school breaks. Please come join us for fun filled weeks of entertainment, arts and craft, music, and games. For more information , please call the site coordinators at the numbers listed . We offer such camps as: Ohlone Spring Camp: Located at 1616 Pheasant Drive, Hercules. Camp Has!: Gwen Windham. Dates: March 28 - April 1, 2005 Public Registration: March 7th -18th 3 Day Program 8:30am-5:30pm 6:30am-6:30pm $76 Res/$94 Non-Res $83 Res/$104 Non-Res 4 Day Program 8:30am-5:30pm 6:30am-6:30pm $101 Res/$126 Non-Res $112 Res/$140 Non-Res 5 Day Program 8:30am-5:30pm 6:30am-6:30pm $127 Res/$140 Non-Res $140 Res/$175 Non-Res HERCULES LIBRARY CONNECTION! The City of Hercules has commenced a limited library service that is now available to Hercules residents. Residents are now able to pick up reserved books in the Computer Center, located at the Hercules Community/Swim Center. Library cardholders will have access to library databases, the collection of the County Library system via two new computer terminals; search the Internet and request materials. All requested materials are sent to the Community/Swim Center site for pick up. Anew library book drop has now been installed and is open 24 hours outside the Community Center. Look for details about the availability of this exciting new service as they become available on the Contra Costa County Library's home page (www.ccclib.org), on flyers at nearby branch libraries and at the Hercules Swim Center. For more information, please call the Community/Swim Center at (510) 799-8291. ·Please allow 3-5 business days before picking up books. �TeenlYouth Programs BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM, T.H.E. S.p.o.T., WITH TUTORING AVAILABLE! NOW OFFERING GROUP OR INDIVIDUAL TUTORING PROGRAM FOR PARTICIPANTS OF CITY RUN CHILDCARE PROGRAMS THE SPOT is just the place to be to get help with those challenging homework assignments and socialize with your peers in an exhilarating , fun , safe environment. Our skillful, trained Homework Spcecialists are there to provide assistance in all areas. In addition to our homework club, a credentialed teacher will provide small group on-site tutoring for an additional fee of$1 0.00 per session. The sessions consist of one hour per week. Staff provides arts & crafts, sports and a variety of activities and events catered exclusively for 6th, 7th and 8th graders. This program is designed to meet the needs of school-age students grades K - 6th who are in need of advanced homework assistance and small group tutoring. Tutoring sessions are one hour, scheduled weekly at each childcare site. Small group tutoring will consist of 5 to 10 students maximum . Program availability will be based upon the number of participants. (This program is limited to the City of Hercules Children's Program participants.) Tutoring fees must be paid prior to your child's attendance. Participants must sign up for a minimum offour (4) sessions. Members of this exclusive group will participate and be challenged with various activities: Locations: Advanced Homework Assistance Small Group On-site Tutoring (Credentialed Teacher) Sports Activities (Basketball, Volleyball, Coed games, etc.) Arts & Crafts Weekly Clubs (Chess, Music & Dance, Crafts, etc.) Computer Resource Accessibility - T!)en Resource Center Local Field Trips, Special Events & Activities Location: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules Dates: 08/24-06/10 Registration Fee: $40.00 - One Time Fee in addition to the regular monthly bills. 3 Day Program 6:30am-8:30am 7:30am-8:30am Dismissal to 5:30pm Dismissal to 6:30pm $76 Res/$94 Non Res $38 Res/$47 Non Res $107 Res/$134 Non Res $171 Res/$214 Non Res 5 Day Program 6:30am-8:30am 7:30am-8:30am Dismissal to 5:30pm Dismissal to 6:30pm $124 Res/$155 Non Res $ 62 Res/$77 Non Res $214 Res/$268 Non Res $285 Res/$356 Non Res T.HE S.P.O.T., Lupine Child Care, Ohlone Child Care, and Hanna Ranch Child Care Class Times: Mon - Thurs - 3:00pm - 6:00pm Fees: Group:$1 O.OO(One hour, 5 minJ1 0 max students) Individual: $50.00 (One hour) Small Group 4 Week Session: $40.00 Dates: 03/07/05 - 04/08/05 04/11/05 - 05/06/05 05/09/05 - 06/03/05 r " ONLINE REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS: WWW.CI.HERCULES.CA.US CLICK ON "RECREATION" CLICK ON "RECREATION CLASSES" CLICK ON "ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM" IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL (510) 799-8291. 2005 Herc ulean 33 �TeenNouth Programs ! m i II :'i il I I1II NEED HELP WITH PRE-ALGEBRA, T.Y.C. PRESENTS AFTER SCHOOL ALGEBRA IiII TU TORI NG FOR 9TH - 12TH ANDTRIGONOMETRY? GRADERS These classes are designed to meet the needs of school-age students grades 6th - 12th who are in need of advanced math homework assistance. Karen Wang, will provide the tutoring. It "';11 be held 2 hours each session 1 day per week for four weeks: Students are required to take notes during each sElssion, responsible for homework assigned, and given a test after each chapter. For more information, please call (510) 799-S2fi1. Supply list for each class is as follows: These group sessions are designed to meet the needs of students grades 9th -12th who are in need of general homework assistance. Radda Kamir, will provide the tutoring. It will be held 2 hours each session, 1 day per week for four weeks. Students are required to takes notes during each session , reponsible for homework assigned , and they are given a test after each chapter. Supply list for class: Pencils, erasers, paper, and spiral notebook. 1. Pencils 2. Erasers 3. Paper 4. Spiral Notebook Location: Days: Time: Fees: Instructor: Location: Karen Wang Hercules Community Center/Resource Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road Class Times: 6:30pm - S:30pm Fees: $120 (4 week sessions - S min/15 max students) Pre-Algebra 2160S-E Mon 03/07 - 04/04" ' No Class on 3/28 - 4/01 2160S-F Mon 04/11 - 05102 2160&-G Mon 05/09 - 06/06 Algebra I 21609-E Tues 03/0S - 04/0S" "No Class on 3128 - 4/01 21609-F Tues 04/12 - 05/03 21609-G Tues 05/10 - 05/31 A lgebra nITrigonometrv 21610-E Thur 03/10-04/0r "No Class on 3128 - 4/01 21610-F Thur 04/14 - 0510S 21610-G Thur 05/12-06102 34 Herculean 2005 Community Center/Resource Room Tuesday 4:00pm - 6:00pm $120.00 - 4 week session $90.00 - 3 week session (Prorated) Minimum amount of students 4, maximum 10. 21604-C 03/22·04/19 21604-D 04/26 - 05/17 21604-E OS/24 - 06/07* "3 Week Session, prorated at $90.00 T.Y.C.'S SPRING BREAK SA NTA CRUZ TRIP Why sit at home during Spring Break! Join the Hercules Teen/ Youth Council as they start the Spring Break at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Don't miss the fun in the sun! Register now and enjoy yourspring break on the boardwalk! Bus leaves the Hercules Swim Center at 10:00am, return at 7:00pm. For more information, please call (51 0) 799-S294. When: March 30, 2005 Registration Deadline: February 1, 2005 Fees: $60 ResaYC Members $50 Code: 52002-A �TeenlYouth Programs COMING THIS SUMMER FOR TEENS 9TH - 12TH GRADE ... SUMMER MATH CAMPS ... MIDNIGHT BASKETBALL/ SWIM PARTIES ... AND ... THEA TRICAL WORKSHOPS! DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS! FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL JANINE SHAHEED AT (510) 799-8294. CI1Y OF HERCULES TEEN/ YOUTH COUNCIL The TeenlYouth Council is busy helping with Community Activities and Events . Our active Teens and Youths are demonstrating leadership skills, teamwork through their participation in such events as making presentations and reports to our City Council and Community Service Commission. Some of the current citywide events and projects the TeenlYouth Council are working on are building a TEEN CENTER, The Senior Citizens Pre-Mother Day Luncheonl Fashion Show, TYC Haunted House, Summer Just Kickin ' It LeadershiplTheatricallSummer Camp, 271h Annual Cultural Festival , TY.C . Concession Stand , and much more. This successful program recruits active members from the Hercules MiddlelHigh School and Hercules residents. If you enjoy working in your community and are great with making decisions for your peers, this is the program for you. All members must be 6th-12th graders, a resident of Hercules or attending the Hercules Middlel High School. If you are interested in getting to know more about the TeenlYouth Council, you may attend our meetings held at the Hercules TeenlYouth Resource Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road , Hercules, on th e 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 3:00pm-4:00pm (during the school year). Due to the popularity of this innovative group, we are currently enlisting City of Hercules teen and youth volunteers. If interested, you can j oin now and apply for membership for the next term of September 1,2004 through August 31,2005. The TY.C. will be participating in several events, including: The Senior Citizens and Pre-Mother's Day LuncheonlFashion Show, the TY.C. Haunted House, Community Clean-up Day, and the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. Applications can be obtained from the Hercules Community/ Swim Center. Please contact Janine Shaheed, TeenlYouth Coordinator at (510) 799-8294. The TeenlYouth Council in-coming new officers for the year 2004-2005 are listed below: President: Itak Moradi Assistant President: Sammy Niualiku First Vice President: Christine Guiang Second Vice President: Anna Marie Velasquez Treasurer: Erica Hicks Secretary: Arielle Palmero Corresponding: Monalisa Ramos TYC Council Assistant: Christine Lazaro 2005 Herculean 35 �Sports & Fitness CITY OF HERCULES 9-HOLE GOLF LEAGUE GIRLS ELEMENTARY BASKETBALL FOR AGES 10-13 The Girls Elementary Basketball Program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball , with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling , shooting, passing and rebounding skills, as well as improving hand-eye coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fees include the following: a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, a round of league games and playoffs, referees, and awards at the conclusion of the playoffs. The league is open to girls between the ages of 10-13, with beginner to advanced skill levels. Participants must provide a copy of their birth certificate at the time of registration. There will be an information meeting to discuss the rules and regulations March 31, 2005 at 6:30pm at the Community Swim Center. Tryouts will be held for the (80) eighty players on Monday 04/04 & Tuesday 04105, of the participant registered practice time. It will then be decided which praclice session of either Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday practice session the participant would be placed on. Playoff games wi ll be played during Wednesdays. The league needs a minimum enrollment of 32 participants and a maximum of 80 players will be allowed. Practice times are listed below. Most games will be played on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings, with each team usually playing one game per week, with the exception of playoff week. For more infonnation, please call the Sports Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at (510) 799-8295. Location: Fees: Days: Community/Swim Center $86 Resident!$98 Non-Resident MondayNVednesday or T uesday/Thursday 11713-A 11713-B 04104-05/27 04104-05/27 36 Herculean 2005 4:00pm-5:00pm 5:00pm-6:00pm The length of the league will be determined by the numb.erof teams that sign up. All participants must have an established NCGA handicap. If players do not have a handicap, one will be assigned, and adjusted. Sign up at the Hercu les Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. A minimum of 8 two player teams and a maximum of 16 two player teams will be allowed. For more infonnation please call the Sports Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at (510) 7998295. Applications are available at the Community/Swim Center. Deadline for rosters and fees is June 1, 2005. Location: Franklin Canyon Golf Course Highway 4 Hercules, CA94547 Entry Fees: Green Fees: *$200 Per Team , paid in advance *$10 per person to walk *$15 per person to ride 21888-B 06115-08103 Wed Early Tee Time 4:30p-4:54p 21888-C 06/15-08103 Wed Late Tee Time 5:00p-5:26p *FEES MAY CHANGE �Sports & Fitness II ! ADULT MEN'S BASKETBALL LEAGUE (COMPETITIVE & RECREA TIONAL) The length of each league will be determined by the number of teams that sign-up. The league is open to players 18 years and older. A minimum of 4 teams and a maximum of 6 teams will be admitted for each league. Games will be played at the Hercules Middle School Gymnasium with times and dates to be determined at a later time. League fees include gym time, score keepers, referees, playoffs, and awards. Register at the Hercules Community/Swim Center at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. For more information, please call Brandon Ikeda, Sports Coordinator at (510) 799-<3295. Location: Fees: Days: 21111-A 21111 -B fax completed registration form with VISNMC number to (510)799-8288 Hercules Middle School Gymnasium 1900 Refugio Valley Road $525 per team, plus an additional $5 for each non-resident player Thursday 03/17-05/19 03/17-05/19 Thursday TBA 6:30pm-10:00pm 6:30pm-10:00pm 2005 Herculean 37 �Sports & Fitness ! TEEN BOYS BASKETBALL LEAGUE 13-16 YEAR OLDS The league is open to boys ages 13 to 16 years old with beginner to advanced skill levels. The Teen Basketball program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball, with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills, as well as improving hand-€ye coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fees include the following: a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, a round of league games and playoffs, referees, and awards at the conclusion of the playoffs. The league is open to boys between the ages of 13-16, with beginner to advanced skill levels. Participants must provide a copy oftheir birth certificate at t he time of registrat ion. Tryouts will be held for the (80) eighty players on Monday 061 13 & Tuesday 06/14, of the participant registered practice time. It will then be decided which practice session of either Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday practice session the participant would be placed on. Playoff games will be played during Wednesdays. The league needs a minimum enrollment of 32 participants and a maximum of 80 players will be allowed. Practice times are listed below. Most games will be played on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings, with each team usually playing one game per week, with the exception of playoff week. There will be an informational meeting to discuss t he rules and regu lati ons on Friday, J une 10, 2005 at 6 :30pm at the Community/Swim Center. Community/Swim Center-Gymnasium 2001 Refugio Valley Road $86 Res/$98 Non-Res Monday/Wednesday or TuesdaylThursday Location: Fees: Days: 21706-A 21706-B 06/13-08/15 4:00pm-5:15pm 06/13-08/15 5:00pm-6:15pm For more information, call the Sports Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at (51 0)799-8295. 38 Herculean 2005 "EXPANDED HORIZONS" SUMMER BASKETBALL FUN! This camp "Expanded Horizons" will provide a comprehensive fundamentals oriented basketball experience! Targeting youths in the Hercules community and immediate areas. Instruction will include drill stations, classroom discussion and later incorporate scrimmages and game situational play. The camp will last five days and be limited to the first 40 participants who sign-up. Participants will be provided with a T-Shirt and a BBQ on the last day of the camp. For more information, please call the Sports Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at (51 0) 799-8295. Dates/Location: Fee: 21715-A 21517-C To Be A nnounced $75 Res/$80 Non-Res Mon-Fri (Co-Ed 9 to 12 years old) Mon-Fri (Co-Ed 5 to 8 years old) 9:00am-12:00pm 9:00am-12:00pm I NDIVIDUAL TENNIS LESSONS All individual lessons must be arranged with the instructor and fees paid at the Hercules Community/Swim Center. The beginning level stresses instruction in the basic strokes: forehand, backhand, volley, overhand and serve. At the intermediate level, stroke improvement is still stressed and an added emphasis is placed on instruction and drills related to ball direction, court coverage , and keeping the ball in play. A minimum offour (4) classes is required in o rder to enroll in individ ual tennis lessons Location: Fees: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $25 per 30 minute lesson/$30 Non-Res $45 per 60 minute lessonl $50 Non-Res 11710-A Sat/Sun DateslTimes TBA �Sports & Fitness Pee-Wee Tennis is a comprehensive program designed to introduce children ages 4-6 to the game of tennis in a fun and rewarding way. By tailoring the equipment and size of the playing courts to the size, needs and athletic ability of children, the Pee-Wee Tennis program allows to learn the sport quickly and to have fun. Every element of the Pee-Wee Tennis program has been created specifically for small players, from the court to the 21 inch rackets and the foam balls. Students must provide their own 21 inch racket. A minimum of 3 participants must be enrolled in orderforthe lesson to run. For more information, please call8randon Ikeda, Sports Coordinator, at (510) 799-8295. 03/22-04/12 04/19-05/10 05/17-D6/07 06/14-D7/05 07/12-DBI02 OS/09-DB/30 09/06-09/27 10/04-10/25 11705-B 11705-C 11705-0 11705-E 11705-F 11705-G 11705-H 11705-1 Tues Tues Tues Tues Tues Tues Tues Tues Location: Fees: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $40 Res/$45 Non-Res (fee covers four lessons) 3:00pm-3:30pm 3:00pm-3:30pm 3:00pm-3:30pm 3:00pm-3:30pm 3:00pm-3:30pm 3:00pm-3:30pm 3:00pm-3:30pm 3:00pm-3:30pm TENNIS CAMP Lessons at several levels will be offered by long time local teaching pro Amado Lozano. The beginning level stresses instruction in the basic strokes: forehand, backhand, volley, overhand and serve. At the intermediate level, stroke improvement is still stressed and an added emphasis is placed on instruction and drills related to ball direction, court coverage, and keeping the ball in play. Students will play points and matches against one another, discuss conditioning and the potential for entering toumaments. For more information, please call Brandon Ikeda, Sports Coordinator, at (51 0) 799-B295. Location: Fees: Oates: Ages: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $65 Res/$70 Non-Res 06/13-D6/16 7 -14 years old 24444-A Mon-Fri Lessons at several levels will be offered by long time local teaching pro Amado Lozano. Students will play points and matches against one another, discuss conditioning and the potential for entering tournaments. A minimum of 3 participants must be enrolled for the lesson to run. For more information , please call Brandon Ikeda, Sports Coordinator, at (51 0) 799-B295. Location: Fees: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $50 Res/$55 Non-Res (fee covers four lessons) Beginner (Ages 7-14) 11701-B Mon 03/21-04111 3:00pm-4:00pm 3:oopm-4:00pm 11701-C Mon 04118-05109 11701-0 Mon 05/16-06/06 3:00pm-4:00pm 11701-E Mon 06/13-07111 3:00pm-4:00pm 11701-F Mon 3:00pm-4:00pm 07/18-DBIOB 11701-G Mon 3:00pm-4:00pm OB/15-D9/12 11701-H Mon 3:00pm-4:00pm 09/19-10/10 11701-1 Mon 10/17-11/07 3:00pm-4:00pm (Ages 14and up) 4:00pm-5:00pm 11702-8 Mon 03/21-04/11 4:00pm-5:00pm f1702-C Mon 04/18-D5/09 11702-0 Mon 4:00pm-5:00pm 05l16-D6/06 4:00pm-5:00pm 11702-E Mon 06/13-D7/11 11702-F Mon 4:00pm-5:00pm 07/18-0BIOS 11702-G Mon 4:00pm-5:00pm OB/15-D9/12 11702-H Mon 4:00pm-5:00pm 09/19-10/10 11702-1 Mon 4:00pm-5:00pm 10/17-11 /07 Intermediate (All ages) 11703-8 Tues 03/22-04/12 3:30pm-4:30pm 11703-C Tues 04/19-05110 3:30pm-4:30pm 11703-0 Tues 05/17-06/07 3:30pm-4:30pm 11703-E Tues 06/14-D7/12 3:30pm-4:30pm 3:30pm-4:30pm 11703-F Tues 07/19-DB109 11703-G Tues OB/16-09/13 3:30pm-4:30pm 3:30pm-4:30pm 11703-H Tues 09/20-10/11 11703-1 Tues 10/1 B-11/0B 3:30pm-4:30pm Advanced (All ages) 4:30pm-5:30pm 11704-8 Tues 03/22-04/12 4:30pm-5:30pm 11704-C Tues 04119-05110 4:30pm-5:30pm 11704-0 Tues 05/17-06/07 4:30pm-5:30pm 11704-E Tues 06/1 4-07/12 4:30pm-5:30pm 11704-F Tues 07/19-0BI09 4:30pm-5:30pm 11704-8 Tues OB/16-D9/13 4:30pm-5:30pm 11704-H Tues 09/20-10/11 4:30pm-5:30pm 11704-1 Tues 10/1B-11/0S 2:30pm-4: 30pm 2005 Herculean 39 �11 Sports & Fitness MEN'S OPEN ADULT SOFTBALL MONDAY NIGHT LEAGUE CO-ED OPEN SOFTBALL TUESDAY NIGHT LEAGUE The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming it's annual Summer Softball League. The Men's Open Softball League is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 16, with a minimum of 12 players. The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming its Annual Summer Softball League. The COED Open Softball League is designed for men & women ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 16, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules and regulations will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. League fees includes staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, sh irts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1" place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum of four (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on May 13, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Communityl Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information call the Sports League Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at 7998295. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules and regulation s will apply. All umpires will be USSSAcertified. League fees includes staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1,I place finishers during regu lar season play. There must be a minimum of four (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on May 13, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Ccmmunityl Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information call the Sports League Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at 7998295. Deadline for fees and rosters, no later than May 9, 2005. Deadline for fee and team rosters are due no later than MAY9,2005! Locations: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Road and Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Rd Times: 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. & 7:20 p.m. 21708-A Mon. Fee: $525 per team, plus an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player. 05/23-08108 Game Locations: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Rd Game Times: 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. & 7:20 p.m. 21708-C Tues. Fee: 40 Herculean 2005 05/24-08109 $525 team plus an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player on each team. �Sports & Fitness MEN'S OPEN SOFTBALL WEDNESDAY NIGHT LEAGUE CO-ED OPEN SOFTBALL THURSDAY NIGHT LEAGUE The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming Ws annual Summer Softball League. The Men's Open Softball League is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 16, with a minimum of 12 players. The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming it's annual Summer Softball League. The COED Open Softball League is designed for men & women ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 16, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules and regulations will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. League fees includes staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1~ place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum offour (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on May 13, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Community! Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Va lley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information call the Sports League Coordinator at 799-8295. Deadline for fee and team rosters are due no later than May9,2005! Locations: Times: The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules and regulations will apply. All umpires will be USSSAcertified. Leaguefees includes staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts forthe champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1~ place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum of four (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on May 13, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Community! Swim Center, located at2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information call the Sports League Manager at 799-8295. Deadline for fee and team rosters are due no later than May 9, 2005! Locations: Woodfield Pari<, 1919 Lupine Hanna Pari<, 2480 Refugio Valley Rd Times: 7:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. & 7:20 p.m. 21708-0 Thurs. Fee: $525 resident team - There is an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player on each team. Woodfield Pari<, 1919 Lupine Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Rd 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. & 7:20 p.m. 05126-08/11 05/25-08/10 21708-B Wed. Fee: $525 per team - There is an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player on each team. 2005 Herculean 4 1 �Sports & Fitness ! II ! J AZZERCISE CLASS YOUTH & ADULT TABLE TENNIS Jazzercise is a total body-conditioning program designed for everyone at every fitness level. Each 60 minute class of easy to follow fun choreography includes a gentle warm-up, 30-35 minute aerobic workout, muscle toning and strengthening segment with weights, and a stretch finale. The great cardiovascular workout with resistance training and stretching will increase your muscle tone, fiexibility, balance, strength and endurance. The routines are choreographed to today's hottest music including Top 40 , jazz, country, funk and classics. This program is designed to provide competitive table tennis action for all youth/adults who want to improve their knowledge and skill of the game. The tennis tables used are approved by the U.S. Table TennisAssociation and the International Table Tennis Federation. Join the crowd for this exciting prograrn for an annual membership fee and drop-in pass. For more information , please call Brandon Ikeda, Sports Coordinator, at (510)799-8295. Location: Ohlone Community Center, 190 Turquoise 51708 Instructor: Location: Days: Kimberly Moffatt (51 0) 724-7809 Community/Swim Center Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 6:30pm Sat & Sun 9am Fees': $10 Walk-in (good for one class visit) Accept both Visa and Mastercard $72 I 6-Week Pass $40 I month EFT or Easy Fitness Ticket Call for New Customer Special! Classes designed for ALL fitness levels OPEN GYM PASSES The City of Hercules Community/Swim Center Complex has open gym passes available for residents and nonresidents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry, while the nonresident passes are for convenience only and are set at the regular drop-in rate. Open Gym Passes are valid throughout the year. For more information, please call Brandon Ikeda, Sports Coordinator, at (510) 799-8295. Dynamite Pass 10 visits Adult $29 Res/$35 Non-Res Youth $17 Res/$23 Non-Res Avid Athlete 25 visits Adult $58 Res/$86 Non-Res Youth $43 Res/$58 Non-Res 42 Herculean 2005 Fri 7:00pm-10:00pm Sat 10:00am-4:00pm Play is supervised by registered volunteers of the Hercules Table Tennis Program. Pre-Registration Membership Fee: Monthly Fees: 51559-A 51559-K 51559-L 51559-M 51559-B 51559-C 51559-D Adults $20 Youth $10 Adult Res $15/Non-Res $17 Youth Res $1 O/Non-Res $12 Pre-Reg April May June July August September �Sports & Fitness TENNIS FACILITIES AVAILABLE! Tennis Court Rules and Regulations signs are posted at all City tennis facilities. These tennis facilities are available to the public by rental permit or on a first-come, first-serve basis. Hours and Fees Refugio Valley Tennis Complex: Refugio Valley Road & Pheasant Drive Weekday Weekend $5 Res/$6 Non-Res per hour/per court $7 Res/$8 Non-Res per hour/per court Except Mondays & Tuesdays from 3 to 7 pm and Saturdays 3 to 5 pm for City Lessons Foxboro Tennis Courts: 1025 Canterbury Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Woodfield Tennis Courts: 1919 Lupine Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Tennis Court Reservations Tennis court reservations are available to Hercules residents only; there is a one-hour minimum on all tennis court facilities. Reservations are accepted at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. For more information, please call (510)799-8295. Tournament Play: Recognized Community Organization $6/hour/court $14 Res!$17 Non-Res per hour/court Private Organizations Commercial Use $15 per hour/court Court Rules And Regulations: 1. Tennis shoes must be worn 2. Courts are available on a first come, first serve basis or by reservation 3. Drop-in play is limited to one hour and fifteen minutes 4. Waiting players must be present to hold position for play 5. Court reservations pre-empt non-reserved court play 6. City sponsored programs have priority 7. No food on tennis courts 8. No bike riding, roller skating or skateboarding on tennis courts 9. City sponsored lessons ONLy' no public instruction. 10. Tennis Tournaments by permit ONLY! 11. Tennis Court Rules And Regulations Will Be Enforced 12. No alcoholic beverages allowed at any park or courts. Call 799-8291 for further information. HERCULES FITNESS CENTER The City of Hercules Community/Swim Center welcomes you to our Fitness Centerl Our center is conveniently located at the Hercules Community/Swim Center, and is available for both residents and non-residents. Our fitness center has a variety of equipment such as: o 2 Treadmills o 2 Cross Trainers o 2Bikes o 1 Stairmaster o o o o o o o Smith Machine InclinelDecline Benches Dumbell Set (5 - 751bs.) Lat PulldownlRow Combo Leg Ext/Curl Combo Bicep/Tricep Combo Multi-Press Machine You have the option of paying a daily drop-in rate or purchasing a 10 or 25 visit pass. These passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry, while the nonresident passes are for convenience only and are set at the regular drop-in rate. Fitness Center Passes are valid throughout the year. For more information, please call (510) 799-8291. Dynamite Pass 10 visits Adult $29 Res/$35 Non-Res Youth $17 Res/$23 Non-Res Drop-in Rates: Adult $3.50 Res/$4 Non-Res Youth $2.50 Res/$3 Non-Res Avid Athlete 25 visits Adult $58 Res/$86 Non-Res youth $43 Res/$58 Non-Res Location: Hours: Hercules Community/Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules Monday - Thursday 10:00am - 10:00pm Friday - 10:00am - 5:00pm Saturday - 10:00am - 2:00pm Sunday - CLOSED 2005 Herculean 4;3" . �Sports & Fitness i!!! !P! ~~~! ADULT OPEN GYM BASKETBALL/VOLLEYBALL Open gym periods are ongoing. Players, beginners to advanced, are encouraged to drop in. Come on down for an energetic game of Basketball or Volleyball!! Location: Fee: Gymnasium, 2001 Refugio Valley Road $3.50 Res/$4 Non-Res per adult $2.50 Res/$3 Non-Res per youth Adult Open Gym Basketball Mon Adult B'ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16 yrs & up Thu Adult B'ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16 yrs & up Adult Open Gym Volleyball Tues Adult V'Ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16 yrs & up Youth Open Gym Basketball 'Mon-Fri Youth B'ball 2:30pm4:00pm 9-16 yrs (SCHOOL SESSION TIME ONLy) 'Mon-Fri Youth B'ball 11 :00am4:00 pm 9-16 yrs (SUMMER TIME ONLY) BASEBALL! SOCCER/ SOFTBALL FIELD RESERVA TrONS Hanna Ranch Park Baseball Or Soccer Field Corner of Refugio Valley Road and Sycamore Avenue $7 per hour Resident $14 Non-Resident Woodfield Park Baseball Or Soccer Field 1991 Lupine Road $7 per hour Resident $14 Non-Resident Ohlone Park Baseball Or Soccer Field 190 Turquoise Drive $7 per hour Resident $14 Non-Resident Please call (510) 799-8291 for reservation information. 44 Herculean 2005 GYMNASIUM FOR RENT Now you can rent the Community/Swim Center Gymnasium for Basketball or Volleyball practices, games and/or business recreational games! The gym is available on a limited basis. Reservations will only be accepted with a completed application and payment for the hours rented. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. All contact regarding the reservations, fees, rental time and on site coordination will be arranged with the original applicant only. An attendant will be present during the entire event. Adult supervision is required by applicant during the event. Applicants interested in renting the gym are encouraged to view the facility prior to renting . The gym has a maximum capacity of 100 persons for a sports event. 'Standard rental includes the main room with two (2) portable basketball units or two (2) volleyball units, portable bleachers and indoor bathroom. Advanced Payment Required Fees: (Two hour minimum) Booking Fee: $25.00 (Non-Refundable) Deposit: $100.00 (Refundable) One day rental $58 Res/$69 Non-Res per hour 3 or more days $35 Res/$46 Non-Res per hour For more information, please call (510) 799-8291. Attention local businesses!! The gymnasium is now available for public use for either Volleyball or Basketball, Monday through Friday from 10:00am to 2:00pm. �Aquatics ~ ~ PUBLIC SWIM The Hercules Swim Center is open to the public for playing, wol1<ing out, diving, or lounging around the pool side in a beaut~ul outdoor setting. The Hercules Aquatic staff are certified by the American Red Cross and are fully trained in the supervision of aquatic activities, I~eguard training, first aid, CPR, and rescue situations. We ask that all participants of the public swim sessions be fully knowledgeable about our pool rules as listed below: .. All entries to the pool and deck areas must be paid admissions, induding nonswimmers and chaperones. , Children, 9 years and under, must be aooompanied by an adutt at least sixteen years or older at all times. , There is a fifteen (15) minute rest period on all weekend public swim sessions from 3:45 to 4:00 p.m. All participants under the age of eighteen are required to exit the water area and remain on the lawn or deck area. * Flotation devices such as inner tubes, water wings, noodles, air mattresses, etc. are not permitted in the pool areas. Only Coast Guard approvedflotation devices are allowed with eduttsl4"'rvision. DAYS, DATES, & TIMES FOR PUBLIC SWIM: Weekday Fees: $3 ResJ$4 Non-Res Adults (18 & older) $2 Res/$3 Non-Res Youths (H7 years) $2 Res/$3 Non-Res Non-Swimmersl Spectators Free for Children Under 1 year Weekend Fees: $4 ResJ$5 Non-Res Adults (18 & older) $3 Res/$4 Non-Res Youths (H 7 years) $3 ResJ$4 Non-Res Non-Swimmersl Spectators Free for Children Under 1 year old Public Swim schedule: SaUSun 05/21-06/12 1:30pm-4:30pm 06/13-08/19 Mon-Fri 1:30pm-4:00pm SaUSun 1:30pm-6:00pm 06/16-09/25 FAMILY SWIM NIGHTS Swimming provides an excellent recreation activity for the entire family. So why not come down to the Hercules Swim Center on Wednesday nights! * Full face masks, snorkels, and diving fins are not pennitted in the Dates: 06/29 , 07106,07/13,07/27 pool areas. Rates: .. Diving toys, Coins, water guns, etc. are not permITted in the pool areas. Times: $2 Youthl$3 Adult $3 Youth Non-ResJ$4 Adult Non-Res 5:30pm - 8:00pm I< Picnics are permitted around the deck/lawn areas, however, all items must be kept away from the pool side. No glass, breakable containers, alcoholic beverages. You can NOT bring your own Barbecues to the pool. • Public swim sessions are subject to eany closure after the first hour of oparation due to poor weather andlor if attendance drops below 25 participants. There are no refunds for canceled swim sessions. • Proper swim attire is required. No cutoffs andlor leotards or street clothing. , Pool rules are posted on the deck areas surrounding the pool areas and are necessary for the safety of all participants. Participants must obey posted rules and oral instructions from Aquatic Staff at all times. ... It is requested that patrons be sensitive to the needs of parents to change their young children of the opposite sex in the locker room areas. • No photographic eqUipment permitted. • Swim Diapers Requiredl Capacity Days - On extremely hot days we anticipate reaching maximum capacity at which time the pool will be closed for the remainder of the day. On hot days we encourage residents to come to the swim center eany, in order to ensure admiitence. Parties who are not registered with Ihe swim center will not be allowed to admit guests after we close our doors. We will .not allow patrons to re-enter the facility once the doors have closed. Attendance Policy - The swim center will remain open for the first hour of public swim operation. If after the first hour of operation the attendance has not reached 25 patrons the public swim session will close. If at any time during the public swim session the attendance drops below 25 patrons, the pool will close. ' Refunds will not be given if the pool closes because of lack of attendance. Bathing Suit Policy - Only patrons wearing appropriate bathing SUIT attire will be admitted into the facility. We do not allow patrons to swim in jeans, cutoffs, t-shirts, undergarments, etc. Please ask the cashier if you have any questions on your swimming attire before entering the facility. All children under the age of 4 are required to wear swimming diapers, children under the age of 4 will not be admitted into the pool without a swimming diaper. ' Refunds will not be given to patrons who are not wearing appropriate swim attire, Weather Conditions/Lightning - If lightning is spotted, the swim center will be closed immediately! 2005 Herculean 45 �Aquatics SWIM PASSES Dynamite Pass: (10 visits) Adult $25 res Youth $15 res $30 non-res $20 non-res Frequent! Swimmer: (25 visits) Adult $62.50 res Youth $37.50 res $75 non-res $50 non-res HOLIDAY SCHEDULES Public Swim Memorial Day 4th of July Staff Training Labor Day 05/30/05 07/04/05 08/10/05 09/05/05 Memorial Day 4th of July Staff Training Labor Day 05/30/05 07/04/05 08/10/05 09/05/05 1:30pm-4:30pm 1:30pm-4:30pm CLOSED 1:30pm-4:30pm Lap Swim 12:15pm-1:15pm CLOSED CLOSED 12:15pm-1:15pm THEMED DAYS DURING PUBUC SWIM Sunday OS/21 /05 Mothers Get in Free! 06/19/05 Sunday Fathers Get in Free! Wednesday 06/29/05 Monday 07/04/05 Wednesday 07/13/05 Wednesday 07/20/05 Wednesday 08/03/05 "Mothers Day Out" "Father's Day Out" "Beach Party" "Red, White & Blue Day" "Water Carnival Day" "Love Your Lifeguard Day" "Pirate Day" LAP SWIMMING Fee: $3 Res/$4 Non-Res Adults (18 years and up) $2 Res/$3 Non-Res Youth (14-17 years) $2 Res/$3 Non-Res Seniors (55 and up) or $75 per month - includes use of Fitness Center 2005 Summer Schedule: 06/13 - 08/26 12:00pm-1 :15pm Mon - Fri MfTfTh/Fri 06/1 3 - 08/26 8:00pm - 9:00pm SaliS un OS/21-09/25 12:15pm-1:15pm ' Closed for lapswim on Wednesday evenings! 2005 FalilWinter Schedule: (Times may vary, please call) Mon-Fri 11:30am-1:00pm MfTfThiF 6:30pm-8:30pm Wed 5:30pm-7:30pm 46 Herculean 200 5 HERCULES MASTERS SWIM CLUB ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP Location: Main Pool-Community/ Swim Center Fees: $30 Annual USMS Membership Fee Coach: Anita Roger-Fields *Must be 19 years or older to joinl Fees: $75 per month(includes use of fitness center} Drop-ins: $10 Resl$15 Non-Res Dates: November 15, 2004 - November 11, 2005! - Monthly Registration required - Fees due at 1st of each month. 2004-2005 Season Hours:(Please call for times, may vary} 11/15/04 - 06/10/05 Mon-Fri 11 :30am-1 :OOpm 06/13/05 - 08/26/05 Mon-Fri 12:00pm-1 :15pm 08/29/05-06/09/06 Mon-F ri 11 :30am-1 :OOpm ' Evening hours are the same as Lap Swim Hours. 'Masters swimmers can swim during all lap swim hours. 'A minimum of 15 participants must pre-register for the program to run . Refer to evening lap swim schedule for evening swim times. 1 year membership - Pay 1st and last months dues at $130, and get the other months for only $65! Fees due on the 1st of each month. �Aquatics WA TER EXERCISE SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING Are you looking for an altemative to high impact aerobics and stair stepping? Or just looking for a healthy form of exercise? Well, this is the class for you! This specialty course is ideal for therapy patients, elderly, and fitness buffs! The Water Exercise program follows sound exercise principles while using water resistance to improve your cardiovascular system, tone muscles, and bum fat. Looking for something fun and exciting? Are you interested in learning how to synchronize swim? We are gathering an interest list on this class, if you are interested in signing up, please call (510) 799-8229. The OQurse is designed for different fitness levels and movement abilities, using a wide range of musical tempos. Males and females are encouraged to participate, and swimming skills are not necessary.A minimum of 12 students need to preregisterin order for class to run! Passes may be purchased from the main office. Currently we are taking names for . interest list. If interested please call (510) 799-8229. ARE YOU A WATER AEROBICS INSTRUCTOR LOOKING TO TEACH A CLASS? IF SO, PLEASE CALL (510) 799-8229. BASIC WATER RESCUE This course will provide individuals with the information and skills necessary to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies. This will also teach participants how to protect themselves while assisting others. No prerequisites or age requirement; written and skills test; certification card valid for three years. Fees: TIme: $20 ResI$25 Non-Res 9:3Oam-11 :30am 20903-C ThursdaylFriday 06l23-06I24 'This course is also included as part of the water safety aide instruction course. ~ . ~l ~ DIVING CLASS Come learn to dive! Classes for beginners and advanced .available! Formore information, please call (510) 799-8229. Or register online at www.ci.hercules.ca.us Fee: Location: $72 Res/$82 Non-Res Community Swim Center Summer Schedule 2005 Dates and TImes: To Be Announced. Please call for more information. WANT TO LEARN HOW TO PLAY WATER POLO? Are you interested in some day joining the high school water polo team, but want to learn the ropes before you do so? Here is your chance! We are offering a Water Polo class for beginners and intermediate players looking to gain some knowledge about the sport. For information, please call (510) 799-8229. Prerequisite: Level IV Swimming ability. Evaluation by coach required for first time swimmers! Coach: Dates: TImes: Fees: Wayne Manuelpillai 09/06/05 -11/11/05 7:30pm -8:30pm $75 Res/$85 Non-Res 2005 Herculean 47 �Aquatics COMPETITIVE SWIMMING LESSONS These lessons are designed to make swimming fun, while teaching more advanced stroke techniques, starts and turns for each stroke, and racing strategies. Parents and swimmers will also be provided with literature on weight training and yearround exercise that can help the students improve their swimming even out of the water. Swimmers will also prepare for the upcoming swim team season beginning in May 2005. For more information, please call (510) 799-8229. Prerequisite: Must have basic swimming skills Evaluation by coach required for first time swimmers! Fee: Week 1: Week 2: Location: $46 Res/$56 Non-Res 04/04 - 04/15 04/18 - 04/29 Community Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road WINTER COMPETITIVE LESSONS Location: Fees: Community Center - Main Pool $200 Res/$225 Non-Res (For 10 Weeks) 20913-C 09/06-11/11 Times depend on level. All swimmers must be approved by coach before registration. For more information, please call (510)799-8229. WA TER SAFElY INSTRUCTOR COURSE This course will train individuals to teach the American Red Cross Swimming Courses. Future instructors will learn how to use course materials, develop lesson plans, conduct classes, evaluate students, and complete course records. Pre- requisites-17 years of age by the end of the course, demonstrate level VI swimming ability. Pass a pre-course written and water safety skills test. Instructor: Anita Roger-Fields $125 Res/$135 Non-Res Fee: Dates: 03/21 - 06/02 20907-8 Dates and times may vary (Schedule given on first day of class). Water Safety Instructor update - 03/12 at 5:00pm WATER SAFElY INSTRUCTOR COURSE UPDA TE Instructor: Fee: Date: Time: Anita Roger-Fields $10 03/12 5:00pm WATER SAFElY AIDE FOR AQUA TIC VOLUNTEERS This course is designed for those who wish to become a volunteer or instructor aide at the Hercules Swim Center. The training is designed for youth (ages 14-17), adults, and senior citizens who desire further involvement in aquatic actvities. The training consists of 8 days, with 2 hours per dass. Swim Tune-up required by all participants! 20903-A Must be proficient in Level IV or equivlanet! Prerequisite: Anita Roger-Fields Instructor: $45 Res/$50 Non-Res Fee: Swim Tune-up 06/13-06/17 MrrurrhiFri 9:30am-11:30am 06/21-06/24 Mrrurrh/Fri 9:30am-11:30am Aide Class *No Class Wednesdays 48 Herculean 2005 �................................................... .. .. ~ 'J'J A~\.J .. ~~ A~«; . .~~'\l' :: ....• East Bay ~ '( T .. :: ~C)"~ .. .... ~.. Silver Dolphins Swim Team $ ..~ ·.... :: • .. • • :: • ..•.. • I))• • Ab. ..... ! ..... .. .. • A FUN environment for children ages 4-18 to develop swimming skills (both competitive and fitness-oriented), participate in team social events and to increase self-confidence • Coaching from ASCA (American Swimming Coaches Association) certified coaches with national level competition experience • An opportunity to achieve goals such as: college scholarships, national level swimming, and Olympic level swimming EBSD is a year-roung, competitive USA swim team that offers many different levels of practice groups to encompass all abilities. • Pre- Competitive Team for kids who need more stroke development, and 0 coach in the water Beginner-Advance Beginner 13-Unders • BegiMer-Senior Team 12-Overs . • :: Ab. ..... • EBSD PRACTICE SCHEDULE • 4:30-5:00 OR 6:30-7:00 (PreCompetitive Team) • 4:15-5:30 OR 5:15-6:30 (BeginnerAdvance Beginner) • 5:00-6:30/7:00 (Beginner-Senior Team) •.... .. INTERESTED IN JOINING EBSD??? l))- • I))- Contact Head Coach: Jodi Tamosunas to set up your FREE 1 week trial Cell # (707) 704-7882 Email: swimnj@hotmail.com ~ I))- :: .. • • • :: • .... ! 'III'" .lll." .. Contact the Hercules Swim Center Aquatics Director: Angela Curtola Phone # (510) 799-8229 Email : acurtola@ci.hercules.ca.us • :: . .. -.. ............................................... 2005 Herculean 49 �Aquatics '>{r~~~ quatic Seivice!( - For more ifffotmatifJp,:please call (510) 799-8229 Hercules Piranhas Swim Team' The City of Hercules will be offering a recreational swim team during the 2005 season. This program is designed for participants ages 5 to 18 who will be eligible to participate in all sanctioned practices, clinics, invitational meets, and monthly socials. Registration days are scheduled for: Sunday, March 13th 1:OOpm - 4:00pm - For last names beginning with A - M Sunday, April 3rd, 1:OOpm - 4:00pm - For last names beginning with N - Z Ti ,i~ is Mandatory for ALL swimmers! Spring Season Evening Practice: 05/02 - 06110 15-18 year old 6:00pm-7:00pm 13-14yearold 3:45pm-4:45pm 11 -12 year old 6:00pm-7:00pm 9-10 year old 5:00prn-6:oopm 7-8 year old 5:00prn-6:oopm ages 6 & under 4:00pm-5:00pm When: Monffuesffhur/Fri Summer Season Morning Practice: 06/13 - 08/12 15 and older 7:30am-9:00am 13-14 years 6:00am-7:30am 11-12 years & 9-1 0 6:00am-7:30aml7:30am-9:00arnl(9:00am-10:30am -if available) 7-8 years old 9:00am-10:ooam 6 and under 10:00am-11 :ooam When: Mon - Fri Swim team meets will be on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings Head Swim Coach: Karissa Vee I Ben Ku * Parents are required to submit a refundable deposit for required volunteer obligations. See parents handbook for further details. Full Season 20908-C Membership $300 (Includes Invitational/meet fees) 2 children 3 children $465 $603 $795 (Limit of 5) Full Season Deposit2090B-D $100 for 1 child and a $200 deposit for 3-5 children, for required volunteer obligations. See parent handbook for further details. Swimmers 15 -18 only have to pay $150 per youth with a $50 Deposit for parent volunteer requirements at all invitationals. Parents who do not work at invitationals will not receive their $50 deposit back. (Parent participation required only at invitationals) A free 3-c:Iay trial for participants new to the Hercules Swim Team is available so that the participant can see if he/she are enjoying the team participation, as well as providing the opporlunity·f orthe coaching staff to evaluate the swimmer's ability. This 3-c:Iay trail begins with the first attendance. 50 Herculean 2005 �Aquatics MORNING INDIVIDUAL LESSONS Priority Registration (Resident only) start date: April 4, 2OOS! Open Registration slartdate: April 11 ,2005! The Individual Lesson program is designed for students ages four (4) years and up. The Individual Lesson program should be utilized as a supplement to group/adult lessons when a student is experiencing difficulty with a particular skill, or fyou are just roking forone-on-one instruction. The Individual Lessons are oomposed offour, 1/2 hour classes, MondayfTuesday & Thursday/Friday. Preregistration is mandatory for all individual sessions. We strongly enoourage early registration due to the limited number of available time offerings, and due to the extreme popularity of this program option. Location: Main Pool & Play Pool Fee: $52 res/$62 non-res Time: 12:00am-12:30 pm(5 max) Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4* Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 SessionB Session 9 Session 10 'Prorated 27033-A 27041-A 27043-A 27051-A 27053-A 27061-A 27063-A 27071-A 27081-A 27091-A 00113-06117 06I20-06I24 r:tOI27-D7/01 07J05.{J7108 07/11-D7/15 07/1f!,.07f22 071'M7f2SJ 0&'01.Q8J05 08/08-08112 08112-08119 12:00pm-12:3Opm 12:00pm-12:3Opm 12:00pm-12:30pm 12:00pm-12:3Opm 12:00pm-12:30pm 1200pm-12:3Opm 12:OOpm-12:3Opm 12:00pm-12:3Opm 12:00pm-12:30pm 12:00pm-123Opm ADULT LESSONS Registration slart date: May 2, 20051ThehUl.esro1 program isdesigned forsb..dentsagesthH1een (13)and up, v.I1owouldiKeSOTeaddili:ln<i S'M~ instructionwithoutthe hustleand buslleofsnnall children. TheAdu~ Lessons are clesgned to have a maximum enrollmentofsix (6)students perdass in orderto provide increased instruction time by each instructor. This lesson programisidealforadu~ofaliageswhoneverleamedtoS\lo1morwhomay have a limited aquatic background. TheAdu~sessions will beoonnposed of eight, 1/2 hour dasses, and will be held over a two week period; Mondayl Tuesday &Thursday/Friday(4OOysperweek). Pre-registrationismandatory foralladu~dassesandweenoourageearlyregistratiorduetothepopuarity of the adu~ lesson program. The registration deadlineforadu~ lessons is the Friday preceding each session, at 5:00pm. Late sign-upsaresubjecttoa late feeof$5. Locatior: MainPoo Fee: $55 rffi'$6O rm-res Levels& Times: All Levels 6:00pm-B:30pm Session 1: 06'1:>0024 28011-A Session 2: r:tOI27-D7108 (prorate) 28021-A Session 3: 07/11.fJ7f22 28031-A Session 4: 07125D805 28041-A Session 5: 00ffiW19 28051-A! EVENING INDIVIDUAL LESSONS Priority Registration (Resident only) start date: April 4, 2005! Open Registration start date: April 11, 2005! The Individual Lesson program is designed for students ages four (4) years and up. The Individual Lesson program should be utilized as a supplement to groupladult lessons when a student is experiencing difficulty with a particular skill , or if you are just looking forone-on-one instruction. The Individual Lessons are composed of four, 1/2 hour classes, Mondayl Tuesday & Thursday/Friday. Pre-registration is mandatory for all individual sessions. We strongly encourage early registration due to the limited number of available time offerings, and due to the extreme popularity of this program option. The Individual Lesson times do fill to capacity within the first few months of registration. Location: Fee: Times: Evening Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4* Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 Session 8 Session 9 Session 10 *Prorated Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 Session 8 Session 9 Session 10 *Prorated Main Pool & Play Pool $52 Res/$62 Non-Res 6:00pm-6:30pm (max ct. 5) & 7:30pm-B:00pm (max ct. 3) 27033-8 27041-6 27043-8 27051-8 27053-6 27061 -8 27063-8 27071-8 27081-8 27091-8 06/13-00/17 06/20-06/24 06/27-07101 07/05-D7lOB 07/11-07/15 07/1B-07/22 07/25-07129 OBI01-08/05 08/08-08/12 08112-08/19 6:00pm-6:30pm 6:00pm-6:30pm 6:00pm-6:30pm 6:00pm-6:30pm 6:00pm-6:30pm 6:00pm-6:30pm 6:00pm-6:30pm 6:00pm-6:30pm 6:00pm-6:30pm 6:00pm-6:30pm 27033-C 27041-C 27043-C 27051 -C 27053-C 27061-C 27063-C 27071-C 27081-C 27091-C 06/13-06/17 06/20-06124 06/27-07/01 07/05-07/08 07/11-07/15 07/18-07/22 07/25-07/29 08/01-08/05 08/08-08/12 08112-08/19 7:30pm-8:00pm 7:30pm-8:00pm 7:30pm-6:00pm* 7:30pm-8:00pm 7:30pm-8:00pm 7:30pm-6:00pm 7:30pm-8:00pm 7:30pm-8:00pm 7:30pm-6:00pm 7:30pm-8:00pm *AWAITLIST ISAVAlLA8LE FOR EACH CLASS, PLEASE ASK WHEN REGISTERING, IF CLASSES ARE FULL. 2005 Herculean 51 �Aquatics SWIM INSTRUCTION LEVELS FOR ALL AGES Are you or your family members fearful of the water? Can't coordinate breathing with arm strokes? Or are you wanting to brush up on skills and learn new techniques? The Hercules Aquatics Staff are caring and experienced water safety instructors who will teach basic to advanced level swimming skills to all members of your family. The Hercules Learn to Swim program is based on the American Red Cross certification standards for progressive swim instruction. Each level of swim instruction builds on the skills learned in the previous level. Below are the various levels offered and the skills associated with each level. Levell Water Exploration No Prerequisite needed Level one is deSigned for those who have little to no experience in the water. The objective is to assist students in becoming comfortable and safer in the water. Students will learn to blow bubbles, submerge their face, fioat on front and back with support, kick on front and back with support, learn basic water safety skills, and be introduced to alternating arm action . Level II Primary Skills Pre-Requisite: Levell or Demonstrated Competency Students will learn to fioat unsupported, to kick and coordinate arm movements on front and back unsupported , to turn over from front to back and back to front, to retrieve underwater objects at shallow depths, rhythmic breathing, and water safety skills. Levellll Stroke Readiness Pre-Requisite: Level II or Demonstrated Competency Students will learn to coordinate the front and back crawl, be introduced to treading water and elementary backstroke, learn to dive from the side of the pool, learn safe diving rules, learn self-rescue skills, and be introduced to rescue breathing. 52 Hercul ean 2005 Level IV Stroke Development Pre-Requisite: Level III or Demonstrated Competency Students will develop coordination and endurance in the front crawl , back crawl, elementary backstroke, and treading water. Students will also be introduced to the breaststroke, sidestroke, and to turning at the wall. Students will learn to dive from standing and stride position on the side of the pool, in addition to more safety skills including expanded information on rescue breathing. Level V Stroke Refinement Pre-Requisite: Level IV or Demonstrated Competency Students wi ll continue to develop endurance and refine the front crawl, back crawl , elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke. Students will also be introduced to the butterfly, underwater swimming , and surface dives. Students will learn additional open swim turns, alternate kicks for treading water, rules for safe diving from the springboard, and recognition for spinal injury care. Level VI Skill Proficiency Pre-Requisite: Level V or Demonstrated Competency Students will continue to increase endurance and refine the front crawl, back crawl , elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Students will learn approach strokes, the frontftip tum, speed turns, the approach and hurdle on the springboard , surface dives in tuck and pike positions, and additional kicks for treading water. Additional water safety skills will also be included. What do I do when I have completed Level VI? We strongly encourage children who pass Level VI to join one of our swim teams: 1. East Bay Silver Dolphins (Year round USS team) or; 2. Hercules Pirahnas (Summer only) �Aquatics **GROUP LESSONS NEW REGISTRA TION POLICY** Attention! New registration policy: We will be taking registrations only during designated weeks ONLY. A $5 late fee will be applied to all applicants registering the Monday the session starts. Please call to find out if spots are available before coming to the swim center. Parents are encouraged to ask the instructor of the childs leve! status the Thursday before the last class. The following are the registration dates: Priority (Residents Only) Registration For Session 1 - 6: 05/02 - 05/06 Open Registration For Sessions 1 - 3 Only: 05123- 05127 Open Registration For Sessions 4 - 6: 07105-07108 Late Registration Dates: Session 1: 05127, 05130* Late Registration Dates: Session 4: 07111* Session 2: 06110, 06113* Session 5: 07/22, 07125* Session 3: 06/24, 06/27* Session 6: 08105, 08108* *$5 late fee will be applied to all applicants registering the Monday the session starts. GROUP LESSONS The group lesson program is designed for students ages four (4) years and up. The group sessions are composed of eight classes, and will be held overa two week period; MondaylTuesday & Thursdayl Friday (4 days/week). Classes for Levels I, ll, III are 1/2 hour in duration and Levels IV to VII are 45 minutes in order to provide adequate instruction and practice for the advanced swim skills. Location: Main Pool & Play Pool Fee: $46 Res/$56 Non-Res All Sessions meet: MITIThlF for 2 weekslNo Wed Classes Summer Sessions AM & PM Classes Spring· Session 1: 5131·6110 PM Classes Only (Prorate) 6:00pm-6:30pm (A Sections Only) Levels 1/2 (8 Wait List) 6:30pm-7:00pm (A Sections Only) Levels 1/2 (8 Wait List) 7:00pm-7:30pm (A Sections Only) Levels 1/2 (8 Wait List) 7:30pm-8:00pm (A Sections Only) Levels 112 (8 Wait List) Summer Session 2: Session 3: Session 4: Session 5: Session 6: 06113-06124 06127-07/08 (Prorated) 07111-07122 07125·08105 08/08-08119 Levels And Times: AM Classes: Levels 1.2,3 Levels 4,5,6 PM Classes: Levels 1,2,3 Levels 4,5,6 - FALL GROUP LESSONS: All sessions meet: MITITh/Ffor2weeks No Wednesday Class *A minimum of 4 students is needed to run classes Fall Sessions PM Classes Only! Evening Lessons only Levels 1,2,3 from 5:00pm-6:30pm Session 7: 08/22-09/02 Session 8: 09/06-09/16 (Prorated) Session 9: 09/19-09/30 Session 10: 10103-10/14 Session11: 10/17-10/28 10:30am· 11 :OOam 11:00am-11:30am 11 :30am·12:00pm 10:30am-11: 15am 11:15am-12:00pm 5:00pm-5:30pm 5:30pm-6:00pm 6:30pm-7:00pm 7:00pm-7:45pm 8:00pm-6:45pm 2005 Herculean 53 �Aquatics PARENTIINF ANTITODDLER CLASS The ParenVlnfanUToddler program is designed to assist parents in introducing their children, ages 6 months up to 3 years of age, to water play and pre-swimming skills. The course is designed to create an enjoyable, non-threatening environment which allows parents to actively participate with their children in the leaming of water skills. This course is an ideal entry level program which begins to prepare your child for swim instruction as helshe grows into more advanced level classes. The ParenVinfanUToddlerprogram is composed of eight 1/2 hour classes, and will be held over a two week period; Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, Friday. Children are required to wear tight fitting swim pants. Parents are encouraged to bring your child's favorite water toy to add to the familiarity of the environment Location: Fee: Time: Baby Pool - Community Swim Center $46 Res/$56 Non-Res 12:00pm -12:30pm or 6:00pm-6:30pm 20906-AlB 20906-C/D 20905-ElF 20906-G1H Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 06/13-06/24 06/27 -D7/08(Prorate) 07/11-07/22 07/25-D8/05 08/08-08/19 PARENTIINFANTITODDLER FUN SWIM! Due to popular demand, we are expanding our special time period just for parents and toddlers to enjoy the play pool without the hustle and bustle of large groups, andlor older participants. Parents may practice swim instruction techniques learned in the ParenVlnfanUToddler Instructional Class or just enjoy a quiet swim time with their children. This swim session is restricted to children between the ages of six (6) months and three (3) years of age. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times while in and out of the water. Parents are encouraged to bring their child's favorite water toy to these swim times in order to make the child feel more comfortable. Flotation devices, such as water wings and air mattresses are not permitted. Swim Pants are required! Location: Fees: Dates: M/w/F Sundays . Baby Pool $3 Res per parent and child $4 Non-Res per parent and child Mon/Wed/Fri and Sundays 05/02-D8J26 05/22-D9125 12:15pm-1:15pm 12:15pm-1:15pm CPR FOR THE PROFESSIONAL RESCUER CHALLENGE COURsE TITLE 22 FIRST AID FOR PUBLIC AND LIFEGUARD TRAINING SAFE1Y PERSONNEL CHALLENGE COURSE The purpose of this course is to meet the specialized First Aid and CPR Training requirements of the CalifomiaAdministrative Code - Title 22 required for Lifeguards, Police Officers, and Fire Fighters. This course will provide these First Responders with the knowledge and skills they need to help sustain life until more advanced help arrives. The course contains live (5) units. Students must successfully complete every unit to become certified. Prerequisites: Current Certification in CPRFPR. Lifeguard training, which indudes CPRFPR taken concurrently orcompleted within 30 days of the start of the session. Instructor: Fee: Anita Roger-Fields $125 Res/$130 Non-Res Week 1: Week 2: 2091G-A MonlTueslThurs MonlTues 8:oopm-11 :oopm 54 Herculean 2005 08108 , 08/09 , 08/11 08/15-08/16 These courses involve testing only for CPR for the Professional Rescuer (CPRFPR) Lifeguard Training and First Aid in order to renew certification. Prerequisites: 15 years of age, pass a swim skills test, previous certification in Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguard and CPRFPR. BRING YOUR OWN MASK. Participants have on/yone attempt at skills and written test unless their certifications are current Location: Instructor. Fee: Community Center Main Pool Anita Roger-Fields CPRFPR Only $25 ResI$3O Non-Res Lifeguard Training $50 ResI$6O Non-Res CPR Dates for Session 1:Bring your own maskl 20902-A Fri 05120 6:oopm-10:00pm 20902-C Wed 07/06 7:oopm-10:oopm Lifeguard Training Challenge Dates for Session 1: 20902-0 Sat 04109 10:00am-2:00pm Sun 05127 10:00am-2:00pm Drop-in participants will not be taken, all program participants are required to register the Friday before the start of theciass. �Aquatics PRIVA TE POOL RENTALS GUARD START This course will train individuals 11-14 year olds the American Red Cross skills necessary to become tomorrow's lifeguards. Get a jump start on becoming a lifeguard today! Volunteer opportunities exist for summer at the Hercules Community I Swim Center. Start training now! Reserve the pool for your own private party! Rental fee includes: exdusive use of the main pool andlor play pool (Play Pool requires additional fee): grass areas, BBQ grill, locker room, no alcohol or smoking pennitted. Limited availability. Small Private Pool Rental Only-(75 person maximum, Ages 9 and under)· Residents Instructor: Fee: Anita Roger-Fields $5.0 Res/$6.o Non-Res (Including Materials) $40lhour Non-Residents $60/hour Week 1: Week 2: MonfruesfThursiFri Monfruesfrhurs/Fri 20911-A .07/11-07/22 !;;Qmbined Pool Rental:;Hourly Rates $50 Res/$60 Non-Res 1-20 persons 1-50 persons $75 ResI$90 Non-Res $125 ResI$150 Non-Res 51 -1 00 persons 101-150 persons $150 Res/$180 Non-Res 151-250 persons $200 Res/$240 Non-Res 3:0.opm-5:.o.opm PUBLIC SWIM CHILDREN'S BIRTHDAY SWIM PARTIES Happy Birthday Parties at the pool.. .. a swim party!! Children's Birthday Events will be allowed into the facility during public swim periods fifteen (15) minutes earlier than the general public, and includes picnic table areas that can be reserved. Pool Party Special $135 with refundable deposit of $50 includes (Deposit, Maintenance Fee, two patio tables, BBQ Pit, 10 free patron and plus youth rate per entry). Pool Party Package Refundable Depos~ Maintenance Fee Two Patio Tables Optional: BBQ Pit Add~ional (2) Patio Tables $25.00 Plus youth rate per entry Deposit: Deposit: Insuranoe: $350 $350 $150 Deposit: Deposit: Deposit: Deposit: Deposit: $350 $350 $350 $350 $350 'There must be at least one adult dhaperon (age 18 or over) for every ten (10) dhildren in attendance. 'Certificate of insurance is required for all pool rentals. These rates are specified under facility rental rates. Want to have your party without the hassle? Introducing the Private Pool Party Birthday Package ... $150 (1-20 persons) or $300 (20-50 persons) The package includes: Cake, Party decoration, and a hot meal deal for each guest! (This package is an additional fee to the private pool party fees, and is for private pool parties only!) $50.00 $30.00 $30.00 $25.00 $3 Res Guest $4Non-Res Guest Looking for a summer job? Summer positions available: - Lifeguards - Swim instructors/aids - concession stand worker - cashier -volunteer - swim team coach For more information, please call Angela Curtola, Aquatics Coordinator at (51 0) 799-8229 2005 Herculean 55 �HOW TO REGISTER GENERAL INFORMATION 1 . A ll re gis tra tio n is o n a first com e, fi rst selVe basis unless specified in the course description. 2. Pre-registrati o n for all programs is recomme nded. We e ncourage participa nts to register at least one week in advance of the course starting date, if n o t sooner. 3. Please fI1ake c h ecks and/or money orders payable to the CITY OF HERCULES. 4. All registration fees mu s t b e accompa nied by a completed regis tration form. A waiver of liability is also required for certain activities as specified in the course description. 5. A $5.00 late registration fee will be a dded to all registration rece ived one hour prior to a co urse starting time and/or after a co urse h as beg un . The late reg is tration fee w ill not be added to so m e extended course sessions until a fte r the second class m eeting as s pecified in the co urse description. 6. Some courses m ay be c anceled o r comb ined due to lack of registration . 7. Proof of res ide n cy will be asked upon reg istration . Driver's licen se, utility bill or other form of identification is acceptable. RESIDENTS ARE THOSE WHO RESIDE WIll-iIN Tl-tE CITY UMITS OF HERCULES. 8 . Registration a nd payment for one sess ion does not guarantee enrollment in s ubsequent sessions, unless payment is received in full for all applicable sess ions. 9. Parents/Guardians must register th e ir c hildren if under th e age of 18. 10. If there are cha n ges in the course sch edu le or if the course is full , you w ill be notified b y o ur s taff prior to the c lass s tarting date. 11. A mail drop is provided near the main entrance to the office if registra tion is rece ived after regular business hours. PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF CASH PAYMENTS. REFUNOITRANSFER POLICY 1. Refunds and/or transfers w ill b e granted on or before the firs t cla ss m eeting . No refunds o r tran s fers w ill be granted after the firs t class meeting . There is a $10.00 service c harge o n all refu nds/tran sfers initia ted by the parti cipant. 2. If the course is ca nce led by the H ercul es Recreation a nd Community Serv ices, the participan t will have the option of tran s ferring to a similar program, or will be granted a full refund . 3. Refunds may be given after a course h as begun due to a particular m ed ica l cond iti o n if a doctor's note is provided. These refund s are at th e discretion of the Recreation Supervisor. 56 Herculean 2005 WALK-IN REGISTRATION 1 . A ll wa lk in registrations are accepted at the Community Swim Center, 2001 R e fug io Valley Road . Office h o urs are Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, and F riday, 9:00am to 5:00 pm. 2 . Pre-registration is recomme nded for all programs atleast one week prior to th e s ta rting date of th e cou rse. MAIL-IN REGISTRATION 1 . Please fill out the course reg istration form p rov ided in this broch ure. Copiesofthe registration form m ay be made if more forms are n ecessa ry. 2. Please enclose your payment information. Payments m aybe made byVI SA. M asterca rd, Check, orMoneyOrder. Pl ease do not mail o r drop o ff cas h payments. 3. You m ay m a il your registration form and payment to the H e rc ules Community/Swim Cen ter. 2001 Refugio Va lley Roa d, H e rcu les, CA. 94547. 4. A co urse receipt w ill be mailed to you confirming your reg istra ti o nintothecl ass. lfyouhavenotrece ivedve rifi cation of your registration by the first class meetin g, please call the H e rc ules Recreation and Com munity Services a t 51 0 799-8291. 5. If your registration check is re turned to you. the class is full a n d you w ill autom atically be placed on a wa iting list. PHONE IN REGISTRATION 1. Pl ease fill out the course regi strati on form provided in this brochure for each participant and p rogram you a re i nterested in . Make sure you have yo u r V ISA or Mastercard inform ation available whe n you call. This information w ill include the name of the card holde r. the acco unt number, and the expiration date. 2. Phone in registration will be accepted during reg ular business hours and/or by leaving a voicemail message on our re gistration lin e (799-829 1) if you a re registering by p hone after hours. please indude all the necessary information on the registration form and payment form , incl u ding a contact number so our staff may contact y ou for further information in order to process yo ur registration. REGISTRATION BY FAX 1. Pl ease fill out th e course registration form provided in thi s brochure and fax to (510) 799-8288. VISA and M aste r ca rd paym e nts will o nly be accepted for fax registration. ON-LINE REGISTRATION 1. Please visit our website at www.ci.hercules .ca. us to register for all re creation a nd aquatic classes via the inte rn e t. �City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form ParentiGuardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age): _ _ __ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Oaytime Phone:. _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ Address:. _ _ __ _ _ _ __ __ City: _ _ __ __ Zip Code: _ ____Evening Phone: _ _ __ _ __ _ _ Participant's Name 1. 2. Birth Date (if under 18yr) I I I I 3. 4. Course Number and Title Dates Times I I I I Credit Card Type:. _ __ Mastercard___VISA Card No . _ _ __ _ _ __ _ __ __,Exp. Date_ _ I__I__ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ __ _ Oate:_ _ _ __ _ __ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. t hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreaUon activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, sui Is, damages, claims , or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equ ipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. [also ag ree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers , agents and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers , agents , or employees. Participant Signature: Date: _ _ _ _ __ _ __ (ParentiGuardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form ParentiGuardian Name (if participant is under 18 years ofage):. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ Oaytime Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Address: _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ City: _ __ _ __ Zip Code: _ _ _ _,Evening Phone: _ __ __ _ _ __ Participant's Name 1. 2. 3. 4. Birth Date 18yr) (if under I I I I Course Number and Title Dates Times I I I I Credit Card Type:_ _ _,Mastercard _ __ VISA Card No._ _ _ _ __ _ __ __ __,Exp. Oate _ _ I_ _ I_ _ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _----'Oate:. _ __ __ _ _ _ I understand that the City of Hercu les does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the ri sk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities , and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercu les, its officers, agents and emp loyees from any and all loss, damage , liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature: Oate: _ _ _ __ _ _ __ (ParentiGuardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) Herculean 2005 57 �City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form Parent/Guardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age): _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ __ __ Daytime Phone:_ __ _ _ _ __ _ Address: _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ City:_ _ _ _ _ _ Zip Code: _ _ _ _ ,Evening Phone: _ __ _ _ __ __ Participant's Name Birth Date (if under 18yr) I I I I 1. 2. 3. 4. Course Number and Title Dates Times I I I I Credit Card Type: _ _ _ ,Mastercard___VISA Card No._ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _Exp. Date_ _ I__I_ _ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ __ _ __ Date:. _ __ _ _ __ _ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor. that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions , suits, damages, claims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature: Date: _ _ _ __ _ _ __ (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form Parent/Gua rdian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age): _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ __ _ Daytime Phone:_ __ __ _ __ _ Address:_ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ City: _ _ _ __ _ Zip Code:. _ _ _ _Evening Phone :. _ __ __ _ _ __ Participant' s Name 1. 2. 3. 4. Birth Date (if under 18yr) I I I I I I I I Credit Card Type:_ _ _Mastercard___VISA Course Number and Title Dates Times Card No. _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ _Exp. Date__I__I__ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ,Date: _ _ _ _ _ _ __ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgments thaI may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents and employees from any and all 1055, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature: Date: _ _ _ __ _ _ __ (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) 58 Herculean 2005 �THE HERCULEAN Advertising Information 1. DESIGN: CAMERA- READY black and wh ite advertisement SUBMIT ADVERTISMENT on a 3 1/2" floppy or CD. *********************** !* SAVE 10% !* * Purchase aU four consecutive * * editions and receive * ! 10% discount. ! ************************* 2. ARTICLE SUBMITTAL DUE DATES FOR 2005: Spring - Friday, January 16,2005 (March publication) Summer - Friday, April 16, 2005 (June publication) Fall - Friday, Ju ly \ 6,2005 (September publication) Winter - Friday, October 8, 2005 (December publication) 3. ADVERTISEMENT SIZES: ADVERTISEMENT COST PER PUBLICATION (3 112" WxI 112" H) $100.00 Inside-Quarter Page (B/W) (3 112" W x2 112" H) $175.00 Inside-Half Page (B/W) (7" W x 4 H) $200.00 Inside-Full Page (B/W) (7" W x 8 3/4" H) $275.00 Inside Back Page-Full Page (B/W) (7" W X 8 3/4" H) $300.00 Outside Back Cover Half Page (in color) (7" W x 2 $350.00 *Inside-Eighth Page (B/W) 112" 112" H) Additional $20.00 for photo with ad * Hercules Community Non-Profit organizations recognized by the Hercules Community Services Commission will receive one FREE ad per calendar year. * The return of an ad only upon request. * R eturn pages 1 & 2 of the advertisement contract. 4. METHOD OF PAYMENT: 1. Check or money order (please make payable to the City of Hercules) 2. Master card or Visa (in person only for processing). 5. PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR AD Mail to: City of Hercules I II Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 Attention: Herculean Chief Ed itor, Doreen Mathews Phone: (510) 799-82 15 Fax: (5 lO)799-252 I Herculean 2005 59 �THE HERCULEAN Advertising Contract Please complete and return pages I and 2 of the advertising contract. 1. DESIGN: D CAMERA-READY (black and white advertisement and picture) D SUBMIT ADVERTISMENT on a 3 112 floppy disk or CD. 2. ARTICLE SUBMITIAL DUE DATES FOR 2005: Select the number of publications Friday, January 16, 2005 (March publication) D Spring D Summer Friday, April 16,2005 (June publication) D Fall Friday, July 16,2005 (September publication) D Winter Friday, October 8, 2005 (December publication) 3. 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Welcome P"""'abl'--oA:-"e,~Rodeo Pinole +-t/l--j.I-_.£.+:-sa--:n Appo~=:: (51 0) 741-7300 HERCULES ACUPUNCTURE PROFESS IO NAL CORPOR ATION 500 Alfred N obel Drive, Suite 22(), Hercules (filz New He1Tuies Professional Cente1-) �City Directory City Manager City Hall-General Information City Hall Fax Community/Swim Center Parks & Recreation Department Hercules Senior Center Finance Dept/Business License Business/Community Development Public Works & Engineering Inspection Request Line City Clerk Personnel- Job Hotline Police Department Rodeo-Hercules Fire District EMERGENCY ONLY 799-8206 799-8200 799-2521 799-8291 799-8291 799-8219 245-6509 245-6529 799-8241 799-8240 799-8215 799-8204 799-8260 799-4561 911 City Council 799-8206 Council meets the second & fourth Tuesday of each month. Frank Batara, Mayor Trevor Evans-Young, Vice Mayor Ed Balico Charleen Raines Joanne Ward Planning Commission 245-6529 For more information regarding meetings, please see our bulletin board at the entrance of the City Hall or call 799-8215. Visit our website at WWW.CI.HERCULES.CA.US CITY HALL HOURS: MONDAY· FRIDAY 8:00 AM • 5:00 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS Commission meets the first and third Monday of each month. Richard Mitchell Joe Eddy McDonald Myrna L. deVera J. Patrick Tang Kingsley Wong Community Services Commission 799-8230 Commission meets the second Monday of each month. Kenneth Jett Robert Krall Marylyn Judan Cletia Hart Ed Sharp Chance Shaw Hercules Library Commission 799-8230 Mayor's Message City Scene Public Safety Recreation Services Facility Rentals Senior Services Youth Services TeenlYouth Programs Sports and Fitness Aquatics Registration Information 1 3 9 18 20 26 28 30 32 41 53 Commission meets the third Thursday of each month. Jacquelyn Harbert Roberta Alexander JorgeAlfaro Bruce MacAulay Education Commission Andrew Walters Sherry Madfes Elina Valmores 799-8206 Commission meets the second Thursday of each month. Tarah Chen Paul Freese John Gotelli Patricia Miles Anton Jungherr Chief Editor: Doreen Mathews Layout & Design: Faye Flores Jenny Smith Claudette Wade �Ma~or 's Message Mayor Frank Batara MAYOR EXTENDS INVITATION TO COMMUNITY to 5 p.rn. and will feature continuous live musical and dance entertainment, exhibits and culinary treats from the Philippines. I Summer is finally upon us. And with it come not only family activities but also community events that Hercules residents look forward to enjoying at this time of year. There are lots of things happening, so fasten your seats belts Hercules! Summer Festivities We start off with a big bang - the 27th Annual Cultural Fair to be held on Saturday, June 4th and Sunday, June 5th • It's the eventthat brings out the best in our community: working together, enjoying each other's company, relishing the delicious international culinary treats, listening to great entertainment, and just plain relaxing. The following weekend, Saturday, June 11 th is PI2005, the 5th annual festival celebrating the Philippine independence day. This free event for the whole family will be held at the Community Swim Center from 11 a.rn. The summer wouldn't be complete without the July 4'" Independence Day festivities. This year's parade promises to outdo last year's event so don't miss out. After the parade, there will be activities for everyone at Refugio Park, and we will continue to have the evening fireworks at the waterfront. Special thanks to the Hercules Chamber of Commerce for sponsoring the celebrations. Refugio Lake Restoration These summer events will be more enjoyable now that the city has completed the process of restoring the lake to its original depth. This involved dredging and removing years of accumulated silt that had decreased the depth from 20 feet to about a foot in some places that encouraged weed growth and diminished the fish population. The city is committed to assuring that Refugio Park and the lake will continue to be the centerpiece ofthe community's outdoor recreation facilities. Hercules Library After many years of planning, there is finally daylight at the end of the tunnel. The Hercules Library project has finally taken on a new dimension: the bulldozers are on their way, and the actual construction is about to begin! For starters, on May 14, 2005 we held the official groundbreaking at the building site that was attended by many of you in the community. Construction will finally begin this summer. What made this possible? Through a state voter-approved funding, Hercules was one of only two Bay Area cities, among dozens who applied, that submitted and received (Continued on next page.) Summer 2005 Herculean �Mayor's Message • Mayor Frank Batara Continued from page 1. Demolition and removal of structures at Hercules Point As part ofthe city's Waterfront district plans, summer activities will include the demolition and removal of the old - and attractive nuisances - dynamite plant structures at the Point including the power plant and the large storage tank. The railroad has given the developer, Oso Trabuco, permission to cross their railroad tracks for the purpose This issue ofthe Herculean is filled with information about of hauling offthe parts. This activity will be conducted the forthcoming fundraising activities. We ask that you mostly during the weekends where heavy trucks will be not only follow the progress, but also support the using neighborhood streets. While great care will be community campaign to help raise the matching funds exercised to complete this work in a safe manner, residents needed. I am grateful and encouraged by the broad should be careful and be alert for these large hauling participation of community organizations, businesses and equipment. individual residents in this effort. I especially want to recognize the hard work that both the members of the Middle / High School Beautification Hercules Library Commission and the Friends of the Thanks to the financial commitment ofthe West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) the Hercules Library have put in to help get us to this point. MiddlelHigh School is expected to see some major physical changes this summer. Included in the nearly $6 With such a detennined community, we will all soon take stock at our accomplishment and beam with pride that million project will be the painting ofthe school buildings, we have indeed done something good for the future landscaping of the school grounds, fencing of the perimeters and refurbishing ofthe football and track field. generations. Way to go Hercules! Thanks to the WCCUSD Board for approving these much Other significant projects about town for the summer needed improvements for the school. include the following: Finallv. with summer comes the end ofthe school Completion of Sycamore Avenue extension and year and joy in the hearts of students. Bayside Homes We expect to finalize the road construction on this critical Our heartfelt congratulations to all the new graduates. artery that will connect San Pablo Avenue to the Waterfront You've worked hard to get to this milestone in your lives. neighborhoods like Promenade. Thanks to everyone for Remember, it is said that "the key to happiness is having their patience in what has been a frustrating experience dreams; the key to success is making them come true ". for the community. When it seemed that construction Well, I say to you, "may all your dreams come true". Have could resume after the ground dried up, the rains would a great summer, everyone! return and put a halt on further work. By the end of summer, the developers ofBayside will have built a good third oftheir almost 300 homes. approval for about $6.8 million in grant monies toward building its library. The grant requires a one-third match of $4.1 million to be raised by Hercules. To-date we have raised almost 40% toward that match. Therein lies the thrust of the campaign to raise the other 60% through community fundraising. We ask for your help to make the community dream for our very own library a reality. 2 Summer 2005 Herculean �City Scene Hercules Community Library Foundation Hercules Library Coming Soon! The ground breaking for the Hercules Community Library was held May 14. Construction will take about 18 months and our dream will become a reality. With construction set to stalt this summer, our attention has turned to fundraising. In fact, representatives from local non-profit groups have been meeting to plan and organize fun and exciting fundraising events. These fundraising workshops are held at City Hall, the first Saturday of each month. Everyone is welcome; workshops start at 9:00am and provide a relaxed and positive atmosphere to exchange ideas, give input, and to become involved. There are many great ways you can help the library, from used book sales sponsored by the Friends of the Hercules Library to proceeds from Barnes and Noble; children's artwork or a casino night. Watch for the Hercules Leo's Children's Tile Project. An array of exciting events is in progress. The Friends of the Library have committed the proceeds from their book sales to buy books for the new library. Be certain to stop by the Friends of the Hercules Library Cultural Festival booth to shop at their special "Summer Reader Book Sale". The next Friends Used Book Sale will be Saturday, September 24, at Hercules City Hall. Want new books to add to your summer reading library? Perhaps pre-order the new Harry Potter book? Shop at Barnes & Noble, located at 4000 Klose Way, Richmond (by Hilltop Mall) on Saturday, June 18 (the day before Father's Day) and present the special Hercules Library voucher to the cashier. 15% of your purchase price will be donated to the library. Please use the voucher between 10:00am and 2:00pm in order to credit the library. The Hercules Community Library Foundation has created a website, www.herculeslibrary.com. that provides detailed information about how you can become an active library supporter: attend fundraising events (check the Events Calendar), donate books to the Friends Used Book Sales (use donation box located in the photo department at Albertsons), shop the Barnes & Noble event on June 18 (use the Hercules Library voucher), come to an Authors and Lecture Series, have your group sponsor an event, fill out a pledge card, and/or designate the Hercules Community Library Foundation, Inc. for matching United Way contributions. 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'~~i % ~ ,> ;~~ .S: ~~ l!--!=: ~ ' " 0; g~ Ii ;.~ ~ .~s;~ -'1.;" ~ :-5~~j~ ~ ~ f J Summer 2005 Herculean 3 �City Scene Hercules High School Interact Club Club Says Goodbye To Current Officers Graduation Day, June 11,2005, will represent the end of an era for the Hercules High School Interact Club, the on campus community service club. It will also represent a new beginning. When Hercules Middle High School opened in September 2001, the Interact Club was one of the fIrst clubs formed on campus. The four young ladies who started the club were juniors at the time and had transferred from Pinole Valley High School. Each graduated in June 2003 and went on to college. One oftheir legacies, as founders, was to encourage underclass students to join the Interact Club. This year, the Interact Club will say goodbye to its current offIcers, each of whom have been in the Club for 3 to 4 years. President: Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer: Irene Lee ... member for 3 years; President for 2 years N goc Thanh Le ... member for 4 years; VP for 2 years Carrie Fong ... member for 4 years; Secretary for 2 years Dung Dao ... member for 4 years; Treasurer for 4 years During these four years, the Interact Club has grown to become one of the largest clubs on campus. This past school year, the Club had over 50 active members, many of whom were freshmen or sophomores. It is from this group that the new leaders will emerge. The Interact Club's primary mission is to perform community service proj ects. The members participated in both large and small projects throughout the school year. Twice this past year, Club members helped the Friends ofthe Hercules Library set up for their book sale, assisted the Christmas Coalition by having a gift-wrapping paper drive, decorated and staffed Santa's Workshop at the City's Annual Tree Lighting Event, and wrapped gifts forthe children whom the Coalition serves. Last Fall, Interact Club members helped the Rotary Club with the distribution of dictionaries to the 3rd grade students in Rodeo and Hercules. Members also participated in the City's Annual Clean-up Day. A few Club members made holiday cards for the residents ofthe Rodeo Home for the Elderly. The major fundraisers for the Interact Club included working at the Crab Feeds hosted by the Rotary Club of Hercules and the Rodeo Chamber of Commerce. With some of these funds, the Club made a contribution to the RotalY International's South Asia Tsunami Relief Fund, and made a contribution to the Rotary's Dictionary Fund. Interact Club members Tiffany Leng and L an Tran wrap gifts for tbe Christmas Coalition 4 Summer 2005 Herculean �City Scene Contra Costa County Mosquito and Vector Control Board Are You Prep'a red for West Nne Virus? West Nile virus made its debut in Contra Costa County last year. This year, the Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District (District) continues to fight against the spread ofthis mosquito-borne disease. Working together with homeowners and the community, the District is committed to reducing the risk of contracting the disease that last year claimed the lives of28 Southern California residents as well as 230 horses. Experts predict that Northern California will be the focus for West Nile virus this year. West Nile Virus (WNV) is a viral infection of birds that is spread from bird to bird by mosquitoes. Humans, horses, and other animals can become infected with the virus when infected mosquitoes bite them. Some people infected with West Nile virus may develop West Nilefever. The symptoms may range from mild to severe flu-like symptoms such as headache and fever to a polio-like illness that includes partial paralysis. Anyone can contract the disease, but persons over the age of 50 are more likely to develop serious illness from West Nile virus~ for more than a couple of days, such as un-maintained swimming pools, backyard ornamental ponds, discarded tires, clogged rain gutters, pool and boat covers, flower pots, toys, etc. * Report dead birds. Toll free number: 1-877-WNVBIRD,(1-:877-9,68-2473) or www.westnile.ca.gov Not all birds will be picked up and tested, but reporting dead birds is important information for mosquito control efforts. * Repair Wiiulow ana d oor screens. * Wear long sleeves and p ants when mosquitoes are present. * Use a repeDent containing the ingredient DEET. * Vaccinate hotses~ Nearly half of the horses that contract WNV die or are put down. * Visit the n.istrict to obtain FREE mosquitofish for backyard. ponds and horse troughs. Mosquitofish eat up to'5 00 larvae each day. Services: mosquitoes, rats and mice, yellowjackets, ticks, and skunks. No charge to Contra Costa County residents and business owners. Contra. Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District has been protecting public health for nearly 80 years. This year we have doubled our workforce and tripled our education personnel to combat West Nile virus; however, every resident plays a crucial part in helping to reduce their risk ofcontracting WNV by not breeding mosquitoes in their yards. Backyards are the number one source of mosquitoes in Contra Costa County. Help "fightthe bite": *Remove standing water on your property. Hundreds of mosquitoes can breed in just tablespoons of water. They can breed in anything thatholds standing water Summer 2005 Herculean 5 �- City Scene Hercules Senior Center Activities/Programs For Seniors Piano Recital At 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, July 26 t\ piano students will be perfonning at their joyous annual Summer Recital at the Hercules Senior Center. All are welcome to attend for the lovely classical music. Cannen Li has been teaching piano in Hercules for twelve years. She is a member ofthe National Guild of Piano Teachers and can qualify her students to take tests for higher levels ofachievement. In 2004, the first place award was given to one of her students at the Scholarship Competition for Club Mendelssohn. Cannen and her students have held annual recitals which are not only entertaining, but also encouraging for the students and greatly enjoyed by the seniors. Cannen Li's husband, John Tam, is a piano repair and tuning professional who has offered free piano tuning to those who have hosted Cannen's piano recitals. We hope that you will be able to attend our Summer Recital. For further infonnation, please call (510) 7248835 or (510) 799-8219. Free Legal Assistance For The Elderly Pool Table Free legal assistance will be made available the first rd Tuesday of each month beginning May 3 . Appointments will be scheduled between 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Please call (510) 799-8219 to make an appointment. The pool table is available from 1 :00 p.m. 5 :00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Friday Computers Available For 50 + Older Adults Blood Pressure DSL is available to receive your e-mail. Please call ahead. Get your blood pressure taken by one of our finest Rodeo/Hercules fire fighters on the second Wednesday of each month! Call 799-8219 for more infonnation. Tea Dance A Tea Dance is held on the second Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.rn. 6 Summer 2005 Herculean �City Scene Child Care Program 2005 Summer Camps LUPINE SUMMER CAMP PRESENTS "THE CRAZY DAYS OF SUMMER' K_2ND GRADES 1905 LUPINE RD. HERCULES, CA 94547 Lupine Child Care Center is very excited to announce a fun filled summer of activities and events. In ten short weeks we will have ice-cream socials, spaceship jumpers, water slides, local excursions, and many other games and adventures. We even have our own "Jammin Jeannie and Jerrnz" hosting a week ofWacky Olympics. We will be offering Aerobics for the children to their favorite summertime tunes, and, of course, our Tuesday and Thursday adventures to the Community Swim Center for a refreshing afternoon of swimming. Enrollment for this eventful summer begins on May 2, 2005 and takes place at the Community Swim Center. Spaces are limited! !! Don't take the chance of your child missing out on a summer filled with fun. Keep their minds and bodies active during the summer months! ! For more information, please call Robin Williams, Program Coordinator, or Jeremy Medeiros, Office Assistant, at (510) 799-8259. Core Program - 8:30 am -5 :30pm Residents Non-Residents 5-Day $127.00 $140.00 3-Day $ 76.00 $ 83.00 OHLONE SUMMER CAMP Ohlone Summer Camp provides the perfect day camp setting located within walking distance to Refugio Park, Ohlone Field, tennis courts, Rite Aide, Round Table Pizza, Albertsons, McDonalds and lots more. Trained staff plans numerous arts, crafts and games in air conditioned classrooms. Exciting field tripsto Marine World, Water World, LakeAnza and Scandia will be part of the camping experience. Don't miss out on the fun. Week 1 June 15-17 Buddies Week 2 June 20-24 Talentless Mosquito Week 3 June 27 - July 1 Garbage on the Green Week 4 July 5 - 8 Park & Ride Week 5 July 11 -15 Whales of Fun Week 6 July 18-22 R & R (rest/relaxation) Week 7 July 25 -29 Gr60vin Week 8 Aug. 1-5 Pirates on the Green Week 9 Aug. 8 -12 Riding the Wave Week 10 Aug. 15-17 Jam'nParty Hours: Extended Program - 6:30 am - 6:30 pm Residents Non-Residents 5-Day $159.00 $175 .00 3-Day $ 83 .00 $104.00 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 6:30a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Extended Closed July 4 Summer 2005 Herculean 7 �Philippine Cultural and Historical Association of Hercules Proudly presents DATE: June 11, 2005 PLACE: Hercules Community Center, Hercules, CA TIME: 11 :00 a.m. A FUN -FILLED DAY TO CELEBRATE OUR CULTURE AND EACH OTHER ... FREE ADMISSION I!!!! CONTACTS: Alma Vee (510) 375-2880, Tita Escalada (510)234-9458 Email: PCHA_Hercules@yahoo.com 8 Summer 2005 Herculean �Public Safety Hercules Police Department City Council Recognizes Officer EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS In the midst of a large scale emergency such as an earthquake there is a limited supply of resources. Often stores are closed, gas pumps may not operate, ATMs may not work, and emergency personnel are taxed beyond their capabilities. Phone lines may not work and you might have to fend for yourself for days, if not weeks. Are you prepared? It is our hope that you already have your emergency Officer Audrey Lake At the April 26, 2005 meeting, the Hercules City Council recognized Officer Audrey Lake for her actions in saving a PG&E employee who was being mauled by a large dog earlier this year. The incident occurred when Officer Lake was on patrol on the afternoon of March 16 th in the area of Pheasant Drive, and saw a man on the ground being attacked by a large dog. The dog, a Bull Mastiffweighing over 120 pounds, held a secure bite grip on the upper thigh of the victim, a PG&E meter reader making his rounds. The dog was violently shaking the victim when Officer Lake arrived. She tried to distract the dog by striking it in the head several times with her night stick, however, this had no effect. Officer Lake finally incapacitated the animal by shooting it with her police firearm. She then performed [lfst aid on the injured man and summoned an ambulance. The victim sustained serious injuries to his leg and was taken by ambulance to a local hospital. He is recovering from wounds that could have been life-threatening had Officer Lake not arrived when she did. Officer Lake was commended in a Proclamation from the City Council for her courage as well as her swift and appropriate use of force, under extremely stressful circumstances. supplies ready and that you only need to refresh those supplies that are close to expiring. But, just in case you may never have put together your emergency supply kit, what follows is a list of some basic items you would want to have on hand: · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · First Aid Kit & Book Water for cooking, drinking and cleaning Food (including comfort food) Alternative means of cooking Manual can opener Battery operated radio Emergency contact for your family outside the emergency zone Flashlights Prescriptions Vitamins and Over The Counter (OTC) medicine Paper supplies- napkins, plates, cups, etc Cash & change Matches Fire extinguisher Clothes Special items for babies, elderly or disabled Plastic bags Blankets Your supplies should be able to sustain your family for a minimum of72 hours. This list is not all encompassing. Article continued on next page. SUlIDner 2005 Herculean 9 �Public Safety Hercules Police Department Parents Beware: Look-Alike Firearms Can Be Dangerous Earthquake Preparedness (Continued) The web sites identified below offer checklists for emergency supplies as well as other preparations you shoUld make prior to any emergency situation, including earthquakes. They offer tips such as securing your water heater and bookshelves to walls; having emergency contacts outside of the affected area and designating a safe meeting place. Earlier this year, Hercules Police received a report of Your preparations might enable you and your loved ones armed persons hiding in the bushes outside a residence. to pass through the event unscathed, in comfort and When the officers arrived that night they saw people with guns and ordered them to the ground. The "suspects" suffering minimal stress. turned out to be teenagers playing with soft air pellet guns. The guns were virtually indistinguishable from real firearms. Knowing how to react when an earthquake hits is an important part of preparation. If indoors, stay there. Get under a sturdy desk or table or crouch against an interior Many companies manufacture bb, pellet, paintball and soft wall. If outdoors, get into an open area, away from trees, air guns which look exaetly like real firearms. These lookbuildings, and power lines. If in a s~0ie · or public place, . alike "toys" are sold in sporting good stores, on the internet move away from display shelves, crouch, and cover your arid through mail order catalogs. By law, manufacturers must install an orange tip on the guns to distinguish them head. from real weapons. The orange tips are easily removed After an earthquake, do not attempt to use the telephone by purchasers and are difficult to see in the dark. unless there is an immediate life threatening emergency. Check for gas and water leaks or downed power lines. Check buildings for cracks and damage. Turn on your portable radio for instructions and news reports. Do not use your vehicle unless there is an emergency, so that streets will be clear for emergency vehicles. Stay calm. Here are some web sites you might find interesting. For a seismic activity log for your area, log on to the U.S . Geological Survey web site at www.usgs.gov. For tips and an emergency supply list, go to the Association of Bay Area Governments web site at www.abag.ca.gov. For other useful information try www.OES.ca.gov. Preparation is the key. Make sure you also have a safety plan for your work and your child's school. 1 0 Surilmer 2005 Herculean Section 4-2.01 of the Hercules Municipal Code states: "No person shall use, discharge or carry for use or discharge any air gun, pistol or any other firearm or weapon or any sling shot within the City of Hercules. " Shooting or carrying bb or pellet guns is against the law in Hercules. Even more important, carrying or displaying one of these weapons could result in unnecessary violence and harm if it is mistaken for a real firearm. Parents should think twice before allowing your child to acquire or possess look-alike firearms . Children should only be allowed to use them under the supervision of an adult and in a location where legal. For further information on this issue, please contact Chief Fred Deltorchio at (510) 799-8262. �Public Safety Hercules Police Local Youths Named "Police Officer for a Day" Chief Fred Deltorchio swears in Shirley Marshall and Alex Escalada as Police Officers for a Day On March 30th, the Hercules Police Department welcomed two new members to the force. St. Patrick Elementary School students Shirley Marshall and Alex Escalada became Police Officers for a Day. After taking their oath of office and receiving their certificates of appointment, Shirley and Alex took a tour of the department and were issued their equipment for the day. They briefed with fellow officers and after reviewing pictures of a local wanted person, Shirley commented, "J want to take her down." Before the end of their shift, Officers Shirley and Alex did, indeed, locate and arrest the wanted persons they saw in the pictures. After booking their suspects, Shirley and Alex were treated to an authentic cop meal: Cheeseburgers and fries. Neither showed any interest in the box ofKrispy Kreme donuts which accompanied their lunch. It was a fun and educational experience for everyone, whether cops for a day or cops everyday! Summer 2005 Herculean 11 �• • . .:', . : .. ~ . . '.~ .-'. '. '. . .,. :- .. • •':' t " '.'~ .: " WEST NILE VIRUS 1 The Contra Costa County Mosquito and Vector Control District will be presenting information on how you can help control and prevent the spread of the West Nile Virus. PnmdltJ anNm\l!nct1.t tite opeul'llfJ is ,t-h c ntH cf HeI'C'hleos "!f du: : HERCUl.EhN BA8lES PEDJA"l'RICS ~u'mlliemliy i"'CIlted in t.he 1J~ med'klil OOilc1illa flCn."11!13 11K! f>~trei'/It fiOOl1 ;tb~ Tr 11111.: Cenll« Off Highway 4 ... San pahlo. .I\vi!~ue , N1)l'cll, SIll)t'I; J!;tiill.mUl Plll'k 500 AlfiroiL Nobel. Dr., .sm. 2'SSA Um:mlm" (,Jl. ~547 1 2 Summer 2005 Herculean TIt.1,lF~ (~lQ) g~-Q$oJ'1 _~£lIImhulm~oom dram:@l'acrrul!:~1I3btibi~ Come to the Senior Center on Wednesday, June 22, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. to receive this valuable information. �VOLLEYBALL MADNESS 2005 coed volleyball league for incoming 9th graders thru outgoing 12th graders . registration nights start on june 7 & 8 at 6:30pm . league play begins june 14 thru august 28. cost is $35 per student. register online before may 31 and get a $5 discount! register onliu.e at 'WWw.volleyballmadness.o or call kimberly at (5 10) 799-31 71 ext. 1 Summer 2005 Herculean 13 �breakthrough piano method from Australia opens musical doors for everyone Simply Music® is a remarkable, Australian-developed piano and keyboard program that has beginning students - children , teens, adults and seniors playing great-sounding pop, blues, classical and accompaniment pieces - immediately - from their very first lessons. Traditional lessons , for the most part, require that students first learn to read music as the means of learning how to play. This 'read first, play later' approach is slow and frustrating, and far too many students never acquire the ability to play. In fact, many lose their desire to learn altogether. Think of Simply Music as being like . 'Iearning to talk. We all talked for years before we learned how to read and spell. It's the same with our program. We delay the music reading process and start by showing you how to play fantastic music - immediately. Beginning students, with no attention on having to read music, are free to relate directly to the piano, and within months easily and naturally begin to establish a 'hands-on' and personal 'feeling' for the instrument as they build a play-list that includes popular, classical , blues and jazz styles, as well as develop the ability to play chords and modern accompaniments. Laura Cheung Licensed Simply Music Teacher Hercules, CA Unlike learning by rate, this program is tactile, experiential, and multisensory, with students being physically, visually and aurally fully absorbed . After building a repertoire of 30 to 50 pieces covering a broad range of musical styles, students go on to learn how to read music, their ability to play so well providing a powerful foundation for learning the more formal aspects of music education . Learning with a teacher is ideal for those who like the structure of having someone to report to each week, and would benefit from participating in private or group lessons under the guidance of a trained and accredited Simply Music teacher. Students attend lessons on a weekly basis, and receive professionally prepared audiovisual and printed materials. These are a supplement to the learning process and are designed to ensure the students' success. For those with extensive prior experience a suitable teacher can tailor this remarkable program to meet your specific needs. PC/ I ® 5107240818 www.sim plymusic.net http://www.musikwithlaura.com 1 4 Summer 2005 Herculean Si m ply musIc "My boys are 8 and 10. They've had just 12 lessons with Simply Music and already know 12 songs. Not just T winkle, Twinkle Little Star' and 'Mary Had A Little Lamb ', but real music. The boys are already playing the blues. They think they're hot stuff." Rebecca Neis "A t 83 years of age, this wonderful program has given my life a dimension that has brought me much joy and satisfaction. The experience of Simply Music has helped me to cope with stress, and even sadness. I have been most fortunate and blessed to have had the experience of Simply Music.' Sara Larmer Meuse <After two years of being very frustrated with other programs, we have found one that works and that my daughter enjoys tremendously. The results are wonderful." Tammie Duke "My daughter is only 7 years old with no previous music knowledge. Our experience has absolutely surpassed our expectations. Recently she played a well-known song in front of 100 people and she brought the house down. ~ Marsha Goodstein Free Introductory Sessions Find out more about Simply Music Call 510 7240818 for reservations , dates and times �Wow! My home is worth how much? We've Got the Answer! " 1I!e are not just real estate professionals; we are also residents of Hercules and are your Victoria By The Bay neighbors. The demand for homes in our area has grown and the prices are getting higher. You'l! be surprised at how much your home value has increased. Cal! us today for a FREE no obligation Market Analysis of your home. We look forward to hearing from you. " ::'.~ ww.w.IpteroReaIEsiat~~coID.Isirid:YM.#.tAnIay 1_.....;...:....~ . ..... .... .... ' ., ... . ~ . ~ •. ' ... . ..... . " .~j._ ~ ,",~' .......,~ Down Payments. Closing Costs. We've Got You Covered! .q",\.o\. S fI... .qr.l * .. .IIUI'IU * ~o PRESlDE~TS ~o cu m .:.{, ~eJlotr\""" The Aragon Team 925-287-6921 The 3% Solution® Loan Puts a Home Comfortably Within Reach • Reduced Cash Investment - Only 3% down payment required; financing up to 105% to cover down payment and closing costs* • Accommodating - No income limits • Affordable -low/high rise condos allowed • Easier to Qualify - Expanded debt ratio ease home ownership • Larger Loans - Mortgage credits (MCC) can be used to subsidize housing payment, to help you qualify for a higher amount • Relaxed Guidelines - Less-then-perfect credit and acceptance of non-traditional reference ease the process for credit challenges • Reduced Savings Requirements - Allow the use of "cash on hand" to cover costs • Flexible - Frequent job changes income from seasonal employment and secondary income are all acceptable *Available on some programs. restrictions may apply. Property location and income restrictions apply to some Easy-To-Own loan programs and homebuyer education may be required. Summer 2005 Herculean 15 �~'> Hemu!" Education Centee ScienceWiz Located @ Lupine Hills Elementary School ::::a 1919 Lupine Road, Hercules, CA 94547 Phone: 510-734-4743 Hands-on projects for Elementary School Students Activities based on Award Winning Science Books Program designed by award winning author Penny Norman, Ph. D. Robotics -Technology of the future!D Build Robots t hat Navigate, Somersault & See In Color. Build and program increasingly complex robots that can march forward , backwar d, turn on command , avoid obstacles, somersault and pitch balls. Make them detect colors and shapes and develo into insectoids. Class culminates in a contest amon the robots involvin both skill and luck. $220/ 10 weeks every Friday from 4-5pm. $170 for previously enrolled students. All activity materials are included. Class starts on September 2, 2005. To sign up, please fill out the enrollment form below along with a chec k made payable to the Hercules Education Center and send it to 154 Shepard Street, Hercules, CA 94547. Pic:k - u is free for Hercules Elementa School students. If ou have an uestions, lease call 510-734 - 4743. Cnild's ';ame _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Gender: Male Female_ _ Gr ade Level: _ _ _ __ Paren tJGuardia n's Name,_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Address_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Home Pnone: L-J'_ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Work Phone: L-J_ _ _ _ _ _Email,_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Emergency Contact Name/Relationship _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _P . none L->_____~_ _ _ _ __ Current Schedules for Other Enrichment Programs Tutor ing - D o o o D D o o Monday to Friday 2:30pm to 6:00pm $200/ month 3 days a week tutoring - Students who enroll in this program have the option of taking 1 additional class of their choice for free. $280/ month 5 days a week tutoring - Students who enroll in this program have the option of taking 2 additional classes of their choice for free. Tues/Wed/ Thurs 3:00 to 4:00 & 4:00 to 5:00pm English $60/month once a week-Reading/Writing/Spelling Bee Math $60/month once a week - Basic Math to Algebra Spanish $60/month once a week Tues/Wed/Thurs 3:00 t o 4:00 & 4:00 t o 5:00pm Wednesday 4 :00 to 5:00pm Music $100/month once a week - Violin/ Piano/Chinese Table Harp(i!iIJ)/Erhu(Two string f iddle =1Jl ) Mon/Thurs 3 :00 to 4 :00pm & 4 :00 to 5 :00pm & 5:00 to 6 :00pm Kung Fu $60/month once a week - Tuesday 4 :00 to 5 :00pm Ar ts & Crafts/Cartoon Drawing/Water Color $60/month once a week - Friday 4:00 to 5:00pm Pre-School & Kindergarten Students - $40/month once a week - Friday 3:00 to 3 :45pm I 6 Summer 2005 Herculean �Home Decorations Apparel Wooden Carving hoes lippers o ~ ~ Jewelries School, Office Supplies Hand bags Party Favors with purchase Panda INT'L Trading Co. North Shore Business Park 618 Alfred Nobel Dr. Hercules, CA 94547 510-741-9888 Summer 2005 Herculean I7 �Recreation & Community Services ,.,. Recreation Department Staff Directory 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules Recreation Manager-Child Care/Senior Center/ Tiny Tot Services .............. ... ...................... ..... .......... Marsha Reynolds Phone: (510) 799-8239 email: marsha.reynolds@ci.hercules.ca.us Recreation Manager-Recreation Classes/Facilities/ Sports .............. ........................................ .............................. Greg Dwyer Phone: (510) 799-8293 em ail: gdwyer@ci.hercules.ca.us . Recreation Manager-Community Events/AquaticsIYouth/Teen Programs ........ ................... ...... ...................... ................ Pedro Jimenez Phone: (51 0) 799-8228 email: pjimenez@ci.hercules.ca.us Administrative Secretary..... .............................................Jenny Smith Phone: (510) 799-8230 emai l: jenny.smith@ci.hercules.ca.us 27th Annual Cultural·Festival .......... June 4 & 5,2005 4th of July Parade .....................................July 4, 2005 Family Appreciation Night.. ................... July 17, 2005 Sports/Facility Coordinator............. .. ........................... Brandon Ikeda Phone: (51 0) 799-8295 email :bikeda@ci.hercules.ca.us 6th Annual TeenlYouth Council Halloween Haunted House ...............................................October 31, 2005 Aquatics/Concessions Coordinator.... .... .......... .. .. ... Angela Curtola Phone: (510) 799-8229 email: acurtola@ci.hercules.ca.us Community Clean-up Oay.............................. November 19, 2005 Senior Center/Community Events Coordinator....................................................................... Janet Bewley Phone: (510) 799-8219 email: janet.bewley@ci.hercules.ca.us Holiday Tree Lighting ................................. Oecember2, 2005 TeenIYouth Coordinator.... ...... .. ... ...... ..... ............ ... .. Janine Shaheed Phone: (510) 799-8294 email: jshaheed@ci.hercules.ca.us Child Care Coordinators Beverly Dupree ..................... .... ............ ....................... (51 0) 245-4803 Hanna Ranch Childcare emai l: bdupree@ci.hercules.ca.us Robin Williams .... ........................ .. .............................. (510) 799-8259 Lupine Childcare emai l: rwilliams@ci.hercules.ca.us Gwendolyn Windham .......................... ................... ... (51 0) 799-8224 Ohlone Childcare email : gwindham@ci.hercules.ca.us 18 Summer 2005 ONLINE REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS: WWW.CI.HERCULES.CA.US CLICK ON "RECREATION" CLICK ON "RECREATION CLASSES" CLICK ON "ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM" IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL (510) 799-8291. �VOLUNTEER TO SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY The Hercules City Council is currently recruiting residents to fill the following two vacancies on the City'S Education and Community Services Commissions: • Hercules Education Commission - 1 - 1 year term completing term of resigned position and expiring 'in April 2006. Regular meetings of the Education ,Commission are held on the second Thursday of each month at 7 :00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Additional meetings are scheduled as needed. Commissioners receive background material to be read prior to each meeting and may attend other meetings related to the work of the Commission. • Community Services Commission - 1 - 2 year term, expiring in April 2007 Regular meetings of the Community Services Commission are held on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Additional meetings are scheduled as needed. Commissioners receive background material to be read prior to each meeting and may attend other meetings related to the work of the Commission. Applications for all positions are currently available at City Hall, 111 Civic Drive The deadline to apply is June 8, 2005. For more information, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (510) 799-8215. �Rental Facilities FACILITY RENTALS Whether you are hosting a wedding reception, birthday party, or any other special occasion, the Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department invites you to share your precious moments in any of our available facilities. WELCOME! For detailed information on rental fees, date availability, and application procedures please call (510) 799-8291 . You may pick up a facility rental application at the Community/Swim Center during normal business hours. Reservations will be received on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations will also be taken no more than one year in advance, and no less than one month prior to the event date. The following is a list of facilities we have available: Foxboro Community Center: Located at 1025 Canterbury Avenue. Maximum capacity of 48. One small assembly room , restrooms , large outdoor park area, tennis and basketball courts. This facility does not have kitchen facilities. Ohlone Community Center: Located at 190 Turquoise Drive, adjacent to Ohlone Park. Maximum capacity of 75. One medium size assembly room, residential kitchen, outdoor patio and indoor/outdoor restrooms. Hercules Senior Center: Located at 111 Civic Drive, adjacent to the City Hall Civic Center Plaza. Maximum capacity of 100. One large assembly room, includes kitchen, lobby area, outdoor patio area with BBQ, restrooms and parking . Hercules Community/Swim Center: Located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Maximum capacity of 300. One large assembly room, stage, two multi-purpose rooms, commercial kitchen, lobby area, outdoor patio area, restrooms and parking. Community Center Gymnasium: Available for volleyball/ basketball rentals for private games of individuals or company events! Indudes sports equipment, portable bleachers, restrooms, outdoor patio area and parking. For games/toumaments insurance is required . Refugio Valley Park Gazebo: Good for outdoor weddings. Scenic view with easy access. Electricity available, rental does not indude tables or chairs. Woodfield, Ohlone, and Hanna Ballfield Rentals: Available for private or company rentals. There is a two hour minimum on all field rentals. Rental of the fields does not include sports equipment or field preparations. 20 Summer 2005 NEW POLICY FORINFLATABLE STRUCTURES AT CITY PARKS A reservation is required to use any Inflatable Play Structures (JUMPERS) in all Hercules Parks. Reservation pennitsand park site maps may be acquired through the Hercules Parks and Recreation Department (510) 799-8291 . Inflatable play structures Uumpers) and their associated generators are only allowed in the designated lawn areas, from 10:00am through 6:00pm under the following conditions: 1. A maximum of two (2) inflatable play structures Uumpers) allowed per park per day. 2. They must be rented from a company that has a minimum $1 ,000,000 commercial general liability insurance. The rental company's insurance agent must provide to the City, prior to your event, a certificate of insurance that shows the City of Hercules as an "additional insured" for the park and then date of the event. All rental guidelines regarding use of the jumper must be followed . 3. You must provide adult supervision of jumper use at all times. 4. Inflatable play structures Uumpers) require electriCity to operate. Please arra nge with your rental company before the date of your event, the city does not provide generators or electricity. Where portable generators are used, please ensure that the generator and inflatable play structures uumper) are located within the designated lawn area. 5. The rental company must install the inflatable play structure Uumper) without driving a motorized vehide into the park. They will need to use a cart, hand-truck or similar method of transportation. 6. The inflatable play structures Uumpers) must be placed on the designated grass area and situated so that its entrance is at least eight (8) feet away from any Object that might hurt an occupant who falls out. The maximum space allowed for the inflatable play structures Uumpers) is 20' x 20'. For safety reasons, inflatable play structures Uumper) should no be located on hard surfaces (such as concrete). Be sure that you have en extension cord long enough to cover the required distance and do not plan to lay an extension cord across a sidewalk or pathway. 7. During anytime of the event City staff may check your set-up and may ask you to move your inflatable play structures Uumper) and/or your portable generator to a different location, please cooperate with them 8. Inflatable play structures Uumpers) are not allowed in parks ovemight. 9. In case of emergency or injury, call 911 . The Parks and Recreation Department office hours are Monday through Thursday 1O:OOam6:00pm and Fridays 10:00am - 5:00pm. Outside of these hours you can call the same number and leave a message. For problems outside of normal work hours please call (510) 799-8297 or (510) 812-7580, they will contact the appropriate party for response. If there is no answer please leave a message with nature of the problem and what park you're located in. �City of Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department Evaluation of Parks by Hercules Resident Name of Park: D Refugio Valley Park D Ohlone Park D Foxboro Park D Woodfie ld Park D Waterfront Park (AKA Railroad) Other: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ o Date of Visit: D Hanna Ranch Park D Beechnut Park D Victoria by the Bay ---------------Poor Landscaping Condition/appearance of landscaping Cleanliness of park/facility Trash!debris/garbage Landscaping deficiencies: Facilities Restroom(s) Availability Trash containers Drinking fountains BBQ Pits/Picnic area(s) Play Structures Lighting where applicable Handic~ Access Parking Safety/Hazards/Sanitation EquipmentiStructure(s) Condition Walks/GroundslEtc Handicapped Access areas Restroom(s) sanitation/cleanliness Obvious Safety Hazards: Miscellaneous Community Center Tennis Courts Established Trails/Jogging Trail/Etc. Childcare Sites (circle: Ohlonel Hanna Ranch! Lupine) Senior Center I Fair Average Good Excellent I I I I I I I I I General observations including recommendations and comments: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Name of resident (optional) and Phone Number for contact: _ _ _ _ _ _~_ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ Instructions: If you have any questions, please phone 510-799-8291. Please drop this form off at Hercules City Community/Swim Center at 2001 Refugio Valley Road, or fax to (510) 799-8288. Summer 2005 21 �Classes , .. .. . . .." • 9 .. • • MUSIC TOGETHER® BASIC FIRST AID TRAINING This is the perfect class for high school students needing to be certified before graduation, or anyone needing to be certified in FirstAid and CPR. Medic FirstAid is a basic 6 hour training course which allows the participant to function with one consistent set of priorities in a medical emergency. The training is accomplished in seven modules of instruction, participants will receive a wallet card and certificate of completion . Please bring a bag lunch. (This class is not an infant class, or for Health Care Providers or Day Care Providers, please see listing for other classes). Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Press Room Delucchi's FirstAid Training Certified Instructors $58 Res/$63 Non-Res, (this includes a $5 materials fee for certification packet and handbook. 21517-A 215170-8 Sat Sat 07/16 10/08 8:00am-2:00pm 8:00am-2:00pm BASIC FIRST AID TRAINING FOR INFANTS, CHILDREN & ADULTS This is the perfect class for people needing to be certified for infant, children and adult first aid and CPR. Medic FirstAid for infants, children and adults is a basic 7-hourtraining course in emergency care. CPR and other important emergency care skills are combined in the course, which allows the participant to function with one consistent set of priorities in a medical emergency. The training is accomplished in seven modules of instruction, students will receive a wallet card and certificate of completion. Please bring a bag lunch. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center, Press Room Delucchi's FirstAid Training Certified Instructors $58 Res/$63 Non-Res, (this includes a $5 materials fee for certification packet and handbook. 21508-8 Sat 22 Summer 2005 09/10 8:00am-3:00pm This is a research based, developmentally appropriate music and movement curriculum designed for newborns through preschoolers and the adults who love them! The program allows children to participate at their own levels in mixed age classes. Classes are informal and filled with child-like play to encourage experimentation. Families are encouraged to experience music through songs, rhythm chants, fingerplays, movement, dance and instrument play, including a free-choice play along jam session where parents and children experiment . and improvise freely. Parents participation is essential, and acting as models in class, learn how to encourage and nurture their child's musical development. Families receive home materials that's there to keep, so that they can continue the musical activities at home (music on CD and cassette, a beautifully illustrated songbook--Price for music kit is included in the registration fee) as well as a parent education guide. Join instructor Debbi 8uegeleisen for a delightful journey into the world of Music Together! Summer session meets for six well-paced weekly 45 minute classes. Additional siblings receive a discount and siblings under 8 months may attend free , (as long as they attend with a registered sibling and are under 8 months at the time of registering or the class). TRY FREE DEMO CLASSES ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 18th and June 13th AT 10:30AM -11:00AM! Location: Foxboro Community Center Fee: $155 Res/$160 Non-Res, (Sibling over 8 months old is $96 Res/$101 Non-Res. Registration fee includes the CD and Cassette music kit!) 11538-A 11538-8 11538-C 11538-D Wed Wed Wed Wed 06/01-07/06 06/01-07/06 07/20-08/24 07/20-08/24 10:00am-1 0:45am 11 :OOam-11 :45am 10:00am-1 0:45am 11 :00am-11 :45am �Classes .. '. . • .- ROMPER GYM (AGES 2 - 4) Romper Gym is designed especially for the two - four year olds who want to explore but require parental assistance and encouragement. Matthew Silveria brings over 12 years of motivating and training experience to assist parents in instructing their children to balance, control movement and grow in this upbeat experience. Planning a Birthday Party? Ask about our Tumbling Party Special! Location: Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $49 Res/$52 Non-Res 11526-B Sat OS/28-06/25 21526-A Sat 07/16-08/27 *(No class on 8/6, 8/13, 10/01) 21526-B Sat 09/17-10/22 9:00am-9:45am 9:00am-9:45am 9:00am-9:45am TINY TUMBLERS (AGES 4 - 6) Enjoy the fun while developing body awareness. This class is designed for children ages 4 through 6 and leads students to learn stretches, rolls, balance and cartwheels in a playful and safe environment. Planning a Birthday Party? Ask about our Tumbling Party Special! Location: Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $49 Res/$52 Non-Res 11522-B Sat OS/28-06/25 21522-A Sat 07/16-8/27 *(No class on 8/6, 8/13, 10/01) 21522-B Sat 09/17-10/22 10:00am-1 0:45am 10:00am-1 0:45am 10:00am-1 0:45am YOUTH OIL PAINTING For ages 7-17 years, you will have fun while learning to draw, paint. design, mix colors, and combine colors. You will also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. Work at your own pace, while making new friends and I developing new talents. There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply infonnation will be provided when registering. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center Maria S.C. Davi $42 Res/$45 Non-res 11521-A 11521-8 21521-A 21521 -B Tues Fri Tues Fri 06/07-07/26 06/10-07/29 08/16-10/04 08/19-10/07 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm ADULT OIL PAINTING Have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors. You will also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. Work at your own pace, while developing talents that you have been wishing to accomplish for years. There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply infonnation will be provided when registering. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center Maria S.C. Davi $42 Res/$45 Non-res 31516-B 21516-A Tues Tues 06/07-07/26 08/16-10/04 1:00pm-3:30pm 1:00pm-3:30pm GYMNASTICS (AGES 7 &UP) HIP HOP DANCE CLASS This fun-filled class is designed for children 7 and older, and for advanced tumbling students, who are preparing for a more advanced gymnastics experience. Emphasis will be on balance, coordination, flexibility and strength. Planning a Birthday Party? Ask about our Tumbling Party Special! Introducing a hip hop class for individuals and the whole family! Come check out this class and learn the fundamentals of Hip Hop through steps, combinations and routines. No experience needed, plus its great exercise. For more information please call (510) 799-8291. This class is co-ed and is open to all groups. Location: Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $49 Res/$52 Non-Res Location: Fees: 11523-B Sat OS/28-06/25 21523-A Sat 07/16-08/27 *(Noclasson8/6,8/13,10/01) 21523-8 Sat 09/17-10/22 Hercules Senior Center 111 Civic Drive, Hercules $55 Res/$60 Non-Res 11 :00am-11 :45am 11 :00am-11 :45am 11 :00am-11 :45am 31561-B Sat 31561-C Sat *No class on 07/02 06/18-07/30 TBA 10:15am-11 :OOam 10:15am-11 :OOam Summer 2005 23 �Classes BALLROOM DANCE CLASS MACARENA PLUS INDIAN DANCE FOR ALL AGES The first half of each 90 minute class will be devoted to a smooth dance (foxtrot, waltz, etc.); the second half a latin dance (cha cha, mambo, rumba , etc.). These classes are designed for beginner to low-intermediate students and will focus on basic steps and patterns, as well as technique, styling and proper dance etiquette. Classes are taught by Barbara Corey, who has been teaching dance and exercise classes in Southern CA and the East Bay Area for the past 23 years. She is certified through Irvine Valley College, AFAA and is a member of IDEA (International Dance Exercise Association). Registration must be complete by the Friday before the first Class starts with yoga stretch and ends with cool down. Learn basic arm, hip and neck movement, footwork and hand gestures of Macarena and Indian dance .· Students should wear comfortable clothing or hula skirt and veil (which can be purchased from instructor). Also learn how to wear a Sari (Indian dress). All fitness levels are welcome. No experience needed. Please email instructor for questions or concerns at jain17@juno.com. k session starts. ,,' ...1 . . _, Location : Fees: Min: Hercules Community Center (Press Room) $75 ResI$85 Non-Res 5 students enrolled, Max 15 21544-A 21544-B 21544-C Sun Sun Sun l Location: Time: Fees: Hercules Senior Center 6:30pm-8:00pm Couple Rates: $88 Res/$96 Non-Res Single Rates: $52 Res/$56 Non-res 21504-A Tues 05/17-06/14 **Coming Back This Fall!! Call For Dates!** YOGA CLASS FOR ALL AGES Class starts with "OM" chanting and ends with "OM Shanti (peace)", In this class, students will learn yoga postures, Yoga is for the flexibility of your entire body (hands, neck, spine, knees and feet) and relaxation of mind and body. Yoga promotes love, peace, happy, healthy, relaxing and long life. This yoga class is fun and good for fitness, Students should wear comfortable clothing. Please email instructor for questions or concerns at jain 17@juno.com. Location: Fees: Min: Hercules Community Center (Press Room) $75 Res/$85 Non-Res 5 students enrolled, Max 15 21538-A 21538-B 21538-C Sun Sun Sun 24 Summer 2005 06/12-07/10 07/17-08/14 08/21-09/18 12:00pm-1 :OOpm 12:00pm-1 :OOpm 12:00pm-1 :OOpm 06/12-07/1 0 07/17-08/14 08/21-09/18 11 :00am-12:00pm 11 :00am-12:00pm 11 :OOam-12:00pm NORTH & SOUTH INDIAN STYLE VEGETARIAN COOKING CLASS FOR AGES 18 &UP Learn to cook with vegetables, rice , roti (Indian bread), aloo parantha, vegi curry, pakora (mixed vegetables), samosa, bangan bharta (eggplant roasted and cooked with special spices). These dishes are easy, delicious, mouth watering, nutritious, simple and quick. We'll discuss cooking tips and information about Indian spices, Eat fresh food everyday and improve your health . After you take this class, you can cook at home for better health and long life. Class is easy and fun. $25 Material Fee paid to instructor at first class meeting. Deadline to register is the Friday before the first class. Please email instructor for questions or concerns at jain17@juno.com. Location: Fees: Min: Hercules Community Center (Kitchen) $75 Res/$85 Non-Res ($25 food fee paid to instructor) 5 students enrolled, Max 30 21540-A 21540-B 21540-C Sun Sun Sun 06/12-07/1 0 07/17-08/14 08/21-09/18 10:00am-11 :OOam 10:00am-11 :OOam 10:00am-11 :OOam �Classes .. . .. TAIKO JAPANESE DRUM CLASS FOR AGES 7 AND UP This class focuses on the movement, style, stance and forms using 4 elements; Discipline of the mind , Body, Spirit and Communication. Come and join reowned Taiko instructor David Gonzalez, who has taught programs in various areas in Northem California. His teaching and performances can also be noted in the movies and television industries such as, "Return of the Jedi Special Edition", "Ninja Turtle Series", and "Life with Bonnie". Come join us for this new and innovative class that we're now offering in Hercules! KARATE Are you or your child interested in learning how to defend yourselves? Then come to me, Sensei Garcia! In my class, stUdents will learn the basic fighting skills of Karate, self-discipline, self-esteem and confidence in protecting themselves. Sensei Garda now offers Karate Class weapons training! Learn to use Nunchaku, Kamabo,and Sai. Learn to be a Karate and Weapons Samurai, FREE! Must buy your own weapons through Sensei Garcia. If you are interested in a free 1 month trial offer, just bring mention this ad when registering. There is an additional fee for the complete uniform. All orders and payments for the uniform are taken by the instructor. Locations: Location: Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Community Center David Gonzalez $65Res/$70 Non-Res 11502-B Mon OS/23-06/13 21502-A Mon 06/27-08/01 21502-B Mon 08/08-09/12 (*No Class on 07/04, 09/05) ~•. Instructor: Fees: 6:30pm-7:30pm 6:30pm-7:30pm 6:30pm-7:30pm Wednesday Thursday JUDO Friday Judo is a martial art that concentrates primarily on throwing and grappling techniques. The striking and self-defense techniques are practiced only in Kata form. Judo has been an Olympic event since 1964. The instructor will lake registration for all classes at any time during the sessions. If you wish to speak to the instructor prior to enrollment, you may call 799-9906, oryou may visit the class. Location: Ohlone Community Center Instructor: Wayne Cunningham Fees: $51 Res/$54 Non-Res Monthly Fee $23 Res/$25 Non-Res additional family members Ages 5 through Adults - MonlWed Workout Hours: 6:30-7:30pm MonlWed 7:30-9:00pm MonlWed 51519-L 51519-A 51519-B 51519-C 51519-0 51519-E 51519-F 51519-G June July August September October November December January Ages 5-11 Ages 12-Adult 51529-L 51529-A 51529-8 51529-C Wed Classes at Hercules Senior Center Thurs Classes at the Ohlone Center Fri Classes at Community/Swim Center Joe Garcia $68 Res/$72 Non-Res Monthly fee $40 Res/$44 Non-Res additional family members Beginners 5:00-6:00 pm Yellow Belt 6:00-7:00 pm Green Belts 7:00-8:00 pm All Belts Under 12yrs. old 5:00-6:00 pm Purple, Brown & Black Belts 6:00-7:00 pm 1stl3rd Fridays Kumite 6:30-7:30 pm 2nd/4th Fridays Weapons 6:30-7:30 pm June July August September 51529-D 51529-E 51529-F 51529-G October November December January PUBLIC STARGAZING Come to our public stargazing program conducted by experienced amateur astronomers for the benefit and enjoyment of sky watchers of all ages. If you are a teacher, bring your class; if a parent, bring your children . If you are an amateur astronomer, novice or expert, bring your own binoculars and telescopes and share your knowledge and enthusiasm. Please no smoking or alcohol. And no flashlights without a red filter. Dress warm. For more information, please call (510) 526-5974. On scheduled evenings, call (510) 799-8237 after 7:30pm. Instructor: David Harris, Lance Shaw, Walt Meadows Location: Foxboro Park Fees: Free of charge! Dates: 06/11 , 07/02 , 08/06, 09/10, 10/01, 11/05 Saturdays at DUSK! Time: *Weather permitting! Partly cloudy OK! Summer 2005 25 �Senior Services .:.. , ... HERCULES SENIOR CENTER 111 CIVIC DRIVE (510)799-8219 ON-GOING ACTIVITIES MONDAYS TaiChi Computer Classes Low Impact Exercise Goodie Store Lunch Folk Dancing 8:00am - 9:00am 9:00am - 2:30pm 9:00am 10:30am 11:45am 1:OOpm - $12.00 a month TUESDAYS Tai-Chi Art Class Lunch Advance Tap Hula Intermediate Tap BeginnerTap 8:30am 10:00am 11 :45am 1:OOpm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 2:45pm 2:45pm-3:45pm 3:45pm4:30pm Please drop in and say hello to our staff and volunteers Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Our center will provide you with updated information on current and upcoming activities and events. WEDNESDAYS Beads and Things High Rollers Card Club Lunch Yuei Ji Dance Class Tea Dance Class Chi Gung Class 10:00am 9:00am - 4:00pm 11 :45am 1:OOpm - 3:00pm 1:00pm 3:00pm-4:00pm THE HERCULES SENIOR CENTER WELCOMES BACK~ ... THURSDAYS TaiChi High Rollers Card Club Lunch Bingo 8:00am 9:00am -4:00pm 11:45am 1:00pm FRIDAYS TaiChi Low Impact Exercise Bingo For Goodies Lunch 8:00am 9:00am 10:30am 11:45am Friends, Food, Fun and Companionship is what the Hercules Older AdultProgram is all about. Join us for a day of activities or pst come and relax for a while. Our program provides a variety of social and recreational activities in a friendly atmosphere where the emphasis is on hospitality. You will be warmly welcomed by our volunteer staff when you stop in to visit our center. The Hercules Older Adult program and support services are available to adults 50 and over. Our activities and programs welcome participation by adults of all ages on a space available basis. These services include classes, day trips, nutrition services, health screening services, multi-cultural enrichment, and much, much more! We strive to ensure a physically and emotionally comfortable environrnentfor all, as well as encouraging socialization with peers. BINGO BINGO AND MORE BINGO!!!! I I Welcome Back Bingo!!! Come join us for a fun evening of Bingo at the Hercules Senior Center. Evening bingo is held on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. ..~.~ Location: . _ Time: Days: - B_ l :-: v .£. r:;-: .. _ ,'. '. I Hercules Senior Center I " ..- j 111 Civic Drive, Hercules [~_;i] Doors open at 6:00pm Games start at 7:00pm 2nd and 4th Thursdays ofthe month ... J Summer 2005 *Hercules Senior Center is the host to the C.C, Cafe Monday through Friday: suggested donation is $2.00 for ages 60 and older: For ages 59 and younger suggested donation is $3.75 . Reservation must be made one day in advance before 12:30pm. . Bingo is open to the public. Adults ages 18 and up, NO MINORS PLEASE! 26 $3lWeek $3lWeek $3lWeek $3lWeek DAY & EXTENDED TRIPS! We have day and extended trips! Please come by the Senior Center to pick up an informational flyer. WestCat tickets will be on sale on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 10:30am. �Senior Services . . ' ADULT TAP AND HULA DANCE CLASS Join us for fun and exercise! You will become adept at basic tap dance steps while leaming dance routines choreographed to music of the 30's, 40's and 50's. A new class being offered this Fall is Hula Hawaiian style. Carol Rose is a local instructor with over 35 years in the field. She had her own dance studio and holds a State of Califomia Teaching Credential. *Times may change with size of classes. . Tuesday 1:OOpm-2:00pm 2:00pm-2:45pm 2:45pm-3:45pm 3:45pm-4:30pm Ongoing Advance Tap Hula Intermediate Tap Beginner $3lweek $3lweek $3lweek $3lweek HICAP HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING ADVOCACY PROGRAM Did your HMO increase your monthly premium from $10 to $20, $30 or more per month? Having problems with a denial of payment by Medicare? Do you know that starting February 1st you can use your Medicare Card at participating pharmacies and save 10 to 47% on prescription drugs? If you want answers to these questions and many more, cail and make a HICAP appointment. Counseling sessions are free and confidential. A trained experienced counselor is available on the 1st Monday of each month at the Hercules Senior Centerfrom 9:00-11 :00 am, call (510) 799-8219. VA FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HEALTH CARE AND DAILY LIVING Financial Assistance from the VA for Health Care and Daily Living Assistance. Qualifying Veterans can apply for a wide range of health and long term services. In a nutshell, VA Aid and Assistance helps veterans and surviving spouses who require regular help with eating, dressing, bathing, toileting and medications. To obtain assistance you must have at least two of these requirements to qualify. Qualified Veterans are those who are a war veteran with 90 days of active duty, one day at the beginning or ending during a period of war. Asurviving spouse is eligible if the marriage ended by death and not divorce. For more information, contact the Veterans Administration at (800) 827-1000; www.va.gov; www.vba.va.gov NOTARY SERVICE The Hercules Senior Center has a certified notary that is available on the Third Thursday of the month please call for an appointment at (510) 799-8219, there are special rates for Seniors. COMPUTER CLASS Computers are available with DSL for 50 + OlderAdults for practice or to retrieve your email. Please call prior to using the computers. POOL TABLE The Pool Table is available Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Time: 1:OOpm to 5:00pm Free BLOOD PRESSURE Get your blood pressure taken by one of our finest Rodeo !Hercules Fire Fighters on the Second Wednesday of each month! Call 7998219 for more information. C.C.CAFE All people 60 and over get out of the house and have something nutritious to eat. Live healthier, socialize and have a little fun while you're at it. Visit Hercules C. C. Cafe at the Senior Center, 111 Civic Drive, Monday through Friday at 11 :30 am. The big lunch is served for a suggested donation of $2.00. That's the best deal in town! Call (510) 799-8219 a day in advance before 12:30 pm for reservations. Your first meal is on us! Enroll with Westcat at (510) 724-7433 forfreetransportation to C.C. Cafe. Give it a try. You won't regret it! For "Meals on Wheels" contact Dolores Morales at (510) 499-3600. FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR THEEDERLY Free legal assistance for the ederly from Contra Costa Legal Service. The first Tuesday of each month to start May 3rd. Appointments will be scheduled between 10:00am to 2:00pm. Please call for appointments at (51 0) 799-8219. LOOKING FOR OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS .... CHECK OUT OUR SPORTS AND FITNESS FOR BALLROOM DANCING, SOFTBALL, J AZZERCISE, GOLF AND TENNIS! Herculean 2005 27 �Youth Services BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE FEES The following fees are effective for 05-06 school year at Hanna Ranch, Lupine and Ohlone Child Care Centers. These fees are based upon a fourwek billing period and do not include holidays and scheduled In-service (non-student) days. "Multi-Child 10% Discount for all Children's Programs - 10% discount on total program fees for families with two or more children enrolled in the same program. 15% of fees to be used for facility construction and maintenance. (All fees are subject to change.) Five-Day Care Care 6:30am-8:30am Care 7:30am-8:30am Dismissal to 5:30pm Dismissal to 6:30pm Grades1-5 $124 Res/$155 Non-Res $62 Res/$77 Non-Res $214 Res/$268 Non-Res $285 Res/$356 Non-Res Three-Day Care AM Care 6:30am-8:30am AM Care 7:30am-8:30am Dismissal to 5:30pm Dismissal to 6:30pm Grades 1-5 $76 Res/$94 Non-Res $38 Res/$47 Non-Res $107 Res/$134 Non-Res $171 Res/$214 Non-Res Late Payment Fee: Registration Fee: Late Pick-Up Fee: $30 for late payments received after the 1st of the month $40 Annual Registartion Fee (One time charge per year) $2 per minute/per child - If child is picked up after the registered pick up time. KINDER PROGRAM The Kinder Program is for children attending Kindergarten . These fees are based on a four week billing period. Five-Day Care AM Care 6:30am-8:30am AM Care 7:30am-8:30am PM Care Dismissal-5:30pm PM Care Dismissal-6:30pm Kinder $124 Res/$155 Non-Res $62 Res/$77 Non-Res $392 Res/$490 Non-Res $463 Res/$579 Non-Res Three-Day Care AM Care 6:30am-8:30am AM Care 7:30am-8:30am Kinder $75 Res/$94 Non-Res $38 Res/$47 Non-Res PM Care Dismissal-5:30pm PM Care Dismissal-6:30pm $214 Res/$268 Non-Res $278 Res/$348 Non-Res late Payment Fee: $30 for late payment received after the 1st of the month Registration Fee: $40 Annual Registartion Fee (One time charge per school year) Late Pick-up Fee: $2 per minutes/per child Paym ent Due by the 15th of each month. See next two pages for Summer Camp & Tiny Tot Fees 23 SUmmer 2005 �Youth Services City of Hercules Summer Camps Lupine Day Camp/Grades K-2 Summer Day Camp for grades K-2 is held at the Lupine Childcare Center at 1905 Lupine. Staff has planned many fun and exciting activities for the summer. Your child will enjoy craft activities, sports, games, and entertainment. Come join the fun. Contact Robin Williams at (510) 799-8259. Ohlone Day Camp/Grades 3-5 Summer Day Camp for children entering grades 3-5 is held at the Ohlone Childcare Center at 1616 Pheasant. Staff has planned a fun filled summer with activities such as, arts and crafts, tenn is, organized sports, local field trips and swimming on Tuesday and Thursday. We also have exciting field trips planned! Come join the fun! Contact Gwen Windham for more information, at (510) 799-8224. *Please note that all childcarefsummer camp fees are subject to change. Five Day Program Core: 8:30am - 5:30pm Extended: 6:30am-6:30pm Resident $127.00 $140.00 Non-Resident $159.00 , $175.00 Three Day Program Core: 8:30am - 5:30pm Extended: 6:30am-6:30pm Resident $76.00 $83.00 Non-Resident $95.00 $104.00 Hanna Ranch PlanetYouth Summer Camp Grades 6-9 Summer Day Camp for children entering grades 6-9 is held at the Hanna Ranch Childcare Center at 2480 Refugio Valley Road. Join us for our weekly dance club, field trips, movies, sports activities, arts and crafts, parties, barbeques, arcades and pinball games, guest performers and entertainment, swimming , open gym, and fitness center! Contact Beverly Dupree for more information, at (510) 245-4803. $20.00 deposit required for each week reserved. Deposit is credited to weekly payment. *Fees are subject to change. *These fees are based on a weekly billing cycle. You will NOT receive bills during Summer Camp sessions. Core 8:30am-5:30am 5 Day 4 Day 3Day $177.00 Res/$190.00 Non-Res $151.00 Res/$162.00 Non-Res $126.00 Res/$133.00 Non-Res Extended 6:30am-6:30pm 5 Day* $177.00 Res/$190.00 Non-Res *Bonus Package 4 Day $162.00 Res/$174.00 Non-Res 3 Day $133.00 Res/$243.00 Non-Res *Field trip packages are automatically included in all Bonus Package Programs. Three and four day participants must use their third or fourth day on the scheduled Field Trip date. Field trip packages include the cost of admission, transportation and chaperones. Trips also include lunch. Bonus 5-day Package for the price of the core day fees. Field trips must be paid at the time of registration. Summer 2005 29 �Te,e nNouth Programs BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL MIIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM, T.H.E. SP.O.T., WITH TUTORING AVAILA BLE! TH E S - . ~ just the place to be to get help with those challeng ~ mework assignments and socialize with your peers ' - exhilarating, fun, safe environment. Our skillful, trained w ork Spcecialists are there to provide assisiance in all areas. In addition to our homework club, a creden:tialed teacher will provide small group on-site tutoring for ad " nal fee of $1 0.00 per session . The sessions co ' . ' one hour per week. Staff provides arts & crafts, spor:s 2 a variety of activities and events catered ex . ely for 6th, 7th and 8th graders. bers of this exclusive group will participate and be cha::eoged with various activities: Advanced Homework Assistance Small Group On-site Tutoring (Credentialed Teacher) Sports Activities (Basketball, Volleyball, Coed games, etc.) Arts &Crafts Weekly Clubs (Chess, Music & Dance, Crafts, etc.) Computer Resource Accessibility - Teen Resource Center Local Field Trips, Special Events & Activities Location: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road , Hercules Dates: 08/24-06/10 Registration Fee: $40.00 - One Time Fee in addition to the regular monthly bills. 3 Day Program 6:30am-8:30am 7:30am-8:30am Dismissal to 5:30pm Dismissal to 6:30pm $76 Res/$94 Non Res $38 Res/$47 Non Res $107 Res/$134 Non Res $171 Res/$214 Non Res 5 Day Program 6:30am-8:30am 7:30am-8:30am Dismissal to 5:30pm Dismissal to 6:30pm $124 Res/$155 Non Res $ 62 Res/$77 Non Res $214 Res/$268 Non Res $285 Res/$356 Non Res 30 Summer 2005 T.Y.C. PRESENTS K-12TH COLLEGE SUMMER ACADEMIC CAMP These group sessions are designed to meet the needs of students grades K-12th and help them get a headstart on the upcoming school year! Classes will be held 2 hours each session , 1 day per week forfour weeks. Students are required to takes notes during each session, reponsible for homework assigned, and they are given a test after each chapter. Supply list for class: Pencils, erasers, paper, and spiral notebook. Location: Community Center/Resource Room; Lupine Child Care ; Ohlone Child Care Time: 10:00am-12;QOpm Fees: $120.00 - 4 week session *No class on July 4th , prorated at $90.00 Days depend on which program you register for. Classes are held once a week on either Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesdays. 21614-A 21614-8 2161~C 2161~D 21614-E 21614-F 06/20-07/18* 06/21-07/19* 06/22-07/20* 07/25-08/16 07/26-08/16 07/27-08/17 HERCULES LIBRARY CONNECTION! The City of Hercules has commenced a limited library service that is now available to Hercules residents. Residents are now able to pick up reserved books in the Computer Center, located at the Hercules Community/Swim Center. Library cardholders will have access to library databases, the collection of the County Library system via two new computer terminals; search the Internet and request materials. All requested materials are sent to the Community/Swim Center site for pick up. A new library book drop has now been installed and is open 24 hours outside the Community Center. Look for details about the availability of this exciting new service as they become available on the Contra Costa County Library's home page (www.ccclib.org), on flyers at nearby branch libraries and at the Hercules Swim Center. 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We are conveniently located in the Hercules Shoppin~ Plaza near Starbucks! �TeenNouth Programs CITY OF HERCULES TEEN/ COMING THIS SUMMER FOR YOUTH COUNCIL TEENS 9TH - 12TH GRADE ... SUMMER MATH CAMPS ... MIDNIGHT BASKETBALL/ SWIM PARTIES ... AND ... THEA TRICAL WORKSHOPS! DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS! FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL JANINE SHAHEED AT (510) 799-8294. The TeenIYouth Council is busy helping with Community Activities and Events. Our active Teens and Youths are demonstrating leadership skills, teamwork through their I participation in such events as making presentations and reports to our City Council and Community Service Commission. Some of the current citywide events and projects the TeenIYouth Council are working on are building a TEEN CENTER, The Senior Citizens Pre-Mother Day Luncheon/Fashion Show, TYC Haunted House, Summer Just Kickin' It Leadership/Theatrical/Summer Camp, 27th Annual Cultural Festival, T.Y.C. Concession Stand, and much more. This successful program recruits active members from the Hercules Middle/High School and Hercules residents. If you enjoy working in your community and are great with making decisions for your peers, this is the program for you. All members must be 6th-12th graders, a resident of Hercules or attending the Hercules Middle/High School. If you are interested in getting to know more about the TeenIYouth Council, you may attend our meetings held at the Hercules TeenfYouth Resource Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 3:00pm-4:00pm (during the school year). Due to the popularity of this innovative group, we are currently enlisting City of Hercules teen and youth volunteers. If interested, you can join now and apply for membership for the next term of September 1, 2004 through August 31 , 2005. TIle T.Y.C. will be participating in several events, including: The Senior Citizens and Pre-Mother's Day Luncheon/Fashion Show, the T.Y. C. Haunted House, Community Clean-up Day, ; and the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. Applications can be obtained from the Hercules Community/ Swim Center . Please contact Janine Shaheed , TeenIYouth Coordinator at (51 0) 799-8294. The Tee nIYouth Council in-coming new officers for the year 2004-2005 are listed below: President: Itak Moradi Assistant President: Sammy Niualiku First Vice President: Christine Guiang Second Vice President: Anna Marie Velasquez Treasurer: Erica Hicks Secretary: Arielle Palmero Corresponding: Monalisa Ramos TYC Council Assistant: Christine Lazaro Summer 2005 31 �Sports & Fitness TEEN BOYS BASKETBALL LEAGUE 13-16 YEAR OLDS PEE WEE BASKETBALL LEAGUE 7-9 YEAR OLDS The league is open to boys ages 13 to 16 years old with beginner to advanced skill levels. The Teen Basketball program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball, with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills, as well as improving hand-eye coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fees include the following: a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, a round of league games and playoffs, referees, and awards at the conclusion of the playoffs. The Pee Wee Basketball program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball, with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills , as well as improving hand-eye coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fees include the following: a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, one round of league games and a playoff at-the end of the season, referees, and awards at the conclusion of the playoffs. The league is open to boys between the ages of 13-16, with beginner to advanced skill levels. Participants must provide a copy of their birth certificate at the time of registration. Tryouts will be held for the (80) eighty players on Monday 06/ 13 & Tuesday 06/14, of the participant registered practice time. It will then be decided which practice session of either Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday practice session the participant would be placed on. Playoff games will be played during Wednesdays. The league needs a minimum enrollment of 32 participants and a maximum of 80 players will be allowed . Practice times are listed below. Most games will be played on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings, with each team usually playing one game per week, with the exception of playoff week. There will be an informational meeting to discuss the rules and regulations on Friday, June 10, 2005 at 6:30pm at the Community/Swim Center. Community/Swim Center-Gymnasium 2001 Refugio Valley Road $86 Res/$98 Non-Res Monday/Wednesday or TuesdaylThursday Location: Fees: Days: 21706-A 21706-B 06/13-08/15 06/13-08/15 4:00pm-5:15pm 5:00pm-6:15pm For more information, call the Sports Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at (51 0)799-8295. 32 Summer 2005 The league is open to boys and girls between the ages 7-9, with beginnerto advanced skill levels. The league must have a minimum of 40 participants enrolled to run the league, and a maximum of 80 participants will be admitted. There will be a Parent/Coach informational meeting to discuss the rules and regulations on Friday, September 9, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. at the Community/Swim Center. Please plan on attending this meeting. There will be four practice sessions offered. Practices will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00-5: 15pm, 5:006:15pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 4:00-5: 15pm, and 5:00-6:15pm . Games will be played on Fridays and on Saturdays momings, with each team usually playing one game per week. All Playoff games will be played during weekdays. Playoffs will begin on the Monday following the last game of the season. Game times and days may change, depending on how many participants are registered and how many teams are created. For more information call the Sports Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at 799-8295. Location: Fees: Days: Community/Swim Center Gymnasium $86 Residents/$98 Non-Residents Monday/Wednesday or TuesdaylThursday 31708-A 31708-B 09/12-11 /07 09/12-11 /07 4:00pm-5:00pm 5:00pm-6:00pm �Sports & Fitness ". . .. , "EXPANDED HORIZONS" SUMMER BASKETBALL FUN! This camp "Expanded Horizons" will provide a comprehensive fundamentals oriented basketball experience! Targeting youths in the Hercules community and immediate areas. Instruction will include drill stations, classroom discussion and later incorporate scrimmages and game situational play. The camp will last five days and be limited to the first 40 participants who sign-up. Participants will be provided with a T-Shirt and a BBQ on the last day of the camp. For more information, please call the Sports Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at (51 0) 799-8295. Location: Fee: Community/Swim Center $75 Res/$80 Non-Res Ages 5-8 21715-A 21715-C 06/27 -07/01 07/25-07/29 Mon-Fri Mon-Fri 9:00am-12:00pm 9:00am-12:00pm Ages 9-12 21715-B 21517-D 07/11-07/15 08/01-08/05 Mon-Fri Mon-Fri 9:00am-12:00pm 9:00am-12:00pm BY FAX fax =mpleted registration form with VISA/Me number to (510) 799-8288 CIlY OF HERCULES 9-HOLE GOLF LEAGUE The length of the league will be determined by the number of teams that sign up. All participants must have an established NCGA handicap. If players do not have a handicap, one will be assigned, and adjusted. Sign up at the Hercules Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. A minimum of 8 two player teams and a maximum of 16 two player teams will be allowed. For more information please call the Sports Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at (510) 7998295. Applications are available at the Community/Swim Center. Deadline for rosters and fees is June 1, 2005. Location: Franklin Canyon Golf Course Highway 4 Hercules, CA 94547 Entry Fees: Green Fees: *$200 Per Team, paid in advance *$10 per person to walk *$15 per person to ride 21888-B 06/15-08/03 Wed Early Tee Time 4:30p-4:54p 21888-C 06/15-08/03 Wed Late Tee Time 5:00p-5:26p *FEES MAY CHANGE INDIVIDUAL TENNIS LESSONS All individual lessons must be arranged with the instructor and fees paid at the Hercules Community/Swim Center. The beginning level stresses instruction in the basic strokes: forehand, backhand, volley, overhand and serve. At the intermediate level, stroke improvement is still stressed and an added emphasis is placed on instruction and drills related to ball direction, court coverage, and keeping the ball in play. A minimum offour (4) classes is required in orderto enroll in individual tennis lessons Location: Fees: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $25 per 30 minute lesson/$30 Non-Res $45 per 60 minute lesson/ $50 Non-Res 11710-A SaUSun DateslTimes TBA Summer 2005 33 �Sports & Fitness •• • . • .. . PEE-WEE TENNIS Pee-Wee Tennis is a comprehensive program designed to introduce children ages 4-6 to the game of tennis in a fun and rewarding way. By tailoring the equipment and size of the playing courts to the size, needs and athletic ability of children, the Pee-Wee Tennis program allows to learn the sport quickly and to have fun. Every element ofthe Pee-Wee Tennis program has been created specifically for small players, from the court to the 21 inch rackets and the foam balls. Students must provide their own 21 inch racket. A minimum of 3 participants must be enrolled in order for the lesson to run. For more information , please call Brandon Ikeda, Sports Coordinator, at (510) 799-8295. 11705-E 11705-F 11705-G 11705-H 11705-1 Tues Tues Tues Tues Tues Location: Fees: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $40 Res/$45 Non-Res (fee covers four lessons) 06/14-07/05 07/12-08/02 08/09-08/30 09/06-09/27 10/04-1025 3:00pm-3:30pm 3:00pm-3:30pm 3:00pm-3:30pm 3:00pm-3:30pm 3:00pm-3:30pm TENNIS CAMP Lessons at several levels will be offered by long time local teaching pro Amado Lozano. The beginning level stresses instruction in the basic strokes: forehand , backhand, volley, overhand and serve. At the intermediate level, stroke improvement is still stressed and an added emphasis is placed on instruction and drills related to ball direction, court coverage, and keeping the ball in play. Students will play points and matches against one another, discuss conditioning and the potential for entering toumaments. For more information, please call Brandon Ikeda, Sports Coordinator, at (510) 799-8295. Location: Fees: Dates: Ages: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $65 Res/$70 Non-Res 06/13-06/16 7 -14 years old 24444-A Mon-Fri 34 Summer 2005 2:30pm-4:30pm WE ARE CURRENTLY TAKING INTEREST LISTS FOR DODGEBALL AND FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUES. IF INTERESTED PLEASE CALL (510) 799-8295. • TENNIS CLASSES Lessons at several levels will be offered by long time local teaching pro Amado Lozano. Students will play points and matches against one another, discuss conditioning and the potential for entering tournaments . A minimum of 3 participants must be enrolled for the lesson to run . For more information, please cali Brandon Ikeda, Sports Coordinator, at (51 0) 799-8295. Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $50 Res/$55 Non-Res (fee covers four lessons) Beginner (Ages 7·14) 3:00pm-4:00pm 11701-E Mon 06/13-07/04 3:00pm-4:00pm 11701-F Mon 07/11-08/01 3:00pm-4:00pm 08/08-08/29 11701-G Mon 3:00pm-4:00pm 11701-H Mon 09/05-09/26 3:00pm-4:00pm 11701-1 Mon 10/03-10/24 (Ages 14 and up) 4:00pm-5:00pm 11702-E Mon 06/13-07/04 4:00pm-5:00pm 11702-F Mon 07/11-08/01 4:00pm-5:00pm 11702-G Mon 08/08-08/29 4:00pm-5:00pm 11702-H Mon 09/05-09/26 4:00pm-5:00pm 11702-1 Mon 10/03-10/24 Intermediate (All ages) 3:30pm-4:30pm 11703-E Tues 06/14-07/05 3:30pm-4:30pm 11703-F Tues 07/12-08/02 3:30pm-4:30pm Tues 08/09-08/30 11703-G 3:30pm-4:30pm 11703-H Tues 09/06-09/27 3:30pm-4:30pm 11703-1 Tues 10/04-1025 Advanced (All ages) 4:30pm-5:30pm 06/14-07/05 11704-E Tues 4:30pm-5:30pm 07/12-08/02 11704-F Tues 4:30pm-5:30pm 08/09-08/30 11704-G Tues 4:30pm-5:30pm 09/06-09/27 11704-H Tues 4:30pm-5:30pm 10/04-1025 11704-1 Tues Location: Fees: �Sports & Fitness FALL CLASSIC'S MEN'S SOFTBALL LEAGUES MONDAY NIGHT"D" LEAGUE FALL CLASSIC'S CO-ED SOFTBALL LEAGUES TUESDAY NIGHT"D" LEAGUE In conjunction with the City of Pinole, the Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department is forming a Fall Softball League, being held at Fernandez Park. The Men's "0" Softball League is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fees. Maximum roster size is 16, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules regarding what constitutes a Men's "0" level team would apply. All umpires will be certified. League fees includes staff, league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, utility costs, insurance rates, team registration (USSSA), shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1st place finishers during regular season play. In conjunction with the City of Pinole, the Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department is forming a Fall Softball League, being held at Fernandez Park. The Co-Ed "0" Softball League is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fees. Maximum roster size is 16, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules regarding what constitutes a Men's aD" level team would apply. All umpires will be certified. League fees includes staff, league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, utility costs, insurance rates, team registration (USSSA), shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1st place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum of 4 (four) teams to run the league with a maximum of 6 (six) teams total. Manager's Meeting will be held on July 29,2005 at 6:30pm. Individual players are encouraged to sign-up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information, call the Sports Specialist at (510) 799-8295. There must be a minimum of 4 (four) teams to run the league with· a maximum of 6 (six) teams total. Manager's Meeting will be held on July 29, 2005 at 6:30pm. Individual players are encouraged to sign-up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information, call the Sports Specialist at (51 0) 799-8295. DEADLINE FOR FEE AND TEAM ROSTERS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN JULY 25,2005. DEADLINE FOR FEE AND TEAM ROSTERS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN JULY25, 2005. Game Locations: Game Times: Fees: Fernandez Park 6:30pm, 7:45pm, & 9:00pm $575 Resident Team Game Locations: Game TImes: Fees: Fernandez Park 6:30pm, 7:45pm, & 9:00pm $575 ResidentTeam 11111-A 08/15-10/24 11111-E 08/16-10/25 Mon There is an additional $5 fee per non-residential team player. To qualify as resident, you must reside in Hercules or Pinole. Tues There is an additional $5 fee per non-residential team player. To qualify as resident, you must reside in Hercules or Pinole. Summer 2005 35 �Sports & Fitness ., •• ". ~ . FALL CLASSIC MEN'S SOFTBALL LEAGUES WEDNESDAY NIGHT "B" LEAGUE In conjunction with the City of Pinole, the Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department is forming a Fall Softball League, being held at Fernandez Park. The Men's "8" Softball League is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fees. Maximum roster size is 16, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules regarding what constitutes a Men's "8" level team would apply. All umpires will be certified. League fees includes staff, league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, utility costs, insurance rates, team registration (USSSA), shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1st place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum of 4 (four) teams to run the league with a maximum of 6 (six) teams total. Manager's Meeting will be held on July 29,2005 at 6:30pm. Individual players are encouraged to sign-up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information, call the Sports Specialist at (510) 799-8295. DEADLINE FOR FEE AND TEAM ROSTERS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN JULY 25,2005. Game Locations: Game Times: Fees: Fernandez Park 6:30pm, 7:45pm, & 9:00pm $575 Resident Team 11111-8 08/17-10/26 Wed There is an additional $5 fee per non-residential team player. To qualify as resident, you must reside in Hercules or Pinole. 36 Summer 2005 FALL CLASSIC MEN'S SOFTBALL THURSDAY NIGHT"C" LEAGUE In conjunction with the City of Pinole, the Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department is forming a Fall Softball League, being held at Fernandez Park. The Men's Thusday Night "C" Softball League is designed for adults ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fees. Maximum roster size is 16, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States SlowPitch Softball Association and USSSA rules regarding what constitutes a "Mens C" level team would apply. All umpires will be certified . League fees includes staff, league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, utility costs, insurance rates, team registration (USSSA), shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1st place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum of 4 (four) teams to run the league with a maximum of 6 (six) teams total. Manager's Meeting will be held on July 29, 2005 at 6:30pm. Individual players are encouraged to sign-up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information, call the Sports Specialist at (51 0) 799-8295. DEADLINE FOR FEE AND TEAM ROSTERS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN JULY25, 2005. Game Locations: Game Times: Fees: Fernandez Park 6:30pm, 7:45pm, & 9:00pm $575 Resident Team 11111-C 08/18-10/27 Thur There is an additional $5 fee per non-residential team player. To qualify as resident, you must reside in Hercules or Pinole. �Sports & Fitness •• • o • • •• • to., .. FALL CLASSIC MEN'S SOFTBALL J AZZERCISE CLASS LEAGUES FRIDAY NIGHT"D" Jazzercise is a total body-conditioning program designed for everyone at every fitness level. Each 60 minute class of easy LEAGUE In conjunction with the City of Pinole, the Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department is forming a Fall Softball League , being held at Fernandez Park. The Men's "0" Softball League is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fees. Maximum roster size is 16, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules regarding what constitutes a Men's "0" level team would apply. All umpires will be certified. League fees includes staff, league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, utility costs, insurance rates, team registration (USSSA), shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1st place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum of 4 (four) teams to run the league with a maximum of 6 (six) teams total. Manager's Meeting will be held on July 29,2005 at 6:30pm. Individual players are encouraged to sign-up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams . For more information, call the Sports Specialist at (51 0) 799-8295. to follow fun choreography includes a gentle warm-up, 30-35 minute aerobic workout, muscle toning and strengthening segment with weights , and a stretch finale . The great cardiovascular workout with resistance training and stretching will increase your muscle tone, flexibility, balance, strength and endurance. The routines are choreographed to today's hottest music including Top 40, jazz, country, funk and classics. jazzerllses It shoW'S~ Instructor: Location: Days: Kimberly Moffatt (51 0) 724-7809 Community/Swim Center Mon, Tues , Wed, Thurs 6:30pm Sat & Sun 9am Fees*: $10 Walk-in (good for one class visit) Accept both Visa and Mastercard $72 / 6-Week Pass $40 / month EFT or Easy Fitness Ticket Call for New Customer Special! Classes designed for ALL fitness levels DEADLINE FOR FEE AND TEAM ROSTERS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN JULY 25,2005. Game Locations: Game Times: Fees: 11111-0 Thurs Fernandez Park 6:30pm, 7:45pm, & 9:00pm $575 Resident Team 08/19-10/28 There is an additional $5 fee per non-residential team player. To qualify as resident, you must reside in Hercules or Pinole. OPEN GYM PASSES The City of Hercules Community/Swim Center Complex has open gym passes available for residents and nonresidents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry, while the nonresident passes are for convenience only and are set at the regular drop-in rate. Open Gym Passes are valid throughout the year. For more infonrnation, please cali Brandon Ikeda, Sports Coordinator, at (510) 799-8295. Dynamite Pass 10 visits Adult $29 Res/$35 Non-Res Youth $17 Res/$23 Non-Res Avid Athlete 25 visits Adult $58 Res/$86 Non-Res Youth $43 Res/$58 Non-Res Summer 2005 37 �Sports & Fitness YOUTH &ADULT TABLE TENNIS This program is designed to provide competitive table tennis action for all youth/adults who want to improve their knowledge and skill of the game. The tennis tables used are approved by the U.S. Table Tennis Association and the International Table Tennis Federation . Join the crowd for this exciting program for an annual membership fee and drop-in pass. For more information, please call Brandon Ikeda, Sports Coordinator, at (510) 799-8295. Location: Ohlone Community Center, 190 Turquoise Fri 7:00pm-10:00pm 10:00am-4:00pm Sat Play is supervised by registered volunteers of the Hercules Table Tennis Program. TENNIS FACILITIES AVAILABLE! Tennis Court Rules and Regulations signs are posted at all City tennis facilities. These tennis facilities are available to the public by rental permit or on a first-come, first-serve basis. Hours and Fees Refugio Valley Tennis Complex: Refugio Valley Road & Pheasant Drive Weekday Weekend $5 Res/$6 Non-Res per hour/per court $7 Res/$8 Non-Res per hour/per court 51708 Pre-Registration Membership Fee: Monthly Fees: 51559-A 51559-K 51559-L 51559-M 51559-B 51559-C 51559-D Adults $20 Youth $10 Adult Res $15/Non-Res $17 Youth Res $1 O/Non-Res $12 Pre-Reg April May June July August September Except Mondays & Tuesdays from 3 to 7 pm and Saturdays 3 to 5 pm for City Lessons Foxboro Tennis Courts: 1025 Canterbury Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Woodfield Tennis Courts: 1919 Lupine Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Tennis Court Reservations Tennis court reservations are available to Hercules residents only; there is a one-hour minimum on all tennis court facilities. Reservations are accepted at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refug io Valley Road. For more information, please call (510) 799-8295. Tou rname nt Play: Recognized Community Organization $6/hour/court $1 4 Res/$17 Non-Res per hour/court Private Organizations $1 5 per hour/court Commercial Use C ourt R u les A n d R e gulations: 1. Tennis shoes must be worn 2. Courts are available on a first come, first serve basis or by reservation 3. Drop-in play is limited to one hour and fifteen minutes 4. Waiting players must be present to hold position for play 5. Court reservations pre-empt non-reserved court play 6. City sponsored programs have priority 7. No food on tenn is courts 8. No bike riding , roller skating or skateboarding on tennis courts 9. City sponsored lessons ONLY, no public instruction. 10. Tennis Tournaments by permit ONLY! 11 . Tennis Court Rules And Regulations Will Be Enforced 12. No alcoholic beverages allowed at any park or courts. Call 799-8291 for further information. ~ 38 Summer 2005 �Sports & Fitness HERCULES FITNESS CENTER The City of Hercules Community/Swim Center welcomes you to our Fitness Center! Our center is conveniently located at the Hercules Community/Swim Center, and is available for both residents and non-residents. Our fitness center has a variety of equipment such as: o o o o o o o o o o o 2 Treadmills 2 Cross Trainers 2Bikes 1 Stairmaster Smith Machine InclinelDec1ine Benches Dumbell Set (5 -75lbs.) Lat PulldownIRow Combo Leg Ext/Curl Combo Bicep/Tricep Combo Multi-Press Machine PASSES You have the option of paying a daily drop-in rate or purchasing a 10 or 25 visit pass. These passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry, while the nonresident passes are for convenience only and are set at the regular drop-in rate. Fitness Center Passes are valid throughout the year. For more information, please call (510) 799-8291. Dynamite Pass 10 visits Adult $29 Res/$35 Non-Res Youth $17 Res/$23 Non-Res Drop-in Rates: Adult $3.50 Res/$4 Non-Res Youth $2.50 Res/$3 Non-Res Avid Athlete 25 visits Location: Hours: Adult $58 Res/$86 Non-Res Youth $43 Res/$58 Non-Res Hercules Community/Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road , Hercules Monday - Thursday 10:00am -1 0:00pm Friday - 10:00am - 5:00pm Saturday - 10:00am - 2:00pm ~ Sunday - CLOSED ADULT OPEN GYM BASKETBALL/VOLLEYBALL Open gym periods are ongoing . Players, beginners to advanced, are encouraged to drop in. Come on down for an energetic game of Basketball or Volleyball!! Location: Fee: Gymnasium, 2001 Refugio Valley Road $3.50 Res/$4 Non-Res per adult $2.50 Res/$3 Non-Res per youth Adult Open Gym Basketball Mon Adult B'ball 16 yrs & up 7:45-10:00 pm Thu Adult B'ball 16 yrs & up 7:45-10:00 pm Adult Open Gym Volleyball Tues Adult V'Ball 16 yrs & up 7:45-10:00 pm Youth Open Gym Basketball *Mon-Fri Youth B'ball 9-16 yrs 2:30pm-4:00pm (SCHOOL SESSION TIME ONLY) *Mon-Fri Youth B'ball 11 :OOam-4:00 pm 9-16 yrs (SUMMER TIME ONLY) BASEBALL/SOCCER/SOFTBALL FIELD RESERVA TIONS Hanna Ranch Park Baseball Or Soccer Field Comer of Refug io Valley Road and Sycamore Avenue $7 per hour Resident $14 Non-Resident Woodfield Park Baseball Or Soccer Field 1991 Lupine Road $7 per hour Resident $14 Non-Resident Ohlone Park Baseball Or Soccer Field 190 Turquoise Drive $7 per hour Resident $14 Non-Resident Please call (510) 799-8291 for reservation information. Summer 2005 39 �Sports & Fitness . . GY MNASIUM FOR RENT Now you can rent the Community/Swim Center Gymnasium for Basketball or Volleyball practices, games and/or business recreational games! The gym is available on a limited basis. Reservations will only be accepted with a completed application and payment for the hours rented. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. All contact regarding the reservations , fees, rental time and on site coordination will be arranged with the original applicant only. An attendant will be present during the entire event. Adult supervision is required by applicant during the event. Applicants interested in renting the gym are encouraged to view the facility prior to renting. The gym has a maximum capacity of 100 persons for a sports event. *Standard rental includes the main room with two (2) portable basketball units or two (2) volleyball units, portable bleachers and indoor bathroom. Advanced Payment Required Fees: (Two hour minimum) $25.00 (Non-Refundable) Booking Fee: $100.00 (Refundable) Deposit: One day rental $58 Res/$69 Non-Res per hour $35 Res/$46 Non-Res per hour 3 or more days Then visit our Website and Register On-line @ www.ci.hercules.ca.us For more information, please call (510) 799-8291. Attention local businesses!! The gymnasium is now available (510)799-8288 (510)799-8291 for public use for either Volleyball or Basketball, Monday through Friday from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Community/ Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road 40 Summer 2005 �Aquatics '. . • .. .. PUBLIC SWIM The Hercules Swim Center is open to the public for playing, working out, diving, or lounging around the pool side in a beautiful outdoor setting. The Hercules Aquatic staff are certified by the American Red Cross and are fully trained in the supervision of aquatic activities, lifeguard training, first aid, CPR, and rescue situations. We ask that all participants of the public swim sessions be fully knowledgeable about our pool rules as listed below: • All entries to the pool and deck areas must be paid admissions, including nonswimmers and chaperones. • Children, 9 years and under, must be accompanied by an adult at least sixteen years or older at all times. • There is a fifteen (15) minute rest period on all weekend public swim sessions from 3:45 to 4:00 p.m. All partiCipants under the age of eighteen are required to exit the water area and remain on the lawn or deck area. • Flotation devices such as inner tubes, water wings, noodles, air mattresses, etc. are not permitted in the pool areas. Only Coast Guard approved flotation devices are allowed with adultsupervision. • Full face masks, snorkels, and diving fins are not permitted in the pool areas. " Diving toys, coins, water guns, etc. are not permitted in the pool areas. "NO FOOD ALLOWED • Public swim sessions are subject to early closure after the first hour of operation due to poor weather and/or if attendance drops below 25 participants. There are no refunds for canceled swim sessions. • Proper swim attire is required. No cutoffs andlor leotards or street clothing. • Pool rules are posted on the deck areas surrounding the pool areas and are necessary for the safety of all participants. Participants must obey posted rules and oral instructions from Aquatic Staff at all times. • It is requested that patrons be sensitive to the needs of parents to change their young children of the opposite sex in the locker room areas. • No photographic equipment permitted. DAYS, DATES, &TIMES FOR PUBLIC SWIM: Weekday Fees: $3 Res/$4 Non-Res Adults (18 & older) $2 Res/$3 Non-Res Youths (1-17 years) $2 Res/$3 Non-Res Non-Swimmers/ Spectators Free for Children Under 1 year Weekend Fees: $4 Res/$5 Non-Res Adults (18 & older) $3 Res/$4 Non-Res Youths (1-17 years) $3 Res/$4 Non-Res Non-Swimmers/ Spectators Free for Children Under 1 year old Public Swim schedule : OS/21-06/12 1 :30pm-4:30pm Sat/Sun 06/ 13-08/19 1 :30pm-4:00pm Mon-Fri 1 :30pm-6:00pm 06/ 16-09/25 Sat/Sun Capacity Days - On extremely hot days we anticipate reaching maximum capacity at which tirne the pool will be closed for the remainder of the day. On hot days we encourage residents to come to the swim center early, in order to ensure admittance. Parties who are not registered with the swim center will not be allowed to admit guests after we close our doors. We will not allow patrons to reenter the facility once the doors have closed. Attendance Policy - The swim center will remain open for the first hour of public swim operation. If after the first hour of operation the attendance has not reached 25 patrons the public swim session will close. If at any time during the public swim session the attendance drops below 25 patrons, the pool will close. "Refunds will not be given if the pool closes because of lack of attendance. Bathing Suit Policy - Only patrons wearing appropriate bathing suit attire will be admitted into the facility. We do not allow patrons to swim in jeans, cutoffs, t-shirts , undergarments, etc. Please ask the cashier if you have any questions on your swimming attire before entering the facility. All children under the age of 4 are required to wear swimming diapers, children under the age of 4 will not be admitted into the pool without a swimming diaper. "Refunds will not be given to patrons who are not wearing appropriate swim attire. No Food Policy - The Hercules Swim Center will no longer allow patrons to bring food into the facility. The Concession Stand will be open and soda machines are available. • Swim Diapers Required! Swim diapers are available for purchase. Weather Conditions/Lightning - If lightning is spotted, the swim center will be closed immediately! Summer 2005 41 �Aquatics .. ... HOLIDAY SCHEDULES LAP SWIMMING Public Swim Memorial Day 4th of July Staff Training Labor Day 05/30105 07/04/05 08/10105 09/05/05 Memorial Day 4th of July Staff Training Labor Day 05/30105 07/04/05 08/10105 09/05/05 1:30pm-4:30pm 1:30pm-4:30pm CLOSED 1:30pm-4:30pm Lap Swim 12:15pm-1 :15pm CLOSED CLOSED 12:15pm-1 :15pm THEMED DAYS DURING PUBLIC SWIM Sunday 05/21/05 Mothers Get in Free! Sunday 06/19/05 Fathers Get in Free! Wednesday 06/29/05 Monday 07/04/05 Wednesday 07/13/05 Wednesday 07/20105 Wednesday 08/03/05 "Mothers Day Out" "Father's Day Out" "Beach Party" "Red, White & Blue Day" "Water Carnival Day" "Love Your Lifeguard Day" "Pirate Day" Swimming provides an excellent recreation activity for the entire family. So why not come down to the Hercules Swim Center on Wednesday nights! 06/29, 07/06, 07/13, 07/27 $2 Youth/$3 Adult $3 Youth Non-Res/$4 Adult Non-Res 5:30pm - 8:00pm Times : SWIM PASSES Adult $27.50 Res Youth $17.50 Res $40 Non-Res $30 Non-Res Frequent! Swimmer: (25 visits) Adult $62.50 Res Youth $43.75 Res $80 Non-Res $70 Non-Res Summer 2005 or $75 per month - includes use of Fitness Center 2005 Summer Schedule: Mon-Fri 06/13-08/26 12:00pm-1:15pm MlTlTh/Fri 06/13 - 08/26 8:00pm - 9:00pm 05/21-09/25 12:15pm-1 :15pm Sat/Sun *Closed for lapswim on Wednesday evenings! 2005 FalllWinter Schedule: (Times may vary, please call) Mon-Fri 11:30am-1 :00pm MITITh/F 6:30pm-8:30pm Wed 5:30pm-7:30pm HERCULES MASTERS SWIM CLUB ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP Fees: $75 per month(includes use of fitness center) Drop-ins: $10 Res/$15 Non-Res Dates: November 15, 2004 - November 11, 2005! - Monthly Registration required - Fees due at 1st of each month. 2004-2005 Season Hours:(Please call for times, may vary) 11/15/04 - 0611 0105 Mon-Fri 11 :30am-1 :OOpm 06/13/05 - 08/26/05 Mon-Fri 12:00pm-1 :15pm 08/29/05-06/09/06 Mon-Fri 11 :30am-1 :OOpm *Evening hours are the same as Lap Swim Hours. Dynamite Pass: (10 visits) 42 $3 Res/$4 Non-Res Adults (1 8 years and up) $2 Res/$3 Non-Res Youth (14-17 years) $2 Res/$3 Non-Res Seniors (55 and up) Location: Main Pool-Community/Swim Center Fees: $30 Annual USMS Membership Fee Coach: Anita Roger-Fields * Must be 19 years or older to join! FAMILY SWIM NIGHTS Dates: Rates: Fee: *Masters swimmers can swim during all lap swim hours. *A minimum of 15 participants must pre-register for the program to run. Refer to evening lap swim schedule for evening swim times . 1 year membership - Pay 1st and last months dues at $130, and get the other months for only $65! Fees due on the 1st of each month. �Aquatic Classes • •• • . , .. CONCESSIONS STAND The Concession Stand is open: Spring/FallIWinter Days: Mon-Fri 2:30pm-4:00pm Summer2005 Open: Mon-Fri 1:30pm-4:00pm 1:30pm-6:00pm SatlSun Food Items: Hotdogs, corndogs, chips, soda, candy, ice cream, sandwiches and morel WA TER EXERCISE (DROP-IN) Are you looking for an alternative to high impact aerobics and stair stepping? Or just looking for a healthy form of exercise? Well, this is the class for you! This specialty course is ideal for therapy patients, elderly, and fitness buffs! The Water Exercise program follows sound exercise principles while using water resistance to improve your cardiovascular system, tone muscles, and burn fat. Starts Monday, May 16, 2005. Location: Days: Time: Fees: Community Swim Center MonlWed - Drop-in Only! 12:00pm-1 :15pm $5.00 Drop-in $4.00 Drop-in Seniors *NO INSTRUCTOR WATER EXERCISE CLASS The course is designed for different fitness levels and movement abilities, using a wide range of musical tempos. Males and females are encouraged to participate, and swimming skills are not necessary.A minimum of 12 students need to preregister in order for class to run! Passes may be purchased from the main office. Currently we are taking names for interest list. If interested please call (510) 799-8229. ARE YOU A WATER AEROBICS INSTRUCTOR LOOKING TO TEACH A CLASS? IF SO, PLEASE CALL (510) 799-8229. Location: Days: Time: Fees: Community Swim Center TuesdayslThursdays - Starts June 14, 2005! 8:00pm-9:00pm $50 Res/$60 Non-Res Seniors: $30 Res/$40 Non-Res Drop-ins: $7.00/Seniors $5.00 Note: This is a higher energy class with cardio routines, muscle strengthening and toning. Instructor will provide work-out routine. I SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING Looking for something fun and exciting? Are you interested in learning how to synchronize swim? We are gathering an interest list on this class, if you are interested in Signing up, please call (510) 799-8229. GUARD START This course will train individuals 11-14 year olds the American Red Cross skills necessary to become tomorrow's lifeguards. Get a jump start on becoming a lifeguard today! Volunteer opportun rties exist for summer at the Hercules Community I Swim Center. Start training now! Instructor: Fee: Anita Roger-Fields $50 Res/$60 Non-Res (Including Materials) Week 1: Week 2: MonlTueslThurs/Fri MonlTueslThurs/Fri 20911-A 07/11-07/22 3:00pm-5:00pm PARENT/INFANT/TODDLER FUN SWIM! Due to popular demand , we are expanding our special time period just for parents and toddlers to enjoy the play pool without the hustle and bustle of large groups, and/or older participants. Parents may practice swim instruction techniques learned in the ParentllnfantIToddler Instructional Class or just enjoy a quiet swim time with their children. This swim session is restricted to children between the ages of six (6) months and three (3) years of age. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times while in and out of the water. Parents are encouraged to bring their child's favorite water toy to these swim times in order to make the child feel more comfortable. Flotation devices, such as water wings and air mattresses are not permitted. Swim Pants are required! Location: Fees: Dates: Baby Pool $3 Res per parent and child $4 Non-Res per parent and child MonlWed/Fri and Sundays MIW/F SatlSun 06/13-08/26 OS/21-09/25 12:15pm-1:15pm 12:15pm-1 :15pm Summer 2005 43 �Aquatic Classes .. . . . . PARENT/INFANT/TODDLER CLASS The ParentllnfanVToddler program is designed to assist parents in introducing their children, ages 6 months up to 3 years of age, to water play and pre-swimming skills. The course is designed to create an enjoyable, non-threatening environment which allows parents to actively participate with their children in the leaming of water skills. This course is an ideal entry level program which begins to prepare your child for swim instruction as he/she grows into more advanced level classes. The ParentllnfantIToddlerprogram is composed of eight 1/2 hour classes, and will be held over a two week period; Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, Friday. Children are required to wear tight fitting swim pants. Parents are encouraged to bring your child's favorite water toy to add to the familiarity of the environment. Location: Fee: Time: Baby Pool- Community Swim Center $46 Res/$56 Non-Res 12:00pm -12:30pm or 6:00pm-6:30pm 20906-AlB 20906-C/D 20906-ElF 20906-G/H Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Saturdays Session 1 Session 2 06/13-06/24 06/27-07/08(Prorate) 07/11-07/22 07/25-08/05 08/08-08/19 OS/21-07/09 07/16-08/20 12:00pm-12:30pm 12:00pm-12:30pm WA TER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR COURSE This course will train individuals to teach the American Red Cross Swimming Courses. Future instructors will learn how to use course materials, develop lesson plans, conduct classes, evaluate students, and complete course records. Prerequisites-15 1/2 years of age by the end of the course, demonstrate level VI swimming ability. Pass a pre-course written and water safety skills test. Instructor: Anita Roger-Fields $125 Res/$135 Non-Res Fee: Dates: Fall 2005 20907-B Dates and times may vary (Schedule given on first day of class). Water Safety Instructor update - 03/12 at 5:00pm -;. 44 Summer 2005 WA TER SAFETY AIDE FOR AQUA TIC VOLUNTEERS This course is designed for those who wish to become a volunteer or instructor aide at the Hercules Swim Center. The training is designed for youth (ages 14-17), adults, and senior citizens who desire further involvement in aquatic activities. The training consists of 8 days, with 2 hours per class. Swim Tune-up required by all participants! 20903-A Prerequisite: Must be proficient in Level IV or equivlanet! Instructor: An ita Roger-Fields Fee: $45 Res/$50 Non-Res Swim Tune-up 0611 3-06117 MlTulTh/Fri 9:30am-11:30am 06121-06124 MlTulTh/Fri 9:30am-11 :30am Aide Class *No Class Wednesdays BASIC WATER RESCUE This course will provide individuals with the information and skills necessary to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies. This will also tearn participants how to protect themselves while assisting others . No prerequisites or age requirement; written and skills test; certification card valid for three years. Fees: Time: $20 Res/$25 Non-Res 9:30am-11 :3Oam 20903-C Thursday/Friday 06/23-06/24 *This course is also included as part of the water safety aide instruction course. �Aquatics '. . TITLE 22 FIRST AID FOR PUBLIC PRIVA TE POOL RENTALS SAFETY PERSONNEL The purpose of this course is to meet the specialized First Aid and CPR Training requirements of the CalifomiaAdministrative Code - Title 22 required for Lifeguards, Police Officers, and Fire Fighters. This course will provide these First Responders with the knowledge and skills they need to help sustain life until more advanced help arrives. The course contains five (5) units. Students must successfully complete every unit to become certified. Prerequisites: Current Certification in CPRFPR. Lifeguard training, which indudes CPRFPR taken conculTen~y or completed within 30 days of the start of the session. Instructor: Fee: Anita Roger-Fields $125 Res/$130 Non-Res Week 1: Week 2: 20910-A MonlTueslThurs MonlTues 8:00pm-11 :OOpm 08/08,08/09,08/11 08/15-08/16 CPR FOR THE PROFESSIONAL RESCUER CHALLENGE COURSE AND LIFEGUARD TRAINING CHALLENGE COURSE Reserve the pool for your own private party! Rental fee includes: exclusive use of the main pool and/or play pool (Play Pool requires additional fee); grass areas, BBQ grill, locker room, no alcohol or smoking permitted. Limited availability. Small Private Pool Rental Only-(75 person maximum, Ages 9 and under)* Residents $40lhour Deposit: $350 Non-Residents $60/hour $350 Deposit: Insurance: $150 Combined Pool RentalsHourly Rates 1-20 persons $50 Res/$60 Non-Res 1-50 persons $75 Res/$90 Non-Res 51-1 00 persons $125 Res/$150 Non-Res 101-1 50 persons $150 Res/$180 Non-Res 151-250 persons $200 Res/$240 Non-Res Deposit: Deposit: Deposit: Deposit: Deposit: $350 $350 $350 $350 $350 *There must be at least one adult chaperon (age 18 or over) for every ten (10) dliIdren in attendance. *Certificate of insurance is required for all pool rentals. These rates are specified under facility rental rates. Want to have your party without the hassle? Introducing the Private Pool Party Birthday Package ..• Call (51 0) 799~229 for more information. These courses involve testing only for CPR for the Professional Rescuer (CPRFPR) Lifeguard Training and FirstAid in order to renew certification. Prerequisites: 15 years of age, pass a swim skills test, previous certification in Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguard and CPRFPR. BRING YOUR OWN MASK. Participants have only one attempt at skills and written test unless their certifications are current Location: Instructor: Fee: Community Center Main Pool Anita Roger-Fields CPRFPR Only $25 Res/$30 Non-Res Lifeguard Training $50 Res/$60 Non-Res CPR Dates for Session 1 :Bring your own mask! 20902-A 20902-C Fri Wed OS/20 07/06 6:00pm-10:00pm 7:00pm-10:00pm Lifeguard Training Challenge Dates for Session 1 : 20902-0 Sun OS/27 10:00am-2:00pm Drop-in participants will not be taken, all program participants are required to register the Friday before the start oftheclass. Summer 2005 45 �PUBLIC SWIM POOL PARTY: (Available Mon-Sun during public swim hours) Includes: Lunch One beverage per guest Balloons/ Themed Party Decorations Plates/ Napkins/Utensils Cake Goodie Bag (per youth guest) Birthday Certificate + rate per guest (dependent on package) Themes: Jungle Princess Butterfly Survivor Luau Firehouse · Tropical Popular: Spiderman Spongebob Batman Dora the Explorer ..--- Private M ain/ Play Pool Party (Available Sat/ Sun 6:30pm-9:30pm) Utilize both th e \1ain Pool and Play Pool. The maximum capacity is 250 people. For children ages 9 and under there must be at least one adult chaperone (age 18 or over) for e\·ery ten ( 10) children in attendance. Hourly Rates: Deposit: $350 Refundable Insurance: $ 150** i\ on-Refundable 1-20 Persons 50 Residem/ S60 on-Resident S,5 Residemi S90 -on-Resident 1-50 Persons 51-100 Persons $ 125 Re~ idem , 3150 );on-Resident 101-150 Persons $150 Re idem/. I 0 ::\on-Resident 15 1-250 Persons $200 Re idem/ ~2-H) ::\ on-Resident Discount to Organizations, Youth Clubs, and Schools. 10% Public Sw.jrn Pool Party Fees: '. $lOO.RehtalFee + Pool PartyPatkage fees (per guest) Private Pool PariyFees: Hourly + Pool Party Package fees (per guest) Hercules Swim Center 46 Summer 2005 2001 Refugio Valley Rd. 510-799-8229 Additional 10% Discount on Weekday Parties Fax: 510-799-8229 www.ci.hercules.ca.us �Aquatics Swim Teams " '. • . f • Hercules Piranhas Swim Team' The City of Hercules will be offering a recreational swim team during the 2005 season. This program is designed for participants ages 5 to 18 who will be eligible to participate in all sanctioned practices, dinics, invitational meets, and monthly socials. Spring Season Evening Practice: 05/02 - 06/10 When : MonfTues/Wed/Thurs Summer Season Morning Practice: 06/13 - OB/12 When: Mon - Fri Swim team meets will be on Wednesday evenings and Saturday momings Head Swim Coach: Assistant Swim Coach: Karissa Vee/Ben Ku Janis Delatorre/Calvin Ku * Parents are required to submit a refundable deposit for required volunteer obligations. See parents handbook for further detai Is. Full Season 20908-C 1 child Membe rsh ip $300 (Include s In vita tion a l/meet fees) 2 children $465 3 children $603 Family $ 7 95 (Limit o f 5) Full Season Deposit2090B-D $100 for 1 child and a $200 deposit for 3-5 children, for required volunteer obligations. See parent handbook for further details. Swimmers 15 -18 only have to pay $150 per youth with a $50 Depositforparentvolunteerrequirements at all invitationals. Parents who do not work at invitationals will not receive their $50 deposit back. (Parent participation required only at invitationals) A free 3-day trial for participants new to the Hercules Swim Team is available so that the participant can see ifhe/she are enjoying the team participation, as well as providing the opportunity for the coaching staff to evaluate the swimmer's ability. This 3-day trail begins with the first attendance. PIRANHA CAMP Dates: Days: Time: 08/15-08/19 Mon-Fri 9:00am-3:00pm Summer 2005 47 �..................................... .. t»)- ~ A (J'\~ r-. : :.. East Bay ~«,C:P ~~V «~~ ~"- c..\J~ l))I))- : : l))- I))- .. .. .. : S ilver Dolphins Swim Team : .. .. I))l))- t))} I)} 5ILV· :A~O:)~:~.:,U'SJ(. ... . e,R,:"DOLPHIN~ , ' .... ..' . . ·.,.... . ''~·.:Sw.rMMING"·OFFERS...... .," - ... '," .' . .... :: • A FUN environment for children ages 4-18 to develop swimming skills .. .. .. .. :: .. (both competitive and fitness-oriented), participate in team social events and to increase self-confidence • Coaching from ASCA (American Swimming Coaches Association) certified coaches with national level competition experience • An opportunity to achieve goals such as: college scholarships, national level swimming, and Olympic level swimming ..... .. .. .. .. ~ ! 7JIT 'lJIT •e: ~ "IJIT "~ EBSD is a 'tggr-roynd, competitive USA swim team that offers many different levels of practice groups to encompass all abilities. • Pr e-Competitive Team for kids who need more stroke development, and a coach in the water Beginner-Advance Beginner 13-Unders • Beginner-Senior Team 12-0vers . EBSD PRACTICE SCHEDULE • 4:30-5:00 OR 6:30-7:00 (PreCompetitive Team) • 4:15-5:30 OR 5:15-6:30 (BeginnerAdvance Beginner) • 5:00-6:30/7:00 (Beginner-Senior Team) I)} . . :: .. .. .. .. :: I))- ...... I)- INTERESTED IN JOINING EBSD??? .. .. .. .\\\\. Contact Head Coach : Jodi Tamosunas to set up your FREE 1 week trial Cell # (707) 704-7882 Email: swimn j@ hot mail.com ! OR "• Contact the Hercules Swim Center Aquatics Director: Angela Curtola Phone # (510) 799-8229 Email: acurtola@ci .hercules.ca.us 7JIT 7JIT :: . .\\\\. "IJIT I))- ................................................ .. 48 Summer 2005 �Aquatic Lessons .. . MORNING INDIVIDUAL LESSONS Priority Registration (Resident only) start date: April 4, 2005! Open Registration start date: April 11 ,2005! The Individual Lesson program is designed for students ages four (4) years and up. The Individual Lesson program should be utilized as a supplement to group/adult lessons when a student is experiencing difficulty with a particular skill, or if you are just looking forone-on-one instruction. The Individual Lessons are composed offour, 1/2 hour classes, Monday/Tuesday & Thursday/Friday. Preregistration is mandatory for all individual sessions. We strongly encourage early registration due to the limited number of available time offerings, and due to the extreme popularity of this program option. Location: Main Pool & Play Pool Fee: $52 res/$62 non-res Time: 12:00am-12:30 pm(5 max) Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4* Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 Session 8 Session 9 Session 10 *Prorated 27033-A 27041·A 27043-A 27051-A 27053-A 27061-A 27063-A 27071-A 27081-A 27091-A 06/13-06/17 06/20-06/24 06/27-07/01 07/05-07/08 07/11-07/15 07/18-07/22 07/25-07129 08/01-08/05 08/08-08/12 08/12-08/19 12:00pm-12:30pm 12:00pm-12:30pm 12:00pm-12:30pm 12:00pm-12:30pm 12:00pm-12:30pm 12:00pm-12:30pm 12:00pm-12:30pm 12:00pm-12:30pm 12:00pm-12:30pm 12:00pm-12:30pm ADULT LESSONS Registration start date: May 2, 2oo5!TheAduttLesson program is designed forstudentsagesthirteen(13)andup,whowouldlikesomeadditionalswimming instruction without the husije and busije of small children. The Adult Lessons are designed to have a maximum enrollment of six (6) students per class in order to provide increased instruction time by each instructor. This lesson program is ideal for adutts of all ages who never leamed to swim orwho may have a limited aquatic background. TheAdutt sessions will be oomposed of eight, 1/2 hour classes, and will be held over a two week period; Mondayl Tuesday &Thursday/Friday (4-days per week). Pre-registration is mandatory forall adutt classes and we encourage early registration due to the popularity of the adult lesson program. The registration deadline for adutt lessons is the Friday preceding each session, at 5:00pm. Late sign-ups are subject to a late feeof$5. Location: Main Pool Fee: $55 res/$60 non-res Levels &Times: All Levels 6:00pm-6:30pm Session 1: 06113-0024 28011-A Session 2: 06127-07/08 (prorate) 28021-A Session 3: 07/11-07122 28031-A Session 4: 07125-08105 28041-A Session 5: 08f08..08I19 28051-A! EVENING INDIVIDUAL LESSONS Priority Regist ration (Resident only) start date: April 4, 2005! Open Regist ration start date: April 11 , 2005! The Individual Lesson program is designed for students ages four (4) years and up. The Individual Lesson program should be utilized as a supplement to group/adult lessons when a student is experiencing difficulty with a particular skill, or if you are just looking for one-on-one instruction. The Individual Lessons are composed of four, 1/2 hour classes, Monday/ Tuesday & Thursday/Friday. Pre-registration is mandatory for all individual sessions. We strongly encourage early registration due to the limited number of available time offerings, and due to the extreme popularity of th is program option. The Individual Lesson times do fill to capacity within the first few months of registration. Location: Fee: Times: Evening Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4* Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 Session 8 Session 9 Session 10 *Prorated Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 Session 8 Session 9 Session 10 *Prorated Main Pool & Play Pool $52 Res/$62 Non-Res 6:00pm-6:30pm (max ct. 5) & 7:30pm-8:00pm (max ct. 3) 27033-B 27041-B 27043-B 27051-B 27053-B 27061-B 27063-B 27071-B 27081-B 27091-B 06/13-06/17 06/20-06/24 06/27-07/01 07/05-07/08 07/11-07/15 07/18-07/22 07/25-07/29 08/01-08/05 08/08-08/12 08/12-08/19 6:00pm-6:30pm 6:00pm-6:30pm 6:00pm-6:30pm 6:00pm-6:30pm 6:00pm-6:30pm 6:00pm-6:30pm 6:00pm-6:30pm 6:00pm-6:30pm 6:00pm-6:30pm 6:00pm-6:30pm 27033-C 27041-C 27043-C 27051-C 27053-C 27061-C 27063-C 27071-C 27081-C 27091-C 06/13-06/17 06/20-06/24 06/27-07/01 07/05-07/08 07/11-07/15 07/18-07/22 07/25-07/29 08/01-08/05 08/08-08/12 08/12-08/19 7:30pm-8:00pm 7:30pm-8:00pm 7:30pm-8:00pm* 7:30pm-8:00pm 7:30pm-8:00pm 7:30pm-8:00pm 7:30pm-8:00pm 7:30pm-8:00pm 7:30pm-8:00pm 7:30pm-8:00pm *AWAITLIST IS AVAILABLE FOR EACH CLASS, PLEASE ASK WHEN REGISTERING, IF CLASSES ARE FULL. Summer 2005 49 �Aquatics Lessons '. . o ,. •• D'.' SWIM INSTRUCTION LEVELS FOR ALL AGES Are you or your family members fearful of the water? Can't coordinate breathing with arm strokes? Or are you wanting to brush up on skills and learn new techniques? The Hercules Aquatics Staff are caring and experienced water safety instructors who will teach basic to advanced level swimming skills to all members of your family. The Hercules Learn to Swim program is based on the American Red Cross certification standards for progressive swim instruction. Each level of swim instruction builds on the skills learned in the previous level. Below are the various levels offered and the skills associated with each level. Levell Water Exploration (Baby Pool) No Prerequisite needed Level one is designed for those who have little to no experience in the water. The objective is to assist students in becoming comfortable and safer in the water. Students will learn to blow bubbles, submerge their face, float on front and back with support, kick on front and back with support, learn basic water safety skills , and be introduced to alternating arm action. Levelll Primary Skills (Baby Pool) Pre-Requisite: Levell or Demonstrated Competency Students will learn to float unsupported, to kick and coordinate arm movements on front and back unsupported, to turn over from front to back and back to front, to retrieve underwater objects at shallow depths, rhythmic breathing, and water safety skills . Levellll Stroke Readiness (Main Pool- Shallow Side) Pre-Requisite: Level II or Demonstrated Competency Students will learn to coordinate the front and back crawl, be introduced to treading water and elementary backstroke, learn to dive from the side of the pool, learn safe diving rules, learn self-rescue skills, and be introduced to rescue breathing. 50 Summer 2005 LevellV Stroke Development (Main Pool- Shallow Side) Pre-Requisite: Level 111 or Demonstrated Competency Students will develop coordination and endurance in the front crawl , back crawl, elementary backstroke, and treading water. Students will also be introduced to the breaststroke, sidestroke, and to turn ing at the wall. Students will learn to dive from standing and stride position on the side of the pool , in addition to more safety skills including expanded information on rescue breathing. Level V Stroke Refinement (Main Pool- Deep End) Pre-Requisite: Leve/IV or Demonstrated Competency Students will continue to develop endurance and refine the front crawl , back crawl elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke. Students will also be introduced to the butterfly, underwater swimming, and surface dives. Students will learn additional open swim tums, alternate kicks for tread ing water, rules for safe diving from the springboard , and recognition for spinal injury care . Level VI SkjJI Proficiency (Main Pool- Deep End) Pre-Requisite: Level V or Demonstrated Competency Students will continue to increase endurance and refine the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Students will learn approach strokes, the front flip turn speed turns, the approach and hurdle on the springboard surface dives in tuck and pike positions, and additional kicks for treading water. Additional water safety skills will also be induded. What do I do when I have completed Level VI? We strongly encourage children who pass Level VI to join one of our swim teams: 1. East Bay Silver Dolphins (Year round USS team) or; 2. Hercules Pirahnas (Summer only) �Aquatics Lessons **GROUP LESSONS NEW REGISTRA TION POLICY** Attention! New registration policy: We will be taking registrations during designated weeks ONLY. A $5 late fee will be applied to all applicants registering the Monday the session starts. Please call to find out if spots are available before coming to the swim center. Parents are encouraged to ask the instructor of the childs level status the Thursday before the last class. The following are the registration dates: Priority (Residents Only) Registration For Session 1 - 6: 05/02 - 05/06 Open Registration For Sessions 1 - 3 Only: 05/23 - 05/27 Open Reg istration For Sessions 4 - 6: 07/05-07/08 Late Registration Dates: Session 1: 05/27, 05/30* . Late Registration Dates: Session 4: 07/11* Session 2: 06/10, 06/13* Session 5: 07/22, 07/25* Session 3: 06/24, 06/27* Session 6: 08/05,08/08* *$5 late fee will be applied to all applicants registering the Monday the session starts. GROUP LESSONS The group lesson program is designed for students ages four (4) years and up. The group sessions are composed of eight classes, and will be held over a two week period; MondaylTuesday & Thursday/Friday (4 days/week). Classes for Levels I, II, III are 1/2 hour in duration and Levels IV to VII are 45 minutes in order to provide adequate instruction and practice for the advanced swim skills. Location: Main Pool & Play Pool Fee: $46 Res/$56 Non-Res All Sessions meet: MlTlTh/F for 2 weekslNo Wed Classes Summer Sessions AM & PM Classes 06/13-06/24 06/27-07/08 (Prorated) Session 7: Session 8: Session 9: Session 10: Session 11: 07/11-07/22 07/25-08/05 08/08-08/19 Levels And Times: AM Classes: Levels 1 ,2,3 Levels 4,5,6 PM Classes: MlTlTh/F for 2 weeks No Wednesday Class *A minimum of 4 students is needed to run classes Fall Sessions PM Classes Only! Evening Lessons only Levels 1,2,3 from 5:00pm-6:30pm SUMMER Session 2: Session 3: Session 4: Session 5: Session 6: FALL GROUP LESSONS: All sessions meet: Levels 1,2,3 Levels 4,5,6 08/22-09/02 09/06-09/16 (Prorated) 09/19-09/30 10/03-1 0/14 10/17-1 0/28 10:30am-11 :OOam 11 :00am-11 :30am 11 :30am-12:00pm 10:30am-11 :1 5am 11: 15am-12:00pm 5:00pm-5:30pm 5:30pm-6:00pm 6:30pm-7:00pm 7:00pm-7:45pm 8:00pm-8:45pm Summer 2005 51 �Aquatics - Fall 2005 . .. .... '. . FALL PROGRAMS 2005~ WINTER COMPETITIVE LESSONS Location: Fees: Community Center - Main Pool $200 Res/$225 Non-Res (Fqr 10 Weeks) 20913-C 09/06-1 1/11 Times depend on level. All swimmers must be approved by coach before registration. For more information, please call (510) 799-8229. WANT TO LEARN HOW TO PLAY WATER POLO? Are you interested in some day joining the high school water polo team , but want to learn the ropes before you do so? Here is your chance! We are offering a Water Polo class for beginners and intermediate players looking to gain some knowledge about the sport. For information, please call (510) 799-8229. Prerequisite: Level IV Swimming ability. Evaluation by coach required for first time swimmers! Coach: Dates: Times: Fees: Wayne Manuelpillai 09/06/05 -11/11/05 7:30pm - 8:30pm $75 Res/$85 Non-Res FALL LAP SWIM/MASTERS/ WA TER WALKING Starts September 2005! Location: Community Center - Main Pool Days: Mon-Fri 11 :30am-1 :00pm Mon-Fri 6:30pm-8:30pm or 5:30pm-7:30pm For more information, please call (510) 799-8229. 52 Summer 2005 POOL FACTS: 1. The Hercules Aq uatic staff members are certified by the American Red Cross and fu lly tra ined in the supervision of aquatic activities, lifeguard training , first aid, CPR and rescue situations. 2. Our lifeguards spend more than 40 hours getting certified and tra in 1-2 times a week during the summer to ensure they are ready for an emergency situation . 3. Our lifeguards wear white uniforms and our Sr. Lifeguards wear red uniforms, so that our patrons can distringuish between the two. If you have questions or comments about our facility please feel free to talk with our Sr. Lifeguards, so that our lifeguards can supervise the pool and keep our swimmers safe. 4. The Hercules Swim Center is open YEAR ROUND for lap swim and the East Bay Silver Dolphins Swim Team . 5. Our Main Pool holds 300,000 gallons of water. 6. The Hercules Swim Center was built in 1991 , making this our 14th year of operation . 7. The Hercules Swim Center has two swim teams. The East Bay Silver Dolphins practice year round , and the Hercules Piranhas practice during the summer time . For more information vi sit our website at www.ci.hercules .ca .us (Aquatics) 8. Our facility offers pool party packages that provide our patrons with a fun day of swimming, eating, and relaxing . For more information please call (510) 799-8229. Looking for a summer job? Summer positions available: - Lifeguards - Swim instructors/aids - concession stand worker - cashier - volunteer - swim team coach For more information, please call Angela Curtola, Aquatics Coordinator at (5 10) 799-8229 �HOW T O REGISTER GENERAL INFORMATION WALK-IN REGISTRATION 1. All registration is on a first come, first serve basis unless specified in the course description. 1.AllwalkinregistrationsareacceptedattheCommunitySwim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road . Office hours are Monday thru Thursday, 10:00 am to 6 :00 pm, and Friday, 1 0:00am to 5 :00 pm . 2. Pre-registration for all programs is recommended. We encourage participants to register at least one week in advance of the course starting date, if not sooner. 2. Pre-registration is recommended for all programs at least one week prior to the starting date of the course. 3. Please make checks and/or money orders payable to the CITY OF HERCULES. MAIL-IN REGISTRATION 4. All registration fees must be accompanied by a completed registration form. A waiver of liability is also required for certain activities as specified in the course description. 1. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure. Copiesofthe registration form may be made ifmore forms are necessary. 5. A $5.00 late registration fee will be added to all registration received the day the course begins. Except for programs/ classes with specific registration dates. The late registration fee will not be added to some extended course sessions until after the second class meeting as specified in the course description. 2. Please endose your payment information. Payments may be made by VISA, Mastercard, Check, or Money Order. Please do not mail or drop off cash payments. 3 . You may m a il your registration form and payment to the HerculesCommunity/SwimCenter,2001 RefugioValleyRoad, Hercules, CA. 94547. 6. Some courses may be canceled or combined due to lack of registration. 4. A course receipt will be mailed to you confirming your registration into the class. If you have not received verification of your reg istration by the first class meeting, please call the Hercules Recreation and Community Services at 510 7998291 . 7. Proof of residency will be asked upon registration. Driver's license, utility bill or other form of identification is acceptable. RESIDENTS ARE THOSE WHO RESIDE WITHIN THE CITY UMITSOF HERCULES. 5. If your registration check is retumed to you, the class is full and you will automatically be placed on a waiting list. 8. Registration and payment for one session does not guarantee enrollment in subsequent sessions, unless payment is received in full for all applicable sessions. PHONE IN REGISTRATION 9. Parents/Guardians must register their children if under the age of 18. 1. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brcx:hure for each participant and program you are interested in . Make sure you have your VISA or Mastercard information available when you call. This information will include the name of the card holder, the account number, and the expiration date. 10. If there are changes in the course schedule or if the course is full, you will be notified by our staff prior to the class starting date. 11. A mail drop is provided near the main entrance to the office if registration is received after regular business hours. Pu:ASE DO NOT DROP OFF CASH PAYMENTS. 2. Phone in registration will be accepted during regular business hours and/or by leaving a voicemail message on our reg istration line (799-8291) if you are registering by phone after hours, please include all the necessary information on the registration form and payment form, including a contact number so our staff may contact you for further information in order to process your registration. 12. There will be a $5.00 charge for replacement of all passes (fitness center, open gym, public swim, lap swimming, etc.) REGISTRATION BY FAX REFUNDITRANSFER POLICY 1. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure and fax to (510) 799-8288. VISA and Mastercard payments will only be accepted for fax registration. 1. Refunds and/or transfers will be granted on or before the first class meeting. No refunds or transfers will be granted afte r the first class meeting. There is a $10.00 service charge on all refunds/transfers initiated by the participant. ON-LINE REGISTRATION 1. Please visit our website at www.ci.hercules .ca .us to register for all recreation and aquatic classes via the intemet. Does not guarantee registration when submitting day of registration. Staff will send email confirmation . I 2. If the course is canceled by the Hercules Recreation and Community Services, the participant will have the option of transferring to a similar program, or will be granted a full refund. 3. Refunds may be given after a course has begun due to a particular medical condition if a doctor's note is provided. These refunds are at the discretion of the Recreation Supervisor. Summer 2005 53 �City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form Parent/Guardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Oaytime Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Zip Code: _____ Evening Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ City: Participant's Name 1. 2. 3. 4. Birth Date (if under 18yr) \ \ \ ,, ,, , Credit Card Type: _ _ _Mastercard ___VISA Course Number and Title Dates Times Card No. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Exp. Oate__, __' __ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Oate: _ _ _ _ _ _ __ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercu les, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend , and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature: Oate: _ _ _ _ _ _ __ (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form Parent/Guardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age ): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Oaytime Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Zip Code :_ _ _ _ Evening Phone:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ City: Participant's Name 1. 2. 3. 4. Birth Date (if under 18yr) ,, ,, ,, , Course Number and Title Dates Times , Credit Card Type: _ _ _ ,Mastercard___VISA Card No. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Exp. Oate__' __, __ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Oate:_ _-'-_ _ _ __ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature: Oate: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) 54 Summer 2005 Herculean �,/ The Cit:y of' Hercules present:s The i!7~h Annual I:ul~ural Fe!i~ival This year's Cultural Festival is scheduled for Saturday, June 4, 2005 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. And Sunday, June 5, 2005 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. At Refugio Valley Park The Cultural Festival Celebrates the Rich Ethnic Diversity within our Community. Our Theme this year is "Dynamic and Diverse", highlighting our Multi-Cultural Event. tULLTO SPECIAL THANKS TO MANY OF OUR SPONSORS: ~ .1 Washington Mutual WM!l( RF/Mti(' OME LOANS ___-'s Int'l Trading CO, Conoc6Phillips RICHMOND SANITARY SERVICES BIIISF· RA IL WAY CRESCO RENTAL EQUIPMENT/ROUND TABLE PIZZA HERCULES & PINOLE/ SUGAR CITY BUILDING MATERIALS CO./DEKRA-LITE/DRAGON TERRACE/LEGACY HOMES/ DRS. MORA FAMILY DENTISTRY/ MORGAN STANLEY DW INC./FAMILY HAIR CUTTERY Summer 2005 Herculean 55 �THE HERCULEAN Advertising Contract Please complete and return pages 1 and 2 of the advertising contract. 1. DESIGN: o o CAMERA-READY (black and white advertisement and picture) SUBMIT ADVERTISMENT on a 3 1/2 floppy disk or CD. 2. ARTICLE SUBMITIAL DUE DATES FOR 2005. Select the number of publications o o o o Spring Friday, January 16, 2005 (March publication) Summer Friday, April 16. 2005 (June publication) Fall Friday, July 16,2005 (September publication) Winter Friday, October 8, 2005 (December publication) 3. ADVERTISEMENT SIZES: ADVERTISEMENT COST PER PUBLICATION Please select one of the following advertisement sizes: 0 *Inside-Eighth Page (BIW) (3 1/2" W x 1 1/1" H) S100.00 1/2" Wx 2 I _·· H) $ 175.00 0 Inside-Quarter Page (B/w) (3 0 Inside-Half Page (B/W) (7" W x 4 H) $200.00 0 Inside-Full Page (B/W) (7" W x 8 314" H) $275.00 0 Inside Back Page-Full Page (BIW) (7" W x 8 314" H) $300.00 o o Outside Back Cover-Half Page (in color) (7" W x 2 112" 112" H) $350.00 Additional $20.00 for photo with ad * Hercules Community Non-Profit organizations recognized by the Hercules Community Services Commission will receive one FREE ad per calendar year. * The return of the ad only upon request. 4. METHOD OF PAYMENTS: o o Check or money order (please make payable to the City of Hercules) Master Card or Visa (credit card payments must be made in person at City Hall ). 56 Summer 2005 Herculean �THE HERCULEAN Advertising Contract I please print NAMEIBUSINESS/ORGANIZA TION ADDRESS STREET STATE/ZIP CODE PHONE NUMBER FAX NUMBER CONTACT PERSON PHONE RETURN ORGINlAL AD DYES D NO SIGNATURE DATE ******************************** ** : ** : : * ** SAVE 10% : Purchase all four consecutive editions and receive 100/0 discount. : : ** * * * ******************************** Summer 2005 Herculean 57 �City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form Parent/Guardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Daytime Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Zip Code:_____ Evening Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ City: Participant's Name 1. 2. 3. 4. Birth Date (if under 18yr) \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ Credit Card Type:_ _ _ Mastercard__._ VISA Course Number and Title Dates Times Card No. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Exp. Date__\ __\__ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Date:_ _ _ _ _ _ __ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend , and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature: Date: _ _ _ _ _ _ __ (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form Parent/Guardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age):_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Daytime Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Address :_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ City: Zip Code:_____ Evening Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Participant's Name 1. 2. 3. 4. Birth Date (if under 18yr) \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ Credit Card Type:_ _ _ Mastercard___ VISA Course Number and Title Dates Times Card No. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Exp. Date__\_ _\__ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Date:_ _ _ _ _ _ __ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend , and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature: Date:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) 58 Summer 2005 Herculean �2005 4th OF JULY CELEBRATION IN HERCULES "Let Freedom Sing" Fill in sections I & 2 below and, if appropriate, reverse side of form 1 P ar fIClpan ' In ormaf Ion [type or print legibly]: For Food Booths Only JJ I~ Name of Organization/Business N arne of Contact Person Street Address of Contact Non-Profit Profit (no P .O. Box) City, State, Zip Code Telephone Number Contact E-mail Address Non-Profit State ID (For Food Booths Only) # ----------> Non-Profit Federal ID # (For Food Booths Only) ----------> 2 ParfIClpa ' f IOn ca t e~ ones Category Food booth * Application deadline is June 10, 2005 Game or merchandise booth (no food can be sold or given away at this booth) Information booth ** (no food or merchandise can be sold or given away at this booth) Parade Participant *** (Also fill out vehicle registration/insurance on other side of application) [complete description section for.each category that applies]: Description List food to be sold: Describe: $25.00 for booth space $10.00 for use of electricity Describe: $15.00 for booth space No electricity will be provided No charge Participant description (for announcer) : o Parade Participant Business entity *** (Also fill out vehicle registration/insurance on other side of application) •• *** Cost to Participate $25.00 for booth space $10.00 for use of electricity o 0 in a walking group, riding in vehicle, or other Approximate number of participants_ _ Note: All parade participants will be judged . Parade rules apply. Describe: $25.00 per vehicle Note: All parade participants will be judged. Parade rules apply. There can be NO duplicate food items. Acceptance of each application is on a first-come first-served basis. All food booth participants will be required to comply with and submit the appropriate State Board of Equalization and Contra Costa County Health Department forms before this application can be approved. NO EXCEPTIONS. Application deadline is June 10,2005. The guidelines for this category of booth are listed on the reverse side of this application. Copies of the handout material that will be used in the booth must be submitted with the completed application form. Fill out the required information on the reverse side of this application. Submit completed food booth application fonn and payment by June 10, 2005 and all other appl ications by June 15, 2005 to the address below. Confirmation and other communications will be sent to the contact e-mail address you have provided above. Hercules 4'h of July Committee P.O. Box 5283 Hercules, CA 94547-5283 Application Received: _ __ _ Fee: Amount: $_ __ _ __ _ _ _ __ Rec'd: _ __ __ __ _ Ph.IFAX: 510-799-7536 Summer 2005 Herculean 59 �Parade Participant Details & Information Booth Guidelines Vehicles: Business entity (with advertising on vehicle): Those businesses wishing to enter an automobile, motorized vehicle or group of people/animals in the parade are responsible for their own advertisement medium and promotional give-aways (i .e. banners, flyers, keychains, or magnets). There is a $25 .00 entry fee per entry to advertise in the parade. All required information on the other side of this form must be filled in and the application received no later than June 15,2005 . All information in the section below about insurance must be filled in. Non-Business Entity: All required information on the other side of this form must be filled in and the application received no later than June 15, 2005. All information in the section below about insurance must be filled in. t e para de N ote: Proo f 0 f'msurance must b e prOVI'ded on th e d ay 0 fh Year/make/model of automobile/motorized vehicle: Vehicle registered owner: Insurance carrier company name: Policy number: Expiration date: Children: . d (for groups of children, suggested format available upon request) . fIormatIOn be Iow IS reqUire If app.lcant r IS un d er 18 , th e m Name of applicant: Name of Parent/Guardian: Relationship to applicant: Address: Telephone (day): Telephone (evening): Signature of Parent/Guardian giving permission For applicant to participate: Guidelines for Information booth: Those persons intending to have an informational booth must represent local organizations. The activity conducted inside the booth space must be limited to handing out promotional material. Food or refreshments cannot be dispensed. Any disruptive activity will result in immediate expulsion. 60 Summer 2005 Herculean �In iOercufes THEME: L5TFR55DOM R rN C( t1)itfj <5ratituSe 'to <1:)ur tontri6utors (Partial List) Creekside Family Dentistry Hercules Chiropractic Joanne's Specialty Pies Kel-Aire Heating & Air Conditioning Mechanics Bank Pillow Pre-School Richmond Sanitary Service Taylor Woodrow Homes Tucker Associates-Willow Center William Lyon Homes PARADE 10:30 AM Refugio Valley Park Redwood Road to Sycamore Avenue to IN THE PARK Immediately following parade: games, food and beverages, soap box and booths FIREWORKS At dusk over the Hercules/Pinole waterfront Event co-sponsored by the City of Hercu les and the H ercu les Chamber of Commerce Fireworks Co-Sponsored by the City of Hercules and the City of Pinole For information. please call 510-799-7536 or visit www.herculeschamber.com Summer 2005 Herculean 61 �GRACE ABARIENTOS BROKER-O~R-N~ARY 18 YEARS EXPERIENCE - AREA SPECIALIST CONSISTENT TOP PRODUCER AWARDEE (510) 799-1670 SAVE MORE ON MY 3% LISTING FEE ANNOUNCEMENT TO BETTER SERVICE OUR CUENTS. WE ARE PI..EASEO TO INFORM YOU niAT WE HAVE RELOCATED OUR OFFICE WITH THE FOlLOWING INFORMAnON: REAllY PROVIDERS 1500 SYCAMORE AVENUE, SUITE B9A HERCULES. CA 94547 TEL # (510) 245 .. 3800 FAX # (510) 799 - 1372 EMAIL: grabari@aot.com . CELL: (510) 507 .. 9555 UST .. BUY • GET A I.OAN OR REFINANCE TBROtJGB ME a "RECEIVE" SERVJCES OFFOEUD: * nuz APPRAISAl (REBATE) * FIID PROPERTY EVALUATION • FIlEE MORTGAGE PREQUAUFlCAl10N * I'IIEE INTERNET MARKE11NG EXPOSURE * Jl'IID HOME STAGING SERVICE • FULL SERVICE REAL ESTATE • RESIDENT1AL . COMMERCtAL • lNVESMENTS • LAND MORTGAGES • REFINANCING • NOTARY * MULTlPlE LISTING SERVICE • F.RD 1 YEAR HOME WARRANTY • JlJlEE SIGN POST &FLYER BOX * Thank you for your continued TRUST, LOYALTY. REFERRALS for the past SUCCES8FlL YEARS and I . . conttnue SERVWG YOU BETTER. 62 Summer 2005 Herculean co. �Citadel Real Estate Join the many happy Hercules homeowners who maximized their home equity listing and selling their homes with me using my commission program. This is how my commission schedule works when you list with me: If I procure a buyer for your property, you pay a FLAT fee of only $10,000 *Example: Sales Price of Home $350,000 $450,000 $550,000 $650,000 $750,000 $850,000 % Conversion (est.) 2.86% 2.22% 1.82% 1.54% 1.33% 1.18% SAVINGS if charge at 6% (est.) $11 ,000 $17,000 $23 ,000 $29,000 $35 ,000 $41 ,000 If another agent sells your home, you pay only $5,000 plus 3% of the purchase price. *Example: Sales Price of Home $350,000 $450,000 $550,000 $650,000 $750,000 $850,000 % Conversion (est.) 4.43 % 4.11 % 3.91 % 3.77% 3.67% 3.59% SAVINGS if charged at 6% (est.) $5,500 $8,500 $11 ,500 $14,500 $17,500 $20,500 My commission schedule and marketing program have produced proven results. CALL NOW. *Figures are for comparison purposes only. ·Commission program varies by agent and propelty location. (510) 758-4888 (510) 799-1161 �LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR, STATE FARM IS THERE." WE LIVE WHERE YOU LIVE ."' For your insurance and financial needs, see this State Farm Agent: Geoffrey Lavitoria . Lic.# OC08703 844 Willow Avenue Suite A-3 Hercules, CA 510-799-7960 STA TE FARM LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR A STATE FARM IS THERE:" I NS U RAN C ~ P026042 statefann .com$ State Farm ® • Home Offices: Bloomington, Illinois The Herculean City of Hercules 111 Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 (14102 PRSRTSTD u.s. POSTAGE PAID Rodeo, CA Permit No. 23 POSTAL PATRON � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/16a9da24e7f66681174fce98e481a489.pdf 50b8dd15ce7b3842b7327a841c22dfd6 PDF Text Text The 28th AJtnnual C:urtural festival . JUne 3 - 'If, 2006 ~~ �Acu puncture Chinese Herbal Medicine I , Natural Alternatives for Optimum Health Many group insurance plans in California have acupuncture benefits for Pain Syndrome. Some of the most popular plans include: · Aetna · American Specialty Health Networks · Blue Cross of California · Blue Shield of California · BC Life & Health Insurance · Cigna · Oefinity Health · Heath Net · PacifiCare · United Health Care We also accept automobile insurance medical coverage (Med Pay) and Workers Compensation insurance. If you are considering acupuncture treatment and want to find out if your particular plan has acupuncture coverage, call your carrier to see if the benefit is included in your policy, or let us check for you. APPOi~!~~~: (510) 741.7300 HERCULES ACUPUNCTURE PROFESSIO N AL CORPORA T ION 500 Alfred Nobel Drive Suite 220 Hercules, CA 94547 www.HerculesAcupuncture.com How Acupuncture Benefits Fertility Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs,together called Traditional Chinese Medicine, have been used for centuries to successfully address the sensitive complexities of infertility. Whether you are trying to conceive on your own or with the assistance of modern technology, Traditional Chinese Medicine can help, Medical studies have indicated that acupuncture and certain Chinse herbs can increase blood flow to the uterus and stimulate ovu lation in women and can help increase sperm motility in men. They also can help to: , , , , , Regulate the menstrual cycle & hormone levels Increase uterine lining Improve the function of the ovaries Balance endometriosis Enhance response to IVF and Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) procedures , Relax the patient and alleviating stress . Reduce chances of Miscarriages , Improve chances by optimizing the body conditions �City Directory City Manager City Hall-General Information City Hall Fax Community/Swim Center Parks & Recreation Department Hercules Municipal Utility Hercules Senior Center Finance Dept/Business License Business/Community Development Public Works & Engineering Inspection Request Line City Clerk Personnel - Job Hotline Police Department Rodeo-Hercules Fire District EMERGENCY ONLY 799-8206 799-8200 799-2521 799-8291 799-8291 799-8285 799-8219 245-8509 245-6529 799-8241 799-8240 799-8215 799-8204 799-8260 799-4561 911 City Council 799-8206 Council meets the second & fourth Tuesday of each month. Trevor Evans-Young, Mayor Ed Balico, Vice Mayor Frank Batara Charleen Raines Joanne Ward Planning Commission 245-6529 For more information regarding meetings, please see our bulletin board at the entrance of the City Hall or call 799-8215. Visit our website at WWW.CI.HERCULES.CA.US CITY HALL HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS Commission meets the first and third Monday of each month. Richard Mitchell Joe Eddy McDonald Myrna L. deVera Dale Arriola Tim Stauffer Community Services Commission 799-8230 Commission meets the second Monday of each month. Kenneth Jett Robert Krall Marylyn Judan Lisa Stauffer Cletia Hart Jojo Soriano Susan Marie Lee Hercules Library Commission Mayor's Message City Scene Public Safety Recreation Services Facility Rentals Senior Services Youth Services TeenlYouth Prograrns Sports and Fitness Aquatics Registration Inforrnation 2 3 12 27 29 34 36 39 44 53 65 799-8230 Commission meets the third Thursday of each month. Jacquelyn Harbert Roberta Alexander Sherry Madfes Lisa Simmons Education Commission Andrew Walters Bruce MacAulay Adoria Williams 799-8206 Commission meets the second Thursday of each month. John Gotelli David Robi nett Lia Jackson John Tran Bo Falcon Chester Stevens Chief Editor: Doreen Mathews Layout & Design: Faye Flores Jenny Smith Claudette Wade �Mayor's Message Mayor Trevor Evans-Young City Project Update We have made presentations to you about the waste water facilities that need to be upgraded. Both the cities of Pinole and Hercules have received recommendations from the Joint Waste Water Board for a revised fee structure to pay for the improvements and operations. You are invited to give your views on this important matter when it comes up for public hearing. Our train station work is still on track and construction should begin early in 2008. City staff continues to seek additional funds for the ferry terminal project. All of the electric meters in the Hercules Municipal Utility (HMU) areas are now remotely read so the meter readers do not have to go to each meter to read it. Please go to the City's web site at www.ci.hercules.ca .us and click on the HMU tab for more information. Special Events: Thank goodness the rains are gone. They will bring a wonderful green summer albeit trem endous growth of weeds. Please take care to remove all weeds from the area around your home to stem the possible wildfires that could develop during the summer. It is time to reflect on what steps your Council has taken to deal with challenges and projects since my letter last spring. The Library project continues with completion expected the second (2"') week of November, 2006. We are planning several events to include a formal black tie event and a grand opening for the community. The grand opening will consist of a number of activities in the new library for both children and adults. We are still in need offunds to help cover the Library costs. Please give generously to the various Library fund raising programs whenever possible. The Sycamore Main Street project is under way. The plans are being developed and will be shared with you at the Planning Commission hearings. Construction should begin before the end of the year.' Many waterfront live work units have opened for business. Take the opportunity and visit these businesses. The new Bayfront Boulevard development is still in the planning phases and construction is expected to begin in early 2007. 2 Summer 2006 Herculean We welcomed sister city visitors from Tsushima last March . I am looking forward to visiting Tsushima along with four (4) of our middle and high school students in November. . Please don't forget the Cultural Festival the first weekend of June. Everyone is welcome. As always, we will have a fun zone for the children and many local performers to entertain you. The Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks show is also a tradition in Hercules and this year is no exception. Please plan on attending the parade on Sycamore Avenue and the fireworks show down by the bay. Here are some other interesting projects we are working on: The City Council has made an offer to Wal-Mart to acquire their parcel. An Exchange Option Agreement has been signed with BART. This will allow for the relocation of the current BART Park and Ride Facility to Willow Avenue and the development of the Park and Ride Facility into a mixed use development, which will include approximately 100,000 square feet of commercial and retail stores. , Plans for the development of Hilltown are moving forward. As soon as the draft plans are complete d, you will get an opportunity to see them and make your comments known. Article continued on next page. �City Scene Mayor Trevor Evans-Young Mayor's Message Continued • - The Hanna Ranch Soccer Field Project is near completion and should be ready for playing later this summer. The city has started developing the plans for the construction of the Youth Center near the Swim Center. We certainly need a place for our youth to visit and participate in healthy and productive activities after school. Along with the Library, plans for youth activities continue to remain a high priority. The West Contra Costa School Board has been very receptive to our discussions over concerns such as moving up the reconstruction of Ohlone School and completing the negotiations of the school site on Sycamore Avenue near the Baywood Development. VOLUNTEER! BE PART OF THE CITY'S EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM The City of Hercules is seeking local residents who are interested in volunteering to assist city staff and the community inthe event of a disaster or local emergency. Volunteers are being sought who: I promised to keep communications with you by being 1. have specialized training in the medical, dental, building and construction trades, law at City Hall on Wednesdays at 6:00' p.m. I find it is enforcement, fire fighting or any area which not possible to be there at all times due to other may be of benefit to the community during meetings and commitments. If you would like to see ' me, please call City Hall at 799-8200 and leave your the emergency; or name and telephone number so I can call you and set up a time to meet with you. 2. are in the possession of specialized equipment that may be useful during an I again give you the City Council's commitment to emergency situation; or provide you with necessary information and to deliver essential city services to you within a reasonable budget and continue our efforts to keep a high level quality of life in this city. 3. any resident who may not have specialized training, but desires to assist in any area in which they may be assigned. Lastly, but very important, there will be an election this fall for city, county, state and national pOSitions and issues. Please register to vote if you have not done so as it is important that you vote on those things that affect you and your community. Have a wonderful summer. Volunteer applications are available at the Hercules Police Department or by calling Cheryl Rinker, Volunteer Coordinator at 799- 8260. Summ er 2006 Herculean 3 �The City of Hercules presents ... ... celebrating the rich, ethnic diversity within our community... :rA. Su1IP;t~, JU'f.{f. 4, ,t,OOf, SMUF-P;t~, JU'f.{f.?, ,t,OOf, {O AM.. 7 ~ r.M. 10 AM.. f, r.M. FREE PARKING AND SHUTTLE BUS FROMHERCULES MIDDLEJHIGH SCHOOL TO EVENT AT REFUGIO VALLEY PARK ~ aturd~eadliner: Sf\,~ At J/.V ~(mtCM rday, 5pm -7pm SPECIAL THANKS TO MANY OF OUR SPONSORS: ~ . ~, Albertsons PANDAlNT'L TRADING co. ~ 'Y ® &, . Radsfons !J11i;!"' RICHMOND SANITARY SERVICES SUndilY H~dliner. Washington Mutual HO M E LOANS CI Washington Mutual CRESCO RENTAL EQUIPMENT I DOCTORS MEDICAL CENTER I McDONALD'S 4 Summer 2006 Herculean Fu tt' ,6irae R' pvue Sunday,Jpm -4pm �An Old-Fashioned In Hercules r THEME: AMERICA THE i BEAUTIFUL I L_______.~____________________________________~ With Gratitude To Our 2005 Contributors De Silva Gates Construction Drs. Mora Family Dentistry Jack Kaus Associates Joanne's Speciillty Pies Kel-Aire Heat ing & Air Conditioning Pillow Pre-School Pro Media - Ultra Sound Richmond Sanitary Service Synergistic Telecommunications Willow Avenue Retail Center - Hercules PARADE: IN THE PARK: FIREWORKS: 10:30 AM - Redwood Road to Sycamore Avenue to Refugio Va lley Park Immediately following parade: games, food and beverages, and booths At dusk over the Hercules/Pinole waterfront Event co-sponsored by the City of Hercules and the Hercules Chamber of Commerce Fireworks Co-Sponsored by the City of Hercules and the City of Pinole For information, please ca ll 510-799-7536 or vis it www.herculeschamber.com Summer 2006 Herculean 5 �CITY OF HERCULES EMERGENCY OPERATIONS DIVISION Emergency Operations Director :Mike Sakamoto 111 Civic Drive, Hercules, CA 94547 510-799-8200 Dear Hercules Residents, The City of Hercules Division of Emergency Operations needs to keep current information to better serve the community in the event of any major emergency, such as an earthquake or severe winter storm that might strike our city or county. Emergencies and disasters can strike quickly and without warning and may force evacuation of your neighborhood or confine you to your home. What would you do if basic services - water, gas, electricity or telephones - were cut off? As first responders, there are limited emergency resources available to respond to everyone's needs. There may be a delay preventing emergency personnel from reaching everyone right away. Therefore, you must be prepared for at least 72 hours. You are in the best position to plan for your own safety, as you are best able to know your functional abilities and possible needs during and after an emergency or disaster situation. You can cope with disaster by preparing in advance with your family and care attendants. For more information please visit: www.redcross.org. We ask that you take a few minutes to complete the survey form that has been provided, ifit applies to you or to a member of your household. Your City's Division of Emergency Operation is charged with the responsibility for developing plans to protect residents in the event of an emergency. The information gathered by tbis survey will, of course, remain confidential and will only be used by the city's emergency services personnel should an actual need arise. The information provided by the survey will be used to identify special transportation needs, or if special measures must be taken to inform the residents who might have certain disabilities. This information is essential if we are to develop and implement emergency plans to protect our residents. 6 Summer 2006 Herculean �CITY OF HERCULES EMERGENCY OPERATIONS DIVISION Step#l: Carefully review the items below. Select the box for those items which apply to you or someone living in your home. Please select all boxes that apply to any person who lives in your home. Any in/ormatioll disclosed will remain confidential. Hearing Impaired o DEAF o Has TTYrrTD available Need an ambulance or medical care to leave home in an emergency. Describe: _-..,._ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ to leave home in an emergency. Phone#_ _ __ _ ___ Sight Impaired o Impaired Mobility C o o o o o Need special vehicle to leave home in an emergency Bedridden (Cannot ride in automobile or bus). Describe:_ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ __ __ _ _ _ __ _ Wheelchair bound Electric Manual Needs physical assistance • Owns personal mobility device (electric scooter) English is not primary language spoken in home o No one nearby to translate Ust aUlanguages_ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ __ o Need a Ride (transportation is not available or cannot ride with a friend or neighbor during an emergency) Describe: _ _ _ _~-~-----------How many persons need a ride: _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ __ o Otber Help Needed: Step#2: fyo u DID NOT check any of the above items stop now and keep this form for future use. If you DID check one or more items, lease com lete the followin : Names: _ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ __ _ _ __ _ _ __ __ _ Address: _ _ __ __ _ _--:-"--,_.,..,,City: State: _ _ _,Zip: Telephone: Additional Telephone number: - - -- - - - Contact Person: Telephone No. - - -- - -- -- - Please Mail: City of Hercules Emergency Operation Division Attention: Sergeant William Goswick III Civic Dr. Hercules, California 94547 Summer 2006 Hercu lean 7 �• City Scene Hercules Public Library Children's Library The children of Hercules will get a wonderful gift at the end of this year, one not delivered by a plump old man in a red suit. The children's area of the new Hercules Library will be a wondrous space, a place to learn and to dream. It won't be an afterthought, but 3,000 square feet specifically designed for the children 's collection and programming needs. Through a " looking-glass" passageway off the ch ildren's area you' ll enter the Story Cone, a place furni shed with brightly colored bean bag chairs, cheerful carpeting, and a low window into the Children's Garden. The Story Cone includes a DVD projector and screen, soft walls, and a circular skylight thirty feet above you. What could be more entertaining than a magical private area for story-time and other special programs? The other exceptional feature will be the Children's Garden, wlllch wiJl be visible from the children's area, and, for safety reasons, accessible only tIuough it. This private, fenced garden includes seating, climbing vi nes and shade. Viewed from wide windows in the children's library, this playful space wiJl enhance storytelling and otber library programs. Most importantly, it provides a beautiful venue where parents can introduce their children to books. As part of the Children 's Garden, colorfu l tiles and eugraved bricks will decorate the space. These joint venture projects organized by the Hercules Lions Club and the West Contra Costa Leo Club will allow interested residents to have a piece of themselves become a permanent part of the library. The 8-inch by 8-inch tiles, many of them designed by youthful artists, will adorn the exterior library wall along the side of the garden. Donors of any age are welcome to free their inner artist and participate in this project. Meanwhile, the bricks will be engraved with messages and names; each contributor will be able to inscribe up to three lines. They wi ll be incorporated into the garden and serve either as paths or as part of an amphitheater area. The number of tiles and bricks is limited, and available on a 8 Summer 2006 Herculean first-come, first-served basis. Installation is set for fall, before the library's grand opening in November. For the latest details on library construction, or to participate in the garden project, check out the details at herculeslibrary.org; fliers and order forms will be available at the library booth at the Cultural Festival. Each tile costs $50, which includes the paints needed and the finishing process. The bricks are $ 100 each. Patrons can reach the children's area by a hallway on the left of the main lobby, separated from the adult area and furnishe d w ith child-size furniture (even in its own bathrooms). Among the features in the children 's room are some that you might expect in a modern library: 10 computers with age-appropriate filters and child-sized workstations. The shelves will be filled with interesting stuff. The opening day collection of approximately 8,500 books wi ll include easy readers, paperbacks, picture books, reference books, fiction, non-fiction and international language material. There will also be 750 audiovisual materials; look for CDs, DVDs and books on tape/CD. Interested in baving some input into what goes in tbe children's area or anywhere in the rest of the library? Take a moment when you visit the Hercules Cultural Festival, June 3 and 4, to fill out the survey form available at the library table. �City Scene WestCAT SerVices Bus Services Available In Hercules Bus service in the City of Hercules is provided by WestCAT, In September 2005, WestCAT implemented two new operating local fixed routes, Express and transbay routes, routes, the Lynx and the Co. The Lynx is a commuter and Para transit within its service area. Local fixed routes, service from the Hercules/Rodeo area to the Transbay 10, 12, 13, 14, and 19 serve the Hercules residential areas, Terminal in San Francisco. It operates on weekdays during connecting passengers to Express buses at the Transit the commute hours. Center in Hercules. Express buses are timed to connect to BART trains at the El Cerrito del Norte Station. The C] is a shuttle service that operates hourly between WestCAT's Express Route IX is a convenient service the Hercules Transit Center and Contra Costa College accessing the Diamond Lanes on 1-80, providing a 15- during weekdays. minute ride to El Cerrito del Norte BART Station. WestCAT's Express Routes JL and IR provide stops at Paratransit service is also operated by WestCAT and is Hilltop Mall and at the Richmond Parkway Transit Center available to seniors and people with disabilities throughout (RPTC) respectively. At the RPTC, there are opportunities the WestCAT service area, which includes the City of to connect with both local and transbay AC Transit buses Hercules. and with Greyhound, providing greater regional accessibility for the residents of Hercules. In addition, Route 19 offers For more information on any of these services, including convenient access from the Hercules Transit Center to timetables, please visit our website at www.westcat.org the commercial areas of Pinole and to medical services at or call WestCAT at 724- 7993. Doctors Hospital in the Pinole Campus area. Hercules residents also enjoy the benefits ofthe Martinez Link, a WestCAT weekday service connecting West Contra Costa with the County Seat in Martinez. S MIL E DEN TAL Leigh E. Johnson Law Offices "Leave Everything In Good Hands. " Leigh E. Johnson Attorney at Law Family Law, Estate Planning, Legal Counseling D. Masangkay, DMD Nobel Drive, Suite t 45 CA94547 1/('0'"0' of San Pablo Ave & John Muir IMAnciA EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE GUARANTEED! 3150 Hilltop Mall Road, Suite 47 Richmond, CA 94806 (510)970-7698 wwwJaw4leigh.com Sununer 2006 Herculean 9 �City Scene BAAQMD's Transportation Fundfor Clean Air Commuter Programs Available If you are currently a college student, 511 Contra Costa has something for you! College students who drive alone to any of the nearby colleges or technical schools (CCC, DVC, CSU East Bay, Heald, JFK, UC Berkeley, SFSU, etc.) can participate in the College Commute Program and receive a $40 gas card or a week's worth of transit Hercules residents frustrated with traffic congestion on passes per semester/quarter. their commute to and from work can try something different-carpooling or taking public transit. 511 Contra Restrictions apply on the programs offered. Please visit 511 Contra Costa website at Costa, a countywide program that promotes commute the alternatives to residents and employers, is offering $60 www.511contracosta.org for information and to worth ofincentives for commuters willing to give carpooling download applications, or call (925) 407-0352. Funds for these projects are provided by the BAAQMD's or public transit a try instead of driving alone to work. Transportation Fundfor Clean Air in cooperation with 511 Contra Costa is adding a new element to its popular CCTA . Carpool Incentive Program. Carpool participants will each receive a $60 gas cardAND be entered in a drawing to WIN free gas for a year! (New members to an existing carpool also qualifY.) Besides feeling good about reducing traffic congestion and air pollution, carpoolers can also take advantage of the carpoo11anes and free tolls on bridges around the Bay Area. The time saved could be spent with family and friends. Please call (925) 407-03 55 PSYCHOLOGIST for further details and an application. CONTRA COSTA Beverly Scherf, Ph.D. 511 Contra Costa also has a Transit Incentive Program for commuters willing to give public transit a try. If you work near a BART station, this might be right for you. 511 Contra Costa is offering a $60 BART ticket and/or a bus pass to commuters who would like to try transit instead of driving alone to work. WestCAT Routes J, JX and JPX provide express bus services originating from the Hercules Transit Center to El Cerrito del Norte BART. If you live near a WestCAT bus line, give BART and/or bus a try. 1 0 Summer 2006 Herculean (510) 799-7495 Problem-solving approach for stress management, communication issues, anxiety, depression and trauma. Various insurance plans accepted. 1500 Sycamore Ave., Suite B9-B Lic: PSY 16604 �Hercules Libra·. . yo",r Children's files on t he library III Hand-painted tiles will be set in a wall of the Children's Garden of our Library. To see how Y0.\lr children can participate and help make this library their own, please visit the Leo's booth at the Culturol Festival or call 799-9368. The cost for each tile will be $50. Space for tiles is limited. LI BRAR Y .SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIE S • $ ce n to' 2 AREA OF THE '-$' THE 0 0 .6..JJ1WlliG AND AREA NAMES SPONSOR $50.000-$ 1 .5M BUILDING-AND YOUR NAME WILL APPEAR ON A DEDICATED PLAQUE IN THAT AREAS AS AN BUILDINO--QR ENTIRE 20.50o-SQUARE-FOOT WELL AS ON AN ILLUMINATED COLUMN NEAR THE ENTRANCE. S~ARDEN ETcI:lI~G..s + + + $25,000 $10,000+ . $5.000 $1,000 BQQIS SttELVES YOU,R NAME WILL BE ETCHED ONTO THE GLASS WALLS OF THE SKY GARDEN-AN INTERIOR COURn'ARD AND FOCAL FEATURE OF THE NEW L IBRARY. NAME PLACEMENT AND SIZE WILL VARY BY CONTRIBUTION LEVEL. SPONSOR AN ENTIRE SHELF OF BOOKS AND MATERIALS IN ANY OF' OVER 60 CATEGORIES. $ I ,OOO-FULL EACH BOOK WILL INCLUDE A BOOKPLATE WITH YOUR NAME STAMPED ON IT. HALF-SHELF $50o---HALF SPONSORSHIPS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE. C.tIlkl;1!'U;;!L$.•QNiI;>~1'\ CHILDREN CAN DECORATE CERAMIC TlLES AND FAMILIES CAN INSCRIBE THEIR NAMES/ $50 PER TILE MESSAGES ON BRICKS THAT WILL BE PERMANENTLY PLACED IN THE CHILDREN'S GARDEN, $ lOOPER BRICK A PLAYFUL SPACE WITH COLORFUL PLANTlNGS, SHADE TREES, AND CHILD-FRIENDLY SEATING. a G For more information about the Hercules Libra. ry, visit the Cultura.l Festiva.l on Ju ne 3 & 4, call City Hall (510) 799-8231, or visit www.herculeslibrary.com Summer 2006 Herculean 11 �Public Safety Hercules Police "lRCULES POLICE e Hercules Welcomes New Police Commander SIXTH ANNUAL HERCULES POLICE DEPARTMENT CITIZEN ACADEMY The Sixth Annual Hercules Police Department Citizen Academy will begin Wednesday, June 14thand run through Wednesday, September 13th . The thirteen week academy is designed to offer Hercules residents an inside look at the Police Department's functions and operational procedures. Commander Thomas Dalby Classes include Patrol Procedures, Traffic Enforcement and DUI Investigation (Driving Under the Influence), Computer and Intern et Crimes, and Special Response Team Operations. The interactive classes offer experiential learning opportunities in Crime Scene Investigation , Driving Simulator, and Special Response Team Tactics. Commander Thomas Dalby came to the Hercules Police Department from the Benicia Police Department, where he served for almost 22 years as an Officer, Investigator, and Sergeant. Commander Dalby has been a Patrol Watch Commander, a SWAT Team Leader, K-9 Supervisor, . Please mark your calendar and plan to attend our Rangemaster, and Narcotics Investigator during his Sixth Annual Citizen Academy. All classes will law enforcement career. be held on Wednesday evenings from 7PM to 9PM. If you're interested in joining your fellow Commander Dalby attended California State Hercules residents in this unique opportunity, University, Hayward and earned a B.S. in please contact Jim McCabe at 799-8263 or stop Administration of Justice and a Master of Public by the Police Department, 111 Civic Drive, for an Administration Degree. Commander Dalby also has application. an A.S. degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Solano Community College, and he is a graduate of the State of California Supervisory Leadership Institute. When off-duty, Commander Dalby enjoys spending time with family and friends, athletics, and occasional travel. He has been an assistant coach for Little League Baseball and Youth Soccer. 12 Summer 2006 Herculean �Public Safety Hercules Police ,,~RCULES POLICE e New Officers Join Police Department The Hercules Police is pleased to announce the hiring of two new Police Officers, Christopher Costa and Darin Tellez Officer Christopher Costa Officer Darin Tellez Officer Costa began work on February 13th. He attended the Napa Valley College Police Academy and graduated on December 10, 2005. Officer Tellez joined the police department on March 16th, the same day he graduated from the Contra Costa Sheriffs Department Police Academy in Pittsburg. Prior to attending the Officer Costa is a graduate of Clayton Valley High police academy, Officer Tellez served in the School and lives in Concord with his wife, Dusti. United States Marine Corps for seven years as a He worked as an installer for a local crane Small Computer Systems Specialist and company prior to joining the Hercules Police Recruiter. Officer Tellez was serving as a recruiter Department. in New York when the September 11 attacks occurred and aided in search and rescue following the attacks. He now lives in Concord with his wife, Amanda. Both of these positions were filled after the City Council approved two new police officer positions in the fiscal year 2005/06 budget. They now enter their 14 week field training program. The addition of these officers means that the police department is now only one position short of being fully staffed. Summer 2006 Herculean 13 �Public Safety Hercules Police Dpnnrtn"p'7t Pedestrian Safety The Hercules Police Department has received numerous complaints regarding drivers failing to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk and failing to stop before making the right tum onto San Pablo Ave from Sycamore. We have provided a list ofthe applicable laws that should be of some interest. Please come to a complete stop at controlled intersections and beware of the pedestrian traffic. Remember- if a pedestrian makes eye contact with you, he or she is ready to cross the street. Yield to the pedestrian. Pedestrians have the right of way at corners with or without traffic lights, whether or not the crosswalks are marked by painted white lines. Allow older pedestrians more time to cross the street. Crosswalks RIGHT OF WAY RULES General Information Right-of-way rules help people drive safely. These rules go along with courtesy and common sense. Bicyclists, moped riders, and pedestrians must follow these rules, too. A crosswalk is the part ofthe pavement where the sidewalk lines would extend across the street and is set aside for pedestrian traffic . Every intersection has a pedestrian crosswalk whether or not there are painted lines on the street. Most crosswalks are at corners but they can also be in the middle of the block. Before turning a corner, watch for people about to cross the street. Pedestrians have the right of way in crosswalks. Never insist on taking the right of way. If.another driver does not yield to you when he or she should, forget it. Letthe other driver go first. You will help prevent accidents Crosswalks are often marked with white lines. Yellow and make driving more pleasant. crosswalk lines may be painted at school crossings. Most often, crosswalks in residential areas are not marked. However, if another driver expects you to take your legal turn, take it. If you don't, you may delay traffic or cause Some crosswalks have flashing lights to warn you that an accident. pedestrians may be crossing. Look for pedestrians and be Pedestrians Pedestrian safety is a serious issue. One in six traffic fatalities is a pedestrian. Drive cautiously when pedestrians are near because they may cross your path. A pedestrian is a person on foot or who uses roller skates or skateboards, etc., other than a bicycle. A pedestrian can also be a person with a disability on a tricycle orquadricycle or in a self-propelled wheelchair. - Always stop for any pedestrian crossing at corners or other crosswalks. Do not pass a car from behind that has stopped at a crosswalk. A pedestrian you can't see may be crossing. Do not drive on a sidewalk, except to cross it at a driveway or alley. When crossing, yield to any pedestrian. Do not stop in a crosswalk. You will place pedestrians in danger. 14 Summer 2006 Herculean prepared to stop whether or not the lights are flashing. Intersections An intersection is any place where one line of traffic meets another. Intersections include cross streets, side streets, alleys, freeway entrances, and any other location where vehicles traveling on different highways or roads join each other. At intersections without STOP or YIELD signs, slow down and be ready to stop. Yield to vehicles already in the intersection or just entering it. Also, yield to the car which arrives first or to the car on your right if it reaches the intersection at the same time as you do. At "T" intersections without STOP or YIELD signs, yield to vehicles on the through road. They have the right of way. Article continued on next page. �Public Safety ~ERCULES Hercules Police Department ?OllCE a Pedestrian Safety (Continued) . wnen are STOP signs at all comers, stop first, then follow the above rules. - When you tum left, give the right of way to all vehicles approaching you that are close enough to be dangerous. Also, look for motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. On divided highways, or highways with several lanes, watch for vehicles coming in any lane you must cross. Tum left only when it is safe. Safety suggestion: While waiting to tum left, keep your wheels pointed straight ahead until it is safe to start your tum. If your wheels are pointed to the left and a vehicle hits you from behind, you could be pushed into oncoming traffic. If you have parked off the road or are leaving a parking lot, etc., yield to traffic before entering the road again. An overview of California Pedestrian Laws. More than half of all pedestrian deaths and injuries occur when people cross or enter streets; one-third occur between intersections. Both driver and pedestrian errors contribute to these tragedies, traffic laws and their enforcement are aimed at reducing these statistics. The following information is intended to provide an overview of California pedestrian laws. The laws listed have been reworded and abbreviated. For exact language, please refer to the California Vehicle Code (CVC) , Local ordinances are not included. Crosswalks cve 21950 Pedestrian Rights and Duties Drivers must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians who are crossing the roadway within any marked or unmarked crosswalk at an intersection. However, the law does not relieve a pedestrian from taking due care for his or her own safety. Pedestrians shall not suddenly leave the curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle that is close and an immediate hazard. While in the crosswalk, pedestrians shall not unnecessarily stop or delay traffic. Outside Of Crosswalks Duties - eve 21954 Pedestrian Rights And Every pedestrian on a roadway at any point, other than in a marked or unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, must yield the right-of-way to all vehicles that are so near as to constitute an immediate hazard. Between I ntersections - eve 21955 Pedestrians must use only marked crosswalks when crossing between adjacent intersections controlled by a traffic signal or police officer. There are no legal unmarked crosswalks between these controlled intersections. Local Ordinances - eve 21961 Local authorities may adopt local ordinances prohibiting pedestrians from crossing roadways other than at crosswalks. Walk on Roadway - eve 21956 When sidewalks are not available, pedestrians are required to walk on the left-hand edge of the road facing traffic. Pedestrian On Freeway - eve 21960 The Department ofTransportation and local authorities may prohibit or restrict the use of freeways by pedestrians. However, the driver or passenger of a vehicle disabled on a freeway may walk to the nearest exit, in either direction, to use a telephone or to seek motor vehicle repair services. In doing so, pedestrians must remain on the same side of the freeway where the vehicle is disabled. Intersections with Sienals Green Or Green Arrow - eve 21451 A pedestrian facing a circular green signal may proceed across the roadway in the marked or unmarked crosswalk. The pedestrian must yield the right-of-way, however, to vehicles lawfully within the intersection at the time the signal is first shown. A green arrow directs a driver's turning movements and a pedestrian facing a green arrow shall not enter the roadway. Summer 2006 Herculean 15 �Public Safety Hercules Police Department Pedestrian Safety (Continued) Yellow or Yellow Arrow - eve 21452 A circular yellow signal or yellow arrow is a warning that there is insufficient time to cross and a pedestrian shall not enter the roadway. Red or Red Arrow - eve 21453 A circula~ red signal or a red arrow means stop and a pedestrian shall not enter the roadway. Pedestrian Control Devices Walk. or Walking Person - eve 21456 The "wa lking person" white symbol indicates that a pedestrian facing the signal may cross the roadway in the direction of the signal. However, pedestrians must yield the right-of-way to vehicles in the intersection at the time that signal is first shown. Don't Walk, Wait Or Upraised Hand - eve 21456 The flashing or steady orange "upraised hand" symbol or the words "DON'T WALK" or " WAlT" indicate that a pedestrian must not start to cross the roadway in the direction ofthe signal. A person who has partially completed the crossing should continue to a sidewalk, safety zone or otherwise leave the roadway whi le the symbol is showing. Mixed Signals - eve 21456.1 Whenever a traffic control signal shows the "walking person" or " uprai sed hand" symbol s or the words " WALK," "WAlT" or " DON'T WALK" at the same time the traffic lights are red, green or yellow, a pedestrian facing the signal must obey the symbol or word signal. Push Button If there is a push button, use it. Where push buttons are installed on signal standards, the crossing signal sequence is activated by pushing the button. FREE !! Hercules News Website Go to: herculesbythebaynews.com for: 1. 2. 3. 4. S. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 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A task force cons isting of the County Fire Chiefs' Association and Contra Costa Health Services was formed in 1998 to conduct a study on the feasibility of implementing a County-wide Paramedic Program. The study determined that the projected cost for the Fire District to fully implement a Paramedic program would be approximately $428,000. A significant portion of these costs were attributed to overtime compensation for firefighters to attend the required training. Due to the estimated compensation costs, costs for purchasing the equipment, providing continued education and training, the Fire District was unable to move forward with a Paramedic Program at that time. Recently, however, Paramedic classes were offered at the Contra Costa County Fire Training Center, providing the opportunity for three RHFD firefighters to attend on their off duty time. Through the generosity of Valley Bible Church, additional classes were held in classrooms at the Church allowing several additional firefighters to attend the training. As a result, the RHFD bas seven certified Paramedics on staffand in January 2006, began providing paramedic services to the Rodeo-Hercules community. With the implementation and maintenance of this new program, come increased costs. The West Contra Costa Hospital District provided an initial $60,000 grant to the Fire District for the purchasing of equipment and other Paramedic start up costs. Additional costs to the District are being absorbed by a commitment from the City of Hercules and County Health Services to each contribute $60,000 annually. Adding Rodeo-Hercules Fire District paramedic engines into the emergency medical services system adds depth to the advanced life-support system throughout Contra Costa County. Calls for medical aid to Rodeo-Hercules Fire 18 Summer 2006 Herculean District have escalated dramatically over the last several years. With the growth of the communities and the aging of the population it is expected that the number of medical responses will escalate in the years to come. Were it not for the dedication and commitment of Paramedics Joe Guadarrama, Skye Johnson, Chuck Coleman, John Bischoff, Brian Solidum, Bill Clark and Jack Clapp and their willingness to participate in this certification on their off duty time, the implementation oflhis invaluable and critically necessary service for the residents of the community would not have been realized. In appreciation of these firefighters going the extra mile, they all received "Firefighter Of The Year" awards, an action that the Fire Chief believed was just a mere token of the appreciation the District has for these new Paramedics. AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEIDCLES CALIFORNIA MOTOR VEIDCLE CODE Vehicle Code Section 21806 states: Upon the immediate approach of an authorized vehicle which is sounding a siren and flashing lights, the surrounding traffic shall, except as otherwise directed by a traffic officer, do the following: (a) (I) Except as required under paragraph (2), the driver of every vehicle shaU yield the right - of - way and shall immediately drive to the right-hand edge or curb of the highway, clear of any intersection, and therenpon shaU stop and remain stopped until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed. Ifyou are waiting at an intersection with a red light, proceed cautiously to get out of the way of the emergency vehicle approaching from the rear. Most emergency vehicles should "capture" the intersection signal light and stop cross traffic. Again, proceed cautiously to get out of the way. �, r- Public Safety Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District Fire Hazard Abatement All weed abatement and fire hazard removal BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO JUNE 1ST EACH YEAR. It is the responsibility of each resident andlor property owner to maintain his/her property in a fire safe manner at all times. Your cooperation in removing fire hazards on your property is a vital link in the fire safety of our entire community. The Fire District relies on you to lessen hazards around your homes and make our job less difficult in the event ofa wildfire. Steps taken by you now will reduce the potential of that small fire in the back yard or open space from becoming a raging, out of control wildfire. BECAUSE OF THE EXCEPTIONALLY WET SPRING. COMPLETION OF FIRE HAZARD REMOVAL HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE l iI-D.E JULY FOR 2006 ONLY. What is your responsibility, and what do you need to do? 1. As a homeowner, property owner or renter you are responsible for the maintenance of the property upon which you reside. Trus does include renters. 2. Cut all dry dead grasses or weeds to a height of three inches (3") or less. 3. Remove or trun out over-grown brush such as manzanita, scrub oak, coyote brush, greasewood etc. 4. All. areas between structures shall be maintained. Such as between any out buildings and your residence, or between you and your neighbor. 5. Remove or trim back dead or dying trees and brush. This includes palm trees. 6. Keep trees and shrubs trimmed back a minimum or ten feet (1 0') from any structure. This is especially important for evergreens such as pine or fir. 7. Trim or limb up trees a minimum of six feet from the ground. This prevents what is called "Fuel Laddering" where a fire on the ground can gain access to trees and brush with little or no difficulty. 8. Do not allow combustible materials to accumulate on or around yo ur home and property. 9. For those with exceptioually large lots, those with upward s lop ing rear yards, the following is a minimum requirement: a. Large lots must be maintained in a fire safe manner as per the above-mentioned guidelines a minimum of one hundred feet (100') out from the rear of the structure and a minimum of fifty feet (50') inward from the rear most portion ofthe property whichever is greater. This will include the full width of the property. In many instances on large upward sloping lots, the fence at the bottom ofthe slope is not the property line. At the time of construction, homeowners placed the rear fence at the base ofthe slope when in fact, the true property line is at the top ofthe slope. If yo u are uncertain as to the location of your rear property line the Fire District will assist you in making that determination. b. If at all possible with large lots it is recommended you maintain the entire area within your property lines. In addition to the above-mentioned items, you should clean your roof and rain gutters of leaves, pine needles and other debris. If you are planning to replace your roof, do so only with an approved fire resistive roofing material. Avoid wood shakes and shingles if at all possible. The Fire District wishes to thank you, and urges you to continue your efforts to make our community as fire safe as possible. If you have any questions regarding fire safety or weed abatement, please call 799-4561. Summer 2006 Herculean 19 �Public Safety Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District Emergency Preparedness A fanner and his wife were desperately seeking a hired hand. When they questioned the only applicant about his qualifications, he said, "I sleep when the wind blows." The farmer and his wife exchanged a look, both not comprehending what the man meant by his response. Because there were no other applicants and they needed help, they hired the man. Things went along just fine until the farmer and his wife were awakened one night by a terrible storm. Immediately realizing what needed to be done to prepare the farm, buildings, machinery and animals for the storm, they began to rush about. Stopping by the hired man's room, the fanner attempted to wake him. The fanner did what he could to get the hired man up, but he continued to sleep. Finally leaving him, the couple rushed to the barn. They had to gather the animals and bring them inside to protect them. But when they passed the corrals and pens, they found them empty. Rushing into the barn, they discovered that the animals were all in their proper places. Turning to another task, the fanner knew he'd left the tractor in the field. He had to get it in so that it wouldn't rust, but before he went very far, he saw that the tractor was already in the barn. Finally, the farmer knew he had to mend the barn roofto protect everything that was inside. When he went to do that, he discovered that it was done. Returning to the house, the couple shook their heads in wonder at finding everything done before it was needed. Just then the hired man appeared, and suddenly the meaning of his "1 sleep when the wind blows" became very clear. He was prepared. Are you? Contact the Rodeo-Hercules Fire Department for the dates and times of the next Community Emergency Response Training class CERT. Sign up now. Be prepared. 20 Summer 2006 Herculean 1{ucfzeza 'JYf/()mat .L1. ~«(A.!I>N ;4jrican (j)ance Peifortttd.nce$ atCu{tura[Pestivafs, Weddi'ttgs, PClrni[y p,§UniOflS, d Other Specia[r£,vents. �The Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District invites you to join our team COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM PROGRAM What is CERT? CERT stands for Community Emergency Response Team. The purpose of the CERT Program is to improve community preparedness in the event of a disaster. The program is designed to teach basic skills important in an emergency. Who is eligible for CERT Training? The Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District provides CERT Training free of charge for Rodeo-Hercules residents, schools and businesses. Recent California History has shown the need for neighborhoods, schools, and businesses to rely on themselves for a minimum of three days to two weeks following a major earthquake Learn from your Local Rodeo-Hercules Firefighters. Rodeo-Hercules Firefighters teach the training course at a central location at convenient times, in eight sessions. What you will be trained to do: Local Rodeo-Hercules Firefighters will train you to prepare and respond to a disaster. The course topics include: ~ Introduction to Disaster Preparedness ~ Disaster First Aid & CPR Fire Suppressiou ~ Light Search and Rescue ~ How to Organize Your Neighborhood for CERT ~ How to sign up: Call (510) 799-4561 to register for the next class or request a CERT Packet for your neighborhood, school, or business to get started. When an emergency happens, you will want to help. With training, practice, and by working as a team, you will be able to do the greatest good for your family and neighborhood while also protecting yourself from becomiug a victim. Just give us your name and address and we will send you the information you need. Summer 2006 Herculean 21 �The Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District is ready to help. We need to get you involved. CERT is a popular program, so call right away and get on the list! The next CERT Class starts September 6, 2006 For more information about Disaster Preparedness Contact: The Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District 1680 Refugio Valley Road Hercules, CA 94547 (510) 799-4561 www.rhfd.org;..._ _ _ _ __ _ __ __ Additional Resources: Federal Emergency Management Agency \v\vw.fermLgov California Office of Emergency Services www.oes.ca.gov American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter www.bayarea-redcross.org 22 Surruner 2006 Herculean �tHJ ~ ~ @ ~ ~~H~~ @ lj© lliJ m@ ~ L t T t.@ h ~.H711 k ~ HIh> fj~ wj)? ~ @ 8"0 @ f'~ (as of April 15, 2006) $50,000 - $200,000 $1,000 - $4,999 Bob Polacchi Taraya Family Santa C lara Housing Richmond Refuse $10,000 - $49,999 Ed Balico & Family Frank Batara (Inauguration) Susan L. PriceD & Paul Freese John T roughton Friends of the Hercules Librory Lewis Homes C itiballk $5,000 - $9,999 Joanne Ward Facundo & Matilda Balico Philippine Cultural and Historical Association Conoco Phi.llips W m. Lyons Homes PeUet reau, A lderson & Cabral T he Shapiro Family Jim Lopeman Jacquelyn Harbert & Albert Peyton Jorge Alfaro Charlee n Ra ines T he J udan. Family Betty Fong Friends of Trevor Evans-Y oung Cheryl Granzella Manuel E. & Myrna L. DeV e ra Jan Strother Community Open H ouse (....ia Chamber of Commerce) Rotary Club of Hercules AFA H (Association of Filipino Americans of Hercules) Filams Chinese Association of Hercules Herc ules High Interact C lub Hercules Historical Society Friends of Hercules City of Hercules Staff KTGY DK Assoc iat es $500 - $999 $10 - $99 R ose~ M3ri e Westberg Janet Beweley Louise Rke~ La wson John & Shirley Gotelli Jeff & C heryl Bennett ·Brenda Souza H udson Victoria & Renaldo Calub Rotary Club of Hercules Hercules Senior Citizens Club Barnes & Noble Beveridge & D iamond Zell and Associates Korve Engineering Lynne Fissell Sherry Madfes Andrew Wa lters Bruce McCauley Robert Andrews Patricia Wright Betty Bones Sam Musa Cheryl Wright $100 - $499 Martiza Acosta Bridget L Koller Alex & Teresa Fern Richard Bauer NOTiCE ANYiarnG Stanley Feinsod Adoria Williams Edward Jang, DDS H MHS Community Partnership Jacobsen Consulting Engeo Balance H ydrologies Giggles Studio & Media Center MISSIJoid! YOURNAME! '· ,· FILL . OUT THE·EPRM · BELOW ANP PARTICIPATE IN 'qIE :JJUILDING OF OUR C01onflJNlTY'S LIBRARY. ~----- - - -- - - - ------- ------ ----- ------ - -- --------- ----- ------ -- - --- --------- -- - - - - ------ - ------ - ----- - ----- -- (jreat Comm unities 'Deserve (jreat Li6raries PLEDGE CARD $ Your Name or Company Name Donations made to the Hercules Community Library Initia l Foundation , Inc., in Amount $ support of its Balance building campaign Due $ are ta x deductible to Please bill me on a _ 5--year, _ 3· the extent allowed year, or _ 2·year installment plan bylaw. starting on _ _ _ _ _ __ _ Pledge Amount to be paid as follows: Name to appear on acknow ledgements (or prefer to remain anonymous) Street Address City, State, Zip Code Phone or email addres s Signature Cash Check Credit Card # Credit Card (Me -' Visa -' Discover _ Exp. Date _ _ I i Please make checks or securities payable to: Hercules Community Library Foundation, Inc. f 1Mail to: Hercules Community Library Foundation, Inc. 111 Civic Drive iL •.• _____ Hercules, CA 94547 f •.•_•. ..• •.• ___ ___ ....l ~._.~ _ . ~~ .~_.~~._.~ _.~_.~ ~_. ~~. For further information , please call 799-8231 or visit the Hercules Community Library Foundation's website at: www.herculeslibrary.com Summer 2006 Herculean 23 �PS AN ENRICHED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Master Teachers Challenging and Meaningful Academics High School Preparatory Curricula Science Labs & Technology Centers Modern & Expansive Libraries Comprehensive Performing & Visual Arts Programs Interscholastic Sports • Service Learning Program Performing Arts & Sports Centers French & Spanish Language Instruction AfterSchool Program • Financial Assistance Beautiful and Safe Campuses with Sweeping Bay Views MAIN POINTS OF ENTRY: KINDERGARTEN & SIXTH GRADE We invite you to learn more about Prospect Sierra! Please call to schedule a personal tour of the school in session! 510.236.5800, K- 4 510.528.5800, 5-8 "Prospect Sierra School provides the peifect environment for our children to grow as active learners, caring individuals, and members ofa thriving community. Scho04 for them, is a place where they ftel they are caredfor, loved, and challenged every day. The faculty provides a world where my children ftel they belong - an essential element in the process oflearning. As my husband, Arif, once said, 'Prospect Sierra is a place where it is fun to be a parent. '" Eiman Mahmoud parent ofa sixth grader and a graduate 24 Summer 2006 Herculean �® RAD§TDN§ Sun••I.e.. Savings Thank you Put Your Money for supporting our Where Your House lsI local independent businesses are your best value Q ,IJIt strengthen our community and our economy LOCAL BUSiNESS .... A dollar spent at a locally owned business is spent 6-15 times before it leaves the community. From each dollar is created between $5 and $14 in VALUE Don 't forget, we stock inkjet and laser toners for a' wide selection of printers. You 'll be surprised by our everyday low prices. for that community. VISIT US .... Experience what we call the "Radstons difference". Why drive out of town? Experience shopping as it should be ... • A complete selection • Easy parking. • Knowledgeable, helpful staff. • FREE delivery. • TWO full time notaries. • Fed Ex and DHL shipping. ~ Spend your dollar at a national chain store and 80% of it leaves town ... IMMEDIATELY! ............................. .. Bring in this ad for 25% off the stock items of your choice, ... ............................. . ~ Founded in 1908, Radstons is a State of California certified, woman-owned, small business. Operating our headquarters location in Hercules since 2000, we are honored to be a part of this community. Radstons Office Plus is proud to be the Official Office Supply Partner of' Cal Athletics. www.radstons.com 675 Alfred Nobel Dr. Sign in as our g uest. 1950 Shattuck Ave. Hercules, CA 94547 Free, da ily de live ry of supplies t o your office or home. Berkeley, CA 94704 (510) 964-9604 NEVER a minim um order! (510) 843-2610 GoBears! Summer 2006 Herculean 25 �DOGDADDY PET CARE SERVICE DOGS ALL PETS CATS VACATION SERVICES GROUP WALKS PRIVATE WALKS 510.672.2999 WWW.DOGDADDY.NET HERCULES RESIDENT 26 Summer 2006 Herculean �Recreation & Community Services Recreation Department Staff Directory 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules Recreation Manager-Child Care/Senior Center/ TinyTot Services ...................................................,Marsha Reynolds Phone: (510) 799-8239 email: marsha.reynolds@ci.hercules.ca.us Recreation Manager-Recreation Classes/Facilities! Sports... ..................... ......................................... ...........Greg Dwyer Phone: (510) 799-8293 email: gdwyer@ci.hercules.ca.us Recreation Manager-Community Events/AquaticsIYouth/Teen Programs......... ...... ....................... ........................... Pedro Jimenez Phone: (510) 799-8228 email: pjimenez@ci .hercules.ca.us Administrative Secretary......... . ..................................Jenny Smith Phone: (510) 799-8230 email: jenny.smith@cL hercules.ca. us Sports/Facility Coordinator.................. ...................... Brandon Ikeda Phone: (510) 799-8295 email:bikeda@ci.hercules.ca.us Aquatics/Concessions Coordinator... .......... ..Alexandra Johnson Communi1:Y Even1:S Calendar for 2005-06 28th Annual Cultural Festival. ... ................ ...... ....................June 3 &4, 2006 Family Appreciation Night. .. ..... ....... August 13, 2006 7th Annual TYC Haunted House... October 31 , 2006 Community Clean-up Oay......... November 18, 2006 Holiday Tree Lighting .. ................ .December 1,2006 Greg Dwyer, Recreation Manager - I oversee the Sports, Facilities, Recreation classes & liaison to the Community Services Commission. Worl<ingforthe CityofHerrules Recreation Departmentfor 13 years has been a blessing. Ifs not everyday that you find a job that adds 5 more days to every weekend! Phone: (510) 799-8229 email: ajohnson@ci.hercul es. ca. us Senior Center/Community Events Coordinator.................................... .... .................. ......Janet Bewley Phone: (510) 799-8219 email: janet.bewley@ci.hercules.ca.us TeenIYouth Coordinator.. ....................................... Janine Shaheed Phone: (510) 799-8294 email: jshaheed@ci.hercules.ca.us Child Care Coordinators Beverly Dupree ... . Hanna Ranch Childcare .... (510) 245-4803 email: bdupree@ci.hercules.ca.us Robin Williams .......................................................... (510) 799-8259 Lupine Childcare email : rwilliams@ci.hercules. ca. us Gwendolyn Windham ............................. . Ohlone Childcare email: gwindham@ci.hercules.ca.us Pedro Jimenez, Recreation Manager - I have been with the City of Hercules for 15 years. I oversee Community Events, YouthfTeen Programming, Aquatics and Parks. I like to create community through people, parks and programs. Marsha Reynolds, Recreation ManagerEmpk>yed with the CilyofHerculesfor 22 years, I started my employment as a Tiny Tot Teacher. I oversee the operation of all three child care sites, Senior Center, and staff liaison to the Library Commission . Jenny Smith, Administrative Secretary - I've been employed with the city since 1999. I provide administrative support to the Recreation Department and I'm the secretary to the Community Services ahd Library Commissions. ......... (510) 799-8224 Mindy Niualiku, Recreation Billing SpecialistI oversee the child care billing along with assisting with front office duties. I've been with the cilyfor 4 years, and have had the pleasure to meet many Hercules families and see their children grow up in our child care system. Summer 2006 Herculean 27 �Rental Facilities FACILITY RENTALS Whether you are hosting a wedding reception , birthday party, or any other special occasion, the Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department invites you to share your precious moments in any of our available facilities. WELCOME! For detailed information on rental fees, date availability, and application procedures please call (510) 799-8291. You may pick up a facility rental application at the Community/Swim Center during normal business hours. Reservations will be received on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations will also be taken no more than one year in advance, and no less than one month prior to the event date. The following is a list of facilities we have available: Foxboro Community Center: Located at 1025 Canterbury Avenue. Maximum capacity of 48. One small assembly room, tile flooring, restrooms, large outdoor park area, tennis and basketball courts. This facility does not have kitchen facilities. Ohlone Community Center: Located at 190 Turquoise Drive, adjacent to Ohlone Park. Maximum capacity of 75. One medium size assembly room, tile flooring, residential kitchen, outdoor patio and indoor/outdoor restrooms. Hercules Senior Center: Located at 111 Civic Drive, adjacent to the City Hall Civic Center Plaza. Maximum capacity of 100. One large assembly room, indudes wood & carpet flooring, kitchen, lobby area, outdoor patio area with BBQ, restrooms and parking . . Hercules Community/Swim Center: Located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Maximum capacity of 300. One large assembly room, wood flooring, stage, two multi-purpose rooms, oommercial kitchen, lobby area, outdoor patio area, restrooms and parking. Community Center Gymnasium: Available for volleyball! basketball rentals for private games of individuals or company events! Includes wood flooring, sports equipment, portable bleachers, restrooms, outdoor patio area and parking. For games! toumaments insurance is required. Refugio Valley Park Gazebo: Good for outdoor weddings. Scenic view with easy access. Electricity available, rental does not indude tables or chairs. Woodfield, Ohlone, and Hanna Ballfield Renlals: Available for private or company rentals. There is a two hour minimum on all field rentals. Rental of the fields does not include sports equipmentorfield preparations. NEW POLICY FOR INFLATABLE STRUCTURES AT CITY PARKS A reservation is required to use any Inflatable Play Structures (JUMPERS) in all Hercules Parks. Reservation pennits and park site maps may be acquired through the Hercules Parks and Recreation Department (51 0) 799-8291. Inflatable play structures Uumpers) and their associated generators are only allowed in the designated lawn areas, from 10:00am through 6:00pm under the following conditions: 1. A maximum of two (2) inflatable play structures Uumpers) allowed per park per day. 2. They must be rented from a oompany that has a minimum $1,000,000 commercial general liability insurance. The rental company's insurance agent must provide to the City, prior to your event, a certificate of insurance that shows the City of Hercules as an "additional insured" for the park and then date of the event. All rental guidelines regarding use olthe jumper must be followed. 3. You must provide adult supervision of jumper use at all times. 4. Inflatable play structures Uumpers) require electricity to operate. Please arrange with your rental company before the date of your event, the city does not provide generators or electricity. Where portable generators are used, please ensure that the generator and inflatable play structures Ulimper) are located within the designated lawn area. 5. The rental company must install the inflatable play structure Uumper) without driving a motorized vehicle into the park. They will need to use a cart, hand-truck or similar method of transportation. 6. The inflatable play structures Uumpers) must be placed on the designated grass area and situated so that its entrance is at least eight (8) feet away from any object that might hurt an occupant who falls out. The maximum space allowed for the inflatable play structures Uumpers) is 20' x 20'. For safety reasons, inflatable play . structures Uumper) should not be located on hard surfaces (such as concrete). Be sure that you have en extension cord long enough to cover the required distance and do not plan to lay an extension cord across a sidewalk or pathway. 7. During anytime olthe event City staff may check your set-up and may ask you to move your inflatable play structures Uumper) and/or your portable generator to a different location, please cooperate with trem 8. Inflatable play structures Uumpers) are not allowed in parks ovemight. 9. In case of emergency or injury, call 911. The Parks and Recreation Department office hours are Monday through Thursday 1O:OOam6:00pm and Fridays 10:00am -5:00pm. Outside of these hours you can call the same number and leave a message. For problems outside of normal work hours please call (510) 799-8297 or(510) 812-7580, they will contact the appropriate party for response. If there is no answer please leave a message with nature of the problem and what park you're located in. Summer 2006 Herculean 29 �Classes ' ;i"f$J/yjJ;i/}#'!';' Recreation Activities· For more information, please call (510) 799.8291 PILA TES & UPPER BODY TONING (AGES 16 & UP) BASIC FIRST AID TRAINING This class is perfect for anyone needing to be certified in First Aid and CPR Medic First Aid is a basic6 hour training course which allows the participant to function with one consistent set of priorities in a medical emergency. The training is accomplished in seven modules of instruction, participants will receive a wallet card and certificate of completion, Please bring a bag lunch. (This class is not an infant class, or for Health Care Providers or Day Care Providers, please see listing for other classes). Location: Instructor: Fee: 31517-8 Community/Swim Center, Press Room Delucchi's FirstAidTraining Certified Instructors $58 Res/$63 Non-Res, (this includes a $5 materials fee for certification packet and handbook, Sat 11/04 I This is the perfect class for people needing to be certified for infant, children and adult first aid and CPR Medic First Aid for infants, children and adults is a basic 7 -hour training course in emergency care, CPR and other important emergency care skills are combined in the course, which allows the participant to function with one consistent set of priorities in a medical emergency, The training is accomplished in seven modules of instruction, students will receive a wallet card and certificate of completion, Please bring a bag lunch. 31508-8 Community/Swim Center, Press Room Delucchi's First Aid Training Certified Instructors $58 Res/$63 Non-Res, (this includes a $5 materials fee for certification packet and handbook, Sat 09/16 Each class will last approximately 45 minutes, We will perform up to 25 pilates exercises each session as well as several exercises to strengthen and tone the shoulders, upper arms and upper back, Classes are generally the same from week to week, with each student progressing at their own speed, For upper body exercises , students may bring small dumbbells, 3 to Sibs., or exertubing with handles, in a light resistance. Students should wear comfortable clothing and must bring a floor mat These types of exercise equipment can be purchased at most sporting goods stores in the area, Location: Fee: Min: 8:00am-2:00pm _ 21200-A 21200-8 31200-A 41200-A BASIC FIRST AID TRAINING FOR INFANTS CHILDREN & ADULTS Location: Instructor: Fee: h 8:00am-3:00pm Foxboro Community Center $45 Res/$50 Non-Res 5 students enrolled/Max is 15 Mon Mon Mon Mon 06/05-06/26 07/10-07/31 08/07-08/28 09/11-10/02 6:30pm-7:15pm 6:30pm-7:15pm 6:30pm-7:15pm 6:30pm-7:15pm TAHITIAN DANCE/ AEROBIC CLASS Have you ever thought of taking a new and exciting class? Well here's the opportunity that you've been waiting for! Come join this fun and exciting atmosphere for both kids and adults in learning the basics of Tahitian Dance Movements while getting a cardiovascular workout at the same time! Classes are held every Saturday morning at the Hercules Senior Center Location: Hercules Senior Center Fee: $25 Res/$30 Non-Res Day: Saturdays Ages 8 & under: 10:00am - 11 :OOam Ages 9 & up: 11 :OOam - 12:00pm *NoClasseson 12124& 12131 &01 /07 51528-L 51528-A 51528-B 51528-C 51528-D June July August September October 'Fees subject to change, with 30 day notice 30 Summer 2006 Herculean �Classes Recreatiof) Activities· For more intormation. please call (510) 799.8291}!?-1l!!ffft¥~,· HERCULES GYMNASTICS Matthew Silveria offers over 15 years of motivation and training experience to assist students in leaming balance, coordination, flexibility and development in this non-<Xlmpe@veenvironment Planning a Birthday Party? Ask about our Tumbling Party Special! ROMPER GYM (AGES 2 - 4) Location: Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $49 Res/$52 Non-Res '(No class on 07/01 , 07108, 09/02) 21526-A Sat 06/17-D7/29 21526-8 Sat 08119-00/23 9:00am-9:45am 9:00am-9:45am TINY TUMBLERS (AGES 4 - 6) @!ff; GYMNASTICS (AGES 7 & UP) This fun-filled class is designed for children 7 and older, and for advanced tumbling students, who are preparing for a more advanced gymnastics experience. Emphasis will be on balance, coordination , flexibility and strength. Individual attention for learning of advanced moves. Location: Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $49 Res/$52 Non-Res '(No class on 07/01,07/08, 09/02) 21523-A Sat 06/17-D7/29 21523-8 Sat 08l19-D9/23 Come explore with your child as they leam and grow. Romper Gym is designed especially for the 2 to 4 year olds who want to explore but require parental assistance and encouragement The instructor provides a playful and safe environment and assists parents to motivate and train their children to balance, control movement, and socialize in this upbeat experience. ".~ 11 :00am-11 :45am 11 :00am-11 :45am YOUTH OIL PAINTING For ages 7-17 years, you will have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors. You will also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective . .Work at your own pace , while making new friends and developing new talents. There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply infonnation will be provided when registering. Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center Maria S.C. Davi $42 Res/$45 Non-res 21521-A 21521-8 31521-A 31521-8 Tues Fri Tues Fri 06/2O-D8/15 06/23-D8/11 09/12-10/24 09/15-10/27 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm Enjoy the fun while developing body awareness. This class is designed for chidlren 4 to 6 years and leads students to learn stretches, rolls, balance and cartwheels in a playful and safe ADULT OIL PAINTING environments. Have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors. You will also learn about lights, shadows, and composition perspective. Worik at your own pace, while developing talents that you have been wishing to accomplish for years. There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply infonnation will be provided when registering. Location: Instructor: Fee: Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $49 Res/$52 Non-Res '(No classon 07/01, 07/08, 09/02) 21522-A Sat 06/17-D7129 21522-8 Sat 08/19-D9/23 10:00am-10:45am 10:00am-10:45am Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center Maria S.C. Davi $42 Res/$45 Non-res 21516-A 21516-8 Tues Tues 06l2O-D8/15 09/12-10/24 1:OOpm-3:30pm 1:OOpm-3:30pm 'Fees subject to change. with 30 day notice Surruner 2006 Herculean 31 �Classes " f;Jfjf!!;J/;f11f!1:~1j~:5" Recreation Activities " For more information, please ca1J{510) 799·8291 FIRST PERSON SINGULAR YOGA CLASS FOR ALL AGES Howto use one's personal experience in writing essays, family histories, op-ed pieces, columns or criticism. The fine line between writing from the heart and bleeding all over the page. Analyze examples of personal writing as well as create some to share in class. How to organize material and what to leave on the cutting room floor. As a result of participating, students will be able to use their personal experiences more effectively in their writing and develop better writing skills. Location: Fees: Community Center Press Room $65 Res/$68 Non-Res 31501-A 31501 -6 Mon Mon 09/11-10/06 11/06-12111 6:30pm-8:00pm 6:30pm-8:00pm Class starts with "OM" chanting and ends with "OM Shanti (peace)". In this class, students will learn yoga postures. Yoga is for the flexibility of your entire body (hands, neck, spine, knees and feet) and relaxation of mind and body. Yoga promotes love, peace, happy, healthy, relaxing and long life. This yoga class is fun and good for fitness. Students should wear comfortable clothing. Please email instructor for questions or concerns atjain17@juno.com. Location: Fees: Min: Hercules Community Center (Press Room) $50 Res/$55 Non-Res 5 students enrolled, Max 15 11538-8 11535-C 11538-0 Sat Sat Sat 05/27-06/24 07/08-08/05 08/12-09/09 12:00pm-1 :OOpm 12:00pm-1 :OOpm 12:00pm-1 :OOpm CAPOEIRA CLASSES Want to try something new and exciting? How about Capoeira? Capoeira is an art form that was developed in 6razil400 years ' ago. Capoeira's unique style brings together self defense, mental balance, dance, music and acrobatics. Generally practiced in a circle called a "rod a" and accompanied with music, Capoeira players or Capoeiristas, sing, clap, and play various instruments around the circle. Once in the roda the players interact and react to different combinations and poetic movements wihch can be graceful or combative as the situation dictates. Students will be introduced to the core movements, songs, instruments, and concepts of Capoeira. Proper stretching techniques will also be taught in order to prepare for the class. Location: Fees: Min: $50 Res/$53 Non-Res 51555-L 51555-A 51555-6 51555-C MoniWed MoniWed MoniWed MoniWed 32 Foxboro Community Center 5 students enrolled, Max 15 06105-06/28 07/03-07126 08101-08130 09/06-09127 Summer 2006 Herculean 5:00pm-6: 15pm 5:00pm-6:15pm 5:00pm-6: 15pm 5:00pm-6: 15pm WEST AFRICAN DANCE CLASSES IN HERCULES Please join the City of Hercules in the new African Dance Class series. The classes are being taught by Mischwa-Direclor of the Kucheza Ngoma II Dance Co. Inc. Her ability to teach mix ages and hold multicultural classes has been a part of her life for many years. Hertroupe performs throughout Northern CA at special public and private events. Her company of drummers and dancers specializes in Senegalese, Gambian and some Congolese dances/drumming. She is always looking for those interested in learning the dance that she loves while burning some calories and toning muscles. Although everyone is welcome, the mixed level of dance classes are for students who have had either a minimum of beginning dance or other intermediate movement classes. Class is for ages 10& up. Location: Fees: Instructor: Senior Center (8 week sessions) $65 Res/$68 Non-Res or $11 per drop-in Mischwa - For more info call (707) 695-3599 after 7:00pm 21531-A 21531-6 Tues Tues 06/13-07/01 07/08-09/26 7:00pm-8:30pm 7:00pm-8:30pm �Classes CARDIa BLAST OUTl PUBLIC STARGAZING Looking for something to do during the middle of the day or your lunch break? Try our new lunch crunch cardio blast workout! In this safe and effective aerobic class you can get an amazing, powerful and energizing workout! The class will start with a warm-up before moving into a 40 minute cardio workout that will include low impact, kick boxing, yoga and pilates. this overall body workout will leave you energized and refreshed! Ramana Vieira is a 20 year veteran to the fitness industry! Students should wear exercise clothes, \e[l[l\S shoes, a mat (for floor work) and a towel. Location: Fees: Min: Instructor: Ohlone Community Center (SummerClasses) Community Center (Fall Classes: 8/22-9121) $55 Res/$60 Non-Res 8 students enrolled, Max 30 Ramana Vieira 21560-A 21560-B 2156O-C Tues/Thurs 06/06-07/13' Tues/Thurs 07/18-08117 Tues/Thurs 08122-09/21 12:30pm-1 :30pm 12:30pm-1 :30pm 12:30pm-1 :30pm Instructor: Location: Fees: Dates: David Harris, Lance Shaw, Walt Meadows Foxboro Park Free of charge! 06/24,07/22,08/26,09/16,10/21, 10/28, 11/18 Time: Saturdays at DUSK! 'Weather permitting! Partly cloudy OK! KARATE JUDO Judo is a martial art that concentrates primarily on throwing and grappling techniques. The striking and seW-<lefense techniques are practiced only in Kata form. Judo has been an Olympic event since 1964. The instructor will take registration for all classes at any time during the sessions. Wyou wish to speak to the instructor prior to enrollment, you may call 799-9906, or you may vis~ the class. There is an additional fee for uniform and USJI membership. Location: Instructor: Fees: Come to our public stargazing program conducted by experienced amateur astronomers for the benefit and enjoyment of sky watchers of all ages. If you are a teacher, bring your class: if a parent, bring your children. If you are an amateur astronomer, novice or expert, bring your own binoculars and telescopes and share your knowledge and enthusiasm. Please no smoking or alcohol. And no flashlights without a red filler. Dress warm. For more information, please call (510) 526-5974. On scheduled evenings, call (510) 799-8237 after 7:30pm. Ohlone Community Center Wayne Cunningham $51 Res/$54 Non-Res Monthly Fee $23 ResI$25 Non-Res additional family members Ages 5 through Adults - Mon/Wed Workout Hours: Mon/Wed 7:00-8:30pm 51519-L 51519-A 51519-B 51519-C 51519-D 51519-E June July August September October November Ale you or your child interested in leaming how to defend yourselves? Then come to me, Sensei Garcia! In my class, students will learn the basic fighting skills of Karate, se~-disclpline, se~-esteem and confideroe in protecting themselves. Sense Garcia now offers Karate Class weapons training! Leam to use Nunchaku, Kamabo, and Sai. Leamto be aKarate and Weapcns Samurai, FREE! Must buy your own weapcns through Sensei Garcia. If you are interested in a free 1 month trial offer, just bring mention this ad when registering. Register now and receive a free uniform. Locations: Instructor: Fees: Wednesday Thursday Friday Wed Classes at Hercules Senior Center Thurs Classes at the Ohlone Center Fri Classes at Cornmunily/Swim Center Joe Garcia $68 ResI$72 Non-Res Monthlyfee $40 Res/$44 Non-Res additional family members Beginners 5:()()'{):00 pm Yellow Belt 6:00-7:00 pm Green Belts 7:00-8:00 pm All Belts Under 12yrs. old 5:()()'{):00 pm Purple, Brown & Black Belts 6:00-7:00 pm 1stl3rd Fridays Kumite 6:30-7:30 pm 2ndl4lh Fridays Weapcns 6:30-7:30 pm 51529-1. Jure 51529-A July 51529-B August 51529-C September 51529-0 October 51529-E November Summer 2006 Herculean 33 �Senior Services HERCULES ON-GOING ACTIVITIES SENIOR CENTER 111 CIVIC DRIVE (510)799-8219 Friends, Food, Fun and Companionship is what the Hercules Older Adult Program is all about. Join us for a day of activities or just come and relax for a while. You will be warmly welcomed by ourvolunteerslaffwhen you stop in to viSIT our oenter. The Heroules Older Adult program and support servioes are available to adults 50 and over. Our activities and programs welcome participation by adults of all ages on a spaoe available basis. These servioes include classes, day trips, nutrition servioes, health screening servioes, multi-cultural enrichment, and much, much more! We strive to ensure a physically and emotionally comfortable environment for all, as well as encouraging socialization with peers. Please drop in and say hello to ourslaff and volunteers Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Janet Bewley, Senior Center Coordinator/Special Events Coordinator - I have worked for the City of Hercules for 5+ years. In addition to preparing special events, I provide social, educational, health and recreational programs for older adults (50+) . I love working with older adults and feel blessed that I had grandparents and great grandparents. BINGO!!!! Welcome Back Bingo!!! Come join us for a fun evening of Bingo at the Hercules Senior Center. Evening bingo is held on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Location: Time: Days: Hercules Senior Center 111 Civic Drive, Hercules Doors open at 6:00pm Games start at 7:00pm 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month Bingo is open to the public. Adults ages 18 and up, NO MINORS PLEASE! DAY & EXTENDED TRIPS! We have day and extended trips! Please come by the Senior Centerto pick up an informational flyer. 34 Summer 2006 Herculean MONDAYS TaiChi Computer Classes Low Impact Exercise Goodie Store Lunch 8:00am - 9:00am 9:00am - 2:30pm 9:00am 11:00am 11:45am TUESDAYS Tai-Chi Art Class Lunch 8:30am 10:00am 11:45am WEDNESDAYS Beads and Things High Rollers Card Club Lunch Yuei Ji Dance Class Chi Gung Class 10:00am 9:00am -4:00pm 11:45am 1:OOpm -3:00pm 3:00pm-4:00pm THURSDAYS TaiChi High Rollers Card Club Lunch Bingo 8:00am 9:00am -4:00pm 11:45am 1:00pm FRIDAYS TaiChi Low Impact Exercise Bingo For Goodies Lunch 8:00am 9:00am 10:30am 11:45am -t 'Hercules Senior Center is the host to the C.C. Cafe Monday through Friday: suggested donation is $2.00for ages 60 and older. For ages 59 and younger suggested donation is $3.75. Reservation must be made one day in advanoe before 12:30pm. LOOKING FOR OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS ....CHECK OUT OUR RECREATION, SPORTS \ AND FITNESS '\ SECTIONS FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING BALLROOM DANCING, SOFTBALL,JAZZERCISE,GOLF AND TENNIS! �Senior Services HERCULES COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE - TUESDAY JULY 11, 2006 The next Hercules Community Blood Drive is scheduled for Tuesday, July 11,2006 from 1:30pm-7:30pm located at 111 Civic Drive, Hercules; City HalVSeniorCenter. Schedule an appointment online at\W\IW.BeADonor.com (HERCULES84), orcall (510) 79S8219. In order to give blood you must be 17 years or older, weigh no less than 110 Ibs., and enjoy general health. HICAP HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING ADVOCACY PROGRAM Did your HMO increase your monthly premium from $10 to $20, $30 or more per month? Having problems with a denial of payment by Medicare? Do you know that starting February 1st you can use your Medicare Card at participating pharmacies and save 10 to 47% on prescription drugs? If you want answers to these questions and many more, call and make a HICAP appointment. Counseling sessions are free and confidential. A trained experienced counselor is available on the 1st Monday of each month at the Hercules Senior Centerirom 9:00-11 :00 am, call (510) 799-8219. NOTARY SERVICE The Hercules Senior Center has a certified notary that is available on the Third Thursday of the month please call for an appointment at (510) 799-8219, there are special rates for Seniors. COMPUTER CLASS Computers are available with DSL for 50 + Older Adults for practice or to retrieve your email. Please call prior to using the computers. POOL TABLE The Pool Table is available Monday, Tuesday and Friday. TIme: 1:OOpm to 5:00pm Free BLOOD PRESSURE Get your blood pressure taken by one of our finest Rodeo !Hercules Fire Fighters on the Second Wednesday of each month! Ca1l79S8219 for more information. C.C.CAFE VA FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HEALTH CARE AND DAILY LIVING Financial Assistance from the VA for Health Care and Daily Living Assistance. Qualifying Veterans can apply for a wide range of health and long term services. In a nutshell, VA Aid and Assistance helps veterans and surviving spouses who require regular help with eating, dressing, bathing , toileting and medications. To obtain assistance you must have at least two of these requirements to qualify. Qualified Veterans are those who are a war veteran with 90 days of active duty, one day at the beginning orending during a period of war. Asurviving spouse is eligible if the marriage ended by death and not divorce. For more information , contact the Veterans Administration at (800) 827-1 000; \W\IW.va.gov;\W\IW.vba.va.gov All people 60 and over get out olthe house and have something nutritious to eat. Live healthier, socialize and have a little fun while you're at it. Visit Hercules C.C. Cafe at the Senior Center, 111 Civic Drive, Monday through Friday at 11 :30 am. The big lunch is served for a suggested donaUon of $2.00. That's the best deal in town! Call (510) 799-8219 a day in advance before 12:30 pm for reservations. Your first meal is on us! Enroll with Westcat at (510) 724-7433 forfree transportation to C.C. Cafe. Give it a try. You won't regret it! For "Meals on Wheels" contact Dolores Morales at (51 0) 499-3600. FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR THEEDERLY Free legal assistance for the ederly from Contra Costa Legal Service. The first Tuesday of each month. Appointments will be scheduled between 10:00am to 2:00pm. Please call for appointments at (51 0) 799-8219. Summer 2006 Herculean 35 �Youth Services BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE FEES The following fees are effective for 05-06 school year at Hanna Ranch, Lupine and Ohlone Child Care Centers. These fees are based upon a four week billing period and do not include holidays and scheduled In-service (non-student) days. "Multi-Child 10% Discount for all Children's Programs - 10% discount on total program fees for families with two or more children enrolled in the same program. 15% of fees to be used for facility construction and maintenance. (All fees are subject to change.) Five~Day Grades1-S $124 Res/$ 155 Non-Res $62 Res/$78 Non-Res $214 Res/$268 Non-Res $285 Res/$356 Non-Res Grades 1-5 $75 Res/$94 Non-Res $38 Res/$47 Non-Res $128 Res/$160 Non-Res $171 Res/$214 Non-Res Care Care 6:30am-8:30am Care 7:30am-8:30am Dismissal to 5:30pm Dismissal to 6:30pm Three-Day Care AM Care 6:30am-8:30am AM Care 7:30am-8:30am Dismissal to 5:30pm Dismissal to 6:30pm Late Payment Fee: $30 for late payments received after the 1st of the month $40 Annual Registration Fee $2 per minute/per child - If child is picked up after the registered pick up time. Registration Fee: Late Pick-Up Fee: KINDER PROGRAM The Kinder Program is for children attending Kindergarten. These fees are based on a four week billing period. Five-Day Care AM AM PM PM Care Care Care Care 6:30am-8:30am 7:30am-8:30am Dismissal-5:30pm Dismissal-6:30pm Late Payment Fee: Reg istration Fee: Late Pick-Up Fee: Payment Due by the 15th Kinder $124 Res/$155 Non-Res $62 Res/$78 Non-Res $392 Res/$490 Non-Res $463 Res/$579 Non-Res Three-Day Care Kinder AM AM PM PM $75 Res/$94 Non-Res $38 Res/$47 Non-Res $21 4 Res/$268 Non-Res $278 Res/$348 Non-Res $30 for late payment received after the 1st of the month $40 Annual Registration Fee $2 per minutes/per child of each month. See next page for Tiny Tot Fees Robin Williams - Lupine Child Care Coordinator -I oversee the Lupine Child CarelTinyTots and Summer Camp. I have worked with the City of Hercules since 1998. I devote my time to promoting a positive and fostering environment for the children in my program. Gwendolyn Windham - Ohlone Child Care Coordinator -I oversee the Ohlone Child Care and Summer Camp. "My molto is "for the children". I've worked for the City of Hercules for 5+ years. Dedicated to keeping children in a safe nurturing environment. My goal is to prepare children for their future. 36 Care 6:30am-8:30am Care 7:30am-8:30am Care Dismissal-5:30pm Care Dismissal-6:30pm Summer 2006 Herculean Beverly Dupree - Hanna Ranch Child Care Coordinator - She manages the Hanna Ranch Child CarelTinyTots and Summer Camp. Employed with the City of Hercules since June 1998, She dedicates herself to caring for the children and making sure they are in a safe and encouraging environment. 'Fees subject to change, with 30 day notice �I, Youth Services Lupine Day Camp/Grades K-2 Lupine Childcare Center at 1905 Lupine. Lupine Child Care is very excited to announce a fun filled summer of activities and events. In 10 short weeks we will have Ice-cream Socials, Magic Acts, Water Slides, Local explorations, and many other games and adventures. We even have our own "Jammin Jeannie" hosting the "Second Annual Wacky Olympics." We will be offering Aerobics with the children to theirfavorite summertime tunes, and, of course, our Tuesday and Thursday adventure to the Community Swim Center for a refreshing afternoon of swimming. Don't take the chance of your child missing out on a summer filled with fun adventures. Keep their minds and bodies active during the summer months!! Come join the fun. Contact Robin Williams at (51 0) 799-8259. Ohlone Day Camp/Grades 3-5 Ohlone Childcare Center at 1616 Pheasant. Ohlone Summer camp provides the perfect kid-friendly day camp setting located within walking distance to Refugio Valley Park, Ohlone field, Tennis courts, Rite Aide, Round Table Pizza, Albertsons, McDonald and much more. Trained staff plans a variety of fun, educational and hands-on arts, crafts and games in ari conditioned classrooms. Exciting field trips to Water World, Scandia, Exploratorium, Golden Skate, Lake Anza, Jelly Belly Factory, Oakland Zoo, parks and local stores/restaurants will be part of the camping experience as well as yummy snacks, delicious BBO's, swimming, sports, music, arcade games, and otherfun-filled activities and events. Don't have your child miss outon this summer adventure camp! Register your child todayl Contact Gwen Windham for more information, at (51 0) 799-8224. 'Please note that all childcare/summer camp fees are subject to change. All field trips are a separate fee that has to be paid in full at the time of registration. Five Day Program Core: 8:30am - 5:30pm Extended: 6:30am-6:30pm Three Day Program Core: 8:30am - 5:30pm Extended: 6:30am-6:30pm Resident $127.00 $140.00 Resident $76.00 $83.00 Non-Resident $159.00 $175.00 Non-Resident $95.00 $104.00 Hanna Ranch Planet Youth Summer Camp Grades 6-9 Hanna Ranch Child care Center at 2480 Refugio Valley Road. Our friendly counselors will keep you entertained all day. If you're looking for the ultimate summer challenge come "Kick It" with us! Its the thing to do! We have a Fitness & Wellness Program, movies, arts & crafts, guest performers & entertainment, swimming, open gym, fitness center, field trips, sports tournaments and barbeques. $20.00 deposit required for each week reserved. Deposit is credited to weekly payment. 'Fees are subject to change. 'These fees are based on a weekly billing cycle. You will NOT receive bills during Summer Camp sessions. The $20.00 deposits are non-refundable for weeks that your child does not attend. There will be a $20.00 late payment fee for payments made on Fridays. All payments are due each Thursday prior to the registered week. Core 8:30am-5:30am 5 Day $177.00 Res/$190.00 Non-Res 3 Day $126.00 Res/$145.00 Non-Res Extended 6:30am-6:30pm 5 Day $190.00 Res/$205.00 Non-Res $133.00 Res/$154.00 Non-Res 3 Day 'Planet Youth field trip packages are automatically included in the Program. No refunds will be given if you DO NOT want your child to attend the field trips. Summer 2006 Herculean 37 �Youth Services THE CITY OF HERCULES TINY TOT PROGRAM Make your child's fi rst learning experience a happy and memorable one with the City of Hercules Tiny Tot Program. Our Tiny Tot Program offers 2 phases of learn ing adventures to prepa re your child for their upcoming years in elementary school. Little Learners: Age 3 (by December 2nd). This program provides socialization skills, self help skills, and fi ne/gross motor skills. This is a 2 day program that is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am-11 :OOam. (Child must be completely potty trained to be in this program) Pre-K Program: Age 4 (by December 2nd). This program was designed to prepare your child for Kindergarten. Your child will continue to work on their socialization skills, self-help skills, and fine/gross motor skills, in addition to following directions and assistance with their writing skills. This is a 3 day program that is held on Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays from 9:00am12:00pm. (Child must be completely potty trained to be. in this program) Both programs offer Circle Time Activities, Arts and Crafts, Story Time, Recreational Fun , Cooking Projects and some Academic Skills. Priority Registration Begins: May 15, 2006 Public Registration Begins: May 30, 2006 at 9:00am Registration Location : Community/Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road Hercules, CA 94547 (51 O) 799-8291 For more information on this fun learning experi ence for your child, please call Robin Williams at Lupine Child Care Site at (510) 799-8259. Little Learner Program (TITH) 9:00am - 11 :OOam $67 Res/$84 Non-Res Pre-K Program (MlWLF) 9:00am-12:00pm $152 Res/$1 90 Non-Res REGISTRATION: *Fees subject to change, with 30 day notice 38 Summer 2006 Herculean BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM, THE. S.P.o.T., WITH TUTORING AVAILABLE! Keep on top of their grades!! TH.E. SPO.T. is just th e place to be to get help with those challenging homework assignments and socialize with your peers in an exhilarating, fun , safe environment. Our skillful, trained Homework Specialists are there to provide assistance in all areas. In addition to our homework club, a credentialed teacher will provide small group on-site tutoring for an additional fee of $10.00 per session . The sessions consist of one hour per week. Staff provides arts & crafts, sports and a variety of activities and events catered exclusively for 6th, 7th and 8th graders. For more information, please call Janine Shaheed at (510) 799-829 1 or (510) 7998294. Members of this exclusive group will participate and be challenged with various activities: Advanced Homework Assistance Small Group On-site Tutoring (Credentialed Teacher) Sports Activities (Basketball , Volleyball, Coed games, etc.) Arts & Crafts Weekly Clubs (Chess, Music & Dance, Crafts, etc.) Computer Resource Accessibility - Teen Resource Center Local Field Trips, Special Events & Activities Location: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules Dates: 08/28-06/10 Registration Fee: $40.00 - One Time Fee in addition to the regular monthly bills. 3 Day Program 6:30am-8:30am 7:30am-8:30am Dismissal to 5:30pm Dismissal to 6:30pm $75 Res/$94 Non Res $38 Res/$4 7 Non Res $128 Res/$160 Non Res $171 Res/$214 Non Res 5 Day Program 6:30am-8:30am 7:30am-8:30am Dismissal to 5:30pm Dismissal to 6:30pm $124 Res/$155 Non Res $ 62 Res/$78 Non Res $214 Res/$268 Non Res $285 Res/$356 Non Res �Dedicated to providing you the best customer service and loan program to suit your needs. We will take the time to walk you through the entire loan process and make sure all of your questions are answered. Understaning that every client is unique and no two loan scenarios are the same, we pride ourselves in qualifying less than perfect credit into the house of your dreams or lower your current monthly payments. RATES AS LOW AS 1 % REFINANCING / DEBT CONSOLIDATION 1 15, 3040, 4 5 YEAR FIXED RATES 3, 5, 7 OR 10 YEAR LOANS INTEREST ONLY LOANS INVESTMENT PROPERTY LOANS CONSTRUCTION LOANS FRIST TIME BUYERS PROGRAMS EQUITY LINE OF CREDIT COMMERCIAL LOANS FIXED & ADJUSTABLE LOANS LOW CREDIT SCORE? NO PROBLEM! Jnue6t~ 6{jjf'JCea/In tn ~eu!e6/ WO{~ elwiee ~699, 000 Bargai n- priced to sell fast ' Both with excellent locations and HUGE backyards! 2160 REDWOOD -4 BEDROO MS -2.5 BATHS -2327 SO FT HOUSE - 737 1 SO FT LOT - - 163 BEACHNUT DR - 4 BEDROOMS - 3 BAT HS -2327 SO FT HOU SE - 13072 SO FT LOT "ON ~ 54 - y~ Leal ~td faMt 't - - -- - - - ----- --- -- - - - - - - - - - -- - H~ ~ P1-tW~" �JU ST LI STED! Gorgeous HomE in t he Promenade Development by-The- Bay. 1027 M ain St., H ercul" Pr iced at $975,000 Discover this gorgeous home in the Promenade Developm ent by the waterfront. Luxuriates in fabulous hardwood floors thro ughout (upstairs/downstairs), Grand masterplan with an exc lusive fine dining area overlooking the formal receiving r.oom. Gourmet kitchen w ith all steel- top of the line appl iances. Dua l French doors leads you to a beautiful and p r ofessiona l finished l andscaping. Spacious fami l y room with gas fireplace surrounds with a beautiful custom mantel. Upgraded crown mo ldings & Andersen dual pane windows throughout. Relax in a comfortable front deck area. This home has an additional detached Au pair quarters in the back with one master suite, one full bath, full kitchen, living room area, three car attached/detached garage, and a private driveway entrance. Call Rose Preci ado at 510- 385 - 5359 for more detai I s. �Let the real estate professionals at Legacy Homes be your first choice for the Sale or Purchase of your next property in Hercules and the West County Area. HER YOLIR NEW HERCLILES NEIGHEORS! Introducing Alberto and "T" Bernal oUr savvy and knowledgeable team's experience in this dynamic local market continues to benefit our clientele with high returns on listing sales and skillful home purchase negotiations. Call or stop by and visit us today! We are conveniently located in the Hercules Shopping Plaza near Starbucks! 327 CALAIS DR., PINOLE Gorgeous 3-Bed/ 2-Ba Single-Family Extensively Updated! Priced at only $515,000! Introducing Danny and Lisa Louie Introducing the Cardenas Family 1048 BAYWOOD LN., HERCULES Elegant 3-Bed/ 2.5 BA in Hercules Waterfront area! Offered at $699,000 �PRICED AT $438,000 112 S. WI LDWDOD, HERCULES Beautiful condominium with excellent location in the Village Parkway development. (corner lot unit) This charmi ng 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths condo has new interior paint, seperate laundry cI oset, fi repl ace in I i vi n9 room full kitchen appliances, and a two car detached garage. Enjoy a clean community I pool for the summer! Call now! Charming one story home w ith RV Parking, this beautiful 4 bedrooms 2 full baths home is in immacu late condition, premium lot of over 1/ 2aCTe in size, tile flooring,excellent location, huge potential to build another home in the back, gas fireplace i n the fami Iy room, separate formal living room overlooking a serene hillside view, wood deck leading to total exclusivity of the backyard, A MUST SEE! Completely Renovated! Beautiful two story townhouse with 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, excel I ent I acati on, u pgr aded maTbl e and [aminated flooring with cherry color finished, new marble fireplace surround, new carpet with neutral color, beautiful new interior paint, new mirror closets, gorgeous granite kitchen countertops, community pool, and much more. This isa perfect 10+. Don't miss it. Marcus Hom Deborah Davis Prisclla S. Lee PRICED AT $389,950 228 SUNSET, HERCULES Bravo Developmentl 2 bedroom and 2 bath . condom ini um in immaculat e condition, excell ent l ocation, walk to Hannah Ranch Elementary School and nearby community I , park, upgraded hardwood floor in the living room and hallway, upgadetileflooringin the kitchen and baths, private deck and one car attached garage. Total sq. ft. 988, year built 1989, HDA DUES S188 / Month. This one won't last, hurry ca ll Nick now for more detai ls. PRICED ONLY AT $299,950 810 OAK GROVE, CONCORD Why rent when you can own this stunning condominium, 1 bedroom and 1 bath, located in the borderline of Pleasant Hill / Walnut Creek/ Concord. Minutes away to nearby Trader Joe's and Star bucks. Upgraded tile flooring throughout, beaut iful and spacious floorplan with dual gas fireplace in the dining and living room area. Great Buy! Call Rose or Nick now for more detail s. ONLY AT $287,000 3 EMBARCADERO, OAKLAND Portobello Development! Own this one of a kind condom inium by Jack London Square. Walking distance to quaint restaurants in the Pier. upgraded hardwood floor. top notch Formica kitchen countertop, custom kitchen cabinets, upgraded kitchen appliances, community pool-spa-exercise room. gated parking, secured front entrance, partial vi ew of the Bay from a private deck, spacious 1 bedroom and 1 bath w ith newer interior paint. Todd Lee Jinni Peckham �TeenIYouth Programs TY.C. PRESENTS ... AMERICAN RED CROSS BABYSITTER'S TRAINING Janine Shaheed, TeenlYouth Coordinator - I oversee the Teen/Youth Council (TY.C.), Programs and TH .E. S.P.O.T. program. Employed with the City of Hercules since 1999, I began my services here as Community Events Specialist. I have since moved on to a greater passion, working wi th th e TeenlYouth population ofthis community. My goal is to provide unique activities forTeenlYouths and to provide them with a safe and healthy place to go after school hours. ATTENTIONT.Y.C. MEMBERS!!! Every year dedicated Teen /Youth Council Members complete a year of Community Services hours. The City of Hercules will host the TY-C. Award Ceremony on July 29, 2006, 6:00pm-10:00pm, at the Hercules Senior Center. Please R.S.VP. to Janine Shaheed at (510) 799-8294. TYC. & NEW CALIFORNIA ARTS & DEVELOPMENT, INC. PRESENTS .. .5UMMER VIDEO PRODUCTION PROGRAM! "Spectrum of the Arts" is now offering a 9 week Video summer program. Teens will learn Video Production and Desktop Publishing. Also, teens will produce their own documentary production, and learn how to perform in front ofa camera. Instructor: Location: Fees: Time: Days: Anthony Dominick Hercules Community Center/Resource Rm. $125.00 - 1st 4 week session $135.00 - 2nd 5 week session 3:00pm-5:00pm Tuesday & Thursday 41611-A 41611·B 06/13-07/06 07/11-08/10 4 week session 5 week session The purpose of the American Red Cross babysitter's training course is to provide individuals, ages 11 to 15, with the information and skills necessary to provide safe and responsible care for children in the absence of parents or adult guardians. This training will help participants develop skills in leadership and professionalism, basic care, safety and safe play, and first aide. For more information , please call (510) 799-8294 or 799-8291. Date: Days: Registration Deadline: Time: Location: Fees: 06/19,06/20,06/21 MonfTueslWed June 7, 2006 8:30am - 4:00pm Break: 1hour Hercules Swim Center $65.00 Residents $70.00 Non-Residents $40.00 TY.C. Members 52001-A TY.C. PRESENTS SUMMER DRIVERS EDUCATION, BY SAFESTWAY DRIVING SCHOOL, INC. This Driver's Education class is provided by Safestway Driving School. Attendance is mandatory for all classes within a session to obtain a permit. Students are required to be 15 years of age or older (must be 15 1/2 years of age in order to apply for a learner's permit at the DMV) . Pre-registration is required. Walk-ins will not be accepted. For more information, please call (510) 799-8294 or 799-8291. Location: Time: Minimum: Fees: Hercules Community Center 8:30am-3:40pm Break: 30 minute lunch 20/Maximum 40 $95 Res/$1 00 Non-R, 21600-A 21600-B 2160O-C 06/19-06/22 07/10-07/13 07/31-08/03 'No class on 06/27 - Make up class on 06/28 ' No class on 07/04 Summer 2006 Herculean 39 �TeenNouth Programs MATH, PRE-ALGEBRA, ALGEBRA II II AND TRIGONOMETRY TUTORSUMMER SUMMER! These classes are designed to meet the needs of school-age students grades 3rd - 12th who are in need of advanced math homework assistance. It will be held 2 hours each session 1 day per week for four weeks. Students are required to take notes during each session , responsible for homework assigned , and given a test after each chapter. For more information, please call (510) 799-8291. Supply list for each class is as follows: Pencils, Erasers, Paper, & Spiral Notebook. Karen Wang Hercules Community Center/Resource Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road Fees: $120.00 (Plus a one time $5.00 Registration Fee) total of $125.00 for first session only. 2nd session $120.00 Instructor: Location: 3rd - 8th Grade Math (Math - Pre Algebra, Algebra I) 21610-A Session 1: 07/11-08/01 10:00am-12:00pm 21610-8 Session 2: 08/08-08/22 10:00am-12:00pm Algebra/Geometry/Algebra II 1:00pm-3:00pm 21608-A Session 1: 07/03-07/24 21608-8 Session 2: 07/31-08/21 1:DOpm-3:00pm ......... ,. T.YC, SUMMER TEEN APPRENTICE PROGRAM- 9TH - 12TH GRA DERS The City of Hercules T.YC. is now introducing a new Teen Apprentice Program. You will learn to write a resume, focus on goals to help provide enjoyable and rewarding experiences thatfosteryourgrowlh and development as a future employee. You will learn punctuality, presentation, dependability, positive attitude, integrity, honesty, patience, and how to be a team player. You will work side by side with today's professionals at the Child Cares Centers, Aquatics, Concessions, Sports, Office and Resource Center as a Teen Apprentice. Having this experience under your resume could lead to future jobs with the City of Hercules. Location: Time: Fees: Instructor: 21619-A Hercules Community Center-Resource Ctr 11 :00am-4:00pm - subject to changes $455.00 (1 0 week session) Janine Shaheed MoniWedrThurs 06/13-08/17 Tuesday-Instruction Day MoniWedrThur - Apprentice training at designated locations. 40 Summer 2006 Herculean Then visit our W e bsite a nd Registe r O n-l ine @ w w w.c i.herc u le s. ca .us (510)799-8291 Community/ Swim Center 2 00 I Refugio Valley Road �TeenIYouth Programs T.Y.C. & COACH VEE PRESENTS THE NEW EAST BAY ALL-STAR CHEER AND DANCE FOR 9TH 12TH GRADERS Have you ever wanted to be a part of a cheerleading squad or dance team? Doyou wantto know what it is like to compete at a regional and nationalievel? Ifso, this program is for you! Join us fora ten week cheer and dance intensive where you will experience everything from hip hop to stunts, dheers to tumbling, and everything in between! Come work with five time regional championship winner and professional hip hop choreographer, Coach Vee, to leam what it takes to be a true cheerleader, dancer, competitor and athlete! Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - OPEN HOUSE, at Hercules Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, CA. Come get a taste of what it is like to be a cheerleader and dancer. Learn a quick cheer/dance routine and watch an ESPN cheerieadingcompetition. Get a previewofwhatyou will be leaming over the next ten weeks! For more information, contact Janine Shaheed at (51 0) 799-8294 or call (510) 799-8291. T.Y.C. Tentative Events/Classes 2006-07 for 6th - 12th Graders Talent Show Ice Cream Social Computer Classes Friday Night Lights Summer Sounds Program Spectrum of the Arts Back-to-School Pool Party Spring Break and Summer Field Trips 7th Annual HaUoween Haunted House DEF ED Hip-HopfBreaking, MCing & DJing Location: TIme: Fees: Instructor: Hercules Community/Swim Center 1:00pm-3:00pm $455.00 (9 week session) Veronica Perez If you are interested in these activities or classes, please call (510) 799-8294 21617-A TuesMJed T.Y.C. BACK-TO-SCHOOL POOL BBQ PARTY 6TH-12TH GRADERS 06I20-DB/16 HERCULES LIBRARY CONNECTION! The City of Hercules has commenced a limited library service that is now available to Hercules residents. Residents are now able to pick up reserved books in the Computer Center, located at the Hercules Community/Swim Center. Library cardholders will have access to library databases, the collection of the County Library system via two new computerterminals; search the Internet and request materials. All requested materials are sent to the Community/Swim Center site for pick up. A new library book drop has now been installed and is open 24 hours outside the Community Center. Look for details about the availability of this exciting new service as they become available on the Contra Costa County Library's home page (www.ccclib.org), on flyers at nearby branch libraries and at the Hercules Swim Center. For more information, please call the Community/Swim Center at (51 0) 799-8291. 'Please allow 3-5 business days before picking up books. Teens, start ofthe new school year with a SPLASH! The City of Hercules TeenlYouth Council presents the T.Y.C. Back-toSchool Pool BBQ Party for 6th-12th Graders. Come join in on the fun in the sun! Location: Date: TIme: Fees: Hercules Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road August 19, 2006 6:00pm-9:00pm $5.00 IN ADVANCE $7.00ATTHE DOOR BBQ Meal Deal: Burger or Hot Dog, Chips, Soda - $5.00 NOTE: Tickets can be purchased at the Hercules Swim Center front office. For more information, please call (51 0) 799-8291. Summer 2006 Herculean 41 �.., TUJIIS .,GJII'T SIT A IIGMI! .,uIUJile Till! SUMMI!I! en GUT G' TGWJII AJII., SleJII UI' 'GI Till! JIII!W TI!I!JII SUMMI!I TIll'S. .,GJII'T MIS! GUT! SleJII UI' JIIGW! Six Flags Great America June 23, 2006 Deadline 1o Register: June 19,2006 7:30am-return at 6:00pm Min. 26 Max 50 $75.00 Residents $70.00 T.Y.C Members 21620-A Trip: Date: Time: Fees: Code: Trip: Sallta Cruz Beach Boardwalk June 30,2006 Deadline to Register: JUlie 26,2006 8:00am-relurn at 6:00pm Min. 26 Max 50 565.00 Residents S50.00 T. Y.c. Members 21620-B Date: Time: Fees: Code: Trip: Date: Time: 111alibu July 07, 2006 Deadline to Register: July 3,2006 8:00um-return at 6:00pm Min.26 Max. 50 $65.00 Residents $50.00 T. Y.C Members 21620-C Fee.'Ii: Code: Trip: WaterWorld July 14, 2006 Deadline to Register: July 10,2006 8:00um-return at 6:00pm Mill. 26 Max 50 $65.00 Residents $50.00 T.Y.C Members 21620-D Dale: Time: Fees: Code: Trip: Date: Time: Scandia Family Center July 21,2006 Deadline to Register: July 17,2006 8:00am-return at 6:00pm Min. 26 Max. 50 $55.00 T. Y.C Members $65.00 Residents 21620-£ Fees: Code: Trip: Date: Time: Pier 39 Code: July 28,2006 Deadline to Register: July 24, 2006 8:00am-return at 6:00pm Min. 26 Max. 50 $25.00 Residents 520.00 T.Y.C Members 21620-F Trip: Date: Time: Fees: Code: Six Flags Marine World August 4, 2006 Deadline: July 31, 2006 8:00am-relurn a16:00pm Min. 26 Max. 50 $65.00 Residents 555.00 T.Y.C Members 21620-G Fees: For more information or to register, please call (510) 799-8291 42 Summer 2006 Herculean �TeenIYouth Programs & RAM ANA VIEIRA CIlY OF HERCULES TEEN/ PRESENTS... YOUTH COUNCIL "SPECTRUM OF THE ARTS" The TeenlYouth Council is busy helping with Community "TEENS TAKE CENTER STAGE" Activities and Events. Our active Teens and Youths are demonstrating leadership skills, teamwork through their FOR9TH - 12TH GRADERS participation in such events as making presentations ~ nd T .Y.C. "Teens Take Center Stage" A 9- Week Summer Camp exploring the performing arts. "Have you ever thought what it would be like to audition for the next school play or American Idol, or Modeling Agency or Movie Director and feel great about your performance?" This 9-Week Summer Camp course is designed to help students acoomplish their individual goals of learning what it takes to be the best in the industry. Students will master the art of auditioning process, gain oonfidence and self-esteem with performance techniques, including microphone, vocal exercises and vocal technique for the singer, improvisational techniques forthe actor, dance technique for the dancer, model industry tips for the model and creative break through for the writer. Director: Ramana Vieira is a Bay Area entertainer with two records released one on the way. She also wrote and performed her song, "United In Love" for the 2006 WinterOlympics in Torino, Italy. She is an accomplished songwriter, singer and is a graduate of "The American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. She has been an extra in films with a cast of Robin Williams, Barbra Streisand, Cuba Gooding Jr. and SigourneyWeaver. Time: Fees: Instruetor: Ohlone Community Center 190 Turquoise Drive 9:00am-12:00pm $455.00 Ramana Vieira 21618-A TuesfThurs Location: 06/13-08/01 reports to our City Council and Community Service Commission. Some of the current citywide events and prOjects the TeenlYouth Council are working on are building a TEEN CENTER, The Senior Citizens Pre-Mother Day Luncheon/Fashion Show, TYC Haunted House, Summer Just Kickin' It LeadershipfTheatrical/Summer Camp, 28th Annual Cultural Festival and much more. This successful program recruits active members from the Hercules Middlel High School and Hercules residents. If you enjoy working in your oommunity and are great with making decisions for your peers, this is the program for you. All members must be 6th12th graders, a resident of Hercules or attending the Hercules MiddlelHigh School. If you are interested in getting to know more about the TeenlYouth Council, you may attend our meetings held at the Hercules TeenlYouth Resource Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road , Hercules, on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 3:00pm-4:00pm (during the school year). Due to the popularity of this innovative group, we are currently enlisting City of Hercules teen and youth volunteers. If interested, you can join now and apply for membership for the next term of September 1,2005 through June 30, 2006. The TeenlYouth Council in-coming new officers for the year 2005-2006 are listed below: President: Monica Assistant President: Pilar & Julie First Vice President: Gwynne Second Vice President: Shabreka Treasurer: Lan Secretary: Katherine Corresponding: Tiffany TYC Council Assistant: Christine Summer 2006 Herculean 43 �Sports & Fitness Sports'& Fitness - For more ,riformatfon, please caJl (510) 799-8295"'~~/, , / ,>'0~~ I _, _ TEEN BOYS BASKETBALL LEAGUE 13-16 YEAR OLDS The league is open to boys ages 13 to 16 years old with beginner to advanced skill levels, The Teen Basketball program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball, with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills, as well as improving hand-eye coordination, More experienced players should improve in each of these skills, League fees include the following: a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, a round of league games and playoffs, referees, and awards at the conclusion of the single elimination playoffs. The league is open to boys between the ages of 13-16, with beginner to advanced skill levels, Participants must provide a copy oftheir birth certificate at the time of registration. There will be an informational meeting to discuss the rules and regulations on Friday, June 16, 2006 at 6:30pm at the Community/Swim Center. There wi ll be four practice sessions offered. Depending upon which coach chooses the player will determine what days your practices will be held, Practices wi ll be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00-5:00pm , 5:00-6:00pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 4:00-5:00pm, and 5:00-6:00pm, Games will be played on Fridays and on Saturdays mornings, with each team usually playing one game per week, All Playoff games will be played during weekdays. Playoffs will begin on the Monday following the last game of the season. Game times and days may change, depending on how many participants are registered and how many teams are created, For more information call the Sports Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at 799-8295, Location: Fees: Days: 21706-A 21706-B Community/Swim Center-Gymnasium 2001 Refugio Valley Road $86 Res/$98 Non-Res Monday/Wednesday or T uesdayfThursday 06/19-08/18 4:00pm-5:00pm 06/19-08/18 5:00pm.j):00pm ' For more information, call the Sports Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at(51 0)799-8295. 'Fees subject to change, with 30 day notice 44 Summer 2006 Herculean Brandon Ikeda, Sports/Facility Coordinator- I am responsible for coordinating the sports programs and facility rentals for patrons, non-profits and HOA groups, I have been employed with the City of Hercules for 6 years, and during my tenure I graduated from the California State University of Sacramento with a Bachelor of Science in Recreation and City Management My motto "The only difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra!" "EXPANDED HORIZONS" SUMMER BASKETBALL FUN! This camp "Expanded Horizons" will provide a comprehensive fundamentals oriented basketball experience! Targeting youths in the Hercules community and immediate areas, Instruction will include drill stations, classroom discussion and later incorporate scrimmages and game situational play, The camp will last five days and be limited to the first 40 participants who sign-up, Participants wi ll be provided with a T-Shirt and a BBQ on the last day olthe camp, For more infonmation , please call the Sports Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at (510) 799-8295, Dates/Location: Fee: 21715-C 21715-0 21715-A 21715-B 21715-E Community Center OR Hercules Middle School Gym (To Be Determined) $75 Res/$80 Non-Res Mon-Fri 06/26-06/30 Mon-Fri 07/24-07/28 (Co-Ed 9 to 12 years old) Mon-Fri 06/12-06/16 Mon-Fri 07/10-07/14 (Co-Ed 5 to 8 years old) Mon-Fri 08/07-08/11 (Girls 9 to 15 years old) 9:00am-12:00pm 9:00am-12:00pm 9:00arn-12:00pm 9:00am-12:00pm 9:00am-12:00pm �Sports & Fitness PEE WEE BASKETBALL LEAGUE . 7-9 YEAR OLDS The Pee Wee Basketball program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball, with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills, as well as improving hand-eye coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fees include the following: a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, one round of league games and a playoff at the end of the season, referees, and awards at the ccnclusion of the playoffs. The league is open to boys and girls between the ages 7-9, with beginner to advanced skill levels. The league must have a minimum of 40 participants enrolled to run the league, and a maximum of 80 participants will be admitted . There will be a Parent/Coach informational meeting to discuss the rules and regulations on Friday, September 8, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. at the Community/Swim Center. Please plan on attending this meeting. There will be four practice sessions offered. Depending upon which coach chooses the player will determine what days your practices will be held. Practces will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00-5:15pm, 5:00-6:15pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays, from4:00-5:15pm, and 5:00-6:15pm. Games will be played on Fridays and on Saturdays mornings, with each team usually playing one game perweek. All Playoff games will be played during weekdays. Playoffs will begin on the Monday following the last game of the season. Game times and days may change, depending on how many participants are registered and how many teams are created. For more information call the Sports Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at 799-8295. Location: Fees: Days: Community/Swim Center Gymnasium $86 Residents/$98 Non-Residents Monday/Wednesday or T uesday/Thursday 31708-A 31708-B 09/11-11/17 09/11-11 /17 4:00pm-5:00pm 5:00pm-6:00pm FALL CLASSICS MEN'S SOFTBALL LEAGUES MONDAY NIGHT LEAGUE In ccnjunction with the City of Pinole, the Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department is forming a Fall Softball League, being held at Fernandez Park. The Men's Softball League is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fees. Maximum roster size is 16, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sa nctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules. All umpires will be certified. League fees includes staff, league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, utility ccsts, insurance rates, team registration (USSSA), shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1st place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum of 4 (four) teams to run the league with a maximum of 6 (six) teams total. Manager's Meeting will be held on July 28, 2006 at 6:00pm. Individual players are encouraged to sign-up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information, call the Sports Coordinator at (510) 799-8295. DEADLINE FOR FEE AND TEAM ROSTERS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN JULY 25, 2005. Game Locations: Game Times: Fees: Fernandez Park 6:30pm, 7:45pm , & 9:00pm $575 ResidentTeam 11111-A 07131 -11106 Mon There is an additional $5 fee per non-residential team player. To qualify as resident, you must reside in Hercules or Pinole. Summer 2006 Herculean 45 �Sports & Fitness FALL CLASSICS CO-ED SOFTBALL LEAGUES TUESDAY NIGHT LEAGUE FALL CLASSIC MEN'S SOFTBALL LEAGUES WEDNESDAY NIGHT LEAGUE In conjunction with the City of Pinole, the Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department is forming a Fall Softball League, being held at Fernandez Park. The Co-Ed Softball League is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fees. Maximum roster size is 16, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules. All umpires will be certified. League fees includes staff, league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, utility costs, insurance rates, team registration (USSSA), shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1st place finishers during regular season play. In conjunction with the City of Pinole, the Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department is forming a Fall Softball League, being held at Fernandez Park. The Men's Softball League is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fees. Maximum roster size is 16, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules. All umpires will be certified. League fees includes staff, league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, utility costs, insurance rates, team registration (USSSA), shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1st place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum of 4 (four) teams to run the league with a maximum of 6 (six) teams total. Manager's Meeting will be held on July 28, 2006 at 6:00pm. Individual players are encouraged to sign-up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information, call the Sports Coordinator at (51 0) 799-8295. There must be a minimum of 4 (four) teams to run the league with a maximum of 6 (six) teams total. Manager's Meeting will be held on July 28, 2006 at 6:00pm. Individual players are encouraged to sign-up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information, call the Sports Coordinator at (51 0) 799-8295. DEADLINE FOR FEE AND TEAM ROSTERS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN JULY 25, 2005. DEADLINE FOR FEE AND TEAM ROSTERS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN JULY 25, 2005. Game Locations: Game Times: Fees: Femandez Park 6:30pm, 7:45pm, & 9:00pm $575 ResidentTeam Game Locations: Game Times: Fees: Femandez Park 6:30pm, 7:45pm, & 9:00pm $575 ResidentTeam 11111-E 07/01 -11/07 11111-8 07/02-11/08 Tues There is an additional $5 fee per non-residential team player. To qualify as resident, you must reside in Hercules or Pinole. 'Fees subject to change, with 30 day notice 46 Summer 2006 Herculean Wed There is an additional $5 fee per non-residential team player. To qualify as resident, you must reside in Hercules or Pinole. �Sports & Fitness FALL CLASSIC MEN'S SOFTBALL FALL CLASSIC MEN'S SOFTBALL LEAGUES FRIDAY NIGHT THURSDAY NIGHT LEAGUE LEAGUE In conjunction with the City of Pinole, the Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department is forming a Fall Softball League, being held at Fernandez Park. The Men's Thusday Night Softball League is designed for adults ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fees. Maximum roster size is 16, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules. All umpires will be certified. League fees includes staff, league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, utility costs, insurance rates, team registration (USSSA), shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1st place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum of 4 (four) teams to run the league with a maximum of 6 (six) teams total. Manager's Meeting will be held on July 28, 2006 at 6:00pm. Individual players are encouraged to sign-up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information , call the Sports Coordinator at (51 0) 799-8295. DEADLINE FOR FEE AND TEAM ROSTERS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN JULY25, 2005. Game Locations: Game Times: Fees: Fernandez Park 6:30pm, 7:45pm , & 9:00pm $575 ResidentTeam 11111-C 07/03-11 /09 Thur There is an additional $5 fee per non-residential team player. To qualify as resident, you must reside in Hercules or Pinole. In conjunction with the City of Pinole, the Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department is forming a Fall Softball League, being held at Fernandez Park. The Men's Softball League is designed for rnen ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fees. Maximum roster size is 16, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rul es. All umpires will be certified . League fees includes staff, league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, utility costs, insurance rates, team registration (USSSA), shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1st place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum of 4 (four) teams to run the league with a maximum of 6 (six) teams total. Manager's Meeting will be held on July 28,2006 at 6:00pm. Individual players are encouraged to sign-up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information, call the Sports Coordinator at (51 0) 799-8295. DEADLINE FOR FEE AND TEAM ROSTERS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN JULY 25,2005. Game Locations: Game Times: Fees: Fernandez Park 6:30pm, 7:45pm, & 9:00pm $575 Resident Team 11111'[) 07/04-11/10 Fri There is an additional $5 fee per non-residential team player. To qualify as resident, you must reside in Hercules or Pinole. Summer 2006 Hercul ean 47 �Sports & Fitness PEE-WEE TENNIS Pee-Wee Tennis is a comprehensive program designed to introduce children ages 4-6 to the game of tennis in a fun and rewarding way. By tailoring the equipment and size of the playing courts to the size, needs and athletic ability of children, the Pee-Wee Tennis program allows to learn the sport quickly and to have fun. Every element olthe Pee-Wee Tennis program has been created specifically for small players, from the court to the 21 inch rackets and the foam balls. Students must provide their own 21 inch racket. A minimum of3 participants must be enrolled in o rder for th e lesson to run, For more information, please call Brandon Ikeda, Sports Coordinator, at (510) 799-8295. 07111-08/01 08/08-08/29 09/05-09/26 10103-10/24 11705-G 11705-H 11705-1 11705-J Tues Tues Tues Tues Location: Fees: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $40 Res/$45 Non-Res (fee covers four lessons) 3:30pm-4:00pm 3:30pm-4:00pm 3:30pm-4:00pm 3:30pm-4:00pm TENNIS CAMP Lessons at several levels will be offered by long time local teaching pro Amado Lozano. The beginning level stresses instruction in the basic strokes: forehand, backhand, volley, overhand and serve. At the intermediate level , stroke improvement is still stressed and an added emphasis is placed on instruction and drills related to ball direction, court coverage, and keeping the ball in play.Students will play points and matches against one another, discuss conditioning and the potential for entering toumaments. For more information, please call Brandon Ikeda, Sports Coordinator, at (51 0) 799-8295. Location: Fees: Dates: Ages: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $65 Res/$70 Non-Res 24444-A Tues-Fri 1:30pm-3:30pm 48 06113-06/16 7 -14 years old Summer 2006 Herculean �Sports & Fitness ~ In !l! INDIVIDUAL TENNIS LESSONS OPEN GYM PASSES All individual lessons must be arranged with the instructor and fees paid at the Hercules CommunitylSwim Center. The beginning level stresses instruction in the basic strokes: forehand , backhand , volley, overhand and serve. At the intemnediate level, stroke improvement is still stressed and an added emphasis is placed on instruction and drills related to ball direction, court coverage, and keeping the ball in play. A minimum oftour (4) classes is required in order to enroll in individual tennis lessons The City of Hercules CommunitylSwim Center Complex has open gym passes available for residents and nonresidents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry, while the nonresident passes are for convenience only and are set at the regular drop-in rate. Open Gym Passes are valid throughout the year. For more information, please call Brandon Ikeda, Sports Coordinator, at (510) 799-8295. Location: Fees: Dynamite Pass 10 visits Adult $29 Res/$35 Non-Res Youth $17 Res/$23 Non-Res Avid Athlete 25 visits Adult $58 Res/$86 Non-Res Youth $43 Res/$58 Non-Res 11710-A Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $30 per 30 minute lesson/$35 Non-Res $50 per 60 minute lessonl $55 Non-Res SaUSun DatesfTimes TBA "Call to schedule date and time" TENNIS CLASSES Lessons at several levels will be offered by long time local teaching pro Amado Lozano. Students will play points and matches against one another, discuss conditioning and the potential for entering tournaments. A minimum of 3 participants must be enrolled fo r the lesson to run. For more information, please call Brandon Ikeda , Sports Coordinator, at (51 0) 799-8295. Location: Fees: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $50 Res/$55 Non-Res (fee covers four lessons) Beginner (Ages 7-14) 11701-G Mon 07/10-07/31 11701-H Mon 08/07-08/28 11701-1 Mon 09111-10102 11701-J Mon 10109-10/30 (Ages 14 and up) 11702-G Mon 07/10-07/31 11702-H Mon 08/07-08/28 11702-1 Mon 09111-10102 11702.J Mon 10109-1 0/30 Intermediate (All ages) 11703-G Tues 07/11-08/01 11703-H Tues 08/08-08/29 11703-1 Tues 09/05-09/26 11703-J Tues 10103-10124 Advanced (All ages) 11704-0 Tues 07111-08/01 11704-E Tues 08108-08129 11704-F Tues 09105-09126 11704.J Tues 10103-10/24 J AZZERCISE CLASS Jazzercise is a total body-conditioning program designed for everyone at every fitness level. Each 60 minute class of easy to follow fun choreography includes a gentle warm-up, 30-35 minute aerobic workout, muscle toning and strengthening segment with weights, and a stretch finale. The great cardiovascular workout with resistance training and stretching will increase your muscle tone, flexibil ity, balance, strength and endurance. The routines are choreographed to today's hottest music including Top 40, jazz, country, funk and classics. Jazzerlises 3:30pm-4:30pm 3:30pm-4:30pm 3:30pm-4:30pm 3:30pm-4:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 6 Jt. shows. Instructor: Location: Days: Fees*: 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm Sandra Colonna (510) 223-7466 CommunitylSwim Center Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 6:30pm Sat & Sun 9am $10 Walk-in (good for one class visit) $72/6-Week Pass $40/month EFT or Easy Fitness Ticket Classes designed for ALL fitness levels 'Joining Fees may apply 5:00pm-6:00pm 5:00pm-6:00pm 5:00pm-6:00pm 5:00pm-6:00pm Summer 2006 Herculean 49 �Sports & Fitness !~ ~ ~ I~ Ii ! I, Ii YOUTH & ADULT TABLE TENNIS This program is designed to provide competitive table tennis action for all youth/adults who want to improve their knowledge and skill of the game. The tennis tables used are approved by the U.S. Table Tennis Association and the International Table Tennis Federation. Join the crowd forthis exciting program for an annual membership fee and drop-in pass. For more information, please call Brandon Ikeda, Sports Coordinator, at (510) 799-8295. Play is supervised byregisteredvolunteers ofthe Hercules Table Tennis Program. Location: Days: Fees: Ohlone Community Center, 190Turquoise 7:00pm-10:00pm Fri Sat 1O:OOam- 4:00pm Adult Res $15/Non-Res $17 Youth Res $1 O/Non-Res $12 Annual Pre-Registration Membership Fee: 51559-A 51559-M 51559-B 51559-C 51559-D 51559-E Adults $20 Youth $10 Pre-Reg June July August September October BEGINNER BADMINTON (AGES 8-17) &ADULT (18 &UP) Students that sign up for this new class will learn the basics of Badminton, including game and tournament rules. Students will also leam and practioe the following; fonn, shots, movement, game strategy, and sportsmanship, all while gaining physical oonditioning. Students must provide their own badminton racket (intermediate or advanced is recommended). It is also recommended that students wear comfortable sports clothing and indoor tennis shoes. Location: Time: Instructor: Days: Community/Swim Center Sundays: 8pm-1 Opm/Wed: 7:45pm-1 Opm NonnanChan Sundays (Ages 8-17) - $24 Res/$32 Non-Res Wednesdays - $20 Res/$24 Non-Res Sundays 51533-L 51533-A 51533-B 51533-C Wednesday (Ages 18 +) 51534-L June 51534-A July 51534-B August 51534-C September 50 June July August September Summer 2006 Herculean i~: TENNIS FACILITIES AVAILABLE! Tennis Court Rules and Regulations signs are posted at all City tennis facilities. These tennis facilities are available to the public by rental pennit or on a first-come, first-serve basis. Hours and Fees Refugio Valley Tennis Complex: Refugio Valley Road & Pheasant Drive Weekday Weekend $5 Res/$6 Non-Res per hour/per court $7 Res/$8 Non-Res per hour/per court Except Mondays & Tuesdays from 3 to 7 pm and Saturdays 3 to 5 pm for City Lessons Foxboro Tennis Courts: 1025 Canterbury Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Woodfield Tennis Courts: 1919 Lupine Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Tennis Court Reservations Tennis court reservations are available to Hercules residents only; there is a one-hour minimum on all tennis court facilities. Reservations are accepted at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. For more information, please call (510)799-8295. Tournament Play: Recognized Community Organization $6/hour/court $14 ResI$17 Non-Res per hour/oour! Private Organizations $15 per hour/court Commercial Use Court Rules And Regulations: 1. Tennis shoes must be worn 2. Courts are available on a first come, first serve basis or by reservation 3. Drop-in play is limited to one hour and fifteen minutes 4. Waiting players must be present to hold position for play 5. Cour! reservations pre-empt non-reserved oour! play 6. City sponsored programs have priority 7. No food on tennis courts 8. No bike riding, roller skating or skateboarding on tennis courts 9. City sponsored lessons ONLY, no public instruction. 10. Tennis Tournaments by permit ONLY! 11. Tennis Court Rules And Regulations Will Be Enforced 12. No alcoholic beverages allowed at any park or courts. Call 799-8291 for further information. �Sports & Fitness CITY OF HERCULES 9-HOLE GOLF HERCULES FITNESS CENTER LEAGUE The City of Hercules Community/Swim Center welcomes you The length of the league will be determined by the number of teams that sign up. All participants must have an established NCGA handicap. If players do not have a handicap, one will be assigned , and adjusted . Sign up at the Hercules Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. A minimum of 8 two player teams and a maximum of 16 two player teams will be allowed. For more information please call the Sports Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at (510) 7998295. Applications are available althe Community/Swim Center. Deadline for rosters and fees is June 2, 2006. Location: Franklin Canyon Golf Course Highway 4 Hercules, CA 94547 to our Fitness Center! Our center is conveniently located at the Hercules Community/Swim Center, and is available for both residents and non-residents. Our fitness center has a variety of equipment such as: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Entry Fees: Green Fees: "$200 Per Team, paid in advance "$10 per person to walk "$15 per person to ride 21888-A 06/14-08/16 Wed EarlyTeeTime4 :30p-4:54p 21888-8 06/14-08/16 Wed Late Tee Time 5:00p-5:26p 'FEES MAY CHANGE WE ARE CURRENTLY TAKING INTEREST LISTS FOR DODGEBALL AND FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUES. IF INTERESTED PLEASE CALL (510) 799-8295. • You now can register at the comfort of your own home! Register Online @ www_ci_hercules_ca_us 'Fees subject to change, with 30 day notice 0 0 0 2 Treadmills 2 Cross Trainers 2 Bikes 1 Stairrnaster Smith Machine InclinelDecline Benches Dumbell Set (5 -75Ibs.) Lat PulldownIRow Combo Leg Ext/Curl Combo Biceptrricep Combo Multi-Press Machine PASSES You have the option of paying a daily drop-in rate or purchasing a 10 or 25 visit pass. These passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry, while the nonresident passes are for convenience only and are set at the regular drop-in rate. Fitness Center Passes are valid throughout the year. For more information, please call (5 10) 799-8291. Dynamite Pass 10 visits Adult $29 Res/$35 Non-Res Youth $17 Res/$23 Non-Res Drop-in Rates: Adult $3.50 Res/$4 Non-Res Youth $2.50 Res/$3 Non-Res Avid Athlete 25 visits Adult $58 Res/$86 Non-Res Youth $43 Res/$58 Non-Res Location: Hours: Hercules Community/Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules Monday - Thursday 10:00am - 10:00pm Friday - 10:00am - 5:00pm Saturday - 10:00am - 2:00pm .,;;;,.'""""- ceosru • Summer 2006 Herculean 51 �Sports & Fitness ADUL T OPEN GYM BASKETBALL/VOLLEYBALL Open gym periods are ongoing. Players, beginners to advanced, are encouraged to drop in. Come on down for an energetic game of Basketball or Volleyball!! Location: Fee: Gymnasium, 2001 Refugio Valley Road $3.50 Res/$4 Non-Res per adult $2.50 Res/$3 Non-Res per youth Adult Open Gym Basketball Mon Adult B'ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16 yrs & up Adult Open Gym Volleyball Tues Adult V'Ball 16 yrs & up 7:45-10:00 pm Youth Open Gym Basketball 'Mon-Fri Youth B'ball 2:30pm4:00pm 9-16 yrs (SCHOOL SESSION TIME ONLY) 'Mon-Fri Youth B'ball 11:00am4:00pm 9-16yrs (SUMMERTIME ONLY) BASEBALL! SOCCER/ SOFTBALL FIELD RESERVA TIONS Hanna Ranch Park Baseball Or Soccer Field Corner of Refugio Valley Road and Sycamore Avenue $7 per hour Resident $14 Non-Resident Woodfield Park Baseball Or Soccer Field 1991 Lupine Road $7 per hour Resident $14 Non-Resident Ohlone Park Baseball Or Soccer Field 190 Turquoise Drive $7 per hour Resident $14 Non-Resident Please call (510) 799-8291 for reservation information. GYMNASIUM FOR RENT Now you can rent the Community/Swim Center Gymnasium for Basketball or Volleyball practices, games and/or business recreational games! The gym is available on a limited basis. Reservations will only be accepted with a completed application and payment for the hours rented. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. All contact regarding the reservations, fees, rental time and on site coordination will be arranged with the original applicant only. An attendant will be present during the entire event. Adult supervsion is required by applicant during the event. Applicants interested in renting the gym are encouraged to view the facility prior to renting. The gym has a maximum capacity of 100 persons for a sports event. 'Standard rental includes the main room with two (2) portable basketball units or two (2) volleyball units, portable bleachers and indoor bathroom. Advanced Payment Required Fees: (Two hour minimum) $25.00 (Non-Refundable) Booking Fee: Deposit: $100.00 (Refundable) One day rental $58 Res/$69 Non-Res per hour 3 or more days $35 Resl$46 Non-Res per hour For more information , please call (510) 799-8291. Attention local businesses!! The gymnasium is now available for public use for either Volleyball or Basketball, Monday through Friday from 10:00am to 2:00pm. 'Fees subject to change, with 30 day notice 52 Summer 2006 Herculean �Aquatics PUBLIC SWIM DAYS, DATES, & TIMES FOR PUBLIC SWIM: The Hercules Swim Center is open to the public for playing, working out, diving, or lounging around the pool side in a beautiful outdoor Weekday Fees: setting. The Hercules Aquatic staff are certified by the American Red Cross and are fully trained in the supervision of aquatic activities, lifeguard training, first aid, CPR, and rescue situations. We ask that all participants of the public swim sessions be fully knowledgeable about our pool rules as listed below: ;. All entries to the pool and deck areas must be paid admissions ' including nonswimmers and chaperones. * Children, 9 years and under, must be accompanied by an adutt at least sixteen years or older at all times. " There is a fifteen (15) minute rest period on all weekend public swim sessions from 3:45 to 4:00 p.m. All participants under the age of eighteen are required to exit the water area and remain on the lawn or deck area. * Flotation devices such as inner tubes, water wings, noodles, air mattresses, etc. are not pennitted in the pool areas. Only Coast Guard approved flotation devices are allowed with aduttsupervision. "Full face masks, snorkels, and diving fins are not pennitted in the pool areas. * Diving toys, coins, water guns, etc. are not pennitted in the pool areas. *NO FOOD ALLOWED * Public swim sessions are subject to early closure after the first hour of operation due to poor weather and/or if attendance drops below 25 participants. There are no refunds for canceled swim sessions. '* Proper swim attire is required. No cutoffs and/or leotards or street clothing. * Pool rules are posted on the deck areas surrounding the pool areas and are necessary for the safety of all participants. Participants must obey posted rules and oral instructions from Aquatic Staff at all times. " It is requested that patrons be sensitive to the needs of parents to change their young children of the opposite sex in the locker room areas. * No photographic equipment pennitted. "Swim Diapers Required! Swim diapers are available for purchase. Weekend Fees: $3 Res/$4 Non-Res Adults (18 & older) $2 Res/$3 Non-Res Youths (1-17 years) $2 Res/$3 Non-Res Non-Swimmersl Spectators Free for Children Under 1 year $4 Res/$5 Non-Res Adults (18 & older) $3 Res/$4 Non-Res Youths (1-17 years) $3 Res/$4 Non-Res Non-Swimmersl Spectators Free for Children Under 1 year old Fall Public Swim schedule: Sat/Sun 05/20-06/11 1:30pm-4:30pm 1:30pm-4:00pm Mon-Fri 06/12-08/18 1:30pm-6:00pm Sat/Sun 06/17-09/17 .Capacity Days - On extremely hot days we anticipate reaching maximum capacity at which time the pool will be closed for the remainder of the day. On hot days we encourage residents to come to the swim center early, in order to ensure admittance. Parties who are not registered With the sWim center will not be allowed to admit guests after we close our doors. We will not allow patrons to reenter the facility once the doors have closed. Attendance Policy - The swim center will remain open for the first hour of public swim operation. If after the first hour of operation the attendance has not reached 25 patrons the public swim session will close. If at any time during the public swim session the attendance drops below 25 patrons, the pool will close. *Refunds will not be given if the pool closes because of lack of attendance. Bathing Suit Policy - Only patrons wearing appropriate bathing suit attire will be admitted into the facility. We do not allow patrons to swim in jeans, cutoffs, t-shirts, undergarments, etc. Please ask the cashier if you have any ~uestions on your swimming attire before entering the faCIlity. All children under the age of 4 are required to wear swimming diapers, children under the age of 4 will not be admitted into the pool without a swimming diaper. "Refunds will not be given to patrons who are not wearing appropriate swim attire. No Food Policy - The Hercules Swim Center will no longer allow patrons to bring food into the facility. The Concession Stand will be open and soda machines are available. Weather Conditions/Lightning - If lightning is spotted the swim center will be closed immediately! ' No Animals - Animals/pets are not allowed at the Swim Center facility. Summer 2006 Herculean 53 �Aquatics Alexandra Johnson, Aquatics/Concessions Coordinator -I have been working for the City of Hercules Aquatics Department since 2001 working as a Sr. Lifeguard. I am currently in school at Diablo Valley College majoring in Political Science and Recreation to further my goals to make the Hercules Swim Center the BEST swimming pool in the Bay Area! My motto "I create communitytihrough people, parks and programs by promoting a safe environment for fun and exciting learning!" HOLIDAY SCHEDULES Public Swim Memorial Day 4th of July Staff Training Labor Day 05/29/06 07/04/06 08/09/06 09/04/06 Memorial Day 4th of July Staff Training Labor Day 05/29/06 07/04/06 07/04/06 09/04/06 1:30pm-4:30pm 1:30pm-4:30pm CLOSED 1:30pm-4:30pm Lap Swim 12:15pm-1:15pm CLOSED CLOSED 12:15pm-1:15pm Then visit our Website and Register On-line@ www.ci.hercules.ca.us THEMED DAYS DURING PUBLIC SWIM Sunday 05/21/06 Mothers Get in Free! 06/14/06 Wednesday Sunday 06/18/06 Fathers Get in Free! Wednesday 06/28/06 Tuesday 07/04/06 Wednesday 07/12106 Wednesday 07/26/06 Wednesday 08/02106 Tuesday 08/15/06 "Mothers Day Out" "Flag Day" "Father's Day Out" "Beach Party" "Red, White & Blue Day" 'Water Carnival Day" "Love Your Lifeguard Day" "Pirate Day" "Winter in the Summer" (510)799-8288 Community/Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road (510)799-8291 SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING Looking for something fun and exciting? Are you interested in learning how to synchronize swim? We are gathering an interest list on this class, if you are interested in signing up, please call (510) 799-8229. 54 Summer 2006 Herculean �Aquatics SWIM PASSES EARLY BIRD MASTER LAPSWIM Discount swim passes are available for residents and nonresidents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry. Non-residents passes are available for convenience only, with rates set at the regular drop-in rate. Participants with swiin passes will be allowed into the facility 15 minutes earlier than general public swim sessions. Are you ready to join a steady pool exercise program? Why not join the Hercules Swim Center Early Bird Master Lapswim Program. This course is designed to strengthen, stretch, and tone all your muscles while incorporating fun and exciting workouts. We are taking sign ups today. There is a minimum of 8 swimmers each monthly class. Dynamite Pass: (10 visits) Frequent! Swimmer: (25 visits) Adult Youth Adult Youth $27.50 Res $17.50 Res $62.50 Res $43.75 Res $40 Non-Res $30 Non-Res $80 Non-Res $7.eJ Non-Res LAP SWIMMING/WA TER WALKING Fee: $3 Resl$4 Non-Res Adults (18 years and up) $2 Resl$3 Non-Res Youth (14-17 years) $2 Resl$3 Non-Res Seniors (55 and up) or $75 per month - includes use of F~ness Center Summer Schedule: AM Schedule: Monday - Friday MonlWed/Fri Monday-Friday PM Schedule: Monday-Friday Monday-Friday Sat!Sun (No lap swim on 07/04, 05/01-06/09 06/12-08/18 06/12-08/18 11:30am-1:15pm 6:00am-7:30am 9:00am-1:15pm 05101-06/09 06/12-08/18 05/20-09/17 08/09) 7:00pm-8:00pm 8:00pm-9:00pm 12:00pm-1 :1 5pm 2006 Spring/FalliWinter: (Times may vary, please call) Mon-Fri 11 :30am-1 :OOpm MlTlThlFri 6:30pm-8:00pm Wed 5:30pm-7:30pm Location: Time: Fees: MonlWed/F ri CommunitylSwim Center Pool 6:00am-7:30am $40 Res/$50 Non-Res Session 1: Session 2: Session 3: 09104-09/29 10102-11/03 11/06-12101 HERCULES MASTERS SWIM CLUB ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP Location: Main Pool-Community/Swim Center $30 Annual USMS Membership Fee Fees: Coach: Anita Roger-Fields Fees: $75 per month(includes use of fitness center) Drop-ins: $7.00 Dates: November 14, 2005 - November 10, 2006! - Monthly Registration required - Fees due at 1st of each month. Spring Schedule: Monday - Friday 03/27-06109 11 :30am-1 :OOpm Monday - Friday 01/03-04/28 4:30pm-7:30pm (No lap swim on 05/23, 26, 29 & 06/01, 6, 8, 9) .S ummer Schedule: ,AM Schedule: Monday - Friday 05101-06/09 11 :30am-1 :15pm 06/12-08/18 6:00am-7:30am MonlWed/Fri 06/12-08/18 9:00am-1: 15pm Monday-Friday .PM Schedule: Monday-Friday 05/01-06109 7:00pm-8:00pm 8:00pm-9:00pm Monday-Friday 06/12-08/18 12:00pm-1:15pm Sat/Sun 05/20-09/17 (No lap swim on 07/04, 08/09) .Fall Schedule: 11 :30am-1 :OOpm Monday - Friday 08/28-03/25 4:30pm-7:30pm 08/28-03/25 Monday - Friday *Evening hours are the same as Lap Swim Hours. Masters swimmers can swim duling all lap swim hours. A minimum of 15 participants must pre-register for the program to run. Refer to evening lap swim schedule for evening swim times. 1 year membership - Pay 1st and last months dues at $130, and get the other months for only $65! Fees due on the 1st of each month.'Must be 19 years or older to join! Summer 2006 Herculean 55 �Aquatics CONCESSIONS STAND GUARD START The Concession Stand is open: This course will train individuals 11-14 year olds the American Red Cross skills necessary to become tomorrow's lifeguards. Get a jump start on becoming a lifeguard today! Volunteer opportunities exist for summer at the Hercules Community 1 Swim Center. Start training now! Spring/FalllWinter Days: Mon-Fri 2:30pm-4:00pm Summer '06 - Mon-Fri 1 :30pm-4:30pm Sat/Sun 1 :30pm-6:00pm Food Items: Hotdogs, corndogs, chips, soda, candy, ice cream, sandwiches and more! Instnuctor: Fee: Week 1: Week 2: 20911-B Anita Roger-Fields $50 Res/$60 Non-Res (Including Materials) MonfTuesfThurs/Fri MonlWedfThurs/F ri 06126-07/07 3:00pm-5:00pm Fall Public Swim open Sat/Sun 1 :30pm-4:30pm BASIC WATER RESCUE WA TER EXERCISE CLASS The course is designed for different fitness levels and movement abilities, using a wide range of musical tempos. Males and females are encouraged to participate, and swimming skills are not necessary.A minimum of 12 students need to preregister in order for class to run! Passes may be purchased from the main office. Currently we are taking names for interestlist. lfinterested please call (510) 799-8229. ARE YOU A WATER AEROBICS INSTRUCTOR LOOKING TO TEACH A CLASS? IF SO, PLEASE CALL (510) 799-8229. Location: Days: Time: Fees: Community Swim Center TuesdaysfThursdays - Starts June 13, 2006 8:00pm-9:00pm $50 Res/$60 Non-Res Seniors: $30 Res/$40 Non-Res Drop-ins: $7.00/Seniors $5.00 TuesdaysfThursdays: Session 1 20904-A Session 2 20904-B Session 3 20904-C 06/13-06/29 07/06-07/25 07/27-08/15 8:00pm-9:00pm 8:00pm-9:00pm 8:00pm-9:00pm Saturday Mornings: Session 4 20904-D Session 5 20904-E 06/17-07/22 07/29-09/02 12:00pm-1 :OOpm 12:00pm-1 :OOpm Note: This is a higher energy class with cardio routines, muscle strengthening and toning. Instructor will provide work-out routine. -Times and Fees Subject To Change This course will provide individuals with the information and skills necessary to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies. This will also teach participants how to protect themselves while assisting others. No prerequisites or age requirement; written and skills test; certification card valid for three years. -This course is also included as part of the water safety aide instruction course. Fees: 20903-C Summer 2006 Herculean 9:30am-11 :30am PARENT/INFANT/TODDLER FUN SWIM! Due to popular demand, we are expanding our special time period just for parents and toddlers to enjoy the play pool without the hustle and bustle of large groups, andlor older participants. Parents may practice swim instruction techniques learned in the ParentllnfantfToddler Instructional Class or just enjoy a quiet swim time with their children. This swim session is restricted to children between the ages of six (6) months and three (3) years of age. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times while in and out of the water. Parents are encouraged to bring their child's favorite water toy to these swim times in order to make the child feel more comfortable. Flotation devices, such as water wings and air mattresses are not permitted. Swim Pants are required! Location: Fees: MIWIF SatlSun 56 $20 Res/$25 Non-Res 06122-06/23 Baby Pool $3 Res per parent and child $4 Non-Res per parent and child 06/12-08/18 12:15pm-1:15pm 05/20-09/17 12:15pm-1:15pm �Aquatic Classes }itpaJic Serviqes - For '!lore inforrpation, please' qal[(!10) 799~~~~ ~ PARENT/INFANT/TODDLER CLASS The ParentllnfantIToddler program is designed to assist parents in introducing their children, ages 6 months up to 3 years of age, to water play and pre-swimming skills, The course is designed to create an enjoyable, non-threatening environment which allows parents to actively participate with their children in the leaming of water skills, This course is an ideal enby level program which begins to prepare your child for swim instructon as helshe grows into more advanoed level dasses, The ParentllnfantIToddlerprogram is composed of eight 1/2 hour dasses, and will be held over a two week period; Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, Friday, . . WA TER SAFETY AIDE FOR AQUA TIC VOLUNTEERS This course is designed forthcse who wish to become a volunteer or instructor aide at the Hercules Swim Center. The training is designed for youth (ages 14-17), adults, and senior citizens who desire further involvement in aquatic activities. The training conssts of 8 days, with 2 hours per dass. Swim Tune-up required by all participants! 20903-B 06/12-06/23 9:30am-11 :30am Children are required to wear tight fitting swim pants. Parents are encouraged to bring your child's favorite water toy to add to the familiarity of the environment. Prerequisite: Must be proficient in Level IV or equivlanet! Instructor: Anita Roger-Fields Fee: $45 Res/$50 Non-Res Swim Tune-up Dates TBA MlTulTh/Fri Aide Class Dates TBA MlTulThiFri Location: Fee: Time: Baby Pool - Community Swim Center $46 Res/$56 Non-Res 12:00pm -12:30pm or 6:00pm-6:30pm 'No Class Wednesdays 20906-AlB 20906-CID 20906-ElF 20906-GIH Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Saturdays 20906-K Session 1 20906-L Session 2 06/12-06/23 06I26-07/07(Prorate) 07/10-07/21 07/24-08/04 08/07-08/18 OS/20-07/10 07/17-08119 12:00pm-12:30pm 12:00pm-12:30pm WA TER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR COURSE This course will train individuals to teach the American Red Cross Swimming Courses. Future instructors will learn how to use course materials, develop lesson plans, conduct classes, evaluate students, and complete course records. Prerequisites-15 112 years of age by the end of the course, demonstrate level VI swimming ability. Pass a pre-course written and water safety skills test. Instructor: Anita Roger-Fields Fee: $125 Resi$135 Non-Res Dates: To Be Announced 20907-B Call for more information, now taking an interest listl .CPR FOR THE PROFESSIONAL RESCUER CHALLENGE COURSE AND LIFEGUARD TRAINING CHALLENGE COURSE These courses involve testing only for CPR for the Professional Rescuer (CPRFPR) Lifeguard Training and First Aid in order to renew certification. Prerequisites: 15 years of age, pass a swim skills test, previous certification in Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguard and CPRFPR. BRING YOUR OWN MASK. Participants have only one attempt at skills and written test unless their certifications are current. Location: Instructor. Fee: Community Center Main Pool Anita Roger-Fields CPRFPR Only $25 Resi$30 Non-Res L~eguard Training $50 Res/$60 Non-Res CPR Dates for Session 1:Bring your own mask! 20902-A Fri 05119 6:00pm-10:00pm 20902-C Wed 07/12 7:00pm-10:00pm Lifeguard Training Challenge Dates for Session 1: 20902-0 Sun OS/27 10:00am-2:00pm 20902-E Sat 0&'12 10:00am-2:00pm Drop-in participants will not be taken, all program participants are required to register the Friday before the start of theclass. 'Fees subject to change, with 30 day notice Summer 2006 Herculean 57 �PUBLIC SWIM POOL PAR1Y: (Available during Public Swim hours) Includes: Lunch One beverage per guest Balloons/Themed Party Decorations Plates/Napkins/Utensils Birthday Certificate Entry Fee into Facility (dependent on package) Private Main/Play Pool Party (Available Sat/Sun 6:30pm- 9:30pm) Utilize both the Main Pool & Play Pool. The maximum capacity is 250 people. For children ages 9 & under there must be at least one adult chaperone (age 18 or over) for every 10 children in attendance. Themes: Bugs Butterfly Princess Luau/Tropical Sports Popular: Spiderman Sponge Bob Batman Dora the Explorer Hourly Rates: Deposit: $350 Refundable Insurance: $150 Non Refundable 1-20 persons: 1- 50 persons: 51- 100 persons: 101-150 persons: 151-250 persons: Pool Party Reservation Dates Start in March; Book your Special Event at the Hercules Swim Center! Pricing may Vary, Call for more information: (510) 799-8229 58 Summer 2006 Herculean $50 Res.!$60 Non-Res. $7 5 Res.! $90 Non -Res. $125 Res.!$ 150 Non-Res. $150 Res.!$180 Non-Res. $200 Res.!$240 Non-Res. Organizations, Youth Clubs, & Schools receive a 10% Discountr �Aquatic Classes !! i TI1LE 22 FIRST AID FOR PUBLIC SAFE1Y PERSONNEL The purpose of this course is to meet the specialized First Aid and CPR Training requirements of the California Administrative Code - 1iUe 22 required for Lifeguards, Police Officers, and Fire Fighters. This course will provide these First Responders with the knowledge and skills they need to help sustain life until more advanced help arrives. The oourse contains five (5) units. Students must successfully complete every unit to become certified. PrerequiSITes: Current Certification in CPRFPR. Lifeguard training, which includes CPRFPR taken conaJrrentiy or completed within 30 days of the start of the session. Instructor: Fee: Anita Roger-Fields $125 Res/$130 Non-Res Week 1: Week 2: TueslWedfThurs MonlWed 20910-A 08/08-08/16 8:00pm-11 :OOpm ReseNe the pool for your own private party! Rental fee includes: exclusive use of the main pool andlor play pool (Play Pool requires additional fee); grass areas, BBQ grill, locker room , no alcohol or smoking permitted. Limited availability. Call (510) 799-8229 for more information. Small Private Pool Rental Only-(75 person maximum, Ages 9 and under)* Combined Pool Hourly Rates 1-20 persons 1-50 persons 51-100 persons 101 -150 persons 151-250 persons Deposit: Deposit: Insurance: $350 $350 $150 Rentals$50 Resl$60 Non-Res $75 ResI$90 Non-Res $125 Resl$15O Non-Res $150 Res/$180 Non-Res $200 ResI$240 Non-Res Location: Days: Fee: Main Pool & Play Pool MonfTuesfThurs/Fri $52 res/$62 non-res (Prorated fees: $39 Res/$46.50 Non-Res) Session 1: (Prorated-No class on OS/29) 27021-A 05/30-06/02 6:00pm-<3:30pm 27021-6 05/30-06102 6:30pm-7:00pm 27021-C 05/30-06/02 7:00pm-7:30pm 27021-0 05/30-06/02 7:30pm-8:00pm PRIVA TE POOL RENTALS Residents $40/hour Non-Residents $60/hour Priority Registration (Resident only) start date : April 3, 2006! Open Registration start date: April 1 0, 2006! The Individual Lesson program is designed for students ages four (4) years and up. The Individual Lesson program should be utilized as a supplement to group/adult lessons when a student is experiencing difficulty with a particular skill, or if you are just lookin for one-on-one instruction . Pre-registration is mandatory for all individual sessions. We strongly encourage early registration due to the limited number of available time offerings, and due to the extreme popularity of this program. Deposit: Deposn: Deposit: Deposit: Deposit: $350 $350 $350 $350 $350 'There must be at least one adult chaperon (age 18 or over) for every ten (10) children in attendance. *Certmcate of insurance is required for all pool rentals. These rates are speCified under facility rental rates . Session 2: 27023-A 27023-6 27023-C 27023-D 06/05-06109 06/05-06109 06/05-06/09 06/05-06/09 6:00pm-6:30pm 6:30pm-7:00pm 7:00pm-7:30pm 7:30pm-8:00pm Looking for a job? Positions available: - Lifeguards - Swim instructors/aids - Volunteers I " ·.1 ~,').,"il~b For more information, please call Allie Johnson, Aquatics Coordinator "(510) 799-8229 I II I _~ Want to have your party without the hassle? Introducing the Private Pool Party Birthday Package ... Summer 2006 Hercul ean 59 �Aquatic Classes MORNING INDIVIDUAL LESSONS The Individual Lesson program is designed for students ages four (4) years and up. The Individual Lesson program should be utilized as a supplement to group/adu~ lessons when astudent is experiendng difficu~ with a particular skill, or if you are just looking for one-on-one instruction. The Individual Lessons are composed offour, 1/2 hour classes, Mondayl Tuesday & Thursday/Friday. Pre-registration is mandatory for all individual sessions. We strongly encourage early registration due to the limited number of available time offerings, and due to the extreme popularity of this program option. Location: Main Pool & Play Pool Fee: $52 res/$62 non-res Time: 12:00am-12:30 pm(5 max) Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4' Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 Session 8 Session 9 Session 10 'Prorated 27033-A 27041-A 27043-A 27051-A 27053-A 27061-A 27063-A 27071-A 27081-A 27091-A 06112-00116 06/19-00/23 06/26-00/30 07/03-07/07 07/10-07/14 07/17-<)7121 071241J7128 07/3Q.08/04 08/07-08111 08114-08118 12:00pm-12:30pm 12:00pm-12:30pm 12:00pm-12:30pm 12:00pm-12:30pm 12:00pm-12:30pm 12:00pm-12:30pm 12:00pm-12:30pm . 12:00pm-12:30pm 12:00pm-12:30pm 12:00pm-12:30pm ADULT LESSONS TheAdu~Lesson program isdesignedforstudentsagesthirteen (13) and up, who would like some additional swimming instruction withoutthe hustle and bustleofsmall children.TheAdu~ Lessons are designed to have a maxmum enrollment of sO< (6) students perdass in orderto provide increased instruction time by each instructor. This ~ program is ideal foradullsof all ages who never leamed to swim orwho may have a limRed aquatic background. The Aduttsessions will be composed of eight, 112 hourdasses, and will be held over atwo week period; MondayfTuesday &Thursday/Friday(4-days per week). Pre-registration is mandatoryforall adu~ dassesand we encourage early registration due to the popularity of the adult lesson program. The registration deadlineforadutt lessons is the Friday preceding each session, at5:00pm. Latesign-ugsaresubjedtoalatefeeof$5. Location: Main Pool Fee: $55res1$6Onon-res Levels &1imes: All Levels 6:00pm-6:30pm Session 1: 06'12.ffi23 20011A Session 2: 06/26-07/o7(prorate) 28021A Session 3: 07/10-07121 28031 -A Session 4: 07124-08/04 28041-A Session 5: 08/07-08118 28051-A! 60 Summer 2006 Herculean EVENING INDIVIDUAL LESSONS The Individual Lesson program is designed for students ages four (4) years and up. The Individual Lesson program should be utilized as a supplement to groupladult lessons when a student is experiencing difficulty with a particular skill, or if you are just looking for one-on-one instruction. The Individual Lessons are composed of four, 1/2 hour classes, Mondayl Tuesday & Thursday/Friday. Pre-registration is mandatory for all individual sessions. We strongly encourage early registration due to the limited number of available time offerings, and due to the extreme popularity of this program option. The Individual Lesson times do fill to capacity within the first few months of registration. Location: Fee: Times: Evening Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4' Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 Session 8 Session 9 Session 10 'Prorated Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 Session 8 Session 9 Session 10 ' Prorated Main Pool & Play Pool $52 Res/$62 Non-Res 6:00pm-6:30pm (max ct. 5) & 7:30pm-8:00pm (max ct. 3) 27033-8 27041 -8 27043-8 27051-8 27053-8 27061 -8 27063-8 27071 -8 27081-8 27091-8 06/12-00/16 06/19-06/23 06/26-06130 07103-D7/07 07/10-07/14 07/17-07/21 07/24-07/28 07/30-08/04 08/07-08/11 08/14-8118 6:00pm-6:30pm 6:00pm-6:30pm 6:00pm-6:30pm 6:00pm-6:30pm 6:00pm-6:30pm 6:00pm-6:30pm 6:00pm-6:30pm 6:00pm-6:30pm 6:00pm-6:30pm 6:00pm-6:30pm 27033-C 27041-C 27043-C 27051 -C 27053-C 27061-C 27063-C 27071-C 27081 -C 27091-C 06/12-06/16 06/19-06/23 06/26-06/30 07/03-07/07 07/10-07/14 07/17-07/21 07/24-07/28 07/30-08/04 08/07-08/11 08/14-08/18 7:30pm-8:00pm 7:30pm-8:00pm 7:30pm-8:00pm' 7:30pm-8:00pm 7:30pm-8:00pm 7:30pm-8:00pm 7:30pm-8:00pm 7:30pm-8:00pm 7:30pm-8:00pm 7:30pm-8:00pm 'A WAITLIST IS AVAlLA8LE FOR EACH CLASS, PLEASE ASKWH EN REGISTERING, IF CLASSES ARE FULL. �II _ W a nt to looon a Swim Team? Register Today! Become a Hercules Piranha Or East Bay Silver Dolphin! ~ EBSD The Hercules Piranhas This is a Recreational Swim Team that swims during the summer; the Team emphasizes the enjoyment of Teamwork as well as the rewards of competition. This is program designed for children 4 yrs- I S yrs that want to be a part of a Healthy, Fun, and rousing sport! Piranhas Swim Team Fees: 1 child: $300 2 children: $465 3 children: $603 Family (Limit of 5) : $800 Deposit: $100- 1 child $200- 3-5 children East Bay Silver Dolphins This is a USA Competitive Swim Team Dedicated to fostering a positive & challenging environment for growth to all levels of athletes from East Bay! This is a year round program for children 5yrs- IS yrs. That is designed for beginning level children to advanced level children. Each swimmer is an important part of the Team; they learn to have FUN together and provide encouragement and motivation for their Team mates! Free 1 Week Trial to get to know the Team & Coaches! EBSD Monthly dues: Pre-Team: $40.00 Advanced Beginner: $70.00 Intermediate/Advanced: $80.00 For more information, please call (510) 799-8229 Summer 2006 Herculean 61 �Aquatic Lessons SWIM INSTRUCTION LEVELS FOR ALL AGES Are you or your family members fearful of the water? Can't coordinate breathing with arm strokes? Or are you wanting to brush up on skills and learn new techniques? The Hercules Aquatics Staff are caring and experienced water safety instructors who will teach basic to advanced level swimming skills to all members of your family. The Hercules Learn to Swim program is based on the American Red Cross certification standards for progressive swim instruction. Each level of swim instruction builds on the skills learned in the previous level. Below are the various levels offered and the skills associated with each level. Levell Water Exploration No Prerequisite needed Level one is designed for those who have little to no experience in the water. The objective is to assist students in becoming comfortable and safer in the water. Students will learn to blow bubbles, submerge their face, float on front and back with support, kick on front and back with support, leam basic water safety skills , and be introduced to altemating arm action. Levelll Primary Skills . Pre-Requisite: Levell or Demonstrated Competency Students will learn to float unsupported, to kick and ooordinate arm movements on front and back unsupported, to turn over from frent to back and back to front, to retrieve underwater objects at shallow depths, rhythmic breathing, and water safety skills. Levellll Stroke Readiness Pre-Requisite: Level II or Demonstrated Competency Students will learn to coordinate the front and back crawl, be introduced to treading water and elementary backstroke, leam to dive from the side of the pool, leam safe diving rules, leam self-rescue skills, and be introduced to rescue breathing. 62 Summer 2006 Herculean LevellV Stroke Development Pre-Requisite: Level III or Demonstrated Competency Students will develop coordination and endurance in the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, and treading water. Students will also be introduced to the breaststroke, sidestroke, and to turning at the wall. Students will learn to dive from standing and stride position on the side of the pool, in addition to more safety skills including expanded information on rescue breathing. Level V Stroke Refinement Pre-Requisite: Level IV or Demonstrated Competency Students will continue to develop enduranCe and refine the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke. Students will also be introduced to the butterfly, underwater swimming, and surface dives. Students will learn additional open swim turns, alternate kicks for treading water, rules for safe diving from the springboard, and recognition for spinal injury care. Level VI Skill Proficiency Pre-Requisite: Level V or Demonstrated Competency Students will continue to increase endurance and refine the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, Sidestroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Students will learn approach strokes, the front flip turn, speed tums, the approach and hurdle on the springboard, surface dives in tuck and pike positions, and additional kicks for treading water. Additional water safety skills will also be included . What do I do when I have completed Level VI? We strongly encourage children who pass Level VI to join one of our swim teams: 1. East Bay Silver Dolphins (Year round USS team) or; 2. Hercules Pirahnas (Summer only) �Aquatic Lessons GROUP SWIM LESSONS The Hercules Swim Center takes group lesson registration during designated weeks (priority and open) listed below. If you miss a registration week, you may register during the late registration dates listed below. ' A $5.00 late fee will be assessed if registering on the date classes start. Registration Tips: 'Please call in advance to find out if spots are available before coming down to the swim center. 'Parents are encouraged to ask the instructor of the child's level status the Thursday before the last class. ' Please read the level guidelines before registering to ensure you have registered your child in the appropriate level. Location: Fee: Days Sessions meet: Hercules Swim Center Main Pool & Play Pool $46 Resl$56 Non-Res MITITh/F for 2 weeksl No Wed Classes Summer Sessions AM & PM Classes 'A $5.00 late fee will be applied to all applicants registering the Monday the session starts. For more information please call (510) 799-8229. Residents are encouraged to enroll during priority registration week to avoid late fees and full classes. "Classes can have as many as 8 students; levels may be combined if minimum enrollment (4) is not met. 'Registration begins at 10:00am and can be done on-line at www.ci.hercules.ca.us. by phone at (510) 799-8291, or by fax at (510) 799-8288. Any online registration submitted prior to the late registration date will NOT be processed. Priority Registration - Hercules Residents Only! (For Sessions #1 - 6) - 04/03/06 - 04/28/06 - Residents may register for ALL 6 sessions during this week. Open Registration - All Patrons - Registration for All Sessions (1 - 6): Starting 05/01/06 LATE REGISTRATION DATES: 05/29 06/12 Session 1: Session 2: Session 3: Session 4: Session 5: Session 6: 06/26(Prorated) 07/10 07/24 08/07 'A $5.00 late fee will be assess if registering on the day class starts. Spring Swim Lessons Session 1: 05/29 - 06/09 - PM Classes Only! Summer Swim Lesson Sessions Session 2: 06/12 - 06/23' Session 3: 06/26 - 0710r Session 4: 07/10-07/21 ' Session 5: 07/24 - 08/04' Session 6: 08/07 - 08/18' ' 30 minute class session for levels 1-3 *45 minute class session for levels 4-6 Morning LevelslTimes 10:30am - 11 :OOam Levels 1,2,3 11 :OOam - 11 :30am 11 :30am - 12:00pm Levels 4,5,6 10:30am -11:15am 11 :15am-12:00pm Evening LevelsfTimes 5:00pm - 5:30pm Levels 1,2,3 5:30pm - 6:00pm 6:30pm - 7:00pm 7:00pm - 7:45pm Levels 4,5,6 8:00pm - 8:45pm Summer 2006 Herculean 63 �Aquatics ~ ~ :!~:~!! !~ FALL PROGRAMS 2006! WINTER COMPETITIVE LESSONS We encourage all who are interested in continuing with swimming lessons to join in Winter Competitive Lessons!AII swimmers must be approved by coach before registration. For more infonnation, please call (510) 799-8229. Location: Fees: 20913-C Community Center - Main Pool $200 Res/$225 Non-Res (For 10 Weeks) 09/05-11/13 Level 1: Level 2: Level 3: Level 4: 3:45pm-4:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 5:30pm-6:45pm 6:45pm-8:00pm WANT TO LEARN HOW TO PLAY WATER POLO? Are you interested in joining Coach Gordon Tsang & the Hercules Swim Center in continuing Water Polo until the high school swim team begins? This is your chance to stay in shape with a nine week course built for beginner, intermediate and advanced players; focusing on skill building, conditioning and much more! For information, please call (510) 7998229. , Prerequisite: Level IV Swimming ability. Evaluation by coach required for first time swimmers! Coach: Dates: Times: Fees: Gordon Tsang 11/11/06-01/25/07 3:45pm-5:15pm $80 Res/$90 Non-Res FALL LAP SWIM/MASTERS/ WA TER WALKING Location: Days: Dates: Community/Swim Center- Main Pool Mon-Fri 11 :30am-1 :OOpm Mon-Fri 4:30pm-7:30pm 08/27-04/30 POOL FACTS: 1. The Hercules Aquatic staff members are certified by 'the American Red Cross and fully trained in the supelVision of aquatic activities, lifeguard training, first aid, CPR and rescue situations. 2. Our lifeguards spend more than 40 hours getting certified and train 1-2 times a week during the summer to ensure they are ready for an emergency situation. 3. Our lifeguards wear white unifonns and our Sr. Lifeguards wear red unifonns, so that our patrons can distringuish between the two. If you have questions or comments about our facility please feel free to talk with our Sr. Lifeguards, so that our lifeguards can supelVise the pool and keep our swimmers safe. 4. The Hercules Swim Center is open YEAR ROUND for lap swim and the East Bay Silver Dolphins Swim Team. 5. Our Main Pool holds 300,000 gallons of water. 6. The Hercules Swim Center was bu i~ in 1991, making this our 15th year of operation. 7. The Hercules Swim Center has two swim teams. The East Bay Silver Dolphins practice year round, and the Hercules Piranhas practice during the summer time. For more information visit our website at www.ci.hercules.ca.us (Aquatics) 8. Our facility offers pool party packages that provide our patrons with a fun day of swimming, eating, and relaxing. For more information please call (510) 799-8229. FALL GROUP LESSONS 2006! Priority Registration - Hercules Residents Only - Sessions 7-9: 07/17-07/3 1 (Residents may registerfor all 3 sessions) Open Registration - All Patrons - Registration for sessions #7-9: 08/04-08/14 Late Registration Dates:Session 7: 08/18, 08/21 Session 8: 09/01, 09/05 Session 9: 09/15, 09/18 Session 7: 08121-09/01 Session 8: 09/05-09/15 (Prorated) Session 9: 09118-09/29 Location: Fees: Times: Community/Swim Center $46 Res/$56 Non-Res Levels 1, 2, 3 5:00pm-5:30pm 5:30pm-6:00pm 6:00pm-6:30pm For more infonnation, please call (510) 799-8229. 64 Summer 2006 Hercu lean For more information, please call (510) 799-8229. Residents are encouraged to enroll during priority registration. �HOW TO REGISTER GENERAL INFORMATION WALK-IN REGISTRATION 1. A ll regi stration is on a first come, fi rst serve basis unless specified in the course description. 1 .Allwa lkinregistratio n sa reaccepted atth eCommunitySwim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Office hours are Monday thru Thursday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, and Friday, 10:00am to 5:00 pm . 2. Pre-registration for all programs is recommended. We encourage participants to register a t least o n e week in advance of the course starting date, if not sooner. 3 . Please make c h ecks and/or m oney orders payable to the CITY OF HERCULES. 4. All registration fees must be accompa nied by a comple ted registration form. A wa iver o f liability is also req uired for certain activities as specified in the course d escription. 5. A $5.00 late registration fee will be added to all registration received the day the course begins. E xcept for p rogra m s! classes w ith specific registration dates. The late registration fee will not b e added to some extended course sessions until after the second class meeting as specified in the course description. 6. S ome cou rses m ay be ca nceled or combined due to lack of regi stration . 7 . Proof of residency w ill b e asked u pon registration. Driver's lice nse, utility bill or other form of identification is acceptable. RESIDENTS ARE THOSE WHO RESIDE WITHIN THE CITY UII/ITS OF HERCULES. 8. Registration and payment for o n e session does not guarantee e nrollme nt in su b sequ e nt sessions, unless p ayment is received in full fo r all applica ble sessions. 9. Parents/Guardians must register the ir childre n if unde r the age of 18. 10. If there a re changes in the course schedule or if the course is full, you will be notified by our staff prior to the class starting date. 11 . A mail drop is provided n ear the m a in entrance to the office if regis tration is received a fter regular bus iness hours. PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF CASH PAYMENTS. 12. There will be a $5.00 charge for replaceme nt of a ll passes (fitness center, open gym, public swim, lap swimming, etc.) REGISTRATION BY FAX 1 . Please fill out the course reg istration form provided in this brochure and fax to (510) 799-8288. V ISA and M asterca r d paym e nts will only be a ccepted for fax reg istration. ON- LINE REGISTRATION 1. Please v is it our website at www.cL herc ul es.ca. u s to register f o r a ll recreation a nd aqu atic classes via th e intemet. Does not guarantee registration whe n submitting day of regis tration. S taff will send email confirmation. 2 . Pre-registration is recommended for a ll programs at least one week prior to the starting date of the course. MAIL-IN REGISTRATION 1. Please fill o ut the course registration form provided in this brochure.Copiesoftheregistrationformmaybemadeifmore forms are n ecessary. 2. Please e ncloseyourpaymentinformation. P ayments may be made by V ISA, Mastercard, Check, o r Money Orde r. Please d o not mail o r drop off cash payments. 3. You may mail your registratio n form and payment to the H e rc ulesCommunity/SwimCente r,200 1RefugioValleyRoad, H ercu les, CA. 94547. 4. A course receipt w ill be m a iled to you confirming your registration in to the class. If you have n ot received verification of your registration by the first c lass meeting, please call the Hercu les Recreation a nd Community Services at 510 7998291. 5. If your registration check is return ed to you , the class is full and you w ill automatically be placed on a waiting list. PHONE IN REGISTRATION 1. Please fill out the course reg istratio n form provided in this brochure for each partic ipant and program you are inte rested in. Make s ure you have your VISA or Mastercard information ava ilabl e when you call. This information wilt include the name of the card holder, the a ccount number. and the expiration date. 2. Phone in registration will be accepted during reg ula r busi ness hours a nd/or by leavi ng a voicema il m essage on our registratio n line (799-829 1) if you are registe ring by ph one after hours, please includ e a ll the necessary information o n th e registration form a nd payment form. including a contact number so our staff m ay contact you for further information in order to process your registration. REFUNDITRANSFER POLICY 1. Refunds a nd/or transfers w ill be granted on or before the first class meeting. No refunds or transfers w ill be gra nted after the first class meeting. There is a $10.00 service charge on a ll refunds/transfers initia ted by the participant. 2. If the course is canceled by the H e rcul es Recreation and Community Services, the participant will h ave the option of tra nsferring to a similar program, o r w ill be granted a full refund. 3. Refunds may b e g iven after a course has begun due to a particular medical condition if a d octor's note is provided. These refunds are at the di screti on of the Recreation Supervisor. Summer 2006 Herculean 65 �City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form ParenUGuardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age): _ _ __ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Daytime Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ City: _ _ _ _ _ _ Zip Code.: _____ Evening Phone:. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Participant's Name 1. 2. 3. 4. Birth Date (if under 18yr) ,, ,, ,, ,, Credit Card Type: _ __ ,Mastercard___VISA Course Number and Title Dates Times Card No._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Exp. Date__,__,__ Authorized Cardholder Signature:. ____ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _,Date:_ _ _ _ _ _ __ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants Of spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature: Date: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form ParenUGuardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Daytime Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Address: _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ City: _ _ __ _ _ Zip Code: _ _ _ _Evening Phone: _ _ _ _ _ __ __ Participant's Name 1. 2. 3. 4. Birth Date (if under 18yr) ,,, , ,, ,, Credit Card Type: _ _ _,Mastercard___VISA Course Number and Title Dates Times Card No._ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _,Exp. Date __' __' __ Authorized Cardholder Signature: ________________________,Date:_ __ _ _ _ __ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities , and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents and employees from any and a!lloss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature: Date: _ _ _ _ __ __ _ (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) 66 Summer 2006 Herculean �City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form ParenUGuardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Daytime Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Zip Code:_ _ _ _Evening Phone:, _ _ __ _ _ _ __ Address:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ City: Participant's Name 1. 2. Birth Date (if under 18yr) 1 1 1 1 3, 4. Course Number and Title Dates Times 1 1 1 1 Credit Card Type: _ _ _,Mastercard_ _ _ VtSA Card No._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Exp. Oate__I__I__ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ ,Oate:_ _ _ _ _ _ __ I understand that the City of Hercules d~ not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities . I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers , agents, and employees from any actions, suits. damages, claims, or Judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor' may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend , and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature: Oate: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ (ParenUGuardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form ParenUGuardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ Daytime Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Zip Code: _ _ _ _,Evening Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ City: Participant's Name 1. 2. 3. 4. Birth Date (if under 18yr) 1 1 1 1 Course Number and Title Dates Times 1 1 1 1 Credit Card Type: _ _ _Mastercard___VISA Card No . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _,Exp, Oate__I __I__ Authorized Cardholder Signature:, _ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Oate: _ _ _- - - _ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. 1hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers. agents, and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents and employees from any and all 10$5, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature: Oate:, _ __ _ _ _ _ __ (ParenVGuardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) Summer 2006 Herculean 67 �THE HERCULEAN Advertising Information 1. DESIGN: CAMERA-READY black and white advertisement SUBMIT ADVERTISMENT on a 3 1/2" floppy or CD. *********************** !* SAVE 10% !* ! Purchase all four consecutive ! * editions and receive * ! 10% discount. ! * * *********************** 2. ARTICLE SUBMITTAL DUE DATES FOR 2006: Spring· Friday, January 13, 2006 (March publication) Snmmer· Friday, April 14,2006 (June publication) Fall • Friday, July 14,2006 (September publication) Winter· Friday, October 13, 2006 (December publication) ADVERTISEMENT COST PER PUBLICATION 3. ADVERTISEMENT SIZES: (3 112" W x 1 112" H) $100.00 Inside·Quarter Page (BIW) (3 1/2" W x2 $175.00 Inside· Half Page (BIW) (7" W x 4 1/2" H) $200.00 Inside· Full Page (BIW) (7" W x 8 3/4" H) $275.00 Inside Full Page (color) only 2 available (7" W X 8 3/4" H) $375.00 Inside Front Full Page (color) (7" W X 8 H) $400.00 Inside Back Page Full Page (color) (7" W X 8 3/4" H) $400.00 Outside Back Cover Half Page (in color) (7" W x 2 $400.00 *Inside.Eighth Page (BIW) 1/2" 3/4" lJ2" H) H) Additional $20,00 for photo with ad * Hercules Community Non-Profit organizations recognized by the Hercules Community Services Commission will receive one FREE ad per calendar year. * * The return of an ad only upon request. Return pages 1 & 2 of the advertisement contract. 4. METHOD OF PAYMENT: 1. Check or money order (please make payable to the City of Hercules) 2. Master card or Visa (in person only for processing). 5, PAYMENTMUSTACCOMPANYYOURAD Mail to: 68 Summer 2006 Herculean City of Hercules 111 Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 �THE HERCULEAN Advertising Contract please print NAMEIB US lNESS/ORGANIZA n ON ADDRESS STREET STATE/ZIP CODE PHONE NUMBER FAX NUMBER CONTACT PERSON PHONE RETURN ORGINJAL AD D YES D NO SIGNATURE DATE ******************************** * :* ** : : * * SAVE 10% :* Purchase all four consecutive editions and receive 10% discount. : : ** * * * ******************************** Summer 2006 Herculean 69 �Where Service Comes 1st, And Lasts .... The 3 L's Deliver Unbeatable Service! "Let our fa mily work for you rs!" Lambert o Agustin , Lou r de s Agustin L iz an i na Agu stin If we procure a buyer for your property. you pay a FLAT fee of $1 0,000 "Example: Sales Price % Conversion $550,000 1.82% 523,000 $650,000 1.54% 529,000 $750,000 1.33% 535,000 $850,000 1.18% $41 ,000 SAVINGS If another agent sells your home, you pay only $5,000 + 3% of purchase price "Example Sales Price % Conversion SAVINGS $550,000 3.91 % 5 11,500 $650,000 3.77% S14.500 $750,000 3.67% S17,500 $850,000 3.59% S20,5OO v'q'.iII. *Examples compared to industry average of 6%. ,j[1II'~k'IIi. 70 Summer 2006 Herculean **Commission programs vary by agent & property location. �II's lhe perfect lime 10 have lhe best eye exam 8< . check oullhe hottest sungla$Se$ at . .. OPTOMETRY BY THE BAY Dr. Gabe ResplCio, a UC B9I1<eley grad, delivers eye oore wHh d real passion for personal service, pallenl eduooflon, and offering Ihe best for YOUR eyes. 1f~ $;v,;",. (J..vtu , ~ ZOO5. fja-tu..tt.., t::~ ~~ 1><4 ow.d" ...,,;,,,. O't-uk ~ ~kd ~ ~. Palient s 8< Industry Insiders alike 0011 OAKLEY TAG HEUER MAUl JIM FRED GUCCI JAGUAR BURBERRY .-<: CHRISTIAN DIOR IEO~~IO ARMANI NEWVORK KATE SPADE TAKUMI , , - :. . POUCE :';o.~-<- MODO 8< MORE! OPTOMElRV BY THE BAY "the most modern, Inviting and well-deslgned" office In Ihe Bay Area a nd beyond. "It's nice to know that we have Dr. Gabe's expertise and new technologies, his friendly staff and S lD.724. EYES ~~i.~~hi~~; In the main klti6i Piofesskonol Center - tt"@cornerof John fV1u!r Pkwy & Hercules North Shore Business Parle sao ALF"RED NOBEL DRIVE, SUITE 1 17 Summer 2006 Herculean 71 �-- I BayRealtor Group. TEAM ALBERT 1611 ~ C $ycamor? Ar;'RmIf!'. H~"'Cf~kcs, ~ 510 245 , 1700 _ 510305 CalifQffli(l 94547 VSi ""t. 380.510 799 ' 6399 0969 ';XL: _ ~.. ~ ... #i510245 , 1800 Now Extended to the Summer of 2006 . """'<h,2006 , I ~ .....~,I As you bow, Spring tNditi .... lly r"""""oms t~ best ho"", Buying/Selling """"""" of the~, 11''is when IMSt roct esIote $Illes tron""ction 0C<UI'5. T (0 CClpture t his oppoI'1unity and in cclcbrof ion of ""r MW "fti liatio" with the Century ZI Bay ~ 61'0041 in Hercules, TeAMAI.~T is ofUring" ~UJ()I;~ r..r~ ~ The,detaik _a.J""""ted in the enclosed att"ch_. Inccnt Opt iOn. #1 is <1 noble eff.,.., for fhi .""",,unity, It Will prO"ide IN much needed oid and help fund thi!' C'lnstruetion of"... """y own Hercul!l'S Libl'ary, As Ntal'thG S~· so.ys in quo'''. "It's n good thing", Experience is key in ..II " ..... changing lMI'1<et. We t..,med up togeth..r to form rEAM A18atT after Q .b rief ~ticol folloWing QUI' reti_ t fro~ corporete. life. in T.. lec<>l11lr1JJniwtiQn$, Hercules...,;" _ COI'IIII!I.!rWty ~ we fir$! e.$fahlished """;idency here.. tt'$ ~ _n o~r 26 ~rs and ~ng of llrifne$sing growth. 0"," _e<:r ir> reol e$tat" beg<o. July 1969 in ~ville. Q,lifomio.. WI!' have b<;"" actively eJI9I'9"d representing both Buy....s and &11""s in ......r changing """,kef< "od """" """...ienred hiil_ts bath nar1f1 and south.. Otr ""'" ,,{filiation with Century <: t " fun serlli,,,, brokerage ""prESents 0 key rnmrorking tool 0... nnrketing 'uhnl'lOO" <>re fresh ""d powerful We. <lr.. Uro"g negotiator:< with ""P"""""", demartion <nf ..... wry colMlimd wi'" p!'O\lel'l 1'M"lt", Whether yoIi~ Q Selt.. r, first time Buye•• ~iencecd llWUfor, 'II'<I<Ilng "I' .,.. downti:ring...... po GpCMI """"ted with ", ....$1 9"' ....."". i"cm1i~ off~ng is certairt to b<t of b_nt, "'1 We or.. most excited ..bout OUl' ne\ll f"rmed reletion.!>ip \IIith the new ho<11e eommunitiecs at 8cly$idc in Hercules, If you're .. hc"""'........ 'II!hl> wn compromise on lot size, the ....1ue exchanges QI'e "'deed~. The bufldcr is renowned , QUCllity is ~e.rior to most, layouts <lI"e balanced and ~O<IS <11<1"9 with distinct VictGrian W'Chit..c;turol $tyM l"etI'ifliS<;ent of Eurepe. We',.. included <:I lisfmg so you""" for'" your ""'" co. . . .bles. In additi"'!, W".... Crest is now "t its finol P""w with 0l'I1y a few hn",ff'S .""",ining, ""te the ~<Jdded $ discQt.llrt'$. Coupled.,lth Tl:AM: II~ Incenti.., offeritlg. I1<>W that "".. lis Extrf!'_ Value! If yoo have: 011'( que;;f"''lI' 0" would like to further dlsGU$S, plMse am'''Gt TE;AIoI A!.BERT on !HO 245-1700 " 380 .,.. ~ stop hy (or ".isit - ......... in the nelgnborhnod! ro experience the TEAM ALBERT difference, Ask For TEAM ALBERT ONLYI C/wrIes F. Aiberl """ t.effy ii, Sly TEAM AL8ERT 72 Summer 2006 Herculean �-. TEAM ALBERT > 510245- 1700 X 380 0 --- ~ TEAM ALBERT > 5103050969 0 TEAM ALBERT > 510799-6399 TEAM ALBERT In Celebration of Our New Affiliation With .. _ Century 21 BayRealtor Group Spri~ WOG H~ J«Vi~selli~ Pr~~ COMPETITIVE LISTING COMMISSION I n addition, we've partnered with both The City of Hercules and our very own local merchants to make this offering possible . Buyer Representation by TEAM ALBERT for New Home Sales also qualify with Builder Co-Op. A vailability is restricted to 20 per major category, so please hurry! Buyers/Sellers can choose one of the following Incent Options at Close of Escrow: • OPTION #1: - Fundraiser / CiVic & Community Relations Pledged donation of$I,OOI.OO for the construction of the New Hercules Library. Tax exempt charity + Sky Garden naming recognition for New Homeowner. • OPTION #2: - Meals & Entertainment $1,000.00 gift card to spend as you wish, where you wish: Hunan Villa, Pear Street Bistro or Swish Wine Bar. • OPTION #3: - Grocers & Markets $1,000 .00 Albertsons gift certificate. • OPTION #4: - Home Improvement $1,000.00 Home Depot gift card. • OPTION #5: - Home Services Spring Clean - 6 months free service provided by Pam Chaney House Cleaning. * Promotion available only through TEAM ALBERT during Spring 2006. Visit or call TEAM ALBERT for details . Tenns and availability subject to change without notice or obligation. If your property is listed witb a Rea1tor disregard this offer, as it is not our intention to solicit the listings of others. - . TEAM ALBERT > 510245-1700 X 380 0 TEAM ALBERT > 510799-6399 . 0 . TEAM ALBERT > - 510305-0969 , Summer 2006 Herculean 73 �_ ._. ,!'2I. John Chaney Sales Manager BayRealtor Group Georgina ChaveZ Operations Manager 'Ray Sharma Sales Director , "Your Bridge to Home Ownership!" • • • • • • Friendly, Honest, and Dedicated Professionals National & International Relocation Services Free Market Analysis Experienced Bay Area Agents Full Service Agency with 3 Convenient Bay Area Locations Multi- Lingual Agents (Spanish, Italian, Cantonese, Mandarin, Ta~alog, Tibetan, Hindi, Punjabi, Arabic, Persian, and morel) • In House Financing • Free List of Available Properties • Pro.ud Sponsor of Easter Seals Disability Services For A Customized Search of All Avaliable Properties, in Hercules, Rodeo & Pfnole Visit Us Online At ... wwvv. ayRe.ltor.com Or Call (510) 245·S0LD (7653) Adina Uzeta Balblnder Johal Alisha Morales Kjrtf Bakshl Ana Mijango Irene Oltua Dhruba Shrestha .\ Jasmin Kong Manu Arora Mahrokh Golparast Mark Arora Yvonne Aton Patricia Ingres Gabriel Naguit Herel Now Hlrfng New Agentsl 11611 - C Sycamore Ave. Hercules (Located Inside the Creekside Shopping Center) 74 Summer 2006 Herculean �~ry2l. We are conveniently located in the Creekside Shopping Center Next Door to Bank Of America! Please Feel Free to Stop By and Say Hello! It's About More Then Just Real E:state, It's About Serving Our Community With All That We Have to Offer! Experience the Difference With Century 21 BayRealtor Group! BayRealtor Group Visit Us on the Web at ... www.BayRealtor.com Immaculate 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 1/2 Baths with a long driveway. Located in a prestigious neighborhood of Hercules. Almost 2200 Sq. Ft. Build in 2002. Ready to move in!!!!! Home. New hardwood floors, crown moldings, surround sound system, gated community, & comer lot. Breathtaking view of the hills. Great Starter Home, 1IlL_----' Bel. 2.5 Sa. Home. Includes beautiful hardwood ftoors, wi wall to wall carpeting. Well maintained . Located in Sycamore Vii/as, close to shopping, schools, parks, & Fwy. Very Affordable 2 Bd. 2 Sa Condo in Desirble GlenwOod in Hercules. 886 Sq . Ft. Lower Level Unit with Privite Patio, Laundry, Mirrored Closets, Fireplace, NC + Central Heat. Swimming Pool Close By. Perfect for Family wi kids. 3 Bd., 2 Sa., 1385+ Sq.Ft. NC & Central Heat. Located in Cul-De-Sac In Beautiful area of Pittsburg. Close to Shopping, Schools, and Hwy 4. 4 Bel., 2 ba. New dual pane windows, formal living formal dining. Large kitchen wi built in dishwasher. Work shop & deck in backyard. Hardwood floors. New roof & new water heater. Must See! Call us for all your Real Estate needs!!!! We are Hercules Specialists as well as Hercules Residents!!! . Llamenos para todas sus necesidades de Bienes Raices!!!! Somos Especialistas y Residentes de Hercules!!!! Adina Uzeta (510) 367-6329 Adina@BayRealtor.com Ana Mijango (510) 685-1969 Ana@BayRealtor.com Georgina Chavez Alicia Morales (510) 292-1554 (510) 579-2790 Alisha@BayRealtor.com Georgina@BayRealtor.com Summer 2006 Herculean 75 �Grace Abarientos Real Estate Broker - Owner - Notary Professional Profile: I Save on my 3% Listing Fee 18-Year Experience Mortgage Broker B.S. in Business Mgmt. Member - Hercules Chamber of Commerce Vice-Pres. - Hercules Lions Club Director - Asso. of Fil-Am of Hercules Recognition & Awards: Awardee . Hall of Fame - North San Mateo Board of Realtors Life Member - Million Dollar Club (Top Producer Award by Board of Realtors) Call me : at NO COST to find out the market value of your property and Loan Prequalification "I don't promise ...... I DELIVER" List - Buy - Get a loan or refinance through me and receive: FREE Appraisal (REBATE) FREE Home Staging Service FREE 1Year Home WarrantylTermite Insp FREE Internet Marketing Exposure Accredited Broker for Phil. Investments Rea/tv & Loan Providers 150d'SycamoreAve., Ste B-9 Hercules, Ca 94547 Office: (510) 245-3800 Cell: (510) 507-9555 Fax: (510) 799-7372 E-mail: grabari@aol.com 76 Summer 2006 Herculean �ReAL. ESTATE KtlOt.vle(ige and B¢erfence YQtt Tl'lt-~t Since 1988. JOS·E H .. ANAYA Brok.e r/Owner Office: 510.222.3500 ToU Flee B6e.DON.JOSE (366-5613) 26.43 Appian W~ Suite F. PillOle, CA. 94564 When semLing mHercules ,"'OU need a. Broker with ~be Experience and Knowledge -of the CUfTent Real Estate Market condidons ~o maximize yOUI" profits. CALL JOSE ANAYA TODAY~ Sold Sold Sold Attenti·o n First Time Home Buyers Progmns avmlable in dw city of Herculies, up to $50.000 ~n Assist3!fJlCe ro plltcillise a bome within the dtj' limits. Call us for mQre information and seminar dates. Rates are still l'o w so now is the time 10: PUll'chase inves~m~nt properties • PUii·chase a new home P;urchase a vacation home • Refinance your exist~ng home �For your insurance and financial needs, see this State Farm Agent: Geoffrey Lavitoria Lic.# OC08703 844 Willow Avenue Suite A-3 Hercules, CA 510-799-7960 STATE FARM IS THERE." LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR IHSU .... NC ~ The Herculean City of Hercules III Civic Drive . Hercules, CA 94547 PRSRT STD u.s. POSTAGE PAID Rodeo, CA Permit No. 23 ECRWSS POSTAL PATRON � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/1a5308ce512dfd3a23ed9f4901494ddc.pdf 12a688155e06680ff07b0fb4a8b90e26 PDF Text Text �Acu puncture Chinese Herbal Medicine Natural Alternatives for Optimum Health Many group insurance plans in California have acupuncture benefits for Pain Syndrome. Some of the most popular plans include: · Aetna · American Specialty Health Networks · Blue Cross of California · Blue Shield of California · BC Life & Health Insurance · Cigna · Definity Health , Heath Net , PacifiCare , United Health Care We also accept automobile insurance medical coverage (Med Pay) and Workers Compensation insurance. If you are consIdering acupuncture treatment and want to find out if your particular plan has acupuncture coverage, call your carrier to see if the benefit is Included in your policy, or let us check for you. APPOi~~~~~: (51 0) 741· 7300 500 Alfred Nobel Drive Suite 220 Hercules, CA 94547 www.HerculesAcupuncture.com How Acupuncture Benefits Fertility Acupuncture and Ch inese Herbs, together called Trad itional Chinese Medicine, have been used for centuries to successfully address the sensitive complexities of infertility. Whether you are trying to conceive on your own or with the assistance of modern techno logy, Traditional Chinese Medicine can help. Medical studies have indicated that acupuncture and certa in Ch inse herbs can increase blood flow to the uterus and stimUlate ovulation in women and can help increase sperm moti lity in men, They also can help to: · · · · · Regulate the menstrual cycle &hormone levels Increase uterine lini ng Improve the function of the ovaries Balance endometriosis Enliance response to IVF and Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) procedures · Relax the patient and alleviating stress · Reduce chances of Miscarriages · Improve chances by optimizing the body c �City Directory City Manager City Hall-General Information City Hall Fax Community/Swim Center Parks & Recreation Department Hercules Municipal Utility Hercules Senior Center Finance Dept/Business License Business/Community Development Public Works & Engineering Inspection Request Line City Clerk Personnel- Job Hotline Police Department Rodeo-Hercules Fire District EMERGENCY ONLY 799-8206 799-8200 799-2521 799-8291 799-8291 799-8285 799-8219 245-6509 245-6529 799-8241 799-8240 799-8215 799-8204 799-8260 799-4561 911 City Council 799-8206 Council meets the second & fourth Tuesday of each month. Trevor Evans-Young, Mayor Ed Balico, Vice Mayor Frank Batara Charleen Raines Joanne Ward Planning Commission 245·6529 For more information regarding meetings, please see our bulletin board at the entrance of the City Hall or call 799-8215. Visit our website at WWW.CI.HERCULES.CA.US CITY HALL HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS Commission meets the first and third Monday of each month. Richard Mitchell Joe Eddy McDonald Myrna L. deVera Dale Arriola Tim Stauffer Community Services Commission 799-8230 Commission meets the second Monday of each month. Kenneth Jett Robert Krall Marylyn Judan Lisa Stauffer Cletia Hart Jojo Soriano . Susan Marie Lee Hercules Library Commission City Scene Public Safety Recreation Services Facility Rentals Senior Services Youth Services TeenIYouth Programs Sports and Fitness Aquatics Registration Information 1 10 26 29 33 36 38 42 50 54 799-8230 Commission meets the third Thursday of each month . Jacquelyn Harbert Roberta Alexander Sherry Madfes Lisa Simmons Education Commission Andrew Walters Bruce MacAulay Adoria Williams 799-8206 Commission meets the second Thursday of each month. John Gotelli David Robinett Lia Jackson John Tran Bo Falcon Chester Stevens Chief Editor: Doreen Mathews Layout & Design: Faye Flores Jenny Smith Claudette Wade �OHering Tahitian, Hula , 5allroom, Latin, Swing, Hip-Hop, Jazz, & CotJ,Hion/Wedding P,-eparation. 62+-5 San Pablo Ave , Pinole· Inside the Del Monte Center D ancine; with the Pinole & Hercules (510) 724--4-78) commu~ities for nearl'y 10 'years. ----- . SORIANO F X rc l! r I V F n 1·. 1\ I 'I Y ASK JOE ABOUT OUR SPECIAL $100,000* SELLER CREDIT TO BUYERS! *SP[Cll"IC UMITATIONS APPLY Joe Soriano Real Estate Agent Sr. Loan Officer Area Specialist 510·685·3706 �City Scene Important Information! NOTICE! Publication Change Due to budgeting issues, the Herculean will no longer be published quarterly. Beginn ing with the 2006-2007 Fiscal Year, the Herculean will be pub lished in September an d March only. The March edition will contain important information regarding Spring and Summer classes and activities. This publication wlll include the expanded aquatics program whic h is offered during the summer months. Please make sure that you keep this copy in your files for reference throughout Spring and Summer. The September issues will provide information regarding Fall and vVinter classes and activities. Should you happen to misplace your hardcopy of "The Herculean", the Parks and Recreati on section of the publication will be posted to the City's webs ite at ww .ci .hercules. ca.us. If you should have any questions or concerns, please feel free to submit your comments via the Questions and Comments section of the website, www.ci.hercules .caus. Thank you. The Hercules Lions Club Presents Islanders Night Friends of the Hercules Library Used Book Sale Saturday, September 30, 2006 Ohlone Center· 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. herculeslibrary.org Saturday, September 9, 2006 7:00 p.m. - Dinner Hercules Community Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules Donation - $35 .00 Proceeds to benefit the Hercules lib ra ry. For infom1ation and tickets, call 799-9368 or email hercules_lions@yahoo.com Fall 2006 Hercu lean �City Scene Volunteer Opportunities Available! Library Volunteers Needed! The new Hercules Library is on schedule for the Grand Opening in November. As many of you may have noticed the construction of the library at Sycamore and Civic is moving along at a brisk pace. As the community gears up for the opening, we are looking to the community for help to fill important volunteer opportunities within the new library branch. As a library volunteer, you can make a real difference to the Hercules community. You can provide valuable assistance to fellow Herculeans, meet new people, learn more about the library and the community, and gain meaningful experiences through the generosity of your time. Who volunteers? Library volunteers come from all walks oflife! Jfyou love libraries, enjoy learning new things, and can give at least two to four hours per week, we'll find the right volunteer job for you! Training is provided. Teens to adults are encouraged to donate their time. What Do Library Volunteers Do? The Contra Costa County Library offers a variety of volunteer opportunities from which to choose. From shelving books to providing assistance with books for the homebound, you can make a difference. Please take time to review the enclosed brochure with full position descriptions of all volunteer opportunities available. You and your creativity can have a direct impact on the new Hercules Library. Opening Day Volunteer Opportunities (Short-term): During September and October, the library will need additional individuals to help library staff with opening day tasks such as: shelving the opening day collection, putting gift plates in books, preparing magazines & periodicals, and docents to offer library tours. This is a great opportunity to preview the library prior to opening day. Ongoing In-Library Support Services: Volunteers, teenagers & adults, are needed to assist staffwith ongoing library tasks, including: ArtlBulletin board display, book & video mending, collection maintenance, shelving & shelfreading, public service suppOli ... and more! Branch Volunteer Coordinator: Assist library staff with managing volunteer activities such as recruitment, interviewing, orientation, scheduling, timecards, and recognition programs. This essential role requires a strong time commitment and an individual wholly dedicated to helping the Branch Librarian with all volunteer activities. Books for the Homebound: Provide a vital link to library services by delivering books and other library materials to homebound or convalescent home library users. Homework Help Assistance: Help a student improve his or her study skills and find academic success that builds self-confidence. Homework Help programs are located at selected branches during the school year only. Stories To Go: Share the joy of books. Read stories to groups of preschool children, ages 3 -5, at child care sites and selected locations. Friends of the Library: Support and promote their local libraries with book sales and fundraisers. The proceeds have enabled libraries to extend the hours of operation and to purchase additional books, magazines and audiovisual materials. Project Second Chance: The library'S adult literacy program. Literacy tutors work one-on-one with adult learners to develop basic reading and writing skills. These are just a few of the many ongoing volunteer opportunities available today. Please take a few minutes to fill out the enclosed application included or apply online at http://www.ccclib.org/volunteer/volform.htmi. For further information about volunteering with the Contra Costa County Library system, please contact Susan Lapat, "Contra Costa County Libraries Volunteer Coordinator, at (925) 927-3211 or email siapat@ccclib.org. Keep your eyes open for the announcement of the Hercules Library Opening Day in November. It will be here before we know it!!! 2 Fall 2006 Herculean �The City of Hercules Invites You to a Traffic Calming Workshop The City of Hercules invites members of our community to join our Traffic Calming Workshop on Saturday, September 30th from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Hercules City Hall. Traffic Calming is the practice of engineering streets to compel motorists to slow down and drive safer. If you would like to help make your neighborhood, or any other street in Hercules, a safer place to drive, cycle or walk please join us. The workshop is free and lunch will be provided. The Workshop will feature Dan Burden, Senior Urban Designer for Walkable Communities, as well as other presenters from the Local Government Commission. If you plan to attend please RSVP to Executive Assistant Kathy Carter at 799-82~2 or kcarter@ci.hercules.ca.us Hey Herculeans Drive Friendly! Fall 2006 Herculean 3 �A FARMERS' MARKET SURVEY ER FOR HERCULES 1. WOULD YOU SUPPORT A CERTIFIED FARMERS' Iv!ARKET IN HERCULES? 2. a YES NO WOULD YOU SUPPORT THUR SDA Y' S FROM 4:00PM T O 8:00PM? YES NO 3. W OULD YOU SU PP ORT SATURDAY 'S FRO"'! 9:00AM TO 1 :OOPM? YES NO 4. \NOULD YOU SUPPORT S.ATURDAY'S FROM 4:00PM TO 8:00PM? YES NO 5. WOULD YOU SUPPORT SATURDAY'S FROM 1 :OOPM TO 5:00PM? YES NO 6. W OULf) YOU PREFER A SEASON AL FARMERS' MARKET OPEN BETWEEN SPRING/FALL? YES NO 7. WOULD YOU I' REFi:R A SEASO NA L FARMER S' MARKET OPEN YEAR ROUND' YES NO 8. WHAT TYP E OF PROD UCTS AN D VENDOKS WOULD YO U WANT TO SEE? 9. How MAN Y TIMES IN A MONTH WOULD YOU SAY, YOU HAVE ATTENDED A FARMERS' M ARKET? AND WHERE? Please submit your c om pleted survey to Claudette Wade by either mailing to: City of Hercules, 111 Civic Dr. Hercules CA, 94547 or fax to (510) 799-2521. Th e survey may also be completed & submitted on line via the city's website, www.ci.hcrculcs.ca.us and e-mailedtocwade@ci.hercules.ca.us Deadline for submittjng sunc),s, Frjday Octob I' 20, 2006 4 Fall 2006 Herculean �Rotary C[ub of J{ercu{es 5th Annual In Remembrance o f Th ose Who Lost Their lives on September 11. 2001 Honoring Police Officer of the Year Firefighter of the Year ~OUr.O-HERC~S \\£RCULES POLICE ~4 e ESTh\~1927 FIRE DISTRICT ~ 4 Monday, September II, 2006 • Doors open at 6 PM Hercules Community Center 20 01 Refugio Valley Road Hercules, California TIckets $35.00 per person For Tickets and Information Please CallS10-724-0997 Or Hercules Police 799-8260 Rodeo-Hercules Fire 799-4561 Fa1 120()6 Herc Ll ieaIl 5 �6 Fall 2006 Herculean �City Scene Hercules Teen/Youth Council 2006-2007 T.Y.C. Executive Board The City of Hercules Teen/Youth Council (T.Y.C) was established in 2002, with only 7 members. Today the membership has grown to over 100. T.Y.C. is composed of Hercules youth and Hercules Middle & High School students from grades 6-12. T y c Executive Board Executive Board with Janine Shaheed- Teen Youth Coordinator Tiffany Lcung-I " President, Christine Lazaro-Senior Executive Board Director, Lan Tran-Secretary, Julie Trilln- Executiv e Boa rd Advisor, Erin Bakker-Marketing Director Top ROW: Ian Bl'Ooks-2"d Vice President, Brett Kahn-Treasurer, Kamal Singh-Director of Operations, Ryan Thompson-2"d President, Donald Baughn-Vice President FRONT ROW: The Council's Executive Board represents teen/youth in all matters of civic interest and needs. T.y'C. promotes education, community involvement, volunteerism, leadership skills and teamwork. In 2006, the Executive Board went to the State Capital Building in Sacramento to attend a California Symposium on Leadership and Politics Conference. They also received scholarships to attend Junior State of America. Many of T.y'C. members are now attending Universities. The Teen/Youth Council is excited about being a part of the City's newest project, a NEW TEEN CENTER. T.Y.C. has met with Mayor Trevor Evans-Young, the City Council, Recreation Managers Pedro Jimenez and Greg Dwyer and the architect to help design the Teen Center, which is expected to open in 2008. (Article continued on next page.) Fa112006 Herculean 7 �City Scene Hercules Teen/ Youth Council TeenlYouth Council Mission Statement T.Y.C. presents an annual report to the Hercules City Council and Community Services Commission on their annual projects such as: Hosting the Senior Citizens Luncheon, Pre-Mothers Day Fashion/Talent Show, Halloween Haunted House, Summer Teen Apprentice Program, Friday Night Out and much more. T.Y.C. Mission Statement • • • • • • • To serve the teen/youth of the City of Hercules. To promote teen/youth Empowerment. To serve as a conduit for the broad voice of teen/youth on policy issues through program and activities conceived of by teens/youths. To have teen/youth recognized as meaningful and productive members of society. To plan and run teen/youth activities. To speak to government bodies on behalf of the teen/youth population. To achieve mentoring programs to help with providing leadership experience for 6 th _12th graders. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Teen/Youth Council (T.Y.C.), meetings are held at the Hercules Teen/Youth Resource Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules on the 1st and 3 rd Wednesday of each month from3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. (during the school year). Applications are NOW available. For additional information visit the City's website www.ci.hercules.ca.us or call (510) 799-8294. ~S ____ M____~I____~L____ E ~ GOOD FOR ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: r ---COUPON ---- -~ ---- - -I~ ).$100 Initial Exam ::.Free Teeth Whitening for New - =-=-=-:;. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - :and cleaning including 4 ::Patients. 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During the past school year that ended in June, the Interact Club had about 50 active members and completed several community service projects. Here are some of the highlights: Library: 1. 2. 3. The Interact Club contributed $1,000.00 to the Hercules Community Library Fundraising Campaign. In September and March, Club members helped set up the Friends of the Hercules Library's Book Sales. As a token of thanks, the Friends have purchased a brick in the new library, recognizing the Interact Club. In April and June, Club members went to the Pleasant Hill Library and processed over 1,000 books for the new library. This activity involved stamping "Hercules" on the books, placing bar codes on the books, and inserting security strips. Youth: 1. 2. Club members helped distribute dictionaries to yd grade students at four public elementary schools, as part of the Rotary Club's Dictionaries for 3rd Graders Program. Club members participated in the Christmas Coalition by decorating and staffing Santa's Workshop at the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, and by wrapping gifts for distribution. International: 1. 2. Club members organized and presented the Multi-Cultural Assembly at the Hercules Middle-High School. The Club made a financial donation to two organizations: The Wheelchair Foundation (provides wheelchairs to people in need; the Club designated developing countries) and Rotary International's Polio Plus (immunizes children against polio). Fundraisers: The Club's major fundraising activities were working at both the Rotary Club's and the Rodeo Chamber of Commerce's Crab Feeds. Interact Club Officers for Fall 200S-Spring 2006 President Vice President Secretary Treasurer International Committee Chair Multi-Cultural Assembly Chair Corey Lee John Tran Arahana "Archie" Sathy Robbie Thind Eric Trac Amanda Giacomelli Fall 2006 Herculean 9 �Yo ... , Children's f iles on th e library I I I Hand-painted tiles will be set on a wall of the Children's Garden of our library. To see how your children can participate and help make this library their own, please call 510 . 799.9368, or e-mail hercules_lions@yahoo.com. The cost for each tile is $50. Space for tiles is limited For more information about the Hercules Library please call City Hall (510) 799-8231 or visit www.herculeslibrary.com 10 Fall 2006 Herculean �]]) ®®IJD®~a TIIlnffimIk~ aCID ]]J®nocemIl®~ I1 fi ill no ffi no SY' ]]) CD m CID no ~ (as of June 30, 2006) . $50,000 - $200,000 $1,000 - $4,999 Bob Polacchi Taraya Family Santa Clara Housing Richmond Sanitary Service The Shapiro Family Jim Lopeman Jacquelyn Harbert &Albert Peyton Jorge Alfaro Charleen Raines The Judan Family Betty Fang Friends of Trevor Evans-Young Sheryl Granzella Manuel E. &Myrna L. DeVera Jon Strother Community Open House Rotary Club of Hercules Association 01 Filipino Americans of Hercules Fil-Ams of Hercules Chinese Association of Hercules Hercules High Interact Club Hercules Historical Society Friends of Hercules City of Hercules Staff KTGY DK Associates East Bay Business Times Memory of Lucio C. Raymundo, Sf. Amrik Sin gh Ponnu &Gurmeet Kaur Ponnu Ken, Sherry &Justin Modfes Friends &family of Jacquelyn Harbert $10,000 - $49,999 Ed Bolico &Family Friends of Frank Bataro Susan L. Pricco &Paul Freese John Troughton Friends olthe Hercules library Lewis Homes Citibonk $5,000 - $9,999 Joanne Word Focundo &Matilda Balico Philippine Cultural &Historicol Association Conoco Phillips Wm. Lyons Homes Pelletreou, Alderson &Cabral Hercules Lions Club &WCC Leo Club Michael Sakamoto &Family Jaynelle Bell Anita L. Roger Fields Sanh Hiep Chou Zili Wang-Yang Zou-Youchen Wang Hercules Titans Booster Club Baguio Californians, Inc. Hercules Chamber of Commerce $500 - $999 The Barbara Rowl Family Brenda Souza Hudson Victoria &Renaldo Calub Hercules Senior Citizens Club Barnes &Noble Beveridge &Diamond Zell and Associates Korve Engineering Paul Wintrooth $100 - $499 Author Lecture Series Community Garage Sale Bridget L. Koller Alex &Teresa Fern Richard Bauer Stanley Feinsod Adoria Williams Edward Jong, DDS Martiza Acosta HMS Community Partnership Jacobsen Consulting Engeo, Inc. Balance Hydrologies Giggles Studio &Media Center The Aldajani &Johnson Family Edwin &Bernadine Wong Torsho Gaines Joio Soriano $10 - $99 Extreme Pizza Mr. &Mrs. Ed. B. Giron W.A. &D. D. Kelley Rose-Marie Westberg Janet Beweley Louise Rice-Lawson Robert Andrews Patricio Wright Betty Bones Sam Musa Cheryl Wright NOTICE ANYTHING MISSINIP. YOUR NAME! FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW AND PARTICIPATE IN THE BUilDING OF OUR COMMUNITY'S LIBRARY- ~------- - ------ - --------~- -- ------------- - -------~----------------------~---------------------~ Great Communities Deserve Great Libraries PLEDGE CARD Your Name or Co~pany Name $ Pledge Amount to be paid as follows: Name to appear on acknowledgements (or prefer to remain anonymous) $ Initial Amount Street Address $ Balance Due City, State, Zip Code Phone or Email Address Signature Please bill me on a _5-year,_3-year, or _2year installment plan starling on Plea'e make chew payable to: Hercules Community Library Foundation, In'Mail to: Cash _ Check Credit Card (MC -' Visa _ Exp. Dote _ __ Credit Cord # _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Hercules Community Library Foundation, Inc. 111 Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 Donations made to the Hercules Community Library Foundation, Inc., in support of its building campaign are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. For further information, please call 799-8231 or visit the Hercules Community Library Foundation's website at: www.hertul"librory.CDm Fall 2006 Herculean II �Public Safety Hercules Police Department New Programs And Fees Implemented Hercules Begins Alarm Registration Fees Increased for Vehicle Tows In July, Hercules initiated an alarm registration program for businesses and residences in the city. This program was approved by the City Council in order to document alarm system subscribers, alarm site information, and alarm or monitoring company information to facilitate safe and efficient response by the police department. Recently, the Hercules City Council increased the fees charged for releasing vehicles that are towed by the police department. These fees were increased to cover all costs of towing vehicles, including the salaries of police officers involved in the tow and administrative costs related to processing the necessary paperwork. A simple form is available at the Hercules Police Department or on the city website at www.ci.hercules.ca.us (it can be found in the index after entering the website, go to "public safety" then to "police".) The completed form and a $40 annual fee can be delivered to the police department. On receipt, a permit will be issued to the alarm system subscriber or business. The new vehicle release fees are $100 for an ordinary tow, where there is no legal liability by the driver, and $140 for a penalty tow, where the driver or owner of the vehicle faces liability due to arrest, citation, or failure to register the vehicle. According to Hercules Deputy Police ChiefTom Muehleisen, "This fee covers ongoing costs to the city for the services of our officers and records staff, and allows us to continue to address quality-of-life issues for the citizens that include traffic enforcement and abandoned vehicle abatement." According to Police Commander Tom Dalby, "Alarm registration will streamline the system of contacting subscribers when an emergency occurs at a local residence or business. It will also notify officers of potential hazards and other important information at alarm sites." Ifthere are any questions regarding alarm registration, Commander Dalby can be contacted at the police department, (510) 799-8277. 12 Fall 2006 Herculean When retrieving a vehicle, fee payment (in cash only), proof of ownership, and current registration must be shown at the police department in order to obtain a release fOlID. This document is then taken to the tow company and the vehicle will be returned . �Public Safety Hercules Police Department Police Begin Patrols With Dual Purpose Motorcycles In June, the Hercules Police Department began patrols with two dual purpose motorcycles. These motorcycles, Suzuki model DR-Z 400, are designed for both on and off-road use, which makes them perfect for patrolling the streets, parks, greenbelts, and trails within the city. The motorcycles were unveiled at the Cultural Festival, where they were an invaluable tool for traversing Refugio Park and the surrounding streets. They were also used at the July 41h parade, the fireworks display and general patrol of off-road locales such as the waterfront and greenbelts. The motorcycles have also been an immediate hit with the public, with a sporty profile that demands attention from both motorcycle enthusiasts and those who have never had a particular interest in two-wheeled transportation. The biggest fans appear to be the local young people, who enjoy closely examining the bright blue machines with POLICE emblazoned on the sides, or waving to the motorcycle officers as they drive by. The dual purpose motorcycles add yet another facet to the public safety provided by the Police Department and are a welcome addition to the organization. Sergeant Tim Stratmeyer and Officer Bill Imboden Fall 2006 Herculean J3 �Public Safety Hercules Police Department Hercules Officers Shine At Police & Fire Games Officer Taylor, Sergeant Goswick, Officer Baisas and Officer Vasquez In June, Sergeant Bill Goswick and Officers Joe Vasquez, Earnest Taylor and Ian Baisas participated in the 40 th annual Western States Police & Fire Games in San Diego. The Games, which were formerly called the Police Olympics, are designed to test the skills of entrants from departments throughout the western United States in a variety of sporting events. The Hercules officers competed in swimming, boxing, table tennis, golf, and dodge ball. The results of their training and discipline were extraordinary. Officer Baisas competed in the table tennis event. Officer Vasquez fought his way to a bronze medal in the 178-pound light heavyweight boxing division. Officer Taylor earned a bronze medal in golf. And Sergeant Goswick received a total of five medals in swimming events, including gold medals in the 200-meter freestyle relay and the 200-meter freestyle medley, and silver medals in the 50-meter breaststroke, the 50-meter freestyle, and the lOa-meter freestyle. And, to finish the competition, all four officers teamed up to compete in the dodge ball tournament. When asked about their experience, Officer Taylor felt that "it was an unforgettable experience to be able to participate in these games" and Officer Vasquez said "It was a blessing to participate in this event, and an honor to compete with fellow members of our department." Officer Baisas adde4 that "We were the smallest department at the Games, but the City's incredible heart, spirit, and camaraderie was evident, out-sizing even the biggest agencies." We recognize these four officers for their positive representation of the City of Hercules and their dedication to this great competition. I 4 Fall 2006 Herculean �Public Safety Hercules Police Department Landscaping Can Help To Prevent Crime There is nothing that rejuvenates the spirit more quickly for many people than seeing a beautifully landscaped yard. As well as increasing your property value, landscaping, when done correctly, can increase safety and security for you and your guests. This is not only true for single family residential neighborhoods, but it has application in multi-dwelling units and commercial properties. If you have a speed limit sign, a school crossing sign or similar sign adjacent to your property, check and make sure plants and shrubs are trimmed so the sign is visible for everyone approaching it. The best way to do this is to get into your vehicle, approach the sign and see if you can see it from a reasonable distance. Is a tree limb blocking the stop sign and not allowing ample time for a driver unfamiliar with your street able to see it and safely come to a full and complete stop? Property owners are responsible for trinuning any plants on their property so public signs can be seen. Plants and shrubs should also be trimmed at the curb, gutter and sidewalk line to allow pedestrians, drainage and bicyclists to pass unobstructed . There is an added benefit in taking care of your property in this manner. It helps thwart crime. A well-kept property is one that is less likely to attract a burglar. If a yard is well-manicured, to a burglar it appears that the people care, that they pay attention to details and would notice if something was amiss . Property that allows for adequate lighting, with trimmed trees and bushes that do not allow for someone to hide in them, says to the would-be crook, "Stay away!" The Police Department recommends that you take stock of your yard and conduct your own security survey. Do the plantings make your home less visible and create hiding places for suspects? If so, trim them. Do tree limbs provide access to a second story or provide an easy way to scale a fence? Is your address number visible from the street at all hours of the day? Additionally, if you are gone for an extended period time, you would want to make sure the yard is free of newspapers, weeds and unkempt lawns, a signal that you are gone. FREE !! Hercules News Website Go to: herculesbythebaynews.com for: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Upcoming Calendar Events & Notices Local Merchants & Discount Coupons Garage Sales - or Items for Sale Important Web Links Recipe Exchange Job Postings Free Classified Ads Phone & Website Directory Games & Puzzles Recently Sold Homes Sponsored by: Ed Messner, Realtor Certified Residential Specialist, 510-662-8494 Fall 2006 Herculean 15 �Public Safety Hercules Police Department Protect Yourself From Identity Theft The Justice Department's Bureau ofJustice Statistics (BJS) announced that in 2004, during a six month period, an estimated 3.6 million households, or about 3 percent of all households in the nation, learned that they had been the victim of at least one type of identity theft. During the summer months of 2006, the Hercules Police Department arrested nearly a dozen suspects for various identity theft crimes. A majority of the identity theft suspects were utilizing stolen mail to commit their crimes. In one case, the suspect was making false driver's licenses in order to utilize the victim's stolen checks. In another case, the victim lost her purse and driver's license in a car burglary. Within a week, a female suspect attempted to purchase an automobile at a local car dealer utilizing the Hercules victim's identity. HPD Detectives were waiting for the suspect as she completed the final paperwork to purchase the vehicle. If the victim had not placed a fraud alert on her credit, the car purchase would have been successful. In order to satisfy the car dealership requirement for insurance, the suspect had already added the vehicle to the victim's car insurance policy. Common methods in which identity thieves obtain the personal identifying information of others are through mail thefts, residential and auto burglaries, purse snatchi ng, and on the Internet. In some cases, unsclUpulous employees of banks , mortgage companies , and other financial institutions have been caught brokering personal information . With enough identifying information, thieves can obtain credit in your name, change the address on existing accounts, obtain utility service, obtain cellular phone service, open a bank account, obtain employment, or even be arrested in your name. Pick up mail delivered to your home as soon as possible each day. Consider getting a post office box if you must leave mail unattended for long periods of time. The use of a post office box also makes it harder for thieves to associate account numbers with your home address. Never mail bill payments from your home mailbox. Place all outgoing mail in a U.S. postal mailbox only. Shred all documents containing personal information, including junk mail and pre-approved credit offers, before throwing them in the trash . Do not provide personal information over the phone unless you initiated the call. Do not print driver's license numbers on checks. Make an emergency phone list for all of your accounts. Keep the list in a safe place, but readily available in case credit cards are lost or stolen or if fraudulent activity is suspected. Obtain your credit report at least once per year from the three major credit bureaus, Equifax, Experian, and Trans Union. Check for fraudulent activity and make sure the information is accurate. Write to them to correct any discrepancies . You can also request your name be removed from any promotional lists that the bureau maintains. If You Become a Victim: Notify the three major credit bureaus immediately by phone and in writing. Notify all involved creditors immediately by phone and in writing. File a report with your local law enforcement agency. Be sure to ask for the report number in case you need to obtain a copy later. Keep detailed notes of all actions including dates, times, and names of persons contacted. Resources: Minimize Your Risk: Keep your social security card in a safe place and never . Department of Justice give out your number unless required to do so. Your social P.O. Box 903417 security number is the key piece of information sought by Identity Theft Registry, Room G21 0 an identity thief. Sacramento, CA 94203-4170 Don't leave purses, wallets, or personal information in your 1-888-880-0240 vehicles. bup ://www. ag.ca.govlidtheft/general.htm 16 Fall 2006 Herculean �Public Safety Hercules Police Department ~f.RCULEs pOLICE e ~ Identity Theft (Continued) California Department of Consumer Affairs Office of Privacy Protection 400 R Street, Suite 3000 Sacramento, CA 95814 800-952-5210 or 916-323-0637 www.privacyprotection.ca.gov Experian P.O. Box 9532 Allen, TX 75013 Report Fraud: 888-EXPERIAN (888-397-3742) Order credit report: -888-EXPERlAN www.experian.com Privacy Rights Clearinghouse 1717 Kettner Ave., Suite 105 San Diego, CA 92lOl 619-298-3396 www.privacyrights.org Trans Union P.O. Box 6790 Fullerton, CA 92834 Report fraud: 800-680-7289 Order credit report: 800-888-4213 www.transunion.com Equifax P.O. Box lO5069 Atlanta, GA 30348 Report Fraud: 800-290-8749 Order credit report: 800-685-1111 www.equifax.com Come visit 5 pring LI FE acupuncture & healing at the new I-lercules Waterfront District, where HEALI NG with compassion is what we do best! To schedule your appointment, please call 510-724- 8882. !=or more information about our services, please visi t our website at www.springlifeacupuncture.com 2168 Railroad Ave. ,Hercules, CA 94547 Fall 2006 Herculean 17 �City Scene Hand Painted Tiles Your Children's Art Work As Part Of The Library!!! Hand-painted tiles will be set on a wall of the library's Children's Garden Make this YOUR child's library. Bring your children to decorate tiles. Last painting day before the library opens! Saturday, September 30, 2006 Ohlone Center 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Cost for each 8x8 tile is $50 Additional information is available at www.herculeslibrary.org, Hercules_lions@yahoo.com or 799,:, 9368 J 8 Fa ll 2006 Herculean �The Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District invites you to join our team COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM PROGRAM What is CERT? CERT stands for Community Emergency Response Team. The purpose of the CERT Program is to improve community preparedness in the event of a disaster. The program is designed to teach basic skills important in an emergency. Who is eligible for CERT Training? The Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District provides CERT Training free of charge for Rodeo-Hercules residents, schools and businesses. Learn from your Local Rodeo-Hercules Firefighters. Rodeo-Hercules Firefighters teach the training course at a centrallocation at convenient times, in eight sessions. What you will be trained to do: Local Rodeo-Hercules Firefighters will train you to prepare and respond to a disaster. The course topics include: • Introduction to Disaster Preparedness • Disaster First Aid & CPR • Fire Suppression • Light Search and Rescue • How to Organize Your Neighborhood for CERT How to sign up: Call (510) 799-4561 to register for the next class or request a CERT Packet for your neighborhood, school, or business to get started. The next CERT Class starts September 6, 2006 at the Hercules Fire Station, 1680 Refugio Valley Road at 7:00 p.m. Fall 2006 Herculean 19 �Public Safety Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District Fire Escape Planning Close your eyes. Imagine you are sleeping soundly when the blaring sounds of your smoke alarms jolt you awake. What do you imagine happens next? If you ' re like many Rodeo & Hercules residents , you ' ll probably picture yourselfjumping up out of bed and walking through clouds of white smoke, taking the time to gather the things you'd want to save from the flames. If any part of that is what you imagined, it's time you opened your eyes. A real fire is nothing like what youjust imagined. actually planned and practiced how they would escape a home fire . Not having a plan is a deadly mistake. NFPA estimates that 3,925 people died in fires in 2003 - including more than 3,000 in homes. Ifa fire strikes your home, will you be able to get out alive? Fire victims can tell you that knowing before a fire ~hat to do and how to get out can be the deciding factor in whether or not you will survive. Here's what you need to do right now: A real fire is hot, hotter than any heat you ' ve ever experienced. Sure, it starts small , but it grows and spreads quickly. The gases that are put off from the flames are poison. They ' re also hot enough to burn your lungs. Take in enough of those gases and you're dead . And then there 's the smoke that is put off from the flames. It's thick, black and hot. It spreads quickly through the building, banking down from the ceiling to the floor; you won ' t be able to see through it to find the doors or windows. Install working smoke alarms on every level and outside of each sleeping area. Develop a fire escape plan that identifies two ways out of each room and a family meeting place outside. Make sure your plan allows for any special needs in your household . If everyone knows what to do, everyone can get out quickly. Practice using the plan, at least twice a year. If everyone knows that everyone else is ready to exit quickly, no one will lose precious time trying to help someone who doesn ' t need help. A real fire isn ' t Hollywood a late-night fire is no time to realize that you haven ' t prepared and have no idea how to escape from it. Some studies have shown that children may not awaken to the sound of the smoke alarm. Know what your child will do before a fire occurs. Every home needs a well thought out, well-rehearsed fire escape plan - before a fire happens. If the unthinkable happens: Yell "FIRE! Everyone get out! " October 8-14 is National Fire Prevention Week, an important annual educational commemoration that has been sponsored by the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) since 1922. This year ' s theme involves cooking fires ("Prevent Cooking Fires - Watch What You Heat"), but an escape plan is necessary for a!l fires . What better time to remind Rodeo & Hercules residents of the need to make a fire escape plan? National data shows that most of us haven ' t planned ahead. According to NFPA, only a quarter of Americans have 2 0 Fall 2006 Herculean Move to your closest exit, and if you run into smoke, tum and use another way out. If you must exit through a room with smoke, get low and go under the smoke to your exit. Don ' t take time to pick up belongings;just get out and help others get out. Move fast but stay calm. Sit down tonight and make a plan. Then take a few minutes to walk through your home and practice using the exits you' ve identified. Choose a meeting place and memorize our emergency number 911 so you can call us once you get outside. �Public Safety Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District Prevent Cooking Fires! It's time for Fire Prevention Week, and from October 8-14 Rodeo-Hercules Fire District is joining forces with the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to remind local residents to "Prevent Cooking Fires: Watch What You Heat." During this year's fire safety campaign, firefighters and safety advocates will be spreading the word about the dangers of cooking fires-most of which result from unattended cooking-and teaching local residents how to prevent cooking fires from starting in the first place. According to the latest NFPA research, cooking is the leading cause of home fires . One out of three home fires begins in the kitchen- more than any other place in the home. Cooking fires are also the leading cause of home fire-related injuries. "Often when we're called to a fire that started in the kitchen , the residents tell us that they only left the kitchen for a few minutes," said Battalion Chief Biagi "Sadly, that's all it takes for a dangerous fire to start. We hope that Fire Prevention Week will help us reach folks in the community before they've suffered a damaging lesson." Among the safety tips that firefighters and safety advocates will be emphasizing: Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grilling, broiling, or boiling food. If you must leave the room, even for a short period of time, turn off the stove. When you are simmering, baking, or roasting food, check it regularly, stay in the home, and use a timer to remind you. If you have young children, use the stove's back burners whenever possible. Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the stove. When you cook, wear clothing with tight-fitting sleeves. Keep potholders, oven mitts, wooden utensils, paper and plastic bags, towels, and anything else that can burn , away from your stovetop. Clean up food and grease from burners and stovetops. Fire Prevention Week is actively supported by fire departments across the country. This is the 85 th year that fire departments have observed Fire Prevention Week, making it the longest running public health and safety observance on record . Consumer Products Recalls Go To CPSC Website At www.cps.gov For Additional Information IKEA Home Furnishings Announce Recall to Repair Folding Chair Beds and Sofa Beds for Finger Tip Amputation Hazard - In cooperation with the U .S . Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), IKEA Home Furnishings, of Plymouth Meeting, Pa., is voluntarily . recalling about 100,000 LYCKSELE Chair Beds and Sofa Beds. Fingers can become caught in the folding mechanism of the chair bed/sofa bed, posing a laceration and/or amputation hazard. Hair Dryers Recalled for Electrocution Hazard - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Style Tronics Inc. , of Los Angeles, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 19,300 "Monica" and "Turbo 1200" Hand-Held Hair Dryers. These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection plug to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Such electric shock protection devices are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers. Plastic Hardware Covers on Children's Furniture Recalled for Choking Hazard - In cooperation with the U .S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Hold Everything, of San Francisco, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 3,200 pieces of children's furniture in the Homeroom Bedroom Collection . The small cam lock covers can be easily removed, presenting a choking hazard to young children. Fall 2006 Herculean 2I �Public Safety ~ (~ru ~\ ;'\' "' ) . • . f I ~.1 Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District Product Recall (Continued) 1 "~ Humidifiers Recalled for Fire Hazard - In cooperation with the U,S , Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Hunter Fan Co" of Memphis, Tenn" is voluntarily recalling about 29 ,000 Warm Mist CareFree® Humidifiers, Water from the humidifier can leak into the unit's electrical compartment posing a fire hazard. Ryobi Radial Arm Saws Recalled for Blade Detachment Hazard - In cooperation with the U .S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Ryobi Motor Products Corp. formerly of Anderson, S.c. ("RMP"); Ryobi Electric Tool Manufacturing, Inc. formerly of Chandler, Ariz. ; and Ryobi Limited, of Hiroshima, Japan, are voluntarily recalling about 145,000 Ryobi Radial Arm Saws. Cracking of the plastic motor housing can cause the blade assembly to fall durin o . . . b operation, pOSing a rIsk of laceration to the operator or bystanders. The detachment may occur unexpectedly and without warning. Lexar JumpDrive® Computer Storage Devices Recalled fo~ Burn Hazard, Certain Models Involved - In cooperation With the U.S . Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Lexar Medialnc., of Fremont, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 66~000 Lexar JumpDrive® FireFly and 1GB Secure II flash drIves. The recalled JumpDrives® FireFly and Secure II products could overheat, posing a risk of burns to consumers and property damage. Home Fragrance Holdings, Inc. Recalls Cand les Sold at Pier I Imports Due to Fire Hazard - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Home Fragrance Holdings Inc., Houston, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about 413,000 Cement Candles. The candles can unexpectedly flare , posing a fire hazard to consumers . Heat & Glo Indoor/Outdoor Gas Fireplaces Recalled for Fire Hazard - In cooperation with the U .S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Heat & Glo, of Lakeville, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 1,550 Heat & Glo Twilight II and IIB Gas Fireplaces. Temperatures in the framing header area above these fireplaces can get Sportsstuff Wego Kite Tubes Withdrawn from Market after , too high , posing a fire hazard. Reports of Deaths and Injuries - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recalls All-TerSportsstuff, Inc., of Omaha, Nebraska is voluntari ly rain Vehicles for Fire Hazard - In cooperation with the recalling about 19,000 Wego Kite Tubes. CPSC staff is U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Bomaware of39 injury incidents with 29 of those resulting in bardier Recreational Products, of Quebec, Canada, is volmedical treatment. Sportsstuffhas received reports of two untarily recalling about 11 ,3 00 Bombardier Model Year 2006 deaths in the United States and a variety of serious injuries. Outlander 650 and 800 ATVs and Can-AM Model Year Sportsstuff has been unable to determine the cause of the 2007 Outlander 650 ATVs. The operator could ride with incidents. their foot engaging the rear brake without noticing. This can cause the rear brake to overheat and possibly ignite, Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc. Recalls Lawn Tractors posing a risk of serious injury or death. for Fire Hazard - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc. , of Augusta, Ga., formerly known as Electrolux Outdoor Products Inc. , is voluntarily recalling about 174,000 Lawn Tractors. The fuel line on these lawn ' tractors can separate from the fueJ tank outlet. If this occurs, fuel will spi II out, posing a fire hazard. 22 Fall 2006 Herculean �BEFORE BACK-TO-SCHOOL, GET BACK-TO-THE-OPTOMETRIST FOR BETTER LEARNING Hercules, CA - September 2006 Vision is a dominant process in the growth, development and daily performance of children. In fact, EIGHTY PERCENT OF WHAT STUDENTS LEARN IS THROUGH VISION. And yet, 86 percent of all school-age children have not had a complete eye examination. Ever. "This could mean that thousands of school-aged children simply can't see correctly," said Dr. Janet Chan from Bright Eyes Optometry of Hercules. "Parents and teachers need to know that with a complete eye examination, we can diagnose and begin treatment of many of these debilitating vision and eye health issues." Students with poor vision can be misdiagnosed as learning impaired, as having attention deficient disorder, or are just plain left behind from their peer group. And these kids don't know that they can't see what their friend sees, because they don't know what normal vision is like . It also means that many children, by the time they have that first examination, may have a condition, such as amblyopia or lazy eye, which now cannot be treated. If they had had a complete eye examination earlier in their lives, the condition could have been easily corrected. Children need to have a complete eye examination where vision acuity, eye health and vision skills are measured. And they need to have these examinations at an early age. Comprehensive vision examinations can only be conducted by an eye care professional with the specialized training needed to make a definitive diagnosis and prescribe treatment. Keep in mind that a vision screening, while a useful tool, is a limited process and cannot be used to diagnose an eye or vision problem, but rather to indicate a potential need for further evaluation. Dr. Janet Chan has been serving the eye care needs of patients in the Contra Costa County area since 1999 when she joined Dr. William Wan's practice. Formerly known as Pinole Optometry, Bright Eyes Optometry is located at its new address at: 500 Alfred Nobel Drive, Suite 138, Hercules, CA 94547 . CONTACT: Janet Chan, OD, FAAO Bright Eyes Optometry 510-724-1000. www.BrightEyesOptometry.com BRIG HT "We encourage parents to have children examined three times prior to starting school: at 6-12 months, 2-3 years and before starting kindergarten ," said Dr. Chan. "This monitors eye development and can prevent conditions that may be irreversible in later years." Teachers can help too by letting parents know the importance of eye examinations and the link between good vision and successful learning. E·Y· E · S OPTOMETRY Fall 2006 Herculean 23 �DOGDADDY PET CARE SERVICE DOGS CATS VACATION SERVICES ALL PETS GROUP WALKS PRIVATE WALKS 510.672.2999 WWW.DOGDADDY.NET HERCULES RESIDENT 24 Fall 2006 Herculean �Prospect Sierra ... Where students are passionate about learning. PS AN ENRICHED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Master Teachers Challenging and Meaningful Academics High School Preparatory Curricula Science Labs &Technology Centers Modern & Expansive Libraries Comprehensive Performing & Visual Arts Programs Interscholastic Sports • Service Learning Program Performing Arts & Sports Centers French &Spanish Language Instruction AfterSchool Program • Financial Assistance Beautiful and Safe Campuses with Sweeping Bay Views MAIN POINTS OF ENTRY: KINDERGARTEN &SIXTH GRADE We invite you to learn more about Prospect Sierra! Please call to schedule a personal tour of the school in session! 510.236.5800, K-4 510.528.5800, 5-8 "Prospect Sierra School provides the peifect environment for our children to grow as active learners, caring individuals, and members ofa thriving community. School, for them, is a place where they feel they are cared for, loved, and challenged every day. The faculty provides a world where my children feel they belong - an essential element in the process oflearning. As my husband, Arif, once said, 'Prospect Sierra is a place where it is fun to be a parent. '" Eiman Mahmoud, parent ofa sixth grader and a graduate Fa ll 2006 Herculean 25 �Recreation & Community Services , ... Recreation Department Staff Directory 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules Recreation Manager-Child Care/Senior Center/ Tiny Tot Services ..... ......... ............ ... ......................... Marsha Reynolds Phone: (510) 799-8239 email: marsha.reynolds@ci.hercules.ca.us Recreation Manager-Recreation Classes/Facilities/ Sports .................. ................................................................ ..Greg Dwyer Phone: (510) 799-8293 email: gdwyer@ci.hercules.ca .us Recreation Manager-Community Events/AquaticslYouthlTeen Programs .......................................... ........................ ..... Pedro Jimenez Phone: (510) 799-8228 email: pjimenez@ci.hercules.ca.us Community EventS Calendar for 2006-Q7 7th Annual TYC Haunted House ... October 28,2006 Community Clean-up Day......... November 18, 2006 Holiday Tree Lighting ................... December 1, 2006 TYC Senior Citizen Luncheon ................ May 6, 2007 Administrative Secretary............... .. ...................... .... ....... Jenny Smith Phone: (510) 799-8230 email: jenny.smith@ci.hercules.ca.us Sports/Facility Coordinator. ..................... ..... ............... Brandon Ikeda Phone: (510) 799-8295 email:bikeda@ci.hercules.ca.us Aquatics/Concessions Coordinator.... ..... .. .... Alexandra Johnson Phone: (510) 799-8229 email: ajohnson@ci.hercules.ca.us Senior Center/Community Events Coordinator. ............................................ .. ... ............ ........ Janet Bewley Phone: (510) 799-8219 email: janet.bewley@ci.hercules.ca.us TeenlYouth Coordinator. ........ ............ ..................... Janine Shaheed Phone: (510) 799-8294 email: jshaheed@ci.hercules.ca.us Child Care Coordinators Ambra Bonham .. .... .............................................. ...... .(510) 245-4803 Hanna Ranch Childcare email: abonham@ci.hercules.ca.us Hercules Community BLOODDIUVE THE BLOOD DONATION PROCESS Giving blood is safe, quick and easy. The entire process only takes about an hour and a single blood donation can help save more than one life. We have some great information to help you now what to expect when you give for the first time. BLOOD DONOR EUGIBIUTY Blood donors must be in general good health, weigh at least 110 pounds, and must not have donated blood in the last 56 days . In general donors must be at least 17 years old, but this requirement varies from state to state . Check with your blood drive coordinator.The link below leads to additional information about donor eligibility requi rem ents related to travel, medications, etc. Tuesday, October 3, 2006 1:30pm - 6:30pm Robin Williams .................... ..... ... ...... ..... ... ......... ......... (510) 799-8259 Lupine Childcare email: rwilliams@ci.hercules .ca.us Gwendolyn Windham .. ....... .. .................................... (510) 799-822~ Ohlone Childcare email: gwindham@ci.hercules.ca.us Tuesday, February 6,2007 1:30pm - 6:30pm Located at 111 Civic Drive. City Hall/Senior Center To make an appOintment, online please viSit www.beadono[.com (sponsor code: HERCULES84) For additional info please call (510) 799-8219 26 Fall 2006 Herculean �For more information please call (510) 799-8219 *IF DUMPSTERS ARE FILLED TO CAPACITY BEFORE 11:00AM, NO MORE DUMPING WILL BE ALLOWED! TOXIC MATERIALS/ FERTILIZERS/ PESTICIDES/ POISONS/ CLEANERS/ BAGGED ASBESTOS/ MEDICAL WASTE/ MOTOR OIL, FILTERS/ ANTI-FREEZE/ HAZARDOUS WASTE/ REFRIGERATORS/ TIRES/ STOVES/ LAWN MOWERS/ PAINT, SOLVENTS OR THINNERS/ CAR OR HOUSEHOLD BATTERIES/ ADHESIVES/ GAS CYLINDERS/ AEROSALS/ WATER HEATERS/ AIR CONDITIONERS/ TV'S/ COMPUTERS/ RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS/ ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT/EXPLOSIVES/ FIREARMS/ PRESSURIZED THICK WALL GAS CYLINDERS/ AND ANY OTHER LARGE APPLIANCES ARE NOT ALLOWED! WARNING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE PROHIBITED! *IF DUMPSTERS ARE FILLED TO CAPACITY BEFORE 11:00AM, NO MORE DUMPING WILL BE ALLOWED! This event will bring residents, businesses and volunteers together for a common goal, to beautify the community! Spruce up your yards, sidewalks, and streets just in time for the Holidays! A no charge opportunity is being offered to all City of Hercules residents ONLY in conjunction with Richmond Sanitary Service. Containers will be placed at the Hercules MiddlelHigh School Parking Lot where you can drop off your trash bags. Elderly and handicapped residents, please call (510) 799-8291 to schedule a pick-up and the city will make arrangements to pick-up bags from your sidewalk. Only outdoor trash, yard clippings, and tree limbs cut and tied to a 36" length will be taken as well as small appliances. Anyone interested in volunteering report to the Hercules Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules at 7:00am to Check-In and pick-up plastics bags & gloves. THERE WILL BE ONLY ONE CENTRAL LOCATION FOR ALL DUMPSTERS THIS YEAR. THE LOCATION WILL BE THE HERCULES MIDDLEIHIGH SCHOOL PARKING LOT! THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO HERCULES RESIDENTS ONLY J.D. WILL BE REQUIRED BEFORE DUMPING AND ONLY ONE VEHICLE PER HOUSE HOLD! NO COMMERCIAL DUMPING ALLOWED, DUMPING IS ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS ONLY! NEW INFORMATION FOR THIS YEAR SATURDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2006 8:00A.M. TILL 11:00 A.M. CITY OF HERCULES 9TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP DAY �presents the ANNUAL HOl3DAY 7Ree l3t;H73Nt; You and Your family are cordially invited to attend the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 1, 2006 6:00pm-9:00pm Hercules Community Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules Take a picture with Santa Claus! Come join T.Y.C.in the Elves Workshop! COME ENJOY ENTERTAINMENT, REFRESHMENTS AND SOCIALIZING WITH COMMUNITY NEIGHBORS! ** Start the season of giving by bringing unwrapped toys to the Tree Lighting Ceremony. The Christmas Coalition will be happy to collect all donations.** For more info call (510) 799-8219. Fall 2006 Herculean 28 �Rental Facilities F.aciJity, Rentar ~-I&...,.' I '.;' ", j3'! ~-~. FACILITY RENTALS Whether you are hosting a wedding reception, birthday part1, or any other special occasion, the Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department invites you to share your precious moments in any of our available facilities. WELCOME! For detailed information on rental fees, date availability, and a~pllcation procedures please call (510) 799-8291. You may pick up a facility rental application at the Community/Swim Center during normal business hours. Reservations will be received on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations will also be taken no more than one year in advance, and no less than one month prior to the event date. The following is a list of facilities we have available: Foxboro Community Center: Located at 1025 Canterbury Avenue. Maximum capacity of 48. One small assembly room tile flooring , restrooms, large outdoor park area, tennis and basketball courts. This facility does not have kitchen facilities . Ohlone Community Center: Located at 190 Turquoise Drive, adjacent to Ohlone Park. Maximum capacity of 75. One medium size assembly room, tile flooring, residential kitchen, outdoor patio and indoor/outdoor restrooms. Hercules Senior Center: Located at 111 Civic Drive, adjacent to the City Hall Civic Center Plaza. Maximum capacity of 1?O. One large assembly room, includes wood & carpet flooring, kitchen, lobby area, outdoor patio area with BBQ, restrooms and parking. Hercules Community/Swim Center: Located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road . Maximum capacity of 300. One large assembly room, wood flooring, stage, two multi-purpose rooms, commercial kitchen, lobby area, outdoor patio area, restrooms and parking. Community Center Gymnasium: Available for volleyball/ basketball rentals for private games of individuals or company events! Includes wood flooring, sports equipment, portable bleachers, restrooms, outdoor patio area and parking. For games/ tournaments insurance is required. Refugio Valley Park Gazebo: Good for outdoor weddings. Scenic view with easy access. Electricity available, rental does not include tables or chairs. Woodfield, Ohlone, and Hanna Bal/field Rentals: Available for private or company rentals. There is a two hour minimum on all field rentals. Rental of the fields does not include sports equipment or field preparations. NEW POLICY FOR INFLATABLE STRUCTURES AT CITY PARKS A reservation is required to use any Inflatable Play Structures (JUMPERS) in all Hercules Parks. Reservation permits and park site maps may be acquired through the Hercules Parks and Recreation Department (51 0) 799-8291. Inflatable play structures Uumpers) and their associated generators are only allowed in the designated lawn areas, from 10:00am through 6:00pm under the following conditions: 1. A maximum of two (2) inflatable play structures Uumpers) allowed per park per day. 2. They must be rented from a company that has a minimum $1,000,000 commercial general liability insurance. The rental company's insurance agent must provide to the City, prior to your event, a certificate of insurance that shows the City of Hercules as an "additional insured" for the park and then date of the event. All rental guidelines regarding use of the jumper must be followed. 3. You must provide adult supervision of jumper use at all times. 4. Inflatable play structures Uumpers) require electricity to operate. Please arrange with your rental company before the date of your event, the city does not provide generators or electricity. Where portable generators are used, please ensure that the generator and inflatable play structures Uumper) are located within the designated lawn area. 5. The rental company must install the inflatable play structure Uumper) without driving a motorized vehicle into the park. They will need to use a cart, hand-truck or similar method of transportation. 6. The inflatable play structures Uumpers) must be placed on the designated grass area and situated so that its entrance is at least eight (8) feet away from any object that might hurt an occupant who falls out. The maximum space allowed for the inflatable play structures Uumpers) is 20' x 20'. For safety reasons, inflatable play structures Uumper) should not be located on hard surfaces (such as concrete). Be sure that you have en extension cord long enough to cover the required distance and do not plan to lay an extension cord across a sidewalk or pathway. 7. During anytime of the event City staff may check your set-up and may ask you to move your inflatable play structures Uumper) and/or your portable generator to a different location, please cooperate with them 8. Inflatable play structures Uumpers) are not allowed in parks overnight. 9. In case of emergency or injury, ca1l911 . The Parks and Recreation Department office hours are Monday through Thursday 1O:OOam6:00pm and Fridays 10:00am - 5:00pm. Outside of these hours you can call the same number and leave a message. For problems outside of normal work hours please call (510) 799-8297 or (510) 812-7580, they will contact the appropriate party for response . If there is no answer please leave a message with nature of the problem and what park you 're located in. Fall 2006 Herculean 29 �Classes Recreation Activities - For more information, please call (510) 799-8291 TAHITIAN DANCE/AEROBIC CLASS BASIC FIRST AID TRAINING This class is perfect for anyone needing to be certified in First Aid and CPR. Class is accomplished in seven modules of instruction, participants will receive a wallet card and certificate of completion. Please bring a bag lunch. (This class is not an infant class, or for Health Care Providers or Day Care Providers, please see listing for other classes). Location: Instructor: Fee: 31517-B 41517-A Community/Swim Center, Press Room Delucchi's FirstAid Training Certified Instructors $64 Res/$74 Non-Res, (this includes a $5 materials fee for certification packet and handbook. Sat Sat 11/04 03/10 8:00am-2:00pm 8:00am-2:00pm *31508-B Sat 09/16 8:00am-3:00pm *This class is for Infants, Children &Adults PILATES &UPPER BODY TONING (AGES 16 & UP) We will perform up to 25 pilates exercises each session as well as several exercises to strengthen and tone the shoulders, upper arms and upper back. For upper body exercises, students may bring small dumbbells, 3 to 5 Ibs., or exertubing with handles, in a light resistance. Students should wear comfortable clothing and must bring a floor mat. Fee: Min: Ohlone Community Center $46 Res/$51 Non-Res 5 students enrolled/Max is 15 41200-A 41200-B 4120O-C 11200-A Mon Mon Mon Mon Location: 30 Fall 2006 Herculean 09/11-10/02 10/16-11/06 01/08-02105 03/05-03/26 6:30pm-7:15pm. 6:30pm-7:15pm 6:30pm-7:15pm 6:30pm-7:15pm Come join this fun and exciting atmosphere for both kids and adults in learning the basics of Tahitian Dance Movements while getting a cardiovascular workout at the same time! Classes are held every Saturday morning at the Hercules Senior Center. Location: Fee: Times: Hercules Senior Center $35 Res/$40 Non-Res $20 per additional family member Saturday Ages 10 & under: 10:00am -11 :OOam Ages 11 & up: 11 :OOam - 12:15pm Wednesday (Boys Only): 7:00pm-7:45pm Beginner All Gender: 7:45pm-8:45pm Saturday Sessions* September 51528-C 51528-0 October 51528-E November 51528-F December 51528-G January 51528-H February 51528-1 March (*No Class 12/23,12/30) Wednesday Sessions** 51527 -C September 51527-0 October 51527-E November 51527-F December 51527 -G January 51527 -H February 51527-1 March (**No Class 12/27) WEST AFRICAN DANCE CLASSES IN HERCULES .~ '-~'" The City of Hercules African Dance Class is instructed by Mischwa-Director of the Kucheza Ngoma II Dance Co. Inc. Her troupe performs throughout Northern CA at special public and private events. Her company of drummers and dancers specializes in Senegalese, Gambian and some Congolese dances/drumming. Although everyone is welcome, the mixed level of dance classes are for students who have had either a minimum of beginning dance or other intermediate movement classes. Class is for ages 10 & up. Location: Fees: Instructor: Senior Center (8 week sessions) $65 Res/$68 Non-Res or $11 per drop-in Mischwa - For more info call (707) 695-3599 after 7:00pm 21531-B 21531-C 21531-0 Tues Tues Tues 08/15-10/03 01/09-02127 03/06-08/24 7:00pm-8:30pm 7:00pm-8:30pm 7:00pm-8:30pm �MJdJael l . . ~t.aQtlj. b~ (6 lQ),o7ot. ~ (61Q}~"ai48 ,. ltKeDsolM)J4tlM Refinan~e and Dome Loan JLOANIPIOGtiM[§ Spe~ialist RATES AS LOW AS 1% PRIN~IPLE AND INTEREST LOANS INTEREST ONLY LOANS DOME EQIJITY LINE OF ~REDIT ESTMEft PROPERTY ..8 PDlIT TDIE .. d0JtdiCtd&i It! prt!J7idil1§ pm tho bo.rt alJ'bmJtJr .ftlf77iCd tOld prf7§Tttm It! .ruit pmr 11~ @ mIl ft:fhJ tho timo tf! wtflk pm tltrcmgh tho ol1liro ha71 prf!CtJ.f.f tfl1d mtfhJ .JUrO Ultft tfl! ifptJur 'fW.rliffJ1.f crro tfl1JWtJrai (Itl1d8J'".fft:fl1dil1§ tlttft (JJJap ellOl1t if UI1itfUo tfl1d 11f! /J17f! 1f!t[J1 .fCdl1crrio.f aro tho .ftff!lO @ ttrke prid8 111 tfUtflj/iil1§ lo.f.f thtft pm/Cet c--Tailt Illto tho hOUfo t!/pf!ur drOtilll.f (Jr low&r pour C--UTTel1t m(Jr,!pf§o papmo~t tfl1d col1.folidato debt ~ "P"""'p";'" Lm"" fonh, Htt,"l~ e V .,.- '1/1" ~ First Time Home Buyers Program" 0t\ ~o Call me for qu estions on how to get help on your down payment from the city ofHercufes! ... #!J('I=O't'~" ~--------------~ Legacy Homes Realty, Inc 3700 San Pablo Ave #5 Hercules CA 94547 �114l REGATTA POINT - HERCULES "ONE-OF-A-KIND" Executive Residence situated on a 'Premimn' Bay View Lot - one of Victoria's 1est! Dramatic & up-close to the Water hear the waves 1reak against the shorelrne! NEW & NEVER lived in, this elegant residence has over $lOOK in exquisite designer upgrades. An Extremely Unique Home! - SOLD! - $1,350,000 136 DOCKSIDE BAY - HERCULES "Rise a10ve the ordinary in this 1reathtaking 5-Bedroom Victoria-1y-the-Bay residence featuring a dramatic l80-degree panoramic view of Sall Pa110 Bay and tIle Napa/Sonoma footltills! Finely appointed with rich amenities, take full advantage of the awesome vistas on professionally landscaped grounds featuring a 1uilt-in gas 1ar1ecue center. Offered at $1,200,000 Let the professionals at Legacy Homes Sotheby's International Realty be your first choice for the Sale or Purchase of your next property in Hercules and the West County. MARCUS HOM 109 SANDPIPER COURT - RODEO "SURROUND YOURSELF IN NATURE" and savor the privacy offered 1y this Inunaculate 4-Beclroom retreat in a peaceful cul-de-sac. Over $46K in recent upgrades include new granite counters, updated 1ati,s, dual-pane windows, unique outdoor atrium, 1eautifullandscaped yards and so much more! Offered at $569,950 Our savvy & lmowledgeable team's experience in this dynamic local market continues to benefit our clientele with high returns on listing sales and sl~illful home purchase negotiations. Conveniently located in the Hercules Shopping plaza. Properties Realtor (510) 219-0802 wilrclls@legacyhomessothebysrealty.colll PRlSCILA LEE Realtor (925) 759-6751 priscilaslee@aol.com �Nick Preciado "2l Homes Legacy .&J Owner Hablo Espanol 510-385-5395 nick@legacyHomesSothebysRealty.com Sothebys NTUNAToONAl EAlT'r' Rose Preciado Broker 510-385-5359 rose@legacyHomesSothebysRealty.com 3700 San Pablo Ave" Suite #5 • Hercules, c5A 94547 • 510-724-4800 • 925-798-0200 Visit Our Website at www.LegacyHomessir.com �Nick Preciado Owner Lt ' c>, I H mes Hablo Espaool 510-385-5395 nld: :a:tJ!QacyHomesSDthd~j Real t \'.eolT\ Sothebys Rose Preciado erok~r 510-385 5359 , ost' ~ ll'Qa~v llomesSothe bvsRNlty ,c om 3700 San Publo It'le, StIle #5 • tlercules, CA 94547 • 510-7244800 • 925-798-02(10 Visit Our Website of www.LegocyHomessir.com �Classes HERCULES GYMNASTICS Planning a Birthday Party? Ask about ourTumbling Party Special! Matthew Silveria offers over 15 years of motivation and training experience to assist students in learning balance, coordination, flexibility and development in this non-competitive environment. ROMPER GYM (AGES 2 - 4) Romper Gym provides a playful and safe environment and assists parents to motivate and train their children to balance, control movement, and socialize in this upbeat experience. Introducing our new monthly pass system! Come to class at your convenience! Fees are good for a 5 visit pass! . Location: Instructor: Fee: Time: 51526-0 51526-E 51526-F 51526-G 51526-H 51526-1 51526-J Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $50 Res/$53 Non-Res 9:00am-9:45am October November (No class on 1114, 11/25) Oecember (No class on 12123, 12130) January February (No class on 2117) March April TINY TUMBLERS (AGES 4 - 6) This class is designed for chidlren 4 to 6 years and leads students to learn stretches, rolls, balance and cartwheels in a playful and safe environments. Introducing our new monthly pass system! Come to class at your convenience! Fees are good for a 5 visit pass! Location: Instructor: Fee: Time: Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $50 Res/$53 Non-Res 10:00am-1 0:45am 51522-0 51522-E 51522-F 51522-G 51522-H 51522-1 51522-J October November (No class on 11/4, 11/25) Oecember (No class on 12123, 12130) January February (No class on 2117) March April GYMNASTICS (AGES 7 &UP) This fun-filled class for advanced tumbling students. Emphasis will be on balance, coordination , flexibility and strength. Individual attention for leaming of advanced moves. Introducing our new monthly pass system! Come to class at your convenience! Fees are good for a 5 visit pass! Location: Instructor: Fee: Time: Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $50 Res/$53 Non-Res 11 :00am-11 :45am 51523-0 51523-E 51523-F 51523-G 51523-H 51523-1 51523-J October November (No class on 11/4, 11/25) Oecember (No class on 12123, 12130) January February (No class on 2117) March April KARATE Students will learn the basic fighting skills of Karate, self-discipline, self-esteem and confidence in protecting themselves. Now available is weapons training! Leam to use Nunchaku, Kamabo, and Sai. Must buy your own weapons through Sensei Garcia. If you are interested in afree 1 month trial offer, just bring mention this ad when registering. Register now and receive a free uniform. Locations: Instructor: Fees: Wednesday Thursday Friday 5152g..c 51529-0 51529-E 51529-F 51529-G 51529-H 51529-1 Wed Classes at Hercules Senior Center Thurs Classes at the Ohlone Center Fri Classes at Community/Swim Center Joe Garcia $69 Res/$73 Non-Res Monthly fee $41 Res/$45 Non-Res additional family members Beginners 5:0O-Q:00 pm Yellow Belt 6:00-7:00 pm Green Belts 7:0tM:00 pm All Belts Under 12yrs. old 5:0O-Q:00 pm Purple, Brown &Black Belts 6:00-7:00 pm 1stl3rd Fridays Kumite 6:30-7:30 pm 2nd/4th Fridays Weapons 6:30-7:30 pm September October November December January February March Fall 2006 Herculean 31 �Classes For more information, please call (510) 799-8291 _:';'YOUTH OIL PAINTING(AGE 7-17) TAEKWONDO (AGES 5 & OLDER) 'Recreation Activities· Have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors, and lights , shadows , and composition perspective. There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply information will be provided when registering. Location : Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center Maria S.C. Davi $43 Res/$46 Non-res 31521-A 31521-B 41521A 41521-B 41521-C 41521-D Tues Fri Tues Fri Tues Fri 09/12-10/24 09/15-10/27 01/09-02127 01/12-03/02 03/20-05/08 03/23-05/11 • Taekwondo is the worlds fastest growing martial arts sport in the world . The Korean martial art ofTaekwondo is so popular because of its unique style of kicking and punching, also combine with the fluid grace of a very mobile sparring stance makes Taekwondo the modern martial art of the future that can be enjoyed at any age or level. - .. /lI>1 -~ 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm Location: Days: Ages: 5-7 Fees: Time: $39 Res/$42 Non-res $24 per additional family member 6:00pm - 6:30pm Ages: 8 and up Fees: ADULT OIL PAINTING Ohlone Community Center Wednesdays Time: $46 Res/$49 Non-Res $31 per additional family member 6:30pm - 7:00pm Ages: 5-7 Have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors , and combine colors, lights, shadows, and composition perspective. There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply information will be provided when registering . Location: Instructor: Fee: Community/Swim Center Maria S.C. Davi $43 Res/$46 Non-res 21516-B 31516-A 31516-B Tues Tues Tues 09/12-10/24 01/09-02127 03/20-05/08 1:00pm-3:30pm 1:00pm-3:30pm 1:00pm-3:30pm 51509-C 51509-D 51509-E 51509-F 51509-G 51509-H 51509-1 51509-J September October November December January February March April CARDIO KICKBOXING Time: Days: Senior Center $26 Res/$29 Non-res Drop-in: $10.00 6:30pm - 7:00pm Fridays 51501-C 51501-D 51501-E 51501-F 51501-G 51501-H 51501 -1 51501-J September October November December January February March April Location: Fee: This class will instruct on how to use one's personal experience in writing essays, family histories, op-ed pieces, columns or criticism . Learn how to organ ize material and what to leave on the cutting room floor. The instructor is Roberta Alexander, a member of the Hercules Library Commission and the mystery reviewer for the Contra Costa Times. Location: Fees: 31501-A 31501-B Community Center Press Room $65 Res/$68 Non-Res Mon 09/11-10/06 6:30pm-8:00pm 6:30pm-8:00pm Mon 11/06-12111 31501-C Mon 32 Fall 2006 Herculean Ages: 8 and up September October November December January February March April A fat burning high energy fun workout that will make you sweat to the rhythm of exciting tunes , while incorporating easy to follow kicking and punching combinations. FIRST PERSON SINGULAR 01/22-02/26 51508-C 51508-D 51508-E 51508-F 51508-G 51508-H 51508-1 51508-J 6:30pm-8:00pm �Senior Services HERCULES ION-GOING ACTIVITIES SENIOR CENTER MONDAYS 111 CIVIC DRIVE (510)799-8219 Friends, Food, Fun and Companionship is what the Hercules Older Adult Program is all about. Join us for a day of activities or just come and relax for a while. You will be warmly 'lv'elcomed by our volunteer staffwhen you stop in to viSIT our center. The Hercules Older Adult program and support services are available to adults 50 and over. Our activities and programs welcome participation by adults of all ages on a space available basis. These services include classes, day trips, nutrition services, health screening services, multi-cultural enrichment, and much, much more! We strive to ensure a physically and emotionally comfortable environment for all, as well as encouraging socialization with peers. Please drop in and say hello to our staff and volunteers Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m . TaiChi Computer Classes Low Impact Exercise Goodie Store Lunch Folk Dance Tai Chi 8:00am - 9:00am 9:00am - 2:30pm 9:00am 11 :00am 11:45am 1:00pm 2:00pm TUESDAYS Tai-Chi Art Class Lunch 8:30am 10:00am 11:45am WEDNESDAYS Welcome Back Bingo!!! Come join us for a fun evening of Bingo at the Hercules Senior Center. Evening bingo is held on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Beads and Things High Rollers Card Club Lunch Yuei Ji Dance Class Chi Gung Class Location: THURSDAYS BINGO!!!! Time: Days: Hercules Senior Center 111 Civic Drive, Hercules Doors open at 6:00pm Games start at 7:00pm 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month Bingo is open to the public. Adults ages 18 and up, MINORS PLEASE! ~IO WE HERE AT THE HERCULES SENIOR CENTER WO LD LIKE TO THANK CARMEN LI'S PIANO GROUP FOR PERFORMING FOR US IN AUGUST. GREAT JOB AS ALWAYS! WE LOOK FORWARD TO HAVING YOU BACK IN THE SPRING! TaiChi High Rollers Card Club Lunch Bingo 10:00am 9:00am-4:00pm 11:45am 1:OOpm - 3:00pm 3:00pm4:00pm ~.... 8:00am 9:00am - 4:00pm , ~ 11:45am . . 1:00pm FRIDAYS TaiChi Low Impact Exercise Bingo For Goodies Lunch Folk & Social Dance 8:00am 9:00am 10:30am 11 :45am 1:00pm *Hercules Senior Center is the host to the C.C. Cafe Monday through Friday: suggested donation is $2.00 for ages 60 and older. For ages 59 and younger suggested donation is $3.75. Reservation must be made one day in advance before 12:30pm. THANK YOU AGAIN! Fall 2006 Herculean 33 �Senior Services Sen-.-.'-ior-A ctivit;es -'~ ~- DANCE! DANCE! DANCE! Social Dancing held on the 1st and last Friday of each month starts at 1:30pm until 4:00pm . Come and be a part of the fun and movement! Must be 50+ years of age and enjoy music! Refreshments served. Sponsored by the Hercules Senior Citizen Club. All types of music or bring your favorite CD! Location: Hercules Senior Center, 111 Civic Drive Time: 1:30pm - 4:00pm A donation of $2.00 is suggested. - C.C.CAFE All people 60 and over get out of the house and have something nutritious to eat. Live healthier, socialize and have a little fun while you're at it. Visit Hercules C. C. Cafe at the Senior Center, 111 Civic Drive, Monday through Friday at 11 :30 am. The big lunch is served for a suggested donation of $2.00. That's the best deal in town! Call (510) 799-8219 a day in advanoe before 12:30 pm for reservations. Your first meal is on us! Enroll with Westcat at (510) 724-7433 for free transportation to C.C. Cafe. Give it a try. You won 't regret it! For "Meals on Wheels" contact Dolores Morales at (510) 499-3600. HICAP HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING ADVOCACY PROGRAM Did your HMO increase your monthly premium from $10 to $20, $30 or more per month? Having problems with a denial of payment by Medicare? Do you know that starting February 1st you can use your Medicare Card at participating pharmacies and save 10 to 47% on prescription drugs? If you want answers to these questions and many more, call and make a HICAP appointment. Counseling sessions are free and confidential. A trained experienced counselor is available on the 1st Monday of each month at the Hercules Senior Center from 9:00-11 :00 am, call (510) 799-8219. FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR THEEDERLY Free legal assistance for the ederly from Contra Costa Legal Service. The first Tuesday of each month . Appointments will be scheduled between 10:00am to 2:00pm. Please call for appointments at (510) 799-8219. PUBLIC STARGAZING COMPUTER CLASS Computers are available with DSL for 50 + Older Adults for practioe or to retrieve your email. Please call prior to using the computers. POOL TABLE The Pool Table is available Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Time: 1 :OOpm to 5:00pm Free BLOOD PRESSURE Get your blood pressure taken by one of our finest Rodeo IHercules Fire Fighters on the Second Wednesday of each month! Call 7998219 for more information. 34 Fall 2006 Herculean Come to our public stargazing program conducted by experienced amateur astronomers for the benefit and enjoyment of sky watchers of all ages. If you are a teacher, bring your class; if a parent, bring your children . If you are an amateur astronomer, novice or expert, bring your own binoculars and telescopes and share your knowledge and enthusiasm. Please no smoking or alcohol. And no flashlights without a red filter. Dress warm . For more information, please call (510) 526-5974. On scheduled evenings, call (510) 799-8237 after 7:30pm. Instructor: David Harris, Lance Shaw, Walt Meadows Location: Foxboro Park Fees: Free of charge! Dates: 09/16,10/21,10/28,11/18 Time: Saturdays at DUSK! ·Weather permitting! Partly cloudy OK! �The Before/After School Childcare program is in operation from September-June and serves children Kindergarten thru 5th grade. This is a recreation program that provides your child a safe, supervised and fun place to go before and after school. The children enjoy themselves with a variety of activities, including crafts, games, sports, a fun fitness program, clubs, cultural appreciation, and life skills. During the day a short time is allotted for the children to start their homework. The Childcare Programs are offered at Ohlone, Lupine and Hanna Ranch Child care Centers. The following fees are effective for the 2006/07 school years. These fees are based on a Four-week billing period and do not include holidays and scheduled in-service (non student) days . **MuIti-Chiid 10% Discount for all Children's Programs - 10% discount on total program fees for families with two or more children enrolled in the same program. There is a $40 Annual Registration Fee for both programs. Five-Day Care Grades 1-5 Resident Non-Resident 6:30am-8:30am $131.00 $164.00 7:30am-8:30am $66.00 $83.00 Dismissal to 5:30pm $227.00 $284.00 Dismissal to 6:30pm $302.00 $378.00 Three-Day Care Grades 1-5 Resident Non-Resident 6:30am-8 :30am $80.00 $100.00 7:30-am-8:30am $40.00 $50.00 Dismissal to 5:30pm $136.00 $170.00 Dismissal to 6:30pm $181.00 $226.00 Kindergarten Program These fees are based on a four-week billing period. Three-Day Care 6:30am-8:30am 7:30am-8:30am Dismissal to ~ : 30pm Dismissal to 6:30pm Kindere:arten Resident Non-Resident $80.00 $40.00 $249.00 $295.00 $100.00 $50.00 $311.00 $369.00 Five-Day Care 6:30am-8:30am 7:30am-8:30am Dismissal to 5:3Qpm Dismissal to 6:30pm Kindergarten Resident Non-Resident $131.00. $66.00 $416.00 $491.00 $164.00 $83.00 $520.00 $614.00 Fall 2006 Herculean 35 �Youth Services Chi/dcare Services THE CITY OF HERCULES TINY TOT PROGRAM Make your child's first learning experience a happy and memorable one with the City of Hercules Tiny Tot Program. Our Tiny Tot Program offers 2 phases of learning adventures to prepare your child for their upcoming years in elementary school. Little Learners: Age 3 (by December 2nd). This program provides socialization skills, self help skills, and fine/gross motor skills. This is a 2 day program that is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am-11 :OOam. (Child must be completely potty trained to be in this program, no pullups allowed) Pre-K Program: Age 4 (by December 2nd) . This program was designed to prepare your child for Kindergarten . Your child will continue to work on their socialization skills, self-help skills, and fine/gross motor skills, in addition to following directions and assistance with their writing skills. This is a 3 day program that is held on Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays from 9:00am12:00pm. (Child must be completely potty trained to be in this program, no pull-ups allowed) Both programs offer Circle Time Activities, Arts and Crafts, Story Time, Recreational Fun, Cooking Projects and some Academic Skills. For more information on this fun learning experience for your child , please call Robin Williams at Lupine Child Care Site at (510) 799-8259. We will not accept any registrations after December 15, 2006. Registration Fee $40 Little Learner Program (TITH) 9:00am -11 :OOam $71 Res/$89 Non-Res Pre-K Program (MIW/F) 9:00am-12:00pm $161 Res/$201 Non-Res 36 Fall 2006 Herculean BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM, T.H.E. SP.O.T., WITH TUTORING AVAILABLE! Keep on top of their grades!! THE S.P.O.T. is just the place to be to get help with those challenging homework assignments and socialize with your peers in an exhilarating, fun, safe environment. Our skillful, trained Homework Specialists are there to provide assistance in all areas. In addition to our homework club, a credet'ltialed teacher will provide small group on-site tutoring for an additional fee of $10.00 per session . The sessions consist of one hour per week. Staff provides arts & crafts, sports and a variety of activities and events catered exclusively for 6th , 7th and 8th graders. For more information, please call Janine Shaheed at (510) 799-8291 or (510) 7998294. Members ofthis exclusive group will participate and be challenged with various activities: Advanced Homework Assistance Small Group On-site Tutoring (Credentialed Teacher) Sports Activities (Basketball, Volleyball, Coed games, etc.) Arts & Crafts Weekly Clubs (Chess, Music & Dance, Crafts, etc.) Computer Resource Accessibility - Teen Resource Center Local Field Trips, Special Events & Activities Location: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road , Hercules Dates: 08/28-06/10 Registration Fee: $40.00 - Yearly Fee in addition to the regular monthly bills. 3 Day Program 6:30am-8:30am 7:30am-8:30am Dismissal to 5:30pm Dismissal to 6:30pm $80 Res/$1 00 Non-Res $40 Res/$50 Non-Res $136 Res/$170 Non-Res $181 Res/$226 Non-Res 5 Day Program 6:30am-8:30am 7:30am-8:30am Dismissal to 5:30pm Dismissal to 6:30pm $131 Res/$164 Non-Res $66 Res/$83 Non-Res $227 Res/$284 Non-Res $302 Res/$378 Non-Res �Youth Services CITY OF HERCULES SPECIAL CAMPS FOR CHILDREN GRADES K-6TH - HOLIDAY CAMP The Holidays are just around the comer, and so is the City of Hercules Children's Holiday Camp! This wonderful experience will once again take place at the Lupine Child Care and all children grades K - 5th are welcome to attend. Week 1: December 27, 28, and 29th Week 2: January 2 - 5th The camp will be open from 6:30am - 6:30pm and we will provide nutritional snacks in the morning and afternoon time. Come join us for cooking projects, arts and craft activities, games and special entertainment shows. Priority Registration: November 20th - December 1st Public Registration: December 4th - December 15th Late Registration : December 18th - December 21st For more information call Lupine Child Care at (510) 7998259 orthe Hercules Community/Swim Center at (51 0) 7998291. 3 Day Program 8:30am-5:30pm 6:30am-6:30pm 4 Day Program 8:30am-5:30pm 6:30am-6:30pm $81 Res/$101 Non-Res $88 Res/$11 0 Non-Res $108 Res/$135 Non-Res $118 Res/$148 Non-Res I CITY OF HERCULES SEASONAL CAMPS FOR CHILDREN GRADES K-6TH City of Hercules offers seasonal camps throughout the school year, which offers your child safe and exciting activities during school breaks. Please come join us for fun filled weeks of entertainment, arts and craft, music, and games. For more information , please call the site coordinators at the numbers listed . We offer such camps as: President's Camp: Located at Lupine Child Care , 1905 Lupine Road , Hercules. President's Camp is a week of fun and adventure! The date of this camp is:February 20 - 23rd. For more information call Lupine Child Care at (51 0) 799-8259. See below for days and fees . This is a 3 or 4 day camp only! Priority Registration: January 16 - 26,2007 Public Registration: January 29 - February 9, 2007 Late Registration: February 12 -15, 2007 Ohlone Spring Camp: Located at Ohlone Child Care, 1616 Pheasant Drive, Hercules. Spring Camp is a fun week of memorable experiences. Camp Host: Gwen Windham. The date of this camp is from April 9 - 13, 2007. See below for days and fees. This is a 3 or 5 day camp only! Priority Registration: March 5 - 16, 2007 Public Registration: March 19 - 30,2007 Late Registration: April 2 - 5,2007 Registrations for these camps are made at the Community/ Swim Center located at2001 Refugio Valley Road . 3 Day Program 8:30am-5:30pm 6:30am-6:30pm $81 Res/$101 Non-Res $88 Res/$110 Non-Res 4 Day Program 8:30am-5:30pm 6:30am-6:30pm $108 Res/$135 Non-Res $118 Res/$148 Non-Res 5 Day Program 8:30am-5:30pm 6:30am-6:30pm $135 Res/$169 Non-Res $148 Res/$185 Non-Res Fall 2006 Herculean 37 �TeenNouth Programs T.Y.C. &NEW CALIFORNIA ARTS &DEVELOPMENT, INC. PRESENTS ... SUMMER VIDEO PRODUCTION PROGRAM! "Spectrum of the Arts" is now offering a 9 week Video summer program . Teens will learn Video Production and Desktop Publishing . Also, teens will produce their own documentary production , and learn how to perform in front of a camera . Instructor: Location : Fees: Time: Days: Anthony Dominick Hercules Community Center/Resource Rm. $125.00 - 1st 4 week session 3:00pm-5:00pm Wednesday 41611-C 41611-0 41611 -E 41611-F 09/06-09/27 10/04-10/25 11/01-11/22 11/29-12/20 T.Y.C. PRESENTS ... AMERICAN RED CROSS BA BY SITTER'S TRAINING The purpose of the American Red Cross babysitter's training course is to provide individuals, ages 11 to 15, with the information and skills necessary to provide safe and responsible care for children in the absence of parents or adult guardians. This training will help participants develop skills in leadership and professionalism, basic care, safety and safe play, and first aide. For more information, please call (510) 799-8294 or 799-8291. Date: Registration Deadline: Time: Location: Fees: 01/20/2007 - Saturday January 10, 2007 8:30am - 4:00pm Break: 1hour Hercules Swim Center $55 Resident $60 Non-Resident $40 TYC Members 52001-A T.Y.C. PRESENTS SUMMER DRIVERS EDUCATION , BY T.Y.C.'S SPRING BREAK SANTA SAFESTWAY DRIVING SCHOOL, CRUZ TRIP Why sit at home during Spring Break! Join the Hercules Teen/ INC. This Driver's Education class is provided by Safestway Driving School. Attendance is mandatory for all classes within a session to obtain a permit. Students are required to be 15 years of age or older (must be 15 1/2 years of age in order to apply for a learner's permit at the DMV). Pre-registration is required . Walk-ins will not be accepted. For more information, please call (510) 799-8294 or 799-8291. Location: Time: Minimum: Fees: Hercules Community Center 8:30am-3:40pm Break: 30 minute lunch 20/Maximum 40 $95 Res/$1 00 Non-Res Session 1: Session 2: 21600-E 21600-F 09/30,10/07,10/14 , 10/21 11/01 , 11/18, 12/02,12/09 Deadline to register 1st session : 09/19 2nd session : 10/25 'No refund will be given after the first day of class! 38 Fall 2006 Herculean Youth Council as they start the Spring Break at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Don't miss the fun in the sun! Register now and enjoy your spring break on the boardwalk! Bus leaves the Hercules Swim Center at 10:00am, return at 6:00pm. For more information, please call (510) 799-8294. When: April 18, 2007 Registration Deadline: March 31 , 2007 Fees: $60 Res/TYC Members $50 Code: 52002-A �TeenNouth Programs NEED HELP WITH PRE-ALGEBRA, ALGEBRA IIII AND TRIGONOMETRY? These classes are designed to meet the needs of school-age students grades 6th - 12th who are in need of advanced math homework assistance. Karen Wang, will provide the tutoring. It will be held 2 hours each session 1 day per week for four weeks. Students are required to take notes during each session, responsible for homework assigned, and given a test after each chapter. For more information, please call (510) 799-8291 . Supply list for each class is as follows: 1. Pencils 2. Erasers 3 . Paper 4. Spiral Notebook Instructor: Location: Karen Wang Hercules Community Center/Resource Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road Fees: $120 plus a one time $5.00 registration fee (4 week sessions - 8 min/15 max students) Geometry/Algebra IIITrigonometry 31617-A Mon 09/11-10/02 31617-8 Mon 10/09-10/30 31617-C Mon 11/06-11/27 41610-A Mon 01/22-02/12 41610-8 Mon 02126-03/19 11608-A Mon 03/26-04/23 11608-8 Mon 04/30-05/21 *No Class on February 19 & April.9th 3rd - 6th Grade Math 31617-D Tues 09/12-10/03 31617-E Tues 10/10-10/31 11/07-11/28 31617-F Tues Tues 01/09-01/30 41608-A 41608-8 02/06-02/27* Tues 11610-A Tues 03/06-03/27 11610-8 Tues 04/03-04/24* 11610-C Tues 05/01-05/22 *Class prorated to $90.00 *No class on February 20th & April 1Oth 6:30pm-8:30pm 6:30pm-8:30pm 6:30pm-8:30pm 6:30pm-8:30pm 6:30pm-8:30pm 6:30pm-8:30pm 6:30pm-8:30pm 3:00pm-5:00pm 3:00pm-5:00pm 3:00pm-5:00pm 3:00pm-5:00pm 3:00pm-5:00pm 3:00pm-5:00pm 3:00pm-5:00pm 3:00pm-5:00pm Then visit our Website and Register On-line @ www.ci.hercules.ca.us (510)799-8288 (510)799-8291 Conununity/ Swirn Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road Fall2006 Herculean 39 �TeenNouth Programs Youth Services TYC ALL ACCESS PASS MEMBERSHIP FOR 9TH - 12TH GRADERS The teen "All Access Pass" membership gives teens in grades 9th - 12th something to do afterschool. Hanging out with peers in a "Safe" environment participating in activities that may include: Teen Resource Center (Computers, games, homework time, pool table, TV), Open Gym Basketball, Fitness Cetner, Snack bar and Aquatic Programs. Come get your pass now before the school year starts! For more information please call Janine Shaheed at (510) 799-8294 or 799-8291. Monthly Membership: Time: Location: 21605-A 21605-8 21605-C 21605-0 21605-E 21605-F 21605-G 21605-H 21605-1 21605-J $40.00 per month $30.00 per month (TYC Members) 3:30pm-5:30pm - MfTufTh 2:30pm-5:00pm - Wed/Fri & Minimum Days Community Center 09/01-09/30 10/01-10/31 11/01-11/30 IMPORTANT NOTICE! IFYOU ARE INTERESTED IN A LAKE TAHOE SPRING BREAK TRIP &A FRIDAY NIGHT CHILL OUT SPOT BOTH FOR 6TH -12TH GRADERS, PLEASE CALL (510) 799-8294. T.Y.C. CAR WASH! The City of Hercules TY.C., Inc. will hold a car wash to raise funds for the entertainment equipment for the new Hercules Teen Center! Please join us and come get your cash nice and clean at our fabulous car wash! Location: Date: Time: Fee: 12101-12131 Hercules McDonald's Parking lot Saturday, September 30,2007 Saturday, October 7,2007 9:00am - 2:00pm Suggested Donations $10.00percar 01/01-01/31 02101-02128 03/01-03/31 04/01-04/30 05/01-05/31 06/01-06/30 For more information, please call (510) 799-8294 or 799-8291 . HERCULES LIBRARY SPRING EGG HUNT K- 5TH GRADE CONNECTION! The City of Hercules TY.C., Inc. will sponsor the 1st Spring Egg Hunt. This event will provide a safe and fun environment for the children of our community. The TY.C. teens will have many activities, such as Arts and Crafts, egg coloring, bunny hop, a pre-egg hunt surrounding the Hercules Senior Center, and much, much more! For more information, please call (510) 799-8291. Location: Date: Time: Fee: Hercules Senior Center 111 Civic Drive, Hercules Saturday, April 7, 2007 9:30am-12:30pm $5.00 in advance (Tickets sold at Swim Center) $7.00 at the door The City of Hercules has commenced a limited library service that is now available to Hercules residents. Residents are now able to pick up reserved books in the Computer Center, located at the Hercules Community/Swim Center. Library cardholders will have access to library databases, the collection of the County Library system via two new computer terminals; search the Internet and request materials. All requested materials are sent to the Community/Swim Center site for pick up. A new library book drop has now been installed and is open 24 hours outside the Community Center. Look for details about the availability of this exciting new service as they become available on the Contra Costa County Library's home page (www.ccclib.org), on flyers at nearby branch libraries and at the Hercules Swim Center. For more information, please call the Community/Swim Center at (51 0) 799-8291. *Please allow 3-5 business days before picking up books. 40 Fall 2006 Herculean �TeenlYouth Programs THE CITY OF HERCULES T.Y.C. CITY OF HERCULES TEEN/ SPRING FLING "GLOW IN THE YOUTH COUNCIL DARK" BOWLING FUNDRAISER! The TeenNouth Council is busy helping with Community The City of Hercules T.Y.C., Inc. invites 6th - 12th graders to come support the new Hercules Teen Center! This is a fundraiser to help raise funds for the new Teen Center. Please join us for a fun filled day of bowling at the Pinole Bowling Lanes. Location: Date: Time: Fee: AMF Pinole Valley Lanes 1580 Pinole Valley Lanes, Pinole, CA Saturday, April 7, 2007 6:00pm-10:00pm In advance is $15.00 (2hrs. + shoe rental) At the door is $20.00 (2hrs. + shoe rental) For more information, please call (510) 799-8294 or 799-8291 . You now can register for Activities and Events. Our active Teens and Youths are demonstrating leadership skills, teamwork through their participation in such events as making presentations and reports to our City Council and Community Service Commission. Some of the current citywide events and projects the TeenNouth Council are working on are building a TEEN CENTER, The Senior Citizens Pre-Mother Day Luncheon/Fashion Show, TYC Haunted House, Summer Just Kickin ' It LeadershiplTheatrical/Summer Camp , 28 th Annual Cultural Festival and much more . This successful program recruits active members from the Hercules Middle/ High School and Hercules residents. If you enjoy working in your community and are great with making decisions for your peers, this is the program for you . All members must be 6th12th graders, a resident of Hercules or attending the Hercules Middle/High School. If you are interested in getting to know more about the TeenNouth Council, you may attend our meetings held at the Hercules TeenNouth Resource Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 3:00pm-4:00pm (during the school year). Due to the popularity of this innovative group, we are currently enlisting City of Hercules teen and youth volunteers. If interested, you can join now and apply for membership for the next term of September 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007 . The TeenNouth Council in-coming new officers for the year 2006-2007 are listed below: classes/programs at the comfort of your own home! 1st President: Tiffany 2nd President: Ryan 1st Vice President: D.J. 2nd Vice President: Ian Treasurer: Brett Secretary: Lan Senior Executive Board Advisor: Christine Marketing Director: Erin Director of Operations: Kamal Register Online @ www.ci.hercules.ca.us Fall 2006 Herculean 41 �Sports & Fitness Sports & Fitness - For more information, please call (510) 799-8295 PEE WEE BASKETBALL LEAGUE 7-9 YEAR OLDS CO-ED ELEMENTARY BASKETBALL FOR AGES 10-12 The Pee Wee Basketball program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball, with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills, as well as improving hand-eye coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fees include the following: a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, one round of league games and a playoff at the end of the season, referees, and awards at the conclusion of the playoffs. The Co-Ed Elementary Basketball Program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball, with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills, as well as improving hand-eye coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fees include the following: a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods round of league games and playoffs, referees, and awards at the conclusion of the playoffs. The league is open to boys and girls between the ages 7-9, with beginner to advanced skill levels. The league must have a minimum of 40 participants enrolled to run the league, and a maximum of 80 participants will be admitted . There will be a Parent/Coach informational meeting to discuss the rules and regulations on Friday, September 8, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. at the Community/Swim Center. Please plan on attending this meeting. There will be four practice sessions offered. Depending upon which coach chooses the player will determine what days your practices will be held. Practices will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4 :00-5:15pm, 5:00-6:15pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 4:00-5:15pm, and 5:00-6:15pm. Games will be played on Fridays and on Saturdays mornings, with each team usually playing one game per week. All Playoff games will be played during weekdays. Playoffs will begin on the Monday following the last game of the season. Game times and days may change, depending on how many participants are registered and how many teams are created. For more information call the Sports Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at 799-8295. Location: Fees: Days: Community/Swim Center Gymnasium $95 Residents/$1 05 Non-Residents Monday/Wednesday or TuesdayIThursday 31708-A 31708-B 09/11-11/17 09/11-11/17 42 Fall 2006 Herculean 4:00pm-5:00pm 5:00pm-6:00pm The league is open to boys and girls between the ages of 1012, with beginner to advanced skill levels. There will be an information meeting to discuss the rules and regulations Friday, January 5, 2007 at 6:00pm at the Community Swim Center. For more information, please call the Sports Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at (510) 799-8295. There will be four practice sessions offered. Practices will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00-5:00pm, 5:006:00pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 4:00-5:00pm, and 5:00-6:00pm. Games will be played on Fridays and on Saturdays mornings, with each team usually playing one game per week. All Playoff games will be played during weekdays. Playoffs will begin on the Monday following the last game of the season. Game times and days may change, depending on how many participants are registered and how many teams are created . For more information call the Sports Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at 799-8295. Location: Fees: Days: Community/Swim Center $95 ResidenU$1 05 Non-Resident Monday/Wednesday or T uesdayIThursday 41706-A 41706-B 01/08-03/16 01/08-03/16 4:00pm-5:00pm 5:00pm-6:00pm �Sports & Fitness . _. .-- - WINTER BREAK BASKETBALL CAMP (CO-ED AGES 9-12) This basketball camp for boys and girls ages 9 - 12 years old will provide a comprehensive fundamentals oriented basketball experience! Targeting youths in the Hercules community and immediate areas. Instruction will include drill stations, classroom discussion and later incorporate scrimmages and game situational play. The camp will last five days and be limited to the first 40 participants who sign-up. Participants will be provided with a T-Shirt and a BBQ on the last day of the camp. For more information, please call the Sports Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at (510) 799-8295. Location : Fee: Community Center Gymnasium $75 Res/$80 Non-Res 21715-F Mon-Fri 02119-02123 9:00am-12:00pm SPRING BREAK BASKETBALL CAMP (CO-ED AGES 9-12) This basketball camp for boys and girls ages 9 - 12 years old will provide a comprehensive fundamentals oriented basketball experience! Targeting youths in the Hercules community and immediate areas . Instruction will include drill stations, classroom discussion and later incorporate scrimmages and game situational play. The camp will last five days and be limited to the first 40 participants who sign-up. Participants will be provided with a T-Shirt and a BBQ on the last day of the camp. For more information, please call the Sports Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at (51 0) 799-8295. Location : Fee: Community Center Gymnasium $75 Res/$80 Non-Res 21715-G Mon-Fri 04/09-04/13 GIRLS ELEMENTARY BASKETBALL FOR AGES 10-13 The Girls Elementary Basketball Program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball, with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling , shooting, passing and rebounding skills, as well as improving hand-eye coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fees include the following : a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, a round of league games and playoffs, referees, and awards at the conclusion of the playoffs. The league is open to girls between the ages of 10-13, with beginner to advanced skill levels. Participants must provide a copy of their birth certificate at the time of registration. There will be an information meeting to discuss the rules and regulations March 30, 2007 at 6:00pm at the Community Swim Center. There will be four practice sessions offered. Practices will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00-5:00pm, 5:006:00pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays , from 4:00-5:00pm, and 5:00-6:00pm. Games will be played on Fridays and on Saturdays mornings, with each team usually playing one game per week . All Playoff games will be played during weekdays. Playoffs will begin on the Monday following the last game of the season. Game times and days may change, depending on how many participants are registered and how many teams are created . For more information call the Sports Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at 799-8295. Location: Fees: Days: Community/Swim Center $95 Resident/$1 05 f\lon-Resident Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday 11713-A 11713-B 04/02-06/08 04/02-06/08 4:00pm-5:00pm 5:00pm-6:00pm 9:00am-12:00pm Fall 2006 Hercu lean 43 �Sports & Fitness S~tlf.itiJ~j§_~:: F.q(more information, please call (510) 799·8295 TENNIS CLASSES PEE-WEE TENNIS Pee-Wee Tennis is a comprehensive program designed to introduce children ages 4-6 to the game of tennis in a fun and rewarding way. By tailoring the equipment and size of the playing courts to the size, needs and athletic ability of children , the Pee-Wee Tennis program allows to learn the sport quickly and to have fun. Students must provide their own 21 inch racket. A minimum of 3 participants must be enrolled in order for the lesson to run . For more information, please call Brandon Ikeda, Sports Coordinator, at (510) 799-8295. 11705-1 11705-J 11705-A 11705-B 11705-C 11705-0 11705-E Location: Fees: Tues Tues Tues Tues Tues Tues Tues 09/05-09/26 10/03-10/24 01/09-01/30 02106-02/27 03/06-03/27 04/03-04/24 05/08-05/29 3:30pm-4:00pm 3:30pm-4:00pm 3:30pm-4:00pm 3:30pm-4:00pm 3:30pm-4:00pm 3:30pm-4:00pm 3:30pm-4:00pm Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $46 Res/$51 Non-Res (fee covers four lessons) INDIVIDUAL TENNIS LESSONS All individual lessons must be arranged with the instructor and fees paid at the Hercules Community/Swim Center. The beginning level stresses instruction in the basic strokes: forehand, backhand, volley, overhand and serve. At the intermediate level, stroke improvement is still stressed and an added emphasis is placed on instruction and drills related to ball direction, court coverage, and keeping the ball in play. A minimum of four (4) classes is required in order to enroll in individual tennis lessons Location: Fees: 11710-A Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $31 per 30 minute lesson/$36 Non-Res $50 per 60 minute lesson/ $60 Non-Res Sat/Sun OatesfTimes TBA **Call to schedule date and time** 44 Fall 2006 Herculean Lessons at several levels will be offered by long time local teaching pro Amado Lozano. Students will play points and matches against one another, discuss conditioning and the potential for entering tournaments. A minimum of 3 participants must be enrolled for the lesson to run. For more information, please call Brandon Ikeda , Sports Coordinator, at (51 0) 799-8295. Location: Fees: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $65 Res/$70 Non-Res (fee covers four lessons) Beginner (Ages 7-14) 11701-1 Mon 11701-J Man 11701-A Mon 11701-B Mon 11701-C Mon 11701-0 Mon 11701-E Mon (Ages 14and up) 11702-1 Mon 11702-J Mon 11702-A Mon 11702-B Mon 11702-C Man 11702-0 Mon 11702-E Mon Intermediate (All ages) 11703-1 Tues 11703-J Tues 11703-A Tues 11703-B Tues 11703-C Tues 11703-0 Tues 11703-E Tues 09/11-10/02 10/09-1 0/30 01/08-01/29 02105-02126 03/05-03/26 04/02-04/23 05/07-05/28 09/11-10/02 10/09-1 0/30 01/08-01/29 02105-02/26 03/05-03/26 04/02-04/23 05/07-05/28 09/05-09/26 10/03-10/24 01/08-01/29 02105-02126 03/05-03/26 04/02-04/23 05/07 -05/28 3:30pm-4:30pm 3:30pm-4:30pm 3:30pm-4:30pm 3:30pm-4:30pm 3:30pm-4:30pm 3:30pm-4:30pm 3:30pm-4:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm �Sports & Fitness .. . ,. ''''.:' BEGINNER BADMINTON (AGES 8-17) & ADULT (18 & UP) MEN'S OPEN ADULT SOFTBALL MONDAY NIGHT LEAGUE Students that sign up forthis new class will learn the basics of Badminton, including game and tournament rules. Students will also leam and practice the following; form, shots, movement, game strategy, and sportsmanship, all while gaining physical conditioning. Students must provide their own badminton racket (intermediate or advanced is recommended). It is also recommended that students wear comfortable sports clothing and indoor tennis shoes. The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming it's annual Summer Softball League. The Men's Open Softball League is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 16, with a minimum of 12 players. Location: Time: Instructor: Days: Community/Swim Center Sundays: 8pm-10pm/Wed: 7:45pm-10pm Norman Chan Sundays (Ages 8-17) - $24 Res/$32 Non-Res Wednesdays - $20 Res/$24 Non-Res The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules and regulations will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. League fees includes staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1sl place finishers during regular season play. Wednesday (Ages 18 +) 51534-C September 51534-0 October 51534-E November 51534-F December 51534-G January 51534-H February 51534-1 March 51534-J April 51534-K May There must be a minimum of four (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on April 27, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Community/ Swim Center, located at2001 RefugioValley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information call the Sports League Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at 7998295. Sundays 51533-C 51533-0 51533-E 51533-F 51533-G 51533-H 51533-1 51533-J 51533-K September October November December January February March April May Deadline for fees and rosters are due no later than April 20,2007. OPEN GYM PASSES The City of Hercules Community/Swim Center Complex has open gym passes available for residents and nonresidents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry, while the nonresident passes are for convenience only and are set at the regular drop-in rate. Open Gym Passes are valid throughout the year. For more information, please call Brandon Ikeda, Sports Coordinator, at (510) 799-8295. Dynamite Pass 10 visits Adult $30 Res/$36 Non-Res Youth $20 Res/$25 Non-Res Avid Athlete 25 visits Adult $65 Res/$87 Non-Res Youth $45 Res/$59 Non-Res Locations: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Road and Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Rd Times: 6:15 p.m . 6:30 p.m. & 7:20 p.m. 21708-A Mon Fee: $550 per team, plus an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player. 05/07-07/23 Fall 2006 Herculean 45 �Sports & Fitness Sports & Fitness - For more information, pleflse call (510) 799-8295 CO-ED OPEN SOFTBALL TUESDAY NIGHT LEAGUE MEN'S OPEN SOFTBALL WEDNESDAY NIGHT LEAGUE The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming its Annual Summer Softball League. The COED Open Softball League is designed for men & women ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 16, with a minimum of 12 players. The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming it's annual Summer Softball League. The Men's Open Softball League is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 16, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules and regulations will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. League fees includes staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 151 place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum of four (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on April 27, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Community/ Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information call the Sports League Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at 7998295. The league is sanctionea by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules and regulations will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. League fees includes staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs) , umpires, shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 151 place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum of four (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on April 27, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Community/ Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information call the Sports League Coordinator at 799-8295. Deadline for fee and team rosters are due no later than April 20, 2007. Deadline for fees and rosters are due no later than April 20,2007. Game Locations: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Rd Locations: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Rd Times: 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. & 7:20 p.m. Game Times: 6:15 p.m . 6:30 p.m. & 7:20 p.m. 21708-8 Wed. 21708-C Tues Fee: $550 per team - There is an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player on each team. Fee: 05/08-07/24 $550 team plus an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player on each team. 46 Fa]l2006 Herculean 05/09-07/25 �Sports & Fitness • •• CO-ED OPEN SOFTBALL THURSDAY NIGHT LEAGUE The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming it's annual Summer Softball League. The COED Open Softball League is designed for men & women ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee . Maximum roster size is 16, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules and regulations will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified . League fees includes staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 151 place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum of four (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on April 27, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Community/ Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information call the Sports League Manager at 799-8295. Deadline for fee and team rosters are due no later than April 20,2007. Locations: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Hanna Park, 2480 .Refugio Valley Rd Times: 7:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. & 7:20 p.m. 21708-D Thurs. Fee: $550 resident team - There is an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player on each team . 05/10-07/26 TENNIS FACILITIES AVAILABLE! Tennis Court Rules and Regulations signs are posted at all City tennis facilities . These tennis facilities are available to the public by rental permit or on a first-come, first-serve basis. Hours and Fees Refugio Valley Tennis Complex: Refugio Valley Road & Pheasant Drive Weekday $6 Res/$7 Non-Res per hour/per court Weekend $9 Res/$1 0 Non-Res per hour/per court Except Mondays & Tuesdays from 3 to 7 pm and Saturdays 3 to 5 pm for City Lessons Foxboro Tennis Courts: 1025 Canterbury Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Woodfield Tennis Courts: 1919 Lupine Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Tennis Court Reservations Tennis court reservations are available to Hercules residents only; there is a one-hour minimum on all tennis court facilities . Reservations are accepted at the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. For more information, please call (510) 799-8295. Tournament Play: Recognized Community Organization $9/hour/court Private Organizations $16 Res/$18 Non-Res per hour/court Commercial Use $15 per hour/court Court Rules And Regulations: 1. Tennis shoes must be worn 2. Courts are available on a first come, first serve basis or by reservation 3. Drop-in play is limited to one hour and fifteen minutes 4. Waiting players must be present to hold position for play 5. Court reservations pre-empt non-reserved court play 6. City sponsored programs have priority 7. No food on tennis courts 8. No bike riding , roller skating or skateboarding on tennis courts 9. City sponsored lessons ONLY, no public instruction. 10. Tennis Tournaments by permit ONLY! 11. Tennis Court Rules And Regulations Will Be Enforced 12. No alcoholic beverages allowed at any park or courts. Call 799-8291 for further information . Fall 2006 Herculean 47 �Sports & Fitness Eor: more"'i!Eiai!!i,o~, 1il~(510) 799-8295 J AZZERCISE CLASS HERCULES FITNESS CENTER Jazzercise is a total body-conditioning program designed for everyone at every fitness level. Each 60 minute class of easy to follow fun choreography includes a gentle warm-up, 30-35 minute aerobic workout, muscle toning and strengthening segment with weights, and a stretch finale . The great cardiovascular workout with resistance training and stretching will increase your muscle tone, flexibility, balance, strength and endurance. The routines are choreographed to today's hottest music including Top 40, jazz, country, funk and classics . The City of Hercules Community/Swim Center welcomes you to our Fitness Center! Our center is conveniently located at the Hercules Community/Swim Center, and is available for both residents and non-residents. Our fitness center has a variety of equipment such as: 0 0 0 0 Instructor: Location: Days: Fees*: Sandra Colonna (510) 223-7466 Community/Swim Center Mon, Tues, Wed , Thurs6:30pm Sat & Sun 9am $10 Walk-in (good for one class visit) 0 0 0 0 0 $72/6-Week Pass $40/month EFT or Easy Fitness Ticket Classes designed for ALL fitness levels 0 0 2 Treadmills 2 Cross Trainers 2 Bikes 1 S tairmaster Smith Machine InclinelDecline Benches Dumbell Set (5 -751bs.) Lat PulldownIRow Combo Leg Ext/Curl Combo Bicep/Tricep Combo Multi-Press Machine *Joining Fees may apply YOUTH & ADUL TTABLE TENNIS This program is designed to provide competitive table tennis action for all youth/adults who want to improve their knowledge and skill of the game. The tennis tables used are approved by the U.S. Table Tennis Association and the International Table Tennis Federation. Join the crowd for this exciting program for an annual membership fee and drop-in pass. For more information, please call Brandon Ikeda, Sports Coordinator, at .(51 0) 799-8295. Play is supelVised by registered volunteers of the Hercules Table Tennis Program. Location: Days: Fees: Ohlone Community Center, 190 Turquoise 7:00pm-10:00pm Fri Sat 1O:OOam- 4:00pm Adult Res $20/Non-Res $25 Youth Res $1 O/Non-Res $15 Annual Pre-Registration Membership Fee: 51559-A 51559-0 51559-E 51559-F 51559-G 51559-H 51559-1 Pre-Reg September October November December January February 48 Fall 2006 Herculean Adults $20 Youth $10 51559-J March 51559-K April 51559-L May PASSES You have the option of paying a daily drop-in rate or purchasing a 10 or 25 visit pass. These passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry, while the nonresident passes are for convenience only and are set at the regular drop-in rate. Fitness Center Passes are valid throughout · the year. For more information, please call (510) 799-8291 . Dynamite Pass 10 visits Adult $30 Res/$36 Non-Res Youth $20 Res/$25 Non-Res Drop-in Rates : Adult $3.50 Res/$4 Non-Res Youth $2.50 Res/$3 Non-Res Avid Athlete 25 visits Adult $65 Res/$87 Non-Res Youth $45 Res/$59 Non-Res Location: Hours: Hercules Community/Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules Monday - Thursday 10:00am - 10:00pm Friday - 10:00am - 5:00pm Saturday - 10:00am - 2:00pm Sunday - CLOSED �Sports & Fitness • •• ADULTOPENGYM BASKETBALL/VOLLEYBALL Open gym periods are ongoing . Players, beginners to advanced, are encouraged to drop in. Come on down for an energetic game of Basketball orVolleyball!! Location: Fee: Gymnasium, 2001 Refugio Valley Road $3.50 Res/$4 Non-Res per adult $2.50 Res/$3 Non-Res per youth Adult Open Gym Basketball Mon Adult B'ball 16yrs&up 7:45-10:00 pm Adult Open Gym Volleyball Tues Adult V'Ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16yrs&up Youth Open Gym Basketball *Mon-Fri Youth B'ball 9-16yrs 2:30pm-4:00pm (SCHOOL SESSIONTIME ONLY) *Mon-Fri Youth B'ball 11 :00am-4:00 pm 9-16 yrs (SUMMERTIME ONLY) BASEBALL/SOCCER/SOFTBALL FIELD RESERVATIONS Hanna Ranch Park Baseball Or Soccer Field Corner of Refugio Valley Road and Sycamore Avenue $8 per hour Resident $16 per hour Non-Resident Woodfield Park Baseball Or Soccer Field 1991 Lupine Road $8 per hour Resident $16 Non-Resident Ohlone Park Baseball Or Soccer Field 190 Turquoise Drive $8 per hour Resident $16 Non-Resident GYMNASIUM FOR RENT Now you can rent the Community/Swim Center Gymnasium for Basketball or Volleyball practices, games and/or business recreational games! The gym is available on a limited basis. Reservations will only be accepted with a completed application and payment for the hours rented. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. All contact regarding the reservations, fees, rental time and on site coordination will be arranged with the original applicant only. An attendant will be present during the entire event. Adult supervision is required by applicant during the event. Applicants interested in renting the gym are encouraged to view the facility prior to renting . The gym has a maximum capacity of 100 persons for a sports event. 'Standard rental includes the main room with two (2) portable basketball units or two (2) volleyball units, portable bleachers and indoor bathroom. Advanced Payment Required Fees: (Two hour minimum) $25.00 (Non-Refundable) Booking Fee: Deposit: $100.00 (Refundable) One day rental $58 Res/$69 Non-Res per hour 3 or more days $35 Res/$46 Non-Res per hour For more information, please call (510) 799-8291 . Attention local businesses!! The gymnasium is now available for public use for either Volleyball or Basketball, Monday through Friday from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Please call (510) 799-8291 for reservation information. *Fees subject to change, with 30 day notice Fall 2006 Herculean 49 �Aquatics Aquatic Services· For more ;rJ!p~mation, please call (510) 799-8229 THE HERCULES PIRANHAS 8 EAST BAY SILVER DOLPHINS PRESENTS••• ~l\1) ~j{1 J{m l\e)j{~T£,1) ~e eItf{'R tt£1)! 2006 TWIN C<9UN7Y SWIlvt LEAGUE CTlAlvtPI<9NSTlIP WINNERS! They were bright and sunny days, that weekend. The wind was light with no relief from the heat, except the shadow of Mr. Escalada's umbrellas. Piranha parents gathered in the meager shade cheering a team that had a date with destiny. After 9 long years, the Piranha's finally had the token to prove they always knew - they were champions! July 29th and 30th was that weekend the Piranhas used to show the rest of the League that the trophy belonged in Hercules. Amassing enough points in competition the team took first place and the largest trophy at the end of Sunday's events. During the award ceremony at the end, tension mounted as each team was named for some award or other, until third place then second was named and no one had heard the Piranhas name yet. The cheers were so great that the words were barely heard "... this year's winner is the Piranhas of Hercules." To cap off an exciting weekend, 140 + Piranhas descended upon Tony Romas of Concord. Taking over more than half of the restaurant, the sea of red dad parents and swimmers were jubilant as they enjoyed a meal together. Following the dinner, the team · assembled outside for pictures and a cheer ''What time is it?", Calvin shouted to the thunderous answer of "Feeding Time!". Even the parents got in on the noise. An MCST family stopped, smiled, and waved at the obvious euphoria. WAYTO GO PIRANHAS!!! SATURDAY, JANUARY 27,2007 5:00PM· 1o:ooPM HERCULES SWIM CENTER 2001 REFUGIO VALLEY ROAD TICKETS~LBEONSALE STARTING NOVEMBER 6,2006 PLEASE HELP SUPPORT THE HERCULES PIRANHA 8 THE EAST BAY SILVER DOLPHINS DON'T FORGET TO BUY TICKETS! ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AI,.,mJOHNSON, AQUATICS COORDINATOR AT (510) 799-8229 50 Fall 2006 Herculean �Aquatics . POOL FACTS: 1. The Hercules Aquatic staff members are certified by the American Red Cross and fully trained in the supervision of aquatic activities, lifeguard training, first aid, CPR and rescue situations. 2. Our lifeguards spend more than 40 hours getting certified and train 1-2 times a week during the summer to ensure they are ready for an emergency situation. 3. Our lifeguards wearwhite uniforms and our Sr. Lifeguards wear red uniforms, so that our patrons can distringuish between the two. If you have questions or comments about our facility please feel free to talk with our Sr. Lifeguards, so that our lifeguards can supervise the pool and keep our swimmers safe. 4. The Hercules Swim Center is open YEAR ROUND for lap swim and the East Bay Silver Dolphins Swim Team. 5. Our Main Pool holds 300,000 gallons of water. 6. The Hercules Swim Center was built in 1991 , making this our 15th year of operation. 7. The Hercules Swim Center has two swim teams. The East Bay Silver Dolphins practice year round , and the Hercules Piranhas practice during the summer time. For more information visit our website atwww.ci.hercules.ca.us (Aquatics) 8. Our facility offers pool party packages that provide our patrons with a fun day of swimming, eating, and relaxing. For more information please call (510) 799-8229. WANT TO LEARN HOW TO PLAY WATER POLO? Are you interested in joining Coach Gordon Tsang & the Hercules Swim Center in continui'ng Water Polo until the high school swim team begins? This is your chance to stay in shape with a nine week course built for beginner, intermediate and advanced players; focusing on skill building, conditioning and much more! For information, please call (510) 7998229. Then visit our Website and Register On-line@ www.ci.hercules.ca.us (510)799-8288 Corrununity/Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road (510)799-8291 Prerequisite: Level IV Swimming ability. Evaluation by coach required for first time swimmers! Coach: Dates: Times: Fees: TBA TBA 3:45pm-5: 15pm $80 Res/$90 Non-Res Fall 2006 Herculean 51 �Aquatics quatic Services· For more Information, please call (510) FALL GROUP LESSONS 2006! Priority Registration - Hercules Residents Only - Sessions 7-9: 07117-07/31 (Residents may register for al13 sessions) Open Registration - All Patrons - Registration for sessions #7-9: 08/04-08/14 Late Registration Dates:Session 7: 08/18, 08/21 Session 8: 09/01,09/05 Session 9: 09/15, 09/18 Session 7: 08/21-09/01 Session 8: 09/05-09/15 (Prorated) Session 9: 09/18-09/29 Location: Fees: Times: Community/Swim Center $46 Res/$56 Non-Res Levels 1, 2 5:00pm-5:30pm 5:30pm-6:00pm 6:00pm-6:30pm For more information, please call (510) 799-8229. Residents are encouraged to enroll during priority registration. Discount swim passes are available for residents and nonresidents . Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry. Non-residents passes are available for convenience only, with rates set at the regular drop-in rate. Participants with swim passes will be allowed into the facility 15 minutes earlier than general public swim sessions. Adult Youth Adult Youth 52 fall 2006 Herculean $30.00 Res $20.00 Res $65.00 Res $46.25 Res Location: Fees: Days: Times: Main Pool-Community/Swim Center $65 per month Monday/Wednesday/Friday 12:00pm - 1:30pm Pre-registration is required for each month during the registration dates; there mast be a minimum of 10 participants enrolled in the program for the following month to continue. Participants must be 19 years or older to join. Pre-registration Session 1: Session 2: Session 3: Session 4: Session 5: Session 6: Session 7: Session 8: Session 9: Dates: 08/07-09/01 09/13-09/27 10/11-10/25 11/08-11/22 12/06-12/20 01/10-01/24 02/07-02/21 03/07-03/21 04/04-04/18 Scheduled Sesssion Dates: Session 1: 09/04-09/29 Session 2: 10/02-10/27 Session 3: 10/30-11/24 Session 4: 11/27-12/22 Session 5: 01/03-01/26 Session 6: 01/29-02/23 Session 7: 02/26-03/23 Session 8: 03/26-04/20 Session 9: 04/23-05/18 SWIM PASSES Dynamite Pass: (10 visits) Frequent! Swimmer: (25 visits) HERCULES MASTERS/LAP SWIM CLUB ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP $42.50 Non-Res $32.50 Non-Res $82.50 Non-Res $72.50 Non-Res �Wa nt: to ©l SW~ Jo~ ce~m? Register Today! Become a Hercules Piranha Or East Bay Silver Dolphin! ~, ., ~~ ESSe The Hercules Piranhas This is a Recreational Swim Team that swims during the summer; the Team emphasizes the enjoyment of Teamwork as well as the rewards of competition. This is program designed for children 4 yrs- 18 yrs that want to be a part of a Healthy, Fun, and rousing sportr We encourage all who are interested in continuing with swimming lesson or the Hercules Piranhas to join Win ter Swim! Registration: 08/28-09/08 Winter Swim Begins: 09/11-11/10 M, W, Th, F Residents $200.00 Non Residents $225 East Bay Silver Dolphins U'here determination becomes exceUencel EBSD is a USA Swimming Team; we Practice and compete year round! The Team and its Coaches are dedicated to fostering a positive and challenging environment for growth to athletes in the East Bay! Our program is open to all levels of swimmers from 5-18 years of age. Swimmers have fun while improving their skills, sportsmanship, and selfesteem! Try our Free 1 Week Trial to get to know the Team & Coaches! EBSD Monthly dues: $40-$80 *Sibling Discounts! *FALL Membership Available Now! For more information, please call (510) 799-8229 Fall 2006 Herculean 53 �HOW TO REGISTER P-Iease call (510) 799-829 _. - .~ GENERAL INFORMATION WALK-IN REGISTRATION 1. All registration is on a first come, first serve basis unless specified in the course desc ription. 1.AllwalkinregistrationsareacceptedattheCommunitySwim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Office hours are Monday thru Thursday, 10:00 am to 6 :00 pm, and Friday, 10:00am to 5:00 pm. 2. Pre-registration for all programs is recommended. We encourage participants to register at least one week in advance of the course starting date, if not s o oner. 3. Please make checks and/or money orders payable to the CflY OF HERCULES. 4. All registration fees must be accompanied by a completed registration form. A waiver of liability is also required for certain activities as specified in the course description. 5. A $5.00 late registration fee will be added to all registration received the day the course begins. Except for programs/ classes with specific registration dates. The late registration fee will not be added to some e x tended course sessions until after the second class meeting as specified in the course description. 6. Some courses may be canceled or combined due to lack of registration. 7 . Proof of residency will be asked upon registration. Driver's license, utility bill or other form of identification is acceptable. RESIDENTS ARE THOSE WHO RESIDE WITHIN THE CflY UMITSOF HERCULES. 8. Registration and payment for one session does not guarantee enrollment in subsequent sessions, unless payment is received in full for all applicable sessions. 9 . Parents/Guardians must register their children if under the age of 18. 10. If there are changes in the course schedule or if the course is full , you will be notified by our staff prior to the class starting date. 11. A mail drop is provided near the main entrance to the office if registration is received after regular business hours. PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF CASH PAYMENTS. 12. There will be a $5.00 charge for replacement of all passes (fitness center, open gym, public swim, lap swimming, etc.) REGISTRATION BY FAX 1. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure and fax to (510) 799-8288. VISA and Mastercard payments will only be accepted for fax registration. ON-LINE REGISTRATION 1. Please visit our website at www.ci.hercules.ca .us to register for all recreation and aquatic classes via the internet. Does not guarantee registration when submitting day of registration . Staff will send email confirmation . 54 Fall 2006 Herculean 2. Pre-registration is recommended for all programs at le ast one week prior to the starting date of the course. MAIL-IN REGISTRATION 1. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure. Copies ofthe regil3tration form may be made if more forms are necessary. 2. Please enclose your payment information. Payments may be made by VISA , Mastercard , Check, or Money Order. Please do not mail or drop off cash payments. 3. You may mail your registration form and payment to the HerculesCommunity/SwimCenter,2001RefugioValleyRoad, Hercules, CA. 94547. 4. A course receipt will be mailed to you confirming your registration in tothe class. If you have not received verification of your registration by the first class meeting, please call the Hercules Recreation and Community Services at 510 7998291. 5. If your registration check is returned to you, the class is full and you will automatically be placed on a waiting list. PHONE IN REGISTRATION 1. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure for each participant and program you are interested in . Make sure you have your VISA or Mastercard information available when you call . This information will include the name of the card holder, the account number, and the expiration date. 2. Phone in registration will be accepted during regular busin e ss hours and/or by leaving a voice mail message on our registration line (799-8291) if you are registering by phone after hours, please include all the necessary information on the registration form and payment form , including a contact number so our staff may contact you for further information in order to process your registration. REFUNorrRANSFER POLICY 1. Refunds and/or transfers will be granted on or before the first class meeting. No refunds or transfers will be granted after the first class meeting. There is a $10 .00 service charge 'on all refunds/transfers initiated by the participant. 2. If the course is canceled by the Hercules Recreation and Community Services, the participant will have the option of transferring to a similar program , or will be granted a full refund . 3. Refunds may be given after a course has begun due to a particular medical condition if a doctor's note is provided. These refundS are at the discretion of the Recreation Supervisor. �City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form ParenUGuardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Daytime Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Zip Code:_____ Evening Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ City: Participant's Name Birth Date (if under 18]'rt ,, ,, 1. 2. 3. 4. ,,, , Credit Card Type :_ _ _ Mastercard _ _ _ VISA Course Number and • Title Dates Times Card No. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Exp. Date _ _' _ _' _ _ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Date: _ _ _ _ _ _ __ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents , and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules , its officers, agents and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature: Date: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ (ParenUGuardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form ParenUGuardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age) :_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Daytime Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ City:_ _ _ _ _ _ Zip Code: _____ Evening Phone:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Participant's Name Birth Date (if under 18yr) 1. 2. 3. 4. Credit Card Type: _ _ _ Mastercard ,,, , ,, ,, VISA Course Number and Title Dates Times Card No. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Exp. Date_ _,_ _' _ _ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Date: _ _ _ _ _ _ __ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions , suits, damages, claims , or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities . I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers , agents and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees . Participant Signature: Date: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ (ParenUGuardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) Fall 2006 Herculean 55 �City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form ParenUGuardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age): _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ Daytime Phone: _ __ _ _ _ _ __ Address:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ City:_ _ _ _ _ _ lip Code: _ _ _ _ _ Evening Phone: _ _ __ _ _ _ __ Participant's Name 1. Birth Date (if under 18yr) \ \ \ \ 2. 3. 4. Course Number and Title Dates Times \ \ \ \ Credit Card Type :_ _ _ Mas\ercard _ _ _ VISA Card No. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .Exp. Date_ _\_ _\_ _ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Date: _ _ _ _ _ _ __ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercu les, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees . Participant Signature: Date: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ (ParenUGuardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form ParenUGuardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age):_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Daytime Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ City: _ _ _ _ _ _ lip Code :_ _ _ _ _ Evening Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Participant's Name 1. Birth Date (if under 18yr) \ \ \ \ 2. 3. 4. Course Number and Title Dates Times \ \ \ \ Credit Card Type:_ _ _Mastercard _ _ _ VISA Card No. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .Exp. Date _ _\_ _\_ _ Authorized Cardholder Signature:_ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Date:_ _ __ _ _ __ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities: I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the purSuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature : Date: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ (ParenUGuardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) 56 Fall 2006 Herculean �THE HERCULEAN Advertising Information 1. DESIGN: CAMERA-READY black and white advertisement SUBMIT ADVERTISMENT on a 3 1/2" floppy or CD. 2. ARTICLE SUBMITTAL DUE DATES FOR 2006: Spring - Friday, January 12,2007 (March publication) Fall - Friday, July 13, 2007 (September publication) ADVERTISEMENT SIZES: ADVERTISEMENT COST PER PUBLICATION (3 1/2" W Inside-Quarter Page (BIW) (3 1/2" Wx2 Inside-Half Page (B/W) (7" W x 4 H) $200.00 Inside-Full Page (B/W) (7" W x 8 3/4" H) $300 .00 Inside Fun Page (Color) (7" W X 8 3/4" H) $500 .00 Inside Front Cover Full Page (Color) (7" W X 8 3/4" H) $525.00 Inside Back Cover Fun Page (Color) (7" W X 8 3/4" H) $525.00 Outside Back Cover Half Page (Color) (7" W x 2 $550 .00 *Inside-Eighth Page (B/W) X 1 1/2" H) 1/2" 1/2" 1/2" H) H) $100.00 $175 .00 Additional $20.00 for photo with ad * Hercules Community Non-Profit organizations recognized by the Hercules Community Services Commission will recei:ve one FREE ad per calendar year. * The return of an ad only upon request. * Return pages 1 & 2 of the advertisement contract. 4. METHOD OF PAYMENT: 1. Check or money order (please make payable to the City of Hercules) 2. Master Card or Visa (in person only for processing). 5. PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR AD Mail to: City of Hercules 111 Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 Attention: Doreen Mathews, City Clerk Phone: (510) 799-8215 Fax: (510) 799-2521 Fall 2006 Herculean 57 �THEHERCULEAN Advertising Contract please print NAMEIBUSTNESS/ORGANIZA TION ADDRESS STATE/ZiP CODE STREET PHONE NUMBER FAX NUMBER CONTACT PERSON PHONE RETURN ORGTNIAL AD SIGNATURE DYES D NO DATE ******************************** * * !* SAVE 10% :* * * !* Purchase all four consecutive !* ! editions and receivC' 10% discount. ! ** ** ******************************** 58 Fall 2006 Herculean �~ty,de~¥~ ~~~ ~$3S0 11-4e/$JOO ..4/IttfA~~ $2S ~~4t.-~~ - H~-t~~ ~ ~~-&,~ . . .. p~. 111 a study of 5.851 children 9 to 15 years of age, nearly 20 percent needed glasses. Of these children, only 1 out of every 10 actually had glasses. Jon't leave it to a SlCl.724.EYES see ALFRED NOBEL DRIVE SUITE 1 17 HERCULES, CALIFORNIA child to teU you if she sees properly. Parents: Besides clothes, school supplies, backpacks, and IUnchboxes, include an eye exam-at O.PTOM:ETR'( BVnfE BAY-to prepare your child for the upcoming school year. Call to find out about our "Back-te-School" specials! We're nexl to Qwe·st Diagoostic s in the main lobby of the 'Ve!ilflref'/tte ssioncl Ceillei' - amthe comer of John Muir Pkwy & Son Pablo Avtmue, Hercules' North Smore Business Parle Fall 2006 Herculean 59 �Four (4) Bedrooms, 2 ';' Baths . 1927 SQF Living Area . Inground Swimming Pool with Spa . Above Average Lot Size, 0.24 Lot Acres . Flooring in Oak Hardwood & Berber Carpets . Newer Kitchen Cabinets in Maple Hardwood . Recent Interior/Exterior Paint . 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New quality upgrades that far exceeds - granite kitchen countertop, new exterior siding, fresh interior paint updated baths, clear Pest report, newer roof with full warranties, family room with wet bar & granite fireplace leads to large level well maintained yard with fru it trees & sp rinkler system. Schools are within close walking p roximity . New carpet s just installed t hrou ghout in a neutral designer coordinated color. Seller is fair and very engaging Bring us n Offer! $715,000.00 Priced To Sell at Full 3% Broker Co-op 2160 Redwood Road in Hercules �Where Service Comes 1st, And Lasts .... The 3 L's Deliver Unbeatable Service! "Let our family work for yours!" Lamberto Agustin, Lourdes Agustin Lizanina Agustin If we procure a buyer for your property, you pay a FLAT fee of $10,000 'Example: Sales Price % Conversion SAVINGS $550,000 1.82% $23,000 $650,000 1.54% $29,000 $750,000 1.33% $35,000 $850,000 1.18% $41,000 If another agent sells your home, you pay only $5,000 + 3% of purchase price 'Example Sales Price % Conversion SAVINGS $550,000 3.91 % $11,500 $650,000 3.77% $14,500 $750,000 3.67% $17,500 $850,000 3.59% $20,500 'Examples compared to industry average of 6%. "Commission programs vary by agent & property location. "'If your property is currently listed, please disregard this advertisement. 62 Fall 2006 Herculean �·A REAL ESTATE Knowledge and Experience You Trust Since 1988. JOSE H. ANAYA Broker/Owner Office: 510.222.3500 Toll Free 866.DON.JOSE (3 66-5673) 2643 Appian Way Suite F, Pinole, CA. 94564 When selling in Hercules you need a Broker with the Experience and Knowledge of the current Real Estate Market conditions to maximize your profits. CALL JOSE ANAYA TODAY. Sold Sold Sold Attention First Time Home Buyers Programs available in the city of Hercules, up to $50,000 ~ Assistance to purchase a home within the city limits. Call us for more information and seminar dates. Rates are still low so now is the time to: Purchase investment properties • Purchase a new home Purchase a vacation home • Refinance your existing home REALTOR" CA Derr. of Real Estare, 916-22 7-093 I. Anaya Real Esrlue DR E. =0 100656 1. Equal Housing 0rporruni ry Lender. Land/H ome DRE Li e. =9883 41. �LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR, STATE FARM IS THERE. \VE LIVE WHERE YO U LIVE . 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They also can help to regulate the menstrual cycle and hormone levels, improve the function of the ovaries, and enhance response to IVF and Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) procedures. �City Directory City Manager City Hall-General Information City Hall Fax Community/Swim Center Parks & Recreation Department Hercules Municipal Utility Hercules Senior Center Finance Dept/Business License Business/Community Development Public Works & Engineering Inspection Request Line City Clerk Personnel- Job Hotline Police Department Rodeo-Hercules Fire District EMERGENCY ONLY 799-8206 799-8200 799-2521 799-8291 799-8291 799-8285 799-8219 245-6509 245-6529 799-8241 799-8240 799-8215 799-8204 799-8260 799-4561 911 City Council 799-8206 Council meets the second & fourth Tuesday of each month. Charleen Raines Kris Valstad Ed Balico, Mayor Joanne Ward, Vice Mayor Joe Eddy McDonald Planning Commission Myrna L. deVera Sherry McCoy Community Services Commission 799-8230 Commission meels the second Monday of each month. Cletia Hart Jojo Soriano Susan Marie Lee Janice Leighton Armah Virgilio dela Vega TimothyYan Howard Holt Hercules Library Commission 799-8230 Commission meets the third Thursday of each month. Andrew Walters Roberta Alexander Sherry Madfes Lisa Simmons Bruce MacAulay Adoria Williams Rosalind dela Vega Education Commission TABLE OF CONTENTS City Manager's Corner City Scene Library Services Code Enforcement Public Safety Recreation Services Facility Rentals Senior Services Youth Services TeenlYouth Programs Sports and Fitness Aquatics Registration Information 1 2 7 10 12 16 18 23 27 29 33 41 45 799-8254 Commission meels the second Thursday of each month. Lia Jackson Chester Stevens Page Tompkins CITY HALL HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 245-6529 Commission meets the first and third Monday of each month. Richard Mitchell Tim Stauffer Jose Bibal For more information regarding meetings, please see our bulletin board at the entrance of the City Ha" or calf 799·8215. Visit our website at WWWCI.HERCULES.CA.US Yen Le Ed Sharp Don Kuehne Chief Editor: Doreen Mathews Layout & Design: Faye Flores Pedro Jimenez Claudette Wade �1 We are now accepting applications and apartments are going quickly Reserve yours now! �City Manager's Corner Nelson Oliva, City Manager . City Adopts Budget As we start the 2007-08 fiscal years, the City Council and City Stafflook forward to a very productive year. The City Council has adopted an annual budget which forecast annual revenue for all funds of approximately $15.31 million and expenditure of$15.26 million. The graphs below provide an overview of sources of revenue and uses offunds. PUBLIC WORKS General Fund Revenues 2007-08-$15.31 Million Pro'oertv Taxes 9% Other Revenue 12% ....- ','e, Tax 10% Taxes 16% Licenses ,Pennits Intergovernmental 12% & Fees 9 % General Fund Expenditures 2007-08/$15.26 Million City Office 9% The coming year will deliver various projects to the community. Among these is the resurfacing of San Pablo Avenue, Sycamore Avenue and Willow Avenue . This $900,000 project is partially funded by a State grant of $600 ,000 and Redevelopment Agency assistance of $300,000. The Public Works Department will also be re-implementing the Annual Street Maintenance and Upkeep Program; several of the city's residential streets will be resurfaced and slurry sealed and restriped in-an effort to extend the life ofthe pavement. Library 1% Gen. Admin 25% Community Development Police 36% Among the most awaited projects is the construction of the continuation ofJohn Muir Parkway toward the waterfront. At the July 10, 2007 meeting, the City Council awarded a construction contract for this project; Council will be considering the award of an additional contract for the construction of the Tsushima Avenue Bridge, which will connect the Bayside neighborhood to the John Muir extension via TsushimaAvenue. The delivery ofthese two street projects will provide for an alternative route for those residents accessing the local freeways, relieving some of the congestion that currently Parks & Recs 17% (Continued on page 2, column 2.) Fall 2007 Herculean �City Scene Gui/lenno Van Domselaar City Loses Valued Employee And Friend Guillermo Van Domselaar was born in Buenos Aires in February 1949. Gui attended Cambridge University and subsequently the Catholic University of Cordoba, where in 1974 he received his degree in Architecture. Gui worked for many years in Brazil as an Architect, until the countly's economic climate began to change. Gui and his "vife, Dottie CITY MANAGER'S CORNER (Continned from page 1.) Shortly thereafter, Gui met Dottie McCook and their lives path brought them both to the U.S. They married in 1984 and made their home in El Cerrito. exists at the intersections of San I'ablo and Sycamore Avenues. Completion of this project is anticipated by spring of 2008. Costs for these projects are estimated at approximately $5.5 million dollars. In 1999, Gui was hired by the City to serve as the Building Maintenance Supervisor. In this capacity, Gui built a well deserved reputation for working hard and always demon- PARK FACILITIES strating a "never say no" and "can do" attitude toward his duties and assignments. He was a mentor to some and a good friend to many. The City of Hercules lost an exceptional team member and friend when Gui passed away unexpectedly on March 14,2007. On July 10,2007, the City Council presented Gui's widow, Dottie McCook, with a proclamation designating the City's meeting room located at the Samara Terrace Senior Housing Complex as the "Van Domselaar Room" in Gui's memory. Although he's been gone such a short time, his legacy of kindness, positivity and enthusiasum for everything life has to offer, lives on. 2 Fall 2007 Herculean City park facilities will see rehabilitation in several recreation areas. Included in this $400,000 project is the resurfacing ofall city basketball and tennis courts, installation of additional picnic tables and barbeque pits. In addition, the entire Refugio Park trail will be resurface and have additional trash receptacles installed. Plans for the construction of park facilities within the Promenade and Bayside developments are in final stages. These efforts will deliver a mini-park adjacent to these respective neighborhoods. After several years of planning, the new Teen Center is expected to be completed by the end of this calendar year. The Recreation Department anticipates thanhis facility will be focal point of many positive activities to serve the young population of Hercules. �City Scene Secure MaiJbox RepJacement Program Protect Yourself From Mail And Identity Theft On July 24, 2007, the Hercules City Council approved funding for the City of Hercules Secure Mailbox Replacement Program. Under this program, the City will facilitate the replacement of existing mailbox structures with new structures equipped with locking mailboxes. The City will pay forthe construction and installation of the structure while each homeowner will be responsible for purchasing their own locking mailbox . The City will maintain a supply ofapproved and standardized mai lboxes for purchase at a price approximately 15% below retail. The Secure Mailbox Replacement Program was developed by the City of Hercules Public Safety Subcommittee and the Ad Hoc Mail Theft Subcommittee, under the direction of Council Members Kris Valstad and Joe Eddy McDonald. Identity theft is a growing nationwide trend. While surveys conducted in the United States from 2003 to 2006 showed a decrease in the total number of victims, there was an increase in the total value of identity fraud to US $56.6 billion in 2006. The average fraud per person rose from $5,249 in 2003 to $6,383 in 2006. Recent studies indicate that: Hercules residents may participate in this program by completing the application located on page 4 of this publication. The application must be submitted along with the appropriate fees to the Affordable Housing Program stafflocated in the building next to City Hall. The City will replace mail boxes on a fIrst come-fIrst served basis. Reaching Out Program In late 2006, Dottie McCook and Barbara Morgan mailed over 200 holiday cards with candy canes to Niko's (Little Learners at Hanna Ranch) father, Armando Saria Jr. who was with the 10th Mowltain Division in Afghanistan. These cards were made by the Little Learners, the Hanna Ranch before school program participants, the Ohlone after school program participants and 2nd and 3rd graders. In February 2007, upon his return to the U.S., Mr. Saria visited his son's class at Hanna Ranch. He distributed candy and bouncing balls to the children and! Oth MOlmtain Division mugs to the Leader and Aides. Mr. Saria reported that the men and women of the Division were overwhelmed and grateful for the cards. He said it meant alot to them and was a much needed morale boost before the Xmas holiday. - Only 15% of victims find out about the theft through proactive action taken by a business. - The average time spent by victims resolving the problem is about 40 hours. - 73% of respondents indicated the crime involved the thief acquiring a credit card. - The emotional impact is similar to that of victims of violent crimes The Hercules City Council and Police Department recognize mail theft as a primary method used by fraud perpetrators to acquire identifying information from victims. Installing locking mailboxes is an effective way for residents to protect themselves from being victims of mail and identity theft. Fall 2007 Herculean 3 �CITY OF HERCULES 111 Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 (510) 799-8200 SECURE MAIL BOX PROGRAM APPLICATION Primary Applicant's Name: Primary Applicant's Home Address and Phone Number: Names, Addresses And Phone Numbers Of Other Residents Sharing Mail Box Structure: We, the below signed applicants, agree to the following terms of the City of Hercules Secure Mail Box Program: • • • • • • • • Each applicant will pay for the purchase of their individual mail box. Only a mail box approved by the City of Hercules will be purchased and installed. The City of Hercules will fabricate an appropriate mail box structure to house the mail boxes purchased by the applicants. The City of Hercules will install the mail boxes purchased by the applicants in the fabricated structure. The City will deliver the keys for all replacement mailboxes to the Primary Applicant, who is responsible for delivering the keys to the other applicants sharing the replaced structure. The fabrication of the structure and installation of the mail boxes will be at no cost to the applicants. Once fabricated and installed, the structure and mail boxes are the property'of the applicants; the City of Hercules is not responsible for the maintenance, repair or replacement of the mailboxes or structure. The applicants are responsible for the disposal of their old mail box. The City of Hercules will dispose of the old mail box structure. We, the applicants, do hereby agree to the terms of this program: Signature of applicant: Address: Date signed; Please return the completed application and the appropriate fees to Affordable Housing Program staff located in the building next to City Hall, 111 Civic Drive, Hercules. Your application will be time stamped upon receipt. Applications will be processed and mail boxes replaced on a first come-first served basis. 4 Fall 2007 Herculean �RICHMOND SANITARY SERVICE 3260 Blume Drive • Richmond, CA 94806 (510) 262-1610 Serving the City of Hercules with Efficient, High Quality Weekly 'Waste Collection Service Residential, .Commercial and Industrial Recycling Industrial Debris Boxes Available for all Residential and Commercial Customers Hercules customers are proudly served by... publiC Library Solid Waste Route Supervisors Dan Granzella, Jr., Angela Roof and Hercules Solid Waste Route Driver Jeff Moore. Recycling and Green Waste Route Supervisor Chuck Paradis and Green Waste Route Driver Roderick Dent Call (510) 262-1610 for more information on: Reduced Rate for Senior Citizens "Carry Out Service" for the elderly (restrictions apply) Used Oil Kit - maximum of 6 per calendar year Two (2) free "on-call cleanups" per calendar year I' A Subsidiary of ~'~ REPUBLIC ~~, SERVICES , INC. fa ll 2007 Herculean 5 �~~4e,~4U-~uU.,­ tMJ,Hv~M4~:tk~~ . Tt.a4,P~! .'','. ~D· Parents: Besides school supplies, backpacks, uniforms and lunchboxes, include eye exams with Dr. Gabe -<It OPTOMETRY IlY THE BAy-to ml:lke sure your Children are properly equipped for this school year. 510.724.EYES Don't leave it to a child to tell you if she sees preperly. DR. GABE RESPICID I n a study of 5,851 children, 9 to 15 years of age, nearly 20 percent I'leeded glasses. Of these children, only 1 out of every 10 actually had glasses. 500 ALFRED NOBEL DRIVE SUITE 117 HERCULES. CA ~ir)surance plana accepted-including Coil to find out about our "Back-to-School" specials! "OProMETRY eVJ HE SAY ls"next to Quest DIognostlcs" (n the mql,n lobby of the' Venture Professional Center - heading towards BIORAD in fhe Ht;HC~S Nortl\SQore,Buslness Pdoc �Library Services Hercules Public Library Hercules Library Programs Children's & Family Programs Saturday Family Storytime Saturdays at J J:00 a.m. For chi Idren ages 3 and up. Free; no registration required. Mother Goose Story Time Tbursdays at 10:30 and II: 10 a.m. For chi ldren ages 0-3 and their caregivers. Free; no registration required. Please join us for stories, songs, rhymes and tickles for the very young. Bingo Schmingo- Interactive Songs and Stories for the Entire Family: Saturday, September 22, 2:00 PM ' All ages. Free! "Kathleen 's performance is unique in that the parents grasp tbe educational concepts demonstrated with music, but the kids just think they are having fun' I really appreciate how Kathleen is able to combine those two things in such an entertaining way! " - Penny Peck, Children 's Librarian, San Leandro Library Sponsored by the Friends of the Hercules Library. iBingles! Have fun learning to read & speak English: Thursday, September 13, 3:00 PM and Saturday, October 6, 2:00 PM. Free! All ages. For the entire fami ly! Engli sh Lessons with master English teacher Deborah Frisch using la Loteria, Mexico's traditional Bingo game. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Hercules Library & IBTranslateit. Timothy James: Comedy Magician Saturday, October 20,2:00 PM Free! All ages! What will you see at the Timothy James Show? He produces a bowling ball out of thin air! He bends metal with his mind! And for the Grand Finale . ... Well , we don ' t want to spoil tbe surprise, but trust me, you' ll never look at garbage cans and toasters the same way again! Teen Programs Breaking: Bboying/Bgirling 101 with Bgirl CRlX of Extra Credit Kru Tuesday, August 28 at 3:00 p.m . Celebrate the end of summer reading program, and the beginning of the school year, with a little dance lesson. A BREAKDANCE lesson, that is' Bboying/bgirling started in the South Bronx around the mid 1970 's and is the original form of hip-hop dance. During the 1980's, it was modified and called "breakdancing". Learn breaking from bgirl CRIX of the world renowned all bgirl group Extra Credit Kru. In this workshop, you will learn the basics ofthe dance: top rock, footwork, freezes, musicality, battle tactics, and concepts. Sponsored by the Friends of tbe Hercules Library Teen Advisory Group Second Tuesday of every month, 4:00 p.m. The Hercules Library is forming its first ever Teen Advisory Group, and the first meeting is September 11 at 4:00 pm. As a member of this group, you will help plan (continued on page 8) Fall 2007 Herculean 7 �Library Services Hercules Public Library Hercules Library Highlights Teen Advisory Group - Continued and volunteer in library events that interest YOU; recommend books and other materials that YOU like; share ideas about how to make the teen room more inviting for YOU; and represent YOUR teen community's issues and concerns. Earn community service hours, indulge in some tasty treats and just have a good time. Job Seeking Skills Saturday, October 13 at II :00 a.m. Are you new to the job market? Interested in acquiring some valuable job seeking skills? Just looking for some general advice and preparation? If so, don't miss this class! Hercules High teacher, Lawrence Smith; presents some important tips and advice for new job searchers. Learn application, resume, and interview basics. Adult Programs & Events HERCULES LIBRARY FILM SERIES Wilby Wonderful: the first in a series of independent films to be shown at the Hercules Library. FREE! Saturday, September 1,3:00 PM. Wilby Wonderful, starring Sandra Oh, is a bittersweet comedy about small town life. Watch it on the Library's big screen! For mature audiences. Long Life, Happiness & Prosperity. Sandra Oh in a film about Taoist Magic. Saturday, October 20,3:00 PM. Long Life, Happiness & Prosperity, starring Sandra Oh, is the story of a daughter who is obsessed with finding a new boyfriend for her mom. Using traditional Chinese magic charms, she disrupts the lives of a wide range of characters. Watch this funny & sweet farce on the Library's big screen! Unrated. 8 Fall 2007 Herculean Hercules Author & Lecture Series - presented by the Hercules Community Library Foundation Tuesday, September 18, 7:00 PM - Author Hailey Lind will discuss writing about the Bay Area and drawing inspiration as a writer from what you love. Hailey Lind is the pseudonym for two sisters, one an artist and the other a historian. Together, we write the Art Lover's Mystery Series. The first in the series, Feint of Art, was nominated for an Agatha award for Best First Novel and has been translated into Japanese. The second, Shooting Gallery, was an Independent Mystery Booksellers ' Association (!MBA) Bestseller. The third, Brush with Death, is set in an historic cemetery and columbariurn and was released July 3, 2007. All are Signet Mysteries, available at libraries & bookstores everywhere. Tuesday, October 16, 7:00 PM - Mystery Authors Panel: David Corbett (Blood of Paradise), Priscilla Royal (Sorrow without End), and Simon Wood (Working Stiffs, Accidents Waiting to Happen) discuss their influences, motivations and other aspects of mystery writing. Practical Business Management Training Using ReferenceUSA Profitably Tuesday, October 2,7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Presenter: Valerie Zito, Business Specialist, Contra Costa County Library Topics to be covered: Learn about the latest additions and features ofthis library resource Construct a useful search strategy for sales and marketing Identify potential customers within a radius of your location (Continued on page 9) �Library Services Hercules Public Library Adult Programs & Events (Continued) Meditate at the Library - Marshall Zaslove, M.D. Saturday, October 27, 2:00 pm Hercules Library 109 Civic Dr 510-245-2420 www.ccclib.org In this busy, fast-paced world, peace seems like an elusive commodity. Dr. Marshall Zaslove; a Board certified psychiatrist, author and meditation practitioner for over 30 years, will demonstrate the most practical methods of controlling and befriending the mind for better meditations and many other health benefits. As a result, this can help reduce stress and offer more peace within. Based on Rajinder Singh's book, 'Inner And Outer Peace Through Meditation' . Hours of Operation Mon&Tues: 1-9 Wed & Thurs : 10-6 Sat: 10-6 Sun: 1-5 For Seniors! - Starting in September The Hercules Library will partner with Contra Costa Community College to offer a variety of special classes for seniors. Classes will be offered one Saturday every month, with themes ranging from personal finance management to floral arrangement. Classes are free and registration will be required. Please contact tbe library for more information. ~1o/o/CONTRA ~ COSTA Reduce your carbon emissions by carpooling to work! Hercules Library Book Club Meets the 4th Tuesday of every month, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Join us for some good reads and even better discussions. Hercules Library Knitting Group Sundays from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Join us to improve your knitting skills and work with others on new and fun projects! Knifty Knitting, crocheting, and all sorts of knitters at all skill-levels are welcome! Children are able to attend with a caregIver. Residents can reduce their carbon impact on the environment by carpooling with friends and coworkers. 511 Contra Costa can help you get started with the Carpool Incentive Program. Receive your choice of Safeway, Shell gas, or Borders Books & Music $60 gift card just by giving carpooling a try two days a week for eight weeks. By sharing a ride just two days a week to work, you can save 1,590 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions a year! Certain restrictions apply. Details and applications can be found at www.5 1Icontracosta.org. 511 Contra Costa is a public agency which promotes alternatives to driving alone in order to improve air quality and ease traffic congestion. Contact Matt Wood at 925-407-0352. Funded by the BAAQMD 's Transportation Fund for Clean Air and CCTA. Fall 2007 Herculean 9 �Code Enforcement Hercules Code Enforcement Division Increased Code Enforcement To Begin In an effort to preserve the quality of our neighborhoods and to ensure the establishments we eat and shop at are maintained in a manner consistent with community expectations the City of Hercules is increasing code enforcement throughout the City. The City wishes to work with its residents in cleaning up the neighborhoods with aging housing stock and to ensure the newer portions of the City do not become code enforcement issues in the future. Examples of violations: Falling fences, weeds, lack of maintenance As many residents are not aware of what a violation is or if they are not in compliance with an adopted law or ordinance, the following is a list of common violations: • • • • • • • • • • • • Overgrown weeds Parking motor homes, boats, jet skis, trailers, etc. in the front driveway- must be in garage or in rear or side yards and screened from view. Inoperable vehicles- must be in garage or in rear or side yards and screened from view. Vehicles parked on an unpaved surface (usually the front lawn) Inoperable vehicles: Outdoor storage visible from the public right-of-way Major vehicle repair- must be in garage or in rear or side yards and screened from view. Stagnant swimming pools- must be drained or stocked with mosquito fish available from Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control Constantly barking dogs/too many dogs Raising roosters/chickens- limited based on size of lot---cannot be noisy to the detriment ofthe surrounding neighbors. Construction without permits Dilapidated structures- falling fences, unpainted structures, broken windows, etc. Drainage issues-cannot run drainage across a neighboring property. (Continued on page 11) I 0 Fall 2007 Herculean �Code Enforcement Hercules Code Enforcement Division Code Enforcement (Continued) Outdoor stor age Trash cans at curb too long Please look at your property carefully to see if you are in violation of any ofthe items listed above and begin to abate the problem now before the City contacts you and begins the abatement process. This is not an all-inclusive list so you are encouraged to call the Code Enforcement Division at 799-8244 if you are not sure you are in violation. ,------ - ------ - ---- - - - -----------------1 I I : I NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION Please note that the August meetings of the Hercules City Council have been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting of September 11, 2007, has also been cancelled and rescheduled for September 18,2007, 7:00 p.m., Hercules City Hall, 111 Civic Drive. L _____________ _ _______ _ ________________ Fall 2007 Herculean ~ II �Public Safety Hercules Police Department Police Explorer Attends FBI Academy While at the Academy Angelica lived in the same dorms as new FBI agents and wentthrough some ofthe exact training that a new agent would face. The training included Hogan'sAIley, a fully functional town used to teach agents how to react in real life situations. Actors are used to role play in the mock town so trainees experience real-life problem solving. Othertraining included Team BuildingActivities, Media Relations, Customs and Border Patrol Procedures, F.B.I. Tactical Emergency Vehicle Operations Course, Bureau ofAIcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Training, and physical training every day. Angelicaalso was able to lay a wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier, in Arlington National Cemetery, attend a baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals, lay a wreath at the National Law Enforcement Memorial and watch the U.S. Marine Corps Sunset Silent Drill Parade. Only the best explorers in the United States are selected to attend this prestigious program, which is paid for by the FBI. Angelica's air fare was generously donated by Hercules residents and police supporters Connie and Peter Van Putten. Congratulations Angelica! Lieutenant Angelica Torres of the Hercules Police Explorer Post recently attended an eight day training course at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Vuginia. Every other year outstanding Law Enforcement Explorers are selected throughout the nation to attend this Explorer Leadership Academy sponsored by the FBI, DEA, US Army an US Marshals. Angelica and 28 other 12 fall 2007 Herculean �Public Safety Hercules Police Department Commander's Cup Award Officer Darin Tellez On June 18,2007, at approximately 8:45 am, Officer Darin Tellez was on patrol when he observed a vehicle without a front bumper cover. Officer Tellez recognized that the vehicle was similar to a vehicle that was used in an armed robbery, which occurred in front of Albertsons on June 10. Officer Tellez stopped the vehicle fornot displaying a front license plate and identified the dri ver as a 29 year-old Pittsburg resident. After determining that the driver was on parole, Officer Tellez searched the vehicle and located a pistol in the glove compartment. Officer Tellez also found a black beanie and a black pufty vest, similar to the clothing worn by the suspect during the robbery, in the vehicle trunk. Ofticer Tellez seized the gun and clothing, prepared a follow-up report detailing his findings, and forwarded the report to investigations. Follow-up investigation by other officers determined that the driver was indeed the suspect in the robbery and was tracked to the scene by a GPS ankle bracelet he was wearing. He was also identified by the victim, who picked him out of a photo line up. He was subsequently arrested and charged with the robbery. Officer Tellez's observation skills and proactive police work were key elements in solving this case. Had Officer Tellez not located and identified the suspect in this case this robbery would probably not have been solved. Congratulations Officer Tellez for a Job Well Done! Officer Billy Beason On June 21 , 2007 at approximately 10:41 am Hercules officers responded to assist the Pinole Police department with a Bank Robbery that had just occurred at the Wells Fargo Branch on Fitzgerald Dr. The suspect fled the bank and then set fire to his hat and shirt behind another business in the area. The suspect then boarded a Westcat bus, which he rode to the transit lot located on Blume Drive in Richmond. Hercules officers went to the transit lot and, as they approached the area the suspect exited the bus and fled on foot toward a nearby shopping center. Officer Beason chased the suspect on foot and apprehended him in the shopping center parking lot. The suspect was identified as a parolee at large. The suspect's pockets were still full of the money taken during the bank robbery. Officer Beason turned the suspect over to grateful Pinole officers investigating their bank robbery. Officer Beason's quick thinking and quick feet were instmmental in apprehending this bank robber. He helped our fellow officers in Pinole solve this serious crime and recover the money taken. Officer Beason is hereby commended for a job well done. Fall 2007 Herculean 13 �Public Safety Hercules Police Department Drive By The Rules ~een s younger than 18 aren't thrilled .bout a state law that restricts their driver's licenses for the first year. So called "provisional dri vers" aren' t allowed to dri ve with passengers yo unger than 20 or without an adult 25 or older in the front seat. They also can ' t drive fro m 11 pm to 5 am without someone at least 25 present. That unfortunate mentality can lead to tragic consequences . How many times have we read about teenagers involved in accidents that affect the rest of their Iives, or sometimes end those very lives? That's why it's up to the parents to make sure their children comply. There are exceptions for work, school and emergencies, but only in a case of hardship. [n those instances, everyone in the car younger than 18 must have a note explaining the circumstances. Parents who let these young, inexperienced dri vers ignore the rules should keep this in mind: Teens who are in violation of their provisional license aren't covered by their parent's auto insurance policies ifthey are involved in an accident. There's a very good reason for the restrictions that many teens find so onerous. In the case of a fatality, the parents would be liable. They could lose everything in a civil suit. Traffi c accidents are the leading cause of death among teenagers. In 2005, there were 11 ,829 traffic accidents involving inj uries or death. The young dri ver was at fault 66 percent of the time. Surely, that ought to give wo uld be law breakers a pause. We encourage parents to be vigilant, and teen dri vers to comply. It may seem as if that year lasts forever, but the consequences of ignoring this law can last forever. The restrictions have proven to save li ves. A federal study has found that states w ith some restrictions had II percent fewer fa tal cras hes involving 16 year olds from 1994 to 2004. Yet according to news reports, an increasing number of teens, apparently with the complicity oftheir parents, are fl outing the provisional license law. The punishment is a fine , community service and a mandatory visit to the California Highway Patrol's new Start Smart class for vio lators ofthe provisional license law. Parents are requi red to attend the driving safety class with their children. Some have decried the tough new provisions. "There is not one person out there who says they can't go out because they have a provisional license," claimed one Bay Area teen. "It's about not getting caught" . 14 Fa ll 200 7 Herculean HERCULES CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET EVERY SATURDAY THROUGH OCTOBER - 4:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. CREEKSIDE SHOPPING CENTER �.-------------------------- -- - Public Safety Hercules Police Department Kids Home Alone? Police Officers are often asked, "At what age can kids stay home alone?" California has not set an age as to when children can stay by themselves as some states do. Children younger than twelve are usually considered too young to be able to take care of themselves. Your decision depends on the emotional age and maturity ofthe child, whether or not your child follows the rules you set (past experience), how close other people are who can check up on them, how far away your work is from home, and how safe your home and surrounding area is. It also depends on your child 's comfort level with the additional responsibility. You must ensure you are leaving your children in a safe environment: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Doors and windows can be secured. Working phone. Pets well trained. Flammables and other hazards (gUllS, matches, lighters, medication & liquor) locked away. Siblings, if any, get along well. List of phone numbers to call for assistance. They must be taught how to handle a variety of situations: When officers are called by concerned neighbors alerting us that children are left home alone, we often go out and do a basic "welfare check". I. Someone at the door. 2. People calling the home. 3. Calling 911. 4. Strange noises. 5. Medical emergencies. The officer goes to the residence and tries to determine if the children appear well cared for (as opposed to being neglected) and whether or not they know what to do in an emergency. The officer also takes into consideration the Parents can purchase cell phones that only aIJow a child to children's age and their apparent ability to take care of call a few spec ific numbers - such as the parents, police themselves. If the ch ildren are too young to be alone, and (724-1111), a relative, and neighbor. It should be discussed efforts to locate the parents and other relatives are fruitless, it is always better to call emergency services (911) from a the children could be removed from the home, transported home phone and not your cell phone. If you call911 from a to the Police Department and placed under the care of the cell phone you wi ll get the California Highway Patrol and Children Protective Services agency. you may be temporarily placed on hold before finally being transferred to the Hercules Police Department. What areas of concern or rules should you set for children who will be home alone? These are some topics that must Your child has to have the maturity to know when to break be covered: the rules. As an example, one rule might be to not go outside. They need to know ifthere is a fire they MUST get outside. I. Friends over - which ones, if any. 2. Leave home - when, if at all. [t is best to gradually work with your children, leaving them 3. Pool usage - never without adult supervision. for short periods of time and checking up on them to see if 4. Eating and preparation offood. they are following the rules. Parents should strive to limit S. Locking doors & windows - always. the amount oftime a child stays by his or herself, and always 6. Set limits for phone, computer and TV usage. keep the lines of communication open. It is impoltant to be 7. Checking in with parent regularly. able to speak about the variety of situations that the child 8. Which appliances can be used. could confront while home alone. 9. Chores and homework. 10. How to use unstructured time. II. Power outage - what to do. Fall 2007 Herculean 15 �Recreation & Community Services Recreation Department Staff Directory 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules Community Events Calendar Recreation Manager-Chi ld Care/Senior Center/ Tiny Tot Services.... .......................... ........ Marsha Reynolds Phone: (510) 799-8239 email: marsha. reynold s@ci. hercules.ca.us 2007-08 Recreation Manager-Recreation Classes/Facilities/Sports .. ................. .. .............. ..... ................... .. .. .... ......... Greg Dwye r Phone: (510) 799-8293 email: gdwyer@cLhercules.ca .us 8th Annual T.Y.C.Haunted House Recreation Manager-Community Events/AquaticslYouthffeen Programs....... ............................................ .Pedro Jimenez Phone: (510) 799-8228 email: pjimenez@ci.hercules.ca.us Saturday, November 17th, 2007 Office AssistanVBilling ...... .... ...... ......... ............ .. Lisa Coronado Phone: (510) 799-8287 email: Icoranado@ci.hercules.ca .us Sports/Facility Coordinator. ...... . Phone: (510) 799-8295 email:bikeda@ci.hercules.ca.us ..... ............... Brandon Ikeda October 26th and 27 th, 2007 City of Hercules Clean Up Day E-waste Recycling November 17th & 18th, 2007 March 8th and 9th, 2008 Holiday Tree Lighting Friday December 7th, 2007 Farmers Market Aquatics/Concessions Coordinator. .. ........... Alexandra Johnson Phone: (510) 799-8229 email: ajohnson@cLhercules.ca.us Senior Genter. .... ........... ... ............. . Phone: (510) 799-82 19 email : janet.bewley@ci.hercules.ca.us .......... Janet Bewley TeenlYouth Coordinator..... ......................... Janine Shaheed Phone: (510) 799-8294 email: jshaheed@cLhercules.ca.us Community Events Special is!... ......................... Mindy Niualiku Phone: (510) 799-8230 email: mniualiku@ci.hercules.ca.us Every Sanrrday thru October 27, 2007 Teen Center Grand Opening Novembet 2007 Swim Teams Fundraiser "H ot Roasted Garlic Crab Feed" January 28, 2008 T.Y.C. Egg Hunt Saturday, March 15, 2008 Cultural Festival uno 7th and 8th 2008 Child Care Coordinators Ambra Bonham ............... . .................. (5 10) 245-4803 Hanna Ranch Childcare email: abonh am@cLhercu les.ca.us Robin Will iams ... .............. ... ... ................... ..... ... (510) 799-8259 Lupine Childcare email: rwi lliams@ci.hercules.ca.us Gwendolyn Windham ... ............................. (510) 799-8224 Ohlone Childcare email: gwindham@ci.hercules.ca.us 16 Fall 2007 Herculean Attention Customers Paying with Cred it Cards. On 7/24/2007, the City Council approved a new fee schedule that states "ALL CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS WILL HAVE A $2 CHARGE FOR EVERY $100 INCREMENT THEREOF." EFFECTIVE ON 8/25/2007 �City o:f :H:ercules 10th Annual COD1.D:tunity Clean-Up Day Saturday, November 17, 2007 Hercules Middle/High School Parking Lot 8:00 A.M.- II :00 A.M. HERCULES RESIDENTS ONLY! ID WILL BE REQUIRED One vehicle per household. NO TRAILERS! Anyone interested in volunteering, report to the Hercules Swim Center at 7:00AM to Check-In & pick up plastic bags & gloves. ITEMS NOT ALLOWED ITEMS ALLOWED Toxic Materials Fertilizers Large Appliances Tires Poisons Pesticides Paint, Solvents Lawn Mowers Bagged asbestos Motor Oil Gas Cylinders Filters Anti-Freeze Aerosols Hazardous Waste Water Heaters Air Conditioners Explosives Firearms Gas Cylinders Medical Waste Adhesives Radio Active Materials Car/House Batteries ()utdoortrash,yard clippings, tree limbs cut and tied to a 36" length, small appliances (i.e. Blow Dryers, Toasters, Mixers) IF DUMPSTERS ARE FILLED TO CAPACITY BEFORE 11:00 A.M., NO MORE DUMPING WILL BE ALLOWED!! Elderly and handicapped residents call to schedule a pick up or for more information please call (510) 799-8291. �Rental Facilities FACILITY RENTALS Whether you are hosting a wedding reception, birthday party, or any other special occasion, the Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department invites you to share your precious moments in any of our available facilities. WELCOME! For detailed information on rental fees, date availability, and application procedures please call (510) 799-8291. You may pick up a facility rental application at the Community/ Swim Center during normal business hours. Reservations will be received on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations will also be taken no more than one year in advance, and no less than one month prior to the event date. The following is a list of facilities we have avaifable: Foxbo.o Co........nitll Cente.. Located at 1025 Canterbury Avenue. Maximum capacity of 48 . One small assembly room, tile flooring, restroom s, large outdoor park area, tennis and basketball courts. This fa cility does not have kitchen facilities. Ohlone Co........ nltll Cente.. Located at 190 Turquoise Drive , adjacent to Ohlone Park. Maximum capacity of 75. One medium size assembly room, tile flooring , residential kitchen, outdoor patio and indoor/outdoor restrooms. He.... le. 'enio. Cente.. Located at 111 Civic Drive, adjacent to the City Hall Civic Center Plaza. Maximum capacity of 100. One large assembly room, indudes wood & carpet ftooring , kitchen, lobby area, outdoor patio area with BBQ , restrooms and parking. He.c.. le. Co........ nltll/Swl ... Cente.. Located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Maximum capacity of 300. One large assembly room, wood ftooring , stage, two multi-purpose rooms, commercial kitch en, lobby area, outdoor patio area , restrooms and parking . Co........ nitll Center GII ... na.i ..... : Available for volleyball/basketball rentals for private games of individuals or company events! For games/tournaments insurance is required. Refugio Vall"" Pa." Ga...... Good for outdoor weddings. Scenic view with easy access. Electricity available, rental does not include tables or chairs. Woodfield, Ohlone, and Hanna Ballfi"ld Rentalt. Available for private or company rentals. There is a two hour minimum on all field rentals. Rental of the fields does not include sports equipment or field preparations. LiI..a," Confe.ence Roo ......... II/La.'e. Located in our new Hercu les Library. One room is good for small business meetings the other is periect for large meeting or conferences. Includes Multi-Media equipment. 18 Fall 2007 Herculean NEW POLICY FOR INFLA TABLE STRUCTURES AT CITY PARKS A reservation is required to use any inflatable play structures (JUMPERS) in all Hercules parks. Reservation permits and park site maps may be acquired through the Hercules Parks and Recreation Department. Inflatable play structures Uumpers) and their associated generators are only allowed in the designated lawn areas, from 10:00am through 6:00pm under the following conditions: 1. A maximum of two (2) inflatable play structures Uumpers) allowed per park per day. 2. They must be rented from a company that has a minimum $1 ,000,000 commercial general liability insurance. The rental company's insurance agent must provide to the City, prior to your event, a certificate of insurance that shows 1he City of Hercules as an "additional insured n for the park and then date of the event. All rental guidelines regarding use of the jumper must be followed. 3. You must provide adult supervision of jumper use at all times. 4. Inflatable play structures Uumpers) require electricity to operate. Plea se arrange with your rental company before the date of your event, the city does not provide generators or electriCity. Where portable generators are used, please ensure that the generator and inflatable play structures Oumper) are located within the designated lawn area. 5. The rental company must install the inflatable play structure Uumper) without driving a motorized vehicle into the park. They will need to use a cart, hand-truck or similar method of transportation. 6. The inflatable play structures (jumpers) must be placed on the designated grass area and situated so that its entrance is at least eight (8) feet away from any object that might hurt an occupant who falls out. The maximum space allowed for the inflatable play structures Uumpers) is 20' x 20'. For safety reasons, inflatable play structures Uumper) should not be located on hard surfaces (such as cencrete). Be sure that you have en extension cord long enough to cover the required distance and do not plan to lay an extension cord across a sidewalk or pathway. 7. During anytime of the event City staff may check your set-up and may ask you to move your inflatable play structures Oumper) andlor your portable generator to a different location, please cooperate with them 8. Inflatable play structures (jumpers) are not allowed in parks overnight. 9. In case of emergency or injury, call 911. The Parks and Recreation Department office hours are Monday through Thursday 10:00am 6:00pm and Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm. For problems outside of normal work hours please call (510) 799-8297 or (510) 812-7580. lfthere is no answer, please leave a detailed message and the park you're located in. �Classes ~ ! ~!! « KARATE Do you worry about your child protecting themselves when they're not at home? Would you like them to learn various selfdefense techniques? In the Garcia Karate & Weapons Oojo students will learn basic fighting skills of Karate, Wado Ryu Karate, Japanese hard style, and Jujitsu. In class the student will learn self-discipline, self esteem and confidence in protecting themselves. Mention this ad for a free 1 month trial offer (new student only). Register now and receive a free.uniform. Locations: Instructor: Fees: All classes are at the Ohlone Center Joe Garcia $69 Res/$73 Non-Res Monthly fee $45 Additional family members Wednesday Beginners 5:00-6:00 pm Yellow Belt 6:00-7:00 pm Green Belts 7:00-8:00 pm Thursday All Belts Under 12yrs. old 5:00-6:00 pm Purple, Brown & Black Belts 6:00-7:00 pm ~, TAHITIAN DANCE/AEROBIC CLASS Come join this fun and exciting atmosphere for both kids and adults in learning the basics of Tahitian Dance Movements while getting a cardiovascu lar workout at the same time! Location: Fee: Times: Hercules Swim Center... Wednesday Hercules Senior Center... Friday/Saturday $35 Res/$40 Non-Res $25 per additional family member Saturday Ages 10 & under: Ages 10 & under 10:00am -11 :00am Ages 11 & up : 11:00am -12:15pm WEDNESDAY All ages Beginner class 7:30pm-8:15pm Intermediate class 8:15pm - 9:30pm 51529-C September 51529-0 October 51529-E November 51529-F December 51529-G January 51529-H February 51529-1 March Saturday Sessions* 51528-C September 51528-0 October 51528-E November December 51528-F 51528-G January 51528-H February 51528-1 March (*No Class 12/23, 12/30) PILATES & UPPER BODY TONING (AGES 16 & UP) Friday Session* Intermediate and Advanced Class We will perform up to 25 pilates exercises each session as well as several exercises to strengthen and tone the shoulders, upper arm s and upper back. For upper body exercises, students may bring small dumbbells, 3 to 5 Ibs., or exertubing with handles, in a light resistance. Students should wear comfortable clothing and must September October November 51531-F December 51531-G January 51531-H February 51531-1 March ~ . ._ bring a floor mat. Location: 51531-C 51531 -0 51531-E Wednesday Sessions*' 51527 -C September 51527-0 October 51527 -E November 51527 -F December 51527 -G January 51527-H February 51527-1 March Fee: Min: Ohlone Community Center $46 Res/$5 1 Non-Res 5 students enrolled/Max is 15 41200-A 41200-B 41200-C 41200-0 11200-A *No class on Mon Mon Mon Mon Mon 9/24, 1/15 09/10-10108 10/15-11 /05 11112-12/03 01 /07-02/04 02/1 1-03/03 or 2/19. 6:30pm-7:15pm 6:30pm-7:15pm 6:30pm-7:15pm 6:30pm-7:15pm 6:30pm-7:15pm Fall 2007 Herculean 19 �Classes , YOUTH OIL PAINTING (AGES 7-17) TAEKWONDO (AGES 5 &OLDER) Have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors, and lights, shadows, and composition perspective. There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply information will be provided when registering. Taekwondo is the worlds fastest growing martial arts sport in the world . The Korean martial art of Taekwondo is so popular because of its unique style of kicking and punching, also combined with the fluid grace of a very mobile sparring stance makes Taekwondo the modern martial art of the future that can be enjoyed at any age or level. Location: Instructor: Fee: Communityl Swim Center Maria S.C. Davi $43 Res/$46 Non-res 31521-A 31521-B 31521-C 31521-0 Tues Fri Tues Fri 10/16-12104 10/19-12/07 01/08-02126 01/11-02/29 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm ADUL T OIL PAINTING Have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors, lights, shadows, and composition perspective. There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply information will be provided when registering. Location: Instructor: Fee: CommunitylSwim Center Maria S.C. Davi $43 Res/$46 Non-res 11516-A 31516-B 21516-A Tues Tues Tues 08/07-10/02 10/16-12/04 01/08-02/26 Location: Days: All Ages Fees: Foxboro Community Center Wednesdays Time: $39 Res/$42 Non-res $24 per additional family member 6:00pm - 7:00pm 51508-C 51508-0 51508-E 51508-F 51508-G 51508-H 51508-1 September October November December January February March CARDI O KICKBOXING 1:00pm-3:30pm 1:00pm-3:30pm 1:00pm-3:30pm BELLY DANCE 101 Belly Dancing is much more then wiggling , its a dance of grace and power! Learn all the basic moves; shoulder & hip shimmies, chest pops, head & hip slides, floreo hands, body waves, horizontal and vertical eights, ommies and more! Plus learn the basics of dancing with props such as finger symbols, sword, veil & cane. Location Foxboro Community Center FEES: $50.00 RES 1 $55 .00 NON RES 31502-A. Mon 9/24-10/15 7pm - 8:30pm 31502-B Mon 10/22-11/12 7pm - 8:30pm 01/14-2111 7pm - 8:30pm 41502-A Mon .* NO CLASS ON 1/21/2008*' A fat burning high energy fun workout that will make you sweat to the rhythm of exciting tunes, while incorporating easy to follow kicking and punching combinations. Location: Fee: Time: Days: Foxboro Community Center $26 Res/$29 Non-res Drop-in : $10.00 7:00pm - 8:00pm Wednesdays 51501-C 51501-0 51501-E 51501-F 51501-G 51501-H 51501-1 51501-J September October November December January February March April Fall 2007 Herculean 21 �"G.2.C."S St;h Al1l1UAL JlALLOUlEEl1 lIAUI1"GEtl HOUSE OF HO~~O~S ~1eeb . ., F-v ' .,«, ..... ' IIOUSE OF TICKETS WILL BE SOLD , 1iIW~"-- ~~ AT THE DOOR, AT THE 1101616016 HERCULES SWIM CENTER 1l0UJ6S: HOHse~~ Res Rate House of Horrors "GOU16 F016 $5.00 per person ! family of 4 F16IDA~~ 7. ~16S OLD $16.00 AHDUHDE16 ($3.00 per each additional Family 0C"G.2S~07. S:OOPl111I0U16S: Member) iJ:OOPl11 SA"GU16DA~~ Non Res Rate House of Horrors $6.00 per person ! family of 4 SA"GU16DA~~ 0C"G.27.~07. $18.00 0C"G.27.~07. 11:00Al11($3.00 per each additional Family S:OOPl114:00Pl11 Member) iJ:OOPl11 MUST SHOW ID FOR RESIDENT RATE Children under 9 must be accompanied by an Adult. For more information call 799-8291 22 Fall 2007 Herculean �Senior Services HERCULES SENIOR CENTER ON-GOING ACTIVITIES 111 CIVIC DRI VE (510)799-8219 MONpAYS Friends, Food , Fun and Companionship is what the Hercules Older Adult Program is all about. Join us for a day of activities or just come and relax for a while. You will be warmly welcomed by our volunteer staff when you stop in to visit our center. The Hercules Older Adult program and support services are available to adults 50 and over. Our activities and programs welcome participation by adults of all ages on a space available basis. These services include classes, day trips, nutrition services, health screening services, multi-cultural enrichment, and much , much more! We strive to ensure a physically and emotionally comfortable environment for all, as well as encouraging socialization with peers. Please drop in and say hello to our staff and volunteers Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. BINGO!!!! Welcome Back Bingo!!! Come join us for a fun afternoon of Bingo at the Hercules Senior Center. Bingo is held on the 3rd Tuesdays of the month. Location: Time: Days: Hercules Senior Center ,111 Civic Drive, Hercules Doors open at 1:30pm Games start at 2:00pm 3rd Tuesday of the month Tai Chi Computer Classes Low Impact Exercise Goodie Store Lunch Tai Chi 8:00am - 9:00am 9:00am - 2:30pm 9:00am 11:00am 11 :45am 2:00pm TUESDAYS Tai-Chi Art Class Lunch Knitting Class 8:30am 10:00am 11 :45am 2:00pm WEDNESDAYS Beads and Things High Rollers Card Club Lunch Yuei Ji Dance Class Chi Gung Class 10:00am 9:00am - 4:00pm 11:45am 1:OOpm - 3:00pm 3:00pm-4:00pm THURSPAYS Tai Chi ,>,\ 8:00am High Rollers Card Club 9:00am - 4:00pm Lunch 1.1:45am I Bingo 1:OOpm ,.., . ", l '~' FRIDAYS Bingo is open to the public. Adults ages 18 and up, NO MINORS PLEASE! Tai Chi Low Impact Exercise Bingo For Goodies Lunch 8:00am 9:00am 10:30am 11 :45am *Hercules Senior Center is the host to the C.C . Cafe Monday through Friday: suggested donation is $2.00 for ages 60 and older. For ages 59 and younger suggested donation is $3.75 . Reservation must be made one day in advance before 12:30pm. Fall 2007 Herculean 23 , �Senior Services DANCE! DANCE! DANCE! Social Dancing held on the 1st and last Friday of each month starts at 1:30pm until 4:00pm. Come and be a part of the fun and movement! Must be 50+ years of age and enjoy music! Refreshments served. Sponsored by the Hercules Senior Citizen Club. All types of music or bring your favorite CD! Location: Hercules Senior Center, 111 Civic Drive Time: 1:30pm - 4:00pm A donation of $2.00 is suggested. HICAP (HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING ADVOCACY PROGRAM) Did your HMO increase your monthly premium from $10 to $20, $30 or more per month? Having problems with a denial of payment by Medicare? Do you know that starting February 1st you can use your Medicare Card at participating pharmacies and save 10 to 47% on prescription drugs? If you want answers to these questions and many more , call and make a HICAP appointment. Counseling sessions are free and confidential. A trained experienced counselor is available on the 1st Monday of each month at the Hercules Senior Center from 9:00-11:00 am, call (510) 799-8219. COMPUTER CLASS Computers are available with DSL for 50 + Older Adults for practice or to retrieve your email. Please call prior to using the computers. 24 Fall 2007 Herculean C.C. CAFE All people 60 and over get out of the house and have something nutritious to eat. Live healthier, socialize and have a little fun while you're at it. Visit Hercules C.C. Cafe at the Senior Center, 111 Civic Drive, Monday through Friday at 11 :30 am. The big lunch is served for a suggested donation of $2.00. That's the best deal in town! Call (510) 799-8219 a day in advance before 12:30 pm for reservations. Your first meal is on us! Enroll with Westcat at (510) 724-7433 for free transportation to C.C. Cafe. Give it a try. You won't regret it! For "Meals on Wheels" contact Dolores Morales at (510) 499-3600. FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE ELDERLY Free legal assistance for the elderly from Contra Costa Legal Service. The first Tuesday of each month. Appointments will be scheduled between 10:00am to 2:00pm. Please call for appointments at (510) 799-8219. BLOOD PRESSURE Get your blood pressure taken by one of our finest Rodeo IHercules Fire Fighters on the Second Wednesday of each month! Call 799-8219 for more information. POOL TABLE The Pool Table is available Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Time: 1:OOpm to 5:00pm Free �\ Rj~VJ 8ff g~lf~gjIlGi~ RG~ftJl1~ @f!illdl DJlilGtr ~~'Illg.1I Qjlitlillidl 'Ir~~ The Beforel After School Childcare program is in rl'~w"vu from September-June and serves children Kindergarten thru 5th grade. This is a recreation pro ~ram that provides your child a safe, supervised and fun place to go before and after school. The children enjoy themselves with a variety of activities, including crafts, games, sports, a fun fitness program, cll Ibs, cultural appreciation, and life skills. During the day a short time is allotted for the children to start r eir homework. The Childcare Programs are offered at Ohlone, Lupine and Hanna Ranch Childcare re.n! 'r' The following fees are effective for the 2007/08 school years. These fees are based on a r-wee, billing period and do not include holidays camps. **Mlll t i_rhiltl 10% nt. for lI,ll rhiltlr"q'S - 10% discount on total program fees for families with two or more children enrolled in the s, ime program. There is a $40 Annual Registration Fee for both programs. c~ i'; i Resident Non-Resident 6:30am-8:30am $131.00 $164.00 7:30am-8:30am $66.00 $83.00 Dismissal to 5:30pm $227.00 $284.00 Dismissal to 6:30pm $302.00 $378.00 . ".. . Care. I , Non-Resident 6:30am-8:30am $80.00 $100.00 7:30-am-8:30am $40.00 $50.00 Dismissal to 5:30pm $136.00 $170.00 Dismissal to 6:30pm $181.00 $226.00 '. ,C', . .~~ , ,'i"O" four-week billing period . , t.:,., ~ Resident $80.00 $40.00 ,?4~ nn "'?~, nn o 0uam-o:30am I I 11 :30am-5:30pm «nnm 11 :3 ~ '" ( 1-5 . , Resident These fees are based on I " 1-5 .~ l .. " . ~. Care '" ~! i ~ Of ·0 Resident $131.00 $66.00 $416.00 $491.00 o 0uam-o:30am 7:30am-8:30am "nnm 11 :3 11·«not ~ " Non-Resident $100.00 $50.00 $311.00 "'«"Q nn Non-Resident $164.00 $83.00 $520.00 $614.00 I t • " , • " , t �Youth Services THE CITY OF HERCULES TINY TOT PROGRAM Make your child's first learning experience a happy and memorable one with the City of Hercules Tiny Tot Program. Our Tiny Tot Program offers 2 phases of learning adventures to prepare your child for their upcoming years in elementary school. Little Learners: Age 3 (by December 2nd). This program provides socialization skills, self help skills, and finelgross motor skills. This is a 2 day program that is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am-11 :OOam. (Child must be completely potty trained to be in this program, no pull-ups allowed) Little Learner Program (T/TH) 9:00am - 11 :OOam *$71 Res/$89 Non-Res Pre-K Program: Age 4 (by December 2nd). This program was designed to prepare your child for Kindergarten. Your child will continue to work on their socialization skills, self-help skills, and finelgross motor skills, in addition to following directions and assistance with their writing skills. This is a 3 day program that is held on Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays from 9:00am-12:00pm. (Child must be completely potty trained to be in this program, no pull-ups allowed) Pre-K Program (MIW/F) NEW TINY TOT SPORTS PROGRAM This newly developed sports program will provide a variety of different popular sports to kids between the ages of 2-6 years old . The class is designed to introduce this age group to sports while developing hand-eye coordination , exercising and learning the fundamentals of the games. Youngsters can participate in sports such as basketball, baseball, football and soccer. All sessions involve staff instruction, games, and free play to teach all age groups and abilty levels. For more information please call the Sports Coordinator at (510) 799-8295. Location : Hercules Community Center Times: 12:30 - 1:30 Fees: $45 Residents/$50.00 Non-Residents BASKETBALL MIW: 23333-A. ................................... ................... 09/17 - 09/26 23333-B .... .. ...................... ......... .. ................. 11/05 -11/14 23333-C .................. ........... ........... ................ 01107 - 01/16 23333-0 .... ..... ... ........................... ........... ..... 02104 - 02/13 23333-E ........................................... ............03/03 - 03/12 BASEBALL TITH: 23334-A ....................................... ... ...... ......09/18 - 09/27 23334-B ........................ .... ........ .. ................ 11/06 -11/14 *$161 Res/$201 Non-Res 23334-C ......... ........... .. ........ .................... .. .... 01/08 - 01/16 23334-0 ................................ ..... .... .. ............ 02/05- 02/13 Both programs offer Circle TimeActivities, Arts and Crafts, Story Time, Recreational Fun, Cooking Projects and some Academic Skills. 23334-E .......................... .. ........ ........... ........ 03/04 - 03/12 FOOTBALL MIW: 23335-A ................................................. .....10101 - 10/10 23335-B .................................... .................... 12103 - 12/12 9:00am-12:00pm For more information on this fun learning experience for your child, please call Robin Williams at Lupine Child Care Site at (510) 799-8259. We will not accept any registrations after December 15, 2007. Reg istration Fee $40 Little Learner program starts September 4, 2007 Tiny Tot program starts September 5, 2007 We will not take any registration for either of the programs after Oecember 15, 2007. 23335-C ....... .. ................ ............ .... .. ..... ........ 01/23 - 01/30 23335-0 .... ... ..... ... ................. ..... ...... ............ 02/20- 02/27 23335-E ....... ............ ..................................... 031 17 - 03/26 SOCCER T/TH: 23336-A ............................ ........................... 10102 - 10/11 23336-B ...... .................................................. 12/04 - 12/13 23336-C ....... .. ... .............. ........ ... ................... 01/22 - 01/31 23336-0 ....... .. .. ......... .. ........... ...... ..... ........... 02/19- 02/28 *Four week billing cycle. 26 Fall 2007 Herculean 23336-E.. .. .. .. ......... ......................................03/18 - 03/27 �(510) 697-9600 gstuadams@yahoo.com Center I~;;~;;S;h~;O~pPlng Ave.. , Ste. 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Not all products and options available in ~ al l states. © 2007 Financial Freedom Senior Funding Corporation. lE.I ® 2007 Registered trade/ service marks are property of Financial i.IN;;u; Freedom Senior Funding Corporation, a $ubsidi,ny of IndyMac Bank, F.5.B. �DYNAMIC REFERRAL GROUP Dr. Neera Puri BUSINESS Helping People A€hieve Personal and Professional Success! COUPLES LGBTQ CAREER WHAT DOES IT • TAKE TO BRING ATTRACTING • • • • NEXT LEVEL? Dr. eer p • • • •. ' • • .• YOU LOVE? • • • OWN PATH? is committed to working with strong, talented women & men in recognizing their strengths and becoming leaders in their communities and workplace. �Sign Up to WIN Prizes! www.LivinglnHercules.com Visit your community web site, and sign up to receive the monthly e-Newsletter, and you'll be entered to the monthly drawing and a chance to win prizes! Simply go to your community web site www.LivinglnHercules.com and sign up online. Your community web site is packed with information: community news, event photos, calendar, classified ads, local merchants, Farmers Market, Library, & More. Sign up now! Sponsored by Jojo Soriano, Your Herculean Realtor! _ �Youth Services CITY OF HERCULES SEASONAL CITY OF HERCULES HOLIDAY CAMPS FOR CHILDREN GRADES CAMPS FOR CHILDREN GRADES K-6TH K-6TH - HOLIDAY CAMP The Holidays are just around the corner, and so is the City of Hercules Children's Holiday Camp! This wonderful experience will take place at the Hanna Ranch Child Care and all children grades K - 6th are welcome to attend. Week 1: December 26th, 27th & 28th, 2007 Week 2: January 2rd, 3rd & 4th, 2008 The camp will be open from 6:30am - 6:30pm and we will provide nutritional snacks in the morning and afternoon time. Come join us for cooking projects, arts and crafts activities, games and special entertainment shows. City of Hercules offers seasonal camps throughout the school year, which offers your child safe and exciting activities during school breaks. Please come join us for fun filled weeks of entertainment, arts and crafts, music, and games. We offer such camps as: President's Camp: Located at Ohlone Child Care, 1616 Pheasant Drive, Hercules. President's Camp is a week offun and adventure! The date of this camp is: February 18-23. For more information call Ohlone Child Care at (510) 799-8224. This is a 3 or 4 day camp only! Priority Registration: November 19th - November 30th Public 'Registration: December 3th - December 14th 3 Day Program 8:30am-5:30pm 6:30am-6:30pm $81 Res/$101 Non-Res $88 Res/$11 0 Non-Res 4 Day Program 8:30am-5:30pm $108 Res/$135 Non-Res Late Registration:December 17th - December 21st 6:30am-6:30pm $118 Res/$148 Non-Res For more information call Hanna Child Care at (510) 245-4803 or the Hercules Community/Swim Center at (510) 799-8291. Priority Registration: January 14 - 25,2008 Public Registration: January 28 - February 8, 2008 Late Registration: February 11 -15,2007 3 Day Program 8:30am-5:30pm 6:30am-6:30pm Spring Camp: Located at Lupine Child Care, 1905 Lupine Road , Hercules. Spring Camp is a fun week of memorable experiences. Camp Host: Robin Williams. The date of this camp is from March 24-28,2008. This is a 3 or 5 day camp only! $81 Res/$1 0 1 Non-Res $88 Res/$11 0 Non-Res THE CAMP WILL BE CLOSED DECEMBER 24th. 25TH. 31ST AND JANUARY 1ST Priority Registration: February 19th-29th, 2008 Public Registration : March 3rd - 14th, 2008 Late Registration: March 17th-21st, 2008 Registrations for these camps are made at the Community/ Swim Center located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. 3 Day Program 8:30am-5:30pm 6:30am-6:30pm $81 Res/$101 Non-Res $88 Res/$11 0 Non-Res 5 Day Program 8:30am-5:30pm 6:30am-6:30pm $135 Res/$169 Non-Res $148 Res/$175 Non-Res Fall 2007 Herculean L 27 �"-.r" r-::-'J~ _ o ~.r-Ir --..r-_ ~ -I tdl""" ,Ir ' .. ... ~ ";-' ' .':' ~.r~ ~ <~ -•..~'ei ~ $. ~ ___ 6TH-8TH GRADE BEf01<E AND AP I ER SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM T·H.E. S·P.O.T. The Before/Mter School Program T.H.E. S.P.O.T., is just the place to be to get help with h omework assignments and socialize with your peers in an exhilarating, fun, safe environment. Our Staff are there to provide assistance in all areas. In addition to our homework club, we will provide Teens with books for each grade level, in each subject. Staff provides arts & crafts, sports and a variety of activities and events catered exclusively for 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Members of this exclusive group will participate and be challenged with various activities: • • • • Homework Assistance, Small Group On-Site Homework Sports Activities (Basketball, Volleyball, Co-ed Games etc .. ) Weekly Arts & Crafts, Video Games, Board Games Computer Resource Accessibility- Teen Resource Center Location: Before School Hercules Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road Mter School Hercules Middle School Multi-Purpose Room on Campus IJates: 08/28/07-06/13/2008 Registration Fee: $40.00 - Yearly Fee in addition to the regular monthly bills. NOW AVAILABLE NEW MATH TUTORING IJURING T.H.E. S.P.O.T. PROGRAM. Students interested in improving their math skills, will want to enroll in this class that m eets on MondaysfThursdays from 3:00pm-4:30pm. The classes are 4 - Week Sessions. 3 Dav Program 5 Day Program 6:30am-8:30am $80.00 Res. $100.00 Non-Res. 7 :30am-8:30am $40.00 Res. $50.00 Non-Res. Dismissal to 5:30pm $136.00 Res. $170.00 Non-Res. D ismissal to 6:30pm $181.00 Res. $226.00 Non- Res. Instructor: Karen Wang $126.004-Wk Sessions 6:30am-8:30am $131.00 Residents $164.00 Non-Res. 7:30am-8:30am $66.00 Residents $83.00 Non-Res. Dismissal to 5 :30pm $227.00 Residents $284.00 Non-Res. Dismissal to 6:30pm $302.00 Residents $378.00 Non-Res. �TeenlYouth Programs TYC ALL ACCESS PASS MEMBERSHIP FOR 9TH 12TH GRADERS The teen "All Access Pass" membership gives teens in grades 9th - 12th something to do afterschool. Hanging out with peers in a "Safe" environment participating in activities that may include: Teen Resource Center (Computers, games, homework time , pool table, TV), Open Gym Basketball, Fitness Center, Snack bar and Aquatic Programs. Come get your pass now before the school year starts! For more information please call Janine Shaheed at (510) 799-8294 or 799-8291. Monthly Membership: TYC. Members Non-Resident Time: Location: 21605-A 21605-B 21605-C 21605-0 $40.00 per month $30.00 per month $45.00 per month 3:30pm-5:30pm - MfTufTh 2:30pm-5:00pm - Wed/Fri & Minimum Days 09/01-09/30 10/01-10/31 11 /01 -11 /30 12/01-12/31 Hercules Community Center 21605-E 01/0 1-01/31 21605-F 02/01-02/28 21605-G 03/01-03/31 21605-H 04/01-04/30 SAT Math Review This class will cover Arithmatic Concept, Algebra, Algebra II , Plane Geometry, Coordinate and Solid Geometry, Probability and Number Sequence. Location: Hercules Swim Center Dates and Times: Classes are held on Thursdays Session 1... 9/20-10/25 ..................... 6:30-8:30 31617G Session 2 .. 01/17/08-02/21/08 ......... 6:30-8:30 41610C Session 3 ... 03/13-04/24 ................... 6:30-8:30 116080 T.Y.C. PRESENTS DRIVERS EDUCATION, BY SAFESTW AY DRIVING SCHOOL, INC. This Driver's Education class is provided by Safestway Driving School. Attendance is mandatory for all classes within a session to obtain a permit. Students are required to be 15 years of age to take the class (must be 15 1/2 years of age in order to apply for a learner's permit at the DMV). Pre-registration is required. Walk-ins will not be accepted. Classes are on Saturdays. Registration deadline is Janurary 18, 2008. Location: Time : Minimum: Fees: Dates: Community Center/Resource Room 8:30am-3:40pm Break: 30 minute lunch 20/Maximum 40 $95 Res/$100 Non-Res Saturday, February 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2008 No refunds will be given after the first day of class. For more information please contact Janine Shaheed at 799-8294 SAT Math Practice Test This test will include Arithmetic, Concept, Algebra, Algebra II , Plane Geometry, Coordinate and Solid Geometry, Probability and Number Sequences. Grades 9th - 12th Only Location: Hercules Swim Center Date and Times: Saturday....... 9/15/07 ..... 10:00 -12:00 ... 31617 J Saturday....... 1/12/08 .... 10:00-12:00 .. ..4 16100 Saturday........ 3/08/08 .... 10:00-12:00 .... 11608E SAT Practice test fee: ....... .. ............................... $10.00 SAT math Review Class Fees: .................. ....... $206.00 Students must bring pencils , erasers, spiral notebook. Classes are held at the Swim Center. Instructor: Karen Wang For more information , please call 799-8291 or Janine Shaheed at 799-8294. Students must bring pencils, erasers, spiral notebook. Classes are held at the Swim Center Instructor: Karen Wang For more information, please call 799-8291 or Janine Shaheed at 799-8294. Fall 2007 Herculean 29 �TeenNouth Programs NEED HELP WITH PRE-ALGEBRA, ALGEBRA IIII AND TRIGONOMETRY? T.Y.C. 2ND SPRING EGG HUNT These classes are designed to meet the needs of schoolage students who are in need of advanced math homework assistance. Karen Wang, will provide the tutoring. Each class is a 2 hour session 1 day per week for four weeks. Students are required to take notes during class, responsible for homework assigned, and given a test after each chapter. Student must bring: pencils, erasers, paper and a spiral notebook. The City of Hercules and TeenlYouth Council will sponsor the 2nd Spring Egg Hunt. This event will provide a safe and fun environment for the children of our community. The T.Y.C. teens will have many activities, such as Arts and Crafts, bunny hop, egg hunt surrounding the Hercules Senior Center, face painting and much, much more! Location: Hercules Community Center/Resource Room 2001 Refugio Valley Road Fees: $126.00 (4 week sessions - 4 min/15 max) FOR GRADES K-5TH Participants are asked to bring their own basket or bag to collect their eggs. The Holiday Bunny may even be on site for a photo opportunity! For more information, please call (510) 799-8291. Location: Geometry/Algebra II/Trigonometry 6th thru 12th Grade This class will cover algebraic expressions, integers, decimals, fractions, operation with fractions, solving equations, inequalities, ratio, percents, linear functions, graphing, polynomials operations, rational/ irrational numbers and quadratic equations. Dates and Times: 31617-A Man 09/10-10/01 6:30pm-8:30pm 10/08-10/29 6:30pm-8:30pm 31617-B Mon 11/05-11/26 6:30pm-8:30pm 31617-C Mon 01/14-02/11 6:30pm-8:30pm 41610-A Mon 02/25-03/17 6:30pm-8:30pm 41610-B Man 04/07-04/28 6:30pm-8:30pm 11608-A Mon MULTIPLYING/DIVISIONI ADDINGI SUBTRACTING 3rd thru 8th GRADE MATH Date: Time: Fee: Egg Egg Egg Egg Egg Egg Hercules Senior Center 111 Civic Drive, Hercules SaturdaY,March 15, 2008 9:30am-12:30pm Res. $5.00 per child / Non-res $7.00 per child Hunt times are as follows: Hunt 1.. ......................................... 9:30am - 10:00am Hunt 2 ......................................... 10:00am - 10:30am Hunt 3 ......................................... 10:30am - 11 :OOam Hunt4 ......................................... 11:00am -11:30am Hunt 5 ......................................... 11:30am - 12:00am Hunt 6 ......................................... 12:00am - 12:30am The 6th -12th grade T.Y.C. members are looking forward to seeing you there! Come on out and support this wonderful event. Bring your children to enjoy the fun. For more information, please call 799-8294 T.Y.C. PRESENTS AFTER SCHOOL This class covers place value (numbers through millions), multiplying three numbers, division with remainders factors, common multiples, adding and subtracting time, equivalent fractions, fractions in lowest terms, algebraic expressions integers, decimals, fractions, polynomial operations. 3rd - 6th Grade Math 09/11-10/02 3:00pm-5:00pm 31617-D Tues 10/09-1 0/30 3:00pm-5:00pm 31617-E Tues 11/06-11/27 3:00pm-5:00pm 31617-F Tues 01/08-01/29 3:00pm-5:00pm 41608-A Tues 02/05-03/04 3:00pm-5:00pm 41608-B Tues 03/11-04/08 3:00pm-5:00pm 11610-A Tues 30 Fall 2007 Herculean A PRE-VALENTINE ICE CREAM SOCIAL Need something to do after school. Come hang out with your peers in a "safe" envirornment, enjoy some ice cream and participate in activities that include: Basketball, Fitness Center, Pool Table, Volleyball and much more! Tickets avalible at the Teen Center! Date: February 13, 2008 Time: 2:30pm - 4:30pm PRICE: $4.00 for non TYC Members $1.50 for TYC Members For more information please call 799-8291. TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE NEW TEEN CENTER �TeenNouth Programs TEEN PRESIDENT AND SPRING BREAK HANG OUT CAMPS 6th thru 10th GRADES The camp activites include arts & crafts, indoorl outdoor games, sports local trips and special projects. All activities and projects will be conducted with supervision by staff. Cost includes all supervision , supplies, transportation and local trips. A minimum of 14 teens must be enrolled to run the camp. If minimum enrollment is not met, the camp will be cancelled. The 6th graders will be provided the opportunity to enroll in our other camp. Space is limited and registration is taken on first come first serve basis . TEEN PRESIDENTS CAMP DATE: 2118 -2122 Tuesday thru Friday DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FEBRUARY 8, 2008 FEES: 4 Day/fee includes trips 6:30 - 6:30 ................ RES $161.00 ... .... N/R $171 .00 8:30 - 5:30 ................ RES $151 .00 ....... N/R $161.00 3 Day/fee includes trips 6:30 - 6:30 ................ RES $141.00 ....... N/R $164.00 8:30 - 5:30 .............. .. RES $134.00 ....... N/R $154.00 The registration form can be picked up at the Swim Center. For more information call 510-799-8291 WEDNESDAY. ..................................... ....MOVIES THURSDAY. .............. .......... ................. BOWLING FRIDAY. ........................... ROUND TABLE PIZZA REG. CODE FOR PRES/DENTS CAMP 10220B For more information please call 799-8291. You can pick up the registration form at the Swim Center T.Y.C. 7th ANNUAL PRE-MOTHERS DAY FASHION/TALENT SHOW LUNCHEON FUNDRAISER SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2008 6:00 - 9:00pm HERCULES SWIM CENTER 2001 REFUGIO VALLEY ROAD Please support the mothers and teens in our community. For more information please call (510) 799-8291 . CITY OF HERCULES TEEN YOUTH COUNCIL INVITES YOU TO THE 7TH ANNUAL SENIOR CITIZEN APPRECIATION LUNCHEON SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2008 HERCULES SENIOR CENTER 111 CIVIC DRIVE 2:00 - 4:00pm Please R.S.V. P by May 2, 2008 Janet Bewley.. 799-8219/Janine Shaheed .. 799-8294 TEEN SPRING BREAK Hang-Out CAMP DATE: 3/24 ·3/28 Monday thru Friday DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS MARCH 14, 2008 FEES: 5 Day/ ree includes trips 6:30-6:30 ................ RES $201 .00 ......... N/ R $213 .00 8:30 - 5:30 ..............RES $ 188.00 .........NIR $201 .00 3 Day!fee includes trips 6:30 - 6:30 ................ RES $161 .00 ...... .N!R $17 1.00 8:30 - 5:30 .............. .. RES $151.00 ....... N!R $161.00 WEDNESDAY............ ............ ...................... ..... MOVIES THURSDAY.. ......... ............ ......... ...... .............. BOWLING FRIDAY.. ............ ......... ..... SCANDIA FAMILY CENTER REG. CODE FOR SPRING CAMP 10220C For more information please call 799-8291. You can pick up the registration form at the Swim Center Fall 2007 Herculean 31 �TeenNouth Programs THE CITY OF HERCULES T.Y.C. SPRING FLING BOWLING FUNDRAISER! The City of Hercules T.Y.C. , Inc. invites 6th· 12th graders to come support the new Hercules Teen Center! This is a fundraiser for the new Teen Center. Please join us for a fun filled day of bowling at the Pinole Bowling Lanes. Location : Date : Time: Fee: AMF Pinole Valley Lanes 1580 Pinole Valley Lanes, Pinole , CA Saturday, April 12, 2008 5:00pm·9:00pm In advance is $15.00 (2hrs. + shoe rental) At the door is $20.00 (2hrs. + shoe rental) For more information , please call 799·8291 or 7998294. T.Y.C.'S SPRING BREAK SANTA CRUZ TRIP OPEN TO ALL TEENS 6 TH THRU 12TH GRADE Why sit at home during Spring Break! Join the Hercules TeenIYouth Council as they start spring break at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Don't miss the fun in the sun! Register now and enjoy your spring break on the boardwalk! When: MARCH 26, 2008 Registration Deadline: March 19, 2008 Fees: $60 ReslTYC Members $50 Code: 52002-B Lunch is not provided. We will depart from the Hercules Swim Center at 8am and will return at 6pm. For more information please call (510) 799-8291. Are You a 6th thru 12th grader interested in the following classes or programs? VIDEO PRODUCTION, STUDIO RECORDING, MUSIC PRODUCTION , FINANCIAL AID FOR COLLEGE , BABYSITTING TRAINING, KNITTING, ARTS & CRAFTS OR SNOW TRIP. If you are interested , please contact Janine Shahhed at 799-8294. , I II I I 32 Fall 2007 Herculean CITY OF HERCULES TEEN YOUTH COUNCIL (TYC) 6TH THRU 12TH GRADERS 2007-2008 T. Y.C. is busy helping with community activities and events. Our active teens and youth are demonstrating leadership skills through their participation in such events as attending and participating in the City Council meetings, interacting with the Hercules Senior Center and planning ofTeenlYouth activities. This successful program recruits active members from the Hercules Middle High School and Hercules Community. If you enjoy working in our community and are great with making decisions for your peers, this is the program for you! We are presently recruiting members. All members must be in the 6th - 121h grades, a resident of Hercules or attending the Hercules Middle High School. Applications for the upcoming 2007 -2008 school year can be obtained from the Community Swim Center. Please contact Janine Shaheed , Teen Youth Coordinator at (510) 799-8294. It is also a great way to receive community service hours, which look good on your college applications! FEES : Yearly Membership .... ...................... $25.00 TYC T-shirt ...... .................... .. .......... $20.00 Meetings are the first and third Wednesday of each month . Time: 2:30 - 4:00 �Sports & Fitness CO-ED ELEMENTARY BASKETBALL FOR AGES 10-12 PEE WEE BASKETBALL LEAGUE 7 -9 YEAR OLDS The Co-Ed Elementary Basketball Program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball, with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills, as well as improving hand-eye coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fees include the following: a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods round of league games and playoffs, referees, and awards at the conclusion of the playoffs. The Pee Wee Basketball program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball , with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills, as well as improving hand-eye coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fees include the following: a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, one round of league games and a playoff at the end of the season, referees, and awards at the conclusion of the playoffs. The league is open to boys and girls between the ages of 10-12, with beginner to advanced skill levels. There will be an information meeting to discuss the rules and regulations on Friday, January 4, 2008 at 6:00pm at the Community Swim Center. For more information, please call the Sports Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at (510) 799-8295. The league is open to boys and girls between the ages of 7-9, with beginner to advanced skill levels. The league must have a minimum of 40 participants enrolled to run the league, and a maximum of 80 participants will be admitted. There will be a ParentlCoach informational meeting to discuss the rules and regulations on Friday, September 7, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. at the Community/Swim Center. Please plan on attending this meeting. There will be four practice sessions offered. Practices will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 4:00-5:00pm, or 5:00-6:00pm. Games will be played on Friday afternoons or Saturday mornings, with each team usually playing one game per week. All playoff games will be played during weekdays. Playoffs will begin on the Monday following the last game of the season. Game times and days may change, depending on how many participants are registered and how many teams are created. For more information call the Sports Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at 799-8295. There will be four practice sessions offered. The coach will determine what day practices will be held. Practices will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 4:00-5:15pm, or 5:00-6:15pm. Games will be played on Friday afternoons or Saturday mornings, with each team usually playing one game per week. All Playoff games will be played during weekdays. Playoffs will begin on the Monday following the last game of the season. Game times and days may change, depending on how many participants are registered and how many teams are created. For more information, call the Sports Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at 799-8295. Location: Fees: Days: Community/Swim Center $95 Residentl$105 Non-Resident Monday/Wednesday or Tuesdayrrhursday 41706-A 41706-B 01/07-03/15 01/07-03/15 4:00pm-5:00pm 5:00pm-6:00pm Location: Fees: Days: Community/Swim Center Gymnasium $95 Residents/$105 Non-Residents Monday/Wednesday or Tuesdayrrhursday 31708-A 31708-B 09/10-11/16 09/10-11/16 4:00pm-5:00pm 5:00pm-6:00pm Fall 2007 Herculean 33 �Sports & Fitness WINTER BREAK BASKETBALL CAMP (CO-ED AGES 9-12) GIRLS ELEMENTARY BASKETBALL FOR AGES 10-13 This basketball camp for boys and girls ages 9 - 12 years old will provid e a comprehensive fundamental oriented basketball experience! Targeting youths in the Hercules community and immediate areas. Instruction will include drill stations, classroom discussion and later incorporate scrimmages and game situational play. The camp will last five days and be limited to the first 40 participants who sign-up . Participants will be provided with a T-Shirt and a BBQ on the last day of the camp. For more information, please call the Sports Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at (5 10) 799-8295 . The Girls Elementary Basketball Program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball, with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills, as well as improving hand-eye coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fees include the following: a team shirt, coach ing staff, practice periods, a round of league games and playoffs, referees, and awards at the conclusion of the playoffs. Location: Fee: Community Center Gymnasium $75 Res/$80 Non-Res 21715-F. .... Mon-Fri. ......... 02/18-02/22 ... 9:00am-12:00pm SPRING BREAK BASKETBALL CAMP (CO-ED AGES 9-12) This basketball camp for boys and girls ages 9 - 12 years old will provide a comprehensive fundamental oriented basketball experience! Targeting youths in the Hercules community and immediate areas. Instru ction will include drill stations, classroom discussion and later incorporate scrimm ages and game situational play. The camp will last five days and be limited to the first 40 participants who sign-up. Participants will be provided with a T-Shirt and a BBQ on the last day of the camp. For more informa. tion , please call the Sports Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at (510) 799-8295. Location: Fee: Community Center Gymnasium $75 Res/$80 Non-Res 21715-G ........ Mon-Fri 03/24-03/13.... 9:00am-12:00pm 34 Fa ll 2007 Herculean The league is open to girls between the ages of 10-1 3, with beginner to advanced skill levels. Participants must provide a copy of their birth certificate at the time of registration . There will be an information meeting to discuss the rules and regulations March 28, 2008 at 6:00pm at the Community Swim Center. There will be four practice sessions offered. Practices will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 4:00-5:00pm, or 5:00-6:00pm. Games will be played on Friday afternoons or Saturday mornings, with each team usually playing one game per week. All playoff games will be played during weekdays. Playoffs will begin on the Monday following the last game of the season . Game times and days may change, depending on how many participants are reg istered and how many teams are created. For more information ca ll the Sports Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at 799-8295. Location: Fees: Days: Community/Swim Center $95 Residentl$105 Non-Resident MondaylWednesday or Tuesday/Thursday 1171 3-A 1171 3-B 03/31-06102. ..... ....... .4:00pm-5:00pm 03/3 1-06/02 ........................ 5:00pm-6:00pm �Sports & Fitness PEE- WEE TENNIS Pee-Wee Tennis is a comprehensive program designed to introduce children ages 4-6 to the game of tennis in a fun and rewarding way. By tailoring the equipment and size of the playing courts to the size, needs and athletic abil ity of children, the Pee-Wee Tennis program allows them to learn the sport quickly and to have fun . Students must provide their own 21 inch racket. A minimum of 3 participants must be enrolled in order for the lesson to run. For more information, please call Brandon Ikeda , Sports Coordinator, at (510) 799-8295. 11705-1 .........Tues ....... ....09/04-09/25 ......3:30pm-4:00pm 11705-J ........ Tues .... ..... .10/02-1 0/23 ....... 3:30pm-4:00pm 11705-A. ....... Tues ..... ..... 01/08-01 /29 .......3:30pm-4:00pm 11705-B ........ Tues ........ ..02/05-02/26 ..... ..3:30pm-4:00pm 11705-C.... .... Tues ....... ...03/04-03/25 ....... 3:30pm-4:00pm 11705-0 ... ..... Tues ... ... .... 04/08-04/29 ....... 3:30pm-4:00pm 11705-E.. ...... Tues .......... 05/06-05/27 .. ..... 3:30pm-4:00pm Location:· Fees: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $46 Res/$51 Non-Res (fee covers four less'ons) INDIVIDUAL TENNIS LESSONS All individual lessons must be arranged with the instructor c and fees paid at the Hercules Community/Swim Center. The beginning level stresses instruction in the basic strokes: forehand , backhand, volley, overhand and serve. At the intermediate level , stroke improvement is stil l stressed and an added emphasis is placed on instruction and drills related to ball direction, court coverage, and keeping the ball in play. A minimum of four (4) classes is required in order to enroll in individual tennis lessons Location : Fees: 11710-A Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $31 per 30 minute lesson/$36 Non-Res $50 per 60 minute lesson/ $60 Non-Res Sat/Sun OateslTimes TBA "Call to schedule date and time'< TENNIS CLASSES Lessons at several levels will be offered by long time local teaching pro Amado Lozano. Students will play points and matches against one another, discuss conditioning and the potential for entering tournaments. A minimum of 3 participants must be enrolled for the lesson to run. For more information, please call Brandon Ikeda, Sports Coordinator, at (510) 799-8295. Location : Fees: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $65 Res/$70 Non-Res (fee covers four lessons) Beginner (Ages 7-14) 11701-1 Mon 11701-J Mon 11701-A Mon 11701-B Mon 11701-C Mon 11701-0 Mon 11701-E Mon 09/03-09/24 10/0 1-1 0/22 01/07-01 /28 02104-02/25 03/03-03/24 04/07-04/28 05/05-05/26 3:30pm-4:30pm 3:30pm-4 :30pm 3:30pm-4 :30pm 3:30pm-4 :30pm 3:30pm-4: 30pm 3:30pm-4:30pm 3:30pm-4:30pm (Ages 14 and up) 11702-1 Mon 11702-J Mon 11702-A Mon 11702-B Mon 11702-C Mon 11702-0 Mon 11702-E Mon 09/03-10/24 10/01-1 0/22 01 /07-01 /28 02/04-02/25 03103-03/24 04/07-04/28 05/05-05/26 4:30pm-5 :30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm Intermediate (All ages) 11703-1 Tues 09/03-09/24 11703-J Tues 10/01-10/22 11703-A Tues 01/07-01/28 11703-B Tues 02/04-02/25 11703-C Tues 03/03-03/24 T ues 04/07 -04/28 11703-0 11703-E Tues 05/05-05/26 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5 :00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm Fall 2007 Herculean 35 �Sports & Fitness BEGINNER BADMINTON (AGES 8-17) Students that sign up for this new class will learn the basics of Badminton, including game and tournament rules. Students will also learn and practice the following; form, shots, movement, game strategy, and sportsmanship, all while gaining physical conditioning . Students must provide their own badminton racket (intermediate or advanced is recommended). It is also recommended that students wear comfortable sports clothing and indoor tennis shoes. Location : Time: Instructor: Days: Community/Swim Center Sundays: 7:30pm-9:30pm Norman Chan Sundays (Ages 8-17)$24 Res/$32 Non-Res Sundays 51533-C 51533-0 51533-E 51533-F 51533-G 51533-H 51533-1 51533-J 51533-K September October November December January February March April May OPEN GYM PASSES The City of Hercules Community/Swim Center Complex has open gym passes available for residents and nonresidents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry, while the non-resident passes are for convenience only and are set at the regular drop-in rate. Open Gym Passes are valid throughout the year. For more information, please call Brandon Ikeda, Sports Coordinator, at (510) 799-8295 . Dynamite Pass 10 visits Adult $30 Res/$36 Non-Res Youth $20 Res/$25 Non-Res Avid Athlete 25 visits Adult $65 Res/$87 Non-Res Youth $45 Res/$59 Non-Res MEN'S OPEN ADULT SOFTBALL MONDAY NIGHT LEAGUE The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming it's annual Summer Softball League. The Men's Open Softball League is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting the registration fee. Maximum roster size is 16, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules and regulations will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified . League fees include staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1" place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum of four (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of eight (8) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on May 02, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Community/Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information call the Sports League Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at 799-8295. Fees and team rosters are due no later than Friday, April 18, 2008. Locations: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Road and Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Rd. Times 6:15 p.m.l6:30 p.m. & 7:20 p.m. 21708-A Mon 05/12-07/28 Fee: $550 per team - There ia an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player. o ( ,f 36 Fall 2007 Herculean �Sports & Fitness CO-ED OPEN SOFTBALL TUESDAY NIGHT LEAGUE The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming its Annual Summer Softball League. The CO-ED Open Softball League is designed for men & women ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster whe.n submitting the registration fee. Maximum roster size IS 16, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules and regulaltons will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. L~ague fees include staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs) , umpires, shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1" place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum of four (4) teams to run the league with -a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on May 0.2 , 20.08 at 6:0.0. p.m. The meeting will be held at the Community/Swim Center, located at 20.0.1 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information call the Sports league Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at 799-8295. Fees and team rosters are due no later than Friday, April 18, 20.0.8. Locations: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Hanna Park, 2480. Refugio Valley Rd Times: 6:15pm / 6:30. pm / 7:2o.pm 217o.8-C Tues MEN'S OPEN SOFTBALL WEDNESDAY NIGHT LEAGUE The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming it's annual Summer Softball League. The Men's Open Softball League is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting the registration fee. Maximum roster size is 16, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules and regulations will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. League fees include staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1" place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum of four (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. ~ules ~nd schedules will be discussed at the managers meetmg on May 0.2, 20.0.8 at 6:0.0. p.m. The meeting will be held at the Community/Swim Center, located at 20.0.1 RefugiO Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information call the Sports league Coordinator at 799-8295. Fees and team rosters are due no later than Friday, April 18, 20.0.8. Locations: Times: 0.5/13-0.7/29 Fee: $550. per team - There is an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player on each team. 2170.8-8 Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Hanna Park, 2480. Refugio Valley Rd 6:15pm / 6:3o.pm /7:2o.pm Wed . 0.5/14-0.7/30. Fee: $550. per team - There is an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player on each team . Attention Customers Paying with Credit Cards. On 7/24/20.0.7 , the City Council approved a new fee schedule that states "ALL CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS WILL HAVE A $2 CHARGE FOR EVERY $10.0. INCREMENT THEREOF." EFFECTIVE ON 8/25/20.0.7 Fal12007 Herculean 37 �Sports & Fitness CO-ED OPEN SOFTBALL THURSDAY NIGHT LEAGUE The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming it's annual Summer Softball League. The CO-ED Open Softball League is designed for men & women ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting the registration fee. Maximum roster size is 16, with a minimum of 12 players . The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and US'SSA rules and regulations will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. League fees include staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1" place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum of four (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules ';lIiII be discussed at the managers' meeting on May.2, 2008 at 6:00 p.m: The meeting will be held atthe Community/Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information, call the Sports League Coordinator at 799-8295. Fees and team rosters are due no later than Friday, April 18, 2008. Locations: Times: 21708-0 Fee: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Rd. 715 pm / 6:30pm / 7:20 pm 05/15-07/31 Thurs. $550 resident team - There is an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player on each team . TENNIS FACILITIES AVAILABLE! Tennis Court Rules and Regulations signs are posted at all City tennis facilities. These tennis facilities are available to the public by rental permit or on a first-come, first-serve basis. 38 Fall 2007 Herculean Hours and Fees Refugio Valley Tennis Complex: Refugio Valley Road & Pheasant Drive Weekday $6 Res/$7 Non-Res per hour/per court Weekend $9 Res/$10 Non-Res per hour/per court Except Mondays & Tuesdays from 3 to 7 pm and Saturdays 3 to 5 pm for City Lessons Foxboro Tennis Courts: 1025 Canterbury Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Woodfield Tennis Courts: 1919 Lupine Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Tennis Court Reservations Tennis court reservations are available to Hercu les residents only; there is a one-hour minimum on all tennis court facilities. Reservations are accepted at the Community/ Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. For more information , please call (510) 799-8295. Tournament Play: Recognized Community Organization $9/hour/court Private Organizations $16 Res/$18 Non-Res per hour/ court Commercial Use $15 per hour/court Court Rules And Regulations: 1. Tennis shoes must be worn 2. Courts are available on a first come, first serve basis or by reservation 3. Drop-in play is limited to one hour and fifteen minutes 4. Waiting players must be present to hold position for play 5. Court reservations pre-empt non-reserved cou rt play 6. City sponsored programs have priority 7. No food on tennis courts 8. No bike riding, roller skating or skateboarding on tennis courts 9. City sponsored lessons ON LY, no public instruction. 10. Tennis Tournaments by permit ONLY! 11. Tennis Court Rules And Regu lations Wi ll Be Enforced 12. No alcoholic beverages al lowed at any park or courts. Call 799-8291 for further information. �Sports & Fitness J AZZERCISE CLASS Jazzercise is a total body-conditioning program designed for everyone at every fitness level. Each 60 minute class of easy to follow fun choreography includes a gentle warm-up, 30-35 minute aerobic workout, muscle toning and strengthening segment with weights, and a stretch finale. The great cardiovascular workout with resistance training and stretching will increase your muscle tone, flexibility, balance, strength and endurance. The routines are choreographed to today's hottest music including Top 40, jazz, country, funk and classics. Instructor: Location: Days: Fees*: Sandra Colonna (510) 223-7466 Community/Swim Center Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 6:30pm Sat & Sun 9am $10 Walk-in (good for one class visit) $7216-Week Pass $40/month EFT or Easy Fitness Ticket Classes designed for ALL fitness levels -Joining fees may apply YOUTH ;& ADULT TABLE TENNIS This program is designed to provide competitive table tennis action for all youth/adults who want to improve their knowledge and skill of the game. The tennis tables used are approved by the U.S. Table Tennis Association and the International Table Tennis Federation. Join the crowd for this exciting program for an annual membership fee and drop-in pass. For more information, please call Brandon Ikeda, Sports Coordinator, at (510) 799-8295. Play is supervised by registered volunteers of the Hercules Table Tennis Program. Location: Days: Ohlone Community Center, 190 Turquoise Fri 7:00pm-10:00pm Sat 10:00am- 4:00pm Adult Res $20/Non-Res $25 Fees: Youth Res $10/Non-Res $15 Annual Pre-Registration Membership Fee: Adults $20 Youth $10 5155g-A 51559-D 51559-E 51559-F 51559-G 51559-H 51559-1 Pre-Reg September October November December January February 51559-J March 51559-K April 51559-L May HERCULES FITNESS CENTER The City of Hercules Community/Swim Center welcomes you to our Fitness Center! Our center is conveniently located at the Hercules Community/Swim Center, and is available for both residents and non-residents. Our fitness center has a variety of equipment such as: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Treadmills 2 Cross Trainers 2 Bikes 1 Stairmaster Smith Machine Incline/Decline Benches Dumbell Set (5 - 751bs.) Lat PulldowniRow Combo Leg Ext/Curl Combo Bicep/Tricep Combo Multi-Press Machine PASSES You have the option of paying a daily drop-in rate or purchasing a 10 or 25 visit pass. These passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry, while the non-resident passes are for convenience only and are set at the regular drop-in rate. Fitness Center Passes are valid throughout the year. For more information, please call (510) 799-8291. Dynamite Pass 10 visits Adult $30 Res/$36 Non-Res Youth $20 Res/$25 Non-Res Drop-in Rates: Adult $3.50 Res/$4 Non-Res Youth $2.50 Res/$3 Non-Res Avid Athlete 25 visits Adult $65 Res/$87 Non-Res Youth $45 Res/$59 Non-Res Location: Hours: Hercules Community/Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules Monday - Thursday 10:00am - 10:00pm Friday - 10:00am - 5:00pm Saturday - 10:00am - 2:00pm Sunday - CLOSED Fall 2007 Herculean 39 �Sports & Fitness ADULT OPEN GYM BASKETBALL/VOLLEYBALL Open gym periods are ongoing. Players, beginners to advanced, are encouraged to drop in. Come on down for an energetic game of Basketball or Volleyball!! Location: Fee: Gymnasium, 2001 Refugio Valley Road $3.50 Res/$4 Non-Res per adult $2.50 Res/$3 Non-Res per youth Adylt Open Gym Basketball Mon Adult B'ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16 yrs & up Adylt Open Gym Volleyball Tues Adult V'Ball 16 yrs & up 7:45-10:00 pm Youth Open Gym Basketball 'Mon-Rri Youth B'ball 9-16 yrs 2:30pm·-4:00pm (SCHOOL SESSION TIME ONLY) 'Mon-Fri .• Youth B'ball 11 :00am-4 :00 pm 9-16 yrs (SUMMER TIME ONLY) BASEBALL/SOCCER/SOFTBALL FIELD RESERVATIONS Hanna Ranch Park Baseball Or Soccer Field Corner of Refugio Valley Road and Sycamore Avenue $8 per hour Resident $16 per hour Non-Resident Woodfield Park Baseball Or Soccer Field 1991 Lupine Road $8 per hour Resident $16 Non-Resident Ohlone Park Baseball Or Soccer Field 190 Turquoise Drive $8 per hour Resident $16 Non-Resident Please call (510) 799-8291 for reservation information. 40 Fall 2007 Herculean GYMNASIUM FOR RENT Now you can rent the Community/Swim Center Gymnasium for Basketball or Volleyball practices, games and/or business recreational games! The gym is available on a limited basis. Reservations will only be accepted with a completed application and payment for the hours rented . Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. All contact regarding the reservations, fees, rental time and on site coordination will be arranged with the original applicant only. An attendant will be present during the entire event. Adult supervision is required by applicant during the event. Applicants interested in renting the gym are encouraged to view the facility prior to renting. The gym has a maximum capacity of 100 persons for a sports event. 'Standard rental includes the main room with two (2) portable basketball units or two (2) volleyball units, portable bleachers and indoor bathroom. Advanced Payment Required Fees: (Two hour minimum) $25.00 (Non-Refundable) Booking Fee: $100.00 (Refundable) Deposit: One day rental $65 Res/$75 Non-Res per hour 3 or more days $42 Res/$55· Non-Res per hour For more information , please call (510) 799-8291. �Aquatics THE HERCULES PIRANHAS & EAST BAY SILVER DOLPHINS PRESENTS ... ~i}r AJ(J{(jj{1 }1e)T Ite)A~i'!;i) (JAItLIC CItA15 tE,E,i)! SATURDAY, JANUARY Z6, Z008 5:00PM ·10:00PM HERCULESS~CENTER Z001 REFUGIO VALLEY ROAD TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE STARTING NOVEMBER 12, 2007 @ HERCULES SWIM CENTER 2001 REFUGIO VALLEY ROAD PLEASE HELP SUPPORT THE HERCULES PIRANHA a THE EAST BAY SILVER DOLPHINS ADULTS - $35.00 CHIlDREN 12 a UNDER - $20.00 ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL ALLIE JOHNSON, AQUATICS COORDINATOR AT (510) 799-82Z9 SCHEDULE FOR PUBLIC SWIM: Weekday Fees: $3 Resi$4 Non-Res Adults (18 & older) $2 Resi$3 Non-Res Youths (1-17 years) $2 Resi$3 Non-Res Non-Swimmersi Spectators Free for Children Under 1 year Weekend Fees:$4 Resi$5 Non-Res Adults (18 & older) $3 Resi$4 Non-Res Youths (1-17 years) $3 Resi$4 Non-Res Non-Swimmersi Spectators Free for Children Under 1 year old Look for 2008 Summer Schedule in the Spring Herculean. Capacity Days - On extremely hot days we anticipate reaching maximum capacity at which time the pool will be closed for the remainder of the day. On hot days we encourage residents to come to the swim center early, in order to ensure admittance. Parties who are not registered with the swim center will not be allowed to admit guests after we close our doors. We will not allow patrons to reenter the facility once the doors have closed . Attendance policY - The swim center will remain open for the first hour of public swim operation. If after the first hour of operation the attendance has not reached 25 patrons, the public swim session will close. If at any time during the public swim session the attendance drops below 25 patrons, the pool will close. "Refunds will not be given if the pool closes because of lack of attendance. Bathing Syit policy - Only patrons wearing appropriate bathing suit attire will be admitted into the facility. We do not allow patrons to swim in jeans, cutoffs, t-shirts, undergarments, etc. Please ask the cashier if you have any questions on your swimming attire before entering the facility. All children under the age of 4 are required to wear swimming diapers, children under the age of 4 will not be admitted into the pool without a swimming diaper. "Refunds will not be given to patrons who are not wear· ing appropriate swim attire. No Food policy - The Hercules Swim Center will no longer allow patrons to bring food into the facility. The Concession Stand will be open and soda machines are available. Weather Conditions/Lightning - If lightning is spotted, the swim center will be closed immediately! No Animals - Animals/pets are not allowed at the Swim Center facility. Fall2007 Herculean 41 �Aquatics POOL FACTS: 1. Hercules aquatic staff members are certified by the American Red Cross and fully trained in the supervision of aquatic activities, lifeguard training, first aid , CPR and rescue situations. 2. Our lifeguards spend more than 40 hours getting certified and train 1-2 times a week during the summer to ensure they are ready for an emergency situation. 3. Our lifeguards wear white uniforms and our Sr. Lifeguards wear red uniforms, so that our patrons can distringuish between the two. If you have questions or comments about our facility, please feel free to talk with our Sr. Lifeguards, so that our lifeguards can supervise the pool and keep our swimmers safe. 4. The Hercules Swim Center is open YEAR ROUND for lap swim and the East Bay Silver Dolphins Swim Team. 5. Our main pool holds 300 ,000 gallons of water. 6. The Hercules Swim Center was built in 1991 , making this our 16th year of operation. 7. The Hercules Swim Center has two swim teams. The East Bay Silver Dolphins practice year round, and the Hercules 'Piranhas practice during the summer time. For more inform'ation visit our ~ebsite at www.ci.hercules. ca.us.(Aquatics) 8. Our facility offers pool party packages that provide our patrons with a fun day of swimming , eating, and relaxing. For more information please call (510) 799-8229 . HOLIDAY POOL SCHEDULE The pool will be closed on the following days. September 3, 2007 - Labor Day November 22 & 23, 2007 - Thanksgiving Holiday December 24 -January 1, 2008 - Christmas Holiday January 21 , 2008 - Martin Luther King Holiday February 18, 2008 - Presidents Day Holiday May 26, 2008 - Memorial Day Holiday THE POOL IS CLOSED FOR ALL PROGRAMS ON THE DAYS LISTED ABOVE. LAP SWIMMING/WATER WALKING AUGUST 27, 2007 THRU JUNE 13, 2008 HOURS 6:30PM THRU 8:00PM $3 .00 RESt NON RES $4 .00 ADULTS (18 +) $2 .00 RES/NON RES $3.00 YOU TH (14-17YRS) $2 .00 RES/NON RES $3.00 SENIORS (55 and up) SWIM PASSES Discount swim passes are available for residents and nonresidents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry. Non-residents passes are available for convenience only, with rates set at the regular drop-in rate . Participants with swim passes will be allowed into the facility 15 minutes earlier than general public swim sessions. Dynamite Pass: (10 visits) Adult $30.00 Res / $42.50 Non-Res Youth $20.00 Res / $32.50 Non-Res Frequent Swimmer: (25 visits) Adult $65.00 Res / $82.50 Non-Res Youth $46.25 Res / $72.50 Non-Res 42 Fall 2007 Herculean CONCESSION STAND FALL SCHEDULE Before & After School AUGUST 27,2007 - JUNE 13,2008 MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 2:30PM - 4:00PM �Aquatics HERCULES MASTERS/ LAP SWIM CLUB ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP Location: Fees: Times: Main Pool-Community/Swim Center $65 per month pass 12:00pm -1:30pm FALL MONTHLY SESSIONS: MONDAY - WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY Registration Dates 07/30 08/27 09/24 10122 12/10 01/21 . Monthly Sessions - 08/15 ..... .. ... .. .............. ..................... 08120 - 09/14 - 09/12 ........................... .................... 09/17 - 10/12 -10/10 ............................... ............... .10/15 -11109 - 11 /02 .......... .. ................................... 11 /12 - 12/21 - 12/12 ........ .. .. .. ... .............................. 01/02 - 02/08 - 02/01 ........... : .... ...... .............. ........... 02/11 - 03/21 SPRING MONTHLY SESSION: MONDAY - WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY Registration Dates Monthly Sessions 03/03 - 03/14 .......... ... ..................................03/24 - 05/02 The Master lap Swim program needs to meetthe minimum enrollment of nine (9) swimmers during the registration period for the Monthly Program to operate. Master lap Swimmers can attend any of the lap Swim Hours with the Master lap Swim Pass & receive daily work outs to meet our athletic goals. Please review the pools Holiday schedule in this Herculean for the days the pool will be closed AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TRAINING Become a certifed Lifeguard! Class includes certification in CPRIAED for the professional rescuer, lifeguard training , and first aid. Each student will receive all book materials, certification cards and rescue mask. ·Participants need to complete a pre-requisite swimmers skills test on the first day of class Pre-requisite: Must be 15 years or older, swim 300 yards, retrieve a 10lB. brick from 7 feet of water & bring it back to the designated point. CLASS DATES & TIMES: 10/08 - 10/19 Monday thru Friday...................... 6:00pm - 9:00pm 02/04 - 02/15 Monday thru Friday........................ 6:00pm - 9:00pm 04/07 - 04/18 Monday thru Friday...................... 6:00pm - 9:00pm CLASS FEE: RES $165.00 I NON RES $175.00 REGISTER TODAY! 799-8229 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.ci.hercules.ca.us Attention Customers Paying with Credit Cards. On 7/24/2007, the City Council approved a new fee schedule that states "ALL CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS WILL HAVE A $2 CHARGE FOR EVERY $100 INCREMENT THEREOF." EFFECTIVE ON 8/25/2007 FaJl2007 Herculean 43 �Aquatics SWIM INSTRUCTION LEVELS FOR ALL AGES GROUP SWIM LESSONS POLICIES Level I - Intro to Water Skills Cancellation Policy: Enter & exit water independently, submerge fa ce & pick up objects, demonstrate blowing bubbles, demonstrate front float-with support, demonstrate back fioat with support, change direction while walking or paddJing , roll over front to back & back to front-with support, demonstrate hand motions for treading water, demonstrate alternating arm movements, demonstrate simultaneous arm movements, use any arm & leg action on front & back, use life jacket. Exit Skills: 1. Enter water unassisted , move 15 feet, bob 5 times & exit water, 2. float on front with support for 3 seconds , roll to back with assistance & fioat on back with support for 3 seconds. A cancellation fee of $1 0.00 will be applied to any cancellations more than one week (7 days) prior to the start date of course. Any cancellation of less than a week (7 days) will be charged a $10.00 cancellation fee and will only receive a partial refund. All refunds will be reviewed upon request of cancellation. (All Aquatic Classes) Level II - Beginning Aquatic Skill Enter water by stepping or jumping from the side, exit pool using ladder or side, bobs with blowing bubbles, 5 times, retrieve object from pool bottom with eyes open, front float & glide, unsupported, for 5 seconds & recover to standing position , back.float & glide~ unsupported, for 5 seconds & recover to standing position. Exit ·SkHls :1. Step from side into chest-deep water, front float for 5 seconds, roll over to a back float, return to a standing position, back fioat for 5 seconds return to standing position. Make-up Classes: The City of HerculesAquatics Department does not provide make up classes or refunds for missed classes, unless the participant has a certified coctors excuse stating the reason the participant was unable to swim in the water for the period of time. In order to receive a refund for the length of time unattended, the certified doctors excuse must have the current date, time and length of time period that the participant is unable to attend the swim class. All refunds will be reviewed by the Aquatics Coordinator and will be processed upon request. (All Aquatics Classes) Registration TIps: 1.Please call in advance to find out if spots are available before coming down to the swim center. FALL GROUP LESSONS FEES : RES $50.00/NO N RES $60.00 MEETING : Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday LEVELS ONE AND TWO ONLY TIMES: 5:00pm - 5:30pm 5:30pm - 6:00pm SESSION ONE: 08/27 - 09/07 LEVEL 1: 5:00pm - 5:30pm .................. 26511A 5:30pm - 6:00pm ................. .26521A LEVEL 2: 5:00pm - 5:30pm ... ..... .. ........ 26512A 5:30pm - 6:00pm .................. 26522A SESSION TWO : 09/10 - 09/21 LEVEL 1: 5:00pm - 5:30pm .................. 26551A 5:30pm - 6:00pm ................ .. 26561A LEVEL 2: 5:00pm - 5:30pm ... .............. .26552A 5:30pm - 6:00pm. ................. 26562A 44 Fall 2007 Herculean 2.Parents are encouraged to ask the instructor of the child's level status the Thursday before the last class . 3. Please read the level guidelines before registering to ensure you have reg istered your child in the appropriate level. Attention Customers Paying with Credit Cards. On 7/24/2007, the City Council approved a new fee schedule that states "ALL CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS WILL HAVE A $2 CHARGE FOF EVERY $100 INCREMENT THEREOF." EFFECTIVE ON 8/25/2007 �HOW TO RE GISTER GENERAL INFORMATION 1 . A ll reg is tra tion is on a f irs t co m e , firs t serve b as is u n less s p ecified in the course des c ription. 2. P re-registra tion fo r a ll pro gra ms is re comme nded. We encourage p a rticipa nts to regis te r a t le ast o n e wee k in a dva nce o f the cours e starting date , if not soo ner. 3. Please make c h e cks a nd/or money o rd e rs paya bl e to t h e CITY OF HERCULES . 4. A ll reg is tration f e es must b e accom pa nied by a com p let e d registra tion form . A wa ive r o f liab ility is a ls o req uire d for c ertain a c tiv ities as s pecified in the co urse d escription . 5 . A $ 5 .00 late registrati o n fee w ill be a dde d t o a Jl reg is t ration received the d ay the c ou rse b eg in s . E xce pt f o r p rogra m s/cla sses with s pecifi c registra tio n d a t es. Th e la te reg is trat ion fee will not be ad ded to some ext ende d cou rse session s until afte r t h e second c lass m eeting as s p e c ified in the co urse d escri p ti o n. 6. Som e co urses m a y be ca nceled o r c om b in e d du e to lac k o f reg is tration . 7. Proof ,o f resid e n c y will b e asked upon re gistra ti o n . D rive r 's lice n s e , utility bill o r o ther f o rm o f iden t ifi cat ion is acceptable. RESIDENTS ARE THOSE WHO RESIDE WITHIN THE c;ITY LIMITS OF HERCULES. 8. R e g istra tion and payme nt for on e sess io n does n o t guara ntee e nrollm e nt in s ubs equ e n t s ess io n s, unl e s s paym ent is re cei ved in full for all a p p li c abl e sessi ons. 9. P a re n ts/G uardi a ns mu s t regi s t e r thei r c hildre n if under th e age of 1 8 . 10. If there a re ch a n g es in the course sch e dule or if t h e co urse is full , y ou w ill be notified b y o ur sta ff prior to th e c la s s startin g date . 11. A mail drop is provid e d near the m a in entra n ce to th e offi ce if regi s tration is rece iv ed a ft e r re gul a r b usiness h o urs. PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF CASH PAYMENTS. 12. There w ill b e a $ 5.00 c harge fo r repl a c e m e nt o f all passes (fitness c enter, o pen g y m , publi c s wim , la p swimming , etc.) REGISTRATION BY FAX 1. P lease fill out th e course regi s tra tion fo rm pro vided in t his b roch ure a n d fa x to ( 5 10) 7 99-82 88. V ISA a nd Ma s t e rcard pa y m e nts will o nly b e accepted fo r fa x reg is trati o n. ON-LINE REGISTRATION 1. Please v is it our w e bsite a t www.cLherc ul es.ca . u s to reg is ter for a ll re creatio n a n d aq u a tic classes v ia th e inte rn e t. D oes not g u a ra ntee reg ist ratio n w h e n s ubmitting d ay o f reg is tra tion . S taff will s end e mail confirmatio n . WALK-IN REGISTRATIO N 1 . A ll w a lk in re gis tra tion s are a c ce pted at the Community Swim C ente r, 2001 Refugio V all ey R oad . Offi c e h o urs are Monday thru Thursd a y, 10:00 a m to 6:0 0 pm , a nd Frida y, 1 0:00a m to 5: 00 pm . 2. Pre-reg is tratio n is re co mmend ed fo r all pro g ram s at least on e w e ek prior to th e s tartin g date o f the cours e. MAIL-IN REGISTRATION 1. Plea se fill out th e course regi s tra tion fo rm prov ided in th is b rochure . C opies o f t h e reg istra tio n form m a y be m ade if more form s a re n ecessa ry. 2 . Please e nclose your pa y ment informatio n . Pay m e nts may be ma d e b y V IS A , M astercard , C h eck, or Money O rd e r. Pl ease do not mail or drop o ff c ash payments. 3. You m ay mail y o ur regi s tration fo rm an d payme n t to th e Hercul es Community/S w im Ce nter, 2001 R e f ugio Va ll ey Road , Hercu les, C A. 9 4 5 4 7 . 4. A c o urse rece i p t will be mail ed to you confirming yo ur reg is tra tio n in t o th e class. If you ha ve n ot rece iv e d verif ication of y ou r reg istra tio n b y t h e fi rst c las s mee t ing , pl eas e ca ll the H e rcules Recre at io n an d Co mm un ity Servic e s a t 5 10 7 99-8 291 . 5 . If your reg is tra t ion c h eck is return e d t o you, the cla s s is full an d y ou will a utoma ti ca lly b e placed o n a w ait ing li st. PHONE IN REGISTRATION 1. Plea se f ill out th e course regi s t ration fo r m p rovided in this b rochure f o r e a c h pa rticipa nt a nd prog ram y o u a re inte rest ed in . M a k e s ure yo u h ave yo u r V IS A o r M asterca rd inform a tion ava ilable w hen yo u c all. This info rmati o n w ill in c lude th e n a me o f the ca rd holder, the acco unt number, a nd the ex piratio n date . 2. Phon e in regi s tra tion will be a cce pted durin g regular bu s ines s h o urs a nd/or by leaving a v oice m ai l m essag e o n ou r reg is tra tion lin e (7 99-8291 ) if you a re reg iste ring b y p h o n e after hours, please includ e all th e necessa ry in fo rmatio n o n th e re gistra ti o n form a nd pay m e n t form, includin g a c ontact number so o ur staff may conta ct yo u fo r furt her info rmatio n in ord e r t o p rocess y o u r registrat io n . REFUND/TRANSFER POLICY 1. Refun ds a nd/o r tra nsfe rs w ill b e g ra nted on o r b e fore th e first c lass m eeting . No re fun ds o r transfe rs will be gra nted a fte r the firs t class meetin g. There is a $ 1 0 .00 servic e c h arg e on a ll refund s/tran s f e rs initi a ted by the p artic ipant. 2. If the co urse is c a ncel e d by th e H e rcul es Recre a tion a nd Community Service s, the p a rti c ipant w ill h ave the opti o n o f tra nsferring to a s imila r progra m , o r wi ll be g ranted a full refun d . 3. R efun ds ma y be give n a fter a c ou rse h as beg un du e to a p a rticul a r m e di ca l c onditio n if a doctor 's n o te i s provid ed. Th ese re fund s a re at th e di scretion of the Recreatio n S upe rvi s or. Fa ll 2007 Herculean 45 �City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form Parent/Guardian Name (if participant is under 18 yea rs of age): _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ Daytime Phone: _ _ _ __ __ _ _ Address: _ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ City: _ __ _ _ _ Zip Code: _ _ __ ,Evening Phone: _ _ __ __ _ __ Participant's Name Birth Date (if under 18yr) I I I I 1. 2. 3. 4. Course Number and Title Dates Times I I I I Credit Card Type: _ _ _,Mastercard___VISA Card No._ _ __ __ __ __ _ __ ,E xp. Dale__I__I__ Aulhorized Cardholder Signature:_ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ __ __ __ _ _ _ Date: _ _ _ __ _ __ I understand that the City of Hercules does not ca rry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that 1 or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature: Date:._ __ _ __ _ __ (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form Parent/Guardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age ):_ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ __ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ __ Daytime Phone: _ __ _ _ __ __ Add ress: _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ City:_ _ __ _ _ Zip Code: _ __ _ ,Eve ning Phone:_ _ _ __ __ __ Participant's Name Birth Date (if under 18yr) I I I I 1. 2. 3. 4. Course Number and Title Dates Times I I I I Credit Card Type:_ __ ,Mastercard_ __VISA Card No . _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _Exp. Date__I_ _ I_ _ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ _ _ _ __ __ _ __ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ ___Date:_ _ _ _ __ _ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insuran ce to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation spo nsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my inj uries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suits, damages, ctaims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents , or employees. Participant Signature: Oate: _ _ _ _ __ _ __ (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) 46 Fall 2007 H ercu lean �City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form ParenVG uardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age): _ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ Daytime Phone:_ __ _ __ _ _ _ Address: _ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ City: _ _ _ _ __ Zip Code:_ __ _ Evening Phone:._ __ _ __ _ __ Participant's Name Birth Date (if under 18vr) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1. 2. 3. 4. Credit Card Type:._ _ _ Mastercard _ _ _ VISA Course Number and Title Dates Times Card No. _ _ _ __ _ _ __ __ __ Exp. Oate__I _ _ I__ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ ,Oate:. _ _ __ _ _ _ _ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, an d employees from any actions , suits, damages , claims, or judgments that may resu lt from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules. or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend , and hold harmless the City of Hercules, ils officers, agents and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees. of Participant Signature: Oate:_ __ _ _ _ __ _ (Parent/Guardian Signature if partici pant is under 18 yea rs of age) City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form ParenVGuardian Name (if participant is under 18 years of age):. _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ Daytime Phon e: _ _ _ __ _ __ _ Address: _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ City: _ __ __ _ Zip Code:_ __ _ Eve ning Phone:_ _ _ __ _ _ __ Participant's Name 1. 2. 3. 4. Birth Date (if under 18yr) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Credit Card Type:. _ _ _ Mastercard _ __VtSA Course Number and · Title Dates Times Card No . _ _ __ _ _ _ __ __ __ ,Exp. Oate_ _ I__I __ Authorized Cardh older Signature:_ __ __ __ _ __ _ __ _ __ __ __ _ __ _ Oate: _ _ __ _ __ _ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities . I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and fo rever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equ ipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers. agents and employees from any and all loss, damage , liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature:-=_ ___,_=---c-~CO_____,-__07-_c_.,______,_.,_-.,_~,_--c___,,_--,Oate :--------­ (ParenVGuardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) Fall 2007 Herculean 47 �~~-~ East Bay Silver Dolphins Where determination becomes excellence! The City of Hercules' East Bay Silver Dolphins is a USA Swimming Team that practices & competes year round! The Team & the Coaches are dedicated to fostering a positive and challenging environment for growth to athletes in the East Bay! Out'program is open to all levels of swimmers from 5 -18 years of age. Swimmel'S n'ave fun while improving their skills, sportsmanship, and self-esteem! Each'Dblphin is coached by ASCA certified Coaches, compete and participate in year round team events! Now oHering seasonal Memberships! Year Round Monthly Dues! Fall Membership: 1 Week Free Trial to get to know the Coaching Staff & the Team! September 10, Z007-December 21, 2007 Spring Membership: April 07, Z008-June 13, 2008 Fees per Seasonal Membership: $225 Membership Fee $75 USA Registration Fee Pre-Team: $50 Advanced Beginner $ 7 0 Intermediate/ Advanced $80 Call (510)799-8%%9 for more information or to set up your free 1 week trial! 48 Fall 2007 Hei'culean �Come shop at the Hercules Farmers Market Every Saturday ,until ;'" Octqber 27th! 4pm 8pm . Located at the Home Depot Parking Lot! BBQ, Oysters, Safari Smoothies plus 20 farmers! " ' fa ll 2007 Herculean 49 �THE HERCULEAN Advertising Information 1. DESIGN: CAMERA-READY black and white advertisement SUBMIT ADVERTISMENT on a CD. 2. ARTICLE SUBMITTAL DUE DATES FOR 2008: Spring - Friday, January II, 2008 (March publication) Fall - Friday, July 12,2008 (September publication) ADVERTISEMENT SIZES: ADVERTISEMENT COST PER PUBLICATION *Inside-Eighth Page (BIW) (3 In" W x 1 H) $100.00 W x 2 112" H) $ 175.00 In" Inside-Quarter Page (BIW) (3 ,Inside-Half Page (BIW) '. (7" W x 4 In" H) $200.00 In;ide-Full Page (BIW) (7" W x 8 31." H) $300.00 Inside Full Page (Color) (7" W X 8 31." H) $500.00 Inside Front Cover Full Page (Color) (7" W X 8 31." H) $525.00 Inside Back Cover Full Page (Color) (7" W X 8 3/4" H) $525.00 Outside Back Cover Half Page (Color) (7" W x 2 In" H) $550.00 -lo r 1/2" • ./ Additional $20.00 for photo with ad * Hercules Community Non-Profit organizations recognized by the Hercules Community Services Commission will receive one FREE ad per calendar year. * The return of an ad only upon request. * Return pages 2 & 3 of the advertisement contract. 4. METHOD OF PAYMENT: 1. Check or money order (please make payable to the City of Hercules) 2. Master Card or Visa (in person only for processing). As of 7/25107, per City Council Resolution No. 07116, processing of credit card payments will include an additional $2.00 per $100 or increment thereof. 5. PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR AD Mail to: City of Hercules III Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 Attention: Herculean Advertising Phone: (510) 799-8200 Fax: (510) 799-2521 �THE HERCULEAN Advertising Contract Please complete and return pages 2 and 3 of the advertising contract. 1. DESIGN: o CAMERA-READY (black and white advertisement and picture) o SUBMIT ADVERTISMENT on a CD. 2. ARTICLE SUBMITIAL DUE DATES FOR 2008. Select the number of publications o o Spring Friday, January 11,2008 (March publication) Fall Friday, July 12,2008 (September publication) 3. ADVERTISEMENT SIZES: ADVERTISEMENT COST PER PUBLICATION , Please'select one of the.following advertisement sizes: I. • ' 0 *Inside'-Eighth Page (BIW) (3 1/2" Wx I 1/2" H) liZ" Wx 2 112" H) $100.00 $175.00 0 Inside-Quarter Page (BIW) (3 0 Inside-Half Page (BIW) (7" W x 4 H) $200.00 0 Inside-Full Page (BIW) (7" W x 8 3/4" H) $300.00 0 Inside Full Page (Color) (7" W X 8 3/4" H) $500.00 0 Inside Front Cover Full Page (Color) (7" W X 8 3/4" H) $525.00 0 Inside Back Cover Full Page (Color) (7" W X 8 3/4" H) $525.00 0 Outside Back Cover Half Page (Color) (7" W x 2 $550.00 0 Additional $20.00 for photo with ad 1/2" 112" H) * Hercules Community Non-Profit organizations recognized by the Hercules Community Services Commission will receive one FREE ad per calendar year. * Ad returned only upon request. 4. METHOD OF PAYMENTS: o o Check or money order (please make payable to the City of Hercules) Master Card or Visa (credit card payments must be made in person at City Hall ). As of 7/25/07, per City Council Resolution No. 07-116, processing of credit card payments will include an additional $2.00 per $\00 or increment thereof. �THE HERCULEAN Advertising Contract please print NAME/BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION ADDRESS STATE/ZIP CODE STREET PHONE NUMBER FAX NUMBER CONTACT PERSON PHONE RETURN ORGINIAL AD SIGNATURE DYES D NO DATE �EReu TREE SIO : I I oll �Electronics ~ecycling FREE! Universal Waste Management '"' For More Information: WWW.UNWASTE.COM .M1 'g When: ) ",,~ ';j ~~: ~ ~:; "" March IA DROP OFF IS FRE} FOR ALL CALIFORNIA . 4' p RESIDENTS /!ND BUSINESSES!! ./"';, .~_ .•.• ?'if;:ifP"co Sponsored by the City of Hercules if~c:~~~:c:: .~~,h ~e ;~\Iles thschOOI Universal Waste Management, Inc is a state '1pproved··"'· Collector/Recycler of electronic waste mat€iials II �Where Service Comes 1st, And Lasts••.. The 3 L's Deliver Unbeatable Service! "Let our family work for yours!" 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The Hercu lean City of Hercules 111 Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 FAR~ STATE & INSURAN(IE • PRSRTSTD u.s. POSTAGE PAID Rodeo, CA Permit No. 23 ECRWSS POSTAL PATRON � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/9740a77055583dafa53f99860686178b.pdf 136c651e5840b284e2d272ee7b813092 PDF Text Text c lIE · of Hercules Information Bmclmre Spring 2007 �Acu puncture Chinese Herbal Medicine PAIN RELIEF 80% Success Rate Extensive experience in treating: We also accept automobile insurance medical coverage (Med Pay) & Workers' Compensation insurance. If you are considering acupuncture treatments and want to find out if your particular plan has acupuncture coverage, call your carrier to see if the benefit is included in your policy, or let us check for you. Free Consultation for New Patients For an appointment, Call: (510)741-7300 .,.'\ HERCULES ACUPUNCTURE • PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 500 Alfred Nobel Drive, Ste 220 Hercules, CA 94547 www.HerculesAcupuncture.com · Ch ronic & Acule Pain · Auto Accident Injuries · Work Related Injuries · Sports Injuries · Muscle Pains , Sprains & Strains · and Much More .......... .. How Acupuncture Benefits Fertility Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs have been used for centuriesto successfully address the sensitive complexities of infertility. Whether you are tryiny to conceive on your own or with the assistance of modern technology, Traditional Chinese Medicine can help. Medical studies have indicated that acupuncture and certain Chinse herbs can increase blood flow to the uterus and stimulate ovulation in women and can help increase sperm motility in men. They also can help to regulate the menstrual cycle and hormone levels, improve the function of the ovaries, and enhance response to IVF and Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) procedures. �City Directory City Manager City Hall-General Information City Hall Fax Community/Swim Center Parks & Recreation Department Hercules Municipal Utility Hercules Senior Center Finance DepUBusiness License Business/Community Development Public Works & Engineering Inspection Request Line City Clerk Personnel - Job Hotline Police Department Rodeo-Hercules Fire District EMERGENCY ONLY 799-8206 799-8200 799-2521 799-8291 799-8291 799-8285 799-8219 245-6509 245-6529 799-8241 799-8240 799-8215 799-8204 799-8260 799-4561 911 City Council 799-8206 Council meets the second & fourth Tuesday of each month. Ed Balico, Mayor Joanne Ward, Vice Mayor Charleen Raines Joe Eddy McDonald Kris Valstad Planning Commission 245-6529 For more information regarding meetings, please see our bulletin board at the entrance of the City Hall or call 799~ 82r5. Visit our website at WWW.Cf.HERCULES.CA.US CITY HALL HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS Commission meets the first and third Monday of each month. Richard Mitchell Tim Stauffer Dale Arriola Myrna L. deVera Community Services Commission 799-8230 Commission meets the second Monday of each month. Cletia Hart Robert Krall Marylyn Judan Lisa Stauffer Jojo Soriano Susan Marie Lee Hercules Library Commission 799-8230 Commission meets the third Thursday of each month. Jacquelyn Harbert Roberta Alexander Sherry Madfes Lisa Simmons Education Commission 1 2 7 12 27 31 35 37 41 45 57 70 Andrew Walters Bruce MacAulay Adoria Williams 799_8206 Commission meets the second Thursday of each month. John Gotelli David Robinett Lia Jackson City Manager's Corner Library Services City Scene Public Safety Recreation Services Facility Rentals Senior Services Youth Services TeenfYouth Programs Sports and Fitness Aquatics Registration Information John Tran Chester Stevens Page Tompkins Chief Editor: Doreen Mathews Layout & Design: Faye Flores Jenny Smith Claudette Wade �Photo: Claudette Wade & }ojo Soriano at our neighboring Farmer's Market in Benicia. �City Manager's Corner Mike Sakamoto, City Manager 2007 Projects and Events 2007 promises to be another exciting year for our community, Our new TeenIYouth Center will be under construction this spring and if all goes according to plan, it will be ready for a grand opening around Thanksgiving, One of our historic buildings will also be under construction soon. At the staff level, we have always referred to it as the "Civic Arts Building" although it also served as a childcare facility at one time. It is located just above Railroad Park at the corner of Santa Fe Avenue and Railroad Avenue. Restoring this structure is an important part oftherenaissance of the waterfront area. In the next few months the City Council will consider what uses to allow in this building. In the next few months, we will compl.ete the design of a new park at the northwest corner of Sycamore Avenue and Willet Street near the waterfront. A smaU pocket park, featuring a chi ldren's play area, will begin construction in the summer. For the past seven years, I have had the honor of serving this community as your City Manager. After a public service career of almost 40 years it is time to step down and pass on the baton to the next generation. My work here in Hercules has definitely been the highlight of my career. It has been a wonderful experience and I am very grateful to all of the residents in this city for yo ur support and caring. My son, Jonathen, and I thank each and every one of you for your kindness and love. Our Farmer's Market will open on May 5''', tbe Creekside Shopping Center. Local growers and many different food purveyors will be available every Saturday from 4:00-8:00 . To all the City Council Members I have served, thank you. p.m. A group oflocal residents and city staff bave worked From the time Councilwoman Terry Segerberg and for about a year setting up this new program and we are COIUlcilman Ramon Taraya asked me to step in and fill as all hoping you will all stop by and enjoy the weekly event. City Manager, it has been a great ride. To Mayor Ed Balico, Vice-Mayor Joanne Ward, Council Members Joe Eddy Progress on our Train Station and Water Ferry Project McDonald, Charleen Raines and Kris Valstad, thank you continues. The Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is now for your confidence and trust. I must also recognize former underway and should be completed by September of this Council Members Frank Batara and Trevor Evans-Young yea r. Once the EIR is completed, the program will for their support over the years. hopefully receive its fmal clearances, which should allow the actual construction of the rail station improvements to To all the staff members of the City of Hercules, please begin in April 2008. With the EIR completed for both the accept my sincerest thanks for all your support. Any rail station and the water ferry terminal, we are confident success that is attributed to me actually belongs to all of the water ferry pOttion oftbis project will receive its funding you. Without your dedication and hard work, we wou ld have never succeeded. and cotronence construction in 2009-20 I O. 2007's most exciting project will be the construction for our Sycamore Avenue Retail-Residential project. The building will feature about 30,000 square feet of retail and commercial opportunities. This part of the project will be the first speculative retail opportunity constructed in Hercules in ten years. Four separate buildings will be located on the J.8-acre development site. One hundred thirty-two residential. units will be located above the retail development. I will also take this opportunity to thank Mick Cabral our City Attorney for his support and gnidance over the past seven years. Thanks to former Assistant City Manager Liz Warmerdam and current Assistant City Manager Nelson Oliva. To Steve Lawton our Community Development Director thank you for sharing the vision of New Urbanism. To the other Senior Managers, Raj (Article cont;lIuIlell onnex! page.) Spring 2007 Herculean �Library Services Hercules Public Library Hercules Celebrates Its New Library! Have you visited the wonderful new Hercules Public Library? Perhaps you were one ofthe nearly 5,000 people who came to celebrate the library's grand opening on November 11,2006. Or maybe you are one of the many patrons who have checked out books and DVDs, laughed at an entertaining kids ' program featuring puppets or performing pigs, or browsed through the multicultnral collection along the library's "wavy wall." After eight years of hard work and planning, the library is here for all ofus to use and enjoy. This outstanding facility came about as a result of the efforts and enthusiasm of a great many people and groups - the Hercules City Council and city staff, the Hercules Library Commission, the Contra Costa County Library, the Friends of the Hercules Library, the Hercules Community Library Foundation, and the hundreds of residents, businesses, and non-profit organizations who contributed funds and volunteer hours. A huge thank you to the community for all of your support! The library is located at the comer of Sycamore Avenue and Civic Drive. Driving along Sycamore, you can't miss the city's newest landmark with its expanse of glass and its distinctive brown-and-tan brickwork. At 21 ,500 square feet, the Hercules Library is one ofthe largest branches in the Contra Costa County Library system, second in size ouly to the Main Library inPleasantHill. Grand Opening Celebration November 11, 2006 Grand Opening (City Manager's Corner - Continued from page 1.) Paokhania, Erwin Blancaflor, Fred Deitorchio, Louise Lopeman and Tim Hansen thank you for all the hours and dedication. To our Recreation Managers, Marsha Reynolds, Greg Dwyer and Pedro Jimenez, thanks for making our park system the best. Finally, to a group of individuals who work in anonymity and made the day to day work so much easier, Claudette Wade, Faye Academia, Doreen Mathews and Phyllis Decena my sincerest gratitude to each of you. Thank you, Hercules! Like good old Mr. Chips, I will not be far away. I'll be just down the road on Railroad Avenue. 2 Spring 2007 Herculean �Library Services Hercules Public Library Meet Hercules' Branch Librarian Branch Iihrarian Elliot Warren oversees library services delivered by a knowledgeable and enthusiastic group of staff and volunteers. Mr. Warren shares his thoughts about the Hercules Library. The Sky Garden Wall and Donor Column honor those who made substantial financial contributions. The column is made offiberglass, which wraps around one ofthe steel columns that support the roof. Patrons especially enjoy seeing the column change color every few minutes, giving the lobby a beautifully shifting glow. Sky 'Garden Wall Elliot Warren, Hercules Branch Librarian Q: What makes the Hercules Public Library special? The Hercules Library is the product of an extraordinary local effort. Conununity members, civic organizations, the City of Hercules, and Contra Costa County devoted countless hours to designing a library that matches the diverse needs of our dynamic and growing city. The library's architecture, services, and collections reflect the conununity's demands and desires, as expressed in a multiyear needs assessment process that included surveys, public workshops, and input from civic organizations. The library truly emanates from the people it serves, and Hercules residents should be proud of their participation and investment in this process. When you visit the library, you will notice many features that make the building and its services unique. City Manager Mike Sakamoto and others have called the library "Hercules's living room" It is a beautiful, dynamic, comfortable, warm place for folks of all ages. Q: How is the community involved in supporting the library? Many conununity members and institutions contributed funds to help build and maintain the library. Donor Column The Hercules Conununity Library Foundation has played a very important role raising funds to help the library come into being. In 2002, the City was awarded a $6.1 million construction grant from State of California library bond funds, but this grant covered only about 60 percent ofthe cost. The Foundation is continuing its conununity-wide campaign to raise the additional funds needed and continues to welcome contributions from everyoneindividuals, families, businesses and conununity groups. Contact the Hercules Community Librruy Foundation, Inc., 111 Civic Drive, Hercules, CA 94547, (510) 799-8200. Spring 2007 Herculean 3 �Library Services Hercules Public Library Hercules Library Highlights The Friends of the Hercules Library supports, promotes, and advocates for the library as a vital community asset. The group operates the Friends Bookstore in the library's lobby, selling books and other items donated by community members. The funds raised are used to support library programming and purchase new materials for our collections. The Friends meet on the first Tuesday ofevery month and welcomes new members. Ifyou would like to join the Friends of the Hercules Library, please visit the bookstore or send an email to herculeslibrary@comcast.net.Besuretocheckoutthe Friends website at www.herculeslibrary.org. The two meeting rooms are managed by the city's Recreation and Community Services Department, which will begin booking public meetings there in the spring. The 65-seat meeting room can be configured with tables or theatre seating and has a full audiovisual suite for community group meetings. There is also a J2-seat conference room for smaller meetings. Q: What are some ofthe library's special features? Where to start? The library resembles no other library in the Bay Area. The designers, Will Bruder Architects, have created a facility in which this city can take real pride. Volunteers also play an important role in the library. More than 100 volunteers are currently working as greeters and In the corner facing Sycamore Drive is a fireplace area shelvers at the library. Their service is an important for relaxed reading. From outside the building, the fire is contribution toward providing excellent service. Being a visible across the city and from the freeway as a beacon library volunteer is a fun way to take part in community ofthe community. The natural-gas flame is surrounded by life. Ifyou would like to make a difference by contributing glass beads that reflect the light. The reading area is large your time, please contact Sandy MacAulay, Hercules and comfortable and often sunlit through the large glass Library Volunteer Coordinator, at (510) 305-4808 or windows. bwshnac@sbcglobal.net. . Q: What makes the Hercules Library a 21" century library? The library has state-of-the-art technology and reference and research services. Its collections ofbooks, CDs, DVDs, and other materials are tailored to serve the lifelong learning and recreational needs of all residents of this diverse city. Dozens ofpublic computers are available, as well as free wireless Internet for laptop users. The library's webpage gives access to thousands of articles, electronic books, audio-book downloads, and other resources otherwise unavailable on the Internet or in print. The Sky Garden brings naturallightinto the library and gives the building a feeling of openness. It has outdoor The library's check-in and check-out machines are seating protected from sun and wind, and it features a completely self-service. You can check out and check in magnolia that will change with the seasons and provide all library materials independently. This saves time and large pink flowers in the spring. Trucked in from Southern frees up librarians to help you with your research and California, the tree weighed 16,000 pounds and was lifted information needs. into its new home by crane! 4 Spring 2007 Herculean �Library Services Hercules Public Library Hercules Library Highlights Sky Garden Twenty percent of Hercules residents are under twenty years old, so much ofthe library was designed with children and students in mind. The 3,000 sq. ft. children's libnuy is equipped with child-sized furniture and beanbag chairs. Two innovative spaces are the Story Cone and the Children's Garden, designed to delight younger kids and ' stimulate their imaginations. The Children's Garden has comfortable shaded seating so kids and parents can read outdoors, and it offers an additional venue for children's programmmg. Q: What was the inspiration for the Story Cone? Librarians working with architects came up with the idea ofhaving a discrete space designed as an ideal atmosphere for reading books to children. The Story Cone's conical shape was inspired by a traditional Scandinavian storyteller's hat. Comfy cushions and muted lights that represent night stars ensure a calm place for listening to wonderful stories read by library staff; all kinds of stolYtimes are being planned to take place in the StOlY Cone. lnside Story Cone Q: How did the beautiful Children's Garden come about? The Hercules Lions and West Contra Costa Leo Club raised funds for the Children's Garden by selling engraved bricks and painted ti les. The bricks, inscribed with their purchasers' names and messages, fonn the planting border in the garden, while the tiles, most ofthem painted by children, decorate the exterior wall. Families and their children are having a wonderful time seeing their children's artwork or their engraved brick in the garden. Bricks and tiles are still available for purchase if you'd like to have your name or your child 's on the library. For infonnation, visit www.herculeslibrary.org, email Hercules_lions@yahoo.com, or call (510) 799-9368. Children's Garden Q: What special services do you offer students for school support? The Hercules Library's Homework Center offers 20 computers that students may use. The computers provide tools such as Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Word to help students do their schoolwork, as well as resources like the Live Homework Help that can be accessed through the county library's webpage. Students will receive instruction in the use of e-books, online reference materials, and best research practices through the collaborative work ofthe Hercules Recreation Depattment and the Hercules Library staff (Contillued on page 6.) Spring 2007 Herculean 5 �Library Services Hercules Public Library Hercules Library Highlights Three private rooms are available for quiet study, while the attractive Teen Center provides a safe and positive environment where youth can learn, recreate, and socialize.The Teen Center is equipped with eight computers and materials that include graphic novels, teen-focused magazines, an.d new, age-appropriate novels. Librarians will provide ongoing homework help and fun programs. community. TAB can be an experience through which teens enhance their leaming, personal development, citizenship, and transition to adulthood. Q: Is it true the library has a catH What is it called? The Dynamite Cafe will sell tasty snacks and bot and cold drinks. Cafe seating is available in the Sky Garden and tbe library lobby. Q: What type of programming will the library have during the summer? Every summer, thousands of Contra Costa County residents take part in tbe library's Summer Reading Program. This year, tbe theme is "Get A Clue." Programming will emphasize mysteries, detection, and discovely. Reading is a great way for evelyone to spend their time during the summer, and we will coordinate special programming, book giveaways, prizes, and activities for all age groups. Children wbo read during the summer gain lots of reading comprehension skills. Everyone can join the fun by picking up a reading record starting June II. The Summer Reading Program ends August 20. Q: How can teens become involved in the library? The Hercules Public Library is seeking volunteers to join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB). This volunteer group encourages teen input into library programs, services, policies, and collection development, and it can provide a positive sense of direction and leadership guidance for teens. The goal is to have active youth involvement in the library, with teens practicing responsible collective action and gi ving significant service to their peers and the 6 Spring 2007 Herculean Q: How can I find out about library programs? Library card holders can sign up to get e-mail announcements specifically about progranls and services at the Hercules library. Check the library's website, www.ccclib.org,orcalithelibraryforinformation,(51O) 245-2420. LffiRARYHOURS Mon & Tues : 12-9, Wed & Tim: 10-6, Sat: 10-6, Sun: 12-5 �City Scene Hercules Emergency Action Response Training (HE.A .R. T.) City Wide Disaster Drill Successful On November 9, 2006, the City of Hercules held a city wide disaster that encompassed numerous departments and various situations. The first meeting was held on October 2, 2006 where a design team was developed and the scenario, the goals and the mission was delivered to the team members. The design team was made up of members from each participating department, agency or division which met every Monday from )0 a.m. to II a.m. The scenario developed consisted of a 7.2 magnitude earthquake which caused the following simulations: liquefaction occurring east of the railroad tracks located along San Pablo Bay and Railroad Ave. the hillside west ofthe Historical Club House slid causing The following agencies participated in this portion of the injuries and possibly trapping numerous people. drill. It is estimated that there were approximately 350 buildings along Railroad Avenue collapsed trapping an . profeSSIOnal and volunteer particIpants at the RaIlroad undetermined amount of people under rubble and in Avenue InCIdents. Nurses from John Muir Hospital 60 of vehicles. these people were made up with moulage and had a variety Additional buildings collapsed internally trapping students who were on a class trip. The mission was to include as many agencies as possible and to develop a real time, realistic, functional type of drill. Ten locations along Railroad Ave. were identified as incident sites. These sites included the historic bomes, the Club House, the Brick Building and the field and hill area adjacent to the Brick Building. Eacb of these sites was given a different level of complexity which designated the agency handling that incident i.e. ·Fire Department vs. C.E.R.T. members. of injuries. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Hercules Police Department Patrol personnel Hercules Police Explorers Rodeo-Hercules Fire District Hercules Public Works Hercules Parks and Recreation Pinole Park and Rec. Personnel Pinole Fire Department Pinole Police Department CrockettiCarquinez Fire District Multi Agency Mobile Field Force (80 officers) Contra Costa County Search and Rescue AMR (Ambulance) C.E.R.T. (Community Emergency Response Teams) American Red Cross Salvation Army Westcat Rotary Club of Hercules (Article continued 011 page 8.) Spring 2007 Herculean 7 �City Scene Hercules Emergency Action Response Training (H.E.A.R. T.) • • • • Hercules Interact Students TeenIYouth Council Members John Muir Hospital Nurses West Contra Costa Unified School District While the simulated incidents on Railroad Avenue were iaking place, the City of Hercules activated its Emergency Operation Center (EOC) and conducted a shift change halfWay through the drill. The two EOC teams consisted of city staff and various representatives from mutual aid agencies. Hercules Middle/High School, Lupine Hills Elementary, Hanna Ranch Elementary and Ohlone Elementary held on-site drills. The middle/high school and Ohlone Elementary held fire drills, while Hanna Ranch and Lupine Hills conducted full scale earthquake drills with evacuations. Hanna Ranch evacuated a class ono students and teachers to the Swim Center. At various sites, there were evaluators from the CCC Office of Emergency Services, RHFD and the City of Hercules. Councilman Joseph Gonzales of South EI Monte, California heard about the drill and flew here to be an observer. Critique teams were established and will submit their evaluation ofthe drill. The evaluation will encompass the communications, equipment, training issues and accountability of personnel and resources. The after action reports will be submitted to the City Manager by the end of January. 8 Spring 2007 Herculean �City Scene Rodeo-Hercules Christmas Coalition Christmas Coalition Serves The Community The Rodeo-Hercules Christmas Coalition enjoyed an excellent holiday season in December, 2006. The Coalition, which is supported by local businesses, public agencies, churches, civic clubs, community groups and Chambers of Commerce, distributes food and gifts to families in need during the Christmas season. This was the 10'" year that the Coalition has provided this resource to the community. Members of the Coalition are consistently involved in fundrai sing and seek donations for tbe program during the year. Donation barrel s are placed in local schools, the Hercules Police Department, Hercules City Hall, and the Rodeo Hercules Fire Station, so the public can donate food and gifts. The Conoco Phillips Refinery was a major donor to the Coalition and also provided a room for meetings and support services for the distribution. During the 2006 season, 220 complete turkey dinners were provided to families in Hercules and Rodeo, and approximately 800 gifts were distributed to local children. The Coalition also donated several hundred toys to the United States Marine Corps "Toys for Tots" program, and a large amount of turkeys, canned goods, and other food items were given to the Contra Costa County food program. According to 2006 Chairman Bill Ridle, "Our tenth anniversary campaign was an enormous success. Everybody pitched in to get the job done, and we had a bunch of fun at the same time." The Christmas Coalition is an excellent example of how a local group can provide a service that ultimately branches out and touches an extremely wide circle of participants. Contributions are accepted throughout the year, and can be mailed to The Christmas Coalition, P.O. Box 414, Rodeo, CA 94572. Those interested in volunteering for the 2007 season can email christmascoalition@ix.netcom.com to be notified when the campaign begins. FREE l! Hercule, New, Website Go to: hercule,bythebaynew,.com for: 1. Upcoming Calendar Event, & Notice, 2. Local Merchant, & Di,count Coupons 3. Garage Sale, - or Item, for Sale 4. ImportantWeb Links 5. Recipe Exchange 6. Job Po,ting' 7. Free Classified Ad, 8. Phone & Web,ite Directory 9. Game, & Puzzle, 10. Recently Sold Home, Sponsored Messner. Realtor Certified Re,idential Speciali,t. 510·662·8494 Spring 2007 Herculean 9 �Code Enforcement Take A Bite Out Of Blight! Did YOIl know the City of Hercllies has a Residential Health & Safety and Neighborhood Preservation Ordinallce to protect and preserve the character and qllality of life in YOllr neighborhood? The City of Hercules would like to partner with its citizens to work towards a common goal of community preservation. Using the Residential Health & Safety and Neighborhood Preservation Ordinance as a compliance tool, and with property owner cooperation, staff will begin to actively pursue the most chronic cases in our neighborhoods . Please take the time to look at your property and make sure it is being maintained in a manner that is consistent with community expectations. Working together we can maintain our neighborhoods, preserve propelty values and take a bite out of blight. Please take a moment and review some of the issues we are addressing with the help of our Residential Health & Safety and Neighborhood Preservation Ordinance. Wllile this is not an all-inclusive list, it does address three of the most common problems city inspectors encounter. If you have questions about the Ordinance, what constitutes a violation, or its enforcement, please call (510) 799-8244. Residential ParkinglVehicie Repair: Motor vehicles must be parked on a paved surface, have a current registration and be in operating condition. No vehicle may obstruct the sidewalk. No vehicle may be parked on a residential street for more than 72 hours. Vehicle repairs are restricted to vehicles on paved surfaces, and registered to someone living in the residence. The performance of major repairs cannot be in a location visible to the street extending beyond 72 hours. Garbage, Trasb, Junk and Debris: Accumulating items such as; vehicle parts, inoperative vehicles, scrap materials, appliances, furniture, containers, packing materials, boxes, plant cuttings, dirt, sand, gravel, concrete, lumber or other construction materials, rubbish accumulated on sidewalks, in gutters, or on driveways or any other items that renders the property unsightly constitutes unlawful storage and must be removed. Excessive amounts of grease, oil, pooled 1 0 Spring 2007 Herculean petroleum, or lubricant water cannot be accmnulated on paved surfaces. Trash containers must have secure titting lids and cannot allow trash to overflow. Every property must have regular and adequate trash pick-up service. LandscapinglVegetation/Fences: Maintaining dead, decayed, diseased or hazardous trees or other vegetation, overgrown vegetation likely to harbor rats, vermin and other nuisances, failing to manage or maintain slopes, maintenance of street trees that infringe on the public right-of-way, the lack of erosion protection measures or the growth of vegetation in such a manner as to restrict/inhibit any natural creek or stream bed or storm and flood waters. Fences or other structures, that are sagging, leaning, fallen, decayed, extending into the right-of -way or are unsafe need to be repaired/removed. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE WITH ANY OF THESE ITEMS IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD, PLEASE PHONE (510) 799-8244. The City of HerclIles Wants To Partner with YOII in Maintaining the Qllality of YOllr Neighborhood �Building Division When Is A Permit Required? One ofthe most common questions posed to building division staffin any jurisdiction including the City of Hercules is, "when is a pennit required?" Actually, most work requires a pennit. 120 square feet offloor area. (pleasecaU the Planning Division at 510-245-6529 to ensure the location of the structure meets their requirements) o The Uniform Building Code requires that no building or structure regulated by the Code shall be erected, constructed, altered, repaired, removed, improved, converted or be demolished without first obtaining a separate permit for each building or structure. As you can see, there are not many projects that would not require a pennit. Fences not over 6 feet in height o Painting o Carpeting This is not an all inclusive list. Please call the City of Hercules Building Division at51O-799-8244 to see ifyour project will require a pennit. The following is a sample of some ofthe items that require a pennit: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Coven;d Patios Retaining Walls Room Additions Window Replacement Solar Panels Indoor/Outdoor Spas and Hot Tubs Swimming Pools Reroof of Structures Electrical Work Plumbing Work Heating!Air Conditioning Sewer Replacement Water Softeners Water Heater Replacement Some examples of work not requiring a pennit: o Richmond Sanitary Services offers two (2) free additional refuse pickups each year. F or more information or to schedule a pick up, please call: Richmond Sanitary Services Residential Customer Service (510) 262-1610 One story detached accessory structures used as tool andlor storage sheds or playhouses under Spring 2007 Herculean 11 �Public Safety Hercules Police Department \,\£RCULES POLICE Hercules Police Explorers :;··.·· e· '~', • 'r' On January 13-14,2007 the Hercules Police Department Explorers competed in the annual Police Explorer Tactical Competition in Chandler, Arizona. This competition is based on the Explorers working together towards solving problems through teamwork and tactics. The Explorers, ages 14-20 years old, competed in one of the largest Explorer events where over 700 Explorers from fifty seven explorer posts participated. The Explorers trained every Saturday beginning in October and continued through December 2006. the last member completes the obstacles, the entire team has to carry that member to the finish line. This was an amazing feat since the competing Explorers knocked off eleven second from their original time. The final Explorer trophy received was third place in "Hostage Rescue". This event required excellent team work that enabled the team to move through the residence quickly and with noise discipline. The objective was to rescue a hostage from an armed suspect. According to the evaluators, the Hercules Team was "swift in their movements and tactically sound". In the other events, the Explorers received high scores and compliments for their teamwork and tactics. On all of the scenarios, Captain Kristina Foster received high praises for her leadership ability by holding a proper and informative team briefing. She was also praised on her ability to lead her team and focus on the objectives at hand. Many spirit coins were received for the team and individual's efforts to succeed and never giving up. The finale of this event was when Officer Thomas Koeppe competed in the three mile run where he won a fifth place trophy in the Advisors category. As a result of their commitment and hard work, the Hercules Police Explorers received the following awards. Corporal Jessica Miller won a first trophy as the top female to complete the Tactical Obstacle Course with the fastest time. Captain Kristina Foster won the third place trophy in the same event. While althe same obstacle course, Sergeant Anthony Craig took a first place trophy for the fastest male to complete tbis rigorous course. Lieutenant John Paul Judan, Sergeant Jerry Thompson, Sergeant Anthony Craig, Corporals Mark Lopez and Jessica Miller took a second place trophy in the Tactical Relay Race. This event requires each member to work their way through various obstacles while carrying a weighted military type backpack. After 1 2 Spring 2007 Herculean This competition was physically and mentally challenging. Upon review oftheir performance, the Explorers identified many positive areas and areas that needed some improvement. They also acknowledged that their accomplishments in this year's competition were more in the physical agility events, a significant improvement of previous years. �Public Safety Hercules Police Department Mail Theft Prevention Tips Every day, the U.S. Postal Service safely and efficiently delivers millions of checks, money orders, credit cards and other valuable items. Unfortunately, such items of value are also attractive to thieves. That's why Postal Inspectors across the country are at work to protect your mail. But with deliveries to more than 100 million addresses, the Postal Inspection Service can't do the job alone. Here's what you can do to protect your mail from thieves: I. Never send cash or coins in the mail. Use checks or money orders. 2. Promptly remove mail from your mailbox after delivery, especially if you 're expecting checks, credit cards, or other negotiable items. If you won't be home when the items are expected, ask a trusted friend or neighbor to pick up your mail. 3. Have your local post office hold your mail while you're on vacation, or absent from your home for a long period oftime. 4. If you don't receive a check or other valuablernail you're expecting, contact the issuing agency immediately. 5. If you change your address, immediately notify your post office and anyone with whom you do business via the mail. 6. Always deposit your mail in a mail slot at your local post office, or band it to your letter carrier. 7. Consider starting a neighborhood watch program. By exchanging work and vacation schedules with trusted friends and neighbors, you can watch each other's mailboxes (as well as homes). If you observe a mail thief at work, call the local police immediately, and then your nearest Postal Inspector. To locate the nearest postal inspector, log onto www.usps.coml ncsc/locators/find-is.html Spring 2007 Herculean 13 �Public Safety Hercules Police Department Protect Yourself: Don't Become A Victim Crime is most often a result of a person taking advantage of an opportunity. Often times, without the opportunity presenting itself, the crime would not take place. Let me give you an example: If you leave your bike outside the store without securing it, the likelihood of it being stolen is much more than if you locked the bike properly. You can double the odds of it being stolen if it is a really nice bike. 4. Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the keys in it. As a matter of fact, leaving your vehicle unattended with the engine running is against the law and you could be cited for it. 5. Keep your garage door closed. As far as residential security you should be closing all doors and windows and securing your home whether or not you are home. Yes, even ifit is a second story; yes, even if it is your tiny bathroom window that you do not think anyone could possibly squeeze into. No one wants to be a victim of crime. No one ever "asks for it". Some people are less conscious of their surroundings and take fewer precautionary steps, often throwing caution These security tips are nothing new to you. You have heard to the wind. Yes, some people are "easy pickings". Some them before. The trick is to follow them all the time! erroneously think all the warnings are for the "other guy". Others think that if they let their guard down "just this once" the odds will be with them, and they will remain · untouched by crime. Most folks would never commit a crime. The majority of people are law-abiding members of our community. It is said that less than 10 percent ofthe people commit 90 percent of the crime. Probably those 10 percent of the people spend most of their waking hours looking for the opportunities to commit crime. For this reason, it is imperative that the rest of us lessen our chances of becoming victims. While one can set up a costly alarm system or buy expensive locks, what we most need to do to prevent us from becoming victims is develop good safety habits. The following tips, if followed, might have saved some community members from being victimized in recent weeks: L 2. 3. Lock your vehicle's doors and windows. Take valuables out of your vehicle. Do not leave purses or wallets unattended ever, whether shopping, dining, working, etc. 14 Spring 2007 Herculean DID YOU KNOW? All Regular meetings of the Hercules City Council and Planning Commission are broadcast live on Hercules Cable Channel 28 and also webcast live on the City website atwww.ci.hercules.ca.us. CityCouncil meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month and begin at 7 :00 p.m. Planuing Commission meetings are held the first and third Mondays of each month and begin at 7:00 p.m. Agendas are posted to the City Website the Friday prior to each meeting for public review. �Public Safety Hercules Police Department False Alarm Ordinance Enacted False alarms have a variety of negative effects on the WILD TURKEY SIGHTINGS! citizens of Hercules. They divert police personnel from necessary activities and proactive patrols. The cost of Recently, the Police Department has received several police services for response to alarms, including personnel, calls regarding wild turkeys blocking roadways and fuel, and equipment, is a waste of resources. Dispatch chasing cars. Turkeys were introduced into California personnel are burdened with calls from alarm companies about 100 years ago and have since become weJland an increase in radio communications. And, emergency established in many parts of the state, including the response by police officers to false alarms poses a hazard Bay Area. Turkeys live in woodland habitats which to both officers and the general public. contain both trees for roosting and open grasslands for foraging and nesting. Local turkey populations have One statistic used to calculate the cost for dispatch services increased in size in recent years, with some flocks is the amount of calls that are generated in the city. An containing thirty or more birds. Turkeys are ground increase in calls for service also increases the cost of the feeders, and consume a wide variety of foods including city dispatch contract. Thus, false alarms not only have a grasses, grains, fruits, acorns, insects, and agricultural direct, immediate effect on costs, but also an indirect one crops. In particular, their fondness for acorns may when total calls for service are calculated in order to hinder oak regeneration in areas where they are determine the cost for oor dispatch center. common . 10 2005, the Hercules Police Department responded to 1593 alarm details. Of these, only 9, or less than I %, were the result of criminal activity. Due to this, the city enacted the following fee schedule for false alarms in a calendar year (January through December, inclusive): N a fee for the first or second alarm occurring in a calendar year; $150 fee for the third alarm occurring in a calendar year; $200 for the fourth and each subsequent alarm occurring in a calendar year. No charge is made for a false alarm if the system is under repair and the Police Communications Center is notified in advance, or ifthe alarm is caused by failore ofthe electrical or telephone service. An alarm subscriber may also request that the police do not respond to their alarms by completing a "no response" form at the police station. Many residents enjoy seeing these impressive birds, but they have become a nuisance in some suburban areas due to the damage they can cause by foraging in gardens and landscaping, and the dropping they leave behind. In many cases. these problems are caused or exacerbated by residents who feed the turkeys and thereby attract them to developed areas. Far from being a kindness, feeding wild turkeys actually puts them in jeopardy by altering their wild behavior and encouraging close contact with people. The most important way to help keep turkey popUlations healthy and wild is to refrain from feeding them. If turkeys begin roosting in your trees or causing damage to your property and you need more help, the California Department of Fish and Game can provide specific advice. For help with wild turkey control: The city hopes that this ordinance will reduce false alarms by insuring that subscribers maintain their alarm systems to the highest standards, so the Hercules Police Department can continue to concentrate their time and resources on public safety issues. California Department of Fish and Game Central Coast Region, P.O. Box 47, Yountville, CA 94599 (707) 944-5500 WWW.DFG.CA.GOV/REGIONS/REGION3.HTML Spring 2007 Herculean 15 �Public Safety Rodeo-Hercules Fire District 2007 Fire HazardAbatement This information is provided for your safety and protection. All weed abatement and fire hazard removal should be completed prior to June 1" each year. It is the responsibility of each resident and/or property owner to maintain his! her property in a fire safe manner at all times. Your cooperation in removing fire hazards on your property is a vital link in the fire safety of our entire community. The Fire District relies on you to lessen hazards around your homes and make our job less difficult in the event of a wildfire. Steps taken by you now will reduce the potential ofthat small fire in the back yard or open space from becoming a raging. out of control wildfire. 1. As a homeowner, property owner or renter you are responsible for the maintenance of the property upon which you reside. This does include renters. 2. Cut all dry dead grasses or weeds to a height of three inches (3 ") or less. 3. Remove or thin out over-grown brush such as manzanita, scrub oak, coyote brush, greasewood etc. Especially important if these are dead. 4. All areas between structures shall be maintained. Such as between any out buildings and your residence, or between you and your neighbor. S. Remove or trim back dead or dying trees and brush. 6. Keep trees and shrubs trimmed back a minimum or ten feet (1 0') from any structure. This is especially important for evergreens such as pine or fir. 7. Trim or limb up trees a minimum of six feet from the ground. This prevents what is called "Fuel Laddering" where a fire on the ground can gain access to trees and brush with little or no difficulty. 8. Do not allow combustible materials to accumulate on or around your home and property. 9. For those with exceptionally large lots, those with upward sloping rear yards, the following is a minimum requirement: a . Large lots must be maintained in a fire safe manner as per the above-mentioned guidelines a minimum of one hundred feet (100') out from the rear ofthe structure and a minimum of fifty feet (50' ) inward from the rear most portion of the property. To include the full width of the property. In many instances on large upward sloping lots, the fence at the bottom of the slope is not the property line. At the time of construction homeowners placed the rear fence at the base of the slope when in fact, the true property line is at the top of the slope. If you are uncertain as to the location of your rear property line the Fire District will assist you in making that determination. b. If at all possible with large lots it is recommended you maintain the entire area within your property lines. In addition to the above-mentioned items, you should clean your roof and rain gutters ofleaves, pine needles and other debris. If your are planning to replace your roof, do so only with an approved fire resistive roofing material. Avoid wood shakes and shingles if at all possible. The Fire District thanks you and urges you to continue your efforts to make our community as fire safe as possible. 16 Spring 2007 Herculean �Public Safety Rodeo-Hercules Fire District The Truth About Fire Escape Planning This information is vitally important to you and your family. Close your eyes. Imagine you are sleeping soundly when the blaring sounds of yo ur smoke alarms jolt you awake. Wbatdo you imagine happens next? If you're like many Rodeo & Hercules residents, you ' ll probably pictore yourselfjumping up out of bed and walking through clouds of white smoke, taking the time to gather the things you'd want to save from the flames . Not having a plan is a deadly mistake. NFPA estimates that 3,925 people died in fires in 2003 - including more than 3,000 in homes. If a fire strikes your home, will you be able to get out alive? Fire victims can tell you that knowing before a fire what to do and how to get out can be the deciding factor in whether or not you will survive. Here's what you need to do right now: Install working smoke alarms on every level and outside of each sleeping area. If any part of that is what you imagined, it's time you Develop a fire escape plan that identifies two ways out opened your eyes. of each room and a family meeting place outside. Make sure your plan allows for any special needs in your A real fire is hot, botter than any heat you've ever household. If everyone knows what to do; everyone can experienced. Sure, it starts small, but it grows and spreads get out quickly. quickly. The gases that are put off from the flames are Practice using the plan, at least twice a year. lfeveryone poison. They're also hot enough to burn your lungs. Take in enough of those gases and you're dead. And then there's · knows that everyone else is ready to exit quickly, no one wiJIjose precious time trying to help someone who doesn't the smoke that is put off from the flames. It's thick and need help. black and hot. [t spreads quickly through the building, Some stodies have shown that children may not awaken banking down from the ceiling to the floor; you won't he to the sound oftbe smoke alarm. Know what your cbi ld able to see through it to find the doors or windows. will do before a fife occurs. A real fire isn't Hollywood, its Hell. A late· night fife is no time to realize that you haven't prepared and have no idea If the unthinkable happens: Yell "FIRE! Everyone get out!" how to escape. Every home needs a well thought out, Move to your closest exit, and if you run into smoke, torn well-rehearsed fire escape plan - before a fire happens. and use another way out. If you must exit through a room with smoke, get low and go under tbe smoke to your exit. October 7- 13, 2007 is National Fire Prevention Week, an Don't take time to pick up belongings;just get out and help important annual educational commemoration that bas been others get out. Move fast but stay calm. sponsored by the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) since 1922. This year's theme has Sit down tonight and make a plan. Then take a few minutes not been selected but an escape plan is necessary for ill.! to walk through your bome and practice using the exits fires. What better time to remind Rodeo & Hercules you've identified. Choose a meeting place and memorize our emergency number 911 so you can call us once you residents of the need to make a fife escape plan? get outside. I've seen a lot of tragedy in my career and National data show that most of us haven't planned ahead. nothing could be more heartbreaking than to see a fami ly According to NFPA, only a quarter of Americans have suffering when the loss cou ld have been easily prevented. actually planned and practiced how they would escape a Take it from someone who knows. You need a plan. home fife. Spring 2007 Hercul ean 17 �Public Safety Consumer Product Recalls January 2007 Recalls & Product Safety News Familv Dollar Stores Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heater for Fire Hazard DEWALT Recalls Cut-Out Tools Due to Shock Hazard In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md., is voluntarily recalling about 81,000 DEWALT Model DW660 Cut-Out Tools. The cord wire in these units could be damaged internally, posing a shock hazard to consumers. Commission (CPSC), Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.C., is voluntarily recalling about 35,000 (17,000 with consumers) Oscillating Ceramic Heaters. The heaters can overheat and smoke, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC and USFA Sonnd Carbon Monoxide Alarm; As Temperatures Drop, Potential for CO Poisonings and Deaths Rises Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Recalls Christmas Mug Gift Sets In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Every year, winter storms leave carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning deaths in their path. As winter's coldest months arrive, with temperatures in some parts of the. United States dipping below freezing, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) are sounding the CO alarm. Commission (CPSC), Wa1-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark., is voluntarily recalling about 70,300 Holiday TimeTM Christmas Mug Gift Sets. The buttons could detach from the plush characters sold with the mug gift sets, posing a choking hazard to young children. DEWALT Recalls Portable Generators Due to Electric Shock Hazard Remote-Control Helicopter Toys Recalled Due to Burn Hazard In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md., is voluntarily recalling about · l3,OOO DEWALT DG2900 Portable Generators. A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) installed on the generator could fail to operate properly, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers . In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), ThinkGeek Inc., of Fairfax, Va., is voluntarily recalling about 1,600 Remote-Control Dragonfly King HX-242 Helicopters (also known as the Micro RIC Helicopter). The helicopter battery can overheat and catch fire, posing a burn hazard to consumers. DEWALT Recalls Cordless Reciprocating Saws for Fire Hazard Square D Recalls Safety Switches Due to Shock or Electrocution Hazard In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md., is voluntarily recalling about 44,000 DEWALT DC305 Model Reciprocating Saws. The switch on these saws can short circuit, posing a fire hazard. In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Square DCa., cif Palatine, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 27,600 General Duty Safety Switches. The safety switch can continue to supply electricity even after being placed in the "OFF" position. This poses the risk of an electric shock or electrocution hazard to consumers. 1 8 Spring 2007 Herculean �Public Safety Consumer Product Recalls Nintendo of America Initiates Replacement Program for Wrist Straps Used with Controllers for the Wii Video Game System In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Nintendo of America Inc., is voluntarily initiating a replacement program for about 2 million wrist straps used with controllers for the Nintendo Wii video game system. If consumers swing the hand-held "Wii Remote" game controllers using excessive force and accidentally let go, the cord connecting the controller to the wrist strap can break, potentially causing the controller to strike bystanders or objects. from overheating. Since the beginning of 2000, there have been 226 incidents reported to CPSC involving electronic game systems. From January 2005 through September 2006 the CPSC is aware of at least 29 incidents involving smoke or fire, and 71 incidents of overheating GAMO USA Corp. Recalls Air Rifles That Can Unexpectedly Fire. Posing Serious Injury Hazard In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), GAMO USA Corp., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is voluntarily recalling about 14,000 GAMO Air Rifles. The scope mount on these rifles can be installed incorrectly, causing the rifle to Clarion Recalls Vehicle Navigation and unexpectedly fire. This poses a serious injury hazard E nter tainment System Batteries Dne to Bnrn and Fire . to consumers. Hazards Stanley Security Solutions Inc. Announces Recall of In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Door Handle Locks. Failure Could Lead to Commission (CPSC), Clarion Corporation of America, Entrapment in an Emergency of Cypress, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 2,500 Batteries in Clarion N.I.C.E. P200 Navigation and In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Entertainment Systems. The lithium-ion batteries in Commission (CPS C), Stanley Security Solutions Inc., these units can melt or overheat posing burn and fire of Indianapolis, Ind., is voluntarily recalling 25 ,000 Keyed 5K Series Door Handle Locks. The locks can hazards to consumers . fail and the door cannot be unlocked from the inside. Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. Recalls Christmas Light posing an entrapment hazard. This failure could lead Sets Dne to Shock and Fire Hazards to the inability to vacate a location in an emergency. In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) , Hobby Lobby Stores Inc., of Oklahoma City, Okla., is voluntarily recalling about 2.3 million sets of Hobby Lobby Christmas Light Sets. The lights have undersized wires which can separate from the plugs andlor the light sockets, posing an electric shock and fire hazard to consumers How to Keep the Hottest Products of the Season Cool All Year Long The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is releasing information on how to keep gaming devices Spring 2007 Herculean 19 �2006 Winter Programs for Children at the Hercules Library Mother Goose Story-time Thursdays, 10:30 A.M. February &March For children ages 0-3 and their caregivers. Please join us for stories, songs, rhymes and tickles for the very young. Free; no registration required. Saturday, March 24, 2007 at 2 p.m. Irish Musician, Shay Black Celebrate the week after St. Patrick's Day with some Irish music and singing. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hercules Library Hercules Library 109 Civic Dr, Hercules, CA 94547 (510) 245-2420 Man & Tues: 12-9, Wed & Thu: 10-6, Sat; 10-6, Sun: 12-5 HTTP://CCCLIB.ORG 2 a Spring 2007 Herculean �Hercules. CA RED, TEARY EYES FROM SEASONAL ALLERGIES CAN BE SOOTHED Are you sneezing and congested? Are your eyes watery and red? Perhaps you have seasonal allergies. About 20 percent of adults and children in the United States suffer from allergies. It' s the sixth leading cause of chronic disease in the United States. Part of allergy suffering can include red, teary, itchy eyes or painful inner eyelids. This can be associated with seasonal springtime allergies or even summer and fall allergies. Red watery eyes, inflamed inner eyelids, blurred vision, a scratchy feeling in the eyes and sometimes a puss-like or watery discharge can also be related to cosmetic, animal or fabric allergic reactions as well. However, eye inflammation or conjunctivitis can have other causes and needs to be diagnosed before treatment begins. "Allergy suffers can have conjunctivItis, an inflammation of the thin, transparent layer that lines the inner eyelid and covers the white part of the eye," said Dr. Janet Chan of Bright Eyes Optometry of Hercules, CA. "Patients need to see an optometrist for a diagnosis and treatment. Many times, we can sooth allergy-related conjunctivitis with prescription or over-thecounter eye drops depending on the patient. However, we need to eliminate the possibility of other causes." For contact lens wearers, allergy season can present a more difficult predicament. Airborne allergens can get on your lenses, causing discomfort. Allergens can also stimulate the excessive production of natural substances in your eyes, which bind to your contacts and also become uncomfortable. "Eye drops can help relieve your symptoms and keep your contact lenses clean," said Dr. Chan. "However, certain drops can discolor or damage certain lenses, so you might want to check with your optometrist before trying a new brand for relief. " Another alternative for dealing with allergies and irritated eyes is opting to use daily disposable contact lenses, which are discarded nightly. Because these lenses are replaced each day, irritating deposits cannot build up over time and cause or heighten allergy-related discomfort. Optometrist Dr. Janet Chan has been serving the eye care needs of patients in the Contra Costa Conununity since 1999 when she joined Dr. William Wan's practice. "What attracted me to Dr. Wan' s practice was a particular comment he made," said Dr. Chan. Dr. Wan told me that he served several generations of families while practicing in Pinole. Dr. Chan hopes to continue being able to serve families in her new office location. Her practice, Bright Eyes Optometry (formerly known as Pinole Optometry), is located at: 500 Alfred Nobel Drive, Suite #138, Hercules, CA. Contact: Janet Chan, OD, FAAO Bright Eyes Optometry 510-724-1000 Web: www.BrightEyesOptometry.com Email: BrightEyesOD@yahoo.com Hours: Tues-Thurs 9:30-5:30pm; Sat 9-3pm by appointment only, Closed from 12-1pm for lunch. Spring 2007 Herculean 21 �------------- -- -- -- PS Prospect Sierra School is a place where your child will ... • Become an active participant in his/her education. • Develop a strong sense of citizenship and character. • Learn to seek individual excellence within a community setting. The Prospect Sierra community is built on authentic relationships and a shared purpose. MAIN POINTS OF ENTRY: KINDERGARTEN & SIXTH GRADE Please call for availability in other grades. We invite you to learn more about Prospect Sierra! 510.236.5800, K-4 510.528.5800, 5 -8 "In choosing a middle school, we looked for many qualities - strong academics, a well-rounded curriculum, a caring community with a focus on social justice, and an environment that provides openness and support for all children, including our multiracial daughter. Prospect Sierra demonstrates its genuine commitment to diversity by putting significant resources into attracting and sustaining a wide variety offamilies. We're particularly happy that our daughter has found the Students Of Color meetings to be a place where she can connect with other kids and comfortably explore issues of race and identity. Prospect Sierra is a warm and welcoming school for our entire family. The Lewis Family, 7th grade /I 22 Spring 2007 Herculean �I I �• CITY OF HERC ULES • • CO MIN G SO O N .. • • H EI!CU l WWW . SORIANOREAlTY. COM �1 As seen on TV!!! FREE! Electronics Recycling Universal Waste Management '"e. For More Information: WWW.UNWASTE.COM (888) 832-9839 Another Free E-waste event brought to you by Universal Waste Management, Inc. Where: Hercules High School (1900 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, CA 94547) When: Saturday Sunday March 1ih, 2007 March 18th, 2007 9:00AM - 3:00PM 9:00AM - 3:00PM DROP OFF IS FREE FOR ALL CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES!! Sponsored by the City of Hercules in conjunction with Hercules High School Universal Waste Management, Inc is a state approved Collector/Recycler of electronic waste materials Spring 2007 Herculean 23 �l Awards Dinner and Installation of Officers Saturday, March 31, 2007 6:00 PM Hercules Senior Center III Civic Drive Hercules, CA • Citizen of the Year • Business of the Year • Youth of the Year • Special Recognitiorf "'Recipients to be announced Tickets $35.00 Fer Ferson For information, please call the Chamber at 510-741-7945 24 Spring 2007 Herculean �Saturday, April 28, 2007 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. DOZENS OF HOMES! Maps (25cents each) will be sold at Hercules Library 109 Civic Dr., Hercules starting at 8 a.m. Info: 510-799-7281 or 510-724-7105 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Hercules Residents! All homes in Hercules are elig ible to be sellers. Register Your Address $20 by April 10th Mail this form and your check, payable to H5CA to PO Box 5092, Hercules, CA 94547 Funds raised by your registration fees support the H5CA Youth Ambassador Program Name._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Address, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Mailing Address (if different) A benefit for the Hercules Sister City Association http://tsllshima.home.comcast.neti (must be Hercules resident) Phone,_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ____ Spring 2007 Herculean 25 �An Old-Fashioned In Hercules --------~--~~-~----~~----- THEME: PROUD TO B~ AN AM~RICAN With Gratitude To Our 2006 Contributors Kel-Aire Heating & Air Conditioning Pro Media - Ultra Sound Radstons Office Plus Richmond Sanitary Service William Lyon Homes, Inc. L~ PARADE 10:30 AM Refugio Valley Park IN THE PARK __ _____ __ ~_~ _______~ Redwood Road to Sycamore Avenue to Immediately following parade: and beverages, and booths FIREWORKS games, food At dusk over the Hercules/Pinole waterfront - - - ~.- - ---- - , Event co-sponsored by the City of Hercules and the Hercules Chamber of Commerce Fireworks Co-Spo nsored by the City of Hercules an d the City of Pinole I For information, please call 510-799-7536 or visit www .herculeschamber.com I 26 Spring 2007 Herculean I �Recreation & Community Services Recreation Department Staff Directory 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules Recreation Manager-Child CarelSenior Centerl TinyTot Services........................................ .............. Marsha Reynolds Phone: (510) 799-8239 email: marsha.reynolds@ci.hercules.ca.us Recreation Manager-Recreation Classes/Facilities! Sports.................................................................................... Greg Dwyer Phone: (510) 799-8293 email: gdwyer@ci.hercules.ca.us Recreation Manager-Community Events/AquaticsiYouthrreen Programs ...................................................................... .Pedro Jimenez Phone: (510) 799-8228 email: pjimenez@ci.hercules.ca.us Administrative Secretary.................... . .... ........ Jenny Smith Phone: (510) 799-8230 email: jenny.smith@ci.hercules.ca.us Child Care Billing Specialis!... ................................. Lisa Coronado Phone: (510) 799-8287 email: Icoronado@ci.hercules.ca.us Sports/Facility Coordinator.. Phone: (510) 799-8295 email:bikeda@ci.hercules.ca.us Grand Opening Farmers Market.. .......................... May 5, 2007 Will Continue every Saturday from MayOctober 2007 TYC Senior Citizen Luncheon ..................................... May 6, 2007 T-Bird Car Show........................ May 18, 2007 .......... Brandon Ikeda 29th Annual Cultural Festival.. ...............................June 2 & 3, 2007 Aquatics/Concessions Coordinator............ .. .. Alexandra Johnson Phone: (510) 799-8229 email : ajohnson@ci.hercules.ca.us Senior Center/Comm unity Events Coordinator................................................. Phone: (510) 799-8219 email : janet. bewley@cLhercules.ca.us Citywide Garage Sale ................ApriI28, 2007 ................ Janet Bewley TeenIYouth Coordinalor.................................. ........ Janine Shaheed Phone: (510) 799-8294 email: jshaheed@cLhercules.ca.us Child Care Coordinators Ambra Bonham ..................................................... ....(510) 245-4803 Hanna Ranch Childcare email: abonham@ci.hercules.ca.us Robin Williams............................................................(510) 799-8259 Lupin e Childcare email: rwilliams@ci.hercuJes.ca.us Gwendolyn Windham ...................................... ... ...... (510) 799-8224 Ohlone Childcare email: gwindham@ci.hercules.ca.us Hercules Blood Drive.......................Date TBA 4th of July Event. ..........................................July 4, 2007 Family Appreciation Night.. ....................................August 12, 2007 7th AnnuaIT.Y.C. Haunted House........... October 26 & 27,2007 Community Clean-up Day................................... November 18, 2007 HolidayTree Lighting .............................. December 7,2007 For more info visit our website at www.ci.hercules.ca.us Spring 2007 Herculean 27 �Hercules Waterfront Farmers Market Grand Opening! :: Saturday, May 5th 2007 :: :: LOCATION :: Sycamore Avenue/San Pablo Avenue :: HERCULES, CA :: :: DATE :: TIME :: Every Saturday Mternoon 4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Calling for Certified Farmers Market Vendors We're looking for Vendors: :: Farmers:: Bakers :: Cheese Vendors :: :: Seafood:: Hot Food Purveyors :: Arts & Crafts :: To reserve a spot at the new Hercules Farmers Market, please contact Claudette Wade of the City of Hercules at 510.799.8234 or e-mail cwade®Ci.hercules.ca.us 28 Spring 2007 Herculean �SATURDAY, JUNE 2,2007 10AM-7PM SUNDAY, JUNE 3,2007 10AM-6PM You are invited to attend this event at Refugio Valley Park located at the comer of Refugio Valley Road and Sycamore Avenue in Hercules . • Entertainment • Children's Activities • Cultural Foods • Arts & Crafts • Educational Materials If you would like to be a part of this event as an Sponsor, Vendor or Entertainer you can get more information on the Hercules website www.ci.hercules.ca.us or contact Janet Bewley at (510) 799-8219. Spring 2007 Herculean 29 �HERCULES SENIOR CENTER BENEFIT THUNDERBIRD CAR SHOW FREE EVENT IN MAY OF 2007 .NORCAL VINTAGE THUNDERBIRD CLUB -GOLDEN GATE CLASSIC THUNDERBIRD CLUB ARE SPONCING A BENEFIT CAR SHOW FOR THE HERCULES SENIOR CENTER. THERE WILL BE AROUND 50 CARS FROM MANY T-BIRD CLUBS OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. -THE SENIOR WILL HAVE A CRAFT BOOTH AND WILL BE SELLING RAFFLE TICKETS FOR A WIDE RANGE OF PRIZES. DATE: MAY 19,2007 TIME: 10:00AM-4:00PM At Refugio Valley Park Hercules, California located at the corner of Refugio Valley Road and Sycamore Ave. in Hercules. 30 Spring 2007 Herculean �Rental Facilities FACILITY RENTALS Whether you are hosting a wedding reception, birthday party, or any other special occasion, the Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department invites you to share your precious moments in any of our available facilities. WELCOME! For detailed information on rental fees, date availability, and application procedures please call (510) 799-8291 . You may pick up a facility rental application at the Community/Swim Center during normal business hours. Reservations will be received on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations will also be taken no more than one year in advance, and no less than one month prior to the event date. The following is a list of facilities we have available: Foxboro Community Center: Located at 1025 Canterbury Avenue ..Maximum capacity of48. One small assembly room, tile fioonng, restrooms, large outdoor park area, tennis and basketball courts. This facility does not have kitchen facilities. Ohlone Community Center: Located at 190 Turquoise Drive adjacent to Ohlone Park Maximum capacity of 75. On~ medium size assembly room, tile flooring, residential kitchen, outdoor patio and indoor/outdoor restrooms. Hercules Senior Center: Located at 111 Civic Drive, adjacent to the City Hall Civic Center Plaza. Maximum capacity of 100. One large assembly room, indudes wood & carpet flooring, kitchen, lobby area, outdoor patio area with BBQ, restrooms and parking. Hercules Community/Swim Center: Located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Maximum capacity of 300. One large assembly room, wood flooring, stage, two multi-purpose rooms, commercial kitchen, lobby area, outdoor patio area, restrooms and parking. Community Center Gymnasium: Available for volleyball/ basketball rentals for private games of individuals or company events! Includes wood flooring, sports equipment, portable bleachers, restrooms, outdoor patio area and parking. Forgames/ toumaments insurance is required. Refugio Valley Park Gazebo: Good for outdoor weddings. Scenic VIew With easy access. Electricity available, rental does not indude tables or chairs. Woodfield, Ohlone, and Hanna Ballfield Rentals: Available for private or company rentals. There is a two hour minimum on all field rentals. Rental of the fields does not include sports equlpmentorfield preparations. NEW POLICY FOR INFLATABLE STRUCTURES AT CITY PARKS A reservation is required to use any Inflatable Play Structures (JUMPERS) in all Hercules Parks. Reservation permits and park site maps may be acquired through the Hercules Parks and Recreation Department (51 0) 799-8291. Inflatable play structures Uumpers) and their associated generators are only allowed in the designated lawn areas, from 10:00am through 6:00pm under the following conditions: 1. A maximum of two (2) inflatable play structures Uumpers) allowed per park per day. 2. They must be rented from a company that has a minimum $1,000,000 commercial general liability insurance. The rental company's insurance agent must provide to the City, prior to your event, a certificate of insurance that shows the City of Hercules as an "additional insured" for the park and then date of the event. All rental guidelines regarding use of the jumper must be followed. 3. You must provide adult supervision of jumper use at all times. 4. Inflatable play structures Uumpers) require electricity to operate. Please arrange with your rental company before the date of your event, the city does not provide generators or electricity. Where portable generators are used, please ensure that the generator and Inflatable play structures Uumper) are located within the designated lawn area. 5. The rental company must install the inflatable play structure Uumper) without driving a motorized vehicle into the park. They will need to use a cart, hand-truck or similar method oftransportation. 6. The inflatable play structures Uumpers) must be placed on the designated grass area and situated so that its entrance is at least eight (8) feet away from any object that might hurt an occupant who falls oul. The maximum space allowed for the inflatable play structures Uumpers) is 20' x 20'. For safety reasons, inflatable play structures Uumper) should not be located on hard surfaces (such as concrete). Be sure that you have en extension cord long enough to cover the required distance and do not plan to lay an extension cord across a sidewalk or pathway. 7. During anytime olthe event City staff may check your set-up and may ask you to move your inflatable play structures Uumper) and/or your portable generator to a different location, please cooperate with trem 8. Inflatable play structures Uumpers) are not allowed in parks ovemight. 9. In case of emergency or injury, call 911. The Parks and Recreation Department office hours are Monday through Thursday 1O:OOam6:00pm and Fridays 10:00am-5:00pm. Outside of these hours you can call the same number and leave a message. For problems outside of nomnal work hours please call (510) 799-8297 or (510) 812-7580, they will contact the appropriate party for response. If there is no answer please leave a message with nature of the problem and what park you're located in. Spring 2007 Herculean 31 �Classes PILA TES & UPPER BODY TONING (AGES 16 &UP) We will perform up to 25 pilates exercises each session as well as several exercises to strengthen and tone the shoulders, upper arms and upper back. For upper body exercises, students may bring small dumbbells, 3 to 5 Ibs., or exertubing with handles, in a light resistance. Students should wear comfortable clothing and must bring a floor mat. Location: ~ Fee: Min: Ohlone Community Center $46 Res/$51 Non-Res 5 students enrolled/Max is 15 11200-A 11200-B 21200-A 21200-B 31200-A 31200-B 41200-A Mon Mon Mon Mon Mon Mon Mon 03/05-{)3/26 04/02-04/23 04/30-05/21 06/04-07/02 07/09-07/30 08/06-08/27 09/10-10/01 6:30pm-7:15pm 6:30pm-7:15pm 6:30pm-7:15pm 6:30pm-7:15pm 6:30pm-7:15pm 6:30pm-7:15pm 6:30pm-7:15pm CARDIO KICKBOXING A fat buming high energy fun worKout that will make you sweat to the rhythm of exciting tunes, while incorporating easy to follow kicking and punching combinations. Time: Days: Senior Center $26 Res/$29 Non-res Drop-in: $10.00 7:00pm - 8:00pm Fridays 51501-H 51501-1 51501.J 51501-K 51501-L 51501-A 51501-B 51501-C 51501-0 February March April May June July August September October 32 Spring 2007 Herculean Location: Fee: TAHITIAN DANCE/AEROBIC CLASS Come join this fun and exciting atmosphere for both kids and adults in learning the basics ofTahitian Dance Movements while getting a cardiovascular workout at the same time! Classes are held every Saturday morning at the Hercules Senior Center. Location: Fee: Times: 'Hercules Senior Center "Ohlone Community Center $35 Res/$40 Non-Res $20 per add~ional family member & additional class rate Saturday 10:00am - 11 :OOam Ages 10 & under: Ages 11 & up: 11 :OOam - 12:30pm 7:30pm - 9:00pm Wednesday: Friday: 7:00pm - 9:00pm All Levels Saturday Sessions' 51528-H February 51528-1 March 51528-J April 51528-K May June 51528-L 51528-A July 51528-B August 51528-C September 51528-0 October Beginner/Intermediate Wednesday Sessions" 51527-H February 51527-1 March 51527-J April 51527-K May 51527 -L June 51527-A July 51527-B August 51527 -C September 51527-0 October Intermediate/Advanced Friday Sessions' 51531-H February 51531-1 March 51531.J April 51531-K May June 51531-L 51531-A Ju~ 51531-B August 51531-C September 51531-0 October �Classes HERCULES GYMNASTICS Planning a Birthday Party? Ask about our Tumbling Party Special! Matthew Silveria offers over 15 years of motivation and training experience to assist students in learning balance, coordination, flexibility and development in this non-competitive environment. ROMPER GYM (AGES 2 - 4) Romper Gym provides a playful and safe environment and assists parents to motivate and train their children to balance, control movement, and socialize in this upbeat experience. Location: Instructor: Fee: Time: Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $50 Res/$53 Non-Res 9:00am-9:45am 21526-A Sat 03103-03/31 21526-B Sat 04/14-05/12 31526-A Sat 06102-06/30 31526-B Sat 07121-09/08 (No Class on 08/04, 08/11, 09/01) TINY TUMBLERS (AGES 4 - 6) GYMNASTICS (AGES 7 & UP) This fun-filled class for advanced tumbling students. Emphasis will be on balance, coordination , flexibility and strength. Individual attention for learning of advanced moves. Introducing our new monthly pass system! Come to class at your convenience! Fees are good for a 5 visit pass! Location: Instructor: Fee: Time: 21523-A Sat 03103-03/31 21523-8 Sat 04/14-05112 31523-A Sat 06102-06/30 31523-8 Sat 07/21-09/08 (No Class on 08/04, 08/11, 09/01) KARATE Students will learn the basic fighting skills of Karate, self-discipline, self-esteem and confidence in protecting themselves. Now available is weapons training! Leam to use Nunchaku, Kamabo, and Sai. Must buy your own weapons Ihrough Sensei Garcia. If you are interested in atree 1month trial offer,just bring mention this ad when registering. Register now and receive a free uniform. Locations: This class is designed for children 4 to 6 years and leads students to learn stretches, rolls, balance and cartwheels in a playful and safe environments. Introducing our new monthly pass system! Come to class at your convenience! Fees are good for a 5 visit pass! Instructor: Fees: Wednesday Location: Instructor: Fee: Time: Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $50 Res/$53 Non-Res 10:00am-1 0:45am Thursday Friday 21522-A Sat 03/03-03131 21522-B Sat 04/14-05/12 31522-A Sat 06/02-06/30 31522-B Sat 07121-09/08" (No Class on 08/04, 08/11,09/01) Foxboro Community Center Matthew Silveria $50 Res/$53 Non-Res 11 :OOam-11 :45am 51529+1 5152S-1 5152S-J 5152S-K 5152S-L 5152S-A 5152S-B 5152S-C 51529-0 Wed Classes at Hercules Senior Center Thurs Classes at Ihe Ohlone Center Fri Classes at CommunitylSwim Center Joe Garcia $69 Res/$73 Non-Res Monlhly fee $41 Res/$45 Non-Res additional family members Beginners 5:00-6:00 pm Yellow Belt 6:00-7:00 pm Green Belts 7:00-8:00 pm All Belts Under 12yrs. old 5:00-6:00 pm Purple, Brown & Black Belts 6:00-7:00 pm 1sV3rd Fridays Kumite 6:30-7:30 pm 2nd/4th Fridays Weapons 6:30-7:30 pm February Maroh April May June July August September October Spring 2007 Herculean 33 �Classes Recreation Activities - For more information, please call (510) 799·8291 . ,. " ,,:':' ,::>:;L?.(:(:t;;.. YOUTH OIL PAINTING(AGE 7-17) TAEKWONDO (AGES 5 & OLDER) Have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and combine colors, and lights , shadows, and composition perspective. There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply information will be provided when registering. Location: Instructor: Fee: CommunitylSwim Center Maria S.c. Davi $43 Res/$46 Non-res 41521-C 41521-0 11521-A 11521-8 11521-C 11521-0 31521-A Tues Fri Tues Fri Tues Fri Tues 03/20-05108 03123-05/11 05/22-07/10 05/25-07120 08/07-10102 08110-10105 10/16-12104 . • - ~ ~ 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm Taekwondo is the worlds fastest growing martial arts sport in the world. The Korean martial art ofTaekwondo is so popular because of its unique style of kicking and punching, also combine with the fluid grace of a very mobile sparring stance makes Taekwondo the modern martial art of the future that can be enjoyed at any age or level. Location: Days: Ohlone Community Center Wednesdays Ages: 5 · 7 Fees: Time: Ages: Fees: Time: $39 Res/$42 Non-res $24 per additional family member 6:30pm - 7:30pm 8 and up $46 Res/$49 Non-Res $31 per additional family member 8:00pm-9:00pm ADULT OIL PAINTING Ages: 5- 7 Ages: 8 and up Have fun while learning to draw, paint, design, mix colors, and · 51506-H February 51509-H February combine colors, lights, shadows, and composition perspective. 51506-1 March 51509-1 March There is an additional fee for supplies. Supply information will 51508-J April 51509-J April be provided when registering. 51506-K May 51509-K May 51508-L June 51509-L June CommunitylSwim Center Location: 51508-A July 51509-A July Maria S.C. Davi Instructor: 51508-8 August 51509-8 August Fee: $43 Res/$46 Non-res September 51508-C 51509-C September October 51508-0 51509-0 October Tues 03120-05/08 1:OOpm-3:30pm 31516-8 41516-A Tues 1:OOpm-3:30pm 05122-07/10 08/07-10102 11516-A Tues 1:OOpm-3:30pm Tues 10/16-12104 1:00pm-3:30pm 11516-8 Come to our public stargazing program conducted by experienced amateur astronomers for the benefit and enjoyment of sky watchers of all ages. If you are a teacher, bring your class; if a parent, bring your children. If you are an amateur astronomer, novice or expert, bring your own binoculars and telescopes and share your knowledge and enthusiasm. Please no smoking or alcohol. And no flashlights without a red filter. Dress warm . For more information , please call (510) 526-5974, On scheduled evenings, call (510) 799-8237 after 7:30pm . PUBLIC STARGAZING You now can register at the comfort of your own home! Register Online @ www.ci.hercules.ca.us 34 Spring 2007Herculean David Harris, Lance Shaw, Walt Meadows Instructor: Location: Foxboro Park Fees: Free of charge! Dates: 09/16,10/21,10/28 , 11/18 Time: Saturdays at DUSK! 'Weather permitting! Partly cloudy OK! �Senior Services HERCULES ON-GOING ACTIVITIES SENIOR CENTER 111 CIVIC DRIVE (510)799-8219 Friends, Food, Fun and Companionship is what the Hercules Older Adult Program is all about. Join us for a day of activities or just come and relax for a while. You will be warmly welcomed by our volunteer staff when you stop in to visit our center. The Hercules Older Adult program and support services are available to adults 50 and over. Our activities and programs welcome participation by adults of all ages on a space available basis. These services include classes, day trips, nutrition services, health screening services, multi-cultural enrichment, and much, much more! We strive to ensure a physically and emotionally comfortable environmentfor all, as well as encouraging sociallzation with peers. Please drop in and say hello to our staff and volunteers Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MONDAYS TaiChi Computer Classes Low Impact Exercise Goodie Store Lunch TaiChi 8:00am - 9:00am 9:00am - 2:30pm 9:00am 11:ooam 11:45am 2:00pm TUESDAYS Tai-Chi Art Class Lunch Knitting Class 8:30am 10:00am 11:45am 2:00pm WEDNESDAYS MEMBERSHIP DUES: $10.00 BINGO!!!! Welcome Back Bingo!!! Come join us for a fun afternoon of Bingo at the Hercules Senior Center. Beads and Things High Rollers Card Club Lunch Yuei Ji Dance Class Tango Class Chi Gung Class 10:00am 9:00am -4:00pm 11:45am 1:OOpm - 3:00pm 1:30pm -2:30pm 3:00pm-4:00pm THURSDAYS Location: Time: Days: Hercules Senior Center 111 Civic Drive, Hercules 2:00pm - 4:30pm 2nd Tuesday of the month Bingo is open to the public. Adults ages 18 and up, NO MINORS PLEASE! TaiChi High Rollers Card Club Lunch Bingo 8:00am 9:00am - 4:00pm 11:45am 1:00pm FRIDAYS TaiChi Low Impact Exercise Bingo For Goodies Lunch 8:00am 9:00am 10:30am 11:45am 'Hercules Senior Center is the host to the C.C. Cafe Monday through Friday: suggested donation is $2.00 for ages 60 and older. For ages 59 and younger suggested donation is $5.00. Reservation must be made one day in advance before 12:30pm. Spring 2007 Herculean 35 �1 Senior Services DANCE! DANCE! DANCE! Social Dancing held on the 1st and last Friday of each month starts at 1:30pm until 4:00pm. Come and be a part of the fun and movement! Must be 50+ years of age and enjoy music! Refreshments served. Sponsored by the Hercules Senior Citizen Club. All types of music or bring your favorite CD! Location: Hercules Senior Center, 111 Civic Drive Time: 1:30pm -4:00pm A donation of$2.00 is suggested. C.C.CAFE All people 60 and over get out of the house and have something nutritious to eat. Live healthier, socialize and have a little fun while you're at it. Visit Hercules C.C. Cafe at the Senior Center, 111 Civic Drive, Monday through Friday at 11 :30 am. The big lunch is served for a suggested donation of $2.00. That's the best deal in town! Call (51 0) 799-8219 a day in advance before 12:30 pm for reservations. Your first meal is on us! Enroll with Westcat at (51 0) 724-7433 for free transportation to C.C. Cafe. Give it a try. You won't regret itl For "Meals on Wheels" contact Dolores Morales at (51 0) 499-3600. HICAP HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING ADVOCACY PROGRAM Did your HMO increase your monthly premium from $10 to $20, $30 or more per month? Having problems with a denial of payment by Medicare? Do you know that starting February 1st you can use your Medicare Card at participating pharmacies and save 10 to 47% on prescription drugs? If you want answers to these questions and many more, call and . make a HICAP appointment. Counseling sessions are free and confidential. A trained experienced counselor is available on the 1st Monday of each month at the Hercules Senior Center from 9:00-11 :00 am, call (510) 799-8219. FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE ELDERLY Free legal assistance for the ederly from Contra Costa Legal Service. The firstTuesday of each month. Appointments will be scheduled between 10:00am to 2:00pm. Please call for appointments at(51 0) 799-8219. ONLINE REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS: COMPUTER CLASS Computers are available with DSL for 50 + Older Adults for practice orto retrieve your email. Please call prior to using the computers. WWW.CI.HERCULES.CA.US CLICK ON "RECREATION" POOL TABLE CLICK ON "RECREATION CLASSES" The Pool Table is available Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Time: 1:OOpm to 5:00pm Free BLOOD PRESSURE CLICK ON "ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM" Get your blood pressuretaken by one of ourfinestRodeo lHercules Fire Fighters on the Seoond Wednesday of each month! Call 7998219 for more infonnation. 36 Spring 2007 Herculean IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL (51 0) 799-8291. �Ci1y of Hercules Summer Camps Priority Registration: April 30,2007 - May 11, 2007 Public Registration: May 14 - 25,2007 Late Registration: May 29 - June 8, 2007 Summer Camp Begins: June 18, 2007 Lupine Day Camp/Grades K-2 Lupine Childcare Center located at 1905 Lupine. Lupine Child Care is very excited to announce a fun filled summer of activities and events. In 10 short weeks we will have Ice-cream Socials, Magic Acts, Water Slides, Local explorations, and many other adventures. We even have our own "Jammin Jeannie" hosting the "Third Annual Wacky Olympics." We will be offering Aerobics with the children to their favorite summertime tunes. Don't take the chance of your child missing out on a summer filled with fun adventures. Keep their minds and bodies active during the summer! Ohlone Day Camp/Grades 3-5 Ohlone Childcare Center located at 1616 Pheasant. Summer Day Camp for children entering 3rd - 5th grade. Staff has planned a dynamic summer with a variety of activities such as hiking , art projects, sports, local field trips and weekly swimming . We have planned adventurous and thrilling field trips to Central Park (Fremont), Scandia, Water World, Lawrence Hall of Science, Adventure Play Ground (Berkeley), Golden Skate, Lake Anza and Lake Temescal (Oakland) For more information contact Gwendolyn Windham at (510) 799-8224. 'Please note that all childcare/summer camp fees are subject to change. All field trips are a separate fee that has to be paid in full at the time of registration. Five Day Program Core: 8:30am - 5:30pm Extended: 6:30am-6:30pm Three Day Program Core: 8:30am - 5:30pm Extended: 6:30am-6:30pm Resident $135.00 $148.00 Resident $81.00 $88.00 Non-Resident $169.00 $185.00 Non-Resident $101.00 $110.00 Hanna Ranch Planet Youth Summer Camp Grades 6-9 Hanna Ranch Childcare Center at 2480 Refugio Valley Road. Our friendly counselors will keep you entertained all day. If you're looking for the ultimate summer challenge come "Kick If' with us! Its the thing to do! We have a Fitness & Well ness Program, movies, arts & crafts, guest performers & entertainment, swimming, open gym, fitness center, field trips, sports tournaments and barbeques. $20.00 deposit required for each week reserved. Deposit is credited to weekly payment. 'Fees are subject to change. ' These fees are based on a weekly billing cycle. You will NOT receive bills during Summer Camp sessions. The $20.00 deposits are non-refundable for weeks that your child does not attend. There will be a $20.00 late payment fee for payments made on Fridays. All payments are due each Thursday prior to the registered week. Five Day Program Core: 8:30am - 5:30pm Extended: 6:30am-6:30pm Resident $188.00 $201.00 Non-Resident $201.00 $213.00 Three Day Program Core: 8:30am - 5:30pm Extended : 6:30am-6:30pm Resident $134.00 $141.00 Non-Resident $154.00 $164.00 'Planet Youth field trip packages are automatically included in the Program. No refunds will be given if you DO NOT want your child to attend the field trips. Spring 2007 Herculean 37 �gj'jj~IJ.1t UlGI1~llIiJl~ g~lI@Jlf~ OIId1lllJlLGJlr 9g-t1l.gIJ _lilllldl earr~ IrGrG~ The Before/After School Childcare program is io operation from September-June and serves children Kindergarten thru 5" grade. This is a recreation program that provides your child a safe, supervised and fun place to go before and after school. The children enjoy themselves with a variety of activities, including crafts, games, sports, a fun fitness program, clubs, cultural appreciation, and life skills. During the day a short time is allotted for the children to start their homework. The Childcare Programs are offered at Ohlone, Lupine and Hanna Ranch Childcare Centers. The following fees are effective for the 2007/08 school years. These fees are based on a Four-week billiog period and do not include holidays and scheduled io-service (non student) days. "Multi-Child 10% Discount for all Children's Programs - 10% discount on total program fees for families with two or more children enrolled in the same program. There is a $40 Annual Registration Fee for both programs. Fall Priority Registration: May 14-25, 2007-Forms available only at Child Care sites Fall Pnblic Registration starts: May 29, 2007-Forms available at Commnnity Center/Child Care sites Resident Non-Resident 6:30am-8:30am $131.00 $164.00 7:30am-8:30am $66.00 $83.00 Dismissal to 5:30pm $227.00 $284.00 Resident Non-Resident 6:30am-8:30am $80.00 $100.00 7:30-am-8:30am $40.00 $50.00 Dismissal to 5:30pm $136.00 $170.00 to 6:30pm $181.00 $226.00 Kindergarten Program These fees are based on a four-week billing period. Resident Non-Resident Resident Non-Resident �Legacy Nick Preciado Owner Hablo Espanol Homes 510-385-5395 Sothebys Rose Preciado INTERN ATIONAL REA LTY Broker 510-385-5359 rose@LegacyHomesSothebysRealty.com nick@LegacyHomesSothebysRealty.com 3700 San Pablo Avenue, Suite #5 * Hercules, CA 94547 510-724-4800 * 888-214-6647 Visit OUf Website at www.LegacyHomesSir.com legacy Homes Sotheby's Int'! 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Sotheby's International Realty® is a registered trademark Icensed to Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates, Inc. Equal Housing Opportunity. �Youth Services CI1Y OF HERCULES SEASONAL CAMPS FOR CHILDREN GRADES K-5TH City of Hercules offers seasonal camps throughout the school year, which offers your child safe and exciting activities during schocl breaks. Please come join us for fun filled weeks of entertainment, arts and craft, music, and games. For more infonmation, please call the site coordinator at the number listed. TEENIYOUTH SPRING BREAK CAMP FOR 6TH -10TH GRADE City of Hercules offers seasonal camps throughout the school year, which offers a "safe" environment with exciting activities. This years Spring Break Camp program is for 6th -1 0th graders. The camp activities include arts & crafts, indoor/outdoor games, sports, local trips and special projects. All activities and projects will be conducted with supervision by staff. Cost includes all supervision, supplies, transportation and local bips. Teen/Youth Spring Camp: Located at the Hercules Community Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Spring Camp is a fun week of memorable experiences. Camp Host: Janine Shaheed. For more information, please call (510) 799-8291. Ohlone Spring Camp: Located at Ohlone Child Care, 1616 Pheasant Drive, Hercules. Spring Camp is a fun week of memorable experiences. Camp Host: Gwen Windham. The date of this camp is from April 9 - 13, 2007. See below for days and fees . This is a 3 or 5 day camp only! The date of this camp is from April 9 -13,2007. Priority Registration : March 5 -16, 2007 Public Registration: March 19 - 30, 2007 Late Registration: April 2 - 5, 2007 Priority Registration: March 5 -1 6, 2007 Public Registration: March 19 - 30, 2007 Late Registration: April 2 - 5, 2007 Fegistrations for these camps are made at the Community/ . Registrations for these camps are made at the Community/ Swim Center located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Swim Center located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. 3 Day Program 8:30am-5:30pm 6:30am-6:30pm 5 Day Program 8:30am-5:30pm 6:30am-<3:30pm $81 Res/$101 Non-Res $88 Res/$11 0 Non-Res 3 Day Program 8:30am-5:30pm 6:30am-6:30pm $134 Res/$154 Non-Res $141 Res/$164 Non-Res $135 Res/$169 Non-Res $148 Res/$175 Non-Res 4 Day Program 8:30am-5:30pm 6:30am-6:30pm $151 Res/$161 Non-Res $161 Resl$171 Non-Res 5 Day Program 8:30am-5:30pm 6:30am-6:30pm $188 Resl$201 Non-Res $201 Resl$213 Non-Res Fees include local trips, and all program materials and supplies. Participants must bring a lunch to camp each day. Activities include: Arts & Crafts, sports activities Trip to the movies - Wednesday Bowling - Thursday Scandia Family Center - Friday Spring 2007 Herculean 39 �Youth Services i THE CITY OF HERCULES TINY TOT PROGRAM Make your child's first learning experience a happy and memorable one with the City of Hercules Tiny Tot Program. Our Tiny Tot Program offers 2 phases of learning adventures to prepare your child for th eir upcoming years in elementary school. little Learners: Age 3 (by December 2nd). This program provides socialization skills, self help skills, and fine/gross motor skills. This is a 2 day program that is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am-11 :OOam. (Child must be completely potty trained to be in this program, no pullups allowed) Pre-K Program: Age 4 (by December 2nd). This program was designed to prepare your child for Kindergarten. Your child will continue to work on their sccialization skills, self-help skills, and fine/gross motor skills, in addition to following directions and assistance with their writing skills. This is a 3 day program that is held on Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays from 9:00am12:00pm. (Child must be completely potty trained to be in this program, no pull-ups allowed) Both programs offer Circle Time Activities, Arts and Crafts, Story Time, Recreational Fun, Cooking Projects and some Academic Skills. For more information on thi s fun learning experience for your child, please call Robin Williams at Lupine Child Care Site at (510) 799-8259. Registration for 2007-08 School Year is as follows: Priority Registration: Public Registration: May 14, 2007 May 29, 2007 Little Learner Start Date: Pre-Kindergarten Start Date: Pre-Registration Fee: September 4, 2007 September 5, 2007 $40.00 (one time annual fee) Little Learner Program (lITH) 9:00am -11 :ooam $71 Res/$89 Non-Res Pre-K Program (MIW/F) 9:00am-1 2:00pm $161 ResJ$201 Non-Res 40 Spring 2007 Herculean BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM, THE. S.P.o.T. Keep on top of their grades!! THE. S.P.OT is just the place to be to get help with homework assignments and socialize with your peers in an exhilarating, fun, safe environment. Staff provides homework assistance, arts & crafts, sports and a variety of activities and events catered exclusively for 6th, 7th and 8th graders. For more information, please call Janine Shaheed at (510) 799-829 1 or (51 0) 799-8294. Members of this exclusive group will participate and be challenged with various activities: Homework Assistance Recreation Activities (Basketball, Volleyball, Cooed games, etc.) Arts & Crafts Weekly Clubs (Chess, Music & Dance, Crafts, etc.) Computer Resource Accessibility - Teen Resource Center Local Field Trips, Special Events & Activities Location: Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road , Hercules 2007-08 School Year Dates: Registration Fee: $40.00 - Yearly Fee in addition to the regular monthly bills. 3 Day Program 6:30am-8:30am 7:30am-8:30am Dismissal to 5:30pm Dismissal to 6:30pm $80 Resl$1 00 Non-Res $40 Res!$50 Non-Res $136 Res/$170 Non-Res $181 Res/$226 Non-Res 5 Day Program 6:30am-8:30am 7:30am-8:30am Dismissal to 5:30pm Dismissal to 6:30pm $131 Res/$164 Non-Res $66 Res!$83 Non-Res $227 Res/$284 Non-Res $302 Res/$378 Non-Res �TeenlYouth Programs NEED HELP WITH PRE-ALGEBRA, SUMMER CHEERLEADING CAMP 6TH-12TH GRADE ALGEBRA IiII & GEOMETRY? These classes are designed to meet the needs of school-age students grades 6th - 12th who are in need of advanced math homework assistance. Karen Wang, will provide the tutoring. It will be held 2 hours each session 1 day per week for four weeks. Students are required to take notes during each session, responsible for homework assigned, and given a test after each chapter. For more information, please call (510) 799-8291. Supply list for each class is as follows: Pencils, Erasers, Paper, Spiral Notebook. Get ready for high school cheerleading! Join our new Summer Cheerleading camp. You will learn stunting, cheers, dance, flips and coordinated arms movements. Have you ever wanted to be a part of a cheerleading squad? If so, this program is for you! Instructor: Location: 21617-A MonlWed 06118-08/08 (No class on July 4, 2007) Fees: Karen Wang Hercules Community CenterlResource Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road $126 (4 week sessions -4 minl15 max students) Fall Schedule - AlgebralGeometrylAlgebra II 11608-A Mon 03/26-04/23 6:30pm-8:30pm 11608-B Mon 04/30-05121 6:30pm-8:30pm 'No Class on February 19 & April 9th Summer Schedule - AlgebralGeometrylAlgebra II 21608-A Mon 07/02-07/23 1:00pm-3:00pm 21608-B Mon 07/30-08/20 1:00pm-3:00pm Fall Schedule - 3rd - 6th Grade Math 1161O-A Tues 03/06-03/27 11610-B Tues 04/03-04124' 1161O-C Tues 05/01-05/22 3:00pm-5:00pm 3:00pm-5:00pm 3:00pm-5:00pm Summer Schedule - 3rd - 6th Grade Math 2161O-A Tues 07/03-07/24 10:00am-12:00pm 21610-B Tues 07/31-08/21 10:00am-12:00pm Instructor: Location: Fees: Shantel Green Hercules Community Center $206.00 Res/$211.00 Non-Res 12:00pm-2:00pm T.Y.C. PRESENTS ... SUMMER 5 ON 5 CO-ED MID-DAY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT & HANG-OUT CHILL OUT DAY FOR 6TH - 12TH GRADERS! Need something to do during the summer? Well look no further! Come join the fun at the T.Y.C. Cooed Mid Day Basketball Tournament & Hang Out Chill Out Day at the Hercules CommunitylSwim Center. Hang out with your peers in a safe environment by participating in activities that include basketball, fitness center, pool table and much more! Location: Hercules Community Center July 20, 2007 Date: July 15, 2007 Deadline to Register: Time: 12:00pm - 3:30pm Registration Fee for 5 on 5 Teams: $25.00 - 4 teams Ticket Fees: $3.00 $1.00 - T.Y.C. members $5.00 - Hot Dog Meal Deal-Includes Hot Dog, Chips and Soda For more information, please call (510) 799-8294. ~ Spring 2007 Herculean 41 �! TYC ALL ACCESS PASS T.Y.c. PRESENTS SUMMER MEMBERSHIP 9TH-12TH GRADERS DRIVERS EDUCATION, BY SAFESTWAY DRIVING SCHOOL, The teen "All Access Pass" membership gives teens in grades 9th - 12th something to do afterschool. Hanging out with peers INC. in a safe environment participating in activities that may indude: Teen Resource Center (Computers, games, homework time, pool table, 1V), Open Gym Basketball , Fitness Cetner, Snack bar and Aquatic Programs. Come get your pass now before the school year starts! For more information please call Janine Shaheed at (51 0) 799-8294 or 799-8291. Monthly Membership: Time: Location: $40.00 per month $30.00 per month (TYC Members) 3:30pm-5:30pm - MfTufTh 2:30pm-5:00pm - Wed/Fri & Minimum Days Community Center SPRING EGG HUNT K- 5TH GRADE The City of Hercules Tye. , Inc. will sponsor the 1st Spring Egg Hunt. This event will provide a safe and fun environment for the children of our community. The TYC. teens will have many activities, such as Arts and Crafts, egg coloring, bunny hop, a pre-egg hunt surrounding the Hercules Senior Center, and much, much more! For more information , please call Janine Shaheed at (51 0) 799-8294. Location: Date: TIme: Fee: Code: Hercules Senior Center 111 Civic Drive, Hercules Saturday, April 7 ,2007 9:30am-12:30pm $5.00 in advance (TIckets sold at Swim Center) $7.00 at the door 11618-C The T.YC. members are looking forward to seeing you there! Come on out and support this wonderful event! Bring you children to enjoy the fun. Schedule: Ages 3 & under Ages4-5 Ages6-8 Ages 9 -10 Ages9-12 42 10:00am & 11 :OOam 10:15am&11:15am 10:30am & 11 :30am 10:45am 11:45am Spring 2007 Hercu!ean This Driver's Education class is prov ided by Safestway Driving School. Attendance is mandatory for all classes within a session to obtain a permit. Students are required to be 15 years of age or older (must be 15 1/2 years of age in order to apply for a learner's permit at the DMV). Pre-registration is required. Walk-ins will not be accepted. For more information, please call (510) 799-8294 or 799-8291 . Location: Time: Minimum: Fees: Hercules Community Center 8:30am-3:40pm Break: 30 minute lunch 20/Maximum 40 $95 Res/$100 Non-Res (Non-refundable) 21600-0 07/09-07/12 Session 1: Session 2: 21600-E 08/06 - 08/09 Deadline to register 1st session: 07/02 2nd session:07/30 T.YC. SUMMER TEEN APPRENTICE PROGRAM - 9TH - 12TH GRADERS The Hercules T.YC. would like to introduce a NEW Teen Apprentice Program. Teens will learn to write a resume, focus on goals to help provide enjoyable and rewarding experiences that foster their growth and development as a future employee. Teens will learn punctuality, presentation, dependability, positive attitude, integrity, honesty, friendliness, patience, and how to be a team player. Teens will work side by side with today's professionals at the Aquatics, Concessions, Sports, Office and Resource Center as a Teen Apprentice. Location: Dates: Days: TIme: Instructor: Fees: Code: Hercules Community Center-Resource Ctr 06/18 - 08/09 (9 week session) Mon - Thurs - Teen Apprentice training at designated locations. Tuesday -Instruction Day 9:00am-4:00pm (subject to change) Janine Shaheed $250.00 21619-A �TeenNouth Programs TY.C. & "SPECTRUM OF THE ARTS" PRESENTS ... SUMMER VIDEO PRODUCTION PROGRAM! TY.C. PRESENTS AFTER SCHOOL ICE CREAM SOCIALS 6TH - 12TH GRADERS The TYC. & "Spectrum of the Arts" is now offering a 4 week Video production program lfii1 c.) for 9th - 12th graders. Teens will learn video production and desktop publishing. Teens will also produce their own documentary production, and learn how to perform in front of a camera. For more information please call (510) 799-8291. Need something to do after school. Come hang out with your peers in a "safe" environment by participating in activities that include: Basketball, Fitness Center, Pool Table, Volleyball and much more! Tickets available at the Hercules Community/Swim Center. For more information please call Janine Shaheed at (510) 799-8294. ~ Instructor: Location: Fees: Time: Days: Anthony Dominick Hercules Community Center/Resource Rm. $126.00 Res/$131.00 Non-Res 3:00pm-5:00pm Wednesday Session 1 Session 1 11604-A 11604-B 06/26-07/25 07/31 -08/22 TY.C. &NEW CALIFORNIA ARTS & DEVELOPMENT (CAD) PRESENTS ... STUDIO RECORDING &MUSIC PRODUCTION! The T.Y.C. & "CAD" is now offering an 8-week Studio Recording & Music Program for 6th - 12th graders. Students will learn recording studio techniques, relevant acoustical studies, procedures and software for music composition. Students will get practical, hands-on experience in the studio with mixing, equalization, ProTools multi-track recording software, and other sound processing. The course will culminate in the students producing a compilation CD of their works and a performance show. Instructor: Tyson Fechter Hercules Community Center/Resource Rm . Location: Fees Per Session: $156 .00/4 weeks 11605-A Session 1: Session 2: $161.00/4 weeks 11605-B Session Dates: Session 1: Thursday Friday Saturday Session 2: Thursday Friday Saturday 06/21-07/12 06/22-07/13 06/23-07/14 07/19-08/09 07/20-08/10 07/21-08/11 11 :00am-2:00pm 9:00am-5:00pm 8:00am-6:00pm 11 :OOam-2:00pm 9:00am-5:00pm 8:00am-6:00pm Location: Ticket Fees: Time: Date: Hercules Community Center/Resource Rm. $4.00 Non T.Y.C. Members $1.50 T.Y.C. Members 2:30pm - 4:30pm March 14, 2007 NOTE: Basketball & Volleyball will end at 3:30pm . All other activites will still be available. FINANCIAL AID FOR COLLEGE The City of Hercules T.Y.C. is teaming up with Consultant Adoria Williams, who is now offering a 4 week program for graduating high school students who are interested in learning how to manage the financial aid process for college. ATTENTION 9th-12th graders, now is the time to start thinking about how to pay for college. These workshops can help you find available funding. Teens will receive tips on how to complete paperwork for financial aid, how the financial aid system works, how to find other sources of funding (i.e., scholarships, grants, etc.), and what to expect in your first year of college. Location: Fees: Time: Days: 11612-A 11612-B Hercules Community Center/Resource Rm. $126.00 Res/$131.00 Non-Res (4 Week Session) 4:00pm - 6:00pm Mondays Session 1: Session 2: 03/12 - 04102 04/09 - 04/30 For more information please call (510) 799-8291. Spring 2007 Herculean 43 �TeenIYouth Programs T.Y.C:S SPRING BREAK SANTA CI1Y OF HERCULES TEEN/ CRUZ TRIP 6TH - 12TH GRADERS YOUTH COUNCIL Why sit at home during spring break! Join the Hercules Teen/ Youth Council as they start spring break at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Don't miss the fun in the sun! Register now and enjoy your break on the boardwalk! Bus leaves the Hercules Swim Center at 8:00am, return at 6:00pm. For more information, please call (510) 799-8294. *N.o lunch is provided 52002-A April 11 , 2007 Registration Deadline: April 1, 2007 Fees: $60 TY.C. members $65 Residentsl$70 Non-Residents T.Y.C:S HOT SUMMER SANTA CRUZ BEACH BOARDWALK TRIP 9TH - 12TH GRADERS Why sit at home during the summer break! The Hercules TeenlYouth Council invites you to attend the Hot Summer Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk trip. Why sit at home! It's summer break! Join TY.C. as they start the summer on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk! Don't miss the fun in the sun! Bus leaves the Hercules Swim Center at 8:30am, return at 6:00pm. For more info., please call (510) 799-8294. *No lunch is provided 21620-B June 22, 2007 Registration Deadline: June 15, 2007 Fees: $60 TY.C. members $65 Residents/$70 Non-Residents The TeenIYouth Council is busy helping with Community Activities and Events. Our active Teens and Youths are demonstrating leade rship skills , teamwork through their participation in such events as making presentations and reports to our City Council and Community Service Commission. Some of the current citywide events and projects the TeenlYouth Council are working on are building a TEEN CENTER, The Senior Citizens Pre-Mother Day Luncheon/Fashion Show, TYC Haunted House, Summer Just Kickin' It LeadershiplTheatrical/Summer Camp, Annual Cultural Festival and much more. This successful program recruits active members from the Hercules Middle/High School and Hercules residents. If you enjoy working in your community and are great with making decisions for your peers, this is the program for you. All members must be 6th-12th graders, a resident of Hercules or attending the Hercules Middle/High School. If you are interested in getting to know more about the TeenlYouth Council, you may attend our meetings held at the Hercules TeenIYouth Resource Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 3:00pm-4:00pm (during the school year). Due to the popularity of this innovative group, we are currently enlisting City of Hercules teen and youth volunteers. HOT SUMMER SIX FLAGS GREAT T.Y.C. PRESENTS ... SPRING FLING AMERICA TRIP-9TH -12TH GRADE "GLOW IN THE DARK" BOWLING FUNDRAISER! The City of Hercules TY.C. invites you to attend the Hot Summer Six Flags Great America Trip. Why sit at home! It's summer break!! Join TYC. as they start the summer on the Great America Trip. Don't miss the fun in the sun! For more information call (510) 799-8291. 21620-A Code: Date: June 29, 2007 Deadline to Register: June 22, 2007 Fee: $70.00TY.C. members $75.00 Res/$80.00 Non-Res Departure time is 8:00am and will return at 6:00pm *No lunch is provided. 44 Spring 2007 Herculean The City of Hercules TY.C., Inc. invites 6th - 12th graders to come support the new Hercules Teen Center! This is a fundraiserto help raise funds for the new Teen Center. Please join us for a fun filled day of bowling at the Pinole Bowling Lanes. For more information, please call (510) 799-8294 or 799-8291. Location: Date: Time: Fee: AM F Pinole Valley Lanes 1580 Pinole Valley Lanes, Pinole, CA Saturday, April 7, 2007 6:oopm-10:oopm In advance is $15.00 (2hrs. + shoe rental) At the door is $20.00 (2hrs. + shoe rental) �Sports & Fitness potts & Fitness - For more informagolJ, please ca!1 (~10) 799-829~ ?,,_fl.t~t~~~ ~ ~ PEE WEE BASKETBALL LEAGUE 7-9 YEAR OLDS GIRLS ELEMENTARY BASKETBALL FOR AGES 10-13 The Pee Wee Basketball program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball, with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and reb ounding skill s, as well as improving hand-eye coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fees include the following : a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, one round of league games and a playoff at the end of the season, referees, and awards at the conclusion of the playoffs. The Girls Elementary Basketball Program is designed to teach and improve the basic fu ndamentals of basketball, with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills, as well as improving hand-eye coordination . More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fees include the following : a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, a round of league games and playoffs, referees, and awards at the conclusion of the playoffs. The league is open to boys and girls between the ages 7-9, with beginner to advanced skill levels. The league must have a minimum of 40 participants enrolled to run the league, and a maximum of 80 participants will be admitted. There will be a Parent/Coach informational meeting to discuss the rules and regu lations on Friday, September 7, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. at the Community/Swim Center. Please plan on attending this meeting. There will be four practice sessions offered. Depending upon which coach chooses the player will determine what days your practices will be held . Practices will be held on Mondays and Wed nesdays from 4:00-5:15pm , 5:00-6:15pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 4:00-5: 15pm, and 5:00-6:15pm. Games will be played on Fridays and on Saturdays mornings, with each team usually playing one game per week. All Playoff . games will be played during weekdays. Playoffs will begin on the Monday following the last game of the season. Game times and days may change, depending on how many participants are registered and how many teams are created . For more information call the Sports Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at 799-8295. Location: Fees: Days: Community/Swim Center Gymnasium $95 Residents/$1 05 Non-Residents Monday/Wednesday or TuesdayfThursday 31708-A 31708-B 09/10-11 /16 0911 0-11 116 The league is open to girls between the ages of 10-1 3, with beginner to advanced skill levels. Participants may be asked to provide a copy of their birth certificate at the time of registration. There will be an information meeting to discuss the rules and regulations March 30, 2007 at 6:00pm at the Community Swim Center. There will be four practice sessions offered . Practices will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00-5:00pm, 5:006:00pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 4:00-5:00pm, and 5:00-6:00pm . Games will be played on Fridays and on Saturdays mornings, with each team usually playing one game per week. All Playoff games will be played during weekdays. Playoffs will begin on the Monday following the last game of the season. Game times and days may change, depending on how many participants are registered and how many teams are created. For more information call the Sports Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at 799-8295. Location: Fees: Days: CommunitylSwim Center $95 Resident/$1 05 Non-Resident Monday/Wednesday or TuesdayfThursday 11713-A 11713-B 04/02-06/08 04/02-06/08 4:00pm-5:00pm 5:00pm-6:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm 5:00pm-6:00pm Spring 2007 Herculean 45 �Sports & Fitness TEEN BOYS BASKETBALL LEAGUE 13-16 YEAR OLDS SPRING BREAK BASKETBALL CAMP (CO-ED AGES 9-12) The league is open to boys ages 13 to 16 years old with beginner to advanced skill levels. The Teen Basketball program is designed to teach and improve the basic fundamentals of basketball, with an emphasis on sportsmanship and having fun! The program is created to introduce beginning participants to dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding skills, as well as improving hand-eye coordination. More experienced players should improve in each of these skills. League fees include the following: a team shirt, coaching staff, practice periods, a round of league games and playoffs, referees, and awards at the conclusion of the playoffs . This basketball camp for boys and girls ages 9 - 12 years old will provide a comprehensive fundamentals oriented basketball experience! Targeting youths in the Hercules community and immediate areas. Instru ction will include drill stations, classroom discussion and later incorporate scrimmages and game situational play. The camp will last five days and be limited to the first 40 participants who sign-up. Participants will be provided with a T-Shirt and a BBO on the last day of the camp. For more information, please call the Sports Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at (51 0) 799-8295. The league is open to boys between the ages of 13-16, with beginner to advanced skill levels. Participants may need to provide a copy of their birth certificate at the time of registration. There will be an informational meeting to discuss the rules and regulations on Friday, June 15, 2007 at 6:00pm at the Community/Swim Center. Fee: Community Center Gymnasium $75 Resl$80 Non-Res 21715-G Mon-Fri Location: There will be four practice sessions offered. Practices will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00-5:00pm, 5:006:00pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 4:00-5:00pm, and 5:00-6:00pm. Games will be played on Fridays and on Saturdays momings, with each team usually playing one game per week . All Playoff games will be played during weekdays. Playoffs will begin on the Monday following the last game of the season. Game times and days may change, depending on how many participants are registered and how many teams are created. For more information call the Sports Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at 799-8295. Location: Fees: Days: 21706-A 21706-B Community/Swim Center-Gymnasium 2001 Refugio Valley Road $95 Res/$1 05 Non-Res Monday/Wednesday or TuesdayfThursday 06/18-08/17 4:00pm-5:00pm 06/18-08/ 17 5:00pm-<l:00pm For more information, call the Sports Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at (5 10)799-8295. Spring 2007 Herculean 9:00am-12:00pm "EXPANDED HORIZONS" SUMMER BASKETBALL FUN! This camp "Expanded Horizons" will provide a comprehensive fundamentals oriented basketball experience! Targeting youths in the Hercules community and immediate areas. Instruction will include drill stations, classroom discussion and later incorporate scrimmages and game situational play. The camp will last five days and be limited to the first 40 participants who sign-up. Participants will be provided with a T-Shirt and a BBO on the last day of the camp. For more information, please call the Sports Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at (51 0) 799-8295. Location: Fee: Dates: 21715-C 21 715-0 21715-A 21715-B 21715-E 46 04/09-04/13 Community/Swim Center $75 Res/$SO Non-Res To be determined Mon-Fri 06/25-06/29 Mon-Fri 07/23-07/27 (Co-Ed 9 to 12 years old) Mon-Fri 06/11-06/15 Mon-Fri 07/09-07/13 (Co-Ed 5 to 8 years old) Mon-Fri 08/06-08/10 (Girls 9 to 14 years old) 9:00am-12:00pm 9:00am-1 2:00pm 9:00am-12:00pm 9:00am-12:00pm 9:00am-12:00pm �Sports & Fitness "! ~pprts & Fitness : For /1l.()!~ information, please call (510) 799·8295 :~y;!:~j:~&e;f)i~if- ADULT MEN'S BASKETBALL LEAGUE (COMPETITIVE & RECREA TIONAL) The length of each league will be determined by the number of teams that sign-up. The league is open to players 18 years and older. A minimum of 4 teams and a maxirrfum of 8 teams will be admitted for each league. Games will be played at the Hercules High School Gymnasium with times and dates to be determined at a later time. League fees include gym time, score keepers, referees, playoffs, and awards. Register at the Hercules Community/Swim Center at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. For more information, please call Brandon Ikeda, Sports Coordinator at (51 0) 799-8295. Hercules High School 1900 Refugio Valley Road $600 per team, plus an additional $5 for each non-resident player Thursday Location: Fees: Days: 1imes: 21111-A 6:15pm,~15pm,8:15pm,9:15pm 03/15 Thursday 6:15pm-l0:15pm PEE-WEE TENNIS Pee-Wee Tennis is a comprehensive program designed to introduce children ages 4-6 to the game of tennis in a fun and rewarding way. By tailoring the equipment and size of the playing courts to the size, needs and athletic ability of children, the Pee-Wee Tennis program allows to learn the sport quickly and to have fun. Students must provide their own 21 inch racket. A minimum of 3 participants must be enrolled in order for the lesson to run. For more information , please call Brandon Ikeda , Sports Coordinator, at (510) 799-8295. 11705-C 11705.0 11705-E . 1170S.F 117os.G 11705-H 11705-1 11705-J Location: Fees: Tues Tues Tues Tues Tues Tues Tues Tues 03/06-03/27 04/03-04/24 05/08-05129 06/0s.Q6126 07/10-07/31 08l07.()8f28 09/04-00/25 10102-10123 Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $46 Res/$51 Non-Res 3:30pm-4:00pm 3:30pm-4:00pm 3:30pm-4:00pm 3:30pm-4:00pm 3:30pm-4:00pm 3:30pm-4:00pm 3:30pm-4:00pm 3:30pm-4:00pm INDIVIDUAL TENNIS LESSONS All individual lessons must be arranged with the instructor and fees paid at the Hercules Community/Swim Center. The beginning level stresses instruction in the basic strokes: forehand, backhand, volley, overhand and serve. At the intermediate level, stroke improvement is still stressed and an added emphasis is placed on instruction and drills related to ball direction, court coverage, and keeping the ball in play. A minimum offour (4) classes is required in orderto enroll in individual tennis lessons . Location: Fees: 1171(}'A Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $31 per 30 minute lesson/$36 Non-Res $50 per 60 minute lesson! $60 Non-Res Sat/Sun DateslTimes TBA "Call to schedule date and time-- YOUTH & ADULT TABLE TENNIS This program is designed to provide competitive table tennis action for all youth/adults who want to improve their knowledge and skill of the game. The tennis tables used are approved by the U.S. Table Tennis Association and the International Table Tennis Federation. Join the crowd for this exciting program for an annual membership fee and drop-in pass. For more information, please call Brandon Ikeda, Sports Coordinator, at (510) 7gg.a295. Play is supervised by registered volunteers of the Hercules Table Tennis Program, Location: Days: Fees: Ohlone Community Center, 190 Turquoise Fri 7:00pm-10:00pm Sat 1O:OOam- 4:00pm Adult Res $20/Non-Res $25 Youth Res $10/Non-Res $15 Annual Pre-Registration Membership Fee: 51559-A 51559-J 51559-K 51559-L 51559-A 51559-B 51559-C 51559-0 51559-E 51559-F 51559-G Adults $20 Youth $10 Pre-Reg March April May June July August September October November December (fee covers four lessons) Spring 2007 Herculean 47 �Sports & Fitness TENNIS CLASSES TENNIS CAMP Lessons at several levels will be offered by long time local teaching pro Amado Lozano_ Students will play points and matches against one another, discuss conditioning and the potential for entering tournaments_ A minimum of 3 participants must be enrolled for the lesson to run. For more information, please ca ll Brandon Ikeda, Sports Coordinator, at (51 0) 799--8295. Location: Fees: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $65 Res/$70 Non-Res (fee covers four lessons) Beginner (Ages 7-14) 11701-C Mon 11701-D Mon 11701-E Mon 11701-F Mon 11701-G Mon 11701-H Mon 11701-1 Mon 03/05-03/26 04/02-04/23 05/07-05/28 06/04-06/25 07/09-07/30 08/06-08/27 09/03-09/24 (Ages 14 and up) 11702-C Mon 11702-D Mon 11702-E Mon Mon 11702-F 11702-G Mon 11702-H Mon 11702-1 Mon 03/05-03/26 04/02-04/23 05/07-05/28 06/04-06/25 07/09-07/30 08/06-08/27 09/03-09/24 Intermediate (All ages) 11703-C Tues 11703-D Tues Tues 11703-E 11703-F Tues Tues 11703-G 11703-H T ues 11703-1 Tues 11703-J Tues 03/06-03/27 04/03-04/24 05/08-05/29 06/06-06/27 07/10-07/31 08/07-08/28 09/04-09/25 10/02-10/23 3:30pm-4:30pm 3:30pm-4:30pm 3:30pm-4:30pm 3:30pm-4:30pm 3:30pm-4:30pm 3:30pm-4:30pm 3:30pm-4:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm Lessons at several levels will be offered by long time local teaching pro Amado Lozano. The beginning level stresses instruction in the basic strokes: forehand , backhand, volley, overhand and serve. At the intermediate level , stroke improvement is still stressed and an added emphasis is placed on instruction and drills related to ball direction, court coverage, and keeping the ball in play. Students will play points and matches against one another, discuss conditioning and the potential for entering toumaments. For more information, please call Brandon Ikeda, Sports Coordinator, at (510) 799-8295_ Location: Fees: Dates: Ages: Refugio Valley Tennis Courts $70 Res/$75 Non-Res 06/12-06/15 7 - 14 years old 24444-A Tues - Thurs 1:30pm-3:30pm BEGINNER BADMINTON (AGES 8-17) & ADULT (18 & UP) Students that sign up forthis new class will learn the basics of Badminton, including game and tournament rules_ Students will also leam and practice the following; form , shots, movement, game strategy, and sportsmanship, all while gaining physical conditioning_ Students must provide their own badminton racket (intermediate or advanced is recommended)_ It is also recommended that students wear comfortable sports clothing and indoor tennis shoes_ Location: lime: Instructor: Days: Wednesda~ Sunda~s 51533-1 51533-J 51533-K 51533-L 51533-A 51533-B 51533-C 51533-D 51533-E 51533-F 48 Spring 2007 Herculean Community/Swim Center Sundays: 8pm-1 Oprn/Wed: 7:45pm-1 Opm Norman Chan Sundays (Ages 8-17) - $24 Res/$32 Non-Res Wednesdays - $20 Res/$24 Non-Res March April May June July August September October November December 51534-1 51534-J 51534-K 51534-L 51534-A 51534-B 51534-C 51534-D 51534-E 51534-F (Ages 18 +) March April May June July August September October November December �Sports & Fitness Sport!§_~ Fitness· For more"~nformation; pJe"ase call (510) 799-8~~~~~k~'ff OPEN GYM PASSES The City of Hercules Community/Swim Center Complex has open gym passes available for residents and nonresidents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry, while the nonresident passes are fo convenience only and are set at the regular drop-in rate. Open Gym Passes are valid throughout the year. For more information, please call Brandon Ikeda , Sports Coordinator, at (510) 799-8295. Dynamite Pass 10 visits Adult $30 Res/$36 Non-Res Youth $20 Res/$25 Non-Res Avid Athlete 25 visits Adult $65 Res/$87 Non-Res Youth $45 Res/$59 Non-Res J AZZERCISE CLASS Jazzercise is a total body-conditioning program designed for everyone at every fitness level. Each 60 minute class of easy to follow fun choreography includes a gentle warm-up, 30-35 minute aerobic workout, muscle toning and strengthening segment with weights, and a stretch finale. The great cardiovascular workout with resistance training and stretching will increase your muscle tone, flexibility, balance, strength and endurance. The routines are choreographed to today's hottest music including Top 40 , jazz, coun try, funk and classics. Instructor: Location: Days: Fees*: Sandra Colonna (510) 223-7466 Community/Swim Center Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 6:30pm Sat & Sun 9am $12 Walk-in (good for one class visit) CI1Y OF HERCULES 9-HOLE GOLF LEAGUE The length of the league will be determined by the number of teams that sign up. All participants must have an established NCGA handicap. If players do not have a handicap, one will be assigned , and adjusted. Sign up at the Hercules Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road . A minimum of 8 two player teams and a maximum of 16 two player teams will be allowed. For more information please call the Sports Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at (510) 7998295. Applications are available at the Community/Swim Center. Deadline for rosters and fees is June 1, 2007. Location: Franklin Canyon Golf Course Highway 4 Hercules, CA 94547 Entry Fees: Green Fees: *$210 PerTeam, paid in advance *$10 per person to walk *$15 per person to ride 21888-B 06/20-08/15 Wed Early Tee Time 4:30p-4:54p 21888-C 06/20-08/15 Wed LateTeeTime5:00p-5:26p *FEES MAY CHANGE WE ARE CURRENTLY TAKING INTEREST LISTS FOR DODGEBALL AND FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUES. IF INTERESTED PLEASE CALL BRANDON IKEDA, SPORTS COORDINATOR AT (510) 7998295. • $95/8-Week Pass $40/month EFT or Easy Fitness Ticket Classes designed for ALL fitness levels *Joining Fees may apply Spring 2007 Herculean 49 �- - ----- Sports & Fitness MEN'S OPEN ADULT SOFTBALL MONDAY NIGHT LEAGUE CO-ED OPEN SOFTBALL TUESDAY NIGHT LEAGUE The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming it's annual Summer Softball League. The Men's Open Softball League is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 16, with a minimum of 12 players. The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming its Annual Summer Softball League. The COED Open Softball League is designed for men & women ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when su bmitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 16, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules and regulations will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. League fees includes staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1" place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum ollour (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules w ill be d iscussed at t he managers' meeting on April 27, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Communityl Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. Fo r more information call t he Sports League Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at 7998295. Deadline for fees and rosters are due no later than April 20, 2007. Locations: Times: 21708-A Fee: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Road and Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Rd The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules and regulations will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. League fees includes staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1" place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum ollour (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at t he managers' meeting on April 27, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Communityl Swim Center, located at2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information call t he Spo rts League Coordinator Brandon Ikeda at 7998295. Deadline for fees and rosters are due no later than April 20,2007. Game Locations: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Rd 6:15 p.m . 6:30 p.m. & 7:20 p.m. Monday 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m . & 7:20 p.m. 21708-C Tuesday 05/07-07/23 $550 per team, plus an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player. 50 Spring 2007 Herculean Game Times: Fee: 05/08-07/24 $550 team plus an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player on each team. �Sports & Fitness MEN'S OPEN SOFTBALL WEDNESDAY NIGHT LEAGUE CO-ED OPEN SOFTBALL THURSDAY NIGHT LEAGUE The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming it's annual Summer Softball League. The Men's Open Softball League is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee. Maximum roster size is 16, with a minimum of 12 players. The Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department will be forming it's annual Summer Softball League. The COED Open Softball League is designed for men & women ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fee . Maximum roster size is 16, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules and regulations will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified . League fees includes staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1" place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum offour (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on April 27, 2007 at 6:30 p,m, The meeting will be held at the Communityl Swim Center, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information call the Sports League Coordinator at 799-8295, Deadline for fee and team rosters are due no later than April 20, 2007, Locations: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Rd Times: 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. & 7:20 p.m. 21708-6 Wednesday Fee: $550 per team - There is an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player on each team. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules and regulations will apply. All umpires will be USSSA certified. League fees includes staff, two rounds of league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1" place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum offour (4) teams to run the league with a maximum of six (6) teams total. Rules and schedules will be discussed at the managers' meeting on April 27, 2007 at 6:30 p,m, The meeting will be held at the Communityl Swim Center, located at2001 Refugio Valley Road. Individual players are encouraged to sign up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information call the Sports League Manager at 799-8295. Deadline for fee and team rosters are due no later than April 20, 2007. Locations: Woodfield Park, 1919 Lupine Hanna Park, 2480 Refugio Valley Rd Times: 7:15 p.m . 6:30 p.m. & 7:20 p.m. 21708-D Thursday Fee: $550 resident team - There is an additional $5 fee for each non-resident player on each team. 05/09-07/25 05/10-07/26 Spring 2007 Herculean 51 �Sports & Fitness FALL CLASSIC'S MEN'S SOFTBALL LEAGUES MONDAY NIGHT LEAGUE FALL CLASSIC'S CO-ED SOFTBALL LEAGUES TUESDAY NIGHT LEAGUE In conjunction with the City of Pinole, the Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department is forming a Fall Softball League, being held at Fernandez Park. The Men's Softball League is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fees. Maximum roster size is 16, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules. All umpires will be certified. League fees includes staff, league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, utility costs, insurance rates, team registration (USSSA), shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1st place finishers during regular season play. In conjunction with the City of Pinole, the Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department is forming a Fall Softball League, being held at Fernandez Park. The Co-Ed Softball League is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fees. Maximum roster size is 16, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules. All umpires will be certified. League fees includes staff, league games , single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs) , umpires, utility costs, insurance rates, team registration (USSSA), shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1st place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum of 4 (four) teams to run the league with a maximum of 6 (six) teams total. Manager's Meeting will be held on July 27, 2007 at 6:00pm. Individual players are encouraged to sign-up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information , call the Sports Coordinator at (51 0) 799-8295. There must be a minimum of 4 (four) teams to run the league with a maximum of 6 (six) teams total. Manager's Meeting w ill be held on July 27, 2007 at 6:00pm. Individual players are encouraged to sign-up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information, call the Sports Coordinator at (51 0) 799-8295. DEADLINE FOR FEE AND TEAM ROSTERS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN JULY 23, 2007. DEADLINE FOR FEE AND TEAM ROSTERS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN JULY 23, 2007. Game Locations: Game Times: Fees: 11111-A Fernandez Park 6:30pm, 7:45pm, & 9:00pm $575 ResidentTeam Monday 08/06-10/29 There is an additional $5 fee per non-residential team player. To qualify as resident, you must reside in Hercules or Pinole. 52 Spring 2007 Herculean Game Locations: Game Times: Fees: 11111-E Tuesday Fernandez Park 6:30pm, 7:45pm, & 9:00pm $575 ResidentTeam 08/07-10/30 There is an additional $5 fee per non-residential team player. To qualify as resident, you must reside in Hercules or Pinole. �Sports & Fitness FALL CLASSIC MEN'S SOFTBALL FALL CLASSIC MEN'S SOFTBALL THURSDAY NIGHT LEAGUE LEAGUES WEDNESDAY NIGHT LEAGUE In conjunction with the City of Pinole, the Hercules Recreation In conjunction with the City of Pinole, the Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department is fomning a Fall Softball League, being held at Fernandez Park. The Men's Softball League is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fees. Maximum roster size is 16, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules. All umpires will be certified. League fees includes staff, league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, utility costs, insurance rates, team registration (USSSA), shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1st place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum of 4 (four) teams to run the league wrth a maximum of 6 (six) teams total. Manager's Meeting will be held on July 27, 2007 at 6:00pm. Individual players are encouraged to sign-up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information, call the Sports Coordinator at (51 0) 799-8295. DEADLINE FOR FEE AND TEAM ROSTERS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN JULY 23, 2007. Game Locations: Game Times: Fees: 11111-8 Fernandez Park 6:30pm, 7:45pm, & 9:00pm $575 ResidentTeam Wednesday 08/08-10/31 There is an additional $5 fee per non-residential team player. To qualify as resident, you must reside in Hercules or Pinole. and Community Services Department is fomning a Fall Softball League, being held at Fernandez Park. The Men's Thusday Night Softball League is designed for adults ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fees. Maximum roster size is 16, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules. All umpires will be certified. League fees includes staff, league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, utility costs , insurance rates, team registration (USSSA), shirts forthe champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1st place finishers during regular season play. There must be a minimum of 4 (four) teams to run the league with a maximum of 6 (six) teams total. Manager's Meeting will be held on July 27, 2007 at 6:00pm. Individual players are encouraged to sign-up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information, call the Sports Coordinator at (51 0) 799-8295. DEADLINE FOR FEE AND TEAM ROSTERS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN JULY23,2007. Game Locations: Game Times: Fees: 11111,(; Thursday Fernandez Park 6:30pm, 7:45pm, & 9:00pm $575 ResidentTeam 08/09-11 /0 1 There is an additional $5 fee per non-residential team player. To qualify as resident, you must reside in Hercules or Pinole. Spring 2007 Herculean 53 �Sports & Fitness FALL CLASSIC MEN'S SOFTBALL LEAGUES FRIDAY NIGHT LEAGUE In conjunction with the City of Pinole, the Hercules Recreation and Community Services Department is forming a Fall Softball League, being held at Fernandez Park. The Men's Softball League is designed for men ages 18 and older. Participants must register as a complete team and must have a team roster when submitting registration fees. Maximum roster size is 16, with a minimum of 12 players. The league is sanctioned by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and USSSA rules. All umpires will be certified. League fees includes staff, league games, single game elimination playoffs (top four teams make playoffs), umpires, utility oosts, insurance rates, team registration (USSSA), shirts for the champions of the playoffs and trophies for 1st place finishers during regu lar season play. There must be a minimum of4 (four) teams to run the league with a maximum of 6 (six) teams total. Manager's Meeting will be held on July 27,2007 at 6:00pm. Individual players are encouraged to sign-up on the players interest list for possible placement on teams. For more information, call the Sports Coordinator at (51 0) 799-8295. TENNIS FACILITIES AVAILABLE! Tennis Court Rules and Regulations signs are posted at all City tennis facilities. These tennis facilities are available to the public by rental permit or on a first-come, first-serve basis. Hours and Fees Refugio Valley Tennis Complex: Refugio Valley Road & Pheasant Drive Weekday Weekend $6 Res/$7 Non-Res per hour/per oourt $9 Res/$1 0 Non-Res per hour/per court Except Mondays & Tuesdays from 3 to 7 pm and Saturdays 3 to 5 pm for City Lessons Foxboro Tennis Courts: 1025 Canterbury Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Woodfield Tennis Courts: 1919 Lupine Daily 7 a.m. to dusk Tennis Court Reservations Tennis court reservations are available to Hercules residents only; there is a one-hour minimum on all tennis oourt facilities. Reservations are accepted al the Community/Swim Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Road. For more information, please call (510) 799-8295. Tournament Play: DEADLINE FOR FEE AND TEAM ROSTERS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN JULY 23, 2007. Game Locations: Game Times: Fees: 11111D Femandez Park 6:30pm, 7:45pm, & 9:00pm $575 Resident Team Friday 08/10-11/02 There is an additional $5 fee per non-residential team player. To qualify as resident, you must reside in Hercules or Pinole. 54 Spring 2007 Herculean Recognized Community Organization $9/hour/court Private Organizations $16 Res/$18 Non-Res per hour/court Commercial Use $15 per hour/court Court Rules And Regulations: 1. Tennis shoes must be worn 2. Courts are available on a first come, first serve basis or by reservation 3. Drop-in play is limited to one hour and fifteen minutes 4. Waiting players must be present to hold position for play 5. Court reservations pre-empt non-reserved oourt play 6. City sponsored programs have priority 7. No food on tennis courts 8. No bike riding, roller skating or skateboarding on tennis courts 9. City sponsored lessons ONLY, no public instruction. 10. Tennis Tournaments by permit ONLY! 11 . Tennis Court Rules And Regulations Will Be Enforced 12. No alcoholic beverages allowed at any park or courts. Call 799-8291 for further information. �.. • WWW .JUNSORIAO.COM ��Sports & Fitness Spotts & Fitness; For more information, please call (510) 799-8295 i- "> --~,<.. ~ ~ HERCULES FITNESS CENTER The City of Hercules Community/Swim Center welccmes you to our Fitness Center! Our center is conveniently located at the Hercules Community/Swim Center, and is available for both residents and non-residents. Our fitness center has a variety of equipment such as: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Treachnills 2 Cross Trainers 2 Bikes 1 Stairmaster Smith Machine InclinelDecline Benches Dumbell Set (5 -75Ibs.) Lat PulldownlRow Combo Leg Ext/Curl Combo Bicep/Tricep Combo Multi-Press Machine ~ ""':", - ';'~W{t;e¥~ij% ~~,- ADULT OPEN GYM BASKETBALL/VOLLEYBALL Open gym periods are ongoing. Players, beginners to advanced, are encouraged to drop in. Come on down for an energetic game of Basketball or Volleyball!! Location: Fee: Gymnasium,2001 Refugio Valley Road $3.50 Res/$4 Non-Res per adult $2.50 Resl$3 Non-Res per youth Adult Open Gym Basketball Mon Adult B'ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16 yrs & up Adult Open Gym Volleyball Tues Adult V'Ball 7:45-10:00 pm 16 yrs & up Youth Open Gym Basketball 'Mon-Fri Youth B'ball 2:30pm-4:00pm 9-16 yrs (SCHOOL SESSION TIME ONLy) PASSES You have the option of paying a daily drop-in rate or purchasing a 10 or 25 visit pass. These passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced ccst per entry, while the nonresident passes are for ccnvenience only and are set at the regular drop-in rate. Fitness Center Passes are valid throughout the year. For more information, please call (510) 799-8291 . Dynamite Pass 10 visits Adult $30 Res/$36 Non-Res Youth $20 Res/$25 Non-Res Drop-in Rates: Adult $3.50 Res/$4 Non-Res Youth $2.50 Res/$3 Non-Res Avid Athlete 25 visits Adult $65 Res/$87 Non-Res Youth $45 Res/$59 Non-Res Location: Hours: Hercules Community/Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road , Hercules Monday - Thursday 10:00am - 10:00pm Friday - 10:00am - 5:00pm Saturday - 10:00am - 2:00pm Sunday - CLOSED 'Mon-Fri Youth B'ball 10:00am-12:00pm 1:00pm-3:00pm 9-16 yrs " Two separate gym times - subject to change (SUMMERTIME ONLY) BASEBALL/ SOCCER/ SOFTBALL FIELD RESERVA TIONS Hanna Ranch Park Baseball Or Soccer Field Corner of Refugio Valley Road and Sycamore Avenue $8 per hour Resident $16 per hour Non-Resident Woodfield Park Baseball Or Soccer Field 1991 Lupine Road $8 per hour Resident $16 Non-Resident Ohlone Park Baseball Or Soccer Field 190 Turquoise Drive $8 per hour Resident $16 Non-Resident Please call (510) 799-8291 for reservation information. Spring 2007 Herculean 55 �Sports & Fitness You now can register for classes/programs at the comfort of your own home! GYMNASIUM FOR RENT Now you can rent the Community/Swim Center Gymnasium for Basketball or Volleyball practices, games and/or business recreational games! The gym is available on a limited basis. Reservations will only be accepted with a completed application and payment for the hours rented. Applicants mu"t be at least 21 years of age. All contact regarding the reservations, fees, rental time and on site coordination will be arranged with the original applicant only. An attendant will be present during the entire event. Adult supervision is required by applicant during the event.Applicants interested in renting the gym are encouraged to view the facility prior to renting. The gym has a maximum capacity of 100 persons for a sports event. Register Online @ www.ci.hercules.ca.us . Community/Swim Center ;?:001 R ElfugioVaUeyRd . Hercules, CA94547 'Standard rental includes the main room with two (2) portable basketball units or two (2) volleyball units, portable bleachers and indoor bathroom . Advanced Payment Required Fees: (Two hour minimum) Booking Fee: $25.00 (Non-Refundable) $100.00 (Refundable) Deposit: $65 Res/$759 Non-Res per hour One day rental 3 or more days $42 Res/$55 Non-Res per hour CommLJnttY/SWlf!1 .~ter Fa" (51 0) 7ili'l-82138 'l! For more information, please call (510) 799-8291 . Attention local businesses!! The gymnasium is now available for public use for either Volleyball or Basketball, Monday through Friday from 10:00am to 2:00pm. 'Fees subject to change, with 30 day notice 56 Spring 2007 Herculean BY MAIL/ Corrtmunity/Swim Center <4:OQ1 RefugiO valley Rd. Hercules, CA94547 Ph9n~:(510)799-8291 �Aquatics PUBLIC SWIM The Hercules Swim Center is open to the public for playing, working out, diving, or lounging around the pool side in a beautiful outdoor setting. The Hercules Aquatic staff are certified by the American Red Cross and are fully trained in the supervision of aquatic activities, lifeguard training, first aid, CPR, and rescue situations. We ask that all participants of the public swim sessions be fully knowledgeable about our pool rules as listed below: , All entries to the pool and deck areas must be paid admissions, including nonswimmers and chaperones. , Children, 9 years and under, must be acoompanied by an adult at least sixteen years or older at all times. * Flotation devices such as inner tubes, water wings, noodles, air mattresses, etc. are not pennitted in the pool areas. Only Coast Guard approved flotation devices are allowed with adu~ supervision. * Full face masks, snorkels, and diving fins are not pennitted in the pool areas. * Diving toys, coins, water guns, etc. are not permitted in the pool SCHEDULE FOR PUBLIC SWIM: Weekday Fees: $3 Res/$4 Non-Res Adults (18 & older) $2 Res/$3 Non-Res Youths (1-17 years) $2 Res/$3 Non-Res Non-Swimmers/ Spectators Free for Children Under 1 year Weekend Fees: $4 Res/$5 Non-Res Adults (18 & older) $3 Res/$4 Non-Res Youths (1-17 years) $3 Res/$4 Non-Res Non-Swimmers/ Spectators Free for Children Under 1 year old Fall Public Swim schedule: 1:30pm-4:00pm SaVSun OS/26-06/10 SaVSun 06/16-09/02 1:30pm-5:00pm 1:45pm-4:00pm Mon-Fri 06/18-08/24 Capacity Days - On extremely hot days we anticipate reaching maximum capacity at which time the pool will be closed for the remainder of the day. On hot days we encourage residents to come to the swim center early, in order to ensure admittance. Parties who are not registered with the swim center will not be allowed to admit guests after we close our doors. We will not allow patrons to reenter the facility once the doors have closed. areas. 'NO FOOD ALLOWED * Public swim sessions are subject to early closure after the first hour of operation due to poor weather and/or if attendance drops below 25 participants. There are no refunds for canceled swim sessions. Attendance Policy - The swim center will remain open for the first hour of public swim operation. If after the first hour of operation the attendance has not reached 25 patrons the public swim session will close. If at any time during the public swim session the attendance drops below 25 patrons, the pool will close. 'Refunds will not be given if the pool closes because of lack of attendance. * Proper swim attire is required. No cutoffs and/or leotards or street clothing. * Pool rules are posted on the deck areas surrounding the pool areas and are necessary for the safety of an participants. Participants must obey posted rules and oral instructions from Aquatic Staff at all times. , It is requested that patrons be sensitive to the needs of parents to change their young children of the opposite sex in the locker room areas. Bathing Suit Policy - Only patrons wearing appropriate bathing suit attire will be admitted into the facility. We do not allow patrons to swim in jeans, cutoffs, t-shirts, undergarments, etc. Please ask the cashier if you have any questions on your swimming attire before entering the facility. All children under the age of 4 are required to wear swimming diapers, children under the age of 4 will not be admitted into the pool without a swimming diaper. 'Refunds will not be given to patrons who are not wearing appropriate swim attire. , No photographiC eqUipment pennitted. 'Swim Diapers Required! Swim diapers are available for purchase. No Food Policy - The Hercules Swim Center will no longer allow patrons to bring food into the facility. The Concession Stand will be open and soda machines are available. Weather Conditions/Lightning - If lightning is spotted, the swim center will be closed immediately! No Animals - Animals/pets are not allowed at the Swim Center facility. Spring 2007 Herculean 57 �Aquatics qliatic Services·-For more information;-pJease call (510) 799·8229 05/28107 07/04/07 09/03/07 Memorial Day 4th of July Labor Day 05/28107 07/04107 09/03/07 :~i~ CONCESSION STAND HOLIDAY SCHEDULES Memorial Day 4th of July Labor Day , ~". ".' '/IN"' " Public Swim CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED Lao Swim CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED THEMED DAYS DURING PUBLIC SWIM 05/26/07 Opening Day - "Beach Party" 06/27/07 "Beach Party" 07/11 /07 'Water Camival Day" 07/25/07 "Love Your Lifeguard Day" 08108/07 "Pirate Day" 08/14/07 'Winter n' Summer" The Concession Stand is open: Fali/SpringiWinter Schedule: Days: Mon-Fri 2:30pm-4:00pm Summer '07 - Mon-Fri 1:30pm-4:30pm 1:30pm-6:00pm Sat!Sun Fall Public Swim open: Sat!Sun 1 :30pm-4:30pm Food Items: Hotdogs, corndogs, chips, soda, candy, ice cream, sandwiches and more! LAP SWIMMING/WA TER WALKING Fee: $3.25 Res/$4.25 Non-Res Adults (18 years and up) $2.25 Res/$3.25 Non-Res Youth (14-17 years) $2.25 Res/$3.25 Non-Res Seniors (55 and up) 2007 Spring/Fall :(Times may vary, please call) Mon-Fri 01/08 - 06/15 6:30pm-8:00pm Summer Schedule: AM Schedule: Monday - Friday 06118-08/24 6:00am-9:30am PM Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00pm-9:00pm (No lap swim on 05/28, 07/04, 09/03) SWIM PASSES Discount swim passes are available for residents and nonresidents. Resident passes allow participants to enter the facility at a reduced cost per entry. Non-residents passes are available for convenience only, with rates set at the regular drop-in rate. Participants with swim passes will be allowed into the facility 15 minutes earlier than general public swim sessions. Dynamite Pass: (10 visits) Frequent! Swimmer: (25 visits) 58 Adult Youth Adult Youth $30.00 Res $20.00 Res $70.00 Res $60.00 Res Spring 2007 Herculean $42.50 Non-Res $32.50 Non-Res $82.50 Non-Res $72.50 Non-Res BASIC WATER RESCUE This course will provide individuals with the information and skills necessary to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies. This will also teach participants how to protect themselves while assisting others. No prerequisites or age requirement; written and skills test; certification card valid for three years. 'This course is also included as part of the water safety aide instruction course. Fees: 20903-C $25 Resi$30 Non-Res 06128-06/29 9:30am-11 :3Oam �Aquatics HERCULES MASTERS SWIM CLUB ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP Location: Fees: Coach: Fees: Main Pool-Community/Swim Center $30 Annual USMS Membership Fee Anita Roger-Fields $65 per month(includes use of fitness center) Spring Monthly Session: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Registration Dates: Monthly Sessions: 03/12-D3/28 04/02-04/27 04/09-D4/25 04/30-05/25 05/07-D5/23 OS/28-06/22 Summer Monthly Sessions: Mon-Fri; Sat & Sun Registration Dates: Monthly Sessions: 06/04-06/20 06/25-D7/20 07/02-D7/18 07/23-D8117 Fall Monthly Sessions: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Registration Dates: Monthly Sessions: 07/30-08/15 08/20-09/14 08/27-09/12 09/17-10/12 09/24-10/10 10/15-11/09 The Master Lap Swim Program needs to meet the minimum enrollment of nine swimmers during the registration period for the monthly program to operate. Master lap swimmers can attend any of the lap swim hours with the Master Lap Swim pass and WA TER SAFETY AIDE FOR AQUA TIC VOLUNTEERS This course is designed lor those whowish to become a volunteer or instructor aide at the Hercules Swim Center. The training is designed for youth (ages 14-17), adults, and senior citizens who desire further involvement in aquatic activities. The training consists of 8 days, with 2 hours per class. Swim Tune-up required by all participants! 20903-8 06118-06129 9:30am-11 :30am Days: Monrfuesrfhur/Fri Prerequisite: Must be proficient in Level IV or equivlanet! Instructor: Anita Roger-Fields Fee: $50 Res/$55 Non-Res GUARD STARTI This course wi ll train individuals 11-14 year olds the American Red Cross skills necessary to become tomorrow's lifeguards. Get a jump start on becoming a lifeguard today! Volunteer opportunities exist lor summer at the Hercules Community 1 Swim Center. Start training now! Instructor: Fee: Days: 20911-8 Anita Roger-Fields $50 Res/$60 Non-Res (Including Materials) MonrfuesrfhursiFri 07/02-D7/13 3:00pm-5:00pm receive daily work outs to meet you rown athletic goal. GUARD START II WA TER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR COURSE This course will train individuals to teach the American Red Cross Swimming Courses. Future instructors will learn how to use course materials, develop lesson plans, conduct classes, evaluate students, and complete course records. Prerequisites-15 1/2 years of age by the end of the course, demonstrate level VI swimming ability. Pass a pf'fH:ourse written and water safety skills test. Instructor: Fee: Dates: Days: Time: 20907-8 Anita Roger-Fields $125 Res/$135 Non-Res 04/30-06/11 Monrfhur & Some Saturday Classes 6:00pm - 9:30pm This program gives individuals who have completed Guard Start I to participate in the everday operations 01 the Hercules Swim Center. This class will focus on each individual receiving special training in Leadership and communication skills from the Aquatics Coordinator and Aquatics Specialist. You will also receive special training and participation with the Hercules Swim Center Lifeguard in supervising and participating in pool operations, and much more - which will give each individual the experience to understand the overall picture of becoming a lifeguard. Prerequisite: Guard Start I Anita Rogerfields & Alexandra Johnson $60 Res/$70 Non-Res - includes materials and lifeguard shirt Dates: 08/13 - 08/24 Monrfuesrfhur/Fri 3:00pm-5:00pm Time: 20912-A Code: Mondays, Tuesdays, & Fridays In-class Lectures: Lifeguarding: Thursdays Instructor: Fee: Spring 2007 Herculean 59 �Aquatics TITLE 22 FIRST AID FOR PUBLIC SAFE1Y PERSONNEL The purpose of this course is to meet the specialized First Aid and CPR Training requirements of the California Administrative Code - Title 22 required for Lifeguards, Police Officers, and Fire Fighters. This oourse will provide these First Responders with the knowiedge and skills they need to help sustain life until more advanced help arrives. The course contains five (5) units. Students must successfully complete every unit to become certified. Prerequis~es: Current Certification in CPRFPR. Ufeguard training, which includes CPRFPR taken concurrently or completed within 30 days of the start of the session. An~a Instructor. Fee: Week 1: Week 2: Roger-Fields $125 Res/$130 Non-Res TuesfThurs/Fri MonfThurs 20910-A 0712':rD8/02 7:00pm-10:00pm WATER EXERCISE CLASS The course is designed for different frtness levels and movement abilities, using a wide range of musical tempos. Males and females are encouraged to participate, and swimming skills are not necessary. Passes may be purchased from the main office. Call to register! PARENT/INFANT/TODDLER CLASS The ParenUlnfantffoddler program is designed to assist parents in introducing their children, ages 6 months up to 3 years of age, to water play and pre-swimming skills. The course is designed to create an enjoyable, non-threatening environment which allows parents to actively participate with their children in the learning of water skills. This course is an ideal entry level program which begins to prepare your child for swim instruction as helshe grows into more advanced level classes. The ParenUlnfantffoddler program is cornposed of eight 1/2 hour classes, and will be held over a two week period; Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, Friday. 'Please review cancellation and make up policies located in group lesson section . Children are required to wear tight fitting swim pants. Parents are encouraged to bring your child's favorite water toy to add to the familiarity of the environment. Location: Fee: 1ime: Baby Pool - Community Swim Center $50 Res/$60 Non-Res 12:00pm -12:30pm or 6:00pm-6:30pm 20906-AIB 20906-C/D 20906-ElF 20906-G!H Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 06/18-06/29 07/02-07/13 07/16-07127 07130-08/10 08113-08/24 ARE YOU A WATER AEROBICS INSTRUCTOR LOOKING TO TEACH A CLASS? IF SO, PLEASE CALL (510) 799-8229. Location: Days: 1ime: Fees: Community Swim Center TuesdaysfThursdays - Starts June 12, 2007 8:00pm-9:00pm $50 Res/$60 Non-Res Seniors: $30 Res/$40 Non-Res TuesdavslThursdays: Session 1 20904-A Session 2 20904-B Session 3 20904-C 06/12-06128 07/03-07/19 07/24-08/09 8:00pm-9:00pm 8:00pm-9:00pm 8:00pm-9:00pm Note: This is a higher energy class with cardio routines, muscle strengthening and toning. Instructor will provide work-out routine. 60 Spring 2007 Herculean Looking for a Job? Hereules Aq!lafics Department hllS'positions available: Ufeguanls - Must be American Red Cross Certified Swim I1istructors - wsr Cenifie<lJ �Aquatics Hercules Farmers Market Grand Opening! Saturday, May 5 th 2007 Did you know Hercules has child care & teenfyouth services? Ca1l5!0-799-8291 to find out howto enroll :: LOCATION :: Creekside Shopping Center HERCULES, CA :: DATE :: TIME:: Every Saturday Afternoon 4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P .M. PRIVA TE POOL RENTALS Calling for Certified Farmers! Market Vendors We're looking for Vendors: Farmers :: Bakers :: Cheese Vendors :: Seafood : : Hot Food Purveyors :: Arts & Crafts To reserve a spot at the neW" Hercules Farn1ers Market, please contact Claudette Wade of the City of Hercules at 510.799.8234ore-Illail cW"ade@Ci.hercules.ca.us Reserve the pool for your own private party! Rental fee includes: exclusive use of the main pool and/or play pool (Play Pool requires additional fee); grass areas, locker room, no alcohol or smoking permitted. Limited availability. Call (510) 799-8229 for more information. Small Private Pool Rental Only-(75 person maximum, Ages 9 and underr Residents $40/hour Deposit: $350 Non-Residents $60/hour Deposit: $350 $150 Insurance: Combined Pool Rentals- Saturdays: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Houriv Rates 1-20 persons 1-50 persons 51-100 persons $50 Res/$60 Non-Res $75 Res/$90 Non-Res $125 Res/$150 Non-Res Deposit: $350 Depo'"t: $350 Deposit: $350 *There must be at least one adutt chaperon (age 18 or over) for every ten (10) children in attendance. *Certificate of insurance is required for all pool rentals. These rates are specified under facility rental rates. Capacity may be limited to other facility events. Want to have your party without the hassle? Introducing the Private Pool Party Birthday Package ... Spring 2007 Herculean 61 �£II ~ ~ -C-dblic SlJ;Iim Pool PCfPfii@s , ;.. ,\\n ,i) ui/ i ~ lJd_ _ P - : t PIcIJut...t!top _~ ' .l • 0 ~ Includes: Lunch Entrance Fee Decorations Utensils a Paper Supplies Birthday Certificate Pool Pcw"G:I F@@s Booking Fee $:150 Refundable Deposit $SO Pool Pcw"G:I Pc:lekclS@ Residents $9 Non Residents $:10 Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza Soda Bagged Chips Entrance Fee Themed Decorations Utensils a Paper Supplies "Gh@1tI@s Tropical/Luau, Princess, Butterily Jungle, Batman, Spiderman, Birthday 62 Spring 2007 Herculean �Aquatics MORNING INDIVIDUAL LESSONS EVENING INDIVIDUAL LESSONS The Individual Lesson program is designed for students ages four (4) years and up. The Individual Lesson program should be utilized as a supplement to group/adult lessons when a student is experiencing difficulty with a particular skill, or if you are just looking for one-on-one instruction. The Individual Lessons are composed of four, 1/2 hour classes, Monday/ Tuesday & Thursday/Friday. Pre-registration is mandatory for all individual sessions. We strongly encourage earty registration due to the limited number of available tim" offerings, and due to the extreme popularity of this program option. ·Please review cancellation and make up policies located in group lesson section. The Individual Lesson program is designed for students ages four (4) years and up. The Individual Lesson program should be utilized as a supplement to group/adult lessons when a student is experiencing difficulty with a particular skill, or if you are just looking for one-on-one instruction. The Individual Lessons are composed of eight, 1/2 hour classes, Monday/ Tuesday & Thursday/Friday. Location: Main Pool & Play Pool Fee: $110 Res/$120 Non-Res 12:00pm -12:30pm (max 4): Session 1 27033-A 06/18-06/29 27043-A 07/02-07/13 Session 2 Session 3 27053-A 07/16-07/27 Session 4 27063-A 07/30-08/10 Session 5 27081-A 08/13-08/24 1:OOpm - 1:30pm (max 3): Session 1 27033-B 06/18-06/29 Session 2 27043-B 07/02-07/13 Session 3 27053-B 07/16-07127 Session 4 27063-B 07/30-08/10 Session 5 270813-B 08/13-08/24 ADULT LESSONS The Adult Lesson program is designed for students ages thirteen (13) and up, who would like some additional Swimming instruction without the hustle and bustle of small children. This lesson program is ideal for adults of all ages who never leamed to swim or who may have a limited aquatic background. Preregistration is mandatory for all adult classes and we encourage early registration due to the popularity of the adult lesson program. The registration deadline for adult lessons is the Friday preceding each session, at 5:00pm . Late sign-ups are subject to a late fee of $5. ·Please review cancellation and make up policies located in group lesson section. Location: Main Pool Fee: $65 res/$75 non-res All Levels 7:30pm - 8:00pm (max 5 students) 28011-A Session 1: 06/18-06129 Session 2: 07/02-07/13 28021-A Session 3: 07/16-07127 28031-A Session 4: 07/30-08/10 28041-A Session 5: 08/13-08/24 28051-A Pre-registration is mandatory for all individual sessions. We strongly encourage early registration due to the limited number of available time offerings, and due to the extreme popularity of this program option. The Individual Lesson times do fill to capacity within the first few months of registration. ·Please review cancellation and make up policies located in group lesson section. Location: Fee: Main Pool & Play Pool $110 Res/$120 Non-Res 6:00pm - 6:30pm (max 4): Session 1 27033-C 06/18-06/29 Session 2 27043-C 07/02-07/13 Session 3 27053-C 07116-07127 Session 4* 27063-C 07/30-08/10 Session 5 27081-C 08/13-08/24 7:30pm - 8:00pm (max 3): Session 1 27033-0 06/18-06/29 07/02-07/13 Session 2 27043-0 Session 3 27053-0 07/16-07/27 Session4 27063-0 07/30-08/10 Session 5 27081-0 08/13-08/24 8:00pm - 8:30pm (max 5): Session 1 27033-E 06/18-06/29 07/02-07/13 Session 2 27043-E Session 3 27053-E 07/16-07/27 Session 4 27063-E 07/30-08110 Session 5 27081-E 08113-08124 *A WAITLIST IS AVAILABLE FOR EACH CLASS, PLEASE ASK WHEN REGISTERING, IF CLASSES ARE FULL. Spring 2007 Herculean 63 �Aquatics SWIM INSTRUCTION LEVELS FOR ALL AGES Level I Intro to Water Skills Enter & Exit water independently, Submerge face & pick up objects, Demonstrate blowing bubbles, Demonstrate frontnoatwith support, Demonstrate back float with support, Change direction while walking or paddling, Roll over front to back & back to front-with support~Demonstrate hand motions for treading water, Demonstrate alternating arm movements, Demonstrate simultaneous arm movements, Use any arm & leg action on front & back, Use life jacket. Exit Skills: 1. Enter water unassisted, move 15 feet, bob 5 times & exit water, 2. Float on Front with support for 3 seconds, roll to back with assistance & float on back with support for 3 seconds. Level II - Beainning Aquatic Skill Enter water by stepping or jumping from the side, Exit pool using ladder or side, Bobs with blowing bubbles, 5 times, Retrieve object from pool bottom with eyes open, Front float & glide, unsupported, for 5 seconds & recover to standing posnion, Back float & glide, unsupported, for 5 seconds & recover to standing position. Exit Skills: 1. Step from side into chest-<1eep water, front float for 5 seconds, roll over to a back float, return to a Standing position, back float for 5 seconds return to standing position . Level III - Fundamental to Aquatic Skills Jump into the deep water from the side of the pool, Retrieve objects from the poel bottom with eyes open, submerging head completely, Bob 5 times in chest deep water, Demonstrate arm & leg motions for treading, Explore combined arm & leg action on front unsupported, Combined anm & leg action on back unsupported, Demonstrate alternating & simultaneous leg action with support on side, Move in water while wearing life jacket. Exit Skills: Push off & swim using a combination of arm & leg actions for 15 feet on the front, Push off & swim using a combination of arm & leg actions for 15 feet on the back. 64 Spring 2007 Herculean Level lV-Stroke Development Dive from side of pool from sitting or kneeling position, Rotary breathing with the horizontal body, Survival & back floats in deep water-20 seconds, Demonstrate treading water-30 seconds, Prone & back glides with push off with two different kicks-10 feet, Swim front crawl- 15 yards, Swim back crawl15 yards, Butterfly kick & body motion-15 yards, Elementary back stroke kick-15 yards, Discuss safe diving rules. Exit Skills: Jump into chest deep water from the side, swim front crawl for 15 yards wilh rlhythmic, breathing, maintain position by treading or floating for 30 seconds & swim back crawl for 15 yards. Level V - Stoke Refinement Dive from side from a compact or stride position, Swim underwater-15 feet, Feet-first surface dive, Survival float in deep water-1 minute, Open turn on front & back, Tread water-1 minute, Front crawl-25 yards, Breastskroke-15 yards, Back crawl-25 yards, Elementary backstroke-15 yards. Exit Skills: Feet first entry into chest deep water, swim front crawl for 25 yards, float or scull on back fro 1 minute in deep water and swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards. Swim breaststroke for 15 yards, tread water for 1 minute & swim back crawl for 25 yards. Level VI - Skill Proficiency Shallow dive, glide & begin any front stroke, Swim underwater15 yards, Tuck & pike surface dives, Survival & back floats in deep water-2 minutes, Demonstrate flip turn on front & back, Tread water-2 minutes , Front crawl-50 yards, Breaststroke25 yards, Butterfly-25 yards, Back crawl-50 yards, Elementary backstroke- 25 yards, Sidestroke-25 yards, Survival swimming2 minutes. Exit Skills: Perfonm a shallow dive into deep water, swim front crawl for 50 yards, maintain position on back fro 2 minutes & swim elementary backstroke for 25 yards. Swim breaststroke for 25 yards, tread water for 2 minutes & swim back crawl for 50 yards. �Aquatics GROUP SWIM LESSONS Are your children fearful of the water? Unable to coordinate breathing with arm strokes? Are your children interested in learning new techniques or do they just need brushing up on skills? The City of Hercules Aquatic staff are caring and experienced water safety instructors who will teach basic to advanced levels of swimming skills to your children. The Hercules Swim Center "Leam to Swim" program is based on the American Red Cross certfied standards for progressive swim instruction. Each level of swim instruction builds on the skills leamed in the previous level which is designed for children 4 years and up. Each group lesson is composed of eight classes which will be held over a two week period (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 4 days a week). Classes can have a max capacity of 7 students to one swim instructor. Class levels I, II , III are 30 minutes and Levels IV, V, VI are 45 minutes long, offered in the morning and evenings. The prerequisite for each level is successful demonstration of the skills taught in the preceding level. Beginners start at Level 1, which has no prerequisite. Please enroll early to ensure enrollment for the selected course. GROUP SWIM LESSONS POLICIES Cancellation Policy: A cancellation fee of $1 0.00 will be applied to any cancellations more than one week (7 days) prior to the start date of course. Any cancellation of less than a week (7 days) will be charged a $10.00 cancellation fee and will only receive a partial refund. All refunds will be reviewed upon request of cancellation. (All Aquatic Classes) Make-up Classes: Priority Registration: 04/30-05/11 - Hercules Residents Open Registration : Starting 05/14-AII Patrons The City of Hercules Aquatics Department does not do make up classes or refunds for missed classes, unless the partcipant has a Certified Doctors Excuse stating the reason the participant was unable to swim in the water for the period of time. In order to receive a refund for the length of time unattended, the Certfied Doctors Excuse must have the current date, time and length of time period that the participant is unable to attend the swim class. All refunds will be reviewed by the Aquatics Coordinator and will be processed upon request. (All Aquatics Classes) Fees: $50 Res/$60 Non-Res Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday **No Classes on Wednesdays Registration Tips: Swim Lesson Sessions: Session 1: 06/18-06/29 Session 2: 07/02-07/13 Session 3: 07/16-07127 Session 4: 07/30-08/10 Session 5: 08/13-08/24 1. Please call in advance to find out if spots are available before coming down to the swim center. 2. Parents are encouraged to ask the Instructor of the child's level status the Thursday before the last class. Please read the level guidelines before registering to ensure you have registered your child in the appropriate level. 3. Late Registration Dates: (A $5 late fee will be assessed) Session 1: 06/18 Session 2: 07/02 Session 3: 07/16 Session 4: 07/30 Session 5: 08/13 AM Level Times: Levell , II , III: 10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am, 12:30pm Level IV, V, VI : 10:30am, 11 :15am, 12:30pm PM Level Times: Levell, II , III: 5:00pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm, 7:00pm Level IV, V, VI: 5:00pm, 7:00pm, Please note: We will be taking lesson registration only during certain registration weeks. Late registration will be accepted on a space available basis or by special arrangement with the Aquatics Coordinator. Dates are scheduled below for late reg istration! Late sign-ups are subject to a late fee of $5. Spring 2007 Herculean 65 �Aquatics POOL FACTS: 1. The Hercules Aquatic staff members are certified by the American Red Cross and fully trained in the supervision of aquatic activities, lifeguard training, first aid, CPR and rescue situations. 2. Our lifeguards spend more than 40 hours getting certified and train 1-2 times a week during the summer to ensure they are ready for an emergency situation. 3. Our lifeguards wear white uniforms and our Sr. Lifeguards wear red uniforms, so that our patrons can distringuish between the two. If you have questions or comments about our facility please feel free to talk with our Sr. Lifeguards, so that our lifeguards can supervise the pool and keep our swimmers safe. 4. The Hercules Swim Center is open YEAR ROUND for lap swim and the East Bay Silver Dolphins Swim Team. 5. Our Main Pool holds 300,000 gallons of water. 6. The Hercules Swim Center was built in 1991, making this our 16th year of operation. 7. The Hercules Swim Center has two swim teams. The East Bay Silver Dolphins practice year round, and the Hercules Piranhas practice during the summer time. For more information visit our website at www.ci.hercules.ca.us (Aquatics) 8. Our facility offers pool party packages that provide our patrons with a fun day of swimming, eating , and relaxing. For more information please call (510) 799-8229. FALL GROUP LESSONS 2007! Registration Begins: Then visit our Website and Register On-line @ www.ci.hercules.ca.us August 7,2007 at 10:00am Location: Community/Swim Center Fees: $50 Res/$60 Non-Res Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Levels: I & II Times: 5:00pm - 5:30pm 5:30pm-6:00pm Session 1: 08/27.{)9/07 - Prorated Session 2: 09/10.{)9/21 Community/Swiln Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road Late Registration Dates: (A $5.00 late fee will be assessed at time of registration) Session 1: 08127 Session 2: 09/10 (5LO)799-8288 66 Spring 2007 Herculean (510)799-8291 �East Bay Silver Dolphins Where determination becomes excellence! ~ .. ..., o· ESSe The City of Hercules' East Bay Silver Dolphins is a USA Swimming Team that practices & competes year round! The Team & the Coaches are dedicated to fostering a positive and challenging environment for growth to athletes in the East Bay! Our program is open to all levels of swimmers from 5-18 years of age. Swimmers have fun while improving their skills, sportsmanship, and self-esteem! Each Dolphin is coached by ASCA certified Coaches, compete and participate in year round team events! Now offering seasonal Memberships! Year Round Monthly Dues! Spring Membership: April 9, 2007-June 16,2007 1 Week Free Trial to get to know the Coaching Staff & the Team! Summer Membership: June 18, 2007-September 7, 2007 Fall Membership: September 10, 2007-December 21, 2007 Fees per Seasonal Membership: $225 Membership Fee $75 USA Registration Fee Pre-Team: $50 Advanced Beginner $70 Intermediate/ Advanced $80 Can (510)799-8%%9 for more information or to set up you free I week trial! Spring 2007 Herculean 67 �'\'Ill t'f' )','., , ,, ' "" , " ,' ,~, f'~~;\< ''''~~ h! ~i " Looking for something to do the summer? Join the Hercules Piranhas! The Hercules Piranhas are a Recreational Swim Team that swims in the summer months (April-August). This team emphasizes on teamwork, dedication, and fun for children 4-18 years of age who will be participating in sanctioned practices, clinics, invitational meets, and monthly team socials! Be a part in making the Piranhas 2nd year Champions! Registration Begins: March 18th, 2007 2:00pm-4:00pm ctll (51~)799-8228 ~ ~ inf'onnatiQ; Spring Evening Practice: April 30th, 2007 Times TBA Summer Morning Practice: June 18th, 2007 Times TBA 68 Spring 2007 Herculean Fu:' �. T.H. 6. S.P.D. T. T.Y.C. & T.H.E. S.P.O.T. There are over one hundred Hercules teens that are keeping busy. Come join in the FUN, SAFE ENVIRONMENT offered to you when joining the Teen Youth Council. If you are interested, please give Janine Shaheed, City of Hercules Teen/Youth Coordinator, a call at (510) 799-8294. Check out the T.Y.c. Website at www.hercules.ca.us/Teensforacalendarofevents.Also.click on the picture gallery to see the teens in action. Spring 2007 Herculean 69 �HOW TO REGISTER GENERAL INFORMATION WALK-IN REGISTRATION 1. All registration is on a first come, first serve basis unless specified in the course description. 1.Allwa lkinregistrationsa reacceptedattheCommunitySwim Cente r, 200 1 Refugio Valley Road. Office hours are Monday thru Thursday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, and Friday, 10:00a m to 5:00 pm. 2. Pre-registration for all programs is recommended. We encourage participants to register at Jeast one week in advance of the course starting date, if not sooner. 2. Pre-registration is recommended for all programs at least one week prior to the starting date of the course. 3. Please make checks and/or money orders payable to the CrTYOF HERCULES. MAIL-IN REGISTRATION 4. All registration fees must be accompanied by a completed registration form. A waiver of liability is also required for certain activities as spe cified in the course description. 1. Please fill out the course registration fonn provided in this brochure. Copiesofthe reg istration fonn may be made ifmore forms are necessary. 5. A $5.00 late registration fee will be added to all registration received the day the course begins. Except for programs! classes with specific registration dates. The late registration fee will not be added to some extended course sessions until after the second class meeting as s pecified in the course description. 2. Please enclose your payment information. Payments may 6. Some courses may be canceled or combined due to lack of registration. 7. Proof of residency wi ll be asked upon registration. Driver's license, utility bill or other form of identification is acceptable. RESIDENTS ARE TIlOSE WHO RESIDE WITHIN TIlE CITY UMITSOFHERCULES. 8. Registration and payment for one session does not guarantee enrollment In su bsequent sess ions, unl ess payment is received in full for all applicable sessions. 9. Parents/Gt.,Ja rdians must register their chi ldren if under the age of 18. 10. If there are changes in the course schedule or if the course is full , you will be notified by our staff prior to the class starting date. 11. A mail drop is provided near the main entrance to the office if registration is received after regular business hours. PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF CASH AO.YMENTS. 12. There wi ll be a $5.00 charge for replacement of all passes (fitness center, open gym, public swim, lap swimming, etc.) be made by VISA, Mastercard, Check. or Money Order. Please do not mail or drop off cash payments. 3. You may mail your registration form and payment to the HerculesCom munity/SwimCenter,2001 RefugioValleyRoad. Hercules, CA. 94547. 4. A course receipt will be mailed to you confirming your registration in totheclass. lfyou have not received verification of your registration by the first class meeting, please cal l the Hercules Recreation and Community Services at 51 0 7998291. 5. If your registration check is returned to you, the c lass is full and you will automatically be placed on a waiting list. PHONE ~N REGISTRATION 1. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure for each participant and program you are interested in. Make sure you have your V ISA o r Mastercard information available when you call. This information will indude the name of the card holder, the account number, and the expiration date. 2. Phone in registration will be accepted during regular business hours andlor by leaving a voicemail message on our registration line (799-8291) if you are registering by phone after hours, please include all the necessary informatio n on the registration form and payment form, including a contact number so our staff may contact you for further information in order to process your registration. REGISTRATION BY FAX REFUNDITRANSFER POLICY 1. Please fill out the course registration form provided in this brochure and fax to (510) 799-8288. VISA and Masterca rd payments wi ll on ly be accepted for fax registration . 1, Refunds and/or transfers will be granted on or before the first c lass meeting. No refunds or rransfers will be granted after the first class meeting. There is a $10.00 service c harge on all refundsltransfers initiated by the participant. ON-LINE REGISTRATION 1. Please visit o ur website at www.ci.herculeS.ca .us to register for al l recreati on and aquati c classes v ia the internet. Does not guarantee registration w hen submitting day of registration. Staff will send email confirmation. 70 Spring 2007 Herculean 2. If the course is canceled by the Hercules Recreation and Commu nity Services, the participant will have the option of tran sferring to a similar program , o r will be granted a full refund. 3. Refunds may be given after a course has begun due to a particular medical condition if a doctor's note is provided. These refunds are at the discretion of the Recreation Supervisor. �City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form I Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ City:. _______ Zip Code: _____ ,Evening Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Participant's Name 1. 2. 3. 4. Birth Date (if under 18yr) I I I I I I I I Credit Card Type: _ _ _Mastercard___VISA Course Number and Title Dates Times Card No. _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ _Exp. Date _ _I __I __ Authorized Cardholder Signature: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ ,Date: _ _ _ _ _ __ I understand that the City of Hercules does not carry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain whife using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities . I also agree to indemnify, defend , and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees. Participant Signature: Date: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ (Parent/Guardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department Program Registration Form Parent/Guardian Name (if participant is under 18 yea rs of age): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ Daytime Phone: Address:. _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ City: _ _ _ _ ___ Zip Code '_ ____ Evening P h o n e : - - - - - - - - - Participant's Name 1. 2. 3. 4. Birth Date (if under 18yr) I I I I I I I I Credit Card Type:._ _ _Mastercard ___VISA Course Number and Title Dates Times Card No._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Exp. Date_ _I__I__ Authorized Cardholder Signatu re: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _,Date:_ _ __ __ __ I understand that the City of Hercules does not ca rry specific insurance to cover participants or spectators of Parks and Recreation sponsored activities. I hereby assume the risk of my injuries, or that of said minor, that may be sustained in the pursuit of recreation activities, and forever discharge the City of Hercules, its officers, agents, and employees from any actions, suits, damages, claims, or judgments that may result from any property damage or personal injuries that I or said minor may sustain while using equipment owned or in the possession of the City of Hercules, or while engaged in sponsored activities . I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hercules, its officers, agents and employees from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense, arising out of any acts or omissions of the City of its officers, agents, or employees . Participant Signature: Date: _________ (Parent/G uardian Signature if participant is under 18 years of age) Spring 2007 Herculean 71 �THE HERCULEAN Advertising Information 1. DESIGN: CAMERA- READY black and white advertisement SUBMIT ADVERTISMENT on a 3 1/2" floppy or CD. 2. ARTICLE SUBMITTAL DUE DATES FOR 2006: Spring - Friday, January 12,2007 (March publication) Fall - Friday, July 13, 2007 (September pUblication) ADVERTISEMENT SIZES: ADVERTISEMENT COST PER PUBLICATION (3 In" WxI 112" H) $100.00 Inside-Quarter Page (BIW) (3 112" WX2 112" H) $175 .00 Inside-Half Page (B/W) (7" W x 4 H) $200.00 Inside-Full Page (BIW) (7" W x 8 3/4" H) $300.00 Inside Full Page (Color) (7" W X 8 3/4" H) $500.00 Inside Front Cover Full Page (Color) (7" W X 8 3/4" H) $525.00 Inside Back Cover Full Page (Color) (7" W X 8 3/4" H) $525.00 Outside Back Cover Half Page (Color) (7" W x 2 $550.00 *Inside-Eighth Page (BIW) 112" 112" H) Additional $20.00 for photo with ad * Hercules Community Non-Profit organizations recognized by the Hercules Community Services Conunission wi Jl receive one FREE ad per calendar year. * The return of an ad only upon request. * Return pages 1 & 2 of the advertisement contract. 4. METHOD OF PAYMENT: I. 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Cannot be combined with insurance or other offers. �CITY DIRECTORY City Manager City Hall-General Information City Hall Fax Community/Swim Center Parks & Recreation Department Hercules Municipal Utility Rodeo-Hercules Fire District 799-8206 799-8200 799-2521 799-8291 799-8291 799·8285 799·8219 245·6509 245·6529 799·8241 799·8240 799·8215 799-8260 799-4561 City Council 799-8206 Hercules Senior Center Finance Dept/ Business License Business/Community Development Public Works & Engineering Inspection Request Line City Clerk Police Department CITY HALL HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Meets the second & fourth Tuesday of each month. TABLE OF CONTENTS ~ Joe Eddy McDonald, Mayor Kris Valstad, Vice Mayor Ed Balico Donald Kuehne Joanne Ward Land Use Changes for Waterfront 1 Dedicated City Employee Passes Away 1 Planning Commission Hercules Police Department Open House 2 Meets the first and third Monday of each month. Dynamite Classic 3 2009 Police Officer of the Year 4 Two New Officers in Hercules 4 Sherry McCoy, Chair Myrna L deVera, Vice Chair Jose Bibal HPD Sergeant Attends FBI Academy 5 Citizen's Academy Coming This Spring 6 Carquinez Middle Afrer School Program 8 Volunteers Begin Ohlone Park Clean Up 9 The Case for Code Enforcement Funding 10 New John Swett Unified Superintendent 11 Child Care 'P~ogram Supervisors 12 Hercules Youth Ambassadors Visit Sister City 13 Expo Brings Together Businesses & Consumers 14 HPD b:plorer Attends National Academy 15 Holiday Safety Tips 20 Responsible Pet Ownership 22 Introducing the Hercules Chamber of Commerce 24 Code Compliance Corner 26 EASTBAY Works Rapid Response Team 27 Strengthening Sister C ity Ties 28 Community and Library Services Commission 245-6529 Richard Mitchell Raoul Maltez 799-829 I Meets the second Monday of each month Adoria Williams-Weinstein, Chair John Mills Cletia H art, Vice Chair Sid Shapiro Sherry Madfes Jojo Soriano Education Commission 799-8254 Currently remains dormant Featured on cover: Members of the Hercules Police Department at the 2009 HPD Open House. During the Open House, residents had the opportunity to tour the facility, speak with Police Officers and Police personnel, and learn about the department. For additional information, please visit the City website at www.ci.hercules.ca.us �Land Use Changes Coming To Waterfront Over rhe summer, the ciry began the process of amending the current land uses for rhe Warerfront Districr Master Plan to allow for a greatervarietyofuses. In irs present form the Waterfront District Master Plan is quite limiting as to what types of businesses are allowed within the district zone. The portion of the Master Plan that's currently built is the Railroad Avenue Live-Work units. The original concept of the Railroad Avenue Live-Work units was ro develop businesses which promoted a "walkable community:' but without impacting the existing residences along Railroad Avenue, with high intensive retail, commercial land uses. These limited uses have generated mostly commercial and office spaces without any retail or auxiliary services which generally benefir rhe neighborhood and the entire district. The Planning Department to date has received several requests for the uses that are currently disallowed - uses such as a sports score, ice cream parlor, florist etc. Subsequently, the city conducted workshops in the neighborhood ro determine the appropriate uses. These workshops generated various suggestions which were compiled and presented to the Planning Commission for approval at its meeting of July 1, 2009. Examples of the suggested uses that are now included in the land use amendment are: bakery, cafe, florist, sports shop, bookstore, barber shop, ice cream parlor, art srore, copy centers, hair salon, pet shops and grooming store, and wine shop, just to name a few. It is anticipated that the proposed land use will renew the original spirit of a "walkable community" as envisioned by the Planning Commission and the City Council. The final approval by the Council was determined on September 22, 2009 via public hearing. Serious Injury • Auto Accident Donald E. Patterson Attorney at Law Plaza Two, Hilltop Office Park 3260 Blume Drive, Suite 410 Richmond Fall 2009 10 Page 1 City Loses Dedicated Servant Over the summer, the City of Hercules lost one of its' dedicated employees, Mr. Timothy K. Hansen, who served as the City's Treasurer for almosr six years. Tim came to Hercules in 2002 as the Interim Finance Director, but his knowledge and experience kept him around much longer. Tim was always willing to take on a challenge and saw change as an opportunity. Many residents may recognize Tim from City Council meetings and City staff knew him as a friend, mentor, and teacher. The City of Hercules was Tim's last career stop, but it certainlywasn'r his first. He had over 36 years of experience as a Finance Director and worked in six different counties and city agencies. He received numerous awards and honors from various finance associations. Tim was a lifelong teacher and mentor, always willing to take the time to assist others. He would share his story, his passions, or his insights with those he came in contact with. Tim was an avid golfer, wine connoisseur, and 'foodie: He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, teacher, friend, and co-worker. Tim is survived by his wife, Virginia, two children and their spouses, Lance and Dawn Hansen and Kristen and Noel Bourke, and three grandchildren, Julian, Bridger, and Blakeley. In honor of Tim's life, City of Hercules employees have been collecting funds to plant a tree at a local park and to purchase a donor panel at the Hercules Library. The Library was the largest projecr in Hercules that Tim saw to completion, so the donor panel will be a fitting tribute to his memory. The memorial tree will also honor Tim for generations to come. He will be greatly missed, but he leaves behind a lasting legacy of kindness, integrity and courage. �Police Department Hosts Open House On October 1, 2009, the Hercules Police Department held its first open house at the police facility, located at III Civic Drive in the C ity Hall building. The open house was an opportunity for the public to see the inner workings of the department, including the changes that have taken place since the administration was moved from a modular building on the City Hall grounds into the space formerly occupied by the Public Works division. of me year Dwayne Collard, giving HPD sticker to child During the move, the facility was upgraded and modernized, with enhanced storage for evidence, records, and weapons in the armory. A loft was constructed which houses a locker room for officers and a former storage room was remodeled to become the Investigations Office. Most of the Police Department was on hand and approximately 100 members of the community toured the facility. Officers and administrative staff also passed out information about Residents gOt a personalized tour of the Police Department from the officers the police department including information on Neighborhood Watch, the Citizen's Police Academy, the Explorer Program and how to volunteer for the department. Various police vehicles were on display, including the Special Response Team van, the Mobile Command Post, the recently acquired Rescue vehicle, the Traffic Division Harley-Davidson motorcycle, and the two dual-purpose motorcycles, along with weapons used by the department. Residents were able to ask questions, meet many of the officers, and enjoy gourmet snacks which were provided by the Hercules High School culinary class. High School servers included Jessica Chhan, Celine Poblete, Felizardo Sosa, and Carissa Acosta and leadership provided by ChefJerry Clopp. Thank you to all who participated and helped make this event a great success! www.ci.hercules.ca.us (l>l Page 2 �Dynamite Classic On Saturday, August 22nd the Hercules Police eventual 18 to 18 tie. Officers Association played in the 'Dynamite Classic' Hercules then faced the squad from the Martinez sofi:ball tournament against other officers Police Department, which held the from San Pablo, Martinez, and Pinole. Hercules bats in check and eventually The tournament was held in Pinole at won by 5 runs. The third and final game Fernandez Park. The field was prepared for the HPOA was against members of by the Hercules Parks and Recreation the Pinole Police Employees AssociaDepartment. Fourteen Hercules officers, tion, a game easily won by Hercules. sergeants, commanders and even the Martinez and San Pablo then faced Chief, participated in this year's Classic. each other in the championship game. The tournament was a round robin format requiring each team to face each other San Pablo build up a sizeable lead, but once. The teams with the two best records Martinez battled back to within two then played in a single championship game. runs. In the end, San Pablo's bats got C II d b I k b b =~'--'-~="-=~ -~-~~-'--' hot again and they cruised to an easy PIay was 10 owe y a pot uc ar eque 20080f!i f h v B'll B . .. cer 0 t e .lear, 1 y eason up win over Martinez. where officers and thelf familIes could relax to bat during Martinez game and get to know one another. It was an enjoyable time for everyThe Hercules Police Officers Association's (HPOA) one who played or attended and a great opportunity for first game was at 10: 10 AM against the eventual tourna- police officers of the area to connect. Teams are already ment champion San Pablo Police Department. San Pablo planning for next year's Dynamite Classic. jumped out to an early lead but Hercules rallied, forcing an Fall2009 ro �2009 Police Officer of the Year Officer Dwayne Collard was named Hercules Police Officer of the Year for 2009 at the 8th Annual September 11 Dinner, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Hercules. Officer Collard was born in San Pablo and grew up in West Contra Costa County. He worked as a police explorer for the Highway Patrol prior ro graduating from John Swett High School in 1995. Officer Collard then joined the Army National Guard and served as a heavy equipment operator and military policeman until he was honorably discharged in 2000. He worked for a local construction company until he was hired by the Hercules Police Department on September 5, 2004. Officer Collard established himself as an excellent employee and police officer early on. H e is always early for work, maintains a professional appearance, and gives 100% to the job. Officer Collard's supetior work ethic resulted in his selection as the department's traffic officer in 2006, an assignment he still holds. This assignment recently required Officer Collard to investigate two fatal accidents earlier this year and his work on both was excellent. Officer Collard serves as a member of the department's Special Response Team (SRT) and the Contra Costa County Vehicle 1he6: Special Enforcement Team. 2009 Police Officer of the Year-Dwayne Collard He operates the department's Harley Davidson traffic motorcycle and is also aSSigned a dual purpose, off road motorcycle. He is a certified Personal Alcohol Screening Device instructor and responsible for the maintenance and calibration of the department's radar units. Officer Collard's peers selected him for this recognition and his supervisors describe him as being "humble and approachable" and haVing a "can do" attitude. When he's not working he enjoys riding motorcycles and spending time with his dog. HPD Adds Two New Officers to Team The Hercules Police Department pleased is to announce the hiring of two additional police officers. Both officers are a welcome addition and are actively contributing ro the goal of public safety in our mortgage industry prior to beginning his law enforcement career. Officer Brian Colli;"s began employment with Hercules on August 3, 2009. He graduated from the Napa Valley College Criminal Justice Training Center. Officer Collins grew up in Vacaville and was a member of the U.S. Air Force for 6 years, where he served as a Loadmaster on C-5 planes. Stationed at Travis Air Force Base, he flew community. missions in Iraq, Afghanistan, Russia, Japan, and Officer John Gallegos is other locations in Europe and no stranger to the C ity of Asia. Hercules. He served for thirteen years as a HPD reserve In his spare time, officer prior to being hired by the department as a full-time Officer Collins enjoys police officer on October 30, 2008. He then graduated activities such as baseball, from the prestigious Alanleda County Regional Training family activities, soccer, and Center. fishing. Officer Collins feels Officer Gallegos grew up in Martinez and is a longtinle Contra Costa County resident. H e enjoys hunting, the outdoors, and fanlily activities with his wife and two daughters. He worked in various construction fields and the that Hercules is "a great town with a lot of potential. I enjoy working here:' Officer Brian Collins www.ci.hercules.ca.us COil Page 4 �HPD Sergeant Attends FBI Academy Hercules Police Sergeant Tim Stratmeyer was se- personal performance standards which far exceed those of lected to attend the 239 Session of the FBI National Acad- the organization. H e will thrive in this environment and emy from September 27 through December 11,2009. The ultimately strengthen and improve our police department 11 week program, held at the FBI Acadwhen he returns." emy on the U.S. Marine Base at Quanti- Pi:::!':!:=-..Ii=:t-:"f Along wi th his classroom studies, co, Virginia, is widely accepted as one of Sergeant Stratmeyer will also parthe most comprehensive and prestigious ticipate in rigorous physical training. training opportunities available to law 1 _~IIl".I~ Members of his session will be tested enforcement personnel. Sergeant Stratfor body fat, strength and endurance meyer will attend courses in Leadership, when they begin the program. They Ethics and Decision Making, Labor Law will then be retested at the end of the Issues, Investigative Interviewing, Effec c training, to measure how their bodtive Writing, Managing Death Invesies responded to the increased extigations and Fitness in Law Enforce- Sergeant Tim Stratmeyer displays a weapons ercise and improved diet provided cache recently seized from a Hercules residence ment. All coursework is accredited during the training. "Only a small through the University of Virginia. He percentage of the many thousand ' will be joined by over 250 fellow officers from throughout law enforcement officers in the United States and around the United States and other countries. the world are selected for this training," Chief Deltorchio "Sergeant Stratmeyer is the perfect candidate for this training," Police Chief Fred Deltorchio said. "He is one of the hardest workers on our department and sets said. 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Olf..,.~:adi D8tt1I'her 15~ " O!h>' _ Fa1l2009 I0 Page 5 y.,,,, "I"' ~.?OQ!) �Citizen's Academy Coming This Spring The Hercules Police Department will be holding a Citizen's Police Academy in the coming year. The academy is scheduled for March 31st through June 14,2010. The classes will be held on Wednesday even ings from 7:00 ro 9:00 PM, wirh some Saturday courses and field trips. The Citizen's Police Academy is an excellent opportunity for the public to become involved in the operations of a law enforcement agen cy. Citizens who entoll in the academy learn about procedures, priorities, and techniques of law enforcement in their community. Training blocks are taught by several H ercules Police O fficers and include an Introduction to the Department, Patrol Procedures, Crime Scene Investigation, Identity Thefi: and Internet C rimes Investigation, Firearms, Narcotics, Emergency Preparedness, Terrorism Training, and Corrections. of life with a variery of experiences and backgrounds. The participants add to the rotal academy experience for everyone, including the police officers who lead and instruct the various training blocks. To ensure each student has a great experience, rhe C itizen's Police Academy p rogram is limited to 30 participants. If you are interested in being part of this exciting experience, complete the attached application, and submit to the Neighborh ood Watch C oordinator at the H ercules Police D epartment by January 15, 20 10. If you would like to learn more about the. academy, please contact Ms. Gaema Obenchain at (5 10) 799-8263 or by email at gobenchain@ci.hercules.ca.ns. The education provided by rhe academy leads ro an informed group ofcitizens rhat expand the law enforcement capabilities of a community while providing rhe nucleus for neighborhood watch and citizen patrol groups for rhe city. Members of rhe academy come fro m all walks ~---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2010 Citizen's Academy Application ~rune _________________________________________________________________________ Address, ____________________________________________________________________ Home Phone_________________________ Cell Phone________________________________ Email._______________________________ Date of Birth._ _____________________________ Driver's License # _ _ ___ ____ _ _ _ Social Security # ______________ Current Emp10yer_ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ __ __ _ __ J ob T ide _ _ _ _ __ __ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ __ __ _ __ _ __ __ _ __ I, hereby authorize the City of H ercules Police Department to review m y b ackground to determine eligibility to atten d the Citizen's Academy. I understand submission of this application does not guarantee admission. Signarure_ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _____Date_ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ __ __ www.ci.hercules.ca.us 01 Page 6 �Support our youth and enjoy images of Hercules all year long with the , : n '." n· : i : i . r Proceeds to benefit the Hercules Explorers and Teen Youth Council (T.Y.C.) Come into City Hall or the Community Swim Center and purchase yours before its too late! �, - - - - - - -- - -- -- - - - -- - -- - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - _..- Revamped After School Program At eMS There are a variety ofprograms and activities ~iddle school students can participate in, but few combine academic, athletics, and fun as well as rhe Carquinez Middle School After School Program. "We're rebuilding rhe program from ground zero which takes time, but the program is really progressing:' says Principal Robert Bass. "The program has an academic component, a social component, and we're in the process of building Program an athletic component." Coordinaror Crystal Lopez has seen rhe program go from only 19 participants to almost 50 and knows the students are happy with the changes they see. "The kids seem to be interested in what we are doing and they want ro be a part ofit:' says Lopez. Every day after school, student participants have the opportunity to complete homework, participate in ~nrichment activities, and of Staff members, most of whom are college students, serve as role models, mentors, tutors, and counselors. «The staff works really well togerher:' says Adriana Hernandez, After School Program Supervisor and Teacher's Aide. The program also promotes student collaboration. Older students, who complete rheir homework e~ly, can assist younger students. Classmates can ask for clarification and Students have the flexibility to study on their own or work with their peers work through challenging problems together. Additionally, the After skills. "Students connect wirh other School Program staff has direct access students that rhey would not normally to the studenrs' teachers, helping ro have in their class or socialize With:' says Hernandez. "Even since the start of the school year, some of rhe kids have really blossomed." Principal Bass agrees adding, "Students can greatly improve their social skills and learn to work wirh students they might not otherwise have the opportunity to learn from ." coutse, just kick back and be Even though the A group of boys enjoy a game offootball after homework kids. Students are encouraged program is off to a great start, to attend every day, which builds ensure the right assignments are done, there is still lots of room for growth . . continuity and strong relationships and done right. "We'd like to have volunteers get among the staff and middle schoolers. After homework, students involved in teaching the different Each component of the program has a break up into groups to do a planned group activities and possibly mentoring designated time and students are well activity such as arts and crafts, sports, students;' says Bass. "We have grant aware of what is expected of them. or an academic project. Lopez adds monies for up to 80 students and I'd rhat she'd like to see the enrichment activities focus on arts and music saying, "We are looking for volunteers who are passionate about music or the arts and want to work wirh Out students after school:' Program .Coordinators also want to see the enrichment activities tie into the students regular classroom learning. Students can get assistance with homework from the After School Program staff In addition to assisting the students academically, rhe program also helps students' develop social like to see us get close to capacity by rhe end of rhe school year." And with the progress school officials have made in just a few weeks time, rhe program is well on its way towards meeting that goal. If you would like to be a part of rhis exciting and growing program, please contact Ms. Lopez at 510-6911090 or by email clopez@jsusd.k12. ca.us. www.ci.hercules.ca.us Gil Page 8 �Volunteers Begin Clean Up At Ohlone Park The City of Hercules held its first Volunteer Clean Up Day at Ohlone Park on Saturday, September 26, 2009 from 8am-12pm. It was the 1st phase of several phases where volunteers joined forces with the city, local businesses and other community organizations to begin the Ohlone Park Renovation Project. Ohlone Park is located at 190 Turquoise Drive, is in need of major renovations, and the massive task of refurbishing the park began on Saturday. dilapidated BBQ pits and picnic tables, painted benches, trash cans and a utility building and picked up litter in an effort to complete the first phase of this park clean up. Thanks to all of rhe dedicated volunteers for their hard work in improving one of Hercules neighborhood jewels! We would also like to thank the following groups and Over forty staff members paint,:d Over 7S bags of trash and leaves were collected Volunteers painted BBQpits and trash cans on kick-off day organizations for helping to make the clean up ahuge success: Hercules Home Depot, Community Garden Group, Rotary Club of Hercules, KIWlN's Club and the Chinese Association. Utility Building Gets Painted There are many more phases of this park clean up, so look for more volunteer days at Ohlone Park in the near future. The date has not yet been set for phase 2; however, the next phase will include assembling picnic tables, painting and repairing fences and a bridge. If you would like to be involved in future Ohlone Park Renovation projects or would like more information, please contact Pedro Jimenez at 799-8228, or at pjimenez@ci.hercules.ca.us. HERCULES N T 5 New Year's Eve Gala Save the Date A Fund-Raising Formal Event Details to Come! FaII2009 10 Page 9 �The Case for Code Enforcement Funding In clOSing, the letter states it is vital for elected officials to maintain this unique form of public safety enforcement and staff it with individuals who have chosen to dedicate their professional lives to this difficult diSCipline. O n September 14th, the Building Division received a sample letter from the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers titled, "The Case for Code Enforcement Funding." The letter was designed to be a rool for Building Officials and others in charge of code enforcement departments ro encourage their C ity Councils and City Managers to increase funding rather than decrease it. The letter talks about code enforcement as the "thin line" between orderly development, maintenance of property values and environmental protection, and "land-use anarchy." It goes on to state, "While codes and regulations have been enacted that promote orderly development and neighborhood protection, unless there are profeSSional individuals doing the heavy lifting of enforcement, the door is open to a deterioration of all the land-based programs and policies that elected officials have worked so hard to put into place to encourage clean, safe, and prosperous neighborhoods:' In addition, it states that code enforcement profeSSionals are highly trained individuals who are versed in the rights of entry, officer safety, hOUSing and building codes, vehicle Landscape maintenance is an important part of taking care of a home out in a professional manner. In addition to supporting basic code enforcement efforts, our The Neighborhood Clean Up Program brings volunteers intO a designated area to hdp residents dean up their yards and homes and reduce the need for traditional code enforcement efforts abatement, citation and fine issuance, nuisance abatements, mediation, community development, neighborhood preservation, environmental protection, and many other skills that provide Californians with services that are not appreciated, until they no longer exist. "As hisrory confirms, when the economy declines, land-based and building violations begin to increase, resulting in visual blight, illegal or hazardous structures, and unresolved code infractions due to the high volume of cases." That being said, the building division staff would like to personally thank the community for their commitment to code enforcement and the suppOrt they show to the staff. These staff are tasked with enforcing the laws and regulations of the City and are working hard ro ensure that aU of the things outlined above are carried community is going above and beyond to keep Hercules a beautiful and well maintained community through the Community Pride and Neighborhood Clean Up Program . The program, which started lasr fall, brings a group of volunteers into designated neighborhoods to assist residents with cleaning up their yards, medians and streets. The program has been very successful, coUecting over 79 tons of trash in just one year and has even been recognized by the National League of Cities. In our efforts to stave off environmental and neighborhood degradation-issues that have a direct impact on property values and more serious property crimes- we are grateful for the unwavering support and comnlitment from our residents. In addition to volunteers, heavy equipment and dumpsters are brought in to haul away tons of unwanted trash For more information on code enforcement or the Community Pride and Neighborhood Clean Up Program, visit our website at www.ci.hercules. ca.us or contact the Building Division at 510-799-8244. www.ci.hercules.ca.us Gil Page 10 �John Swett Unified Starts Change At Top Dr. Mike McLaughlin is no wallflower when it comes to a challenge. Last December, when he took the Superintendent -position for John Swett Unified School District, he knew there were big challenges ahead and it was rhose challenges that drew him in. "I see the potential. I think the District can become a marquee district in Contra Costa County:' says McLaughlin. We sat down wirh rhe new Superintendent to learn more about him and his goals for John Swere. people, the teachers are dedicated, and the community really cares about their schools. What's your philosophy on education? The business world has greatly influenced my thinking abour education. I believe education is our product and students are the customer. I believe COOlpleting ) SHS's football field was one of we need to equip students ro succeed the first phases of the modernization project and to do that we need to bring in rhe Tell US about some of the changes tools of rhe 21 St Century, so students you 'oe alread,r made. are competitive when they finish high school. If they don't have those rools, I We've begun the modernization of Tell us about your backg.-ound. John Swett High School. including don't think we're doing our job. the stare of rhe art footbal1!baseball! I'm a rhird generation superintensoftball complex. We've hired a mudent and third generation graduate sic teacher who is teaching K- 5 afof Usc. Before going into education, ter school and started a band at rhe I was in Finance for ten years. I try to middle school, so we're building the bring rhat business attitude to educamusic program. We've started addtion. After teaching for several years in ing color and curb appeal to each of Sacramento, I took my first Principal! the campuses so rhat students can be Superintendent pOSition with a K-8 district in Em a, California in 2001. A sign with the fingerprints o f the students proud of rheir schools. We've also hired a technology coordinator and he After three years, I moved to Ventura from his former district hangs in his office is almost finished with the fiber optic County and became the SuperintenWhat are some ofthe biggest challeng- infrastruCture which will enable us to dent for Briggs Elementary School es the District is facing? effectively bring in more technology. District, which was also K-8 . When I I'm very encouraged by rhe support of The financial situation in California is started at both of those districts, they had declining enrollment, similar to bleak so we're fighting an uphill battle the communir), and their eagerness for John Swere, but I was able to work with that. We have the challenge of change. with rhe community and the school becoming comperitive, changing our What is JOur greatest accomplishment educators and n ow both districts have declining enrollment to increasing en- thusfa r? rollment. Right now we're really a hidincreasing enrollment. den gem, but I know we have the po- I don't think I\'e done it yet. W hen I What brought you to John Swettnhis tential to become a top -notch district. left the district in Sourhern California, area has rhe diversity and community their enrollment was higher than ever, What are your goals for the District? my family and I were looking for. I see and rhe district had been aro und since a lot of p otential. the District has great I want John Swett to be a marquee dis- the late 1800's. I followed a vision and trict in Contra Costa County, a district its holding true, and rhat is definitely a that people really want to go to. I want big accompl ishment and now I'm exto enhance the technology to a 21 st cited to bring that vision here. Century level, enhance visual and per- What would y ou like the Community forming arts p rograms, and modern- to know? ize the facilities to today's standards. These are lofty goals, but we're already John Swett Unified School District is ahead of schedule. As we continue to a district on the move. We are a good implement change, people get excited. district that is committed to becoming Dr. McLaughlin in his office a great district! Fall 2009 ro Page 11 �Child Care Program Supervisors Bring Wealth of Experience to Hercules OWone Supervisor Gwendolyn Windham and Office Assistant Maria Rubio Office Assitant Jamie Wooldridge and Lupine Supervisor Claudia Vega Office Assistant Rozen Stafford and Hanna Ranch Supervisor Ambra Bonham Gwendolyn Windham studied Early Childhood Education at Solano College and Contra Costa College. Gwen has over 20 years of experience working with children. She began her career as a child care aide with the YM CA and later returned to YMCA as a Site Supervisor of the preschool and before/ atter school child care programs. Gwen came to the City of Hercules in 2000 and supervises the Ohlone Child Care Ptogram, Ohlone Summer Camp Program and the newly opened Ohlone Tiny Tot Program. In her spare time she likes to spend time with her grandchildren and travel. She especially likes to look for adventure on the baek roads of California. Claudia Vega received her Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Administration from Fresno State University and is currently taking courses at SFSU working towards an MS in Recreation Administration. Claudia has worked with children of all ages, starting with the YM CA in San Francisco, where she managed the after school program for 1st - 5th graders. She also spent three years working with a nonprofit organization and most recently, she worked for the City of San Bruno, overseeing the recreation department's after school programs. Claudia supervises the Lupine Child Care Program, Lupine Summer Program and Lupine Tiny Tot Program. In C laudia's spare time she enjoys spending time outdoors, camping, hiking, traveling and playing with her dog, Tyson. Ambra Bonham has over 25 years of experience teaching and directing pre-school and school-age child care programs. Ambra worked for the city from 1989 - 1999, before leaving to start a family. She rerurned to us in 2005 as the interim child care coordinator at Hanna Ranch Child Care. She is now the permanent child care supervisor of the H anna Ranch Child Care and Hanna Ranch Tiny Tots Program. Ambra attended San Diego State University, Napa Valley College and Santa Barbara C ity College, where she received her AA Degree. In her spare time, Ambra enjoys going to movies, hiking and baking cookies with her son. Maria Rubio, Gwen's office assistant, cred its Gwen's success to her ability to listen saying, "Ms. Gwen Claudia's office assistant Jais always striving to guide her staff mie Wooldridge admires Claudia's in meeting the children and parent's needs. Ms. Gwen always makes the ability to keep things organized, saytime to listen to children and parent's ing, "One of the things I love about concerns. Every time a new parent to Claudia is that she is very structuted the Hercules conmmnity walles into and organized. Claudia has taught me our office to inquire about child care, many time saving techniques. I am on she welcomes them to Out community my way towards being an Excel PRO! with a warm, big smile, Ms. Gwen has Now, I use spreadsheets for everything, shown me that being in child care is including weekly rosters and the attennot just a job but a love and dedication dance of each child in the After School Program and Tiny Tot program." to work with and for the children:' Ambra's positive attitude is appreciated by all. "My work site is a better place because I share an office with this energetic, positive and hard working lady. It might sound crazy but she is contagious. Don't worry, I mean it in a good way. Her enthusiasm on her job and confidence in the things she does is remarkable. What an asset fa, the City! She wants the best for everyone. Personally, she brings out the best in me and I'm proud to hear her say I'm her right hand," says Rozen Stafford, Ambra's Office Assistant. www.ci.hercules.ca.us Gil. Page 12 �Hercules Youth Ambassadors Visit Sister City By HHS Journalism Student Floraine Sioson Morning announcements, accidental library discoveries, friends armed with applications and English teacher Mrs. Lynne Dirk--what do they have in common? Last summer, juniors Julian Lin, Nicole Ng, Stefan Feurst, Marciana Suela and freshman Rachael Redlo had the opportlUlity to become youth representatives in Japan through the Hercules Sister City Association's Youth Ambassador ptogram. Since 1998, this program has recruited middle and high school students to represent Hercules in Tsushima, while also visiting various areas of Japan to experience and appreciate the culture, people and food. "I'm always asked how my stay in Japan was, and I respond 'Hot, humid, it rained, we had to walk a lot...l loved it.' But, I really did love it: said Suela. For the first half of the trip, the ambassadors were sent to live with different host families who took each student on various adventures for a week. Suela's family, for example, took her to calligraphy lessons, while Lin spent time at the mall with new Japanese friends. "Some of the most memorable experiences were staying with our host families;' said Feurst. "[ think all the ambassadors agree they were all wonderful. They treated us like family. Some of them, and even some ambassadors, were crying [when it was time to leave 1 because neither party wanted to be separated." Although each ambassador had a different host family, they all went to the same group activities and attended the Ts~shima Tenno Matsuri festival, one of the top three famous river festivals in Japan. The highlight was the evening festival called Yoi-matsuri, in which five large boats with illuminated lanterns are set afloat. Stay- The youth ambassadors take a quick break from sightSeeing for a photo op at Ocori Gate at Miyajima Island in Hiroshima. ing with a host family included eating unfamiliar Japanese dishes, adopting the Japanese reverence for manners and respect and facing the feared language barrier. Some students took Japanese language classes to prepare themselves, while others resorred to hand gestures, sounds and the occasional online translator. "With a little English from my host family, and a lime Japanese on my end, [ got through a lot [of the communication ptoblems]," said Redlo. During the latter part of the excursion, the ambassadors toured major Japanese cities such as Tsushima, Hiroshima, Kyoto, and Tokyo, and went Sight-seeing and shopping. When not immersing themselves in the Japanese culture, they had free time to do as they pleased. They visited various sites, like the Nagoya Castle, the Toyota Museum, a plethora of shrines, a bamboo forest, an assortment of malls, fish markets and even a life-sized version of the Japanese anime tobot, Gundam. After staying with the host families during the first half of the trip, the ambassadors stayed in different city hotels for the second half. "In the second portion of the trip, you get to wake up in a different city almost every day," said Ng. Every ambassador described the trip as a memorable cultural exchange and recommends other students to apply for ambassadorship, as it is a chance to make new friendships, represent Hercules and even change one's perspective on different cultures. The Sister City delegation, a taste ofJapanese culture. while they visit a tea ceremony at Tsushima High School. Fall2009 f0 Page 13 o Continued on page 14 �Expo Brings Together Businesses & Consumers On September 24. 2009. the City of H ercules and Hercules Chamber of Commerce hosted rhe Business and Consumer Expo 2009. O ver 400 residents came out to learn about local businesses in Hercules and the surrounding communities. "Participants were able to meet with the owners and managers of over 50 local businesses;' says Rochelle Samuels. City of Hercules event coordinator. Participants enjoyed great food provided by El Sol Restaurant. Kinder's Meat and Deli. La Strada Restaurant. Pinole Creek Cafe. and The Powder Keg Pub. In addition. the event mcluded live music. a kids craft table and face painting and over thirry raffle prizes. "There was something Thanks again to the followingsponsors for ·helping to make the event such a huge success: Arrowhead Water. D'Lorenza Floral Couture. El Sol Restaurant. Elegant Treasures. Fast Signs. Fil-Ams of H ercules. Hercules Florist. Hercules Lion's Club. Kinder's Meats and Deli. La Strada Restaurant. A Muse Muzick. Pinole C reek Cafe. The Powder Keg Participants feasted on food from Kinder's, Ef So l, La Strada. Pinole Creek Cafe and The Powder Keg Pub. Rotary Club of Hercules. SignA-RaIna. and the WCC Leo's Club. for everyone;' adds Samuels. "We are very thankful for the businesses and individuals that brought the event together. especially our sponsors." The Expo was so successful. rhe Chamber and City are making plans to continue the event on an annual basis. D "We were really pleased with the turnout and the response from the business owners;' says Shirley Gotelli. Executive Director of the H ercules Chamber. "We are excited to build on the event's success and to continue to promote H ercules businesses in a variety of ways." Thanks also to everyone who participated in the event. we hope you received valuable information and will continue to support local businesses. For information on upcoming Chamber events visit www.herculeschamber. com. Sister City continuedfrom page 13 The · city of Hercules and the city of Tsushima have been closely affiliated with each other since 1981. The HSCA gives its adult members. as well as H ercules' youth. the opportunity ro have visits between the two cities. allowing the relationship between these two towns ro prosper. The 2008 Japan trip was postponed to the summer of 2009 due to a lack of applicants. This move will also enable students to attend the Tenno Matsuri festival in the future. There will be a trip for 2010. unless otherwise stated by the association. To apply. interested students must submit an application. a personal essay. and teacher recommendations. After. students and their parents are interviewed. Pre-trip preparations include fundraising to help pay for the cOst of the trip and taking Japanese language classes to reduce the language barrier. Rather than finding an application while dusting a library counter. like Ng. or listening ro Mrs. Dirk talk about her son's experience with the program. like Redlo. students can contact Sharon Calonico. orchestra director. for applications. As Feurst said. "There's no downside to sending in an application. so why not ?" HHS Junior Sarina Curtis also contributed to this story. 50% OFF 2ND ITEM 50% OFF 2ND ITEM (equal or lesser value) Valid Sat & Sun' 9am-llom With this ad· Expires 12/31/09 (equal or lesser value) Valid Mon-Th • 11:30am-closing With this ad' Expires 12/31/09 132 Railroad Ave .. Hercules' 51 www.ci.hercules.ca.us <'il Page 14 �HPD Explorer Attends National Academy One of our very own Silvia was accepted out of Police Explorers, Silvia Gutierrez, hundreds of applicants to attend was accepted to the National Law the U.S. Secret Service Academy Enforcement Explorer Academy in July 2009. While attending the in Washington DC this past National Academy, she met with summer. Silvia has always had a Secret Service Agents, Uniform strong interest in law enforcement. Division Officers and was exposed Wh ile attending Heald college, to the training that regular Secret she learned about the Explorer Service agents go through. Silvia Program, which only a few agencies also met members of the Maryland ptovide. Silvia called the Hercules State Trooper S.W.A.T. Team. Police Department to learn more She had the opportunity to learn about how ,he can become a part about the duties of canine and park enfotcement officers and what it of the Explorer program. She was turning twenty at the time and takes to work in the counterfeiting was informed that sh e could only and fraud division. Academy be in the program until she turned A tOtal of30 young people attend the u.s. Secret participants also visited the Service Academy and [onred Air Force One twenty-one. Silvia was not affected White House, the Security Service by the news. She was still highly H eadquarters and the Tomb of the interested and motivated to become a part of this explorer Unknown Soldier. In addition, Silvia visited the National post and wanted to gain as much experience as she could Law Enforcement Memorial where she presented a wreath within that short amount of time. to honor fallen officers. Silvia ptogressed greatly in the explorer program and ' was soon promoted to the rank of Corporal. She received a variety of awards and was greatly respected by her fellow explorers and police department personnel. Silvia participated in JUSt about every community event hosted by Hercules while attending school and working a full time job. During her tenure, Silvia was promoted to the rank of Sergeant, due to her hard work and commitment to the pOSt. She also successfully tried out for the Explorer Tactical S.W.A.T. team, which is a very challenging task, especially for a new Explorer. In January 2009, she participated in the Chandler Arizona Tactical Swat Competition. In January 2008, Silvia graduated from Heald College with an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice. She is now attending the Napa Valley College Criminal Justice Basic Police Academy as an Intern. When she graduates next year, she will have the opportunity of being hired as a Reserve Police Officer with the City of Hercules, where she can continue to pursue her law enforcement career. Silvia is still a part of the Hercules Explorer Program as an Explorer Advisor, and currently works part-time while attending the Police Academy. Best ofluck Silvia during the academy, we can't wait to have you rejoin the team as a Reserve Officer. ~"""'-"I'I The Academy scheduled was jam packed with training courses in a variety of areas: such as physical fitness, control tactics, and firearms Fall 2009 IN) Page 15 Silvia, third from left, was selected among thousands of applications to attend the Academy in Washington D.C. �• Cuisine "/Iove coming here Saturday or Sunday for breakfast or lunch. Since I don't live with my parents anymore, I barely get the chance to eat a homecooked Filipino meal. So whenever I am craving rice & tasty Filipino food, {go to Cabalen to nil that void (for a reasonable price). The set up is like a buffet where you point at what you want. This place is also Family owned, & the owners are very friendly & personable. I love getting kare- kare, bangus, mongo etc." - KA, Hercules, CA I love this place. My mom found this restaurant and insisted that {give it a try. The owner and her daughter were serving the food, and they were so friendly! The servings were good-sized portions. I went there for breakfast once, and it was VERY GOOD. The place is very clean, and it's a comfortable environment. There is a steady stream of people coming through there all the times. My parents love the food here so much that I had Cabo/en cater their 60th birthday party! I've only had Filipino food twice before this. Once was a total disaster in LA. To me, this food tasted like { was sitting in a family kitchen. Now I feel like I've had the reol thing, and now I know what the fuss is all about. It took all of about 15 minutes from EI Cerrito to the restaurant. I don't know if there is any other reason to come to Rodeo - but perhaps it holds some secret gems. If that is so, then this is one of them. - CB, EI Cerrito, CA I definitely recommend it! - MR, Vallejo, CA Excellent Pork Adobo and Pancit! My wife loves this place. Friendly and helpful service. They are happy to answer any questions you may have about the various dishes they offer; all reasonably priced. - J(' Richmond, CA I • . .. .. •• • • \ , • • - ,,, DESIGNED BY . .. - SEEDESIGN.CO £l"._-~~ _ ~ ��En ef camino hacia fa compra de tu casa, estamos contigo en cada paso ANACANESSA 510-685-1969 GEORGINA CRA VEZ 510-579-2790 ALICIA MORALES 510-292-1554 ADINA UZETA 510-367-6329 Durante el proceso de compra, necesitas una experta para que te ayude a tomar las decisiones mas apropiadas. Las Profesionales de CENTURY 21 ® utilizan sus conocimientos, experiencia y recursos para que el proceso de compra de tu casa sea 10 mas simple y exitosa posible . Este compromiso es solo una parte de la Promesa de Servicio al Comprador de CENTURY 21 Bay Realty. Visita: www.BayRealtor.com. 0 pasa por nuestra oficina y enterate de como un Profesional de CENTURY 21 puede ayudarte a convertir en realidad tu sueno de comprar una casa. www.BayRealtor.com 1611-C Sycamore Ave. Hercules CA, 94547 Each Office Independently Owned and Operated. Tnfonnation Above Deemed Reliable, but Not Guaranteed. ��Holiday Safety Tips From the Rodeo-Hercules Fire Prevention Bureau The winter holidays are a time for cel- reach of children. ebration, and that means more cook- • Never use candles to decorate Christmas trees! ing, lots of parties, and a risk of fire. The Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District would like • Never place electric lights on a metal Christmas tree! to remind you that human error is involved in most home • When decorating with lights, use only those labeled by a heating fires. December, January, and February are rhe lead- testing laboratory. (UL Approved) Check for and replace ing months for home fires as well as home fire deaths in this frayed at damaged cords. country. H eating equipment is the second leading cause of • Don't overload electrical outlets and turn off or unplug all home fires in the United States. Most of these fires could lights before leaving home or going to sleep. have been prevented with proper understanding and use of these devices. Review the following safety tips for helping Holiday Parties to keep your home and family safe rhis holiday season. • Decorate with only flame-retardant or noncombustible materials. Heating Safety Tips: • When purchasing new heating equipment, be sure to select products that have been tested and approved by an independent testing laboratory and be sure it complies wirh local fire and building codes. • If your guests smoke, provide them wirh large deep ashtral's and check them frequently. • After the parry, check inside and under upholstery and trashcans for smoldering cigarette butts. • Install and maintain heating equipment correctly. • Place heaters at least 36" away from anything that can burn, including wallpaper, bedding, clothing, and people. Christmas Tree Safety • Never lea~e space heaters operating when you are not in • Choose a fresh Christmas tree and put it in a stand designed riot to tip the room or when you go to sleep. over. • Don't leave children or pets unattended wlspace heaters. • Keep tree well away from heat sources and exits and water it constantly. If you purchase an artificial tree, be sure it is labeled fire retardant. • Don't attempt to dry clothes or orher combustibles over space heaters. • If rhe electric cord on a heater is worn or frayed, have the cord replaced by a professional electrician. • Have your chimney inspected by a professional prior to the start of every heating season. • If you hang stockings, live garlands, and combustible decorations over rhe fiteplace, don't use rhe fireplace however, it is best not ro place any combustibles on or near rhe fire place opening. • Always use a sturdy screen in front of rhe fireplace opening to prevent sparks from flying out. Kitchen Fire Safety • Remember to burn only wood in a fireplace and not trash, trimmings, or cardboard and never use flammable liquids in a fireplace. Holiday Lighting: • Wear tight-fitting clothes when cooking -- loose clothes can be ignited by hot burners. • Don't leave the kitchen with something cooking on the stovetop and always turn pot handles inward. Take care when burning candles. Be • Don't store items on the stovetop - rhey could catch fire. sure they are kept well away from • Don't overload electrical outlets. decorations or other combustible . materials. Don't leave children • Don't use electrical appliances in or near water. unattended in a room wirh lit The Rodeo -Hercules Fire Protection District wishes everycandles, and keep candles, matches, and lighters out of one a happy and safe holiday season. www.ci.hercules.ca.us Gl Page 20 �-... ........ ~ CITY OF HERCULES -TEEN YOUTH COUNCIL Do you need some time for holiday shopping? Have a party to go to or just want the evening to yourself? Come take advantage ofT.Y.C.'s Parents Night Out and get ready for the holidays while your kids have fun. Kids will participate in group activities, arts & crafts including making a gingerbread house, sports, and much more! When: Friday, December 11, 2009 Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Ages: K8th Grade Where: The Hercules Teen Center 2007 Refugio Valley Road Cost: $20 for Residents and $30 for Non-Residents Fee includes cost of activities and snack. Registration Deadline: Monday, December 7 For More Information: Call 510-799-8289 �Responsible Pet Ownership The City of Hercules has always stressed the importance of responsible pet ownership, but in the past few months, this issue has come to the forefront due to three separate dog attacks. In all three situations, the dogs were 'at large: meaning they were not leashed or locked up in the backyard. One of these incidents even resulted in the death of the dog that was attacked. •1 I 1 f I I I Due to the recent attacks, the Police Department is reviewing the City's municipal code, which incorporates the County's animal ordinance, to prevent future attacks of this nature. It is an unfortunate reality that irresponsible owners put responsible owners' pets at risk. In September and October, the Police Department held meetings to hear ftom residents about what changes they would recommend to protect owners and their pets. The public safety subcommittee is now considering those suggestions and will submit their recommendation to the City Manager and City Council in the coming weeks. Updates will be posted on website at www.ci.hercules.ca.us as they become available. The City also wants to take this opportunity to remind ALL dog owners, that dogs are required to be re- CHILDRENS ACADEMY "Family Child Care Home" strained, unless the animal is on private property or in an authorized off-leash area, such as a dog park. A dog that is not restrained is considered 'at large' and may be impounded by the Contra Costa Animal Services Department and the owner may be fined. Furthermore, if an animal is determined by the Contra Costa Animal Services Department to be dangerous, it may euthanized by the department. This was the action taken in the case of the August 20th dog attack. The City and Police Department take these incidents very seriously and need your assistance. If you see a loose dog, please call the Contra Costa Animal Services Department at 925-335-8300 or Hercules police dispatch at 5lO-724-1111. Please take this opportunity to save the police dispatch number in your cell phone, if you have not done so already. Even if your dog is well-behaved, another unfriendly dog may be in the area. If you are with your dog and see another loose dog, please try to avoid the other dog. Calling Animal Services and providing them with as much information about the dog's location and description will help them locate the animal and keep you and your animal safe. THE PURPOSE: To proVide good quality childcare to children in our community. To offer an affordable service with excellent professionalism for parents in our community. To proVide safe play and age appropriate aCQdemics in a fun {llIed Christian atmosphere of love and respect FOR MORE INFORMATION OR ENROLLMENT Contact: Latissa Robinson 510 799-7375 5 I 0 866-7063 cell License No. HO/JR£OfOPERA710N 073406230 6:30 AM-6:30'PM Monday through friday www.ci.hercules.ca.us G1 Page 22 ��Introducing the Hercules Chamber of Commerce-A First Choice Resource "The Hercules Chamber of Commerce mission is to advocate the common business interests and general welfare of all members, regardless of size; to foster and promote a healthy, ethical, competitive business climate; and to enhance the quality of life in our community." So, what does this mean to the residents ofHercules? In survey after survey, the residents of Hercules have said that they want more retail srores, more organizations that create local jobs, and more services in our town. The Chamber of Commerce has a role to help facilitate and to promote these businesses. If residents want more businesses, they will need to support these local vendors to assure their economic viability. Businesses need residents; residents want businesses! The Chamber is in the process of upgrading its website, www.herculeschamber.com. with the goal of making it a first choice resource for a resident who needs to find a business or service. For example, you moved ro Hercules twO years ago and never established yourself with a local dentist. Now you have a toothache and need to find a dentist. The Chamber has several dentists as members; you can visit the "members" section of the website and find a listing of these dentists. Is it time for your teenager to get a checking account or debit card? Several local Chamber member banks have programs speCifically targeted for teens. Your furnace will not come on and you need a repair? Do you need a smog check, a document notarized, or a computer repaired? The list is endless... Did you know that there are many home based businesses in H ercules? If you want to learn more about them, the Chamber of Commerce is a first choice resource. Chamber Director Michael Sailer (right) presenting D'Lorenza Floral owner Cheri Soriano ~Escalante and her parents their first $ 5 at the grand opening in May Nordl Shofe Dental Dentists Betty Fong, Yvonne Chu·Hyland and Registered Dental Assistant Janika McClough receiving 2009 Business of cllC Year Award The Chamber also participates in many community service projects that enhance the quality oflife in Hercules. Some of these projects include co-sponsoring with the City of Hercules, the July 4th parade; conducting a mock interviewing program at Hercules High School; hosting a candidates night during City Council election cycles: participating in the City Community Update in April, the Cultural Festival in June, and the C ity-wide Clean-Up day in November; and hosting an Annual Awards Dinner to recognize outstanding individuals and businesses in Hercules. As a resident of Hercules you do not need to own a business ro find value in your Chamber of Commerce. We are a resource for you; we are here to help you. The Chamber participates in a variety of events every year including the West County Expo in Pinole www.ci.hercules.ca.us c.a Page 24 �, Pinole Hercules Little League Baseball/ Softball/ Tee Ball/ Challenger Ages 5-18 2010 Season Registration Information REGISTRATION FEES & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION League Web Site: www.phllca4.org League Hotline: 510-433-9943 Check the web site or call our hotline for registration dates and more information!! LEAGUE ORIENTATION A parent or guardian is required to attend a 15 minute League Orientation prior to registration. RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS Player members of Pinole Hercules Little League must have proof of residency and live within Pinole, Hercules, or the unincorporated areas of Montalvin, Bayview, Tara Hills, or the areas of Richmond/EI Sobrante that are bound by east of Interstate 80, north of San Pablo Dam Road, and west of Castro Ranch Road. PROOF OF RESIDENCY A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE WITH PICTURE (showing current address) AND one of the following : Utility Bill , (with statement showing actual resident, which must be the same as Driver's License), Internet Service, Voter Registration or Property Tax Statement. PROOF OF AGE Original Birth Certificate or a Certified Copy of the Original Birth Certificate is required . Fa1l2009 ro Page 25 �The City of Hercules Building Division is happy to launch a new informational column called "The Code Compliance Corner:' The column will address frequently asked questions concerning code enforcement, building permit issuance and requirements, and inspections. One of our department's main objectives is to gain voluntary compliance whenever possible in an effort to avoid the need for legal action. Code enforcement works with citizens through one-on-One discussions, informational handouts, and home inspections, which all result in new working relationships and neighborhoods which are cleaner and better maintained. Over the past year, there have beennumerousrequestsforexplanation of courtesy notices lett on doors and warning tags lett on cars. We'd like to use this first Code Compliance Corner to help clarify why the notices and warnings were given, and what needs in residential driveways. The City of Hercules Municipal Code requires that all vehicles parked in the front driveway must be both currently registered and in operable condition. Vehicles that are inoperable, whether registered or not, and vehicles with expired registration tags are not permitted to be parked in public view. Vehicles with expired registration tags are considered to be Holiday lights can become a fire hazard inoperable, since they cannot legally when exposed to the elements for long periods of time be driven on the streets. Vehicles that fall into these categories must be In addition, Underwriter's Laboratory parked in the garage or in a side or rear (UL) has tested and labeled the wiring, yard and must be screened from view. advisingthatlights be used a maximum Placing a car cover over the vehicle is of 90 days. If the manufacturer's not an acceptable alternative. since recommendations are not adhered to, the vehicle is still in rhe front driveway. a fire may result and your insurance company might even refuse to pay the claim. Thanks to the hard work of our conscientious citizens, a welcomed Inoperable vehicles and vehicles with expired registration can not be parked in public view to be done to comply with the request. It is the responsibility of the property It should be noted that although these owner and/ or the vehicle owner to are requests for compliance, they are make the vehicle operable or remove it based on the City's municipal code from the driveway. and do require action on the part of The second most frequently the person receiving them to avoid asked question is related to holiday further action. lighting. Although holiday lighting One of the most frequently is not specifically addressed in the asked questions is regarding cars parked municipal code, it is covered by the requirements of the California Electrical Code which is adopted by the City of Hercules. The Code states that holiday lighting use shall not exceed 90 days, and must be removed when not in use. These requirements are based on the likelihood of a hazard due to the continued exposure to the outside environment. The wire can Code Enforcement Officers, Kelly Frerichs and Ernie Visconti assist with Neighborhood Clean Up Program become brittle and crack, and when exposed to inclement weather may short out and cause an electrical fire. new trend seems to have emerged. Neighbors are working to maintain the appearance of their homes and yards and as a result, they're improving their neighborhoods. It is gratifying to see residents weeding, trimming. mowing and painting. As one happy person commented, "I have lived in this neighborhood for 15 years and this is the first time I have seen so many neighbors out working in their yards." We would like to commend Herculeans for doing their part in making and keeping Hercules a beautiful city. "Code Compliance The Corner" will be a continuing segment in each edition of The Herculean and we hope you take advantage of it . Ifyou would like more information about the building division, file a complaint, or submit a question to the "Code Compliance Corner" please contact us at: 510-799-8244 or visit www. ci.hercules.ca.us. www.ci.hercules.ca.us Oi Page 26 �If;~~;n~::;ie~~~iac~:£!y~~~!e~~~~es;~~~m. This no cost service will assist you and your employees during this critical time. In Contra Costa County, 85 percent of the business community is made up of small businesses, many of which are being forced to layoff employees to survive the current economic conditions. To assist businesses owners and employees with layoffs, the county's Rapid Response Team provides free outplacement resources and services to help displaced workers get back to work with minimal downtime. The Rapid Response Team urges businesses to contact them regarding employee layoffs as soon as possible. They will work with you to schedule an on-site presentation for your employees about job search, job training, academic and career assessment, career planning and other services available at EASTBAY Works One Stop Career Centers. Information about obtaining unemployment insurance and other organizations and agencies that can help workers smoothly transition back into the workforce is also provided. The resources provided thtough the Rapid Response Program assisr businesses and dislocared workers during a critical time. Contact your Rapid Response representarive, Susie O'Bryant at (925 ) 67 1-4 542 or Sobryant@ ehsd.cccounty.us for details. Additional information about EASTBAY Works and its partners can be found at www. eastbayworks.com. If individuals are moving out of the area, One Stop Career Centers are located throughout C alifornia and the nation. More information can be found at www.servicelocator.org by simply entering a zip code or city. What to Do with the Yard Waste Cart? Have you ever wondered what to place in your Green Cart? To reduce garbage and save landfill space, yard waste is collected from residents and businesses in Hercules. Place all organic materials (yard waste) directly into your 6S-gallon green cart. Do not place material in plastic bags. For more information call: (510) 262-7100 or visit www.recyciemore.com YES (acceptable items): No (unacceptable items): • • • • • • grass clippings, leaves & flowers weeds, yard trimmings pine needles unpainted wood tree branches (no longer than 3 feet) fruits & vegetables (uncooked) • • • • • • plastic bags garbage rocks, soil, or concrete plastic, metal, paper, or glass pet waste or manure hazardous materials Brought to you by the West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority Fa1l2009 ro Page 27 �Strengthening Sister City Ties On November 5, 1981, The City of Hercules entered into an official sister city relationship with Tsushima, Japan. Representatives from Tsushima had heard about Hercules because of our state of the art waste- water treatment plant and were interested in the new technologies we were using. Since Hercules was also interested in forming a partnership with another city, the Sister Ciry friendship was formed. Over the years, the two cities have strengthened their bond of friendThe 2009 Tsushima Delegation after a demonstration from the Hercules Police Department ship through cultural exchanges and delegation visitsto the respective cities. Home-stays with host families have enriched the experiences of delegation members to Tsushima and vice-versa. The sister city relationship requires a team of volunteers dedicated to maintaining the friendship and partnering with other volunteers who live thousands a miles away. These volunteers are key for any sister ciry relationship to be prosperous. In witnessing the successful sister ciry relationship between Tsushima and Hercules, members of the community have expressed the desire for the City of Hercules to consider entering into a second official sister city relationship. In response, the Hercules City Council formed the Sister Ciry Exploration Committee to serve in the capacity of an advisory board. The Committee is currently exploring the possibilities of the city forming a second sister city relationship and the possibility of additional sister city relationships in the future. The Committee is seeking input from the Hercules community to incorporate more ideas into their recommendations. If you have suggestions of possible sister cities or thoughts about forming additional sister city relationships, please consider the follOWing questions: 1) What international city would be a good candidate for a sister city relationship with Hercules and why? 2) Have you heard of any inrerest from your suggested city to form a relationship with Hercules? 3) What role would you play in bringing that official sister city relationship to fruition? 4) The success of a sister city relationship relies on the commitment of those involved to keep the momentum going. If the city you suggest is selected as a sister city for Hercules, how will you continue to support that relationship? 5) Would you be interested in assisting with the current sister city relationship Hercules has with that of Tsushima, Japan? Please submit your responses to the Hercules Sister City Association Staff Liaison, Phyllis Decena, by email at pdecena@ ci.hercules.ca.us or U.S. Mail at 111 Civic Drive, Hercules, CA 94547, by November 30, 2009. www.ci.hercules.ca.us ~ Page 28 �'-I lLOU_, Ie I=DVI ". t e d" = . ' to the aDDual SeniorHoliday Luncheon Brought to you by the Hercules Lions Club The WCC Leo Club Co-Sponsored by The City of Hercules, The Christmas Coalition & Home Instead Senior Care WHEN: Sunday, December 13,2009 WHERE: Hercules Community Center 2001 Refugio Valley Road Hercules, CA 94547 TIME: 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Food, Entertainment and Gifts for all Seniors!!! Bring an unwrapped toy for the Leo Club toy drive For information & reservations, call 510-799-5620 by December 1st �THE HERCULEAN Advertising Contract Please complete and return pages I and 2 of the advertising contract. 1. DESIGN: · o o CAMERA- READY color advertisement SUBMIT ADVERTISEMENT on a CD or via e-mail. Ad returned only upon request. 2. UPCOMING ARTICLE SUBMITTAL DUE DATES: o o o Spring Friday, January 22, 20 I 0 (March publication) Summer Friday, May 28, 2009 (July publication) Fall Friday, September 24, 2009 (November publication) 3. ADVERTISEMENT SIZES AND COST: Please select one of the following advertisement sizes: 0 Inside-Eighth Page (3 112" W x 1 112" H) $175.00 0 Inside-Quarter Page (3 112" W x 2 112" H) $250.00 0 Inside-Half Page (7" W x 4 112" H) $325.00 0 Inside Full Page (7" W X 8 3/4" H) $600.00 0 Inside Front/Back Cover Full Page (7" W X 8 3/4" H) $650.00 0 Outside Back Cover Half Page (7" W x 2 1/2" H) $700.00 * Hercules Community Non-Profit organizations recognized by the Hercules Community/Library Service Commission will receive a FREE one page ad per calendar year. Increased rates effective July 1,2009. 4. METHOD OF PAYMENTS: o o Check or money order (please make payable to the City of Hercules) Master Card or Visa (credit card payments must be made in person at City Hall ). As of 7/25/07, per Cit Council Resolution No. 07-116, processing of credit card payments will include an additional $2.00 per $101 or increment tbereof. City of Hercules 5. MAIL PAYMENT AND AD TO: III Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 Attention: Herculean Advertising Phone: (510) 245 6533 Fax: (510) 7992521 �THE HERCULEAN Advertising Contract PLEASE PRINT NAMElBUSINESSIORGANIZA110 ADDRESS STATFlZIP CODE STREET PHONE NUMBER FAX NUMBER CONTACT PERSON PHONE RETURN ORGINAL AD D YES o NO DATE SIGNATURE FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY DATE PAYMENT RECEIVED DATE AD RECEIVED SIGNATURE TITLE �HERCULES SHORT SALE 3BD/2 .SBA IN COUNTRY RUN BEAUTIFUL INSIDE Web1D:W01155120 HERCULES SHORT SALE 3BD/2.SBA + LOFT WITH OV ER 2,000 SO FT. MODEL HOME WITH MANY UPGRADES. 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CA 94547-5489 Bus: 510-724-1800 LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR STATE FARM IS THERE.® PRSRTSTD City of Hercules III Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 u.s. POSTAGE PAID Rodeo,CA Permit No. 23 ECRWSS POSTAL PATRON � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/8d2a3fd07d1c47e891dd123d48f1e077.pdf 9f3d925648cb422ddb9d35e7843d87fd PDF Text Text �Looking goodls not easy. We can help. BRIGHT THIS AD AND RECEIVE $50 COMPLETE PAIR OF GlASSES* Cannot be combined with vision and insurance plans. EYE 5 Call 510-724-1000 0 PTO M ETRY for an appoint:ment www.BrightEyesOptomehy.com �CITY DIRECTORY Ciry Manager City Hall- Generallnformarion Ciry H all Fax Community/Swim Center Parks & Recreation Deparrment H ercules Municipal Utility Hercules Senior Center Finance D ept/Business License Business/Community D evelopment Public Works & Engineering Inspection Request Line City Clerk Police D epartment Rodeo·H ercules Fire District CITY HALL HOURS : MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM City COWlcil 799-8206 M eets the second & fourth T uesd'!J 0/ each month. Joe Eddy McDonald, Mayor Kris Valsrad, Vice Mayor Ed BaJico TABLE OF CONTENTS Teen Programs Continue to Grow 1 Warerfront Update 3 Foreclosures and the C ity of Hercules 4 Community Pride Campaign Underway 5 HPD Chaplain Program 6 Police Department Update 7 Ways to Improve Your Neighborhood Today 8 Prescription Drug Disco unt Program Info 11 H ercules School Take Center Srage 13 Hanna Ranch Elementary 14 Lupine Elementary 19 Ohlone Elementary 20 Rodeo Hills Elementary 21 Carquinez Middle 22 Hercules Middle/ High 23 John Swett H igh 25 Coar Drive Collects 1,270 Items 799-8206 799-8200 799-2521 799-8291 799-829 1 799-8285 799-8219 245-6509 245-6529 799-8241 799-8240 799-82 15 799-8260 799-456 1 29 Plalining Commission 245-6529 Meets the first and third Mond'!J of each month. Richard Mitchell Raoul Malrez Jose Bibal Myrna L. deVera Sherry McCoy Community Services Commission Meets the secolld Mond'!J of each month. Cletia H art TimorhyYan Susan Marie Lee Janice Leighton Armah A.R. Weinstein Andrew Walters Sherry Madfes John Mills 799-8293 Virgilio dela Vega Howard Holt Jojo Soriano Hercules Library Commission M eets the third Thursd'!J of each mOllth. Education Commission CJt"ent!J remains dormant For addirional information, please visit the City website at wwvl.ci.hercules.ca.us Donald Kuehne Joanne Ward 799-8239 Bruce MacAulay Jo Ellen Macotte Sid Shapiro 799-8254 �The Hercules High School Boosters Club presents: !/file GtA ADAlIBI lfIrJ~_BNT f, �Teen Programs Continue to Grow With Opening of Hercules Teen Center With the one year anniversary of the opening of the Hercules Teen Center set for next month and the exponential growth due to the new space and additional offerings, we thought we'd share with you some of the cool things that are happening with our teens. Special Events A Highlight In December, TY.C. (Teen Youth Council) and TH.E. S.P.O.T (Teens of Hercules Empowering thru Sprit, Preservation, Outreach and Teamwork) got together for a joint holiday party and end of year celebration. At the event, some of the teens shared their stories and experiences with the programs. Many enjoyed being involved in the community wide events such as the Citywide Drill, Tree Lighting Ceremony and Halloween Haunted House. Ramiah Davis, who played a victim in the disaster drill inNovember, said that it was something she had never done and that dressing up for the part (wearing extensive make-up) was really fun. Davis is one of 21 students on the TYC Executive Board, which is made up of mostly high school juniors and semors. Teen/Yonth Coordinator, Janine Shaheed, said the Executive Board gives students an opportunity for cross-age mentoring and play a key role in planning events such as the holiday party and Halloween Haunted House. Trivernal Johnson, another Execntive Board member, said he also enjoys getting to do new things and looks forward to going on the planned events including Santa Ctuz and Great America. Both students have big plans for when they graduate high school. Davis wants to be a lawyer and Johnson is still deciding between business, computers, law, or a combination of the topics. Even though Johnson admits he first got involved to complete his community service hours (a requirement for graduation), he stayed T.Y.C. Executive Board Members: Ramiah Davis, Trivernal Johnson and Kiana Johnson committed not because he had to, but because he wanted to. Various Programs To Serve Our Teens Various Interests While the TY.C. boasts participation numbers of over a hundred sixth through twelfth graders, it is not the only activities teens can get involved in. There is TH.E. S.P.O.T morning and afternoon pro- Teens from T.Y.C. and T.H.E. S.P.O.T. enjoying friends and food at holiday party grams, tutoring classes, cheer camps, dance troops, and many more. During TH.E. S.P.O.T.'s afternoon program, there is even a homework hour, where students can collaborate with their classmates or receive additional assistance from staff. However, when it is time for fun, there is plenty of that as well. The Teen Center is stocked with wireless computers, big screen TVs, video game consoles, a basketball and volleyball court, a pool table, air hockey table and a karaoke machine. The Teen Center has enabled the City to create even more programs just for teens and ptovide our young people with a safe place to learn, play, or just hang out. Some of the other teen activities include Kaplan Test Prep for the SATs and ACTs and teen parry rentals. New Program Offers Assistance To Trouble Teens And Their Families One of the newest programs is the Golden Sierra Life Skills class. The KIND program (Kids In Need ofDiversion) proVides a concentrated educational course for struggling youth on issues such as truancy, theft, drugs, o Continued on page 3 Teens playing musical chairs at December holiday party www.ci.hercules.ca.us Gil. Page 1 �and Installation of Officers Citizen of the Year Business of the Year Youths of the Year Special Recognition Robert B. Polacchi North Shore Dental Janna Lee Christine Imazumi Susan L Pricco Saturday, March 28, 2009 6:00PM Hercules Senior Center 111 Civic Drive Hercules, CA Tickets $40.00 Per Person For inform ation, please contact the Chamber: 510-741-7945 • offi ce@herculeschamber.com �D Teens Continuedfrom page 1 anger management and conflict resolution. Students are given the option of participating in the program or facing ocher types of punishment such as suspension or detention. "So instead of missing more school and sitting at home possibly doing nothing (with a suspension), students can learn how to make positive choices and develop important life skills;' said Shaheed. Free DROP-INs Every Friday In April les will be hosting FREE DROP- IN every Friday in April from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, Teens are invited to stop by and give the Teen Center a try! Test out yo ur skills on our video games, use our wireless laptops, sing along with our karaoke, kick back and watch TV in our lounge room or play pool, ping pong, or air hockey and much more. Also learn more about the ours tanding programs the Center has to offer. For more information visit OUf website at www.ci.hercules.ca.us. To celebrate the one year anniversary of the Teen Center, the City of Hercu- Hercules teens feasted on aU types of food at annual holiday celebration What's New in the Waterfront? By Assistant City Manager Lisa Hammon It's often hard to understand why projec[S "take so long." Since starting work at [he City about seven months ago, I am often asked: "Why isn't anything happening at the intermodal transit center?" "Why hasn't consttuction started?" "Where are we in the pro- On a project of this magnitude (42 acres), there is much work to do before the project actually starts construction, such as: environmental review, drawing and reviewing plans, submitting funding applications, working with the developer on the components cess?" of the project that the City/Redevel, - - - - -- -- - - - -- - -, opment Agency will fund/build and what the developer will fund/ build, obtaining railroad approval for relocating the tracks and building the center platform, planning for utility relocations, and holding Project Team meetings ro keep everyone apprised of Saturday the latest developments, to name just a April 4, 2009 few tasks. document will be released for public review and comment. Plans are underway for how the Bay Trail, railroad right-of-way, grade differentials, and buildings along the waterfront will all fit together in an aesthetically pleasing way that takes advantage of the beautiful San Pablo Bay views. Design draWings will be sent to the railroad in the next thirty days for review and approval. Different alternatives for access to Hercules Point are being considered. Hercules staff, the developer, and many consultants meet on a very regular basis to keep the "behind the scenes" wo rk moving as expeditiously as possible. Currently, we are commenting on the Administrative Draft of the Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment for the Herculeslntermodal Transit Center prepared by Impact Sciences for the Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) and the City. In a few months the draft So, thank you for your patience as we do the work that is required to get to the construction phase. If you have questions about the project, feel free to contact me at 510-799-8251 or by email at lhammon@ci.hercules.ca.us. COMMUNITY UPDATE 2009 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Hercules Community Center 2001 Refugio Valley Rd For more information, visit our website at www.ci.hercules.ca.us www.ci.hercules.ca.us c;a Page 3 �, l Foreclosures and the City of Hercules Like most cities in California, the C ity of Hercules is experiencing a large number of foreclosures within its neighborhoods. Just six months ago the numbers were considered high at 64 foreclosure properties. That number two weeks ago was 124 and as this article is wtirren it is up to 156. Good News In The Midst of Bad This is not good news for the C ity, but there appears to be some positives in the midst of the bad. One of those positives is that the majority of the properties are being maintained in an acceptable manner. There have been a handful of properties that were left by the owners only to be vandalized by neighborhood kids, squarred in by homeless persons, and in one case rented out to an unsuspecting renter who subsequently had to move back Ollt when it became obvious the property was in foreclosure proceedings. Code Enforcement Officers Acting Quickly To Eliminate Problems Although the City of H ercules has not experienced many of the problems some of our neighboring cities have, we have had problem properties. The City has moved quickly in these cases to get them cleaned up and to ensure they remain clean. This h as not been an easy task. The City maintains a list of Real Estate Officers for the various banks that are taking possession of foreclosure properties. Code Enforcement contacts them, advises them of the problem, and provides reasonable timelines to abate the problem, usually fi fteen days. In many cases the banks who are repossessing homes change rap icily and it takes some time to find the appropriate contact person. Although this has Spring 2009 10 Page 4 been challenging, the C ity has been very successful in making contact and getting results. It is imperative to maintain these p roperties so that neighborhood property values don't fall anymore than they already have. New Ordinance To Fight Blight In an effort ro fight the blight that foreclosures can bring and to provide another tool which Code Enforcement Officers can utilize, the City of H ercules recently adopted an ordinance which addresses foreclosure properties that fall into disrepair. O nce a problem property is identified as being in foreclosure, a n otice is sent to the bank advising them that they are in noncompliance. If the property remains in noncompliance for more than thirty days, the City of Hercules can begin charging a penalty of $1 000 a day for every day over thirty that it remains in noncompliance. We have been fortunate to gain compliance without haVing ro utilize this more aggressive approach to date. H owever, the City of H ercules must use whatever rools are available ro ensure our rieighborhoods are maintained and property values are stabilized as much as p ossible. The citizens of Hercules can rest assured that the City will use whatever options it has at its disposal when necessary. Ready To Act When Necessary As stated before, we are not without foreclosures, but with a vigilant city staff and the tools outlined above, we are ready to act when necessary. If you see problem prop erties in your neighborhood, please call the C ode Enforcement staff at 510-245-6526 or 510-803-7029. Even Renters Can Be Imparted By Foreclosure Crisis Most tenants assume their renting responsibilities consist of making their payments on time and keeping the property in order, bm the recent increase of foreclosures has forced some tenants into asking "what are my legal rights?" In today's market, it is imperative for renters to be proactive and know what fights they have if theif laacllord, and consequently, their rental property is in th.e midst of default. In July 2008, a new California law was passed that yow should be aware of. The law states that tenants living in a unit undergoing foreclosme proceedings must be given a 20 day notico that the property may be sold. The notit e must state that the tenant may be given a new lease or rental agreement with the new owner; otherwise, they ate entitled to a 60-day eviction notice. This means that a tenant should. have at least 80 days notice before they would be required to leave the property. This law will remain in effect until the end of2012. For answers to any other questions concerniflg your rights as a Renter, a helpful contact is the H 0using Rights Ctlnter at (800) 477-5977, or you can go to thei, website at: http://,www.hrG-la,org. �Cleaning One Neighborhood At A Time The Community Pride and Neighborhood Clean-up Campaign is underway, with two events already held and another fast approaching. The first event was held on Saturday, November 8, 2008 off Lupine Road and Heather Avenue. Over 20 volunteers and city staff partnered with residents to help clean up front yards and haul unwanted items away. one block at a time. Homes and neighborhoods with good curb appeal reflect community pride and increase property values. Youth volunteers have made a big difference for the program. Students from the Teen Youth Council (T.Y:C.) volunteered for the November clean up day and the Hercules Police Explorers came out for the January clean up event. The impact of Hercules youth is expected to continue as several other youth groups and teams have signed up for future clean up days. Two seven ton dumpsters and a Goodwill truck were brought into the area and were completely full by days end. Rakes, shovels, clippers, wheel barrels and other tools were also made available to participants. Nicole Richardson, who is overseeing the program, has been thrilled with the campaign thus far saying, "Each event is getting better as we perfect the program. We continue to receive a lot of positive feedback from residents and the campaign just keeps on gaining momentum." The second event was held on January 31, 2009 and was even bigger than the first! More volunteers, more dumpsters and more tools all arrived to assist Zone 2, which encompassed Poppy Drive and Court, Daisy Court, Lily Court, Thistle Court and Lupine Road from 1830 to 1976. "One person couldn't have done anything, but 40? So many people coming together really makes a difference," said Alfonso Alvarez, a resident who participated in the first clean up day. He later added that the volunteers were really great and he even got to meet some of his neighbors. Manuel and Irene Beltran also participated in the first Community Pride event and said, "This is great. It saved us a lot of money." The purpose of the Community Pride and Neighborhood Clean-up Campaign is to add beauty and curb appeal to neighborhoods throughout Hercules and provide pre-planned clean up efforts to residential areas, The Community Pride events are scheduled on a bi-monthly basis with the next day set for Saturday, March 21, 2009. Residents will be sent written notification at least two weeks prior to the event date for their neighborhood. Explorer loading dump truck at second clean up day Want to get involved? The city is still looking for team leaders, individuals who would oversee a group of 4-5 volunteers on the day of the event. For more information about volunteering or if you have questions about the program, call 510-245-6517 or visit our website at www.ci.hercules.ca.us and click on Affordable Housing under the Departments and Services tab. Collected yard and roof debris www.ci.hercules.ca.us 01 Page 5 �Police Department Chaplain Program The Hercules Police Department has established a Chaplain Program for the purposes of providing spiritual and emotional support ro all members of the Department, their families and members of the public. We are pleased ro announce and welcome the newest members ro the team, Father Larry Young, Pastor John Wright and Minister Elizabeth Lonsdale. All will be serving as Police Chaplains for the Hercules Police Department. Father Larry Young (pictured top left) is a Pastor at St. Patrick Catholic Church which serves the communities of both Hercules and Rodeo. Reverend John Wright (pictured right) is the Pastor of Full Gospel Fellowship where he too serves the communities of Hercules and Rodeo. Minister Elizabeth Lonsdale (pictured below) is the Principal of Ohlone Elementary School where she serves as a leader in our community's educational system. All three have dedicated themselves to volunteer their time by serving as a resource for department personnel when dealing with the public in such incidents as accidental deaths, suicides, suicidal subjects, serious accidents, drug and alcohol abuse, and other such situations that may arise. We are honored to have these three individuals working with us in a joint effort to proudly serve our community. Friends of the Hercules Library USED BOOK SALE Saturday, March 21 11 :OOam-5z.3 0pm (Members OnJy 1 Oam-11 am, members.hips available at the door.) Paperback$ 25¢ Sunday, March 22 Noon 4:3-0 Scannef'S welcomed. Spring 2009 ro Page 6 Hardbacks 50¢ �Police Department Update New HPD Administrative Staff On November 17,2008, Margaret Fukuda began employment as the Police Assistant for the Hercules Police Department. Margaret was the successful candidate our of approximately 400 applicants for the position. It has been a smooth transition for Margaret, who has a long history of association with Law Enforcement . . OnOttober21,2008,Gaema Obenchain was hired as the new Neighborhood Watch Program Coordinator for the Hercules Police Department. This newly created, part-time position, is aimed at reducing crime and promoting safe communities. Margaret was previously employed by the Suisun City Police Department and the San Pablo Police Department, where she was involved in several support service positions including Youth Services Specialist, Community Service Officer, and Police Service Assistant. Margaret's husband is an Oakland Police Officer, and her son is a Police Officer in Vallejo. Gaema is very enthusiastic about becoming a member of the department and Hercules community. She has already attended several community meetings and developed a Holiday Safety Guide which was distributed to our local businesses. Gaema's duties include helping residents develop and implement Neighborhood Watch Programs. She also plans to institute a Business Crime Prevention Program for the local merchants. Margaret has completed Administration ofJustice coursework at Solano Community College in Suisun, and at the Sacramento· City College Public Safety Center. She resides in Benicia with her husband and three of her six children. In her spare time, Margaret enjoys travel, long nature walks, reading, and being with family and friends. Gaema earned a Bachelors of Arts degree in Management from Saint Mary's College. She resides in Vallejo with her husband and four children. In her spare time, Gaema likes to spend time with her family and making scrap books. She especially enjoys watching her children play basketball and softball. Serious Crimes In Hercules Remain Low Despite Increase In Crimes Against Persons The advent of the New Year brought a sense of renewed accomplishment for the Hercules Police Department, as the serious crime rate dropped to a 5 - year low for the City. Serious crimes are identified by the California Department of Justice as "Part 1" offenses, and include criminal homicide, forcible rape, robbery, assault, burglary, larceny (theft), and motor vehicle theft. These crimes are quantified and tracked on a monthly basis by most jurisdictions, to identify serious crime levels and trends. In 2008, Hercules had a total of 624 Part 1 crimes. By contrast, there were 851 serious crimes reported in 2004, 741 in 2005, 627 in 2006, and 633 in 2007. Specifically, there were no criminal homicides, 4 forcible rapes, 30 robberies, 134 assaults, 138 burglaries, 218 larcenies, and 100 motor vehicle thefts during 2008. "ConSidering the economic times and the extremely high crime rates in many of our surrounding cities, this is an im- portant accomplishment for Hercules;' stated Commander Tom Dalby of the H.P.D. Administrative Division. While the decreasing crime trend is encouraging, and definitely a rellection of the commitment of the department, it is important to note that the crimes against persons has increased from this year to last. The number of assaults and tobberies went up by 25 and 6 respectively, even though most of the other numbers dropped. Citizens are encouraged ro form neighborhood watch gtoupS and to call dispatch at 510-741-1111 if they see suspicious activity. With the commitment of the community and dedication of the department, we can continue the trend of reducing serious crime in 2009. www.ci.hercules.ca.us Gil Page 7 �12 Ways to Improve Your Neighborhood Today The City of Hercules continues to increase its code compliance efforts thtoughout its neighborhoods. When neighborhoods fall into disrepair through lack of maintenance, they often become a magnet for crime. The Code Enforcement Division works closely with the Hercules Police Department and irs citizens to ensure that our neighborhoods are safe, clean and crime free. The following is a list of simple steps any resident can take now to make a difference: 1. Report crime promptly. Neighbors sometimes don't report criminal activity because they don't want to bother the police, they assume police are too short-staffed to respond, or they believe that there isn't much an officer can (or will) do about a given problem anyway. Whether the issue is graffiti, petty vandalism or something much more serious, police cannot act without first hearing about the problem from you. Calling won't guarantee that police can fix the problem, but failing to call can guarantee that they won't. Also, don't assume someone else has called. Make the call yourself. 2. Report nuisances and other non-ctiminal problems promptly. Examples: junked cars on front lawn, abandoned autos in the streets, old mattresses lefi: to rot in a back yard, garbage dumped illegally in a vacant lot. When you find yourself thinking, "someone ought to do something:' do something. Call code enforcement, non-emergency numbers, landlords, residents, local business owners, or any other person or agency that may have influence on the issue. Then call your neighbors and ask those who are also concerned about the issue to call and report as well. Then keep calling until the issue is resolved. Reporting crime promptly can help 3. Take away the opportunity for crime. Think about your home, your car, and even police respond faster your lifesryle, and ask what you could change to take away the opportunity for crime. Lock your car and never leave valuables, even for a few minutes, in the car where would-be thieves might see them. Trim bushes or trees on your property that offer too-convenient hiding places. Also, trim where trees and bushes block a clear view of your front door and address from the street or make it difficult for a person to see out of windows in your horne. In short, make your ftont porch visible and make sure your home looks like it has its "eyes" (windows) open. 4. Meet the youth who live on your block and greet them by name. This is one of the simplest steps an adult can take; yet it can make a profound difference should there be a future need for adults and young people to speak to each other in the midst of a neighborhood crisis. Also, it is difficult to help form a safe and supportive community for children without the adults and children knowing each other. Even those without children should know to whom the various children in the neighborhood belong. In this way, each adult is better able to help in an emergency and is better prepared to discuss problems immediately as they arise. 5. Make a list of the names and phone numbers of every neighbor on your block. Not just two neighbors-set a goal of at least 10 and preferably 20 or 30. Find almost any citizen who has turned around a problem block and you will find a citizen who really knows the people who live there. Did you row up in a neighborhood where "everyone knew each other" and find that Get to know your neighbors at events like block g parties and neighborhood watch meetings today your neighborhood just isn't like that? That's true for many people. That's nor "society's" fault, and you can fix it. Unless you know neighbors names and numbers, you can't call them about a concern or let them know about a neighborhood problem. Learn the Continued on page 9 names and phone numbers of your neighbors this weekend. 0 Spring 2009 ro Page 8 �o Continuedfrom page 8 6. Make a list of landlords in your area as well. As owners of property in the community, landlords are responsible to the neighborhood and most are rightly concerned abour the health of the community in which their properties stand. You can find out the name and address of the person or organization that owns any property, including the rental house next door, by contacting your County Tax Assessor's ollice. Do it today. 7. Turn your porch light on. Do this every night at dusk and keep it on until dawn. Crime tends to decline in neighborhoods that are well lit. Turning on porch lights is a simple way to start this process. It also makes the street feel more "welcome" to good residents who are out for a walk in the evening. It communicates a higher level of caring for the neighborhood by the residents. This can become a daily routine or it can be accomplished by installing a timer. It is also immediate-while you wait for local government to install that new streetlight that everyone is asking for, go ahead and add a little more light yourself and encourage other neighbors to do the same. S. Walk around the block. It sounds simple enough, but neighbors benefit over time when more responsible citizens walk about more, particularly for those who are comfortable doing it, at night, every night around their block. At a minimum, walk around the block, once every day, preferably at night if you feel comfortable doing so. Talre a moment to chat with neighbors,.including youth, when the opportunity arises. 9. Drive slowly on neighborhood streets. While we ofren call for stop signs, lights, Keeping your porch light on creates and speed bumps, we ofren forget that we can organize a means to slow down neighbora more welcoming atmosphere hood trallic sooner. Remember that it is legal to drive a few miles per hour below the speed limit in your neighborhood. For example, if the speed limit is 25, try 20 instead. Regular slow driving on neighborhood side streets by multiple neighbors will dampen the desire of racers to use your street-it isn't as fun to cut through a neighborhood if the likelihood of being stuck behind a car traveling at a more respectful pace has increased. Also, do it on every side street in the neighborhood, not just the one near your home. 10. Pick up thelitter near your home, even if you didn't put it there. Most people are less likely to litter where they don't see litter already. You can help stop the growth of trash in your neighborhood by taking away the existing litter that attracts it. 11. Stay where you are. Stable neighborhoods are built on the commitment oflongterm residents who would rather live in a healthy community than move to a bigger house. Communities reach stability afrer conscientious citizens allow their roots to grow deep and help transform a geographic area that exists as a "neighborhood" in name only into a real community of involved people. Please, stay and help. 12. Help your neighborhood association or similar groups. Ifyou are willing, decide what greater contribution you would like to make-then take the lead and do it. If leadership isn't your desire, at least malre sure someone in your household attends 10Walking aronnd the neighborhood can cal neighborhood association meetings. You'll be kept better informed of the issues help reduce crime and keep you alert of faCing the neighborhood and how you can help and, perhaps more importantly, you'll have the chance to shape, guide, and participate in the future of your neighborhood. potential issues Finally, don't stop at 12 tasks: Do whatever else you can to malre your neighborhood a safe and enjoyable place to live, work go to school, and raise a family. Remember, living in a good neighborhood isn't a right, it's a responsibility. www.ci.hercules.ca.us (lIl Page 9 �Where Service Comes 1st, And Lasts .... The 3 L's Deliver Unbeatable Service! "Let our family work for yours!" Lamberto Agustin, Lourdes Agustin Lizanina Agustin If we procure a buyer for your property, you pay a FLAT fee of $10,000 'Example: Sales Price % Conversion SAVINGS $550,000 1.82% $23 ,000 $650,000 1.54% $29,000 $750,000 1.33% $35,000 $850,000 1.18% $41,000 If another agent sells your home, you pay only $5,000 + 3% of purchase pricE Sales Price $550,000 % Conversion 3.91 % , SAVINGS $11,500 $650,000 3.77% $14,500 $750,000 3.67% $17,500 $850,000 3.59% $20,500 "'Examples compared to industry average of 6%. **Commission programs vary by agent & property location. ***If your property is currently listed, please disregard this advertisement. �Easy-To-Use Prescription Drug Discount Card Now Offered To Hercules Residents The City of Hercules recently launched a program to help The NLC prescription discount card is easy to use. provide residents with some relief from the high cost of Residents only have to show their card when purchaSing prescription drugs. The city is making prescription drug medication at one of the many participating pharmacies. discount cards available free of charge to city residents in There is no enrollment form, no membership fee of any collaboration with the National League of Cities (NLC) . kind and residents and their family can use the card any time their prescriptions are not covered by insurance. The card is FREE to all Hercules residents, regardless of age, income or existing health insurance. By using Cards are available now at several locations this card you may save an average of 20% off the regular throughour Hercules. For a complete list of locations, or retail price of prescription drugs at participating pharma- to print a card online, visit our website at www.ci.hercules. cies. Finding a pharmacy is easy since most major retail ca.us/perscriptiondrugcard. Residents can also call toll-free pharmacy chains participate, including Rite Aid, Lucky Su- 1-888-620-1749 or visit www.caremark.com/nlc for addipermarkets and Walgreens. . tional information about the program. "In the current economic climate, many people are watching what they spend. The City is thrilled to partner with the National League of Cities to make the prescription discount program available to our residents," said Community Relations Officer Michelle Harrington. "Whether or not an individual has prescription coverage, the discount card can make it easier for residents to afford the drugs they need to be healthy and stay healthy." The discount card ptogram is administered by CVS Caremark. The NLC is the nation's oldest and largest organization devoted to strengthening and promoting cities as centers of opportunity, leadership and governance. NLC is a resource and advocate for 19,000 cities, towns and villages, representing more than 218 million Americans. Chinese Association of Hercules {~~~ ~~~"~~ ~b; h~~~ .: I " .' .m& * tki9! 11F fJI1 A -#- ~Vf~ rr At4-t ~-~ ! _lIi~~dl ! The Chinese Association of Hercules was established in 1979. Currently, the Association has over 200 .. family members from Hercules, Pinole, and other nearby cities in the Easy Bay. The purpose of the Association is to promote friendship and cooperation among members, foster an understanding of Chinese cultUre and traditions, share common interests, and provide a strong vo ice for Chinese in the communities. The annual association activities include: Chinese New Year Banquet • 4th of July Parade • Cultural Festival • Mid-Autumn Festival Picnic • Bi-Monthly Dining Out • City Cleanup Campaign • Christmas Party • Academic Achievement Awards Make friends who speak your language Application Form can be downloaded from our web site at www.geocities.com/caohercules. Mailing Address: PO Box 5253. Hercules, CA 94547. Phone number: (510) 799-1271 For more details, please call us at anytime. www.ci.hercules.ca.us <Iii Page 11 �HERCULESCi Saturday, April 25, 2009 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Maps to participating homes only 25 cents starting at 8 a.m . in front of the Hercules Library 109 Civic Dr., Hercules (off Sycamore) Register your Hercules residence by April 10, 2009 use the registration form below! *******************.********************** Send your check for $20, payable to HSCA, to PO Box 5092, Hercules, CA 94547 You will receive confirmation a few days before Sale Day. NAME: ______________________________________________________ Address_________________________________________________________ Address of sale (if different)_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ __ Phone:,_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Questions? Call Shirley 510-724-7063 A benefit for Hercules Sister City Association Youth Ambassador Program http://tsushima.home@comcast.net/ �City Committed To Highlighting Our Schools' Unique and Positive Programs "I think our community. needs to hear abour the positive things going on in ·our schools, not just the negative." This statement. made by City Manager Nelson Oliva. has prompted the City to begin a series of articles about the programs and offerings of our schools. In January. Community Relations Officer Michelle Harrington. sat with each Principal to discuss their goals and desires for their schooL Th" following pages contain portions of those interviews and an attempt to reflect the individuality of the Principal and the schooL One thing that is clear. is that our Principals care deeply for their students. faculty and community. In each H ercules publication in the coming years. the City will focus on one program. event. or school to highlight in more detail. There are many positive th ings that are happening in all seven Hercules schools. and we hope these articles reflect that. We also want to thank the Principals. Robert Bass. Kathleen Brady. Anita Hayward. Linda Larson. Liz Lonsdale. Linda Steensrud, and Guy Zakrevsky. for their t ime and commitment to seeing our students and schools succeed. School Lingo API - Academic Performance lndex-a measurement of academic performance and growth of schools primarily based on standardized testing (CST a~d CAHSEE). The numeric API score ranges from a low of 200 to a high of 1000. The index is one of the main components Qf the Public Schools Accountability Act which was passed in 1999. Every California school has individual goals. although the starewide performance target is 800. GATE - Gifted and Talented Education-provides very high achieving students with an education that is challenging and flexible to facilitate the studeQ.t reaching their full academic potential. The District - Hercules students are served by twO districts-West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) and John Swett Unified School District (JSUSD). Four Hercules Schools are in the WCCUSD-Hanna Ranch Elementary. Lupine Elementary, Ohlone Elementary and Hercules Middle/High SchQol. The other Hercules schools. Rodeo Hills Elementary. Carquinez Middle and John Swett High School are in the JSUSD. Each District sets their own goals, str-ac- egies and policies which shape an individual school's goals. strategies and poliCies. www.ci.hercules.ca.us (lil Page 13 �Thisyear, the WCCUSD has implemented an equity program, how has this been implemented atyour school? Our school is fo- Hanna Ranch Elementary School Principal: Anita Hayward cusing on two areas for improvement: increasing student engagement and srudent responsibility. We are working to refine our diSCipline plan to account for more srudent responsibility and want to create a plan that is inclusive, school wide and is more of a proactive equity builder. For srudent engagement, we are working to establish more instructional routines that include a wider variety of ways for srudents to respond and show what they know; thereby creating a more collaborative learning environment. We want to give children a chance to talk, think, interact, and engage in the learning in a way that fits who they are and how they learn best. We want success to come from everyone and be for everyone. I hope we can break down the 1\,;Jl, """ A. ~ Tell us aboutyour background: I went to the University of Chicago Graduate School of Education, worked in several schools d?illg staff and program development, served as barriers that prevent Vice Principal for three years and this is my 10th year as a a child from learnPrincipal. ing. I believe that if What is one of the best aspects of your school? We have won- you are positive and derful staff and community. We all contribute to student inclusive, the learnlearning and creating a warm, inviting atmosphere. I am very ing will come. proud that out teachers embrace all srudents and srudents What is one proare responsible to all adults. For us, the whole is greater than gram you are really the sum of the parts. I also want to recognize Out office staff. excited about? This They set such a welcoming tone for the whole campus. They year we are piloting are the heart and lungs of our school. an intervention proWhat do you want to see happen at Hanna Ranch? I want gram. When a child to see our achievement gap continue to narrow; to ensure struggles, they need all teachers have the physical and professional support they a new path to the Principal Hayward teaching students about letters need to reach and teach all children; to give parents every same learning. We, opportunity to understand and participate in our school's as educators, need to analyze the first learning path promission and for our school's underlying philosophy to re- vided and tailor a new path that supports the srudent in flect and support our joy in learning and learning together. seeing and using what they already know. To achieve this, the learning center instructors and myself are going into the 1st through 3ed grade classrooms on a regular basis, usually twice a week, to provide new learning paths for six to eight students per class who have been selected by their teacher. It is our goal to set up classroom intervention programs based on our pilot work. We want to give students the power to use what they know and provide responsive instruction for students at all levels. What can the com~unity do to help? The community has been wonderful, they provide great classroom support, bur there are always opportunities to mentor students both at the school and in the community. Principal Hayward assisting students with Inaguration Day projects Spring 2009 ro Page 14 �COLDWeLL BANl(eRm BARTELS-REALTORS" OUR AGENTS GET RESULTSI Ann Beetham Alma Vee Solomon Bekkele 510.367.5221 510.375.2880 510.282.9365 510.685.4535 510.36?5069 510.367.9929 Maro Golparast Marie Wong 510.381.2254 510.734.0666 510.685.3139 510.860.6854 ����5th grade teachers we have here. Another great attribute is our GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) students. Our school currently has twenty five, which is almost triple what most schools have. H ow has the WCCUSD} equity program been impleme11ted at L upine? There are rons of activities and projects relared ro equity. Every month rhe students are working on different things and many of the projects are displayed throughout the School. O ne class had each student create a shield ro represent their family and culture. Lupine Elementary School Principal: Kathleen Brady Tell us abour the special pizza party you had on January 9th? The pizza party was ro reward all of the school's honor roll students. We had 70 students fo r the first trimester; they are 4th and 5th graders and must receive all 3's and 4's and no 'N's. We do this the students lunch break Tel/tIS abotilyour background: I've been in rhe West Contra C osta Unified School Districr for over t~enty five years and now I've been the Principal of Lupine for five years. Before becoming a Principal, I was a Vice Principal and time. W hat is aile Project Manager for the Districr and before rhat I was a goa!you are really kindergarten reacher. jocusing on jor the W hat doYOll Ivant to see happen at Lllpine E lementary?I want schoo!? I want ro O Uf student achievement to co ntinue to increase. Last year, we just broke 800 on the Academic Performance Index. I'd also like ro see rhe achievement gap ger smaller. I also want ro see rhe school ger berrer access ro rhe park. Currently, rhere is a fence and retaining wall that blocks student access. I am really hoping we can work with the Ciry ro get a handicap accessible walkway to connect the school directly with the park. What are some of the positive attributes of your schoo!? We have outstanding teachers, one of our 4th/ 5th grade teachers, Mrs. Oliva, just received honors from the District. We have really been focusing on science and have seen a dramatic improvement in teSt scores in this area. I have seen students get really into being 'scientist' -wearing safety glasses and lab coars, this is also due ro our wonderful 4th and integrate more computer technology with student engagement, with the end goal of small class setting higher student achievement. This is a difficult task since we are very limited on resources and funds. Currently, we do not have enough working computers for the upper grade classes to go to the computer lab together. I am also working with some of our sraff members ro increase their computer literacy. This is becoming vital in roday's world and teachers who are compurer literate are more likely ro be able ro integrate that technology in the classroom. _ . ._~ H ow have communitypartnerships assisted your school? PG&E (Pacific Gas and Electric) provides the school financial resources rhar pay for a safety supervisor in the morning and afternoon. Having a safety supervisor has virtually eliminated behavior is c sues thar rake place during these times. This fund also pays for any supplemental science materials we need for the classrooms or the Science Fair. Forth and fifth grade honor roll students posing for picture with Principal Brady after pizza party www·.ci.hercules.ca.us (lQ Page 19 �Ohlone Elementary School Principal: Liz Lonsdale Tell us aboutyour background: TIlls is my 5th year as an administrator, and 2nd at Ohlone. I taught at De Anza High School for four years, then was the Assistant Principal for two and concurrently the Principal at Delta High School. I was also the interim Principal at Olinda Elementary so I've been with the District a total of nine years. What do you think is the best aspect of your school? The kids. On most days, especially the tough days, I really look forward to recess where I can visit with them and connect with them. We have really great kids and great families. What do you want to see happen at Ohlone? I want to see the school rebuilt. I want our kids to be safe, not just physically safe, but mentally and emotionally safe. I want students to feel comfortable speaking their ideas and trying out new ones, to be able to ask questions, be receptive to new ideas and information and to be safe from bullying or teasing. We are pretty happy with our API scores, I want to see them stay up. I also want to see more curriculum for life skills such as conflict mitigation, helping students to resolve issues between themselves. We have a new math program with real life perspective, which is a good step. I'd also like to see more support for academic intervention and I definitely want all children to keep learning. Is Ohlone doing any intervention programs now? This year we hired a part time instructor who is currently working with 25 students. These students are not special education, they're generally students who have gotten lost in the system. They may be in the program for long term or to work on a particular skill or subject. The learning center is also thriving. Lots of kids have made progress in math, but still rOOm for growth. Students go ro the learning center for short periods during the day. How long a student goes for depends on their needs. Similar to the intervention program, they may go all year or it may be for a particular skill. · . al L onsdaIe ch' ·th d- ......b==h~·~d-.J PnnClp att.mgw1 stu ents a out t err ay Tell us aboutyour whole student aMroach. I believe that schools ofTf ten place too much emphasis on one number. I believe you have to look at the whole student. Are they eating healthy? Are they happy? Are they safe? Are they getting enough exercise? Can they be themselves? I don't think one number can reflect a school or a student; both have a lot of intricacies. I also believe education is a team effort: parents, guardians, teachers, students and the principal. It ofi:en helps to know the home situation, so I encourage our teachers and also try to develop connections with our students families. What is one programyou are really excited about? This year we started a program to tutor beginning English learners. It is a pull out program for all grade levels. Students are either non or beginning English learners. The program helps to develop vocabulary, inflection and body language. Computer labs, like the Qneat Ohlone, enhances a students learning experience Spring 2009 ro Page 20 �Rodeo Hills Elementary School Principal: Linda Larson Tell us about your background: I've be a Principal for eight years and a teacher for twelve years. For five of those twelve years, I was a teacher on Special Assignment, which means I was in charge of categorical programs such as GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) and English Language Learners. I : l:;;:i::lt:lr:r - l What do you think is the best aspect of Rodeo Hills? We have many outstanding teachers. Five of Out teachers have earned National School Board Certification. Some of our teachers have been selected as Teachers of the Year and two of Out teachers were in the top three for County Teacher of the Year. Our PTA works very hard to help make Rodeo Hills a better school by having fundraisers to help with field trips, assemblies, and furnish teachers with supplies needed. What do you want to see happen? I would like to continue to raise our academic performance at Rodeo Hills. We are on our way, last year our API score went up 48 points to 775. Our goal is to reach of 800. We have two programs that have helped increase student performance on standardized testing. One is called Accelerated Reader and the other is Board Math. _ _--'L-_ --' Principal Larson assisting student in school office Tell us about some of your reading programs' like Accelerated Reader. Accelerated Reader is a program that helps students improve their reading comprehension. Every classroom book is marked with a reading leveL Students can then select books at their reading leveL After they read a book, they take a comprehenSion assessment on the computer and based on the results, may advance to a higher level. We have a Reading Challenge for all students which started in January and will end in May. Each student has personal goals to meet and as they achieve their goals they earn small prizes like an extra r.ecess and a special t-shirt. Students are very proud of their reading accomplishments. Last year we started a program for our English Language Learners called Learning English Together (LET). This program is deSigned to help students and parents work together to learn English. Books and vocabulary cards are provided in both Spanish and English, and students l=~=~=~!!!!!!!!!!!'==_"'="""""-~';:'==JI can work with their parents on reading and vocabulary. One of two lions preforming during the District's Multicultural Night about to discover a bag of candy ;iij-E~;;;;;;;:;;;::;;;;;=:;:::ll. " Multicultural Night projects feature art work about Antartica How have community partnerships assisted your school? We feel very supported by the community. We have a program called Project Read where volunteers from ConocoPhillips corne to the school at lunch time and read to first grade students. We have a Multicultural Night each year which is quite unique because Saint Patrick School, Carquinez Middle Schoo!, ConocoPhillips, and Rodeo Hills all plan and organize the event together. There are musical performances, essay and poetry readings, art displays and we end the evening with the Lion Dance performed by Yes Martial Arts. Each child that comes to the event has a "passport". They go from continent to continent doing fun activities provided by the teachers. Many other organizations including, the Rotary Club of Hercules, the Lions Club of Rodeo, Bio-Rad and RMAC (Rodeo Municipal Advisory Committee), support us in a variety of ways. www.ci.hercules.ca.us (lii Page 21 �Canyou tell us more aboutyour after schoolprograms? We have some wonderful afrer school programs including a Homework Clinic, which offers assistance with homework three days a week and a daily afrer school program that goes until 6pm everyday. The daily afrer school program is federally funded and provides academic support in addition to recreation activities sllch as arts, crafts, and cooking. Students Carquinez Middle School Principal: Linda Steensrud Tell us about your background: I have been at Carquinez Middle School for twenty five years; eight years as Principal, four and a half years as Vice Principal and for the rest of the years, I was a 6th grade teacher. What do you think is the best aspect of Carquinez Middle? We have a broad culrural mix ofpeople and experiences. We have a very inclusive school, on the playground and in the classroom, students can work and play together. Diversity is a positive thing at our schoo!. Students are educated together, they get to know each other, learn about each others' cultures and they will be able to take those experiences and knowledge with them into the real world. What do you want to improve? We can always imptove academic achievement, so that is a priority. Safety is another top priority. When behavior is under control and the environment is safe, teachers can teach and students can learn. I also want to provide students with support so they have more confidence in themselves and I'd like to see students take better advantage of our support programs. Principal Steensrud observing small group lesson Spring 2009 f<) Page 22 generally go to the Homework Clinic on an as needed basis whereas students who attend the daily afrer school program are encouraged to attend everyday. We also have music programs afrer schoo!. There are two bands, a jazz band and a regular band, and a vocal program. Our school shares a music teacher with the high school and students can easily walk over to the high school through a tunnel that connects the two schools. We also offer a late bus to accommodate the music students and those who go to the Homework Clinic. What are some of the school's specialprograms for students during the day? We offer Spanish classes to 7th and 8th graders, which is great for students because if they pass both years, it counts towards one year of high school Spanish. We also have a wonderful art and ESL program. Does the Middle Schoo! host any recognition events? We have several events to recognize student success. Every spring, students who made the honor roll get to go on a trip. Ofren times, the trip is to a college campus, although we try to go to at least three different locations. This way, students who make honor roll all three years, have a unique experience. About 3S to 40 percent of our students make honor roll and this trip is a great reward for their efforts. We also have end of year parties for each grade. The 8th grade promotion is put on by the parents and is a highly attended event for us. In addition, the school hosts three afternoon dances which are open to all students who have exhibited good behavior. �Hercules Middle/High School Principal: Guy Zakrevsky in vocational type careers. All ROP programs are overseen by the County who also provides funding for the classes. Currently, our Bio-tech program is the strongest. Our students excel at math and science and the Bio-tech program is a reaection of that. The culinary arts program is in its first year, bur is doing quite well. The teacher, Mr. Jerry Clapp, is a former chef and has a passion for cooking. The class is available to alI high school students as an elective. In the program, students learn the skills they need to be successful in the food restaurant industry. I realIy want to see this class expand into a full aedged program. For next year, we are converting a classroom into a kitchen with a cafe and possibly down the line could open up the cafe to the community. It's important to note that our teachers are key to any successful ptogram. Exemplary programs come from exemplary teachers. How has the District's Equity Program been implemet/ted at Tell us aboutyour background: I've been the Principal here at Hercules Middle/High School for four years. Before that your schoo!? This is the first year the idea of Equity has been I was the Principal/Superintendent of a smaller school dis- the focus for the District, however, our school has been incorporating r-== trict for five years. of What do you want to see happen at HMHS? I want to see principles equity into our us be known as a World Class School. We have 32 home languages spoken so we already have the world part, now it's culture and idebecoming World Class (academically). Given our diversity ology for sevand socioeconomic mix, our school is very successful, but I eral years now. want to continue to build on our success and see ALL levels I believe Equity is not abour foof students be successful. Whether they go to an Ivy League cusing on one school, junior college or go into a trade, I want students to reach higher and achieve their goals, whatever those may group, bur about making sure all be. srudents have L _ _ __ ~~~_ _ What Regional Occupational Program (RaP) classes, does appropriate edu- Principal Zak doing morning announcements HMHS offer? We have a new culinary arts ptogram, a biowith leadership student cation opportutech program, yearbook and newspaper classes. RO P is a canities, that all students can be successful. It's about fOCUSing reer training program designed to give students experience on equal opportunities and having two way respect. When students and teachers have mutual respect and students feel they are in a positive learning environment, then Equity can be fostered. Two way respect is the top priority of our student/teacher protocol, so equity and respect are very important to our school- it is an on-going process. _J_. Batman decor creates relaxed atmosphere in conference room You have a very unique office and conference room, can you tell us about that? My office and conference room are filled with Batman items, most of which were given ro me by students and staff. I grew up loving Batman and over the years my collection has grown with the help of students and sraff. A lot of difficult meetings happen in this office and in the conference room, so the decor create a more casual atmosphere which helps lesson some of the tension of the meeting and help ease :hose involved. www.ci.hercules.ca.us C"-i Page 23 �.J\.n O{t£-:fasliionea In J-{ercufes I THEME: I W ITH LIBERTY FOR ALL Saturday, July 4,2009 PARADE 10:30 AM: Redwood Rd. to Sycamore Ave. to Refugio Valley Park IN THE PARK Immediately following parade: games, booths, food and beverages FIREWORKS At dusk over the Hercules/Pinole Waterfront With Gratitude To Our 2008 Contributors Drs. Mora Family Dentistry Hercules Bayfront LLC Kel-Aire Heating & Air Conditioning Pillow Pre-School Pro Media - Ultra Sound Richmond Sanitary SeNice Synergistic Telecommunications -=-_l L - -_ _ Participant Information: Participant Applications will be available after March 31. 2009. At that time, please visit the He rcules Chamber of Commerce website: www.herculeschamber.com. Please click on the "Events" link. I Event co-sponsored by the City of Hercules and- the Hercules Chamber of Commerce Fireworks Co-Sponsored by the City of. HerOJ les and t he City of Pinole For event information. please call 510-799·7536 or 510-741-7945 �John Swett High School Principal: Robert Bass Tel/tis abotltYOflr backgrotlfld: I've been a Principal for a total of seven years, including three , years at John Swett. I was a ; math/science teacher for five years before becoming a Principal. What do yotl think is the best aspect of YONr school? I think the best aspect is that the students all get along. We have an eclectic gtoup of students, they are very accepting of each other. We don't have to worry about cliques and since we are in a small district, many of the students have been around each other for many years. We have very few discipline issues and students feel safe, so they want to be on campus and they are able to learn. Staff conscientiously looks at where students are and try to assist as needed. We provide homework clinics and other tools to try and meet student's individual needs. We are currently in the beginning stages of creating 'student success teams.' These teams would be a place for collaboration and for teachers and mentors to reiterate the importance of education. We are actually beginning to look for possible mentors and guest speakers in different fields to show students real world opportunities. "You don't know what you don't know," and I think students need to know JUSt how important education is in the real world. HolV is the school empowering parents? We have an online program called School Loop which enables parents to find out student assignments, grades and connect with their stuWhat do YOH lVant to see happen? We are about to begin a dents teachers via email. The program was piloted by the major renovation, I want to see that to completion. r want high school last year and is being implemented District to see more students pursue secondary education. This is wide. School Loop eliminates parents having to ask 'do you very important to me and to all our staff. I really want to have homework?' With the click of a button they can log see students in the sub-gtoups' be just as successful, essen- on and find out. The email feature is also very helpful for tially, eliminate any academic achievement gap. I believe we parents since they can quickly connect with any of their studo this by bUilding relationships, accentuating the positives dent's teachers. We are also in the beginn ing stages of creating a handbook which would assist parents and guardians and letting students know they can do it. The Disnict has a Character CONnts Program, h01P does that with the tools they need to help their teen find success. Ofprogram take shape at the high school level? The District, and ten times, parents just don't know where to begin or what to do. We have made it a priority, as a school, to build positive 1, believe that by emphasizing character early, it becomes a part of wh o [students1are, it's engrained. Our staff make relationships with parents and guardians and assist them with helping their teen be successful in school and in life. it a priority to show respect to students and lift them Up. Principal Bass talking with student after school www.ci.hercules.ca.us Gil Page 25 �HERCULES CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET The Farmers' Market in Hercules is a wonderful place to meet friends and neighbors within your community. Come over and _r."'rIl' freshly picked ore). music. Co ethnic di\j~ OPENING DAY: SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2009 HOME DEPOT PARKING LOT NEW TIME: 3:30PM-7:00PM If you are interested in becoming a vendor, or would like to be a part of our entertainment, please contact Mindy Niualiku at (510) 799-8230 or e-mail at mniualiku @ci.hercules.ca.us �THE HERCULEAN Advertising Contract Please complete and return pages 1 and 2 of the advertising contract. 1. DESIGN: o o CAMERA- READY color advertisement SUBMIT ADVERTISMENT on a CD or via e-mail. Ad returned only upon request. 2. UPCOMING ARTICLE SUBMITTAL DUE DATES: o o o Summer Friday, May 15, 2009 (July publication) Fall Friday, September 18, 2009 (November publication) Spring Friday, January 15, 2010 (March publication) 3. 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MAIL PAYMENT AND AD TO: City of Hercules III Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 Attention: Herculean Advertising �THE HERCULEAN Advertising Contract PLEASE PRINT lNAMEIBUSlNESS/ORGANIZATJON ADDRESS STATE/ZIP CODE STREET PHONE NUMBER FAX NUMBER CONTACT PERSON PHONE RETURN ORGINIAL AD D YES o NO SIGNATURE DATE FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY DATE PAYMENT RECEIVED DATE AD RECEIVED SIGNATURE TITLE �( Community Coat Drive Collects Close to 1300 Coats for Bay Area Rescue Mission On January 27, 2009, the Hercules City Council honored the participants qf the 2008 One Warm Coat Drive. Several businesses and organizations contributed to the success of the program and· on Tuesday, Council thanked each pareicip;mtwith a proclamation.John lee, from the Bay Area Rescue Mission, jOined in the thanks, sharing with the Council that many of the coats had already been distributed. local businesses assisted the drive by volunteering to be a drop off location, host a special event, or assisting with logistics. A total of 1,270 coats, hats, scarves, gloves and other warm apparel items wete collected and donated to the Bay Area Rescue Mission earliet this month. The Bay Area Rescue Mission has been caring for the poor and impoverished in West Contta Costa County for over 40 years. Particpants of the 2008 One Warm Coat D rive (from left to right): Vicco'r Kerenyi, Laurie Ongoulian, Diane Cockrell, CliffVoung, Janna Lee, Kenneth Wong. Thank you to the following businesses and individuals for your dedication to the 2008 One Warm Coat Drive: Hercules Wellness Center, Hercules Fitness Center, Radstons Office Plus, Bio-Rad laborarories, Sycamore Hills By the Bay, Franklin Canyon Golf Course, lucky . Supermarkets, and the Hercules InteractScudents- Christine Imazumi, Janna lee, Cliff Vuong, Kelsey Wong, Kenneth Wong, and Michael Zhao. Michelle Harringon and John Lee On behalf of the Ciry Council, City staff Michelle Harrington, also thanked the Hercules community for showing such generosity andkindness.lt took the combined effores of the businesses and the community to complete such a successful drive. Due to the success of the event, the City is planning on hosting a similar drive next winter. Details will be made available on our website at www.ci.hetcules.ca.us. CliffVoung (right) and Kenneth Wong (center) take donation from Hercules resident at special drop off event at Lucky Supermarkets The 1,270 donated items filled up the Bay Area Rescue Mission truck quickly www.ci.hercules.ca.us (lji Page 29 �InSight OPTOMETRY 510-741-9900 Darren Ng, OD Tam Nguyen, OD 3700 San Pablo Ave. Ste. 5 Hercules (by Kinders and Starbucks) www.insightoptometry.net About the Doctors Dr. Darren Ng and Dr. Tam Nguyen earned their doctorate degrees at UC Berkeley School of Optometry. Dr. Ng is a native ofEI Sobrante and earned his BA in Molecular Cell Biology at UC Berkeley. Dr. Nguyen grew up in Sacramento and earned her BS in Human Development at UC Davis. Both doctors enjoy working with people in all age groups. They believe in attention to detail and providing personal eye care for their patients. Our Practice We carry a large selection of frames for patients of all ages, including children, young adults, and seniors. Our designer frames include Prada, Gucci, Bvlgari, Fendi and Silhuoette. Proud Sponsor of the Hercules Titans High School basketball team We wish much success to Coach Drew and his team for the 2008-09 season. During the home opener for 2009, a free throw shoot out for a free pair of Oakley sunglasses was performed at halftime. Congratulations to Hercules High School students Elijah and Chalese for winning the shoot out and a pair of Oakley sunglasses! Our Contest Winners! Congratulations to Helen of Pinole for winning a I-year supply of Coopervision' s Proclear I-Day contacts and Tony of Hercules for winning a 6-month supply of Opti-Free Replenish contact lens solution! �r---- Computer Vision Syndrome 125 million computer users are affected. Does it affect you? What is it? Computer vision syndrome or CVS is a common vision problem that affects computer users of all ages. It is a direct consequence of prolonged computer use resulting in eye strain, dryness, blurry Vision, headaches, and associated muscle strain. CVS is recognized by the American Optometric Association as a growing problem since the computer tech surge. What causes it? With more and more computer use, there is an increase in demand for our eyes to focus, track, and converge. Poor ergonomics also contribute to CVS (improper computer screen placement, chair height, etc.). What symptoms should I look out for? The most common symptoms are eye strain, poor focus, blurriness, dry eyes, headaches, muscle and neck strain. Some computer users also complain of poor night vision when driving home from work. What can be done if I experience these problems? First, it is important to become aware of your work environinent. How far is your computer screen from your eyes? Are there overhead lights? Knowing this information can help your optometrist make an accurate assessment of your symptoms. A vision exam will determine any causes related to CVS. If necessary, computer or workstation glasses can be prescribed to relieve symptoms of CVS, including eye and neck strain. If you are experiencing symptoms of CVS or would like to know more about it, please feel free to call us for more information. 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Joe Eddy McDonald, Mayor Kris Valstad, Vice Mayor Ed Balico TABLE OF CONTENTS Sycamore Downwwn 1 New Hercules Police Officer 2 Are You Street Smarr? 3 Swnmer Reading at the Library 4 Waterfront Update 5 Lupine Garden Teaches Lessons for Life 6 Ohlone Resource Program 7 Annexation 9 Residential Abatement Standards 10 San Pablo Repaving 16 Every 15 Minutes Program 18 2010 Census 19 Community Pool Now Open 20 Dryer Causes Recent Fire in Hercules 21 Living with Snakes 23 Sign Ordinance Keeps City Clean and Safe 24 Hercules Community Garden For additional information, please visit the City website at www.ci.hercules.ca.us 799-8206 799-8200 799-2521 . 799-8291 799-8291 799·8285 799-8219 245-6509 245-6529 799-8241 799-8240 799-8215 799-8260 799-4561 25 Donald Kuehne Joanne Ward PlaIming Commission 245-6529 Meets·the first and third Monday oj each month. Sherry McCoy, Chair Myrna L. deVera, Vice Chair Jose Bibal Richard Mirchell Raoul Maltez Community and Library Services 799-8291 Commission Meets the second Monday oj each month Adoria W illiams-Weinstein, Chair John Mills Cletia Hart, Vice Chair Sid Shapiro She(fY Madfes Jojo Soriano Education Commission CurrentlY remains dormant 799-8254 Featured on cover: from left to righr: one of several dance groups from the Boardway Rhythm Dance Ccmpany, singer from Alex & The Tradewinds, the Kuchez. Ngoma II Dance C ompany, the Aerobi Kids, Sparky and a firefighter from the Rodeo Hercules Fire Disrrict, and Herculeans enjoying the Tickle Me petting zoo, Disney characters and vendors all at the 31st Annual C ulrur.l Festival. �Hercules Downtown Underway In early May, the Hercules Redevelopment Agency broke ground on the long awaited Sycamore Avenue Downtown project. Despite construction coming ro a halt for many cities across the Bay and around the. coimt)', the City of Hercules 'Redevelopment Agency, due to strong fiscal management and planning, is able to move forward with this exciting project. Located just off of Sycamore and San Pablo, the first phase of Sycarnore Avenue, called Sycamore North, will,onsist of96 residential units and approxirnately 40,000 ,sq,:are fe,e t of retail and restaurant space. Sycamore Downtown A Long Time Coming On Tuesday, May 12, 2009, City officials hosted a ground breaking ceremony to celebrate the occasion. Mayor Joe Eddy McDonald welcomed attendees adding that "We in this community ' are very, very fortunate that this [development1 is occurring." Following Mayor McDonald, City Manager Nelson Oliva discussed the details of the project saying, "This City Manager Oliva speaking at gro~d project breaking event. on May 12, 2009 did not start yesterday...we've looked forward to this day for almost four years:' He went on to say, "we have a direct interest for this to be a successful product and that this will be the product that other developers will point to or that we will be able to point to developers and say 'we want it built like Sycamore D own town.'" Artist Rendering of Sycamore North Development (HCD). City Manager Oliva stated, "We have a very good parrner, CalHFA, who shared our vision and funded us with our seed money. We received additional funds from their agency and we were advised that they felt we were doing a project with all the things they wanted to see happen: it's affordable honsing, it's mixed use, it's in the center of redevelopment, it's basically reuse of property that was historically used as part of the Dynamite factory and also pretty close to transit. They went ahead and told us we could apply for an additional two million more if we wanted it. It was the easiest application I've ever filled our, I just said yes." The H CD funds will be used to provide up to $30,000 to moderate income households as mortgage down o Continued on page 2 Redevelopment And State Agencies Make Project Possible The Hercules Redevelopment Agency is the primary project funder, but the Agency also r~ceived grant monies from the California Housing Finance Agency and the California Department of Housing and Community Sununer 2009 IN) Page 1 Attendees were welcomed by City Council and enjoyed cookies and brownies following the ground breaking ceremony �From NYPD To HPD On March 23, 2009, Jessica Harhcock began employment as a Police Officer for the Hercules Police Department. Officer Hathcock came to Hercules from the New York City Police Department, where she was employed since 2005. Her last assignment at N.Y.P.D. was iIithe Patrol Division in the borough of Queens. Officer Hathcock was born in New York and lived in Puerto Rico during her youth before returning to New York and graduating from John F. Kennedy High School in the Bronx. She later earned a Bachelors Degree in Engineering from the State University of New York in Stony Brook. Officer Hathcock is also a member of the United States Air Force Reserve, where she serves as a KC-IO Crew Chief, with such diverse duty assignments as Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, Mildenhall, England and Ramstein,Germany. In her spare time, Officer Hathcock enjoys activities such as surfing, biking, and anything ourdoo·rs. She .is also an accomplished cook. Officer Hathcock has found the community of Hercules to be a pleasant one compared to New York. She says "r am very iInpressed with the way the citizens of Hercules treat rhe police. It is a very nice change and I feel very welcome here." o Downtown continuedfrom page 1 payment assistance; a total of rwenty six households will be helped. Retail Will Be Here In 2011 Construction is expected to be complete in·Spring of2011 and Phase II of Sycamore Downtown, called Sycamore Crossing is expected to begin conStruction around that Downtown Will Be True Mixed Use Development same time. For more information on this project, visit our Plans for Sycamore North consist of three distinct · architectural components: a for-sale residential component, website at www.ci.hercules.ca.us and click on the Hercules a rental residential component, and a retail component. The Projects link. residential components will be located on the upper floors of two contiguous buildings, joined at the center by a plaza and tower. Fifty units will be rental units for very low to moderate income families with the opportunity for those families to become homeowners in ten years. The other forty six units will be for sale units with .rwenty six of those going to moderate income families. The Affordable Housing Department will be · responsible for overseeing all applications for financial assistance for this project. As for the retail component, the City of Hercules has partnered with Main Street Property Services, Inc. (MSPS) t6 secure a selection of local and regional retail and restaurant t~n­ ants that will create a vibrant rerail street in Hercules. Main Street Property Services, Inc. provides clients with first-hand knowledge of activities and transactions throughout the retail real estate industry. For more information, please visit www.MSPSinc.com. Streedight Banners Line Sycamore with Renderings of Project www.ci.hercules.ca.us <lil Page 2 �Are You STREET SMART? SUMMER SAFETY HINTS FROM THE HERCULES POLICE DEPARTMENT As summer approaches, many of us enjoy staying ourdoors for longer periods of time, well into the evening hours. Along with the freedom of fresh air and sunshine comes increased interaction with others in the beautiful parks, trails, and streets of our city. It may never be more important to remember basic safety tips ro avoid being victimized during the summer months. unfamiliar areas, and try to walk in groups. There is safety in nwnbers! . Heightenedawarenesswillalso help deter serious crimes such as thefts, assaults, and robberies. Although Hercules had an overall decrease in crime in 2008, assaults increased by 25% and robberies increased by 6% over 2007. Here are some exaolples of safety measures that you may wish ro employ ro avoid being a violent crime victim: Constant hyper-vigilance is • Be aware of risks before venturing probably not necessary, but a heightout. Apply common sense at all ened sense of awareness while our in times. If you are taking a lunchpublic will increase your personal safetime stroll, bring a co-worker with ty and the safety of those around you, you or at least let others know the particularly in isolated areas. Areas of route you are taking and when you Hercules where such awareness should are returning. Do not leave your be employed include city parks and purse, wallet, or other valuables exwalking paths used for pleasure and posed in your vehicle, or lock them exercise. The paved trail on Refugio in the trunk while visible ro others. Valley Road is a popular, picturesque This is an invitation to criminals to route that tuns between Sycamore and . break into your vehicle. Mandalay Avenues. With its serpentine and gentle slopes and dips, the • Consider your options, and have a mental plan. Think abour what trail intermittently is out of sight from you would do if you were abour the main road and from others sharing to be victimized. Where can you the path. In one segment by the Swim go for help? How much resistance Center, the path is shaded and obwill you give? Is it worth fighting, sttucted by tall eucalyptus trees. Try if giving up your purse or backpack to walk with a partner in these areas, will ensure your safety? but if this is not possible, carry a cell phone with the police dispatch nwn- • Walk with confidence and purber (510-724-1111) programmed into pose. Trust your instincts. Don't it, and be a1ere for any unusual people be afraid to appear unfriendly or activities. Always contact the police or impolite if it means removing if you observe suspicious activity. yourself from a situation that you feel uneasy or unsafe. Be obserHeightened awareness should vant, and aware of your surroundalso be employed when traveling to ings. and from work. Whether it is a walk from a parked car to catch a bus or casual carpool, or taking a lunch time stroll, one should always be aware of safety risks when out in public. Know your surroundings, do not venture to Summer 2009 ro Page 3 • Try not to wear, or have exposed to view, articles of clothing or accessories that can attract those inren,t on theft or robbery. Items such as expensive jewelry and ipods or similar music devices are popular items with criminals. If you use headphones, reduce the volume so you can hear others approaching you. When possible, walk on the inside of a sidewalk, preferably faCing traffic. • A 911 emergency call from a cell phone is received by the California Highway Patrol and must be forwarded ro the Hercules Police dispatch center. For emergencies in and around Hercules, set the Hercules police dispatch center number (510-724-1111) on speed dial as a primary emergency number. Do nOt hesitate to call the police for unusual people, situations, and activities that you witness. • Try not to carry large amounts of cash. If you have occasions that you need to carry unusual amounts of cash, be discreet. Consider dividing the funds into two or more locations in your clothing rather than one large sum in your purse or wallet. Remember the old saying "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Where your safety is concerned, that ounce of prevention may save you from becoming another crime statistic. Bealere, be aware, and have an excellent swnmer! �• Be Creative! Summer Reading Program School is out for the summer, and many parents are asking themselves how to keep their child motivated and reading at grade level during the three month break. The Summer Reading program is offered every year to give you and your child an opportunity to read and have fun. Recent studies have shown that voluntary summer reading can help close achievement gaps in lowperform ing students. Students who self-select books, as well as read silently to themselves score the highest on standardized reading tests. The importance of reading during school breaks cannot be understated. Each year the library offers a reading program with prizes and activities to provide incen· tive to read over the summer. Be Creative! Kids' Summer Reading 2009 will be offered at all Contra Costa Counry branches from June 8 through August 17. Children from age 2 through 5th grade can stop by their local library starting June 8th to pick up a reading record, or download a copy from the library website at www.ccclib.org.Prizes for completing the reading record will be an inflatable guitar, a buy-one-getone-free pizza coupon from Round Table, and a pass to the Lawrence Hall of Science. In addition to these prizes offered by the counry, the Friends of the Hercules Library will be giving away a free book to children who complete their summer reading logs at the Hercules Library. Parents Can Get Prizes Too We haven't forgotten the babies or the hard-working parents who go the extra mile 'to make sure their child will have a head start on their literacy skills. Babies and their parents who complete their reading logs will receive a board book, as well as be entered ro win a raffle for a Parent's Prize Bag. Look out for special Be Creative! Library craft evenrs taking place all summer. Join in our Hercules Library Bookmark Contest to have a chance to make your design one of the library's official bookmarks. Take a moment to mark these programs on your summer calendar for children: MakenShake crali: and music with Betsy Stern (Monday,July 20th at 7 pm), and Dance the Color Wheel with Aishah and Troupe Mirari (Tuesday, July 14th at 7 pm). Wrapping everything up on Monday, August 17th at 7:00 pm will be .a visit from Capt'n Spareribs. You might have caught the Capt'n entertaining kids on Pier 39-ho's been voted Best Kids Performer 2009 by Best of the Bay list. There will be plenty of fun for the kids who participated in the summer reading program, as well as a chance to turn in their Summer Reading records and collect their prizes. Be sure to check out our online schedule of activities and performances at www.ccclib.org. Lots More In Store For Summer These programs and activities for kids are just a few things we are offering this summer-the library also has Summer Reading for Teens and Adults as well. Check out the Library's website for details or contact a staff person for Reading Program rules, prizes, and programs. Don't forget to check out our Children's Story times on Tuesdays (ages 3-8) at 7:00 pm and Thursday mornings (ages 0-3),10 and 11 am. What To Help? The Hercules Library will be relying on volunteers to help with programs, distribute information about the programs, and distribute prizes, as well as run the Be Creative! Craft table. Contact the Library at 510-245-2420 if you are interested in volunteering for the Summer Reading Program or other library-related activities. www.cLhercules.ca.us Gil. Page 4 �What's New With The Waterfront Environmental Review plaza next to me Powder Keg and the road ro access the building. Negotiations for beginning me renovation of the historical Structutes are now underway. Both me Intermodal Transit Center and the Hercules Bayfront Project environmental documents are moving forward and it's likely you have seen me Intermodal Transit Center drali: Out for review and comment. This is good news, as the ultimate certification of the enyiron~ental documents will give us the "green light" to move ahead on other aspects of the projects. Refugio Creek and San Pablo Bay create an additional challenge because a number of permits are needed ftom from agencies such as me Bay Conservation and D evelopment Commission (BCDC), rhe Army Corp of Engineers, and State Fish & Game, before work can begin. Bi-monthly meetings with the entire team have been ongoing for almost a year. We are tackling issues such as the design of me station building to conform to me Waterfront Initiative design standards, moving me sewer lili: station, providing for additional plazas next to Refugio Creek and near the pedestrian overcrossingto Hercules Point, submitting funding applications, etc. City stalf also meets at least weekly with our primary consultant - HD R Engineering on a range of issues including project management. Train And Track Improvements New Building Configuration And Designs Dirt will start moving on me train and track improvements for the Intermodal Transit Center components in mid2010. The work will include moving five utility lines out of rhe railroad right-of-way, and constructing ~n extensive series of retaining walls to stabilize the slopes and to keep me dirt from the Bay Trail, railroad, etc. New designs are being presented for me Station Building and Pedestrian Overcrossing to all of the project stakeholders including me City Council, Planning Commission, Union Pacific Railroad, transit operators, Water Emergency Transportation Authority, East Bay Regional Park District, etc. Residents are encouraged to attend any current or future public meetings and provide feedback. Renovation Of Historical Structures Behind The Scenes StaffWork The Redevelopment Agency Stalf is working with the devel- If you have any questions regarding me Hercules Bayfront oper on a timeline for "jump starting" me rehabilitation of Project and/or the Intennodal Transit Center project, me Administration building (the red brick building behind please call Lisa Hammon at 510.799.8251 or by email at the Powder Keg restaurant). This will in~olve construction lhammon@ci.hercules.ca.us or visit me City's website at of some of the public improvements including me lower www.ci.hercules.ca.us. Summer 2009 ro Page 5 �Lupine Garden Teaches Lessons For Life This year, Lupine Hills Elementary 4th and 5th graders began to see the fruits of their labor, or at least the vegetables. In April 2007, the school, in partnership with the Hercules Rotary Club and Parent Teacher Association (PTA), broke ground on the Lou Anne Dibble Memorial Garden. Now the students' hard work is finally paying off in the form oflarge, organic vegetables. The students picked a winter harvest and the garden continues to bloom into the swnmer months. Also, as more teachers and students take part in its care, the garden keeps getting bigger and better. Lupine teacher and garden enthusiast, Mrs. Valerie Oliva oversees the garden and takes her class out at least twice a week to plant, prune and water. Furthermore, she implemented a school wide equiry project related to the garden and secured grant funds from The Watershed Project and Contra Costa Clean Water Program. Mrs. Oliva explained, "For the equity project, each classroom created a mural that somehow relates to gardening or nature. By the end of the school year, all the murals will be hung on the fence surrounding the garden." The Lou Anne Dibble Memorial Garden includes a greenhouse. a butterfly garden, a composting area and a heritage garden Lou Anne Dibble, the garden's namesake, was a beloved teacher at Lupine Elementary and advocated for such a garden for many years before she passed due to a brain tumor in February 2007. She was active in writing grants and securing funds for the garden and in her memory, the Lou Anne Dibble Memorial Garden Fund was created. Now, lC:ss than two years later, her garden is becoming an integral part of education at Lupine Elementary. In May 2009, a dedication ceremony was held and a check for $ 1,500 was presented to the school from the Hercules Municipal Utility. Both Mrs. Dibble's daughters, also teachers themse/ves, Danelle and Daynawere in attendance. Danelle Dibble expressed appreciation for Mr.s: Olivas hard work adding, "I'm so glad to see the garden come tofrui-.·· tion. That's what my mom has always wanted; Ai: the cd: · emony, the daughters presented a mural to the school·that was be added to the others from the Lupine students. The mural includes irises (Lou Anne's favorite flower)" a caterpillar, two beautiful butterflies, and a poem all of which was put together by Lou Anne's family. Lupine Garden Chair Valerie Oliva, Lupine Principal Kathleen Brady, and Lou Anne's daughters Danelle and Dayna Dibble at the Lou Anne Dibble Memorial Garden Dedication Lou Anne Dibble learned to appreciate nature from her mother and passed that appreciation on to everyone she came in contaCt with, especially her daughters. "She taught me how to' fine! caterpillar eggs and every March we would o Continued on page 8 ~ The mural Lou Anne's family created is now a permanent fixture in the garden along with the other murals created by stud~nts www.ci.hercules.ca.us (iQ Page 6 �Ohlone Teacher Devotes Life To Education After 37 years of dedicated service, Ohlone Resource Teacher, Ms. Kathy Tyson, will be retiring from education, at least officially. This .extraordinary teacher has been at Ohlone Elementary for 30 years and serves as rhe schools only resource instructor. Her students, many of them now successful adults, are living examples of her incredible influence and the impact of school resource programs. dents develop their math, writing, reading and language skills. Ms. Tyson keeps lessons tied to the real world adding that "rhe goal [for students1is to learn how to rhink and look at things before rhey do something." Students Develop Social Skills The program also teaches social skills. Students must participate in group activities and cannot 'hide' as easily as in a classroom Learning Center Assists Both of 30, although Ms. Tyson makes Resource And Non-Resource Ms. Tyson discussesthe life cycle ofa butterfly, participation fun with hands on Students integrating language, writing and causal relationships activities and games. Small groups consist of students from multiple In recent years, wirh encouragement from Principal Liz Lonsdale, Ms. Tyson has devel- grades enabling older srudents to tutor younger students. oped Ohlone's program into a full service learning center, Teaching helps older sruden ts to absorb more and youngwhich offers assistance to special education students and er students receive one on one attention. M s. Tyson calls students who may JUSt be struggling. Ms. Tyson partners several of her 4rh and 5th grade students "mini-me." Ms. with teachers to proVide the right amount of assistance to Tyson sees disruptive and destructive behavior virtually diseach student. According to Principal Lonsdale, "Teachers appear afrer just a short rime in the program. "One student don't mind sending their students because rhey know it's was acting our on a reguJa.r basis. I finally told her that she not a waste of time. The students come back stronger:' either had to stop rhe behavior or go back to her class. She Every day, small groups of student, usually eight to twelve, chose to stay, stopped acting OUt and even got student of spend one hour wirh Ms. Tyson. "We have to have small rhe monrh in her reguJa.r cIass'groups for students who are struggling. Every teacher has at least four to five kids who need help." And the learning center provides that help. Students receive focused attention ftom the instructor and specialized lessons helping stu- Most elementary schools have similar resource/ intervention programs, whar makes Ohlone's unique is Ms. Tyson. Principal Lonsdale explainS saying, "Students feel wanted and welcomed. Because of that she gets rheir attention and o Ms. Tyson engages students with games such as 'Name That Country' where studentS toss an inflated globe and have to name a continent and country when the globe is thrown to them Summer 2009 i0 Page 7 Continued on page 8 Students are given the freedom to integrate their creativity with the lessons and to work at their own pace �o Tyson continuedfrom page 7 they are willing to work with her." When Ms. Tyson asked her stu4ents "what helps you learn?" (expecting.them to talk about the small gtoUps), one quickly replied "You." Another expanded saying, "you help us study and help us learn:' Despite Ohlone's uniqueness, all resource programs are vital. "If a child is behind, they really do require intervention. If there are gaps, yuu have to fill them," says Tyson. Small Group Environment Is Crucial . The reason for the resource program's success: the environment. Small groups, focused attention, and unique, specialized lessons create an environment that allows students fleJCibiliey and in turn allows them to thrive. The reason for Ms. Tyson's success: love. "I want students to know I really care about them. The students are the greatest blessing of my life;' says Tyson. Principal Lonsdale sees it too. "You know that old saying, 'they wont care what you know until they know that you care; Ms. Tyson is the epitome of that. She knows what she's doing and she loves what she's dOing." Future is Bright So what will happen next year? Ms. Tyson is committed o At the learning center, students first work on learning groups such as birds, mammals, and reptile's to assisting the new teacher in whatever way ·she can and her legacy will live on through the lives of the countless students and people she has touched. In addition, she has already started on a book, which will include biographies of people who have overcome learning disabilities. "Intervention programs are powerful ways to support children who are sttuggling;' says Tyson. The City of Hercules agrees, and wants to thank Ms. Kathy Tyson for her dedication to seeing all students succeed. Memorial Garden continuedfrom page 6 go and find some." Lou Anne also brought them to her class and now, Danelle continues that tradition and brings them to her own 4th grade class at Ohlone Elementary. traditional classroom setting. Danelle Dibble agrees saying, "She [Lou Anne Dibble1wanted a place where kids could learn and get their hands dirty." Lou Anne Dibble understood the value of students working in a garden and so does Mrs. Oliva. "Students learn cooperation, listening skills, ecology and garden etiquette. They gain a deep sense of pride and commitment;' says Oliva. Working in a garden is also hands on and prevocationa!, students with offered in a In addition to the learning that takes place in the garden, Mrs. Oliva's students received two special presentations from The Watershed Project. As a part of these presentations, students learn about marshes and creeks and the importance ofprotecting these unique ecosystems. Located in Richmond, CA, The Watershed Project works to promote understanding and appreciation of our natural resources and increase awareness of the human impacts upon these resources. They provide grants, workshops and other educational resources to teachers throughout the Bay Area. For more information on the Watershed Project, visit their website at ·www.thewatershedproject.org. Staff from The Watershed Project show students tiny creatures, called invertebrates, that can be found in a marsh Mrs. Oliva has more great things planned for next year including composting scraps from the lunch room, more plots for teachers and their students and expanding the garden to almost double its current size. If you are interested in being a part of this wonderful garden or other gardening projects in Hercules, please contact the Hercules Sustainable Community Garden Foundation at hcgp@ comcast.net. www.ci.hercules.ca.us 01 Page 8 . �Annexation-A Long And Detailed Process Situated on either side of State Route 4, along the hibit detailing the many opportunities this type of facility northern border of Hercules, are a number of parcels of can offer to the public. The Conoco Phillips Carbon Plant land that total almost 600 acres. For most Herculeans, this is also located on the north side of SR 4, but will not be area is known as Franklin Canyon. For more than a year included in the annexation application. now, our city government has been studying the possibilThe proposed annexation area is already within the ity of inco,rporating (or annexing) a substantial portion of boundaries of the City of Hercules Sphere of Influence and Franklin Canyon into Hercules. Recently the City Council within the Urban Limit Line Boundaries. There are no forapproved the retention of a team of consultants to prepare mal plans for land use in the area and the studies now under an application to annex a Significant portion of this area. way will assist the City Council and City Management in Much of the area along the south side ofSR 4 is very assessing future land uses in the proposed annexation area. steep and subject to land movement, but will be included All of the properry on the southern side of SR 4 is in the annexation attempt in order to complete an orderly subject ro an initiative (Measure M) that was apptoved by establishment of city boundaries. The south side of SR 4 is the voters in 2004. If the ciry is successful in annexing this also the location of the former Claey's Ranch House and ptoperry, the land use restrictions of that initiative remain Barns. Although no plans have been formally adopted, this in effect. 1his essentially limits residential development to site could be used as an interpretive center or maintained one home for everY forrv acres ofland. Measure M did not , . for its historical use. limit any development on the north side ofSR 4. The northside ofSR 4 is currently used for the grazing of cattle and has large open fields that could potentially be used for recreational facilities. During the Community Update in April of this year, Big League Dreams had an ex- In order to secure an annexation, a number of steps must be followed. Those steps include a complete envitonmental study (called an Environmental Impact Report o Continued on page 10 Map of Franklin Canyon with potential annexation areas outlined in green Summer 2009 10 Page 9 �Residential Abatement Standards From the Rodeo-Hercules Fire Prevention Bureau The following are minimum standards of the Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District for the abatement of exterior fire hazards in accordance with Division 12 Part 3 & 5 of the California State Health and Safety Code, and Chapter 3 of the 2007 California Fire Code. 6. Where applicable, (on large parcels in remote areas) all structures must have a minimum ONE HUNDRED FOOT (100') firebreak, disked, landscaped, or mowed around them. This may include the maintained garden landscape. 1. Complete abatement may require a combination of disking, mowing, and spraying on some parcels. 7. All combustible rubbish, trash, trimmings, or litter shall be removed from the property. 2. MowinglWeed-Whacking: The maximum height for remaining material standing or lying is THREE INCHES (3"). 3. All grass/weeds in back yards are to be mowed/weedwhacked within property lines to include the hill or slope behind fences that belong to the parcel in question. 4. For exceptionally large lots with a slope or hill at the rear belonging to the affected property, the minimum requirements shall be fifry feet (50') from the top rear of the parcel inward (Rear fence or property line at the top of the slope.) and 100 feet (100') from the rear most portion of the house outward. Ideally the entire property would be abated. 5. Any grass/weeds lefr must be no longer than (3") THREE INCHES, whether standing or laying. 8. All combustible materials of value being stored outside, away from a building shall be neatly stored and have all combustible growth cleared for 30' around it (boats, cars, wood, etc.) 9. The Fire District may require additional abatement on properties because of special problems with terrain, land use, growt~, location, or the fire history of the area. 10. Abatement of exterior fire hazards shall be maintained annually. Parcels may require a second abatement during the summer due to additional growth of weeds. If you have any questions, please contact the Rodeo-Her- , cules Fire Prevention Bureau, (510) 799-4S6( o Annexation continued frompage 9 or EIR), the preparation ofland use planning and zoning studies, local public hearings regarding potential land uses and additional public hearings conducted by the Contra Costa County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO). At the conclusion of these steps, the LAFCO Board of Directors will vote to approve or not approve the application. Using the most conservative estimate, it will take at least 18 months to complete the annexation process. Most of that time will be dedicated to the EIR pq;,cess, which must be accurate and must allow for public comment from a number of agencies and the property owners in the proposed annexation area. If you have any questions or comments regarding the annexation project please contact Ms. Phyllis Decena at pdecena@ci.hercules.ca.us. 50% OFF COUPON on 2nd item of equal or lesser value MON-THUR & SAT __ __ With • this ad • Expires 9/30/09 a..-~ www.ci.hercules.ca.us ('-'l Page 10 !. I I II �CITY OF HERCULES - TEEN YOUTH COUNCIL The Teen/Youth Council is always on the go, supporting and assisting with Community Activities and Special Events. Our energetic group of Teens and Youth demonstrate leadership skills through their presence and participation at City Council meetings, interaction with the H ercules Senior Center, and the planning of Teen/Youth Special Occasions. Every year, the T.Y.c. plans and assists with numerous special events including the C ultural Festival, Community C lean Up Day and Spring Easter Egg Hunt. If you enjoy working in our community and want to improve your decision making skills, this program is for you! T.Y.c. is a great way to receive community service hours that look great on your College Application or wh~n applying for jobs! We are presently entolling members between the 6th and 12th grade for 2009-2010 who attend H ercules Middle/ High School or are residents of Hercules so apply today. Applications are available at the Teen Center, Community/Swim Center or by comacting Janine Shaheed, Teen/Youth Coordinator at (510) 799-8294 or (510) 799-8289. HER CULES TEEN CENTER 2007 REFU GIO VA LLEY RD. HER CULES, CA 94547 !code: 51601-C Cost: $30_00-Membership $20.00-T-Shirt I Find ils on the web! �Richard Palermo Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner Tel. (510) 243-1923 www.HeavensBest.com If the spots come back, so do we. Citrusbased & Non-Toxic cleaning solutions! Christine Rocca Loan Consultant, B of A Tel. (510) 517-1098 Christine.Rocca@BankofAmerica.com Specializes in First-Time Home purchase, investments & Refinance. Jojo Soriano Realtor®, GRI, e-Pro Tel. (510) 245-8500 www.SorianoRealty.com It's a Great Market for First-Time Home Song Thuy Home Insurance Tel. (S10) 222-7800 www.Song-lnsurance.com Buying home and auto, get up to SS% discount on insurance! Call now! Isabel Tsang Albany Cabinets & Design Tel. (510) 526-2288 www.AlbanyCabinets.com FREE Kitchen Sink with 10 Cabinet Purchase! Up to $350 Value! NEW AMERICAN DREAM TEAM Zeus Professional Painting and Decorating Tel. (510) 862-4822 www.ZeusPaintin9-Decoratin9·com Lowest prices in town! Quality service .. .. •• • •• ��En ef camino hacia fa compra de tu casa, estamos contigo en cada paso ,• . ANA CANESSA 510-685-1969 - GEORGINA CHAVEZ 510-579-2790 ALICIA MORALES 510-292-1554 ADINA UZETA 510-367-6329 ~----------~ Durante el proceso de compra, necesitas una experta para que te ayude a tomar las decisiones mas apropiadas. Las Profesionales de CENTURY 21® utilizan sus conocimientos, experiencia y recursos para que el proceso de compra de tu casa sea 10 mas simple y exitosa posible . Este compromiso es solo una parte de la Promesa de Servicio al Comprador de CENTURY 21 Bay Realty. Visita: www.BayRealtor.com. 0 pasa por nuestra oficina y enterate de como un Profesional de CENTURY 21 puede ayudarte a convertir en realidad tu sueno de comprar una casa. www.BayRealtor.com 1611-C Sycamore Ave. Hercules CA, 94547 Each Office Independently Owned and Operated. Information Above Deemed Reliable, but Not Guaranteed . ��New DBE Requirement Affects City Projects Late this summer, the City will begin repaving San Pablo Avenue from John Muir Parkway to our northern City limit with Rodeo. This project is funded primarily by monies received from the American Recovery Reinvestment Act (ARRA) passed in February of this year by Congress. While the work being done on San Pablo is typical for any City repaving project, this particular section of road would not have been repaved for several years if special funding had not been available. All cities with 'shovel ready' projects were able to apply fOr ARRA funds this past spring. Due to advanced preparation by Hercules staff, the City was able to secure just over $670,000 for the repaving project. At the time of print, a project bid date, had not been set, however, there is a unique requirement for all federally funded projects that the City wants to let our residents and local business owners know about. DBE Programs Now Race Conscience This year, any agency receiving federal aid, must adopt and execute a Race Conscience Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program, or RC DBE. DBE programs have been around for years, but the Department of Transportation recently completed a disparity study and found lUlder utilization of four groups-Asian Pacific American, Blank American, Native American and women. To address this disparity, the Federal government is enforcing RC D BE programs for all agencies receiving federal assistance. While this may not be important to most residents, it may affect local business owners. Businesses who are certified as a DBE can gain access to federally funded projects such as the San Pablo Repaving Project. The California Unified Certification Program (CUCP) provides certification services to small, minority, and women owned businesses seek- ing to participate as a DBE in contracts funde'd by the US. Department of Transportation (DOT). The CUCP eliminates the need for DBE firms to obtain certifications from multiple agencies within the State. and economically disadvantaged individuals. • Must be an independent business, and one or more of the socially and economically disadvantaged owners must control its management and daily operations. • Socially and economically disadvantaged individual means any individual who is a citizen of the United States (or lawfully admitted permanent resident) and who is· a member of one of the follOWing groups.: Bla.ck American, Hispanic American, Native American, Asian-Pacific American, Subcontinent Asian American, or Women or any individual found to be socially and economically disadvantaged on a case-by-case basis by a certifying agency putsuant to the standards of the US. DOT 49 CFR Part 26. • Only existing for-profit "Small Business Concerns:' as defined by the Small Business Act and Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations may be certified. The average annual gross receipts for the firm (including its affiliates) over the previous three fiscal years must not exceed the US. DOT's cap of$20.41 million. • The Personal Net Worth (PNW) of each socially. and economically disadvantaged owner must not exceed $750,000, excluding the individual's ownership interest in the applicant firm and the equity in his/ her. primary resi- · dence. What This Means For Hercules The City of Hercules program participation goal is 10.9% for the. race conscious component and 2.4% for the race neutral component for a total program participation goal of 13.3%. This means, that for any project with federal funding, the City has a goal to contract with disadvantaged business enterprises for 13.3% of the project dollars. [fDBEs do not exist or are not cOlnpetitive with other contractors for a given project, than the participation percentage may be increased for a different project where D BEs are available and competitive. The City encourages all business owners who believe they may qualify as a DBE to visit the CUCP's website at www. californiaucp.com to learn more and download a certification application. If your business meets the following qualifications, you may be able to get certified: • Must be at least 51 % owned by one or more socially www.ci.hercules.ca.us Clot Page 16 �Support our youth and enjoy images of Hercules all year long with the ! ,, I - I ," :, ~ ' I I I , , 1 'I ' ' ! I I , Proceeds to benefit the Hercules Explorers and Teen Youth Council (T.Y.C.) Come into City Hall to reserve your copy of this unique calendar today! �HPD Teaches pangers Of Drunk D The United States Centers for Disease Control reports motor vehicle crashes as the leading cause of death for U.S. teens, accounting for more than one in three deaths in this age group (ages 1319). In 2005 , 4,544 teens ages 16 to 19 died of injuries received in motor vehicle accidents. Twenty-three percent of teen drivers ages 15 to 20 who died, had a blood alcohol content of 0.08 or higher. The Hercules Police Department, in conjunction with the California Highway Pattol (CHP) and the California Office of Traffic Safety, are taking a proactive step by educating local high school students about making mature decisions when alcoholic beverages are involved. ed in the school parking lot, with police, fire and medical personnel responding to the incident. Even a helicopter flew in to take one cYic_ tim' to John Muir Trauma Center in Concord. Students serve as ac- Simulated crash at Hercules High involves eight students, one of tors in the crash, which is arrested for driving und er the influence including one stuand trial of the drunk driver. The video dent being arrested for dnmk driving. tells a powerful story of death and deThe actors and a group of students, struction of people the students know called 'the living dead' are pulled from and is a reminder that the decision to class and are not seen by their peers or consume alcohol may affect more than just the one who drinks. Every 15 Minutes Program Encourages Teens To Be Responsible Program Provides Hands On Experience For Participants As a part of this effort, the Hercules Police Department, C HP and Office of Traffic Safety hosted the "Every 15 . Minutes" Program at the Hercules High School on May 19 and 20, 2009. The Every 15 Minutes Ptogranl is a two day event challenging high school juniors and seniors to think about making mature decisions when it comes to alcoholic beverages and driving. .. On the first day of the program, a : head on traffic collision was sinmlat- High school juniors and seniors induding "The Living Dead" (pictured above) watch simulated crash unfold their parents for 24 hours. In addition to not being seen, a mock obituary is read for each student in the class. The following day, the high school juniors and seniors at- Every 15 Minute participants attend an over night retreat and learn more about the consequences of driving under the influence tend an assembly to watch a video of not just the D UI crash, but of the whole process surrounding a D UI incident, including the arrest The students involved in the crash and the "living dead" get an even more intense experience. They play the roles of drunk driver, crash victim. and deceased. They get personal contact with police, fire and other emergency personnel, hearing real stories first hand. These students also attend an overnight retreat where they learn more about the consequences of irresponsible driving and write good-bye letters to their parents, one of which is read the next day at the assembly. Even their parents get involved. On the day of the simulation, a police officer and chaplain deliver a death notification to each parent with a 'deceased' child. That evening, parents are also provided an opportunity to write a good-bye letter to their teen and talk with police personnel about what their teen has experienced. o Continued on page 20 www.ci.hercules.ca.us ~ Page 18 �Everyone Counts In the early part of the year 2010, every household in Hercules will receive a questionnaire from the United States Census Bureau. Race: White: 6,375 African American: 5,232 Asian: 11,053 Other: 1,930 Take the time to fill-out this questionnaire. It's important. Just as your vote was crucial in the 2008 Presidential election, your filling-out and rerurning this questionnaire to the Census Bureau is equally important. New Neighborhoods. Hercules is one of the few cities in Contra Costa County which is still growing in population with new houses being constructed. New residents are moving into Hercules; other cities in Contra Costa County Why fill out the questionnaire? By law, Congress is' are experiencing decreasing population with residents required to conduct a counting of all people living in the leaving their cities, or through mortality. Since 2004, United States of America. Tax money returning from Hercules has constructed five large neighborhoods which Congress is based on the number of people residing in an were not shown in the last 2000 Federal Census count. individual city. Gas tax money, highway improvement These neighborh!"ods have a rotal of 1,566 new homes with funding, and grants from the State of California, Contra approximately 4,541 new residents, and include: Costa County and the regional Transportation Authority The Promenade neighborhood with 217 homes, base how many dollars return ro Hercules using the most The Bayside neighborhood with 337 homes, current population Census count. The Baywood neighborhood with 76 homes, Hercules, 2007. In 2007, the u.s. Census Bureau showed The Cottage Lane neighborhood with 56 homes, the City of Hercules with a population totaling 24,156 The Vicroria by the Bay neighborhood with 880 homes. persons and 8,192 housing units with the following Your Responsibiliry. Your participation in the 2010 characteristics: Males: 11,644 Females: 12.5 12 Median Age: 37.4 Census is required by law, but it also helps our community. Please remember ro fill out the Census questionnaire and put it in the mail by the deadline. Use Leticia To Find Your Next Tenant. We Do Property Management! We Do Tenant Placements! Go Into Foreclosure And Have A Foreclosure On Your Record When You Can Shortsale (510)758-3609 D0 W@:TI? ~ W~ Hire Leticia Today! How many months have you not payed your mortgage? It's not too late for a SHORTSALE instead of a foreclosure. Call Leticia to get the pro'steon's today. Summer 2009 I0 Page 19 �Swim Center Remodel Complete The $600,000 remodel ofthe Swim Center isfinally finished and open to the Public. Almost 18 years ago, in July 1991, the center was open to the public. On, July 6, 2009 the Community/Swim Center officially re-opened afrer 2 Y, months of renovations. The renovations and modernization of the Swim Center was necessary in order to ptovide an optimum safe aquatic expe. rience.It included the replaster of both pools, replacement of the entire decking area, updating both locket rooms, and replacing the C02 & chlorine tanks ro become Virginia Gtaeme Baker Pool compliant. Recreational swimmers can once again enjoy the facility. The Hercules Swim Centet is a beautiful place that provides valuable resources to the community of Hercules, by proViding a place for families, adults, teens and children to The main pool at the Hercules Community Swim Center with recreate! The Swim Center's programs specialize in fosterrenovations almost complete ing human development, strengthening safety and security, promoting health and wellness, and providing recreational experiences. The Swim Center offers swim lessons for children to adults, swim teams- recreational and competitive, lap swims, public swims, water exercise and aquatic specialty classes (lifeguard, water safety, jr guard, title 22 etc). To register or for more information, please visit our website at www. ci.hercules.ca.us. o Every 15 Minutes continuedfrom page 18 While it is difficult to tell the long term impact of such a program, statistics do show that since the program started, the number of alcohol related incidents have decreased. Furthermore, the feedback from students involved reflects that the program is reaching them. During their debrief meeting one student said, "Going into the Every 15 Minutes Program, I was thinking it was another fun sleep over with people. When the actual program started for real, I noticed how effective and powerful it was." Another wrote, "By observation alone, the impact it made on everyone involved, whether it was students, parents, or faculty, was incredible and needs to be shared:' Teen actor waiting to be helped by emergency personnel Emergency personnel respond [0 the simulation as if it were real and take injured victims to the hospital The deceased victim is covered with a yellow blanket until the coroner arrives www.ci.hercules.ca.us Gi Page 20 �Recent Hercules Fire Due To Lint Build Up Very few people realize the importance of clothes dryer fire prevention. However, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission; there are an estimated annual 15,500 fires, 10 deaths and 10 injuries due to clothes dryer fires. Several hundred . people a year are also subjected to carbon monoxide poisoning from improper dryer vent setups. The financial costs come to nearly $1 00,000,000 per year. In some cases faulty appliances are to blame, but many fires can be prev~nted with proper dryer venting. creating a fire hazard, if the venting is tOO long and! or has twO many bends, it will cause your dryer to take much longer than necessary to dry loads. Inside The Dryer Lint is the biggest culprit here. As you know from cleaning out your lint @ter, dryers produce very large quantities Lint accumulation and reduced airflow feed on each other to provide conditions ripe for a fire. Lint is a highly combustible material, which, interestingly enough, is one of the ingredients in a recipe for home-made fire Starters. A number of dryer vent problems contribnte to this. A Growing Problem Swnmer 2009 ro Page 21 Outside The Dryer There are many improper dryer vent practices which restrict airflow and lead to lint buildup, the tWO main preventable causes of clothes dryer fires. Some of the most common and important dryer vent mistakes are: 1. Dryer vents are too long and! or have too many bends, but don't use a dryer duct booster, resulting in lint buildup. When it comes to dryer vents, shorrer and straighter is better. How A Clothes Dryer Fire Occurs Traditionally, most clothes dryers were in the basement. However, nowadays many newer homes tend to have dryers located away from an outside wall in bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens and hall closets. These new locations mean dryers tend to be vented longer distances and vents are generally installed with sharp turns and bends to accommodate the structure of the home. As a result, dryer vents are harder to reach, and also create more places for lint to gather. The ideal solution is to have short, straight, dryer duct venting. However, a dryer vent booster, while not the ideal approach, can improve your dryer venting in cases where YOut venting is longer and! or has more bends than it should. In addition to tices outside the dryer can playa key role in this process. Hercules residents are encouraged to check their dryer and dryer vent on a regular basis to help prevent a fire in their home of lint. Most people assume their lint traps catch all the lint, and that all they need to do is clean them out after each load. However, a Significant amount of this lint is not caught by the lint trap and builds up inside the dryer-even on the heating element! If you are skeptical, try this experiment: pull out the lint trap and look underneath it- you may find large mounds oflint staring at you. Lint can build up on the heating element and in other places inside the dryer, causing it to overheat and possibly catch fire. As a rule, a fire starts from a spark in the machine. However, improper clothes dryer venting prac- 2. Use of flammable, flimsy plastic or foil duct extenders. Only metal vents should be used, which is what most manufacrurers speCify. Metal Vents also resist crushing better than plastic and foil, which allows the air and lint to be carried out of the system. Reduced airflow from build-up or crushing can cause overheating and wear out the clothes and appliance faster. In fact, many state and local municipalities have placed requirements on new and remodeling projects to include all metal dryer venting. 3. Inadequate clearance space between dryer and wall. Many people create problems by putting their dryer right against the wall, crushing the venting material in the process. The cumulative effect of reduced airflow and the resulting lint build-up prevent the dryer ftom drying at the normal rate. This causes the high temperature limit safety switch to cycle on and off to control the heater. Most high temperature limit safety switches were not deSigned to continuously cycle on and off, so they fail over a period of time. o Continued on page 22 �.,. o Dryer continuedfrom page 21 4. Failure to clean the dryer duct. Bow. If you really want to save the extra Your Dryer May Be Failing If: space, the Dryerbox is a new invention that allows the dryer to be safely installed against the wall. The clothes are taking an inordinately long period of time to dry, come out hotter than usual or if the vent hood Bapper doesn't open. Maintenance is needed in these cases. Ensure Proper Installation And Choice Of Building Materials 4. Minimize the length of the exhaust duct (maximum recommended lengths depend on a number of factors, such as number of bends, and vary by modelcheck with your manufacturer for their specifications). If this is not possible, you can install a dryer duct booster. S. If at all possible, use 4-inch diameter 1. M;.ke sure the dryer duct is made of vent pipe and exterior exhaust hoods solid metallic material. Both vinyl and that have openings of sixteen square foil are combustible and spiral-wound inches or more, which offer the least surfaces tend to catch lint more read- resistance to ai~ flow. ily. 6. Don't use screws to put your vent 2. The dryer duct should vent to the exterior and in no case should it vent to the attic or crawlspace. Avoid the use of inside heat recovery diverter valves or termination boxes, which do not comply with cutrent standards. 3. Avoid kinking or crushing the dryer duct to make up for installation in tight quarters -this further restricts air- pipe together - the screw shatts inside the piping collect lint and cause additional friction. Keep Duct In Good Condition Disconnect, clean and inspect the dryer duct run on a regular basis, or hire a professional company to clean the dryer duct. This will reduce the fire hazard, increase the dryer's efficiency and increase its lifespan. In addition, you are less likely to experience water damage. Keep Your Dryer As LintFree As Possible The entire second floor of the home sustained heavy smoke damage Build up from dryer line is the expected cause in recent fire lint trap and other accessible places on a periodic basis. 2. Every 1-3 years, depending upon usage, have the dryer taken apart and thoroughly cleaned out by a qualified service technician. 3. Clean the lint trap atter each load. Alternative Solutions 1. Use a condensing dryer. Unlike conventional clothes dryers, condensing dryers do require external clothes dryer venting. This significantly reduces the risk of a dryer fire. 2. Use a spin dryer, which uses an extremely fast spin speed to extract water from the clothes. They extract significantly more water from the clothes than a washing machine spin cycle does. Spin dryers can be used alone or in conjunction with a conventional clothes dryer. Before You Go .... By keeping your dryer clean, not only will you Significantly reduce the fire hazard, you will also save money as your dryer will run more efficiently and last longer. 1. Never let your clothes dryer run while you are out of the house or even worse, when you are asleep. To keep your dryer clean: 3. If all else fails, you can always use an old-fashioned clothesline. There have never been any reported clothesline fires! 1. Use a lint brush or vacuum attachment to remove accumulated lint from under the 2. Thoroughly read manufacturers' instructions regarding the safe use of their dryers. www.ci.hercules.ca.us Clil Page 22 I �Living with Snakes Snakes are, unfortunately, the subject of much ignorance. And, they are best known to invoke hysteria in many humans anywhere they go. What most people don't know is most snakes are harmless to humans and will go to great lengths to avoid us. A snakes' diet consists of small todents such as mice, rats, and other mammals. Some will even eat other snakes. Rattlesnakes are the only venomous snake in California. They can be found throughout North and South America. While thirty species of the rattlesnake are known in California, the Northern Pacific rattlesnake, a subspecies of the western rattlesnake, is the only one indigenous to our County. If you find a rattlesnake in your yard, the first thing to do is make sure you have properly identified it. The non-venomous gopher snake is often mistaken for a rattlesnake because their defense is to act like a rattlesnake. They are basically the same size - 12 to 48 inches long - and are brown and tan. They beat their tail on the ground imitating a rattlesnake's rattle. fitting fence can help keep snakes off the property. However, erecting a large outdoor fence is always expensive and may not be feasible. Snakes do not attack people and rattlesnakes will only strike in defense. The best thing to do if you discover a snake in your yard is to keep all children and pets out of the yard and away from the snake. In a few hours, the snake will leave on its own accord. However, the Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District will respond to snake calls if assistance is required. What do you do if a snake bites you and you don't know what kind of snake it is? *Look for symptoms. If the area of the bite begins to swell and change color, the snake was probably poisonous. Keep the bitten area stilL You can immobilize the area with an improvised splint made from a board, magazine or other stiff material tied to the limb. Don't tie it too tight - you don't want to reduce blood flow. *Remove any jewelry or constricring items near the affected area in case of swelling. Rattlesnakes are heavyA Northern Pacific Rattlesnake *Keep the area of the snake bite Courtesy ofKen~ichi Veda bodied, with a broad triangular lower than the heart. head that is distinctly wider that their neck. They have vertically elliptical pupils and a rattle *Go to a hospital immediately or contact 911. at the end of their tails. If the rattle is not present, then it TIPS: is another species of snake. When disturbed, rattlesnakes If bitten by a rattlesnake, DO NOT use ice to cool the vibrate their tails. bite. To improve the chances of never coming face to face with a If bitten by a rattlesnake, DO NOT cut open the wound snake, take the following precautions: and tty to suck out the venom. *Remove any food that may attract them, (i.e. pet food, uncovered garbage cans). *Since snakes primarily feed off of rodents, make your home and grounds rodent-free. Humane trapping can control rodent problems, which in turn, can control snake problems. *Be sure to plug openings in foundations, walls, steps and porches, to discourage snakes making themselves at home in them. *Mow lawns and fields. Since snakes cannot survive on hot, bare surfaces, remove lumber, trash, brush, rock piles and anything that might afford shade or hiding places. *Snakes do not climb, nor do they dig, so installing a tightSummer 2009 Iln Page 23 Ifbitten by a rattlesnake, DO NOT use a tourniquet. This will cur offblood flow and the limb may be lost. Avoid rattlesnakes altogether. If you see one, don't try to get closer to it or catch it. Keep your hands and feet away from areas where you cannot see, like between rocks or in tall grass where rattlesnakes like to rest. Reference Numbers: Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District - 510-799-4561 CCC Animal Services Department - 510-374-3966 California Poison Control Hotline - 1-800-222-1222 �Sign Ordinance Keeps City Safe And Clean During the summer months, residents may notice an increase in open houses and garage sales, which also means an increase in signs. While some of these signs are legal, many of them are not. The Ciry of Hercules maintains a tough, but fair sign ordinance to keep pedestrians safe, traffic moving, and reduce wear and tear on streetlights and electrical poles. The sign ordinance limits the type of signs that can be used and the location of signs for all areas within the city limits. on all intersections. Signs shall be placed behind the sidewalk if the sidewalk is adjacent to the curb or in the landscaped parkway if the parkway is adjacent to the curb. o Signs may be placed on private property only afrer first obtaining permission from the property owner. No commercial, retail, industrial, "dot-com" related business or advertising shall be permitted in the landscaped meThe most commonly violated sections of the dians, City right-of-way, sidewalks, trafsign ordinance relate to garage sale and open fic Signals, public utility poles, or light house signs. Since there are usually more yard standards. Streetlight poles become more and sales and open houses during the warmer more damaged over time due (0 The City requires anyone placing a sign months, the City would like to remind you signs being taped to them within ciry limits, regardless of residency, of the key sections of the ordinance related to by the sign ordinance. To view the complete ordito abide these signs: nance, visit the Planning Department's 'Land Use & Zono All open house signs must be ':A-frame" in deSign, ing Ordinance' page on our website at www.ci.hercules. and limited to 30 inches in height. ca. us, under the Departments and Services menu. o Lawn, yard or garage sale signs are prohibited on aU We understand residents and real estate agents want to draw state or city owned properties or utiliry poles. attention to their sale or open house, however by reducing o Open House signs may only be displayed during the period when the ptoperty is available for public showing. Lawn, yard or garage sale signs shall not be posted more than 24 hours before and afrer the event. o Each major arterial!collector street corner is limited to a maximum of three temporary off-site residential real estate signs. Secondary and residential street are limited to a maximum of cwo temporary real estate signs per corner. o Signs may not be placed in the public right-of-way including center divides, medians, sidewalks, bicycle or pedestrian paths or within sixteen feet from the curb returns Open House signs must be off the sidewalk and at least 16 feet away from the curb return o the number of signs allowed at each intersection, the Ciry has balanced the need of homeowners with the need to keep our roadways safe. Eliminating unnecessary wear and tear on our streetlights and electt'):al poles by keeping them free from unSightly signs, tape, and staples, is another important reason for the ordinance. The City of Hercules Building Division is responsible for enforcing the sign ordinance and will remove any sign that is not in compliance. So remember to follow the ordinance and help ensure your event gets recognized by potential patrons, and not a Code Enforcement Officer. Signs that do not follow the sign ordinance may be removed www.ci.hercules.ca.us Gil Page 24 �Construction Begins On Community Garden Hercules Sustainable Community Garden Foundation (HSCGF) has been partnering with the City of Hercules since Spring 2008 to develop a community garden program in our city. The Hercules City Council has provided the initial funding for infrastructure development at the main garden center, which is already under construction. The main garden center will be located in the previously undeveloped area of Ohlone Park above the baseball field. The HSCGF's Mission is ro promote and support sustainable, organic community and school gardens in Hercules and the surrounding communities, and to provide educational classes on sustainable, organic gardening techniques to the local community. Garden To Maintain Our Cultural Community gardens can play an important role in establishing a sense of community identity and culture. They contribute to the overall "look and feel)) of a community, creating new venues in which local residents can meet and interact. Even non-gardeners will enjoy walking through a peaceful garden, observing nature's passage from seed to harvest. The main garden center will be a multi-use facility and include leased garden plots where local residents can grow their own vegetables and flowers, a school garden program similar to the Edible Schoolyard program in Berkeley, and a gardening edu- • IRRIGATION FENCING SHEDS cation center that will provide classes organic vegetables at the Community on topics such as composting, organic Garden Center. This garden program gardening, fruit tree pruning, grow- will celebrate the multicultural and ing heirloom tomato ~nd starting a multi-generational diversity within winter vegetable garden. Over the next our city in addition to ptoviding a few years, the City and HSCGF hope place for all Herculeans to grow their to add greenhouse facilities, a small or- own fruits and vegetables. chard, and perhaps a mini vineyard at Gardeners Encouraged To Share the main garden center. The HSCGF Knowledge and Experience will celebrate the diversity within our community by developing a series of The HSCGF encourages our older cultural gardens that remind us of our generations to share gardening secrets heritage. Once the main garden center with young people, expert gardeners to is complete, there are plans to expand educate novice gardeners, and specialthe garden network to include smaller, ist gardeners to introduce us to excitlocal gardens scat- ing new topics. They encourage heirtered throughout loom and ethnic gardens that celebrate cultural history and cuisine to help the city. maintain a connection to our heritage. An Alternative To They value native plant gardening that Rising Prices, Un- helps maintain our ecosystem and sushealthy Food, And tain the environment. If you are interPoor Nutrition ested in participating in an upcoming With the increased garden construction work day or leasprice of gas and ing a plot, please contact the HSCGF food and concern at HCGP@comcast.net or visit their over food safety, website at http://sites.google.com/ you should consider site/herculesgardening. Work parties are taking place every weekend to get garden in growing your own tip-top shape Summer 2009 10 Page 2S �THE HERCULEAN Advertising Contract • I Please complete and return pages 1 and 2 of the advertising contract. 1. DESIGN: o o CAMERA-READY color advertisement SUBMIT ADVERTISMENT on a CD or via e-mail. Ad returned only upon request. 2. UPCOMING ARTICLE SUBMITTAL DUE DATES: o o o Summer Friday, May 15,20.0.9 (July publication) Fall Friday, September 18, 20.0.9(November publication) Spring Friday, January 15, 20.10. (March publication) 3. 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TABLE OF CONTENTS Ohlone Park Renovations 1 Walking and Bicycling in Hercules 2 New Shops for our New Downtown 3-4 Lewis St. and Clark St. Changed to One Way 4 HMU To Build Its Own Substation 5-6 City CAFR Receives High Honors 6 New Principals at Hanna Ranch and Rodeo Hills 7-8 Duck Pond Park Almost Complete 9 Kris Valstad, Mayor Ed Balico, Vice Mayor Donald Kuehne Joe Eddy McDonald Joanne Ward Planning Commission 245-6529 Meets the first and third Monday of each month. Sherry McCoy, Chair Myrna L. deVera, Vice Chair Jose Bibal CledaHart Richard Mitchell Commnnity and Library Services 799-8291 Commission RHFD Welcomes New Member to Team 10 Low Cost Auto lns!-,rance Offered by State lO Code Compliance Corner 11 Receive PD Text & Email Alerts with Nixel 11 20 Things Your Burglar Won't Tell You 12 WestCAT's LYNX Receives Transit Award 14 Boy Scours Of America Celebrates 100 Years 16 Market Hall Continues to be Place for Community to Get Together 17-18 Avoid Becoming a Victim of ATM Skimming 18 Featured on cover: Images from Ohlone Dog Park Grand Opening Market Hall Craft Bazaar Q&A 20 Courtesy ofWing Lee Fall is the Time for Ticks 21 Herculean Writes Book About Life 22-23 Images of Hercules Sustainable Community Garden at Ohlone Park Keep Track of Crimes Happening Near You 23 Meets the second Monday of each month Sherry Madfes, Chair Adoria Williams·Weinstein, Vice Chair Han Chen Nicole dela Vega Steve Kirby J effWisniewski Justin Jones For additional information, please visit the City website at www.ci.hercules.ca.us Courtesy ofthe City ofHercules �Plants, Puppies, People Bring Life to Ohlone Ohlone Park has continued to undergo a major transformation over the summer. In July, the City of Hercules' first ever dog park opened at Ohlone with over 400 people and their four-legged friends in attendance. The park has large and small dog areas with 5' fences, shaded seating and drinking fountains in and around the fenced park area, making it a wonderful new amenity for Herculeans. Additional amenities were added in Ocrober including a large faux fire hydrant for the big dog park, agility jumps, a community message board and a base rock pathway to the benches and drinking fountains. The ' City also plans on adding grass to the big and small dog park areas next spring. Also over the summer, the City hosted a community workshop to get input on additional park renovations. City staff had proposed adding an amphitheater, extending several trails around the park, expanding the community garden and relocating a renovated historic home that may be used for meetings and workshops at the community garden or as a facility rental for weddings and other events. Community members in attendance supported the changes and suggested a few of their own. Staff is currently revising plans to incorporate their ideas. The City is also pursuing a grant for Ohione Park to cover much of the cost of the renovations. The Habitat Conservation Fund (H CF) provides local agencies with approximately $2 million total to enhance, restore and develop facilities for public recreation. The funds would be used to improve the trails, remove debris and add a pedestrian bridge across the creek. The grant would cover Residents and their dogs enjoy socializing at the new dog park Photo courtesy ofWing Lee about a third of the total cost of the project, so it will be crucial to ptoviding all the new desired amenities at Ohlone. While not added this summer, the Community Garden continues to flourish under the watchful eye of community volunteers. On Saturday, October 2, the Community Garden hosted its 2nd Annual Harvest Festival which included plant sales, games, gardening information and lots of food. Garden regulars and first time visitors all came out to celebrate and support the garden. Families, individuals, Scout Troops, and students all have plots at the garden and many are harvesting twice a year. Ohlone students have even been selling their produce to restaurant owner and executive chef Alexander Ong, who owns Betelnur in San Francisco. "It's phenomenal;' says Ong. "Betelnut is 60% organic so slowly we have been moving in the right direction." Students are even receiving pictures of some of the dishes Ong has created with the produce he has purchased from the student's garden. One of the garden organizers, Nita Sexton, is encouraged by the continuous flow of groups getting involved. "Ohlone has been selling their produce, Lupine is learning about chickens because of the garden and we have a garden club with the Teen Youth Council (T.Y.c.) that has grown to 36 students." Sexton adds that they are currently working on connection with seniors in the area. ''As we grow, we just want to make more connections," Girl Scouts Skyler Vines (left) and Maia Mallari share what they've learned by having a plot in the Community Garden Fall2010 ro Page 1 If you would like to find out how you can get involved in the Hercules Sustainable Community Garden, please visit their website at http://sites.google.com/sitel herculesgardening/.• �Walking and Bicycling in Hercules Intermodal Transit Center Project Will Provide Key Improvements Walking and bicycling in the City of . Hercules,will become considerably more accessible with the construction of the Intermodal Transit Center project. In the first phase of the Waterfront construction . - the Intermodal Transit Center CITe) bicyclists and pedest~ians in the City and neighboring jurisdictions will be able to experience enhanced connectivity . with opportunities to use these alternative modes of transportation for recreation ' and commuring. San Francisco Bay Trail - As part of the 500 mile shoreline trail around the Bay, approximately two miles of Bay Trail will be completed from the City of Pinole to the Victoria-by-the-Bay development. Due ro its locarion above the railroad tracks, the Bay Trail will have scenic views of the Bay and beyond to such points as Me. Tamalpais. The views over the trains will be spectacular with overlooks and seating areas provided along the way. For the entire length of the project, the Bay Trail will be separated from the railroad right-of-way by a series of retaining walls and decorative fencing. In the "heart" of the project at the station building, the Bay Trail will literally run along the back side of the station with level access into the Hercules Plaza and will be fully accessible from various points along the two mile section. As a shared trail (bicyclists, walkers, wheelchairs, strollers, etc.), signage and pavement transitions will slow bicycle traffic and encourage shared use of the path in the urban area. Creekside Trail - The Creekside Trail proVides access along RefugiO Creek adjacent to Phase 2 of John Muir Parkway. The Creekside Trail will provide scenic views of the restored Creek and provide a direct connection to the Bay Trail at the,Waterfront. The Creekside Trail is approximately 1,500 feet long and winds along the edge of the creek. The Trail is dedicated to bicyclists and pedestrians allowing them easy access to the Waterfront and ITC. Ultimately, the Creekside Trail will connect to the Ridge Trail in Hercules via bike lanes on John Muir Parkway, a planned "Boardwalk" along San Pablo Avenue between John Muir Parkway and Sycamore Avenue, and up Sycamore connecting to the Ridge Trail. The Bay Area Ridge Trail, when complete, will be over 550 miles of trail open for hikers, equestrians, runners, and cyclists. It will connect over 75 parks and open spaces around the Bay Area .• • www.ci.hercules.ca.us CO<l Page 2 �New Shops for our New Downtown What are the right new shops and merchantsfor Sycamore Downtown Construction of the large, mixed-use building complex is well underway on the north side of Sycamore Avenue with completion scheduled for next fall. This new building, called Sycamore North, is owned by the Hercules . On· the Redevelopment Agency. upper floors will be 96 residential units and the ground floor will contain about 14 shops, each one with an independent merchant. Sycamore North is the first step in creating a "downtown district" for Hercules. It is planned to serve some of the retail needs of Hercules residents. More importantly, over time and with careful management, it can finally put Hercules "on the map" as a place in the Bay Area for people to visit, shop and spend time. Here's how: Lilce many other places, Hercules is well-supplied with two neighborhood shopping centers and two convenience shopping centers offering goods and services for most everyday needs such as groceries, dry cleaning, and banking. For many other categories of goods and services, Hercules residents must travel outside the city to big-box stores and regional malls. People also need another kind of shopping: a "main street" or"downtown" retail and social experience. Bay Area people today use their local downtown retail districts to find unique, higher-value goods and services, and good value dining, offered in small, distinctive, memorable and pleasant places. Downtown retail districts also provide what shopping centers usually do not: people spending time with each other, in public places. The typical downtown in an East Bay city was built around a streetcar stop, with buildings and shops directly fronting the public sidewalks instead of private parking lots. Otten, over the years many distinctive merchants and restaurants established themselves in these downtown locations where people can discover shops on foot. Each of these Bay Area downtown districts acquired its own "regional identity", meaning that ·everybody knows where they are and what they offer. For example, when you tell your friends that you're travelling to shop in Walnut Creek or Emeryville, Berkeley or Napa, Crockett or San Rafael, they immediately know where you're going and what kind of day you want to have. This "regional identity" depends on having unique shops directly fronting comfortable sidewalks with places for people, and merchants offering good value in merchandise, food, or services available nowhere else. Because it does not have a downtown district, Hercules does not have a regional identity. For example, when you tell people where you live, otten you'll hear: "Where is Hercules?" They don't know where it is, or what kind of day they would have if they were to come here. So, people from around the Bay Area generally don't know about or care to visit Hercules. And Herculeans have long sought a downtown district, as reported by the San Francisco Chronicle in the 2007 article "Long Way for a Latte". So, Sycamore North is the first step towards creating this identity. It will serve residents and also bring people (and their shopping dollars) from out of town. It can attract shoppers by giving them reasons to visit: unique shops in a pleasant place, available nowhere else. Therefore, the Redevelopment Agency, as the owner of the building, faces a challenge. Instead of the years taken by other Bay Area downtowns, it must creare a regional identity for Hercules almost overnight. To do this, it is actively but carefully recruiting merchants from around the Bay Area that can, all together, provide a downtown experience available nowhere else. In 2009, the Agency retained an experienced ret~il manager to identify and attract retail businesses. That manager has spent countless hours searching for o Fall 20 10 I0 Page 3 Continued on page 4 �1 o Sycamore Downtown continuedfrom page 4 businesses with consistent records of successful operation and distinctive, high quality merchandising. The diversity and combination of businesses is also important, because one business can generate customers for another. The Agency and manager are now in the process of signing leases with many of these businesses, securing their place as a part of Hercules downtown identity. Hercules residents have for years asked for more dining options, and indeed the first three leases have been with restaurants. They are: Beanbag Cafe and Coffee House, Patxi's Chicago Pizza, and Boracay Garden and Grill. All are innovative establishments with strong management, financial resources and track records. Each is popular in the communities they serve. Bean Bag Cafe, a neighborhood fixture in San Francisco, is one of the most anticipated arrivals. It is Herculean-owned. With an all-day, value-priced menu and a full-service coffee bar, it's not unusual to find a line out the door on weekends. Loyal devotees refer to themselves as "the Beanbag Crew". Patxi's Chicago Pizza was founded by a former principal of Zachary's Pizza, a Berkeley institution. Patxi's pizza recipe makes for a tender, flaky, pastry-like crust; they serve deep-dish and thin-crust styles. Patxi's two locations are neighborhood dining experiences, not pizza stores. Boracay Garden and Grill offers affotdably priced Filipino cuisine at its South San Francisco location. Regional favorites include Seafood Black Rice and the signature Green Mango Smoothie. Loyal pattons report being greeted like close relatives rather than customers. These announcements are the first three restaurants, soft goods and service establishments that will comprise the shops of Sycamore North. The Redevelopment Agency, with the assistance of the retail manager, is confident it can meet the challenge of creating a regional shopping identity for Hercules.• Lewis St. & Clark St. Changed To One Way As Sycamore North construction continues, residents of the nearby streets have seen a large increase in traffic. While the official detour loops motorists around S. Front Street to Tsushima, most motorists continue to cut through Lewis Street, ignoring the 'Local Traffic Only' signs. To help alleviate this congestion, the Public Works Department has made Lewis Street and Clark Street, between South Front and Tsushima, one way. The speed limit has also been teduced from 25 mph to 15 mph. The parking available on both streets remains the same. If you are traveling on Sycamore from the east (from San Pablo), turn right on South Front and then left on Clark Street, the second turn. r Over the summer, the Hercules Police Department erected a flag pole with donations received from · members of the department. Special thanks to the following: Hercules Police Officers Association, Tim Stratmeyer, Darin Tellez, Fred Deltorchio, Tom Dalby, Bill Goswick, Connie and Peter Van Putten, Kin Kin Sandhu, and Billy Beason If you are traveling on Sycamore from the west (the Waterfront) turn left on Tsushima and then right on Lewis Street. Once construction is complete and Sycamore Notth opens, both Lewis Street and Clark Street will be reconverted to two way streets. During construction, be sure to follow all posted detour signs and always remember ro obey the speed limit.• www.ci.hercules.ca.us (lQ Page 4 �HMU To Build Its Own Substation In 1996, the issue of deregulating public utilities was placed before the California Legislature. Similar to federal deregulation of the telephone industry in 1984, the concept was to create more competition, additional business opportunities for smaller companies and lower costs for the consumer. Once apptoved by the Legislature and signed by the Governor in the fall of 1996, deregulation required Investor Owned Utilities (IOU's) such as Pacific Gas and Electric and Southern California Edison to divest themselves of ownership of all three segments of the utility business including: generation, transmission, and distribution. The California Public High voltage Utilities Commission tra,nsnliss;lon (CPUC) was charged with the responsibility of creating a framework around which newly formed utilities could access the transmission system, including municipal owned utilities. a substation would have been too costly and was therefore delayed. However, when the City Council first approved the formation of the utility, the future need for a dty owned substation was clear. The California Independent System Operators (CAISO), which facilitares the electrical market, enabled the city to enter into an agreement with PG&E to use their substation, located along Willow Avenue. A Wholesale DiStribution Tariff (WDT) Agreement was signed by the City and PG&E, which allows our locally owned utility to take power from this substation and deliver that power ro its customers. When the City entered into that agreement a limit on the amount of Transmission electricity the City substation lines could take from that substation was set at 3.1 megawatts. At the time, PG&E believed that they could safely deliver that amount of power without requiring substantial improvements to the substation. In 1999, the City Power began an earnest effort Because HMU uses poles to study the issue of the PG&E facility, a creating a number of monthly fee is charged for that use. The charge municipally owned utilities including cable is based on the amount The electrical business is divided into three segments: generation, of electricity that is sent television, natural gas transmission and distribution. through the distribution and electricity. The City investigated the feasibility ofeach and how each would serve lines to HMU customers. At the present time, the City pays the City as a source of income. Over the next two years and PG&E approximately $130,000 per year which is about a number of public meetings, the City Council decided to 2.6 megawatts daily. When the city reaches the limit of create the Hercules Municipal Utility (HMU) to provide 3.1 megawatts the annual payment ro PG&E will exceed $165,000 per year. This limit will also trigger the need for electricity to new developments being built in the city. At first, HMU was small and without a backbone improvements to PG&E's substation. infrastructure, which means it did not have the needed transformers, electrical lines, vaults, or conduits to deliver electricity. In 2002, the City Council made the decision to finance the backbone system, enabling the HMU to distribute electricity to the Bayfront, Baywood and Promenade neighborhoods. The only component of the distribution system that was not included in the HMU's backbone was a substation. Because the system was just getting started, construction of Fall2010 J)O) Page 5 Over the past seven years, the HMU has continued ro move forward. The HMU has increased the size and length of the backbone system and now serves businesses in the North Shore Business Park, including a number of buildings for Bio-Rad. Although the world-wide financial crash of2007 has slowed the growth of the City and its utility, the HMU has continued to grow and CUStOmers have continued to increase their demand for electricity. During the summer of 2009, the utility experienced several days when demand o Continued on page 6 �o HMU continuedfrom page 5 equaled 2.86 megawatts. Thus, the time has come ro decide whether ro improve upon the PG&E substation or to create our own substation. of $5.9 million to provide funding for the new substation. Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) has been completed and engineering is underway. It is anticipated that construction of the new substation will be completed in the fall of2011. Ifthe city does not build its own substation. the city will be obligated Once the substation is to improve the PG&E . complete, the HMU substation at a COSt will no longer be which is estimated ro connectedtothePG&E be between $700,000 distribution system, and $1.2 million. In which will increase addition ro the cost the system's reliability for improvements. and ability ro serve its the City will still be CUStomers. However. required to pay an the system will still increased monthly rely on the PG&E fee ro PG&E for the transmission system. actual electricity. Since this fee is based on Site of proposed HMU substation. between Valley Bible Church and Caltrans City staff is already working with PG&E usage, the cost would Maintenance Station, at the end of Palm Avenue staff to complete a new continue to increase as HMU grows. Furthermore, PG&E has the authority to interconnection agreement for the use of the transmission change the rate it charges at any time, thus continuing to system. use their substation is a risky and costly endeavor, especially As new development occurs at the Waterfront, the Hercules given the City's planned growth. New Town Center, Sycamore North and Sycamore By creating our own substation, the HMU will have the ability to distribute electricity to our customers without limitation and provide the HMU with a fixed cost for distribution that is not conttolled by volume. Since the distribution costs will be fixed with a city owned facility, additional customers do not increase the cOStS to serve them. Crossings, the City and the HMU will be prepared to serve the new customers with reliable electrical service.• Due to these benefits, over the past eighteen months, the City Council has proceeded with plans for the consttuction of a new substation A number of different sites were analyzed before the current site at the end of Palm Avenue was selected. The site is approximately 1.25 acres and is located between the Cal trans Service Facility and Valley Bible Church, both on Willow Avenue. The City has retained Mr. Glenn Reddick to oversee the design and construction of the new substation. Mr. Reddick has extensive experience in electric utilities and has worked with the HMU in a variety of capacities since 2005. The design of the new substation will allow for Hercules Municipal Utility to serve all existing customers and create additional capacity to serve future development in the City. The Hercules Finance Department was recently awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for Fiscal Year 2009. This is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting and represents a significant accomplishment by the City of Hercules. City CAFR Receives High Honor An impartial panel judges an agency's CAFR based on its "spirit of full disclosure" to clearly communicate its financial srory and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR. The GFOA is a nonptofit professional association serving approximately 17,500 government finance professionals. On August 25, 2010, the City completed a bond financing www.ci.hercules.ca.us Gil Page 6 �Two New Principals Lead Hercules Schools Last spring, Hanna Ranch Elementary School Principal Anita Hayward and Rodeo Hills Elementary School Principal Linda Steensrud both retired after decades of service to their respective schools and district. While they will be missed, their schools are left in good hands. Principal Greg Santiago served as principal for five years in the district before coming to Hanna Ranch and Principal Steve Trotter served as the vice principal at John Swett High School before coming to Rodeo Hills. Community Relations Officer Michelle Harrington sat down with them to learn more about their goals and ambitions for the future. Not just to learn :.bo'm it, brit bet6me a part ofit. I plan to comllnle Hanna' Ran~~:s well founded a~ademic tradition as well as focus on nutrition, char:reter building, and other skills kids need to succeed. Students need to learn to be collaborative and ind~pe~d'ent, bmaJso i.hterdependent. There continues to .be hugH~mpetiti;nf6~ jobs, 'and that is only gOingto grow, lwa()t to' ~akesure students aie ready for that competition ~nd adapt to overcome barriers they may '~n~oun,td·. What challenges il;o'j~lfjace? ,- I see challenges. Ji~p~prtunities. If we do, ?ee.d~? ,mi.ke improvements,' 'let's "look at solutiohs. ' ! BeHevewi,-" can maintain our high expectations by bringing folks together on issues and working through them. It is a collaborative effort. I have a "never say fail" attitude. I believe that any child, anywhere, at anytime, can be whoever they want to be. I think it was Henry Ford who said "Failure is the opportunity to begin again more inrelligencly." If you have that mentality, you can't be beat. What do you think is the best aspect ofHanna Ranch? Hanna Ranch has a very positive atmosphere and climate. We have a strong teaching staff and a very supportive community. New Hanna Ranch Principal Greg Santiago in his office Hanna Ranch Elementary Principal Greg Santiago Tell us about your background: I graduated for the University of New Mexico in 1992. After I returned to the East Bay and decided to continue my education. I received my AA from Diablo Valley College in early childhood education. I spent three and a half years as a Preschool Teacher and Director in Walnut Creek. I wanted to open my own preschool but really began to enjoyworking with students at various grade levels and decided to pursue a teaching credential. I received my elementary teaching credential from California State University, Hayward. I then went .on to get my M.S. from the University of California Berkeley. I was Vice Principal of Downer for two years and Principal at Riverside for five years before coming to Hanna Ranch as Principal. What are your goalsfor Hanna Ranch Elementary? I want to get acclimated to the school and the communiry. Fall 20 10 10 Page 7 What are you passionate about? I'm really passionate about moving all students to proficiency. Our school is rich in culture and I believe with school and community support, we can bring that to the forefront and learn from each other. I really like the diversity at H anna Ranch, it is one of the reasons that brought me here. I have a passion for student achievement and I really enjoy working with students, teachers and parents to create an atmosphere that develops students into lifelong learners. I'm also passionate about building relationships. There is no more important relationship in a school than between student and teacher. When a teacher knows a student, their strengths and weaknesses, they can differentiate the instructive process to meet those needs and thus, move them towards academic progress and social success. In this area we are fortunate to have such a devoted stalf. What would you want the community to know? I enjoy meeting with parents, discussing students and student work. I'm collaborative and want to provide a well rounded support system for our kids-meaning mine and yours. 0 Continued on page 8 �o Principals continuedfrom page 7 working with the PTA and being selective in where we use technology funds. What do you think is the best aspect ofRodeo Hills? The kids. They love learning and they're excited about coming, even if they're sttuggling. They have friends here and it is a safe place for them. Our teachers are also amazing.. They have spent so much time making this a good school and a safe place. For them, it is home, it is family and it really shows. Even if they have a concern or complaint, it is because they care so deeply for these kids. New Principal Steve Tro~ter in his office at Rodeo Hills Rodeo Hills Elementary Principal Steve Trotter Tell us about your background: I was born and raised in Rodeo and attended John Swett Schools. r received my BA from uc. Berkeley and my teaching credentials from San Francisco State University. After teaching in Daly City for a year, r returned ro John Swett High School in 2003. I was a history teacher at the High School untillasr year when I finished my Masters in Educational Leadership from CSU East Bay and became the Assistant Principal. Then this year, I moved to the elementary school as the Principal. My wife also grew up in Rodeo and we have twO young daughters. What are your goals for Rodeo Hills Elementary? r want us to have a positive school culture. We are a great school with high expectations and a hard working staff, and we need to stress the positive all the time. We need to get to know our studentS by developing relationships with them and reaching our ro parentS in a way that is effective for the individual family. I've assembled a team that is committed to creating the best possible environment for all students, all the time. r also want us ro have a laser like focus on reading. We constantly need to evaluate how we are measuring learning and there is always room for improvement. Reading is instrumental to all other education areas, so it is vital for student success. My third goal is to assist students with using and learning about technology. Funds are tight, but we can't just let technology go by the way side. Even at the high school, a lot of students still don't know how to use compurers. They may know how to use video games, cell phones, but not necessarily computers. We need to change that and it may mean getting creative, such as using Donors Choose, What would you say is your greatest career acco"",plishment so for? I'm really proud ofassisting teachers with learning from their peers. When r was in graduate school, r started a program at the John Swett High, where teachers could observe each other in the classroom. There is a lot of pressure on teachers right now. The system is very rigid, but teachers are human beings. So if a teacher has a concern about an area, or they JUSt want to see a different way of doing something, .they have that opportunity, without the fear that it will be used against them. Often times we think 'no one can understand what I'm going through' and we need to break through that isolation to improve. Schools are better off when teachers can learn from one another and can feed off of each others' talents and passions. What are you passionate about? I'm passionate about helping peers wotk together, coming up with solutions and making kids excited about school and feel successful. If I can make a kid excited about learning, that they feel safe and become passionate about schoo!, that could be the stepping stone for success. Another passion I have is analyzing data and trends. When we dig deep to see why things are the way they are, we can try to replicate that success or eliminate repeating those mistakes. How do you see Rodeo Hills in thefoture? I see us as the center of the community. Even though the community has gone through rough times, we are on our way to making this school a source of pride, and not just for parents, but for the entire community. I want to see collective recognition that this is a great school, where people recognize 'wow, we have wonderful schools here: The school is able to support the community in unique ways such as volunteering, cleaning up neighborhoods, even offering classes for adults and when we do that, we really become the heart of the community. • www.ci.hercules.ca.us ("IQ. Page 8 �Duck Pond Park Almost Complete Boc.ce ball courts, horseshoe pirs and a new picnic area will all be enjoyed when the long awaited DuckPond Park finally opens next month. Construction crews have been working nonstop since July to open the park, which brings new ameni- will eventually be restored and moved to the site to be used as a community building. A date for completing this phase of the ptoject has not been determined. In the meantime, the reserved space will serve as a second grassy play area. ties to Hercules. Priot to construction, the area The park is slightly less than was mostly dirt and open space, 3 acres in size and will have a . but is quickly transforming into Hercules newest park, Duck Pond Park, isscheduled to open b .~ 1 k Th .. f large grass area, gazebo, a picjust in time for the Holidays a ea~tl u par. e ~aJonry 0 nic area and walking path on the hill on the south SIde of the the perimeter of the park in addition to Hercules first boc- park was removed, including numerous non-native eucace ball courts and horseshoe pits. The park will also have a lyptus trees, however, these trees are being replaced with Memorial Grove where Herculeans can dedicate a tree in native trees that are less prone to breakage and fallen debris. honor of a loved one. More details on the Memorial Grove Furthermore, the change in the topography has allowed program will be available in the next Herculean and on the for an additional walking path while expanding the overall City's website. area of usable park space for Herculeans to enjoy for years Additionally, Duck Pond Park has a space reserved to be the to come. future home of the historic Queen Anne, currently sitting on City property off of Willet Avenue. The Queen Anne I ' At the time of print, a grand opening date has not been set. Please check the City's website for grand opening details. ~ I " math, SCIence. and social For mo' ,formiit(O'l, ple.se co..,t!(+ mp, . WW.5<jtll9~wI99'( <lfrr (510 508-3251 01 (510) 799-291 Squ 9:,leS;jnqw.ggleS<i?:'hatma Leo Conveniently open (rom TOO <1m to 630 pm LlC073406767 FalI2010 ro Page 9 I �RHFD Welcomes New Member to Team On September 1st, the Rodeo-Hercules Fire District held a badge pinning ceremony at the Hercules City Hall Council Chambers. Interim Fire Chie£ Alan Biagi, announced two promotions and introduced the newest member of the Rodeo-Hercules Fire District. Rick Perez began his career with the District in 1994 and was promoted from the rank of Engineer ro Captain in June of2010. Jack Clapp began his career with the District in 2000 and was promoted from the rank of Firefighter/Paramedic to Engineer/ Paramedic in June of 2010. The newest member of the District, Matthew Estrada, was a Reserve Firefighter before becoming a full-time Firefighter/ Paramedic in August 2010. Chief Biagi extended his congratulations for the hard work and dedication these individuals have provided to the District and for their continued success in their fire service careers. Family and friends enjoyed a brief luncheon after the event.• (From left to right) Rodeo~Hercules Fire District promoted Rick Perez to Captain, Jack Clapp to EngineerIParamedic and new hire Matthew Estrada to Firefighter/Paramedic Think You Can't Afford Auto Insurance? Before you hit the road, make sure you're covered The California Department of Insurance (CDI) has a timely reminder for drivers as the holidays approach and Californians take to the road: the State of California offers an affordable insurance program so all qualified motorists can drive with confidence. "Cali fornia's Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program provides you with the liability insurance required by law, so that you and your family are covered for the upcoming travel season:' said Commissioner Steve Poizner. "The economy is tough, but this program is affordable and it may be just right for you. With California's Low COSt Automobile Insurance Program, you can get where you're going safely and legally." The California Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program was established in 1999 as a pilot program in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Senate Bill 20, passed in 2005, authorized the Commissioner to launch the ptogram statewide and in 2007, the program was made available to every county in the state. The holidays are approaching and more and more Californians will plan to get out and drive. But for many it may not be a safe trip. Currently, eighteen percent of California motorists are uninsured. That number is expected to increase as unemployment rises. Many drivers can afford California's Low Cost Auto Insurance program - a state sponsored program 'for struggling Californians who have a good driving record - and payment options are available. In many areas of California, the program costs around $400 a year, making it even more affordable. And it's easy to qualify. The eligibiliry requirements include: o An applicant must be a "good driver" - no more than one at-fault properry damage only accident, or one point for a moving violation in the past three years. . o Applicant must be at least 19 years of age or older and a continuously licensed driver for the past three years. o No at-fault accident involVing bodily injury or death in the past three years and no felony or misdemeanor conviction for a violation of the Vehicle Code. o Family meets income eligibility limits of $27,075 for a single person, $36,425 for tWO persons and $55,125 for a family of four. o The value of an insured vehicle must not exceed $20,000. While the economic benefits are substantial and more drivers are eligible, the CD I also wants to remind drivers that they need insurance; it's the law. Driving without insurance can lead to actions such as a suspended license, an impounded car or a fine. It's not worth the.risk. To learn if you qualify for California's Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program, visit www.insutance. ca.gov/LOWCOST, or call (866) 60-AUTO-1.. www.ci.hercules.ca.us (»i Page 10 �Ock OC~(/WI,oe- Oc~~ What type 0/work requires a permit? grade and not part of an accessible route. Most work requires that a permit be obtained before beginning the project. The California Building Code states, ':Any owner or authorized agent who intends to 7. Painting, papering, tiling; carpeting and similar finish work. construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit." As you can see, there isn't much that doesn't require a permit. There is however, work that is considered exempt. The "Code': identifies the following as not needing a permit: 1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area doesn't exceed 120 square feet. (Please be advised that all structures whether exempt or not must still meet zoning setback reqnirements.) 2. Fences not over six feet high. 3. Oil Derricks. 4. Retaining walls that are not over four feet in height measured from the bottom ofthe footing and not supporting a surcharge. 5. Water Tanks. (Does not include water heaters) 6. Sidewalks and driveways not over thirty inches above 8. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery. 9. Pre-fabricated swimming pools accessory to a residential structure that are less than 24 inches deep. 10. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes. 11. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to one and two-family residences. 12. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall that do not project more than S4 inches from the exterior wall of residential occupancies. l3. Noncfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over S feet 9 inches tall. In addition, portable heating devices, portable cooling devices, self-contained refrigeration systems containing 10 pounds orless of refrigerant, the stopping ofleaks in drains, and the clearing of stoppages in waste pipes are exempt. Work being done without the proper permits is subject to a double fee penalty, so it is always a good idea to call the Building Division to see if your project needs a permit or not. We can be reached at S10-799-8244. We look forward to working with you to make sure your project is everything you hoped it would be .• Receive Text & Email Alerts with Nixel The Hercules Police Department is now a registered contributor to the Nixle community notification service. The web-based service, provided by Nixie LLC, is a geographic-based public notification system available free of charge to residents of Hercules. You are invited to register by going to www.nixle.com. 0 Once you are at Nixle.com, simply click on the "Residents Sign Up Now" button to begin your registration. You will be asked for your name, address, e-mail address, and cell phone number. The address is required as the basis for sending messages relevant to your neighborhood. You will also be able to register additional addresses in order to receive alerts based on more than one location. Once registered, you will receive e-mail alerts and text messages from authenticated agencies like ours who serve YOut community. Ftom within Fall 2010 ro Page 11 your Nixie account, you always have the option to define what notifications you receive and from whom. You may opt out of receiving messages from any participating agency. The Hercules Police Department intends for Nixie to be an additional source o/information for residents o/Hercules. �20 Things Your Burglar Won't Tell You 1. Of course I look familiar. I was here just last week cleaning your carpets, painting your shutters, or delivering your new refrigerator. while you're out of town, you can buy a $35 device that works on a timer and simulates the flickering glow of a real television. 2. Hey, thanks for letting me use the bathroom when I was working in your yard last week. While I was in there, I unlatched the back window to make my return a little easier. 14. The two things I hate most: loud dogs and nosy neighbors. 3. Love those flowers. That tells me you have taste ... and taste means there are nice things inside. Those yard toys your kids leave out always make me wonder what type of gaming system they have. 4. Yes, I really do look for newspapers piled up on the driveway. And I might leave a pizza flyer in your front door to .see how long it takes you to remove it. 5. If decorative glass is part of your front entrance, don't let your alarm company install the control pad where I can see if it's set. That makes it too easy. 6. A good security company alarms the window over the sink. And the windows on the second floor, which often access the master bedroom - and your jewelry. It's not a bad idea to put motion detectors up there too. 7.lt's raining, you're fumbling with your umbrella, and you forget ro lock your door - understandable. But understand this: I don't take a day offbecause of bad weather. 8. I always knock first. Ifyou answer, I'll ask for directions somewhere or offer to clean your gutters. (Don't take me up on iL) 9. Do you really think I won't look in your sock drawer? I always check dresser drawers, the bedside table, and the medicine cabinet. 10. Here's a helpful hint: I almost never go into kids' rooms. 11. You're right: I won't have enough time to break into that safe where you keep your valuables. But if it's not bolted down, I'll take it with me. 12. A loud TV or radio can be a better deterrent than the best alarm system. Ifyou're reluctant to leave your TV on 13. Sometimes, I carry a clipboard. Sometimes, I dress like a lawn guy and carry a rake. I do my best to never, ever look like a crook. 15. I'll break a window to get in, even if it makes a little noise. If your neighbor hears one loud sound, he'll stop what he's doing and wait to hear it again. Ifhe doesn't hear it again, he'll just go back to what he was doing. It's human nature. 16. I'm not complaining, but why would you pay all that money for a fancy alarm system and leave you r house without setting it? 17. I love looking in your windows. I'm looking for signs that you're home, and for flat screen TVs or gaming systems I'd like. I'll drive or walk through your neighborhood at night, before you close the blinds, just to pick my targets. 18. Avoid announcing your vacation on your Facebook page. It's easier than you think to look up your address. 19. To you, leaving that window open just a crack during the day is a way to let in a little fresh air. To me, it's an invitation. 20. Ifyou don't answer when I knock. I try the door. Occasionally, I hit the jackpot and walk right in.• Serious Injury • Auto Accident Donald E. Patterson A~orney at Law Plaza Two, Hilltop Office Park 3260 Blume Drive, Suite 410 Richmond FREE CONSULTATION 510-262-2120 www.ci.hercules.ca.us 01 Page 12 �- NEW EVENT LOCATIONl MARKEl HALL I venue Her cu es, CA 94541 , 11. :-,. _- 4000 San Pablo A I smarketha".CO,,\ ~:·,-< • @hercu e • . event} . ' .. ' ';'. ", ~- .. �WestCAT's LYNX Receives Transit Excellence Award The Wes~ern Contra Costa Transit Authority's (WestCAT) LYNX transbay express b'us service was honored at the 45th Annual Fall Conference & E;<po of the California Transit Association (CTA) as the 2010 recipient of CTA's Small Operator Award for Transit Excellence, The WestCAT LYNX is a direct express bus service across the San Francisco/ Oakland Bay Bridge between Hercules and the Transbay Terminal in San Francisco's financial district. Bay Area bridges and introduction of a toll for carpools. The service expansion was targeted at providing additional capacity and transportation options to; move commuters out of private auromobiles in the Bay Bridge corridor. On August 31, 2010 the LYNX reached a service milestone, 769 passengers transporred in a single operating day. All LYNX vehicles offer complimentary Wi- Pi internet access. WestCAT has recently completed implementation of a real-time information system CTA is a statewide assoCIation repWestCAT LYNK honored as the Small resenting virtually all public transit offering passengers the ability ro downOperator of the Year by the California load departure times for the LYNX and agencies in California. CThs Small Transit Association its other express and local routes directly Operator Award for Transit Excellence "recognizes an outstanding program or service that dem- ro their cell phones via the regional 511 system. onstr~tes innovative concepts or effective problem-solving For more information about the LYNX or any other Westtechniques, or promotes a positive image of transit in the CAT service visit www.westcat.org or call (510) 724-7993. community". WestCAT's General Manager, Charles Ande~son and the Vice-Chair ofWestCAT's Board of Direcrors, Joanne Ward were both on hand to receive the award. ST.. PATRICK PR&SCHOOL WestCAT began operating the LYNX service afrer the passage of Regional Measure 2 (RM-2) increased rolls ro support additional transit operations to relieve congestion on Bay Area bridges. The service was an immediate success, meeting its goal of removing 100,000 peak trips from Interstate 80 (the region's most congested freeway) in its first year of operation. The LYNX continues ro attract new riders, and is projected ro carry more than 160,000 passengers this year. The LYNX now holds the honor of being the mOSt successful RM-2 project in the San Francisco Bay Area. According ro WestCAT's General Manager, Charles Anderson, "The combined revenue collected from LYNX passenger fares and an exterior advertising agreement with the City of Hercules covers more than 92% of total LYNX operating costs, leaVing less than 8% ro be supported by RM-2 roll revenue. While the LYNX accounts for only a tenth ofWestCAT's rotal system hours, it generates more than a quarter of annual farebox revenue for the system:' On July 1, 2010, WestCAT added peak trips and introduced midday LYNX service ro coincide with the roll increase on www.ci.hercules.ca.us CliI Page 14 �City Of Hercules Saturday, NoveDlber 20, 2010 8:00aro-ll :00.... a.&.ln~1 for Hercules residents only *Must show ID* . We will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Contra Costa County Food Bank For more detailed information, call Mindy Niualiku at (510) 799-8230 or visit us online at www.ci.hercules.ca.us ELECTRONIC WASTE THAT IS NOT ACCEPTED AT THE CLEAN-UP DAY DROP OFF SITE MAY BE DROPPED OFF AT THE E -WASTE COLLECTION SITE LOCATED AT THE HOME DEPOT PARKING LOT Saturday, 11/20 from 9am-3pm & Sunday, 11/21 from 9am-3pm �Hercules' Boy Scout Troop 76 Celebrates A Century of Making a Difference For 100 years, the Boy ScoutS of America (BSA) has created a Strong foundation of leadership, service, and co~munity for millions of America's youth. Even though many things have changed over the last century, the basic tenet of building good, productive citizens has remained wnsistent. And there's no better place to create productive citizens than in our own neighborhood. Since 1976, Hercules Boy Scout Troop 76 has served its community and families. In celebration of 100 years of scouting, the troop has.participated in several special events ovet the past few months, including Advenrure Base 100, a travelling expo showing the manyaspeets of SCOuting with interactive activities,.ga mes, displays, videos, a climbing wall and ropes course .. Troop 76 also served the H ercules community by helping to clean up Hercules Middle and High School on Hercules City Wide Clean Up Day. During the holiday;, they collected a car load of groceries from genero~s families and donated them to Boy Scouts annual "Scouting for Food" program, which helps feed families in need. And they proudly marched in the Hercules' Fourth ofJuly parade and helped with the festivities at Market Hall. The SCOUts in Troop 76 are go-getters: they are actively pursuing the Boy ScoutS of America's Year of Celebration award. Program participants can earn recognition for making a difference in their communities by showing their dedication ro five of Scouting's core values: leadership, character, community service, achievement, and the outdoors. Through this commitment, participants can earn five award ribbons that can be display.ed On the BSA's 1OOth Anniversary commemorative p atch. . Hercules Boy Scours Troop 76 Participating in 20 10 4th ofJuly Parade Troop 76 holding Bridging Ceremony to welcome new Boy Scout into program Their goals for this year are to help with many more Hercules community events and programs, including ci}e Hercules Lions Club Annual Crab Feed, H~rcules G ,ty Wide Clean Up Day, East Bay Regional Parks District Coastal Clean Up Day, the Hercules Business and Consumer Expo, and the Hercules Tree Lighting Ceremony. Troop 76 meets every Tuesday at 7:15pm at Hanna Ranch Elementary School (2480 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules) in the Multi-Purpose Room. Need a SCOut? Give them a shoutl If yo u are interested in finding out more about Boy Scouts or wish to join the troop, please contact Mr. Jim McMillan (510) 724-0566 or email: jrnmcmillan@katewwdb.com . • Troop 76 serving as color guard for UC Berkeley baseball game 'i I www.ci.hercules.ca.us cot Page 16 �Market Hall Continues to be a Place for the Community to Get Together Since the grand opening in May, Market Hall has quickly become a great place for the community to garher wirh an array of events ranging from family oriented, to entertainment, to educational. Market Hall hosts weekly community activities, including local Mom's groups, like The Busy Bees of Contra Costa Counry, who urilize the playground adjacent to Moschetti's Coffee Shop to entertain their children while enjoying a cup of freshly brewed organic java. Every Saturday local vendors with the Hercnles Certified Farmers Market set-up shop on the Market Hall parking lot, offering the community local, fresh, and organic produce from the bountiful surrounding agricultural area. Accompanying the Farmers Market on the Market Hall stage, customers were treated to free live music from local Bay Area artists including Acoustic S + M, Ian Franklin, Seasons of Us, Steve Meckfessel, Hawaiian Kaju, and Deborah Crooks. During the warm summer Herculean nights, Market Hall hosted their Movie Mania series on Saturdays, showing free screenings of films such as Cars, 17 Again, and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. The Movie Mania events gathered hundreds oflocal families together wirh their blankets and lawn chairs creating long lasting memories. In addition to tamily oriented activities, Market Hall plays an active role in supporting local, community driven programs. The Richmond High School Law Academy hosted a Mentor Day at Market Hall, where students in rhe Law Academy partnered wirh local law officials, including police, judges, lawyers, paralegals, and other legal professionals to them to the facets of a successful Market Hall has it all, shopping. food and unique places to relax career. The American Cancer Society's Hercules Relay for Life hosted several fun karaoke fundraisers at Market Hall, raising rhousands of dollars for a great cause. Meanwhile, the local chapter of rhe Asian American Donor Program hosted a bone marrow drive to find a match for a local child. And the City of Hercules hosted a special farewell hmcheon at Market Hall for rhe Sister Ciry Program participants. Holiday events got customers of Market Hall into rhe spirit of Halloween with Pick of the Patch Pumpkins, a wonderfully fun family friendly pumpkin patch with inflatable rides, a variety of pumpkin options, and a spooky Haunted House organized by the Hercules T.Y.C. Market Halloween Fest on October 30 brought together little ghosts and goblins for trick-or-treating, live music, costume and pumpkin carving contests, and a free screening of rhe film Hocus Pocus. Starting November 20rh, ABC Tree Farms, will offer a variety of holiday trees including the Douglas Fir, Noble Fir, Grand Fir, and Frasier Firs from Oregon and Washington at Market Hall. Herculeans may also purchase rheir holiday wrearhs, garlands, tree stands, and bowls at ABC Tree Farms. The shops and food trucks at Market Hall are all owned and operated by local entrepreneurs and offer a variety of gifi:s perfect for rhe holiday season, including catering for holiday parties. Hercules first ever Bocce Ball courts have been a big attraction at Market Hall, in addition to the many events Fall2010 10 Page 17 Other future events at Market Hall will include rheir first Holiday Crafi: Bazaar, offering hand-crafi:ed items by 10- o Continued on page 18 �,, ~ ! D Market Hall continued frompage 17 cal artisans for sale and will feature live music, food, and s'mores by the fire. The event will talee place on several dates including, Saturdays, November 6 and 13 and December 4 and 11 . Additionally, the Holiday Bazaar will be held on Friday, December 3, during the Hercules Annual Holiday Tree Lighting event. Interested artisans may email: arts@ herculesmarkethall.com or submit an application at www. herculesmarkethall.com. Market Hall is also available for rent for privare parties and events; inquires can be sent co events@herculesmarkethall.com .• Students from the Tsushima Sister City Association enjoying lunch at Market Hall During their recent visit to Hercules Avoid Becoming a Victim of ATM Skimming What is ATM skimming? For those who might not already know, it essentially involves a card-reading device placed over the real card slot on an ATM. This device captures account information from the card. Meanwhile, the victim's PIN is captured, either with a small camera hidden on the machine or with a keypad overlay that can be removed later. The criminal creates a new card using blank plastic card scock (even gift cards that haven't been activated), which are then used to drain victims' accounts. All of these devices can blend in extremely well with the real ATM hardware and can be hard to detect. So, how do you avoid ATM skimming? First, only use ATMs in well-lit areas, and that have security cameras installed. The machine outside a financial institution with a camera and a bank of floodlights is going to be a lot harder to retrofit than the one at the corner of a poorly lit parking lot. Second, pay attention. Put the phone down when you're at the ATM. For one thing, you need co be alert for suspicious devices. For another, it's always a good idea to be alert co YOut surroundings any time you're handling a wad of cash in public (for YOut physical safety). You can't do either with a cell phone on your ear. Before you even take out your card, check the machine and everything acound it. Look for parts that seem ccooked, or decals that are partially covered. This is just one possible sign of skimming. A reader that's a different color than the rest of the machine can also be a clue. However, some of these devices are small enough CO only cover the slot itself. A lot of machines have lights around the slot; if these are not visible, it could mean a device has been attached. Basically, if something doesn't seem right, find a different machine. Also, check out any brochure racks or other items on or near the ATM. Cameras can be hidden: just about anywhere these days. As an extra precaution, when you're entering your PIN, cover your hand with your other hand. Try jiggling the machine a little before inserting your card. Give the card slot a little tug CO make sure there isn't any "bonus hardware". Don't attempt to rip the reader out of the machine. Just give it a little push to malee sure it's part of the machine. These devices are usually held loosely in place with glue or tape, as the thief must remove them later. Give the keypad a once-over. If it sticks out to far or looks strange, it could be a warning sign. If you do this, and a skimmer detaches itself from the machine, either contact the financial institution (if it's nearby) or the police. Whatever you do, don't just throw it away or keep it. That would tend to malee it look like you're the one running the scheme. Skimming devices have also shown up on gas pumps. If you are going to use your debit card for gas, malee sure to look before you swipe. Gas pumps are an easy place to stick a skimmer because card readers in this case vary from station co station, and many of them look like they're about CO fall apart anyway. It's hard to tell what's legit and what isn't. A few precautions and being alert while using an ATM can keep your information safe. So the next time you visit an ATM, think about ATM skimming and beware so that no fraudster can talee advantage of you.• www.ci.hercules.ca.us Gil Page 18 �8111" 5pID a 8' �Smoke Alarms Can Save Your Life Why are smoke alarms important? Every year in the United States, about 3,000 people lose their lives in residential fires. In a fire, smoke and deadly gases tend to spread farther and faster than heat. That's one reason why most fire victims die from inhalation of smoke and toxic gases, not as a result of burns. A majority of fatal fires happen when fam ilies are asleep because occupants are unaware of the fire until there is not adequate time to escape. A smoke alarm stands guard around the clock and when it first senses smoke, it sounds a shrill alarm. categorized by the type ofsmoke detection sensor, ionization and photoelectric, used in the alarm. A smoke alarm uses one or both methods, sometimes with a heat detector, to warn of a fire. Ionization detectors contain a chamber with two plates that generate a small, continuous electric current. When smoke enters the ionization chamber, the smoke particles disrupt the current flow, which triggers the alarm. Photoelectric detectors use a light beam and light receptor (p h otocell ). When smoke is present between the light and This often allows a family the '----:;;.;::;:;;;::;::;::;::;::;::;:;::.;;;::;::~:_l receptor, depending on the type of smoke chamber configuraprecious, but limited time it I takes to escape. About twotion, the reduction or increase of light on the phorocell sensor thirds of home fire deaths occur in homes with no smoke ~ triggers the alarm. Both ionizaalarms or no working smoke tion and photoelectric detecL..: .; ~, tors are effective smoke senalarms. Properly installed and ... ____ "!!!!~I.."" Smoke alarms on maintained smoke alarms are r sors. Even though both types ever-y level, in each considered to be one of the of smoke detectors must pass sleeping room, and best and least expensive means the same tests to be certified outside the sleeping of ptoviding an early warning to the voluntary standard for area of a potentially deadly fire and 1-,--:-::""'--1.___ ....--t.- - - l __ __ smoke alarms, they can perform could reduce the risk of dying differencly in different types of from a fire in your home by Y::;tt".?7,~ fires. Ionization detectors realmost half. ~'" ::~..j --. spond quickly to flaming fires I .. i ' with smaller combustion parWhere should smoke alarms be -I ticles; photoelectric detectors installed? respond more quickly to smolReplace batteries ever-y year Smoke alarms should be Replace smoke alarms ever-y 10 years d ering fi res. There are combinainstalled on every level of the L -_ _ __ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _- ' tion smoke alarms also that use home, outside sleeping areas, and inside bedrooms. A ionization and photoelectric d~tectors in one unit, called smoke alarm should be installed and maintained according dual sensor smoke alarms. to the manufacturer's instructions. When installing a smoke alarm, many factors influence where you will place • Replace smoke alarm batteries at least annually, such as when resetting clocks in the fall or spring. it, including how many are to be installed. Consider placing alarms along YOut escape path to assist in egress in limited • Test all smoke alarms in your house once a month. visibility conditions. In general you should place alarms in • Do not place a smoke alarm too close to a kitchen the center of a ceiling or, if you place them on a wall, they appliance or fireplace, as this may result in nuisance should be 6 to 12 inches below the ceiling. alarms. r'i 0_ Which Smoke Alarm Type is Better? Although there are several choices to make in selecting the right ·smoke alarms to buy, the most important thing to remem ber is that smoke alarms save lives. For that reason, you should make sure working smoke alarms are installed in your home. There are twO main types of smoke alarms, which are 1 • Avoid locating alarms near bathtooms, heating appliances, windows, or ceiling fans. • Replace smoke alarms that are more than 10 years old. Smoke alarms don't last forever. • Develop and practice a fire escape plan, because working smoke alarms and a fire escape plan will increase your protection in case of a fire.• www.ci.hercules.ca.us Gl Page 20 �Fall is the Time for Ticks By Eric Ghilarducci, Vector Ecologist Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District Most people believe swnmertime is when the risk of being bitten by a tick is the greatest. After all, most folks increase outdoor activities as the t~mperatures increase. However, it's during late fall and winter that Contra Costa County residents are more likely to encounter adult ticks that potentially carry bacteria that cause illness, including Lyme disease. There are three species of ticks in the county that most commonly bite people: the American Dog Tick, the Pacific Coast Tick, and the Western black-legged tick. Of these, only the Western bladr-Iegged tick is considered to be the carrier and transmitter of Lyme disease. In Contra Costa County, these ticks are most active during the cooler months of the year, between October and March. • Use fine or blunt-tipped tweezers to grab the tick as close to the skin as possible and gently, but steadily, litt the tick up and out of the skin. If tweezers are not available, fingers may be used. • Clean the area with soap and warm water. • Use an antiseptic at the bite location once the tick is removed. • Do not squash the tick while it is still attached to the skin. • Do not use a hot match, petrolewn jelly, or other products to coax the tick out of the skin. Do not twist or attempt to unscrew the tick from the skin. Doing so may increase the risk of contracting Lyme disease. Ticks can be found in all parts Early symptoms ofLyme disease may of the county including urban, appear between 3-30 days atter a tick suburban, and rural areas. They do bite and otten include a spreading not hop, jump, or fly. Instead, adult rash, which is usually accompanied ticks climb to the top of grass or by flu-like symptoms, such as fever vegetation and wait for an animal and body aches. These symptoms or person to walk by and brush up Western blackAegged ticks like the one seen here may persist, change, disappear, and is known to transit Lyme disease against them. Ticks then grab hold reappear intermittently for several of the passing person or animal and begin looking for a weeks or months. Most cases of Lyme disease can be place to feed by sucking blood. During rhe time that the successfully treated with antibiotics, but early treatment is tick is attached and feeding is when Lyme disease and other important. bacteria are transmitted. Ticks can remain attached for Lyme disease in Contra Costa County is fairly rare. On several days or until feeding is finished, when they let go average there are two to four human cases reported per and drop off. year, but the District does take the risk very seriously by The Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District recommends that people working or playing outdoors during these months watch for ticks and use precaurions to reduce their exposure and risk of being bitten. Reducing the risk of ticks is as simple as wearing light colored clothing so ticks are more easily identifiable, wearing long sleeves and long pants to reduce exposed skin, tucking shirts into pants and pants into sodrs in a further effort to reduce exposed skin, and using appropriate repellent to repel ticks from clothing. Always be sure to conduct a tick check at the end of outdoor activity to make sure a tick hasn't attached to your clothing or skin. Removing an attached tick within 24 hours reduces the risk of contracting Lyme disease. To remove an attached tick: Fa1l2010 ro Page 21 collecting and testing Western black-legged ticks found in the County. We also identify ticks brought or sent to the District by members of the public who have been bitten. It is important to know that District staff do not diagnose health issues and recommend people who develop symptoms similar to those described for Lyme disease, atter being bitten by a tick, ro consult their physician. For more information on Lyme disease, ticks in Contra Costa County, and the District's free services visit the District's website: www.ContraCostaMosquito.com. For more information dial 925-771-6184 or to schedule afree presentation for a community group, contact Nola Woods at 925-771-6158 or nwoods@ccmvcd.net. �Herculean Writes Book About Life Local Hercules resident Nalini Joha:! recently c~mpleted her first book: The L ift o/ Lotus Flower. Below is an excerpt from an interview on her journey ro becoming a published author. What is your book about? My book, The L ift ofL otus Flower is about my life in India and then coming to the United States after I got married and not knowing what to expect. The beginning of the book depicts history as it was happening: when India divided into two countries, Pakistan and India, before my birth and the ' bloodshed that took place in the aftermath. And the rest is about my journey, coming to the United States, moving to the Bay Area and now living here in Hercules. The book really reflects my true and deepest innermost feelings and beliefs. What made you decide to write a book? I was laid off from my temporary job with the Contra Costa Appeals Clerk in Concord, which I held for five years, due to the California budget cuts, along with hundreds of temps. I was devastated, as this was not only a job ro me, this unit was and still is my family. Then I ,held another temporary position with the County at the Hercules office at 151 Linus Pauling Drive. That came to an end in May of 2008 and I was left without a job and now on unemployment. I had always wanted to write a book, but never had the time, so I thought this would be a great opportunity for me. In February 2009, I worked another temp job for the San Francisco City Employees Credit Union until December 2009. This group also became like family to me and is where I finally finished my book. Writing a book was not only fun, but a healing process for me. NaliniJohal with her husband Marc Liebert and granddaughter Isabella 1998 at almost 95 years of age. My mother was his second wife and was 26 years younger than him. She could not get over his death and died a few years later. My youngest son, lives with his wife in San Antoni?, Texas. He is in the U.S. Army and has completed 3 six-month tours of Afghanistan. I have one granddaughter, Isabella, who is the light of my eyes. My older son, Edwin, was shot and killed in Colorado Springs. He had recently got out of the army and got a job as a Deputy Sherriff of Douglas County, the largest county in Colorado. They have never solved his murder. My son's death totally devastated me as he was only 28 years old and had a great future' ahead of him, which was cut short. What are some lift events that have really shapedyou? I believe that nothing is more painful than losing a child and can relate to parents who have lost one. In May 2000, I lost an old boss to throat cancer, and my niece, who was only 37, died the following month. Right Tell us about yourfomily? My father was a Colonel in the Indian army. I have two around that time, I also had to cancel a scheduled vacation sons, Billy and Edwin. My father passed away in April and fly to New Delhi, India, as my mother, who was only 73, was gravely sick. The doctors suspected she had cancer, but she was too weak to do a biopsy on by them. She finally died on August 4, 2000, just over two years after my father's death. The thing that has sustained me through the pain of so much loss is my deep belief in the LORD (Guru Nanak). NalinlJohal, center, with her family, daughter in law, Xandra Budd, son, Billy, husband Marc and step granddaughter, Taylor Who has influenced your lift? The people who inspire me the most are the real go-getters. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama are my inspiration along with my faith in God, which makes me strong. I also idolize Carlos Santana, who is the best o Continued on page 23 www.ci.hercules.ca.us c.Q. Page 22 �o Johal continuedfrom page 22 guitar player in the world. They are all so down to earth, and even though they are way up there they don't forget little people like you and me. apartment in San Pablo which had two swimming pools. I ptomised myself that I was going to give my sons a better Christmas that year. In the summer, my kids would travel to the east coast to Tell us about yourjourney? spend their summer vacations with their I moved to the Bay Area in 1981, far dad. In 1985, they came back from their , away ftom my ex-husband who lives on vacation and told me that they wanted the east coast. My sister was a resident of to live with their dad. I felt like I was Oakland and she took me and my two stabbed in the heart. He did not want to sons in for a month. Eventually, we got pay me child support and told my boys a cheap apartment in EI Cerrito, and my that if they lived with him, he would buy boys went to school there. Being a single . Nalini Johal with her oldest son Edwin them everything I could not afford. That mom was very hard on me and my boys, summer I lost my kids to my ex-husband after living in the lap ofluxury with my parents in India. I as I was having financial troubles. In 1994, my son Edwin had no car and was dirt poor. I finally got a job ptocessing who was stationed with the Army in Germany came home credit cards. Although it did not pay much, it was a start. to Hercules for Christmas. He told me that I was the best I remember my first Christmas in December ofl98 1. I had mom, who really cared about him and not his father. This no money to buy a Christmas tree or Christmas dinner. My meant a lot to me. My son Billy was in Haiti with the army sister joined us and we all had tacos for dinner, as it did not when the "Invasion of Haiti" took place in September of cost much. My boys were horsing atound and I told them to 1994. Afrer six months there, he came home. settle dO\Vu as "maybe that is why Santa did not bring them anything". That was totally the wrong thing to say to them How has Hercules influencedyour lifo andyourfamily's? as my sister and I think of Christmas like Christians do, as My husband and I moved to Hercules in January 1994. We we are Sikhs, and do respect Christianity because of our bought our first house in 1996 on Violet Road. We both fell Catholic school upbringing in India. My older son Edwin in love with Hercules, as the neighbors and acquaintances (deceased) cried and said "no mom that is not why Santa were so friendly. Twice we left the house unlocked and did not come, it is because we do not have a Christmas tree". the garage and front doors wide open all day, nothing was How can you explain this to a seven year old and a five year ever taken or touched, which was unbelievable, after living in other places in the East Bay. Hercules is my home and old it is because we are poor. We all ended up crying. In 1983, my job was going well and we moved to a better always will be. I love it here and hope to die here one day. I refuse to move anywhere else.• Keep Track of Crimes Happening Near You This month the Hercules Police Department added CrimeReports to the services ptovided to the community. Workingwith over 900 agencies across North America, CrimeReports is the largest online resource for accurate, up-to-date crime information. The CrimeReports network offers easy-to-use software tools for law enforcement agencies to understand crime trends and share current neighborhood crime data with the public. Community members can access the integrated crime map and receive email crime alerts for free at www.CrimeReports.com. empowering them to make informed decisions to help improve the safety of their neighborhood and community. The service costs $99.00 per month, which is being paid for the next three years from a Fall 2010 10 Page 23 recent grant obtained from the US Department of Justice. The service also allows citizens to sign up for email alerts, which deliver crime maps to the subscriber's email box. CrimeReporrs allows users to filter maps based on time frames, type of police report, and other search factors. 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Please give us acall to schedule an appointment! • vS Q WOrK Dootoe - 510-741-9900 Ey:eMed www.insightoptometry.net 3700 San Pablo Ave. Ste. 5 Hercules (by Starbucks &Kinders) VI SION CAR E. �CITY DIRECTORY Ciry Manager Ciry Hall-General Information City Hall,Fax Communiry/ Swim Center Parks & Recreation Department Hercules Municipal Utiliry Hercules Senior Center Finance Dept/Business License Business/Community Development Public Works & Engineering Inspection Request Line City Clerk Police Department Rodeo-Hercules Fire District CITY HALL HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS 799-8206 799-8200 799-2521 799-8291 799-8291 799-8285 799-8219 245-6509 245-6529 799-8241 799-8240 799-8215 799-8260 799-4561 City Council 799-8206 Meets the second & Jot/rth Tuesday of each lIIonth, Kris Valstad. Mayor Ed Balico. Vice Mayor Donald Kuehne Joe Eddy McDonald Joanne Ward Hercules Explorers Compete in Arizona 1 Veteran Police Officers Retire 2 Hercules Detective Promoted to Sergeant 4 The Journey of a First Time Homebuyer 4 Farmers Market Moving to Market Hail 6 New Urbanism in Hercules 7-9 Why Attend the Citizen's Police Academy 10 Our Quiet Leaders 12 Business of the Yeat-Little Munchkins Academy 13 Composting. Gardening. Ecosystems & More 14 Imposition of Fee for False Alarms 20 Property Tax Distribution 21 Hercules Sustainable Community Garden 22 Community Coat Drive Collects Over 500 Warm Items for Bay Area Rescue Mission 23 Hercules Students Protect Their Watershed 24 Hercules Library Provides Programs for All 25 Make Drowning Prevention Your # 1 Prioriry 26 Hercules Serious Crimes Reduced in 2009 27 Get Free Income Tax Help in West Counry 27 Swiss Police Officer Interns with Hercules PD 28 Featured on cover: Hazardous Waste Management Services 29 Park Safely in Hercules-Curb Your Wheels 30 Flower from Hercules Sustainable Community Garden. photo courtesy of Wing Lee. Reduce the Springtime Sting of Yellowjackets 32 Planning Commission 245-6529 Meets the first and third Monday of each month, Sherry McCoy. Chair Myrna L. deVera. Vice Chair Jose Bibal Richard Mitchell Raoul Maltez Community and Library Services Comnlission Meets the second Monday of each month 799-8291 Adoria Williams-Weinstein. Chair John Mills Cletia Hart. Vice Chair Sid Shapiro Sherry Madfes Jojo Soriano For additional information. please visit me City website at www.ci.hercules.ca.us �Hercules Explorers Compete in Arizona by Hercules Explorer Sergeant Ben Cantwell "Why are we doing all of this;' asks one of the newer members of Hercules Police Explorer Post #2111. I turn to him, blink the rain out of my eyes and respond, "It's for Chandler Bro, you're gonna love itl" He poses a reasonable question: why would a group of teenagers ever want to wake up early, get yelled at and pushed to the point of mental and physical break down. It's simple, to show everyone what a lean, mean, tactical machine we are. Every year, the Hercules Police Explorers send the Hilltop nail Spa 2930-A Hilltop Mall Rd. Richmond Inside Hilltop Square Center Across from JC Penny Compl ete Nails and Waxing Services Open 7 Days Monday-Saturday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday: 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. Walk-Ins Welcome 100/0 off for any services For appointment call 510-222-1888 Spring 2010 IN) Page 1 best of the best to Chandler, Arizona to compete in their annual Explorer Tactical Competition. This year's event brought 40 Law Enforcement Explorer teams from all across America. Some groups traveling from as far as Illinois and Minnesota to compete. The Hercules Explorers trained for the last four months under the watchful discipline and helpful eyes of Hercules Police Detective Alex Abetkov, Commander Bill Goswick and many other Police personnel. Through hours of drills, motivational runs, and lots of push-ups, the Explorers prepared to embark on a grueling two day test of dedication, teamwork and ultimately...excellence. Mer a 13 hour drive, the 13 Explorers began competing in 11 SWAT events designed to test response time and skill. Events like the Sniper Challenge, SWAT Fitness Challenge and the Pistol Shoot involve two Explorers in a specific skill set. While other events, such as Rapid Response, Vehicle Assault, Hostage Rescue and Tubular Assault (a dynamic entry into tubular shaped spaces, e.g. a bus, plane or in this case, a two car train) involve the entire group requiring flawless execution and a high degree of teamwork. The Hercules Explorers preformed well and brought home a secol1d place trophy forTubular Assault and a third place in the Individual Pistol Shoot, completed by Explorer Captain Jerry Thompson. The ride home was .filled with joking aroul1d, fast food, sleeping and plans on how to perform eyen better next year. The Hercules Explorers want to extend many thanks to the Hercules City Council, Hercules Police Deparrment . and the entire Hercules community. Without the continued support from local residents and businesses, we would not be able to attend. We jump at the chance to showcase our skills and strengthen our devotion to the field oflaw enforcement. �.Veteran Police Officers Retire Two senior members of the Hercules Police Department chose the New Year ro retire from active service ro the city. Sergeant Mark Stevenson completed his career on January 11, 2010 and Officer Dave lmada retit<'d onFebruary 20,2010 .. ruary 16, 1985 when he was hired as a Police Officer after working as a Security Officer ar Hillrop Mall in Richmond and a Communications Dispatcher for the Contra Costa Sheriff's Department. During his 25 years .of service, Officer Imada served as a Field Training Officer, Evidence Technician, and Detective. He a1se created numerous e1ectrenic forms fer the department and served as an Infermation Technelegy ·liaisen ro ·the varieus computer system c.ompanicS that have worked with Hercules PD. Sergeant Stevenson began his 31-year association with Hercules in 1978. as a Police Cadet. He became a Reserve Police Officer in January of 1979; and on July 1,1979 was hired as a Pelice Officer. He was premoted ro Sergeant on July 1, 1986. Sergeant Stevensen serve'd as Acting Division Cemmander and Acting Pelice Chief Sergeant Stevensen and Officer on several occasions. He was also lmada leave with 56 years .of comin charge of the Hercules PD Field Stevenson are retiring after a combined 56 years bined cemmitment ro providing Training Program, allowing him ro of service with the Hercules Police Department public safety to the citizens of Herplay an important role in the training cules. The Hercules Police Departand development of new officers for the organizatien. ment salutes their dedicatien and wishes them a healthy, happy, and successful retirement.• Officer lmada began his career in Hercules on Feb- .. CROCKETTS PREMIER AUTO BODY Providing" Quality Service and Attention to Detail" since 1979 900 San Pable Avenue, Pinole, CA. 94564 www.crockettspremierautobody.com 510.741.9001 www.ci.hercules.ca.us (lQ Page 2 �'. $!:I A REPUBLIC SERVICES COMPANY' �Hercules Detective Promoted to Sergeant Hercules Police Detective Ezra Tafesse was promoted to the rank of Sergeant on January 12, 2010. Sergeant Tafesse grew up in Hercules and attended Pinole Valley High School. He graduated from the University of Arizona in 2000, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology. He was hired by the Hercules Police Department in February 2001. In 2004, he was named Hercules' Police Officer of the Year. He also received awards from the California Highway Patrol and. California State Automobile Association for Outstanding Achievement in the area of Vehicle Theft Enforcement. Bay, Cuba and spent four months in Iraq. He was l1amed the Outstanding Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter for the Joint Task Force in Cuba during his tour. Sergeant Tafesse was awarded the Joint Services Commendation Medal, Joint Services Achievement Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal and two National Defense Medals for his military service. Sergeant Tafesse served as one of the department's criminal investigators prior to his promotion. February 2001 He is now a watch commander on one Sergeant Tafesse served as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army Reserve and was called of the department's patrol teams. In addition, he serves on to active duty in May 2004. During his tour he served at the department's Special Response Team. Congrarulations Fort Bliss, Texas, Fort Huachuka, Arizona, Guantanamo Sergeant Tafesse .• Sergeant Tafesse began his career with the Hercules Police Department in Journey of a First Time Homebuyer The toad to purchasing a home, can be a long one. It takes determination, patience, and a little bit of faith to finally achieve the American dream. For Donna Yvonne, her journey began in 2000, when she came to City Hall looking for the Affordable Housing ptogram. At the time, the ptogram was small, and there were not many openings, but Donna was committed to finding a home in Hercules. Donna also noticed the banks were more willing to work with her. "I could see a difference with the banks once I was in the program." Finally, In 2009, ' Donna's determination and patience paid off. One of the original first time homebuyers from 2004 decided to move and Donna was the first to apply. "There were a lot of prayers," Donna remembers, "and I felt lilre one day something would come through." And finally it did. Donna became a homeowner. In 2004, a real opportunity for Donna and her family: a new residential development had five inclusionary homes Donna Yvonne holding the key to her available in her income category. "When first home something opened up, there was a mob of Donna admits there were setbacks people;' Donna recalls. A lottery was held and Donna's and. disappointments on the way, but believes the timing name was pulled sixth. Now in order for her dream to be was 'exactly right. "I remember Nelson Oliva personally a reality, one of the first five families would have to drop called me to give me the news, and I was jumping up and out. Even though she had been patient for three years, it still down with joy." wasn't her time. "I kept getting excited and then let down." "The staff was awesome through the process, they The Affordable Housing Program continued to were encouraging, honest, and I have a lot of respect for grow and in 200S, Donna took advantage of the program's them, especially Nelson," she adds. "I feel if it wasn't for the credit counseling. "My credit score was kind of low, so program and my faith in God, I wouldn't have gotten inro it helped me quite a bit;' says Donna. In just over a year, a home." Now her advice to others: "Never give up on your her credit score increased by an average of 137 points and dreams.". www.ci.hercules.ca.us COl Page 4 �COMMUNITY UPDATE 2010 " WateTfront • Sycamore Downtown • DogPark • New Town Center • Traffic & Road Improvements • Schools • Recreation • Transportation • Duck Pond Park For more information, visit our website at www.ci.hercules.ca.us or call 510-245-6533 . Andmuch, much morel 0""0' *_. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------_.-. . Complete the information below and bring to the Community Update to be entered to win a $50 Visa gift card . Name Address Phone Email ' �Farmers Market M,,",,~T"'''·'''JL~ to Market Hall If you've noticed the empty lot at the corner of Sycamore and San Pablo, you are not alone. After the opening of the new Park and Ride on Willow, the developers of the New Town Center, The Red Barn Co., took ownership of the lot and have been working with the City to create an innovative (but interim) use for the site. This interim project, called Market Hall, will converge_retail, recreation and of course, food. Market Hall is a collection of a few simple buildings. At the center will be a large open hall housing several food vendors. Around the main hall will be multiple small retail shops, a lawn and other recreation spaces such as .a tot lot, bocce ball courts and a fire pit. Events, including 'The "Commons" is a retail cOUItyard extellding from inside the Hall to l"l also be h eld a swath of community tables "for outdoor dining or simply hanging out . . t'h' e H ercuIes C erti fi ed Farmers M ark et,iw' at Market Hall bringing the community together at this new unique space. "Market Hall will be another reason for the Bay Area to put Hercules on their map;' says Economic Development Director Steve Lawton. "Red Barn has found a tremendously creative use for the site to benefit Hercules residents, employees, and visitors from outside our usual market area." Behind the scenes, the 6.62-acre site is being readied for .construction of the "Market Town" phase of the New Town Center. However, due to the complexity . of the property exchange, the old BART lot would have remained vacant for about two years before construction could begin. So the Redevelopment Agency challenged Red Barn to activate this important crosstoads site with an interim, experimental use. Red Barn found a way to offer innovative dining and shopping options_while allowing retailers to understand the Hercules shopping community. "Not only does Market Hall start the development of New Town Center early, it also creates a great community venue for people to enjoy;' says Tom Weigel, President of The Red Barn Co. "Silver Springs" is a 50's therned area w ith vintage airstream trailers and retail kiosks. This area celebrates the historical Highway 40 and the roadside stands that welcomed drivers to the Bay Area. More details on Market Hall's grand openingwill be posted around town and on the City's website at www. ci.hercules.ca.us. You can also visit Market Hall's website: www.herculesmarkethall.com for more information on this new and exciting venue. And don't forget to check out the Farmer's Market this spring at its new location. There will be fresh produce, baked goods, eggs, kettle corn, barbecued oysters and much, much more! • The playground area will be located centrally between the retail spaces. Enjoy a cup of coffee while the kids play. www.ci.hercules.ca.us (l>.i Page 6 �New Urbanism in Hercules The City of Hercules continues to advance the design of a world-class Intermodal Transit Center at the heart of the waterfront. The project is strategically located and has been carefully planned to bring the loc<ll community and regional commuters a truly 'multi-modal' transit center. When complete, the 'project' will raise the bar for transit connectivity in the bay area by combining train-bus-ferry service, seamlessly integrated into a communiry with trails, parks and plazas. As the project has progressed through a public process that included design workshops and environmental review, some questions have come forward relating to New Urbanism and how the principles of New Urbanism fit into the plans for the Intermodal Transit Center. Can Suburban become New Urban? Suburban communities were developed and built over the last sixty years in response to the ascent of the automobile made possible by the construction of the national highway system. The majority of US citizens now live in those subutban communities. In fact, one could argue that the City of Hercules was once a sprawling, subutban, "bedroom community" where workers that commuted north, south, and east lived. In its broadest sense, New Urbanism "represents a culmination in the attempts of policy-makers and professionals in a variety of fields to galvanize ways of thinking around making communities better places to live." [Andrew Stevens, 2004) New Urbanism, as a movement, emerged in response to "suburbanism" because architects, planners, developers, and others opted to develop communities that were "walkable" and designed to a "human-scale". [New Urban News) In the last decade, the City of Hercules has been in the forefront of planning in a different way and encouraging Transit Oriented Development at Heroules Bayfi"ont: • Use of a form-based code, zoning changes, and architectural styles incorporated into the Waterfwnt Initiative adopted by the City Coundl in summer 2008. • Designing the public infrastrucrure - including wide sidewalks, use of street furniture and landscaping, gnstreet parking, and the possibility of car-free streets for special events such as the Farmers Market. • Interconnecting the streets, from larger boulevards and roads to access the transit facilities, to smaller streets leading to residential neighborhoods to improve connectivity and encourage walking. • Mixing living and working areas within the neighborhood and within buildings emphasizing the diversity of uses within the Hercules Bayfront. • Having a diverse range of housing types, sizes, and prices in close proximity. • Emphasizing architecture and architectural styles that help create a "sense of place." • Combining public and private uses and encouraging walking, bicycling, and use of public transit. • Obtaining LEED Certification for the Intermodal Transit Center and Hercules Bayfrollt development. the principles of new urbanism in development including "walkability, conneCtIvity, mixed-use and diversiry, mixed housing, quality architecture and urban deSign, traditional neighborhood sttucture, increased density, green transportation, sustainability, and quaLty of life." [Principles of Urbanism from www.newurbanism.org) The Hercules Bayfront and Intermodal Transit Center projects are great examples of how the principles of new urbanism can be incorporated into a Transit Oriented Development (TOD) in a historically suburban area. Are the LEED rating systems an important parto/New Urbanism? ': ..LEED for Neighborhood Development takes the next step for sustain ability and climate protection by establishing standards that integpate the principles o/smart growth, urbanism, and green building into a nationalprogramfor mixed-use and neighborhood design': -Katherine Gregor, Austi1! Chronicle, Greening the Neighborhood Spring2010 fl') Page? The U.S. Green Building Council (USG BC) began in 1993 and soon after formation, the members understood the need for a system to define and measure o Continued on page 8 �o New Urbanism continuedfrom page 7 ' "green buildings". A diverse committee ".....---.::....---.::....-:=..------~---~----~-., including architects, realtors, a building owner, lawyer, environmentalist and industry representatives, worked together to develop the initial product. The first Leadership for Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) was launched as LEED Version 1.0 in 1998 and has subsequently grown into a multitude of products more carefully tailored to rate projects across a range of uses and sizes. In 2008, the USGBC established the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) for project registration and certification. The GBCI administers credentialing ofprofessionals and certification programs related to green building practices. Hercules Intermodal Transit Center and Plaza • LEED Silver or GQld CertificatiQn • Traflsit integrated with a mixed-use development • On-site power generation from wind and solar Greener neighborhoods are a core part of new urbanism and greatly benefit our daily lives by providing mixed-use transit oriented development and encouraging walking, bicycling and multiple public transportation options for both daily errands and commuting. The addition of LEED design guidelines to new urbanist principles also ensures that the buildings are environmentally responsible and the site design includes green infrastructure. This allows the project to maximize reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by decreasing energy demand and water ,consumprion. Bringing new urbanism together with LEED and transit weaves environmental responsibility- and mobility into a project, creating a livable community with local and regional benefits. Some specific examples of these benefits include: parking and transit priority streets that are strategically laid-out to meet demand, protect the local community and promote less reliance on automobiles; parking that integrates spaces for low-emitting and fuel efficient vehicles and bicycle storage; and a network of safe pathways and trails to promote more walking and bicycling within rhe community. Since the ptoposed Hercules Intermodal Transit Center and Bayfront development provide all these benefits, these ptojects will enhance the health and environment of the neighborhood and Bay Area at large. How is Transit related to New Urbanism? According to www.newurbanism.org. "regional planning techniques are being used to control and shape growth into compact, high-density, mixed-use neighborhoods, Villages, towns, and cities. Planning new train systems (instead of more roads) delivers the best results when designed in harmony with regional land planning - known as Transit Oriented Development. At the same time, the revitalization of urban areas directs and encourages in@l development back into city centers." The principles of New Urbanism also take into account safety, security, comfort, the use of gathering places that define the community and its identity, historic preservation, and green/open spaces such as parks, plazas, view corridors, etc. All these principles are being carefully considered by the design ream working on the Intermodal Transit Center project, the centerpiece of the USGJ3C Leadership for Environmental Design (LEED) Rating Hercules Bayfront development. A publicprivate partnership is exemplified by regular I Systems: collaboration and the combined design effort • Green Building Design & Construction (LEED BD&C) of City staff and the developer, Anderson ~ Green Interior Design & ConstructiQn (LEED ID&C) Pacific, LLC. This collective design team includes engineers from civil, structural, and I·' Green Buildings Operations & Maintenance (LEED BO&M) geotechnical disciplines; planners; architects; • Green Neighborhood Devdopment (LEED ND) landscape architects; artists and art advisors; historic preservationists; environmental • LEED for Homes specialists; and more. • LEED for Retail (i.n development) -"' o Continued on page 9 www.ci.hercules.ca.us G1 Page 8 �o New Urbanism continuedfrom page 8 Integrating a regional Intermodal Transit Center r-----~----------------------------_, into the heart of a mixed,used development requires careful analysis of both the new urbanist principles and the established design codes and guidelines used by engineers and transit providers. The principles of new urbanism have been built-in to Hercules' form based code to guide the development. Likewise, these guidelines must be evaluated along with the California Building Code (2007 CBC) and other design codes and guides including: American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), American Concrete Institute (ACI), American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) . As the project design team advances the design of the Intermodal Transit Center Hercules Bayfront Development Site Plan construction documents, they must also take into account , - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - -- -_--, these important codes and guides to insure the safety and operability of the transit facilities, toads, bridges and parking. The increased use of that public infrastructure ULTRA internationalCREATING A NEW YOU due to Bay Area congestion and the public's keen interest in using alternative modes of transportation, including bus, WHAT IF !'OU COULD SCPERCHAR6'E !'OUR IMMUNE SYS TEM ? train, and ferry, amplify the importance of careful design Tired of feeling tired? Need an aU-natural product that will give that balances the new urbanist principles with accepted you energy and help your immune system? Try MIND, the Super Antioxidant Drink engineering guides and codes. The Intermodal Transit with more than 120 vitamins jn just one ounce! It's morc than just an energy Center and Hercules Bayfront projects can be integrated drink... it's a lifestyle and well ness revolution! to create an infrastructure that "works" and a development Contact your local distributor today. with a "sense of place". • Lakeislra Brooks @ Itttp://www.!tealtltybeu/ll.net l l.i Healthy Gardens for AU -- Hands on Workshop Series Join us for a fun and easy way to learn gardening techniques and tips. Each session will begin with a presentation, followed by a demonstration, and ending with time for discussion. We will then spend time practicing what we've learned with hands-on-activities in our demonstration garden. Meet other gardeners from your community, and have the opportunity to share gardening wisdom . •:. Beginning and experienced gardeners are all welcome . •:. Workshop series facilitated byThe Watershed Project and RecycleMore staff. .:. Program is offered FREE of charge to West Contra Costa residents, sponsored by RecydeMore. Series offered on the First Saturday* of the month starting March. 2010 through June 2010 @ West County Resource Recovery & Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 101 Pittsburg Avenue, Richmond, CA Visit www.recyclemore.com orca1l510.215.3126formore information. *Clean out your back room, storage shed or garage by bringing your unwanted household haznrdous waste (Le. old paint, fertilizers, 'pesticides, oil, stains, dyes, TVs, computers, batteries, flllorescent bulbs, etc.) when you come to the workshop. Spring 2010 ro Page 9 �= Why Attend the Citizen's Police Academy The H ercules Police Department is sponsoring a Citizen's Police Academy beginning on March 31, 2010. The Academy will be held in Hercules on Wednesday evenings from 7 :00 to 9:00 PM, with some Saturday courses and field trips. Graduation is scheduled for early June. Interested Hercules residents have contacted the Police Department to ask why we are holding an academy for the public, and there are a variety of answers to that inquiry. First and foremost, the Citizen's Police Academy allows members of the community to learn abour the dayto-day operations of a law enforcement agency. They will meet and be instructed by officers currently involved in the maintenance of public safety in Hercules. Second, in addition to learning law enforcement procedures, students will be able to explore their interest in the police profesSion with officers in a relaxed, positive environment. Any questions about policies, procedures, and techniques oflaw enforcement can be answered. And p ossibly, the most important reason to attend the Citizen's Academy will be to meet other great members of the community with whom you will be able to interact, take interesting field trips, and potentially become Police Department volunteers or Neighborhood Watch leaders. Your classmates will also be residents of Hercules, and you will form a common bond that will be in place long afrer your graduation. Seats are limited so complete the attached application today! If you are not sure about participating, feel free to call Neighborhood.Watch Coordinator Gaema Obenchain at 510-799-8263 or by email at gobenchain@ . ci.hercules.ca.us. • Serious Injury • Auto Accident Donald E. Patterson Attorney at Law Plaza Two, Hilltop Office Park 3260 Blume Drive, Suite 410 Richmond FREE CONSULTATION 510-262-2120 ~---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2010 Citizen's Academy Application ~ ~ , ? ~anle ______________________--~----------------~----------------------------~----- Address ____________----~--------------------------------------------------HOnle Phone__-'--'________~------------- Cell Phone______________________~~----Enlail_______________________________ Date of Birth~_____________________________ .D river's License # _______________________ Social Security # ___________________________ ,Current Enlployer_____________________________________________________________________ Job Tirle________________________________________________________________________________________________ I, hereby authorize the City of Hercules Police Departnlent to review nly background to detennine ~ligibility to attend the Citizen's Academy, I understand subnlission of this application does not 'guarantee adn1ission. Signature", ..-'-'-'-____-'--"~~~=_'_''___ Date______________~_________ _ _ _ _ __'''__ _ _ __ __ __ __ _ _ www.ci.hercules.ca.us (ll1. Page 10 �An Old-Fashioned j . _ .J ! - . - .- . J I~, I J In Hercules . Sunday, July 4,2010 • Parade 10:30 AM Redwood Road to Sycamore Avenue to Refugio Valley Park • In the Park immediately following pa rade: games, oootHs,. food & beverages • Fireworks a,t dusk (approximately 9:30PM) over tHe Hercules Waterfront st Year's Contributors: Hercules Bayfront LLC Pillow Pre School Kel-Aire Heating & Air-Conditioning Pro Media Ultra Sound Mora Family Dentistry Richmond Sanitary Service Synemistic Telecommunications Participant Information: Event Information: Participant applications will be available AFTER March 31 , 2010. ~ At that time please visit the City of Hercules website: www. ci.hercules.ca.us. Please call 510-799-7536 or 510-799-8230 Event Co-Sponsored By: The Hercules 4th of July Committee and City of Hercules �Our Quiet Leaders What does it take to work with teens? Most of us would agree it takes patience, leadership, fairness, and passion, but after taking a peek inside the inner workings bf the Hercules Teen Center, one might realize it takes much more. The ability to know when to ask the tough questions and when just to listen. When to be a friend and when to be a teacher, when to be serious and when to play, and when to lead from the front or lead by example. Fortunately, for the youth in Hercules, there are several City staff members that fit that mold. They can talk with students about serious issues one minu):e, and dance with them to the newest hip-hop music the next. The staff of the Hercules Teen Center is officially tasked with providing supervision and activities for the students, but according to the teens, they take on so much more. "They are more like family;' says Mileena Swin, a 9th Grader on the Teen Youth Council (TY.C.) Executive Board. "They are easy to talk to on a personalleve!:' Another 9th Grader, Keenan Wiling adds that they "are really good role models" and "very coot:' At the recent combined holiday party ofTY.C. and TH.E.S.P.O.T, staff quickly went from cleaning up spills, to -directing students, to getting them out on the dance floor. They not only know the teen's names, they know their families, their hobbies, and their struggles. "They are cool to come to with problems;' says 8th grader Tiffany Farmer. She continues saying "they're fun and have a sense of humor:' The Teen Center Staff (from left) Pedro Jimenez, Patrick Navitad, Abby Brock, Janine Shahe~d, Erica Bridges and Mackenzie Johnson at the Teen Center for three years. "You get something different everyday7 Abby Brock and Erica Bridges, two other teen center staff members agree. "It takes a lot of patience;' says Erica. Although the staff quickly adds that the challenges are worth it. When Abby started at the Teen Center, she was going to school ro be a nurse, but after just a short time, she decided she wanted . to be a teacher. "Seeing their faces when they learn .. .its rewarding." For Mackenzie, this is more than just a step in her career, this is it. "This is really what I want to do." When talking to the staff, their passtatfwhile dancing to the latest hits sion and vision is clear: creating a fun, safe environment. "We are all a team," says Janine Shaheed, Teen/Youth Supervisor. ''And teamTeen Center staffadmit the challenges. "It's not a job work is the key to our success. We started with a small room for everybody;' says Mackenzie Johnson, who has worked at the Community Center and now we have a wonderful Teen Center for teens to come and enjoy." A group of teen girls surround one of the The daily rewards are often small and unseen, making a young person's day a little brighter, helping a student with a difficult assignment and encouraging a teen to be themselves, but the long term rewards can be tremendous. And so we thank the staff for their daily service and dedication to seeing the next generation become the best generation. Students enjoying the potluck food at their latest after school party For more information on the Hercules Teen Center and how to get your teen involved, check our our website at www.ci.hercules.ca.us or call 510-799-8289 .• www.ci.hercules.ca.us (1Q Page 12 �Little Munchkins Academy Honored as Business ofthe Year "Sing, play, learn and grow!" In 1991, Sarah Kazmi obtained her license to run a child care out of her home in Hercules. and created this asI~er ·business logo. A single mother of three 'herself (her girls are now in highschop!andher 'elclestattendsUC Berkeley), Ms. Kazmi has materialized her passion for nurturing and teaching young children into a quality pre. s~hool and haven.fo[ learning. stereotyping materials and activities are offered to celebrate socio-cultural diversity and to foster each child's selfconcept and self-esteem. "We use our training and experience to carefully plan activities that enable children at different ages and developmental levels to participate with equal success:' says Ms. Kazmi. In 2008, she was awarded national accreditation by the National Association of Family Child Care. In becoming accredited, the Little Munchkins Academy exceeded national standards in the follOWing key areas of quality: relationships, environment, actiVities, developmental learning goals, safety and health, and professional business practices. The longest licensed faCility in Hercules, Little Munchkins guarantees children engage in activities deSigned to promOte their individual development. Meanwhile, parents enjoy open communication through an open-door policy, daily discussion with staff, and a careful system of notes sent home regarding children's needs and accomplishments. ment with a low adult/ child ratio. Ms. Kazmi says, "Studies have shown that children mimic each other to learn new words, self-help skills and appropriate social behavior." Academic learning isn't the only focus, also taught are basic manners, good Citizenship, and respect for selfand others. Visiting the immaculate facility is a delight: the children happily interact in a spacious, colorful play room, in which all toys and learning materials are arranged neatly by category. A variety of multicultural, non- The children excel by being in a non-crowded, comfortable environ- Further, Little Munchkins recognizes that language development is the key to success in all other subjects. The children are provided With a "print-rich environment" and thus "develop a love of books. early. The enviable vocabulary of'the littlest rnunchkim' is the result of consistent verbal communication between the staff and the children. Parent testimonials attest to the eagerness their children show for learning, as well as the skills they acquire in how to be inquisitive students. Throughout the day, Ms. Kazmi and her staff actively discuss the children's progress and ways to strengthen their teaching methods. Ms. Kazmi minimizes Staff turnover by maintaining staff who have a genuine interest in young children. "I am fortunate to work with such a unique group of children," says Ms. Saeteurn, who has been with the Academy for over three years. "Circle time is especially rewarding - even the very youngest is able to partiCipate!" Ms . Piperdi adds, "Being a teachet at Little Munchkins has definitely taught me that giving children a head start is vital in these early years." Having obtained their B.A.'s, both teachers are continu- . ing to further their education in early childhood education. Ms. Kazmi shares her expertise by being a Peer Mentor for the Child Care Council and an accreditation observer for the NAFCC. For facilities of all stages seeking to set up environments, develop profeSSional business practices and procedures, and/ or create contracts, Ms. Kazmi also offers individual consulting services. Besides being a demonstration site, Little Munchkins is also now participating in Preschool Makes a Difference, a new First 5, Contra Costa program which offers scholarships to children to attend high-quality preschools. The little munchkins are very honored to accept this award and invite their fellow Herculeans tei be. the future of AIDerica with them . • �Composting, Gardening, Ecosystems & More Interesting science lessons have long been an important, and often fun, part of school and this past year the Hercules Municipal Utility (HMU) partnered with our local schools to add to that fun. 1hrough the form of a grant, each Hercules school received $1,500 to use towards educational materials or supplies related to science or the environment. While the four schools used the funds for different purposes, there is a common theme, teaching students to become good stewards. Dhlone Elementary Learning How To Compost Last Spring, Ohlone fourth and fifrh graders learned about composting and are now putting it in to practice on a daily basis. The lunch room has been equipped with composting bins, buckets for liquids and regular garbage cans. As students finish with lunch, they distribute their garbage into the bins, which is weighed daily to track their trash savings. In addition to helping the environment, school officials have seen a cost savings. "We now have to order less lunch trays, since students can write their name on them and reuse them;' says Mr. Joe Eyres, the 4th and 5th grade teacher who Ohlone students disperse trash and composting items after lunch was instrumental in starting the program. This spring, they plan to expand on the program by teaching composting to the lower grades, making lunch time, a learning time for all. Hanna Ranch Fourth Graders Create Ecosystems Hanna Ranch created a Green Program guide to align with the schools science and social studies programs. Mr. Cooper Reaves, who has his degree in sustainable development, created the gUide with the input of Hanna Ranch teachers and administrators. Now that the guide is created, teachers have a comprehensive Lupine Elementary student displays composting lid full of worms and rich dirt in class projects using the guide and the funds provided by the Hercules Municipal Utility. Lupine Elementary Adds to School Garden The Lou Anne Dibble Memorial Garden has been growing ever since the ground breaking in April 2007. Since then, fourth and fifrh grade students in Mrs. Valerie Olivas class have tended to the garden twice a week: pulling weeds, watering plants, and checking on their own composting bins. Other classrooms can take part in the Fourth Grade students in Mr. McCreadie's garden by caring for one of the many class share their ecosystem projects with plots. While the garden continues to their classmates flourish because of the students work, resource to help them integrate green there is still a, need for volunteers to education into the classroom. The work on the garden during non-school gUide list education resources on a va- hours. School officials know a storriety of green topics including energy, age shed and outdoor classroom are ecosystems, wind, recycling and more. key for bringing in more students and Mr. McCreadie's fourth grade class volunteers. A storage shed will enable used the .guide in December to learn volunteers to access garden tools when abour ecosystemS and to create science the school buildings are kiCked, while fair worthy ecosystem projects. Stu- the outdoor classroom will facilit;te dents could choose between creating a more learning. The funds provided by mock ecosystem or writing a research HMU will go towards the cost ofthe paper about plants or seeds. The eco- shed and outdoor classroom, in addisystem projects are just one example of tion to funds from the PTA, taking how the Green Program Guide will be this garden to the next level. used to enhance students' education. Continued on page 20 This year, the school plans to do more www.ci.hercules.ca.us Gl Page 14 o �2010 HERCULES CITYWIDE GARAGE SALES A Benefit for the Hercules Sister City Association's Youth Ambassador Program Saturday, April 24, 2010 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. All Hercules residents are invited to participate in this exciting event! Sponsored by the City of Hercules and the Hercules Sister City Association (HSCA) to support the Youth Ambassador Program, this event encourages the re-use and recycling of unwanted items instead of throwing them away_ There may even be treasure to be found! Clean out your closets, enjoy the opportunity to get acquainted with neighbors, build community trust, and promote good will locally and globally. Rain or shine, the event will be held. The registration fee to list your home on a current map of the City of Hercules is only $20. Shortly after the registration deadline, as a confirmation of the receipt of your registration, you will be mailed a.sign to display at your home showing that you are an official participant in the event. Also, you will receive a list of helpful hints for the event. HSCA will provide event advertising in publications (both printed and on-line) that cover a large geographical area around Hercules. The event is 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2010. However, you may choose to start or end earlier on Saturday or also conduct sales on Sunday. All of the mon~y you make from the sale of your items is yours to keep. Maps listing participating homes will be available for sale to prospective buyers for 25 cents each starting at 8 a.m. on the day of the event outside on the parking lot s ide of the Hercules Public Library at 109 Civic Drive (off Sycamore Avenue). Should questions arise about this event, call 510·724-7063. Additional registration forms may be downloaded from the HSCA webs ite at http://tsushima.home.comcast.net, where you can also read more about the Hercules Sister City Association. REGISTRA TION FORM Registration Deadline: April 10, 2010 Name: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Phone: Mailing address: Address of Garage Sale (if different): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Send this completed registration form to: Hercules Sister City Association P.O. Box 5092, Hercules, CA 94547-5092 Include your payment of $20 (check should be payable to HSCA) �lojo Soriano helped liS with a short sale, and he is by far the best real estate agent we have worked vvith. He explained how the short sale process would work, found a buyer for the property within a reasonable time frame and ~legotiated 'With the lenders to accept the short sale. We truly appreciate the hard work that he put into negotiating with the lenders OUR VISION IS WWW.OPTOMETRYBTB . COM 500 ALFRED NOBEL DR ., SUIT E 1'7 • HERCULES, CA 94547 DES I GNED BY SEEDES I GN.COM [2 lenders involved) and coordinating with the buyers. He kept us informed throughout the entire process and went beyond our expectations of what a real estate agent would do. H is experien ce on this arena was key to a successful negotiation and we would h ighly recommend Jojo Soriano to our friends and associates. Thanks for all the hard work' M.E �i '~ , ~. ��Each Saturday in April �D HMU Grants continuedfrom page 14 Hercules Middle/High Builds A Shade Structure large wooden shade structure over a portion of the garden and add a composting bin. Much of the work was done as Eagle Scour projects including the fencing, concrete growing area and installation of the shade structure. Besides more vegetation, students can now enjoy the shade while working in the garden on those hot summer days. Hercules Middle/ High School has also been working on a garden and composting. The HMHS garden is tended to by the Special Education and Culinary Arts students on a daily basis. Mr. Jerry Clopp oversees the students and has helped cultivate vegetables and spices that can be incorporated into the lunches made Great job to all of our schools by the culinary arts students Hercules Middle/ High School purchased a shade strucrure to for incorporating 'green' lesprotect their growing garden. for the teachers. To promote sons into every day learning better growth of these plants and great job to our students and vegetables, some shade was needed to protect the for reminding us that even small changes can make a big plants. Thus, the school used the grant monies to build a difference for our planet. • Imposition of Fee for False Alarms The Hercules Police Department has been required to respond to an increasing and excessive number of false alarms in the City. The problem of false alarms includes the diversion of police personnel from other necessary activities, the potential delay in police response to valid calls for service, the hazards to the general public and officers when responding to false alarms. This is an expense that should properly be borne by the persons responsible for the false alarms. 'Please note: NO charges will be made in the case of a true emergency. The fee schedules for false alarms in a calendar year (January through December) are currently as follows: • NO FEE for the first, second or third alarm occurring in a calendar year • $1 SO for the fourth alarm occurring in a calendar year • $200 fee for the fifth and each subsequent alarm occurring in a calendar year Imposition of Fee for Police Services) or call the Hercules Police Department at 799-8260 .• ,~ " - -:(- -) ; < ~-- - --::.-- - - _. ;-::-:-- ~-,'~''r(:'''(~--~ - ~ ';'':;:f www ~rse II wit h h 0 mesa I es1 co m':;;'~e~ bayareahomes@hotmail.com HAVE YOU STOPPED MAKING YOUR HOUSE PAYMENTS? • What Is Your Homll Worth In Today's Markllt? • Will I QW/J ThB Bank MonllY Alter AShor/sals? • Short Salll Specialisl • When Your Loan Modlfi~llon Falls • Rentals / Property Mllnllgement • FOff/eloSUrll VS. Short Salll WIlIIAVE AltSWeRSI CALI. FOR AN EVALUATION OF YOUR PROPERTY &SITUATION. With valid certification, no charge will be made for a false alarm if the system was under repair and the Police Communications Center (724-1111 ) was notified in advance, or if the alarm was caused by failure of electrical or telephone service. For questions or concerns, please refer to the City of Hercules Ordinance #421 (Chapter 12. False Alarms and www.ci.hercules.ca.us Gl Page 20 �Property Tax Distribution Ever wonder how your property tax dollars were distributed? Ifso, the chart below may provide some insight, showing the many organizations that receive a porrion of . those funds. For Hercules residents, you may be surprised is quite low compared to other cities in West County such as EI Cerrito, which collects approximately 22 cents on the dollar and Pinole, which collects approximately 19 cents on the dollar. ' to learn that such a small amount, only 5.4 'cents for every dollar actually goes to' the City of Hercules. The rest goes towards schools, the fire district, the county, and a number of other organizations that provide services to Herculean,s. It is important to note.that this breakdown does not include special taxes and assessments, which are listed· sepaFt~ly dh, your property tax.bill. ' '. . . '. Many cities have taken measures to offset losses due to Proposition 13, such as increasing sale;: tax and establishing redevelopment~reas. While Hercules does not ' receive much revenue from sales tax,. redevelopment has bec9me an intportant SOllrce of~evenue f6.r the city. . The main reason Hercules receives such a small portion is because of Proposition 13, which was approved by California voters in 1978. Under Proposition 13, the annual real estate tax on a parcel of property is limited to 1% of its assessed value. This "assessed value;' may be increased by no more than 2% per year, unless there is a change in ownership or a a Significant increase or decrease in the property value, such as a home addition or a real estate slump (as we are presently in). In addition, Proposition 13 froze the property tax rate that each city in California was charging at the time of passage. Thus, every city received a portion of the 1% tax based on their individual rate. In 1978, Hercules had a low property tax rate due ro the surplus of revenue from the local refinery. Therefore, Hercules property tax revenue HOW YOUR TAX DOLLARS ARE SPENT . Whee) a redevelopment.project area is forme.d, the assessed value on the taxroll at the time offormatibn becomes the tax" b ase." Through th e effiorts 0 f a Re deve Iopment Agency to improve the economic, environmental, and Structural conditions of an area, the property values presumably increase. As these values increase, a portion of the value in excess of the "base year" become tax increment . revenues,whichareusedsolelybyaRedevelopmentAgency to fund its activities. Thereby making redevelopment a powerful tool for cities to significantly improve their communities, while working within the constraints of property tax and redevelopment law. Since the 5.4 cents per dollar is unlikely to change, Hercules continues to invest in the City's economic future by improving underutilized and blighted properties which . will eventually bring more sales tax dollars to our city.• • West County Unified·* • K-12 Schools ERAF Iax-~1.00* 0.3402 K-12 Schools ERAF 0.1609 • County General County General 0.1595 • Rodeo/Hercules Fire Rodeo/Hercules Fire 0.0908 • Town of Hercules Town of Hercules 0.0542 • County Comm. College. County (amm. College 0.0539 Comm/ College ERAF 0.0240 East Bay Reg. Park 0.0349 West County Hospital 0.0178 • Comm/ College ERAF • Ea st Say Reg. Park • West County Hospital Hercules Description West County Unified** County Library 0.0174 • County Library County Super. Schools 0.0168 • County Super. Schools East Bay MUD 0.0159 • East Bay MUD BART 0.0074 • BART County Flood Control 0.0020 • County Floo·d Control County Mosquito Abate. 0.0018 • County Mosquito Abate. Bay Area Air Mgt. 6.0021 County Water Agency 0.0004 • Bay Area Air Mgt. *Figures are based on the largest perce ntage of property • County Water Agency owners and vary slightly based on. Loea.tiQr,! **Homes in John Swett Unified School District pay this portion to JSUSD, approximately $0.35 per $1 �Hercules Sustainable Community Garden ~---, Presented '* Happy New Year from your Community Gardeners! We want to thank everyone who was instrumental in making 2009 a successful year for the Community Garden. The involvement of the City of Hercules, the Teen Council, the Citizens and our Volunteers was amazing. This year we are hoping to offer many more opportunities for everyone ro enjoy the Garden. We also continue to have volunteer opportunities on Saturdays to work on the first phase of the Garden, visit the winter gardens of some of our members, and meet with them individually. We are currently in the process of setting up classes and workshops which are open to the public. One project is our film series held at the Library. Please join us at on March 13 and April 10 when Mark Eley 'ViII be presenting films, "The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil" and "How ro Save the World: One Man, One Cow, One Planet" at the Hercules Library. These presentations and some of the other workshops we will be hosting are listed below. We encourage you to check Out our website at: http://sites.google.com/site/herculesgardening/ for the complete listing. If you have any questions or wish to schedule an appointment to visit the Garden located in Ohlone Park, please contact the Hercules Sustainable Community Garden Foundation at : hcgsp@yahoo.com. HSCGP Calendar 2010 Saturday, March 6 Volunteer Work Day at the Garden: 9:00 a.m. - Noon Saturday, March 13 Movie: "The Power of Community: H ow Cuba Survived Peak Oil" 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 20 Volunteer Work Day at the Garden: 9:00 a.m. - Noon Sunday, March 21 Heirloom Tomaro Class at the Garden: 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m: Saturday, April 10 Movie:"How to Save the World: One Man, One Cow, One Planet" 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 17 Volunteer Work Day at the Garden: 9:00 a.m. - Noon Saturday, April 24 Bio Intensive Workshop at the Garden with Janet Miller*" Saturday, May 8 PLANT SALE AT THE GARDEN and COMPOSTING CLASS at the Garden: A Saturday, May 22 Volunteer Work Day at the Garden: 9:00 a.m. - Noon Saturday,June 5 & 6 Hercules Cultural Festival-Volunteer at the information booth Saturday, June 26 Workshop: "Lawn Out-Nature In! Replace that thirsty lawn with a more'sustainable solurion" by Troy McGregor. 'A , Admission fee will be charged ro cover cost of materials. A Please see website for time and location. Please be sure to check our websitefor updates and new offerings ofclasses. http://sites.google.comlsite!herculesgardeningl OR email us:hcgsp@yahoo.com Photos provided courtesy ofWing Lee, taken at the 2009 Harvest Festival www.ci.hercules.ca.us <lil Page 22 �Community Coat Drive Collects Over 500 Warm Items for Bay Area Rescue Mission On February 9, 2010, the Hercules City Council honored the participants of the 2009 One Warm Coat Drive. Several businesses and organizations contributed td the success of the program and on Tuesday, Council thanked each participant with a proclamation. Over SOO coats, hats, scarves, gloves and other warm apparel items were collected and donated ro the Bay Area Rescue Mission last month. In addition to the warm apparel, new socks and underwear were also collected. Many of the items that were donated have already been distributed to local families. Commerce, Hercules Fitness Center, Hercules Wellness Center, Lucky Supermarkets, Sycamore Hills By the Bay, and the Hercules Interact Club: Justine Betschart, Stacy Chan, Stephanie Chan, Davidson Chia, Randolph Decastro Natashia Ernst, Ryan Fong, Kyle Lampley, Stephanie Ny, Gian Tabagon, Rachel Torres, and Jobel Vecino. And most importantly, thank you to the Hercules community, for and kindness .• The Bay Area Rescue Mission has been caring for the poor and impoverished in West Contra Costa County for over 40 years. This is the second community coat drive Hercules has hosted to benefit the Rescue Mission. Thank you to the following businesses and individuals for your dedication to the 2009 One Warm Coat Drive: Big Lots, Broadway Rhythm Dance Company, Dynamic City Skate Shop, Hercules Chamber of T.Y.t's 9th Annual Pre-Mother's DiII Fashion/Talent Show :--- ---- -- = - -- ------ -- ---- --~ Date: Sunday, April 25, 2010 I Time: 3:00pm-6:00pm : I Location: Hercules Community Center Gym I : 2001 Refugio Valley Road-Hercu les, CA : 94547 I 1_ ___ _ __ __ Admission: _ _ ___ _ _$5.00 _ _ _ ___ _ ___ _ 1: I Hercules Interact Students (from left) Rachel Torres, Stacy Chan, Randolph Decastro, Stephanie Ny and Justine Betschart, at the February 9, 2010 City Council Meeting after receiving their Proclamations ~esChrunberofCo~ ~etC Proudly Presents el'('~ 17tli j1nnua(jl:wardS 'lJinner 'Business ciftfz" 'Year Littk ~unc/i~ns ;tcaJimy Citizlm cif tnc <Year Carolyn 'ftWing 'Eauca/vr o/tfze 'Year Janet 918adington Special'l{ecognition ~yma tie o/era Gift Boutique featuring: AVON, Kiss Of Polynesia, & fun prizes donated from Partylite Candles! ~ Of The Proceeds Go To The Hercules Teen Center! For more information: (510) 799-8289 Spring2010 fOPage 23 'Youtns cif tnc 'Year CaM <Bemal HI--1 <J'racy Cfzan arth 'Kl, 2010 6pm .Herrules Seriim Center 111 Uvic Drive $J5.00 For1kke1s Call (510) 741-7945 Or Email Sylvia@HerruksChambeJ-.com HERCULES �Hercules Students Protect Their Watershed with Kids by the B On a sunny day in October, fourth grade students at Hanna Ranch Elementary School took a trip around their school grounds carrying plastic tongs, note-taking sheets, and garbage bags. Before their excursion, these students were learning about how pollution can enter Refugio Creek and the San Francisco Bay through Storm drains, and they were determined to do something about it. "RefugiO . Creek ends in the Bay, and garbage that . goes into the creek could hurt animals living there;' said a concerned student. The class scoured the campus and filled multiple garbage bags with plastic wrappers, drink containers, pieces of paper, and other types ofgarbage. They also identified four storm drains on their school campus. This project was part of an ehvironmental education program, called Watershed Action Program, led by KIDS for the BAY. Since 2005, KIDS for the BAY, an environmental education non-profit organization serving elementary schools throughout the East Bay, has taught their Watershed Action Program at all three elementary schools in Hercules. Through engaging hands-on activities in the classroom and outdoors, students learn about their local creek watershed and how their . neighborhoods are directly connected to the creek through the storm drain system. Participants also learn about the larger San Francisco Bay-Delta watershed and how we can collectively and individually keep our precious waterways clean and healthy. The Watershed Action Program provides students the opportunity to become stewards of and activists for their environment. Students plan and implement a variety of projects to imptove the health and beauty of local habitats, including trash clean-ups, creek restoration, and presentations to family members and school peers to educate others about watershed pollution prevention . . Students at Ohlone Elementary tested water quality to assess the health ofOhJone and Refugio Creek. Program at Ohlone Elementary grew concerned about the health of their local creeks. These motivated students wrote persuasive letters to ciry officials to remind them about the importance of the creek habitats and share their interest in helping to improve the health of their local watershed. The students' efforts were later referenced by the City of Hercules in a grant proposal package to Common Sense California, where they received $25,000 to develop the RefugiO Creek Watershed Visioning Plan. The plan includes cre~ting creek-side trails, improving creek access, implementing Sometimes, restoration projects and increasing class projects have a education and outreach. much larger impact Other projects that students than the students have completed include a local tree field could have imagined. gUide, water qualiry testing to assess the In the 2007-2008 health of Ohlone and RefugiO Creeks, school year, students and a pollution clean-up coupled with participating in the informational posters that educated Watershed Action o Continued on page 25 www.ci.hercules.ca.us (lQ Page 24 �o KIDS by the BAY continuedfrom page 24 the community about urban runoff pollution. Ohlone Elementary School Principal Liz Lonsdale appreciated the opportunity for her students to learn about their local watershed. "I am excited about having KIDS for the BAY at Ohlone Elementary School. The Watershed Action Program makes it possible for students to become more aware of their surroundings and take ownership of their local environment. The creek is such an underutilized resource. It is in our backyard and I am glad that we are finally talting advantage of it;' she said. Students are equally excited about becoming active stewards of their environment. During a recent lesson in which students built Students collected 'aquatic invertebrates on a field trip to a nearby a model of the San Francisco Bay to observe how pollution creek. The organisms found can be indicators of the creek's health can spread through the watershed, a student at Hanna Ranch Elementary remarked, "We should stop polluting students are turning this vision into a reality. the bay and start cleaning up all of the garbage. We need To learn more about KIDS for the BAY and their to make the waters fresh and clean again." Thanks to the award-winning programs, please visit them on the web at . combined efforts of the City of Hercules, the Contra Costa www.kidsforthebay.org.• Clean Water Program, and KIDS for the BAY, Hercules Hercules Library Provides Programs For All By Hercules High School Senior Carla Bernal For the residents of Hercules, the Hercules Public Storytime catering to children ages 3-8 yrs old, and on . Library serves as a haven of knowledge. Although the Thursdays at 10: 1S a.m. there is Mother Goose Storytime library is relatively new, it has quickly established itself as for t'bddlers ages 0-3 yrs old. a vital resource for children, students, and adults through a The Hercules Library not only hosts programs, variety of programs, events, and activities. but events as well, such as Monday Movie Madness One of the library's most popular programs is which continues this spring on Mondays at 3 p.m., job Computer Help, which is designed to help anyone with seekers workshops and special presentations by authors or computer related questions. It offers a helping hand and performers, such as Yee's Martial Arts who performed for tutorials on Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Chinese New Year on February 23. PowerPoint or Internet related issues. The Library's Additionally, the Hercules Sustainable Community computer docents are available on Mondays from 1-3 p.m. Garden Foundation, in cooperation with the Hercules and 4-9 p.m., Tuesdays from 3-6 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. and Library, is presenting The Future of Food, a four part film Wednesdays from 10-12:30 p.m. and 1-6 p.m. series about the food we eat, the science and technologies Another popular program is the Homework Help repl'lcing traditional agricuJture systems and what people hosted by the Hercules Middle High School's KIWlNs, a can do about this. The Power of Communiry: How Cuba local service club organized by sophomore Beilul Naizghi, Survived Peak Oil, a film covering Cuba's peak oil crisis that offers help with any academic based topic or subject on and its food scarcity, will be hosted on March 13 at 2 p.m. Mondays and Wednesday at 4-6 p.m. "I think Homework and How to Save the World: One Man, ·One Cow, One Help is a good and simple program to help students;' said Planet, a film featuring India's economy and its farmers' Naizghi. "It's a community service project that started last lives, mounting debt, and uncertain futures will be hosted year, around March when our club was officially chartered;' on April 10 at 2 p.m. another KIWlN' s volunteer, junior Myron Lam said. The Hercules Library will also be hosting a Summer In addition, the Storytime Program caters to our Reading Program that encourages kids of all ages to read youngest readers. On Tuesdays at 7 p.m., there is Family over the summer, followed by a Reading Festival. Look for more details in the coming months on these programs.• Spring 2010 jl;) Page 2S �Make Drowning Prevention Your # 1 Priority , DrOwning is the leading cause of death, disability, ahd injury for children under 5 years of age in California, aI)d the second leading killer of youngsters natiqnwide. ,·The number of young, severely brain-dam~gd near~drowning victims has increased rapidly in recent years. R~sidential care ofthese victims averages $220,000 annually per child, and is the leading cause of admission to state hospitals. At the time of print, there were over 600 individuals maintained in state facilities. A drOwning happens in seconds and it could happen to you! Supervision is critically important, but it's virtually impossible to supervise small children every minute of every day. That is why parents and caregivers must prOvide multiple layers of prOtection; pool fencing, self-closing, and self-locking gates, automatic sliding door closers, pool alarms, automatic safety covers, as well as 0 46% of children were last seen safe inside the house just before the drowning. o 72% had direct access to the pool once they were outside the house. Safety Guidelines In addition to the pool safety features installed as part of the permit to construct your pool, the following guidelines will help insure child safety: o Never leave a child alone near water to answer the phone, the doorbell, to go to the bathrOom, attend to another child or attend to household chores, even for a few seconds. o Keep a constant eye on young children playing in or near any body of water, wading pool, public pool, bathtub or lake. PoolFacts o Remember that swimming lessons do not insure safety. A child who falls into the water unexpectedly may panic and forget his swimming skills. o A residential pool is 14 times more likely to cause a death than an automobile. o At large gatherings, deSignate an adult to watch children at play, and while in the pool. ' 050% of deaths by drOwning, for children ages 1-4 occur in residential pools, spas, or hot tubs. o Fence your pool on all four sides. Move lawn chairs, tables and other potential climbing aids away from the fence to keep children out. constant supervision. 065% of children were at their own home at the time of the incident. o Any gate or door leading to the pool area should be selfclosing and self-Iatching, opening ourward away from the pool, with the latch placed on the pool side out of reach. o Install panic alarms on all house doors and windows leading to the pool area, automatic sliding door closers and an automatic safety cover over the pool. Completely remove the cover before children are allowed in the pool. JANUARY SPECIAL $35 00 11 Hour Hours: 9:(19-i7'l()O'lvlond;a:Y;j (by appointm;~nt 681 Parker Ave., Re'4~[)/llercul~~4'jj o Drain offwater that accumulates on top of the pool cover. A child can drown in as little as two inches of water. o Keep reaching and thrOwing aids, such as poles and life preservers, on both sides of the pool. o Always have non-swimmers wear approved personal flotation devices when they are'near the water. o It is crucial that you and all of your child's caregivers can swim and know how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in an emergency. Immediate CPR could prevent death or massive brain damage. Contact the American Red Cross for CPR training. For more information please call the City of Hercules building division at 510-799-8244. • www.ci.hercules.ca.us m Page 26 �Hercules Serious Crimes Reduced in 2009 The City of Hercules enjoyed a second year of reduced serious crime in 2009, as the "Part 1" crime totals were reduced by an impressive 13% for the year. This follows the success of2008, when the Part 1 crime level showed a modest reduction over the previous year. The California Department of Justice identifies Part 1 offenses as criminal homicide, forcible rape, robbery, assault, burglary, larceny (thett), and motor vehicle thett. The increase or decrease in rhese crimes on a yearly basis is one method of determining the success of a police department at combating criminal activity. The Crime Statistics chart shows the totals for each type of crime for the PART ONE CRIME past eighryears. Hercules had MURDER a total of 547 Part 1 crimes RAPE ROBBERY in 2009. In 2008, rhere were ASSAULT 627 Part 1 crimes recorded BURGLARY and the previous low was in LARCENY 2006, when rhere were 627 AUTO THEFT Part 1 offenses. There were 851 serious crimes reported TOTAL in 2004, 741 in 2005, and 633 in 2007. The Hercules Police Department remains committed to providing the best service to the community to continue this downward trend. The ongoing partnership between the police and the public is the key to success. If you see something unusual or suspicious, do not hesitate to COntact the police. Stopping a crime before it occurs, or identifying and apprehending the responsible suspects, are important facets of crime prevention in the City. Working together, we can continue to "crime proof" Hercules in 2010! • CRIME STATISTICS 2004 · 2009 2004 1 0 7 127 194 350 172 2005 0 2 25 113 113 332 156 2006 0 1 20 96 80 327 103 2007 0 5 24 109 129 267 95 2008 0 4 30 136 138 219 100 2009 2 2 15 106 127 220 75 851 741 627 633 627 547 Get Free Income Tax Help In West County Last year, 47,000 Bay Area families filed tax returns through the Earn It! Keep It! Save. It! Contra Costa's free income tax assistance program. They avoided hundreds of dollars in tax preparation fees and "rapid reflind" loans, and you can too! . Through the Earn It! Keep It! Save It! Contra Costa campaign, IRS-'certified tax preparers can help you get the return you deserve. Some taxpayers may also qualify for certain benefits like the Earned Income Tax Credit, which could mean a refund of up to $5,657. Our tax preparers can file your taxes electronically, so you can get your refund in about a week. There are 9 free tax sites in West Contra Costa County not far from H ercules, shown below. This free service is sponsored by the Family Economic Securiry Partnership (FESP) and run by the Community Housing Development Corporation. For more information, and to find out what documents to bring, dial 2-1-1 or visit www. earnitkeepitsaveit.org. New Horizons Career Ctr 199 Parker Ave, Rodeo (510) 799-2916 Lao Family Community Dev 1865 Rumrill Blvd, San Pablo (510) 533-8850 Brighter Beginnings 2727 Macdonald Ave, Richmond (510) 903-7529 Spring2010 ro Page27 Contra Costa College/GRIP 2600 Mission Bell Dr, San Pablo (51 0) 233·2141 x308 West Contra Costa First 5 2702 Dover Ave, San Pablo (510) 232-5650 CHDC 1555 Third St, Richmond (510) 412-9290 x26 EBW One Stop Career Ctr 2300 El Portal Dr, San Pablo (510) 799-5465 Barrett Terrace 700 Barrett Ave, Richmond (510) 237-1605 Rubicon Programs 101 Broadway, Richmond (510) 412-1722 , �Swiss Police Officer Interns with Hercules PD With 5,830 miles to fly and a temperature change of close to thirty degrees, Swiss Police Officer Daniel Biihlmann boarded a flight bound for the .San Francisco Bay Area. More specifically, Daniel was heading for the Dynamic City on the Bay known as Hercules. both Hercules PD and the Richmond Police Department, worked closely with Detective Abetkov during some of his investigations, enjoyed a day at the gun range, trained with the Special Response Team, toured San Quentin State Prison, worked with the School Resource Officers at Hercules Midtlle High School and much more. Daniel also had the honor of attending a memorial service for fallen Richmond Police Officer Brad Moody who was killed in the line of duty on October 7,2008. Daniel arrived on October 1, 2009 to begin a three week internship hosted by our own Hercules Police Department. He was the third intern from Switzerland to take advantage of this great opportunity. Daniel took a leave of absence from his Police Department in the When it came time for Daniel to leave it . County of Bern to research the way police was very obvious that he would be missed. His officers work in the United States. When he Swiss Police Officer Daniel outstanding character and all around good Biihlrnann arrived he was partnered with Detective Alex nature made him an instant fanlily member Abetkov who immediately breathed a sigh of within the Hercules Police Department. He relief once he heard how well Daniel spoke English. has extended the invitation to anyone of the Officers at HPD to come and intern in the County of Bern. Maybe Over the following three weeks, "Danny Swiss" learned as much as he could about American police officers if we are lucky this will turn into an exchange program. and really made alot offriends. He went on ride-alongs with During the summer of course! • Earth Day Festival Saturday, April 17, 2010 11:00 am - 3:00 pm West County Recycling Center 101 Pittsburg Avenue, Richmond (off the Richmond Parkway) Music Food Games Arts & Crafts More information: (510)-215-3021 or www.RecycleMore.com www.ci.hercules.ca.us Clii Page 28 �Attention Seniors (60+ ) and Disabled Persons Are you wondering how to get your old TVor computer recycled? Do you no longer need that old paint or garden pesticides? If you are a Senior (60+) or are disabled and can not drive to our permanent facility, you can call 1-888-4129277 for free door-to-door collection ofyour old electronics, paint and other unwanted household hazardous waste. The West Contra Costa County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program is available to residents in Hercules, Pinole, EI Cerrito, San Pablo, Richmond, and EI Sobrante. Residents must call 1-888-412-9277 to make an appointment. Common materials that are accepted in this ptogram are electronics, paints, pool/photo chemicals, motor oil & filters, fluorescent bulbs & tubes, batteries (all types), mercury thermometers, and sharps (needles, syringes, lancets) and more. Many of these wastes contain heavy metals, such as mercury and lead and can contaminate our water supply if disposed of improperly. Do not flush unwanted or old medicines down the toilet or sink because they may contain persistent chemicals that cannot be removed at the water treatment facilities. The Permanent Household Hazardous Waste Facility in Richmond also accepts pharmaceuticals. Spring 2010 f0 Page 29 The ·P ermanent Household Ha~ardous Waste Facility is open to all West County residents on Thursdays, Fridays and the first Saturday of the month from 9-4pm (closed from 12-12:30pm). The facility is located in North Richmond at 101 PittsbUrg Avenue, a block off the RichParkway. Visit www.RecycleMore.com for more answers to your environmental questions .• moun �Park Safely in Hercules-Curb Your Wheels When parking uphill, turn the wheels as far as they will go away from the curb. Let your vehicle roll back until your front wheel touches the curb. This distance should be no more than a few inches. If you are driving a vehicle with an auromatic transmission, place your shirrer into the park position. If you are driving a vehicle with a manual transmission, place your gear selector into 1st gear and engage your emergency brake. If you park on a hill with no curb, you must position your car in such a way that it will roll away from the center of the street if the brakes fail or it is moved. The same is true for parking in steep driveways. Turning your wheels into the cUJ;b •. even when the street is only slightly sloped, can prevent your vehicle from becoming a run away The City of Hercules is filled with attractive streets and elevations ranging from level roadways to steep grades with beautiful sweeping views of the Bay and surrounding areas. The Police Officers and Parking Enforcement personnel who' patrol the city take community safety seriously, and one of the violations ~hat they are on alert for is vehicles parked on a grade with~ut the front wheels turned to the curb. ' . . According to California Vehicle Code section 22509, "no person driving, or in control of, or in c4arge of, Whether your vehicle is facing downhill or uphill, in case of the emergency brake failing or an unexpected collision, your vehicle will roll and stop at the curb. This will minimize the damage to your vehicle and the danger to anyone else involved. Curbing your wheels not only provides personal safety, but it increases the safety for anyone in the community who may be impacted by your vehicle if it rolls from a parked position. It is also a wise financial move Police and Parking Enforcement Officers are actively issuing citations for this violation, which carries a fine of$35 plus . court fees for conviction. a motor vehicle shall permit it to stand on any highway unThe Hercules Police Department and the citizens attended when upon any grade exceeding 3 percent with- of Hercules, thank you for remembering to park safely and in any business or residence district ~ithout blocking the to properly curb your wheels when parking on an uphill or wheels of the vehicle by turning them against the curb or by downhill grade . • other means." An example of a "3 percent grade" '1";;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;~;;;;;;~;;;;;;;;;;;;;i;;;;i~:~~::;;:::;1 would be a roadJVay that' increases or decreases III grade approximately 3-f~~t over a lOO-foot secCITY OF HERCULES .' tion of the road. This law was enacted to avoid TEEN/YOUTH COUNCIL r~n-away vehicles, which can rapidly increase 4TH ANNUAL speed e~en on a modest grade, potentially causing SPRING EGG HUNT dea~h, serious injury,. or extensive property damage. When parking on a hill, there are specific methods of redUcing the chance your vehicle will become a hazard. When parking downhill, turn the wheels as far as they will go towards the curb b,forey ou turn the ignition off. In cars equipped with automatic transmissions, place your shirrer into the park position. In cars · equipped with manual transmissions, place your gear selector into the reverse gear. ' Then; engage your emergency brake. DAT E: Saturday, March 27, 201 0 LOCATION: Hercules Senior Center 111 Civic Drive . Hercules, CA 94547 T IME: 9:30am-12:30pm . FEE: $5.00 Residents per child $7.00 Non-Residents per child For more information, please call (510) 799-8289 www.ci.herqI/es.ca.us Clil Page 30 �...,.'" ~~'" 'R.a ~cVt 6Le~e~t'" Y"kj scVtooL Family Fun Carnival Saturday - ay 8, 2010 12pm -4pm -Food 2480 Refugio Valley Rd -Music -Games - Silent Auction -Snowcones Proceeds benefit Hanna Ranch PTA �Reduce The Springtime Sting ofYellowjackets By Nola Woods, Community Ajfoirs Representative Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District Have you ever been stung by a yello'wjacket? If location and drawing a simple map describing the location you have, no doubt you remember it because unlike a bee will assist the district with finding the nest _when they arthat stings once, the yellowjacket can sting multiple times. rive. After you've identified the nest, contact the Distrkt at Because yellowjackets can swarm and sting repeatedly, the www.ContraCostaMosquito.comordial925-771-6184. A Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District offers a District employee typically responds to the call within one free service for yellowjackets in keeping with the District's business day. A state-certified -employee will then visit the mission to protect public health. location and treat the nest with a plant-based powder inIn Contra Costa County, there are four types of secticide that should be left alone for one day to make sure yellowjackets - two that nest above ground and two that any yellowjackets that have exited the nest have had time to nest below ground. The District's free service is for the return and be exposed to the treatment. Twenty four hours ground-nesting yellowjackets in particular. "We only treat after the treatment, the homeowner will be instructed to ground-nesting yellowj ackets because we are not licensed to cover the nest with dirt and tamp it down to ensure the nest provide service in or to structural buildings and homes and is not used by another colony. that's where the above-ground yellowjackets tend to nest:' says Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control Supervisor Sheila Currier. Ground-nesting yellowjackets most commonly appear as the weather warms in spring, building their nests in abandoned rodent holes, railroad ties or in soil cavities underground. The queen beginS the building process, laying eggs through the spring and summer to produce the colony: The colony members then chew wood from fences or structures into a paper-like pulp in order to expand the nest. There can be as many as 5,000 yellowjackets in a colony! Yellowjackets do eat smaller pest insects, so they can provide natural insect reduction in many landscapes. Because they can also do incidental pollination through this process, yellowjackets can be viewed as beneficial to some extent. However, their principal source of food in the spring and early summer is meat to provide protein to the growing colony. That preference changes to fruit, soda and garbage in late summer as the colony's dietary needs turn to sugar. That's why these insects have gained a reputation for ruining countless picnics. _ Once yellowjackets make their presence known, the next step for home'owners is to identify the insects' nest. One way is by spotting them as they enter or exit the nest in search of food. Yellowjackets will exit at dawn returning tothe nest repeatedly during the day until their final return at dusk to stay in the nest overnight. More often than not though, folks tend to find nests by accident - usually disturbing them while doing yard work. Now that the nest has been located, marking it by placing a garden tool, hose or any clearly visible object at the In cases where homeowners experience yellowjackets, but cannot find a nest, it is possible the insects are only foraging for food at the location and not setting up residence. These simple, steps can reduce the risk of yellowjackets near your home : -Keep garbage cans covered with tight-fitting lids to prohibit the insects' access. -Pick up fallen fruit that will attract yellowjackets late in the summer. -About 15 minutes prior to a picnic or outdoor barbeque, place a plate with samples of everything on the menu in the furthest corner of the yard to attract the yellowjackets away from the picnic. They will typically stay very loyal to the plate and leave the cook-out alone. If yellowjackets have been a persistent problem, pheromone-baited traps purchased from"hardware or home improvement stores can be installed following the last hard freeze of winter. The purpose is to caprure the queen to minimize the establishment of new colonies in the area. The trap should be located in the furthest location ftom the house because it will attract yellowjackets. It should also be checked regularly to maintain effectiveness. The bottom line is yellowjackets are looking for the sa~e thing we are - food and shelter. And while they can be ben,fi~ial in some situations, if they have taken up residence on your property, they can pose a potential health hazard. Simple steps can reduce the risk of yellowjackets on your property. For homeowners that find a nest on their property, contact the Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District for free inspection and service . • www.ci.hercules.ca.us (lQ Page 32 �http://bikethebridges.kintera.org 25 and 50 mile cycling event hosted by El Cerrito PO, Hercules PO, Martinez PO, and Benicia PO A family-friendly bicycle challenge ride to benefit Special Olympics. Starting and finishing at Waterfront Park, Martinez, the course will consist of two 25 mile loops that will take riders across scenic Carquinez Bridge and the new Benicia Bridge. A support "sag" vehicle will be mobile along the route to assist, support, and encourage cyclists. "Re-fueling" stations along the course will also be available . ./ $40/rider registration fee includes post-ride lunch. Register at http://bikethebridges.kintera.org ./ Reach the $150 fundraising goal and earn a commemorative challenge coin ./ Reach the $250 fundraising goal and earn a challenge coin and jersey •• ,-, •. 8:30am check-in, 9:30am ride! You must wear a helmet! ~ ,,2010 Sgt. Shawn Maples (510)215-4414 #26 Cpl. Ian Baisas (510)799-8260 smaples@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us ibaisas@ci.hercules.ca.us �..... ) . ~. . ..; ~ . THE HERCULEAN '. . ;, 'Advertising Contract r"- .- -.J please complete and return pages I .and 2 of the advertising contract. 1. DESIGN: o o CAMERA- READY color advertisement SUBMIT ADVERTISEMENT on a CD or via e-mail. Ad returned only upon request. 2. UPCOMING ARTICLE SUBMlTl'AL DUE DATES: o o o Summer Friday, May 28,2010 (July publication) Fall Friday, September 24, 2010 (November publication) Spring Friday, January 21, 2011 (March publication) 3. ADVERTISEMENT SIZES AND COST: . Please select one of the following advertisement sizes: 0 Inside-Eighth Page (3 112" W x 2 1/4" H) $ 175.00 0 Inside-Quarter Page (3 112" W x 4 112" H) $250.00 0 Inside-Half Page (7" W x 4 112" H) $325.00 0 Inside Full Page (7" W X 8 3/4" H) $600.00 0 Inside Front/Back Cover Full Page (7" W X 8 3/4" H) $650.00 0 Outside Back Cover Half Page (7" W x 5" H) $700.00 * Hercules Community Non-Profit organizations recognized by the Hercules Community/Library Services Commission will receive a FREE one page ad per calendar year. Increased rates effective July 1, 2009. 4. METHOD OF PAYMENTS: o o Check or money order (please make payable to the City of Hercules) Master Card or Visa (credit card payments must be made in person at City Hall ). As of 7/25/07, per City Council Resolution No. 07-116, processing of credit card payments will include an additional $2.00 per $100 or incremenl thereof. S. .MAIL PAYMENT AND AD TO: City of Hercules III Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 Attention: Herculean Advertising Phone: (510) 245 -6533 Fax: (510) 799-2521 �THE HERCULEAN Advertising Contract PLEASE PRINT NAME/BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION ADDRESS STATE/ZIP CODE STREET PHONE NUMBER FAX NUMBER CONTACT PERSON PHONE RETURN ORGfNAL AD D YES o NO SIGNATURE DATE FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY DATE PAYMENT RECEIVED DATE AD RECEIVED SIGNATURE TITLE �University of the Philippines Concert Chorus is coming to Hercules/Vallejo area! A Day to Remember! Known as the Singing Ambassadors of the Philippines, the University of the Philippines Concert Chorus (UPCC) is once again coming to town to serenade us with their music. Their lively costumes and vast repertoire which includes various Broadway musicals, classical operas, Filipino songs and contemporary pop and rock songs is guaranteed to entertain all ages. This event is being sponsored by the Philippine Cultural and Historical Association (PCHA) and the Fil-Ams of Hercules, jointly with other groups from Vallejo. Date: Sunday, April 18, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. Place: Hogan High School, Vallejo CA Tickets: $20 per person For more information and ticket purchase, please contact: Phone: 510-685-1182 Email: hercules_pcha@yahoo.com HERCULES �H.T.S. Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Geoffrey lavitoria. Agent Insurance Lic . #: OC08703 1327 Sycamore Ave Hercules, CA 94547 Bus: 510-724-1800 Total average savings of $426* Getting to know you and how you drive helps me f ind all the auto discounts you deserve. Like a good neig hbor, State Fa rm is th ere ~ CALL FOR A QUOTE 24/7 ~ State Farm- Excellence of Service since '86 All work done by Owner Free Estimate - Reasonable Rates 799-6699 T he H erculean C i ty of Hercules III Civic Drive H ercu les, C A 94 547 7-day Service PRSRTSTD US. POSTAGE PAID Rodeo,CA Permi( No. 23 ECRWSS POSTAL PAT RON � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/d48e5fe829d98705d0e46af7596cdbca.pdf 8c2c4cd1e54dd8fb3bf4ea3b9016e016 PDF Text Text ,... ,. F �.s"·''.:'' ~~.~ 11 'I '~ . Come check out all the shops, mobile food vendors, and Moschetti Coffee today! Remember Market Hall is also a gathering space for the community too. Visit our bocce ball courts, tot lot, lawn area, and communal fire place! "RePurpose. California artist, Zak Hawthorne repurposed old rebar left on the transit center site to create a new piece of art. Check it out in our Main Hall at Market Hall." Market Hall is 'Open Daily! Additionally the Hercules Certified Farmers Market will join us on Saturdays ONtY from 3:30PM - 7PM during the season, which is May - October. • • �CITY DIRECTORY City Manager City Hall-General Information City Hall Fax Community/Swim Center Parks & Recreation Department Hercules Municipal Utility Hercules Senior Center . Finance Dept/Business License Business/Community Development Public Works & Engineering Inspection Request Line ' Ciry Clerk Police Department Rodeo-Hercules Fire District CITY HALL HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 799-8206 799-8200 799-2521 799-8291 799-8291 799-8285 799-8219 245-6509 245-6529 799-8241 799-8240 799-8215 799-8260 799-4561 City Council 799-8206 Meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. TABLE OF CONTENTS Pedestrian and Vehicle Safety 2 Hercules Officer Honored for Dur Arrests 4 Hercules Police Offer Online Reporting 4 Rodeo Hills Morning News Program 5-6 Grant Funding For Large Projects 6 New Hercules Police Department Employees 7 Pictures from 32nd Annual Cultural Festival 8 Hercules Honored for Water Conservation Efforts 9 Code Compliance Corner 11 Backyard Safety Tips 12 Hercules Police Recognize Volunteers 14 Notice of Increase in Sewer Service Charge 14 Golf Tournament Information 15 More Rain Means More Mosquitoes in 2010 16 2010 Hercules Police Officer Association Arr Contest Winners 17-18 Market Hall Celebrares Grand Opening 20 Kris Valstad, Mayor Ed Balico, Vice Mayor Donald Kuehne Joe Eddy McDonald Joanne Ward Planning Commission 245-6529 Meets the first and third Monday of each month. Sherry McCoy, Chair Myrna L. deVera, Vice Chair Jose Bibal CletiaHart Richard Mitchell Community and Library Services 799-8291 Commission Meets the second Monday of each month Sherry Madfes, Chair Adoria Williams-Weinstein, Vice Chair Han Chen Nicole dela Vega Steve Kirby Jeff Wisniewski Justin Jones For additional information, please visit the City website at www.ci.hercules.ca.us Featured on cover: Representative from Cub Scout Pack #693 carrying American Flag in 2009 4th ofJuly parade �What to Do with the Green Yard Debris Cart? Have you ever wondered what to place in your Green Cart? To reduce garbage and save landfill space, yard waste is collected from residents and businesses in Hercules. Place all organic materials (yard waste) directly into green cart. Please no plastic bags. For more information call: (510) 262-7100 or visit www.recyc1emore.com YES (acceptable items): • • • • • • grass clippings, leaves & flowers weeds, yard trimmings pine needles unpainted wood tree branches (no longer than 3 feet) fruits & vegetables (uncooked) No (unacceptable items): • • • • • plastic bags! garbage rocks, soil, or concrete plastic, metal, paper, or glass pet waste or manure Brought to you by RecycleMore CROCKETTS PREMIER AUTO BODY Provid in g uo. ua lity Service iiln d A ttention t o Detail" sin ce 1 97 ~ 9ClCl San Pablo A~enue, Pinole, CA... 94564 www.crockettsfDremierautobody.com 510.741.9001 Summer2010 ro Page 1 �Beware of Pedestrians If you've ever travelled through Hercules, you've travelled ou San Pablo Avenue. As the major street through central Hercules, it serves thousands of vehicles a day. Now, with the reactivation of activity at Market Hall, more and more pedestrians are walking across the intersection of Sycamore and San Pablo. or alley. When crossing, yield to any pedestrian. • Do not stop in a crosswalk. You will place pedestrians in danger. • Remember, if a pedestrian makes eye contact with you, he or she is ready to cross the street. Yield to the pedestrian. • Allow older pedestrians, disabled Pedestrian traffic has been moderate in pedestrians and young children more this area for years, but it is always good time to cross the street. ro review the proper procedures for Drivers have, a responsibility to wait for vehicles and pedestrians when they come • Blind pedestrians rely on the sound pedestrians to cross and help keep all to a crosswalk. The California Driver of your vehicle to be aware of your travelers safe Handbook is very clear: Pedestrians vehicle's presence, so it is important have the right ofway. This means, that ifyou see a pedestrian that you stop your vehicle within 5 feet of the crosswalk. waiting ro cross the street, or already crossing, you must Drivers of hybrid or electric vehicles need to remain stop. You must then wait for the pedestrian to completely especially aware that the lack of engine noise may lead a cross the street before beginning ro travel again. blind pedestrian to assume there is not a vehicle nearby. At a sroplight, even when the light is green, vehicles must It is always better to avoid an accident, even if it means wait for pedestrians ro cross. Drivers have a responsibility waiting a few extra seconds. And remember, a little patience to ensure the safety of pedestrians. This means that if you can go a long way to keeping pedestrians and vehicle see people in the crosswalk, stop. Take a few extra seconds passengers safe . • to be sure that the pedestrians are safely across the street. If you are behind a car that is stopped, consider that they may be stopped for a pedestrian you are unable to see. On westbound Sycamore, there are two right-hand lanes that turn onto San Pablo. Ifyou are in the outside lane, you should take extra care to look for pedestrians in the crosswalk before completing your turn. If you see a pedestrian in the crosswalk, do not enter the crosswalk. 1 l Another busy crosswalk with many pedestrians is in front of the Hercules Library on Sycamore. Please remember to drive with caution through this area, and always respect the right of way of pedestrians. Please take a few minutes to review with your family information abour pedestrian right of way from the California Driver Handbook: • Always stop for any pedestrian crossing at corners or other crosswalks, even if the crosswalk is in the middle of the block, at corners with or without traffic lights, or whether or not the crosswalks are marked by painted lines. • Do not pass a vehicle that has stopped at a crosswalk. A pedestrian you cannot see may be crossing. • Do not drive on a sidewalk, except to cross it at a driveway www.ci.hercules.ca.us C1ii Page 2 �Happy 10th Anniversary to the Friends of the Hercules Library! The Friends of the Hercules Library was founded in the year 2000 to support the effort to bring a library to our community. We celebrated the grand opening of the Hercules Library in 2006. The Friends now actively support the library by: * Promoting and advocating for the library as a vital community asset * Sponsoring programs at the library for children, teens, and adults * Raising money to enhance the library's services and resources The Friends are proud to announce our donation of$12,000 to buy new books and tnaterials for the Hercules Library in the 2010-11 fiscal year! Visit the Friends Bookstore! * Located inside the Hercules Library at III Civic Drive * Open during library hours until 30 minutes before library closes * Your purchases help fund library collections, services and programs Support Your Library! Join the Friends! * * Only $5 for individuals, $15 for families, and $50 for businesses Become a Benefactor with a $100 membership contribution Metnbers receive a 50% discount on purchases at the Friends Bookstore! PO Box 5492, Hercules, CA 94547 • herculeslibrary@comcast.net • www.herculeslibrary.org �[ Hercules Officer Re£".no.·,r~..I.'~"~ by MAD D High-visibility enforcement remains the cornerstone of successful efforts to reduce drunk driving. The American public supports law enf~rcement agency efforts as they patrol the roads, day in and day out, to protect the public from drunk drivers. 500 guests attended the event, held annually in Sacramento. MADD supports law enforcement agencies nationwide in their efforts to reduce drunk driving fatalities and injuries. Their mission is to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and present underage drinking. MADD supports high-visibility law enforcement crackdowns during high-risk holidays such as Labor Day and New Year's holidays, with satutation and roving patrols and sobriety checkpoints. Traffic Officer Darin Tellez attention to duty has earned him the tide of "DUI King" for the Hercules Police Department - he is one of this year's MADD (Mothers Against Officer Tellez made 26 Drunk Drivers) California Hero Award DUI arrests in 2009. winners. This prestigious award recognizes law Earning him the title of enforcement officers and other ' community In addition, the California Office of Traffic D VI Kffig in Hercules. members who have worked to reduce driving Safety (OTS) in conjunction willi MADD and under the influence and to prevent underage drinking. Law the Contra Costa AVOID DUI coalition, will recognize enforcement officers are selected for the California Hero local law enforc~ment officers for similar efforts. Officer Award based on the number ofD UI arrests in the previous Tellez will also be honored at this event for his participation year. In 2009, Officer Tellez made 26 DUI arrests. in several OTS AVOID DUI campaigns and for having 25 The recipients of the California Hero Awards were honored last April at the 12th Annual MADD California Statewide Law Enforcement & Community Recognition Event. Over or more DUI arrests for the 2009 calendar year. Congratulations Officer Tellez! • Hercules Police Offer Online Reporting In May, the Hercules Police Departtnent began offering online reporting as an option for individuals who needed to file a police report. The system is user-friendly, making it easy for the community to complete a report and save Reporting' at the top of the screen. When you click on the hyperlink, you will be directed to the online reporting system. From there, you can submit a report, file a complaint, or complete a home watch request. time. We encourage all residents to use the online reporting system to report non-emergency events. If you have questions or comments about the system, please contact Commander Tom Dalby at tdalby@ci.hercules.ca.us or the Hercules Police Department at 510-799-8260 . • Online reports can be filed for a variety of events including vacation watch requests, lost or stolen property, vandalism, hit and run collisions, identity theft, harassing phone calls, vehicle burglary, or vehicle tampering. When a report is submitted, it is reviewed by a departtnent Watch Commander, who will assign it ro an officer for follow up. For reports without leads, the report creates a permanent record and could be used for insurance documentation or if a suspect is later identified. In addition to being a technical advancement, the system provides the public with another way to contact the police department at their convenience. Online reporting also has the added benefit of allowing police officers to remain on patrol, rather than in a home or office completing a report, which decreases the response time to emergency calls. "This system not only allows you to document certain crimes and incidents from a computer, at the date and time ofyour choosing; but enables US to gather valuable intelligence which is often helpful in solving cases and responding to trends in criminal activity." -ChiefofPolice Fred Deltorchio The system is easy to access! Just go to the City of Hercules website at www.ci.hercules.ca.us and look for 'Police www.ci.hercules.ca.us {1Q Page 4 �Rodeo Hills Students Show They Aren't Afraid of Public Speaking "Today is Tuesday, June 1, and this is your morning announcement." While this type of announcement is made at schools across the country, this particular intro is different because of the speaker: 4th and 5th grade students at Rodeo Hills Elementary. Morning announcements have become common place for high schools and some middle schools, otten having the Principal or an older student make them over a load speaker. But at Rodeo Hills, these young students, aren't just reading into a microphone, they are broadcasting the announcements live to every classroom. It's More Than a Task, It's a Production Students arrive 45 minutes before school begins, to prepare. There are two reporters and three crew members. The reporters practice the announcements with .t he program director, Ms. Linda Larson, and the crew operates the music, camera, and teleprompter. Students announce birthdays, upcoming events, reading challenge'participants, and even the weather. The announcement ends with a quote of the day and the school pledge. When the program started last March, 61 students auditioned to be a reporter. Each week, new reporters are selected, so a number of students can participate. The camera crew on the other hand, stays the same, except for a few substitutes. "It is a great experience for the children;' says Ms. Larson. "They develop self-confidence, leadership, public speaking skills, and they learn about technology." The 5th graders have even made it their mission to take the program with them to Carquinez Middle SchooL From lett: John Ellis J r., Kaidyn Laughlin, Jessica Feiling, Ms. Linda Larson and Amaranta Quintero. toasting (with water) before the show (not picrnred- Mathew Agbayani) Students Take the Lead Although Ms. Larson provides the script, the students run the show. During one of the morning's rehearsals, there was an odd noise coming from outside the studio. One of the camera crew members quickly said, "I know what that is" and ran out to fix it. Within seconds, the noise had stopped and he informed us that it was feedback from the classroom television. In addition to being problem solvers, students are expected to be self-starters. They know when to rehearse and when to take a break, and when the show is about to start, they are in their places, ready to go, without any instruction from Ms. Larson. When asked what they've learned, even the reporters, only on their second day, have a response. One says speak slowly and another says to make sure you appear how you want when you're in front of the camera, because anyone with the TV on, can see you. From left: Amaranta Quintero and Kaitlyn Laughlin practicing before the 8:30 broadcast. Jessica Feiling monitoring the camera Summer 2010 10 Page 5 Program Designed for Long Term Success The idea for the program came abOut when Ms. Larson visited another elementary school with a similar broadcast. With alittle seed money to purchase the required equipment and a donation from the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) the Morning News quickly became a mainstay. In addition to Ms. Larson overseeing the program, school Librarian Mary Kamkar, 3rd grade teacher, Jeremy Umland and District Technology Coordinator Joshua Wittman, took the charge to acquire the necessary equipment and ensure o Continued on page 6 . �.: . ', o Rodeo Hills continuedfrom page 5 each classroom was able ro get the broadcast. "I cannot emphasize enough their hard work. Ms. Kamkar. Mr. Umland. and Mr. .Wittman spent countless hours ordering the equipment and setting up the cable; says Ms. Larson. """~=...,...~~~~­ Careful thought has also been put into the future of the program. Given budget uncertainties the program can operate as is or can be expanded as funds become available. Additional cameras and the ability to archive the broadcast are both possibilities. Regardless of the equipment. these students have the rools they need ro succeed: a little bit of guidance and a lot of motivation. The next school year is sure to bring bigger and better things both for the broadcast and for the students.• From left: John Ellis Jr. monitors the <teleprompter' and music and Jessica Feiling oversees the camera as a part of the camera crew Big Projects Take Big Money Projects such as the train station. Sycamore Crossings. or the streets around New Town Center require many millions of dollars to construct. In addition ro the time reqUired for planning approvals. environmental analysis and engineering work. many months or even years are required to arrange the fin~cing for large projects such as these. For each project. a financing package must be assembled from a combination of internal funds. which are controlled by Hercules. and external funding sources. Increasingly. these external funding sources are in the form ofgovernment grants. • To apply for a grant. Hercules staff determines whether we are eligible. and whether one of our projects would be attractive to the funding agency. If so. staff then decides to pursue the grant by preparing an application. Some applications are simple. requiring a few days to prepare. bur others can take weeks of work to compile the information required by the granting agency. • To be awarded a grant. the application submitted by Hercules must be selected in a competition with the many other applications submitted by other local governments. Therefore. our project's funding needs must be carefully Government grants are a method by which higher levels selected to closely match the funding agency's requirements. of government directly send funds to lower levels of and our application materials must be carefully tailored to government. for particular purposes. For example. recently. beat the competition. everyone has heard about "stimulus" dollars provided by • If Hercules is successful in being awarded the grant. then the Federal government agencies. Much of this stimulus the money must be spent on the project in particular ways. funding came in the form of grants. There are many other during particular time periods. and with special recordgrants available. such as Federal clean air programs. State keeping. all in accordance with the requirements of the bond proceeds. or regional sales taxes. funding agency. These are the famous "strings attached" by In order for a local government agency to obtain grant the Federal. state and regional funding agencies. More staff funding. it must first find the grant. apply for the grant. be time and effort is required to comply with these restrictions. awarded the grant. and then spend the grant. Each of these and sometimes the restrictions affect how the project is delivered. four steps takes time and effort. • To find sources of grant funding. Hercules staff monirors the hundreds of grant announcements from a range of Federal. state and regional agencies. Each announcement describes the grant's restrictions as to a particular purpose. type of project. or timeframe. Staff also establishes and maintains relationships with their counterparts at the grant-making agencies. so that they are aware of upcoming The time and effort required ro obtain and utilize grant funding is one reason why major projects take so long to begin construction. Staff continues to pursue all types of grants and work closely with various agencies to secure funding for these vital community projects .• grant announcements. www.ci.hercules.ca.us (lol Page 6 �Hercules Police Department Adds To Team In November 2009, the Hercules Police Departm·e nt welcomed new hire Deanna Berry as an Office Assistant II. Deanna states that in her new position she would like "to learn everything I can about this job." While working fulltime, she is attending San Jose State Universiry to pursue her Masters Degree in Library Science. She received her Bachelor's Degree in English from Holy Names College. One day she hopes to achieve her goal of becoming a Cor;ectional Librarian. When she's not working, Deanna enjoys reading true crime and horror, creative writing, restoring her 1967 Chevy Camaro (with the help of her brother and friends, of course) and most especially spending time with her five nieces and nephews, who live in Washington. Also added to the Department last November, was Charles "Chuck" Durley. Clluck, who serves as the department's part-time Information Systems Technician, has the intention of "using my time, talent, and experience to incorporate the use of existing and future information technologies, to improve efficiency, and while doing so, creating an enjoyable and pleasant experience" in his new position. During his spare time, Chuck enjoys electronics, photography, compurers, music including singing, playing instruments, live sound setup and video & music production. Together with his wife of almost 30 years, they have three children, ages 26, 27, and 28. When he's not busy at work, you can find Guillermo wakeboarding, snowboarding; or playing soccer. Also in May, Hercules Police Department welcomed two new police officers, Officer Dan Barazoto and Officer Kenneth McIntosh. Officer Barazoto comes to HPD from the Fairfield Police Department where he served two years. Growing up, he had a passion for law enforcement and operated a successful private investigation firm for almost ten years. He ultimately decided he wanted to achieve his goal of becoming a police officer and enrolled in the Napa Police Academy in 200S. Spending time with his wife and son is what he enjoys the most. However, when he has spare time you might catch him fishing. In his new position, Officer Barazoto would like to work as a K-9 officer. Officer McIntosh first attended the Los Medanos Police Academy in 1995. Due to his commitment and loyalry to his employer at the time, he pur his law enforcement career on hold. Then in 2007, determined to enter law· enforcement, Officer McIntosh re-enrolled in the police academy to become recertified. Upon successfully receiving his recertification, Officer McIntosh was hired as a reserve officer with HPD. During that time, he was also an Operations Manager and Trucking Dispatcher. As a reserve officer, Officer McIntosh's ourstanding skills and abilities were recognized and he was ultimately hired Equipment Maintenance Technician, Guillermo Rocha, as a full time officer. Officer McIntosh states that in his new joined the Department as a part-time employee in May role as a Police Officer, his goal is "to protect and serve the 2010. Guillermo joins HPD with extensive experience of citizens of Hercules." being the jack-of-all trades. When asked what his goal in his new position is, he stated, "to implement advances in Although Officer McIntosh loves all sports, he is a huge fan computer technology to make my job efficient and enjoy- of hockey and the San Jose Sharks. When he's not enjoying able." Aside from working with the Department, Guillermo watching his favorite SPOrt(s), he enjoys family time with has his own business as a refinishing contractor, which he's his wife and their two young daughters. been doing for over 20 years. Not to mention, he continues to volunteer at the Pinole Police Department (his previous Deanna Berry Summer 2010.10. Page 7 Chuck Durley We wish each of them the best as they take this next step in their career and welcome them to the department.• Guillermo Rocha Officer Dan Barazoto Officer Kenneth McIntos.h �· 32nd Annual Cultural Festival �Hercules Honored for Water Conservation On Tuesday, June 8, 2010, Similar water conservation efthe City of Hercules was one. forts will be implemented in of seven organizations who future projects such as Duck received East Bay Municipal Pond Park, Ohlone Dog Park Utility District's first ever Waand the second phase of John terSmart Certification Award. Muir Parkway. EBMUD created the WaterAt Tuesday's short presentaSmart brand to recognize those tion, EBMUD provided each organiza'tions. that seek and organization with a plaque and achieve outstanding water effisummary on how that commuciency. Public Works Director 2010 WaterSm~ Certifi·c ati6n Award Re~ipients nity has saved water. "The City Erwin BlancaHor and Public of Hercules showcases how good Works Superintendent Jeff Brown, received the award on water management can translate ·into big savings that help the City's behalf. both the bottom line and the envitonment;' said David While Hercules practices water conservation throughout Langridge, EBMUD Water Conservation Representative. the community, this particular honor was the result of the Each organization will also be recognized in an upcoming completion of special irrigation measures at Frog Pad Park EBMUD newsletter and will have their name listed in the and John Muir Parkway. These two projects use smart land- EBMUD lobby. scaping design by limiting lawn areas and installing low waThe Blackhawk Home Owners Association, Captain Vineter use plants. The projects also have new central control yards, Castro Valley Sanitary District, Ciry of EI Cerrito, irrigation systems to ensure plants are only watered when City of San Leandro, and the Social Securiry Administraneeded. tion also received the WaterSmart Certification Awards. According to EBMUD estimates, the City of Hercules has Congratulations to the City of Hercules Public Works Desaved·over 16 million gallons of potable water since 2004. partment and the other WaterS mart Award recipients .• �Biking Benefits People of All Ages Hanna Ranch Students met before school and held their own 'Bike to School' event For more than a century, the bicycle has been an important part of the lives of many Americans and people throughout rhe world. Bicycling is not only an environmentally sound form of transportation, it is an excellent form of fitness and recreation. Every May, rhe League of American Bicyclists and the City of Hercules promote National Bike Monrh. One of rhe main events of the month is Bike to Work Day, where individuals are encouraged to leave rheir cars at home and travel to school or work on rheir bike. According to SII.org, more than one million Bay Area residents live wirhin five miles of their workplace and approximately 43,000 use a bicycle as their primary means of getting to work every day. But on Bike to Work Day hundreds of thousands of residents bike to work, many of whom are first time bike commuters.In West County alone, 667 riders visited one of nine eharging stations. For rhe past two years, students from Hanna Ranch have been hostingrheir own event, Bike to School Day. Stu- dents gather at 7:30am at the rounda-bout on Refugio Valley Road. Hanna Ranch Teachers Mr. Steve Kirby and Ms. Lauryn McCreadie lead the way. "Bike to School Day provides us rhe opportunity to discuss bicycle, skateboard, and scooter safety, keeping physically fit, and rhe benefits of alternative transportation;' says Mr. Kirby, who started the event in 2008. "The kids are really excited about this event and parents are very supportive. We hope to continue to increase interest and participation every year." This year, rhe students were even escorted by Hercules Police Officer Dwayne Collard and Police Chief Fred Deltorchio. "A simple trip to school becomes something wonderful on a bicycle;' adds Police Chief Deltorchio. "Thank you Mr. Ki r by.I" Sewer Lateral Ordinance No. 457 effective May 13, 2010 The purposes of this ordinance is (i) to provide for operation and maintenance of the City's sewer system in .a reliable and serviceable condition, (ii) to eliminate or minimize sewage overflows by eliminating or minimizing stoppages and reducing sources of infiltration and inflow into the City's sewer system, (iii) to comply with applicable legal requirements pertaining to rhe City's sewer system and (iv) to protect the public healrh and safety by establishing and providing a mechanism for enforcing performance standards for private sewer laterals that connect or are connected to a City Publi~ Sewer Main. When is a sewer lateral inspection required? • Prior to rhe close of escrow upon a sale or transfer of the house, building or property or other structure • Upon installation of additional plumbingfacilities/ remodel, room addition, etc • Upon repair or replacement of any portion of rhe Building Sewer Lateral How is the process started? All forms and requirements can be found on our website: www.ci.hercules.ca.us under the Departments and Services, Engineering and Public Works Department tab, Sanitary Sewer. The requirement checklist is an excellent reference in getting starred. 1£ you have questions, please call rhe Public Work Department at 510-799-8241. Wherher as a mode of transportation or just for recreation, bicycling is great for people of all ages. To learn more about rhe bicycling and its benefits visit bikeleague.org.• www.ci.hercules.ca.us Clil Page 10 �(}ode- (}o~~oe- (}O'1#l;C/t,- What is a GFI and why do I need it? and interrupts the /low of electricity thereby eliminating What most people refer to as a GFI is actually a G.F.c.r. or the hazard. An unintentional electric path between a ground-fault circuit interrupter. They are now required in source of current and a grounded surface is referred to as and outside new homes wherever there is the possibility of a "ground-fault." Ground-faults occur when current is water intrusion. This includes bathrooms, garages, accessory leaking somewhere and looking for a source to ground. If buildings used as workshops and storage areas (ifa receptacle your body provides a path ro ground for this leakage, you is installed), kitchens, bar sinks, unfinished basements, could be injured, burned, severely shocked, or electrocuted. accessible crawl spaces, outdoor receptacles, laundry rooms, These types of ground faults occur more ofren where water utility rooms, boathouses, and near swimming pools and is involved and can be deadly if the circuit is not protected. hot tubs. In addition, if you do any remodeling work in A carelessly placed hair dryer or electric shaver can quickly these areas, which includes electrical work, you will need to become deadly ifit comes into contact with water and there install Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters in those locations. is no protection. They are generally identified by the test and reset buttons A GFCI is an inexpensive electrical device that, if installed found on the face of the receptacle or they can be installed in household branch circuits, could prevent over two-thirds as Ground Fault Circuit Breakers, which would be found in of the approximately 300 electrocutions still occurring each your electrical panel. year in and around the home. If you do not already have The National Electrical Code defines a Ground Fault Circuit G.F.C.I.'s installed in any of the areas described previously, Interrupter as, "A device intended for the protection of you may be at risk and should consider installing them. personnel that functions to de-energize a circuit or portion thereof within an established period of time when a current to ground exceeds the values established for a class A device." In other words, the device senses that there is a ground-fault If you have questions about how to install or where you should have them installed, please contact the Hercules Building Division at 510-799-8244.• Hercules Market Hall 4000 San Pablo Avenue (located in the parking lot behind the stage and Bocce Ball courts) Summer 2010 f<) Page 11 �Backyard Safety As summer approaches, homeowners need to take time to check their outdoor areas for potential safety hazards. While most people know chat pools are a safety hazard for kids, there are a lot more chings to watch out for in your bad,yard, like barbeques and grills, lawn equipment and toys. Local building codes require childproof fences and gates around pools, so make sure you are in compliance. These low to no cost steps can help to keep your family and friends safe in che future: • Practice constant, adult supervision around any body of water, including pools and spas. • If you're considering a swimming pool purchase, contact your local Building Division first to determine exactly what permits are needed and ocher requirements. • In-ground and above-ground pools, including inflatable pools holding more chan 24 inches of water, must be surrounded by a fence or other barrier at least six~y inches high. Any gates in the fence must be self-closing and selflatching. • Be sure chat the fence cannot be scaled for entry and keep items away from the fence that could be used to scale che fence or unlatch the gate. • Designate che grilling area a "no play zone" and keep kids and pets away until grill equipment is completely cool. • Check propane cylinder hoses for leaks before use. • po not move hot grills. • Never add charcoal starter fluid when coals or kindling have already been ignited, and never use any flammable or combustible liquid ocher than charcoal starter fluid to get a fire going. BBQs are great for the summer, but make sure pets and kids are clear of the area and always keep a fire extinguisher nearby • Dispose of charcoal properly, keeping ash containers outside and away from combustible construction. .Place che grill away from siding, deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches. • Hercules Fire Code prohibits the use of charcoal and gas grills and ocher open burning devices on combustible porches or wichin 10 feet of combustible construction. There are exceptions for one and two family homes and where bUildings and porches are protected by an automatic sprinkler system. • Always have a multi-purpose fire extinguisher available. • Don't leave toys, tools and equipment in the yard. • Reserve a spot on the wall or fence near the pool for lifesaving devices. • Keep steps, sidewalks and patios in good repair. • A common safety hazard occurs when porches and decks are nailed to buildings racher than being attached wich che proper anchors or bolts. Nails are a poor method for attaching exterior porches and decks because they work their way loose over time. • Check all swings, slides, playhouses and other Structures for sharp objects, rusty metal pieces, breaks or weakened sUppOrt pieces. • Remove all standing water chat may become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. If you have questions about any of these tips or other backyard safety concerns, please call che Hercules Building Division at 510-799-8244. Make sure pool fences are securely locked and remove any objects that could be used to climb over the fence to keep your family safe Have a safe and fun summer! www.ci.hercules.ca.us 00 Page 12 �FALL 2010 HERCULES CITYWIDE GARAGE SALES A Benefit for the Hercules Sister City Association's Youth A m bassador Program Saturday, September 25,2010 8 a.m. - 3 p .m. Cleaning out your house for the Annual Cleanup Doyon November 20th ? Do you have items you could sell? Then register for the Fall 2010 Hercules CityWide Garage Sales event. Co-sponsored by the City of Hercules and the Hercules Sister City Association (HSCA) to support the Youth Ambassador Program, this event encourages the re-use and recyciing of unwonted items. Clean out your closets, enjoy the opportunity to get acquainted with neighbors, build community trust, and promote good will locally and globally. The registration fe e to list your home on a current mop of the City of Hercules is only $20. Shortly after the registration deadline, as a c onfirmation of the receipt of your registration, you w ill be moiled a list of hints to guide you for a successful sale, and a sig n to display at your home showing that you are an official participant in the event. HSCA w ill provide event advertising in publications (both printed and on-line) that cover a large geographical area around Hercules. The event is 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 25, 2010. However, you may choose to start or end earlier on Saturday or also conduct sales on Sunday. All o f the money you make from the sale of your items is yours to keep. Maps listing registered addresses w ill be available for sale to prospective buyers for 25 cents each starting at 8 a.m. on the day of the event outside on the parking lot side o f th e Hercules Public Library at 109 Civic Drive (off Sycamore Avenue). Rain or shine, the event will be held. Should questions arise about this event, call 510-724-7063. Additional registration form s may be downloaded from th e HSCA website at http://tsushima.home.comcast.net, where you can also read more about the Hercules Sister City Association. REGISTRATION FORM Registra tion Deadline: friday, September 10 2010 Name: _ _ __ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ ___ Phone: ( Mailing address: _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ Address of Garage Sale (if different): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ __ _ Send this completed registrotion form to: Hercules Sister City Association P.O. Box 5092, Hercules, CA 94547-5092 Include your payment of $20 (check should be payable to HSCA) �r I Hercules Police Recognize Volunteers During National Volunteer Week this year, HPD honored its dedicated volunteers with a recognition dinner attended by Chief Deitorchio, Commander Goswick, Sgr. Rodriguez and other HPD personnel. Our committed volunteers not only help the department with office work, they also assist us in OUf Hercules Police Department Volunteers, from left, James "Kimo" McCabe, Raquel Hnssey, Kin Kin Sandhu, Liz Lonsdale, Father Larry Young. Nor: pictured: Reverend John Wright community efforts such as the Citizen's Academy, Emergency Preparedeness, Cultural Festival and many other events we host or attend. Our volunteers, including James "Kimo· McCabe, Kin Kin Sandhu, and Raquel Hussey, have all been with HPD for well over 5 years. Also honored at the dinner were HPD's Chaplains - Father Larry Young, Reverend John Wright, and Minister Liz Lonsdale for volunteering theit time and efforts providing spiritual and emotional support to all members of the Department, their families and members of the public. Our devoted volunteers bring their experience and skills to enhance the services provided by HPD. Volunteers greatly enhance the Department's ability ro serve the community by providing services that allow police staff to focus their attention on other critical areas of law enforcement. ' They work to make our community a safer place in which to live, "Improving the Quality of Life". Thank you all for your hard work! If you would like to volunteer, you must be at least 18 years or older, have a valid California driver's license, complete a simple volunteer application, pass a required background check, and attend any required training. For more information on volunteering with the Hetcules Police Department, contact Gaema Obenchain at gobenchain@ ci.hercules.ca.us or 510-799-8263 .• Corrected Notice of Increase in Sewer Service Charge On April 28, 2009, following a duly noticed and conducted public hearing, the City Council of the City of Hercules adopted Resolution No. 09-070 increasing the sewer service charge by $2.00 per month per year successively for eight (8) years (2009/2010) through (2016/2017). Resolution No. 09-070 also provided that the sewer service charge be increased by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), All Urban Consumers, All Items, fur the San Francisco Bay Area through and including Fiscal Year 20 13/ 20 14. Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Hercules has incteased the sewer service charge as previously scheduled by the increase in Resolution #09-070 and the cpr. The annual CPI increase for the year ending December 2009 is 2.6%. The monthly sewer service charge for a single family residential dwelling unit will increase in the 2010/2011 fiscal year from $40.00 to $43.04 per month. Rates for other land use will increase proportionally. Questions regarding this notice may be directed to the City of Hercules, 111 Civic Drive, Hercules, CA 94547, (510) 799-8241, www.ci.hercules.ca.us. Duck Pond Park Groundbreaking /Join us as we celebrate the next step 'jor another great park in Hercules. ' Monday, July 12, 2010 10:00am 1100 Sycamore Ave. (Near City Corp Yard) ~\ '. " Fqp tJetails,rvisit , . h .J, ' [ WtVW.tk ' ercu eS.ca.us www.ci.hetcules.ca.us Gil Page 14 �THE CITY OF HERCULES & HERCULES FITNESS 2010 Marshmallow Triathlon �More Rain Means More Mosquitoes in 2010 By Nola Woods, Community Affoirs Representative Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District 2010 is quickly going down on record as one of the wettest years in recent memory. And like it or not, the longer the rainy season, the more mosquitoes we are likely to see this year. That's the word from the Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District. "The late rains will extend the season for Western Treehole Mosquitoes and ' create additional breeding habitats for the typical carriers of West Nile Virus," says the District's Entomologist Steve Schutz, PhD. All mosquitoes must start their lives in standing water, and just two tablespoons of water can support up to 300 developing mosquitoes. So the more rain that falls on Contra Costa County, the more possible locations where mosquitoes can lay their eggs. The female Western Treehole Mosquito, Aedes sierrensis, most commonly lays her eggs along the rim of the holes that can develop in older trees. When rainwater fills the cavities, the eggs develop into young mosquitoes, /lying away as the weather warms. With each subsequent period of rain followed by warm we'ather, the process repeats itself. Canine Heartworm disease. Due to this year's late rain, District inspectors expect to find these mosquitoes in Contra Costa County well into the summer months and possibly even into the early fall. The District recommends pet owners take proper precautions to protect man's best friend and reduce the likelihood of these mosquitoes by filling the tree holes with an absorbent material to soak up the water or work with an arbotist to have the holes removed. Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District provides free services to residents to fight mosquitoes and ocher local pests ing the risk of WNY, because anyone of any age is at risk of this mosquitoWhile the Western Treehole Mosqui- borne illness, especially those with a to typically stays very close to where it . compromised immune system. WNV emerged as an adult, the mosquitoes is a disease that can leave people with low level infections, feeling as if they have a strong case of the /lu. In more aggressive cases, WNV Can create brain in/lammation and can be fatal, so prevention is key. Dumping standing water where mosquitoes can lay their eggs and wearing repellent when mosquitoes are present near sunrise and sunset are important ways to preventWNY. The Western Treehole Mosquito, which develop in holes in older trees, is a primary carrier of Canine Heartworm disease. This aggressive black and white, day- most commonly associated with West biting mosquito is a nuisance to hu- Nile Virus (WNV) have /light range mans, but a health threat to animals as long as five miles, so one neighbor's because it is the primary carrier of mosquito problem creates a problem for an entire neighborhood. WNV transmitting mosquitoes, Culex pipiens and Culex tarsalis, can lay their eggs in many different locations containing srill water. This includes cans, buckets, sedentary fountains, unfiltered ponds, neglected swimming pools, discarded tires, the catch plate on /lower pots and any other item that can hold approximately two tablespoons of water or Wear repellent neaf sunrise and sunset and more. Dumping or draining standing when mosquitoes are most present to avoid is a very important step in reducwater bites The fact of the matter is Contra Costa Counry is home to 23 different kinds of mosquitoes. Some pose a risk to animals, others pose a health threat to humans. But we all play an important role in reducing the risk by dumping out standing water where mosquitoes can develop, reporting neglected swimming pools to the District for inspection, and contacting the District for more information on the free services available to counry residents to fight mosquitoes and other diseasetransmitting animals and insects of Contra Costa County. For more information, please contact Nola Woods at 925-771-6158 or nwoods@ccmvcd.net.• www.ci.hercules.ca.us Clil Page 16 �Congratulations to the 2010 1st Place Winners 1st Place: 5-7 Age Group: Jessica Lim, top left 8-11 Age Group: Brianna IIIan, left, Victoria Reyes, lower left, & Danielle Soza, bottom left High School Group: Talela Allen, above Ijf) <i'" r.{ pprtl.l o1 cd; (0( ' 1 ."" --,,.:..~. 2nd Place: 5-7 Age Group: Sophia Castro, below 8-11 Age Groups: Andrea Gomez, right, Justin Xiao,for right, & Rio Mabbayad, above center High School Group: Aizelle Adap, above right 2nd Place Winners �HPOA Art Contest Winners ~o~'~"'the t.~YIiI' 3rd Place Winners 3rd Place: 5-7 Age Group: Jayna Lorenzo, above Dt::===:~====~~~:=18-11 Age Group: Cole Perez, below center, James Spilman, above left, and Aaron Tam, below right High School Group: Laron Cook, below left 2nd Place Winners Thank You to Our Sponsors: City of Hercules, Outback Steakhouse Aaron Brothers, A&D Towing, Olivers Towing, S&S Towing, S&S RV Restoration and Repair, Tallerico Family, Van Putten Foundation Accurate Auto Body & Repair, Carol White, Farmers Insurance . �Explorers and benefit the local educational, music and sports programs of schools in Herlcule:s l FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1,2010 *Register FRANKLIN CANYON before GOLF COURSE 13,2010 & Highway 4,Hercules,CA -,-. pay $90.00 per Individual Players $100.00 fee* golfer! Deadline to register is September 24, 2010 Player Fee Includes: Round of golf, cart, range balls, drink tickets, lunch, dinner & players gift bag 12:30p.m. 4 Person Shotgun Scramble Start 5:30p.m. No Host Bar, Refreshments 6:00p.m. Dinner, Raffle Prize Drawing & Awards Pick up applications at the Hercules Community Center located at: 2001 Refugio Valley Road or online at: www.ci.hercules.ca.us Contact Mindy Niualiku at 510-799-8230 for more information �Market Hall Celebrates Grand Opening grill meats from Shaw's Texas BBQ, hot dogs by Black Diamond Dogs. and fresh selections from Mary's Roasted Corn. Refreshing treats from Gelateria Naia and Rainbow Italian Ice kept evetyone cool on the warm spring day. Located near the playgrounds, customers can enjoy Moschetti Coffee everyday and have the option of picking up their morning cup oOoe using the shop's drive through Thousands of revelers celebrated the opening ofMarket Hall on Saturday, May 1. A new concept Clor a " mayabl e" community retail and gathering space. Market Hall brings a unique mix of mobile food dining, retail. and recreation uses to the heart of Hercules at the corner of San Pablo and Sycamore Avenues. To kick off the festivities at the ribbon cutting ceremony. Group of girls enjoying a snack at the recently opened Market Hall the City Council and Chamber of Commerce presented the Market Hall development window. team, The Red Barn Co. with a plaque to commemorate the In addition to great food, visitors to Market Hall can shop special occasion. "Its very exciting to share this amazing day at several new retail stores including women's apparel by My with everyone and to see people enjoy the amenities. We Sister's Closet, flowers by D'Lorenza, eco and handcrafted hope Market Hall becomes a place for the community to specialty gifts by Masala, women's embellishments by Fashgather on a daily basis," said Tom Weigel. President of The ion Accessories, and succulents and garden accessories by Garden Hortica. ToyBox is a toy store that kids of all ages Red Barn Co. will want to explore. Dynamic City Skate Shop and ApparThtoughout the day, people enjoyed musical performances by swing band Stompy Jones and reggae group Native El- el opened a second location at Market Hall, in addition to ements. Children had fun with face painting, balloon art, their srore on the Waterfront. This new location also carries cowgirl lasso tricks, and magicians. Prizes were awarded to women's urban apparel and accessories. children at a coloring contest and one lucky person won the new Apple iPad! Fun and entertainment for people in the community is one of the main reasons behind Market Hall. Market Hall proVides rotating food vendor choices in one central location in Hercules. On opening day customers tasted new culinary delights by mobile vendors like Korean BBQ by Seoul onWheels, Caribbean bites from Get Jerked, savory Mexican food by Sabor a Mexico, hot off the .. i·::·::·::·'%·::·::·::·::·::·::·::·::·::·::·::·::·'%·::·::·::·'I·::·::·'I"::~ ~ ~ ~ hfI~. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ < Skate Shop ~l rfi';yu, .... 2150 Railroad AileP: 510.741.8533I1F: 5103563878 ,. Skate & Apparel I,. Market Hall- 4000 San Pablo Ave P: 510.964.0082 ~ ~ .~ u ~7 Hercules, CA 94547 www.dynamiccityonline.com lfinfo@dynamiccityo.com ~ Throughout Market Hall visitors will find old materials repurposed into beautiful custom art pieces handcrafted by California artisans such as at the Giving Grove. where old parking meters have been turned into opportunities to contribute your spare change to the charities of your choice. From Farmers Market on Saturdays, bocce ball courts. a performance stage, a fireplace, a tot lor, complinlentary Wi-Fi, to plenty of outdoor seating, Market Hall is sure to be the place for the community to gather and enjoy.• Serious Injury • Auto Accident ';~ Donald E. Patterson ~ Attorney at Law ~ ~ , ~ ~. I~ ~ ~ ~ .~ ~.'&•.i..'&.'&.A•.i.•.i.•.i.•.i.•.i.•.I.1..'&•.i.•.i..'&•.i..'&•.i.•.i.•.i.•.i.•.i.•.i.•.i..~ Plaza Two. Hilltop Office Park 3260 Blume Drive, Suite 410 Richmond FREE CONSULTATION 510-262-2120 www.ci.hercules.ca.us GQ Page 20 �City of Hercules Health, Safety & W"ellness Faire Connecting Families With A Community of People That Care Saturday, August 28, 2010 9:30 am-noon Hercules City Hall The City of Hercules will host a Health, Safety and Wellness Fair to connect residents with the professionals in our community and Contra Costa County. These are just few of the topics to be Seniors addressed: • Health Care • Nutrition/ Fitness • Financial Management • Senior Housing • Meals on Wheels • Contra Costa County on Aging • Emergency Preparedness • Adolescent Development Young Families Youth Young Adults �CITY OF HERCULES .---.'~ Advertising Contract .. - --- Please complete and return pages I and 2 of the advertising contract. DESIGN: o CAMERA-READY color advertisement o SUBMIT ADVERTISEMENT on a CD or via e-mail. Ad returned only upon request. UPCOMING ARTICLE SUBMITTAL DUE DATES: 0 Fall Activity Guide Friday, June 25, 2010 (August publication) 0 Fall Herculean Friday, September 24, 2010 (November publication) 0 Winter Activity Guide Friday, October 22,2010 (December publication) 0 Spring Herculean Friday, January 21, 2011 (March pUblication) 0 Summer Activity Guide Friday, February 25,2011 (April pUblication) ADVERTISEMENT SIZES AND COST: Please select one of the following advertisement sizes: 0 Inside-Eighth Page (3 112" W x 2 114" H) $175.00 0 Inside-Quarter Page (3 112" W x 4 112" H) $250.00 0 Inside-Half Page (7" W x 4 112" H) $325.00 0 Inside Full .P age (7" W X 8 3/4" H) $600.00 0 Inside Front/Back Cover Full Page (7" W X 8 3/4" H) $650.00 0 Outside Back Cover Half Page (7" W x 5" H) $700.00 * For a limited time only, advertise in the Parks and Recreation Guide and receive a 20% discount. METHOD OF PAYMENTS: Check or money order (please make payable to the City of Hercules) Master Card or Visa (credit card payments must be made in person at City Hall ). As of 7/25/07, per City Council Resolution No. 07-116, processing of credit card payments will include an additional $2.00 per $100 or increment thereof. MAIL PAYMENT AND AD TO: Hercules Advertising, 111 Civic Drive, Hercules, CA 94547 Phone: (510) 245-6533 Fax: (510) 799-2521 Email: mharrington@ci.hercules.ca.us �CITY OF HERCULES Advertising Contract PLEASE PRINT NAME/BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION ADDRESS STREET STATE/ZIP CODE PHONE NUMBER FAX NUMBER CONTACT PERSON PHONE RETURN ORGINAL AD D YES o NO SIGNATURE DATE FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY DATE PAYMENT RECEIVED DATE AD RECEIVED SIGNATURE TITLE �Excellent neighborhood, nestled in the HEIGHTS by Refugio Valley. Spacious floorllian with over 2500 sq. ft. living space, complete privacy in the bacyard with the view of the hills, th ree car attached garage, ti le roof, four bedrooms and three 1/2 baths, vaulted ceiling with separate dining area, receiving area, family room with fireplace, and spacious kitchen. Call Rose now for more details. Good location, two bedrooms and two baths, large lot with storage roo m, fi replace in the family room , minutes away to St. Patrick Cathrolic school. One car attached garage with nice front yard. This is a great deal and will not last! Hurry, ca ll Rose now for more delails. Fantastic buy in the Coventry by the Bay. This home offers over 2800 sq. ft. living space, tri-level with oversize and updated masterbath, two master suites, two fu ll bedroom and three 1/2 baths. Fireplace in the family room, sepa rate formal receiving room, family room, and spacious kitchen. This wonderful home is waiting to be your own. Call Rose now for private showing. HOMES WE RECENTLY PARTICIPATED: • 530 Black Walnut, Hercules SOLD at $530,000 = INVESTOR OWNED SOLOat $452,000 = SHORT SALE • 294 Titan Way, Hercules • 216 Sunset, Hercules • 3012 Front St, Hercules 17 Glewnwood, Hercules 136 Cardoza, Hercules 1896 Lupine, Hercules SOLO at $200,000 = REO/BANK OWNED SOLD at $400,000 = SHORT SALE SOLD at $95,000 = SHORT SALE SOLD at $265,000 = SHORT SALE SOLOat $250,000 = REO/BANK OWNED Better than a model home. Th is house has everthi ng! Gorgeous entrance with natural stones-quality laminated floorings, costumized kitchen countertops, upgraded gas stove, tile backsplash in the kitchen, new plantation shutters, fireplace in the family room with upgrade fireplace surround , designer light fixtures , beautiful master bathroom with upgraded tile cQuntertops and bu llnose edging , sun ken tub, and much more!!! This is an EXCELLENT BUY! Excellent condition with three bedrooms and two full baths. Spacious floorplan, laminated flooring, and a bonus Florida room (with perm it), minutes away to freeway access and restaurants. Great investment! �HYDRA TECH Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Geoffrey Lavitoria, Agent Insurance Lic. #: OC08703 1327 Sycamore Ave Hercules. CA 94547 Bus: 510-724-1800 Total average savings of $426* Getting to know you and how you drive helps me find all the auto discounts you deserve. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there ~ CALL FOR A QUOTE 24/l ~StateFarm' 'A\'O lage amualpe:~IdS1Ning,bc-sed (l'l (lllOt'«lal2OOB~ of new!»r~l....mreportedsal1l)JS hyswitiling to Stale falllt State Farm Mutual AutomObile lIlsuiaitce ComPOO)". State FafllllaOOmnity ComparlY. BI()OOlingtoo. IL '. Excellent Services since '86 All work done by Owner 3 areas $119 - $35 Stairway - $30jroom 799-6699 FREE Estimate .- The Herculean City of Hercules 111 Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 PRSRTSTD US. POSTAGE PAID Rodeo,CA Permit No. 23 . ECRWSS POSTAL PATRON I- � https://herculeshistory.org/files/original/63034b0a167a6f80c05a095aaef1f4a9.pdf 48cd1afc3449f0121df0b3582b625580 PDF Text Text �~-----------------------------.~~ - ----------------------~ o .City Of Hercules (/~OYi4~ Par(<\s and •cooKing ClasS .~N~S~ ~ Recreatjo~ .BellYdance ~ .'T.Y·C· .zum~ .Wee ACtiVities . Group Lessons •Individual Lessons .Aqua Tot Lessons .swim Teams Youth •Before 0/ After SChool Childcare •summer Camps We offer these programs and much more! For more info visit us In-Person: 2001 Refugio Valley Rd Online: www.ci .hercules.ca .us Or Call: (510) 799-8291 �1 CITY DIRECTORY City Manager City Hall-General Information City Hall Fax Community/Swim Center Parks & Recreation Department Hercules Municipal Utility Hercules Senior Center Finance Dept/Business License Business/Community Development Public Works & Engineering Inspection Request Line City Clerk Police Department CITY HALL HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Rodeo-Hercules Fire District 799-8206 799-8200 799-2521 799-8291 799-8291 799-8285 799-8219 245-6509 245-6529 799-8241 799-8240 799-8215 799-8260 799-4561 City Council 799-8206 Meets the second andfourth Tuesday ofeach month. TABLE OF CONTENTS 2011 Officer of the Year 1 Black History Month 2 New Fire Chieffor Rodeo/Hercules 3 Hercules Employee Retires After 27 Years 4 Coat Drive Businesses Honored 4 The Treasure Box Brings Food for Families 5 MADD Award Presented to Hercules Officer 6 Future of Redevelopment 7 Code Compliance Corner 8 Holiday Lighting Reminder 8 City's Grim Financial Ourlook 9 Emerging Diseases of Tomorrow 10 Make Way For Street Sweepers 11 Reconciliation Program Seeks Justice 12 Hercules Begins Environmental Study for Wastewater Treatment Plant l3 City Seeks Volunteers for Commissions 15 California Tackles Distracted Driving 15 Joanne Ward, Mayor Myrna de Vera, Vice Mayor John Delgado Donald Kuehne Vacant Planning Commission 245-6529 Meets the first and third Monday ofeach month. Sherry McCoy, Chair Jose Bibal Mike Bowermaster Cletia Hart Richard Mitchell Community and Library Services Commission 799-8291 Meets the second Monday ofeach month Sherry Madfes, Chair Adoria Williams-Weinstein, Vice Chair Han Chen Nicole dela Vega Steve Kirby J effWisniewski Justin Jones For additional information, please visit the City website at www.ci.hercules.ca.us Featured on cover: Featured dancer from the Grown Women Dance Collective performing during the 2010 Black History Month Art Exhibit Image Courtesy of Wing Lee �2010 Officer of the Year Corporal Ian Baisas was named and recognized as Police service in preventing juvenile delinquency. To stay involved Officer of the Year for 2010 at the annual crab feed held with the schools in our community, Corporal Baisas played on January 29th, hosted by the Pinole-Hercules Exchange a key role in the Hercules Police Officers Association Art Club. Corporal Baisas was born Competition that involved ALL in the Philippines and was raised the schools in Hercules. He is also in New York and Daly City. He a member of the Special Response graduated from the New York Team and recently completed a two week SWAT school in Stockton, Military Academy in 1982 and CA. Currendy assigned to the from the California Fish and Game Patrol Division, his duties include Basic Police Academy at Napa the tole of Field Training Officer Valley College in 1996. A year later, and a mentor for new officers. As he graduated from the Federal Law and Enforcement Training Center part of the police depactment's bicycle patrol team, Corporal Baisas in Glynn County, Georgia. While working full time, Corporal Baisas also works with members of other also completed coursework and police departments to coordinate Corporal Ian Baisas was selected .by his' the "Bike the Bridges" fundraising received his Bachelor ofArts Degree peers as the 2010 Officer of the Year event that recendy raised over in Management from Saint Mary's $62,000 for Special Olympics in Contra Costa County. College in 2007. Corporal Baisas has been with the Hercules Police Department for 12 years and within this time has served as a School Resource Officer at Hercules Middle High School from 2006 to 2008 and received a Certificate of Recognition from the California State Assembly for his outstanding Corporal Baisas "is a major asset to the Hercules Police Department and the citizens of Hercules." As noted by his peers, "his enthusiasm and dedication is second to none and he is willing to go the extra mile to ensure the quality of service is given".• ~ CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE a premier community college right in your backyard CONTRA COSTA COI.I.EGE THANKS I-IERCUI.ES COMMUNITY ~OR SUPPORTING MEASURE A CCC IS READY TO HELP REBUILD AMERICA BY ••• Providing Quality Education Transfer Opportunities to 4-year Institutions Career Technical Training Job Development Affordable Tuition "THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR TODAY'S ECONOMY." �Art Exhibit Focuses on Black History Last month, the Hercules Chamber of Commerce, MACMO and City of Hercules hosted the City's first ever Black History Month Art Exhibit titled "History, Herstory, My People." The Exhibit featured original portrait artwork from local artist, b jAXON and numerous special events including a book signing, documentary screening and a rwo self improvement presentations. I. People came from all over the Bay Area to see the exhibit and participate in the festivities. After hearing about the event, artist Breigh Kaanoi dtove to Hercules opening night to have her arrwork featured. One of the highlights of the Exhibit was a poetry slam on Monday night, where Artisr b jAXON spearheaded rhe fim ever Black History Month Art Exhibit utilizing many of his own portrait art pieces students from the Hercules High School African American Student Union read their own poetry, some of which were created specifically for the exhibit. Another highlight was the opening Hercules Chamber of Commerce mixer which brought in the business community to see the exhibit and previewed the many special events taking place. Bay Area residents came from aU over to enjoy the art exhibit and the many speciaJ events including a Hercules Chamber Mixer , The exhibit was so successful, Mr. jAXON was invited to showcase his work at I've Been Framed in downtown Martinez through the end of February. Special thanks to him for sharing his passion with the Hercules community and to all exhibit participants and sponsors.• . A Unique Listening Experience to Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month L Join us at Refugio Valley Park Every Saturday in April 2:00pm to 7:00pm April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Bring your picnic, blanket or bbq and enjoy the park Call 510-799-8200 for more info Each event is weather permitting of Hercules and· Muzick Comm'unication Arts �New Fire Chief Comes to Hercules The Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District welcomed Fire Chief Charles Hanley last November. Chief Hanley was chosen over a field of highly qualified candidates recruited by the National Executive Search Firm, Avery & Associates. Chief Hanley was previously the Deputy Chief of the Santa Rosa Fire Department where he worked for 27 years, advancing through the ranks of the organization. Prior to his time'with Santa Rosa, he was a firefighter and engineer with the California Department of Forestry (now CALFIRE). Chief Hanley has a Masters Degree from Cal State Long Beach, a Bachelor in Public Administration from the University of San Francisco and an Associate of Science Degree from Santa Rosa Junior College. His professional accomplishments include the addition of fire companies to the Santa Rosa Fire Department, development of a fire training center, development of the City of Santa Rosa Emergency Plan, successful grant award and administration, serving as President of the Marin/Sonoma Training Officers, Emergency Management Coordinator, participation on federal incident management teams and serving as a FEMA Urban Search Rescue Task Force Safety Officer. He is also an accomplished master instructor and adjunct faculty member at Santa .Rosa Junior College. Chief Hanley is married with three children. A badge pinning ceremony was held December 2 at Hercules City Hall which was attended by the Chief's family, local agency Fire Chiefs, representatives from the City of Hercules and members of the District's Board and personnel. The Rodeo Hercules Fire District and City of Hercules look forward to with Chief Hanley.• From left to right: Retired Pinole Fire Chief)im Parrott, retired RHFD ChiefAlan Biagi, new RHFD Chief Charles Hanley and Contra Costa County Fire Chief Daryl Louder JOHN SHERMAN MILLS, JR. SYLVIA VILLA-SERRANO CITIZEN OF T HE YEAR WOMAN OF THE YEAR IAN BAlSAS CAPTAlN DARREN JOHNSON POLICE OFFICER. OF THE YEAR. FWEF IGHTEItOF THE YEAR MELISSA CAMILLE OLIVA YOUTH Of THE YEAR ~'T~C~::t -J) LA STRADA LYNNE DIRK EDUCATOR. Of TH E YEAR BUS INESS OF TH E YEAR YUEMING WANG YOUl'H OF TH E YEAR HERCULES LIONS CLUB SPECIAL RECOGNITION 2011 HERCULES CHAMBER AWARDS DINNER HERCULES COMMUNITY CENTER 2001 REFUGIO VALLEY ROAD , HERCULES' $35 . MARCH 19, 2011 . SATURDAY:: 6:00 P.M, • CALL (510) 741-7945 FOR TICKETS �l Dedicated Hercules Employee Retires After 27 Years of Service After 27 years of service with the City of Hercules, Recreation Program Manager Marsha Reynolds recently retired from City service. Marsha began her long career in Hercules as a part-time Tiny Tot teacher. Over the years, her strong work ethic and positive leadership style led her ro multiple promotions including becoming a Tiny Tots Coordinator, Recreation Supervisor and Recreation Manager. For the last seven years, Marsha has supervised the Ciry's three child care sites and seniot center programs. She also served as the Project Manager for the Hercules Library, overseeing the fundraising, grant administration and construction. Besides sharing her wisdom and experience with Othel; staff, Marsha was always on top of State licensing requirements, ensuring our child care sites were standards Marsha Reynolds (bottom right) served in the Parks and Recreation Department for 27 years, her wisdom, friendship and commitment to improving Hercules will be missed and keeping up with emerging trends. Marsha constantly looked for ways to improve programs to better serve the ever-changing needs of the communiry. Marsha also worked to increase wages for childcare staff, many of whom are often underpaid, in an e/fort to attract and retain qualified employees. According to Greg Dwyer, long time Recreation Program Manager, "Marsha was always willing to assisr someone or work wherever she was needed. Her kindness, knowledge, generosity and great cooking will surely be missed:' Marsha Reynolds (center) with childcare coordinators, Claudia Vega (left) and Gwen Windham (right) The entire City of Hercules family would like to thank Marsha for her dedicated service to the City and personal friendship with us. We wish her all the best in the future .• Coat Drive Businesses Honored By Council On February 8, 20 II, the Hercules City Council honored the participants of rhe 20 I 0 One Warm Coat Drive. Several businesses and organizations contributed to the success of the program and on Tuesday, Council thanked each participant with a certificate. The Bay Area Rescue Mission, where the items were donated, has also reported that many of the items have already been distributed to those in need. Over 200 coats, hats, scarves, gloves and other warm apparel items were collected and donated by Herculeans in January. ill addition to the warm apparel, new socks and underwear were also collected. The Bay Area Rescue Mission has been caring for the poor and impoverished in West Contra Costa County for over 40 years. Thank you to the following businesses and individuals for your dedication to the 2010 One Warm Coat Drive: Big Lots, Broadway Rhythm Dance Company, Dynamic City Skate Shop, Dynamic City Apparel, Hercules Chamber of Commerce, Hercules Fitness Center, Hercules Wellness Center, and Sycamore Hills by the Bay. And most importantly, thank you to the Hercules community, for your generosiry and kindness.• BAY AREA RESCUE MISSION Changing Lives for a Brighter rom(Jrrow www.ci.hercules.ca.us (lQ Page 4 �The Treasure Box - A Solution to the High Cost of Feeding Today's Family Treasure Box also offers a breakfast box, vegetarian friendly box, hearty meat protein box, and quick & healthy meal box, for the same low price of $32 per box. The menu changes monthly, so interested families should visit thetreasurebox. illg' to check out the current menu, as well as other pick-up locations throughout the Bay Area. The order date and pick up schedule is also posted below for quick reference. The Treasure Box contains close to 25lbs of high quality, frozen foods including chicken, pork, beef or seafood, in addition to vegetables, side dishes and a dessert. The Treasure Boxes can be ordered online and picked up at the Hercules Senior Center once a month. Cash payments are accepted at the Senior Center from 1-3pm .on Mondays and 9am-12pm on Thursdays. There are no restrictions, conditions, coupons or qualifications needed to order one or more Tre.asure Boxes. "Even though the Senior Center is a distribution point, this program is not just for seniors. It is for any individual or family that wants or needs affordable, nurritious food;' says Bewley. A recession is a difficult time for everyone and it can be challenging to figure out where to cut costs and stretch finances. A family's gtocery bill can put them over budget in no time, especially as the cost of food continues to rise. The Treasure Box has developed a solurion to the high cost of feeding today's family. Anyone can purchase a Treasure Box for the low rate of $32 for their family or someone they know. Whether you are on a fixed income, our ofwork, or just looking to cur costs, The Treasure Box is a valuable ptogram that can offer families or individuals a world of savings. Bewley adds, "If it isn't what you're looking for I bet you know someone it can help in these times." The Treasure Box provides families and individuals with a substantial box of grocery store quality food retailing Please visit www.TheTreasureBox.org today for more between $65 - 100 for just $32.00 each. The Treasure Box information on this wonderful program or call the Hercules cultivates relationships with more than 500 major food Senior Center at 510-799-8219 .• manufacturers across the country to purchase and provide top quality, nutritious food at sizeable volume discounts to the general public. 2010/2011 MONTHLY OR DER & DELIVERY SCHEDULE Janet Bewley, Hercules Senior Center Coordinator, and Diane Cockrall, Property Manager for Sycamore Hills by the Bay, were key to helping Hercules become a distribution point. "We recently discovered The Treasure Box program and are so excited to be a community partner. I truly believe this program is of great benefit to Bay Area residents of all income levels:' Each Treasure Box contains between 21 - 25lbs. of quality, frozen foods, including chicken, pork, beef and seafood as well as vegetables, fruit and a dessert. One Treasure Box is enough food to nurritiously feed a family of four lunch and dinner for almost a week or one individual for nearly a month. The Spring 2011 WI Page 5 MONTH Auaust September October November December Januarv Februarv March ADril Mav June Julv Auaust SeDtember October November December ORDER DEADLINE 8-16-10 9-12-10 10-10-10 11-7-10 12-05-10 1-16-11 2-15-11 3-15-11 4-17-11 5-08-11 6-12-11 7-17-11 8-15-11 9-11-11 10-16-11 11-6-11 12-04-11 DELIVERY DATE 8-28-10 9-25-10 10-23-10 11-20-10 12-18-10 1-29-11 2-26-11 3-26-11 4-30-11 5-21-11 6-25-11 7-30-11 8-27-11 9-24-11 10-29-11 11-19-11 12-17-11 �MADD Award Presented to Hercules Officer As high-visibility enforcement remains the cornerstone of successful efforts to reduce drunk driving -the American public supports these efforts by law enforcement agencies as they patrol the roads, day in and day out, to protect the public ftom drunk drivers - which is why Officer Dwayne Collard earned the title of "DUI King" for the Hercules Police Department (one of this year's Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) California Hero Award winners, a prestigious honor awarded to a select group of officers). Affiliates and Community Action Sites provide recognition to law enforcement agencies serving their local areas. MADD suppOrts law enforcement agencies nationwide in their efforts to reduce drunk driving fatalities and injuties. They support high-visibility law enforcement crackdowns such as saturation patrols, roving patrols and sobriety checkpoint during high-risk holidays including Labor Day and the end-of-year/ New Year's holidays. Congratulations Officer Collard! Myth: You can drive as long as you are not slurting words or acting erratically. In 2009, Officer Collard was named Officer Dwayne Collard earned Police Officer ofthe Year for his hard work the tirIe "D UI King" for the Fact: The coordination needed for and commitment to the department. In Hercules Police Department driving is compromised long befote the 2010, due to his diligence and superior of intoxication are visible. Plus, the signs work ethic, Officer Collard made 14 D UI arrests resulting in the contribution of removing drunk sedative effects of alcohol increase the risk of nodding off drivers from the toadways to keep law abiding citizens safe. ot losing attention behind the wheel. Because of his dedication, Officer Collard will be honored Myth: Drink coffee. Caffeine will sobet you up. at the 13th Annual MADD California Statewide Law Fact: Caffeine may help with drowsiness, but not with the Enfotcement & Community Recognition Event on March effects of alcohol on decision-making or coordination. The 26th in Sacramento. The event will honor law enforcement body needs time to metabolize (break down) alcohol and officers who have worked to reduce driving ' under the then to return to normal. There are no quick cutes-only influence and to prevent underage drinking. MADD time will help .• Big League Dreams Market Hall Oliver Construction Equity Community Builders Fulbright & Jaworski LLP Lelan Incorporated NEO Consulting Inc. Richmond Sanitary Services Urban Logic www.ci.hercules.ca.us (lQ Page 6 �Governor Proposes Slashing Redevelopment In an effort to decrease the State of California's continued and long term deficit, Governor Jerry Brown has proposed ro eliminate all redevelopment agencies throughout California. The proposal has prompted much concern by County and City officials, who say this plan is not only just smoke and mirrors, but violates the will of the people. "Eliminating redevelopment agencies is another gimmick that will likely result in extensive litigation," John Shirey, Executive Director of the California Redevelopment Association, said in a written statement. Chris McKenzie, Executive Director of The League of California Cities adds that "[the proposal] is so contrary with' so many things [Gov. Brown] wants to accomplish." improvements, and creating commercial opportunities. If redevelopment were eliminated, it will have a direct and lasting negative impact on the California economy. "The State and local governments have very few tools to stimulate the economy, but redevelopment is the exception;' added Shirey in a written statement. "Redevelopment is already a locally-governed service which generates hundreds of thousands ofjobs and puts people to work at a time when unemployment is soaring over 12 percent. Redevelopment contributes tens of billions of dollars to our economy.. .it makes no sense to kill this economic engine." According to the California Redevelopment Association (CRA), "the Administration's proposal raises a number of constituA key area of contention tional and other legal is the recently passed issues that are being Proposition 22, which thoroughlJ'- examined prevents the state from by CRA's lawyers." taking local money to balance the state CRA sites Proposition 22, which was passed by budget. The voter61 % of voters, to stop approved ballot measure specifically includes state raids oflocal funds as one legal restricredevelopment funds, tion. However, Brown's which are estimated to bring in $2 billion budget does not actuThe Hercules Redevelopment Agency has spurred development such the ally take redevelopment in local and state tax Victoria by the Bay neighborhood money, it first elimirevenue annually. nates redevelopment At a recent conference with newly elected Mayors and Council Members, Gov. Brown pitched his proposal telling and then redistributes the funds. the group "1 think we have to, all of us, rise above our own particular perspective, get out of the comfort zoues, and try to think of California first." Under Brown's proposal, redevelopment agencies would cease to exist beginning July 1 of this year. This would result in $1.7 billion in property tax money being shifted to the State. For future budget years, these funds would be shifted to local schools, fire districts, and other local agencies that receive property tax revenue. Local governments would still receive funding to cover existing debt obligations, although no new debt could be issued once the budget is adopted. As most Herculeans know, redevelopment is a vital local government tool in revitalizing blighted communities and bringing them back to economic vitality by creating jobs, funding affordable housing, building public infrastructure Spriug 2011 IJ;) Page 7 For Hercules, the elimination of the Redevelopment Agency would be detrimental, especially for the long term. Since Hercules is a low property tax city, redevelopment is the driving force for projects in this community. The Intermodal Transit Center, Hercules Bayfront, New Town Center, and Sycamore Crossing projects would be very difficult to achieve without the Redevelopment Agency. Additionally, Affordable Housing programs throughout the state would cease. Uncommitted property tax increment from completed projects including Victoria by the Bay, Promenade, Bayside and Baywood would also stop flowing into Hercules. While the economy is in a recession, lOSing redevelopment agencies may not seem that bad. Property tax increment is already 30% lower than just a few years ago, and many o Continued on page 8 �IfI add a room addition to my house will I have to comply with the new green bUilding code? The short answer is no. The new green building code, referred to as Cal Green only applies to new construction and demolition projects. New construction does not include additions, alterations or repairs. As ofJanuary 1, 2011, California requires new buildings to reducewaterconsumption,employbuildingcommissioning* to increase building system efficiencies, divert construction waste from landfills, and install low pollurant-emitting finish materials. Typical buildings covered in the code are : state-owned, commercial, low-rise residential (up to three stories), public elementary & secondary schools, hospitals, and community colleges. Cal Green has approximately 52 nonresidenrial mandatory measures and an additional 130 ptovisions that have been placed in the appendix for optional uSe. Some key mandatory measures for commercial occupancies include: demolition debris account for 17% of waste disposed at the transfer station in Richmond. The code addresses compliance verification by utilizing the existing building code enforcement infrastructure; public agencies will incorporate the CaiGreen code provisions into their construction field inspections. The mandatory Cal Green provisions will be inspected and verified by the City of Hercules building division. The code is not perfect. However, CaiGreen is a fundamental and vital step in focusing attention on green building design and a tremendous step towards reducing the carbon footprint a building will have on the environment in California. 'Building commissioning is a process that determines the proposed energy usage and savings based on bu~dingdesign and the acceptance that these measures have been achieved after construction is completed. Commissioning includes final reportS and training for building operators. specified parking for clean air vehicles, a 20% reduction of water use within buildings, a 50% construction waste diversion from landfills, use of building finish materials that emit low levels of volatile organic compounds A, and building commissioning for new, non-residential buildings over 10,000 square feet. AVolatile organic compounds are commonly referred to as VO.c.s which is defined as a chemical compound based on carbon chains or rings with vapor pressures greater than 0.1 millimeters of mercury at room temperature. These compounds typically contain hydrogen and may contain oxygen, nitrogen, and other elements. The critical requirement for residential construction is also a 50% construction waste diversion from landfills. This is accomplished by filing a pre-construction estimate of waste and then a post-construction filing of actual debris diverted with attached waste/reuse+ receipts. Construction and + Re-use is the use, in the same form it was produced, of a material which might otherwise be discarded. o RDA continuedfrom page 7 redevelopment projects have already been stalled or slowed. However, the Redevelopment Project Area, which encompasses much of the Hercules Waterfront and Central Hercules, will bring additional revenues into the City of Hercules until 2045. Over the life of the Hercules Redevelopment Agency close to $750 million could be lost. Without these important and long term redevelopment dollars, the community's vision will be in jeopardy. Residents are encouraged to visit protectourlocaleconomy. com to get the most up to date information on the Governor's proposal and find our how you can get involved . • For more information, please contact the bUilding division at 510-799-8244.• , - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- -- - - - - - - - - - - - - , H oliday Lighting Reminder Although holiday lighting is not specifically addressed in the Municipal Code, it is covered by the requirements of the California Electrical Code which is adopted by the city of Hercules. The Code states that holiday lighting use shall not exceed 90 days and must be removed when not in use. These requirements are based on the likelihood of a hazard due to the continued exposure to the outside environment. The wire can become brittle and crack, and when exposed to inclement weather may short our and cause an electrical fire. 10 addition, Underwriter's Laboratory (UL) has tested and labeled the wiring, advising that lights are to be used a maximum of 90 days. If the manufacturer's recommendations are not adhered to, a fire may result and your insurance company could refuse to pay the claim. www.ci.hercules.ca.us GIl Page 8 �City's Grim Financial Outlook Over the next few months Municipal Resources Group, LLC will conduct a thorough review of the City's finances. As has been reported at various Council meetings, the City is facing significant fiscal challenges for both the Redevelopment Agency and the City's General Fund. These challenges will require an extensive effort by the City Council, City Staff and community to resolve. One of the biggest challenges is due to the current recession. Declining property values have resulted in a 22% decrease in revenues to the Redevelopment Agency since 2008. This totals to about $3 million in funds and has dramatic impacts on the financial health of both the City and Redevelopment Agency. Because the tax increment takes ptoperty taxes away from other overlying public agencies, state law requires that the Agency give a portion ofits tax increment revenues to other agencies, the County, Special Districts, etc. After these, "passthroughs" are paid, the Agency has a "net tax increment" to use for accomplishing its mission. The remaining is divided into two parts as required by state law: a 20% "housing set aside" and the rest as "unrestricted." The Redevelopment Agency can then legally use tax increment for only one purpose, to repay debt. The ptoceeds from debt are used to pay for projects like the Intermodal Transit Center and Sycamore North. The Agency incurs many kinds of debt: the highest priority is to pay principal and interest on its bonds. Since 2005, the Hercules Redevelopment Agency has issued about $138 million in bonds (both for housing and for unrestricted purposes) and pays an annual debt service of about $10 million. In 2007/ 08, the Redevelopment Agency had a $2 million surplus compared to bond service and was able to pay that surplus to the City to reimburse administration cost and to reimburse advances that the City made in the past toward redevelopment projects. This reimbursement went to the City's General Fund to pay for municipal services that benefited the Redevelopment Ptoject Areas. In addition to paying bond service, the Hercules Redevelopment Agency has incurred a debt to the Catellus development company to reimburse it for infrastructure that it installed associated with development at the old refinery Spring2011 ro Page 9 site (Victoria By the Bay). The Agency had a dispute with Catellus on how much it owed on this debt and the lawsuit was settled this year, resulting in a legal agreement that the Agency must pay Catellus 75% of the tax increment ftom the old Project Area 2. This legal obligation results in an annual cost to the Agency of about $1.8 million per year. So after the $10 million in annual bond payments and the $1.8 million in payments to Catellus, the City and Agency faces two major problems: • First, it appears that the Redevelopment Agency does not have enough tax increment to pay its obligations for bond payments and the Catellus payment and will have to do so using other resources; and, • Second, there is no surplus to make the reimbursement payments to the City's General Fund for administration costs and for prior advances that the City made to Agency. The result of the second problem is that the City's General Fund revenues are insufficient to pay its current costs for municipal services. At the time of print, the City is aware of the situation and is doing several things to address it. They are: 1. Hired Municipal Resources Group to fully analyze the City's current financial situation to determine legitimate revenues and expenses and determine a course of action based on that information. 2. Created an Ad-Hoc Citizen's Finance Advisoty Committee to review cost savings measures and make recommendations to the City Council. 3. All Departments are being required to hold the line on spending. Once the fiscal review is finished, the City will begin to develop a preliminary budget based on the analysis. It is likely that all Departments will be required to make severe cutS across the board. 4. The City has entered into discussions with its Labor Unions to be sure they understand the current situation and start to identify how they can be part of the recovety process. 5. The City instituted a hiring freeze unless the position can generate new revenue to the City. o Continued on page 10 �Emerging Diseases of Tomorrow How the Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District Works to Prevent Them Today! Your great-grandparents created us. Your grandparents supported us. In your parents' era, we expanded our services. And today, you and your family need the Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District more than ever because just as previous generations knew, insects and animals cannot only make us sick, but new diseases are always on the horizon. Among the District's free services and associated benefits: -Skunk inspections to reduce the risk of rabies -Rat and mice inspections to reduce the threat of rodentborne disease including Hantavirus -Ground-nesting yellowjacket and bee swarm inspections resulting in nest treatments to reduce the risk of stings CCMVCD protects the health of Contra Costa County -Lead agency for Mricanized Honey Bee (aka "Killer Bees) residents from vectors, the insects and animals that can identification and response transmit disease. This is our mission since opening our doors -Tick identification to reveal areas with a higher probability in 1927. At that time, Californians becam:e sick and died of Lyme disease due to malaria-carrying mosquitoes, while the relentless salt marsh mosquitoes wreaked havoc in Contra Costa County. -County-wide surveillance and control of mosquitoes, Schools were closed, real estate would not sell and many distribution of mosquito fish, and public education to lower ~ the possibility of mosquito-borne illness including West businesses temporarily closed due to mosquitoes. Nile virus / Today, the mosquitoes that can transmit malaria ~till exist in California, just one of23 types of mosquitoes in Contra West Nile virus is in fact the latest vector-borne disease to Costa, but thanks to CCMVCD, residents are less likely to reach Colltra Costa County, but history tells us it won't get sick and die from malaria because the District's state- be the last. Just as it arrived in the United States in 1999 certified technicians and inspectors control the mosquitoes for the first time from distant countries, District scientists that we know can transmit disease while constantly looking vigilantly watch for the next mosquito-borne illness that will arrive. Will it be Chikungunya, which is responsible for for evidence of new vector-borne illness. epidemics in Africa, Asia and some parts of Europe ? Orwill Why do mosquitoes like Contra Costa County so much? it be 'aJ,lother, or perhaps a still unknown disease? The same reason people do - it's a desirable place to live. For disease-transmitting animals and insects like mosquitoes, The Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District: the county provides the environment and habitat they need protecting county citizens from vector-borne disease to flourish. During the District's SO-plus years of existence, yesterday, today and tomorrow. For more information or to the risk ofplague, rabies, western equine encephalomyelitis, request a free inspection, please call 925-771-61S4 or visit St. Louis encephalitis, Lyme disease, and West Nile virus is our website at www.ContraCostaMosquito.com. To book a reduced due in large part to the District's vigilance through free informational presentation for a community group or control, research, investigation, and public education, we school, please contact Community Affairs Representative Nola Woods at 925-771-61 5S.• provide to county residents. D Finances continuedfrom page 9 6. All consulting contracts are being reviewed to determine which can be delayed or are unnecessary at this time, including the stoppage of payments to Red Barn, the developer of the New Town Center. Once the results of the financial review are available, they will be presented to the City Council and will also be posted to the City's website atwww.ci.hercules.ca.us.This will be along and difficult process. The City is committed to being open and transparent, and has pledged to keep the community informed as information becomes available.• Serious Injury • Auto Accident Donald E. Patterson Attorney at Law Plaza Two, Hilltop Office Park 3260 Blume Drive, Suite 410 Richmond www.donaldpatterson.com FREE CONSULTATION 510-262-2120 wwiv.ci.hercules.ca.us C1Ii Page 10 �Make Way for Street Sweepers Most Herculeans understand the importance of street sweeping. In addition to clearing trash and debris making neighborhoods look better, street sweeping reduces water pollution by reducing waste and particulates ftom entering our waterways thtough storm drains. curb, and trees ro a height of at least 14' above the street. These simple steps help make sure every comer of the street gets cleaned keeping neighborhoods looking their best and reducing waterway pollution. Herculeans can do their part in the street sweeping process by not parking their cars on the street on their neighborhood's scheduled day and pruning bushes back. Sweeping around parked cars not only requires more time, it is not as effective since a portion of the street is missed. Residents are also encouraged to remove garbage cans from the street and prune plants and bushes away from the .... Street sweeping helps reduce the amount of debris that enters our waterways CITY OF HERCULES STREET SWEEPING MAP MONTHLY SCIIEDULIi: .... .... .... 2ND M ONDAY 2ND'I1IURSDAY ..... ' .. . . :,ro.!I.::::>oi':''' .......... ~ Residents are asked to review the map below to confirm the street sweeping schedule for their neighborhood. Streets are usually swept between the hours of7 :OOam and 4:00pm, so cars should be moved during this time. San Pablo Avenue, Willow Avenue, Sycamore Avenue and Refugio Valley Road are listed as having 'no schepule: however, these streets are actually swept on the second and fourth Saturday of the month ..• 2NDnJESDAY NO SCIIJIDIJLIl \ \ \ \ \ \ \ ~I .. I I } I ._'_._"- .' ,, ," ... "...... _.. _._._.-.-.- .'.' Spring2011 ro Page 11 .,.' --.- .. - ·-·_w_ I I .- .. - .-.- .. .;, �Offender Reconciliation Program Seeks Justice For Victims The Hercules Police Department has recently elected to participate in the Victim Offender Reconciliation Program (VORP) that may help decrease the city's crime problems and increase the payment of civil restitution" to victims. This program will effectively address youthfuloffenders as a supplement to the juvenile county system. What is VORP? VORP is a non-profit organization that · is a community based restorative justice program designed to facilitate agreements between juvenile offenders and victims of crime with the goal of making things as right as possible. It's a different approach to juvenile crime by giving the involved parties the opportunity to decide how to best address the offense. VORP is a restorative justice process which grew out of the experience ofvictims, juvenile offenders, their families, and the juvenile court system in New Zealand. Under restorative justice principles, an offender is given an opportunity to admit the offense, make an apology, and offer restitution, usually with the help of family and other support members. How it works. Geared toward juvenile crime, VORP ptovides a process which takes into consideration the needs and concerns ofthe victim, the offender, and the community. With the assistance of a trained volunteer mediator (must have completed Mediation Mentoring Program through Congress ofNeutrals ), the crime and damage are recognized and discussed and an agreement is reached on how equity can be restored and futute intentions are clarified. Once the agreement is in place, VORP will monitor the plan and assist parties in meeting their obligation. VO RP provides the opportunity for victims to ask questions, express feelings and opinions, and work out a written agreement for restitution. For the offender, VORP provides the opportunity to take responsibility for actions and involvement in the offense, work out a written agreement for restitution and other matters necessary to make things right, and get past the offense by making things right directly with the victim. In addition to serving as mediators in the Contra Costa County Superior Court Program, many of its panelists are available to conduct private mediations and other alternative dispute resolution services in many types of cases, including homeowner association, landlord-tenant, competing businesses, neighborhood, elder and family disputes. 'With certain exceptions, all minors involved in misdemeanor cases will be eligible for mediation/YO RP. 50% OFF 2ND ITEM (equal or lesser value) With this ad· Expires 5/31/11 Statistics show that juvenile offenders who have participated in a victim offender program are much more likely to make restitution and much less likely to re-offend. For more information about VORP, please contact the Hercules Police Department at 5 10-799-8260 or visit www. congressofneutrals.org.• www.ci.hercules.ca.us «ii Page 12 �Hercules Begins Environmental Study for Wastewater Treatment Plant At times over the last 20 years the relationship between the Pinole and Hercules regarding wastewater has been challenged and troubled. Upgrades to the existing Pinole/ Hercules facility were made in the early 80's and again in 2007. The latest improvement was the addition of a new digester. That decision came during a heated joint meeting between the Hercules and Pinole City Councils. Onlyafrer the Pinole City Council agreed to create a new joint powers agreement did the Hercules City Council agree to pay for 50% of the new digester. Although Hercules paid its share of the digester, about $6.5 million, a new joint powers agreement was never created. higher than Hercules. Furthermore, without a ptogram to correct the TSS levels, the issue will only escalate and the plant will soon reach its capacity. Because of these issues, and the reality of ever increasing environmental oversight, in 2010, the City Council chose to explore the possibility of moving the Hercules wastewater flow to the West County Sanit~tion District (WCWD) facility in Richmond. The WCWD facility has the current capacity to accept our (Hercules) current and future (builtout) flow, bur several improvements would have to be made to accommodate Hercules. A number of different studies have been done over the past three years. Four different options were reviewed by both the Pinole and Hercules City Councils and the Joint Powers Board. Hercules did offer Pinole the opportunity to join forces and have both cities move to WCWD. The Every year, the Pinole/Hercules Wastewater Treatment Plant, seen here, City of Pinole declined requires a high level of ongoing maintenance, in addition to needing several this offer. major capital improvements In addition to having very little input in the decision making process due to the outdated joint powers agreement, twO main problems have plagued the facility for quite some time. The first is high BOD (Biological Oxygen Demand) and TSS (Total Suspended Solids) levels. The second problem is the problem ofinfiltration and inflow (INI) during significant rain storms. Both cities have infiltration problems. The Hercules City Council established a program to video and repair the collection system to reduce infiltration and also adopted a program to inspect lateral lines each time a home is sold in Hercules. Pinole has not established any similar program to reduce infiltration in their City. The design capacity of the Pinole facility allows for 4.06 million gallons per day (mgd) of flow. Because of high BOD and TSS levels, meaning the fluid requires a longer time to process due to the high level of solids, the Regional Board has lowered the actual plant capacity to 3.52 mgd. Currently, the facility is processing about 3.31 mgd, meaning that the two cities combined are approaching capacity. While the addition of the new digester has helped to alleviate some of the problem, Pinole's infiltration levels are 40% Spring 2011 IN) Page l3 Since Pinole decided to keep the current facility operating, the City is now in the process of renewing their operating permit with the Regional Water Quality Board. As of now, they are planning to renew their permit without Hercules. With or without Hercules, Pinole faces several challenges. First, there is a limited area in which improvements to the existing facility can be made. Like Hercules they have other services they must provide and funds continue to remain scarce. WCWD is in one business: wastewater. They have the current capacity and a sufficient surplus of property to expand if needed. Following the Council's approval of studying the option to move to WCWD, the City contracted with Urban Logic to create preliminary deSigns of the wastewater conveyance system. The designs were reqUired to do an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), since the location of the conveyance D Continued on page 14 �t· o U1astewater continuedfrom page 13 system would possibly effect the environmeutal impacts of ready include funds to pay for improvemeuts at rhe Pinole the proposed project. The Council agreed to have WCWD plaut, so while increases will be necessary over rhe next 30 serve as rhe lead agency for rhe EIR and ro reimburse West years, rhey would not be as drastic as would be required if County for the costs. This work is currently underway wirh rhe eutire $62 million would have to be raised. the preliminary design scheduled for completion in July of It is also importaut to note, that Hercules officials ate still 2011 and the EIR to be completed sometime in 2012. in rhe studying phase of rhe project. The City Council has If the proposed project to move the flow to WCWD passes not made a formal decision as to whether Hercules will be rhe EIR process. it will take approximately 4 yeats to com- moving our wastewater to West County. The Hercules City plete rhe project. Since the Pinole plant improvemeuts Council will hold at least two public heatings to review the must be completed by 2015, as required by rhe Regional EIR and proposed design of rhe conveyance system, before Quality Coutrol Board, Hercules needs to make rhe deci- a decision will be made. sion wherher to move to WCWD or stay with Pinole in rhe Regardless of rhat decision, Hercules wastewater flow will next year. This way, Pinole is given sufficient time to make remain wirh Pinole uutil at least 2015. The Hercules C ity the required upgrades and Hercules is able to move forward Council will coutinue to meet wirh rhe Pinole City Counwirh its plans: wherher that be to participate in the Pinole cil to discuss rhe plant and make decisions that are in rhe upgrades or make rhe transition to WCWD. best iuterest ofborh cities.• It is important for residents to understand, that whether or r - - - - - . . , - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - , not Hercules moves to WCWD, rhere are significaut capital improvemeut costs for Hercules over the next five yeats. It is estimated rhat the upgrades to rhe Pinole plant will cost approximately $45 million (to be split between Pinole and Hercules). This does not include rhe cost of relocating the . Pinole Corporation Yard, as rhis land will be needed for the placement of a retention tank. It is also unknown what the costs will be of de-commissioning rhe Pinole plant while these improvemeuts take place. The estimated construction costs for moving rhe wastewater flow to WCWD is approximately $38 million, all of which would have to be paid by Hercules. With the buy-in and soli: costs of moving Hercules flow, the total cost is estimated around $62 million. Hercules and Pinole have commissioned vatious studies, wirh conflicting outcomes on which is rhe better option. A study completed in June 2009 by Dodson Engineering maiutains rhat improving rhe Pinole plaut is rhe best option, however another study, completed in May 2008 by Carollo Engineers shows rhat moving to WCWD is the best solution. Based on the potential gtowrh in Hercules over rhe next ten to tweuty years, and rhe constraiuts ofincreasing rhe Pinole plaut capacity, Hercules officials believe moving to WCWD is rhe best option. In the long term, Hercules officials believe that by moving to WCWD, rates for resideutial service will be reduced. West County customers currently pay just $18 a mouth for resideut service, Pinole and Hercules resideuts pay approximately $45 a monrh. Hercules' curreut resideutial rates al- Mciving is the best medicine. Keeping aotiVe and Jo~ing weight are Just two 01 the ways that you -can fight ostec;a.rthritis paio. In lact, for every pouhd you lose, thaI's four pourrdsless prl;issLjre oneaeh kneliJ, For information on managing lOgin, go to fightarthritispain.org. AARTIItmS a.FoUNDATION· www.ci.hercules.ca.us CliI. Page 14 �City Seeks Volunteers for Commissions The City of Hercules has begun recruiting for community members to join the Planning Commission and Community and Library Services Commission (CLSC). Commissioners serve as the voice of the community and assist the Hercules City Council with review of planning and parks and recreation issues. Commissioners are appointed by the City Council and serve two-year terms. There are three openings on the Planning Commission and four openings on the CLCS, as well as three seats on other local commissions. The Planning Commission recommends and advises the City Council on land use and zoning and ensures all projects in the City comply with the scope and intent of the General Plan. The Planning Commission meets on the first and third Monday of the month at 7:00pm. The CLSC provides oversight to the City's recognized service organizations, parks and recreation programs and Hercules Library service levels. The Community and Library Services Commission meets the second Monday of the month at 7:00pm. Members of the public that would like to serve on a City Commission should review the minimum qualifications listed on our website. All applicants must complete a volunteer application and a supplemental questionnaire available at www.ci.hercules.ca.us and City Hall. Interested candidates are welcome to apply for one or both Commissions depending on their interest. / Applications are due to the City Clerk's office by March n, 2011 and interviews will take place in late March. For more information or to download your application today, please visit the Commissions page on the City of Hercules website at www.ci.hercules.ca.usorcalI51O-799-8200 .• California Tackles Distracted Driving It's in the news almost daily and it puts us all at risk. Distracted driving, particularly the use of cell phones, is quickly emerging as a serious traffic safety issue requiring an innovative approach. California is doing just that. Distracted driving now ranks along with D VI and speeding as top traffic safety concern in California. The problem is so Widespread among drivers of all ages, not just teen drivers, that multiple initiatives are underway to convince people to monitor their own behavior and hang up and drive. This past summer California tackled the distracted driving issue in a multitude of ways, including regional approaches in key markets, as well as integration into the world of social media. OTS (Office of Traffic Safety) is currently sponsoring The Great Hang Vp campaign on Sacramento's ABC TV affiliate. The campaign is a year-long, integrated effort combining news stories, talk show appearances, special events, PSNs, websites, and social media. So far, 11,000 drivers including dozens of entertainment and sports celebrities have pledged to stop texting, emailing or talking on the phone while driving. Numerous studies show that talking on a cell phone, whether hand-held or hands-free, causes slower reaction time, lowers the ability to stay within lanes and actually causes "inattention blindness," where the brain is not able to perceive things that are in plain sight. Texting while driving can also delay a driver's reactions as much as having blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08, the same as a drunk Spring 2011 f>7) Page 15 driver. Research indicates that hands-free is not safer since the brain is still engaged in the conversation and not the toad. "We know that people have developed some bad habits behind the wheel thar are dangerous and put evetyone at risk~ said OTS Director Christopher J. Murphy. "The real concern is that while the public is becoming increasingly aware of the risks of texting while driving or talking on the phone, the behavior continues." Cell phones and texting aren't the only driver distractions causing problems. Eating and drinking while driving adds to the car chaos. "When your hands are busy drinking coffee or eating a burger, your ability to react to potential problems on the road is diminished;' said Murphy. "If you add ringing cell phone or incoming text message to the mix, it's a recipe for disaster." California is one of 29 states that have added Distracted Driving to their Strategic Highway Safety Plans (SHSP). Several states are also conducting public education campaigns, including Minnesota's Take Action to Stop the Distraction and Washington's Text, Talk, Ticket. "The best advice by far is to keep both hands on the wheel and not talk or text while driving," Murphy said. "It's not where your hands are ...it's where your head is:'. Article.from Ihe Official Publication ofIhe California Office ofTraffic Safety �SPRING 2011 HERCULES CITYWIDE GARAGE SALES A Benefit for the Hercules Sister City Association's Yout h Ambassador Program Saturday, April 30, 2011 8 a.m. - 3 p.m . All Hercules residen ts are invited to participate in this exciting event! Sponsored by the City of Hercules and the Hercules Sister City Association (HSCA) to support the Youth Ambassador Program, this event encourages the re-use and recycl ing of unwanted items instead of th rowing them away. There may even be treasures to be found! Clean out your closets, enjoy th e opporlunity to get acquainted wilh neighbors, build community trust, a nd promote good will locally and globally, Rain or shine, the event will be held. The registration fee to list your home on a current map of the City of Hercules is only Shortly after the registration deadline, as a confirm ation of the receipt of your registration, you will be mailed a sign to display at your home showing that you are an official participant in the event. Also, you will receive a list of helpful hints for the event, HSCA will provide event advertising in publications (bolh printed and on-line) that cover a large geographical area around Hercules. The eve.n t is 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 30. 201 1. However. you may choose to start or e nd earlier on Saturday or also conduct sales on Sunday. All of the money you make from the sale of your items is yours to keep, Please be aware that your HOA may have some restric tions and that City parking enforcement w itt be in effect. $~O. - Maps listing participa ting homes will be available fo r sale to prospective buyers for 25 cen ts each starting at 8 a.m. on the day of the event, outside, in the parking lo t side o f the Hercules Public Library a t 109 Civic Drive (o ff Sycamore Ave) Should questions arise about this event, call 510-724-7063, Additional registration forms may be downloaded from the HSCA website at http://tsushima.home.comcast.net. where you can also read more about the Hercu les Sister City Association. 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Title A name given to the resource The Herculean Subject The topic of the resource Municipal government and services Description An account of the resource City of Hercules newsletters 1977-2011 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource City of Hercules Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1977--2011 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Hercules Historical Society Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF from paper Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jay Tucker Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available City of Hercules Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant City of Hercules Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource City of Hercules Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jay Tucker - scanning services Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available City of Hercules Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Hercules Historical Society CC 2.0 Municipal Governance Municipal Services