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Operator Burley ChosenKNX "Citizen of the Week"

Division 3 Operator Raymond Burley

The Transit District Employees FederalCredit Union has reported its best growthever for a six-month period.

According to Ruth Collins, credit unionmanager, credit union assets increasedby more than $399,000 over the six-month period from January 1, to June 30.In addition, 491 new members joined thecredit union during that time, bringingmembership to an all-time high of 4,320.

The credit union has total assets of$3.8 million with member shares worth$3,111,630.

Organized in 1938, the credit unionhas $3,214,955 in outstanding loans to2,558 credit union members.'

Mrs. Collins says each employee ac-count is now insured for up to $40,000by the National Association of FederalCredit Unions. The credit union, locatedon the 6th floor at 1060 So. Broadway, isopen from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Mon-day through Friday, except for the firstbusiness day of each month when it isclosed for bookkeeping purposes.

HEaqr 717

Southern California Rapid Transit District

Volume 2 Number 7 August 20, 1975

Johnston Retires As Gen''. Superintendent of TransportationWhen John T. "Johnny" Johnston re-

tired as RTD's superintendent of trans-portation on July 18th, he was one of themost widely known people at the District.During his 38 years with RTD, he earnedgenuine respect and wide popularity• among both District operators and non-contract employees.

Johnston, from Bluff, Miss., was 23when he went to work for the MemphisStreet Railway (MSR), following his father'sfootsteps. He recalls that he was one of thefirst "city bred" boys to be hired to work atMSR, since the railway preferred to hireboys who had been reared in the countrybecause, says Johnston "they were usedto getting up early and working hard."

He later came west, armed with a letterof recommendation to the Los AngelesMotor Coach Company, but it was in theheart of the depression, and someonesuggested that he apply for a job with Pa-cific Electric. He did, and was first assign-ed to the West Hollywood Division. Heworked at every division in the system.

In his spare time and on his days off,Johnston learned every phase of thetransportation business and became quali-fied as a division dispatcher, a motor-man on interurban service, freight brake-man, freight conductor, freight engineerand single track dispatcher.

In 1941 he joined the instruction depart-ment as an instructor on railcars and busesand became chief instructor. With thecreation of Metropolitan Coach Lines, he

became chief safety supervisor and in1954 became a staff assistant at the Sen-tous St. office. He later served as a specialevents supervisor, relief division superin-tendent and division manager. In 1973 hebecame general superintendent of trans-portation.

While Johnston was superintendent oftransportation, RTD expanded rapidly,adding both new operators, new equip-ment, and new maintenance and trans-portation facilities. The South Central L.A.and the San Fernando Valley grid systemswere also added. Johnston attributes hissuccess to "desire, dedication andchallenge -- a desire to do things in themost efficient manner possible."

He explains, "the better transportationthe RTD offers, the more opportunitiespublic transportation will offer the District,and the District, in turn, will grow."

To RTD's operators, he says: "I want toextend my appreciation to you for un-selfishly cooperating with me and thedepartment, and I encourage you to con-tinue in that same spirit of cooperation withMr. Walsh and, above all, to maintain agood individual record so that you will be ina position to take advantage of the ad-vancement opportunities that will be madeavailable to you."

"I'll still drop around to the Divisions andsay `Hello.' -- If I don't see the operatorsbefore I hope to, I want to be able to say`hello' to them at the next District shake-up," Johnston promised.

John T. Johnston, in his office during his last week as District general superintendent oftransportation. Johnston's office -- and telephone -- was always open to any employeewho had a problem, needed a special favor, or wanted to discuss District policy.

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Division 3 operator Raymond Burley wasrecently chosen as a "KNX CITIZEN OFTHE WEEK" for his "thoughtfulness andconcern for passengers and others."

One day last month, an elderly lady withtwo crutches was boarding Burley's buswhen the crutches slipped from her grip.One crutch slid through the bus door intothe street and down a sewer. Burley stop-ped the bus, got off and lifted the manholecover to retrieve the crutch. A passengeron the bus reported the incident to StationKNX. Burley was later interviewed by areporter, and the interview was aired onStation KNX as a "Citizen of the Week

Salute."Originally from Cleveland, Burley joined

RTD last December. He finds that "Dealingwith the public is a challenge. An operatorgets something different everyday." Burleyenjoys the challenge: "I'm happiest whenI've got a full busload of people. A standingroom crowd keeps you alert."

Burley says he also tries to be kind andcourteous to each passenger. "The busdriver is often the first public figure that apassenger will deal with during the day,and how he acts towards them can oftenset the tone for the rest of their day," headds.

Reyes HonoredFor Community

WorkAl Reyes, community relations re-

presentative and head of RTD's regional of-fice in the San Gabriel Valley, was recentlyhonored for his community work in educat-ion at a special luncheon sponsored byCommittee "H" of the Parent AdvisoryCouncil of the Los Angeles Unified SchoolDistrict. Reyes has been active in north-east Los Angeles schools as a member ofhis area Parent Advisory Council.

Attending the luncheon were RTD Direc%for Adelina Gregory and Leo Lopez, direc-tor of migrant education for the CaliforniaDepartment of Education. Reyes was alsopresented with plaques from the Office ofUrban Affairs, the Los Angeles Boy's Club,and the District Advisory Council.

Reyes came to RTD eight years ago as amail clerk, and joined the community rela-tions department in 1972.

Reyes and his wife Pauline are theparents of three children: Anthony, 8;Sebastian, 7; and Loretta, 10.

Operators Victor G. Baffoni (with sideburns and mustache), Robert M. Waxman(seated), and Arthur Lloyd (standing with back to camera), play a game of dominos inDivision 8's trainroom.

Lloyd has been with RTD since 1966 and at Division 8 since 1969. Baffoni and Wax-man have been at RTD since 1974.

In the foreground, Bienvenido Suarez completes a report.

Division 8 operator, (from left) Felix A. Suma, Homera F. Salvadore and Roy J. Smith,relax between splits in the Division 8 lot. Suma and Salvadore have been with RTD since1974, Smith has been with the District since 1971.

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Division 8•Home Of The

Freeway FlyersThis is the third in a series of articles

profiling major RTD operating units. Amajor unit will be described in eachforthcoming issue of Headway to informreaders of the interdependence amongparts of RTD's total operation.

Set in the heart of the San FernandoValley, Division 8 is the home of the well-known RTD Freeway Flyers. Along withDivision 15, Division 8 is an important partof the RTD Valley Grid System, providingtransportation both within the Valley and in-to downtown Los Angeles for the 1.25million residents of the Valley.

Division 8 serves the northwest part ofthe Valley, going as far north as San Fer-nando, Lakeside Terrace to the east;Canoga Park to the west and south to theheart of downtown L.A. The far-flungroutes that operate out of the divisioncover Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks, Tarzana,Northridge, Chatsworth, San Fernando,Sun Valley, Pacoima, Panorama City, Bur-bank, Studio City and Canoga Park. Partsof Westwood, West L.A. and L.A.X. are alsoserved.

Four freeway flyer lines operate sevendays a week, with 20-minute headwaysduring the day, and hourly service after 7p.m. On a typical operating day, the flyerswhisk Valley residents along theHollywood, San Diego and Golden StateFreeways. During a.m. and p.m. peakhours, freeway flyer "trippers" are dispat-ched at five-minute frequencies. Several ofthese lines also offer "limited" serviceduring peak hours.

Line 35F leaves from Reseda Blvd. inNorthridge and goes down Ventura Blvd.through Tarzana, Encino, Sherman Oaks,Studio City and onto the HollywoodFreeway to downtown L.A., using the ex-clusive bus stops at Western, Vermont andAlvarado Streets.

Line 93, which serves the central part ofthe Valley, leaves from Veterans Ad-ministration Hospital in Sepulveda, travelsthrough Panorama City, Van Nuys, NorthHollywood, down Santa Monica Blvd. toWestern, and onto the Hollywood Freewayinto downtown L.A. Line 93 also offersfreeway flyer service during morningand afternoon rush hours along VanNuys Blvd., the Ventura Freeway, andthe Hollywood Freeway to LosAngeles.

The Golden State Freeway Flyer, Line86, leaves from Sherman Place and

Division 8 operator Joe Pistone, whodrives Line 88, prepares to begin his run.Pistone has been with RTD and at Division8 since 1969.

Woodlake Avenue, goes through CanogaPark, Reseda, Van Nuys, North Hollywoodand onto the Hollywood, Ventura andGolden State Freeways exiting into down-town L.A. at Olive and 9th Streets.

Three other lines offer peak-hour-onlyfreeway flyer service to downtown L.A.Line 122, which leaves from Van Nuys andSherman Way through North Hollywoodand Burbank to L.A. makes both inboundand outbound trips at morning and af-ternoon rush hours. Lines 121 and 144,which leave from Sherman Way andSepulveda, and Sherman Way and Reseda,are inbound in the morning and outbound inthe afternoon. --

Express service to Westwood isprovided by Line 88, which travels fromVan Nuys to Ventura Blvd. and onto theSan Diego Freeway to Westwood, points inWest Los Angeles and to the end of theline at L.A. International Airport. Line 88,however, is not part of the grid system andoffers no Sunday service.

Division 8 was known as the Van NuysDivision when it was part of the PacificElectric Railway. It housed the streetcarsuntil 1953, but became an all-bus divisionin 1958. The present facilities at thedivision were built in 1960 and enlarged in1970.

Originally built to accommodate 190men, the division expanded greatly whenthe Valley grid system was implemented,and it is now the working home of 349men.

For many of the men in Division 8, thislocation is near their homes, and they enjoyboth living and working in the Valley.However, a good number of the men atDivision 8 live outside the Valley, but enjoyworking out of the Division because of thetype of lines. Division 8 was the fourthdivision to close during the last systemshake up, and 60 percent of the men whowork at the Division have two or moreyears seniority.

The Division also offers several com-muter services: two park and ride ser-vices—Line 716 from Canoga Park and721 from Van Nuys—and five subscriptionservice buses which leave from variouspoints in the Valley and end their routes atArco Plaza and Prudential Square. Duringthe summer, Division 8 buses go to theHollywood Bowl from Van Nuys (Line 551)and Northridge (Line 553).

When the Valley grid system of criss-crossing north-south and east-west lineswas implemented, several routes servedby Division 8 buses were re-arranged andtransferred to Div. 15, and six new linesbegan operating out of Division 8 toachieve 20-minute grid service on all themajor Valley streets, including Ventura,Sherman Way, Van Nuys, Woodley,Balboa, Reseda, Topanga Canyon, Chat-sworth, Devonshire and De Soto Streets.The buses go to all the shopping plazasand through the centers of all cities withinthe Valley.

A good example is Line 81. Buses onthis line travel from Woodland Hills downVentura Blvd. onto the Hollywood Freeway,making several stops in Hollywood andBurbank before coming to the end of theline at the Hollywood-Burbank Airport.

The senior man at the Division isNick Bayerle, who came to RTD in 1935and has been at the Division since June,1962.

The manager of Division 8 is Ken E.Parker, a 29-year veteran with RTD whosays: "The operators at this Division areputting out a maximum effort to make thegrid system work."

The coaches at Division 8 are main-tained by a crew of 56 mechanics andutility men headed by Thomas G. Tegt-meyer, maintenance manager, and a 26-year veteran of RTD.

According to Tegtmeyer, the 211coaches are used for long hauls, and "areout all day, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m." A total of855,545 miles was officially logged by thebuses for the month of April, as an exam-ple.

To meet the expanded needs of the gridservice, the maintenance staff at Division 8was increased 33 percent this year, aswas the bus fleet. In addition to the in-creased workload at Division 8, Division15, which has no cleaning facilities, bringsin its equipment to be cleaned.

Tegtmeyer says, "The increasedworkload created by the implementation ofthe grid system has been a big challenge tothe employees and they have performedoutstandingly in meeting this challenge.The men are making a great effort to keepthe high quality of maintenance that hasalways existed in this division."

The men at Division 8 are a close-knitgroup and combine their various hobbiesinto group activities. Some of the men haveformed a flying club and fly out of nearbyVan Nuys Airport on their splits. There isalso an intra-division group of operatorsfrom Divisions 8 and 6 who go camping intheir trailers. A recent event was a golftournament and a spaghetti lunch cookedand served at the Division by operator JoePistone, a 23-year veteran at RTD who hasbeen at Division 8 since 1969.

Robert Ricco, a nine-year veteran at RTDhas been at Division 8 four years and says"the guys are a nice, friendly bunch, andthere is a sense of trust among us."

The operators also mention janitor DaveMcDonald, and call him a "fantastic guywho keeps the place spotless, and alwayshas a smile."

Richard F. O'Neill, who has been withRTD six years and at Division 8 for oneyear says, "There are a lot of nice peopleworking here. They're friendly andoutgoing. It's an enjoyable division."

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Promotions and Transfers

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Name ClassificationDiv./Dept.

DateEmployed

DateEffective

Adkinson, William D. From: Operator 3204 7/17/45 5/8/75To: Operator-Extra

Schedule CheckerAgee, W. From: Operator-Extra 3500 7/15/67 7/21/75

Schedule CheckerTo: Schedule Checker

Aiken, Joseph From: Operator-Extra 3297 12/5/70 6/29/75Instructor of V.O.

To: Instructor of V.O.Alcindor, E. From: Operator 3202 4/21/72 6/7/75

To: Operator-ExtraSchedule Checker

Alvarez, Agapito From: Property Maintainer "A" 3334 11/15/60 7/27/75To: Property "A" Leadman

Amos, Alan R. From: Payroll Clerk 7100 12/14/70 5/25/75To: Cash Clerk-

Payroll ClerkAndersen, Richard F. From: Operator 6200 3/22/74 5/18/75

To: Management TraineeAndrus, David C. From: Truck Driver Clerk 7300 1/6/75 6/9/75

To: Junior Stock ClerkArguelles, Heriberto A. From: Mopper-Waxer 3303 12/4/73 7/6/75

To: Utility "A"Au, Richard We Lai From: Management Trainee 3301 3/26/74 7/28/75

To: Mechanic "B"Baber, John S. From: Operator 3215 5/29/71 7/27/75

To: Operator-ExtraInstructor of V.O.

Baker, John C. From: Operator 3212 6/16/72 6/8/75To: Operator-Extra

Division DispatcherBarrett, George From: Operator-Extra 3500 4/21/72 5/31/75


Bell, Justin E. From: Information Clk. 6200 6/17/74 5/25/75To: Field Representative

Bennett, James L. From: Operator 3500 10/4/69 5/5/75To: Schedule Analyst

Bennett, Jimmie L. From: Operator 3205 8/31/73 6/22/75To: Operator-Extra

Schedule CheckerBennett, Mark L. From: Trans. Planning 4200 3/11/75 5/5/75

Analyst IITo: Asst. Surface Planner

Bennett, William R. From: Schedule Maker 3099 10/26/59 5/1/75To: Operations Analyst

Bierce, Donald F. From: Operator 3210 6/20/70 3/1/75To: Operator-Extra

Instructor of V.O.Blaauw, Eddy From: Utility "A" 3334 12/11/72 5/19/75

To: Laborer "A"Boehr, Bob E. From: Junior Stock Clerk 7300 12/31/74 6/9/75

To: Stock ClerkBohler, T. From: Operator 3201 9/29/72 6/7/75


Boles, John From: Operator 3202 3/16/68 6/3/75To: Operator-Extra

Schedule CheckerBoulden, James D. From: Mechanic "B" Leadman 3306 7/19/72 6/15/75

To: Mechanic "A" LeadmanBrewer, John W. From: Instructor of V.O. 6300 10/20/62 6/22/75

To: Safety SupervisorBrown, Walter From: Utility "A" 3334 6/9/67 6/1/75

To: Laborer "A"Bukowski, Joseph J. From: Division Dispatcher 3207 4/8/55 2/23/75

To: Assistant DivisionTrans. Manager

Caballero, Emilio From: Mechanic "B" 3301 12/7/71 5/18/75To: Mechanic "A"

Castaneda, Carlos From: Supervisor of V.O. 3298 9/10/66 6/15/75Extra-Radio Dispatcher

To: Radio DispatcherCasteel, Juan L. From: Keypunch Operator 7200 5/20/68 6/25/75

To: Tabulator OperatorCastro, L . From: Operator-Extra 3500 6/23/72 7/22/75


Catalano, Joseph G. From: Patrolman 3900 4/4/73 6/17/75To: Assistant

Special AgentCenderelli, James F. From: Division Dispatcher 3299 7/11/60 6/15/75

Extra Asst. DivisionTrans. Manager

To: Rel. Asst. DivisionTrans. Manager

Chattin, Pamela L. From: Temp. Div. Steno 3297 6/23/75 7/13/75To: Div. Stenographer

Cintron, Wilfredo From: Operator 3202 5/11/73 7/17/75To: Operator-Extra

Schedule CheckerCobb Jr., Eugene From: Shipping Clerk 7300 6/3/47 5/26/75

To: Traveling StorekeeperCoen, Pat L. From: Cash Clerk 3312 9/1/71 5/25/75

To: Utility "A"Coen, Pat L. From: Cash Clerk 3315 9/1/71 5/25/75

To: Utility "A"Coleman, Roy From: Storekeeper 7300 5/20/57 5/5/75

To: Receiving DockStorekeeper

Collins, Adolph B. From: Operator 3202 3/18/67 7/26/75To: Operator-Extra

Instructor of V.O.Coomes, Jarl H. From: Mechanic "B" 3302 4/5/74 7/27/75

To: Mechanic "A"Craig, William B. From: Operator 3215 2/28/70 6/3/75

To: Operator-ExtraDivision Dispatcher

Cubie, Clarence From: Mopper-Waxer 3312 6/25/74 6/1/75To: Utility "A"

Daglion, Leon From: Operator-Extra 3296 5/15/71 6/15/75Supervisor of V.O.

To: Supervisor of V.O.Davis, Donald L. From: Patrolman 3900 8/7/73 6/17/75

To: AssistantSpecial Agent

Davis, Keith E. From: Mopper-Waxer 3318 3/20/75 7/14/75To: Utility "B"

Diaz, Eusebio M. From: Mechanic "B" 3308 5/1/73 5/19/75To: Mechanic "A"

Duke, Dewitt From: Operator 3202 9/8/59 7/25/75To: Operator

Instructor of V.O.Duncan, Herbert L. From: Mechanic "C" 3318 4/28/72 6/1/75

To: Mechanic "B"Eich, Jack J. From: Mechanic "B" 3303 2/14/72 6/29/75

To: Mechanic "A"Ellis, Joe From: Operator 3218 5/23/70 6/6/75


Everett, Walter B. From: Operator-Extra 3296 9/19/70 6/15/75Supervisor of V.O.

To: Supervisor of V.O.Feickert, Paul R. From: Supervisor of V.O. 3296 6/21/69 6/2/75

To: Supervisor of V.O.Extra-Radio Dispatcher

Ferguson, Kenneth W. From: Operator 7100 12/26/74 5/14/75To: Messenger Clerk

Div./ Date DateName Classification Dept. Employed EffectiveFink, Harold From: Jr. Invoice Clerk 7300 4/29/63 5/1/75

To: Sr. Invoice ClerkFlores, Jerrohimo P. From: Operator 3201 7/28/72 7/28/75

To: Operator-ExtraInstructor of V.O.

Flournoy, Clayton Jr. From: Supervisor of V.O. 3298 2/27/65 6/15/75Extra-Radio Dispatcher

To: Radio DispatcherFoss, Ronald J. From: Property Maintainer A 3334 12/12/74 7/27/75

To: Property Maintainer"A" Leadman

Francey, John From: Operator 3215 8/24/73 6/22/75To: Operator-Extra

Schedule CheckerFulbright, Metters C. From: Operator-Extra 3296 7/20/68 6/15/75

Supervisor of V.O.To: Supervisor of V.O.

Fuller, James H. From: Operator-Extra 3296 4/24/56 6/15/75Supervisor of V.O.

To: Supervisor of V.O.Gainey, Arnold T. From: Ticket Clerk (Rel.) 3246 6/2/72 6/8/75

To: Ticket ClerkGalland, R.N. From: Operator-Extra 3500 7/28/72 7/1/75


Gallaugher, John From: Supervisor of V.O. 3298 1/7/46 6/15/75Extra-Radio Dispatcher

To: Radio DispatcherGamboa, Oscar From: Truck Driver Clerk 7300 10/30/70 5/26/75

To: Shipping ClerkGarcia, Raul Alfred From: Information Clerk 4400 1/10/74 5/25/75

To: Assistant WriterGibson Jr., Lawless From: Operator-Extra 3297 10/28/67 6/29/75

Instructor of V.O.To: Instructor of V.O.

Gibson, Lawrence C. From: Operator 3206 8/8/70 6/4/75To: Operator-Extra

Division DispatcherGlassbrook, Max A. From: Messenger Clerk 7100 2/3/75 7/13/75

To: Accounts ClerkGodin, Barbara A. From: Assistant Passenger 5000 8/3/66 7/13/75

Service RepresentativeTo: Passenger Service

RepresentativeGonzalez, Javier C. From: Equip. Foreman I 3318 7/8/52 5/4/75

To: Equip. Foreman IIGreene Jr., Emory From: Supervisor of V.O. 3298 4/9/66 6/15/75

Extra-Radio DispatcherTo: Radio Dispatcher

Hagan, Clarence From: Operator 3215 8/4/72 6/7/75To: Operator-Extra

Schedule CheckerHale, L.D. From: Operator-Extra 3500 12/8/72 7/23/75


Hall, Fred From: Operator 3210 2/5/59 5/18/75To: Operator-Extra

Schedule CheckerHall, Warren From: Operator 3215 12/4/65 6/20/75


Handa, Frances N. From: Assitant Cashier 3500 8/3/59 6/30/75To: Administrative Asst.

Harris, Clincy L. From: Shipping Clerk 7300 8/27/68 5/5/75To: Storekeeper

Harrison, Alton F. From: Operator 3900 6/1/73 6/15/75To: Patrolman

Hatfield, Orville From: Operator 3203 2/23/63 7/2/75To: Operator-Extra

Schedule CheckerHayden, Glen From: Stock Clerk 7300 7/24/73 6/1/75

To: Junior Stock ClerkHearn, Steve From: Mechanic "B" 3305 9/11/53 7/27/75

To: Mechanic "A"Heffler, William L. From: Mechanic "B" 3302 7/29/74 7/13/75

To: ElectricianHenderson, Mildred J. From: Customer Information 9000 3/17/69 6/2/75

RepresentativeTo: Community Rep. I

Hernandez, Bill E. From: Truck Driver Clerk 4400 11/1/74 6/15/75To: Asst. Customer

Information Rep.Hernandez, Drucila From: Ticket Clerk (Rel.) 3290-6 5/9/73 7/6/75

To: Ticket ClerkHicks, Brenda Faye From: Information Clerk 4400 5/20/74 6/8/75

To: Assistant CustomerInformation Rep.

Hill, Bobbie D. From: Mechanic "AA" 3399 3/11/64 5/4/75To: Maint. & Equip.

SpecialistHill, Samuel From: Operator 3202 11/25/67 7/17/75


Hirashima, Amy M. From: Personnel Technician 7100 11/3/69 7/28/75To: Assistant Cashier

Hollis, Harold From: Operator 3202 8/11/69 6/2/75To: Operator-Extra

Division DispatcherHolman, Alvin T. From: Assistant Surface 4200 8/5/74 6/29/75

PlannerTo: Associate Surface

PlannerHook, James D. From: Operator 9000 7/22/74 6/1/75

To: Community Rep. IHoward Jr., John From: Junior Stock Clerk 7300 6/5/75 6/10/75

To: Truck Driver ClerkHughes, Thomas S. From: Information Clerk 7099 3/18/75 6/22/75

To: AdministrativeAssistant

Huihui, H. From: Operator 3208 8/28/73 7/17/75To: Operator-Extra

Schedule CheckerHustava, Theodore Q. From: Mechanic "A" Leadman 3399 4/27/65 7/27/75

To: Relief EquipmentForeman I

Jackson, Willie J. From: Laborer "A" 3334 1/12/61 5/18/75To: Property Maintainer "B"

Jacobs, Lucilious From: Mechanic "B" 3308 9/13/66 5/18/75To: Mechanic "A"

Jernigan, James M. From: Supervisor of V.O. 3296 9/24/60 6/1/75To: Supervisor of V.O.

Extra-Radio DispatcherJohnson, Albert From: Operator-Extra . 3500 4/30/66 6/29/75


Johnson, Charles A. From: Operator-Extra 3900 3/2/63 6/15/75Special Agent

To: Special AgentJohnson, Douglas M. From: Temp. Payroll Clerk 7100 5/13/75 7/7/75

To: Payroll ClerkJohnson, Jon M. From: Patrolman 3900 9/2/73 6/17/75

To: AssistantSpecial Agent

Kantor, Jacques L. From: Info. Clerk 4400 3/4/74 5/25/75To: Asst. Customer

Info. Rep.Kelley, Alonzo From: Operator 3201 9/7/73 6/22/75


DateEffective6/15/75

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6/5/75

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5/27/75

5/19/75

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Promotions and TransfersName Classification

Div./Dept.

DateEmployed

DateEffective

Kennington, Jean Gretchen From: Typist Clerk 6200 2/14/74 7/29/75To: Pension & Insurance

ClerkKeys, Brady From: Operator 3307 10/28/61 6/1/75

To: Utility "A"Kovach, Richard J. From: Utility "A" 3334 8/14/71 5/19/75

To: Laborer "A"Kovach, William A. From: Stock Clerk 7300 11/27/71 5/5/75

To: Timetables Stock Clk.Lavelle, Nathan From: Personnel Analyst 6200 2/24/56 7/14/75

To: Employment SupervisorLittle, Donald E. From: Operator 3203 3/30/73 6/10/75


Link, Wayne From: Operator 3209 6/12/65 5/22/75To: Operator-Extra

Schedule CheckerLussier, Richard H. From: Operator 3202 5/1/71 6/6/75


Luster, James E. From: Utility "A" 3318 1/14/70 6/29/75To: Utility "A" Leadman

Lyle, Joseph From: Assistant Surface 4200 12/15/58 6/29/75Planner

To: Associate SurfacePlanner

Lynum, Benjamin T. From: Division Dispatcher 3202 6/16/47 6/15/75Extra Asst. DivisionTrans. Manager

To: Assistant DivisionTrans. Manager

Markles, John F. From: Utility "A" 3334 6/5/71 5/19/75To: Laborer "A"

Martin, John From: Assistant Customer 4400 8/17/59 6/22/75Information Rep.

To: Customer InformationRepresentative

Maul, Rudolph E. From: Operator 3215 3/23/59 7/24/75To: Operator-Extra

Instructor of V.O.McCargo, Ivan A. From: Operator-Extra 3296 9/11/71 6/15/75


McDonald, C. From: Operator 3202 1/15/74 5/1/75To: Operator-Extra

Schedule CheckerMcKay, M. From: Operator-Extra 3500 6/1/67 7/24/75


McLean, Clyde A. From: Operator-Extra 3296 9/26/70 6/15/75Supervisor of V.O.

To: Supervisor of V.O.Mendoza, Harvey R. From: Supervisor of V.O. 3296 6/20/70 6/3/75

To: Supervisor of V.O.Extra-Radio Dispatcher

Merriweather, M. From: Operator 3204 5/11/73 6/22/75To: Operator-Extra

Schedule CheckerMiller, Edith M. From: Assistant Customer 4400 9/11/72 6/22/75

Information Rep.To: Customer Info. Rep.

Miller, R.T. From: Operator-Extra 3296 8/29/60 6/15/75Supervisor of V.O.

To: Supervisor of V.O.Monroe, James E. From: Operator-Extra 3500 10/19/59 6/28/75


Moody, Joe W. From: Operator-Extra 3296 3/22/69 6/15/75Supervisor of V.O.

To: Supervisor of V.O.Morris, Lawrence G. From: Mechanic "B" 3318 5/18/72 7/27/75

To: Mechanic "A"Newell, Dorothy E. From: Temp. Payroll Clerk 7100 5/7/75 6/30/75

To: Payroll ClerkNott, Franklin From: Operator 3210 10/6/46 5/18/75


Ornoff, Marian L. From: Info. Clerk 9000 11/18/74 5/19/75To: Staff Assistant I

Ortega, Cruz J. From: Print Shop Clk. 3100 7/27/73 5/25/75To: Multilith Operator

Patterson, Barbara A. From: Secretary II 6200 6/20/73 5/12/75To: Management Trainee

Pearson, Stanley W. From: Operator 3202 10/30/71 6/6/75To: Operator-Extra

Division DispatcherPenner, Martin From: Operator 3201 10/26/73 6/26/75


Perez, Manuel F. From: Operator-Extra 3296 9/11/71 6/15/75Supervisor of V.O.

To: Supervisor of V.O.Petteway, J.C. From: Operator 3218 9/21/73 6/26/75


Pinela, Joaquin From: Prop. Maint. "B" 3334 12/10/59 5/25/75To: Prop. Maint. "A"

Pollock, William M. From: Utility "A" 3334 12/27/74 6/1/75To: Property Maintainer "B"

Reiley, Gloria A. From: Info. Clerk 4400 9/11/72 5/25/75To: Asst. Customer

Info. Rep.Rendon, L. From: Operator 3202 1/14/72 6/7/75


Repps, Chantal A. From: Information Clerk 5000 11/18/74 6/29/75To: Extra Supervisor

Information ClerkRobinson, Larry E. From: Customer Info. 6200 9/14/73 5/6/75

Rep.To: Personnel Analyst

Rodriguez, A. From: Operator 3208 10/5/73 6/26/75To: Operator-Extra

Schedule CheckerRodriguez, Manuel S. From: Laborer "A" 3302 11/23/70 5/18/75

To: Utility "A"Rose Jr., Russell K. From: Mechanic "B" 3306 10/28/72 6/15/75

To: Mechanic "A"Ross, Henry R. From: Assistant Customer 4400 3/12/66 6/22/75

Information Rep.To: Customer Information

RepresentativeSampson, Russell From: Utility "A" 3334 10/13/58 6/1/75

To: Laborer "A"Samuel, Gardner From: Operator-Extra 3296 5/29/71 6/15/75


Sanders, Frederick A. From: Mechanic "B" 3301 5/13/71 5/18/75To: Mechanic "A"

Santos, Encarnacion V. From: Operator-Extra 3221 12/18/53 6/1/75Schedule Checker

To: TrafficmanSchneider, Marion L. From: Pension & Ins. Clerk 6200 9/1/44 7/14/75

To: Personnel TechnicianSchulte, David K. From: Mechanic "B" 3313 1/28/74 6/29/75

To: Mechanic "A"

Div./ DateName Classification Dept. EmployedScoggins, Donald T. From: Instructor of V.O. 3299 9/21/59

To: Stops & ZoneRepresentative

Segletes, Hugo G. From: Tvlg. Storekeeper 7300 8/24/54To: Buyer

Segura, Denise M. From: Rel. Ticket Clerk 3246 11/19/73To: Ticket Clerk

Siedenburg, William F. From: Operator-Extra 3296 4/27/68Supervisor of V.O.

To: Supervisor of V.O.Sigurdson, Stephen W. From: Watchman 7200 5/27/71

To: Computer ProgrammerSinger Jr., Samuel J. From: Equipment Foreman I 3399 6/5/46

To: Equipment Foreman IISmall, Willie M. From: Secretary III 4400 1/17/72

To: Assistant CustomerInformation Representative

Smith, Alvin L. From: Operator 3211 11/20/58To: Operator-Extra

Instructor of V.O.Smith, J. From: Operator 3210 9/21/68

To: Operator-ExtraScedule Checker

Smith, Nathaniel From: Operator-Extra 3296 1/10/70Supervisor of V.O.

To: Supervisor of V.O.Smith, Ronald H. From: Operator 3306 6/13/74

To: Utility "A"Smith, Scott From: Assistant Customer 4400 10/6/71

Information Rep.To: Customer Info. Rep.

Starks, Roy L. From: Operator 3205 8/12/67To: Operator-Extra

Division DispatcherStasinos, Nick C. From: Payroll Clerk 7100 11/18/74

To: Cash ClerkSteenbock, Orville L. From: Relief Mopper-Waxer 3301 7/12/74

To: Utility "A"Sterling, Sharon S. From: Ticket Clerk (Rel.) 3216 7/13/73

To: Ticket ClerkStevens, Peggy A. From: Secretary II 2100 4/10/75

To: Secretary IIIStevenson, Leon From: Supervisor of V.O. 3298 7/22/67

Extra-Radio DispatcherTo: Radio Dispatcher

Stewart, Sharon J. From: Typist Clerk 7100 4/21/75To: Revenue Clerk

Suarez, Manuel T. From: Mopper-Waxer 3302 4/26/74To: Utility "A"

Sullivan, D. From: Operator 3210 6/7/69To: Operator-Extra

Schedule CheckerTervalon, K. From: Operator 3207 8/22/70


Thill, James E. From: Operator-Extra 3296 7/3/71Supervisor of V.O.

To: Supervisor of V.O.Thomas, Issac F. From: Operator 3204 12/19/56

To: Operator-ExtraThomas, K. From: Operator-Extra 3500 8/14/73


Thomas, Luther From: Operator 3202 6/16/72To: Operator-Extra

Schedule CheckerThompson, Edmund B. From: Ticket Clerk 3219 5/11/63

To: Service DirectorTirado, Antonio From: Operator 3202 12/22/72


Vanderhule, Randi S. From: Typist Clerk 3315 6/17/74To: Shop Clerk

Vanegas, David From: Operator 3315 4/1/74To: Utility "A"

Van Gundy, Albert Riley From: Mechanic "B" 3308 3/10/69To: Mechanic "A"

Vest, Gertrude N. From: Passenger Service 3299 8/4/47Representative

To: Passenger AgentVillalobos, Ray J. From: Operator-Extra 3296 4/25/70


Wahl, Margaret A. From: Temporary Ticket 3290-5 11/19/73Clerk (Rel.)

To: Ticket ClerkWallace, Rebecca A. From: Relief Ticket Clerk 3290-2 5/9/73

To: Ticket ClerkWalsh, John H. From: Director of Safety 3299 6/18/73

To: General Supt. ofTransportation

Watson, William R. From: Schedule Checker 3500 9/23/54To: Supervisor of

Schedule CheckerWeirich, James A. From: Mechanic "B" 3305 11/2/72

To: Mechanic "A"Wert, Michael From: Operator-Extra 3500 4/27/73


Westfall, Barry From: Operator-Extra 3500 2/10/68Schedule Checker

To: Schedule CheckerWheeler, George A. From: Mechanic "B" 3308 8/1/70

To: Mechanic "A"Wilk, Julius R. From: Mechanic "B" 3308 5/30/72

To: Mechanic "A"Williams, Bobby L. From: Operator 3202 4/12/69


Williams, J.N. From: Operator 3211 11/20/73To: Operator-Extra

Schedule CheckerWilson, Emmanuel L. From: Operator 3212 3/19/66

To: Operator-ExtraSupervisor of V.O.

Wilson, Fred From: Mechanic "C" 3301 11/6/68To: Mechanic "B"

Wilson, Kenneth E. From: Operator 3215 4/13/73To: Operator-Extra

Division DispatcherWilson, Willie From: Mechanic "B" 3305 11/24/67

To: Mechanic "A"Winstead, Richard R. From: Operator 3203 2/2/73


Wolf, D. From: Operator 3208 8/3/73To: Operator-Extra

Schedule CheckerWoodie, Brenda J. From: Schedule Typist 3500 8/5/74

To: Keypunch OperatorYamada, Donna L. From: Computer Programmer 7200 3/17/75

To: Systems AnalystYoung, R. From: Operator-Extra 3500 12/22/72


Zevely, James A. From: Mechanic "A" 3312 7/24/70To: Mechanic "A" Leadman

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District EmployeesThanked For Life-Saving Donation

RTD's employees recently took part ina life and death drama when they donated30 pints of blood to 25-year old James F.Abernethy, son of community relationscoordinator, James T. Abernethy.

In 1974, James F. Abernethy, wasdiagnosed as having acute lymphaticleukemia. He was hospitalized in-termittently during the next month, andthen became an out-patient for eightmore months. Doctors decided to fightthe leukemia with chemotherapy, but af-ter three sessions they determined thatone more dose would be fatal. The onlything remaining was a bone marrow tran-splant, and when doctors found out thatJames' brother Steve, was a suitabledonor, the transplant was performed.

James F., is now out of the hospital anda partner in a Cambria architectural con-sulting firm. In July, he passed thecrucial test of the first 100 days after theoperation.

The following is a letter from James F.thanking all RTD employees for their trulylife-saving donation:

RTD BLOOD DONORS:My names is James F. Abernethy. I was

the ninth leukemic to undergo a bonemarrow transplant at UCLA Medical Cen-ter. This particular procedure is stilldefined as experimental and only one outof four people is a suitable donor.

Besides involving me, the patient, mytransplant treatments have involved myentire family. My brother Steve, thedonor, gave me 100cc of his bonemarrow and white cells, which required21/2 hours on a blood separating machinedaily for fourteen days. My brother Markhad to go to the Red Cross Headquartersto give me some of the platelets I needed.

Another aspect to all this was theamount of blood used above-and-beyondthe amount that any family could supply.Besides all that my family could give, Ineeded an additional 130 units of bloodto stay alive. Your donations in my namehave shown me that there is a basic goodwithin the human spirit and I graciouslythank each of you.

The gift of blood is a gift of life forsomeone else. It can be broken down intolife-supporting elements that will sustain ahuman being for another day, as it did forme.

James F. Abernethy

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June's Operator of the Month Award went to Ben F. Cooper, Jr. of Division 1 1 . Cooperdrives line 9. A 28 year RTD veteran, Cooper recently received his 23 year safety award.He was also an operator of the month in 1968.

Cooper lives in the Crenshaw area and during his spare time works with neighorhoodyouth groups, mainly with football and baseball teams.

Cooper received his award and a check from RTD Director George W. Brewster at arecent Board meeting, while Jack Greasby, Division 11 mananger, looked on proudly.

EAST MEETS WEST — RTD recently provided a bus to take a group of Vietnameserefugees on a visit to the Los Angeles Zoo. The refugees were brought to the UnitedStates of America by the National Broadcasting Company, and while in Los Angeles, arestaying at the homes of NBC personnel. The group in the picture above includes 6-month-old Ha Do and a grandmother, Mrs. Dang Khoc Hoang.

Bess Seaman, information operator for 28 years, retired on June 30, and was honoredby a retirement party given by the telephone information and P.A.X. department.

Mrs. Seaman, right, holds a card presented to her by Barbara Hagen, left, chief ofTelephone Operations, who also presented a check to Mrs. Seaman.

In addition to her many friends at RTD, also on hand to celebrate the occasion wereMrs. Seaman's two daughters and four grandchildren, ages one to 10 years.

Mrs. Seaman's retirement plans include devoting time to her family and her hobbies,knitting and crocheting.

Sue Wilbur, who works at the RTD Information area at the Greyhound Bus Terminal at6th and Los Angeles Streets in downtown L.A., was chosen as June's InformationOperator of the Month. Mrs. Wilbur was commended for providing "Fast, accurate in-formation in a courteous manner which has never caused a single complaint."

Mrs. Wilbur, who lives in El Monte, has been an information operator with the Districtsince 1963. She received a certificate of merit and a savings bond from Director GeorgeW. Brewster, right, at the July 16th Board meeting. Robert G. Williams, manager ofcustomer relations, looks on.

Whittier Station Scene of Dramatic CaptureLeads to Conclusion

of Kidnap CaseRTD ticket clerk Josephine Aveyta's

sharp eyes and quick thinking recently ledto the dramatic conclusion of a widelypublicized kidnapping case.

It was Josephine, a ticket clerk at theWhittier Station, who spotted the allegedabductress of 18-month old MichaelBollinger of Redondo Beach at the stationand quickly notified police. The teenagerhad been wanted by FBI agents.

Josephine, who has been with theDistrict five years, explains what hap-pened:

"The girl had been here on a Saturday,asking about buying a Greyhound ticket fora bus to Monterey, but I didn't know thenthat she was wanted by the FBI.

"The following Wednesday, FBI agentscame to the station, showed me a pictureof the girl and wanted to know if she hadbeen here. I told them she had, and that

she was planning to go to Monterey tosee her boyfriend.

"The very next day, I had just come backfrom lunch and was sitting by the window,when I spotted her at the lockers beforeshe went into the ladies room. I followedher into the restroom to get a closer look.She was dumping some baby clothes in thetrash can, and her suitcases were scat-tered around her. She asked me when thenext bus to Monterey was. I told her I didn'tknow, but I'd find out. I went back out andtold John Horse, the other ticket clerk, tocall the police.

"Then I went back into the restroom andstarted talking to her, trying to stall her. Thepolice came 15 minutes later. At first shepretended she was someone else, thenshe became angry, but finally she brokedown crying."

For her quick thinking, Josephinereceived a letter of thanks from the WhittierPolice.

Employees Urged to ContributeDuring Upcoming Blood Drive

The District's annual blood drive will beheld this year on Wednesday, August 27,at the new District headquarters at 425So. Main Street.

The blood drive is being held with thecooperation of the American Red Cross,which is providing the Bloodmobile andthe trained medical personnel.

According to Bill Kendall, personnelanalyst and chairman of the RTD bloodbank, the District's Blood Bank has acurrent deficit of 88 pints. 74 pints weredonated by RTD personnel during the last11 months, while a total of 162 pints was

withdrawn by District personnel.Kendall says "Employees are urged to

contribute to the Blood Bank during thisyear's drive to make up the deficit andalso to build up the District's reserves.This will insure that all District employeesand their families continue to have ac-cess to unlimited supplies of blood whenthe need arises."

Employees should call the PersonnelDepartment, ext. 282, to arrange an ap-pointment for August 27. The Red Crosswill provide shuttle service to 425 So.Main from 1060 So. Broadway.

Laying Down the LinesClifton H. Huckaby and Willie E. Russell, both of South Park Shop's roving maintenance

crew, prepare their equipment before re-striping parking lanes at Division 8.Huckaby started with RTD as a Utility "A" in 1968 and Russell in 1960. Both men

joined the property maintenance staff this year.

Southern California Rapid Transit District1060 South Broadway, Los Angeles 90015

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Los Angeles, Calif.Permit No. 28201

Beverly Lauck and Kiki.

Making HeadwayDivision 12 operator David B. Lawson

and his wife, Ann, have become the proudparents of a boy, Peter Jacob, whoweighed 6 lbs. and was 19 inches long.The Lawsons also have a daughter,Tawyna, who is two years old.

•Two RTD employees were recently

awarded master of science degrees atcommencement exercises at West CoastUniversity of Los Angeles.Young K. Jin, staff accountant, and PaulS.C. Sun, management trainee, earnedtheir graduate degrees in financial ac-counting through evening programs at theUniversity while working full-time.

Jin has been with RTD since 1972 andSun has been a management trainee since1974.

•Retired RTD Operator O.A. Ortega

gave a recital last June at the Santa MonicaSenior Citizens Recreation Center.

While at RTD, Ortega was known at theDistrict as the "Singing Bus Driver." Heretired from Division 6 last October, after29 years with the District.

•Patricia McCracken, a service analyst in

customer relations, always did like to bowl,so about a year-and-a-half ago she sent ina post card to "Bowling for Dollars." Shewas called and on June 2 finally got herchance.

Patricia got a strike on the first ball and aseven on the second, winning $50 for hereself and her pen pal.

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RetiredName Classification

Div./Dept.

DateEmployed

DateEffective

Armes, Rawleigh D. Operator 3209 5/13/47 7/5/75Bishop, Derial Dorris Operator 3209 11/17/37 6/3/75Brooks, Kerman Calvin Service Director 3219 2/28/46 6/7/75Buettner, Edward Alfred Operator 3206 1/4/55 6/1/75Capek, Elmer Edwin Operator 3209 10/5/53 7/20/75Chappell, Ray Irvin Former Operator 6201 3/30/59 7/1/75

Trans. to Ind. Leave12/22/74

Hicks, William Orbin Former Operator 6201 11/21/50 6/25/75Trans. to Ind. Leave4/22/75

Johnston, John Thomas General Superintendentof Transportation

3299 5/21/37 7/18/75

Lara, Joe Sanchez Mechanic "A" 3314 3/1/51 5/31/75Miles, Alton (NMN) Operator 3218 9/11/71 7/8/75Miller, Berton Kenneth Cabinet Maker 3314 3/16/37 7/1/75Riley, Jack Joseph Former Mechanic "A" 6201 3/12/47 6/12/75

LeadmanTrans. to Ind. Leave6/6/74

Rose, Vernon Robert Division Maintenance 3306 3/3/42 7/12/75Manager

Rozelle, Hollace Orlando Operator 3205 6/4/46 7/14/75Seaman, Bess Miller Information Clerk 5000 5/12/49 6/30/75Smith, Albert J. Operator 3215 9/26/46 6/28/75Stowe, Elmer B. Instructor of Vehicle 3297 1/10/37 7/18/75

OperationsTaylor, Martin Adair Operator 3209 9/15/53 7/1/75Welch, Richard Azro Operator 3210 8/24/44 6/7/75Westmore, Verle Allen Division Trans-

portation Manager3202 5/18/36 7/25/75

Williams, Herbert Kyle Operator 3209 8/4/41 6/28/75

Transportation Night AtDisneyland Planned

Transportation Night at Disneyland willbe held this year on Friday, October 3. Theevent, which is being sponsored by theTraffic and Transportation Clubs ofSouthern California, will be from 8:00 to11:30 p.m. and will offer District em-ployees an opportunity to meet with theirco-workers and with personnel from othertransportation industries.

Tickets for the event are $5.25 per per-son (children under two years of age areadmitted free) and include admission, freeparking and unlimited use of all attractionsexcept the shooting galleries. Dancing, en-tertainment, bands and shows are alsofree.

Tickets will go on sale August 29, at theCashier's Office, Room 722, 1060 So.Broadway, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.weekdays.

Attention All EmployeesComing Saturday, September 13, a

District-wide Open House will be held atthe new El Monte Division 9. All em-ployees and their families are invited toattend and inspect RTD's newestoperating division.

Petters Celebrate 47th AnniversaryRetired operator Marcellus R. Petter and

his wife Lydia celebrated their 47th wed-ding anniversary by taking a 14-day cruiseon the S.S. Monterey to Alaska.

Petter, who resides in Torrance, startedhis career as an operator in January, 1931.Bon voyage and many happy returns to thePetters!

HERD Cr; WRYVolume 2 Number 7Published by and for the employees ofthe Southern California Rapid TransitDistrict. Send stories, photos, or just thefacts to Daria Schlega, Editor, HEADWAY,Room 500, 1060 S. Broadway, LosAngeles, Calif. 90015.

DeceasedDiv./ Date Date

Name Classification Dept. Employed EffectiveBates, Leon Howard Operator 3218 11/19/40 6/7/75Chaney, William Henry Employment Supervisor 6200 12/14/59 6/17/75Gough, John Charles Operator 3203 1/9/57 6/30/75Hammond, Henry E. Former Mechanic "B" 3312 3/5/23 5/24/75

Retired 2/12/60Koehler, Arnold Former Operator 3206 9/30/42 12/19/74

Retired 1/10/56Jackson, Dozier Former Laborer "A" 3303 5/14/24 7/6/75

Retired 6/1/53Littlebear, Tom (NMN) Operator 3212 9/11/71 6/4/75Loy, Elmo D. Former Operator 3207 7/29/43 7/5/75

Retired 9/3/72Martinez, Crecensio Former Laborer "B" 3334 4/1/18 6/22/75

Retired 6/1/63Robinett, Arthur H. Former Operator 3212 11/15/35 6/7/75

Retired 2/7/74Rochford, Max C. Former Operator 3209 11/28/50 7/23/75

Retired 10/2/74Snyder, Maynard "H" Former Operator 3205 5/26/20 5/28/75

Retired 2/2/48

Beverly Lauck Has A"Champ" in Her Family

Kiki Lantry, 11-year old daughter ofBeverly Lauck, a secretary in theMarketing and Communications Depart-ment, has won the Amateur Athletic Union(AAU) 10/11 year old girls' national cham-pionship for the one mile run with a time of5:09.2. The meet was held Sunday, July13th, near Pomona.

Kiki has been running since she waseight years old. In 1973 she won theNational AAU championship for girls nineand under in the 880. The same year shealso set an AAU record for the mile in herage group, 5:33.2, which still stands. Alsoin that year, Kiki's sister, Virginia, then 14,was a member of the national championAAU two-mile relay team which set arecord, and brother, Jonathan, was theAAU national champion 10/11 year oldboys' miler and national silver medalist inthe 880. Kiki, Jonathan and Virginia bothplan to enter cross-country competitionthis fall.

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