DISTRICT'S GO-TO GUY JOHNSON TO RETIRE AS PARKS SPOKESMAN.Byline: Angie Valencia-Martinez Staff Writer SIMI VALLEY Simi Valley (sē`mē, sĭm`ē), city (1990 pop. 100,217), Ventura co., SW Calif. in an oil, fruit, and farm region; laid out 1887, inc. 1969. - Rick Johnson Rick Johnson may refer to:
A former journalist, Johnson will retire on March 25, with 29 years and 9 months of public service. ``I get here at 7 a.m. every morning,'' said Johnson, 62. ``I can't wait to get going (to start the day).'' In his role as administration and community affairs administrator, Johnson wears many hats, including district spokesman. He also is responsible for developing quarterly newsletters, information brochures and annual reports, conducting tours of facilities, writing grant proposals and negotiating between the district and its bargaining units A bargaining unit in labor relations is a group of employees with a clear and identifiable community of interests who are (under U.S. law) represented by a single labor union in collective bargaining and other dealings with management. . ``He's quite a package,'' said Larry Peterson, the park district's general manager. ``He's a dedicated, hard-working individual who has kept the best interest of the district in mind. He's a consistent performer.'' Among his biggest accomplishments are securing $7 million in grant monies for park acquisition and development. Historic Corriganville Park was acquired in 1988 and is used for film and television projects. Last year, the park district enjoyed its hottest film year yet - garnering more than $54,000 in film revenue. Johnson served as film coordinator. ``I've known him all those 30 years,'' said board director Elaine Freeman. ``It's been my pleasure. He's done a lot for the community as well as the park district. ``He's been there as a steady contributor for all those years. I will miss him.'' A retired Navy chief petty Petty girl airbrushed beauty, scantily clad in Esquire’s pages. [Am. Lit.: Misc.] See : Sex Symbols officer, Johnson was instrumental in the Veterans Plaza at Rancho ran·cho n. pl. ran·chos Southwestern U.S. 1. A hut or group of huts for housing ranch workers. 2. A ranch. Tapo Community Park, which opened last year. City Councilman Glen Becerra said Johnson's departure will be a loss to the community. ``Rick was part of creating the relationship between the city and park district that allowed us to accomplish so much,'' he said. ``There was no bickering bick·er intr.v. bick·ered, bick·er·ing, bick·ers 1. To engage in a petty, bad-tempered quarrel; squabble. See Synonyms at argue. 2. . We work together to address the community's needs.'' Upon his retirement, Johnson's duties will be divided up among several employees. Now, it's time It's Time was a successful political campaign run by the Australian Labor Party (ALP) under Gough Whitlam at the 1972 election in Australia. Campaigning on the perceived need for change after 23 years of conservative (Liberal Party of Australia) government, Labor put forward a to spend quality time with his wife, Pam. ``My wife and I are in good health,'' Johnson said. ``There are a lot of things we'd like to do.'' Angie Valencia-Martinez, (805) 583-7604 angie.valencia(at)dailynews.com CAPTION(S): photo Photo: Rick Johnson, a nearly 30-year veteran of work with the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District, will retire effective March 25. Joe Binoya/Special to the Daily News |
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