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Home My WebLink AboutOAK STREET 14488HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY ( #39) IDENTIFICATION 1. Common name: Saratoga Volunteer Fire Bell 2. Historic name: Saratoga Volunteer Fire Bell 3. Street or rural address: 14488 Oak Street City: Saratoga Zip: 95070 County: Santa Clara 4. Parcel number: 517 -10 -034 5. Present Owner: Saratoga Fire Department Address: P.O. Box 406 City: Saratoga Zip: 95071 Ownership is: Public: Private: X 6. Present Use: Landmark Original Use: Fire Call Bell is 2808COIN 7a. Architectural style: Not applicable 7b. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or structure and describe any major alterations from its original condition: This large cast iron bell hangs from a wooden beam supported by two columns of red brick. It is located in front of Fireman's Hall, the main structure on the property. The bell measures 100 inches in circumference and 31 inches in diameter at its base, and is 20 inches high. The clapper is missing. . HA W. :. 8. Construction date: Estimated: Factual: 1903 9. Architect: Unknown 10. Builder: Unknown 11. Approx. prop. size: Frontage: 50' Depth: 125' approx. acreage: 12. Date(s) of enclosed photograph(s): 1988 13. Condition: Excellent: Good: X Fair: Deteriorated: No longer in existence: 14. Alterations: 15. Surroundings: (Check more than one if necessary) Open land: Scattered buildings: Densely built -up: X Residential: Industrial: Commercial: X Other: 16. Threats to site: None known: X Private development: Zoning: Vandalism: Public Works project: Other: 17. Is the structure: On its original site? Moved? X Unknown? 18. Related features: Firemen's Hall is the main structure on the site SIGNIFICANCE 19. Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include dates, events, and persons associated with the site). This Volunteer Fire Call Bell was very important in Saratoga's early years. It was hung on a steel tower directly over the jail which was located at the corner of Fourth Street and Lumber Street (now Big Basin Way). It was used to alert the volunteer firefighters whenever there was a fire. In 1962, it was moved to its present location where it rests as a marker in front of the Firemen's Hall on Oak Street. 20. Main theme of the historic resource: (If more than one is checked, number in order of importance.) Architecture: Arts /Leisure: Economic /Industrial: Exploration /Settlement: Government: X Military: Religion: Social /Ed.: 21. Sources (List books, documents, surveys, personal interviews and their dates). F. Cunningham, Saratoga's First Hundred Years, 1967. 22. Date form prepared: 4/88 By (name): SHPC Organization: City of Saratoga Address: 13777 Fruitvale Ave. City: Saratoga Zip: 95070 Phone: 867 -3438 CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING DEPARTMENT IDENTIFICATION Street Address Hi s t o r i c Name ��a�C� �� a Vcc 0 FA -y_"e P i ye De tot, Present Ownerir.�mP�yi .a Address Slk CULTURAL RESOURCES INVENTORY INVENTORY # "kv- PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN $ (date) APN. D 1 Present Use I andma.r-k Original Use f -7f re_ be, C JI iii Other Past Uses nPgrRTPTTnm Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or structure and describe any major alterations from its original condition: Z L+0 dtL SU eo � �.� �, �•� cep Approximate property size: Lot size (in feet) Frontage k9 .9 1 Depth or approximate acreage Condition (check one): EY�ellent ( ) Good (X) Fair ( ) (.` ,zriorated ( ) No longer in existence ( ) Is the feature: Altered ?,( ) Unaltered? (Y) Location sketch map (draw and label site and surrounding streets, roads, and pro- minent landmarks) Threats to site: None known ( ) Vandalism (�) Private Development ( ) Other ( ) Primary exterior building material: Zoning ( ) Public Works Project ( ) Stone ( ) Brick ( ) Stucco ( ) Adobe ( ) Wood ( ) Is the structure: On its original site? ( ) Moved? (A Unknown ( ) Other (--�) Me4o-L Year of initial construction This date is: Factual ( ) Architect (if known) Builder ( if known) Related features: Barn ( ) Carriage House ( ) Outhouse ( ) Watertower /Tankhouse ( ) Other ( ) SIGNIFICANCE Estimated (V Shed(s) ( ) Formal garden(s).( ) Windmill ( ) one1k.. Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include dates, events, and persons associated with the site when known): As earl ab lao3 thF5 Fire bell 1 -)Ltne C>n 0- t�eci �� e' C One 30 � � �� re�n��` °.) �1�� n Dak Sf'ree uar� I-h51�✓'�cn.( �d�c Source (books, documents, surveys, personal interviews, and their dates): i i Form prepared by: 66LY,C.�4 'F�a�.1 Date: '3 ��a I <1 sAR _ of hN ' ATOGA 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE • SARATOGA. CALIFORNIA 95070 (408) 867 -3438 COUNCIL MEMBERS: July 13, 1988 a Andy Bogart Saratoga Volunteer Firemen's Association 20800 Wardell Road Saratoga, CA 95070 Dear Mr. Bogart: Karen Anderson Martha Clevenger Joyce Hlava David Moyles Donald Peterson The Saratoga Heritage Preservation Commission is pleased to inform you that we have recently completed the Heritage Resource Inventory of important historic buildings in Saratoga. As one of Saratoga's Designated Heritage Resources ( #HP -12), the Saratoga Volunteer Fire Bell is automatically included in the Inventory. Enclosed is a list of the entire Inventory and the individual Inventory form for your property which gives information about the building, the property and its history. We would appreciate your review of this form to let us know if there are any changes or additions your wish to include. If you have any questions, please direct them to the Commission through Valerie Young, our staff person at City Hall (867- 3438). Sincerely, Members of the Heritage Preservation Commission Elizabeth Ansnes Roy Cameron Norm Koepernik Sharo �/andsness " Barba/ Voesteri Warren Heid, Chairman HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY ( #39) IDENTIFICATION 1. Common name: Saratoga Volunteer Fire Bell 2. Historic name: Saratoga Volunteer Fire Bell 3. Street or rural address: 14488 Oak Street City: Saratoga Zip: 95070 County: Santa Clara 4. Parcel number: 517 -10 -034 5. Present Owner: Saratoga Fire Department Address: P.O. Box 406 City: Saratoga Zip: 95071 Ownership is: Public: Private: X 6. Present Use: Landmark Original-'Use. " Fire Call Bell DESCRIPTION 7a. Architectural style: Not applicable 7b. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or structure and describe any major alterations from its original condition: This large cast iron bell hangs from a wooden beam supported by two columns of red brick. It is located in front of Fireman's Hall, the main structure on the property. The bell measures 100 inches in circumference and 31 inches in diameter at its base, and is 20 inches high. The clapper is missing. 8. Construction date: Estimated: Factual: 1903 9. Architect: Unknown 10. Builder: Unknown (photograph here) 11. Approx. prop. size: Frontage: 50' Depth: 125' approx. acreage: 12. Date(s) of enclosed photograph(s): 1988 13. Condition: Excellent: Good: X Fair: Deteriorated: No longer in existence: 14. Alterations: 15. Surroundings: (Check more than one if necessary) Open land: Scattered buildings: Densely built -up: X Residential: Industrial: Commercial: X Other: 16. Threats to site: None known: X Private development: Zoning: Vandalism: Public Works project: Other: 17. Is the structure: On its original site? Moved? X Unknown? 18. Related features: Firemen's Hall is the main structure on the site SIGNIFICANCE 19. Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include dates, events, and persons associated with the site)... This Volunteer Fire Call Bell was very important in Saratoga's early years. It was hung on a steel tower directly over the jail which was located at the corner of Fourth Street and Lumber Street (now Big Basin Way). It was used to alert the volunteer firefighters whenever there was a fire. In 1962, it was moved to its present location where it rests as a marker in front of the Firemen's Hall on Oak Street. 20. Main theme of the historic resource: (If more than one is checked, number in order of importance.) Architecture: Arts /Leisure: Economic /Industrial: Exploration /Settlement: Government: X Military: Religion: Social /Ed.: 21. Sources (List books, documents, surveys, personal interviews and their dates). F. Cunningham, Saratoga's First Hundred Years, 1967. 22. Date form prepared: 4/88 By (name): SHPC Organization: City of Saratoga Address: 13777 Fruitvale Ave. City: Saratoga Zip: 95070 Phone: 867 -3438 Meeting Date Fee (No fee for designation only) CYTY OF SARATOGA HERITAGE RESOURCE DESIGNATION /PERMIT APPLICATION FORM I. Identification of Heritage Resource A. Name 1) Common Neme Saratoga Volunteer Fire Bell 2) Historic Name Same B. Location/Address 14434 Oak Street in front of Fi remens Hall C. Assessor's Parcel Number 517 -10 -013 D. Use of Site Landmark 1) Original Fire Cal l Bel l •E. Present Owner Firemen's Association (Saratoga Fire Department) (Please attach..documentation of ownership) 1) Address 14488 Oak .Street. 2) Phone Number 867 -3347 Andy Bogart,_ President 3) Public or Private Ownership Private 4) Has Owner been Notifies. of Application? Yes II. 'Purpose of Application A. Application for Designation or Permit? Designation 1. If application for permit briefly describe proposal and alterations required. B. Application for Heritage Landmark, Lane or District? Landmark 1. If application for heritage lane or district please attach required petitions (Section 6(a) Ord. No. 66). III. Description A. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site (including major vegetation features) or structure and describe..any existing major alterations from its original condition: This fire bell hangs from a large wooden beam supported by two columns of red brick. It is surrounded by shrubs but is near the sidewalk where it can easily be.seen. B. Architectural Style N /A. - C. Year of Construction 1962 D. Name of Architect or Builder - - - - -- E. Approximate property -size in feet description if available) (please attach legal - 1) Frontage 19.91 2 ) Depth N/A 3) Approximate Acreage F. Condition of Structure and or Site / (circle one) 1) Excellent ) Fair 3) Deteriorated__ G. Is structure altered or unaltered? H. Secondary structures on site. Describe. The Fireman's Hall is the main structure on the site. The bell--is- in front of the hall. I. Is this the original site or - h ' as the structure been moved? The fire bell has been moved from i's original site. (See IV A. C" Today it rests as a marker in front of the Firemen's Hall on Oak Street. IV. V. Location Ma; I kL u sr p' yy,,�� g G A -�o �,,�: •.t. Vin- wry ��.�t� � ,� G,qr .. _ r Labe ( 1 site and surrounding st t T` r roads and prominent landmarkE ..- ,.. , - � .+ � tar -' �•. Significance A. Briefly describe historical and /or architectural importance of the resource (include dates, events and persons associatF with the site) As early as 1903, this firebell hung on a steel -tower located'directl over the jail on Fourth St. near Lumber St - (now Big Basin Way) In 1924, the Sarato a Fire District was legally incorporated by vote under the State of California Fire District Act of 1882. (Attach sheet if more space required) B. List sources used to determine - historical value (i.e. books, documents, surveys, personal interviews and..their dates): Cunningham, "Saratoga First Hundred Years" C. Does this- - site /structure-- --have -. -a- -county, historical landmark designation? NO state or federal Form submitted by: 1) Name Andre' T. Bo art and Barbara Voester 2) Address 20800 Wardell Rd. Sarato a, CA. ' 95070 3) Phone Number 867 -3347 4) or Saratoga Heritage Preservation Commission ' I C" Today it rests as a marker in front of the Firemen's Hall on Oak Street. IV. V. Location Ma; I kL u sr p' yy,,�� g G A -�o �,,�: •.t. Vin- wry ��.�t� � ,� G,qr .. _ r Labe ( 1 site and surrounding st t T` r roads and prominent landmarkE ..- ,.. , - � .+ � tar -' �•. Significance A. Briefly describe historical and /or architectural importance of the resource (include dates, events and persons associatF with the site) As early as 1903, this firebell hung on a steel -tower located'directl over the jail on Fourth St. near Lumber St - (now Big Basin Way) In 1924, the Sarato a Fire District was legally incorporated by vote under the State of California Fire District Act of 1882. (Attach sheet if more space required) B. List sources used to determine - historical value (i.e. books, documents, surveys, personal interviews and..their dates): Cunningham, "Saratoga First Hundred Years" C. Does this- - site /structure-- --have -. -a- -county, historical landmark designation? NO state or federal Form submitted by: 1) Name Andre' T. Bo art and Barbara Voester 2) Address 20800 Wardell Rd. Sarato a, CA. ' 95070 3) Phone Number 867 -3347 4) or Saratoga Heritage Preservation Commission I M P O R T A N T Prior to submitting an application for heritage resource designation or permit application to alter such a resource, the following should be read carefully. .I, the applicant, understand that by applying for a permit to alter such a resource that the site of this resource will be..,subject to the limitations and provisions of Ordinance No.' 66:' I also agree that these limitations and provisions will be complied with as well as any conditions upon which the q ,,UphandtthnJis'granted. In w tness whereof, I here unto set C� Yc l 19�. . 1ti of , Signature Ott, LeLt ,L Ettt —jam Print Name GL}� �fft,� Address. Lt' ;L't. � Phone: Residence 867 -3347 Business VI. R tion of Commission to (circle one): C'ty Council/ lanning--Com.^tission /Community Development Department A. The Heritage Preservation Commission is for /against the proposed designation. /permit application. B. Comrc,ents : - �Q,Q�, {�1` VAA t KG�Q- Ww+ 1..... C. Findings: 1. The Saratoga Volunteer Fire Bell reflects a special element of the cultural, social, political and engineering history of e i y. 2. The Fire Bell is identified with persons and events significant in local and county history. 3. The Fire Bell is a visual feature that contributes to an establ ished historic -area of the :Ci:ty. Si gn,ed Wtiq Chairman of..,ueri to _ Preservation Com-nission Cl- / �1 / C C" A great deal of unselfish labor had always been required in the launching and development of all of the community's public im- provements, and the 1920's brought quite a number of such under- takings. About the first was the Fire District formed as provided by state law. The men who had been prominent in the prevention and control of fire over the years were the principal organizers. Ed Seagraves continued on as Chief, a position he had served faith - fully for many years. No group of public spirited individuals ever rendered a more efficient service to the community than the Saratoga Volunteer Fire Department. While Saratoga had never been devastated by fire as had other communities, it did have its share of outstanding blazes including Maclay's tannery and grist mill in the sixties, the paste- board mill in the seventies, Saratoga paper mill in the eighties, and Congress Springs Hotel after the turn of the century. Saratoga's citizens, realizing the menace of fire, took up a collec- tion and purchased four hundred feet of two and one-half inch hose, mounted on a hand -drawn cart that was used until the Fire District was formed. This was kept inside the door of Kane's blacksmith shop, on the lower floor of Kane's Hall. A fire bell was bought and hoisted on a steel tower located directly over the village jail on Fourth Street near Lumber Street. The San Jose Water Works installed four fire hydrants along Lumber Street, one at Sixth, Fifth and Third Streets,. and one at the end of the Saratoga - Los Gatos Road. In 1924, the''-Saratoga Fire District was legally incorporated by vote under the State of California Fire District Act of 1882, which gave the district power to raise money for its needs through taxation. Three elected fire commissioners, Lee Renn, G. E. Tarleton a d W. A. Rice, soon purchased a 1924 Model T fire truck. In 192, a chemical Model A fire truck was added to the fire equipment. Ten years later, the first fire - pumper was bought and the old one was retired. A roll call of fire chiefs who made many contributions towards Saratoga's progress in its formative years included Ed Seagraves, Martin Kane, Eber Tarleton, Carl Taylor, Everett Priest, Lee Renn, Jack Clarke, Donn Renn, Eugene Heuer, Wilbur Worden, Virgil Campbell, Earl Renn, Jerry Renn and Henry Clarke. Ninety -one- year -old Pete Albini holds the distinction of honorary fire chief for the past twenty -five years. This old -timer came to Saratoga in 1897, worked for Hubbard and Carmichael Lumber Mills, and has been an enthusiastic volunteer fireman since the turn of the century. Up to his eighty -fifth birthday, Mr. Albini was a familiar figure rushing down Oak street to the firehouse responding to the ringing of the fire bell both day and night. The passing years have increased the skill of the fire fighters and brought great improvement in this equipment which today rates among the finest in the state. Quite a number of Saratoga property owners have reason to be grateful for the efficient work of the town's Volunteer Fire Department. s i t ii ...7 (.0- C C� AGREEMENT CONCERNING FIRE BELL M i. , THIS AGREEMENT, dated f- eV7tI..up,�z. 1 d between THE SARATOGA FIREMEN'S SOCIAL ORGANIZATION 199 no profit association, hereinafter referred to as "Association," and THE CITY OF SARATOGA, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "City" is made with reference to the following facts: A. Association is the owner of a steel fire bell presently located at Fireman's Hall at 14434 Oak Street, Saratoga, California. B. "City's Heritage 'Preservation Commission has determined that said fire bell has special historical and cultural significance, interest and value as part of the history of the City and ought to be preserved as a heritage resource. C. Association has agreed to transfer ownership of the fire bell to City under the circumstances hereinafter described. NOW, THEREFORE,. the parties agree as follows: 1. Association hereby agrees that upon any dissolution, termination of existence, or other circumstance resulting in the discontinuance of Association as an operating nonprofit organization, . the ownership and possession of said fire bell shall automatically pass to City, without further action being required on the part of Association by way of' executing an instrument of transfer or otherwise, it being the intention of Association to hereby make a present gift of said fire bell to City which shall become effective upon the occurrence of any of the events specified herein. 2• Association may, at any time, transfer possession of said fire bell to City, and hereby agrees to do so in the event Association is no longer able to provide safe custody of the bell at a location within the City of Saratoga. 3. City hereby accepts the gift of said fire bell from Association and agrees to keep and preserve the same as a heritage resource. Upon taking possession thereof, City shall display the fire bell at a location accessible to members of the public, as determined by the City Council after considering recommendations from the Heritage Preservation Commission. In considering possible locations for the bell, the Council shall give first preference to the Saratoga Fire Station (14380 Saratoga Avenue) and second preference to the Saratoga Historical Museum (20450 Saratoga - Los Gatos Road). All costs of removing, transporting and installing the fire bell at its new location shall be paid by City, and City shall thereafter maintain said fire bell as may be necessary. In addition, City shall display with the bell a suitable form of identification describing its historic nature and significance. 4. For so long as Association retains possession of the fire bell, Association agrees to keep and maintain the bell in safe custody and good condition. It is further agreed that Association will not remove the bell from the City of Saratoga and will not sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of the bell, except for a transfer of possession to City pursuent -to this Agreement. In the event the bell is removed from its present location, Association will promptly give written notice of such fact to City's Heritage Preservation Commission indicating the place to which the bell has been relocated. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement the day and year first above written. SARATOGA FIREMEN'S . SOCIAL GANIZATION B /. THE CITY OF SARATOGA, a murp ipal corp do B V �l ORDINANCE NO. HP -12 L`1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA DESIGNATING THE SARATOGA VOLUNTEER FIRE BELL AT 14434 OAK STREET AS A HERITAGE RESOURCE The City Council.of the City of Saratoga hereby ordains as follows: Section 1: After careful review and consideration of the report of the Heritage Preservation Commission, the application and supporting materials, the City Council has determined that the findings per Exhibit "A" can be made and hereby designates the property known as the Saratoga Volunteer Fire Bell.. Section 2: This designation shall become operative and take effect thirty (30) days from its date of passage. This ordinance was regularly introduced and after the waiting time required by law was thereafter passed and adopted this 1st day of April 1987, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Anderson, Clevenger, Moyles, and Mayor Hlava NOES: None ABSENT: Counci] member Peterson ATTEST: J�,, !, L,�,, City Clerk r — Mayor- F, C C EXHIBIT "A" REPORT OF FINDINGS FOR HERITAGE RESOURCE DESIGNATION OF THE SARATOGA VOLUNTEER FIRE BELL 1. The Saratoga Volunteer Fire Bell reflects a special element of the cultural, social, political and engineering history of the City. 2. The Fire Bell is identified with persons and events significant in local and county history; and 3. The Fire Bell is a visual feature that contributes to an. established historic area of the City. 2 join landmark list The city of Saratoga has two new, historic landmarks following a City Council deci- sion last week to approve the Volunteer Fire Department bell and the former Mission- ary Settlement house (both on Oak Street) as "designated heritage resources." The council voted unani- mously to follow a recom- mendation made Feb. 18 by the Saratoga Heritage Pres- ervation Commission to designate the sites, based on their cultural, political, archi- tectural and historical signifi- cance. The -Saratoga Volunteer Fire Bell in 1903 was situated on a steel tower located above a jail on Fourth Street, near the corner of Lumber Street (now Big Basin Way). It was used to alert volunteer fire- fighters of a fire in progress. In 1962, the bell was moved to its present wood and brick, enclosure in front of Fire men's Hall at 14434 Oak St. The bell is owned by,,the ' non - profit Saratoga Fire ,; men's Social Organization '. The application for landmark` designation was made by-,. Firemen's Organization President Andy Bogart and Heritage Commissioner Bar bara Voester. The "Missionary Settle °, :� ment" house at 14683 Oak St" is a three - gabled Queen Anne . ;,' style structure built about, 1897. In 1905, it was purchased by the Saratoga Congrega- tional Church, which used it as a... home for missionaries while they were on leave from the church. The house is now owned and occupied by Woodrow; .and Terri Lomas. The appli a. cation for resource designa tion was made by the Herit- age commission. CONSTITUTION Locals remember history making By Cindy Cooper everal local organiza- tions last week remembered the Sept. 17, 1787 signing of the U.S. Constitution. The city of Saratoga was designated as an official bicen- tennial community by the Cali- fornia Bicentennial Foundation for the U.S. Constitution in honor of the 200th anniversary of the Constitution. At 1 p.m. last Thursday, sev- eral bells sounded ringing out the memories of the day 200 years ago. Several dignataries, includ- ing members of the Saratoga Heritage Preservation Commis- sion, former members of the Saratoga Fire District and City Manager Harry Peacock, gathered at the district's fire bell on Oak Street to take turns ringing the bell. The Fire District was organ- ized in 1923 as a volunteer department, said Henry Clarke, retired fire commissioner. The bell was donated in the 1940s by the John Rodoni family. It was stored in the fire station for sev- eral years, then erected at its current location in front of the fire district's social hall in 1965. Both teachers and students at Saratoga High school got into the spirit of the day by dressing up in costumes reminiscent of the 1700s. American Government teachers Hugh Roberts and Leo McKenna, along with student teacher Vernon Snodderly, taught classes dressed in wigs, tails, and knickers. All five of the Ameri- can Government classes are preparing for the National Bi- centennial Competition on the Constitution and Bill of Rights, said Roberts. The program is administered by the Center for Civic Education of Los Angeles and co- sponsored by the Com- mission on the Bicentennial of the United States. The instruction consists of a six -week course on the Constitu tion and Bill of Rights and the rights and responsibilities of citizens in a democracy. At the close of instruction, the classes will compete in teams of five. Teams will make presentations on the Consti- tution and Bill of Rights in front of a panel of judges which may include educators, congressmen and attorneys. The students will also be asked to defend the docu- ments in such areas as women's rights, said Roberts. The class with the highest composite score will represent Saratoga High School at a dis- trict -wide competition. The dis- trict winner will then travel to Sacramento to compete. State winners will travel to Washing- ton, D.C. The entire programwill take place over a five -year period — the amount of time it took to pass the Bill of Rights. Each year the students will be given a different aspect to study. Con- tests will be held each year. Over the five -year period, the program has the capacity to reach every elementary and secondary school in the country and to include more than 1 mil- lion students per year, stated a brochure on the program. The program is organized at the local level by congressional district. Blue Hills School students reenacted the creation of the Bill of Rights by choosing delegates from each class to represent them at "noon -time conven- tions." The delegates began preparing the document at the start of school and presented the completed manuscript to the student body at an assembly on Wednesday, Sept. 16. Retired firefighter Ralph Van Arsdale helps ring celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the U.S. the Saratoga Volunteer Fire Department bell Constitution. last Thursday as part of the City of Saratoga's The Blue Hills School Bill of Rights included such rights as "the right to be listened to" and "the right to live in a clean environment." The document is now in the school's library. During the assembly, several students gave historical remem- brances of famous people such as James Madison and Benja- min Franklin, said Principal Jerd Ferraiuolo. Letters Don't mandate recycling To the Saratoga City Council: The establishment of a city- wide curbside recycling pro- gram is commendable; a uni- versal mandatory one is not. There are many of us who need or want the little extra in- come received by recycling materials ourselves: youth groups such as Scouts, church or other charitable groups, and retirees on low fixed incomes. (Yes, Saratoga does have some of the latter. ) When the plan is formulated, consideration must be given to these conditions. Just as low in- comes were recognized in the exemption from the utilities sur- tax. so should they now be rec- WERE FIGHTING FOR YOUR LIFE American Heart Association ogmzed with an exemption from participation in a recycling pro- gram. If no allowances are made, a mandatory charge will indeed place a double burden on us to have to pay for a service when we have been performing this service ourselves in order to add a few extra dollars to our strain- ed incomes. While a preliminary spot check may indicate enthusiasm for the program, a completely thorough survey of ALL resi- dents of the cities will most cer- tainly account for a consid- erable portion of the population who deserve to be exempt from another burdensome charge. Gordon and Dorothy Martin Saratoga Request not granted EDITOR: Protect Our Environment be- lieves that it is crucial that the people of Saratoga be aware that the Saratoga Alternative (the fully depressed road, with no interchanges) has been to- tally dismissed by Caltrans. We are facing the very real probability of a "roller coaster road" through Saratoga. Route 85, as proposed in the "Final Environmental State- ment," will go over Prospect Road, go to only 15' depressed at Blue Hills School and start com- ing right back up again. By the time it reaches Saratoga Avenue Our seafood is a knockout. it will be at grade. (This means at street level.) Saratoga Av- enue will go 22 feet under the street level freeway!! If you are interested in help- ing Protect Our Environment, fight to get the fully depressed Route 85 profile that we were promised, please send a dona- tion to P.O.E., at P.O. Box 3371, Saratoga, CA. 95070. If you can't help financially, but can help in other ways, drop P.O.E. a note at the above ad- dress. Thank You. Joan Hershkowitz, Chairperson Protect Our Environment At The Market Place, our knockout collection of live delta crayfish, cultured mussels, fresh salmon roe, gulf oysters, farm - raised steelhead salmon trout, crab, lobster, and much more will delight your every seafood craving. Ocean - fresh, sweet, delectable — these words describe the wonderful taste sensations awaiting you at The Seafood Corner, where a new school of thought brings you the freshest local and international seafood. Stop by our store today! The best of the sea is always ready for you to grill, saute, stuff or bake. It's all fresh - caught and delicious and that's no fish story. Honest. This week's specials: Rock Cod fillet $2.99 Ib. Ahi tuna $5.99 lb. Thresher shark $3.99 lb. Oysters in the shell - your choice .254 ea. • TO: City Council FROM: Heritage Preservation Commission RE: Saratoga Volunteer Fire Bell The Heritage Preservation Commission has been working with the Saratoga Firemen's Social Organization (S.F.S.O.) to designate the Volunteer Fire Bell as a historic resource. Before designating the bell the S.F.S.O. would like to work out an agreement with the City that if the association was ever disbanded, the bell would be relocated to another site at the expense of the City. The Commission would like to recommend that the City Council consider this On funding the relocation of the bell, the Commission of the proceeds from the annual house tour could be purpose. If the City Council feels that this is the ap take, the Commission would request that the Council directions on the matter. Presently, there is a designation application.pending for this item. Sharon Landsness Chairperson �J suggests that some set aside for this oropriate action to provide specific heritage resource request. The fire bell has been a part of Saratoga's history since 1903 when the bell hung on a steel tower above the jail on Fourth Street. The present location of the bell is in front of Fireman's Hall at 14434 Oak. Street. The Commission would also ask; that the Council consider an alternative location for the bell in front of the Saratoga Historical Museum.' Having the bell in this location would be an attractive addition to the City's Historical Park. On funding the relocation of the bell, the Commission of the proceeds from the annual house tour could be purpose. If the City Council feels that this is the ap take, the Commission would request that the Council directions on the matter. Presently, there is a designation application.pending for this item. 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