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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
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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.
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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
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CULTURAL RESOURCES INVENTORY
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Approximate property size:
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(.` ,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 ( )
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associated with the site when known):
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13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE • SARATOGA. CALIFORNIA 95070
(408) 867 -3438
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
July 13, 1988
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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.
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Today it rests as a marker in front of the Firemen's Hall on
Oak Street.
IV.
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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
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Today it rests as a marker in front of the Firemen's Hall on
Oak Street.
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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
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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+
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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
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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.
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AGREEMENT CONCERNING FIRE BELL
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THIS AGREEMENT, dated f- eV7tI..up,�z. 1
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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
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THE CITY OF SARATOGA, a
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ORDINANCE NO. HP -12
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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:
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City Clerk r —
Mayor-
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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
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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
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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.
Sharon Landsness
Chairperson
�J
suggests that some
set aside for this
oropriate action to
provide specific
heritage resource
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