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aratogans are invited to enjoy an annual rite of Big Basin Way. T'here will be no parking available at the state and local governments and some private businesses J
S rin the third annual Hakone Gardens Festival. Gardens. The shuttles will run from 9:30 a.m.to 5 p.m. Each from discriminating on the basis of disability. . �
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Residents and visitors alike will enjoy the tastes,sights and shuttle holds 24 passengers and can transport 400 people per The City Council issued a notice of compliance with . ;
sounds of Japan in Saratoga's beautiful Hakone Gardens hour to and from the festivaL the Act and adopted a procedure for resolving comptaints �
during this one day Japanese cultural festival on Saturday, �regarding implementation of the ADA. Carolyn King, _ i
May 9 from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. Hakone Gardens was constructed in 1917 and has been Assistant to the City Manager,has been named ADA Coor- i
a city park since 1966. The Gardens feature a serene pond dinator for the City,and is directing the planning,-training, '
Hakone Gardens' faithful reproduction of authentic stocked with Koi fish, Traditional Zen Mon (main gate), and implementation of compliance activities. She is also �
Japanese gardens and buildings make it a perPect setting to ornamental stones, lanterns,bamboo,fences and plants. the contact person for anyone who has a complaint about �
enjoyliveentertainmentinclud- the City's compliance with the law. I
ing the San Francisco Taiko ,--•_._----.-�- --_--.- The Gardens' Upper or • �
t Moon Viewin House, which ,
Dojo Ceremonial Drummers :'Parking will be available at yERRIMAN AVE g Title I of the Act,Employment,prohibits discrimination
who have performed for the ; Saratoga High Schoo[ � dates back to 1917, was con- � against qualified people with disabilities in the application ,
Em ror of Ja an. � i � structed in the traditional Japa-
pe p parking lot and on Fourfh �� process, in employment, and in enjoying the benefits of
i 5����0=� nese cabinet-maker style with- -
Street near Big Basin Way. H;=n s�n�x,i ; employment. Title II,Public Services,prohibits discrimina- +,
Saratogans can sample i Free shuttles will transport out nails or adhesives. tion by state and]oca]governments in all aspects including �
�delicious Japanese foods and I passengers from these 85 '� facility access; policies, practices and procedures; and '
dis la s of traditional arts like = snR.aroan,ave In the early 1980s, the ( +
P Y 'parking areas to the Gardens. equal enjoyment of all programs and activities of the City.
bonsai (miniature trees), Upper House's roof was re-
� There will be no parking at laced and the Lower House Titles III, IV,and V deal with public transit,telecommuni- .
ikebana(flower arranging)and ' P
� the Gardens. was renovated to include an cations, and public accommodations by non-governmental
origami (paper sculpture). i agencies.
Unique Japanese art, jewelry � authentic Tea Ceremony Room. ,
andcraftitemswillalsobeavail- �sT Observation Room, complete All of the City departments have begun work on two
able for purchase at the western kitchen and assembly key elements of Title II of the Act the development of a
Gardens. Children will en'o O area. The Cultural Exchange •
� y ei�sAs�v w,aY 9 Center was also recentl com- transition plan and a self-evaluation plan. In the process of
thehands-onartdemonstrations y completing these plans, City officials will be seeking
of Japanese calligraphy, brush � pleted. The wooden structure and encouraging comments from the public,including in-
painting, flute making and , was prefabricated in Japan then dividuals with disabilities or or anizations re resentin
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more. Everyone can explore E �, �,;,�de�5 � individuals with disabilities. - �
the grounds with Docent-led ( ': : �
tours through the Gardens and This event is sponsored by The transition plan, which is to be completed by July
the Cultural Exchange Center. • � tfie City of Saratoga. Admission is$I for adults and children �992, will identify any existing City-owned facilities that �
under the age of 12 will be admitted free. For more are not currently in compliance. The plan will note the �
Saratogans are encouraged to take the free shuttle to the information call Kathy Nunes,Festival Coordinator,at 378- necessary structural changes which must be made to achieve i
festival from the Sarato a Hi h School arkin lot on 7861. Hakone Gardens are open weekdays 10 a.m.to 5 p:m.,
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�-Iighway 9 at Herriman Avenue or from Fourth Street near and weekends 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. � plan will include streets, walkways,and parks. �
The written self-evaluation is a review of all of the �
City of Saratoga Bulk Race City's services, policies and practices, and is to be com-
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Permit 136 nity to review and comment on the development of these
TAL TOMER LOCAL plans are invited to contact Carolyn King at City Ha1L '
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` 'I'he�Saratoga City Council approved the Library ;�
; Commission's proposal to continue to study expansion i
� , of the Saratoga Community Library at a January 21 ; �� , ;.
{ joint meeting. The Council formed a Library Expan ` `' t�
: sion Committee to assist the Council with the recruit- � �S:F
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. : ongoing efforts to assist residents in emergency situa- : �,�: '°�� �'* ��"` � .�� "`Y
tions. Radio Saratoga, also known as a Traveler's ^
Information System,has a signal range of two and one- r
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t � City of Saratoga international staff inembers. Back row,left to right Marlene Tate, Canada;Mary Chandler, England;Mahmoud
� ' Sanatkhani, Iran;Isabel Gloege, Portugal;fennifer Yan� Republic of China. Bottom row,le�t to right Tsvia Adar,Isroel;Claire Waite,
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� England;Amarech (Amy) Wolde-Michael, Ethiopia;Alfredo Fregoso,Mexico.
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���_�` city staff often has a variety of backgrounds with ' changing face of California. There are a number of different
' people flocking to California from all over the United ; cultures and ethnic backgrounds that present special chal-
States. But more unique than most,the City of Saratoga City lenges to the state and the City of Sazatoga." He points out
�. ;� Offices boasts staff inembers from eight foreign countries as that many of these staff inembers are bi-lingual which is
well. These staff inembers range from clerical staff to the helpful in dealing with some of Saratoga's residents since
4 Environmental Programs Manager filling out the staff with they can be called on for their skills.
� � � a number of different influences. _
' Skateboard Park Locution Still Unknown � Almost everyone who has called the City Offices in the
� , A total of nine staff inembers have international begin- morning has heard Mary Chandler's English accent. Mary
Discussion regarding the future of the skateboard nings: Tsvia Adar, an Associate Planner in the Planning moved to the United States nine years ago and now lives in
� park was continued during a public hearing at the Department, is from Israel; Mary Chandler, a City Hall , San Jose. In Worcester, England, Mary worked for the
January 15 City Gouncil meeting. The Council agreed Receptionist, and Claire Waite, a Clerk Typist for the Coun[y Council in the typing pool and now works as a City
� that the two proposed sites -- Congress Springs Park PlanningDepartment,arefrom , . HallreceptionistfortheCityof
� and the area adjacent to the City's corporation yard-- England; AI Fregoso, a street �.' �: .- „_ �,3� �..��;���`�-, r ,,�<�n Saratoga.
k would not be suitable sites for the skateboard park. City maintenance specialist,is from � . . -
Y Mexico;Isal�l Gloe e the En- , ��11S IS �11't O '�1@ ' Jennifer Yang came to the
i staff has been instructed to examine the viabilit of the g ' � f United States in 1972 after
. area adjacent to City Hall's rear parking lot as a possible vironmental Programs Man- ; • . . �� � �I
� ' a er; is from Portu al;, ;; _. �hang�ng face o f Cal►forrna. _ graduating from high school in �i
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Taiwan and com letin one I
� Examiner for the Building � ; - year of college. She then went �i
�` � Department, is from Iran; — HalYy PeaCotk to college at California State
City Offices Move to the New City Hall Wi�tg Marlene Tate,an Administra- - , University, Los Angeles, and I
! � tive Secretary for the Mainte- � Crty Manager� has worked as an accountant in 'i
F The City Manger's Office, Finance Department, the Finance Department since I
j ` Cor�munity Services Officers,and the main reception nance Department, is from e. ��.�'�"������,���;;�,. �� .�. �s�-, ,.��.� i
Canada;Amy Wolde-Michael, July 1987. She also lives in
I area have been moved to the new wing of City Hall.The ' Sarato a and she tries to travel to Taiwan to visit her arents I
' ' remodelin of the existin two win s will continue a Clerk Typist for the City Manager's Office and Finance g P
� g g g Department, is from Ethiopia; and Jennifer Yang, an Ao- at least once a year.
` through September. During the remodel,the Engineer- �
; ' in De artment will also be housed in the new win countant in the Finance Department is from Taiwan.
g P g ' Isabel Gloege came to the United States 22 years ago I
w hi le t he Building and Planning Departments will be Although the City Staff inembers were not aware of from Lisbon,Portugal after graduating from college with a ,
' ' temporarily located in the trailers behind City Hall. their international co-workers, it came to the attention of degree in Chemical and Industrial Engineering and receiv-
� � � City Manager Harry Peacock after several meetings with ing a Fullbright Grant for graduate studies in the United
� � new staff inembers. "I meet with everyone as they're hired States. Isabel now works as the Environmental Programs
! ' Ordinance Alert-- False Alarms � and I get to chat with them. At that point I learn about their Manager for the City of Saratoga. "I feel that the staff's
� backgcounds and it became apparent that we were building diversity is very beneficial to the City of Sazatoga," said
Saratoga residents and business owners who are a culturally-diverse staff.".Peacock feels that this develop- Gloege. "It allows for different viewpoints and assists us in
, ` considering installing an alarm system or have recently ` ment enhances the quality of the staff. "This is part of the community relations as well." '
� purchased a residence or building with an active alarm "
system need to have a permit on file at City Hall. The . �unds Available for Home Im r�vements �
information on the permit allows city agencies to better � • '
serve the community. • �
ligible Saratoga residents making improvements and ' determining the scope of improvements needed,complet- i
There is no charge to file for the permit;however, � repairs to their homes can now receive technical and ing a total cost estimate, obtaining bids from licensed
failure to do so will result in a fine if the City responds �'inancial assistance from the Saratoga Housing Assistance contractors,and providing inspections of the repair work. '
to a false alarm. A permit application can be obtained and Rehabilitation Program (SHARP) and the office of The City's goal is to provide at least three new loans per '
at Saratoga City Hall, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, or by Economic and Social Opportunities (ESO). year. It is estimated that over$1 million in no- or low- '
calling 867-3438. Upon receipt of a completed appli- interest loans have been granted to Saratogans since the I'
cation,a permit will be issued. ti SHARP is funded entirely through the Federal Commu- inception of the program. '
': � nity Development Block Grant Program. In operation since , I
' k , ,� ' „ � , ` . 1975,the program helps preserve the Gity's ex�scing hous- Handyworker Program i
' � mg stock and helps maintam viable housing opportunities ES� i
�, � �� = . ��; for those of very low to low income. In addition to Saratoga's program,ESO,a private non-
�=, � � ' ��: � � profit organization, provides free home improvement re-
( �= �� � ' � � � �' � '� ��, ` s�' Program Eligibility pairs to qualified homeowners. The eligibility require- ��
� • �� ments for the Handyworker program are the same as those �
� - Program eligibility is determined by family size and for SHARP. I
income,with low interest rate loans varying from 0 percent
� The Saratogan is published quarterly by the City of to 7 percent based on ability to pay. The Handyworker program is designed to provide
Saratoga to inform residents about important City y minor plumbing and carpentry services for the repair/•
Council and government issues. Please direct your ; Maximum annual income fareligibility currently ranges replacement of such things as doors,windows,faucets and
comments to Karen Campbell,City of Saratoga, 13777 ; from$26,600 far a one-person household to$50,150 for an . drains, bathroom walls and floors, handrails, electrical
` Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga,CA 95070. � eight-person household� Loans of up to$35,000 may be fixtures, steps, wall and ceiling repairs and wall heaters.
� granted for a term of 20 years. A separate program for rental , Funds for this program are limited so interested residents
� units is also available. ; should contact the Cit soon. �
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Robert Anthony SHARP loan funds may be used for a new roof,electri- ` Saratoga homeowners or renters who think they may
' cal work, plumbing, termite repairs, heating, structural � qualify for a below-market rate loan to rehabilitate their
� repairs and painting• '; home, or for the Handyworker program, are invited to
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� PR�N7ED WITH � contact George White or Karen Campbell of the City staff
p°"'ded SOY INK ' Free Services Provided - j at 867-3438 for more information on the programs.
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he City of Saratoga has hired Paul L.Curtis to direct : toward pled�es totallin� $1.5 million since the campaign k , �}` � �'
the Planning Department. Curtis will supervise the started in June 1991. _
five City Planners and oversee current and lonb range City v �� ° � �� - ' t
planning. Hewillalsobeinvolvedinadvisingtheoperations ` Paul will be movin�to the Saratoga area with his wife ��.��'���• � _-��. •�3�.����� .• �_�=�_:.�
of the Planning Commission and the Ciry Council on land of 25 years,Lisa,and their two children,Christopher,who �
use matters. is 16-years-old,and Catharine, who is 13-years-old. City Council
First a�ul third Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.
Curtis began his career with a Bachelor of Science :,
degree in Urban Planning from California State University , Parks a�td Recreation Co►nmission
�olytechnic,Pomona,and has since completed course work First Moriday, 7:30 p.in.
for his Masters of Public Administration from the California �
State Universities. ; '_ Youth Commission
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Curtis has worked in Northern and Southern California �
as a Senior Planner and Zoning Administrator in Pasadena, ' � Public Safety Com�nission
a Zoning Administrator in Livermore, an Associate `�'" ` Secoi:d Mortday, 7p.in.
Director of Community Development in Claremont, and :
a Planning Director in West Covina. Heritage Preservation Com�nission
First Wedrtesday,8:30 a.�n.
Recently,Curtis worked as a Planning Director for the ' �'
City of Chesapeake, Virginia. While in Chesapeake, he '� Pla�zni�ag Coinmission �r
received the I988 award for Outstanding Service to Citizens � j�� Seco�zd and fourth Wednesdays,.7:30 p.m. ..
of Chesapeake from the Chesapeake Council of Civic Orga= � :�
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nizations. He also directed a ma'or fund raisin cam ai n � Libra Commission
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for his local church involving a multi-phase, five-year ���`��: r ' ` Fourth Wednesda , 7:30 .m.
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development program. Over$25Q000 has been received `�
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` are held at Council Chamben, 13777 Fruitvale Av- `
D��'� ment and HU�� ��C� � enue. City Hall hours are 8 a.m.to 5 p.m. All meeting
� . agendas are posted 72 hours in advance on the kiosk in ,
'' front of City Hall. Copies of the agenda can be obtai ned :.: �
�`"�� he Saratoga City Council has allocated$157,425 of for public service activities. Because of this ceiling, the from the indoor kiosk during business hours. I
federal Community Development Block Grant Saratoga City Council has a policy for the use of general � Highlights of Saratoga City Council agendas are } �
(CDBG)funds for fiscal yeaz 1992/93,following a public funds to provide for grants to human-service agencies. The "'` �
� published on the Monday before a City Council meet- '
hearing at the February 5 Council meeting. General funds policy sets a maximum dollaz amount to be allocated annu- ing in the San Jose Mercury News, and are listed on ,
were also allocated to provide grants to human services ally for human services grants at 13 percent of the City's ` community access TV Channel 6. Agenda materials
agencies. These allocadons will assist City and County projected revenues. ' are available at City Hall on Monday before meetings, �
pmgrams that aid low-income seniors, children, families, and from Saturday moming before City Council meet-
and those needing public assistance. The amount available for human service agencies for
fiscal yeaz 1992/1993 was$92,624. A large percentage of �ngs and Monday before Planning Commission meet- '
Future senior housing will benefit from the $45,000 these funds was allocated to the Saratoga Senior Coordinat- �ngs attheSaratogaCommunity Library,13650Saratoga
earmazked for the Housing Development for Low Income ing Council for operating expenses of the Senior Center and Avenue.
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Seniors fund. Over the past four years,the Council has set the Saratoga Adult Daycare program. Other organizations �,. � •� • � - "
aside monies toward the future pmvision of some type of which received funding for their programs included Project �� ;_
housing development for low-income seniors in Saratoga: : Match, Transit Assist, Second Harvest(Operation Brown E' , .v ,i,,i . � a
. Bag--Saratoga), Senior Coordinating Council of the Los � �, �s,�� .:�{ �� ' r;� _; g� {� ,��,� -, 4
The Council also allocated funding for projects outside =' Gatos Area(Case Management in Saratoga),EatholicChari- i�- "`-- ' ,
of cit limits. These or anizations serve a rtion of �� � ; �
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Y g P� ties of Santa Glara County(Long Term Care Ombudsman `".
Saratoga's population as well as other residents in the Santa program),Women's Housing Connection of Silicon Valley, • � �
Clara County area.The Childred s Shelter received$30.000 and the Friends of the Reading Program. EaTly Bil'll Signups Beg�n fol'Camps = '
toward a new$2 million facility in Sau Jose,for.the abused
and neglected children within the County. �T'he Council The City of Saratoga, along with nine other � The City of Saratoga Parks and Recreation Depart-
appmpriated $20,000 to the Bill Wilson Center in Santa "nonentidement" cities (population under 50,000) within ment encourages parents to sign their children up early
Clara. These funds will be used to help build a new 20-bed Santa Clara County,and the County itself receive Federal for one of the popular Saratoga summer camps. De-
shelter for homeless youth in Santa Clara Counry. Housing and Community Development Act(HCDA)Com- ' signed with every age in mind,these camps are sure to
munity Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, which keep Saratoga kids busy over the hot summer months. . ,
Second Harvest Food Bank received CDBG funding for �e administered by the Department of Housing and Devel-
asecondyear.Lastyear'sfundingwasusedfortheconstruc- opment (HUD) for eligible projects and activities. In � For children age 3 to 5-years-old there is a large
tionofanewfooddistributioncenterinSanJose.Thisyear's general, to be eligible for CDBG funds, proposals must � variety of camps to choose from including the brand
funding of$17,000 will be used toward the purchase of primarily benefit individuals or families with very 1ow or ' new"Camp Teeter-Tooter"in the new preschool room
pallet racks to hold the food in the new warehouse. Second low incomes. ' at the Community Center. Children can participate in
Harvest Food Bank is a non-profit organization which finger and easel painting,reading,puppetry,and more.
distributes food supplies to low income individuals and Saratoga residents who are interested in learning more ' Each two-week session is limited to I 2 participants and
families in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. about the program and CDBG eligible activities may contact costs $59 to$64 for Saratoga residents depending on
Karen Campbell,Administrative Assistant,orCarolyn King, ' the session selected. Toddlers 3 to 5-years-old are also
A ma3cimum 15 percent of CDBG monies may be used Assistant to the City Manager,at 867-3438 for information. welcome to join "Nature Camp" held at Wildwood �
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Park,and"Day Camp"held at EI Quito Park. { '
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��W Re C'�� P ro ram �� i n s A �'' , � ture Camp"and"Day Camp,"as well as"Sports Camp"
� g g � p ' specially made for the sports enthusiast. Campers will
' try softball,soccer,croquet,badminton and more. This :
fter eliminating recyclable products from their Containers used for yard clippings need to be marked " age group can also enjoy the "Backyard Scientists"
garbage,Saratogans can further decrease the amount with yard clipping decals provided by Green Valley. Camp held at EI Quito and Kevin Moran Parks. The fee .
of garbage disposed in landfills by participating in the for the one-week camps is$39 for Saratoga residents.
curbside yard clipping program. Green Valley will not pick up yazd clippings in plastic
' bags,cardboard boxes or paper bags,and the yard clipping � Kids 8 to 10-years-old ean become `Backyard
The City of Saratoga is the first West Valley community ' container cannot be lined with plastic bags, since plastic Scientists" or 8 to 11-year-olds ean sign up for the
to offer citywide curbside collection of yard clippings ' contaminates the product. popular"Outdoor Adventure"camp. [n addition to two
for recycling. The yard clippings in this recycling program days getting acquainted, playing games and doing
will be converted to other useful materials. Compost is � There is no limit on the amount of any recyclable �
materials or ard cli �n s that can be laced at the curb- crafts at El Quito Park,kids will also enjoy a two-night
a nutritive enrichment for soil in gardens, public parks Y PP� g p campout at Sanborn Park. The price for the one-week
and commercial landscape projects. Wood fines are a soil side for recycling. Additional "yard clippings only"decals �°Backyard Scientist" camp is $39 for Saratoga resi-
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additive that helps retain soil moisture. Wood chips are can be obtained from GreenValley or from Saratoga City dents,and the one-week"Outdoor Adventure"camp is
� used as biomass fuel,an alternative source of energy. Hall at no additional cost. Shrubbery and twigs can also be i
$74 for Saratoga residents. �
tied into bundles and placed at the i
Green Valley Recycling wil] accept the �' �.. � curbsideforcollection. Residents Teens age 11 to 14-years-old are invited to join a
llowing items for recycling: leaves, grass, �-� a' are reminded not to use a con �
"Teen Excursion Week"and teens 12 to 16-years-old
�ee trimmings, twigs and bark (maximum , tainer marked with a"yard chp- ' �e invitec! to 'oin the "Se uoia Back ackin Tri ." ' !
three-inch diameter),shrub cli in s and flow- �h in s onl "decal for an other � q p g p '
PP g p�R�S p g y y Teens will spend three days and nights experiencing J
ers. However, Green Valley cannot accept �'lr'.. ' purpose including garbage or � some of the High Sierra's most spectacular terrain. A ;
fruits and vegetables,palm fronds,poison oak, - a� other recydable products since back country guide will lead this moderate backpack '
any vegetation with Dutch Elm disease,dirt or "'aar '` different materials are picked up � adventure in Sequoia National Park. The one-week �
rocks,trash of any kind,nursery pots or trays and . by different trucks. ' "Teen Excursion Week" camp is $149 for Saratoga ; '
plastic bags. ;l � � residents, and the one-week "Sequoia Backpacking ` �
For more information about ; Trip"costs$169 for Saratoga residents. �
Yard clippings should be placed at the the curbside yard clippings recy- '
curbside on the day'assigned for collection. The cling program, contact Green Valley � For more information about any of these camps see �
105-gallon Toter cart can be used if a switch has � at 354-2100, or Isabel Gloege at the City of a the Recreation Departments Spring 1992 Activities � r
been made to one- or two-can garbage service Saratoga at 867-3438. � Guide or call the Recreation Department at 867-3438. � '
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i Saratoga.Parks Undergoing Changes ,;,
� As families prepare for summer outings to some of b :
� Saratoga's many parks, the City is finalizing its im- �' � �f�
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The Hakone Cultural Center at the Hakone Ja a- ` �� �'�
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nese Gardens has opened to the public and is quite � �"�'`'_
� successful, according to Dan Trinidad, IVlaintenance
� Director. A grand opening and dedication are planned �
for April 11. The City of Saratoga is currently looking
� for funding from state ar federal sources so that dis-
� abled access can be added in the near future.
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The City of Saratoga has budgeted $50,000 for �,-�; r-��
minor improvements to Wildwood Park. An addi-
tional group picnic area and a regulation sand-volley-
ball court are planned. There will also be improve-
ments to the play structures. The City is also seeking '
input from those who use the stage area for ideas on
changes in design. These ideas will be discussed at the
April 6 City Council meeting. ' This story was contributed bv Willvs Peck,a member of became a Catholic priest, as well as one of the state's i
Construction on the pedestrian access bridge to the Saratoga Heritage Preservation Commission. recognized historians. Both he and Miss Cunningham have
Wildwood Park has been temporarily delayed. "Con- since died.
struction is expected to begin this spring after the ou see them along the four roads leading into town:
winter rains subside,"said Trinidad. Unlike the other � hrown-on-beige signs proclaiming Saratoga to be The two had Saratoga's solid credentials to work with in
- imprf�vements to Wildwood Park,which are financed State Historical Landmark Number 435. One of them, on 1949, and these were summarized in capsule form on the
by fhe City of Saratoga, the bridge construction is , Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road,just south of Hemman Avenue, plaque that was dedicated on March 25, 1950,as follows:
financed b Federal funds. advises you that a historical marker is 1500 feet ahead.
� �-,�t Y "SARATOGA(formerly Toll Gate,McCartysville,Bank
A loss of a staff inember in the Engineering Yet the question logically occurs to passing motorists- Mills) Anza exploring party passed through March 25,
� - and a few residents as well -- what's historic? Saratoga 1776. Lumbering in mountains began 1847 and continued
� . Department has led to a delay in the construction of
Beauchamps Park by a couple of months. Construc- certainly doesn't have the look many years brought settlers
tion of the park is expected to begin this spring. This of an old New England town 1850. Among other industries
2.2-acre park will include a tennis court and children's With picturesque streets and established were lime quarry
play area,as recommended by local residents when the ancient buildings, or an erst- 1850s,grist mill 1854,tannery
plans were devised. while mining town in . . . the question logically 1863, paper mill 1868, and
California's Mother Lode � pasteboard mill 1870. Pacific
country. True,it's a nice look- OCCurs to �assing motorists � Congress Springs popular re-
ing village in a scenic setting, sort 1866-1942. Pioneered in
�,, �� �� � �, � � r ;; �, �,. but a historic landmark? C1nd a few residents as well — fruit industry. Blossom Festi-
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vals began in 1900."
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be found in history,some of it Whether or not it had a
�' ` �,, .; � ;= ;. s t k fairly recent. . ' bearing on landmark status is
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• .�.� •_ �.�;. . problematical,but in 1949 there
California observed its � were a lot more historic build-
Many Sp7Z1Zg RnCZ Summel'AClivitieS centennial over a three-year period beginning in 1948, the ings in evidence than are today. The town had a much older
Planned fo►'Saratoga Teens 100-year anniversary of the discovery of gold. The follow- look to it,and orchards of historic note still flourished.
ing year conjured images of"The Days of'49,"regarded as �
The Saratngan teen column focuses on programs the beginning of the California Gold Rush. The year 1950 The bronze marker dedicated that spring day 42 years
cmd special activities��rovided for/ocal teen.r through marked the centennial of California's admission to the ago can be seen on the Memorial Arch in the section af.
� the �fforts qf the Snrntoga Youth Commission. /t is Union as the thirty-first state. Blaney Plaza by the Saratoga Firehouse.
preperred by Annie Ynng, a senior crt Lvnbrook High '
Schnol. /nf'orm�tion,for this column cnn be forwnrded Presiding over this protracted observance was the Cali- Today, those elements of Saratoga's past that are
to Annie do the Snratogcr Recrention Deperrtment, fornia Centennials Commission, and there was a sort of capable of preservation are looked after by two agencies.
13777 Fruitvn/e Avenue, Snrcrtogn, CA 95070,or call latter-day gold rush to obtain the handsome metal markers One is the Saratoga Historical Foundation, a volunteer,
867-3438. that this agency was bestowing on locations that qualified non-profit organization that maintains the Historical Foun-
because of their place in California history. dation at 20450 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road. Museum hours
The Saratoga Youth Commission has a number of are Wednesdays through Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m., and by
Saratoga was still several years away from incorpora- a ointment.
fun-tilled,exciting events planned for this spring and PP
summer. To kick-off Spring,join other middle school tion as a city,so the effort for recognition had to come from
��'� . students for the "Rain Dance" on April 10 at the other than municipal sources. Fortunately there were two The other agency is the Heritage Preservation Commis-
Saratoga Community Center. Advance tickets will be dedicated individuals who took up the cause, working i sion, whose members are appointed by the Saratoga City
� sold for$4 at Redwood Middle School and Sararoga through the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce. One was � Council. ,The Commission's mission is to catalog and
Community Center,and will be$5 at the door the night Florence Cunningham,the town's historical conscience and � encourage the preservation of historic buildings and sites,•
of the event. painstaking researcher who authored"Saratoga's First Hun- � serving as an advisory body to the City Council in matters of
dred Years." The other was William N. Abeloe, a high preservation or renovation of such assets to the Saratoga
Join the Saratoga Youth Commission for their school student who was interested in local history. He later � community identity.
annual trip to Yosemite the weekend of April 24 - .
• through 26. High schoolers are invited to sign up for
$99 per pe�son. The Yosemite trip will include staying F�n an ce D i reeto r �'�S ,�O �,� I �W��� �1
at Curry Village on the valley tloor, with convenient
- travel an•angements by charter bus. _
Summeirtime is the time for checking out the great � � � ;,,� s atricia Shriver, Finance Director for the City of
� outdoors. Join a backpacking trip in Sequoia National ` Saratoga, received a certificate of achievement for
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PackandcampoutwhileexperiencingtheHighSierra's z� �` excellenceinfinancialreportingfromtheCaliforniaSociety
,� ten•ain from August 10 through 14. Or go on a teen � of Municipal Finance Officers (CSMFO). Shriver was
excursion week to spend time at an outdoor ice skatin� � commended for her efforts in enhancing the quality of
i � � '� rink, Great America, mountain bike riding or hiking, � financial reporting with a comprehensive annual financial
� cheering the Giants,and coolin�off at Raging Waters . � report prepared for 1990-91 fiscal year. -
� in July. For more information on these activities,call � � � � Entrants were required to prepare financial statemen�
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; Beverly Tucker at 867-3438. ���� �. i
i ,�,�. � � � � ; in a manner meeting 25 pages of criteria put forward by t
! Saratoga teens can look forward to the openin�of � � ' { CSMFO. For the 1990-91 fiscal year, 129 cities submitted
� - � � the Warner Hutton House in early ApriL�Located next �� � �� � � their comprehensive financial reports. Of those, 123 cities
� to City Hall,the house is a place where teens can relax: a� � ;� � � received awards.
� watch movies, have pizza parties or�learn to cook. � i The CSMFO California awards program has been in
� Activities planned include quiet study,music,drop-in � �` ' ` '
� a �� f existence for 10 yea�s. In the first year. 25 awards were
games, and arts and crafts. Teen counselin�, music, z � presented. This year,20 of the cities submitted their annual
� pqol,and classes are also scheduled. Tournaments and �
� video ni hts are activities for the whole teenaae com- � � financial reports to the program for the first time. From
� munity. Teens can participate in these activifies for a �' �= j these 20 entrants, 19 were recoanized for their excellence. �
..� low price of$60 a year. For more information call the � For►nerly a resident of Saratoga,Shriver now resides in
Recreation Department at 867-3438. City of Soratoga Finance Deportment Staf�f'rom left to righr � Los Gatos. The financial report was prepared with assis-
Rhene Rossell, Patricia Shriver,Jenni fer Yang Amy Wolde-Michael. tance from a CPA fitm and her staff of four.